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本書將包括傳統產業及高新科技產業在內的各行各業，其企業內部錯綜複雜的營運，劃分為五個企業功能(Five Business Function)──行銷、生產、研究發展、人事及財會。若與一般通用之五管理功能──計劃、組織、用人、指導及控制──相連貫，即為企業管理之必勝手段。管理功能是公司內部陰密的「管人」(Managing People)活動，外人不易明瞭，而企業功能則是陽顯的「做事」(Doing T

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Kirrin Island to help crack the mystery of the forgotten treasure. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.'A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story.' Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a WhyCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they're ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five

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Five little penguins are content in the cold--until they spot a menacing mammal!With a rhyming narrative that counts to five, adorable penguins are soaring--or flying--through the sea, trying to elude

Follow five little gefilte fish on their grand adventure in New York City. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll plotz!When five curious young gefilte fish have the chutzpah to sneak out of their jar and s

This 20th-anniversary treasury features a special introduction and five full-length picture books—Five Little Monkeys Jumping on a Bed, Five Little Monkeys Bake a Cake, Five Little Monkeys Sitting in

The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.World Illustration Awards - Children's Publishing Winner 2024From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence.Verbs, also known as action words, can be pesky things to master and nobody understands the struggle better than the young child in Wiggling Words. Skip, trip, fumble and fall with them as they discover that even though words can be tricky, they can be fun too!Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year and Macmillan Prize for Illustration runner-up.

A Kirkus Best Book of the YearIn The Five Wolves, beloved picture book author and Caldecott Honor recipient Peter McCarty breaks new ground. This monumental graphic poem is perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Brian Selznick! Across oceans, through fields, and down tunnels, five daring wolves traverse the planet in search of wonders to draw. all the while, a disembodied narrator spins the tale of their absurdist adventure and asks big questions. What is art? And who it belongs to? Part epic picture book, part graphic novel, The Five Wolves defies genres. With intricate pencil work and meticulous hand-lettering, Peter McCarty has crafted an exquisitely illustrated epic poem. The Five Wolves is an entrancing journey and a testament to the power of art and artists.

A twist on a favourite nursery rhyme - a festive counting book with buttons to slide around the page.Slide the buttons along the icy paths to count the little penguins in this fun festive twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Big Penguin's little penguin chicks waddle, skip, sledge and slide through the snow! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Penguins the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed snowy scenes that are packed full of details to spot and cute characters all along the way, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for more Slide and Count books from Camilla Reid including Old Macdonald had a Farm, Five Little Ducks and Five Little Trains.

X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin the fifth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by theNew York Timesbestselling author of The Unwanteds.The Forgotten Five and their friends are reeling in the aftermath of the raid on Magdalia Palacio's campaign rally—an attack masterminded by her corrupt opponent President Fuerte and his henchmen. Birdie is in the hospital with a head injury, and under arrest for stealing a police horse in her attempt to evade capture. Separated from her friends—and not even allowed to see her mother—how can Birdie escape when she is utterly alone?Then the Librarian is taken captive in the heavily guarded palace dungeon after Fuerte discovers she's been acting as a double agent. What will they do without their trusted mentor?Luckily, the five have been honing their supernatural abilities, and it's Brix who takes the lead, forging an unlikely alliance and putting together a plan. Does the group have what it takes to rescue their friends and even t

The next blockbuster from the bestselling publishing program--now with over five million books in print!Amy and her brother Marc used to be best friends. But after Marc left home to become an adventurer, Amy has missed her daredevil brother. Meanwhile, Amy has settled into a quiet life, mining close to home. All that changes when Amy receives news that Marc has been trapped in a mysterious haunted mansion. Determined to save her brother, Amy must embark on an epic adventure into a scary house of traps and horrors--with only her brave cat Tuna by her side.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book – slide the buttons along the special track to count the little trains in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this is a counting book like no other! Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Daddy Train's little trains follow him along the tracks and off on their adventures. The irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Trains the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot and heaps of favourite vehicles, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth. Look out for more Slide and Count books: Old MacDonald had a Farm and Five Little Ducks.

A springtime counting adventure full of adorable bunnies and perfect for Easter baskets! Join five little Easter bunnies as they set off on an exciting Easter egg hunt. Help the bunnies find and count five delicious eggs as they climb trees, peek into nests, and look under leaves. There might be some surprises along the way too! This joyful, interactive book is packed with adorable bunnies, lambs, chicks, and ducklings. Get ready for non-stop Easter fun in this beautifully illustrated read-aloud full of springtime joy.

Five little chicks went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Hen said, "Hurry back to me!"Now how many chicks can you see? Join this fluffy little family on a beautiful walk through the count

Who's that singing on the savannah? It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness

Who's that singing on the savannah? It's the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah, rejoicing in their ugliness

Eight exciting adventures with the five little monkeys are packed into one beautiful treasury. Each story can be read aloud in just five minutes!There’s plenty of monkey business in th

As soon as they say good night to Mama, the five little monkeys start to jump on their bed. But trouble lies ahead as, one by one, they fall off and hurt themselves.

The Five of Us is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship and teamwork from one of Britain's best-loved illustrators. Angie, Ollie, Simona, Mario and Eric are five fantastic friends, each of whom

Miserly and mysterious, the richest man in the Five Towns lives simply, ruling his household with an iron fist and a cruel temper. His daughter, Anna, is used to the life of strict, thrifty order impo

The Famous Five celebrated 70 years in print in 2012 - but the celebrations are still continuing! Everyone loves reading the adventures of Dick, Anne, Julian, George and, of course, Timmy!

A stunning 30th anniversary edition of a family picture book favourite, this is the story of Mrs Large the elephant - who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children!

A whole year of Famous Five fun for new and old readers - with stories, puzzles, quizzes and full-colour illustrations.

The period of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907-960) has long been treated as an anomaly in the history of China, an age of great disunity between the empires of the Tang and the Song dynasties

"A timely and sophisticated series of studies. Articulating diverse strands of social theory with the historical episodes that have had major affective resonances within national cultures, the volume

Charles Curran in his newest book The Development of Moral Theology: Five Strands, brings a unique historical and critical analysis to the five strands that differentiate Catholic moral theology from

這是一本文字有韻律感、畫面充滿復活節細節的小雞數數書。孩子可以滑動書頁上的按鈕，一顆顆數著小雞離開農場去冒險，再跟著押韻童謠一起把牠們「叫回來」，在遊戲中熟悉 1–5 的數字與加減概念，也練習手眼協調與精細動作。厚板硬頁設計、圓角安全不易損壞，是學齡前幼兒當作第一本節慶數數操作書的好選擇。Slide the buttons along the page to count the little chicks in this fun Easter twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons to make Mama Hen's little chicks leave the farm and go on adventures! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Chicks the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.Sing or read along with the rhyme as you count the chicks, with beautiful village and woodland scenes that are packed full of Easter details to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.

“Like all the very best romance,Bad Publicityis about two people falling in love and also so much more: grief, personal growth, and forgiveness. . . A poignant, utterly compelling story about battling demons and coming out the other side stronger and better able to love.” —Ashley WinsteadA sparkling novel of second-chance romance and rebuilding after loss, in which an unexpected reunion could lead to a career-ending catastrophe or a new lease on life and love. . .Andie has been awash in grief since the death of her father, but when she lands her dream job as a senior book publicist, she finally finds some buoyancy, a renewed sense of purpose. She’s prepared to take the New York publishing scene by storm.Until her first day, when she discovers that her biggest author is Jack Carlson—the same Jack who ruined her life at university. Whom she hasn’t spoken to in five years. Who is not only still infuriatingly hot but also incredibly successful. And whose campaign she definitely cannot mess

X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin this instantNew York Timesbestseller! Here’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from theauthorofThe Unwanteds.Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died.Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet.Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note:Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map.The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it

A pop-up book retelling of Tove Jansson's first ever Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood.It began to rain. The waters rose higher and higher until they became a great flood!Moomintroll and Moominmamma are searching for a home to curl up in for the winter. Along the way they are looking for Moominpappa, who has gone missing . . .Join the Moomins on their adventure as you turn the pages and reveal five stunning pop-up scenes. Explore a deep dark forest, play in an enchanted garden and sail on storm-tossed seas. When a great flood devastates the land, hop onto the back of a friendly marabou stork and soar across the skies. Will the Moomin family find Moominpappa and settle into a new home before winter comes?Publishing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Moomins, this gorgeous pop-up book is based on Tove Jansson's first ever Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, and brings the adventure to life in a way never seen before. The perfect gift for Moomin fans old and n

The next blockbuster Minecraft novel from the bestselling publishing program--now with over five million books in print!Opal has almost done it all—fighting monsters, protecting people from pillagers, and even defeating the legendary Ender Dragon! But that’s all in the past. Now, Opal has hung up their adventuring hat and is living the life of a happy creafter, far more likely to build you a bed than fight a Wither. In fact, Opal has decided that their time is best spent building their Dream Manor outside the very village that displays the Ender Dragon Skull they brought back from the End!Meanwhile, Opal’s sister, Lisa, is only at the beginning of her journey. She’s ready to be a hero. Just ask her. Or don’t. She’ll tell you anyway. She knows every single story ever told about her sibling, and probably a few other heroes as well. She admires Opal immensely, always has. But now it’s her turn to have an adventure.And that adventure might be bigger than she could ever have imagined. One d

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally?

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away. Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest. There's so much to see as Mamma Ghost and her ghostlings float through a pumpkin patch, play peek-a-boo in a misty wood and explore a haunted house.Along the way, they meet all kinds of friendly animals. But wait - the ghostlings are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the ghostlings and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Perfect for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the third title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing in Autumn. Also available:Five Little ChicksFive Little Penguins

X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin this sequel to the instantNew York TimesbestsellerMap of Flames. Here’s the thrilling second installment in The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the authorofThe Unwanteds—now in paperback!The forgotten five have made it to Estero to search for their missing supernatural criminal parents. With the help of their new allies, Lada and The Librarian, they’ve managed to find Birdie and Brix’s mother, Elena, and free her from captivity in the presidential palace. Now the president’s henchmen are searching everywhere for the children who broke out Elena, driving the group into hiding in the ancient underground tunnels beneath the city.Meanwhile, President Fuerte is making headlines for his nighttime flights to other countries accompanied by an invisible man. But why would the president who outlawed supernaturals be working with the people he supposedly hates? And could it be that some of the five’s own parents are helping him?The fantasy adventure

An adorable sing-along board book, with five robust board sliders that are easy for little hands to use. Colourful frogs and a cheerful nursery song that is full of repetition will help children begin to learn their numbers and count down from five to one in a fun and interactive way.Each board book includes a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery song – simply click on the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift this Easter and beyond. Look out for other titles in this bestselling series from Nosy Crow.

Five little penguins went out one dayOver the hills and far away. Mamma Penguin said "Hurry back to me!"How many penguins can you see? Join the adorable penguins on a lift-the-flap walk through a winter wonderland. There's so much to see as Mamma Penguin and her chicks waddle through a frosty forest, skate down an icy river and toboggan down snowy slopes.Along the way, they meet all kinds of festive animals playing in the snow. But wait - the chicks are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the chicks and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the second title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing at Christmas.