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Katie the Catsitter (Book1-4)(Graphic Novel)(平裝本)NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS!Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)--perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!)“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” --The New York TimesKatie is dreading the boring summer ahead while her best friends are all away at camp--something that's way out of Katie and her mom's budget, UNLESS Katie can figure out a way to earn the money for camp herself. But when Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, life get interesting. First, Madeline has 217 cats (!) and they're not exactly . . . normal cats. Also, why is Madeline always out EXACTLY when the city's most notorious villain commits crimes?! Is it possible that Katie's upstairs neighbor is really a super villain? Can Katie wrangle a whole lot of wayward

Katie the Catsitter is back with her next adventure, and this time she may need the help of an . . . elephant? This irresistibly fun, bestselling, girl—and cat—power graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Sweet Valley Twins and the Babysitters Club!"A little evil and a whole lotta fun." --Kirkus ReviewsWANTED: TOP SECRET PLANKatie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)Bonus: Don't miss the Which Cat Are You Quiz inside!

Created by certified speech language pathologist Tabitha Paige, My First Book of Words will expand your child's reading comprehension as they engage with more than 100 foundational first words My First Book of Words features charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. Plus, the durable binding and thick paper will make it easy to read to your child again and again, whether at home or on the go! The 100+ vocabulary words include: Animals Fruits & VeggiesToysTransportationIn the GardenAt the BeachAnd more! Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, author of the bestselling set Our Little Adventures, this big book of first words features functional language and a timeless design that will look great in any nursery or child's room.

Bird feels a flutter of jealousy when Bear is unduly entertained by the jocular Mole in Jarvis’s third set of stories about the endearing pair.Usually, a new wonky stick for Bird’s collection would be exciting, but . . . not today. “Hmm,” said Bear. “Well, in that case, I think it’s time for . . .The Dance.”Bear and Bird are the best of friends. They don’t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is to make the other happy. So when Bird is under the weather, Bear arrives with a backpack of goodies and his best rendition ofThe Danceto try to make her feel better. And when Bear and Bird hang out with Mole—who tells hilarious jokes!—Birdeventuallyrealizes that she doesn’t need to compete for Bear’s attention, since there’s plenty of laughter to go around. Whether it’s a comedy of errors around a Do Not Go in the Hole sign or the discovery that doing nothing together is the true badge of friendship, Jarvis tempers the mix-ups and misunderstandings with a genuine warm

Lover of nuts. Hero of the Forest. A brand new 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 and the Big Stink, someone's been upsetting Zephy the skunk and his meltdowns are resulting in super-powered stink blasts. Can Supersized Squirrel and Blaze get to the bottom of it? Or will Crater's Edge smell like rotten eggs forever?For more SUPERSIZED superhero adventures, read Supersized Squirrel and the Great Wham-o Kablam-o.

Scrap、Paige 和 Gnat 躲過 Mayor Highshine 的襲擊後，踏上通往「Elsewhere」的旅程，只為找回那艘名為 Pink-Footed Goose 的火箭船，盼望脫離眼前殘酷的世界。「Elsewhere」看似荒蕪，卻有一座由機器人建立的漂流小鎮 Mooch，在這裡，他們短暫得到了庇護與歸屬。然而，Paige 卻開始看見如幻似真的人影——尤其是她的母親，似乎正引領他們走向某個祕密。這部作品延續 STITCH HEAD 作者強烈的風格，以幽默與懸念交織出獨特的世界觀，也帶出成長過程中的困惑與信念。推薦給喜愛 Maz Evans 與 Thomas Taylor 的中年級讀者。I'm not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weird.After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshine's views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home.However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom she's convinced is guiding them

★ 爆笑動物偵探系列第2集，幽靈傳說登場！★ 海邊岩島 × 海盜幽靈 × 夜晚冒險的懸疑案件★ 黑色電影風插畫＋復古漫畫節奏，推理感十足又幽默★ 《Ballet Bunnies》暢銷作者打造的趣味偵探系列當海鷗岩傳出可怕的幽靈嚎叫聲，小兔偵探雷吉原本不相信這些傳說。但在好友凱家過夜時，他和鸚鵡搭檔 Pipsquark 親耳聽見了詭異聲音。難道真的是海盜黑喙船長的鬼魂？為了解開謎團，兩位小偵探展開調查，發現事情遠比幽靈故事更複雜，一場充滿懸疑與幽默的冒險就此展開。Reggie and Pipsquark hear about a terrifying ghost which is haunting Seagull Rock. The young detectives will have to use their ears, snouts, and tread with careful paws if they are to get to the bottom of this case.He might be small, but Reggie Rabbit, detective, will keep the city safe.Reggie Rabbit isn't sure about his best friend Pipsquark's other best friend, Kai. She seems too good to be true, and he doesn't believe her stories about the terrifying ghost haunting Seagull Rock, where her family lives.But when Reggie and Pipsquark are invited to Kai's for a sleepover, they hear the ghost howling with their own ears! Could it really be the phantom of seagull pirate Blackbeak? Or is something else afoot? In this fast-paced detective adventure, nothing is q

★ 2023 Brilliant Book Awards 得獎作品★ 暢銷橋梁書《MARV》系列超人氣冒險★ 太空中心大危機！外星軍團突襲地球★ 想像力 × 善良力量，普通男孩也能拯救世界普通男孩 Marvin 發現一套神祕超級戰衣，只要穿上就能變身為英雄 MARV。在太空中心校外教學時，邪惡反派 Cosmic 帶著外星夥伴闖入，企圖偷走火箭。Marv 和機器人夥伴 Pixel 必須挺身而出阻止陰謀。節奏刺激又幽默的橋梁書冒險，讓孩子在閱讀中感受勇氣、想像力與成長的力量。Winner of the Brilliant Book Awards 2023 '. . .a powerful series of one boy's journey to unlock the superhero within.' - Books for TopicsFrom World Book Day super duo Alex Falase-Koya and Paula Bowles comes another superpowered MARV adventure-the perfect story for young superhero fans. When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers .. . In Marv and the Alien Invasion, Marvin is on a school trip to the Space Centre when supervillain Cosmic and his mischievous alien sidekicks crash on to the scene.After causing complete chaos, Cosmic heads off to steal the Space Centre's rocket. Marvin and Pixel won't let them get away with this. It's time for Marvin to become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARV

盤點過往，重啟人生，與你靈魂的召喚久別重逢當你開始意識到時光有限，如何重新思考人生的重要排序？★榮格心理學名家、《中年之路》作者──經典著作★《中年之路》譯者鐘穎老師──專文推薦你一直在過著誰的生活？是什麼將你帶至人生旅程的此時此地？為何即使一帆風順，還是感覺哪裡不對勁？為何那麼多事，最後都是失望收尾？你目前的人生，已滿足靈魂的渴望了嗎？現在是你最接近覺醒，展開「第二次人生」的時候。本書簡介許多人在三十至四十多歲時，迎來人生各種的動盪和困惑，發現自己一直在過著別人期待的人生，根本不知道自己是誰，想要的是什麼，甚至不知道為何而活，於是開始深思：自己要度過怎樣的人生下半場？本書作者霍利斯博士在三十五歲時，因中年憂鬱開始接受第一次心理治療，那成為改變他日後人生的開始。他以自身閱歷與從業多年來豐富的個案經驗，寫成這本書，期盼為尋覓人生意義的人們，提供擴展覺知及聆聽內在的途徑。本書是為了喚起你的個人覺醒，告別無意義的反覆迴圈，試圖從心理學的角度來思索人生下半場的價值與中年的意義，作者文字溫暖療癒，同時又不斷挑戰並鼓舞著我們，適時跳脫舒適圈，去回應生命所提出的靈魂召喚。各界推薦李全興（我是老查）╱數位轉型顧問、商業好書說書人洪仲清╱臨床心理師陳宏儒╱諮商心理師愛瑞克╱《內在成就》系列作者、TMBA共同創辦人楊斯棓╱家醫科醫師、《要有一個人》作者鄭俊德╱閱讀人社群主編盧美妏╱人生設計心理諮商所共同創辦人、諮商心理師 蘇予昕╱蘇予昕心理諮商所所長、暢銷作家蘇益賢╱臨床心理師鐘穎╱心理學作家、《中年之路》譯者（以上按姓氏筆畫排列）「無論我們是否實現了前半生的抱負或目標，中年時我們都可能因為各種原因感受到煩躁與不安，因為靈魂的目標已經覺醒，意欲追求完整（而非成就）。」──鐘穎（愛智者）╱《中年之路》、《榮格心理學辭典》譯者「中年是人們可能感到迷惘及不知所措的時期。榮格分析心理學家詹姆斯‧霍利斯深知這個領域，提出了可以引導我們走向清晰、成熟和意義的重要問題。」──讓‧篠田‧波倫（Jean Shinoda Bolen），《女人中的女神》（Goddesses in Everywoman）作者「詹姆斯‧霍利斯的新書是一部焠鍊靈魂的作品，它為我們這些在人生的下半場感到迷惘的人帶來了慰藉和智慧。」──愛德華‧赫希（Edward Hirsch），《如何閱讀詩歌並愛上詩歌》（How to Read a

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?

Join Bluey and her family and friends in this compact box with magnetic closure, containing nine mini board books perfect for little hands to explore. Each chunky mini story introduces fan favourite Bluey characters, and the back cover creates an awesome Bluey puzzle. WACKADOO! Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Little LibraryBluey: Bluey and Friends Little Library

最壞的大白鵝失眠啦！是誰整晚吹口哨？Gordon氣呼呼地踏上追查之路，卻一頭栽進了一場動物樂團大亂鬥！搖滾麋鹿、歌唱鱷魚、敲擊鯊魚輪番登場，他會忍得住不耍壞嗎？The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . .. he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark .. . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon, read The Meanest Goose on Earth.

本書由愛爾蘭作家 Niall Williams 所著，是一則關於命運、信念與愛情的故事。小說開場以一句「當我十二歲時，上帝第一次對我父親說話」展開，帶出一段帶有奇蹟氣息的旅程。男女主角 Nicholas 與 Isabel，兩人各自背負童年的傷痕，卻因偶然的相遇，在愛爾蘭西部的小島上逐漸走向彼此。Williams 以細膩的筆觸描繪大自然的景致與人心的脆弱，使故事充滿詩意與靈光。本書既是愛情故事，也是對人性與命運的沉思。A life-affirming paean to human folly, to fate, and to the miracle of love.THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING HELEN BONHAM CARTER AND PIERCE BROSNAN_________'A breathtaking affirmation of miracles and the power of human love' - The Times'A delicate and graceful love story . . . Extraordinarily rooted in the Irish language and landscape' - The New York Times‘When I was twelve years old God spoke to my father for the first time. God didn’t say much. He told my father to be a painter and left it at that . . .’ So begins Niall Williams’ magical tale about love and destiny.Strangers Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other – they just don’t know it yet. As they each struggle to recover from the bruises of their childhood, a chance encounter on a remote isla

The second book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

114首音樂、88張經典圖片，讓你一邊看書，一邊聽懂音樂！ ◎「爵士」的原文是在罵人。「搖滾」的中文則是詩人余光中發明。 ◎重金屬和新金屬的差別是……主唱和吉他手有沒有爭寵較勁？ ◎為什麼唱美國現代民謠可以得諾貝爾文學獎？ ◎嘻哈、freestyle我懂，但車庫舞曲、藝術搖滾、前衛搖滾、工業音樂、金屬核……。 本書無限擴大你的聽覺宇宙，無限制釋放你的情感。 作者王碩和儲智勇是有20年以上資歷的樂評人， 兩人所主持的網路電臺節目壞蛋調頻（Bad FM）， 曾獲得蘋果iTunes大中華區史上年度最佳播客及年度最佳新播客， 這本是他們樂評生涯總結之作，從基督教音樂、福音音樂寫到藍調、搖滾與電音， 並附上114個QR Code，只要你拿起手機掃一掃就可以聽音樂， 搭配書中的各種故事，讓你從聽雷到聽懂，堪稱最具代表性的現代音樂簡史。 ．藍調其實沒規矩，就是黑人唱出艱苦生活的心聲。 早期美國唱片分類居然以膚色為標準：非黑即白。 黑人音樂被稱為「藍調」，白人音樂被稱為「鄉村」。 誰唱藍調最有名？聽聽藍調大師「鉛肚皮」唱的〈在松樹林裡〉（In the Pines）。 這首歌還有一個臺灣人演奏琵琶的版本，東西音樂結合，一點都不違和。 ．民謠：唱民歌也能拿諾貝爾獎。 美國歌手巴布．狄倫是詩人歌手、民謠搖滾之父， 更是歷史上第一位榮獲諾貝爾文學獎的音樂家， 你也想學民謠？抱歉， 巴布．狄倫的師父說：「民謠是學不來的，民謠是偷來的。」 ．搖滾精神永不死？其實搖「滾」樂早就掛了，但藝術「搖」活了。 當鄉村樂和搖滾結合，叫鄉村搖滾；藍調和搖滾結合在一起，叫藍調搖滾。 那泡菜搖滾呢？邊吃泡菜邊搖滾？錯，這其實是指德國佬玩的搖滾。 想聽最初始的搖滾樂？貓王艾維斯．普里斯萊最具代表。 ．重金屬音樂：為什麼樂隊的主唱和吉他手老爭寵？ 重金屬樂團裡，有個人比主唱更重要，因為當主唱高喊「solo！」時， 就代表這首歌的高潮到了，輪到吉他手炫技了。 最有名的重金屬樂團齊柏林飛船的吉他手，還曾應邀參加北京奧運的閉幕。 ‧所有音樂皆電音，可以貌似胡說八道的講出一本正經。 例如聽起來有百人念經的Fu的磁帶音樂， 孫燕姿《未完成》專輯中的〈神奇〉這首歌的前奏，就用到這個技巧。 或是因貧窮而豐富了想像力的迴響音樂， 還有迷幻舞曲：一種人人都喜歡，但沒人願意承認自己喜歡的音樂。 世上每一種音樂風格都不曾單獨存在過，因為

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

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.

溫暖心靈的木製益智遊戲《小精靈捉迷藏》，小精靈在花園裡打造了家，白天玩捉迷藏，晚上睡覺。天色變暗後看不清楚他們的顏色了，找找看小精靈們藏在哪裡吧！短篇故事的情境延伸，讓幼兒容易理解遊戲規則，彩色木製的小精靈與不同深度的花盆設計，讓幼兒在操作時更具真實感。遊戲過程中可透過堆疊、數數的方式，初步建立推理概念，搭配白天與夜晚兩種情境，48道遊戲關卡，由淺入深，提升幼兒的手眼協調操作及語言表達能力，培養視覺辨識力，並增進邏輯思考與解決問題能力，適合3-7歲孩童、樂齡族群。《小精靈捉迷藏》促進多種認知能力發展：語言表達、邏輯思考、視覺辨識、解決問題、手眼協調。【產品特色】1. 小精靈與木製玩具的益智結合可愛的小精靈在花園裡打造了家，白天玩捉迷藏，晚上睡覺。彩色木製的小精靈與不同深度的花盆設計，讓幼兒在操作時更具真實感。遊戲過程中可透過堆疊、數數的方式，初步建立推理概念與多種認知能力。●語言表達：具有故事情節演譯的桌遊，有助於增強兒童語言表達能力。●邏輯思考：透過積木堆疊組合的過程，提高邏輯思考推理能力。●視覺辨識：不同高度、深淺與色彩設計，讓幼兒學習辨識形狀、顏色和物體。●解決問題：面對困難與障礙時，提升解決問題的能力。●手眼協調：看到挑戰的變化，訓練小手相對應的協調能力。2. 孩子們透過積木遊戲學到了什麼？美國國家幼教協會(NAEYC)提出孩子玩積木可學到的十項能力：1. 問題解決能力 Problem solving2. 提升想像力 Imagination3. 練習自我表達 Self-expression4. 強化數學能力 Mathematics5. 持續力與專注度 Continuity and permanence6. 啟發創造力 Creativity7. 奠定科學能力 Science8. 培養自尊心 Self-esteem9. 社會互動能力 Social and emotional growth10. 全方位領域發展 Development in all areas美國國家幼教協會資深編輯琳達指出，玩積木需要全方位的能力應用，包括大小精細動作、數學邏輯能力、語言表達能力、困難解決能力、創造想像能力、以及社會互動能力等，全方位領域發展，培養孩子未來成功所需能力。3. 訓練幼兒視覺認知力視覺是幼兒最早使用的感知方式之一，《小精靈捉迷藏》透過木偶與花園情境的題卡設計，提供幼兒

Dive into the magical world of dreams and decipher the symbols that you see with this illustrated miniature deck and A-to-Z guidebook.*Specifications: An illustrated mini deck containing 100, 2 1/2 x 3-inch cards depicting different common symbols seen in your dreams.*Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a full-color, 48-page miniature book with instructions on how to use the deck as well as meanings for all 100 symbols.*Keepsake Box: Packaged in a keepsake box with a magnetic closure, perfect for travel and safekeeping.*Perfect gift: A thoughtful gift or self-purchase.

★ 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

Prepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about vengeance, legacy, and love.An orphan.A prince.An outcast.And a killer that will bring an empire to its knees.Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is the strength of her windsmithing magic that propels her. Until one hot-headed mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire, nephew of the famed and venerated Helene Aquilla, but he’s loathe to pick up the mantle when his aunt steps down. He, better than anyone else, understands that power corrupts. And that sort of corruption is built into his blood, as he is the son of the most hated emperor in the history of his people. How can he lead when cruelty is part of his inheritance?Banished from her tribe for an unforgivea

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

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!This book features:• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. VijayalakshmiCome explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-br

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!This book features:• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. VijayalakshmiCome explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-br

Karen's Witch (Baby-sitters Little Sister 1-9)(Graphic Novel)A fresh and fun graphic novel series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!Karen Brewer lives next door to Mrs. Porter, who wears long robes and has wild gray hair. Mrs. Porter has a black cat named Midnight and always seems to be working in her garden. Karen isn't supposed to spy on her neighbor, but she's determined to prove that Mrs. Porter is a witch named Morbidda Destiny!Mrs. Porter is getting ready to have a special meeting at her house, and Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are they going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?Karen's Witch (Baby-sitters Little Sister 1)(Graphic Novel)Karen's Roller Skates (Baby-sitters Little Sister 2)(Graphic Novel)Karen's Worst Day (Baby-sitters Little Sister 3)(Graphic Novel)Karen's Kittycat Club (Baby-sitters Little Sister 4)(Graphic Novel)Karen's School Picture (Baby-Sitters Little Sis

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by newcomer DK Yingst!When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot.Are five grandmothers too many for Karen?

In the world where brands take from the culture, through its four-decade existence Stone Island has been contributing to it. The long roster of its celebrity fans includes Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, rappers Drake and Travis Scott, and football guru Pep Guardiola. But it s not the celebrity nod that has made Stone Island a cultural cornerstone; it was the brand s ardent everyday fans who have always appreciated its mix of performance and toughness.At the center of Stone Island s success lies its relentless pursuit of excellence in design, and uncompromising spirit of experimentation with fabric treatment and dyeing techniques. This product-oriented stance has secured the brand s unique place outside of fashion s hierarchy. This definitive monograph captures the story of Stone Island, combining its history and ethos into one definitive source.With never-before-seen images and three major texts capturing the brand s story, it will surely delight the brand s diehard fans as well as tho

本書以音樂互動的方式，將莎士比亞經典喜劇《仲夏夜之夢》與孟德爾頌著名的音樂套曲結合。故事從雅典公爵與王后的婚禮開始，卻因精靈惡作劇、熱情的年輕戀人與活潑演員的加入，讓仲夏夜的森林充滿奇幻與笑料。每翻到一頁，按下按鈕即可聆聽與情節呼應的音樂片段，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的氛圍。書末附有作曲家孟德爾頌簡介、樂曲賞析與音樂術語解釋，兼具藝術啟蒙與閱讀樂趣。Discover the spellbinding magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of one of Mendelssohn's most famous suites. This story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a series of pranks and events in the nearby woods. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of Shakespeare's most beloved and comedic play, press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning and introduces children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Felix Mendelssohn, with details about his composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next to this, you can rep

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements. Jameson Hawthorne is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favor, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and w

The first book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series takes flight with a gorgeous collector's edition: with beautiful new cover art and exclusive extra materials inside, every Wings of Fire fan will want to add The Dragonet Prophecy: Limited Edition to their shelves!Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows that war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious Prophecy they've been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs and hidden away ever since -- all to fulfill the Prophecy.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends must choose freedom over fate . . . leave the mountain . . . and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbors and doing his chores...but Pizza, on the other hand...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for readers who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to collect all eight books in the series! Here are a few titles to look out for:Who's the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for School (A Parents Magazine Best Book!)Dare

\ Canva 已經迎來 AI 世紀革新 /\ 第一本涵蓋 Canva 全部最新功能的教學書 /可能有些 Canva 使用者會想：「Canva 看起來很簡單，為什麼還需要有教學書？」其實，我們發現，中文圈的大多數人使用 Canva 時，主要是為了社群平台的設計需求，但 Canva 的潛力遠遠不止於此。特別是 2024 年的革新，不僅將 Canva 的應用範圍拓展到辦公環境，還引入了大量 AI 功能。如今的 Canva 不僅僅是一個設計工具，它還可以成為你在各個領域中的全方位助手。《剛剛好的 Canva 設計教本：AI 工具 × 社群行銷 × 商業協作 × 課堂應用 × 印刷輸出，用最短的時間做出最有效的設計》這本書，正是為了幫助讀者在 Canva 設計平台上借助 AI，達到高效且具創意的設計目標。詳細介紹 Canva 的基本功能及其最新的 AI 工具，從社群貼文、辦公室與課堂應用、印刷品輸出，到網頁設計和影片剪輯，幫助你充分利用 Canva 的亮點強項。「學設計要先從學 Canva 開始，還是先學 Adobe 的設計軟體?」「Canva 適合跟其他設計工具搭配使用嗎?」「可以用 Canva 做公司的簡報嗎?」「有哪些好用的 Canva AI 功能?」...\ 以上讀者可能會有的煩惱，我們都聽到了! /特別邀請 Canva 官方宣傳大使、平面設計師 Annie 在各章節結尾提供專業補充，並獨家分享她的 Canva 排版技巧與靈感。書中還包含設計學習 Q & A 環節，Annie 以平面設計的角度，向讀者們說明 Canva 與其他設計軟體的差異、選擇 Canva 的理由，以及 Canva 的獨特優勢等。不論你是初學者，還是已經有一定經驗的使用者，都能透過本書學習到實用的設計技巧和進階應用，進一步提升設計效率和創造力。讓 Canva 成為你的最佳設計夥伴，一起發揮無限可能！本書特色: ★你將學會創作以下成品-社群頭貼-社群貼文-大量建立名牌-個人數位履歷表-團隊協作白板-資訊圖表-互動式簡報-活動企劃書-餐廳一頁式網頁-Link in bio 多連結網頁-公司名片-旅遊手冊-馬克杯、貼紙、傳單、明信片、桌曆、邀請函-美食短影片-旅遊 vlog★集結所有 Canva 最新功能，實例教學快速上手、掌握 AI 技巧，創造高效設計！【Canva AI 工具】詳

★韓國Yes24網路書店9.6星共感好評★中年不婚、一個人的風景也是日常，SOLO女子的新生活地圖想像！獨自變老也能自在不孤獨，共同前行的安心生活指南，從此擺脫焦慮，擁抱獨身精彩。傳統家庭解體、未婚人口增加、非親屬家庭擴大……中年未婚、獨居生活是種異常嗎？代表人生失敗嗎？單人家庭時代，從人際關係、財務規畫、住房、醫療、到退休，深入探索熟齡獨居者的新生活模式。對「Aging Solo」來說，獨自生活並非特立獨行，而是平凡而自然的生活方式之一。根據內政部2023年最新統計顯示，單人戶占全台灣家戶數整體比例達36%，且成長率高達3.2%。越來越多人選擇了獨活的方式，然而做出這般選擇之後，焦慮與徬徨仍然縈繞。 不婚到老後會感到孤單嗎？ 當生病時，誰來照顧我？ 我要工作多久才能準備退休？作為獨居的不婚中年人，作者訪問了19位像她一樣獨居的中年不婚女性，探討她們在這個社會中選擇不結婚的原因、如何應對孤獨、建立親密關係，以及準備養老的過程。書中不只關注Aging Solo女性所「缺少」的，更著眼於她們所「擁有」的豐富生活。透過他人的經驗故事，我們可以從全新角度重新構建自己的生活。當不婚已成為無法逆轉的全球社會趨勢，我們更應該重新審視現有的社會制度。Aging Solo們多樣且豐富的經驗與見解，為我們開拓了超越傳統家庭框架的視野，並帶來完善制度的新社會想像。無論是已屆中年的單人戶，還是決定單身過生活的人，這本書都將帶來不同的視角和啟發，更是理解一人家庭群體和社會的重要指南。自在推薦——林維君∣臨床心理師、台灣臨床心理學會理事劉秀枝∣台北榮總特約醫師、失智症領航人蘇予昕∣蘇予昕心理諮商所所長、暢銷作家金荷娜∣《兩個女人住一起》作者張日昊∣《悲傷的訪問》作者、《時事IN》記者本書剖析了在性別文化及少子化、高齡化等社會現象，都與台灣相近的南韓。以19位中年單身女性們的生活方式與哲學觀為典範，了解她們的故事，讓我更能享受現在，安心準備不寂寞的獨老人生。——林維君，臨床心理師、台灣臨床心理學會理事我們都是獨自來到這個世界上的，然後獨自或與他人共度一段時光，最後再獨自一人離開。孤獨、照顧、生計、養老、死亡，是所有人都會遇到的問題，而面對這些問題的方式構成了各自的人生。沒想到聽了她們的故事竟讓我感到如此安心，單身的我們終究並非一個人。生命的答案並非固定，放下無謂的恐懼，現在是時候想像不一樣

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this festive season as she saves the day with another cunning plan, in the fifth story in the brilliantly funny, Number One bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series.Packed full of fun, with thick board pages and rounded corners, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is the perfect gift for little hands this festive season. From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.The fifth title in the Number One bestselling series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, which has been e

森林邊緣開了一家小小的咖啡館，這是雷妮夢寐以求的生活。可是，來客們點的卻是各種古怪又令人倒胃口的食物！新來的服務生格倫富特能幫忙解決難題嗎？本書以幽默押韻的文字、奇幻的場景與細膩插圖，帶領讀者踏入一段既可愛又怪誕的奇妙故事。The phenomenal and outrageously original new illustrated children’s picture book full of mythical creatures, monstrous meals and an unusual friendshipWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2025'An unusual, intricate, delightfully grotesque rhyming picture book' The Guardian‘[a] gorgeously illustrated, gothic gourmet giggle’ Daily MailWelcome to the Café at the Edge of the Woods, the utterly charming and mesmerising new picture book from BAFTA award-winning writer Mikey Please.Rene's dreams have finally come true! She's opened a café beside an enchanted wood, and with the help of a newfound waiter, Glumfoot, she is ready to serve the finest cuisine! But the locals seem to favour a most peculiar palette, requesting all sorts of disgusting things.Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day?Join Rene and Glumfoot in this incredible other-worldly story full of magical humo

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

傑西．李佛摩Jesse Livermore研究權威──齊克用老師領路20世紀最偉大股市操盤手的崛起之路、操盤技巧、買賣指標掌握、投資守則建立，到經典交易戰役完整解析！全方位認識《股票作手回憶錄》中這位傳奇大師的不朽智慧與風采，帶你建立正確的投資觀念、提高財務智商，活用預見未來的動態操盤術。《股票作手回憶錄》（Reminiscences of a Stock Operator）與《傑西．李佛摩股市操盤術》（How to Trade in Stocks）兩書是投資界的經典巨作，可謂是每個投資人必備的案頭書。但許多看過上述兩書的投資者到了市場實際交易，往往仍是賠錢收場。齊克用老師出版過多本解析傑西．李佛摩操盤術的相關作品，長期研究李佛摩的操盤心法，本書即是以篩選、擷取、提煉出李佛摩的知識體系為本，加上作者首創的動態操盤術為輔。本書除了配以圖例講解李佛摩的操盤術之外，更加上台股案例說明實戰應用。整體結構以易讀、易懂、輕鬆、快樂地學會李佛摩操盤術並確實獲利為目標，引領讀者們進入正確操盤的投資世界。｜一本讀懂傳奇作手的投資精髓｜★大師作手生涯導覽★賠光再賺傳奇操作★買賣時機信號判讀★關鍵點操盤掌握★情緒管理心法★資金管理心法

Find out the secrets behind a beautiful, hidden garden and what really happens when you wish upon a star as you follow our stories to places that are more magical and stranger than you could ever think ...Five titles included:Alice's Adventures in WonderlandThe Wonderful Wizard of OzThe Jungle BookThe Adventures of PinocchioThe Secret GardenOur Easier Classics Reading Library range transforms the world’s greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles. Each book includes a free audio book to further enhance the reading experience. Every cover will have a sensory feature to assist with sensory output. All Easier books are further supported by a visual and audio glossary.

Adapted and illustrated editions of classic Christmas literature at easy-to-read levels for a new generation of readers aged 7+.Ho-Ho-ho! It’s time to find the box of Christmas baubles, eat too many mince pies and leave carrots out for Rudolph! Get in the festive spirit with this eight-book collection of Christmas-themed tales!The NutcrackerOne Christmas Eve, Maria and Fred’s mysterious godfather gives them a handsomely decorated nutcracker. Maria’s nutcracker magically comes to life and leads her on a thrilling, magical adventure where only she can save the hero. She must help the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King and turn him into his human self.The Snow QueenGerda and Kai are best friends. But one day, a shard of glass from an enchanted mirror lodges itself into Kai’s eye, turning him into a cruel boy who makes fun of everyone around him.Kai is taken by the Snow Queen who lives in a land of ice and snow, but Gerda is determined to find him and restore her friend to the boy she knows