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This innovative, heartfelt debut novel tells the story of a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world. When a new family moves in next door, she begins a complicated romance that challenges everything she’s ever known. The narrative unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, texts, charts, lists, illustrations, and more.My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disast

★ 橫跨極地、深洞與世界之巔的冒險人生紀實★ 跟隨Keith Partridge鏡頭，看見地球最壯麗也最危險的角落★ 一部影像與故事交織的極致之書，閱讀與收藏價值兼具從巴布亞紐幾內亞的幽深洞穴，到聖母峰的極限高峰，Keith Partridge用鏡頭記錄下人類探索世界的極致瞬間。本書透過多次驚心動魄的探險經歷，拼湊出他精彩而獨特的人生軌跡。無論是攀登、洞穴探險，還是極地旅行，他始終站在最前線，捕捉那些難以抵達的景象。同時，他的故事也穿插著電影與電視世界中熟悉的人物與場景，使這段冒險旅程更添戲劇張力。影像震撼人心，文字同樣扣人心弦，帶領讀者走進一場既真實又壯闊的生命冒險。Keith Partridge is probably the world’s most experienced and famous practitioner of a rare trade. His filming has recorded expeditions all over the world in some of its most beautiful and hostile environments. The Adventure Game is the story of his life told through several expeditions ranging from the deep caves of Papua New Guinea to the summit of Mount Everest – Keith’s photography speaks for itself! His story is equally exciting though, with characters we all recognise from film and television.His activities are not restricted to any one field such as mountaineering but include caving, polar travel and, with film and television references which will be familiar to many people. All this he has expres

★ 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

Everything you need to know to restore or customize your classic Japanese motorcycle.Whether you want to correctly restore a classic Japanese motorcycle or create a modified, custom build, you need the right information about how to perform the mechanical and cosmetic tasks required to get an old, frequently neglected, and often long-unridden machine back in working order. How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles is your thorough, hands-on manual, covering all the mechanical subsystems that make up a motorcycle. From finding a bike to planning your project to dealing with each mechanical system, How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Japanese Motorcycles includes everything you need to know to get your classic back on the road.Japanese motorcycles have been the best-selling bikes in the world since the mid-1960s, driven by the "big four": Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki. Of course certain bikes have always had a following - Honda CB750, 305 Hawk, CB400-

《神奇校車》Scholastic Reader Level 2 科學橋樑讀本系列★ 全球經典科學IP《The Magic School Bus》閱讀進階版★ Level 2分級設計，句型與字彙最適合初階讀者★ 科學主題 × 奇想冒險 × 彩圖滿版吸睛★ 自然培養英文閱讀力與科學素養準備好上車了嗎？嗶——神奇校車即將出發！在瘋狂又聰明的老師帶領下，孩子們搭上神奇校車，飛進人體、衝向外太空、鑽進恐龍時代，甚至潛入風暴中心。每一本都結合基礎科學知識與幽默故事，用適合初階讀者的句長與字彙設計，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中自然吸收科學概念。Level 2特別為開始能獨立閱讀的孩子打造，文字清晰、篇幅適中、彩圖豐富，是從圖畫書邁向橋樑書的最佳過渡選擇。搭上神奇校車，科學從來不無聊！The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Has a Heart02.The Magic School Bus Gets Crabby03.The Magic School Bus Flies With The Dinosaurs04.The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth05.The Magic School Bus Rides the Wind06.The Magic School Bus Flies From The Nest07.The Magic School Bus Blasts into Space08.The Magic School Bus Weathers the Storm09.The Magic School Bus Sleeps for the Winter10.The Magic School Bus Takes A Moonwalk商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍

本書以《Treasure Island: A BabyLit Shapes Primer》為靈感，帶領幼兒跟著吉姆・霍金斯航向大海，在尋寶冒險中認識各種形狀。從海盜眼罩的橢圓、船帆的三角形，到藏寶地圖上的十字記號，將經典文學化為溫馨有趣的形狀學習。BabyLit 系列以親子共讀為核心，讓孩子在培養基礎認知的同時，悄悄種下對文學的喜愛。Give little ones a perfect start with BabyLit—charming books that create precious bonding moments while introducing classics and building essential skills that plant seeds for lifelong learning and literary appreciation.Best Board Books, 2025 the Skimm Good For You AwardsAhoy, me hearties! Join Jim Hawkins as he sails the open seas searching for treasure and learning shapes along the way in Treasure Island: A BabyLit® Shapes Primer. Spy the OVAL of Long John Silver’s eye patch, the TRIANGLES in the sails of The Hispaniola, and the CROSS that marks the spot of lots o’treasure! But watch your back because dead men tell no tales.

This tenth-anniversary edition of the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family includes an all-new authors’ note and an exclusive poster.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.Selected as an ALA Notable Children’s Book Nominee and a Lambda Literary Award Finalist, “this joyful story about the meaning of family is a must for any library” (School Library Journal, starred review).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. Readers get a chance to participate in James Patterson's wildly successful Middle School series in this interactive book featuring more than 80 hilarious anecdotes from dueling siblings Rafe and Georgia Khatchadorian – plus dozens of fun-filled activities!The Khatchadorian kids are an opinionated duo, and as readers of the Middle School stories know, they don't exactly see eye to eye. But when wild-card Rafe and mostly-straight-laced Georgia go at it, the only thing more fun than their ranting is getting to join in! Their back-and-forth banter on a range of topics – from bullying to cafeteria food to school dress codes – introduces more than 40 writing and drawing prompts and other games, along with room for readers to share their own points of view.

本書是由兩度榮獲普立茲獎的歷史學家 David McCullough 所撰寫的權威傳記，完整呈現美國第三十三任總統 Harry S. Truman 的一生。從密蘇里州邊疆成長，到第一次世界大戰、1948 年競選，再到原子彈投放、冷戰開端與韓戰爆發，作者以大量新發掘檔案與深度訪談，刻畫一位外表平凡卻在關鍵時刻展現非凡決斷力的領導者。本書不僅描寫 Truman 本人，也細緻呈現 Roosevelt、Churchill、Stalin 等歷史人物交織而成的時代風景，是理解二十世紀美國政治與全球局勢的重要讀物。The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by America’s beloved and distinguished historian—now available from Encore for a great value!The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid characters—Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Wallace Truman, George Marshall, Joe McCarthy, and Dean Acheson—and dramatic events. In this riveting biography, acclaimed historian David McCullough not only captures the man—a more complex, informed, and determined man than ever before imagined—but also the turbulent times in which he rose, boldly, to meet

Michael and his friends must rescue a child prodigy as the thrilling action continues in this electrifying fourth installment of theNew York Times bestselling series!Michael, Taylor, Ostin and the rest of the Electroclan head to China in search of a girl who may have discovered why Michael and his friends became electric. Her name is Lin Julung, or Jade Dragon, and she’s a child prodigy with an IQ higher than Einstein’s—and Ostin’s.But Hatch gets to her first, and the Elgen are holding her prisoner in their Taiwan Starxource plant. Now the Voice wants Michael and the Electroclan to go to Taiwan and free her before Hatch can realize his dreams of an army of electric children.The hunt for Jade Dragon is on, and it’s a race against time!

Look Back in Anger transformed the face of British theatre; legend has it that audiences gasped at the sight of an ironing board on a London stage. John Osborne's play launched the 'angry young men' movement, writers from working or middle class background who had become disillusioned with British society, were sick of contemporary theatre's escapism, and wanted their work to reflect life as they knew it. The play tells the story of a love triangle between Jimmy, an intelligent and educated man of working class background, his upper-middle-class wife Alison, and her superior and disdainful best-friend Helena.Jimmy hates his wife's background, almost as much as he hates himself. Dark and savage, Look Back in Anger makes readers and audiences re-examine what was once called 'the good life'.

十四歲的 Alex Rider 原以為叔叔只是個平凡的銀行職員，直到某天，一通電話揭開真相——叔叔其實是 MI6 的特務。Alex 被迫接下任務，潛入富商的高科技基地，追查名為「Stormbreaker」的神秘電腦計畫。沒有受過正式訓練的少年，必須在重重陷阱與謎團中求生。本書以俐落節奏與精心佈局，開啟了英國作家 Anthony Horowitz 的經典青少年諜報系列。緊湊的敘事、寫實的行動場面與幽微的少年成長心境，使它不僅是一場刺激冒險，也是關於勇氣與信任的試煉。亮點：經典青少年間諜冒險系列首部曲節奏明快、充滿轉折與緊張感結合科技陰謀與青春成長主題改編為 Amazon Prime 熱門影集FROM THE BESTSELLING MYSTERY-THRILLER AUTHOR, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, READ THE FIRST BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL YOUNG SPY SERIES THAT’S NOW A GLOBAL SENSATION. ‘Everything that a spy novel should be: action-packed, impossible to put down, fast-paced and yet lined with plot twists aplenty’ – GuardianNothing prepares 14-year-old Alex Rider for the news that the uncle he thought he knew was really a spy for MI6 – Britain's top-secret intelligence agency. Forcibly recruited into MI6 himself, and armed with top-secret, state-of-the-art gadgets, Alex is sent to finish his uncle’s final mission – a mission that involves a wealthy sinister businessman and his new tech creation: a super computer called Stormbreake

Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series, perfect for fans of Dennis the Menace, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Tom Gates, and Mr Gum. ‘My best friend Bunky is sort of like my pet dog, so it was weird when he suddenly started fancying a cat one day.’ Barry can’t wait to tell his friends that they’ve been invited on his family caravan holiday to Plonkton. But the weekend by the sea doesn’t turn out to be the keelfest Barry was hoping for. It’s all his best mate Bunky’s fault for going and falling in love.OH. MY. UNKEELNESS! Have you got all of Jim Smith’s amazekeel books? I am not a Loser I am still not a Loser I am so over being a Loser I am sort of a Loser Barry Loser and the holiday of doom Barry Loser and the case of the crumpled carton Barry Loser’s ultimate book of keelness Future Ratboy and the attack of the killer robot grannies Jim Smith is the keelest kids’ book author in the whole wide world amen.He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) and went

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Newbery Honor winner Princess Academy with its best-selling sequel—freshly repackaged in paperback!Coming down from the mountain to a new city life is a thrill to Miri. She and her princess academy friends have come to Asland to help the future princess Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has a chance to attend school—at the prestigious Queen's Castle.But as Miri befriends sophisticated and exciting students, she also learns that they have some frightening plans for a revolution. Torn between loyalty to the princess and her new friends' ideas, between an old love and a new crush, and between her small mountain home and the bustling city, Miri looks to find her own way in this new place.Skilled storyteller Shannon Hale continues Miri's compelling story in this beautiful and inspiring sequel, now available in paperback for the first time.

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. After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if that's not bad enough, Rafe's learned that he's going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion – complete with dangerous white-water rafting, dizzying rock climbing and military style counsellors.Rafe and the rest of the pack of 'delinquent' trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does, will anyone recognise him as the kid they once knew?

結合料理競賽與推理元素的溫馨系美食推理小說。艾蜜和好友蘇菲以招牌雞湯參加小鎮的「雞湯對決」，卻在活動開場就意外捲入命案——一名傲慢的名廚竟從冷凍櫃中墜落身亡。更糟的是，警方將嫌疑指向艾蜜最好的朋友卡拉。為了洗清好友的冤屈，艾蜜只好親自展開調查。然而，死者人緣極差，嫌犯名單越查越長。這場比賽，究竟誰才是真正的兇手？Amy Ridley and her friend, Sophie, have perfected their chicken soup recipe, and the winter-weary residents of Kellerton, Michigan can't wait to watch them compete against other local chefs in the Chicken Soup Showdown. But the charity event starts out with a bang, literally, when one of the rival chefs falls out of a freezer and onto Amy. If it wasn't stressful enough for Amy to catch a dead body, the detective in charge of the investigation targets her best friend, Carla, as the chief suspect in the murder. In order to clear her friend's name, Amy does her own investigating. The problem is nobody liked the arrogant murdered celebrity chef, and soon her suspect list is longer than the list of ingredients in her secret chicken soup recipe. Can Amy figure out who killed the celebrity chef? Or will Carla be spending the spring in jai

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.

Public perceptions of political ethics are at the heart of current political debate. Drawing on original data, this book is the first general account of popular understandings of political ethics in contemporary British politics. It offers new insights into how citizens understand political ethics and integrity and how they form judgments of their leaders. By locating these insights against the backdrop of contemporary British political ethics, the book shows how current institutional preoccupations with standards of conduct all too often miss the mark. While the use of official resources is the primary focus of much regulation, politicians' consistency, frankness and sincerity, which citizens tend to see in terms of right and wrong, are treated as 'normal politics'. The authors suggest that new approaches may need to be adopted if public confidence in politicians' integrity is to be restored.

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

結合操作機關與冒險故事，滑動設計讓孩子能自己動手「開潛艇」、「閃避章魚」與「發現寶藏」，讓探索充滿臨場感。插畫細膩，節奏明快，搭配簡單重複的句子，引導孩子觀察畫面、練習預測，是啟發探索與想像的理想選擇。Today, Bizzy Bear is off in his yellow submarine for an exciting underwater adventure! With clever sliders to push and pull, little readers will love to help him descend into the ocean, avoid the scary octopus on the sunken ship and, finally, discover the hidden treasure. A thrilling book for all fans of Octonauts!Bizzy Bear, Bizzy Bear, Old shipwreck.Bizzy Bear, Bizzy Bear, What's on deck?音檔連結Bizzy Bear: Deepsea Diverhttps://nosycrowaudio.com/bizzy-bear-deepsea-diver

Pediatric surgery is a surgical subspecialty which has relatively fewer members and a shorter history than other surgical subspecialties. In the courses of medical education, few lectures, even deficient, focus on the surgery for these young patients. The authors of Concise Atlas of Pediatric Surgery are well experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of common and important pediatric surgical diseases for many years. The full-color images include clinical, radiological, surgical and pathological conditions. These are followed by simple explanatory text with regards to diagnosis and management. The full spectrum of pediatric surgery from neonatal surgery, to general, thoracic and urological surgery, as well as oncology and vascular conditions are included, which provide an indispensable reference for the clinicians and medical students who want to have more in-depth learning about pediatric surgery.PrefacePediatric surgery is a surgical subspecialty which has relatively fewer members a

Young fans of the Shaun the Sheep movie can get engrossed in the process of making a film!Lights! Camera! Action! With this activity book, fans can join Shaun and the rest of the Flock as they make a feature film. The assortment of activities includes a crossword and a word find, but also such activities as finishing a storyboard, making a flick book, drawing in a background in post-production, responding to an interviewer, and more. Features cut-out pieces for readers to make their own changing-picture thaumatrope toys, an early form of animation!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

When disaster strikes, the only thing you can count on is yourself!A winter trip in the remote Michigan wilderness seemed like the perfect way for Jayden to get to know his new foster family. Though he doesn't have much in common with siblings Maggie and Connor, he's hoping they'll get to like each other over snow mobile races and steaming mugs of cocoa.But when the snow really starts to come down, the family van crashes and the three kids must go out into the bleak, white storm to search for help. Soon the wind is howling and night is starting to fall. Jayden, Maggie, and Connor will have to think fast, find shelter, watch out for bears, and somehow stay warm if they don't want to end up frozen in their tracks....

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

Does My Goldfish Know Who I Am?: and hundreds more Big Questions from Little People answered by experts, edited by Gemma Elwin Harris, is the essential gift book for all the family, as experts answer impossible questions posed by kids.Why do zebras have stripes? Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? Why are farts flammable? Why do we have recessions when we can just print more money?If you've ever been flummoxed by a child's questions, Does My Goldfish Know Who I Am? is the perfect book for you. With over 300 real questions from primary school aged children, the book offers bite-sized answers from world class experts - digestible in under 60 seconds.Following the huge success of Why Can't I Tickle Myself? published in Autumn 2012, this new volume will also include quizzes and favourite facts sections, making it a perfect gift for families.At least 33% of the publisher's advance payments and 67% of net royalty income in respect of sales of this book is payable to the NSPCC (Registere

書附發條小火車與四組可拼組的軌道，孩子可以讓火車沿著書頁內建軌道行駛，也能將軌道組合成大型火車道，陪伴火車穿越城市、山丘與河流，最終抵達火車博物館。設計精巧、視覺豐富，鼓勵孩子觀察、組裝與想像。A toy and a book in one, this large, chunky board book comes with a wind-up toy steam train and four slot-together tracks. Children can wind up the train and place it on the tracks to see it chugging through the city, over mountains and alongside rivers until it reaches the train museum. The tracks can be used embedded in the pages of the book or slotted together to make one giant train track. A fantastic gift for young train enthusiasts. 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

A sinister Problem has occurred in London: all nature of ghosts, haunts, spirits, and specters are appearing throughout the city, and they aren't exactly friendly. Only young people have the psychic abilities required to see-and eradicate-these supernatural foes. Many different Psychic Detection Agencies have cropped up to handle the dangerous work, and they are in fierce competition for business. In The Screaming Staircase, the plucky and talented Lucy Carlyle teams up with Anthony Lockwood, the charismatic leader of Lockwood & Co, a small agency that runs independent of any adult supervision. After an assignment leads to both a grisly discovery and a disastrous end, Lucy, Anthony, and their sarcastic colleague, George, are forced to take part in the perilous investigation of Combe Carey Hall, one of the most haunted houses in England. Will Lockwood & Co. survive the Hall's legendary Screaming Staircase and Red Room to see another day? Readers who enjoyed the action, suspense,

In this cross between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and A Night in the Museum, Agatha Award winner Chris Grabenstein uses rib-tickling humor to create the perfect tale for his quirky characters.Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan of all games—board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the construction of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot as one of twelve kids invited for an overnight sleepover in the library, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello and riddled with lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

Rooftoppers 是一則關於希望、想像力與不放棄的故事。Sophie 從小被認為是孤兒，但她堅信母親仍在人世。當福利機構企圖將她送往孤兒院，她與監護人踏上尋母之路，來到巴黎，根據大提琴製造者的地址展開追尋。她在城市屋頂間結識了一群住在高處的孩子，與他們一同躲避警察、尋找線索，也重新定義了「家」與「歸屬」。本書文字充滿詩意，情感真摯，是一部融合冒險與文學氣質的青少年小說。“The beauty of sky, music, and the belief in ‘extraordinary things’ triumph in this whimsical and magical tale” (Publishers Weekly) about a girl in search of her past who discovers a secret rooftop world in Paris.Everyone thinks that Sophie is an orphan. True, there were no other recorded female survivors from the shipwreck that left baby Sophie floating in the English Channel in a cello case, but Sophie remembers seeing her mother wave for help. Her guardian tells her it is almost impossible that her mother is still alive—but “almost impossible” means “still possible.” And you should never ignore a possible.So when the Welfare Agency writes to her guardian, threatening to send Sophie to an orphanage, they takes matters into their own hands and flee to Paris to look for Sophie’s mother, starting with

這套精選合集收錄 Brad Thor 的三部代表作《The Athena Project》、《Full Black》與《Black List》，以反恐特工 Scot Harvath 為核心，描寫他在祕密任務中面對的背叛與抉擇。作者以軍事諜戰為骨架，融入政治與科技陰謀，節奏緊湊卻不失細節。從女性特勤隊的行動，到極端任務「Full Black」與黑名單危機，層層推進的劇情展現了對國家安全與個人信念的思考。這是一本兼具娛樂性與深度的驚悚小說合集。A thrilling boxed set including The Athena Project, Full Black, and Black List, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor.Both a must-have for any fan of Brad Thor and the perfect introduction to his masterful thrillers, this handsomely bound edition is one of four special Collector’s Editions, available now. Follow counterterrorism operative and ex-SEAL Scot Harvath’s action-packed exploits, and discover why Brad Thor has been called “America’s favorite author” (KKTX).The Athena ProjectWhen a terrorist attack in Rome kills more than twenty Americans, four of Delta Force’s best and brightest women—part of a top-secret program codenamed the Athena Project—are tasked with hunting down a Venetian arms dealer. But as team members Gretchen Casey, Julie Ericsson,

《風起了》是宮﨑駿獻給飛行夢想與和平信念的告白之作。本書完整呈現動畫從構想到製作的藝術歷程，收錄大量分鏡草圖、設定原畫與動畫完成圖，並收錄導演與製作團隊深入訪談，描繪出這部以真實歷史為底的幻想作品的創作靈魂，是吉卜力藝術迷不可錯過的收藏。The latest in the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli artbooks, which includes interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels from classics such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.The Wind Rises is Miyazaki’s love letter to the power of flight and the imagination, an examination of the rise of Japan’s military might in the years leading up to the Second World War, and a call for worldwide peace and harmony in the face of destruction. This book captures the art of the film, from conception to production, and features in-depth interviews with the filmmakers.

The follow-up to the number one bestseller PAPER AEROPLANESIt's a year and a half on from PAPER AEROPLANES, and Renee is now living idyllically with her Auntie Jo. They even have geese, and Renee likes to sit and watch them, wondering if she'll ever find 'the One' - someone who will love her no matter what, and be there for her no matter how bad things get. She and Flo are in their final year at school, and they've got some tough choices to make - like will they go to university? And if so where - and will they go together? Renee's usual ambivalence on the matter shocks Flo, who had assumed they'd continue as they were, the best and closest of friends, forever.She feels as though she needs Renee's support more than ever, so when a handsome young boy enters Flo's life, she finds herself powerfully drawn to his kindness, and his faith. Renee and Flo's friendship will soon be tested in a way neither of them could have expected - and if PAPER AEROPLANES was a book about finding friendship,

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

本書是 Niall Williams「Faha 系列」的第一部小說，亦曾入圍 2014 年 Man Booker Prize 長名單。故事由臥病在床的少女 Ruthie Swain 展開，她在雨聲淅瀝的閣樓房間裡，試圖透過文字尋回亡父的身影。她的周圍堆滿父親留下的近四千冊藏書，然而真正的故事並不只在紙頁之中，而是深植於愛爾蘭潮濕土地與世代傳承的記憶。Ruthie 透過書寫，重現家族與土地交織的歷史，也在文字裡找尋重生的力量。這是一封獻給文學與講述的情書，充滿詩意與深情。By the author of Four Letters of Love, the international bestseller now a major film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan. The first novel in Niall Williams’ beloved Faha series - longlisted for the 2014 Man Booker PrizeBy the author of Four Letters of Love, the international bestseller now a major film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan. The first novel in Niall Williams’ beloved Faha series - longlisted for the 2014 Man Booker PrizeLONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2014By the author of Four Letters of Love, the international bestseller now a major film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Pierce Brosnan‘A love letter to literature and storytelling’ Eimear McBride‘I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williams’ Ann PatchettIn her at

The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes), a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori), the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Acting as a kind of father-figure, M. Gustave leads the resourceful Zero on a journey that involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting; the battle for an enormous family fortune; a desperate chase on motorcycles, trains, sledges and skis; and the sweetest confection of a love affair - all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent.Inspired by the writings of Stefan Zweig, The Grand Budapest Hotel recreates a by-gone era through its arresting visuals and sparkling dialogue. The charm and vibrant colours of the film gradually darken with a sense of melancholy as the forces of history conspire against a vanishing world.

《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...

* * * Winner of the 2014 Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books * * *Stuff Matters by Mark Miodnownik is a unique and inspiring exploration of human creativity. 'Enthralling. A mission to re-acquaint us with the wonders of the fabric that sustains our lives' GuardianEverything is made of something...From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, Stuff Matters reveals the inner workings of the man-made world, the miracles of craft, design, engineering and ingenuity that surround us every day. From the tea-cup to the jet engine, the silicon chip to the paper clip, from the ancient technologies of fabrics and ceramic to today's self-healing metals and bionic implants, this is a book to inspire amazement and delight at mankind's creativity. 'A certain sort of madness may be necessary to pull off what he has attempted here, which is a wholesale animation of the inanimate: Miodownik achieves precisely what he sets out to' The

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