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Billy和他最好的朋友Ash參加了學校的郊遊，去動物園學習有關瀕危動物的知識。但是當他們到達時，小怪物們迫不及待地開始探險。很快，在老虎園區惹出了麻煩，Gloop被猴子綁架了，整個班都將面臨一場爬行動物的驚喜.....Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.Billy and his best friend, Ash, are on a school trip to the zoo to learn all about endangered animals. But when they arrive, the Mini Monsters can't wait to explore. Soon there's trouble in the tiger enclosure, Gloop's been kidnapped by a monkey and the whole class is in for a REPTILE SURPRISE!Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most reluctant reader.

Guess who's getting dressed ... is it you?Who's put on some stripy socks? Is it reindeer? No, it's Fox!Who's put on this spotty coat? Is it Cat? No, it's Goat! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and with deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés. Together they bring wit and joyful warmth to the daily routine of getting dressed.With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread and a mirror at the end, the littlest of readers will love the surprise each turn of the page holds. This bold and colourful board book is sure to become a fast favourite.

Laugh in surprise when you find out which animals are going to sleep behind the flaps! Can you guess?Who’s that snoring by the log? Is it Duck? No! It’s Frog! A brilliantly interactive, stylish, young and fun Guess Who board book from beloved storyteller Smriti Halls and with deliciously vibrant artwork from internationally-renowned artist Marta Altés. Together they bring wit and joyful warmth to the bedtime routine. With funny animals cleverly disguised on each spread and a mirror at the end, the littlest of readers will love the surprise each turn of the page holds.This bold and colourful board book is sure to become a fast favourite.

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson tap deep into childhood curiosity with a mind-tickling ode to the open-ended.Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In this spare yet expansive narrative, acclaimed author Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound. Some make us giggle. Others challenge our assumptions. The result is a quirky, wandering exploration of where the best questions lead – to stories. Intriguing, richly interactive, and brought to vivid life by, Caldecott Honor Artist, Christian Robinson’s bright and whimsical illustrations, Twenty Questions is a charming invitation to speculate without limits and know no bounds.

With illustrations by best-selling artists Eilidh Muldoon, there''s something for every green thumb in this superb and imaginative garden-themed coloring book.New from bestselling illustrator Eilidh Muldoon.Gardening is one of the most popular hobbies in the country. This book includes lots of garden-themed illustrations by bestselling artist Eilidh Muldoon to colour in.From gardening tools, ponds, greenhouses, allotments and herb gardens to beehives, walled gardens, hanging baskets, garden residents such as birds, insects and hedgehogs, as well as many native plants flowers, and vegetables, theres something for everyone with green fingers in this superb and imaginative colouring book.

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes another page-turning book filled with 250 amazing facts, photos, and illustrations.What in the wow is a moonbow?Where in the wow was a cat named mayor?Why in the wow is bubblegum pink?And how in the wow does Uranus stink?From an island of pigs to astronauts who wear diapers, the world is full of bonkerballs stuff! Luckily, Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 more fantastic but true facts, covering topics such as roller coasters, mysteries, presidents, big mistakes, language, poop, and more!Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a jaw-dropping survey of some of the most astounding, gross, and all-around-weird scientific facts that will totally wow your world!

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

本書詳述貿易融資實務指引，更導入各層面應有風險認知及管理；輔以實務案例、法令規範及作者多年專業積累經驗進行論述剖析，引導讀者跨越貿易融資及風險管理的高門檻，實為從事或研究貿易融資實務之人士最佳參考指引。本書2013年1月出版，獲得讀者肯定，出版僅年餘即銷售一空，正逢國際商 (ICC) 修訂頒布「國際間標準銀行審單實務ISBP745」，又逢「國際應收帳款承購業務」(International Factor-ing) 盛行，增刪部分內容，本書於2014年08月「再版」問世，以應讀者需要。 近年來發生「博達」、「潤寅」等上市公司，應收帳款詐騙案，多家外匯銀行「中箭落馬」，損失數百億，授信風險管理再度「展露頭角」，備受重視。又貿易融資牽涉範圍甚廣，外匯銀行海外單位遍布多國，海外單位所在國國情與我國不同，適用法規迴異，本篇不宜列入應宜增、刪。 三版另增列授信風險管理「筆者觀點建議12篇」，將貿易實務「學」、「用」、「經驗」中，提出可行性建議供讀者參考，另因垂直分工資金需求，供應鏈交易融資興起，又鼓勵業者分散風險，善用「中國輸出入銀行保險、保證及融資等功能性業務」，特增加篇幅三版再現，以「饗」業者。

The clever and hilarious star of the Geisel Award winners Fox at Night and Fox the Tiger is back in another I Can Read adventure.There's only one Fox . . . except when there are two!Will Fox outfox this new fox? Or will he make a new friend?Carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and whimsical illustrations, Fox versus Fox is ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. Other Fox books include Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, Fox versus Winter, Fox the Tiger, Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.

Owly, the little owl with a heart of gold, returns for another forest adventure in this Eisner-winning series about friendship!Owly always reaches out to a friend in need.Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. In this collection of nine stand-alone stories, Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return!Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers and is a perfect introduction to graphic novels!

地球文明存在著東、西兩個文明波，因為「地球轉動」的緣故，帶動文明波消長，各以約八百年為一個周期，交替循環，二者合計約一千六百年形成一個周期。林英臣先生以「文明波周期」（Civilization Cycle）、「社會系統」（Social System）的「文明法則史學」分析中國各朝代的興亡，書成《中國文明興亡史》，從西周到中華人民共和國的成立。他認為一個「社會系統」（Social System）大約四百年，並分析其a、b、c、d、e、f、g點，a為「創造起始點」、b至c為「成長期」，c、d、e為「高峰（原）期」，e為「衰弱開始點」，f為「續衰點」，g為「滅亡點」。但也可能出現Double Social System，例如西漢、東漢；北宋、南宋。

Paper World: Ocean uses ingenious paper cuts to reveal the wonders of our planet's oceans, from the microcosm of a rock pool, to the strange creatures living in the very deepest waters. With detailed art by paper-cut artist Gail Armstrong, a fact-packed text, and flaps and die-cuts on every spread, this unique novelty book will appeal to all the family. Fact-checked by Marine Biologist Dr Helen Scales.Also available:Paper World: Planet Earth (published 2019)Paper World: Space (published 2020)Paper World: Human Body (published 2023) Winner of the ASE Reader's Choice Award 2023

Get ready for another epic Hilo adventure in the laugh-out-loud funny New York Times Bestselling graphic novel series— this time Hilo's favorite magical warrior cat, is going to boarding school!"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANWelcome to the Wombatton Academy of Better Magic!Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students started disappearing? Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery and reunite with Hilo and her friends on Earth?!Full of action, humor, and lots of heart—the New York Times calls Hilo, "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family." Don't miss out on the latest installment of this beloved series that kids and grownups love!

Get ready for another epic Hilo adventure in the laugh-out-loud funny New York Times Bestselling graphic novel series— this time Hilo's favorite magical warrior cat, is going to boarding school!"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANWelcome to the Wombatton Academy of Better Magic!Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students started disappearing? Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery and reunite with Hilo and her friends on Earth?!Full of action, humor, and lots of heart—the New York Times calls Hilo, "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family." Don't miss out on the latest installment of this beloved series that kids and grownups love!Hilo #1: The Boy Who Crashe

為了供奉我推，攢錢攢到了我推家。 高中生‧木下歌夏的推是當紅偶像‧F／ACE的福原多聞，某一天她去打工的時候，發現地點居然是多聞的家！而且多聞的偶像設定是性感＆狂野，本性卻完全相反，屬於陰沉黑暗屬性…？ 無論什麼模樣，多聞就是多聞。歌夏決定全力支持自我價值感極低的他！可是她對陰沉的多聞也怦然心動…？ 人格超分裂×過於嶄新的追星活動愛情喜劇，開幕！

For fans of Oliver Jeffers, this stunningly illustrated, whimsical picture book is about finding your own voice and learning how to connect with others through storytelling. A quiet child in a boisterous family, Emma Wen dreams of a world that is peaceful and silent. When she reads about the blue whale - with a heart so big her father could stand in it - she has an idea. She fashions a boat out of household objects and sails from her bedroom into the mouth of a whale, where she settles in happily. Emma has finally found her peace and quiet. That is until another child, Owen Tang, arrives inside the whale and is loud, noisy and "everything she is running away from". Emma and Owen's unlikely friendship blossoms inside the microcosm of the whale in a beautifully told story of friendship and finding your own voice in a world that is "filled with too much of everything, everywhere." With lush, irresistible illustrations and its balance of sensitivity and adventure, Xin Li's author/illustrat

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

Inspired by the author's own childhood, this contemporary graphic novel paints a picture of an aspiring young artist on a mission to prove that the arts are worth fighting for. Dale Donavan has heard the same lecture over and over again: Art will get you nowhere in life. A kid with a creative streak, Dale wants nothing more than to doodle, play video games, and create comics forever--maybe even as a full-time job one day. But between his grandfather pushing him to focus on his studies and a school with zero interest in funding arts programs, Dale feels like his future has already been decided for him. That is, until he comes up with the perfect plan: What if he starts an after-school art club, gathers a team of creative students like himself, and proves all the naysayers--his stubborn vice principal in particular--wrong? This might just work, but if the club isn't financially successful by the end of the semester, the school with shut them down. This may be Dale's only chance to show t

At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!Zoe's thrilled to welcome a new wombat family to the zoo! But when Winnie is separated from her mum, can Zoe help the little wombat feel safe in her new home?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.Have you read Zoe's other adventures? Check out The Rascally Raccoon, The Adventurous Arctic Fox, The Runaway Reindeer, The Talkative Tiger and many more titles!

InvestiGators: All Tide Up is the seventh adventure in the side–splittingly funny comic book series by John Patrick Green – perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman.Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in All Tide Up – the seventh full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.When the captain of a cruise ship is found drifting at sea, the search begins for his missing ship and passengers. Did it sink? Was it boat–napped? Are there . . . supernatural forces at play?Mango and Brash can’t risk anyone else falling into the same boat. Can they unravel this madcap mystery before another ship ends up in deep water? Seas the day and sail away on this hilarious adventure to find out!The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers all of ages and covers positive themes like:Fun teamworkNever gi

An anthology of vibrant new stories woven into the larger tapestry of the hit Netflix series! Discover the hidden stories from Hawkins, Indiana.On the surface, Hawkins, Indiana seems like the kind of town where nothing too out of the ordinary ever happens, but in the fall of ’83 two hunters head out into the woods with their rifles and a six-pack, and find themselves the prey of a nightmarish beast. When Barb Holland goes missing, Murray Bauman is on the case if only he can look past his own suspicious mind to solve the case. Robin Buckley’s school film project gives her a chance to work with her secret crush, but does it only make it harder to come to terms with her feelings? And when pumpkins start inexplicably rotting, the feud between two farm families reaches a boiling point.Joining Houser on her visit to Hawkins are artist Caio Filipe (Stranger Things: Summer Special, Nightwing), Sunando C (End After End), Giorgia Gio Esposito (Lunar Room, Dr. Who) colorist Dan Jackson (The Strai

台語歌謠鋼琴演奏曲集Ⅱ 繼《台語歌謠鋼琴演奏曲集》獲得廣大迴響後，再度推出這本會讓你一彈再彈、愛不釋手的樂譜。 煙花 原曲開場的磅礡氣勢，或強或弱，或張力或內斂的輪番演出，和主唱旋律互相交融流動，就宛如一首交響詩。與原曲同是g小調的記譜，樂曲的特色是調性有著游移不定的感覺（有很多變化音與變化和弦）。 雨傘情 原曲調本是Gb大調（等音F#），在此降半音成F大調，樂曲分為主歌、導歌、副歌三樂段。第45、46小節變化和弦的推升過門，到第47小節間奏樂段正式轉移成Ab大調。不久隨即再回歸原調屬和弦進行到終止。 夢中的情話 與原曲同是b小調，樂曲開始就是主題的動機，主題分兩大段。一、主歌段（第10～27小節）的（4＋5）×2＝18，是重複的兩個9小節，但第二次旋律移高八度。二、副歌樂段（第28～36小節）。終結於B大調主和弦（原曲調的平行大調）。 情字這條路 原唱曲調是Db大調，在此編制為C大調，拍號4/4。每個樂段的前後樂句都是互相對應的。前奏樂段是4＋4。主歌樂段（第9～12小節）。副歌樂段是弱起拍（第17～24小節）。間奏樂段（第28～35小節）。尾奏同前奏，但終結於主旋律。 車站 樂曲結構和和弦的進行都很規律單純。前奏樂段是由兩句不同性質的樂句所組合7＋4（＝11），主題有主歌與副歌，主題的開始是連續的主歌+副歌+主歌，間奏樂段是4＋4（＝8），尾奏樂段也是前後對稱4＋4（＝8）。 炮仔聲 與原曲同調。前奏即華格納的歌劇《羅恩格林》的〈婚禮合唱曲〉，也是主歌的動機來源。第43、44小節的間奏借用舒伯特的〈聖母頌〉，第44小節的低音部請用右手彈奏，以方便銜接右手旋律。尾奏是孟德爾頌的《仲夏夜之夢》的〈結婚進行曲〉。 愛情限時批 與原曲同是D大調。結構簡潔規律。6小節的前奏後即是主歌段（分為兩個樂段）都是弱起拍。 一、8＋8＝16（止於屬和弦）。二、4＋5＝9（止於主和弦），間奏也是圍繞著主題打轉。最後整合四小節，主和弦結束。 孤女的願望 F調號的記譜，拍號4/4。樂曲也是五聲調式的F宮調式。保留原曲的樣貌，只做伴奏的編制。彈奏時右手有時含有裝飾性的伴奏（如第13、17、21小節），注意音量控制，要小於主旋律。 ＊ 30首雋永的台灣民謠與廣受歡迎的台語歌曲，改編而成的鋼琴演奏曲集。 ＊ 維持原貌的編曲，大量使用具時代感的和聲，賦予台語民謠彈奏上的新意。 ＊ 編曲的難易度適

9781803706443 Roarr! Slider Sound BooksEach time you move one of the sliders in this unique novelty book, a jungle animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal. Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to enjoy all the jungle animals in this delightfully illustrated book - the first in an exciting new series.9781803707358 Vroom! Slider Sound BooksMove the sliders back and forth to hear the different vehicles zooming along in this unique and exciting sound book. When you move a slider one way you'll see and hear one vehicle... and when you move it back the other way you'll see and hear another one.There are planes, trains, cars, motorbikes and buses to discover, all driven by Ailie Busby's charming animal characters.9781805314578 Slider Sound Books: Rummble!Move the sliders back and forth in this unique sound book to hear the building site com

Discover the secrets of the Roman Army in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum. What was a Roman legion? How exactly did soldiers train for battle? And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this complete guide to life in the Roman army. Filled with fascinating facts and grisly detail, you'll uncover what life was like in the army camp, how soldiers planned a siege and even why they catapulted creepy-crawlies at the enemy!With silver foil on the cover and quirky colour illustrations on every page by award-winning artist Tom Froese, children aged 6+ will love learning about one of ancient Rome's most grisly and gripping subjects.The fantastic follow-up to British Museum: Mummies Unwrapped! ("Perfect for mid-primary aged children" - BookTrust)

The New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller returns with another vibrant and emotional story about the power of second chances and how the fear of missing out can lead to overlooking what’s right in front of you.Click (A Click Graphic Novel 1)Camp (A Click Graphic Novel 2)Act (A Click Graphic Novel 3)Clash (A Click Graphic Novel 4)Crunch (A Click Graphic Novel 5)Break (A Click Graphic Novel #6)

Ari在校外教學中孵出一隻小龍，本以為很酷，沒想到小龍越長越大，快要把整個Blockhaven搞垮！Ari和朋友們能在災難前阻止牠嗎？充滿笑料與刺激，是Roblox迷不能錯過的爆笑冒險！Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to play Roblox!It's time for another field trip! Ari and his class visit a farm where they are entrusted with an egg to adopt. This is a big responsibility for Ari but he's excited nonetheless. Everyone's egg hatches into harmless animals, except for Ari's. His hatches into a baby dragon! Cool, right? Wrong! As the dragon grows, Ari realizes he may have bitten off more than he can chew. Ari and his friends have to figure out a way to capture the dragon before it destroys all of Blockhaven! Can they handle it?

《華爾街日報》暢銷書，已被翻譯成十餘種語言YouTube影片觀看次數超過1.3億次，全球受眾超過2.9億◎「該降落還是彈射？想錯了，我的身體將會變成一灘爛泥！」◎「當你戴上頭盔，智商就會下降20。」不讓情緒影響判斷的訓練，美軍基地日常。◎無線耳機傳來「可能是這樣、那樣」，大家都想幫你，但多數狀況得靠自己判斷。◎空軍學員每天都要參加「起立演示」──這是飛行員必備的「覆誦」練習。戰機飛行員每天的任務，就是在高壓下做決定——美國空軍為此研發出一套全球最強的決策實務：零秒決斷力，讓美軍自1953年以來不曾在空對空交戰中被擊落， 打造出最強的空中戰力。本書作者阿札爾．李（Hasard Lee），是美國空軍「年度最佳教官飛行員」，駕駛過F-16、F-35，目前擔任F-35訓練系統負責人，至今培養超過百位飛行員，成為美國空軍戰力養成的基石。他在書中分享的零秒決斷力，已傳授給荷蘭、丹麥、南韓、日本等各國飛行員，還指導過外科醫生、《財星》雜誌500大公司執行長、NASA太空人等，協助各行各業領導者，能在高壓下管理混亂並降低風險。◎戰機飛行員的保命練習──冷靜下來F16駕駛艙內的設備早已隨時代更新，只有面板下的手動小時鐘一直存在，老教官總是告訴學員，遇到緊急狀況，先替這個時鐘上緊發條，這舉動看似毫無意義，卻是最重要的保命之道。為什麼？ ◎降落還是彈射？我只有15秒決定──何謂明智決定飛行員有句格言：「不決定也是一種決定，而且常是最糟的那種。」快速預判的關鍵，在於不被細節淹沒，所以，比起精確，只需要「大致準確」就該行動，因為時間也是一種資源。◎當你戴上頭盔，智商就會下降20──不讓情緒影響判斷的日常練習在教室裡看來容易的事情，一旦進入炎熱駕駛艙，數十個人用無線電講話時，你的情緒就會嚴重影響決策能力。心智訓練、聚焦訓練、座椅飛行，都是空軍基地固定實施的心智課程。 一般企業和你可以怎麼應用？一場阿富汗掩護任務，眼見戰機油箱見底，該冒險降落在敵人基地，但可能被擄，還是持續等待，有機會（也可能沒機會）遇到空中加油機？作者怎麼判斷？遇上恐怖攻擊，一輛油罐車（可能是炸彈）高速迎面而來，該拋下戰機而逃？還是想辦法在爆炸前將戰機拉起？作者怎麼思考？這是世界最強美國空軍70年來不敗的決策

The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals. Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance. When Iris and Attie are given another chance to report on Dacre's movements, they both take the opportunity and head westward once more despite the danger, knowing it's only a matter of time before the conflict reaches a city that's unprepared and fracturing beneath the chancellor's reign. Since waking below in Dacre's realm, Roman cannot remember his past. But given the reassurance that his memories will return in time, Roman begins to write articles for Dacre, uncertain of his place in the greater scheme of the war. When a strange letter arrives by wardrobe door, Roman is first suspicious, then intrigued. As he strikes up a correspondence with his mysterious pen

Be careful what you wish for...Lt. Grayson Masters is focused on graduating the Apache helicopter course, and the last thing he needs is his gorgeous new roommate Samantha Fitzgerald distracting him. While her smart mouth and free spirit are irresistibly irritating, he can't deny their off-the-charts chemistry, no matter how hard he tries.Having just been expelled from college, Sam has no business digging for Grayson's secrets while she's hiding her own, but that doesn't stop her from trying to tear down his walls. Each barrier she busts through drops one of her own, though, and she's not prepared for the truth: another woman laid claim to Grayson's heart long ago.Falling in love is something neither Grayson nor Sam can afford, and when that line is crossed and secrets are exposed, they'll learn that sometimes it's the answered prayers that will put you through hell.The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Full MeasuresBook #2 Eyes Turned SkywardBook

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the funny and thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new snow country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find t

A twisted, psychological thriller from USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid, Freida McFaddenNewlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate... with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end.In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hale's mysterious disappearance.Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night. With each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr. Adrienne Hale's web of lies slowly unravels.And then Tricia reaches the final cassette.The one tha

Build strong literacy foundations with leveled nonfiction minibooks and comprehension activities! Engage first-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include picture dictionaries with words to know, plus comprehension, vocabulary, and scaffolded writing activities.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your first-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of grade-level topics or use them all!Illustrated nonfiction minibooks and two-page selections in this grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"We Need the Sun" Level C"Little Blue Butterfly" Level D"About the Wind" Level G"Water" Level GSocial Studies:"The Statue of Liberty" Level D"Looking at the United States" Level EBiography:"Winslow Homer, American Artist" Level C"Maria Martinez, Native American Potter" Level E"George Washington Carver" Level FHow-to:"How to Make the President's Breakfast" Level FEach unit includes:Teacher support pages w

A powerful, devastating novel about family, belonging, and the agony of imagining the life you should have had, sparked by the disappearance of a four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl from the blueberry fields of Maine.'Lucid and assured' The New Yorker, Best Books of 2023'For fans of Celeste Ng and Ann Patchett, this quietly beautiful book will break, then mend, your heart' Amazon, The Best Books of 2023WINNER OF THE 2023 BARNES & NOBLE DISCOVER PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2024 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTION***One family’s deepest pain. Another family’s darkest secret.On a hot day in 1960s Maine, six-year-old Joe watches his little sister Ruthie, sitting on her favourite rock at the edge of the blueberry fields, while their family, Mi’kmaq people from Nova Scotia, pick fruit. That afternoon, Ruthie vanishes without a trace. As the last person to see her, Joe will be forever haunted by grief, guilt, and the agony of imagining how his life could have been.In an affluent suburb nearby,

變異數分析（ANOVA）是一種統計公式，用於比較不同組的均值（或平均值）之間的變異。一系列方案可用來確定不同組的均值之間是否存在差異。ANOVA的結果是「F統計量」。該比率顯示了組內變異與組間變異，最終產生了一個數字，該數字可以得出支持或拒絕原假設的結論。如果組之間存在顯著差異，則不支持虛無假設，並且F比率會更大。ANOVA如果顯示處理之間有顯著差異，則必須採用事後比較檢定（Post hoc tests）用以測試處理組與對照組是否有顯著差異。這種統計技術稱為多重比較檢定（MCA:Multiple Comparison Analysis testing）。本書的特徵有以下四項：1. 只要看數據類型，統計處理方法一清二楚。2. 利用圖解，數據的輸入與其步驟清晰明確。3. 利用圖解，統計處理的方法與其步驟一目了然。4. 輸出結果的判讀方法簡明易懂。

1683年的倫敦遭逢嚴寒，泰晤士河結成厚冰，河面上搭起熱鬧市集。Thomasina與好友Anne在冰上販售糖果，也聽著夜晚才會現身的Frost Fair傳說。據說，只要找到Father Winter，任何願望都能成真。Thomasina唯一的心願，是讓失去的雙胞胎哥哥Arthur回來。本書以真實歷史為底色，揉合奇幻與懸疑，帶出一段關於失落與選擇的旅程。當兩人踏入Father Winter的國度，才明白願望並非單純的恩賜，而是牽動更深的代價。故事節奏流暢，氛圍冷冽而溫柔，友情在風雪中顯得格外珍貴。A F Steadman讚其情感深度與明快情節並存，《Kirkus》亦稱其氣氛濃厚，引人入勝。本書適合在冬日靜讀，感受寒意與微光交織的力量。‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thoma

漫畫「精彩有趣」和「有思想性」這兩點並不衝突。覺得看漫畫不用思考什麼困難的議題， 只要讀得開心就好的這種想法，其實小看了漫畫的精彩程度。反倒是具有思考性才「正是」漫畫有趣的地方才對。藤子・F老師的《哆啦A夢》教導了眾多的少男少女們，甚至是大人們這一點。＿摘自《哆啦A夢論》 激進的「軟弱」思想！《哆啦A夢》要告訴我們的事！ 家喻戶曉的哆啦A夢，應該是最平凡裡的不簡單！ 藤子・F・不二雄老師藉由一個「永遠的小學生大雄」日常，深入探討軟弱、溫柔、率真，絕望與希望，以及科學、宗教、政治與進化。 無論天資多差、長相不佳、頭腦不好、不擅長運動，老是失敗，被霸凌又被當作笨蛋……大雄依舊沒有喪失對人類而言最重要的東西──率真。 胖虎是蠻橫的惡霸嗎？努力朝著漫畫家夢想前進的胖妹其實是獨立女性代表？靜香有著男子漢的內心？這些孩子生活化的日常是日本戰後民主主義下的理想？ 而哆啦A夢是瑕疵品還是未來科技的神代表？機器人、恐龍、颱風的小孩、雪精靈、樹寶、蒲公英小孩、石頭狗等非人類帶來的諭示又是什麼？ 繼《宮崎駿論》、《JOJO論》後，評論家杉田俊介的第三波國民動漫評論《哆啦A夢論》。

Santa needs a new reindeer in this third hilarious Christmas must-have picture book, from the duo who brought you Santa's New Beard and Santa's New Sleigh!One week to go 'till Christmas Day,The final touches underway,A ribbon here, a flourish there,And presents piled up everywhere. Santa smiled. 'What could go wrong?'He didn't have to wait too long .. . Out of the sky a whirling blur,Of antlers, legs and soft brown fur,Came crashing through the workshop roof,And that's how Rudolph sprained his hoof .. . Oh no! Another Christmas disaster! The sleigh can't fly without Rudolph.Luckily, head engineer Lizzie is on hand to help . . .introducing ROBO-REINDEER! Christmas is saved once more.

Sargent and Fashion explores the dynamic relationship of painting and dress — from portraits and performance, gender expression and the New Woman, to the pull of tradition and the excitement of new ideas. "The coat is the picture," John Singer Sargent exclaimed to his fellow artist Graham Robertson in the summer of 1894, tugging a heavy overcoat ever more tightly around his sitter's slender figure. Sought-after by sitters for his ability to present to the world flattering and engaging likenesses, Sargent was simultaneously pursuing his own artistic vision.Rather than holding up a mirror to contemporary fashion, Sargent made fashion a part of his artistic repertoire. He often chose what his sitters wore, pinned their garments, or draped fabric around them, all with a view to creating confections to be recorded on canvas through his unrivalled artistic gifts. With contributions from many of the leading thinkers on Sargent and his world, and lavish reproductions of major portraits and exq

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari and his friends are on another adventure in the fifth title in the unauthorized Diary of a Roblox Pro series! Citizens of Blockville have been going missing, and there are rumors that a new threat looms over Ari's town. Ari's best friend Zeke thinks it's zombies. But those don't exist... right?!