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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

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

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?

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.

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

本書為 Sweet Valley Twins 圖像小說，四本一次收錄，重新帶領讀者回到熟悉又充滿悸動的 Sweet Valley 世界。四冊內容分別描寫姊妹之間的友情考驗、校園中的偏心疑雲、朋友選邊站的掙扎，以及圍繞神祕新同學的流言風暴。看似日常的校園事件，卻一再考驗信任與理解。Meet Elizabeth and Jessica, and fall in love with the world of Sweet Valley all over again! The New York Times bestselling graphic novel adaptation series Sweet Valley Twins is now available in this boxed set! Includes four books filled with twins, friendship, and classic Sweet Valley drama! Book 1: Best Friends Twins Jessica and Elizabeth have always been inseparable, but starting middle school means a chance for new beginnings! What will happen when the twins realize they might not be as alike as they thought? Book 2: Teacher's Pet Jessica knows she's the better dancer--but their dance teacher only seems to have eyes for Elizabeth! Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring her! With Jessica's attitude rapidly souring and Elizabeth realizing that Jessica might actually be right, will they be able to find a way to get

\ 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

這本書是學術英語寫作界的「不藏私寶典」！當你凝視著論文（或作業）的時候，論文也凝視著你──英語學術論文寫作，是許多人在學習途中的考驗，這本書正是為了這些勇敢的冒險者量身打造！作者們由自身笑淚交織的經驗出發，像一位隱形的學長姊，與你一起在「論文寫作」的世界中冒險。從揭開學術寫作迷思的面紗，搭配案例、練習題，和你逐步走過選題、文獻回顧、研究方法到結果討論，還包含「 AI 輔助寫作」、「 生涯規劃」等等議題——沒錯，你並不是唯一在凌晨三點還在跟論文對抗的人！「這本書中很特別的一點是貫穿全書的《唬爾摩斯與譁生》偵探故事。由系列的故事引導讀者進入每一章中作者們要傳達的核心概念，並在生硬的文字段落中插入表格和插圖，以不同的形式來幫助讀者理解書中的內容，使他們能夠快速掌握書中複雜的概念。」——師大校長吳正己「書中除了運用了偵探故事的元素，激發讀者的好奇心之外，還大玩眾多風趣的時事梗、諧音梗、流行文化梗和迷因梗圖等。特別是擅長將枯燥的概念用貼近年輕人生活的事例來比擬取譬，讓同學在學習嚴肅的學術寫作時也能保持愉快心情。這也反映出作者團隊高超的教學創意，能把複雜的寫作技巧和研究方法轉化為生動易懂的內容，還能令人會心一笑。」——師大翻譯所前所長廖柏森教授「如果是勇者欣梅爾的話，他一定也會這麼做的。」我們衷心希望，這本書能幫讓你在學術寫作的冒險旅程上少走點彎路，甚至還能找到一點樂趣也說不定哦！（嘿嘿，別說不可能！）In this book, the authors share all their secrets on how to write well in the academic context!Picture this: You open up an academic writing task or assignment and stare at it. You might feel the task staring back at you. And then what? Does this sound familiar (perhaps too familiar)? If it does, you are not alone. Academic writing in English is immensely challenging for many beginning writer

一張大圖，立即搞懂介系詞所有介系詞問題，心智圖全部搞定！本書用四格漫畫讓您輕鬆、有效地學好介系詞利用心智圖，快速學好介系詞英文有很多，最容易搞混或誤用的介系詞！本書的一張大圖、精緻圖解以及複習測驗，保證讓您精通英語介系詞！【本書學習特點】◆一張大圖，立即搞懂基本介系詞非學不可的介系詞，以一張大圖做整合教學，意義與用法，一目瞭然◆以圖像比較差異，觀念過目不忘每個介系詞的不同概念，均以精繪圖像做類比，清楚易懂、一看就會◆由淺入深，循序漸進囊括32個基礎字、51組易混淆詞、300個例句、27組複習題，保證精通◆英語介系詞相當繁瑣，彼此之間的差異非常細微，因此絕對不能用死記硬背的方式學習，而必須用簡單、清楚、易懂的圖片，來幫助您自然而然地理解和記憶。本書作者擁有長年的英語教學經驗，熟知一般學習者最容易搞混或誤用的介系詞【介系詞問題，心智圖全部搞定】很多讀者經常搞不清楚英語介系詞的用法，這是因為中文並沒有像英文，把介系詞的意義區分得那麼細膩。比方說，中文的「在」，若翻成英文就有at, in, on...等不同的表示方式，它們各自有不同的意思，使用的方法也不盡相同。例如at是用來表示「在某一點的位置」，on 是用來表示「線上或平面上的一個位置」，而in是用來表示「在三度空間中的位置」。若學習者不知道這些介系詞之間的微妙差異，就很容易用錯地方、表錯情，更別說考試要得高分了。為了讓英語學習者輕鬆、快樂、有效率地學好介系詞，本書一開始特別設計用一張大圖，把所有基本介系詞的觀念一次解釋清楚。學習者只要把這張大圖打開來，配合背後的說明與例句，就能立即搞懂基本介系詞之間的區別與使用方式。【基礎篇和進階篇】除了這張大圖，本書還區分「基礎篇」和「進階篇」， 讓學習者由淺入深，循序漸進地理解。「基礎篇」囊括三十二個非學不可的基本介系詞，每一個介系詞都有四張精心設計的圖片、清楚詳盡的說明，以及實用的練習。「進階篇」則包含五十一組易混淆的介系詞組，每一組皆用數張圖片相互比較的方式，讓您馬上領悟其中差異。【附贈免費QR Code線上MP3音檔】◆因應時代的進步，讓讀者學習最正確的發音、語調，本書的外師標準錄音，以「免費QR Code線上MP3音檔」，呈現給讀者，行動學習，即掃即聽。◆搭配線上教學MP3，提升學習效果及速度建議你與線上MP3一併使用，方法是跟著老師一起「大聲」唸出來，並與外師的聲音做比較

【雅思考衝必備全真考題本】■ 全真考題本（學術組）■ 內含：四份完整學術組全真考題、考試架構說明及評分標準■ 另附可下載資源：考題解答及解析、聽力測驗音檔、聽力逐字稿、口說測驗示範影片、寫作測驗參考範文■ 資源下載網址：www.cambridgeone.org/home★購買提示：書內提供QR Code，掃描後可直接聽測驗音檔及觀看口說測驗示範影片書封數字代表考題新舊，數字愈大，考題愈新Inside IELTS 19 Academic with Answers with Audio with Resource Bank you'll find FOUR complete examination papers plus details of the different parts of the test and the scoring system, so you can familiarise yourself with the Academic test format and practise your exam technique. Download the audio for the Listening tests, example Speaking test videos, answer keys with extra explanations and sample Writing answers (instructions on inner front cover), or access your audio and video directly via QR codes in the book.

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Carnival of the Animals musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Sa螚s' original score, a perfect gift for music fans and animal lovers 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical notes inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of The Carnival of the Animals and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Camille Saint-Sa螚s' Carnival of the Animals with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of The Carnival of the An

Little Elisa can't stop crying and no one knows why. After a sleepless night, it takes a grandmother's touch--and an explosive fart--to bring much-needed relief.One night, little Elisa begins to cry. At first her crying resembles a cat's meow. But it soon grows so loud that the flowers wilt and the birds fly out the window. We move her bed so she can see the moon, we wrap her up warm, cool her down, and tie a red ribbon to her wrist. But nothing works. We all wonder: Why is she crying? After a long sleepless night, it takes a grandmother's touch to finally find out. Elisa lets out a fart that sounds like a plane taking off in the middle of the living room, nine blenders whirring at full power, twenty-seven moaning hair dryers . . .An irreverent story about the wind that passes through us all, A SLEEPLESS NIGHT shows that seemingly complicated problems can have simpler solutions than we think.

一場毀滅性的太陽閃焰摧毀文明，繼姊妹米莉與蘿絲帶著弟弟，踏上尋找失散祖母的冒險。他們穿越殘破世界，與名為「失落男孩」的倖存者結盟，對抗囤積資源、不擇手段的蜂巢組織。《餘燼閃耀》不只是生存挑戰，更揉合原住民視角，描繪身分尋根與重建家園的深刻情感。H.E. Edgmon's middle grade debut is a captivating post-apocalyptic story told through an Indigenous lens, perfect for fans of The Marrow Thieves. One year ago, a solar flare scorched the Earth and destroyed life as we know it. With their parents gone and their supplies running low, grieving step-sisters Millie and Rose leave home with their infant half-brother in search of Millie's grandma, a Seminole elder - who Millie knows in her gut is still alive, even if Rose isn't so sure. Along the way, they meet a group of other surviving kids calling themselves the Lost Boys and their lone adult leader, who reluctantly agree to help them brave the hostile wasteland to make it to Millie's grandma safely. But the landscape isn't the only threat - there's also the Hive, a villainous group that has spent the last year hoarding supplies and living in luxury . . . and will do an

The journey begins with this all-new adaptation of the Golden Globe-nominated worldwide hit directed by Makoto Shinkai, creator ofYour NameandWeathering With You!High school juniorSuzumehas no idea why the beautiful stranger she meets is looking for ruins, for a certain door. Soon after pointing the stranger,Souta, in the direction of an abandoned resort, she thinks better of it and goes to try and stop him. But before she can find Souta, Suzume unknowingly opens a decrepit door to a world beyond time and place—and stumbles into an adventure of seismic proportions.

A fabulously festive animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at Christmas. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Jolly? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very jolly little person. Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the jolliest little person ever - will it be tiny mouse seeing the first flakes of snow, or little polar bear on his sleigh? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap! Look out for more soft flaps books: Who's Sleepy?, Who's Happy?, Who's Cute? and Who's Amazing?

The fourth exciting entry in Rick Riordan's best-selling Heroes of Olympus series is now a graphic novel! At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? They have no choice. If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus.

Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in the eighth volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series! The InvestiGators are back...to school?! Mango and Brash have always been a class act but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as average middle-school students? Why has the super-spy organization S.U.I.T. been assigned protection detail for a small-town team mascot? Is it a coincidence that the school happens to be the same one that Agent Mango (just barely) graduated from? Is Mango's family in danger? Will Brash pass home economics? Is Friday still pizza day? Find out in School Busted, the A+ return of the New York Times bestselling series by John Patrick Green! Read up, because there just might be a pop quiz later!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they fight fantastical creatures and deadly mobs to make it to the next level and build the kind of fan following the dungeon masters can’t ignore in the second book in the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.“Greetings, Crawlers! The training levels have concluded. Now the games may truly begin.”The aliens have come, and they’ve transformed Earth into a multilevel, video game–like dungeon. It’s the newest season of the galaxy’s most watched game show, Dungeon Crawler World. Now on the third floor, Carl and Donut have to fight harder than ever. They’ve already proven that a Coast Guard vet and once-and-forever feline royalty are an almost unstoppable team. Their ratings are off the charts. Viewers can’t get enough. But the dungeon gets more dangerous each day, and now there’s a whole new problem to deal with: Quests.They call it the Over City.

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?Rick Riordan’s newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of mythological creatures, and many other delightful tricks and treats.Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede’s chalice. Now the goddess Hecate has offered Percy another “opportunity”—all he has to do is pet sit her polecat, Gale, and hellhound, Hecuba, over Halloween week while she is away. Piece of cake, right?Percy, Annabeth, and Grover settle into Hecate’s seemingly endless mansion and start getting acquainted with the fussy, terrifying animals. The trio has been warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover can’t resist d

Sherlock Bones, the world's greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don't solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it's lucky for them that the world's greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore. But there's a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them? The fifth book in Buster's Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles - that are

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.

Join your favourite Spider-Man characters in a 24-book adventure as you count down to Christmas!Enjoy the entire festive season with this amazing advent calendar that contains five different types of books to enjoy; you'll never get bored!Contains:- 8 x Storybooks- 5 x Spot the Difference Books- 5 x Odd One Out Books- 4 x Maze Books- 2 x Quiz BooksThis makes a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be used again and again for years to come!

Refugee is a powerful word.One that conjures opposing emotions. For some it provokes feelings of fear and hate, for others the need for compassion, understanding, and empathy. In this celebrated poem,Refugees,Brian Bilston tells both sides of the story by cleverly crafting a verse that can be read backward and forward to convey two opposing views.Brian Bilston is often described as the "Poet Laureate of Twitter" (now X) and this much admired poem, perfectly accompanied by artwork from illustrator, Jose Sanabria, is a wonderful way to explore this emotive issue as you realize that it's not just the words that have been reversed!

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.