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From the critically acclaimed author of Float and Glitch comes a new stand-alone adventure full of humor and heart, perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Dan Gutman!Rhett and his brother, Nash, have never been allowed to play board games. It's their mom's most important rule; the twins don't know why, but they know not to push her on it.When their mom suddenly disappears, they're reunited with Ace, their long-lost grandfather, who reveals that their family is descended from a board game character who escaped his game and lived in the real world. Their family now has the ability to enter the world of any game they want—but this gift also comes with a price. A game character who’s wanted revenge against their mom for decades has finally caught her and is holding her hostage in the world of a game. Which game? That’s up to Rhett and Nash to figure out, even if it means breaking Mom’s most important rule.But as they learn to use their newly discovered ability, exploring new worlds and facing new challenges and risks, the brothers quickly realize that saving Mom won't be all fun and games. It’s game on… or game over.

Shortlisted for the RNA Awards 2024! A position too good to refuse… A desire too strong to deny! After being abandoned at the altar, housekeeper Kate Winters has finally found peace working at a grand house. Until her new employer Lord Henderson unexpectedly returns, resolved to sell his estate… Determined to remind the brooding Earl of the beauty of his home, Kate begins to discover the allure of the man behind the title. Scarred by her past, does she dare risk her future by surrendering to this forbidden attraction…?

Her outrageous secret? Her love for the Viscount! Meeting dashing Hugh Wilder again at a Society party brings Sylvia’s longing to the fore… When she was left shipwrecked on a remote island there was one other survivor: Hugh! Sylvia’s never told a soul that until they were rescued they lived and loved as a married couple. Now Hugh’s engaged to another. And Sylvia’s supposed to be an innocent spinster. But every time they meet her respectable resolve threatens to crumble!

’Tis the season… For three reunion romances! In The Major's Christmas Return by Diane Gaston, at her friend’s house for Christmas, Caroline’s shocked that her fellow houseguest is Major Nashfield—who left her at the altar! In A Proposal for the Penniless Lady by Laura Martin, Isobel’s always regretted obeying her father and turning down Thomas’s proposal. Now he’s back for Christmas…is this their second chance? And in Her Duke Under the Mistletoe by Helen Dickson, Sophie is stunned by her convenient husband Tristan’s return—and their thrilling new attraction…

An exiled gentleman’s world… collides with Cinderella’s! After receiving news of his father’s ailing health, Richard Digby must leave his self-imposed exile and return to the town that holds haunting memories. He forms an unlikely connection with his father’s intriguing and defiant housemaid, Rose, who also finds herself on the fringes of society after her troubled past. Richard is intent on leaving again—but keeping his distance from Rose while they’re in such close quarters is proving harder than he ever imagined!

Cinderella’s accidental waltz… With the Viscount everyone wants! Perfect for fans of: 👠 Cinderella🎭 Secret identity–One of The Cinderella Shepherd Sisters. Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister—she'll even break into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing viscount!Henry’s tedious evening amongst the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he's meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal!

Is this love? A Match to Fool Society by Laura Martin Jane Ashworth dreams of being an author, yet Society insists she becomes a debutante. Jane finds an unlikely ally in notorious rake Tom Stewart. As a new guardian to his nephew, Tom is out of his depth and intent on remaining a bachelor. They agree to fool Society with a pretend courtship, but both are unprepared when the lines of their agreement start to blur… The Kiss That Made Her Countess by Laura Martin Desperate to step into Society just once before she’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball…only to catch a dashing stranger’s eye! And Alice can’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he’s the Earl of Northumberland…and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess!

Long-lost love… Newfound heir!  Richard, the Earl of Farnleigh, believed he had lost his sweetheart, Hetty, forever. Amidst the carnage of the Peninsular War, she was torn from his arms, thought dead. But now she’s back on his doorstep—with their two-year-old child!Thinking Richard had abandoned her, pregnant Hetty became trapped in a joyless marriage to a cruel man. Now a widow, she’s finally free—but alone, vulnerable and penniless. Richard is her only hope for refuge. They're bound by their son and an undeniable connection, but when they both bear the scars of the past, is a rekindled romance more than she can promise? Perfect for fans of: 👶 Secret babies💖 Second chance

A fateful summer… A forbidden attraction! With maid Amelie’s father languishing in debtors’ prison, her employer’s offer to be housekeeper of his summer cottage is the perfect opportunity to support her family. But now in close quarters with the dashing duke, she soon finds herself getting to know William on more intimate terms…After promising his dying sister to set aside his responsibilities and chase happiness, William has taken the summer to write. But he soon finds even greater joy—with Amelie! Yet, as the season wears on and a suitable marriage beckons, will he be able to surrender his forbidden true love?Perfect for fans of:👠 Cinderella💘 Forbidden love

These essays by leading theorists and researchers in sociocultural, cognitive, developmental and educational psychology honour the memory of Sylvia Scribner, whose work is recognized by each of the authors as seminal to their own thinking. The themes include the relationship between history and culture, the importance of context to thinking, the place of literacy in human activity and thought, and cognition in school and in the workplace. The volume presents applications of activity theory to fundamental issues in human behaviour at work, in school, and in problem solving situations, and it analyses historical-societal processes in science and culture. Scribner's conviction that science holds a responsibility to human welfare and understanding is carried on in these chapters. Sociocultural Psychology is crucial reading for researchers and graduate students in sociocultural, cognitive, developmental and educational psychology.

These essays by leading theorists and researchers in sociocultural, cognitive, developmental and educational psychology honour the memory of Sylvia Scribner, whose work is recognized by each of the authors as seminal to their own thinking. The themes include the relationship between history and culture, the importance of context to thinking, the place of literacy in human activity and thought, and cognition in school and in the workplace. The volume presents applications of activity theory to fundamental issues in human behaviour at work, in school, and in problem solving situations, and it analyses historical-societal processes in science and culture. Scribner's conviction that science holds a responsibility to human welfare and understanding is carried on in these chapters. Sociocultural Psychology is crucial reading for researchers and graduate students in sociocultural, cognitive, developmental and educational psychology.

The Reflective Museum Practitioner explores a range of expansive and creative ways in which the concept of “reflective practice” has been applied in the informal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning environments of museums and zoos. It seeks to demonstrate how such a process can inspire lifelong learning in practitioners, to the benefit of practitioners and visitors alike.Presenting six projects that employed reflective practice, the contributors examine how each project has encouraged and sustained reflection, and the outcomes thereof. The projects cover a wide range of different practitioners—including administrators, scientists, educators, and other front-line and back-room staff—who work at different junctures of their organizations. Collectively, they raise key questions about changing communities of practice in Informal Science Learning institutions. The projects and concept of “reflective practice” are fully defined and contextualized by the editors, who offer in-depth analysis, along with a cultural-historical activity theory framework, for understanding how changes in museum practice unfold in an institutional context.The Reflective Museum Practitioner offers museum professionals insight into “reflective practice,” as practiced by other institutions in their sector, providing practical examples that can be adapted to their needs. It will also be of interest to scholars and students focusing on science museums, or professional practice development in museums.

The Reflective Museum Practitioner explores a range of expansive and creative ways in which the concept of “reflective practice” has been applied in the informal STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning environments of museums and zoos. It seeks to demonstrate how such a process can inspire lifelong learning in practitioners, to the benefit of practitioners and visitors alike.Presenting six projects that employed reflective practice, the contributors examine how each project has encouraged and sustained reflection, and the outcomes thereof. The projects cover a wide range of different practitioners—including administrators, scientists, educators, and other front-line and back-room staff—who work at different junctures of their organizations. Collectively, they raise key questions about changing communities of practice in Informal Science Learning institutions. The projects and concept of “reflective practice” are fully defined and contextualized by the editors, who offer in-depth analysis, along with a cultural-historical activity theory framework, for understanding how changes in museum practice unfold in an institutional context.The Reflective Museum Practitioner offers museum professionals insight into “reflective practice,” as practiced by other institutions in their sector, providing practical examples that can be adapted to their needs. It will also be of interest to scholars and students focusing on science museums, or professional practice development in museums.