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Play a fierce game of Would You Rather in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather fish with a Black Bear or hunt with a Black Mamba? Let's find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

本書為Linear Algebra with Applications, Ninth Edition 之中譯本，本書的定位為線性代數基礎課程之教科書，除了介紹線性代數基礎理論外，並引用多項實際案例說明理論之應用。本版以清楚、精確及完整而廣泛的內容，引領學生熟練線性代數理論，並知曉如何應用這些理論。

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource―updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty―ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily home in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is filled with over 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There's a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1. Once you open the 2026 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

"This is an absolutely adorable retelling of [the Jack and the Beanstalk] classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader. An absolute must-buy." --School Library Journal(STARRED review)Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story fromNew York Timesbestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.For more groovy fairytale twists with P

This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

臨床療效是醫學的生命。離開臨床無醫學。了解醫學之演變與應用，對於臨床診療的實際，將有更深入的理解。 本書《臨床與基礎醫學交會之今昔》，由陳麒方、皮國立兩位教授學者主編，共收錄8篇文章以及1篇中醫臨床醫學雜誌論文總清單。文章作者群涵蓋醫藥衛生領域16位專家學者，文章主題包含：中醫癌症診治分析、婦幼醫學孕產用藥與轉骨探討、台灣系統化醫療肇始（日本時代的醫生免許規則等）、傳統醫藥領域的新技術肌筋膜脈學治療及其醫案、醫學書翻譯的研討等。另有目前發行時間最長的台灣中醫藥期刊《中臨醫誌》論文總清單920篇完整書目。本書對臨床醫學以及基礎醫學從治療、藥品、醫學演變、技術、文化發展等面向，都有論述，是一部相當有意義的中醫學術書。 This book ""On the Interaction of Clinical and Basic Medicine"" is edited by two scholars, Prof./Dr. CHEN Chi-Fang and Prof. PI Kuo-Li. It contains a total of 8 articles and a comprehensive list of articles in Taiwan Journal of Clinical Chinese Medicine (TJCCM). Group of the article covers 16 experts and scholars in the field of health from whole Taiwan. The topics of the article including: Exploring the Relationship between Dysfunction of the Four Major Functions of the Human Body from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Occurrence of Cancer, Research on the Safety of CM usage during Pregnancy, Development of CM Bone-Strengthening Formulae, Japanese-Ruled

“PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf!” — Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly seriesFollow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.Into the belly of the beast! After recovering the orbs of the Past and Present, Squash, Ginny, and the rest of the crew head to the zoo to secure the Orb of the Future from their greatest enemy yet: the Owl King. But their mission will be no easy feat. After all, the Owl King holds the Orb of the Future, which means he knows their next move even before they do. Their best plan of attack: to have no plan at all!Armed with nothing but their wits (and some snacks, of course) the Spirit Squad must find a way to rescue the third orb and restore the Staff of Knowledge. If not, the Spirit Realm, Human World, and the future of snacking all hang in the balance!

In the National Book Award longlist book This Side of Wild, Newbery Honor–winning author Gary Paulsen shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion,

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!When Ari, Jez and Zeke visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in Professor Gilford's laboratory once again. But when a certain sneaky rat activates one of the inventions, the gang ends up in an unexpected location... the rat's own cage! Now Ari and his friends are shrunk, scared, and trapped! Can they find a way out and survive the rat attack?

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認識妮娜・皮納特——冷凍披薩小廚神、幽靈獵人、創意天才，以及擁有全世界最臭貓咪的女孩！從拍影片追夢、解救女鬼，到度假遇上死對頭，妮娜的生活充滿笑料、友情與奇想。全彩插圖、節奏輕快，是適合7歲以上讀者的校園爆笑圖文小說新寵！Nina Peanut Is Amazing (graphic novel)(Book1)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver (graphic novel)(Book2)(英國版)Nina Peanut: Epic World Tour Era (graphic novel)(Book3)(英國版)Meet Nina Peanut – frozen pizza chef, ghost hunter, creative genius, and owner of the world’s stinkiest cat! Whether she's chasing online fame, rescuing ghosts, or battling frenemies on holiday, Nina’s life is full of laughs, friendship, and wild imagination. With full-colour illustrations and hilarious storytelling, this series is perfect for readers aged 7+ who love Wimpy Kid, Lottie Brooks and Bunny vs Monkey.

※請確定您所選購之期刊正確無誤，本期為2026年06月-08月號　NO.239※※因雜誌到貨日期不一，請於下單時在備註欄填上您欲購買之期號(過期雜誌恕不接受訂購)※※本期號上架時間至2026/09/10※步入六月， 陽光以最誠實的角度切入空間， 本期《DECO》以「臻耀之境 Realm of Radiance」為題 ，探尋如珠寶般雕琢的當代美學，它不單指物質上的奢華，更是一種經由頂尖思維提煉後、讓空間自發光芒的極致工藝。這場光芒的探尋，從全球頂奢地標與精神棲居的定義開始。特別值得關注的是，由指標性女設計師顏政帶領的梓人環境設計（YZED），在本期帶來了頂級別墅大作「御湖頌」，空間透過精準的標高計算鑿開山坡，將自然光影與湖景引入住宅核心。隨後，視線移向東京代官山的 Dior Bamboo Pavilion，傳統竹材在此被賦予了高級時裝般的結構張力；而 Rockwell Group 在紐約打造的 W New York – Union Square，則將曼哈頓的活力與摩登細節雕琢得熠熠生輝。緊接著，設計巨擘 Yabu Pushelberg 在北京「The Palace MULI Beijing」中，將五百年明代古廟進行大膽且精準揉合東西方的古宅新譯；最終，收束於 Ippolito Fleitz Group 的Counterpoint House，以俐落幾何與材質交響樂，重新定義了現代居住空間的流暢敘事。然而，空間的靈魂始終來自創作者的深邃眼界。本期的人物專訪雙主打精彩絕倫：我們邀請到設計大師何宗憲（Joey Ho），聽他分享如何用精湛的設計語彙消融空間邊界；同時，2026 年普立茲克建築獎得主史密連·拉迪克（Smiljan Radić）則帶領我們走向荒野，透過比奧比奧大區劇院那層宛如發光燈籠的半透明膜衣，展現原始大地偉力與人類謙卑日常的沈默和解。最後，我們直擊了剛落幕的米蘭家具展，為您帶來最前沿的設計預言。本屆 Superstudio 迎來第 26 屆盛事，徹底打破傳統孤島式展區，繪製出一幅橫跨 Tortona、Barona 與 Bovisa 的「彌散式地圖」。在三萬平方米的廣袤場域中，從 Moooi 充滿白日夢般感官反抗的《Moooi 25 & Promising》，到台灣設計師許向罕、陳珀維、盧亮儒不卑不亢地以有機線條與纖維語彙在全球語境下展現的自主性 ，頂尖

梅西和C羅，誰比較強？別再爭論，讓數據與故事告訴你：真正的GOAT是如何煉成的！在足球世界裡，GOAT（Greatest Of All Time，史上最強）是所有球員夢寐以求的最高榮耀。而當今最接近這個稱號的兩位傳奇，莫過於梅西與C羅。但你知道嗎？這兩位制霸球壇的王者，小時候也曾面臨巨大的挑戰：梅西（Messi）：11歲時被診斷出患有生長激素缺乏症，但他沒有放棄，靠著對足球的熱愛與謙遜的態度，最終成為世界之巔的魔術師。C 羅（Ronaldo）：出生在貧窮的離島，憑藉著超乎常人的自律與「每天都要比昨天更強」的魔鬼訓練，改寫了足球史上的進球紀錄。這本書不只是一場數據的對決，更是一場關於「天賦、努力與強大內心」的深度解密。透過兩位強者的成長軌跡，我們將帶領讀者思考：當面對壓力與困難時，世界頂尖的球星是如何思考並突圍的？【本書特色：為什麼這本書值得讀？】●看見強者的「心理特質」：不僅對比球技，更深入探討兩位球星截然不同的成功心態。梅西的冷靜配合 vs. C羅的領袖鬥志，提供孩子多元的人格典範。●拯救不愛讀書的超級攻略：由全球暢銷作家與職業球員共同編撰，文字節奏明快、充滿動感，讓原本害怕閱讀的孩子也能在熱血的故事中一口氣讀完。●我是裁判！互動式思辨練習：書中特別設計了互動環節，邀請讀者化身為「紙上裁判」，在讀完各章節的數據與故事後投下關鍵一票。這不僅是閱讀，更是邏輯與判斷力的實戰訓練。●最具震撼力的視覺插畫：全書配有大量極具生命力的黑白插圖，捕捉球員在場上最激昂、最具壓力的真實瞬間，讓孩子如同親臨世界大賽現場。●邁向2026世界盃的國際視野：足球是全球共通的語言。了解這兩位影響數十億人的精神領袖，能幫助孩子在2026世界盃到來前，與世界接軌，理解卓越背後的真正含義。● 中文版補充：為還不熟悉足球運動的讀者，增加足球守備位置、足球經典賽事，以及書中人名索引等的知識及資料。本書特色「追求進步、克服困難」是每個孩子成長的必修課。這系列書將生冷的體育數據轉化為動人的生命故事，讓我們看見：梅西的謙遜與天賦背後，是長達數年的醫療考驗；C 羅的王者霸氣背後，是從不停歇的自律與汗水。我們希望透過這兩本書，為臺灣孩子建立新的「強者典範」。當他們在 2026 世界盃看見球員馳騁時，看到的將不只是球技，更是那份支撐他們走向 GOAT（史上最強）的心理素質。

姆巴佩vs. 哈蘭德，誰能繼承傳奇？2026 世界盃最受矚目的雙巨頭，揭開新世代強者的成功關鍵！全世界都在問：誰是下一個 GOAT（Greatest Of All Time，史上最強）？ 答案就在這兩位席捲全球的新星身上——法國的閃電俠姆巴佩與挪威的進球怪物哈蘭德。這本書不只帶你看見他們震撼世界的進球瞬間，更要解構他們如何在高壓競爭中脫穎而出：姆巴佩（Mbappé）：如何以 19 歲之齡在世界盃決賽進球，並以強大的心理素質領導國家隊前行。哈蘭德（Haaland）：如何透過極度自律的飲食與睡眠管理，將身體鍛造成最精準的得分武器。這是一本寫給孩子的「未來競爭力」指南。透過這兩位新世代典範，我們將帶領讀者思考：在變動快速的時代，如何像姆巴佩一樣堅定自己的信念，並保持靈活與應變？如何像哈蘭德一樣，在訓練和玩樂中平衡心態，並精益求精？【本書特色：看見新世代的強者特質】「現在進行式」的成功典範：不同於成名已久的傳奇，這本書聚焦於正值巔峰的兩位球星，讓孩子看見「正在發生」的奮鬥過程。他們的成長故事更貼近現代孩子的挑戰，是極佳的激勵教材。解密「科技與自律」的結合：書中介紹了哈蘭德利用現代科學監測睡眠與體能，以及姆巴佩在職業生涯早期就建立專業的自我管理意識。這能啟發孩子理解在自我實現上，如何運用現代化科技輔助，以及長期維持訓練、訂定目標的重要性。2026 世界盃觀賽必備地圖：隨著 2026 世界盃腳步近了，這兩位球星正是比賽的核心主角。透過本書建立的背景知識，孩子在觀賽時能產生更深的情感連結，從中學習跨文化的國際視野。動態圖解與戰力對決：延續系列的互動風格，將抽象的比較項目如球星特質、心態等，以一次次的實戰故事；並把各項足球數據化為直觀的圖表。透過「速度 vs. 力量」、「靈巧 vs. 精準」的對比，訓練孩子多維度的邏輯分析能力。培養批判思考的「紙上裁判」：透果兩位作者的辯論，引導孩子蒐集情報、邏輯思考，並建立論點。在每個章節末尾的投票機制，提出自己的選擇。這是在閱讀人物故事之餘，最寶貴的思辨練習。中文版補充：為還不熟悉足球運動的讀者，增加足球守備位置、足球經典賽事，以及書中人名索引等的知識及資料。本書特色「追求進步、克服困難」是每個孩子成長的必修課。這系列書將生冷的體育數據轉化為動人的生命故事，讓我們看見：姆巴佩的自信與天賦背後，是從不停歇的自律訓練；哈蘭德的強大能力背後，是從不放

⊰ 一種隱約的不安感，來自擋風玻璃上總是乾乾淨淨、不再有破碎的蟲翅 外面的路燈也不再常有成群飛蟲圍繞…… ⊱——寂靜的春天21世紀昆蟲版‧令人震撼的全球昆蟲調查紀實——★ A New Scientist Book of the Year《新科學家》年度圖書★ Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing溫萊特保育寫作獎提名◎澳洲首都坎培拉國會大廈周圍的蜜蜂為何像醉酒般搖搖晃晃，倒地死亡？◎墨西哥中部的帝王蝶為何在全球暖化下被凍死？ ◎沒有昆蟲，我們就沒有巧克力可以吃？◎昆蟲會幫人類擊退下一場大流行病？Novavax新冠疫苗是由秋行軍蟲（Fall armyworm moth）修改過的細胞開發而成的？一本令人震撼的紀實。挺過四億多年演化、占地球物種四分之三的昆蟲，是人類生命的關鍵支柱，如今正以驚人的速度消失中，部分地區減幅更高達80%。牠們正面臨最嚴重的生存危機。昆蟲種群的悄然崩潰，深刻影響了天空的鳥、我們餐桌上的食物，以及全世界的一切生物。「沒有昆蟲，就沒有巧克力。」許多農業生產都靠昆蟲纖細的肩膀一肩挑起，沒有昆蟲，地球上大部分生命也會跟著消失。作者米爾曼透過遍及全球的野外踏查與訪談，隨眾多科學家、昆蟲學家、農民、養蜂人、原住民和保育工作者，一起追蹤各地昆蟲族群究竟過著怎樣的生活、親臨被忽視的災難現場，包括墨西哥山脈帝王蝶的驚人遷徙、棲地急遽縮減；英格蘭翠綠的鄉村，如今幾已無昆蟲蹤影；美國廣袤的農田，卻成為蜜蜂的墳場等。是什麼導致昆蟲世界崩潰？人類如何高度依賴昆蟲？該如何阻止這個支撐我們的微型帝國消失？昆蟲危機的後果，甚至可能與氣候變遷不相上下？本書最精彩的部分，是聚焦在某些特定物種生態，並挖掘其背後糾葛複雜的社會文化經濟網絡。例如墨西哥帝王蝶為何在全球暖化下被凍死？與歐亞梅爾冷杉有什麼關係？保護區的導遊謀殺案，僅是一則生態訃聞？或是一場深陷經濟算計、利益衝突與氣候暖化的複雜博弈？美國中央谷地為何有蜜蜂竊盜偵探警官？然而這一切並非完全悲觀。只要給昆蟲機會，牠們就會想辦法恢復。作者提出一種溫柔的抵抗來減緩危機——「少做的力量」（The Inaction Plan）：打破人類自己偏好的方式，少維護草坪，少用殺蟲劑和除草劑，在自家就可進行保護。在這個生物多樣性無比破碎的時代，本書沒有末日般的咆哮，

A sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art from Dave Eggers, the award-winning, bestselling author ofThe Circle,Hologram for the King, andThe Eyes & the ImpossibleCricket Dib, born on the American prairie, has no particular prospects or ambitions until, in grade school, he realizes he can draw. He soon meets a girl, Olympia Argyros, one year older, who is captivating and brilliant and far more worldly. Recognizing his talent, she convinces him to deface, with profound vulgarity, a popular playground. Under her direction, he does it willingly, already in love, and thus begins a sixty-five-year entwining between Cricket and Olympia, encompassing friendship, working partnership and love affair. Together they go to art school—an experience of dubious value—and then navigate the art world for the next fifty years, together and apart.Contrappostois a moving and very funny novel about allies and art, and what it means to be an artist. All through their lives,

Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods - ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff - they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process...? You, t

The chaos and anarchy of Bunny vs Monkey meets the diary format of Loki and the sparring character dynamics of Blackadder in this two-colour, highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud debut!The underworld is a dangerous place.It's all fiery and there's marauding dragons and all sorts of other critters you wouldn't want to run into. Demise, aka Bone Head, isn't bothered about any of this.Why?Because he's a skeleton guardian of the underworld - and not just any guardian. He thinks he's the BEST and is determined to prove it... with catastrophic results...Demise just wants to impress his Big Boss, Hades, god of the underworld. Problem is, Hades barely knows he exists. After an attempt to get attention backfires horribly, causing the gates of Hades' castle to disintegrate, Demise and Mort are demoted to dog-sitting duty. And the dog in question? Cerberus, the famously ferocious three-headed dog of the underworld.What could possibly go wrong with two creatures made out of bones trying to keep a ma

★ 最小偵探出動，辦最大離奇失蹤案！★ 爆笑懸疑×彩色插圖×漫畫分鏡，閱讀節奏超帶感★ 古靈精怪主角登場，讓孩子一翻開就停不下來夜深人靜，巴斯城本該安安靜靜，沒想到就在一碗字母湯前，法比歐．尖牙竟然突然憑空消失！這起詭異又滑稽的案件，立刻驚動了全世界最講究穿著、最有自信、也可能是最迷你的偵探──芥末先生。面對線索稀少、危機步步逼近，還有壞蛋緊追在後，這位小小名偵探能不能在混亂中找出真相？本書以全彩插圖搭配漫畫式分鏡，帶出辦案的刺激、角色的怪趣與故事的笑點，就像一部節奏飛快的兒童偵探電影。適合喜歡推理、幽默與圖像閱讀的孩子，一起跟著芥末先生展開一場又驚又鬧的破案大冒險！Meet the number one (and smallest) detective, Monsieur Mustard. Dressed to the nines, he is a charming and very famous crime-solving mouse.Monsieur Mustard curls his whiskers just so, slips on his fancy suit, looks at the handsome front-page picture on the newspaper announcing his arrival in the city of Bath, and chuckles happily to himself. As soon as he leaves the house, he is mobbed by admirers, as usual. But just as he starts to sniff out his first mystery, everything seems to go wrong: his detective bag is stolen, he is knocked off his feet and his monocle shatters. It appears that not everyone is happy to have the world-famous detective in their city . . . With the help of new friends, can Monsieur

A funny bedtime picture book in an extra tall split-page novelty format!From award-winning picture book creator Guilherme Karsten, illustrator of Hen in the Bed.Praise for Hen in the Bed:"Charming version of the classic counting song "Ten in the Bed"" - BookTrustIt's night-time and everyone is fast asleep, until - WAAAH! - Baby Giraffe wakes up. Oh dear! As each animal wakes up the neighbour in the apartment below with their noisy snip-snapping, chattering and ROARING, soon the whole building is wide awake. Will anyone ever get any sleep. . .? Oh my! What a night!Turn the split pages to see the noisy mayhem mount up - and spot some cheeky mice joining the fun!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

An official illustrated Minecraft novel, new for 2026 – perfect for fans of A Minecraft Movie and for getting kids aged 10, 11, 12, 13 who love gaming into reading!The legendary Hero Crowe's Adventure School has appeared—and Belinda is ready to risk EVERYTHING to claim its ultimate prize.The most legendary school in the Overworld has appeared – and this year, Belinda is determined to conquer it.• First challenge: Find Hero Crowe's Adventure School (it appears in a different place every year).• Second challenge: Survive the deadly admissions test!• Final challenge: Be the ONLY student to win the ultimate prize!Belinda is determined to prove she's no coward. She'll face hair-raising mobs, navigate secret rooms, and outsmart saboteurs to claim Hero Crowe's legendary chest of rare treasures. But there's one problem – she's hiding something about her past, and if anyone finds out, it could ruin everything.But winning means more than just surviving deadly lessons. As alliances form and betra

A gorgeous own-voices love story with a twist - now with an additional swoony story set during a trip to California! Seventeen-year-old Sadie Wen is perfect on paper.It’s a reputation she’s fought hard to earn at the highly prestigious Woodvale Academy, and one she’s determined to maintain until graduation. The trick to keeping her model-student-smile plastered on her face at all times?She channels all her petty frustrations into her email drafts.One for the math teacher who refused to round her eighty-nine-point-nine percent up to ninety; one for the girl who blatantly copied her science project and took the credit for it. But most of her vehemently-worded emails are for her smug, infuriating co-captain, Julius Gong, who’s been the sharpest thorn in her side ever since they were kids.Sadie never meant for these emails to get out ... but now her whole life is about to change... From the author of THIS TIME IT'S REAL comes another own-voices love story with a high-concept twist, now wit

為什麼卓越企業會被不起眼的創新顛覆？市場領導者即使投入資源仍拼不過從邊緣竄起的創新者？劇變時代必須搶先閱讀的商業經典深入解析11個形塑現代世界的破壞性創新看見「改變明天」的新機會！富比士年度十大最佳商業書波士頓商業雜誌年度值得關注的商業書「摩根大通NextList」推薦書籍DisrupTV年度Top 25最佳商業書Future of HR Podcast 提升HR領導力的15本推薦書市場快速變遷，企業的傳統優勢已不再是成功的保證，尤其AI時代更讓經驗快速貶值，如何在變動時代中保持競爭力？關鍵就在於：企業不能只專注於「讓今天變更好」，更要追求「讓明天變不同」！以「破壞性創新」視角，看見隱形的成長賽道！本書作者史考特．安東尼名列Thinkers50 全球最具創新思維的思想家，他是「破壞性創新」大師克雷頓．克里斯汀生的事業夥伴，共同推動破壞性創新超過二十年，深入企業轉型現場。在此書中，他將破壞性創新定義為「透過將複雜的變簡單、將昂貴的變可負擔，從而扭轉現有市場或創造新市場」，並提供一套以「破壞」為核心的策略，幫助企業在變動時代開創新局：•企業該如何看懂變局？從火藥到iPhone等11項關鍵破壞性創新案例中，企業可學會辨識「破壞」的早期徵兆，提前看見機會、因應威脅。•企業如何運用破壞性創新策略取得成長？透過更簡單、更低成本的方式，切入被忽視的邊緣市場，在新賽道改寫競爭規則，實現快速成長。•是什麼讓企業難以創新？又該如何突破？辨識並清除妨礙變革的「組織幽靈」，亦即不利創新的組織文化與制度障礙，確保組織在變革中保持靈活。•企業如何預判未來趨勢並掌握先機？針對3D列印、生成式AI、自動駕駛等正在發生的創新，提供策略思考框架，企業可藉此掌握重構產業邊界的先機。在變局中做出正確決策的致勝指南「破壞」是進步的引擎，也是產業更迭的核心力量。無論是想布局下一個成長曲線的大型企業，或想在市場中突圍的新創企業，都能從本書中獲得啟發，在變局中做出正確的決策！

動物會協助人們療癒創傷，這源自出生前愛的約定。 寵物就是你的靈魂明鏡，反映你一直未竟的課題。 獨一無二的內在旅程，雙向釋放生生世世的恐懼根源。 ★靈性書籍金牌獎（Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award）得主 ★《寵物與你的靈魂契約》作者新書 ★認識五種情感創傷：受驚者、渴求者、敏感者、保護者、完美者 你的寵物超黏人，佔有慾很強嗎？ 你的寵物常過度警戒，到處亂尿尿嗎？ 你的寵物極具攻擊性，動不動就生氣嗎？ 共同生活的動物與人類之間，在能量上會彼此投射。 寵物會「鏡映」出人類同伴尚未療癒的情感創傷。 藉由覺察寵物的狀態，踏上修復彼此靈魂創傷的道路。 【本書簡介】 動物是我們身邊最棒的療癒者，樂於協助人們卸下情緒包袱。牠們是能量傳遞的媒介，能夠感受人類內在未被表達、未被療癒的情緒與情感，嘗試將這些情緒反映出來，藉此獲得人類同伴的關注。 動物支持我們的療癒旅程，但也有自身的恐懼與情感創傷要修復，那些創傷可能源自前世、幼年的成長經歷，或過往某些人類的對待。本書將帶領我們與動物夥伴，踏上前所未見的療癒旅程。 所有動物與人，都因為過往經驗而帶著無意識的恐懼。作者在書中提出了諸多方法及行動建議，來讓我們認清並療癒這些隱隱作祟的恐懼。本書的目標，是協助我們和寵物都能從累世受困的自我保護模式中解脫，體驗到靈魂原有的愛與歸屬感。 【五種情感創傷模式】 1.受驚者 動物鏡映：過度警戒、經常顫抖、閃避目光接觸、易失禁亂尿尿、皮膚問題 扭曲信念：外面世界不安全╱我不重要 療癒方向：臣服於生命 2.渴求者 動物鏡映：黏人、好妒、強迫性舔舐、過度進食、分離焦慮、消化或腸胃道問題 扭曲信念：我不值得被愛╱我不夠好 療癒方向：充實自己、滋養自己與愛自己 3.敏感者 動物鏡映：害羞、邊界感弱、愛躲藏、好脾氣、膀胱炎、牙齒牙齦問題 扭曲信念：我無權捍衛自己╱我是失敗者 療癒方向：感受被賦予力量並表達自己 4.保護者 動物鏡映：具攻擊性、易怒、很難信任人、心臟問題、髖部或後腿問題 扭曲信念：我是壞孩子╱我必須控制 療癒方向：信任他人、信任自己 5.完美者 動物鏡映：總是很聽話、很擅長執行任務、不擅玩樂、脊椎問題、關節炎 扭曲信念：我必須完美╱我必須正確 療癒方向：與自己的真實本質連結 【各界推薦】 「譚美檢視了人與動物之間的能量關係，融合了數十年的研究成果，讓

"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" —Kirkus ReviewsFor any child who loves making art! This I Can Read story, blending narrative with nonfiction, introduces many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art—and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a glossary.This Level One I Can Read and

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo's punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone? Hachi was happy to be Blast's biggest cheerleader, but now that the band is taking off, she's discovering that there are hordes of fans eager to take her place. To make matters worse, Hachi's happiness with Nobu is slipping through her fingers as an unexpected complication with Takumi threatens to upend her entire life. And unlike with her past romantic woes, the choice she makes now will change the lives of everyone around her.

Fish Do Not Have Feet is the latest offering from I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Critically acclaimed TJ Miller's humor shines in this story about a Fish who is determined to try out everything with his newfound feet, much to the dismay of his friend Octopus.This Level 1 I Can Read Comic is: Perfect for Shared Reading: Simple words, clear pictures, and easy-to-follow panels help children learn how pictures and text work together to tell a story.WELL-RESPECTED CREATOR: TJ's previous titles have received accolades from folks in the industry, including starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.SWEET, VIBRANT ART: Fish's shenanigans trying to convince Octopus of the joys of having feet are brought to life in Tim's signature style.EXPERT-VETTED: The I Can Read Comics program was made in consultation with educators and librarians.SOCIAL-

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different kinds of farmers along the way in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this tenth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these farmers: - Grain farmer- Vegetable farmer- Fruit farmer- Rancher- Dairy farmer- Chicken farmer- Sheep farmer- Llama farmer- Beekeeper- Fish farmer- Tree farmer- Flower farmer- Herb farmer

【陽光、沙灘、私人島嶼……以及一具接一具的屍體。】★《紐約時報》六大暢銷天后再度集結，首部「致命系」驚悚力作！★《Blackout》浪漫系列華麗轉身，揭開優等生最黑暗的秘密。★ 在這場春假，你最該擔心的不是風暴，而是身邊的朋友。「這本該是一場完美的逃離，直到秘密開始殺人。」瑟古德·馬歇爾學院的五名精英學生，身懷不可告人的過去，受邀前往佛羅里達的一座私人豪華度假村。他們渴望洗刷去年的悲劇陰影，卻沒想到踏入了一個更深不見底的陷阱。一場熱帶風暴切斷了與外界的聯繫，五星級的避風港瞬間變成奪命的牢籠。隨著同伴接連倒下，那些關於背叛、謊言與死亡的真相，正隨著浪潮一步步逼近。這不只是一場度假，這是一場關於「誰能活到天亮」的殘酷遊戲。六位全美頂尖作家聯手編織，節奏緊湊到讓你不敢呼吸。當每個人都有殺人的動機，你還能相信誰？Trapped at a luxurious resort off the coast of Florida, a group of elite teens are about to have a spring break they will never forget . . . but not all of them are coming home. The star-studded team of authors behind New York Times bestsellers Blackout and Whiteout returns with a thriller full of intrigue, betrayal, and heart-stopping romance.For Thurgood Marshall Academy's best and brightest--five friends who've been thick as thieves since kindergarten--this spring break is all about forgetting: they want nothing more than to wash away last year's tragedy, and the human-shaped hole it left in their friend group.It's a hole the new ki

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time. ◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263648654.pdf

《運動表現之恢復》集結運動恢復領域最新的科學研究，並汲取全球頂尖運動科學家與菁英運動員合作應用於表現與恢復的實務經驗。本書由法國國家體育與競技表現訓練中心（The National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance, INSEP）成員編輯，提供促進運動員恢復、最佳化訓練時間及避免過度訓練的技術與策略。在《運動表現之恢復》中，尖端的研究與技術為促進恢復過程提供實證策略。讀者將學習如何建構個人化且具實證基礎的恢復流程，以提升運動表現。本書特色在於收錄國際運動員與教練的個案研究，為安全且有效的恢復手段提供更多的相關討論與實務脈絡，並說明如何將這些概念應用於特定運動項目。其內容的深度與實用性，對於專業人士、運動員、教練及學生皆具吸引力。《運動表現之恢復》協助讀者改善恢復流程，幫助運動員更輕易地適應訓練負荷、降低過度負荷與受傷風險，最終能提升競技運動表現。

隨想集續 一些踩踏在虛空中的足跡 願我們心無波瀾，澄澈如天空。願我們彼此護慰，以度過這暫時的黑暗。 在出版了《隨想集》（2013-2022 年）三年之後，現在又集結了別冊《隨想集續》（2023-2025 年），以與心靈相契的朋友在靈魂的暗夜中互通款曲。這三年中，時代丕變！我們被催逼著隨著時代的鼓聲急速前行！將去往何方？不可確知，無法掌控。回顧身後？我們所熟悉的世界已一去不返了。這不僅是當代、也是古今共通的情境。思及此，我又要吟誦英國詩人馬修‧阿諾德（Matthew Arnold, 1822-1888）的詩句了，當時他與新婚妻子漫步在英國多佛海邊，遙見對岸法國的熠熠燈火：（這是最後的一段）Ah, love, let us be trueTo one another! For the world, which seemsTo lie before us like a land of dreams,So various, so beautiful, so new,Hath really neither joy, nor love, nor light,Nor certitude, no peace, nor help for pain;And we are here as on a darkling plainSwept with confused alarms of struggle and flight,Where ignorant armies clash by night.馬修‧阿諾德所處的十九世紀，是一個變動劇烈的時代，工業革命的浪潮如海嘯般湧來，作為心靈與生活支柱的宗教信仰也受到人們的質疑，他身處其中，內心感到極度的惶惑不安 ―如此紛繁，如此美麗，如此新穎，其實沒有歡樂，沒有愛，沒有光，沒有明確，沒有和平，沒有對痛苦的救贖；詩人是先知吧？德國詩人海涅（Heinrich Heine, 1797-1856）早已警告世人：德意志的民族主義將為人類帶來大禍，果然。馬修‧阿諾德的惶惑不安也非無病呻吟，他謝世之後不到三十年，爆發了第一次世界大戰，他詩中描述的爭戰相殘不幸成真。現在，二十一世紀在驚濤駭浪中走過了四分之一，網路、人工智能、商業與消費主義……撒下漫天巨網，傳統價值與既有體制正在崩壞瓦解，我們心中的惶惑不安較諸十九世紀的先賢們更為猛烈。我的讀者朋友們―願我們心無波

「薄伽梵」在印度的靈性傳承裡，代表的是上主在地球上的化身；《薄伽梵歌》即意為上主之歌（The Song of God），係記載上主克里希納（Lord Krishna）與阿朱納（Arjuna）王子間一場奇妙而不可思議的對話——關於靈性知識的揭示，是超越宗教的宇宙真相和人生哲理。《薄伽梵歌》是最重要的印度教修行聖典，同時也是許多印度大修行者最重視的一部經典，對今日之印度乃至全世界的很多層面，都有著極大的影響。聖雄甘地在他的自傳中說：「真理是至高的原則，而《薄伽梵歌》乃是指向真理之知識中，最精妙的書。」《薄伽梵歌》出自史詩《摩訶婆羅多》（Mahabharata），全書十八章，共七百行詩句。《摩訶婆羅多》敘述同為俱盧族的持國王（Dhritarashtra）百子與般度（Pandu）五子，兄弟之間為爭奪王權而進行的一場戰爭。戰爭在俱盧之野進行。由於持國王眼不能視，毗耶娑願意賜給他視力，讓他看到戰爭的情況。但持國王不忍親眼看到親族間的殺戮，毗耶娑遂將靈視的力量賜予他的大臣山佳亞，由山佳亞將戰況敘述給持國王。《薄伽梵歌》敘述的就是開戰前，克里希納與阿朱納王子間的一場靈性對話，藉由山佳亞之口說與持國王聆聽。在這場對話之後，接著的就是為期十八天的戰爭，戰況空前激烈，雙方死傷慘重。持國王一方全部罹難，般度一方也幾乎只剩下般度五子存活。俱盧之戰是歷史上的戰役，同時也是心靈的戰場。《薄伽梵歌》中的般度五子，代表的是我們認同的個性，而持國百子正是我們所不認同的陰影。不論認同與否，都是小我的一部分。小我既是造化所為，所以也是虛妄而不永恆的。克里希納在《薄伽梵歌》中一再地提醒我們，應平等看待一切二元對立的事物：好惡、成敗、榮辱、冷熱等皆然；從內在捨棄、不執著，並時時專注於至上。在《薄伽梵歌》中，克里希納不親身參與戰爭，卻擔任阿朱納的馬夫，正意味著我們應讓上主成為我們的馭者。總結來說，《薄伽梵歌》有兩個主要啟示：第一是捨棄與臣服。捨棄是放下對外在事物、內在欲望與感官感受的執著；臣服則是更進一步放下自我，將自己交給上主，全然地接受上主為我們所作的任何安排。第二個啟示是克里希納在這場對話的最後對阿朱納說的：「……你是我所摯愛的」，這是上主對我們的保證。我們原本就是上主的子女，在世間汲汲營營為名為利，無非也是反映著我們內心對愛的需要與渴望；只要捨棄與臣服並專注於上主，我們終可感受到上主無所不在的愛而永不匱

投資大師們的指定教科書巴菲特說：「別人貪婪時我恐懼，別人恐懼時我貪婪。」索羅斯說：「市場總是錯誤的。」華爾街教父 班傑明‧葛拉漢：「不做群羊，一要正確思考，二要獨立思考。」在價格處於高位時對利多消息保持懷疑，在價格處於低位時對利空消息保持懷疑。本書的五大原則總結：1. Your main purpose must be to keep the mind clear and well balanced. Hence, do not act hastily on apparently sensational information; do not trade so heavily as to become anxious; and do not permit yourself to be influenced by your position in the market.1.你必須目標明確，頭腦冷靜，不能因一些道聽塗說的消息而莽撞行事；不要過度交易讓自己變得焦慮；更不能盲目地固執己見。2. Act on your own judgement, or else act absolutely and entirely on the judgement of another regardless of your own opinion."To many cooks spoil the broth."2.要麼依照自己的判斷行動，要麼無視自己的看法、絕對徹底地按別人的判斷行動。「人多手雜反而壞事。」3. When in doubt, keep out of the market. Delays cost less than losses.3.當心存疑慮、游移不定時，不要進行交易，延誤成本小於虧損。4. Endeavor to catch the trend of sentiment. Even if you should be temporarily against fundamental conditions, it is nevertheless unprofitable to oppose it.4.努力培養對走勢的敏感度，即使目前你還不能把握它，但這也絕不會是作無用功。5. The greatest fault of ninety-nine percent out of

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The second hilarious full-colour graphic novel series from breakout talent Huw Aaron! Perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dogman and Donut Squad.PREPARE TO RE-ENTER THE GARDEN.The Treefairy stronghold of Oakhold has a new ruler. Yay! But there's already trouble. Boo!Something sinister is stirring in The Garden . . . And Pip could not give two hoots about it.That is, until best buddy Twig is KIDNAPPED. Now it's up to Pip and a most unlikely ally to set off on an epic rescue mission.Along the way, they will face ferocious squirrels, leeches, shocking betrayals, angry ladybirds, fairy enemies old and new, MORE leeches . . . and try their best to avoid . . . DEATH BY TOAD.Praise for Unfairies:"I loved everything about this book. It's just SO funny' - Rob Biddulph, bestselling author of the Draw With Rob and Peanut Jones series'You'll be wowed . . . Unfairies is enviably bonkers and I loved it.' - Sheena Dempsey, bestselling author of Pablo and Spash"[A] wild, witty adventure . . . Hilario

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【這場戲，誰才是真正的壞女巫？】一場夏日營隊、一齣音樂劇，以及一場醞釀了六年的友誼崩塌。對 Eowyn 來說，藍普萊特湖夏季營隊是她唯一的避難所。在那裡，她可以暫時忘記喪母之痛，並與她最好的朋友 Jules 重逢。她們曾約定要一起演出最愛的音樂劇《女巫前傳》(Wicked)。 Eowyn 是壞女巫 Elphaba，而 Jules 則是好女巫 Glinda。但在第六個夏天，一切都變了。Jules 變得冷漠、避而不見，甚至成了最熟悉的陌生人。「每個故事都有兩面，如果你想知道真相，就得聽聽兩個人的說法。」透過兩位少女交替的視角與橫跨六年的回憶剪輯，《Take It from the Top》 像是一場情感的解謎遊戲。作者 Claire Swinarski 犀利地剝開了友誼中隱藏的特權、偏見與誤解。Set at a camp over the course of six summers, this novel dives into the falling-out of two girls from different backgrounds who thought they'd be friends forever...until a production of Wicked brings all their buried issues to the surface. Claire Swinarski, Edgar Award nominee of the ALA Notable What Happened to Rachel Riley?, tackles privilege, perspective, and the power of friendship in this page-turning puzzle that readers will devour.Eowyn Becker has waited all year to attend her sixth summer at Lamplighter Lake Summer Camp. Here, the pain of her mom’s death can’t reach her, and she gets to reunite with her best friend, Jules Marrigan—the

In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destruction It's monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk's desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Tony realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really be behind these monster attacks, and calm the monsters at large!