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Best friends Astrid and Stella are back for another out-of-this-world adventure in Blast from the Past!, the fifth story in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky Fire up the turbo pumps, best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure! Alert! Alert! The Friend Ship's been hacked! A pack of evil pugs have infected Bobo with a computer virus and taken Astrid and Stella hostage! Unable to rescue his friends alone, Bobo builds a sidekick--Zobo, a friendly new robot with a talent for smashing things. The two will have to work together to free Astrid and Stella from Pugnacious D and his hungry hounds. Their daring rescue mission goes awry when the team discovers that the pugs have united with Evil Screenius and Kittywonkus--villains from the crew's past bent on destruction. This terrible trio is bad to the bone, but--with the help of an old friend--Astrid and Stella just might be able to defeat them and escape the doghouse. With a focus on soc

From a comedian and host of hit TED podcast,How to Be a Better Human, a hilarious and enlightening guide to laughing your way into a fuller life“Warning: this book may cause repeated smiling. It’s a delightful read about how we can bring more levity into our lives.”—Adam Grant, author ofHidden PotentialandThink AgainIn his days as an exhausted fifth grade teacher, Chris Duffy taught the funniest person he’s ever met: eleven-year-old Gary. Gary was the school newspaper’s official food critic, blasting cafeteria pizza for looking like cardboard and opining that the baked beans weren’t “beany” enough. These days, Duffy is a professional comedy writer and the host of a podcast with millions of listeners, but he’s never forgotten the transformative joy of laughing with Gary during a bleak Boston winter. InHumor Me,he shares a road map for how to cultivate and strengthen a sense of humor in a challenging world.Duffy embarks on a journey that takes him from comedy clubs to emergency rooms to

Are you sleepwalking through life?New York Timesbestselling author Deepak Chopra offers an accessible, powerful guide to personal transformation so you can unlock the power of awakened consciousness and grasp your limitless potential.In this groundbreaking guide to spiritual and personal wellness, Deepak Chopra unveils profound discoveries on how we can connect with our true self and construct a life free from fear. Building on decades of spiritual teachings, Chopra illustrates through enlightening sutras how to move from a state of simply surviving to leading an awakened life that unlocks the dormant potential within each of us. He also offers a Wellbeing Index by which we can track our progress on this journey towards awakening, helping increase intuition, access to insight, and a growing sense of ourselves as constantly changing beings which are part of a larger whole.Awakeningoffers the power to free you from the limitations of ego into a life marked by inner and outer peace, purpo

Achieve more by doing less…At work we often feel weighed down by an excess of initiatives, meetings, training and targets. Over-enthusiastic executives, interfering consultants and demanding stakeholders often get in the way of doing the ‘real work’. This leaves us feeling overwhelmed but underproductive.The Art of Less offers ideas for how to create a more effective and efficient organization by removing obstacles to meaningful work. Mats Alvesson and André Spicer explain how ‘organizational sludge’ gets in the way of performance, and what can be done about it. They show how unblocking systems and processes can improve work flow so people can focus more on the things that actually matter.The Art of Less is the essential guide to how overburdened managers and employees can break down barriers to more effective working and achieve more by doing less.

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

From the playground to the premier league, Leo K. Doyle knows keep calm and play ball...even when faced with his biggest challenge yet: the London Dragons. Riding high after their performance in the Tournament of Champions, Leo and his teammates forgot that their league ranking is bad. Like, really bad, and they don't have much time before they compete with the feared London Dragons. When a group of new players join the Knights, bad turns to worse as the team struggles to find its rhythm and a new player threatens Leo's central midfielder position.But when Leo has a setback that might ruin his season, not to mention his soccer career, team competition and league rankings are the least of Leo's worries. Can Leo and his team overcome their soccer struggles and fight for what matters most?For premier fans and soccer enthusiasts, T.Z. Layton's inspiring fourth book in The Academy series is perfect for middle grade readers and sports fans ages 7-13.Keep score with the other books in The Aca

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to longer novels! It's bright and early when the magic tree house spins Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay, California. It's their mission to collect sea urchins in the underwater kelp forests! But they know nothing about collecting sea urchins--can a grouchy boat captain help them? Maybe. But Jack and Annie have another problem when Annie finds a badly injured sea otter. They're not supposed to help the otter. . . but it's the right thing to do. Can they convince the grouchy boat captain to help them? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced re

'A staple in every art aficionado's library.' - GalerieNow available in a tactile mini formatThe Art Book is beloved throughout the world, known for introducing millions of readers to the joy of art appreciation. This award-winning, century-spanning survey features more than 600 artists from medieval times to modern day. Each is represented by a key work and an informative, explanatory text on the piece and its creator.In addition to hundreds of the world's best-loved artists, the selection includes many overlooked historical and cutting-edge contemporary figures, including: Berenice Abbott, Hilma af Klint, El Anatsui, Romare Bearden, Mark Bradford, Cao Fei, Cecily Brown, Judy Chicago, John Currin, Guerrilla Girls, Lee Krasner, Jacob Lawrence, Kerry James Marshall, Joan Mitchell, Zanele Muholi, Takashi Murakami, Louise Nevelson, Clara Peeters, Jenny Saville, Wolfgang Tillmans, and more.Breaking with tradition, The Art Book; is organized by names instead of dates, creating a vibrant A-t

A homecoming to Rome, Kentucky, sparks a new romance—and lots of drama—between two old family friends, from the New York Times bestselling author of When in Rome, Practice Makes Perfect, and Beg, Borrow, or Steal.Madison Walker left Rome, Kentucky, determined to make it in the culinary world. But after years of chasing success in New York, all she has to show for it is her shattered confidence and a desperate need for a fresh start. Coming home isn’t part of the plan—until an unexpected job offer lands in her lap: the head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant in her hometown. The only catch? It comes from James Huxley, owner of Huxley Farm, her brother’s best friend. James has always played it safe, keeping his head down and running the family business. But when Madison’s happiness is on the line, he’s willing to take up his estranged brother’s offer to launch a restaurant. James has loved her quietly for years, knowing she’s never seen him as more than an annoyance, but now

This book shows how North Korea's nuclear programme is central to Kim Jong-un's strategy for survival and leverage, tracing its roots to the origins of the North Korean state and the evolution of its security policies under Kim Jong-il. It analyses how, upon assuming power, Kim rapidly accelerated nuclear weapons development, culminating in advanced missile tests and a declared nuclear deterrent. This programme plays a key role in promoting regime legitimacy and national security and is designed to deter foreign intervention, especially from the US and South Korea. Diplomatically, Kim has leveraged nuclear capabilities to gain international attention, engaging in high-profile summits with leaders like Donald Trump, while never seriously compromising on disarmament.North Korea under Kim Jong-un also examines how, domestically, Kim maintains elite loyalty through a tightly controlled patronage system -- distributing privileges, purging potential rivals, and exerting strict control over t

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Placing Elysium in Renaissance Britain: Poetry, Politics, Theology, Eros is the first study of Elysium as a place in English Renaissance culture. The absence of such a study in the fields of literature and geography is surprising: from its captivating origin in the oceanic margins of Homer's Odyssey to its presence in the Eden of Milton's Paradise Lost, Elysium is a destination to be desired: it is the land of the blessed. As such, Elysium becomes a geographical site for an author's most valued space. In Britannia, Camden provides leadership for this project by citing Plutarch as locating the blessed place in Britain. Following Camden, Spenser centralizes the idea of Britain as Elysium. Subsequently, English authors make the Elysian place the site of a liberating sublimity as the height of artistic renown. This authorial template becomes the site for literary inflections in the realms of politics, theology, and eros. However, Kyd and Marlowe darken the Spenserian project, recalling Vir

光是拿在手上欣賞，就能聽到美妙樂聲。 至高無上的爵士散文 村上春樹最愛的爵士樂唱片 書寫188張唱片的二三事 唱片封面設計者大衛．史東．馬汀（David Stone Martin），諸如帕克、貝西、哈樂黛、蓋茲等，爵士樂黃金時代眾多唱片封面的設計皆出自這位傳奇藝術家之手。村上先生敬愛並蒐羅不少由他設計的唱片封面，本書以全彩介紹他珍藏的唱片。 爵士樂評人 政大傳院院長 孫秀蕙 名詞審定 「光是欣賞馬汀設計的唱片封面就覺得人生多少得到啟發。（…）若能讓大家覺得這本書是以馬汀設計的唱片封面為骨幹，與村上我 隨興暢聊自己對於爵士樂的想法就太好了。」 《South of the Border》封面是化身鬥牛士的帕克，也是令人印象深刻的設計。紅色鬥牛與黃色中音薩克斯風的鮮明對比堪稱一絕，說是馬汀最出色的作品之一也不為過吧。 查理．帕克Charlie Parker (正面右上) 繪著吹奏單簧管的狄芬科，彈奏鋼琴的彼得森，畫框裡的人是喬治．蓋希文。馬汀分別用紅藍黃這三種顏色描繪他們，別有一番巧思的構圖；與其說狄芬科手上拿的是樂器，不如說是變形的黑色甜甜圈。兩人在弦樂團的伴奏下展現絕佳默契，紡出豐富樂聲。 亞提．蕭&巴迪．狄芬科Artie Shaw and Buddy DeFranco (正面左上)

What is the nature of mass opinion on public policies? And what role do citizens' positions on policy issues play in their political choices? This book re-examines these questions, which lie at the he

From the winner of the Newbery Medal and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize comes a fast-paced coming-of-age novel - with aliens. Nathan never understood what was 'fun' about secrets, probably because he’s always had to keep a very big one. Although he appears to be a typical boy, Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet. Now, their time on Earth may be coming to an end. Nathan and some others are part of an experiment that suddenly seems to be going wrong. Some of them are disappearing without a word. After his family is called back to the mothership, Nathan begins to question everything he’s been taught to believe about who he is and why he's on Earth. '[A] twisty, thoughtful tale' Publishers Weekly 'Compulsively readable' Booklist Cover illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz

Join Bluey and Bingo as they play games at the weekend.It’s the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? Join them and discover what happens when Dad buys a statue that is definitely not a magic statue and meet Bingo’s new bug friend!“You sold me a magic statue!”“Give me back my dollar-ee-doos!”This board book will keep little ones entertained at the weekend!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Granny MobileBluey: BBQBluey: Daddy RobotBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

以「臺灣原鄉論」、「早期農業假說」聞名， 全球知名考古學家彼得．貝爾伍德全新力作 演化、遷徙、語言到農業，一本讀懂人類五百萬演化史 起源與演化，五百萬年的漫漫長路 自與黑猩猩分道揚鑣以來，人類踏上了五百萬年漫長的演化之路。南方古猿、直立人、尼安德塔人到智人，在遷徙、適應、演化、繁衍中逐步發展成今日的樣貌。本書作者彼得．貝爾伍德，為研究農業與人群擴散最權威的學者之一，他利用考古學、語言學、生物學等多種學科，一一呈現古代人族的演化脈絡，讓讀者理解人類如何一步步成為今日的我們。 遷徙與擴散，語言、文化散布的全球旅程 遷徙是塑造現代人類多樣性的另一關鍵力量。自人族出走非洲，跨越歐亞大陸、進入澳洲與美洲，其間的移動不僅改變了人口分布，也促成語言家族與文化習俗的擴散。從古人類的生存策略、工具使用，到早期農業定居點的建立，這些歷史事件共同描繪出一幅人類在全球舞臺上擴張的宏大圖景。 農業革命與文明的擴散 農業的出現徹底改變了人類生活方式。依賴可移動的馴化作物與動物，人口快速增長，並得以前往新的未知的領地。如今藉由語言的痕跡，探究出過往人類遷徙與演化的過程，也說明了今日世界族群、語言和文化呈現的樣貌。貝爾伍德巧妙融合考古學、古生物學、語言學與遺傳學證據，呈現人類演化、擴散與農業革命的整體脈絡，為讀者揭示人類多樣性的根源。 國內外好評推薦 「談農業與人類散布至全世界的話，彼得．貝爾伍德是最頂尖的專家。在這本優秀的著作中，他從我們的祖先和黑猩猩的祖先在演化上分家開始，講述了過去五百萬年間人類以及原始人類的故事。貝爾伍德這本全面、持平而迷人的記述，是讓複雜事件容易理解的傑作。把這本書放在你要讀的第一順位！」 ──賈德．戴蒙（Jared Diamond），《槍炮、病菌與鋼鐵》（Guns, Germs, and Steel）作者 「漫長人類史的有趣介紹，避開了以歐洲為中心的觀點，並利用了貝爾伍德六十年來歷經考古學轉型的第一手經驗。」 ──雷貝嘉．賽克斯（Rebecca Sykes），《親屬：尼安德塔人的生活、愛、死亡與藝術》（Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death, and Art）作者 「結合了考古記錄甚至是人類基因以及相關語系等多線證據，人類的五百萬年得以揭曉。彼得．貝爾伍德針對我們來自何處以及我們的遷徙如何塑造當今世界，都給予了豐富而

Table of Contents:Chapter 0 PrecalculusChapter 1 Functions and LimitsChapter 2 DerivativesChapter 3 Inverse FunctionsChapter 4 Applications of DerivativesChapter 5 IntegralsChapter 6 Techniques of IntegrationChapter 7 Applications of IntegrationChapter 8 Parametric Equations and Polar CoordinatesChapter 9 Vector SpacesChapter 10 Partial DerivativesChapter 11 Multiple IntegralsChapter 12 Sequences and SeriesAppendix A The Precise Definition of LimitsAppendix B Change of VariablesAppendix C Vector CalculusExercise AnswersIndex

An adorable novelty slider series all about things that go!All aboard the baby sub. See it floating in the bay. All aboard the baby sub.We'll go beneath the waves today. A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with! Climb aboard the submarine in this brand-new novelty series for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the sub move on every page.Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth. Bursting with adorable animal characters exploring under the sea, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment. Also in the series: Baby on Board: Train (2023), Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane(2024), Bus (2025), Boat (2025)

An adorable novelty slider series all about things that go!All aboard the baby rocket. Start the countdown, nice and slow. All aboard the baby rocket.Hold on tight, and of we GO!A fun rhyming text, perfect for reading aloud, and full of sounds for little ones to join in with! Climb aboard the rocket in this brand-new novelty series for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the rocket move on every page. Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth.Bursting with adorable animal characters off into space, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment. Also in the series: Baby on Board: Train (2023), Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024), Bus (2025), Boat (2025)

Holmes and Watson face treachery and danger in the latest full-length thriller by Bonnie MacBird, author of the bestselling Sherlock Holmes novel Art in the Blood. Murder, jealousy, and deceit underscore three interlocking mysteries as Holmes and Watson take on a high profile case at Windsor Castle, a boy drowned in the Serpentine, and a crusading women’s rights activist who suspects a traitor in her organization. The cases send them into danger into locales as varied as the Palace itself, a dockland cannery, an arts and crafts atelier, and a Gypsy encampment.But is there peril underfoot as well – right at 221B Baker Street? The twisting, breathlessly plotted conjoined mysteries that Bonnie MacBird is known for provide a thrill ride that will delight Sherlockians worldwide.

This thrilling and enchanting adventure takes best friends Thomasina and Anne deeper into magic. Perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James. When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire magic must be the source.Obsessed by the legend passed down through generations of the Guaire family, Thomasina’s Aunt Morven believes it is her destiny to become the Storm Prince. But to complete her transformation, she must seize control of wild magic and gain power over all magical beings. But it’s not just the balance of the magical world that is at stake.Wild magic is unpredictable, and its strong enchantments take hold of Thomasina, threatening to destroy the very friendship that binds the girls together.

The breathtaking new standalone fantasy from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESSTo win the God of War’s favour was wise – to fall in love with him would ruin me'Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a master of both fable-like whimsy and epic, sweeping adventure'—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning'Treacherously beautiful and dazzlingly romantic. This book will steal your breath and your heart!'—Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken HeartA deadly betrayal…When Liyen ascends the throne of Tianxia she vows to end her kingdom's obligation to the fickle immortals who once protected them.A dangerous alliance…She must learn their secrets to protect her people, but to do this she will have to forge a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.A fight for survival…A treacherous attraction ignites. But dark forces are cl

This new edition of Alex Latimer's best-loved internationally bestselling picture book is perfect for young dinosaur enthusiasts! 'Excuse me, please, but am I yours? I'm sure I am a dinosaur's!'When an icy wind pushes an egg from its nest, five friendly dinosaurs must get it home before dark. But who does the lost egg belong to? And will they figure it out in time?The stunning artwork and gentle introduction to a host of dinosaur species make this a book to be truly treasured. Look out for more of Alex Latimer's brilliant picture books including Dinosaur Hide-and-Seek, Godfrey is a Frog and Frank is a Butterfly.

A brand new forced proximity fantasy romance for fans of Lauren Roberts for 2026The powerful new fantasy romance for fans of Lauren Roberts, Rebecca Ross and Stephanie Garber.'You are my dearest destruction, my beguiling foe … and my Fated choice.''Fresh, fun, and compulsively moreish… A flawlessly executed enemies-to-lovers romance, with depth, heart, and just the right amount of spice!' – Charlotte Cross, author of The Brides.'A fresh, exciting concept, full to the brim with yearning…The tension? Stunning. The spice? Delicious. Romantasy fans are going to devour this!'– Abbie Eaton, author of Dragonhart.Renza Di Maineri is the leader of a realm on the brink of collapse. With time running out, she is forced to turn to the enigmatic Idris Patricelli.But the arrival of Idris’s promised mercenaries unleashes death upon the city of Halice, exposing a traitor lurking within their innermost ranks. For the second time, Renza realizes that Idris may be the very man Fate has destined her to de

Amid its distinctive geographical and climatic environment, the Lingnan region has nurtured a unique body of wisdom in Traditional Chinese Medicine along with its historical evolution.Starting from Lingnan’s local customs and eating habits, this book guides readers into the world of Chinese medicine, allowing traditional knowledge to be carried forward into the new generation!

「Practice and Practice：李錦繡、謝貽娟與我」以兩位嘉義出生女性藝術家李錦繡（1953–2003）與謝貽娟（1967–2017）為核心，透過作品、日常習作、實驗創作與教案，展現她們面對藝術、自我與他人之間的思考與實踐歷程。展覽亦由蔡志賢、康雅筑、王怡婷三位藝術家，透過田調與現地創作，共構跨世代對話，重新看見兩位嘉義當代藝術家的藝術與生命實踐。 1990年代開始，女性藝術逐漸受美術館重視，在經歷不同階段的展覽與歷史整理之後，近年各美術館更進一步關注女性的多重身分與社會角色，而形塑出不同視角和定位的展覽。於此脈絡下，嘉義市立美術館也關切此一議題，透過李錦繡與謝貽娟兩位早逝的女性藝術家，觀察她們如何在有限生命中迸發無限能量，也反思如何突破既有的性別論述框架予以重述及擴展。本展嘗試從李錦繡既有的高度評價之上，揭示她精妙融合書法線條的創作方法，以及投身兒童教育、奉獻自我的一面；從謝貽娟身上，則著重一位藝術家奮力的自我養成，是如何運用大量練習、自畫像、速寫本與複合媒材，建構自我與空間的對話。 展題「Practice and Practice」意為「實踐」和「練習」，透過研究與策劃，展覽不僅止是單純的作品觀看與賞析，也強調藝術創作中的實踐性與過程性，並從藝術家的作品和思想，進一步延伸至觀者之眼，開拓出第三空間。展覽以三個子題：「我與我們」、「加與減」、「方圓之外」，開展兩位創作者的生命與藝術之關聯，觀者可從中認識此對應與連結於時間進程中不斷演變、不斷被重賦意義所呈顯的多重面貌與內涵，深切感受藝術家實踐與練習的精神與能量。

The #1 annually updated general medicine guide presents the most important diagnostic and treatment recommendations as well as the most useful new clinical developments in every field of adult medicineFor more than six decades,CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatmenthas been delivering the authoritative information students, residents, and clinicians need to build their medical knowledge, expertise, and confidence. Written by top experts in their fields, this unmatched guide is formatted in a way that enables readers to find the answers they need quickly and easily.CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2026reflects the latest developments in medicine, guidelines, scientific literature, and more. Readers will find accurate, reliable, evidence-based coverage of more than 1,000 diseases and disorders along with a concise, yet thorough synopsis of diagnosis and treatment. This trusted classic covers all aspects of outpatient care and includes discussion of new developments and breakth

Enhance your introduction to marketing learning with Boone/Kurtz' best-selling CONTEMPORARY MARKETING, 20th Edition. The new chapter format and Assessment Checks ensure your effective understanding of the material. The inclusion of real-life company case studies, featuring Meta, Simon Property Group and Misfit Market, provide practical examples that deepen your understanding of marketing and demonstrate how concepts are applied in the real world. This fresh perspective helps you develop practical skills used by marketing professionals. Additionally, MindTap online learning provides access to assignments, case activities, practice quizzes and flashcards to reinforce your understanding. These resources support your course success to ensure you are well-prepared for a successful marketing career equipped with a solid foundation and a competitive edge.

A beautiful and uplifting story about courage and friendship, against the background of the Lunar New Year.Logan is VERY excited about the big lantern festival tonight—and he’s made a little dragon lantern to take with him!But when it turns out that the little dragon is afraid of the dark, Logan will need to muster all of his OWN courage to get them to the festival. Will Logan and his dragon be brave enough to reach the lights and fireworks of the Lunar New Year celebrations?

Learn to write with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with writing! With trails to trace, letters to write and loads of stickers, you’ll soon realise how easy it is to write words all by yourself.The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they’ll need for school.

Learn how to subtract with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with numbers! Featuring Dr. Seuss’s best-loved characters and filled with sums to solve and loads of stickers, you’ll soon realise how easy it is to complete simple subtraction.The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they’ll need for school.

Learn the alphabet with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with letters! With words to say, letters to draw and loads of stickers, you’ll soon know the alphabet from A to Z – and back again!The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they’ll need for school.

Learn to read a classic Dr. Seuss story with the help of The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers!Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun learning to read this classic Dr. Seuss story! Match the pictures in the story with your stickers and before you know it, you’ll be recognising words and reading all by yourself.The Learn With Dr. Seuss books have been specially designed to combine learning with fun. A range of zany characters and hilarious rhymes work together to introduce your child to counting and writing activities, building up the numerary and literacy skills they’ll need for school.

A dinky shaped board book packed with things that go.Discover all your favourite construction vehicles in this adorable shaped board book. Each uniquely-shaped page reveals a new vehicle, alongside a simple fact and aplayful sound to join in with. Little ones will love to DIG, BEEP and HEAVE alongas they meet diggers, bulldozers, cranes and dumper trucks.Packed with bright colours and friendly faces from Matthew Scott, the toy-like pagesare sure to hold the attention of the youngest babies while the simple facts areperfect for toddlers. Also in the series: I'm a Dinosaur (2025), I'm a Car (2025), I'm a Lion (2026), I'm a Bunny (2026)

亞里斯多德認為戲劇源自於人類天性喜歡模仿動作節奏和源自於古典祭祀儀式。在西方和中國的戲劇都有這種戲劇儀式起源說。本書旨在探討戲劇、儀式與社會進化的關係，討論儀式與藝術、神權與世俗、教會與宗教世俗化的過程，此中亦涉及戲劇如何從「要做的事」（A thing done collectively and regularly）到「看的事」（A thing to be looked at spectacle）的轉變。本書從西方和中國的戲劇例子：希臘悲劇和喜劇、中世紀宗教劇、莎士比亞、元明的雜劇《桃花女破法嫁周公》、《牡丹亭》到現代英美或歐洲戲劇，如易卜生、亞瑟．米勒和田納西．威廉斯的戲劇文本裡，找出祭祀與神話痕跡。

本書為暢銷繪本《The Detective Dog》的十週年紀念版，故事圍繞一隻觀察力敏銳的小狗 Nell，以及她與小男孩 Peter 在校園中展開的一場閱讀小冒險。某天早晨，他們走進教室，卻發現書架上的書全都不見了。究竟是誰拿走了書？又是為了什麼？在全班孩子的協助下，偵探狗 Nell 開始循線追查，用嗅覺與耐心一點一滴拼湊線索。故事以押韻文字推進，節奏明快，讓閱讀過程充滿參與感，同時自然帶出圖書館、閱讀與分享的重要性。十週年紀念版特別收錄作者親筆信與插畫家的草圖頁，並以燙金封面呈現，為這本深受喜愛的作品留下值得珍藏的版本。本書曾榮獲 Books Are My Bag Readers’ Award。A special anniversary edition of the bestselling picture book about an inquisitive dog and the curious case of the missing books, from the creators of Gozzle.Help Nell the detective dog solve the mystery of the missing books with this special tenth anniversary edition of the bestselling rhyming picture book The Detective Dog from the creators of Gozzle.Written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and illustrated by the multi-talented illustrator Sara Ogilvie, The Detective Dog 10th Anniversary Edition has a shiny gold foiled cover and includes a letter from the author and a sneak peek inside the illustrator's sketchbook.One day Peter and his dog Nell arrive at school to find all th

Filled with simple, black-and-white images of fabulously cute unicorns and their babies. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- Each book contains a quality, bamboo paintbrush- Ideal entertainment on-the-go - for road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- 16 pages of creative, mess-free fun for the very young- Cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's First Magic Painting series

內容簡介 佛法如暗夜之明燈、苦海之船筏。 現今世界局勢動盪不安，人心惶惶， 可從佛法中找到安心安定的力量！ ◆ 《勸發菩提心文》 發心是修行的根本、生死解脫的關鍵， 只要發菩提心，就有力量， 無論在生活或修行上， 皆能無往不利。 佛教藏經中關於菩提心的經論多達兩百餘部，當中文字簡潔、意旨深遠、最能感動人心者，當屬清代省庵大師所著的《勸發菩提心文》。此文旨在勸導眾生發起廣大菩提心，承擔上求佛道、下化眾生的菩薩行願，為歷來行者所推崇。本書重新詮釋此文，從現代視角出發，明確指出發心方向，並將菩提心細分為八類：邪正、真假、大小、偏圓，層次分明，義理精深。相較於其他佛經對發菩提心因緣的分類，文中所提出的十種「報恩發心」方式，更具實踐性與倫理意涵，契合當代人情與教育理念，展現出強烈的時代關懷，使發心成為真實修行的動力。本書突破傳統註解體例，融合現代生活經驗與心靈需求，彰顯菩提心在人間的實踐價值。於AI迅速發展、人心浮動的時代，期盼藉此引導佛弟子發願立志，破迷開悟，返歸菩提之道。 ◆【佛教徒必讀經典】系列 從佛教藏經中精選出適合現代人閱讀的30本經典，以「看得懂、用得著」為寫作理念，將深奧義理化為平易近人的文字，期能在日常中運用佛理化解人生煩惱。 雖然是「佛教徒必讀經典」，但不限定佛教徒，凡是對佛法義理、人生真理有興趣者，可選擇相應的經典來閱讀。 ※自2026年1月起，陸續出版！ 作者簡介 永東法師 美國西來大學宗教學博士，目前為臺灣佛光大學宗教學所兼任教授，與臺灣日本三十三觀音文化國際聯盟特別顧問。曾任佛光大學學務長、書院總山長、佛教學院院長、佛教學系系主任、佛光山禪學堂副堂主、佛光山北美巡迴弘講師、美國西來大學主秘、人事主任兼宗教學系講師，澳洲南天大學兼任教授，並於國際間多所大學進行客座講演與禪修指導等。著有The Short March to Wisdom、The Origin of Bodhicitta and its Development in Chinese Buddhism、《佛教人性與療育觀》、《當代台灣佛教發展趨勢》、《西晉聶道真居士譯經考》、《人間佛教世界展望》、《明‧蓮池大師《緇門崇行錄》與現代實踐典範》、《星雲大師著述「運用譬喻」模式研究──以《迷悟之間》套書為例》、《佛光山建築浮雕圖象之研究》等專書。 目錄 總序──佛說人要的寶典

"I loved losing myself in this beautifully realised, enchanting world!" Sophie AndersonBeware the firebird who grants wishes...they come at a terrible price.Lavender Wild is a magpie girl - she grows feathers, talks to birds and has a talent for finding lost things. But stuck in her tiny village, she wishes for freedom.So when her ex-friend Kit realizes his dad has gone missing on the deadly firebird's mountain, Lavender seizes the chance to set out with him on a rescue mission.Faced with earthquakes, daemons and witches, Lavender and Kit must rebuild their friendship to survive. Because the firebird is rising, and only they can save everyone from its flames.Discover a stunning new voice filled with magic and wonder, for fans of Katherine Rundell and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.