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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

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.

Perfect for all children who love dressing up, or fairies! Contains lots of charming outfits to dress children as fabulous fairies - from ballet fairies and garden fairies to a wonderful rainbow fairy. The stickers are specially designed to be easy for little fingers to peel and stick. A mess-free way to keep little children busy, at home or on the move.- Big stickers, specially designed for little hands.- Includes some special sparkly stickers!- Perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and concentration skills.

This delightful animal-themed activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles.- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control- Perfect for sharing with preschoolers

Five funny tales that are sure to engage young children and help them improve their reading through phonics. This book features a gang of ants in need of a new wardrobe, a snail bringing mail and a bee who makes tea. A crow in the snow and a cow who joins the circus complete this hilarious set of stories.

Bursting with easy fingerprinting ideas, this fun activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colours. Inspired by famous paintings, you can decorate hats, fill vases with sunflowers, dot markings on tigers and dragons, and even create your own art show. Simple text introduces each activity, and you can see all the original paintings at the back of the book.A spiral binding means pages lie flat for easy printing.

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。

左乙萱的第三本書《洛夫與超現實主義：超現實主義的技巧與觀念、《石室之死亡》與〈金龍禪寺〉》指出洛夫造詣非凡的超現實詩《石室之死亡》與〈金龍禪寺〉反映洛夫的超現實主義論作與他參考的超現實主義英文書中的超現實主義技巧與觀念。自創「詩之美可感而不可盡解」的理論，左乙萱主張艱澀難解的詩的詩意包含在美中。左乙萱以弗瑞德瑞希‧馮‧席勒（Friedrich von Schiller）、赳瑟夫‧愛德森（Joseph Addison）、萊恩諾爾‧崔林（Lionel Trilling）、貝內德投‧克羅切（Benedetto Croce）、維絲瓦伐‧辛姆柏絲卡（Wisława Szymborska）、豪爾德‧內默諾夫（Howard Nemerov）的詩論解釋自創的理論。Sarah Yihsuan Tso’s third book Lo Fu and Surrealism: The Techniques and Concepts of Surrealism, Death of a Stone Cell, and “Golden Dragon Temple” suggests that Lo Fu’s virtuoso surrealist poems Death of a Stone Cell and “Golden Dragon Temple” reflect the techniques and concepts of surrealism he discusses in his essays and in the English books about surrealism he consulted. Tso maintains, in her own theory, that “poetry’s beauty can be intuited, but the ideas cannot be thoroughly deciphered.” Tso argues that the ideas of abstruse poetry are enmeshed in its beauty. Tso applies the poetical theories of Friedrich von Schiller, Joseph Addison, Lionel Trilling, Benedett

The gripping new mystery thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author behind the Netflix sensation and TV series Fool Me Once.* NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX TV SERIES NETFLIX, STARRING JAMES NESBITT, RUTH JONES AND MINNIE DRIVER*---YOUR DAUGHTER IS MISSING AND SHE'S MADE IT CLEAR SHE DOESN'T WANT TO BE FOUND.One day you see her, frightened and clearly in trouble.So you approach her, beg her to come home.She runs.And you do the only thing a parent can do. You follow.Because she’s your daughter, and you’ll do anything to protect her.EVEN IF IT MEAN RISKING YOUR LIFE TO SAVE HERS …_____Praise for Harlan Coben...'HARLAN COBEN never ever lets you down' LEE CHILD'HARLAN COBEN: simply one of the all-time greats' GILLIAN FLYNN'HARLAN COBEN is the modern master of the hook and twist' DAN BROWN'HARLAN COBEN is unbelievably brilliant' RICHARD OSMAN'HARLAN COBEN is a GREAT writer' JOHN GRISHAM

Stewart/Day’s “Biocalculus: Calculus, Probability, and Statistics for the Life Sciences” 2nd Edition, shows you how calculus, probability and statistics relate to biology, illustrating the topics of calculus with real-world genuine examples drawn from many areas of biology, including genetics, biomechanics, physiology, medicine, ecology, epidemiology and evolutionary biology.

A brilliant tabbed board book to meet all of your favourite characters from the deep dark wood, based on the bestselling modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this sturdy and colourful tabbed board book based on the modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.Take a stroll through the deep dark wood and turn the colourful, chunky tabbed pages to learn about Mouse, the Gruffalo and more of your favourite creatures.Based on the original stories, Gruffalo, Who Can You See? is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture books.Look out for the brand new Gruffalo picture book coming on 10th September 2026.

Taiwan at the Core: Strategic Partner in Global Semiconductor Landscape and Realignment offers a clear, authoritative, and timely guide to understanding how semiconductors have become the strategic backbone of the modern global economy—and why Taiwan sits at its very center. As chips power everything from artificial intelligence and advanced computing to electric vehicles and defense systems, this book explains how Taiwan’s dominance—commanding over 78% of the global foundry market—has made the island an indispensable anchor of the world’s digital infrastructure.Written from a policy-oriented and global perspective, the book examines the ongoing “semiconductor strategic realignment,” unpacking Taiwan’s core position in the global semiconductor ecosystem; the revitalization efforts of United States, Japan and Europe; China’s aggressive expansion in mature-node manufacturing amidst advanced-node constraints; South Korea’s pivotal dominance in AI-driven High Bandwidth Memory (HBM); and th

Callister's Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 10th Edition promotes student understanding of the three primary types of materials (metals, ceramics, and polymers) and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties.

Celebrating families of all shapes and sizes through a host of curious questions.Do all families squabble? Can you have two family trees? And what's a first cousin twice removed? Lift the flaps to find the answers to these and many more curious questions. Delightful illustrations bring a diverse range of examples to life with humour and tenderness. Explore what makes you YOU, follow a family through time and discover what being a family means to different people.

What IS the sky? Where does it end? Is it really blue? And how high can we fly? This charming flap book appeals to young children's natural sense of curiosity and lets them explore the answers for themselves - from cloud watching to star gazing, peachy sunsets to dazzling Northern Lights, helicopter rides to space travel. Discover the highest thing you can see in the sky, the furthest distance a spacecraft has travelled... and what the sky is really made of.

Find out how a submarine works in this interactive book with flaps and holes.Lift flaps and peep through holes to explore with a little sub on a deep-sea dive. Find out how the sub works by opening it up and peeping inside at the cockpit and the ballast tanks, and help the crew collect deep-sea samples using the mechanical arms. There's lots to learn about marine life, too - investigate what an octopus is guarding, meet a hammerhead shark and switch off the sub lights to see all the glowing creatures in the dark.

Meet six friendly hippos in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.- That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.- Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!- DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK!- With over 80 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.