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This textbook on rotating fluid dynamics combines a pedagogical development of theoretical ideas with a description and analysis of many of the fascinating examples of rotating flows found in nature. The book is self-contained, starting in Part I with introductory chapters on fluid dynamics and waves. The largest section of the book is Part II, where a broad theoretical framework is developed for rotating flows, including Ekman layers, inertial waves, Taylor columns, Rossby waves, precession, instabilities, rotating convection, vortex breakdown, and rotating turbulence.The book ends, in Part III, with an analysis of some naturally occurring rotating flows, including tornadoes and dust devils, tidal vortices, tropical cyclones, convection in planetary cores, zonal winds in planetary atmospheres, and astrophysical accretion discs. Davidson presents a unique combination of a deep but broad theoretical framework with a detailed discussion of many naturally occurring flows. Moreover, the bo

《圓覺經》全名《大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經》，透過文殊師利等十二位菩薩與佛陀的問答，宣說如來圓覺妙理，揭櫫一切眾生具足圓覺妙心，是指引如何修行成佛的經典。《圓覺經》廣受唐代天台、華嚴、禪宗、密宗重視，北宋郭印提出佛教四書，清末吳坤修甄選釋氏十三經，它從未缺席，又早早流布高麗與鎌倉時代的朝鮮、日本。該經一卷之薄，允為東亞漢傳佛教「經中之睛」。是次新注新譯，深度利用東亞文獻以校勘、輯佚，紹述唐僧玄奘忠於原典及思想、語言原貌之傳統，從佛學乃至文學角度，予以精當闡釋，化深奧為易懂，內容至簡至要。〈導讀〉一文更明析該經結構、善本、善注、文體，乃至東亞古典時代地位諸議題。研讀佛教經典者，切莫錯過。The Sūtra of Perfect Englightenment 圓覺經, whose full title is The Nītârtha Sūtra on the canon of the great and expansive Perfect Enlightenment (Dà fāngguăng yuánjué xiūduōluó liǎoyì jīng) 大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經, uses a conversation between the Buddha and twelve Bodhisattvas, led by Mañjuśrī, to promulgate the wondrous doctrine of perfect enlightenment. It discloses that all sentient beings have an innate mind of perfect enlightenment, and guides them on how to train to attain Buddhahood. In the Tang dynasty, the Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment was held in high esteem by the Tiantai, Huayan, Chan, and Vajrayāna (Esoteric) schools. And it was listed in the four Buddhist classics proposed by the Northern Song’s G

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Will leadership styles lead enterprises toward green marketing orientation? Exploring consumer's sharing-economy green innovation adoption behavior: the GoShare example in Taiwan

"Stephen P. Robbins為全球最暢銷的《管理學》與《組織行為》教科書作者，其著作至今除廣受超過1,000所美國大專院校採用，亦被翻譯成16國語文暢行世界。《組織行為學》(Organizational Behavior)自出版伊始，轉眼間更新至第19版，其中另位作者Timothy A. Judge亦為組織行為界的頂尖學者，已在如Journal of Organizational Behavior等重量級學術期刊上發表過百餘篇相關的學術論文。兩位知名教授的聯袂合筆，相得益彰、交映生輝；新版譯作的可讀性與知識價值，不論教師授課、學生學習、業界人士採用，皆能品味展讀樂趣，收穫滿盈。本版特色一、學習目標明確：讓讀者快速掌握各章精髓，明瞭學習重點。二、就業技能對接：各單元的規劃及內容緊密的連結職場技能運用。三、內容素材新穎：除調整部分節次架構及內容，納入晚近的理論研究發現之外，亦更新章首案例、文中專欄、實景照片、文獻例證等，提供讀者最新資訊。四、多元觀點豐富：從全球化多樣性角度分析，強調組織行為的個別性與文化差異。五、衝突觀點探討：包括「迷思或科學」以及「觀點交鋒」等單元，呈現直覺觀念可能的偏誤，以及衝突觀點，引發批判思考。六、活動演練靈活：設計「小組活動」、「個案研討」，增加課堂學習趣味及運用成效。"

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Eight monstrous mammals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring four Who Would Win? books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammal battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Coyote vs. Dingo, Lion vs. Tiger, Rhino vs. Hippo, and Walrus vs. Elephant Seal. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

Stephen P. Robbins為全球最暢銷的《管理學》與《組織行為》教科書作者，其著作至今除廣受超過1,000所美國大專院校採用，亦被翻譯成16國語文暢行世界。《組織行為學》(Organizational Behavior)自出版伊始，轉眼間更新至第19版，其中另位作者Timothy A. Judge亦為組織行為界的頂尖學者，已在如Journal of Organizational Behavior等重量級學術期刊上發表過百餘篇相關的學術論文。兩位知名教授的聯袂合筆，相得益彰、交映生輝，更凸顯新版譯作的嚴謹、可讀性與知識價值，不論教師授課、學生學習、業界人士採用，皆能品味展讀樂趣，收穫滿盈。【本版特色】一、入門好上手：本書為「組織行為」入門書籍，著重於基礎理論。每章有條列「學習目標」與「問題回顧」呼應，協助學習者專注於基本觀念之理解，並輕鬆獲得良好學習效果。二、理論深度足：以《組織行為學》(Robbins/ Organizational Behavior 19e)為根基，萃取其中的重點精華，具有足夠深度，有助於學習者對組織行為理論建立一個清楚完整的架構，並理解相關理論。三、輕薄又扎實：份量雖輕薄，卻涵蓋組織行為學各個重要理論，幫助學習者打下扎實的理論基礎。

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《Who Would Win?》系列深受小讀者喜愛，本書一次收錄八冊精彩對決，包括昆蟲、鯊魚、恐龍、爬蟲類與海洋生物等共超過100種動物。每場「對戰」不僅刺激，也結合了解剖構造、行為特徵、生活習性等知識，配有照片、圖表與插圖，兼具娛樂與學習價值。這套合輯適合對動物充滿好奇心的孩子，透過趣味性的模擬對決，引導他們觀察比較、推理思考，也能擴展自然科學的基本認識。Over 100 mighty animals face off in this exciting bind-up featuring EIGHT books in this action-packed bestselling animal series!Which deadly animals would win in a fight? Find out in this incredible bindup of EIGHT books in the popular Who Would Win? series!The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and prehistoric creatures to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including the following 8 titles: Ultimate Bug RumbleUltimate Jungle RumbleUltimate Dinosaur RumbleUltimate Shark RumbleUltimate Small Shark RumbleUltimate Pterosaur RumbleUltimate Reptile RumbleUltimate Ocean RumbleKids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. Over 100 animals featured within!

The inaugural collection of cartoons that introduced Tom Gauld's literary wit to the world now in paperback! "Precise and wryly hilarious...Gauld's both a literature nerd and a science-fiction nerd whose deadpan mashups belong on the same shelf as Kate Beaton."--NPR Drawn from Tom Gauld's popular comics feature in The Guardian, You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack perfectly distills Gauld's dark humor, impeccable timing, and distinctive style. Classic strips like "The Bront?Sisters: The Videogame" and "The Serious Rock Critic" (who's written 32 books about Led Zeppelin) intermingle hilariously with piercing observations about politics and human behavior (see: "The Greedy Dog Stands on the Chair of Hope to Feast on the Sausage of Hubris") and whimsical imaginings of the future (see: "The 'Great Automaton Strike' of 2029 Saw the Birth of the Robot Protest Song"). Again and again, Gauld reaffirms his position as a first-rank cartoonist, creating work infused with a deep understanding of

潛入深海，看頂尖掠食者一較高下！這本合輯收錄四場海洋動物精彩對戰，帶領讀者認識雙髻鯊、虎鯨、大白鯊等強者的生態祕密。透過生動圖解與豐富資料，培養孩子的觀察力！Dive into underwater animal battles in this exciting bind-up featuring four favorite action-packed Who Would Win? books!Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs.Great White Shark.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

誰才是地表最強生物？這套收錄十本精選對決的《Who Would Win?》系列，網羅虎鯨對大白鯊、眼鏡蛇對科莫多龍等精彩對戰，還有昆蟲、恐龍、叢林與海洋的終極混戰！圖文豐富、知識滿點，讓孩子像參與一場場動物擂台賽，在閱讀中盡情冒險。The ultimate box set for fans of Jerry Pallotta and Rob Bolster's bestselling Who Would Win? series, featuring ten bestselling titles!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this amazing box set, which includes ten books in the bestselling Who Would Win? series, including the following10 titles:Coyote vs. DingoHammerhead vs. Bull SharkHornet vs. WaspKiller Whale vs. Great White SharkKomodo Dragon vs. King CobraUltimate Bug RumbleUltimate Dinosaur Rumble Ultimate Jungle RumbleUltimate Ocean RumbleUltimate Reptile RumbleKids will learn all about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts. This collection features a range of mammals, birds, sea creatures, reptiles, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, and is the perfect gift!

The Pied Piper’s little sister is determined to rat out the truth behind her brother’s bad behavior—and save the children of Hamelin! The third book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and magic!"The Piper's Promiseis one of those rare books I will gladly read over and over again and love it more every time."—New York TimesBestselling author Jennifer A. NielsenClare's brother, Tom, also known as the pied piper, has stolen away the children of Hamelin. But Clare knows that’s only half the story. Tom isn’t the easiest person to love, but she’s certain that he couldn’t be so cruel. There has to be a good reason why he stole the Fae Queen’s magic pipe and led the children to a faraway land, never to be seen again.Together with Anna, the mayor of Hamelin’s daughter, Clare embarks on a journey into the Faerie Realms. In order to succeed, she will have to dodge faerie traps and stay out of the evil Rat Prince's claws. Only she can

In ancient times, scholars such as Confucius and Aristotle expounded on the virtue of the “middle way” or “intermediate,” an ideal point of moderation or balance between the extremes of human behavior. Adam Smith, widely considered the father of modern economics as we know it, also encouraged propriety in his first work, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Since then, different schools of economics have continued to incorporate the idea of propriety into their theories, for example in such concepts as equilibrium and bounded rationality, though few economists have defined it explicitly. In light of growing uncertainty and polarization around the world, propriety economics offers alternative solutions for markets, governments, and everyday citizens.This book embarks on a thorough review of Eastern and Western philosophies of propriety over the past 2,500 years, followed by an investigation of the ideas of propriety found in five key schools of economics: classical, neoclassical, institution

We all want to make great decisions, but frequently, we don't. When the moment of truth arrives, we make choices that we later regret. It causes us to wonder if we actually can begin to make better decisions for our lives.Pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel understands this dilemma that we all face. From both personal experience and as a minister and counselor to others, he knows what it is like to be trapped in a cycle of bad decision-making. But over time, he has discovered how to short-circuit the bad-decision cycle, make wise decisions, and begin to become the person God wants us to be.In the Think Ahead Workbook, which accompanies the book of the same name, Craig draws on the truth of Scripture and the latest research in human behavior to reveal the power of making decisions in advance--what we might call "pre-deciding"--to position ourselves to make the choices we really want to make and avoid those choices that we do not want to make. In the process, he reveals: The sc

In recent years, China has been making frequent moves, both domestically and internationally. Not only is there internal political instability, but these actions are also affecting political, economic, and even the delicate dynamics between China and the United States on the global stage. To address these challenges, a profound understanding of China and the Chinese Communist Party is essential. In this book, the author will unveil the lesser-known aspects of China for you!近年來，中國在國內和國際上動作頻頻。這些行為不僅存在內部政治不穩定，也影響政治、經濟，甚至全球舞台上中美之間的微妙動態。為了應對這些挑戰，對中國和中國共產黨的深刻理解至關重要。在本書中，作者將為您揭開中國鮮為人知的一面！

豪豬和穿山甲看似毫無交集，卻都是自然界的防禦高手。這本圖文並茂的科普書，透過真實照片與精緻插圖，深入介紹牠們的身體構造與生活習性，還會讓讀者猜猜——如果牠們對決，誰會勝出？What if a porcupine and a pangolin had a fight? Who do you think would win?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two unlikely animals: a porcupine and a pangolin! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

巴斯卡揭示出社會科學是非中立的，（這也是他所認為的解釋學傳統與實證主義皆存在的問題），它不僅在實踐上有其應用，並且在邏輯上也囊括了價值和實踐判斷。基於科學實在主義之上的社會科學具有內在批判性與自我批判性，巴斯卡認為，正是這種雙重層面上的非中立性使得“事實與價值、理論與實踐、解釋與解放、科學與批判之間的二分法土崩瓦解，因為這使得解釋性的理論具有了解放的動力（emancipatory dynamics/impetus）”。經由科學實在主義的視角，巴斯卡意在重新恢復社會科學與哲學應有的地位，將它的開放性、批判性、解放性重新顯現出來，而這本身也是他所認為的社會科學的根本任務。

A Natural History of Dragons is a complete guide to dragons from around the world, from ancient lore and superstitions, to their anatomy, behavior, and lifecycles.Featuring a gold-foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges, this lavishly illustrated volume details the secret lives of dragons making it the perfect gift for all fantasy enthusiasts.Dragons have been the misunderstood subject of folklore for generations . . . but are these stories just legends or is there any truth to these majestic creatures’ fiery reputations?Presented as a handbook from the late 1800s written for the students of the Academie Solomonar: the only school for dragon-riders, this beautiful volume sets out to reveal the hidden world of dragons. Within these pages you will meet mysterious and majestic dragons from around the globe, read about ancient lore and superstitions, learn about their life cycle, anatomy, habits and habitats, and discover the secrets behind dragon flight.This exqu

●一讀就懂的行改技術入門知識●文字敘述淺顯易懂、觀念完整●圖表形式快速理解、加深記憶 行為改變技術(Behavior Modification, BM)含正向行為介入與支持（PBIS）在各行各業運用的相當普遍且有效。坊間有關行為改變技術的書籍，多以「文字描述」其理論與實用技巧作為主要的呈現方式。本書則以有別於傳統習慣的方式，兼而採取「圖文並呈」的表現方式，主要目標在於讓抽象的、概念性之所有行為改變技術範圍，包含理論基礎、實用行為原理、問題行為的功能性評量、PBIS及評估個案行為的科學方法等，以「簡潔、易懂、專門」的方式，使得各領域的應用者更易於閱讀和接受。 如果想要瞭解人類行為改變之堂奧，本書的內容與呈現方式將會是您難得的選擇。

本書最主要的特點是資料結構和實做導向，雖然經濟計量方法有紮實的理論基礎，但是此學門的本質依然是一個以模型化實際經濟問題為核心的實證學科，因此，學習的目的不但需要瞭解資料結構，更要認識財務與經濟學的模型，本書在理論端的說明，盡可能由資料結構解說清楚，而不以矩陣代數和證明為主；所有實做程式碼，可從作者的網頁下載（https://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~tsungwu/QEWise2024.zip）。本書特色如下：一、在單一方程式中，除了以穩健統計方法專章將分量迴歸併入，也對混頻方法MIDAS做了比較深入的解說與實做說明；二、在多變量時間序列，增加了一個略有技術難度的模型：Global VAR。GVAR是一個重要的政策工具，實做上主要採用R社群的Bayesian Global VAR套件，功能完備許多，同時也納入Structural VAR/VECM，讓經濟理論更能結合計量方法；三、非線性模型部分包含：門檻模型、平滑移轉、結構變動與馬可夫轉換，這些模型有一些是在VAR架構下處理。

The third book in a new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!

An Indigenous hunter laments the decline in the flying squirrel population and reflects on how animals perceive the world. In a drought-stricken cyberpunk anytown, kids revolt against the grown-ups only to face off with stray dogs over water. During late-night diving sessions, a researcher encounters a mysterious group of ocean-dwelling people with gills. In an overpopulated future, marrying an AI spouse will raise a human's credit score. A man follows the trail of an extinct leopard, seeking to unravel a metafictional mystery left behind by his late wife. This anthology showcases cutting-edge works on ecological themes by essential and emerging Taiwanese authors, revealing the vitality of their engagements with environmental crises. Taiwan is a biodiversity hotspot and geopolitical flashpoint, home to both Indigenous peoples and settlers. The pieces collected in A Taiwanese Ecoliterature Reader give voice to this human and more-than-human diversity, telling tales that are disturbing y

The hit danmei/Boys' Love novels (originally released in Chinese) that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas!In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.)Once, ancient China was brimming with magic...but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is the heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to

A deliciously thrilling new novel about a mysterious threat that puts targets on the backs of a group of roommates, from the author behind the "darkly funny, hilariously twisty, and completely charming" (Jennifer Close, New York Times bestselling author) Swiped. Kirby Cornell needs a break--particularly from her crumbling apartment in a sleepy town that is only known for serial killer in the '90s, her dead-end job, her sleazy landlord, her sloppy housemates, and, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message in their old group chat pops up from ex-roommate Esme: "Everyone in the group chat will die." The threat isn't the most disconcerting part of this--it's the fact that Esme died a year ago. With his signature "plot twists and wicked" (Margarita Montimore, USA TODAY bestselling author) prose, L.M. Chilton proves that he is a wickedly entertaining author to look out for.

For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. In this hilarious fourth middle grade book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever!, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck tries to keep magic hidden when Lucy Lancaster comes to visit. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and sparkly foil on the cover! It's the annual Friends and Family Weekend at Broomsfield Academy, and Heidi is so excited for her best friend, Lucy Lancaster, to come visit! But opening the gates of the only school for witches-in-training to outsiders can get complicated... Mrs. Kettledrum warns the students that things might go haywire with the influx of extra energy from the visitors. Still, with guests wearing the charmed bracelets the students made, there's no need to worry--right?

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico's journey, following his father to the end of the world, has reached a new level of intensity! He's gathered friends who adventure alongside him, explored a whole lot of the world, and helped a ton of people. What's next? What in the world is Enderman?!

For the first printing only! This paperback features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. In this hilarious follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck struggles to keep a secret. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles throughout and sparkly foil on the cover! Heidi is making new friends at Broomsfield Academy--in particular, a popular girl named Isabelle. But it turns out Isabelle has a big secret that Heidi discovers by accident! Heidi promises to keep the secret, but as more time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult...especially with nosy Melanie Maplethorpe snooping around. This secret is huge. Will Heidi be able to keep her promise?

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries!This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday.Series Overview: A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

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, the two Nanas are ready to take the world by storm! This is the story of two 20-year-old women who share the same name. Even though they come from completely different backgrounds, they somehow meet and become best friends. The world of Nana is a world exploding with sex, music, fashion, gossip, and all-night parties. Living in Tokyo is proving harder than either Nana expected. Nana K. can't seem to outrun her bad luck in love, and Nana O. can't seem to avoid the constant reminder of her ex-boyfriend's success. Can the brand-new besties help pick each other up, or will doom and

BLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book!Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.This Little Golden Book Biography is perfect for BLACKPINK fans of all ages, BLINKs, and people looking for inspiring stories about talented young musicians. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:BTSTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesLady GagaHarry StylesSeries Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative

這部精美的繪本將帶領讀者穿梭於全球各大城市，透過書中孩子們的視角，我們將看到農曆新年不只是家家戶戶的團圓飯，更是世界各地充滿火熱煙火、舞龍舞獅與燈籠遊行的盛大嘉年華。Find out all about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in different communities across the world!This stunning picture book is the perfect introduction for little ones to Lunar New Year celebrations. The most colourful time of the year is celebrated in communities around the world and you can now discover how it's celebrated through the eyes of the children who live there. Meet families in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as in bustling cities like San Francisco, London, Sydney and Toronto and join them in their celebrations at home and on the streets in parades, lantern festivals and in temples.Packed with fascinating facts, young readers will love finding out all about different Lunar New Year traditions in this gorgeously illustrated picture book.

"Ridiculously fun."--Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants"Hilarious." -- New York TimesPizza, soup, and . . . paperclips? The first three tales of the intrepid heroes in the New York Times and #1 Indie bestseller series The First Cat in Space come together in this 3-book box set.When the spacewaves are in danger, there's only one hero who can save the day--First Cat!In The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, First Cat journeys across space accompanied by the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 to stop nefarious rats from eating the Moon.In The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom, the Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP! With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat must find the antidote before time runs out.And in The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, our fearless heroes face their most diabolical villain yet--an AI paperclip named CheckMate. Can our trio stop CheckMate from turning everyone into paperclips?Find out all of this (and more!) in t

With brand-new, full-colour illustrations, the book that started the internationally bestselling Dork Diaries series comes alive in full bloom and geared for a new modern middle school audience.New school. New life. New drama.New edition in AMAZING FULL COLOUR!THINK GUMBALLS, RAINBOWS, AND SWEET TREATS! Nikki Maxwell’s very first diary, filled with drama, tears, and lots of laughs (sometimes snotty ones!) is now filled with SQUEE-worthy new bright, vibrant, sweet-coloured art! OMG!

ALos Angeles TimesBook Prize FinalistANew York Times' "Best Thriller of the Year"In the vein ofThe Bad Seedcomes a twisty, atmospheric psychological suspense about a meddlesome elderly guest at a decadent luxury hotel who believes she has left her problematic past behind, until she decides to interfere in the lives of a young mother and her eight-year-old son, and finally meets her wicked match.The war between age and youth has never been so vicious.Eighty-one-year-old widow Maggie Burkhardt came to the Royal Karnak to escape. But not inquitethe same way as most other guests who are relaxing at this threadbare luxury hotel on the banks of the Nile. Maggie, a compulsive fixer of other people’s lives, may have found herself in hot water at her last hotel in Switzerland and justmighthave needed to get out of there fast... But here at the Royal Karnak, under the hot Saharan sun, she has a comfortable suite, a loyal confidante in the hotel manager, Ahmed, and a handful of sympathetic friend

Doctor Strange, one of Marvel’s most fascinating early characters, began at the hands of co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and his ethereal voyages through other dimensions made him an important figure in 1960s culture.From his first appearance in 1963, Strange captivated a wide range of readers. Over his first ten years, a succession of writers and artists—including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Gardner F. Fox, P. Craig Russell, Marie Severin, and notably Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner—expanded on Ditko’s original mind-bending concepts.This entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Strange’s changing roles as a mystic, super hero, and leader of a chaotic team called the Defenders, and the rise of his popularity, in parallel with the counterculture of the 1960s.

In Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil: Born Again, the comic’s titular hero has his life destroyed after his most menacing enemy learns his real identity. His attempts to rebuild his life and sanity result in one of the most gripping and impactful super hero storylines of all time. Released in 1986, the storyline is an extraordinary exploration of what happens when a hero’s identity is revealed, and his personal life completely annihilated. We see Daredevil reduced to the lowest depths in the character’s history, but we also follow his painstaking path toward redemption.This entry in MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Daredevil: Born Again’s gorgeous and unique artwork, the lasting impact of its story and art, and how it forever changed the ways super hero characters and their secret identities have functioned.

The Avengers was the comic book of the 1970s. From Civil Rights to Women’s Lib, battles for the soul of America became battles between super heroes. Writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby co-created the all-star group of six super heroes in September 1963. From there, just three main writers chronicled Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in that most turbulent of decades: Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Jim Shooter, each with differing approaches. The Avengers quickly became the pivot around which the Marvel Universe turned. To look back through its issues is to get a crash course in ’70s pop culture. Illustrated with full-color art from this legendary run, Paul Cornell’s entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS series explores how the Mighty Avengers became icons during a time of immense change and upheaval.