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ANNE LISTER IS THE INSPIRATION FOR GENTLEMAN JACK, THE ACCLAIMED BBC/HBO SERIES BY SALLY WAINWRIGHT, STARRING SURANNE JONES. 'The Lister diaries are the Dead Sea Scrolls of lesbian history; they changed everything. By resurrecting them and editing them with such loving attention and intelligence, Helena Whitbread has earned the gratitude of a whole generation' EMMA DONOGHUE'Engaging, revealing, at times simply astonishing: Anne Lister's diaries are an indispensable read' SARAH WATERSWhen Helena Whitbread first published excerpts from Anne Lister's diary, which was written in a complicated, esoteric code, it was hailed as a lost piece of lesbian history.Whitbread has devoted years to researching and transcribing Lister's extensive journals; the 'crypthand' had allowed Lister to record her life in intimate, and at times, explicit, detail. It was the first time her story had been told. This second volume continues the story of one of the most remarkable women of her time: landowner, indus

Llama Llama visits Grandma and Grandpa Llama!Llama Llama is invited to Grandma and Grandpa's house! And it will be his first night away from home . . . and from Mama. He packs everything he needs and soon he's having fun with Grandpa and Grandma Llama, riding their lawn tractor, helping Grandpa in his workshop, and eating a "different" but delicious dinner. But when Llama Llama goes to unpack his overnight bag, he realizes that he's forgotten a very important item -- Fuzzy Llama is not there!! Suddenly, Llama Llama is very homesick. But Grandpa knows just what to do. He fetches his own special toy from when he was a boy and helps Llama Llama see that he's not alone; he's safe and loved in Grandma and Grandpa's house, too.

Trees are one of humanity's most constant and most varied companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to the fragrant cedar of Lebanon, they offer us sanctuary and inspiration - not to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup. In Around the World in 80 Trees, expert Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable.Stops on the trip include the lime trees of Berlin's Unter den Linden boulevard, which intoxicate amorous Germans and hungry bees alike, the swankiest streets in nineteenth-century London, which were paved with Australian eucalyptus wood, and the redwood forests of California, where the secret to the trees' soaring heights can be found in the properties of the tiniest drops of water. Each of these strange and true tales - populated by self-mummifying monks, tree-climbing goats and ever-so-slightly radioactive nuts - is illustrated by Lucille Clerc, taking the rea

當喬在陽台種下一顆種子時，他沒想到這個小舉動會帶來改變。他原本住在一座平凡又灰暗的城市裡，喜歡靠想像力讓生活變得有趣。當那顆種子終於發芽、長成樹，他的陽台變得綠意盎然，也悄悄吸引鄰居一同參與。這是一個關於耐心、改變與分享的小故事，也提醒我們，一點點的行動就能讓生活多一點顏色。SHORTLISTED FOR THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2019 and longlisted for The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2019. New into paperback this spring!Joe is a boy just like any other, but Joe loves to imagine. Joe lives in a pretty ordinary tower block, in a rather ordinary city.His world is rather grey. However, he spends his time imagining a wonderful world filled with exotic plants and unusual animals. Once day Joe decides to plant a seed on his balcony, he waits and waits but nothing happens! Joe gives up and goes back to his daily life, but one day when he least expects it he spots that the seed has turned into the most beautiful tree.Joe begins caring for the tree and growing lots of other plants on his balcony and soon everyone in the neighbourhood is getting involved. A charming story about the important of nature, teaching us that if we work hard enough our dr

Princess Florizella may live in a classic fairy-tale world, but she’s no ordinary princess…These three stories were originally published under the titles Princess Florizella, Princess Florizella and the Wolves and Princess Florizella and the Giant.They were originally dedicated to her daughter but have been reimagined in this edition which she has dedicated to her grandchildren.“Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death…”Instead, Princess Florizella rides her horse, Jellybean, all over the kingdom, having adventures of her own…“…perfect for newish readers who are gaining confidence and ready for a challenge” The Times Review“These are enchanting, simply written sto

Luna 是唯一一個懷念爺爺的人，而當家族成員開始一個個「變成畫」消失，她更相信這是爺爺的靈魂在作祟。但 Skeleton Keys 認為，這一切的真相，可能來自想像世界的裂縫。本書延續 SKELETON KEYS 系列獨有的黑色喜劇氛圍與幻想推理節奏，Pete Williamson 的插圖為故事增添一層神祕感與哥德式視覺張力。推薦給喜歡 AMELIA FANG 與 THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL 系列的讀者。The second tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD...Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds… Join me for the strange tale of Luna Moon, whose family is disappearing before her very eyes…Luna is the only one to mourn the death of her grandfather Old Man Moon – the rest of her family couldn’t be happier to see the back of the bad-tempered old miser. But as they celebrate his demise with a giddy jig, Aunt Summer vanishes ... only to reappear as a painting.While Luna is convinced her grandfather has kept his word to haunt them from beyond the grave, Skeleton Keys is certain that this is the work of an unimaginary. Can he get to the bottom

The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow…Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different…So when that same princess – Florizella – finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents’ palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by.As soon as Princess Florizella’s brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth.Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn’t right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be…

故事以一句「這是我的海洋」展開，一名女孩牽著母親的手走過沙丘，開始用自己的方式認識大海。她所看到的海，既黏滑也沙沙，既閃亮也黯淡；會拍打、轟鳴，也會靜靜低語。顏色在眼前層層展開，從鏽橘、淡白到拋光的綠色，而「大多時候，它是藍的」。故事描述行動不便的女孩參與海邊一日，溫和地傳達共融與適應的力量，並獲《School Library Journal》星級好評。"This is my ocean," the young girl begins as she heads over the dunes with her mother. Then, as they pass the whole day at the seaside, she lyrically describes her ocean in simple, sensory detail. It's both "slimy" and "sandy," "sparkly" and "dull." It has wonderful sounds, as it "splashes and crashes and echoes and squawks." And it contains so many colors, from "rusted orange" to "runaway red," "faded white" to "polished green." Though "mostly it's blue." Nothing the girl experiences escapes her careful observation and appreciation. And at day's end, she can't wait for her next trip to the beach.Author Darren Lebeuf, an award-winning photographer, uses spare text and a rhythmic style to create an evocative read-aloud. The vivid adjectives, both concrete and abstract, will inspire children to try to capture in

Discover the greatest love story of all time in this illustrated picture book edition of Romeo and Juliet. Star-crossed lovers will meet their destiny.The city of Verona is divided between the Montague and Capulet families. But when Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet by chance and fall in love, they must defy their families to be together. Will young love save the day?Young readers don’t need to grow up to enjoy William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Crafted for young audiences by Saviour Pirotta and Alida Massari, this stunning adaptation brings the classic play to life. Beautiful illustrations throughout and foil on the cover make this a book to cherish for a lifetime.Give your child the world’s greatest characters and stories—now in picture book format. With beautiful art and fresh storytelling, Classic Stories introduces young readers to timeless literature, from favorite folktales to beloved novels. Collect all 17 classic stories!

In a society of lemmings, can a bear ever belong?The Society of Distinguished Lemmings aims to be distinguished in absolutely everything. It takes an awful lot of rules to be so distinguished, including: no rolling around, no climbing about, and certainly no splashing in the mud! But Bertie has had quite enough of the society and all its rules. After venturing outside, Bertie discovers a bear, who is very unlike a lemming. With the bear's help, Bertie learns that prancing about in the wild is quite a lot of fun! But when the other lemmings find out about the bear, they decide everything about him will have to change if he's ever to fit in. Will the Society ever accept Bertie's new friend, or is the bear simply too big and clumsy of a creature to be distinguished?This hilarious tale features valuable themes of finding new friends, challenging peers, and questioning the rules. Readers will return to the story again and again to discover the quirks of every distinguished lemming while als

《Planet Omar》系列第二集再度帶來爆笑日常與大膽行動！Omar和朋友們原本計畫用存下的零用錢來場終極Nerf槍戰，卻發現當地清真寺面臨關閉危機，於是決定把錢捐出來幫忙。他們還動腦筋籌更多款項──從無趣的家事，到香噴噴的手工餅乾，甚至舉辦才藝表演！一切看似順利，直到籌來的錢突然不翼而飛……究竟是誰拿的？Maryam姐姐的房間裡又藏了什麼？Welcome back to Planet Omar! The second book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid.Omar and his friends have been saving up their pocket money for ages so they can have the world's most epic Nerf Blaster battle. But when Omar discovers that his mosque is in trouble, they decide to donate their pennies to help save it.Then they try to raise some more money by:Doing some chores (boorrring)Selling some home-made cookies (deeelicious)Holding a talent contest (YESSSSSSS)Everything goes PERFECTLY until the money mysteriously goes missing. Can they work out who has taken it in time to stop the mosque closing down?And what exactly is Omar's sister Maryam hiding in her room...?Have you read the first book in the seri

附音檔QRcode本套書共10本，每本約208頁。講述了蒂姆貝克 (Tim Baker) 穿越時空並遇見傳奇希臘諸神的冒險經歷。 只是，有時他們讓他的生活變得有點複雜…《絕望英雄》故事有趣，講述希臘神話、冒險以及英雄的意義。 適合中高年級的小朋友。非常適合 Who Let The Gods Out (誰放開諸神) 和 Percy Jackson(波西傑克森) 系列的粉絲。 線上活動包可在 www.sweeterrypublishing.com 上找到。This ten book collection follows the adventures of Tim Baker as he travels back in time and meets legendary Greek Gods. Only, sometimes they make his life a little complicated…Hopeless Heroes is a fun-filled series about Greek mythology, adventure and what it means to be a hero. Readers aged 6+ will love diving into the world of Tim Baker and his (sort of) friend Hercules.Great for fans of Who Let The Gods Out and the Percy Jackson series. Online activity packs can be found at www.sweetcherrypublishing.com本套書包含以下10本-- Here Comes Hercules! - 9781782263784 Hera's Terrible Trap! - 9781782263791 Arachne's Golden Gloves! - 9781782263470 Problems With Phythagoras! - 9781782263487 Apollo's Mystic Message! - 9781782263494 Jason's Wild Winds

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.Jack and the Lady take the train West to visit a dude ranch. One night, there’s a bank robbery next door, and Jack is pegged as the bandit. But thanks to Jack’s new rope tricks, the real robber is caught, and Jack leaves the Wild West a free rabbit with a big secret.Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.Series Overview: A new, humorous, and irreverent early reader series featuring the adventures of a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.

夜晚來了，小猴子準備睡覺前，要一一向熱帶雨林的朋友們道晚安。這本互動操作書附有「魔法手電筒」，只要白紙手電筒放進書頁之間，就能在夜色中發現躲藏的動物朋友──樹上的樹懶、水邊的小青蛙、還有藏在黑暗中的貓頭鷹。孩子在翻頁中探索、驚喜連連，不只培養觀察力，也增添睡前儀式感。Monkey is ready for bed, but first she wants to say good night to all her rainforest friends.Young children will love to help Monkey find her animal friends in this interactive novelty book. Insert the included 'magic torch' between the pages to find Monkey's friends in each nighttime scene and watch children glow with delight.

From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things.For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations.Planet Earth, God made a blue and green sphere,And designed it to orbit the sun once a year.God made daytime and nighttime, climates and seasons,And all kinds of weather that vary by region.God made continents and oceans, islands and seas,A north and south pole that God put in deep freeze.God carved rivers and brooks,

Imagine learning to read at the age of 116! Discover the true story of Mary Walker, the nation’s oldest student who did just that, in this picture book from a Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator and a rising star author.In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read. From Rita Lorraine Hubbard and rising star Oge More comes the inspirational story of Mary Walker, a woman whose long life spanned from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and who—with perseverance and dedication—proved that you’re never too old to learn.“Inspiring” —The Wall Street Journal“A lovely, inspirational picture-book biography about beating the odds and achieving your dreams.” —Booklist, starred review"Walk

Mac 和 Mac 依舊愚笨天真，笑料不斷。他們認定玩具船能長成真正的船，還深信魚住在「學校」代表魚很聰明。於是被魚群戲弄，最後又被好友 Meatball 的「大船妙計」愚弄。這本圖像小說由 Tedd Arnold 插圖，以漫畫分鏡與幽默文字吸引讀者。除了誇張情節與雙關語帶來的笑聲，書中還引導孩子辨識角色錯誤推論，培養批判思考能力。附錄由兩位專業說書人撰寫，解釋這些故事如何源於世界各地的民間傳說，既有趣又具知識性。Can a toy boat grow into a real boat? Mac and Mac think so. You'll laugh out loud at the funny adventures in this comic-style book.Mac and Mac, as gullible as ever, decide that since fish live in schools, they must be smart. The fish in this funny story certainly are smart enough to outwit Mac and Mac--and so is their friend Meatball, who shows them how to get a bigger boat. But there's something fishy about his suggestion. . .Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this graphic novel is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, funny chapters following Mac and Mac through ridiculous adventures. Full of wordplay, jokes, and slapstick humor, the Noodlehead series is sure to delight.Based on traditional world folktales and stories of fools

These 16 stories have been carefully levelled to support you and your child as they develop early reading skills. 8 stories provide phonics-based reading practice, while your child's wider reading experience. All and humorous illustrations, as well as tips for reading together and fun activities.這套共16本的分級讀物，適合陪伴孩子邁出自主閱讀的第一步。書中包含8本以自然發音為基礎的故事，以及8本生活化題材，幫助孩子逐步累積閱讀信心。內容生動有趣，搭配溫馨插圖，並附有親子共讀小提醒和活動設計。讀完本系列後，還能接續挑戰第三階段的故事。Once you have enjoyed the stories in this collection, read on with the stage 3 collection.Titles in this set:Such a FussDragon DangerFloppy and the BoneMissing!Poor Old RabbitThe BackpackThe Sing SongQuick! Quick!The Moon JetThe Raft RaceThe Red CoatThe SpaceshipWet FeetI Can Trick a TigerShopsSuper Dad

Bumble and Bee love to have FUN. But their best friend Froggy just wants some peace and quiet!"Buzz-worthy." --Kirkus ReviewsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Bumble and Bee love to buzz around the pond and make mischief. Their cranky best friend Froggy prefers the peace and quiet of sitting on a lily pad. They may be an unlikely trio, but no matter what these friends dream up -- from picture day problem-solving to a comical cure for the hiccups -- you can count on hilarious, unexpected FUN!

Bumble and Bee love to have FUN. But their best friend Froggy just wants some peace and quiet!"Buzz-worthy." --Kirkus ReviewsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Bumble and Bee love to buzz around the pond and make mischief. Their cranky best friend Froggy prefers the peace and quiet of sitting on a lily pad. They may be an unlikely trio, but no matter what these friends dream up -- from picture day problem-solving to a comical cure for the hiccups -- you can count on hilarious, unexpected FUN!

In Eisner-nominated Fumi Yoshinaga’s alternative history of Edo-era Japan, the men of Japan are dying out, and the women have taken up the reigns of power—including the shogun’s seat!In Edo period Japan, a strange new disease called the Redface Pox has begun to prey on the country's men. Within eighty years of the first outbreak, the male population has fallen by seventy-five percent. Women have taken on all the roles traditionally granted to men, even that of the shogun. The men, precious providers of life, are carefully protected. And the most beautiful of the men are sent to serve in the shogun's Inner Chamber...Young Iemochi’s new consort harbors a secret so scandalous that the shogunate must become involved in the deception or risk a further erosion of power. And with the dual threats of foreign incursion and imperial obstruction, Iemochi and her closest advisers have no choice but to play the dangerous new game set before them.

全書包含35,000個單字與片語，新增110個新詞，並以3,000幅彩色插圖與清晰圖表提升理解力。字典內文設有色彩分明的字母索引，翻閱簡單；每個詞條皆提供定義、拼字提示與例句，協助孩子在寫作與口語表達上更準確。新版特別更新世界地圖、國旗與相關資訊，適合搭配課堂作業或自學使用，是一部兼顧內容廣度與學習樂趣的工具書。亮點：收錄35,000詞條，含新詞更新3,000張全彩插圖，圖文並茂提供拼字、標點與例句說明參考資料區含最新地圖與資訊ABOUT MERRIAM-WEBSTER CHILDREN’S DICTIONARY, NEW EDITIONWith more than 35,000 words–including 110 new words–and 3,000 full-color illustrations specially created by DK’s celebrated design team and Merriam-Webster’s renowned language experts.Updated for 2019, 20 years after it was first published, DK’s Merriam-Webster Children’s Dictionary remains a must-have project companion for use at home and in school. This book combines color-coded page borders for each letter of the alphabet with modern photography and crystal-clear diagrams to enhance the learning experience.Entries include a clear definition, notes on spelling and punctuation, and examples on how to use the word in a sentence. In the reference section, maps have been updated to include new countries, cities, borders,

Brand new, this iconic box set includes all of John Green's bestselling novels—including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down!Perfect for both new fans and longtime collectors, this deluxe set includes paperback editions of five critically acclaimed, award-winning modern classics by #1 bestselling author John Green:• Looking for Alaska • An Abundance of Katherines • Paper Towns • The Fault in Our Stars • Turtles All the Way DownThis is the only box set that includes Turtles All the Way Down and the newest edition of Looking for Alaska, filled with updated bonus content.Critical acclaim for the work of John Green:#1 New York Times Bestseller • #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller • #1 USA Today Bestseller • #1 International Bestseller★ Michael L. Printz Award Winner ★ Michael L. Printz Honor Winner ★ Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist ★ NPR’s 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels ★ TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time

From Edouard Manet’s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh’s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe—but often remains misunderstood as an “exotic” artifact that helped inspire Western creativity. The fact is that the Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon of which there exists no Western equivalent.Some of the most disruptive ideas in modern art—including, as Karl Marx put it, that “all that is solid melts into air”—were invented in Japan in the 1700s and expressed like never before in the designs of such masters as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige in the early 19th century. This book lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood a

嘉年華即將登場，Hotel Flamingo也準備加入這場繽紛盛會。安娜一邊迎接形形色色的動物旅客，一邊秘密接待超紅樂團「夜行動物」。風雨突襲、計畫失控，安娜能否同時守住音樂、友情與夢想？'Truly heartwarming and uplifting. I'd love to book a room there myself' Philip Ardagh'Hotel Flamingo is bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' Laura Ellen AndersonIt's the last of the autumn days before winter sets in, which means it's time for CARNIVAL! And Hotel Flamingo, the sunniest hotel in town, is all set to join the party. Animal Boulevard is a riot of colour, and every establishment is preparing a float for the annual procession. Anna is determined to win the prize for Hotel Flamingo for the best display, despite rival hotel the Glitz having won it every year since the Carnival began.Meanwhile Hotel Flamingo is welcoming its usual array of eclectic guests. Wilbur the sheepdog, who has no home, and needs a place to stay and someone to give him a chance at a new start. Mr and Mrs Kunkworth, a pair of skunks, who are rather anxious, and Mac Macaw the parrot, who is qu

More than ONE MILLION copies sold!A BookTok Viral Sensation#1New York TimesBestsellerAUSA TODAYBestsellerAn achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and Lynn Painter.If he had been with me, everything would have been different…Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other.Autumn has her boyfriend Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. And Finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around.That still doesn't stop the way Autumn feels every time she and Finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. Maybe they should be together.But come August, things will change forever. And as time passes, Autumn will be forced to confront how else life might have been different if they

From the acclaimed British illustrator, Charlie Mackesy, comes a modern fable for all ages, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book based on his famous quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, lessons they learn together.Mackesy has the rare combination of art world credentials and popular appeal, with collections on display around the world as well as a highly engaged, growing audience on Instagram. This collection is perfect for fans of books like The Alchemist, Winnie the Pooh, The Tao of Pooh, The Giving Tree, and other modern fables and will become an instant classic!

★ 橫跨歐亞非的文明之路，一本看懂「絲綢之路」如何改變世界★ 超過80位國際學者聯手，權威解析古代全球交流網絡★ 地圖×影像×考古×文化，重現人類歷史最壯闊的連結當世界重新思考文化與權力的版圖，「絲綢之路」再次成為理解歷史與未來的關鍵。本書由知名學者Susan Whitfield主編，集結全球八十餘位專家，從草原、山脈、河谷到沙漠與海洋，重建這條橫跨歐亞非的古代交流網絡。商品、信仰、科技與思想在此流動，促成文明的碰撞與融合。透過精緻地圖、豐富影像與考古發現，本書不僅呈現歷史，更帶領讀者看見文化如何在差異之中綻放。這不只是過去的故事，更是理解當代世界的重要線索。As world powers realign their cultural, economic and political outlooks, there is no better time to consider how Afro-Eurasia's complex network of ancient trade routes - which spanned the vastness of the steppe, vertiginous mountain ranges, fertile river plains and forbidding deserts across the continents and on to the seas beyond - fostered economic activity and cultural, political and technological communication. From silk to slaves, fashion to music, religion to science the movement of interaction of goods, people and ideas was crucial to the flourishing of peoples and their cultures across this vast region. Edited by Susan Whitfield, an established authority on the subject, with contributions from over 8

The graphic novel Are You Listening? is an intimate and emotionally soaring story about friendship, grief, and healing from Eisner Award winner Tillie Walden.Bea is on the run. And then, she runs into Lou.This chance encounter sends them on a journey through West Texas, where strange things follow them wherever they go. The landscape morphs into an unsettling world, a mysterious cat joins them, and they are haunted by a group of threatening men. To stay safe, Bea and Lou must trust each other as they are driven to confront buried truths. The two women share their stories of loss and heartbreak—and a startling revelation about sexual assault—culminating in an exquisite example of human connection.This magical realistic adventure from the celebrated comics creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam will stay with readers long after the final gorgeously illustrated page.

入圍 2021 Carnegie Medal，是一部揉合斯拉夫民間傳說與成長寓意的中階小說。故事中的女孩 Yanka 自幼被發現在熊穴中長大，因高大強壯而被稱為「熊女孩」。她外表堅強，內心卻始終對自身來歷感到疑惑，也承受著村人異樣的眼光。一次突如其來的變故，迫使她離開熟悉的家園，踏上一段尋找身世與自我認同的旅程。沿途，她穿越冰冷河流與熾熱山脈，結識性格各異的旅伴，也逐步理解「力量」真正的意義。本書文字帶有吟唱般的節奏，在熊、龍與公主的傳說交織下，描繪孤單、勇氣與歸屬感，並搭配 Kathrin Honesta 富含象徵意味的插畫，營造靜謐而深遠的閱讀體驗。SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 CARNEGIE MEDAL"Written with passion and compassion, Anderson's talent as a weaver of magic and creator of evocative landscapes is growing with every book." - The Daily Mail"Enchanting story." - The Daily TelegraphThey call me Yanka the Bear. Not because of where I was found - only a few people know about that. They call me Yanka the Bear because I am so big and strong.Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, Yanka has always wondered about where she is from. She tries to ignore the strange whispers and looks from the villagers, wishing she was as strong on the inside as she is on the outside. But, when she has to flee her house, looking for answers about who she really is, a journey fa

Autumn's favorite vegetable takes the spotlight in this bright board book!Bright orange pumpkins, glowing as jack-o-lanterns or baked into pies, are a favorite part of the autumn season-- and in this simple board book, celebrated nonfiction author Gail Gibbons turns her skills to introducing them to a young audience.Bright, detailed illustrations and easy, kid-friendly text will teach kids all about pumpkins: different kinds, how they grow, and how people use and enjoy them--especially at Thanksgiving and Halloween. Seeds turn into vines and flowers-- and soon into round pumpkins, small and large, for people to sell, decorate, and cook!A great gift for curious toddlers or an ideal Halloween party favor,Pumpkinsis perfect for very young readers, full of information and a huge helping of fun.Don't miss Gail Gibbons' other board book titles, includingTrucks, Planes,andBoat Book!Older readers ready to dive into more details can explore the world with Gail's extensive line of nonfiction, fr

In this first young-adult fantasy novel in a trilogy, Alex London launches a soaring saga about the memories that haunt us, the histories that hunt us, and the bonds of blood between us. The people of Uztar have long looked to the sky with hope and wonder. Nothing in their world is more revered than the birds of prey and no one more honored than the falconers who call them to their fists. Brysen strives to be a great falconer—while his twin sister, Kylee, rejects her ancient gifts for the sport and wishes to be free of falconry. She’s nearly made it out, too, but a war is rolling toward their home in the Six Villages, and no bird or falconer will be safe.Together the twins must journey into the treacherous mountains to trap the Ghost Eagle, the greatest of the Uztari birds and a solitary killer. Brysen goes for the boy he loves and the glory he's long craved, and Kylee to atone for her past and to protect her brother's future. But both are hunted by those who seek one thing: power.Prai

From New York Times bestselling authors Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins comes more upside-down fun in the fifth book of this hilarious series.When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Nory and the kids in Ms. Starr's Upside-Down Magic class always have umbrellas nearby, just in case. Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. And yet the more she rains, the worse she feels . . . and the worse she feels, the more she rains. Nory, meanwhile, can't wait to celebrate her first Bing Day-her town's magical holiday. There's even a parade! Too bad she's stuck doing her Bing Day class project with drippy Willa. To make things worse, Elliott seems to be taking Willa's side on everything. All the storminess is threatening to flood the UDM friendships. Will they drown in misery? Or can they use their magic to make the storm clouds disappear?

Drake travels to a secret fairy world to save the Kingdom of Bracken!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!Drake's kingdom is in trouble -- a terrible earthquake has destroyed Bracken's crops! A magical Spring Dragon has the power to save the kingdom and regrow the crops, but he lives deep inside a secret fairy world. To find the Spring Dragon, Drake must pass a series of tests given by a Dragon Master named Breen. But the fairy world is full of confusing tricks and mysterious riddles! Can Drake save his kingdom?

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.Meet Jack: He lives in a tree house. His interests include snacks, petty theft, and lipstick graffiti. Jack also loves his friends, the cranky “Lady” and a sweet pup named Rex. He just has a funny way of showing it sometimes…Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli. A perfect read-aloud with snappy, rhythmic text, this series will bridge the gap between picture books and chapter books and fill the Elephant-and-Piggie-shaped hole in young readers’ hearts.Series Overview: A new humorous and irreverent early reader series featuring the adventures of a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.

故事結合古老瑪雅神話，描寫一名行動不便的男孩，如何在命運逼近時找到屬於自己的位置。拄著拐杖的贊恩原本只想避開校園裡的嘲笑，卻在火山深處發現通往神界的門。新同學布魯克斯的出現，讓他逐步理解預言的真意，也迫使他面對父親身世與諸神之戰。對喜愛 Percy Jackson and the Olympians 的讀者而言，本書提供了熟悉卻嶄新的閱讀體驗。Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J.C. Cervantes' take on Maya mythology featuring a boy who has to stop the god of death. "A perfect storm of inspiring heroes, surprising twists, and some seriously scary monsters. This hilarious, expertly-plotted adventure keeps you racing through the pages and leaves you desperate for the next book (and craving a steaming mug of hot chocolate)!" --Shannon Messenger, New York Times best-selling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series and the Sky Fall seriesA contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents!Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McG

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREWINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZENATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST FOR TRANSLATED LITERATUREA visionary work of fiction by "A writer on the level of W. G. Sebald" (Annie Proulx)"A magnificent writer." — Svetlana Alexievich, Nobel Prize-winning author of Secondhand Time"A beautifully fragmented look at man's longing for permanence.... Ambitious and complex." — Washington PostFrom the incomparably original Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk, Flights interweaves reflections on travel with an in-depth exploration of the human body, broaching life, death, motion, and migration. Chopin's heart is carried back to Warsaw in secret by his adoring sister. A woman must return to her native Poland in order to poison her terminally ill high school sweetheart, and a young man slowly descends into madness when his wife and child mysteriously vanish during a vacation and just as suddenly reappear. Through these brilliantly imagined characters and stories, interwo

《The Last Kids on Earth》首集描繪一個「殭屍與怪物佔領小鎮」的瘋狂世界。十三歲的 Jack Sullivan 原本平凡無奇，如今卻成了末日冒險者。他住進加固的樹屋，把生活過成一場遊戲般的挑戰：與好友 Quint 一起發明裝備、想辦法營救勇敢的 June、並嘗試擊敗最可怕的怪物 Blarg。作者 Max Brallier 的敘事幽默風趣，Douglas Holgate 的插圖動態十足，讓每一頁都充滿張力。故事節奏快速，笑料與動作兼備，尤其能吸引喜歡《Diary of a Wimpy Kid》或《Dog Man》的讀者。Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES!‘Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it’s TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I’m battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.’Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse. Overnight Jack’s life has become like the plot of a video game and he has come up with his own ULTIMATE FEATS OF APOCALYPTIC SUCCESS:· Locate Quint Baker, b

Jack Sullivan 的冒險繼續展開。末日小鎮依舊充斥著殭屍與怪物，但這次 Jack 已不再孤單，他和好友 Quint、Dirk 以及 June 共同作戰，還有忠誠的寵物怪獸 Rover 相伴。樹屋經過強化，配備各種防禦裝置，彷彿一座堡壘。然而，新的威脅逐步逼近，比過去任何敵人都更龐大、更危險。作者 Max Brallier 的文字節奏明快，加上 Douglas Holgate 的插圖幽默生動，使得緊張與笑料交織，閱讀體驗輕鬆愉快Soon to be a major NETFLIX series!‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidWimpy Kid meets The Walking Dead in this hilarious post-apocalyptic graphic novel series.Jack Sullivan is back.It’s still TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS on the streets, but now Jack has a gang of friends to help him through – science genius and best friend Quint, super-strong Dirk and all-round coolest girl ever, June. Not to mention Rover, Jack’s awesome monster pet! Plus the treehouse is more souped up than ever, chockablock with defensive gizmos and ready to withstand anything that the monster apocalypse can throw at it.Which is just as well, because there’s something extra-big and extra-monstr

The scale of China's innovation ambitions inspires worldwide commentary, much of it poorly informed. Focusing on electricity, telecommunication and semiconductors, this book offers a richly detailed account of China's innovation efforts. Massive application of human, policy and financial resources shows great promise, but institutional obstacles, conflicting objectives, ill-advised policies and Soviet-era legacies inject inefficiencies, resulting in a complex mosaic of success and failure in both technical and commercial dimensions. State Grid leads the world in high-voltage power transmission, while domestic semiconductors lag behind the international frontier. Electricity and telecom providers record impressive technical advances, but overinvestment and inefficient operation contribute to high costs and prices. Nuclear power combines technical excellence with commercial weakness. Cost reduction rather than new technology underpins commercial success in solar materials. The book's gra