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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

Love is in the little things.A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea.Just me and you sitting quietly.A song, a hug, a helping handthat lifts us up so we can stand.Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day – from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up!This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read!Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You’re Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

如果你喜歡《在咖啡冷掉之前》的奇幻設定與《歡迎光臨休南洞書店》的溫暖氛圍，那麼這本融合魔法、記憶與療癒的韓國小說，將是你今年不容錯過的作品 。走進由月兔與天界圖書館員守護的魔法世界，感動韓國百萬讀者的暖心力作！「如果能像翻書一樣，翻閱自己的人生，你會怎麼做？」​在都市一條不起眼的巷弄裡，有一間只在月光下煥發光芒的神秘酒吧 。沉默寡言的酒保 Mun 有著不為人知的過去...他曾是天上魔法圖書館的守護者，那裡收藏的不是書，而是一個個獨一無二的生命故事 。他深信故事應該存在於人們心中，而非蒙塵的書架上，這個信念卻讓他被貶下凡間 。​失去歸宿的 Mun 遇見了神奇的月兔 Bo-reum，並從牠身上獲得了將回憶化為魔法的神秘配方 。現在，他調製的每一杯飲品，都蘊含著改變一切的可能：一個重新記住、深刻理解、進而療癒過往的機會 。坐下來，讓你的故事在杯中慢慢展開 。有時候，最微小的一口，就能改變所有事 。What if you could turn the pages of your own life, like the pages of your favourite book?Step into the magical and uplifting world of THE MOON GLOW BOOKSHOP - the Korean sensation for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and DallerGut Dream Department StoreHidden down a quiet alley, glowing softly under moonlight, there is a bar like no other. This otherworldly venue is manned by Mun, a quiet bartender with a knowing gaze and a mysterious past. He serves not just drinks, but moments. Hand-crafted cocktails that shimmer with stardust and emotion; each one a reflection of your own life: your hid

Join these unlikely partners as they learn how to work together on another adventure to save the day and their city. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as the charming cast of Zootropolis 2 take on new adventures, which see ZPD officers Hopps and Wilde team up on their mission to make the world a better place! Whatever they are dealing with, Judy and Nick realise that not every case is the biggest, but they are all important. A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 5-9:Perfect for early readers, The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the rest of the series!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2The New Adventur

來自暢銷作家蘇菲·安德森 (Sophie Anderson)，這是一部設定在冬季仙境中的童話冒險，講述了友誼、歸屬感和勇氣的故事 。​當塔莎 (Tasha) 堆了一個雪女孩時，她唯一的願望就是希望她能活過來。如果對著雪許下的願望能夠成真……接著，塔莎遇見了艾莉亞娜 (Alyana)，她的臉龐閃爍著星光，雙眼閃耀著冰藍色的光芒。很快地，塔莎有了一個朋友，她們一起在充滿冒險與雪橇的冬季仙境中度過無數個夜晚。但塔莎知道，大雪在她的村莊停留得太久了。然而，當你最好的朋友是由冬天構成的，你要如何迎接春天的到來？這是一個適合蜷縮閱讀的華麗冬日故事，書中充滿了由瑪莉莎·卡斯崔隆 (Melissa Castrillon) 繪製的精美黑白插圖。這個故事不僅有著魔法般的冒險，更深刻探討了創傷、恐懼以及家庭和友誼的力量 。它將帶領讀者進入一個充滿愛與溫暖的世界，即便背景是寒冷的冬季，角色之間的溫柔關係仍讓人感到無比暖心 。"Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel." The Telegraph"Destined to be a seasonal classic." M.G. LeonardFrom bestselling Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale adventure of friendship, belonging and bravery in a winter wonderland.When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wants is for her to come to life. If only wishes on snow could come true...Then Tasha meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and whose eyes shine ice-blue. Soon, Tasha has a friend and together they spend nights in a winter wonderland filled with adventure and sleigh rides.But Tasha knows that the snow

本書以精緻插畫與翻翻頁設計，帶領讀者走進兩千多年前的古希臘世界。從最早的希臘人、雅典城邦，到神殿、運動競技與流傳至今的神話故事，內容循序鋪陳，呈現一個充滿思想、藝術與行動力的文明。翻開書頁，不僅能看到繁忙的市集、陸海交錯的戰爭場景，也能理解古希臘如何形塑後世的政治、文化與生活方式。書中並貼心附上延伸閱讀的網站連結，讓好奇心自然延續，是認識世界文明的重要起點。翻翻頁設計，閱讀互動性高圖像生動，重現古希臘生活主題涵蓋城市、神話與影響A beautifully illustrated flap book taking readers on a tour of one of history's most incredible - and most important - civilizations.Take a tour of Ancient Greece...Travel back over 2,000 years to see magnificent marble temples and bustling market places, and find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of a civilization that changed the world.Chapters in this book include:- The first Greeks- Ancient Athens- A Greek house- Greek Games- At the temple- Myths and legends- War on land...- ...and at sea- New powers- Legacy of Greece

A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which threatens them all...Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones - a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer - and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her.After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen''s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively.Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones?Set in an immersive volcanic world blending

A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.“Graham finds big themes in small events: community, imagination, hope.”Sunday Times“Restrained, poetic, humorous text and joyously burgeoning pictures speak to the perennial power of shared imagination.”Guardian“Inclusive and familiar … about creativity and teamwork. It should inspire young readers to draw.”BooktrustAfter a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in

Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. A glittery birthday celebration at a magical theme park. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes:Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

《Wild Dark Shore》是《Once There Were Wolves》暢銷作者 Charlotte McConaghy 的全新生態驚悚小說，故事發生在即將被海平面上升吞沒的偏遠小島 Shearwater，島上種子庫守護者 Dominic Salt 與三個孩子獨自留守時，一場世紀風暴帶來神秘女子 Rowan，揭開無線電破壞、新挖墳墓等陰謀，充滿人性衝突與環境危機。THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKA TIME MUST-READ OF 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL'Breathtaking' HANNAH KENT'Spellbinding' Washington Post'Had me gripped from the very first page' RACHEL JOYCEA family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A storm gathering force.Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny weather-lashed island that is home to the world's largest seed bank. As Shearwater risks being lost to rising sea levels, the island's researchers have fled, and only the Salts remain.Until, during the worst storm in living memory, a stranger washes ashore. The family nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, but it seems she isn't telling the whole truth about why she's there. And when Rowan stumbles upon sabotaged rad

Boy-inventor DEV and his best friend, BOJA, have found a secret map! So now they're on a mission to find more of the magical energy known as FLEMBER!But first they have to travel through the scary WILDENING . . .Survive in a LIFELESS town . . .And harness the power of Boja's FIERY FARTS!

Boy-inventor Dev and his giant robot bear, Boja, return for a third madcap adventure, in the high-tech, mega-modern city of Prosperity. There's a battle going on for who will control the magical power of flember . .. will Dev and Boja find themselves fighting for the right side?

Dev and Boja embark on a thrilling journey towards home, through the chilling Wildening forests of magical Flember Island. To protect himself and his lovable, larger-than-life robot bear, Dev's only hope is to truly grasp the extraordinary power of Flember. But it won't be easy: a scary creature's on their trail, new friends are counting on them, and Boja is behaving very strangely .. . A fantastical, anarchic, uplifting quest celebrating friendship, creativity and loyalty.

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

本書為 Sparrow Being Sparrow 的續作，延續溫暖細膩的日常視角。暴風雪將至，Sparrow 的父母前往醫院迎接新生兒，她卻在窗外發現一隻受傷的鴿子。出於對動物的本能關懷，她與好友 Paloma 悄悄將牠帶進屋內照顧。然而，照料野鳥遠比想像困難，家中還有好奇的小貓讓情況更複雜。隨著照顧的負擔加重，Sparrow 開始思考：若向大人求助，是否就必須放手？本書以平實筆調描寫孩子在責任、不安與成長之間的學習，也回應面對家庭變化時，如何理解「請求幫忙」同樣是一種勇氣。In this sequel to the "uplifting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Sparrow Being Sparrow, Sparrow rescues an injured animal but soon wonders if she's taken on more than she can handle alone. A blizzard is coming, and Sparrow's parents are leaving for the hospital to welcome Sparrow's new baby brother, but all Sparrow can think about is investigating the strange thwack she heard coming from her bedroom window. When she goes outside, she finds an injured pigeon getting buried in the snow. She has to save it! Sparrow and her best friend, Paloma, bring the bird inside while the grown-ups are busy, determined to nurse it back to health. But soon, Sparrow realizes that helping the bird recover--especially with curious kittens around the house--will be

The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! In Volume Two, join Saphie and her fellow house cats 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 mayhem left, right, and center! Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 features more delightful adventures with our favorite feisty feline and her family.

The third installment in the mega-bestselling The 39 Clues series, now in graphic novel form!ATTENTION! Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair Oh. Could they have been foolish enough to make an alliance?Spies report that Amy and Dan seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known. If this fearsome warrior was a Cahill, his secrets are sure to be well-guarded... and the price to uncover them just might be lethal.

Think Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix... with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella!Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids...except for one little thing. They have a magic mirror in their basement that sends them into different fairy tales. This time, when the mirror slurps them up, they're taken to the story of Cinderella. And they're determined NOT to mess anything up!But then Cinderella breaks her foot and her glass slipper won't fit. How is her prince charming supposed to know she's meant for him? And how will Cinderella get her happily ever after?In order to save the day, Abby and Jonah will have to find Cinderella a job, stay out of jail, and make sure true love finds a way, all before the clock strikes midnight and the chance for a happily ever after is gone...forever!

Relive more of your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this second official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, Big Jim, and all their friends on their action-packed Supa Buddy adventures in the second volume of this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series.This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 250 stickers total! -- that can be used to decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more. You can also create your own comic scenes in the sticker book itself, by piecing together your favorite characters, props, villains, sound effects, and backgrounds.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

本書以全新視角重新詮釋阿茲特克人類起源的神話，將焦點放在常被忽略的神祇 Xolotl。傳說中，他是閃電與死亡之神，也是 Quetzalcoatl 的犬首雙胞兄弟，並在取回人類骸骨的旅程中扮演關鍵角色。作者 Donna Barba Higuera 以細膩筆法將這段古老神話轉化為充滿幽默與情感的故事，以一位總被視為「怪物」的角色，映照人性中的膽怯、孤獨與勇氣。這位曾以 The Last Cuentista 獲得 Newbery Medal 與 Pura Belpré Award 的作家，再次展現其擅長結合傳說與現實的敘事魅力。插畫家 Mariana Ruiz Johnson 的色彩更替故事注入強烈的生命力，呈現一場跨越神話、家庭與忠誠的想像冒險。・改寫經典阿茲特克神話・呈現 Xolotl 與 Quetzalcoatl 的兄弟情誼・中階讀者易於投入的彩色圖文形式・Newbery Medal 得主打造現代神話新讀法It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera comes a singular twist on the Aztec myth of the origin of man--and man's best friend--illustrated throughout with stunning full-color art from Mariana Ruiz J

Chiri and Dai are back, levelling up their magic and sword-fighting and determined to face the oncoming Darkness... But can they survive their most evil test yet, and can their friendship survive it? Chiri and Dai are levelling up their sword fighting and spellcasting skills in the land of Puddin', and with the Shadow King safely imprisoned in his bottle, they decide to go to one of Puddin's most exciting events - a huge market filled with wonders and treats. They can't catch a break, however, and when a troupe of skeletons causes havoc and delivers a mysterious invitation to the duo, they find themselves in more danger than ever before. The invitation is to the Obsidian Maze, the terrible place where Bruno Puddin sealed the first and most dreaded Darkness after it wreaked havoc on the land. Since the Shadow King is one of the Darkness' first children, Chiri and Dai are forced to come to terms with the fact that he's not the only bad guy after them now. The MidKnight is another of thes

A classic of science fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock sets out on a fantastic adventure through time and place with his 16-year-old nephew: from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano, they experience one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined.

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

本書以溫柔筆觸與多元視角，展現「藝術無處不在」的理念。從街頭粉筆畫、回收物創作，到音樂、舞蹈、積木與黏土，每一種表達都能成為藝術的形式。書中文字簡潔卻含蓄，配合豐富多樣的人物與文化場景，讓讀者感受到創作的自由與療癒。A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.

Expect four times the charm with this shimmering quartet of adventures that includes a fun sticker page. Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practicing a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers, is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes: Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

Escaping the End of Times is a book where history meets psychology. It invites readers to explore the intricate relationships between dreams, politics, and the Chinese writing system in early modern China.Thoroughly researched and written in an accessible manner, this book presents a series of historical encounters that reveal how Ming scholars countered instability by compiling and editing dream texts. Readers learn how these scholars translated their dreams into action, used the past to bolster their status, reaffirmed their preferred societal order, merged myth and history, and interpreted their dreams and the dreams of others through creative techniques grounded in scholarly tradition.By combining detailed research with captivating storytelling, this book not only brings the world of late Ming dream analysis to life but also demonstrates the relevance of the past to the stories we tell now about ourselves and our own dreams.

Over a span of 260 years, from 630 to 894, Japanese embassies to Tang China (ken-Tō shi) played a vital role in importing Tang governance and culture to Japan, significantly shaping the political and cultural landscape of an emerging Japanese state with codes of law (ritsuryō). However, the seventeenth embassy during the Jōwa period, fraught with turmoil, marked the final mission to Tang China. Alongside disasters and significant loss of life during the voyage, mysteries persist around Vice-ambassador Ono no Takamura's refusal to board the ship, the government's insistence on the mission, and the objectives behind dispatching this mission to China. In this volume, Professor Saeki Arikiyo traces the journey from departure to return, focusing on the individuals involved and the prevailing trends of the era. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of historical sources, including records from Shoku Nihon kōki and the accompanying monk Ennin's Nit-Tō guhō junrei kōki, Arikiyo delves into the arduous

◎美國文豪、諾貝爾文學獎得主，約翰史坦貝克（John Steinbeck）重新鍛造的經典傳說――騎士精神的永恆經典◎ 義大利國寶級畫家，羅倫佐．馬托蒂（Lorenzo Mattotti）精心繪製的雙書封、十九張絕美插圖◎ 〈附錄：創作過程與思考特別〉揭露史坦貝克與友人、經紀人、編輯的書信集，顯示文學大師的創作思考過程亞瑟王，歐洲史上流傳最久、影響最深、跨媒介最廣的傳奇英雄人物，是歐洲烏托邦式理想君王的原型。他以圓桌制度――無主座的正義――強化了騎士精神（chivalry），將其昇華到一個高尚的精神狀態，並對後世的紳士精神產生了深遠的影響。同時，他與他的王后桂妮薇兒，以及天下第一的騎士蘭斯洛特之間的三角戀，也是歐洲文學中最淵遠流長的「愛與罪」母題。這段「個人情感與社會秩序衝突」的故事，直接奠定了歐洲羅曼史（romance）、宮廷戀、乃至現代言情小說的戲劇性基礎。這個據信流傳了一千五百年的故事，一路上滋養了人們對榮耀、正義、勇氣、愛與義務的想像。十五世紀，湯瑪斯．馬洛里（Thomas Malory）以中古英語寫下《亞瑟王之死》（Morte d’ Arthur），為這個傳說留下了文學範本。這本書啟發了後代無數的讀者，也衍伸出無數的創作。二十世紀美國文豪，也是諾貝爾文學獎得主的約翰．史坦貝克（John Steinbeck），是其中最閃亮的代表。約翰．史坦貝克不只童年從亞瑟王的故事裡得到閱讀啟蒙，更重新創作了《亞瑟王和圓桌騎士》（The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights）。《亞瑟王和圓桌騎士》不僅僅是一本中古英語《亞瑟王之死》的現代翻譯，而是一場跨時空的文學對話。他以二十世紀的語言重新發掘亞瑟王故事角色的心理，讓古代英雄的困境、戰鬥與名譽，與現代人的孤獨、焦慮和理想對齊。史坦貝克曾經對自己的文學經紀人伊莉莎白．歐提斯（Elizabeth Otis）說到：「我不是在翻譯馬洛里。我是在試著理解他想追尋的是什麼，去找出他夢中的那個故事。」天下無敵，完美卻痛苦的蘭斯洛特、看透了命運，卻無法改變命運的梅林、一統了天下，卻為和平盛世苦惱的亞瑟王……史坦貝克的筆，將亞瑟王與他的騎士從英雄傳說的領域裡劃分出來，變成了一面映照人性的鏡子。他的《亞瑟王和圓桌騎士》，是西方文學正典中最後一部以小說家之手，重新鍛造的經典傳說。當代義大利國寶級畫家羅倫

聖誕節快到了，我們全家都興奮不已，因為今年的聖誕園遊會居然由爸爸負責籌辦！我和好友米羅準備了一堆閃亮創意，賓迪姨姨則準備了山一般的亮片和彩帶，連聖誕老人的紅色雪橇都準備好了！但就在一切看起來完美的時候，雪橇竟然在夜裡被偷了！誰會做出這種事？聖誕節眼看就要泡湯，我只好再度出動，調查這起節日大危機！就算得穿上精靈服裝，我也勢必要把小偷抓出來！這又是一個屬於我——艾妮夏，意外偵探的聖誕任務！本系列曾榮獲英國Sainsbury’s童書獎與Crimefest兒童犯罪小說獎，幽默有趣，節奏緊湊，適合喜歡推理、冒險與歡笑的孩子。深受讀者喜愛，被譽為「適合年輕偵探的完美讀物」！Join Anisha, Accidental Detective, to solve an extra-special festive mystery filled with snowmen and secrets, crackers and clues!IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAAS!My family LOVE Christmas and this year their excitement levels are off the charts because, drum roll with extra jingle bells... Dad has been put in charge of the festive fayre!Everyone's ready to help – my friend Milo and I have loads of SPARKLY ideas, Aunty Bindi's got a mountain of TINSEL, and we've even got a BIG RED SLEIGH for Santa's grotto!Well, we did have a big red sleigh, until someone STOLE IT in the middle of the night. So now I'm on the case to track down the THIEF before they ruin Christmas. I just wish I didn’t have to dress as an ELF to do it!Loo

申請加入「跨太平洋夥伴全面進步協定」(Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP)為我國對外經貿戰略的重要目標，為能提前準備，實有必要預先針對核心公約重點「男女同工同酬與就業歧視禁止」之議題進行研究，以提出政府、企業及勞工面臨加入區域貿易協定議題的因應策略。 我國性別平等相關法制相較其他先進國家並不遜色，惟在企業法遵部分仍有進步空間，故本研究聚焦性別平等之議題，探討國內外(含：美國、英國、德國及日本)如何推動企業性別平等之經驗與作法，並召開焦點座談會議、辦理深度訪談以蒐集各界重要意見。經綜整及分析前開研究方法所蒐集到的資料後，本研究擬定推動企業性別平等之自我檢核項目，並邀請兩家企業進行實際測試，得到回饋意見後加以改善。

The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Has a Heart02.The Magic School Bus Gets Crabby03.The Magic School Bus Flies With The Dinosaurs04.The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth05.The Magic School Bus Rides the Wind06.The Magic School Bus Flies From The Nest07.The Magic School Bus Blasts into Space08.The Magic School Bus Weathers the Storm09.The Magic School Bus Sleeps for the Winter10.The Magic School Bus Takes A Moonwalk

The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Gets Recycled02.The Magic School Bus Gets Caught in a Web03.The Magic School Bus and the Shark Adventure04.The Magic School Bus Fights Germs05.The Magic School Bus Inside a Volcano06.The Magic School Bus Comes to its Senses07.The Magic School Bus and the Butterfly Bunch08.The Magic School Bus Fixes a Bone09.The Magic School Bus The Wild Leaf Ride10.The Magic School Bus Arctic Adventure

《納尼亞傳奇》經典珍藏套書（全新書封版）全球銷量僅次於《哈利波特》的奇幻文學經典全系列1–7集＋Trivia Book，一次完整收藏納尼亞世界自問世以來，C. S. Lewis筆下的《納尼亞傳奇》陪伴無數讀者走進想像與信念交織的奇幻國度。這是一段關於勇氣、選擇、成長與希望的旅程，也是世界兒童文學史上最具影響力的奇幻經典之一。當魔戒被啟動、衣櫥的門悄然打開，一個由獅王亞斯藍守護的世界甦醒——在納尼亞，動物能言、樹木行走，平凡的孩子也能成為改變世界的王者。本套書收錄以下書目✦ 魔法師的外甥The Magician’s Nephew一次誤觸的魔法實驗，讓狄哥里與波莉踏入未知世界。當沉睡千年的邪惡被喚醒，亞斯藍的歌聲也隨之響起——納尼亞誕生的神聖時刻，就此展開。✦ 獅子．女巫．魔衣櫥The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe戰火中的四個孩子意外發現通往納尼亞的衣櫥入口。在永恆寒冬籠罩的王國裡，他們與獅王亞斯藍並肩作戰，對抗白女巫，迎來春天與自由。✦ 奇幻馬與傳說The Horse and His Boy逃離命運束縛的少年與能言馬踏上長途旅程，在沙漠與戰火之間奔馳。他們肩負改變納尼亞命運的重要使命，也逐步揭開自身真正的身世。✦ 賈思潘王子Prince Caspian當古老納尼亞幾近消失，賈思潘王子吹響召喚號角。昔日的國王與王后重返這片土地，與舊日盟友並肩作戰，為真正的納尼亞而戰。✦ 黎明行者號The Voyage of the Dawn Treader航向世界盡頭的航海冒險展開。七座神祕島嶼、詛咒與試煉接連出現，每一次航行都是對勇氣與內心的考驗。✦ 銀椅The Silver Chair姬兒與尤斯提遵循亞斯藍的指引，深入黑暗地底國度，尋找失蹤的王子。在謊言與魔法交織的世界裡，唯有記住真理才能找到回家的道路。✦ 最後的戰役The Last Battle★ 榮獲英國兒童文學最高榮譽「卡內基獎」謊言與恐懼動搖納尼亞的根基，真正的信仰與勇氣迎來最終考驗。這不只是終章，更是一段通往「納尼亞中的納尼亞」的永恆旅程。✦ Trivia Book深入解析納尼亞世界觀、角色與背景設定，帶領讀者重新認識這部跨世代奇幻經典。✦ 套書特色經典奇幻文學代表作，全系列完整收藏全新書封設計，典藏與閱讀兼具適合兒童、青少年與成人共讀建立想像力與閱讀深度的最佳入門經典Chronicl

本書以立體旋轉書的形式，展現姆明谷一年四季的變化。翻開書頁，標誌性的藍色姆明屋立體展開，讀者能隨著場景走進春夏秋冬：春天迎來歸來的 Snufkin，夏日與姆明一家舉辦派對，秋天採集菇類與漿果，冬季則與 Too-Ticky 一同在浴室小屋裡取暖。每一頁都有多層次的細緻插畫，隱藏著角色與小細節等待發現。由 Filippa Widlund 繪製，靈感來自 Tove Jansson 經典畫風。書封附緞帶繫結，是值得收藏與贈禮的精美作品。亮點特色：立體旋轉書，重現姆明屋四季。插畫層次豐富，細節等待探索。特殊裝幀設計，收藏與送禮皆宜。A gorgeously illustrated carousel book showing the iconic Moominhouse throughout the seasons.Open this book and step into the Moominhouse, where the door is always open . . .A Year in the Moominhouse is a stunning carousel book, unfolding to reveal 3D scenes of the iconic blue Moominhouse through a year in Moominvalley.Beautifully illustrated by Filippa Widlund and based on Tove Jansson’s classic Moomin artwork, A Year in the Moominhouse starts in spring, as new flowers peep through the ground and Snufkin returns from his winter wanderings. Enjoy a summer party, harvest mushrooms and berries with the family in autumn, and settle down to hibernate in the cold midwinter while Too-Ticky keeps warm in the bathhouse.With four beaut

英國詩人D.H.勞倫斯 (David Herbert Lawrence，1885- 1930)一生寫了超過 800 首詩，他的詩作最早可以追溯到1905 年左右，並於 1913 年出版第一本詩集 Love Poems and Others。雖然他更為人熟知的是小說作品，但他在詩歌領域的創作同樣豐富，且對後來的現代詩人也有一定的影響。D.H.勞倫斯的詩歌特色在於其誠實直接的語言風格、豐富的自然意象、對生命本質的探索，以及對文明與本能張力的批判。他不以詩藝取勝，而是以詩為一種生命表達與靈魂解放的方式。雖然他的詩在當代不如小說那樣廣為人知，但他的詩作其實深具哲思與藝術價值，是理解他整體創作理念不可或缺的一環……。本書作者蔡振念以中文學者及詩人的專業背景，深入鑽研勞倫斯的精神世界，將其一生重要的代表詩作（72首）翻譯成中文，透過中英對照，以供臺灣詩壇及學界參考。本書可謂華文翻譯勞倫斯詩選最多及最完整的著作。