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【特裝版內容收錄】●本集小說With特別設計書衣●安里アサト老師複製簽名壓克力桌繪(尺寸：L15cm×W15cm)●皮革鑰匙圈(尺寸：直徑8cm)●典藏色紙(尺寸：L15cm×W10cm)★榮登「這本輕小說真厲害！2018」新作排名第1、綜合排名第2！★話題持續延燒的第23屆電擊小說大賞「大賞」得獎作！★系列作品累積銷售突破300萬冊！★動畫化超人氣系列，邁入最終篇的第14集！因全線同時潰敗，導致前線士兵的征途落入「軍團」的掌控，退路被世人的惡意封鎖。這種現況與人稱「第八十六區」的戰場毫無二致。認清局勢的辛與機動打擊群，在被「軟禁」於首都的蕾娜等人支援下，於軍械庫基地構築防衛線。他們持續奮戰，誓言絕不重蹈覆轍。強顏歡笑，咬牙抵抗難以壓抑的情緒，點燃希望之火……然而「軍團」的魔爪抓住了辛，導致他們面臨前所未有的危機──！Ep.14〈Paint it black〉。「在被惡意塗黑的戰場上，我們將看清真正應該對抗的敵人──」

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【特裝版特別收錄】✩忍者風幽鬼￭炫彩壓克力立牌（尺寸：組裝後尺寸 約L14cmxW10cm）✩偵探風幽鬼￭名偵探名言胸章（尺寸：直徑7.8cm）✩本集小說with特別設計書衣★系列作累計銷售突破60萬部！★榮獲「這本輕小說真厲害！2024」（宝島社刊）新作部門第1名！文庫部門第2名！★第18屆MF文庫J新人賞「優秀賞」作品。★TV動畫引起廣大話題！給你心臟爆擊的快感！★幽鬼還不曉得，自己將面臨怎樣的命運──最新刊第九集登場！我，幽鬼，正式宣告與尸狼、與「密會」敵對以後，將活動據點轉移到郊外別墅。這並不影響我作玩家所需的氣力與能力，每一關都穩穩地過，然而心裡仍有所不安。第八十次，據說師父的身體就是在這時候開始垮台，我也會走上同樣的路嗎？……這當中，尸狼依然小動作不斷。她為了找人替代我的位置，找上某位玩家──後來在一場以怪盜竊盜秀為主題的遊戲裡，有人將我推進了毀滅深淵，她究竟是誰？有時扮成女忍者，有時扮成偵探，不厭其煩的我，依然靠死亡遊戲混飯吃。

【特裝版內容收錄】●本集小說With特別設計書衣●壓克力書擋 (尺寸：人物約L8cm×W7cm / 底座約L12cm×W4cm / 擋板約L12cm×W4cm)●桌上型小屏風 (尺寸：疊起時L18cm×W12.5cm / 展開時L18cm×W25cm)●雷射胸章 (尺寸：直徑7.5cm)★本作榮獲「這本輕小說真厲害！2023」（寶島社發行）文庫部門、網路調查、男性角色部門以及插畫家部門4冠王！★系列銷售突破1100萬冊！★衣笠彰梧×トモセシュンサク，超人氣創作雙人組聯手獻上全新校園默示錄3年級篇第2集！「今天我打算請你澈底坦白你的祕密。」被認可為領袖的綾小路，跟至今沒有交集的Ｃ班成員──島崎、吉田、白石和西川等人深入交流。此時，校方公布了籠罩在謎團中的新考試，被給予的情報只有兩個──「新考試將從明天開始」、「詳情將會在一星期後公布」。Ｃ班立刻討論起關於考試的各種可能性以及應對方法，展現出優秀的一面。另一方面，堀北率領的Ａ班則是把從春天開始累積的傷害遷怒於茶柱，無法團結一致。不過堀北並非獨自扛下班級和學生會的問題，而是找輕井澤、櫛田和伊吹商量，展現出她的成長──系列作品高潮迭起！學生們的心思錯綜複雜的3年級篇第二集！

★特裝版收錄特典：本集漫畫with精美首刷書卡迷你壓克力屏風◆ 収納L15cm×W6cm／展開L15cm×W12.5cmSNS風收藏小卡3入組◆尺寸約L6cm×W10cm★在SNS上成為人氣話題的百合情侶漫畫化！★收錄眾多全彩插畫！端莊穩重的早乙女志乃與活潑外向的白雪戀乍看之下性格截然不同，其實是一對戀人。自從開始交往後的每分每秒，他們對彼此的喜愛都在不斷加深。在運動會上……深夜在泳池邊……只有兩個人獨處……互相寵溺的兩人，甜蜜互動早已勢不可擋！

■日本動畫：TV電視動畫上映時間：第一季2018年10月2日～2019年3月26日、第二季2021年1月12～2021年9月21日、第三季2024年4月5日上映／劇場版動畫2022年秋季上映■台灣動畫：TV電視動畫上映時間：第一季2018年10月3日～2019年3月27日、第二季2021年1月12～2021年9月21日、第三季2024年4月5日上映【特裝版特別收錄】✩精彩場景立牌（尺寸：夥伴L11.1cm×W11cm/史萊姆L12cm×W6cm/底座L3cm×W6cm）✩炫彩壓克力色紙（尺寸：約L15cm×W21cm）✩特製軟軟胸章（尺寸：直徑5.8cm）✩本集小說with特別設計書衣★超人氣魔物轉生幻想曲系列累計破4500萬冊!!★史萊姆於異世界出頭天！以外掛技能「大賢者」與「捕食者」為武器，在成為最強魔物的道路上全速前進！★「成為小說家吧（小説家になろう）」超人氣小說，魔物轉生幻想曲最後一集！

【特裝版特別收錄】✩妳是唯一⟡炫彩壓克力立牌（尺寸：約L14cm×W9cm）✩心繫於妳⟡軟軟胸章（尺寸：直徑5.8cm）✩本集小說with特別設計書衣★難以掌握的距離，有些危險的Girl Meets Girl！ 剛上市即再版的話題作！★成為大學生的兩人，終於迎來新的關係與新的生活～★第7屆カクヨム網路小說大賽戀愛喜劇部門「特別賞」得獎作！仙台同學是我的所有物。然而事與願違，現實是我無法將她留在身邊。在她去打工或大家假日約出來玩的時候，愈是得知她不同的一面，心中愈是焦躁，甚至感到心煩意亂。明明覺得這段時間很煩人，現在的我卻不願正視那份感情正是一切的源頭。我屬於宮城，宮城卻不屬於我。可是，我總覺得她的發言背後藏著與我相同的感情，帶著甜美的氣息。現在先維持單純的室友關係也無所謂──但我希望她能接受我想填滿她的慾望，以及我所做的一切。

★完結書盒特裝版特典收錄：汙穢不堪的妳最惹人憐愛✦Vol.4&5 with 兩集首刷書卡完結書盒特裝版獨家✦Vol.5暗黑ver.書衣憐愛時刻✦壓克力立牌（尺寸：L17.5cm×W12cm）汙穢時刻✦寫真收藏卡（尺寸：L10cm×W7cm）★在班上看似毫無交集的兩人，有著不可告人的關係...★最喜歡妳痛苦不堪的樣子了！★扭曲的愛將走向終點！© Manio / ICHIJINSHAvol.4 STORY一切曝光導致愛吏不敢再踏出家門，足不出戶。雛子看似支持著愛吏，不辭辛勞地頻繁前往她家。然而，雛子的目的並不是要讓愛吏重返社會。她心中扭曲的愛逐漸展露出來……vol.5 STORY雖然足不出戶，但還是想設法改善這令人不安現狀的愛吏、覺得這樣的愛吏很有趣而接近她的一叶、以及只關注著愛吏的雛子。在最後等著她們的是……少女們的悖德劇，盛大落幕。

★特裝版特典收錄：本集漫畫with精美書卡紓壓搖搖掛飾：尺寸約L8cm×W8cm滑鼠墊：尺寸約L24cm×W18cm★系列累積銷量突破1500萬冊的超人氣輕小說《魔法禁書目錄》系列外傳漫畫又來了！★人氣與御坂美琴分庭抗禮，常盤台的女王──食蜂操祈為主角的故事，堂堂登場!!科學與武術交會，非凡的災厄朝常盤台國中襲來――！不屬於「魔術」、「科學」，赤手空拳的武術達人――舍監與木元一族的激烈衝突！常盤台的校舍被鬧得雞飛狗跳，學生會長選舉也暗潮洶湧……！

【特裝版特別收錄】✩雨中沙季 壓克力鑰匙圈（尺寸：L7×W5cm）✩禮服沙季 掛軸(附組合桿)（尺寸：L50×W30cm）✩本集小說with特別設計書衣★從同學，變為兄妹。兩人逐漸走向幸福的故事。★彼此的距離日漸縮短，慢慢建立起兄妹以上卻與家人有所不同的關係。★在日本累積銷售超過100萬冊（截至2024年12月），廣受好評的戀愛生活小說！這是另一種「義妹生活」——「——撰寫小說時忘記寫的部分，上野監督和工作人員們細心地替我撿回來——這就是我對動畫版的印象。」（摘錄自內文）TV動畫《義妹生活》2024年7月開始播放，並在大受好評下順利完結。每集播放後，原作者三河ごーすと都會在Ｘ上抒發他的熱情。本書收錄了經過潤色修正的文字，以及採用讀賣栞視角自我回顧的外傳小說——《Goodbye》，令這部作品更添韻味，書迷們絕不能錯過！

【特裝版特典收錄】♯本集漫畫♯壓克力小卡♥ 尺寸：L12cm×W8cm♯紙杯墊3入♥ 尺寸：L10cm×W10cm ♯精美色紙 with 貓田米藏老師複製簽名 ♥ 尺寸：L10cm×W10cm★小混混攻×模範生受的番外篇精選集第二集！★收錄主線沒有細述的小插曲，本篇搭配本書一起看更有感！★恩愛度、情趣度份量爆表！收錄真矢和眠傘的交往日常，各種粉絲必看的親密互動滿滿！細細品嚐著眠傘的白內褲魅力的真矢、溫泉旅行時一直在耍甜蜜的兩人、吃了酒心巧克力後醉醺醺的眠傘⋯⋯滿載各種愛愛與性癖的作品集!!同時收錄縞川×彰的番外短篇！

★特裝版收錄：#本集漫畫with首刷書卡#危險氣息組合壓克力立牌★尺寸：L10 ╳ W7cm#特裝版限定加筆特典paper*2★無碼無聖光！★ 不小心喜歡上了帶有夜晚氣息的男人──★男公關店老闆×大學生模特兒，極致愛情BL故事!!★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！菊丸是大學生兼模特兒，他被神祕的年長男人──邦之追求，喜歡上了有隱情的他。然而，邦之卻玩弄這樣的菊丸，單方面甩了他。菊丸無法徹底放棄邦之，進入邦之經營的男公關店，向他展現自己的心意，但……新星作家──千代崎描繪的潮流愛情故事，上下集同時發行!!

【特裝版內容收錄】●本集小說with特別設計書衣●布掛畫(含組裝桿)(尺寸：L30cm×W50cm)●炫彩立牌(尺寸：立牌-L12cm×W12cm / 底座-L3cm×W6cm)●玩玩的紅骰(尺寸：L3cm×W3cm)★圍繞著戀愛與謊言，在桌遊咖啡廳掀起波瀾！★由葵せきな（學生會的一存）×深崎暮人（不起眼女主角培育法）獻上的桌遊戀愛喜劇！★「這本輕小說真厲害！2026」（寶島社）三冠王！©Sekina Aoi, Kurehito Misaki 2025 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION人人皆有祕密，彼此保持著博弈關係的戀愛喜劇開幕。高中輟學，在桌遊咖啡廳「KURUMAZA」任職代理店長的純正桌遊宅──常盤孤太郎戀愛了。對象是毫無桌遊愛，如天敵般的高中辣妹工讀生小鳥遊美布瑠。察覺不到孤太郎心意的當事人還大敲邊鼓──「骰子不先擲出去，就談不了戀愛喔？」不可能告白。因為……美布瑠已經有了超恩愛的帥哥男友！而且孤太郎為了隱瞞心意，向美布瑠謊稱另有喜歡的人──女流棋士歌方月乃，結果對方竟然是隱藏身分、長期出沒在「KURUMAZA」玩桌遊的常客！

(Dyslexia-friendly)Carnegie Medal winning author Tanya Landman delivers an eerily captivating and accessible retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Gothic novel of murder and monstrosity.Evil Mr Hyde stalks London's streets, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.Good Dr Hyde keeps protecting him.Why? Is Hyde blackmailing Jekyll for some shameful past sin? Or is something stranger and more sinister going on?Respected scientist Dr Henry Jekyll is fascinated by the human capacity for evil. But his experimentation into the darker side of his own character has horrific and dangerous results.Robert Louis Stevenson’s Gothic masterpiece continues to fascinate readers 140 years after its first publication, and it is now made accessible to an even wider audience in this compelling retelling by award-winning author Tanya Landman.Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.

擾擾紅塵，靈山何處尋？空山，雲集，當下即是幸福。空，不是沒有，而是一切都存在；空，才能包容一切，擁有一切。因為空山，所以海會雲集；因為涵容一切，身心已然豐足！攝影取景於莊嚴清淨的法鼓山世界佛教教育園區，以四季景致、清雅建築與自然山水為主題，展現不同的靜謐風光。一邊使用桌曆，也能提醒自己放慢腳步，安定自在。‧ 收錄聖嚴法師法語精選(中英對照) ‧ 實用標記佛菩薩聖誕、六齋日及農曆‧ 附2026、2027完整年曆【聖嚴法師法語摘錄】正確的生涯規畫應該從內在的反省做起，規畫整個生命的品質，找到人生的平衡點，這才是圓滿的人生規畫。Proper career planning begins with inner reflection—considering the quality of life and seeking balance. Only then does it become a well-rounded life plan.真誠的心或是充滿喜悅的心，就像是能量一樣，能在無形中散布出去，只要有歡喜、欣賞、包容、讚歎的心，這種意識、心意，周遭的人都可以感受得到。A sincere and joyful heart is like an energy that spreads invisibly. When it is filled with joy, appreciation, tolerance, and admiration, those around us can feel it. 只要一個人心清淨，見到的世界就是清淨的；如有更多的人心清淨，便能使得這個世界、人間成為淨土。If one’s mind is pure, the world one sees becomes pure; and if more people’s minds are pure, the world can become a pure land.

A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?A magical and hilarious collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. Perfect for Christmas Eve, this collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters.Discover George's Marvellous Medicine as told by bestseller, Adam Kay. Laugh yourself silly with Greg James and Chris Smith's take on The Twits.Dive into Hannah Gold's The Fantastic Mr Fox and celebrate Konnie Huq's Danny the Champion of the World.Plus discover stories from:Nadia Sh

活在當下，才是最積極的態度。從今年開始，念念新生，步步高陞！◆ 量大福大，隨遇而安。◆ 一念之間，平安幸福。2025年法鼓山桌暦《一念》，取景於農禪寺水月道場。天光雲影、晨昏四季，只要用心體會，每一個當下，都是最美的一念、最好的因緣。‧ 收錄聖嚴法師法語精選(中英對照) ‧ 實用標記佛菩薩聖誕、六齋日及農曆‧ 附2025、2026完整年曆【聖嚴法師法語摘錄】1月不管是成功或失敗，過去的已經過去了，從今年開始，是念念新生、步步高陞。Whether there is success or failure, the past is the past. From this year on, let us constantly renew our thinking and make progress with each step we take.3月當一個階段的任務達成後，就要有轉換下一階段跑道的心理準備，如此才能不斷地欣賞到一個接一個的人生好風光。Once the tasks in a phase have been completed, we should mentally prepare ourselves to move onto the next stage. This enables us to continue to appreciate the beautiful scenes of life, one after another.12月很多的人經常期待著貴人相助，但是沒有想到自己就是其他的人的貴人，自己就可以付出溫度和熱度來幫助人！Many people often expect a benefactor to help them, but hardly ever reflect on how they can be a benefactor to others, by giving of their warmth and enthusiasm to help people.

人物包含：Charles Dickens 查爾斯・狄更斯Dolly Parton 桃莉・巴頓Amelia Earhart 艾蜜莉亞・艾爾哈特Aretha Franklin 艾瑞莎・富蘭克林Martin Luther King 馬丁・路德・金Stephen Hawking 史蒂芬・霍金Jane Austen 珍・奧斯汀David Bowie 大衛・鮑伊Albert Einstein 阿爾伯特・愛因斯坦Elton John 艾爾頓・強Ernest Shackleton 恩尼斯特・沙克爾頓Malala Yousafzai 馬拉拉・優薩夫扎伊Taylor Swift 泰勒・絲薇芙特Frida Kahlo 芙烈達・卡蘿Astrid Lindgren 阿斯特麗・林格倫Muhammad Ali 穆罕默德・阿里Jane Goodall 簡・古德Lewis Hamilton 路易斯・漢米爾頓Neil Armstrong 尼爾・阿姆斯壯Steve Irwin 史蒂夫・厄文Anna Pavlova 安娜・巴甫洛娃Zaha Hadid 薩哈・哈蒂Marie Curie 瑪麗・居禮Nelson Mandela 納爾遜・曼德拉Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from groundbreaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo. Discover the incredible lives of these bold little dreamers:Charles Dickens, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, Aretha Franklin, Martin Luth

Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from ground-breaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo. Discover the incredible lives of these bold little dreamers: Charles Dickens, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, Aretha Franklin, Martin Luther King, Stephen Hawking, Jane Austen, David Bowie, Albert Einstein, Elton John, Ernest Shackleton, Malala Yousafzai, Freddie Mercury, Frida Kahlo, Astrid Lindgren, Muhammad Ali, Jane Goodall, Lewis Hamilton, Neil Armstrong, Steve Irwin, Anna Pavlova, Zaha Hadid, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists, to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things

重返奈落學院，進入《星期三》影集第一季的詭異與精彩世界！本書由暢銷作家改編Netflix熱門影集，以小說形式重新詮釋這段充滿懸疑與超自然的故事。擁有通靈能力的星期三・亞當絲不情願地來到專為局外人設立的奈落學院，立下三大禁令：不交朋友、不接受心理治療、不輸給怪物。但一場同學死亡的異象，將她捲入一樁塵封25年的恐怖謎案。充滿哥德風格與黑色幽默，這部小說帶你進入星期三的陰鬱世界，探索陰影下的真相──如果你敢的話。Return to the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy in this spooky and spectacular novel reimagining season one of the hit Netflix show, Wednesday!Emerging psychic Wednesday Addams begrudgingly arrives at Nevermore Academy, a school for outcasts, with just a few things on her do-not list:Do not make new friendsDo not attend court-ordered therapyDo not lose to the monsterSoon after enrolling, unexpected visions of a classmate’s very real death has her on the case of solving a 25-year-old mystery involving a supernatural terror. So get ready to plunge into the curious mind of Wednesday in [bestselling and award winning author]’s dark and twisted retelling of the Netflix phenomenon’s first season . . . if you dare.

From New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love...if they don't kill us first. *New York Times bestseller*It's Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer-the sight of a bride racing down Main Street is as common as the sun setting at Madaket Beach. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember: the groom's wealthy parents have spared no expense to host a lavish ceremony at their oceanfront estate.But it's going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons after tragedy strikes: a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony-and everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash interviews the bride, the groom, the groom's famous mystery-novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, he discovers that every wedding is a minefield-and no couple is perfect. Featuring beloved characters from The Castaways, Beautiful Day, and A Summe

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit, an investigation of what makes conversations work, and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in our livesThe right conversation, at the right moment, can change everything.We all know people who seem capable of connecting with anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, who ask the best questions—but who are also able to hear what goes unsaid, what we are really trying to say.Why are these people so good at connecting? And what can they tell us about how communication works?Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand—some by intuition, some by hard-won experience—that there is a science to how human beings connect. They understand that every time we speak to someone, we’re actually engaging in one of three conversations: What is this really about? How do we feel? And, Who are we? They know the importance of identifying what kind of conversation we’re having, and then matching it, so tha

Limited Edition (one printing only!) of the NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated series! In this final book (Volume 8), read the conclusion to this epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side, in English for the very first time. Also includes bonus stories! White No-Face's mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has followed him for centuries--but this time, he won't have to do it alone. Hua Cheng has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect his beloved Xie Lian, and with their feelings for each other out in the open, he's found even more reason to fight and survive. In this thrilling final volume, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng overcome the last hurdles in the way of their love? Also included in this final volume are five short stories that expand and continue the story.

The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure...Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who's lost without their beloved mother.From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland - and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it.Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling!

A brand new Moomin story based on Tove Jansson's classic world and characters, with real letters to open and read.Moomin Mail is an interactive story based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!"Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt! Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise.A treat for Moomin fans old and new, this beautifully-illustrated picture book is sure to be treasured for years to come.

Pop-Up Pals: Trucks is a fun new pop-up board book for toddlers from Priddy Books! This vibrant casebound board book features a different pop-up truck in every spread from a noisy fire truck to an enormous excavator to a busy bus and more. The simple and sturdy pop-ups really bring the vehicles to life as you turn the page and explore scenes around the town. This book features bright and bold illustrations which will make it stand out on any shelf as well as an embossed finish on the cover. Children will love reading the fun rhyming text about each truck as they explore the sturdy pages. Fire Truck: Hear the noisy fire truck and it drives pastRacing to an emergency, speeding fast! The added humour in each scene is sure to make this a favorite with any truck-loving child. Publishing alongside Pop-Up Pals: Animals.

"Ink-stained Splendor ---Lillian Don's World of Enchanting Calligraphy " is a carefully crafted work of calligraphy art and literary works by the calligrapher Lillian Don, featuring her calligraphic skills and unique creations. This book showcases a collection of Tang and Song poetry, famous quotes, personal reflections, travel anecdotes, and inner thoughts, presenting artistic expressions from various fields through beautiful fonts and exquisite craftsmanship.In her book, Lillian Don utilizes brush, ink, paper, and inkstone as mediums, employing her proficient calligraphy skills and artistic insights to transform classical Tang and Song poetry and famous quotes into magnificent typographic art. She conveys poetic sentiment and wisdom through her calligraphic works, seamlessly merging words with skill and offering readers a dual enjoyment of visual and spiritual pleasure.Furthermore, The book also showcases Lillian Don's personal reflections and travel anecdotes. She uses calligraphy t

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal–winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.In the way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet, with beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Patricia Castelao.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob as her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.

社區、創造力和色彩充滿活力地描繪了 2023 年因為去年的無限樂觀情緒轉變為對鼓舞和玩耍的旺盛需求。所有跡像都表明，由於經濟不穩定、政治不穩定和環境惡化持續存在，今年將是黯淡和混亂的一年。然而，面對持續的困難，人們決心表現出韌性、創新和快樂。 Pantone 為其 2023 年度代表色 Viva Magenta 做出了明智的選擇，抓住了一種活潑的情緒：它是“非常規時間的非常規色調”。 Joyconomy今年正在興起，各品牌為所有年齡段的人提供無拘無束的遊戲和模仿扔五彩紙屑感覺的運動課程――請加入我們（揮動雙臂大量）。「新科技賦能」或「持續很久的大事件」都是形成趨勢的原因，因為它影響著人們的生活與價值觀，進而形成趨勢浪潮。而這次2023 年「Future 100 改變未來的100 件事」的發行，正是科技與反思的成果。不過，不管環境有多挑戰，我們都可以用更樂觀的態度來擁抱未來！Community, creativity, and color vibrantly paint 2023.As last year’s unbounded optimism shifts to an exuberant need for uplift and play.All signs should point towards a bleak and chaotic year as a rocky economy, political instability, and environmental deterioration persist. However, people are determined to show resilience, innovation, and joy in the face of continued hardship. Pantone’s bright choice for its Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, captures the spritely sentiment: it’s “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time,” the brand says. A joyconomy is in motion this year, with brands

改編自大家熟悉的Fly Guy，有熟悉的故事主角提高學習興趣，有故事內容讓學發音不無聊，有精心編寫的句子讓小讀者不知不覺練習相同的發音規則，加上兩本練習本做自我評量，並搭配CD跟線上音檔Storyplus，是學習自然發音的好選擇。本套組包含Fly Guy Phonics Boxed Set (10書+2習作本+1CD+Storyplus)Buzz into reading with Fly Guy!Chock-full of engaging illustrations from the iriginal Fly Guy series, each book is designed to help build a beginning readers' confidence. Kids are engaged to sound words out and even try their own hand at spelling and writing. This set includes ten books, two workbooks, an audio CD and read-along audiobooks.01. Come Back Fly Guy (Short A)(Book1)02. What Is That Smell Fly Guy? (Short E)(Book 2)03. Fly Guy's Thrilling Tricks (Short I)(Book 3)04. Fly Guy Goes to the Pet Shop (Short O)(Book4)05. Fly Guy's Stuck (Short U)(Book 5)06. Get in the Game Fly Guy! (Long A)(Book 6)07. Meet Buzz and Fly Guy (Long E)(Book 7)08. Fly Guy Dines (Long I)(Book 8)09. Fly Guy's Home at Last (Long O)(Book 9)10. Fly Guy Meets a Cute Girl (Long U)(Book 10)11. Fly Guy Workbook 1 - Short Vowel Sounds for A, E, I,