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聽聽恐龍們的故事，並發現如何使用簡單的正念練習來應對不同的情緒。這本適合5歲以上兒童的情感和感受全彩指南提供了：l 十個可朗讀的故事，展示了幫助應對不同情緒的工具l 以溫和易接近的方式開展關於情感的對話的機會l 來自澳大利亞兒童心理學家安伯·歐文的簡單正念練習l 甜美、色彩繽紛的插圖，為故事增添生動，並提供了逐個討論每種情感的機會l 書末有一份“如何使用本書”的指南，供照顧者參考。A mindful guide to mastering dinosaur-sized feelings from multi-award-winning author Swapna Haddow and her evolved dinosaur friend, Doctor Diplo.Doctor Diplo is the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist.Meet him and ten of his Jurassic friends...Steggie the Angry DinosaurRex the Scared DinosaurBruno the Sad DinosaurMinka the Happy DinosaurPoppy the Lonely DinosaurPercy the Shy DinosaurTerrie the Excited DinosaurTrev the Overwhelmed DinosaurIggy the Bored DinosaurNino the Content DinosaurHear their stories, and discover how to navigate different emotions with simple mindfulness tools and exercises.This cute and funny, full-colour guide on emotions and feelings for children 5+ offers:-Ten read-aloud stories demonstrating tools to help navigate different emotions-An opportunity to open up conversat

A beautiful and moving testament to the enduring life of Kobe Bryant and the Mamba Mentality.When Kobe and Gianna Bryant died, tragically and unexpectedly, in 2020, the world mourned with a wholehearted ferocity. In perhaps the largest and most intense outpouring of public art the world has ever seen, murals went up on seemingly every available wall in Los Angeles and around the globe. The paintings were both professional and amateur, some public and some private, many of them colossal. All of them expressed love and respect for Kobe and Gianna Bryant as athletes, as a father and daughter, as heroes who will not be forgotten.In Mamba & Mambacita Forever, Vanessa Bryant brings together the images and stories of more than a hundred murals honoring her husband and daughter. Taken together, what emerges is the story of a man who became even more than he himself could have imagined, an avatar of determination, discipline, and competitiveness. He was also a worldwide icon, one of the gre

一位將軍如何率軍取勝？你或許以為這只是組建一支規模最大、最勇猛的軍隊。然而，中國偉大的軍事家孫子在其經典著作《孫子兵法》中指出，領導者的智慧是戰場取勝的關鍵。在本書中，你將瞭解中國歷史上著名的將領如何運用他們的智慧取得關鍵的勝利！你將學習孫子傳授的經驗，而且誰知道呢？你也可以將這些經驗運用到你的生活中，獲得成功！Pop! Lit for Kids 精選亞洲和西方的經典故事，將它們重新演繹成通俗易懂的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的入門讀物。這些來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成一種能讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特色：提升你的詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提升你的詞彙量，幫助孩子們擴大詞彙量並提高他們的語言能力。文化多樣性：沉浸在世界各地永恆的童話和民間傳說的世界！我們的書籍涵蓋深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間故事，為孩子們講述經得起時間考驗的故事。

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylized artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

「收驚」是臺灣傳統習俗，透過「收驚」儀式拜請神明，安撫受驚嚇的心靈，也讓孩子認識臺灣傳統文化，感受來自家人的守護與關愛。擁有彩色玻璃心的可愛妖怪阿金，他和小朋友的互動從驚嚇→理解→扶持，發展成好朋友，是「生命教育」、「社會情緒教育」最貼切的繪本，每個人透過關愛，學習包容不同族群的人，建立良好的社交和情緒管理。*全書附注音，適合幼兒閱讀*臺灣傳統習俗*生命教育、社會情緒學習、臺灣在地文化繪本*讓孩子擁有社交、同理心與溝通力，掌控情緒管理1.適合親子共讀的繪本：讓孩子認識臺灣傳統文化，感受來自家人的守護與關愛。2.貼切「生命教育」、「社會情緒學習」的繪本：透過關愛，學習包容不同族群的人，建立良好的社交和情緒管理。3.一場民俗奇幻冒險：「收驚」是臺灣傳統習俗，充分展現老一輩的慈愛與智慧，以及人們謝天、對神明的敬畏與信仰。透過簡單的「收驚」儀式拜請神明，安撫受驚嚇的心靈，也傳承深厚的傳統文化習俗。你，曾有「收驚」的經驗嗎？對於徬徨無助的人來說，「收驚」可說是穩定心神、魂魄的一種儀式。在今日科技文明的世界裡，收驚，在民間仍相當流行。尤其小時候，若有受到驚嚇、有壓力、睡不好、做惡夢、精神恍惚或患不知名疾病等六神無主的問題時，家中的長輩，有時就會求助收驚儀式，祈求一切厄運衰事，皆能消災解除。收驚又稱為收魂、叫魂、喊驚、硩驚、收嚇或驚著、拍著驚。透過信仰和儀式，希望獲得神明的庇護保佑，收驚文化能安撫心情、求心安，穩定情緒，幫助受驚者舒緩心理壓力，安定身心靈，也能補足正能量。就像本書～～繪本故事中的主角阿金，內心有著一顆絢爛光彩般的玻璃心，膽小又怯弱，但其實是非常渴望友情的小妖精。於是懷抱著一同玩樂的期盼，化身成各種小妖精去親近孩子，卻因採取了錯誤方式反而弄巧成拙的嚇到了孩子――例如想俏皮地扮演倒掛的蝙蝠俠時，結果卻反嚇到了人。實際上，阿金也很無助。於是受驚嚇的孩子都跑去收驚了，而阿金最怕的便是阿媽的「收驚咒語」，因為他的身心會再度被瓦解、玻璃心會碎滿地。然而，阿金心碎的一刻，純真善良的孩子們打破無形的界線，拾起了破碎的玻璃心重新組合成愛心，最後，透過孩子們的理解、包容，願意伸出雙手的「愛」和「信任」，療癒縫合了阿金的玻璃心！現今孩子總是以自我感覺出發，往往忽略顧及他人的感受，於是透過繪本呈現出饒富趣味、可愛的收驚故事內容，也可與教育現場的社會情緒學習（Social and Emot

Explore the brutal massacre of Isstvaan V in this fantastic stand-alone Horus Heresy title from Black Library.Horus has rebelled against the Emperor by purging his and his brother’s Legions, but what was supposed to be a secret act of murder has been revealed. In the Emperor’s name, Rogal Dorn and Malcador the Sigillite dispatch the largest force of legionaries and primarchs ever assembled to end Horus’ rebellion before it can begin. But the loyalists, on their way to enact vengeance, do not know the depth of the betrayal they face. They will not be the perpetrators of a massacre, but its victims. The last hope of returning to the Great Crusade and the unity of the Imperium will die in the dust of Isstvan V, and all those that survive will live in a new age of darkness.

An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals.Lights. Camera. Heartbreak.The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack?Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

◎A heartwarming story about curiosity, kindness, and loving your mother.◎Perfect for parents and children to share and experience the sweetness of family love.In a small house on a green hill, live two adorable and silly groundhog siblings.They dislike vegetables for breakfast, but they absolutely adore the cookies from their mother's bakery!The siblings steal an entire plate of cookies, sparking a hilarious and chaotic baking adventure for the groundhogs.They forget to divide the dough, resulting in a massive cookie that surprises and delights their mother...◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263647886.pdf

In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, business must pivot toward hyper-realistic ecosystems of cross-functional alignment. This book breaks down across diversified silos, empowering to harmonize granular data-driven strategies with macro-level agility.現此時 公司組態快速變遷 運轉跨功能生態 校準超現實趨勢冊 多元化分析後 再融合 細分資訊築堤 宏觀敏捷 指向策略Drawing on real-world case studies from some of the world’s most adaptable enterprises, this guide unpacks the synergetic potential of integrative scaling, leveraging tactical holism to engineer exponential ROI, Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 company or a burgeoning startup unlocking the Quantum Paradiams of synergistic growth with transform the way you approach operational fluidity and narrative-driven innovation.研析 世界上適應性較佳公司真實案例 冊 開啟整合規模之協同潛力 依戰術整體性 循工程指數型收益為目標 勿論 你是初學者或領導財富500公司意識 量子範例 改變後同步成長 論述 啟發創新 具流動性步進樣態The future of scalable success begins with unlocking the endless potential of value-forward transcendence. Don’t miss the opportunity to align your strategy w

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

最愛說故事給孩子聽的創作雙人組　賴曉妍ｘ賴馬　聯手推出 創意圖像讀本「山雨小學」系列打破制式學習框架，讓每個與眾不同的孩子，跟著經典繪本角色快樂上學去！提升情緒力、知識力、圖文閱讀理解力！胖先生又摔斷腿了！這次是因為「尾巴海灣」湧入大量垃圾，讓他嚇得從樹上掉下來，儘管住院打石膏，他還是不忘寫信求救！結果大家都很忙，只有山雨小學的同學們願意出手相助，他們決定前往「鱷魚島」探望胖先生並且弄清楚狀況。沒想到航海途中，他們遇見畫畫本領高強的高大個、水性高強的海怪泥嘶糊，他們一起發揮創意，將海廢變成前所未見的遊樂園以及獨一無二的帆船「鐵打泥號」。這場「讓垃圾變有用」創意大賽，究竟是由愛咪公主帶領的公主隊，或是艾迪王子帶領的王子隊能贏得勝利呢？精采內容：1.鱷魚島的胖先生2.泥嘶糊水怪3.垃圾變有用創意大賽4.祝胖先生早日康復故事以外，也來點知識吧！★普普藝術是什麼？超現實主義呢？（艾迪王子滔滔不絕的分享）★阿基米德原理是什麼？（怪博士口沫橫飛的開講）★從編織魚網到「扭結理論」（樹懶小姐娓娓道來）★什麼是聲納？（泥嘶糊跟海底深處的老爸老媽的溝通利器）知識以外，還有好玩的小遊戲喔！（愛咪公主、艾迪王子與阿古力聯名推薦）★☆★山雨小學招生中★☆★你是哪一種小朋友？特別愛哭的、特別愛生氣的、特別會噴火的、特別會游泳的、特別會讀書的、特別乖的，還是特別古怪的？這裡歡迎每一個「特別」的孩子，校長說了，有哪個孩子不是特別的呢？！ALL are welcome!「山雨小學」系列特色：1. 經典繪本角色攜手共創新故事--愛哭公主+生氣王子+噴火龍阿古力大集合！2. 不一樣的學校，擁抱多元價值--在這裡，什麼學生／老師都有！發生什麼事都不奇怪！3. 結合最新閱讀趨勢，不只讀文字，也讀圖像，全面提升閱讀理解力4. 融合SEL（Social and Emotional Learning, 社會情緒學習）理念，跟角色一起培養各種情緒力關於內容=>結合社會情緒學習（SEL, Social and Emotional Learning），提升情緒力！●練習「自我覺察」、「自我管理」―當公主王子與怪獸不再是眾人的目光焦點時，該如何自處？●學會「社會覺察」―愛哭公主與阿古力能同理並察覺彼此的心情●觀察其他同學如何互動、如何表達內心感受，即「溝通技巧」關於形式=>結合最新閱讀趨勢，安排多重圖文敘事，

How the legacy of the Civil War--as presented by writers, poets, and artists of the time--has shaped American visions of democracy In Haunted by the Civil War, Shirley Samuels explores the work of Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Frederick Douglass, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and others to investigate the long cultural shadow of America's cataclysmic sundering. Juxtaposing these texts with images--ranging from paintings by Winslow Homer to newspaper and magazine illustrations of political controversies--Samuels argues that the Civil War still haunts our attitudes toward democracy. The recent toppling of Confederate monuments, the continuing protests over racial and sexual discrimination, immigration, and Indigenous land rights: each of these forms part of the war's legacy. Examining the fraught deliberations about an ideal American democracy in the early republic, Samuels turns to the language of sensation in the poetry of Melville, Dickinson, and Whitman alongside Lincol

THE INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLERThe must-read new book from Jonathan Karl, the author ofNew York TimesbestsellersTired of Winning,Betrayal, andFront Row at the Trump ShowInRetribution, Jonathan Karl’s unparalleled access brings us behind closed doors deep inside the White House and presidential campaigns, revealing the extraordinary moments that ended one man’s presidency and brought another back to power.This is a story of unprecedented political plot twists, showing what happened behind the scenes as political fortunes fell and rose again, and as a new team coalesced around President Trump with the goal of creating an entirely new world order. From President Biden’s shocking withdrawal and Vice President Harris’s historic run, to the multiple assassination attempts on President Trump, his election, and the changes he has brought to every corner of the country, this book reveals in surprising new detail how we got here, and what we can expect from American politics in the years to

EXCLUSIVE DELUXE EDITION--a beautiful hardcover edition featuring sprayed edges, a foil stamp on the casing, and full-page illustrations! From the New York Times bestselling author of Starling House, Alix E. Harrow, comes a moving and genre-defying adventure through time, and the truth beneath the greatest legend ever told. It begins where it ends: beneath the yew tree--a woman not yet a knight, and a man without a story. That is where she pulls a sword from the heartwood and becomes a legend. And it is where, more than a thousand years later, he will find her--and lose her--and find her--and lose her again. It is where a new story will be written--but whose will it be?

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 powerful men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his abilities turned to fear, and his 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 righteous and esteemed Lan

本書由《Wow in the World》節目團隊創作，延續 podcast 中深受孩子喜愛的輕鬆語調與豐富內容，將目光投向遠古地球的生命故事。從火山與叢林，到巨型生物與化石拼圖，孩子在翻頁之間可以認識演化的奧祕，也能在遊戲式設計中培養邏輯與好奇心。無論是喜歡恐龍的孩子，還是愛聽奇妙故事的大人，皆能在這本書中找到屬於自己的驚嘆時刻。圖文配置節奏明快，適合小學中高年級閱讀，也很適合用作家庭共讀或科學課堂的延伸讀物。Join #1 New York Times bestselling authors and award-winning podcast creators Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the hit podcast Wow in the World, as they give readers a prehistoric primer on history's most bonkerballs beasts!Take a trip back in time with Mindy and Guy in this highly illustrated and hilarious tour of prehistoric Earth.Visit a world filled with colossal creatures, dense jungles, and explosive volcanos. Uncover the ancient secrets of the past by piecing together fossilized clues. Pack your bags for a tour of Paleozoic Park: a bonkerballs (and scientifically accurate) theme park based on one of the most explosive times in our planet's history. And get ready to rumble with smackdowns involving some of the greatest dino matchups of all time!Packed with eye-popping illus

A deluxe illustrated edition of Mary Shelley’s horror classic – the first story in a bold new direction for the MinaLima Classics, the best-selling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise – featuring original full-color artwork and interactive elements.Frankensteinhas terrified and delighted readers since its initial publication in 1818. Victor Frankenstein’s Creature—stitched together from the limbs of the dead, taken from “the dissecting room and the slaughterhouse”—is a grotesque being who, rejected by his maker and starved of human companionship, embarks on a journey of revenge. In the most famous gothic horror story ever told, Mary Shelley confronts the limitations of science, the nature of human cruelty, hubris, and ambition, and the pathway to forgiveness.Shelley’s revered novel comes to life as never before in this inventive edition showcasing the magical artistry of MinaLima. Brimming with original illustrations and seven

Charlie and Lola creator Lauren Child adds her whimsical touch to the classic story in this illustrated gift edition.A beautifully designed hardcover edition for new and lifelong fans of P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins.Experience the fantastical adventures of the magical nanny who inspired the classic film, stage show, and young imaginations the world over in a whole new way. With expressive and charming illustrations from Kate Greenaway Medal, Children's Laureate, MBE, and Smarties Gold Award winner Lauren Child, this edition brightens any room it's in.Ideal for the lifelong Mary Poppins fan or serious collector, this edition also makes for a lovely family read-aloud.From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed.It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown, umbrella aloft, by the east wind onto the doorstep of the Banks house. She becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane, Michael, and the twins. Who else but Mary Po

★ IG爆紅藝術家Alison Friend療癒系狗狗畫集★ 125幅角色滿滿的狗狗肖像，幽默又暖心★ 每一頁都讓人會心一笑，狗奴必收禮物書如果狗狗也有自己的小劇場，會是什麼樣子？Alison Friend用細膩又幽默的筆觸，為每一隻狗打造獨一無二的個性世界。愛吃軟糖的波士頓梗Dave、沉迷魔術方塊的邊境牧羊犬Pip、優雅喝著調酒的吉娃娃Debbie，還有能遠距離聽見零食聲的「超級狗」——每一幅畫都充滿故事與驚喜。搭配機智風趣的文字說明，本書不只是可愛畫集，更像一場關於性格、日常與小小荒謬的觀察。翻開每一頁，都能找到讓人忍不住微笑的瞬間。The next must-have gift book for every dog lover from artist and Instagram sensation Alison Friend, featuring over 125 of her irresistible dog portraits--each uniquely mischievous, sweet, poignant, and funny Welcome to Alison Friend's world of dogs. Meet Dave, the Boston terrier who loves gummy bears. Pip, the Border Collie who'd rather solve her Rubik's Cube than herd sheep. Debbie, a Chihuahua sipping a raspberry mojito. Douglas, master etch-a-sketch artist. And Super Dog, dressed in a mask and cape, whose superpower is hearing snacks being opened from a mile away. With dogs of every personality, every breed, and every interest, and with witty captions accompanying each portrait, Dog Only Knows is a collection full o

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesYou’re Invited—RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries—make that journals—but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake!Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypoope

本書再次邀請十二位當代重要的圖畫書創作者，分享他們如何構思、推敲與完成一本圖畫書。從最初的靈感萌芽，到反覆修正、懷疑與確認方向的過程，本書細緻呈現圖畫書創作中不為人知的漫長歷程。正如 Shaun Tan 在系列前作中所言，想法在成形之前的變化，本身就充滿觀看價值。透過一場場貼近內心的對談，讀者得以看見每位創作者截然不同的工作方式與思考路徑，也理解圖畫書並非單純的形式，而是一門結合時間、經驗與判斷的藝術。The Wall Street Journal 書評指出，創作過程充滿謎團，而成果則可能帶來魔法般的瞬間。本書正是這樣一本，讓人重新認識圖畫書深度與可能性的作品。・收錄十二位國際重量級創作者的第一手創作分享・大量插圖與手稿，呈現構想演變的真實樣貌・適合創作者、研究者與所有熱愛圖畫書的讀者Following the success of part one, twelve more world-class picturebook makers share their processes, inspire us with stunning illustrations, and demonstrate the immense creative potential of this unique and dynamic art form.Far from being simple, picturebook creation can be a complex, lengthy and enigmatic process.Part two of the Picturebook Makers series once again gives voice to twelve much-loved contemporary picturebook artists. With great generosity, the international creators share their processes, inspirations, challenges, doubts, insights, and show us that "the unseen evolution of an idea is as interesting as the final result", as observe

Slow and steady wins the race--but can this sluggish sloth make it to work on time? Inspired by Disney's Zootopia 2, this hilarious picture book features an original story about Flash Slothmore and his animal friends. Flash the sloth loves his new job, but he always gets to work late. Luckily, his friends Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps show up to help him along. As he s-l-o-w-l-y gets ready, the clock ticks and frustrations grow. Can Flash navigate the rush-hour race and clock in on time? Check out these other best-selling fan favorites: - Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2: Go to Sleep, Anxiety!- Disney Wish: The Grateful Goat- Disney/Pixar Elemental: A City for Everyone

You know it’s true—this book belongs with you!Follow the journey of Taylor Swift, from Nashville open mic nights all the way to her rise as one of the biggest pop music stars of all time.A pitch-perfect accompaniment to your Eras Tour friendship bracelets, this highly illustrated book includes all the iconic nonfiction details that Who HQ is known for.Series Overview: An illustrated biography series that brings all the incredible facts of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series to younger readers and fans!