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和平圖幅範圍（以下簡稱本圖幅或本區）屬於中央山脈變質岩區，本區地質圖編繪最早可追溯至日治時代，包括石井八萬次郎（1897）、高橋春吉與市川雄一（1926）以及小笠原美津雄（1933，1936）等，此後有張麗旭（1953）與顏滄波（Yen, 1960）等針對大南澳片岩的調查與探討。顏滄波（Yen, 1954a）首先將本區出露的花崗片麻岩體分為六大岩體，之後的研究者對於本區域的花崗片麻岩體進行岩石學、地球化學以及放射性定年等研究（Fuh, 1962；Yen and Rosenblum, 1964；Lo and Wang Lee, 1981a, 1981b；Yang and Wang Lee, 1981；Wang Lee et al., 1982；Lo, 1988；Lan et al., 1990, 1991, 1992；Lo and Onstott, 1995；Yui et al., 1996, 2012；Li et al., 2012； Chen et al., 2016）。鄰近和平圖幅地區的地質調查工作，包括富田芳郎（1936）、顏滄波等（Yen et al., 1956； Yen, 1960）、陳培源（Chen, 1963）、橋本亙等（Hashimoto et al., 1975）、王執明等人（Wang Lee et al., 1982）、王執明（Wang Lee, 1988）、李春生（1984）、楊昭男與王源（Yang and Wang, 1985）、焦中輝（1991）、羅偉（1993）、林啓文與林偉雄（1994，1995）、林啓文與楊昭男（1999）以及羅偉等（2009），多集中於本圖幅周圍的東澳–南澳地區、立霧溪流域以及本圖幅內局部範圍，此等資料均提供本圖幅測製時的重要參考。中央山脈變質岩區的岩層受多期變質與變形作用，地質構造複雜，且缺乏化石與定年資料，因而岩層的年代、延伸、上下關係以及岩性地層劃分均有困難。本區地勢險峻，山高水深、峽谷瀑布甚多，許多地層邊界位置難以到達，同時受限天候狀況，以及植被茂密，致使野外調查工作相較更為困難。因此，對於無法到達的區域，參考鄰近地區前人資料，並依據地質圖測製原理推論。本圖幅仍有許多未解決的地質問題，有待日後更詳細的調查與分析作修正與補充。

結合真實歷史人物和事件，細膩刻劃兩位女性在二戰期間從事諜報工作史詩般的旅程。●入圍全球最大書評網站Goodreads讀者票選年度最佳歷史小說，逾二十三萬則★★★★★書評狂推！●瑞絲．薇斯朋「哈囉陽光讀書俱樂部」選書●榮登紐約時報、今日美國報暢銷榜●榮登環球郵報暢銷榜TOP 1●全國公共廣播電台年度選書●Bookbub年度選書●The Girly Book Club年度選書●Good Housekeeping、Parade、Library Journa、Goodreads、 Liz and Lisa當季選書一九四七年。在二次大戰結束後的混亂餘波中，美國女大生夏麗．聖克萊爾懷孕、未婚，而且幾乎要被她那個非常體面的家庭逐出。同時，她深愛的表姊羅絲於大戰期間在納粹佔領的法國失去音訊，夏麗抱著一絲希望期盼羅絲可能還活著。於是當夏麗的父母把她帶去歐洲處理她的「小問題」時，夏麗逃離家人，前往倫敦，決心要查出她表姊發生了什麼事。一九一五年，一次大戰爆發一年後，伊芙．嘉德納一直渴望能加入對抗德軍的戰鬥行列，意外得到機會，被吸收擔任間諜。她被派到敵軍佔領的法國，認識了迷人的莉莉──化名愛莉絲，被譽為「間諜女王」，她在敵人的眼前掌管了一個巨大的情報員網路。三十年後，當年因自己背叛、害愛莉絲情報網瓦解的內疚始終陰魂不散，伊芙成天酗酒，隱居在她破敗的倫敦房子裡。直到一名年輕美國姑娘闖上門來，說出一個伊芙已經三十年沒再聽過的名字，兩人自此展開尋找真相的任務……

From the creators ofRaidersDaniel Freedman and CROM, comes this third installment of the dark fantasy graphic novel of epic adventure and magic.Nothing has gone right. With Birdking out of commission and most of her friends lost, Bianca finally reaches the golden city of Atlas. But when she finds herself too eager to pay her debt to the All Father, she threatens to lose the only thing she has left—herself.

They have nothing in common--so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits--and the most amazing sex--Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the i

A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge--life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the fa

The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon--and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent...but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain shoul

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager...The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal... Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager.Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade, but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior... That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity--for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed door

Hunger Games meets House of the Dragon in this epic fantasy romance series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and dark academia.Hunger Games meets House of Dragon in this epic fantasy romance series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and dark academia.The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing!DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour__________________________________________SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL.Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to sur

[名家名著] 31 Clean Craftsmanship 無瑕的程式碼 軟體工匠篇：程式設計師必須做到的紀律、標準與倫理 Clean Craftsmanship: Disciplines, Standards, and Ethics ❝或許你不會用TDD來開發，你不會寫單元測試，但你應該保有「紀律、標準、倫理」，這部分應當印成類似「員工手冊」的「開發人員手冊」人手一本才對。❞ ────微軟最有價值專家(Microsoft MVP)　陳傳興(Bruce Chen) ❝本書的最後一個Part是之前較少提到的倫理篇，為敏捷開發者提供了行事的準則以及身為程式設計者的使命，值得所有程式設計師一讀。❞ ────博碩文化總編輯 & CEO CSM　陳錦輝(Simon) ❝把本書放在你常去的參考書架上。當你帶著勇氣和好奇心在這個世界上探索前行時，請讓本書成為你的老朋友──你的Uncle Bob、你的嚮導。❞ ────Stacia Heimgartner Viscardi，CST & 敏捷導師 寫出每天都引以為傲的程式碼！ 在本書中，世界級軟體開發傳奇大師、暢銷書《Clean Code》的作者Robert C. Martin(Uncle Bob)再次娓娓道來，那些定義了軟體開發專業與工藝的原則。Uncle Bob統整軟體開發人員所需的紀律、標準與倫理，讓你能夠交付穩健且有效率的程式碼，並以己為榮，為自己編寫的所有軟體感到驕傲。 Uncle Bob為軟體工藝的基礎紀律寫下這份實用指南，並提供技術性與指導性兼具的權威指引。他探討了標準，展示「世界對開發人員的期盼」與「開發人員對自己的期望」有何不同，確保兩者之間不再有落差。他總結了程式設計專業的倫理，描述所有開發人員應該對同事、對使用者，最重要的是對自己所做出的基本承諾。 運用Uncle Bob分享的真知灼見，所有的程式設計師和他們的專案管理經理都能一致地交付可靠又穩定的程式碼。這些程式碼能夠建立信任，而不是破壞信任──讓使用者有信賴感，並強化大眾對這些技術的信心，讓社會能夠順暢運作。 ❑ 內容亮點 ☑︎追求真正軟體工藝精神的「北極星」：理解「寫好程式碼」的真諦與境界 ☑︎5大核心紀律的應用與指引：TDD、重構、簡潔設計、合作寫程式、驗收測試 ☑︎開發人員和團隊成員如何提高生產力、改善品質、誠實勇敢地面對一切 ☑︎團隊合

**此版本在臺灣印刷**The International Booker Prize ‧2026布克國際獎得主National Book Awards Winner‧2024美國國家書卷獎得主A bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and power May 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear. Soon a Taiwanese woman--who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name--is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook. Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Ch

**2026布克國際獎得主**National Book Awards Winner‧2024美國國家書卷獎得主A bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and powerMay 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.Soon a Taiwanese woman--who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name--is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook. Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion

職業教育與訓練（vocational education and training, VET）即技職教育與訓練(technical and vocational education and training, TVET），是著重於培育(或培訓)學習者工作能力的教育與訓練，目的在協助學生(或學員)透過增能以從事第一份工作、重新回到職場、提升所在領域的能力或轉換到不同的職業。我國於2019年修正的《技術及職業教育法》和2015年修正的《職業訓練法》分別將技職教育分為職業試探教育、職業準備教育和職業繼續教育三大範疇，和將職業訓練分為養成訓練、技術生訓練、進修訓練及轉業訓練四種。《技職教育法》並規定「高級中等以下學校師資職前教育課程應將職業教育與訓練、生涯規劃相關科目列為必修學分。」 本書主要針對上述法規要求，論述職業教育與訓練的本質、制度、標準、課程、教學、評估、師資和行政，除供作職業教育與訓練師資職前教育課程之教科書外，亦可供所有職業教育與訓練相關人士閱讀而增進對職業教育與訓練的理解。

An informative book and 300-piece jigsaw set, all about the Periodic Table.Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.

This is the story of a mother and a grandmother. This is the story of Mommy Crumbs, but also of her stews, of her dog Leon, of her children and of her granddaughters.Paula loves to cook, but also to eat, that's why her children and granddaughters call her Mommy Crumbs... she always seems to be covered with them!One day, Mommy Crumbs' granddaughters give her a very special baby chick and the two become inseparable. The chick grows bigger as Mommy Crumbs gets older. When the chick is larger than the old woman herself, Mommy Crumbs bids farewell to her family and flies away on the magical bird.

A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space--not towards the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan--have left their lives behind to travel at a speed of over seventeen thousand miles an hour as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip up dehydrated meals, float in gravity-free sleep, and exercise in regimented routines to prevent atrophying muscles; we witness them form bonds that will stand between them and utter solitude. Most of all, we are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet. Their experiences of sixteen sunrises and sunsets and the bright, blinking constellations of the galaxy are at

Mostly shadows follow us, but occasionally it’s wise to follow your shadow.Lika doesn’t give much thought to her shadow. Sometimes it’s long, sometimes it’s short… but it is never more than a shadow.Until one day it begins acting strangely. When Lika waves a hand, Shadow raises a foot. When Lika sits down, Shadow stands up. Lika hides in a darkened room, but the more she hides, the bigger Shadow becomes, until it picks her up and deposits her in a land of shadows, at the heart of which is a spooky shadow circus. Lika must learn to listen to her shadow to find her way back.This is a book by the acclaimed author of The Grand Hotel of Feelings about accepting the parts of us that we try to hide from… Because where there is darkness there is also light, and when the shadows dance it is always a good idea to join the fun.

《There's a Ghost in Grandpa's Garden》透過一段祖孫間的靜靜對話，展開關於記憶與自然的細膩探索。花園裡藏著消失的水流、打翻的花盆、來自過去的小禮物，都是看不見的「幽靈」留下的痕跡。作者Kyo Maclear用溫柔文字搭配Katty Maurey清新的畫面，帶領孩子學會觀察、傾聽與想像，從花園的一草一木中，看見時間與故事悄然流轉。The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA gentle, probing picture book from award-winning author Kyo Maclear and celebrated illustrator Katty Maurey about the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, and the many traces, memories, and even ghosts with which we live There's a ghost in Grandpa's garden. It leaves tracks by the path where there was once a cool, dark stream. It makes mischief by knocking over flowerpots. And sometimes, it leaves behind a gift perfect for a curious boy in the form of little treasures from times gone by. The boy who is the narrator of this picture book loves spending time with his grandpa in the garden, enjoying the natural world, listening to memories of how things used to be, and making up stories about the friendly

Baa-AAH! This officially licensed CATAN screaming sheep figurine is the perfect gag gift for your favorite opponent and a great way to add some humor to your own gaming table while honoring the best resource of them all: wool!Specifications: Includes a 3-inch mini screaming sheep figurine, modeled after the iconic CATAN resource card and standing on a CATAN Pasture hex baseWith Sound: The sheep's bleating scream plays when the hex tile base is pressedBook Included: Kit also includes a mini book featuring hilarious odes to the underappreciated sheep resourcePerfect Gift: Bring a little humor and surprise to game night with this gag giftOfficially Licensed: Authentic CATAN collectibleIncludes button cell batteries.

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page--just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed. This book is MAGIC! Imagine anything you like, and the illustrator will draw it on the next page. There's only one rule: DON'T THINK OF TIGERS! Ready? Oh dear. You thought of tigers, didn't you? Please, think of anything else. A cow doing ballet? No problem! Just no tigers. Our illustrator really, really can't draw tigers... Or can he? As his hilariously silly and irresistibly charming drawings of tigers improve, Alex Latimer delivers a subtle but important message about practice, creativity, and embracing imperfection. A fun read-aloud that's sure to delight time and time again, this is the perfect book for kids who love to draw--and for those who don't (but might soon!).

Inside Scouts: An Acorn Book (Book1-3)The Inside Scouts Viv and Sanjay help a lion with a leaky heart in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. When a lion with a leaky heart needs help, the Inside Scouts know what to do! They put on their suits, grab their tools, and get really small. They go inside the lion to find the leaky spot. And they fix it together!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this first book, readers learn a

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way.For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference reinforcement learning – was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors o

Tom has created brand new comic *Ants In Pants* to make everyone laugh. Inspiration 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 when Tom's comic falls into the wrong hands, everything starts to go wrong. HOW will he get himself out of this MESS? The top-of-the-class, extra special 22nd 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 th

A sturdy box containing a 300-piece unicorn jigsaw and a colourful sticker book.The perfect present for young unicorn lovers: a brilliantly colourful 300-piece jigsaw showing a magical unicorn-filled scene, plus a sticker book, presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw is full of unicorns to spot, and the sticker book has enchanting scenes to decorate with unicorns, flowers and other adorable creatures.

Play and learn with Bizzy Bear!With four fun scenes, three memory games and lots of festive details to spot, this busy book is designed to improve memory, build vocabulary, and promote book-confidence. And with no messy cards to tidy up afterwards, parents will love it too!Celebrate Christmas with Bizzy Bear in four settings – at the ice rink, in the North Pole, flying in Santa’s sleigh and delivering presents on Christmas Eve!Collect the other books in the Bizzy Bear Memory Game series: Animals and Things That Go

Join Doctor Fairy Tale and her canine sidekick as they visit ailing storybook characters in this sweet story proving that one good turn deserves another. My name is Doctor Fairy Tale, I'm always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy! One character's head is throbbing after her long, flowing locks were used as a ladder. Another has splinters in her bottom after sitting on a certain bear's too-small chair. Then there's the girl with blistered toes after hobbling home from the ball in just one shoe! Luckily, in this magical make-believe land, Doctor Fairy Tale and her dog are on the case, traveling far and wide to help injured and ailing fairy-tale friends. No matter what sort of bump or bruise--and no matter how mischievous the patient!--this kind doctor is happy to lend a hand, inspiring little readers to do the same. With warm, lively watercolor illustrations rich in humor and imagination, this story's buoyant rhymes will have children happily guessing

Oscar the Grouch meets Frog & Toad in this hilarious illustrated early reader series about a cranky wolf on a quest to be left alone. Wolf has just the right amount of friends: NONE. He loves to be alone. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, other people are there too. At school, the teacher says if he can't get along with the other students, he has to leave. So he goes to the movies. More people! He tries the beach. No peace there, either. He flees to the remote peak of a mountain, and even there, someone comes along to bother him. Finally, Wolf hatches a plan. All these people arrive for a party at Wolf's house . . . while Wolf makes a quick exit. Move over, Elephant & Piggie! For readers who have had enough of the buddy duos, for kids who'd rather play by themselves--Wolf is the antihero you've been waiting for. Lone Wolf Goes to School is the first in a hilarious early reader series starring the completely lovable, chronically grumpy Wolf, a character who affirms kids who fly

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksAn unconventional story about navigating differences and learning to be present.​When a cat and her human go for walks, the human always decides where they go and what they do. "But what if it were the other way around?" the cat asks one day. So the next time, the human follows the cat. When the cat is in control, she wants to stop more often, and she wants to chase squirrels and climb up trees. Her human finds all these detours ridiculous. But when you walk at a cat's pace, you can see the most amazing things. Painted in richly saturated colors, The Cat Way explores the strange path to compromise and cooperation. Walking together might take some patience--but it can also lead to the most incredible surprises.

A Cherokee girl introduces her younger brother to their family's traditions -- begrudgingly! -- in this picture book written by Walter Award-winner Andrea L. Rogers and featuring gorgeous collage illustrations from debut artist Rebecca Lee Kunz. Sissy's younger brother, Chooch, isn't a baby anymore. They just celebrated his second birthday, after all. But no matter what Chooch does -- even if he's messing something up! Which is basically all the time! -- their parents say he's just "helping." Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything! When Elisi paints a mural, Chooch helps. When Edutsi makes grape dumplings, Chooch helps. When Oginalii gigs for crawdads, Chooch helps. When Sissy tries to make a clay pot, Chooch helps . . . "Hesdi!" Sissy yells. Quit it! And Chooch bursts into tears. What follows is a tender family moment that will resonate with anyone who has welcomed a new little one to the fold. Chooch Helped is a universal story of an older sibling learning to make space f

An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading, counting, movement, and play for kids ages 2-5, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving! From stomping their feet to standing on one leg, each page invites participation with prompts like "Can you hop like a bunny?" and "Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?" As kids act out the playful challenges, they'll exercise their bodies and minds, while sharing laughs with family and friends. The perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night's sleep!

"The novel exudes the curious feel of old-fashioned vampire and Frankenstein legends. . . . Pratchett lampoons everything from Christian superstition to Swiss Army knives here, proving that the fantasy satire of Discworld 'still ate'nt dead.'"--Publishers WeeklyAn invasion of fashionable blood-sucking vampyres are no match for the wacky wands and zany spells of a coven of rural witches in this wonderfully entertaining Discworld novel from New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett.In a fit of enlightened democracy and ebullient goodwill brought on by the birth of his new daughter, King Verence invites Uberwald's undead, the sophisticated Magpyrs, into Lancre. Everyone knows you don't allow vampires into your castle--unless you want permanent guests. Now that they're here, these wine-drinking, garlic-eating, fancy waistcoat-wearing, sun-loving stylish vampires have no intention of leaving . . . ever.But the modern, urban Magpyres haven't met their old-fashioned country neighbors

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better... This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page. There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers . . . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful. But with practice, will they get better?

Kids' Indie Next List Nov/Dec 2024Kirkus Reviews Best of 2024Publishers Weekly Best Books 2024School Library Journal Best Books 2024From U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís: a transcendent picture book featuring the poem that will travel into space aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper."A luminous call to think about what is and to envision what might be."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAs part of her tenure as U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón has written “In Praise of Mystery,” which will be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft that launches to Jupiter and its moons in October 2024. Published here as Limón’s debut picture book, this luminous poem is illustrated by celebrated and internationally renowned artist Peter Sís.In Praise of Mystery celebrates humankind’s endless curiosity, asks us what it means to explore beyond our known world, and shows how the unknown can reflect us back to ourselves.

Stunning artwork from the acclaimed illustrator of The Midnight Fair illuminates a sweet cautionary tale about a rabbit whose fabled soup-making gets away from him. Mr. Lepron is a rabbit who lives in a cozy burrow with many offspring. Every year on the first day of autumn, he reaps vegetables from the farmer's garden--carrots, onions, celery, beans, aromatic herbs, and much more--and makes the best soup on earth, adored by his family. As it simmers, he dozes and dreams of being a famous cook, hosted by kings. And sure enough, his soup is so good that it starts drawing creatures from all over--until one day a factory springs up in the woods, with Mr. Lepron presiding day and night and soup cans for sale in all the most renowned shops. But as demand rises, Mr. Lepron's dreams become fretful, and soon he starts hearing complaints: his soup is not as good as it was. Has his recipe changed--or has Mr. Lepron? How can he recapture the joy he once shared with his family? Mariachiara Di Giorg

★ 紐約時報排行榜冠軍！★ 《Saturday Night Live》喜劇女星 Kate McKinnon 首部中年級小說！★ 獻給所有「有點怪、但很棒」的孩子，一段關於自我接納的奇想冒險三姊妹 Gertrude、Eugenia 和 Dee-Dee Porch，在拘謹又古怪的 Antiquarium 鎮總是格格不入。她們不愛禮儀、不守規矩，只對科學充滿熱情。當她們被最後一所淑女學校退學，本以為人生就此定型，卻意外收到一封神祕邀請函——前往一所前所未見的學校：Millicent Quibb！但這裡根本不正常——校長是頭髮裡住著蟲子的瘋狂科學家，學生主任是一隻寄居蟹！？披薩可能致命！？校車竟然由倉鼠驅動！？在這個越怪越合理的世界裡，三姊妹不只要學習瘋狂科學，還得挺身對抗一群邪惡科學家的陰謀，拯救整座小鎮。這是一場充滿幽默、怪誕與勇氣的冒險——也是一個關於「與眾不同，其實就是你的力量」的成長故事。適合喜愛奇想冒險、無厘頭幽默的中年級讀者，也適合親子共讀，一起大笑、一起發現不一樣的自己。From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. So, you want to be a young mad scientist. Congratulations! Admitting it is the first step. The second step is reading the (definitely true) tale of the Porch sisters... Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don't belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where all girls have to go to etiquette school and the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don't belong with their adoptiv

Most Anticipated in:AARP Associated Press Time Magazine Oprah Daily Chicago Tribune Literary HubPublishers Weekly Publishers LunchTwenty-five years after the publication of his groundbreaking first book, Malcolm Gladwell returns with a brand-new volume that reframes the lessons of The Tipping Point in a startling and revealing light.Why is Miami…Miami? What does the heartbreaking fate of the cheetah tell us about the way we raise our children? Why do Ivy League schools care so much about sports? What is the Magic Third, and what does it mean for racial harmony? In this provocative new work, Malcolm Gladwell returns for the first time in twenty-five years to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time with the aim of explaining the dark side of contagious phenomena. Through a series of riveting stories, Gladwell traces the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering. He takes us to the streets of Los Angeles to meet the world’s most successful bank robb

Celebrate the joys and chaos of Christmas in this hilarious, illustrated, officially licensed picture book for comic book fans of all ages as Batman faces his most formidable challenge yet--his family during the holidays.Bruce Wayne is going to need a bigger mansion when the entire Bat-family comes home for Christmas. As the kids debate over what to get Batman--the man who has everything--and the Bat-pets run amok, crime doesn't take a holiday. The Joker's on the loose and Catwoman plots to make the naughty list. All the while, Batman's faithful butler Alfred just wants everyone to stand still long enough to take a nice family photo. Far from having a silent night, Batman and the gang will need a Christmas miracle to make it until morning. With lively illustrations, this official DC Christmas book from bestselling author Doogie Horner will charm and delight caped crusaders of all ages.

What Nigel and Ori know could change the magical world. But first they have to survive it.In this propulsive sequel to The Spells We Cast, sunshine/grump soulmates Nigel and Ori must overcome magical corruption and an evil force inside Nigel.Still reeling from their deadly encounter with the Knife and the revelation that the Culling was unnecessary, soulmates Nigel and Ori have been thrust into a resistance movement overnight.They’ll do whatever it takes to end the tradition of greedy elites taking power from teen magicians. But with Alister rallying the Guild against them, a mysterious spell erasing the memories of every ally they recruit, and a dark force threatening to take control of Nigel, the road ahead is treacherous. Can Nigel and Ori’s newfound love protect them as they fight for justice—and their lives?The action-packed follow-up to The Spells We Cast will make readers laugh, swoon, cheer, and hold their breath right down to the stunning conclusion.

Would you like to be a wizard? Just grab the wand that comes with this book, and you're ready to go!When you press it onto each page and say the magic words, you'll hear an amazing sparkly spell. You'll learn how to conjure up a thunderstorm, make a cello play all on its own, and even make a kitten sound like an elephant! Step into an enchanting world where YOU get to make the magic happen in this beautifully illustrated book.Discover more magical Usborne Wand Books:- Fairy Magic- Unicorn Magic

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKFilled with sweet and savory recipes from bestselling author Barbara Beery, this children's cookbook ismagnifiqueBonjour, aspiring chefs! Put on your aprons and get ready to master French cuisine.Mais oui!From delectable patisserie to savory soups, and from baguettes to the five French mother sauces-béchamel, hollandaise,velouté, espagnole, and tomato-Ooh La La! Kids Cook Frenchis a child-friendly take on classic French cooking. Developed by bestselling children's cookbook author Barbara Beery and filled with simple instructions and full-color photos, this cookbook is the perfect gift for kids who feel at home in the kitchen.

In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests:The father who could not allow his daughter to get marriedA woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved oneA boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parentsA wife holding a child with no name . . .They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, inBefore We Forget Kindnessour new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future.