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A fourth title in the 'A Day in the Life' series, this time looking at amazing and historic discoveries.Created by award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley, the book follows the highly successful format of the previous three titles, with a mix of graphic-style factual comics, as well as Secret Diaries, Bigger Picture pages, and Even Bigger Picture double-page spreads.From the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb and Roald Amundsen's ground-breaking expedition to the South Pole to the uncovering of the first dinosaur, the accidental discovery of penicillin and the launch of the James Webb telescope, this is a laugh-out-loud guide to the world's most incredible and wonderful discoveries.Also available in the series:A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You (Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2021) 9781780556468A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between 9781780557137A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars and the Distant Stars 9781780557441

The top-of-the-class, extra special 23rd book from bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! The brand new Tom Gates bestseller from multi-million selling writer and illustrator Liz Pichon. Tom Gates is Ha! Ha! HILARIOUS! He's created brand new comic *Ants In Pants* to make everyone (even Delia) laugh.Inspiration for his new comic is everywhere! There's Mr Keen's unicycle mishap and their NEW supply teacher Miss Jam (whose first name is NOT Strawberry or Traffic - but it should be). Class 5F LOVE Miss Jam's lessons. Mr Fullerman, not so much.BUT when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. HOW will he get himself out of this MESS? How will he make everyone laugh again? Will Marcus help him out? Hmmm ... maybe.Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Per

Discover how Mount Tambora's catastrophic eruption plunged the world into darkness, altering the global climate and inspiring the likes of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This remarkable story of disaster and survival is brought to life in a thrilling new illustrated novel from the award-winning author of The Mona Lisa Vanishes. The world was upside-down. The wind was fire. The sky was ash. The rain was rock. When Mount Tambora, a volcano on the edge of the Indonesian archipelago, erupted in April 1815, it was the largest explosion in recorded history. The land around Indonesia was a hellscape of fire and smoke. In the months and years that followed, the fallout--a cloud of impossibly fine ash-- spread through the atmosphere. It killed harvests on the other side of the world. It turned farmers into beggars and their children into orphans. It turned sunsets into molten nightmares. That same year, eighteen-year-old Mary Shelley fled England with poet Percy Shelley. While sheltering from the

媽媽成為全國最重要的政治人物後，艾莉兒一夕之間成了「總統的女兒」，全國關注的焦點。大家都說她應該成為自閉症青少年的榜樣，但她只想安靜地當自己。朋友開始變得陌生，說話變得困難，世界變得好大──卻沒有容身之處。這是一個關於十三歲女孩如何在眾聲喧嘩中，找回自我聲音的故事。溫柔描繪成長的不安與勇氣，也寫進了那些無法被簡單定義的青春心事。From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark comes a new heartfelt and timely novel for middle-grade and teen readers. Aeriel Sharpe doesn’t want to be anyone’s role model. But, when her mother is elected to be the most important politician in the country (yes, that one), she is thrust into the spotlight. With the world’s eyes on her, friends don’t seem that friendly and she feels trapped by everyone’s expectations. They want her to be the voice of every autistic teenager, but Aeriel must find a way to speak for herself…It’s not easy being thirteen… and it’s even harder when you’re the most famous teenager in the country“One of the most exciting talents on the children’s publishing scene and... has transformed the representation of neurodivergent children in literature." The Bookseller

本書延續前作事件之後的時間線，主角 Charley 在歷經 Harrogate 的恐怖經驗近一年後，與母親暫居於名為 Glendale 的偏僻小鎮。這裡表面寧靜，卻有著與女巫傳說相關的陰暗歷史。隨著萬聖節逼近，Charley 發現自己能與亡者溝通的能力似乎與小鎮過去密不可分。然而，接連發生的失蹤事件、行為異常的幽靈，以及本該消失的 Harrogate Killer 再度出現，使情勢迅速失控。本書以幽默節奏包裹驚悚元素，在逃生、友情與恐懼之間來回穿梭，既是對恐怖片公式的致敬，也是一場關於選擇與生存的考驗。Can you be a final girl and survive your own horror movie – twice?Almost a year after the horrors of Harrogate, Charley and her mum find themselves stranded in a small village called Glendale, AKA ‘The Devil’s Punchbowl’. Then she befriends the local misfits and learns of her new home’s ties to witchcraft – and realises that Glendale has even more secrets than she bargained for.However, the town’s troubled past might just be the key to Charley understanding her ability to speak to the dead, especially with Halloween approaching. But after a series of disappearances, the ghosts acting differently this time, and the Harrogate Killer making a shocking return, Charley realises she might have taken on more than she can handle.Before she can

《When We Were Monsters》是 Jennifer Niven 於 2025 年推出的全新青少年心理驚悚小說。故事發生在一所精英寄宿學校，一名教師的突然死亡，揭開了一連串祕密與謊言。每位學生似乎都隱藏著動機，也都拼命想守住不為人知的一面。隨著真相逐步揭開，校園氛圍在懸疑、心理博弈與暗黑學院風格中愈加緊繃。這是 Jennifer Niven 不同於以往感人故事的全新挑戰，她將自己大學時期遭遇誣陷的親身經歷融入小說，使作品更顯真實與深刻。除了緊張刺激的情節，也細膩描繪了青春成長的矛盾與掙扎。對於熱愛 懸疑、心理驚悚與 dark academia 的青少年讀者，這將是一部不容錯過的作品。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes “a standout dark academia thriller” (e. lockhart, author of We Were Liars) about the monsters who walk among us—even in the glittering upper echelons of society.A dead teacher at an elite boarding school. Four students who had every reason to want her gone. Who is the monster?At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam—an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school’s founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed seas. Only one of the chose

What’s behind the eerie St Elmo’s Fire phenomenon?What was the mysterious explosion that tore through a Siberian forest in the early 1900s?And can fish and frogs really rain from the sky?Travel around the globe and even into space with this dazzling natural history book, discovering the stories of nature’s rarest events and best-kept secrets.From strange marvels of the night sky to the world’s weirdest weather events; from the most peculiar plants to rare and elusive animals; this book gathers together a jaw-dropping collection of natural wonders. Eclipses, ball lightning, pizzly bears . . . each stunningly illustrated spread explores a different phenomenon, including those that have baffled scientists through the centuries.Presented in five chapters – Amazing Space, Peculiar Plants, Unusual Animals, Weird Weather and Unique Wild Places – this is a celebration of nature at its quirkiest and most wonderful. Written by best-selling author Emily Hawkins and brought to life in glorious det

《Moomin’s Little Library》收錄四本迷你硬頁書，分別描繪小小孩的一天：早晨起床、室內遊戲、戶外活動與睡前時光。以明亮色彩與經典的 Tove Jansson 插圖呈現，尺寸適合幼兒小手翻閱，是初次接觸繪本或作為嬰兒禮物的理想選擇。這套溫馨小書盒讓最年幼的讀者也能走進可愛的姆明谷世界。Moomin's Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books in a handy slipcase. With bright colours and beautiful illustrations, each book features a moment in the day of a little one – morning routine, indoor play, outdoor play and bedtime, perfect as a first baby gift or for the littlest of Moomin fans!In this beautiful new range of baby books, Tove Jansson's much-loved world of the Moomins is brought to life for the very tiniest of bookworms. Discover more marvellous Moomin stories:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMy First Moomin: Best FriendsMy First Moomin: Be Brave, MoominMoomin's First 100 Words: A lift-the-flap bookMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap BookMoomin's Peekaboo Night Night: A Lift-and-FInd Book

Yves Saint Laurent and his designs, as captured by the greatest photographers of the 20th century Yves Saint Laurent collaborated with some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. For over four decades, until the closing of his fashion house in 2002, Saint Laurent and his creations were captured by cutting-edge photographers – including such legends as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, William Klein, Sarah Moon, Annie Leibovitz, Paolo Roversi, and Juergen Teller – resulting in iconic pictures that helped shape his own image as well as that of his brand. Yves Saint Laurent and Photography shines new light on the world of the genius couturier, tracing both the course of fashion and the history of 20th–century photography.This beautifully designed book features an astonishing range of imagery: breathtaking fashion photographs of subjects such as Audrey Hepburn, Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss; portraits of Saint Laurent; and never-before

火鍋熱騰騰，好味一起分享！這本可愛的火鍋造型硬頁書，用節奏感十足的文字，帶著小小讀者加入一桌溫暖的晚餐。一位台美孩童邀請鄰居們一起準備香噴噴的火鍋，大家切菜、加料、一起煮，在美味中感受社區的友善、合作與文化的分享。鮮豔活潑的插圖搭配朗朗上口的文字，非常適合親子共讀，小小美食家一定會一看再看！Hot pot, hot pot! Hits the right spot! Babies and toddlers will enjoy this tasty dish filled with community and fun, now a board book!This eye-catching hot-pot-shaped book and its rhythmic text make for a perfect foodie baby gift. For fans of Grace Lin’sDim Sum for Everyone!What's for dinner? A Taiwanese American child brings his diverse neighbors together to make a tasty communal hot pot meal. Together, they cook up a steaming family dinner that celebrates community, cooperation, and culture—centered around delicious food.The rhythmic text will have readers chanting along, making it perfect for read-alouds, and the vibrant, expressive art complements the energetic feel. Young foodies will eat this hot-pot-shaped book and story up!

In this fourth edition of her perennial bestselling book, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn't have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply Spirited Child Approach, which nurtures the entire family. The Spirited Child Approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple, but vital concepts--calm, connect, and coach--to help their family thrive. Research- and strength-based, yet honest, Raising Your Spirited Child speaks to parent burnout and, in a helpful and supportive manner, offers solutions to that exasperated question, "How am I supposed to stay calm and connect with my child when I'm just trying to survive the moment?"What's new in this edition?The Spirited Child Approach: This groundbreaking methodology focuses on three key concepts--calm, connect, and coach--offering pract

在眾人熟知的 Titanic 沉船事件中，本書選擇將目光投向另一艘並不起眼的小船——Carpathia。當夜半的求救訊號傳來，它毫不猶豫地穿越危險冰海，展開一場與時間賽跑的救援行動。作者暨繪者 Flora Delargy 以首次創作，細緻重現這段歷史片刻，也回應了她家族曾參與 Titanic 建造的背景，讓敘事多了一份貼近現實的重量。書中不僅描述救援過程，更逐步說明船員的分工、導航方式與訊號溝通，讓讀者理解一場成功救援背後的集體努力。插畫以冷色調鋪陳夜海景象，搭配局部場景描寫，使每一份付出都被溫柔地看見。本書所傳達的，是在混亂與悲傷之中，仍然存在的人性光亮。・聚焦「被忽略的英雄」，重新理解熟悉的歷史・圖像敘事清晰，兼具故事性與知識性・Hidden Histories 系列開篇之作，適合關注歷史細節的讀者This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed

人物包含：Simone Biles 西蒙・拜爾斯 — 體操史上最偉大選手之一David Attenborough 大衛・艾登堡 — 自然紀錄片之父、環境守護者Leo Messi 里奧・梅西 — 世界足壇巨星、阿根廷傳奇Harry Styles 哈利・斯泰爾斯 — 流行歌手與時尚偶像Florence Nightingale 佛羅倫斯・南丁格爾 — 現代護理學創始人Usain Bolt 尤塞恩・博爾特 — 「閃電博爾特」，世界最速人類Mozart 莫札特 — 古典音樂天才作曲家Iris Apfel 愛瑞絲・艾普菲爾 — 時尚偶像與設計師Yayoi Kusama 草間彌生 — 日本當代藝術家，「圓點女王」Vincent van Gogh 文森・梵谷 — 荷蘭後印象派畫家Mary Earps 瑪麗・厄普斯 — 英格蘭足球守門員、女子運動代表Vanessa Nakate 凡妮莎・納卡特 — 烏干達氣候行動倡議者Mae Jemison 梅・傑米森 — 首位非裔美國女性太空人Gandhi 聖雄・甘地 — 印度獨立運動精神領袖Katherine Johnson 凱瑟琳・強森 — NASA數學家，《關鍵少數》原型人物Rosa Parks 羅莎・派克斯 — 美國民權運動先驅，「拒絕讓座的勇氣」Charles Darwin 查爾斯・達爾文 — 進化論之父，《物種起源》作者Louis Pasteur 路易・巴斯德 — 微生物學先驅、疫苗與巴氏消毒法發明者Stevie Wonder 史提夫・汪達 — 音樂奇才與靈魂樂傳奇Stan Lee 史丹・李 — 漫威漫畫之父、超級英雄創造者Kylie Minogue 凱莉・米洛 — 澳洲流行音樂女王Mary Anning 瑪麗・安寧 — 化石獵人、女性古生物學先驅Dwayne Johnson 狄wayne・強森（巨石強森）— 演員、摔角冠軍與正能量象徵Leonard Cohen 李奧納・柯恩 — 詩人、歌手與思想家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 abo

本書以音樂互動的方式，重新演繹《Hansel and Gretel》這個經典童話。故事中，兄妹倆被派進森林採草莓，卻誤闖女巫出沒的神祕世界，一段緊張又奇幻的冒險就此展開。閱讀時，孩子只要按下每一頁的音樂按鈕，就能聽見取自作曲家 Engelbert Humperdinck 樂曲的管弦樂片段，讓故事情節與音樂情緒自然連結。本書不只說故事，也引導孩子認識古典音樂。書後收錄作曲家簡介，並逐段介紹樂曲中使用的樂器與節奏，搭配名詞小辭典，幫助孩子理解音樂的魅力。精緻插畫與按鍵互動設計，讓親子共讀成為一場結合想像、聆聽與學習的美好體驗。Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day their mother is furious at them for not completing their household chores and sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes o

The Floofs are back and this time, they are taking on adventures of the wild kind. Join the fantastical and loveable Floofs as they set off on outdoor adventures filled with fun and friendship. The Floofs Brave the Wild is the second book in this exciting full-color graphic novel series for young readers.The Floofs love being in the great outdoors, whether it's hiking in the forest, skiing down mountains, or going in search of super-secret places. In this second book in the series, the Floofs have some challenges to overcome. From outrunning an avalanche, helping a very special giant, or finding the courage to talk about your feelings. But no challenge is ever tackled alone and the floofs always have a friend to help them be brave.With three short stories, readers can dip in and out of the Floofs' world without needing to commit to a longer read. Whether for a newly independent reader or a little one needing encouragement, The Floofs Brave the Wild will transport them to a wonderfully

“A small-town novel of epic proportions” (Tom Perrotta), this captivating story weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern families across generations, from World War II to the late twentieth century.In Bonhomie, Ohio, a stolen moment of passion, sparked in the exuberant aftermath of the Allied victory in Europe, binds Cal Jenkins, a man wounded not in war but by his inability to serve in it, to Margaret Salt, a woman trying to obscure her past. Cal’s wife, Becky, has a spiritual gift: She is a seer who can conjure the dead, helping families connect with those they’ve lost. Margaret’s husband, Felix, is serving on a Navy cargo ship, out of harm’s way—until a telegram suggests that the unthinkable might have happened.Later, as the country reconstructs in the postwar boom, a secret grows in Bonhomie—but nothing stays buried forever in a small town. Against the backdrop of some of the most transformative decades in modern America, the consequences of that long-ago encounter ripple throug

故事發生在午餐時間，Jim剛從樹上摘下最後一根香蕉，卻不小心掉到地上。當他下樹去找香蕉時，疣豬已經把香蕉撿起來，並堅稱那是自己的。Jim和疣豬因為這樣起了爭執，接著其他動物圍了過來，大家都無法判斷香蕉真正的主人是誰，直到好友Norman提出了建議....New York Times bestselling character Grumpy Monkey learns the importance of sharing with others in this original board book story that tackles a common toddler issue.It’s time for lunch, and Jim Panzee has just picked the very last banana on the tree. But then he drops it. When he climbs down to find it, Warthog has already picked up the banana and thinks it belongs to him. “It’s mine!” they both insist. As the two argue, the other animals arrive and soon, no one can agree who the banana belongs to. Until Norman suggests, “What if you share the banana?”Talented author-illustrator team Suzanne Lang and Max Lang convey the struggle of learning how to share in this funny board book for toddlers and babies that encourages kindness and generosity.Series Overview: SERIES DESCRIPTION: The Grumpy Monkey books were created by Suzanne and Max Lang to promote emotional li

本書為暢銷系列《The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night》的續作，再次回到詭譎卻溫暖的 Hallowell 世界。距離 Eve 成為不死之地唯一的活人孩子，已將近一年。然而，自從經歷「永夜」之後，她開始察覺自己正在改變——能穿牆、能吐出火焰，甚至看見只有她才看得到的神祕身影。當那道綠眼黑影提出一個危險的交易，承諾實現某位至親最深的渴望，Eve 被迫在友情與責任之間做出選擇。Return to the spooky and sweet land of Hallowell, where a new dark force embroils Eve and her friends in another adventure, perfect for fans of The Graveyard Book and The Nightmare Before Christmas. It's been nearly a year since Eve became the only living child to call the land of the undead her home and the Pumpkin King her father--except, Eve was no longer sure just how "living" she actually was, not after what transpired during the Forever Night. Now, peculiar and magical things are starting to happen to Eve, and she suddenly finds herself slipping through objects like a ghost, or even able to light torches with a mere breath. Stranger still, she's beginning to see a mysterious green-eyed shadow that no one else can. And when the shadow offers Eve a deal that would give someon

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it's like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend? When Jeremy's family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it's going to be the same old story. The outsiders' kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he's never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe school only lets him read about crafting and never try it himself. That doesn't mean Valda has to be so rude! But that's not the only trouble Valda's family has brought with them. They share a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do--steal resources and work together to terrorize the folks who live outside The City's wall

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free dessert at restaurants.4.5 billion years ago . . .an AI paperclip named CheckMate was designed to fix grammatical errors. Exhausted of correcting "who”vs. “whom,” it concocted a plan to eliminate spelling errors once and for all. All life-forms would be turned into something beautiful, practical, perfect: a paperclip.Thankfully, it was buried in the debris. Long forgotten . . . until it was accidentally freed. Now CheckMate has invadedeverycomputer on Earth and is bent on fulfilling its dastardly plot. There's only one trio who can save the day: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. But when CheckMate zoops First Cat's spacesuit, our titular hero is now powerless. The fate of the

Courage, kindness, and adventure abound in this charming, illustrated chapter book series! While the search for a golden acorn has Fernwood Forest all a-fluster, Mona the mouse plans a surprise of her own to bring all the animals together. Everything is humming at the Heartwood Hotel one year after the forest fire. Yet Mona the mouse feels like something is missing. Something besides the Golden Acorn--a legendary treasure buried and forgotten long ago. When a stranger turns up at the Heartwood with a map, suddenly the whole forest is taking part in a big treasure hunt and the hotel's regular activities are turned upside down. But Mona has an idea to get things back to normal: throw a surprise birthday party for Mr. Heartwood! As the Heartwood attracts treasure hunters--well-meaning and otherwise--and as Mona's best friend Tilly seems to be pulling away, Mona feels like her plans are slipping through her paws! Who will find the legendary treasure? And what if danger finds the hotel firs

本書為《Tuck Everlasting》推出五十週年紀念版，銷量累積超過千萬冊，是許多讀者成長記憶中的重要作品。故事描述女孩 Winnie Foster 偶然發現一處能帶來永生的泉水，並因此結識喝下泉水後停止成長的 Tuck 一家。在與他們相處的過程中，Winnie 必須思考：不會老去，究竟是祝福，還是另一種失去？本書以平靜卻深刻的筆調，談論時間、生命與選擇，長年被選為課堂與圖書館館藏經典。本紀念版收錄 Gabrielle Zevin 的導讀、新版插畫與珍貴後記，讓熟悉的故事在細節中再次被看見。Introduced by New York Times-bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin, a special 50th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children's classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold. From Newbery Honoree and E. B. White Award-winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that's sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation. Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring in the nearby woods whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. Now Winnie must decide wha

本系列節奏明快，融合祕密機構、魔法學徒、超自然生物、冒險解謎與熱血友情，既有奇幻世界的驚喜，也有貼近現代孩子的情緒與現實議題。對喜歡《波西傑克森》式冒險、《Nevermoor》式魔法城市，以及帶有懸疑任務感的青少年讀者來說，是一套很有吸引力的中高年級奇幻冒險小說。魔法、神話與祕密組織交織的現代奇幻世界 女孩主角從被排斥到相信自己的成長故事 適合喜歡冒險、友情、超能力與解謎元素的讀者 推薦給 Percy Jackson、Nevermoor、Artemis Fowl 讀者The Amari and the Night Brothers series, also known as the Supernatural Investigations series, follows thirteen-year-old Amari Peters, a girl who refuses to believe that her missing brother, Quinton, is gone forever. When she discovers a mysterious briefcase in his closet, Amari is invited to try out for the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs—a secret organization that protects and investigates the hidden world of magicians, fairies, aliens, yetis, mermaids, and other supernatural beings.But entering this world is only the beginning. Amari must compete against children who have grown up with wealth, privilege, and knowledge of the supernatural world, while she is treated as an outsider from the start. When her own enhanced ability is labeled “illegal,” suspi

本書以詩意而安靜的方式，帶領孩子想像：當夜晚降臨、世界沉睡時，我們的情緒都去了哪裡？快樂安穩地入睡，想像力穿上靴子，在星空下漫遊；憤怒則在風雨交加的夜裡，找到與自己相似的天空。作者 Tina Oziewicz 將抽象的情緒化為具體而親切的存在，讓孩子理解每一種感受都有自己的樣子與位置。插畫家 Aleksandra Zajac 以柔和色調與帶點毛絨感的角色，描繪情緒在夜裡的生活。本書曾為波蘭暢銷作品，並被翻譯成三十多種語言，是適合親子共讀、引導孩子認識與談論情緒的圖畫書。The third funny and moving book in the series that began with What Feelings Do When No One's Looking, imagining what feelings would do if they were furry little creatures. We already know how Feelings spend their time - how Curiosity will climb the highest branch of the tallest tree, and how Joy can be found endlessly bouncing on a trampoline.We know what Feelings like best - that Nostalgia loves decorating the Christmas tree, and that Patience is happiest when making delicious Jam for her friends.But what do Feelings do at night, when the sun has gone to bed and the rest of the world is fast asleep? Find out in this heart-warming and endearing sequel to the international bestsellers What Feelings Do When No One's Looking and What Feelings Like Best.Som

● 依照自然界和社會生活中的事物分類，“近取諸身，遠取諸物”，共劃分為九個主題。● 解釋古文字形，追溯字本義和引申義，以幫助讀者更好地理解現代漢語中的字詞。● 收入常用漢字約2500個，依照共同形符、共同聲符或字形相近等原則組成字組，以簡馭繁，以類相從。● 收入常用詞約4000個， 按照其中體現的字義排布於對應的字下面，大多數詞配有精美插圖，生動活潑地詮釋詞義，妙趣橫生。● The dictionary features 9 thematic units categorized by what’s common in nature and daily life, progressing from what is near at hand to understand oneself, to more distant things to comprehend the world.● It explains ancient forms of characters to reveal their original meanings and extended meanings, facilitating a better understanding of modern Chinese.● About 2500 of the most frequently used characters are organized into groups based on the same radicals, phonetic components, or similar forms. Simplify the complex and follow the similar.● About 4000 of the most frequently used words are listed under the corresponding characters, with most of them illustrated, making the learning process enjoyable.

單字，跟著對的方法學，才能真正記得住。讓7000單字不只是考試工具，而是能幫你打開世界的語言鑰匙。系統性學習×實用例句×文法解析×搭配補充打造7000單字的英文實戰力！單字不是背得多，而是要用得好 在臺灣，不管你是準備學測、指考、托福、多益，還是想加強職場英文實力，7000單字都是你無法跳過的關卡。 但真正的問題不是「要不要背」，而是你要用什麼方法，把這7000單字變成隨時能脫口而出的語言力？ 《7000單字這樣學才記得住》幫你一次解決死記硬背、無法活用、只會考試的三大學習痛點。這不是一本把單字硬塞進腦袋的書，而是一本帶你從理解到應用、從記憶到流利的全方位單字訓練工具。分級學習，從Level 1到Level 6循序漸進 將7000單字依照難度分級，從基礎到進階不斷層。無論你是英文新手，還是已經有一定實力，都能找到適合自己的起點。實用例句+道地諺語，提升語感與表達力 每個單字都搭配貼近日常的例句與常用諺語，讓你在語境中理解詞意與用法，說出和母語者一樣道地的英文。例如Time and tide wait for no man.（時不我予）、Think twice before you leap.（三思而後行）英文單字不只是會背，更要能說出口、用得好。文法字詞解析，幫你學會正確語法變化 每個單字不只提供詞性與基本意思，還精心補充常見文法形式與用法規則。例如：•beautiful：比較級是more beautiful，最高級的寫法是the most beautiful•assist：assist with後面接名詞，assist in則要接動名詞學完一個單字，就能一併掌握它的正確造句規則。常見搭配詞，讓用字更自然 英文並不是由一個個孤立的單字拼湊而成，而是透過各種搭配組合，才能展現出真正自然的語感。例如，drag可以和out搭配，變成 drag out（把…拖出），也能和up結合，變成 drag up（舊事重提）；又如long，除了long before（很久之前）、no longer（不再）之外，還有許多不同的用法和語氣差異。 這些母語者每天都在使用的高頻搭配，本書一次為你一網打盡。

即使前調已過，後調未至，中調的此刻，依然有屬於你的香氣。朝比奈明日香：「我們無法選擇自己的出生，卻在無數偶然的交會中，與他人相遇，編織出獨一無二的生命之香。」▍Before……食品公司的同期職場同事——菜菜、愛美、麻衣，以及派遣員工彩子。四位工作型態與人生舞臺各異的三十女子，因曾在同一間公司工作，一度走在相似的道路上。她們走過初入社會的「前調」時期，懷抱各自的夢想與節奏，邁向不同的方向。▍After……三年後，她們曾經的人生的課題，生子、轉職、升遷、資遣……那些曾深信無疑的選擇，如今化為意想不到的困境與轉折。恰如香水的中調——氣息濃烈、情緒複雜，是過渡，也是沉潛的釋放。▍With……因為當初的選擇不同，而走向了不同的未來，如今，也將迎來新的選擇與決定……「每一次選擇，都是一次新的調和。」「即使在不完美的時光裡，也能找到屬於自己的香氣。」▍四個視角，四種人生◆菜菜：與同期的拓也結婚，並即將迎來新生命。然而在幸福的表象下，丈夫拓也的精神控制（PUA）愈加嚴重。特別是在孩子出生後，拓也對她的要求與限制變得更為苛刻。◆麻衣：選擇辭去穩定的工作後成為芳香設計師，並透過展示生活風格的 Vlog 獲得同世代女性的支持，成為網路紅人。單身、事業有成，但心底還不確定是否要走入家庭。◆愛美：家庭和樂，事業上一路升遷，成為同期中事業發展最順利的一人。然而，她也深知自己的地位只是表面的「裝飾品」，公司對女性的不公平待遇，讓她感到無力與挫折。◆彩子：在過去不斷更換工作的過程中，終於找到一個能讓她感覺到「安心」的職場。然而，因為疫情影響，派遣合約期滿後無法續約，現在只能在咖啡廳打工，重新面對自己的脆弱與不安。四條路線，四種掙扎，正如同香水從「前調」流轉至「中調」，再至「後調」，散發出層層遞進的氣息——她們的選擇與轉變，也將改寫人生的餘韻。本書獻給那些「離理想還有距離，但放棄還太早」的「中調女子」。本書特色1、以香水為比喻，描繪三十世代的「人生中調」如同香水的中調，是最真實也最難以掩飾的氣味。她們正走在人生的中段——理想與現實的落差、婚姻與工作的掙扎。如果你也在迷惘，這本書會成為你的共鳴之書。2、四位女性、四條路線：我們的人生都不止一種樣子婚姻裡的精神控制與暴力、職場中的玻璃天花板、表面風光的網紅焦慮、派遣人生的不確定……她們曾站在同一個起點，如今走向不同的未來。從她們的故事中，我們或許能找到自

2012諾貝爾文學獎得主──莫言，最重要的長篇代表作之一「檀香刑」是一道駭人聽聞的酷刑，也是一齣精采紛呈的華麗大戲。「莫言將夢幻寫實主義與民間故事、歷史和當代社會合而為一。」──諾貝爾獎委員會The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 was awarded to Mo Yan "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary".這是一個由施刑者、受刑者及觀看者三方組成的驚悚戲碼，這一場彷如巴赫汀式嘉年華的脫序演出，展示了人們對權力宰制的不安與反抗。我一直悄悄地認為，這其實是一部現代小說， 看上去寫的是長袍馬褂、辮子小腳，實際上寫的是現代心態。這部小說是一個獨特的文本。這是一部戲劇化的小說，或者說是一個小說化的戲劇。我們人類，既是酷刑的執行者，也是酷刑的觀賞者，更是酷刑的忍受者。只有知道人在特殊境遇下會變得多麼殘酷，只有知道人心是多麼複雜，人才可能警惕他人和自我警戒。我期望著在未來的社會裡，人人具有寬容精神，個個心存慈悲情懷，但這一切，必以知道人類曾經犯過的罪惡為前提。 ──莫言 《檀香刑》以清末德人修建膠濟鐵路，義和拳亂起，八國聯軍兵臨京城的動盪山東為背景，莫言有聲有色地描述了一段民間以傳誦、歌詠方式記憶的傳奇歷史。 在這部結構精巧、具民間戲曲獨特語言美感的作品中，莫言真實地再現了清末山東半島發生的民間反殖民事件。以及這個事件中，帶頭反抗的民間藝人如何被病態的施以酷刑的悲慘遭遇，充滿反思與寓意。

A children’s guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.Time is central to our experience as humans, and it’s important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.This time book for children offers:*Content written by experts in the field, a scientist and a Horologist (the study of time).*A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives and the amazing science behind time.*Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to e

Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies find the hidden bargains at the garage sale?With 14 terrific scenes and over 180 items to spot, it’s packed full of search-and-find fun!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s Bluey at Christmas?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s the Easter Egg?: A Shaped Tabbed Board BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

叮咚！有你的「獨角獸快遞」！準備好簽收一份魔法驚喜了嗎？哇！在一個彩虹滿天的日子，一隻閃亮亮的獨角獸竟然迷路了，還跑來敲你的樹屋門！該怎麼辦才好？別擔心！書裡這位反應超快的小女孩，立刻化身為「獨角獸尋家特派員」，要帶牠踏上一場超好玩的回家之旅大冒險！這本書最特別的地方，就是它充滿了「魔法翻頁驚喜」！他們會跑去寵物店嗎？快翻開小窗戶看看！還是會去遊樂園玩耍呢？動動手翻開下一頁的秘密！每一個翻頁機關底下都藏著意想不到的細節和可愛的插圖，讓孩子們一邊讀、一邊玩，完全停不下來！陪著小女孩和獨角獸一起探索，猜猜看，這隻可愛獨角獸的完美新家，會不會其實就在……一個你意想不到、卻又溫馨無比的地方呢？這是一本結合了奇幻冒險、溫暖友誼和動手樂趣的驚喜操作書，保證讓每個孩子都愛不釋手，一翻再翻！An enchanting novelty book about a quick-thinking little girl and a unicorn, with magical lift-the-flap surprises to open throughout.On a day full of rainbows, a little girl finds a unicorn knocking on the door of her treehouse. The unicorn must be lost! Luckily the girl knows just what to do. Together they visit places all around the town to see if they can find the unicorn’s home. From the pet shop to the funfair, children will love lifting the flaps to find out more about where the girl and the unicorn are heading on their delightful adventure. And they might just discover that the perfect home was a lot closer than they imagined.* * *Lift the fla

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

**WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD for Young People's Literature**This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school, now in paperback!"The exact type of book I would've loved, andneeded, as a kid."— Jasmine Warga,New York Timesbestselling author of and Newbery Honor recipient forOther Words for HomeSeventh grade begins, and Kareem’s already fumbled it.His best friend moved away, he messed up his tryout for the football team, and because of his heritage, he was voluntoldto show the new kid—a Syrian refugee with a thick and embarrassing accent—around school. Just when Kareem thinks his middle school life has imploded, the hotshot QB promises to get Kareem another tryout for the squad. There’s a catch: to secure that chance, Kareem must do something he knows is wrong.Then, like a surprise blitz, Kareem’s mom returns to Syria to help her family but can’t make it back h

From award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: "The Shindig is coming!" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Har

Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams….Nor will the fact that her ri

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' RED2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?'Literary super-stardom does

About the Book:'Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic' OLIVIE BLAKE'Katabasis is more than a novel to savor. This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time' REBECCA ROSS'A witty, gory, harrowing ride' LEIGH BARDUGOKatabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new novel by Sunday Times Number One Bestseller R.F. Kuang.

本書以「下降之旅」為核心意象，借用古希臘 katabasis 的概念，將人物帶入一場探尋與自我拆解的過程。Alice Law 原以為魔法研究只需才智與努力，卻在導師身亡後，踏上前往 Hell 的道路，在顛倒的秩序中重新衡量知識、野心與人性。與她同行的 Peter Murdoch 是最大競爭者，也是她最不願承認需要的人，兩人從對立到不得不合作的互動，使故事更顯張力。作者 R.F. Kuang 延續她擅長的語言節奏與議題視角，讓奇幻背景保持深度，也讓讀者看到人物內心的轉折。豪華版的精緻設計，使本書兼具閱讀與收藏價值。A stunning deluxe edition featuring foiled board, designed endpapers, as well as sprayed edges including a specially designed fore-edge!Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she's going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That's if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025's

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Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features stenciled edges, case effects, and illustrated endpapers.Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in