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A bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and power May 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear. Soon a Taiwanese woman--who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name--is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook. Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion and intent on drawing her closer. But something causes

3... 2... 1... GO! Press the buttons to hear all the sounds of a car race in this fun and exciting book.Revving engines, screeching wheels, cheering crowds... all the excitement of driving a racing car comes to life when you press the buttons in this book. Join Croc the Racing Driver as she zooms along the track and tries to win the race!

An informative book and 300-piece jigsaw set, all about the Periodic Table.Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.

The 39-Storey Treehouse in colour is the third book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton. This laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations - all now in full colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has thirteen new levels (it used to be 13 storeys, then 26, but they keep expanding!)They've added a chocolate waterfall you can swim in, a volcano for toasting marshmallows, a bulldozer-battling level, a baby-dinosaur-petting zoo, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller coaster and a top-secret thirty-ninth level which hasn't even been finished yet!And this year Terry has created the greatest invention that he – or anyone else – has ever invented . . .a Once-upon-a-time machine that will write and illustrate their entire book for them!Well

Which famous national park features a geyser that shoots water 185 feet into the air and thousands of American bison? Journey into the history of Yellowstone and its famous wildlife, canyons, rivers, forests, and more in this illustrated book for young readers!From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map!Established in 1857 as the first national park in the United States, Yellowstone has been drawing visitors to its beautiful landscape for over 150 years. Before it became a national park, the region was home to Native Americans for over 11,000 years, including the Shoshone, Lakota, Crow, Blackfoot, Flathead, Bannok, and Nez Perce tribes. Today, tourists come to the park from all over the world to camp and to visit the famous Old Faithful geyser and the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest super volcano in North America. The many animals that live in Ye

This humorous and heartwarming graphic novel series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! And now the first three books are available in a paw-some boxed set!PAWS: Gabby Gets It TogetherBest friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy have one big thing in common: they love animals but can't have any pets, so they get the idea to create their own dog-walking business! But life as an entrepreneur is harder than anyone expected. Will the stress tear their friendship apart? PAWS: Mindy Makes Some SpaceWhen Mindy's mom starts dating someone new and the new girl in class shows an interest in joining PAWS, Mindy feels like she’s becoming the odd one out. But when her stubbornness begins to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn’t have to be a cat-tastrophe?PAWS: Priya Puts Herself FirstWhen Priya learns her family is being evicted, she dreads having to leave her friends and PAWS behind. So she resorts to a long commute on the bus to keep things the same

NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • In her first cookbook, social media star and baker BetülTunç of Turkuaz Kitchen shares 85 recipes for sweet and savory doughs and the dishes to make with them.BetülTunç's love affair with dough began when she was just eight years old in Erzurum, a city nestled in northeastern Turkey known for its long and snowy winters. During the dark, frosty days, she found solace baking Turkish breads and desserts with her mother and sisters.Betül's enthusiasm for baking, especially for creating sweet and savory doughs from scratch, followed her through her eventual move to the U.S. and the expansion of her family. While searching for a creative outlet to share her cooking in her new home, Betülbegan creating vintage-style videos on Instagram, garnering an audience that grew rapidly with each personal post she shared.InTurkuaz Kitchen,her first cookbook, Betülshares eighty-five recipes for sweet and savory doughs and the dishes to make with them. With inspiration from trad

This commentary on the Analects will bring you back in time to meet the Sage whose teachings on benevolence and integrity are deeply infused within the Chinese culture。 Confucius’ students included political advisors，military strategists，educators，businessmen，philosophers，warlords，and kings。 How could he possibly teach his way so calmly and gracefully through states and kingdoms of hegemons vying for regional power？ Who was this man！？ This is a book by two masters，one ancient and one contemporary，both enigmatic。 The lives of Confucius and Master Nan Huai-Chin (Nan Huaijin)，in many ways，parallel each other。 Both lived through tumultuous times，both had to leave their home state and wander only to return in old age to their birthplace。 They were teachers，learned in many fields and arts and in life itself，but not scholars in the traditional sense；rather，they were masters of all they engaged in。 They had students from all walks of life，were advisors of statesmen of all ranks and were flan

Blockville鎮居民神秘失蹤，Zeke懷疑是殭屍作祟，Ari卻半信半疑……直到他們親眼目睹可怕真相！在這場驚險又爆笑的殭屍冒險中，Roblox世界再次陷入危機，玩家們準備好迎戰了嗎？Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world - all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world!Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world – all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Ari and his friends are on another adventure in the fifth title in the unauthorised Diary of a Roblox Pro series!Citizens of Blockville have been going missing, and there are rumors that a new threat looms over Ari's town.Ari's best friend Zeke thinks it's zombies. But those don't exist ... right?!It's the ultimate zombie adventure in the fifth unauthorised Roblox Pro book!Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox!Full of action, adventure and fun!Perfect for game

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertaintyHelga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it entirely a personalreflection or a summative philosophy. It is, in fact, all of these things fused together: her life, her

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the sixth book, Mia finds that one more in the mix is always better! Mia loves all her friends in the Cupcake Club, and things are good at home with her new stepdad and stepbrother and going to her dad's house on the weekends. School is okay too with one exception: Mia is failing Spanish! She can speak it at home with her family, but writing is a different story. And when it's parent-teacher night, Mia has a new dilemma: Who goes to that? Mom and Eddie? Mom and Dad? All of them? Mia soon realizes that sometimes having an extra (or a "baker's dozen") of something can be a very good thing. Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

In this latest book in the acclaimed Over and Under series, a spectacular hike reveals the hidden wonders, rich colors, and layers of wildlife living within a thriving desert slot-canyon. Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life. DISCOVER AMAZING ANIMALS: Kids are endlessly curious about the natural world and the wildly varied animals living in it--and the desert is FULL of amazing and surprising animals! CAPTIVATING NONFICTION: Like its predecessors, this latest offering in the Ove

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!

Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked--releasing in theaters November 27, 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman, from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to 5, plus Universal Pictures' Wicked fans and collectors of all ages! Universal Pictures' Wicked flies into theaters November 27, 2024! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.

The Inside Scouts help a cheetah with a hurt leg feel better in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. A cheetah got a cramp in her leg while she was running. Now she can't move her leg. The Inside Scouts put on their super-suits, grab their tools, and get really small! They go inside the cheetah's leg to stop the cramp. And they work together to help her muscle relax!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this book, readers le

She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister.She's back! Nikki Maxwell returns for her 16th Dork Diaries adventure and has to deal with . . . a bratty younger sister. Join the jokes, the drama and the aDORKable BFFs in this mega-selling series with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!

How did a teenage actress become a Grammy-winning pop star? Find out in this Who HQ Now biography about Ariana Grande and her exciting career that spans the Broadway stage, television, and music to blockbuster movies!Ever since she was a child, Ariana Grande has been performing. When she was just fifteen years old, she made her Broadway debut in the musical 13. Shortly after, she appeared in the Nickelodeon TV show Victorious as the character Cat Valentine. During her time as a young actress, Ariana began her career in pop music. She released her first album when she was twenty years old and has gone on to release five more albums since. Ariana won her first Grammy Award in 2019 and her second in 2021. She has also won two Billboard Music Awards and three American Music Awards. Worldwide, Ariana has sold over 90 million records and earned over 98 billion streams. In 2024, she will star as Glinda in the blockbuster movie musical Wicked.

Play and learn with Bizzy Bear!With four fun scenes, three memory games and lots of festive details to spot, this busy book is designed to improve memory, build vocabulary, and promote book-confidence. And with no messy cards to tidy up afterwards, parents will love it too!Celebrate Christmas with Bizzy Bear in four settings – at the ice rink, in the North Pole, flying in Santa’s sleigh and delivering presents on Christmas Eve!Collect the other books in the Bizzy Bear Memory Game series: Animals and Things That Go

Find your baby’s face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page!One thing is for sure – babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again.Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic ‘Finger Family’ rhyme!Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb, Little Lion and Little Mouse

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way.For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference reinforcement learning – was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors o

Find out all about the fascinating science of Dinosaurs in this fun and friendly book. Discover how we know so much about different dinosaurs - from what they look like to what they smelled like and even what their poos looked like. Learn how scientists find their bones, how they create dinosaur exhibits in museums, and how YOU can spot dinosaur clues, too.

The One Year Bible--discover one year Bible reading made simple and achievable!Millions of people have benefited from reading through God's entire Word by using The One Year Bible. Now available in The Message Translation! This bestselling reading Bible divides the text into 365 sections, so you can read through the entire Bible in one unforgettable year--in as little as 15 minutes a day.Convenience No other "through the Bible" plan presents the entire Bible in such a user-friendly format. Start any day of the year!The Message Translation The Message is a reading Bible that uses contemporary language translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English.Unique Design Each 15-minute daily reading includes a portion from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and

Hide—and find—heartwarming Christmas treats: Just turn the wheel, lift the flaps, and play!Christmas cheer is everywhere! First, turn the wheel to hide the treat, then lift the flaps to find it in this holiday-themed activity book for curious kids.An interactive wheel hides Christmas surprises amid a variety of spirited scenes, from the delightfully snowy outdoors to stockings hung by a toasty fire and much more. After the treat is hidden, it’s time to guess where it is. Lift the flap for the reveal in this Christmas board book, then play again and again for heaps of holiday fun.A PLAYFUL GAME IN A BOOK: This interactive novelty book will keep kids engaged as they turn a wheel to hide and seek bright treats under colorful flaps. CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR TODDLERS: Christmas cheer truly is everywhere in this interactive book, ideal for Christmas day and celebrating joy every day.GREAT GIFT FOR YOUNG READERS: Sweet scenes, surprises, and heaps of treats will delight kids and their parents.Perfe

Join Doctor Fairy Tale and her canine sidekick as they visit ailing storybook characters in this sweet story proving that one good turn deserves another. My name is Doctor Fairy Tale, I'm always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy! One character's head is throbbing after her long, flowing locks were used as a ladder. Another has splinters in her bottom after sitting on a certain bear's too-small chair. Then there's the girl with blistered toes after hobbling home from the ball in just one shoe! Luckily, in this magical make-believe land, Doctor Fairy Tale and her dog are on the case, traveling far and wide to help injured and ailing fairy-tale friends. No matter what sort of bump or bruise--and no matter how mischievous the patient!--this kind doctor is happy to lend a hand, inspiring little readers to do the same. With warm, lively watercolor illustrations rich in humor and imagination, this story's buoyant rhymes will have children happily guessing

An official treasury of fifteen stories from the world of Sylvanian Families – the perfect gift for Sylvanian fans, young and old!Enter the idyllic world of Sylvanian Families with this gorgeous official gift treasury, filled with fifteen magical stories featuring your favourite characters.Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they have grand adventures in the countryside, dress up as mermaids in Sylvanian Land, and create unforgettable memories with their family and friends in the Village.With an illustrated map of the Sylvanian Village, character introductions and beautiful imagery throughout, Sylvanian Families: A Treasury of Tales is the perfect gift for fans to treasure.Sylvanian Families are one of the best selling and most beloved toys in the UK. Worldwide, the toys have sold over 230 million sets. Dive deep into the world of these classic toys, from Cedar Mountain to the Ballet Theatre, and join the Chocolate Rabbits, the Pookie Pandas and many more of your favouri

The Sunny Town bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure and it's a perfect Christmas gift! It’s Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Santa’s elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue mischief at every turn – hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings and having the time of their lives on Santa’s sleigh.It’s a wild sleigh-ride of a Christmas adventure and it’s SO MUCH FUN. Collect ALL the Sunny Town Bunnies books! Bunnies on the Bus Bunnies in a Boat

"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you.""I can do it!""My brave little Tiger!"Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.Unique, graphic novel-like illustrationsEndnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the M

Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of thi

Blending documentary and conceptual photography, de Middel's account of migrants traveling to California brings the plight of immigration into harsh reliefCristina de Middel (born 1975), the first Spanish head of Magnum Photos, has been traveling for years with Mexican migrants on the train they call "the beast" interviewing sicarios (hired killers) and talking for hours with "coyotes" (clandestine smugglers) and police officers. She combines her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archival footage, creating a multi-layered narrative that evokes the hardships and dangers of searching for a better life. The journey begins in Tapachula, a city on the southern border of Mexico with Guatemala, and ends in Felicity, a small town in California dubbed the "Center of the World." This saga is punctuated by the accounts of three migrants recounting their crossing, as well as a commentary by the artist. An afterword by Mexican journalist Pedro Anza illuminates the issues at stake

The first three books in the Harry Potter series, fully illustrated and featuring interactive paper-engineered elements, now available in a collectible boxed set!Experience the first three books in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series as never before! Designed and illustrated by MinaLima--the award-winning studio behind the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter films--these special editions feature J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text, accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page and eight enchanting interactive elements in each book. Readers will open Harry's Hogwarts letter, reveal the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, travel via Floo powder, spin the Time-Turner, and more.This boxed set includes Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, tucked into a collectible slipcase stamped with elaborate gold foil. This set is a stunning gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages and the per

*Shortlisted for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2025*"Whether you can't wait for science lessons or are approaching them with trepidation, this lively introduction to physics will intrigue, entertain and inform you." -LoveReading4KidsGet ready for a wild ride through the world of PHYSICS! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Professor Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of physics in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Doc has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Discover how to make a rainbow• Or how to bend a spoon• Or how to look back in time• Or how to split an atom!Explore these ideas - and so many more - in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. This graphic novel approach to scien

#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student in a “worthy second-chance romance” (Kirkus Reviews).For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure

Join Simon and Chester in their fifth and most daring adventure yet! A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.The worst has happened: Chester has been sucked up by a ghost trap in an attempt to save his best friend Simon, who is a ghost.Chester's school friend, Amie, blames Simon — after all, if Chester wasn't trying to save him, he wouldn't have been sucked up. And Simon blames Amie — after all, if Amie's dad wasn't a ghost hunter, there wouldn't be a trap there in the first place.But these two sworn enemies are going to have to work together to save Chester before the containment unit is emptied . . . into the void! Will they save him in time? Will they change their minds about each other? Will Chester make some new ghoul friends while he's trapped? Read on to find out . . .

An exquisitely moving story about grief, love, and family, from the global phenomenon Sally Rooney.Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common.Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties-successful, competent, and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father's death, he's medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women-his enduring first love, Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke.Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has always seen himself as socially awkward, a loner, the antithesis of his glib elder brother. Now, in the early weeks of his bereavement, Ivan meets Margaret, an older woman emerging from her own turbulent past, and their lives become rapidly and intensely intertwined.For two grieving brothers and the people they love, this is a new interlude-a period of desire, despair, and possibility; a chance to find out

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range?Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become a popular cryptid, appearing in movies, books, and TV shows. Although there are many claimed sightings of the Yeti, there is no real evidence that it exists. This elusive cryptid, also known as the Abominable Snowman, remains a mystery. Does the Yeti truly live in the snowy Himalayas? Have the Sherpa who live there spotted him at the highest altitudes? Here are the facts about what we really know about Yeti sightings, research, and lore.

“Combines Alex Rider’s espionage skills with a huge dose of the sarcasm of Artemis Fowl.” —School Library JournalCan an undercover nerd become a superstar agent? In the first book in theNew York Timesbestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley sure hopes so—and his life may depend on it!Ben Ripley may only be in middle school, but he’s already pegged his dream job: CIA or bust. Unfortunately for him, his personality doesn’t exactly scream “secret agent.” In fact, Ben is so awkward, he can barely get to school and back without a mishap. Because of his innate nerdiness, Ben is not surprised when he is recruited for a magnet school with a focus on science—but he’s entirely shocked to discover that the school is actually a front for a junior CIA academy. Could the CIA really want him?

In the eleventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley goes on a rescue mission when one of his own is abducted from a remote Alaskan training facility. Ben Ripley and his friends are training in Alaska when Cyrus Hale is kidnapped by his old Russian nemesis. Ben, Erica, and the others mount a rescue mission, but events quickly spiral out of control in a plot involving the secret history of US-Russian relations, a young KGB agent with skills to rival Erica's--and lots and lots of bears.

In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests:The father who could not allow his daughter to get marriedA woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved oneA boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parentsA wife holding a child with no name . . .They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, inBefore We Forget Kindnessour new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future.

'A must-read for anyone who suffers with chronic worry.' – Dr Nicole LePera'Dr Kennedy's message has the potential to transform the way we think about mental health and the role of the body in calming the mind.' – Dr Rangan ChatterjeeAfter years of trying different therapies for his crippling anxiety without success, Dr Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain. Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Dr Kennedy realised that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two.He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem – at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they’d never truly heal anxiety. Now fully revised and updated, with new material including the Anxiety Toolkit, The Anxiety Prescription blends Dr Kennedy's personal s

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno's training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they've all been waiting for finally arrives--the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno's practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they'd better patch things up if they're to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they're up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!