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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city. He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the newcomer. He finds himself travelling on the subway only to be noticed, finally by a little girl.The girl takes the homesick bear by the paw and under her innocent wing. Under the nose of her seemingly unaware mum, she feeds him dinner, gives him a bath and they read stories together. When the polar bear wistfully looks at a poster of the North Pole on her bedroom wall, the little girl realises that her friend needs help to get home. This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home.

Sargent and Fashion explores the dynamic relationship of painting and dress — from portraits and performance, gender expression and the New Woman, to the pull of tradition and the excitement of new ideas. "The coat is the picture," John Singer Sargent exclaimed to his fellow artist Graham Robertson in the summer of 1894, tugging a heavy overcoat ever more tightly around his sitter's slender figure. Sought-after by sitters for his ability to present to the world flattering and engaging likenesses, Sargent was simultaneously pursuing his own artistic vision.Rather than holding up a mirror to contemporary fashion, Sargent made fashion a part of his artistic repertoire. He often chose what his sitters wore, pinned their garments, or draped fabric around them, all with a view to creating confections to be recorded on canvas through his unrivalled artistic gifts. With contributions from many of the leading thinkers on Sargent and his world, and lavish reproductions of major portraits and exq

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original much-loved boarding-school for witchesBe careful what you wish for!Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.Mildred makes a wish on a shooting star and to her great surprise it comes true! Mildred's wish-come-true is a small dog but how can she keep him a secret from her friends, and especially the formidable Miss Hardbroom? . . .The Worst Witch and The Wishing Star is the seventh adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original much-loved boarding-school for witchesEverything I do always goes wrong in the end. . .Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.As if by magic Mildred has made it to Year Four without being expelled. Even though everyone knows her as the worst witch in the school, she's secretly set her sights on winning the highest honour - that of Head Girl of Miss Cackle's Academy. Can she stay out of trouble and prove to everyone that even the worst witch can turn her fortunes around?. . .First Prize for the Worst Witch is the final adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.

An irresistible festive follow-up from award-winning author-illustrator Emma Yarlett, with hilarious letters and parcels to open.Santa receives post from children all over the world. But when Amy sends him a letter, he just can't work out what she wants as her gift. Will Santa manage to find Amy the right present in time for Christmas Eve?This joyous story sparkles with Emma Yarlett’s vibrant illustrations and quirky humour."A joyful festive novelty picture book, crammed with real letters to open and explore." The Bookseller

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding"Funny, bonkers and brilliant" The Stylist"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David BaddielHave you ever thought about how it feels to be a book? To be left under a whiffy pant pile or shelved, forever collecting dust? To have your pages bent backwards or your spine BROKEN? What if you don’t have a sparkly unicorn or dragon adorning your cover – who will pick you out of the bookshop then? This is the story of the sadly neglected Book That No One Wanted To Read – can its destiny change when it finally meets the right reader? Spoiler alert: yes.From Ambiguous to Zealous, the words in this book are for 7-to-12-year-olds. It may seem inconceivable for one book to encompass such a wide age span! But in fact, inconceivable – and all the other words in this book – were s

The multi-award-winning duo of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen tackle a perennial question: how does Santa go down the chimney?When Santa arrives at a child’s house on Christmas Eve, does he go down the chimney feetfirst or headfirst? What if he gets stuck? What if there’s no chimney? Maybe he slides under the door, as thin as a piece of paper? Or is it possible he pours himself through the tap? What happens once he’s inside?Mac Barnett’s iconic talent for earnest deadpan humour and Jon Klassen’s irresistibly funny art honour this timeless question with answers both ridiculous and plausible, mounting in hilarity as the night continues. Channeling a child’s fanciful explanations, this latest collaboration by a bestselling team will find a secure spot among family Christmas traditions.

正當Bonnie準備放假休息，與Grampa Banks前往離島渡假，燈塔竟傳來死亡消息──又一樁案件降臨！本來被當作意外的事故，卻讓Montgomery Bonbon的鬍子不安顫動，顯示危機四伏。當島上再發生第二起命案，線索悄然交錯，Bonnie是否能單槍匹馬揭開謎底，或需要雙倍偵探，一起解開雙倍謀殺？The second instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery seriesThe most troublesome thing about being a detective is that it is almost impossible to go on holiday.When Bonnie Montgomery finally gets a break from cracking cases as her alter-ego, Montgomery Bonbon, something terribly fishy happens the moment she and Grampa Banks arrive on Odde Island for half-term – and it''s not just the smell of the harbour. There''s been a mysterious death at Leerie Lighthouse, and what everyone assumed was an accident is setting Bonbon''s moustache all a-quiver: a sure sign that something is Highly Suspicious.When a second death takes place on the other side of the island, Bonnie is sure the two are connected. But can she solve this case alone, or will she need double the detectives to solve double the murder?

一年到頭都會用的英文！從辦理簽證、留學就業，到吃喝玩樂、生活起居，在國外生活，這些英文不講不行！常用會話搭配全彩實景圖解，讓你全方位沉浸在英文的真實使用環境，會話不再只是生硬的紙上談兵！12個月份 X 9大實用主題，一開口就自信滿滿！不同時刻、各式話題，要學就學真正會用的情境對話！ ★申請簽證時，你可以說：「I want to apply for a visa to America.」（我想申請去美國的簽證。）；★面試時，你可以說：「I 've spent five years working in the technology industry.」（我在技術行業工作了五年。）★與人吃飯時，你可以說：「Would you like some appetizers?」（你要來一點開胃菜嗎？）；★租賃房屋時，你可以說：「Could you show me the lease now?」（你現在可以給我看看租約嗎？） 生活中大小事，都要用英文開口！ 用英文開口一點都不難！本書收錄外國人整整12個月的生活情境，讓你在所有時刻、所有話題，都能輕鬆用英文開口！ 美食、玩樂、氣象──冬季就要滑雪、夏天想要到各地旅行，不同季節、不同的娛樂活動與天氣，所有表達方式一次學會！ 學校、工作、議題──在不同場合需要和不同對象溝通，無論是上學、上班或談論不同議題，該注意的語氣、用字，都幫你整理好！ 節慶、起居、意外──在外生活上有開心慶祝時刻，也難免有意外發生、需要求助之時，別讓語言隔閡成為阻礙，生活裡的疑難雜症也要會用英文表達！ ■ 出門一定會用到的超實用主題！身在異鄉不必當隱形人，本書收錄九大實用主題，從公事聊到芝麻小事，怎麼想就怎麼聊！■ 從基礎到應用，全方位套用生活情景學習由淺入深，先用基礎會話打好基礎，再學應用會話，精準命中生活中各種情境！■ 慣用文法、片語畫重點閒聊也能很專業！教科書裡密密麻麻的文法跟片語讓你頭昏腦脹？本書例句標示重要文法以及關鍵片法，讓你一邊聊一邊學，同時培養軟實力跟硬道理！■ 標示可替換部分，聊天話題自定義背了例句，但用來用去都是同一招？本書例句中標示出可代換的詞彙，讓你滔滔不絕，想到就能聊。■ 光看句子沒概念，全彩圖解幫你背只有文字不夠生動？大腦對圖片的記憶能力是文字的兩倍！搭

The magic and mastery of anime springs to life in this gorgeous celebration of the genre that features more than one hundred and fifty full-color frames. A uniquely powerful form of artistic expression, anime has embraced complex and provocative ideas since its inception in the mid twentieth century. This dynamic and wide-ranging book explores eighty key themes of the genre, from wars to natural disasters, nature to ecology, childhood to magic, dystopias to fables. It looks at more than one hundred masterpieces of Japanese animation, including Akira, Ghost in the Shell, One Piece, Princess Mononoke, Grave of the Fireflies and Howl's Moving Castle, to show how practitioners consistently balance tradition with modernity and how anime's distinct style has influenced other forms of media such as video games, comic books and live-action films. Covering an enormous range of talent--from Isao Takahata, Katsuhiro Ôtomo, and Makoto Shinkai to Studio Ghibli and Mamoru Oshii--it demonstrates how

最精采的餐桌政治學上菜啦！從餐盤裡的食物到36位歷史名人的軼事，從國宴菜色到國家的政治布局，透過飲食見微知著，打開不一樣的歷史文化視野。飲食之事不分古今中外、貧富貴賤，無論是戰功彪炳的法國皇帝拿破崙、二戰期間指點英國未來的首相邱吉爾、首位非裔血統的美國總統歐巴馬，還是反種族隔離的南非人權鬥士曼德拉，歷史上的重量級大人物，絕對都有必須「吃飯」的時刻，無一例外。但吃什麼、和誰吃、在哪吃、怎麼吃……原來皆有大學問！ 平民街頭美食熱狗、漢堡、啤酒，原來還能拿來做外交？ 殺人如麻的冷血暴君希特勒，竟與倡導非暴力抗爭的聖雄甘地同為素食者？ 高檔的香檳和魚子醬，可以為蘇聯宣傳社會主義的美好幻夢？ 國宴精挑細選的豐盛佳餚底下，是國與國間波濤洶湧的政治角力？坐下與大人物們好好吃一頓飯，由此窺見大人物不為人知的一面，也可以翻開各國精心準備的國宴菜單，發掘菜色背後的政治隱喻──你會訝異於詹森總統隨意大聲打嗝的吃相、老布希像孩子似的討厭吃花椰菜；你或許會好奇鐵娘子柴契爾夫人低碳高蛋白的減肥菜單、第一夫人蜜雪兒為取代熱狗而發明的健康「胡蘿蔔狗」；早年的英國皇室婚宴菜單，居然會以新郎、新娘的名字來為菜式命名；沒想到只是敲開巧克力甜點外殼，裡頭的裝飾竟有可能觸動領土主權爭議……開動吧！讓人目不暇給、色香味俱全的42則桌邊故事，Let’ s dig in！※本書為《大人們的餐桌：從希特勒到歐巴馬，33位牽動政局的歷史名人飲食軼事》增訂改版書。

A tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting that takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters. A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp of white smoke rises in the distance. It is time to act. Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee their homes ahead of encroaching flames. Who helps to get this crisis under control? And what do these heroes do? They hold the line. They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland firefighters serve as stewards of the land, managing the health of our forests and the safety of our communities. Powerfully written by Dan Paley and brought vividly to life by artist Molly Mendoza, this compelling and informative book explo

Withover a quarter of a million copies sold in the series, everyone's favouriteHedgehog and Tortoise are BACK with the message that Christmas is about beingwith the ones you love."MerryChristmas!" said Fox."Merrywhatmas?" said Hedgehog."Merrywhichmas?" said Tortoise.Yousee, it was Hedgehog and Tortoise's first Christmas.Sothey didn't know what Christmas was.Foxthinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it's about desserts, Magpiethinks it's about singing... Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel ratheroverwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflectionthey learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with theones you love.

Here's Santa as you've never seen him before -- get ready for a hilariously, fintastic underwater holiday story, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!Jingle shells, Jingle shells, jingle all the waves! Oh, what fun it is to dive in a sea horse-driven sleigh!While humans may count the days until Santa Claus arrives, deep in the ocean, Edgar, a goofy, toothy young shark prepares for the arrival of Santa Shark! But Lotta, his sidekick crab pal, is not as convinced. Still, Lotta helps Edgar get his home ready. In a race against time they prepare a tasty snack for Santa, write Christmas cods to their friends, and sing Christmas corals! Will Edgar find a way to make sure everything is just right for Santa Shark’s big night?With laugh-out-loud humor, puns galore, and tons of holiday spirit, this story is sure to become an instant classic, beloved by parents and children for many holidays to come! So put up your Christmas reef and get ready to celebrate a Great White (Shark) Chr

From the author of the book that became the iconic The Social Network movie, here is the definitive take on one of the wildest stories ever -- the David-vs.-Goliath GameStop short squeeze, a tale of fortunes won and lost overnight, marking an unforgettable event in financial history. Bestselling author Ben Mezrich offers a gripping, beat-by-beat account of how a loosely affiliated group of private investors and internet trolls on a subreddit called WallStreetBets took down one of the biggest hedge funds on Wall Street, firing the first shot in a revolution that threatens to upend the establishment. It's the story of financial titans like Gabe Plotkin of hedge fund Melvin Capital, one of the most respected and staid funds on the Street, billionaires like Elon Musk, Steve Cohen, Mark Cuban, Robinhood co-CEOs Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and Ken Griffin of Citadel Securities. Over the course of four incredible days, each in their own way must reckon with a formidable force they barely unde

Go back in time to when everyone's favorite Catstronaut, Waffles, was a kitten! Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will love this fun, cat-tastic early graphic novel series. Prepare for lift off! Waffles and his sister Pancake are about to spend three days at Space Cat Camp--a fun, science-packed training experience for future CatStronauts. Pancake can't wait to learn about satellites, space shuttles, and all things outer space, but Waffles is feeling a little homesick. How can he enjoy his time at camp when all he wants is his dad-cat? With some new friends and the power of teamwork, these kittens will be ready to pounce on any challenges ahead! Read more in the Waffles and Pancake series: Planetary Yum Flight or Fright Failure to Lunch

Diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.勤奮努力，精神飽滿，服務上帝。時間分配×人際關係×情緒管理×目標法則商場前輩打滾多年的經驗，職場小白不學起來怎麼把理想變現！▎人生目標和工作態度 本書的前幾章著重於人生目標的制定和培養良好的工作態度。這些章節包括制定明確的人生目標、培養良好的記憶力、建立工作的系統和條理等。這些原則提醒我們，只有明確的目標和有條理的工作態度，才能在個人和職業生活中取得成功。它們教導我們要有規畫、紀律和責任感，以充分發揮自己的潛力。▎經濟智慧和財務管理 接下來的幾章探討了經濟智慧和財務管理的重要性。它們提供了關於儲蓄、生財和掌握商機的寶貴建議。這些章節強調了克勤克儉、儲備資金和善於識別商機的重要性。通過這些原則，我們可以學會財務管理和資源配置，從而達到經濟上的穩定和成功。▎人際關係和個人成長 第三部分關注人際關係和個人成長。這些章節包括尋求幫助、善待他人、保持好奇心和勇氣等。它們提醒我們要尊重他人、保持良好的人際關係，並透過不斷學習和成長來提升自己。這些原則提供了處理人際關係和解決問題的技巧，同時鼓勵我們保持開放的心態，持續學習和成長。▎價值觀和道德準則 最後一部分強調了價值觀和道德準則的重要性。它們包括保守祕密、信守承諾、處理分歧和尊重他人等。這些章節提醒我們要保持良好的道德品格，建立良好的人格和行為準則。這些原則教導我們在與他人互動和面對挑戰時，要保持真誠、公正和尊重。它們提醒我們要善待他人，保持良好的信譽和口碑。這些價值觀和道德準則是建立積極和健康社會關係的基礎，同時也是實現個人成長和幸福的關鍵。【本書特色】：本書探討的內容涵蓋了制定人生目標、培養工作態度、實踐經濟獨立、建立良好人際關係以及重視價值觀和道德準則。將重點放在不同方面的主題，從個人成長到財務管理，再到人際關係和道德價值觀。透過遵循這些原則和價值觀，讀者可以建立清晰的目標，發展健康的工作態度，實現經濟上的穩定，期待本書對讀者的人生方向有所啟發。

A new novel from New York Times Bestselling author Alix Harrow, Starling House is a contemporary Kentucky Gothic about a small town haunted by the history it can't quite seem to bury, and the clever, surly young woman who finds herself drawn to the house that sits at the crossroads of it all. No one in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But everyone agrees that it's best to let the house--and its last lonely heir--go to rot.Starling House is uncanny and ugly and fully of secrets, just like its heir. Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses or brooding men, but it might be a chance to get her brother out of Eden. It feels dangerously like something she's never had: a home. But Opal isn't the only one interested in the house, or the horrors and wonders that lie beneath it. If Opal wants a home, she'll have to fight for it. She'll have to dig up her family's ugly history and let herself dream of a better future. She'll have to go down, down into Underland, and claw he

Joining Barefoot's singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York, who are dancing down to their neighborhood block party. From samba-dancing nurses to reggaeton-loving firefighters, this unique song-story introduces 10 kinds of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music from throughout the Americas. Readers can count along in English and Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Endnotes provide more information about the dance styles. Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation. Types of dance featured: Tango Salsa Reggaeton Samba Cumbia Mambo Hip-hop Rumba Merengue Conga

It's fun to be a Baby-sitters' Little Sister!Yay! Ms. Colman's class is putting on a Thanksgiving play. Karen wants to be the star, of course.But Karen is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown suit.Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

Sixteen small but MIGHTY sharks battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the small shark champion?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 small but savage sharks. Readers will learn about each shark's unique features, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations. It includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

Princess Truly loves to help those around her, in these rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly knows how to help! Across three stories, Princess Truly lends a hand during her friend's moving day, she cleans up a stinky park with her magical curls, and she helps a farmer find his tractor key! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. They foster imagination and curiosity, and are perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke take a trip that’s OUT OF THIS WORLD, in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Miguel and Clarke are on the look-out for their next great adventure. They go to the library to find ideas. Clarke reads about spies and Miguel reads about space. Across four short stories, Miguel and Clarke use the power of their imagination to travel to outer space, explore a new planet, make a map of the stars -- and they even encounter aliens!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork on every page, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with beginning readers!

Join The Bad Guys on their next escapade, coming to Netflix in 2023!In this novelization of the events of The Bad Guys holiday special, there’s nothing The Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning – because while everyone is home opening presents, it's the perfect time to execute a city-wide holiday heist. It’s the crew’s favorite yearly tradition! But when Christmas is unexpectedly canceled, The Bad Guys must do the unthinkable: reignite the city's holiday spirit by giving instead of taking. Based on the bestselling series by Aaron Blabey!

本套書收錄《The Naturals》、《Killer Instinct》、《All In》、《Bad Blood》。故事主角 Cassie 擁有過人的觀察力，能從細微線索讀懂人心，卻從未將這份能力視為特長，直到 FBI 邀請她加入一項祕密計畫，與一群同樣擁有特殊天賦的青少年，一起破解多年未解的懸案。隨著調查深入，Cassie 發現這不只是冷案推理，更是一場步步逼近的危險遊戲。夥伴們各懷祕密，信任與猜疑交錯，案件也逐漸牽動每個人的過去。本書結合緊湊謎團、角色互動與情感張力，在推理之外，描寫成長、選擇與代價，是引人入勝的青少年犯罪小說系列。Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery series from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games trilogy. The Naturals, Killer Instinct, All In, Bad Blood, and the novella Twelve, are available together for the first time! Seventeen-year-old Cassie is a natural at reading people. Piecing together the tiniest details, she can tell you who you are and what you want. But, it's not a skill that she's ever taken seriously. That is, until the FBI come knocking: they've begun a classified program that uses exceptional teenagers to crack infamous cold cases, and they need Cassie. What Cassie doesn't realize is that there's more at risk than a few unsolved homicides -- especially

Learning to spell really can be fun, especially when you have an amazing Spelling Machine, a 2-book series for preschoolers ages 4-6 to learn spelling and start to read. Within each scene there are five objects to find and learn to spell. Flip out your magical spelling machine contained inside the book, dial in the letters of each word and lift the flap to check your answer!※無音檔英文學習遊戲書有了spelling machine的神奇轉盤，拼單字，也可以變得超級有趣！全新包裝，內容再升級知名親子叢書作家廖彩杏推薦：“ Spelling Machine：Make Spelling Fun！”是一本寓教於樂的遊戲書，讓孩子從小小的拼字遊戲，得到樂趣。本套書以「度假」為主題，分6大場景，共收錄30個常用英文單字。在不同場景，小朋友要先動手動眼，找一找不同物件在哪裡？並學會認識這些物件的英文，學會認字後，用前方的轉盤練習拼字。剛開始認字、學習自然發音的小讀者，都能從遊戲中開心學習！ 【玩法說明】1.第一步，先把紅圈順時針轉到「start」處。2.假設今天要讓孩子熟悉crab的拼法，就先大聲念出crab，讓孩子聽聽看，這個單字，是由哪些字母所組成的。3.現在要拼出crab，就把第一個字母c，順時針轉到start處。4.再把第二個字母r，撥到start處，接下來的字母以此類推。5.最後.恭喜，完成了！請孩子打開翻頁機關確認答案，看到「crab」了嗎？ 是不是好像變魔術一樣，好神奇呢？拼字，也可以這麼有趣！

程式設計納入108課綱，學習任何程式語言都要需要的運算思維！寫程式就像寫作文，學會單字語法不代表就能寫出好文章。但如果能先了解程式設計背後的思維與邏輯，不管以後使用哪種程式語言，都能運用自如，順利完成任務，一生受用。對目前及未來的世代而言，學習如何寫程式已經是跟語文、數學、藝術一樣的基礎能力。在生活中，電腦可以幫忙掃地、洗衣、煮飯；在工作上，除了工商業界，電腦應用還擴及到設計、傳播、藝術等領域，與每個人緊密連結，因此不論處於什麼年齡，我們都應該及早擁有操作電腦的工具及知識，並建立起跟電腦一起工作的自信。你是不是想學程式語言卻不知從何開始？別擔心，你不需要急著弄懂Java、Python、Ruby這些程式語言到底有什麼不同，即使不熟悉電腦的操作也沒關係。這本書將一步一步拆解程式設計師的思考模式，帶領你從故事及遊戲中尋找規則，學會以同樣的方式解決問題。對於不懂電腦的人來說，看到「迴圈」、「條件陳述式」、「運算子」、「變數」這些令人摸不著頭緒的專用術語就夠令人害怕的了，不過這些概念其實透過骰子或撲克牌遊戲就可以輕鬆學會並理解。當你擁有如程式設計師一般的腦袋，就等於破解了電腦的魔法，也開啟了神奇的程式世界。只要多加練習，這些數字、符號、程式碼，都將成為解決問題的好幫手，並且讓你能更有創意地展現出自己的想法。培養創客教育，最根本的邏輯思考及問題解決能力，為學習程式語言打好基礎！★突破108課綱！程式設計初學者，一本就懂！★對於未來的世代，學習如何寫程式已經是跟語文、數學、藝術一樣的基礎能力！★不論處於什麼年齡，及早擁有操作電腦的工具及知識，建立起跟電腦一起工作的自信！★如果能先了解程式設計背後的思維，不管以後使用哪種程式語言，都能運用自如，一生受用！ACTC亞洲兒童程式教育協會祕書長　吳郁芬教授泛科知識公司知識長　鄭國威臺師大電機工程學系助理教授／數感實驗室共同創辦人　賴以威教授《偷插電的資訊科學》作者　謝宗翔老師收到積木文化新書「輕鬆打造程式腦」，我相當興奮，台灣終於有針對程式教育養成的專書出版了，我迫不及待地仔細閱讀。作者先以不同情境引發讀者思考電腦在生活中的重要性，進而以淺顯易懂的範例及活動來說明電腦運作概念，讓我越讀越有趣，因其理念與我們極力推廣的「不插電遊戲玩程式邏輯」有異曲同工之妙。本書的重點不是在於寫程式，而在於先增進孩子運算思維的能力，未來不管孩子是否會成為程式

封面人物 A-Lin 音樂主播台 音樂Fine Dining ～歡迎品嚐古典音樂法式料理～ 你品嚐過正宗的法式料理嗎？在台灣，動輒上千元的法式料理，講求食材的創意、精緻，醬汁的風味，擺盤的美感，嚴謹的用餐禮儀。吃法式料理，彷彿是一種品味的象徵。一套完整的法式料理，通常包括了餐前酒、前菜、湯、主菜、甜點、咖啡，全部品嚐完，就像是欣賞完一整套精彩的演出。這次，就讓我們用聽覺，品嚐一整套古典音樂法式料理吧！ 東洋動漫館 〈DREAMER〉（造夢者） ～動畫《派對咖孔明》插曲～ 本期介紹的歌曲《Dreamer》（造夢者）在《派》劇中是由女主角英子自己所創作並演唱之歌曲，故實際的演唱者仍是由該角之配唱聲優「96貓」所擔任（本劇相關介紹可回顧iTouch第96期哦）。這是一首聽了讓人血液沸騰的勵志歌曲。 專題報導 踩著更小的步伐前進 ～樂曲中的半音上下行～ 在編曲上經常被討論的和弦進行，有眾所熟知的「1－6－4－5」、「2－5－1」、卡農順階下行等等，這些多為取用某一個大調或小調「調性音階」中的音階內音所建構的和弦來安排，因此而營造出和諧感。這回要來和大家討論音階中的「半音級進」，可以為樂曲提供什麼樣的氛圍？ ◎流行鋼琴雙月刊雜誌 ◎一網打盡港台日韓最in的哈燒金曲 ◎獨家推出忠於原味的鋼琴獨奏＋伴奏完整套譜 ◎揭露鍵盤編曲必殺技 ◎橫跨古典與流行，揉合東西方音樂元素

A beautiful gift edition of Grimms'' Fairy Tales featuring five classic stories, charmingly retold in rhyming verse with stunning illustrations.Follow Little Red through the woods, where she encounters a wolf! Find out what happens when Hansel and Gretel meet a witch, and see who secretly stitches the poor shoemakers shoes. Who are the mysterious musicians of Bremen . . . and will Cinderella go to the ball, after all?Bringing together the incredible talents of award-winning illustrator and Booktrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés and author and poet, Elli Woollard, this unique collection of Grimms'' Fairy Tales is a fresh and funny take on the iconic original tales by the brothers Grimm. Richly illustrated by the author of Little Monkey and New in Town, this is perfect for new and younger readers and will delight children and adults alike.A timeless gift with sumptuous details including textured foil cover and full colour illustrations throughout. A book to treasure, to share and

Find out about the science of the solar system and beyond with hilarious cartoon stripsFind out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes and much more with hilarous cartoon strips, facts and diagrams.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

The SUNDAY TIMES and #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerTHE #2 SUNDAY TIMES AND #1 NYT BESTSELLER‘One for Philip Pullman fans’THE TIMES‘This one is an automatic buy’GLAMOUR‘Ambitious, sweeping and epic’EVENING STANDARD‘Razor-sharp’DAILY MAIL‘An ingenious fantasy about empire’GUARDIANTraduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.Oxford, 1836.The city of dreaming spires.It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world.And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows.Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift.Until it became a prison…But can a student stand against an empire?An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance.'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of e

前言 【Kapitel 1 德語字母與發音】1. 發音與拼寫【Kapitel 2 德語文法與練習題】 1. 動詞的用法．現在式1（規則動詞）Ich trinke Kaffee. 我喝咖啡。2. 如何造疑問句Trinkst du Apfelsaft? 你喝蘋果汁嗎？3. 名詞的性別與格位．定冠詞與不定冠詞der Weltraum, die Milchstraße, das Sternbild 宇宙、銀河、星座4. 名詞的用法1．定冠詞的變格Das Wetter heute ist schön. 今天天氣很好。 5. 名詞的用法2．不定冠詞的變格Da sitzt ein Vogel. 一隻小鳥停在那邊。 6. 動詞 sein･haben･werden的用法Ich bin glücklich. 我很快樂。7. 動詞的位置Nur abends trinkt sie Kräutertee. 只有在晚上她才喝花草茶。8. 名詞的複數形式Wir haben viele Freunde. 我們有很多朋友。9. 動詞的用法．現在式2（不規則動詞）Schläft das Kind noch? 孩子還在睡嗎？10. 指示冠詞、否定冠詞、所有格冠詞Die Katze hier ist unser Haustier. 這隻貓是我們的寵物。11. 介系詞1Das habe ich aus dem Netz. 那是從網路上取得的。12. 介系詞2vormittags in die UB und mittags in der Mensa 上午去大學圖書館，中午在學校餐廳。13. 人稱代名詞的變格Wir sehen ihn ziemlich oft. 我們經常見到他。14. 助動詞的用法與感官動詞Das kann ich gut verstehen. 我能夠了解。15. 原形動詞與動詞片語･nicht 的位置Bitte den Rasen nicht betreten! 請不要踩草坪！16. 不可分離動詞・可分離動詞Sie muss morgen früh aufstehen. 她明天必須早起。　17. 表示「請求･建議･命令」的祈使句Seid immer nett zu den Leuten! 你們要一直保持親切喔！18. 連接詞1･對等連接詞Bitte mit viel Knoblauch un

In this colorful graphic novel, the Fry Guys--a team of three French fries--must do whatever it takes to defend their home against an invasion of evil UFO-nion Rings. ZZZAT! Ketchup blast. Ah, good grease. Waffle has always dreamed about adventure outside her small town of Spudtown, Idaho. But as it turns out, adventure was dreaming of her, too. One day, Waffle's hometown is invaded by evil UFO-nion Rings. They're big. They're greasy. And they're ready to take all the fries back to their lair. It's up to Waffle and her best buddies, Curly and Sweets, to put an end to the UFO-nion Rings' rampage. That is . . . if they can! This graphic novel is fun for everyone--unless you're an evil UFO-nion Ring, of course. With hilarious text by #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Geron and adorable art by Jannie Ho, it's perfect for young graphic novel readers and enthusiasts alike!

Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this new illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative I know what you're thinking. What makes an average 11-year-old kid qualified to tell you anything about the universe? Am I famous scientist? No. Am I a super-genius at everything? Not really.Oliver has a lot going on starting his first year of middle school: new friends, new classes, new everything. But at least there's one thing that still makes sense: science! Determined to be an astrophysicist one day, Oliver explains everything he learns--like how the sun burps, how ghost particles fly through you, the uncanny similarities between Mercury and cafeteria meatballs, and most important, how the Big Bang is basically just like a fart in the school hallway. (Also, there are time-bending black holes, exploding supernova stars, and aliens! Well, there could be aliens.). Oliver finally feels like he's starting to figure things out . . . but can he stay out of the principa

Blast off with Astrid & Stella in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly Fire up the turbo pumps, best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure! When the wifi goes out on the Friend Ship, Astrid and Stella make an emergency landing on the only planet that still has Internet to spare. There, they dive into video game fun until they realize something is terribly wrong--the games have no rules and everything falls into chaos. But this is nothing the dynamic duo can't solve! From there, Astrid and Stella visit planet Wink 40 to find tools to conquer their worst nightmares--nightmares that have kept them (and their trusty assistant Bobo) up for nights on end. They also take a detour to help an alien neighbor out of a tight spot. With a focus on social-emotional learning and hilarious storytelling from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, the third book in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid & Stella se

「歡迎你來我家玩，但你不能在我家吃晚飯」一位瑞典症候群男子的日常讀本除了IKEA和斯德哥爾摩症候群，關於瑞典，你還知道什麼？每天Fika、放各種假、不加班、女權高漲、人際關係冷淡、美食沙漠、街道冷冷清清、稅高物價也高（薪水只有剛剛好）？原來，害羞的瑞典人非常習慣和同事一起裸體蒸桑拿，金髮碧眼又高䠷的中年直男則是社會中的弱勢族群；原來，斯德哥爾摩「買房易、租房難」；原來，樓下鄰居若是獨居長者，劇本可能不是你想的「他獨居好久了一定很孤單」，或許是「他獨居這麼久了，一定很不想被人打擾」。事實上，斯德哥爾摩不如紐約繁華、沒有倫敦的國際化、沒有巴黎的美妙浪漫、不像東京香港臺北生活便利，有許多的不美好不便利不發達更不能發大財，全年氣候還有許多個月不宜人居，表面上看似美好，實際操作難度卻很高。從Stuck in Stockholm變成Stockholm is home，旅居瑞典十二年的劉先生最擅長講述瑞典不為人知的一面，且聽他以親身體驗，呈現最赤裸、令人訝異的斯德哥爾摩實況！◎專文推薦吳媛媛〡瑞典觀察作家◎瑞典愛好者誠摯推薦劉致昕〡podcast「不好意思請問一下」主理人dato〡旅行、生活作家敏迪〡「敏迪選讀」主理人 讀者太太 Mrs Reader〡作家、職涯教練因為出差的關係，有次，幸運地有機會與劉先生在斯德哥爾摩街頭散步。那是我倆從海陸新兵訓練相遇之後，時隔數年後的敘舊。一步一步之間，他帶領我在街頭上觀看、聽見、讀懂他住的這座城市，那個對大部分臺灣人來說的美麗新世界。但這另一位劉先生，看的不只是美麗的外殼，從稅、自殺率、職場、人際交往，我們走著走著，他一個一個故事帶我走進這座城市的內裡。如今這本書出版了，每個人都有機會與劉先生散步斯德哥爾摩街頭了。在他多年來看見的、記錄的，以及經歷的故事中，或許，你也會和我一樣，從中找到自己尋找許久的人情風景。──劉致昕／podcast「不好意思請問一下」主理人還記得當年誤打誤撞選了斯德哥爾摩當成旅行的一站，沒做功課就出發的結果反而迎來更大的驚喜，我站在鬧區街上整個人心花怒放，一下子就對這座城市投注滿腔熱情與喜愛。從草創時期粉絲團一路追隨到個人第一本著作，瑞典劉先生分享的事物挑起我對旅行始終不夠滿足的渴望。旅途中，我能看見的是車站外聖克拉拉教堂塔尖，能體驗的是路面電車上的咖啡車廂，但除了這些我已親身感受過的事物以外，在瑞典劉先生文字裡最珍貴

故事從一個再平常不過的放學午後開始：Marco 準備享用他最拿手的三明治，卻意外發現，這份午餐不只好吃，還會開口說話。從特製醬料到臭起司，這段突如其來的友誼在音樂與笑鬧中迅速展開。然而，當一群熱衷跳舞的松鼠亂入，這段剛萌芽的友情也面臨考驗。Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman's graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco!Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he's got all the ingredients he needs: Mom's fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when--out of nowhere--Marco's sandwich begins to talk...Turns out, Marco's miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins?

Heidi's magical secret may be out of the bag in this thirty-sixth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure! Is the town of Brewster ready to learn the truth about Heidi Heckelbeck? Or would Heidi be better off if her magic disappeared forever? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Heidi Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

This Level 2 World of Reading title introduces early readers to Thor's mischievous brother Loki as he can't help but get up to his classic tricks.This Is Loki introduces the Asgardian trickster and brother to Thor: Loki! After Thor leaves on an adventure, Loki seems to be up to some kind of trickery back in Asgard. But what is he up to?Loki is not quite a hero, but not quite a villain, and while he doesn't always show it, he loves his brother and parents. Tricksters of all ages will enjoy seeing themselves in this look at who Loki is and what makes him Loki.

From the #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy.Two curses.One prophecy.A reckoning all have feared.And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell.Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn’t just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points toVittoriaas the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fueled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that’s brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous fo