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"The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who's lost it..." In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the deepest frost, is it possible he might make some magic and discover his own place in the world?Join Bertie and the Frost Goblins on an exciting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock. The perfect book for frosty winter's nights and cosy Christmas mornings.Also by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock:The Snow Dragon Praise for The Frost Goblin: 'Atmospheric illustrations and a touching story with an ending that will melt icicles.' - Daily Mail 'A tender, witty, illustrated short story.' - The Sunday Times

A little boy makes a winter friend, Jack Frost, but when the snowdrops poke through the snow as Spring arrives Jack Frost is gone.

Capture the magic of winters past with this stunning gift for all the family by bestselling author Emma Carroll, and award-winning illustrator, Sam Usher. 'A magical adventure to melt the frostiest of hearts' Ben Miller. It’s Christmastime, and searching for magic, Maya finds herself transported back two hundred years to the banks of the frozen river Thames. A boy called Eddie shows Maya the bustle of the glittering frost fair, filled with music, sweet stalls and thrilling rides.Is this all a dream, or can Maya bring a piece of the beautiful frost fair home with her after all . . .? A winter story of freedom and family, from the award-winning Emma Carroll, with stunning full colour illustrations by Sam Usher, A Night at the Frost Fair is a classic to treasure on the family bookshelf this Christmas and for years to come.

A Bridge to Better English!最接近真實多益普及測驗的模擬題本★英文素養 + 多益打底，一次搞定！專為基礎至中階程度學習者設計，題材貼近生活與職場英文，結合圖表閱讀素養，讓你穩穩銜接TOEIC。★全真模擬 + 逐題解析，解題技巧一次學會！由深耕英語檢定教學多年的專家設計，標示口音、主題與考點，幫助掌握關鍵字，有效診斷弱點，提升實力。★四國口音 + 雙版本音檔，練聽力最完整！英、美、澳、加四國口音全收錄，搭配整回版和大題版音檔，模擬考場又能分段練習，學習更彈性。「音檔下載」請至三民．東大音檔網 。 https://elearning.sanmin.com.tw/Voice/

1683年的倫敦遭逢嚴寒，泰晤士河結成厚冰，河面上搭起熱鬧市集。Thomasina與好友Anne在冰上販售糖果，也聽著夜晚才會現身的Frost Fair傳說。據說，只要找到Father Winter，任何願望都能成真。Thomasina唯一的心願，是讓失去的雙胞胎哥哥Arthur回來。本書以真實歷史為底色，揉合奇幻與懸疑，帶出一段關於失落與選擇的旅程。當兩人踏入Father Winter的國度，才明白願望並非單純的恩賜，而是牽動更深的代價。故事節奏流暢，氛圍冷冽而溫柔，友情在風雪中顯得格外珍貴。A F Steadman讚其情感深度與明快情節並存，《Kirkus》亦稱其氣氛濃厚，引人入勝。本書適合在冬日靜讀，感受寒意與微光交織的力量。‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thoma

《The Bridge》由瑞典創作者Eva Lindström書寫與繪製，一頭尋橋的小豬，意外成為森林裡兩隻狼的客人。這是場看似平常卻越發荒謬的相遇，像童話，卻更像生活本身。畫風沉著，文字精簡，節奏快中帶冷幽默，讓人在笑意中浮現思索。全書充滿Jon Klassen式的機鋒與William Steig般的智慧，讀完後，橋在哪裡反倒不再重要了。“The Bridge is so many things at once. It is very funny, it is very mysterious, it is very beautiful, and it is like no book I’ve ever seen. I love it very much.” —Jon KlassenFrom beloved Swedish children’s author-illustrator Eva Lindström, The Bridge is the story of two wolves, one pig, and a bridge—and what it means to embrace the absurd twists and turns that life sometimes has in store. Perfect for fans of the down-to-earth charm and wisdom of William Steig and the sly wit of Jon Klassen.A pig drives by looking for a bridge but ends up the houseguest of two wolves in the woods. Who are they? What do they want? And where is the pig rushing off to, anyway? Written and illustrated in Lindström’s laconic, razor-sharp, and darkly comical style, The Bridge marks the US debut of one of the world's most celebrated picture

2019年6月，ETS於台灣開始實施新版【TOEIC Bridge英語測驗】，專為英語初、中階學習者設計，內容以日常生活情境為主，能評量「聽、讀、說、寫」四項英語技能，有助於完整檢視英語學習成效。 本書收錄的TOEIC Bridge練習測驗，長度與實際測驗一樣。第一部是TOEIC Bridge 聽力與閱讀測驗，包含100道題目；第二部是TOEIC Bridge口說與寫作測驗，共有17題，內容均照ETS製作的試題標準型態編寫，CD內容收錄的聲音亦完全比照正式測驗規格。 在兩部練習測驗之後，皆分別提供試題的中文翻譯、詳細題解。在TOEIC Bridge聽力與閱讀測驗的試題解析中，附有解答表，可供讀者對照各題正確選項；在TOEIC Bridge口說與寫作測驗的試題解析中，則收錄了ETS提供的答題範例，對於考生而言，是準備考試及熟悉TOEIC Bridge測驗的有效練習工具。

Young readers will connect with the story of this National Historic Landmark--the Brooklyn Bridge!Building the Brooklyn Bridge was no simple feat. Despite a brilliant plan from a father-son team of en

Fearless Frosty tells the tale of New Zealander Anna Frost and how she chased her dream to become a professional mountain runner."Whatever it is, go after it.Find the thing that makes you fly

Fearless Frosty tells the tale of New Zealander Anna Frost and how she chased her dream to become a professional mountain runner."Whatever it is, go after it.Find the thing that makes you fly!Because

The Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built! Written by National Book Award finalist and Sibert Medal winner Elizabeth Partridge. Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Told from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper's kids, who watch in fascination as the trucks and crews arrive and steel towers coated in heavy red paint begin to rise above the tempestuous water, Golden Gate shares a thrilling visual perspective on each stage of the breathtaking project. Young readers can look and learn as each turn

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora and her family are visiting the Frost Festival, a huge celebration of the winter fairies! There's ice skating, fairground rides, gingerbread houses and lots of delicious fairy hot chocolate.It's magical!But in the hustle and bustle Isadora gets separated from both her family and Pink Rabbit. Can she find them before the grand fairy lights are switched on?

A hilarious graphic chapter book series, by Geisel Honor winner Vikram Madan, about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!A super funny book has Pup-Pup literally laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is to wait! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he takes matters into his own hands? This hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud themselves while gaining confidence in reading. Readers will eagerly devour the companion books in the series, We Love Bubbles! and Let's Make Cake! Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.Series Overview: BOBO AND PUP-PUP PUB PLAN:Fall 2021: We Love Bubbles!  

When Lewis and his best friend Rose Rita set out to explore old Wilder Creek Bridge and the deserted farm nearby, they discover shocking secrets: the destruction of the bridge threatens to release a h

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 1?2 gives students a head start for their second-grade year. Review first-grade skills such as two-digit place value and using verb tenses while preparing for

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 5?6 gives students a head start for their sixth-grade year. Review fifth-grade skills such as comparing decimals and using commas while preparing for sixth-gr

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The next installment in the Bridge Kingdom series is not to be missed. Do not walk to pick up this book. Run.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, author ofFrom Blood and AshIn the third novel of the iconic Bridge Kingdom series, forbidden romance blooms between two sworn enemies who must choose between their thirst for vengeance and their love for each other—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. The second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves.The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and still more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her—and to kill the Veliant prince who leads t

Jack Frost has stolen the Pet Fairies magical pets. Without them, the Pet Fairies can't ensure that pets in the human world find the right owners. So it's vital that the Pet Fairies get their magic pe

「怪物講師教學團隊」曾創下網路書店每分鐘賣出一本的銷售紀錄！《全新制20次多益滿分的怪物講師TOEIC多益單字＋文法》為蟬聯排行榜多年的多益單字書，多家實體書店銷售最佳、網路詢問度最高！不好意思，久等了！這次為了「多益普及英語測驗TOEIC Bridge」考生，「怪物講師教學團隊」再次集結！找齊黃金陣容撰寫、審訂，只為給你一本經典。《怪物講師教學團隊的TOEIC Bridge多益普及單字＋文法》不

;By turns surprising, poetic, and stark, The Story That Cannot Be Told is one that should most certainly be read.' Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee ';A mesmerizing debut.' Pub

From the author of Carols and Crushes, another wintry, sweet romance perfect for the WISH line! It will pub in October just in time for the holidays, alongside Clementine for Christmas.From the author

In September, Mama Earth sighs out the first autumn frost, which crunches under children’s feet. Mama Earth looks after nature’s plants and animals throughout the year—singing lullabies to fat bears i

Oxford University PressOT0038 Ashgate Pub UKTaylor & Francis UK L14094-1 ASH L178254 ED L1138 CRC L004-6 DEATH IS NEAR, ARMIES ARE GATHERED, AND THE FUTURE RESTS ON A KNIFE-EDGE The An

Samuel Whitehead, landlord of the Rose and Crown, is a stranger in the lonely East Anglian village of High Eldersham. When the newcomer is stabbed to death in his pub, and Scotland Yard are called to

I'm just as good as bloody Pierrepoint.In his small pub in Oldham, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging? Am

'Ye Ice-Falls! Ye that from the mountain's browAdown enormous ravines slope amain -...'A selection of Coleridge's poems, including 'This Lime-Tree Bower My Prison' and 'Frost at Midnight'Introducing L

"When youth sleuth Sammy Keyes travels to Las Vegas to stop her mom from marrying her boyfriend's dad, she never expects she'll learn the identity of her absent father in the process"--Provided by pub

Bridge the gap between theory and practice. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, this introductory text on the futures and options markets is ideal for those with a limited backgrou

In the darkest days of World War II, the British planned a daring airborne operation to capture the secret of the new German radar. Lead by Major John Frost, a company of paratroopers dropped into Bru

Geza Ottlik had a remarkable talent for discovering and analyzing strange and fascinating aspects of card play in bridge. This brilliant book is the result of his collaboration with Hugh Kelsey—whose skill at high-level analysis of bridge problems was equalled only by his ability as an instructive writer. Adventures in Card Play is universally regarded as one of the all-time great classics of bridge.

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Tim Middleton, Head of English Studies, University of Ripon and York. In seeking to discover his inner self, the brilliant Dr Jekyll discovers a monster. First pub

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed.Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bi

A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.The Times Children's Book of the Week - "Playful and perceptive...This is definitely one troll worth unblocking"Indie Book of the Month - September 2024A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.Below the bridge,beneath the log,underneath the burping bog,where townsfolk whispered, cringed and crept,a terrifying monster slept...In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it's not so fun to say nasty things to someone's face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?Perfect for children aged 3+· This is a funny story that addresses internet trolling in an accessible way· A charming character-led tale with Troll learning the error of his

這個夏天，艾文和潔西各自面臨新的難題。平時善於交朋友的艾文，卻在暑假班遇上霸凌；愛好科學的潔西，只想參加橋樑比賽，卻被安排到一個與自己格格不入的夏令營。當他們逐漸迷失自己，也學習用勇氣和善意，找回真正的自己。In this gripping, funny addition to the best-selling Lemonade War series, both Jessie and her brother Evan find themselves unexpectedly cast as outsiders. How they find their way forward makes for a timeless story about the power of courage and kindness.Evan and Jessie Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and created a professional magic show. Yet for all their skills and talents, both find them themselves being singled out this summer for reasons beyond their control.Natural-born leader Evan, who is always good at making new friends, discovers he is at the mercy of a bully on the summer school playground, and is pressured to act in a way he never has before.Science-loving Jessie just wants to construct the best bridge she can for the competition next month, yet she is stuck in the wrong summer camp, surrounded by kids who believe

熱鬧的「霜之市集」即將登場，動物小鎮滿懷期待，但突如其來的大雪卻讓準備工作陷入混亂。面對這場冰雪危機，Pedro 和冒險鼠小隊出動了！他們要在寒冬中齊心協力，讓節慶如期展開，為大家帶來溫暖與歡樂。The Frost Fair is coming! But when a surprise snowfall puts the mice's plans at risk, it's upto Pedro and the team to save the Fair and bring joy to the town! Guaranteed to warmhearts everywhere.

Explore bridges around the world--and how they unite us--in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book Bridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed to blend in, while others stand out. But each one tells a story: a reminder of our history, a testament to ingenuity and engineering, an invitation to imagine the possibilities of the future. Literally and symbolically, bridges connect us--to new places, new cultures, and new people. With poetic text and sweeping illustrations, Marc Majewski delivers a unique, accessible look at bridges all around the world: from San Francisco's incredible Golden Gate to the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe to England's Tower Bridge and Japan's Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and many in between. Both informational and thought-provoking, Bridges shows how these awe-inspiring structures unite the manmade and natural worlds, and how they bring humanity together.

The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers, Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen!Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived underneath it. When the three Billy Goats Gruff decide to clip-clop across the bridge to get to the grassy ridge, the troll is already imagining all the way to prepare a delicious goat dinner. But the troll underestimates those seemingly sweet but oh-so-savvy goats! This is the first in a groundbreaking new collection of fractured fairy tales crafted by one of today's most celebrated and acclaimed authors, Mac Barnett, and brought to stunning visual life by award-winning and beloved creator of I Want My Hat Back, Jon Klassen.Told with pitch perfect timing and pacing, hilarious detail, and Barnett's signature narrator voice, this is Billy Goats Gruff a

Loki might not have shown any moral improvement (yet) but Odin has given him another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard by keeping Earth safe from the threat of Frost Giants. But eleven-year-old Loki has more important things to worry about:Parents Evening. After a series of 1-star reviews from his teachers, Loki is jealous of the glowing adoration bestowed upon Thor and swears vengeance.So when Thor has a birthday party and his favourite hammer, Mjolnir, goes missing, everyone suspects Loki. To clear his name, Loki must find Thor's hammer and find out who the real thief is...

From the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth, a scientific look at the circle of life.In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it's also a beginning.With gorgeous illustrations and lyrical, kid-friendly text, Fox: A Circle of Life Story answers the big scientific question: What happens when animals die?