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Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending that encourages little ones to play along. Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba: The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book

The YA fantasy to get cosy with this spring, from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.Curl up and get cosy with The Faraway Inn, the YA fantasy from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. This gorgeous export paperback edition has deliciously covetable sprayed edges . . .When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s bed and breakfast for the summer, she’s shocked to find it run down rather than cosy. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundkeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays, the surer she is that there’s something strange about the B&B – and its residents. Something almost . . . otherworldly.The inn is hiding a magical secret – but secrets are like doors. Once Calisa opens this one, she won’t be able to

這場生日，是她生命中「最安靜」的開始。原本 Sage 的十三歲生日，應該滿載著電影、甜點，以及與最好的朋友徹夜不眠、迎接日出的歡笑。但命運開了一個殘酷的玩笑——那天，她失去了最好的朋友。沒有了那個可以分享秘密、一起編織夢想的人，Sage 徹底迷失了。在一個為失去親友的女孩們組成的諮商小組中，她開始明白：每一種「失去」都是獨特的，而療癒從來沒有固定的進度表。 那些日子裡，悲傷、孤獨、焦慮、內疚與痛苦交織在一起，但最令人驚訝的是，愛與美好的新事物也悄悄潛入了她的生活。Sage 逐漸發現，她可以學著去接納每一種情緒，因為那都是生命最真實的色調。Winner of the Newbery MedalA New York Times bestseller | A USA Today bestseller | A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year | A Kirkus Best Book of the Year | A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year | A Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year | A PEN America's Best Children's Books | An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book | A Horn Book Fanfare Selection Book | A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book#1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal winner Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes.Sage's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be about movies and treats, staying up late with her best friend and watching the sunrise together. Instea

A irreverent and friendly information book answering all the big and small questions about Roman life.Did Romans have toilets? Was Roman school hard work? Who were the gladiators? All these important questions - and many, many more that maybe aren't important, but are very interesting - are answered inside this information book about one of the biggest empires the world has ever seen.- Perfect for primary school projects about Romans. Includes links to websites to discover more.- A roundup of Roman daily life in a fun and informative way.- Hilarious and dynamic illustrations bring the Roman Empire to life.

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

I never really felt like I had a home. But with Emmy next to me, I think home is wherever she is . . .Emmy Hartwellhas waited for a spot on an NHL roster since she became a professional hockey player, and this season, she’ll finally get a chance to showcase her talents with the struggling DC Stars.Maverick Milleris the best player in the league, but he’s never had a winning record. Team captain and desperate to turn things around, he agrees to play nice with the fiery new left-winger even though they’re total opposites.After a night of explosive tension that ends in bed, Emmy and Maverick swear it’ll be a one-time thing – just enough to clear the air so they can focus on their game. It’s meaningless, she insists, because she doesn’t date hockey players, and he’s a notorious playboy who doesn’t date at all. But 'just once' quickly becomes again and again, and while they promise their friends-with-benefits setup will end with the season, their chemistry off the ice proves impossible to i

Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbinding tale set in to the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running...Praise for Sophie Anderson"One of my all-time favourite storytellers." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"Captivating and original." Sunday Express"Vividly imagined." The Sunday Times"Sublime storytelling." Hilary McKay"Anderson's talent as

Hercules Braver, modern-day son of Zeus, is about to face his BIGGEST challenge yet... A legendary Greek monster has escaped from the underworld!Hercules is ready to start a new school year as the BEST demigod when, to his surprise, his cousin Theseus suddenly comes to stay from Greece. Theseus, son of Poseidon, is a young demigod just like Hercules. But right as Herc was (finally) preparing to be a heroically good role model, infuriating Theseus causes TROUBLE at every turn!But soon the boys are forced to work together - because Zeus has been so focused on writing a book that he's lost control of the cosmos... and now the universe is in jeopardy. One of the most terrifying monsters in Greek myth has hatched an escape from the underworld! With their dads pre-occupied, it's up to Herc and Theo to track down and stop the Minotaur.No doubt about it, this is Herc's most high-stakes adventure yet. Will the boys become monster-slaying heroes like their namesakes? Or will they learn that myth

Zack and Lara have superpowers. Luke has new school shoes and a burning sense of resentment. He KNOWS that aliens disguised as gym teachers are about to attack Earth but will anyone listen? No. So one dodgy pact with a self-styled supervillain later, and Luke is ready to save the world. He just needs to find his trainers.My Gym Teacher Is an Alien Overlord is the action-packed sequel to the bestselling My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year.Books don't come much funnier than these! Packed with heart and soul, this series is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and David Walliams.My Brother Is a SuperheroMy Gym Teacher is an Alien OverlordMy Evil Twin is a SupervillainMy Arch-Enemy is a Brain in a JarMy Cousin is a Time-Traveller

All aboard!A world of colour awaits the passengers of the Rainbow Train.Join in with this beautiful adventure as Rainbow chugs along from morning till night, passing lots of vibrant places along the way.Look out of the windows and spot the colours on every page, one for every colour of the rainbow.Children will love the gentle story, perfect for taking on your travels or for bedtime reading.With gorgeous, vibrant art from Ella Hobbis and fun rhyming text by Katrina Charman.

這群孩子本來只想過個平靜的暑假，沒想到一不小心，竟然差點引發世界末日！小男孩亞當（Adam）和他的死黨們在一次意外中，不小心洩漏了前情報員「古德史皮德教授」（Professor Goodspeed）的隱密藏身處。這下可好，教授的仇家遍布全球，一整隻由壞蛋組成的「反派大軍」立刻殺到他們家門口，目標全衝著英國軍情六處（MI6）有史以來最著名、也最危險的祕密發明而來！捲入這場邪惡陰謀的孩子們，眼看著教授被擄走，決定挺身而出展開救援。他們的對手是惡名昭彰的「托足博士」（Dr Toe）及其爪牙。這群平凡的小學生必須集結滿滿的勇氣，外加一整車的尖端科技道具——包含會飛的腳踏車、機械鯊魚盾牌，以及終極致命武器：一粒「閃亮膠水手榴彈」！憑著這些瘋狂裝備與超強運氣，他們能否成功擊敗壞蛋、拯救世界？看來這個暑假絕對不會無聊了！The first book in a fast-paced, funny adventure series for kids 8+ from number 1 bestselling, multi-award-winning author, David Solomons and packed with illustrations from Miguel Díaz Rivas!When Adam and his friends accidentally reveal the secret location of ex-spy, Professor Goodspeed, they don't expect an entire world of villains to turn up on their doorstep, looking for the MI6's most famous - and dangerous - invention. Drawn into a dastardly plot, the friends must rescue the Professor and take on evil Dr Toe and all his henchmen to boot.It's going to take buckets of bravery, a truckload of gadgets - including a flying bike, a robo

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos.Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own.So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out.Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren?Other excellent books by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideNot my FaultHow to Be MeThe InsidersMy Life on Fire

★ 寵物 × 超能力 × 世界危機，全彩爆笑大冒險★ 團隊合作＋對抗霸凌，幽默中帶暖心如果有一天，你家的寵物突然擁有超能力——而且還失控了？一種神祕魔法物質滲入寵物食品倉庫，結果狗狗、貓咪、兔子，甚至魚，全都莫名其妙獲得超能力！不管願不願意，牠們都被迫升級。於是，「超能萌寵大聯盟」緊急成軍，決定查出寵物飼料背後的真相——順便（壓力不大地）拯救世界！只是，當力量失去控制，誰會成為英雄？誰又會變成反派？在笑料百出的混亂中，友情、背叛與原諒悄悄發酵。還有——如何對付一隻脾氣暴躁的烏龜？書中也有妙招！節奏飛快、色彩爆棚，從第一頁就能量全開。這是一場關於力量、選擇與夥伴情誼的超級寵物行動派對！"Gary is a cartooning genius" Jamie Smart, author of Bunny VS MonkeyA laugh-out loud graphic novel with PETS! SUPERPOWERS! SILLINESS! ACTION!A strange magical substance has seeped into a pet food warehouse, and now dogs, cats, bunnies and fish all have freaky superpowers – whether they want them or not! The newly-formed Mighty Mega Pets are determined to get to the bottom of the pet food mystery in order to ... no pressure ... save the world!This hilarious, action-packed full-colour graphic novel about the perils of power, the importance of teamwork, friendship and standing up to bullies will have 6-12 year olds barking with laughter. AND they'll get tips on how to deal with a cranky tortoise!Fro

Discover the incredible story of Cristiano Ronaldo, an inspirational athlete, global megastar and one of the world’s greatest footballers. Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, Cristiano grew up playing football from a very young age. With determination and self-belief, he pursued his dream of becoming a professional player, overcoming setbacks and challenges – including surgery for a heart condition called tachycardia – along the way. From his first matches in local clubs to international stardom, his journey shows the power of hard work, resilience and courage. This inspiring book introduces children to Ronaldo’s record-breaking career, including three consecutive Premier League titles with Manchester United, victories in the Champions League and Club World Cup, and his record transfer to Real Madrid in 2009. Ronaldo’s remarkable, record-breaking career is a story of hard work and determination, one that is sure to resonate with young sports fans, inspiring them to dream big and

Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.In this action-packed Bricktivity book, you can use your minifigure on the page, completing the puzzles and joining in with the imaginative play ideas.Find out all about Jay’s life in the Ninjago world, before colouring in pictures, spotting differences and making your way through mazes. Help Jay piece together his fuzzy memories, complete a game of Galamorph X-Post, design your own dragon mask and loads more. There’s even a story to complete, two comics t

**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON DISNEY+ AND HULU**THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - JOINT WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZEIn this electrifying sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood answers the question that has tantalised readers for decades: What happened to Offred?The Republic of Gilead is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, two girls with radically different experiences of the regime come face to face with the legendary, ruthless Aunt Lydia. But how far will each go for what she believes?‘Gripping’ Guardian‘Powerful’ The Times‘Urgent, moving and as tense as any thriller’ Mail on Sunday

From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series!Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie s latest hilarious diary! She s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?!Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday RESULT!One tiny problem . .. Lottie s never been skiing before and she doesn t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though?Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her.Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was gigglin

★ Netflix全球話題動畫電影官方小說★ K-POP女團 × 惡魔獵人 × 超能力戰鬥★ TikTok挑戰、Cosplay與粉絲創作席捲全球★ 當偶像舞台變成拯救世界的戰場！Rumi、Mira與Zoey是全球爆紅的K-POP女團HUNTR/X，但在聚光燈背後，她們其實是守護世界的惡魔獵人。當人氣男團Saja Boys出現時，她們發現對方竟是偽裝成人類的惡魔。舞台魅力與黑暗力量交織，一場關於音樂、友情與戰鬥的冒險即將展開。改編自Netflix熱門動畫電影的官方小說版，帶來節奏感十足的奇幻故事。A junior novelization that retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters!Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who happen to be demons in disguise? This junior novelization is the official retelling of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

《Soccer Kicks》：超過 60 則讓全場笑翻的足球漫畫笑話！誰說足球場上只有汗水？這裡滿滿都是笑聲！您的孩子是小小足球迷嗎？或者，您正為了孩子不愛看書而煩惱？國際插畫大師 Emiliano Migliardo 帶著這本《Soccer Kicks》來拯救世界了！這不只是一本書，而是一個能讓全家人大笑的秘密武器。Soccer Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic strip soccer jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios!Emiliano Migliardo's outrageously funny full-color comics are perfect for avid soccer fans andreluctant readers, as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy--and frustration!--of soccer!Full of soccer japes about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net, and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young soccer fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground... or soccer field!

讓超級瑪利歐成為孩子的笑聲製造機！您還在找一本能讓孩子放下平板、哈哈大笑的書嗎？全世界最出名的水管工瑪利歐來了！但他這次不鑽水管，而是要邀請孩子一起來「變臉」。這本獨特的互動式分頁書，將讓您的客廳瞬間充滿笑聲。Now here’s a book for young Super Mario™ fans! Parents and their children will love this sturdy board book that will allow them to interact with their favorite hero—Mario!Young children and Nintendo fans of all ages will love this sturdy board book featuring their favorite hero, Mario! This interactive book, based on the iconic character from the Super Mario Bros. game series, includes tabs to pull, flaps to lift, and more. Each page offers so much fun that Mario’s hat will come off his head and his eyes will spin!The Hello, Mario! board book is part of the new My Mario™ series , the latest by Nintendo to bring smiles to people’s faces everywhere. Designed to inspire joy and imaginative play. My Mario offers fun ways for young children, parents, and caregivers to explore, imagine, and play side-by-side with characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.

The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa!Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike!Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpant

畢業前夕、朋友圈洗牌、藏在泳衣底下的身體焦慮……這個夏天過後，我們還會是最好的朋友嗎？暑假的最後一天，通常意味著冰淇淋、曬傷的肩膀，還有……一場絕對不能錯過的「泳池派對」。但對主角們來說，今年的派對不一樣。這不僅是小學生活的終點，更是通往未知國中生活的起點。Emma Steinkellner 用最懂青少年的溫柔筆觸，畫出了每個孩子（甚至是長大後的我們）都曾體驗過的「成長陣痛」。像是...當最好的朋友開始有了新的小圈圈，我該怎麼辦？面對發育的尷尬、換上泳裝的焦慮，如何找回自信？走向新階段之前，我們該如何好好說再見？不論你是正站在成長十字路口的孩子，還是渴望重溫夏日情懷的內在小孩，《Last Day Pool Party》都將帶你跳進那座充滿勇氣的水池。From the bestselling author of the Okay Witch series comes a contemporary graphic novel about the only thing standing between the kids of Orange Grove Junior High and summer break--one party, and a whole lot of drama. Six very different kids' stories collide at an unforgettable last day pool party in this hilarious and relatable story about friendship, popularity and the messiness of growing up. When her name gets skipped at the eighth-grade graduation ceremony, Rose decides she is done being invisible. She's determined to finally stand out and make her unfulfilled middle school dreams come true at the upcoming pool party. But she's not the only one who wants to

Embrace the spirit of beekeeping and build your very own miniature beehive right at your desk.Specifications:Includes 15 pieces of pre-cut wood to assemble into a 4-inch-tall beehive with a hinged lid, complete with removeable acrylic stickers of simulated honey and bees. Also includes 2 faux jars of honeyIllustrated Mini Book:Includes a 48-page mini book with essential information about how to raise your own honeybees and other beehive basicsA Unique Gift:The perfect gift item for beekeepers, bee lovers, and sustainable living enthusiasts

See you later alligator...Gary the alligator grows tired of his small, soggy swamp and decides a nearby human house would be far more comfortable and luxurious. How wrong he turns out to be!This charmingly illustrated picture book is darkly detailed with a humorous ending.

The third mystery about intrepid adventurer, Amelia Cheeseheart and her sidekick Webster, who solve an icy mystery in the museum!Amelia and Webster are going camping in the Ice Age exhibit, but when they arrive, they discover that all the cave mice have disappeared. Then the bellow of a terrifying beast scares Webster away in a terrible panic! Desperate to find him, Amelia enlists the help of famous mouse adventurer Stilton Jones, and together they agree... it's time to investigate!

Mirabelle 和家人到海邊度假，但大家規定整個假期都不能使用魔法。對調皮的 Mirabelle 來說，這幾乎是不可能的事。她忍不住偷偷施了一點魔法，想創造一個神奇的小生物，卻意外變出一群可愛又麻煩的小龍寶寶。於是，一場充滿混亂與笑聲的魔法假期冒險就此展開。Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .From the Mirabelle series:• Mirabelle Gets Up to Mischief (ISBN: 9780192776495)• Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (ISBN: 9780192777546)• Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (ISBN: 9780192777553)• Mirabelle I

A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.“Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy!”—Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within UsWhen sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s B&B in rural Vermont for the summer, she’s shocked to find a rundown inn rather than the cozy bed-and-breakfast she was expecting. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundskeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays

A vacation in paradise turns deadly when four teens' sailing charter hits stormy seas in this propulsive new thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Megan Lally!Hannah can't wait to spend spring break with her best friend, Emmy, and her family. A week at a resort in Mexico is going to be fantastic de-stressing from senior year, not to mention Hannah's been crushing on Emmy's brother for as long as she can remember. Maybe he'll finally notice her. That would be paradise...The beach is gorgeous, except Jackson always has his nose in a book and Emmy meets a guy. Hannah can't help but feel like a third wheel. When Emmy's new boyfriend charters a catamaran, Hannah and Jackson are invited along for the day. Hannah still has hope for a windswept kiss.As the clouds roll in and the skies darken, their boat is the only one leaving the marina. And the further they get into open water, the more Hannah doubts their captain's--and Emmy's boyfriend's--intentions. Something's not

A new reign is coming...Romance, magic, adventure, and horror collide in the start to this lush, epic, Ancient Egyptian inspired trilogy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tahereh Mafi, and Sabaa Tahir.Princess. Priestess. Rebel. Thief. Tensions run as hot as the Khamsin winds in the great kingdom of Khetara. Rumors of the pharaoh's mysterious illness abound, and with them, murmurs of rebellion grow. Meanwhile, in the quiet desert, a forgotten oracle begins to unfold, setting a dark prophecy into action and drawing together four strangers...Princess SITA lives in the abundance of the palace, and in a moment of passion, she unmasks a betrayal that will put her life--and the entire royal court--in grave danger.A priestess-in-training, NEFF strives to understand her intense visions from the gods, except theirs is not the only magic at play in the grand temple.As a farmer's daughter, RAE knows how much the pharaoh's men have taken from her land, her people. Still, who will step forward to

An official graphic novel retelling of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters with full-color scenes and dialogue from the movie! When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they protect the world from demons with their musical abilities. Follow their band HUNTR/X, as they make music and face their greatest challenge yet--Saja Boys, the hottest new boy band with a dark secret. This official paperback graphic novel retells Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters using full-color images and dialogue from the hit movie. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

NETFLIX TIE-IN EDITION, FEATURING A NEW ESSAY FROM THE AUTHOR**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEBBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICKOVER 60,000 5 STAR REVIEWSGOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOKS OF 2022GLAMOUR BEST BOOKS OF 2022'Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.' - Washington Post'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a re

「隨順斷食，自然善終」，畢醫師全新增訂當親耳聽見母親說：「如果我不值得活了，你要幫助我解脫。」該如何抉擇？「死亡是生命的一部分，思考死亡就是思考生命。」面對「送母遠行」的生死之約，最後一段旅程該如何陪伴；當生命僅餘痛苦，人們是否有自主善終的權利！美國加州於一九七六年首先正式立法，名稱為《自然死法案》（Natural Death Act），很快的各州跟進，如今美國各州都有獨立法案，其內容隨時代演變而更新。在人類都是自然死亡的時代，並不需要自然死法案，是因為無效醫療氾濫，讓人們失去自然死亡的機會，才需要立法保障。類似的人權法案，在歐美各國都陸續成立，一方面是保障病人不要被無效醫療剝奪其自然死亡的機會，同時也是讓執行的醫師有免責權。中村醫師在《大往生》一書中以科學和理性的角度描寫了自然死亡的無痛與安詳，海倫．聶爾玲（Helen Nearing）在《美好人生的摯愛與告別》（Loving and Leaving the Good Life）中以智性和感性的筆觸描繪禁食而亡的平靜與自然。我在閱讀他們的作品中，體驗到死亡是生命的一部分，不再是令人恐懼、悲傷的，甚至可以欣然的去迎接，因為那是一個奔向自由的過程。對所有家人而言，母親在她人生的最後一哩路，幫我們上了一堂寶貴的生死學課程。讓我們見證死亡是人生的一部分，死亡可以是安詳平和的，對死亡不再有未知的恐懼，懂得珍惜、善用活著的時光，不要有遺憾，勇敢面對死亡。 ——畢柳鶯●感動推薦江盛（婦產科醫師，安樂死立法推動者）李崇建（作家，資深生命教育工作者）周志建（資深心理師，故事療癒作家）常佑康（台北慈濟醫院預立醫療照護諮商門診醫師）畢恆達（臺灣大學建築與城鄉研究所退休教授）賴其萬（和信醫院醫學教育講座教授）譚敦慈（臨床毒物科護理師）蘇絢慧（諮商心理師）（依姓氏筆劃排序）●關於本書藉著我的筆，母親繼續精采的活著。母親擅長瑜珈，在家積極復健，於八十三歲時惡化到日常生活完全無法自理、不會翻身、進食容易嗆咳的地步。因為生命失去了意義，每日要忍受各種痛苦與不便，病情只會更急遽惡化，選擇斷食自主善終。經過三星期的漸進式斷食後，在家人的陪伴中安詳往生。我帶著忐忑的心情陪伴、照護……——畢柳鶯行醫超過四十年的畢柳鶯醫師，親耳聽母親說：當我不值得活了，你要幫助我解脫。母親家族有小腦萎縮症病史，這是一種小腦退化的遺傳性疾病，目前尚無有效治療藥物。二○二○年

Meet the artist Henri Matisse and discover a world of colour and shape (accompanied by a cute and curious rabbit companion) in this charming picture book.A heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see the world.When a cute and curious rabbit appears in Henri’s sunny studio, his first reaction is to chase it away, worried about the chaos it might cause. But this littlelapinhas a plan…As Lapin explores Henri’s studio, the strangest thing starts to happen – his old pictures start to burst into colourful life, encouraging Henri to embrace a new way of creating, full of freedom and imagination. But this little rabbit isn’t satisfied by simply looking at the pictures…Beautifully and inventively illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain,Matisse and the Runaway Rabbitis a heartwarming tale that introduces children to Matisse’s vibrant art, showing how joy, colour, and curiosity can transform the way we see

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025, David Szalay’s captivating and astonishingly moving novel about the forces that make and break our lives**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025**‘Brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money’David Nicholls‘I was tearing through [Flesh], I never once slowed down’Jennette McCurdy‘Brilliance on every page’Samantha Harvey‘So much searing insight into the way we live now’ObserverThrough chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our livesFifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman – as his only companion. When a clandestine relationship begins between them, his life spirals out of control.As the years pass, István moves from the army to the circles of London’s elite. His competing impulses for love,

★ 如果莎士比亞變成小偵探？爆笑歷史冒險登場！★ 《Loki》＋《Horrible Histories》風格的瘋狂歷史喜劇★ 滿滿插圖、節奏飛快，專為喜歡幽默歷史故事的讀者打造★ 臭腳指甲、失蹤聖誕派與王室祕密——史上最荒謬的偵探任務！《The Will Shakespeare Mysteries》是一部充滿笑料的歷史冒險小說，讓年輕的莎士比亞化身小偵探，在伊麗莎白時代的英格蘭解開各種荒謬案件。從國王失蹤的臭腳指甲到混亂的家庭事件，故事節奏快速、插圖豐富，融合歷史與幽默，是喜歡《Horrible Histories》與搞笑偵探故事讀者的最佳選擇。Loki meets Horrible Histories in Stratford-upon-Avon starring history’s favourite genius, a young Will Shakespeare.My name is Will Shakespeare and I SHOULD be . . .Cleaning out the enormous pile of POO in our privyCollecting the CHRISTMAS PIE from the butcher'sBut I'm REALLY ...Solving the MYSTERY of Henry VIII's stolen STINKY toenail clippingsTrying to get Ronaldo and Judy back together, because Ronaldo keeps crying like a babyHiding from my parents because of the poo (see above) and I may have lost the pie.I'm in a turnip-load of TROUBLE ...‘I love this book’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki'Fizzes with mischief and wit!’ Clare Harlow, Author of the Tidemagic seriesHilariously illustrated throughout by debut talent,

Molly lives in the jungle with all the other monkeys, dancing and playing and being silly among the treetops.But Molly has a secret.Molly is a pig.When Norman becomes suspicious that an imposter has infiltrated the monkeys, he sets them all some monkey tests.Will Molly be discovered?

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and shapes using this engaging board book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech therapist Scribble Scrabble takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words and shapes through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Scribble Scrabble features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. With beautiful hand-painted art from Tabitha, this is the perfect baby book for a baby shower gift! So join our little mouse friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have picture book for children. Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of I (Hate) Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships. Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea and gardening – but sometimes it can get a little too quiet . . . Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! With some love, sunshine and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr Rabbit spots something unusual – a wiggl

Are you ready to be swept away with a brand-new standalone romance from Elle Kennedy?*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork*Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May...New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything.Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe...After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen.With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The la

★ 人氣成長小說《How to Roller-Skate with One Leg》暖心續作★ 校外教學前進巴黎！艾菲爾鐵塔、馬卡龍與迪士尼的青春冒險★ 結合友情、成長與社群媒體議題的現代青春故事《Maya Bright》系列第二集帶領讀者前往巴黎展開青春冒險。Maya在法國交換旅行中嘗試成為身障生活創作者，卻發現社群媒體與真實生活之間存在巨大落差。當友情出現裂痕，她必須學會誠實面對自己與他人。本書溫暖幽默，討論社群媒體與自我認同，是一部貼近現代青少年的成長故事。Ooh la la! Join Maya Bright and her friends on a school trip to Paris in this funny, uplifting sequel to HOW TO ROLLER-SKATE WITH ONE LEG.Maya's class is going on a French exchange trip to Paris and she can't wait to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn how to make macaroons and visit Disneyland. In hopes of becoming a disability influencer, Maya decides to share the trip with her online followers. But things don't go to plan when Maya is matched with Levi, a grumpy boy who isn't even on social media. Sightseeing with a prosthetic leg isn't easy, but Maya doesn't want her followers to know she's struggling.When Maya falls out with her real-life friends over her carefully curated content, can she find the courage to be honest and win them back?