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Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

當侏儸紀公園碰上葛瑞冏日記的精采、爆笑冒險故事★精彩刺激的冒險故事結合恐龍、科技與動作場面，讓讀者沉浸在緊湊、充滿挑戰性的情節中。★真實且多元的角色塑造展現友情、信任與合作精神，角色形象立體且易於共鳴。★結合教育啟發與時代議題探討自然生態保護、現代科技、人工智慧、假新聞等當代重要話題，兼具娛樂與教育意義，幫助年輕讀者理解科技社會的機會與挑戰。芬恩和米洛成為了RAPTOR這個秘密組織的少年特工，該組織致力於了解及保護動物。他們和阿提一同被派遣前往一艘科學考察船調查太平洋海域的神秘現象。不料考察船遭到攻擊，三人被困海上。他們必須在危機四伏的太平洋中生存下來，解開事件背後的陰謀，並對抗使用先進科技的惡勢力。這一集的冒險場景從森林轉移到海洋，設定新穎，故事依然緊湊刺激，並探索主角們如何在艱難環境下克服自我與信任的課題.Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid, packed with humour, supsense and adventure!Finn, Milo and new junior agent, Tasi, have been sent to investigate reports of deep-sea disturbances.But soon after their arrival their mission ship is torpedoed . . . by a giant submersible shaped like a manta ray. Action stations!It's time to paddle for their lives . . .The second in the all-action adventure series from Philip Kavvadias – with added environmental themes.Features brilliantly charming illustrations from Euan Cook throughout.PRAISE FOR MISSION: MICRORAPTOR:‘Fast, funny and fabulous.’ MAZ EVANS‘It’s funny and fast-paced with more twists and tur

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost?Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have.More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

This book offers a fresh English interpretation of the ancient channels in Chinese medicine, drawing from some of its most authoritative historical texts. It focuses on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (Huáng Dì Nèi Jīng), written between 200–300 BCE and widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern Chinese medicine. By examining this revered text, the book provides a unique perspective on how the channels were originally conceptualized and how they have evolved over time. In addition to exploring the channels outlined in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, the book offers a comparative analysis of ancient and modern interpretations, illuminating their continuity and transformation. It brings the earliest documented descriptions of these channels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the roots of Chinese medical theory. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, moving beyond their brief mentions in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. Thr

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Dinosaur Girl is a 10-year-old girl who loves drawing and dinosaurs.She came into this world with her "special mission."Facing challenge after challenge, She was brave and fearless, even when scared.On the canvas of her life, she fills it with bold, bright colors of strength. Her journey of resilience touches the hearts of readers, bringing courage and strength to those who may be facing the valleys of life!◎Features of this Book：The story is written by Chi-Chi’s mother and illustrated by the renowned healing illustrator, Iris Chang.《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is a creation that transcends time and space. Iris Chang's warm and delicate illustrations seamlessly incorporate Chi-Chi's past drawings, making this picture book a collaborative work between the two.In the picture book, the illustrator designed various styles of scenes based on the storyline. Each double-page spread becomes a beautiful piece of art in itself. When these illustrations are connected t

This book is the second in a two-volume monograph on the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts. Looted in 1942 from the Warring States-period Chu tomb at Zidanku, Changsha, the manuscripts date to the turn from the 4th to the 3rd centuries BCE and are the only pre-Imperial Chinese manuscripts on silk found to-date. The monograph represents the culmination of almost four decades of research by Professor Li Ling of Peking University. Volume One addresses the circumstances of the discovery of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts and the subsequent provenance history in China and the United States.Volume Two provides the first complete transcription of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts in their entirety together with reproductions of the original manuscripts. The transcription is accompanied by comprehensive annotations, with full paleographic and philological analysis of the texts. An English translation of the texts has been added by Professor Donald Harper. For the first time, the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts can be

A perfect gift for young graduates!From the beloved World of Eric Carle comes a vibrant journey into the amazing possibilities that lie ahead.Just like Brown Bear imagines all the wonderful things that Baby Bear can be, this colorful board book inspires little graduates (ages 0-3) to dream big as they take their first steps forward. TIME TO GROW is a heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great present for graduation, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!With enchanting illustrations by Eric Carle and a heartwarming message, it's the perfect way to say "No matter who you choose to be, no matter what you do, one truth is forever... I am proud of you!"Look for other World of Eric Carle books to celebrate milestone with your little one:- BABY BEAR'S BUSY DAY- BEAR HUGS! FROM BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS- BROWN BEAR'S LITTLE BOOK OF THANKS- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS ABC- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS 123- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS COLORS- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS SHAPES

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

The official novelization of Disney’sMufasa: The Lion King.Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.

【本書特色】☆★全彩印刷★☆★數學、藝術、說圖★版面配置、裝飾★色彩空間、顏色映射★二維散點圖、二維線圖、極座標繪圖、二維等高線★熱圖和其他、平面幾何圖形★三維散點圖、三維線圖、網格曲面、三維等高線★箭頭圖、立體幾何★數列、函式、二次型、隱函式★參數方程式、複數、距離★平面幾何變換、立體幾何變換、奇異值分解★瑞利商、心形線、★模式、隨機、Dirichlet分佈★貝茲曲線、繁花曲線、分形、網路圖【書籍內容】本書以數學與藝術的結合為主題，涵蓋多個視覺化技術和數學概念。首先，數學 + 藝術章節探討兩者如何在解構和重構世界中展現相似性。接著，說圖章節介紹視覺化的生命週期，從數據收集到最終呈現，並說明各種視覺化媒介的選擇。版面配置章節則幫助讀者理解如何有效地呈現數據，提升視覺化的吸引力。裝飾章節介紹常見的美化技術，強調程式設計和圖形創作的重要性。色彩空間章節講解如何在Matplotlib中定義顏色，並深入探討RGB色彩模型的應用。顏色映射章節則重點講解顏色映射的概念，將數值映射到不同顏色上。二維散點圖、二維線圖、極座標繪圖、二維等高線、熱圖和其他平面幾何圖形章節各具特色，展示不同類型的數據，強調數學在視覺化中的重要性。三維散點圖、三維線圖、網格曲面、三維等高線、箭頭圖及立體幾何章節介紹三維視覺化方案，讓讀者靈活運用不同維度的技術。代數部分涵蓋數列、函式、二次型、隱函式、參數方程式和複數，幾何部分探討距離、平面幾何變換、立體幾何變換、奇異值分解、瑞利商及心形線，強調代數與幾何的聯繫。最後，模式 + 隨機章節選取Dirichlet分佈、貝茲曲線、繁花曲線、分形及網路圖，展示模式與隨機之間的互動，拓展視覺化的應用範疇。整本書融合數學與藝術，提供讀者探索數學之美的機會。

機器學習最強入門邁向AI高手王者歸來(全彩印刷)內容簡介★★★★★【數學原理 + 演算法 + 真實案例 + 專題實作】★★★★★★★★★★【數學 x機率 x 統計 x 演算法】★★★★★★★★★★【機器學習演算法 x AI專題】★★★★★ AI時代的學習革命：用最簡單的方式掌握機器學習。 機器學習已成為當今科技領域的核心技能，但艱澀的數學與複雜的概念常讓人望而卻步。本書以淺顯易懂的白話解釋，結合全彩圖表輔助教學，幫助讀者輕鬆入門、快速掌握機器學習的核心知識與應用技巧。本書特色◎ 白話解釋機器學習：摒棄晦澀公式，以簡單明瞭的語言說明每個概念，配合豐富的全彩圖表，讓學習變得更輕鬆有趣。◎ 基礎數學起步，實現 AI 場景應用：從基礎數學概念講解機器學習，逐步導入 AI 在生活中的實際應用，橋接理論與實務。◎ 彩色圖解演算法，從小數據開始：用彩色圖像化的方式清晰呈現演算法的運作原理，並從簡單的小數據案例帶領讀者進入真實世界的應用。◎ 實用程式碼範例：提供完整的 Python 程式碼範例，將理論知識與實務結合，幫助讀者快速上手，並理解如何將理論轉化為可行的程式解決方案。◎ AI 專題實戰：涵蓋特徵選擇、模型選擇、超參數調整等進階主題，提供解決特定問題的策略與技巧，助力讀者邁向機器學習高手之路。數學場景 × AI 實例◎ 方程式、一元到多元函數 ★餐廳經營、業務員績效、網路行銷 .

A pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who love MoanaLittle ones can find adventure with Moana in the 5 pop-up surprises inside!Welcome to Motunui, the island where Moana lives. She’s looking for an adventure, could she be hiding under the flaps inside? Featuring the most-loved characters from the film, such as Maui, Pua, Heihei, and Moana, little ones can turn the pages to reveal the different environments on the island, and encounter a magical surprise under every flap.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, they’ll have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to reveal each character, and play peekaboo!Ideal for interactive preschool play, Disney Moana Pop-up Peekaboo! will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time

This best-selling Five-Minute Stories format features twelve adventures with Spidey and His Amazing Friends that can be read aloud in five minutes each.This exciting Spidey and His Amazing Friends collection features twelve stories that can be read aloud in five minutes. Each action-packed adventure is paired with colorful illustrations featuring Team Spidey, as well as baddies like Electro, Rhino, and Gobby.Perfect for bedtime, or anytime, Spidey and His Amazing Friends 5-Minutes Storiesinclude such stories as Hangout Headache, A Day with Black Panther, Follow That Sea Monster, and more! For more 5-minute action and adventure stories, collect: · Marvel Storybook Collection: 5-Minute Marvel Stories· Disney Junior 5-Minute Mickey Stories· 5-Minute Disney*Pixar Stories

In Christianity and Education in Modern China, Wong Man Kong, George Kam Wah Mak, and other contributors demonstrate how Christianity served as a driving force in the development of modern education in China. Each of the chapters offers new insights into Christian involvement in different issues concerning education in modern China. The contributors examine how Christian missionaries and Chinese Christian educators interacted with China’s social, cultural, and political contexts. Also explored are the Christian legacies of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as how the spirit of Christian higher education in modern China has been carried on in Asia. This volume suggests that Western missionary and Chinese Christian perspectives of higher education were complementary with each other in modern China.

No sound, no problem！（掩耳盜鈴） Groundless worries （杞人憂天） There are hundreds more of these Chinese idioms (chengyu) that pack a lot of meaning into four characters。 Many of these Chinese idioms originate from historical events，classics，and folklore； they give us valuable insights into Chinese culture，history，and literature。 Aimed at English learners，The Magic Four groups together some of these well-known stories with attitude and behaviour as its theme。 Each story is accompanied with extra learning elements： • The literal and figurative meanings； • A similar idiom/phrase in the English language； • Definitions of useful vocabularies in the story； • Meanings of different idioms/phrases used in the stories and examples。 Not only will you gain insight into Chinese wisdom accumulated for centuries but also learn fun aspects of the English language too！

Initially, dressed like a Buddhist monk, he slipped into the country, where he impressed everyone he met with his secret weapons: remarkable memory techniques and the latest Western science.

Five hilarious rhyming tales that are fun to read aloud.This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's a yeti whose cooking causes chaos and a gopher who's a royal chauffeur. Together with cockatoos on a cruise, a hyena ballerina and a cheeky chimp, they make a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.

Superpoodle 懷疑 Velma Vixen 的「Phantastic Plastic」並非如宣稱般環保，背後或許隱藏著不為人知的陰謀。為揭開真相，他必須運用全部超能力，並邀請讀者在閱讀過程中一同破解謎題，阻止這場惡意計畫。全書以幽默文字與漫畫插圖搭配解謎設計，讓初階讀者也能輕鬆投入，既有故事性又具互動樂趣，適合親子共讀。📖 亮點故事與謎題結合，增加參與感漫畫式插圖與輕鬆語調，適合初學閱讀融合環保主題與冒險情節What is the sinister secret behind Velma Vixen's Phantastic Plastic? Can it really be as green as it seems? Superpoodle suspects not, and must use all his super powers to expose a fiendish plot. He'll need your help to solve a host of tricky puzzles and save the day. The latest addition to the amazing adventures of the Animal Action Squad.- Packed full of puzzles to solve as you read the story- Amusing text and comic strips make reading fun for beginner readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together

Alex Neptune is back for his most epic adventure in this fifth and final instalment of the action-packed series - perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Dragon Realm!Brineblood the pirate is back on the high seas with a dastardly plan - he's going to steal every drop of sea magic and use it to raise an all-powerful monster from the bottom of the ocean. If Alex, Zoey and Anil can't stop him, the monster could flood the entire world.Teaming up with the water dragon, they use a home-made submarine to journey deep into places no human has been before. But they have one crucial problem: Alex has lost his magic. Can he still lead his crew to victory? Or will Haven Bay - and the rest of the world - be lost for good?

A novelty board book for preschoolers, introducing them to scientists who changed the world.Discover the scientists who changed our world in My First Heroes: Scientists! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, and be inspired by their incredible work.With scenes to explore, fun facts to learn and bright, bold illustration by Nila Aye, this is the perfect introduction for young children to these amazing scientists.The My First Heroes books have been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Find out more in this remarkable autobiographical series with Explorers, Space and Inventors.

From former UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes an extraordinary collection of tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long. Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own. Prefaced by a note from the author, and with two creative writing challenges at

Co-published with HKU LibrariesOn the Steppes of Dreams is the latest collection of ‘dreamscapes’ by Basil Pao. Designed as a companion piece to his previous book Carnival of Dreams (2023) - which chronicled, from his first album cover and early cut & paste collages to the current CGI enhanced digital images of his photomontage work over a period of 50 years. The new book completes the circle and concludes the story of his surrealist/magic-realism imagery with a chapter of tributes to the group of artists who had inspired and influenced his work. The book is also intended as a celebration and a momento for the 100th anniversary of Surrealism.In his introduction, Terry Gilliam wrote: “His stunningly beautiful composite images surprise us by combining opposites, juxtaposing unlikely imagery and ideas that ask questions, make us smile, make us think, releasing us from the rigid restrictions of Reason. The portal is in your hands. Turn the page and float off into Basil’s endless univer

A parent's love knows no bounds. Share the LOVE of favorite Disney animal families in this delightfully illustrated board book! This sweet board book illustrates that no matter time or distance, Mom and Dad's love for their child only grows stronger with each passing moment. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and EVERY day, this sweet story will delight little ones with adorable illustrations of favorite Disney characters, like Mrs. Jumbo and Dumbo, and Pongo, Perdita, and their pups. Add to your Disney Baby collection with such favorites as: - Disney Baby: I Love You This Much! - Disney Baby: I Love You Mom- Disney Baby: I Love You, Dad- Disney Baby: Love, Hugs, Hearts - And more!

London’s most adorable bear is back in the third installment of the blockbuster franchise Paddington in Peru, which features a star-studded cast, including Academy Award–winner Olivia Colman, Academy Award–nominee Antonio Banderas, and more!Join Paddington as he returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, their trip reveals a mystery that leads to an epic quest in the Amazon and the mountain peaks of Peru.Packed with marvelous mishaps and marmalade sandwiches, this novelization of the film is the perfect gift for those who want to relive Paddington's adventures at home! Featuring an 8-page full-color photo insert from the film Paddington in Peru, this retelling of the film is sure to delight any Paddington fan.

UNLOCK READING SUCCESS AND LEARN SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! This delightfully friendly workbook helps kids ages 5 to 7 learn 120 need-to-know sight words for beginning readers. With familiar characters like the Lorax, plus more than 80 pages of fun activities, it's perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young reader who wants to improve their reading comprehension and fluency.Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerful way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, often through repetition. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 1 is perfect for kindergartners, 1st graders, and any young learner who needs extra reinforcement with the sight words commonly encountered in classrooms and at kindergarten reading levels.Packed with plenty of practice, th

全書分為 8 章， 主要內容如下：第1章介紹學術論文插圖繪製的規範性和基本原則以及學術論文插圖的配色基礎；第2章介紹繪製學術論文插圖的主要工具，並重點介紹 Matplotlib、Seaborn、ProPlot 以及 SciencePlots 工具包的語法及其重要特徵；第3章介紹學術論文中常見的單變量圖及其繪製方法，包括直方圖、密度圖、Q-Q 圖等；第4章介紹學術論文中常見的雙變量圖及其繪製方法， 具體包括誤差線、柱形圖、箱線圖、相關性散 點圖以及矩陣熱力圖等；第5 章介紹學術論文中常見的多變量圖及其繪製方法，包括等高線圖、點圖系列、 三元相圖、 3D 圖系列以及 RadViz 圖等；第 6 章介紹學術論文中常見的空間數據型圖及其繪製方法，包括分 級統計地圖、連接線地圖、等值線地圖以及子地圖等；第 7 章介紹學術論文中常見的可視化圖及其繪製方法，包括配對圖系列、韋恩圖、泰勒圖以及漏斗圖等；第 8 章通過案例介紹學術論文插圖的繪製技術。本書結構清晰，兼具美觀性與實用性，既適合各大研究機構和高校等單位的工作者閱讀，也適合各行業工作人員以及在讀的研究生和准備考研的大學生閱讀，還適合需要進一步掌握科研論文插圖的設計思路和繪製技巧的群體學習。

本書系統地介紹了數據可視化技術及其在諸多領域的實際應用。首先，闡述了大數據可視化技術的基本概念以及相關的基礎知識。然後，採用理論與實踐相結合的方式，針對實際應用中的各種不同類型的數據，通過各種圖表及實例代碼展示了這些數據的可視化方法。最後，介紹了數據可視化技術在不同領域中的基本應用。本書可以作為高等院校計算機、數據科學與大數據技術等相關專業的數據可視化教材，也可以供從事數據可視化、數據分析的相關技術人員參考使用。

A moving and uplifting novel about finding help where you need it, from the internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mother has good days and bad days, but the bad days are getting worse. When rainbow-shimmering ghost animals begin to appear, she's convinced that they hold the answers. Along with new friend Kwame, Nora follows a glittering ghostly fox, hare, raven, and otter on the adventure of a lifetime, helping her to find the strength she needs to help herself and her mum.

This epic 10-book set of magical Greek myths adapted and illustrated for younger readers. Including the stories of Persephone, Athena, Prometheus, the Greek Mythology Collection is a fantastic introduction to the world of Greek gods and goddesses, titans and monsters. Perfect for adventure lovers aged 7+Adapted and illustrated for young readersTitles in this set:1. Eros and Psyche 2. Persephone3. Bellerophon and Pegasus4. Phaethon and the Sun Chariot 5. King Midas6. Daedalus and Icarus 7. Athena and the Naming of Athens 8. Pandora's Box 9. Prometheus10. Battle of the Titans Eros and PsycheAngry that her followers have begun worshipping someone else, Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty, decides to punish the human Princess Psyche. She tells her son Eros, God of Love, to make Psyche fall in love with the ugliest, meanest creature on Earth.For once, Eros disobeys his mother. He and Psyche fall in love with each other. But when doubt drives them apart, Psyche must complete three impossible t

From the creators ofRaidersDaniel Freedman and CROM, comes this third installment of the dark fantasy graphic novel of epic adventure and magic.Nothing has gone right. With Birdking out of commission and most of her friends lost, Bianca finally reaches the golden city of Atlas. But when she finds herself too eager to pay her debt to the All Father, she threatens to lose the only thing she has left—herself.

They have nothing in common--so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits--and the most amazing sex--Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the i

A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge--life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the fa

The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon--and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent...but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain shoul

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid--book two in her fan-favorite Game Changers series.Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that--definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him--except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option...Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming

Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.It's time for them to decide what's most important--hockey or love.It's time to make a call.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with bene

During the nineteenth century, the transpacific world underwent profound transformation, due to the transition from sail to steam navigation that was accompanied by a concomitant reconfiguration of power. This book explores the ways in which diverse Mexican, British, Chinese, and Japanese interests participated, particularly during Porfirio Díaz’s presidency at the peak of Mexico’s participation in the steam network: from its 1860s outset through a time of many revolutionary changes ending with the World War, the Mexican Revolution, the opening of the Panama Canal, and the introduction of a new maritime technology based on vessels run by oil. These transoceanic exchanges, generated within these new geographies of power, contributed not only to the formation of a transpacific region but also to refashioning the Mexican national imaginary. With transnationalism, global and migration studies as its main framework, this study draws upon a dazzling array of primary sources to center Mexico’

Wrap yourself in the magic of Christmas with your colouring pens and cosiest blanket, as you explore the brand-new Cozy Christmas Colouring Book, a special collaboration between Coco Wyo and Penguin Random House. It’s the perfect gift for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a little holiday cheer. With simple, cute pages you can complete in one sitting, picture yourself snuggled up, colouring relaxing scenes of snow-covered rooftops, cosy fireplaces, and festive joy.A perfect Christmas gift, or a gift to yourself to help you relax and escape – this beautiful book will delight colouring book lovers of all ages!• 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity• Thick, high-quality paper• Large, bold designs that are easy to colour• Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere• Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life

Why had he come to her, with his dark secrets from a long-ago past? What was the purpose of their strange, haunting journeys back into her own childhood? Was it to help Dab, her retarded older brother