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The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.When Tobias and his friends were given the power to morph, they were also given an important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours. But Tobias broke the time limit, and now he's trapped in the body of a hawk -- forever.When he discovers an important Yeerk secret, Tobias knows he has to do everything in his power to destroy it. But to do so, he'll have to contend with a part of himself that's wrestling for dominion. A part that isn't human.For Tobias, the fight against the Yeerks is more pressing than ever -- not just for humankind, but for his own humanity.

從2021年往上躍起， 設計將走入最奔騰的時代，也是責任更重的時代， 全球華人傑出室內設計金創獎得獎作品選， 預見最具展望力的一代。 ▎精彩內容――室內設計華人金創獎作品公開 ‧台灣唯一、以實體呈現的比賽作品精選圖冊，最有創造力的室內設計人士，躍然紙上；本書內容係經優秀的評審團以公平、嚴謹的方式遴選而出，足以作為新一代設計師的創作參考。 ‧由14位來自中、港、台、新加坡的頂尖評審、參與的線上深度對談(郭純純、陳暄、王胜杰、伍仲匡、石昭永、杜文正、江建平、林馬克、陳國華、陳德堅、陳國輝、陳俊明、張清平、趙虎)，深厚的實務經驗，一語直入核心，對從事設計、準備參賽的設計師們，關於你遇到的、未來不知道的，都有啟發作用。 ▎分項精準――深入室內設計全行業 從不同領域的商業空間、住宅建築到工程管理，達12種項目，真正貼合室內設計業界各種生態，鼓勵把每個細節作好的設計人才。 ▎特別收錄――評審團經典對談╳精選語錄 【對談1】關於設計 ‧在地性不是要凸顯我們的生活方式有多麼重要，而是將我們生活中獲得的體驗與智慧， 用空間清楚的說出其中的故事，就能做出讓世界各地的人都看得懂的設計。 ‧基本上是發現問題，然後解決問題，就是一個基本的好設計，如果能夠做出別人所未做、所未想的原創性，當然就更好。 ‧把設計簡單分成「實」和「虛」兩個層面，「實」就是平面的合理性、空間的實用性等機能性的事情；「虛」則是情感上，一些捉不到、摸不著的感受，這就是不到現場所無法得到的體驗。 ‧純粹為了吸引大眾的目光，而採用流行元素，還不如放眼更遠的未來，去實驗與嘗試新的可能性，對設計這行業會更有價值。 ‧建築與室內，已經是連成一體的事情，現在大家對於節能減碳、健康無毒、生態環保這些議題上，應該要更加看重。 ‧設計師必須對周圍發生的事情存在感性，因為設計是帶有情感的事情，如果沒有任何激情，為事情提出抗爭和辯論，就不可能做好設計這件事。 ‧在工作上，我們面臨的問題和文藝復興時期完全一樣，如何得到客戶青睞、如何順利請款、如何找人來施工等事情，其實完全沒有變化。 【對談2】關於3D / AR ‧如果用客廳不再是客廳，房間不再是房間的脈絡去發想，才能產生一些沒做過的事情，必須從否定既有觀念開始，才能做出突破，AR、VR也是帶來一些這種可能性。 ‧設計一定追求的還是人性化，如何超越電腦AI的系統化設計，就會決定設計師是否能生存在

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple series is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha. All Buddhist practice begins with right view, for it is the compass that points toward the true path of cultivation. This fifth installment continues laying the groundwork of this foundation by addressing age-old misconceptions. Covering a wide range of social issues from the perspective of the Buddha-Dharma, Venerable Master offers readers a practical but profound approach to Buddhist practice in daily life.

紙紮世界是香港的縮影，反映了這座城市的嚮往、執迷和信念。134件紙紮品．中英雙語攝影文集看見極樂世界的衣食住行、吃喝玩樂捕捉薪火燒不盡的香港人情在紙紮的花花世界裏，祭品的形態和種類五花八門：日常用品從一把傘、一籠點心到一張八達通 ；抑或是億元紙鈔、豪華別墅與配備司機的轎車等奢侈品......祭祀者總能從林林總總的設計和款式中找到最切合逝者的祭品――每件紙紮品都代表著跨越陰陽的親密牽絆。紙紮世界也是香港的縮影，反映了這個城市的嚮往、執迷和信念。紙紮一件燒、一件現，化作煙縷穿越人間與冥界，在另一個國度建構一個更豐富多彩的香港。A bilingual photo book on Hong Kong's paper offerings for the afterlife•The world of paper offerings is a microcosm of Hong Kong that reflects the city's aspirations,obsessions and desires.•Featuring 134 paper offerings with texts in both Chinese and English.•Find everything you could want for a happy afterlife, from everyday needs to extravagantluxuries.•Capturing Hong Kong's undying love and devotion.Discover the fascinating and moving world of Hong Kong’s paper offerings for the afterlife. These carepackages for lost loved ones and ancestors in the next life include everything from creature comfortsand simple everyday needs, to extravagant luxuries and curious fancies. Individually, each offering is atouching manifestation

著成作者簡介： 產品特色： 1.市面上第一本以不插電桌遊之方式，透過遊戲機制，學習人工智慧相關概念。 2.可以學習神經元、突觸、特徵量、機器學習、監督式學習、非監督式學習、強化學習等人工智慧概念。 3.除了人工智慧相關概念，亦可以從遊戲機制與卡牌中，了解人工智慧在生活中的應用。 ●MOSME行動學習一點通功能 使用「MOSME 行動學習一點通」，登入會員與書籍序號後，可線上使用相關資源。 診斷：本書各章的「遊戲時間」單元可檢視學習成效，以及從卡牌遊戲中，了解人工智慧的應用。

Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child.The question constantly hanging over them is - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home?Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin.

我的骨頭為什麼這麼硬？我的心臟為什麼一直跳？食物吃進去後跑去哪裡了？這本書把身體裡的器官變成一群愛說話的小角色，用幽默逗趣的方式幫孩子解答「身體是怎麼運作的」。用最簡單的語言講解身體的運動、消化、呼吸與循環，是孩子第一本人體知識書。What gives me shape? How do I move? What's blood for? And where does my food go? Take a peek inside the human body and discover what's really going on - with help from a characterful cast of body parts!看開箱影片https://youtu.be/VwDSJTqy4X4?si=_dUAUELZ1Vf08f1L

1901夜幕低垂，一艘船靜靜地靠近奧圖曼王朝的第29個領地—明赫瑞亞島。船上載著帕奇贊公主、她的醫生丈夫與御用化學家，他們各自都有不同的任務，而明赫瑞亞島即將面臨一場大災難，流言四起…一場瘟疫正被擴散。1901. Night draws in. With the stealth of a spy vessel, the royal ship Azizye approaches the famous vistas of Mingheria.'An emerald build of pink stone'. The 29th state of the ailing Ottoman Empire. The ship carries Princess Pakize, the daughter of a deposed sultan, her doctor husband, and the Royal Chemist, Bonkowski Pasha.Each of them holds a separate mission. Not all of them will survive the weeks ahead. Because Mingheria is on the cusp of catastrophe.There are rumours of plague - rumours some in power will try to suppress. But plague is not the only killer. Soon, the eyes of the world will turn to this ancient island, where the future of a fragile empire is at stake, in an epic and playful mystery of passion, fear, scandal and murder, from one of history's master storytellers.

Blast off in a new out-of-this world graphic novel series from the bestselling creators Hello!LuckyMeet Astrid and Stella! These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo blasters and take off into the stratosphere! They’ll just need a few things before it’s time to go: their special space suits, lots and lots of snacks, and their trusty robot Bobo. When things go sideways, Astrid and Stella always rely on their go-to mottos to get them out of sticky situations: “We can do hard things!” and “Progress not perfection!”In their very first adventure, Astrid and Stella will discover the cute and cuddly planet Caturn and the beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they’ll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant―with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way. It’s all in a lightyear’s work for these intergalactic pals!

The This is line of World of Reading early readers is designed to offer reluctant readers books they will want to read by featuring the origin stories of characters they love.Learn how Kamala Khan finds out that she's an Inhuman with super powers and becomes Ms. Marvel, how Peter Parker puts his powers to good use and becomes the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, how Jane Foster becomes The Mighty Thor, how Shang-Chi uses his martial arts skills to becomes an Avenger, and how Kate trains to be the ultimate super hero.Discover how Marvel's most popular characters became the Super Heroes they are today in this bind-up of 5 stories perfect for reluctant readers.Features:large, easy-to-read printshort, simple sentencesfun illustrations Complete your Marvel World of Reading collection and get to know the origin stories for each of your favorite heroes!This is Black PantherThis is Miles MoralesThis is Captain MarvelThis is Black WidowThis is ThorThis is Doctor StrangeThis is FalconFor r

Past and present collide in a captivating YA debut about a girl who takes off on a flight and lands . . . twenty-five years later. When Jenny boards her flight back from New York, the biggest things on her mind are applying to Columbia and reuniting with her brand-new boyfriend. But when she and the other passengers disembark in St. Louis, they're told that their plane disappeared-twenty-five years ago. Everyone thought they were dead. The world has fast-forwarded. Three of her grandparents are gone, her parents are old, and her "little" brother is now an adult. There's so much she's missed out on, not the least iPhones, social media, and pop culture. When some surprising information comes to light, Jenny feels betrayed by her family and once-best friend. She's also fighting her attraction to Dylan, a cute and kind classmate who has an unusual connection to her past. And then there's the growing contingent of conspiracy theorists determined to prove that Flight 237 hides a sinister tru

There's a spooky mystery at school, in the sixth hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!It's Halloween and everyone is excited about the school disco. It's a bit much for me - all that dressing-up and dancing. I'd rather cosy up with a good book, but Milo, Mindy and Manny are all super excited.Or at least, they were excited, until all these strange things started happening - messages appearing on the whiteboard, lights flickering on and off, books flying off the library shelves... Some of the other kids have been whispering that the school is haunted, but Mr Graft says that if the spooky mischief doesn't stop, then the disco will be cancelled.Looks like a mission for me, Anisha, accidental ghost detective!Praise for the Anisha, Accidental Detective series:Winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize and of the Crimefest Best Crime Novel for ChildrenShortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award, the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year, and the

Tomas, the boy who grew dragons, is officially the Grand High Dragon Master. He's lived with his dragons - Flicker and Zing - and grown dozens more. He's an expert at caring for the dragonfruit tree. He knows all the tricks for training dragons, nurturing dragonfruit seedlings and defusing dragon poo. So - he has this brilliant idea. He and his friends have got to get all their dragon expertise down, in one easy-to-read place, for them, and anyone else who might find themselves growing dragons! The only problem is - Tomas's friends Ted, Kat, Kai, Liam and Aura are currently scattered all around the world, from Suffolk to Mexico to China. Perhaps, though, if they can get their heads together, they can figure this all out together, and create the most brilliant ULTIMATE GUIDE ever, together? Of course, what they don't release is they still have a lot to learn about dragons!

《全方位華語精進讀本》提供中文學習者精選閱讀素材 以第二外語學習者的詞彙及程度編寫，契合需求 有效提升閱讀理解能力！ 除了一般教材，閱讀理解力的提升是語言學習的關鍵。 第二外語學習者的閱讀力需求，包含適量的詞彙、符合學習程度的句型語法、適當的主題題材、充分的詞彙應用說明，以及大量的練習題檢視吸收成效。 本書為資深海外及國內華語教師團隊撰寫的閱讀材料，書中選題契合時代趨勢，用詞遣字斟酌符合學習者需求，而清楚明瞭的結構培養閱讀寫作能力，精心設計的習題測驗理解程度，更加鍛鍊學習要點，並延伸學習應用變化。 除了契合語言學習的需求，同時亦可為華語能力測驗做準備。 適用對象：《當代中文課程》第三冊延伸閱讀、TOCFL Designed for students learning Chinese at intermediate through advanced-low proficiency levels, The Ultimate Chinese Reader cover engaging topics from Chinese literature, history & geography, technology, and culture studies, suitable for all learners to polish their reading comprehension abilities. It can be useful resource to the preparation for TOCFL as well. Each chapter includes vocabulary and intense exercise and practice section especially designed to further enhance reading and writing skills. The Ultimate Chinese Reader may be used independently for reading courses or as supplementary materials in existing Chinese learning programs. This book is ideal for learners with the

在以珀耳修斯為中心的故事裡，梅杜莎註定成為令人膽寒的邪惡怪物。美麗聰慧、虔心奉獻的神殿祭司何以成為詛咒下的駭人女妖？當我們撥開這層僅剩恐懼與惡的扁平形象後，才能看見在幾乎被化約成相貌醜陋的殘忍毒婦之前，她所經歷的悲慘遭遇。繼柔卡絲塔與卡利俄佩，Natalie Hayne再次把說故事的權利，還給神話裡被寥寥數語帶過的女性角色。'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood via Twitter'Beautiful and moving' - Neil Gaiman via Twitter'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters.’Medusa is the sole mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her Gorgon sisters, she begins to realize that she is the only one who experiences change, the only one who can be hurt. And her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.When the sea god Poseidon commits an unforgivable act in the temple of Athene, the goddess takes her revenge where she can – and Medusa is changed forever. Writhing snakes replace her hair, and her gaze now turns any living creature to stone. The power cannot be controlled: Medusa can look at nothing without destroying it. She is condemned to a life of sha

★全美銷售超過10萬本，暢銷全球，已陸續出版法文、西班牙文、俄文、土耳其文等版本，繁體中文版由小木馬於2022年重磅推出★本系列書特色★一貓一人的視角寫作，揭露不同青少年成長的心理狀態本系列故事為雙主角，一人一貓輪流以第一人稱推進劇情。他們在對方眼裡雖然以寵物／貓奴的身份一起生活，彼此在面對各種目標、任務及困境時，反映出青少年的不安、叛逆、無所謂、好奇、勇敢等的成長心理狀態；這兩個個性十分迥異的夥伴／朋友，也因此碰撞出立場不同的辯論、爭吵、妥協和合作，是真正站在青少年心理位置上書寫的故事。★充滿奇幻又真實的情節，每一本都包含國際趨勢的議題及元素看似奇幻、荒謬的情節，充滿譏諷與搞笑的橋段，但每一本都融入了文化、教育、環保、國際趨勢等的議題，如荒野求生、機器人創客、文化衝擊、AI、虛擬實境、區塊鏈、虛擬貨幣、選舉、獨裁政治等，是站在國際視野上設計撰寫，適合每個孩子閱讀，甚至討論其中議題的故事。★劇情幽默風趣，活潑生動的美式插圖穿插其中，閱讀輕鬆無負擔故事場景設定地球，進而擴大到全宇宙，以外星生物來看地球的物種（人類及其他動物）、建設（房屋、汽車等）、制度（貨幣交易）等，充滿著解謎與反諷的樂趣；充滿創意與想像力的外星生物與科技，搭配活靈活現的生動插圖，是首次閱讀長文的孩子的最佳入門選擇。內容簡介在歷經征服地球的失敗屈辱後，還有什麼事會再打擊克勞德呢？那就是被「邪惡、破壞、壓迫，更多邪惡的軍閥聯盟」給撤銷會員！克勞德幾乎要放棄戰鬥貓生，自此過著沉寂孤獨的退隱生活……直到，所有生靈的領袖──宇宙女皇逝世了，而宇宙全知會議要舉辦宇宙之王選拔。克勞德當然不會放棄這個機會──成為宇宙之王。不過要成會候選人，需要加入某個黨派，唯一能加入的，就是巴克斯力邀的「GAG，善良動物團隊」。善良？噁～噁～另一方面，拉吉在學校的日子越來越順，還加入了籃球校隊。唯一不順的是，歷史課老師要他們研究拿破崙作為這學期的作業，而拉吉要和蠑螈一組。不過拉吉發現，拿破崙的遭遇及信念，竟然跟克勞德很像！例如拿破崙也被流放過，而拿破崙甚至說過：「榮耀稍縱即逝，但默默無聞卻是永久的。」、「一定要把朋友當成可能的敵人。」、「死亡不算什麼，但活得挫敗和不光彩，等同每天都死一次。」拉吉告訴克勞德關於拿破崙的事時，克勞德從中到啟發，決定加入GAG，重新啟動他一生的戰役：成為宇宙王者！

The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in DOWN IN THE DUMPS, an all-new, highly illustrated, early chapter book series about three unlikely friends--a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gum--and their adventures together in the local town landfill. To Nana, there isn't a better, more beautiful home for a mushy, moldy banana than the Westerfield Waste Transfer & Recycling Center! Nana loves living at the dump! She welcomes every new piece of trash with a hardy hug and happy hello.And in The Mystery Box, the first adventure in the Down in the Dumps series, when a Teddy Tedd Ted doll still perfectly wrapped in his gift box arrives, Nana realizes that not everyone is ready to be thrown away. Will Nana and her friends be able to navigate the many dangers of the dump to help Teddy Tedd Ted find his way home?The Mystery Box is the first book in the Down in the Dumps series from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It will have even the most reluctant readers takin

TOY STORY meets the GARBAGE PAIL KIDS in A VERY TRASHY CHRISTMAS, the third of four books in the hilarious, new, highly illustrated early chapter book series DOWN IN THE DUMPS, about three unlikely friends―a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gunk―and their adventures together in the local town landfill. Santa who? Nana has never heard about Christmas until the old toys of the Westerfield Waste Transfer and Recycling Center tell her about the most magical night of the year! And when Nana learns that Santa Claus delivers toys to all the good boys and girls, she insists on writing him her own letter. But when Santa arrives with their gifts in tow, the Forklift of Doom mistakes his sleigh for rubbish. Can Nana and her trash friends band together to save Christmas before it’s too late?A VERY TRASHY CHRISTMAS is the third book in the hilarious new chapter book series DOWN IN THE DUMPS from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It’ll have even the most reluctant readers w

Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their third adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, that teaches them about climate change and what they can do to help.It’s Skip’s birthday and Finn has planned an exciting surprise for him―a trip in a hot-air balloon. As they lift off the ground and rise above the clouds, they think that this birthday adventure couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. But when a bird snatches Finn’s hat and goggles from him, a wild chase ensues. As they land on a small rocky island, they find that the bird has made a nest out of Finn’s things. An encounter with a local scientist reveals the surprising plight of these feathered friends….This book is an important introduction to the environmental concerns facing our wildlife, featuring colorful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip. They'll f

Batman returns to save both his hometown and the holiday season in this adult storybook adaptation of Tim Burton’s Super Hero classic.Just as three wise men once conspired to honor a baby, three deranged villains in Gotham City have hatched a clever plan of their own. But rather than traveling to Bethlehem and offering gifts, these narcissistic ne’er-do-wells are going to seize control of Gotham City’s government and power supply instead. Once again, the Dark Knight Detective is the city’s only hope for salvation―but defeating the combined forces of the Penguin, Catwoman, and unfettered capitalism is going to take a Christmas miracle! (And possibly a Bat-Plane.)Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Batman Returns with this tongue-in-cheek retelling of Tim Burton’s delightfully disturbing film. Reimagined into catchy verse and beautiful illustrations, this cautionary tale of identity, ambition, and the importance of work/life balance is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!STUNNI

The #1 New York Times bestseller! Big trucks may brag and roar, but small and steadfast wins the day in this cheerful story with timeless appeal. On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little snowplow joins the crew. None of the other trucks think that the little snowplow can handle the big storms, but he knows that he can do it--and just to be sure, he trains hard, pushing loads of gravel, pulling blocks of concrete, and doing plow lifts to get ready. But when a blizzard arrives, will the little snowplow's training be enough to clear the streets and handle unexpected trouble? Taking its place beside classics such as The Little Engine That Could and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, this tale of a plucky little plow will find a clear path to readers' hearts.

An instant #1 USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller! In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don’t mix.After a disastrous field day competition at school, Greg decides that when it comes to his athletic career, he’s officially retired. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for basketball.Tryouts are a mess, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?See the Wimpy Kid World in a whole new way with the help of Greg Heffley’s best friend in the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Je

《公主出任務》女力再出擊。傳說中的美人魚公主祈求黑衣公主保護她免受海怪襲擊。但海底世界並不利於黑衣公主行動，美人魚公主必須學習勇敢為自己發聲！There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans?The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice―it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time.

寫實主義先驅╳最受歡迎的近代畫家 他筆下的人物樸實而動人， 在一片情慾流動的藝術環境中，他退居巴爾比宗， 將農村秋收的景象描繪得詩情畫意，真實呈現農民們生活的苦難。 他是大家最熟悉的藝術大師──法蘭索瓦・米勒！ 「他似乎是屬於另一個時代、另一個民族、有著不同思維的人。他在法國藝術中是獨一無二的，而且幾乎像是一個外國人。他同等地被他的崇拜者和誹謗者所誤解。」──羅曼・羅蘭（Romain Rolland） ▎〈簸穀的人〉（The Winnower） 農夫拿著簸箕用力搖晃的身影，也將米勒顛進沙龍展。 臉部被陰影遮住的簸穀者，象徵著默默耕耘，辛勤勞動，既無名又沒有地位的所有農夫。 1848年在法國爆發的「二月革命」，工人們的奮起抗爭，觸動了米勒的神經，首度以農人為主題並被官方選入在沙龍成功展出的畫作，成為現實主義繪畫史上具有開創性的畫作。 ▎〈拾穗〉（The Gleaners） 猶如莊重的石碑一樣排列在廣闊無邊的原野上的三位農婦，在剛剛收割完的這片暗濁色的麥田裡，點點金黃色在畫中明亮卻少之又少的麥穗，昭示著農婦付出與收穫不成正比，彎下的背上乘載的重量，厚實且心安。 初見米勒在畫中運用寫實主義的的技法，三位處於艱難狀態下的工作的農婦形象，營造出威嚴莊重的氣氛，美感來自於米勒那簡潔而又富有節奏感的輪廓勾勒以及雕塑式的圓實造型。 ▎〈晚禱〉（The Angelus） 沒有看見鐘的影子，卻彷彿聽到遠處教堂傳來的鐘聲與虔誠的禱告聲。 身為虔誠的基督徒，畫作中時常漫布的濃厚宗教意味是屬於米勒的獨有韻味，落日餘暉下，靜謐沉寂的大地和屏息靜默的夫妻融為一體，無限虔誠的神態與靜謐的力量，讓虔誠的心聲充滿了整個空間。 ▎〈牧羊女與羊群〉（Shepherdess with her Flock） 高高的地平線、平坦而遼闊的草原、熙熙攘攘的羊群，一位年輕的牧羊女獨自佇立，身上披著厚重的毛氈，背對著羊群，逆著彩霞的光，獨自編織著手上的毛衣。她微躬的體態與專注的神情，猶如禱告般虔誠。 1864年的沙龍展公開展出，首次獲得佳評如潮的畫作，被權威藝評家高帝耶（Théophile Gautier）稱讚它是「一幅完美的畫」，承襲的一貫具有宗教氛圍感的祥和靜謐，一望無際的曠野與淡淡的愁緒令人喟嘆。 ▎〈春〉（Spring） 繽紛的色彩，嫩綠的森林、新綠的小草、深綠的大樹、金黃的陽光，遠處的彩虹，構成了層次分明、色

In Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast, we rejoin Badger, who is no longer feeling sad and is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast! It also looks like Badger has also eaten Dog's favourite blue ball... but all is not lost! Good things come to those who wait…The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad!Badger is feeling happy these days......even though he still has a big blue bottom.Life is good when you’re eating berries.But now Dog is sad.What can Badger do to help his friend?Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast – his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help?Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age.Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second

Crab and Snail set out on a mission to be cooler than cool in their second unforgettable seaside adventure in the graphic early reader series by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and beloved illustrator Jared Chapman.Starfish is pointy-perfect, so wow to the wow! And her tidal pool is filled with friends and fun things. But Crab and Snail weren't invited. While the best beach friends do everything they can to catch Starfish's attention and score an invite, they begin to realize that being kind just might be the coolest of cool.Crab and Snail are everyone's new favorite characters in the graphic early reader space. Fans of Narwhal & Jelly and Beak & Ally will love these quirky characters and clever stories.A character-based volume that reads like a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and The Muppet Show.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) for The Invisible Whale (Book One)

"Thissimple Korean import is told primarily through the characters’ dialogue andthoughts, making it a perfect choice for dramatic read-alouds and role-playingto help children empathize with others and polish their social graces." Kirkus Review"This thoughtful and funny title is sure to become a firm favourite." Children's Book Council of Australia Reading TimeHello! It seems so easy to say, but what happens if you miss the chance to greet someone and then keep seeing that same person again and again.In this light-hearted, funny tale, Korean author Sung Mi Kim tells a story of increasingly awkward encounters between Mr. Wolf and Little Fox and shows readers how saying hello right from the beginning could have made all the difference.

本書描寫一名成長於 1990 年代巴黎的少女，正站在童年與青春期的交界，面對學校、身體變化與失敗恐懼帶來的壓力，逐漸陷入情緒低潮。就在此時，她迷上了披頭四的音樂，旋律與想像成為陪伴她度過不安時刻的力量。作品以柔和畫風呈現內心世界，被多家媒體肯定為細膩描寫成長與情緒的圖像小說。A coming-of-age story that explores adolescence, failure...and the Beatles. This is the story of a girl growing up in the 1990s - a middle-schooler who finds herself lost in the gulf between childhood and adolescence, developing paralyzing fears of failure, school, other people, and her own changing body. Along the way, she becomes obsessed with the Beatles... which might be just what she needs to find her way back to being okay. Yeah yeah yeah!

The Wellington snow slide of 1910 was--and still is--the deadliest avalanche in America's history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving the frozen nightmare pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm.But the storm didn't stop. One day passed, then two, three . . . six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain. The trains tumbled 150 feet. 96 people were dead.The Wellington avalanche forever changed railroad engineering. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the tale of one girl who survive

In the ninth addition to the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley faces his nemesis, Murray Hill, on the high seas.Thanks to the evidence Ben uncovered in his investigation of the Croatoan, the CIA has tracked his nemesis, Murray Hill, to Central America, where they believe he is boarding the world’s biggest cruise ship, The Emperor of the Seas, on its maiden voyage around the world.His mission: Pose as part of a family, with Alexander and Catherine Hale as his parents, Erica as his sister, and his best friend Mike as his brother, to find out what Murray is plotting.At first, it sounds exciting to have a mission on the most glamorous ocean liner on earth, but as usual, nothing goes according to plan. There is action, danger, and plenty of surprises as Ben and his team quickly find themselves in hot water.

☆難度適中全真模擬☆☆所有試題完整詳解☆☆給您滿滿的大題庫☆給正要準備公職考試的您～英文一科在初等五等考試的佔分比重雖然不高，但不像其他科目有背就有分，往往被認為是難以速成的一科。有鑑於此，本社特別完整搜羅了歷年重要的初五等及鐵路佐級等試題，並將之彙整成冊，希望能幫助讀者省卻一一查找的時間，並將精力集中於考題的反覆練習。綜觀近年初五等英文的難度，約莫分布於國高中程度。在單字片語方面，不需鑽牛角尖於太過專門或艱深的單字，僅需留意考題出現過、但自己較不熟的單字並配合本書收錄的詳細解析背誦即可；至於文法方面，必須注意的是，由於初五等分配到的文法題數並不多，因此命題老師皆以重點文法為主，這便仰賴個人對於文法的基本敏銳度是否到位。舉一個簡單的例子，105年地特五等一般行政公民與英文第40題題目是這樣子的：Jeff went to Tainan last night. I ╴with him if he had told me a day before.稍有基礎的考生馬上就會聯想到命題老師要考的是與過去事實相反的假設語氣，但對於跟英文已好久不見的考生來說，可能上了考場之後，腦海才依稀浮現以前的模糊回憶：假設語氣好像分成好幾種？這個題目的情境是與事實相反嗎？是現在還是過去？啊要是主要子句與條件子句時態混合那該怎麼辦？！考生免驚慌，以上症頭皆能靠大量反覆的練習徹底解決，本書有高達1000多題模擬試題與歷屆考古題，重點是全部附有解析，因此哪怕您過去毫無基礎，當您寫到天荒地老、頭昏眼花的那一天時，單純憑反射動作就能將正解信手拈來、上考場必能水到渠成。 Practice makes perfect，趕緊提起筆來挑戰，希望這本精選題庫完全攻略能助您一臂之力，再次相見即是金榜題名時！【本書架構】Part1，降龍十八掌，模擬試題也有十八回，大師親授，包您深厚內力！Part2，日知其所亡，月無忘其所能，完整歷屆試題，寫你千遍也不厭倦！【本書特色】題答分離，排版簡潔，閱讀不費吹灰之力！循序漸進，難易適中，絕對不會鑽牛角尖！量多質精，隨時練習，給你滿滿的大平台！考點提示，指點迷津，茫茫大海為你撈針！深入精解，毫不含糊，武功蓋世彈指神通！【高分強化搭配用書】本社《T1P07鐵路英文》，獨家！文法秘笈與字彙片語供您鑽研。本社《AC22初等五等英文》，獨家！收錄近年初等五等單字片語暨實用例句。本社《6P9

The Carnival of the Animals (硬頁音效書) Press each embedded sound button to listen to specially arranged music from Camille Saint-Saens's famous Carnival of the Animals. The pages also have half die-cuts revealing the artwork on the layer below.The Animal Orchestra Plays Mozart (硬頁音效書) In this wonderful sound book, an Animal Orchestra goes around the forest playing Mozart to all the different animals, and while they’re doing it they tell us a little bit about Mozart and his life. A fun way to be introduced to the most famous tunes by Mozart while sharing a quiet time with your child.Animal Orchestra Plays Beethoven (硬頁音效書) Children can discover the magic of Betthoven by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travel through the animal world playing five different pieces of Beethoven's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustrations and spellbinding music are a perfect introduction to o

The Times Children’s Book of the WeekPicture Book finalist, Teach Early Years Awards 2022A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author.Caught in a storm, Arnold the elephant washes up on a tiny island. Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Arnold steps aboard…uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here’s Dog—can this boat take Arnold’s weight? Uh-oh!None of the animals can save the shipwrecked elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for another intricate construction. Wheels and pulleys create a Ferris wheel, an elevator, a waffle maker. All the animals work as a team to build increasingly intricate constructions that turn the desert island into a fun park city. Soon there is a whole community and enough space for everyone!As with all Leo Timmers picture books, Elephant Island has many layers of discovery. Tapping int

A very funny and philosophical illustrated chapter book by a bestselling author/illustrator pair about courage, true friendship and our most secret wishes, in which a lame duck takes a blind hen on a goose chase as they search for adventure and answers to some big questions.A duck spends her days limping around her backyard with the help of a crutch until one day a blind hen stumbles in, lost, and persuades the duck to embark on an adventurous journey. The duck will guide the hen; the hen will steady the duck’s wobbly leg. They leave together for a place where their most secret wishes will come true. The pair come upon astonishing obstacles along the way—a wild forest, a cavernous gorge and many differences of opinion. The hen starts to wish she’d taken a guide dog rather than a duck! When the two finally arrive at their destination after all the hardships, they realize that their own backyard plus a little imagination offers as much adventure as a whole world.From the author/illustrat

MIA TANG IS PLAYING TO WIN!The Women's World Cup is coming to California, and everyone has football fever - especially Mia! But when her PE teacher gives her a C, Mia has to pull up her grade by scoring interviews with the championship teams. It's not so easy when... 1.Th two teams are hunkered down in secret hotels in Pasadena and not taking any media requests. 2. Mr Yao is back at the motel- as a co-owner! Jason is sure his dad deserves a second chance.Mia is not so sure. 3. Mia's parents are trying to buy a house of their very own, which turns out to be a LOT harder than they thought!As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face strikers from all corners, as well as her own fears.But if anyone can find a way to win big, it's Mia Tang. The fourth book in the FRONT DESK series - following Mia Tang as she plays to win!

In 1992, while presenting at the World Futures Studies Federation course on International Development, I shifted my lecture from the typical rehearsed presentation on factors explaining maldevelopment to a real time unpacking/deconstruction of transportation futures. As I, we, worked through the analysis, alternatives organically emerged. The four levels were: first, the problem or the litany – congestion and pollution. Second the causes: too many cars and desire for more cars, rising incomes, traditional infrastructure that was not car flow friendly, among other factors. Third, the Big City outlook, westernization, and the "Los Angelization" of the planet. And fourth, West is best with cars as freedom, as individuality. We understood that the government would take a technical approach of creating flyovers and not the deeper required to rethink centre-periphery relations – to decentralize - to reimagine Bangkok as a walkable and green city. This led to a discussion on not just in

《The Usborne Advent Bookshelf》是一套充滿節慶氣氛的24冊聖誕倒數繪本。從12月1日開始，每天讀一本故事，隨著書頁展開，聖誕節也一步步靠近。故事內容橫跨經典童話、節日故事與永恆名作——從〈灰姑娘〉、〈小紅帽〉、〈鞋匠與小精靈〉到〈小氣財神〉與〈雪后〉，構成一座童話書櫃。無論是親子共讀或自我沉浸，皆能在每晚的閱讀中感受節慶的期待與溫暖。This enchanting advent boxset contains a wonderful, ready-made library of 24 beautifully illustrated storybooks. Count down the days to Christmas with magical tales of princes and princesses, elves and emperors, a puppet and even a dinosaur. A mix of fairy tales, traditional stories and timeless classics, the stories offer something for everyone. As the big day approaches, there are plenty of festive treats to share, including The 12 Days of Christmas, A Christmas Carol and, of course, the story of the nativity. Even after the excitement of Christmas has faded, the exciting stories in the boxset can be enjoyed again and again, for many years to come.The Usborne Advent Bookshelf 裡面有24本平裝繪本，從12月1日開始，一天一本，讀完24本，聖誕節就來了。這24本繪本，書目如下：01-Cinderella 灰姑娘02-The Dinosaur who lost his Roar 失聲的恐龍03-Little Red Riding Hood

One of Us Is Lying meets Lord of the Flies meets Fyre Fest in this wickedly addictive and funny YA thriller.Rafi Francisco needs something really special to put her true crime podcast on the map. She sets her sights on River Stone, the hearthrob musician who rose to stardom after the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend. Rafi lands herself a ticket to the exclusive Fly Fest, where River will be the headliner.But when Rafi arrives on the Caribbean island location of Fly Fest with hundreds of other influencers and (very minor) celebrities, they quickly discover that the dream trip is more of a nightmare. And it’s not just confronting beauty gurus-gone-wild and spotty WiFi. Soon, Rafi goes from fighting for an interview to fighting for her life. And, as she gets closer to River, she discovers that he might be hiding even darker secrets than she suspected . . .

本書以古埃及為背景，講述好友 Nub 與 Iteti 為阻止盜墓者破壞女王尼特之墓，踏上充滿謎題與線索的冒險旅程。途中他們必須破解象形文字、穿越尼羅河迷宮，逐步揭開陰謀背後的真相。文字生動、節奏明快，帶領讀者進入神祕的古文明世界。隨書附有摺頁指南，教孩子學讀象形文字，兼具知識與趣味。★亮點：・由英國博物館專家參與審訂，內容可信又富教育性。・附象形文字字典與解謎頁，結合閱讀與遊戲體驗。・插畫家 James Weston Lewis 以色彩細膩重現埃及風貌。Learn how to read hieroglyphs in this compelling puzzle adventure story, publishing 200 years after the Rosetta Stone was deciphered! Written by Blue Peter award-winning author Andy Seed, in consultation with experts at the British Museum, and sumptuously illustrated in colour by highly acclaimed artist James Weston Lewis.When ancient Egyptian friends, Nub and Iteti, overhear a gang of tomb robbers plotting to raid Queen Neith’s tomb, they set off on a quest to stop them. But there are lots of clues and puzzles to solve along the way, from a suspicious list of hieroglyphic words found in the marketplace to a confusing maze across the River Nile. Will they get there in time to stop the robbers unleashing a terrible curse? And who was behind the evil plot all alo

** Adapted into the Oscar-nominated film adaptation, An Cailin Ciuin / The Quiet Girl **From the author of the Booker-shortlisted Small Things Like These, a heartbreaking, haunting story of childhood, loss and love by one of Ireland's most acclaimed writers. 'A real jewel.' Irish Independent'A small miracle.' Sunday Times'A thing of finely honed beauty.' Guardian'Thrilling.' Richard Ford'As good as Chekhov.' David MitchellIt is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm, not knowing when she will return home.In the strangers' house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. But in a house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers how fragile her idyll is.