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GET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!When 10-year-old Ollie and his best friend Ivy find a mysterious bag of magical jelly beans, they're catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime. Squeezed inside each bean is a wildly unpredictable, fun-loving monster. And to unleash that monster on an unsuspecting world for ten whole minutes, all they need to do is add a little water!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?IN THE SECOND BOOK IN THIS SERIES...An ancient book, The Bestiary of Bewilderbeasts is the key to understanding the Instant Monsters and where they come from. Ollie is staying up late every night, determined to crack the secret cipher to Chapter 13. Ivy, meanwhile, is more interested in play

Instant Anatomy presents anatomy and anatomical relationships in a simple, unique, schematic manner to aid the speedy understanding and retrieval of anatomical facts. It shows structures such as nerve

"Super funny, super silly, and super AWESOME!" - Jess Bradley, author of Super DweebGET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!One day, best friends Ollie and Ivy stumble across something TRULY AMAZING in the woods near their homes - a mysterious bag of magical jellybeans. When Ivy drops one in a puddle, a monster suddenly appears!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?Meanwhile, somewhere in another dimension, evil sorcerer Lord Hokum pats the back pocket of his cloak. "Wait a second. Where have my magical beans gone?" Look out kids - here comes trouble!This brand-new graphic novel series by Michael Buxton is perfect for fans ofDog ManandDiary of a Wimpy Kidwith laugh-out-loud humour, a lovable cast o

An irresistible hate-to-love romance about a girl who suddenly has the power to cast karma on the people around her and the lab partner who thwarts her plans and steals her heart, from Marissa Meyer,

【那些被世界遺忘的孩子，在彼此身上找到了明天。】★ 2025 年 Goodreads 讀者票選年度冠軍小說 ★《紐約時報》排行榜 No.1，全球數百萬讀者為之動容 ★《明天別再來敲門》作者菲特烈．貝克曼 寫給友誼最深情的情書 「明天。」這是他們每天分開前的約定。因為對這些少年來說，「明天」是一個承諾，是支撐他們熬過黑暗家庭生活、再次相聚的力量。一幅神祕的畫作，勾勒出四個在廢棄碼頭共享秘密的青少年；二十五年後，這幅畫落入孤苦少女路易莎的手中，開啟了一場跨越時空的療癒之旅。貝克曼再次展現了文字的重量，他告訴我們：藝術有時不是為了成名，而是為了愛；而真正的友誼，是即便世界將你遺忘，仍有人願意在碼頭的盡頭等你。‘A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful’ Chris WhitakerThe beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove. Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later...* AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** ONE OF GOODREADS READERS' MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2025 ** A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK *You have to take life for

她是印度史詩《摩羅衍那》裡護駕有功的王妃，也是放逐皇子的惡毒繼母。這次，換她來說自己的故事。Vaishnavi Patel重磅出道作，以吉迦伊視角重述這位背負惡名的奇女子憑藉勇氣與韌性，抵抗命運洪流的不凡人生。Before she was cast as Indian mythology's most jealous queen, she had her own story....The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, Kaikeyi is raised on stories about the might and benevolence of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharath prospers, and how they offer the devout and the wise powerful boons. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear.Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most-favored queen, determined to carv

The Instant-Series Presents "Instant Genius"How to Think Like a Genius to Be One Instantly!When you hear the word "genius" - what immediately pops into your mind? Perhaps, people l

"Instant Healing can help you heal yourself, your family, friends, clients, community, and the entire planet. I have never seen a more complete affirmative prayer book."--Marci Shimof, #1 New York Tim

Does your child have OCD? In this much-needed Instant Help workbook, kids will learn to identify obsessions and compulsions, understand them, and use simple tools based in exposure and ritual preventi

(E-Z Play Today). A songbook perfect for students who want to play right away! Features 55 tunes in E-Z Play notation that you can play after learning the skills in Instant Keyboard . Includes: All

The Instant Economist will give you the basic information every manager needs to survive the economic challenges of modern business. You’ll find more theory in fewer pages than you would have thought

《The Cloisters》是一部融合塔羅、藝術與學術陰影的懸疑小說，氣氛詭譎、節奏緊湊，適合喜愛《第九學院》與《祕密歷史》的讀者。年輕實習生安‧史提威來到紐約修道院博物館，原本只期待一個平凡夏天，卻被捲入一場關於權力、野心與神祕塔羅牌的危險遊戲。隨著一副失落的15世紀塔羅牌重現世間，學術與命運之間的界線開始模糊。這是一部關於誘惑、背叛與自我選擇的故事，帶領讀者走進藝術背後的黑暗角落與命運未解的深淵。The Secret History meets Ninth House in this sinister, atmospheric novel . . .the discovery of a mysterious deck of tarot cards lays bare shocking secrets within a close-knit circle of researchers at New York's famed Met Cloisters museum. 'Beguiling and atmospheric, an entrancing and gripping tale.' KATE MOSSE'Glamour, power, seduction, ambition - The Cloisters has it all. I adored this deliciously gothic, beautifully written novel.' LOUISE O'NEILL, author of Idol**********Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, hoping to spend her summer working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Instead, she is assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its medieval and Renaissance collections. There she is drawn into a small circle of charismatic but enigmatic researchers, each

The national bestseller that shows how anyone can master the proven scientific techniques of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and forge instant relationships, instant chemistry, instant intimacy at

《You Are Here》是英國作家David Nicholls於2024年出版的小說，並自述這是他寫過最好的作品，靈感部分來自疫情後人們對社交互動的重新適應，小說繼續延伸他對愛情不同人生階段的探索。故事聚焦兩位中年主人翁——倫敦的38歲文案編輯瑪妮（Marnie Walsh）和約克的42歲地理教師麥可（Michael Bradshaw），他們因共同朋友的安排而踏上了英格蘭北部一條長途徒步行程。兩人各自因離婚與孤獨所帶來的內心掙扎，並在徒步過程中慢慢產生情感聯繫。故事在美麗且變幻的英格蘭風景中展開，從愛爾蘭海出發，穿越湖區、約克郡山脈等地，過程中伴隨著幽默與深刻的情感描寫。兩人的關係歷經起伏，探討愛、孤獨與第二次機會的主題，展現中年重新尋找連結與自我救贖的旅程。Sometimes you need to get lost to find your way...Marnie is stuck.Stuck working alone in her London flat, stuck battling the long afternoons and a life that often feels like it's passing her by.Michael is coming undone.Reeling from his wife's departure, increasingly reclusive, taking himself on long, solitary walks across the moors and fells.When a persistent mutual friend and some very English weather conspire to bring them together, Marnie and Michael suddenly find themselves alone on the most epic of walks and on the precipice of a new friendship.But can they survive the journey?

"Instant photography at the push of a button!" During the 1960s and '70s, Polaroid was the coolest technology company on earth. Like Apple, it was an innovation machine that cranked out one must-have

In Kierkegaard’s Instant, David J. Kangas reads Kierkegaard to reveal his radical thinking about temporality. For Kierkegaard, the instant of becoming, in which everything changes in the blink of an e

Indispensable dip-in revision aid Instant Pathology is the latest addition to the Instant series of basic science revision aids. It presents the fundamental pathological information needed for clinic

Using Improv to Create Memorable Moments in MinistryThe Skit Guys bring you more than 200 skits to use in your youth group. Indexed by topic and Scripture reference, you can illustrate just about any

Three women. Three dates. One missing man...'Ingenious, heartwarming and romantic' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Surprising and deeply satisfying' EMILY HENRY8.52 a.m. Siobhan's looking forward to her date with Joseph. Breakfast on Valentine's Day surely means something ...so where is he?2.43 p.m. Miranda's hoping that a Valentine's Day lunch with Carter will be the perfect way to celebrate her new job. But why hasn't he shown up?6.30 p.m.Joseph Carter agreed to be Jane's fake boyfriend at a dreaded engagement party tonight. But he's not here... Meet Joseph Carter.That is, if you can find him. An unexpected love story, The No-Show is an utterly extraordinary tear-jearker of a book, a heart-breaking and joyful novel about dating, and waiting, and the ways love can find us. 'Such a clever, finely woven, sweet and heart-rending story' BOLU BABALOLA'A brilliant, multilayered, romantic stunner' LAUREN HO'It will break your heart in a million different ways' LOUISE O'NEILL'Beth O'Leary at her very best' L

Repackaged in the vein of Lost and Found Sisters, Instant Attraction will appeal to readers of both women's fiction and romance. New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis introduces Cameron, Ston

In Instant Mom, Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, tells her hilarious and poignant road-to-parenting story that eventually leads to her daughter and prompts her to become a ma

Poetry. LGBT Studies. Women's Studies. INSTANT CLASSIC is precisely that; as soon as you start reading it, you say, oh, yeah, of course, why didn't I think of that? Exploring the pathways of grammar-t

In Instant Mom, Nia Vardalos, writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, tells her hilarious and poignant road-to-parenting story that eventually leads to her daughter and prompts her to become a ma

The latest gift book from positivity guru and bestselling author Karen Salmansohn, Instant Happy delivers upbeat shots of happiness and perspective with clever, motivational sayings and graphics.SEEK

"Toni Yancey's book is a terrific tool as we work together to promote healthy and active lifestyles."--Bill Clinton"Instant Recess is a call to all of us to get up and move. Part personal memoir, part

Instant Anatomy uses a unique structure to provide core information in an easily accessible ‘dip-in’ format. It neatly catalogues anatomy and anatomical relationships in a schematic, dictionary-style

Instant Cities is a survey of the phenomenon of the contemporary metropolis. From today's exploding megacities in China, India, South America and elsewhere in the developing world to the continuous re

“We are all walking around this city with our hearts sadly swimming in our chests, like dying fish on the surface of a still pond. It’s enough to make you give up entirely.” —from Instant LoveBut we d

Entertaining doesn't have to be stressful. It should be fun and fuss-free. Which is why Donna Hay has put together this collection of simple menus for truly instant entertaining. So no matter what the

Written in a jargon-free and easily accessible style, Instant Healing will teach you to use the power of words, the power of imagination, the power of touch, and the power of energy to heal all types