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Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks. With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed. For example, readers will learn about: *The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries. *The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes. *The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848. *SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River. *. . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters. Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging an

From the creators of the 10-million-copy bestselling Paint by Sticker(R) Kids sticker-activity series, the next book in the brand extension developed especially for kids ages 3 and up: Construction Site! My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistable. The fourth book in the series features construction site vehicles! From diggers to backhoes to cement trucks and more, kids will adore stickering these colorful machines. The Paint by Sticker Kids(R) series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands--perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-1

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

《Phonics Step-By-Step 3 : Long Vowels》 Long Vowels為自然發音拼讀系列第三冊，以長母音為主軸，練習常見的長母音音組，發母音的長音。當 Vowels ( 母音 ) 加上 Consonants ( 子音 )，並在子音後面接 e 母音，e 會消音並將母音變長母音的發音，而成規則，如：a_e、e_e、i_e、o_e、u_e 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 4 : Long Vowel Digraphs》 Long Vowel Digraphs為自然發音拼讀系列第四冊。複合長母音是以長母音的基本發音延續教學。複合長母音為兩個母音或字母發一個長母音發音的音組，認識母音組合的變化，產生出新的發音，如： ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 5 : Gliding Vowels》 Gliding Vowels為自然發音拼讀系列第五冊。Gliding Vowels ( 滑動母音 ) 又稱作為 Diphthong ( 雙母音 ) ，是以雙母音或兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個 音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音。個長母音發音的音組，認識母音組合的變化，產生出新的發音，如： ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow 等音組。 英語逐步學 套書 自然拼讀法是英語母語國家基礎識字學習的關鍵方法，讓學習者理解英文字母及其組合與發音之間的規律，從而做到「見字能讀、聽音能寫」的境界，它通過學習字母的「音」來幫助拼讀單字，逐步學習，增進口說能力。 PHONICS STEP-BY-STEP 專為初學者打造的自然發音拼讀系列 ?循序漸進加強字母識別 ?全面涵蓋英文單字拼讀能力 ?準確發音增強口語溝通 ?反覆練習深化加強單字記憶 ?目標單元提升閱讀能力 ?有效地引導逐漸累積詞彙量 ?全系列皆附電子有聲書 ?快樂高效學習 365天不間斷

自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 6：R-Controlled Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6: R-Controlled Vowels》為自然發音拼讀系列第六冊。此冊的 R-Controlled Vowels (R 控制的母音) 是以受 R 控制的母音為主軸，當母音 a、e、i、o、u後面接上子音 r 時，子音 r 會影響母音的發音，如： ar、er、ir、or、ur 等音組。這些音組也會有長音〔ɝ〕以及短音〔ɚ〕的不同發音，透過反覆的音組練習，學習者可以快速領略自然發音讓你輕鬆說英文的樂趣。 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 7：Gliding Blends and DIgraphs 《Phonics Step-By-Step》自然發音拼讀系列第七冊 Blends and Digraphs以混合及複合子音為主軸。混合子音包括 l、r、s 的雙子音混搭音組 (l-blends、r-blends、s-blends) 如 bl, br, sw 等，以及加入子音的混搭音組如 shr、str、spl、tw 等，都須拼讀及發出每個子音的聲音。而複合子音的音組如 ch、sh、th、ph、wh、ng、nk 等，都只能發出一個聲音。特定複合子音組合，還會產生特殊讀音。透過本書強化學習者自然發音能力，輕鬆說英文。 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 8：Gliding Blends and DIgraphs 《Phonics Step-By-Step》自然發音拼讀系列第八冊Special Sounds and Syllables，以特殊發音、音節、尾音、縮寫為主軸，包括認識 y、c、g 等子音的特殊發音；dge、gh、gn、kn、mb、tch、wr 等音組則會省略部分子音發音；還有常見的尾音 ed、s、es、ing；以及常用的英文縮寫。從基本發音，進一步到詞句、文章閱讀，幫助學習者有效練習自然發音。 英語進階學套組 自然發音法是從基礎的26個字母到特殊發音，一步一步的循序漸進讓你練習英語口說。 本套為自然發音法的進階內容，讓你輕鬆學習英文，有效練習發音。 【Phonics Step-By-Step】自然發音拼讀系列 Phonics Step-By-Step系列專為英文初學者打造，以英

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

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

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

《Phonics Step-By-Step 1 : The Alphabet》 The Alphabet 為自然發音拼讀系列第一冊，全書介紹了 26 個字母的讀法及發音，也介紹了超過 200 個以上的單字，搭配全彩生動的插圖，讓英文初學者輕鬆學習每個字母的基本發音、單字的發音、讀音及拼字。線上有聲書讓學習方式更多元，隨時隨地，輕鬆開口說英語。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 2 : Short Vowels》 Short Vowels 為自然發音拼讀系列第二冊，以短母音為主軸，學習以母音 a、e、 i、o、u 音組的發音及單字。在熟悉了 26 個字母的基本發音後，為了讓學習者更加熟練這些音組，本冊設計多種練習，有趣味短句、生動的韻文，複習遊戲，循序漸進讓學習更為活潑有效率。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 3 : Long Vowels》 Long Vowels為自然發音拼讀系列第三冊，以長母音為主軸，練習常見的長母音音組，發母音的長音。當 Vowels ( 母音 ) 加上 Consonants ( 子音 )，並在子音後面接 e 母音，e 會消音並將母音變長母音的發音，而成規則，如：a_e、e_e、i_e、o_e、u_e 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 4 : Long Vowel Digraphs》 Long Vowel Digraphs為自然發音拼讀系列第四冊。複合長母音是以長母音的基本發音延續教學。複合長母音為兩個母音或字母發一個長母音發音的音組，認識母音組合的變化，產生出新的發音，如： ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 5 : Gliding Vowels》 Gliding Vowels為自然發音拼讀系列第五冊。Gliding Vowels ( 滑動母音 ) 又稱作為 Diphthong ( 雙母音 ) ，是以雙母音或兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個 音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音。個長母音發音的音組，認識母音組合的變化，產生出新的發音，如： ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6 : R-Controlled Vowels》 R-Controlled Vowels》為自然發音拼讀系列

Geronimo Stilton’s fabumouse adaptation of the classic novel by Rudyard Kipling. Mowgli lives an extraordinary life filled with adventure in the jungle. The animals are his family. He was raised by the wolves, taught by a bear, kidnapped by monkeys, and whispered to by a snake. But the world of mice discovers him, and soon he will have to choose. Will he live in the village with the mice, or stay with the family he knows in the jungle?

本書的主題為LOVE，作者以全英文撰寫愛的詩句共177句。本書除了作者的中文名字以外，其餘全是英文。 書中一開始引用令人動容的西方傳統的結婚誓言，至今的婚禮仍在使用，見證無數男女愛的誓約。本書特別引用三句出自聖經和電影名句。當我們細細品嚐整本愛的詩篇LOVE POEMS，會沐浴在愛中。 George Ho熱愛且擅長英文，LOVE POEMS是這本書的主題，作者以全英文撰寫177句以LOVE為開頭的句子，每個句子都是作者用盡心思譜出愛的詩篇，配上精心拍攝的照片，希望讀者在閱讀愛的詩篇，能沉浸在愛中。 這177句愛詩，都在述說一個重點：Speak out loudly : I love you, through today, into tomorrow, and for all eternity.

The perfect illustrated children’s picture book new for 2026!The first book in a brand-new picture book series from multi-award-winning creator Rosalind Beardshaw.Maudie and Chip are best friends. But they don’t always see things the same way.Maudie and Chip are off to the seaside. They’re going to have a picnic in the sun and a trip on a boat. It’s going to be the BEST DAY EVER!But when a seagull swoops for their chips, the rain comes and they end up stranded at sea, the perfect day out starts to look more like a DISASTER! Luckily for Maudie, she can always rely on Chip to find the silver lining …Whether you’re a ‘Maudie’ or a ‘Chip’, prepare to be enchanted by Rosalind Beardshaw’s brand-new picture book series – perfect for every little adventurer!

「〈庭園〉將在今日迎來終結。」無色能否化解這場〈庭園〉最大的危機──!?交流賽終於開始！無色等人正與〈影之樓閣〉的三名教師陷入苦戰時，突然傳來令人不安的警報聲，宣告〈庭園〉即將瓦解──於是，無色與現出原形的喰良展開最終決戰！究竟他能否化解這場〈庭園〉最大的危機!?拯救世界的初戀故事就此完結！©Koushi Tachibana, Tsunako Licensed by KADOKAWA CORPORATION ©Nemo Kurio, Shishitou/SQUARE ENIX ★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品） ★《約會大作戰》作者橘公司最新力作，完全漫畫化！ ★拯救世界的初戀就此完結！

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AI很會寫程式，但是無法通靈你的需求 一個範例，勝過千行提示 AI時代，範例就是規格 【內容簡介】 ♚拒絕無效返工：範例為什麼有效，範例撰寫的注意事項 ♚駕馭氛圍開發：用測試方法當作提示，通過範例才算收貨 ♚測試設計範例：利用測試方法設計，範例壞味道分析 ♚釐清需求討論：需求梳理工作坊，事前澄清測試左移 本書內容改編自第17屆iThome鐵人賽IT管理組佳作系列文章《如何利用實例化需求在GenAI時代下自我升級》。你大概也有過這種經驗，Claude Code跑得很快，程式一行行冒出來，但你心裡其實沒底，這真的是我要的嗎？產品經理說需求很簡單，工程師做出來卻完全不是那回事，然後大家在會議上爭論到底是誰聽錯。測試永遠最後才介入，QA想早點參與，又不知道從哪裡切進去。 AI並沒有讓這些問題消失，它只是讓事情發生得更快。當需求講不清楚，AI就寫出你不想要的東西；規格模糊，AI就開始亂編；邊界沒想過，AI就照它自己的猜測補滿。原本就存在的問題，現在被加速了，本書想處理的就是這件事，當寫程式這件事交給AI後，人類能做的，就是把需求講得夠清楚，讓AI有東西可以照著做。 本書內容會談怎麼用範例描述需求、怎麼帶Example Mapping工作坊讓大家在短時間內對齊、怎麼把測試方法當成提示詞餵給AI、以及怎麼讓範例清楚易懂，也不會因需求一變，就需要大量調整。 【目標讀者】 ✪用AI開發，但程式碼品質不穩的軟體工程師。 ✪需求寫完，但團隊卻做出不同東西的產品經理 / Product Owner。 ✪總在最後才介入，想轉型卻不知如何左移的測試人員。 ✪會議無效、跨團隊需求難同步的Scrum Master / 團隊 Lead。 ✪被AI幻覺所困擾的GenAI的團隊與主管。 【本書特色】 ✪跟舊翻譯書不同：大多是十年前翻譯版，寫於AI還不會寫程式的年代。 ✪跟測試工具書不同：別的書教怎麼做自動化，但需求沒有講清楚也是沒用。 ✪跟國外BDD書不同：英文書聚焦範例格式，本書使用測試方法產生範例。 ✪跟單一主題書不同：從需求釐清、範例設計、測試方法到AI協作，一本講完。 本書內容改編自第17屆iThome鐵人賽IT管理組佳作系列文章《如何利用實例化需求在GenAI時代下自我升級》。你大概也有過這種經驗，Claude Code跑得很快，程式一行行冒出來，但你心裡其實沒底，這真的是我要的嗎？產品經理說

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

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES TODAY SHEREADS WOMAN’S WORLD PARADE THE NERD DAILY HER CAMPUS BOOKPAGEWhen your life flashes before your eyes, where would you stop?No one can change the past, but the Midnight Train can take you there.The chance to re-live the moments that meant most.To see what kind of person you really were.For Wilbur his best days were with Maggie, the love of his life. On his honeymoon in Venice.Before he gave it all away.He wishes he could go back and live differently. But to do so risks everything . . .A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

For fans of Shut Up, This Is Serious, this humorous, relatable novel gives an honest look at what it's like to fall in love for the first time...with someone you were sure you hated. High school senior Mayte has never been kissed, but it hardly matters. Her abuelita has cancer, her half sister with special needs has moved in, and college is off the table--family comes first. She keeps her problems to herself; why burden everyone she loves with more? Meanwhile, fellow senior Auggie is set on attending an elite creative writing program. But as the self-proclaimed most boring person alive, he can't exactly write the next great American novel when he's struggling to write a short story for college applications. After an awful blind date ("disaster" doesn't even begin to describe it), Mayte and Auggie are forced together by their merging social circles. The pair must at least pretend to get along...but soon they develop actual feelings. Then tragedy strikes Mayte's family. Auggie feels comp

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' REDOne of the BBC's 25 best books of 2025Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R

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The LitRPG fantasy smash hit phenomenon and New York Times bestseller, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, is now a graphic novel for the very first time! The Apocalypse WILL be televised! You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world -- or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon. With vibrant art done by Laurel Pursuit to bring action-packed battles to life, join as Carl fights his way through the dungeon in heart-speckled underwear. And of course, the grizzly scenes are only balanced with the incredibly fluffy, wide-eyed stare of its main character, Princess Donut. A ton of heart and effort was poured in creating a series with a script and style that would both appeal to WEBTOON readers and also lovers of DCC, all while consulting author Matt Dinniman the entire way about character designs, story, - EVERYTHING! We couldn't resist taki

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It's Law & Order meets Batman--with no capes to save the day. Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you've never seen before.

A hilarious picture book about an endearing little crank who thinks the museum is absolutely awful . . . or is it actually awesome? Art can be a lot of things--wondrous, inspiring, transformative . . . but mostly it's boring! And visiting an art museum? Double boring! Come along with a curmudgeonly young boy--who's more interested in finger painting his cat than "admiring art"--as he's begrudgingly taken to the local museum by his well-meaning mother. Seriously, what's so great about scribbles and squares and dots? OK, sure, that portrait made of cubes is kind of cool. And those sculptures made of clay are pretty awesome . . . Gasp! Maybe he does like art after all?! Well, would that be so awful? Witty and informative (but never boring!), author Cassi McCreight and Xindi Yan, illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Busy Betty series, have paired up to create a laugh-out-loud romp all about art appreciation. With nods to famous artists and art movements on every page, and back mat

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Prepare to meet your next obsession." -- Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes the next big romantasy sensation, a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Leigh Bardugo. Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum's windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams. Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilis

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian

A National Bestseller - Recommended by Financial Times as "What to Read in 2025" "The central argument of Our Dollar, Your Problem--that the greenback's pre-eminence was never guaranteed and might plausibly be overturned--could hardly be more timely."--The Economist A leading economist explores the global rise of the U.S. dollar and shows why its future stability is far from assured Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America's currency might not have reached today's lofty pinnacle without a certain amount of good luck. Drawing in part on his own experiences, including with policymakers and world leaders, Kenneth Rogoff animates the remarkable postwar run of the dollar--how it beat out the Japanese yen, the Soviet ruble, and the euro--and the challenges it faces today from crypto and the Chinese yuan, the end of reliably low inflation and interest rates, political instability, and the fracturing of the dollar bloc. Americans cannot take for granted that the Pax Dollar era will last in

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits...Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And no one will speak of the tragedies the family has seen.Then a brutal car crash leaves Carlos trapped in his own body--silent, helpless, and utterly vulnerable. As Avery tends to him, the house begins to stir. It watches. It listens. And it speaks--in a voice only Carlos can hear--offering a twisted kind of comfort.And as the lies buried by Carlos and his family begin to surface, Avery must confront the truth: if the past won't rest, their future may never begin.Some inherit memories. Others inherit monsters.

Book 2 in the epic middle grade fantasy adventure. That wasn't a welcome, she realized. It was a warning.After the defeat of her cruel father, Emba Oak's nights are haunted by strange dreams with beckoning dragons calling her to faraway mountain peaks. With an ever-flowing stream of questions about her nature, her dragon fire and fury, Emba knows she must go. But can Emba control the growing powers inside her or will everything fall apart along the way?

This Little Golden Book is based on Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, releasing in theaters June 19, 2026! The toys are back in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, and this time, it's Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today . . . electronics! Directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by McKenna Harris, and produced by Jessica Choi, Toy Story 5 opens only in theaters on June 19, 2026. Kids will love this Little Golden Book based on the film! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

A cute and colourful slider book from bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid – tilt the book to spot the spots!What spots can you and Dot spot?Tilt the book to spot lots of colourful spots with Dot! Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this interactive hide-and-seek book is filled with brightly coloured spots that appear and disappear as the book is tilted left and right. Spot spots with Dot as you go through the book – with a special mirror surprise at the end!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with delightful read-aloud tongue-twister text plus distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Dot Spots Lots of Spots is perfect for toddlers.Look out for Is Dot in the House?, Is Dot in the Tree? and Is Dot in the Hay?

所謂「玩家」是對抗來自異界威脅之超人般的存在。 透晴被選為唯一一位「虹」級玩家。 他為了累積經驗值，決定先去挑戰 異界生物橫行的「門（Gate）」。 與新邂逅的同伴爽香並肩前行，少年的冒險就此開始！ Savior of divine Blood Vol.2 by Eto Shunji, silou, 3rd le, Studio No.9 © 2024 Eto Shunji, silou, 3rd le, Studio No.9 /No.9 Inc., All rights reserved ★首刷限定附贈精美典藏書卡!(首刷售完即無贈品) ★寄宿於少年體內的，是拯救世界的力量──！ ★少年即將穿越前往死地的「門」。一切都只為了變強──！

英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 1 - I Like Food I Like Food從一日三餐到特色美食，暢聊飲食的必備字彙＆句型全收錄！精彩圖文搭配多元見習， 陪孩子練習用生活化的英文，精準表達飲食好惡與習慣、餐廳點餐更加自信流暢。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 3 – Party Time Party Time！是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括：邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起學習打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 5 - Cats, Dogs, And More Cats, Dogs, And More 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一，教導孩子與毛夥伴間的相處之道，學習當個負責任的主人！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 Cats, Dogs, And More 陪伴孩子練習用英文探索毛小孩的生活習性、思辨飼養寵物的利弊。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 6 -A Big, Blue Marble A Big, Blue Marble 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一。一起俯瞰世界知名地標，前進海洋大陸，打開國際視野的第一步！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 A Big, Blue Marble 陪孩子學習用英文認識全球多樣地景、揭開藍色星球的神秘面紗。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 5：Gliding Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step 5：Gliding Vowels》是自然發音拼讀系列的第五冊為Gliding Vowels，又被稱作為Diphthong (雙母音) ，是以兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音，如：a_l、a_u、a_w、o_i、o_y、o_o、u_e、o_u、o_w 等音組，會在發音時從第一個字

“You will bow before this queen.” —Sara Raasch,New York Timesbestselling author ofNight of the Witch“Revenge and justice have never been so satisfying!” — Marissa Meyer, #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Lunar ChroniclesIn this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events,BelladonnameetsBridgertonas revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England’s royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial "humanitarianism," which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From mi

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted and illustrated by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra!Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff.Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook -- and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club -- for good?

Solitude, quiet, and independence are celebrated in this tender picture book about making friends with silence, perfect for SEL conversations about mindfulness, self-regulation, or alone time. When her mother leaves the den, Little Fox expects to spend the next few hours by herself. But then she hears a knock at the door--she has a visitor. At first, Little Fox is scared: Silence is so big and strange. Then they share a snack, and Silence helps her hear her heartbeat, even her own thoughts. Maybe time spent with Silence isn't so bad after all. Maybe Silence can be her friend.This allegorical story from Spanish author Nia Figueras was inspired by the first time she stayed home alone as a child--and by her experiences working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Young readers will welcome the book as a gentle exploration of solitude and independence.Illustrated by Spanish artist Anna Font, the original edition of The Visit was selected for the White Ravens list and received the Fundaci

Jump-start your preschooler's exposure to vocabulary using this adorable book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favourite animals!Help your preschooler learn their first words faster with this beautifully illustrated board book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favorite animals—designed by a licensed speech therapist to support early speech development.Perfect for babies and toddlers, this engaging book introduces 100 foundational first words through charming watercolor illustrations of animals your child already loves.Why Parents Love It:• Builds early vocabulary for babies & toddlers• Supports language development with functional, everyday animal words• Designed for little hands with a durable, easy-to-hold board book format• Created by a certified speech therapist for trusted learningExplore a World of Animals:Farm, jungle, ocean, forest, pets, bugs, and more—making it one of the most engaging animal books for boys and girls.Interactive “Seek & Find” Lear

★ Netflix全球話題動畫電影官方小說★ K-POP女團 × 惡魔獵人 × 超能力戰鬥★ TikTok挑戰、Cosplay與粉絲創作席捲全球★ 當偶像舞台變成拯救世界的戰場！Rumi、Mira與Zoey是全球爆紅的K-POP女團HUNTR/X，但在聚光燈背後，她們其實是守護世界的惡魔獵人。當人氣男團Saja Boys出現時，她們發現對方竟是偽裝成人類的惡魔。舞台魅力與黑暗力量交織，一場關於音樂、友情與戰鬥的冒險即將展開。改編自Netflix熱門動畫電影的官方小說版，帶來節奏感十足的奇幻故事。A junior novelization that retells Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters!Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren’t selling out stadiums, they protect the world from a force of powerful demons that have threatened the world for centuries. But have they met their match with the arrival of Saja Boys, an infuriatingly cute boy band who happen to be demons in disguise? This junior novelization is the official retelling of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

Welcome to The Very Noisy House! Knock on the door – RAT-A-TAT-TAT – and let’s see what’s inside . . . In this noisy adventure jam-packed full of sounds, you’ll make your way through the mixed-up room (where elephants say baa!), down into the spooky cellar (look out for the ghost!), through the super-quiet secret passageway (shhh, whispering only!) . . . and if you’re feeling brave, you could even try opening that grrrrrowling cupboard. A noisy adventure with a quiet bedtime ending that encourages little ones to play along. Also by Sally Nicholls and Gosia Herba: The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book

A stunning contemporary real-life story from the brilliant author of Ella on the Outside, with beautiful illustrations by Miguel Bustos.Hattie's life is already complicated enough. She's about to start secondary school, her best friend is going off with someone else and her dad seems to have completely forgotten his promise to let her have a room of her own.So when her mum's goddaughter, Seren, arrives and gets special treatment, Hattie feels pushed out.Could it be that Hattie's family actually prefer Seren?Other excellent books by Cath Howe:Ella on the OutsideNot my FaultHow to Be MeThe InsidersMy Life on Fire