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Don't know how a car works? It's time to lift up the hood and find out. Discover how the internal combustion engine powers our cars. Learn how carmakers factor in physical forces when they design a ca

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House! “Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly "A delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy and coziness” Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author *** The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow. Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil.And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Translated from the Japanese bestseller, a charming and magical novel that reminds us it’s never too late to follow our stars.“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut. . . . This gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon.This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and it seemingly appears at random.It’s also run by talking cats.While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes and coffees and teas, the cats also consult their star charts, offering cryptic wisdom, and letting them know where their lives veered off course.Every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than

A small boy has saved all his pocket money and visits the market with high expectations. When disaster strikes and he loses his money, he feels devastated. But wait, what's that? A Smile Shop? He coul

Discover unusual plants through high-quality photographs, while bright illustrations take you into the world of an exotic plant shop. Join a boy as he searches for something more exciting than his spi

The internationally bestselling novel about a little cafe in Kabul, and the five extraordinary women who meet there - as if Maeve Binchy had written The Kite RunnerIn a little coffee shop in one of th

This volume features two of the most acclaimed stories by Mao Dun. Whereas "The Shop of the Lin Family" records the bankruptcy of traditional commercial system as a result of foreign economic invasion

"Beautifully messy and real." -Amy Spalding, bestselling author of We Used to Be FriendsPerfect for fans of What If It's Us and Mary H. K. Choi, this stunning coming-of-age novel from Printz Honor author Mary McCoy follows a Memphis teen whose quest to uncover the secrets of love reveals new truths about herself. For the past two years, Lee has been laser-focused on two things: her job as a sound tech at a local coffee shop and her podcast Artists in Love, which she cohosts with her boyfriend Vincent. Until he breaks up with her on the air right after graduation. When their unexpected split, the loss of her job, and her parent's announcement that they're separating coincide, Lee's plans, her art, and her life are thrown into turmoil. Searching for a new purpose, Lee recruits her old friend Max and new friend Risa to produce a podcast called Objects of Destruction, where they investigate whether love actually exists at all. But the deeper they get into the love stories around th

A deliciously spooky, spectacularly illustrated story of a boy’s adventure in a magic shop that’s perfect for Halloween . . . and beyond!On the corner of Hemlock and Blight, the magic shop of Miss Pus

A pop-up and put-together paper town for children to assemble, complete with four shops, a town hall and townsfolk.The delightful town includes an old-fashioned sweet shop, a flower shop full of beau

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning— based on unprecedented access— with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries and his game-changing company.Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with so-called visionary leaders possessed of the godspark of genius, Demis Hassabis is universally recognized as a special case. Born poor in North London to immigrant parents, a dominant chess prodigy by age five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven figure offer before he turned 18 to feed his insatiable scientific curiosity at Cambridge. Later, he added a neuroscience PhD to his computer science skills to pursue the dream of artificial general intelligence, his ultimate goal to solve the world’s hardest problems and usher in an era of super-abundance. And along with a small group of fellow travelers around the world, that is the path he is very much still on, winning a Nobel Prize along

Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of flember . .. will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?

The 52-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The fourth bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers.Andy and Terry's incredible, ever-expanding treehouse has thirteen new storeys! It used to be 13, then 26, then 39, but they keep expanding!This time, there's a new watermelon-smashing level, a wave machine, a life-size snakes and ladders game (with real ladders and real snakes!), a rocket-powered carrot launcher, a Ninja Snail Training Academy and a high-tech detective agency with all the latest high-tech detective technology. Which is lucky, because they have a BIG mystery to solve: where is Mr Big Nose?!Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down.Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy’s flower shop?

香港不乏科研人才，大學亦累積了多種科研成果及專利。這些成果要發揮其潛在價值，必須真正「落地」，化為實際應用。但初創要把科研成果商品化，必須要跨過創業｢死亡之谷」。城大HK Tech 300 啟動教育創新思維，與工商界合作夥伴共建創新社群，決心扶助初創企業，本書專訪八個城大HK Tech 300 支持的初創企業，以及6個工商界專業合作夥伴，了解初創企業如何透過創業資源及專業指導，逐步將創新意念商品化，從種子開始成長蛻變，帶來創新價值。

Mongolia, a vibrant democracy landlocked between Russia and China, stands on the edge of becoming Asia’s next boom nation—one of the richest countries per capita in the region. Referred to as the “wolf economy” for its vast natural resources—copper, gold, and rare earth metals—today, it is also home to a growing number of cutting-edge tech startups and international lifestyle brands. Its vast steppe landscape lends itself not only to herding and tourism but also renewable energy production and filmmaking. This book is about the individuals who are fighting to strengthen the country’s democracy and diversify its economy. It is about innovators aiming to realize Mongolia’s promise as a hub for green energy, tech and lifestyle entrepreneurs who are shaking up traditional industries, and go-getters who have left high-flying jobs on Wall Street to return to the country they love and play their part in moving it forward. Unlocking a country’s potential is never easy. But if

Everyday STEM Technology: Energy makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their “future success,” these books show readers how we use science, tech

Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of Flember . . . will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?

This clever, funny picture book follows the everyday adventures of a bookstore cat, described with adjectives from A to Z.The bookstore cat is an adorable . . .bossy . . .cuddly cat.She is everything from intelligent and loyal to naughty and vocal! But most of all, the bookstore cat is a well-loved (and well-read) kitty. Follow her hilarious antics from A to Z through a day in her bustling, book-filled shop.

In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chanc

Little Lion needs a haircut! Follow along as he and his dad go to the barber shop in this lighthearted board book from the Hello Genius series.

It's pouring with rain and now the power's gone out at Dot's house. What should they do to pass the time with no tech? It turns out that improvised game keeps Dot's family so entertained, they just mi

Take another look at your favorite myths and legends in this hillarious new graphic novel by Mike Cavallaro!Got a problem? At Vulcan’s Celestial Supply Shop, you can find the magical merchandise to s

Take a tour through a beautiful garden centre in this detailed sticker book. Discover everything from outdoor plants, a flower shop, exotic indoor plants, garden statues and furniture to garden tools

Full of magical code-breaking skills, non-stop action and a tech-savvy hero, this action-packed sequel is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Doctor Who and Alex Rider. Twelve year-old genius William W

Serene Sorcery Makoto makes her way to a fabric shop in town in order to sew a new robe, and ends up crafting a surprise for Chinatsu, too. Makoto combines her mundane studies with a bit of witchcraft

The titles in this slipcase are: 1. Peppa's Circus 2. The Children's Fete 3. Peppa's Sandpit 4. Granny Pig's Purfume 5. Grampy Rabbit in Space 6. Mr Bull in a China Shop 隨書附有一張朗讀CD。CD有兩個音軌，每一個音軌都有6個相

Argues for the value of a liberal arts degree in today's tech-dominated world, showing that the well-roundedness of this education can open the door to thousands of cutting-edge jobs.

Set deep in the heart of the English countryside, the cozy village of Woolly Bush has all the standard features of a typical village—the cake shop, the war memorial, the vegetable show, the vicar—apar

"A perfect combination of adventure, humor, and pure imagination!" —Jessica Day George, New York Times best-selling author of Tuesdays at the Castle"Funny, scary, and endlessly inventive.” —Bruce Coville, author of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon HatcherSophie loves the hidden shop below her parents' bookstore, where dreams are secretly bought and sold. When the dream shop is robbed and her parents go missing, Sophie must unravel the truth to save them. Together with her best friend—a wisecracking and fanatically loyal monster named Monster—she must decide whom to trust with her family’s carefully guarded secrets. Who will help them, and who will betray them?

In this hilarious illustrated chapter book series, bad guys are doing good deeds . . . whether you want them to or not! The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. Bu

Max and Bob are old friends. Max helps out in Bob's shop, and in the evenings they go fishing together. Until one summer, when everything changes ...From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Aust

The new breathtaking novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man trilogy ONE NIGHT WILL NEVER BE ENOUGH . . . Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's he

The remarkable story of an extraordinary group of women who come together to learn the arts of perms, friendship and freedom, from the bestselling author of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul

Terri-Lee is applying for a new job. She arrives at the pet shop and is led into a back office for her interview. Apple Crumble, the dog, is sat behind the desk. Crumble grills Terri-Lee about his bas

FUR-eaky! Stink and his friends are off on a hairy new mission: finding homes for 101 rescued guinea pigs aboard the Squeals on Wheels Express.When three guinea pigs from the local pet shop make a gre

小小的介系詞，總是讓你覺得「好像有點懂，又有點難以捉摸」？「在商店裡」是in the shop還是at the shop？「在角落」又該用in, on還是at？圖解＋例句＋重點解說，什麼時候該用哪個介系詞，一目了然！本書帶你從「核心意義」開始，徹底學好介系詞，從此不再用錯！從「核心意義」出發，真正了解，不用死背！ 面對介系詞眾多的「眉角」，難道只能靠「碰到就記住」的死背方法？當然不是！

Eight-year-old Noah's problems seem easier to deal with if he doesn't think about them. So he runs away, taking an untrodden path through the forest.Before long, he comes across a shop. But this is no

Punctuation marks come alive in this clever picture book featuring fourteen playful poems. Periods stop sentences in a baker’s shop, commas help a train slow down, quotation marks tell people what to