Tim Cocks

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

《Prisoners of Geography》是理解當代國際局勢的重要入門經典。作者 Tim Marshall 以清晰易懂的筆法，帶讀者從地理條件出發，重新思考國家權力、戰爭衝突與全球戰略。全新增訂版結合近十年重大變局，涵蓋俄烏戰爭、中東衝突、中國與台灣、印太局勢、歐洲防務、日本再武裝、非洲角力與印度崛起等議題。透過地圖、歷史與現實政治的交織，地理從未退出歷史舞台，反而始終深刻限制並形塑各國領導人的選擇。適合想快速掌握世界脈動與地緣政治關鍵脈絡的讀者。THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015.‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine.’ — Evening StandardPrisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what’s happening in the news today, from China’s ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture.This completely revised and updated editi

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險隨著 Kest Keel 的威脅具象化，黑暗開始籠罩大陸。小碧(Bea)和凱德(Cad)意識到單憑兩人的力量不足以對抗黑暗，他們必須跨越國界，尋求其他種族的結盟。The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

★100多個記憶解謎和經典的福爾摩斯案件謎題，★以約翰•華生醫生的觀點，分享這位偉大偵探的記憶增強技巧，訓練讀者仿效「福爾摩斯式」的思維去思考。★華生醫師將紀錄福爾摩斯傳授給他的記憶技巧，如視覺化記憶、串連記憶法、位置記憶法、音節諧音系統和首寫字母記憶法等整理到書中。【約翰•華生醫生寫給讀者的一封信】『親愛的朋友和伙伴，夏洛克・福爾摩斯是一位極為與眾不同的人。他無庸置疑是倫敦最偉大的偵探，甚至我強烈懷疑即使將這個稱號放諸整個英國，乃至全世界仍舊是實至名歸。我曾經旅行過許多的地方，見過各式各樣的人事物，但在我人生的經歷裡，可是從未遇到過像他這樣的人。福爾摩斯擁有著異於常人的優異觀察力，他不僅是在面對事物時擁有驚人的判讀能力，哪怕只是瞬間撇過一眼，無論對方的身份地位高低，他都能夠完整記錄下任何人全身上下的每個細節。然而單靠觀察力，還不足以讓他如此受到關注與崇敬，而是再配上那令人難以置信的記憶力，才顯得如此不凡。因為光是能注意到一個鐵製品上所刻印的紋路是不夠的，唯有能記住相同的紋路曾經在哪裡也出現過，才能夠串連起在它背後所隱含的意義，而這也正是這個人如此耀眼的精髓所在。說實在話，光是靠「記憶」這個詞完全不足以形容福爾摩斯在保存各種訊息所展現的天賦。每一眼、每個聲音、每個觸感，所有透過感官所獲得的訊息全都會被吸入他腦海中的巨大宮殿當中，在那裡進一步儲存、整理和解析後，再從裡頭濃縮出重要的訊息片段，供他在有需要時能夠拿來交叉比對。而這樣的能力不僅僅只是靠他那卓越的頭腦，裡頭還融合了多種令人著迷的技巧，在這些年裡，他也毫不吝惜地與我分享。透過這些為書前的你所準備的內容，我非常深切地希望能讓各位也能一同來體驗福爾摩斯曾經帶我挑戰過的心智鍛鍊。他總是希望能藉此來增強我那薄弱的判斷力、創造力、邏輯推理、科學知識和演算能力，而我也將許多培育上述能力的題目整理到本書裡頭。親愛的朋友們，在此很榮幸地向您介紹這本益智解謎的書籍與福爾摩斯先生的思維宮殿。您自始至終的謙卑僕人，約翰・H・華生醫生倫敦貝克街211號B郵遞區號NW1 6XE』

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險小碧和凱德終於找到了祖父「豬巫師」，但危機並未解除。這集引入了核心反派—鳥影 Kest Keel，一個被囚禁多年、企圖吞噬所有光芒的古老邪惡力量。In the second installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound.Creator Tim Probert brings readers yet another graphic novel chock-full of masterful world-building, engaging storytelling, captivating illustrations, and inspirational characters!Shadow of the Bird picks up right where The Girl and the Galdurian left off―in a hidden settlement where Bea and Cad have been taken in by mysterious creatures known as the Arsai. Bea and Cad’s wounds have healed, but they must face the growing threat of Kest Ke Belenus, a dangerous being who won't stop until he collects all the Flames from the remaining Lights

"A first-rate thriller . . . Past and present merge in The Current, Tim Johnston's atmospheric, exquisitely suspenseful novel of two murders separated by ten years."—The Washington Post“Gripping . . .

Burton - the creative genius behind Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow and Nightmare Before Christmas, among others - now gives birth to a cast of gruesomely sympathetic children: misunderstoo

How do we find calm in our frantic modern world? Tim Parks - lifelong cynic and spirituality-sceptic - finds himself on a Buddhist meditation retreat trying to answer this very question. With brutal h

Tequila Mockingbird, Goodreads' Choice Award winner 2013 (Food & Cookbooks), is now a one-of-a-kind mini kit that includes a branded shot glass, 4 cocktail stirring sticks, and fifteen cocktail recipe

Why make an ordinary web when you can make one that's extraordinary? Meet a determined little spider who can't seem to spin a perfect web. Whoosh goes the wind as it blows each web away! But Walter do

In this vivid and compelling novel, Tim Murphy follows a diverse set of characters whose fates intertwine in an iconic building in Manhattan s East Village, the Christodora. The Christodora is home to

Daddy Elephant is as big and strong as a tractor. But he's terrified of mice! So when a mouse tries to steal the elephants' cheese, Daddy is too scared to stop him! Can little Patrick Elephant save th

Lizzie, Max and Dan have never liked their neighbours, the fussy and nagging Potwards, so when it appears that Lizzie's magic potion has made them move out, the children should be delighted. Their gle

From the bestselling authors of There Is a Monster Under My Bed Who Farts Pirate Jack had to pee As he sailed across the ocean...The toilet's broken onboard Captain Bones' ship and Pirate Jack needs t

Each Student Book in the three-level Listening Point series features twelve units accompanied by Workbook and Teacher's Guide. Features‧Language presented through familiar themes and contexts in fun a

Each Student Book in the three-level Listening Point series features twelve units accompanied by Workbook and Teacher's Guide. Features•Language presented through familiar themes and contexts in fun a

Known by all as the best party guy in town, Sutter Keely lives a carefree life with no responsibility, but when he meets Aimee, a socially inept girl with a real need for change, Sutter ends up in unf

The How to Pass series of books aims to prepare candidates for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examinations Board (LCCIEB) examinations. Each book in the series:‧ is written (or reviewed w

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students.Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabu

★ 一杯卡布奇諾，揭開全球經濟的祕密規則★ 用日常故事破解房價、貧富差距與黑市經濟★ 不用公式也能懂的經濟學入門經典★ 橫掃全球暢銷榜，最會說故事的經濟學書為什麼早晨在車站買一杯咖啡，真正賺最多的不是你以為的人？為什麼努力工作，卻還是買不起房？同樣是非法生意，為何黑手黨能從洗衣業獲利，街頭幫派卻只能靠毒品維生？提姆．哈福德以敏銳觀察與幽默筆觸，帶領讀者從日常生活出發，看見隱藏在背後的經濟邏輯。從倫敦街頭到上海摩天大樓，再到歐洲小鎮的運河，他拆解市場運作的祕密：價格如何形成？誰掌握權力？資訊如何影響選擇？這不是艱澀的教科書，而是一場充滿智慧與洞察的探索之旅。當你看懂這些「看不見的規則」，就會發現——經濟學，其實早已深深影響我們的每一個決定。Who makes most money from the demand for cappuccinos early in the morning at Waterloo Station? Why is it impossible to get a foot on the property ladder? How does the Mafia make money from laundries when street gangs pushing drugs don’t? Who really benefits from immigration? How can China, in just fifty years, go from the world’s worst famine to one of the greatest economic revolutions of all time, lifting a million people out of poverty a month?Looking at familiar situations in unfamiliar ways, THE UNDERCOVER ECONOMIST is a fresh explanation of the fundamental principles of the modern economy, illuminated by examples from the streets of London to the booming skyscrape

SAY IT is a lively 4 level course for children learning English.

After stowing away on a pirate ship manned by nasty sea dogs, mice Charles and Oliver become involved in their plot to attack a ship of cats and steal a load of sunken treasure belonging to the Queen

Discover how to fight plastic and become a #2minutesuperhero.Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a #2minutesuperhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea. We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans!Read this essential book and find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 50 missions to fight plastic at home, school and on your days out.Informative, practical and positive, this guide for children is written by Martin Dorey, anti-plastic campaigner and author of the bestselling No. More. Plastic. Martin is the founder of the Beach Clean Network and the #2minutebeachclean movement and believes that small actions add up to make a big difference.

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts – a girl and her cat sidekick – sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth.Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster’sDorkius MaximusandSherlock Bonesseries, illu

The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed.He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he’s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.

環保鬥士馬丁多瑞寫給孩子們的第二本地球保衛指南！本書將艱澀的數據及資料化為一個個有趣任務，佐以真實故事和生動插畫，讓孩子理解氣候變遷的概念及其帶來的衝擊，更重要的是：我們能做什麼？當我們的環境面臨威脅，你也可以化身超級英雄拯救它！Kids can help save planet Earth with these positive, climate-focused missions from best-selling author and eco-warrior Martin Dorey.Our planet is in trouble! But with the help of this book, every kid can be a superhero making a difference. Sixty engaging missions guide readers through making carbon-saving changes in all aspects of their lives, from gardening to gadgets―even a DIY water-saving device for their toilet tank! Aided by lively illustrations, the author weaves crucial climate statistics and helpful resources with stories of positive change already happening, such as the resurgence of the Eurasian beaver due to conservation efforts. Along the way, readers meet other superheroes, both animal and human, who are changing the world too. With advice about speaking up and inspiring others to join in, veteran environmentalist Martin Dorey infuses optimism and encourageme

When Weasel is caught in a big, angry storm, he builds a fortress to hide in. But then he meets Mole, who loves to play in the wind and splash in the rain. Can Weasel learn to overcome his fears and f

Kids can become ocean-saving superheroes with these plastic-fighting missions from best-selling author and environmental champion Martin Dorey.Every kid can be a superhero, fighting plastic waste at h

Max is a monster with yellow eyes, pointed ears, a big, wide mouth, sharp teeth and a long, spiky tail. He's just like the rest of his family, except Max is a mighty show off. He's not really meant to