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Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor is the second book in this popular full-color chapter book series, a great fit for readers who enjoy a mix of humor, adventure, and a touch of the macabre Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . . who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. One dark and stormy night, Ghoulia's cousin Dilbert comes to visit her at Crumbling Manor. She's confused--she didn't invite him, and it turns out that Dilbert's a real grouch. He complains about everything! When Ghoulia tries to track down Auntie Departed to find out why she invited Dilbert, she finds that Auntie has vanished. Ghoulia can't find her. And the doorbell won't stop ringing. One after another, Ghoulia's friends arrive--all with the same mysterious invitation in hand. As the gang searches Crumbling Manor for Auntie Departed, one of their own goes missing. Finally, Dilbert inadvertently solves the mystery in the greenhouse when he fin

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blue's Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! They ride their bike all over town with their basket filled with magical scones, tartes, and pies to deliver. There's always something going on in Shelville and Blue loves to help their neighbors -- especially if helping them means they get to use a little bit of magic.Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And there's a special magical recipe at the end of the book!Fresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #2:Changing Magic

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

Syaman Rapongan—one of the Indigenous Tao people of Orchid Island near Taiwan—calls himself an “ocean writer.” His works blend Tao folklore and accounts of maritime life with keen critique of the social, psychological, and ecological harms of colonialism. Eyes of the Ocean is his literary autobiography, both a powerful story of survival in a settler state and a masterful portrait of the Indigenous artist as a young man.In colloquial and vivid prose, Syaman Rapongan depicts Tao beliefs in ghosts, practices of exorcism, and the parallel worlds that exist alongside the human realm. He recounts his difficulties speaking Mandarin in school, his experiences of racial discrimination and exploitation in Taipei, and his decision to return to Orchid Island to rediscover his cultural heritage, as well as his travels to visit other Indigenous artists in places such as Greenland. Eyes of the Ocean also tells the story of Syaman Rapongan’s formation as a writer, a practitioner of a genre of his own

Froggy is just a small, slimy guy trying to navigate the big wide pond, and there's no end of sticky situations for him to get caught up in! A small pond like any other lies in the forest, but dwelling in this pond is no ordinary Froggy. He's a little bit of a klutz, and making friends with local wizards, falling foul of Mrs Possum whilst trying to steal her blueberries, and getting into scraps with Crayfish Craig are all in a day's work for this slimy guy. Learning how to deal with big feelings, big magic spells, and big fish in the big world can be a lot for a little frog, but he's not giving up any time soon.

網路自動化領域的權威之作，帶你完整掌握核心技術，從手動操作邁向自動化管理，打造彈性高、易維護的現代網路架構！ 還在用手動設定網路設備、與CLI指令纏鬥傷神嗎？ 四位業界大師結合豐富實戰經驗，帶你從腳本到架構、從手動升級到自動流程，全面掌握現代化網路的關鍵技術！ 本書新版內容全面升級，整合Python、Go、Ansible、Terraform、Kubernetes等新一代主流工具與技術，從基礎入門到大型架構實戰，帶你逐步打造具備彈性、可維護、自動化的現代網路環境。適合想要從傳統網路工程轉型為具備程式設計與自動化能力的工程師！  涵蓋Python、Go語言網路自動化實務  深入講解Ansible、Nornir、Terraform等主流工具與應用  解析容器、Kubernetes與CI/CD整合實作  真實情境導向，從個人學習到企業級部署的多場景適用  網路工程師、系統管理員、軟體開發人員必備工具書 ------------------------------------------------------------- 「本書協助網路專業人員及開發者寫出清晰、易於擴充的網路自動化劇本。它幾乎涵蓋了掌控網路自動化須知的每一件事物。」 —Akhil Behl RedHat合作夥伴經理 隨著新的協定、新技術、交付模式推陳出新，企業的需求變得日益靈活與彈性，網路工程師想單靠手動作業完成工作已越來越難，因此網路自動化已成為不可或缺的技能。本實用指南的第二版全面更新內容，將帶領網路工程師學習如何運用各種技術與工具，內容涵蓋以下主題： ．以Linux為主的新穎網路功能技術及雲端原生環境，還有如何運用這些工具為網路專案布置開發環境。 ．使用Python與Go語言等程式設計技能。 ．藉由範本設計建構一致的網路裝置組態。 ．資料格式、編碼方式及模型。包括：JSON、XML、YAML、Protobuf與YANG。 ．應用程式設計介面(API)在網路自動化中扮演的角色，涵蓋HTTP API、NETCONF、RESTCONF與gNMI。 ．學會使用Git等版本控制系統，以及持續整合等開發實務，強化網路自動化專案的品質與流程。 ．如何透過Ansible、Nornir及Terraform來自動化網路裝置與服務。 ．架構網路自動化解決方案的整體性手法。

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of THE ANIMAL KINGDOM! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of animals, their behaviour, and habitats in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Did you know that elephants are the only animals in the world with four knees?• A panda bear goes to the bathroom 40 times a day?• Or that every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes?Explore these big ideas, and so many more, in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenborough. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Sco

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you do the actions to Pat-a-Cake with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft

The ladybird and her farm animal friends have a clever crime-busting plan in this fantastic farmyard story, the second in the What the Ladybird Heard series.Join everyone's favourite ladybird in this fantastically funny farmyard caper, from the stellar picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Those crafty robbers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are out of jail, and they're heading back to the farm with another cunning plan to cause trouble. They've been stealing eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're setting their sights higher and are planning to steal the fat red hen herself! Fortunately the quiet, clever ladybird is on their trail, and she and her farm animal friends have a plan of their own.With slapstick action, animal noises and a mysterious Snuggly Snerd bird, What the Ladybird Heard Next is a story you'll be reading over and over again.Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo, What the L

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

Owl wonders why everyone else in the forest sleeps at night, in this sweetly-illustrated story about how we learn to know ourselves. A splendid read for emerging readers, animal lovers, and fans of classics such as Winnie the Pooh, this book works both for bedtime and for budding lovers of adventure stories! Perfect for ages 4-8. In this thoughtful, refreshing, and lovingly illustrated picture book, Owl embarks on a quest to answer the question that's making him feel mixed up: why can't he fall asleep at night when all of the other animals in the forest are sleeping? Setting out on a quest to learn, Owl asks the squirrels, the rabbits, and even a bear! But alas, all the animals are asleep at night and too busy in the daytime to help Owl solve his problem. But this owl is determined to find out what's up with sleeping at night, and the answer might just surprise him . . .

Millions, hearts, and lives are on the line in this heart-stopping sequel to The Grandest Game by #1 bestselling author Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Seven players arrived on Hawthorne Island, each with their own secrets and motivations to win the Grandest Game. Millions are at stake, but so are hearts—and lives. The players now must race to win the game, solve myriad mysteries, and survive the twists and turns of Glorious Rivals. The stakes get higher, the game gets twistier, and everything heats up in this newest installment in the TikTok sensation Inheritance Games Saga.**Don’t miss a moment of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games. Reading them all? The ideal reading order is: The Inheritance Games, The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit, The Brothers Hawthorne, The Grandest Game, Games Untold, Glorious Rivals, and The Same Backward as Forward. Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barne

嗝嗝普從未想過，一堂普通課竟會變成與巨浪搏鬥的求生冒險。與龍牙、風行者並肩奮戰，他在歡笑與驚險中，逐步學習何為真正的勇氣。全新《馴龍高手》支線故事(番外篇)，圖文交織，勇氣與友情同樣精采！In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for developing readers and packed with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read stories, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third never meant to get into trouble. But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas in a sinking ship facing imminent doom.Join Hiccup and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious adventures at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are at the bottom in pretty much everything.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL, where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!

In the thrilling conclusion to theNew York TimesbestsellingDefy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom.Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he's desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. . .An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn't know who to trust. Until Rian--the man she trusts least--makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds. . .Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He's struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support--a

☆好評再上市☆??? 從深度學習的基礎知識到案例，快速掌握JAX深度學習框架！???本書為繁體版第一本的JAX全方位指南！JAX是一個用於高性能數值計算的工具，專門為深度學習領域所設計。本書從基礎概念開始談起，教導讀者在Windows環境下架設WSL，以方便使用GPU，而不需要全新從Linux安裝，接著開始介紹一些機器學習和深度學習的理論。從第四章開始，便是JAX的正式介紹，包括了XLA、自動微分等，以及談到JAX和Numpy之間的關聯，並且有實際的程式說明。到第六章開始，便陸續介紹JAX的開發細節，然後正式使用JAX進行深度學習的程式應用，包括CNN中的VGG模型，或是將JAX和TF結合，運用兩者間的搭配來解決大部分的問題。待前面的基礎都已經完備後，便引導你來放手使用JAX撰寫自訂函數，以及帶讀者使用JAX的高級套件，如experimental和nn。最後則是進階CNN的開發，使用ResNet來完成CIFAR100的分類、用JAX解決NLP的問題，以及進一步使用JAX來實作GAN網路。不管你先前是TF或PyTorch的使用者，當你發現JAX的程式碼行數是TF的1/10，PyTorch的1/3，速度更快，且程式碼更容易理解，更加Pythnoic，你真的可以開心地踏入JAX的深度學習世界！【本書看點】? 從零開始學JAX? 把numpy放入TPU和GPU的數值套件? JAX如何實作XLA? 使用JAX實作CNN? 用JAX自訂函數? JAX實作ResNet CIFAR100資料集分類? 用JAX實作自然語言處理的Word Embedding? 用JAX實作GAN生成對抗網路【適合讀者】? 人工智慧入門讀者。? 深度學習入門讀者。? 機器學習入門讀者。? 大專院校人工智慧專業的師生。? 專業教育訓練機構的師生。? 其他對智慧化、自動化感興趣的開發者。

逆轉神經系統失調的五階段計畫神經系統評估量表 × 神經系統健康四大梁柱 × 實用結構練習帶你告別內耗，解鎖身心自由•亞馬遜讀者評分4.7顆星•擁有遍及全球、超過65萬人相挺的Heal Your Nervous System社群支持•結合醫學、身心療癒以及親身經歷的實用修復練習•高敏族群也能得到呵護的身心復原聖經「若是你在現代醫療系統中打滾過，大概能體會它是多麼各行其是：耳鼻喉科是一位醫師，口腔是另一位醫師，消化問題找另一位醫師，心理問題又是另一位醫師。儘管這種訴諸專科的醫療方式有其優點，卻讓人很難領悟到，不論是你的感受、行為或是身體某部位所展現出的症狀，很多都有共同的根源。」──帕莎勒■為什麼人體的神經系統那麼重要？從廣泛的不適、日日無精打采、腸躁症到慢性疲勞等形形色色的症狀，如果你的身體長期或經常性的出現這些狀況，卻又找不出病因，根本問題很可能都在於神經系統失調了。神經系統是由神經與細胞組成的精密網絡，也是人體最重要的連絡和控制系統，不論是你趕著上班、與朋友悠閒共處或熟睡時，神經系統永遠都在蒐集周遭環境的資訊，並下達指令如何回應，所以，若要維護身心的平衡穩定，健康的神經系統便至關重要。■理解並修復我們的神經系統作者帕莎勒不僅僅是位外科醫師，同樣也是神經系統長期失調的患者，她運用醫學專業背景，探究身體遲遲找不到病症根源的原因，並在成功康復之後創立Heal Your Nervous System，結合醫學以及身心靈整合實證經驗，推出針對神經系統療癒的「五階段修復法」：覺察、調節、修復、連結、擴展。作者提出的療癒計畫，包含了最新的神經科學與敏感性研究，她將複雜的神經科學轉化為易懂的語言，同時提供具體的操作練習，如評估量表、生理性嘆氣、身體感知，甚至調節晝夜節律，幫助讀者認識並管理自己的神經系統，逐步改善焦慮、失眠以及種種慢性壓力症狀，重拾真正的身心康健。■透過這本書，你將學到：•焦慮、慢性壓力與創傷不只是心理層面的問題，身體各方面也會有對應症狀•神經系統失調會導致哪些身心症狀•透過量表，評估自己的神經系統失調程度•個人的敏感特質與神經系統失調之間的關係•那些生活習慣能幫助維持良好的神經系統•逆轉神經系統失調的簡單練習•療癒過程中常犯的錯誤，以及避免錯誤的方法■本書特色 •是醫師也是患者的親身經歷，為你的復原之路領航在醫學專業高度分工下，即使看遍各科醫師，仍舊無法解決所有

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates imagination! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Going!*We Are in a Book!*I Broke My Trunk!*Listen to My Trumpet!*I’m a Frog!

Colour over 45 pages of adorable kawaii and chibi characters in this super-cute colouring book.Enjoy a little break with this pocket-size colouring paradise! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii opens the door to a miniature world of wonder, inviting you to colour your way through adorably small kawaii and chibi characters. Peer into a happy realm of petite treats, squee-worthy animals, smiling houseplants and silly sushi rolls drawn in whimsical Japanese styles.- Discover more than 45 pages of art teeming with tiny delights and pint-size cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, or even watercolours to bring this joyful little world to lifeFrom teensy tea parties to candy shops in minuscule towns, Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii is a celebration of all things small and sweet!

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life.Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege.

Hippo, meet potty! Another title in the brilliant, young picture book series from award-winning Steve Antony, bestselling creator of Please Mr Panda.Hippo Potty is the fourth title in exciting, young character-led picture book series from the award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda, Steve Antony.Can a reluctant little hippo be persuaded to use his potty?Style, simplicity and humour combine to make this original and engaging look at potty training a real must-have for all toddlers and their grown-ups. Featuring a wonderfully expressive hippo and a simple but playful text, this is a fresh and funny look at a key milestone moment from a stand-out picture book talent.Other titles in the series:Cat NapBird BathChick Pea

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is cooking up something new in this graphic novel for the earliest readers!The Gingerbread Man’s class is back in the kitchen! They’re using shapes to make fun cookies and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to he wants to make—a new puppy! AKA a cookie’s best friend.But when the puppy comes to life and runs loose through the school, the class will have to come up with even more fun creations to lure him back home. Good thing this cookie sure knows how to have a ball!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels--published in both hardcover and paperback editions--is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.Series Overview: The Gingerbread Man is Loose in Graphic Novels!Spring 2024: Buttons on the Loose and Class Pet on the LooseFall 2024: Paper Airplanes on the LooseSpring 2025: New Friend on the Loose

Let’s read comics! I Can ReadComicsis an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.Hide & Seek with Clyde & Monique: Clyde in Plain Sightis the newest offering from comics powerhouse Graham Annable.Monique is excited to play with her best friend, Clyde! Clyde claims to be the best hider, but Monique is determined to prove him wrong in this fun seek-along game of hide and seek.Hide & Seek with Clyde and Monique: Clyde in Plain Sightis a Level Two I Can ReadComic, geared toward kids who are comfortable with comics, can read on their own, but still need a little help.

This book is the first book written by Omega Ministry, the reason why it is called the "Messenger of Time and Space" series because it was inspired by visions and dreams that I received—entirely from the Heavenly Father.Sometime back in 2012, a prophet named Patricia in Toronto prophesied about writing a book, saying that it would be revealed to the world. However, it wasn't until ten years later that I began writing. “Who Is Battling for Earth—The Clash of Spiritual Warfare” is the first book of the “Messenger of Time and Space” series.I never knew that in another dimension, another time and space, Someone had been watching, observing, protecting, and silently loving me all along, guarding me secretly. My life, which was nothing but a speck of dust among the multitudes, like a drop of water in the ocean—ordinary and unremarkable—became legendary due to Someone's intervention.How our story began – one day my world collided with His, and at a certain point in time, He (God) crossed time

What happens when the one that got away comes back? Find out in this sparkling comedy from #1 bestseller Mhairi McFarlane'Think of the great duos of history. We're just like them.''You mean like Kylie and Jason? Torvill and Dean? Sonny and Cher?''I think you've missed the point, Rachel.'Rachel and Ben. Ben and Rachel.It was them against the world. Until it all fell apart. It's been a decade since they last spoke, but when Rachel bumps into Ben one rainy day, the years melt away.They'd been partners in crime and the best of friends.But life has moved on: Ben is married. Rachel is not. Yet in that split second, Rachel feels the old friendship return.And along with it, the broken heart she's never been able to mend.Hilarious, heartbreaking and everything in between, you'll be hooked from their first 'hello'.'Very very witty and funny. Left me in awe ... a total gem' Marian Keyes'The funniest, most romantic book I've read since One Day' Lisa Jewell

In The New Politics of Beijing–Hong Kong Relations, Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo looks at the diverging changes to the ideologies from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and the ideological conflicts as taken in the form of factional political struggles between 2012 and the present. This book examines the paternalistic authoritarianism that can be seen in Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong since the promulgation of the national security law in late June 2020. Lo analyzes the ideological shift from liberal nationalism to conservative nationalism in mainland China, which has taken place since late 2012. The increasingly radical localism in Hong Kong after 2014 transformed Beijing–Hong Kong relations into a conflict-ridden situation characterized by factional struggles. While the imposition of the national security law into Hong Kong since late June 2020 has stabilized the city politically, Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong is now guided by the principles of protecting its national security and maintaining

NOMINATED FOR A CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION 2025. AS SEEN ON MILKSHAKE'S STORY DEN IN MARCH 2025!Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they one shows a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll.A touching picture book about the power of art and the imagination, brought to life by David Litchfield's art.Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave."Leave me alone!" it yelled.So everybody did.Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."Pati

Get ready for a wild ride! The much-anticipated live action retelling of How to Train Your Dragon soars into theatres on June 13, 2025!Learn about the fascinating dragons on the Isle of Berk in this exciting guidebook!Dragons come in all shapes and sizes, with different strengths and weaknesses. But make no mistake, they’re all mighty! Find out all there is to know about each species, like their size and special powers, in this guidebook to the dragons of Berk, inspired by the new film.Based on the bestselling book series by Cressida Cowell, DreamWorks Animation released two animated feature films in 2010 and 2014. Hugely successful, the films received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. A third film is planned for a 2019 release starring Cate Blanchett and Jonah Hill. The franchise also consists of four short films: Legend of the Boneknapper Dragon (2010), Book of Dragons (2011), Gift of the Night Fury (2011) and Dawn of the Dragon Racers (2014).A television series showing the continuin

All three books in theNew York Timesbestselling The Islanders middle grade series about friendship and the healing power of nature are now available together in one paperback boxed set.Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary—no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends.He’s barely on the island before he befriends two other kids—Macon, another “summer kid,” and Lovie, a know-it-all who lives there and shows both Jake and Macon the ropes of life on the island. All three are struggling with their own family issues and they quickly bond, going on adventures all over Dewees Island.Their misadventures lead to community

From the bestselling author ofBorn Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protect children in Auschwitz.Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts . . .Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrote poetry, and learned about the world. Within those four walls, brightly adorned with hand-painted cartoons, the youngest prisoners were kept vermin-free, received better food, and were even taught to imagine having full stomachs and a day without fear. Their guiding light was a twenty-seven-year-old gay, Jewish athlete: Fredy Hirsch.Being a teacher in a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Forced to begsenior SS officers for better provisions, Fredy risked his life every day to protect his beloved children from mortal danger.But time was running out for Fredy and the hundreds in his

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth--a hungry sloth--who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink. Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, an interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details, a surprise mirror ending and an adorable animal character, Dot!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the Tree? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the House?

In this Level Three I Can Read! best friends Iris and Walter go on a highly anticipated class trip to the aquarium.Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for, until Walter gets lost! It's a good thing his best friend, Iris, knows what to do!In the beloved Iris and Walter books, the two friends discover that everything is easier when you have a best friend by your side.This Level 3 I Can Read! is written for independent readers and includes challenging words and more complex themes and stories.

Celebrate Jungkook, the once-in-a-generation talent at the center of BTS, in this illuminating look into the forces that have made him a global icon.Jungkook is one of the world’s biggest stars, period. His first album,Golden, sold more than 2 million copies on the day of its release and stayed on the Billboard 200 for twenty-four consecutive weeks.How did a young prodigy from South Korea make music history?The Meaning of Jungkookis an unofficial kaleidoscopic exploration of the forces that made Jungkook into the triumph he is today. The book does more than chronicle his humble beginnings in Busan and meteoric rise to fame. A lively narrative, it places Jungkook in a larger cultural and historical context, shedding light on the inner workings of the K-pop industry, internet culture, ARMY, and more. We learn that Jungkook’s ruthless work ethic is a symptom of Korean culture and its singular pursuit for excellence; his style of dance places him in the lineage of Michael Jackson; and “the

When Devils Singis a rural, atmospheric YA horror is perfect for fans of Stephen King andWilder Girls. In a small town in the American South four unlikely allies investigate a local teen's disappearance. What they discover festering at the core of their community is far more sinister than they could’ve ever imagined . . .When Dawson Sumter goes missing, all he leaves behind is a smattering of blood in room 4 of the debt-ridden motel owned by Neera Singh's family. Disappearances like this aren't uncommon in the rural Georgia town of Carrion. Especially during the Cicada Festival, which takes place every thirteen years when a cicada brood returns from underground, shrieking their deafening screams.For Neera, Dawson is another reminder that in this corner of the South the rich only get richer, and the poor - well, nothing good comes their way.Desperate to find out if Dawson is still alive, Neera joins forces with three other local teens: Isaiah, son of a prominent judge and clandestine tr

Who wants to join the marching band? EVERYONE is welcome in this energetic, anarchic adventure with artwork by award-winning Littlest Yak illustrator Kate Hindley. Kate Hindley's picture books have sold over 180,000 copies and have won awards including the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and Oscar's Book Prize. This band gets bigger and louder on every page! Watch out for wrecking balls on the building site, tigers roaring in the jungle and yetis on the mountain.Everyone wants to join the fun . . .even aliens in outer space! Then it's time to zoom back home, wishing everyone goodnight, one by one. Addictive rhyming text and fun repeated words. Wind-down to bedtime at the end of the story.Funny detailed scenes including a building site, a beach, a jungle and outer space. Encourages counting skills - count all 10 members of the marching band!Get ready to stomp your feet and march along in time with the band, and have lots of adventures and laughs along the way!

I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!

An informative sticker book to help prepare children for moving to a new home.This reassuring book introduces children to all the different stages of moving house, from viewing properties and packing up, to moving in and having a housewarming party. With over 150 stickers to add to the illustrated scenes, children can join in with the fun and excitement of moving and learn all about what to expect.

最偉大的小偵探回來了！Bonnie和祖父受邀登上海上慶典船，沒想到夜霧降臨，一聲驚叫後船長離奇死亡，身上滿是疑似海怪留下的傷痕。Bonnie立刻變身為偵探Montgomery Bonbon，展開搞笑又聰明的追查行動！The world's greatest detective is back in the fourth instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series.Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they're on board the Dreadnowt – a galleon ship that’s set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts, the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board.The crowd is shocked, and Bonnie's fishy-o-meter is off the charts. While Inspector Sands takes over as captain, Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it’s not long before she’s laid anchor on her prime suspects.Can Montgomery

#1New York Timesbestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril.January 1942. The Avallon Hotel and Spa offers elegance and sophistication in an increasingly ugly world. Run with precision by June Hudson, the hotel’s West Virginia born-and-bred general manager, the Avallon is where high society goes to see and be seen, and where the mountain sweetwater in the fountains and spas can wash away all your troubles.June was trained by the Gilfoyles, the hotel’s aristocratic owners, and she has guided the Avallon skillfully through the first pangs of war. Now, though, the Gilfoyle family heir has made a secret deal with the State Department to fill the hotel with captured Axis diplomats. June must convince her staff—many of whom have sons and husbands heading to the frontlines—to offer luxury to Nazis. With a smile.She also must reckon with Tucker Minnick, the FBI agent whose coal tat