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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

How does a leader respond in times of war and chaos? This was the central question the great Chinese military strategist, Sun Zi, sought to answer over 2,000 years ago in his classic book, The Art of War. In this book, you will read about the famous battles fought in China across the different dynasties. You will learn the lessons Sun Zi taught in The Art of War and appreciate the timelessness of his insights!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:在戰爭和混亂時期，領導者如何應對？ 這是中國偉大的軍事家孫子 2000 多年前在他的經典著作《孫子兵法》中尋求回答的核心問題。 在這本書中，您將了解中國各個朝代發生的著名戰役。 您將學習孫子在《孫子兵法》中所教授的課程，並欣賞他的見解的永恆性！取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能

When young Mary Lennox suddenly loses her parents, she moves into her uncle''s manor. Lonely and sad, the only comfort Mary has is exploring the manor''s grounds. Then, she discovers an old, abandoned garden. With two unexpected friends, Mary gets to work. Is everything in the garden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?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:當年輕的瑪麗·倫諾克斯突然失去父母時，她搬進了叔叔的莊園。 瑪麗孤獨而悲傷，唯一的安慰就是探索莊園的土地。 然後，她發現了一個古老的、廢棄的花園。 瑪麗和兩個意想不到的朋友一起開始工作。 花園裡的一切都死了嗎，或者瑪麗能讓它復活嗎？取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能力。文化多樣性：潛入世界各地永恆的故事和民間傳說的世界！ 我們的書籍以深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間故事為特色，向孩子們介紹經得起時間考驗的故事。

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

A touching tale about a little bunny with a big heart, featuring sparkly silver foil on every page!Snow Bunny and her friends are putting on a Christmas show. Finally, the stage is set and Snow Bunny has helped Bear, Mouse and Fox with their acts, but – oh dear! – there’s no time left for her to prepare her own perfomance.But as the performers take their final bows, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the helpful friend whose hard work and brilliant ideas made it all possible: Snow Bunny – the true star of the show.The perfect book for sharing on cold winter’s nights in the run-up to Christmas!There are more books in the Snow Bunny series to collect: Snow Bunny’s Christmas Wish and Snow Bunny’s Christmas Gift.

A touching tale about a little mouse with a big heart, featuring festive silver foil on every page!Mouse is very excited for Christmas, but first she needs to find a home to spend it in! On her way through Treetop Forest, she meets Fox, Bunny and Bear, all in need of a little help - which she gladly offers - but as the sun sets, it looks like she won't have anywhere cosy to spend Christmas. Luckily, her new friends are about to reward her generosity with a very big surprise . . .The perfect gift to share at Christmas, from the creator of the bestselling Snow Bunny books!

A delightful rhyming picture book perfect for any little dragon getting ready to celebrate Christmas!This festive addition to the When a Dragon . . .series by award-winning creators Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw is full of recognisable pre-school behaviour. When it's time to celebrate Christmas, does a dragon tangle up the lights or grab the presents? Of course not! She joins in with the carol singing, helps to decorate the tree and hands round all the gifts. And if you hear her little cars whizzing about in the night, well .. . she is a dragon after all!Caryl Hart is the author of books and series including The Princess and the .. . and How to Grow a Dinosaur.She has won many awards including a Magnola Book Award, the Geoffrey Trease Prize for Children's Writing, the Oldham Brilliant Books Award and the Stockport Brilliant Books Award. Rosalind Beardshaw is the illustrator of My Pet Star by Corrinne Averiss, which won the Sainsbury's Book Award. She also won the Sheffield Baby Boo

In nineteenth century France, ex-thief Jean Valjean is released from prison and vows to mend his ways. He rescues a young girl from sad circumstances and adopts Cosette as his daughter. But as revolution sweeps France, the merciless Inspector Javert is determined to put Valjean back behind bars. Can Valjean ever truly escape his past, protect Cosette and find redemption?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:十九世紀的法國，前小偷冉阿讓出獄後發誓要改過自新。 他從悲傷的環境中救出了一名年輕女孩，並收養了珂賽特作為他的女兒。 但隨著革命席捲法國，無情的督察沙威決心將冉阿讓重新投入監獄。 冉阿讓能否真正擺脫過去，保護珂賽特並找到救贖？取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能力。文化多樣性：潛入世界各地永恆的故事和民間傳說的世界！ 我們的書籍以深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間

A new noisy sound book with 5 magical sounds!Join Peppa and her friends as they search for magical creatures. What will they find?SPLASH! SPLOSH! Is that a mermaid? GRRRR! A roaring dinosaur!Press the 5 brilliant sounds and discover some enchanting magical creatures. Also look out for: Peppa Pig: Peppa's Super Noisy Sound BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Jigsaw FunPeppa Pig: Dream Big, Peppa!Peppa Pig: Beep Beep Brrrm! Noisy Sound BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Talent Show: Noisy Sound Book

It's Christmas and it's time to celebrate in this festive sing-along book with sliders! Bring this board book to life as the little children take part in four fun Christmas activities. Pick a tree, bake a cake, sing a song and give a gift - with robust sliders that are easy for the tiniest hands to move and joyful neon artwork, this is the perfect book to share at Christmas time. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to sing along with the song!

A Maryland Blue Crab Award honoree"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" —Kirkus ReviewsFor any child who loves making art! This I Can Read story, blending narrative with nonfiction, introduces many different kinds of working artists to the young reader.Papa takes me to an art show and I get to meet a painter and a sculptor. Then we go to Papa’s workspace. He’s a hand-lettering artist. He takes me to meet the other artists in the building and I get to see how they work. Maybe I will be an artist when I grow up!Over the course of an exciting day with Papa, our young narrator interacts with a potter, a photographer, an animator, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a cartoon artist, and even a muralist! Art and artists are everywhere. There are loads of ways to make art—and making art doesn’t just have to be a hobby. I Want to Be an Artist is a vibrant addition to the I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. Includes a gloss

How does a leader respond in times of war and chaos? This was the central question the great Chinese military strategist, Sun Zi, sought to answer over 2,000 years ago in his classic book, The Art of War. In this book, you will read about the famous battles fought in China across the different dynasties. You will learn the lessons Sun Zi taught in The Art of War and appreciate the timelessness of his insights!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:在戰爭和混亂時期，領導者如何應對？ 這是中國偉大的軍事家孫子 2000 多年前在他的經典著作《孫子兵法》中尋求回答的核心問題。 在這本書中，您將了解中國各個朝代發生的著名戰役。 您將學習孫子在《孫子兵法》中所教授的課程，並欣賞他的見解的永恆性！取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能

Oscar和Molly無意間捲入了一場史上最奇妙的聖誕任務——拯救整個聖誕節！當聖誕故事的角色一一「墜落」到村裡，他們必須齊心協力，讓這一切回到正軌。Jenny Pearson 融合幽默與真摯，創造出一部既歡笑又充滿節慶魔法的小說，也悄悄訴說了家人、信任與希望的意義。搭配書中親子活動，適合冬日共讀，為節慶增添一抹暖意。"All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book." A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief"A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love. The perfect gift for Christmas." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they're not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents' back garden.And they're certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to save Christmas. But if they don't track down a missing shepherd, wise man, donkey and the actual Mary and Joseph, who've all crash-landed in Chipping Bottom, not only will Christmas cease to exist, but they will too. Operation Nativity is on.Featuring fun festive activities to try with your family! Praise for Jenny Pearson:WINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LO

Touch the pictures with the wand in this unique novelty book to hear the magic spells that bring fairyland to life! Children will be amazed to discover their own magic powers as they use the wand to help the forest fairies solve their problems and get everything ready for the visit of the fairy queen. Beautiful artwork and glittering sounds create a world of enchanting surprises to explore.

A sturdy box containing an exciting 300-piece jigsaw and a book of spy-themed mazes.From infiltrating top-secret bases to escaping in high-speed chases, children will love completing all kinds of spy missions with this engaging book and jigsaw set. The perfect gift for budding secret agents, the attractive, sturdy box contains a 300-piece jigsaw featuring an exciting spy maze to complete once it's assembled, along with a book that's packed full of more maze puzzles to enjoy.

Epic, funny and highly illustrated new children’s book in the NYT bestselling series, perfect for kids and graphic novel fans in 2023!The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print!‘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 KidNow an award-winning Netflix show!The highly-anticipated ninth book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, and Emmy award-winning Netflix series, with over ten million copies in print!The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get

A brand-new first sticker book for toddlers and preschoolers!This festive sticker book has over 40 BIG stickers and features charming artwork from Benji Davies, the illustrator of The Storm Whale. Join Bizzy Bear as he has lots of adventures this Christmas, playing in the snow, visiting Santa and delivery presents to children all around the world. Every page includes a panel with objects to spot in the picture and stickers to complete the Christmas scene.There are three other Bizzy Bear sticker books to collect: Things That Go and Animals.

From decoding top-secret messages to collecting gadgets and cracking safes, help spies complete all kinds of mysterious missions in this exciting book packed with over 100 puzzles. With mazes, wordsearches, spot the difference and more, there's plenty to keep young secret agents busy on journeys, rainy days and holidays.

本書以互動音樂繪本的形式，將霍爾斯特的經典管弦樂組曲《行星》轉化為一段奇幻太空之旅。故事中，Helen 與 Tim 在火箭造型的雙層床準備入睡時，意外展開一場穿越太陽系的冒險。他們飛越火星的高峰與深谷，穿過由冰石構成的小行星帶，欣賞閃爍星辰與壯麗行星。每頁附有音樂按鈕，播放與情節呼應的十段樂曲精華，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的魅力。書末收錄作曲家簡介、樂曲解析與音樂術語，兼具趣味與啟蒙價值。Discover the spellbinding magic of The Planets in this musical reimagining of one of Holst's most famous suites.Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Holst's score. This tale is about a brother and sister who adventure deep into our solar system. Our story begins one night as Helen and Tim get ready for bed in their new space rocket bunk beds...but sleep will have to wait as they magically blast up, up, up into the glittering night sky, leaving planet Earth far below them. Helen and Tim journey here, there and everywhere through our majestic solar system. They soar past the cold rocky surface of Mars as it rises into towering peaks and plunges into deep canyons and glide through a bumpy asteroid belt made of icy rocks.They blast deeper into

A sparkling new Christmas title in the hit 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.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick, Peekaboo Baby, Peekaboo Pumpkin and Peekaboo Lion

Pass the magic on! This enchanting multi-author series is like American Girl with magic.In this book, written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop.Lucy Usathorn of Fort Worth, Texas is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum, where her dad works. Sure, Ms. Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning, but it'll still be the best day ever, right?Wrong! Lucy has to watch in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this whole day over from scratch...Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a long letter from Addie, a girl in Columbus, Ohio, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, where she'll fix everything and most importa

Once Upon A Tim (Book 1-4)Join New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs in this first book in a hilarious, highly illustrated new middle grade series about a peasant boy who wants to be a knight, perfect for fans of Max & the Midknights.Tim is just a peasant, but he dreams big. He wants more out of life than to grow up to be a woodsman like his father. Unfortunately, the only route to success in the kingdom of Wyld is to be born a prince. Still, Tim is determined. He is brave and clever and always tries to do the right thing—even though he rarely gets the credit for it.Then news spreads that Princess Grace of the neighboring kingdom has been abducted by the evil Stinx and Prince Ruprecht needs a legion of knights to join him on his quest to rescue her. Tim finally has the lucky break he’s been waiting for, the opportunity to change his station in life. And even though he doesn’t know how to ride a horse or wield anything more deadly than a water bucket, he’s going to do whate

Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!

用這本超級彈跳翻翻書，讓家中的小寶貝跟著友善的蜘蛛俠一起學習幫助他人吧！ 幫助蜘蛛俠保護紐約市，逐一找到他的朋友，包括最受歡迎的角色：彌爾斯、幽靈蜘蛛、鋼鐵人、黑豹和奇異博士。翻動大的翻翻板，看到五個從書頁中彈出的突如其來的驚喜場景，並探索友誼、團隊合作和勇氣的主題。 生動的韻文鼓勵語言和早期學習，而驚喜的彈出場景，會讓學齡前兒童眼睛一亮。在父母的幫助下，孩子翻動堅固的硬紙板書頁，猜測每個翻翻板下藏著什麼，然後揭開翻翻板，揭示蜘蛛俠和他的朋友，一起玩“躲貓貓”！ 這本《彈出翻翻書！漫威蜘蛛俠和他的驚奇朋友》是互動的學齡前遊戲理想之選，既適合父母和孩子，也肯定能一次又一次地讓小寶貝開心娛樂！ Teach your little one the power of helping others with your Friendly Neighborhood Spidey in this lift-the-flap pop-up bookHelp Spidey keep New York City safe and find his friends one by one, including your little one’s favorite characters: Miles, Ghost Spider, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Ms Marvel. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages

十三歲的美因疫情封城孤身一人，卻用料理串起社區的人情與希望。這本感人小說重現武漢封城初期的真實與混亂，也描繪人與人之間的互助與堅韌。書末附上主角親自製作的食譜，讓讀者在閱讀之餘，也能重現家的味道。A New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA NCSS 2023 Notable Social Studies Trade BookWhat was the pandemic of the century like at the start? This swift, gripping novel captures not only the uncertainty and panic when COVID first emerged in Wuhan, but also how a community banded together. Weaving in the tastes and sounds of the historic city, Wuhan's comforting and distinctive cuisine comes to life as the reader follows 13-year-old Mei who, through her love for cooking, makes a difference in her community. Written by an award-winning author originally from Wuhan. Grieving the death of her mother and an outcast at school, thirteen-year-old Mei finds solace in cooking and computer games. When her friend's grandmother falls ill, Mei seeks out her father, a doctor, for help, and discovers the hospital is overcrowded. As the virus spreads, Mei finds herself alone in a locked-down city try

This gripping story, set in the world of the award-winning Show Me a Sign and Set Me Free, completes an unforgettable trilogy centering the d/Deaf experience."Thrilling, important, and profoundly moving. A true gift." -- Brian Selznick, creator of the New York Times bestsellers Big Tree and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, winner of the Caldecott MedalAs a young teacher on Martha's Vineyard, Mary Lambert feels restless and adrift. So when a league of missionaries invite her to travel abroad, she knows it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Paris is home to a pioneering deaf school where she could meet its visionary instructors Jean Massieu and Laurent Clerc--and bring back their methods to America!But the endeavor comes at a cost: The missionaries' plan to "save" deaf children is questionable at best--and requires Mary's support. What's more, the missionaries' work threatens the Wampanoag and other Native peoples' freedom and safety. Is pursuing Mary's own goals worth the price of betrayi

Set sail to Atlantis with Tim and his friends in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated fourth book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs. Tim and his ragtag crew have been rescued from certain doom by a mermaid princess--but now, she wants something in return for saving their lives: her father King Neptuna's stolen trident. To pay their debt, Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, Rover, and Princess Grace once again brave the Sea of Terror to track down the trident in the glorious city of Atlantis, which hasn't sunk into the sea yet. (In fact, it is famed as the safest city on earth.) But there is plenty of danger en route--and the notorious Prince Ruprecht is lurking about as well. Can the junior knights evade the scheming royal and complete their quest?

"Buttery passages are slathered with food imagery, and Scott conjures markets, pantries, and laden tables you won’t want to leave. A sweet treat of a book." —Kirkus ReviewsWith delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food,Good Tasteis the perfect historical novel for fans ofDear Mrs. BirdandThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stori

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes unOrdinary, the popular, action-packed series about John, an ordinary teen trying to survive high school in a world where superpowers dictate social status, and betrayal and conspiracies make up every turn. Nobody pays much attention to John—just a normal teenager at a high school where the social elite happen to possess unthinkable powers and abilities. John prefers it that way. The more he stays under the radar, and stays close to the Royal’s most powerful Ace, Seraphina, the safer he is in the halls of Wellston High.But John has a secret past that threatens to bring down the school’s whole social order—and much more. And when the other students start to suspect John has something to hide, he becomes their latest target. Suddenly, John is pulled into a world of turf wars, betrayals, and deadly conspiracies.

當一塊什麼都拿第一的大起司，突然發現有一另一片起司比他更厲害時，也讓他開始去探索，或許生活中有比拿第一更好的事情... Meet the Big Cheese! Here to join fellow New York Times Bestsellers—the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, the Cool Bean, the Couch Potato, the Smart Cookie, and the Sour Grape—is an irresistible hunk of cheddar who realizes there’s more to life than winning. The 7th Food Group picture book from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Team of Jory John and Pete Oswald.The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But then the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top! Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best? Readers of all ages will laugh along as they learn how grate life can be when you celebrate others as much as yourself.

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!When two beautiful foreign envoys with designs on the Emperor come calling with a tale of old about a spellbinding courtesan who captured the imagination of their family patriarch, it’s up to Maomao to concoct a theatrical scheme to give the ladies a whopper of a story to take home! Later, Maomao goes back to sniffing around the Inner Court to find out the truth about the troubling prevalence of those foreign perfume oils that could spell disaster for the throne's future heirs...

Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventure in this second book in the Starless Clan arc.Disaster has struck at the heart of RiverClan, leaving its warriors and its new medicine cat apprentice scrambling to protect their Clan--even if it means lying to the others. But at a time when the warrior code itself is shifting, no Clan is truly at peace... or truly safe.Packed with action and intrigue, this seventh Warriors series is a perfect introduction for new readers, while long-time fans will be thrilled to discover what unfolds after the events of The Broken Code.

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that's "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man" (Kirkus Reviews).Bad Guys are after Kittyopolis's bees—can Max and Mindy stop them, BEE-fore it's too late?!Buzzzz off bad guys! There's a new villain in Kittyopolis—Dr. ZomBEE! And he has it in for the city's bees! (Boy, does that sting!). Why would anyone want to hurt bees?! And who is Dr. ZomBEE? It's a Kittyopolis mystery!Can Max and Mindy get to the bottom of it or are they about to BEE stung?! Find out what the buzz is about in the fifth laugh out loud funny Max Meow graphic novel!Bonus: Includes how to draw activities!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators

當我們總是試圖預測未來，《Same As Ever》提醒我們，真正有價值的不是變化，而是不變。暢銷書作者摩根・豪塞爾透過24則精彩故事，深入剖析那些無論十年、百年後依然如故的人性、行為與商業法則。無法預測的事件固然令人焦慮，但了解「什麼永遠不變」，反而能幫助我們更清晰地看待風險、機會與決策。這是一本教你在混沌未來中保持清明，在變動中找到穩定的智慧之書。當你再次看見歷史重演，你將會會心一笑地說：「沒錯，又是老樣子。」When planning for the future we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?"But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question:What will be the same ten years from now?What will be the same one hundred years from now?Knowledge of the things that never change is more useful, and more important, than an uncertain prediction of an unknowable future.In Same As Ever, bestselling author Morgan Housel shares 24 short stories about the ways that life, behaviour, and business will always be the same. Armed with this knowledge of the unchanging, you will have a powerful new ability to think about risk, opportunity, and how

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- “Alaska tough”. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 peopl

日本星雲獎外國長篇小說獎‧「Science Fiction」百大最佳小說馮內果自言「唯一寫得愉快的書」．啟發《銀河便車指南》之作◇童偉格（作家）2023年版專文導讀★日本星雲獎國外長篇小說獎得獎作★科幻小說網站「Science Fiction」之百大最佳小說★科幻界最高榮耀雨果獎年度最佳小說決選名單☆啟發科幻經典《銀河便車指南》之作☆由邪典電影大師史都華‧戈登改編舞台劇上演☆傳奇樂團The Grateful Dead買下電影改編版權☆日本電子樂師匠平澤進以專輯「big body」曲名向本作致敬☆村上春樹數次公開推崇的作家，影響村上撰寫出《聽風的歌》☆英國作家葛蘭姆．格林公開推崇：「馮內果是當代美國最好的作家之一。」「當你閱讀多次，並了解更多寫作相關知識後，你將發現《泰坦星的海妖》是多麼驚人的藝術表現，讓一部如此精湛的作品看起來輕鬆又自然。」――道格拉斯‧亞當斯（《銀河便車指南》作者、《超時空博士》劇本執筆者）「《泰坦星的海妖》有一些相當美麗、動人的時刻。這是馮內果少數真正溫馨的作品之一，有著非常感動人心的部分。正是它的多樣性讓我為之著迷。」――傑瑞‧加西亞（The Grateful Dead主唱兼吉他手）宇宙探險家倫法德在 太空旅行時遭逢意外，成為漫遊在星際間、能通曉過去並預知未來的特殊存在。倫法德每隔五十九天會在地球顯形一小時，地球上的狂熱民眾都想一睹這位神奇預言者的面貌。世界富豪馬拉吉是唯一有幸聆聽到未來命運的人，他祕密受邀到倫法德將現身的宅邸，卻從預言者口中得知自己生命的荒謬劇本：他將前往火星，被火星人豢養；將與倫法德的妻子成婚、在火星生下孩子；也將在泰坦星上遇見三名如女妖般美麗的女子……馬拉吉試圖抵抗預言，卻仍是搭上航向火星的太空船，踏上星際旅程。在這趟旅途中，他是否能翻轉自己的命運？而倫法德注定成真的預言，是來自宇宙神祕力量的安排？又或是一個荒唐的玩笑……？ 人類萬物是否擁有自由意志？或這宇宙只是巨大的陰謀論？ 馮內果感性描寫出在面對一切命定時的抗拒與掙扎，與最純粹動人的人性。《銀河便車指南》作者道格拉斯．亞當斯盛讚：「當你閱讀多次，並了解更多寫作相關知識後，你將發現《泰坦星的海妖》是多麼驚人的藝術表現，讓一部如此精湛的作品看起來輕鬆又自然。」＝馮內果名家經典系列＝第五號屠宰場：《時代》雜誌百大英語小說，影響美國退出越戰的反戰經典．全新中譯本貓的搖籃：馮內

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乘風破浪來到中國的英國商人如何參與十九世紀帝國衝突的零和遊戲作者使用未曾與世人見面的太古集團檔案，為這間公司撰寫它度過動蕩不安中國近代史兩百年的迷人故事。民族崛起，帝國衰落，而太古集團這艘船航行穿越風暴。這是英國史和中國史一流史家的上乘之作。──史蒂芬．普拉特（Stephen R. Platt），美國阿姆赫斯特麻塞諸塞大學歷史系教授，著有《帝國暮色》（Imperial Twilight）畢可思把英國在中國的歷史寫得無可匹敵。在《綁定中國》，他講述一段橫跨兩百年動蕩歷史的非凡故事，關於一個來自利物浦的家族企業如何把自己變成亞洲的一部分。這是家庭的故事，帝國的故事，也是關係網的故事。──香港大學歷史系教授高馬可（John M. Carroll），著有《帝國夾縫中的香港》（Edge of Empires Chinese Elites and British Colonials in Hong Kong）這是亞洲其中一間重要英國公司的故事。但這個故事的意義遠不止於此——它包羅萬象的內容包含關於帝國如何形成，在鼎盛時期運作，然後被迫重塑自身。畢可思使用各式素材，其中許多是學者們從未見過的史料，他講述太古在亞洲創造新的貿易路線和商業關係，還有亞洲接著也被帝國商業塑造，然後面對戰爭和一九四九年中國共產主義革命的影響。這是一部強而有力又重要的歷史，將在英國與亞洲關係走上全新且不可預測的變化之際留下印記，其敘事風格和活力就連最鋌而走險的大班都會滿意。──芮納．米德（Rana Mitter），著有《中國的抗日戰爭，1937-1945》（China’s War with Japan, 1937-1945: The Struggle for Survival） 一個西方家族商行——也是擁有諸多商行的家族——如何在亞洲生存並蓬勃發展兩個多世紀？一間開路先鋒般的私人企業如何巡航穿越現代中國的戰爭、革命和改革開放？畢可斯把這個太古集團的故事講得精彩絕倫。這本書有很多身分：這是一本讀起來像小說的權威商業史。這是一部帝國衝突與競爭的大戲。這是關於商業創造我們今天生活的現代世界及其機構的故事。從商業的角度來看，這是一段中國和香港的迷人歷史。這本書適合研究現代中國及其外交關係的讀者，以及今天在中國做生意的人。這段歷史有很多教訓值得今人汲取。──柯偉林（William C. Kirby），哈佛大