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這次是 Lynn 的生日，但她討厭慶生，讓甜甜圈 Donut 下定決心要用「宇宙最好吃的蛋糕」改變她的想法。沒想到，一場烘焙意外竟讓整個充氣小隊穿越時空！面對前所未見的敵人與混亂時代，Donut 是否能帶大家平安回到現代，還能順利讓 Lynn 打開心房、變身成派對高手？The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!It's Lynn's birthday! Except... Lynn hates birthdays. Donut is determined to change her mind by baking the best cake in the whole chewniverse! But when his secret recipe accidentally sends the inflata-gang TIME TRAVELING, they have to face some truly ferocious foes. Can Donut get his inflata-pals home and turn Lynn from party pooper to party popper?

There are some debts you can't repay...Josh Walker is loyal, reckless, and every girl's dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he has yearned for since his high school hockey days. Together they have survived grief, the military, distance, and time as they've fought for stolen weekends between his post at Ft. Rucker and her schooling at Vanderbilt. Now that Josh is a medevac pilot and Ember is headed toward graduation, they're moving on—and in—together.Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates—even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan, a country that nearly killed him once before and that took her father. But filling their last days together with love, passion, and plans for their future doesn't temper Ember's fear, and if there's one thing she's learned from her father's death, it's that there are some obstacles even love can't conquer.Flight school is over.This is war.

Be careful what you wish for...Lt. Grayson Masters is focused on graduating the Apache helicopter course, and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate Samantha Fitzgerald distracting him. While her smart mouth and free spirit are irresistibly irritating, he can't deny their off-the-charts chemistry, no matter how hard he tries.Having just been expelled from college, Sam has no business digging for Grayson's secrets while she's hiding her own, but that doesn't stop her from trying to tear down his walls. Each barrier she busts through drops one of her own, though, and she's not prepared for the truth: another woman laid claim to Grayson's heart long ago.Falling in love is something neither Grayson nor Sam can afford, and when that line is crossed and secrets are exposed, they'll learn that sometimes it's the answered prayers that will put you through hell.The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Full MeasuresBook #2 Eyes Turned SkywardBook

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Daring mission... or deadly mistake?Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her.Winter's new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won't let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don't seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems. When their search leads the dragonets straight into Queen Scarlet's vicious talons, Winter is grateful to have some help. But even the bravest dragons can't follow him to the Ice Kingdom, where he'll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family.The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new height

It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister!For New Year's Eve, Karen thinks everyone should make a promise. Hannie is going to stop biting her nails. Kristy promises not to talk to her boyfriend on the phone so much. And Karen makes the most promises of all ― nine!But pretty soon, everyone starts breaking their promises. And her brothers and sisters are calling Karen a spy!Poor Karen. Why is everyone being bad except her?

Geronimo has to clean his family's reputation in this newest case!What in gouda is happening to New Mouse City? Thea Stilton is missing and someone has been burglarizing the most popular shops! Are the two connected? Geronimo, the famouse editor-in-chief of The Rodent’s Gazette, is on the case. But Sally Ratmousen, the owner of the Daily Rat newspaper, thinks Thea is the thief! Can Geronimo and his family find Thea and clear her name? Find out in this volume of GERONIMO STILTON REPORTER!

It's YOUR turn to play the video game and defeat meanie King Viking in this choose-your-own-adventure-style special edition featuring full-color artwork on every page!This book series is now an NBC Peacock original series!Can Super Rabbit Boy rescue his kidnapped animal friends from meanie King Viking? It's up to YOU to try to save the day -- all you have to do is press start! In this 144-page, full-color special edition, each page presents the reader with a number of options for the next page turn. Readers will see their choices make the story unfold in fun and exciting ways! But be careful -- if the wrong choice is made, it might be game over! In this unique Press Start adventure, it’s up to you to beat the game!

本書特色◤ 協助自閉孩子實際操作的步驟與最詳盡的示範收錄「達成目標不卡住」方案的指引步驟，包括目標計畫表格、表格的使用範例；A計畫與B計畫如何設定；視覺提示、科技輔助的應用法；書中也不斷訓練孩子懂得妥協、學會穩定情緒的大事化小的技巧。同時，本書也提醒家長、師長避免踩到自閉兒的地雷：無法掌握的「一時興起」、過度負荷的問題，並持續訓練孩子設定「腳本與計畫」，緩解日常遇上變動時的卡住與爆炸。◤ 多年經驗收集而來的方法，經實證能有效協助星星兒學習更有彈性與應變能力！帶領孩子學習這套「達成目標不卡住」的方案是長遠之路，一路走來並不容易，本書不但提供實際示範，更是家長、師長與治療師們的溫暖支持。本書也鼓勵以讚美、保持正向的態度面對孩子，照顧者們也要懂得適時休息、尋求外界協助，唯有照顧好自己，才能照顧好孩子。「不卡住」的日常，可以有方法！是否覺得以下這些情境很熟悉？●鬧鐘響了要上學，起床看到喜歡的書卻看到忘我。●上學最喜歡的衣服又髒又皺，也沒有其他替代衣服，只能穿著睡衣。●前一晚書包沒整理，出門前才發現作業沒帶到，開始抓狂、到處找作業。別擔心，跟著本書3種執行功能技巧╳4種教學方法╳8種常見問題配套方案，幫助你的孩子靈活面對生活大小事！自閉特質的孩子們在生活中屢屢卡關，這是因為大腦執行功能（Executive Function）遇到困難，導致天生沒有足夠的工具來靈活應對每天面對的挑戰。「達成目標不卡住」（Unstuck and On Target）是由美國國家兒童醫學中心和知名特殊教育學校艾維蒙特學校（Ivymount School）為首的專家和家長們所共同研發的治療方案，推行多年，成效卓著。它以極為實用、簡單的關鍵詞與腳本，陪伴家長、老師、治療師協助星星兒適應生活、交朋友，並在學習上漸入佳境。這個方法教孩子保持彈性、學習必要的妥協、分辨主要目標與次要目標、妥善規劃並循序漸進地執行，最後和大人一起檢視結果。更重要的是，當大人也能在生活中大量示範具彈性的語言和思維，將可成為孩子的最佳模範。本書能教您的孩子／學生／個案：✓ 學會妥協（→得不到最想要的沒關係，至少不會什麼都沒有）✓ 把大事化為小事（→突發狀況不再崩潰）✓ 有A計畫也要有B計畫（→做好配套措施，學習面對不確定性）✓ 避免「一時興起」（→明辨最高目標、善用「計畫與腳本」）書中也提供大

專門為資訊系學生寫的電晶體類比電路。電腦的最低層都是由電晶體和其他元件所構成，身為資訊系學生，一定要了解的知識！大家都知道電腦內部的線路都是所謂的數位電路，也就是說，電路的元件是一些AND gate、OR gate等等，但是如果打開任何一個晶片，裡面的元件卻是電晶體、電阻、電容等等。換言之，任何一個數位電路都要被轉換成一個由電晶體、電阻、電容等元件的電路，這種電路就是類比電路。很多同學都對類比電路感到害怕，資訊系同學更是如此，因為他們不太熟悉電晶體。雖然類比電路不容易學，但是由數位電路對應的類比電路卻是很容易理解的，因此我們決定寫下這本書，使很多資訊系同學能夠對類比電路多一些了解。在這本書中，我們將很多專有名詞保持英文版，道理很簡單，同學們應該盡量多懂英文，在職場中，科技名詞仍是用英文的。這本書是為了資訊系的學生寫的，的確資訊系的學生不可能搞懂類比電路，但是讀了這本書，相信大家會比較了解電腦的最低層是怎麼一回事，因為電腦的最低層都是由電晶體和其他元件所構成的。資訊系的學生總不能完全不了解一個電腦的最低層吧！

Let’s Learn Kitchen English Step by Step! 透過四個Step讓您輕鬆變身廚房英語達人！ Step 1 → 讀對話！透過廚師間的對話，了解廚房的實際運作。 Step 2 → 背單字！認識食材、廚具與料理動作等專業廚房詞彙 。 Step 3 → 用句型！套用廚房常用句型來開口與外籍廚師會話。 Step 4 → 練習題！試一試讓自己對廚房專業英語更得心應手。 本書為專業的餐飲及糕點製作英語學習書，適用於專業人士和餐飲科系的學生。 全書共分四大主題：專業廚房、蔬菜水果、廚房用具與食譜。透過對話、字彙與應用句型，一步步熟悉專業廚房的配備、用具、蔬果魚肉等食材，以及各種烹調料理方式的英文術語，不論您是職場人士或是餐飲科系的學生，本書都能幫助您學習最實用的廚房英語。 本書特色 實用對話（Dialog）：整合在實際廚房工作時，與外籍廚師接觸的可能情境編寫英語對話，學習各種廚房用語，了解廚房整體運作。 字彙與片語（Words and Expressions）：詳列各單元重點食材、廚具等專業英文詞彙，並標示KK音標、詞性與中文注釋，增加讀者的字彙量，並可應用在對話上。 實例演練（Activity）：歸納各單元主題句型，以句型套用的方式，來練習對話，加強口語表達能力。 食譜（Recipe）：透過學習製作食物的方式，練習書中的專業廚房術語與對話。 成果驗收（Exercise）：依單元主題設計問答、翻譯、選擇、克漏字等習題，檢視對內容的熟悉度，加強英文應用能力。 實用彩圖：針對對話中的重要料理手續、字彙與句型搭配彩圖解說，圖文的連結，能加速讀者理解記憶的效率。 MP3訓練聽說能力：Dialog與Activity由專業美籍播音員錄製，配合對話跟著MP3朗誦，加強英語口語表達與聽力。

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on all things U.S.A.—history, law, government, folklore, geography, pop culture, and more—great for test prep, review, and fun!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest America Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A game that helps kids ages 9 to 12 learn all about American culture and history––from the Bill of Rights to Rosa Parks to the only state named after a president--Washington! Packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions covering laws, literature, inventions, arts, and the lay of the land, this set of trivia card decks asks: How well do you know the U.S.A.? Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

This set of Q&A smart cards quizzes readers on their road trip knowledge—national monuments, national parks, state capitals, geographical oddities, and anything else you might see out your window when driving across the U.S.A!It’s fun to be smart with Brain Quest For the Car Smart Cards, a fast-paced Q&A trivia game that will make every road trip a learning adventure! This set of card decks is packed with hundreds of curriculum-based questions about the history, geography, and culture that kids might encounter on a cross country trip across the U.S. Kids ages 9-12 can learn about national landmarks, notable Americans, and natural wonders as they pass the time in the backseat. Plus, state capitals, historical milestones, geographical oddities, mythic figures, and more. Many answers now include background information and explanations that help put learning in context. All Brain Quest products are vetted by a panel of award-winning experts.

Soar into the first ten books of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series with this paperback boxed set! Unravel the secrets and mysteries of the Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly as Ruskin and his dragon friends save Wrenly from a terrible curse, encounter danger during Crestwood's Inferno New Year celebration, travel to the mystical Shattered Shore to say goodbye to someone they know, and much more! This action-packed boxed set includes: The Coldfire CurseShadow HillsNight HuntGhost IslandInferno New YearIce DragonCinder's FlameThe Shattered ShoreLegion of LavaOut of Darkness

Making National Heroes is an ethnography of the making of national heroes in the commemoration of the Second World War in contemporary China. Foregrounding the lived experience of men and women who participate in commemorative activities, it theorises how masculinity and nationalism entangle in recollecting war memories. Taking the feminist line of inquiry, this anthropological study develops an approach to capture the centrality of making exemplars in the realisation of hegemonic masculinities. It adds a gender perspective to studies on exemplarist moral theory and theorises exemplary men’s cross-cultural significance in defining masculinities. Researchers in the fields of critical masculinity studies, anthropology, feminist methodology, China studies, and memory studies will be interested in this book.

教訓要記取仇恨要遺忘我的（寫作）目的是要了解整個事件，並希望世人從中學習教訓，記取沉痛的殷鑑。但是，不同的殘暴程度，通常就會引起不同的反應；因此我一定要提出一些數字，讓讀者對1937年發生在南京的大屠殺規模，有些許概念。一位歷史學家曾經估算，如果讓所有南京大屠殺的死難者手牽手，長度可以從南京到達杭州，綿延約兩百英里長。他們身上的血液共重達一千兩百噸，屍體可裝滿兩千五百節火車車廂。如果把這些屍體疊起來，高度相當於七十四層樓。――張純如這是一段讓人不忍回顧，卻必須面對的過去。1937年12月13日，南京落入日軍手中。一場泯滅人性的大屠殺隨即展開。成千上萬的年輕男子被集合起來驅趕至市郊，不是遭機關槍掃射，就是被日軍當作練習刺刀用的肉靶，甚或被潑了滿身的汽油活活燒死。無數的婦女慘遭日軍強暴與凌虐，就連孕婦也不放過。在幾個星期的時間裡，南京城內屍橫遍野，宛如煉獄。本書從三個不同角度――日本人、中國受難者與當時在場的歐美人士的敘事觀點，全方位呈現整個大屠殺事件；另一方面，抽絲剝繭地檢視這段長達多年的黑暗勢力，探討日本政府如何處心積慮地抹煞世界對大屠殺的記憶。作者蒐集海峽兩岸、歐美、日本許多第一手資料，並且整合大屠殺倖存者的訪談記錄，重新呈現南京大屠殺的完整面貌。透過流利、細緻的文字，讀者可以完整了解南京大屠殺歷史的始末，同時省思歷史事件留予世人的寶貴教訓。各界好評一部從歷史真相中批判道德淪喪的有力新作。張純如在書中謹慎考證了這場浩劫的真實規模與細節。――《芝加哥論壇報》（Chicago Tribune）經過精心的研究考證……故事扣人心弦，牢牢抓住讀者的目光，從頭到尾令人欲罷不能。――鄭念，《上海生與死》（Life and Death in Shanghai）作者張純如深入研究南京大屠殺，為二戰暴行增添並擴展出全新的敘述。這本書非常出色，其所講述的故事值得被世人聆聽。――白彬菊（Beatrice S. Bartlett），耶魯大學歷史系教授令人心碎……一本非常扣人心弦的著作。這本書關於暴行的描述，不僅點出日本帝國軍國主義的根本問題，更呈現了施虐者、強暴者、殺人者的心理問題。――魏斐德（Frederic Wakeman），加州大學柏克萊分校東亞研究所（Institute of East Asian Studies）所長今日的美國，有人做出了正義而美好的事情，她揭發了塵封已久的醜陋惡

《Heartbreak Boys》是一部輕鬆幽默的青春愛情小說，講述兩位男孩在失戀後展開一場假裝快樂的夏日公路之旅。傑克和奈特的前男友成了情侶，還在社群媒體上曬幸福，讓他們決定也一起打造一個看似精彩的假冒冒險旅程，證明自己沒事。但當他們與奈特的父母和妹妹擠在一台車上時，一切遠比想像中混亂。一路上，他們經歷許多笑料百出的事件，也慢慢重新認識彼此。本書探索自我接納、友情與重新愛上的可能，適合喜歡《Heartstopper》與青春喜劇的讀者。"One of the most hilarious, heart-flippingly romantic, charmingly observant writers in the game right now." --Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaA road trip rom-com about heartbreak, social media hijinks, and learning to be happy with who you are, perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Becky Albertalli and Phil Stamper.When their ex-boyfriends get together and start Instagramming a disgustingly perfect summer of love, Jack and Nate decide to concoct a mutual Insta-worthy summer adventure of their own to prove they're just fine and everything's great.Of course, it's hard to have an epic summer road trip when they're stuck in a van with Nate's mid-life crisis-bound parents and his annoying younger sister. And it's been years since Jack and Nate have s

AT THAT MOMENT, MY LIFE TOOK ON A DIFFERENT GENRE. As a struggling office worker, Dokja Kim’s sole joy in life is an online novel so obscure that he’s its only reader. Then one day the story comes to an end…and so does the world. People all around the globe suddenly find themselves being massacred by horrific monsters or pitted against each other in sadistic scenarios straight out of the novel. However, only Dokja is aware that this is merely the first chapter of what is to come. Knowing that devastating plot twists are on the horizon, he can no longer afford to sit back as a reader—it’s time for Dokja to step up and write his own destiny!

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.During their confrontation with the two mystery Trainers, Henry and Casey receive assistance from Piers, the Gym Leader of Spikemuth. After discovering that someone they already know is working behind-the-scenes with the two rival Trainers, Henry and Casey head to Rose Tower to discover the truth about their adversaries.Will the Darkest Day descend upon the Galar region?!

A brief stay in France was, for many Chinese workers and Chinese Communist Party leaders, a vital stepping stone for their careers during the cultural and political push to modernize China after World War I. For the Chinese students who went abroad specifically to study Western art and literature, these trips meant something else entirely. Set against the backdrop of interwar Paris, Paris and the Art of Transposition uncovers previously marginalized archives to reveal the artistic strategies employed by Chinese artists and writers in the early twentieth-century transnational imaginary and to explain why Paris played such a central role in the global reception of modern Chinese literature and art.While previous studies of Chinese modernism have focused on how Western modernist aesthetics were adapted or translated to the Chinese context, Angie Chau does the opposite by turning to Paris in the Chinese imaginary and discussing the literary and visual artwork of five artists who moved betw

認知症者具有人性尊嚴，是權利主體，享有權利及得以行使權利，此權利包括但不限於自主權（right to autonomy）、平等權及不受歧視權（right to equality and non-discrimination）、不受虐待權（right to no abuse）及近用司法權（right to access to justice）等。認知症者之權利主體性應受尊重，其權利享有及權利行使應受保障與支援，推動認知症者之人生（life）、醫療照護（healthcare）及財務（finances）等面向（domain）的全面預為準備、超前部署（advance planning, planning ahead），實踐全面超前部署計畫（advance total planning, ATP），就認知症者而言，更是必要且重要。持續推動構建認知症友善社區（dementia friendly communities, DFCs）、深化共生社會（inclusive society），是尊重認知症者之權利主體性及保障與支援其權利享有及權利行使，所不可或缺。

本書探討中西方前瞻思考人類該如何與自然環境相處，也是環境學者推動以「自然解方」解決人類發展造成環境問題的反思，是本值得大家一起探索思考的好書，推薦給大家！――國土管理署署長 吳欣修金恒鑣、吳欣修、劉宗勇、邱仁杰、王文誠、王懋雯、何立德、何昕家、林俊全、林素華、許民陽、許玲玉、許毅璿、郭育任、張子超、張育傑、陶翼煌、曾鈺琪、雷鴻飛、劉思岑、劉瑩三、蔡慧敏、、聯合推薦自然保育的思惟和環境行為，以及兩者間的互動，一直是保育學者關懷的重要課題。面對現今環境保育所發生的問題，如何以倫理學系統性地思考和研究，關於道德觀念方面的問題，像是善與惡、對與錯（right and wrong）、美德與惡行（vice），以及「正義與罪行」一類的概念，都是本書所要探討的內涵。全書共七章，依據符號學和詮釋學，以及皮耶．布迪厄（Pierre Bourdieu, 1930－2002）的「場域學說」與「慣習理論」，進行分析。包括第一章〈緒論〉，論述「自然之道」的西方科學理論架構。第二章〈哲學與道德思惟〉，依據環境教育之本，探討及分析東西方環境思想、環境道德的演進。第三章〈傳統的自然之道〉，論述傳統中國的宇宙觀、天人觀。第四章〈傳統的文藝和園林〉。第五章〈思惟的科學取徑〉，希望從史學、地理學與社會學不同觀點，說明環境素養和行為內涵。第六章〈傳播和美學的人文脈絡〉。第七章〈邁向永續發展的倫理觀〉。面對永續發展的現今世紀，筆者希望炎黃世系後代子孫更為美好，以邁向永續發展的未來新紀元。

當家裡亂成一團，孩子總說「不是我」？這本繪本用幽默筆調，讓責怪與藉口化身成可愛角色，帶孩子從故事中看見責任與誠實的重要。結合誇張想像與生活經驗，是一本讓父母會心一笑、孩子開心閱讀的家庭日常繪本。Who made this mess?When dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was “Not Me.”Dad is quite sure the kids are not telling the truth, until he is introduced to the actual Not Me, a creature who in turn accuses Not True, who exposes the real sock bandit, the ever-complaining Not Fair!Parents and caregivers will appreciate this highly relatable book that manages to slyly address the blaming and excuse-making that often happens, while focusing on the humour of the situation.

Usborne Book and Jigsaw Planet Earth (300片拼圖+1本知識小百科) A 300-piece jigsaw and an informative book about our planet, in a sturdy box.This beautifully illustrated, informative book and jigsaw set is a perfect way for children to learn all about our wonderful planet. Kids can have hours of fun piecing together the 300-piece puzzle, and the book is packed full of appealing illustrations and fascinating facts about all kinds of environments on Earth, from mountains to deserts, plus information about issues such as climate change.The Earth BookTake a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super s

EVERYBODY has strengths, flaws, feelings, ideas and needs. EVERYBODY!Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you:Everybody has fears.Everybody has moments of joy . . . and moments of sadness.Everybody makes mistakes . . . and can fix them.And, just like you, everybody needs to feel safe and valued.From beloved children’s author Elise Gravel comes a reassuring picture book, perfect for trying times. Explore themes of empathy and unity with Elise Gravel’s signature quirky monsters!

Praise forThe Problem With Problems: 'A masterclass in how to do children's self help well... the medicine will go down very easily' TELEGRAPHWhat happens if you meet a Fear? It's a frightening thing, and it's different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing's for sure... often the things you fear are more afraid of you.

Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? A mind-blowing thriller from the author of THIS BOOK KILLS, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve.With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?

From bestselling author Elise Gravel comes a book that celebrates our amazing bodies.There are all kinds of bodies. They come in different shapes and colours. They can do different things. Your body is your best friend! But EVERY body needs to be respected and celebrated.This important message of body positivity will both empower and entertain. The best body is the one that belongs to you!

A 300-piece jigsaw and an informative book about our planet, in a sturdy box.This beautifully illustrated, informative book and jigsaw set is a perfect way for children to learn all about our wonderful planet. Kids can have hours of fun piecing together the 300-piece puzzle, and the book is packed full of appealing illustrations and fascinating facts about all kinds of environments on Earth, from mountains to deserts, plus information about issues such as climate change.

INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnNick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick goin

同步學會：英語和理財方法學得越好，會越來越有錢百萬高薪族最佳跳板銀行金融業上班必備！專為想學銀行金融英語者編寫測驗練習：檢視學習成果績效學校、企業人士、銀行金融相關工作皆適用擁有專業銀行知識，商場、個人金融管理，無往不利存款、提款、投資、理財、銀行金融，情境英語脫口說 國內唯一最佳銀行金融英語學習書老師、學生最好的金融、理財英語教材學校、企業人士、銀行金融相關工作者，皆適用Step by step，學好銀行金融、和理財英語快速成為令人羡慕的百萬高薪族！【學好銀行金融英語的好處】世界各國金融體系已然形成一個共同體！不過，不論小到個人存提款，或大到跨國企業的銀行業務往來，英語仍是共同語言。本公司因應趨勢來臨、商業人士及一般大眾的需求，特聘金融界專家編寫：「銀行金融英語 看這本就夠了」，以深入淺出的方式，介紹銀行的各項服務業務，讓您輕鬆學會銀行金融英語。在金融相關行業上班，年薪動輒百萬、千萬，是屬於令人欣羡的高薪族。除此之外，還可以和有錢人、全球頂尖企業家往來，所以，為了創造美好的人生，非學好銀行金融英語不可。本書幫助您，心想事成。【一石二鳥】◆銀行金融英語學得越好，會越來越有錢◆本書讓您同步學會英語&理財觀念● Deposits and Withdrawals (存提款)● Credit Cards and Loans (信用卡和貸款)● Banking Online (網路銀行)● Transferring and Exchanging Money (轉帳和匯兌)1. 迅速提升英語能力2. 打好金融理財觀念3. 快速學會財務管理訣竅。【本書特色】◆本書編寫主要特色：是會話情境，豐富實用。以會話的方式模擬真實的情境，期望能用簡單的英語會話，明白表達出你的需求，使你在接觸銀行業務時，能無往不利，成功完成交易。◆課後測驗練習：在每篇對話後附有文末測驗，讓你在學習銀行金融英語會話的同時，訓練你的聽力及閱讀能力，加深你對文章的印象，也有助於增強英語實力。【競爭力更強】◆本書專為老師、學生、一般大眾、企業人士、中小企業經營

From award-winning author Mitali Perkins comes her timely debut picture book about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States.It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico.For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But when Juan's gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars.Here is a heartwarming tale of multicultural families, and the miracle of love.

Veronica Mars gets a fantastical twist in this novel about a girl with a transferrable consciousness, who uses her power for good, only to have it turned on her when someone uses her body to commit murder. Now she must solve the crime before the killer comes after her.Caught red handed... for a crime she didn't commit.It’s an open secret at Harvey Davis High School that Tia Dante can solve all your problems (for a fee, of course). As one of the few blessed with the genetic gift of transferable consciousness, she can slip inside your mind and do your dirty work—humiliate your cheating boyfriend, bring a bully to his knees, tell your boss where to stick it—and then return your body with no one the wiser. No task is too awkward, and unlike the competition, she takes care of business without peeking at your goods. Her rules are simple: pay in full, don’t report her side hustle to the government, and let her gorge on all the foods that would otherwise send her and her weak stomach fleeing t

Over her four decades of working in newsrooms big and small, Margaret Sullivan has become a trusted champion and critic of the American news media With her celebrated mixture of charm, sharp-eyed observation, and nuanced criticism, Sullivan takes us behind the scenes of the nation's most influential news outlets to explore how Americans lost trust in the news and what it will take to regain it. Sullivan began her career at the Buffalo News, where she rose from summer intern to editor in chief. In In 2012, Sullivan was appointed the public editor of The New York Times.She was in the unique position of acting on behalf of readers to weigh the actions and reporting of the paper's staff, parsing potential lapses in judgment, unethical practices, and thorny journalistic issues. In 2016, having served the longest tenure of any public editor, Sullivan left for the Washington Post, where she had a front-row seat to the rise of Donald Trump in American media and politics.

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the funny and thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new snow country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find t

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it’s like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend?When Jeremy’s family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it’s going to be the same old story. The outsiders’ kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he’s never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe at school they only let you read about crafting and never try it yourself. But that doesn’t mean Valda has to be so rude!But that’s not the only trouble Valda’s family has brought with them. They’re here with a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do—working together, stealing resources, and terrorizing the folks who live

起司是怎麼發明的？第一顆酸黃瓜是誰醃的？這本趣味十足的知識漫畫，帶你認識來自世界各地的美味發明故事。跟著活潑的食物精靈，一起探索可樂、比薩、醃菜等食物的誕生傳說與真實歷史，每章還附上簡單食譜，讓你邊看邊玩，動手做出屬於自己的小點心！學知識，也學做菜，吃得開心又長智慧。How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes.Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it belonged on everything? Was soda always meant to be a drink? A team of whimsical food sprites are excited to show you the yummy history of food expirements from all over the world! Learn about the true stories behind pickles! Get a recipe for how to make your favorite pizza! With a story and recipe for every chapter, this graphic novel will give you something to read and taste.Series Overview: Yummy and Tasty are companion books, but completely stand alone, and are not numbered. Readers can come to Tasty without knowing anything about Yummy.

準備好啟程進入宇宙了嗎？本書邀請小小太空人飛越太陽系、穿越黑洞，甚至參加NASA宇航員應徵。作者 Mindy Thomas 與 Guy Raz 將太空知識包裝成充滿笑點與創意的活動，包括DIY銀河配方、星際小測驗與趣味漫畫。評價認為，這本書成功讓太空探索變得親近易懂，並以多種互動形式吸引孩子主動學習，翻開每一頁都有新的驚喜與WOW體驗。亮點特色以遊戲化設計讓太空科學變有趣。包含真實太空知識與創意實驗。融合漫畫、問答、DIY與趣味故事。適合親子共讀與課外延伸學習。Based on their #1 podcast, Wow in the World, in this companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller The How and Wow of the Human Body, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a funny and fact-filled tour of outer space.Calling all space cadets!Are you ready to explore the solar system, see the stars, and experience life in a world beyond ours?! Blast off with bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular podcast Wow in the World, as they take you on an intergalactic tour of outer space.Zip through astronaut training school!Slip into a black hole!Apply for a job as a NASA astronaut!Learn what it takes to be a STAR!Get the recipe to build your own galaxy!Meet the animals who made it to space! And that's just the beginning! Jam-

A twisted, psychological thriller from USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid, Freida McFaddenNewlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate... with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end.In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hale's mysterious disappearance.Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night. With each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr. Adrienne Hale's web of lies slowly unravels.And then Tricia reaches the final cassette.The one tha

Sniff and Scratch work together to rescue a well-loved stuffed animal, in this laugh-out-loud, full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Best friends Sniff and Scratch love to play together! Across three giggle-inducing short stories, Sniff and Scratch have fun with toilet paper, they enjoy chasing each other’s tails, and they snuggle with Sniff’s stuffed duck.These laugh-out-loud, pet-themed stories -- with color-coded speech bubbles and easy-to-read text throughout -- are perfect for new readers!

The legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are one step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow. They have the Star Flute! Now they just need to summon the Star Dragon. But first they must figure out how to play the flute. They will need to work fast! Can the Star Dragon help them save the world?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!