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杜甫一生的虛構自傳一個穿越了多個時代、多場戰火、多種語言的杜甫，帶著他的多重身影重返我們的生活現場。— 西川「世界偉大的隨筆家之一 」——《紐約時報》「一位隱蔽的文學領袖」My favorite essayist is Eliot Weinberger.His remarkable breadth of calm concern is impressive.—Gary Snyder (Pulitzer Prize Winner, 1975)­This is a book concerned with mortality, friendship, and regret.­The psyche looking back at its life. As such, The Life of Tu Fu sometimes feels like a poetic biography of my own life, or maybe yours.—Forrest Gander (Pulitzer Prize Winner, 2019)溫伯格巧妙地運用拼貼手法，從杜甫一千多首浩瀚的詩歌中擷取靈感，將其詩句、意象與情感重新編織成五十八首全新的詩篇。這些詩篇猶如一幅幅流動的畫卷，描繪出杜甫顛沛流離的一生，以及他所經歷的戰亂與瘟疫。儘管時空相隔千年，但在後疫情時代，我們或許更能體會杜甫詩歌中那種深刻的孤獨與蒼涼。這部作品不僅是對杜甫一生的致敬，也是對我們自身、對苦難和對人生短暫易逝的反思。Drawing inspirations from a vast oeuvre of more than a thousand poems, Eliot Weinberger has deftly composed a montage of ­fifty-eight poems derived and adapted from the lines, images, and feelings in Tu Fu’s poetry. These poems weave a tapestry of Tu Fu’s turbulent life and times of war and disaster.In the post-pandemic era, we may appreciat

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.April, a smart and lonely tech worker worries work from home has gotten out of hand: She’s left an anonymous note in a book for Westley, the clerk at her favorite neighborhood bookstore who has a gentle smile and is always in flannel. But thanks to fate, Laura – a busy single mom who had given up on love – buys the book, finds the note, and thinks Westley has left it for her. A handsome man who loves books seems like just plot twist she has been looking for.Meanwhile, Westley—not too perceptive—is too distracted by the movie filming at the store and the ambition it’s unlocked to notice either of the two women. But as April and Laura’s anonymous correspondence continues back and forth their mundane routines are cha

威爾總覺得自己和別人格格不入，穿著破舊的鞋子，也藏著一顆孤單的心。他不知道怎麼改變，只能靜靜努力生活。直到有一天，朋友們伸出了手，讓他發現，自己也值得被看見、被理解。《The Wrong Shoes》是一段關於勇氣、希望與陪伴的溫暖旅程。A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class.'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil EarleThere's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . .Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.Praise for The Wrong Shoes:‘An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has the potential to change lives.’ Hannah Gold‘Eve

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

More heartwarming and humorous adventures await in the fourth book of this graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun! Gabby’s got a packed schedule with about a hundred different camps plus playing host to her mysterious cousin visiting from out of town. Meanwhile Mindy is headed to her dad’s house for a month-long stay. With so much going on, the girls are looking forward to scaling back and taking it easy this summer. . . with one exception.When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client’s house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone’s hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing a side business all on her own could prove that she is much more capable than her mom might t

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.MARVELOUS MORSELSEven the most cultured palate has its likes and dislikes, and young apprentices are no exception. So when Qifrey receives a gift of bottled Starchovies from his former master, he and Olruggio will have to work their usual magic to transform these pungent delicacies into a kid-friendly meal. Whether it’s Starchovies or Cuttlekris, no ingredient is too exotic for a couple of kitchen witches!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.A SPECIAL OCCASIONThe atelier’s four apprentices come home in triumph from the Great Hall after passing the second test in the Pentacle of Proving. What manner of mystical meal might their mentors be concocting to celebrate this achievement? Discover the wonder of a witch’s kitchen, where the magic is as marvelous as it is nutritious!

From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 2 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic - perfect for gifting. There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told...But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret. A tiny and helpless Magical Creature lost far from home leads the O'Hero-Smith children on another Starcrossing adventure through the Which Ways and across the galaxy. The children have a plan to get little Bug back to the fiery-ice planet where it belongs, and to prove to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way...But a witch's curse, venomous snowsnakes and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways. The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands - they better not mess it up!A family with a Magical secret ... A child with a powerful Gift ...A

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UPWhether morning, noon, or night, at home or away from the atelier, witches Qifrey and Olruggio never fail to bring delicious, healthy meals to the table. Then again, sometimes an indulgent snack is just the thing to get four young apprentices through a magic lesson. Baked Glittersweet? Chasenut pancakes? These sweet delights have oh-so-sweet ends!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

From the creators of Not Little, the intrepid Dot is back with an endearing story about embracing the mistakes that let us build new skills.Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn’t perfect. Perfect is her sister’s blue-ribbon painting, or her brothers’ first-place tie in the spelling bee, or her mom’s black belt in tae kwon do. Dot tries and tries, but all she has to show for it is funny-looking cupcakes, off-key piano squeaks, and almost-goals in soccer. Nothing she does is perfect.When Dot and her classmates get an assignment to make a poster about a person they admire, Dot has someone in mind right away: her best friend, Sam. But draft after draft comes out looking all wrong! How will she ever make the perfect poster for her perfect friend?Fans of Dot and Sam and new readers alike will melt as Dot keeps on trying in this relatable companion to Not Little, featuring Maya Myers’s effortless narrative voice and Hyewon Yum’s irresistible illustrations.A Junior Library Guild Gold S

Witch Hat Atelier is back in this culinary spinoff that lets readers try their hand at recreating a variety of sumptuous recipes. This time, the magic is in the kitchen as Qifrey and the gang whip up everything from sizzling stews to crackling croquettes. Ideal for both existing fans of the main series and newcomers looking for an easily "disgestible" introduction to the world of Witch Hat.BACK TO THE CUTTING BOARDIt’s not easy running a magical atelier. Between teaching their apprentices and crafting exotic contraptions, witches Qifrey and Olruggio barely have a quiet moment during the day. What better place to unwind than in the kitchen, where the only limit on their imagination is the contents of their pantry? Just a sprinkle of salt here, a dash of pepper there...and the second course is served!Includes a variety of real sweet and savory recipes with step-by-step instructions.

Be inspired by the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, with this engaging picture book designed especially for young readers. Little Sally grew up in California, USA and soon realised that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at university and became a Doctor of Physics.One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before... so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space. Sally believed that science should be exciting and inclusive, and that everyone should be able to reach for the stars! So, after hanging up her space suit, Sally, with her partner Tam, founded Sally Ride Science, an organisation that encourages better science education. This powerful book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a de

In this action-packed fantasy adventure, from the internationally bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon, a lost Magical Creature turns up on Earth, leading four siblings to journey off to a forbidden planet of fire and ice to save him. There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told. But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret. A tiny and helpless Magical Creature named Bug, lost far from home, leads the O'Hero-Smith children on another Star-crossing adventure across the galaxy. K2, Theo, Izzabird, and Mabel have a secret plan to get little Bug back to the fiery ice planet where it belongs, while proving to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way... But a witch's curse, venomous snowsnakes, and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways. The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands--they better not mess it up! Read the f

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife that comes out at night.Every night reveals a thousand secrets… In this charming anthology of children’s stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet the amazing animals that come out when we’re all asleep. In one story a lost wolf pup has to find its way back to its pack, while another looks at a flying fox as it goes for a midnight swim. Kids will be thrilled by the pineapplefish who has a flashlight built into its mouth, and marvel at a dung beetle that navigates by looking at the stars!Other stories feature American alligators, Fennec foxes, wombats, snowy owls, bushbabies, flying frogs, luna moths and even a rat making its way across a sleeping city. All of these nighttime animals and their habitats are brought to life with impressive skill by illustrator Jennifer Falkner.Each story inSecrets of the Starsis based on the real biology and behavior of these amaz

The second massive collection of comics based on Netflix’s 80’s-nostalgia-fueledStranger Things. Sci-fi horror at its best, including demonic creatures from other dimensions, mad scientists, secret agents, and so much more!Includes three complete series and three additional one-shot issues.The Voyagetells the story of Captain Jacoby, whose freighter ship is chartered by a group of Russians looking to get from Alaska back to Kamchatka. But when a ship mate gets butchered at sea, the captain and his crew must root out a monster while a vicious storm rages all around them.InKamchatka, a leading Soviet scientist is abducted to work on with the Kremlin’s new ultimate weapon—a Demogorgon! What the doctor’s captors didn’t count on was the resiliency of his children, who embark on a harrowing and perilous journey to find him. Their only hope of success is a retired but deadly KGB agent.Tomb of Ybwenis set in the aftermath of Bob Newby’s death. Will Byers, still grieving his friend, discovers a

From a renowned biologist and best-selling author, a whole new way of looking at living organisms: reading them as documents describing ancient worlds A Financial Times Best Book of 2024: Science - Named Science Book of the Year by Times (UK) - A Guardian Best Ideas Book of 2024 "Intellectually sparkling and beautifully crafted."--Adrian Woolfson, Wall Street Journal "A glorious affair. . . . Arguably [Dawkins's] most joyous ode to the wonders that evolution has wrought in the animal world."--Philip Ball, Science An exquisitely camouflaged lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones "painted" on its back. Its skin can be read as a description of an ancient desert, a world in which its ancestors survived. Such descriptions are more than skin deep, however. They penetrate the very warp and woof of the entire animal. In this groundbreaking exploration of the power of Darwinian evolution and what it can reveal about the past, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behavior, and genes

一個穿越了多個時代、多場戰火、多種語言的杜甫，帶著他的多重身影重返我們的生活現場。 — 西川 「世界偉大的隨筆家之一 」 ——《紐約時報》 「一位隱蔽的文學領袖」 My favorite essayist is Eliot Weinberger. His remarkable breadth of calm concern is impressive. —Gary Snyder (Pulitzer Prize Winner, 1975) This is a book concerned with mortality, friendship, and regret. The psyche looking back at its life. As such, The Life of Tu Fu sometimes feels like a poetic biography of my own life, or maybe yours. —Forrest Gander (Pulitzer Prize Winner, 2019) 溫伯格巧妙地運用拼貼手法，從杜甫一千多首浩瀚的詩歌中擷取靈感，將其詩句、意象與情感重新編織成五十八首全新的詩篇。這些詩篇猶如一幅幅流動的畫卷，描繪出杜甫顛沛流離的一生，以及他所經歷的戰亂與瘟疫。儘管時空相隔千年，但在後疫情時代，我們或許更能體會杜甫詩歌中那種深刻的孤獨與蒼涼。這部作品不僅是對杜甫一生的致敬，也是對我們自身、對苦難和對人生短暫易逝的反思。 Drawing inspirations from a vast oeuvre of more than a thousand poems, Eliot Weinberger has deftly composed a montage of fifty-eight poems derived and adapted from the lines, images, and feelings in Tu Fu’s poetry. These poems weave a tapestry of Tu Fu’s turbulent life and times of war and disaster. In the post-pandemic era, we may appreciate

兩位來自當代倫敦的女孩，伊薇與瑪麗安。她們一開始互不熟悉，卻因為一份神秘的家族資料夾，發現彼此的祖母曾在百年前的印度，有著深厚的情誼。跨越時間與距離，兩段友情悄悄連結在一起。本書以孩子的眼光，細膩刻畫身份、家族與友誼的探索，是一段從過去延續到現在，關於理解與連結的溫暖旅程。The evocative and moving story of two very different girls in contemporary London who discover a family connection stretching back over 100 years before in the faraway country of India, at a tumultous time in its history; friendships spanning the centuries. A wonderful middle-grade story of two sets of friends, with 100 years distance from each other and on different sides of the world, yet with an unimaginable connection.Evie and Maryam are in the same class at school, uneasily thrown together at the start of a new term as they start a project together looking into their family trees. The two girls don't think they have much in common - Maryam feels like an outsider school with the other girls whose parents all seem to know each other, and Evie thinks Maryam is a bit odd. But when the two girls each find the same mysterious folder containing document

E. B. White Read-Aloud winner Mac Barnett celebrates individuality in a story told with tenderness and subtlety.It’s John’s big day at school today – a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett’s compassionate text and Kate Berube’s expressive art tell the story of a child who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.

This lushly illustrated package is the ultimate fan guide for Swifties! It covers the Taylor Swift multiverse from all angles with a journey through fandom history, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes detail on her career across eras, including The Tortured Poets Department.Whether you’ve been with Taylor from the start or are a new fan, this guide is for you. Use it to catch up on all the lore and inside jokes from the beginning, or to discover forgotten details from the past. From MySpace comments to T-Party invites to Secret Sessions and beyond, Long Live explores the evolution of Taylor as well as the ride that fans have been on with her through two decades of personal milestones—hers and ours, both good and bad. With Long Live you’ll:Take a trip through Taylor’s eras from the start of her career, with stops at each album and its iconic songs, the hidden Easter Eggs, and relationships that have informed the star’s music.Have fun looking back on concert traditions and inside

Kick back, relax, and have fun with a variety of mind-stimulating puzzles and activities! Tired of spending your downtime just scrolling on your phone? Pick up The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book and delight in puzzles and activities designed to entertain and engage your mind. Whether you're in the mood to solve sudoku, crack crosswords, or relax with a coloring page, this book has what you're looking for. And with the sheer variety of activities and games included, all crafted by an experienced puzzler, you might even discover a new puzzle obsession! The Ultimate Fun Adult Activity Book is: A one-stop shop of puzzles and activities. Try your hand at word searches, sudoku, spot the differences, logic puzzles, word pyramids, number brain games, acrostics, cryptograms, mazes, and coloring, The perfect balance of fun and educational. With themes ranging from history and science to food and travel, you're bound to learn something new--all while having fun.Suitable for any skill level. The

Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopaedia. Dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions – East, West, North and Central, South and South East.Each regional section includes:Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them. Historical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests and conflicts. People and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.Wildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river. Spectac

Am I a murderer? You tell me . . .Lucy Chase can’t remember anything about the night her best friend was murdered.Lucky her, you’re probably thinking. Who would want that to be their last memory of someone they love?But for Lucy, it’s become an issue.Because everyone thinks she did it.But that was five years ago, and Lucy has put it all behind her. Or at least, she thought she had, until an interfering yet not bad-looking podcaster offers her the opportunity to join his investigation into the night she forgot.On the one hand, if she’s a murderer, it's probably better to know – right? On the other, if she didn’t do it, she’ll be putting herself back in the sights of the person who did.And either way, if you’ve already killed once, what’s to stop you from doing it again?Perfect for fans of None of This is True by Lisa Jewell and Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter.

The next enchanting instalment of the sensational #1 SUNDAY TIMES bestselling HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL COVEN fantasy series takes us back to the reign of Henry VIII and the origins of Her Majesty's Royal Coven under the beautiful, the bewitching, Anne Boleyn.‘There''s revenge, high stakes and an impassioned heroine… a brilliant re-imagining of an iconic historical moment.' GlamourBOW DOWN WITCHES It's 1536 and the Queen has been beheaded.Lady Grace Fairfax, witch, knows that something foul is at play – that someone had betrayed Anne Boleyn and her coven.Wild with the loss of their leader – and her lover, a secret that if spilled could spell Grace's own end – she will do anything in her power to track down the traitor.But there's more at stake than revenge: it was one of their own, a witch, that betrayed them, and Grace isn't the only one looking for her. King Henry VIII has sent witchfinders after them, and they're organized like they've never been before under his new advisor, the impassio

Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize1896. Tirzah, Sophia and Polly are best friends who’ve left boarding school and gone back to very different lives. Polly is teaching in an orphanage.Sophia is looking for a rich husband at the London Season. And Tirzah is stuck acting as an unpaid companion to her grandmother. In a series of letters, they share their hopes, their frustrations, their dramas ...and their romances. Can these three very different young women find happiness?'An addictive, romantic epistolary novel' Guardian'This immersive, uplifting book is an absolute delight' Irish Times'Thrilling and cleverly constructed' Daily Mail'A gorgeous, immersive book' Observer'An unputdownable friendship story' Hilary McKay

A beautiful and urgent exploration of the experience of child poverty from Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, for fans of Boy at the Back of the Class. Working in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, £1 from the sale of a hardback copy in the UK will go towards supporting children in poverty.'Powerful and moving with the potential to change lives' Hannah Gold'Full of empathy and most importantly, heart' Phil EarleThere's a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they're all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . .Will has the wrong shoes – he's always known it but doesn't know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.Praise for The Wrong Shoes:‘An extraordinary, powerful and moving book that has