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The inspiration for the Netflix original series starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, coming January 2026!A practical joke goes chillingly, murderously wrong in Queen of Mystery Agatha Christie's classic detective story, Seven Dials.Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper, so the other houseguests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6:30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank then backfired, with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words "Seven Dials" were to take on a new and chilling significance. . . .

An illuminating, hilarious, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them from an emergency medicine doctor. Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death-escapologist--or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from flesh-eating bacteria to the work of a serial killer to the more mundane but no less deadly, and her work keeping people from dying (or being unable to) has uniquely prepared her to write this book. 99 Ways to Die: And How to Avoid Them is an illuminating, darkly funny, and practical guide to 99 of the most terrifying ways to die and how to avoid them. Dr. Alker manages to scare readers while making them laugh, preparing them for a wide range of deadly situations and conditions. Each chapter includes stories of her patients pertaining to the chapter's subject, as well as her related experiences in life and medicine. Sections include categories on sex, poison, drugs, biological warfare, disease, animals,

Learn about the inspiring story of Oprah Winfrey! The trailblazing entertainer and businessperson who became a global icon.Growing up between Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, little Oprah loved reading and performing poems and Bible verses at church. Sadly, life at home was very tricky. She lived in poverty and was not always treated with kindness. But Oprah didn't let this hold her back. She worked hard to achieve a scholarship to university, and by age nineteen she was a news anchor on television! From there, she went on to host her own TV show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and became a household name. Her empathy and openness changed television forever. She became one of the most powerful voices in media, working as an actor and producer as well as an interviewer and host, and proved herself to be an amazing businessperson. Oprah didn't stop there: she used her success to become a philanthropist and advocate for education and social justice. From the bestselling series Little Peopl

A thrilling, spine-chilling YA graphic novel from debut author Victoria Setian and Bloom artist Savanna Ganucheau--a modern spin on the classic horror novel Dracula Mina Murray is followed by death--at least, that's the rumor in her small town of New Whitby. An aspiring photojournalist, she has a knack for finding herself in unsettling situations to find interesting shots, like on the deck of the recently crashed boat the Demeter. While exploring the wreckage, Mina comes across large cases of dirt and debris--and the decaying body of the ship's captain. Intrigued by the ghastly scene, Mina tries to unearth more information about the abandoned ship, the captain, and the missing crew. Instead, she finds herself roped into her high school's newspaper club covering the big school dance her BFF, Lucy, is coordinating. It's a major bummer, but all might not be too bad if it gets her closer to Jon, her crush and guitarist for the local punk band the Romeros. But instead of catching Jon's eye,

Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A.J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with for a one-night stand, she knows her life just got very complicated.Craving a fresh start, Haddie Martin trades life in Chicago for a teaching gig in the quirky small town of Summertown, IL. But when she stops in a hotel to rest for the night, she locks eyes with a painfully handsome, nameless stranger who would make the perfect one-night stand. Only...she chickens out at the last minute and disappears.Never expecting to see the man again, Haddie leaves her embarrassing exit in the rear view and drives straight to her new home. She arrives only to find out, thanks to her new landlord, that her apartment has been double rented, and of course, the other tenant is none other than Levi Rourke, the gorgeous man Haddie bailed on just the

For readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, The Dallergut Dream Department Store, and The Midnight Library, a sweetly magical and uplifting novel about a young woman who inherits an enchanted bakery that spirits visit on their last stop before the afterlife.Twenty-seven-year-old Yeon-hwa has inherited a neighborhood bakery from her grandmother. Curiously, her grandmother’s will spells out two conditions: Yeon-hwa must keep the shop going for at least another month and only open it to customers from 10 PM until midnight. Yeon-hwa is hesitant at first; her grandmother was always distant, raising Yeon-hwa after her parents died in a car accident. But she agrees to the terms, hoping that running the bakery will help her to finally understand her grandmother after all these years.Yeon-hwa soon learns that the Hwawoldang—the name means “flower moon temple” —is not an ordinary dessert shop. The customers who arrive late at night are spirits, there to attend to unfinished business before being

以美國作家 Zora Neale Hurston 童年為靈感，本書描繪一個相信故事能帶來奇蹟的小女孩。透過詩意文字與鮮豔插畫，孩子能看見想像力與創作的力量，也認識文學如何影響世界，是一本充滿希望與靈感的繪本。A tall tale inspired by the life and works of American writer, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston Small-girl Zora knows her stories are going to change the world. Although her neighbors might not believe her outlandish tales, she's sure they're the key to ending the drought in her town. If she can make people laugh at her stories, she'll be able to gather enough tears to bring back her mama's garden and more. But when things don't go exactly as planned, Zora learns that with creativity, determination, and faith, a little magic might be possible. Filled to the brim with references to Zora Neale Hurston's classic characters and details from her own life, Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories is a joyful tribute to an icon of American literature and the everlasting power of storytelling.

升上七年級後，Luna 的生活出現微妙變化。她原本只想安靜寫字、和好友分享創作，卻因 zine 的成功被捲入人氣團體之中。看似被接納的背後，是不斷調整自己、壓低真實聲音的過程。當選擇越來越多，她也必須面對最困難的問題：要成為別人期待的樣子，還是忠於自己？本書以真誠又帶笑意的敘述，呈現成長的尷尬、掙扎與重新站穩。Chanel Miller 延續前作《Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All》的溫度，描寫中學階段最脆弱、也最關鍵的時刻，並獲得 Kirkus、Publishers Weekly 等多家星號好評。What's the deal with middle school, anyway? Award-winning author and artist Chanel Miller explores the glorious mess that is middle school--and the way growing up, finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering. At the end of sixth grade, Luna knows who she is: a small, quiet girl who loves writing and making zines with her best friend, Scott. But when one of their zines takes off, somehow Luna is swept up into the popular group and learns just how much of herself she's going to have to compromise to stay there. Will she give up her writing? Her best friend? What about her own beliefs about who she is and what she stands for? In a contemporary novel that feels like today's Are You There God? It's

Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more, she is determined to help her family out. Using her math skills, she develops a new formula. Find a way to make groceries cheaper? + make money (how) + what else? = us being happy From clipping coupons to selling zaatar sandwiches and more--will her formula to make money work?

★ 《Nayra and the Djinn》作者全新圖像小說，夢境般華麗的青春奇幻★ 如果你能看見「每個人心裡長出的花」，世界會變成什麼樣子？★ 256頁全彩圖像小說，絢麗花朵與夢境畫面交織的感性故事★ 關於友情、身分認同與心靈成長的動人旅程當女孩能看見每個人內心的花朵，她也看見了那些被隱藏的情緒與祕密。《Wallflower》以夢幻花朵與飽滿色彩描繪青春成長與友情力量，透過圖像小說形式探索身分認同、家庭壓力與內心創傷，是一部兼具奇幻想像與情感深度的作品。From the author of the critically acclaimed Nayra and the Djinn comes a stunning graphic novel about a girl who must uncover the truth behind her strange visions.For as long as Marlena can remember, she has seen flowers growing on everyone she meets: personalized poppies and daisies and roses of every color that give away what their owners truly feel. Invisible to the rest of the world, the flowers have always felt too overwhelming, too much for Marlena to take in when they don't always match what their owner shows. She’s long since given up convincing anyone else that they’re there.Until she meets Ashe, a charming transfer student who can somehow see these mysterious flowers, too. Unfortunately for Marlena, Ashe wants nothing to do with her. But as their tho

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the sixth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Only weeks remain before the election that will decide the fate of supernaturals in Estero, with presidential challenger Magdalia Palacio in the lead. Desperate to maintain his grip on power, corrupt President Fuerte has leaked photos of the forgotten five to the press, making the kids public enemy number one. And now the location of their safe house has been discovered, and the five and their friends are on the run.With their identities revealed to the world, the kids must master the art of disguise to move freely about Estero, including infiltrating an upcoming Fuerte campaign event at the Estero City Zoo. But the other side is willing to play dirty, so the five will have to be ready for anything.Meanwhile, Cabot’s parents, who have been acting as double agents for years, dare to cross the president and a

A vampire hunter goes undercover at a mysterious university—and finds herself in love with her roommate, an alluring vampire, in this seductive sapphic paranormal fantasy.“Then her red eyes are on mine, gentle, deadly. She takes her time kissing my neck. I pull her closer and say:bite me.”In the mists of the ScottishHighlands is a university where vampire students study alongside humans.RebeccaCharityis a vampire hunter undercover at the university, searching for the mysteriousBook of Blood and Roses, a lost compendium of ways to kill vampires. If she finds it, she’ll be one step closer to avenging her parents, who were slain by those creatures of the night.But when Rebecca arrives, she finds something unexpected: a coffin. Her new roommate is Aliz Astra, scion of one of the most powerful vampire families... and the most beautiful woman Rebecca has ever met.The maddeningly gorgeous Aliz is everything that Rebecca has always hated, but also everything she ever wanted, and now Rebecca do

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksSOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIESINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!AN INDIE NEXT PICKEither you're in or you're out. Welcome to the Thrashers, the elite friend group at New Helvetia High. They're everything everyone wants to be. Jodi Dillon was never meant to be one of them. Julian, Lucy, Paige, and the infamous Zack Thrasher are rich, sophisticated, and love attention. Jodi feels out of place, but Zack's her childhood best friend, so she's in. Then Emily Mills, who desperately wanted to be a Thrasher, dies--and the whispers about the Thrashers begin. As Emily's journal surfaces, detectives close in, and Jodi faces an impossible choice: betray her friends or protect herself. But as eerie messages and strange occurrences escalate, it becomes clear--Emily isn't done with them yet. A twisty thrill-ride of unforgettable drama and suspense that "encapsulates the vulnerability of adolescents playing adult games" (Ali Hazelwood) from USA Today bestselli

Knock-knock! Who's at the door? Join Cat and Dog as they await the arrival of one special Easter visitor in this hilarious illustrated picture book.Easter is here! But where are the eggs? Join Cat and Dog as they search for a much-awaited Easter visitor!When Dog's descriptions of the Easter Bunny leave a few imaginative gaps for Cat to fill in, they soon find their home full of many other long-eared, fluffy-tailed creatures who are more than ready to enjoy the celebrations...Full of seasonal silliness and springtime charm, this hilarious story will have cat and dog lovers barking with laughter!

A swoon-worthy romantic dramedy about finding love and reconnecting with your culture in the most surprising ways--now in paperback. Taiwanese American Catie Carlson has never fit in with her white family. As much as she loves her stepmom and stepsister, she yearns to understand more about her culture and find her biological mother. So Catie is shocked when an opportunity comes knocking on her door: Her summer spa coworker, Toby, says he'll teach her Mandarin. In exchange, she needs to teach him how to date so he can finally work up the courage to ask out his crush. The only problem is that Catie doesn't actually have any dating experience. But she can fake it. With her late father's copy of The Five Love Languages and all his annotated notes, Catie becomes the perfect dating coach. Or so she thinks. As she gets dangerously close to Toby and to finding out what really happened to her biological mom, she realizes that learning the language of love might be tougher than she thought. Stef

A funny comic with robots, monsters, and aliens-that's just right for second graders! Sam claims a monster ate his homework, the tub is full of alligators, and extraterrestrials have named their planet in his honor. But when Sam's exaggerations alienate his classmates, the tall tales escalate. Are robots really attacking his house? (Of course not! Sam made it up!) As in Aesop's classic "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," Sam's community rallies to help him out. And Sam learns how a big fib can have serious consequences. I Like to Read Comics(R) are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. I Like to Read Comics(R), like their award-winning I Like to Read(R) counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. We hop

Learning how to read should be as fun as a day at the beach! Frolick in the sand with four canine friends on a letter-replacement adventure in this phonics-based early reader from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long. The Letter Setters--a lovable group of dynamic dogs--are enjoying a day at the beach, where Pat has D-U-G the perfect sandcastle! But when a huge wave washes the masterpiece away, the plan turns out to be a D-U-D. . . until the setters come up with a new idea to F-I-X this doggone mess. They'll build S-I-X sandcastles, and keep their favorite one! But as their plans and their castles take shape, these curious canines realize that the best castle of all might be one they build together. In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a three letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word--and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels

Discover the mysteries hidden deep within a maze of an abandoned house in this official Minecraft novel! Amy is pretty happy living the quiet life at home. She can mine ore, read up on oceanography, hang out with her pet cat. What's not to love? Her brother, on the other hand . . . Marc is always leaving their village to look for excitement. But when a couple of weeks go by without any word from him, Amy can't help but worry. Digging around, she discovers Marc has gone off alone in search of someplace called Glory's Haven, a house deep in the forests where (supposedly) the greatest adventurer their town has ever seen stashed a ton of loot. With nobody else to turn to, Amy decides to mount a solo rescue mission for her lost brother. She and Marc explored together all the time when they were little. How hard could it be to find him now? Turns out--it's pretty hard. After facing spiders, creepers, slimes, and mobs she's never even heard of, Amy is beginning to realize that something is se

我們並肩而坐，卻隔著一整個宇宙。「你真的了解那個每天睡在你身邊的人嗎？」在《Strangers》中，貝兒．波登（Belle Burden）打破了婚姻的粉紅濾鏡。這不是一本教你如何修補關係的工具書，而是一場關於「看見」的旅程。她寫出了所有已婚人士都曾感受過、卻不敢言說的瞬間：當對話變成例行公事，我們何時變成了住在同一個屋簷下的陌生人？在「妻子」與「母親」的標籤之下，那個真實的「我」去了哪裡？我們追求的究竟是真正的親密，還是僅僅是不用孤單一人的安全感？這本書，獻給所有在關係中感到孤獨的人。 貝兒以如手術刀般精準的文字，劃開了婚姻的皮肉，讓我們看見其中的恐懼、渴望與那份依然存在的、微弱卻堅定的愛。「讀完這本書，你會想轉過頭，重新認識身邊的那個人。」A gorgeous memoir about the sudden end to a seemingly happy marriage--an aching, love-filled, and transcendent account of surviving betrayal and discovering joy "A powerful testament to reclaiming voice, power, and joy." -- Adrienne Brodeur, New York Times bestselling author of Wild Game On a chilly day in early spring, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. Belle was shocked; he had always been a committed partner and a devoted father to their three children. She thought they were in love. She thought he--they--were living the life they'd always wanted: professional success, summers at their beloved beachsid

AN HBO ORIGINAL SERIES, COMING JANUARY 2026 Taking place nearly a century before the events of A Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A Song of Ice and Fire. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND BUZZFEED These collected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living consciousness. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne, there was Dunk and Egg. A young, na鴳e but ultimately courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals--in stature if not experience. Tagging along is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg--whose true name is hidden from all he and Dunk encounter. Though more improbable heroes may not be found in all of Westeros, great destinies lay ahead for these two . . . as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, an

Over 1 million copies sold worldwide!International Bestseller“Smart, insightful, and warm. Dr. Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need.”—Lori Gottlieb,New York Timesbestselling author ofMaybe You Should Talk to Someoneand co-host of theDear TherapistspodcastDrawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit,Why Has Nobody Told Me This Beforeteaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. Dr Julie Smith’s expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient, whether you want to manage anxiety, deal with criticism, cope with depression, build self-confidence, find motivation, or learn to forgive yourself.Why Has Nobody Told Me This Beforetackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions

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"The Inimitable" Charles Dickens captured the ethos of Victorian England in his writing and was undeniably a celebrated author--indeed a celebrity author--in his own time. With writing that ranged from hilarious caricature to gritty social realism, he managed to effectively blend entertainment with wide-ranging social critique. No element of Victorian society was spared, as his novels put the spotlight on class structures, education, industrialization and urbanization, the legal system, attitudes toward the poor and orphans, gender relations, and global networks. This keen exploration of social issues speaks to 21st century readers, and a continued interest in Dickensian characters, plots, and themes motivated this updated guide for students, teachers, and fans alike. This companion to Dickens's major works carefully curates material relating to the author's life and times to allow deeper engagement with his Victorian era writings. Entries covering each of Dickens's major works include

Jim Panzee is very grumpy about Valentine's Day until his buddy Norman shows him that this celebration is for everyone. When Jim hears Oxpecker cooing over her doting boyfriend on Valentine's Day, he has just one thought: Gross. But Jim finds out that not everything about Valentine's Day is hearts and kisses.Jim learns there are different types of valentines and many kinds of love, such as love for a parent or for friends. This funny non-saccharine story is full of the same silly humour that characterises all the beloved titles in the New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series. Read more in the Grumpy Monkey series: Grumpy MonkeyGrumpy Monkey Party Time

They say love conquers all, but can it win in a war between demons and exorcists – or might it just tear them all apart . . ?A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City.Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.

The teachings of Stoic philosophy began and thrived in the Greek and Roman world until the 3rd century AD, and has since experienced multiple revivals right up to the modern day.

From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time!Discover the inspiring story of Mikaela Shiffrin, a record-breaking alpine skier who battled tough times to become the very best.Mikaela grew up under a snowy mountain in Colorado, USA. Her family were all big fans of skiing and by the age of two she was already gliding all by herself, determined to beat her brother! This was to be a theme throughout Mikaela’s career as, inspired by skier Heidi Voelker’s message as a junior skier she added the acronym A.B.F.T.T.B to her helmet: ‘Always Be Faster Than The Boys’!Mikaela truly fell in love with skiing when at the age of just six she started training for slalom. She went to the Burke Mountain Academy, a top US ski school and at sixteen won her first World Cup trophy. Between 2013-2018, Mikaela broke many records and won two Olympic Golds – one at the Winter Olympics in Russia in 2014 and one at the Winter O

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) is a systematic and evidence-based approach to examining teaching and improving learning that is openly shared. In the summer and fall of 2024, the National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education held a public workshop series exploring current and future applications of SOTL to health professional education and elevating its critical value for advancing health professional workforce development across the education to practice continuum. This Proceedings of a Workshop highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.

The Second Chance Convenience Storeis a Korean million-copy bestselling novel set in Seoul, telling the charming story of a store owner who gives those who work for her a second chance at life. For fans ofWelcome to the Hyunam-dong BookshopandDays at the Morisaki Bookshop.'Holding on to the belief that life had meaning and must go on, I, too, would carry on.'In this million-copy bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in a homeless man who does a good deed – a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighbourhood.Seoul Station is home to Dokgo, a man with no memories of his past. Until one day his subdued existence is disrupted when he stumbles upon a lost wallet, triggering a chain of events that will change the course of his life.Enter Mrs. Yeom, a retired teacher turned convenience-store owner, who, upon discovering Dokgo's act of kindness in returning her purse, offers him a meal as a token of her gratitude. Their chance encounter blossoms into an unexpec

This open access book examines adaptive regulatory frameworks to tackle the emerging risks and opportunities of the digital transformation in the critical sectors of energy and finance. With contributions from leading experts across Europe, the book reveals how digitalisation impacts public values, policy goals, and regulatory approaches, providing comparative insights on the benefits and risks of digital transformation. Through case studies on cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory sandboxes, it also explores the evolving role of non-state actors.By advancing forward-looking solutions such as dynamic regulation and collaborative governance, the chapters are tailored to meet the unique regulatory needs of the critical sectors of energy and finance. Ideal for academics, policymakers, and industry leaders, the book highlights strategies for achieving sustainability, stability, and resilience while fostering innovation. For those seeking actionable insights for policy adaptation or b

Slavery in Early Modern Philosophy 1500-1765 contains thirty-four philosophical texts about slavery composed in Europe and America between 1500 and 1765. These readings demonstrate that debates about slavery deserve a central place in the history of philosophy, and are crucial for understanding early modern moral and political philosophy, as well as the development of the concept of race and the history of racism. Included here are many previously unpublished and newly translated texts that discuss various aspects of slavery and represent many different perspectives. Some treat slavery as a purely theoretical issue, others explicitly examine transatlantic slavery, the enslavement of American Indians, or other specific historical institutions. Some criticize slavery, others defend it. Some focus on ethical or political questions, others on epistemological or psychological ones. Some explore the general permissibility of enslavement, others the morality of slave rebellions or the obligat

PrefaceThis book is written and edited following the guidelines below: 教育部於民國107 年發布之十二年國民基本教育技術型高級中等學校群科課程綱要――外語群 “中階英文閱讀與寫作練習” is a comprehensive split edition coursebook for students in their second year of vocational high school to develop their reading and writing skills. The book includes a broad collection of topics related to news media, social issues, cultural differences, and environmental sustainability. In “中階英文閱讀與寫作練習,” students can use and improve their English skills through readings and exercises that will help them make progress on a daily basis.Each unit has two main readings with different types of texts. For each reading, students are guided through a set of steps: before you read, while you read, and after you read. These help students understand the act of reading in a logical, helpful way.After the two readings in each unit, there is a writing section that teaches grammar points and writing skills. At the end of each unit, students take what they have learned and

PrefaceThis book is written and edited following the guidelines below:教育部於民國107 年發布之十二年國民基本教育技術型高級中等學校群科課程綱要――外語群“中階英語聽講練習” is a comprehensive split edition coursebook for students in their second year of vocational high school to develop their listening and speaking skills. The book provides a broad collection of topics based on real-world situations and various activities promoting interaction with peers. In “中階英語聽講練習,” students can use and improve their English skills to build fluency in their everyday English conversations and professional speeches.Each unit has two main listening texts. For each listening text, students are guided through a set of steps: before you listen, while you listen, and after you listen. These help students learn how to listen and understand spoken English.After the two listening texts in each unit, there is a speaking section that teaches a grammar point, a pronunciation rule, and a speaking tip. At the end of each unit, students take what they have learn

A Universe of Earths retraces the exhilarating story of how we came to imagine the Earth as a "wandering star", a vision of our place in the world which has ignited humans' ongoing passion for space t

In the third book of this hilarious series—perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco—Pencil makes a new friend... and Eraser learns that three can be a crowd.Pencil and Eraser complement each other perfectly, like any best buds should. Who else could help Pencil when she messes up her drawings in art class? But what if she didn't make any mistakes? Enter Ruler, a new friend who can easily help Pencil keep her lines straight, without any need to ever erase again...When these school supplies learn a green crayon has gone missing, Pencil insists her new bud Ruler join their quest to save them. The two hit it off immediately, building off each other’s wacky ideas. And as the sole voice of reason, Eraser quickly starts to feel like the odd one out. With Stella and the rest of the students due back form lunch any minute, and each of their plans to rescue Green a bigger disaster than the last, can our dynamic duo learn to work as a trio before it’s too late?Series Overview: Book 1: We Have a Dull-Em

This exciting Little Golden Book stars Raphael from Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Meet Raphael, a wise-cracking Ninja Turtle who's always ready for adventure. Sure, he might have a little bit of a temper, but he's also eager to prove to his brothers that he's more than a just tough guy and that they can count on him when times get rough! Fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ages 2 to 5 will enjoy this Little Golden Book that's also sure to excite adult collectors. Check out these other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Little Golden Books!Totally Turtles!I Am LeonardoI Am MichelangeloLittle Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello burst from the sewers again in Nickelodeon's animated series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

本書描寫一個無聊到極點的小女孩 Rita。她在房間裡伸展、跺腳、對著鏡子發呆，時間彷彿停滯不前。就在無所事事之際，她的想像力悄悄展開：如果全世界感到無聊的人一起上了公車，無聊像氣球一樣把人撐得鼓鼓的，慢慢飄向天空，直到遇見足以讓人眼睛一亮的事物，才終於洩氣落地。當媽媽呼喚她吃晚餐時，Rita 已沉浸在忙碌又豐富的內心世界。本書以幽默的方式，描寫無聊如何成為創意的起點。Felicita Sala 一貫細膩的圖像敘事風格，為所有曾感到無聊的讀者，留下溫柔的共鳴。Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging her arms. Time drags on, and there she remains: catatonic with boredom. In her tragic and weakened state, her mind drifts to the beginning of a daydream. What if all the bored people in the world gathered together and got onto a bus? What if the boredom filled them up like balloons, with tiny heads and arms sticking out? What if they floated into the sky, bobbing along until they each spied something exciting enough to make them toot the boredom out? By the time Rita's mother calls her for dinner,

The New York Times bestselling author illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be creates an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was somthing wild inside of herthat wanted to come out. With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner "wild" and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.

The Sweet Valley Twins are no strangers to vying for attention. But when their mom starts focusing on helping a friend, the twins face a tough choice: should they team up against her or make room for someone new in their family? Dive into the fun and drama of this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! The Sweet Valley Twins have a lot of work to do - between Elizabeth's newspaper articles and Jessica's new celebrity cook book project, there's barely any time for anything else! When their friend Mary decides to help them both the twins are relieved - but Mary seems more determined to help their mom around the house than them with their work! Jessica is suspicious that Mary is more interested in Mrs.Wakefield being her new mom than in actually being friends with her and Elizabeth, but Elizabeth isn't so sure. There has to be a reason why she'd rather be with the Wakefields than at home, right? The exciting seventh entry into the hit graphic novel adaptation of the beloved Swee