The Brother Code

What is the role of manhood and masculinity in the lives of African American males in college? How do manhood norms influence decisions within and beyond college? How might mothers and fathers differe

What is the role of manhood and masculinity in the lives of African American males in college? How do manhood norms influence decisions within and beyond college? How might mothers and fathers differe

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses - but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets.Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park's few female cryptanalysts. 1947, London.Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it's too late, for them and for their country.If you loved The Crown, don't mis

在《My Brother the Duck》中，Pat Zietlow Miller 以幽默筆調描寫姊姊 Stella 面對新生弟弟時的科學式懷疑：這孩子難道是隻鴨子？哭聲奇怪、走路不穩，種種「證據」都指向這個驚人結論。Stella 決定展開一場認真又滑稽的調查。這本書巧妙融合兄妹主題與 STEM 思維，讓孩子在笑聲中學習觀察與推理。對剛成為哥哥姊姊的孩子來說，是一份充滿理解與趣味的共感繪本。A new sibling book with humor, heart, and a dash of the scientific process sure to delight young readers. Is Stella's new baby brother a duck? All the evidence seems to be pointing in that direction, but Stella knows that scientists can't just wing it. Further research is definitely required.This sweet and silly book is just ducky for new siblings, fledgling scientists and anyone who loves a good laugh. * Read-aloud books for children and siblings* New baby gift for siblings* Pat Zietlow Miller has published numerous children's books, including the critically acclaimed Be Kind. Picture-book-reading new siblings who enjoyed The New Small Person, Little Miss Big Sis, and Julius Baby of the World will love the sweet and silly humor of My Brother the Duck.* Children's books for ages 3-5* New sib

`I can get a new brother? On the internet?' Jonny muttered. `Oh sweet mangoes of heaven!' Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another - but for Jonn

The new novel from the Orange Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk About Kevin.When Pandora picks up her older brother Edison at her local Iowa airport, she literally doesn’t recognize him. The onc