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From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series!Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie s latest hilarious diary! She s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?!Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday RESULT!One tiny problem . .. Lottie s never been skiing before and she doesn t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though?Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her.Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was gigglin

這場生日，是她生命中「最安靜」的開始。原本 Sage 的十三歲生日，應該滿載著電影、甜點，以及與最好的朋友徹夜不眠、迎接日出的歡笑。但命運開了一個殘酷的玩笑——那天，她失去了最好的朋友。沒有了那個可以分享秘密、一起編織夢想的人，Sage 徹底迷失了。在一個為失去親友的女孩們組成的諮商小組中，她開始明白：每一種「失去」都是獨特的，而療癒從來沒有固定的進度表。 那些日子裡，悲傷、孤獨、焦慮、內疚與痛苦交織在一起，但最令人驚訝的是，愛與美好的新事物也悄悄潛入了她的生活。Sage 逐漸發現，她可以學著去接納每一種情緒，因為那都是生命最真實的色調。Winner of the Newbery MedalA New York Times bestseller | A USA Today bestseller | A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year | A Kirkus Best Book of the Year | A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year | A Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year | A PEN America's Best Children's Books | An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book | A Horn Book Fanfare Selection Book | A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book#1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal winner Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes.Sage's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be about movies and treats, staying up late with her best friend and watching the sunrise together. Instea

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

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Wilder Girls, and The Grace Year, The Verdant Cage is a gripping dystopian thriller about rebellion, survival, and the terrifying cost of uncovering the truth.The Wall was built to keep them safe. Or so they thought.For as long as seventeen-year-old apothecary Rose Allgood can remember, the towering stone Wall surrounding Noah’s Valley has protected her people. No one leaves. No one fights. And no one questions why.But their paradise has been hiding its thorns. When Rose’s mother becomes the Valley’s first murder victim and her twin brother is swiftly condemned, she alone is searching for the real killer. Determined to find the truth, she follows a trail of hidden messages, forbidden knowledge, and whispers of a past no one dares to rememb

Embrace the spirit of beekeeping and build your very own miniature beehive right at your desk.Specifications:Includes 15 pieces of pre-cut wood to assemble into a 4-inch-tall beehive with a hinged lid, complete with removeable acrylic stickers of simulated honey and bees. Also includes 2 faux jars of honeyIllustrated Mini Book:Includes a 48-page mini book with essential information about how to raise your own honeybees and other beehive basicsA Unique Gift:The perfect gift item for beekeepers, bee lovers, and sustainable living enthusiasts

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

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Regarded as one of the greatest Batman stories of all time, master storyteller Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns is the perfect graphic novel for longtime comic book fans and new readers alike! Writer/artist Frank Miller completely reinvents the legend of Batman in this saga of a near-future Gotham City gone to rot, 10 years after the Dark Knight's retirement. Forced to take action, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of fury, taking on a whole new generation of criminals and matching their levels of violence. He is soon joined by a new Robin--a girl named Carrie Kelley, who proves to be just as invaluable as her predecessors. Can Batman and Robin deal with the threats posed by their deadliest enemies after years of incarceration have turned them into perfect psychopaths? And more importantly, can anyone survive the coming fallout from an undeclared war between the superp

The New York Times bestselling and Newbery-Honor winning classic, Princess Academy, by Shannon Hale, is reimagined as a graphic novel with stunning art from illustrator Victoria Ying. Miri lives high atop Mount Eskel where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life, working in the quarry. But everything changes when word arrives that the prince of the kingdom will choose his princess from among the village girls. A makeshift academy is set up on the mountain and every eligible girl must attend and learn how to become a proper princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Being chosen could give her everything she ever wanted, but does Miri really want to leave her home and family behind for a royal life?

《Soccer Kicks》：超過 60 則讓全場笑翻的足球漫畫笑話！誰說足球場上只有汗水？這裡滿滿都是笑聲！您的孩子是小小足球迷嗎？或者，您正為了孩子不愛看書而煩惱？國際插畫大師 Emiliano Migliardo 帶著這本《Soccer Kicks》來拯救世界了！這不只是一本書，而是一個能讓全家人大笑的秘密武器。Soccer Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic strip soccer jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios!Emiliano Migliardo's outrageously funny full-color comics are perfect for avid soccer fans andreluctant readers, as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy--and frustration!--of soccer!Full of soccer japes about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net, and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young soccer fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground... or soccer field!

The first book of the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling apocalyptic adventure series, now in paperback with custom-designed sprayed edges! A Netflix Original series! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Ever since the Monster Apocalypse hit town, thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan has been holed up in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. Apart from the hordes of zombies, Winged Wretches, and Vine-Thingies invading his once-quiet town of Wakefield, Jack is content to treat the apocalypse like one giant video game--achieving Feats of Apocalyptic Success, driving around in his new ride, Big Mama, and dodging evil monsters like the eerily intelligent Blarg, who just so happens to be on Jack's trail. To take on this ferocious beast,

讓超級瑪利歐成為孩子的笑聲製造機！您還在找一本能讓孩子放下平板、哈哈大笑的書嗎？全世界最出名的水管工瑪利歐來了！但他這次不鑽水管，而是要邀請孩子一起來「變臉」。這本獨特的互動式分頁書，將讓您的客廳瞬間充滿笑聲。Now here’s a book for young Super Mario™ fans! Parents and their children will love this sturdy board book that will allow them to interact with their favorite hero—Mario!Young children and Nintendo fans of all ages will love this sturdy board book featuring their favorite hero, Mario! This interactive book, based on the iconic character from the Super Mario Bros. game series, includes tabs to pull, flaps to lift, and more. Each page offers so much fun that Mario’s hat will come off his head and his eyes will spin!The Hello, Mario! board book is part of the new My Mario™ series , the latest by Nintendo to bring smiles to people’s faces everywhere. Designed to inspire joy and imaginative play. My Mario offers fun ways for young children, parents, and caregivers to explore, imagine, and play side-by-side with characters from the Mushroom Kingdom.

Strap in for a thrilling journey through the exciting world of MATHEMATICS! This fast-paced, fun-filled book seamlessly blends COMIC BOOK ACTION with mind-bending MATH FACTS.Embark on a quest with Professor Katzenstein, the world's most intrepid, all-action mathematician, as he unravels the secrets of numbers, patterns, and equations in this vibrant, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising - so this exploration of mathematics will be anything but ordinary! - Do you know why your body is like a donut?- Have you ever wondered how many times you can fold a piece of paper?- Have you uncovered the secret mathematics of a sunflower? Get to the bottom of these big ideas and more in this laugh-out-loud series that's a cross between Peanuts and Euclid. This infectiously enthusiastic celebration of mathematics is ideal for inspiring young minds aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Profes

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!

★ 從「為什麼不能坐行李轉盤？」開始的超真實機場導覽★ 超細節插畫，宛如《威利在哪裡》式尋寶閱讀體驗★ 回答孩子最敢問的問題，安撫第一次搭機焦慮★ 全新「幕後運作」知識系列首發作，7歲以上必讀機場，不只是旅程的起點，更是一座巨大的秘密基地。當孩子問：「行李會不會搞丟？」「掃描器會看到我裸體嗎？」「可以帶蛇上飛機嗎？」這本書用清楚又幽默的方式一一解答。從報到櫃檯、安檢通道、行李分揀中心，到駕駛艙與塔台控制室，本書帶領讀者深入國際機場的幕後運作。透過層層拆解與趣味問答，讓孩子理解飛機如何安全起飛、數百件行李如何準確送達目的地。由芬蘭插畫家 Maxim Usik 以細節筆觸呈現，每一跨頁都藏著小故事與驚喜，既像《威利在哪裡》的尋寶遊戲，又像Richard Scarry的熱鬧城市圖景。這不只是知識書，更是幫助孩子理解、安心與期待飛行旅程的最佳陪伴。Airports reveals the busy and complex world of an international airport to discover exactly how it works.Airports are complex and fast-moving environments filled with people traveling across the globe and workers keeping it all going---and there are so many questions about how they work: How do the bags get to the planes? Why can't people ride the luggage carousels? Do suitcases get mixed up? Do body scanners show people naked? Can snakes ride on a plane? Why can't we open the windows on the plane? And where do planes go at night? These are just a few of the questions answered in this entertaining, informative, and th

九歲的Roya與家人終於在荷蘭獲得居留許可，結束長年的漂泊生活。為了慶祝新的開始，他們帶回了一隻小兔子 Mishka。在與小兔子的陪伴中，Roya逐漸理解家人從阿富汗逃離的過去與在難民中心等待的歲月。本書以溫柔的孩子視角描繪難民家庭的故事，傳遞關於家庭、記憶與重新開始的希望。Winner of the National Book Award for Children's Literature in the Netherlands!NOW IN PAPERBACK! Best of the Year: Publishers Weekly - NYPL - Booklist Winner of the national book award for children's literature in the Netherlands -- a sweet and tender story of a girl refugee finding a new home! Roya, her three brothers, and their parents have a new family member -- Mishka, a bunny rabbit. He soon becomes a beloved part of their new home and gradually, the rabbit -- and also Roya -- get to hear the story of the family's journey from Afghanistan to the Netherlands. Told from different perspectives every time: big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Mishka and Roya listen. Anoush Elman and Edward van de Vendel became friends upon Elman's arrival in the Netherlands, and fifteen years later, they decided to write a story for yo

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!

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

See you later alligator...Gary the alligator grows tired of his small, soggy swamp and decides a nearby human house would be far more comfortable and luxurious. How wrong he turns out to be!This charmingly illustrated picture book is darkly detailed with a humorous ending.

The American who opened women's higher education in KoreaLulu E. Frey served in Korea for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church beginning in 1893. She became a teacher and later principal at Ewha, the country's first girls' school. There, Christian principles were taught along with academic subjects, hygiene, and the sanctity of the woman-centered domestic sphere. The precepts of evangelical Christianity merged with seemingly liberating ideals of modernity. In 1910, the year Japan officially annexed Korea, Frey established Ewha's college program. Many of the young women who studied at Ewha became the first female teachers, nurses, and doctors in Korea and joined a rising cohort of "New Women" across East Asia.These previously unpublished letters offer intimate insight into the work of running, expanding, and raising funds for a school during the political turmoil and wars that marked the end of the Joseon Dynasty, the short-lived Korean Empire, and th

史上最年輕醫生再出動，這次更爆笑、更噁心！氣喘疫情？醫生失蹤？拆除鐵球直衝醫院？！如果你以為第一集已經夠噁心——那你還沒見識到真正的「災難級醫療現場」。BBC即將改編影集Dexter Procter, the world's youngest-ever doctor, is back for a follow-up medical mystery!All is not well in Dexter's world. His granny has broken her leg, his friends Rupi and Otto have been expelled from school, there's a strange asthma epidemic he can't get on top of, and slimy politician Barbara Burnhall is trying to shut down everything fun at the hospital. And then his boss, Dr Marigold, goes missing!What Dexter doesn't realize is that he and his friends are about to uncover a dastardly plot involving kidnappings, earthquakes and a demolition ball.He doesn't know what's about to hit him... (Spoiler alert: it's a demolition ball.)Adam Kay and Henry Paker have created a second Dexter Procter mystery that is funnier and even more disgusting than the No. 1 bestsellingDexter Procter the 10-Year-Old Doctor.(And that was pretty disgusting.)Dexter Procter and the Case of the Disappearing Doctoris soon to

Mirabelle 和家人到海邊度假，但大家規定整個假期都不能使用魔法。對調皮的 Mirabelle 來說，這幾乎是不可能的事。她忍不住偷偷施了一點魔法，想創造一個神奇的小生物，卻意外變出一群可愛又麻煩的小龍寶寶。於是，一場充滿混亂與笑聲的魔法假期冒險就此展開。Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .From the Mirabelle series:• Mirabelle Gets Up to Mischief (ISBN: 9780192776495)• Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (ISBN: 9780192777546)• Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (ISBN: 9780192777553)• Mirabelle I

◎A vivid account of how Blue, an adorable T-Rex, transcends species boundaries to fulfill his dream of becoming an investment banker.◎To blend into the financial world, Blue strives to adapt to its customs, offering humorous insights into workplace culture.◎Following a promotion, Blue begins to question the cycle of tedious meetings and late-night overtime, sparking a profound reflection on the true meaning of his dreams.This absurd tale follows a T-Rex’s journey from the jungle to the boardroom, creating a sharp contrast between primal nature and the stresses of contemporary finance. With a witty yet somber tone, it portrays the realities of corporate life—midnight oil, infinite meetings, and the drive for shareholder value—capturing the hollow exhaustion of making it to the top. More than just a parable, it is a meditation on the disillusionment that follows success, prompting readers to reconsider the price of ambition and what it means to truly live.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pre

Fate doesn't favour the wicked. From the #1 bestselling Twisted Sisters, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, comes the explosive third installment in their Zodiac Academy spin-off series. Full blurb coming soon. ***This is an enemies-to-lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. You'll be left gasping for breath and aching for more of the dark and twisted Fae who lurk between the pages and they might just be irredeemable...***

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive--the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare--and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium's place has thrown everything into disarray. Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide--Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar. At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the my

Jim Panzee因為好友Porcupine小刺蝟要舉辦派對感到有點緊張，特別是因為會有跳舞活動，讓他一點也提不起興趣。當他告訴朋友們他不會跳舞時，大家努力教他各種酷炫舞步，希望可以打消他因為不會跳舞而不想來參加派對的想法。派對當天，朋友們紛紛把Jim帶到舞池中，讓他被旋轉、被搖擺，直到Jim最後終於受不了，說出了自己真實的感受.....Grumpy Monkey延續了系列的特色，以詼諧生動的方式，教導孩子們當感到不舒服時，不必勉強自己隨波逐流，勇敢表達需求不僅能幫助自己，也能讓其他人勇於表達，或許還可能會發現彼此有相同的需求。這是一本鼓勵自我接納與同理心的優質繪本，非常適合學齡前及初學閱讀的孩子。Everyone's favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious sequel about managing social anxiety and listening to your needs!Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party!Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is dipped, swayed, and twirled until he can't take it anymore--he just doesn't like to dance! When

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

The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But . . . do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!?! Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.

A vacation in paradise turns deadly when four teens' sailing charter hits stormy seas in this propulsive new thriller from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Megan Lally!Hannah can't wait to spend spring break with her best friend, Emmy, and her family. A week at a resort in Mexico is going to be fantastic de-stressing from senior year, not to mention Hannah's been crushing on Emmy's brother for as long as she can remember. Maybe he'll finally notice her. That would be paradise...The beach is gorgeous, except Jackson always has his nose in a book and Emmy meets a guy. Hannah can't help but feel like a third wheel. When Emmy's new boyfriend charters a catamaran, Hannah and Jackson are invited along for the day. Hannah still has hope for a windswept kiss.As the clouds roll in and the skies darken, their boat is the only one leaving the marina. And the further they get into open water, the more Hannah doubts their captain's--and Emmy's boyfriend's--intentions. Something's not

[名家名著] 37 Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs中文版：掌握軟體開發中的錯誤、取捨與關鍵決策 Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs: How to make good programming decisions ❝Teddy長期研究Pattern Language，有一個很深的體會：每一個設計決策，都只是「局部的回應」。真正困難的，是把這些局部組織成一個和諧的整體。 AI可以提供大量「局部解法」，但整合這些解法需要的，是對「這個團隊、這個市場、這個時間點」的情境理解。這種情境沒辦法完全寫成規格書，因為它牽涉到人的能力邊界、組織的演進節奏、技術債的承受極限。這些東西每個專案都不一樣，而且會隨時間改變。這不是AI的context window再怎麼變大就能解決的問題。 要看見整體，不能只盯著零件。AI幫你把門檻拉低之後，真正稀缺的能力，是在眾多可能性之中，做出有脈絡、能長期承擔的選擇。不是盲目的節制，而是清楚知道代價之後，有意識地決定扛下哪些、放掉哪些。 如果鄉民們希望自己在AI時代，不只是會下提示詞的PM，而是能為系統負責的架構師，那麼這本書值得細細品味。❞ ────「搞笑談軟工」板主Teddy Chen　專文推薦 ❝在軟體工程的實務現場，幾乎沒有哪一個決策是「免費」的。每一次選擇某種架構、某種設計模式、某種API風格，或某種錯誤處理策略，實際上都意味著放棄其他可能性。這些放棄，往往不會在當下立即顯現代價，而是潛伏在未來的維護成本、效能瓶頸、擴充困難、組織協作摩擦與技術債之中。 《Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs中文版》所關注的，正是這些在實際上線系統（production systems）中反覆出現的取捨問題。本書並不試圖建立一套抽象理論，而是從具體情境出發：在特定背景、限制與壓力之下，團隊如何做出選擇？有哪些替代方案？當時忽略了什麼？哪些後果在事後才浮現？哪些判斷其實是合理的，只是代價延後到未來？ 這樣的視角，使本書成為一本極具實務厚度的工程決策紀錄。❞ ────博碩文化資深編輯與翻譯　盧國鳳 ❝真希望我能在職涯更早期就讀到這本書。書中濃縮了許多從實務中得來的寶貴經驗。❞ ────Dave Corun，Avanade ❝清楚而精準地總結了多年軟體工程實務的精華，新手與老手都值

★ 如果莎士比亞變成小偵探？爆笑歷史冒險登場！★ 《Loki》＋《Horrible Histories》風格的瘋狂歷史喜劇★ 滿滿插圖、節奏飛快，專為喜歡幽默歷史故事的讀者打造★ 臭腳指甲、失蹤聖誕派與王室祕密——史上最荒謬的偵探任務！《The Will Shakespeare Mysteries》是一部充滿笑料的歷史冒險小說，讓年輕的莎士比亞化身小偵探，在伊麗莎白時代的英格蘭解開各種荒謬案件。從國王失蹤的臭腳指甲到混亂的家庭事件，故事節奏快速、插圖豐富，融合歷史與幽默，是喜歡《Horrible Histories》與搞笑偵探故事讀者的最佳選擇。Loki meets Horrible Histories in Stratford-upon-Avon starring history’s favourite genius, a young Will Shakespeare.My name is Will Shakespeare and I SHOULD be . . .Cleaning out the enormous pile of POO in our privyCollecting the CHRISTMAS PIE from the butcher'sBut I'm REALLY ...Solving the MYSTERY of Henry VIII's stolen STINKY toenail clippingsTrying to get Ronaldo and Judy back together, because Ronaldo keeps crying like a babyHiding from my parents because of the poo (see above) and I may have lost the pie.I'm in a turnip-load of TROUBLE ...‘I love this book’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki'Fizzes with mischief and wit!’ Clare Harlow, Author of the Tidemagic seriesHilariously illustrated throughout by debut talent,

「隨順斷食，自然善終」，畢醫師全新增訂當親耳聽見母親說：「如果我不值得活了，你要幫助我解脫。」該如何抉擇？「死亡是生命的一部分，思考死亡就是思考生命。」面對「送母遠行」的生死之約，最後一段旅程該如何陪伴；當生命僅餘痛苦，人們是否有自主善終的權利！美國加州於一九七六年首先正式立法，名稱為《自然死法案》（Natural Death Act），很快的各州跟進，如今美國各州都有獨立法案，其內容隨時代演變而更新。在人類都是自然死亡的時代，並不需要自然死法案，是因為無效醫療氾濫，讓人們失去自然死亡的機會，才需要立法保障。類似的人權法案，在歐美各國都陸續成立，一方面是保障病人不要被無效醫療剝奪其自然死亡的機會，同時也是讓執行的醫師有免責權。中村醫師在《大往生》一書中以科學和理性的角度描寫了自然死亡的無痛與安詳，海倫．聶爾玲（Helen Nearing）在《美好人生的摯愛與告別》（Loving and Leaving the Good Life）中以智性和感性的筆觸描繪禁食而亡的平靜與自然。我在閱讀他們的作品中，體驗到死亡是生命的一部分，不再是令人恐懼、悲傷的，甚至可以欣然的去迎接，因為那是一個奔向自由的過程。對所有家人而言，母親在她人生的最後一哩路，幫我們上了一堂寶貴的生死學課程。讓我們見證死亡是人生的一部分，死亡可以是安詳平和的，對死亡不再有未知的恐懼，懂得珍惜、善用活著的時光，不要有遺憾，勇敢面對死亡。 ——畢柳鶯●感動推薦江盛（婦產科醫師，安樂死立法推動者）李崇建（作家，資深生命教育工作者）周志建（資深心理師，故事療癒作家）常佑康（台北慈濟醫院預立醫療照護諮商門診醫師）畢恆達（臺灣大學建築與城鄉研究所退休教授）賴其萬（和信醫院醫學教育講座教授）譚敦慈（臨床毒物科護理師）蘇絢慧（諮商心理師）（依姓氏筆劃排序）●關於本書藉著我的筆，母親繼續精采的活著。母親擅長瑜珈，在家積極復健，於八十三歲時惡化到日常生活完全無法自理、不會翻身、進食容易嗆咳的地步。因為生命失去了意義，每日要忍受各種痛苦與不便，病情只會更急遽惡化，選擇斷食自主善終。經過三星期的漸進式斷食後，在家人的陪伴中安詳往生。我帶著忐忑的心情陪伴、照護……——畢柳鶯行醫超過四十年的畢柳鶯醫師，親耳聽母親說：當我不值得活了，你要幫助我解脫。母親家族有小腦萎縮症病史，這是一種小腦退化的遺傳性疾病，目前尚無有效治療藥物。二○二○年

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025, David Szalay’s captivating and astonishingly moving novel about the forces that make and break our lives**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025**‘Brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money’David Nicholls‘I was tearing through [Flesh], I never once slowed down’Jennette McCurdy‘Brilliance on every page’Samantha Harvey‘So much searing insight into the way we live now’ObserverThrough chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our livesFifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman – as his only companion. When a clandestine relationship begins between them, his life spirals out of control.As the years pass, István moves from the army to the circles of London’s elite. His competing impulses for love,

NETFLIX TIE-IN EDITION, FEATURING A NEW ESSAY FROM THE AUTHOR**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEBBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICKOVER 60,000 5 STAR REVIEWSGOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST BOOKS OF 2022GLAMOUR BEST BOOKS OF 2022'Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.' - Washington Post'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix SweeneyAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a re

10隻小貓調皮搗蛋四處躲貓貓⊙⊙睜大眼睛找一找，小貓躲在哪裡呢？⊙⊙★專業錄製中、英文版繪本故事，掃描QR Code聆聽，雙語情境沉浸式學習。★互動式親子共讀繪本，一起推進情節的同時，開啟雙向對話，增進孩子語言發展。★幼兒教育專家深入導讀，搭配遊戲頁面延伸學習，親子邊玩邊學，樂趣滿滿。 太陽出來了，又是新的一天。 10隻小貓出去玩。 The sun is up, it’s a brand-new day. Ten little kittens want to play. 閉眼睛，別偷看。 一起來玩躲貓貓！ So close your eyes, you mustn’t peek. Let’s play a game of hide-and-seek! 10隻小貓蹦蹦跳， 看他們撲躍又亂跑。 Ten little kittens leap and bound, watch them jump and run around. 在桌子上，在椅子上…… 是誰在空中盪呀盪？ On the table, on the chair … Which one’s swinging through the air? 找到你了，小貓！ I see you, kitten! 跟著可愛的小貓出門玩耍，公園、超市、廚房、果園，連安靜的圖書館也有他們的身影，處處都留下了搗蛋的痕跡。一邊讀故事，一邊依照提示找出小貓吧！再請你數一數，玩累了回到家，鑽進被窩打呼嚕的小貓，是不是有十隻呢？一隻一隻輕聲道晚安，祝他們有個好夢吧！ 親子共讀時，家長可以和孩子一起記憶每隻小貓的名字，仔細找一找小貓在哪裡；或是請孩子觀察畫面，說說看小貓在做什麼？自己的個性最像哪隻小貓？藉由問答互動，增添學習語言與表達的契機；還能掃描書中的QR Code，播放中英雙語故事音檔，親子跟著故事節奏，用手指出每一跨頁特別提到的小貓，大聲說出：「I see you, kitten!」看誰觀察力最好，最快找到。 書末特別邀請幼兒教育專家邱瓊慧教授撰寫專業導讀，提供家長更多利用繪本與孩子互動的妙方，以及附QR Code音檔的遊戲頁面，除了讓孩子練習點數1～10的數量，找到指定的東西或動物在哪一頁，也學會更多物品的雙語說法。

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Cleopatra was born into a time when power struggles within her own kingdom of Egypt were magnified with the increasing dominance of Rome. As more and more kingdoms were conquered by the Roman Empire, Cleopatra faced challenges at home in Egypt. When her brother Ptolemy XIII stole the throne from her, Cleopatra knew she had to befriend Rome in order to protect Egypt. Working with Roman general Julius Caesar, she regained control of her empire and served her people well. After Caesar's death, Cleopatra joined with his friend Mark Antony to ensure the preservation of Egypt.Cleopatra is remembered as the resourceful and charming leader of Egypt who helped the kingdom prosper and maintain power at a time when much of the Mediterranean was in turmoil.

【普立茲獎大師路易絲．愛德利屈：二十年磨一劍，幻化而成的魔幻生命圖譜】「巨蟒之吻，或許標記了智慧，或許預示了憂傷，又或者，它僅僅是極致生命經驗中那份荒謬的出口。」當代美國文學靈魂人物、普立茲獎與美國國家圖書獎雙料得主－Louise Erdrich，帶著她醞釀二十載的短篇小說集 Python's Kiss 震撼回歸。這不只是一本書，這是一场長達二十年的文字朝聖，收錄了她筆下最具想像力、最溫柔也最殘酷的人間百態。在這些故事裡，平凡與超現實只有一線之隔：【荒誕的執著】：一名少女決定將餘生託付給一顆石頭，尋求永恆的沉默。【數位的報復】：一名女子潛入企業私有的「來世」，只為向死去的父親發起復仇。【生命的震撼】：部落報紙編輯從兒子口中聽聞了一個超越她生命認知的神秘故事。【孤獨的共鳴】：從尋求安定的移民農民，到面對民謠歌手小偷的男人，愛德利屈寫盡了平凡人的不凡時刻。本書不僅收錄了大師級的文字，更特別邀請作者的女兒、藝術家 Aza Erdrich Abe 為故事親自操刀插畫。母女間的創意對話，為文字注入了視覺上的啟示與深度，讓這部作品成為值得珍藏的藝術品。From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories It was as though I was chosen--marked out by the python's kiss for wisdom or maybe sorrow. Or perhaps, I think now, a sense of the ridiculous in extremes of experience. Also, I hoped for a long life. WRITTEN OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose son tells her a story that nothing in her experience can enc

Unexpected Guests is an interactive picture book full of suspense and surprises from the multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Find out what happens when a family of mice investigate the unexpected guests in their home . . . humans! Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 Step inside the mice’s hidden world in this interactive page-turner from internationally bestselling author-illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo. In a playful twist on the classic 'unexpected guest' story, humans become the surprise visitors in a tale told by mice! A family of mice living happily under the floorboards get the shock of the lives when they discover some very unusual houseguests – humans! At first, the mice are wary, but curiosity soon takes over. They investigate the strange objects and delicious food their guests have brought with them and decide maybe humans aren’t so bad after all . . . until one mouse gets trapped in a jar. When the mouse’s friends try to help, they get

★ 超人氣倫敦主題聲音書，全新升級可充電版本★ 一按就響！10種真實倫敦聲音，沉浸式探索城市★ 大開本×鮮豔插圖，啟發幼兒觀察與互動★ 邊找邊玩！每頁都有神祕「皇冠小偷」等你發現準備出發，來一趟熱鬧的倫敦之旅！本書收錄十種真實倫敦聲音，孩子只需按下按鈕，就能聽見雙層巴士、地鐵廣播與大笨鐘鐘聲，彷彿親臨城市現場。搭配色彩鮮明的插圖，呈現自然史博物館、動物園與白金漢宮等場景，讓孩子在探索中觀察與學習。書中還藏有皇冠小偷等互動元素，增添趣味，是一本結合聲音、遊戲與認知的優質啟蒙書。Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s best

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator Mariajo Ilustrajo. Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have picture book for children. Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year – British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of I (Hate) Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt tale about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships. Mr Rabbit lives alone, and do you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea and gardening – but sometimes it can get a little too quiet . . . Luckily, Spring has arrived, and that means Mr Rabbit can plant his favourite vegetable – carrots! With some love, sunshine and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr Rabbit spots something unusual – a wiggl