Scriptures for Life

Testimony to the emotional truth of their life together even in these increasingly trying times.The memoir Ordinary Days(《過平常日子》) by the scholar and critic Leo Ou-fan Lee(李歐梵) and his wife Esther

In the West, love occupies center stage in the modern age, whether in art, intellectual life, or the economic life. We may observe a similar development in China, on its own impetus, which has resulted in this characteristic of modernity—this feature of modern life has been securely and unambiguously established, not the least facilitated by the thriving of literature about qing, whether in traditional or modern forms.Qiancheng Li concentrates on the nuances of a similar trend manifested in the Chinese context. The emphasis is on critical readings of the texts that have shaped this trend, including important Ming- and Qing-dynasty works of drama, Buddhist texts and other religious/philosophical works, in all their subtlety and evocative power.

In this wonderful sound book, an Animal Orchestra goes around the forest playing Mozart to all the different animals, and while they’re doing it they tell us a little bit about Mozart and his life. A fun way to be introduced to the most famous tunes by Mozart while sharing a quiet time with your child.

A concise, brilliant, and trenchant examination of Democratic Nominee Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s lifelong quest for the presidency by National Book Award winner Evan Osnos, adapted from nearly a decade of

This third and final volume focuses on Irena's later years, flashing back to her ongoing efforts to reunite the children she saved with their families, despite the tragic consequences many of those parents faced in the Nazi prison camps. Her mission to help those orphaned find new homes led to her worldwide recognition, including being nominated for a Nobel Prize, in the years shortly before her own passing.

10冊經典搭配QRcode音檔，狄更斯筆下的19世紀倫敦眾生相。Bah humbug! Who says the classics are just for adults? Join Ebeneezer Scrooge on his ghostly Christmas adventure, or follow orphaned Oliver Twist from rags to riches in some of literature’s most famous tales from the foggy streets of Victorian London.Adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.◆ Includes QR codes to the free audiobooks◆ Engaging illustrations that bring the stories to life◆ A great introduction to classic literature◆ An easy-to-read format adapted for childrenThis 10-book box set includes 01-A Christmas Carol (小氣財神)02-Oliver Twist (孤雛淚)03-The Old Curiosity Shop (老古玩店)04-Great Expectations (遠大前程)05-Nicholas Nickleby (尼古拉斯‧尼克貝)06-Hard Times (困難時期)07-A Tale of Two Cities (雙城記)08-David Copperfield (塊肉餘生錄)09-Bleak House (荒涼山莊)10-Little Dorrit (小杜麗)

A diverse collection of tales both real and imagined honoring death as a natural part of life, featuring an introduction by death positivity movement pioneer and activist mortician CAITLIN DOUGHTY and

In this momentous 50th book in the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with

品名：Animal Life 圓滾滾聯名系列-黃阿瑪的後宮生活（整盒販售）材質：塑膠(PVC)商品規格：H26xW15.5xD10.5cm(測量有±2mm誤差值)數量：1盒/8入保存期限：妥善保存無期限適用年齡：九歲以上特色：(研達 YENDAR)Animal Life 圓滾滾聯名系列(黃阿瑪的後宮生活)貓咪界最受矚目的『黃阿瑪的後宮生活』首次與日本動物原型大師「朝隈俊男」老師一起合作推出聯名公仔

The Bennet family’s quiet life is shaken up when a new mouse moves into town. Mrs. Bennet is looking to marry each of her daughters to respectable and rich mice, including the most outspoken, Elizabet

In Small Worlds Earth, explore nature up close. Look at what happens under the leaf litter in a forest, find out what lives in a single desert oasis, examine the top of a Brazil nut tree in the Amazon and much more. What will you find when you explore these small worlds? Prepare to be surprised by the variety of life on each page of this gorgeous lift-the-flap book.A fascinating exploration of the life and cycles in nature's small worlds.

Meet the dog-and-cat duo taking outdoor adventure to new heights.Henry and Baloo are a real-life dog/cat sibling pair, based in Colorado, whose unconventional friendship has won the hearts of humans w

New York Times No.1 Bestseller - now including a story CD performed by the author, bringing the magic to life. From the legendary Paul McCartney - an action-packed picture-book adventure celebrating t

將經典故事以全新方式呈現。孩子可以推拉翻動頁面，看見鞋匠與小精靈的互動，是啟蒙童話故事與手部動作發展的理想選擇。Push, pull and turn mechanisms bring this classical fairy tale to life. First Stories: The Elves and the Shoemaker is the perfect introduction for young children to this popular tale as they find out about the poor shoemaker who is helped by some diligent elves and how he repays their kindness. This well-loved story is beautifully imagined for a new generation by illustrator Steph Hinton.Collect more books in the First Stories series: Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, Doctor Dolittle, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, The Nutcracker, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, The Snow Queen and The Ugly Duckling.

Introducing the magnificent crumpled paper art by debut author Kunal Kundu, Wildlife on Paper brings to life animal species at risk from all around the world while teaching kids how cool and unique ea

** Now a major TV series on Channel 5 **Now settled into the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and married to Helen the farmer's daughter, James Herriot thinks he's finally got himself sorted. But life as a vet in the 1930s was never going to be easy. Quite aside from his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon, he must contend with new-fangled medical techniques, delivering calves after far too much home-made wine, and a grudge-holding dog called Magnus who never forgets.And then, with Britain on the verge of war, James faces a decision that could separate him from Darrowby - and Helen - for ever . . .Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Bright and Beautiful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. 'I grew up reading James Herriot's books and I'm delighted tha

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer. When Ernest Shack

The sweet and funny second book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited and outspoken Anne Shirley as she makes friends and settles into life at Green Gables—with a few hijinks along the w

Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his f

Introduce your toddler to life on a farm with this colorful alphabet primer, from the creators of BabyLit.An engaging collection of 26 illustrations featuring farm favorites from chickens and honey to

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. The year is 1984, and life in Oceania is ruled by the Party.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Aretha Franklin, 'The Queen of Soul'.The fourth of five children, Areth

Find Frida immerses you in the colourful world of Frida Kahlo. Find this flamboyant figure across twelve intricately drawn scenes, each detailing a key aspect of her life - from her eccentric teenaged

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!Tell me, Watson, do you get a creeping feeling when you watch the snakes in the zoo? That’s how I feel when I see Milverton. I’ve met more than fifty murderers in my life, but he is worse than all of them. In an attempt to save a woman’s marriage, Holmes is forced to come face to face with one of his worst enemies: Charles Augustus Milverton.This abominable villain is holding hostage the secrets of London’s rich and powerful, and threatening to ruin the innocent Lady Eva. Can Holmes and Watson stop him before time runs out?

Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish and from electric eels tohumpback whales. A colourful array of sea creatures is brou

With vibrant, playful artwork and snappy text, learning about ancient Greece has never been cooler.There's so much to digest when it comes to History - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Greece from religious ceremonies to day to day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible Histories series. James Davies' stunning artwork and infographics provide a fresh nonfiction approach that is sure to captivate young readers.

How I Live Now meets Exodus – a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.‘Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia’ The Guardian‘An exquisite, devastating read’ The Irish Times‘Genuinely moving’ Daily Mail‘Reminiscent of Meg Rosoff’s How I Live Now and Paul Lynch’s Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment’ Just ImagineCivil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and it’s no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tells of their treacherous journey to Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is there something Clem's not saying? And how will this journey – and the sisters’ story – end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHI

Pumpkins magically coPumpkins magically come to life and embark on a Halloween adventure in this whimsical rhyming read-aloud!"Lonely pumpkin on a stair, glowing in the chilly air.Moonbeam magic light

An exciting board book series that asks deep questions in a wonderfully accessible way.Even little children have big questions about life. Simone de Beauvoir focused much of her work on the concept of

This timely, emotionally-resonant story sheds new light on gun violence, as a teen girl copes with the aftermath of a shooting.Johanna’s life has had more than enough trauma—losing her mom in a car ac

An exciting board book series that asks deep questions in a wonderfully accessible way.Even little children have big questions about life. Socrates believed being truthful and asking questions about t

故事講述 Bunny 和一群好友──包括愛喋喋不休的松鼠 Weenie、單純的 Pig、勇敢的 Action Beaver，以及古靈精怪的發明家 Skunky──本過著平靜日子，直到愛惹麻煩的 Monkey 從天而降。自此，森林裡充斥著混亂：火箭殘骸、瘋狂實驗、甚至連鯊魚缸都衝入野餐場景。漫畫以短篇單元組成，每一則都充滿誇張的想像與細膩的喜劇節奏，既適合小讀者，也能讓大人會心一笑。FAST AND FURRY-OUS!Welcome to the woods. It's chaos in there!Bunny and his friends Weenie the Squirrel, Pig (the pig), Action Beaver and Skunky the Inventor lived a peaceful life in the forest - until Monkey's rocket crash-landed and he decided to take over!Now Monkey is causing mayhem, Bunny is determined to put a stop to it, and . .. what's that? It's an out of control shark tank, ruining a lovely picnic!Join bestselling comics sensation Jamie Smart for this hilarious collection of stories, available in a new chunky format!

Joey is the first ever picture book about the young life of Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, and includes never before told family stories about the presidential candidate and

Four orphans — Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny — discover an abandoned boxcar and move in, embarking on a life of self-reliance and hard work. They also enter a world of freedom and adventure. When V

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *; A renowned psychic medium teaches us how to recognize and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the Other Side.';A collection of incredible stories . . .that speak to the universe's endless capacity for magical moments.'GoopLaura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Light Between Us. She possesses an incredible gift: the ability to communicate with loved ones who have passed, convey messages of love and healing, and impart a greater understanding of our interconnectedness. Though her abilities are exceptional, they are not unique, and that is the message at the core of this book.Understanding ';the secret language of the universe' is a gift available to all. As we learn to ask for and recognize signs from the other side, we will start to find meaning where before there was only confusion, and see light in the darkness. We may decide to change paths, push toward love, pursue

A young refugee crosses continents in this timely, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting novel of survival.Shif has a happy life, unfamiliar with the horrors of his country's regime. He is one of th

A storm and its sunny aftermath come to life through gorgeous art and lyrical text. What do you do when the clouds roll in, When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin? When stormy skies thr

The Secret Life of Pets meets Amelia Bedelia in this witty and sweet debut picture book about an overly-literal pup trying his paw at several different jobs and the hilarious mishaps that ensue.When V

Life is better down where it’s wetter, under the sea! Swim through the ocean with Nemo, Marlin, and Dory, sail the seas of Montunui with Moana, explore the shore up above with Ariel and much more in t