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From the moment when they first met, in the commission of the same, audacious theft, Fafhrd, the giant barbarian warrior from the Cold Waste, and the Gray Mouser, master thief, novice wizard and expert swordsman, felt no ordinary affinity. Forged over the gleam of sharpened steel as, back to back, they faced their foes, theirs was a friendship that would take them from adventure to misadventure across all of Nehwon, from the caves of the inner earth to the waves of the outer sea. But it was in the dark alleys and noisome back streets of the great fog-shrouded city of Lankhmar that they became legends.THE FIRST BOOK OF LANKHMAR includes the first four volumes of the hugely enjoyable Swords series.

It's time for spring in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and the letters peep something hidden up in the tree... A asked Band B asked C, "What's up therein the pretty pink tree?" Everyone's favorite alphabet crew is ready to hop to the occasion and sniff out the surprise, with the help of some fuzzy new friends. Celebrate springtime in this colorful romp that will have everyone chanting--and hopping!--along.

本書共計12課, 每課包含Text A和Text B兩個篇目，設計有聽、說、讀、譯等重要練習。該書的主要特色體現在認真傳授商務知識的同時，始終注意到了培養、拓展學生的英語語言基本技能，強化學生的英語思辨和運用能力。

內附角色公仔、貼紙、小配件、情境事件卡。用放大鏡照照事件卡，真相就能水落石出! (A組:屁屁偵探B/馬爾濟斯局長/無尾熊小妹/怪盜U)商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

本教材由二胡基礎知識和演奏方法概述開始，從D調入手，依次到G、F、C、降B、A調。六種調各按基礎練習、練習曲、樂曲的順序，進行編排。為了強化基礎訓練，還選編了“基礎強化練習(1)(2)”。全書共12單元，分為初、中上、中下、高級四篇。

品名：510P鋁框(60x28cm) 材質：鋁、鐵 規格：H600xW280mm(測量有±2mm誤差值) 適用片數：510片 數量：1入 款式： (A)原木 白、(B)紅木、(C)柚木、(D)黑色、(E)咖啡、 (F)深綠、(G)粉紅、(H)深藍、(I)紫色、(J)淺黃、 (K)淺藍、(L)淺綠、(M)淺紫 (N)青色，共十四款 保存期限：妥善保存無期限 適用年齡：九歲以上 使用方法：拆封即可使用

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《中華人民共和國測繪行業標準(CH/T 8020-2009):因瓦條碼水準標尺檢定規程》的附錄A、附錄B、附錄C、附錄D、附錄E、附錄F為資料性附錄。本標準由國家測繪局提出并歸口。本標準主要起草單位：國家光電測距儀檢測中心。

品名 : 肯尼士雙色籃球材質 : 橡膠重量 : 600-650克顏色 : (A)黑紅、(B)紅黃、(C)紅黃綠 ＊ 煩請於出貨備註標示所需的顏色樣式 ＊ ＊因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準 ＊ 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨

《與字母一起漫游世界》內容包括：A的意思是雅典，B的意思是波羅浮屠佛塔，C的意思是卡卡城，D的意思是代爾夫，E的意思是愛德斯通渦石燈塔，F的意思是佛羅倫薩，G的意思是直布羅陀，H的意思是哈萊姆等。

《我不是你的人質》內容簡介：小朋友A：這下糟了，明仔被綁架了！更糟糕的是，明仔還“愛”上了這個綁匪！最最糟糕的是，這個綁匪居然是明仔的爸爸……小朋友B：嗨，這有什麼啊？明仔肯定是得了“斯德哥爾摩綜合癥”。小朋友C：可憐的明仔……。

第一部分：試題提綱（試行），介紹考試試題結構和各部分評分標準。第二部分：考試樣題真題，包括1套樣題和3套考試真題（2009年考試A卷和2套備用的B卷）。第三部分：樣題與真題答案及聽力部分錄音文字。第四部分：報考和考試文件。

本書根據歐盟2008年5月30日通過的EC 440/2008法規編譯而成，全書共分三部分發：A部分為“化學品理化特性及理化危險性試驗方法”；B部分為“化學品衛生毒理試驗方法”；C部分為“化學品降解蓄積和生態毒理試驗方法”。

《最新小學AB卷:1年級語文(上)(配河北教育出版社實驗教科書)》內容簡介:最新AB卷全面考測單元知識點，萬向思維，幫助學子走向清華北大。A卷 基礎知識全面系統訓練。B卷 重點難點綜合達標測試。附加題 從課堂到奧林匹克。

《小笨熊典藏·學前準備知識大全:基礎拼音(上)》內容包括：a的練習、o的練習、e的練習、復習（一）、i的練習、u的練習、v的練習、復習（二）、b的練習、p的練習、m的練習、f的練習、復習（三）、d的練習、t的練習、n的練習、l的練習、復習（四）、g的練習、k的練習、h的練習、復習（五）……

本書共8個單元，每個單元包括知識梳理和課後鞏固提高兩部分。知識梳理部分按照填空的形式列出了相應單元需要重點掌握的單詞、短語和句型；課後鞏固提高部分分為Part A基礎鞏固和Part B能力提升兩部分。

GB／T 10322的本部分的附錄A為規范性附錄，附錄B和附錄C為資料性附錄。《中國國家標準匯編(2009年·修訂-15)》由中國鋼鐵工業協會提出。《中國國家標準匯編(2009年·修訂-15)》由全國鐵礦石與直接還原鐵標準化技術委員會歸口。

A New York Times bestseller! "Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic."--Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before. Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning--and a little help from Mount Olympus--to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinte

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click, besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood.Busy besties Beth and Chanda are all aboard for a relaxing ocean getaway! Chanda fully embraces being on "Sunshine Time." The only items on her to-do list are showing off her summer fashions, snorkeling, lounging on the beach with Beth, and sightseeing with her family--including her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Seth, and his parents. Scratch that; Chanda is so at ease that she hasn't even made a list! Beth is...less relaxed. Back home, her big sister, Lisa, is preparing to move away for college in the fall. Missing out on precious time with Lisa before she leaves has Beth feeling bluer than the ocean. Making things worse, she's anxious about seeming like a wet beach towel on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Can the two friends find their sea legs and ride the emotio

Two books in one for readers aged 5+ in the super funny Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series – new for 2025!This paperback bind-up of the first two Narwhal and Jelly titles (Unicorn of the Sea! and Super Narwhal and Jelly Jolt) is full to the brim with personality, hilarity and most importantly, waffles."The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain UnderpantsA double helping of New York Times bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Join the underwater duo in this two-book graphic novel bind-up of their first two adventures, with extras like drawing guides, a superhero name generator and a pod pledge!*Full of illustrations and with low levels of text – perfect for readers moving on from picture books and building reading confidence.*How to draw activities to inspire creativity*Short stories broken up with jokes, facts and fun stuff to doA podtastic offering for new and old fans alike! Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsen

The captivating sequel to The Kingdom Over the Sea--which is "perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi" (Booklist)--follows Yara and her friends as they change the fate of the kingdom and their magic forever. Yara may have stopped the magical plague spreading its way through her new home, but to do so, she had to leave her mother in the hands of the sinister alchemists. Now Yara longs to return to Zehaira and free her mother from her prison. Yet when her mother's familiar arrives, close to death and bearing a message, Yara must put aside her plans to rescue her and instead set off with her friends to the official residence of the Grand High Sorceress, convinced it holds magic powerful enough to defeat the alchemists. After a treacherous journey, Yara finds her mother's house, and in it, a girl claiming to be the daughter of the Grand High Sorceress--a sister Yara didn't know she had. Meanwhile, the alchemists are circling ever closer, and the magic that Yara's mother was wor

For animal lovers and sensitive souls comes this quietly breathtaking story of a child whose compassion for wild creatures is returned to him during a fearful storm.Each morning when James leaves his small house by the sea, he cycles around the island and calls out to his friends. “Good morning!” he calls to the otters in their pool. “Good morning!” to the birds in the trees, the rabbits in their burrow, and the bears in their cave. Every day is wonderful, until one evening when ominous clouds start to paint the sky, and a fierce storm crashes in. The light glowing inside his house gives James comfort, but what about the animals? Should he go outside and make sure they’re safe? Beautifully layered illustrations follow the child in his little red coat as he searches the wild, windy night for his friends, to no avail—until an anxious return home rewards him with the fruits of his kindness. Stylized and atmospheric, Richard Jones’s exquisite art and lyrical text tell a heart-stirring tale

Learn to draw with fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids--great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favorite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This is one of the best how-to-draw books for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects: Learn how to draw animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangarooSpiral Binding and Premium Paper: Thick and sturdy pages with a spiral binding makes it easier for kids to keep the book

The world is dying around her. Enemies lurk in the shadows. And she can’t remember a thing about who she is…in New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall’s gorgeous, otherworldly blend of fantasy and adventure—perfect for fans of N.K. Jemisin and The Witcher.LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN featuring spray-painted edges with a stenciled design, as well as gorgeously detailed endpapers. This breathtaking first edition is available for a limited time and while supplies last in the US and Canada only.Explosive and enthralling romantasy debut from New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall...Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help.Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as h

9781684493982 Let's Learn & Play!: Dinosaurs (場景拼圖書)With press-out pieces and fun facts to learn, this interactive book is ideal for inquisitive preschoolers.Press-out the pieces and explore the world of dinosaurs with Let's Learn & Play! Dinosaurs from Priddy Books.This fantastic novelty format is aimed at children aged three and over. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about different dinosaurs from the fearsome meat eaters to the unusual reptiles who lived under the sea and more.Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces to complete the busy scenes. There are prompts on the page, as well as word labels to help children work out where to put the pieces which is a great way of encouraging hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and problem solving.Each spread also includes simple fun facts about dinosaurs to inspire learning and e

Fun 5-minute drawing lessons for kids--great for young artists, birthday gifts, homeschool art lessons, and elementary art classes. Now in a mini size that's perfect for travel and coloring on the go! Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favorite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps and diagrams from start to finish40+ Cool Projects: Learn how to draw favorite animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangaroo Layflat Binding: Making it easier for kids to keep the book open as they follow al

Spanning over 500 years, Pura Belpr?Award winner Ruth Behar's epic novel tells the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family, many of them forced to leave their country and start a new life. In 1492, during the Spanish Inquisition, Benvenida and her family are banished from Spain for being Jewish, and must flee the country or be killed. They journey by foot and by sea, eventually settling in Istanbul. Over four centuries later, in 1923, shortly after the Turkish war of independence, Reina's father disowns her for a small act of disobedience. He ships her away to live with an aunt in Cuba, to be wed in an arranged marriage when she turns fifteen. In 1961, Reina's daughter, Alegra, is proud to be a brigadista, teaching literacy in the countryside for Fidel Castro. But soon Castro's crackdowns force her to flee to Miami all alone, leaving her parents behind. Finally, in 2003, Alegra's daughter, Paloma, is fascinated by all the journeys that had to happen before s

All five books in Susan Cooper's epic, bestselling, and Newbery Medal-winning The Dark Is Rising sequence are now available together in a paperback keepsake boxed set with a brand-new look! Will Stanton's ordinary life is shattered with the dreadful revelation that the Dark--the source of all evil--is rising in its last and greatest bid to control the world. He finds that he is no ordinary boy, but the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to keeping mankind free from the Dark. Soon Will is swept up in the great battle, along with his ageless master, Merriman; the three mortal Drew children with their own vital part to play; and a strange boy named Bran. These six servants of the Light fight fear and death in a quest through time and space interwoven with the most ancient myths of the islands of Britain--searching for the weapon that will ultimately vanquish the Dark. This thrilling paperback collection includes: Over Sea, Under StoneThe Dark Is RisingGreenwitchThe Grey KingSi

Learn everything that's AWESOME about sharks, in this nonfiction Reader that combines cartoon illustrations and photographs!Do you know which shark has 25 rows of backward-facing teeth? Or which shark is covered in a protective stinky slime? It's time to meet... the SUPER SHARKS!Find out all this and more, in Everything Awesome About: Super Sharks, a one-stop shop for the shark-obsessed kid who wants to start reading on their own! With a highly visual approach that mixes kid-friendly cartoons and engaging photographs, this Reader packs in the facts and is sure to become a quick favorite for shark obsessives.Learn the top facts about your favorite shark breeds, and everything that's awesome about the most feared creatures in the sea. This Level 3 Reader is perfect for kids who are starting to read on their own, and want to build reading confidence and develop vocabulary skills while learning cool facts about their favorite beasts.Be sure to check out more in this series, with Everything

J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ‘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told’. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron. It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father’s death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book’s content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans’ power increased, the see

Intrigue, romance, and magic abound in Marie Rutkoski's second novel in the Forgotten Gods YA fantasy duology, following the heartstopping cliffhanger at the end of the The Midnight Lie.At the end of The Midnight Lie, Nirrim offered up her heart to the God of Thieves in order to restore her people’s memories of their city’s history. The Half Kith who once lived imprisoned behind the city’s wall now realize that many among them are powerful. Meanwhile, the person Nirrim once loved most, Sid, has returned to her home country of Herran, where she must navigate the politics of being a rogue princess who has finally agreed to do her duty.In the Herrani court, rumors begin to grow of a new threat rising in the south sea, of unleashed magic, and of a cruel, black-haired queen who can push false memories into your mind.Sid doesn’t know that this queen is Nirrim, who seeks her revenge against a world that has wronged her. Can Sid save Nirrim from herself? Does Nirrim even want to be saved?

A harrowing narrative of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway--COVID-19--days before the world shut down in March 2020. In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on different continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hot spots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland America, was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina, loaded with 1,200 passengers--Americans, Europeans and South Americans, plus 600 crew. Most passengers were over the age of sixty-five. There was concern about the virus on the news, and it had already killed and sickened passengers on other Holland America ships. But that was oceans away, and escaping to sea at the ends of the earth for a few weeks seemed like it might be a good option. The cruise line had said the voyage (three weeks around the South American coastline to see some of the world's most stunning natural wonders and ancient

Return to The Meridian with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse's sequel to the most critically hailed epic fantasy of 2020 Black Sunfinalist for the Hugo, Nebula, Lambda, and Locus awards.There are no tides more treacherous than those of the heart. Teek saying The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. The Meridian: a land where magic has been codified and the worship of gods suppressed. How do you live when legends come to life, and the faith you had is rewarded? As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and per

Perfect for fans of Newbery winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon, the adventurous and utterly relatable second book in the haunting and magical Thirteen Witches series from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson follows Rosie as she hunts the remaining witches.After twelve-year-old Rosie Oaks's triumph over a powerful evil witch, a whole new world opened up to herone full of witches who control many of the experiences that make life worth living and use their dominion to torment people. As the latest in a line of powerful witch hunters, it's up to Rosie to defeat them. With her loyal friend Germ by her side and her newly created witch-weapon at the ready, Rosie leaves home on a quest to find and vanquish the remaining of the original Thirteen Witches. With the help of an enchanted time-traveling whale, Rosie travels through the depths of the sea and across vast distances as she seeks to fulfill her destiny. The lives of those she loves hang in the balance and her skills ar

In this heartfelt Southern love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook, a daring fireman rescues a single mom--and learns that falling in love is the greatest risk of all. When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over and the relationship starts to become truly intimate. When a raging storm hits his small Southern town, single mother Denise Holton's car skids off the road. The young mom is with her four-year-old son, Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities and for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor finds her unconscious and bleeding but does not find Kyle. When Denise wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear: Kyle is gone. During their desperate sea

For fans of The Vegetarian and Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, comes a modern-day fairy tale exploring the dark heart of the world of dance.If the mermaid doesn't swim back to the sea, but instead goes ashore, she will learn to walk on two legs. Perhaps, she will even learn to dance......In her early thirties, Summer lives alone, jobless, with little material wants. Her only passion is dancing. To be more specific, ballroom dancing. She is at an awkward position: she started too late to be competition-worthy, yet takes dancing far too seriously to be a mere pastime. Her solitary existence poses another obstacle: you need a partner in the ballroom, where "men lead, women follow" is the ironclad rule.Under the tutelage of the legendary Donny, Summer embarks on a journey of self-discovery and, perhaps more importantly, in search of the perfect partner.Her hopes are dashed again and again as she witnesses (and sometimes partners with) the colorful characters in the ballroom: the arrogant youngster

Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Animals/Pets Non-Fiction Gold Medal!A story about the fundamental connection between animals and people and how we can treat all of Earth's creatures with compassion and empathy.Furry polar bears, playful sea otters, slow sloths, prickly porcupines, and slimy snakes are just a few of the many animals we share our world with. And even though we might not look the same or have the same needs as our animal neighbors, we have more in common with them than we might think. Our Animal Neighbors introduces children to the importance of treating all animals with the care and compassion they deserve. We all want to experience love, safety, and respect and this book is the first step to instilling those values at an early age. This planet is our home, and we should all be free to live a prosperous life regardless of whether we have hands, hooves, scales, or fur."A serious message delivered with humor, simplicity, and charm makes this book an excellent purchase fo

From debut author London Shah, comes a thrilling futuristic Sci-Fi mystery perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars.In the last days of the twenty-first century, sea creatures swim through the ruins of London. Trapped in the abyss, humankind wavers between hope and fear of what lurks in the depths around them, and hope that they might one day find a way back to the surface.When sixteen-year-old submersible racer Leyla McQueen is chosen to participate in the city's prestigious annual marathon, she sees an opportunity to save her father, who has been arrested on false charges. The Prime Minister promises the champion whatever their heart desires. But the race takes an unexpected turn, forcing Leyla to make an impossible choice.Now she must brave unfathomable waters and defy a corrupt government determined to keep its secrets, all the while dealing with a guarded, hotheaded companion she never asked for in the first place. If Leyla fails to discover the truths at the heart of

Better to die sharp in war than rust through a time of peace.A mother struggling to repress her violent past, A son struggling to grasp his violent future, A father blind to the danger that threatens them all. When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies even reach their shores?High on a mountainside at the edge of the Kaigenese Empire live the most powerful warriors in the world, superhumans capable of raising the sea and wielding blades of ice. For hundreds of years, the fighters of the Kusanagi Peninsula have held the Empire’s enemies at bay, earning their frozen spit of land the name ‘The Sword of Kaigen.’Born into Kusanagi’s legendary Matsuda family, fourteen-year-old Mamoru has always known his purpose: to master his family’s fighting techniques and defend his homeland. But when an outsider arrives and pulls back the curtain on Kaigen’s alleged age of peace

Welcome to Spindle Cove, where the ladies with delicate constitutions come for the sea air, and men in their prime are . . . nowhere to be found. Or are they? Spindle Cove is the destination of choice for certain types of well-bred young ladies: the painfully shy, young wives disenchanted with matrimony, and young girls too enchanted with the wrong men; it is a haven for those who live there. Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of Rycliff, knows he doesn?t belong here. So far as he can tell, there?s nothing in this place but spinsters . . . and sheep. But he has no choice, he has orders to gather a militia. It?s a simple mission, made complicated by the spirited, exquisite Susanna Finch?a woman who is determined to save her personal utopia from the invasion of Bram?s makeshift army. Susanna has no use for aggravating men; Bram has sworn off interfering women. The scene is set for an epic battle?but who can be named the winner when both have so much to lose?