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《圓覺經》全名《大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經》，透過文殊師利等十二位菩薩與佛陀的問答，宣說如來圓覺妙理，揭櫫一切眾生具足圓覺妙心，是指引如何修行成佛的經典。《圓覺經》廣受唐代天台、華嚴、禪宗、密宗重視，北宋郭印提出佛教四書，清末吳坤修甄選釋氏十三經，它從未缺席，又早早流布高麗與鎌倉時代的朝鮮、日本。該經一卷之薄，允為東亞漢傳佛教「經中之睛」。是次新注新譯，深度利用東亞文獻以校勘、輯佚，紹述唐僧玄奘忠於原典及思想、語言原貌之傳統，從佛學乃至文學角度，予以精當闡釋，化深奧為易懂，內容至簡至要。〈導讀〉一文更明析該經結構、善本、善注、文體，乃至東亞古典時代地位諸議題。研讀佛教經典者，切莫錯過。The Sūtra of Perfect Englightenment 圓覺經, whose full title is The Nītârtha Sūtra on the canon of the great and expansive Perfect Enlightenment (Dà fāngguăng yuánjué xiūduōluó liǎoyì jīng) 大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經, uses a conversation between the Buddha and twelve Bodhisattvas, led by Mañjuśrī, to promulgate the wondrous doctrine of perfect enlightenment. It discloses that all sentient beings have an innate mind of perfect enlightenment, and guides them on how to train to attain Buddhahood. In the Tang dynasty, the Sūtra of Perfect Enlightenment was held in high esteem by the Tiantai, Huayan, Chan, and Vajrayāna (Esoteric) schools. And it was listed in the four Buddhist classics proposed by the Northern Song’s G

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。 Read About It： 逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。 Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases： 逐個介紹課本裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。 Learn About Sentence Structure： 說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。 延伸補充FYI： 針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。 Give it a shot!： 課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

此書配合108課綱，三民普通型高級中學英文課本內容編寫。是自主學習、課後複習最佳夥伴。本書針對課本、附冊的重點：課文、單字片語、句型詳加解析，並搭配專業老師精心編寫的即時練習，讓學習有重點，效率高。 † Read About It： 逐句講解課本裡，每課課文文法重點、句構並提供中文翻譯。 † Words for Production & Idioms and Phrases： 逐個介紹附冊裡的單字與片語，並提供搭配用法等補充資訊。 † Learn About Sentence Structure： 說明課本內重點句型的意義與用法。 † 延伸補充FYI： 針對當課相關的額外資訊，彙整成四大類，字詞知識、Usage、字以類聚、slang & saying。提高自主學習效率。 † Give it a shot!： 課文、單字片語、句型的即時練習，加深印象。

在《飛越創傷》，烏蘇拉沃爾茲勇敢且充滿智慧地面對這最殘酷的問題：「靈魂謀殺之後靈魂是否凋零？」她綜括此領域的文獻及方法學範疇，提出許多真實例證與個案研究，為整合創傷之後的殘破碎片，示現一個切合實際且充滿希望的漸進式療法。她指出這條狹窄的通道，從自我死亡的必須性、堅守最艱難的中間帶，通往照料那份更擴展且更能容納的自我狀態的誕生。《飛越創傷》不只貢獻這個領域，也為靈魂在面對即使最具殺傷力的創傷時所展現的回復力，做出經典的研究。 ――James Hollis, Ph.D. 德州休士頓榮格學派心理分析師暨作家 以超凡的方式綜合創傷在心靈中引發的各個面向，烏蘇拉沃爾茲著實提供讀者一條「超越」苦難以獲得智慧的路徑；其一生的經驗被編織成一條藉由內心與靈魂組成的啟示織錦。作者透過在創傷領域的大膽探索，反思在二十一世紀中逐漸浮現的工作範式已將科學與靈性置入緊密的連結。任何曾被創傷碰觸的人，都會從這本書得到深切的助益。 ――Joe Cambray, Ph.D. 國際分析心理學協會前任主席 在這部充滿洞察的作品，烏蘇拉沃爾茲要我們在處理失落與創傷時，將榮格的《紅書》當作一本地圖或一個樣板。如果你在尋找創傷臨床治療與復原的相關指引，或是尋找修復你自己的一份引導，你將在這本書裡發現一座蘊藏豐富的寶庫。 ――Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D. The Resilient Spirit: Transforming Suffering into Insight and Renewal 與Subject to Change: Jung, Gender and Subjectivity in Psychoanalysis作者 這部深感人心的著作，對榮格學派在此領域的研究做出卓著貢獻。沃爾茲博士具有傲人的本領，將創傷在靈性、原型與臨床各層面上順利做出整合。針對創傷的轉化潛能，以及苦難產生的意義，她那具有智慧的思考令人鼓舞。這本書是在此領域工作的心理治療師們必讀的作品。 ――Lionel Corbett, M.D. Pacifica Graduate Institute核心教員 Psyche and the Sacred, The Sacred Cauldron, 以及The Religion Function of the Psyche作者

打破400年來醫界對疼痛的片面理解完整傳授連醫學院也沒告訴醫師的疼痛管理新方法全人角度多管齊下，幫你找回無痛生活那些殺不死你的，只會令你更抓狂！吃藥沒有效、成因找不到，為什麼慢性疼痛治不好？你不知道的是，疼痛，比你想得更複雜……「決定成敗的，不是目標，而是系統。」──詹姆斯‧克利爾，《原子習慣》作者▍實踐出真知，英國疼痛醫學權威的解痛新招！據統計，全世界逾15億人患有無法診斷的疼痛，終日為慢性疼痛所苦。由世界衛生組織頒行、2022年正式生效的《國際疾病分類第十一版》（ICD-11），首次將慢性疼痛獨立視為一種症狀，顯見其已成為不容忽視的全球健康問題。擁有20年疼痛醫療臨床經驗的拉文德蘭醫師，將他的專業轉化為這本開創性的指南。他在書中指出，每個人的疼痛症狀都是獨特且個人化的，需要以整體、全面的方式看待慢性疼痛，並將心理健康與身體健康同時考慮在內。他提供了7大方法多管齊下的方式，幫助讀者有效克服慢性疼痛問題：☆藥物Medication☆介入措施Intervention☆神經科學與壓力管理Neuroscience and stress management☆飲食／營養Diet/nutrition☆睡眠Sleep☆運動與動作Exercise and movement☆身心療法Therapies of the mind and body▍英美高達96%的醫學院，沒有疼痛專門必修課程！根據紐西蘭公衛學者研究，全球各大洲383所醫學院，在歐洲有近80%、英美高達96%的醫學院，沒有疼痛相關的專門必修課程；許多學校傳授給醫學生的疼痛觀念，仍停留在數十年前的研究結果，延續著400年前笛卡兒時代所流傳下來的疼痛迷思，以為疼痛必然出於某個身體結構的問題，而疼痛的信號會沿著預定的痛覺神經傳到大腦，由腦部某一區域來做處理。於是乎，傳統上對於疼痛的處理方式，就只剩下阻斷神經訊號的藥物，以及無止盡的手術（介入措施）。最新研究已經指出，疼痛訊號的傳遞並非經由單一路徑，大腦中許多部位也都會參與痛覺的處理；很多時候，疼痛也並非是身體結構的問題。面對難纏的慢性疼痛，我們不能再頭痛醫頭、腳痛醫腳，而是需要一套新的觀念、新的方法。▍寫給每一個「痛痛人」的疼痛管理完全指南！本書挑戰了現代醫學的當前方法與傳統的身心二元思維，帶給讀者手術與鴉片類止痛藥物以外的替代方案，以及可幫助每位慢性疼痛患者發展「無痛思維」的

Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is a preschool show now streaming on Netflix! In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Chico Bon Bon dog-sits a mischievous, runaway pup! When Elkin John asks Chico to watch his dog, Bernie, for the day, Chico thinks he's in for an easy afternoon. But as it turns out, Bernie hates being on his leash, and slips out of it every chance he gets. It's up to Chico and his friends to invent the perfect pet leash that Bernie will love. CHICO BON BON(TM) MONKEY WITH A TOOL BELT(TM) Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt Copyright (c) 2021 Monkey WTB Limited, a Silvergate Media company. All rights reserved.

Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is a preschool show now streaming on Netflix! Chico Bon Bon and his Fix-It Force deliver an egg to the hospital in this 8x8 storybook. Neil and Nell Ostrich call on the Banana Phone, asking the Fix-It Force for help to bring their egg to the Hatchery Hospital before it hatches! The Fix-It Force takes the egg and Ostriches through Blunderburg in Tool Force One, using balloons, marshmallows, and pudding to cushion the egg and deliver it safely. CHICO BON BON(TM) MONKEY WITH A TOOL BELT(TM) Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt Copyright (c) 2021 Monkey WTB Limited, a Silvergate Media company. All rights reserved.

real stories & advice from older girls who've been there-& survived!If you're a teen girl, having close friends and a fun social life is a major factor in your happiness. When relationships are solid, you feel good. When they're not, it can be hard to focus on anything else. Adults may want to help, but you'll probably find yourself thinking, You have no idea what this is like. That's where The Teen Girl's Survival Guide comes in, offering must-have tips and advice from older girls who've been where you are now-and made it through.Packed with real-life stories, words of wisdom, and fun quizzes, this is your go-to guide for making great friends while staying true to yourself. One survival tip at a time, you'll build a sense of genuine confidence and gain the skills you need to have the social life you deserve. So, if you're ready to attract, create, and sustain positive relationships that'll keep you smiling, The Teen Girl's Survival Guide is for you!"The best part of the book i

There’s nothing like a hug to make your anger go away. It’s MAGIC!What happens when a little dragon gets angry? She FLAMES red-hot . . . and things get burnt. Then she feels sad and lonely. Through th

讓植物畫家提升功力的祕技，大師從”構圖”開始就不同。美國權威書評BookAuthority評鑑：超越時代，色鉛筆植物畫最優秀的書籍之一！ 美國重磅級植物畫家────溫蒂‧霍蓮德Wendy Hollender三十多年插畫經驗集萃而成的教學法 ★植物與動物類圖書第一名、粉彩暨水彩類排名前十大★美國亞馬遜讀者4.5顆星推薦★英國亞馬遜讀者4.5顆星推薦 A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing and Painting 美國重磅級色鉛筆植物畫家，溫蒂‧霍蓮德Wendy Hollender集三十多年教學經驗，分享最精萃植物畫作品，她筆下的植物飽滿豐潤，栩栩如生，花朵皺褶柔美，根鬚拔土而生，葉脈乃神殿之柱，果實尤其讓人垂涎欲滴，形體色彩寫實而動人。 本書也是紐約植物園（NYBG）認證課程推薦讀物，作品範例和步驟解說超過350幀圖片，以小篇幅單元拆解基礎概念，從繪畫原則到素材主題，涵蓋植物畫的知識與你要畫的大自然事物，引導你運用油性和水性色鉛筆來作畫，溫蒂對明暗光影比例和重疊技法有獨到見解，畫出來的植物生動而細節豐富，畫中常有她與植物的生活筆記，閱讀本書您將可望循序漸進晉升畫家等級！ 跟著溫蒂一起探索植物畫世界：• 觀察與欣賞每一種植物的可愛特點• 準備好自然色系的色鉛筆和必要工具• 設置良好光源以照明素材並掌握明暗• 練習九階明度條以畫出漸層且立體的植物• 從色相環來認識色彩如何對比與調和• 認識葉片、花朵、果實、根鬚的要點• 找一張桌子，拿起筆來開始慢慢畫 ［台灣植物畫家和自然生態學者好評推薦］北鳥｜自然美學時光李星瑤｜色鉛筆畫家克萊兒（森林裡的旋轉木馬）｜水彩插畫家呂麗秋（Rachel 愛畫畫）｜植物插畫家紀瑋婷｜植物畫家胖胖樹王瑞閔｜植物科普作家胡哲明｜台大生態學與演化生物學教授兼所長、植物標本館館長；台大博物館群副總館長陳坤燦｜園藝研究家黃瀚嶢｜生態插畫家鄭杏倩｜植物藝術工作室 粉專版主Hana陳蔚｜花裡 FORi Flower花藝師 亞馬遜讀者評價：• 這本書華麗無比，誠如溫蒂‧霍蓮德的植物畫作品一樣，光是翻閱就予人極大樂趣。可讀性高、架構清楚、且深具啟發，我照書中建議補齊作

When the past won't stay buried... In Their Footsteps by New York Times Bestselling Author Tess Gerritsen The quiet scandal surrounding her parents' death has always haunted Beryl Tavistock. Now she's asking dangerous questions, and the answers are proving that the past does not die easily. Pulled into a world of espionage, Beryl quickly discovers that she needs help, and former CIA agent Richard Wolf is her only hope. But in a world where trust is a double-edged sword, friends become enemies, and enemies are killers. FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME Justice for a Ranger by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Rita Herron Texas Ranger Cole McKinney's half brothers have called him back to Justice, Texas, to help solve two murder cases--with their father as the prime suspect. Joey Hendricks came to Justice as the governor's special investigator. Together, she and Cole team up to find answers, unleashing a passion that's impossible to resist. But Joey's own secrets could blow her one chan

Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…?Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat.This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.

Priddy Books' Pop-Up Friends: Croc in Love is an unexpected Valentine's Day book, with a pop-up animal on every spread and a hilarious ending that proves there is someone out there for everyone!.Pridd

Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved --but also forever changed. Now...come the consequences! Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don't necessarily have faith in the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has returned! That's a good thing...right? Unfortunately, the forces aligned against the USP and Ultraman are far more widespread -- and more organized -- than our heroes ever suspected. If they're going to survive, they'll need a new ally of their own...and the man they're thinking of just so happens to be one of the most powerful and influential people in the world. But what's his history with the USP...and why does he seem to have his own hidden agenda? COLLECTING: The Trials Of Ultraman (2021) 1-5

OLD books get NEW doodles - it's the classics as you've never seen them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7 - 9 year olds and fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid and Dav Pilkey. And SHERLOCK HOLMES! Solve a SPOOKY MYSTERY with Holmes and Watson ...but BEWARE OF THE DOG! The world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his best buddy, John Watson, face their most curious case yet, when they investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Could it be linked to the ghostly hound that has haunted the family for centuries? A thrilling tale of mystery, murder and things that go woof in the night. Look out for more COMIC CLASSICS: TREASURE ISLANDClimb aboard with Jim Hawkins, a chatty parrot and a bunch of crazy pirates for a hilarious adventure across the seven seas.GREAT EXPECTATIONSJoin Pip in a rip-roaring story of family secrets, scary grannies and a REALLY annoying big sister.

In this epic conclusion to the Seafire trilogy, which Booklist called “Mad Max by way of Davy Jones,” Caledonia Styx will risk everything—her heart, her crew, and even her life—to defeat Lir and take back the Bullet Seas once and for all.The vicious warlord Aric Athair is dead. But the fight for the Bullet Seas is far from over. Caledonia’s nemesis, Lir—the man responsible for destroying her family—has seized control of the warlord’s army and rendered the seas more dangerous than ever.Caledonia and her crew have fled to Cloudbreak to prepare for an all-out war. And they are not the only ones. Rogue ships and even a few defecting Bullets show up to join their fight. But Lir is always one step ahead of Caledonia, anticipating her every move as he secures the seas for himself.With the fight growing desperate, Caledonia is forced to make an unlikely and unsteady alliance with a new enemy, one who hates Lir almost as much as she does. It’s a terrible gamble that could cost her dearly, but w

《Will》不只是名人回憶錄，更是一堂關於情緒掌控與自我成長的課。Will Smith 在書中坦率回顧從饒舌歌手到票房巨星的非凡旅程，也揭露名利背後的孤獨與家庭張力。他反思「意志力」的力量與代價，提醒讀者，推動我們走向成功的燃料，未必能帶我們回到心之所向的家。全書充滿娛樂感與哲理，既有好萊塢幕後的精彩故事，也有普世適用的人生智慧。One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.Will Smith’s transformation from a fearful child in a tense West Philadelphia home to one of the biggest rap stars of his era and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, with a string of box office successes that will likely never be broken, is an epic tale of inner transformation and outer triumph, and Will tells it astonishingly well. But it's only half the story. Will Smith thought, with good reason, that he had wo

The true story of Guatemala's political turmoil of the 1950s as only a master of fiction can tell itGuatemala, 1954. The military coup perpetrated by Carlos Castillo Armas and supported by the CIA top

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that smoke from wildfires can travel thousands of miles? Yes! If a wildfire is large enough, wind can

With the stroke of a pen, the president of the United States can proclaim a national monument. The Antiquities Act of 1906 was enacted to provide an expedited means to protect areas of natural or cultural significance. Since then, 16 presidents have used the Act to preserve some of America' most treasured public lands and waters. In 2017, an unprecedented executive order was issued questioning these designations by calling for the review of 27 national monuments across 11 states and two oceans, opening the threat of development to vulnerable and irreplaceable natural resources. Our National Monuments, the first book of its kind, introduces these spectacular and unique landscapes. From the north woods of Maine to the cactus-filled deserts of Arizona, America's national monuments include vast lands rivaling the national parks in beauty, diversity, and historical heritage. These critically important landscapes are often under the radar, with limited visitor information available, yet offe

Now a Netflix original movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter!Meet Enola Holmes, teenage girl turned detective and the younger sister to Sherlock Holmes. When Enola

A Netflix Original series!The second book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidThe zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies―but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose?Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally the bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zombies are vanishing . . . before he and his

A Netflix Original series! The highly-anticipated seventh book in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”―Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidWith his zombie-controlling powers growing stronger, Jack Sullivan and his buddies are road-tripping toward the mysterious Tower, where they must once and for all stop Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from descending upon our dimension. But their journey is sidetracked when they are swept up by the Mallusk, an enormous centipede monster carrying the world's largest shopping mall on its back. On board, the kids discover a thriving monster society: Mallusk City! There, they encounter old allies―as well as old foes, who are ruling over Mallusk City with an iron fist. Beating these bad guys in battle is not an option, but beating them in an election is… so Jack runs f

符合108課綱素養教學，涵蓋跨領域學科多元議題與素養， 四大單元全方位的閱讀技巧訓練， 用100篇文章打造核心素養的閱讀力！ 本套書分1–4冊，每冊各有100篇文章及閱讀測驗，以訓練英語閱讀為目的，讓讀者藉由閱讀技巧的訓練，提升閱讀能力、技巧與速度。依學習主題分四大單元，各單元內容針對一學習重點撰寫，包括閱讀技巧（Reading Skills）、字彙學習（Word Study）、學習策略（Study Strategies）、綜合練習（Final Reviews），並配合大量閱讀測驗題。文章主題包羅萬象，囊括各類領域，如文化、藝術、史地、人物、科技、生物、經濟、教育等皆涵蓋其中。 本書特色： 1.程度分級，由淺入深 依程度分級，難度由淺入深，讀者可配合個人英語程度，選擇適合的分冊。 《Book 1》 ▶撰寫字彙：高中字彙1–4級，英檢初中級字表 ▶文章長度：280–300字 《Book 2》 ▶撰寫字彙：高中字彙1–5級，英檢中級、部分中高級字表 ▶文章長度：300–350字 《Book 3》 ▶撰寫字彙：高中字彙1–6級，英檢中高級字表 ▶文章長度：350–370字 《Book 4》 ▶撰寫字彙：高中字彙1–6級，英檢中高級字表、進階字彙 ▶文章長度：400字 2.文章選材最豐富，涵蓋跨領域多元議題與素養 內容豐富，包含文化、藝術、史地、經濟、科技、體育等跨領域學科文章，宛如一套素養培植的知識小百科。讀者不但能提升英文閱讀能力，也能在閱讀中吸收知識，增廣見聞。 3.閱讀單元主題明確，全方位閱讀策略，助學生全面掌握閱讀技巧： 全書依照學習主題分為四大單元，各單元內容針對一學習重點撰寫，包括：  閱讀技巧（Reading Skills）：包含歸納要旨（Main Idea）、找出支持性細節（Supporting Details）、分辨事實與意見（Fact or Opinion）、進行推論（Making Inferences）、瞭解譬喻性語言（Figurative Language）、明辨寫作偏見（Finding Bias）等實用閱讀技巧。每一小節針對各閱讀技巧撰寫，引導讀者聚焦閱讀方向，幫助釐清思考。  字彙學習（Word Study）：認識同、反義字（Synonyms and Antonyms），學習如何從上下文猜測字義（Words in Context），以增進字

Lord Vader...rise! Picking up directly where Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith ends, follow Vader as he ascends to power as a Dark Lord of the Sith! Having lost everything dear to him and now more machine than man, Vader takes his first steps into a darker world -- beginning by eradicating the galaxy's remaining Jedi! But librarian Jocasta Nu is making a desperate effort to preserve the religion's legacy -- and the stirrings of a rebellion have begun in the Mon Cala system! To ensure the Emperor's grip on the galaxy is absolute, Vader must deal swiftly and brutally with any uprisings...but he has a goal of his own. And as darkness rises above Mustafar, scene of Vader's greatest defeat, will the man once called Anakin Skywalker realize his true destiny? COLLECTING: Darth Vader (2017) 1-25, Darth Vader Annual (2015) 2

A cosmic plague has spread, transforming everyday people into violent, monstrous kaiju. Only the Ultramega - three individuals imbued with incredible powers -- hold the line against this madness. Their battles level cities and leave untold horror in their wake. Now, the final reckoning approaches for the Ultramega... but is this a war they can even win? Fight monsters and stand with humanity in this new Skybound Original from the greatest artist of his generation, James Harren (Rumble, BPRD) and Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart (Black Hammer(. Collects ULTRAMEGA BY JAMES HARREN #1-4

STEM subjects are where the future's at. Now you can be a science superstar with this colorful practice book. Are you a budding Einstein? Or do you need a little more help to avoid falling behind in science class? DK's How to be Good at Science, Technology, and Engineering course book for children aged 7-14 now has two accompanying workbooks: Workbook 1 covers ages 7-11 and Workbook 2 covers ages 11-14. These workbooks will help to cement everything you need to know about "STE" subjects through practice questions and practical exercises. Easy-to-follow instructions allow you to try out what you've studied, helping you understand what you've learned in school or giving extra revision practice before that important test. Workbook 2 is aimed at children aged 11-14 (Grades 6, 7, and 8 in the US), and covers all the key areas of the school curriculum for this level, including genes and DNA, atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, the periodic table, heat transfer, electricity and magnetism

Christmas for Benji has lost its magic. This year, his family can't afford a tree, or even a turkey. But then he stumbles upon the most extraordinary department store, where polar bears talk and the p

The Christmasaurus is back! Get ready for the magical NEW festive adventure from bestselling author and star of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, Tom Fletcher!You know about the Naughty and Nice List, right? Santa's top-secret tracker that he ALWAYS checks twice? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them put wrongs to rights, naughty to nice!This is a story about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it's also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes things aren't quite as they first appear...Everyone loves The Christmasaurus!'Redemption, magic and gleeful silliness' - The Observer'Genius' - The Sun'Grown-up readers will love reading this charming, heart-warming book aloud' - The Daily ExpressAlso by Tom FletcherThe ChristmasaurusThe Christmasaurus and the Winter WitchThe CreakersThe Danger Gang

Discover Jessica Townsend's magical bestselling Nevermoor series in this gorgeous paperback gift set including: Nevermoor, Wundersmith, and Hollowpox !Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each with an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent tha

The warm and winning story of opening a modern bookstore where there were none, Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller recounts Nadia Wassef’s troubles and triumphs as a founder and manager of C

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very diff

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series!Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very diff

你知道古埃及人認為大腦是沒有用處的人體器官嗎？過去放屁竟然可以是一種職業？！曾擔任過6年菜鳥醫生的英國喜劇演員Adam Kay帶來令人噴飯的人體醫學歷史冷知識，讀本形式搭配插圖，國小以上適讀。The brand-new, hilarious book from bestselling, record-breaking author Adam Kay.The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off but there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then . . .doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked.It's time to find out why Ancient Egyptians thought the brain was just a useless load of old stuffing that might as well be chucked in the bin, why teachers forced their pupils to smoke cigarettes, why hairdressers would cut off their customers' legs, and why people used to get paid for farting. (Unfortunately that's no longer a thing - sorry.)You'll get answers to questions like:Why did patients gargle with wee?How did a doctor save people's lives using a washing machine, a can of beans and some old sausages?What was the great stink? (No, it's not what doctors call your bum.)If you're sure you're ready,

Evangeline一直都相信真愛的存在，直到她發現心上人將與別人結婚，為了阻止婚禮她做了項危險的交易，並需要在特定的時間及地點分別獻出三個吻。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval, the first book in a new series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after.For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings…until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game ? and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.

Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is the preschool show now streaming on Netflix Come along to meet Chico Bon Bon and the Fix-it Force as they fix problems with mechanical knowledge and teamwork. This 8x8 storybook comes with cardstock tools and a mini sorting activity It's a sock-mergency Chico Bon Bon is missing his lucky pair of socks. The Fix-it Force travels to Sock Mountain, a massive pile of lost socks. The Fix-it Force will need to devise a way to sort through all the socks to find Chico's lucky pair (c) 2020 Monkey WTB Limited, a Silvergate Media company, All Rights Reserved

An exciting insight into the workings of artists and museums, Making a Great Exhibition is a colorful and playful introduction geared to children ages 3 to 7. How does an artist make a sculpture or a

THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING, BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY'It changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it. . .. It changed how I see things and that's always, for me, a mark of a book worth reading.' Barack Obama on The Overstory'Really, just one of the best novels, period.' Ann Patchett on The Overstory'Breathtaking.' Barbara Kingsolver on The Overstory_________________________Picked as one of the 'Best Books of 2021' in the Sunday TimesTheo Byrne is a promising young astrobiologist who has found a way to search for life on other planets dozens of light years away. He is also the widowed father of a most unusual nine-year-old.His son Robin is funny, loving, and filled with plans. He thinks and feels deeply, adores animals, and can spend hours painting elaborate pictures. He is also on the verge of being expelled from third grade, for smashing his friend's face with a metal thermos.What can a father do, when the only solution off

A picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne. Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him.'If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.' But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother. This is a heartwarming story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home.

The Perfume Directory is a beautifully illustrated compendium of more than 500 recommended scents, designed to help you pick out your next favourite fragrance. Perfumes have the power to make us feel fabulous, remind us of treasured memories and to help us through the trials of daily life. But with so many out there, how do you choose something new? When the scents in the perfume shop are making you dizzy, how do you remain focused? And if your favourite scent goes out of stock, how do you replace it? The Perfume Directory is here to help. Sarah McCartney and Samantha Scriven deliver a host of new scents for you to try - including bargain finds and luxury treasures, iconic stalwarts and indie newcomers, the masculine and the feminine. Sarah and Samantha describe each perfume's unique top, mid and base notes to bring each scent to life - from how long it lasts on the skin to the emotion it triggers; the playful and sexy to the romantic and natural; perfumes that evoke long, hot summer d