Alien Vs. Alien

This book argues that alien rule can become legitimate to the degree that it provides governance that is both effective and fair. Governance is effective to the degree that citizens have access to an expanding economy and an ample supply of culturally appropriate collective goods. Governance is fair to the degree that rulers act according to the strictures of procedural justice. These twin conditions help account for the legitimation of alien rulers in organizations of markedly different scale. The book applies these principles to the legitimation of alien rulers in states (the Republic of Genoa, nineteenth- and twentieth-century China, and modern Iraq), colonies (Taiwan and Korea under Japanese rule), and occupation regimes, as well as in less encompassing organizations such as universities (academic receivership), corporations (mergers and acquisitions), and stepfamilies. Finally, it speculates about the possibility of an international market in governance services.

This book argues that alien rule can become legitimate to the degree that it provides governance that is both effective and fair. Governance is effective to the degree that citizens have access to an expanding economy and an ample supply of culturally appropriate collective goods. Governance is fair to the degree that rulers act according to the strictures of procedural justice. These twin conditions help account for the legitimation of alien rulers in organizations of markedly different scale. The book applies these principles to the legitimation of alien rulers in states (the Republic of Genoa, nineteenth- and twentieth-century China, and modern Iraq), colonies (Taiwan and Korea under Japanese rule), and occupation regimes, as well as in less encompassing organizations such as universities (academic receivership), corporations (mergers and acquisitions), and stepfamilies. Finally, it speculates about the possibility of an international market in governance services.

Five mutant alien outcasts have been recruited by the evil outlaw Kaos to destroy the galaxy... Half hideous alien, half deadly robot - these are the toughest enemies Cosmo has ever faced. For his fin

This paper toy book unites model-making and gaming in one awesome combination. Meet 20 cool characters to press out, fold, and glue. Alien Anarchy introduces 20 oddball aliens from the distant Astrome

Five mutant alien outcasts have been recruited by the evil outlaw Kaos to destroy the galaxy ...Half hideous alien, half deadly robot - these are the toughest enemies Cosmo has ever faced. At an inter

Five mutant alien outcasts from the deep space Wrecking Zone have been recruited by the evil outlaw Kaos to destroy the galaxy... Half hideous alien, half deadly robot - these are the toughest enemies

Join Albie at Alien School in this intergalactic follow-up to Supermarket Zoo and How to Grow a Dinosaur

Five mutant alien outcasts from the deep space Wrecking Zone have been recruited by the evil outlaw Kaos to destroy the galaxy... Half hideous alien, half deadly robot - these are the toughest enemies

A full-colour feast for the eyes, Alien Race contains sumptuous original artwork and all the development stages ― from sketches to character studies, different techniques and media ― involved in creat

Alien Chic provides a cultural history of the alien since the 1950s, asking ourselves why our attitudes to aliens have shifted from fear to affection, and what this can tell us about how we now see ou

A lively and stimulating look at representations, mutations and adaptations of 'the alien' in literature, film and television. Using notions of the alien and alienation in a broadly defined sense, th

《YOU VS The Poison Plot》：這場校園陰謀，由你親手終結！★ 席捲歐美校園的「遊戲化閱讀」風潮 ★★ 拒絕當旁觀者！翻開這本書，你就是主編兼偵探 ★【劇情大綱：倒數計時，兇手就在後台！】學校才藝大賽即將開幕，這本該是充滿掌聲的夜晚，卻在戲劇導師 Rosso 先生突然昏倒後，淪為一場驚悚的「中毒現場」。現場只有四名嫌疑人，每個人都有完美的動機，而真相被掩蓋在層層謊言之下。身為校園報社的主編，你無法袖手旁觀。你只有不到兩小時的時間，必須在謝幕燈光亮起前，找出那個藏在暗處的下毒者！【這本書為什麼讓你欲罷不能？】•互動式分歧劇情： 你的每一個決定都將導向不同的結局。是要先盤問神祕的萬人迷，還是潛入暗房搜索證物？命運就在你指尖。• 視覺化解謎體驗： 知名插畫家 Josh Hicks 親自操刀，將地圖、證據清單、嫌疑人側寫以漫畫風格完美呈現，閱讀就像在玩一場高品質的 RPG 遊戲！• 適合「非典型讀者」： 厭倦了冗長的文字敘述嗎？本書節奏極快，充滿反轉，連最不愛看書的孩子都會為了破案而讀到廢寢忘食。Can YOU solve the case? Choose your suspect, choose your next move – choose the story!YOU VS is a series of interactive adventure stories where the reader gets to choose what happens next! Full of maps, diagrams and illustrations, YOU VS gives readers the chance to star in their own stories: big genre adventures with huge stakes, real heart and a sense of humour. Oh, and lots and lots of endings.In YOU VS The Poison Plot, it’s the eve of the school talent show, but the school’s drama teacher has suddenly collapsed with four witnesses

《Boss of the Underworld #2: Shirley vs the Huge Beast》是 Tor Freeman 的搞笑彩色圖像小說系列第二集，延續第一集冒險，Shirley 追好友蟑螂 George 掉進 Under-Underworld，意外被封為臨時女王，攜手香蕉皮僕人 Peels 穿越垃圾場世界，對抗恐怖巨獸與 Dr. Parmesan 的實驗陰謀。Shirley 的最佳夥伴 George 被巨鼴鼠綁架到地底，她二話不說跳下洞穴，卻被真女王加冕為「臨時女王」！跟著忠心耿耿的香蕉皮僕人 Peels，一起穿越垃圾山、躲 Trash Bats 與 Sand Sharks，對決讓整個 Under-Underworld 陷入恐慌的「Huge Beast」。途中還發現 Dr. Parmesan 實驗室的黑暗秘密──這趟友情救援之旅充滿視覺笑點、瘋狂災難與意外反轉，保證讓讀者笑到噴飯！Second in a hilarious full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Under-Underworld...Shirley follows her cockroach companion George into the Under-Underworld and finds herself immediately crowned as queen. With Peels, a banana-skin royalist, Shirley travels across the junkyard of this new world to rescue George and confront the Huge Beast who has been terrorising the land.

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Worst Week Ever! Monday (Book 1-7)(英國版)你以為你有過糟糕的一週？再想想吧！Justin Chase 的每一天都比災難片還誇張——媽媽嫁給吸血鬼、爸爸開著巨型馬桶車、他還在全校面前穿毛線泳褲跳水！從掉進天坑、被綁架、流落荒島、誤當明星到面對殭屍與外星人，每一天都比前一天更糟。這套七冊系列以爆笑插圖搭配節奏明快的文字，完美捕捉一位倒楣中學生的極限一週。適合喜歡《Diary of Wimpy Kid》、《Tom Gates》和《Storey Treehouse》系列的讀者，是一本笑聲不斷、讀完絕對心情大好的輕鬆讀物！Think you've had a bad week? Think again! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER—literally. His mom just married a vampire, his dad drives a giant toilet on wheels, and he’s gone viral in the most embarrassing ways. From surviving a marooning, kidnapping, zombie apocalypse, and even an alien invasion, Justin’s week just keeps getting worse. Each day brings a new disaster, escalating into a laugh-out-loud rollercoaster of chaos and cringe.Told over seven highly illustrated books—one for each disastrous day of the week—this hilarious series is perfect for readers aged 7–12 who love fast-paced comedy, awkward moments, and unforgettable characters. With its zany humor, expressive illustrations, and relatable middl

潛入深海，看頂尖掠食者一較高下！這本合輯收錄四場海洋動物精彩對戰，帶領讀者認識雙髻鯊、虎鯨、大白鯊等強者的生態祕密。透過生動圖解與豐富資料，培養孩子的觀察力！Dive into underwater animal battles in this exciting bind-up featuring four favorite action-packed Who Would Win? books!Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead vs. Bull Shark, Whale vs. Giant Squid, Lobster vs. Crab, and Killer Whale vs.Great White Shark.Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

外星狗能拯救地球嗎？當沉默寡言的男孩普雷茲遇見自稱「史普尼克」的吵鬧小狗時，一場離奇冒險就此展開。原來地球即將被摧毀，除非普雷茲能列出十件讓這個星球值得保留的事物。這是一部結合幽默與情感的成長故事，讓人重新發現生活中平凡而珍貴的美好。由英國桂冠兒童作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯創作，輕鬆中帶著溫暖。Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The CreakersCan a dog from outer space save the world?When Prez meets Sputnik – a small, loud alien – he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's – will it be enough to save the planet?'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent

★ 自選角色路線，武士與忍者雙線★ 解謎闖關設計，培養邏輯與策略思考★ 單冊可獨立閱讀，也可蒐藏全系列《Adventuregame Comics》系列第三集《Samurai vs. Ninja》，將讀者帶入充滿東方武士精神與忍術對決的冒險世界。故事核心圍繞神祕力量手環。你必須闖入領主Touma的宅邸，破解層層機關，躲過守衛追捕。不同選擇將開啟不同技能與劇情走向——是正面對決，還是潛行智取？作者Jason Shiga以簡潔卻精準的畫風與迷宮式結構，打造宛如類比電玩的閱讀體驗。本書被Kirkus評論為「每種解法都值得嘗試的精彩冒險」。這是一場關於選擇、策略與智慧的對決。In the third installment of award-winning cartoonist Jason Shiga's interactive graphic novel series, Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja guides you to choose your warrior fate. Your choice will set you on a path, solving puzzles and learning special skills, all in preparation for your ultimate quest There is a bracelet that gives the wearer immense power, but it has fallen into the clutches of the evil Lord Touma. You must break into his house and steal it! But when Lord Touma's guards apprehend you, it'll be down to your smarts and your special skills to beat his rigged games and break free. Will you make the right choices or have to start a new path? Adventuregame Comics is a series of interactive g

今天，Suki Cat 穿上太空衣，準備飛向月球！剛降落，她便發現一位遇到麻煩的外星人被困在飛船裡，需要幫助。Suki 能否運用勇氣與智慧，順利完成救援？本書以厚頁搭配耐用滑軌設計，孩子可透過推、拉、旋轉機關推進情節，親手參與太空冒險。色彩鮮明的插圖與韻律感十足的文字適合大聲朗讀，不僅提升閱讀趣味，也能在互動中培養專注力與手眼協調能力。Meet Suki Cat – a brand new preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure – where she always saves the day! In Astronaut, Suki Cat puts on her spacesuit and zooms to the moon! But as she lands, she spots an alien in trouble. He’s stuck in his spaceship and needs help! Can Suki come to the rescue?From astronaut to dancer, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play. Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrati

在地球最深的海域中，會發現什麼驚奇？本書帶領讀者隨兩位科學家乘坐潛水器，下潛至數千公尺深的太平洋海底。沿途可見發光的生物、奇特的海底火山與罕見的生態現象，並揭開深海研究的實際過程。由於環境極端，這裡的生命形式展現了驚人的適應能力。本書以漫畫形式搭配海洋專家審訂，讓深奧的科學知識變得易於理解且充滿探索樂趣。A bright, entertaining exploration of what scientists study in the deepest oceans, told in comic book style.Join two scientists as they climb inside a hi-tech submersible and descend into the darkest depths of the Pacific Ocean.Meet strange-looking creatures thousands of miles below the surface and explore alien landscapes. Discover how experiments are performed at the bottom of the ocean, what happens after a whale dies, and what makes extremophiles so extreme.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from marine biologist Dr. Diva Amon- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... series

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

本書延續《21% Monster》第一集的緊湊節奏，Darren 和 Marek 繼續對抗神祕組織 XSP，這個組織曾對他們進行基因改造，賦予他們非凡能力。Darren 擁有怪力，Marek 擁有異星智慧，但敵人更狡猾、更強大。這時，另一位實驗倖存者現身──Aurora，一名融合劍齒北極熊基因的少女，冷靜、強悍，目標明確：報仇。21% Monster: Ice Giant 結合動作場面與生物科技主題，角色互動充滿張力，是一部節奏明快、適合喜歡科幻冒險的中高年級讀者的作品。Genetically-modified teens try to bring down the organisation that made them, in this second action-packed installment in the 21% Monster series.The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt!"Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them.But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potentia

Now in paperback for the first time, featuring all new covers, the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians middle-grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon SandersonAlcatraz Smedry has successfully defeated the army of Evil Librarians and saved the kingdom of Mokia. Too bad he managed to break the Smedry Talents in the process. Even worse, his father is trying to enact a scheme that could ruin the world, and his friend, Bastille, is in a coma. To revive her, Alcatraz must infiltrate the Highbrary―known as The Library of Congress to Hushlanders―the seat of Evil Librarian power. Without his Talent to draw upon, can Alcatraz figure out a way to save Bastille and defeat the Evil Librarians once and for all?

全彩動物科普讀本，每本32頁，7-12歲適讀。此套附線上音檔。(需下載Scholastic StoryPlus APP)北極熊與棕熊、暴龍與迅猛龍等，每本挑選兩種凶猛動物進行PK，分別介紹身體構造、生態及行為。比較兩者差異選出贏家。除了吸收動物相關(冷)知識，可同時學習如何尋找差異，進行比較。擬真插圖結合真實照片及豐富動物知識，滿足讀者對動物的熱愛。What would happen if two amazing animals met one another? What if they had a fight? Who do you think would win? This is a collection of eight titles from the popular series, Who Would Win? Packed with facts and information, this fun series highlights the strengths of different animals and makes a comparison between equally powerful opponents. Besides interesting trivia, this series helps its readers understand the concept of compare-and-contrast and puts this useful skill to good use.線上音檔使用方式，以蘋果手機為例，至APP Store下載Scholastic StoryPlus，註冊帳號後，會看到可以使用此APP的所有出版品，須購買紙本書，掃描書上所附的QRcode，才能將音檔解鎖。若沒有QRcode，每本書有提供30秒的試聽檔。這8本為1. Killer Whale vs Great White Shark 虎鯨大戰大白鯊2. Komodo Dragon vs King Cobra 科莫多巨蜥大戰眼鏡蛇3. Lion vs Tiger 獅子大戰老虎4. Tarantula vs Scorpion 狼蛛對蝎子5. Whale vs Giant Squid 鯨魚與巨型魷魚6. Hammerhead vs Bull Shark 鎚頭鯊與牛鯊7

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, author of the New York Times Best Seller The

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Books - 和勇敢的老鼠瑞奇·里科塔和他強大的機器人，在每次冒險中拯救宇宙！充滿幽默、正義、友誼、同理心和責任，小朋友絕對會欲罷不能。喜愛Dog Man (超狗神探)和Captain Underpants (內褲超人)的小朋友，一定也會喜歡這套書，因為是同一個作者Dav Pilkey的作品。插畫家Dan Santat也是很受歡迎的繪本創作者！本套書收錄以下9個故事 (藍思分級520L-610L)Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot 老鼠瑞奇·里科塔和他強大的機器人Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mutant Mosquitoes from Mercury 來自水星的突變蚊子Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Voodoo Vultures from Venus 來自金星的巫毒禿鷹Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars 來自火星的機甲猴Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Jurassic Jackrabbits from Jupiter 來自木星的侏羅紀長耳大野兔Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn 來自土星的愚蠢臭蟲Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Uranium Unicorns from Uranus 來自天王星的鈾獨角獸Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Naughty Nightcrawlers from Neptune 來自海王星的頑皮夜行者Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs. the Unpleasant Penguins from Pluto 來自冥王星的不愉快的企鵝This is the story of Ricky Ricotta, a lonely little mouse who befriends a giant robot, takes on the school b

Lone Survivor meets Marley & Me in this “inspiring and very moving” (Bear Grylls, host of the hit TV show Man vs. Wild) memoir of an extraordinary service dog whose enduring love brought a

“An engrossing introduction for young adult readers to the chillingly topical subject of man vs. microbe.” —The Wall Street JournalDid the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way

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A collection of 36 extraordinary stories originally told on stage, featuring work by writers, entertainers, thinkers, and community leaders. Spanning comedy and tragedy, Alien Nation brilliantly illuminates what it’s like to be an immigrant in America.America would not be America without its immigrants. This anthology, adapted from storytelling event “This Alien Nation,” captures firsthand the past and present of immigration in all its humor, pain, and weirdness. Contributors―some well-known, others regular (and fascinating) people―share moments from their lives, reminding us that immigration is not just a word dropped in the news (simplified to something you are “for” or “against”), but a world―rich with unique voices, perspectives, and experiences. Travel from the Central Park playground where “tattle-tales” among nannies inspire Christine Lewis’s activism to an Alexandrian garden half a century ago courtesy of writer André Aciman. Visit a refugee camp in Gaza as described by actress

In the ninth book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris, Roxy, and Zeke have one more adventure at an marvelous alien museum before heading back to Earth!Harris, Roxy, and Zeke are hurtling back toward Earth after their adventure on Tragas. As they're playing games to fill the time, Zeke comes across a letter to his parents from the biggest, most famous museum in the galaxy. It's an invitation to an exhibit filled with research they did about Earth! Zeke begs his parents to go, and they decide there's enough time for one last stop on their trip before going back to Earth.Harris and Roxy are thrilled--what amazing things will they discover in this marvelous alien museum full of many galaxies' worth of wonders?

Thrill your friends and frighten your family with 50 delectable recipes inspired by the cult sci-fi Alien series!Delight your friends with a journey through the Xenomorph s terrifying life cycle. Alie

Years ago, the amazing Spider-Man returned from the Beyonder's Battleworld sporting a sleek new black costume - with a dark and sinister secret! The "costume" was alive, an alien symbiote that would g

All the students love Mr. Kazarian the librarian. He makes learning fun, and his library is their favorite place to hang out. What they don't know is that Mr. K is actually an alien, sent to earth to

40 artists, filmmakers, illustrators and fans produce original art for a tribute to the sci-fi horror masterpiece Alien to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the film.An artistic tribute to the sci-f

Technical drawings of all the major ships and vehicles from the Alien movies, presented in incredible detail. Includes iconic spacecraft like the Nostromo, the Sulaco and the Covenant.Alien: The Bluep