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"Addictive and immersive, this series is a must-read." --Entertainment Weekly The thrilling conclusion to #1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab's beloved world of parallel Londons--now at the brink of collapse. Loyalties will be tested, and sacrifices will be made... As darkness sweeps the Maresh empire, the once-precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. Now, as an ancient enemy returns from another world to bring chaos and decay, friends and foes must unite in a desperate race to save themselves from the end of the world. "If you haven't picked up the Shades of Magic series before, do so. A Darker Shade of Magic is good; A Gathering of Shadows is better; A Conjuring of Light blows them both away. " --Culturess on A Conjuring of Light "All the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy...Schwab has given us a gem of a tale." --Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of The All Souls trilogy Other books by V. E. Schwab The Inv

From the best-selling author of Born to Run, a fully illustrated, practical guide to running for everyone from amateurs to seasoned runners, about how to eat, race, and train like the world's bestEver since his phenomenal best seller Born to Run hit stores, Christopher McDougall's fans have been asking him for a practical training guide. Now McDougall is finally ready to make it a reality and bring together all the wisdom he's collected over the years. Whether you're ramping up for a race or recuperating from an injury, Born to Run 2 is a holistic program for runners of every stripe that centers on seven key themes: food, fitness, form, footwear, focus, fun, and family. Here are on-the-run recipes for race-ready nutrition; a training regimen that will get you in shape and help you achieve your personal running goals; corrective drills to perfect your form from Eric Orton's time-tested playbook; helpful shoe recommendations and a convincing case for going minimal; guidance about putti

New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young returns with Sinner, Savior, Saint, a captivating standalone novel set in the world of The Narrows.As a boy, Elias learned the hard way what happens when you don’t head the old tales.Nine years after his lack of superstition got his father killed, he’s grown into a young man of piety, with a deep reverence for the hallowed sea and her fickle favor. As stories of the fisherman’s son who has managed to escape the most deadly of storms spreads from port to port, his devotion to the myths and creeds has given him the reputation of the luckiest bastard to sail the Narrows.Now, he’s mere days away from getting everything his father ever dreamed for him: a ship of his own, a crew, and a license that names him as one of the first Narrows-born traders. But when a young dredger from the Unnamed Sea with more than one secret crosses his path, Elias’ faith will be tested like never before. The greater the pull he feels toward her, the farther he dri

How Can You Win at Life? What does a winning life look like? And how can you get there? They key is focusing on what matter most. The choices you make every day based on your values are what define you. And define your life. Make the right ones, and you are a winner. And here’s the good news: they’re not rocket science. Anyone can make them. Internationally bestselling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell shares twelve everyday choices that you can make today and every day. They will help you master what matters so that you can have a better life.About Maxwell MomentsMaxwell Moments is an innovative new line of derivative books unlike any other Maxwell books in the marketplace. They will look and feel fresh, appealing to a younger and more innovative audience while delivering the time-tested Maxwell message of hope, personal growth, leadership development, and success. Titles in the Maxwell Moments series will be single-concept books in a creative format, chock full of wisdom,

An essential guide for teachers and parents that's destined to become a classic, The Art of Teaching Children is one of those rare and masterful books that not only defines a craft but offers a magical reading experience.After more than thirty years in the classroom, award-winning teacher Phil Done decided that it was time to retire. His days of teaching schoolchildren may have come to an end, but a teacher's job is never truly done, and he set out to write the greatest lesson of his career: a book for educators and parents that would pass along everything he learned about working with kids. The result is this delightful and insightful teaching bible, The Art of Teaching Children. From the first-day-of-school jitters to the last day's tears, Done writes about the teacher's craft, classrooms and curriculums, the challenges of the profession, and the reason all teachers do itthe children. Drawing upon decades of experience, Done shares sound guidance, time-tested tips, and sage advice:

A middle school soccer whiz’s determination to keep things from changing is tested when his father’s ALS symptoms worsen in this “heart-tugging and uplifting” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) story about growing up and facing loss, perfect for fans of Shouting at the Rain.Twelve-year-old Golden Maroni is determined to channel his hero, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, and become captain of his soccer team and master of his eighth grade universe…especially since his home universe is spiraling out of orbit. Off the field, Golden’s dad, once a pro soccer player himself, is now battling ALS, a disease that attacks his muscles, leaving him less and less physically able to control his body every day. And while Mom says there’s no cure, Golden is convinced that his dad can beat this, just like any opponent, they just have to try.Golden knows that if you want to perfect a skill you have to put ten thousand tries in, so he’s convinced if he can put that much effort in, on and off the field, he ca

Letting go is a beach.Jazz Jacobson has spent fourteen of her sixteen summers on Fire Island. It’s just an hour from Manhattan but feels like a world away, where Jazz thrives in the absence of the social hierarchies and pressures of high school. Most of all, it’s the place where she’s reunited with her best friend, Macy Whelan.This summer starts out strong when the cute new boy on the island seems to like Jazz (hello, first boyfriend?). But it’s hard to focus on her own crush when Macy’s still obsessing over her hookup from last summer, Max Cooper.Jazz can’t believe how cold and mean Max is to Macy. But when Macy starts to seriously act out, Jazz begins to see that she knows only one side of the story…and that she has to help her friend before something terrible happens.Boundaries are crossed and the edge of sanity is tested in Marcelle Karp’s debut novel, which celebrates the complicated dynamics of female friendship and the heartbreaking ache of first love.

Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe. --James Patterson Meet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this fun-packed series from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of Max Einstein Twelve-year-old Jake's middle school is about to be shut down. Jake and his friends know their school's worth saving-if they could only figure out how When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But uh-oh--those weren't just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his mom's conference is in the process of developing the first ingestible information pills. And THAT'S what Jake ate. Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills haven't been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are nice Can Jake navigate all the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the

Choosing between living the life you want and living the life you're "supposed to have" is not always an easy choice. Noah, embracing his true-self, wants to pursue a career in costume design, something his loving, public service parents would never approve of. Azarie, the perfect, model daughter of a very stern, traditional family, dreams of embracing the hobbies she secretly loves, hobbies her social circle would never abide by. The two live different lives and their social statuses keep them from ever crossing paths until they have a chance encounter that exposes some common ground: the desire to be who they truly are. Together, the two set out to put it all on the line and show everyone what they're made of and what they want to achieve in the form of cosplay. Their growing friendship will be tested and their faith in themselves, as well as each other, will be tried. Up-and-coming writer David Pinckney (Fight Like a Girl) and first-time graphic novel artist Ennun Ana Iurov introduc

From New York Times bestselling author of Stalking Jack the Ripper Kerri Maniscalco comes the sizzling, sweepingly romantic sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge...Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she's introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria...even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. With back-stabbing princes, luxurious palaces, mysterious party invitations, and conflicting clues about who really killed her twin, Emilia finds herself more alone than ever before. Can she even trust Wrath, her one-time ally in the mortal world...or is he keeping dangerous secrets about his true nature? Emilia will be tested in every way as she seeks a se

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2020 by Ms. Magazine, USA Today Book Riot, The Rumpus, Library Journal, PureWow, The Every Girl, Parade and more." Forever and to the end . That's what they say instead of I love you ."When Ruby King's mother is found murdered in their home in Chicago's South Side, the police dismiss it as another act of violence in a black neighborhood. But for Ruby, it's a devastating loss that leaves her on her own with her violent father. While she receives many condolences, her best friend, Layla, is the only one who understands how this puts Ruby in jeopardy.Their closeness is tested when Layla's father, the pastor of their church, demands that Layla stay away. But what is the price for turning a blind eye? In a relentless quest to save Ruby, Layla uncovers the murky loyalties and dangerous secrets that have bound their families together for generations. Only by facing this legacy of trauma head-on will Ruby be able to break free.An unforgettable debut novel, Savi

President Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work—a firsthand account of the rise of America's foremost deal-maker.';I like thinking big. I always have.To me it's very simple: If you're going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.'—Donald J. TrumpHere is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and challenges conventional thinking. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated time-tested guidelines for success.He isolates the common elements in his greatest accomplishments; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker's art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur—the ultimate read for anyone interested in the man behind the spotlight.Pra

In this epic of unsurpassed action and imagination, Michael Stackpole helps to launch an exciting new era in Star WarsR history. ONSLAUGHT pits the battle-tested heroes of the past--Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa Solo--along with the next generation of Jedi and droids, against fearsome never-before-encountered enemies from beyond the galactic rim . . .It is a perilous time for the New Republic. Just when unity is needed most, mistrust is on the rise. Even the Jedi feel the strain, as rogue elements rebel against Luke's leadership. When alien invaders known as the Yunnan Vong strike without warning, the New Republic is thrown on the defensive. Merciless warriors, the Yunnan Vong glory in torture. Their technology is as strange as it is deadly. Most ominous of all, they are impervious to the Force.Now Luke must wield all the awesome powers of a Jedi Master to defeat the gravest threat since Darth Vader. As Leia and Gavin Darklighter lead desperate refugees in a fighting retrea

Finalist for the Pulitzer PrizeFinalist for the National Book AwardFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle AwardWinner of the Howell’s Medal of the American Academy of Arts and LettersOne of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books“A great American novel, a masterpiece, a thrilling page-turner.” —San Francisco Chronicle*With a new preface by Don DeLillo on the 25th anniversary of publication*Don DeLillo's mesmerizing novel was a major bestseller when it was published in 1997 and was the most widely reviewed novel of the year. It opens with a legendary baseball game played between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants in 1951. The home run that won the game was called the Shot Heard Round the World, and was shadowed by the terrifying news that on the same day, Russia tested its first hydrogen bomb. Underworld then tells the story of Klara Sax and Nick Shay, and of a half century of American life during the Cold War and beyond.“A dazzling, phosphorescent work of art.”

This book shows how a play 'works' in the theatre: how it generates life, meaning and excitement on the stage for the audience. It is self evident that a play must communicate or it is not a play at all. Professor Styan argues that, while communication in drama begins with the script, the value or power of a play must be tested upon an audience. In the theatre experience, it is not so much the elements of drama on the stage or the perceptions of the audience which are important, as the relationships between them. It follows that the study of drama is the study of how the stage compels its audience to be involved in its actual processes; it is a study of a particular social situation. Professor Styan discusses in detail the particular social situation, conditions of performance and physical playhouse in which a play thrives. There is a wealth of examples from all periods of Western drama. He especially deals with plays which make no pretence to 'realism', and much of the discussion turn

';Black Ice is another instant classic from Brad Thor, who continues to push the envelope in ways that few before him have ever dared.' The Real Book Spy The new Cold War is about to go hot. #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor is back with his most intense thriller yet.Scot Harvath is having his best summer ever. With a cottage on the fjord, a boat, and his beautiful girlfriend Slvi, he's got everything he could possibly want. But out of vacation days and long overdue back home, America's top spy has a decision to makereturn, or submit his resignation. When his deadly past comes calling, though, he'll be left with no choice at all. Leaving his favorite Oslo caf, Harvath watches as a ghost climbs out of a taxia man he killed years ago, halfway around the world. How is he still alive? And what is he doing in Norway? In a race against time that will take him high above the Arctic Circle, Harvath is tested in ways he has never imagined and pushed t

Book Tok熱門懸疑小說《We were Liars》前傳登場。時間流轉回到過去，同一個豪門家族，不同世代的家庭成員，另一個充滿背叛與錯誤的夏天，騙徒們的謊言與秘密由此展開。The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon We Were Liars takes readers back to the summer that the Sinclair family’s lives changed forever. Decades before the Liars’ summer together, a different generation of teens—their mothers, Carrie, Penny, and Bess—find themselves on the same private family retreat on the Massachusetts coast. Each year they come to the island. There were once four Sinclair sisters; now there are three. But no one talks about their younger sister’s drowning. It’s the Sinclair way . . . as are so many things. When another tragedy upends what was meant to be a summer of fun, laughter, and first love, the bonds of family are tested. Who will crack under the pressure, and who will forever uphold the rules and keep the secrets, no matter the damage to generations to come? This page-turner full of psychological suspense and heartbreak off

《How to Win Friends and Influence People》自問世以來，改變了無數人的人際關係與職涯。Dale Carnegie 的建議源於真實經驗，指出成功的關鍵並非技巧，而是對人性的理解與尊重。此次新版為四十年來首次修訂，納入當代案例，使經典原則更貼近現代生活。從說話的藝術到影響他人的方式，本書教你以溫度與誠意建立信任，讓溝通更有效、合作更順暢Updated for the first time in more than forty years, Dale Carnegie's timeless bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People--a classic that has improved and transformed the personal and professional lives of millions This new edition of How to Win Friends and Influence People--the most impactful self-help book to appear in the last century--introduces updated content for today's readers and remains the finest book of its kind. One of the best-known motivational books in history, Dale Carnegie's rock-solid, experience-tested advice has remained relevant for generations because he addresses timeless questions about the art of getting along with people. How to Win Friends and Influence People teaches you: -How to communicate with diplomacy and tact-How to make people like you-How to increase your abil

兩位菲裔混血表姊妹，因一次航行意外被迫分離，生命從此翻轉。珊瑚隨父母出航探訪印尼群島，不料船隻失事，她孤身漂流到荒島，必須獨自求生。另一頭，留在小島的伊莎，是唯一相信珊瑚還活著的人。她們在書信與回憶中彼此牽繫，共同撐過最黑暗的時刻。本書以雙視角描寫悲傷與希望，是一段關於愛、家庭與堅韌意志的動人故事。From Tanya Guerrero, the author of All You Knead Is Love and How to Make Friends with the Sea, comes Adrift, an upper middle grade contemporary story of survival and grief about two biracial Filipino cousins whose resilience is tested when one of them is lost at sea.Cousins Coral and Isa are so close that they're practically siblings; their mothers are sisters, and the two girls grew up on the same small island. When Coral and her parents leave on a months-long sea voyage amid the islands of Indonesia, Isa is devastated that they'll be kept apart, and the two vow to write to each other no matter what. Then the unthinkable happens, and Coral's boat capsizes at sea, where her parents vanish. Washed up on a deserted island, alone and wracked by grief, she must find the strength within to survive, and find her way back home. Meanwhile, Isa is

對於婚姻生活，特別有孩子的家庭來說，最重要的就是在夫妻二人之間還有“愛”的存在，當然它不可能仍是火花四濺的，或是激情四射的，畢竟火花只存在於戀愛期。但無論如何，“愛”的存在，是一件非常重要的事情，它可能是一種習慣，也或者是一種由愛情和親情組合而成的複雜情感。只要這種感覺還存在著，無論時間如何推移，或是有幾個小孩，那個氛圍就還是存在著的。這就是這兩本詩集給我的最大感受。雖然作者在文字間隙透露出很多的無可奈何和抱怨，想做的事做不了、想睡的覺睡不著，但是我們仍然可以在字裡行間中感受到“愛”的存在。原因就在於，如果已經沒有愛，那些對於生活中的觀察，是寫不出來的，即使是詩中出現的“寬鬆的內褲，松垮的羊毛衫”，都是觀察後才能寫出的內容，如果一個人對另一個人沒有了愛，這些細節是不會被觀察到，甚至是不被注意到的。從作者的詩歌中不難發現，他是一個觀察入微，內心細膩的丈夫和父親，因為他可以把很多細節寫進詩裡，讓人不自覺地在讀到它的時候會心一笑，並頻頻點頭感歎：就是這樣啊！在for married people這本書裡，其中I ask my coworker, Tim, who doesn't have children, how hi weekend was這首詩裡，未婚與有娃已婚人士的週末顯然有著很明顯的差別，而作者將這種差別用最通俗易懂的方式描述的淋漓盡致，令人忍俊不禁。Our love is tested in traffic也是一首很寫實的詩，已婚人士出門猶如打仗一般屁滾尿流，無法做到灑脫的說走就走，那麼這些火急火燎的情緒從何處發洩呢？當然是糟糕的交通狀況中。我們為什麼不提前點出門？你為什麼不提前把路況看好？你為什麼出門前這麼磨蹭？可以說是非常寫實了。還有諸如此類的一些小詩，都可以引發很多共鳴。作者用很詼諧的方式表達了現實的婚姻生活：在難得有機會獨享一個人的時光時的暢快，在忙碌工作結束後的週末仍要與柴米油鹽打交道的無奈等等……這些看似是在抱怨的背後因為有“愛”的支撐而完美化解，這在最後作者獻給妻子的文字中得到了很好的體現。這就是生活，是你人生中的其中一項選擇，而愛就是一切的答案。婚姻生活是瑣碎，但是和有孩子的生活比起來，簡直小菜一碟。有娃與沒有娃的婚姻生活絕對是天差地別，尤其在孩子還很小的時候，如果你選擇自己帶娃，那麼短時間之內，請先和電影院、商場、公園說再見吧！孩子將成為佔據

對於婚姻生活，特別有孩子的家庭來說，最重要的就是在夫妻二人之間還有“愛”的存在，當然它不可能仍是火花四濺的，或是激情四射的，畢竟火花只存在於戀愛期。但無論如何，“愛”的存在，是一件非常重要的事情，它可能是一種習慣，也或者是一種由愛情和親情組合而成的複雜情感。只要這種感覺還存在著，無論時間如何推移，或是有幾個小孩，那個氛圍就還是存在著的。這就是這兩本詩集給我的最大感受。雖然作者在文字間隙透露出很多的無可奈何和抱怨，想做的事做不了、想睡的覺睡不著，但是我們仍然可以在字裡行間中感受到“愛”的存在。原因就在於，如果已經沒有愛，那些對於生活中的觀察，是寫不出來的，即使是詩中出現的“寬鬆的內褲，松垮的羊毛衫”，都是觀察後才能寫出的內容，如果一個人對另一個人沒有了愛，這些細節是不會被觀察到，甚至是不被注意到的。從作者的詩歌中不難發現，他是一個觀察入微，內心細膩的丈夫和父親，因為他可以把很多細節寫進詩裡，讓人不自覺地在讀到它的時候會心一笑，並頻頻點頭感歎：就是這樣啊！在for married people這本書裡，其中I ask my coworker, Tim, who doesn't have children, how hi weekend was這首詩裡，未婚與有娃已婚人士的週末顯然有著很明顯的差別，而作者將這種差別用最通俗易懂的方式描述的淋漓盡致，令人忍俊不禁。Our love is tested in traffic也是一首很寫實的詩，已婚人士出門猶如打仗一般屁滾尿流，無法做到灑脫的說走就走，那麼這些火急火燎的情緒從何處發洩呢？當然是糟糕的交通狀況中。我們為什麼不提前點出門？你為什麼不提前把路況看好？你為什麼出門前這麼磨蹭？可以說是非常寫實了。還有諸如此類的一些小詩，都可以引發很多共鳴。作者用很詼諧的方式表達了現實的婚姻生活：在難得有機會獨享一個人的時光時的暢快，在忙碌工作結束後的週末仍要與柴米油鹽打交道的無奈等等……這些看似是在抱怨的背後因為有“愛”的支撐而完美化解，這在最後作者獻給妻子的文字中得到了很好的體現。這就是生活，是你人生中的其中一項選擇，而愛就是一切的答案。婚姻生活是瑣碎，但是和有孩子的生活比起來，簡直小菜一碟。有娃與沒有娃的婚姻生活絕對是天差地別，尤其在孩子還很小的時候，如果你選擇自己帶娃，那麼短時間之內，請先和電影院、商場、公園說再見吧！孩子將成為佔據

Surefire ways to turn 'No' into money in the bank A customer objection is a wall separating you from your commission. Now Sales Scripts That Close Every Deal arms you with field-tested responses gua