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In a little house on the top of a hill lives a happy little guy named Hugo. When Hugo sees a mysterious red string, he just knows he’s going to find something wonderful at the end of it! Hugo’s journe

"How did they do it? What are the secrets of the fishermen who've landed the world's greatest trophy fishes? The Biggest Fish Ever Caught will tell the tales behind the International Game Fishing Asso

A long-ago fire that killed two boys in a small Iowa town emerges as a threat to the front-runner in a presidential campaign. The two journalists pursuing the mystery could hardly be more different. T

The girl's been asleep for a hundred years. The boy's got issues of his own. There are two sides to every story....It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yo

Poetry. "With a voice that speaks of the simultaneous desolation and burgeoning hopefulness of our time, Stempleman's STRING PARADE begs us to listen again to an American landscape long forgotten, yet

Hendrickx, a trainer and consultant in autistic spectrum (AS) conditions and partner of a man with AS, explores questions related to sexual behavior and sexual relationships in people with AS. The voi

In this sequel to Why Do Buses Come in Threes?, you will find that many intriguing everyday questions have mathematical answers. Discover the astonishing 37% rule for blind dates, the avoidance tacti

Pull the string and watch Bunny hop, hop, hop!Babies and toddlers will love to touch Bunny's soft body and pet his furry tail as they hear about Bunny's adventures.Hop-a-Long Bunny is packaged in a p

【本書內容簡介】： 《葛蘭碧十大法則》：金腦人神救援：大船離港 小船折返 ‧葛蘭碧第１大法則： 大盤指數的熊途漫漫 看不到希望： ‧葛蘭碧第２大法則 價格站上月線 小船離岸又折返： ‧葛蘭碧第３大法則： 均線開花：股價飛越所有均線： ‧葛蘭碧第４大法則： 洗盤進場點 有利基 下檔有保護： ‧葛蘭碧第５大法則： 拉回買進點 看重潛力 而非經歷： ‧葛蘭碧第６大法則： 高檔激烈震盪 多空紛歧： ‧葛蘭碧第７大法則： 跌深搶進點 數字吸睛 難以成金： ‧葛蘭碧第８大法則： 假突破放空點：失敗的擺動： ‧葛蘭碧第９大法則： 探底觀望點：時機最重要： ‧葛蘭碧第 10 大法則： 安全低接點：正當炮聲連連時： 【本書核心理念】：發財與被愛 ‧Whether you fail or fly, at least you tried. 「不管是一飛沖天、還是跌入谷底，至少，你嘗試過。」 ‧Time waits for no one. Treasure every moment you have. 「時間不等人，珍惜你所擁有的每分每秒吧！」 ‧Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.「對自己完全誠實──是很好的練習。」 ‧Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.「悲觀導致軟弱，樂觀導致力量。」 ‧People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.「人類會寂寞，是因為他們建了牆壁，而不是橋樑。」 ‧Clear thinking requires courage rather than intelligence.「思路清楚──需要的是勇氣，而不是智力。」 ‧Inside of every problem lies an opportunity.「每一個問題裡，都藏著一個機會。」 ‧If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.「如果你仔細觀察，大部分的一夕成功──其實，都花很長一段時間。」 敲開智慧大門，直擊心富技巧，就是要價值～： (1).文筆深入淺出，取精用宏，

Join Bluey, Bingo and Muffin for sleepover fun in this lift-the-flap picture book!Muffin has come to the Heeler house for a sleepover, but she didn’t take her nap today and is very tired. Bluey and Bingo want to use the opportunity of Muffin’s visit to stay up late. Can they keep Muffin awake long enough to play a game before bed? Lift the flaps in this picture book to join the sleepover fun!“Let’s make it a really long game so that we have to stay up late to finish it!”Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Pass the ParcelBluey: Daddy DropoffBluey: The ShowBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun?collection of story, activity and novelty books that cel

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesYou’re Invited—RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries—make that journals—but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake!Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypoope

Discover incredible facts and unbelievable real-life stories about our mysterious feline friends in this illustrated guide to cats. From being worshipped by the ancient Egyptians to becoming beloved household pets around the world, cats have long occupied a special place in our hearts. In A World of Cats, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating animals: Learn how to better understand your cat, with a guide to cat body language and what it means Discover ancient cat ancestors from millions of years ago, and famous cats from history Find out what cats really think about us, and how clever they actually are This is the ideal book for all cat lovers who want to learn all about their favourite animal.

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Meet Owl, an expert sniper with the mod power of Clairvoyance. On top of that incredible fact, it turns out that he's a friend of Icco White, Nico's long-lost father! A love of crafting and adventure really do run in the White family. Nico's adventure is still getting started, and it looks like his father blazed an amazing trail for him to follow!

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

本書延續《Hercules: the Diary of a (Sort of) Hero》，記錄Hercules Braver這位不太像英雄的少年，在前往希臘校外教學時的全新冒險。他雖然是宙斯的兒子，卻始終找不到自己的神力，甚至在旅途中頻頻出糗，從馬糞到山崖，再到滿天烏鴉，一連串事件令人哭笑不得。本書以幽默筆調重述希臘神話中的幾項赫拉克勒斯壯舉，插圖風格親切，劇情節奏緊湊，讓讀者在輕鬆之中，體會友誼與自我認同的可貴。適合喜歡Louie Stowell、Maz Evans或《Loki》系列的讀者。Hercules Braver has a secret: he's a real-life demigod! So, why does he seem so... ordinary? Most children of Zeus have some kind of superskill - like bravery, warrior skills or healing powers. Well, thanks to a wild boar (long story), Herc and his friends are off on a school trip to Greece.He's bound to discover his gift there - and even meet more of the gods! But after ending up neck-deep in horse poo, almost falling down a mountain and facing a fierce flock of ravens, this trip feels more like an epic voyage... What's really going on with the mysterious gods, Athena, Apollo and Ares? And will Hercules discover what makes him special? Following up on Hercules: the Diary of a (Sort of) Hero, this is a hilarious, accessible package brillian

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush…See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about – every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story.Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush …Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his r

一張古老的藏寶圖，目的地不是荒島，而是今日的 Manhattan！住在 Queens 的 Zane 一直渴望來場真正的冒險。當一張標示著 Manhattan 寶藏位置的地圖交到他手中，他立刻帶著好友 Kiko、Jack 和狗狗 Hip-Hop 搭上渡輪，展開尋寶行動。途中，他們遇見熟悉紐約歷史的水手 John，從他口中得知數百年前黑人紐約客的故事，以及可能埋藏其中的黃金線索。然而，一群滑板少年也緊追在後，讓這趟尋寶之旅變得更加危險。暢銷獲獎作家 Jewell Parker Rhodes 重新演繹 Robert Louis Stevenson 經典 Treasure Island，將舞臺搬到現代紐約，結合城市探險、黑人歷史與尋寶謎團。　經典 Treasure Island 現代版重新演繹。 Manhattan 化身藏寶島，穿梭城市尋找線索。 冒險故事融入鮮為人知的紐約黑人歷史。Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes reimagines the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson in this thrilling adventure set in modern-day Manhattan, in which three children must navigate the city's hidden history, dodge a threatening crew of skater kids, and decide who they can really trust in order to hunt down a long-buried treasure. Three kids. One dog. And the island of Manhattan, laid out in an old treasure map. Zane is itching for an adventure that will take him away from his family's boarding house in Rockaway, Queens. So when he is entrusted with a real tr

Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet.My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition). In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child's big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth.Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practise and learn. The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page.Perfec

您準備好參加有關材料和磁鐵的終極測驗了嗎？你是否想知道...蜘蛛絲真的比鋼鐵還堅固嗎？動物糞便是否可以造紙？塑膠瓶需要多久時間才能分解？磁浮列車真的漂浮在空中嗎？Quiz Champs 系列是經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具有教育意義的學習體驗。 該系列與新加坡小學科學課綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，內含豐富的問題，以開拓小學生好奇心，並提供答案和附加資訊來幫助學習、複習和準備考試。Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on materials and magnets?Have you ever wanted to know ...if spider silk is really stronger than steel?if paper can be made from animal dung?how long a plastic bottle takes to break down?if Maglev trains really float in air?Join Quiz Champs host Perry Pencil as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Singapore primary Science syllabus and the Cambridge primary Science curriculum, and also includes enrichment questions to stretch curious minds. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid i

This book containing lectures and review on Shakespeare’s work has met a need long felt by the Chinese college students, especially those in the department of foreign languages and literature. The life of Shakespeare are well selected and the lectures beautifully written. Thus it will serve not only as an introduction to Shakespeare, but also as a good text-book for those beginners who study Shakespeare both in the Chinese colleges and universities. Professor Lee is to be credited painstaking work in shooting the two birds with one stone. It is really an excellent brief work and a fresh approach to the Shakespearean study. 1. This book containing lectures and review on Shakespeare’s work has met a need long felt by the Chinese college students, especially those in the department of foreign languages and literature. 2. Thus it will serve not only as an introduction to Shakespeare, but also as a good text-book for those beginners who study Shakespeare both in the Chinese colleges and uni

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's--wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! The crime-fighting adventures continue in book 3 of this hilarious illustrated series perfect for fans of BAD GUYS and DOG MAN. What do REAL PIGEONS do? They nest, of course! And when they nest, they nest HARD. Protecting their city from crime is tiring work after all! But the squad can't rest yet, not with a bone-crunching vulure on the loose, a wild child running amok, and a long-lost family to find! Will the REAL PIGEONS ever find the perfect nest to take the perfect nap?

“A sweet, heart-squeezing story!” ― Jaleigh Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the DragonflyWhen seventh grade enemies research a missing set of jewels for a class project, they realize that the answers to the unsolved case might be much closer to home than they thought in this fun-filled mystery “as satisfying as hot soup on a cold day” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).If you told Sloane Osburn and Amelia Miller-Poe that they’d be hiding in their town cemetery from an evil mastermind, they would have been hard-pressed to believe you. If you also told them that person was intent on beating them to a cache of long-lost jewels using nothing more than a slingshot and wicked aim, they’d have been sure you got your facts wrong. Finally, if you told them they’d be doing all of this as friends…well, they would have been sure you needed medical attention.Whether through serendipity (really, really good luck) or zemblanity (really, really bad luck), someone tricked their

最受歡迎的生活數學暢銷書《為什麼公車一次來3班？》續作116個隱藏在日常生活中，有趣又好玩的數學謎題！符合PISA數學素養精神，培養數感，打開你的數學腦！「對大多數的讀者來說，『只有在熟悉的環境背景中學習，才能真正理解數學。』……作者們所提出的問題儘管近乎『粗淺俚俗』，卻總是在最後提供了出人意表但又極有意義的解答，而擴充了我們的知識視野。……想要讓數學教學變得有趣一點的數學老師，本書絕對是值得珍藏的武林祕笈。」――臺灣師範大學數學系退休教授 洪萬生兩點之間最短的距離不是直線？明明是兩個選一個，為什麼機率不是五五波？如何在方形中放入最多的圓形硬幣？慢速行駛高速公路，車資會變多？如何精準估算傳染病感染人數？明年冬天，我會感冒嗎？電梯怎麼等這麼久還不來，走樓梯會不會比較快？……我們的生活裡原來處處隱藏了數學魔術，讓人驚呼「數學真是太有用、太有趣了」！你知道嗎？荒腔走板的歌聲也有可能是天籟美聲！利用數字1就能看破騙術，而且1%也能變成50%，還有堅守「37%原則」就可以覓得佳偶！你有沒有想過，為什麼一星期有七天？為什麼球員變強了，比賽卻輸了？八卦新聞為什麼散佈那麼快？為什麼頭彩得主很少獨贏？如何計算一個都市的平均車速？計乘車司機怎樣讓收入提到最高？……在我們的生活裡，隨處都是有趣的數學謎題。 本書兩位作者是熱愛猜謎及解決數學問題的暢銷書作家，而各行各業的專家也為本書助了一臂之力，例如知名的電梯公司主管解釋電梯升降的邏輯、倫敦運輸局專家揭開計程車表的奧祕，以及其他諸如手稿鑑定專家、傳染病醫療專家、流行音樂界專業人士等，讓本書具高度的娛樂性，同時提供權威的科普知識。在生活中解答數學謎題，不但趣味橫生、驚奇不斷，更能培養最佳數感！

Jinwoo knows it won’t be long before his true power fully comes to light and the guilds and Hunter’s Association of Korea descend, seeking his allegiance. Since his training has thus far been a solo endeavor, Jinwoo decides he ought to at least see what an A-rank raid is really like. Joining the Hunters’ excavation team is the perfect opportunity to assess a high-level guild in action, even if his role is limited to hauling and mining. That is, until a particularly nasty dungeon boss requires the luggage carrier to step up to carry the team as well!!

This official Minecraft novel is an epic battle for survival! When humans enter the End, a pair of endermen must decide which side they're really on. For as long as they can remember, the twin endermen Fin and Mo have lived in the mysterious land of the End. On the outskirts of the great enderman city of Telos, they explore ancient ruins under the watchful gaze of the mighty ender dragon. They have everything they need in the end ship they call home, and know everything there is to know about their world--or so they think until the strangers from another dimension arrive. The invaders are called humans, and they've come to steal artifacts and slay the ender dragon. Fin and Mo are ready to protect their home from the trespassers, but when they come face-to-face with the humans, they discover that they aren't as prepared for battle as they'd thought. Caught off guard, the twins are trapped in the middle of a war between the endermen and the humans, with the future of their home at stake.

‘Beth O’Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book’ Emily Henry‘Read this! Absolutely loved it!’ Christina LaurenAddie and her sister are on an epic road trip to a friend’s wedding in rural Scotland. But, not long after setting off, a car slams into theirs. The driver is none other than Addie’s ex, who she hasn’t seen since their traumatic break-up two years earlier.Dylan and his best mate are heading to the wedding too, so Addie has no choice but to offer them a ride. And with four hundred miles to go, they can’t avoid confronting the very messy history of their relationship . . .Will they make it to the wedding? And, more importantly, is this really the end of the road for Addie and Dylan?

How to Get Your Teacher Ready... all year long, from the creators of the New York Times bestsellers How to Babysit a Grandpa, How to Babysit a Grandma, and How to Catch Santa. A perfect read for the start of the school year--no matter what that looks like This humorous new book in the beloved HOW TO . . . series takes readers through a fun and busy school year. Written in tongue-in-cheek instructional style, a class of adorable students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready--for the first day of school, and all the events and milestones that will follow (picture day, holiday concert, the 100th day of school, field day ). And along the way, children will see that getting their teacher ready is really getting themselves ready. Filled with charming role-reversal humor, this is a playful and heartwarming celebration of teachers and students, and the perfect gift for back-to-school readiness or graduation. Praise for the HOW TO . . . books: "A new hit this year is How to Catch S