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Join Mickey and Friends for 12 short stories to celebrate Christmas in this 208-page padded storybook collection! Ring in the holiday season with Mickey & Friends in this collection of 12 short festive stories!Mickey & Friends are celebrating Christmas in this padded storybook collection of 12 very merry read-aloud tales! These stories are designed to be read in only 5 minutes, making them excellent for bedtime, naptime, storytime, or anytime. No matter how busy your schedule is, 5-minue stories are perfect for building excitement for Christmas while helping your child get into the habit of reading a little bit every day! These joyful stories featuring Mickey & Friends are sure to capture the attention of your little one, making storytime something they are excited to settle down for.

“An odyssey of action and awe.” —The New York TimesThe remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.Story Locale:Ibiza, Spain

這是一門關於領導、判斷與零容錯精神的導播課！30年電視導播經驗，10年大學任教資歷，這20講，彙整了現場實務、技術操作，以及決策如何形成，人際怎麼處理，是「電視導播學」最罕見的中文專書。這本書的每一講，都搭配了Podcast節目頻道。並導入《導播有事嗎》QR Code連結，「閱讀 × 聲音 × 導播現場」三位一體的整合，實現了專業知識的立體學習體驗。廣電系學生，初入行的導播助理，或者只是想知道「節目怎麼做出來」的你，這本書，就是一盞工作現場的指示燈，能帶給你最具臨場感的認識──那些播出前一刻才真正演出的「魔術」，幕後究竟是如何去完成。

基於多年擔任人資主管的實務與教學經驗，作者撰寫了這本從業界實務出發、以學生視角舉例說明的優質書籍。本書已多次在教學現場獲得驗證，其貼近學子生活的內容與表達，深受學生喜愛，不僅有效引發學習熱情，更讓知識得以深化。本次改版特點如下： ．以經典為準則：奠定穩固的知識基礎。 ．心智圖總覽：透過視覺化圖表，快速掌握全書重點。 ．章首故事引導：以引人入勝的例子，啟動學習思考。 ．豐富圖文：運用大量圖畫與圖表，閱讀變輕鬆，學習更有效。 ．搭配影音：提供延伸學習的QR Code連結，讓學習更自主。 ．學習任務：透過動手做，深化學習。

本次的改版，幅度空前的鉅大，保持與前八版相同的風格、架構與推理邏輯，配合許多學校的上課週數由18週改為16週，第九版濃縮成12章。並加上新的技術與觀念，包括：1. 新型經濟體系，包括:群眾外包經濟體系、區塊鏈去中心化經濟體系、數位內容創造經濟體系及訂閱經濟體　系等。2. 資訊管理的科技面，除了ABIC也介紹了重要的邊緣運算(Edge Computing)的架構。3. 網路時代最主要的系統開發與部署的新技術架構，包括:DevOps、CI/CD、雲原生(Cloud Native)、微服　務(Microservice)、容器架構(Container)、Serverless、Low Code/No Code及中台架構等目前最主要的　先進技術。4. 在AI的章節特別分析說明ChatGPT的重要架構、訓練方法、主要應用與限制、可能取代什麼樣的工作，並　說明 AI如何支援4P、全通路、SEO、動態廣告、定價以及取代程式設計師的可能性。5. MIS在策略層次的主要議題，包括數位轉型、科技與策略的校準、新科技的探索與創新、IS策略規劃、資　訊倫理以及目前重要的「數位倫理」。6. 資安最要的工具與技術，包括：MFA、IAM、UEBA、EDR、IDS/IPS、DLP、SIEM、SOAR等。教學配件：教師教學PowerPoint本書搭配：線上題庫

今天，Suki Cat 變成了獨角獸！她進入奇幻國度，遇見被囚禁的王子，決定展開解救行動。這本厚頁互動書配有結實耐用的滑軌，孩子可以邊操作邊推進情節，感受故事的緊張與樂趣。韻文式敘事適合大聲朗讀，讓幼兒在聆聽與操作中提升專注力、觀察力與動作協調。奇幻情節結合豐富互動，讓每次閱讀都像是一場全新的冒險。Meet Suki Cat – an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure – where she always saves the day!In Unicorn, Suki Cat puts on her unicorn onesie and is transported to a magical realm! But when Suki Cat finds an imprisoned prince, will she be able to help?From astronaut to dinosaur, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading alo

Get ready to countdown to Christmas with Stitch and friends!With a 5-minute story to enjoy every day on the lead up to Christmas, you can join Stitch, Angel and all their pals on a host of adventures in this spectacular 24-book Advent Calendar.This is the perfect alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, inspiring little ones to read their way through the festive period! Parents can read the books to their children as bedtime stories, or early readers can use them to practise independent reading, plus they can be re-used throughout the year!

Count down to Christmas with this super spooky 24-book Advent Calendar!With a variety of frighteningly festive content, join Jack, Sally and the residents of Halloween Town as you discover a bite-size book every day in the run up to Christmas.This is the perfect collectable for any fan of The Nightmare Before Christmas, including stories, quizzes, behind-the-scenes content, and more!Filled with books, this is a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be re-used again and again for many Christmases to come!

With a 5-minute story to enjoy every day in the lead up to Christmas, join Spidey, Spin and Ghost-Spider on their awesome adventures in this web-tastic 24-book Advent Calendar.

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

A funny Halloween picture book – great for kids aged 3+Celebrate the spooky season with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can’t wait for the party to start – as soon as he gets home from trick or treating! But nothing goes quite to plan after Paddington’s mean neighbour, Mr Curry, invites himself to the party and spoils all the fun. Luckily, Paddington has a special Halloween trick that might just save the day!A hilarious new Paddington adventure, full of spooky surprises!* More than 45 million Paddington books sold, worldwide!* Perfect Halloween Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Bond* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive.From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. ‘The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review‘The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader reviewRide faster than your angel can fly. Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness.Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. He craves it to feel stable. Whole.But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession.Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. Tropes:- Motorcycle Rom

全國最厲害的西文×中文雙語呈現的西班牙語教材，《西班牙語大冒險 初級》讓您的西班牙語學習更全面！ 由文藻外語大學西班牙語系金賢真（Diana Chin）、貝羅菈（Laura Vela Almendros）、艾利歐（Nelio Mendoza Figueredo）三位名師聯手編寫的《西班牙語大冒險 初級》就像是一位值得信賴的嚮導，帶領你進入西班牙語的冒險旅程！那麼，要如何獲得最佳的學習體驗呢？就跟著以下學習內容及學習步驟一同來探索吧！ 本書從「Lección Preparatoria行前準備」先帶你認識西班牙語字母，接下來共有6課學習內容，帶你透過會話及課後活動，深入認識更多詞彙及文法，絕對是你入門西班牙語的必備工具！學習內容介紹如下：Lección Preparatoria：歡迎來到西班牙語的世界！Lección 1：探索你的家族起源Lección 2：三百六十行，你是哪一行？Lección 3：又愛又恨的家人們！Lección 4：消失的物品Lección 5：探索你的喜好！Lección 6：買買買！西、中雙語呈現，學習更全面！ 全書以西班牙文與中文雙語搭配，不僅能學習語言，還能理解其背後的文化與表達方式！西班牙文部分可以幫助教師掌握教學方向，中文部分則為學習者準備了詳盡的解說，方便隨時查閱。在開始西班牙語冒險前，先探索西班牙語的字母及發音！你是否曾在歌曲或影集中聽過西班牙語？想知道這些字到底應該怎麼發音？讓我們來告訴你！每課皆有5大學習步驟，要你一步一步發掘西班牙語冒險的大驚奇！步驟1.「在這一課，你將會學到」提示課程核心，學習重點一目了然！ 每一課的開頭列出該課學習重點，先了解學習核心是什麼，快速掌握學習方向。步驟2.「課文與字彙」呈現生活對話，聽說讀寫全面提升！ 透過有趣的對話場景以及出現在對話中的生詞與中文翻譯，讓你輕鬆學習實用會話，同時掌握新詞彙。更棒的是，所有的課文和字彙都有作者親錄標準西班牙語音檔可以聆聽！只要掃描封面QR Code，就能聽到標準發音及朗讀音檔，跟著練習聽力與口說。步驟3.「文法解說」說明文法規則，輕鬆理解語言邏輯！ 詳細解說課文中出現的文法與句型，並掃描QR Code著手練習線上習題，學習文法句型後馬上動手練習，加深學習記憶！步驟4.「口說練習」，跟著開口說西語！ 學習語言不能只是聽、讀、寫，更要敢於開口說！口

★ 全球熱銷超過4,500萬冊，《遜咖日記》系列超人氣番外篇★ DIY日記創作×校園冒險×爆笑青春日常，一本滿足閱讀與書寫樂趣★ 附塗鴉與寫作空間，陪你一起打造專屬自己的祕密日記在妮基・麥斯威爾的世界裡，每一天都可能變成一場「超級災難」——而這一次，真的出大事了！她最最重要的日記竟然不見了！如果日記被死對頭麥肯琪撿到，裡面那些祕密、糗事、暗戀心情……通通都要曝光了！為了在最糟糕的事情發生前找回日記，妮基展開了一場又慌又忙的追查行動。一路上，她不只回顧那些令人又愛又恨的校園時刻，還偷偷分享她的日記小撇步，邀請你一起動手創作屬於自己的祕密基地。Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in this special do-it-yourself edition in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide!OMG, total disaster!! Nikki Maxwell has lost her diary!!Now the hunt is on to track it down before it falls into the wrong hands - aka mean girl MacKenzie! And along the way Nikki shares top tips to help YOU create your own diary. With space for doodles and to write entries, this a must-have book for any Dork fan! Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series?Dork Diaries Dork Diaries: Party Time Dork Diaries: Pop Star Dork Diaries: How To Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries: Dear Dork Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Di

Two kid heroes use brains and elbow grease to face off supervillains with hilarious powers in this all-new STEM graphic novel series from MIT Kids Press.Ever since a comet hit Earth, New Bork City has been overrun with supervillains! Luckily, Maker Girl – who can make just about anything – and Professor Smarts – the sharpest kid on the block – are here to put a stop to them. They may not have superpowers of their own, but with the powers of science and engineering, they are more than a match for Mr Anti-Freeze, who's bent on destroying all ice cream, and Queen Ka-Ching, who kidnaps the heroes and brings them to her evil lair...

Adorable duo, Tiger and Mei, embark on a snow-filled winter adventure. Join Mei and Tiger in a touching story about friendship, embracing the day, and new experiences. Mei's exuberant Tiger wants to play in the snow, but Mei isn't quite so sure. It's cold and it's wet! But Mei soon changes her mind when she tastes delicate snowflakes for the first time, makes fresh footprints in the pristine snow and they have a fun snowball fight. As the day draws to a close, the duo return to the warm embrace of home - a perfect conclusion to a day filled with wonder and delight.

Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams….Nor will the fact that her ri

About the Book:'Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic' OLIVIE BLAKE'Katabasis is more than a novel to savor. This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time' REBECCA ROSS'A witty, gory, harrowing ride' LEIGH BARDUGOKatabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new novel by Sunday Times Number One Bestseller R.F. Kuang.

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library, a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history.Enter the time space, a soaring library filled with books containing the memories of those have passed and accessed only by specially made watches once passed from father to son-but mostly now in government hands. This is where eleven-year-old Lisavet Levy finds herself trapped in 1938, waiting for her watchmaker father to return for her. When he doesn't, she grows up among the books and specters, able to see the world only by sifting through the memories of those who came before her. As she realizes that government agents are entering the time space to destroy books and maintain their preferred version of history, she sets about saving these scraps in her own vol

當Cassie收到一封「你是得獎者！」的神祕信，她以為夢想都能實現：有自己的房間、開心旅行、重新找回朋友……但真的得獎，就能填補心中的空缺嗎？An Indie BestsellerA Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerNPR Best of 20252025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsMega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy a mansion and get her own bedroom. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend

Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features stenciled edges, case effects, and illustrated endpapers.Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in

本書旨在提供一套兼具理論深度與實務操作的研究指南，協助讀者理解此一取徑背後的方法論依據，並掌握如何在實務上正確應用。全書分為十章，從基本的反事實因果推論概念出發，逐步引導讀者了解聯合分析的邏輯、實驗設計的策略、樣本數的估算，以及如何運用Qualtrics進行聯合網調實驗，並運用R及Stata軟體分析資料，亦將Python程式碼列於附錄一。 本書適合具備基礎研究方法訓練的碩博士生、學術研究人員、政策分析者與市場研究專業人士閱讀。我們期望透過本書，讓更多人能夠在繁雜的社會現象中，透過嚴謹的實驗設計與網路調查的靈活性，精準地探究人類行為背後的偏好結構與因果邏輯。

【英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn - Cats, Dogs, And More】 教導孩子與毛夥伴間的相處之道，學習當個負責任的主人！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 Cats, Dogs, And More 陪伴孩子練習用英文探索毛小孩的生活習性、思辨飼養寵物的利弊。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 【英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn - A Big, Blue Marble】 一起俯瞰世界知名地標，前進海洋大陸，打開國際視野的第一步！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 A Big, Blue Marble 陪孩子學習用英文認識全球多樣地景、揭開藍色星球的神秘面紗。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 【Get Fit!動動帶-跑跑熊】 根據體育署公布，全國兒童有半數以上每週運動時間不足，需要每天累積60分鐘的中度肌肉活動，以訓練肌力及肌耐力，所以將捲腹仰臥列為學校體適能測驗項目之一。 目川文化精心研發的創新體適能產品，結合科技的傳感器、可愛造型保護套(跑跑熊)及鮮豔綁 帶，搭配遊戲APP，讓你無限暢遊運動科技；不受場域限制，隨時隨地與好朋友相約，戴上喜歡的角色，就能在線上一起競賽，訓練體能、增強抵抗力！ Get-Fit!動動帶，是一款結合傳感器、腰帶和遊戲APP的創新產品。使用者正確穿戴綁帶後，將傳感器固定在體適能腰帶上，並且進行捲腹仰臥起坐….等動作。根據傳感器資訊，遊戲中的角色將加速或減速前進。 【Get Fit!動動方程式】 專屬Get Fit!動動帶的健遊APP，Get Fit!動動方程式把體能訓練變有趣！穿戴全套產品，連結線上遊戲，選取喜愛角色及運動模式，進行單人訓練或多人競賽。線上運動會，隨時揪起來！與好朋友一起來場健康好玩的線上體適能遊戲，趕快一起來挑戰破紀錄吧！ 此外，Get Fit！動動方程式APP提供單人與多人連線模式，使用者可透過遊戲室與其他玩家進行線上競賽。讓您在遊戲化的環境中進行運動，強化免疫力，增加抵抗力和享受樂趣！ 運動活力 套組 讀英文、愛自然、動一動， 一套書打造孩子的全方位學習體驗！ 英語閱讀不只在書中， 也在生活與身體每一次的跳動裡！ 用閱讀連結世界，用運動喚醒活力， 這是最動感的親子共讀時光！ 【英語悅讀誌Read&Learn】系列特色 Read&Lear

感謝國立臺灣大學陳永寬名譽教授、行家旅行社白中仁執行長撰文推薦！ 本書2026年版因應最新考試規則、出題方向編寫，以及經過2年的疫情肆虐後，各國陸續結束疫情管控，觀光旅遊產業如何以全新面貌迎接新未來，創造疫後觀光旅遊業永續經營新景象。近年在行政法規方面，「觀光行政與政策」、有關「兩岸人民管理規則」及「旅行業管理規則」等等，更改幅度之大，令人咋舌。書中配合最新頒布的相關政策與法規進行更新。對歷屆考題的歸納分析也新增到2025年考題。 全書深入淺出，架構分為理論與實務兩大部份。在理論方面，針對本書的首要目的－－考證照，做詳細的考試題項分析、註解，以及考試科目的比重，讓準備應試的讀者輕鬆掌握要點，不浪費寶貴的學習時間；在實務方面，作者將多年旅遊各國的實際經驗，毫不藏私的加以統整化為文字描述，包含領隊導遊不可不知的技能、在面對危機時要如何應變等，內容詳盡完善，歸納條理分明，讓讀者不僅能考到領隊導遊執照，也能應用於實務工作中。不僅適合做為教科書，引導學子們進入觀光相關產業，也是帶領初學者迅速上手，輕鬆踏入領隊導遊領域或取得證照的實用參考書。 有別於一般考證照的教科書，本書不只著重在理論層面，同時也要增強實務方面的技能，因此經由作者多年的教學與實務經驗，將兩種方向均衡的呈現給讀者，是進入觀光產業不可或缺的參考用書。 書中提供完整、正確、考試資訊與政府公告事項及規定，讓應試人員充分掌握考情。讀者可掃描書中QR Code，下載閱讀領隊與導遊相關領域的最新法規與條例，以及歷年考古題，以供準備應考時參閱複習。

Playful, interactive, and full of whimsy, Sean Taylor's collection of poems invites little ones to get their fingers, hands, and wiggles ready. One little friendin the playground . . . sliding.Two little friends playing chase and . . . hiding.What better way to get little ones excited about poems than to make them part of the delivery? In the hallowed tradition of nursery rhymes and songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," this imaginative collection entices children to use their fingers, hands, and sometimes whole bodies to bring a variety of verses to life. Whether the subject is sailing ships or stomping dinosaurs, falling snow or popping bubbles, jumping onto waterslides or riding a crowded elevator, Sean Taylor's rhythmic read-aloud verses pair with Fiona Woodcock's fresh, colorful illustrations, offering clues to the finger actions kids can follow--unless they're happily acting things out already, using shapes and movements all their own.

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.It’s been a rough few weeks for Hiroto and Hideki. But after Hiroto collapsed from overwork and Hideki lost his job, the two are back in high spirits and ready to fulfill an old childhood dream! Meanwhile, there are big changes on the horizon for Natsumi, and Yomogi’s love life is about to take a turn she never expected!

Ghost-Spider and Reptil fromSpidey and His Amazing Friendsteam up to defend the Stark Center in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!The supervillain Rhino is after one of Tony Stark’s inventions, threatening young super heroes at the Stark Center. To thwart his plan, Ghost-Spider teams up with Reptil. Can they defeat Rhino?Find out in this chapter book that’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud!

Celebrate beloved felines, Eric Carle's favorite animals, with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond between cat lovers and their cats. This keepsake is the perfect way to celebrate cherished pets, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming illustrations.

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this third book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But before she can return to her beloved Mount Eskel, the king has a task for her: Miri must travel to a distant swamp to start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than royal rules.As Miri spends more time with the girls, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. Relying on her own strength and intelligence, Miri must unravel the mystery while protecting the sisters--and maybe then she canfinallymake her way home.Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!Princess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world.Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time.As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly – Gil to her friends – needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight.Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with?As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kin

A laugh-out-loud rhyming romp about how being HANGRY can turn you into a little bit of a monster! Brought to life by debut author, Kathryn Wanless, and illustrations packed with humour and personality from Fred Blunt. When Evangeline's alarm clock shrieks, the day is NOT off to a good start because. .. SHE'S HANGRY! But after breakfast, Evangeline is back to feeling right and skips happily down the street. Yet, at school, as lunchtime looms near.. . Yes, you guessed it.. . SHE'S HANGRY! The afternoons are always lots of fun.Except, as she leaves the playground and spots her waiting Mum, UH OH. . .SHE'S HANGRY, AGAIN! When at last they make it home, things go from bad to worse. It turns out that it's not only Evangeline who is HANGRY! Can Evangeline and Mum work together to find the perfect snack before it's too late?WARNING: There may be a HANGRY monster lurking inside of you too. .. This fantastically funny and bouncy story gives voice to a very real experience. Being hungry brings ou

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging pet-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the mouse, the fish, the dog or the cat? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!When Serena discovers an old map hidden in the library, she’s excited to find out more about the lost ocean and its ancient magic. But on their very first field trip, Serena and her favourite dolphin Opal lose sight of their friends and realise they are lost. Will Serena’s new magic be strong enough to help them find a way back?Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle, Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash, Millie and Storm, Harper and Splash, Lyla and Charm and Aurora and Jewel

Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods.When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him."Children's fiction at its finest. Thorpe is a talent to watch!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Ashley's debut THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging farm-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the pig, the sheep, the hen or the cow? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

Third in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When autumn comes, the leaves are changing colour on the trees, the birds are flying south and the sleepy hedgehog is settling down for his winter sleep. Pine cones, apples and a shiny conker in its spiky case, picking pumpkins with Mum and raking leaves with Dad, before sharing apple pie, warm and cosy as the wind whistles outside - there is so much to see and do as the natural world prepares for the coming winter.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of autumn in this beautiful first picture book.

A spooky googly-eyed joke book for HalloweenCelebrate Halloween with this book of "Knock, knock" jokes which features fun googly eyes on every page.Knock-knock on the door and reveal a new trick-or-treat visitor with every turn of the page - each with their own joke to tell and wearing a silly costume!This easy-to-follow format is a lovely introduction to the world of comedy for little jokers - and you''re sure to be laughing along with them!On the final page, there''s one last spooky surprise that''s sure to get young readers in the mood for Halloween!A fun and accessible first joke book for children aged 2+· Children will love telling their first jokes and making their friends and family laugh!· Fun, novelty format with googly eyes that jiggle when you wiggle the book· Classic "Knock, knock" joke format is easy for little ones to understand· Funky, fun artwork is sure to keep young audiences captivatedWords of praise for this book:"This ingenious introduction to jokes tells a story u

一隻鱷魚一大早醒來，感覺喉嚨裡好像有隻青蛙，卡卡的很不舒服 。為了擺脫這種不爽快的感覺，他決定出門散步。一路上，他對遇到的每隻動物都惡狠狠地問：「你在找麻煩嗎？」 。這些小動物們當然被嚇得魂飛魄散，沒有誰敢挑戰這隻看起來脾氣暴躁的鱷魚。直到最後，他遇見了一頭體型龐大的大象，鱷魚也問了同樣的問題。大象的反應以及故事意想不到的結局，將會讓所有讀者捧腹大笑 。Crocodile has woken up with a frog in his throat. He heads out on a walk and asks the same question to every animal he meets: "Are you looking for trouble?" No one is up for the challenge - that is, until he comes across an enormous elephant.A fantastically funny picture book, Are You Looking for Trouble? is the perfect read aloud story to share with your little one. With bold illustrations by Delphine Durand, and a hilarious twist to look forward to, this is a book to come back to again and again.

A New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix Film“Think of the Thursday Murder Club itself as a senior version of ‘The A-Team.’...Funny, moving, and suspenseful...So delicious, even adorable.”—The Washington PostFour septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case. A brutal murder. Welcome to...THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUBIn a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.When a local developer is found dead with a mysterious photograph left next to the body, the Thursday Murder Club suddenly find themselves in the middle of their first live case.As the bodies begin to pile up, can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer, before it's too late?Story Locale:The Coopers Chase retirement community somewhere in the English countryside

Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor is the second book in this popular full-color chapter book series, a great fit for readers who enjoy a mix of humor, adventure, and a touch of the macabre Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . . who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. One dark and stormy night, Ghoulia's cousin Dilbert comes to visit her at Crumbling Manor. She's confused--she didn't invite him, and it turns out that Dilbert's a real grouch. He complains about everything! When Ghoulia tries to track down Auntie Departed to find out why she invited Dilbert, she finds that Auntie has vanished. Ghoulia can't find her. And the doorbell won't stop ringing. One after another, Ghoulia's friends arrive--all with the same mysterious invitation in hand. As the gang searches Crumbling Manor for Auntie Departed, one of their own goes missing. Finally, Dilbert inadvertently solves the mystery in the greenhouse when he fin