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大部分的故事裡，都有一個溫馨婚禮和美好結局，但瑪克西米連的人生並非童話故事。 天生口吃的瑪克西米連生於貴族家庭，她不受父親喜愛，被迫嫁給出身卑微的騎士利夫丹。 在糟糕的新婚夜後，利夫丹於隔日清晨出征戰場，而瑪克西米連直到三年後才又見到他。 ──只是如今，她那陌生的丈夫已經成為戰爭英雄，是全國女性的理想婚嫁對象，不再是默默無名的騎士。 瑪克西米連即將成為那作龐大城堡莊園的女主人──這是她想也不曾想像過的事！ 當面對寡言冷酷的利夫丹時，她還得想辦法控制自己的感受，別讓心中萌動的情感，破壞彼此脆弱、名義上的婚姻關係…… Copyright ©2023 by Suji Kim Originally published as "Under the Oak Tree" (in Korean) in the Republic of Korea in 2017 by RIDI Corporation. ●Ridi Awards 2020年度羅曼史網路小說組大獎、2023年度羅曼史電子書組大獎 ●人氣浪漫奇幻漫畫《橡樹之下》小說原作 ●【首刷限定】精美書籤((首刷售完即無贈品))

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Follow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the fifth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad.The search is afoot! Squash and Ginny must locate the second orb of the Staff of Knowledge before the Spirit World leaks further into the Human World. Not only that, but their best friends Fern and Lotus are still missing! Thankfully, their wand tracks Fern, Lotus, and the orb to a mysterious mansion, where they're shocked to discover all three are about to be auctioned off. Can Squash and Ginny save their friends and the orb—or will they lose them to the highest bidder . . . forever?

In the thrilling conclusion to theNew York TimesbestsellingDefy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom.Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he's desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. . .An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn't know who to trust. Until Rian--the man she trusts least--makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds. . .Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He's struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support--a

《First Time, Long Time》是 Amy Silverberg 的首部小說，描述一位年輕女性 Allison 在洛杉磯追尋自我身份與成長的故事。Allison 是個懷抱寫作夢想的二十八歲女子，自哥哥意外去世、父母情感動盪之後，她一直被過去的悲痛和家庭影響所束縛。搬到洛杉磯後，她希望自己能成為自己故事的主角，但依舊感到迷惘、孤獨，寫作陷入停滯，只靠教英文為生。在這樣的生活狀態中，Allison 偶遇著名廣播DJ Reid Steinman——一位她父親與故去兄長崇拜的對象。她迅速被 Reid 吸引，這段錯綜複雜的關係讓她重新面對過去的傷痛與自我認同問題。更複雜的是，Allison 同時和 Reid 的成年女兒 Maddie 之間發展出一段微妙且強烈的感情糾葛，兩段關係形成了一個情感上的三角拉鋸。《First Time, Long Time》透過坦率的自省、敏銳的觀察與妙趣橫生的冷嘲熱諷，提出問題：當一名年輕女子愛上一位聲名顯赫且需求強烈的男人，她的夢想將會如何改變？當過去依然充滿未解的糾結，她又該如何前行？這是一部帶著真實感與幽默、直面情感複雜性的成長小說，對於喜歡探索身份、慾望與家庭傷痛交織的讀者來說，是一部值得注意的出色首作。"[T]he funniest debut book of the year." --DebutifulFor readers of Emma Cline and Melissa Broder, "a brilliant novel about becoming more the person you're meant to be," following an untethered, sardonic young woman who falls for an older man and begins to lose herself (Roxane Gay).Aspiring writer and all-around naive person Allison expected her life to finally take shape when she moved to Los Angeles. After years grieving her brother's untimely death and allowing he

本書由凱迪克獎得主 Lane Smith 創作，是一本充滿動感與參與感的互動朗讀圖畫書。故事從一個再熟悉不過的校園情境出發：學校很有趣，但有時候，就是需要休息一下。即使不是正式下課時間，也可以來一場「現在就要的下課時間」。書中文字不斷邀請孩子大聲喊出「RECESS！」，並跟著做出各種動作與聲音，讓閱讀成為釋放能量的出口。Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans School is where you go to learn. It is fun. But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun. That is why there is recess. But what if it's not recess time? No problem! You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess. It doesn't matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: RECESS! Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.

Minecraft暢銷作者全新力作，遊戲與閱讀完美融合結合角色扮演與互動敘事，本書打造全新閱讀體驗。讀者將化身學徒賽斯，在危機四伏的地下迷宮中冒險，透過選擇與骰子決定故事走向。融合遊戲機制與奇幻情節，不僅提升閱讀參與感，也讓每一次翻頁都充滿未知與驚喜，是進入RPG世界的最佳入門之作。Adventure awaits in this middle-grade fantasy series that invites young readers to step into the shoes of of the story's hero! Combining elements of table-top roleplaying and pick-your-poison storytelling, a roll of the dice determines whether you'll score a legendary win...or an epic fail. Set in a classic high-fantasy setting, Seth is last-surviving apprentice of the great wizard Bristleboor. One day, Bristleboor sends Seth on a mission to find an elusive flower that grows in the tunnels under the castle they live in. Aided by an imprisoned imp named Calivore, Seth traverses the tunnels and comes upon monsters to fight and puzzles to solve while learning secrets about himself...and his master. By the end, he and the reader will need to make choices about where and with whom their loyalties lie and what kind of hero they want to become. In this

歡迎來到Grotteskew古堡，一個充滿奇怪發明、黏糊配方與…各種意外誕生的怪物的地方！這裡的怪博士Erasmus總是忙著製造新生物，卻總忘了那些已經存在的。其中最早、最善良的「第一號作品」Stitch Head，總是默默守護著大家，幫忙解決一場又一場怪獸級麻煩。本套書收錄1至6集，包括《The Forgotten Creation》、《The Pirate's Eye》等六個黑白插圖冒險故事。故事融合哥德式奇想、輕微驚悚與誠摯友情，節奏緊湊，情節幽默又富想像力，適合喜歡《Frankenstein meets Tim Burton》風格的小讀者。This boxed set for children ages 7-10 includes books 1-6 in the exciting Stitch Head chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.Books 1-6 in the exciting Stitch Head chapter book series are part of this boxed set for children ages 7-10. Includes The Forgotten Creation, The Pirate's Eye, The Ghost of Grotteskew, The Spider's Lair, The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin, and The Monster Hunter. Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stitch Head

《不淑女的謀殺案》：校園偵探搭檔，解開重重謎團如果你喜歡《天才少女福爾摩斯》和《南西．德魯》，那你一定會愛上《不淑女的謀殺案》系列！天生偵探黛西．威爾斯和她的「華生」黑茲爾．王，在寄宿學校組成了祕密偵探社。起初她們以為沒有案件可辦，直到一連串神祕的謀殺案發生。這對風格迴異的搭檔將運用她們的智慧和友情，聯手解開一樁樁不淑女的謀殺案。本套書收錄全系列 11 本，讓你一次讀個過癮。Fans of Enola Holmes and Nancy Drew will love the exciting A Murder Most Unladylike mystery series--all eleven books now available together in one collectible paperback boxed set! Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong both have a penchant for solving mysteries. In fact, outspoken Daisy is a self-described Sherlock Holmes, and she appoints wallflower Hazel as her own personal Watson when they form their own (secret!) detective agency. The only problem? There is nothing to investigate at the perfectly proper Deepdean School for Girls they both attend. Or is there? Follow Daisy and Hazel as they put their deductive skills and friendship to the test to solve a series of murders most unladylike! This entertaining paperback boxed set includes: Murder Is Bad MannersPoison Is Not PoliteFirst Class MurderJolly Foul Play

嗝嗝普從未想過，一堂普通課竟會變成與巨浪搏鬥的求生冒險。與龍牙、風行者並肩奮戰，他在歡笑與驚險中，逐步學習何為真正的勇氣。全新《馴龍高手》支線故事(番外篇)，圖文交織，勇氣與友情同樣精采！In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for developing readers and packed with beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read stories, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle.It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third never meant to get into trouble. But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas in a sinking ship facing imminent doom.Join Hiccup and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious adventures at the Isle of Berk’s Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are at the bottom in pretty much everything.Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL, where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made!

Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is here to save the day! The crew gets a surprise visit from a fairy that causes chaos on Burlap Beach in the third book of this chapter book graphic novel series that will delight fans of Dog Man!Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is excited to enter Burlap Beach’s sandcastle competition, the perfect activity after saving their home not once, but twice. As the crew gets to work, Woolly discovers a tooth-shaped rock that Raina is sure is a real tooth. To settle their argument, Woolly puts the tooth-rock under his pillow that night…and wakes up to find it replaced with a shiny gold coin!Raina knows she’s struck gold and quickly sets out to get more money from the Tooth Fairy with any tooth-shaped item she can find. But when the fairy turns out to be a Megalodon upset that the tooth is fake, Team Unihorn (and Woolly) must rescue the beach yet again.

石獅子金的任務是守護古城大門和神聖寶球，保護人類與靈界的平衡。可是，金覺得這些責任好無聊，他最愛的是練習足球、踢出完美的進球，夢想成為靈界最偉大的球星！沒想到，一次失誤，他把寶球踢出大門，還自己也跟著掉進人類世界，靈界的大門也隨之關上。為了追回寶球、守護兩個世界，金不得不尋求幫助。他遇見一個能聽見神秘聲音的女孩，還有一隻自稱是龍、實際上長得像蟲子的奇怪夥伴。三人踏上一場驚險又有趣的旅程。是一個融合奇幻、幽默與中國傳說的故事。From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore.Jin is a Stone Lion—one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time.What isn’t a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring a Golden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world.But when Jin’s perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him.Stuck

★ 青蛙超級英雄登場！爆笑程度直逼《Dog Man》！★ 動作、笑點與環保主題完美結合，閱讀毫無負擔！★ 分段式冒險設計，培養孩子閱讀成就感！青蛙版超級英雄圖像小說，融合爆笑劇情與動作場面，講述兩位不太可靠的英雄對抗怪物與污染的故事。節奏快速、笑點密集，是喜歡《Dog Man》與輕鬆閱讀風格讀者的最佳選擇。The explosive first book in a new middle-grade graphic novel series featuring two heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes, for fans of InvestiGators and Dog Man!No one ever said it was easy being green! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad.In their first adventure, the frogs leap forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector 1. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo before they discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp?And in their second adventure, the duo stumble upon a landfill of disgusting, off-brand toys in Sector 2 . . . which come alive! Outnumbered and totally grossed out, ca

A funny comic book space adventure for children from the bestselling author of Gangsta GrannyFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS…- pick his nose with his little toe…- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA’s scientists thought he’d be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.

★精心設計的心理懸疑故事，從一樁神秘失蹤開始，層層揭開夫妻看似完美生活的暗潮洶湧。★每一分鐘的等待都帶來更多疑問，緊繃的氣氛讓讀者無法自拔。★故事氛圍陰鬱緊湊，適合喜歡家庭懸疑與心理驚悚的讀者。★展開對安全感、信任與真相的探討，揭示最親密關係中的裂痕。懸念迭起，多重轉折使真相層層揭露，令人猜不到結局。故事圍繞一位名叫Bryden Frost的忙碌母親。在一次早晨的追撞事故的7天之後，Bryden突然消失，留下丈夫Sam和女兒。她的手機、錢包和車子都還在家中停車場及公寓內，彷彿人就此蒸發。警方展開調查，懷疑Bryden是否遭遇綁架、逃走或其他可能性。這部小說結合了傳統警探流程與心理懸疑元素，節奏緊湊，人物塑造豐滿，是喜愛家庭懸疑、心理驚悚的讀者不可錯過的作品。An instant New York Times bestseller!“Stunning. Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twists and turns — Shari Lapena is at the very top of her game here. [She Didn't See It Coming] might be my favorite yet!” —Lucy FoleyThe new gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorWhen a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late?Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condominium, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple

This is the way we brush our teeth.Do you know what to do?First open up the cupboard.Now which brush belongs to you?Get ready to brush your teeth in this adorable slider book, full of gentle messages to help little ones with their daily routines.This rhyming story is perfect for reading aloud together with toddlers, building familiarity and confidence about tooth-brushing, and introducing some fun ideas for all the family to try. Little ones will love to slide the toothbrush from side to side, turn the wheel to make water come out of the tap and lift a flap to see teddy brush his teeth.For parents and carers, each page features short practical tips to help you and your child, consulted by Early Years expert Lizzie Noble.

歡迎來到《Christmas Street》！跟著 Bear 和森林朋友一起倒數迎接聖誕。這本精緻的倒數書設計成可展開的立體村莊，藏有 24 扇驚喜小門，每天都有韻律感十足的短詩與可愛插圖等待揭曉。書頁背面更附親子活動，如寫信給聖誕老人、烤胡蘿蔔燕麥點心、裝飾薑餅屋、挑選聖誕樹等。搭配燙金封面與紅絲帶綁帶，是充滿節慶氛圍的完美禮物。亮點：．24 扇小門設計，每日開啟節日驚喜．附親子手作與互動活動．可展開成立體聖誕村莊展示Welcome friend to Christmas Street. Your timing's oh so good. Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood...Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings a delightful door to open, with fun, read-aloud rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations hidden behind 24 flaps. With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: - Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny- Pick the Perfect Tree

The gripping follow-up to multi-million bestselling author Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 – now a Netflix film, starring Keira Knightley. Paradise comes at a price . .. The stunning mountain views. The beautiful shore of Lake Geneva.The terrified woman held in the suite belonging to the hotel’s millionaire owner. Lo Blacklock’s all-expenses paid trip to a luxury Swiss chateau should have been the ideal return to work. But as her past catches up with her, the millionaire’s mistress demanding that Lo help her escape, and a body turning up in the room next door, forces Lo to ask how far would she go to help someone she’s not even sure she can trust… Praise for Ruth Ware: ‘A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there’ DAVID BALDACCI'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY ‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up till the last chapter’ ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel i

Bluey and Bingo love to play games outside. They’re playing on the seesaw, setting up a Daddy Day Spa and even trying to catch a wild pig! Lift the flaps to find out all the hilarious things that happen during their games. Experience the fun of playing outside with Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant lift-the-flap book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: What Games Should We Play?Bluey: I Love my FamilyBluey: Road TripBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

在車禍後甦醒的 Yumeko，彷彿換了一個靈魂。過去不喜歡自己、總是退縮的她，成為了自信大方、熱愛生命的人。新的 Yumeko 散發著快樂能量，吸引了周圍所有人，也讓她的人生迎來前所未有的光亮。然而，當事故的真相逐漸浮現，這份新生活似乎並不那麼穩固。作者以溫柔卻銳利的筆觸，帶出愛情、友情與自我接納的課題，並巧妙融入懸疑氛圍，讓讀者欲罷不能。In the vein of A Silent Voice and Perfect World, Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love is poised to be a breakout manga series! Meet Yumeko, an introverted young woman who suffers amnesia after a car accident and suddenly becomes a new person—outgoing, self-confident, and ready to take on the world. Yumeko has never been happy – with herself, her job, her looks, her life. But after surviving a serious accident, she wakes from a coma with a completely different outlook.Where she was once withdrawn and self-conscious, she has suddenly become outgoing and absolutely in love with herself and everything around her. Those who know her are shocked by Yumeko’s personality shift, but quickly find themselves drawn to her positive energy and joy. Everything seems to be going right for Yumeko.That is, until she learns the accident tha

‘Such a brilliant writer and this was another 5 star book for me’ Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hugely immersive and emotional’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An emotional mystery that will grip you so tight that you can't breathe’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘She is the master of creating real, flawed, magnetic characters’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐One night. One chance to be free.Enya feels adrift. Trapped in a life she no longer recognises.A loveless marriage. A distant son.Until the night she saves a young boy’s life – and upends her own.Now to break free she must face the storm again. And this time, she’s fighting for herself.‘Outstanding… I simply couldn’t stop reading. One of the two or three best novels I’ve read this year and without question the best book I’ve ever read by Cecelia' JOHN BOYNE'A terrific story! It had me completely gripped from the very first page' KARIN SLAUGHTER‘Sharp, relatable and poignant … a joy’ ANDREA MARA‘Vivid, beautiful and deeply, darkly atmospheric’ SARAH CROSSAN‘An emotional deep-div

「只要擁有一個閃亮好點子，誰都能成為世界名人才！」Daffodil 偶然看到村莊要舉辦一場才藝表演，第一名獎金高達 25 英鎊！為了這筆巨款（以及成名的夢想），她決定報名參加。但問題來了：她根本沒有才藝。她決定成為一名長號演奏家，但在這之前，她必須先想辦法「弄到」一支長號，並且在短時間內學會它，不過災難總是來的非常的快...像是走音的樂器、災難性的彩排、舞台上的突發狀況、還有意想不到的競爭對手...這一集描寫了孩子為了目標勇往直前的「熱血（與盲目）」。故事展現了 Daffodil 強大的解決問題能力（雖然方法都很離譜），非常能引起正值學校才藝表演階段孩子的共鳴。Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it''s really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong! A brilliantly funny new series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World.Daffodil is eight years old. She''s the youngest in her family but is full of BOBBY DAZZLERS, which means brilliant ideas.Daff''s latest Bobby Dazzler involves entering the Chipping Grimley Village Talent Show and winning £25 and getting her picture in the local paper so she can become WORLD FAMOUS. But first she needs to practise the trombone so she can win the competition. And before that she needs to get a trombone ... And to start off with, she''ll need to raise £25 to buy a trom

佩佩豬和 George 要見到新妹妹了！但寶寶什麼時候會來？又會叫什麼名字？《Peppa Is a Big Sister Again!》以孩子的視角描繪迎接手足的心情，故事溫馨可愛，情節簡單而富共鳴。是一本適合學齡前兒童的親子繪本，也為即將當哥哥姐姐的孩子帶來心理準備與愛的期待。Peppa is going to be a big sister again! Peppa and George are very excited to meet their new baby sister. But when will she arrive, and what name will they choose for her? Read this heart-warming story to discover what happens when our favourite pigs become a family of five!Join Peppa and her family as they prepare for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is AmazingPeppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Surprise: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa's Surprise Party: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities.Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her

一位記者眼中的台灣真實樣貌。本書是外籍記者 Chris Horton 十餘年駐台採訪的成果，記錄台灣從殖民、戰後動盪，到成為民主社會的歷程。在全球關注中美對抗之際，台灣處於焦點，卻仍常被誤解。Horton 深入探訪政壇、產業界與一般民眾，描繪出台灣人面對威脅、追尋國際認同的複雜心情。這本書用記者的冷靜與觀察力，為讀者呈現台灣真實而多元的樣貌，是一本讓人更貼近這座島嶼、理解其處境與價值的著作。The gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents. Following the war in Ukraine, all eyes have turned to Taiwan as the next possible geopolitical tinderbox. Yet while it lies at the epicentre of China and the USA's tense relationship, its story and its people go overlooked and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, leading journalist Chris Horton will uncover why this disputed country has become so critical to the world's future.Drawing on over a decade of Horton's life and reportage in Taiwan, Ghost Nation unravels the complexity of this thriving democracy and technological powerhouse. Exploring the ghosts of Taiwan’s past, a history haunted by colonization and political turmoil, Horton interviews influential figures and everyday citizens to

《地理的力量：十張地圖揭開世界的未來》從地理的力量出發，深入探索十張關鍵地圖背後的全球趨勢地中海、中東、北非到浩瀚無際的外太空地理環境的自然力量，始終是塑造國家命運的根本因素暢銷書《地理的囚徒》（Prisoners of geography）續篇《星期日泰唔士報》（The Sunday Times）暢銷書 本書是暢銷書《地理的囚徒》（Prisoners of Geography）的續篇，探討未來十年將在國際政治中扮演關鍵角色的十個地區：澳洲、伊朗、沙烏地阿拉伯、英國、希臘、土耳其、北非撒亥爾地區、衣索比亞、西班牙，以及外太空。一如同過往歷史，地理將繼續在塑造我們未來的世界中發揮關鍵的作用。 在本書中，提姆．馬歇爾將這些地區置於全球多極化背景下，剖析全球化與去全球化、科技變革與氣候變遷、新冠疫情等多重因素如何相互影響，推動世界進入充滿不確定性的新時代。他揭示伊朗如何利用宗教影響力在中東擴展勢力，撒亥爾地區所面臨的水資源衝突如何可能引發「搶水大戰」，土耳其如何試圖重現「新鄂圖曼帝國」的夢想，在在展示了地理環境對政治經濟乃至全球局勢的深遠影響。 馬歇爾強調，地理環境雖為塑造國家命運的根本因素，卻往往受到忽視。無論是澳洲在中美角力中的戰略位置，或是希臘所面對的難民潮和東地中海資源的爭奪，地理因素都是理解國際局勢不可或缺的視角。本書最終指出，地球大氣層將成為未來衝突的新焦點，太空競爭也將深刻影響全球政治的未來，而成為二十一世紀地緣政治變化的關鍵因素。《地理的未來：太空如何成為地緣政治的新戰場》邁向太空地緣政治的時代仰望星空，思索國界與主權的新樣貌太空將成為二十一世紀權力與競爭的新戰場提姆・馬歇爾最新地緣政治鉅作《星期日泰晤士報》暢銷書全球已譯為多國語言，出版即廣獲各界好評在暢銷書《地理的囚徒》（Prisoners of Geography）中，提姆・馬歇爾以十張地圖剖析地理如何決定各國命運，贏得全球讀者的青睞。繼續篇《地理的力量》之後，《地理的未來》將視野從地表拉升至大氣層之外，探討太空這片新領域如何正在改寫二十一世紀的地緣政治。本書聚焦於「太空地理學」的崛起──從通訊衛星到太空武器、從低軌道競爭到月球與火星資源爭奪，馬歇爾帶領讀者梳理一場正在形成中的全球競賽。他指出，太空早已不只是科研探索的場域，而且是通信、軍事、經濟與政治角力的重心。從GPS導航到全球網路連結，從地

邁向太空地緣政治的時代仰望星空，思索國界與主權的新樣貌太空將成為二十一世紀權力與競爭的新戰場提姆・馬歇爾最新地緣政治鉅作《星期日泰晤士報》暢銷書全球已譯為多國語言，出版即廣獲各界好評在暢銷書《地理的囚徒》（Prisoners of Geography）中，提姆・馬歇爾以十張地圖剖析地理如何決定各國命運，贏得全球讀者的青睞。繼續篇《地理的力量》之後，《地理的未來》將視野從地表拉升至大氣層之外，探討太空這片新領域如何正在改寫二十一世紀的地緣政治。本書聚焦於「太空地理學」的崛起──從通訊衛星到太空武器、從低軌道競爭到月球與火星資源爭奪，馬歇爾帶領讀者梳理一場正在形成中的全球競賽。他指出，太空早已不只是科研探索的場域，而且是通信、軍事、經濟與政治角力的重心。從GPS導航到全球網路連結，從地球氣候監測到太空能源開發，我們的生活深受其影響，而未來的衝突與合作也正於太空邊界上展開。書中主要描繪三大強權──美國、中國、俄羅斯，如何將地緣政治帶入軌道，發展太空軍事單位、打造獨立通訊與導航系統、爭奪低軌道與月面據點；同時也評析私營企業如SpaceX、藍色起源如何挑戰國家主導的太空格局，甚至帶動一波新太空經濟革命。馬歇爾以一貫犀利的筆觸與歷史縱深，回顧古代天文觀測到冷戰太空競賽的發展脈絡，說明人類如何從仰望星空，到將主權與資源爭奪推向無垠的太空。他強調，若無全球的共識與規範，太空將可能重演歷史上帝國擴張與殖民衝突的舊戲碼；若能善用科技與合作精神，太空也可能成為人類團結的契機。在這本融合科學觀察、地緣政治與未來想像的著作中，提姆・馬歇爾提醒我們：「地理」從不止於山河疆界，未來的邊界將高懸於夜空之上。掌握太空，將成為全球權力重新洗牌中奪得先機的關鍵。★全新戰略視角：首度以「地理」角度全面解析太空，帶領讀者理解未來衝突與秩序將如何升空展開。★延續暢銷系列：《地理的囚徒》續篇，再次展現馬歇爾深入淺出的敘事功力，讓複雜的國際局勢變得一目了然。★掌握未來趨勢：從太空軍事部署、衛星科技到商業太空競賽，揭示太空如何深刻影響我們的日常與全球權力平衡。★國際情勢關鍵讀本：從美中俄三強角力，到私營企業的崛起，本書是理解二十一世紀地緣政治不可或缺的敘述基礎。★適合所有關心世界的人：不需要科學或軍事背景，也能讀懂太空如何成為下一場全球競爭的核心。

In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen must risk everything and everyone she loves for the chance to restore her lost kingdom of Jasad.Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind.In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father's desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it's too late, but Arin's search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about hisfamily and the destruction of Jasad.War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will

狗狗專屬豪華飯店沃夫摩爾，水碗總是滿滿、枕頭上還有飼料！這次來訪的是著名鬼故事作家方先生，他想遠離恐怖，享受彩虹與泡泡的假期。可是，沃夫摩爾真的沒有鬼嗎？幽默故事搭配可愛插圖，狗狗迷不容錯過！Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore Is Not Haunted, the second book in the pawsome, full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland—now in paperbackWelcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there’s kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch).In the second installment of this pawsome series, famous spooky-story writer Silas Fang is coming to stay at the Woofmore. Mr. Fang spends all his time thinking about scary things, so he needs a vacation full of rainbows, unicorns, and bubbles. Rufus is happy to oblige. It should be easy—after all, the Woofmore is not haunted . . . or is it?With adorable illustrations and hilarious text, this early chapter-book series will hit young dog lovers smack in the funny bone!The Woo

Rise of the Green Flame: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #1)Race to the Magic Mountain: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #2)Bite of the Kaba Lagoon: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #3)Curse of the Akoma Stone: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #4)

Kwame travels to the Cursed Realm, in the fourth installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Kwame and his friends are excited to participate in the Nkonyaa Games -- a series of magic competitions! As the games begin, a mysterious new teacher named Elder Z arrives. Soon after, a spell is cast on two students, trapping them in stone. And no one knows how to break it! The evil Boni calabash tells Kwame he must enter the Cursed Realm to save his classmates. But can Kwame trust the green calabash? And who cast the forbidden spell? Could it have been Elder Z?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be a

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