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A 2017 Caldecott Honor Book that The New York Times calls “both classic and ultracontemporary,” Leave Me Alone! is an epic tale about one grandmother, a giant sack of yarn, and her ultimate quest to finish her knitting.One day, a grandmother shouts, "LEAVE ME ALONE!" and leaves her tiny home and her very big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. Along the way, she encounters ravenous bears, obnoxious goats, and even hordes of aliens! But nothing stops grandma from accomplishing her goal--knitting sweaters for her many grandchildren to keep them warm and toasty for the coming winter.This slyly clever and unexpectedly funny modern folktale by Vera Brosgol is perfect for fans ofExtra Yarn and is certain to warm even the coldest of hearts.A 2017 Caldecott Honor BookA New York Times Notable Children's BookA National Public Radio Best Book of 2016A Horn Book Best Book of 2016A Huffington Post Best Picture Book of 2016商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨 因拍攝略有色差，

The funny and fabulous rhyming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog. The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... ‘"Sorry I'm late, Miss.I set off really early But on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." “Oh, no, he didn't.” “OH, YES, HE DID.”’ Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! Every day he tells a tall tale. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And who will believe him when he really does get captured in a net? Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children starting school Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers From the creators

本書以「月亮快來了」為反覆出現的低聲提醒，鋪陳夜晚來臨前的片刻時光。當白日的活動慢慢停歇，自然中的每個生命都各自找到歸處。文字簡單卻富音樂性，適合朗讀，也讓孩子在重複中感到穩定與放鬆。插畫以柔和而內斂的色彩，描繪默劇人物 Pierrot 與孩子靜靜觀看世界入睡的過程，是一本能陪伴孩子安心入眠的經典睡前繪本。Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan and Caldecott Honor and Newbery Honor winner Tomie dePaola have joined forces to create a stunning and lyrical new bedtime picture book that’s sure to become an instant classic.The moon’s almost here.Robin sings in her nest.Babies fly back to her,ready to rest.The moon’s almost here.There’s no time to play.Mama sheep hurries;Sun’s going away.Nighttime is approaching as each animal readies itself for bed in this lyrical picture book text by Patricia MacLachlan. In striking paintings with a calming palette, Tomie dePaola imagines the scene through the eyes of mime Pierrot and his child.

★ 倫敦地底的神祕城市「Lundinor」——普通物品竟擁有不可思議的魔法力量★ 節奏飛快、怪奇又幽默的英倫奇幻冒險當奶奶突然住院，艾薇與哥哥賽布意外闖入倫敦地下的神祕城市「Lundinor」。在這個世界裡，普通物品竟擁有奇妙魔法，而黑暗勢力正悄悄逼近。為了揭開家族祕密並拯救世界，兩人必須踏上一場驚險又充滿奇想的冒險。《The Crooked Sixpence》是一部節奏飛快、充滿英倫魔法魅力的奇幻小說。Welcome to a world where nothing is quite as it seems...Dive head first into the world of Lundinor in this magical adventure story for anyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their life. When their grandmother Sylvie is rushed to hospital, Ivy Sparrow and her annoying big brother Seb cannot imagine what adventure lies in store. Returning to Sylvie's house, they find it has been ransacked by unknown intruders - before a mysterious feather scratches an ominous message onto the kitchen wall.A very strange policeman turns up on the scene, determined to apprehend them...with a toilet brush. Ivy and Seb make their escape - only to find themselves in a completely uncommon world, where ordinary objects have amazing powers. The forces of evil are closing in fast, and Ivy and Seb must get to the b

(Lift-the-Flap Fairy Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk 試聽音檔)經典童話翻翻有聲書 此套書六個故事皆收錄在一片CD裡面，搭配六本平裝書。 收錄六則膾炙人口的經典童話故事，改寫為節奏活潑、朗讀感十足的押韻詩句，搭配英國人氣插畫家 Nick Sharratt 色彩鮮明、童趣十足的插畫。每本皆有翻翻頁與立體機關，提升孩子閱讀的趣味與互動感。隨書附有聲CD，聽著英國女演員 Anna Chancellor 說故事，無論自己聽或親子共讀都適合！適合年齡：3歲以上／親子共讀或幼兒自主閱讀入門🔊本套書內容：《三隻小豬》　呼呼呼～大野狼來了！快幫小豬把門窗關起來，小心煙囪那邊！《金髮女孩與三隻熊》　誰在偷吃粥？誰坐壞了椅子？還睡到小熊的床上啦！《灰姑娘》　仙女教母變～身～啦！來不及了快翻出南瓜馬車，跟灰姑娘一起參加舞會吧！《傑克與魔豆》　一顆魔豆爬上雲端，巨人家的大門敢不敢翻開來看看？《三隻山羊咯咯叫》　小心橋下的怪物！但山羊們可不怕，一起翻頁看他們怎麼對付壞傢伙！《小紅帽》　哎呀！大野狼躲在哪？快翻開森林、衣櫃和奶奶的被子找一找！1.Lift-the-flap Fairy Tales: The Three Little Pigs The Three Little Pigs, the traditional fairy tale is retold in irreverent, playful rhyme that's perfect for reading aloud, and brilliantly accompanied by Nick Sharratt's bright and vibrant illustrations. There are flaps to lift and pop-up surprises on every page: see what happens when the wolf huffs and puffs, be quick and close the doors and windows in the house of bricks, and watch the page pop up as the big bad wolf comes falling down the chimney! Inclu

這組官方授權的 Harry Potter Wizard's Wand and Sticker Book 迷你收藏品，是獻給全球粉絲的完美禮物。本套組包含一支八英吋的 Harry Potter 魔杖精緻複製品，細節靈感來自電影，可組裝或拆卸。這支魔杖具備聲光效果，只需輕按按鈕即可點亮，讓您感受施咒的魔法瞬間。本商品附有一個專屬展示架，方便您在不使用時將魔杖優雅地陳列於書桌或陳列櫃上。此外，套組還包括一本16頁迷你貼紙書，內含8張來自電影場景的全彩貼紙。這款獨一無二的袖珍收藏，是您犒賞自己或送給哈利波特迷的絕佳選擇（內含電池）。官方授權 Harry Potter 迷你魔杖複製品。八英吋精緻尺寸，按鈕即可發光。內含魔杖專屬展示架與貼紙書。Harry Potter Wizard’s Wand and Sticker Book includes a mini replica of Harry Potter’s wand with a light feature, and a unique stand, along with a 16-page book containing 8 full-color stickers.This one-of-a kind mini collectible set includes a deluxe light-up replica of Harry Potter’s wand and a sticker book filled with images from the films, a perfect gift for Harry Potter fans.*Specifications: Includes two wand pieces that when assembled form an 8 inch, finely detailed replica of Harry Potter’s wand, inspired by the films*Lights up: Wand lights up with easily accessible button*Wand Stand Display: Features a stand perfect for displaying when not in use*Book Included: 2-1/

作為劇場史研究的重要教材，本書以「溝通文化的演變」為主軸，重新思考劇場在歷史中的角色與功能。書中從早期口述與書寫文化談起，逐步推進至印刷、電子媒介與網路時代，探討表演如何形塑公共空間、民族認同與文化想像。第三版內容全面更新，新增史學專章、案例研究與時間軸設計，協助讀者建立清楚的歷史定位。本書文字條理分明，結構經重新調整後更利於教學使用，並搭配線上資源與發音輔助。學界普遍認為，本書不僅傳授劇場史的宏觀敘事，也引導讀者反思歷史書寫本身，是一部兼具深度與啟發性的研究導論。This new edition of the innovative and widely acclaimed Theatre Histories: An Introduction offers a critical overview of global theatre and drama, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods. Illustrating historiographical theory with case studies demonstrating the methods and interpretive approaches used by today's theatre historians, the authors offer a detailed and thorough examination of global theatre.Fully revised and renewed, features of this third edition include:A full color text design, heavily illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs and illustrationsDetailed historical, cultural and political timelines, enhancing students’ understanding of the context of each sectionBoxed case studies from a broad range of world cultures, buil

Minecraft 不只是遊戲，更是一個能動手思考的學習空間。本書從玩家熟悉的遊戲場景出發，介紹 redstone 方塊如何模擬現實世界中的電路與程式邏輯，讓讀者在建造機關與裝置的過程中，逐步理解編碼思維。內容著重於「怎麼想」而非死背指令，鼓勵讀者觀察、嘗試與修正。書中大量運用照片、示意圖與整理圖表，將抽象的程式概念轉化為可視化的操作流程，適合對科技、工程與創作有興趣的孩子閱讀。Introduced in 29, Minecraft™ has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft’s mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with “redstone” blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecraft’s virtual world. With this volume, readers will learn the logic and technology behind coding with Minecraft™. Photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and a graphic organizer help reinforce basic coding concepts.Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang (a game development studio owned by Microsoft Technology Corporation), and its use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this titl

奧斯卡影后、《紐約時報》暢銷書作家茱莉安．摩爾再度帶來《小雀斑草莓》系列的新冒險！大家最喜歡的紅髮七歲女孩，竟然開始掉牙了！如果牙齒能在學校掉下來，就能從保健室拿到特別獎勵，但萬一下課鐘響前牙齒還是不肯掉呢？故事輕鬆又逗趣，描寫小雀斑草莓為了「終極掉牙獎」而緊張又期待的一天，正處在換牙階段的孩子一定會笑著點頭認同。全書運用可預測的句型、簡單詞彙與重複節奏，搭配明亮活潑的插畫，特別適合孩子自行閱讀，是一本充滿成就感的入門橋梁書。Academy Award–winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Julianne Moore brings us more adventures from Freckleface Strawberry! Everyone’s favorite red-haired seven-year-old has a loose tooth! And if it comes out at school, she gets a special prize from the nurse. But what if it doesn’t budge before the bell rings? Kids who are at the stage of wiggly teeth will laugh along as they read this light and funny story about Freckleface’s pursuit of the ultimate loose-tooth prize.With predictable sentence patterns, simple words, frequent repetition, and bright, colorful illustrations, this is a new Freckleface Strawberry book that young readers can read all by themselves!

《Stampy's Lovely Book》是 Minecraft 超人氣 YouTuber Stampy 首度親自打造的官方書籍，完整呈現他充滿創意與歡樂的遊戲世界。從 Minecraft、Halo，到 Disney Infinity 與 Skylanders，本書將 Stampy 的「Lovely World」延伸到紙本之中，帶來滿滿互動內容。書中收錄遊戲挑戰、趣味活動、爆笑笑話，以及關於 Stampy 與朋友們的獨家小故事，讓讀者不只是閱讀，更能動手參與。其中還包括經典的 Stampy 蛋糕烘焙、漫畫單元，以及可以和朋友一起嘗試的各種任務，延續頻道中輕快、友善又充滿想像力的風格。本書節奏明快、內容親切，適合喜愛遊戲、YouTube 與 Minecraft 世界的孩子與青少年閱讀。對 Stampy 的粉絲而言，這不僅是一本書，更是一場走進他可愛宇宙的延伸體驗。Hello, this is Stampy—Minecraft superstar and host of the gaming channel Stampy!Introducing the one and only official book about YouTube sensation Stampy—by Stampy himself! From the worlds of Minecraft and Halo to Disney Infinity and Skylanders, Stampy’s lovely world grows more fun every day. That’s why Stampy’s Lovely Book is full of games, activities, hilarious jokes, and exclusive info about Stampy’s friends. There’s a Stampy cake bake (of course!), a comic strip, silly challenges to try with your friends, and much more. If you’re one of Stampy’s 6.5 million fans, then you NEED this book!商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨

《Spring Boot in Action》是一本專為熟悉 Spring Framework 的開發者所寫的實戰指南，聚焦於如何運用 Spring Boot 大幅簡化 Java 應用程式的開發流程。Spring Boot 以「約定優於設定」為核心理念，讓開發者跳過繁瑣的組態工作，快速啟動專案，將心力集中在應用程式的行為與商業邏輯上。作者 Craig Walls 以多年 Spring 開發與教學經驗，透過清楚且實用的範例，說明如何有效運用 Spring Boot 的自動組態機制，同時在需要時進行客製化調整。書中涵蓋測試、部署、Actuator 監控、命令列工具（CLI）、以及與 Groovy、Grails 的整合應用，完整呈現 Spring Boot 在實務開發中的優勢。本書內容務實、節奏明快，適合希望提升開發效率、減少設定負擔的 Java 與 Spring 開發者閱讀，是理解與上手 Spring Boot 的重要入門與進階參考。Although Spring Framework simplifies enterprise Java development, it can require a lot from developers in terms of framework configuration. Spring Boot radically streamlines the process of creating Spring applications by employing automatic configuration, along with a programming model built around established conventions for build-time and runtime dependencies. It also provides a component that gives insight into the internals of a running application and a handy CLI that can be used to write command-line scripts in Groovy. Developers who have used Spring Boot say that th

本書改編自Doozers的熱門情節，描寫 Pod Squad 為了最愛的蘿蔔而動腦想辦法的過程。Spike、Molly Bolt、Daisy Wheel 和 Flex 想種蘿蔔，卻發現農場空間不夠。植物需要陽光、水和養分，難道一定得在土裡生長嗎？透過觀察與討論，他們嘗試用「水」來種植，展開一場小小的實驗。故事用簡單句型呈現，將科學概念自然融入情節，鼓勵孩子想像、設計與嘗試。這是一本兼具故事性與基礎科學思維的小讀本。Doozers love radishes—and find a new way to grow them—in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of Jim Henson’sDoozers.The Pod Squad needs to find a place to grow radishes. Plants need soil, water, and sunshine to grow, but the Doozers have trouble finding the perfect spot. Then they learn that plants can grow in water instead of soil. Flex, Molly Bolt, Spike, and Daisy Wheel decide to give it a try…but will their radish garden grow?Encourage your little ones to imagine, invent, design, and create with the Doozers, brought to you by the creators ofFraggle Rock!TM & c 2015 The Jim Henson Company

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

在這個特別的聖誕夜，Katie與Jack被一聲巨大的噴嚏吵醒，意外展開一段飛越倫敦的冒險。他們與聖誕老人並肩，在馴鹿牽引的雪橇上穿越星空，從特拉法加廣場到柯芬園，協助送出一份份禮物。畫家以柔和色彩描繪倫敦的節慶光景，營造出充滿驚奇與溫度的夜晚。本書讓孩子在閱讀中感受聖誕的歡喜與分享的意義。Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with classic picture book character, Katie. When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a loud sneeze, little do they realise that they are about to embark on the most amazing evening! Soon they are flying high across London, over snow-dusted landmarks, through the star-scattered sky with the one and only Father Christmas, in his sleigh, with his magical reindeer! But can they help Father Christmas to deliver all his presents and be back in time for Christmas morning? This is the perfect gift and why not collect all 13 Katie titles, including Katie in London:London comes to life in this magical adventure - Independent on SundayThis story features some of London's best sights, including: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and many more landmarks.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換

★ 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

Charlie keeps saying that he won't ride again, but his friends won't believe him. After all, he has a place at racing school starting in a couple of months. OK, so he had an accident and fell off his

聚焦二十世紀末至二十一世紀初回應愛滋危機的美國文學，探討悲傷如何在文本中被書寫、處理，並進一步形塑性別與性向認同。作者以佛洛伊德精神分析為理論基礎，細讀多部關鍵作品，分析「哀悼」與「憂鬱」如何成為理解文本秩序與斷裂的關鍵。書中討論Edmund White、Michael Cunningham、Eve Sedgwick等作者的作品，並延伸至ACT UP Oral History Project的口述歷史檔案，呈現同志書寫與後現代詩學之間的交織。本書指出，文本不僅反映身分，也參與身分的生成與鞏固，對同志文學研究、酷兒理論與愛滋再現提供重要觀點。This book discusses the significance of late twentieth century and early twenty first century American fiction written in response to the AIDS crisis and interrogates how sexual identity is depicted and constructed textually. Pearl develops Freudian psychoanalytic theory in a complex account of the ways in which grief is expressed and worked out in literature, showing how key texts from the AIDS crisis by authors such as Edmund White, Michael Cunningham, Eve Sedgwick – and also, later, the archives of The ACT UP Oral History Project - lie both within the tradition of gay writing and a postmodernist poetics. The book demonstrates how literary texts both expose and construct personal identity, how they expose and produc

Marcus is a Cupid. Lena is a Reaper. Opposites attract in the exciting new Switched At First Kiss series by the acclaimed author ofThe Dirt Diary. Dared to kiss the adorkable Marcus Torelli at a party, Lena thinks it's the perfect opportunity to cross First Kiss off her list of "Things to Accomplish Before I Turn Fourteen."It's only when she gets sent on an assignment the next day she realizes something went horribly wrong. That ZING she felt wasn't the thrill of her first kiss she and Marcus have swapped powers! Lena is not your average eighth grader, she's a soul collector with an serious job to do. And Marcus turns out to be a supernatural matchmaker (like cupid, but without the diaper).Now logical Lena finds herself with the love touch, and sweet, sentimental Marcus has death at his fingertips. The truth is that Lena should never have taken that dare...because one little kiss has Lena and Marcus in a whole lotta trouble.Praise for Anna Staniszewski's The Dirt Diar

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

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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

在 The One and Only Ivan 中，讀者透過一隻銀背大猩猩的眼睛，看見被觀看、被限制，卻仍保有尊嚴與感受的生命。Ivan 長年生活在人造的空間裡，對世界的理解來自電視與畫紙，也來自身邊僅有的朋友。這樣的日子看似安穩，卻缺少選擇。當 Ruby 被帶離自然來到他們身邊，Ivan 被迫重新回想遺忘已久的森林與自由。這段轉變並不激烈，而是慢慢累積，透過畫畫、記憶與陪伴，一點一點發生。本書曾榮獲 Newbery Medal，並改編為 Disney+ 電影，是一部適合五至八年級讀者、也能引發成人共鳴的經典作品。Newbery Award WinnerWinner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point-of-view of Ivan himself.Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his a

Oxford Story Tree 故事叢書，特別為5-13歲初學英語的學生而精心編寫，共分七各級別，每級各有6-8本故事書，內容融合現實與想像，生動有趣，配合優美的彩色插圖，能夠增進小讀者的閱讀興趣，並加深他們對故事內容的理解。 ▌Oxford Story Tree能逐步培養小讀者的閱讀及語文能力。在閱讀的過程中，他們會認識故事的主要人物，看圖識字，促進理解能力和熟悉貫串不同的敘事技巧。 ▌圖片意涵豐富，十分貼近小朋友的日常生活，可引發共鳴，進而激發閱讀動機。 ▌書中句型、字彙十分實用，且文句淺顯易懂、份量適中，小朋友可藉由圖片輔助，輕鬆完成閱讀，增加學習信心。 ▌隨著級數越高，文法句構也隨之加深。故事內容更朝向冒險、幻想故事發展。充滿想像力的故事情節，讓讀者處處驚奇。 《級數對照》This seven levels of this series are graded by colourLevel 1 ------ Red Level 2 ------ Blue Level 3 ------ Green Level 4 ------ OrangeLevel 5 ------ PinkLevel 6 ------ PurpleLevel 7 ------ Brown 『 Magic key 』相關書目說明此套讀本其中部分書目(分屬不同級數)，其故事內容是因 Magic key 發揮魔力有時將主角變小，有時則帶領小

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在智慧型手機、社群平台與即時影音盛行的時代，隱私與言論自由之間的界線愈發緊張。本書由Mark Tunick出發，透過美國、歐洲、英國與澳洲等地的重要判例，分析當科技讓個人受到不必要關注時，法律與倫理應如何回應。作者先釐清隱私與言論自由各自的價值，再建立衡量兩者衝突的分析框架，討論何謂正當的隱私利益、新聞價值與「被遺忘權」。學界書評肯定其案例選擇具代表性、比較法視角清楚，是理解當代隱私與言論自由議題的重要入門與參考。比較法視角檢視隱私與言論衝突以關鍵案例建構分析框架適合法律與媒體研究讀者In an age of smartphones, Facebook and YouTube, privacy may seem to be a norm of the past. This book addresses ethical and legal questions that arise when media technologies are used to give individuals unwanted attention. Drawing from a broad range of cases within the US, UK, Australia, Europe, and elsewhere, Mark Tunick asks whether privacy interests can ever be weightier than society’s interest in free speech and access to information.Taking a comparative and interdisciplinary approach, and drawing on the work of political theorist Jeremy Waldron concerning toleration, the book argues that we can still have a legitimate interest in controlling the extent to which information about us is disseminated. The book begins by exploring why privacy a

本書以誇張又處處出奇的方式，教你「如何避免任何可能的危險」，無論是馬桶裡冒出鯊魚，還是你懷疑奶奶是機器人，Docter Noel Zone都有妙招。由喜劇演員David O'Doherty撰文、Chris Judge插畫，本書以手冊形式結合圖文，節奏明快，極富創意與幽默感。雖然名為危險指南，其實更像一場荒謬但精緻的想像遊戲，讓孩子在笑聲中，對日常觀察與邏輯思考產生興趣。無論是愛書的孩子，或是平常不愛閱讀的學生，都能從中獲得樂趣。Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE is a brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have everyone from reluctant readers to bookworms laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish. DOES IT WARN YOU ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF A SHARK COMES UP OUT OF THE LOO WHILE YOU ARE SITTING ON IT? Yes it does. AND HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR GRANNY IS A ROBOT? That too.AND WHAT TO DO IF A VOLCANO ERUPTS UNDERNEATH YOUR HOUSE? After you've made sure it's not a neighbour's barbecue, this book will let you know exactly how to deal with it. 'I dislocated my jaw laughing' Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis FowlWritten by Docter Noel Zone, the world's greatest (and only) Dangerologist, with the help of his neighbours:David O'Doherty

★ 當代藝術市場如何變成500億美元產業？一次看懂關鍵轉變★ 從小眾交易到全球運作，揭開藝術世界背後的運作邏輯★ 收藏家、學生與藝術愛好者必讀的市場入門書本書深入解析當代藝術市場的發展，從小眾交易到全球產業，揭示其背後的運作機制與關鍵角色，是認識藝術市場的重要入門之作。This highly readable and timely book explores the transformation of the modern and contemporary art market in the 21st century from a niche trade to a globalised operation worth an estimated $50 billion a year. Drawing on her personal experience, the author describes in fascinating detail the contributions made by a range of actors and institutions to these recent developments. The author's engaging style makes this informative text ideal for collectors, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the evolution of the unprecedented market for art which exists today.

Toward the end of the eighteenth century Ji Xiaolan, widely regarded as the most eminent scholar and foremost wit of his age, published five collections of anecdotes and discourses centering on the in

本書由暢銷繪本作家 Nicholas Allan 創作，以幽默又貼近幼兒生活的方式，描寫一位小王子學習如廁的過程。故事從「該上廁所了」這件大事開始，小王子被帶往皇家便盆工坊，眼前出現各式各樣天馬行空的設計：會唱歌的便盆、由柯基犬拉動的便盆，甚至還有會飛的皇家機器便盆。在笑聲與混亂之中，事情卻沒有想像中順利。當意外發生，小王子必須自己想辦法解決。故事用輕快節奏呈現孩子熟悉的尷尬與成長時刻，讓如廁這件事不再緊張，而是充滿想像力與自信。作者曾以 The Queen’s Knickers 獲得 Sheffield Children’s Book Award，本書延續其一貫的調皮幽默，也被媒體形容為「Lots of fun」，是一冊兼具娛樂與陪伴功能的親子共讀繪本。A jolly escapade through the world of potties, royalty and tiny accidents in this hilarious romp from the bestselling creator of The Queen's Knickers, Nicholas Allan.It's time for the prince to use his potty, so it's off to the Royal Potty Workshop! There are singing potties, potties pulled by corgis, and even super-duper flying Royal Robo-Potties!But it's hard work finding the perfect potty for the job ... especially when disaster strikes. Can the Royal Baby find his own solution?Praise for The Royal Nappy:'Lots of fun' The Sun

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

本書描寫Ifemelu與Obinze這對戀人，在尼日利亞軍政府時期各自踏上異鄉之路。Ifemelu赴美求學，經歷自由與孤獨，也首次感受到種族的重量；Obinze則在倫敦過著無身分的生活，在暗處尋找立足之地。十五年後，他們於民主化的尼日利亞重逢，舊情再燃，卻也面臨關於愛與歸屬的抉擇。Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie以細膩筆觸描繪離散的愛情與身份認同，折射當代移民的困境與夢想。本書以廣闊的視野與深切的情感，揭示人如何在變動的世界裡尋回自我。**DREAM COUNT, the searing new bestselling novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is out now!** WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD 'A delicious, important novel' THE TIMES 'Alert, alive and gripping' INDEPENDENT Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria. In America, Ifemelu suffers defeats and triumphs, finds and loses relationships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Meanwhile, Obinze plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London.Fifteen years later, when they reunite in a newly democratic Nigeria, and reignite their passion – for each other and for their homeland – they face the hardest decision of their lives. Fearless, gripping, spanning three continents

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A REAL TOUR DE FORCE [AND] A BEAUTIFUL FABLE...THE READER IS SWEPT ALONG BY SLOAN'S ENTHUSIAM."—GEORGE SAUNDERS, BLIP MAGAZINE"A book about passion—for books, for history, for the future...There is nothing about Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore that I didn't love."—Cory DoctorowThe Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco Web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few and never seem to buy anything; instead, they "check out" obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Clay concludes the store must be a front for something larger and engineers a complex analysis of the clientele's behavior with the help of his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore's secrets extend far b

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"Nothing will stop a strong-minded young Inuit girl from learning how to read."Olemaun is eight and knows a lot of things. But she does not know how to read. She must travel to the outsiders' school to learn, ignoring her father's warning of what will happen there.The nuns at the school take her Inuit name and call her Margaret. They cut off her long hair and force her to do chores. She has only one thing left -- a book about a girl named Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole.Margaret's tenacious character draws the attention of a black-cloaked nun who tries to break her spirit at every turn. But she is more determined than ever to read.By the end, Margaret knows that, like Alice, she has traveled to a faraway land and stood against a tyrant, proving herself to be brave and clever.Based on the true story of Margaret Pokiak-Fenton, and complemented by stunning illustrations, "When I Was Eight" makes the bestselling "Fatty Legs" accessible to young children. Now they, too, can meet this re

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淘氣貓 Slinky Malinki 再度登場。當家中布置聖誕樹、掛滿彩帶與飾品時，牠的好奇心再也按捺不住，一連串「貓咪風格」的意外隨即展開。Lynley Dodd 以節奏鮮明的押韻文字與生動構圖，捕捉出貓的神態與節慶的熱鬧氛圍。這本書不僅延續《Hairy Maclary》系列的幽默韻味，也展現作者對語感與節奏的掌握，是值得收藏的聖誕經典。Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers is a hilarious rhyming story by Lynley Dodd. 'Christmas was coming. Out came the tree, dressed up in finery, splendid to see.Trinkets and tinsel with baubles and bows, a mouse with a hat and a very red nose . . .' So begins Lynley Dodd's cracking Christmas tale told in her usual rollicking, rhythmic rhyme.Festive preparations are being made in Slinky Malinki's house and the rapscallion, mischievous cat is most curious about the Christmas tree. With its reindeer, ribbons, baubles and bells, it's too tempting a treat for Slinky not to investigate. So Slinky Malinki, with mischievous glee, creeps out from the shadows to climb up the tree...Lynley Dodd is an award-winning author/illustrator who lives in New Zealand. She is enormously popular for her rhyming stories of the unforgettable