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《不被標籤的勇氣》——當一次錯誤成為全校熱議，妳會如何面對？艾米莉亞想要成為最優秀的人，但無論如何努力，她仍是全校最不起眼的存在。直到新來的男孩伊凡出現，她渴望改變自己，卻在一時衝動下做出後悔的決定，讓她的名聲瞬間崩壞。從「沒人理的怪咖」變成「壞榜樣」，艾米莉亞不願被網路上的標籤定義。她要證明，自己遠比螢幕上的影像更重要。一部真實而幽默的青春小說，關於成長、勇氣，與網路世界的影響力。"So uplifting and powerful - so, so good." Cathy Cassidy"Brave, honest, and heart-breakingly funny." Ben Miller"A beautiful, relevant story of courage, strength, and not letting other people decide who you are." Kate WestonAmelia Bright wants to be the best at everything. But when it comes to popularity, she is dead last. No matter what she tries, she can't shake her reputation as a maggoty nobody.When she meets cute new boy Evan, Amelia wonders if he can help her lose her loser status. And in a moment of hope, she agrees to something she quickly regrets - something that goes viral at school. Now she's not just called "maggot", she's a "bad influence" - and worse.But Amelia's determined not to let one mistake define her...she's so much more than the image everyone sees online. A powerfully real a

From the critically acclaimed author ofYour Name Is a Songand the bestselling illustrator ofThe Proudest Bluecomes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray.Salat in Secret, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share.

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox!It's time to escape the obby! Ari's best friend's dad is a professional obby builder. He even constructs obbies to help train the Roblox army. Ari and his friends are excited to visit the latest obby creation but they are absolutely forbidden to touch anything. Well, Ari and his friends just can't help themselves! When they find themselves trapped in the new obby course they must find a way to escape or risk losing it all.

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious quest to be the best princess OF ALL! Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Best Princess, Princess Minna's mirror ALWAYS tells her that she's the best princess of all, so she's SHOCKED when one day it says that PRINCESS SKY-BLUE is the best! Princess Minna sets out to put things right again but learns instead that being a BEST FRIEND is far better!Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

Pedro 已漸漸習慣「冒險鼠小隊」的生活，但這次，他遇見了前所未見的神祕生物──迷路的海鼠小孩！一場風雨夜後，Pedro 與夥伴們決定協助這位迷途的朋友，前往傳說中的海鼠之城。這趟潛入海底的任務充滿挑戰，也考驗每一位隊員的勇氣與智慧。Pedro is getting used to the thrilling life of the Adventuremice. But one stormy night, he finds something he's only ever dreamed of seeing: a real, live mermouse! This little mermouse is lost, and Pedro and the Adventuremice need to get him safely home. They must summon all their bravery and brilliance, plunge into the depths of the ocean and find the mysterious Mermouse City.It won't be straightforward, but it will be another exciting, friend-filled adventure for Pedro and the team!

本書以淺顯易懂方式介紹資料結構理論，並搭配階段式程式實作演練，讀者可配合理論進行程式設計演練，理論與實作互補。虛實整合，進階課程以及補充範例以雲端文本呈現，以QR Code供讀者掃描書下載，內容豐富又不過於厚重，物超所值。書中收錄國家考試重要考題與理論內容（如四分樹、B+樹、紅黑樹等）。 全書分為十二章，內容完整，架構清楚。第一、二章分別為資料結構概念與演算法概念，並針對演算法與複雜度以及程式效能分析等進行介紹；第三、四章分別針對陣列以及鏈結串列的特性、結構設計以及維護等面向說明，讓讀者理解靜態與動態資料結構的異同；第五、六章說明堆疊以及佇列結構的設計與維護機制；第七、八章闡述樹狀結構、二元搜尋樹及其高度平衡等觀念，這是物聯網以及人工智慧等範疇的重要基礎知識。 第九章說明圖形結構；第十章與第十一章分別講述資料的排序與搜尋等處理機制；第十二章介紹新興程式語言與資料結構的相關應用，並列舉Java語言以及R語言的特有資料結構設計實例。 對於程式能力較弱的學生或有興趣研讀資料結構的讀者，這本作者精心設計的「資料結構」，是建立基礎並能引導深入研讀的絕佳教材。 資料結構是演算法的一個好幫手，規劃好的資料結構，在撰寫程式時方能得心應手。本書談論程式內的資料如何運用變數，有效率的擺放在記憶體中，好讓演算法在運作時能得心應手，並說明演算法的利用方式，學習資料結構結合演算法的運作效果。 本書以教學為目的編寫，做為大專院校教科書，書中未提供「隨堂演練」及章末「作業」的解答，讀者需詳研該章內容，熟練書中示範解題的範例後自行演練解答。出版公司與銷售單位均無法提供解答給讀者，自學讀者選購前請確認知悉。

"Lyrical, mesmerizing, and otherworldly. . . stunning proof that Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today. A beautiful, brutal, monstrous Hollywood fantasy."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoImmortality is just a casting call away. An Amazon Best Book of 2022One of NPR's Best Books of 2022Vulture's #1 Fantasy Novel of 2022Best of Year Selections at Apple Books B&N Booksellers LibraryReads TIME Magazine Oprah Daily The Philadelphia Inquirer Publishers Weekly Buzzfeed Chicago Review of Books LitHub BookRiot Paste Magazine Geek Girl Authority Bookish The Mary Sue New York Public Library Vulture Locus Recommended Reading List Kobo The Quill to Live L. A. Public Library Audible Amazon NPR An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick This edition includes an exclusive reading group guide. It was magic. In every world, it was a kind of magic. "No maids, no funny talking, no fainting flowers." Luli Wei is beautiful, talente

Kathleen Glasgow 三部動人YA小說首度集結成套，收錄《Girl in Pieces》《How to Make Friends With the Dark》《You’d Be Home Now》。從創傷、喪親到成癮家庭，三個女孩在黑暗中面對失去、孤單與自我懷疑，卻也一步步學會重新站起。寫實、深刻、充滿情感力量，適合喜歡心理成長與療癒小說的讀者。From New York Times bestseller and author of the TikTok phenomenon Girl in Pieces comes a boxed set including all three of Kathleen Glasgow's critically acclaimed novels: Girl in Pieces, How to Make Friends With the Dark, and You'd Be Home Now."Impossibly moving...suffused with light." --Vanity FairA girl struggling to put herself back together after a lifetime of hardship. A daughter grieving the loss of her mother. A family broken apart by addiction, but hiding behind a perfect facade. For the first time ever, all three of Kathleen Glasgow's important and moving novels are collected in this three-book box set, which includes paperback editions of the New York Times bestseller Girl in Pieces, as well as How to Make Friends With the Dark and You'd Be Home Now.Girl in Pieces:Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At se

Spring Boot 從實戰中快速上手 ★★★【電商實戰X直接示範】★★★ ★★★★【搶購系統X一學就懂】★★★★ Spring Boot 是基於 Java 的開源框架，作為簡化 Spring 應用程式的建立、設定和部署。利用「約定優先於設定」的理念，先行整合好的方案，使開發者不再需要時常手動進行繁瑣的設定。 本書作者精通多種程式語言與框架，並長期做為大企業的軟體開發諮詢服務。不僅熟稔企業架構，也了解初學者的疑惑。故寫作以基礎知識下手，從常用的開發工具、專案結構、設定以及原理入手，再從 Web 開發作為切入，一步步走向專業。 書中篇章分為5篇，包括基礎篇、Web篇、資料存取篇、企業應用程式開發篇、專案實戰篇，涵蓋了企業開發中常用的技術和框架。並按照開發者的思考習慣和學習規律，參考企業級開發的分層架構，循序漸進地教讀者快速掌握Spring Boot開發。在內容上由淺入深、在知識講解上深入淺出，讓讀者輕鬆掌握Spring Boot的企業應用程式開發。 本書在進行理論講解的同時舉出了大量的範例。以範例驗證理論，跟著範例邊學邊做，讀者的學習會更簡單、更高效。其中對知識的講解讓讀者知其然且知其所以然，絕不會出現含糊不清、一遇到重點和困難就跳過的情形，最後以兩章實戰專案收尾，使讀者學而能會，會而能用。 【本書適合讀者】 ‧具有 Java 基礎，對 Spring Boot 感興趣者。 ‧正在使用 Spring Boot 開發，卻對各種技術使用不熟練者。 ‧想要了解 Spring Boot整合技術與框架者。

發現缺陷、提高品質、完美交付！ 軟體QA、測試工程師、開發老手必讀 打造全面的測試策略，交付高品質的API！ Web API 是程式的門面，需要至臻完美，而實作自動化測試就是確保 Web API 可以交付的最佳方法。 這是一本獨特且實用的 Web API 指南。從測試套件的初步設計到文件記錄、實作、交付出色的API，都提供了技術指引。你將看到各種不同的測試技術，從探索性測試到正式環境的測試，並學會運用業界等級的測試工具來打造自動化測試，為你省下大量時間。本書可以消除你所遇到的 API 測試障礙，制定出一套適合你的測試策略，交付高品質的產品。 書中的範例程式皆以Java語言撰寫，這些範例包含了很多自動化程式的設計模式，並且在各個語言中也能通用。 本書包含 ● 設計與實作 Web API 的測試策略 ● 從零打造一個測試自動化套件 ● 使用 Pact 進行契約測試 ● 提供 Java 程式範例解說 ● 本書附錄提供 API 沙盒實作練習 【本書重點】 ✔ 測試的想像與實作模型 ✔ 辨識品質與風險 ✔ 探索性測試 ✔ 自動化測試 ✔ 契約測試 ✔ 效能測試 ✔ 安全測試 適合讀者 本書適合專業 QA、測試工程師與開發老手 本書讚譽 「書中的技術與模型可以幫助你打造高品質、可靠的 API，對許多其他類型的測試也很有用。值得一讀！」 ───── Janet Gregory & Lisa Crispin，Agile Testing Fellowship 共同創辦人 「這本書含有大量的測試活動！是打造 Web API 測試策略前必讀的一本書。」 ───── Anne-Laure Gaillard，ManoMano 「內容精彩絕倫。書中的自動化測試、效能測試與安全測試部分更是畫龍點睛！」 ───── Dr. Michael Piscatello，Ernst & Young 「它能讓團隊享受測試帶來的樂趣！」 ───── Christopher Kardell，DEBS API 沙盒下載 本書提供專屬可下載的 API 沙盒，讓你可以在安全的環境進行實驗，可前往GitHub下載： https://github.com/mwinteringham/restful-booker-platform 本書範例程式碼下載 本書的許多章節都有測試說明、範例程式碼和效能測試腳本等資源

Understand the phases of the moon, learn to navigate by the North Star and discover how to travel through space and time from your own window in this book which uncovers how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. Written by NASA science writer Noelia Gonzalez and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to the night sky for families everywhere.

About Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameWhen Thor’s hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he’s innocent (for once!). The hilarious series continues in this second volume, available in paperback.Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone’s trust isn’t easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie. But he is irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend. Then, at Thor’s birthday party (a pointless mortal ritual, though luckily there is cake), the magical hammer Mjolnir is stolen—and everyone suspects Loki! Can Loki find Thor’s hammer, discover who the real thief is, and clear his name—or will his jealousy over Valerie’s new frie

Join Tim and his friends on a treacherous journey across the seas in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated third book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs.After helping Princess Grace foil the villainous Prince Ruprecht—twice!—junior knights Tim, Belinda, and Ferkle are on a new quest—this time to recover the Queen of Merryland’s precious golden fleece (and more importantly, the protective amulet in its pocket) from the Kingdom of Dinkum. The safety of all Merryland depends upon them.But first, they must face the deadly Sea of Terror and the dastardly perils it contains. Tim and his friends will have to use every ounce of bravery, valor, and intelligence they possess to navigate the treacherous waters—or else risk becoming flotsam on the waves.

一場懷舊校園日，竟變成鼠災現場？列尼、山姆和新同學潔西卡展開一場抓鼠大作戰，代價是一切——名聲、衛生、還可能是校長的震怒！笑料不斷的情節與黑白插圖交織，讓讀者彷彿跟著三人一同在教室裡上演一場超展開冒險。Hilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William!Lenny Lemmon is looking forward to Olden Days Day at school. It's a chance to break the routine and try school as it was years ago.It explains the blackboard in the corner, his teacher's bad temper and why his friend Sam looks like Oliver Twist. And Lenny's pleased with his own contribution, too. It's in a cardboard box at the back of the class at the moment because it's not yet time to shine.Except it escapes and ends up in the bowl of sick, sorry, gruel, that Amelia Kelly has brought up, sorry, in. Soon there are small, gruelly footprints all over the classroom and also a lot of screaming because the rat that Lenny found by the back of the chip shop is FREE. It takes the arrival of cool new girl, Jessica Conrad, to distract everyone.Jessica has a plan to catch the rat but it'l

這次輪到 Watermelon 挑大樑。她準備好在賽場上榨乾對手──尤其是那個壞透了的 Pineapple。但比賽規則改變了，今年變成團體賽！Watermelon 是否能帶領 Cactus、Flamingo 和 Donut 一同振作，為榮耀而戰？還是會被 Pineapple 的卑鄙伎倆搗亂計畫？The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Ready, set, BLOW! The water park is hosting the Airlympic Games, and Watermelon is ready to juice her opponents—especially Pineapple, who’s rotten to the core. But this year, the games are a team competition. Can Watermelon pump up her inflata-buddies to go for the gold or will Pineapple’s sneaky tricks deflate them all? It’s do or dive time!

An adventure-packed series about three kids who travel into a magical, dragon-filled world!Play the game. Save the realm.Team Dragon is back! This time Luca, Yazmine, and Zane have landed in the icy region of North Gelida. Here they must navigate giant frozen waves and outrun a hungry monster made of snow to return the second Thunder Egg to its frosty palace.But Dartsmith, the evil leader of Imperia, is always lurking, determined to make sure the dragon prophecy won’t come true. He’ll do whatever it takes to win the Dragon Games—but Luca, Yazmine, and Zane are determined to stop him!

Longlisted for the National Book Award! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator.The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.

All of your burning questions are answered in this shocking conclusion to the Naturals series—now with a bonus Naturals novella, Twelve, in print for the first time! When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals program, she had one goal: uncover the truth about her mother's murder. But now, everything Cassie thought she knew about what happened that night has been called into question. Her mother is alive, and the people holding her captive are more powerful -- and dangerous -- than anything the Naturals have faced so far. As Cassie and the team work to uncover the secrets of a group that has been killing in secret for generations, they find themselves racing a ticking clock. When the bodies begin piling up, it soon becomes apparent that this time, the Naturals aren't just hunting serial killers.They're being hunted.Don't miss a minute of this fan-favorite series from the #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games, perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and A Good Girl's Guide

Calling all graphic novel fans! Get ready for sidekick training (and friendship drama!) with Katie the Catsitter in book 3 of the purr-fectly irresistible, bestselling middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)!“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” --The New York TimesWhat’s better than BFFs? Super sidekick BFFs! Katie can’t wait to have Beth join her for sidekick training! Until . . . it turns out Beth might be a way better sidekick than Katie! And now Beth and Marie are hanging out all the time, Jess is acting super weird, and Katie still needs to tell her mom about being a sidekick. Oh yeah, and giant robots are attacking the city. So. That’s not great.Can Katie and 217 super-unusual cats work together to save the city (and seventh grade)? Or is Katie about to be in super trouble? Bonus: includes instructions to make your own friendship bracelet!Looking for more cats and more fun?! Don't miss Katie the Catsitter and Kat

The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses. And yet...As in all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate - and lose a few eyebrows in the process. The Weasley twins expand their business. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are never straightforward, though Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.

A graphic novel adaptation of the groundbreaking, belovedNew York Times–bestselling novel about a teen who wakes up in a different body each day and the love that eludes them.Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that—even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.It’s all fine until the morning that A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin’s girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone they want to be with—day in, day out, day after day. But can Rhiannon love someone who is destined to change every day?For the first time on the page, A's epic story will be brought to life as a graphic novel, with illustrations by Dion MBD.

Meet the Kings of Sin . . .The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. Read King of Pride now for a steamy opposites attract romance. She's his opposite in every way .. . and the greatest temptation he's ever known.Reserved, controlled, and proper to a fault, Kai Young has neither the time nor inclination for chaos - and Isabella, with her purple hair and inappropriate jokes, is chaos personified. With a crucial CEO vote looming and a media empire at stake, the billionaire heir can't afford the distraction she brings. Isabella is everything he shouldn't want, but with every look and every touch, he's tempted to break all his rules .. . and claim her as his own.***Bold, impulsive, and full of life, Isabella Valencia has never met a party she doesn't like or a man she couldn't charm . . .except for Kai Young. It shouldn't matter. He's not her type - the man translates classics into Latin for fun, and his membership at the exclusive club where she

A lavish monograph on the esteemed Spanish jewelry designer, whose work celebrates flowers, nature, and geometry, on the occasion of the company's fiftieth anniversary. Called the "queen of plique-?jour," after the historic and rarefied enameling technique, Luz Camino is the first female master jeweler in Spain. Camino had her first international exhibition in 1978, and since then her work has been a conversation with the world around her: everything from birds and flowers and shapes to rubber bands and even pencil shavings has been her muse. The book, the first monograph on Camino's work, showcases more than 200 of her creations, many shown here for the first time. Through images and sketches--organized thematically by nature, geometry, life, and outer space--and an essay by curator Clare Phillips, this book beautifully showcases the sophistication, innovation, and creativity of one most adept jewelers working today.

An epic new fantasy series inspired by Chinese mythology that #1New York Timesbestselling author Kwame Mbalia calls "ahilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." When a girl awakens the stuff of legends from an old family recipe, she must embrace her extraordinary heritage to save the world.Winnie Zeng has two goals: survive her first year of middle school and outdo her stuck-up archnemesis, David Zuo. It won’t be easy, since, according to her older sister, middle school is the pits. Luckily, Winnie studied middle school survival tactics in comic books and anime, and nothing will stop her from being the very best student.But none of Winnie’s research has prepared her to face the mother of all hurdles: evil spirits. When she makes mooncakes for a class bake sale, she awakens the stuff of legends from her grandmother’s old cookbook, spilling otherworldly chaos into her sleepy town.Suddenly Winnie finds herself in a race against time, vanquishing demons instead of group proje

Back by popular demand! For a limited time only, Narwhal and Jelly are back, bigger and better than ever! These two unlikely best friends are ready to welcome you to their pod and swim off on imaginary underwater adventures. Narwhal and Jelly are made of silky-soft fabric with embroidered details. Perfect as a reading buddy or displayed on a shelf or bed. These happy-go-lucky friends are sure to make you smile!

From the multi-award-winning author Claire North comes a daring reimagining that breathes life into ancient myth and gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men. It's time for the women of Ithaca to tell their tale . . . .Seventeen years ago, King Odysseus sailed to war with Troy, taking with him every man of fighting age from the island of Ithaca. None of them has returned, and the women of Ithaca have been left behind to run the kingdom. Penelope was barely into womanhood when she wed Odysseus. While he lived, her position was secure. But now, years on, speculation is mounting that her husband is dead, and suitors are beginning to knock at her door. No one man is strong enough to claim Odysseus' empty throne--not yet. But everyone waits for the balance of power to tip, and Penelope knows that any choice she makes could plunge Ithaca into bloody civil war. Only through cunning, wit, and her trusted circle of maids, can she maintain the tenuous peace nee

The next in the explosively funny series . . .Perfect for fans of The DInosaur That Pooped series. Sir Wayne and his dragon are BACK and this time they're out to rescue a princess held captive by a Big Bad Beast. But WHO exactly will save her? Sir Wayne: who can climb every wall - no moat is too deep, no tower too tall.Or Dragon: so muscly and lean - he can fly and fart flames, he's a fighting machine! If ONLY there was a way to get the best of both... This bestselling series is as funny as it is farty, for fans of The Dinosaur Who Pooped series, and I Need a New Bum! Look out for more fart-tastic fun here:The Dragon with the Blazing Bottom The Knight with the Blazing Bottom

If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you. But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . . Or even disturb a hungry alligrator! SNIP! SNAP! Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life."This is one of those books I would have in my top ten littlies "must reads"!" - Donni Hakanson, GoodReadsCelebrate thirty years of fantastical foods with this brilliant interactive story by Nick Sharratt.If you can't resist dipping into anything that looks tasty, this is the book for you.But watch out! If you're not careful, you might upset a jellyphant . . .Or even disturb a hungry alligrator!SNIP! SNAP!Filled with die-cut delights and lots of laughter, get ready for the feast of your life.A special foiled cover to mark the 30th anniversary of Jelly, Nelly – perfect for new and old fans alike Full of real holes for kids to poke their fingers into, this classic story is bursting with lots of fu

Learn the secrets to becoming a Disney fairy godmother in this new illustrated chapter book series for young readers! Ophelia is excited to go on the fairy field trip to Atlantica so she can visit the Wishing Whirlpool. There is only one problem: Ophelia can't help being helpful! Every time she is about to go off on her own, she gets distracted by someone who needs her assistance. But when she runs into her sea witch cousin, Octavia, Ophelia might learn that sometimes it is just as important to help yourself.For more Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy adventures, check out the other books in the series! Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy: Rory and the Magical Mix-UpsBibbidi Bobbidi Academy: Mai and the Tricky Transformation

翻開小美人魚五分鐘故事，讓孩子與艾莉兒還有她的朋友們一起來場海底冒險。本書收錄12則精彩的小美人魚故事，絕對會是孩子每天睡前故事的最佳選擇。Read twelve original adventures about Princess Ariel and her friends from Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) in this magical 5-minute storybook collection. Join Ariel as she learns an exciting new dance, discovers mysterious ghost lights under the sea, babysits a little octopus friend- and more! Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time or anytime! Complete your collection with best-selling, fan favorites!5-Minute Disney Princess Stories5-Minute Furry FriendsDisney Bedtime Favorites Storybook CollectionDisney Princess Storybook Collection5-Minute Snuggle Stories5-Minute Disney Pixar Stories5-Minute Star Wars StoriesAnd much more!

邪惡的Mr White再度來襲，這次他不只威脅圖畫之城，還將Peanut的媽媽置於險境。Peanut與朋友們決心深入魔法世界的核心，對抗即將吞噬創意與色彩的黑暗力量。這趟任務考驗的不只是勇氣，更是友情、信念與自我認同。在終局對決中，Peanut將發現自己真正的力量從何而來。A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSome legends are born, some are drawn ...Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew…Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Praise for t

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle doesn't mean to cause trouble, it just seems to follow her round. But when she and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents she is determined that nothing will go wrong, and she is going to be on her very best, most fairy-like, behaviour. But being good all the time is really tiring.And a little bit of mess leads to a little bit of secret witch magic, which leads to even more mess, and even more magic, until everything is in total chaos! Can Mirabelle get the mayhem under control before Granny finds out?

The Earth BookTake a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree BookThe Tree Book Take a closer look through the seasons in this incredible board book about trees, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr King?, you're on the look out for Mrs Tube Driver, Mr Beefeater, Mrs Cyclist and Mr King himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real b

You'd better not tickle the gorilla, because it might just grunt if you do! Babies and toddlers will love pressing the touchy-feely patches to hear the animal sounds in this irresistible novelty book. At the end, all of the animals get noisy at the same time in a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

The Guodian manuscripts are a cache of literary and philosophical texts from the fourth century BCE, discovered in a Warring States–period tomb in China’s Hubei Province. Through detailed decipherment and textual analysis, Kuan-yun Huang investigates the historical and philosophical contexts of these texts and convincingly proposes their association with Zisi, the grandson of Confucius. Huang not only offers an in-depth portrait of this famous scion from excavated texts and transmitted literary records, but also reveals the connection of the Guodian texts with early intellectual tradition in China, including the teachings of Xunzi, Mencius, Confucius, and the legendary Laozi, as well as the effort of rewriting that transformed Zisi’s original teachings into a conformist line of thinking, which defined and constituted the Confucian tradition of a later time.-------------- In Kuan-yun Huang’s The Lost Texts of Confucius’ Grandson, the shadowy figure of Zisi comes to life as an

The introduction of elections to district advisory bodies during the early 1980s was expected to improve the public delivery of services. However, as time passed, electoral politics led to party politics, elite fragmentation and political struggles. Politicization and hyper-politicization in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has brought about a fluctuating pattern between administrative recentralization, the Tsang administration’s attempts at decentralization, and the post-2019 administrative recentralization.The purpose of this book is to study the intertwining relationship between district administration and electoral politics. It also examines the political transformation of District Councils after the promulgation of the National Security Law in late June 2020. Written by experts in the field, this book is a good reference source for readers interested in district elections, politics, and administration in Hong Kong.

霍布爾頓鎮一向平靜無奇，直到小紅、白雪和金蒂接受秘密訓練，搖身一變成為童話忍者！當王子失蹤，芭蕾老師被誣陷，他們決定用忍術查明真相、打敗壞蛋！Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is possible... When Madame Hart is accused of taking Prince Inigo, the fairytale ninjas are sure that she isn't behind the kidnapping.Can they use their new-found skills to catch the real villain? Or will their ballet teacher stay banished forever?

The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she'd rather be peering under logs and examining snails.So, one day, she decides to bring the bugs inside, so she can be with them all the time. The problem is, the family is coming to stay, even fearsome Great Gran, who doesn't stand for any nonsense. And on the day of their arrival, Evie wakes up to find her bugs have escaped .. . all over the house! What is Great Gran going to say?A beautiful, bug-filled story about following your dreams, and the unconditional love of family.With ideas and tips at the back for looking after some of your own bugs (outside!).

Discover how space is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science - Space, filled with facts, stories and experiments to try at home!Everyone knows there are planets and stars and space rocks, but how do these, and everything else in space, affect us on Earth? From the beginning of the universe and the origins of the planets, to the latest research and space missions, journey through space and uncover what is really out there . . .Discover how we're made of stars, find out how old you would be if you lived on Mars, and how time travel can happen in space. Plus, meet the explorers, astronomers and scientists whose discoveries have given us this fascinating space knowledge, including Mae Jemison, Stephen Hawking and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Readers can also carry out cool astronomical experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by science communicator and podcaster Izzie Clarke, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we en