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“I devoured Finding Jake. The tension is almost unbearable in this thriller-cum-character study as layer after layer of a father’s soul are revealed as reflected in the character of his missing son. Utterly engrossing.”—Alice LaPlante, New York Times bestselling author of Circle of Wives and Turn of MindA heart-wrenching but redemptive story of psychological suspense told from the point of view of the father of a boy who is unaccounted for during a school shooting, in the vein of Reconstructing Amelia and Defending Jacob.While his successful wife goes off to her law office each day, Simon Connolly takes care of their kids, Jake and Laney. Now that they are in high school, the angst-ridden father should feel more relaxed, but he doesn?t. He’s seen the statistics, read the headlines. And now, his darkest fear is coming true. There has been a shooting at school.Simon races to the rendezvous point, where he’s forced to wait. Do they know who did it? How many victims were there? Why did thi

本書以貼近兒童的生活場景為學習主軸，分為八大主題，內容取材包含生活知識、自然科學、新聞新知、世界文化、台灣風情、經典童話等，以簡潔的文字搭配生動的彩繪插圖引發學習樂趣，讓孩子找到學英語的動力，從閱讀中學習實際運用英語，學習英語也增長知識，並培養宏觀的人格。主題特色如下：一、Learning Theme Park 學習主題樂園 -以學習主題「露營」分為四個學習單元：圖解主題單字、主題會話、主題文法、主題延伸閱讀；每單元皆附有趣味的練習及遊戲，讓讀者輕鬆地自我評量。二、Big Ben’s Diary 大班的學習日記 -日記的主人翁 Big Ben，用寫日記及塗鴉的方式帶出學習主題，內容多以生活知識或生活經驗有關，藉以帶出下個單元「小小知識家」的主題。三、Dr. Knowledge 小小知識家 -以生活知識為主的學習內容，例如：如何分辨水果和蔬菜。同時會介紹相關單字，並搭配最後的互動練習，看看自己學了多少！四、Explore Taiwan 用英語介紹台灣-以簡短的對話和文章介紹台灣景點，不僅讓小朋友更了解在地風情，也能用簡單確切的英文來介紹台灣。五、Story Kingdom 探險童話王國 -收錄世界經典文學，以淺顯的文字及生動的彩繪插圖呈現故事內容，讓小朋友瞭解到文化典故或風俗傳說，透過童話故事培養英語閱讀興趣！另針對故事中片語以圖像解說用法並搭配練習。六、Global News 看新聞學英語 -收錄國內外具有教育意義的新聞新知，藉以培養國際觀。七、Around the World 世界真奇妙-介紹世界各地經典人事物及特色歷史文化等，有趣又好看的內容，不僅增廣見聞，還能達到寓教於樂的效果。八、Kids’ Museum 英語自然大圖解-內容以自然科學為主，例如動物、植物等，包含圖解單字、知識大考驗、手動勞作還有延伸閱讀，在玩樂中學習，事半功倍。*特別收錄小學英檢GEPT Kids模擬試題-內附小學英檢GEPT Kids模擬試題，有效訓練應試能力。

The fourth part of a sensational literary cycle that has been hailed as "perhaps the most important literary enterprise of our times." --Rachel Cusk,Guardian18 years old and fresh out of high school, Karl Ove Knausgaard moves to a tiny fisherman's village far north of the polar circle to work as a school teacher. He has no interest in the job itself -- or in any other job for that matter. His intention is to save up enough money to travel while finding the space and time to start his writing career. Initially everything looks fine: He writes his first few short stories, finds himself accepted by the hospitable locals and receives flattering attention from several beautiful local girls. But then, as the darkness of the long polar nights start to cover the beautiful landscape, Karl Ove's life also takes a darker turn. The stories he writes tend to repeat themselves, his drinking escalates and causes some disturbing blackouts, his repeated attempts at losing his virginit

New York Times bestselling author William R. Forstchen brings a sequel to his hit novelOne Second After. Months before publication, One Second After was cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, a book discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a truly realistic look at the dangers of EMPs. An EMP is a weapon with the power to destroy the entire United States in a single act of terrorism, in a single second; indeed, it is a weapon that theWall Street Journal warns could shatter America. In the tradition of On the Beach,Fail Safe and Testament, One Second After was a dire warning of what might be our future...and our end. Now,One Year After returns to the small town of Black Mountain, and the man who struggled so hard to rebuild it in the wake of devastation-John Matherson. It is a thrilling follow-up and should delight fans in every way.

★ 三位改寫科學史的傳奇女性：珍．古德、黛安．佛西、比魯蒂．葛蒂卡斯★ 黑猩猩、大猩猩、紅毛猩猩──走進雨林最前線，見證真正的野外研究★ 用圖像小說說科學，節奏明快，像一場熱血探險★ 兼具人物故事、動物行為觀察與女性科學家成長歷程，啟發力十足她們走進世界最深的森林，不是為了征服，而是為了理解。珍．古德凝視黑猩猩，黛安．佛西守護山地大猩猩，比魯蒂．葛蒂卡斯則深入婆羅洲雨林，追尋紅毛猩猩的祕密。三位女性科學家，師承李奇，在偏遠叢林、孤獨研究與無數挑戰中，一步步改寫人類對靈長類、也對「人是誰」的想像。《Primates》以充滿動感的圖像敘事，帶讀者闖進二十世紀最震撼人心的野外科學現場，看見發現的喜悅、研究的代價，以及改變世界的勇氣。Jim Ottaviani returns with an action-packed account of the three greatest primatologists of the last century: Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Birute Galdikas. These three ground-breaking researchers were all students of the great Louis Leakey, and each made profound contributions to primatology--and to our own understanding of ourselves.Tackling Goodall, Fossey, and Galdikas in turn, and covering the highlights of their respective careers,Primates is an accessible, entertaining, and informative look at the field of primatology and at the lives of three of the most remarkable women scientists of the twentieth century. Thanks to the charming and inviting illustrations by Maris

*Long-awaited new book from best-selling illustrator and designer*Highly detailed illustrations will absorb readers of all ages*Cut-out windows and gatefolds transform the book into a house to be exploredOften, after school, a little girl goes to her grandmother’s house, where everything is always the same but, then again, different. One day, she puts her coat on the hook in the hall, pours a glass of milk for herself in the kitchen, and tries to reach the cookie jar on the highest shelf in the pantry. But where is Grandma?Children will love exploring the rooms in Grandma’s House, peering through its cutout pages from one room to the next and journeying high up into the foldout attic in search of Grandma. Highly detailed and intricately illustrated in Alice Melvin’s trademark style, Grandma’s House is another winner from one of today’s shining stars of illustration.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

★ 全美暢銷心理驚悚小說★ 全球銷量突破一百萬冊年輕女子 Mia Dennett 在一次看似尋常的夜晚失蹤，隨著她被陌生男子帶離城市，一段原以為清楚的綁架事件，逐漸顯露出難以預料的複雜面貌。當綁匪沒有依計畫行事，選擇將她藏身於偏遠小屋，追尋與隱瞞同時展開。故事在受害者、加害者、母親與警探的視角之間來回切換，慢慢拆解一個「完美家庭」底下的裂縫與謊言。本書不僅關於犯罪，更探問選擇、情感與人性中的灰色地帶。Mary Kubica 以冷冽而克制的筆法，寫出一場令人難以放下的心理拉鋸，證明真相往往比表面更加不安。In the tradition of Gillian Flynn and Tana French, THE GOOD GIRL is a national bestselling psychological thriller about a young woman whose abduction unravels a story more sinister than anyone could have imagined….Over a million copies sold.“A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of Gone Girl will embrace this equally evocative tale.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author“I’ve been following her for the past few days. I know where she buys her groceries, where she has her dry cleaning done, where she works. I don’t know the color of her eyes or what they look like when she’s scared. But I will.”One night, Mia Dennett enters a bar to meet her on-again, off-again boyfriend. But when he doesn’t show, she unwisely leav

本書是根據迪士尼熱門動作遊戲《迪士尼無限世界 (Disney Infinity)》改編的兒童章節小說。書中結合了豐富的動作冒險與幽默情節，讓神鬼奇航的傑克船長、怪獸電力公司的麥克、以及冰雪奇緣的安娜等眾多迪士尼與皮克斯經典角色跨界互動，在「玩具箱模式 (Toy Box)」中展開一場精彩的尋寶冒險。Disney Infinity is an action-packed video game in which players can create their own worlds in the Toy Box, choosing from a mix of characters as wide-ranging as Jack Sparrow from Disney Pirates of the Caribbean to Mike from Disney‧Pixar Monsters, Inc. to Anna from Disney Frozen. The world of Disney Infinity is filled with infinite possibilities—and endless fun! Boys and girls will love this Disney Infinity chapter book series, which combines action and humor in adventures that feature characters from the hit game.

本書聚焦二戰阿登戰役中德軍第501重型SS戰車營，以單一部隊為核心，深入解析其作戰行動與實際運作。作者 Gregory Walden 為退役美軍裝甲軍官，結合多年檔案研究、德美老兵訪談，以及對阿登地形的反覆踏查，重建 King Tiger（Tiger II）在嚴苛地形中行進與作戰的真實樣貌。書中不僅詳述各輛參戰戰車與乘員，也從技術與戰術層面說明裝甲部隊在冬季森林中的限制與抉擇。收錄逾百張照片與路線地圖，為研究阿登戰役與德軍裝甲史的重要參考。In this book, U.S. Army officer and military historian Gregory Walden provides the most detailed look at the actions of a single German battalion in the Battle of the Bulge to date. Tigers in the Ardennes is the product of years of research in archives, conversations with German and American veterans, and detailed examination of terrain in the Ardennes battlefields. The author's experience as a tank unit commander provides unique insight into the tactical difficulties of armor movements through the Ardennes, especially considering the technical aspects of the Tiger II tanks. The book includes over 100 images, many of them photographs of the Tiger II tanks never before published, plus detailed maps showing the routes used by the 501st Heavy SS Tank Battalion during the

Shaun the Sheep stars in his first feature film! An original novel based on the screenplay. Includes an eight-page colour insert of stills from the film.Fans of Shaun the Sheep will love this original novel based on the screenplay. When Shaun decides to take a day off to have some fun, he gets more adventure than he baa-gained for! Shaun’s mischief accidentally leads to the Farmer’s absence from the farm, so it’s up to Shaun and the Flock to travel to the Big City to find him. Includes an 8-page, full-colour insert of stills from the film.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

女性敘事者的生命回望。故事以 Nora 的回望與自述為核心，描繪她在人生不同階段中，如何在家庭、感情與自我之間反覆試探方向。旁人眼中的她或許顯得輕率、疏離，但敘事聲音卻展現出敏銳而幽默的洞察力。文字看似平易，卻層層鋪展出時間、記憶與選擇交織的重量。多家媒體高度評價本書的成熟度與魅力，認為它既浪漫又冷靜，能細膩呈現那些在世界中感到格格不入的人，如何一步步理解自己的人生位置。One of Australia’s most celebrated novels: one woman’s journey from Australia to LondonNora Porteous, a witty, ambitious woman from Brisbane, returns to her childhood home at age seventy. Her life has taken her from a failed marriage in Sydney to freedom in London; she forged a modest career as a seamstress and lived with two dear friends through the happiest years of her adult life.At home, the neighborhood children she remembers have grown into compassionate adults. They help to nurse her back from pneumonia, and slowly let her in on the dark secrets of the neighborhood in the years that have lapsed.With grace and humor, Nora recounts her desire to escape, the way her marriage went wrong, the vanity that drove her to get a facelift, and one romantic sea voyage that has kept her afloat during her dark

Six favorites from Eric Carle are available in this Ready-to-Read boxed set!This convenient Ready-to-Read carry-along boxed set of six beloved Eric Carle classics includes paperback editions of Have Y

"文學的終身相伴，富足了人生的樂趣。" —— 約翰·瓦克米洛維奇（John Vukmirovich），《泰晤士文學》 本書的主題可說是包羅萬象：從希臘神話到漫畫，從《吉爾伽美什史詩》到《哈利波特》。文學光譜的漫漫長路，幾乎都被作者約翰·薩瑟蘭，涵蓋在書本之中。約翰·薩瑟蘭要帶領讀者進行一場文學之旅，「穿越衣櫥」，向大家展示文學的奇妙的世界。在書中，他會向我們介紹了各種作品，幽默風趣又充滿知識——從《貝奧武夫》和莎士比亞到T.S.艾略特和喬治·奧威爾，從盎格魯-撒克遜符文的幽默笑話到《達文西密碼》。對於年輕讀者，薩瑟蘭承諾提供一個合適的文學介紹，保證會引人入勝且富有教育意義。在享受文學的路上，這是不容錯過的好書！ A much-loved author brings the world of literature alive for all agesThis 'little history' takes on a very big subject: the glorious span of literature from Greek myth to graphic novels, from The Epic of Gilgamesh to Harry Potter. John Sutherland is perfectly suited to the task. He has researched, taught, and written on virtually every area of literature, and his infectious passion for books and reading has defined his own life. Now he guides young readers and the grown-ups in their lives on an entertaining journey 'through the wardrobe' to a greater awareness of how literature from across the world can transport us and help us to make sense of what it means to be human.S

First published in 1818, The World as Will and Representation contains Schopenhauer's entire philosophy, ranging through epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind and action, aesthetics and philosophy of art, to ethics, the meaning of life and the philosophy of religion, in an attempt to account for the world in all its significant aspects. It gives a unique and influential account of what is and is not of value in existence, the striving and pain of the human condition and the possibility of deliverance from it. This translation of the first volume of what later became a two-volume work reflects the eloquence and power of Schopenhauer's prose and renders philosophical terms accurately and consistently. It offers an introduction, glossary of names and bibliography, and succinct editorial notes, including notes on the revisions of the text which Schopenhauer made in 1844 and 1859.

《Civil Society》是一部探討公民自發行動與公共生活的經典著作，也是理解「公民社會」不可或缺的重要文本。面對近年來席捲全球的抗議運動與社會動盪，本書提醒我們：真正能長期塑造社會的力量，往往並不只存在於街頭或新聞焦點中，而是深植於人們日常參與的志願組織、社群與公民網絡之中。Civil Society has become a standard work of reference for anyone seeking to understand the role of voluntary citizen action in shaping society.Recent waves of global unrest have highlighted the visibility and impact of social movements and street protests in world politics. Yet, as this lucid and accessible book demonstrates, the real power of citizens more often flows through everyday participation in voluntary associations, community groups, and civic networks—forms of “normal” civic life that rarely make headlines. This is the deeper, underlying story of civil society.In this updated edition, Michael Edwards examines key developments that have rapidly transformed the civic landscape in recent years. These include the growing intersections between civil society and the market, such as social enterprises and “venture philanthropy,” as well as the

本書是一部氣氛緊繃、層層推進的犯罪驚悚小說。嚴冬時節，一名年幼女孩在雪林中被發現，雙手沾滿血跡，卻始終沉默，連自己的名字也不願說出。她是誰？又從何而來？成為案件最令人不安的謎團。唯一能讓女孩卸下防備的，是發現她的年輕警探 Lucy Black。隨著調查展開，Lucy 將這起事件與一宗失蹤案連結起來——一名地方地產富豪的女兒下落不明。線索交錯、嫌疑人逐一浮現，真相卻愈發難以辨認。在追查他人的同時，Lucy 也被迫重新審視自己的過去。本書以冷冽的筆觸描寫調查過程中的不確定與壓力，探討記憶、信任與隱藏在表象之下的祕密，是一部兼具懸疑張力與心理深度的作品。A sensational thriller for fans of Tana French and Dennis Lehane.Midwinter. A child is found wandering through the snowy woods, her hands covered in someone else's blood. And she cannot—or will not—speak, not even to share her name.Who is this little girl lost? The only adult she seems to trust is the young officer who found her, Detective Lucy Black. Before long, Lucy manages to connect her case to that of a missing teenager, the kidnapped daughter of a local real estate tycoon. As the investigation twists and turns, Lucy is forced to question not only a range of dangerous suspects, but also everything she thought she knew about her own past.

Bizzy Bear 來到城堡，準備化身英勇小騎士！戴上頭盔、練習揮劍，還有一匹專屬的馬兒，等著他參加騎士比武大會。這本書延續系列一貫的硬頁＋滑動機關設計，搭配極富節奏感的押韻語句，讓孩子邊念邊玩，兼具角色扮演與動手操作的樂趣。When Bizzy Bear arrives at the castle, the King and Queen set about getting him properly kitted out: he is given a helmet to try on, and a sword to practice with - and even his own horse! In no time at all, Bizzy is at the pageant and getting stuck into some real jousting! A lavish, medieval banquet is the perfect end to a very, very busy day. Bizzy Bear Bizzy Bear, here to be a knight. Bizzy Bear, Bizzy Bear, fits just right!音檔連結Bizzy Bear: Knights' Castlehttps://nosycrowaudio.com/bizzy-bear-knights-castle 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨 因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

《Subsea Pipeline Design, Analysis, and Installation》由 Qiang Bai 與 Yong Bai 合著，是一本關於海底管線設計、分析與安裝的專業工程手冊。隨著深水油氣井開發逐漸深入，管線工程師與設計人員必須面對水深、海象、洋流、設備可靠度與井場可及性等複雜挑戰。本書結合作者超過三十年的離岸工程經驗，完整涵蓋海底管線從路線選擇、規劃、設計、施工到安裝的各項核心議題。內容包含深水油氣管線與立管設計、國際設計規範、腐蝕防治、管線檢測、焊接技術、海底控制系統與壓力管線等重要主題，並介紹美國、英國、挪威及其他國家常用的相關設計標準。對從事海洋工程、油氣開發、管線設計與施工安裝的工程師、研究人員及高階學生而言，是一本兼具實務經驗與技術深度的參考書。As deepwater wells are drilled to greater depths, pipeline engineers and designers are confronted with new problems such as water depth, weather conditions, ocean currents, equipment reliability, and well accessibility. Subsea Pipeline Design, Analysis and Installation is based on the authors' 30 years of experience in offshore. The authors provide rigorous coverage of the entire spectrum of subjects in the discipline, from pipe installation and routing selection and planning to design, construction, and installation of pipelines in some of the harshest underwater environments around the world. All-inclusive, this must-have handbook covers the

Discover Benedict drinking hot chocolate in Paris, France; Mitko chasing the school bus in Sofia, Bulgaria; and Khanh having a little nap in Hanoi, Vietnam! Clotilde Perrin takes readers eastward from the Greenwich meridian, from day to night, with each page portraying one of (the original) 24 time zones. Strong back matter empowers readers to learn about the history of timekeeping and time zones, and to explore where each of the characters lives on the world map. A distinctive educational tool, this picture book''s warm, unique illustrations also make it a joy to read aloud and admire."A very fine working of story, information, art and culture."--Kirkus Reviews"Exceptionally creative, thought-provoking, and educational."--Books to Borrow.. Books to Buy"Kids will marvel at this book."--KidLit Reviews"Perrin imagines children at the same moment in each respective time zone, drawing their lives together in one great symphonic chord."--Publishers Weekly"Readers will take from this book...

班上出現神祕的愛心糖，誰送的、送給誰，全成了大家的熱門話題。潔西忙著挖掘真相，艾文卻只想保護自己的小秘密。兄妹倆對「該不該說出口」有不同看法，這次，他們得一起面對，關於秘密、友情與喜歡的複雜心情。Jessie and Evan Treski are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets in this poignant and funny fourth installment to the best-selling Lemonade Wars series.Jessie and Evan Treski have waged a lemonade war, sought justice in a class trial, and even unmasked a bell thief. Now they are at opposite ends over the right to keep secrets. Evan believes some things (such as his poetry) are private. Jessie believes scandal makes good news. When anonymously sent candy hearts appear in Class 4-0, self-appointed ace reporter Jessie determines to get the scoop on class crushes."Another rewarding chapter book from the Lemonade War series." -Booklist"A terrific tie-in to Valentine's Day, but a good anytime school story for boys and girls alike." —Read Kiddo Read

A new theory is taking hold in neuroscience. It is the theory that the brain is essentially a hypothesis-testing mechanism, one that attempts to minimise the error of its predictions about the sensory input it receives from the world. It is an attractive theory because powerful theoretical arguments support it, and yet it is at heart stunningly simple. Jakob Hohwy explains and explores this theory from the perspective of cognitive science and philosophy. The key argument throughout The Predictive Mind is that the mechanism explains the rich, deep, and multifaceted character of our conscious perception. It also gives a unified account of how perception is sculpted by attention, and how it depends on action. The mind is revealed as having a fragile and indirect relation to the world. Though we are deeply in tune with the world we are also strangely distanced from it.The first part of the book sets out how the theory enables rich, layered perception. The theory's probabilistic and statist

One day Izzy and her friends are surprised to find that their teacher, Miss Jones, is actually being nice to them. This is the woman who was caught secretly smiling when Maisie Miller fell off her chair. There can only be one conclusion: she’s been taken over by aliens, and now she wants to make them all aliens too!Another brilliantly funny longer read for the newly confident reader from the best-selling, award-winning, author-illustrator team, Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham.Read more of Izzy’s adventures!The Spy Who Loved School DinnersMy Headteacher Is a Vampire RatAttack of the Demon Dinner LadiesTo Wee Or Not To Wee!There’s a Werewolf in my TentThere’s a Yeti in the PlaygroundThe Phantom Lollipop ManIcarus Was Ridiculous商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

適合程度：Pre-intermediate to Upper-intermediate科技大學、大學大一及大二英語課程級數：2 levels (CEF from A1 to B2)連結測驗：TOEIC、TOEFL、GEPT、IELTS、BULATS 第二版Ready to Go提供 (1)全新、活潑版面，利用圖片讓學生充分理解職場情境。 (2)更多元的聽力練習與課堂活動，刺激學生學習動機與培養獨立思考能力。 (3)附錄增加文法單元，教師教學可彈性運用。 以EIL( English as an International Language)為主要教材架構，提供多樣職場情境介紹搭配紮實的相關語言訓練，訓練學生活用英文，提升職場競爭力。 每冊介紹12個職場主題，如找工作、職場社交、商務旅行等等實用主題，統整學生的工作領域常識和相關的語言學習(相關文章閱讀、商業書信練習、基本文法複習、會話、聽力練習) 將1500～3000常用重要字彙以情境主題方式融入學習課程，幫助學生有效地準備TOEIC、BULATS、GEPT等等的相關英語檢定測驗。 Ready to Go is a course book in English as an International Language (EIL). Packed with authentic examples of workplace English, Ready to Go introduces students to a variety of workplace situations and the language used in these situations, helping students develop the tools they need to communicate successfully. Ready to Go Book includes: 1. A 150-300 words main reading text in each unit 2. A variety of listening and reading samples based on authentic materials and typical of the most common workplace situation

適合程度：Pre-intermediate to Upper-intermediate科技大學、大學大一及大二英語課程級數：2 levels (CEF from A1 to B2)連結測驗：TOEIC、TOEFL、GEPT、IELTS、BULATS 第二版Ready to Go提供 (1)全新、活潑版面，利用圖片讓學生充分理解職場情境。 (2)更多元的聽力練習與課堂活動，刺激學生學習動機與培養獨立思考能力。 (3)附錄增加文法單元，教師教學可彈性運用。 以EIL( English as an International Language)為主要教材架構，提供多樣職場情境介紹搭配紮實的相關語言訓練，訓練學生活用英文，提升職場競爭力。 每冊介紹12個職場主題，如找工作、職場社交、商務旅行等等實用主題，統整學生的工作領域常識和相關的語言學習(相關文章閱讀、商業書信練習、基本文法複習、會話、聽力練習) 將1500～3000常用重要字彙以情境主題方式融入學習課程，幫助學生有效地準備TOEIC、BULATS、GEPT等等的相關英語檢定測驗。 Ready to Go is a course book in English as an International Language (EIL). Packed with authentic examples of workplace English, Ready to Go introduces students to a variety of workplace situations and the language used in these situations, helping students develop the tools they need to communicate successfully. Ready to Go Book includes: 1. A 150-300 words main reading text in each unit 2. A variety of listening and reading samples based on authentic materials and typical of the most common workplace situation

Age: 3+ 轉一轉發條，小小巴士就出發！這本書帶你繞行倫敦名勝，從大笨鐘到塔橋，每一站都有新發現。四段軌道可拼成一圈大路線，讓巴士自由奔馳。玩中學、學中玩，是喜歡動手的孩子不可錯過的城市之旅。A wind-up model of a red, double-decker London bus and four tracks take you on a tour of the famous city.Find out about London's most famous landmarks and attractions as your bus stops on its way.The four tracks can also be taken out of the book and joined together to make one huge track for the bus to travel around. 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

In this volume, Albert Hirschman reconstructs the intellectual climate of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries to illuminate the intricate ideological transformation that occurred, wherein the pursuit of material interests--so long condemned as the deadly sin of avarice--was assigned the role of containing the unruly and destructive passions of man. Hirschman here offers a new interpretation for the rise of capitalism, one that emphasizes the continuities between old and new, in contrast to the assumption of a sharp break that is a common feature of both Marxian and Weberian thinking. Among the insights presented here is the ironical finding that capitalism was originally supposed to accomplish exactly what was soon denounced as its worst feature: the repression of the passions in favor of the "harmless," if one-dimensional, interests of commercial life. To portray this lengthy ideological change as an endogenous process, Hirschman draws on the writings of a large number of thinker

本書是 K.A. Tucker 代表作之一，描寫年輕女子在巨大創傷之後，學習重新呼吸與生活的過程。Kacey 在一場車禍中失去最親近的人，留下的不是時間能輕易撫平的傷。她帶著妹妹遠離過去，來到佛羅里達，試圖以新的城市掩蓋記憶。生活並不寬裕，卻還能承受；真正讓她措手不及的，是隔壁那位難以忽視的鄰居。Trent 的靠近既溫柔又執著，迫使 Kacey 面對自己築起的防線。本書以細膩的情緒描寫結合高度張力的情感互動，書寫哀傷、慾望與復原，獲得多家書評肯定。After a terrible car accident destroys her life as she knew it, twenty-year-old Kacey escapes to Florida, where she encounters an irresistible man determined to capture her wounded heart.Just breathe, Kacey. Ten tiny breaths. Seize them. Feel them. Love them.Four years ago Kacey Cleary’s life imploded when her car was hit by a drunk driver, killing her parents, boyfriend, and best friend. Still haunted by memories of being trapped inside, holding her boyfriend’s lifeless hand and listening to her mother take her last breath, Kacey wants to leave her past behind. Armed with two bus tickets, Kacey and her fifteen-year-old sister, Livie, escape Grand Rapids, Michigan, to start over in Miami. They’re struggling to make ends meet at first, but Kacey’s not worried. She

這是十五年來首部全新插圖版本的《哈比人》，內含150幅全新彩色插圖。藝術家潔米瑪·卡特林以生動迷人的詮釋，為托爾金深受喜愛的角色注入生命，為新一代讀者帶來誘人且充滿趣味的閱讀體驗。The first new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for more than 15 years contains 150 brand new colour illustrations. Artist Jemima Catlin’s charming and lively interpretation brings Tolkien’s beloved characters to life in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure.Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out on to the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug’s left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance!Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves. Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treas

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all agesScience is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einstein and Watson and Crick to the computer-assisted scientists of today, men and women have wondered, examined, experimented, calculated, and sometimes made discoveries so earthshaking that people understood the world-or themselves-in an entirely new way.This inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It delves beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry's periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravit

A paperback edition with the original cover art of the classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the fourth book in the Death series, part of the Discworld novels.''Our best comic novelist'' New Scientist‘A great Christmas tale that''s as silly as it is deep in the way few authors cam achieve’ 5-star reader review''Humans need fantasy to be human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape.''''Twas the night before Hogswatch and all through the house . . . something was missing.Superstition makes things work in the Discworld and undermining it can have consequences.When Death realizes that belief in the Hogfather is dangerously low, he decides to take on the job. But it''s just not right to find a seven-foot skeleton creeping down your chimney and trying to say ''ho, ho, ho''.It''s the last night of the year, the time is turning, and if Susan, gothic governess and Death''s granddaughter, doesn''t sort everything out by morning, there won''t be a morning. Ever again .

一本充滿詩意與想像力的「如何做」圖畫書。如何看見風？如何變勇敢？如何交朋友？如何快樂？Julie Morstad 以簡短文字與細膩插畫，帶領孩子重新發現日常生活中的奇妙時刻。書中沒有標準答案，每一頁都邀請讀者停下來觀察、討論、想像，從雨水、影子、微風與遊戲裡，看見童年的自由與魔法。適合親子共讀、課堂分享，也適合所有喜歡安靜、幽默而富有美感圖畫書的讀者。This imaginative ‘how to’ book explores whimsical ways of doing a host of different tasks, including ‘how to wonder’, ‘how to see the breeze’, and ‘how to be brave’. With text and images by award-winning illustrator Julie Morstad, this book will be beloved by all ages. How to read this book? That is up to you!商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school.But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily signed up her band to play at the school dance, and she's terrified to embarrass herself in front of the snooty 'Princesses' who run the school and the boy who's caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe? Find out THE TRUTH about Rafe Khatchadorian's sister in the first Middle School story from the point of view of the hilarious Georgia - a girl who's ready to speak her mind!

在宗教差異與文化隔閡仍可能造成衝突的今日，理解不同民族與文化的信仰體系與宗教實踐，顯得格外重要。「World Faiths」系列共四冊，包含《Christianity》、《Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions》、《Islam》與《Judaism》，以簡明、適合兒童閱讀的方式，介紹世界主要宗教。書中說明各宗教的歷史起源、重要節日與宗教曆法、禮拜場所、信仰實踐，以及宗教在現代社會中的角色。透過歷代宗教藝術作品，讀者可以看見不同信仰如何被實踐並隨歷史演變；搭配現代宗教活動的照片，也能了解今日人們如何延續與展現信仰。本系列內容扎實、文字清楚，適合作為兒童認識世界宗教、文化理解與宗教教育的入門資源。In today's world, where religious divides and cultural differences so often have tragic consequences, a sound understanding of the belief systems and practices of other peoples and cultures is essential. The four books in the World Faiths series: Christianity; Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions; Islam and Judaism, offer a simple and child-friendly introduction to religion around the world. The history and origins of each religion are explained, along with information about their calendar and festivals; places of worship; religious practices and their place in modern society. Religious artwork from through the ages demonstrates how each religion has been practised, and has e

這是一個充滿想像力且令人捧腹大笑的故事。主角機器人伯納德 (Bernard) 某天在公園玩盪秋千時，竟然不小心把自己的「屁股」給盪丟了！於是他踏上了尋找屁股的旅程。搞笑的是，他的屁股一路上被小鳥拿去當鳥巢（但太重了）、被小熊拿去當鼓敲（但聲音太清脆了）、還被松鼠拿去蓋沙堡……到底伯納德最後能不能順利找回他的屁股呢？Bernard the Robot loses his bottom on the park swing, and sets off to find it. Every time he gets close, it disappears again! Bird was using it as a nest, but it was too heavy; Bear used it in his drum kit, but it was too tinny; the Squirrels built sandcastles with it...and now it looks as if they're sailing away in it. Will Bernard EVER get his bottom back?

Around 5:00 a.m. on a warm Sunday morning on October 1953, my Aunt Belle left her bed and vanished from the face of the earth.Everyone in Coal Station, Virginia, has a theory about what happened to Belle Prater, but twelve-year-old Gypsy wants the facts, and when her cousin Woodrow, Aunt Belle’s son moves next door, she has her chance. Woodrow isn’t as forthcoming as Gypsy hopes, yet he becomes more than just a curiosity to her―during their sixth-grade year she finds that they have enough in common to be best friends. Even so, Gypsy is puzzled by Woodrow’s calm acceptance of his mother’s disappearance, especially since she herself has never gotten over her father’s death. When Woodrow finally reveals that he’s been keeping a secret about his mother, Gypsy begins to understand that there are different ways of finding the strength to face the truth, no matter how painful it is.Belle Prater’s Boy is a 1996 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Fiction and a 1997 Newbery Honor Book.

本書以《Princess and the Pea》為靈感，翻轉經典童話中「過度敏感」的公主形象，帶來一則幽默又帶點當代氣息的愛情故事。Prince Henrik 一心想找到一位與兄長王妃截然不同的伴侶——不嬌弱、不怕苦，最好熱愛戶外活動。於是，他將傳統的豌豆測試改成更「實際」的方法：把一整包冷凍豌豆塞進露營用的薄墊下，考驗前來求婚的公主們。結果，多數公主紛紛抱怨不適，直到 Henrik 的老朋友 Pippa 意外登場。她自在地搭帳篷、打曲棍球，甚至還能巧妙運用那包冷凍豌豆，展現出截然不同的生活態度。故事在輕快節奏中，傳達對多元氣質與真實自我的欣賞。插畫以拼貼、水粉與鉛筆線條構成，比例誇張、風格俏皮，為故事增添獨立電影般的幽默感。本書適合喜歡顛覆童話、欣賞不一樣公主形象的讀者。*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn="assistant" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-60" data-turn-id="e03a0c23-03b5-42ec-b40a-1510b5e00568">In this playful, contemporary twist on The Princess and the Pea, Prince Henrik decides that traditional princesses are simply too sensitive for his taste. Determined to find a partner who loves the outdoors and isn’t afraid of a little discomfort, he devises a new test: instead of hiding a single pea beneath layers of mattresses, he slips an entire bag of frozen peas under a flimsy camping mat.Princess after princess arrives—and

燃燒對藝術理想的熱情與承諾一本探索表演內涵的經典之作烏塔‧哈根是二十世紀美國最受尊敬的舞台劇演員之一，她在紐約的HB Studio教授表演超過五十年，曾三次獲頒東尼獎、入選美國劇院名人堂，1999年獲頒東尼獎終身成就獎、2002年獲頒美國國家藝術獎章。她的第一本書《尊重表演藝術》（Respect for Acting）發表於1973年，全球發行超過15萬本，至今仍是戲劇表演的經典。本書完成於199

在《The Scorch Trials》中，Thomas和Gladers迎來更艱鉅的試煉。他們被迫穿越被烈日摧毀的焦土地帶，WICKED一次次改變條件、操縱變數，目的不明。與此同時，新的生存者出現，但他們的生存條件，是以摧毀Gladers為代價。當危險無處不在，連朋友的忠誠都開始動搖，Thomas是否還能堅持下去？Book two in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive. Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off.The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure ar

雷哥獨自生活在寵物箱，靠玩角色扮演打發時間，有一天意外掉落在莫哈維沙漠的黃沙鎮，他想找水喝，但是卻意外認識了鎮上的居民，包括一隻烏龜鎮長、一條致命的響尾蛇、一群專門搶銀行的野狗，以及雷哥第一次見到的母蜥蝪。雷哥向鎮民吹牛自己擊敗過很多狠角色，被拱為警長，調查斷水危機，沒想到真正碰上響尾蛇等狠角色，他的麻煩才剛開始。Extensive reading is essential for improvi

Where the sunshine is showing,where warm winds are blowing,where lightning is flashing,where snowflakes are snowing.The weather is changing.Come on! Let’s get going!Join the Cat in the Hat as he intro