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A brand new Moomin story based on Tove Jansson's classic world and characters, with real letters to open and read.Moomin Mail is an interactive story based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!"Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt! Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise.A treat for Moomin fans old and new, this beautifully-illustrated picture book is sure to be treasured for years to come.

Pop-Up Pals: Trucks is a fun new pop-up board book for toddlers from Priddy Books! This vibrant casebound board book features a different pop-up truck in every spread from a noisy fire truck to an enormous excavator to a busy bus and more. The simple and sturdy pop-ups really bring the vehicles to life as you turn the page and explore scenes around the town. This book features bright and bold illustrations which will make it stand out on any shelf as well as an embossed finish on the cover. Children will love reading the fun rhyming text about each truck as they explore the sturdy pages. Fire Truck: Hear the noisy fire truck and it drives pastRacing to an emergency, speeding fast! The added humour in each scene is sure to make this a favorite with any truck-loving child. Publishing alongside Pop-Up Pals: Animals.

"Ink-stained Splendor ---Lillian Don's World of Enchanting Calligraphy " is a carefully crafted work of calligraphy art and literary works by the calligrapher Lillian Don, featuring her calligraphic skills and unique creations. This book showcases a collection of Tang and Song poetry, famous quotes, personal reflections, travel anecdotes, and inner thoughts, presenting artistic expressions from various fields through beautiful fonts and exquisite craftsmanship.In her book, Lillian Don utilizes brush, ink, paper, and inkstone as mediums, employing her proficient calligraphy skills and artistic insights to transform classical Tang and Song poetry and famous quotes into magnificent typographic art. She conveys poetic sentiment and wisdom through her calligraphic works, seamlessly merging words with skill and offering readers a dual enjoyment of visual and spiritual pleasure.Furthermore, The book also showcases Lillian Don's personal reflections and travel anecdotes. She uses calligraphy t

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal–winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.In the way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet, with beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Patricia Castelao.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob as her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.

社區、創造力和色彩充滿活力地描繪了 2023 年因為去年的無限樂觀情緒轉變為對鼓舞和玩耍的旺盛需求。所有跡像都表明，由於經濟不穩定、政治不穩定和環境惡化持續存在，今年將是黯淡和混亂的一年。然而，面對持續的困難，人們決心表現出韌性、創新和快樂。 Pantone 為其 2023 年度代表色 Viva Magenta 做出了明智的選擇，抓住了一種活潑的情緒：它是“非常規時間的非常規色調”。 Joyconomy今年正在興起，各品牌為所有年齡段的人提供無拘無束的遊戲和模仿扔五彩紙屑感覺的運動課程――請加入我們（揮動雙臂大量）。「新科技賦能」或「持續很久的大事件」都是形成趨勢的原因，因為它影響著人們的生活與價值觀，進而形成趨勢浪潮。而這次2023 年「Future 100 改變未來的100 件事」的發行，正是科技與反思的成果。不過，不管環境有多挑戰，我們都可以用更樂觀的態度來擁抱未來！Community, creativity, and color vibrantly paint 2023.As last year’s unbounded optimism shifts to an exuberant need for uplift and play.All signs should point towards a bleak and chaotic year as a rocky economy, political instability, and environmental deterioration persist. However, people are determined to show resilience, innovation, and joy in the face of continued hardship. Pantone’s bright choice for its Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, captures the spritely sentiment: it’s “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time,” the brand says. A joyconomy is in motion this year, with brands

改編自大家熟悉的Fly Guy，有熟悉的故事主角提高學習興趣，有故事內容讓學發音不無聊，有精心編寫的句子讓小讀者不知不覺練習相同的發音規則，加上兩本練習本做自我評量，並搭配CD跟線上音檔Storyplus，是學習自然發音的好選擇。本套組包含Fly Guy Phonics Boxed Set (10書+2習作本+1CD+Storyplus)Buzz into reading with Fly Guy!Chock-full of engaging illustrations from the iriginal Fly Guy series, each book is designed to help build a beginning readers' confidence. Kids are engaged to sound words out and even try their own hand at spelling and writing. This set includes ten books, two workbooks, an audio CD and read-along audiobooks.01. Come Back Fly Guy (Short A)(Book1)02. What Is That Smell Fly Guy? (Short E)(Book 2)03. Fly Guy's Thrilling Tricks (Short I)(Book 3)04. Fly Guy Goes to the Pet Shop (Short O)(Book4)05. Fly Guy's Stuck (Short U)(Book 5)06. Get in the Game Fly Guy! (Long A)(Book 6)07. Meet Buzz and Fly Guy (Long E)(Book 7)08. Fly Guy Dines (Long I)(Book 8)09. Fly Guy's Home at Last (Long O)(Book 9)10. Fly Guy Meets a Cute Girl (Long U)(Book 10)11. Fly Guy Workbook 1 - Short Vowel Sounds for A, E, I,

The out-of-this-world new adventure from number-one-bestselling author of The Danger Gang and The Christmasaurus: Tom Fletcher. George, Neila and Bash are the worst band on Earth. George wants them to be brilliant - but Neila has stage fright, and Bash is too distracted by his obsession with stars, aliens and faraway planets.But what they lack in talent and confidence, they make up for in heart. They're determined to blow their friends away at their school Battle of the Bands contest. But the moment they start to play...They're beamed up into space!!!Now the kids face an even bigger challenge: Battle of the Bands, but the intergalactic version. They're competing against alien bands from every galaxy! And if they don't win, they might never make it home again... Can the worst band on Earth become the best band in the universe?An intergalactically awesome tale of celebrating difference, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship.Listen to the intergalactically awesome SPACE BAND

Good things happen when you stand up for yourself! Petronius is the funniest clown in the world, but he's tired of being told what to do by the ringmaster. The animals are tired of being bossed around too. So, Petronius and his friends--Theodore the donkey, Ferdinand the horse, Gustav the lion, Luise the giraffe, and Otto the dog--leave the circus. With a little patience and creativity, the friends realize just what it would take to make them happy. They may not have a big top, but Petronius can tell his wonderful stories, the dog can run free without his collar, and the horse can nap through the waltz if he's getting sleepy. And soon the band of friends perform the show they've always dreamed of doing. This picture book classic from 1961 has been newly illustrated by award winner Torben Kuhlmann for a whole new generation to enjoy.

In Big Shot, book 16 of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix.After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he's officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball.Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won't make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg's hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley's best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal, Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure and Rowley Jeffe

The antidote to overscheduling and feeling like your days aren’t your own, Happier Hour reframes your time around life’s happiest moments to build days that aren’t just full―but fulfilling.Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted just twenty-four hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poor” ―like we never have enough. Since we can’t add more hours to the day, how can we experience our lives as richer? Is it possible to spend our days so they aren’t just full, but are fulfilling?Based on her wildly popular MBA class at UCLA, Professor Cassie Holmes demonstrates how to immediately improve our lives by changing how we perceive and invest our time. Happier Hour provides empirically based insights and easy-to-implement tools that will allow you to:- Optimally spend your hours and feel confident in those choices- Sidestep distractions- Create and savor moments of joy- Design your schedule with purpose- Look back on your years without regre

明亮的色彩與炙熱的心，荷蘭後印象派大師一生中只賣出一幅畫，生活全依靠弟弟接濟，十年燃燒生命，血淚鑄就不朽名作！「有些人的靈魂懷著火焰，卻沒有人藉此取暖，路人除了看見煙囪中冒出的一點煙之外渾然未覺，兀自前進，我們能做的只有讓火焰繼續在體內燃燒，然後等待……」──出自梵谷寫給弟弟西奧的信身為傳教士，他的宗教熱誠反而招來教會反感；想做個戀人，卻又總是在求愛時碰壁。即使被戀人接納，也受到雙方家長的反對，他滿腔的愛無處可去，卻越來越炙熱，終於化為大火，將自己熊熊燃盡。▎〈吃馬鈴薯的人〉（De Aardappeleters）陰暗、深綠的畫面色調中，油燈是唯一的光源，農夫一家人擠在狹小空間中，以憂愁嚴肅的表情分食著馬鈴薯，微微扭曲的肢體是費力支撐起生活的結果。年輕時，梵谷曾懷著宗教熱誠走入礦區布道，礦工們艱苦、危險的生活觸動了梵谷的心靈，對中下階層的刻畫貫穿了他繪畫生涯中的大部分時光。也許因幾乎是自學成才，梵谷早期對人體結構的掌握並不夠精準，也可能，因為梵谷此時總是畫礦工、農夫、妓女，而這些人因為貧困與過度勞動的緣故，早已使得肌肉骨骼的生長變形。▎〈唐吉老爹像〉（Portrait of Père Tanguy）老人從容和藹端坐畫面中央，身後數幅繪畫滿溢日本浮世繪風情，輕柔、粉嫩，豔麗的用色與從前的梵谷大不相同，他來到巴黎，發現人在創作的路上也需要同伴的友誼與刺激。〈唐吉老爹像〉創作於梵谷受弟弟西奧邀請前往巴黎以後，唐吉老爹是當地深受藝術家喜愛的畫具店老闆。梵谷在巴黎結識了許多藝術家朋友，置身在當時正興起的印象派與新印象派潮流中，也因為愛上浮世繪的大膽設色，梵谷用色逐漸明豔，這樣的特徵便展現在他為唐吉老爹畫的肖像之中。▎〈向日葵〉（Sunflowers）梵谷畫了一系列的向日葵，當中並非沒有飽滿盛開的輕盈花朵，但我們印象最深的卻總是另外幾張中焦黃、猙獰的垂死姿態，委靡、花瓣零落，卻充滿生命力地怒張著，對抗過度明亮的世界。南法的陽光多麼刺眼。約從搬到亞爾左右開始，梵谷陷入對黃色的狂熱愛好之中，此後經常可以在他的作品中看見大片黃色，以及完美襯托黃色的深藍色。在巴黎時，好友高更向梵谷要了兩幅〈向日葵〉，他在亞爾再次描繪這個主題，也抱著能以此打動高更的念頭。▎〈綁繃帶的自畫像〉（Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear）邀請高更造訪亞爾並未迎來好結果，這對朋友並不適合「

She’s got his back.Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindgerten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she’s an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker.He’s got her heart.Jack Stapleton’s a household name—captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, famous for, among other things, rising out of the waves in all manner of clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. But a few years back, in the wake of a family tragedy, he dropped from the public eye and went off the grid.They’ve got a secret.When Jack’s mom gets sick, he comes home to the family’s Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn’t want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah—against her will and her better judgment—finds herself pretending to be Jack’s girlfriend as a cov

In this expressively illustrated picture book about acknowledging differences and strengths, an overeager dinosaur school bus causes problems for the city's transportation system-so the children find a place where oversize is perfect. Every morning, Leilong the school bus shuttles through the city, picking up children as he goes. But a brontosaurus longer than a tennis court and heavier than five buses causes big problems in the busy streets.The school decides he can't be the bus anymore. The children must find a way to help their long friend fit in. Bei Lynn's loose and vibrant illustrations bring to life the charming world of Leilong, where brontosauruses share the city with ordinary vehicles, and sliding out the bedroom window down the neck of the dinosaur school bus is an everyday activity.From the world of Leilong the Library Bus:"Intriguing dialogue and winning characters" Kirkus Reviews"A sweet adventure that celebrates dinosaurs and imagination" Youth Services Book Review"Remin

An all-new Father’s Day Pictureback book based on the new Go, Dog. Go! animated series on Netflix! Includes over 30 paw-some stickers! Children ages 3 to 7 will be doggone excited to read about Tag, Scooch, and all their furry friends from the new Netflix Go, Dog. Go! animated series as they celebrate dads and doorbells in this paw-some picture book―with over 30 stickers! Based on the P.D. Eastman bestselling classic book, Go, Dog. Go! this new Netflix animated series is all about community, friendship, and family. GO, DOG. GO! is a Netflix animated series for preschoolers about a 6-year-old dog and her adventures in a joyful, fun-loving community of dogs on the go!

This hardcover deluxe junior novelization retells the exciting story of Disney and Pixar's upcoming animated feature film Lightyear--in theaters Summer 2022! The Deluxe Junior Novelization also comes with a full-color insert full of scenes from the film and a pull-out movie poster!LIGHTYEAR is a sci-fi action-adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans)--the hero who inspired the toy. The film reveals how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. LIGHTYEAR is directed by Angus MacLane, produced by Galyn Susman, and opens in theaters in Summer 2022. The thrilling film is all retold in this hardcover deluxe junior novelization that's perfect for girls and boys ages 6 to 9.

《Station Eleven》、《The Glass Hotel》作者2022年新作。溫哥華小島到虛構的月球城市，橫跨數世紀傳遞人性。The award-winning, best-selling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with a novel of art, time, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space.Edwin St. Andrew is eighteen years old when he crosses the Atlantic by steamship, exiled from polite society following an ill-conceived diatribe at a dinner party. He enters the forest, spellbound by the beauty of the Canadian wilderness, and suddenly hears the notes of a violin echoing in an airship terminal―an experience that shocks him to his core. Two centuries later a famous writer named Olive Llewellyn is on a book tour. She’s traveling all over Earth, but her home is the second moon colony, a place of white stone, spired towers, and artificial beauty. Within the text of Olive’s best-selling pandemic novel lies a strange pass

Now in translation for the first time, the award-winning debut that broke literary ground in Japan explores diaspora, prejudice, and the complexities of a teen girl’s experience growing up as a Zainichi Korean, reminiscent of Min Jin Lee's classic Pachinko and Sandra Cisneros’s The House on Mango Street.Seventeen-year-old Ginny Park is about to get expelled from high school―again. Stephanie, the picture book author who took Ginny into her Oregon home after she was kicked out of school in Hawaii, isn’t upset: she only wants to know why. But Ginny has always been in-between; she can't bring herself to open up to anyone about her past, or about what prompted her to flee her native Japan. Then, among the scraps of paper and drawings of Stephanie's stories, Ginny finds a mysterious scrawl that changes everything: The sky is about to fall. Where do you go? Ginny sets off alone on the road in search of an answer, with only her journal as a confidante. In witty and brutally honest vignettes,

This feline-focused picture book is about imagination, courage, and seeing the world differently: as a place of possibility and endless opportunity for everyday adventures! Olivia is an indoor cat--a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer who is never afraid. From hunting fierce shoelaces to climbing all the way to the top of the bookcase, Olivia has always been able to count on her bravery. But will it be enough to help her face the big, uncertain world outside her home? From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra and Such a Good Boy, comes a charming picture book about the life of a cat: its ups and downs and sometimes-surprising in-betweens. At once relatable and illuminating, this story takes the youngest of readers straight into the mind of a cat! What may seem quiet and subdued from the outside is in fact an emotionally rich existence filled with likes and dislikes, adventures and misadventures, challenges and fears. Featuring whimsical,

以豐厚創作與教學基底累積的造型技藝　雕塑學習的必備專書 彼得．魯比諾（Peter Rubino）是當代少數集藝術家、教育家、作者頭銜於一身的世界雕塑名家。1972年投入創作以來，作品不勝枚舉，為全美國許多重要機構所典藏，包括為美國前總統歐巴馬與傳奇爵士鋼琴家戴夫．布魯貝克製作的肖像、六○年代洋基名匠羅傑．馬里斯的全身人像、迪士尼公司委製的「天使」紀念碑、以及為本•古里安大學設計的「萬物之母」抽象雕塑等。此外，他亦先後於美國國家設計學院、布魯克林博物館藝術學院、銀礦藝術中心等三所學校執教，擁有超過三十五年的深厚教學經驗。 魯比諾的創作注重觀察、解構，高超的捏塑功力悠遊於寫實與抽象之間。而最為人津津樂道的，莫過於在極短時間內結合音樂發展出的獨特現場雕塑表演。「黏土中的交響樂」（Symphony in Clay）即為他伴隨著貝多芬第五號交響曲，於二十分鐘內將逾百公斤的黏土捏塑成大音樂家的半身像，博得滿堂喝采。 多年來，魯比諾秉持「用熱誠去追尋」（Pursuit it with Passion）的理念，亦著有兩本不可多得、嘉惠後世的雕塑技法教學書。本書《肖像雕塑法》將其豐富的創作及教學實務化為圖文說明，逐步講解從材料準備、工具介紹、頭部結構觀察、現場雕塑演示、五官細節雕塑到燒製處理的完整過程。如此大師典範，引領世界各地無數雕塑學習者踏上創作之路。 本書特色簡明直觀的圖文解說近300張實作示範照，搭配清晰具體的核心要點實用易學的創作技巧強調實用，基礎技法強調實用、易於學習，初學者也能成功塑造肖像結構拆解深入淺出從解剖學出發，透視骨骼肌理、掌握五官比例，營造人物真實感 亞馬遜網路書店五星好評• 使用真人模特兒進行雕刻的照片清晰、詳細，清楚說明了該區域的重點。• 按照魯比諾的指示，我在第一次嘗試時就能構建出非常高的相似度。如果您想依循正確的方向上手並確定基礎知識，我無法想像有更好的書。• 當我開始認真研究雕塑之後，借助這本書獲得極大的改進。我必須向所有對雕塑有興趣的人傳達這本書的重要性。

Imagine if you could have an adventure in the jungle. What if you could have MILLIONS of them? With this story-building book, readers aged 5+ can create their own jungle-inspired adventures, over and over again. Just read the question and choose from the vibrant pictures on the page to build the story.The book is packed full of fun, silly and exciting things to choose from, including: Searching for a fire-breathing snakeTaking a fairy queen along on the adventureTravelling through a ruined cityBefriending an enormous gorillaFacing a grouchy jungle ogrePacking some spare underpants Once you've finished, turn back to the start and make different choices to build a completely new tale. There are millions of possible combinations and endless stories to be told! And can you find the cheeky penguin hidden on each page? Let's Tell a Story is a series of books designed to help you dream up your very own adventures. From selecting which hero to be and where to visit, to deciding on how the stor

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir comes a brilliant, unforgettable, and heart-wrenching contemporary YA novel about family and forgiveness, love and loss, in a sweeping story that crosses generations and continents.Lahore, Pakistan. Then.Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Cloud’s Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start.Juniper, California. Now.Salahudin and Noor are more than best friends; they are family. Growing up as outcasts in the small desert town of Juniper, California, they understand each other the way no one else does. Until The Fight, which destroys their bond with the swift fury of a star exploding. Now, Sal scrambles to run the family motel as his mother Misbah’s health fails and his grieving father loses himself to alcoholism. Noor, meanwhile, walks a harrowing tightrope: working at her wrathful uncle’s liquor store wh

《喝下月亮的女孩》作者奇幻新作。被譽為英雄的鎮長暗指醜陋的怪物拐走孤兒，大眾便對此深信不疑。只有孤兒院的孩子們了解怪物真正樂善好施的一面，他們能反轉謠言，撥開迷霧，揭露小鎮中真實的邪惡嗎？A new instant fantasy classic from Newbery medalist Kelly Barnhill about the power of generosity and love—and how a community suffers when they disappear. Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the people to lose their library, their school, their park, and even their neighborliness. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help. After all, he is a famous dragon slayer. (At least, no one has seen a dragon in his presence.) Only the clever children of the Orphan House and the kindly Ogress at the edge of town can see how dire the town’s problems are.Then one day a child goes missing from the Orphan House. At the Mayor’s suggestion, all eyes turn to the Ogress. The Orphans know this can’t be: the Ogress, along with a flock of excellent crows, secretly delivers gifts to the p

當代鉅作直揭殘酷黑奴歷史。托妮莫里森於今昔與虛實流轉間，重筆刻畫非裔美國人的苦痛與傷痕。由2019年布克獎得主Bernardine Evaristo為其撰寫序言。'An American masterpiece' A.S. ByattWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY BOOKER PRIZE WINNER BERNARDINE EVARISTOSethe is now miles away from Sweet Home - the farm where she was kept as a slave for many years. Unable to forget the unspeakable horrors that took place there, Sethe is haunted by the violent spectre of her dead child, the daughter who died nameless and whose tombstone is etched with a single word, 'Beloved'. A tale of brutality, horror and, above all, love at any cost, Beloved is Toni Morrison's enduring masterpiece and best-known work.Stunningly-designed new editions of Toni Morrison's best-known novels, published by Vintage Classics in celebration of her life and work. 'The literary titian we must never stop learning from' MetroWinner of the PEN/Saul Bellow award for achievement in American fiction

王子沒想到那名讓他難以忘懷、來自奴隸階層的異國女孩將成為王國存亡的關鍵之人。列國紛爭、禁忌愛戀及無法抵擋的命運，以波斯神話為靈感，《茱麗葉三部曲》作者刻劃全新奇幻愛情史詩。Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people—bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s first in an epic, romantic trilogy based on Persian folklore. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated superstar author Tahereh Mafi blends an intricate, absorbing world, steamy romance, and glimmering magic, with Persian mythology.

"A top-notch literary brainteaser." -New York TimesSoon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot--coming September 17, 2021 Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries.The tranquility of a luxury cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life.Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: "I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger." Yet under the searing heat of the Egyptian sun, nothing is ever quite what it seems.A sweeping mystery of love, jealousy, and betrayal, Death on the Nile is one of Christie's most legendary and timeless works."Death on the Nile is perfect." --The Guardian"On

For fans of Cloud Atlas and Station Eleven, a spellbinding and profoundly prescient debut that follows a cast of intricately linked characters over hundreds of years as humanity struggles to rebuild itself in the aftermath of a climate plague--a daring and deeply heartfelt work of mind-bending imagination from a singular new voice. Beginning in 2030, a grieving archeologist arrives in the Arctic Circle to continue the work of his recently deceased daughter at the Batagaika crater, where researchers are studying long-buried secrets now revealed in melting permafrost, including the perfectly preserved remains of a girl who appears to have died of an ancient virus.Once unleashed, the Arctic Plague will reshape life on Earth for generations to come, quickly traversing the globe, forcing humanity to devise a myriad of moving and inventive ways to embrace possibility in the face of tragedy. In a theme park designed for terminally ill children, a cynical employee falls in love with a mother d

real stories & advice from older girls who've been there-& survived!If you're a teen girl, having close friends and a fun social life is a major factor in your happiness. When relationships are solid, you feel good. When they're not, it can be hard to focus on anything else. Adults may want to help, but you'll probably find yourself thinking, You have no idea what this is like. That's where The Teen Girl's Survival Guide comes in, offering must-have tips and advice from older girls who've been where you are now-and made it through.Packed with real-life stories, words of wisdom, and fun quizzes, this is your go-to guide for making great friends while staying true to yourself. One survival tip at a time, you'll build a sense of genuine confidence and gain the skills you need to have the social life you deserve. So, if you're ready to attract, create, and sustain positive relationships that'll keep you smiling, The Teen Girl's Survival Guide is for you!"The best part of the book i

When the past won't stay buried... In Their Footsteps by New York Times Bestselling Author Tess Gerritsen The quiet scandal surrounding her parents' death has always haunted Beryl Tavistock. Now she's asking dangerous questions, and the answers are proving that the past does not die easily. Pulled into a world of espionage, Beryl quickly discovers that she needs help, and former CIA agent Richard Wolf is her only hope. But in a world where trust is a double-edged sword, friends become enemies, and enemies are killers. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME Justice for a Ranger by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Rita Herron Texas Ranger Cole McKinney's half brothers have called him back to Justice, Texas, to help solve two murder cases--with their father as the prime suspect. Joey Hendricks came to Justice as the governor's special investigator. Together, she and Cole team up to find answers, unleashing a passion that's impossible to resist. But Joey's own secrets could blow her one chan

In this epic conclusion to the Seafire trilogy, which Booklist called “Mad Max by way of Davy Jones,” Caledonia Styx will risk everything—her heart, her crew, and even her life—to defeat Lir and take back the Bullet Seas once and for all.The vicious warlord Aric Athair is dead. But the fight for the Bullet Seas is far from over. Caledonia’s nemesis, Lir—the man responsible for destroying her family—has seized control of the warlord’s army and rendered the seas more dangerous than ever.Caledonia and her crew have fled to Cloudbreak to prepare for an all-out war. And they are not the only ones. Rogue ships and even a few defecting Bullets show up to join their fight. But Lir is always one step ahead of Caledonia, anticipating her every move as he secures the seas for himself.With the fight growing desperate, Caledonia is forced to make an unlikely and unsteady alliance with a new enemy, one who hates Lir almost as much as she does. It’s a terrible gamble that could cost her dearly, but w

A Netflix Original series!The second book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidThe zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies―but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose?Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally the bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zombies are vanishing . . . before he and his

Lord Vader...rise! Picking up directly where Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith ends, follow Vader as he ascends to power as a Dark Lord of the Sith! Having lost everything dear to him and now more machine than man, Vader takes his first steps into a darker world -- beginning by eradicating the galaxy's remaining Jedi! But librarian Jocasta Nu is making a desperate effort to preserve the religion's legacy -- and the stirrings of a rebellion have begun in the Mon Cala system! To ensure the Emperor's grip on the galaxy is absolute, Vader must deal swiftly and brutally with any uprisings...but he has a goal of his own. And as darkness rises above Mustafar, scene of Vader's greatest defeat, will the man once called Anakin Skywalker realize his true destiny? COLLECTING: Darth Vader (2017) 1-25, Darth Vader Annual (2015) 2

STEM subjects are where the future's at. Now you can be a science superstar with this colorful practice book. Are you a budding Einstein? Or do you need a little more help to avoid falling behind in science class? DK's How to be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering course book for children aged 7-14 now has two accompanying workbooks: Workbook 1 covers ages 7-11 and Workbook 2 covers ages 11-14. These workbooks will help to cement everything you need to know about "STE" subjects through practice questions and practical exercises. Easy-to-follow instructions allow you to try out what you've studied, helping you understand what you've learned in school or giving extra revision practice before that important test. Workbook 2 is aimed at children aged 11-14 (Grades 6, 7, and 8 in the US), and covers all the key areas of the school curriculum for this level, including genes and DNA, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, the periodic table, heat transfer, electricity and magnetism

Discover Jessica Townsend's magical bestselling Nevermoor series in this gorgeous paperback gift set including: Nevermoor, Wundersmith, and Hollowpox !Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each with an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent tha

你知道古埃及人認為大腦是沒有用處的人體器官嗎？過去放屁竟然可以是一種職業？！曾擔任過6年菜鳥醫生的英國喜劇演員Adam Kay帶來令人噴飯的人體醫學歷史冷知識，讀本形式搭配插圖，國小以上適讀。The brand-new, hilarious book from bestselling, record-breaking author Adam Kay.The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off but there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then . . .doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked.It's time to find out why Ancient Egyptians thought the brain was just a useless load of old stuffing that might as well be chucked in the bin, why teachers forced their pupils to smoke cigarettes, why hairdressers would cut off their customers' legs, and why people used to get paid for farting. (Unfortunately that's no longer a thing - sorry.)You'll get answers to questions like:Why did patients gargle with wee?How did a doctor save people's lives using a washing machine, a can of beans and some old sausages?What was the great stink? (No, it's not what doctors call your bum.)If you're sure you're ready,

The Perfume Directory is a beautifully illustrated compendium of more than 500 recommended scents, designed to help you pick out your next favourite fragrance. Perfumes have the power to make us feel fabulous, remind us of treasured memories and to help us through the trials of daily life. But with so many out there, how do you choose something new? When the scents in the perfume shop are making you dizzy, how do you remain focused? And if your favourite scent goes out of stock, how do you replace it? The Perfume Directory is here to help. Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven deliver a host of new scents for you to try - including bargain finds and luxury treasures, iconic stalwarts and indie newcomers, the masculine and the feminine. Sarah and Samantha describe each perfume's unique top, mid and base notes to bring each scent to life - from how long it lasts on the skin to the emotion it triggers; the playful and sexy to the romantic and natural; perfumes that evoke long, hot summer d

一舉打進英國國家圖書獎決選名單！深受大小朋友喜愛的大衛威廉斯再次以明快節奏與機智妙語，將主角及讀者送進一所與世隔絕的神祕學校，那裡不僅有難以下嚥的營養午餐及古怪可疑的老師，還有一個石破天驚的秘密…The new children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying - especially the mysterious Science teacher Doctor Doktur.When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises something very odd is going on...something involving Doctor Doktur, a pair of strange spectacles, and a 'Monsterfication Machine'. And ultimately she finds herself face to face with a real life Megamonster.There seems to be no escape - but for Larker, nothing is impossible...

Hey, water! I know you! You're all around. Join a young girl as she explores her surroundings and sees that water is everywhere. But water doesn't always look the same, it doesn't always feel the same, and it shows up in lots of different shapes.Water can be a lake, it can be steam, it can be a tear, or it can even be a snowman. As the girl discovers water in nature, in weather, in her home, and even inside her own body, water comes to life, and kids will find excitement and joy in water and its many forms. This book is conversational in tone and good to read aloud, but full of scientific facts narrated from a child's perspective.The artwork is bold and striking, with beautiful design make this attractive to pick up and handle. There is added backmatter on the water cycle, water conservation, and more.

【本書簡介】 《隱形人》是一部膾炙人口的經典科幻小說，內容講述一個男人發明可將人隱形的藥劑，但這位隱形人卻做了許多錯事。H．G．維爾斯描繪一個精妙的科學性發現，也描述出一個格格不入的人，處於絕望深淵的孤獨生活，最終走向毀滅之路。這部作品曾被改編成各式戲劇、電影以及科幻類影視作品，也是H．G．維爾斯的經典代表作。 After a man with bandages wrapped around hi

A mesmerising retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Perfect for fans of CIRCE, A SONG OF ACHILLES, and THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS.As Princesses of Crete and daughters of the fearsome King Minos, Ariadne and her sister Phaedra grow up hearing the hoofbeats and bellows of the Minotaur echo from the Labyrinth beneath the palace. The Minotaur - Minos's greatest shame and Ariadne's brother - demands blood every year.When Theseus, Prince of Athens, arrives in Crete as a sacrifice to the beast, Ariadne falls in love with him. But helping Theseus kill the monster means betraying her family and country, and Ariadne knows only too well that in a world ruled by mercurial gods - drawing their attention can cost you everything. In a world where women are nothing more than the pawns of powerful men, will Ariadne's decision to betray Crete for Theseus ensure her happy ending? Or will she find herself sacrificed for her lover's ambition?Ariadne gives a voice to the forgotten w

The #1 New York Times-bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, now in a premium mass market edition. Available just in time for The 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal win as well as the 8/2 broadcast of the PBS /American Experience documentary, The Boys of '36. and the start of the 2016 Summer Olympics. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times--the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf H