Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching With Technology

Language is integral to human doing, being, becoming and belonging, and its acquisition is naturally distributed in and across activity spaces over time. Different learning experiences form 'a dialectical unity', where one brings the others into existence, and the capacities fostered in one inform and transform those in the others. Thus, connected learning across time and space is fundamental to the coherence, relevance, and meaningfulness of language learning, yet is not given sufficient attention in second language education. Connected learning is particularly relevant in the GenAI era where learner-driven lifelong and lifewide learning is much emphasized. This Element hence conceptualizes the framework of connected language learning with technology, and discusses how the framework could be operationalized and implemented in teaching and learning. It further foregrounds four concepts in this learning framework - agential literacy, interest development, self-regulation support, and id

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

This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Children ages 6 to 8 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on the film. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.

This junior novelization, which features a full-color insert, is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. This junior novelization is a retelling of Disney and Pixar's Spring 2026 animated feature film and includes a full-color insert. It's perfect for kids ages 7 to 10.

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

From the wild imagination of Rowboat Watkins, author of Rude Cakes and Go-Go Guys, comes a riotous read-aloud about every kind of mustache imaginable!Hip, hip, HOORAY-stache! It's your lucky day-stache!Join Mouse and Moose in a mustache-mania world packed with silly rhymes and playful illustrations--perfect for building early reading skills, nurturing a love of language, and keeping readers laughing along the way.Sit down and stay-stache! And read this book right AWAY-stache! SUPER-FUN READ-ALOUD: Rowboat Watkins's uniquely funny children's books make for read-aloud and read-along fun, for both family and classroom reading time. The pure silliness of the words and pictures will delight young readers.READING & LANGUAGE SKILLS: The creative vocabulary and rhythmic text are great for helping kids develop an understanding and love of language. The illustrations and hilarious story are perfect for engaging new and emerging readers.ACCLAIMED CREATOR: Rowboat is known for such favorites a

Power up with this full-color leveled reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!Mario takes off on an out-of-this-world adventure with Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their friends in an all-new movie. Children and Mario fans of all ages will love this full-color level reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie—in theaters April 1, 2026!

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you help Little Bo Peep find her lost sheep with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

Come and play with Pip and Posy in this brand-new picture book based on the popular TV show!Pip and Posy are painting ducklings! But when the paints accidentally get mixed up, Pip gets a little cross with his friend. Will Posy help Pip to see that even if things don't go quite to plan, they can still have lots of fun?Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook by scanning the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Magic Light's BAFTA-nominated Pip and Posy TV show is based on the bestselling books by Axel Scheffler and is available on Milkshake!, Sky Kids and Nick Jr. in the UK.Join Pip and Posy and all their friends for more playful adventures:Pip and Posy: The Bug Hotel (Picture Book)Pip and Posy: Best of Friends Sticker Activity BookPip and Posy: Let's Get ColouringPip and Posy: How Are You? Tabbed Board Book

If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, they’ll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the truth is, you don’t need to know how to code or raise VC money to start a business. There are hundreds of millions of small business owners globally, with most creating simple, straightforward services that customers need.Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world that’s obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating sque

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本、附冊的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。Read About It：逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases：逐個介紹附冊裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。Learn About Sentence Structure：說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。延伸補充FYI：針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。Give it a shot!：課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

Get ready to hop into action with Mabel and King George! Uncover the mysteries of the animal world as Mabel and her friends use technology to communicate with animals. This colorful sticker book features all your favorite characters (in their human and animal form) from the movie. With over 100 stickers to use, Disney Pixar's Hoppers The Ultimate Sticker Book will keep kids entertained for hours!

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

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.

★ 如果愛麗絲「太晚回到仙境」，世界會崩壞嗎？★ 《Twisted Tales》系列再出擊，顛覆《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》經典結局★ 豪華刷邊版收藏登場，黑暗童話迷必收！本書以「愛麗絲太晚回到仙境」為核心設定，描繪她在現實與幻想交錯中，重新踏入危機四伏的仙境，對抗紅心皇后的統治。結合奇幻冒險與自我成長，情節緊湊、氛圍黑暗，是經典童話的全新詮釋。What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Climb down the rabbit hole in this tale based off Disney's Alice In Wonderland, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way. Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her. She'd rather spend golden afternoons with her trusty camera or in her aunt Vivian's lively salon, ignoring her sister's wishes that she stop all that "nonsense" and become a "respectable" member of society. Alice is happy to meander to Miss. Yao's teashop or to visit the children playing in the Square. She's also interested in learning more about the young lawyer she met there, but just because she's curious, of co

Science and technology is a part of our past, present and future. It makes up everything we do and everything we are. This revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is an exciting and essential go-to science resource for children aged 7+ and all the family. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia explores key scientific fields including space and time, technology, power, the human body and the environment. This newly revised fourth edition has been fully updated by expert authors to include the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the world of science, including SpaceX launches, the fight against climate change, and the advancement of AI. Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family, saving hours of unguided internet trawling. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites - perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one science encyclopedia, this is it!

The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist Motojiro, and totally reinvented for a new generation of readers. Tra-la-laaa!Following the story arc of the first original chapter book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is reenvisioned as an engaging graphic novel reading in Western style (left to right). With dynamic manga artwork by Japanese artist Motojiro, all-new Flip-O-Ramas, and much more, it will captivate existing fans, capture new readers, and appeal to comics, manga, and anime aficionados alike!Combining humor and action with empowerment and empathy, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga features the amazing adventures of best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins and their waistband warrior superhero creation, Captain Underpant

An exploration of the amazing science of sound and space – packed with incredible facts and stunning illustrations.Did you know....That sound travels faster underwater?Or that crickets hear with their knees?Or that astronauts have played musical instruments in space?Join Dr Sheila Kanani on a fascinating exploration of the world of sound and space science! You'll start with the sound technology we use every day, then explore the natural world including animal noises, thunder and earthquakes, before jetting off into space to discover what sound might be like on other planets. And yes, you'll even find out whether it’s possible to get music on the moon!You'll discover mind-blowing facts about sound and space – for example:Did you know you can getmarsquakes as well as earthquakes?Or that the president of the United States once made a phone call to the moon?Or that astronaut Chris Hadfield filmed a viral music video in space?With stunning full-colour illustrations by Liz Kay that bring the

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning— based on unprecedented access— with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries and his game-changing company.Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with so-called visionary leaders possessed of the godspark of genius, Demis Hassabis is universally recognized as a special case. Born poor in North London to immigrant parents, a dominant chess prodigy by age five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven figure offer before he turned 18 to feed his insatiable scientific curiosity at Cambridge. Later, he added a neuroscience PhD to his computer science skills to pursue the dream of artificial general intelligence, his ultimate goal to solve the world’s hardest problems and usher in an era of super-abundance. And along with a small group of fellow travelers around the world, that is the path he is very much still on, winning a Nobel Prize along

Based on the hit YouTube channel StEvEn and Parker, overly imaginative and dino obsessed StEvEn gets into a series of hilarious hijinks at the Orange County Fair and at school, pulling along his responsible older brother Parker for the ride.Meet StEvEn and his best buddy, Parker. StEvEn is an eight year old obsessed with all things dino, and has even assumed the role of CEO of the ‘Dino Club,’ a club of his own making. Parker is his long suffering older brother who tries to get StEvEn out of trouble.At the Orange County Fair, StEvEn feels left out when he can’t go on a ride with his brother Parker and Bianca, StEvEn's one true love (AKA Parker’s girlfriend). But a chance encounter with Tatum, a lost Dino plushie, leads to misadventures with Parker, and at school as Steven desperately tries to run out the clock before Tatum’s real owner comes for him!Inspired by the popular Youtube series, StEvEn and Parker is a riotous tale of over-the-top sibling antics and friendship that'll have you

The Pigeon won't say the ABCs! He has at least 26 reasons why not! From absolutely no way to zero chance! Do YOU think The Pigeon will say his ABCs? From Mo Willems Workshop comes this funny and engaging alphabet early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout. The Pigeon WON'T Say the ABCs! is part of a collection of original board books featuring The Pigeon, ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series.

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

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

An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots. This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. Three chunky circles, featuring 6 bright colours, attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging colour-sorting game, perfect for children from one to three years.The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from an ice cream cone to a branch full of bugs. Matching the colours aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun.Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer. Also available: Match the Shape

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of the City Spies, takes the lead when his sister disappears in Istanbul. Determined to save the family of one of their own, the team risks discovery as their search leads them to Rome. Meanwhile, there's been intel that seems to threaten the royal wedding about to take place in Westminster, bringing the team back to the UK on an official case for MI6. With so much security all over the city, it's harder than ever for the City Spies to go unnoticed. Will their skills be up to the task?

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

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, things go terribly wrong!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 Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally unique - wants to make a special present for Mum's birthday. But when she accidentally breaks her fairy wand, turns Dad green, and covers the whole house in daisies, will Isadora be able to put everything right before it's time to cut the cake and celebrate?Celebrating 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 str

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is off to play her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But will she be able to keep up with her vampire cousins?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 Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally lovable - is off on a nighttime adventure with her dad, Bartholomew Moon. It's finally time for her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But keeping up with her speedy vampire cousins is harder than she expected...Will Isadora find her rhythm, or will she need a tiny sprinkle of fairy magic to make this a night to remember?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved ch

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! When Isadora's friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But sharing a room is harder than she thinks . . .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.When Isadora's fairy friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But for a small fairy, Mignonette sure makes a lot of noise. Isadora wants her bedroom back! Luckily, her dad is ready with some expert advice to make things right.Celebrating 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. De

《遠東生活華語－聽力與口語教材》(Far East Everyday Chinese - Task-Based Listening & Speaking) 為臺灣第一本針對中文第二語學習者所設計的聽力口語強化教材，其溝通式教學理念與全語言教學觀相同，皆強調概念、語言的功用與真實意義、及互動在溝通過程中的重要性。 本書依據《遠東生活華語》第一冊每課語言任務，重新規劃設計數字、買賣、付錢、約時間、問方位、找方向、租屋、自我介紹、寄信，以及在餐廳用餐等針對二語學習者台灣日常生活的十項實用主題。教材透過大量的、任務導向為主且有趣的泛聽、精聽練習及創造性的口說練習活動來體現溝通式教學精神。在學習者具備使用基礎中文能力條件下，進一步強化用中文達成日常語言任務的目標，對中文學習者的溝通表達能力起更積極正面的作用。 特色：● 以任務導向為主的聽力與口說練習活動 ● 具真實性與實用性之教材內容 ● 豐富而生動活潑之插圖與照片

Lift the flaps to animate some enormous animals. Watch a tiger pounce at its prey, help an elephant pull down a tree, discover the power of a hippo's jaws, and more. This exciting, sturdy flap book, filled with incredible facts and astounding illustrations, is sure to become a firm favourite for shared reading and independent play alike.

Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.Build your awesome Dragon Jay LEGO® minifigure and arm him with his katana, before using him to help you with the activities and adventures in this super LEGO NINJAGO® puzzle book.In this action-packed Bricktivity book, you can use your minifigure on the page, completing the puzzles and joining in with the imaginative play ideas.Find out all about Jay’s life in the Ninjago world, before colouring in pictures, spotting differences and making your way through mazes. Help Jay piece together his fuzzy memories, complete a game of Galamorph X-Post, design your own dragon mask and loads more. There’s even a story to complete, two comics t

Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbinding tale set in to the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.All Marinka's life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running...Praise for Sophie Anderson"One of my all-time favourite storytellers." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"Captivating and original." Sunday Express"Vividly imagined." The Sunday Times"Sublime storytelling." Hilary McKay"Anderson's talent as

Fox--the beloved and popular trickster character featured in the Geisel Award-winning books Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, and Fox the Tiger--is on the move! But Fox knows that life is about the journey, not the destination, and if his untraditional transportation methods get him in a bit of trouble, he can always try again tomorrow. Kirkus Reviews calls Corey R. Tabor "a master of the early reader."Where is Fox going? But more importantly, how is he getting there?A train? A bus? A surfboard? A waterfall? Fox's travel methods may be a bit unusual, but we would expect nothing less from our terrific, trickster friend.Wry, repetitive text with carefully chosen language and a limited vocabulary allows for an accessible read while charming illustrations provide context and comedy in Corey R. Tabor's award-winning Fox series, making it a perfect choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. The Fox series, which is comprised of both picture books and beginning readers, has received thr

「抵抗、解放的戰略化戰術就是：積極地發明影像！」―― 高重黎《物．像．書》是藝術家高重黎的首部書寫作品，以「可見性的政治經濟動力學」貫穿展開，探討攝影術自發明以來如何藉技術與殖民體系，擴大為全球的「可見性基建工程」與「影像原始積累」。書中集結高重黎近十餘年來的重要論述、訪談、創作筆記，並收錄代表作《幻燈簡報電影：秋刀魚的滋味》與《延遲的刺點：堤2》紙上版等系列與繪稿，全書逾兩百幀圖片，部分為首度公開，廣泛涵蓋影像與感知論題，以及對動畫、攝影、電影與生成式影圖等技術圖像歷史的關鍵分析。本書邀請讀者隨高重黎獨樹一幟的創作理路，對我們自身的視覺精神史進行一次基進考察，拆解影音階級與權力秩序的暴力構造，鑄造奪回感知主權的思想機具和實踐方法！Thing．Figure．Book is the debut written work by artist Kao Chung-Li. Centered on the "political-economic dynamics of visibility," the book interrogates how photography, since its inception, has expanded into a global "infrastructure of visibility" and "primitive accumulation of images" through technology and colonial systems. The book assembles Kao Chung-Li’s essential essays, an interview, and creative notes from the past decade. It also includes paper-based versions and sketches of his representative series, such as Slideshow Cinema: An Autumn Afternoon and Belated Punctum: La Jetée 2. Featuring over two hundred images―some published for the first time―the volume extensi

★ 人氣成長小說《How to Roller-Skate with One Leg》暖心續作★ 校外教學前進巴黎！艾菲爾鐵塔、馬卡龍與迪士尼的青春冒險★ 結合友情、成長與社群媒體議題的現代青春故事《Maya Bright》系列第二集帶領讀者前往巴黎展開青春冒險。Maya在法國交換旅行中嘗試成為身障生活創作者，卻發現社群媒體與真實生活之間存在巨大落差。當友情出現裂痕，她必須學會誠實面對自己與他人。本書溫暖幽默，討論社群媒體與自我認同，是一部貼近現代青少年的成長故事。Ooh la la! Join Maya Bright and her friends on a school trip to Paris in this funny, uplifting sequel to HOW TO ROLLER-SKATE WITH ONE LEG.Maya's class is going on a French exchange trip to Paris and she can't wait to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, learn how to make macaroons and visit Disneyland. In hopes of becoming a disability influencer, Maya decides to share the trip with her online followers. But things don't go to plan when Maya is matched with Levi, a grumpy boy who isn't even on social media. Sightseeing with a prosthetic leg isn't easy, but Maya doesn't want her followers to know she's struggling.When Maya falls out with her real-life friends over her carefully curated content, can she find the courage to be honest and win them back?

美人魚公主 Emerald 在暴風雨後發現一顆閃亮的蛋，竟孵出一隻可愛的小海龍。當小海龍跟著她回到皇宮時，大家都被牠迷住了，但 Emerald 知道牠一定在尋找自己的家人。於是她和朋友與媽媽一起展開海底冒險，幫助小海龍找到真正的家，展開一段溫暖又奇幻的海洋旅程。In this story, Emerald meets a cute baby sea dragon. She knows she must help the little sea dragon find its mother, but where to look?The most rebellious princess under the sea.Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way.The morning after a big storm, Emerald discovers a shimmery egg in Dad's back garden. A baby sea dragon hatches from the egg! It is sooo cute! When the cheeky little sea dragon hitches a lift with Emerald back to Mum's, everyone at the royal palace is enchanted. Emerald knows deep down that they need to find its real family

本書以春天為主題，帶領孩子走進 Acorn Wood 的動物世界，和熟悉的朋友一起迎接溫暖季節。兔子、貓咪、母雞和其他動物們正在享受春日的美好時光，孩子可以透過推、拉、滑動的小機關，參與他們的活動。跟著烏龜在陽光下騎腳踏車，幫狐狸摘一束水仙花，或和豬、獾一起在草地上野餐。簡短、重複的文字搭配豐富的畫面細節，讓孩子一邊操作、一邊觀察，發現春天的各種變化與樂趣。本書改編自深受喜愛的 Tales from Acorn Wood 系列，由 Julia Donaldson 與 Axel Scheffler 創作，是適合幼兒閱讀與互動的春季與復活節小書。推、拉、滑動機關，培養手眼協調春天主題，充滿觀察與發現適合學齡前親子共讀Celebrate Spring with this push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo - the perfect Easter gift for preschoolersWelcome to Acorn Wood, where all the animals are enjoying the Spring! Join in the fun with this interactive push, pull and slide book based on the bestselling preschool series, Tales from Acorn Wood.How are Rabbit, Cat, Hen and all their animal friends celebrating the Spring? Push, pull and slide the tabs to find out! Join Tortoise on a sunny bike ride, help Fox pick a lovely bunch of daffodils and enjoy a fun picnic in the meadow with Pig, Badger and friends.With a short,

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

Learn new words with Little Nutbrown Hare, while discovering the wonders of the world around you!A beautiful introduction to language and nature for a little loved one of any age, featuring the beloved Nutbrown Hares from Guess How Much I Love You. This celebration of love and nature is perfect for Father's Day!Guess How Much I Love You has sold more than 61.5 million copies and been translated into 57 languages worldwide. It has become a timeless way to express love that’s simply too big to measure. Whatever the occasion or season, there’s a Guess How Much I Love You book for everyone!Join Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare as they explore the world around them – from the pond to the mountain, and from the meadow to forest. This large format board book has 100 new words for little readers to discover, and tabs to help them navigate between the different scenes.With stunning new artwork from Anita Jeram, and inspired by the timeless storytelling of Sam McBratney, this book take