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故事講述這隻狗狗亨利，對藝術的東西相當感興趣，尤其是行動藝術那樣的雕刻品，也因為這樣，讓牠也開始試著創造出自己的藝術品。不過…跟一般藝術家不同的地方是，牠可是用便便來創作牠的雕刻品唷！就算每次被都被主人撿起來丟到垃圾桶，但亨利還是不放棄，每天持續的創作，直到有人發現了牠的雕刻品是多麼的漂亮之後….. Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes...Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.

A young boy celebrates a refreshing storm in this joyous picture book about experiencing with all your senses a cloudburst of rain on a hot summer day A boy looks up at the sky and smells the air as the first raindrops hit the ground. He listens as it begins to pour, observing all the symphony of sound this welcome downpour makes. He feels the water droplets on his skin and sees little rivulets of water on the sidewalk. "Badadada" he hears as the rain hits his yellow umbrella, "Ker-sploosh" as he jumps in a puddle. This boy uses all his senses to experience a refreshing summer storm. Koshiro Hata's illustrations revel in the joy of nature in Yuko Ohnari's new book featuring expressive onomatopoeia to sound out and enjoy. You'll definitely want to play outside the next time it rains. Perfect for units on weather and senses--but also just a sweet and happy picture book to enjoy together.

From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig who always has a good time with his friends!You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!When Poppleton is with his friends, he always has fun! Poppleton goes to the movies alone but misses sharing the experience with a pal. He and his friends make a quilt together and take turns sharing stories. And Poppleton enjoys taking warm baths. But when he runs out of bath stuff, he and Cherry Sue go out for banana splits instead!This Acorn edition contains brand-new content, including a story prompt and how-to-draw pages!

The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!Twilight is on the ropes after his battle with an Ostanian spy! Can Nightfall save Twilight from disaster? Will WISE manage to recover their stolen secrets? And what will become of Loid and Yor’s marital crisis? Meanwhile, Anya’s friendship scheme gets thrown off by an unexpected gift from Damian!

For fans ofOdderandSkunk and Badgercomes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger.Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He's not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he's even a badger at all.When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best-and only-friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he'll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all?Bad Badgeris a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true to yourself means knowing who you are to begin with.

The second book in the hilarious CHEAT BOOK series, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Join Kamal on his latest adventure, with tips and tricks from his cheat book to guide him along the way! With black-and-white illustrations throughout!NOT FOR GROWN-UPS!Wish you could hunt down a FEROCIOUS beast?Ever wondered what a REAL night sky looks like?Want to embrace your WILD side?Join Kamal as he attempts to SURVIVE THE WILD!Kamal's class is going to the woods and Kamal has promised to track down the infamous BEAST OF CRIGGILY WOOD. He throws himself into the wilderness with nothing but his two best friends, his wits and the mysterious Cheat Book.The Cheat Book promises its reader lifehacks for literally any occasion . . . But can it help Kamal to track down the beast lurking in the shadows, dodge all the poison ivy and make it home in one piece?Join Kamal on his hilarious new adventure, from brilliant author-illustrator RAMZEE. Perfect for 8+ readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Loki.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust.Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish.

A hilarious introduction to the mystery genre, starring a boy, his fish, and a whiskered detective in disguise. A little boy's aquarium has been attacked, and his poor fish is terrified! Who could be behind this horrible crime? Never fear: Ramon Fellini is on the case! This brave dog has donned his cleverest cat costume in order to track down the culprit. How does Fellini know a cat is to blame? Why does he say strange things like "Does this house have any other fish?" No time for such questions--Fellini is about to reveal the truth! Unless the ace detective has a different agenda in mind... With dramatic colors, ironic humor, and plenty of clues to discover in the art, this whodunit is a laugh-out-loud read for pet lovers. Children will love using their own sleuthing skills to solve the mystery and predict what Detective Ramon Fellini does next."A hilarious intro to mysteries and a great read aloud."—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)"It reminded me of Kl

Phenom writer Cody Ziglar continues his run on megastar Miles Morales, as the blockbuster event BLOOD HUNT turns his world upside down!Endless hordes of bloodsucking vampires ravage Earth beneath the pitch-black skies of the planet's last night! Vampire-slayer Blade has a plan, and his only hope for victory rests with Miles Morales! But Blade's mission comes with a cost — one Spider-Man may be unwilling to pay. And Miles' biggest ally is about to become his worst nightmare! With uncanny new abilities, Miles faces a desperate battle to find an answer to his latest problem — with his family at greater risk than ever before! But when the Vulture swoops in just as Miles is at his most desperate, the one to suffer may just be the person they both love! Plus: A family vacation to Puerto Rico introduces Miles to relatives with huge secrets!COLLECTING: Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) 21-24, Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual (2024) 1

When Bobby gets distracted, he starts to float. Everyone tries to help him, but there are so many sights and sounds and smells which draw his attention away from everyday things. Bobby would like to concentrate like his friends, but it's very hard, so his family and friends come up with all sorts of clever plans.But a string tied around Bobby's ankle just makes him feel empty inside. In this uplifting story, Bobby's friends and family might just learn that the best way to understand Bobby to think a bit like him. A positive fable that celebrates the value of neurodivergence.

★台灣第一本「奎師那」印度神話兒童繪本，中英對照版獨家上市！★來自印度的Krishna Bhavna d. d.女士將「奎師那的故事」重新編寫，以淺顯易懂的方式讓孩童認識充滿智慧的古老印度神話，並從中學習愛與良善的真諦。《給孩子們的奎師那故事》改編自《奎師那—快樂的泉源》謹以本書獻給 聖恩A.C.巴克提韋丹塔．斯瓦米．帕布帕德了解神，祂不是一個手裡拿著懲罰棒的白鬍子老人。當然，祂是這個世界的創造者、維護者和毀滅者，但祂也可以是一位和同齡男孩一起玩耍、被父母寵愛的可愛孩子。祂連媽媽的棍子都害怕！驚人！Learn about a Divinty, a God, who is not an old man with a white beard, holding a rod of punishment in his hand. Certainly, he is the creator, maintainer and destroyer of this world, but he can also be an adorable child who plays with boys his age and is loved by his parents. He is even afraid of his mother’s rod of punishment!! Astonishing!!

In this companion to the acclaimed and bestselling picture books In a Jar and Out of a Jar, a little bunny and his friends collect their hopes and dreams for the future in jars.Llewellyn the bunny and his friends dream of many things. Some of their dreams are small, like learning to ice skate, visiting a friend, or acting in the school play. And some of their dreams are big, like going to the moon, or becoming a ballet dancer or a wildlife photographer. Their dreams feel so precious that the bunnies place them in jars for safekeeping. But when a storm comes and destroys their collection of jars, Llewellyn and his friends wonder: what’s the point of dreaming if everything could be lost?This timely, powerful, and beautifully illustrated story of perseverance and resilience explores setbacks, loss, and grief, and shows how—with the help of friends and loved ones—to find the strength to start again.

Being part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale! When BubbleCat throws a party for his grandma, can he balance helping all his friends with finding the perfect gift for Nana?It's Nana's one-millionth Not Poppin' Day, and BubbleCat is excited to gift her a beautiful bouquet of flowers at her party. But every time he tries to pick her more flowers, one of his friends needs his help to finish their own gifts. Oh, bubbles! Can BubbleCat balance helping his friends with helping himself, or will he have to tell them…"no"?

In this stunning debut novel, a young Indian man comes to England determined to learn British law so he can use it to help the independence movement back home—but the insidiousness of colonialism as well as a sexual awakening get in his way.Shiv Advani is an eighteen-year-old growing up in India. But he is no ordinary young man. Shiv has been personally chosen by Mahatma Gandhi to come to England, learn their bill of rights, and then return home and help drive the British out of India using their own laws against them. Before he leaves, his family insists he fulfill his arranged marriage and is hastily betrothed to a young woman he hardly knows.He arrives in London in 1931. He is not dressed for the British rain, and, shivering, rings the doorbell of the people who have agreed to host him in this strange land. He finds that his benefactors are having a party and warmly welcome him. He is the only brown person in the room and made acutely aware of his differences. By the end of the even

The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing book that turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience.For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that follows a well-trodden path. This is the case for Shigehiro Oishi's father, who has lived in a small mountain town in Japan for his entire life, putting his family's needs above his own, like his father and grandfather before him. But is a happy life, or even a meaningful life, also a good life?InLife in Three Dimensions, Shige Oishi enters into a debate that has animated psychology since 1984, when Ed Diener (Oishi's mentor) published a paper that launched happiness studies. A rival followed in 1989 with a model of a good life that focused on purpose and meaning instead. In recent years, Shige Oishi's award-winning work has proposed a third dimension to a good life:psychological richness,a concept that prioritizes curiosity, exploration

The third book in award-winning author Claire North's Songs of Penelope Trilogy, a "powerful, fresh, and unflinching" reimagining (Jennifer Saint) that breathes life into ancient myth and gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men. Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned. For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings. But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . . . A beggar has arrived at the Palace. Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors - but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last. Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the suitors - vengeance that will spark a civil war - but he's testing the loyalty of his queen. Has she been faithful to him all these years? And how much blood is Odysse

In the HeightsmeetsFront Deskin this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about the friendship between a bodega owner's kid and his newly-adopted furry friend, with a focus on family and community.Miguel Rosado wants nothing more than to see and draw the world… or, at least anywhere beyond the four walls of his family’s bodega in Washington Heights. Too bad his mami and papi have him working long hours after school, hoping he’ll appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made to keep the store afloat. For street-savvy and newly-adopted cat Lolo, that sounds just perfect if it means he’s far, far away from the hungry, lonely nights he once spent in the freezing cold outdoors.But when Miguel ditches his responsibilities and lies to his parents about joining art club, his dream of juggling it all comes crashing down. Lolo will have to decide if he's willing to be there for his new friend Miguel through anything―even venturing back into the frightful outdoors and busy New York City sidewalks. C

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pope Francis originally intended this exceptional book to appear only after his death, but the needs of our times and the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope have moved him to make this precious legacy available now.“Hope vividly recreates the colorful world where the young Jorge Mario Bergoglio grew up.”—The New York TimesHope is the first autobiography in history ever to be published by a Pope. Written over six years, this complete autobiography starts in the early years of the twentieth century, with Pope Francis’s Italian roots and his ancestors’ courageous migration to Latin America, continuing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and preoccupations of his youth, his vocation, adult life, and the whole of his papacy up to the present day.In recounting his memories with intimate narrative force (not forgetting his own personal passions), Pope Francis deals unsparingly with some of the crucial moments of his papacy and writes candidly, fearlessly, and prophetical

An Asian American coming-of-age novel set amongst social protests of the early 2010s in East Asia.In 2014, a veteran of Occupy Wall Street, QQ arrives in Taiwan and finally finds what he’s been looking for in the Sunflower Movement -- a grassroots campaign of militant young people that looks set to overthrow the existing government.Setting up an online newspaper, Daybreak, to represent the movement to the outside world, QQ also battles with self-destructive, violent impulses that drive him to the frontlines of protests. His nihilistic streak is fed by those around him, a host of other citizens, activists and journalists who travel together through the depths of the Taiwanese night, when the ghosts of its repressive history loom large.Will QQ manage to outrun his own self destructive impulses on the streets, or will the emptiness he feels eventually consume him? Will he find the connection he needs, or will V, the mysterious, destructive partner who haunts his dreams, claim him as her o

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned!Bobbie is on a mission.She’s already survived one encounter with Logan, thezombie-herdingjerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. And now she won’t rest until she stops his evil plan to conquer the Overworld with his zombie horde. But the closer she gets to foiling Logan, the further away she gets from her original goal: finding a cure for her zombie brother.Ben is on . . . babysitting duty.Separated from Bobbie, Ben is now in charge of caring for herzombie-fiedlittle brother, Johnny, and keeping up with his Zombie Obedience Lessons. Lessons that are going well! Johnny doesn’t even need his leash anymore, and he hardly tries to eat people at all—unless they really, really deserve it. Logan’s abandoned lair is even starting to feel a little like home.But while doing a little spring cleaning, Ben discovers Logan’s secret diary, filled with all his biggest plots, including

It’s baby animal season at the Athensville Zoo! Is Plum responsible enough to watch over five exuberant peachicks? The fourth book in award-winning author Matt Phelan’s series about a young peacock whose adventures are funny, hopeful, and always kindhearted. A hilarious and highly illustrated novel perfect for reluctant readers and animal lovers everywhere.Spring has sprung at the Athensville Zoo, and that means one thing: zoo babies! For Plum and his friends, the most excitement comes from the five energetic—and mischievous—peachicks. Plum is sure he can handle the responsibility of watching over his new friends. How hard could it be to keep track of them? Wait, where are the peachicks? When one of the chicks ends up in the clutches of two notorious, badly behaved young zoo patrons, Plum will face his most thrilling adventure yet—a rescue mission outside the zoo walls!From award-winning author Matt Phelan, Plum to the Rescue! is the fourth book in a stand-alone young middle grade seri

An instant New York Times bestseller with three starred reviews—now under development as a feature film franchise!Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson.Exiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad’s ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle’s clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades.Freshly recruited into Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, Conrad endures rigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet—a brutal final challenge that pits Conrad’s skyship crew against the very terrors that orphaned him. As Conrad compet

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK“Sweeping and epic…An impactful love story, told against the backdrop of historical events…One of the best debut novels of this century.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“Like any tried-and-true epic (think “Pachinko” or “The Joy Luck Club”)… Homeseeking is just a genuine pleasure to read.”—San Francisco ChronicleA single choice can define an entire life.Haiwen is buying bananas at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles when he looks up and sees Suchi, his Suchi, for the first time in sixty years. To recently widowed Haiwen it feels like a second chance, but Suchi has only survived by refusing to look back.Suchi was seven when she first met Haiwen in their Shanghai neighborhood, drawn by the sound of his violin. Their childhood friendship blossomed into soul-deep love, but when Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, she was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive me.Homeseeking follows the separated lover

This book offers a glimpse into the wide-ranging 50-year career of the internationally renowned Hong Kong photographer/designer through his work in collages and photomontages. From his early album covers when he was an art director/designer for the music industry in New York, Los Angeles and London in the 1970’s, through his diverse international assignments and personal works, to his most recent exhibition in Hong Kong. The story encompasses the long journey from cut-and-paste collages to the computer-composited photomontages of dreamscapes in this Carnival of Dreams.In his introduction titled ‘The Man from Everywhere’, Pico Iyer writes: “For decades now, Basil Pao has been the global eye through which I’ve taken in almost every country, as clearly as the world within… I never know where to place Basil; I can’t get my head around him. Album-designer, loving father, covert Chan master—21st century Renaissance man—Basil is always bringing the many worlds inside him together to create so

Yuan Haowen 元好問 (1190 1257) is one of the greatest Chinese poets of the past eight hundred years. He is especially famous for his poems lamenting the death and disorder that accompanied the decline, fall, and aftermath of the Jin dynasty, when the Mongols took over North China. Reading Yuan’s poems, one feels his intense pain at the demise of the dynasty and his deeply felt need to preserve the historical and cultural record of civilization as he knew it. The poems are distinguished by breadth of learning, linguistic creativity, and allusive depth. They also reveal an abiding sense of irony, and occasional self-directed wry humor.John Timothy Wixted’s treatment of 150 of Yuan Haowen’s poems distills available scholarship on the poet in Chinese, Japanese, and Western languages. The poems—lucidly introduced, interpreted, and explicated—are presented in romanization and translation as well as in the original.Some critics have justifiably acclaimed Yuan Haowen to be one of China’s greatest

Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.

Alex Neptune #1: Dragon Thief Alex Neptune #2: Pirate Hunter Alex Neptune #3: Monster Avenger Alex Neptune #4: Zombie Fighter Alex Neptune #5: Dragon Champion"I loved it! A rich and exciting story." LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency"A wonderfully pacy adventure full of imagination and jeopardy." Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird"Hilarious - full of humour, friendship, and mythical adventure." Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress trilogyMeet Alex Neptune, the boy with the power of the ocean in his hands - a brand-new hero for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!For as long as Alex Neptune can remember, the ocean has been trying to kill him. So he's not too happy when a bunch of sea creatures drag him to the abandoned aquarium on the hill, where an imprisoned water dragon needs his help. But how can he say no to a magical myth?Recruiting his tech-genius best friend Zoey, legend-lover Anil, a sharp-shooting octopus, four acrobatic otters and a t

Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?

Co-published with HKU LibrariesOn the Steppes of Dreams is the latest collection of ‘dreamscapes’ by Basil Pao. Designed as a companion piece to his previous book Carnival of Dreams (2023) - which chronicled, from his first album cover and early cut & paste collages to the current CGI enhanced digital images of his photomontage work over a period of 50 years. The new book completes the circle and concludes the story of his surrealist/magic-realism imagery with a chapter of tributes to the group of artists who had inspired and influenced his work. The book is also intended as a celebration and a momento for the 100th anniversary of Surrealism.In his introduction, Terry Gilliam wrote: “His stunningly beautiful composite images surprise us by combining opposites, juxtaposing unlikely imagery and ideas that ask questions, make us smile, make us think, releasing us from the rigid restrictions of Reason. The portal is in your hands. Turn the page and float off into Basil’s endless univer

Book 9.5 is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune.Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Skandar.While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him?This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world. Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlockedStellarlune

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager...The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal... Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager.Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade, but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior... That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity--for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed door

The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon--and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent...but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain shoul

Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is back! In this next installment, the crew gets help from a mysterious newcomer on Burlap Beach. Readers will be rooting for this band of superheroes from the get-go in this graphic novel chapter book series perfect for fans of Catstronauts and Dog Man.Team Unihorn is ready to relax after saving Burlap Beach from Krillzilla, a swarm of prehistoric krill. But when a giant electric jelly fish threatens to finish what Krillzilla started, the team must spring into action.All looks dire until Johnny Unicorn arrives on the scene and uses his magic to defeat the menacing monster. When Johnny offers to teach the team his ways back at his Uni-Barn, Raina, Shu, and Nigel eagerly accept, dragging a skeptical Woolly along.However, once the crew arrives, they discover Johnny’s not the unicorn they thought he was…and it’s up to Team Unihorn (and Woolly) to save the day.

An exciting picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.Percy's friend, the hedgehog, has always longed to fly but, without wings, it's an impossible dream. But then, one day, a stranger arrives in the park, needing his help. Will the hedgehog's wish come true at last?A funny, heart-warming story about kindness, friendship and teamwork, introducing the phenomenally popular Percy the Park Keeper to a new generation of readers.Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the world for over thirty years!

Wallace the whale loves to sing! But with his asthma, will he be able to fulfil his dreams of winning the Meadowtown singing competition? Come join Wallace in his journey as he learns how to cope with his asthmaThe Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world. Throughengaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORSDr Leon Tan Yuan Rul is a paediatric resident based in KK Women's and Children's Hospital. Passionate in helping his young patients, he hopes to be able to play a part in motivating children in their asthma journeys.Dr Ting Chun Yi is an Associate Consultant with the Respiratory Medicine Service at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. She i

The true story of FBI agent Mike Campi who led some of the most relentless and successful attacks on organized crime in American history.A unique and unexpected set of circumstances caused former FBI agent Mike Campi to finally step forward and reveal himself.The result is this tour de force, which details his years operating deeply in the trenches to devastate the mafia.You will learn how he took down a staggering array of mob bosses, underbosses, consiglieri, capos, soldiers, and other legends from all five New York crime families. He takes you inside his investigative, critical, make-or-break moments, which he navigated to achieve astonishing success.Along the way, he provides you with insight into the externalandinternal forces often working to undermine him.And he lifts the curtain to reveal the untold treachery and hypocrisy underlying the real American mafia, as illustrated by the words of one crime boss who was recorded by Mike describing his underlings: “They’re suckers—we jus

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view.Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way.Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.

本書以 Minecraft 世界為舞台，帶來全新的天空冒險。Cobb 是位嚴謹的農夫，最在意作物整齊，卻總被不請自來的動物與隨興種植的村民打擾。一次遭遇 Enderman 後，他決定遠離一切，於是築起直達天空的高塔。然而在空島上，他遇見一位陌生人，並被邀請加入由「隱士」組成的小鎮。起初看似理想，但這些新鄰居比地面上的還要難以相處。隨著矛盾升溫，Cobb 才明白，真正的友誼其實早已在他身邊。本書在輕鬆的冒險情節中，點出孤立與連結的矛盾，對熟悉遊戲的讀者更添共鳴。Build skyward in this brand new graphic novel set in the world of Minecraft!Farmer Cobb likes to keep his crops as neat as possible, which is frustrating when he has neighbors who like to chow down on his fresh produce without asking and villagers who can’t stop themselves from planting potatoes in his field without rhyme or reason. After a rough encounter with an Enderman he finally decides to get as far away from everyone and everything as he can . . . building a tower up into the sky!When a stranger shows up on his new sky island and reveals a whole town full of people who desired peace and quiet just like Cobb, he accepts an invitation to join the town of like-minded hermits and moves onto a plot they so generously give him. But he learns that his neighb