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《飢餓遊戲》豪華典藏版套書——粉絲必收！完整收錄全四部小說！包含 《飢餓遊戲》三部曲 + 前傳《鳴鳥與毒蛇之歌》，搭配 Freya Betts 全新封面設計，打造絕美收藏版！ 「這本書讓我徹底著迷！」——Stephenie Meyer，《暮光之城》作者「我無法停下來閱讀。」——Stephen King**「生存唯一的規則：殺，或被殺。」** 在殘酷的帕納姆國，每年 12 個區都要派出 **一男一女** 參加 **飢餓遊戲**，在電視直播下進行殊死戰……This beautiful hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. You can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion. This beautiful deluxe hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.With brand new artwork by Freya Betts: this is a must-have collection for all fans of this groundbreaking, phenomenally bestselling series."I was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga"I couldn'

★不必是演說家或語言大師也能做出令人開懷大笑或感動落淚的演講；從聯合國演說到TED演講、從婚禮誓詞到家庭聚會感言通通適用！★歐巴馬首席文膽科迪．基南、CNN首席國際記者克萊莉莎．華德、暢銷書《EQ致勝》作者崔維斯．布萊德貝利齊聲推薦！★本書入圍二〇二二年洞見趨勢圖書獎（Non-Obvious Book Awards）年度非虛構作品一生中總有某些關口，不得不在公開場合開口；是否讓你感到窘迫想要逃？跟專家學習演講撰稿妙招，在台前能言善道，讓聽眾津津樂道。自媒體時代，每個人都在發聲，如何有效運用語言表達，已成為在任何場合都不可或缺的重要能力。畢業典禮代表致詞、募款晚會致詞、產品發布會……等，這些面對上百上千人的演說場合也許都離你遙遠；但正如動畫《料理鼠王》裡說的：「任何人都能做菜。」我們不需要像地獄廚神戈登‧拉姆齊那樣做出完美的威靈頓牛排，但每個人都有能力做出一兩道讓親友讚不絕口的料理。我們無須像歐巴馬、歐普拉一樣成為出色的演說家、語言大師，但一生中總有某些時刻，不得不被推上前說話，像是：․在工作場合簡報，爭取提案；․在慶功宴上感謝團隊；․在婚禮上，念著對另一半表達愛意與忠誠誓詞；․在家庭聚會上，對著家人說出感謝；․在追思會上，對親友表達思念；你可以選擇像是為求學分被迫上台報告一般，牙一咬，撐過時間就算了，事後卻懊悔自己可以講得更好，這次失敗經驗也將成為人生陰影；也可以選擇預先做準備，讓自己在迎上浪頭時，手中可以握有一張路線圖，帶聽眾抵達令人難忘的目的地，好好說出自己的故事、讓台下的人印象深刻。一場好演講能贏得選舉、引發社運、激勵同伴；演講，值得我們換一套新思維，好好研究，而不只是站上去、講出來。本書作者維多利亞‧威爾曼是坐落於曼哈頓創意機構演講實驗室（The Oratory Laboratory）的聯合創始人與主筆人，她將是你這趟「打造專屬講稿之旅」的旅伴，打破傳統講稿撰寫的規則，提供有效且可行的寫作技法，教你如何穩穩抓住聽眾的情緒和心理。GPS座標是世界上少數能達成一致的事物。喔，還有一件事：當我們在公共場合發言時，都希望不要糟到一敗塗地。女太空人、色情片女星、殘障奧運金牌得主；想要獻上真摯祝福的伴郎伴娘、想要好好感謝故人的悼念者……來到演講實驗室的「講者」有著不同的背景、行業、文化，他們或展望未來，或回憶過去；也許習慣站在鎂光燈下，抑或巴不得自己能躲起來。但他們都有

"The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who's lost it..." In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the deepest frost, is it possible he might make some magic and discover his own place in the world?Join Bertie and the Frost Goblins on an exciting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock. The perfect book for frosty winter's nights and cosy Christmas mornings.Also by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock:The Snow Dragon Praise for The Frost Goblin: 'Atmospheric illustrations and a touching story with an ending that will melt icicles.' - Daily Mail 'A tender, witty, illustrated short story.' - The Sunday Times

This little girl sometimes finds it very hard to say hello. She struggles going into groups or parties and is very scared of starting a new school. However, when she shares her feelings, she learns that everyone feels shy sometimes - even her exuberant big brother! Shyness is just a feeling that will pass. This realization enables her to begin to find her own way to deal with new situations. She can just watch and listen until she is ready to join in. And nervous butterflies she feels on her first day? They help her pay attention - and notice children who might become wonderful new friends! The believable characters, busy scenes and ingenious holes in the pages make this a helpful, heartwarming story that young children can relate to. It's a perfect book to help children cope with feeling shy.

On the first day of Christmas Santa asked, "Who's helping me?"I told him . . ."Leave everything to me and Elfie!"Count and sing along as more and more elves join in helping Santa with his festive jobs over the twelve days of Christmas! From three selfie-elfies snapping photos in Santa's grotto to five twinkling elves hanging lights to nine elves brushing the reindeer... and Santa's beard! An elf-filled twist on the infamous 'Twelve Days of Christmas' carol, this hilarious festive romp is the perfect book to share and read together.

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV! It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack's mum. There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack's beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant? All will be revealed...Other Supertato adventures by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea! Supertato: Bubbly Troubly! Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Supertato: Mean Green Time MachineSupertato: Eviltato vs. SuperpeaAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linn

1683年的倫敦遭逢嚴寒，泰晤士河結成厚冰，河面上搭起熱鬧市集。Thomasina與好友Anne在冰上販售糖果，也聽著夜晚才會現身的Frost Fair傳說。據說，只要找到Father Winter，任何願望都能成真。Thomasina唯一的心願，是讓失去的雙胞胎哥哥Arthur回來。本書以真實歷史為底色，揉合奇幻與懸疑，帶出一段關於失落與選擇的旅程。當兩人踏入Father Winter的國度，才明白願望並非單純的恩賜，而是牽動更深的代價。故事節奏流暢，氛圍冷冽而溫柔，友情在風雪中顯得格外珍貴。A F Steadman讚其情感深度與明快情節並存，《Kirkus》亦稱其氣氛濃厚，引人入勝。本書適合在冬日靜讀，感受寒意與微光交織的力量。‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thoma

Sometimes it only takes a stranger in a dark place... to say we have the right to be here, to make us warm in the coldest season. In 2019, Neil Gaiman asked his Twitter followers: What reminds you of warmth? Over 1,000 responses later, Neil began to weave replies from across the world into a poem in aid of the UNHCR's winter appeal.It revealed our shared desire to feel safe, welcome and warm in a world that can often feel frightening and lonely. Now publishing in hardback and illustrated by a group of artists from around the world, What You Need to Be Warm is an exploration of displacement and flight from conflict through the objects and memories that represent warmth. It is about our right to feel safe, whoever we are and wherever we are from.It is about holding out a hand to welcome those who find themselves far from home. Featuring new, original illustrations from Chris Riddell, Benji Davies, Yuliya Gwilym, Nadine Kaadan, Daniel Egneus, Pam Smy, Petr Horacek, Beth Suzanna, Bagram Ib

A laugh-out-loud Christmas cracker of a story, There Was a Young Reindeer who Swallowed a Present from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect festive gift!Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it's time to meet a little reindeer who, on the most important night of the year (Christmas Eve!), swallows a present. And he doesn't stop there! Soon he's gobbled down an elf, a bauble, a tree . .. what will he swallow next?A funny, cumulative rhyming story children will love, packed with elves, stockings, a very full sleigh full of gifts and, of course, Santa Claus! And one very hungry little reindeer - keep an eye on the presents under your tree!

Peep-through the diecut holes and lift the flaps to discover all your favourite characters in this chunky board book based on bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo.Explore the deep dark wood with Mouse and see if you can spot the Gruffalo in this interactive novelty book, based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo – with peep-holes and flaps to lift on every page, plus a surprise fold-out ending!Perfect for young Gruffalo fans, Have You Seen the Gruffalo? is a fun peep-inside book featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With a simple text based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, this chunky board book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the world of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original picture book too.More Gruffalo novelty books to enjoy: The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book, Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book and It's the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book.

Light up your Christmas with this super-special festive addition to the bestselling That's not my... series. With a bigger format, sparkly foiled cover and light-up surprise at the end, That's not my... Christmas Tree is the perfect gift for babies and toddlers.Light up your Christmas with this super-special festive addition to the bestselling That's not my... series.With a bigger format, sparkly foiled cover and lights to discover on the final page, That's not my... Christmas Tree is the perfect present for babies and toddlers. The best first Christmas gift!Turn the pages to explore the bumpy trunk, prickly branches, sparkly decorations and shiny presents on the Christmas trees, all brought to life with the familiar little white mouse to spot on every page.One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK and the series has sold over 31 million copies around the world! With over 70 titles in the series, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns.Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?

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★榮獲義大利波隆那拉加茲童書獎（The Bologna Ragazzi Award）★榮獲德國國際青年圖書館「白烏鴉大獎」（The White Ravens Award）★教育部閱讀起步走適合嬰幼兒閱讀圖書★書末附延伸遊戲，除了複習故事中的長度比較，還能認知動物名稱。大象的鼻子，蛇的身體，長頸鹿的脖子……當動物們都在為自己有過人的長度感到自豪時，從外表看不出來哪裡比較長的公雞也驕傲的說：「要比長，我可不會輸！」猜一猜，公雞到底什麼比較長呢？測量對幼兒來說是有趣的經驗，他們可以從生活中常見的瓶瓶罐罐的大小來學容量，從各式各樣的鉛筆和尺來認識不一樣的長度。家長如果透過遊戲的方式，例如孩子最喜歡的「比較」遊戲，更能讓他們在愉快的「比一比」過程中進行學習。從「比一比，誰最大？」到「比一比，誰最高？」，都可以讓孩子玩得不亦樂乎，並從中獲得「大小」、「高矮」、「厚薄」、「長短」等概念，對於日後培養語言表達能力和數學邏輯發展都很有幫助。《比一比，誰最長？》就是以此概念創作的有趣繪本，它帶領幼兒在閱讀的過程中認識每種動物的「長」處，同時提醒小讀者在欣賞別人的優點之餘，也不需要妄自菲薄，因為每個人都有獨一無二的特長！※有注音

膽子有多大，看得世界就有多大！想去國外自在旅行，考慮再三卻無法成行？害怕聽不懂？擔心不會說？……這些，「愛玩咖互動式旅遊英語」都能幫你輕鬆解決！給你自助出遊的動力及勇氣，不要再等，帶著愛玩咖，即刻出發！想去泰國吃道地的酸辣蝦湯；想去體會走在巴黎香榭麗舍大道的時尚氣息；想去感受全球首屈一指的羅馬梵蒂岡聖彼得大教堂的震撼……想去哪裡就去哪裡，別因為英語不靈光，就讓人生充滿遺憾！讓這本最好用的實境互動式旅遊書，帶你邊玩邊學開口說，還能聽得懂，放心大膽地踏出自助旅遊的每一步！本書每一個情境都是背包客的旅遊經歷，小開本設計，隨時翻開就能用，出國帶著這本比平板還小的實境英語書，方便也更實用。【給一直不敢自助旅遊的你】※翻開書就能用，表達輕鬆，還能聽得懂！11大主題＋250個情境＋超過500實用句，一來一往互動溝通好容易。從出國搭機、國外食衣住行安排、逛街購物樂趣……旅遊途中最實用的會話，讓你在需要或緊急的時候能快速找到使用之外，更多相關的口語表達也全收錄。另外，實境的互動對話設計，能問能答、老外說的也能聽得懂，出國玩得盡興順暢，一點都不害怕。EX1：能脫口而出多種說法【最常用法】我要結帳。 Check, please.【補充說法】 I need the bill, please. 這樣也同樣可以表達「我要結帳。」EX2：能聽懂老外不同回答問：Would you mind swapping seats with me? 你介意跟我換位置嗎？【可以換】Sure, go ahead! 當然可以！【沒辦法】I’m afraid not. 恐怕不行！※異國文化及生活習慣小專欄，充實旅遊知識！ 分享有趣的豆知識、旅遊的注意事項、貼心小提醒等等，提供你即時的情報，以及重要的異國相關訊息，不論三五好友結伴同行或一人自在地旅行，都能更愉快盡興，也不擔心觸法踩雷。※擴大企劃：「逛街購物篇」，血拚超方便！出國購物一向是許多人旅遊的一大重點！無論是在百貨公司、便利商店甚至跳蚤市場、路邊攤；想要買服飾、當地特產、配件、美容保養品……；想議價、問尺寸、退稅、退換貨……獨立特別企劃篇章設計，讓你隨翻即說、即學即用，溝通無礙，購物淋漓盡致更過癮。※純正美語發音會話語音檔，隨時培養英語耳！外師純正美語錄音，隨時都能利用任何零碎時間臨陣磨槍或平日自學增進英語力。從發音到觀光會話，瞬間

▃▄▅西班牙暢銷知名作家 × 波隆那插畫展得獎插畫家▅▄▃睡不著的時候，我們都會數羊……∖但是，如果小羊就是不願意跳過柵欄，會怎麼樣呢？∕★「馬德里書商公會」最佳插畫獎★Cuatrogatos Foundation最佳兒童繪本★Plastilina & Bloggers最佳插畫獎當你睡不著的時候，你會怎麼做？你會閉上眼睛、開始數：1隻羊、2隻羊、3隻羊……小羊一隻一隻跳過柵欄，你的眼皮也愈來愈重、愈來愈重，最後沉沉的進入夢鄉。每天晚上，小男孩麥克都會呼叫睡覺小羊，牠們排成一排、準備跳過柵欄：1隻羊、2隻羊、3隻羊……奇怪，第4隻羊跑去哪裡了？原來，4號小羊不想跳過柵欄！其他小羊都好驚訝，為什麼不想跳呢？現在該你了！而且，如果4號小羊不跳過柵欄，麥克就睡不著了……但是，4號小羊就是不想跳，牠躲在樹林裡、草叢中，就是不願意跳過柵欄。時鐘滴答滴答走，麥克睜著大大的眼睛！如果4號小羊不跳過柵欄，麥克就沒辦法睡覺……如果是你的話，你會怎麼做呢？【國際媒體讚譽】「動畫般的插圖加上黑色線條，描繪出綠白相間的牧場情景，對比小男孩麥克睡不著時的黑藍交織畫面，讓這個新奇而精采的故事更吸引人。書中的文字也幽默的重新詮釋在失眠時所進行的儀式。」──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus，適合5～8歲圖畫書）「一如既往，谷瑞迪簡單幾筆畫，就能如實的描繪出動物角色的特徵；簡樸的背景，就能讓人物亮眼。」──《出版者週刊》（Publishers Weekly）「不論英語或西班牙語版本，閱讀起來都相當流暢且帶著狡黠的幽默，是精采而獨特的兒童睡前故事。」──美國圖書館員書評網Youth Services Book Review「這本獨特的繪本，適合願意反思並且了解故事多層意義的好奇孩子。」──《學校圖書館學報》（School Library Journal）「這本書完美而戲劇化的化解了這個困境──數字既相同又截然不同。1號到9號小羊通常會排成一排跳過柵欄，讓正要入睡的男孩可以好好數一數。然而有一天，4號小羊不願意跳過柵欄。這是一場關於算術與故事的危機，而谷瑞迪的插畫也讓故事更幽默而緊湊。」──《紐約時報》專欄〈在對話中學會算術〉（Counting on Conversation, The New York Times）「一則關於『不隨波逐流』的故事，圖畫相當可愛活潑。」──圖書館員書評部落格Kiss the B

《A Daydreamy Child Takes a Walk》出自義大利童話大師Gianni Rodari的經典故事集《Telephone Tales》，由國際知名插畫家Beatrice Alemagna繪製，全新詮釋孩子天真的靈魂。小喬凡尼走在路上，注意力卻被花草、雲朵、世界的細節吸走，結果竟「遺失」了自己。這個看似荒誕的故事，卻巧妙捕捉孩子專注於生活微小處的美好，是一首送給所有孩子與仍懷有童心大人的溫柔讚歌。Written by Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children's literature, and charmingly illustrated by award-winning artist Beatrice Alemagna, this bright, sweet story reminds us what children are really like in the most essential and beautiful way!Little Giovanni is always daydreaming, always paying attention to the small miracles that lead him to lose track of the big picture. So even though he's promised his mama to keep his eyes open on his walk, he can't help but get distracted. Cheerful, carefree, and curious, Giovanni literally loses himself as he discovers the wide, wonderful world around him. Here, Rodari highlights the gorgeous way children give themselves over to their attention to the world by having Giovanni lose parts of himself as he walks along. Should his mam

Dotty和另一隻Dotty是一對相同的手套。當條紋手套Stripes失去搭檔、成為孤單的一隻時，她們嫌她「不成對」，拒絕讓她加入。可不久後，Dotty自己也成了單隻手套，被新配成對的Stripes排除在外。小女孩看著這一切，問了一句：「為什麼一定要配對？」這句話讓手套們明白，原來「配對」有時會讓人感到被排擠。於是她們學會欣賞彼此的不同。本書以輕鬆對話和幽默筆調，讓孩子理解友情與歸屬的真意，也鼓勵勇敢做自己。A single mitten is excluded by a matching pair in this endearing picture book about friendship, belonging and the pressure to "match." For fans of The Day the Crayons Quit.Dotty and Other Dotty are a matching set of mittens. When another mitten, Stripes, loses her partner and becomes a single mitten, they don't feel the need to include her. She doesn't "match" them, so she is banished to the dark, lonely pocket of the Little Girl who owns them. Before long, however, Dotty loses her partner, and now she doesn't match the reunited pair of Stripes and Other Stripes, who in turn banish her to the pocket. "YOU don't match!" they tell her.When the Little Girl, who has been listening to their conversations, weighs in with a huge question ("Why do you have to match?"), the mittens are shocke

本書改寫亞瑟王傳說中鮮為人知的騎士 Morien，由好友 Kaliis Smith 與《#1 New York Times》暢銷作家 Holly Black 共同創作。Morien 是位來自北非的年輕騎士，為尋找多年未歸的父親而踏上旅途。一路上，他遇見的騎士幾乎都想與他一戰。直到結識幾位願意同行的夥伴，他才體會到友情與信任的重要，也終於找到失散的父親。故事節奏明快，兼具幽默、冒險與情感，插圖生動，讓傳統騎士故事有了新風貌。重新詮釋冷門亞瑟王傳說角色冒險中融入幽默與溫暖情誼插畫細膩，吸引中年級讀者Full of humor, drama, and adventure, this retelling of a little-known figure of Arthurian Legend, co-written by friends Kaliis Smith and #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, is perfect for any knight in training. Prince Morien was brave and clever and true...The brave North African knight Morien is on a quest to find his father, who had set off on an adventure of his own and never returned. But every knight he meets wants to fight! At first, Morien is determined to best them all, until he meets some knights willing to quest with him. Together, they discover not only the importance of friendship, but also Morien's long-lost father!

An imaginative and heartfelt book that reminds us that there is no loss without love. When Grief first arrives, it is like an elephant--so big that there is hardly room for anything else. But over time, Grief can become smaller and smaller--first a deer, then a fox, a mouse, and finally a flickering firefly in the darkness leading us down a path of loving remembrance. This lyrical work is an empathetic and comforting balm for anyone who is experiencing grief, be it grieving the loss of a loved one or losses in the world around us. REASSURING FEELINGS BOOK: Children can often feel confused by their emotions. The gentle voice and soft illustrations in this book help to make these emotions feel less frightening, and the hopeful ending provides a reassuring message that grief will transform over time. TIMELESS REFLECTION ON GRIEF: The perennial themes of grief and sadness, as well as the graceful art style, make this perfect for anyone who is dealing with feelings of loss, whether that inv

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

Volume five of Studies on Humanistic Buddhism contains eight articles translated from Chinese, one article that was written in English, and four student papers. The theme of the articles is Humanistic Chan Buddhism, particularly Fo Guang Chan as developed by Venerable Master Hsing Yun. The articles in this volume give us a taste of the flavor of Chan. We see that Chan is both prosaic and profound. Chan emphasizes the cultivation of wisdom through practice in everyday life.

萃取，不僅僅是釋放咖啡的味道和香氣，更是釋放咖啡的靈魂！溫度精準掌控，動作專注虔誠如同對待情人一般咖啡師擁有一顆對咖啡狂熱的心……#一本習得31家咖啡名店的萃取技術#每一家都有獨特的萃取心法➡追求更有個性的咖啡？隨著咖啡豆品質的提升，愈來愈多店家致力於追求更能夠突顯咖啡豆個性與味道的萃取方法。因此，本書將為大家介紹31家以美味咖啡聞名的咖啡店‧烘豆工坊他們最引以為傲的萃取技術。➡會介紹哪些萃取的方式呢？本書收錄的萃取種類以濾紙滴濾法為首，另外包含濾布滴濾法、虹吸式法、愛樂壓、法式濾壓壺、濃縮咖啡機等多種方式，以及近來蔚為話題的最新型機器。➡舉一反三，沖出專屬自己的咖啡透過本書了解各店家對於器具挑選和萃取的見解，以及各店家使用的萃取技術。希望大家能從各店家的堅持中獲得啟發與學習新知，從中探索出最適合自己且專屬於自己的萃取方式。現在讓我們一起開啟這扇門，進入咖啡的新世界。【本書特色】(1)介紹各式各樣的萃取方法，包含手沖法（濾紙滴濾法、濾布滴濾法）、虹吸式法、愛樂壓法、法式濾壓壺法，以及最新萃取器具、濃縮咖啡機等。(2)提供全國31家咖啡‧烘豆工坊的咖啡萃取概念。(3)本書架構：針對收錄的每一家咖啡店，首先介紹店家基本資料、對於咖啡萃取的觀念，接著介紹店家使用的咖啡萃取方式。若各店家有獨自的使用術語，本書也會配合使用專用術語。【名家咖啡萃取概念～摘錄】TRUNK COFFEE透過注水方式與溫度穩定萃取品質，打造新鮮且色香味均衡的咖啡Okaffe Kyoto關鍵字是「細心周到」。萃取者的態度與器具特質相互吻合Philocoffea 201腦中隨時意識「均勻一致」THE COFFEESHOP愛樂壓反轉倒置法，萃取清澈爽口冰咖啡『STYLE COFFEE』重視與咖啡豆消費者的「對話」。一個能夠思考咖啡味覺的空間GLITCH COFFEE&ROASTERS百般嘗試後的配方與堅持進行濃度測定，為客人獻上一杯充滿生產者心血的美味咖啡

An unforgettable journey into our ancient past, containing powerful lessons to learn about our future.Today there are 20 million species on our planet. Yet what we see is just a snapshot in time. 99% of earth's inhabitants are lost to our deep past. The story of what happened to these lineages--their rise and their fall--is truly remarkable.Accompanying the ground-breaking Netflix series, Life on our Planet uses the latest technology to bring long-extinct creatures back to life. It tells the story of life's epic battle to conquer and survive on Earth, showing in a new light what's been lost to us, and how life's future is now being written by us. From ancient ocean worlds and plant life's first forays onto land, to the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and the devastation of the last Ice Age, this is a sweeping view of evolution, through five extinctions and, with the arrival of humans on earth, the beginning of the sixth...With over 200 photos and images from the series created by the te

Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith. Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up. With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre.A book to treasure and share. Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker.

全臺狂銷 50 萬冊的《專門替中國人寫的英文課本》系列，為了讓廣大的讀者有更多的練習機會，現在正式推出《專門替中國人寫的英文練習本》！李家同：「熟知文法觀念後，要培養閱讀文章的習慣與能力！」英文練習本依據課本文法程度設計活潑有趣的短文或對話，練習題豐富、紮實，除了複習課本內的句型，更能增進單字，訓練閱讀理解能力，是課後延伸、總複習的最佳輔助教材。《專門替中國人寫的英文練習本──初級本上冊》針對《專門替中國人寫的英文課本──初級本上冊》分為 (A)、(B) 兩部分，Part (A) 為課本第 1 課至第 8 課的總複習；Part (B) 為初級本上冊課本全冊的總複習，每部分 10 回，全書共 20 回。每回包含短文一篇或對話一則，練習題則包括英翻中、填空、造句、改錯、單字配合題練習等。隨書附朗讀光碟一片及互動光碟一片。互動光碟中短文及對話可點選全文朗讀及單句朗讀，另有單字朗讀練習。練習題可反覆練習並對照答案，互動情境讓學習更生動！推薦逢甲大學語言中心 文庭澍今年年初我從北二高南下，在草屯轉國道6號公路，沿著層層峰巒，不出半小時已來到聞名已久的博幼基金會，在這裡我跟年輕的英文老師有約。這些充滿教學熱誠的老師，不但在教學研習會上分組討論學生遇到的困難及分享解決方法，還以短劇方式，呈現自己得意的一門課。在回家的路上，一幕幕與這些老師討論英語教學的畫面，不斷閃過腦海。埔里小朋友何其幸運，能在一間間整齊安靜的小教室裡由老師課後指導英文功課！隔沒多久，我從聯經編輯手中收到博幼老師配合《專門替中國人寫的英文課本》編寫的《英文練習本》，翻閱這些老師親手編寫的小故事，我的驚訝更甚於從前。這些老師創作了適合小朋友閱讀的英文小故事，每課只用區區四、五句話，就呈現一段完整有趣的故事。故事生字不多卻跟生活息息相關，例如描寫一位名叫Angela內向的小女孩，課文寫道：「She is quiet. She seldom talks.」接著點出這位小女孩的特殊飲食習慣：「She does not eat rice. She only drinks Coke.」最後用一句話提醒小朋友不吃飯只喝可樂可對身體無益喔：This is not good for the health.除了生動的故事外，本書最引人注意的是排版清楚，明白易懂，習題份量恰到好處，讓學生不會心生畏懼。以學生的能力，讀完課文

Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book Dear Zoo is a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike. This interactive pop-up edition retains all the charm of the original story and is packed full of exciting surprises, with pop-up animals on every page. Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent – a very tall giraffe, a fierce lion and even a very jumpy frog.Will the zoo ever manage to send the perfect pet?With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals, The Pop-Up Dear Zoo is a must for every child's bookshelf.

Award-winning writer, columnist, and journalists Carl Zimmer selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in 2022.A collection of the best science and nature articles written in 2022, selected by guest editor Carl Zimmer and series editor Jaime Green.

Explore the beauty and majesty of planet Earth in this compendium, with more than 100 incredible stories and images.The world is so much more complex than young minds can fathom, from molten-hot rock and smoldering volcanoes to icy glaciers and bubbling springs. This book about the Earth for kids aged 7+ unlocks all the mysteries of our living, breathing planet. An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth looks at our constantly changing planet, with striking images and scientific ideas that are easy for children to understand. Starting at the center of the Earth, the book examines each layer in forensic detail: from Earth's metallic core, drilling through Earth's tough crust until emerging out onto the planet's surface, with its lush green rainforests, sparkling oceans, and snow-capped mountains, before sailing up into Earth's airy atmosphere. This detailed planet Earth book for kids offers: - More than 100 stories about planet Earth, from snowflakes to cave pearls, each one accompanied b

哈巴狗布布的主人貝拉將成為收容所『領養寵物』遊行的女王！貝拉的工作是幫收容所的小狗和小貓找到永遠的家，而布布王子也想要幫忙。但成為皇室成員並不像看起來那麼容易！貝拉和布布能否在王座上找到屬於自己的家？全書滿版的彩色插圖，這本幽默可愛的日記風格早期章節書，絕對適合所有喜愛毛茸茸伙伴的小讀者！The ninth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone’s favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub the pug’s human, Bella, is going to be queen of the shelter’s Adopt-an-Animal parade! It’s Bella’s job to find forever homes for the shelter pups and kitties, and Prince Bub wants to help. But being royal isn’t as easy as it looks! Will Bella and Bub ever feel at home on the throne?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the bes

Discover when, how, where, and why fungi grow in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book in the vein of When the Sky Glows and Animal Architects. Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine everywhere on earth. Some are edible, some are medicinal, some are even poisonous. Step into this book and discover the amazing array of mushrooms and see how they multiply. Learn how fungi heal and help humans. Explore the incredible underground fungal network that helps forests thrive. And so much more!

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!As a child, [REDACTED] lived an unremarkable life with his parents, playing war games with his friends and quarreling with his father. It never occurred to young [REDACTED] that the life he’d taken for granted might one day end…

One of TIME Magazine's Top 100 Fantasy Novels of All Time -- Now in Paperback! Locus Award Winner--Best First Novel A National Indie Bestseller Nebula Award Finalist Lodestar Award Finalist Ignyte Award Finalist TIME's Best 100 Fantasy Books of All Time NPR Best of the Year Booklist's Top 10 First Novels for Youth A BookPage Best of the Year Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" PNBA Bestseller Publishers Weekly Best of the Year Buzzfeed's Best YA SFF of the Year Shelf-Awareness Best of the Year AICL Best YA of the Year NECBA Windows & Mirrors Selection NEIBA Award Finalist Tor Best of the Year Kirkus Best YA of the Year Publishers Weekly Flying Start American Indian Youth Literature Award Finalist "Groundbreaking." --TIME "Deeply enjoyable from start to finish."--NPR "Utterly magical." --SyFyWire "Atmospheric and lyrical...a gorgeous work of art."--BuzzFeed "One of the best YA debuts of 2020. Read it."--Marieke Nijkamp ★ "A fresh voice and perspective."--Booklist, starred revi

Though Nomoto is at peace with her sexuality, she can’t shake the uneasiness she feels when she struggles to relate to other lesbians’ stories. Meanwhile, Kasuga receives a text message that causes unwelcome memories to come rushing back…Luckily, the new year brings new friends—and as their dinner party of two expands, so do their feelings for each other!

Fresh from the oven! PIZZA AND TACO are ready for more fun, more laughs, and more awesomeness in this 6-book boxed set! This collectible box includes the first six books about everyone's favorite food besties--Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?Best Party Ever!Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for SchoolRock Out!Dare to be Scared! These hilarious young graphic novels with chapters--that have been called "a perfect choice for early readers on their way to Dog Man, " (Booklist)--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step for kids on the way to reading graphic novels and longer chapter books.

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this second installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace and her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appears and whisks Grace away to the Dragon King's lair, she learns that Daijiang and his underlings are searching for an ancient relic that will let them subjugate the dragons, and Grace needs to find it first!With Grace's burgeoning Hunxue powers, the team must get to Paris and stop Daijiang's plan. But their new ally, Dr. Kim, may not be all she appears, and Daijiang has formidable allies of his own: a strangely familiar accomplice and a terrifying, powerful dragon that could threaten all of Paris.

Mongolia, a vibrant democracy landlocked between Russia and China, stands on the edge of becoming Asia’s next boom nation—one of the richest countries per capita in the region. Referred to as the “wolf economy” for its vast natural resources—copper, gold, and rare earth metals—today, it is also home to a growing number of cutting-edge tech startups and international lifestyle brands. Its vast steppe landscape lends itself not only to herding and tourism but also renewable energy production and filmmaking. This book is about the individuals who are fighting to strengthen the country’s democracy and diversify its economy. It is about innovators aiming to realize Mongolia’s promise as a hub for green energy, tech and lifestyle entrepreneurs who are shaking up traditional industries, and go-getters who have left high-flying jobs on Wall Street to return to the country they love and play their part in moving it forward. Unlocking a country’s potential is never easy. But if

著名小說《六號病房》背後的一場世紀考察「跟隨契訶夫一步一腳印，進入他的思緒，啟程走這一遭人間煉獄的歷險，時刻深思此書所帶來的種種問題意識與人文關懷。」―中研院文哲所副研究員　陳相因◆　俄羅斯國立聖彼得堡大學語言所俄國文學史系碩士／英國劍橋大學三一學院、斯拉夫研究系與東方研究系兩系博士／中研院文哲所副研究員　陳相因　專文導讀◆　契訶夫生涯唯一一部非虛構作品◆「十九世紀最好的報導文學」――紐約客（New Yorker）雜誌 薩哈林島（另譯為庫頁島）是北太平洋上介於韃靼海峽和鄂霍次克海之間的一個長條形島嶼，四面環水。從十九世紀六十年代起，俄羅斯帝國把它當作是罪犯無法逃脫的天然監獄，將成千上萬的政治犯和刑事犯流放到這裡，從事苦役勞動。 一八九○年，契訶夫決定前往薩哈林考察，他參觀監獄、和苦役犯談話，記錄了近一萬個囚徒和移民的近況，甚至目睹了死刑和種種酷刑，深受震動。三個月後，他回到莫斯科，花了三年的時間，寫出《薩哈林島行旅》。在這裡，一切都如同他的景色一般，蕭瑟且孤寂 這一趟旅途改變了契訶夫此後一生的創作方向，也為世界的人對於沙皇政權、薩哈林島帶來更深刻的理解，直到現今也是最重要理解薩哈林島的來源。 契訶夫一生中極其重要的令人難忘的作品，對後來的作品和俄羅斯社會都產生了巨大的影響。｜國內推薦｜俄羅斯國立聖彼得堡大學語言所俄國文學史系碩士／英國劍橋大學三一學院、斯拉夫研究系與東方研究系兩系博士／中研院文哲所副研究員　陳相因　專文導讀《 零下六十八度─二戰後臺灣人的西伯利亞戰俘經驗》作者　陳力航――掛名推薦｜國際好評｜• 「契訶夫的《薩哈林島行旅》是十九世紀最好的報導文學。」―紐約客（New Yorker）雜誌• 「契訶夫的抒情與自然主義衝動之間產生的張力，寫作出始終引人入勝的敘事」―獨立報（The Independent）• 「《薩哈林島行旅》永遠不會讓《櫻桃園》黯然失色，但它同樣是一部令人印象深刻的傑作。」―泰晤士報文學增刊（The Times Literary Supplement）• 「作為一部文學作品，《薩哈林島行旅》是一部內斂、凝重、不帶感情色彩的散文傑作… 但整體影響卻令人難以忘懷」―觀察者報

★ 榮獲小盧卡大賽利維奧索西年度最佳圖畫書獎（Livio Sossi Prize - Picture Book of the Year）！★ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。★ 美國亞馬遜５顆星滿分好評！你擔心會下大雨，卻晴空萬里；不知哪來的貓咪，竟想和你做朋友；爸爸突然拉奏的樂曲，是你遺忘已久的了。意料之外的情感，或大或小，從每一天，每地方，每時代而來，照亮我們的生活，帶來不同驚喜。A blue sky suddenly, though you feared a downpour.A cat popped out from who knows where who wants to be your friend.The surprising dad's song which you hadn't heard for too long.Unexpected emotions, big and small, that brighten life and surprise us every day,At every latitude, at every age. 適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：４－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲