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An all-new, action-packed novel from New York Times bestselling author T.Z. Layton! Cat Griffin cares about three things: her mom, her friends, and volleyball. But when tragedy strikes, Cat's life is turned upside down in the middle of her sophomore year. She is uprooted from her quiet Kentucky town and moves across the country to live with her estranged father in Silver Beach, California. Cat suspected the transition would be rough. But the reality is much worse.California might as well be a foreign country, and from day one, Cat is bullied by a group of girls on the varsity volleyball team, the most popular sport at Silver Beach High. Life at "home" isn't much better. Her dad can barely make a sandwich and has no idea how to raise a daughter. With nowhere to turn, and all her friends a thousand miles away, Cat has never felt so lost. Her only hope is something she discovers about her father: He used to play beach volleyball and agrees to train her for the all-important school volleyb

The stunning second novel from the bestselling author of Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts ''Poignant, redemptive, electrifying.' - Catherine Chidgey A novel about friendship and betrayal, ambition and grief, Good Things Come and Go is also a study of homecoming and heartbreak and an ode to taking risks no matter the consequences. After the death of their young daughter, Penny Whittaker and Adam Riggs are struggling. Penny's lifelong dream of becoming a successful artist has stalled, and Riggs, battling an addiction to prescription painkillers, is coming to grips with the end of his glittering professional skateboarding career. When Penny is unexpectedly offered a chance to exhibit her work at an Auckland gallery, she accepts, despite her reservations. At the same time, Jamie Flannery suddenly finds himself out of work and out of options. To recuperate, he moves to his uncle's abandoned bach on the Coromandel, and when his childhood friend Riggs calls out of the blue the thr

Life on Our Dynamic Planet explores the forces that shape our world-from weather systems and seasons to the intricate dance between climate and life. The engaging text offers readers keys to understanding how the interaction between atmospheric dynamics, the energy we receive from the sun, ocean circulation, and Earth's yearly journey in the solar system create and maintain the environments we inhabit with millions of other living things. Through clear and approachable writing, it bridges the gap between everyday experience and the science behind weather, climate, and the living world. Answering and explaining everyday questions that pique readers' curiosity, the book explores a wide range of phenomena, from the formation of clouds, snow, and glaciers to the mechanisms behind hurricanes, droughts, and monsoons. It reveals the wonder of color, from rainbows to the patterns in flowers that are invisible to humans but act as bright UV road signs for pollinators. What makes the tropics war

Return to the world of Truly Devious as Stevie Bell and her friends travel to New York to solve a murder in the next standalone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson.Stevie might be the greatest teenage detective Ellingham Academy and the world has ever seen, but even she can't figure out what happened with her boyfriend, David. What she needs is a distraction: a good old-fashioned murder. Stevie is much happier dealing with dead people. They're a lot less confusing--they don't send cryptic texts and make out with other girls in British pubs.But then Stevie gets exactly what she wanted when a dead body turns up in the middle of a Manhattan apartment complex, and this one is . . . complicated. Caught in a web of messy alive-people feelings, Stevie finds herself questioning all human connection. Is magnetism only manipulation? Can you trust anyone? Does anyone realize that they're joining a cult--before it's too late? And are things with David really over?Read al

Gorgeous gold-foiled hardback facsimile edition of Winnie-the-Pooh presented in a beautiful gold-foiled slipcase, showcasing E.H.Shepard's original line art and A.A.Milne's classic, timeless stories. Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026! Curl up with this special facsimile edition of A.A.Milne's iconic first book of stories for children, Winnie-the-Pooh. This gold-foiled hardback edition has been reproduced with all the printer marks and irregularities that were present in the edition first printed 100 years ago in 1926. It is presented in a stylish gold-foiled slipcase with a beautiful paper bellyband wrapped around it.Meet the world's favourite bear in this delightful collection, in which Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle, and discovers the wrong sort of honey - amongst other things!A.A.Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh is nothing less than a true children's classic. Winnie-the-Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - New Original series from visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan coming soon to Prime Video. - Stephen King's legendary debut, the bestselling smash hit that put him on the map as one of America's favorite writers - In a world where bullies rule, one girl holds a secret power. Unpopular and tormented, Carrie White's life takes a terrifying turn when her hidden abilities become a weapon of horror. Unpopular at school and subjected to her mother's religious fanaticism at home, Carrie White does not have it easy. But while she may be picked on by her classmates, she has a gift she's kept secret since she was a little girl: she can move things with her mind. Doors lock. Candles fall. Her ability has been both a power and a problem. And when she finds herself the recipient of a sudden act of kindness, Carrie feels like she's finally been given a chance to be normal. She hopes that the nightmare of her classmates' vicious taunts is over . . . but an unexpected and c

"But...it feels illegal to get rid of it!" If you said that, you might be one of the gajillion people saving mountains of stuff "just in case." Forget magazine-worthy homes: even beginning to declutter after midlife can feel insurmountable--which is why everyone approaching fifty (or well beyond) should read this step-by-step organizing plan for the real world. Did you know the average household contains 300,000 items? No wonder it feels like a monumental task to deal with: we are drowning in stuff, and no one more so than today's midlifers. Their kids have left behind all their sentimental childhood stuff, compounded by dealing with the heirlooms from their own parents--where do you start? This book is not about minimalism or achieving some magazine-worthy home; it will help you change your mindsets about stuff so you can save sentimental things without drowning in them. Author, professional organizer and decluttering coach Carrie Powell shares her step-by-step secrets to achieving fr

With over 75 flaps to lift and hundreds of things to see and say these brilliant books are perfect for toddlers to share. Every page is packed with hilarious details to keep parents and toddler engaged for hours. Written to promote language development and to help boost toddlers' confidence and enjoyment as they to learn to talk.

A delirious and gripping story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined Greek myth of Daedalus, Icarus, King Minos, Ariadne, and the Minotaur.‘This book will destroy you’– Premee Mohamed, author of The Butcher of the ForestDaedalus of Crete is many things: the greatest architect in the world; the constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur; and the grieving father of Icarus, the boy who plunged into the sea as they flew from the grasp of the tyrannical King Minos.Now, Daedalus seeks to reunite with Icarus in the underworld even as he revisits his own memories of Crete, hoping to understand what went so terribly wrong at the end of his son’s life. Daedalus will confront any terror to see Icarus again – whether it be the vengeful spirit of Minos, the cunning Queen Persephone or the insatiable ghost of the Minotaur.But the truth, stalking Daedalus in the labyrinth of his own heart, might be too monstrous for him to bear . . .Breathtaking and profound, Daeda

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you'll love this! Start your festive season with some gaming magic this Christmas with the official Minecraft Advent Calendar.Stuffed to the brim with fun things to do, this Minecraft advent calendar will keep you entertained throughout the entire holiday period.The 24 pockets include festive bite-size builds, jolly activity books, adorable baubles, hilarious jokes, fun challenges, how to draw mobs and more. The perfect advent calendar for any Minecraft fan! Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey: Minecraft Beginner's Guide 978 0008615376 Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992 Minecraft Survival Handbook 978 0755503452 Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413 Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420 Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008608507 Minecraft Legends Handbook 978 0008595012 Brilliant books full of inspiration: Minecraft Bite-Size Builds: 978 0755500406 Minecraft Amazing Bite-Size Builds: 978 00

Get a midnight margarita bubbling and settle in for a spell of coloring magic from the bewitching world of Practical Magic. Join Sally, Gillian, Frances, Jet, and the rest of the beloved characters of Practical Magic for a spellbinding coloring book like no other! Capture the joy of this timeless cult classic with over 60 original illustrations inspired by the iconic moments from Practical Magic, such as Jimmy's resurrection with a can of whipped cream and Sally's whirlwind romance with Michael, as well as enchanting collage pages celebrating all things witchy. Relive the magic of the Owens sisters' journey toward home, community, and belonging time and time again with a coloring book as playful and heartfelt as the movie that inspired it. Whether you want to hone your coloring craft or simply unwind with the help of a little magic, this coloring book promises as much fun as an umbrella ride down from a rooftop.

This beautifully designed boxed set contains seven guided paperback journals, each dedicated to one of Stephen R. Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Be Proactive; Begin with the End in Mind; Put First Things First; Think Win-Win; Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood; Synergize; and Sharpen the Saw. This collection offers thoughtful prompts, reflections, and practical exercises structured to provide a step-by-step, immersive journey. It's an indispensable tool for those ready to move beyond reading the book to internalizing and practicing each habit, one journal at a time.

A worm and a dinosaur grapple with the circle of life in this hilariously macabre longform picture book, perfect for fans of The Skull.Every life has a beginning and an end, and if we're lucky, we make a few true friends along the way. And hopefully those friends won’t eat us. But you never know. When a dinosaur’s misplaced step flattens Frank the worm’s friend, Frank takes the loss in stride. He and his buddies will eat the poor guy— that’s what worms do. They eat dead things and return them to the soil. Someday, Frank’s descendants will even eat the dinosaur. But before it comes to that, there’s plenty of time to get to know each other. Even if neither can ultimately protect the other from the world’s slings and arrows, the unlikely friendship makes life worthwhile. A masterclass in dark humor, I Will Eat You in the End closes in a life-affirming catharsis it very much earns. Readers of all ages will return often to laugh, cry, and relish every page. Mortality has never been so fun.

Inspired by the local urban legend of night runners, this chilling, Kenyan-set debut blends horror and the mythical to tell a universal coming-of-age story about a girl facing impossible odds. Perfect for fans of She Is a Haunting and White Smoke When Shani returns to her elite, isolated boarding school after her father's mysterious death, she just wants to finish senior year with her scholarship intact--which means focusing on her work and staying out of trouble. Even with her best friend, Pendo, by her side, she's never quite fit in at Taji Academy. But soon, strange things start happening at school--not only are students coming down with odd, grotesque skin maladies, someone is causing chaos on campus after curfew. Are they night runners, the supernatural entities that terrorize rural neighborhoods in the dark? The strict administration insists it's just students pulling pranks. Everyone knows that night runners are just an urban legend. But when one of the popular students, Adila,

Think you know lots about animals? Think again! Did you know that owls don't have eyeballs? Or that tigers are invisible to their prey?This book contains 100 incredible things about the animal kingdom, full of creatures that glow, build, scheme, dance and everything in between. Perfect for dipping in and out of, it covers a wide range of topics, from frogs that have antifreeze in their blood and pandas that do handstands, to animal-inspired inventions and newts in space.Presented with bold, graphic illustrations and bite-sized text, each page has an unusual or unexpected fact you can take away and use to wow your friends and family.Written in consultation with experts and ideal for fact-loving readers aged 8+.

Get ready for slime, poo and all things EWW with this book of totally disgusting facts!Did you know that giraffes pick their noses with their giant tongues?Or that Romans collected urine for laundry because it whitened clothes?Or that honey badgers use their powerful foul-smelling scent glands to drive bees away from their hive?Packed with weird and disgusting facts about animals, the human body, food, space and history, it's sure to get everyone saying EWW!

Explore the hidden secrets of our planet with award-winning duo, Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.Invisible Worlds invites curious readers to take a closer look at the world around us, and marvel at the huge powers behind the tiniest phenomena.From the tiny organisms thriving all around us to the invisible energy waves sending signals to our gadgets, the world is brimming with activity that we can’t see.Some really small things can only be seen with the most powerful microscopes, while other things are just plain invisible. Did you know that hawks use ultraviolet light – invisible to humans – to see trails of wee left by mice so that they can find their next meal? Or that invisible magnetic fields are so strong they can suspend a frog in mid-air? Find out about the invisible worlds all around us, from tiny germs and bacteria to gases and gravity.Hear directly from a flea, a grain of rice, an amoeba, a gas-filled balloon and loads of other first-person narrators as they guide you through

A cosy, ghostie tale of friendship, kindness and connection by two legendary picture book masters.A little ghost lives in a vase in the attic, but when the vase breaks, the ghost goes round the house, looking for a new home: something made with love. But the house is full of tidy and shiny new things instead of old, cosy, comforting ones.When the girl of the house helps the ghost settle into a round teapot full of warm memories, the ghost can do something for the girl too: encourage her creativity and confidence.An intriguing, thought-provoking story of friendship and encouragement by two award-winning picture book creators.

Riz is determined to prove to his dad that movies matter and ghosts might be real, but he and his friends might be in over their head when they investigate the local creepy mansion. Join for the spooky adventure full of family drama, folklore from different cultures and new-found friendships! Riz Choudhry lives for two things: movies and anything spooky. His dad? Not so much. While Riz dreams of filmmaking and jump scares, his father dreams of Riz going to med school and law school--and neither one includes ghosts. But the film club is Riz's safe haven, a place where other supernatural-obsessed first-gen kids swap scary stories from their cultures. So, when the group decides to film a documentary about the creepy old mansion in town, Riz is all in. But there's a problem. His dad wants Riz to quit the club. AND the building is about to be demolished. Now Riz and his friends must use the power of filmmaking to save the mansion...before it vanishes forever. Packed with shivers, laughter,

Meet Kitty. A superhero-in-training, with cat-like superpowers.In Kitty and the Nightfall Festival, Kitty must help her favourite band, the Glitter Girls, find their lucky drumsticks in time for the big show. But things aren't quite what they seem . . .Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure.The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison.Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.Kitty has been counting down to the Hallam City Music Festival for weeks! Her favourite band, the Glitter Girls, will be performing and Kitty can't wait to see them play.But disaster strikes when drummer Candy's lucky drumsticks disappear. Without them, Candy won't play and the show will have

A perfect gift to delight Harriet Muncaster fans.Meet Isadora-half fairy, half vampire, totally unique.Meet Mirabelle-half witch, half fairy, totally mischievous.Meet Emerald-the most rebellious princess under the sea.This beautifully illustrated collection also includes a bumper activity section with fun things to make and do.A magical story collection from the world of Harriet Muncaster.A special gift edition with shiny silver foil and sprayed edges, celebrating 10 years of everyone's favourite half fairy half vampire, Isadora Moon!This collection brings together Isadora Moon, Mirabelle, and Emerald, each illustrated in their iconic two-colour style. Perfect for early readers who love chapter books filled with humour, friendship, and adventure.Join Isadora in Isadora Moon and the Vampire Festival-when Pink Rabbit goes missing at the annual vampire celebration, Isadora has to use special fairy magic to find him.In Mirabelle and the Bitten Catastrophe, Mirabelle turns her whole class i

The next instalment in the fabulous series about a class of Year 7 children navigating a new school, family life and the ups and downs of friendship - this time it's Gabby's turn to tell her story of growing up and coping with change.It’s bad enough that Gabby’s dad is dating, but when she discovers that his new girlfriend Natasha is actually Miss Bell, the super strict new teacher at school, Gabby is horrified! To make things even worse, she gets her first period, and she’s far too embarrassed to tell anyone. Gabby is determined to make sure Miss Bell does NOT become her new stepmum. But maybe there’s room for one more in her family after all?

Lift the flaps with Bluey in this book of scary things to reveal all the frightful surprises this Halloween!Lift the flaps in this book of scary things to reveal all the frightful surprises this Halloween!Bluey and Bingo live in a lovely home, there isn’t a single scary thing. Nothing disgusting happens here, and there’s definitely no magic to worry about, either. There are definitely NO ghosts. So nothing scary . . . right? Spend Halloween with Bluey and Bingo lifting the flaps in this spooktacular book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Halloween Mix and Match BookBluey: Fruit BatBluey: Hooray It’s Halloween!Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in

Meet the Pine School Pals in the first installment of this full-color, graphic novel-style series, perfect for beginning readers!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!Meet the Pine School Pals! Ms. Perez and her second-grade class are welcoming a brand-new student. They are excited to show Tate what being a Pine School Pal is all about: making friends, being kind, and learning new things! The classmates navigate friendships, encounter common conflicts, and work out solutions together. Across five stories, the Pine School Pals rescue their class pet Ribbit, put on a shark show, start an exclusive club, and more!With full-color artwork and color-coded speech bubbles throughout, this g

Decorate notebooks, water bottles, and everything else in your busy, busy home with this adorable collection of over 400 stickers featuring art from the beloved books by Richard Scarry.Sticker your world with art found in Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go; Busy, Busy Town; and many other iconic books with this delightful volume for grownups and kids alike.Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Sticker Book features classic characters like Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and other neighbors from Busytown. You’ll also find scenic template sheets that allow you to create your own collages with the stickers in the book. Just place your stickers within the scene and peel off the whole page for a beautiful montage to place on your locker, wall, notebooks, or anywhere you want to add a touch of whimsy. Plus, a selection of adhesive gift tags and calendar stickers make this book as useful as it is cute.The perfect gift for those navigating this busy, busy world, this sticker book is sure to mak

From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems comes SNAKE & BAT, a funny new early-reader series set in the world of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE! Bat plans so that Snake does not have to. Snake goes to bat when Bat makes mis-snakes. Best Friends Snake and Bat love being themselves with each other. In What Will We Find in This Box? Snake and Bat find a box. The box is exciting! The box is instructive. The box can be a toy. The box is also . . . not theirs! How can a box be one thing and so many things at the same time? Read and find out! Three-time Caldecott honoree and recipient of two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals and five Geisel Honors, Mo Willems returns to easy readers to explore how best friends support each other in the hilarious SNAKE & BAT series.