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帽子三部曲３發現一頂帽子兩隻烏龜發現了一頂帽子，他們倆戴起來都很好看。但是，只有一頂帽子，兩隻烏龜都想要，該怎麼辦呢？一本溫馨且發人深省的繪本。微妙的友情，藏著渴望、妥協、獨占、共享……各種念頭，一頂帽子，打開潘朵拉的盒子。本書特色★繪本最高榮譽凱迪克獎雙料殊榮的作者最新代表作：自1947年後，唯一奪得金、銀牌雙料殊榮作家雍．卡拉森代表系列【帽子三部曲】之最終回。★顛覆傳統童話故事架構，讓人想一翻再翻，細細探究埋藏在文圖之間的細節伏筆。★洗鍊的文字，簡潔的圖像，精簡的用色，呈現出形狀和顏色的最大張力。在帽子三部曲的最終回，卡拉森運用專屬的冷面笑匠功力，述說一段與帽子有關的故事。書中分三個段落，場景是由粉紅色沙塵與咖啡色色調的沙漠為主，當然還有隱隱將發生的背叛氣味。結局依舊如同前兩本令人意想不到，隨著書中愈來愈緊張的情勢、簡單輕鬆的描述，與引人入勝的小細節，都會讓人深深愛上這本書。――《書單》Booklist「帽子最終回」提供粉絲神秘的幽默，讓人期待驚喜的結局是什麼。藉由一個迷人的彎，矛盾與衝突可以藉由同理與友情被解決。我們能從卡拉森筆下的動物清楚看到他們思考的神情，像《找回我的帽子》裡的熊與《這不是我的帽子》中的魚。超現實的輕觸感增加故事夢幻般的惆悵。這是一本不同、但完全令人愉快和發人深省的卡拉森巧妙系列。此童話故事稍微觸及超現實的元素，為其增添如夢般的憂愁感。雍卡拉森的巧妙系列中，再一頂獨特又充滿愉悅，並且令人深思的帽子。――美國《學校圖書館期刊》School Library Journal卡拉森仔細考量了做決定的時刻，除了根據「誰會有興趣」，以及「是否有其他人在旁觀看」這兩個條件，其實有其他可能來突破這兩者。相較於前兩本書特定的陰謀與威脅，這本書的結尾是溫馨的與滿天星空。三本帽子書都跟正直有關，而正直所指的東西並不總是相同。――《出版者週刊》Publishers Weekly如史詩般的魔戒三部曲劃下驚心動魄的的結局。這兩隻烏龜則在沙漠中發現一頂帥氣的高頂寬邊帽，還只有一隻才能戴。《發現一頂帽子》探索一種出人意料、微妙的友情與談判。而且你不需要複習《找回我的帽子》跟《這不是我的帽子》，也能看懂這本書。――《環球郵報》The Globe and Mail依舊表現亮眼，卡拉森總是知道如何用最少的篇幅來跟讀者對話。「簡單直爽」是這本書最強的實力。――《新聞報》La Pr

探索生成式人工智慧的無限可能！ 「如果你是開發者，想要掌握過去十年來最大規模的AI革命背後的工具及概念，本書是必備的指南。」 ―Lewis Tunstall，Hugging Face機器學習工程師及《Hugging Face and coauthor of Natural Language Processing with Transformers》一書共同作者 「本書包含學習生成式AI的一切資源，包括全面的解說、深思熟慮的技巧，與DIY練習，可謂應有盡有。」 ―Luba Elliott，AI藝術策展人，elluba.com 深入的理論解析與實用的程式碼範例，帶您掌握生成文本、圖像和音訊的最新技術。無論您是數據科學家還是軟體工程師，本書都將助您輕鬆上手，創造出令人驚豔的AI生成作品。立即開啟您的生成式AI之旅，讓創意與技術完美融合！ 本書將教導資料科學家和軟體工程師，如何使用生成式媒體技術和人工智慧來創造新穎的圖像或音樂。書中介紹了理論概念，並提供豐富的程式碼範例和插圖，讓讀者能夠在Google Colaboratory、Kaggle或Hugging Face Spaces等服務上執行這些範例，並學習使用開源庫。 本書還探討了從頭開始訓練和使用大型預訓練模型之間的權衡，如何建立能夠修改圖像風格的模型，以及調整變形模型以達到創意目的。內容涵蓋了文本、圖像和音頻等多種數據類型的生成模型，並詳細講解了Transformer和擴散模型等先進技術的構建和訓練方法。最後介紹了如何訓練一個能夠根據個人風格撰寫文字的模型，以及如何部署模型作為互動展示或服務。 -------------------------------------------------- 透過這本實作指南，學習運用生成式AI技術來建立奇妙的文本、圖像、音訊，甚至音樂。你將瞭解最先進的生成模型如何運作、如何微調與調整它們來滿足需求，以及如何結合現成的基礎模組來建立新模型，並在不同領域中開發創新的應用程式。 這本首選指南透過豐富的範例程式與容易瞭解的插圖來介紹理論概念，並帶你實際應用它們。 你將學習如何透過開源的程式庫來應用transformers和擴散模型，並探索程式、研究幾個既有的專案，藉以完成你的專案。 • 建立並自訂文本與圖像生成模型 • 瞭解「使用預訓的模型」與「微調自有的模型」之間的取捨 • 做出能夠以任

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A beautiful hardcover edition of the New York Times Best Seller! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the comic, the animated series The Master of Diabolism, and the live-action series The Untamed: a historical fantasy tale of two powerful men who find each other through life and death. Wei Wuxian was once one of the most outstanding men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts, knowledge, and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek a new power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his skills turned to fear, and his eventual death was celebrated throughout the land. Years later, he awakens in the body of an aggrieved young man who sacrifices his soul so that Wei Wuxian can exact revenge on his behalf. Though granted a second life, Wei Wuxian is not free from his first, nor the mysteries that appear before him now. Yet this time, he'll face it all with the ri

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

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本書以輕快押韻的文字與 Nick Sharratt 明亮鮮活的圖像，帶領讀者走進「Mullet Isle」——一座人人都以特別髮型為傲的小島。故事節奏輕鬆，讓孩子在翻頁間自然感受造型的趣味與角色的多樣。Sharratt 一向擅長以簡潔線條營造幽默，而在本書中，他以大膽造型與色塊鋪陳，讓閱讀過程像在欣賞一場繽紛的髮型遊行。A HAIR-larious rhyming celebration of the iconic hairstyle. Let's spend a while on Mullet Isle! Everyone there has SPECIAL hair!From the illustrator of the multi-million-copy bestselling You Choose series, and creator of the bestselling Shark in the Park series, Mullets is brought to life in Nick Sharratt’s vibrant illustration style. With its bold characters and surprise twist at the end, this brilliantly fun picture book is sure to delight readers of any age, from 0-100+!

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Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret!F IS FOR FERRET . . .Follow that ferret! Abbi and her friends and family are pet-sitting at a petting zoo and animal sanctuary. The kids are in charge of the ferret, Marcie. There's just one problem: Marcie is acting very strange. She seems upset! Then she runs off, escaping her crate, and sending Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel on a hunt for the missing ferret! Little do they know that finding Marcie will lead to an even bigger mystery. . . .Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin Detectives#5: The Emerald EggReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

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

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

本書收錄 Absolute Martian Manhunter 第 1 至 6 冊，將這位來自火星的經典角色重新設定於 Absolute 宇宙之中。由 Deniz Camp 與 Javier Rodríguez 合作打造的新版本，以截然不同的起點與視角，重塑角色的背景、能力與處境，同時保留粉絲熟悉的核心精神。故事主角 FBI 探員 John Jones 的大腦受到自稱「火星人」的外星意識感染，使他必須在現實與異界感知之間調和，並維持日常工作中的責任。作品以強烈的視覺風格與迷幻敘事呈現跨維度的旅程，帶出角色在人性與異能之間的張力。收錄 Absolute Martian Manhunter 全 6 冊在 Absolute 宇宙中重塑經典角色探索人性、身份與多重現實的全新敘事Javier Rodríguez 以迷幻視覺風格打造跨維度冒險Beyond Mars, beyond physical form, beyond human understanding…what’s left is the absolute Martian Manhunter! Brought into the Absolute Universe by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, Absolute Martian Manhunter reinvents the Justice League’s resident Martian from top to bottom, taking him on a mind-bending, psychedelic journey that transcends dimensions.An astonishing new version of DC’s iconic characters is here! In the Absolute Universe, familiar heroes have been reinvented from the ground up with origin stories that completely reshape both their abilities and their circumstances but maintain the core characteristics than fa

★ 北極之光傳奇作家白澄（原筆名 Quing）睽違17年重磅回歸之作★ 改編自真實故事，細膩描繪糾纏二十年與重逢的百合戀情★ 橫跨台灣、紐西蘭與希臘小島的浪漫旅程，呈現異地與心靈的雙重漂流★ 成熟女性視角的愛情書寫，探討愛的堅持與離散後的重生★ 為那些仍相信愛、也學會與傷口共存的靈魂而寫【浮光流年系列01】一場橫跨二十年的百合愛戀，一段從傷口重新起飛的旅程。二十歲那年，白澄和莫飛墜入愛河，從此，命運的齒輪開始轉動。《澄白飛揚》改編自作家白澄的真實故事，細膩刻畫從相識、分離、錯過，到再次相遇的漫長軌跡。她曾經輸給命運、輸給婚姻，以為這輩子再也不會相信真愛。經歷了一場失敗的婚姻，她從刻骨銘心的痛重生，這不僅僅是一個關於愛情的故事，更是一段關於成長、救贖與自我重生的深刻旅程。在光陰的流轉中，她學會直面痛楚，最終鼓起勇氣，重新和莫飛一起擁抱那份曾經失去的愛。寫給每一個在愛裡受過傷，卻依然願意相信溫柔、選擇勇敢的你。Love has wounded me, and yet love is what saved me ― for those who have suffered, but never surrendered their faith in love.好評推薦：「在閱讀的過程中，我深深為白澄的文字所吸引，隨著情節推進，不由自主地沉浸其中，那些歡笑與傷痛，如此貼近生命，恍如親歷。年少時的我們，總是勇敢無畏，即便當時的科技不如現在發達，但即時通、MSN，卻是屬於那個時代的獨特印記。相信當你讀完《澄白飛揚》，也會與我有一樣的感受，你會隨著情節起伏而微笑，隨著書頁翻飛而感動，白澄的文字與故事，將帶給你一份溫暖而堅韌的力量，陪伴你走過人生的漫漫長途，繼續前行。」――藍斯／北極之光暢銷作家

這本《Mangatopia: Sea Creatures》將海洋世界轉化為可愛的想像天地，帶來45頁以上的插圖，每一幅都洋溢著活力與童趣。內容包括跳舞的水母、優雅的龍蝦、調皮的海豹，以及傳說中的海怪與迷人的小美人魚。插圖線條簡潔清晰，便於著色，既能滿足初學者，也能讓有經驗的讀者發揮創意。作品風格融合卡哇伊與奇幻元素，讓讀者在上色的過程中獲得療癒，並探索一場充滿驚喜的水底之旅。Colour over 45 pages of adorable sea creatures in this super-cute colouring book.Discover an underwater wonderland of cheerful creatures!Dive into a bubbly world of lovable marine life! With Mangatopia: Sea Creatures, you can go on an oceanic adventure full of octopus baristas, bashful narwhals, sun-kissed merkittens, cuddly sea slugs and so much more. Every sunny colouring page overflows with adorable ocean dwellers, all hand-drawn in joyful kawaii and chibi styles.• Immerse yourself in more than 45 pages of colouring art brimming with cuteness• Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring each salty scene to lifeFrom its dancing jellyfish and dapper lobsters to its curious krakens and mischievous seals, Mangatopia: Sea Creatures is a treasure trove of creativity that travels to the sweetest

這本《Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas》以「詭趣聖誕」為主題，提供45頁以上的插圖，讓讀者體驗不一樣的節慶氛圍。內容涵蓋各種創意場景：送禮的吸血鬼聖誕老人、開心滑雪的骷髏、歡樂的小死神，以及詭異卻迷人的聖誕甜點。畫風簡潔，既保有可愛感，又帶點詭譎趣味，讓上色過程充滿驚喜。這本著色書既能作為假日娛樂，也能成為全年喜愛「Spooky Style」讀者的療癒陪伴。Colour over 45 pages of adorable festive fun in this super-cute colouring book.Revel in chillingly cheerful characters and jolly scenes!Have yourself a monstrous Merry Christmas with Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas, a winter wonderland where cozy meets creepy under the mistletoe. Enjoy haunted gingerbread houses, simmering cauldrons of cocoa, jaunty vampire Santas delivering gifts, ghoulishly cute Yule log cakes, happy bats catching snowflakes and so much more.- Explore more than 45 pages of adorably eerie kawaii art- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring these charming creatures to lifeFrom its sledding skeletons to its gleeful grim reapers, Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas is a holiday treat for anyone who celebrates spooky season all year long.

本書以「尋找 Santa Claus」為主軸，帶領孩子走訪多個國家的聖誕場景。畫面中藏有 Santa 以及與當地節日相關的物件，讓閱讀同時結合觀察與遊戲。書籍尺寸與內容設計適合短時間閱讀，不論是在聖誕節當天、假期旅途中，或作為聖誕襪中的驚喜，都能立即使用。書中簡要介紹各國如何慶祝聖誕節，讓孩子在遊戲之餘，認識不同文化的節慶方式，是兼具實用性與收藏性的節日小書。・節慶期間可立即使用的活動書・適合放入聖誕襪或作為交換禮物・搜尋遊戲結合文化認識Where in the world is Santa Claus? Peruse the vibrant Christmas-themed scenes from across the globe to find holiday-inspired items and even Santa Claus himself! Bring the spirit of Christmas to life with Where's Santa? Filled with fun and festive scenes featuring Santa Claus, elves, presents, and more, explore Christmas around the world with this delightful activity book where every page is a jolly new adventure. Look for Santa and Christmas-inspired items from each country, including: USACanadaMexicoBrazilEnglandGermanyIndiaJapanAustraliaSouth AfricaAnd more!A fun and interactive way to celebrate the holiday, enjoy the magic of the season as you look through each puzzle and find facts about how Christmas is recognized across the world. A fantastic stocking stuffer, gi

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click, besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood.Busy besties Beth and Chanda are all aboard for a relaxing ocean getaway! Chanda fully embraces being on "Sunshine Time." The only items on her to-do list are showing off her summer fashions, snorkeling, lounging on the beach with Beth, and sightseeing with her family--including her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Seth, and his parents. Scratch that; Chanda is so at ease that she hasn't even made a list! Beth is...less relaxed. Back home, her big sister, Lisa, is preparing to move away for college in the fall. Missing out on precious time with Lisa before she leaves has Beth feeling bluer than the ocean. Making things worse, she's anxious about seeming like a wet beach towel on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Can the two friends find their sea legs and ride the emotio

Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with unlikely friends Earl & Worm in three funny stories in this irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli.It's Earl's birthday! Worm is excited to celebrate with her lifelong friend. But even though Worm has found the perfect present and baked a delicious birthday cake for Earl, she worries that they won't be exactly what he wished for.Join this unlikely pair as they spend a special, snowy day together and discover that the best birthday gift anyone could ask for is what they already have: friendship.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Our favorite syrupy superhero returns in a new graphic novel to face Breakfast Town’s new supervillain and take down her terrible mind control machine . . . before it takes over the entire town!When we last saw our hero, Peggy Pancake, she was learning to be more responsible by babysitting five mini muffins and rescuing Breakfast Town from a Mini Mega Laser of Doom disaster. Now, stranger things are happening . . . and Peggy is so busy trying to prevent Breakfast Town from becoming complete toast, she keeps missing important plans with her brother, Patrick! To try and mend their relationship, Peggy and Patrick’s parents sign them up to perform together at the school talent show. Little do they know the Bacon Bullies will be in the audience, and Peggy’s singing voice has been, well, more scrambled than it used to be.As Peggy and her friends investigate the mysterious events around town, they find a familiar enemy working from a lair under

這款以《Arcane™》為主題的 12 日倒數琺瑯徽章組，將影集中經典角色與象徵物化為質感收藏。每打開一格，都是粉絲的小驚喜。Jinx 的狂放、Hexcore 的神秘、Ekko’s Timewinder 的時間之力，都以細膩工藝重現。整體設計結合收藏與節慶樂趣，讓《Arcane™》與《League of Legends™》的世界更貼近現實。Celebrate the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion with this official countdown enamel pin set inspired by the Netflix hit series, Arcane™. The set features 12 one-of-a-kind enamel pins, including fan favorites like Jinx, the Hexcore, and Ekko’s Timewinder!Experience one surprise a day and proudly wear or display these pins to show your love for Arcane™ and the world of League of Legends™.DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Open a pocket each day and discover 12 unique pins featuring iconic characters and elements from, Arcane™. This deluxe advent calendar is a must-have for any Arcane™ and League of Legends™ fan.12 DAY COUNTDOWN: Countdown to Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion by unwrapping one pin every day for the 12 days leading up to the big day.ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Arcane™–inspired

本書延續 Dav Pilkey 一貫的幽默節奏，讓 Dog Man 與夥伴們再度踏上一場既混亂又溫暖的冒險。故事從城市突然改變開始，主角們必須依靠彼此找回真相，也重新思考「相信」的力量。Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself.The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the f

Carefully crafted using accessible language, repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations, Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox books are a terrific choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. These active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and loveable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Perfect for introducing new readers to mischievous Fox’s adventures, this set includes five My First I Can Read Fox books (including three Geisel Award winners): Fox the TigerFox is LateFox versus WinterFox at NightFox Has a ProblemWith all five books tucked into one sturdy box, this is an excellent choice to jumpstart your Fox collection!

Emily Wilde，古怪學者與妖精研究權威，這次不只是觀察者，而將成為妖精世界的王后。與未婚夫 Wendell Bambleby 一起，她踏入危機四伏的妖精王國——既絢麗夢幻，又危機四伏。Emily 必須在宮廷詭計與古老詛咒中，運用知識與勇氣守護所愛。這系列第三集繼續延續前作的細膩筆觸與迷人設定，是結合浪漫、奇幻與智性探險的溫柔物語。The third installment in the heartwarming and enchanting Emily Wilde series, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she lovesEmily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the inner workings of a faerie realm—as its queen.Along with her former academic rival—now fiancé—the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell’s long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare filled with scholarly treasures.Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Fae

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

一踏出機場，馬上就會用到！ 便利商店結帳、買手搖飲料、使用悠遊卡…… 最「臺灣」的選材，快速接軌日常生活！ 一書在手，保證輕鬆開口說華語，在臺暢行無阻！ You’ll need it as soon as you leave the airport! How to check out at a convenience store? How to buy hand-shaken drinks? How to use an EasyCard? Authentic Taiwanese materials — connect with daily life in Taiwan! With this book, speak Taiwanese Mandarin with ease and explore Taiwan freely! ★本書適用對象（零基礎-A1）： This book is written for the follwing groups of learners (Complete beginner-A1): ˙預計短期待在臺灣的外國人 Foreigners who plan to stay in Taiwan temporarily ˙剛來到臺灣，準備長居的外國人 Foreigners who have just arrived in Taiwan and plan to settle down ˙需要迅速提升華語聽、說能力的外國人 Foreigners who need to rapidly improve their Taiwanese Mandarin listening and speaking skills ˙針對以上學習者的華語老師 Taiwanese Mandarin teachers who teach learners from the above groups ★來到臺灣，馬上會用到的單字、句型……都在這裡！ Essential words, sentence patterns, and more — all included in this book! 本書共有10課，附有漢語拼音輔助發音，從自我介紹、買飲料、點餐，到問路、搭捷運、認識注音，多元又實用的情境主題，快跟著音檔一起開口說！ 10 lessons with

不論英語程度如何，現在就是最佳起點！循序漸進練習＝聽準＋聽懂＋聽快！一步步邁向會考英聽高分！【這些困擾，你也有嗎？】○ 有些單字發音太像，像 live [lɪv] 和 leaf [lif]，一不小心就聽錯掉入陷阱。→ 聽準：跟讀近音詞彙，辨識發音相似單字的語音差異，避免聽錯選錯。○ 考試時單字我都學過，可是聽的時候總抓不到重點，只好猜答案。→ 聽懂：聽寫練習抓出 Who / What / Which等關鍵詞語，快速辨識句意。○ 英文一連起來我就聽不懂，像 took his 念得像 tookis，好像換了語言。→ 聽快：聽力技巧解析連音、實虛詞等發音規則，單字連成句也沒問題！ 應戰會考聽力測驗其實不難，詞彙、句型課堂都學過，關鍵在於反覆練習，熟悉英語的語音特性。本書四大練習＋模擬試題，無論聽力能力如何，只要循序漸進學習，掌握英語發音小撇步，一步步練習、一回回實踐，就能自信答題，穩穩得分！【反覆練習，自信應試！】✔ 意群例句跟讀 ── 斜線表示意群範圍，音調、節奏會轉換，有助掌握句意與語感。→ These are / peaches from La La Shan, / and those are / pears from Japan.✔ 關鍵語詞聽寫 ── 練習抓住問句重點，鎖定關鍵詞，即能快速判斷題意，精準答題。✔ 聽力技巧解析 ── 認識發音現象，如h 開頭代名詞於句中h不發音，其母音與前字尾連音。→ Did you tell him? → 唸聽起來像是 [tell-im] 本書架構⬥ 近音詞彙辨識｜聆聽錄音跟讀十組發音相近的詞彙，強化聽覺敏銳度與詞彙辨別能力。⬥ 意群例句跟讀｜藉生活化例句練習意群範圍的停頓，熟悉句子音調、節奏的自然轉換。⬥ 關鍵詞語聽寫｜聆聽錄音填入疑問詞等詞彙，強化關鍵詞語辨識能力，快速判斷句意。⬥ 聽力技巧解析｜介紹連音、弱讀與實虛詞等語音變化規則，有助聽力理解，確實得分。⬥ 會考模擬測驗｜會考聽力測驗三大部分架構編寫，六回完整演練，全面鞏固學習成果。★ 開啟以下網址，即可下載全書音檔！https://www.bookman.com.tw/books/detail/17561

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

The Traitor Legions flee Terra in disarray, hounded by the remaining Loyalists, both sides hungry for every scrap of vengeance they can extract. This is a time of change; humanity has witnessed the dream of the Emperor’s Great Crusade unravel, and from their perspective, it’s all the fault of the Legions.The Traitor Warmaster is dead. Terra lies in ruins. The Emperor is silent. Amid the rubble of the Palace, shell-shocked survivors emerge into the light of an uncertain dawn. New powers are present now, ones that have travelled the length of the galaxy to bring salvation to the Imperium, though they are as readily cast as usurpers as redeemers. The survivors of Horus’ Grand Armada, now scattered and desperate to escape vengeance, are riven with doubt and dissension, and their gods too are silent. Amid all the grief and confusion, some hopeful souls believe the war to be over and an era of renewal just ahead. But wiser heads know that this war can never end, and that the only question re

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MAN OF GOD IS NOT WITHOUT SINSchool's out on the Mornington Peninsula, and the small town of Waterloo has become a hotbed for petty crimes. The Waterloo Police Department are struggling with the caseload, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is desperate for a week without major crimes.But when a prestigious school's chaplain is beaten to the brink of death, the team's workload takes a turn for the worse. Then a local woman is found dead, and the hunt for a killer is on...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the fifth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t

The seasons are changing and it's time to get cosy!Curl up with a blanket and a delicious mug of hot cocoa to enjoy colouring in 45 beautiful hand-drawn illustrations – adorable animal scenes packed with memorable details. This irresistible colouring book has bold and clean lines to help you create beautiful, effortless colouring pages. This book offers:45 hand-drawn colouring pages to help you relax, unwind and be inspired to appreciate the seasons!Single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through (if using marker pens, please place a protective sheet behind the page you are colouring).High resolution prints on high quality paper, for clear, crisp images.

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

It's the Festival of Fish – the biggest party of the year! Everyone seems to be having a great time … except for Blobfish. The clownfish tells some funny gags, the sawfish does magic tricks and the dolphin swims loop-the-loops, but no-one can make Blobfish happy.Or can they?Featuring energetic rhyme, joyful illustrations and some fascinating blobfish facts, Cheer Up, Blobfish! is a celebration of difference that stars one VERY misunderstood sea creature.

動畫《電馭叛客：邊緣行者》擄獲了全球粉絲的心， 動畫中，因經常發表極端言論、行徑誇張，同時擁有可愛&酷帥外表而獲得超高人氣的蕾貝卡， 以及她的哥哥霹拉。 無論何時何地，總是不斷惹麻煩的他們，其實從小就有一個目標…… 那就是成為像他們父親一般傳奇的「犯險者」── 身處這座科技與人體改造已司空見慣的「夜城」，他們拚命掙扎、吃苦，並破壞…！ 而突然出現在他們的日常生活中，那名神祕的男子究竟是…？ 這是年輕的霹拉&蕾貝卡兩兄妹，為了以犯險者的身分留名青史， 而在夜城闖蕩的癲狂（MADNESS）故事!! ©Asano ©2025 CD PROJEKT S.A. All rights reserved. CD PROJEKT, the CD PROJEKT logo, Cyberpunk, Cyberpunk 2077, the Cyberpunk 2077 logo and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of CD PROJEKT S.A. in the US and/or other countries. / KADOKAWA CORPORATION★年少時期的霹拉&蕾貝卡兄妹的癲狂（MADNESS）故事！★全球粉絲不容錯過!! 動畫《電馭叛客：邊緣行者》前傳霹拉&蕾貝卡兄妹的原創漫畫已揭開序幕──！★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品）

A forest princess and a demon boy collide in this friends-to-enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romantic fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake.Once upon a time, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her a ring, a worthless trinket . . . or so he thought. Because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father''s army, wielding her ring of light against hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal back the ring to fix his childhood mistake.Terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it''s only a matter of time before the war they''ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demon alike grows in the shadows.- fr

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style