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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school—for failing PE.Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School. So good, in fact, that's he's already been playing on the high school’s JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade PE. To graduate, he has to take Physical Education Equivalency—PEE—which is also known as "Slugfest," in summer school.At Slugfest, Yash meets the other students. Kaden is an academic superstar who's physically hopeless. Twins Sarah and Stuart are too busy trying to kill each other to actually pay attention in class. Jesse is a notorious prankster. Arabella protests just about everything—including mandatory PE. And Cleo is a natural athlete who has sworn off sports. Then there’s their “coach,” Mrs. Tamara Finnerty, a retired teacher

本書《James》由 Percival Everett 重新演繹《The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn》，以被奴役的 Jim 為主角，從另一個視角描繪密西西比河上的旅程。故事以 1861 年為背景，Jim 為避免與家人分離而逃離故地，與假死脫身的 Huck Finn 一同踏上不確定的河上旅途。作者以冷靜而銳利的筆法，讓經典文本獲得新的深度，對權力、身份與自由提出直接而細膩的觀察。閱讀時能感受到幽默與諷刺交織，但敘事始終保持沉著。作為當代重要小說之一，本書既具可讀性，也富含思辨的餘韻。• 獲 Pulitzer Prize、National Book Award、Andrew Carnegie Medal 等多項大獎• 從 Jim 的角度重述經典，重新審視自由與人性• 語氣沉著，兼具諷刺、幽默與深刻洞察• 適合議題閱讀、經典再詮釋與文學研究讀者An immensely powerful and bitingly satirical retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck’s friend, the enslaved Jim.'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy DoyleJames is a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers, Percival Everett.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for FictionWinner of the National Book Award for FictionWinner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionShortlisted for the Booker PrizeShortlisted for the Dublin Literary AwardFinalist for the Orw

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!Twilight is on the ropes after his battle with an Ostanian spy! Can Nightfall save Twilight from disaster? Will WISE manage to recover their stolen secrets? And what will become of Loid and Yor’s marital crisis? Meanwhile, Anya’s friendship scheme gets thrown off by an unexpected gift from Damian!

A 2025 School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the YearA 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice Graphic NovelA specter is haunting the Atlantic!After growing up together on the luxurious SS Lark, Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright are ready to start their lives. Emery wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and sail the Lark forever, while Neeta yearns to travel the world. But neither will have any future at all if the Lark’s new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, has his way.Mr. Honeycutt . . . The first-class passengers adore him, while he makes the ship a nightmare for the crew. Twisted by unnatural appetites, the rich are actually transforming into something less than human, and their insatiable demands soon push the staff toward a—quite literal— burnout.Something otherworldly is undeniably aboard the SS Lark, something horribly hungry. But it’s not Wick Farley: vampire, secret agent, and paranormal investigator. Alone and at sea, with only Neeta and Emery to help him, he must uncover the truth abo

書籍特色收錄流傳三千年的符印魔法，揭示所羅門王富有智慧、財富、以及帶領以色列王國達到最顯赫昌盛時期的工具；由所羅門王在三千年前所創的符印、經由現代以色列裔神秘學作者暨靈性藝術家研究並實驗多年、忠於所羅門王原始的應用方法與目的，開發出一套能正向提升個人成就及世界進展的工具，同時也是全球第一套應用所羅門王符印的中文產品！一套能自學操作、也能幫助療癒他人的符印魔法工具；不需任何先修、也不需有特殊體質，人人都能啟動密印、獲得天使與神聖存有的能量支持，協助個人療癒靈魂、顯化夢想、達到理想人生。一套能解答生活疑惑、提示人生方向、能快速對問題作出回應、也能從根源解決問題的人生指引工具，協助克服難關、提升個人靈性成長，推動集體人類的頻率揚升。註：本書內容「不是」兩本中世紀編著的《所羅門的鑰匙（Key of Solomon）》、《所羅門的小鑰匙（The Lesser Key of Solomon）》，也與72魔神無涉；本書內容所載之44個符印，是以七大天體（木星、火星、水星、月亮、土星、太陽、金星）命名、連結天使與神聖存有的能量頻率而帶來的作用力。誰適合使用《所羅門王的密印》？□ 在生活或工作上遇到瓶頸，感到疲憊、迷惘的人□ 在財務上有困難，希望改善收入、致富、或化解債務的人□ 在情感或人際關係中遇到阻礙，渴望獲得指引的人□ 為健康問題所苦，希望在身心靈方面獲得療癒的人□ 面臨人生的重大抉擇，需要做出明智決定的人□ 在追尋人生目標的過程中，感到障礙重重、信心不足的人□ 渴望提升自我、發掘內在潛力、活出更豐盛人生的人⋯⋯更多的適用情境⋯⋯所羅門王的密印頻率是非常務實且速效的，生活在物質界的我們，有太多茫然與未知，還有伴隨而來的力不從心，所羅門王密印能在我們最需要的時刻，提供最實際的幫助與支持。無論你是想要在事業上更上一層樓、改善財務狀況，或是希望在感情、健康、人際關係等方面獲得助力，都可以藉由所羅門王的44個密印取得支持，讓人生有正向的進展，進而達到理想人生。Ｑ：所羅門王的密印為什麼有效？Ａ：有明確的能量根源、有科學的實驗驗證所羅門王的44個密印，由睿智著稱的所羅門王所開發，流傳千年，因為密印的強大力量，從中世紀以來就被廣泛運用；然而，密印必須被啟動，才能將對應的能量帶下來幫助我們。密印上的圖形與結構組成了「傳送門」，是一個將卡巴拉生命之樹上十個天體（Sefirot）的能量，導引下來的

★ 專為兒童設計的詞素學入門書，建立語言理解基礎★ 視覺化學習架構，輕鬆掌握字首、字尾與字根★ 強化閱讀、拼字與字彙力，全面提升英語能力★ 結合最新閱讀科學理念，學習更有效率本書帶領孩子走進「單字的內部世界」，從最基本的詞素（morphemes）出發，認識字首（prefix）、字尾（suffix）與字根（root word），理解單字是如何被建構與延伸。不同於傳統死記硬背，本書透過大量圖像與結構化整理，幫助讀者建立「看懂單字」的能力，進而提升閱讀理解與拼字表現。書中收錄超過100個常見詞素，搭配實例與延伸字彙，讓孩子在學習過程中自然擴充字庫。同時，本書呼應當前「閱讀科學」（Science of Reading）的核心觀念，強調詞素覺識（morphological awareness）在閱讀發展中的重要性，幫助孩子建立穩固的語言基礎。適合英語學習初期的孩子，或是希望強化閱讀能力的學生。Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:*A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.*A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understa

The incredibly buzzy debut that everyone is talking about -- a love story about two people pulled apart by the same force that draws them together: music.It’s a Friday night in a campus bar in Berkeley, fall of 2000, and Percy Marks is pontificating about music again. Hall and Oates is on the jukebox, and Percy—who has no talent for music, just lots of opinions about it—can’t stop herself from overanalyzing the song, indulging what she knows to be her most annoying habit. But something is different tonight. The guy beside her at the bar, fellow student Joe Morrow, is a songwriter. And he could listen to Percy talk all night.Joe asks Percy for feedback on one of his songs—and the results kick off a partnership that will span years, ignite new passions in them both, and set Joe on a path to indie-rock stardom. But it also bruises Joe’s ego, and traps Percy in a role she resents. How long can Percy ignore the roars of her heart, and of her own unique talent, to protect their thrilling col

About MARVEL STUDIOS’ SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW – THE ART OF THE SERIESJennifer Walters is a talented, ambitious lawyer trying to balance her work life and personal life just like anyone else…except hers is complicated by Hulk-like super-powers that she never asked for, gained from her cousin Bruce Banner! Now six feet tall, super-strong and emerald green, Jen has just landed her dream job at a prestigious law firm…but her first big case is representing Emil Blonsky, better known as Bruce’s archnemesis the Abomination! Continuing their popular ART OF series of tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated series!

《莊子‧養生主》：「吾生也有涯，而知也無涯。以有涯隨無涯，殆已。」在追逐「擁有」的路上是沒有盡頭，縱欲會傷身，當節制來平衡，順應自然規律才不會帶來精神內耗。莊子認清生命的本質與限制，不受刻板價值的束縛，破除偏執，減去貪得，放下強求，心就有餘裕，日子就自在了。 史懷哲醫師曾說：「讓成長來打造你的理想，那麼生活就不會奪走你的理想。」（Grow into your ideals so that life cannot rob you of them.）把壓力變動力，不滯於物、不困於心，超越困境，活出通透和熱愛的人生，即使在黯淡日子也不放棄，只要心不老，一切辛苦都值得付出，盼望破蛹化蝶的來到。莊子在受挫困頓中體悟人生意義，學習大鵬鳥飛向不同層次、看見不同境界，找到生命的另一條路：讓心逍遙自在！

For fans ofOdderandSkunk and Badgercomes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger.Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He's not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he's even a badger at all.When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best-and only-friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he'll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all?Bad Badgeris a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true to yourself means knowing who you are to begin with.

Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference! "Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."--John Lewis, Twitter 2018 Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis's call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 20 narrative stories--including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, and Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate. Each true story shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding

A funny, fiercely intelligent and moving collection exploring marriage, friendship, fame, and artistic ambition—including a story that revisits the main character from Curtis Sittenfeld’s iconic novel Prep—from the New York Times bestselling author of Eligible and Romantic Comedy.In her second story collection, Sittenfeld shows why she’s as beloved for her short fiction as she is for her novels. In these dazzling stories, she conjures up characters so real that they seem like old friends, laying bare the moments when their long held beliefs are overturned.In “The Patron Saints of Middle Age,” a woman visits two friends she hasn’t seen since her divorce. In “A for Alone,” a married middle-aged artist embarks on a creative project intended to disprove the so-called Mike Pence Rule, which suggests that women and men can’t spend time alone without lusting after each other. And in “Lost but Not Forgotten,” Sittenfeld gives readers of her novel, Prep, a window into the world of her beloved c

頓悟修證──威音那畔的密語Sudden Enlightenment Cultivation- Message from the Shore of One's True Nature 先悟後修乃禪門正軌，然非漸修無以頓悟，且無頓悟後而不漸修者。學人若欲契入本心，須心法知見清晰，行持穩健，道心堅固，戒行清淨，摒棄善惡諸緣，努力於本參話頭上用心，從朝至暮，不可須臾離。須知大疑大悟，小疑小悟，不疑不悟。直至參破漆桶，身心脫落，方見本來面目。爾後更加努力，依所悟之境，空而覺、覺而空，綿綿密密，二六時中保任涵養，乃有寶燭光天之證也。 縱觀歷代祖師，皆是經過一番鉗錘鍛鍊，不斷參究破執，直待破無始無明、徹悟、契入不生不滅的本性方才自肯。如大慧宗杲禪師偈曰：「桶底脫時大地闊，命根斷處碧潭清，好將一點紅爐雪，散作人間照夜燈。」至此方有安身立命之實地。徹悟後，還是要依據不生不滅的本性去用功，轉識成智，成就方便智，所謂無明分分斷、法身分分證，待功圓果滿，成就佛道，是為菩薩行持。 禪宗祖祖相承，能令法脈不墜，乃因其教法修證可驗證、可重複。學人倘能依教奉行，必不負如來，不負己靈。

A #1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first book in a hotly-anticipated fantasy teeming with romance and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom. On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by night, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely deal with an alluring adversary to save it--she can't do the job alone. Calling on some of the city's most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate the sinister, glittering vampire society known as the Athereum. But not everyone in her ragtag crew is on her side, and as the truth behind the heist unfolds, Arthie finds herself in the midst of a conspiracy that will threaten the world as she knows it. Dark, action-packed, an

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen "that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on" (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems. When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom's video on social media take off, she's captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she's growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except there's a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates' lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesn't have a walk-in closet?2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join?3. A baz

Explore a galaxy far, far away in this Little Golden Book based on the Disney Parks' Galaxy's Edge Star Wars attraction! When a young, curious boy and his family stop on Batuu to refuel their ship, he quickly gets swept into a rebel adventure! Follow his journey as he explores the streets of Black Spire Outpost in this Little Golden Book that features locations, characters, and creatures from the Disney Parks' Star Wars-themed Galaxy's Edge attraction. This exciting book is perfect for kids 5 and up and Star Wars fans and collectors of all ages. Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.

探索《竹林王國》的秘密——暢銷作家 Erin Hunter 傾力打造的全新奇幻冒險系列第五冊！三位「龍之語者」必須先解決自身困境，才能幫助竹林王國重回和平。幽靈（Ghost）被誣陷謀殺而被趕出雨（Rain）的營地，但他決心證明自己的清白。而雨雖然不確定幽靈是否有罪，卻明白如果兇手不是他，那麼真正的凶犯仍在暗處，並且仍在威脅她的親人。當幽靈踏上尋找親人的旅程時，葉（Leaf）卻不知所蹤，而猴群的監視無處不在。在支離破碎的「大龍」指引下，他們該如何阻止布勞恩尚克斯（Brawnshanks）的陰謀？這部刺激緊湊的冒險故事，將帶領讀者深入竹林王國的奧秘，適合喜愛《龍族》（Wings of Fire）與《終焉守望者》（Endling）系列的粉絲！Explore the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in the fifth installment of this thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of the Wings of Fire and Endling series.The three Dragon Speakers must face their own troubles before they can help the Bamboo Kingdom regain peace.After being forced out of Rain's camp for a murder he did not commit, Ghost is still determined to prove his innocence. And though Rain isn't convinced Ghost is guilty, she knows that if it wasn't him, that means the killer is still at large--and still targeting her loved ones.As Ghost sets out to reunite both of his families, Leaf is nowhere to be found, and the monke

Asian Celebrity Cultures in the Digital Age represents the first comprehensive study on the transformations of celebrity cultures in increasingly globalised and digitalised Asian societies. It discusses relations between Asian celebrities and digital media across emerging phenomena in celebrity practices, cultures, politics, fandom, and economies. Highlighting original case studies from prominent Asian societies, including India, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan, this book sheds much-needed light on the de-Westernisation and internationalisation of celebrity studies and is essential reading for scholars and students in celebrity, fandom, digital media and communication, and cultural studies.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story.Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this modest-sized piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954! Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started?Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second!

A new series that''s perfect for emerging readers who love graphic novels and are ready to read chapter books! Join Gabby as she navigates the inevitable disasters of fourth grade and social media.Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world.She''s already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Díaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever.Gabbys latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think shes too young! Nothing stops Gabby though until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But shes totally got everything under control all on her own. Right?This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious, reminiscent of favorite characters like Junie B. Jones, Clementine, and Ramona Quimby.

The BRAND NEW, laugh-out-loud Daisy adventure, from bestselling author of the Oi Frog series, Kes Gray.Here comes trouble!Daisy is NOT excited about today's plan. Her mum and nan are taking her clothes shopping because of all the "incredible" sales. What could be more BORING than that?!And everyone knows Daisy doesn't handle boring very well. It always leads to TROUBLE...This very funny fiction series is perfect for boosting reading confidence. And if you love this one, you'll also love DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH UNICORNS, DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH SPACE and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH LONDON!

Get to know global superstar Beyoncé in this push, pull and slide book. Perfect for little members of the Beyhive!Little Superstars: Beyoncéis an interactive introduction to the influential singer, performer and businesswoman, and empowers young children to follow their dreams.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Beyoncé’s incredible life story, and even dance and sing along with her!With bright, colourful illustrations by Jayri Gómez, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.

Get to know global superstar Taylor Swift in this push, pull and slide book. Perfect for little Swifties!Little Superstars: Tayloris an interactive introduction to the chart-topping singer and songwriter, and empowers young children to follow their dreams.Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover Taylor’s incredible life story, play along with her cats at home and even join Taylor on stage! Can you also find all the Taylor Swift Easter eggs hidden throughout?With bright, colourful illustrations by Mariana Avila Lagunes, fun rhyming text and lots of detail to spot, young children will want to revisit this book again and again.

A stunning hide-and-seek book with eight sliding mechanisms and a surprise mirror ending!Find out where Dot is hiding in this interactive hide-and-seek book with tabs to push and pull, eye-catching neon details and a surprise mirror ending!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Is Dot in the House? is perfect for toddlers.Little children will love sliding the easy-to-use tabs to discover where Dot is hiding, and then finding themselves in the mirror at the end.Look out for Is Dot in the Tree?

這本色彩繽紛的冒險故事，特別適合那些覺得自己討厭閱讀的小孩。隨著故事展開，孩子會驚喜地發現，一頁頁文字能開啟通往奇幻世界的大門。 故事中的小女孩正興奮地迎接學期結束，因為她再也不用上學啦！但老師卻給了她一個超不合理的任務－「假期裡要讀完整整一本書！！！」。一整本？但她最討厭書了！幸好，有姐姐帶她一起去圖書館，並且告訴她那裏會有她所需要的東西。 慢慢地，小女孩被書中的冒險世界吸引住了！一隻耳朵尖尖的小耳狐帶著她認識童話中的女巫和神奇生物，一起收集魔法材料，並且在書的最後施展一些特別的咒語.... From the multi award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes I Love Books, a picture book about the joy that comes from discovering a connection with books for the very first time. Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes a magical story about discovering a connection with books for the very first time. This brightly illustrated adventure story is perfect for kids who claim to hate reading, as the enchanting narrative opens their eyes to a fantasy world created by words on a page. In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the end of term. No more school! However, she’s given the very

We Love Hong Kong Forever❤ ❤ ❤《香港百年》系列 榮登 香港誠品TOP 10 暢銷榜台灣文化部 中小學生優良課外讀物美國密西根大學 (University of Michigan Library)加拿大多倫多大學 利銘澤典宬 (Richard Charles LeeCanada-Hong Kong Library - University of Toronto)圖書館典藏好書─── 獲海內外好評 ● 持續熱銷中 ───沒有了霓虹招牌，香港還是香港嗎？那些快被遺忘的戰前樓宇，豈能輕易清拆？百年古蹟與歷史建築群，活化與修復之路是……你心目中的香港面貌，又該是什麼樣子……我們的過往，就由我們自己講，那敦厚、相互守望的歲月靜好，街角邊，深夜閃爍的風姿與老味道，需要齊心守護、傳承才能穩固牢靠！以圖繪訴說歷史 ★ 抒情懷引領前進【內容簡介】香港街角還有多少百年遺跡，你……留意過嗎？奮力抵抗變遷的濟世茶，老字號的傳統裙掛，屹立不搖的唐樓、教會建築，自給自足的城寨……連蔴雀館這個娛樂場所都擁有近一世紀的歷史！以霓虹妝點了夜，用勤勉築起了城；獅子山下，有著堅毅理想的香港人，憑藉融合中西雙方的優勢堅韌精神，打拚出一個世紀、一個時代的人生。永遠無法輕描淡寫，即使被推倒再重建！持續一筆一劃，本書不懈地描繪香港的集體記憶；這次就從拆霓虹招牌開始，重現因失落而生的感動……一同典藏香港 ✱ 齊訴溫情故事

This friendly, colorful guide will help middle schoolers ace English class with confidence and ease.With chapters on all the essential ELA topics—grammar, sentence structure, figurative language, textual analysis, writing essays, building arguments, and more—it covers every skill a middle schooler needs to read, write, and analyze their way through middle school English. Big Fat Notebooks break down the big topics into bite sized pieces with clear and accessible language, key vocabulary defined, annotated examples and excerpts from a diverse array of literature, and instructional diagrams and doodles.This second edition includes an all-new media literacy chapter covering everything from disinformation and bias to deep fakes and clickbait—giving middle schoolers essential guidance on how to navigate this oversaturated world of manipulative media.

In A New Documentary History of Hong Kong, 1945–1997, Florence Mok, Fung Chi Keung Charles, and other contributors analyse newly released archival records from the National Archives in London, the Government Records Service in Hong Kong, and other sources across the world. This documentary collection provides an updated and improved understanding of basic aspects of the city such as governance, economy, society, and culture. It also aims at investigating topics that are under-exploited in previous sourcebooks, such as race and diasporas, gender and familial relations, medicine and healthcare, and environment and natural disasters. Overall, this book offers an innovative and comprehensive long-term perspective of Hong Kong’s colonial history.

Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.Medarda over all.Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother.She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts.She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik.He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's

2025 School Library Journal Best Book of the YearFrom the bestselling and award-winning creator of They All Saw a Cat comes a bold and playful exploration of how the sun touches all life on earth--perfect for celebrating Earth Day! Good golden sun, there is much we'd like to know! Are you happy? Are you lonely? Are you feeling well today? Does your belly ever ache? Won't you come down to play? From sunbeam, to flower, to insect, to animal, to plant, to soil, and the earth itself...the sun makes, moves, and transforms life all around us. Celebrate the mysteries of light from sunup to sundown as it weaves its way through creation inspiring change, hope, wonder, and curiosity. Using a bold, young collage-style art perfect for fans of Eric Carle, Brendan Wenzel's mastery of visual storytelling is on full display in this ebullient exploration of the life-giving power of our nearest star.

Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf. Medarda over all. Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire. But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise. They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas. But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Am

InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. #1 (精裝本)(graphic novel)InvestiGators: Agents of S.U.I.T. #2: From Badger to Worse (精裝本)(graphic novel)Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T. #3: Wild Ghost Chase (精裝本)(graphic novel)

Solo Leveling is the most successful Korean comic in the market, and its success has ushered in a huge trend of Korean webtoons in print in English.

Fire up the turbo pumps! Best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure inComet Together!, fourth in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!LuckyAstrid and Stella love reading comet books and are on a mission to make one of their own. But when they run into creative differences, the dynamic duo must figure out if they can work together to take their creation to the next level.Next, Stella is on a quest to discover if robots are helpful friends or evil machines. Bobo takes the buddies planet hopping to see if robots deserve a one-star or a five-star review. Along the way, the Friend Ship crew will encounter a new friend―Time Travel Tiger―whose tools from the future (and the past!) help them complete their mission.With a focus on social-emotional learning and hilarious storytelling from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, the fourth book in the Cosmic Adventures of Astrid & Stella series is perfect for emerging readers and graphic novel fans.

Trace the trails for search and find finger fun!Discover finger-tracing fun as you trace the trails and follow the shark through the busy under-the-sea pictures. There are peekaboo windows to peep through, and lots of splashing, snapping and swimming sea creatures to spot, too!Bright illustrations feature lots of detail to spot and words to say out loud, andaid development of first wordsand early reading.Perfect forsensory funandinteractive play.Helps to develop bothmotor and literacy skills.

本書改編自人氣 Webtoon，以全彩漫畫形式，記錄一隻獨眼貓與牠的家貓兄弟們日常生活中的大小混亂。Saphie 非常清楚自己想要什麼——那就是盡情搗蛋。奔跑、抓東西、推倒物品、偷食物、惹怒同伴，甚至有計畫地干擾人類生活，都是牠一天的重要行程。故事以幽默的節奏呈現貓咪視角的世界觀，看似漫不經心，卻精準捕捉貓與人同住的細節與荒謬感。畫風融合漫畫與輕喜劇風格，適合輕鬆翻閱，也讓熟悉貓行為的讀者會心一笑。對喜愛生活系漫畫、Webtoon 或貓題材的讀者而言，本書是一段不需解釋、只需享受的閱讀時光。Webtoon 改編圖像小說全彩喜劇漫畫風格貓咪日常視角描寫The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants - and what she wants is to mess around!The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life.It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing ma

Summer is approaching on the Mornington Peninsula. The heat is ramping up, a drought has been forecast, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is already recycling his shower water and dreading the upcoming holiday madness. But then he's called to the sleepy town of Waterloo, where there's something more to fear.Women are being abducted and murdered, their bodies found along the Old Highway. The media demand answers, and with a team who cause as much trouble as they solve, Challis is under increasing pressure. But this killer's business is far from over...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation and Day's End comes the first Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Crime fiction at its best' -AGEEVERY COLD CASE DESERVES JUSTICEA cloud of despondency hangs over the Mornington Peninsula. A decomposing corpse is fished out the sea but cannot be identified. A two-year-old is missing, but without sufficient evidence the Waterloo Police can't charge their lead suspect. And what was a simple case of burning letterboxes has quickly escalated into torched stolen cars.Something has to give. And then Kitty Casement - aerial photographer and friend of Detective Inspector Hal Challis - is driven off the road, her plane damaged and her life under threat. Is this another case doomed to run cold, or could it provide the break they need?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the second Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Ben Pole is on the run from school bully Monty Grabbe, when he discovers an amazing secret wood. There's rope swings, water slides, a wombat called Herbert - and best of all, KING COO - a genius full of secrets, mysteries and incredible inventions. Ben, Herbert and King Coo will need all their wits about them to thwart Monty Grabbe's dastardly ways .. . Cow-pat-a-pults at the ready!

每年春天，青蛙和蠑螈為了繁衍後代，必須穿越馬路，這趟旅程充滿危險。作者以生動故事介紹「兩棲動物過馬路小隊」，如何守護這群小小生命，甚至發起建設動物隧道的行動。結合自然知識與公民參與，讓孩子發現，每個人都有能力為保護環境盡一份心力。2026 ALSC Notable Children’s Book2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award List SelectionA Green Earth Book Award WinnerHow does an amphibian cross the road? With the help of the Amphibian Migration Team! Learn all about a citizen scientist who acts as a crossing guard for migrating amphibians and helps build them a tunnel to safety in this delightful nonfiction picture book!From Kari Percival, Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning author of How to Say Hello to a Worm, comes an entertaining and informative children’s book perfect for curious, nature-loving young readers.Every spring, frogs and salamanders must travel from wooded uplands where they were born to vernal pools where they will mate. Unfortunately, roads constructed through their habitats have made the journey dangerous for these slow-moving animals. Many never reach their destinations. But with the help of the Amphibian Migration Te