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Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost?Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have.More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

Elmo wants to share a special message with his friends. Help him find them one by one, including your little one’s favourite characters: Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch.Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages while they enhance their social-emotional learning and explore themes of friendship and unconditional love.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo as they reveal Elmo and his friends.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Elmo Loves You will appeal to both parents and children, and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.© 2024 Sesame Workshop.

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Animal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

Relive your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this paw-some official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, and all their friends on their action-packed adventures in this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series. This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 200 stickers total! -- that can be used to create sticker scenes and decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

Dinosaur Girl is a 10-year-old girl who loves drawing and dinosaurs.She came into this world with her "special mission."Facing challenge after challenge, She was brave and fearless, even when scared.On the canvas of her life, she fills it with bold, bright colors of strength. Her journey of resilience touches the hearts of readers, bringing courage and strength to those who may be facing the valleys of life!◎Features of this Book：The story is written by Chi-Chi’s mother and illustrated by the renowned healing illustrator, Iris Chang.《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is a creation that transcends time and space. Iris Chang's warm and delicate illustrations seamlessly incorporate Chi-Chi's past drawings, making this picture book a collaborative work between the two.In the picture book, the illustrator designed various styles of scenes based on the storyline. Each double-page spread becomes a beautiful piece of art in itself. When these illustrations are connected t

This book is the second in a two-volume monograph on the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts. Looted in 1942 from the Warring States-period Chu tomb at Zidanku, Changsha, the manuscripts date to the turn from the 4th to the 3rd centuries BCE and are the only pre-Imperial Chinese manuscripts on silk found to-date. The monograph represents the culmination of almost four decades of research by Professor Li Ling of Peking University. Volume One addresses the circumstances of the discovery of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts and the subsequent provenance history in China and the United States.Volume Two provides the first complete transcription of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts in their entirety together with reproductions of the original manuscripts. The transcription is accompanied by comprehensive annotations, with full paleographic and philological analysis of the texts. An English translation of the texts has been added by Professor Donald Harper. For the first time, the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts can be

A perfect gift for young graduates!From the beloved World of Eric Carle comes a vibrant journey into the amazing possibilities that lie ahead.Just like Brown Bear imagines all the wonderful things that Baby Bear can be, this colorful board book inspires little graduates (ages 0-3) to dream big as they take their first steps forward. TIME TO GROW is a heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great present for graduation, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!With enchanting illustrations by Eric Carle and a heartwarming message, it's the perfect way to say "No matter who you choose to be, no matter what you do, one truth is forever... I am proud of you!"Look for other World of Eric Carle books to celebrate milestone with your little one:- BABY BEAR'S BUSY DAY- BEAR HUGS! FROM BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS- BROWN BEAR'S LITTLE BOOK OF THANKS- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS ABC- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS 123- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS COLORS- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS SHAPES

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

The official novelization of Disney’sMufasa: The Lion King.Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.

【本書特色】★超額 α 實證、AOA資產配置法★量化思想、量化實踐、Spearman 相關度★量化方法、量化策略、多因數投資★網格交易、風險平價策略★風險控制、凱利公式★交易資訊系統外接★遺傳演算法在黃金投資中的應用★大規模神經網路及股票非量價複合策略★小波分析及金融工程多維度應用★量化最新科技介紹與探索【書籍內容】本書主要探討AI量化投資的技術與方法，涵蓋多個重要主題。首先，書中介紹了如何通過JDBC驅動連接MySQL資料庫，並詳細說明了資料庫的操作過程，包括查詢和更新資料的基本步驟。接著，作者利用JMatLink套裝程式進行混合程式設計，並通過蒙地卡羅模擬來求解z值，展示了數學方程式的應用。書中還推導了Spearman相關度與Pearson相關度的共生關係，從風險結構的角度進行分析，提出了風險平價的原始模型、常規模型、增強模型和槓桿模型等四類數學模型，層層遞進，邏輯清晰。此外，凱利公式的電腦動態模擬也被納入討論，這是量化投資行業實現自動化交易的基礎。書中還分析了超額收益案例的因式分解，並提供因數與因數群結構的示意圖，明確區分AI量化投資與傳統量化投資的本質差異。高頻交易和時間極限微分收益率的概念也被深入探討，並引入灰色連結度矩陣來分析宏觀經濟因數。資產向量圖和雲滴模擬基金的風格漂移等內容，進一步豐富了理論框架。針對網格交易的原理，書中以中國滬深300指數為例進行解釋，並對資產組合的收益進行因式分解，揭示了現代金融投資的風控理論系統，旨在解決在已知勝率和賠率的情況下，如何合理配置資金的問題。最後，基於連線券商系統的角度，書中提供了實用的介紹，為讀者在量化投資領域的實踐提供了指導。整體而言，本書不僅涵蓋了量化投資的理論基礎，還提供了豐富的實證案例和應用實踐，對於希望深入了解AI量化投資的讀者具有重要的參考價值。

This best-selling Five-Minute Stories format features twelve adventures with Spidey and His Amazing Friends that can be read aloud in five minutes each.This exciting Spidey and His Amazing Friends collection features twelve stories that can be read aloud in five minutes. Each action-packed adventure is paired with colorful illustrations featuring Team Spidey, as well as baddies like Electro, Rhino, and Gobby.Perfect for bedtime, or anytime, Spidey and His Amazing Friends 5-Minutes Storiesinclude such stories as Hangout Headache, A Day with Black Panther, Follow That Sea Monster, and more! For more 5-minute action and adventure stories, collect: · Marvel Storybook Collection: 5-Minute Marvel Stories· Disney Junior 5-Minute Mickey Stories· 5-Minute Disney*Pixar Stories

A pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love MoanaLittle ones can find adventure with Moana in the 5 pop-up surprises inside!Welcome to Motunui, the island where Moana lives. She’s looking for an adventure, could she be hiding under the flaps inside? Featuring the most-loved characters from the film, such as Maui, Pua, Heihei, and Moana, little ones can turn the pages to reveal the different environments on the island, and encounter a magical surprise under every flap.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they’ll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each character, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Moana Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time

In Christianity and Education in Modern China, Wong Man Kong, George Kam Wah Mak, and other contributors demonstrate how Christianity served as a driving force in the development of modern education in China. Each of the chapters offers new insights into Christian involvement in different issues concerning education in modern China. The contributors examine how Christian missionaries and Chinese Christian educators interacted with China’s social, cultural, and political contexts. Also explored are the Christian legacies of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as how the spirit of Christian higher education in modern China has been carried on in Asia. This volume suggests that Western missionary and Chinese Christian perspectives of higher education were complementary with each other in modern China.

No sound, no problem！（掩耳盜鈴） Groundless worries （杞人憂天） There are hundreds more of these Chinese idioms (chengyu) that pack a lot of meaning into four characters。 Many of these Chinese idioms originate from historical events，classics，and folklore； they give us valuable insights into Chinese culture，history，and literature。 Aimed at English learners，The Magic Four groups together some of these well-known stories with attitude and behaviour as its theme。 Each story is accompanied with extra learning elements： • The literal and figurative meanings； • A similar idiom/phrase in the English language； • Definitions of useful vocabularies in the story； • Meanings of different idioms/phrases used in the stories and examples。 Not only will you gain insight into Chinese wisdom accumulated for centuries but also learn fun aspects of the English language too！

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.

Five hilarious rhyming tales that are fun to read aloud.This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's a yeti whose cooking causes chaos and a gopher who's a royal chauffeur. Together with cockatoos on a cruise, a hyena ballerina and a cheeky chimp, they make a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.

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?

打造自動化測試策略，完美交付高品質App！ 從基礎自動化測試技術開始，為進階測試技術奠定基礎！ 【專業推薦】 「身為Flutter開發者的你，也想提升工作效率、降低錯誤，變成像Paul一樣不慌不忙的開發者嗎？你可以從第一章、第二章先了解在Flutter中測試基本的編寫方法、與框架的互動，以及撰寫時該注意的事項。接著，在三到六章中，學會何時與如何隔離依賴，藉以提升開發效率，不再受限於框架的規定，並藉由Widget的測試來讓你的測試更靠近用戶的使用場景，而避免過度依賴於底層邏輯，進而輔助架構的重構。最後，可以在七到八章中，了解到適度的整合測試、好的IDE工具、自動化的CI/CD流程，以及大家最愛講但很少做的TDD如何幫助你的開發效率更上層樓。Paul在本書中引用了許多前輩大師的經典作品，對我來說，就像是絕世武功的目錄，幫助我們想要探究更深入的內容與理論時，可以按圖索驥、順藤摸瓜地找到該找的內容，而節省在茫茫Google海摸索，與在ChatGPT每次不盡相同的答案中比較探索的時間。」 ─ Kuma Syu，「Kuma老師的軟體工程教室」板主 【內容簡介】 ♔ 測試最佳實踐：由淺入深討論測試，探討如何優雅實踐 ♔ 學習測試概念：了解單元測試、Widget測試與整合測試 ♔ 展示實戰案例：結合真實案例，展示不同面向的測試 ♔ 延伸進階議題：使用TDD、IDE工具，提升產品開發效率 本書內容改編自第15 屆iThome鐵人賽Mobile Development組的佳作系列文章《30天輕鬆學會Flutter 測試》。市面上有許多關於測試的書籍，對於使用Java或C#的開發者，通常能輕鬆找到與熟悉語言相關的測試實踐書籍，但是對於Flutter開發者來說，資源相對較少且分散。雖然Flutter本身支援單元測試、Widget測試和整合測試，但專門針對Flutter開發的完整測試指南並不多見。 本書專注於Flutter App開發中常用的各類自動化測試技術，從單元測試入門，逐步延伸至Widget測試與整合測試，並討論一些測試中會遇到的困難與如何解決，以及好的測試實踐做法，為其他進階測試技術打下基礎。除此之外，本書也會簡要介紹一些進階主題，例如：廣為人知的TDD、如何在CI系統中自動測試、善用工具加速測試等議題。 【本書特色】 ✪由單元測試入門，奠定基礎測試概念。 ✪運用3A原則，奠定測試

Get to know global superstar Beyoncé in this push, pull and slide book, perfect for the littlest members of the Beyhive!Little Superstars: Beyoncéis an interactive introduction to the influential singer, performer and businesswoman, and empowers young children to dream big.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Beyoncé’s incredible life story, and even dance and sing along with her!With bright, colorful illustrations by Jayri Gomez, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.Meet more Little Superstars in this series! Also available:Little Superstars:Taylor

A novelty board book for preschoolers, introducing them to scientists who changed the world.Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for young children to these amazing scientists.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Explorers, Space and Inventors.

From former UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes an extraordinary collection of tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long. Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own. Prefaced by a note from the author, and with two creative writing challenges at

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

A parent's love knows no bounds. Share the LOVE of favorite Disney animal families in this delightfully illustrated board book! This sweet board book illustrates that no matter time or distance, Mom and Dad's love for their child only grows stronger with each passing moment. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and EVERY day, this sweet story will delight little ones with adorable illustrations of favorite Disney characters, like Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo, and Pongo, Perdita, and their pups. Add to your Disney Baby collection with such favorites as: - Disney Baby: I Love You This Much! - Disney Baby: I Love You Mom- Disney Baby: I Love You, Dad- Disney Baby: Love, Hugs, Hearts - And more!

London’s most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award–nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this novelization of the film is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Featuring an 8-page full-color photo insert from the film Paddington in Peru, this retelling of the film is sure to delight any Paddington fan.

UNLOCK READING SUCCESS AND LEARN SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! This delightfully friendly workbook helps kids ages 5 to 7 learn 120 need-to-know sight words for beginning readers. With familiar characters like the Lorax, plus more than 80 pages of fun activities, it's perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young reader who wants to improve their reading comprehension and fluency.Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerful way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, often through repetition. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 1 is perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young learner who needs extra reinforcement with the sight words commonly encountered in classrooms and at kindergarten reading levels.Packed with plenty of practice, th

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren’t quite ready to read I Survived!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!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way.In this third adventure, the Jacksons are called to Minnesota, where a blizzard is sweeping through the area. Snow-filled skies, icy roads, chilly temperatures... There are people and animals in danger! Will the Disaster Squad be able to brave the cold and lend a helping hand?With action-packed adve

西班牙暢銷童書，歡迎來到夢幻獨角獸王國！小女孩克勞蒂亞剛進入魔法學院，學習魔法與獨角獸的奧祕。期末飛行考試在即，她能否與新朋友們攜手完成挑戰？Do you believe in unicorns? School, friendship, and a certain magical beast will enchant beginning readers in this first of a series. Welcome to Unicornia, the most wonderful place ever! Claudia is about to start her first day at the Unicornia Academy of Magic, where she'll learn all about spells, potions, and most importantly, unicorns! But she will need to ace her first unicorn flying test at the end of the week if she hopes to advance. With the help of her new friends, will Claudia learn to ride in record time? Get ready for unicorns, glitter, and magic galore in this shimmering story of friendship and fun. Originally published in Spain, the popular series, with sweet illustrations and a simple, humorous text, is poised to charm young unicorn fans everywhere.

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake and Worm encounter a mysterious Ghost Dragon!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!Zoltan, an evil wizard, has stolen a Dream Orb! With the orb, Zoltan has access to the Dream World -- a place that is forbidden to all wizards. Drake and Bo travel to Zoltan's castle in Gothica to stop him. There, they meet Dragon Master Sandor and his Ghost Dragon Phantom. Is Phantom a ghost or a dragon? Can Drake and Bo find the orb and stop Zoltan before he opens the Dream Gate?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!

A moving and uplifting novel about finding help where you need it, from the internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mother has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. When rainbow-shimmering ghost animals begin to appear, she's convinced that they hold the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven, and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help herself and her mum.

This epic 10-book set of magical Greek myths adapted and illustrated for younger readers. Including the stories of Persephone, Athena, Prometheus, the Greek Mythology Collection is a fantastic introduction to the world of Greek gods and goddesses, titans and monsters. Perfect for adventure lovers aged 7+Adapted and illustrated for young readersTitles in this set:1. Eros and Psyche 2. Persephone3. Bellerophon and Pegasus4. Phaethon and the Sun Chariot 5. King Midas6. Daedalus and Icarus 7. Athena and the Naming of Athens 8. Pandora's Box 9. Prometheus10. Battle of the Titans Eros and PsycheAngry that her followers have begun worshipping someone else, Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty, decides to punish the human Princess Psyche. She tells her son Eros, God of Love, to make Psyche fall in love with the ugliest, meanest creature on Earth.For once, Eros disobeys his mother. He and Psyche fall in love with each other. But when doubt drives them apart, Psyche must complete three impossible t

From the creators ofRaidersDaniel Freedman and CROM, comes this third installment of the dark fantasy graphic novel of epic adventure and magic.Nothing has gone right. With Birdking out of commission and most of her friends lost, Bianca finally reaches the golden city of Atlas. But when she finds herself too eager to pay her debt to the All Father, she threatens to lose the only thing she has left—herself.

They have nothing in common--so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits--and the most amazing sex--Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the i

A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge--life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the fa

Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.It's time for them to decide what's most important--hockey or love.It's time to make a call.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with bene

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

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid--book two in her fan-favorite Game Changers series.Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that--definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him--except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option...Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming

During the nineteenth century, the transpacific world underwent profound transformation, due to the transition from sail to steam navigation that was accompanied by a concomitant reconfiguration of power. This book explores the ways in which diverse Mexican, British, Chinese, and Japanese interests participated, particularly during Porfirio Díaz’s presidency at the peak of Mexico’s participation in the steam network: from its 1860s outset through a time of many revolutionary changes ending with the World War, the Mexican Revolution, the opening of the Panama Canal, and the introduction of a new maritime technology based on vessels run by oil. These transoceanic exchanges, generated within these new geographies of power, contributed not only to the formation of a transpacific region but also to refashioning the Mexican national imaginary. With transnationalism, global and migration studies as its main framework, this study draws upon a dazzling array of primary sources to center Mexico’

Wrap yourself in the magic of Christmas with your colouring pens and cosiest blanket, as you explore the brand-new Cozy Christmas Colouring Book, a special collaboration between Coco Wyo and Penguin Random House. It’s the perfect gift for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a little holiday cheer. With simple, cute pages you can complete in one sitting, picture yourself snuggled up, colouring relaxing scenes of snow-covered rooftops, cosy fireplaces, and festive joy.A perfect Christmas gift, or a gift to yourself to help you relax and escape – this beautiful book will delight colouring book lovers of all ages!• 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity• Thick, high-quality paper• Large, bold designs that are easy to colour• Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere• Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

Why had he come to her, with his dark secrets from a long-ago past? What was the purpose of their strange, haunting journeys back into her own childhood? Was it to help Dab, her retarded older brother