Scott Samuelson

Ren's quest to dismantle Kathor's corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series. After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power. No one understands that better than the Tin'Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they're eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood--and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that's already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague. The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doc

School Library Journal Best Book of 2025Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2025 (Ages 6-8)New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2025Booklist Editor's Pick for 2025 Graphic Novels本書為《Hug Machine》作者 Scott Campbell 的圖像書作品。在這個奇妙的世界裡，每個人頭上都「頂著一個東西」，主角是形影不離的好朋友──小屋頭與大樹頭。這對古怪卻真摯的好友，一起經歷剪葉（剪頭髮）大失敗、手繪地圖尋寶，甚至踏上宇宙級大冒險，發現原來地球也在某個人的頭上！本書以幽默感十足、瘋狂又新鮮的創意設定，描繪出一個歡樂又超現實的世界。全書收錄六則爆笑又溫馨的故事，搭配簡潔的線條與充滿節奏感的對話，小讀者能在畫面中盡情尋找並替各式各樣的「頭」命名，也一定會被荒謬又可愛的情節逗得哈哈大笑。"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL"I laughed my head off!" —Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLYHELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world of renowned creator Scott Campbell, in this goofy, good-natured graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers — and best buddies of all ages.Book 1 in

《系統分析與設計》（第十三版）涵蓋系統分析與設計各階段的理論基礎與實務應用的技術，並透過許多真實案例，深入說明各項技術如何落實於實際情境。本書同時呈現傳統與新興的系統分析與設計方法，包含物件導向分析和敏捷法，以及學習新的技術，例如，人工智慧(AI)、機器學習(ML)、雲端運算和網路安全等，協助讀者掌握最新發展趨勢。此外，本版特別新增第五階段之「系統維護和支援」章節，涵蓋維護任務分類、維護管理、系統備份和恢復計畫，以及系統安全策略的規劃，強調當今資訊系統完備的維護和安全功能之重要性。本書以務實且令人賞心悅目的方式展示資訊系統發展的知識，廣為各大學及技術學院,包括資訊管理、資訊科學及資訊工程等電腦相關科系，或是軟體開發的相關學程所採用。

In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling, "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly) A Door in the Dark, Ren's intellect and cunning are stretched to the limit in her quest to take down the system that stole her father's life. Ren Monroe is one step closer to avenging her father's death. Bonding with Theo Brood has allowed her to infiltrate one of the oldest houses in Kathor. But Theo's father is playing his own game. He exiles Theo, isolating Ren in an attempt to break the unwelcome grasp she has on his son. Ren might possess more resources than she ever imagined growing up, but her plans of revenge will vanish without allies. Enter House Tin Vori. Years ago, the Broods led an unprecedented raid to destroy one of the other ancient houses. Their only mistake was not finishing the job. A few of the Tin Vori siblings survived, and they haven't forgotten the crimes committed against their family that fateful night. Quietly, they've plotted their own revenge, waiting for just the right m

Fantasy meets crime caper in the first book of a landmark, enduringly popular epic series about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin has called "fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized." An orphan's life is harsh--and often short--in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges relentless danger, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentlemen Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld's most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game--or die trying.

Magic Pickle battles Square Root and his pungent, garlicky sidekick in this action-packed, pun-filled graphic novel.New enemies have taken root! Evil tuber Square Root, along with his sidekick Herb Cloverson, a smelly clove of garlic, plans to squash Magic Pickle's powers and rule the world! But Square Root hasn't reckoned with Magic Pickle's own sidekick, Jo Jo, a human girl who's full of daring and smarts. Can Magic Pickle and Jo Jo dish out some Dill Justice? Or will Square Root's rotten plot prevail?

An instant New York Times bestseller! "For readers who have just finished Naomi Novik's The Golden Enclaves and are ravenous for more dark academia" (Booklist), this "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) fantasy thriller follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive after a malfunctioning spell leaves them stranded in the wilderness. Ren Monroe has spent four years proving she's one of the best wizards in her generation. But top marks at Balmerick University will mean nothing if she fails to get recruited into one of the major houses. Enter Theo Brood. If being rich were a sin, he'd already be halfway to hell. After a failed and disastrous party trick, fate has the two of them crossing paths at the public waxway portal the day before holidays; Theo's punishment is to travel home with the scholarship kids--which doesn't sit well with any of them. A fight breaks out. In the chaos, the portal spell malfunctions. All six students are snatched from the safet

"Buttery passages are slathered with food imagery, and Scott conjures markets, pantries, and laden tables you won’t want to leave. A sweet treat of a book." —Kirkus ReviewsWith delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food,Good Tasteis the perfect historical novel for fans ofDear Mrs. BirdandThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible

勇敢的科爾爵士決定教他以前的宿敵—內褲龍如何閱讀！ 當科爾爵士從內褲龍手中拯救了王國後，他驚訝地意識到，內褲龍並不是故意要攻擊人類。內褲龍只是不會讀懂那些標誌！但是教一個噴火的生物讀書是很難的，因為它會把書全燒了。此外，內褲龍也不是很喜歡讀書。但是當內褲龍終於成功時，科爾爵士給他的明星學生帶來了完美的禮物——巨大的字母內褲！ In this paperback edition of the hilarious Return of the Underwear Dragon, brave Sir Cole teaches his former sworn enemy to read.Once Sir Cole has saved the kingdom from the destructive wrath of the Underwear Dragon, he has the startling realization that the Underwear Dragon wasn't disobeying the signs that said not to attack. The Underwear Dragon just couldn't read the signs!So Sir Cole sets out on a valiant quest. He’s not going to conquer the Underwear Dragon—he’s going to teach him to read. But it's hard to teach a fire-breathing creature to read an actual book because he sets them all on fire. Besides, the Underwear Dragon is a reluctant reader. But when the Underwear Dragon finally succeeds, Sir Cole presents his star pupil with the perfect gift--gigantic alphabet underwear!

Brave knights, fire-breathing dragons, and underwear -- every kid's favorite things in one paperback picture book illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald!Cole's wish comes true when he becomes an Assistant Knight to Sir Percival, his favorite Knight of King Arthur's Round Table. Cole learns how to ride a horse, swing a sword, cheer for Sir Percival when he goes to battle, and bandage his boo-boos when the battle is over. Cole loves practicing every skill a Knight-in-Training must master and he is determined to be granted knighthood.Sir Percival is a great knight in every way, except for one thing: He is terrified that an Underwear Dragon will come and destroy the kingdom. But when the unthinkable happens, Cole is the only knight left standing (and just an assistant knight at that!) Cole must use all of his newly acquired skills to battle the fearsome dragon and avoid a catastrophe. Luckily, an unfortunate underwear mishap changes everything and Cole triumphs in

Formal Models of Domestic Politics offers a unified and accessible approach to canonical and important new models of politics. Intended for political science and economics students who have already taken a course in game theory, this new edition retains the widely appreciated pedagogic approach of the first edition. Coverage has been expanded to include a new chapter on nondemocracy; new material on valance and issue ownership, dynamic veto and legislative bargaining, delegation to leaders by imperfectly informed politicians, and voter competence; and numerous additional exercises. Political economists, comparativists, and Americanists will all find models in the text central to their research interests. This leading graduate textbook assumes no mathematical knowledge beyond basic calculus, with an emphasis placed on clarity of presentation. Political scientists will appreciate the simplification of economic environments to focus on the political logic of models; economists will discov

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The sequel to the genre-defining, landmark bestseller Presumed Innocent, INNOCENT continues the story of Rusty Sabich and Tommy Molto who are, once again, twenty years later, pitted against each other

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Newbery Medal winnerTwelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading. This title is based on a true story.

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★★日常的諾貝爾經濟學理論★★夫妻吵架、買賣殺價、家事分配、晚餐選哪家餐廳、打牌要不要故意放炮給丈母娘……猜測對方的下一步，做出對自己最有利的決定想要在現代社會做一個有文化的人，就要瞭解賽局理論！――諾貝爾經濟學獎得主 保羅‧薩繆森（Paul Samuelson）◎ 日常生活中，每個人都在想著怎麼贏你人們的每個行為就像在一張看不見的棋盤上布一個子，慎重而精明的棋手們相互猜測又互相牽制，下出許多精彩

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