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With San Francisco under siege and everyone a suspect, the Women's Murder Club must risk their lives to save the city-and each other.With a beautiful baby daughter and a devoted husband, Detective Lin

Aim for the high score and become an expert on the history of video games with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff!This Level 3 reader is

This book explores human trafficking, examining the work of grass-roots, non-profit organizations who educate and rehabilitate human trafficking victims and at-risk youth. Through interviews with staf

Will and his friends return to the City of the Tripods—and risk their lives—in this second book of a classic alien trilogy ideal for fans of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave and Margaret Peterson Haddix’s S

When a glass monkey is stolen, High-Rise Private Eyes Bunny Brown and Jack Jones are on the job! But will this be one case that's too tough to crack?

This intricately woven tapestry of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny follows star-crossed lovers Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who, after their first meet

The first book in the nationally bestselling Tiger's Curse series is now available in paperback! Would you risk it all to change your destiny? The last thing Kelsey Hayes thought she'd be doing th

McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, United States, 2011. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 228 x 152 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. This is the beginner's guide to low-risk entrepreneurshi

From Oracle Press - this title offers practical, step-by-step techniques for planning high availability solutions for Oracle Database 11g. Written by Oracle insiders, "Oracle Database 11g Release 2 Hi

Unimaginative. Risk-adverse. Prone to group think. These are not just empty complaints about today's employees. A recent article in "Newsweek" found solid data that proves a 'creativity crisis' is pla

Ellis, a former elementary and middle school teacher who teaches education at Seattle Pacific U., and Evans, a junior high principal and former teacher, provides 16 strategies for use in middle and hi

In a debut romance as passionate and sweeping as the British Empire, Meredith Duran paints a powerful picture of an aristocrat torn between two worlds, an heiress who dares to risk everything...and th

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WANTED: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over eighteen. Must be expert riders. Willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred. When Colton Wescott sees this sign for the Pony Express, he thinks he

Travel 'round the world with twelve-year-old Chad, his younger sister, Kate, and their risk-taking, entrepreneur dad as the three go globe-trotting to help those in need---and land in more trouble tha

Born a slave in the United States, Harriet Tubman escaped from bondage to risk her life and newfound liberty in becoming a leading abolitionist in the years before the American Civil War. Tubman sur

本書探討當代企業管理風格的轉變，特別是「避險」思維如何逐漸取代「冒險」精神。作者深入分析企業在法規限制、媒體監督與社會輿論壓力下，為何傾向保守決策，並指出這種趨勢可能削弱創新能力與技術發展動能。全書結合理論觀點與實際案例，反思企業如何在穩健與創新之間找到平衡。文字冷靜、分析透徹，是研究企業文化與創新策略的重要讀物。This book looks at changing managerial styles in business and the predominance of risk aversion behavior over risk taking behavior. The author explores the various reasons (regulation and media scrutiny among them) that corporations are becoming more timid and analyzes the consequences this could have on the future of innovation and technological development in the business future.

【當正義成為娛樂，真相是你最承受不起的代價。】2025 年席捲歐美書市的頂級懸疑大作《High Season》《控制/Gone Girl》般的心理壓抑： 步步驚心的反轉，不到最後一刻絕對猜不到結局！20 年前，在南法蔚藍海岸的那個盛夏，17 歲的 Tamara 靜靜地浮在豪宅泳池中。6 歲的妹妹 Nina 隔著窗戶，看見了那個「兇手」。一場審判，終結了一名少女的生命，也摧毀了另一個少女的人生。20 年後，當「真實犯罪」紀錄片的鏡頭再次對準這座逐漸頹圮的粉紅別墅，Nina 回到了家鄉。然而，陽光下的陰影卻開始扭曲...記憶是會說謊的，而她的家人，似乎正不計代價地守著某個比謀殺更黑暗的祕密。這不只是一部關於尋找兇手的小說，它更是一場關於權力、階級與記憶脆弱性的深度剖析。Escape to the French Riviera with the suspenseful new mystery thriller from the author of The Girls of Summer, perfect for fans of Girl A, Penance and Idol.'A master storyteller' Sara Ochs, author of The Resort'Ripped me out of my reading slump as I found myself devouring this tale of privilege, loss, and the slippery nature of memory.' Ella Berman, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Before We Were Innocent'True crime meets the Côte d’Azur in this layered, insightful novel… Propulsive, escapist, and sharp.' Emily Layden, author of Once More From The TopIn the heat of summer, the past can become hazy. . .For twenty years, Nina Drayton has told hers

This is Bert's big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You Can Do It, Bert! is a joyful picture book with a light as a feather story about taking a risk and believing in yourself.This Irma Black Award Honor Book is a minimalist masterpiece that gives a boost to readers of all ages."K霵necke's single-plane vignettes are gems of minimalist visual humor ... handled with a light touch and easy-going reassurance." Starred review, Publishers Weekly

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Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answersWhy were the Aztecs mad for maize? What were chinampas? And did the Aztecs really make towers of skulls?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Aztec Empire.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.

“Like all the very best romance,Bad Publicityis about two people falling in love and also so much more: grief, personal growth, and forgiveness. . . A poignant, utterly compelling story about battling demons and coming out the other side stronger and better able to love.” —Ashley WinsteadA sparkling novel of second-chance romance and rebuilding after loss, in which an unexpected reunion could lead to a career-ending catastrophe or a new lease on life and love. . .Andie has been awash in grief since the death of her father, but when she lands her dream job as a senior book publicist, she finally finds some buoyancy, a renewed sense of purpose. She’s prepared to take the New York publishing scene by storm.Until her first day, when she discovers that her biggest author is Jack Carlson—the same Jack who ruined her life at university. Whom she hasn’t spoken to in five years. Who is not only still infuriatingly hot but also incredibly successful. And whose campaign she definitely cannot mess

The adventure continues in the fifth book of the eighth pawsome story arc in Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series!Frostpaw has returned to the lake just in time to reveal all she knows at the Gathering—but the Clans are reluctant to believe an apprentice who’s already admitted to lying about her visions in the past, and she is forced to take refuge in ShadowClan as Splashtail seizes control of her home. While the other Clan leaders debate whether to interfere any further in RiverClan affairs, Nightheart returns to ThunderClan. But what should be a happy reunion with his mate is more complicated than he or Sunbeam expected. Nightheart has his paws full teaching Clan ways to the two park cats who followed him home, and Sunbeam’s efforts to fit in as the newest member of ThunderClan are hampered by her concerns for her mother, who is paying for her treachery with exile and illness. As Berryheart’s schemes take an alarming new turn—and Splashtail’s ambitions turn toward viole

The abolition movement in the United States―the fight against slavery―likely would have been less powerful and effective without the women of the movement. Yet, even in this fight for freedom, women were often sidelined by their male counterparts. Still, certain mission-driven American women were tenacious in their quest to free the enslaved peoples on American soil. This important book introduces readers to the significant groups and individuals who spoke out and put their lives at risk to halt American slavery. Fact boxes, sidebars, and historical images aid in supporting key curricular content.

Female entrepreneurial motivation and growth intention: Moderating effects of marriage, motherhood and husband involvement for Taiwanese female entrepreneurs in small and medium enterprisesThe enigma of volatility: Exploring asymmetric threshold effects in U.S. bond futures prices during yield curve inversionsThe differential long-term and short-term impacts of risk factors on stock returns of financial holdings and traditional banks Are retail or institutional investors’ shareholdings and market turnover ratio determinants of the negativity of the security market line in the Taiwan stock?Reevaluating the effectiveness of fear appeals on purchase intentions for green products: The moderating effects of social value orientationDoes corporate image affect donation effectiveness? Evidence from the Taiwan stock market

What's the key to building fluency in Geometry? Practice, practice, practice! The Big Fat High School Geometry Workbook is the newest math title in the Big Fat Workbook series, offering support and practice opportunities for students studying Geometry. The write-in workbook provides recaps of key Geometry concepts and a variety of question types, including short answer, extended answers, and word problems. Plus there is a stepped-out solution for each question. Students love the direct, accessible delivery of Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook. This workbook takes the same approach of easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts, stepped-out examples, helpful doodles, captions, and hundreds of exercises to provide additional practice of the Geometry concepts students learn in class.

In this spellbinding sequel toRavenfall, two kids with supernatural powers must venture beyond the veil to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.Best friends Anna and Colin defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to exploring their new powers—and maybe enjoying a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too.But then a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—shows up at their doorstep with a warning. A demon from Jewish lore is hunting the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality. If they can’t stop him, they risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.As they venture into the Otherworld, Anna and Colin discover a wondrous, menacing realm full of mythological creatures… but is the true danger closer than they think?

Lizzies joining the circus! Her sister Emma is a high-flying trapeze star, but Lizzies TERRIFIED of heights! Shes going to be a clownthe funniest around!Hotdog and Kev cant wait to see the show. Hopefully everything goes to plan!

熱鬧的「霜之市集」即將登場，動物小鎮滿懷期待，但突如其來的大雪卻讓準備工作陷入混亂。面對這場冰雪危機，Pedro 和冒險鼠小隊出動了！他們要在寒冬中齊心協力，讓節慶如期展開，為大家帶來溫暖與歡樂。The Frost Fair is coming! But when a surprise snowfall puts the mice's plans at risk, it's upto Pedro and the team to save the Fair and bring joy to the town! Guaranteed to warmhearts everywhere.

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?

離不了的婚，才是人間煉獄；能從不幸婚姻中逃脫的，都是勇士！＼笑聲最爽朗、看最開的失婚婦女出走記／ ＝全面揭露婚姻裡最真實的鬼故事＝★婚前必讀、婚內失戀自救寶典★※收錄【關係健檢清單】+【離婚之疑難雜症QA】，幫你看清真相、捍衛權益※ ◎ 結婚，就會幸福嗎？在每個女孩心裡，總會幻想自己也是童話故事裡的公主，只要找到白馬王子，就能過上美滿的婚姻生活，不過，結婚可以跟幸福畫上等號嗎？ 許多人深陷在傳統的觀念，認為離婚就是人生失敗，就算現在比較開放，但不少人在婚姻中過得不開心，還是拚命隱忍、委曲求全。 ◎ 急著「脫單」到勇敢「脫婚」《失婚婦女Chill High High》Podcast節目主持人美樂妮，她曾經幻想著美滿的婚姻生活，急著把自己嫁掉、成為人妻，因此在年過而立閃婚，結果鄉土劇常演的戲碼卻真實在生活中上演：婆媳問題、妯娌不合、老公大男人、一舉一動都被控制…… 就算婚姻的粉紅泡泡被戳破，但她還是受到傳統價值觀的束縛，為了小孩維持婚姻，經過各種努力和苦撐，在長期溝通無效、承受精神折磨的痛苦下，終於決定出走經營六年多的婚姻，沒想到脫婚後，生活一百八十度大反轉，反而更快活！ ◎ 顛覆落魄形象，「失婚」也能笑嗨嗨美樂妮心想，為什麼自己不早點離婚！2020年簽字回台後，為了抒發離婚的艱苦與分享單身的快活，也為了鼓舞更多人勇敢出走，她開始製作Podcast節目《失婚婦女Chill High High》，她開朗的笑聲、詼諧幽默的說話風格，完全不像刻板印象中落魄的失婚婦女。 ◎ 簽字前的離婚使用說明原本，美樂妮只是想記錄自己結婚到離婚的過程，播出後，竟收到各地聽眾的回饋，分享自己各種光怪陸離的婚姻問題。因此，她期望自己能幫到所有身處痛苦關係中的苦主，鼓勵他們有勇氣斷捨離，以過來人的身分提供務實的離婚使用說明── ．結婚需要的是衝動，離婚需要的是深思熟慮，尤其是經濟、面子、家人、未來……．如果無法下定決心，不如拿出紙筆，寫下離婚與否的優缺點，想清楚自己的底線．考慮清楚是否要懷孕：沒有小孩的離婚，簡單一萬倍．要有自己的錢：定期存下私房錢，有經濟能力才有底氣．了解相關法律：找律師諮詢，詳細了解離婚流程和贍養費等事宜 本書還有更多美樂妮的脫婚趣事和離婚提點，雖然希望每個人的婚姻幸福美滿，但要是在關係中

Friday 4th FebruaryIt feels like I've only been asleep for a minute but I can't risk being late for school today - the Very Important Witches are coming!Bea Black is determined to become the BEST witch she can be and learn EVERYTHING about magic. So when a school visit from some VERY important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It's her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she's learned so far. But when the visitors arrive, they are NOT who the students and teachers were expecting.In fact, they're the opposite! With the witch school at risk of being exposed, it's up to Bea to use her ordinary special skills to save the day. The perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:"Great fun!" - iPaper"Full of magical mayhem!" - BookTrust"A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone." - Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE

Important sight words and high-frequency vocabulary help build oral language skills. Each reader provides simple and fun patterned text. The activity book helps to introduce oral skills and build print.本產品包含21本平裝彩色印刷的發音讀本，每本8頁*可透過Storyplus APP開啟音檔================Scholastic Reading Track offers step-by-step instruction for three literacy cornerstones: sounds and letters, vocabulary, and phonics. With playful text, stunning photographs, and beautiful illustrations, Reading Track fosters an early love for reading while targeting specific literacy skills.A systematic instructional reading program for early literacyCarefully scaffolded books to introduce key sight words, letters and sounds allowing young learners to decode stories and non-fiction texts.1. Vocabulary:*Highlights sight words and high frequency words to builds oral language skills*Patterned text to make learning simple2. Sound and Letter *High-interest texts build letter recognition and sound-letter relationships with one read

'Don't be ordinary, Leo. Passion has its price.'1883. Two young people have been killed near Portsmouth's docks. When transgender journalist and amateur detective Leo Stanhope arrives, the police have already dismissed the victims as a 'molly-lad' and a misfit. As Leo begins to investigate, what he uncovers will lead him to the dangers of the Navy shipyard, the temptations of Portsmouth's underground nightlife – and even the family of his wife, Rosie.But can he risk the people he loves for the sake of justice?

Monday 1st NovemberThere's only fifty days until the Winter Solstice, the longest and witchiest night of the year. But before that there's the Grand Tournament - the biggest and sportiest day in the witchy calendar! And I can't wait!Bea Black is all settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She's made tonnes of friends at witch school, learned how to levitate frogs (just about) and been working hard on polishing up her broom skills.So when the Winter Solstice Grand Tournament rolls round, she's ready to rise to the next challenge and fly high. But then Ms Sparks decides that this year's tournament will be a bit ... er ...different. That is, it won't be an Extraordinary Grand Tournament at all, but rather a very ordinary sports day with Spellshire Academy! With magic firmly forbidden and rivalry reaching new heights, who will emerge victorious? And more importantly, will Bea's friendship with her best non-witchy friend Ash survive the competition? A p

This striking board book is the perfect way to introduce babies to the rituals and routines of bedtime. On every page there are dramatic, high-contrast illustrations and sturdy holes to peep-through t

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu comes the second book in the Eldest Curses series and a thrilling adventure for High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood, f

Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 is the first real taste of high school math, and for most kids it''s like, uh-oh, we’re not in Kansas anymore! But help is here from the The Big Fat Notebooks, the series that ha

Little Kangaroo and her friends feel ready to do things by themselves. Little Croc wants to go down the steps. Little Cat wants to get out of her high chair. But do they know the safe way to do things

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