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Celebrate the generous love of extended families – and beards of all shapes and sizes! – in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models."The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who kids may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively text from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together."A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from acclaimed graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official coloring book, Dog Man with Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of seven separate alarm clocks…Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper; so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one clock was missing and the prank had backfired with tragic consequences.For Jimmy Thesiger in particular, the words ‘Seven Dials’ were to take on a new and chilling significance…The Seven Dials Mystery is available to watch on Netflix, starring Mia McKenna Bruce, Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter.

Drake and Worm face off against the evil wizard Maldred with the help of the mysterious Chaos Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers!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!The evil wizard Maldred has been turned into one hundred mini-Maldreds! Dragon Masters around the world are battling them, and it’s up to Drake, Worm, and their friends to stop Maldred once and for all. Drake, Rori, Bo, Ana, and their dragons travel to Goryeo to meet the Chaos Dragon Seong-Min and her Dragon Master Ji-Min. Seong-Min is the only dragon powerful enough to stop the chaos the Maldreds are causing! But Ji-Min warns that the Chaos Dragon is ve

Take a trip around some of the world's most famous cities with this beautifully illustrated flap book.Explore some of the most famous cities in the world, from the bustling streets of Tokyo, to scenic Rio de Janeiro, via the ancient ruins of Rome. Lift the flaps to learn about the history of legendary landmarks, glimpse stunning scenery and skylines, and see inside iconic museums and galleries. Detailed illustrations bring the sights of the world's greatest cities to life.

Find out how a submarine works in this interactive book with flaps and holes.Lift flaps and peep through holes to explore with a little sub on a deep-sea dive. Find out how the sub works by opening it up and peeping inside at the cockpit and the ballast tanks, and help the crew collect deep-sea samples using the mechanical arms. There's lots to learn about marine life, too - investigate what an octopus is guarding, meet a hammerhead shark and switch off the sub lights to see all the glowing creatures in the dark.

ANew York Timesbestseller!With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here isThe Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old,TheBad Seedproves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:套書內含以下8本：The Bad SeedThe Good EggThe Cool BeanThe Couch PotatoThe Smart CookieThe Sour GrapeThe Big CheeseThe Humble Pie

Grab your backstage pass to Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters with this glossy full-color poster book that features foil on the cover and more than 35 posters! This official poster book is full of exciting artwork featuring the world-renowned girl group HUNTR/X, Saja Boys, Derpy Tiger, and Sussie! Fans of all ages can cover their walls with these full-color, collectible images. Perfect for fans of K-pop and demon slaying! Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

The next installment of the bestselling chapter book series 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!Bella and Bub and friends Jack and Luna are off to Ye Olde Faire, a festival where people dress up like it's olden times. During a day filled with fairies, knights, and a joust, the friends learn about a magical legend: A real unicorn lives in the woods nearby! Is the story true, or is it a tall tale? Bella and Bub are determined to find out. With Jack and Luna's help, they're off on a magical adventure this pug will never forget!With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believe

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends find and take care of some mysterious eggs!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!In this lateststory, it's Be a Swooperhero Week at school! Eva and her friends are excited to dress up in their best superhero costumes. At a special picnic, they all play games and eat lots of delicious food. It's the most perfect class outing ever until Eva and Lucy discover twenty-five mysterious eggs. No one seems to be protecting the eggs. So Eva decides that she and her classmates must keep the eggs safe until they hatch! Will they be able to save the day?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters,

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult Books*An instant New York Times bestseller!Vying for the hand of one brother.Falling in love with the other.A new Victorian-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince."If you're looking for the next YA sensation, here it is." --Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of BelladonnaLondon, 1848--For four hundred years, England has been under the control of an immortal fae queen who tricked her way onto the throne. To maintain an illusion of benevolence, Queen Mor grants each of her subjects one opportunity to bargain for their deepest desire.As Ivy Benton prepares to make her debut, she knows that not even a deal with the queen could fix what has gone wrong: Her family's social standing is in shambles, her sister is a shadow of her former self, and Ivy's marriage prospects are nonexistent. So when the queen announces a competition for Prince Bram's hand, Ivy is the first to sign her name in blood. What a ba

The third book in a new highly illustrated chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!

An Indigenous hunter laments the decline in the flying squirrel population and reflects on how animals perceive the world. In a drought-stricken cyberpunk anytown, kids revolt against the grown-ups only to face off with stray dogs over water. During late-night diving sessions, a researcher encounters a mysterious group of ocean-dwelling people with gills. In an overpopulated future, marrying an AI spouse will raise a human's credit score. A man follows the trail of an extinct leopard, seeking to unravel a metafictional mystery left behind by his late wife. This anthology showcases cutting-edge works on ecological themes by essential and emerging Taiwanese authors, revealing the vitality of their engagements with environmental crises. Taiwan is a biodiversity hotspot and geopolitical flashpoint, home to both Indigenous peoples and settlers. The pieces collected in A Taiwanese Ecoliterature Reader give voice to this human and more-than-human diversity, telling tales that are disturbing y

The hit danmei/Boys' Love novels (originally released in Chinese) that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas!In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.)Once, ancient China was brimming with magic...but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is the heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to

Blast off into outer space with this interactive trivia book fromJeopardy!host andchampion andNew York Timesbestselling author Ken Jennings—featuring updated facts!Take one giant leap into space with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! In this book about outer space, you’ll discover Mars’s massive volcanoes, witness the birth of stars like our sun, explore black holes, and more! With stellar illustrations, cosmic facts, and out-of-this-world activities, this Junior Genius Guide will have you reaching for the stars!

A deliciously thrilling new novel about a mysterious threat that puts targets on the backs of a group of roommates, from the author behind the "darkly funny, hilariously twisty, and completely charming" (Jennifer Close, New York Times bestselling author) Swiped. Kirby Cornell needs a break--particularly from her crumbling apartment in a sleepy town that is only known for serial killer in the '90s, her dead-end job, her sleazy landlord, her sloppy housemates, and, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message in their old group chat pops up from ex-roommate Esme: "Everyone in the group chat will die." The threat isn't the most disconcerting part of this--it's the fact that Esme died a year ago. With his signature "plot twists and wicked" (Margarita Montimore, USA TODAY bestselling author) prose, L.M. Chilton proves that he is a wickedly entertaining author to look out for.

Go deeper into the groundbreaking Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts ofStranger Things: Season Four,including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers.MONSTER (guttural, very deep): Don’t cry, Chrissy. It’s time . . . for your suffering . . . to end . . .Chrissy lets out a blood-curdling scream as —The Monster places its mutated left hand over her face and —INT. EDDIE’S TRAILER - NIGHTBack in the real world, Chrissy suddenly lifts up and slams into the ceiling. Eddie backs away in horror, watching helplessly as —INT. CHRISSY’S HOUSE - KITCHEN - NIGHT (MINDSCAPE)CLOSE ON: The Monster’s long fingers dig into Chrissy’s skin and —INT. EDDIE’S TRAILER - NIGHTWhoom! Chrissy flings upward — slams into the ceiling — as her body presses against the ceiling — pinned — her bones violently snap — her eyes pour blood — then suck inward — and . . .The gang has split up. Eleven and the Byers family are in California, navigating a new life and dealing with Eleven’s str

Terrible Traitors is a horrible compendium of the worst traitors in history. Were they really all bad? You decide.The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, tells the tales of fifty brutal betrayals across history. Did you know that the oldest story in the world is about the traitor Enkidu, who dared to rise up against King Gilgamesh? You might already know about Caesar and his unfaithful senators, but have you heard about Walter Tirel, the Norman knight who went out hunting with King William the Conqueror? Well, only one man returned. Walter claimed it was an accident, but he had a pretty good track record with his aim...There have always been people who are willing to switch sides, let down a friend, betray their country and turn traitor. Sometimes they do it for love, often because of their beliefs, maybe out of pride . perhaps even greed. (And sometimes just for fun.) Nothing could ever make you become a traitor though . could it?Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hor

Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with an evil dino-snake duo that's out to ruin the Chin family garden!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!Ember comes face-to-face with the strangest villain yet: the dino-snake! When an evil turtle and sly snake team up against the pets to take over the Chin family garden, the odds are stacked against them. The pressure is on for Ember to come up with the perfect plan or he'll get kicked out of his own backyard! Will Ember be able to protect his family's territory before the evil dino-snake duo take over the garden forever?With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have readers rushing to turn the pages, Pets Rule! is t

Color in a world of adorable animals with this sweet addition to the popular A Million Creatures to Color series! Filled with quirky, off-the-wall illustrations, Lulu Mayo's coloring book has over 30 spreads packed with cute animals of all shapes and sizes expressing love through hugs and kisses. Her instantly recognizable style brings gentle fun and humor to each scene that kids and adults alike will love bringing to life with color.

本產品為一款 3 吋高的迷你 Howler 複刻款，造型取自《Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets》中的經典場景。其錄音按鍵可自行錄製短訊息，播放時能呈現 Howler 特有的強烈提醒效果，既具收藏性，也具互動趣味。體積小巧，可放在書桌或展示櫃上，易於操作與收納。套組內含一本全彩迷你書，整理多句電影經典台詞與幕後小故事，搭配劇照閱讀更具臨場感。整體設計明確、收藏意義強，是 Harry Potter 粉絲或電影周邊收藏者十分容易入手的小型商品。・3 吋 Howler 迷你複刻款・可錄製自訂訊息並播放・附全彩迷你書：台詞＋幕後故事・官方授權，適合收藏與送禮Deliver magical messages by recording and sending your own Howler, with this officially licensed collectible palm-sized set, which includes:*Specifications: 3" Howler mini replica inspired by the one seen in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*Customizable Recordable Feature: Button featurethat allows you to record your own personal message*Book included: Companion book includes movie quotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and more, complete with full-color photos*Perfect Present: This is an ideal gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fans*Officially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectibleIncludes button cell batteries.

Super Rabbit Boy jumps to strange new worlds in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series!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!Meanie King Viking has kidnapped everyone in Animal Town and sent Super Rabbit Boy to another world! With the help of his new friend, Blocky, Super Rabbit Boy learns how to jump through portals that take him to new worlds. Blocky wants to help Super Rabbit Boy get back home, but he's not as good at being a hero. As they keep jumping, each world gets stranger than the last. Will the next jump be the jump home? Can Super Rabbit Boy finally rescue his friends?Thomas Flintham's full-color artwork on every page brings energy and fun to this action-

In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, business must pivot toward hyper-realistic ecosystems of cross-functional alignment. This book breaks down across diversified silos, empowering to harmonize granular data-driven strategies with macro-level agility.現此時 公司組態快速變遷 運轉跨功能生態 校準超現實趨勢冊 多元化分析後 再融合 細分資訊築堤 宏觀敏捷 指向策略Drawing on real-world case studies from some of the world’s most adaptable enterprises, this guide unpacks the synergetic potential of integrative scaling, leveraging tactical holism to engineer exponential ROI, Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 company or a burgeoning startup unlocking the Quantum Paradiams of synergistic growth with transform the way you approach operational fluidity and narrative-driven innovation.研析 世界上適應性較佳公司真實案例 冊 開啟整合規模之協同潛力 依戰術整體性 循工程指數型收益為目標 勿論 你是初學者或領導財富500公司意識 量子範例 改變後同步成長 論述 啟發創新 具流動性步進樣態The future of scalable success begins with unlocking the endless potential of value-forward transcendence. Don’t miss the opportunity to align your strategy w

TDD 不是沒用，是你沒有好好使用 系統越來越大時，可以幫助你將系統維持在一定的整潔度 重點思維 ✔ 不只是要保護功能，更要能夠促進理解 ✔ 在完成功能的同時，也要維持系統品質 ✔ 不需總是預留彈性，但能隨時創造彈性 ✔ 以模式為思考中心，看似不變實則萬變 ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ 你很忙，我知道。 從前你說：「寫程式都沒時間了，哪來時間寫測試？」 現在程式都是 AI 在寫，總該有時間寫測試了吧？ 你又改說：「AI 寫得這麼快，測試也叫 AI 寫就好呀！」 結果呢？測試一大堆，都測不到真正的問題。改一行壞三個功能、半夜被 Call、看不懂 AI 寫什麼， 省下來的時間都拿去幫 AI Debug 了。 越困難的事，越要簡單做 業務邏輯已經夠複雜了，還要兼顧正確性、可維護性、可擴充性、可讀性？ TDD 的長處，正是「面對困難的開發挑戰，用最小、最簡單的步驟前進」。 開發不再是一次解決大問題，而是透過讓一連串簡單的小成功，堆疊出可靠的系統。 不要宗教口號，而要實戰案例 TDD 不是要你寫更多功能，而是用更安全穩定的方式做你原本就在做的事。 TDD 不是口號，也不是宗教，而是一種讓你吃得下飯、睡得著覺，還有餘裕思考的開發節奏。 在本書中，我們要學習的是： 🎯 如何用測試保護自己、不是折磨自己 🎯 用 TDD 找出真正該改的地方，而不是亂 Refactor 🎯 讓團隊從「怕改」變成「敢改」；把「改壞東西」變成「放心重構」 本書程式碼：https://github.com/bearhsu2/ithelp2023 教學影片：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mhf8vRGqSM&list=PLvBh-90IwbPJH33DpWvaIxz-Ud_9j9doU 作者繼2022年出版關於測試與程式架構的《你就是不寫測試才會沒時間：Kuma的單元測試實戰—Java篇》後，再推出《你就是不寫測試才會沒時間：Kuma的TDD實戰—TypeScript篇》，書中從0開始設計並實作一個Slot遊戲，並用TDD的方式實作，來傳達給讀者「TDD可以Work」這個重要訊息，幫助那些為「沒時間」所苦的開發者解決痛點，在開發的路上走得更輕鬆順利！

「《高效的 Rust》是一本超越基礎的實用Rust知識的優秀合集。本書中的建議將幫助你成為一個自信且全面的『Rustacean』。」 ――Carol Nichols，《The Rust Programming Language》共同作者 「《高效的 Rust》深入介紹了我經常提供的專案改善建議。這是一本幫助你提升Rust技能的絕佳資源。」 ――Pietro Albini，Rust核心團隊前成員 Rust具備出色的記憶體安全、型態安全和執行緒安全等特性，受歡迎的程度因而日益提高。然而，這些特性也使得學習Rust成為一項挑戰，即使對經驗豐富的程式設計師而言亦然。這本實用的指南將幫助你寫出符合Rust風格的程式碼，並且教你充分利用Rust的型態系統、安全保證，以及日益壯大的生態系統。 如果你是曾用過其他編譯型語言的軟體工程師，或正想使用基本的Rust語法來寫出實際程式卻不知從何下手，這本書正是為你而寫的。透過專門探討Rust的概念與其他編譯型語言之間的差異，並提供容易遵循的具體建議，作者David Drysdale將引導你寫出流暢的Rust程式，而非僅僅是C++的劣質翻版。 本書將協助你： •瞭解Rust型態系統的結構 •學習錯誤處理、迭代等Rust習慣寫法 •探索Rust的crate生態系統之用法 •使用Rust的型態系統來表達你的設計 •馴服borrow檢查器 •充分利用Rust工具生態系統來建立穩健的專案

The storybook featured in Super Mario Galaxy has arrived! Our story begins a very, very long time ago with a young girl who spotted a rusted spaceship holding a small star child, Luma. This is the tale of that young girl and that star child going on a great journey together, searching for one thing and finding something else altogether. This is the tale of Rosalina and the Lumas and the secret of their special bond. Featuring the actual art and story from Super Mario Galaxy, this book will be treasured by fans whether they've spent many hours with the game or are brand new to the world of Rosalina and the Lumas.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

《Wimpy Kid》變得更「起司」啦！這款收藏家禮盒絕對是粉絲必收，內含獨家起司沾醬版《Diary of a Wimpy Kid》、一個葛瑞（Greg Heffley）絨毛吊飾（可掛在後背包上），以及精緻收藏盒，讓人愛不釋手！內含：• 獨家「起司沾醬版」《Diary of a Wimpy Kid》• 葛瑞絨毛後背包吊飾• 精緻收藏盒Wimpy Kid just got a whole lot cheesier with this Collector’s Gift Set that includes an exclusive cheese-dipped edition ofDiary of a Wimpy Kid, a Greg Heffley plush backpack pull, and a deluxe keepsake box—a must-have for every fan!Relive your favorite moments with the book that started it all—featuring Greg Heffley, Rowley Jefferson, Manny, Rodrick, Fregley, and . . . the Cheese Touch!INCLUDES:• Exclusive Cheese-Dipped Edition ofDiary of a Wimpy Kid• Greg Heffley Plush Backpack Pull• Deluxe Keepsake BoxBefore you open this box, be sure to cross your fingers—you wouldn’t want to get the Cheese Touch!Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series has sold over 300 million copies around the world and is one of the bestselling series of all time.Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series:Diary of a W

這本《Mangatopia: Sea Creatures》將海洋世界轉化為可愛的想像天地，帶來45頁以上的插圖，每一幅都洋溢著活力與童趣。內容包括跳舞的水母、優雅的龍蝦、調皮的海豹，以及傳說中的海怪與迷人的小美人魚。插圖線條簡潔清晰，便於著色，既能滿足初學者，也能讓有經驗的讀者發揮創意。作品風格融合卡哇伊與奇幻元素，讓讀者在上色的過程中獲得療癒，並探索一場充滿驚喜的水底之旅。Colour over 45 pages of adorable sea creatures in this super-cute colouring book.Discover an underwater wonderland of cheerful creatures!Dive into a bubbly world of lovable marine life! With Mangatopia: Sea Creatures, you can go on an oceanic adventure full of octopus baristas, bashful narwhals, sun-kissed merkittens, cuddly sea slugs and so much more. Every sunny colouring page overflows with adorable ocean dwellers, all hand-drawn in joyful kawaii and chibi styles.• Immerse yourself in more than 45 pages of colouring art brimming with cuteness• Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring each salty scene to lifeFrom its dancing jellyfish and dapper lobsters to its curious krakens and mischievous seals, Mangatopia: Sea Creatures is a treasure trove of creativity that travels to the sweetest

本書以「尋找 Santa Claus」為主軸，帶領孩子走訪多個國家的聖誕場景。畫面中藏有 Santa 以及與當地節日相關的物件，讓閱讀同時結合觀察與遊戲。書籍尺寸與內容設計適合短時間閱讀，不論是在聖誕節當天、假期旅途中，或作為聖誕襪中的驚喜，都能立即使用。書中簡要介紹各國如何慶祝聖誕節，讓孩子在遊戲之餘，認識不同文化的節慶方式，是兼具實用性與收藏性的節日小書。・節慶期間可立即使用的活動書・適合放入聖誕襪或作為交換禮物・搜尋遊戲結合文化認識Where in the world is Santa Claus? Peruse the vibrant Christmas-themed scenes from across the globe to find holiday-inspired items and even Santa Claus himself! Bring the spirit of Christmas to life with Where's Santa? Filled with fun and festive scenes featuring Santa Claus, elves, presents, and more, explore Christmas around the world with this delightful activity book where every page is a jolly new adventure. Look for Santa and Christmas-inspired items from each country, including: USACanadaMexicoBrazilEnglandGermanyIndiaJapanAustraliaSouth AfricaAnd more!A fun and interactive way to celebrate the holiday, enjoy the magic of the season as you look through each puzzle and find facts about how Christmas is recognized across the world. A fantastic stocking stuffer, gi

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click, besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood.Busy besties Beth and Chanda are all aboard for a relaxing ocean getaway! Chanda fully embraces being on "Sunshine Time." The only items on her to-do list are showing off her summer fashions, snorkeling, lounging on the beach with Beth, and sightseeing with her family--including her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Seth, and his parents. Scratch that; Chanda is so at ease that she hasn't even made a list! Beth is...less relaxed. Back home, her big sister, Lisa, is preparing to move away for college in the fall. Missing out on precious time with Lisa before she leaves has Beth feeling bluer than the ocean. Making things worse, she's anxious about seeming like a wet beach towel on this once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Can the two friends find their sea legs and ride the emotio

Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with unlikely friends Earl & Worm in three funny stories in this irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli.It's Earl's birthday! Worm is excited to celebrate with her lifelong friend. But even though Worm has found the perfect present and baked a delicious birthday cake for Earl, she worries that they won't be exactly what he wished for.Join this unlikely pair as they spend a special, snowy day together and discover that the best birthday gift anyone could ask for is what they already have: friendship.

Emily Wilde，古怪學者與妖精研究權威，這次不只是觀察者，而將成為妖精世界的王后。與未婚夫 Wendell Bambleby 一起，她踏入危機四伏的妖精王國——既絢麗夢幻，又危機四伏。Emily 必須在宮廷詭計與古老詛咒中，運用知識與勇氣守護所愛。這系列第三集繼續延續前作的細膩筆觸與迷人設定，是結合浪漫、奇幻與智性探險的溫柔物語。The third installment in the heartwarming and enchanting Emily Wilde series, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she lovesEmily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the inner workings of a faerie realm—as its queen.Along with her former academic rival—now fiancé—the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell’s long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare filled with scholarly treasures.Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Fae

本書延續 Dav Pilkey 一貫的幽默節奏，讓 Dog Man 與夥伴們再度踏上一場既混亂又溫暖的冒險。故事從城市突然改變開始，主角們必須依靠彼此找回真相，也重新思考「相信」的力量。Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself.The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the f

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

一踏出機場，馬上就會用到！ 便利商店結帳、買手搖飲料、使用悠遊卡…… 最「臺灣」的選材，快速接軌日常生活！ 一書在手，保證輕鬆開口說華語，在臺暢行無阻！ You’ll need it as soon as you leave the airport! How to check out at a convenience store? How to buy hand-shaken drinks? How to use an EasyCard? Authentic Taiwanese materials — connect with daily life in Taiwan! With this book, speak Taiwanese Mandarin with ease and explore Taiwan freely! ★本書適用對象（零基礎-A1）： This book is written for the follwing groups of learners (Complete beginner-A1): ˙預計短期待在臺灣的外國人 Foreigners who plan to stay in Taiwan temporarily ˙剛來到臺灣，準備長居的外國人 Foreigners who have just arrived in Taiwan and plan to settle down ˙需要迅速提升華語聽、說能力的外國人 Foreigners who need to rapidly improve their Taiwanese Mandarin listening and speaking skills ˙針對以上學習者的華語老師 Taiwanese Mandarin teachers who teach learners from the above groups ★來到臺灣，馬上會用到的單字、句型……都在這裡！ Essential words, sentence patterns, and more — all included in this book! 本書共有10課，附有漢語拼音輔助發音，從自我介紹、買飲料、點餐，到問路、搭捷運、認識注音，多元又實用的情境主題，快跟著音檔一起開口說！ 10 lessons with

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

A forest princess and a demon boy collide in this friends-to-enemies-to-forbidden-lovers romantic fantasy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake.Once upon a time, a young forest princess became friends with a lonely demon boy. He gifted her a ring, a worthless trinket . . . or so he thought. Because no sooner did he slide it onto her finger than the demon queen and forest king declared war.Years later, Cassia is a crucial force in her father''s army, wielding her ring of light against hundreds of demons at a time. Then battle-hardened Zeru abducts her, planning to steal back the ring to fix his childhood mistake.Terrified, and more than a little mistrusting, Cassia is forced to travel with Zeru to a place they both believed only existed in storybooks, one where their friendship slowly rekindles into something much more. But it''s only a matter of time before the war they''ve escaped comes for them, and a hidden threat to forest folk and demon alike grows in the shadows.- fr