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China’s remarkable journey from poverty to becoming the world’s second-largest economic power is marked by extraordinary urban growth and consumption capacity of its urban population. Central to this development fervor are multifunctional commercial complexes and shopping malls, now key features of modern urban districts. The concept of shopping malls, originally introduced to China by American architects in the 1980s, has since flourished on an even larger scale than their American counterparts.This book delves into the origins of shopping mall development in the United States after World War II, tracing how American architects exported this building type into China’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, particularly in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kunming, and Guangzhou. Using primary sources, statistical analyses, and illustrated case studies, the book explores the evolution of shopping malls as a consequence of China’s profound economic, social, and cultural change over the past four

Pinball: A Quest for Mastery is the ultimate guide for pinball enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This comprehensive book is packed with detailed instructions, vivid illustrations, maps of must-see locations, and indispensable resources to help players excel at this iconic arcade game. Mastering pinball involves more than just flipping the flippers--pinball success requires a dynamic blend of physical skill, lightning-fast reflexes, and strategic decision-making. From understanding game mechanics, to improving shot accuracy and control, to developing an intuition for the rules of scoring, this book provides the knowledge and techniques needed to elevate your gameplay. Key Features: Insider tips and tricks collected through years of pinball play and insightful conversations with pinball designers, champions, and enthusiasts Graphics and charts that illustrate pinball mechanics, game objectives, and key concepts Training strategies that leverage goal setting and targeted drills to impr

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Many laws penalize conduct not because it is inherently wrongful, but because the government has prohibited it. Criminalizing Disobedience examines this important yet underexplored aspect of modern criminal law. Such "disobedience offenses" include: administration of justice crimes (contempt, obstruction of justice, perjury); failure-to-assist crimes (hindering prosecution, receiving stolen property, money laundering, failures to register or to report); regulatory offenses (involving, for example, environmental, drug, or medical device laws); preventive offenses (attempt, possession of weapons or drugs); and national security offenses (treason, espionage, export control and sanctions violations). What unifies these otherwise disparate offenses is that their core wrong lies in noncompliance with legal directives - not in unjustifiably harming or endangering others - and the principal reason to refrain from such conduct is simply that the government has said not to do it. By contrast, la

★ 牛津權威編纂，專為 8歲以上 學童設計的英語字典★ 強化詞彙、拼字與閱讀理解的學習工具★ 全彩照片＋清楚例句，幫助孩子理解單字用法★ 收錄拼字、標點與文法學習重點，一本全面的英語工具書《Oxford Children's Dictionary》是專為8歲以上學童設計的英語字典，收錄豐富詞彙並提供清楚易懂的解釋與例句，幫助孩子提升詞彙量、拼字能力與閱讀理解。全彩照片與字母索引設計讓查找更方便，書中並附拼字、標點與文法說明，是孩子在學習英語的重要工具書。With age-appropriate definitions and example sentences, the Oxford Children's Dictionary is perfect for children aged 8+ to use at home, helping expand vocabulary, improve spelling, and support understanding and comprehension.The perfect children's dictionary for expanding vocabulary and improving spelling and comprehension.The Oxford Children's Dictionary is the ideal English language reference book for children aged 8+, supporting vocabulary growth, spelling accuracy, and reading comprehension at home or for homework. Fully updated with new words, age-appropriate definitions, and clear example sentences, this accessible dictionary helps young learners understand and use language with confidence. Key features include:• Perfect for children aged 8+ and at Key S

★ 牛津權威編纂，兒童第一本英語字典首選★ 專為 5歲以上 小讀者設計，定義清楚、例句易懂★ 全彩3D插圖＋清晰字母索引，查找快速又有趣★ 依據 Oxford Children’s Corpus 兒童語料庫打造《Oxford First Dictionary》是專為5歲以上兒童設計的第一本英語字典，提供清楚易懂的單字解釋與例句，幫助孩子擴展詞彙並提升拼字與閱讀理解能力。書中搭配全彩插圖、發音提示與字母索引設計，查找方便、學習有趣，是孩子在家或學校建立英語基礎的理想工具書。With age-appropriate definitions and example sentences, the Oxford First Dictionary is perfect for use at home or in school, helping expand children's vocabulary, improve spelling, and support comprehension.The perfect first dictionary to help expand younger children's vocabulary and improve spelling.Help children build strong early language skills with the newly updated Oxford First Dictionary - a trusted tool for supporting vocabulary development, spelling, and reading comprehension at home or at school. Key features include:• Suitable for children aged 5+ with age-appropriate definitions and example sentences• Pronunciation breakdowns for harder to say words• Clear, accessible alphabetical layout, with alphabet thumb tags down the side of pages for

★ 牛津權威編纂，孩子的第一本同義詞字典★ 專為 5歲以上 小讀者打造，培養表達與寫作能力★ 透過例句理解詞語差異，學會更豐富的語言表達★ 全彩3D插圖設計，讓詞彙學習更生動有趣《Oxford First Thesaurus》是專為5歲以上兒童設計的第一本同義詞字典，透過簡明的詞條與生活化例句，幫助孩子理解不同詞語的用法，培養說話與寫作能力。全彩插圖與清楚的字母索引設計，讓查找與學習更加輕鬆有趣，是孩子建立英語表達力的重要學習工具。With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford First Thesaurus is perfect for use at home or in school, helping develop early speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of adventurous language.The perfect first thesaurus for building speaking and writing skills through adventurous language.Help children build confident speaking and writing skills with the Oxford First Thesaurus - a vibrant, child-friendly thesaurus designed especially for ages 5 and up. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, it supports early language development by encouraging children to explore new and adventurous vocabulary in a fun, accessible way. Key features include:• Perfect for ages 5+: Developed specifically for young learners to build early speaking and writing confidence• Supp

My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistible. The fifth book in the series features the cutest mystical mash-ups for the littlest stickerers! You’ve heard of a “unicorn” but how about a “puppicorn”? Or, a “kittycorn?” Kids will adore “painting” scenes featuring these magical creatures and imagining what other types of unicorn friends are out there.The Paint by Sticker Kids® series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands—perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-100; in My First, the number of stickers ranges from 17-25—an age-appropria

Joining the bestselling Paint by Sticker Kids sticker-activity series is Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic, packed with brightly colored storybook worlds, including five foil sticker images. The Paint by Sticker Kids series has sold more than 10 million copies to date, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Plus, it's a craft that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Paint by Sticker Kids: Fairytale Magic is full of brightly-colored scenes from classic storybook tales. Kids will delight in stickering a Snow White's poisoned apple, Rapunzel's tower, Cinderella's glass slipper, the Frog Prince, and more--one sticker at a time. The happily-ever-after edition includes five images that feature foil stickers for an extra touch of magic and fun. Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneuver, and n

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about baby farm animals and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! Explore farm life in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different farm scenes.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, wh

Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about the home and lift five flaps to find hidden creatures! It's bedtime in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the centre of the action. Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Inside you’ll discover: Six multiple choice questions explore different rooms in a house.Vibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engaged. A multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to lift. Spot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who’s hiding. Encourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferences. Each title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson – best known for pre-school series Mixmups, which airs

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. It's night-time at the Botanical Gardens. Kitty and her cat crew are there to catch a glimpse of the new rare flowers exhibition.

Explore a colorful home in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the center of the action. Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about the home, and lift the flaps to find hidden creatures!Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the scene. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Features: Six multiple choice questions explore different rooms in a houseVibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertainedA multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to liftSpot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who's hidingEncourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferencesEach title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, color, or size. From Rebecca Atkinson and Susie Hammer, this entertaining series is perfect for preschoolers to develo

Explore farm life in this interactive and playful board book, which places the child at the center of the action. Move the slider mechanism to answer funny questions about baby farm animals, and lift the flaps to find hidden creatures!Each spread is packed with fun and includes an engaging question about the farm. Decide and slide to choose your answer! Features: Six multiple choice questions about different farm scenesVibrant, bold and funny illustrations from Susie Hammer will keep little ones entertained and engagedA multi-sensory reading experience, with a slider and flaps to liftSpot the Quizzy Bean characters on each spread and lift the flaps to find out who's hidingEncourages active engagement and interaction, and helps children to express their knowledge and preferencesEach title in the series explores key Early Years concepts across the questions, for example: shape, colour or size. From Rebecca Atkinson and Susie Hammer, this entertaining series is perfect for preschoolers to

This storybook is based on Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, releasing in theaters June 19, 2026! The toys are back in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, and this time, it's Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today . . . electronics! Directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by McKenna Harris, and produced by Jessica Choi, Toy Story 5 opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026. Kids will love this full-color storybook based on the film!

Bestselling poetry collection by award-winning Rachel Rooney with iconic illustrator Chris Riddell - now available in paperbackThey're all here...every kid in the class has their own poem. The pushy one, the shy one. The whizz kid and the daydreamer. The best-friender and the kid who runs in his wheelchair. The tough kid, the poet. And not forgetting the class hamster.This collection from an outstanding poet, Rachel Rooney, winner of the CLiPPA Award, is perfectly matched by the amazing witty and inventive illustrations by Chris Riddell, the former UK Children’s Laureate.

The complete collection of Joel Meyerowitz’s photographs of some 300 objects, collected by Giorgio Morandi and depicted in his paintings. A meeting of two worlds - painting and photography - by two great masters in their respective fields.The first edition of Morandi's Objects is now superseded by the complete archive.The complete collection of Joel Meyerowitz’s photographs of some 300 objects, collected by Giorgio Morandi and depicted in his paintings. A meeting of two worlds - painting and photography - by two great masters in their respective fields.The first edition of Morandi's Objects is now superseded by the complete archive.In the spring of 2015 the world-renowned photographer, Joel Meyerowitz, spent time at Giorgio Morandi's studio at 36 via Fondazza in Bologna. The simple rooms where Morandi painted are awash with objects - vases, tins, shells, bottles and jugs - stacked on shelves, sideboards, chests of drawers and overflowing onto the floor. Attentively and deliberately, Mo

Guess who's hiding under the sea in this lushly illustrated, rhyming read-aloud guessing game, then lift the sturdy cardboard flaps to meet the ocean 's most amazing creatures - both familiar and wonderfully weird!There are six sea creatures hiding in the book: can you guess who's hiding under the surface?This playful lift-the-flap book takes toddlers on an underwater adventure, introducing them to the wonderfully weird creatures of the ocean - and shows how their unique features are what make them amazing. On each spread, a hidden sea creature is described with a lively read-aloud rhyme, while peek-through details give extra clues to the animal's identity. Little hands can lift a satisfying, sturdy flap to reveal who's hiding under the sea.For example: Who carries mama's eggs in his belly? (Lift the flap - it's the seahorse!)Who's covered in slime so they don't feel stings? (Peek under - it's the clownfish!)The answer is revealed under the flap through a stunning, vibrant illustration

Based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters!Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylised artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon!Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.Based on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans.

An essential exploration of Polish literature, with a foreword by Olga TokarczukA revelatory and richly varied collection of Poland's greatest short stories, with a foreword by Nobel Prize-winner Olga TokarczukWitty, surprising and sparkling, this anthology is an essential exploration of Polish literature. Its thirty-nine superb stories run the length of the literal and imaginative creation of Poland, from 1918 (when Poland regained its independence after 123 years of colonization by the neighbouring empires) to the present.The stories include ‘Miss Winczewska’, by the acclaimed twentieth-century writer Maria Dabrowska (1889—1965), based on her experience of helping to establish a library for soldiers at the Citadel military base in Warsaw in the interwar period; and 'In the Shadow of Brooklyn' by Stanislaw Dygat (1914—1978), the comical tale of a young man's envy of what he imagines to be his father's success with women. At the contemporary end, it includes a story by Nobel Prize winn

Joining the bestselling Paint by Sticker Kids sticker-activity series is Paint by Sticker Kids: America, packed with popular American symbols from the Statue of Liberty to the Liberty Bell, plus eagles, astronauts, flags, popsicles, and more! The Paint by Sticker Kids series has sold more than 10 million copies to date, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers! Plus, it's a craft that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Paint by Sticker Kids: America is publishing just in time for the USA's semiquincentennial (250th anniversary). From national symbols like the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the White House, and the eagle, to everyday Americana like the American flag, cowboy boots, popsicles, and more, kids will delight in celebrating all things USA. Painting by sticker is easy, mess-free, and portable (plus, all the pages are perforated so multiple kids can create at the same time!). The stickers are designed to be easy for small hands to maneu

★ 牛津權威編纂，專為 8歲以上 學童打造的同義詞字典★ 收錄數千個生動詞彙，讓寫作與表達更精彩★ 實用寫作技巧＋詞彙網絡，培養創意與語言能力★ 全彩照片與清楚索引設計，查找快速又好用《Oxford Children's Thesaurus》是專為8歲以上學童設計的同義詞字典，收錄數千個適合兒童使用的詞彙，並搭配清楚例句幫助理解。書中還提供寫作技巧、詞彙延伸與替代詞建議，幫助孩子避免重複用詞，提升寫作與表達能力，是培養語言能力與創意寫作的重要學習工具。With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford Children's Thesaurus is perfect for children aged 8+ to use at home, helping develop speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of thousands of creative and interesting words.The perfect children's thesaurus for inspiring the use of creative and interesting words.Help children take their writing and speaking skills to the next level with the Oxford Children's Thesaurus - the essential vocabulary builder for young learners aged 8+. Perfect for home learning, homework support, or independent writing, this thesaurus inspires children to expand their language with thousands of exciting, creative, age-appropriate synonyms. Key features include:• Builds confident writing and speaking skills for ages 8+ (KS2), wi

An action-packed and super silly twist on children's all-time favourite nursery rhyme that will have little ones rolling around in laughter, hollering "E-I-E-I-O!"Old MacDonald's farm is falling apart! The piggies’ sty is sinking in the mud and it’s raining on the cows... Surely Old MacDonald won't move the animals to a nearby fancy hotel?The cows would order grass in the restaurant, the pigs would splash in the pool and the sheep would have a pillow-fight. It could all just be ...TOO MUCH FUN!From the author of Bunnies on the Bus comes another riotous picture book treasure all about happy farmayard chaos, with bright and punchy illustrations by Maria Karipidou.

When the child he is supposed to capture is unlike anything he has ever seen - or been trained to expect - Peter must decide whether to go back empty handed or to accept Jaime's pleas and take a chance on the fascinating yet unfathomable ' bird child' . A perilous journey awaits the unusual trio who must rush away from the outskirts of the feared town of Belua and elude its inhabitants across an ancient forest and up remote mountains, or risk being spotted and hunt by them. Will the journey help them discover more about the bird child? Will they be welcomed back into HomeVillage, where the true brothers expect a familiar captured child just like them? Will the bird child finish breaking the close bond that used to exist between Peter and Jaime? A literary and haunting novel which explores our captivation with charismatic leaders and our discomfort with difference. Borrowing the central characters from Hugo Simberg's cryptic painting The Wounded Angel and mobilising them in an allegoric