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‘A feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence.’ Andre Agassi, winner of eight Grand Slam titles and bestselling author of OpenFor fans of Charles Duhig, Malcolm Gladwell and Nate Silver,

It's simple. All Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything's become

It?s simple. All Billy Raynor wants to do is shoot. After all, he is one of the best shooters in the league. But with his dad as his coach, and his parents newly separated, somehow everything?s become

Upon witnessing a series of outstanding (or awful) performances, a sports fan or announcer may wonder, What are the odds of that happening? In fact, statisticians have shown that, for the most part, a

Trees are among natures most remarkable achievements, growing from a seed you can hold in your hand into a green giant several stories high. They are rugged survivors. They can live in baking hot dese

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

火鍋熱騰騰，好味一起分享！這本可愛的火鍋造型硬頁書，用節奏感十足的文字，帶著小小讀者加入一桌溫暖的晚餐。一位台美孩童邀請鄰居們一起準備香噴噴的火鍋，大家切菜、加料、一起煮，在美味中感受社區的友善、合作與文化的分享。鮮豔活潑的插圖搭配朗朗上口的文字，非常適合親子共讀，小小美食家一定會一看再看！Hot pot, hot pot! Hits the right spot! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this tasty dish filled with community and fun, now a board book!This eye-catching hot-pot-shaped book and its rhythmic text make for a perfect foodie baby gift. For fans of Grace Lin’sDim Sum for Everyone!What's for dinner? A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal hot pot meal. Together, they cook up a steaming family dinner that celebrates community, cooperation, and culture—centered around delicious food.The rhythmic text will have readers chanting along, making it perfect for read-alouds, and the vibrant, expressive art complements the energetic feel. Young foodies will eat this hot-pot-shaped book and story up!

◎選文豐富新穎，網羅各類文本 九大單元除了歸納大考常見選文方向兼納文言與白話佳文外，亦仿照PISA測驗選錄生活化文本，令人耳目一新！ ◎試題由易而難，掌握得分關鍵 先以PISA題型測驗文章的基礎認識，再用大考模擬題練習深度理解，最後加上最新大考題型，拓展語文邏輯力與綜合分析力，先修大考最容易！ ◎每天練習一篇，累積閱讀實力 六十篇文章，一天一篇的分量，

Meet Hot Dog, the sausage dog, and his friends! There's Kev, the goofy cat, who's always dressed up in some silly costume, and Lizzie, the gutsy lizard, who eats bug burgers for breakfast! Together they're going on a mad adventure to help a baby bird find its missing mum! Hot Dog and his friends will go to any lengths, and dizzying heights, to find her! But can they handle dirty nappies and karate-chopping roosters along the way?

本產品為掌心大小的迷你水豚公仔，高約 2.75 吋，呈現水豚泡在溫泉浴缸中的可愛樣貌。只要輕壓水豚，就會播放柔和的溫泉音效，操作簡單，適合作為工作桌旁的小型紓壓道具。體積輕巧，不佔空間，平放在桌上、床頭或展示架都很合適。套組另含 32 頁迷你書，介紹水豚的生活習性與有趣特點，內容輕鬆、插圖明確，能快速了解這種受歡迎的水生齧齒類。整體風格幽默又不失質感，是喜歡水豚或療癒系小物的讀者會樂於收藏的商品。・2.75 吋迷你水豚＋溫泉造型底座・按壓即可播放溫泉音效・附 32 頁迷你書，內容輕鬆易讀・適合自用或送給水豚迷的小禮物Enjoy a quiet moment with this one-of-kind palm-sized capybara collectible!One-of-a-kind collectible:A 2-3/4inch tall collectible of hot spring tub with an adorable capybara insideWith relaxing sounds:Enjoy soothing hot spring soundswhen the capybara is pushed down into its tubMini book included:Learn more about this water lovingrodentin the 32-page, 2-1/2x 3inch mini bookA Unique Gift:A perfect humorous gift for those who love capybarasIncludes button cell batteries.

當你手感發燙、連連命中，那真的只是運氣好嗎？究竟是什麼讓人連戰皆捷、一舉翻身？從NBA球星到億萬富翁、從梵谷到創業家——揭開成功風光時刻背後的祕密武器，那就是「熱手效應」！人類有沒有可能不斷複製成功，減少失敗機會？幾十年來，體育界、經濟學家、心理學家以及統計學家，試圖解開一個謎題：熱手到底效應存不存在？ 從運動到投資，熱手效應幾乎涉及每個行業，並影響著我們的日常生活！ ‧史蒂芬．柯瑞（Stephen Curry）為什麼能夠成為運動史上最偉大的三分球射手？ ‧大衛．布斯（David Booth）如何從一介商學院輟學生成為美國知名富豪？ ‧莎士比亞在兩個月時間裡寫了他最著名的三部戲劇，之後陷入寫作困境。 ‧知名導演羅伯．萊納（Rob Reiner）執導三部觀眾評分獲得A+最高評價的電影，使他成為在短短五年內擁有三部此類電影的唯一導演。 連續成功，到底是好運降臨，是隨機事件，還是努力使然？成功會導致更多成功嗎？一個人或一個團隊，能識別出導致連勝的原因並複製那些因素嗎？過去的研究往往提出一個反直覺的結論──熱手效應並不存在。但在很多人的生活經驗中，卻又明確地感受到某種時刻，手風正順，狀態正好，做什麼都順風順水。 熱手效應真的只是人類的錯覺嗎？ 對於任何喜愛運動、心理學、華爾街以及商業故事的人來說，本書絕對無法錯過。 《熱手效應》由《華爾街日報》記者班・柯漢（Ben Cohen）撰寫，結合運動心理學、行為科學與真實案例。作者從籃球場上的經典瞬間出發——NBA超級巨星史蒂芬．柯瑞在一場比賽中飆進54分、11顆三分球，創下歷史紀錄的瘋狂表現——帶我們進入關於「熱手」的深層探索。 ◆為什麼心理學家曾堅持「熱手是迷思」，但後來又被數據打臉？ ◆一位法官如何發現自己在審判中也陷入了「連續做對」的假象； ◆作家、畫家與創業者如何抓住自己「最發燙的那段時間」，完成突破性的作品或抉擇； 當「成功的節奏感」出現，我們該乘勝追擊？還是停下思考？ 柯恩善於講故事，筆法流暢，他巧妙穿插了心理學研究、統計理論與第一線人物訪談，從學術界對「熱手」長年爭論不休的實驗與論文，到真實生活中那些似乎「一路順風」的時刻，抽絲剝繭地為讀者解答：當我們感受到「狀態來了」，那是真的嗎？我們該相信它嗎？我們又該如何應對？ 這本書讓人重新思考「成功」的本質。是天時地利？是技術實力？還是潛藏

The second installment in the highly illustrated Stick Dog series is now available in paperback!In this hilarious sequel, the dogs embark on their quest for hot dogs and they learn they’re not the onl

Have fun in the sun with Winnie, the world's wackiest witch, and her cat Wilbur. In Hot Cross Winnie, Winnie and Wilbur are hot and cross with each other. But when Wilbur disappears, Winnie will do an

In a hot, hot country, ringed with mountains on one side and jungle on the other, lives a princess called Cinnamon. Her eyes are made of pearls, which means that she is blind. And, for reasons her par

Hop into a hot air balloon basket and see the world from above! Featuring photographs from a real balloon trip, Up in the Air explores how hot air balloons work and encourages readers to spot familiar

It's a hot August Saturday on Nantucket Island. Over the course of the next 24 hours, two lives will be transformed forever.Marguerite Beale, former chef of culinary hot spot Les Parapluies, has been

During the last 20 years, parents and teachers have passed along the secret of the Kissing Hand to children facing first days of kindergarten, first grade, and other separations. Now younger children

Peppa is always full of energy, no matter where she goes, she just can't keep still. Follow Peppa's actions in this interactive hand puppet book, perfect for sharing between parent and child.Based on

Students with an injured arm or hand can continue their piano studies in spite of their injury with this series by Melody Bober. Each volume features pieces written especially for the right or left ha

When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can hardly wait to shove the entire thing in his beak. But . . . then a very sly and hungry duckling enters the scene and wants a bite. Who will be the more c

A second hilarious picture book featuring the pigeon, by the author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and Time to Pee!The pigeon's back! When the pigeon discovers a delicious hot dog, he can hard

★ 《Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun》暢銷作者全新爆笑校園日記系列★ 《遜咖日記》《Geek Girl》讀者一定會愛的青春成長故事★ 日記＋訊息對話＋插圖的閱讀形式，節奏快、笑點滿滿★ 最真實的青春煩惱：升上國中、初戀、友情與超尷尬時刻！剛升上國中的Bím Blake，用日記與訊息記錄自己的混亂生活：尷尬時刻、初戀、友情危機與家庭日常。幽默、溫暖又極具共鳴，搭配大量插圖與輕快節奏，是9–12歲讀者最有感的成長故事。From the bestselling author ofOnyeka and the Academy of the Suncomes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated,Bím Blake's Hot Takesis perfect for fans ofDork DiariesandGeek Girl.From the bestselling author ofOnyeka and the Academy of the Suncomes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated,Bím Blake's Hot Takesis perfect for fans ofDork DiariesandGeek Girl.‘Laugh out loud, full of heart and fantastic fun!’ A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series‘A perfect tween diary with a strong, immediate voice and relatable struggles.’ Louie Stowell, author ofLoki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodHi bestie! My name’s Bím Blake. I've just started high school and here’s

Sharpen your crayons and pick up your Ticket to Color! The Bus Drivers have a BIG surprise ahead in this officially official Mo Willems Workshop book! The Pigeon is ready. Are HUE? Hot dogs! Cookies! HOT DOG COOKIES!?! Color The Pigeon's favorite things in this action-packed coloring book. Plus, meet NANA-DACTYL! She has an important invitation for The Pigeon. Can YOU get The Pigeon to the Bus Depot on time for the special event? The Duckling, Puppy, and a flock of friends are here to help. But remember . . . DON'T LET THE PIGEON COLOR THIS BOOK! This 80-page coloring book includes over 50 full-color stickers and a pullout two-sided poster!

★ Pop-up store 創下3天銷售8000份熱狗的紀錄，至今無人能敵！★ 7種肉腸、麵包、配料，變化56款經典+原創熱狗★ 美國熱狗地圖－重現美國知名店家Ripper、Gene&Jude’s、Maxwell street polish等共20款★ 如何開始構思你的原創熱狗？如何改革與進化配方？不能錯過的唯一專書！席捲日本餐飲業，下一個風潮是Hot Dog！近幾年，Hot dog的魅力再次被發現，在日本不僅吸引了人們的關注，更創下FUJI ROCK音樂節3天期間8000份熱狗的驚人銷量！熱狗不再像以前那樣默默地存在於漢堡旁，餐廳、攤位和小店舖隨處可見，日本餐飲業界以自由的思維，創造出美味有趣的熱狗。本書作者－恩海洋平，以六本木「Bistro祥瑞」多年主廚的經驗，加上榮獲IFFA日本肉類加工比賽金獎所具備的相關知識，全部收錄在本書中。從如何發想？商品化的成本？到構思組合您的原創Hot Dog書中從熱狗的歷史開始，介紹肉腸、麵包、配料，甚至重現美國知名店家的道地熱狗。除此之外，更全方位地分析如何發想、建構、選擇食材、計算成本...，在每個環節引領指導，打造出屬於您獨特風格的原創熱狗。沒有肉腸，就不能談論原創熱狗。肉腸主要經過：「切肉」→「絞肉」→「混合（＋乳化）」→「裝填入腸衣」，根據不同類型，還可能需要進行「燻製」和「煮沸」等步驟才能完成。本書詳細介紹了豬肉、牛肉、粗絞肉腸、梅格茲肉腸（Merguez）、白腸、血腸和蔬食肉腸等，7種不同類型的肉腸製作方法。除了以餐廳等商業廚房為基準，也介紹了家庭可製作的方式，所有讀者都能在熟悉後，進一步創作出自己心目中最完美的Hot dog！無論你是想要在家嘗試製作，還是想要創造出更美味的熱狗作為商品銷售，這是一本從初學者到專業廚師都不能錯過的書。

Have you ever met a snappy croc? Happy-snappy Little Croc loves to "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!"Make story time fun with this "read-and-play" book that combines a laugh-out-loud story with a soft-to-touch hand puppet all in one book! Children will be captivated as they read the funny, rhyming story about an excitable crocodile and act out the story with the plush crocodile puppet mouth to make Little Croc go "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP" on every page.The soft, plush hand puppet mouth fits both big and little hands for read-aloud together time, and for peace of mind, the puppet is securely attached to the back of the book. Simply place your hand inside the puppet and move your fingers and thumb to act out the story and bring Little Croc to life with a "SNAP, SNAP, SNAP!"

This tale of passion, persistence, and hubris reminds us that what seems foolish in hindsight may have been born of boldness and bravery.The tailor Pierre has a big dream: He wants to fly. To make this outlandish vision a reality, he decides to sew a garment that is up to the task: his very own, resplendent bird coat. But can a human really become a bird with anything but disastrous results? This is a fantastical story of the imagined selves that we dream into being, and the hubris that can come hand-in-hand with these imaginings. Illustrated in the distinctive hand of award-winning Norwegian illustrator Øyvind Torseter, this tale was inspired by the true story of Franz Reichelt, dubbed "the flying tailor," who in 1912 jumped from the Eiffel Tower in an attempt at flight.

Let your creativity run wild as you colour the beautifully-designed, hand-drawn flower illustrations in Bloom-now in a mini size perfect for travel and colouring on the go!Bloom features:• 30+ floral illustrations on premium, high quality paper• Two soft black velvet pages that enhance your coloring experience and hide mistakes!• Perforated, removable pages—frame your art after you’ve finished coloring!• A gorgeous, hand-illustrated cover with iridescent foil that will look stunning on your bookshelf or coffee table!

Enjoy an aerial view of the planet when you set sail in a hot-air balloon with three children and their small, inquisitive dog. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that heat waves can make roads break apart? Yes! When it’s extra hot, the materials that roads are ma

Perfect for the youngest Gruffalo fans, a fun and interactive story based on the bestselling picture book - with a Gruffalo hand puppet!

Hot diggity dog! Dog Man is back―and this time he's not alone. The heroic hound with a real nose for justice now has a furry feline sidekick, and together they have a mystery to sniff out! When a new

This imaginative, colorful tale of making (and selling ) lemonade from life's lemons is not too sour and not too sweet. One scorching hot summer day, a spunky young girl decides to sell lemonade . . .

What could be better than The Greatest Showman? The Greatest Showpenguin of course! Hot on the heels of the record-breaking movie, and with a sequel coming shortly, we present a funny and sensitive pa

Shama and Bahama Llama can't wait for winter - skating, snowballs, hot chocolate . . . and best of all, the Winter Woolly Party! But when The Big Freeze suddenly arrives they discover that their jumpe

An enchanting graphic novel about a feud, a friendship, and two girls forever changed. Based on the beautifully hand-crafted animated adventure, WolfWalkers, this graphic novel features an introductio

Return to the world of dragons, Fae and Librarian spies in this action-packed instalment of the Invisible Library series. Librarian-spy Irene finds herself in hot water, as a mysterious killer pursues

Floating across the sky in her hot air balloon, Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop through the still air. In the rising sun the world seems to be holding its breath. Then a small breeze stirs

The pancakes are hot, fresh off the griddle—can you guess the delicious topping on each one?This beautifully designed board book is stacked with treats for hungry young readers.With every turn of thes

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize: an electrifying novel about beauty, envy, and carelessness from Deborah Levy, author of the Man Booker Prize finalists Hot Milk and Swimming Home.