The Baur Collection

Illustrates 170 exquisite snuff bottles, through color and b&w photographs, from the Albert Bauer collection.

In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries it was fashionable to collect 'curios', objects so named because they aroused 'curiosity'. Imaginatively decorated and made from different materials, some of

Ferdinand Christian Baur (1792-1860) has been described as "the greatest and at the same time the most controversial theologian in German Protestant theology since Schleiermacher." The controversy was

Shirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children's books, and her keen observation of family life have earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults. Thi

This collection includes four endearing favorites, Bedtime for Frances; A Baby Sister for Frances; Bread and Jam for Frances; and A Birthday for Frances. Children will cheer for Frances as she cleverl

本書收錄改編自《Anne of Green Gables》的六冊插圖短篇章節書，描繪 Anne Shirley 來到 Green Gables 後的早期故事。Cuthbert 家原本希望領養一名能協助農務的男孩，卻意外迎來充滿想像力、說話直率的紅髮女孩 Anne-with-an-e。對她而言，一切都是新的，而若想真正留下，她必須學習耐心、體貼，以及如何讓 Green Gables 成為自己的家。由 Kallie George 溫柔改寫，搭配 Abigail Halpin 充滿懷舊氣息的插圖，本書以輕盈篇幅呈現 Anne 成長過程中的友情、冒失、困境與希望，適合剛開始閱讀長篇故事的孩子，也能讓熟悉原著的讀者再次感受她的真誠。收錄六冊改編版插圖章節書以溫暖語調重述 Anne 成長初期的重要時刻插圖充滿古典風格，適合作為收藏或入門閱讀The charming and spirited Anne Shirley stars in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by her adventures in Anne of Green Gables — now with all six paperback volumes collected in one box set!Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert need help on their farm, so they've adopted what they hope will be a sturdy, helpful boy. Instead, Matthew finds Anne awaiting him at the train station — imaginative, brash, redheaded Anne-with-an-e. With her place at the Cuthberts' at risk, Anne will have to learn patience, understanding and what it takes to make Green Gables her true home. Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalg

本套書收錄 Hannah Gold 四部作品，以孩子的視角出發，描寫友情、勇氣與自然世界的深刻連結。《最後一隻熊》與《尋找北極熊》帶領讀者踏上冰封北境，在孤獨與希望之間，看見一段跨越物種的深厚情感；《迷失的鯨魚》以溫柔的海洋故事，描繪療癒人心的陪伴與重生；《海龜之月》則在熱帶雨林中展開一場緊張又感人的生態冒險。這些故事既是扣人心弦的冒險旅程，也是寫給地球的情書，讓孩子相信，即使微小，也能為世界帶來改變。This beautifully illustrated collection brings together four unforgettable eco-adventures by Hannah Gold, celebrating friendship, courage and the wonder of the natural world. From the frozen Arctic landscapes of The Last Bear and Finding Bear, where a young girl discovers the power of compassion and hope, to the vast oceans of The Lost Whale, a moving story of healing and connection, each tale invites readers to form a deep emotional bond with the wild. Turtle Moon takes the journey into the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest, weaving a thrilling and poignant story of family, bravery and conservation. Together, these novels offer gripping adventures and heartfelt reflections on our responsibility to protect the planet. Perfect for readers aged 8+, this collection shows that even the sm