Scriptures for Life

When the Vikings attack, a novice monk's life is changed forever in Matthew Harffy's new historical adventure.Lindisfarne, AD793. There had been portents - famine, whirlwinds, lightning from clear skies, serpents seen flying through the air. But when the raiders came, no one was prepared.They came from the North, their dragon-prowed longships gliding out of the dawn mist as they descended on the kingdom's most sacred site.It is 8th June AD793, and with the pillage of the monastery on Lindisfarne, the Viking Age has begun.While his fellow monks flee before the Norse onslaught, one young novice stands his ground. He has been taught to turn the other cheek, but faced with the slaughter of his brothers and the pagan desecration of his church, forgiveness is impossible.Hunlaf soon learns that there is a time for faith and prayer . . . and there is a time for swords.

The story of Classical Music in picture, word and sound, from Hildegard of Bingen to Saariaho. Introduces the greatest composers and lets readers hear their most famous works as they read. Shows the instruments and how they are played and combined to make music.Presents a selection of the most well-known operas, symphonies, ballets and concertos. AGES: 8 plus AUTHOR: Richard Bratby is deputy music critic at The Birmingham Post and writes regularly for Gramophone and The Spectator. He is passionate about communicating the joy of classical music to audiences of all ages.Nik Neves is a Brazilian illustrator and graphic artist whose work is widely published in editorial and advertising. SELLING POINTS: . Compelling text is full of fun facts and snippets of information on the life and times of great musicians .Features an app with 100 short audio clips and 90 minutes of listening time . Listen to the music as you read . Includes a good selection of women composers & musicians .The perfe

The latest installment in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, featuring 100 barrier-breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of Black Girl Magic.Goo

★ 專業獸醫解析＋超萌圖解，讀懂每一個細微動作★ 從奇怪習慣到情緒表達，全面掌握貓咪心理★ 養貓新手到資深貓奴都必備的行為指南為什麼牠總愛坐在你的鍵盤上？為什麼半夜踩你臉？還偏偏愛喝水龍頭的水？本書帶你走進貓咪神祕又迷人的世界。從尾巴擺動、耳朵角度到日常行為，每一個看似「莫名其妙」的舉動，其實都藏著訊號。透過專業獸醫的深入解析與生動圖像，你將逐步解讀貓咪的情緒與需求，理解牠如何看待你與這個家。當你開始「聽懂」貓的語言，關係也將悄然改變——你不再只是飼主，而是牠真正信任的夥伴。Unlock the secret code of cats for a deeper connection with the feline in your life. Why does my cat always want to sleep on my computer keyboard? How can I keep her from bullying the dog? This used to be her favorite food, but now she won't touch it Why will she only drink from the bathroom faucet? Does she actually like me? If you've ever wondered, as she sits on your head at 4am, what on earth is going on beyond your cat's inscrutable gaze, this book has the answers. Drawing on extensive animal behavior psychology and the latest research, it reveals what's really behind those things cats do--whether they're amusing, irritating, or just downright bizarre. Cats may not telegraph their emotions (unlike the dogs they look down on), but they do show th

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved supreme court justice. Litt

The Big Book of Belonging is a timely celebration of all the ways that humans are connected with life on planet Earth. With a child, or group of children, at the heart of every beautifully illustrated

Discover the incredible life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved Supreme Court justice, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.In this book from the critically acclaimed,

Take an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh approach to a favorite song. Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong and educational endnotes about life in Guatemala. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio singalong.

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT“Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODINYou deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace.An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how.Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar:● Slammed is normal.● Distractions are everywhere.● Life gets reduced to going through the motions.Tired of living that way?At Your Bestgives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow.Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor.

From raucous stormy seas to a welcomingly vivid rainbow, weather’s most exciting moments come to brilliant life in this fantastic new pop-up book.In her hugely successful books Creatures of the Deep and What’s in the Egg, as well as her enormously popular series of greeting cards for the Museum of Modern Art, Maike Biederstaedt has established herself as one of the preeminent paper artists working today. Now Biederstaedt takes book engineering to new heights as she immerses readers in five electrifying weather scenarios. As each spread unfolds, a meticulously designed landscape emerges–a freighter balances like a nutshell between high waves in the sea; a tornado takes terrifying aim at a truck trying to outrun it; a rain-spewing storm cloud towers like a skyscraper over a farm house. Nature’s delicate beauty emerges in the intricate shapes of a snowflake and in the luminous arc of a rainbow. Each page features an informative description of its weather event and the book closes with sob

An interactive board book adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic--featuring 12 different sounds Introduce little ones to the world of Dr. Seuss with this abridged edition of Mr. Brown Can Moo Can You? that's perfect for babies and toddlers. Children will love to spot the icons, press the buttons, and listen to the silly sounds that bring this story to life. Hearing the cow's Moo, the train's Choo choo, a squeaky shoe, and many more sounds featured in the story will encourage kids to make the sounds themselves Mr. Brown can do it... how about YOU? With simple, rhyming text and bold, colorful illustrations, this interactive board book makes the perfect gift for a new generation of Dr. Seuss fans.

Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!When the rabbit family's car breaks down, who do they call? Bizzy Bear, of course! Little readers will love to use the chunky mechanisms to help him drive his breakdown truck, check the car's engine, and get the family safely home! An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island Collect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Farmyard Fun, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!

The feisty fairy, Twinkle, uses magic to bring her favorite book to life in this fourth Level 2 Ready-to-Read story about everyone’s favorite fairy from the acclaimed author of the beloved Angelina Ba

Everyone knows that little sisters can be an-noy-ing! So when Ravi gets annoyed with Ruby and breaks her toy car in a rage, everyone goes to bed upset. Ravi wakes up the next morning with a bright red grumpy hat stuck fast on his head! And he can’t get rid of it, no matter how hard he tries... Ravi learns how to swap his grumpy hat for happy socks in this uplifting story about siblings, family life and controlling bad moods.Reviews"Perfectly pitched, gorgeously illustrated and told simply but with sophistication, this is a must-have picture book… a superb exploration of feelings, articulated in a way that even the very young will understand; a book to evoke the strongest feelings of recognition in child and adult reader, and full of humour too"LoveReading, Best Children's Books of 2021"This engaging picture book, with delightful canine characters, explores difficult emotions with young children, helping them to develop empathy and emotional awareness... Colourful illustrations will hel

Be careful what you wish for in this magical comedy about the pitfalls of rebirth--now with a manga, spin-off, AND anime!

INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERIncludes a new introductionThe first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s life together, fi

「Lush Life」你人生的關鍵字，是無奈的「不如爛醉」？還是充滿希望的「華麗富饒」？5組人╳1隻狗╳神祕屍塊=命運的接力賽？神技伏線回收，如錯視畫般目眩神迷遊走於輕快和驚悚之間，結尾卻讓人感動落淚以《死神的精確度》風靡影視文壇愛與和平的好青年──伊坂幸太郎經典代表作！日本亞馬遜書店★★★★長銷不墜【故事介紹】說到人生，不管誰都是業餘新手。那麼，怎樣的日子，才算是特別的一天？在仙台盛大展出知名藝

Loki reborn! When the Asgardian cycle of life begins again after Ragnarock, Thor’s brother Loki comes back as...Thor’s sister! Loki returns with a sense of purpose, seeking a fresh start to write her

Little ones will love saying 'hello' to a whole host of friendly jungle animals in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton's vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humour and mem

The evil wizard Astrid is ready to cast her dangerous False Life spell! To undo the spell, Drake and the other Dragon Masters will need the help of three special dragons―including a Sea Dragon. So Dra

Sunday Times bestsellers Mythos and Heroes have over a million sales: now comes TroyAN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling' 5***** READER REVIEW________'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.Watch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of

“For this brief moment, the two sisters could be ‘together in heart and affection’, and through such letters bridge the distance of empire.”We often learn about the commerce, diplomacy, and military c

由六位當代最耀眼的青少年文學作家聯手打造，《Blackout》是夏日最難以抗拒的浪漫小說，即將由Netflix改編為影視鉅作，並由歐巴馬夫婦擔任製作人！當紐約市在熱浪中陷入停電，十三位青少年在黑暗中擦出愛的火花——初次邂逅、舊情複燃、友情轉變、愛情誕生。這本書是寫給黑人成年少年的情書，讚頌他們的愛、歡笑與故事的真實與珍貴。幽默、動人又充滿希望，《Blackout》是一道穿越黑暗、照亮人心的青春愛情光芒。適合喜愛Jenny Han與Netflix《Let it Snow》的讀者。The irresistible blockbuster YA romance of summer 2021 by six of the biggest voices in YA, as featured on ITV News. Soon to be a major film & TV franchise for Netflix and produced by Barack and Michelle Obama! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Netflix's Let it Snow and Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour ‘Perfect summer reading’ – The Stylist ‘Six top authors, including Angie Thomas who wrote The Hate U Give, come together to write a moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation’ – The Times 'BLACKOUT is our love letter to love, to New York City, and to Black teens.Our reminder to them that their stories, their joy, their love is valid and worthy of being spotlighted.' Dhonielle Cla

Revisiting the foundation of Chinese spiritual life, the prestigious historian Cho-yun Hsu seeks a way to connect Chinese culture with the world.This book is an insightful and lively discussion of the

品名：Animal Life 朝隈俊男-氣噗噗Part1材質：塑膠商品規格：H9xW7.5xD6.3cm(測量有±2mm誤差值)數量：1入保存期限：妥善保存無期限適用年齡：九歲以上特色：朝隈俊男擔任原型製作的『プンプンだよ！第一弾(中文譯:氣噗噗)』第一彈正式開賣!!!知名原型師『朝隈俊男』老師擅長讓動物擺出擬人化動作，讓動物不再拘泥於本身體態或既定的的習性動作，使人感受到滿滿的療癒力量，更讓人會

兩河流域的算術泥板、搜尋引擎、巡航定速…數學早已是人類文明進程中的要角。斯德哥爾摩大學最年輕的博士Stefan Buijsman以趣味十足，引人入勝的筆法，向讀者解釋生活中無處不在的數學概念，及數學與哲學、心理學、歷史背後的關聯。Thousands of years ago the inhabitants of Mesopotamia became the first to use numbers. Since then, mathematics has been unstoppable. It's behind almost everything, from search-engines to cruise-control, from coffee-makers to timetables.But now that we hardly ever need to do arithmetic, how relevant is mathematics to everyday life? Pluses and Minuses demonstrates the role mathematics plays in human endeavour. It answers questions such as: What is life without numbers? Is the usefulness of mathematics mere chance? How can we get a grip on uncertainty? Stefan Buijsman's richly entertaining guide makes connections between philosophy, psychology and history, while explaining the wonderful world of mathematics for absolutely everyone.Born in 1995, Stefan gained a master's degree in philosophy in Leiden at the age of eighteen, after which he moved from Sweden to work on a PhD. Wi

《魔女宅急便》——宮﨑駿動畫靈感來源的原著小說，全新英譯版再現溫暖魔法。十三歲的半吊子小魔女琪琪，帶著愛吐槽的黑貓吉吉，飛往陌生海港小鎮展開一年修行。原以為能輕鬆帶來幸福，卻發現真正的魔法，藏在每日的努力與真心中。結合幻想與生活氣息，這是一段屬於成長、勇氣與友情的美好旅程。Soar into the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat―the inspiration for the Hiyao Miyazaki film that became a phenomenom!Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she’s eager to follow a witch’s tradition: choose a new town to call home for one year.Brimming with confidence, Kiki flies to the seaside village of Koriko and expects that her powers will easily bring happiness to the townspeople. But gaining the trust of the locals is trickier than she expected. With her faithful, wise-cracking black cat, Jiji, by her side, Kiki forges new friendships and builds her inner strength, ultimately realizing that magic can be found in even the most ordinary places.Blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life, this enchanting new translation will inspire both new readers and dedicated fans.“A gentle

Young history buffs and celebrity fanatics alike will enjoy this humorous and irreverent introduction to King Tutankhamun written by Egyptologist and TV presenter Dr Chris Naunton. Readers hear first-hand from King Tutankhamun how he became the ruler of ancient Egypt at the tender age of nine, and what it was like to be rudely awakened from the afterlife by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922. They'll endure him bragging about his collection of blingy 18-carat gold sandals, and wonder how to discern fake news from the truth surrounding Tut's mysteriously premature death.Naunton's expert text is accompanied by Guilherme Karsten's illustrations, giving the boy King a contemporary make-over for celebrity-obsessed readers, and letting children in on all the juicy details of an extraordinary life. With 48 illustrations in colour

A sweeping, lyrical debut about the love and longing between humanity and the earth itself, by a major new literary talent from India“A marvel of magical realism.”—O: The Oprah MagazineA spellbinding work of literature, Latitudes of Longing follows the interconnected lives of characters searching for true intimacy. The novel sweeps across India, from an island, to a valley, a city, and a snow desert, to tell a love story of epic proportions. We follow a scientist who studies trees and a clairvoyant who speaks to them; a geologist working to end futile wars over a glacier; octogenarian lovers; a mother struggling to free her revolutionary son; a yeti who seeks human companionship; a turtle who transforms first into a boat and then a woman; and the ghost of an evaporated ocean as restless as the continents. Binding them all together is a vision of life as vast as the universe itself. A young writer awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in India for this novel, Shubhangi Swarup is a

**《我與羅伯森匪幫》—甜點大盜的瘋狂冒險！** **被綁架的夏天，竟變成最棒的冒險？** Maisie 本以為這會是個無聊的假期，沒想到竟被一群**愛吃甜點的強盜**羅伯森家族「綁架」！但很快，她發現這群匪幫 **既瘋狂又有趣**，讓她體驗前所未有的自由與刺激！ **但當警方和爸媽找上門，Maisie 真的想被救回去嗎？** **一場充滿幽默、溫暖與瘋狂的旅程！** **適合喜愛 Roald Dahl、《Hamish》系列、《Freddie Yates 奇蹟之旅》的讀者！** **各界好評** ⭐「幽默、溫暖，帶著達爾式的瘋狂能量！」—Daniel Hahn ⭐「搞笑又甜美，帶點恰到好處的叛逆！」—Nicola Penfold ⭐「節奏明快，像場驚險的高速追逐！」—V’s View from the BookshelvesA madcap adventure starring a bandit family, a LOT of sweets and a girl who is ready for anything... Maisie is convinced her summer holiday is going to be as boring as ever - until she's snatched by the Robbersons, a bunch of bandits with an insatiable appetite for sweets! Soon Maisie realizes that life on the open road with the Robbersons is just the adventure she has always longed for. They've even started to see her as one of the gang! So when she discovers that the police and her parents are hot on their trail, Maisie decides she isn't quite ready to be rescued...A fre

Explore the quirky chaos of Custard Manor as you help Penelope Strudel hunt down her birthday surprise from her Uncle Derek Custard.But watch out - there are puffins about! Penelope Strudel and the Birthday Treasure Hunt is a fun, eccentric search-and-find book perfect for children 5+. Explore every larger-than-life room in Custard Manor with two-page spreads filled with funny details, then crack the codes that lead you to the next room. With a host of wacky wildlife running amok throughout the Manor, children are sure to discover something new with every read.From T-Rex skeletons in the Museum Room to a giraffe in the Orangery, there's a surprise around every corner in Custard Manor. But those naughty puffins have trashed the place! Spot 11 in every room, alongside Crumble the dog, Lawrence the cat and an array of hidden details waiting to be discovered. Get busy spotting each item on the checklist in every room, then put your noggin to use solving a number of puzzles to help Penelope

9781409550310 Pop-Up Jungle See Monkey swing, Snake slither, Parrot fly, Crocodile snap and Tiger pounce as you open the pages of this delightful pop-up book.9781474968027 Pop-Up AnimalsOrangutans are swinging in trees, tigers are prowling stealthily amonst the foliage, Elephants are walking across the savannah, a green turtle is gliding through the coral and pandas are eating and sleeping. Watch them all come to life in this beautiful Pop-up book by Usborne.9781474972093 Pop-Up SeasonsEnjoy exploring the seasons in this beautiful pop-up book. Five spreads of gorgeously designed pop-up scenes show birds nesting in the spring blossom, bees buzzing in a summer meadow, the wind whipping up the colourful autumn leaves, and the crisp white branches of the forest in the snow, and a whole, four-seasons pop-up tree presents a stunning finale.9781474986045 Pop-Up BirdsTurn the pages of this delightful pop-up book to see the beautiful birds come to life.

Turn the pages of this delightful pop-up book to see the beautiful birds come to life.

Arise! Once dubbed the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, Jinwoo is now...well, something else entirely. Armed with his mysterious system, he’s currently powerful enough to single-handedly clear dungeons that once would have proven life-threatening. He just has to ready himself to take on the Demon’s Castle - and what better way to do so than finishing a quest? Exclusive new weapons and skills from an assassin-class job may be just what Jinwoo needs...but the system seems to have other plans for him!

Ocean's Eleven meets The Secret Life of Pets in this "classic caper" (Booklist) following a ragtag group of pets who will do whatever it takes to avoid being sent to the pound. Butterbean knew she was

Twelve-year-old Mallie knows better than to dream. In Coal Top, you live the story you're given: boys toil in the mines and girls work as servants. Mallie can't bear the idea of that kind of life, but

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J.Maas. Soldier. Summoner.Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets

三隻山羊過橋去——但橋下住著一隻肚子餓的大怪物！本書用推一推、拉一拉、轉一轉的機關，讓這個廣受喜愛的童話故事立體呈現。孩子可以動手操作，跟著三隻山羊出發，一起想辦法對付貪吃的橋下妖怪。畫風明亮活潑，文字簡潔易懂，是幼兒進入童話世界的絕佳起點。搭配《First Stories》系列其他經典故事一同閱讀，讓小讀者每一頁都驚喜不斷！First Stories: Three Billy Goats Gruff is the perfect introduction for young children to this classic nursery tale. Push, pull, slide mechanisms bring the story to life and introduce all the familiar characters. Follow the brave billy goats as they try to cross the bridge and outsmart the hungry troll!This well-loved story is beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Sandie Sonke.Collect more books in the First Stories series with titles such as: The Gingerbread Man, The Ugly Duckling, The Frog Prince and The Elves and the Shoemaker.

Watch the cow jump over the moon, rock the baby's cradle and gaze at all the twinkly stars in the night sky before bed in Bedtime Rhymes. Toddlers will love using the chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms to bring these classic playtime rhymes to life. Scan the QR code to sing along together too! With bright, bold illustrations from Joel and Ashley Selby, this is the perfect gift for little ones. Toddlers can enjoy more classic rhymes with Playtime Rhymes. 曲目1. Wee Wille Winkie2. Hey, Diddle, Diddle3. Diddle Diddle Dumpling4. Rock-a-Bye Baby5. Sleep, Baby, Sleep6. All the Pretty Little Horses7. Twinkle, Twinkle Star8. Star Light, Star Light按此可連接至試聽音檔

Orangutans are swinging in trees, tigers are prowling stealthily amonst the foliage, Elephants are walking across the savannah, a green turtle is gliding through the coral and pandas are eating and sleeping. Watch them all come to life in this beautiful Pop-up book by Usborne.