Patsy Sims

From Mary Shelley to H.G. Wells, a collection of the best Victorian science fiction from Michael Sims, the editor of Dracula's Guest.Long before 1984, Star Wars, or The Hunger Games, Victorian authors

This work contains four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for r

A cheerful story sure to entertain young children with its irresistible illustrations.Uses phonic repetition and simple rhyming text, specially designed to help develop essential language and early re

What marks out a real princess? Why, the ability not to be fooled by fine trappings and the seeming comforts of a lush looking bed. A gorgeous and funny retelling of a timeless tale, with free online audio.

Gerda sets out to save Kay, in a specially abridged edition of Hans Christian Andersen’s well-loved fairy tale, with stunning artwork by Elena Selivanova.

Sealhas bought herself a new motor boat, Hippo is trying out his new water skis andSeal is causing chaos! A fun rhyming story, specially written to developphonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrati

This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, based on an African folktale and part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. Anansi, King o

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what

An amusing folktale for beginner readers about a magical fish that grants wishes.Includes book and interactive CD-ROM with animated screen visuals and characterful narration, music and sound effects.N

The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behi

Everyone knows the story of farmer Macdonald and the multitude of noisy animals who live on his farm, quacking, mooing and neighing as they go about their business. In this little board book, the tale

Explore the enchanting world of Fairy Palacess with this incredible magic painting book. Sweep carefully over the wonderful black and white patterns and drawings with the paintbrush provided, and watc

A collection of six funny rhyming stories, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with lively illustrations by David Semple. From a poodle drawing doodles and a lizard in a blizzard to unico

A sweet retelling of one of the most famous fairy tales in the world, specially adapted for toddlers. Cinderella's father isn't dead - only away - and her wicked stepmother has become an aunt, but the pumpkin coach and glass slippers are still ready to whisk her away to the ball. With free online audio.

From the beloved story by Hans Christian Andersen. Everyone at the Emperor's court is enchanted by the song of the nightingale; but one day, the Emperor receives a glittering mechanical nightingale an

Chang's paintings are so good, his birds and animals seem alive. So when the Emperor's new temple needs painting, he sends for Chang. But why is Chang painting dragons without any eyes? Is it true, as he claims, that if he adds eyes the painted dragons will actually come to life? With free online audio.

Five hilarious rhyming tales that are fun to read aloud.This book is filled with five fun rhyming stories that make reading a pleasure. There's a yeti whose cooking causes chaos and a gopher who's a royal chauffeur. Together with cockatoos on a cruise, a hyena ballerina and a cheeky chimp, they make a collection that's sure to appeal to any young reader.

Summertime. It's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. Richard "Beast" Best and Matthew Jackson can't wait to dive into Emily Arrow's cool blue pool. But when they get there, Mrs. Arrow tells them that Emily has gone off to summer school.Summer school! How could they forget? That's exactly where they should be right now. Sitting in class, Beast still thinks summertime is the best time, and he and Matthew can always go swimming in the afternoon. But then Matthew gives Beast some bad news. It's up to Beast to think of a way to help Matthew fast--before the summer is ruined.

Three cheeky fleas learn the value of 'please'.All is not well at Bumble's Big Circus. The stars of the show, three fabulous fleas on their flying trapeze, have let fame go to their heads and now they never say please. It's up to the earwig clowns to remind them that "EVERYTHING'S better with 'Please'!" Lively rhyming text and humorous illustrations, set in the wonderful world of bugs, make this an excellent addition to the ever popular First Reading Level 3 titles.A fun and enjoyable original story, providing an entertaining lesson in manners.Rhyming text helps young readers tackle longer stories.Part of Usborne's best-selling, international Reading Programme, written with expert advice from a reading consultant.Fits into the Usborne Reading Programme at First Reading Level 3.

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

爸爸媽媽擔心自己的英文不好，無法應付小孩嗎？不用擔心！全面提升英文的救星來了！一套「聽說讀寫」一次顧到位的教材英國知名出版社Usborne專業授權監製以自然發音的方法循序漸進學會英文超值！內含15本英文故事繪本、CD光碟、單字練習卡、導讀小冊My Very First Reading系列採用「綜合自然發音法」，即英語系國家教育孩子學習英文的入門課程。從了解基本字母的發音開始學起，循序漸進至字母組合，培養基礎英文語感。並且藉由閱讀以自然發音為核心的故事，由淺入深地介紹多種不同的發音規則，隨著詞彙量成長慢慢累積，為初學英文的孩子建立系統化的學習。▌同步英語系國家教學法近年來「綜合自然發音」影響英國和美國的閱讀教學，幫助孩子學習認字，本套書即以「綜合自然發音」的概念所編撰，當孩子能運用自然發音，將不熟悉的單字唸出來時，就能透過字音了解字義，還能學習正確的英語發音。因此使用本套書，在家裡也能和國外小孩一樣的方式學習英文喔！▌「聽說讀寫」一網打盡聽：閱讀過程中，家長可以朗讀故事給孩子聽，或掃描QR code和播放CD光碟練習聽力，音檔由專業母語人士錄製，邊聽邊模仿最正統道地的英文發音！說：特別設計簡短的韻文，讀起裡來琅琅上口，輕鬆學習自然發音的規則。讀完故事後，翻到Talking points問題討論，試著用英文回答問題，鼓勵孩子進一步思考故事，並且培養孩子的口說能力，自信地開口說英文！讀：本系列的編號第1至7本，必須陪伴孩子一起閱讀。第8至15本，進入更具挑戰性的階段，由孩子自己閱讀整本故事，隨著書本編號增加，難度也會提高，從中累積閱讀能力。除此之外，每本都有附錄Dictionary單字辭典和Translation中英對照，除了增加詞彙量，還能讓孩子更加理解故事內容。寫：看完故事後，翻到Activity互動小測驗，完成閱讀測驗，除了加深印象、複習內容之外，更可以加強對故事的理解力！▌單字練習卡快速複習和記憶附錄20張單字練習卡，共計530個單字，可隨時複習和記憶單字。單字練習卡上除了收錄出現在15本故事繪本中的單字之外，還補充相同發音規則的單字。除了整理出日常口語中最常使用的單字，還收錄了不規則發音的單字。此外，卡片背面皆有註記單字的K.K.音標，輔助學習自然發音的規則。▌CD光碟和QR code雙管齊下使用CD光碟聆聽完整的故事音檔，孩子可以邊聽、邊讀、邊朗讀，完整吸收內

第一本 女性專屬的運動科學指南專為女性量身打造的「運動 × 恢復 × 營養」全方位調教聖經頂尖女性運動員、各界專家 強力推薦所有女性運動者的必讀之作！【內容簡介】「妳不是小一號的男人，別再用男人的方式吃和練！」全球極少數專研女性運動生理與營養的權威――史黛西．辛姆斯 Stacy Sims，她以科學為基礎，幫助全球上萬名女性運動員重新認識自己的身體，找到真正適合自己的運動與補給策略。本書結合最新科學研究與競技運動的多年實戰經驗，引領妳依循女性獨有的生理節奏，科學規劃訓練、飲食與恢復，全面釋放運動潛能。從荷爾蒙週期、代謝機制到營養策略，幫助妳在每個階段都能發揮最佳表現。――女力全開，從更理解自己的身體開始――▍終結女性運動的困惑與迷思你是否也曾經歷以下情況？✓ 對身體的變化感到焦慮不安，總是帶著陌生與忐忑✓ 運動時猶豫不決：現在適合運動嗎？強度是否適當？✓ 無論如何調整飲食與訓練，月經仍然不規律？✓ 因各種不適上網查找答案，卻始終找不到根源？儘管許多女性都有記錄月經週期的習慣，但大多數人對於荷爾蒙如何實際影響身體，仍停留在表面認知，未能真正理解其背後的運作機制。事實上，荷爾蒙與女性的運動表現之間，存在密切且動態的關聯，影響既深遠又細緻。現在，正是時候透過專屬的「女性運動科學」，重新認識自己的身體。▎ 第一本專為女性打造的科學訓練與營養全書長久以來，運動科學的研究多半以男性身體為基礎，卻忽略了女性在荷爾蒙變化、代謝特性與身體結構上的獨特差異。這些差異不僅與女性的運動表現息息相關，更彼此交互影響。然而，它們卻像房間裡的大象――無時無刻牽動著女性的身體，卻鮮少被正視。最終許多女性被迫在「不合身」的框架中摸索，不僅成效有限，甚至可能帶來反效果。本書顛覆傳統運動科學，首次以女性荷爾蒙週期出發，深入解析女性身體的獨特運作機制，破除常見迷思，提供真正符合女性需求的科學指引，幫助每一位運動女性「真正理解自己的身體」。整合最新女性運動科學研究成果，本書將引領妳：✓ 掌握荷爾蒙週期與運動表現之間的黃金訓練法則✓ 打造符合女性生理特徵的營養補充方案✓ 徹底破解流傳已久的女性運動與健身迷思✓ 深度理解女性身體運作的科學邏輯▎ 全方位涵蓋女性運動需求――從經期、孕期到（圍）更年期的完整指南特別針對：➤ 月經週期：解析荷爾蒙波動與運動表現的關係，提供週期各階段訓練建議➤ 孕期前中後：安全有效的訓練