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An inspiring and empowering rhyming story that's a joy to read aloud, all about the power of children to change the world.Sally McBrass is the smallest girl in the youngest class – but Sally knows you don't have to be big to be strong. From kites stuck up trees to howling dogs to stray cats in the car park, little Sally notices things that others don't, and when she sees people being mean at school, she is brave enough to speak up.The Smallest Girl in the Class by Justin Roberts and Christian Robinson is a moving and gorgeously illustrated story about bravery and changing the world for the better. The perfect book to build empathy and start discussions about kindness with young children.

獨立年輕，愛吃棋格蛋糕又是辯論社主席，一看就是天選之人。Mo不懂大英帝國吸血鬼女王的頭銜和職責是如何降臨到她肩上的，她不過就是在陰雨天騎腳踏車回家而已。不過能免掉體育課，還有帥哥相伴，這似乎也不算太糟…對嗎？Meet Mo Merrydrew - independent young woman, Mini Battenberg fan, president of the debating society - and reluctant vampire queen ... Fifteen-year-old Mo Merrydrew isn't exactly expecting to be asked to be Vampire Queen of Great Britain when she's cycling home from school one wet Tuesday evening. Apparently, she is 'the Chosen One'.Aside from being uncomfortable with the idea of unelected power (not very democratic), there's the blood drinking to consider (Mo is a vegetarian), and frankly it's just not really the sort of role Mo's looking for (she wants to aim for a real job in politics). But - if you're Vampire Queen, you probably don't have to do PE any more, and when the dreamy Luca, a vampire familiar, turns up, it all suddenly starts to look a bit more appealing ... Geek Girl meets Buffy in a brilliantly funny new teen series from bestselling author Jo Simmons

經典名著不再令人呵欠連連！幽默文字搭配趣味十足的插圖，輕鬆將初識珍奧斯汀的小讀者們領進門，其筆下人物鮮明的價值觀與道德觀，更適合與孩子一同討論，在共享閱讀樂趣的同時融入品格教育。A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.When Elinor and Marianne Dashwood’s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected.Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming – but entirely unsuitable – new neighbour.The sisters will need each other’s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter ‘Book of the Month’ and Radio 4 Open Book ‘Book of the Year’. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen’s books and wants new readers to feel the same.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen’s satire and wit, bringing h

經典名著不再令人呵欠連連！幽默文字搭配趣味十足的插圖，輕鬆將初識珍奧斯汀的小讀者們領進門，其筆下人物鮮明的價值觀與道德觀，更適合與孩子一同討論，在共享閱讀樂趣的同時融入品格教育。A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.9781444962680 Sense and SensibilityWhen Elinor and Marianne Dashwood’s father dies, they are forced to leave their home behind and move far away to a tiny cottage. Their lives look set to change for ever, in ways neither had expected.Elinor must leave behind the man she loves, whereas Marianne falls for their charming – but entirely unsuitable – new neighbour.The sisters will need each other’s support if they are to find happiness, but will they ever find the right balance of sense and sensibility?Joanna Nadin is a winner of the Fantastic Book Award, the Surrey Book Award, Blue Peter ‘Book of the Month’ and Radio 4 Open Book ‘Book of the Year’. She has recently fallen head over heels for Austen’s books and wants new readers to feel the same.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen’s classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in – giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable – her parents jump at the chance.But money doesn’t always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are very cold towards her. Her only friend amongst them is Edmund, who tries his best to help her be happy.As she grows up, Fanny realises that Edmund is the most important person in her life. But will he ever see her as more than the timid little girl who arrived at his home so many years before?Ayisha Malik is a British Muslim, lifelong Londoner and lover of books. She has read and reread Austen’s books throughout her whole life and is perfectly placed to bring Mansfield Park to a new audience.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen’s satire an

關於非洲史瓦帝尼王國，充滿愛的應許故事多位志工感動分享！最激勵人心的非洲故事！從加拿大的行銷總監搖身一變，專注拯救非洲孩童－本書是作者珍妮．麥斯威爾在《我不OK！》、《你OK嗎？》帶領我們認識非洲孤兒與他們面臨的處境，以及珍妮全家如何積極行動的感人後續。◎觸動人心．各界名人短文推薦－Taiwan can help. 臺灣年輕人在世界舞臺，屢屢發出光芒，讓世界看見臺灣。即使是非洲匱乏的角落，也有他們投入人道救援與永續發展的足跡。－總統／蔡英文我們青年人走向世界的方式多采多姿，這本書除了記錄珍妮．麥斯威爾在非洲為孤兒的奉獻歷程，也讓我們看見，臺灣青年以國際關懷，走向世界，改變世界所投射的光與熱。－副總統／賴清德////////蔡英文／總統．賴清德／副總統．施振榮／宏碁集團創辦人、智榮基金會董事長．鄭雅仁／全漢企業股份有限公司董事長．劉克襄／財團法人中央通訊社董事長．呂興忠／國立彰化高中圖書館主任．陳偉斌／健丞數位科技有限公司負責人、Heart for Africa, Taiwan榮譽理事長　───────────────────短文推薦///////英文版推薦序：在這個急需希望的時代，珍妮．麥斯威爾這本《希望的所在》，很能激勵我們的心靈。臺灣很榮幸成為史瓦帝尼王國長期的夥伴，彰化高中學生主動參與並支持「非洲之心」的行動，也令人鼓舞。為史瓦帝尼乾旱期，提供水源的協助，只是我們對這個王國的一小部分承諾。我們非常感謝珍妮團隊「迦南計畫」對史瓦帝尼弱勢兒童的重要貢獻，他們救助失親和被拋棄的孩子，提供當地成年人就業機會，同時為這個國家和世界帶來希望。－賴清德／副總統"HOPE LIVES HERE is a book that will provide encouragement to the world during a time when we all need to find hope in something greater than ourselves. Taiwan is proud to partner with the Kingdom of Eswatini and we are encouraged that students from the Changhua Senior high school are actively involved in suppor

一塊指尖大小的矽晶片，一名諾貝爾獎的天才怪咖、還有八位勇於對抗威權不平等的科技叛徒，譜寫出一連串合縱連橫的腦力激盪與勾心鬥角的企業競爭………一起重回那個電腦還是龐然大物的蠻荒年代，跟著這群超有個性的科學家，在種種衝突和限制中化不可能為可能，搭起矽谷的原型、促成半導體的誕生，掀起第三次工業革命，建構出今日便捷網路、人工智慧與元宇宙的基礎！/// 融合商場競逐、人性張力與知識解說，流暢如小說般好看的晶片革命故事 ////// 對科技領域有興趣的你、想了解護國半導體產業前世今生的你不可不讀！///在這所有人脫離不了科技的時代，矽谷、AI人工智慧、元宇宙、新創公司、創投、半導體、護國神山等酷炫名詞，充斥在我們周圍，不僅讓生活更為便利，也影響我們觀看世界的方式。或許你正在使用iphone、Android手機，或許你正在瀏覽Facebook，Instagram，又或許你想上傳趣味影片、成為youtuber。然而，這一切都要感謝一顆小小的矽晶片，在背後努力的運行著。而因為疫情的影響，促使全世界發生晶片缺貨危機，不僅牽動電腦等高科技工具，就連汽車、家電等生活電器也遭受巨大震盪。一時之間，位在臺灣、世界最大的晶圓代工廠「台積電」，也成為世界的關注焦點。然而，改變世界的矽晶片，不僅來自政府、科學家、創投、高科技企業的合作與研發，起源更來自於一群人——一位諾貝爾獎天才與他口中的八位叛徒，彼此合作又競爭的結果。讓我們回到第二次世界大戰，電腦還是個龐然大物的時代。電腦內部充滿高熱、脆弱的玻璃管裝置，不時就要停機維修，科學家們只能處於這個科技蠻荒時代持續埋頭耕耘。一位諾貝爾物理學獎的關鍵人物——蕭克利，正在用一項改變世界的晶片發明，成為創新掌旗人。他不僅帶領科學家從蠻荒時代，一舉前進到科技時代；更隻身扭轉美國的科技資源版圖，促使重鎮從東岸遷往西岸、種下未來矽谷的種子。而天才蕭克利的另一面，卻是令人生厭的「惡老闆」；猜忌、自負的恐怖管理，在公司掀起叛逃革命。八位員工成為在天才口中的公司「叛徒」，不僅攜手離開公司、另起爐灶，更意外承續惡老闆，成為新一代的科技旗手──第一顆矽晶片、第一間名副其實的半導體公司、第一間新創公司與創投公司、第一批在矽谷生根的科技公司，通通來自於蕭克利當初種下的種子。在企業與人才不斷分分合合中，激盪出矽谷與影響全球的科技革命，也是現在科技巨頭英特爾、超微、蘋果、Google

Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels: zombies!Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they’re trying to eat your brains!Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown. Sure, her villager parents only ever say “Hrm,” but you pick up the local language quickly. And maybe her little brother, Johnny, is always getting into trouble, but the village’s iron golem is there to look out for him. And, yeah, things are too busy for exploring when you’re the only one in town who ever takes their hands out of their sleeves. But maybe that’s for the best. After all, there are things out there beyond the torchlight that are better handled by adventurers.But one night, a stranger comes to Plaintown―and he’s followed by a horde of ravenous zombies. Bobbie’s village is overrun, and her world is turned upside down.Life is not so good for Ben, an adventurer with nothing left to his name but the armor on his back. When dawn’s light

This sequel to A Pinch of Magic is another spellbinding sisterly adventure, this time with a haunted shipwreck, a fierce pirate, and, of course, a little magic! The family curse has been lifted, and the Widdershins sisters--Betty, Fliss, and Charlie--are free to leave the misty prison isle of Crowstone. But when a mysterious girl arrives at their inn accompanied by a will-o'-the-wisp, or ghost, it seems another adventure has landed on their doorstep. The stranger, named Willow, is an escaped prisoner from nearby Lament, desperate to clear her father's name before he's executed for a crime he didn't commit. Then Charlie is kidnapped by poachers, swept away on a dangerous mission in search of pirate treasure that's protected by a vengeful ghost. Betty, Fliss, and Willow pile into their trusty boat and embark on another incredible adventure, one that involves ghosts, fierce pirates, and a journey to a mythic island that exists only in legends. Can they save their sister--and themselves--o

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A twist on the classic cry wolf story in the best-selling series about Simon, the cheeky rabbit, who always gets what he wants.Once there was a little rabbit who did only what he wanted.When his mother asked him to tidy his room he cried, “Wooolf! The wolf is coming!” and, when she ran away, he did whatever he wanted.One day he did a wee where he wanted, and the wolf came to get him. “Wooolf!” he cried, but his mother didn’t fall for that.The wolf got him!It was just Simon’s father in a wolf mask. Simon promised never to cry wolf again. But when his mother opened the cupboard in the morning, a wolf cried “Awwoooo!”A funny new book with a twist ending in the worldwide bestselling series about Simon the cheeky rabbit.Translated by Linda Burgess

心力有限，懂得運用大腦才能成就無限！透過四十天練習，逆轉你的腦力、重新訓練你的大腦，創造前所未有的改變！你認為自己發揮了全部潛能了嗎？其實只要給予大腦適當的訓練與刺激，大腦終其一生都可以不斷創造新的神經連結！▌讓腦子更敏銳、聰明與健康的四十天健腦活動人類終其一生都與自己的大腦共生，大腦是潛力無窮的，等著我們多方使用它。大腦能幫助我們找出新方法，克服看似困難的挑戰；以抽象思考處理具象問題；有效學習與利用所學及過往經驗。若你經常玩數字遊戲、益智遊戲及解謎，你會發現自己的邏輯思考、空間概念、口語表達與記憶力得到明顯的提升！因此，本書將從健腦遊戲、正念冥想、營養補充、寫作、運動及飲食等各個方面著手，每天閱讀幾頁，並練習兩題左右的練習，就能在一個半月內有效提升大腦健康與認知能力。請記住，書中的謎題並不是要打擊你的信心，好的謎題就是會使我們傷透腦筋、絞盡腦汁。如果你對解題開始感到壓力時，請先暫停作答，休息片刻後再決定是否要繼續，畢竟，大腦在開心和放鬆的時候學習力最佳！▌透過本書，你可以……✓ 提升覺察關聯性的能力，將資訊記得更快更久。✓ 維持已有的優勢、建立新的技能，優化思考方式與學習方法。✓ 提高專注力，更快速地完成工作任務、達成更高水準，甚至還有餘裕放鬆一下。✓ 增強自信心、提高抗壓性，管理大腦紊亂的思緒，掌控自己的生活。並非只有老年人才需要健腦，而是所有人都值得擁有健康的大腦與優良的生活品質。好好利用本書的觀念與方法，進行本書的練習時，請試著理清思路，除了專心解謎外，別做他想！這會是你超越自己的終極寶典，也是你能受用一生的的工具！本書特色● 想要保持專注、聰明斷優先順序，以及自我挑戰嗎？作者為此設計超過百題腦力訓練題，例如：多米諾骨牌、數迴解謎，以及變化型數獨等等。● 規劃四十天的大腦訓練計畫，從飲食、作息、觀念等各種生活面向著手，在一個半月內，有效改善你的腦力。● 以簡單易懂的文字解釋科學實證，提供可以立即練習與應用的腦力訓練技巧。

★★★成效最驚人的終極閱讀法★★★真正有效的閱讀法，不只讓你讀得快、看得多，還能記得住，在關鍵時刻又能用得上！翻開本書，韓國頂尖閱讀天才、改變100,000讀者的第一名暢銷作家將帶你進行一場閱讀革命，幫你整合所學，融會貫通、應用自如！★ 韓國最大網路書店YES24讀者好評9.5顆星，蟬聯4週自我成長類百大暢銷榜★ 3年讀完10,000本書、10年出版100本書、8年培育500位作家、逾5,000人受益的閱讀法★ 打破傳統閱讀框架，1小時讀完1本書、1次讀10本書，讓自我價值指數型成長★ 聯覺閱讀法×抄寫閱讀法×量子閱讀法×超空間閱讀法×平台閱讀法，集結各種獨門閱讀技巧關於閱讀，你是否想過以下問題──．為什麼讀再多書，知識卻無法信手拈來？．明明讀的是同一本書，為什麼有人可以成為專家，有人卻沒有任何成長？．為什麼有人即使閱讀，人生仍然一成不變，有人卻能脫胎換骨？．雖然喜歡看書，但工作忙碌，總是沒時間閱讀．知道閱讀很重要，買了很多書，卻幾乎沒翻開過◎ 成功人士的閱讀法有什麼不一樣？韓國第一名暢銷作家、頂尖閱讀天才金炳完經常思考這些問題，他曾在三星電子擔任研究員超過十年，雖然擁有優渥薪水，但日復一日的工作使他產生迷惘，開始萌生改變的念頭。他發現，許多聞名世界的成功人士都有豐富的閱讀經驗，也開始思考：「比爾．蓋茲是怎麼讀完一整座圖書館的書？」「馬斯克是怎麼讀完10,000本書的？」「巴菲特是怎麼在16歲幾乎讀遍所有投資相關的書？」「賈伯斯如何做到觸類旁通的閱讀？」「富蘭克林、達文西、愛迪生等人，是如何透過書本成為跨領域專家？」◎ 讓你讀得多、看得快、記得住、用得上的「串聯閱讀法」金炳完心想，既然閱讀可以改變人生和世界，自己為什麼不能，為了找到答案，他立刻放棄高薪，開始分析成功人士的閱讀習慣和研究各種閱讀技巧。他觀察到，成功人士的閱讀都不是採用傳統的逐字閱讀或盲目追求速讀，尤其在資訊爆炸的AI時代，必須先思考為何而讀，否則不會有任何改變或成長。他整合多年的獨門閱讀技巧，創造出「串聯閱讀法」或稱為「平台閱讀法」，讓他3年讀完1萬本書，每年出版超過10本書，持續十年，年年寫出暢銷書，領域橫跨人文、經營、自我成長，堪稱韓國第一的暢銷作家，甚至成立韓國第一的寫作閱讀學校，培育超過500位作家和5,000位學員――．顛覆傳統一本接著一本閱讀的漸進式、個別式、單一式閱讀技巧．以主題為核心，

The second adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honor and two-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug--the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice--is on a new quest! He and his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Sir Ladybug, the first book in the series, was welcomed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review: Tabor's friend-forward graphic novel series opener is an ensemble comedy starring Sir Ladybug as the proverbial gentle knight. The story's themes of fr

The fifteenth magical installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids!This time, the magic mirror (with a little help from the magical fairy, Maryrose) sends Abby and Jonah into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And they have a task: find the enchanted ruby and bring it back to help Maryrose. But to do so, Abby and Jonah must follow the twelve sisters from their palace to the secret spot where they go dancing. Abby and Jonah will have to learn some moves of their own -- and dancing isn't easy when you don't know the steps!How will the two of them wriggle their way out of this magical mess?

The fourth book in the stormlight Archive series, Rhythm of War, marks the eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from epic fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson. After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move. Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin's scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength. At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more dea

More fun, more laughs, and more awesomeness in the first ever PIZZA AND TACO box set!This collectible box includes the first three books about everyone's favorite food besties―Pizza and Taco: Who's Best?; Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!; and Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic! Reader will find themselves hungry for the fourth book in the series, Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School!These hilarious young graphic novels with chapters―that have been called "a perfect choice for early readers on their way to Dog Man," (Booklist)―will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

About Queen ElizabethAn official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world.In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy.There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce's home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn't even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishin

“I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY“An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising” The Times Best Books for Children 2021When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.” But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and il

The second entry in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.Poppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can't WAIT to try a roller coaster. Cornbread...can. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when the Carnival rolls into town, Cornbread agrees to check it out. Their day promises to include fun games, yummy snacks, and big, big rides. What new things will these mice try? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

本書描述一位熱愛畫畫的男孩，因為家門外一座山的身影深深吸引了他，決定親自走近看看。當他嘗試描繪這座山時，無論怎麼畫都覺得不太對勁，於是帶著狗踏上小徑，一路記錄眼前的風景。旅途中，他一邊素描，一邊與各種動物相遇，於是這趟尋找答案的旅程，也悄悄變成一段充滿陪伴的散步。等他終於來到山腳前，卻發現真正重要的，並不只是畫出「像不像」，而是理解自己看世界的角度；而一路陪伴他的小夥伴，也讓他發現風景因分享而更完整。本書溫柔呈現創作的心路歷程，也提醒讀者停下腳步，重新觀看熟悉的世界。A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald. A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house. One day, he tries to draw the mountain, but his drawing doesn't look anything like it, so he decides that he has to take a closer look. He sets off with his dog, drawing what he sees along the way, and making a growing collection of animal companions during his hike. But when he finally reaches the mountain, the boy makes a discovery about the importance of perspective and friendship which changes how he views the world around him. Both a powerful exploration of art and a sweet ode to hiking, this picture book from acclaimed author

你聽過《小紅帽》的故事嗎？《Telling Stories Wrong》由義大利童書界傳奇 Gianni Rodari 改編經典童話，爺爺把「小紅帽」講成一團亂，孫女拼命糾正，故事卻越講越離奇，笑料不斷。Rodari 擅長透過顛覆、想像，引導孩子思考故事之外的可能，這本書正是他幽默教育理念的展現。插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以獨具童趣的畫風，陪伴讀者一起在錯誤中，發現說故事的樂趣和親情的溫度。A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 Everyone knows how "Little Red Riding Hood" goes. But Grandpa keeps getting the story all wrong, with hilarious results!"Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Little Yellow Riding Hood—" "Not yellow! It's Red Riding Hood!" So begins the story of a grandpa playfully recounting the well-known fairytale—or his version, at least—to his granddaughter. Try as she might to get him back on track, Grandpa keeps on adding things to the mix, both outlandish and mundane! The end result is an unpredictable tale that comes alive as it's being told, born out of imaginative play and familial affection. This spirited picture book will surprise and delight from start to finish, while reminding readers that sto

重磅回歸！30 年功力＋30 萬冊累積銷售！洪錦魁老師 全新著作——「C」最強入門邁向頂尖高手之路 ——王者歸來 【C 語言入門到大型專案】✕【大量完整的實例演練】✕【豐富易懂的圖例解析】 本著從 C 語言基礎數學及統計觀念說起，融入 AI 與科技新知，作者親自為讀者編列自學 C 語言最完善的主題，以及作者十分淺顯易懂的筆觸、上百個程式實例的鍛鍊、搭配圖解說明每個 C 語言觀念，規劃了最實用的資訊系統實作應用，讀完本著的你一定能夠成為數理、IT 領域、甚至是商業領域中最與眾不同的頂尖高手！本書特色 C 語言是基礎科學課程，作者撰寫這本書時採用下列原則： ★語法內涵與精神★ ★用精彩程式實例解說各個主題★ —— 高達【24 個主題】、【468 個 C 實例】、【436 張重點圖例說明】 ★科學與人工智慧知識融入內容★ ★章節習題引導讀者複習與自我練習★ —— 透過【是非題】、【選擇題】、【填充題】、【實作題】自我檢測學習成效，打穩基礎！ 當讀者遵循這步驟學習時， 相信你所設計的C語言程式就是一個帶有靈魂與智慧的程式碼了。【入門 C 語言邁向頂尖高手的精實修煉】 ❝ 滿載而歸的實戰累積 ❞ ◎ 24 個主題 ◎ 468 個程式實例 ◎ 436 個重點圖例解說 ◎ 約 180 個是非題、180 個選擇題、150 個填充題協助觀念複習 ◎ 193 個實作習題邁向高手之路【本書將教會你……】 ◎科技新知融入內容 ◎人工智慧融入內容 ◎圖解 C 的運作 ◎C 語言解數學方程式 ◎基礎統計知識 ◎計算地球任意兩點的距離 ◎房貸計算 ◎電腦影像處理 ◎認識排序的內涵，與臉書提昇工作效率法 ◎電腦記憶體位址詳解變數或指標的變化 ◎將迴圈應用在計算一個球的自由落體高度與距離 ◎遞迴函數設計，從掉入無限遞迴的陷阱說起 ◎費式 (Fibonacci) 數列的產生使用一般設計與遞迴函數設計 ◎萊布尼茲 (Leibniz) 級數、尼莎卡莎 (Nilakanitha) 級數說明圓周率 ◎從記憶體位址了解區域變數、全域變數和靜態變數 ◎最完整解說 C 語言的前端處理器 ◎徹底認識指標與陣列 ◎圖說指標與雙重指標 ◎圖說指標與函數 ◎將 struct 應用到平面座標系統、時間系統 ◎將 enum 應用在百貨公司結帳系統、打工

In Painting Architecture: Jiehua in Yuan China, 1271–1368, Leqi Yu has conducted comprehensive research on jiehua or ruled-line painting, a unique painting genre in fourteenth-century China. This genre relies on tools such as rulers to represent architectural details and structures accurately. Such technical consideration and mechanical perfection linked this painting category with the builder’s art, which led to Chinese elites’ belittlement and won Mongol patrons’ admiration. Yu suggests that painters in the Yuan dynasty made new efforts towards a unique modular system and an unsurpassable plain-drawing tradition. She argues that these two strategies made architectural paintings in the Yuan dynasty entirely different from their predecessors, as well as making the art form extremely difficult for subsequent painters to imitate.

In On Saving Face, Michael Keevak traces the Western reception of the Chinese concept of “face” during the past two hundred years, arguing that it has always been linked to nineteenth-century colonialism. “Lose face” and “save face” have become so normalized in modern European languages that most users do not even realize that they are of Chinese origin. “Face” is an extremely complex and varied notion in all East Asian cultures. It involves proper behavior and the avoidance of conflict, encompassing every aspect of one’s place in society as well as one’s relationships with other people. One can “give face,” “get face,” “fight for face,” “tear up face,” and a host of other expressions. But when it began to become known to the Western trading community in China beginning in the middle of the nineteenth century, it was distorted and reduced to two phrases only, “lose face” and “save face,” both of which were used to suggest distinctly Western ideas of humiliation, embarrassment, honor, a

David Almond、Marta Altes合作與青少年讀者一起反思何為人性。新來的男生善於足球、喜歡零食，與其他同學沒什麼不同。但他其實是誕生自某個實驗的機器人，而現在學校的新朋友們要他不被邪惡之人消滅。An inventive tale by a beloved Hans Christian Andersen Award winner celebrates our differences─and the joys of inclusion─through the lens of artificial intelligence.From the boundless imagination of David Almond comes a thought-provoking question, packaged in a lively illustrated chapter book: what if a robot went to school? When a new boy joins their class, everyone thinks he’s…odd. George doesn’t behave like other kids. He doesn’t think like other kids. But he’s great at football and snacking, and that’s what matters to Dan and Maxie and friends, who resolve to make George feel welcome. Over time, they learn that he’s just like them, in most ways, except one: George is a robot, part of an ambitious new experiment, with sinister people bent on destroying him. When his lab pulls him out of school, can George’s new friends recover him─and set him free? Told in David Almond’s signatur

-Students who are learning to read will enjoy visiting a vibrant kindergarten -classroom with -Pinkalicious. --School Library JournalPinkalicious gets a kindergarten buddy in this Level One I Can Read, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann! Pinkalicious can't wait to have a kindergarten buddy. But what if her buddy doesn't like kindergarten? Will Pinkalicious be able to show her how pinkatastic it can be?Young readers in kindergarten now or getting ready for it will relate to Pinkalicious's hopes and be reassured by her friendship success.Pinkalicious: Kindergarten Fun is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Plus readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS Kids TV series Pinkalicious &a

The perfect board book for any parent working from home. Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Mummy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a kiss between calls, and a sticky cuddle at lunchtime.When Mummy Works From Home explores and celebrates some of these moments in a nurturing, heartwarming manner. Following the success of When Mummy Goes to Work and When Daddy Goes to Work, this is the ideal gift book for anyone returning to work after parental leave, or adjusting to the new normal of home-working. Also available: When Daddy Works From Home.

A brilliantly unsettling and darkly funny debut novel full of suspense and paranoia Soon to be a major motion pictureGeorge March’s latest novel is a smash hit. None could be prouder than Mrs. March, his dutiful wife, who revels in his accolades and relishes the lifestyle and status his success brings.A creature of routine and decorum, Mrs. March lives an exquisitely controlled existence on the Upper East Side. Every morning begins the same way, with a visit to her favourite patisserie to buy a loaf ofolive bread, but her latest trip proves to be her last when she suffers an indignity from which she may never recover: an assumption by the shopkeeper that the protagonist in George March’s new book –a pathetic sex worker, more a figure of derision than desire – is based on Mrs. March.One casual remark robs Mrs. March not only of her beloved olive bread but of the belief that she knew everything about her husband – and herself – sending her on an increasingly paranoid journey, onethat sta

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Badger's Band, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Badger wants to start a band and his friends are keen to join in the fun. Tortoise plays the trumpet and Bear can play piano, but who else wants to join the band? Lift the flaps to find out and join Badger and his friends for a special concert.With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Badger's Band joins the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. More lift-the-flap adventures from Acorn Wood: Cat's Cookbook, Squirrel's Snowman and Mole's Spectacles.

A playful board book exploring different aspects of the seaside in 100 words.Shell, wave, starfish, crab, ball, bucket, spade, hat… introduce your little ones to the words they'll encounter all around them at the seaside.The Seaside in 100 words introduces a range of different scenes and objects. With bold colors and a silky-feel cover that add visual and tactile interest, this fun book inspires a deeper knowledge of the world, introduces language skills and supports emotional intelligence.From things to take to the beach – hat, beach ball, sun cream, towell, spade – to foods we might eat – sandwiches, lolly, apple, banana, ice cream – to creatures we might see – turtle, octopus, whale, seagull, dolphin, fish, seahorse – this title covers all the words which young children might encounter at the beach.As well as objects and creatures, the book contains feeling words, like 'happy' and 'excited', as well as actions like 'waving' and 'splashing' or qualities like 'wet' or 'helpful'.Differ

A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts, Little Mouse Learns: SHAPES explains the concept of shapes to young children.A bright, fun first concepts book featuring sweet mice characters and simple, yet clever die-cuts to explain the concept of shapes. In this innovative die-cut title, children will learn the concept of shapes through bright, fun illustrations featuring Little Mouse and other friendly animal characters.The peep-through holes help children engage with the title and encourage sensory development and exploration, and bold colours bring these books to life.This is the first title in a series of first concept books in the Little Mouse Learns series:Book 1: OPPOSITESBook 2: COLOURSBook 3: SHAPESBook 4: NUMBERS​These board books are great for young children as they introduce them to these basic but important concepts in a friendly, fun, and accesible way!

Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family.Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

Little People, BIG DREAMS Alexander von Humboldt tells the story of the famous explorer and naturalist.In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer.As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a naturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently than his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realized he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer, traveling the world to document all kinds of plants and species. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the scientist. ​Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and

Go back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. It's time to visit Gramps and Grammers and that means Waffles, Pancake, and Mom-Cat are taking a very early flight to get to maximize the fun-times! This is the kittens' first airplane ride and while Pancake is excited to get on board, Waffles is a little more nervous: an airplane has wings, but airplane wings don't flap! How does it stay up in the air? With a little bit of science and a whole lot of imagination, the kittens are able to understand the mechanics of flight andenjoy the ride. Come fly the feline skies!

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022歐普拉讀書會選書！奧克蘭青年桂冠詩人，文壇新銳莫特利以家鄉真實事件為藍本寫就。出身失能家庭，在困境中掙扎求生的非裔女孩，一樁交易將她置於風暴中心，卻也讓她成了警界醜聞的唯一證人，為此，無數雙黑手正朝她伸去。'GROUNDBREAKING . . . THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE OF THE BIG BOOKS OF 2022'STYLIST'AN ELECTRIFYING DEBUT'DAVE EGGERS'MARKS THE INTRODUCTION OF A REMARKABLE NEW TALENT'OPRAH DAILY'TRULY BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL'RUTH OZEKI'LEILA MOTTLEY'S WRITING ERUPTS AND FLOWS LIKE LAVA'TOMMY ORANGEWhen there is no choice, all you have left to do is walk.Kiara Johnson does not know what it is to live as a normal seventeen-year-old. With her mother in a rehab facility and an older brother who devotes his time and money to a recording studio, she fends for herself – and for nine-year-old Trevor, whose own mother is prone to disappearing for days at a time. As the landlord of their apartment block threatens to raise their rent, Kiara finds herself walking the streets after dark, determined to survive in a world that refuses to protect her.Then one night Kiara is p

WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic.Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book series. Nancy Drew is an ace at solving mysteries with brains, bravery, and bobby pins, and Judy is determined to solve mysteries too. So when Judy bumps into Mighty Fantaskey, she is excited to meet another Nancy Drew fan and to make a new friend. Excited, that is, until she visits Mighty’s house: it’s big and old and creaky and definitely haunted. It even turns Judy’s mood ring the color of fear! On Judy’s first visit, she hightails it out of there, leaving Mighty in the dust. But where is Judy’s favorite ring? Jeepers! Can Judy pluck up enough courage to go back and find it―and solve the real-life mystery waiting in Mighty’s attic?

A furious debut novel from Andrew Joseph White about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. Perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and Annihilation. Sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji is on the run from the cult that raised him--the fundamentalist sect that unleashed Armageddon and decimated the world's population. Desperately, he searches for a place where the cult can't get their hands on him, or more importantly, on the bioweapon they infected him with. But when cornered by monsters born from the destruction, Benji is rescued by a group of teens from the local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC. The ALC's leader, Nick, is gorgeous, autistic, and a deadly shot, and he knows Benji's darkest secret: the cult's bioweapon is mutating him into a monster deadly enough to wipe humanity from the earth once and for all. Still, Nick offers Benji shelter among his ragtag group of queer teens, as long as Benji can control the monster and us

Now in paperback for the first time, featuring all new covers, the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians middle-grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. The Evil Librarians are up to their antics again and it's up to Alcatraz Smedry to put a stop to it! This second Alcatraz adventure takes Alcatraz and company on an exploration of the Library of Alexandria, which--despite Librarian rumors--was never destroyed. It is a mysterious place and everyone knows that it holds dark secrets. Can Alcatraz, with his talent for breaking things, break into this secret world? Or will the Evil Librarians once again prevail? The Scrivener's Bones is the second book in this action-packed fantasy series for young readers.

Fans of The Bad Guys and Catwad will love THE CRYPTID CLUB, a hilarious new four-book graphic novel series about an unlikely team of kid sleuths out to solve the mysteries behind the sudden spate of monster sightings around their school.Lily knows better than to listen to the gossip her little brother, Henry, has heard, but when her school newspaper needs a big headline, the rumor that Bigfoot has been spotted is the best lead she's got.But when claw marks appear on the football equipment and excessive animal hair starts clogging-up the gym showers, Lily knows she can't be afraid. This is her opportunity to break the story wide-open. But can Lily, Henry, and Oliver, the neighbor-kid they're babysitting, discover what Bigfoot wants before it's too late?Everything is not as it seems in this hilarious new graphic novel series debut by Emmy Award-winning writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Michael Brumm and bestselling illustrator Jeff Mack.