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This child-friendly introduction spans a range of topics, from how your body works and staying healthy, to feelings and growing up. With a cast of comical bugs to guide readers, activities to try at home, and links to further resources online.Chapters in this book include:- All kinds of bodies- What can your body do?- The outside of your body- Under your skin- Pumping blood- Breathe- Munch, gurgle, plop!- Your bones- Busy brain- Your senses- Lots of feelings- Staying healthy- Being ill- Allergies- Growing and changing- What makes you YOU- Amazing body facts

An intimate and original memoir of love, grief and male friendship by one of Scotland’s brightest young talents.Ever feel like you were fated to be friends with someone? An alchemy in your meeting, instant fondness – part chemical, part kismet. This is how I’ve felt about every friend I’ve fallen in love with – none so much as you.In 2018, Michael Pedersen lost a most cherished friend soon after their collective voyage into the landscape and luminosity of the Scottish Highlands. Sitting at a desk at The Curfew Tower, Northern Ireland, Michael begins to write to his departed friend – Scott Hutchison. What starts as a love letter to one magical, coruscating human soon becomes a paean to many friendships – perhaps all friendship.In Boy Friends, Pedersen confronts the bewildering process of grief. As memories rise to the surface – both heart-wrenching and hilarious – he recalls his younger self: the overly sensitive boy growing up in working-class Edinburgh; his befuddling stint in an anci

Meet the Kings of Sin . . .The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. Read King of Pride now for a steamy opposites attract romance. She's his opposite in every way .. . and the greatest temptation he's ever known.Reserved, controlled, and proper to a fault, Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos - and Isabella, with her purple hair and inappropriate jokes, is chaos personified. With a crucial CEO vote looming and a media empire at stake, the billionaire heir can't afford the distraction she brings. Isabella is everything he shouldn't want, but with every look and every touch, he's tempted to break all his rules .. . and claim her as his own.***Bold, impulsive, and full of life, Isabella Valencia has never met a party she doesn't like or a man she couldn't charm . . .except for Kai Young. It shouldn't matter. He's not her type - the man translates classics into Latin for fun, and his membership at the exclusive club where she

這款結合拼圖與導覽書的套組，讓讀者在拼組 300 片倫敦地圖的同時，認識城市的歷史與景點。隨附的小書以簡明有趣的方式介紹白金漢宮、倫敦塔、特拉法加廣場和肯辛頓博物館群等地標，內容節選自《The Big Picture Book of London》，圖文並茂，易於閱讀。拼圖結合閱讀，寓教於樂。Take a whistle-stop tour of London's most famous landmarks with this entertaining picture book and 300-piece jigsaw. The sturdy box contains a jigsaw map of London, plus a picture book with fascinating details about London's most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. (The picture book is a condensed version of The Big Picture Book of London.)

The first-ever picture book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker. This is the hilarious (and admittedly a tiny bit gross) tale of Amy, a small piece of sweetcorn who is eaten by Noah, a medium-sized boy. The story follows Amy on her funny, gooey and anatomically-accurate adventure through the human body as she discovers lots of facts about digestion.

It's normal and OK to feel sad at times. It happens to everyone, for all sorts of different reasons. We might just show it in different ways. This book uses thoughtful, engaging illustrations and gentle, friendly text to help children recognise sadness, understand why they might feel that way, find ways of coping and ways to feel happy again. Drawing on expert input from child clinical psychologist Dr Sasha Lillie Lyons, this book provides children and their grown-ups with a perfect tool to help them discuss their feelings and emotions.

《The Last Kids on Earth》系列迎來全新全彩漫畫番外篇，由 Max Brallier 帶來全新故事。Jack、Quint、June 與 Dirk 在末日小鎮的漫畫店裡，發現心愛的英雄漫畫《Z-Man》已停刊，再也不會有新集數。面對這個「災難中的災難」，孩子們決定自己動手，創作屬於他們的超級英雄漫畫！於是，他們筆下的城市「Apocalyptia」誕生，而自己則化身誇張又搞笑的英雄團隊。只是，寫漫畫遠比想像中困難，糗事與笑料接連上演。本書延續原系列的快節奏與幽默風格，全彩插圖讓冒險感更鮮明，適合喜歡漫畫與動作故事的讀者。The new full-colour graphic novel in the New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth series, now with over 10 million copies in print worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original show Featuring new Last Kids on Earth stories by Max Brallier and full-colour artwork throughout! ‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Last Kids on Earth are creating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK! From worldwide bestselling author Max Brallier comes a full-colour graphic novel spin-off series based on the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Last Kids on Earth! Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk are about

Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco-friendly way for young children to connect creatively with nature.Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco way for young children to connect creatively with nature.From bestselling author Yuval Zommer, The Big Book of Nature Art is packed with twenty-two easy art activities inspired by nature. Each of the activities can be achieved in four simple steps using natural materials combined with recycled or found materials from around the home. Drawing on Zommer's years of experience running art workshops for children, The Big Book of Nature Art includes his tips for stress-free ways to get creative with kids.Each nature art activity requires no more than five minutes set-up and five minutes clean-up, making them easy to achieve and fun for everyone involved. The book also encourages childr

As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared.Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth. But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past, they soon realize they’re also building a new future—one neither of them could have anticipated.With its breakneck pacing, dizzying plot twists, and evocative family drama, The Last Thing He Told Me is a riveting mystery, certain to shock you with its final, heartbreaking turn.

From bestselling author of Live Your Life, Broadway actress, fitness instructor, and co-host of The Talk Amanda Kloots comes Tell Me Your Dreams, a heartwarming original picture book inspired by Kloot

An epic new fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology that #1New York Timesbestselling author Kwame Mbalia calls "ahilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe, she must embrace her extraordinary heritage to save the world.Winnie Zeng has two goals: survive her first year of middle school and outdo her stuck-up archnemesis, David Zuo. It won’t be easy, since, according to her older sister, middle school is the pits. Luckily, Winnie studied middle school survival tactics in comic books and anime, and nothing will stop her from being the very best student.But none of Winnie’s research has prepared her to face the mother of all hurdles: evil spirits. When she makes mooncakes for a class bake sale, she awakens the stuff of legends from her grandmother’s old cookbook, spilling otherworldly chaos into her sleepy town.Suddenly Winnie finds herself in a race against time, vanquishing demons instead of group proje

With chaos on the rise, one girl stands in the face of all evil . . . and we're not talking about homework! The action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology."A hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." —Kwame Mbalia, #1New York Timesbestselling authorAs shamans, Winnie Zeng and her archnemesis, David Zuo, have accepted their roles in guarding the world from evil spirits. But with Halloween around the corner, the balance between realms grows fragile—and so yet another shaman is assigned to help Winnie and David protect the town of Groton, Michigan.The catch? The new shaman is just theworst.Not only is shewaytoo perfect—she also has an ego to match, and thinks she’s the best thing that’s happened to Groton since Winnie’s red bean brownies. Plus, she's confident she can save the world all on her own.With evil spirits growing in number, Winnie and David find themselves in quite a pickle. While the newest shaman isn’t convinced there’s a storm

Gooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women's sports. The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991 -- 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!

A lavish monograph on the esteemed Spanish jewelry designer, whose work celebrates flowers, nature, and geometry, on the occasion of the company's fiftieth anniversary. Called the "queen of plique-?jour," after the historic and rarefied enameling technique, Luz Camino is the first female master jeweler in Spain. Camino had her first international exhibition in 1978, and since then her work has been a conversation with the world around her: everything from birds and flowers and shapes to rubber bands and even pencil shavings has been her muse. The book, the first monograph on Camino's work, showcases more than 200 of her creations, many shown here for the first time. Through images and sketches--organized thematically by nature, geometry, life, and outer space--and an essay by curator Clare Phillips, this book beautifully showcases the sophistication, innovation, and creativity of one most adept jewelers working today.

你可曾在夜深人靜時納悶，我今天到底做了什麼？可曾夢想「有朝一日」可以著手什麼計畫、展開什麼行動──但那「有朝一日」永遠不會到來？我們都努力為要事騰出時間。我們信心滿滿地開啟每一天──然後時間就被接連不斷的會議、沒有盡頭的email和永無休止的社群媒體動態吞沒。有時彷彿疲憊不堪和注意力不集中已成為我們的預設狀態。要是你可以跳出倉鼠輪、開始掌控你的時間和專注力，該有多好！身為Google Ventures「設計衝刺」（design sprint）的開創者，傑克‧納普和約翰‧澤拉斯基已透過重新設計「工作週」，協助數百支團隊解決重要問題。根據從設計衝刺汲取的教訓，他們花費數年以自己的習性和慣例進行試驗，尋找將活力、注意力和時間最佳化的方式。現在，他們已將最有效的策略歸納成一個四步驟的日常架構──精華、雷射、提振活力、反省──任何人都可以用來有系統地設計自己的每一天。「生時間」不是關於提高生產力或給更多待辦事項打勾，也不是提出像是扔掉智慧型手機或發誓戒除社群媒體等不切實際的解決方案。「生時間」提供的是一套可量身訂作、有87個迷你策略的選單，包括：●擬辦清單●讓自己不方便●不要一早就上線●把盤子中央公園化●把自己鎖在外面●……還有其他更多如果你希望一天之中有更多自由時間可以運用，《生時間》是你必讀之作，它能協助你開始以真正重要的事情為中心，刻意設計你的日子。假以時日，你必能讓你的生活歸你所有。｜各界好評推薦｜「《生時間：高績效時間管理術》是魅力四射的宣言──也是大膽無畏、打造聰明長久習慣的DIY指南。如果你想要完成更多（而不發瘋），請讀這本書。」──查爾斯‧杜希格（Charles Duhigg），暢銷作家，著有《為什麼我們這樣生活，那樣工作？》（The Power of Habit）、《為什麼這樣工作會快、準、好》（Smarter Faster Better）「往往，我們會陷入每日需求的泥淖，找不到時間做真正重要的事。在這本強勁有力的書中，傑克‧納普和約翰‧澤拉斯基解釋，在規劃日子時做些小小的改變，就能為我們生出更多時間，給那些能讓我們神采飛揚、心靈充實的人和活動。如果你想營造更快樂、更成功的人生，這本書非讀不可。」──葛瑞琴‧魯賓（Gretchen Rubin），暢銷作家，著有《過得還不錯的一年》（The Happiness Project）、《理想生活的起點》（The Fo

磁性，特別是鐵磁性，往往會予人一種神祕的聯想，確實即使時至今日，仍有一些（鐵）磁性性質不甚明瞭，但吾人仍應以科學的角度去理解它，因此，對於過去所累積於磁性的研究結果能列入教科書者，應予系統化的介紹並傳授相關的專業知識。 本書為磁性物理之教科書，以理工科大四及研究所同學為主要對象。由於市面上相關的教材多半係以英文原著書寫，為方便閱讀，本書採中文方式陳述，其中偶有部分專有名詞則中英並陳，可供有興趣的同學或讀者自修參考。 書中分為六個章節：靜磁學、磁性起源、磁性種類、磁異方性、鐵（亞鐵）磁體之磁化與退磁、磁區與磁牆。內容儘量從物理的觀點來討論，有關材料與工程應用的部分，則收錄於：《應用磁性物理》（Applied Physics of Magnetism）。

★趣味橫生的歷史人物意外穿越，讓孩子邊讀小說邊認識歷史。★充滿幽默和奇思妙想，激發孩子的想像力與探索精神。★節奏明快、章節短小，適合中年級小讀者閱讀。★結合友情、冒險與科學元素，寓教於樂，非常適合親子共讀。五年級的利亞姆·查普曼（Liam Chapman）在鄰居的車庫拍賣中以3美元買到一台標榜為「世界上最差的時光機」的古怪裝置。利亞姆帶著這台時光機回家並啟動它，企圖召喚湯馬士·愛迪生來幫他完成報告，卻意外地把一個自稱「湯米·馴克斯」的1933年10歲小幫派成員召喚到了他的地下室，還引發一連串混亂事件。當利亞姆試圖修正錯誤時，時光機意外捲走了他的父母，讓他措手不及。幸好他的朋友埃爾莎（Elsa）對這台時光機瞭若指掌，兩人聯手展開充滿科幻裝置、黑幫混亂與大量奇趣瞬間的冒險。故事融合了幽默元素、歷史趣味與緊湊情節，非常適合中年級讀者。作者Dustin Brady以生動俏皮的筆觸，創造出既有趣又能引發想像力的故事情境，有助於激發孩子們對科學和歷史的興趣。Liam Chapman just bought a real, working time machine for only $3! Sure, it’s labeled “World’s Worst Time Machine,” but how bad could it be? Turns out, it’s so much worse than Liam could have ever imagined.“… fast-paced action, humor, and strong characters… Brady has written a great series starter that also has a nice sprinkling of history, a little science, and engaging, fun characters. Highly recommended.” — Jean Little LibraryWhen Liam summons Thomas Edison to help him finish his book report, the time machine delivers the wrong one. This Thomas Edison is a 10-ye

Back by popular demand! For a limited time only, Narwhal and Jelly are back, bigger and better than ever! These two unlikely best friends are ready to welcome you to their pod and swim off on imaginary underwater adventures. Narwhal and Jelly are made of silky-soft fabric with embroidered details. Perfect as a reading buddy or displayed on a shelf or bed. These happy-go-lucky friends are sure to make you smile!

Crack the case with the InvestiGators! Join Mango and Brash in InvestiGators Heist and Seek for the sixth adventure in the laugh-out-loud full colour comic book series by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. When rare paintings go missing, the InvestiGators are called to the scene . .. the ART SCENE! Mango and Brash have to go undercover as famous painters to expose a crook who has truly mastered the art of crime!Can they recover the missing masterpieces and save the art museum's fundraising gala before it's too late. .. and they run out of appetizers?The InvestiGators series is a hit with all ages and covers themes like:- Teamwork- Resilience- Problem-solvingJoin the InvestiGators on more adventures in Take the Plunge, Off the Hook, Ants in Our P.A.N.T.S, and Braver and Boulder!

奧利佛．薩克斯以細膩筆法描寫自己年輕時的熱血與迷惘，從愛上重機、公路與鍛鍊身體，到走入加州與紐約醫院，與病患同行、發現未知疾病。他誠實談及家人、愛情、思鄉與學術啟發，也讓我們看見，推動他行動與思索的，其實是同一股不安分的求知熱情。When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote in his report: 'Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far'. It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going . . .From its opening pages on his youthful obsession with motorcycles and speed, On the Move is infused with his restless energy. As he recounts his experiences as a young neurologist in the early 1960s, first in California and then in New York, where he discovered a long-forgotten illness in the back wards of a chronic hospital, as well as with a group of patients who would define his life, it becomes clear that Sacks's earnest desire for engagement has occasioned unexpected encounters and travels – sending him through bars and alleys, over oceans, and across continents.With unbridled honesty and humour, Sacks shows us that the same energy that drives his physical passions –bod

Turn the pages to discover the fire engines with their bumpy doors, squashy wheels and sparkly lights as they speed through the pages of this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will delight in the bold illustrations and touching the fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft fabric patches on each page. That's not my...books are designed to be shared and support sensory and language development. Don't forget to spot the familiar little white mouse on every page of this sturdy board book, perfect for little hands. DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my...book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 60 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

★台灣第一本以全面和系統方式，教導如何對兒童青少年進行EMDR治療的工作手冊，豐富的圖表、表格、檢核表和參考資料提供了極佳的資源。★作者們曾以EMDR療法成功治療上百位受創兒童，其豐富的臨床經驗和熱情在這本重要的書中展露無遺，是EMDR治療的必讀教材EMDR專家手把手教導，初學者必備經典許多書籍和文章都宣告對兒童進行EMDR治療的成功，然而，很少有出版品討論如何處理和實施從嬰兒到學齡前兒童的治療。不需要太多口語互動，就能達到深度創傷減敏的EMDR療法，特別適合用於治療兒童和青少年。本書專為EMDR臨床工作者而寫，教導治療師如何將EMDR治療活用於0-6歲的嬰幼兒，以及12-17歲青春期孩子身上。書中詳細描述EMDR療法的八個階段，包含個案史蒐集、個案概念化和治療計畫的擬定，也說明個案概念化時標的項的辨識和安排的不同選擇，並整合了遊戲治療和其他的表達性治療形式。除了翔實說明基本技術，兩位實務經驗豐富的作者也闡釋進階的變化技巧，並羅列許多個案研究。本書有以下特色：•將發展理論與敘事治療概念，融合在與兒童及青少年的工作上•指引治療師使用EMDR療法與特殊族群（如發展遲緩、收寄養家庭和資優兒童）工作•詳細說明各種技術，從基本到進階，為最佳實作所必備•包含最新EMDR治療研究，以及相關實證支持EMDR的療效對與兒童工作的治療師來說，這本書絕對是學習和應用EMDR療法的必備工具書。書末附各式會談範本、輔助量表和清單，在實務上一步一步幫助治療師成功駕馭EMDR治療。本書富含珍貴的素材，對不同理論背景的兒童治療師來說，皆能有信心地將EMDR應用於兒童身上。――法蘭西斯．卡拉夫，《EMDR實務與研究期刊》（Frances Klaff, Journal of EMDR Practice and Research）我在本書英文版面世時，就很期待能夠有中譯本，因為本書介紹從新生兒到青少年所用的EMDR治療方式，而且例子和治療程序都非常清楚。――陳慧敏（EMDRIA認證EMDR治療師及諮詢顧問）誠摯推薦（依姓氏筆畫排列）吳佑佑 | 宇寧身心診所負責人留佩萱 | 美國諮商教育與督導博士陳慧敏 | 諮商心理師、EMDRIA認證EMDR治療師及諮詢顧問蔡美香 | 國立臺南大學諮商與輔導學系副教授

由一位企業經理人踏足未知且陌生的政治領域，在理想與現實之間奮力向上攀登，過去的種種挑戰在她眼中化為富有智慧玄機的24個人生體悟，每個都是「大學姐」林筱淇的政治哲學與獨特觀點。從聆聽一場柯文哲與林佳龍的演講，意外打開政治之門，踏上從政之路。面對政治場域的全新生態，如何在堅守價值立場的同時，接受不同陣營的意見衝撞並頑強生存，是極富挑戰的課題，也是面對自我的重新審視、學習成長與再提升。秉持奉獻一己之力、為公眾服務的一顆心，林筱淇一次次靠著機智化解危機、憑著拚勁端出政績： 2014年提出「改變成真」口號，成為柯文哲團隊競選標語。 MG149風暴中，以發言人身分澄清闢謠、面對質疑。 台中觀旅局局長任內，行銷2018年台中世界花卉博覽會、2020年台灣燈會在台灣。 帶領台中觀旅局同仁，規劃觀光影片《Taichung. The Heart of Taiwan》，勇奪2021年日本觀光影像節「最佳東亞影像獎」，推廣城市觀光不遺餘力。──在這條自己選擇的路上義無反顧前行，她無懼無畏、從容優雅。專文推薦柯文哲 前台北市長、盧秀燕 台中市長好評推薦高嘉瑜 立法委員王世堅 台北市議員徐巧芯 台北市議員黃瀞瑩 台北市議員蔡詩萍 台北市政府文化局長楊斯棓 醫師

Meet the Marshmallow Martians: a group of curious aliens who can’t get enough of planet Earth! This hilarious, fast-paced graphic chapter book will tickle young readers’ funny bones!In this adventure, the Martians--along with their space cat, space dog, and marshmallow robot assistant--learn about something called "show and smell." (Does that sound right? It sure doesn't smell right!) They go in search of Earth's smelliest smells to bring back to their home planet, Moop. Where will they find the best smells? An amusement park, of course!This silly graphic chapter book, with its ensemble of lovable Martians, will have kids ages 5 to 8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

當繼父提出收養時，12歲的Addie心中充滿疑問。一次偶然發現的舊照片，引領她來到新墨西哥，認識了一群傳奇摔角手——她從未見過的親人。在練習場與家庭之間，她學會揭開面具、勇敢面對真相，也慢慢拼湊出自己的身世與歸屬感。From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk, a dazzling novel about a young girl who learns the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she’s just met.Twelve-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she’s ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it’s moving too fast. She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother’s things.Addie’s sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in an

從大數據到AI人工智慧，未來是以「數學語言」寫成的世界！曾經落榜三次的哈佛畢業名師，從自身與教學經驗領悟，「為什麼要學數學？」「該怎麼學好數學？」的根本答案。本書帶你突破學習盲點，擺脫「背公式、記題型」魔咒，思考數學的真正價值，建立解決生活問題的邏輯思考力。數感實驗室共同創辦人 賴以威 專文導讀臺灣數學史教育學會名譽理事長 洪萬生、「Life不下課」節目主持人 歐陽立中 聯合推薦「韓國人學算數很艱辛，令人感同身受。本書十分療癒，值得我們力推！」獻給所有學數學遇到困難的學生以及想要重新學習數學的大人英國在報告書《The Era of Mathematics》中強調，「從智慧城市到個人醫學，數學是所有創新的核心。」隨著AI、大數據、區塊鏈等趨勢興起，美國、日本等世界各國都在加強數學教育。現代社會，可謂是數學的黃金時代！但數學讓你感到恐懼、厭惡、無聊，或覺得毫無用處嗎？請看一個大學重考兩次的落榜生，在「逃」到美國之後，如何「學好數學」，甚至成為波士頓最有名的數學講師的真實歷程。本書是以作者自己在美國橫衝直撞的求學經歷，以及教出哈佛、耶魯、麻省理工等頂尖名校學生的教學技巧為基礎，講述如何跳脫死背公式、重新燃起好奇心和興趣的數學學習法。從「數學學不好的人」必須改正的四大錯誤習慣，到「害怕數學的人」也能戰勝數學的五大方法，作者將翻轉我們的學習思維，提出任何人都能學會數學的訣竅。本書特色：◎「韓國重考魯蛇」逆轉為「美國明星講師」的人生真實故事全紀錄！作者曾是一個被認為「數學不好」「英文很爛」的大學落榜生，到美國之後，透過不一樣的思維重新學習數學，最後不但成為當地家長爭相聘用的名師、成功幫助許多學生考進常春藤等名校，自己也在四十歲進入哈佛就讀教育學位，成為波士頓最有名的數學講師。而本書就是他「如何學好數學」的歷程與方法，讓「害怕數學的人」都能從「放棄數學的泥沼」中脫身。◎打破數學「無用」「無趣」的刻板觀念，發現「能運用在生活」的數學！想要解題，就要背公式？想要快速解很多題，就要背更多公式？許多學生都是很厲害的「解題機器」，可是一旦考試結束、畢業了，就將所有知識拋諸腦後，只把數學當作考試的一環。但是，數學比你想的更有用！「數學腦」可以運用在生活、工作、人際等各層面。作者將從生活中實際會遇到的問題為例，帶你了解數學不僅能用來解決各種大小事，更是生存在未來的一大利器。◎拋開「熟背公式與解

Earth needs protecting and we can help, too. If we all work together, there's lots we can do. Recycling our rubbish, not throwing away,means things can be used in a different way!Follow six families throughout the day to show the things we can all do around the house to live in a more environmentally concious way.Artwork from bestselling illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon will bring a smile of recognition to parents' faces everywhere and captures the unique loving bond at the heart of every family.

The next in the explosively funny series . . .Perfect for fans of The DInosaur That Pooped series. Sir Wayne and his dragon are BACK and this time they're out to rescue a princess held captive by a Big Bad Beast. But WHO exactly will save her? Sir Wayne: who can climb every wall - no moat is too deep, no tower too tall.Or Dragon: so muscly and lean - he can fly and fart flames, he's a fighting machine! If ONLY there was a way to get the best of both... This bestselling series is as funny as it is farty, for fans of The Dinosaur Who Pooped series, and I Need a New Bum! Look out for more fart-tastic fun here:The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom The Knight with the Blazing Bottom

A witty introduction to the Louvre’s many masterpieces, told from the perspective of the subjects themselves – including resident superstar Mona Lisa.Millions of people visit the Louvre Museum every year to gaze and gawp at its all-star art collection. But there’s one star who gets a lot more attention than anyone else – and her very own special queuing system, if you can believe it! Well, the Louvre’s many other masterpieces aren’t too happy about being overshadowed – and they’re here to tell everyone what makes them just as worthy of the Mona Lisa’s teeming crowds.With a focus on portraits and other person-centred artworks, Mona Lisa and the Others reveals the stories behind some of the Louvre Museum’s most famous artworks. Napoleon Bonaparte takes readers behind the scenes at his own coronation; the Venus de Milo explains what happened to her missing arms; the Seated Scribe lets slip some gossip about the ancient Egyptian royal family; and Madame le Brun has a polite moan about jugg

Maurice is different to the other dragons. He isn't very scary, and he doesn't like to breathe fire or snarl or growl. In fact, what Maurice loves most in the world is flowers! But will the others ever accept him for who he really is?A beautiful story about being the odd one out, and all the different ways to be brave.Clara Anganuzzi's vibrant and enchanting artwork takes little readers on a journey to a world of dragons, magic and self acceptance. Gently introduce your little one to the idea that it's okay to be different with this beautiful book.

A brand-new novelty series all about things that go!All aboard the baby train, We're going on a ride today. All aboard the baby trainThe whistle PEEPS - we're on our way!Climb aboard the train in this brand-new novelty series, perfect for babies and pre-schoolers. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love to make the train move on every page.Seb Braun (illustrator of Spinderella by Julia Donaldson, the Daddy Grizzle books by Mark Sperring and author-illustrator of Raj and the Best Day) creates friendly, action-packed scenes, full of detail and warmth. Bursting with adorable animal characters on a special day trip, this bright and busy book will provide hours of entertainment. Also in the series: Baby on Board: Car (2023), Tractor (2024), Aeroplane (2024)

The classic, much-loved story of Puss in Boots, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. When a young miller's son is given a cat by his father, he doesn't understand what use the cat will be to him except as a pair of furry gloves... But when Puss starts to talk, the miller's son soon learns that his fortune is about to change.With clever Puss in Boots by his side, the pair move up in the world ... but will they be able to outwit a wicked magician and save a kingdom together? A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs are also out now! Watch out for The Hare and The Hedgehog, which publishes simultaneously Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture b

Get ready for an epic journey of friendship and discovery from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. There's a shape up in the hills, where a giant's said to sleep,beneath a grassy blanket, on a bed of moss and peat . .. Then, one day, the sleeping giant wakes - and a small boy called Tom is plunged into an unforgettable adventure. Along the way, he'll discover what it means to be a true friend - and that even an ordinary boy can have the heart of a giant.With a beautiful rhyming text by bestselling Hollie Hughes, author of The Girl and the Dinosaur, and gorgeous illustrations from debut talent Anna Wilson, this beautiful book is an unmissable treat!

If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator! SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life."This is one of those books I would have in my top ten littlies "must reads"!" - Donni Hakanson, GoodReadsCelebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this brilliant interactive story by Nick Sharratt.If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you.But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . .Or even disturb a hungry alligrator!SNIP! SNAP!Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life.A special foiled cover to mark the 30th anniversary of Jelly, Nelly – perfect for new and old fans alike Full of real holes for kids to poke their fingers into, this classic story is bursting with lots of fu

約莫十幾年前託友人從日本買這本書，不論當時或現在都是相當珍貴的書籍。很高興中文版問世。──黃瑞豐本書有許多我欣賞的鼓手，作者精闢的分析引人共鳴，不乏不同角度的觀點，令我感到驚艷驚喜。他們的節奏極具代表性、引領當時流行也影響後世，從本書亦能領略流行與爵士樂音樂史的風格演變。──張文光躲在鼓組裡的鼓手一出手，懾人攝魄的魅力，藏都藏不了！頂尖世界鼓王們教你，一擊定音，迷瘋全場本書精選世界25位傳說級鼓手的經典獨門技法，綜整出209個名家風格鼓樂句，重現示範傳說中的終極絕招，解析每一位名家的音樂手法和變化打法、練習訣竅，並規劃出最佳訓練菜單。向各路頂尖名家觀摩學習，輔以高效訓練計畫自主練習，是最好的養成途徑。不論就鼓手演奏、音樂創作來說，本書都是深化技藝、啟發表現與樹立個人特色不可或缺的稀有之作。 推薦(依姓氏筆劃降冪排序) 黃瑞豐 台灣鼓王、金曲特別貢獻獎得主張文光 爵士鼓演奏教育家、國際金鼓獎發起人、響地音樂總監林偉中 爵士鼓演奏家、東華大學音樂系爵士組講師李守信 台灣拉丁音樂先驅、爵士鼓/打擊樂器天王天后御用鼓手 向25位鼓手名家學一招硬式搖滾鼻祖Led ZeppelinJohn Bonham約翰‧博納姆8beat的發展樣式與過門稱霸世界流行樂TOTO創始成員Jeff Porcaro傑夫‧波爾卡羅腳踏鈸建構節奏混合系搖滾領袖Red Hot Chili PeppersChad Smith查德‧史密斯搖滾與放克節拍的融合硬式&重搖滾鼓演奏先驅Cozy Powell考澤‧鮑威爾重量級雙大鼓演奏鞭擊金屬霸主Lars Ulrich拉爾斯‧烏爾里高速鞭擊金屬節奏搖滾樂史關鍵性地位The PoliceStewart Copeland史都華‧科普蘭高段腳踏鈸動作技巧紐約頂級錄音室級專業鼓手Steve Jordan史帝夫‧喬登節奏藍調風格的律動錄音室級律動大師Bernard Purdie伯納‧波迪躍動的放克節拍放克傳奇樂團Tower Of PowerDavid Garibaldi大衛‧加里波第建構複合節奏融合爵士樂傳奇Weather Report前鼓手Omar Hakim歐瑪‧哈金力度強弱控制前衛搖滾樂Yes鼓手鬼才Bill Bruford比爾‧布魯佛不規則拍子的鼓演奏日本鼓點數王菅沼孝三高段節奏特技掀起現代爵士樂革命的天才Tony Williams東尼‧

NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF APPLE TV+The much anticipated prequel to bestseller Wool that takes us back to the beginnings of the silo. In a future less than fifty years away, the world is still as we know it. Time continues to tick by.The truth is that it is ticking away. A powerful few know what lies ahead. They are preparing for it.They are trying to protect us. They are setting us on a path from which we can never return. A path that will lead to destruction; a path that will take us below ground.The history of the silo is about to be written. Our future is about to begin. ________________'We have been mesmerised with Hugh Howey's silo stories since we first laid eyes on book one in the trilogy...' Grazia Daily'An epic feat of imagination.You will live in this world.' Justin Cronin

The much-anticipated final instalment of the Wool trilogy. 'The next Hunger Games.' The Sunday Times'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ... one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World.' Daily Express________________In the aftermath of the uprising, the people of Silo 18 are coming to terms with a new order.Some embrace the change, others fear the unknown; none have control of their fate. The Silo is still in danger. There are those set on its destruction.Jules knows they must be stopped. The battle has been won. The war is just beginning.

The trilogy consists of:Wool – The first and most famous installment, originally released as a short story and then expanded. It introduces the world of the Silo: a massive underground structure where humanity survives under strict rules, never allowed to go outside.Shift – A prequel that explains how and why the Silos were built, exploring the origins of the dystopian society.Dust – The conclusion that brings together characters from both Wool and Shift, tying up major plot threads and confronting the truth behind the Silos.The series is known for its suspenseful storytelling, strong characters (especially Juliette, the mechanic-turned-sheriff), and exploration of control, rebellion, and human resilience. It was also adapted into a popular Apple TV+ series simply titled Silo in 2023.

本書延續 Frankie 的成長故事，這次她面臨中學新挑戰。新學校裡處處規矩──上課不能說話、走廊要安靜、集會時要保持沉默。但 Frankie 一直以「不停說話」來調適心情，她該如何適應？就在這時，她發現「樂團大賽」或許是展現自己的舞台。然而，要組成樂團，她必須先交到朋友。Aoife Dooley 以鮮明的藍橘色調和幽默筆觸，描繪 Frankie 在自閉症特質下努力尋找自我與勇敢發聲的歷程。A two-colour graphic novel about speaking-up and standing out when you feel different. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier How do you find your voice when everyone around you is telling you to be quiet? Frankie is different, and so is her best-friend, Sam. So when they both start secondary school, it's tough.Particularly when there are so many rules to follow, like: No talking in class! Be quiet in the hallways! Silence for assembly! Frankie doesn't know how she'll manage, because constantly talking is how she copes. So when she gets the chance to compete in a Battle of the Bands contest, Frankie couldn't be more excited. Except, to have a band, you need to have band members.And to have band members, you need to be good at making friends... Can Frankie learn to find her voice and stand out?

The brilliant follow-up to the bestselling The World's Worst Children! Ten more stories about hilariously horrible kids! Do you dare to meet the worst children in the world? Be warned! Inside are five ghastly girls and five badder-than-bad boys! Like Humbert the hungry baby, who literally eats his parents out of house and home. And Gruesome Griselda who likes to play tricks on everyone with her vast collection of creepy-crawlies. From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more wonderfully wicked tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.