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制定〈偵探小說十誡〉偵探小說理論的奠基者羅納德‧諾克斯與克莉絲蒂、切斯特頓並肩的黃金推理名家，強調公平的智力挑戰，挑戰您的邏輯極限！推理迷必收藏的百年經典──【故事簡介】年輕貴族維農・勒薩比與夥伴「掘金者」亨德森，前往蘇格蘭高地偏遠的埃蘭島尋找傳說中的寶藏。為防範亨德森私自捲走寶藏，勒薩比向「難以名狀保險公司」投保一萬英鎊的巨額保單。偵探邁爾斯・布萊登因此被派往島嶼對岸監視。布萊登很快發現尋寶者的行動充滿疑點，且兩人似乎各懷鬼胎。就在他們聲稱挖出寶藏的當晚，島上的木製車庫突然爆發大火。隨後，勒薩比被發現昏迷在房內，疑似被下了安眠藥。同時火災廢墟中赫然發現一具燒焦、難以辨認的男性屍體。現場線索充滿矛盾：車庫門被從外部上鎖，強烈暗示他殺而非意外；一起尋寶的亨德森與神祕的司機都不知所蹤。巨額保險金和失蹤的寶藏懸而未決，這場高地密室懸案，將挑戰偵探的所有推理與判斷。【系列特色】羅納德‧諾克斯生涯著有六本長篇故事。順序如下：陸橋謀殺案　The Viaduct Murder (1925)三個閥門　The Three Taps (1927)閘邊足印　The Footsteps at the Lock (1928)穀倉裡的屍體　The Body in the Silo (1933)死而不止　Still Dead (1934)雙重騙局　Double Cross Purposes (1937)

一踏出機場，馬上就會用到！ 便利商店結帳、買手搖飲料、使用悠遊卡…… 最「臺灣」的選材，快速接軌日常生活！ 一書在手，保證輕鬆開口說華語，在臺暢行無阻！ You’ll need it as soon as you leave the airport! How to check out at a convenience store? How to buy hand-shaken drinks? How to use an EasyCard? Authentic Taiwanese materials — connect with daily life in Taiwan! With this book, speak Taiwanese Mandarin with ease and explore Taiwan freely! ★本書適用對象（零基礎-A1）： This book is written for the follwing groups of learners (Complete beginner-A1): ˙預計短期待在臺灣的外國人 Foreigners who plan to stay in Taiwan temporarily ˙剛來到臺灣，準備長居的外國人 Foreigners who have just arrived in Taiwan and plan to settle down ˙需要迅速提升華語聽、說能力的外國人 Foreigners who need to rapidly improve their Taiwanese Mandarin listening and speaking skills ˙針對以上學習者的華語老師 Taiwanese Mandarin teachers who teach learners from the above groups ★來到臺灣，馬上會用到的單字、句型……都在這裡！ Essential words, sentence patterns, and more — all included in this book! 本書共有10課，附有漢語拼音輔助發音，從自我介紹、買飲料、點餐，到問路、搭捷運、認識注音，多元又實用的情境主題，快跟著音檔一起開口說！ 10 lessons with

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Love is in the little things.A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea.Just me and you sitting quietly.A song, a hug, a helping handthat lifts us up so we can stand.Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day – from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up!This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read!Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You’re Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

Join these unlikely partners as they learn how to work together on another adventure to save the day and their city. Part of a new series of official Disney graphic novels!Journey beyond the movies as the charming cast of Zootropolis 2 take on new adventures, which see ZPD officers Hopps and Wilde team up on their mission to make the world a better place! Whatever they are dealing with, Judy and Nick realise that not every case is the biggest, but they are all important. A bold and colourful adventure book for kids aged 5-9:Perfect for early readers, The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2 invites kids to embrace the joy of reading in an engaging graphic novel formatBeautiful illustrations and an engaging story make the entry into reading accessible and funPart of a new series of graphic novels featuring popular Disney characters – don’t miss the rest of the series!Embark on New Adventures with more beloved Disney characters:The New Adventures of Disney Zootropolis 2The New Adventur

A woman on the run. A crew of Viking mercenaries. A forbidden romance. And the secret which threatens them all...Silla Nordvig is running for her life. The queen of Íseldur has sent warriors to bring Silla to Sunnavík, where death awaits her. When her father is killed, his last words set Silla on a perilous quest: travel the treacherous Road of Bones - a thousand-mile stretch haunted by warbands, creatures of darkness, and a mysterious murderer - and go to Kopa, where a shield-house awaits her.After barely surviving the first stretch of road, a desperate Silla sneaks into a supply wagon belonging to the notorious Bloodaxe Crew. To make it to Kopa, she must win over Axe Eyes, the brooding leader of the Crew, while avoiding the Wolf, his distractingly handsome right-hand man. But the queen''s ruthless assassin has other plans and hunts Silla obsessively.Will Silla make it safely to Kopa? Or will she fall prey to the perils of the Road of Bones?Set in an immersive volcanic world blending

來自暢銷作家蘇菲·安德森 (Sophie Anderson)，這是一部設定在冬季仙境中的童話冒險，講述了友誼、歸屬感和勇氣的故事 。​當塔莎 (Tasha) 堆了一個雪女孩時，她唯一的願望就是希望她能活過來。如果對著雪許下的願望能夠成真……接著，塔莎遇見了艾莉亞娜 (Alyana)，她的臉龐閃爍著星光，雙眼閃耀著冰藍色的光芒。很快地，塔莎有了一個朋友，她們一起在充滿冒險與雪橇的冬季仙境中度過無數個夜晚。但塔莎知道，大雪在她的村莊停留得太久了。然而，當你最好的朋友是由冬天構成的，你要如何迎接春天的到來？這是一個適合蜷縮閱讀的華麗冬日故事，書中充滿了由瑪莉莎·卡斯崔隆 (Melissa Castrillon) 繪製的精美黑白插圖。這個故事不僅有著魔法般的冒險，更深刻探討了創傷、恐懼以及家庭和友誼的力量 。它將帶領讀者進入一個充滿愛與溫暖的世界，即便背景是寒冷的冬季，角色之間的溫柔關係仍讓人感到無比暖心 。"Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel." The Telegraph"Destined to be a seasonal classic." M.G. LeonardFrom bestselling Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale adventure of friendship, belonging and bravery in a winter wonderland.When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wants is for her to come to life. If only wishes on snow could come true...Then Tasha meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and whose eyes shine ice-blue. Soon, Tasha has a friend and together they spend nights in a winter wonderland filled with adventure and sleigh rides.But Tasha knows that the snow

Join Liko and Roy on their journey to become real Pokémon Trainers as they embark on a series of training battles.This simple story book is accessible to young readers who are learning to read independently.Liko, Sprigatito, Roy, and Fuecoco are now official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and ask Friede to train them, but Friede has an electrifying surprise in store for them. Will they manage to dig deep and uncover what it takes to become true Pokémon Trainers?This Level 2 reader includes longer sentence structures, more challenging vocabulary, paragraphs and short chapter lengths.

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

動畫《電馭叛客：邊緣行者》擄獲了全球粉絲的心， 動畫中，因經常發表極端言論、行徑誇張，同時擁有可愛&酷帥外表而獲得超高人氣的蕾貝卡， 以及她的哥哥霹拉。 無論何時何地，總是不斷惹麻煩的他們，其實從小就有一個目標…… 那就是成為像他們父親一般傳奇的「犯險者」── 身處這座科技與人體改造已司空見慣的「夜城」，他們拚命掙扎、吃苦，並破壞…！ 而突然出現在他們的日常生活中，那名神祕的男子究竟是…？ 這是年輕的霹拉&蕾貝卡兩兄妹，為了以犯險者的身分留名青史， 而在夜城闖蕩的癲狂（MADNESS）故事!! ©Asano ©2025 CD PROJEKT S.A. All rights reserved. CD PROJEKT, the CD PROJEKT logo, Cyberpunk, Cyberpunk 2077, the Cyberpunk 2077 logo and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of CD PROJEKT S.A. in the US and/or other countries. / KADOKAWA CORPORATION★年少時期的霹拉&蕾貝卡兄妹的癲狂（MADNESS）故事！★全球粉絲不容錯過!! 動畫《電馭叛客：邊緣行者》前傳霹拉&蕾貝卡兄妹的原創漫畫已揭開序幕──！★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品）

《Wild Dark Shore》是《Once There Were Wolves》暢銷作者 Charlotte McConaghy 的全新生態驚悚小說，故事發生在即將被海平面上升吞沒的偏遠小島 Shearwater，島上種子庫守護者 Dominic Salt 與三個孩子獨自留守時，一場世紀風暴帶來神秘女子 Rowan，揭開無線電破壞、新挖墳墓等陰謀，充滿人性衝突與環境危機。THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKA TIME MUST-READ OF 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL'Breathtaking' HANNAH KENT'Spellbinding' Washington Post'Had me gripped from the very first page' RACHEL JOYCEA family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A storm gathering force.Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny weather-lashed island that is home to the world's largest seed bank. As Shearwater risks being lost to rising sea levels, the island's researchers have fled, and only the Salts remain.Until, during the worst storm in living memory, a stranger washes ashore. The family nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, but it seems she isn't telling the whole truth about why she's there. And when Rowan stumbles upon sabotaged rad

面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

本書以精緻插畫與翻翻頁設計，帶領讀者走進兩千多年前的古希臘世界。從最早的希臘人、雅典城邦，到神殿、運動競技與流傳至今的神話故事，內容循序鋪陳，呈現一個充滿思想、藝術與行動力的文明。翻開書頁，不僅能看到繁忙的市集、陸海交錯的戰爭場景，也能理解古希臘如何形塑後世的政治、文化與生活方式。書中並貼心附上延伸閱讀的網站連結，讓好奇心自然延續，是認識世界文明的重要起點。翻翻頁設計，閱讀互動性高圖像生動，重現古希臘生活主題涵蓋城市、神話與影響A beautifully illustrated flap book taking readers on a tour of one of history's most incredible - and most important - civilizations.Take a tour of Ancient Greece...Travel back over 2,000 years to see magnificent marble temples and bustling market places, and find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of a civilization that changed the world.Chapters in this book include:- The first Greeks- Ancient Athens- A Greek house- Greek Games- At the temple- Myths and legends- War on land...- ...and at sea- New powers- Legacy of Greece

THE LATEST FEEL GOOD ROM-COM FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ROM-COMMERSIt''s a thin line between loving and hating...****Katie Vaughn has been burned by love in the past―now she may be lighting her career on fire. She has two choices: wait to get laid off from her job as a video producer or, at her coworker Cole''s request, take a career-making gig profiling Tom "Hutch" Hutcheson, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer in Key West.The catch? Katie''s not exactly qualified. She can''t swim―but fakes it that she can. Plus: Cole is Hutch''s brother. And they don''t get along. Next stop paradise!But paradise is messier than it seems. As Katie gets entangled with Hutch (the most scientifically good looking man she has ever seen . . . but also a bit of a love hater), along with his colorful Aunt Rue and his rescue Great Dane, she gets trapped in a lie. Or two.Swim lessons, helicopter flights, conga lines, drinking contests, hurricanes, and stolen kisses ensue―along with chances to t

Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. A glittery birthday celebration at a magical theme park. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes:Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

[名家名著] 36 BDD in Action中文版（第二版） BDD in Action, Second Edition ❝《BDD in Action 》第一版與第二版我都細讀過。書中內容相當完整，但要全面實踐並不容易。我自己的做法是將BDD 套用在Clean Architecture 的核心層：先撰寫使用案例測試（透過ezSpec），再撰寫production code。能在「使用案例層」與「領域層」落實BDD，已經非常有價值；至於介面層與框架層，則仍採傳統的「先寫程式，再寫測試」。 你不必強求看懂本書所有細節，但務必從中學到能改變行為的一些觀點與技巧。理解Christopher Alexander對設計的定義，將幫助你站在更高的視角閱讀本書，避免在術語的迷宮中迷失，更能掌握BDD 的核心價值與精神。❞ ────「搞笑談軟工」板主Teddy Chen　專文推薦 ❝這就是BDD最打動我的地方。它不強調工具，不推銷框架，而是讓你反問：「我們到底有沒有釐清需求？我們是不是做了很多努力，卻在錯的方向上奔跑？」這本書沒有標準答案，但它給你很多值得思考、值得實作的方法。 ……程式開發從來就不是「閉門造車」，也不是在白板上畫出一個完美的心智圖就萬事OK了；而是從問題開始，一點一滴趨近需求，一次次讓對話更有力量。這本書給我們的不是標準流程，而是一種態度：我們不是為「開發功能」而開發，而是為了「解決問題」、為了「交付價值」。希望這本書也能帶給你一些啟發，甚至開啟你下一場更有共識、更有價值的專案。❞ ────本書譯者　江玠峰 ❝John和Jan一如往常地，以清晰詳實的筆觸描述了許多實用技巧。我自己讀到新內容時也不禁點頭認同，甚至還有幾次「恍然大悟」的時刻。我很高興將近20年過去了，BDD依然能引發這麼多關注與興趣，也非常感謝John和Jan為這本如此全面的參考書推出新版。❞ ────Daniel Terhorst-North，實務顧問 BDD(Behavior-Driven Development，行為驅動開發)是一種以協作為核心的軟體設計方法，透過具體的範例，它能將應用程式的需求與行為轉換成更清楚、可測試的規格。BDD的流程會納入來自組織內不同角色的觀點，讓軟體更能同時契合終端使用者的需求與業務利害關係人的目標。本書介紹的協作實踐與自動化策略，將幫助你充分發揮BDD的價值，為開

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

本書為 Sparrow Being Sparrow 的續作，延續溫暖細膩的日常視角。暴風雪將至，Sparrow 的父母前往醫院迎接新生兒，她卻在窗外發現一隻受傷的鴿子。出於對動物的本能關懷，她與好友 Paloma 悄悄將牠帶進屋內照顧。然而，照料野鳥遠比想像困難，家中還有好奇的小貓讓情況更複雜。隨著照顧的負擔加重，Sparrow 開始思考：若向大人求助，是否就必須放手？本書以平實筆調描寫孩子在責任、不安與成長之間的學習，也回應面對家庭變化時，如何理解「請求幫忙」同樣是一種勇氣。In this sequel to the "uplifting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Sparrow Being Sparrow, Sparrow rescues an injured animal but soon wonders if she's taken on more than she can handle alone. A blizzard is coming, and Sparrow's parents are leaving for the hospital to welcome Sparrow's new baby brother, but all Sparrow can think about is investigating the strange thwack she heard coming from her bedroom window. When she goes outside, she finds an injured pigeon getting buried in the snow. She has to save it! Sparrow and her best friend, Paloma, bring the bird inside while the grown-ups are busy, determined to nurse it back to health. But soon, Sparrow realizes that helping the bird recover--especially with curious kittens around the house--will be

The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! In Volume Two, join Saphie and her fellow house cats as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen!What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food, and generally causing mayhem left, right, and center! Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 features more delightful adventures with our favorite feisty feline and her family.

Think Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix... with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella!Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids...except for one little thing. They have a magic mirror in their basement that sends them into different fairy tales. This time, when the mirror slurps them up, they're taken to the story of Cinderella. And they're determined NOT to mess anything up!But then Cinderella breaks her foot and her glass slipper won't fit. How is her prince charming supposed to know she's meant for him? And how will Cinderella get her happily ever after?In order to save the day, Abby and Jonah will have to find Cinderella a job, stay out of jail, and make sure true love finds a way, all before the clock strikes midnight and the chance for a happily ever after is gone...forever!

Relive more of your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this second official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, Big Jim, and all their friends on their action-packed Supa Buddy adventures in the second volume of this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series.This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 250 stickers total! -- that can be used to decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more. You can also create your own comic scenes in the sticker book itself, by piecing together your favorite characters, props, villains, sound effects, and backgrounds.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

本書以全新視角重新詮釋阿茲特克人類起源的神話，將焦點放在常被忽略的神祇 Xolotl。傳說中，他是閃電與死亡之神，也是 Quetzalcoatl 的犬首雙胞兄弟，並在取回人類骸骨的旅程中扮演關鍵角色。作者 Donna Barba Higuera 以細膩筆法將這段古老神話轉化為充滿幽默與情感的故事，以一位總被視為「怪物」的角色，映照人性中的膽怯、孤獨與勇氣。這位曾以 The Last Cuentista 獲得 Newbery Medal 與 Pura Belpré Award 的作家，再次展現其擅長結合傳說與現實的敘事魅力。插畫家 Mariana Ruiz Johnson 的色彩更替故事注入強烈的生命力，呈現一場跨越神話、家庭與忠誠的想像冒險。・改寫經典阿茲特克神話・呈現 Xolotl 與 Quetzalcoatl 的兄弟情誼・中階讀者易於投入的彩色圖文形式・Newbery Medal 得主打造現代神話新讀法It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera comes a singular twist on the Aztec myth of the origin of man--and man's best friend--illustrated throughout with stunning full-color art from Mariana Ruiz J

A classic of science fiction, Journey to the Center of the Earth is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Renowned geologist Professor Liedenbrock sets out on a fantastic adventure through time and place with his 16-year-old nephew: from Iceland's frozen tundra far down into underground prehistoric worlds and back up again through the fires of an erupting volcano, they experience one of the most incredible journeys ever imagined.

本書以溫柔筆觸與多元視角，展現「藝術無處不在」的理念。從街頭粉筆畫、回收物創作，到音樂、舞蹈、積木與黏土，每一種表達都能成為藝術的形式。書中文字簡潔卻含蓄，配合豐富多樣的人物與文化場景，讓讀者感受到創作的自由與療癒。A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

A gorgeous illustrated edition of the fourth book in the beloved A Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones With a special foreword by Joe Abercrombie Here is the fourth book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece in the making. This special edition of A Feast for Crows features 24 original color illustrations from artist Jeffrey R. McDonald. A FEAST FOR CROWS After centuries of bitter strife, the seven powers dividing the land have beaten one another into an uneasy truce. But it's not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters of the Seven Kingdoms gather. Now, as the human crows assemble over a banquet of ashes, daring new plots and dangerous new alliances are formed while surprising faces--some familiar, others only just appearing--emerge from an ominous twilight of past struggles and chaos to take up the challenges of the terrible times ahead. Nobles and commoners, soldiers a

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

Expect four times the charm with this shimmering quartet of adventures that includes a fun sticker page. Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practicing a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers, is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes: Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

Chiri and Dai are back, levelling up their magic and sword-fighting and determined to face the oncoming Darkness... But can they survive their most evil test yet, and can their friendship survive it? Chiri and Dai are levelling up their sword fighting and spellcasting skills in the land of Puddin', and with the Shadow King safely imprisoned in his bottle, they decide to go to one of Puddin's most exciting events - a huge market filled with wonders and treats. They can't catch a break, however, and when a troupe of skeletons causes havoc and delivers a mysterious invitation to the duo, they find themselves in more danger than ever before. The invitation is to the Obsidian Maze, the terrible place where Bruno Puddin sealed the first and most dreaded Darkness after it wreaked havoc on the land. Since the Shadow King is one of the Darkness' first children, Chiri and Dai are forced to come to terms with the fact that he's not the only bad guy after them now. The MidKnight is another of thes

Over a span of 260 years, from 630 to 894, Japanese embassies to Tang China (ken-Tō shi) played a vital role in importing Tang governance and culture to Japan, significantly shaping the political and cultural landscape of an emerging Japanese state with codes of law (ritsuryō). However, the seventeenth embassy during the Jōwa period, fraught with turmoil, marked the final mission to Tang China. Alongside disasters and significant loss of life during the voyage, mysteries persist around Vice-ambassador Ono no Takamura's refusal to board the ship, the government's insistence on the mission, and the objectives behind dispatching this mission to China. In this volume, Professor Saeki Arikiyo traces the journey from departure to return, focusing on the individuals involved and the prevailing trends of the era. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of historical sources, including records from Shoku Nihon kōki and the accompanying monk Ennin's Nit-Tō guhō junrei kōki, Arikiyo delves into the arduous

《 101 Best Cocktails in Asia》是全球首本專注於亞洲跨區域的國際雞尾酒專書。這是一本改寫全球雞尾酒版圖的雞尾酒專書，向更多人介紹亞洲地區的調酒師以及他們最標誌性的作品。由六位深耕亞洲各區域酒吧文化的專家：高永霈（Pedison Kao）、洪偉傑（Jay Hong）、許芸禎（Reina Hsu）、舒宓（Shu Mi）、Tariq Widarso，以及劉奎麟（Tonic Liu），歷時兩年共同策劃，首次將亞洲跨國界的酒譜精華，完整收錄於一本專屬於亞洲的雞尾酒書籍中。本書收錄 101 位亞洲地區代表性調酒師的代表作品，涵蓋杜拜、蒙古、台灣、香港、澳門、斯里蘭卡、中國、尼泊爾、日本、南韓、新加坡、印尼、菲律賓、越南、馬來西亞等地，呈現出亞洲前所未有的雞尾酒文化廣度與深度。《 101 Best Cocktails in Asia》這個數字，正是向已故雞尾酒大師Gary Regan致敬，他曾出版過Gaz Regan's 101 Best New Cocktails系列雞尾酒書籍，介紹全球各地最新的雞尾酒創作，在21世紀當代雞尾酒爆發的階段，Gary Regan的持續書寫，對產業有著舉足輕重的影響力。所有酒譜皆以全英文紀錄，搭配台灣新銳插畫家黃心慈手繪的調酒，不僅是酒譜，也是藝術品，《 101 Best Cocktails in Asia》不只是一本酒譜，更是一部亞洲雞尾酒文化的縮影。

聖誕節快到了，我們全家都興奮不已，因為今年的聖誕園遊會居然由爸爸負責籌辦！我和好友米羅準備了一堆閃亮創意，賓迪姨姨則準備了山一般的亮片和彩帶，連聖誕老人的紅色雪橇都準備好了！但就在一切看起來完美的時候，雪橇竟然在夜裡被偷了！誰會做出這種事？聖誕節眼看就要泡湯，我只好再度出動，調查這起節日大危機！就算得穿上精靈服裝，我也勢必要把小偷抓出來！這又是一個屬於我——艾妮夏，意外偵探的聖誕任務！本系列曾榮獲英國Sainsbury’s童書獎與Crimefest兒童犯罪小說獎，幽默有趣，節奏緊湊，適合喜歡推理、冒險與歡笑的孩子。深受讀者喜愛，被譽為「適合年輕偵探的完美讀物」！Join Anisha, Accidental Detective, to solve an extra-special festive mystery filled with snowmen and secrets, crackers and clues!IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAAS!My family LOVE Christmas and this year their excitement levels are off the charts because, drum roll with extra jingle bells... Dad has been put in charge of the festive fayre!Everyone's ready to help – my friend Milo and I have loads of SPARKLY ideas, Aunty Bindi's got a mountain of TINSEL, and we've even got a BIG RED SLEIGH for Santa's grotto!Well, we did have a big red sleigh, until someone STOLE IT in the middle of the night. So now I'm on the case to track down the THIEF before they ruin Christmas. I just wish I didn’t have to dress as an ELF to do it!Loo

中國如何從「4億顧客」轉變為「8億勞工」？曾經，美國最倚賴的「世界工廠」──中國趨同於全球資本主義體系的歷程一九七○年代如何為美中經貿關係以及當今全球經濟格局奠定基礎形塑了後來「Made in China」的全球經濟現象一九三七年，一位在上海住了25年的美國前記者、改行廣告人寫了一本暢銷書《四億顧客》，書中誇大地敘述他在中國新興大都市向中國消費者銷售美國產品的經歷，這本大受歡迎的書在出版第一年就贏得國家圖書獎（National Book Award），並且四度再版。在美國商人心中投下了前景無限的想像：中國市場能夠吸納美國的過剩產品，從而帶來巨大利潤。一九七○年代，那「關鍵的十年」間，在美國外交官的協助下，美國資本家與中國政府共同合作，徹底改變了「中國市場」的本質含義：從消費者市場，轉變成提供低價勞動力的來源地。美國高層政治風向與對中政策的轉變，一手扶植了中國製造霸權的崛起。本書探討一九七○年代美中貿易關係的轉變，特別是中國市場從「4億顧客」轉變為「8億勞工」的過程；並為中國的改革開放奠定基礎，並解釋了「中國製造」全球經濟現象的歷史根源。★最努力把中國從冷戰敵人重新塑造成友善的貿易夥伴的人，正是美國資本主義的領導人。★為了讓中國與全球資本主義接軌，美國及其經濟體系必須順應中國的需求。▍你會看到：從未被公開的資料所呈現的美中貿易史作者藉由英文（美國）、中文（中國）兩邊的資料以及封存企業文件等，重探廿世紀七○年代中國改革開放、擴大與美國之間的貿易，中美兩國重建外交、貿易與文化轉變的重要進程，並且揭示了中國經濟如何趨同全球資本主義，及其產生的效應。在這個過程中，世界上最大的共產主義國家反而成為全球資本主義不可或缺的重要存在。通過研究中英文資料，包括此前未被探索的企業檔案，作者追溯了這一轉變的軌跡。作者點出這一轉變源於美中兩國政策制定者、美國外交官、創新企業家、華裔商人，以及波音、西屋電氣、潘尼百貨和大通曼哈頓銀行等美國大企業高管的共同行動。早在沃爾瑪和蘋果進入中國之前，維羅妮卡•葉、韓凡宇、蘇珊•雷諾茲和大衛•洛克菲勒等商界人士就已經掀起了一場具有深遠影響的貿易革命。雖然中國的經濟重組對建立這些聯繫至關重要，作者也強調了一個常被忽視但極其重要的因素：美國企業推動去工業化的努力，以及政界對這一趨勢的接納。因此，我們在這樣的進程中，同時看見了兩個重要的轉變：中美和解、美國去工業

The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Gets Recycled02.The Magic School Bus Gets Caught in a Web03.The Magic School Bus and the Shark Adventure04.The Magic School Bus Fights Germs05.The Magic School Bus Inside a Volcano06.The Magic School Bus Comes to its Senses07.The Magic School Bus and the Butterfly Bunch08.The Magic School Bus Fixes a Bone09.The Magic School Bus The Wild Leaf Ride10.The Magic School Bus Arctic Adventure

制定〈偵探小說十誡〉偵探小說理論的奠基者羅納德‧諾克斯與克莉絲蒂、切斯特頓並肩的黃金推理名家，強調公平的智力挑戰，挑戰您的邏輯極限！推理迷必收藏的百年經典──【故事簡介】一名爵士留下遺囑，將一筆龐大信託基金留給孫子德瑞克，但有個條件，他必須活過二十五歲才能繼承，否則遺產將歸其關係惡劣的堂弟奈傑爾。由於德瑞克體弱多病且債務纏身，債權人強制他向「難以名狀保險公司」投保。兩位堂兄弟為了滿足姑婆希望他們和睦相處的心願，將展開一場健康行程，展開泰晤士河獨木舟旅行。結果德瑞克在偏遠的希普科特船閘附近離奇失蹤，現場只剩下損毀的獨木舟與他的外套。保險公司偵探邁爾斯・布萊登介入，發現現場充滿令人費解的矛盾：獨木舟被發現時底部有巨大鑿痕，不像單純意外。現場還遺留有赤腳腳印，暗示有人上岸後迅速消失。更關鍵的是，警方找到了一捲底片，其中竟有德瑞克平躺在船中宛如屍體的特寫照片。然而，奈傑爾看似完美的火車不在場證明。這究竟是精心策劃的謀殺，還是天衣無縫的失蹤詐保？偵探必須在線索和嫌疑人的迷宮中找出真相。【系列特色】羅納德‧諾克斯生涯著有六本長篇故事。順序如下：陸橋謀殺案　The Viaduct Murder (1925)三個閥門　The Three Taps (1927)閘邊足印　The Footsteps at the Lock (1928)穀倉裡的屍體　The Body in the Silo (1933)死而不止　Still Dead (1934)雙重騙局　Double Cross Purposes (1937)

制定〈偵探小說十誡〉偵探小說理論的奠基者羅納德‧諾克斯與克莉絲蒂、切斯特頓並肩的黃金推理名家，強調公平的智力挑戰，挑戰您的邏輯極限！推理迷必收藏的百年經典──【故事簡介】拉斯特伯里莊園的主人渥特・霍利佛先生為自己向「難以名狀保險公司」投保了八萬英鎊鉅額保單。這座莊園最顯眼的地標是一座用於儲存發酵飼料的高聳筒倉，它會產生致命的碳酸氣體。在莊園舉辦一場名為「私奔派對」的午夜汽車競賽之後，客人們被分散到鄉間各處，莊園陷入了空城狀態。次日清晨，作家塞西爾・沃斯利被發現死在筒倉的飼料堆中。儘管醫生判定是吸入毒氣的單純意外，但保險公司偵探邁爾斯・布萊登卻深感不安。死亡現場充滿難以解釋的矛盾。布萊登懷疑，這場午夜賽車創造了完美的謀殺時機。當他在花園中找到紙帽子和雪茄菸蒂等關鍵線索時，這些東西卻在警方介入前神祕消失或被調換，強烈暗示有人正在積極偽造現場。他必須憑藉著敏銳的洞察力與經驗，揭開隱藏在完美不在場證明背後的陰謀與謊言──【系列特色】羅納德‧諾克斯生涯著有六本長篇故事。順序如下：陸橋謀殺案　The Viaduct Murder (1925)三個閥門　The Three Taps (1927)閘邊足印　The Footsteps at the Lock (1928)穀倉裡的屍體　The Body in the Silo (1933)死而不止　Still Dead (1934)雙重騙局　Double Cross Purposes (1937)

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2012諾貝爾文學獎得主──莫言，最重要的長篇代表作之一第一部關注「現代中國60年生育歷史」，直視中國現實與人性議題「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".計畫生育毫無疑問是中國幾十年來的大事件和熱點問題，牽扯到千家萬戶，許多人的命運……您說您的腦海裡已經有了一個騎著自行車在結了冰的大河上疾馳的女醫生形象，一個揹著藥箱、撐著雨傘、挽著褲腳、與成群結隊的青蛙搏鬥著前進的女醫生的形象，一個手托嬰兒、滿袖血污、朗聲大笑的女醫生形象，一個口叼香菸、愁容滿面、衣衫不整的女醫生形象……我的《蛙》，通過描述姑姑的一生，既展示了幾十年來的鄉村生育史，又毫不避諱地揭露了當下中國生育問題上的混亂景象。直面社會敏感問題是我寫作以來的一貫堅持，因為文學的精魂還是要關注人的問題，關注人的痛苦，人的命運。而敏感問題，總是能最集中地表現出人的本性。當然，寫敏感問題需要勇氣，需要技巧，但更需要的是一個作家的良心。作家要寫靈魂深處最痛的地方。寫作的根本目的不是對某項政策的批判，而是對人性的剖析和自我救贖。寫人的靈魂，寫人的懺悔，這也許就是《蛙》這部作品的價值所在。 ──莫言擅長說故事的莫言，在以高密東北鄉為主題書寫的一系列小說後，推出更發人深省、目前為止還不曾有中國作家敢於踫觸的「中國計畫生育」議題的長篇大作。對於這項影響中國六十多年的基本國策，莫言的《蛙》可謂別具開拓意義。全書由四封長信和一部話劇構成。以主角蝌蚪和日本作家杉谷義人感人的通信為經，以鄉村女醫生姑姑驚心動魄的一生為緯；穿插以人體器官為嬰孩命名的風俗、童年啃煤炭的飢餓經驗、為了傳宗接代暗地尋得代理孕母的無奈情事……，諸多荒謬的情節交織出高密東北鄉的變遷與其絕世風土民情。「蛙」有多重的隱喻：是寫作的耐心象徵；是出生嬰娃的哭聲；是造子女媧的「媧」；是高密東北鄉的圖騰。小說藉由一個鄉村婦科女醫生（姑姑）的形象，傳達出對生命強烈的人道關懷，也反映了新中國近六十年波瀾起伏的計畫生育史。莫言