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With the past safely restored to the past, Trilby Moffat is looking forward to sitting down to a big slice of cake and a good crossword puzzle. But she's about to find out that the job of Time Keeper is never done and the future has other plans for her . .. extremely perilous plans. 'This looks dangerous,' said Trilby, who was tied to an antique parlour chair teetering on the edge of a rocky cliff.The man in the top hat arched one prickly eyebrow. 'Children can be so ungrateful. This will be the trip of a lifetime!' he said, pointing to the endless dark water below.Trilby Moffat is in grave danger, again. When she arrives on a secret island outside of time, in search of her missing mother, she knows she's in trouble. A strange festival is about to take place and Trilby is the guest of honour.Travellers from all over time are flocking to this mysterious carnival with its treasure markets, floating cupcakes and a terrifying surprise. Now Trilby and her friends must race against time (lit

探索現代最具影響力的商業領袖之一的起源 #1 紐約時報暢銷書“一本出奇坦誠的回憶錄，講述了微軟大亨早期的故事…讀這本書就像在看一幅熟悉的黑白素描，將細節填充並用鮮明的色彩渲染。” — GeekWire比爾·蓋茨的商業成就廣為人知：這位二十歲便從哈佛退學創立軟體公司，最終打造出一家行業巨頭，改變了世界的運作和人們的生活；這位身家數十億的億萬富翁，將目光轉向慈善事業，致力於應對氣候變遷、全球健康問題和美國教育的挑戰。然而，《源碼》並非關於微軟、蓋茨基金會或未來科技的書籍。它是比爾·蓋茨的個人故事，講述了他如何成為今天的自己：他的童年、早期的熱情與追求。這是關於他原則堅定的祖母和有抱負的父母，關於他最初的深厚友誼和最好的朋友突然去世的故事；他如何掙扎於融入群體，並發現了編程與電腦的世界，進入了一個嶄新的時代；以及在青少年時期，如何開始踏上這條將他從午夜的電腦中心逃亡到大學宿舍的道路，最終引發了一場改變世界的革命。比爾·蓋茨第一次親自講述這個故事：智慧、溫暖、真實，呈現了一幅迷人的美國人生畫像。#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age“A surprisingly candid memoir of the Microsoft mogul’s early years…Reading this book feels like watching someone take a well-known black-and-white sketch, fill in the details, and paint it in vivid color.” —GeekWireThe business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed th

In this companion to the acclaimed and bestselling picture books In a Jar and Out of a Jar, a little bunny and his friends collect their hopes and dreams for the future in jars.Llewellyn the bunny and his friends dream of many things. Some of their dreams are small, like learning to ice skate, visiting a friend, or acting in the school play. And some of their dreams are big, like going to the moon, or becoming a ballet dancer or a wildlife photographer. Their dreams feel so precious that the bunnies place them in jars for safekeeping. But when a storm comes and destroys their collection of jars, Llewellyn and his friends wonder: what’s the point of dreaming if everything could be lost?This timely, powerful, and beautifully illustrated story of perseverance and resilience explores setbacks, loss, and grief, and shows how—with the help of friends and loved ones—to find the strength to start again.

Judge Frank Caprio, “the Nicest Judge in the World,” brings to the page the same wisdom and spirit of decency that millions of fans have come to treasure.In his four-time Emmy-nominated show Caught in Providence, Judge Frank Caprio’s courtroom became a worldwide beacon of compassionate justice—and an unforgettable watch for millions of fans.From 1985, when he first took the bench, to when he stepped down in 2023, Judge Caprio dispensed true compassion to a continuous flow of regular people in his municipal traffic court in Providence, Rhode Island. His courtroom was a place where defendants were treated with dignity, and where the deserving were given a break—not a pass or get-out-of-jail-free card, but the chance to right their lives and care for their families.In Compassion in the Court, Judge Caprio shares transformative stories and lessons from his life and courtroom, including:Wisdom he gained from his immigrant parentsStories shared by individuals of all ages who appeared in cour

Search for certain veggies in the vegetable garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this engaging search-and-find board book, young readers will be challenged to search for various veggies with The Very Hungry Caterpillar. From a bright orange pumpkin to a tiny green pea, tasty snacks are hidden throughout the story for readers—and their favorite caterpillar—to find!

英國小說家兼評論家 E. M. 福斯特，稱D. H. 勞倫斯為「我們這一代最偉大的富有想像力的小說家」。《查泰萊夫人的情人》跨越階級的不倫愛戀，靈與肉之間的掙扎與覺醒與《北回歸線》、《芬妮希爾》並列美國三大禁書，在全球各地引發淫猥爭議的經典大作克利福德爵士與年輕奔放的康斯坦絲成婚後，不幸於第一次世界大戰中負傷，導致腰部以下永久癱瘓。他們原都以為，只要兩人心靈契合，即使無性也能過著幸福的人生。然而，克利福德沉迷於追逐金錢與地位，讓康斯坦絲日感空虛，也促使她與守林人梅勒斯發生婚外情。這段肯定遭世人鄙夷的禁忌戀情，最終是否能夠開花結果？讀者除了能在書中看到勞倫斯對「性」大膽直白的描繪與剖析，亦能夠從他筆下的人物，如克利福德與看護博爾頓太太之間衍生出猶如母子的情感，守林人梅勒斯與妻子伯莎之間藉由性的互虐關係，湯米．杜克斯無法找到任何與之身心靈契合的女子，看出勞倫斯對「愛」與「人際關係」的深刻探索。在《查泰萊夫人的情人》當中，最有趣的地方之一，是作者描述的愛情觀，不僅只聚焦在封建貴族上，同時也包含了市井小民……每個人都有屬於自己對於「愛」與「現實」的拉扯，同時又懷抱著嚮往，並互相交織、影響，或者帶來啟發。－－作家 東燁《兒子與情人》現代主義文學經典力作。《兒子與情人》被評論家視為「第一部佛洛伊德式的英語小說」。這部帶有明顯自傳性的作品首次透過藝術手法和作者自我剖析的形式對佛洛伊德的「戀母情結」理論做了深入的探索。諾貝爾文學獎得主T. S. 艾略特認為《兒子與情人》儘管在某些方面存在瑕疵，但確實是一部重要作品，展現了D. H. 勞倫斯獨特的情感深度和對人類內心世界的非凡描寫。英國詩人菲利浦．拉金認為D. H. 勞倫斯透過《兒子與情人》這部小說探索了人類內心最本質的情感和心理衝突，使其成為20世紀初期英國文學中的經典。英國文學評論家 F. R. 利維斯 (F. R. Leavis) 也稱讚他的藝術操守和嚴謹的道德觀。《兒子與情人》描述了莫瑞爾一家的故事，特別聚焦於母親莫瑞爾太太和次子保羅之間的複雜關係，生動地描寫了主角保羅在人生道路上的困惑、心靈思考與心理障礙。保羅出生於英國諾丁漢郡的礦區，父親華特．莫瑞爾是個性格粗魯、沒有文化的煤礦工人；而擁有中產階級家庭背景的母親莫瑞爾太太則既有文化修養又有一定志趣。由於性格和文化背景上的差異，莫瑞爾夫婦在感情上出現了嚴重危機，婚

現代主義文學經典力作。《兒子與情人》被評論家視為「第一部佛洛伊德式的英語小說」。這部帶有明顯自傳性的作品首次透過藝術手法和作者自我剖析的形式對佛洛伊德的「戀母情結」理論做了深入的探索。諾貝爾文學獎得主T. S. 艾略特認為《兒子與情人》儘管在某些方面存在瑕疵，但確實是一部重要作品，展現了D. H. 勞倫斯獨特的情感深度和對人類內心世界的非凡描寫。英國小說家兼評論家 E. M. 福斯特，稱D. H. 勞倫斯為「我們這一代最偉大的富有想像力的小說家」。英國詩人菲利浦．拉金認為D. H. 勞倫斯透過《兒子與情人》這部小說探索了人類內心最本質的情感和心理衝突，使其成為20世紀初期英國文學中的經典。英國文學評論家 F. R. 利維斯 (F. R. Leavis) 也稱讚D. H. 勞倫斯的藝術操守和嚴謹的道德觀。《兒子與情人》描述了莫瑞爾一家的故事，特別聚焦於母親莫瑞爾太太和次子保羅之間的複雜關係，生動地描寫了主角保羅在人生道路上的困惑、內心思緒與心理障礙。保羅出生於英國諾丁漢郡的礦區，父親華特．莫瑞爾是個性格粗魯、沒有文化的煤礦工人；而擁有中產階級家庭背景的母親莫瑞爾太太則具有文化修養又有相當志趣。由於性格和文化背景上的差異，莫瑞爾夫婦在感情上出現了嚴重危機，婚姻名存實亡，莫瑞爾家的子女也對父親愈來愈厭惡，尤其是長子威廉和次子保羅。莫瑞爾太太轉而將她全部的愛傾注在長子威廉和次子保羅身上，希望他們將來能有出息，為她爭光。長子威廉不幸早逝後，莫瑞爾太太便將保羅視為生活的唯一希望與寄託。保羅結識了農場主人的女兒米莉安，兩人志趣相投，交往密切。然而，保羅和母親的親密關係，加上莫瑞爾太太不喜歡米莉安，使得他無法跟米莉安建立正常的情侶關係。隨後，保羅投入了與先生分居的有夫之婦克拉拉的懷抱。但他與母親的關係再次成為他與克拉拉之間關係的阻礙。莫瑞爾太太罹癌過世後，保羅頓失精神支柱……。

Sharks, shipwreck, and sunken treasure in this action packed survival series from bestselling and award-winning author Gordon Korman.Kaz, Dante, Adriana, and Star aren't the best divers in the world. But they've been chosen to spend the summer exploring the depths of the sea.There are only a few problems. First, the sharks. Killer sharks. And then the fact that the people running the program are covering up something big... and mysterious.These four kids are about to make the discovery of their lives -- and put themselves in danger because of it.

In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a “mission impossible” as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.

In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling, "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly) A Door in the Dark, Ren's intellect and cunning are stretched to the limit in her quest to take down the system that stole her father's life. Ren Monroe is one step closer to avenging her father's death. Bonding with Theo Brood has allowed her to infiltrate one of the oldest houses in Kathor. But Theo's father is playing his own game. He exiles Theo, isolating Ren in an attempt to break the unwelcome grasp she has on his son. Ren might possess more resources than she ever imagined growing up, but her plans of revenge will vanish without allies. Enter House Tin Vori. Years ago, the Broods led an unprecedented raid to destroy one of the other ancient houses. Their only mistake was not finishing the job. A few of the Tin Vori siblings survived, and they haven't forgotten the crimes committed against their family that fateful night. Quietly, they've plotted their own revenge, waiting for just the right m

From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing book that turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience.For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that follows a well-trodden path. This is the case for Shigehiro Oishi's father, who has lived in a small mountain town in Japan for his entire life, putting his family's needs above his own, like his father and grandfather before him. But is a happy life, or even a meaningful life, also a good life?InLife in Three Dimensions, Shige Oishi enters into a debate that has animated psychology since 1984, when Ed Diener (Oishi's mentor) published a paper that launched happiness studies. A rival followed in 1989 with a model of a good life that focused on purpose and meaning instead. In recent years, Shige Oishi's award-winning work has proposed a third dimension to a good life:psychological richness,a concept that prioritizes curiosity, exploration

數位化時代，審計從業人員必須掌握最前沿的AI智能稽核技術，以便與國際標準接軌，降低偵查風險。國際審計準則（ISA）已明確提高會計師責任，要求更高的審計品質，隨著查核風險受重大不實表達風險及偵查風險的影響，智能資料分析技術成為不可或缺的工具。美國會計師公會 (AICPA) 發表《審計資料分析標準》 ( Audit Data Standards) 提供了一套透過資料分析技術來執行各種審計程序的有效指引。本講義參考以上標準，以「總帳智能資料分析與文字探勘」為主題，提供完整的實例上機演練資料，經國際電腦稽核教育協會（ICAEA）認證，由國際專業稽核實務顧問群精心編寫，透過實務案例上機演練，指導學員學習最新的AI人工智慧審計軟體，內容總帳交易紀錄完整性分析、勾稽比對、Round Dollar化整為零、離群(Outlier)及文字探勘等進階技巧，幫助快速找出高風險總帳紀錄，協助會計師與審計人員熟悉數位化審計程序，提升審計品質與查核效率。學員可透過申請獲得JCAATs AI審計軟體試用教育版90天使用權，無論是會計師、審計人員、內部稽核還是大專院校的師生，本書皆是提升審計品質的必備工具，期待您的參與與交流。◎代理經銷 白象文化

The Classic of Poetry (Shijing), also known as the “Mao Poetry” (Mao Shi), is the oldest existing collection of poetry in China, or indeed anywhere in the world. As a fountainhead of the Chinese literary tradition, it has endured over two and a half millennia of continuous readership. In this volume, eminent sinologist Edward L. Shaughnessy presents a complete English translation of the 305 discrete poems from the Classic of Poetry, divided into the Feng 風“ Ya 雅“ and Song 頌“ Combining the received text with newly unearthed manuscript discoveries, Shaughnessy offers a modern, authoritative interpretation that departs from the dated translations of earlier scholars. His masterful rendering encapsulates the essence of this poetic treasury, reflecting the diverse aspects of life, love, nature, and ritual in ancient China.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Professor Shaughnessy’s translation of the Classic of Poetry

Book 2 in the next official illustrated Minecraft children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone – there’s a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone.Find out what happens in this epic series that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players on amazing journeys, where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.

TheSuzumesaga reaches its climax in this thrilling adaptation of the worldwide blockbuster hit by Makoto Shinkai, director of5 Centimeters per SecondandYour Name!Suzume and Souta catch up to the capricious godDaijinafter chasing him all over Japan, only to find that the earthquake-inducing Worm he was meant to seal away has broken free of its final binds. As certain disaster threatens to decimate Tokyo,Soutaasks Suzume to help him make the ultimate sacrifice and take Daijin’s place in the Ever-After. Now, desperate to save Souta from an eternity in the cold,Suzumesets off on one last trip back to the site of her greatest tragedy in hopes of digging up memories that could provide the key to rescuing Souta—and to the door to her destiny.

A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden!The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard.She never arrives at her destination.Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet. And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself--and he

★系列作全球熱賣120萬冊，榮登誠品暢銷書排行榜 ★《態度定高度》暢銷書作家，最新思考術力作 世界越快、思考要越慢！ 「世界越快，心則慢」這一句廣告詞深受歡迎，因為網路社會飛快發展，讓工作與日常步調跟著變快，「心慢」反而成為不可或缺的生活態度和技巧。 心即思考，人的思考沒有極限，但大多數人想得太快或太跳躍，讓思考往往只是點與線的片段連接，不能形成立體的維度，導致做事缺乏邏輯，無法獲得預期的好成果。那麼，如何思考才能離成功更近？ ★★站在哈佛巨人的肩膀上，攀上高峰 《態度定高度》暢銷書作家韋秀英，深受哈佛思考訓練法的啟發，在本書中告訴你，用33週刻意練習「慢慢思考」，就可以排除會妨礙思維的地雷，學會成功者的思考訣竅，提升預見未來的能力。 書中兼顧理論與實踐，透過具體的案例和作法，教你開啟思考的迴路，擴張思考的維度，在面對各種挑戰時，都能找出創造性的答案，打開一扇通往成功的門。 ★★為什麼成功者都懂得「慢慢思考」？ 雖然大腦潛能無限，但一般人的思考只有二維，聰明者才能達到四維思考。一個人能否成功致勝，關鍵在於能否有效利用大腦。 ◎一般人無法充分利用大腦，是因為—─ ‧罹患思考放棄症，總把「時間不夠」掛在嘴邊。 ‧依賴快速互通片段的資訊，產生偏見思維。 ‧習慣膝反射似的慣性直覺，讓思考陷入誤區。 ◎哈佛大學教育學院教你： ‧透過歸納法、CSI法等多種訓練，拓展思維的深度和廣度。 ‧思考力受到合理的控制，才能發揮出更高的效率和價值。 還有…… ★★用哈佛思維，改正「拿來主義」的壞習慣 【事例】企業老闆詢問部屬：「為什麼利潤必須是20%？」部屬回答：「主管說沒有20%，就發不了薪水。」怎樣改善這種回答只停留在表面、不動腦思考的情況？ 【方法】改正「拿來主義」，並做好兩個練習： 1.用斷捨離的手法蒐集與分析資訊，釐清問題的癥結 2.多懷疑、常提問，提高對問題的敏感度。例如：繪製紅黃燈表格，R為紅燈，Y為黃燈，將自己的觀察和分析用R或Y表示。 ★★用麥肯錫邏輯技巧，提升思考的準確度 ◎諾貝爾獎得主卡內曼從行為經濟學觀點，提出修正偏見的公式 ‧閱讀年齡＝共同因素＋決定閱讀年齡的特殊因素＝100% ‧平均績點＝共同因素＋決定平均績點的特殊因素＝100% ◎麥肯錫用Why和How的邏輯法則，測試思考的力度 【問題】「讓你帶一個背包到坦桑尼亞出差半年，裡面會裝什麼東西？」 【解題】懂

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, perfect for curling up with and getting cosy!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Step into the calm and comforting world of Girl Moments, with 45 unique illustrations to help you pause and take in the little joys – from a warm cup of tea in the morning to cosying up in bed with a book. Drift away into the soft, soothing vibes and rediscover the simple comforts that make every day a little brighter. Girl Moments has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to lifeSuitable for children.

本書以雙時間線交織而成。1943 年的阿姆斯特丹，艾瑪目睹猶太家庭被強制帶走，選擇加入地下反抗組織，在印刷機與偽造文件之間，為無數生命爭取生機；2011 年，少女安妮克因替外婆尋找骨髓捐贈者，意外揭開家族被隱藏的身世。牆上一幅幅署名「Emma B.」的版畫，成為連結過去與現在的線索。作者 Maria van Lieshout 以深情的圖像語言，描寫藝術如何在極權與失落之中，成為保存記憶與抵抗仇恨的方式。本書入選國家圖書獎青少年文學與 Junior Library Guild。FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!Fight hate. Make art."Song of a Blackbird illustrates, with great tenderness, how the past lives within us. This is essential, illuminating reading.” —R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and PonyIn 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma’s world changes when she witnesses Jewish families being forcibly deported to concentration camps. That pivotal moment lights a fire within her, and she decides to join the Dutch Resistance. Before long, Emma is drawn into a clandestine world of printing presses and counterfeiters, with thousands of lives on the line.In 2011 Amsterdam, teenage Annick’s world has changed as well. A search for a bone marrow donor for her beloved oma leads to a shocking revelation: her grandmother was secr

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang's new novel tells the story of a friendship between two women while powerfully reckoning with a hidden chapter in Korean history.One winter morning, Kyungha receives an urgent message from her friend Inseon to visit her at a hospital in Seoul. Inseon has injured herself in an accident, and she begs Kyungha to return to Jeju Island, where she lives, to save her beloved pet—a white bird called Ama. A snowstorm hits the island when Kyungha arrives. She must reach Inseon’s house at all costs, but the icy wind and squalls slow her down as night begins to fall. She wonders if she will arrive in time to save the animal— or even survive the terrible cold that envelops her with every step. Lost in a world of snow, she doesn’t yet suspect the vertiginous plunge into the darkness that awaits her at her friend’s house.Blurring the boundaries between dream and reality, We Do Not Part powerfully illuminates a forgotten chapter in Korean hist

The perfect gift for Valentine's Day with animal friends to meet behind each door.Join all the animals in the woods as they give gifts to one another on this special occasion. Bear has a lollipop for her best friend Fox, but who will Fox give a gift to this Valentine's Day? Knock on the door and open it to find out! Each page has a shaped door to open with clues hidden in the pictures to help you guess who's at home!There's one more title to collect in the series: Guess Who? Boo to You!

The unmissable new book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood!Return to the forest where anything can happen. An unmissable new book in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling and wildly funny illustrated comedy adventure series, Grimwood!Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh.Sharon the Party Crow has lost her mojo! Three parties in one day have proved too much for Grimwood’s favourite raving resident, and now it’s up to Ted, Nancy, Willow, and the rest of the gang to help Sharon get her groove back. Teamwork, friendship and, most importantly, dance skills, will all be put to the test as the gang try to get the party started again! Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read fourth title in the bestselling and fantastically anarchic Grimwood series.PRAISE FOR

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It's his father's task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency ser

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike fantasy novel.FEATURES A UNIQUE ORIGAMI JACKET that folds into a boat, joining the characters in an enchanting way. The jacket artwork is also printed directly onto the hardcover case underneath.“Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romance—kites made of wishes that become stars, origami that holds time in its folds, and a night market in the clouds—in this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea.”—Booklist (starred review)On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets.Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acqui

"Superb ... a perfect horror for our imperfect age.” – The New York TimesAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERThere’s power in a book…They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, to give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened.Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at the home in the sweltering summer of 1970, pregnant, terrified and alone. Under the watchful eye of the stern Miss Wellwood, she meets a dozen other girls in the same predicament. There’s Rose, a hippie who insists she’s going to find a way to keep her baby and escape to a commune. And Zinnia, a budding musician who plans to marry her baby’s father. And Holly, a wisp of a girl, barely fourteen, mute and pregnant by no-one-knows-who.Everything the girls eat, every moment of their waking day, and everything they

【編輯部力推，眾所期盼的爆笑續集】★日本亞馬遜讀者4星高分肯定！最諷刺、無厘頭的陰謀鬥爭！★好評熱賣！日本發售首週榮登「文學類」銷售冠軍！★池井戶潤經典作品《民王》續作，後疫情時代最令人熟悉、哭笑不得的防疫生活！【泰山為拯救天下蒼生，與兒子翔、秘書貝原一起迎戰看不見的敵人——！】人稱瑪丹娜的高西麗子環境大臣感染了一種會讓人類變得十分凶殘的謎樣病毒。人民陸續受到傳染、陰謀論者的勢力抬頭讓第二次組成的武藤泰山內閣陷入危機。病毒到底是打哪兒來的？泰山與翔能平安解決這次危機嗎？【暢銷改作 同名熱門影視】　▍改編連續劇，並製作外傳與續集！遠藤憲一 、菅田將暉出演主角！二○一五年，改編同名日劇《民王》，創造平均收視7.1%佳績二○一六年，《天國與地獄～瘋狂的2人～》的主演高橋一生，出演番外篇《人民之王番外篇 祕書貝原與六個可疑客戶》！二○二四年，同名連續劇續集《人民之王R》播出，由知名演員遠藤憲一、人氣女星ano領銜主演！

【編輯部力推，池井戶潤經典爆笑懸疑作品】★日本亞馬遜讀者4星高分肯定！最貼近一般市民周遭的日常政治★《半澤直樹》作者——池井戶潤最令人發笑的小說！ 顛覆你對國會的想像【他們真的能拯救日本的未來嗎——？】混沌的政局中，執政黨民政黨的政治家——武藤泰山從競爭激烈的黨主席大選中脫穎而出，成為內閣總理大臣。正當他躊躇滿志地想提升低迷的支持率時，卻被捲入意想不到的「事件」，在國民面前醜態百出。與此同時，泰山的傻兒子——翔也出現了詭異的變化。這是夢境抑或現實？難道是一種新的恐怖攻擊？為解決國家面臨的危機，總理與傻兒子並肩作戰的「爆笑+懸疑」小說。【暢銷改作 同名熱門影視】　▍改編連續劇，並製作外傳與續集！遠藤憲一 、菅田將暉出演主角！二○一五年，改編同名日劇《民王》，創造平均收視7.1%佳績二○一六年，《天國與地獄～瘋狂的2人～》的主演高橋一生，出演番外篇《人民之王番外篇 祕書貝原與六個可疑客戶》！二○二四年，同名連續劇續集《人民之王R》播出，由知名演員遠藤憲一、人氣女星ano領銜主演！

Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat.An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!

When beloved character Little Critter® hears something going “tap-tap” in the night, he is determined to find the source, in this Level One I Can Read Comic.It’s bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister, but when there’s a strange sound in the night, the two set out to find the source of the "tap-tap." Things that look like monsters in the dark turn out to be innocent in this nighttime adventure! Will they ever find out what’s making the sound?Emergent readers will enjoy the humor and mystery in Little Critter: Night Night! Sleep Tight!, a Level One Little Critter I Can Read Comics story.

Rabbit up . . . Uh-oh! Rabbit down . . . With some droll ascents and landings, Jo Ham's international sensation hops into a board book about the basic concepts of up and down. Seesaws, diving boards, ski jumps, slides--life comes with its share of ups and downs. And for the adventurous, on-the-go Rabbit, they're simply par for the course. The creation of Jo Ham, whose art celebrates the magic of everyday life, Rabbit has been spotted everywhere from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston to mugs and nursery decorations in homes around the world. Now the iconic black-silhouetted bunny appears in a series of children's board books--fun, playful, and irreverent stories in striking and stylish packages that beg for a place on children's bookshelves.

A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history.“I absolutley loved The Note. Trust no one in this irresistible page-turner.” —Ashley Elston, #1New York Timesbest-selling author ofFirst Lie WinsIt was meant to be a harmless prank.Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with high expectations, May didn’t have room to slip up, let alone fail. Her friends didn’t call her the Little Sheriff for nothing.But even good girls have secrets. And regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she's had her fair share of both. Their bond—forged when May was just twelve years old—has withstood a tragic accident, individual scandals, heartbreak and loss. Now the three friends have reunited for the first time in years for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to a

For the first time ever, the belovedMoomincharacters star in their very own Little Golden Book!One calm and quiet June evening, when the inhabitants of Moominvalley had gone to sleep, the Moomin house almost began to fall apart. There was a loud knock on the door, and in an instant, the whole of the Moomin family was awake….This Little Golden Book retells the tale of how the small but fierce character, Little My, first met Moominmamma and Moominpappa and came to live with the Moomin family. This humorous and heartwarming story will delight children ages 2 to 5, as well asMoominfans and Little Golden Book collectors.Since 1945, the Moomins have been the central characters in a series ofMoominbooks and a comic strip by Tove Jansson. There have been numerous Moomin television series, films, and even theme parks in Finland and Japan.

From bestselling author, life coach, and sociologist Martha Beck comes a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within.AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERMost of us assume that the key to overcoming anxiety is to think our way out of it. And for a while, it works. Meditation and mental exercises offer us relief, but there is always something—a work deadline, a family emergency, a particularly distressing newsbreak—that disrupts our sense of peace and sends us right back inside the same anxious spiral we’ve been trying to climb out of.Is there a way to reduce our anxiety, not just in the moment, but in every moment after that?After a lifetime of struggling with anxiety, Martha Beck studied just about everything there was to know about how to calm down. What she realized is that the analytical part of our brain—so valued in Western culture—is the same structure responsible for amping up anxiety. In other words, we cannot logic our way to relief. InBeyond Anxi

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK“Sweeping and epic…An impactful love story, told against the backdrop of historical events…One of the best debut novels of this century.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“Like any tried-and-true epic (think “Pachinko” or “The Joy Luck Club”)… Homeseeking is just a genuine pleasure to read.”—San Francisco ChronicleA single choice can define an entire life.Haiwen is buying bananas at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles when he looks up and sees Suchi, his Suchi, for the first time in sixty years. To recently widowed Haiwen it feels like a second chance, but Suchi has only survived by refusing to look back.Suchi was seven when she first met Haiwen in their Shanghai neighborhood, drawn by the sound of his violin. Their childhood friendship blossomed into soul-deep love, but when Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, she was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive me.Homeseeking follows the separated lover

比生日派對更棒的事，就是在獨角獸王國辦派對！魔法蛋糕、會變味的糖果、閃亮樂園──這是皮帕夢寐以求的生日。然而意外突如其來，朋友們得想辦法扭轉局面。幸好，他們住在最神奇的地方！Wishes, presents, rides, and . . . unicorns! This second sparkling adventure in an upbeat series will captivate chapter book readers. There is only one thing better than a birthday party--a birthday party in Unicornia! Here the cakes are enchanted, the candies change flavor, and the theme parks are covered in glitter. But Pippa's birthday has started off on the wrong foot, and her friends must think quickly to turn disaster into great fun. Luckily for them, they live in the most magical place ever!

In Lu Xun and World Literature, Xiaolu Ma, Carlos Rojas, and other contributors examine various aspects of Lu Xun, who is known as the father of modern Chinese literature. Essays in this book focus on Lu Xun’s works in relation to the notions of world literature and processes of literary worlding. The contributors offer detailed analyses of Lu Xun’s own literary oeuvre and of foreign works that engage with his writings. This volume also focuses on many facets of the publication and dissemination of Lu Xun’s works’, from printing and binding to the discussions and debates that followed their release in China and abroad. This book not only makes an important contribution to the field of Lu Xun studies, but also proposes a reexamination of the category of world literature.

●flomo創辦人親授數位時代高效筆記術四大系統模組ｘ三大核心方法ｘ兩大底層心法●數百萬用戶口碑支持，六千人募資出版，隨書附贈思維導圖●「複利人生」思想研究者成甲、數位轉型顧問 李全興（老查）、閱讀人社群主編 鄭俊德、「Life不下課」主持人 歐陽立中、《薛兆豐經濟學講義》作者 薛兆豐、得到App創辦人 羅振宇 強力推薦(按姓名筆畫序排列) 「人工智慧來了，還要做筆記嗎？AI遇強則強，遇弱則弱。而做筆記，就是為了讓你成為更強的自己。」 ——得到App創辦人 羅振宇在資訊碎片化、注意力稀缺的時代，面對層出不窮的新知識、新概念，你蒐集各種資訊，做了很多筆記，為什麼遇到問題時卻派不上用場？做筆記的出發點，在於解決問題；重要的不是記錄，而是思考的過程。在本書中，flomo創辦人提供了十一項具體建議和四十多個真實案例，幫助讀者梳理靈感，優化思考，建立屬於自己的知識體系，做出更好的決策。這套簡單易行的高效筆記思考術，不僅適用於各種筆記工具，也將成為你的職場成長寶典。★做筆記不是蒐集資料，而是對資訊進行「預處理」用自己的話做筆記，不做知識的搬運工。寫下你的想法、情緒波動、啟發內容和反直覺資訊。用標籤為筆記分類，善用以精進領域為導向的I.A.P. R法。透過回顧持續刺激，抵抗遺忘曲線，加強知識內化。★做筆記的核心價值，是增援未來的自己給想法，讓你拿來就能用。給線索，為你提供新方向。給依據，讓你行動有支撐。★以我為主，累積知識財富審視知識，建構你的提問機器。好的問題就像北極星，指引答案。持續不斷記錄，意義自然浮現。

Elmo wants to share a special message with his friends. Help him find them one by one, including your little one’s favourite characters: Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch.Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages while they enhance their social-emotional learning and explore themes of friendship and unconditional love.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo as they reveal Elmo and his friends.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-up Peekaboo! Sesame Street Elmo Loves You will appeal to both parents and children, and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again.© 2024 Sesame Workshop.

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.