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Empowering advice for overcoming setbacks, from the authors of a wildly popular blog that's read by millions of engaged readers each monthThrough their popular blog Marc & Angel Hack Life, Marc an

Chemotherapy saves lives, but new studies?including research led by coauthor Dr. Dan Silverman?reveal that the agents used to kill cancer cells may also impair normal brain function. Even years after

A truly masterful book on career transition and job seeking, especiallyin light of the current state of our economy. It addresses a wide arrayof topics that are important for almost every job seeker.

The Sunny Town bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure and it's a perfect Christmas gift! It's Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Santa's elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue mischief at every turn – hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings and having the time of their lives on Santa's sleigh.It's a wild sleigh-ride of a Christmas adventure and it's SO MUCH FUN. Collect ALL the Sunny Town Bunnies books! Bunnies on the Bus Bunnies in a Boat

Guess who's getting dressed ... is it you?Who's put on some stripy socks? Is it reindeer? No, it's Fox!Who's put on this spotty coat? Is it Cat? No, it's Goat! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and with deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés. Together they bring wit and joyful warmth to the daily routine of getting dressed.With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread and a mirror at the end, the littlest of readers will love the surprise each turn of the page holds. This bold and colourful board book is sure to become a fast favourite.

The eighth installment of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling series. Join Michael and the Electroclan as a new threat arises even more terrible and calculating than the Elgen. Michael Vey and his fellow members of the Electroclan were finally able to put the threat of the Elgen behind them and move on with their lives. Adjusting to the normal life of jobs and college may have been difficult, but they managed and are now looking forward to getting back together for a reunion during school break. But what they don't know is that Hatch and his glows--the other electric kids who continue to follow and support him--have another threat brewing. And having seen what the Electroclan is capable of, they ensure this new foe is more brutal and powerful than ever before. After a period of peace, will Michael and his friends be able to tap back into the full extent of their abilities and defeat their enemy?

Books eight through ten in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs are now available together in a collectible hardcover boxed set!With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life getting back to normal, or as normal as possible when you’re a superspy in training, but his next mission isn’t too far behind…With bombs going off in the CIA conference room, his nemesis, Murray Hill, boarding the world’s biggest cruise ship in Central America, and someone putting a price on Ben’s head and accusing him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet, Ben is faced with his greatest challenges yet.This action-packed hardcover boxed set includes:Spy School RevolutionSpy School at SeaSpy School Project X

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are in for a surprise: a sister surprise! Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've learned a lot about each other. So when Monster notices that Boy seems grumpy (Boy's mom has told him he's getting another baby sister), Monster decides to cheer his friend up. Together, they set out on a surprise adventure! But surprise: Boy's sister has tagged along. Together, they learn about how monster babies are born and get their names, before Boy and his sister find yet another surprise waiting for them back home. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! It’s back to school for Katie the Catsitter in this purr-fectly irresistible graphic novel series about friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)!Katie loves skating with the Wheelas and the fact that she’s officially a superhero sidekick. But now that school’s starting, everything’s changing. The Mousetress is getting blamed for things Katie knows she didn’t do. Sidekick training is NOT as exciting as she’d hoped. Katie’s best friend Beth is back in town and Beth’s new boyfriend is always hanging around (ugh!). Not to mention that all of Katie’s friends are mad at her. Fixing this will be harder than any skateboarding trick. But with the help of 217 slightly out of the ordinary cats, Katie’s going to try!Can she clear the Mousestress’s name, uncover the real supervillain, and become the sidekick (and the friend) she’s always dreamed of being?“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” –The New York Times

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How to Get Your Teacher Ready... all year long, from the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Babysit a Grandma, and How to Catch Santa. A perfect read for the start of the school year--no matter what that looks like This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year. Written in tongue-in-cheek instructional style, a class of adorable students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready--for the first day of school, and all the events and milestones that will follow (picture day, holiday concert, the 100th day of school, field day ). And along the way, children will see that getting their teacher ready is really getting themselves ready. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, this is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and students, and the perfect gift for back-to-school readiness or graduation. Praise for the HOW TO . . . books: "A new hit this year is How to Catch S

★榮獲北市圖2020「好書大家讀」年度最佳少年兒童讀物獎★★入選北市圖2020年第79梯次「好書大家讀」 優良少年兒童讀物推介★★美國《出版人週刊》2019年度好書★★美國NBC電視台《今日秀》年度好書★★美國圖書館協會《書單》雜誌2019編輯選書★★美國全國公共廣播電臺2019最佳圖書★★美國亞馬遜網路書店2019最佳童書★★加拿大《Quill & Quire》雜誌2019年度兒少讀物★★波士頓環球報號角書獎2020最佳繪本★★2020夏洛特‧佐羅托童書獎提名★卡通《探險活寶》主要設計師馬修．佛賽（Matthew Forsythe）作品，關於一面神奇的鼓、一座翠綠的森林，以及一隻堅持不懈、勇於演奏自我樂章的小青蛙。►「鼓」掌好評推薦咖咖（Vast & Hazy樂團主唱）馬尼尼為（詩人／繪本作家）黃筱茵（童書翻譯評論工作者）螺螄拜恩（暢銷人氣作家）內容簡介小青蛙波可的爸爸媽媽犯下的最大失誤，就是給她一面鼓。成日震天作響的鼓聲淹沒了家裡的對話，爸爸於是建議波可帶著鼓去外面玩。當波可獨自走進茂密的森林時，四周一片寂靜，受不了安靜的她開始打鼓。不知不覺中，伴隨著鼓聲，波可身後聚集了一大群被樂聲吸引的動物，牠們各自拿著不同樂器和她一起演奏。但在一片歡樂之中，考驗也悄悄降臨！究竟在這個森林樂隊熱鬧的大合奏之下，波可能不能聽見爸爸叫她回家吃飯的聲音呢？本書特色【如夢般的水彩畫，繪出反差的超逗趣故事】作者利用水彩、不透明水彩以及色鉛筆作畫，柔和優雅的秋天色調為這個故事營造出如夢境般的氛圍。有趣的是，書中角色刻意多以「撲克臉」登場，讓主角們有表情變化時更加突出，並在翻頁之間運用動畫般的特寫鏡頭，增加故事張力。其中也有如雍．卡拉森（Jon Klassen）《找回我的帽子I Want My Hat Back》般微妙的黑色幽默。【給大人：堅定夢想，擁抱屬於自己的節奏】即使一開始不被看好，即使路途中有許多不確定，當波可擁抱自己的節奏時，神奇的事情發生了。雖然獲得成就感的同時也伴隨著一些不安、驚喜或沮喪，但波可堅定的鼓聲和領袖風範，像是給讀者的最佳示範：傾聽內心的鼓聲。有時候，發出聲音是唯一被聽見的方式。【給小讀者：勇於展現對喜愛事物的執著與熱情】小青蛙波可在家中打鼓的情節，以及她父母對於「噪音」的反應，正如每個家庭的日常。本書鼓勵小讀者投入有興趣的事物，家長或許能多給他們一

The biggest movie of 1985 is now the wildest and wackiest picture book of 2018! Even 30 years after its theatrical debut, BACK TO THE FUTURE is a perennial favorite in classrooms and family movie nigh

Mr Ricket has a new shed for his inventions but he keeps getting interrupted!

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take 'special' classes... He also finds himself joining the school's football team – alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer!But Rafe has grand plans for a better year: First, he decides to start a super-secret art project that's sure to rock the school.Then, if Rafe manages to make a play to save his team, he might have to deal with something completely new: popularity!

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. Readers get a chance to participate in James Patterson's wildly successful Middle School series in this interactive book featuring more than 80 hilarious anecdotes from dueling siblings Rafe and Georgia Khatchadorian – plus dozens of fun-filled activities!The Khatchadorian kids are an opinionated duo, and as readers of the Middle School stories know, they don't exactly see eye to eye. But when wild-card Rafe and mostly-straight-laced Georgia go at it, the only thing more fun than their ranting is getting to join in! Their back-and-forth banter on a range of topics – from bullying to cafeteria food to school dress codes – introduces more than 40 writing and drawing prompts and other games, along with room for readers to share their own points of view.

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if that's not bad enough, Rafe's learned that he's going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion – complete with dangerous white-water rafting, dizzying rock climbing and military style counsellors.Rafe and the rest of the pack of 'delinquent' trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does, will anyone recognise him as the kid they once knew?

"Since it was first published in 1981 Getting to Yes has become a central book in the Business Canon: the key text on the psychology of negotiation. Its message of "principled negotiations"--finding a

The author of the bestseller Selling to VITO returns with a 10-step plan for getting to the Very Important Top Officer's top of mind, top of wallet, and top of their "to-do" listAnthony Parinello's Selling to VITO introduced salespeople everywhere to the Very Important Top Officer-and taught them the precise steps of how to sell to the person with the ultimate veto power. Now, Parinello returns with Getting to VITO, a one-of-a-kind sales resource that offers proven, best-practices advice on how-to get into VITO's head, get into their budgets, and get on their team as a "trusted advisor."Based on Parinello's own extensive sales experience-as well as the experiences of the more than one million salespeople who've studied his VITO process-Getting to VITO shows salespeople how to:* Find and pre-qualify the real VITO* Establish real value in VITO's eyes* Cut to the chase with seven different correspondence modalities* Disarm every first-call objection a salesperson may encounter* Deliver th

Sarah Montague's The Adult Rider describes everything you need to know if you are interested in introducing (or reintroducing) horses to your life. The book begins with a thorough description of all e

跟著小兔子羅傑，在打呵欠叔叔與朋友們的引導下，慢慢放鬆身心、進入夢鄉。故事運用經心理學啟發的語言節奏與重複句型，讓孩子在聆聽中自然安定下來，不需要任何技巧，只要輕聲朗讀，就能幫助孩子平靜入睡。溫暖的插畫與可代入孩子名字的設計，也讓每一次睡前時光變得更親密、安心。Do you struggle with getting your child to fall asleep? In The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep you will follow Roger The Rabbit when he gets help from Uncle Yawn and other friends to fall asleep in the evening. Your child is quickly compelled by the story and falls asleep when you read it or after. The story is in a lovely way sleep-inducing and helps children all over the world to fall asleep. This is a new safe and innovative way to help your child fall asleep and is recommended by psychologists and therapists. The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep will help you accomplish the task of getting your child to have its beauty sleep and sleep well all night. "Have you ever struggled to help your child get to sleep and wished that you had a magical spell? Carl-Johan’s enchanting book will soon have your young ones dreaming." – Matt Hudson, Bestselling author and

For the first printing only! This paperback features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson's blockbuster novel about a shy teen having the most unexpected summer ever now has a beautiful new look! The Pre-Sloane Emily didn't go to parties, she barely talked to guys, she didn't do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend--the one who yanks you out of your shell. But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just...disappears. No note. No calls. No texts. No Sloane. There's just a random to-do list. On it, thirteen Sloane-selected-definitely-bizarre-tasks that Emily would never try...unless they could lead back to her best friend. Apple Picking at Night? Ok, easy enough. Dance Until Dawn? Sure. Why not? Kiss a Stranger? Wait...what? Getting through Sloane's list would mean a lot of firsts. But Emily has this whole unexpected summer ahead of her, and the help of F

The spectacular illustrated picture book for children aged 3+, from the creator of internationally bestselling Here We Are and What We’ll BuildThe captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We’ll BuildA father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork.Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about besties Trent and Sawyer. When they accidentally start a classwide prank war, the boys need to get especially crafty if they're going to come out on top--with all of their friendships intact.Trent and Sawyer make their Besties series debut with a bang and a crash! These two friends never back down from a challenge, whether it presents itself at the skate park or in the school hallway, but will that determination get them in over their heads?Between helping with their friend Tyler's RPG campaign, catching streams of pro skateboarder Trixie Sampson's new video series, and--oh yeah--homework, Trent and Sawyer are more than a little busy...but when Trixie announces a competition that might result in the boys getting to meet her and her crew, how could they resist entering?!The duo become single-minded in their quest to be the lucky "Trixsters" to win the prize, but it's not easy pulling off the p

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock."And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it pe

Join Tig, a house cat with tiger-sized dreams, and his best buddy and actual tiger Lily on a whimsical adventure to beat the bedtime scaries! This graphic novel is purr-fect for beginner readers transitioning to chapter books.Tig is having bad dreams and he doesn't like it! Lily isn't sure how to help but their friends, Monkey and Elephant have an idea! They say the best way to not have bad dreams is TO HAVE NO DREAMS AT ALL BY NOT GOING TO BED!With an upcoming zoo slumber party on the horizon Tig is ready to stay up all night long. Unfortunately the fun and games of staying up also mean...getting tired. Will our favorite tiger pals be able stay awake or are they doomed to snooze right back into dreamland?

The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the third book as Ben gets kicked out of the CIA's spy school and enrolls with the enemy. During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal's office--and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER. And he accepts. Ben can tell he's a key part of their sinister plan, but he's not quite sure what the plan is. Can Ben figure out what SPYDER is up to--and get word to the good guys without getting caught--before it's too late? Follow Ben as he crosses over to the dark side in action-packed, full-color panels.

Featured in The Guardian's Best New Children's Books Roundup“A lovely, lollopy picture-book alphabet of dog preoccupations (Bark, Itch, Napping etc), which bounces from A to Z in gleeful rhyme, with a bonus alphabet of breeds at the back. Ogilvie’s round-eyed, boisterous pups are inimitably charming.” - Imogen Russell Williams,The GuardianBound into this playful and energetic rhyming text featuring an adorable cast of dogs.Whether it's getting marvellously muddy, leaping and lolloping or hiding under the bed with a stolen slipper, a dog's life is so much FUN. This hilarious alphabet celebration of canine capers is perfect for dog lovers young and old.Featuring stylish and vibrant artwork by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of Julia Donaldson'sThe Detective Dog.This bright and cheerful book is the perfect gift for any child (or adult!) to read aloud or enjoy alone.

Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels: zombies!Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they’re trying to eat your brains!Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown. Sure, her villager parents only ever say “Hrm,” but you pick up the local language quickly. And maybe her little brother, Johnny, is always getting into trouble, but the village’s iron golem is there to look out for him. And, yeah, things are too busy for exploring when you’re the only one in town who ever takes their hands out of their sleeves. But maybe that’s for the best. After all, there are things out there beyond the torchlight that are better handled by adventurers.But one night, a stranger comes to Plaintown―and he’s followed by a horde of ravenous zombies. Bobbie’s village is overrun, and her world is turned upside down.Life is not so good for Ben, an adventurer with nothing left to his name but the armor on his back. When dawn’s light

An in-depth, illustrated guide to money for teens from New York Times bestselling author and financial expert Jean Chatzky and HerMoneyThere’s no getting around it. You need to know how to manage mone

Eva Wingdale is getting a new pet, in this bestselling early chapter book series just-right for emerging readers Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line,

Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.

A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone―now in paperbackEver since they can remember, fifth graders Kenzie (aka Ke

A lively African folktale about a complaining tree getting its comeuppance, with fabulous colourful illustrations.

The Grumpy Fairies is a funny picture book that teaches the value of getting out of a bad mood--delightfully illustrated and beautifully presented with a gold foil-accented cover.Deep in the darkest f

為紀念《星際大戰：帝國大反擊》問世四十週年，精選四十位暢銷作家與創意名家，從全新視角重塑這部經典電影的每一幕。《從某個角度來看：帝國大反擊》讓配角、反派、機器人與生物成為故事主角，重現我們熟悉卻從未真正認識的銀河傳奇。從霍斯星上的獸醫到雲端城市的工匠，從帝國軍艦的橋艦到黑暗洞窟中的幻象，每篇故事既動人又新奇。全數作家無償參與，版稅全數捐給兒童教育公益機構 First Book。這是致敬星戰精神、也是獻給下一代讀者的感動之書。Celebrate the legacy of The Empire Strikes Back with this exciting reimagining of the timeless film featuring new perspectives from forty acclaimed authors. On May 21, 1980, Star Wars became a true saga with the release of The Empire Strikes Back. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, forty storytellers re-create an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back through the eyes of a supporting character, from heroes and villains, to droids and creatures. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors and trendsetting artists:• Austin Walker explores the unlikely partnership of bounty hunters Dengar and IG-88 as they pursue Han Solo.• Hank Green chronicles the life of a naturalist caring for tauntauns on the frozen world of Hoth.• Tracy Deonn delves int

Before Cinderella dropped her glass slipper . . . she was a girl ready to create!Ella, or Cinderella, as her parents fondly call her, is getting ready for a puppet-show contest when she meets an unexp