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Discover a gripping story of friendship, secrets and dangerous truth from a startling debut talent. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Bad Sisters. 'Clear your diary before you start, because you won't want to put it down.' - FIVE-STAR Review'5 star knockout - sharp, addictive, and dripping with dark humour.' - FIVE-STAR ReviewGood friends keep your secrets.Best friends bury them for you. Sophia, Safa, Ella, Ajola and Caoimhe have always stuck together. Birthdays, weddings, children…So when they find Sophia’s husband dead on the living room floor – and find themselves framed for his murder – the answer is obvious.Stick together once more and bury his body. And it seems they’ve got away with it, until Sophia receives a chilling text . .. I know where you buried your husband. They promised to protect each other.But a secret this deadly might change everything. ***Readers love I Know Where You Buried Your Husband***'Totally hooked from page one.' - FIVE-STAR Review'A remarkable new au

A mama hen demands respect for herself and her chicks--after all, they used to be dinosaurs! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and award-winning artist Laurie Keller, this is a laugh-out-loud picture book about farmyards, self-esteem, and evolution for fans of Interrupting Chicken and Are You a Cheeseburger?Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm, waiting for her eggs to hatch. It's downright fowl! At least, it is until she decides to summon her own inner dinosaur.This award-winning author and artist pair is a comedic dream team! A Spoonful of Frogs author Casey Lyall's read-aloud text is rhythmic and sassy. And Geisel Award winner Laurie Keller brings her signature zany sense of humor and irresistible energy to the expressive chicken and her dinosaur dreams. The result is a story time p

A fearlessly feminist guide to 100 romantic comedies through the ages. Discover the hidden feminist messages in your favorite movies. You can love romcoms and be a feminist! We all love romcoms. They keep us on the edge of our seats, waiting for the two leads to fall madly in love. But what you may not realize is that they often contain profound feminist messages that have the power to re-shape how we think about sexism and women's rights. In this fascinating guide, movie journalist and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus reveals how romcoms reflect feminism in the modern age. These iconic, groundbreaking movies have shone a spotlight or shifted narratives on topics from body positivity to abortion, and from faking orgasms to workplace equality. Antrobus discusses all the best feminist moments, big and small, in romcoms through the ages, including: When Harry Met Sally, which broke taboos around faking orgasms 10 Things I Hate About You, which embraced female rebellion Mamma Mia

父親過世後，露克蕾西亞與母親搬到偏遠的燭島，試圖逃離過往的傷痛與外界的注視。夏日的海風、畫筆與孤雛魚鷹成為她的慰藉，卻也引領她發現島上隱藏的祕密與新生的可能。蘿倫．沃克細膩描繪失落後的重建之路，是一段關於藝術、悲傷與自我療癒的故事。A moving portrait of loss and the restorative power of art from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.Lucretia Sanderson has a secret.Lucretia and her mother have come to tiny Candle Island, Maine (Population: Summer, 986; Winter, 315) to escape—escape memories of the car accident that killed her father and escape the journalists that hound her mother, a famous and reclusive artist. The rocky coast and ocean breeze are a welcome respite for Lucretia, who dedicates her summer days to painting, exploring the island, and caring for an orphaned osprey chick.But Candle Island has secrets of its own—a hidden room in her new house, a mysterious boy with a beautiful voice—and just like the strong tides that surround the shores, they will catch Lucretia in their wake.With an unforgettable New England setting and a complex web of relationships old a

Friendship is sweet--and awfully funny--in five giggle-worthy short comics for emerging readers starring an adorable squirrel and bunny. Bitty and Bub find cookies! "Take one," the sign reads. But Bitty takes two! Bub's feelings are hurt... until Bitty reveals that the second one is meant for Bub. All good! Bitty and Bub turn friendship's ups and downs into playful comedy in this sweet early reader comic by an award-winning artist. Split into short comics with spare text and charming art, each adventure (or misadventure) they go on has a funny happy ending. The duo confuse a rock for a turtle, climb up a tree with no way to get down, and argue over whether something in the sky is a plane or bird--only to get a definitive answer by way of a PLOP of bird poop. Emerging readers will love the silly punchlines and feel confident reading this simple, decodable text on their own. I Like to Read Comics(R) are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, an

Two award-winning creators team up for this picture book about what happens--and how you feel--when you give to someone else. And then it asks you to do just that--with the book in your hands! Prepare to open a very special book--a book that you read, but that you don't keep. That's right. This book isn't destined for a pile in your room. It's not going to gather dust on a bookshelf. This book is for you to read and enjoy, and then to give away. Yes, away, to someone you've never spoken to before. So, who are you going to pick? The next person you pass on the street? Someone sitting alone on a bench? A kid at the park? Who knows--maybe you'll even make a new friend! Here is a one-of-a-kind picture book that brilliantly introduces the act of giving--quite literally--in a concrete way for kids to understand, and reveals how good it feels when you do.

The newest thrilling Beaumont suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance, in which Beaumont is approached by a visitor from the past and finds himself drawn into a missing person's case where danger is lurking and family secrets are exposed. Years ago, when he was a homicide detective with the Seattle PD, J. P. Beaumont's partner, Sue Danielson, was murdered. Volatile and angry, Danielson's ex-husband came after her in her home and, with nowhere else to turn, Jared, Sue's teenage son, frantically called Beau for help. As Beau rushed to the scene, he urged Jared to grab his younger brother and flee the house. In the end, Beaumont's plea and Jared's quick action saved the two boys from their father's murderous rage.Now, almost twenty years later, Jared reappears in Beau's life seeking his help once again--his younger brother Chris is missing. Still haunted by the events of that tragic night, Beau doesn't hesitate to take on the case. Following a lead all the way to

At fifty-one years old, twins Jeanie and Julius still live with their mother, Dot, in rural isolation in the English countryside. The cottage they have shared their entire lives is their only protection against the modernizing world around them. Inside its walls, they make music, and in its garden, they grow everything they need to survive. To an outsider, it looks like poverty; to them, it is home.But when Dot dies unexpectedly, the world they've so carefully created begins to fall apart. The cottage they love, and the security it offered, is taken back by their landlord, exposing the twins to harsh truths and even harsher realities. Seeing a new future, Julius becomes torn between the loyalty he feels towards his sister and his desire for independence, while Jeanie struggles to find work and a home for them both. And just when it seems there might be a way forward, a series of startling secrets from their mother's past come to the surface, forcing the twins to question who they are,

Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Friends of the Westcott novel.As a young man, Justin Wiley was banished by his father for mysterious reasons, but now his father is dead, and Justin has been Earl of Brandon for six years. A dark, dour man, he nonetheless takes it as his responsibility to care for his half-sister Maria when her mother dies. He travels to her home to fetch her back to the family seat at Everleigh Park. Although she adored him once, Maria now loathes Justin, and her friend Lady Estelle Lamarr can see immediately how his very name upsets her. When Justin arrives and invites Estelle and her brother to accompany Maria to Everleigh Park to help with her distress, she begrudgingly agrees for Maria's sake. As family secrets unravel in Maria's homecoming, Just

Nineteen-year-old Nessa Thorne expects death when she volunteers for Empire's selection. Instead, she's thrust into Confluence Academy, where students harness elemental magic and bond powerful beasts--from wolves to ancient dragons--forging themselves into the Empire's most lethal weapons. Students are branded by water, air, earth, or fire. But Nessa's mark is different. A silver spiral--the mark of an unbound. It's a power so dangerous her kind were hunted to extinction centuries ago--or so the Empire claims. Nessa's greatest threat may be the only other volunteer--Raith Hollow, a powerful fire affinity whose scorching gaze follows her every move and whose secrets could topple kingdoms. Alliances are forged in blood, enemies circle like vultures, and forbidden desires close in. Death once seemed like release from her tragic past. Now it's not an option. She'll embrace her terrible potential or watch everything she's fought for burn. At Confluence Academy, students leave as weapons...

This is a book everyone must read, many times over' VEX KINGA radically compassionate plan for turning inward and lifting the heaviness that prevents us from healing ourselves and the world yung pueblo's path to deep healing began only after years of drug abuse had taken a toll on his body and soul. Searching for a way forward, he discovered that by facing his anxieties and fears, trusting his intuition and focusing on meditation he felt mentally lighter and finally at home in his heart and mind.In Lighter, yung pueblo reveals how we can all move forward in our healing, from learning self-compassion and letting go to becoming emotionally mature. This is a transformative guide to making our actions become more intentional, our decisions more compassionate, our thinking clearer and our future much brighter.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER | OVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEWhy do some products capture our attention while others fade into obscurity? What makes us check our phones, open an app, or scroll a feed without even thinking?Is there a repeatable pattern behind how technology hooks us?In Hooked, Nir Eyal reveals the secret psychology behind the world’s most engaging products. Introducing the groundbreaking Hook Model - Trigger ? Action ? Variable Reward ? Investment - Eyal uncovers how products from Apple, Twitter, Instagram and Google create lasting user habits and how you can ethically harness these principles to build products people love. Packed with cutting-edge behavioural science, case studies, and practical frameworks, Hooked is both a manual for product designers and a mirror for anyone curious about their own habits.‘Hooked changed my life. It’s essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand their actions and habits’Steven Bartlett, Diary of a CEO‘Nir Eyal taugh

*A hilarious story about a gift that keeps on giving*The story's mystery will intrigue young children and they will want to read it again and again*From an internationally renowned author and illustrator whose star is rising in the US*A surprise pop-up page at the end will delight young readers!The hero of our story loves his birthday present: a plant he names Ivy. But little does he know, Ivy is a high-maintenance sort of plant, one who requires special daily attention, and has a secret appetite for mischief. On Monday, our hero asks his sister to keep an eye on Ivy while he is out, but he arrives home and – where has his sister disappeared to? The next day he must ask Grandfather to look after the plant, but he vanishes too, as does Granny when she watches Ivy on Wednesday. Throughout the week the house becomes more and more empty, while Ivy continues to fill it, thriving and growing bigger each day…what is going on here? The mystery is solved with a surprise pop-up that reveals all!

1939年的倫敦，羅尼在空襲下過著害怕又興奮的日子，白天和朋友們比賽撿拾彈片，夜晚聽著炸彈聲入睡。但真正讓他擔心的，是弟弟捲入了危險的秘密行動。為了保護家人，羅尼踏上了一場意想不到的冒險。本書由得獎作家Jenny Pearson溫柔描寫，帶領讀者走進一段動盪中的兄弟情誼與勇氣旅程。An explosive new novel about the friendship and courage of a group of young boys living through the Second World War, from award-winning author Jenny Pearson.There's a war going on out there, and I'm missing it.When war comes to London in 1939, Ronnie Smith is scared and excited: scared of the bombs that fall at night, but excited to race his friends to collect the best bits of shrapnel every morning.But for Ronnie, the battles aren't just in the sky and on the streets. They're at school and at home too. His little brother is up to no good with a secret job and dangerous new friends, and Ronnie's worried he's getting himself into big trouble.Ronnie's desperate to help his little brother. But he isn't expecting to uncover secrets that could change the fate of the whole war...

美國繪本名家芭芭拉・庫尼延續《開花的阿露菲》的溫柔筆觸，描繪新英格蘭海岸小島上一家四代的故事。馬提亞斯是家中最小、最安靜的孩子，卻和提貝茲島有著最深的連結。他熟悉島嶼的每一處角落，即使後來航行遠方，終究選擇回到這片熟悉的土地。這本書細膩刻畫島上生活與家庭羈絆，平實中帶著歲月流轉的溫柔，是一首獻給家的詩。The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties.The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved."Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal"As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly

美國繪本名家芭芭拉・庫尼延續《開花的阿露菲》的溫柔筆觸，描繪新英格蘭海岸小島上一家四代的故事。馬提亞斯是家中最小、最安靜的孩子，卻和提貝茲島有著最深的連結。他熟悉島嶼的每一處角落，即使後來航行遠方，終究選擇回到這片熟悉的土地。這本書細膩刻畫島上生活與家庭羈絆，平實中帶著歲月流轉的溫柔，是一首獻給家的詩。The acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties.The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved."Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies."—School Library Journal"As encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living."—Publishers Weekly

Before reading this book, you’ve probably had moments of curiosity about Korean culture.Why does the Korean flag look like it has a Pepsi logo? Why do so many Korean kids share the same last names—Kim, Lee, and Park?If you’re a K-Drama fan who watches variety shows too, your fascination with Korea may have grown even deeper. What does Korea actually mean? Who are the people on Korean banknotes? Why do Koreans love kimchi so much—and why with everything?Koreans also have their own way of figuring each other out. Forget small talk; they often ask your age or even blood type. (Yes, blood type! Some still believe it reveals personality—Type A perfectionists, Type O easygoing.) And now it’s all about MBTI—from ENFP to ISTJ, it can even hint at workplace or dating compatibility.You might also wonder why you suddenly become a year (or two) older upon arriving in Korea. Why all the drama in street tent bars (pojangmacha)? How do Koreans drink so much soju from those infamous green bottles?And,

New for 2024, a beautiful, heart-stopping LGBT+ romance debutWith an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, and perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Becky Albertalli, Lover Birds is a beautifully-written, inclusive and heart-pounding LGBT+ romance.When Isabel Williams moves to Liverpool, she criticises seemingly everything in Eloise Byrne’s life – her city, her accent, her trademark boldness – so if, when she catches Isabel staring, Eloise feels her pulse race, it must be because they hate each other. It surely couldn’t be for any other reason, could it? Eloise needs to get her ADHD under control in time for A-Levels, but when she meets Isabel, school becomes the least of her concerns. What begins as outright contempt turns into an oddly satisfactory rivalry, but for their rivalry to shift further into romance, their relationship must withstand Isabel's classism, Eloise’s distrust, and whatever secrets their friends are hiding from them.With a wonderful cast of characters, an irresist

YA犯罪推理 × 流行偶像 × 姊妹祕密 × 爆笑偵探搭檔。推薦給喜歡 Holly Jackson、Karen M. McManus、流行文化懸疑與青少年推理的讀者。A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop starlet is determined to uncover her sister's killer, no matter what it costs, in this "tense and intricately plotted thriller...[that] achieves high marks across the board" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). When superstar Blair Baker is murdered moments before her triumphant homecoming concert, her younger sister, Stevie, knows she has one chance to find out who's responsible. The thing is, Stevie's been here before, desperately searching for clues that might reveal who hurt someone she loves...but Stevie was younger then, just a kid. This time, she won't let the truth slip through her fingers. What begins as a search for answers about Blair's death turns into a dangerous journey through the darker side of global fame. Soon, Stevie begins to uncover dark secrets closer to hom

在冰封的世界裡，唯一能感受溫暖的地方，是被巨大圓頂覆蓋的「雪球城」。城內居民享有名聲、財富與安全，代價是他們的生活被24小時直播，供外面的貧困者觀看。來自外界的少女初凡，夢想進入雪球城，卻意外被選為城內明星的替身，才發現一切與螢幕上截然不同……韓國話題小說《Snowglobe》，首次推出英文版，揭開虛假之下的真相。“The Hunger Games meets Squid Game.” – Entertainment WeeklyIn a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart. The groundbreaking Korean novel translated into English for the first time, now in paperback!Raised in a climate-ravaged, frozen world, every day is a struggle for survival for Chobahm. Her only solace comes in the form of twenty-four-hour reality television, streamed directly from Snowglobe--the climate-controlled domed city at the heart of her world, and the only warm place left on the planet.But her life changes in an instant when she's visitied by two strangers from Snowglobe, who deliver earth-shattering news: Snowglobe's bigest star has died--and because of Chobah

He didn’t work for money. He was willing to walk away. He invested his emotions wisely. He did sweat the small stuff.Beyond work, beyond entrepreneurism, there is “spiritreneurism”—work that allows you to do well by doing right. In Jesus, Entrepreneur, Laurie Beth Jones, bestselling author of Jesus, CEO, shows you how to find soul satisfaction in your work. Jones shows that there is no contradiction between earning a comfortable living even as you use your job to promote your deepest spiritual and personal beliefs. How exactly is this possible? By sharing timeless wisdom from the Bible and anecdotes from her own life and consulting career, as well as tales from the best and worst work situations in today’s rapidly changing business environment, she reveals how you can inspire yourself and your coworkers to use your highest gifts to benefit the bottom line. A genius at making the powerful familiar, Jones offers a commandingly fresh and compelling case for Jesus as a role model for moder

A top neuroscientist's science-driven plan on how to take better care of your brain, and, in doing so, how to enhance your memory, lose excess weight, and increase your energy and vitality. Build your best health and life possible by taking care of your brain.Your brain is the most essential organ in your body. The brain and spinal cord are intimately connected to every bodily system and organ, so when it is balanced everything in your body and mind will function more efficiently. It's vitally important to take proactive steps now, or you risk losing everything, including your ability to think clearly, be creative, remember details, solve problems, and retain your memory.In Biohack Your Brain, leading neuroscientist Dr. Kristen Willeumier reveals how you can change your brain by making simple and easy modifications to your lifestyle. Combining clinical experience with revolutionary science, she details how biohacking your brain can boost your cognitive performance and so much more.Dr.

Thriving stand-up comic and actress Yvonne Orjibest known as Issa Raes BFF on the HBO series, Insecureshares the secrets to living the life of your dreams. Yvonne Orji has never shied away from being unapologetically herself, and that includes being outspoken about her faith. Known for interpreting Biblical stories and metaphors to fit current times, her humorous and accessible approach to faith leaves even non-believers inspired and wanting more.The way Yvonne sees it, God is a Sovereign Prankster, punking folks long before Ashton Kutcher made it cool. When she meditates on her own lifecomplete with unforeseen blessings and unanticipated roadblocksshe realizes it's one big testimony to how God tricked her into living out her wildest dreams. And she wants us to join in on getting bamboozled. This is not a Self-Help bookit's a Get Yours book!In Bamboozled by Jesus, a frank and fresh advice book, Orji takes readers on a journey through twenty-five life lessons, gleaned from her own exper

He's been told that good girls like bad boys...and he's as bad as they come.They call Vaughn Spencer an angry god, but to Lenora Astalis, he is nothing but a heartless prince. His parents rule this town, its police, every citizen and boutique on Main Street--and all Lenora owns is the grudge against him for the time he almost killed her. Not to mention that between hooking up with a different girl every weekend, breaking hearts and noses and rules alike, Vaughn still finds the time to give Lenora hell during their senior year. She fights back tooth and nail...but she never expects him to chase her across the ocean for an art program after graduation.Now, here they are, living together in a dark, looming castle on the outskirts of London. He's a fellow intern. A prodigal sculptor. A dangerous genius. Everyone says that Carlisle Castle is haunted, and Lenora thinks they're right. After all, the castle now hides Lenora and Vaughn's most ghastly secrets, and their paths begin to intertwine

From New York Times bestselling author Jeff Abbott, an exciting new thriller in which undercover agent Sam Capra must capture the last American traitor.Sam Capra and his thirteen-year-old son, Daniel, are living a quiet life in Austin, Texas, where Sam continues to run his collection of bars and nightclubs around the world. He's had no recent contact with his former partner, Mila, and is working for America's most secret espionage agency, known as Section K―all while trying to be a good suburban dad. Suddenly, Sam is approached by a fellow spy with an incredible revelation: Markus Bolt is missing. Bolt is the last American traitor, who had turned over allied agent names and military secrets to the Russians. He fled to Moscow when he was discovered, but now a trusted source inside Russia tells Section K that Markus Bolt has vanished from Moscow―and the Americans need to find him before the Russians do. Sam is charged with making contact with Bolt's abandoned American daughter, Amanda, a

Art galleries and casinos, mansions and brothels, billionaires and thieves―only James Patterson could create a triple-cross this decadent and suspenseful.Imagine everyone’s surprise when Carter von Oehson, a sophomore in Dr. Dylan Reinhart’s Abnormal Psychology class, posts on Instagram that he plans to kill himself. 24 hours later and still no one has seen him.Release the hounds. A massive search ensues. But when Carter’s sailboat rolls in with the tide without him or anyone else on it, the worst seems to be confirmed. He really did it . . . Or did he? The one person convinced he’s still alive is his father, Mathias von Oehson, founder and CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund. But what Mathias knows and how he knows it would ultimately reveal a secret so damaging that it would be as if he were committing suicide himself. There’s no way he can go to the police. But there’s still someone he can turn to.Dylan now finds himself wrapped up in multi-million-dollar secrets and danger and it

The University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) of the University of Hong Kong presents the Chinese painting exhibition Tradition to Contemporary: Ink Painting and Artistic Development in 20th-century China. The exhibition is curated from artworks within the museum’s permanent collection. Works trace the evolution of ink painting in Hong Kong, and include many of the masters that have helped to build the city’s art scene and museum collections. The exhibition and its associated catalogue offers audiences a broad overview of the provenance and aesthetic quality of individual works, and the cultural interactions among twentieth-century Chinese artists, curators, collectors and scholars in Hong Kong, mainland China and abroad. 香港大學美術博物館展出中國繪畫展覽《鑑古賞今：二十世紀中國的水墨與藝術發展》。是次展覽展示博物館的永久館藏。作品追溯了香港本土水墨畫的演變，當中包括多位協助建立起城市藝術風采和博物館藏品的大師。是次展覽和出版的圖錄讓觀眾綜覽個別繪畫作品的來源和美學特質，並香港、中國內地及海外的二十世紀中國藝術家、策展人、收藏家及學者之間的文化交流。

誰說小孩不如大人聰明？這本書教你101種方法反擊──從忍住放屁時不笑、發明超好玩的遊戲，到識破大人說謊的暗號。幽默又機智，讓你在歡笑中偷偷學會觀察、思考與創造，是每位想挑戰世界的小孩必備的生存秘笈！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is as good a data storyteller as I have ever met.” — Steven Levitt, co-author, FreakonomicsBig decisions are hard. We consult friends and family, make sense of confusing “expert” advice online, maybe we read a self-help book to guide us. In the end, we usually just do what feels right, pursuing high stakes self-improvement—such as who we marry, how to date, where to live, what makes us happy—based solely on what our gut instinct tells us. But what if our gut is wrong? Biased, unpredictable, and misinformed, our gut, it turns out, is not all that reliable. And data can prove this.In Don’t Trust Your Gut, economist, former Google data scientist, and New York Times bestselling author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz reveals just how wrong we really are when it comes to improving our own lives. In the past decade, scholars have mined enormous datasets to find remarkable new approaches to life’s biggest self-help puzzles. Data from hundreds of thousands of dating profiles h

A practical, timely guide for bringing gender equity to the workplace: unburden women's careers from work that goes unrewarded. The No Club started when four women, crushed by endless to-do lists, banded together over $10 bottles of wine to get their work lives under control. Running faster than ever, they still trailed behind their male colleagues. And so, they vowed to say no to requests that pulled them away from the work that mattered most to their careers. This book reveals how their over-a-decade-long journey and subsequent groundbreaking research uncovered that women everywhere are unfairly burdened with ';non-promotable work,' a tremendous problem we canand mustsolve. All organizations have work that no one wants to do: planning the office party, screening interns, attending to that time-consuming client, or simply helping others with their work. From office housework to important assignments that inevitably go unrewarded, a woman, most often, takes on these tasks. In study u

Two books in one. Enjoy them on their own, then read them side-by-side to see the full story. Belle and Grandpa are the best of friends.But Mum says Grandpa Jack can't come to visit for a while, and everything is different. Belle lives with her family in the city. Grandpa Jack lives alone in the snowy mountains.Being apart is hard - they miss each other more than anything. When a teddy bear from Grandpa Jack arrives to keep Belle safe, it means the whole world to her. But Belle worries about her Grandpa.Will he be okay? And when will they be together again? Opening the book reveals two books inside: one that follows Belle in the city, and another that shows us Grandpa Jack in the snowy mountains. The beautifully illustrated stories can be read on their own as well as side-by-side. We'll Be Together Again is a unique reading experience and a heart-warming story for anyone who knows how it feels to be separated from their loved ones.

‘If Gossip Girl and Made in Chelsea had a baby, it would be this book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘How many loves do you get in a lifetime?’She is a beautiful, affluent, self-involved and mildly neurotic London socialite.He is Britain’s most photographed bad-boy who broke her heart.Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are meant to be, and everyone knows it.She dates other people to keep him at bay; he sleeps with other girls to get back at her for it. But at the end of their every sad endeavour to get over one another, it’s still each other they crawl back to.But now their dysfunction is catching up with them, pulling at their seams and fraying the world they’ve built; a world where neither has ever let the other go completely.As the cracks start to show and secrets begin to surface, Magnolia and BJ are finally forced to face the formidable question they’ve been avoiding all their lives: How many loves do you really get in a lifetime?

紐伯瑞獎得獎作家Patricia MacLachlan最新作品！Nora and Ben的妹妹總是喜歡藏著秘密，但他們某天卻發現家族裡最大的秘密竟是妹妹的身分，也開始學會隱藏的他們決定找出真相。Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan paints a moving portrait of what it means to be a family, the power of love, and the importance of bringing the truth out into the light, in this beautiful and profound story about adoption.Nora and Ben's younger sister Birdy loves to keep secrets. She surprises her family more than once: She hides a kitten in her room. She writes a beautiful story. One day Birdy watches her mother spit into a tube, ready to send it off to find out more about herself and where her family came from. Birdy spits into a tube, too, when no one sees her. But when the test results come back, they are a surprise. Birdy is seemingly not related to Nora and Ben's parents. But if she is adopted, how could that have happened without the children knowing?Nora and Ben must learn when to keep a secret, and who to go to for help--and eventually, how to solve this secret for

◎完整解析冶金煤（Coking Coal）与动力煤（Steam Coal）的物理与化学性质。 A comprehensive analysis of the physical and chemical properties of coking coal and steam coal. ◎结合作者在 HMS Bergbau AG 及波士顿咨询集团 (BCG) 的多年实战经验，将理论转化为交易与生产决策。 Drawing on years of hands-on experience at HMS Bergbau AG and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the author translates theory into practical guidance for trading and production decision-making. ◎特别收录配煤技术、流动性指标（Fluidity-Temperature Area）等前沿研究与评价标准。 Includes in-depth coverage of advanced research and evaluation standards, such as coal blending techniques and liquidity indicators (Fluidity–Temperature Area). 一书在手，解读煤炭的化学密码与市场商机 One Book in Hand: Decoding the Chemical Secrets and Market Opportunities of Coal 在复杂多变的全球能源市场中，准确理解煤炭的物理与化学特性，是掌握利润与效率的核心关键。由国际能源经济学家乐思-谢倪考博士（Dr. Lars Schernikau）亲自撰写，《谢倪考的煤炭手册》为产业提供了前所未有的深度解析。 In an increasingly complex and volatile global energy market, a precise understanding of the physical and chemical properties of the resource coal is a critical key to maxi

七年級的教室原本只有十二個人，直到神祕又迷人的Orchid從巴黎來到這座南方小鎮。她的出現，打亂了既有的派系，也動搖了每個人的內心。她究竟會被誰接納？又會改變誰？Newbery獎得主Erin Entrada Kelly帶來一部青春小說，關於友情、孤獨與做自己的勇氣。Every day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same--until Orchid Mason arrives. From Erin Entrada Kelly, the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this contemporary school story set in small-town Louisiana is about friendship, family, deception, and being true to yourself and your dreams.There are twelve kids in the seventh grade at Fawn Creek Middle School. They've been together all their lives. And in this small factory town where everyone knows everything about everyone, that's not necessarily a great thing.There are thirteen desks in the seventh-grade classroom. That's because Renni Dean's father got a promotion, and the family moved to Grand Saintlodge, the nearest big town. Renni's desk is empty, but Renni still knows their secrets; is still pulling their strings.When Orchid Mason arrives and

Worst Week Ever! Monday (Book 1-7)(英國版)你以為你有過糟糕的一週？再想想吧！Justin Chase 的每一天都比災難片還誇張——媽媽嫁給吸血鬼、爸爸開著巨型馬桶車、他還在全校面前穿毛線泳褲跳水！從掉進天坑、被綁架、流落荒島、誤當明星到面對殭屍與外星人，每一天都比前一天更糟。這套七冊系列以爆笑插圖搭配節奏明快的文字，完美捕捉一位倒楣中學生的極限一週。適合喜歡《Diary of Wimpy Kid》、《Tom Gates》和《Storey Treehouse》系列的讀者，是一本笑聲不斷、讀完絕對心情大好的輕鬆讀物！Think you've had a bad week? Think again! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER—literally. His mom just married a vampire, his dad drives a giant toilet on wheels, and he’s gone viral in the most embarrassing ways. From surviving a marooning, kidnapping, zombie apocalypse, and even an alien invasion, Justin’s week just keeps getting worse. Each day brings a new disaster, escalating into a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster of chaos and cringe.Told over seven highly illustrated books—one for each disastrous day of the week—this hilarious series is perfect for readers aged 7–12 who love fast-paced comedy, awkward moments, and unforgettable characters. With its zany humor, expressive illustrations, and relatable middl

You've researched your character extensively, tailored her to your audience, sketched hundreds of versions, and now you lean back content as you gaze at your final character model sheet. But now what? Whether you want to use her in an animated film, television show, video game, web comic, or children's book, you're going to have to make her perform. How a character looks and is costumed starts to tell her story, but her body language reveals even more. Character Mentor shows you how to pose your character, create emotion through facial expressions, and stage your character to create drama. Author Tom Bancroft addresses each topic with clear, concise prose, and then shows you what he really means through commenting on and redrawing artwork from a variety of student "apprentices." His assignments allow you to join in and bring your drawing to the next level with concrete techniques, as well as more theoretical analysis. Character Mentor is an apprenticeship in a book. Professional artist

在熱鬧的街區裡，Joe Pidge 以自信步伐巡視每日風景，自認見多識廣。某天，一位外貌古怪的新朋友突然出現──Pluto Rocket，其實是一位來自外星、正執行秘密任務的小旅者。她想了解地球社區的真實生活，而 Joe Pidge 恰好是最懂這片街區的嚮導。於是，一隻話多又自豪的鴿子，帶著一位觀察敏銳的外星訪客，一起在街頭展開意想不到的冒險。看似由 Joe 主導的一天，卻因 Pluto 的獨特視角而悄悄翻轉。作者 Paul Gilligan 以熟悉的幽默節奏，打造一部輕鬆易讀的初階圖像小說，適合喜愛 Narwhal and Jelly 與 Pizza and Taco 的讀者。以外星人視角重新看待日常情境節奏輕快、分鏡清晰，適合初階閱讀由 Pooch Cafe 創作者推出的全新系列Meet Pluto Rocket, a friendly alien, and Joe Pidge, a wise-cracking pigeon, in the first book of this hilarious new early graphic novel series, for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco! Joe Pidge, not just a pigeon but also the stylish king of the neighborhood, is bobbing his way down the street one day when, all of a sudden, Pluto Rocket enters the scene. It turns out, Pluto is from another planet, and is disguising herself for her secret mission -- to find out what life in the neighborhood is really like. Lucky for Pluto, Joe Pidge has seen it all before, eaten it all before, and pooped on it all before, so he takes her under his wing a

犯罪小說女王P. D. 詹姆斯帶來四篇以聖誕節為背景的懸疑短篇故事，包含兩起亞當・達爾格利什早期辦案經歷。從鄉間豪宅的聖誕謀殺，到牽涉遺產與禁忌情感的家庭祕密，這些故事揭露表面平靜下的陰暗角落。詹姆斯以一貫簡練卻充滿張力的筆法，構築出如解謎盒般精巧的情節設計，既有推理趣味，也充滿冬夜氣氛。這是適合寒冷夜晚細細品味的節慶讀物，推薦給喜歡經典英式懸疑與短篇推理的讀者。Four festive stories from P. D. James, the 'Queen of Crime'From a Christmas murder at a country house to an illicit affair and a questionable inheritance, P.D. James's trademark sparkling prose illuminates the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings. These puzzle-box mysteries are perfect cosy reading for the darkest days of the year!Including two early cases for Adam Dalgleish - star of the major TV series, DalgleishWhat readers are saying:'A sheer delight.' 5* reader review'Four of the best of P D James short stories.All set around Christmas and all expertly planned, written and executed!' 5* reader review'Perfect for a dark wintry evening.' 5* reader review'Very entertaining, and I loved it.' 5* reader review

《美國人權的多維透視》集納了中國人權研究會有關美國人權問題的系列專題報告和知名專家學者的文章，並配有中央廣播電視總臺製作播出的相關題材的紀錄片鏈接及二維碼。全書從政治、司法制度，種族問題、貧富分化、特殊群體權利、對外干涉和踐踏人權等不同角度揭示了美式人權的困境及其根深蒂固的結構性問題，有助於國內外讀者深入了解美國人權的真實面貌。該書內容權威、論證全面、資料詳實，是系統性剖析美國人權狀況的集大成之作。A Multidimensional Perspective of Human Rights in the United States is a collection of special reports on human rights in the United States by the China Society for Human Rights Studies and articles on the same subject by well-known experts and scholars in the field; readers can also watch documentaries on the topic produced and broadcast by China Central Radio and Television using the links and QR codes provided. The book reveals the predicament and deep-rooted structural defects of American human rights from perspectives of politics, the judicial system, racial issues, polarization between rich and poor, rights of special groups, foreign interference, human rights abuses, and others, aiming to present readers in China and around the world the most accurate overview of American human rig