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《The Cloisters》是一部融合塔羅、藝術與學術陰影的懸疑小說，氣氛詭譎、節奏緊湊，適合喜愛《第九學院》與《祕密歷史》的讀者。年輕實習生安‧史提威來到紐約修道院博物館，原本只期待一個平凡夏天，卻被捲入一場關於權力、野心與神祕塔羅牌的危險遊戲。隨著一副失落的15世紀塔羅牌重現世間，學術與命運之間的界線開始模糊。這是一部關於誘惑、背叛與自我選擇的故事，帶領讀者走進藝術背後的黑暗角落與命運未解的深淵。The Secret History meets Ninth House in this sinister, atmospheric novel . . .the discovery of a mysterious deck of tarot cards lays bare shocking secrets within a close-knit circle of researchers at New York's famed Met Cloisters museum. 'Beguiling and atmospheric, an entrancing and gripping tale.' KATE MOSSE'Glamour, power, seduction, ambition - The Cloisters has it all. I adored this deliciously gothic, beautifully written novel.' LOUISE O'NEILL, author of Idol**********Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, hoping to spend her summer working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Instead, she is assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its medieval and Renaissance collections. There she is drawn into a small circle of charismatic but enigmatic researchers, each

What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches?Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances?Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature. In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Beautifully written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it.Stunning watercolour and hand-finished artwork draws parallels to the bestselling The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and evokes the classic nostalgia of E. H. Shephard's much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.Mindfulness tips and informa

STEM – where we see it, how we use it, and why it matters.Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering – Civil Engineering.Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping to save the environment, and meet the inspirational engineers whose designs make our lives easier, including Roma Agrawal, Reyhan Jamalova, Sarah Guppy and David Aguilar. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create a building made out of spaghetti, plus much more.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Jenny Jacoby and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter engineering and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Unless I am allowed to tell the story of my life in my own way, I cannot tell it at allMary Seacole – traveller, nurse, businesswoman and radical for her time – defied a prejudiced British government to care for soldiers wounded during the Crimean War.This ground breaking account, written by Seacole in 1857, brings to life her incredible journey from Jamaica to Central America and England, and then on to modern-day Ukraine, where she acted as nurse to injured soldiers while running her business, the 'British Hotel'. A witness to key battles, she gives vivid accounts of how she coped with disease, bombardment and other adversities during the Crimean War.In this extraordinary autobiography, Seacole shows how she navigated her way through racial injustice, poverty and ignorance to become the first woman of colour in Britain to publish her memoirs. It is a testament to her enduring legacy.

From international bestselling sensation Thomas Olde Heuvelt comesEcho, a thrilling descent into madness and obsession as one man confronts nature―and something even more ancient and evil answers back.“A compulsive page-turner mixing supernatural survival horror and adventure.” ―Paul Tremblay, author ofA Head Full of GhostsandThe Pallbearers' ClubLocus Award Finalist!Nature is calling―but they shouldn't have answered.Travel journalist and mountaineer Nick Grevers awakes from a coma to find that his climbing buddy, Augustin, is missing and presumed dead. Nick’s own injuries are as extensive as they are horrifying. His face wrapped in bandages and unable to speak, Nick claims amnesia―but he remembers everything.He remembers how he and Augustin were mysteriously drawn to the Maudit, a remote and scarcely documented peak in the Swiss Alps.He remembers how the slopes of Maudit were eerily quiet, and how, when they entered its valley, they got the ominous sense that they were not alone.He re

A fun and interactive preschool adventure (with cutout surprises on almost every page!) that explores counting and colors, from the award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed and Good Night Owl.Mister Kitty is missing somewhere inside this book! Will you help us find him? Join the hunt for five yellow spots, four orange paws, three purple bells, and more, exploring numbers and colors along the way in an interactive countdown. Cutouts interacting with Greg Pizzoli’s vivid artwork reveal a surprise after each page turn, all leading up to the BIGGEST twist of all at the end!Don’t miss these board books by Greg Pizzoli:The Watermelon SeedGood Night Owl

Black Beautyis the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself.Set in Victorian London, it follows Black Beauty’s life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their grandfather take a walk in the woods and discover more about themselves. Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it. After some persuading, though, they agree to go for a hike with Grandpa. Throughout their forest walk, they see many different things: big, strong trees with networks of roots growing underneath, still water with schools of fish swimming below, and an expectant bird with eggs nestled under her. It’s when the pair pass fellow hikers that Finn realizes that people, just like the elements of nature, are more than they appear. Grandpa explains that sometimes beneath a person who seems like they won't understand what you’re feeling, is someone feeling the exact same way. This sweet and tender picture book celebrates our similarities, differences, and that there's always more under the surface of what we can see.

An “inspiring” (Kirkus, starred review), “heartfelt” (The Horn Book, starred review) coming-of-age novel about a girl finding her way to activism in the early years of the AIDS pandemic, from award-winning author Ami Polonsky.Iris tries to act normal at school, going through the motions and joking around with her friends. But nothing is normal, and sometimes it feels like she’ll never laugh again. How can she, when her dad is dying of a virus that’s off-limits to talk about? When she knows that soon all she’ll have left of her kind, loving dad are memories, photos, and a binder full of the poems they used to exchange?In a sea of rage and grief, Iris resolves to speak out against the rampant fear, misinformation, and prejudice surrounding AIDS—and find the pieces of Dad that she never knew before. Along the way, Iris might just find new sides to herself.Critically-acclaimed author Ami Polonsky has crafted a lyrical, tender, earth-shattering novel that will stay with you long after you’v

看見自己的天賦，為自己創造更好的未來探索生命數字的神奇奧祕，開啟生命的無限可能！2023新增訂「倪端占數月曆」「認識你自己，方能認識人生」這是希臘哲人蘇格拉底（Socrates）最著名的一句話，他認為一生中最重要也最困難的事，就是認識自己。「我是誰？」蘇格拉底提出了問題，讓世人開始努力尋求答案。這問題簡單，卻讓人窮極一生追求而未見結果。「我是誰？」相關的所有問題，其實都必須回到源頭，從了解自己開始，因為不了解自己，便無法掌握自己，又如何清楚知道自己的下一步該往哪裡去？每一個人都有想要改變自己的念頭和計劃，但這並不是一件容易而輕鬆的事；無論我們花多大的努力，就算下定決心想從最熟悉的工作生活著手，都不一定能夠完善這個改變的過程和結果。為什麼，因為你如果不能夠真正從裡到外了解自己是誰，再多的改變過程都只是表面功夫，白費力氣而已。《你是幾號人》最大的特點，就是個人經過上萬份「一對一」諮商案例統計與歸納整理出的識人工具書，讓你能在最短時間內掌握生日個性特質、內在想法相互影響的連接。關於工作、愛情方面，也能快速掌握特定對象的目光。透過生日數字系統基礎，了解自我與他人；這本專門為你設計發現自我之書，能為你揭開成功的幸福密碼！◤閱讀本書，幫助我們實現： * 學習最 in《生命靈數》知識，快速成為流行識人專家。 * 掌握生日數字個性特質，秒懂自己與他人的速配密碼。 * 發現個人天賦，善用優勢，擴展興趣，成就人生目標。 * 十足展現性格魅力，建立和諧人際關係變身社交高手。 * 獲取高效溝通模式，成為知己知彼的職場談判大贏家。 * 情感諮商、親職教育、創業教練等生活的必備成功秘笈。 * 活用全球首創《倪端占數開運曆》，掌握先機趨吉避凶。找出專屬個人的生命密碼，掌握生命靈數，愛情．事業．財運重要關鍵，重啟天賦原力！

The sixth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When Erin and her dragon Rockhammer get into a fight with another dragonseer, they’re sent away to Stillness. There they discover the Solace Stone, a magical object that creates calm.In the peace of Stillness, Erin almost forgets that she can’t summon her dragon Rockhammer. But when mysterious soldiers storm Stillness, destroying her home in the process, Erin must find a way or risk being trapped forever…An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and How to Trai

「什麼！？沒有老師也可以學好KK音標？」 一點都沒錯！ 這就是您專屬的第一本KK音標！ 撒網超速記，幫記憶打入一劑營養針。 嘴型有圖、有照片，搞笑插畫，最有梗的英語教室！ 釐清發音，效率超越面對面聽講！ 不用出門，在家練功就可成為英語達人！ 有一天跟大學同學聚餐，30出頭的您很得意地說「I bought a hut in tienmu.」（我在天母買了一間「小木屋」。），但是對方聽成您是在「天母買了一頂帽子（hat）」，買小木屋卻被聽成買帽子，您會不會覺得很不甘心？ KK音標的學習在國內有著正反兩面的聲音，KK音標的抽象符號，使國小以下的孩童難以記憶和掌握，然而對於國中以上的學習者來說，它卻是條一勞永逸的學習捷徑。比較如下： 1. 用自然發音法的學生硬背單字 VS. 學過KK音標的學生輕鬆用音節破解 2. 用自然發音法的學生一一查詢重音念法 VS. 學過KK音標的學生能念出標準重音 3. 自然發音法缺乏學習環境，容易學到不標準的發音 VS. 學KK音標只要掌握方法就能唸出所有單字 因此，在開始學習英文之前，不妨花一週徹底掌握發音方法，讓您往後的學習之路平步青雲、進步神速。為聽力及口說打下良好基礎。本書將用輕鬆趣味的插圖，引導您100%聽說讀寫全方位學習。 精彩內容： √同音字一網打盡！舉一反十，10倍音標神速記憶法！ √發音嘴形透視圖，真人示範超好學！ √Kuso插畫學發音，圖像記憶超容易！ √「相似發音」大比較，清楚辨認超高竿！ √單字例句全列舉，內容紮實超豐富！ √嘴上體操繞口令，練習發音超有趣！ √聽聽看，讀完接著實戰練習，立驗成果！ 擁有好的基礎，就是成功的一半。 零基礎、沒有老師沒關係，選好書，自學也可以學出好發音，奠定未來口說及聽力基礎！ 本書特色： ▲同音字一網打盡！舉一反十，10倍音標神速記憶法！ 學1個音標，本書心智圖彙整同音字母，就延伸學習數個單字，無限應用！例如哪些字母發音[o]，原來一般是o（both╱都，local╱本地），也有oa,ow（loaf╱一條麵包，own╱擁有），甚至有ew,oe,ou（sew╱縫合，toe╱腳趾，shoulder╱肩膀）。只要看每單元後面的「音標記憶網」，就能一目了然，就像幫記憶打入一劑營養針，讓您快速建立同音單字庫，成為記憶高手！ ▲Kuso插畫

A brilliantly witty introduction to comparisons and opposites, illustrated by the winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award.These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story!Shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Picture Book Award, this is the perfect book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world. Karl Newson has created a simple, funny and heart-warming text, which is perfectly matched by Kate Hindley’s charming, brilliantly witty artwork, filled with detail.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website."Newson and Hindley celebrate differences using simple but wonderfully effective opposites and comparisons, with

Chaos and mayhem reign as Izzy and her friends take on another hilarious (mis)adventure. There’s no such thing as an ordinary day at school when they’re around… Izzy and her friends overhear their head teacher talking about “missing treasure” and “running out of time”. They know this means there’s TREASURE buried in the school somewhere and that Mr Graves wants it all for himself. So Jodi says they’ve got to find it first, and they should start by searching the staffroom. After seeing things they will never forget, they head to the basement. Gary Petrie’s dad is working down there and he’s seen something SHINY! So they send Zach’s cat down with a camera strapped to her head and study the footage carefully. What they see is SHOCKING and CHANGES EVERYTHING. It’s not treasure in the basement, it’s a BEAST with SHINING EYES and it’s coming to get them! RUN!!!

Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night – Alice Eclair leads an exciting double life!Inventors and artists have gathered in Paris for the World Fair. All eyes are on the aeroplane exhibition – these incredible machines will take humanity to new heights! Alice suspects that some of these inventors are in terrible danger, but no one will believe her. Surrounded by enemy spies, Alice will need to use every trick in the recipe book if she’s to keep her friends safe and stop France’s greatest invention from falling into the wrong hands.With a half-baked plan and a dash of daring, Alice must foil the enemy’s plot before the whole thing boils over…A Spoonful of Spying is Alice’s second adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Eclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice’s first mission, A Recipe for Trouble!Perfect for fans of Robin Steve

The hilarious fox and bear double act from bestseller Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is back for a second adventure.Bert is CERTAIN he can ride his bike as well as Frank, but he is very wobbly! And even when they BOTH try riding Frank’s bike . . . it still goes very wrong! Will the best friends make it all the way down from the big hill? Of course! All they need is a little bit of confidence and trust in each other!This warm and entertaining story about friendship is guaranteed to get children giggling!Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.For Harry, this is that story at last.With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

***《臺灣為什麼重要？》作者任雪麗（Shelley Rigger），這次要告訴我們一個拚經濟的故事：臺商與臺企如何拚出了中國經濟起飛。***還記得嗎？一九九五年上映的首集《玩具總動員》裡，原本自認是太空騎警的巴斯光年，發現手臂上刻著「Made in Taiwan（臺灣製造）」字樣，才認識到自己只是量產玩具。那是一個頌揚臺灣「經濟奇蹟」的年代。只是，如果把當年情節照搬至今日拍攝，巴斯光年看到的無疑會是「Made in China（中國製造）」，現在令世人稱奇的也變作「中國崛起」。你或許以為：中國經濟起飛的關鍵在於二○○一年加入世界貿易組織（WTO），自此如鴻鵠展翅，將燕雀臺灣遠拋在後。但本書要告訴你：沒有臺灣人的指引，就沒有中國崛起。美國著名臺灣專家任雪麗，於書中追溯並勾勒了戰後至今數十年來，海峽兩岸經濟從完全脫鉤到逐步整合的過程。她認為，臺商與臺企居中牽線，領航中國接軌國際，是中國經濟得以騰躍的一塊最重要跳板。她更主張，若無上述二者之助，中國未必能有今日繁榮光景，至少無法上升如此快速。因此，她特意以臺灣商人與企業為主角，講述他們為何跨海到中國拚經濟，又是如何拚出事業第二春，以及如何在無形中協助了本對全球市場需求陌生的中國企業日益茁壯，最終建立起紅色供應鏈。而且不只經濟。作者強調臺灣人大舉西進後，對中國的文化與社會也造成廣泛影響，像是帶起拍婚紗、吃個人小火鍋、喝咖啡等輕奢風尚；由於做了不少一手訪談，寫來相當生動有趣。在臺灣與中國之間緊密的經濟紐帶，因為兩岸緊張局勢和美中角力衝突可能將發生重大變化的時刻，本書帶領我們回顧歷史、分析現下與展望未來，可說是及時之作。而作者在談兩岸經濟互動的同時，自不免需要梳理臺灣經濟變遷：從香蕉王國到雨傘王國，從做Nike到做iPhone乃至做晶圓代工。對於想要迅速掌握當代臺灣經濟發展大略的讀者，本書也是絕佳入門。

Travel to Earth’s far north and discover the mysterious, cute, fierce, and unique creatures— from polar bears to puffins, narwhals to hares— that call the chilly Arctic region home.This Level 2 reader is packed with popular and lesser-known animal species that call the icy Arctic home, including hares, ptarmigans, arctic foxes, wolverines, narwhals, puffins, seals, and of course, polar bears. Whether they live on land, in the ocean, or along the coast, these creatures have clever ways to survive.National Geographic Readers’ combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. Level 2 text provides accessible yet wide-ranging information for kids ready to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow!Engaging photos showing Arctic creatures in their habitat take readers up close and personal to some of their favorite animals and make learning fun!Key fe

融合歷史、科學與個人體驗，探索人類數千年來追求運動的故事。從古希臘體操術到現代健身熱潮，Bill Hayes用詩意筆觸寫出我們與身體、汗水、健康之間的深層連結，讓你重新理解運動的意義。'I was riveted by Sweat and its extraordinary tale of the ups and downs of exercise over millennia' Jane Fonda'Does what all good history books should do: take the past and make it vastly more human' The Times_________________________From the author of Insomniac City 'who can tackle just about any subject in book form, and make you glad he did' (San Francisco Chronicle): a cultural, scientific, literary, and personal history of exerciseExercise is our modern obsession, and we have the fancy workout gear and fads to prove it. Exercise - a form of physical activity distinct from sports, play, or athletics - was an ancient obsession, too, but as a chapter in human history, it's been largely overlooked. In Sweat, Bill Hayes runs, jogs, swims, spins, walks, bikes, boxes, lifts, sweats, and downward-dogs his way through the origins of different forms of exercise, chronicling how they have evolved over

「暴風雨」是莎士比亞晚年作品之一。描述米蘭公爵普洛斯帕羅因鑽研法術，荒於政務，將王國交給弟弟安圖尼歐管理，然而野心勃勃的安圖尼歐卻篡謀奪位，將普洛斯帕羅與他年幼的女兒米蘭達棄於海上，最後漂流至荒島。然而普洛斯帕羅用魔法馴服了島上的精靈和妖怪，並展開復仇，終於恢復統治者的地位。1. 體積小，攜帶方便。2. 本字典七百餘頁，收錄單字、複合字、成語七萬餘，內容豐富。3. 含一萬五千日常用字。較常用字加星號＊，最常用字加雙星號＊＊，以資識別。4. 名詞按其定義加□C□U以表示可數、不可數。5. 單字下面第一個複合字前加符號「§」。6. 附錄新增「補充字」33頁。The Far East Mini English-Chinese Dictionary contains over 15,000 English entries, including compound words and idioms. The explanations in it are clear and simple, and it is easy to carry wherever you go. To aid language learners, commonly used words are marked with one asterisk, and the most commonly used ones are marked with two. Thirty-three pages of new words have been added to the Appendix. The mini dictionary is an excellent tool to help you improve your reading skills. The Kenyon and Knott Phonetic Alphabet (K.K.) is used.

Expand your child's knowledge with this exciting introduction to ten basic colors as they learn through lyrical writing and brilliant illustrations.My First Brain Quest: Colors introduces children to ten basic colors through lively illustrations and a catchy, rhyming text. Each scene features engaging images and focused questions that help the youngest learners count, name objects, and talk about what they see. Smart, colorful, grounded in educational principles, and reviewed by a panel of early learning experts, this board book introduces colors in a fun, memorable way.

本書特色★ 台灣健康城市聯盟策劃出版，知名國際健康城市學者李大拔教授( Prof Albert Lee )著作，推動台灣健康城市的發展與學習！★ 倡導「健康權」概念，提出「健康場所計畫」架構，政府應以改善群體健康為社會基礎，才能推動國家及經濟的持續發展。序▍中文版序──健康城市的持續發展／台灣健康城市聯盟香港中文大學李大拔教授 Prof Albert Lee 是著名的國際健康城市學者，長期擔任世界衛生組織西太平洋總部國際健康城市聯盟（AFHC）執行委員，多次前來台灣，給予台灣各縣市健康城市專業技術指導，是大家的好老師，也是好朋友。現在，他出版這一本《香港健康場所計畫：群體健康的持續發展》（The Healthy Settings Approach in Hong Kong: Sustainable Development for Population Health）專書，原書是英文版，記載香港各種場域，推動健康促進的經驗，他同意我們中文版的出版，絕對是我們推動健康城市重要的學習材料。李大拔教授特別指出：大多數民眾認為健康受到個人生活方式的影響，每個人應該為自己的健康負責。但其實個人的健康，與諸多複雜的環境與經濟因素相互影響，這些決定因素不只是醫療保健的問題，更是整個社會架構、公共治理的問題。在經歷過這次COVID-19全球疫情後，民眾應能明白，非衛生部門對於個人健康的影響是多麼重要。整個社會的健康，有賴於個人、家庭、學校、社區以及職場等每個場所的健康計畫是否完善。本書的「健康場所計畫」提供了一個全面性的社會架構，民眾因此得以在日常生活的脈絡之下，參與健康活動。除了基層醫療保健系統外，更強調連結各種場所，整合各個部門，為各個社會階層爭取資助，以改善各種健康危險因子。他更強調深化「健康權」，期望在力所能及的範圍中，讓全民享有最高程度的健康，減少健康不公平。民眾總以為經濟成長，成為已開發國家後，健康條件就會獲得改善，但其實應該以改善群體健康為基礎，經濟發展才有更妥善的後盾得以支持。健康場所計畫為促進全民健康與建立社會資本，提供了確實可行的範例。這都是台灣健康城市聯盟持續推動的重要工作，健康城市是一項持續性、周全性的工作，需要公私協力、跨領域合作，並且在各項場域實踐，以維護健康權。李大拔教授這一本專書，正是台灣可以學習參考的材料，是以樂為推廣。書籍簡介健康場所計畫的歷史悠久

A vibrant, lift-the-flap story about a girl with a big imagination!A fantastic new edition of this joyful and vibrant story about a girl with a big imagination - now packed with lift-the-flap fun!Poppy lives in an ordinary house with ordinary parents but Poppy is EXTRAORDINARY. You see, her imagination comes ALIVE . . . and sometimes it gets her into a bit of a pickle. Poppy's room is soon packed with wonderful creatures, which might sound fun, until it starts to go very, VERY wrong! Poppy needs to get rid of all these creatures FAST - but how?This EXTRAORDINARY new edition is perfect for sharing and reading together - with flaps both big and small for little hands to lift. Ideal for fans of Emma's other titles, such as Dragon Post; Orion and the Dark; Sidney, Stella and the Moon and the Nibbles the Book Monster series.

*Molly the maid returns in THE MAID'S SECRET – available to pre-order now*_________________________________________________________________Get swept away by the million-copy bestseller …*THE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER*WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER*WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION*A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME PICK‘An escapist pleasure’ SUNDAY TIMES‘An instantly gripping whodunnit’STYLIST‘Smart, riveting, and deliciously refreshing ’ LISA JEWELL_________________________________________________________________It begins like any other day for Molly Gray, silently dusting her way through the luxury rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel.But when she enters suite 401 and discovers an infamous guest dead in his bed, a very messy mystery begins to unfold. And Molly’s at the heart of it – because if anyone can uncover the secrets beneath the surface, the fingerprints amongst the filth – it’s the maid .

A lyrical, heart-warming message of love from someone far awayWhen Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she'll send a hug from afar:I can change my hug into bird song early in the morning,or into the sea so I can wave at you when you are on the beach. Join Little Bear on his adventure to discover all the many different ways to feel a hug from a loved one, even when apart. A soothing and uplifting story for every child who is missing someone.

An official Minecraft illustrated children’s gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers and kids who love video games!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book!Emmy and Birch go on an adventure to take to the sky with this Young Reader book, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans ages 4 to 7. They’ll get a great introduction to the game through the adventures of two young players, Emmy and Birch—and their tame wolf Byte—who are new to the world of Minecraft but always ready to explore.This time, Birch wants to go flying more than anything. Emmy has an idea for getting the right materials but it is going to be an incredible journey.Look for these other great Minecraft titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780755500451• Escape From the Nether

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding. The flood comes gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems.Eventually, the flood water reaches a height that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to save their city. All the animals join together in a line and pull out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester and with a little team work and community spirit, no problem is insurmountable.

Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.- The question and answer lift-the-flat format is a perfect reading tool for curious kids- Written in consultation with money management expert Bobby Seagull - TV and radio presenter, teacher and ambassador for the National Numeracy charity- Early learning about money is key to building good money habits

書中融合了幽默、戲劇性、懸疑和危險元素，節奏緊湊且曲折，具備青春驚悚小說的典型特質，適合喜歡《One of Us Is Lying》和《Pretty Little Liars》這類題材讀者。故事從主角Jess Choudhary的聲明展開：「我要先說清楚：我沒有殺死Hugh Henry Van Boren，甚至不是幫兇。好吧！或許也不是故意的。」Hugh Henry Van Boren是Jess所在學校中最受歡迎且最富有的學生之一，某天卻被發現死亡，令校園震驚，大家紛紛猜測兇手會是誰……Jess在學校被要求保持完美紀錄以免失去獎學金，然而當她寫的一篇短篇小說中的角色遭遇與Hugh死法一模一樣時，她成了調查的中心人物。更令人毛骨悚然的是，Jess收到一則匿名簡訊，感謝她帶來的靈感。時間一點一滴流逝，Jess知道如果她無法揭開這謎團，她最終將和Hugh Henry一樣.......離開這個世界。"For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer"An awesome book, full of mystery, friendship and sass. ***** " The Sun"Fun, twisty and insightful...will keep you on the edge of your seat." Adiba Jaigirdar, YA Book Prize winning author of Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating"I'll make it clear from the start: I did not kill Hugh Henry Van Boren. I didn't even help. Well, not intentionally."When Hugh Henry Van Boren, one of the most popular and richest kids in Jess Choudhary's school, is found dead, the student body is left reeling and wondering who the murderer could be... Jess,

本書延續《21% Monster》第一集的緊湊節奏，Darren 和 Marek 繼續對抗神祕組織 XSP，這個組織曾對他們進行基因改造，賦予他們非凡能力。Darren 擁有怪力，Marek 擁有異星智慧，但敵人更狡猾、更強大。這時，另一位實驗倖存者現身──Aurora，一名融合劍齒北極熊基因的少女，冷靜、強悍，目標明確：報仇。21% Monster: Ice Giant 結合動作場面與生物科技主題，角色互動充滿張力，是一部節奏明快、適合喜歡科幻冒險的中高年級讀者的作品。Genetically-modified teens try to bring down the organisation that made them, in this second action-packed installment in the 21% Monster series.The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt!"Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them.But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potentia

本書介紹離岸發電的工程、製造、維修以及氣候等知識，為參考西歐地區的發展應用狀況。目前大部分大尺度風機的數據及經驗都來自於陸域風場，而海上結構物的設計、安裝和操作經驗則源自於海上的石油及天然氣工業，海洋風能的知識主要來自於航海。本書分章節邀請英國、丹麥、意大利、中國、德國、荷蘭、西班牙等相關科技領域的專家所共同撰寫，中文版由國立台灣大學工程科學及海洋工程系所翻譯編輯，林輝政教授主審。發展離岸風力發電對於沿海國家來說，是產生電力的主要發展趨勢。本書由「地中海和歐洲海域的離岸風能及其他可再生能源COWEMES國際會議」（Offshore Wind and other Marine Renewable Energy in Mediterranean Seas）的參與者共同編寫完成。歐洲將會保持離岸風場安裝經驗的主導地位，大部分跟風機相關的製造業都在歐洲進行。由於歐洲很早就開始發展離岸風電，所以目前歐洲國家掌握了大部分離岸風電的重要技術。離岸風能的利用將是人類歷史上一個主要的新發展，也是第一次大規模的工程結構安裝在海上。這些自動運轉的動態機器，期望它們能以97%以上的可用率運轉至少20年，這是非常艱鉅的挑戰。本書內容包括離岸風力發電的現況與展望，從基本原理開始介紹，書中大量圖片、圖表與表格，輔以詳盡文字解釋，每章末附有參考文獻，另有專業詞彙表與索引對照，方便讀者查詢。本繁體中文翻譯版由台灣專業領域學者專家與現場專家共同完成，力求符合最新風力發電資訊現況。

Learn through play with TinkerActive Early Skills Workbooks―an exciting expansion of the groundbreaking TinkerActive workbook series, with format innovations perfect for learners ages 3 and up!TinkerActive Early Skills workbooks are curriculum-based hands-on fun, perfect for your littlest learners! Each Early Skills workbook is:Created with AWARD-WINNING TEACHERSPacked with STEM ACTIVITIESFilled with TINKERING, CRAFTING, & ENGINEERING projectsLoaded with STICKERS and a FOLD-OUT REWARD POSTERComplete with a WRITE-AND-WIPE game board and activities, so kids can PRACTICE AND PLAY AGAIN AND AGAIN.And even includes EASY AND PRACTICAL TIPS on how to engage your little tinkerer in learning.For ages 3 and up, this workbook covers: Crayon Control, Coloring, Pencil Control, Mazes, Tracing, Using Stickers, Tearing Paper, Using Glue, Folding Paper

Mac 和 Mac 想要成名，於是展開一連串荒唐挑戰。他們計劃走遍世界、數盡星星與沙粒，甚至「拯救掉落的星星」。過程充滿笑料與誤會，最後竟陰錯陽差實現了夢想。本書由 Tedd Arnold 繪製插圖，並與兩位說書人合作，讓孩子在漫畫風格與滑稽橋段中體驗閱讀樂趣。系列靈感源自民間「愚人故事」，書末還附有故事淵源與延伸閱讀建議，既能娛樂，也能引導孩子思考故事中的漏洞。Do you want to be famous? Mac and Mac do. How? By doing the impossible! You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.First they decide to walk around the world. But when Mom says it's too far for them to go, they decide to count the stars. They reach a bazillion when they see that some of the stars have fallen into Mom's washtub.Mac and Mac rescue the fallen stars, but then lose count. They decide to count grains of sand instead.Then . . . while counting grains of sand, they realize THEY'VE WALKED AROUND THE WORLD!!!This sixth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers. Short chapters--full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor--follow Mac and Mac through their funny adventures. It is co-written and illustrated by Tedd Arnold, kn

彼得潘與溫蒂的故事再次展開！溫蒂達林總覺得自己還沒準備好長大，直到傳說中的彼得潘和小精靈奇妙現身，帶她和弟弟們飛往永無島——那裡不需要長大，也充滿冒險。但在面對虎克船長和未知挑戰時，溫蒂開始懷疑，或許成長也有其意義。本書改編自迪士尼真人電影，內附精彩劇照。The official novelization for the Walt Disney Studios live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, coming to Disney+.Fly away on a journey to Neverland with this novelization of the Walt Disney Studios live action film Peter Pan & Wendy, coming to Disney+.Wendy Darling isn’t sure she’s ready to grow up. Growing up means no more nights in the nursery, sharing stories about the heroic Peter Pan with her younger brothers, John and Michael. Then, to Wendy’s surprise, Peter Pan himself appears, alongside his fairy companion Tinker Bell--and the pair whisks the children off to Neverland, a magical place where no one has to grow up. Once in Neverland, the children plunge headfirst into adventure, encountering Peter’s rival, Captain Hook, and his dangerous pirate crew. But as they team up with Peter’s loyal Lost Boys and the powerful Tiger Lily to match wits and swords

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to the African savanna! Jack and Annie are on the playground at recess when they feel the magic tree house calling them. They sneak away and are whisked off on an adventure in South Africa, where a majestic rhino needs saving! There are a swooping helicopter, strict park rangers, and--most terrifying of all--poachers. How do you hide one of the largest land mammals in the flat terrain of the African savanna? Jack and Annie are going to need a little bit of magic for this mission! Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures If you're looking for Merlin Mission #37: Dragon of the Red Dawn, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #9 w

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATUREWould you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother.When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal—return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health—Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice . . . and the courage to face a tiger.

The fifth volume of the emerging readers graphic novel series about three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) whose adventures are driven by their very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Elephant and Piggie!Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love epic poetry, wild rodeos, and going on TIME-BENDING adventures!One night, Blue is getting ready to read a poem to an audience of friends from around town when he's overcome with stage fright! The gang travels back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue’s poet ancestors in the hopes that it will make him feel brave. However, once Blue gets his first charm, he realizes he needs another one. And another one. Will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back through time forever?Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes, but at the end of the day, they always have each other’s backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too!

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas featuring a trio of engineers and their loves in loathing--with a special bonus chapter! Under One RoofAn environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from hell--a detestable big-oil lawyer who won't leave the thermostat alone. Stuck with YouA civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry--and love--to the next level when they get stuck in a New York elevator. Below ZeroA NASA aerospace engineer's frozen heart melts as she lies injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival.

New memoir from George M. Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue--a "deeply impactful" (Nic Stone), "striking and joyful" (Laurie Halse Anderson), and "stunning read" (Publishers Weekly, starred) that celebrates Black boyhood and brotherhood in all its glory. This is the vibrant story of George, Garrett, Rall, and Rasul -- four children raised by Nanny, their fiercely devoted grandmother. The boys hold one another close through early brushes with racism, memorable experiences at the family barbershop, and first loves and losses. And with Nanny at their center, they are never broken. George M. Johnson captures the unique experience of growing up as a Black boy in America through rich family stories that explore themes of vulnerability, sacrifice, and culture. Complete with touching letters from the grandchildren to their beloved matriarch and a full color photo insert, this heartwarming and heartbreaking memoir is destined to become a modern classic of em