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Podkin is now Keeper of the Gifts - which is a tremendously important job and just a tiny bit boring. It doesn't help that there are still three gifts missing - Podkin can't stop himself from thinking about that. So when the Godseye Mirror begins to shimmer and shift revealing a motley crew of travellers is approaching, Podkin sees it as a sign that his world is about to be upended all over again .. . It's not long before Podkin and Uki finally meet - united in their hatred for the world of Scramashank, they have much in common.But what will these young warriors make of each other, and can they work together to unite the forces of good against terrible evil?In a restless world still under threat, we encounter the terrifying Crowskins, find out whether two rival clans will lay down their differences and how kinship matters more than ever. With stunning illustrations by David Wyatt.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE DEREK WALCOTT PRIZE FOR POETRYIt is the current Poet Laureate who has done the most to bring medieval poetry to contemporary audiences . . . in its own eccentric way, [The Owl and the Nightingale] is every bit as enticing as Gawain . . . it is arguably the greatest early Middle English poem we have. ProspectA graceful, elegant translation. GuardianFollowing his acclaimed translations of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl, Simon Armitage shines light on another jewel of Middle English verse. In his highly engaging version, Armitage communicates the energy and humour of the tale with all the cut and thrust of the original. An unnamed narrator overhears a fiery verbal contest between the two eponymous birds, which moves entertainingly from the eloquent and philosophical to the ribald and ridiculous. The disputed issues still resonate - concerning identity, cultural habits, class distinctions and the right to be heard. Excerpts were featured in the BBC Radio 4 po

If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Anthony Browne is back with a brilliantly funny story with a moral message at its heart. Lambert, Hilda and Ros are bored on the sofa, watching tv and a little bit grumbly. .. However after a surreal turn of events, the three friends are visited by a mysterious blue fairy who gives them more than they bargained for. Be careful what you wish for, it might just come true...The Three Wishes is a hilarious twist on a tale that focuses on the importance of being content and present in the moment.

Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com – 'Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is... soft snuggles... and tender nuzzles").So special – adults will want them, too.' This keepsake children’s book celebrates adventure in a new and accessible way: through art Featuring a bright stylish cover and sturdy colorful pages, My Art Book of Adventure pairs 35 famous artworks with joyful read-aloud text, illustrating the many feelings that come with big milestones. A beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents, My Art Book of Adventure presents vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by a diverse array of artists – from Edward Hopper and Henri Matisse to Amy Sherald and Yinka Shonibare. With its elegant design and heartwarming descriptions, My Art Book of Adventure will be treasured by little ones and grown-ups alike. Part

本書取材自格林童話，經 Sally Nicholls 重新演繹，以簡潔而深刻的文字，講述漁夫選擇「死神」作為孩子的教父，由此開展出關於誠實、欲望與命運的故事。故事表面是奇幻寓言，卻深藏對人性與道德的探問。當死神贈與漁夫一份看似能改變命運的禮物時，貪念逐漸蠶食了理智，也揭示了人無法逃避終局的真相。插畫家 Júlia Sardà 以陰影與色彩交織的畫面，營造出詭譎而又優雅的氛圍，為文本增添深層張力。這是一則能觸動年輕讀者，也值得成人細讀的寓言。A soul-stirring reimagined Grimm tale by award-winning author Sally Nicholls and hauntingly illustrated by Júlia Sardà which will spellbind and thrill readers of all ages. Nominated for a 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration!When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he’s sure he’s made a good choice – for surely there’s no man more honest than Death? At the christening, Death gives the fisherman a gift that seems at first to be the key to the family’s fortune, but when greed overcomes the fisherman, he learns that nobody can truly cheat Death . .

Join your favourite Peppa Pig characters in the countdown to Christmas with this advent book collection of 24 stories!Find 23 surprise mini storybooks behind each door, plus a special Christmas story for Christmas Eve!Stories include:Put the books back inside the windows, so you can reuse your Advent Book Collection every year!Everybody loves advent calendars! Also Available:Peppa Pig: 2021 Advent Book Collection: Book Advent CalendarPeppa Pig: 2022 Advent Book Collection: Book Advent CalendarPeppa Pig: Ho Ho Ho! Sticker Activity BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Christmas TreePeppa Pig: Peppa and the Christmas Elf

Adapted and illustrated editions of classic Middle Eastern and Asian tales at easy-to-read levels for all ages!Do you want stories with genies, a flying carpet and a magic lamp? Your wish is our command! Join Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad and others on their thrilling adventures. This 10-book set is perfect for young readers to enjoy for a thousand and one nights and beyond ... Suitably adapted and illustrated for younger readers aged 7+.Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!本套書包含以下10個改寫過的故事，並附有插圖Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 阿拉丁神燈Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 阿里巴巴與40大盜Gulnare of the Sea 海的古納爾Prince Camar and Princess Badoura 卡馬爾王子和巴杜拉公主Sinbad the Sailor 水手辛巴達The Fisherman and the Genie 漁夫與精靈The Magic Horse 神奇的馬The Merchant and the Genie 商人與精靈The Three Princes and the Magic Carpet 三個王子與魔毯Zobeida and the Three Qalandars 佐貝達和三個聖人乞討者

試聽音檔http://www.sweetcherrypublishing.net/Audiobooks/MaggieSparks/Sample走進瑪姬·史帕克斯的魔法世界：調皮的小女巫把每一天都變成一場冒險！和瑪姬一起學習如何應對學業、結交朋友以及最令人困惑的：理解她的情緒——當她沒有面對龍和外星人時！ 推薦給喜愛Isadora Moon的小朋友，讀完這套，就可以繼續讀Amelia Fang了。Maggie Sparks: 5 Book Box Set (with audio QRcode)本套書包含以下5本書01-Maggie Sparks and the Monster Baby 瑪吉·史帕克斯和怪物寶寶瑪吉·斯帕克斯不要弟弟！尤其是那些吵鬧、有臭味、引起所有注意的人。有時她的咒語會出錯，但這並不能阻止她找到方法。看她從邪惡的怪物寶寶手中贏回她的媽媽和爸爸。02-Maggie Sparks and the Swimming Pool Sharks 瑪吉·斯帕克斯和泳池鯊魚瑪吉·斯帕克斯不喜歡游泳！天氣又冷又濕，最糟糕的是，她不太會游泳。因此，當媽媽決定為她報名游泳課時，瑪吉並不高興。看她用自己的力量進入精英鯊魚游泳隊，並一路幫助最好的朋友亞瑟。03-Maggie Sparks and the Truth Dragon 瑪吉·斯帕克斯與實話龍瑪吉·斯帕克斯沒有說實話！好吧，不是現在，因為每個人都相信她撒謊的表弟艾拉，讓瑪姬陷入了大麻煩。但瑪姬說的謊言越多，造成的混亂就越多，亞瑟就越不想跟她做朋友。看她用自己的力量重新扭轉局面，完成學校專案並贏回亞瑟的友誼。04-Maggie Sparks and the School of Slime 瑪吉·史帕克斯和史萊姆學校瑪吉·史帕克斯不想去新學校！尤其是那些有壞學生和認為她是吸血鬼的老師的人。但瑪吉別無選擇。當他們的學校關閉時，她和亞瑟被迫去百富勤小學。看她如何擺脫去噩夢般的新學校的困境。05-Maggie Sparks and the Alien Invasion 瑪吉·斯帕克斯和外星人入侵瑪吉·斯帕克斯不適應！尤其是亞瑟的新朋友，他們都熱愛科學。瑪姬盡一切努力想像他們一樣——甚至閱讀無聊的科學書籍。但沒有用！當一名憤怒的太空人惹惱了亞瑟時，事情變得越來越糟。看她如何解決問題，融入社會，讓亞瑟探索太空的夢想成真。

Featuring agold-foil-embossed cloth cover, aribbon markerandsprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled withbeautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret lives of magical beasts.Tales of magical creatures have been told across the world for generations... but are these stories merely flights of fancy, or is there any truth to the legends of unicorns and dragons, centaurs and griffins?Presented as the notebook of a 1920s zoologist, this lavish volume sets out to answer this question, revealing the hidden world of the magical beasts that live among us. Within these pages you will meet bizarre and beautiful creatures from around the globe, discovering their habits, habitats and the legends surrounding them. Learn about the anatomy of a unicorn, the life cycle of a phoenix, incredible dragon courtship dances and much more in this ultimate guide to magical creatures.This exquisitely illustrated album will entrance all true-believers and fantasy enthusiasts.Following

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!New from the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Gustavo, the Shy Ghost!Leila Wayward is an extraordinary little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjurer and the sneakiest shape-shifter. She is also the youngest in a long line of master bakers, so Leila's big dream is to win the most infamous culinary competition around: The Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off! But even with the most bewitching of recipes, Leila realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen! Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are always there for her. Can they remind her to have some fun along the way?Set in Mexico, this vibrant story – brimming over with delicious sweet treats – is a celebration of sisterhood, taking part, and the simple joy of making (and eating!) food together.

'It had been so long since Victoria Stitch had done anything dangerous . . .And she would need dangerous and forbidden magic for an adventure like this . . .' Victoria Stitch is finally Queen of Wiskling Wood, along with her sister Celestine.She is also proud aunt to Princess Minnie Stitch-diamond baby and next in line to the throne. When old enemies resurface and kidnap Minnie, Victoria Stitch is intent on revenge. It's time for her to ride again and remind these Wisklings that Victoria Stitch is undeniable, incredible, and almost certainly unstoppable.

Beautifully illustrated in two colour, this new series from the world of Isadora Moon introduces Isadora's mermaid friend, Emerald!Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds and royal headdresses just aren't her thing - her hair is toospiky and wild. Emerald's wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn't much like living at the royal palace either.The annual Ocean Parade is coming up. Will Emerald be brave enough to be a mermaid princess but do it her own, special way?

附音檔QRcode這部偵探系列以有趣的偵探手法虛構了 1920 年代的發現和事件，讓讀者回到 100 年前！在20世紀長大並不容易。 雖然克莉斯蒂通常會在樹上或在某處嘗試業餘工程，但她那害羞的雙胞胎阿嘉莎卻埋頭讀書，夢想成為作家。他們有著天壤之別。 但當一項科學研究失竊時，他們居然能成為搭檔，克莉絲蒂和阿嘉莎的偵探社誕生了。與雙胞胎偵探一起解開世界各地驚心動魄的謎團！本套書包含以下5本--#1: A Discovery DisappearsWhen Agatha accidentally eats a major scientific discovery (hidden in a sandwich!), it’s a race against time for twins Agatha and Christie to find out who’s trying to ruin physician Sir Alexander Fleming’s reputation.#2: Of Mountains and MotorsMany are unhappy about Mr Alexander Jr’s daring drive to the summit of Ben Nevis, but who is trying to sabotage the record-setting expedition? Willing passengers Christie and Agatha are keen to embark on a rip-roaring adventure, but soon they’re embroiled in a thicker plot than they bargained for.#3: Tombful of TroubleDuring the excavation of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb, Christie and Agatha find themselves at the heart of a mystery. Lord and Lady Carnarvon’s dig is in jeopardy unless the thief at the site can be found. But time i

《FACTopia》歷史特輯帶你穿越時空，發掘數百則令人驚嘆的歷史知識。從隱藏的古墓、幽靈船、煮蛇毒湯，到武士、造雪機、寵物獅子、神秘金字塔、祕密密碼與燃燒火球，甚至木製泳衣與璀璨寶石，這些看似毫不相干的事物，都在書中被巧妙串連成知識之網。讀者可在不同分岔點選擇前進或回溯，探索另一條時空路徑。全書以《大英百科全書》驗證事實，搭配幽默插圖，讓歷史變得驚喜又有趣。📖 亮點★ 跨越時空的歷史冷知識★ 多路徑閱讀，探索自由多變★ 插圖活潑，增添趣味性In this blast-from-the-past adventure you’ll discover hundreds of the most mind-blowing facts from history. Hidden tombs, ghostly ships, boiled vipers, samurai warriors, snow machines, pet lions, hidden pyramids, secret codes, flaming fireballs, wooden swimsuits, sparkling jewels and many more are all woven together in this ingenious web of connected facts. And there isn’t just one trail through these facts.Sometimes your path branches, and you can choose to fast forward or rewind to a completely different (but still connected) part of history. Where will your curiosity take you?

A new title in the 'Buster Laugh-a-Lot' series, this hilarious collection has over 300 silly jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share. What do you call blueberries playing music together? A jam session. What do you call a magic dog? A labracadabrador. Why was the monster so full? He was goblin his pie. Brimming with over 300 laugh-out-loud jokes split into ten chapters, from Alien Antics and Silly Schoolin' to Zany Zingers and Gross Giggles, this is the ultimate collection of silly jokes that every funny kid needs to know. Designed to be easy to read and accompanied by hilarious illustrations by Andrew Pinder for extra fun, this comical collection will have young jokers howling with laughter. Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series: 9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds 9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds 9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids 9781780557083 The Christmas Joke Book for Funny Kids 97

This book is a comprehensive and easy to understand workbook. It utilizes step-by-step instructions to help guide readers to learn finite element simulations. Twenty seven case studies are used throughout the book. Many of these cases are industrial or research projects the reader builds from scratch. An accompanying DVD contains all the files readers may need if they have trouble. Relevant background knowledge is reviewed whenever necessary. To be efficient, the review is conceptual rather than mathematical, short, yet comprehensive. Key concepts are inserted whenever appropriate and summarized at the end of each chapter. Additional exercises or extension research problems are provided as homework at the end of each chapter.

套書包含以下商品The Cryptid Club #1: Bigfoot Takes the FieldThe Cryptid Club #2: A Nessie Situation (graphic novel)The Cryptid Club #3: The Chupacabra Hoopla

Matt Tavares’s sequel to the New York Times best-selling Dasher is a joyful ode to helping others—and another holiday classic in the making.“If you ever get lost, just look for the North Star.”With only one sleep left before Christmas Eve, Dasher can’t contain her excitement for her favorite holiday. With the sound of Christmas carols on the breeze and twinkling lights radiating from a nearby city, she sneaks off to visit the festivities. But as night deepens and snow starts to fall, Dasher realizes she can no longer spot the North Star in the sky to lead her home. Will the kindness of a child, an unexpected gift, and a dose of Christmas spirit get her back in time to help guide Santa’s sleigh? The New York Times best-selling creator of Dasher has crafted another delightful journey featuring everyone’s favorite reindeer doe, in a story full of giving, joy, and holiday magic.

“A fresh and surprising volume that blurs the boundary between text and illustration.” -- Publishers Weekly"Katsumi Komagata's books are magic doors. A Place Where Stars Rest is a wonder." —Leonard S. MarcusThis whimsical cut-out paper book gently describes the night sky and the community of stars that live and rest there.A Place Where Stars Rest is a beautiful picture book made with the texture and shape of paper.Internationally praised Japanese artist and designer Katsumi Komagata tells a tender and simple story on the nature of stars. Each page is complete with text in English, French, and Japanese. The book was originally produced as a gift from the city of Grenoble in celebration of all the babies born that year.

Now a USA TODAY Bestseller! Now a New York Times Bestseller!From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, the thrilling conclusion to the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians saga. As a Knight of Crystallia, I, Bastille, swore to protect the Smedry clan from the Evil Librarians. (And believe me, screwups like them constantly need protecting.) But when Alcatraz Smedry got strapped to an altar of outdated encyclopedias to be sacrificed to the dark gods, I arrived too late--and instead his father took his place. Now Alcatraz is a blubbering mess, so it's up to me to lead the charge against his father's killer: Biblioden, founder of the Evil Librarians--I was sure he died centuries ago!--who's back to complete his goal of world domination. Now he's going to use the dark powers he gained from that sacrifice against everyone not under Evil Librarian control. Being burned up from the inside is not how I plan to die, so I'd

Who's cooking in the school kitchen? Join the super-sleuthing Cryptid Club in The Chupacabra Hoopla, the third book in the hilarious graphic novel chapter book series from Emmy Award-winning writer Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack.The Cryptid Club is hungry for a new adventure! When the school lunches go missing and mysterious spaghetti-sauce tracks lead to the woods, Lily has no choice but to enlist the help of her main nemesis, Daisy, to help catch the crook.But as the school continues to go without any food, the starving students begin fighting over the last crumbs. Then, the school custodian reports that his sandwich was stolen by a large-eyed creature with sharp claws! Can Lily, Henry, Oliver, Ernie, and Daisy solve the mystery of the Chupacabra before the entire school turns into the hunger games?Everything is not as it seems in this laugh-out-loud graphic novel series debut by Emmy Award-winning writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Michael Brumm and b

A Booklist Best Book of the Year•A Selection of the Washington Evergreen Graphic Novel Award Reading List★“Climate anxiety is a real concern for many kids, especially those who have experienced wildfires firsthand, and this thoughtful comic will surely ring powerfully true.”―Booklist, starred reviewIn the wake of a fire that’s destroyed her home, a middle-schooler is eager to turn her grief into action in this sensitive graphic-novel resource about what makes wildfires happen and how to inspire change.Julianna loved her life in rural Oregon.She loved taking care of her farm animals and being part of her local 4H club. But then the unthinkable happened...a wildfire destroyed her family’s home.In the aftermath, her family relocated to Portland, Oregon, where Julianna hopes to put everything behind her. Believing the fire to be the result of kids playing with fireworks, she certainly isn’t interested when her parents and younger sister start getting involved in the growing climate change

A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses.El sexto grado no es tan genial como Rex penso que seria. Es el unico chico que no ha dado el estiron, y los abusones se lo recordaran a cada instante. Ya no puede confiar en su mejor amigo, y no puede dejar de pensar en una linda chica de su clase, que es posible este interesada en el. Con tantas cosas sucediendo, a Rex todo le resulta borroso, ¡hasta su vision! Entonces descubre que necesita usar gafas, y su familia solo puede comprarle el par mas feo de la tienda. Cualquier esperanza que Rex tuviera de encajar se desvanece por completo.En esta historia real sobre la adolescencia, Rex tiene la vista puesta en sobrevivir el sexto grado, pero ahora tiene que encontrar la manera de hacerlo con gafas, sin amigos y con una familia que simplemente no lo entiende.Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt,

A festive follow-up to There's a Bear on My Chair and There's a Mouse in My House Bear and Mouse have finally overcome their differences and are living together in perfect harmony . . . until it's time to decorate the Christmas tree! Bear wants dazzling lights, while Mouse prefers gigantic ornaments. Did Mouse just put a manatee on the top of the tree? After Bear attempts an upside-down tree, it looks as if Christmas might be ruined for the pair. But maybe, just maybe, Bear and Mouse can reach a compromise in the spirit of the season.

Penny覺得日子總算穩定下來了，但搬家、新生兒和班上的舞台劇讓她再次陷入不安。幸好，有好朋友、有可愛的Cosmo狗狗，還有畫畫幫她釐清情緒。這本書用真實的語氣寫出小學生的煩惱與轉變，也讓孩子知道，焦慮並不可怕，只要慢慢學，就能一步步前進。The second book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard. Now in paperback!Halfway through the fifth grade, Penny Lowry is discovering that things are actually going . . . okay! With her friends Maria, Kristian, and Rocco on her side, and her lovable dog Cosmo, she can make it through anything. And when her anxiety comes back, there's always her doodling, or talking to Mrs. Hines, the Feelings Teacher. But big change is around the corner: Penny's family is moving to a new house, her mom is about to give birth to twins, and most stressful of all, she's been tapped for a role in her class play!Rolling with life's surprises isn't Penny's strength. But she's learning . . . one doodle at a time!"Readers will feel seen and validated . . . A helpful story ab

邏輯力+表達力=辯論力辯論不是吵架，更不代表好戰，而是分析問題和闡述論點，讓真理越說越明！ 無論是商業談判、說服他人、發表演說、筆戰交鋒辯論力遠比我們想像中更重要，而只要勤練，人人都有機會透過言語攻防奪得主導權！ 《紐約時報》商管類No.5Amazon非文學總榜No.10遇到雙標、偷換概念、斷章取義的對手，要如何理性回擊？美國戰神名嘴教你透過言語攻防取得優勢，以理收服人心！爭論可以幫助我們解決問題，發掘我們從未思考過的想法，縮短眾人求同存異，了解彼此立場，最終達成共識的歷程。在公共場合爭論與演講取得優勢，亦是現今最重要的軟技能，能夠讓人在職涯與生活中日益精進，扭轉契機。當你具有改變人們想法的技巧與實力，就能無往不利！第一部　基本功闡述基礎知識，告訴讀者如何吸引觀眾，如何開場，成為更好的傾聽者或演說家。第二部　過招技巧包括「三的法則」、「機智語的藝術」再到「亂槍打鳥」，讓讀者了解如何在現實世界運用這些言語攻防技巧，成為你的最佳利器。第三部　檯面下的努力在發表演說或辯論前，有哪些必不可少的幕後準備工作，如何建立信心，在事前做好演練？ 第四部　精彩壓軸該如何收尾？要怎麼讓聽眾意猶未盡，期待你再多說一點？各界讚譽本書的問世正是時候，此刻有許多人陷入爭論，一方面卻也擔憂說錯話會傷人傷己，給自己帶來麻煩……這是本有趣的修辭技巧入門指南。──珍妮佛．沙萊（Jennifer Szalai），《紐約時報》（The New York Times）評論家這本富有洞察力的指南對說服力有著照亮人心的見解。讀者們將會被這本引人入勝的指南所打動。──《出版者周刊》（Publishers Weekly）在我們的數位世界裡，我們很容易為了表演而放棄說服力。然而哈桑提醒我們，除非改變人們的心態，否則我們永遠無法改變世界。這是身處於這個高風險和極度分歧時代的必備手冊。──娜歐米．克萊因（Naomi Klein），《震驚主義：災難資本主義的興起》（The Shock Doctrine）作者學生時代我就見證過梅迪贏得每一場辯論。這是來自我們這個時代最強大的辯論者和採訪者之一的大師班。──里茲．阿邁德（Riz Ahmed），演員梅迪是我在白宮時最難纏的採訪者。在本書中，他帶領我們穿越資深記者的經歷，透過引人入勝的歷史例子，捕捉到贏得辯論的過癮之處。他的書包含了具體建議和實用策略，誘使讀者迫

世紀之書《愛因斯坦的夢》作者最新科普散文難以置信的科學發現╳一讀就懂的巧妙譬喻╳人人都有的哲學疑惑理性與感性跨界推薦 向陽 詩人 高涌泉 台灣大學物理學系教授 簡麗賢 北一女中物理教師浪漫主義指控，科學扼殺了奇蹟萊特曼要證明，科學反而使奇蹟更多 • 宇宙的年齡與光的速度如何解決了「無限大」的問題？• 量子物理為何化解了人類對「無限小」的追索？• 「RNA世界」如何解釋生命從「無」生有的起源？• 宇宙暴脹理論如何讓多重宇宙不再是狂想？• 若人類就只是原子的隨機組合、電流在神經元間的傳遞，我們有何特殊之處？物理學家兼小說家萊特曼，在本書探究宇宙在大霹靂之前的樣貌、人類心智的運作，以及生命在宇宙中的特殊性。透過他的簡潔解說與巧妙比喻，就連難懂的量子物理、弦理論、宇宙暴脹理論也變得平易近人。不過，被《華盛頓郵報》譽為「科學作家中的桂冠詩人」的萊特曼，並不滿足於向讀者引介最新的科學知識。他想告訴我們，人類在宇宙中的獨特地位——我們是唯一能夠賦予宇宙意義的「觀察者」，就算死後，組成我們的原子將會四散、化作他物，但這也是一種不朽。 「科學需要詩人，萊特曼正是科學家和人文學者的完美結合。」──《紐約時報》（The New York Times）在《在虛無與無限之間》中，詩意物理學家萊特曼以對存在的詩意崇敬之心，耙梳了四個世紀的科學突破……呼應著本書極為細膩而深刻的底蘊，萊特曼挑戰了我們對生與死的二元觀點……一部灼灼生輝的耀眼之作。——詩人瑪麗亞‧波波娃（Maria Popova），「Brain Pickings」網站創辦人萊特曼擁有兩個突出的天賦。一個是比喻的運用……若孤立來看，物理學在某些極端情況下會變得相當怪誕，但萊特曼讓它變得平易近人且容易理解……他的另一個天賦則是聯繫科學與個人經驗……巧妙至極.....浪漫主義者認為，科學扼殺了奇蹟，《在虛無與無限之間》則做出美麗的辯駁——在萊特曼的手中，科學只會使奇蹟倍增。——《美國學者》（American Scholar）充滿文采……引人深思……萊特曼結合事實與敬畏，帶領讀者進行充滿活力與知識的思想航行，進入量子物理學、基因學、奇蹟和膨脹宇宙等領域，每一次嘗

後疫情旅遊資料最新版全面採訪 X 更新第一手訊息最完整詳實的「瑞士」玩樂資訊就看這一本疫情期間，一齣韓劇《愛的迫降》吹皺一池春水，劇中經常穿插出現瑞士迷人的山光水色，搭配浪漫的劇情，令人心嚮往之，恨不能立刻飛往這個美麗的國度，追尋男女主角的足跡。此外，這段無法出國的期間，意外造就了不少登山的愛好者，這些新科登山客領略到台灣的山岳之美後，難免摩拳擦掌，打算挺進其他國家的山區；而喜歡爬山的人們，一定也會愛上阿爾卑斯山！終於，疫情告一段落，粉絲們可以實地飛往瑞士，親眼見證瑞士之美！藉著本書詳細的分區介紹，並把交通、吃、喝、玩、買有系統地分析、推薦，讓讀者可以很輕易地根據自己的假期天數、旅遊預算及喜好，規劃一趟最適合自己的瑞士之旅！◎新設施、新景點一網打盡少女峰的艾格快線Eiger express，讓登上少女峰不再需要輾轉換車，變得更近、更省時；馬特洪峰區出現了阿爾卑斯山頂花園Alpingarden、山頂展覽空間zooom-the-matterhorn、追尋黑面羊meet-the-sheep活動等，讓登頂後的趣味更加多元；蘇黎世嶄新的瑞士蓮巧克力之家(Lindt Home of Chocolate)博物館、驚奇博物館(WOW Museum)、連接機場航廈的The Circle購物中心，及愈加新潮時尚的蘇黎士西區等等，都提供獨一無二的體驗、見識，本書都將為你一一呈現。◎票券全面電子化，親身實用教學疫情過後，旅遊票券變動頗大，尤其火車聯票幾乎全面電子化，使用方式有別於傳統紙本票券。MOOK專業旅遊出版團隊的文字與攝影記者先行探路，親身實地使用，把使用方法以最深入淺出的方式告知讀者，讓你暢行瑞士無阻◎昂貴國度聰明買瑞士向來以高消費聞名，疫情過後，通貨膨脹狀況如何？文字與攝影記者深入Manor、Coop City等當地主要的百貨公司、超市等，了解最新狀況，好讓讀者買得更輕鬆無負擔◎《愛的迫降》景點 追蹤偶像足跡蘇黎世大教堂、林登霍夫山丘、菲斯特展望台、伊瑟瓦德小鎮…熱門偶像劇浪漫美景重現。

Meet Dot the ladybug, a charming new My First I Can Read character, who loves dots and spots. Beginning readers will fall in love with the simple wordplay and adorable illustrations! Dot the ladybug can't wait to celebrate her Dot Day with her friends. But when she goes to Spots' house, she doesn't spot anyone. Not here. Not there. Not anywhere! Dot must follow the clues to solve the mystery.Kallie George's fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman's vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers. With simple, playful text and joyful, bright art, this My First I Can Read book is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

The Bailey School Kids may -- or may not -- have seen a hungry ghost in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters.Get drawn into reading with Graphix Chapters!Graphix Chapters are ideal books for beginning and newly independent readers aged 6 - 8. With approachable page counts, easy-to-follow paneling, and artwork that supports text comprehension, these engaging stories with unforgettable characters help children become lifelong readers.Eddie and Howie go to visit Eddie's great-aunt Mathilda. But when Howie sees a shadowy face in the window -- and when his potato chips start to form mysterious trails -- the Bailey School kids are spooked. Could a ghost be living in the attic?

Timekeepers小隊這次前往古希臘，阻止壞蛋DeLay破壞首屆奧林匹克運動會！雅典與斯巴達即將衝突升級，歷史危在旦夕。Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a collection of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover. Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right. This children's chapter book series offers: - An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional i

An inspring picture book about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives. "They say I'm an artist. They say I'm an activist." When a young boy realizes the scope of inequities in the wider world, he's seized with the urge to do more. He decides to bring together the different parts of himself--the artist and the activist--to become. . . an Artivist. After his mural goes viral, he fully dedicates himself to changing the world one painting at a time. With inspiring text and stunning illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, The Artivist is a call to action for young readers to point out injustice in their lives and try to heal the broken bones of the world through their art.

史景遷史學研究起始之作，開啟西方漢學新面向。細膩書寫康熙寵臣曹寅的家族興衰，反映清朝政治、財經、社會等多元面向，立體再現康熙盛世的浮世織錦。曹寅作為康熙皇帝的家奴，以歸順旗人的漢人身分，遊走滿漢二元社會，署理攸關稅收的兩淮鹽政與御用供給的江寧織造，聲勢日隆，其一生仕途和家族起落與康熙密切相關。史景遷企圖透過曹寅來反映康熙的統治手腕與清初政經社會面貌，也重構曹雪芹筆下《紅樓夢》背後的曹家真實景況。本書為史景遷師從明清史學家房兆楹所做的博士論文，擺脫以往西方學者著重在西方因素影響東方歷史的研究觀點，重新觀察明末清初中國社會的滿漢關係與社會變革。本論文榮獲珀特爾論文獎（the John Addison Porter Prize），不僅是史景遷一生學術著作的起點，也為中國近現代史學研究提供新面向。

唯有當你採取行動，你才能讓自己成為一個活生生的證據人生至今之所以還沒有發生任何自己想要的事，往往是因為自己不敢也不願意面對未來可能會失敗的結果──不是不想做，而是不敢做。The middle word of life is if.Ruowen Huang第五部靈性之書──跨出舒適圈，擁抱生命中的「如果」如果離職去做那份工作會怎樣？如果我要變有錢、獲得更美好的關係，我可以怎麼做？如果我是一個愛自己的人，那我就不該繼續這樣生活……諸如此類對自我生命的假設，正是內在靈魂與我們對話的開始，也是讓我們勇於改變的出發點顯化人生劇本，讓你想要的「未來」決定此時此刻的你該怎麼走為了避免未知的風險、失敗的沮喪，我們習慣用過去的經驗過日子，卻因此難以活出不同版本的自己。對此，Ruowen Huang以靈性視角說明，長期處在舒適圈而不願發展的靈魂，永遠遇不到「較好的機會」，只能讓過去的經驗不斷地複製出跟過去相同的未來。想要改變生命、達到未來的目標，就從捫心自問一句「如果我……」開始，去假設未來有各種的可能。只要你願意為生命不斷地探索與挑戰，走出舒適圈去學習、觸及更廣的層面，直到擁有你想要的能力與智慧，未來就會成為你最想要的模樣。面對跨出舒適圈時所產生的各種情境泡泡，你可以這麼做：★當你犯錯失敗時→體驗失敗，找到學習點★當你失去自信與動力→去設定靈魂的年齡★覺得生命充滿障礙時→傾聽、對話、帶領你的內在小孩★覺得焦慮時→深呼吸，把自己拉回到當下，不把心緒留在過去，也不飄到未來★當你不知道想要成為怎樣的自己時→找出自己好奇的、有興趣的事情，然後去學習本書也進一步對過度迎合、上癮行為、逃避、放棄、身心失衡、自我了結、無法改變、不勇敢等問題，提出不同視角的建議和改善方式本書特色1.身為靈性教練、靈媒和兩個孩子的媽媽的Ruowen Huang，透過自身經驗，帶著孩子與讀者認識自己。針對大多數人對於人生停滯不前、失去改變的動力與勇氣、恐懼失敗、靈性世界等煩惱，提出貼近人心的建議和實踐方式。2.生命中本來就應該充滿假設，唯有試過之後才會知道該怎麼辦。本書探討我們該如何「走出舒適圈」，自信勇敢地創造出自己希望的未來。3.用靈媒視角去解釋生命中那些關於過度迎合、成癮行為、逃避放棄、身心失衡、自我了結等各種生命困惑。4.書中寫下顯化和心靈成長的具體方法，透過一次次的自我練習，達成內在安定、提升自信。5.若你對

★中英對照 全彩圖文 故事隨身聽 親子教育最佳教材觸動心靈的寓言故事引領探索慈悲與智慧邁向自我覺醒的旅程小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。這套書精選的一百二十篇故事，圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第一冊收錄二十篇以「布施」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of t

From the extraordinary Hans Christian Andersen award winner Suzy Lee comes an inventive retelling of a Korean folk tale about a young traveler who outwits a rich, selfish man to ensure that villagers will always be able to rest in the shade of a magnificent tree.Villagers like to come to rest and cool down in the shade of a huge, old tree. But when a young traveler decides to join them one day, a rich man on whose land the tree stands demands they leave because he owns the tree and therefore its shade. Thinking fast, the traveler strikes a deal: one that will enable him to outsmart the rich man--and ensure that the villagers will always have access to the shade tree's shade, wherever it may fall.With simple, elegant illustrations, The Shade Tree is a striking story about one person's quest to combat greed for the greater good.

What happens when the world's #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of a crime she didn't commit? She becomes a cat on the run, that's what. From the New York Times bestselling author of THE BAD GUYS comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes. How do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet? Well, it ain't easy.Follow Princess Beautiful - for that is her name - as she goes from meme megastar #1 to public enemy #1 and cheer her on as she fights to clear her name. Is she a super villain? An internet-famous buffoon? Or a butt-kicking gal who's just been seriously underestimated? YOU be the judge...

Olga can’t stand being called cute all the time—by her family, her friends, and even random strangers on the street—so her group of odd but lovable characters, each with their own special quirks, helps her discover her own hidden talents and qualities.Olga finds a creature in her garbage can one day, and all it says is “MEH!” It won’t eat, it won’t sleep, it snores, it stinks, and Olga adores it! And she’s determined to learn everything about it. She declares it an Olgamus, names it Meh, and studies it like mad. After a few days, she learns all about the scientific method, Jane Goodall, some of her favorite odd creatures, the ins and outs of friendship, and every human’s use for living in a community—and also that Meh loves olives.Perfect for fans of Dear Dumb Diary and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish, and great preparation for El Deafo, Roller Girl, and Smile, the humor and two-color line art in Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere are both irreverent and accessible.

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team James and Kimberly Dean comes the next I Can Read Comics book in the Pete the Cat series!When Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) discovers an empty alien spaceship and accidentally launches into space, what else will he find? Early readers will love blasting off with Agent Meow in this otherworldly adventure!Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer is a Level One I Can Read Comic, which means it will introduce children into the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourage visual literacy in emerging readers.

Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers!Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times and Indie bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy—perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, the Percy Jackson series, and Nevermoor.After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze.But between the fearsome new Head Minister’s strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton’s curse steadily worsening, Amari’s plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She’s got enough to worry about!But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night