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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

《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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

For the 70th anniversary of William Golding’s classic, the first graphic novel adaptation ofLord of the FliesThe original tale of stranded youth devolving into disorder that inspiredYellowjacketsandThe Hunger Games, now a Penguin Classics HardcoverThe well-known plot: A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into a murderous hunt …William Golding’sLord of the Flieswas originally published in 1954 and has been a canonical text on school syllabi and a familiar literary reference within the public’s consciousness. For the first time this unforgettable classic has been given new life with Aimée de Jongh’s graphic style and gorgeou

◎超業不問客戶：「你預算多少？」他們限縮答案：「可以提高到300萬元嗎？」 ◎靠降價拿訂單？頂尖業務很少這樣做，他們甚至在報價前就已成交。 ◎厲害業務很少介紹商品。他們的開場白是：「我可以幫你什麼？」 ◎當客戶說：「我們內部還要討論一下。」超業怎麼回應？ 作者高橋浩一畢業於東京大學經濟系， 曾創下連續8年提案成功率100％的不敗紀錄。 2011年，他創立人力資源顧問公司TORiX並擔任董事長， 至今已輔導超過4萬名業務員創造頂尖業績。 輔導過程中他發現， 多數業務的心聲是：「我明明很努力，為何達不到業績？」 他的回答是：「努力不會背叛你，但會跑錯方向。」 為了幫助這些人突破瓶頸，作者特別舉辦大規模問卷調查， 對象涵蓋1萬名業務與1萬名客戶──揭露買方的真實想法。 哪些你自以為的努力無助成交？甚至幫倒忙。 超級業務又是如何精準打動客戶？ 哪些地雷不能踩、哪些話術是陷阱、怎麼突破客戶心防？ ◎頂尖業務不盲猜，他們直接問 擔心跟客戶不熟，不敢多問？錯。 調查顯示，77％的客戶希望業務員在溝通初期多提問。 該怎麼問，才能問出客戶的真實需求？ ◎超業不比提案「量」，比「我更懂你」 提案不是多到塞滿客戶信箱就好，量身打造才有吸引力。 作者分享郵件的撰寫範例，讓客戶看了提案馬上跟你見面！ ◎客戶丟急件突襲，怎麼回應 「請在一週內給我報價。」 客戶雖然這麼說，但有超過70％的人希望當天就收到回覆。 準備超過5天，對客戶來說已經是「下週」。 當天就回應？這樣很草率吧！ 不，有高達九成客戶寧可先收到草案，邊談邊改。 ◎超業不靠降價，也能成交 客戶問：能再便宜一點嗎？很多業務馬上給折扣。 超業從不在價格上跟客戶死纏爛打，他們甚至在報價前就成交。 調查顯示，報價在客戶預算範圍內的上下10％，都可能成交。 只要你找出對方非買不可的理由。怎麼做？ 決定業績的從來不是拚命，而是用對方法。 超過2萬人實證調查，揭開頂尖業務的祕密── 不盲猜、不死纏爛打、不追求完美、不降價也能拿大單。

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。