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

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

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

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

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

All legends start somewhere . . .After defeating the evil Grendilock and saving Cadno, the last firefox, Charlie Challinor is looking forward to a well-earned rest. But when a familiar face appears from the realm of Fargone, Charlie's family is once again swept up into adventure. Along with Lippy, Roo and new magical friend Blodyn, Charlie must travel to Fargone to face the dreaded Draig, the shadowy monster that is slowly draining the life from the land - and uncover the lost secret that links Draig's history to Charlie's own .. . The magical sequel to The Last Firefox, one of the most exciting children's debuts of 2022.

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

★橫掃《紐約時報》、《出版者週刊》、亞馬遜網路書店暢銷榜第一名 ★波西幽默的敘事口吻，帶您看到最真實也最曲折的希臘英雄故事 ★名插畫家約翰．洛可精心繪製14幅全彩英雄情境圖＋2幅冒險地圖 【國際媒體好評讚譽】 現代與古典世界的相互激盪，讓人看了既刺激又興奮。──《紐約時報》（The New York Times） 成功結合了高超的冒險動作及吸引人的風趣對話。 ──《書單》雜誌（Booklist） 透過波西．傑克森的語氣，萊爾頓讓古典但有時難以理解的故事變得容易親近，讓每個人樂於學習更多古希臘神話。──「兒童閱讀」網站（KidsRead） 超人氣混血英雄暨暢銷作家波西．傑克森再次獻聲， 這一次，他要抖出希臘英雄的奇聞軼事！ 上一次，波西冒著生命危險，告訴讀者有關他所理解與認識的天神世界，因為受到熱烈迴響，紐約的出版社請他再寫一本關於希臘英雄故事的書，於是他為了免費的義式辣香腸披薩，決定出賣自己，將他所知道的希臘英雄故事全盤托出。 本書除了介紹十二位英雄的生平事蹟，還道出與這些英雄有關係的天神和怪物的驚人內幕。透過波西的現代化詮釋、幽默的口吻和無厘頭的敘事風格，讓你在閱讀過程中不忍釋卷，捧腹之餘你會驚覺，希臘神話中的英雄世界原來這麼有趣！

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A fascinating introduction to your amazing body and how it works.Whether it's walking, talking, breathing, growing, eating or excreting, your body has a LOT going on. But how does it do it? What's really going on in there? Lift the flaps to find out!

早在啟動新南向政策以前，東南亞就是臺灣長久以來的近鄰。臺東大學教授蔣斌長年關注臺灣與東南亞地區各民族，本書析論深入，是從文化、貿易、經濟等層面理解東南亞民族最佳叩門磚。《家屋、貿易與歷史》收錄人類學者蔣斌過去十餘年間對臺灣及東南亞的人類學研究。臺灣原住民、島嶼東南亞及大洋洲多數族群同屬南島語族（the Austronesian linguistic family），在語言學與考古學的研究上，咸認臺灣為南島語族最古老的分布地之一，甚至可能是原鄉。東南亞是臺灣的近鄰，對多數國人而言卻相對陌生，本書6篇文章析論精闢入裡，只要翻開閱讀就能進一步了解臺灣原住民和他們文化上的親戚：島嶼東南亞。「臺灣當代的社會大眾與知識階層，整體來說對於我們的近鄰東南亞，其實相當陌生，即便是多數媒體琅琅上口的『南向政策』或者『臺灣原住民是南島民族的源頭』等等論述，甚囂塵上。但是要說到真正對於東南亞，特別是島嶼東南亞的社會文化，在細節上仍然認識有限。希望這本小書當中的文章，能在這個方面引起大家的興趣，進一步花時間了解我們臺灣原住民，以及他們在區域上的文化親戚：島嶼東南亞，所擁有的豐富而且多采多姿的文化樣貌。」――作者前言「作者採用李維史陀（Claude Lévi-Strauss）的『屋社會』理論，意圖探討台灣階層化排灣族社會以及島嶼東南亞族群的家與家屋、人群和屋社會以及環境的背後深層結構關係，不但延續二戰後中央研究院學者對排灣族研究的基礎，範圍更擴及於印尼砂勞越、加里曼丹等地區的田野工作，提供華語文地區人類學關於達雅克（Dayak）族群的Iban、Kayan、Kenyah、Kelabit等社會文化中農業、生計、身分威望等社會實踐之重要民族學讀本，更進一步論述上述田野對象與國家、與當地華人之間的政治經濟互動模式，從個體、家庭、社會三者之間的關係建構東南亞族群互動關係理解，帶領我們一起探索『東南亞』這個看似熟悉卻又陌生的南島世界。」――國立臺灣史前文化博物館館長　王長華

下一趟京都行 請帶上這本小書日本放空之旅最佳讀物★澳洲「新小說獎」（The Novel Prize）得主★小說售出18國版權，令人矚目的閃亮文學新星 │王盛弘、江鵝、黃麗群、蔣亞妮、蕭熠 文壇名家好評推薦（按姓氏筆畫排序）│「以為帶媽媽去旅行，是兩個人一起看世界嗎？不，是你在看她；以為看見的是媽媽嗎？不，你看見的是自己。」──江鵝一對母女在秋天到日本旅行。她們漫遊東京和京都，在運河邊夜間散步，躲颱風雨，上小咖啡館和餐廳，也參觀書店、當代藝廊，欣賞畫作、陶瓷和織品。這些由女兒安排的行程，母親真的享受嗎？她們看似聊個不停：談天氣、星座、衣服小物、家庭，以及共同的親友。但對話和主述者不斷閃現的回憶間有一些神祕的空隙，像灑落林間的光線，也像被雨吹落的葉片隨意隨溪水漂走，時而引人好奇，家族間是否有甚麼不可說的祕密？一些讓人忍不住人推理的小小謎團，或許也不是故事的重點。旅途中女兒與母親沒有衝突，但隱隱存在張力。例如女兒會說，整趟旅行母親最快樂的時刻，出現在她逛地鐵通道鞋襪小鋪時，擠在人群中精挑細選四十分鐘，買手套當紀念品給每一位家人的時刻，而不是看京都庭園、東京54樓藝廊、江戶時代村、在美術館時髦餐廳吃飯的任何一個時刻。搭火車時母親貪看出生月份性格剖析、本週星座運勢，以此暗示母親需要一個明確的指引，也希望女兒不要想那麼多。而女兒卻總是在浩瀚知識中泅泳，有時困住自己，有時獲得模糊的光亮。作者擅長捕捉容易被忽略、一瞬即逝的感受和細節，以及母女關係中的溫柔和距離。不長的篇幅，卻忍不住在字裡行間流連駐足，值得一讀再讀。主述者女兒在書中沒有姓名，也讓故事的鋪排像是全景鏡頭，要怎麼聚焦，端看讀者每一次閱讀的取角和選擇。出發去旅行的母女或許渴望溝通和連結，但又似乎沒真正達到目的，在恬淡的美景中這樣的意圖又好像已經不是那麼重要。我們，又有什麼必要一定要明白或讓他人明白各自的內心世界呢？

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

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

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

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

從臺灣文學看臺灣社會歷史的文明與野蠻變遷重思文明銘寫於野蠻之作，跟隨文字與影像復返迷魅思考王德威、梅家玲撰文推薦王鈺婷、朱惠足、李育霖、林妏霜、詹閔旭、劉紀蕙、鄭毓瑜等學者作家一致推薦國立臺灣文學館2021年臺灣文學傑出博士論文獎、臺灣中文學會第九屆四賢博士論文獎第三名本書關注臺灣文學與歷史文本中「野蠻」一詞概念遞變的系譜，尤其置諸殖民現代性情境下與所謂「文明」呈現的對峙。野蠻的指稱，伴隨外來者的視線，成為帝國藉以迻譯、區分他者，排除或治理的話語政治；而歷經清治、日治被視為「化外之地」、「蕃地」的臺灣，既呈現與東亞殖民主義接觸的問題性，也帶來具體的戰爭、文化衝突。班雅明（Walter Benjamin）描繪的歷史天使，以背對過去、襲捲進未來之姿，質疑著現代名之「進步」的風暴，他疑問歷史是統治者的歷史，「沒有一座文明的豐碑不同時也是一份野蠻暴力的實錄」；沿此，重新追問「野蠻」，不僅為指出「文明」的自我辨識、常立基將他者銘刻為野蠻的歷史過程，同時欲指出其與野蠻暴力的毗鄰，亦即文明內蘊的野蠻性。對文學藝術而言，更重要的是，當代創作者如何以書寫，重新爭議統治者銘寫的記錄，即思考殖民歷史的從屬者（the subaltern）如何可能發聲？在本書中，將聚焦幾個歷史事件環節，包括1914年太魯閣戰爭，1930至1931年賽德克族以傳統儀式起事反抗日殖民者的霧社事件，隨之遺族遭致鎮壓、屠殺與移住川中島，1942年日本因應太平洋戰事而徵募原住民高砂義勇軍前進南洋，以及戰後蘭嶼延續殖民體制而陷於被犧牲的地位，引爆為1988年達悟族人發動第一場反核廢料貯存場的抗爭運動。這幾個相互鑲嵌的歷史時空，呈現二十世紀臺灣所歷經接觸地帶（contact zone）上，語言以至文化慣習等交混或隔閡、野蠻與文明的重要論題。論及的作者含括小說家、後殖民作者、原住民作家、歷史書寫、生態書寫者等，他們共同呈現一種面對盤踞的現代性啟蒙思維的反思，進而分別以復返傳統性、迷魅、神話、另類歷史等，形成本書嘗試指出與現代理性祛魅相對的復魅（re-enchantment）之姿：復返與自然、土地連繫的嶄新野蠻思維，呈現諸樣的歷史。

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

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

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 2nd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 1st grade and build a preview of the upcoming 2nd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 1st grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in kindergarten and build a preview of the upcoming 1st grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 3rd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 2nd grade and build a preview of the upcoming 3rd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

Dive down with a submersible to discover the mysteries of the ocean. Oceans cover most of our planet, and yet most of the depths remain unexplored. This book takes you deep down to find light-up jellyfish, diving whales, giant squid and whole mountains at the bottom of the sea.Flaps and peep holes will draw young children into this intriguing subject, and instill a love of this essential ecosystem.

☆☆☆「懸疑」、「驚悚」、「推理」、「燒腦」、「反轉」、「改編自真實事件」……【SP SELECT系列】的關鍵字，也是你閱讀時的關鍵字嗎？由熱愛歐美驚悚類型懸疑小說的編輯精心挑選，從真實懸案啟發到影視改編作品，囊括歐美各國暢銷排行榜常勝軍，SP SELECT系列將帶給你全新的歐美懸疑閱讀體驗！☆☆☆★售出三十國版權，驚豔文壇的震撼巨作！★NETFLIX高價搶下版權，影視作品熱烈改編中★勇奪英國筆會獎，入圍都柏林文學獎決選名單★《衛報》、《觀察家報》、紐約公共圖書館等眾多媒體評選「年度之書」★「滿腔憤怒才寫得出來的文字！」──各界媒體平台與作家齊聲讚譽★「一個文壇巨星的誕生！」──亞馬遜讀者★★★★★五星滿分推薦一塊遭到上帝遺棄的殘破之地，一場由弱肉強食規則所主宰的夢魘。在信仰、性、毒品與貧窮的世界裡，我們終將成為死在溝渠中腐爛的屍體。你也感受到社會的惡意，以及自身的無助了嗎？《颶風之城》直接、暴戾，卻又勇敢並充滿詩意，費南達・梅爾喬利用如長蛇般綿延的文字，緩慢滲出腐蝕表象的毒液，赤裸呈現貪腐建構的牢籠，籠中的男男女女，在殘暴與失控的無期徒刑裡，徒然找尋早已消逝殆盡的人性。▊媒體滿分盛讚，各界好評狂推！「《颶風之城》殘酷、嚴峻、美麗、宛若賦格，探討一個墨西哥村落中的暴戾傳說，反映資本主義散布全球的貪婪如何影響這個村莊。這部小說探究了性恐怖主義，以及心靈殘缺的男人帶來的恐怖，既充滿懸疑也富含批判，讓多數近期小說都相形失色。」──班‧能納，《托皮卡學校》（The Topeka School）作者「費南妲‧梅爾喬的文筆充滿力量，我所謂的力量是指毫不留情、令人震撼，那是滿腔憤怒才寫得出來的文字，而她也有足夠的技藝來駕馭這種文字。」──薩曼塔‧施維伯林，《浮生熱夢》原著作者「《颶風之城》是部重要巨作，情感濃烈、迫切、犀利生疼，既是故事也是報導，嘶喊著紀念在深陷危機的社會中未曾被看見的受害者。費南妲‧梅爾喬寫出了非凡的作品。」──喬恩‧麥格雷戈，《十三號水庫》（Reservoir 13）作者「《颶風之城》用暴戾卻有詩意的語言與令人驚嘆的直白，描繪籠罩在神祕色彩中的腐敗社會風景。她以精湛的技巧描寫當代墨西哥，這部小說既令人暈眩又極其迷人，從第一頁便將你拉入精神上的深淵。費南妲‧梅爾喬的才華實在出色。」──克洛伊‧亞里迪斯，《海怪》（Sea Monsters）作者「這是部充滿雄心壯志

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

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

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

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

This beautiful colouring book is a lovely way to discover paintings by famous artists, including van Gogh, Gauguin, Klimt, Matisse and more. With 15 different pictures and styles to choose from, it has something for everyone and every mood. Produced in association with The National Gallery, London, each painting is shown in full colour alongside a line drawing to colour in.Short texts give key information and intriguing facts about each painting, while internet links lead to more information online.

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

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

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

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

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