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這是暢銷作家暨知名歷史頻道主持人 Greg Jenner 推出的全新幽默歷史系列首作！如果你覺得歷史只是枯燥的年份與事件，那就大錯特錯了。歷史其實充滿驚喜與混亂，古埃及更是如此。跟隨 Greg 的腳步，在古埃及專家 Dr Campbell Price 的協助下，搭配 Rikin Parekh 生動逗趣的插圖，展開一場從文明開端到盛衰轉折的快節奏冒險。書中不只介紹埃及的重要知識，更呈現當時生活的真實面貌。翻開本書，準備好迎接歷史的意外驚喜！暢銷作家與專業學者聯手打造幽默文字＋漫畫風插圖，吸引大小讀者涵蓋古埃及數千年文化與歷史重點將日常生活與重大事件交織呈現The first book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through ancient Egypt, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Egyptians and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because wit

Google's Executive Productivity Advisor offers insights on how to make the new way of work work for you, providing actionable steps to optimize your productivity, accomplish more, prevent burnout, and cultivate a harmonious work-life balance.Every day, tens of thousands of Google employees, from executives to interns, rely on Laura Mae Martin's tips and best practices for how to make the most of their time. Now, with Uptime, Laura brings her unique approach to productivity and wellbeing to anyone who wants to be more effective and experience "calm accomplishment" whether at work, at school, or in their own personal lives.Laura began her Google career in sales, but quickly carved out a niche for herself as a productivity expert. For more than a decade, she's been coaching Google executives and employees on how to achieve a state of "productivity Zen" -- a holistic approach to conquering everything from the avalanche of emails in their inboxes to becoming the master of their own calendar

Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.This long-awaited book celebrates Hawaii’s rich surf history and culture, featuring stunning photography capturing the magnificent beauty of the islands, Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks, and legendary surf icons. It showcases Hawaiian surfing traditions such as paddle outs, surfboard shaping, the shaka symbol, and all of the things that have made the origins of surfing in Hawaii uniquely beautiful.Moore invites notable Hawaiian surfers and cultural figures to share their perspectives on growing up on the islands and the connection they have with surfing in Hawaii, the birthplace of this sport. This unique and special book pays tribute to the significance of Hawaiian surfing, shared by

The Pied Piper’s little sister is determined to rat out the truth behind her brother’s bad behavior—and save the children of Hamelin! The third book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and magic!"The Piper's Promiseis one of those rare books I will gladly read over and over again and love it more every time."—New York TimesBestselling author Jennifer A. NielsenClare's brother, Tom, also known as the pied piper, has stolen away the children of Hamelin. But Clare knows that’s only half the story. Tom isn’t the easiest person to love, but she’s certain that he couldn’t be so cruel. There has to be a good reason why he stole the Fae Queen’s magic pipe and led the children to a faraway land, never to be seen again.Together with Anna, the mayor of Hamelin’s daughter, Clare embarks on a journey into the Faerie Realms. In order to succeed, she will have to dodge faerie traps and stay out of the evil Rat Prince's claws. Only she can

十四次葛萊美獎得主！ 從一位生活在聖誕樹農場的年輕女孩成長為二十一世紀最受推崇的音樂藝術家之一，這本書是《紐約時報》暢銷書系列的新成員。 泰勒絲一直知道自己想成為一位鄉村音樂藝術家，所以在十三歲時，她說服父母把家人從賓夕法尼亞州搬到了納什維爾。 作為一位歌手、詞曲作者和吉他手，泰勒絲寫了一些關於青少年心碎和與同儕融合的歌曲，並在露天酒吧和卡拉OK活動中演唱這些歌曲和其他曲目。進入音樂行業花了比她預期的時間更長，因為唱片公司認為在鄉村音樂中沒有她的歌曲的位置。但泰勒絲勇敢無懼，以行動換取了在樂壇卓越的成功。 自2006年發行首張同名專輯以來，泰勒絲主宰了音樂排行榜，重新塑造了她的聲音，贏得了無數獎項，擺脫了公眾的批評，並為自己和他人發聲。 無論您是一位終身的“泰勒絲迷”還是一個喜歡了解音樂家的人，這本迷人的書都將教您所有幫助泰勒絲成為許多孩子和成年人仰慕的成功巨星的經歷。Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville.As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and fitting in with her peers, and she performed these and other tunes at open mic nights and karaoke events. Breakin

Percy Jackson meets Dragonball in the first book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat—and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!A long-forgotten evil has reemerged, determined to transform everyone—humans, beasts, and gods alike—into monsters. And there’s only one being who can stop it, or at least that’s what he thinks. Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, is said to be the mightiest of all beasts, and he’s made a deal with the gods. They will grant him his greatest wish and make him a god too. All he has to do is battle these monsters, defeat this evil, and basically save the world. What could possibly go wrong?Wukong must first journey to Greece, where he’ll have to figure out how to escape the underworld alive, be a good pet-sitter for a three-headed dog, and ultimately find his way through a labyrinth. But when he comes face-to-f

A full-color graphic novel-style adventure through the brain that demystifies and destigmatizes emotional and mental health for children ages 12 and up. Join author-illustrator Cara Bean in Here I Am, I Am Me, as she takes readers on an illustrated journey to the center of the brain. Each of the 9 chapters explores a different aspect of mental health, from the brain and the mind, to feelings and emotions. By portraying complex neuroscience concepts with a cast of illustrated characters (that represent parts of the brain), the book explains what is really going on in the reader's head in an accessible, approachable way that ultimately serves to empower the reader. Each chapter includes a "question map" that gives context to and helps frame the pages that follow as well as a "Bean Memory," which shares a first-person true story that illustrates the chapter's subject matter as it has played out in the author's life. The book doesn't talk down to its readers, and it doesn't pretend that te

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險隨著 Kest Keel 的威脅具象化，黑暗開始籠罩大陸。小碧(Bea)和凱德(Cad)意識到單憑兩人的力量不足以對抗黑暗，他們必須跨越國界，尋求其他種族的結盟。The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

From the creators of Not Little, the intrepid Dot is back with an endearing story about embracing the mistakes that let us build new skills.Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn’t perfect. Perfect is her sister’s blue-ribbon painting, or her brothers’ first-place tie in the spelling bee, or her mom’s black belt in tae kwon do. Dot tries and tries, but all she has to show for it is funny-looking cupcakes, off-key piano squeaks, and almost-goals in soccer. Nothing she does is perfect.When Dot and her classmates get an assignment to make a poster about a person they admire, Dot has someone in mind right away: her best friend, Sam. But draft after draft comes out looking all wrong! How will she ever make the perfect poster for her perfect friend?Fans of Dot and Sam and new readers alike will melt as Dot keeps on trying in this relatable companion to Not Little, featuring Maya Myers’s effortless narrative voice and Hyewon Yum’s irresistible illustrations.A Junior Library Guild Gold S

Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.Don't miss the other books in the series:Cornbread & PoppyCornbread & Poppy at the CarnivalAn IndieBound Bestseller A 2022 Kirkus Best Children's BookA Horn Book 2022 Summer Reading List pickAn Amazon Best Books of the Year for Ages 6-8 for 2022 A Junior Library Guild pickA Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers for 2022 pickAn ABA’s 2022 Best Book For Young Readers Catalog pickA Tiny Beans Best New Chapter Books for Kids of 2022A Connecticut Nutmeg Award nomineeA Cybils Award finalistA Nerdy Book Club Best of 2022 pick A School Library Journal Early Chapter Book List pick A 2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Children’s Choices list pick A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Books of 2022 pickA 2023 Bank St College Best Boo

本書首度以帕金森氏症病人的角度，分享作者患病前後的生活與心路歷程。從一開始質疑自己為何會得到帕金森氏症？到慢慢去認識與接納這個頗為纏人的慢性病；透過各種醫療、運動與信仰上的幫助，作者找出面對帕金森氏症的身心調整之道。本書透過作者與家人的對話，以及一些雋永的有趣案例，栩栩如生的剖析帕金森氏症，是如何對一向生龍活虎般的他，產生如此重大的影響，但同時也給了他一個重新認識人生的機會！希望這本幽默、感人的小書，可以給帕金森氏症病友、家屬、相關醫療人員，甚至其他關心這個病症的讀者，帶來一絲內心的盼望與安慰！本書作者除了與兩位良醫密切配合外，還做了下列許多「自我鍛鍊」的心力活動：●宗教信仰：每天禱告認罪悔改，並把所有難處託付給神。●每週六登山健行：風雨無阻挑戰登山健行，來練體力、耐力、意志力等，放鬆心情欣賞美景；並可做一週以來各項運（活）動的總驗收。●不時地唱歌：讓五臟六腑活動，也讓心情愉快；記歌詞使腦筋不退化。●時常慢跑：鍛鍊體力，也消除壓力。●每週日團練笑笑功：培養正向心態，也改變撲克牌臉。●時常游泳：維持身體平衡並增強體力。●時常跳舞：讓肢體各方協調、身體平衡。●勤練書法：培養專注力，增強右手的力道。●每日做拍打功：讓全身放鬆，經脈暢通。●每天做平甩功：改變先天體質與造化，對各種疾病都有療效。●針灸治療：活絡經脈，流通血氣。*意志力突破：以上各項活動，得依照個人症狀，選擇自己喜歡且可行者三、五項。每日或有機會就認真實行，堅持到底，必然日起有功。*近來，我每天都做平甩功100分鐘（5,000下）以上；並每週針灸三次。Wow! I was Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease!After his retirement, Dr. Chen was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. For an initial period of depression and disappointment, he decided to set out to learn more about his disease. Overtime, he learned that Parkinson's disease was not-so deadly, and eventually even learned how to co-exist

THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION, FULLY UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIALA lavishly reimagined tenth anniversary edition of the first novel in the sensational Bone Season series, by the Sunday Times and New York Times-bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.'A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist' The Times________________________________________________Welcome to Scion. No safer place.The year is 2059. For two centuries, the Republic of Scion has led an oppressive campaign against unnaturalness in Europe.In London, Paige Mahoney holds a high rank in the criminal underworld. The right hand of the ruthless White Binder, Paige is a dreamwalker, a rare and formidable kind of clairvoyant. Under Scion law, she commits treason simply by breathing.When Paige is arrested for murder, she meets the mysterious founders of Scion, who have designs on her uncommon abilities. If she is to survive and escape, Paige must use every skill at her disposal – and put her

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs--all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand--a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a col

我們的狗狗超級英雄再次回歸，《DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER》是屢獲殊榮的作者和插畫家Dav Pilkey打造的懸疑又滑稽的第十二部漫畫小說，同時也是全球暢銷書系列的一部分！噴噴！Dog Man 被臭鼬噴到了！泡在番茄汁中後，臭味雖然消失了，但深紅色的痕跡仍然留存。現在被放逐的這位勇敢超級英雄必須努力拯救那些排斥他的市民！對於被迫重返犯罪生活以幫助狗人的彼得來說，目的是否會正當化？當一個全新、前所未見的反派釋放一支人工智能機器人軍隊時，誰將挺身而出？《Dog Man with Love: The Official Coloring Book》為大家帶來更多樂趣和創意。想要更多深入人心的漫畫小說冒險嗎？加入費利普和小彼得在《Cat Kid Comic Club》系列中的冒險吧！別忘了那個開啟一切的系列：《Captain Underpants》！Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!P.U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man? And who will step forward when an all-new, never-before-seen villain unlea

引導孩子藉由簡單的瑜伽伸展活動學習﹝傾聽自我內心&反思﹞★圖書館員＆教育工作者一致推薦‧童趣滿滿～正念情緒引導‧兒童瑜伽繪本★-----------------------------【專注傾聽／自我反思】史瓦迪是一隻自大的猴子，他自認完美，從沒做過傻事。這天，他嘲笑老虎穆菈的瑜珈動作傻呼呼的，但下一秒他卻從樹上摔落，反而被其他猴子嘲笑，這讓他覺得既生氣又丟臉！為了平緩史瓦迪的情緒，穆菈引導他學做瑜珈，也因此讓他學會了傾聽內心，反思自己的行為……◎好評推薦疫情剛開始時，我們和兩個孩子一起做兒童瑜伽，打發一天的時間。我喜歡這本書用一種有趣的方式來解釋它。可能看起來很愚蠢，或一開始可能有點困難，但它卻讓你從中找到樂趣。——亞馬遜網書讀者Jamie Schmidt這是一本非常有趣和充滿活力的童書，旨在鼓勵孩子多運動、保持正念和培養情緒智商。 ——亞馬遜網書讀者petalpineink故事很簡單，也很有趣，更深層的訊息是要懂得享受其中。書末附錄的簡易瑜伽很棒。——Goodreads讀者Beyond the Pages with Eva K一本精彩的童書，激勵孩子們練習瑜伽，適合4至6歲兒童的趣味瑜伽故事。——Goodreads讀者Bookread2day這是一個如此可愛的故事，其中隱藏著「要友善」、「不要嘲笑別人、做他們覺得不好笑的事」的含義。——Goodreads讀者Jess◎引導閱讀 這是情緒引導繪本《瑜伽動一動》系列的第二本，在上一本《老虎不再生氣了》裡頭，我們的瑜伽小導師──小蒼蠅，成功帶領了一隻非常嗜睡的老虎穆拉，藉由學會一系列瑜珈動作，來幫助她的腦袋清醒，並恢復行動力，個性也變得不再那麼焦躁。 而這一次，改由老虎穆拉來帶領新夥伴──猴子史瓦迪，希望能用瑜伽活動，讓自大的他學習專注傾聽，並懂得自我反思。這一次的畫面呈現，同樣有著各種動物角色生動無比的動態姿勢，讓讀者大呼可愛療癒之外，也讓我們得以跟著劇情一同思考，檢視自我的情緒和人際互動狀況：自己是不是有時也會像猴子一樣，因為一些小事而嘲笑別人，是不是也有機會，利用一些簡易的小活動，來改善及反思自己的各項表現呢？ 藉著本書，作者希望能幫助讀者促進正念，為孩子做正向的情緒引導，並藉著有趣的動物角色，介紹趣味且簡易的基礎瑜伽活動，很適合親子一起閱讀，並一同進行簡單的親子瑜珈活動；此外故事中也提倡快樂、健

★ 深度揭示東西方哲學與世界宗教智慧的差異，探尋人類生命的意義與公共價值。★ 解讀當今世界動盪與衝突的根源，啟發思考人類應當何去何從？★ 超越當下物質主義的主流敘事，提供對人類文明史的全新視角與解釋框架。面對當今社會嚴峻挑戰的必讀之作！我們必須瞭解東西方之間互相競爭的哲學、信仰和意識形態的起源和發展，才能真正瞭解當今世界衝突和動盪的根源。這將使我們得以重建現代普世價值體系的神聖本源，幫助人們重新找回個體生命的尊嚴和公德。《人的應當》將引導讀者重新發現歷史。專業推薦：「該書深入探討人存在的意義、人應該如何生活，進而追問兩者的關係。這是自文明誕生以來一直困擾眾生靈魂的心靈期盼……這是一部仔細研究而後成的學術著作，以其獨特的導遊方式向讀者一一介紹從古代到現在的文明景觀。」——陳劍光牧師，哲學博士、宗座神學博士、太平紳士「正如《人的應當》所強調的，一定要給神的啟示留下位置。畢竟這個世界，包括人類本身，都是造物主創造的。所謂人的應當，說到底，是作為受造物的人類對造物主呼召的正確回應，從而找到人的應當。」——陳浩武，文化學者、經濟學博士「This is a book with broad scope and profound meditation that invites all well-cultivated minds to think deeper in this morally fragmented and confused and technologically colonialized age. Apart from Christianity, where can we find a resting place for our soul and a foundation for societal living? Where can we find both liberal democracy and decency, market economy and self-discipline, and justice and love? And where can we find the ally of the good, and the true, and the beautiful?」——吳一介牧師，基督教會「Philanthropist Daofeng He tak

The magic of the New York Times and PW bestselling Whatever After series comes to life in this brand-new graphic novel adaptation that will appeal to fans of the BSC and Wings of Fire alike! Fractured fairy tales have never been this fun.Once upon a time, Abby and her little brother, Jonah, were ordinary kids. The next minute? The mirror in their basement slurped them up and magically transported them into the fairy tale of Snow White.Yes, really!When Abby and Jonah stop Snow from eating the poison apple, they think they're heroes. But wait! If Snow doesn't die, she won't meet her prince and get her happy ending. Oops.Now it's up to Abby and Jonah-- with some help from Snow and the seven dwarfs--to outwit the witch and save the famous fairy tale in time.But what if Snow's REAL happy ending is something else entirely?Bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and award-winning illustrator Anu Chouhan join forces to bring us this vibrant, action-packed, enchanting graphic novel adventure that wi

A gorgeously cosy fantasy novel from the acclaimed author of The Apprentice Witch series and The Spell Tailors – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones.Mara's village needs more rain. Without it, the crops and animals will suffer. But in a world where clouds are brought and sold, the only way Mara can get one is to steal it. But when is it right to do something wrong?And is she brave enough to take on the cloud makers and their greedy trade?A spellbinding new fantasy from the acclaimed author of the Apprentice Witch trilogy and The Spell TailorsSet in a unique magical world, where clouds are made, bought, and soldFor fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones – with an eco twist!Explores important themes such as climate change, animal rights and inequality in an engaging child-friendly and accessible wayPRAISE FOR THE APPRENTICE WITCH: 'Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books' ABI ELPHINSTONE'A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent of Di

A study little board book full of gardening fun for babies and toddlers.Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this new title in the internationally bestselling Bizzy Bear series.Each busy spread is full of little details to spot and talk about, and in this charming garden story Bizzy Bear needs You! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life!The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books from a young age, and this is a key stepping stone to reading for toddlers and preschoolers.Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, the creator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island.Collect more in the Bizzy Bear series: Vet's Clinic, Ship's Captain, Fire Rescue, Farmyard Fun and lots more.

妮娜・皮納特有個明星夢，拍片、畫畫、做冷凍披薩，全靠她和那隻全世界最臭的貓——萊斯！當影片意外爆紅，她終於嚐到網紅滋味，卻發現成名沒那麼簡單。爆笑又貼近生活的成長喜劇，適合喜愛《屁屁超人》和《遜咖日記》的讀者！Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.“Watch out Dog Man and Wimpy Kid, there's a new comic book hero in town.” - Irish Independent“Bursting with creativity and humour” - Booktrust“A riot to read, this story touches on friendship, chasing popularity, the perils of internet fame, and the inauthenticity of life online. Unmissable for any young readers dreaming of YouTube stardom.” - Irish Examiner“Fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey series & the brilliant Grimwood books by Nadia Shireen will enjoy meeting Nina Peanut” - The TimesNina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.Nina Peanut creates amazing videos - so why is it only her nan and best

來認識拉麗莎，她是個像你我一樣的孩子，從小就想成為政治家。然後她發現了化石。了解拉里薩如何利用牙齒化石來闡明劍齒虎和其他冰河時期哺乳動物的古老生態。了解拉麗莎如何在醫生的幫助下控制她的癲癇。我是誰？該系列以科學家的勵志傳記為特色，年輕讀者將能夠將這些科學家視為像他們自己一樣的人。這些書由科學家本人和范德比爾特大學的合著者撰寫，旨在幫助年輕讀者了解科學家是像他們一樣的普通人，他們對學習和發現新事物感到興奮，並決定在學校努力學習，以便為自己創造成為科學家的機會。在了解這些科學家的故事的同時，讀者也將了解一些解釋清楚且易於理解的基本科學思想，並了解這些科學家當今正在研究的前沿科學。我是誰？系列共同編輯：David A Weintraub，范德比爾特大學藝術與科學學院天文學、歷史學和科學技術傳播教授； Ann Neely，范德比爾特大學皮博迪教育與人類發展學院教育實踐榮譽副教授；凱文‧約翰遜 (Kevin Johnson)，范德比爾特大學和范德比爾特大學醫學中心生物醫學資訊學和兒科教授。在本系列中：由 STEM 領域的頂尖專家撰寫科學概念的愉快探索Meet Larisa, a kid like you and me, who grew up wanting to become a politician. Then she discovered fossils. Learn how Larisa uses fossil teeth to clarify the ancient ecology of saber-toothed cats and other ice age mammals. And learn how Larisa, with help from doctors, managed her epilepsy.The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists whom young readers will be able to identify with as people like themselves. Written by the scientists themselves and co-authors from Vanderbilt University, the book

來認識旺德，他是個像你我一樣的孩子，常常搬家，上過很多不同的學校。十幾歲的時候，她在圖書館當過女服務員，並幫助老人。然後，她發現自己想成為一名醫生。一路上，她遇到了一位患有結節病的患者。該患者的免疫系統沒有按照應有的方式運作。 Wonder決定她要學習如何進行醫學研究，以便了解這種疾病。有一天，她希望能夠幫助找到結節病的治療方法。我是誰？該系列以科學家的勵志傳記為特色，年輕讀者將能夠將這些科學家視為像他們自己一樣的人。這些書由科學家本人和范德比爾特大學的合著者撰寫，旨在幫助年輕讀者了解科學家是像他們一樣的普通人，他們對學習和發現新事物感到興奮，並決定在學校努力學習，以便為自己創造成為科學家的機會。在了解這些科學家的故事的同時，讀者也將了解一些解釋清楚且易於理解的基本科學思想，並了解這些科學家當今正在研究的前沿科學。我是誰？系列共同編輯：David A Weintraub，范德比爾特大學藝術與科學學院天文學、歷史學和科學技術傳播教授； Ann Neely，范德比爾特大學皮博迪教育與人類發展學院教育實踐榮譽副教授；凱文‧約翰遜 (Kevin Johnson)，范德比爾特大學和范德比爾特大學醫學中心生物醫學資訊學和兒科教授。在本系列中：由 STEM 領域的頂尖專家撰寫科學概念的愉快探索Meet Wonder, a kid like you and me, who moved around a lot and went to lots of different schools. As a teenager, she worked as a waitress, at a library, and helped out with older people. Then, she discovered she wanted to become a doctor. Along the way, she met a patient with an illness called sarcoidosis. This patient's immune system was not working the way it was supposed to. Wonder decided that she would learn how to do medical research so that

來認識馬塞洛，他是一個像你我一樣的孩子，在巴西長大，想成為哲學家並解決邏輯難題。哲學把他引向物理學，物理學又把他引向數學。了解馬塞洛如何將數學方程式視為需要解決的謎題，以及解決其中一個謎題如何幫助他了解宇宙如何運作。我是誰？該系列以科學家的勵志傳記為特色，年輕讀者將能夠將這些科學家視為像他們自己一樣的人。這些書由科學家本人和范德比爾特大學的合著者撰寫，旨在幫助年輕讀者了解科學家是像他們一樣的普通人，他們對學習和發現新事物感到興奮，並決定在學校努力學習，以便為自己創造成為科學家的機會。在了解這些科學家的故事的同時，讀者也將了解一些解釋清楚且易於理解的基本科學思想，並了解這些科學家當今正在研究的前沿科學。我是誰？系列共同編輯：David A Weintraub，范德比爾特大學藝術與科學學院天文學、歷史學和科學技術傳播教授； Ann Neely，范德比爾特大學皮博迪教育與人類發展學院教育實踐榮譽副教授；凱文‧約翰遜 (Kevin Johnson)，范德比爾特大學和范德比爾特大學醫學中心生物醫學資訊學和兒科教授。在本系列中：由 STEM 領域的頂尖專家撰寫科學概念的愉快探索Meet Marcelo, a kid like you and me, who grew up in Brazil wanting to become a philosopher and solve logic puzzles. Philosophy led him to physics, and physics led him to mathematics. Learn how Marcelo thinks about mathematical equations as puzzles to solve and how solving one of those puzzles helped him learn about how the universe works.The Who Me? series features inspirational biographies of scientists whom young readers will be able to identify with as people like themselves. Written by the scientists

恐龍Rex當上體育老師後生活安穩，沒想到學校天竺鼠突然失蹤，他竟成為第一嫌疑人？！為了查明真相，他與好友大腳怪、Anish和Sandra聯手出擊，直闖太空展開搜救任務！Rex goes on an intergalactic guinea pig rescue mission in his next adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.Life is going well for Rex until the school's guinea pigs suddenly vanish from the pet show. As a dinosaur-turned-PE teacher, Rex immediately gets the blame.Determined to prove he hasn't eaten any beloved pets, Rex – along with his friends Sandra, Anish and Bigfoot – set out to solve the guinea pig mystery.First they have to face up to the shifty city mayor, Jimmy Prigg, and then Rex must go undercover on a daring intergalactic rescue mission.Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out-loud funny, this hilarious series is perfect for fans of The Bolds, Dogman and Bunny & Monkey.

一個只有小學畢業，就去當修理汽車的學徒，後來他靠夢想征服了世界，他的故事鼓舞著一代又一代的年輕人，即使他已離開我們多年了，但影響力仍歷歷在目、記憶猶新……每當人們看著HONDA，彷彿就能獲得勇氣與啟發，說不定「本田老爹」正笑瞇瞇地告訴你，永遠不要忘記―—Fly with your dreams(乘著夢想去飛翔)！本田宗一郎(一九○六~一九九一年)在明治39年11月17日出生於日本靜岡縣濱松市盤田郡的光明村，是一個窮苦打鐵匠人家的長男。成長之後，他竟然由一個汽車的小學徒，發展成享譽全球的「車神」企業家，為全球汽車企業留下了不可抹滅的光輝一頁！本田宗一郎一生獲得的榮譽舉不勝數，被譽為「摩托之父」；享譽全球的技術型企業家和創新大師；榮獲美國機械工程協會「荷利獎章」―—要知道，「荷利獎章」自設立100多年來，只頒發給了兩個人，一個是福特，另一個就是本田宗一郎。當然，本田宗一郎也成了首個進入美國汽車名人堂的日本人。另外，本田宗一郎與松下的松下幸之助、索尼的盛田昭夫、京瓷的稻盛和夫被譽為「日本經營四聖」。這裡還有個另一位「經營之聖」稻盛和夫的故事—―京瓷剛創業時，稻盛聽說有一個經營研討會，講師之中竟有大名鼎鼎的企業名人本田宗一郎，研討會在一個溫泉旅館舉行，三天兩夜、費用五萬，這在當時可是「天價」，於是身邊的人都反對，可他為了見本田先生，就執意去參加了！當天，參加會者進入溫泉，換好浴衣，在一個大房間坐下，等候本田先生到來。不一會兒，本田先生露面了，他從濱松工廠直接趕來，穿著油漬斑斑的工作服，一開口，就給了眾人一個「下馬威」：「各位，你們究竟是幹什麼來的？據說是來學企業經營的。如果有這閒工夫，不如趕快回公司幹活去。泡泡溫泉，吃吃喝喝，哪能學什麼經營。我就是證據，我沒向任何人學過經營，我這樣的人不也能經營企業嗎？所以，你們該做的事只有一件，立刻回公司上班去！」本田用他那爽朗的聲音把大家訓斥一通，臨了又挖苦道：「花這麼高的參加費用，這樣的傻瓜哪裡去找？」眾人默不作聲，因為本田講得太對了！稻盛和夫聽本田這麼一開口，更加為他的魅力所傾倒，心說：「好吧！我也快快回公司幹活去。」本田教給他們的是：在榻榻米上練習游泳未免太傻了。榻榻米上學不會游泳，倒不如即刻跳入水中，用手用腳划一陣子再說，不在現場揮汗，哪能學到什麼經營―—本田宗一郎自己就是榜樣。成就偉大事業的智慧只能從經驗的積累中才能獲得。只有

A lushly illustrated debut graphic novel that explores the hardfought journey of self-acceptance in a complex world of swirling emotions and powerful potions. Joana has dragons inside her. Can she tame them before they burn her life down? Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the reality of city life is not so idyllic. Finding a flat is an ordeal, her "dream job" is stressful, and she's totally alone. Little by little, she makes her place, but fatigue, sadness, and doubts threaten to topple her hard-earned success . . . until she starts talking to a professional who helps her realize in order to take care of herself, she must know herself.

不打球，你永遠贏不了12 歲的拉姆．帕特爾，在籃球營大出糗後成了網路迷因。他逃離家鄉，希望能放下籃球，卻在新的環境中遇見新的挑戰。在新的球場上，拉姆必須面對不只是球技，更是心態的考驗。這是一個關於失敗、成長與重新找回熱情的動人故事，告訴你：不打球，你永遠贏不了。YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAYRaam Patel is eager to prove himself ever since he didn't make the middle school's basketball team. So, when Hoop Con comes to town he is determined to be there and take his shot. His big moment proves to be unforgettable... but not in the way he'd hoped. Raam gets schooled by the camp's golden boy right in front of his NBA idol. To make matters even worse, this fail goes viral.Raam is used to being the underdog, but becoming the newest meme might be something even he can't overcome alone. He skips town in an effort to lay low and take a break from basketball. However, he's met with new courts, fresh kicks and tough new competition, changing his whole outlook on the game. Raam has the skills, but now it's time to unlock the mental game.

A timely and important illustrated nonfiction guide for middle-grade readers about the history of the fight against climate change, and how young people today can rise to action.Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of The New York Times Magazine soley dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today’s generation, crucial questions of how we understand the world we live in—and how we can work together to change the outlook for the better. Featuring the inspiring voices of climate change activists from the past and present, as well as illustrations by Tim Foley, this book is both a call to action for young people and a riveting dramatic history.

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world, where she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag Bogdana chases her through the night streets.Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years. Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful and manipulative. He's on a mission that will lead him into the north, and he

【書籍簡介】故事靈感取自「南科考古遺址」一套「輕鬆、簡單、好看又兼備知識性」的少年漫畫一份獻給讀者的心意：《集合！RENDEVOUS》臺語動態漫畫同步製作「什麼？南科竟然有一隻大怪獸！」汪玉茹與原原在古代執行任務，藍廷元卻在博物館內誤觸了古文物，兩人的任務相撞，因此誤將古代人和瘋狂的魔獸傳送到現代的博物館。為了消滅魔獸並把古代人送回正確的年代，汪玉茹對魔獸展開了追逐，藍廷元則在博物館內找尋線索。兩人還會面臨哪些挑戰？在山海原精靈的協助下能順利完成任務嗎？快來集合一探究竟吧！【本集角色介紹】 藍廷元：個性樂天，對歷史充滿好奇心，不折不扣的文史控。在同儕間看似專長明確，父母卻為其過於專一的興趣而擔憂。 古代人：揹著弓箭，擅長射擊，有一隻忠心的跟班小狗。一身奇裝異服，為追捕魔獸來到現代，對現代規範一無所知，頭戴陶偶面具的他，一不小心成為博物館的「通緝犯」。 魔獸：由不同時代的古物混種而成的怪物，以吸收方塊的負能量壯大自己，造成歷史混亂。 古代人的狗：古代人的忠心夥伴，跟隨主人打擊魔獸，十分靈活，擅長跳躍與咬擊，危急時刻會躍出拯救主人。【本書特色】 後記「出發點」單元，以簡要文字說明故事取材集合漫畫皆取材自臺灣島嶼的故事，在書籍最末的「出發點」單元中，以精鍊的八百字陳述一段如今揉合進漫畫中，或已被遺忘、或在臺灣島嶼佔有一席之地的臺灣歷史。 打破傳統線性連載思維，不怕缺漏遺失！本系列漫畫五位主角透過「朗德芙方塊」穿梭進入各個年代，執行形形色色的任務，歷經大大小小的冒險。故事以單元劇方式呈現，讀者不論從哪一集開始閱讀，都能隨時進入狀況。 臺語動態漫畫同步製作，打造豐富有趣的視聽體驗書籍內附「集合說臺語」QR Code，讀者在閱讀臺灣島嶼故事之際，也能藉由臺語說故事的聲音及動態畫面，了解臺灣島嶼的身世。「集合說臺語」頻道網址：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHk8vlEwzBsfmPWZs_Dwtew【各界好評推薦】 日本NHK，Asia Insight節目《A Language Identity: Taiwan》訪問，共同關注台語文化 作家黃崇凱、洪明道、何玟珒臉書專文推薦 作家張亦絢OPENBOOK專文推薦 鏡週刊專欄報導，揭臺灣島嶼身世 鏡電視少年新聞週記節目專訪

★ 走進喜馬拉雅最後的秘境國度，感受「幸福指數」背後的真實生活★ 超過250張全彩攝影 × 深度文化書寫，一次看見最純粹的不丹★ 旅遊指南＋人文紀錄完美融合，打造身心療癒的閱讀與旅行體驗在繁忙喧囂的世界裡，你是否也曾渴望一處能讓心慢下來的地方？本書帶領讀者走進喜馬拉雅山脈深處的神祕國度——不丹。從古老寺院依山而建的壯麗景致，到節慶中流動的信仰與笑容，作者以多年深入踏查的經驗，細膩描繪這片土地的靈魂。故事隨著旅人的腳步展開：解開隱藏在山谷間的文化密碼，與當地人真誠交流，在森林與山徑之間找回內心的平靜。這不僅是一趟旅行，更是一場關於「如何生活」的提問。當現代社會追逐效率與成就，不丹以其獨特的「國民幸福總值」理念，提醒我們重新思考幸福的意義。本書結合實用旅遊資訊與深度文化觀察，從簽證、節慶到在地禮儀，讓讀者不只是造訪，更能真正理解與尊重這片土地。翻開書頁，你將發現——原來，遠方不只是目的地，而是一種全新的生活方式。Until recently, Bhutan has been relatively unknown. In many minds, it is a mystical secluded place. Bhutan is gaining popularity as a travel destination, owing to the credits of international media features and Bhutan's skillful management of the COVID-19 pandemic.Over the past fifty years, Bhutan has gradually emerged from centuries-long self-isolation to meet modernisation demands. It has been careful with its choices and decisions on the road of development and progression. While Bhutan has opened its doors to the world, a 'High value, Low volume' tourism policy still guides the c

全新爆笑賽車冒險小說！暢銷作家 Jenny Pearson 帶來高速又離奇的故事！Evie Clutterbuck 誤打誤撞參加世界最盛大的賽車比賽 Speedwheels 3000，問題是──★ 她是偷藏進爸爸車後廂的「非法乘客」！★ 後車廂裡還有價值四百萬英鎊的失竊黃金！賽道上對手虎視眈眈，賽道外警察與竊賊緊追不放！父女檔能否一邊破案，一邊衝向冠軍？節奏明快、幽默滿點，結合賽車競速、親情與推理，讓你笑著翻到最後一頁！Strap yourselves in for the crime-solving adventure of a lifetime, from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson. Evie Clutterbuck is on the starting line of the most famous, most extraordinary car race in the whole world - the Speedwheels 3000. There are just two small problems:* Evie's not supposed to have snuck into her dad's car boot.* And four million pounds worth of stolen gold isn't supposed to be in there either... With both cops and robbers on their tail, can Evie and her dad solve the mystery of the missing gold before it's too late? Or are their hopes of becoming the Ultimate Speedwheels Racing Champions about to go speeding by... Praise for Jenny Pearson:SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD, WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE, LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARD and

Storybook characters collide in this trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular Half Upon a Time series and now together in one paperback boxed set! Five and a half feet might seem pretty tall for a twelve-year-old, but it's quite small when your parents are giants. As a human-sized giant in a world where humans and giants hate each other, Lena has never felt accepted for who she is. But when she runs away to the Cursed City hoping to find a place to belong among its enchanted inhabitants, she instead finds an even bigger problem. The Golden King and his Faceless army are spreading shadow magic across land, and his next target is the Cursed City. If the Last Knight is defeated, the only ones standing in the way of the king's conquest will be Lena, her talking cat Rufus, new genie-in-training (with a questionable moral compass) Jin, and an arrogant prince who's tiny even by human standards. But the Golden King isn't

在冰封的世界裡，唯一能感受溫暖的地方，是被巨大圓頂覆蓋的「雪球城」。城內居民享有名聲、財富與安全，代價是他們的生活被24小時直播，供外面的貧困者觀看。來自外界的少女初凡，夢想進入雪球城，卻意外被選為城內明星的替身，才發現一切與螢幕上截然不同……韓國話題小說《雪球城》，首次推出英文版，揭開虛假之下的真相。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking Korean phenomenon that Entertainment Weekly called “The Hunger Games meets Squid Game”—now in English for the first time!A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR“An immersive and utterly addictive dark dystopian thriller . . . with the eerie, desperate, and exhilarating vibes of Snowpiercer and The Hunger Games.” —Susan Lee, author of SeoulmatesIn a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart.Enclosed under a vast dome, Snowglobe is the last place on Earth that’s warm. Outside Snowglobe is a frozen wasteland, and every day, citizens face the icy world to get to their jobs at the power pla

"Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book," -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony "Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you've ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you." -Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Projekt 1065 Max Bretzfeld doesn't want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he's been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein. Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy. Thought-provoking historical fiction with a dash of magic, Max in the House of Spies is a World War II story as only acclaimed storytell

Timekeepers穿越回1889年巴黎世界博覽會，親眼見證艾菲爾鐵塔完工！但壞蛋DeLay竟偷走藍圖，歷史面臨改寫危機！The Timekeepers is a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track when a villain named DeLay tries to cause chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backward, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to make things right. In this installment, the Timekeepers travel back to the 1889 World's Fair to see the unveiling of the newly built Eiffel Tower. However, things don't go as planned when they discover that the villainous DeLay is up to his old tricks and has stolen the blueprints! With a range of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover.

Kirkus Reviews Most Empowering Picture Books List (2024)"This self-reflective story truly shines." — Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)"[A] fun romp." — BookPage (STARRED REVIEW)"A highly original tale." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)An imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different. He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she’s not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the reflection she had before, the one who looked like her. Can Harriet find a way to balance her old reflection and her new one? This whimsical story explores themes of confidence and identity with colorful illustrations and a sly sense of humor. Delightful and unconventional, Harriet’s Reflections is the perfect read-alou

In this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies take on New York City in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls. The City Spies head to the Big Apple when a credible threat is made to a young climate activist who is scheduled to speak in front of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. With Rio acting as alpha and a new member in their ranks, the team's mission to protect a fellow teen takes them on an exciting adventure in, around, and even under the greatest city in the world as they follow leads to the outer boroughs, the UN Headquarters, and even the usually off-limits stacks that extend deep under the main branch of the New York Public Library.

What would you do if no one could see you? In this surreal adventure, a boy who is used to being overlooked literally becomesinvisible, only to realize there may be far more dangerous threats in his school than bullies.Sixth grade takes a turn for the weird when Hector Griggs discovers he has the ability to turninvisible. Sure, ever since Hector’s former best friend Blakestartedbullying him, he’s been feeling like he just wants to disappear…but he never thought he actually would. And then, Hector meets anotherinvisibleboy, OrsonWellington, who has an ominous warning: “I’m stuck here. Stuck like this. It’s been years. The gelim’s hunting me and it’ll get you, too.”It turns out, there is more than meets the eye at St.Lawrence’sCatholic School for Boys, and if Hector is going to save Orson--and himself—from the terrifying creature preying on students’ loneliness and fear, he’ll need to look deeper. With the help of a mysterious new classmate, Sam, can Hector unravel the mysteries haunting

本書以戲法開場，帶領孩子在驚嘆聲中學會從一數到十，再從十數回一。這是繪本大師 Maurice Sendak 為幼兒設計的經典作品之一，延續他在《Where the Wild Things Are》中展現的想像力與節奏感。透過舞台上小小魔術師 Mino 的表演，數字、圖像與節奏自然交織，讓閱讀如同欣賞一場奇幻的表演。插圖細膩又帶著幽默感，既能吸引初學者，也蘊含 Sendak 對童年的溫柔觀察。For the first time available to everyone, this magical picture will encourage young readers to count from one to ten and back again, from Maurice Sendak, seven time Caldecott Honor recipient, National Book Award winner, and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come.Prepare to be. . .Amazed. . .Dazzled . . .And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!