艾凡斯顿与纳波维尔这两处芝加哥郊区相距不远,但分别住在两地的同名男孩 —— 威尔葛雷森与威尔 葛雷森,却好似住在不同的星球上。 艾凡斯顿的威尔: “只要遵守两项规则,就可以完全避免哭泣:一,别太在意;二,闭上嘴巴。发生在我身上的每件不幸,都是因为没有恪遵这两项规则所致。 纳波维尔的威尔: “我总是挣扎着该自杀还是杀死周围所有人。这世上似乎只有这两种选择,其他都是浪费时间。” 一个寒冷的夜晚,在芝加哥市区某间音像店里,两名威尔阴错阳差地相遇。当命运将他们引向意外的十字路口,两名威尔葛雷森的生命彼此交错,并迈向未曾预期的方向。 两条原本平行的人生道路,在名为“泰尼库柏”的十字路口交叉。泰尼是个身材庞大的美式足球攻击线锋,也是个性绝妙、才华洋溢的音乐剧创作者。 在新旧朋友的推波助澜之下,
Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite us to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers whose lives radiate possibility into the world
“Engle writes her new book in clear, short lines of stirringfree verse. Caught by the compelling narrative voices, many readerswill want to find out more.”—Booklist, Starred Review “A powerful narrative in free verse . . . haunting.”—The HornBook “Hauntingly beautiful, revealing pieces of Cuba’s troubled pastthrough the poetry of hidden moments.”—School Library Journal “Young readers will come away inspired by these portraits ofcourageous ordinary people.” —Kirkus Reviews “The poems are short but incredibly evocative.”—Voice of YouthAdvocates
The Story of Philosophy chronicles the ideas of the greatthinkers, the economic and intellectual environments whichinfluenced them, and the personal traits and adventures out ofwhich each philosophy grew.
My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.' Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren't stared at wherever they go. Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all? Now featuring a brand-new chapter told by bully Julian, WONDER is a funny, frank, astonishingly moving debut to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.
WHEN TESSA GRAY CROSSES THE OCEAN to find her brother inVictorian England. something terrifying is waiting for her inLondon's Downworld.Kidnapped bv the mysterious Dark Sisters, whoare members of a secret organizationcalled the Pandemomum Club,Tessa soon learns that she has the power to transforminto anotherperson. The Magister. the shadowy figure who runs the dub. willstop atnothing to claim Tessa's power for his own. Friendless andhunted. Tessa takesrefuge withthe Shadowbunters. warriors dedicatedto ridding the World of demons. She so0n find herself fascinatedby--and torn between two best friends: James, whose fagiebeatty hides a deadly secret, and Will, whose volatile moods keepeveryone at arm's length. As their search draws them deep into aplot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhuntrs Tessa realizesthat. she may needto choose between saving her brotherand hdpng new friends save the world.., and that love may bethe most dangerous magic of all.
天使于此现身,恶魔无力踏足,这座银色的玻璃之城,就是他一心向往的归属之地…… “在见到艾兰坎迪的玻璃塔之前,你所见过的都不算真正的城市。”圣镜所在的伊德瑞斯,已然成为瓦伦汀夺取圣物的下一个目标。同时,也为了逆转乔瑟琳的昏睡咒,加上政委会对成员的召集,通往玻璃之城的门户,将在纽约重新开启── 前往伊德瑞斯的行动在即,杰斯与克莱莉的争执却早一步爆发,他不愿所爱之人身陷险境,更不愿克莱莉创造符印的能力使她卷入战争。于是,杰斯提前了门户开启的时间,并找上西蒙帮助;但,突然来袭的弃民军团打乱了一切── 克莱莉依约赶到学院,迎来的却是杰斯等人已前往伊德瑞斯的消息,而未经允许,门户也无法再次打开。救母心切的她,竟以符印绘出一道燃烧的门户;在闪烁的光线下,她回想着梦境之中曾见过的伊德瑞斯,投
All three Hunger Games books in one gorgeous package The extraordinary, ground breaking New York Times bestsellers--"The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire," and "Mockingjay"--are available now in a deluxe foil boxset edition.
我会回到这个世界,用复仇之火将一切燃成灰烬…… “血缘会相互召唤,而命运将引领他们会合。” 瓦伦汀再度出现,不仅夺走了圣杯,也为杰斯与克莱莉带来了毁灭──他们相爱,却无可选择地成为兄妹。曾经认知的一切真实如今已是虚假:不论是父亲、身分、善恶与爱情。 反动势力再起,瓦伦汀亟欲重组圆环会,终于令政委会有所动作,调查与敌意的箭头竟指向了杰斯,只因他是瓦伦汀的儿子。同时,异世界也开始不得安宁,一名巫师与一个狼人遭到杀害,甚至被吸干了鲜血,这会是黑夜之子所为?还是另有其人? 由于忠诚遭受质疑,杰斯陷入了愤怒和沮丧的情绪;与克莱莉之间的爱,已经不是他有资格追求之事,况且现在,克莱莉似乎转而投入了西蒙的怀抱。杰斯知道,证明自己的清白才是当务之急。 当杰斯提出自愿接受“圣剑”审判的要求,审问
精装: 5 pages 出版社: Insight Editions; Ina Pop edition (June 10, 2014) 语言: English 商品尺寸: 7.62 x25.4 x 29.2厘米 商品重量: 1360克
The aging orc shaman Ner'zhul has seized control of the Hordeand reopened the Dark Portal. His brutal warriors once againencroach upon Azeroth, laying siege to the newly constructedstronghold of Nethergarde Keep. There, the archmage Khadgar and theAlliance commander, Turalyon, lead humanity and its elven anddwarven allies in fighting this new invasion. Even so, disturbing questions arise. Khadgar learns of orcishincursions farther abroad: small groups of orcs who seem to pursuea goal other than simple conquest. Worse yet, black dragons havebeen sighted as well, and they appear to be aiding the orcs. Tocounter Ner'zhul's dark schemes, the Alliance must now invade theorcs' ruined homeworld of Draenor. Can Khadgar and his companionsstop the nefarious shaman in time to stave off the destruction oftwo worlds?
Epic. Bestselling. Award-winning. The complete Dark Is Rising Sequence is now available as one keepsake collection. Will Stanton’s ordinary life is shattered with the dreadful revelation that the Dark—the source of all evil—is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. He finds that he is no ordinary boy, but the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping mankind free from the Dark. Soon Will is swept up in the great battle, along with his ageless master, Merriman; the three Drew children, who are mortal but have their own vital part to play; and a strange boy named Bran. These six fight fear and death in a quest through time and space interwoven with the most ancient myths of the islands of Britain—until, at last, Will and Bran find the weapon that will ultimately vanquish the Dark. One of the most celebrated fantasy sequences of all time, The Dark Is Rising is a searing, epic rendering of the eternal conflict between good and evil. This complete collec
Here at last is the definitive book on how to make a pop-up. Every aspect of the creation of a pop-up, known as paper engineering, is clearly and thoroughly covered. All types of parallel folds, angle folds, wheels, and pull tabs are accurately detailed verbally and visually, flat and in dimension. Also included is a history of pop-ups and a step-by-step photographic essay on how a pop-up is made from start to finish. This guided tour is perfect for aspiring pop-up creators, paper engineers, students, and appreciators of this unique art form.
An amazing underwater adventure with revolutionary pop-up technology from Lucio and Meera Santoro, the creators of "Journey to the Moon" and "Predators"
This book tells the story of how a young man from Tier, in what is now Germany, became the father of communism, an economic sysytem that changed the world.Readers will learn about Karl Marx's life, the revolution of his thought, and the effect that his ideas had on society.
The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and ? most importantly of all ? she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering the Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine's Circle, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. And when Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery whose solution reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.
How do you find someone who doesn’t want to be found? A girl searches for her missing addict brother while confronting her own secrets in this darkly lyrical novel, a National Book Award Finalist. Rachel has always idolized her older brother Micah. He struggles with addiction, but she tells herself that he’s in control. And she almost believes it. Until the night that Micah doesn’t come home. Rachel’s terrified—and she can’t help but feel responsible. She should have listened when Micah tried to confide in her. And she only feels more guilt when she receives an anonymous note telling her that Micah is nearby and in danger. With nothing more to go on than hope and a slim lead, Rachel and Micah’s best friend, Tyler, begin the search. Along the way, Rachel will be forced to confront her own dark secrets, her growing attraction to Tyler…and the possibility that Micah may never come home.
七彩炫光、动感舞曲……在“地狱俱乐部”里交织成一个蓝与绿,粉红与金色交织的梦幻世界。这里人们的穿著打扮,还有播放的音乐,都让十五岁的克莱莉感觉像是一场梦,和她好的朋友西蒙一起来到夜店跳舞狂欢,满怀期待在夜店有机会见到一些刺激场面,谁知竟看到一场凶杀案——三个自称是“暗影猎人”的年轻人正企图谋杀,但受害者竟消失在她眼前,而她身边的人竟无人能看到杀手们…… 那三个行凶杀人的少年、少女是什么人?他们的身上为何布满诡异的印记?母亲的失踪,和她突然遭到魔兽袭击,与这些自称为“暗影猎人”的男女又有什么关连? 为了找寻母亲,也为了解开这背后的秘密,克莱莉决定跟随这些“暗影猎人”来到他们的学院,却意外发现,自己身上竟然也流著“暗影猎人”的血液…… When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out tothe Pandemoni
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends. The main story arc concerns Harry's quandary involving the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents. The series has many cultural meanings and references. According to Rowling, the main theme is death, which has led to much criticism, as it is mainly a children's series. There is also many other themes in the series, such as love and prejudice.
Readers today are still fascinated by "Nat," aneighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard.Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor"s world—Salem in the earlydays, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded thewharves. But Nat didn"t promise to have the makings of a sailor; hewas too physically small. Nat may have been slight of build, but noone guessed that he had the persistence and determination to mastersea navigation in the days when men sailed only by "log, lead, andlookout." Nat"s long hours of study and observation, collected inhis famous work, The American Practical Navigator (also known asthe "Sailors" Bible"), stunned the sailing community and made him aNew England hero.