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It's Lulu's birthday and she's decided she'd like a pet brontosaurus as a present. When Lulu's parents tell her that's not possible, Lulu gets very upset. She does not like it when things don't go her

Anatole is the happiest, most contented mouse in all of Paris. He is Vice-President in charge of Cheese Tasting at Duvall's cheese factory. He works in secret at night--the people at Duvall have no id

Aided and abetted by his ventriloquist cousin, Wilbur, Elmer pretends to be blown away on the windiest day. They make fools of the other elephants, but when the laughter dies down, Elmer reassures the

Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a

No other country in the world evokes such contrasting sentiments as the United States of America. This is not new, but it has become particularly virulent in recent years. The reason is simple: after

A furry feline tale from the creator of Mog the Forgetful Cat and The Tiger Who Came to Tea! Grandpa has a black cat called Puss. They like eating bacon and chips together. The Jones family also have

This lavishly illustrated landscape-format hardcover is the opus work of the late Karl Linn. In it he presents his philosophies and practical wisdom to help people create their own shared spaces. The

From Don Winslow, the bestselling author of Savages (now an Oliver Stone film).Jack Wade was the rising star of the Orange County Sheriffs Department’s arson unit, but a minor scandal cost him everyth

A textbook for beginners in security. In this new first edition, well-known author Behrouz Forouzan uses his accessible writing style and visual approach to simplify the difficult concepts of cryptogr

Read and Think! is a four-level graded reading course that uses engaging real-world topics presented in the form of articles, plays, stories and letters to engage, motivate and challenge your students

一隻習慣自在生活的貓，遇上一位突然來訪的小寶寶，會發生什麼事？Mog 原本只想安安靜靜睡覺、自在玩耍，沒想到寶寶的出現打亂了她平靜的一天。Mrs Thomas 總說「Mog 最喜歡寶寶了」，但面對這位新朋友，Mog 好像開始有了不同想法……本書出自 The Tiger Who Came to Tea 作者 Judith Kerr，以溫暖幽默的筆觸描寫 Mog 第一次與寶寶相處的經驗。Mog 系列自 Mog the Forgetful Cat 問世以來已陪伴讀者五十年，日常家庭生活、孩子與寵物間自然有趣的互動，讓這隻有點迷糊又可愛的貓成為經典繪本角色。● 慶祝 Mog the Forgetful Cat 出版五十週年的特別紀念版本● Judith Kerr 經典 Mog 系列，以貓咪遇見小寶寶展開幽默的家庭故事● 作者亦創作經典繪本 The Tiger Who Came to Tea，作品長年受到親子讀者喜愛The illustrated adventures of the nation’s favourite cat, from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea.Share in fifty years of a really remarkable cat…Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny escapade about Mog’s first meeting with a baby…From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat!Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mog the Forgetful Cat with special anniversary editions of her much-loved adventures.Mog's peaceful day is shattered when a baby comes to

Featuring the work of renowned scholars, this anthology provides an introduction to Chinese aesthetics and literature.

獲《Kirkus》《School Library Journal》等專業書評推薦由 David Elliott 與插畫家 Randy Cecil 攜手完成，本書以詩歌形式，向世界上所有生物舉杯致意。從飛翔的鳥、神祕的魚，到黏人又忠心的狗，每一種生命都被描寫得誠懇而有趣。文字節奏輕快，畫面充滿細節與喜感，使閱讀成為一場聲音與圖像的遊戲。Here's to exuberant read-alouds! This picture book ode to joy invites us to celebrate the world's vast diversity - and feel pretty happy with our place in it, too.Here's to the birds!The Feather People!Birds!Here's to the birds and the bears and the bugs! Here's to the weird and wacky, the cute and creepy! From toothy fish to let-you-when-you're-sleeping cats to lick-lick-lick-lick-lick-lick dogs, every creature is unique and lovable . . . especially you! The infectious joy of David Elliott's wonderful read-aloud poem and Randy Cecil's brilliant, amusing artwork is sure to have children reciting along.

An introduction to Vincent van Gogh, as seen through the eyes of a small boy. There are reproductions of van Gogh's work.

Mummies are cool, but they’re creepy, too! Zack has faced aliens, vampires, time-travelers, ghosts, and Bigfoot—now find out what happens when he meets teenage mummy Ikhnaton (Icky for short).

This volume collects some of John McDowell's influential papers, written at various times over the last two decades. One group of essays deals mainly with issues in the interpretation of the ethical w

Three of a KindBetsy and Tacy are best friends. Then Tib moves into the neighborhood and the three of them start to play together. The grown-ups think they will quarrel, but they don't. Sometimes they

“Is there any such thing as political philosophy?” So begins this provocative book by one of the foremost figures in Continental thought. Here, Jacques Ranciere brings a new and highly useful set of t

Graduate-level text provides introduction to optimal control theory for stochastic systems, emphasizing application of basic concepts to real problems.

“A serious, powerful novel…[Gaines] is a writer of terrific energy.”—The NationThis is the story of Marcus: bonded out of jail where he has been awaiting trial for murder, he is sent to the Hebert plantation to work in the fields. There he encounters conflict with the overseer, Sidney Bonbon, and a tale of revenge, lust and power plays out between Marcus, Bonbon, Bonbon’s mistress Pauline, and Bonbon’s wife Louise.

★ 諾貝爾文學獎得主約翰．史坦貝克代表作★ 大蕭條時代最動人的友情與夢想寓言★ 短篇篇幅，卻擁有震撼人心的情感力量★ 殘酷現實與溫柔人性交織的經典之作在經濟大蕭條的荒蕪年代，流浪工人喬治與雷尼相依為命，穿梭於加州塵土飛揚的農場之間。他們一無所有，卻懷抱著同一個簡單而遙遠的夢——擁有一小塊土地、一間屬於自己的小屋，不再為生存奔波。喬治精明謹慎，雷尼力大無窮卻心智單純，如同孩子般依賴著喬治。這對看似不可能的組合，在孤獨與艱困之中成為彼此唯一的依靠。當他們終於在一座牧場找到工作，夢想似乎近在眼前，命運卻悄然逼近。一次無法預料的意外，將所有希望推向無法挽回的結局。《人鼠之間》以簡潔而深刻的筆觸，描繪友情、孤獨與人性，在殘酷世界中閃現的微光與無奈。A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression"A thriller, a gripping tale . . . that you will not set down until it is finished. Steinbeck has touched the quick." —The New York TimesJohn Steinbeck's classic novella follows an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet together they have formed a family, clinging to each other in the face of loneliness, and alienation, and hardship.Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. For George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and

"A triumph of the imagination. Rich, complex, impossible to put down."Alice HoffmanIn the middle of the twenty-first century, life as we know it has changed for all time. Shira Shipm

Samantha (known as Sam) is a fisherman’s daughter who dreams rich and lovely dreams--moonshine, her father says. But when her tall stories bring disaster to her friend Thomas and her cat Bangs, Sam learns to distinguish between moonshine and reality.Sam, Bangs & Moonshine is the winner of the 1967 Caldecott Medal.

序 我們認為兩岸若不交流，則台灣沒有出路，大陸若不改革，則中國沒有希望；我們也認為若沒有統一的中國，則必有分裂的台灣，政府若沒有明確的大陸政策，則必有分歧的台灣思想；我們也確知中國的希望在台灣，而中國人的前途在大陸。我們努力的取向則是立足台灣，胸懷大陸，放眼世界；我們奮鬥的目標在於以中國文化振興中華，以民主政治再造中國，以市場經濟重建大陸；其最終的目的是要以自由、民主、均富統一中國。 本書乃蒐集

One of the most respected translations of this key work of 18th-century philosophy, this text includes a brief introduction to the two works as well as abundant notes that range from simple explanati

Celebrate the generous love of extended families – and beards of all shapes and sizes! – in this playful and funny love letter to uncles and positive male role models."The book's unmistakable message about the many things that men (and boys) can and should be proud of being: playful, pretty, and powerful, all at once." Booklist (starred review)This highly original picture book for bedtime celebrates those less-immediate family members who kids may not live with, but who always show up and give their time, energy and love.Young Eli gets to spend a whole day with his eight adoring uncles – each with a different personality and unique, enviable beard! With lively text from an Emmy-nominated TV writer and bright, imaginative pictures from an award-winning illustrator, join Eli as he says his goodnights one by one after a busy day of treasured time together."A fun book to share with little ones. The illustrations and positive male role models are especially commendable." Inclusive Books for

The New York Times best-selling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every success

This bilingual exhibition catalogue, A World Within: The Art and Inspiration of Irene Chou, is published on the occasion of Asia Society Hong Kong Center’s eponymous exhibition. The catalogue celebrat

這本《Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas》以「詭趣聖誕」為主題，提供45頁以上的插圖，讓讀者體驗不一樣的節慶氛圍。內容涵蓋各種創意場景：送禮的吸血鬼聖誕老人、開心滑雪的骷髏、歡樂的小死神，以及詭異卻迷人的聖誕甜點。畫風簡潔，既保有可愛感，又帶點詭譎趣味，讓上色過程充滿驚喜。這本著色書既能作為假日娛樂，也能成為全年喜愛「Spooky Style」讀者的療癒陪伴。Colour over 45 pages of adorable festive fun in this super-cute colouring book.Revel in chillingly cheerful characters and jolly scenes!Have yourself a monstrous Merry Christmas with Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas, a winter wonderland where cozy meets creepy under the mistletoe. Enjoy haunted gingerbread houses, simmering cauldrons of cocoa, jaunty vampire Santas delivering gifts, ghoulishly cute Yule log cakes, happy bats catching snowflakes and so much more.- Explore more than 45 pages of adorably eerie kawaii art- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring these charming creatures to lifeFrom its sledding skeletons to its gleeful grim reapers, Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas is a holiday treat for anyone who celebrates spooky season all year long.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable spooky cute creatures in this cozy colouring book.Get ready to enjoy some ghoulishly good colouring! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Spoopy Fun immerses you in a charmingly eerie world, where kawaii and chibi characters frolic in delightfully creepy scenes. Join friendly ghosts, lovable monsters, witchy kitties, sweet reapers and playful bats as they embark on spooktacular adventures.- Explore more than 45 pages of frightfully adorable art- Use crayons, colored pencils or gel pens to bring these cheerful creatures to lifeFrom its boo-tiful charcuterie to its graveyard parties, Mangatopia: Spoopy Fun is a sweet treat for anyone who likes their creepy with a side of cute.

In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a “mission impossible” as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.

Help usher in a new era of student assessmentThis empowering guide revolutionizes the assessment process by putting students at the center. Dive into practical strategies and best practices for fostering social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies through student-centered assessments and discover how you can transform classrooms into inclusive spaces where learning thrives. Inside you′ll findHumanistic assessing practices to integrate into everyday teaching and learningBest practices for designing and implementing savvy SEL assessmentsWays to develop a classroom that is student empowered and culturally relevantRubrics, portfolios, and digital tools that demonstrate students' competencies and knowledge through an SEL lensExplore dozens of practical examples, case studies, and field-tested activities that support research-based teaching and learning across the curriculum. Assessing Through the Lens of Social and Emotional Learning inspires educators to move beyond traditional testin

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

Cleo and Chad are twins who have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Cleo needs to repeatedly clean herself, while Chad needs to repeatedly check his things. But this is getting in the way of everyday life! Can they overcome their compulsions and get better?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their chil

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair.Bear didn’t really like the painting. I mean, look at it.But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don’t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Whether it’s the tale of a missing Bird and a “talking” flower that has Bear bewildered or that of a blanket whose irresistible coziness inspires a comic misunderstanding, Jarvis’s well-honed timing combines with gentle humor and genuine affection that will have readers eager for m

The 2010s have seen an explosion in popularity of Chinese television featuring same-sex intimacies, LGBTQ-identified celebrities, and explicitly homoerotic storylines even as state regulations on “vulgar” and “immoral” content grow more prominent. This emerging “queer TV China” culture has generated diverse, cyber, and transcultural queer fan communities. Yet these seemingly progressive televisual productions and practices are caught between multilayered sociocultural and political-economic forces and interests.Taking “queer” as a verb, an adjective, and a noun, this volume counters the Western-centric conception of homosexuality as the only way to understand nonnormative identities and same-sex desire in the Chinese and Sinophone worlds. It proposes an analytical framework of “queer/ing TV China” to explore the power of various TV genres and narratives, censorial practices, and fandoms in queer desire-voicing and subject formation within a largely heteropatriarchal society. Through ex

WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic.Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book series. Nancy Drew is an ace at solving mysteries with brains, bravery, and bobby pins, and Judy is determined to solve mysteries too. So when Judy bumps into Mighty Fantaskey, she is excited to meet another Nancy Drew fan and to make a new friend. Excited, that is, until she visits Mighty’s house: it’s big and old and creaky and definitely haunted. It even turns Judy’s mood ring the color of fear! On Judy’s first visit, she hightails it out of there, leaving Mighty in the dust. But where is Judy’s favorite ring? Jeepers! Can Judy pluck up enough courage to go back and find it―and solve the real-life mystery waiting in Mighty’s attic?

The fourth book in a hilarious, heart-warming series for children from Costa Award-winning author A.L. Kennedy, illustrated by celebrated cartoonist Gemma Correll. Hold onto your underpants - there's