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A chauffer's daughter finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with the sons of her boss's wealthy next-door neighbors in this delightfully romantic story from the author of Alex, Approximately, Jenn Bennett.Loveand Fen Sarafiando not care about your summer plans. Eighteen-year-old chauffeur's daughter Jane Marlow grew up among the domestic staff of a wealthy LA rock producer, within reach of bands she idolizes, but never a VIP. Every summer, Jane and her father head to the Sierras to work at the producer's luxury lodge at Lake Condora resort town and the site of a major musical festival. The legendary family who runs the festival are the Sarafians, and Jane's had a longtime crush on their oldest son, Eddiedoltish but sweet. So when a long-distance romance finally sparks between them, she doesn't hesitate to cross class lines. But Jane's feelings about Eddie are thrown into question after she returns to the lake and reconnects with his alluringly intense brother, the dark horse o

A wildly imaginative story by the acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake Have you ever wanted something that was just yours? Not someone else's hand-me-down... Not something that you had to share... Not something that you could only borrow for a little while...Something that was yours and yours alone to play with, to dream about, and more... It's My Rubber Band explores how a cherished everyday object can become a catalyst for curiosity, play and a profound sense of connection. With a special object of one's very own, the possibilities are as limitless as the imagination!

爺爺兒時與家人跨洋來到此地落地深根，只帶著簡單的行囊與一顆小小的核桃，如今小孫女也得到一顆。爺爺分享過去的旅程，也教她如何栽種核桃。隨著種子慢慢發芽茁壯，爺爺卻逐漸凋零…《花園街10號》Felicita Sala溫柔水彩畫描繪周而復始的生命循環。A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. “I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever.”“In this house? In this yard?”“Shall we go see?” Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia’s sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do.From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time—and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we lo

If you try to fit in with the pack, you'll look the same as everyone else. You'll be a part of the group, but you'll lose parts of yourself. Eventually you won't even recognize yourself anymore. Breaking free from the pack isn't easy, but it is possible. If you find the courage to leave conformity behind, you can finally discover who you are. Resonant and haunting, The Pack imagines what happens when a human being wears wolf's clothing. This poetic, powerful book will start unforgettable conversations about identity, peer pressure, and finding one's own path.

A bullied 12-year-old boy must find a new normal after his mother has a stroke and his life is turned upside down.William Wyatt Orser, a socially awkward middle schooler, is a wordsmith who, much to his annoyance, acquired the ironically ungrammatical nickname of "Worser so long ago that few people at school know to call him anything else.Worser grew up with his mom, a professor of rhetoric and an introvert just like him, in a comfortable routine that involved reading aloud in the evenings, criticizing the grammar of others, ignoring the shabby mess of their house, and suffering the bare minimum of social interactions with others. But recently all that has changed. His mom had a stroke that left her nonverbal, and his Aunt Iris has moved in with her cats, art projects, loud music, and even louder clothes. Home for Worser is no longer a refuge from the unsympathetic world at school that it has been all his life.Feeling lost, lonely, and overwhelmed, Worser searches for a new sanctuary a

In this lyrical picture book from an award-winning poet, a young boy cherishes a neighborhood field throughout the changing seasons. With stunning illustrations and a charming text, this beautiful story celebrates a child's relationship with nature.There was a boynamed Emilewho fellin love with a field.It was wideand blue--and if you could haveseen itso would've you.Emile loves the field close to his home--in spring, summer, and fall, when it gives him bees and flowers, blossoms and leaves. But not as much in winter, when he has to share his beautiful, changeable field with other children...and their sleds. This relatable and lyrical ode to one boy's love for his neighborhood field celebrates how spending time in nature allows children to dream, to imagine...and even to share.

The Easter Bunny has a grand idea--she'll paint her Easter eggs, inspired by the beautiful patterns and colors of her friends! She ventures through the forest and wetlands, gathering company as she travels. Together, the animal party makes Easter possible! This holiday adventure features seven illustrated spreads filled with original pop-ups, hidden flaps, and charming surprises.

A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial--a frightening intruder. It's a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Full of wordplay and optimism, this surprising display of bravery proves that cleverness (and friendship) can rule over brawn.

California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2025)The Diverse Book Award Nominee for Best Picture Book (2023)Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE‘I LOVED THIS BOOK’ ROXANE GAY‘AN AMERICAN EPIC’ CHLOE BENJAMIN‘BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN, INSPIRING’ WOMAN AND HOME, BOOKS OF THE YEARFleeing her husband’s explosive temper, Miriam has brought her two daughters, Joan and Mya, back to Memphis, to the home her father built in the 40s.Joan was only a child the last time she visited Memphis. She doesn’t remember the bustle of Beale Street on a summer’s night or the smell of honeysuckle as she climbs the porch steps to her aunt’s house. But when the front door opens, she does remember her cousin Derek.As Joan learns more about her family’s past she discovers she’s not the only North woman to have experienced great hurt. But she also sees their resilience and courage, how these extraordinary women fry green tomatoes and braid hair and sing all the while.Memphis has changed since Joan’s grandparents lived there. Streets once filled with the beat of protest and blues, now echo with gunfire. But Joa

紐約不再是記憶中的模樣，一股疏離感使奶奶不禁抱怨連連。跟著祖孫倆的腳步橫跨紐約尋找晚餐食材，隨著場景變換，拼湊奶奶的回憶，一瞥她的童年與隱於城市中的成長點滴。跨越世代的圖像小說，透過孫子眼睛看到奶奶曾經擁有青澀過往。This first graphic novel from Cicada follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner. Bubbe's relationship with the city is complex - nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance.As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe's childhood in Germany, her young adulthood in 1950s Brooklyn, and her relationships; first with a baker called Gershon, and later with successful Joe, Benji's grandfather. Gradually we piece together snippets of Bubbe's life, gaining an insight to some of the things that have formed her cantankerous personality. The journey culminates on the Lower East Side in a moving reunion between Rosa and Gersh

天剛亮，一對兄妹隨著科學家媽媽在婆羅洲的研究營地展開新的一天。從河上小船到濃密的叢林，他們記錄紅毛猩猩的行蹤，驚嘆雲豹的優雅，也忍受「世界最臭的花」的氣味。沿途，科學家們架設相機陷阱、觀察鳥類與昆蟲，並記錄下多樣的動植物。本書以漫畫分鏡結合知識解說，由牛津大學生態學教授 Owen Lewis 共同撰寫，讓讀者在輕鬆的閱讀中體驗野外調查的真實節奏與自然的奧妙。Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to protect it. - Told in lively comic book style- Written in collaboration with Owen Lewis, Professor of Ecology at the University of Oxford, who has done extensive work in Borneo.- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Waking Up- Breakfast time- Around camp- To the boat and up the river- Into the jungle- Field notes: Biodiversity- Camera traps- Jungle bloodsuckers- A stinky surprise- Mist nets- Field notes: Birds- Cleo's entomology lab - Field not

In this new title in the Big Bright Feelings series from the author and illustrator of Ruby Finds a Worry, Tilda's world is just as she likes it―until it turns completely upside down!Tilda doesn't like change. Why would she, when her life is great just the way it is?But one day, Tilda's world turns completely UPSIDE DOWN. All of a sudden, everything is topsy-turvy, and nothing feels right. Things that were once easy now seem incredibly challenging. Everything is just so different and hard.Can Tilda discover a way to persevere and embrace this change?Bold, bright, and empowering, this inspiring story about coping with difficult changes is perfect for helping children build resilience.

My First Tackle Box has everything young anglers need for fishing fun. This interactive book features lift-the-flap panels and removable cardboard cut-outs, including a fishing rod, fish, lures, a hook, a fillet knife, and more. Catch fish with the fishing rod, organize your gear, measure your catch with a ruler, and more! This uniquely designed board book will encourage creativity and hours of fun as kids learn about all of the tools in the tackle box. Children and adults alike will love interacting with this fun book.

A dark land filled with shadows and strange noises. A multiheaded beast standing guard. A new, sly ruler with a few tricks in store. A lack of Mutt Nuggets to fill Ares the pug's belly ... The Olympians of Mount Olympus Pet Center have never faced a challenge quite like this. With Zeus the Mighty trapped in his palace by an all-seeing guard dog named Cerberus, it's up to his gaggle of gods and goddesses to figure out how to rescue him. Once the Oracle speaks, the critters know they must venture deep into the belly of the vast Underworld to find the powerful relic that can free Zeus. But with so many new faces along the way, who can they trust? Will their quick thinking and teamwork be enough to save Zeus and themselves? After all, they found a way in, but can anyone really escape the Underworld? Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, Demeter the loyal grasshopper, and Hermes the daring chicken on another laugh

Dive into seafood with the only fish cookbook you'll ever needFrom fresh grilled red snapper to pan-fried crab and the classic clam chowder, the world of seafood has an ocean's worth of flavors and cooking techniques to explore. Master them all with The Complete Fish Cookbook, your all-in-one resource for preparing crowd-pleasing meals where fish and seafood are the star.What sets this seafood cookbook apart: A whole world of seafood--Discover 115 vibrant recipes from a variety of cuisines that include fatty fish, flaky fish, shellfish, and more, so you can experience everything seafood has to offer.Options for every occasion--Serve up seafood sensations for any meal with sections for easy weeknight dinners, small plates, barbecues, or special events, complete with photos to show you what to expect.The ultimate fish guide--Take the guesswork out of cooking with a super-detailed introduction that explains all different kinds of fish, their taste and texture, how to source and shop for t

花園裡藏著許多驚喜，你準備好跟蚯蚓、泥土和植物打招呼了嗎？這本書用簡單溫暖的提問，引領孩子走進自然，透過自己的雙眼和雙手，細細體會土地的生命與變化。沒有生硬的說教，只有純粹的好奇與探索，適合每個想親近自然的人Say "hello" to worms, dirt, peas, and more in this gentle how-to guide for connecting with nature.* Winner of the EZRA JACK KEATS WRITER AWARD* An ALA Notable Children’s Book* A CLEL Bell Award WinnerThe beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers. And with an all-child cast, the absence of an adult presence empowers readers to view the garden and its creatures through their own eyes, driven by curiosity and wonder.This delightful book embodies the magic of gardening and encourages all readers, from those who LOVE the outdoors to those with hesitation, to interact with nature at their own, comfortable pa

圖像小說《鱷魚探員》五度出擊！引人注目的新總部讓鱷魚探員們難以維持平時的低調作風，即便如此大小犯罪仍逃不過能力一流的他們。快跟上鱷魚探員的腳步一起追蹤不明組織Boulder Buddies！Our favorite sewer-loving secret agents between a rock and a hard place in InvestiGators: Braver and Boulder, the newest chapter in the hilarious New York Times-bestselling adventure series from John Patrick Green.The Investigators are having a hard time keeping a low profile with their new headquarters being a giant robot towering over the city! How can they be SECRET agents if everyone recognizes them? But with their ears to the ground, Mango and Brash hear mysterious rumblings about BOULDER BUDDIES . . . are they just the latest fad or part of a mob-run scheme? And could a rocky relationship from the Investigators' past be hiding beneath the surface? Find out in their most stone-cold dangerous mission yet!

亞馬遜五星推薦圖像小說系列Hilo全新集數。宇宙的時間軸神祕地遭到反轉，奇幻生物占領地球，Gina、DJ與機器人Hilo展開刺激、幽默的史詩冒險，尋找解救地球的重要關鍵。“An action-packed page turner with heart!”—Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANYour favorite characters are BACK and on an EPIC quest to save the world in the newest book in the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that kids and critics love!There’s a NEW Earth! The world’s timeline has been turned upside down, and now magical creatures are EVERYWHERE. Gina has to fix things—FAST!With DJ and HILO’s help, can Gina find the key to turn the world back to what it was? Find out in Hilo 8—a laugh-out-loud, action-packed adventure filled with epic battles! True friendship! Good jokes! Bad jokes! Giant (hilarious) monsters! Spoiled royals! Prophecies! Good! Evil! And much, much more!Series Overview: Hilo debuted in Fall 2015 and has become a bestselling kid and critic favorite, recognized in classrooms everywhere. Hilo 1-6 is the story of Hilo’s war with Razorwark. In Hilo 7-9, it’s fan favorite Gina’s tur

Mummy makes every day special, so it's about time she had her own perfect day full of all her favourite things. Mummy makes us happy even when it's hard to do, wouldn't it be wonderful to make her happy too?This brother and sister know exactly what Mum loves: her favourite foods, flowers, and pictures painted by them. They arrange it all for Mummy's special day, but nothing seems to go to plan.Luckily, the thing Mummy enjoys best is spending time with her little ones. A heartwarming story, perfect to snuggle up with on Mothers Day, a birthday, or any special day at all!

You'll never guess how monkeys clean their teeth, why penguins steal stones, which baby animal is bigger than its parents or just how high bumblebees can fly! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about all kinds of animals. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!

帶小孩的每一天，都是一場生存戰！Helene Weston獲廣大共鳴的崩潰育兒日常。理想與現實的落差、頭痛又甜蜜的大小時刻，都在這本超誠實又不失溫暖支持的書裡：你也許不是SNS上光鮮亮麗的酷媽媽，但你已經很棒了。This illustrated gift title is for expectant parents or frazzled new parents who might need a little support during their first year of parenthood. Featuring Helene the Illustrator's honest illustrations, each chapter looks at the different aspects of life with a new baby, from the first days of the newborn bubble through to the unbelievable milestone of their first birthday. Helene began illustrating her experiences of motherhood after the birth of her daughter. She found herself frequently scrolling through Instagram and finding she couldn't relate to the picture-perfect mothers who littered her feed. She started sharing her art and was stunned by the response she received, from new parents who felt just like she did. Helene's supportive, honest, empowering (and sometimes sweary) account of life with a new child unites parents from around the globe. While all parents, babies and

The second title in the laugh-out-loud series of picture books starring Bad Apple, a truly terrible piece of fruit. Bad Apple is back and grumpier than ever after his run-in with Snake, who graciously spat him out with just a warning. Granny Smith and her posse of golden apples step in to teach him a lesson.But Bad Apple stoops to a new low and seals them up in a delicious apple crumble... In the second instalment of Huw Lewis Jones's hilarious new series of picture books, a truly terrible piece of fruit is once more wreaking havoc far beyond the rim of the fruit bowl. Bad Apple's behaviour is so outrageous, even his own Granny Smith gangs up on him.Illustrated in a deadpan, painterly style by Ben Sanders, Apple Grumble will entertain the entire family.

你知道什麼是機器人嗎？ 機器人和機器有什麼不同？ 世界上第一個機器人是在何時出現的？ 他們又有什麼功能？ 讓我們從這本書中， 了解我們不曾知道的機器人吧！ 科技時代來臨，現今社會越來越依賴人工智慧產品，舉凡手機內的語音助手、可以幫忙打掃的掃地機器人、能夠打敗世界棋手的圍棋AI…… 你是否對機器人充滿了好奇？到底什麼是機器人？他們有眼睛、耳朵和嘴巴嗎？他們有情緒起伏嗎？和人類一樣會笑、會哭泣嗎？他們會思考嗎？腦中又在想些什麼呢？人們向他提問時的回答是從何而來的呢？ 你知道世界第一個機器人是什麼時候出現的嗎？以現在的技術來看，機器人又已經進化成怎樣的高科技；那些已經出現的人工智慧，在程式的設計下，已經可以在商場做招待的工作，也可以駕駛汽車、飛機，甚至可以成為一名醫生拯救患者的性命。 這些越趨進化的機器人，與人類的差異在哪裡呢？未來的未來，他們是否會取代大部分人們的職位，會成為我們最棒的盟友，又或是已經主導著世界呢？ 在這本書中，你將找到關於機器人的各種答案。 【未來世界】系列特色  適合６歲以上，對科學及電腦有興趣的小朋友。  探索未來科技，滿足孩子們對未來的好奇心與求知慾。  開啟孩子對未來的世界觀，最佳的科學啟蒙讀物！  搭配色彩豐富插圖，小學生也可以輕鬆閱讀。  利用說故事的方式敘述科技，讓知識更淺顯易懂。  每一章節最後附有「小小動腦題」，提高讀者參與度。

書中包含 12 個精采冒險，讓你一次收藏 Ms. Marvel、Captain Marvel、Kate Bishop、Jane Foster 等多位英雄的經典瞬間。每篇篇幅短小卻劇情緊湊，搭配色彩鮮明的插畫，既能感受熱血戰鬥，也能在短時間內享受完整故事。無論是親子共讀、睡前故事都適合。An exciting collection of 12 stories featuring favorite super heroes that can each be read aloud in 5 minutes!Heroes. Legends. Protectors! This padded storybook collection features 12 stories: Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel join forces to defeat a dangerous foe, Kate Bishop proves there's room for two Hawkeyes, Jane Foster wields Thor's hammer, and more! Each action-packed adventure paired with colorful illustrations on every page―featuring Marvel's newest heroes and fan favorites―can be read aloud in just five minutes. Perfect for cuddle time, bedtime, or anytime!Team up with your favorite super heroes to save the universe!For more short-form action and adventure stories, check out these Marvel collections:Marvel Storybook Collection5-Minute Marvel Stories - 2019 edition!The Avengers Storybook Collection5-Minute Spider-Man StoriesSpider-Man Stor

Sometimes all you need is your imagination... It's a rainy day, and Anna and Kiki are stuck indoors, wondering what to play next. Suddenly, Kiki has an idea for a new game."All you have to do," she explains, "is think up a Think-Up and it will appear!" And she thinks up ... BUNNIES! Then they conjure up the most marvellous, magnificent MOOSE! And octopi! And nine HUNGRY koalas! Hmm ... is it possible to UN-think a Think-Up? With half-cut pages that make for funny surprises at every turn, this is a fresh celebration of imaginary play for the youngest of children.

Join Thumper and his sisters for their greatest adventures ever!Build a secret clubhouse, have a day out with Papa, make some new friends and more in this brand new collection. Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time or anytime!Complete your collection with best-selling, fan favorites!5-Minute Disney Princess StoriesDisney Bedtime Favorites Storybook CollectionDisney Princess Storybook Collection5-Minute Snuggle Stories5-Minute Disney Pixar Stories5-Minute Star Wars StoriesAnd much more!

Join your favorite Disney characters and snuggle up in this collection of tales!Search for an intruder with the Dalmatians, attend a birthday party with Marie, spend the day with Thumper and his sisters and more in this bedtime collection.With six stories and a padded cover, this is sure to be a bedtime favorite year after year!Compete your storybook collection with best-selling, fan-favorites!My First Disney Halloween Bedtime StorybookMy First Disney Princess Bedtime StorybookMy First Disney Pixar Bedtime StorybookMy First Disney Cuddle Bedtime StorybookMy First Disney Classics Bedtime StorybookMy First Disney Mickey Bedtime StorybookMy First Disney Bunnies Bedtime Storybook

爺爺的記憶衰退，逐漸忘掉一個個單字，Stump努力為他拾起忘記的單詞，悉心收藏一起度過的歡樂時光。隨著癡呆日漸嚴重，爺爺甚至在大雪之中迷失方向，Stump與奶奶才終於意識到需要找出陪伴爺爺新方式。A beautiful, candid picture book for children to understand what happens when a loved one begins suffering from dementia, and how best to care for them.Stump always has a fantastic time with his grandparents, filled with flowers, puzzles, crosswords, and endless love. But one day, Stump's grandfather starts to lose his memory—and his words, which literally fall from him. Stump tries his best to keep the lost words safe, collecting them in a special box. But Grandpa seems to forget more and more everyday, and the situation comes to a head one snowy night when Stump wakes up to find Grandpa missing. Together, Stump and Grandma must find new ways to connect with Grandpa, and show him that he's not alone. This poignant, tender picture book depicts the struggle of coping with a loved one's dementia with honesty and sensitivity, with a message of hope that affirms the deep bonds of love between

Take a look at the wonders of Iceland, and learn fascinating facts about this snowy island country.Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, Welcome

"I recommend to every Architect, designer and those who have a passion for New York to own this magnificent book…there is no better on the extraordinary Beaux Arts of New York." —Lemeau, Decorator's Insider"This great, beautiful, glossy, polychromatic slab of a book more than does justice to an epic period in architecture when some of the world’s most luscious buildings were designed for some of the most unpleasant people in American history." — Timothy Brittain-Catlin, World of Interiors"New York would be little more than another faceless glass-and-steel city were it not for its Gilded Age buildings and institutions... An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City, written by Phillip James Dodd with photography by Jonathan Wallen, is a gilded embrace of this legacy."— The Critic?The Gilded Age, also referred to as the American Renaissance, is an era associated with unparalleled growth, technological advancement, prosperity, and cultural change. Spanning from the 18

Geronimo must get to the bottom of this martial arts mystery!Geronimo Stilton is invited to a rat-jitsu martial arts championship in a snowy faraway land, much to the famouse reporter’s surprise. With

Perfect for Valentine's Day, a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.There's only one person in Violet's class she wants to go on adventures with: Mira

What happens to a snow angel after you leave it behind? A little girl discovers she has an unusual protector in a modern fairy tale with gorgeously detailed illustrations. One night Sylvie awakens to an incredible sight: a glowing figure tiptoeing across her floor, with enormous feathery wings wafting from his back. He's muttering to himself, trying to remember his orders, for this is his first flight. Could he really be the same angel she made last winter in the snow? Sylvie's angel says she isn't supposed to see him. He has been sent to save her life, and when the danger is past, she won't remember he was there. But she does remember. She thinks of him every day. And when nothing Sylvie does, no matter how risky, can make him reappear, she realizes he'll always be there unseen when she truly needs him. In a contemporary tale told with humor and warmth, paired with Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini's enchanting artwork, Maggie O'Farrell weaves the story of a spirited girl who finds a way to

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door - and play with all the tempting things that are "off-limits."Dad's office is "off-limits" - which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, there's no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes.Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rules - and offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbour a similar urge.

暢銷作家Oliver Jeffers帶來最適合萬聖節的可愛作品！小女孩住在一個鬧鬼的房子裡但她從沒見過鬼魂，有趣的互動式內容帶小讀著們一起在頁面之間尋找鬼魂！A captivating and utterly unique picture book with interactive, transparent pages about a girl who lives in a haunted house from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers. A young girl lives in a haunted house, but she has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? Step inside and help the girl as she searches under the stairs, behind the sofa, and in the attic for the ghost. From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes a delightful picture book that breaks the fourth wall about young girl's determination to find the ghost haunting her house. Includes tracing paper pages that make the silly ghosts appear on each page. Perfect for Halloween!

The crisis of masculinity surfaced and converged with the crisis of the nation in the late Qing, after the doors of China were forced open by Opium Wars. The power of physical aggression increasingly overshadowed literary attainments and became a new imperative of male honor in the late Qing and early Republican China. Afflicted with anxiety and indignation about their increasingly effeminate image as perceived by Western colonial powers, Chinese intellectuals strategically distanced themselves from the old literati and reassessed their positions vis-à-vis violence. In Mastery of Words and Swords: Negotiating Intellectual Masculinities in Modern China, 1890s–1930s, Jun Lei explores the formation and evolution of modern Chinese intellectual masculinities as constituted in racial, gender, and class discourses mediated by the West and Japan. This book brings to light a new area of interest in the “Man Question” within gender studies in which women have typically been the focus. To fully r

Following the success of Jazz Covers, this epic volume of groove assembles over 500 legendary covers from a golden era in African American music. Psychedelia meets Black Power, sexual liberation meets social conscience, and street portraiture meets fantastical cartoon in this dazzling anthology of visualized funk and soul.Gathering both classic and rare covers, the collection celebrates each artwork's ability to capture not only a buyer's interest, but an entire musical mood. Browse through and discover the brilliant, the bold, the outlandish and the sheer beautiful designs that fans rushed to get their hands on as the likes of Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, Michael Jackson, and Prince changed the world with their unique and unforgettable sounds.Featuring interviews with key industry figures, Funk & Soul Covers also provides cultural context and design analysis for many of the chosen record covers.

Discover this poetic riddle that engages all your senses This book is about the importance of our connection with nature Can you smell the spring wildflowers? How does it feel when you stroke a rough tree bark? What about the sight of fluffy clouds? Nature surrounds us all. But are we really paying attention?

35.6*25.4cm。超過25個跟蝙蝠俠有關的驚喜，有卡片、別針、胸章等。Celebrate the holidays with the Batman Family and Gotham City rogues with The Official Batman™ Advent Calendar. This unique book features 25 pockets filled with exclusive keepsakes like recipe cards, pins, patches, and many more fun and unique gifts inspired by Gotham City! Ring in the holidays with this must-have gift for fans of the Caped Crusader.COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS. Uncover a new holiday surprise each day of December! Find the hidden compartments and reveal the exclusive Batman™ keepsakes to add to your collection.UNIQUE HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE. Display this advent calendar on a tabletop or an entryway for a unique holiday decoration.