Why Less Is More-More or Less

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──在台出版以來，長銷不斷──為什麼北歐人總是看起來自由且輕鬆？和在都市生活的我們相比，他們到底做了什麼？在都市上班，在悠閒的鄉間過生活少一點物慾，換來更多的時間、更多的興趣不替公司賣命，而是提升自己的能力和人脈拋棄追求名利的舊觀念，擁抱自由生活的幸福其實，我們都很想試試看……長期研究自由及幸福意義的本田直之發現，從物質獲得的滿足只能維持瞬間，但從經驗、經歷所得到的知識，卻會留一輩子。以北歐各國來說，或許不如日本富裕，但幸福指數非常高，這又是為什麼呢？為了找出答案，本田直之前往當地採訪。他發現，唯有拋開物質至上的傳統價值觀，改而追求工作、居住及生活上的自由，才能達到真正的快樂。你也想體驗「北歐式的自由生活」嗎？不妨這樣做──˙工作在都市，生活在鄉間的「雙城市生活」平日住在市中心，然後假日在鄉間生活。即使不如城市方便，但這種生活模式卻讓人在精神上變得充實。˙利用科技之便，做一個不受空間限制的「游牧上班族」不必隨時都待在公司，只要能連上網路，任何地方都可以工作。在喜歡的時間做喜歡的工作，這就是一種幸福。˙不追求全滿，而是體會「少即是多」的新價值觀過去大家追求物質至上，生活被車子、房子所束縛。從今天起，試著從這些制約中解放，自由自在的生活吧！▍從今天起，不再以「物質」為主，物慾少一點、幸福多一點，一起來實踐吧──（1）樂於工作（2）有好朋友，有親密的家人（3）經濟穩定（4）精神、肉體都很健康（5）要有帶刺激感的興趣及生活型態（6）時間可以自由安排（7）選擇適合居住的地方（8）思考事情的方式是正確的（9）把眼光放在未來（10）覺得自己有朝目標前進

★《商業周刊》2022期推薦書摘 ★你不是不夠自律，只是把力氣用錯了地方！你以為自己不夠成功，是因為不夠自律。但也許，問題不是做得太少，而是做了太多不重要的事。你跟著別人的清單早起、運動、斷食，完成一個又一個挑戰；看起來很努力，也得到許多肯定，卻依然焦慮、疲憊，離想要的人生越來越遠。《自律的陷阱》指出一個反直覺的真相：追逐別人的自律標準，可能正是最不自律的事。真正的自律，不是硬撐，也不是用更多任務填滿生活；而是看清楚什麼才值得你投入，把最強的努力，用在真正重要的人生課題上。「沒有自律的目標叫作一廂情願；缺乏清晰定義的紀律叫作漫無目的。最成功的商業領袖都有明確的願景，以及將其付諸實現的自律與行事準則。方法都寫在克雷格與丹尼爾的書裡。」——韋恩‧哈尼什（Verne Harnish），創業家學會（Entrepreneurs’ Organization）創辦人、Scaling Up作者「如果你想在職場與家中成為更優秀的領導者，你就得養成自律的習慣。但不是要你多找事做，而是找對事來做。本書會教你方法。」——強‧高登（Jon Gordon），17本暢銷書作家「這套系統是強大工具，不僅讓我在工作時保持專注、帶動公司成長，也得以騰出更多時間陪伴家人。」——沙蘭‧斯里瓦察（Sharran Srivatsaa），Acquisition.com執行長暨管理合夥人、連續創業家「音樂產業絕非弱者能輕易立足的地方。與克雷格共事的經歷，是我人生旅程中非常重要的一章，教會了我自律、強大的領導力，以及家庭生活平衡的重要性。滿分10分，大力推薦！」——賽斯．莫斯利（Seth Mosley），葛萊美獎得主、音樂製作人與詞曲作家

Return to the dynamic world of KPop Demon Hunters with this official coloring book!From hunters to demons to the fans they fight for—there’s a coloring page for everyone in this official KPop Demon Hunters coloring book! Style HUNTR/X for a savage demonic takedown with Rumi’s iconic yellow motorcycle jacket, Zoey’s teal top, and Mira’s magenta pigtails. Pull out baby blues and pastel pinks for Saja Boys' bubbly debut of "Soda Pop," and your richest reds and blacks for their riveting performance of "Your Idol." Use some golden metallics to finally seal the Honmoon. Or color things your way to bring your own vibrant imagination to the hit animated film!With 40 illustrations on thick paper and all the intricate details coloring fans crave, this coloring book is the perfect opportunity to spend more time with favorite characters and scenes from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

Unlock a world of Disney magic and LEGO®' adventure with this essential character guide ' including a Jessie minifigure from Toy Story!Meet more than 150 LEGO® Disney minifigures and mini dolls, from Mickey and Minnie Mouse to Princess Elsa and even Walt Disney himself! Explore the heroes, villains, princesses, friends, and locations from your favourite Disney films.Everything you need to know about the enchanting world of LEGO® Disney:Discover the latest LEGO® variants of beloved Disney characters, including fan favourites like Princess Ariel, alongside rare minifigures you've never seen before!Loaded with fun facts about the best-loved Disney characters and locations ' all presented in charming LEGO® detailIncludes a collectable LEGO® minifigure of Jessie from Toy Story ' a must-have addition to any Disney or LEGO® collectionPacked with colourful images and fascinating facts, this guide is a magical must-have gift for Disney fans aged 5-8, as well as lifelong fans and collectors of a

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

A classic but contemporary tale for 3-to-7-year-olds featuring a hilariously grumpy seafarer and her trusty dog sidekick who get swallowed by a whale. For fans of Caldecott Honor books Bear Came Along and Leave Me Alone.Stoic seafarer Maude and her canine sidekick Claude head out to fish as they have done every day for many years. But this time, something unexpected happens. (Maude hates it when something unexpected happens.)They get swallowed by a whale. What does one do when one is swallowed by a whale? Throw a farewell party, I guess. (Maude loves a good party.)Hilarity ensues as more and more creatures get swallowed and Maude has to keep changing her party plans. (Maude does not love crowds.)Will Maude and the whale part ways, or is this the end? (Maude would prefer it if we could hurry this up.)Okay, okay. Read on to find out.

The second book of the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling apocalyptic adventure series, now in paperback with custom-designed sprayed edges! A Netflix Original series! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid The zombies are disappearing. This might seem like a good thing, since zombies eat your brains, but normal human kid Jack Sullivan is suspicious. He keeps hearing an eerie shrieking noise that seems to be almost summoning the zombies--but to where, and for what (probably) foul purpose? Jack, his three best friends (maybe the only people left on Earth), and their pet monster Rover need to get to the bottom of this. Along the way they encounter a lot more than they bargained for, including a giant Wormungulous, a pizza parlor monster hangout, an ancient evil who destroys worlds, and a stereo system that is totally bomb. Can Jack figure out why the zomb

A sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art from Dave Eggers, the award-winning, bestselling author ofThe Circle,Hologram for the King, andThe Eyes & the ImpossibleCricket Dib, born on the American prairie, has no particular prospects or ambitions until, in grade school, he realizes he can draw. He soon meets a girl, Olympia Argyros, one year older, who is captivating and brilliant and far more worldly. Recognizing his talent, she convinces him to deface, with profound vulgarity, a popular playground. Under her direction, he does it willingly, already in love, and thus begins a sixty-five-year entwining between Cricket and Olympia, encompassing friendship, working partnership and love affair. Together they go to art school—an experience of dubious value—and then navigate the art world for the next fifty years, together and apart.Contrappostois a moving and very funny novel about allies and art, and what it means to be an artist. All through their lives,

投資大師們的指定教科書巴菲特說：「別人貪婪時我恐懼，別人恐懼時我貪婪。」索羅斯說：「市場總是錯誤的。」華爾街教父 班傑明‧葛拉漢：「不做群羊，一要正確思考，二要獨立思考。」在價格處於高位時對利多消息保持懷疑，在價格處於低位時對利空消息保持懷疑。本書的五大原則總結：1. Your main purpose must be to keep the mind clear and well balanced. Hence, do not act hastily on apparently sensational information; do not trade so heavily as to become anxious; and do not permit yourself to be influenced by your position in the market.1.你必須目標明確，頭腦冷靜，不能因一些道聽塗說的消息而莽撞行事；不要過度交易讓自己變得焦慮；更不能盲目地固執己見。2. Act on your own judgement, or else act absolutely and entirely on the judgement of another regardless of your own opinion."To many cooks spoil the broth."2.要麼依照自己的判斷行動，要麼無視自己的看法、絕對徹底地按別人的判斷行動。「人多手雜反而壞事。」3. When in doubt, keep out of the market. Delays cost less than losses.3.當心存疑慮、游移不定時，不要進行交易，延誤成本小於虧損。4. Endeavor to catch the trend of sentiment. Even if you should be temporarily against fundamental conditions, it is nevertheless unprofitable to oppose it.4.努力培養對走勢的敏感度，即使目前你還不能把握它，但這也絕不會是作無用功。5. The greatest fault of ninety-nine percent out of

A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script.“A luminous story of love, duty, and the tension between the two, Dolly All the Time is less like a novel and more like a place I never wanted to leave. This might be my new favorite!” —Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling authorIf they start by pretending, can they end with something real?Dolly Brick has never met a problem she couldn’t solve. Not when her mom left when she was twelve, and not at thirty-nine when she moves with her son back to Whitfield, Rhode Island, for the summer to keep her dad and brother from losing the family home.So when she comes across Stewart Whitfield—annoyingly handsome scion of the Whitfield family—with a flat tire and at the wrong end of a very public, very humiliating breakup, it’s in her nature to help. But Stewart’s proposed arrangement ends

For fans of Shut Up, This Is Serious, this humorous, relatable novel gives an honest look at what it's like to fall in love for the first time...with someone you were sure you hated. High school senior Mayte has never been kissed, but it hardly matters. Her abuelita has cancer, her half sister with special needs has moved in, and college is off the table--family comes first. She keeps her problems to herself; why burden everyone she loves with more? Meanwhile, fellow senior Auggie is set on attending an elite creative writing program. But as the self-proclaimed most boring person alive, he can't exactly write the next great American novel when he's struggling to write a short story for college applications. After an awful blind date ("disaster" doesn't even begin to describe it), Mayte and Auggie are forced together by their merging social circles. The pair must at least pretend to get along...but soon they develop actual feelings. Then tragedy strikes Mayte's family. Auggie feels comp

A hilarious picture book about an endearing little crank who thinks the museum is absolutely awful . . . or is it actually awesome? Art can be a lot of things--wondrous, inspiring, transformative . . . but mostly it's boring! And visiting an art museum? Double boring! Come along with a curmudgeonly young boy--who's more interested in finger painting his cat than "admiring art"--as he's begrudgingly taken to the local museum by his well-meaning mother. Seriously, what's so great about scribbles and squares and dots? OK, sure, that portrait made of cubes is kind of cool. And those sculptures made of clay are pretty awesome . . . Gasp! Maybe he does like art after all?! Well, would that be so awful? Witty and informative (but never boring!), author Cassi McCreight and Xindi Yan, illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling Busy Betty series, have paired up to create a laugh-out-loud romp all about art appreciation. With nods to famous artists and art movements on every page, and back mat

The launch of a brand-new series from blockbuster Warriors author Erin Hunter about two orphaned cat sisters who discover a secret world of magical creatures . . . and the humans who are out to control them.Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens. After their mother's death, they settled into a scrappy life in the heart of the city. But when a mysterious fire rips through their makeshift shelter, they're left searching for a new home. Luna is immediately drawn in by the strange, secretive animals they meet in the park--animals they can somehow talk to . . . and who unlock her ability to perform magic. Willow is less sure about these so-called "attuned" animals and has no interest in joining their world--or their fight against the human witches who seek to "bind" the animals to them.As Luna and Willow come to realize their own unique magic, they find themselves at odds, separated by destiny, with the fate of the whole city in their paws.

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Cats are renowned for being independent creatures content to do their own thing, in their own time. They can be aloof, distant and independent - yet many of us adore our cats, and wonder if we could do more to make them return our affection and attention.My Cat is Ignoring Me!? answers 50 frequently asked questions about how to choose, care for and live with your cat. Boy or girl? Long haired or short? And when they've taken over the sofa, the kitchen and the bed, is the house their place or yours? Follow these simple steps to ensure you create the best possible lifestyle for your cat, and they'll never ignore you again! Probably...maybe.

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eleventh book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, can a mysterious new mascot at Ella Mentry School help the kids beat their rivals?A.J. and his friends lost the spelling bee to those pesky kids at Dirk School. Could Dirk’s school mascot have anything to do with it? It quickly becomes clear that Ella Mentry School will need a mascot if they ever want to win again!Then, a mysterious gorilla mascot shows up at Ella Mentry School. His presence starts raising morale—he even makes A.J. like coming to school! But will the rise of school spirit be enough to help A.J. and Andrea beat Dirk School in the geography bee, or is this competition set to be another embarrassing defeat?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his frien

A National Bestseller - Recommended by Financial Times as "What to Read in 2025" "The central argument of Our Dollar, Your Problem--that the greenback's pre-eminence was never guaranteed and might plausibly be overturned--could hardly be more timely."--The Economist A leading economist explores the global rise of the U.S. dollar and shows why its future stability is far from assured Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America's currency might not have reached today's lofty pinnacle without a certain amount of good luck. Drawing in part on his own experiences, including with policymakers and world leaders, Kenneth Rogoff animates the remarkable postwar run of the dollar--how it beat out the Japanese yen, the Soviet ruble, and the euro--and the challenges it faces today from crypto and the Chinese yuan, the end of reliably low inflation and interest rates, political instability, and the fracturing of the dollar bloc. Americans cannot take for granted that the Pax Dollar era will last in

從古文明遺跡到都市傳說，本書彙整一則則關於「消失」的故事。Library of Alexandria的典籍何在？Amelia Earhart究竟飛向何方？傳說中的Loch Ness Monster是否仍潛伏水中？這些疑問交織成一場跨越時空的探索。本書同時提醒我們，許多事物雖然遠去，卻以另一種形式延續。恐龍化為化石，渡渡鳥留下近親Nicobar pigeon，昔日的集體狂熱，也能在當代流行文化中找到回聲。內容深入淺出，帶著輕快幽默的語氣，讓閱讀如同一次知識尋寶。From the missing pages of the Library of Alexandria to the whereabouts of Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, The World's Last Mammoth and other Missing Marvels is a treasure trove of mysterious and long-gone things: absent animals, bygone buildings, missing monarchs, past palaces and more... But all is NOT lost - along the way you'll also find the survivors and modern marvels of things gone by.Explore the lost splendour of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, ponder the fate of historical figures like Cleopatra or Genghis Khan and unravel the mystery behind Amelia Earhart's disappearance. And while we may no longer have dinosaurs, we have fascinating fossils to ogle at instead. We can call the Dodo's closet-living relative, the Nicobar Pigeon, and even though the

BATTLE AT FEI RIVERAs the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end—and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, without which he knows they have no chance of defeating their ultimate foe. Xiang Shu, meanwhile, makes a drastic decision to solve what to him is the more pressing problem: Chen Xing’s imminent, fated death. Other forces are at work here, though, than the exorcists and their enemies, and when the pivotal moment arrives, nothing goes as either Xiang Shu or Chen Xing could possibly have planned…Series Overview: Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the S

【反確定不是不確定，而是反抗確定性陷阱。】為什麼我們愈篤定，社會愈分裂？在這個過度確信的時代，我們最缺少的不是立場，而是有勇氣承認「自己可能錯了」。「每個故事都有三個版本：我的版本、你的版本，還有真相。」當我們掉進「確定性陷阱」時，就會輕易認為那些意見相左的人，如果不是壞（充滿仇恨），就是笨（無知愚蠢）。特別是面對社會與政治議題時，因為自身道德上的優越感，導致人們更加義憤填膺。確定性思維會讓人認為：那些我們最在乎的事情，原因和解方明明就顯而易見。但事實上，從個人選擇到種族、性別等爭議性議題，在道德或倫理上往往極其複雜。當每個人都堅信自己握有真理，只會助長世界更加壁壘分明，最終導致人們苛刻批評，甚至將反對者妖魔化。作者指出，這種「絕對的確定性」會讓人陷入三種思考盲點：•定論謬誤（The Settled Question Fallacy）：把自己的知識視為定論，對某件事深信不疑，自然會將相反觀點視為錯誤，甚至視為威脅，這會讓人封閉探問與對話的可能性。•對等知識謬誤（The Fallacy of Equal Knowledge）：我們天真地假設「只要你讀了同樣的書、知道了同樣的資訊，你就一定會同意我」，卻忘了即使擁有相同的資訊，也會因為個人經歷而有不同的解讀。•已知意圖謬誤（The Fallacy of Known Intent）：當對方反對我們的觀點時，我們不僅覺得是他錯了，甚至否定他的人格，這是忽略了在善與惡之間，也存在著灰色地帶。「唯一真正的智慧，是知道自己一無所知。」──蘇格拉底當我們不再急著審判，放下非黑即白的定見，開始好奇「為什麼你是這樣想？」那道隔絕彼此的高牆才會開始崩塌。我們誤以為自己是透過窗戶看世界，看見了毫無雜質的真相；其實，我們是站在哈哈鏡前，只能看見被信念扭曲後的倒影。願意質疑自身思維，未必會浮現正確答案，卻能幫助我們看見世界的複雜全貌，減少兩極化狀態。本書充滿社會學的洞見，啟發我們鬆動心中那份確信，接納每一種看法都有被提出、檢視與討論的空間。

★ 如果愛麗絲「太晚回到仙境」，世界會崩壞嗎？★ 《Twisted Tales》系列再出擊，顛覆《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》經典結局★ 豪華刷邊版收藏登場，黑暗童話迷必收！本書以「愛麗絲太晚回到仙境」為核心設定，描繪她在現實與幻想交錯中，重新踏入危機四伏的仙境，對抗紅心皇后的統治。結合奇幻冒險與自我成長，情節緊湊、氛圍黑暗，是經典童話的全新詮釋。What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Climb down the rabbit hole in this tale based off Disney's Alice In Wonderland, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way. Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her. She'd rather spend golden afternoons with her trusty camera or in her aunt Vivian's lively salon, ignoring her sister's wishes that she stop all that "nonsense" and become a "respectable" member of society. Alice is happy to meander to Miss. Yao's teashop or to visit the children playing in the Square. She's also interested in learning more about the young lawyer she met there, but just because she's curious, of co

「有可能把披薩送到太空站嗎？蝴蝶是如何幫助人類生產食物的？為什麼辛辣食物會讓我們嘴裡『燒』的？什麼是乾冰？食物中毒的成因是什麼？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入酪梨艾沃的奇妙旅程，探索食品科學的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的濃厚興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索各個科學領域的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格融入小學階段的科學知識包含二維碼連結更好地記住訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Is it possible to deliver pizza to a space station?How do butterflies help produce food for humans?Why does spicy food cause our mouth to 'burn'?What is dry ice?What causes food poisoningCurious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Avo the avocado on an exciting journey and learn all about food science.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articles,

「為什麼切開的蘋果過一段時間會變褐色？肥皂是如何去除污垢的？如何在家製作火山模型？為什麼自行車會生鏽？什麼是酸雨？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入試管泰西的奇妙旅程，探索化學的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的持續興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索各個科學領域的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格融入小學階段的科學知識包含二維碼連結更好地記住訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Why does a cut apple turn brown after some time?How does soap remove dirt?How can you make a model of a volcano at home?Why causes a bicycle to rust?What is acid rain?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Tessie the test tube on an exciting journey and learn all about chemistry.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articles, fun cartoons, suggested ha

Have you ever wondered what stars are made of, or how they blaze into life? What about how a black hole works, or whether there's alien life somewhere in the universe?These are the kinds of incredible questions that astronomers spend their days trying to answer. This book won't only give you basic answers, it really digs in to explain some seriously cool and mysterious ideas, from gravity to the origin of the universe to the problem of warping through spacetime.Find out what Astronomers and Cosmologists have discovered so far, how on Earth they figured it all out, and the head-scratching problems they're still puzzling over in this thrilling introduction.Chapters in this book include:- Space rocks- How light works- Studying stars- Black holes- Gravity- Is anybody out there?Exploring complex ideas in easy-to-digest chunks, with expert input from astronomer Dr. Sheila Kanani MBE, Astronomy for Beginners is perfect for space-obsessed children aged 10 and above.Discover more from Usborne's

Strap in for a thrilling journey through the exciting world of MATHEMATICS! This fast-paced, fun-filled book seamlessly blends COMIC BOOK ACTION with mind-bending MATH FACTS.Embark on a quest with Professor Katzenstein, the world's most intrepid, all-action mathematician, as he unravels the secrets of numbers, patterns, and equations in this vibrant, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising - so this exploration of mathematics will be anything but ordinary! - Do you know why your body is like a donut?- Have you ever wondered how many times you can fold a piece of paper?- Have you uncovered the secret mathematics of a sunflower? Get to the bottom of these big ideas and more in this laugh-out-loud series that's a cross between Peanuts and Euclid. This infectiously enthusiastic celebration of mathematics is ideal for inspiring young minds aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Profes

Fate doesn't favour the wicked. From the #1 bestselling Twisted Sisters, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, comes the explosive third installment in their Zodiac Academy spin-off series. Full blurb coming soon. ***This is an enemies-to-lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. You'll be left gasping for breath and aching for more of the dark and twisted Fae who lurk between the pages and they might just be irredeemable...***

Fox--the beloved and popular trickster character featured in the Geisel Award-winning books Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, and Fox the Tiger--is on the move! But Fox knows that life is about the journey, not the destination, and if his untraditional transportation methods get him in a bit of trouble, he can always try again tomorrow. Kirkus Reviews calls Corey R. Tabor "a master of the early reader."Where is Fox going? But more importantly, how is he getting there?A train? A bus? A surfboard? A waterfall? Fox's travel methods may be a bit unusual, but we would expect nothing less from our terrific, trickster friend.Wry, repetitive text with carefully chosen language and a limited vocabulary allows for an accessible read while charming illustrations provide context and comedy in Corey R. Tabor's award-winning Fox series, making it a perfect choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. The Fox series, which is comprised of both picture books and beginning readers, has received thr

★ 超過25隻兔子、25個房間的尋找遊戲繪本★ 展開超大拉頁，一次看見整棟兔子公寓★ 每一頁都是尋找與發現的小驚喜★ 春天與復活節最療癒的兔子繪本Rabbit Residence 是一棟住著二十五戶兔子的公寓，每個房間都有不同的故事與角色。當新的兔子家庭搬進來，讀者將跟著他們探索整棟公寓，發現各種有趣細節。本書結合故事與尋找遊戲，透過可愛插畫與豐富畫面，呈現一個充滿友情與社群溫度的兔子世界。Come and stay in this seek-and-find picture book where more than twenty rabbit residents are waiting to welcome you to their adorable apartment building! The Rabbit Residence is a five-story apartment building with twenty-five homes inside. That means this one picture book actually has over twenty-five stories, each featuring delightful rabbit residents. Today, a new rabbit family is moving in, which is the start of a whole new story . . . Follow the rabbit family as they navigate their new home, and help them find their new neighbors along the way! From Gardener Rabbit to Wizard Rabbit, the apartments feature all kinds of different rabbits with individual passions and professions, inspiring young readers to pursue their own! And remember, no matter what kind of rabbit you may be, or what kin

My tiger loved cake, and I went with him to the cake shop. Then he got a bad tooth, so I went with him to the dentist.My tiger didn't like sitting in the waiting room, climbing onto the dentist chair, or being told by the dentist what to eat. Especially when she said no more cake!What's a tiger supposed to eat?A bossy adult is made to look silly and a charming tiger wins the reader's heart in this subversively funny story about a love of cake and the pull of natural tiger instincts.