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十四年過去了，昔日的青梅竹馬 Shiloh 和 Cary 再次重逢。年少時他們是最好的朋友，從未想過彼此之間可能有愛情。但一場婚禮邀請，讓 Shiloh 忍不住想問：他會出現嗎？而他們是否還有機會，重新寫下屬於兩人的故事？Fourteen years apart. One unexpected reunion. Is it too late to rewrite their love story?A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK'Sexy, sweet, wise and nostalgic – Jane Austen’s Persuasion for our times’ Gabrielle Zevin‘A gorgeous book .. . a beautiful, believable love story between two slightly broken people.So sweet, but never sentimental. I yearned for them to be happy and I miss it now it's over’ Marian Keyes--Back in high school, everybody thought Shiloh and Cary would end up together – everybody but Shiloh and Cary. They were best friends, that’s all.But, somehow, everything changed. Both left town – took different paths – and suddenly it’s fourteen years since Shiloh last spoke to Cary. She’s been married, divorced, and is back living in the house she grew up in.But when she gets invited to an old friend’s wedding, all Shiloh can think about is whether Cary will be there – and whether

Bonbon is back in the third installment of the clever and funny illustrated murder mystery series. But tensions run high when she’s surrounded by crooks.Bonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been tasked with delivering a priceless diamond to Adderstone Manor, the home of retired master thief Fergus Croke. The plot thickens faster than a good roux when Croke is found dead hours later, and every one of his four protégés is suspected of the dirty deed. But when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin?With the help of Grampa Banks and an undercover best friend, it’s not long before Bonbon uncovers hidden identities, motives a-many, and a rather surprising hedge maze full of monkeys. But can they catch the killer before it’s too late?

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Get Suzanne Collins's full Hunger Games series with this complete five-book hardcover box set including: The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and Sunrise on the Reaping."Whereas Katniss kills with finesse, Collins writes with raw power." -- Time MagazineIn the nation of Panem lies a shining Capitol, surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death broadcasted live for all to see.And the odds are never in the tributes' favor.With all five of Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games novels in one box set, you can step into the world of Panem and discover how the Hunger Games came to be, witness the second Quarter Quell, and live the events that lead to the electrifying conclusion.

Stuart MacBride is back with Logan McRae to celebrate twenty years since the detective's first appearance in Cold Granite.'MacBride is a damned fine writer' – Peter James, UK Number One Bestselling AuthorPerfect for fans of Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, This House of Burning Bones is unforgettably gripping Scottish crime at its very best.The Granite City is ready to burn, and all it takes is a single spark . . .In the heat of a blistering summer, Aberdeen’s police are struggling: half the force is off sick, leave has been cancelled, someone’s firebombed a hotel full of migrants, and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday.With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae is forced to juggle cases and run a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions.It doesn’t help that the Aberdeen Examiner has just been bought by Natasha Agapova, a tabloid media tycoon

The all-in-one tool for teaching kids phonics-based reading skills! 15 decodable books for ages 3 to 6. Box 1 in the Phonics Makes Readers series!Literacy is a critical skill that all children need to learn, but it isn’t always taught in ways they can understand and apply, which means many kids need a little extra practice to start reading at their grade level. The good news? There’s a perfect solution. Set kids up for reading success with this first collection of decodable stories that introduce early reading skills with the most effective method there is: Phonics!Based in the science of reading, this Phonics Makes Readers box set uses fun illustrations and simple, decodable language to help pre-K and kindergarten kids learn to read with confidence. Each box includes 15 short, digestible stories like Pat the Rat, Ken and Jen, and Gum in the Sun, and each story indicates the standard phonics skill it teaches, so you can help your child succeed every step of the way.This set covers shor

The all-in-one tool for teaching kids phonics-based reading skills! 15 decodable books for ages 3 to 6. Box 2 in the Phonics Makes Readers series!Literacy is a critical skill that all children need to learn, but it isn't always taught in ways they can understand and apply, which means many kids need a little extra practice to start reading at their grade level. The good news? There's a perfect solution. Continue kids' reading success with this follow-up collection of decodable stories that keep building key reading skills with phonics!Based in the science of reading, this Phonics Makes Readers box set uses fun illustrations and simple, decodable language to help pre-K and kindergarten kids learn to read with confidence. Building on the skills introduced in box 1, this box includes 15 short, digestible stories like The Big Pig, Good Luck Duck, and At the Bog, and each story indicates the standard phonics skill it teaches, so you can help your child succeed every step of the way.The best

''You must betray or be betrayed. That is the way of the world, daegam.''A devastating and pulse-pounding historical romance that will feel all-too-relevant in today''s world, based on a true story from Korean history || An INSTANT New York Times Bestseller Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop his cruel reign.Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom''s turmoil. When her older sister, Suyeon, gets abducted to become one of the King''s concubines, Iseul begins her journey to the capital in the hopes of stealing her sister back. Prince Daehyun has lived his whole life in the terrifying shadow of his despicable half-brother, the king. Forced to watch King Yeonsan flaunt his abuse of the common folk, Daehyun aches to find a way to dethrone him once and for all. When Iseul''s and Daehyun''s fates collide, their contempt for each other is transcended only by their mutual h

The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce's award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times bestseller Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness quartet, we meet Alanna of Trebond, a young noblewoman from the kingdom of Tortall. Alanna isn't like other girls from noble families--what she really wants is to become a knight and earn her shield, something women definitely aren't allowed to do. But Alanna will not be deterred, and she arrives in the capital disguised as a boy to begin training as a page, the first step toward becoming a knight. Despite the tough conditions and grueling work, Alanna's skills and stubbornness win her friends amongst the nobility and the denizens of the lower city. But not everyone wishes her well . . . Filled with magic and mayhem, adventure and action, swords and spells, book one in the Song of the Li

In the ninth novel in New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs’s FunJungle series, resident sleuth Teddy Fitzroy is on the case to find a missing elephant and clear his friend of vandalism.When a herd of elephants interrupts the big Friday night football game, the police enlist Teddy and his father to assist them in getting the animals safely back home to the elephant sanctuary. Only when they arrive, their owners realize one of the elephants has gone missing! The lone African elephant, Tanzy, is still out there somewhere.Then Teddy’s best friend, Xavier, is accused of vandalizing a bulldozer in protest of a builder ruining a beloved piece of land they call TurtleTown. Teddy is torn. His best friend needs him but so does Tanzy. Can Teddy crack both cases before someone gets hurt?

Home is in our heartsA mother and son experiencing family violence have to flee their home, moving from place to place to find safe shelter, until finally they’re able to go back home again and make it the strongest house yet.The storm was inside the house.A boy and his mother hide from the rattle of fists on a wall and the thunder of yelling. There is a storm inside their house. It's time to find a stronger home.Their first new home is by the water. When they find a seashell and press it to their ears, they hear the sound of the waves. The boy’s mother tells him that a seashell always carries its home, the sea, inside it, just like they will carry their home inside them—in their heartbeats. They travel from place to place to find stronger and stronger homes, relying on each other for support and finding joy and comfort, even when they’re scared. But what about their old house? One day, the boy's mother says it's time to go back. They go home to find their family and friends waiting to

Let’s make a paper masterpiece! Join Henri Matisse and his friends as they embark on a series of arty adventures.Jump into the bold and bright world of Henri Matisse, one of history’s most playful artists. This is the first in a series of creative play kits for budding artists ages five and up. The kit includes a concertina foldout that guides readers through step-by-step activities, starting with a simple color-focused exercise and building up to a big collaborative project using found materials. The foldout also demonstrates how to create art with the four kiss-cut stencil sheets and three die-cut picture pockets.Play with Matisse encourages collaboration and imagination. Many of the activities take inspiration from Matisse's life—partner with your own artist’s assistant or learn how to grow a paper “garden” filled with bright blooms and fluttering butterflies. At the heart of author Alice Harman’s text is an important message for young creatives: never give up and always have fun! T

狗狗散步社PAWS越來越忙，三位好朋友的感情也更加緊密。正當大家以為一切都很完美時，敏蒂卻因媽媽開始約會而感到不安。新同學海瑟想加入PAWS，更讓她備感威脅。面對變化與嫉妒，敏蒂能否學會放下防備，迎接友情的新可能？Book two in an adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!An adorable graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble) that comes with them. This funny and heartwarming series is The Baby-Sitters Club for pets - and perfect for 8+ fans of Rollergirl and Lottie Brooks.Best friends Mindy, Gabby, and Priya are back in business! After a few ups and downs, their dog-walking business is booming and the girls are closer than ever. It’s a dream come true!But for Mindy, things at home are beginning to feel like a bit of a nightmare. Her mom just started dating someone, which has Mindy feeling like the odd one out.Things only get worse when a new student named Hazel arrives in class and wants to join PAWS. Sharing her mom

'One of the finest short-storywriters at work today. These stories are honest, finely nuanced and indelible.'WENDY ERSKINE'One of our best short story writers.'THE TIMES'You'll lose yourself in this collection and, most likely, find yourself too. Each story is a masterclass.'JAN CARSONThe much-anticipated new collection from the BBC National Short Story Award-winning author of Multitudes and Intimacies.I still sometimes wonder if one could draw a window in the wall, or in the air, and step through it together. To somewhere else, entirely new.From a highly charged Christmas party in Belfast to a passionate affair in Blitz-era London, to a trip to Marrakech which could form a new family, the thirteen striking stories of Openings pulse with possibility and illuminate those fleeting but recognisable moments of heartbreak and hope that can change the course of a life.'It takes a writer as subtle, compassionate and clear-eyed as Caldwell to track the hidden forces that work upon us, to illum

From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. Lottie Brooks is BACK and she's as BRILLIANT as ever!At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what's new there?). Meanwhile Toby's new year's resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye.Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He's VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL. Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset.How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking

How did a small church in Silicon Valley grow into a worldwide movement of spiritual renewal?InEnvision Without Limits, Pastor Tong Liu reveals the keys behind River of Life Christian Church’s remarkable growth. From breaking growth barriers to building strong small groups and inspiring men and women to lead—this book is packed with practical strategies and spiritual insight for churches today.簡介Discover the Unlimited Potential of Spiritual RevivalHow did River of Life Christian Church in Silicon Valley grow from a small, humble fellowship into a mighty river of grace– becoming a global movement of spiritual renewal?In Envision Without Limits, Pastor Tong Liu pulls back the curtain on the transformative journey that shaped one of the most influential Chinese churches in the world. This book not only addresses the bottleneck that often hinders church growth, but also shares practical, proven strategies: how to call men and women to serve, foster a vibrant small group culture, and lead a

Step into the arena as Godzilla’s most dangerous allies and scariest nemeses square off in a series of sense-shattering showdowns!The world is pretty big. You’d think there’d be enough room for all the kaiju to claim their own stomping grounds, but even giant monsters aren’t above needing to protect their territory.Godzilla has friends and foes, and in turn, they vie against one another for dominance. In this quartet of standalone stories, different denizens of Monster Island go claw to claw for exciting, earth-shaking matchups. Marvel as the King of the Monsters throws down with Manda! Cheer on King Ghidorah tussling with SpaceGodzilla and then Mechagodzilla! Pick sides as Mothra battles Hedorah!The fourth volume of Godzilla: Rivals continues the kaiju brawl by creators Tom Waltz, Dave Baker, Jake Lawrence, Josh Trujillo, Casey Maloney, Kevin Anthony Catalan, and Joshua Cornillon.

每個人生命中都有面對轉變的時刻，有些令人期待，有些讓人措手不及。慈善家梅琳達・法蘭奇・蓋茲在《明日之後》中，首次分享她成為母親、摯友離世，以及離開蓋茲基金會的真實經歷。她以溫柔誠摯的筆觸，談論面對未知、放下完美主義、陪伴他人度過低潮的學習歷程。本書邀請讀者在變動之中找回自己的步伐，迎向屬於自己的下一步。INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn a rare window into some of her life’s pivotal moments, Melinda French Gates draws from previously untold stories to offer a new perspective on encountering transitions."[D]eeply personal... [Melinda French Gates] takes readers inside the moments that have defined her — becoming a mother, grieving the loss of one of her best friends, and grappling with the hard-earned lessons of philanthropy." —NPR“You don’t get to be my age without navigating all kinds of transitions. Some you embraced and some you never expected. Some you hoped for and some you fought as hard as you could.”– Melinda French GatesTransitions are moments in which we step out of our familiar surroundings and into a new landscape—a space that, for many people, is shadowed by confusion, fear, and indecision. The Next Day accompanies reader

OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD. THE GLOBALLY BESTSELLING SERIES AND TIKTOK SENSATION IS BACK!"Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance” Lauren Kate,Fallen"Dangerous, sexy, romantic, intense! Kami Garcia,Beautiful Creatures“My favourite series of all time” Goodreads review“Perfection” TikTok reviewJames Anderson had a plan.Or half of one. He managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never did: infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment. No outsider has breached the stronghold of the authoritarian regime, but James isin. In a prison cell, sure, but as far as James is concerned, a win is a win.It’s been ten years since the notorious duo Juliette Ferrars and Aaron Warner Anderson led a worldwide rebellion and established the New Republic of the West. But The Reestablishment is ready to make a devastating move, and they have the perfect assassin for the job.Rosabelle Wolff had a plan.She always has a plan. On Ark Island, where constant surveil

Your most valuable resource isn’t time—it’s your attention. We’re living in a constant state of distraction, racing through life feeling hollow and disconnected—from our loved ones, our passions, even ourselves. The endless noise is numbing, and constant digital “connection” only deepens our isolation. We’re scrambling to keep up, but at what cost? The truth is that your mind is wired for focus, and you have the power to take it back. In Finding Focus, renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Zelana Montminy tackles one of the most critical challenges of our time, unveiling a science-backed roadmap for reclaiming your attention—not to boost productivity, but to reconnect with what truly matters. This isn’t another set of quick-fix tips; it’s a radical shift in how you engage with the world. You’ll learn how to:Unmask your “focus thieves,” the hidden forces stealing your attentionRebuild mental clarity through nutrition, movement, and time in natureRediscover the

Tara Selter is searching for a way back into time.Tara has been stuck in the 18th of November for over a year''s worth of days. She still wakes up to the same newspapers, and the same blank faces when she explains that she has seen this all before. Until one morning, she boards a train and finds herself in a new day. It is still the eighteenth of November, but the faces are different, the weather is colder.She realises that she has found a way out of her endless autumn. By moving across Europe rather than through time, she can collect the ingredients for the seasons: the thin film of ice on puddles, the fresh spring breeze, the blazing summer sun. As she travels, she begins to hope for a new future, one that will run in parallel to the eighteenth of November, one that she must build for herself.Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize and Winner of the Nordic Council Prize for Literature, On the Calculation of Volume II is the second volume of the poetic, page-turning European ma

The Eisner and Ringo Award-nominated final installment of Brenna Thummler's bestselling Sheets trilogy is now available in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring never-before-seen bonus content!Following the events of Sheets and Delicates, Lights brings Brenna Thummler’s characters, artwork, and ghostly charm back to life.Marjorie Glatt’s life was forever changed the day she discovered a group of ghosts hiding in her family’s laundromat. One of those ghosts was Wendell: a lonely phantom turned Marjorie’s best friend. When he and Marjorie are joined by ghost-enthusiast Eliza Duncan, the three friends band together in friendship, bravery, and all things paranormal.Wendell died far too young and now must wander the Land of Humans with nothing more than a sheet for a body. He knows how he died—a tragic drowning accident—but lately he’s grown curious about his past life. He wants to know more about why he died, not just how he died. It’s not easy, though, since Wendell’s memory of his human l

From the author of Safiyyah's War – winner of the Indie Book Award, the Week Junior Book Award, the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize and The Diverse Book Award. 'Historical fiction at its finest - vibrant, vital, deeply moving, and brimming with wisdom for the future' - Sophie Anderson 'A richly told and immensely moving Partition story that spotlights a moment in history of colonial empire that changed the lives of millions' - A M Dassu Three best friends are born on the same day under miraculous circumstances. But by their twelfth birthday, Jahan, Ravi and Lakshmi’s lives are about to change forever. The British announce Indian independence and draw lines of Partition that tear apart the country, and the friends. One of them flees, one of them disappears, and the other is left wondering, could a miracle bring them back together? Cover art by Hazem AsifQuotes/Reviews"Packed with sensory details … the novel’s central thrust remain current: that religious and ethnic groups are pitted ag

A YA verse novel about first love and friendship, lost and found.Daisy can feel like a solo act at home. On the outside of her twin brothers intense relationship, she leans towards her parents, particularly her father, for support. As a passionate classical musician, she is not wildly popular at school, but she has one close friend and a life filled with musical performance. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her, and Daisy is left disconnected from her one true love, music.When she makes a new friend at school, mysterious Flora, Daisy finds a glimmer of peace in her chaotic life. Just as everything seems to be getting better, they all fall apart. Family tensions heighten as Daisys dad falls ill and Daisy needs to decide should she find her way back to who she was or look towards who she is going to become.For fans of Sarah Crossan and Elizabeth Acevedo.

From the bestselling Jon Klassen, Your Farm is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children.Praise for Your Forest: "A comforting board book about imagination and safe spaces from the legendary author of I Want My Hat Back that creates a charming forest from a handful of familiar objects." - Waterstones"Full of the usual Klassen charm, young children will enjoy the simple and straightforward way this book is written, while adults will appreciate the deadpan humour." - The ScotsmanThis is your sun.It is coming up for you.This is your tree.It can go under the sun.With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a farm and all its items – a horse and its hay, a truck, a stool, a fence – are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a farm for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focussing on safe spaces, comfort and imagination, Your Farm signals both a departure

這是你的太陽，你的樹，你的小森林。Jon Klassen 以他一貫的冷靜筆觸與獨特幽默，創造出一個屬於幼兒的寧靜世界。森林裡有小木屋、石頭、溪水與橋，也有一個友善的小幽靈相伴。當太陽落下，世界進入夜晚，這片森林便成為孩子心中的安穩之地。全書節奏緩慢、文字極簡，像一首溫柔的睡前詩。From the bestselling creator Jon Klassen, Your Forest is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children."A comforting board book about imagination and safe spaces from the legendary author of I Want My Hat Back that creates a charming forest from a handful of familiar objects." - Waterstones"Full of the usual Klassen charm, young children will enjoy the simple and straightforward way this book is written, while adults will appreciate the deadpan humour." - The ScotsmanThis is your sun.It is coming up for you.These are your trees.They can go over by the sun.With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, a forest and all its items – a cabin, some rocks, a (nice) forest ghost, a stream, a bridge – are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is a forest for a young child t

From the bestselling creator Jon Klassen, Your Island is one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children.Praise for Your Forest: "A comforting board book about imagination and safe spaces from the legendary author of I Want My Hat Back that creates a charming forest from a handful of familiar objects." - Waterstones"Full of the usual Klassen charm, young children will enjoy the simple and straightforward way this book is written, while adults will appreciate the deadpan humour." - The ScotsmanThis is your sun.It is coming up for you.This is your palm tree.It can go over by the sun.With a minimal tableau of familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items – a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird – are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focussing on safe spaces, comfort and imagination, Your Island signals both a

From the revered graphic artist and writer Anders Nilsen, Tongues collects together in one volume for the first time Nilsen's cult comics and their retelling of the myth of Prometheus'Mindbendingly good. It’s up there with Maus, Fun Home, Persepolis, Jimmy Corrigan'MARK HADDON, author of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIMEIn the remotest reaches of Central Asia where rival groups war over oil, a minor god is chained to a mountainside. Unfolding in a series of conversations with his unlikely friend the eagle, who visits every day to carry out a gruesome sentence of torture, Tongues I follows the titan’s pursuit of revenge on the god that imprisoned him.Entwined with their story are those of Astrid, a teenage East African orphan on an errand of murder, and a man with a teddy bear strapped to his back wandering aimlessly in the wilderness. Tongues I is a postmodern, apocalyptic reimagining of Prometheus' story, here a fallible god failing in his duty as the creator and prote

12歲的Cindy熱愛畫畫，卻在「我的家庭」這個比賽題目前卡住了──她一直隱瞞爸爸已回台灣的事實。一次回台的旅程，讓她面對更多家庭的真相，也讓她原本追求完美的計畫一一崩解。Cindy該如何鼓起勇氣，畫出真正屬於自己的故事？An empowering autobiographical story of a young Taiwanese American artist striving to find her voice to save what matters most. For fans of Raina Telgemeier’s Sisters and Jen Wang’s Stargazing.Twelve-year-old Cindy relishes drawing flawless images, but she is stumped by an art contest prompt: “What family means to me.” No one at school can know that Cindy’s dad moved back to Taiwan four years ago, so Cindy sketches out the perfect plan to draw the perfect picture while keeping her parents’ separation secret.Then an unexpected trip to Taipei reveals devastating new secrets. Suddenly everything from Cindy's art to her family is falling apart. With her dream of perfection in tatters, Cindy must figure out how to draw from her heart and share her secrets. But can she really reveal the truth, messy lines and all?

An all-new stand-alone Avatar: The Last Airbender graphic novel! Kiyi, half-sister to Fire Lord Zuko, enrolls at the Royal Fire Academy for Girls! Known for its strict curriculum and even stricter instructors, Zuko worries for Kiyi. When things take a turn for the worse and a seed of doubt about the new headmistress is planted, Zuko takes action by installing one of the people he trusts most, Mai, as an academy teacher. Can Mai keep a watchful eye over Kiyi and keep her on the right path, or will the academy's cruel culture shape her footsteps into those of her other half-sibling, Azula? Faith Erin Hicks, Peter Wartman, and Adele Matera are back with another new adventure in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Written in consultation with the co-creators of the animated series, Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko!

From Google executive, coach, and creator of the Own Your Career program, an empowering and practical guide to chasing after what you want You know where you want to go. You know you have it within you. You simply need the courage to do it. In Wild Courage, Jenny Wood helps you overcome whatever is holding you back from going after your biggest ambitions. Reclaiming nine characteristics from their negative shackles --Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless, and Bossy--Wood teaches you how to apply each one of these traits in a savvy and sane way to supercharge your chances of getting ahead, whether you're trying to snag a stretch promotion, impress your new boss, or land a life-changing deal. Inspired by her popular coaching program, Wood offers an arsenal of tactical prompts to catapult you forward, like how to: "Play it Hot" to stand out"Network with Nosiness" to build relationships that help you climb"Rack up Rejection" to learn from your failuresWi

The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, the oldest person to ever run a marathon.Fauja did not listen and Fauja did not stop.He knew it was time for him to take a step in a new direction...When Fauja Singh was born in a village in Punjab, his legs were so weak that no one thought he would walk. But Fauja was determined - and he amazed the world with what he could do. At 81, Fauja entered his first race. Then he went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete a marathon.With inspiring text by Simran Jeet Singh and beautiful illustrations by Baljinder Kaur, the true story of Fauja Singh shows us that anything is possible.

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, the team behind Batman: The Court of Owls get the band back together for a face-melting encore! Read Dark Nights Metal in one giant-size compendium. Evil Dark Knights have emerged from the most dangerous corners of the Multiverse. With their actions orchestrated by the most sinister Dark Knight of them all, The Batman Who Laughs, worlds stand on the precipice of annihilation. Batman must band together with the Justice League in DC's greatest war yet against the Dark Multiverse. Will this twisted reality reign supreme against the heroes of the DC Universe? Experience one of DC's most heart-pounding stories in this epic compendium collection. Collects: Nightwing #29; The Flash #33; Hal Jordan and The Green Lantern Corps #32; Green Arrow #32; Suicide Squad #26; Teen Titans #12; Justice League #32-33; Dark Nights: Metal #1-6; Dark Days: The Forge #1; Dark Days: The Casting #1; Batman: The Red Death #1; Batman: The Devastator #1; Batman: The Merciless #1; Batm

Color in over 100 adorable, cozy characters, patterns, and inspirational quotes in this official Pocket Peaches coloring book. It's the perfect coloring book for fans of Hello Kitty, Squishmallows, Pusheen, and more! This adorable coloring book based on the Pocket Peaches webcomic is one not to be missed! Color in 100+ images of Peaches the bunny and her Pocketon pals; her adorable dog, Sesame; patterns of sweet treats and yummy pastries like ube cakes and chocolate croissants; and uplifting quotes like "You got this!" Use the perforated pages to carefully tear out your colored pages and put them on display, and use the super cute ticker sheet of the Pocket Peaches gang in the back to decorate whatever you wish. The Pocket Peaches Coloring Book is a must-have item for anyone who loves all things cute, cozy, and delicious. "Chock-full of charm with a lovable cast of characters. Pocket Peaches is a winner!" - Lincoln Peirce, bestselling author of Big Nate

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Adam Rex has created a funny and timely conversation starter about how dull life might become if everyone always agreed Everyone agrees with Junior Junior, including the mysterious voice from across the valley. "Junior Junior is the greatest in the world!" he shouts."Junior Junior is the greatest in the world!" the echo shouts back. Until one day, a new girl moves in next door. A disagreeable, rude girl who doesn't think Junior is right all the time. Unable to stand living next door to someone like that, Junior runs to the valley to meet his echo. But when being around someone who agrees with him all the time is less fun than he imagines, Junior Junior must decide if a new friend is worth admitting he was wrong.

''I revere Helen Garner''s writing, and it''s in her diaries that she''s at her acute, rigorous, pitch-perfect best'' Nigella Lawson''I come back again and again to Garner''s diaries and always find something new to admire. Her wit and observations are brilliant and her thoughts on writing are a guide'' Daisy Johnson''I love Helen Garner''s diaries. I would read her grocery lists'' Fatima Bhutto''The diaries are the apotheosis of Helen Garner''s entire career, and the most exciting thing she has ever published . . . Beautiful, riveting, formally electrifying'' Lit HubLooking out the window at the two big gum trees, as it gets dark, I think: the only way I can go on keeping a diary - the bits about myself, anyway, i.e. most of it - is to conceive of it as a record of soul.Helen Garner has kept a diary for most of her adult life. Now she is widely recognised as one of the greatest writers of our age. But, of all her books, it is her diaries that she likes best.Collected for the first tim

'This wildly imaginative book speaks to every reader who yearns for a more magical world' - THAO THAI, author of Banyan Moon 'If you'd like to dream instead of a parallel world where love and loyalty and friendship are the magic that transforms the least of us into genuine heroes, then Meg Shaffer's The Lost Story is the book you've been waiting for' - RICHARD RUSSO, author of Empire Falls From the author of the bestselling novel The Wishing Game comes a Narnia-inspired fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobe doors . . .just in case. Once upon a time, two boys went missing in the woods. Six months later, they reappeared, with no explanation for where they'd been or how they'd survived.Fifteen years on, Rafe is a reclusive artist with no memory of what happened during those months, despite the scars he bears. Meanwhile, Jeremy is a famed missing persons investigator. With his uncanny abilities, he is the one person who can help vet tech Emilie Wendell find her l

A dazzling, sunbaked Italian summer story from the global bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name.'Another masterful tale of longing and desire.'Glamour'Aciman writes with an aching sensitivity.'JOHN BOYNE'You don't so much read André Aciman's novels as tumble breathlessly into them.'The TimesWe spend more time than we know trying to go back. We call it fantasising, we call it dreaming. . . but we're all crawling back, each in his or her own way.A group of college friends find themselves marooned at a luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. While their boat is being repaired, they can't help but observe the daily routine of a fellow hotel guest - a mysterious, white-bearded stranger who sits on the veranda each night and smokes one cigarette, sometimes two. When the group decides to invite the elegant traveller to lunch with them, they cannot begin to imagine the miraculous abilities, strange wisdom, and a life-changing story he is about to impart to one of the friends in part