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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.

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!

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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

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.It begins with the dreams. Cassie has been having strange nightmares of a voice calling to her from deep beneath the ocean.They're unsettling, but it isn't until Cassie discovers Tobias has been having dreams too--the exact same dreams, of a voice pleading for help--that she decides it's time to start listening.When pieces of debris wash up on shore, marked with alien writing, the team realizes they may still have allies in the fight for Earth--allies who are trying to make contact. Now they just have to reach them, before time runs out.

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

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!

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考前50天必備單字書！針對多益主題有效速記，全面掌握1,250個必考核心字彙！▌全方位速記單字：⍟ 主題式速記→嚴選1,250個全球社交及職場英語高頻率單字，依多益考試題型分為50個主題，有效聚焦學習。⍟ 聯想式速記→全書50個主題皆附「單字心智圖」，視覺化呈現該主題重點單字，有助於將單字深入腦海，強化大腦記憶。⍟ 延伸式速記→詳盡的同義字、反義字、相關片語及文法補充，全面掌握多益考試重點，輕鬆破解考題陷阱。⍟ 理解式速記→每個單字皆附「英文定義」。只要理解單字的正確定義，不論題目怎麼變，都能快速找到答案。▌善用輔助工具：⍟ 免費下載Youtor APP虛擬點讀筆→不需額外購買點讀筆，只要掃描頁面上的條碼，馬上聆聽書中的英文單字及例句。⍟ 免費下載ChatGPT多益備戰指令→可依書中Lesson1～Lesson5五個主題，分別下載ChatGPT多益備戰指令。▌《前進滿分TOEIC多益單字速記本》5大特色：特色1：主題式分類，全面涵蓋多益測驗出題範圍。特色2：50天學習進度，一天只要記25個單字。特色3：心智圖聯想速記，在腦中建構單字地圖。特色4：詳解的單字、片語及基礎文法補充，各程度考生皆適用。特色5：所有單字例句皆依主題編寫，完全貼近日常商務情境。▌考前50天密集衝刺，迅速掌握應考技巧：1. 迅速掌握各大暢銷書重點單字！根據坊間暢銷多益教材及模擬試題，精心挑選出現頻率最高的1,250個關鍵字彙。分為「辦公業務 In the Office」、「一般商務Business Operations」、「技術設備Technical Equipment」、「日常生活Daily Life」、「旅遊娛樂Travel and Entertainment」5大篇。2. 迅速掌握母語人士的語言邏輯！每個單字皆附「英文定義」。只要理解單字的正確定義，不論題目怎麼變，都能快速找到答案。3. 迅速掌握英語字彙的延伸用法！詳盡的同義字、反義字、片語及文法補充，多益測驗的必考重點一次掌握，輕鬆破解考題陷阱。▌關於多益考試你一定要知道的10件事：[ 測驗內容 ]1. 不只考英文，更考應對能力―多益測驗評量的是職場與生活情境中能否使用英語溝通，聽力考題更有四種口音，是日常英語力的真實挑戰！2. 不只測能力，還測你的耐力―測驗內容為200題單選題，測驗時間約2小時30分鐘（含資料及問卷填寫）。聽力測驗4

Build strong literacy foundations with leveled nonfiction minibooks and comprehension activities! Engage first-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include picture dictionaries with words to know, plus comprehension, vocabulary, and scaffolded writing activities.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your first-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of grade-level topics or use them all!Illustrated nonfiction minibooks and two-page selections in this grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"We Need the Sun" Level C"Little Blue Butterfly" Level D"About the Wind" Level G"Water" Level GSocial Studies:"The Statue of Liberty" Level D"Looking at the United States" Level EBiography:"Winslow Homer, American Artist" Level C"Maria Martinez, Native American Potter" Level E"George Washington Carver" Level FHow-to:"How to Make the President's Breakfast" Level FEach unit includes:Teacher support pages w

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fourth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fourth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 4 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Getting to Know Snakes" Level P"Weather and the Scientists Who Study It" Level S"From Power Plant to Lightbulb" Level TGeography:"The Mystery of the Matching Continents" Level RSocial Studies:"Being an Active Citizen" Level Q"How Countries Create Their Economies" Level TBiography:"Julia Morgan: Architect and Tra

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage sixth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your sixth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 6 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"The Force of Magnetism" Level V"Food Webs in Ecosystems" Level X"Genes for Survival" Level YSocial Studies:"Comparing Rights and Responsibilities" Level X"Ancient Economies" Level YBiography:"Phillis Wheatley: Antislavery Poet" Level V"Colin Powell: An American Leader" Level WHow-to:"How to Grow a Container Garden

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage second-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, picture dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your second-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Baby Blue Whale" Level I"Big Machines" Level LGeography:"Big Island Map" Level KSocial Studies:"TOMS Shoes" Level I"Rosa Parks Rides the Bus" Level L"What Does Congress Do?" Level MBiography:"Ben Franklin and the Glass Harmonica" Level J"Thank You, Sarah Josepha Hale" Level KHow-to:"Fun with

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage third-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your third-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 3 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Big, Wild Cats!" Level L"Plants of the Rainforest" Level N"Two Climates" Level OSocial Studies:"It's a Grand Old Flag" Level O"The Mystery of Mesa Verde" Level O"About Banks" Level PGeography:"The Great Lakes" Level NBiography:"Sandra Day O'Connor" Level L"Barack Obama" Level MTechnology:"The Zipper" L

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fifth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fifth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 5 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"The Value of Weeds" Level S"Amazing Ants" Level T"Gravity in Our Solar System" Level VSocial Studies:"A Viking Voyage" Level U"Spying During the Revolutionary War" Level V"Comparing Education in Two Cultures" Level WGeography:"Earth's Precious Water" Level UBiography:"Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer, Writer, and Ant

史努比、谷川俊太郎、枡野俊明跨界聯手82篇花生漫畫╳82則定心禪語消除人生百樣煩惱★★★繁中限定×精裝珍藏版★★★ 生活，就是面對各種打臉，咬牙走下去。沮喪、低潮、不安，讓史努比的禪智慧陪你定心。▎當你覺得好多雜事阻礙了夢想史努比：「還有好多該去的地方，該做的事，該學習的事！」There are places to go, things to do, and lots still to learn!>>>禪語：步步是道場▎一堆事要做、卻件件都顧不好莎莉說：「最好的生活方式，就是一天一天地過。」Best way is just to live one day at a time.>>>禪語：喫茶喫飯▎當你埋怨這世界不公平時奈勒斯說：「雨會下在好人和壞人身上。」It rains on the just and the unjust.>>>禪語：誰家無明月清風當史努比遇上禪學，用漫畫理解禪意，找到正向人生的療癒之書！◤特別裝幀：硬殼精裝珍藏版◢這次突破以往的漫畫包裝，封面採用麗奇映畫，經典水彩紋理搭配輕量塗佈層，有著深邃的手感紋路，覆印濃厚燙黑字體，呈現SNOOPY禪學的沉穩、定心。搭配方背硬殼精裝，不論收藏或餽贈，都極具價值。【本書特色】★花生漫畫中英對照呈現★花生漫畫全員演出，生活是由一個個當下所累積，眼前即是最好；學習活在今日，而不是寄望明天。▍史努比地球上最有智慧的小狗由史努比貫穿其中的《花生漫畫》（PEANUTS），描述查理布朗等一群小學生的生活，連載50年，全世界超過170家媒體刊登，堪稱20世紀影響力最大的漫畫。作者查爾斯 ·M ·舒茲藉由四格漫畫傳達的名言、哲理，廣為讀者喜愛。媒體曾評價：「具有社會學、心理學和哲學價值。」▍谷川俊太郎日本當代詩人作家原味翻譯《花生漫畫》御用譯者，從同為哲学家、茶道美學專家的父親谷川徹三身上流露的禪心獲得感知，為長達50年的連載做最完美的詮釋。▍枡野俊明日本暢銷僧人作家全面監修曹洞宗德雄山建功寺住持，日本版《新聞周刊》選為「世界最尊敬的一百位日本人」之一，為本書的每字每語做最嚴謹的把關。―日本讀者好評不斷―◤金句滿載，讓我更喜歡SNOOPY這隻小狗了！◤我讀到眼睛泛淚耶，SNOOPY的禪語錄真的太棒了。◤這本書讓我心情低落的朋友回復元氣！◤花生漫畫加禪語，深深覺

閒聊有梗，商談有物！無論 on & off、正式or非正式，透過多樣化的動筆練習和大量聆聽，學習適時適地的社交英文，活絡話題，拓展人脈！【本書特色】有人說，在高爾夫球場上敲定的生意比在會議室裡還多。的確，雖然想法或提案是在會議室裡討論與評估，但做成決定的場合往往是後來的酒吧或餐廳，因為生意和人有關，也和信任與交情有關。本書彙整了滿滿的英語洽談技巧，並提供一些適用於各個社交場合的實用詞語，協助各位不再畏懼以英語和外國人開拓／維繫關係。◎ 愈忙愈要學，愈學愈敢開口!!獻給在英語職場工作的你，於公於私你都需要加強社交英文！海外出差、接待國外客戶、與老外同事相處……上下班談論的不僅僅只有公事，三兩句講完要事之後就只好冷場？本書作者為在台灣教書近 30 年的英國人，擁有豐富的教學經驗，從西方人習慣的談話模式分析並設計出利於溝通的 tips 和學習方式，化解文化差異、突破心防，電影、文化、音樂、運動、時事皆可聊！◎ 豐富語庫，舉一反三，各種話題聊起來!!針對不同情境、談話目的；開啟話題、延續／中斷話題或回應，本書彙整了一系列「語庫」，例如：▲用來鼓勵某人多說一點的問題Why is that?Why do you say that?What makes you say that?What do you mean by that?▲用來表示同意Indeed! / Definitely! / Absolutely!Well, that’s exactly what I always say.▲用來婉拒邀約Could we do it another time?Another time perhaps? I’ve got to dash.▲希望對方保密I don’t want this to get out.You didn’t hear this from me.This is not to go outside the room.This is not to go any further of course.This is just between you and me of course.▲示意離開I’d better be off.It’s high time I left.I really must be going.I’d best be on my way.Gos

Hong Bao''s father is the biggest hippo in the clan. Her entire family is heavily built, with rounded trunks and thick limbs. Fed up with being so large, Hong Bao decides to go on a diet. As she strives to achieve her ideal body shape, Hong Bao learns that losing too much weight can lead to many undesirable consequences. With the help of her family and friends, can she learn to accept and love herself just the way she is?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to gr

Hong Bao''s father is the biggest hippo in the clan. Her entire family is heavily built, with rounded trunks and thick limbs. Fed up with being so large, Hong Bao decides to go on a diet. As she strives to achieve her ideal body shape, Hong Bao learns that losing too much weight can lead to many undesirable consequences. With the help of her family and friends, can she learn to accept and love herself just the way she is?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to gr

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

When Wilson receives a laptop to help with his schoolwork, he''s obsessed! The Internet is an amazing place. In seconds, he can find answers to any question he asks. But soon, the screen becomes too all-consuming and Wilson doesn''t spend any time off of it! It''s almost like he isn''t there anymore. Can Wilson go back to life before screens?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by couns

When Wilson receives a laptop to help with his schoolwork, he''s obsessed! The Internet is an amazing place. In seconds, he can find answers to any question he asks. But soon, the screen becomes too all-consuming and Wilson doesn''t spend any time off of it! It''s almost like he isn''t there anymore. Can Wilson go back to life before screens?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by couns

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

Get swept away by the drama in your own bloodstream, with the acclaimed manga that inspired the hit anime. The complete series is now available in these two oversized, 600-page volumes!Hailed by doctors and educators for its fun and accurate depictions, Cells at Work! follows the spunky Red Blood Cell and cold-as-ice White Blood Cell as they navigate all manner of health problems from the inside out.Includes Vol. 1-3 ofCells at Work!Follow the 37 trillion cells inside a human body, including Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell, Macrophage, and, of course, the cute, little Platelets, as they face off against threats like cedar pollen, parasites, food poisoning, staph infection, and their ultimate nemesis, cancer. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, these tiny workers are doing their best to keep you moving.This new omnibus edition brings the series back in a larger page size, with three volumes in one. Collect the entire series in just two books!

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5–9 who are studying English as a foreign language.Make learning grammar fun with this clear, simple and visual guide for children learning English as a foreign language or English as a second language (ESL). Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar apart from other language materials for children. Attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference book will help children to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences. Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into small chunks that are easy to unders

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

Can we ever go home again? This question lies at the heart of Homecomings by Wong Yoon Wah, a veteran Singaporean poet and a prominent voice in global Chinese literature.In these poems, Wong delves into his country’s precolonial and colonial history, the natural heritage of the rainforest, his memories of his kampung hometown, his heartbreak at the closure of Nanyang University, and the global traumas of European colonisation and the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.He expresses the loneliness and dislocation of the Chinese diaspora, as well as the sorrow of his generation as so many of their cultural touchstones are destroyed in the name of progress. At the same time, he embraces a planetary mode of thinking, sensing rapport with fellow humans from distant cultures and geographies, identifying even with the plants and animals that compose our ecosystem.Filled with nostalgia, bitter irony and strange beauty, Homecomings is a love letter to the past, revisiting its glories, making peace with t

本書主要探討「近代中國自由車之發展與傳播 (1912-1945年)」，藉由《國史館》、《上海檔案館》、《日偽上海特別市政府》、《上海公共租界工部局》、《天津英租界工部局》等官方檔案資料，以及《中文期刊全文數據庫(第1-6輯)》、《申報》、《大公報》、《中央日報》、《晚清及民國報紙：Late Qing and Republican-Era Chinese Newspaper》等報刊及資料庫，使本書能以歷史學的視角，配合收集的眾多史料，加以彙整，進而瞭解自由車的傳入與發展，對學校課程活動、體育運動競賽，以及身體文化的相關影響，以揭櫫近代中國自由車的發展與傳播。

本書專為飯店前檯從業人員、旅館觀光科系學生、飯店相關產業，以及愛好旅遊人士所編寫。全書共分八大單元，依照服務類型細分為55個章節。涵蓋訂房、登記住宿、客房服務等各大主題，提供您最完整的前檯英語會話，提升飯店人員或房客的英文表達能力。每章節分為Dialogue實況對話、Pair Work 會話練習、Words and Expressions字彙片語、Exercises成果驗收四大部分，依不同情境主題設計對話實例，補充相關字彙，並於課後備有問答、填空、翻譯等練習題型，測驗理解程度及應答能力。本書特色八大單元涵蓋主題廣泛本書共分為訂房、登記住宿、退房、住宿期間服務、商務中心、客房服務、餐飲服務、處理客訴及撰寫書信八個單元，完整收錄前檯服務者可能遇到的各種情境。55章節針對細節練習章節區分詳盡，涵蓋主題包含訂房流程、登記住宿、退房流程、結帳、打電話、傳真、交通服務、推薦餐廳、推薦餐點、處理客訴、基本書信撰寫方式等，多元豐富，可習得許多實用的前檯會話技巧。飯店必備常識說明章節中穿插補充各類飯店相關知識，幫助熟悉更多領域用語。豐富彩圖輔助理解提供專有用語、飯店相關字彙彩圖，幫助讀者理解，加強學習成效，一手掌握專業必修字彙。本書架構每單元涵蓋四大學習重點：實況對話（Dialogue）每章節有一至三則會話實例，能認識該主題會話過程，可學習飯店中服務人員與住客的英語溝通方式，生動實用。會話練習（Pair Work）每章節在會話範例後緊接數組會話練習，學生可運用該課資訊練習對話。字彙片語（Words and Expressions）每章節針對主題補充相關字彙、音標，輔以精美彩圖介紹，讓學習過程更為輕鬆容易。成果驗收（Exercises）每章節課後備有數種不同題型的測驗，包括問答、填空、造句、選擇、翻譯等，幫助練習所學會話、字彙和應對技巧。------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------搭配寂天雲APP聆聽訓練聽力最有效！掃描書封QR Code下載「寂天雲」App，即能下載全書音檔，無論何時何地都能輕鬆聽取專業母語老師的正確道地示範發音，訓練您的聽力。功能特色：● 透過本App，可下載每本書的音檔，即點即播。● App 內建掃描器，掃描書本內頁QR Code

本書為《Minecraft》圖像小說第1-3集合輯，描寫主角群在方塊世界中展開冒險，面對怪物、危機與成長挑戰。結合友情與熱血情節，搭配獨家海報，是 Minecraft 粉絲與圖像小說入門讀者的首選收藏。Collecting all three volumes of the very first graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics set in the world of Minecraft!Tyler’s life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Tyler, Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace spend their days going on countless adventures together in the expansive block world, always on the lookout for a new challenge. Along the way monsters, pirates, bullies, and the dangers of the Nether will push them to the breaking point. But there is nothing these friends can’t overcome together!Collects Minecraft Volumes 1–3 in one beautiful omnibus.Story Locale:The world of Minecraft

A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs! When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.But Odd Fish isn't the only creature who needs Little Fish's help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus's tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic. Maybe Odd Fish doesn't belong in the sea after all? Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That's equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted

他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們收集工具的好地方！★授權22國‧澳洲得獎作繪者聯手創作★暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列--垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎是一支傑出的打擊犯罪小隊，保衛他們的城市，免受各種麻煩侵擾！眼前，有幾個「熱火巢天」的任務待處理──他們將再次「傾巢而出」！他們必須幫「惡名昭彰」的禿鷲，找回被盜走的鳥巢，不然可能會面臨被詛咒的命運！此外，還得想辦法建造出堅固的「萬用巢」，好運送一個迷路的小孩回到家人身邊……更令鴿煩惱的是，家家的家人竟然在這時被綁架了！鴿五郎必須利用鴿能力，找到家家的老巢穴，從一群可能極為危險的壞蛋手中救出他們……◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」——書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」——莎莉•里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」——《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」──彼得•海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲「我非常非常喜歡《垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎》，因為它的內容很刺激，充滿戲劇性和冒險。」」——丹尼爾，7 歲，兒童閱讀指南 (Kids Reading Guide)◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子躲進垃圾桶，竟是為了開偵探會議

In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark's first assault, but at a terrible cost.A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past.But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own--his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?Dark Heir is the explosive and highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Dark Rise, from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat."I simply couldn't put it down." --V. E. Schwab, New Yor

這個夏天，艾文和潔西各自面臨新的難題。平時善於交朋友的艾文，卻在暑假班遇上霸凌；愛好科學的潔西，只想參加橋樑比賽，卻被安排到一個與自己格格不入的夏令營。當他們逐漸迷失自己，也學習用勇氣和善意，找回真正的自己。In this gripping, funny addition to the best-selling Lemonade War series, both Jessie and her brother Evan find themselves unexpectedly cast as outsiders. How they find their way forward makes for a timeless story about the power of courage and kindness.Evan and Jessie Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, unmasked a bell thief, and created a professional magic show. Yet for all their skills and talents, both find them themselves being singled out this summer for reasons beyond their control.Natural-born leader Evan, who is always good at making new friends, discovers he is at the mercy of a bully on the summer school playground, and is pressured to act in a way he never has before.Science-loving Jessie just wants to construct the best bridge she can for the competition next month, yet she is stuck in the wrong summer camp, surrounded by kids who believe

Three siblings embark on an epic quest for a mythic grail in this first installment of Susan Cooper’s epic and award-winning The Dark Is Rising Sequence, now with a brand-new look!All through time, the two great forces of Light and Dark have battled for control of the world. Now, after centuries of balance, the Dark is summoning its terrifying forces to rise once more…and three children find themselves caught in the conflict.The Drew siblings—Simon, Jane, and Barney—are on a family holiday in Cornwall when they discover an ancient map in the attic of the house they are sharing with their Great Uncle Merry. They know immediately that the map is special but have no way of knowing how much. For the map leads to a grail: a vital weapon for the Light’s fight against evil. In taking on the quest to find the grail, the Drews will have to race against the sinister human beings who serve the dreadful power of the dark—an adventure that puts their own lives in grave peril.

3大即興心法 x 4步教學流程 x 9種建議活動 x 20個教案示範 人氣講師不藏私分享突破教學瓶頸、讓課堂充滿歡笑的即興魔法！頂尖職業講師 王永福│編劇、淡江大學大眾傳播系兼任教師 林其樂│即興引導教練、教育訓練講師 歐耶│「Life不下課」主持人 歐陽立中——專文推薦桃園市立龍潭高中英文科教師、多元選修「即興劇場」授課教師 李志駿│前輔大臨床心理系副教授 李錦虹│牌卡協會理事長 周詠詩│諮商心理師（督導）、心理劇導演暨訓練師 林慈玥│諮商心理師、心理劇訓練師&導演 胡丹毓│應用戲劇講師、悅萃坊負責人 高?貞│卡米地喜劇俱樂部總監 張碩修Social│一一擬爾劇團藝術總監 喬色分│?公國中表藝老師 彭惠梓│「人資小週末」創辦人 盧世安│國中理化老師兼導師 錢玉玲│臺北藝術大學兼任助理教授、戲劇治療工作者 蘇慶元——有感推薦（依姓氏筆畫序）適用各種教學活動場合、讓課程活起來的即興劇技巧， 帶你避開教學誤區，提升教學創意，遠離負面評價！面對無心上課的學生，如何了解他們潛在需求，對症下藥找到師生雙贏的教學方式？ 幫企業做內訓時，如何讓一群對彼此都不熟悉，甚至不情願來上課的員工卸下心防，融入課程活動，達成課程訓練目標？ 帶領銀髮族時，面對行動力不同、對課程毫無概念的長輩，該如何安排活動，讓他們覺得有所收穫、期待下一次的課程？ 擁有滿滿的桌遊與活動清單卻不知如何運用，或玩著玩著效果漸失，該怎麼做才能靈活運用、玩出新花樣？ 明明認真備課帶活動，學員也覺得好玩，卻還是收到「都在玩遊戲」「不知道活動目的」等負評，該怎麼辦？……你的各種教學困擾，都可以用「即興劇」技巧來化解！本書由大心診所心理師、微笑角即興劇團藝術總監王家齊老師，以及微笑角即興劇團團長陳譽仁老師共同創作，集結濃縮二人多年來從上千場教學活動中所得到的實戰心得與菁華，說明如何應用「讚頌失敗」「Yes, And」「讓夥伴發光」等3大心法掌握即興精髓，並透過「破冰暖身」「能力階梯」「實作演練」「反思討論」等4大教學框架提升教學效果，確保學員有所收穫，達到師生雙贏的結果。書中並穿插收錄豐富的實作案例，教學者或活動帶領者可在其中找

A novelty series with multiple sliders!Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute Christmas-themed book - and want to read it again and again.9781839946783 Peekaboo Santa-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)9781839946769 Peekaboo Lion-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)9781839945939 Peekaboo Pumpkin-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)9781839943362 Peekaboo Moon-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through Vietnam! Discover a deserted island, witness the loan of a magnificent gift, behold an unusual challenge between friends and take part in an epic search for something rare. Experience the heartwarming display of selfless love, and the timely arrival of an unlikely hero.These legends are more than just stories; they inspire us to think of others before ourselves, and to make the best use of what we have. With their timeless themes and enduring popularity, these folktales will keep you spellbound for years to come.Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:準備好踏上驚心動魄的越南之旅吧！ 探索一座荒島，目睹精美禮物的借出，目睹朋友之間不尋常的挑戰，並參加史詩般的尋找稀有物品的活動。 體驗感人至深的無私之愛，以及一位意想不到的英雄的及時到來。這些傳說不僅僅是故事。 它們激勵我們先考慮他人，然後充