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Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. A must-read for students and adults alike. -School Library Journal, Starred Review Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can't stop thinking about them. Those people weren't magic. They were like me. Different like me. I'm autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won't let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine. Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials

A hilarious graphic chapter book series, by Geisel Honor winner Vikram Madan, about best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup--a monkey and a dog with very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!A super funny book has Pup-Pup literally laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is to wait! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he takes matters into his own hands? This hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud themselves while gaining confidence in reading. Readers will eagerly devour the companion books in the series, We Love Bubbles! and Let's Make Cake! Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.Series Overview: BOBO AND PUP-PUP PUB PLAN:Fall 2021: We Love Bubbles!  

當《X-Men》遇上《Spy Kids》。十五年前，一群擁有超自然能力的罪犯逃離城市，隱居於偏遠島嶼；如今，只留下五個孩子，各自帶著不同能力與未解的身世。當 Birdie 發現一張通往祕密藏匿處的地圖，與一句指引前往城市的留言，五人被迫離開唯一熟悉的世界。他們第一次面對文明、科技與規則，也第一次理解「超能力」在外界意味著危險。故事以明快節奏推進，在追逐與抉擇之間，細膩描寫手足般的情誼與失去後的前行。適合喜愛緊湊情節的讀者。X-Men meets Spy Kids in the new middle-grade series from the New York Times bestselling author, Lisa McMann (The Unwanteds). Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died. Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals' five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven's skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn't shown signs of any unusual power--yet. Then one day Birdie finds a map among her fat

與家人一同住在倫敦東區的社會住宅，15歲的莫莉暗自懷抱著業餘拳擊夢。當大哥兼教練的丹尼在她的首場擂台賽神秘失蹤，自此音訊全無。接著警方找了上門，懷疑他與一樁襲擊案有關。莫莉只能一邊繼續訓練，將內心的焦灼與對自己底層出身的憤怒投注在一次次的出拳與防禦上，一邊瞞著爸媽，秘密追蹤關於丹尼下落的蛛絲馬跡…全書散文體及詩文交錯，不時穿插圖像詩及對話紀錄。故事在文體流暢切換間逐步推進、攀升，讓敘事節奏強烈且充滿驚喜。滿載腎上腺素及青春的苦澀與鼓動，富詩意的成長小說。Told in dynamic verse and prose, The Bones of Me is a thrilling debut novel about friends and family amid the world of amateur boxing.Living on an East London council estate has its worries - and life for teenager Molly hasn't always been easy. But she has a dream, a dream to be a boxer just like her older brother Denny. When he agrees he'll help her train she couldn't be more excited.But then everything changes. Denny goes missing and the police are after him. Her mum and dad are working all hours to keep the bailiffs from their door and don'thave time to worry about Denny.So as Molly secretly continues her training with her friend Kwaku, they decide to search for Denny and find out the truth about his disappearance.Included in the CBC’s October 2022 Hot Off t

The fifth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.When dragonseer Kai and his dragon Boneshadow are summoned to the palace to work for the King, they decide to secretly search for a dragon they believe is hiding there. But during the search, Kai comes into contact with a mysterious potion. It makes him more powerful, and more confident…But is that all?As he uncovers the secrets of the palace, and discovers who has been working against the dragonseers, Kai begins to change – and soon he’s in danger of losing his friends … and even Boneshadow herself.An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Or

★第一本全方位談論「月經」的專著，含括神話宗教、社會文化與醫學新知 ★重新思考女性身體，破除月經汙名，終結月經貧窮，發展月經平權必讀之作在漫長的人類歷史中，我們究竟是怎麼把代表生之禮讚的月經，扭曲成一則髒話或詛咒？──光明正大談論月經的時刻已經到來！每個女性一生會在40年間經歷約400次月經，這個按時報到的生理現象再自然不過，但為什麼人們提到它，常像是說起一件不可告人的祕密，小心翼翼？▎什麼是「月經禁忌」？你我都不陌生～→有各種代稱：那個、大姨媽、好朋友、例假、MC……就是不稱其名。→宗教經典裡總說經血不潔，而依照民俗，月經來的女性不准拿香、不准進廟。→人們多半私下輕聲求借生理用品，不好意思像需要ok繃那樣公開詢問。▎「現在哪還有月經汙名化！」──這是真的嗎？→馬拉松選手參賽時運動褲經血外漏的照片，招致網路上的激烈反彈與攻擊……→「她又發神經了，真是受不了，一定是她那個來了！」→「請什麼生理假，有那麼不舒服嗎？不會是裝的吧？」 ─────────────────────────────────無法談論自己的身體，是一種最有效的壓迫形式。對月經的靜默不語，即是對女性生命的不以為意、視若無睹。─────────────────────────────────本書揭示歷來關於月經的諸多傳說、迷信，以及至今依舊滲透大眾內心的偏見。月經汙名化令男性對創造人類生命的生理現象懵懂無知，對經血有無來由的反感；令女性難以安心且清楚談論自己身體狀態，以致相關病痛未獲得足夠的醫療支持。作者從神話宗教的意蘊出發，談及生理用品的潛藏風險與推陳出新，再到醫學知識的遞進，引領讀者思索各種長久以來被隱而不見的月經議題；她更不吝分享自己從青春期到更年期的個人生命經驗，包括初經的懵懂、經痛的折磨、避孕的選擇，乃至子宮手術與人工受孕的歷程，因此，本書也是她回顧自身40年月經生涯的追憶錄，深深引發女性讀者的感同身受。本書為所有流著血、流過血、即將流血的女性，也為所有身而為人的男性而寫。邀請你參與這場平和又流血的革命──理解、鬆綁、拆除那些對於月經錯綜複雜的情緒與認知，讓我們不再尷尬、不再無知，坦然自如地談論生命的真實。專序推薦成令方　高雄醫學大學性別研究所退休教授林　薇　小紅帽 With Red 創辦人曾穎凡（凡妮莎）　臺灣月亮杯／月經碟片群眾募資計畫發起人同盟推薦史文妃、陳苑伊　月亮褲谷慕慕 創辦人

The third adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award winner 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--must fulfill a most noble duty! Upon his knightly honor, Sir Ladybug vows to return his library book. But some diabolical creatures dare to stop this hero and his friends....Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, and responsibility. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Praise for Sir Ladybug: The story's themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Geisel medalist Tabor has produced another winner." --Booklist (starred

This instant #1 internationally bestselling "explosive tell-all" (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle's journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to drive a wedge within the British Royal Family. After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, Meghan Markle fought hard for stardom. But even when she landed her breakthrough role on Suits, her dream of worldwide celebrity remained elusive until she met the man who would change her life--Prince Harry. Their whirlwind romance culminated with Meghan's ultimate fairy tale ending: their 2018 wedding at Windsor Castle. Finally, the world was her stage. It seemed that the dizzying success of the wedding between the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked the beginning of a fresh era for the British Royal Family. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and their Oprah Winfrey interview, the increasingly toxic re

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.

Leo 喜歡扮演各種角色，無論是海盜、超級英雄，還是勇敢的騎士。有時，他也想穿上紫色裙子。可當他真的穿著裙子出門，卻被誤認為是女孩，讓他很不高興。這本書透過簡單故事，引導孩子思考：為什麼衣服要有性別之分？我們不能自由穿喜歡的衣服嗎？A reflection about the traditions and divisions between boy and girl's clothing. Why can’t we dress as we like?Una reflexión sobre las tradiciones y las divisiones entre la ropa de chico y la de chica. ¿Por qué no podemos vestir como nos apetece? Leo loves to wear costumes: pirate, superhero, knight... he also likes to put on a lavender skirt, but the day he decided to go out with it, someone mistakes him for a girl. He gets very angry. Can’t a boy play and put on a skirt? Years ago, girls weren´t allowed to wear pants...A Leo le encanta disfrazarse. De pirata de superhéroe, de caballero… También le gusta ponerse una falda morada, pero el día en que decidió salir a la calle con ella, una señora mayor pensó que Leo era una niña y él se enfadó mucho. ¿No puede un niño jugar y ponerse una falda? Hace años, a las niñas no les dejaban ponerse pantalones…

A Kids' Indie Next List picture bookA B&N Most Anticipated Read pickA School Library Journal Best Picture Books of 2022 selectionA whimsical picture book for kids written by debut wife and husband team Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod, children’s book authors and artists. This irresistible book about books—and the way they make us feel—is set in a world bursting with charm and character. How to Eat a Book is destined to be a favorite read-aloud book for kids, families, librarians, booksellers, and educators. Sheila sat down to eat her first book and the strangest thing happened . . . The book ate HER. One by one, cousins Sheila, Gerald, and Geraldine Grunion are eaten . . . by their books. This peculiar turn of events flings them far and wide. Sheila escapes the weight of the world entirely, while Gerald braves the wonder of seeing it up close. And Geraldine, well, Geraldine turns as terrifically terrible as she possibly can. Join the Grunions on adventures no child can resist! How

NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move.With such a welcoming personality and immense talent,

布布這隻哈巴狗，還有他的主人貝拉和好朋友傑克，正興奮地計劃一場公路旅行。這將會是一段充滿新奇景點和活動的旅程！但當傑克無法一同前往時，貝拉和布布決定在旅途中找一件特別的紀念品送給他。布布和貝拉能否找到傑克心愛的完美紀念品呢？全書滿版的彩色插圖，這本幽默可愛的日記風格早期章節書，絕對適合所有認為毛茸茸伙伴最好的讀者！A seventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Bub the pug; his human, Bella; and their friend Jack are excited to go on a road trip. There will be so much to see and do! But when Jack can no longer come, Bella and Bub vow to bring him something special from their trip. Can Bub and Bella find the perfect souvenir for Jack? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is t

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.

《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.

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

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)

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!

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.