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ALos Angeles TimesBook Prize FinalistANew York Times' "Best Thriller of the Year"In the vein ofThe Bad Seedcomes a twisty, atmospheric psychological suspense about a meddlesome elderly guest at a decadent luxury hotel who believes she has left her problematic past behind, until she decides to interfere in the lives of a young mother and her eight-year-old son, and finally meets her wicked match.The war between age and youth has never been so vicious.Eighty-one-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt came to the Royal Karnak to escape. But not inquitethe same way as most other guests who are relaxing at this threadbare luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile. Maggie, a compulsive fixer of other people’s lives, may have found herself in hot water at her last hotel in Switzerland and justmighthave needed to get out of there fast... But here at the Royal Karnak, under the hot Saharan sun, she has a comfortable suite, a loyal confidante in the hotel manager, Ahmed, and a handful of sympathetic friend

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret!F IS FOR FERRET . . .Follow that ferret! Abbi and her friends and family are pet-sitting at a petting zoo and animal sanctuary. The kids are in charge of the ferret, Marcie. There's just one problem: Marcie is acting very strange. She seems upset! Then she runs off, escaping her crate, and sending Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel on a hunt for the missing ferret! Little do they know that finding Marcie will lead to an even bigger mystery. . . .Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin Detectives#5: The Emerald EggReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

★ 北極之光傳奇作家白澄（原筆名 Quing）睽違17年重磅回歸之作★ 改編自真實故事，細膩描繪糾纏二十年與重逢的百合戀情★ 橫跨台灣、紐西蘭與希臘小島的浪漫旅程，呈現異地與心靈的雙重漂流★ 成熟女性視角的愛情書寫，探討愛的堅持與離散後的重生★ 為那些仍相信愛、也學會與傷口共存的靈魂而寫【浮光流年系列01】一場橫跨二十年的百合愛戀，一段從傷口重新起飛的旅程。二十歲那年，白澄和莫飛墜入愛河，從此，命運的齒輪開始轉動。《澄白飛揚》改編自作家白澄的真實故事，細膩刻畫從相識、分離、錯過，到再次相遇的漫長軌跡。她曾經輸給命運、輸給婚姻，以為這輩子再也不會相信真愛。經歷了一場失敗的婚姻，她從刻骨銘心的痛重生，這不僅僅是一個關於愛情的故事，更是一段關於成長、救贖與自我重生的深刻旅程。在光陰的流轉中，她學會直面痛楚，最終鼓起勇氣，重新和莫飛一起擁抱那份曾經失去的愛。寫給每一個在愛裡受過傷，卻依然願意相信溫柔、選擇勇敢的你。Love has wounded me, and yet love is what saved me ― for those who have suffered, but never surrendered their faith in love.好評推薦：「在閱讀的過程中，我深深為白澄的文字所吸引，隨著情節推進，不由自主地沉浸其中，那些歡笑與傷痛，如此貼近生命，恍如親歷。年少時的我們，總是勇敢無畏，即便當時的科技不如現在發達，但即時通、MSN，卻是屬於那個時代的獨特印記。相信當你讀完《澄白飛揚》，也會與我有一樣的感受，你會隨著情節起伏而微笑，隨著書頁翻飛而感動，白澄的文字與故事，將帶給你一份溫暖而堅韌的力量，陪伴你走過人生的漫漫長途，繼續前行。」――藍斯／北極之光暢銷作家

這本《Mangatopia: Sea Creatures》將海洋世界轉化為可愛的想像天地，帶來45頁以上的插圖，每一幅都洋溢著活力與童趣。內容包括跳舞的水母、優雅的龍蝦、調皮的海豹，以及傳說中的海怪與迷人的小美人魚。插圖線條簡潔清晰，便於著色，既能滿足初學者，也能讓有經驗的讀者發揮創意。作品風格融合卡哇伊與奇幻元素，讓讀者在上色的過程中獲得療癒，並探索一場充滿驚喜的水底之旅。Colour over 45 pages of adorable sea creatures in this super-cute colouring book.Discover an underwater wonderland of cheerful creatures!Dive into a bubbly world of lovable marine life! With Mangatopia: Sea Creatures, you can go on an oceanic adventure full of octopus baristas, bashful narwhals, sun-kissed merkittens, cuddly sea slugs and so much more. Every sunny colouring page overflows with adorable ocean dwellers, all hand-drawn in joyful kawaii and chibi styles.• Immerse yourself in more than 45 pages of colouring art brimming with cuteness• Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring each salty scene to lifeFrom its dancing jellyfish and dapper lobsters to its curious krakens and mischievous seals, Mangatopia: Sea Creatures is a treasure trove of creativity that travels to the sweetest

這本《Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas》以「詭趣聖誕」為主題，提供45頁以上的插圖，讓讀者體驗不一樣的節慶氛圍。內容涵蓋各種創意場景：送禮的吸血鬼聖誕老人、開心滑雪的骷髏、歡樂的小死神，以及詭異卻迷人的聖誕甜點。畫風簡潔，既保有可愛感，又帶點詭譎趣味，讓上色過程充滿驚喜。這本著色書既能作為假日娛樂，也能成為全年喜愛「Spooky Style」讀者的療癒陪伴。Colour over 45 pages of adorable festive fun in this super-cute colouring book.Revel in chillingly cheerful characters and jolly scenes!Have yourself a monstrous Merry Christmas with Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas, a winter wonderland where cozy meets creepy under the mistletoe. Enjoy haunted gingerbread houses, simmering cauldrons of cocoa, jaunty vampire Santas delivering gifts, ghoulishly cute Yule log cakes, happy bats catching snowflakes and so much more.- Explore more than 45 pages of adorably eerie kawaii art- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring these charming creatures to lifeFrom its sledding skeletons to its gleeful grim reapers, Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas is a holiday treat for anyone who celebrates spooky season all year long.

In Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil: Born Again, the comic’s titular hero has his life destroyed after his most menacing enemy learns his real identity. His attempts to rebuild his life and sanity result in one of the most gripping and impactful super hero storylines of all time. Released in 1986, the storyline is an extraordinary exploration of what happens when a hero’s identity is revealed, and his personal life completely annihilated. We see Daredevil reduced to the lowest depths in the character’s history, but we also follow his painstaking path toward redemption.This entry in MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Daredevil: Born Again’s gorgeous and unique artwork, the lasting impact of its story and art, and how it forever changed the ways super hero characters and their secret identities have functioned.

The Avengers was the comic book of the 1970s. From Civil Rights to Women’s Lib, battles for the soul of America became battles between super heroes. Writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby co-created the all-star group of six super heroes in September 1963. From there, just three main writers chronicled Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in that most turbulent of decades: Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Jim Shooter, each with differing approaches. The Avengers quickly became the pivot around which the Marvel Universe turned. To look back through its issues is to get a crash course in ’70s pop culture. Illustrated with full-color art from this legendary run, Paul Cornell’s entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS series explores how the Mighty Avengers became icons during a time of immense change and upheaval.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Our favorite syrupy superhero returns in a new graphic novel to face Breakfast Town’s new supervillain and take down her terrible mind control machine . . . before it takes over the entire town!When we last saw our hero, Peggy Pancake, she was learning to be more responsible by babysitting five mini muffins and rescuing Breakfast Town from a Mini Mega Laser of Doom disaster. Now, stranger things are happening . . . and Peggy is so busy trying to prevent Breakfast Town from becoming complete toast, she keeps missing important plans with her brother, Patrick! To try and mend their relationship, Peggy and Patrick’s parents sign them up to perform together at the school talent show. Little do they know the Bacon Bullies will be in the audience, and Peggy’s singing voice has been, well, more scrambled than it used to be.As Peggy and her friends investigate the mysterious events around town, they find a familiar enemy working from a lair under

Carefully crafted using accessible language, repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations, Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox books are a terrific choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. These active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and loveable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Perfect for introducing new readers to mischievous Fox’s adventures, this set includes five My First I Can Read Fox books (including three Geisel Award winners): Fox the TigerFox is LateFox versus WinterFox at NightFox Has a ProblemWith all five books tucked into one sturdy box, this is an excellent choice to jumpstart your Fox collection!

A slow-brewing, increasingly exciting, and deeply provocative fantasy world. --Booklist Against the backdrop of a desolate and mystical town, New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst writes an arresting, fantastical novel of one woman's impossible journey--and her quest to find her fate. Lost your way? Your dreams? Yourself? Welcome to Lost. It was supposed to be a small escape. A few hours' driving before turning around and heading home. But once you arrive in Lost...well, it's a place you really can't leave. Not until you're Found. Only the Missing Man can send you home. And he took one look at Lauren Chase and disappeared. So Lauren is now trapped in the town where all lost things go--luggage, keys, dreams, lives--where nothing is permanent, where the locals go feral and where the only people who don't want to kill her are a handsome wild man called the Finder and a knife-wielding six-year-old girl. The only road out of town is engulfed in an impassable dust storm, and esc

Emily Wilde，古怪學者與妖精研究權威，這次不只是觀察者，而將成為妖精世界的王后。與未婚夫 Wendell Bambleby 一起，她踏入危機四伏的妖精王國——既絢麗夢幻，又危機四伏。Emily 必須在宮廷詭計與古老詛咒中，運用知識與勇氣守護所愛。這系列第三集繼續延續前作的細膩筆觸與迷人設定，是結合浪漫、奇幻與智性探險的溫柔物語。The third installment in the heartwarming and enchanting Emily Wilde series, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she lovesEmily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the inner workings of a faerie realm—as its queen.Along with her former academic rival—now fiancé—the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell’s long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare filled with scholarly treasures.Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Fae

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

一踏出機場，馬上就會用到！ 便利商店結帳、買手搖飲料、使用悠遊卡…… 最「臺灣」的選材，快速接軌日常生活！ 一書在手，保證輕鬆開口說華語，在臺暢行無阻！ You’ll need it as soon as you leave the airport! How to check out at a convenience store? How to buy hand-shaken drinks? How to use an EasyCard? Authentic Taiwanese materials — connect with daily life in Taiwan! With this book, speak Taiwanese Mandarin with ease and explore Taiwan freely! ★本書適用對象（零基礎-A1）： This book is written for the follwing groups of learners (Complete beginner-A1): ˙預計短期待在臺灣的外國人 Foreigners who plan to stay in Taiwan temporarily ˙剛來到臺灣，準備長居的外國人 Foreigners who have just arrived in Taiwan and plan to settle down ˙需要迅速提升華語聽、說能力的外國人 Foreigners who need to rapidly improve their Taiwanese Mandarin listening and speaking skills ˙針對以上學習者的華語老師 Taiwanese Mandarin teachers who teach learners from the above groups ★來到臺灣，馬上會用到的單字、句型……都在這裡！ Essential words, sentence patterns, and more — all included in this book! 本書共有10課，附有漢語拼音輔助發音，從自我介紹、買飲料、點餐，到問路、搭捷運、認識注音，多元又實用的情境主題，快跟著音檔一起開口說！ 10 lessons with

不論英語程度如何，現在就是最佳起點！循序漸進練習＝聽準＋聽懂＋聽快！一步步邁向會考英聽高分！【這些困擾，你也有嗎？】○ 有些單字發音太像，像 live [lɪv] 和 leaf [lif]，一不小心就聽錯掉入陷阱。→ 聽準：跟讀近音詞彙，辨識發音相似單字的語音差異，避免聽錯選錯。○ 考試時單字我都學過，可是聽的時候總抓不到重點，只好猜答案。→ 聽懂：聽寫練習抓出 Who / What / Which等關鍵詞語，快速辨識句意。○ 英文一連起來我就聽不懂，像 took his 念得像 tookis，好像換了語言。→ 聽快：聽力技巧解析連音、實虛詞等發音規則，單字連成句也沒問題！ 應戰會考聽力測驗其實不難，詞彙、句型課堂都學過，關鍵在於反覆練習，熟悉英語的語音特性。本書四大練習＋模擬試題，無論聽力能力如何，只要循序漸進學習，掌握英語發音小撇步，一步步練習、一回回實踐，就能自信答題，穩穩得分！【反覆練習，自信應試！】✔ 意群例句跟讀 ── 斜線表示意群範圍，音調、節奏會轉換，有助掌握句意與語感。→ These are / peaches from La La Shan, / and those are / pears from Japan.✔ 關鍵語詞聽寫 ── 練習抓住問句重點，鎖定關鍵詞，即能快速判斷題意，精準答題。✔ 聽力技巧解析 ── 認識發音現象，如h 開頭代名詞於句中h不發音，其母音與前字尾連音。→ Did you tell him? → 唸聽起來像是 [tell-im] 本書架構⬥ 近音詞彙辨識｜聆聽錄音跟讀十組發音相近的詞彙，強化聽覺敏銳度與詞彙辨別能力。⬥ 意群例句跟讀｜藉生活化例句練習意群範圍的停頓，熟悉句子音調、節奏的自然轉換。⬥ 關鍵詞語聽寫｜聆聽錄音填入疑問詞等詞彙，強化關鍵詞語辨識能力，快速判斷句意。⬥ 聽力技巧解析｜介紹連音、弱讀與實虛詞等語音變化規則，有助聽力理解，確實得分。⬥ 會考模擬測驗｜會考聽力測驗三大部分架構編寫，六回完整演練，全面鞏固學習成果。★ 開啟以下網址，即可下載全書音檔！https://www.bookman.com.tw/books/detail/17561

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MAN OF GOD IS NOT WITHOUT SINSchool's out on the Mornington Peninsula, and the small town of Waterloo has become a hotbed for petty crimes. The Waterloo Police Department are struggling with the caseload, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is desperate for a week without major crimes.But when a prestigious school's chaplain is beaten to the brink of death, the team's workload takes a turn for the worse. Then a local woman is found dead, and the hunt for a killer is on...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the fifth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

A forest princess and a demon boy collide in this friends-to-enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romantic fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake.Once upon a time, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her a ring, a worthless trinket . . . or so he thought. Because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father''s army, wielding her ring of light against hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal back the ring to fix his childhood mistake.Terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it''s only a matter of time before the war they''ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demon alike grows in the shadows.- fr

A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which threatens them all...Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones - a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer - and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her.After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen''s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively.Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones?Set in an immersive volcanic world blending

如果你喜歡《在咖啡冷掉之前》的奇幻設定與《歡迎光臨休南洞書店》的溫暖氛圍，那麼這本融合魔法、記憶與療癒的韓國小說，將是你今年不容錯過的作品 。走進由月兔與天界圖書館員守護的魔法世界，感動韓國百萬讀者的暖心力作！「如果能像翻書一樣，翻閱自己的人生，你會怎麼做？」​在都市一條不起眼的巷弄裡，有一間只在月光下煥發光芒的神秘酒吧 。沉默寡言的酒保 Mun 有著不為人知的過去...他曾是天上魔法圖書館的守護者，那裡收藏的不是書，而是一個個獨一無二的生命故事 。他深信故事應該存在於人們心中，而非蒙塵的書架上，這個信念卻讓他被貶下凡間 。​失去歸宿的 Mun 遇見了神奇的月兔 Bo-reum，並從牠身上獲得了將回憶化為魔法的神秘配方 。現在，他調製的每一杯飲品，都蘊含著改變一切的可能：一個重新記住、深刻理解、進而療癒過往的機會 。坐下來，讓你的故事在杯中慢慢展開 。有時候，最微小的一口，就能改變所有事 。What if you could turn the pages of your own life, like the pages of your favourite book?Step into the magical and uplifting world of THE MOON GLOW BOOKSHOP - the Korean sensation for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and DallerGut Dream Department StoreHidden down a quiet alley, glowing softly under moonlight, there is a bar like no other. This otherworldly venue is manned by Mun, a quiet bartender with a knowing gaze and a mysterious past. He serves not just drinks, but moments. Hand-crafted cocktails that shimmer with stardust and emotion; each one a reflection of your own life: your hid

動畫《電馭叛客：邊緣行者》擄獲了全球粉絲的心， 動畫中，因經常發表極端言論、行徑誇張，同時擁有可愛&酷帥外表而獲得超高人氣的蕾貝卡， 以及她的哥哥霹拉。 無論何時何地，總是不斷惹麻煩的他們，其實從小就有一個目標…… 那就是成為像他們父親一般傳奇的「犯險者」── 身處這座科技與人體改造已司空見慣的「夜城」，他們拚命掙扎、吃苦，並破壞…！ 而突然出現在他們的日常生活中，那名神祕的男子究竟是…？ 這是年輕的霹拉&蕾貝卡兩兄妹，為了以犯險者的身分留名青史， 而在夜城闖蕩的癲狂（MADNESS）故事!! ©Asano ©2025 CD PROJEKT S.A. All rights reserved. CD PROJEKT, the CD PROJEKT logo, Cyberpunk, Cyberpunk 2077, the Cyberpunk 2077 logo and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of CD PROJEKT S.A. in the US and/or other countries. / KADOKAWA CORPORATION★年少時期的霹拉&蕾貝卡兄妹的癲狂（MADNESS）故事！★全球粉絲不容錯過!! 動畫《電馭叛客：邊緣行者》前傳霹拉&蕾貝卡兄妹的原創漫畫已揭開序幕──！★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品）

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

來自暢銷作家蘇菲·安德森 (Sophie Anderson)，這是一部設定在冬季仙境中的童話冒險，講述了友誼、歸屬感和勇氣的故事 。​當塔莎 (Tasha) 堆了一個雪女孩時，她唯一的願望就是希望她能活過來。如果對著雪許下的願望能夠成真……接著，塔莎遇見了艾莉亞娜 (Alyana)，她的臉龐閃爍著星光，雙眼閃耀著冰藍色的光芒。很快地，塔莎有了一個朋友，她們一起在充滿冒險與雪橇的冬季仙境中度過無數個夜晚。但塔莎知道，大雪在她的村莊停留得太久了。然而，當你最好的朋友是由冬天構成的，你要如何迎接春天的到來？這是一個適合蜷縮閱讀的華麗冬日故事，書中充滿了由瑪莉莎·卡斯崔隆 (Melissa Castrillon) 繪製的精美黑白插圖。這個故事不僅有著魔法般的冒險，更深刻探討了創傷、恐懼以及家庭和友誼的力量 。它將帶領讀者進入一個充滿愛與溫暖的世界，即便背景是寒冷的冬季，角色之間的溫柔關係仍讓人感到無比暖心 。"Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel." The Telegraph"Destined to be a seasonal classic." M.G. LeonardFrom bestselling Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale adventure of friendship, belonging and bravery in a winter wonderland.When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wants is for her to come to life. If only wishes on snow could come true...Then Tasha meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and whose eyes shine ice-blue. Soon, Tasha has a friend and together they spend nights in a winter wonderland filled with adventure and sleigh rides.But Tasha knows that the snow

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

Boy-inventor DEV and his best friend, BOJA, have found a secret map! So now they're on a mission to find more of the magical energy known as FLEMBER!But first they have to travel through the scary WILDENING . . .Survive in a LIFELESS town . . .And harness the power of Boja's FIERY FARTS!

Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of flember . .. will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?

Dev and Boja embark on a thrilling journey towards home, through the chilling Wildening forests of magical Flember Island. To protect himself and his lovable, larger-than-life robot bear, Dev's only hope is to truly grasp the extraordinary power of Flember. But it won't be easy: a scary creature's on their trail, new friends are counting on them, and Boja is behaving very strangely .. . A fantastical, anarchic, uplifting quest celebrating friendship, creativity and loyalty.

THE LATEST FEEL GOOD ROM-COM FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ROM-COMMERSIt''s a thin line between loving and hating...****Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past―now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole''s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom "Hutch" Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West.The catch? Katie''s not exactly qualified. She can''t swim―but fakes it that she can. Plus: Cole is Hutch''s brother. And they don''t get along. Next stop paradise!But paradise is messier than it seems. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch (the most scientifically good looking man she has ever seen . . . but also a bit of a love hater), along with his colorful Aunt Rue and his rescue Great Dane, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two.Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue―along with chances to t

A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.“Graham finds big themes in small events: community, imagination, hope.”Sunday Times“Restrained, poetic, humorous text and joyously burgeoning pictures speak to the perennial power of shared imagination.”Guardian“Inclusive and familiar … about creativity and teamwork. It should inspire young readers to draw.”BooktrustAfter a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

《Wild Dark Shore》是《Once There Were Wolves》暢銷作者 Charlotte McConaghy 的全新生態驚悚小說，故事發生在即將被海平面上升吞沒的偏遠小島 Shearwater，島上種子庫守護者 Dominic Salt 與三個孩子獨自留守時，一場世紀風暴帶來神秘女子 Rowan，揭開無線電破壞、新挖墳墓等陰謀，充滿人性衝突與環境危機。THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKA TIME MUST-READ OF 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL'Breathtaking' HANNAH KENT'Spellbinding' Washington Post'Had me gripped from the very first page' RACHEL JOYCEA family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A storm gathering force.Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny weather-lashed island that is home to the world's largest seed bank. As Shearwater risks being lost to rising sea levels, the island's researchers have fled, and only the Salts remain.Until, during the worst storm in living memory, a stranger washes ashore. The family nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, but it seems she isn't telling the whole truth about why she's there. And when Rowan stumbles upon sabotaged rad

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

本書為 Sparrow Being Sparrow 的續作，延續溫暖細膩的日常視角。暴風雪將至，Sparrow 的父母前往醫院迎接新生兒，她卻在窗外發現一隻受傷的鴿子。出於對動物的本能關懷，她與好友 Paloma 悄悄將牠帶進屋內照顧。然而，照料野鳥遠比想像困難，家中還有好奇的小貓讓情況更複雜。隨著照顧的負擔加重，Sparrow 開始思考：若向大人求助，是否就必須放手？本書以平實筆調描寫孩子在責任、不安與成長之間的學習，也回應面對家庭變化時，如何理解「請求幫忙」同樣是一種勇氣。In this sequel to the "uplifting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Sparrow Being Sparrow, Sparrow rescues an injured animal but soon wonders if she's taken on more than she can handle alone. A blizzard is coming, and Sparrow's parents are leaving for the hospital to welcome Sparrow's new baby brother, but all Sparrow can think about is investigating the strange thwack she heard coming from her bedroom window. When she goes outside, she finds an injured pigeon getting buried in the snow. She has to save it! Sparrow and her best friend, Paloma, bring the bird inside while the grown-ups are busy, determined to nurse it back to health. But soon, Sparrow realizes that helping the bird recover--especially with curious kittens around the house--will be

The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! In Volume Two, join Saphie and her fellow house cats as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen!What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food, and generally causing mayhem left, right, and center! Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 features more delightful adventures with our favorite feisty feline and her family.

Think Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix... with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella!Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids...except for one little thing. They have a magic mirror in their basement that sends them into different fairy tales. This time, when the mirror slurps them up, they're taken to the story of Cinderella. And they're determined NOT to mess anything up!But then Cinderella breaks her foot and her glass slipper won't fit. How is her prince charming supposed to know she's meant for him? And how will Cinderella get her happily ever after?In order to save the day, Abby and Jonah will have to find Cinderella a job, stay out of jail, and make sure true love finds a way, all before the clock strikes midnight and the chance for a happily ever after is gone...forever!

Relive more of your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this second official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, Big Jim, and all their friends on their action-packed Supa Buddy adventures in the second volume of this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series.This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 250 stickers total! -- that can be used to decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more. You can also create your own comic scenes in the sticker book itself, by piecing together your favorite characters, props, villains, sound effects, and backgrounds.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

A classic of science fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock sets out on a fantastic adventure through time and place with his 16-year-old nephew: from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano, they experience one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined.