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Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is here to save the day! The crew gets a surprise visit from a fairy that causes chaos on Burlap Beach in the third book of this chapter book graphic novel series that will delight fans of Dog Man!Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is excited to enter Burlap Beach’s sandcastle competition, the perfect activity after saving their home not once, but twice. As the crew gets to work, Woolly discovers a tooth-shaped rock that Raina is sure is a real tooth. To settle their argument, Woolly puts the tooth-rock under his pillow that night…and wakes up to find it replaced with a shiny gold coin!Raina knows she’s struck gold and quickly sets out to get more money from the Tooth Fairy with any tooth-shaped item she can find. But when the fairy turns out to be a Megalodon upset that the tooth is fake, Team Unihorn (and Woolly) must rescue the beach yet again.

★ 青蛙超級英雄登場！爆笑程度直逼《Dog Man》！★ 動作、笑點與環保主題完美結合，閱讀毫無負擔！★ 分段式冒險設計，培養孩子閱讀成就感！青蛙版超級英雄圖像小說，融合爆笑劇情與動作場面，講述兩位不太可靠的英雄對抗怪物與污染的故事。節奏快速、笑點密集，是喜歡《Dog Man》與輕鬆閱讀風格讀者的最佳選擇。The explosive first book in a new middle-grade graphic novel series featuring two heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes, for fans of InvestiGators and Dog Man!No one ever said it was easy being green! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad.In their first adventure, the frogs leap forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector 1. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo before they discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp?And in their second adventure, the duo stumble upon a landfill of disgusting, off-brand toys in Sector 2 . . . which come alive! Outnumbered and totally grossed out, ca

?全面掌握 RAG 技術原理與應用實戰?從零開始構建文件檢索與回應生成系統?涵蓋 LangChain、LlamaIndex 等主流框架?逐步實作查詢引擎、對話引擎與 Data Agent?實現多模態與 SQL 查詢、多階段檢索流程?進階解析 Self-RAG、C-RAG 與 RAPTOR 新范式?提供完整開發環境、部署策略與效能優化指南?針對企業級應用設計 API 模組與前後端整合?詳細講解 RAG 系統的評估標準與測試流程?實例導向，完整涵蓋從理論到專案實作全流程本書系統化解析 RAG（Retrieval-Augmented Generation）的技術核心、開發流程與工程實踐，從初學者能立即上手的簡易範例，到企業級部署場景中的最佳化策略與創新范式應用，涵蓋最完整的知識脈絡。使用 LlamaIndex、LangChain 等熱門框架，實作查詢引擎、對話引擎與多模態處理流程。針對開發者與實務導向需求，書中詳細講解資料載入、索引、檢索與回應生成等各階段設計重點，並引導讀者透過可追蹤、可自訂的模組打造高彈性 RAG 解決方案。進階章節聚焦於 C-RAG、Self-RAG、RAPTOR 等新型架構，並提供完整評估機制與部署架構，協助技術團隊有效實作生產環境，是不可或缺的現代生成式 AI 系統開發指南。

★在生死受到AI管控、靈魂成為可利用的能源、人均年齡一百二十歲的高科技未來烏托邦。兩個帶著不同傷痛的女人，將於追求「榮耀死亡」資格的競爭下，打破社會美好的假象，用盡全力彈奏訴說自由、愛與犧牲的百合戀曲！「第三次能源戰爭」後，海島國家「合帶國」成為全球少數能源自主、不依賴外援的國家。其關鍵在於國家獨有的「燒魂」技術——每年都將有一名經層層篩選出的「完美靈魂」登上「安樂席」，以燃燒生命的方式，供應全國一整年的能源。受選者之死被視為對國家的奉獻，遺族則能夠獲得鉅額補助，終生衣食無虞。背負龐大家庭債務的代理教師利小萌，歷經重重的嚴苛檢測，終於成為當年度「唯一」的安樂席受選者。她原以為只需在「安寧假期」中靜待生命終點的到來，卻沒有想到今年竟出現了第二位受選者——個性桀驁、用刺青掩飾傷痕的天才工程師向嵐。兩人必須居住在同一個屋簷下，讓執行委員會的人評估，誰才是最適合獲得「榮耀死亡」的唯一人選。「『比慘』很悲哀吧。我們相互發現對方最好的一面如何？」「看誰更不應該去死嗎？隨便妳吧。」原本只是競爭對手的兩人，卻在朝夕相處中，逐漸看見對方掩藏於堅硬外殼下的傷與柔軟。在琴聲與沉默之間，在無需言說的凝視與陪伴裡，一種微妙的情感悄然萌芽——讓原先只想結束一切的兩人，第一次感到「捨不得」。直到正選者公布，這段令人眷戀的時光也劃下了句點。離開安寧假期後，落選的「她」意外接觸了反對燒魂制度的地下組織「抽薪者」，發現這場「奉獻」的背後，竟藏著不為人知的真相。為了挽回那個讓她重新渴望生命的人，她決定賭上一切——先死一次。在這場以死亡為榮耀的制度裡，她們在彼此眼中，看見了不該輕易放手的未來。

A fun rhyming kindergartner picture book based on the popular Would You Rather game, packed with choices about which animal to act like!Would you rather take things at a slow and steady pace?Or would you rather whizz around like every day’s a race?Get ready to play Would You Rather? Animals! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.With loads to discover about animals and what they like to do, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips and talking points for parents and carers, this amazing book will keep preschool children occupied for hours!If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Dinosaurs.

A funny comic book space adventure for children from the bestselling author of Gangsta GrannyFrom million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS…- pick his nose with his little toe…- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA’s scientists thought he’d be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission. If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.

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佩佩豬和 George 要見到新妹妹了！但寶寶什麼時候會來？又會叫什麼名字？《Peppa Is a Big Sister Again!》以孩子的視角描繪迎接手足的心情，故事溫馨可愛，情節簡單而富共鳴。是一本適合學齡前兒童的親子繪本，也為即將當哥哥姐姐的孩子帶來心理準備與愛的期待。Peppa is going to be a big sister again! Peppa and George are very excited to meet their new baby sister. But when will she arrive, and what name will they choose for her? Read this heart-warming story to discover what happens when our favourite pigs become a family of five!Join Peppa and her family as they prepare for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Mummy is AmazingPeppa Pig: Daddy Pig's Surprise: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa's Surprise Party: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities.Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her

什麼是「意識」？「我」從何而來？我們的意志真的「自由」嗎？AI又會有心智嗎？以科學實驗探究人類意識的奧秘，探詢人類最根本、最難解的大哉問物理時間╳神經生理時間╳心理／心智時間＝意識科學「我們的主觀內在生活，正是身為人類真正關係重大之事，但是對它如何發生，以及它如何驅動意識性意志做出行動，則所知甚少。不過就我們所知的唯一生命，確實可知腦部非常重要，而且緊密涉入意識與主觀經驗的表現。」──〈總的來說意義何在〉特立獨行的先行者利貝特是意識研究的革命性領導人物之一，與佛洛伊德（Sigmund Freud）、克里克（Francis Crick）、艾德曼（Gerald Edelman），同屬最被廣為討論者，而利貝特更是最難以被歸類的科學家。他的研究超前時代，啟發無數，為後世不斷引用，開啟源遠流長的探索之路，探尋人類意識的起源與奧妙。利貝特以後，我們得以測量人類的自由意志。《如何測量自由意志？》是利貝特長時間研究的成果，是當代蓬勃發展的意識科學研究重要的奠基之作。從提出第一篇論文震驚世人的1964到2004年，書中收錄了橫跨40年的精彩案例，而這些影響深遠的實驗，皆出自於對人類心與腦、身體與腦、意識與身體的好奇。他設計不同的實驗方式，將過去無法量化的感覺化為具體數據，測量人如何產生意識、花多少時間產生意識。過去，自由意志是紙上、口中思辨的存在，利貝特則讓它得以被測量。他對生命最奧妙處的探求，甚至可能超越生命，延伸到探索靈魂、死後的世界。超前時代的科學家，超前的啟示之書。利貝特的研究被廣泛引用，也是許多科學研究的奠基，不過其作品難以翻譯又超乎常識而不容易被理解，因此名聲大，能真正深入了解者少，臺灣除了心理、哲學等系有相當引介外，普遍欠缺系統性、完整的介紹及評論。當AI掀起風潮，人們對心智的探究又更進一步，本書來得正是時候。▍本書特色★意識科學的先行者，近代重要學者班傑明．利貝特的奠基之作。★臺灣著名心理學者黃榮村專業導讀、譯注。★解鎖科學如何破解生命的神奇，人類如何探究自身意識的起源與運作。

深耕郵局招考領域數十年，三民輔考近年來將郵局書籍全面翻修，導入AI分析歷屆命題焦點，融入書籍內文撰寫，內容精準度堪稱為同業翹楚，全書系熱銷突破17萬冊，深受考生信賴，是上榜生一致推薦的首選。許多考生常認為「郵政法規大意及交通安全常識」是郵局外勤招考中最容易準備的科目，但越是看似簡單的科目，越不能掉以輕心。因為，魔鬼就藏在細節裡！這科隱藏著許多容易誤判的解題陷阱，哪怕只是多錯一題，都可能讓您與上榜機會擦身而過。因此，對於此科的熟稔程度，將成為您能否成功上榜的關鍵！這本《郵政外勤小法典》，能助您精準掌握考點，避免不必要的失誤，穩操勝券，成功躍上金榜！【本書適用】這本《郵政外勤小法典》(書號：9786267760130)適用於中華郵政招考專業職(二)外勤。【本書特色】》精準收錄最新法規，搭配試題立即演練依郵局外勤考試範圍，彙整「郵政法規」及「交通安全常識」兩大類，條文清晰易懂，非法科考生也能快速掌握，並緊跟法規動態，收錄至114年最新修法。此外，獨家設計「法條+題庫」整合模式，將歷年試題直接嵌入對應條文，背完即練，立即掌握出題趨勢，高頻考點一目瞭然！》32K口袋書設計，隨身速讀高效學習小開本攜帶方便，等公車、搭捷運、吃午餐等零碎時間皆可隨時翻閱，像滑手機一樣輕鬆累積知識，學習高效率，搶分無負擔！》掃碼即贈口面試經典試題，考前準備一次到位隨書加贈《郵局口面試50道經典題》，精選郵局招考最常出現的關鍵考題，由名師深度解析應答技巧與評分重點，幫助考生精準掌握面試官偏好，從結構化回答到臨場反應全面強化，可提前熟悉考場氛圍，消除緊張感，輕鬆展現個人優勢，有效提升錄取勝算！

歡迎來到《Christmas Street》！跟著 Bear 和森林朋友一起倒數迎接聖誕。這本精緻的倒數書設計成可展開的立體村莊，藏有 24 扇驚喜小門，每天都有韻律感十足的短詩與可愛插圖等待揭曉。書頁背面更附親子活動，如寫信給聖誕老人、烤胡蘿蔔燕麥點心、裝飾薑餅屋、挑選聖誕樹等。搭配燙金封面與紅絲帶綁帶，是充滿節慶氛圍的完美禮物。亮點：．24 扇小門設計，每日開啟節日驚喜．附親子手作與互動活動．可展開成立體聖誕村莊展示Welcome friend to Christmas Street. Your timing's oh so good. Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood...Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings a delightful door to open, with fun, read-aloud rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations hidden behind 24 flaps. With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: - Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny- Pick the Perfect Tree

在車禍後甦醒的 Yumeko，彷彿換了一個靈魂。過去不喜歡自己、總是退縮的她，成為了自信大方、熱愛生命的人。新的 Yumeko 散發著快樂能量，吸引了周圍所有人，也讓她的人生迎來前所未有的光亮。然而，當事故的真相逐漸浮現，這份新生活似乎並不那麼穩固。作者以溫柔卻銳利的筆觸，帶出愛情、友情與自我接納的課題，並巧妙融入懸疑氛圍，讓讀者欲罷不能。In the vein of A Silent Voice and Perfect World, Plus-Sized Misadventures in Love is poised to be a breakout manga series! Meet Yumeko, an introverted young woman who suffers amnesia after a car accident and suddenly becomes a new person—outgoing, self-confident, and ready to take on the world. Yumeko has never been happy – with herself, her job, her looks, her life. But after surviving a serious accident, she wakes from a coma with a completely different outlook.Where she was once withdrawn and self-conscious, she has suddenly become outgoing and absolutely in love with herself and everything around her. Those who know her are shocked by Yumeko’s personality shift, but quickly find themselves drawn to her positive energy and joy. Everything seems to be going right for Yumeko.That is, until she learns the accident tha

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The beloved Caldecott Honor-winning classic about a brave little fish who embraces his differences and helps his friends is now available as a Step 3 reader--perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding... until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how--with ingenuity and teamwork--they can overcome anything. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

Kwame travels to the Cursed Realm, in the fourth installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Kwame and his friends are excited to participate in the Nkonyaa Games -- a series of magic competitions! As the games begin, a mysterious new teacher named Elder Z arrives. Soon after, a spell is cast on two students, trapping them in stone. And no one knows how to break it! The evil Boni calabash tells Kwame he must enter the Cursed Realm to save his classmates. But can Kwame trust the green calabash? And who cast the forbidden spell? Could it have been Elder Z?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be a

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Tiger is fast asleep. But—oh dear!—she’s completely blocking the way. Just how will the animals get past without waking her up? Luckily, Frog has an excellent idea. Holding his balloon, he floats right over sleeping Tiger! Fox is next, followed by Tortoise, Mouse, and Stork, but it will be tricky for them all to get past without Tiger noticing. It’s good that the reader is there to help keep Tiger asleep. But where exactly are the animals going with all those big shiny balloons?

口述／陳燕木博士Dr.Jack Chen台灣人，1951年出生於台灣省宜蘭縣礁溪鄉時潮村，自小家境貧窮，但堅信人定勝天，一生拼搏。17歲考入台灣鐵路局台北機廠技工養成所修理火車，成為「鐵路技工拼搏小子」，並自力完成高中及大學學業，45歲取得輔仁大學管理學MBA碩士學位，碩士論文榮獲中華民國管理科學學會，1995年度管理碩士論文「TOP10優勝獎」。73歲取得清華大學五道口、美國天普TEMPLE大學福克斯商學院全球金融學博士學位，博士論文參加亞洲期刊IFKAD ASIA 2023國際知識資產動態論壇專題發表。鐵路技工「黑手」起家創立運時通家具，該公司20世紀90年代進入中國大陸、美國加州及日本投資，現已發展成為著名跨國家具床墊控股集團。現任運時通家具控股集團董事長、美國威克萊床墊公司董事長、廣東唯宇華家具有限公司董事長、三燕睡眠科技股份有限公司董事長、輔仁大學AI發展中心講座教授、輔仁大學傑出校友、中國國際商會家居建材委員會榮譽主席、全國台灣同胞投資企業聯會常務副會長兼內銷拓展工作委員會主委、海峽兩岸經貿文化交流協會榮譽副會長。曾任台灣區家具公會理事長、亞洲家具聯合會會長、中國家居品牌聯盟主席、傑出大陸台商聯誼會會長。採訪撰文／楊艾俐 Alice Yang資深媒體人。國立政治大學新聞系畢業、華盛頓大學教育傳播碩士，曾任《天下雜誌》總主筆、利物浦大學經濟史研究員、華盛頓教育研究會研究員，現任汕頭大學教授。從事新聞實務三十年，曾至二十餘國採訪，訪問超過三百位國際領袖、企業CEO及知名學者。著有《郭台銘霸業》、《半導體教父張忠謀傳》、《孫運璿傳》、《IC教父：張忠謀的策略傳奇》、《堅毅之路：吳敦義》、《迎戰風暴──劉兆玄內閣的關鍵478天》等書。《孫運璿傳》獲1989年國家文藝獎傳記文學類獎。歷年報導曾獲金鼎獎、吳舜文新聞獎、亞洲平面媒體公共服務獎。

～獻給每一位懷疑自己，卻仍願意畫下去的你～「沒有畫圖的我，可能會變成迷惑系YouTuber⋯⋯還好，我選擇了畫圖，還畫出了人生的全部！」──人氣YT插畫家．齋藤直葵【本書特色】◎百萬訂閱YouTuber、人氣插畫家齋藤直葵首部創作隨筆，40年創作歷程首度揭露！◎寫給每位創作者的暖心箴言──從「為誰而畫」的提問出發，重新擁抱創作的初心與熱情！◎從社群風潮、接案現場到AI時代的挑戰，全面揭露插畫家的實戰心法，兼具故事性與實用性！一開始，你畫圖，是為了誰？在這個人人追逐「成名」與「認同」的時代，齋藤直葵老師選擇誠實地書寫──不誇張、不炫技，而是用真摯筆觸，細細回望自己從小學塗鴉、升學挫折、轉職掙扎，一路走到百萬訂閱YouTuber的創作旅程。✯✯他走得很遠，卻從未聲稱自己是天才✯✯《我這樣成為插畫家：齋藤直葵的40年創作隨筆》並非教你如何通往成功的指南，也不是強調技法的繪圖教本，而是一本記錄「不斷跌倒、反覆嘗試」的真實成長故事。從學生時期的自負與挫敗，到職場上的迷惘與轉型，再到漫畫家夢碎、重新找回對插畫的熱情，齋藤直葵老師以幽默、坦率，甚至帶點自嘲的語氣娓娓道來，在以畫畫為生這條孤單、漫長、艱難的道路上，為後來者點亮指引的明燈。✯✯獻給每一位懷疑自己，卻仍願意畫下去的你✯✯齋藤直葵老師沒有傳奇的背景，只有一顆想把圖畫好、把心意傳遞出去的誠摯之心，正是這樣的平凡與真誠，讓人深深動容。他用自身經歷告訴我們：「創作從來不是天才的特權，而是普通人對平凡生活傾注熱情的回應。」成為創作者最重要的，不是畫得像不像，而是能否誠實描繪自己對這個世界的感受。當你畫出一幅圖，送給某個人、某個社群、某段時光，那就是一份禮物。而每一位願意畫下去的你，也都是這個世界的贈與者。(※因應印刷需要，內頁實際印刷的顏色會與預覽有所差異。※)

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates problem solving! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*There is a Bird on Your Head!*Are You Ready to Play Outside?*Elephants Cannot Dance!*Should I Share My Ice Cream?*I Will Take a Nap!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates imagination! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Going!*We Are in a Book!*I Broke My Trunk!*Listen to My Trumpet!*I’m a Frog!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates friendship! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*My Friend is Sad*I Love My New Toy!*Pigs Make Me Sneeze!*A Big Guy Took My Ball!*My New Friend is So Fun!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that will make readers want to celebrate! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Invited to a Party!*I Will Surprise My Friend!*Happy Pig Day!*Waiting Is Not Easy!*The Thank You Book

榮獲考選部指定國家考試參考用書老年護理學的範疇含括老年人的全人健康、功能評估、照護計畫與執行、照護措施等。本書以護理與長期照護人員的角度，說明常見情況的案例分享與照護技巧，並論及家庭照顧者的需求與資源。分為三大主軸：．概論介紹：老化理論、臺灣高齡現況、老年生理與心理變化、與老年人的溝通、周全性老年評估、生理需求（營養與排泄、活動與睡眠）。．常見問題：老年人的用藥、跌倒、疼痛、虐待、3D疾病（失智症、譫妄、憂鬱）、壓力等照護。．健康促進：老人健康促進的理論與實務應用。全書含豐富的評估表格，如柯茲量表、工具性日常生活活動（IADL）功能量表、簡易心智狀態量表（MMSE）、簡式老年憂鬱量表（GDS-SF）、營養風險評估量表、跌倒危險評估量表、簡明疼痛量表、壓力知覺量表等，逾80個表格；內文穿插「小知識」與「案例分享」專欄；章末的「課後評量」供讀者檢視學習成效。★改版重點．更新：我的餐盤、長者口腔健康保健照護方式、極重度失智症者生命末期的醫療照護選擇、政府長照計畫之失智照顧資源等。．新增：SARC-F肌少症風險評估問卷、老年人心理與社會支持相關資源、WHO簡單視力圖、高齡整合照護（ICOPE）介紹、吞嚥困難篩檢工具（EAT-10）、高齡營養飲食質地分類及製備、老年人六大類食物建議攝取量、老年人常用健康食品介紹、人工智慧（AI）應用於跌倒偵測與預防／健康促進、失智症單株抗體藥物、失智症者的輔助宣告與監護宣告、高負荷家庭照顧者初篩指標、家庭照顧者的照顧歷程、互助喘息平台等內容。

騎著Desire穿梭在城市裡，迎風面海，並不都是浪漫的事。一段無聲無光的青春末日　從中北部走向南方的自我放逐留下的還剩什麼？周芬伶──專序任何舊時代的結束，都是為了新階段的開始。當世界瀰漫末日倒數，抗議議題充斥虛擬社群與實體街道，青春究竟應該是何模樣？以大學生「我」之視角觀點，一輛命名為「Desire」的機車，啟動了三段時間軸，述說經歷學生運動、疫情與AI興起的種種過往回憶及想法，交織出童年時代隱晦的家族暴力、對愛的各種渴望，以及成長過程中所累積的創傷感。看青春一代在失語和幻滅中，於島嶼移動的過程裡，如何面對三十歲前後追尋自我認同與慾望探索的各種遲疑、感傷及無奈，找出屬於自己的聲音並錨定存在的意義。二○二五年，又迎來一場末日。網路上集體歇斯底里，預言家紛紛把末日地點指向了我們周圍的海。這些日子，我們經歷了一場前所未有的封鎖，隨後步入了人工智慧迅速發展的時代。我經常思考未來人KFK五年前的話，想著他說對了什麼，說錯了什麼。以及他有找到他想找的人嗎？如果我能成為未來人，我會不會想回到那個世界本應結束的二○一二年，回到荒原，然後告訴那時的自己，將來會發生什麼？

A graphic novel series full of supersized heart, adventure, and laughs!In this story, Supersized Squirrel and Blaze Bunny are on a mission to defeat a hoard of zombears.BRAND NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES FULL OF SUPERSIZED HEART, ADVENTURE, AND LAUGHS!Lover of nuts. Hero of the Forest. A graphic novel series by Luke Seguin-Magee with supersized heart, adventure, and laughs! The perfect read for fans of The Bad Guys.Once upon a time, happy creatures roamed a peaceful patch of forest in the wilderness. They climbed trees, gathered nuts, and made cute squeaky sounds. Then KABLAM! A radioactive meteor fell from the sky and Crater's Edge, an unusual community of mutant woodland creatures, was born. Some residents are good. Some are not so good. And one is best of all . . . SUPERSIZED SQUIRREL! A little squirrel with the power to grow SUPERSIZED.In Supersized Squirrel Attack of the Zombears, Supersized Squirrel and Blaze Bunny are called on to investigate a strange occurrence in the forest. But

這本官方授權的著色書有40多幅全新插圖，展現森林家族的可愛角色與溫暖場景。從廚房烘焙到星空下的營火夜，從冬日溜冰到日常休閒，內容多樣又充滿細節。插圖線條粗細分明，適合各程度的著色愛好者。高解析度印刷呈現清晰畫面，不論是兒童、初學者或是成人，都能在著色中獲得紓壓與樂趣。這本書既能成為親子共享的活動，也適合作為療癒系小禮物。A bold and simple colouring book featuring adorable characters from the world of Sylvanian Families.Relax and enjoy the charming world of Sylvanian Families with this adorable colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Sylvanian Families: Cosy Friends Colouring Book is perfect for stress relief and mindful moments, and fun for all ages!From baking to stargazing, cosy campfires to ice skating, experience the cosy season with all your favourite characters in this super cute colouring book. Featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrationsA variety of designs for beginners and experienced colourists alikeEnjoy more cosy c

《When the Storm Comes》是英國作家Polly Ho-Yen於2025年出版的一本科幻冒險兒童小說，適合9歲以上兒童閱讀。書中描述四個孩子—Mali（全名Amaryllis）、Jonesy、Fara和Petey，在一次氣候引發的暴風雨中被困在學校圖書館裡。他們原本彼此不熟，甚至有衝突和誤解，但當暴風雨愈演愈烈，洪水逐漸淹沒學校且電力中斷，圖書館的自動門也無法開啟，四人和他們的孕婦老師被困住了。故事描寫他們如何在困境中求生，努力合作尋找逃生路徑，面對氣候變化帶來的危機以及各自內心的掙扎與成長。主角Mali因為失去朋友和校園霸凌而封閉自己，但在危機中他逐步打開心結，與其他孩子建立信任和友誼。故事除了展現緊張刺激的逃生過程，也蘊含氣候危機的議題與青少年自我認同的探討，非常適合讓兒童理解環境變遷的嚴峻與團隊合作的重要性。這本書被評為動人且富啟發性，適合用作刺激兒童對氣候變遷議題的關注，也是一部令人屏息以待的冒險故事The storm had been brewing for weeks.When I look back and remember those days of dripping rain, the thick grey cloud blanketing the sky, the rolling thunder, I wonder how we didn't see it coming. We didn't realise it was building into something.Back then, we just thought it was stormy weather. We had no idea what lay ahead.We couldn't ever have imagined how it would engulf us.Mali, Jonesey, Fara and Petey are reluctantly gathered in the library. They're not friends and they each have reasons they don't want to be there. As the rain starts, they do not bond as a group. Mali do

A beautifully illustrated ode to the power of music.Wolfgang the Wolf dreams of starting a band. Without a second thought he places an advert, and to his great surprise Rex the Rabbit appears, a rocker with a fabulous voice. The Big Bads group was born. They are an immediate hit, and their fans come to listen from all over the forest. But Wolfgang’s wolfish taste for rabbits is never far away…Wolfgang and the Magic of Music is a sweet tale of an unlikely friendship, and the power of singing to bring everyone together.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable kawaii and chibi characters in this super-cute colouring book.Enjoy a little break with this pocket-size colouring paradise! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii opens the door to a miniature world of wonder, inviting you to colour your way through adorably small kawaii and chibi characters. Peer into a happy realm of petite treats, squee-worthy animals, smiling houseplants and silly sushi rolls drawn in whimsical Japanese styles.- Discover more than 45 pages of art teeming with tiny delights and pint-size cuteness- Use crayons, gel pens, or even watercolours to bring this joyful little world to lifeFrom teensy tea parties to candy shops in minuscule towns, Mangatopia: Tiny Kawaii is a celebration of all things small and sweet!

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life.Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege.

★古文明．機關術．建築．匠人，從歷史的留白流轉而出的過去式科幻。★葉李華博士睽違十五年再寫原創小說。★人氣漫畫家柚子YUZU繪製全新原創封面。融合東西方歷史與傳說，一場橫跨亞歐非的史詩之旅三千年前，華夏在周穆王統治下繁榮昌盛，西方則見證著神話般的所羅門時代……西巡歸途中，穆王遇見西域巧匠偃師，此人精通機關術，所製人偶能歌善舞，宛如真人，因而引起神秘組織覬覦。在身手矯健且通曉多種語言的柳兒陪伴下，偃師不遠千里，一路往西追查。與此同時，埃及建築大師魯巴在完成了擴建神廟、修築水利、建造法老陵墓之後，為了尋求更高境界的知識與技藝，毅然踏上東行征途。雙方相遇於兩河流域，旋即來到聖城耶路撒冷，等待他們的，除了名震天下的所羅門王，更有一連串始料未及的試煉與挑戰。《匠心》以古文明為背景，結合了西方神話與東方傳說，構築出一個充滿想像力的瑰麗世界。魯巴、偃師與柳兒三人的事蹟，不僅是融合智慧與技藝的傳奇，更是一個關於友情、信仰與成長的感人故事。這本介於科幻與奇幻之間的力作，承載著作者對故友倪匡的無盡追思。【各界聯合推薦】「在沉淪了，無法再與倪匡徹夜漫談的哀傷三年之後，葉李華終於決定再執筆，繼續將倪魂『還陽』於人間。」──馬可多（光劍鑄造師）「紮實的科學、歷史基底，加上狂野、獨樹一幟的想像，造就這古今輝映、虛實交錯的精采故事！」──楊谷洋（陽明交大電機系教授／數位時代AI機器人專欄作家）「待望已久的重磅回歸，跨越時空的幻設敘事，《匠心》獨具、精彩可期，在此向全宇宙鄭重推薦！」──趙恬儀（國立台灣大學外國語文學系教授）「葉李華博士新作不是取材自他的本行理論物理，而是寫兩大古文明交會，然而，主題卻是非常現代，這種衝突讀來趣味盎然。」──譚劍（香港科幻小說作家／華語科幻星雲獎金獎得主）

▎「這些海盜就跟其他海盜一樣行徑卑劣。但是，當我們回想起他們的殘酷犯行，或是因為他們駭人聽聞的破壞與其他殘忍之舉而倒抽一口寒氣時，倒也不能忘記他們的紀律、堅忍、同袍情誼與武德，讓他們成為當時世界上最所向披靡、最大膽無畏的族群，無人能夠比肩。」──溫斯頓．邱吉爾▎「『難』不過舉手之勞，『不可能』頂多就把手舉久一點。」──千年流轉，維京魂未變其志。每當世界呼喚，他們便毅然回應。航向西方、航向南方、航向世界的各地，去掠奪、去探險、去建立我們的新家園吧！當海平線浮現維京長船的身影，腥風血雨便接踵而至。他們沿著河路、海路，東征俄羅斯，南擊羅馬帝國，西越大西洋抵達美洲。征服世界的傳奇，自此開展而永不止息。懷抱對自身與家族認同的深刻追尋，赫曼書寫下這部充滿情懷、如史詩般壯麗的維京傳奇。╳從海盜到匠人，刻苦、無畏、勤奮的精神與世界征服之路。╳在貧瘠嚴酷的斯堪地那維亞大地上，向外遷徙、尋找資源是維京人永遠的課題，也孕育出了堅毅、紀律、團結，重視家庭與族群的特質。當維京人從掠奪者走向建設者，接納基督教成為虔誠的路德宗教徒時，亦未曾捨棄原鄉的精神價值，他們忠誠依舊、勇於開創、堅守自律、專注於研磨技藝的匠心，即使時空移轉，維京人對世界的影響亦如往昔。╳信念永存、美德傳承，呼喚不滅維京之魂。╳《維京魂》講述的不僅是北歐諸民的歷史，更關乎一種穿越時空、凝聚人心的信念。即使「維京人」的稱呼已隨時間遠去，那份堅毅、榮耀、勤奮與無畏的精神仍未熄滅。現今的世界有不同於過往的困境，便捷的網路與 AI 技術帶來真假難辨的資訊洪流、比過去更劇烈且難以預測的國際局勢，以及因地球環境惡化而日益頻繁的極端氣候……，必須喚起維京魂，只要願意相信、勇於實踐，來自北方的靈魂將在你心中再次點燃，無懼風雨，破浪前行。

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum s gone back to work and expects Lottie to help around the house more , Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog s bum.DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments.Readers LOVE Lotti

Touch the magic wand to the pages to hear the mermaids and their friends come to life!It's YOU who makes the magic happen in this sound book with a difference. Each time you touch the wand to the beautifully illustrated pictures, you'll hear a sparkly magic spell. From conjuring up a breeze to help a boat sail faster, to casting a spell to help Baby Dolphin swim, there's a moment of magic on every page of the enchanting story.看開箱影片https://youtu.be/na4CUf37VjM?si=Nk_XaLQvXOK1nRfA

The perfect Pip and Posy story to read on a rainy day!Play with Pip, Posy and their friends in this charming story based on the popular TV show!This action-packed picture book follows the playful games of Pip and Posy and their friends as they form a club one sunny day. But there is a secret password to learn in order to join the club, and Pip finds it a bit tricky to remember. Luckily, his best friend has a clever Pirate way to help him learn all the steps!This heartwarming story is all about overcoming a problem with the help of your friends. The TV show centres around Pip and Posy’s wonderful world of play, and is based on the bestselling books by Axel Scheffler.Look out for more stories to enjoy:The Bug HotelSnow CoachesFrankie’s Fine MonsterSummer GamesThe Christmas SnowmanPuddle Twins

A stompingly good novelty book with hilarious animals and fun sliders!With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move.Look out forAnimal Actions: Snap Like a Crabtoo!

當所有木偶都已離去，Sylvester 在靜默中創作出他人生中的最後一件作品。這個名為 Puppet 的木偶，不僅會說話，還會行走，彷彿有了靈魂。Puppet 透過簡潔文字與無字畫面，描繪一段跨越孤獨的相遇與陪伴，木偶不只是創作物，也成了重新連結人與人之間的橋樑。這是一個細膩描寫老年、創造力與希望的故事，語調溫柔，餘韻深遠。From Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning author David Almond comes a heartwarming story that shows anything is possible with imagination and trust. What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone, and all his puppets are gone? Sylvester makes one last puppet. But this one is different.When the old man speaks to him, Puppet speaks back. And then he walks…While Sylvester shows Puppet the town, the playground and the wonders the world holds, Puppet in turn helps Sylvester to make a new friend, and share his puppet-making skills with the next generation in this wonder-filled story of creation and the circle of life. Illustrated with sequences of wordless spreads by an award-winning artist, this is a modern-day classic.