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Early this century Enrico, a young intellectual, leaves the abundantly diverse Austro-Hungarian city of Gorizia with its mixed population and culture, to spend several years living on the Patagonian p

1972 年，莫里斯與瑪麗蓮厭倦了英國郊區沉悶的中產生活。他們決定打破常規，變賣所有家產、買下一艘帆船，向著太平洋出發。然而在航行近一年後，一場突如其來的「鯨魚撞擊事故」瞬間擊碎了他們的冒險夢。船隻迅速沉沒，這對夫妻除了一個狹小的充氣救生筏、幾罐罐頭與雨水收集器外，一無所有。在杳無人煙的太平洋上，他們開始了長達 118 天（近 4 個月）的非人道漂流。他們必須徒手抓鯊魚、殺海龜飲血，看著無數艘貨輪從地平線駛過卻未曾發現他們。但更嚴苛的考驗在於——在生死邊緣的狹小空間裡，他們必須面對彼此性格中最深處的魔鬼。當性格孤僻、悲觀的丈夫莫里斯逐漸崩潰、退縮時，樂觀堅毅的妻子瑪麗蓮站了出來，接管了這場看似毫無希望的生存戰役……得獎記者蘇菲．艾爾姆赫斯特（Sophie Elmhirst）透過日記、歷史檔案與訪談，以小說般細膩且令人屏息的筆觸，重現了這場人類史上的生存奇蹟。這不只是一部讓人腎上腺素飆升的荒野求生記，更是一部深刻探討「我們為什麼會愛上不完美的人」、「在極端環境下我們如何與伴侶共處」的靈魂對話。THE RUNAWAY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER & ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025 A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOK OF 2025 ALSO NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2025 BY NPR, VOGUE, TIME MAGAZINE, THE NEW YORKER, AND MORE "This is nonfiction that reads like fiction - the best kind. Elmhirst's retelling is a triumph, second only to the seemingly impossible feat of Maurice and Maralyn themselves. You won't be able to put it down." - USA Today"Remarkable... I found myself, alternately, holding my breath as I read at top speed, wandering rooms in search of

On her birthday, a girl is presented with a bowl of miyeokguk, seaweed soup--instead of the cake she wants. As she stirs her soup, her mother tells her how mothers eat it after giving birth and how it is served on birthdays to honor them; about haenyeo, women who dive into the ocean's depths to harvest shellfish and seaweed; and how, many mothers ago, a pregnant haenyeo saw a whale eating seaweed after giving birth and tried it after having her own baby--creating a tradition that would continue for generations of daughters to come.Award-winning picture book creator Hyewon Yum has crafted a luminous and heartfelt celebration of motherhood, heritage, and the deep-rooted connection between women and nature.

A boy and his dog head to the beach and find that appearances can be deceiving in this story of an unexpected hero from former British Children's Laureate Anthony Browne. Danny isn't expecting much excitement when he sets off with his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the shore. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick, who's gone off to be with his friends. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny finds it boring. His mom tells him to keep his eyes open: "You never know what you might see." At the beach, a game of fetch leads to a close examination of sand treasures, until Danny spies an excited crowd waving at the ocean's edge. Is there anything he and Scruff can do to help? In this visually striking picture book, Anthony Browne turns his hyperrealistic lens to a story about an ordinary day that becomes something extraordinary.

From the creator of Home Alone comes this delightful celebration of a day spent by the sea, complete with salty air, run-ins with sea life, and making forever friends. Frido is back and this time he's at the seaside. While his owner takes a nap in the shade, Frido sets off to explore.There are sandcastles to dig, waves to surf, beach games to disrupt and the arrival of an ice-cream truck. But can Frido find his way back to their sun umbrella before his owner wakes up?

The Sunday Times bestseller Victor Dalmau is a young doctor when he is caught up in the Spanish Civil War, a tragedy that leaves his life and the fate of his country forever changed. Together with his

The ocean is the largest habitat on Earth. It covers over seventy per cent of the planet's surface and is home over 200,000 animal species. Sea Creatures takes readers from the coastline to the ocea

Discover a world beneath the waves that is teeming with life, from tiny graceful seahorses to darting tropical fish and from electric eels tohumpback whales. A colourful array of sea creatures is brou

This breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world takes us from the Nile to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato.Our seas and rivers tell a c

Introduce your brilliant baby to the ABCs with this illustrated primer about Halloween.Greg Paprocki’s popular retro-style series of sturdy board book alphabet primers expands to introduce brilliant b

This inventive and beautifully produced pop-up book follows a couple and their small dog as they journey across the sea in a tiny sailing boat, encountering extraordinary boats from all around the world as they go. Gérard Lo Monaco is one of the world’s finest paper engineers, and this is reflected in the rich detail of the pop-up boats. The five Pantone colours give the book a contemporary feel with a touch of nostalgia that will appeal to children and adults alike.

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature. Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

日本繪本系列《Sato the Rabbit》第三集，Sato再次帶領讀者進入充滿想像的日常旅程。雪地、森林，甚至茶水組成的海洋，都是他探險的舞台；一個剛出爐的派裡，也可能藏著另一個小小世界。作者用簡潔溫柔的圖像，描繪出萬物蘊藏的生命力與微小中的魔法，提醒我們，平凡生活中處處都是值得細看的驚喜與想像空間。The winsome Sato continues his magical adventures, traversing snowy landscapes and crossing a sea made of tea. Yet, no matter where he ventures, his participation in the natural world, and the magic that he finds within the ordinary, infuse each new day with possibility.In this third installment of the whimsical series originally published in Japan, the titular Sato continues his adventures, exploring both expansive landscapes―snowy fields, forests, oceans made of tea―and tiny microcosms of worlds, found in unlikely places―like within a freshly-baked pie! In Sato's reality, which is in many ways similar to our own, seemingly commonplace occurrences are portals to new and fantastical experiences, and every object possesses an intrinsic magic and aliveness. Like all of the installments in the trilogy, this collection of vignettes reminds

An adorable Sing-Along board book story, with five robust board sliders – easy for little hands to use!Each board book comes with a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme – simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations this series make the perfect gift for a baby or toddler!When a sailor goes for a sail in his boat, he can’t see very much at all. All toddlers will love joining in with the song, and pointing out the things he’s missed!There are loads of titles to collect…Sing Along with Me! The Wheels on the BusSing Along with Me! If You’re Happy and You Know itSing Along with Me! Old Macdonald Had a FarmSing Along with Me! Row, Row, Row Your Boat…and many more!

First Little Comics: Guided Reading Level A & B (20書+1CD)Jumpstart your child's reading success with comics! Kids will love these laugh-out-loud books with very easy text. They'll also adore the zany cast of charachers: monsters, owls, pigs, talking pumpkins, mice, magic fairies, and more! This fun set, correlated with guided reading levels A&B, is packed with 20 just-right titles PLUS a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. A gigglefueled way to boost essential literacy!First Little Comics: Guided Reading Levels C & D (20書+1CD)Jumpstart your child's reading success with comics! Kids will love these laugh-out-loud books with very easy text. They'll also adore the zany cast of charachers: monsters, bears, talking crayons, pirates, dinosaurs, grump trolls, and more! This fun set, correlated with guided reading levels C&D, is packed with 20 just-right titles PLUS a parent guide, mini-workbook, and motivating stickers. A gigglefueled way to boost essential l

Jumpstart your child's reading success with comics! Kids will love these laugh-out-loud books with very easy text. They'll also adore the zany cast of charachers: monsters, owls, pigs, talking pumpkin

THE HEART-STOPPING MEMOIR, NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SHAILENE WOODLEY AND SAM CLAFLIN, AND DIRECTED BY BALTASAR KORMAKUR (EVEREST) A compelling, at times devastating, ultimately inspiring ac

The perfect picture book for any anxious young child waiting for their new brother or sister to arrive. When Liam and Mary's mum and dad bring their new baby brother home from the hospital they also b

Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve their first four mysteries!A is for AUTHOR . . .Dink writes to his favorite author, mystery writer Wallis Wallace, and invites him to visit Green Lawn. Wonder of w

A real-life thriller that leaves us with the taste of salt on our tongues and a terror of the deep.

On the Blue Shore of Silence celebrates the centenary of the birth of Pablo Neruda, one of the most widely read and best-loved poets of the twentieth century. Although anthologies of Neruda's works

Once upon a time was only the start . . . welcome to the Fairytale Woods! It's a race to the palace for Puss in Boots in a hilarious secret diary from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.Life is not fair for Mittens the cat. First it’s no more milk for breakfast, then he’s forced to sleep in a windowless shed. And now he has to use a LITTER TRAY?! This. Is. Not. Happening!A cat of his calibre should be living it up in a castle, and he’s determined to make his dream come true. His master certainly isn’t going to be much help, so it’s up to Mittens to charm the king and queen, defeat a shapeshifting ogre, and outwit the princess’s own cunning cat. But first things first, he has his eye on a very fetching pair of boots . . . Only a PUSS IN BOOTS can make it all the way to the top.Come down to the Fairytale Woods and discover what your favourite characters arereallythinking in the bestselling series from Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.Diary of a Big B

Perfect summery picture book where Ollie overcomes his fear of the ocean with the help of a baby... octopus?Ollie is afraid of the sea – he just KNOWS it’s full of monsters! While playing in a little tide pool, he meets a baby octopus. They become friends, and Ollie slowly learns that there was nothing to be scared of. After all, there are no giant monsters under the sea... are there?

【兩屆紐伯瑞獎得主2026最新力作】當電池電量即將歸零，我們對愛的記憶是否能重新開機？《The Second Life of Snap》一場關於生存、友誼與「告別」的溫柔革命。在資源極度匱乏、由大企業掌控一切的未來世界「亮谷」，十二歲的女孩 Zuzu 對冷冰冰的機器人毫無興趣。然而，當失業的父親帶回一台過時的第一代保衛機器人「Snap」時，一切都改變了。Snap 雖然博學卻有些頑固，最糟糕的是，他的電池正一天天耗盡，且無法再充電。在一個水與食物都被配給的殘酷世界，Zuzu與她的好友們必須在 Snap 徹底「重設」之前，展開一場拯救計畫。這不只是一台機器人的第二生命，更是一群少年在塵土與烈日下，攜手找回希望的生命啟示錄。Twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos doesn't want a robot. She and her best friends, otherwise known as "the Valleycats," would rather explore Bright Valley on their own. But then Zuzu meets Snap, a know-it-all guardian robot with a limited battery life and an abundance of hope. A gripping, stand-alone, thematically rich survival story by two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, for fans of The Wild Robot and A Rover's Story. Bright Valley Subsidized Camp #5 is not a perfect place to live. It's dusty, there are no trees to provide respite from the beating sun, the trailers are falling apart, and the water supply is heavily rationed. But to twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos and her three b

Join Salty Dog and Pals on their laugh-out-loud seaside adventures in these four-colour illustrated stories - ideal for encouraging independent reading for children aged 5-7.Written together by best pals Katie Chappell and Helen Stephens, and illustrated by Helen, these four bright, happy stories explore the warm, funny friendship dynamic between Salty Dog and his best friends Kitty (the cat!) and Bernard (the duck!) who all live together in a little upside-down boat house by the sea. Filled with sea shanties, Highland dancing, howling storms and extravagant bath time routines, life on the island is certainly NEVER dull!- Four funny, cosy stories about friendship.- Perfect for bedtime sharing – read one each night, or read ALL at once!- Ideal for building reading confidence in newly independent readers aged 5-7.- Illustrated in stunning four colour by Helen Stephens, the award-winning creator of the international bestselling How to Hide a Lion series.- Set in a beautifully imagined, ut

Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist. This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's Sea City Part II when Mary Anne and Stacey return there as helpers for the Pike family. The girls can't wait to catch some rays, stroll along the boardwalk...and baby-sit, of course!But neither of them expects to meet up with her boyfriend from last summer. And to further complicate things, little Vanessa Pike has a crush on the cashier at Ice-Cream Palace -- only he has a crush on Mallory!Will a summer romance come between Logan and Mary Anne? Will an older boy break Vanessa's heart? Only one thing's for certain: There are too many boys in Sea City!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineDory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little si

The YA fantasy to get cosy with this spring, from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.Curl up and get cosy with The Faraway Inn, the YA fantasy from bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst. This gorgeous export paperback edition has deliciously covetable sprayed edges . . .When sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s bed and breakfast for the summer, she’s shocked to find it run down rather than cosy. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundkeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays, the surer she is that there’s something strange about the B&B – and its residents. Something almost . . . otherworldly.The inn is hiding a magical secret – but secrets are like doors. Once Calisa opens this one, she won’t be able to

Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to see and hear all the ocean animals.Each time you move one of the sliders in the book, an ocean animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal.From snorting whales to playful dolphins, discover the world beneath the waves in this exciting journey through the sea.- Playful and interactive reading experience- Helps build fine motor skills and improves dexterity- Sliders are perfectly-sized for little hands- Includes on/off button to save battery life

Mirabelle 和家人到海邊度假，但大家規定整個假期都不能使用魔法。對調皮的 Mirabelle 來說，這幾乎是不可能的事。她忍不住偷偷施了一點魔法，想創造一個神奇的小生物，卻意外變出一群可愛又麻煩的小龍寶寶。於是，一場充滿混亂與笑聲的魔法假期冒險就此展開。Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .Half fairy, half witch, totally naughty!Mirabelle and her family are on holiday, staying in a lovely cottage by the sea. There's just one problem-they're not meant to be using magic.Can Mirabelle manage a whole week without any magical mischief? Of course not! But perhaps she can use a teeny bit of magic to create a magical creature? Just for one night . . .From the Mirabelle series:• Mirabelle Gets Up to Mischief (ISBN: 9780192776495)• Mirabelle Breaks the Rules (ISBN: 9780192777546)• Mirabelle Has a Bad Day (ISBN: 9780192777553)• Mirabelle I

A teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn—only to discover that the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret—in this cozy and irresistible new young adult fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.“Frosted with whimsy and sprinkled with joy, The Faraway Inn is a testament to why Sarah Beth Durst is the queen of cozy fantasy!”—Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkness Within UsWhen sixteen-year-old Calisa arrives at her great-aunt’s B&B in rural Vermont for the summer, she’s shocked to find a rundown inn rather than the cozy bed-and-breakfast she was expecting. Grumpy and eccentric, Auntie Zee is determined to keep anyone from messing with her beloved inn . . . even though she clearly needs the help.To convince her great-aunt to keep her around, Calisa sets to work fixing up the inn, enlisting extra help from the groundskeeper’s (handsome) son. But the longer she stays

With more than half a million children's books in its collections, the Library of Congress has everything from beloved classics to forgotten treasures ready for rediscovery. These range from an early American edition of John Newbery's Little Pretty Pocket-Book to twentieth-century classics introducing familiar characters such as Dorothy and Toto or Frog and Toad. In addition to books, the Library holds original artwork by illustrators Jerry Pinkney and Vera B. Williams; manuscripts by pathbreaking authors Virginia Hamilton and Jade Snow Wong; and influential magazines such as St. Nicholas and The Brownies' Book--not to mention the nation's largest public comic book collection.Tell Me a Story reimagines the canon of American children's literature, in the process highlighting the evolution of literary, artistic, and publishing trends. From classic books and award-winners to little-remembered gems, this engaging volume features more than two hundred children's books, original artworks, an

A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help – perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows – sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

Where do ideas come from?Maybe they grow in the ground like a seed. Maybe you bake them like a bun.Perhaps you can catch a shimmering idea from the sea, or pluck a ripe one from the branches of a tree . . . Follow a curious little girl as she tries to find the answer to this very big question.A playful celebration of creativity, imagination and discovery from award-winning debut creator, Forest Xiao.