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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

Life's too short to play it safe... Since her sister's death, twenty-year-old Paisley Donovan has been treated like delicate glass by her parents. She may share her sister's heart condition, but nothing will stop her from completing her Bucket List, even if it kills her. And it almost does, until Jagger Bateman pulls her from the ocean and breathes more than air into her lungs--he sets her soul on fire. Jagger is enrolled in the country's toughest flight school. He's wickedly hot, reckless, and perfect for a girl looking to live life to the fullest. Except that Paisley is the commanding general's daughter, and her boyfriend is Jagger's biggest rival. Now Paisley must decide just how much to risk for a guy who makes her heart pound a little too hard. They're flying through dangerous territory--and one wrong move could make them crash and burn... The Flight & Glory series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order: Book #1 Full MeasuresBook #2 Eyes Turned SkywardBook #3 Beyond What is Gi

A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author and social media superstar Alex Aster--now in paperback and with a special sneak peek at book 2 Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them--and save themselves and their realms--one ruler must die. To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything . . . This paperback edition will include a teaser chapter of the upcoming second book in the Lightlark Saga.

從那個夏天之後，我一直住在地獄裡…… 遊樂園裡一個被劍刺穿的箱子，裝著一具女人的屍體。是設計好的謀殺，還是失誤的魔術？難倒我們的警探了…… 瑞典銷售第一名｜北歐犯罪小說天后──卡蜜拉‧拉貝格 +瑞典讀心術大師──亨利克‧費克修斯聯手打造「米娜&文森──讀心術殺手三部曲」英語版影視改編2024年開拍 有潔癖強迫症的菜鳥警探米娜，和有亞斯伯格症的讀心術專家文森，因為調查一件魔術殺人案相遇了……魔術、歡樂、推理，及孤獨的童年，只有重新打開魔術箱子，才能縫合過去的創傷。繼「霏伊的復仇」《黃金鳥籠》《銀色翅膀》────最新鉅獻開創「復仇者故事」新格局 經典雙警探三部曲，菜鳥女警探米娜遇上讀心術專家文森，鋪陳出一椿神祕難解的魔術手法連續殺人案，全書以兩條不同時序的敘事線進行，隨著凶手輪廓慢慢浮出水面，讀者也將愈來愈靠近警探與讀心術專家不為人知的成長歷程。 斯德哥爾摩的蒂沃尼遊樂園裡，在靜止的旋轉木馬和令人不安的黑暗間，有人發現一個被三把劍刺穿過的箱子，裡頭裝了一具女屍體。對於警探米娜．達比里（Mina Dahbiri）來說，此案完全超出警方能力範圍，在朋友推薦下，她找來有魔術背景的讀心術專家文森•瓦爾德助她一臂之力。 究竟這是一場魔術失誤，還是有動機的謀殺？ 前來協助辦案的讀心術專家文森告訴米娜，這種魔術叫做「劍箱幻術」Sword in the box，但是魔術失敗了，驗屍時文森發現女人腿上被刻了羅馬數字三，先前的警察並未注意到。警方隨後接獲新報案，屍體以另一種魔術手法遭到殺害，身上被刻了羅馬數字六。顯然凶手以數字宣告其「倒數計時殺人」。 隨著案情開展，這些數字密碼拼湊出一個驚人的線索──指向讀心術專家文森之名。難道文森是加害者？倒數殺人法現在描準了最後一位受害者，我們的警探米娜…… 米娜和文森在辦案過程中，兩人變得越來越緊密，米娜表面看似不是靈光的警察，她有歇斯底里的細菌恐懼強迫症，而文森癡迷於數字和儀式，患有亞斯伯格症，無法和人好好溝通交流。當米娜被嘲笑時文森倒覺得米娜有其可愛之處，兩個性格奇異的人在彼此身上找到理解和認同，米娜對現實事務思考出色，文森在抽象領域技高一絕，偵探過程簡直是天作之合。 //【卡蜜拉．拉貝格出版作品】《霏伊的復仇》（Fayes Revenge

From Epic! Originals comes an even spookier, sillier, slimier collection of illustrated stories guaranteed to make you laugh so loud you'll wake the monster under the bleachers!The Cafetorium is open for lunch—and play rehearsal, gym class, and unintentional interdimensional travel! Join comic book fan Dee Dee, master gamer Jackie, and the rest of the crew (including everyone’s favorite goat) in this brand-new set of wonderfully weird tales. These charming stories present kids' everyday school and friendship challenges in unexpected ways, letting kids laugh while they build empathy, resilience, social skills, and more.

Julie Paschkis帶來充滿想像力與幽默感的《ZigZag》。小鱷魚ZigZag熱愛品嚐文字，卻在開心時不小心吞下了所有母音，生活頓時失去色彩和樂趣。從缺少母音的奇怪單字，到重新發現語言的趣味，故事結合簡單字彙與鮮明插圖，讓孩子在歡笑中認識母音的重要。這是一本適合親子共讀、邊玩邊學的語言繪本，也延續了《The Wordy Book》的巧思與趣味。Help ZigZag the alligator get his vowels back in this playful picture book from beloved author-illustrator Julie Paschkis!There's nothing ZigZag enjoys more than tasting his words as he uses them, plays with them, and enjoys them, for ZigZag is a lover of words! But one day, excited and energized, he gulps down all his vowels while exploring and enjoying the word "tambourine." Without A, E, I, O, and U, ZigZag's life is turned upside-down: no more lovely tambourines, only tasteless and dull tmbrns; no more tart green apples, only disappointing ppls. Poor ZigZag can't even get any sleep in his comfy, cozy bed, which is now a too short bd. But vowels are all around ZigZag, from his grandmother's satisfied "Aaahs" to his best friend Beanie's amazed "Ooohs." Can you help ZigZag find his vowels again?This is a wonde

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!The Sea Dragons have a final adventure left in their quest to save the Magic Forest. One last Sea Keeper needs to be rescued―and it’s the most important one yet!Sofia will lead the group using her diving skills. Together the girls must travel to the depths of the ocean to find a missing magical narwhal. The girls are running out of time before the Magic Forest is left to the fate of the Fire Queen!Read all the books in the Sea Dragon arc!

Now in paperback: A National Book Award finalist and instant fantasy classic about the power of community, generosity, books, and baked goods, from the author of the beloved Newbery Medal winner The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Stone-in-the-Glen is a once-lovely town that has fallen on hard times. The beautiful Library burned down; the dazzling, dragon-slaying Mayor offers more speeches than action. And for all their resourcefulness, the fourteen clever Orphans at the Orphan House still struggle to get enough to eat. When a mysterious neighbor begins leaving baked goods and other gifts around Stone-in-the-Glen, the Orphans start to explore the history and possibilities of their town. Then one day, a child goes missing from the Orphan House. At the Mayor's accusation, all eyes turn to the Ogress who lives nearby--a stranger to the townsfolk (or so they think). How can the Orphans share the story of the Ogress's goodness with people who refuse to listen? And how can they help their misguided

An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times. ★ "An exemplary tribute to an extraordinary hero. The stupendous achievements here are many: a synergistic literary success; a historic record of twentieth-century Taiwan; the remarkable account of a boy's life; and a triumph of translation." --Booklist (starred) Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese occupation: growing up happily with the company of nursery rhymes and picture books on Qingshui Street. As war emerges Tsai's memories shift to military parades, air raids, and watching others face conscription into the army. It seems no one can escape. After the war, the book-loving teenager tries hard to learn Mandarin and believes he is finally stepping towards a comfo

Now a blockbuster, star-studded movie! "Everything you would expect from Collins is here: fraught teenage love; plenty of violence... the themes of friendship, betrayal, authority and oppression will please and thrill" The Guardian "It works beautifully... please don't make us wait another decade" The Times Ambition will fuel him.Competition will drive him. But power has its price. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games.In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmanoeuvre his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him.He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - every choice Coriol

PURA BELPRÉ AWARD WINNER FOR ILLUSTRATIONFor fans ofLast Stop on Market Street, an uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment.Some people dream of perfect waves, fancy castles, or piloting a plane. Others dream of someone to laugh and play with all day long. Some just dream of having a meal for the next day.And little Miguel? As he and Abuelito work in the hot Oaxacan sun, selling cold coconuts and macrame dream catchers to earn a few coins, Miguel has only one simple wish—to have his parents by his side. But how can he keep the faith when the truth is that dreams don’t always come to pass?Marcelo Verdad’s poignant tale of hope and resilience shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream.

「簽到簽退」（Check-In, Check-Out, CICO）是學校實施三層級的全校性正向行為介入與支持（PBIS）架構中，次級預防最普遍運用的策略。作者Hawken等人約二十年來的推廣研究，CICO之成效已獲得研究證實，在不同教育階段或不同類型學校情境都有效。本書除詳述CICO的方法之外，也說明在不同階段的學校或不同性質的教育場域，如何實施及如何訓練實施團隊，對於有志於及早預防學生行為之挑戰的教育工作者而言，是容易上手、值得參考的用書。 「CICO是我作為學校心理師的生涯中所使用過最富價值的工具之一――它對我們的學生產生持久的正向影響。這本全面性的手冊為學校團隊提供明確的行動步驟，以期有效且有效能的實施此方案，以符合學生的需求。這本手冊除了有真實學校的實施案例，還包含完整的實施材料範本、資料蒐集表格、調整介入的想法，為實務人員提供完整的CICO工具箱。」 ――Mishele Stein Carroll學校心理師 科羅拉多州Jeffco公立學校社會情緒學習輔導員 「這本書掌握這個領域十年來的進展，為實證本位CICO提供新的增修。書中包含應用於高中環境的章節、在替代性教育場所的CICO、為設立CICO工作坊提供逐步引導的講師訓練等新章節。其他重要的新主題包含如何將CICO用於學業／組織性技巧、下課時間與內向性行為等議題。這本書可用於任何的學校，以提升第二層級介入的成效。」 ――Bob Putnam博士 May Institute非營利組織PBIS執行副總裁及諮詢 「棒極了……本書新增對學校人員培訓的詳細說明，以及如何系統化追蹤介入精準度與結果的指引，這些在多層級的架構中是很重要的。有關文化回應CICO的章節有助於在各種情況下――甚至在國際上――調整和應用核心要素。」 ――Anne Karhu博士 東芬蘭

Lights! Sirens! Make way for these rescue vehicles in this new Sticker by Letter book!Features 10 images to sticker, including a police helicopter, ambulance, air tanker, coastguard board, police car, tow truck, and fire truck!Each image contains a fact about a type of vehicle or rescue equipment. Spiral binding and perforated pages make the book easy to use. Includes 10 sticker sheets. Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a letter that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.

The original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, now in its 62nd year. The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help both seasoned biodynamic farmers and beginner gardeners maximise the yield and vitality of crops and plants. Trusted by generations of growers, the ultimate biodynamic features:-- An easy-to-view layout making it simpler to plan what to do and when-- Space to add your own notes-- Clear headings and sections for fast look-ups-- NEW! A lay-flat spine means it's easy to consult the Calendar, keep your place and make notes-- Information on solar and lunar events and planetary aspects-- A pull-out wallchart that can be pinned up in a barn, shed or greenhouse as a handy quick reference-- Eco-friendly printing with recycled FSC paper using plant-based inks

Fingers become wiggly ghost arms in this interactive rhyming story.Little children and their grown-ups can stick their fingers through the holes to become the arms of two friendly but easily scared little ghosts who go trick or treating on Halloween night. There are surprises along the way as they float through the spooky forest towards a creepy little house which is surrounded by pumpkins, broomsticks, bats and cats...A gentle and engaging introduction to Halloween for little children.Rhyming text is fun to read out loud.Helps children develop fine motor skills as they interact with the die-cut pages.

AS READ ON CBEEBIES BEDTIME STORIES‘What a spectacular story’ Phoebe BridgersA buoyant and heartwarming celebration of individuality, identity, and dressing to suit yourself!It’s almost Frankie’s birthday and everything is ready — except for something to wear. All of her party dresses feel wrong. Her family tries to help, but it’s no good.What Frankie longs for is a suit. A spectacular suit …Can Frankie find the outfit of her dreams?The perfect gift for birthday parties, crafters, and children who don’t identify with traditional gender rolesWonderful conversation starter for teachers and librarians to explore gender and identity with age-relevant material from creators whose life experience is reflected in the story

The first title in a new quartet from Sam Usher featuring the much-loved Boy and Grandad. This time they use their resourcefulness to mend, recycle and re-use to create a variety of favourite vehicles which take them on exciting adventures around the world - and beyond! ZOOM! sees them blasting off into space in their homemade rocket to mend a broken module and rescue two stranded astronauts. A delightful family read, exploring creativity, celebrating recycling and deftly introducing subtle science and engineering facts - all the while following the enduring and heart-warming Boy-Grandad relationship.

Join Stick Man on a flip-the-flap adventure! Lift the colourful, chunky card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands. With a gentle opposites theme, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Story based on the bestselling book Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and Zog Stick Man is also a fabulous BBC TV production with superstars Martin Freeman and Hugh Bonneville Learn about opposites with fun, sturdy & interactive flaps Look out forJonty Gentoo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's latest picture book

A New York Times bestseller about the seasons, now in a gorgeously gifty board book! Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them... there's a leaf thief on the loose! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet so many fun animals on the way, while you find out how the world takes on different colours as the months pass by. A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant board book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away. Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest. There's so much to see as Mamma Ghost and her ghostlings float through a pumpkin patch, play peek-a-boo in a misty wood and explore a haunted house.Along the way, they meet all kinds of friendly animals. But wait - the ghostlings are disappearing one by one... Whatever are they up to? Lift the flaps to find the ghostlings and discover a fantastic surprise ending.Perfect for fans of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Based on the nursery rhyme 'Five Little Ducks', the third title in an all-new lift-the-flap series is perfect for sharing in Autumn. Also available:Five Little ChicksFive Little Penguins

Peanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off tPeanut, Butter and Crackers are back and off to doggy school in the third hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Crackers and floppy-eared puppy Peanut are off to doggy school! But when the two dogs are separated, Peanut is left to fend for himself against canine bullies. Determined to help him, Butter sneaks in and sets off a cat commotion! Can Peanut, Butter and Crackers find a way to make doggy school cool again?A sweet and hilarious story about life seen through the eyes of pets, perfect for newly independent readers, visual readers and pet owners.This edition contains lots of fun bonus extras, including how to draw, behind the scenes and a short story!"Animal-loving children cannot help but fall for Braddock's exciting and heartwarming visual storyte

A picture book with holes in the pages, exploring a little boy's fear of the Dark.When the sun goes down, the Dark stretches out. The Dark can be scary, but it can be other things too - it depends on how you see it... This gorgeous picture book tells the story of a little boy's fear of the Dark. Ingenious holes cut in the illustrations help to explore his feelings. When he goes camping with his dad, he discovers that it's only when it's really Dark that you can see all the beautiful stars. Maybe the Dark isn't so bad after all... This friendly, heartwarming story with a wonderful, cut-out starry sky, is a comforting, helpful book to share with young children.

Little children will love pressing each button in this exciting novelty book to see the lights and hear the sounds of all the different emergency vehicles. From fire engines and ambulances to helicopters and coast guard boats, each charmingly illustrated scene is full of busy vehicles to enjoy.

The fifteenth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon. Jasmine's dad is a farmer, and her mum is a vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble.Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself... Jasmine is delighted to be nursing an injured hedgehog back to health until, on the afternoon of Bonfire Night, Snuffle escapes. As darkness falls and everyone prepares their bonfire celebrations, can Jasmine find Snuffle's hiding place before the first match is lit?Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation.Perfect for readers aged seven and up. Check out Jasmine's other adventures:A Piglet Called TruffleA Sheepdog Called SkyA Kitten Called Hollyand many more!"Perfect for the young animal enthusiast" - The Guardian"Quality story

Read the story, lift the flaps and pull the tabs in this gift edition of the much-loved classic story.An amazing interactive gift edition of the bestselling picture book, Room on the Broom, with flaps to lift, tabs to pull and a truly magnificent pop-up surprise!There's room on the broom for the witch's cat, but what about a dog, a bird, a frog . . . and a hungry dragon? Read the much-loved classic story and join in the fun by lifting the flaps and sliding the tabs to change the scenes and bring the story to life.From the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom: A Read and Play Story is a stunning hardback gift edition of the classic story and is sure to delight parents and children alike.

Turn the pages to discover a fluffy tummy, fuzzy legs and soft wings on the bats that flutter and roost in this sturdy board book. Babies and toddlers will love exploring the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse. Perfect for sharing with little ones, as well as making an excellent gift.

Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!On a glamorous movie set at the Palace of Versailles, someone is leaking national secrets. Is it the American director with the shady past, or the flamboyant lead actress whose Renaissance wig is full of secrets? Or is it someone so devious, Alice hasn't even noticed them? Whoever it is, this person has a deadly plan... Armed with a light sponge mix and an airy disregard for danger, Alice Éclair is on the case! And she'll need to use every trick in her recipe book to survive this mission...A Sprinkling of Danger is Alice's third adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's other missions, A Recipe for Trouble and A Spoonful of Spying!Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G.

You'll never guess where Tyrannosaurus rexes lived, what a Spinosaurus could do with its nose, why the head of a Parasaurolophus was like a trombone or how very heavy dinosaurs sat on their eggs without crushing them! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs.

The million-copy bestselling series.The heart-warming Before Your Memory Fades, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi and translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?On the hillside of Mount Hakodate in northern Japan, Cafe Donna Donna is fabled for its dazzling views of Hakodate port. But that’s not all. Cafe Donna Donna offers its customers the extraordinary experience of travelling through time.From the author of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Tales from the Cafe comes another heartfelt story of lost souls hoping to take advantage of the cafe''s time-travelling offer. Among some familiar faces, readers will also be introduced to:The daughter who begrudges her deceased parents for leaving her orphanedThe comedian who aches for his beloved and their shared dreamsThe younger sister whose grief has become all-consumingThe young man who realizes

It's time for Halloween fun with Bluey and friends!Bluey, Bingo and their friends are going on a Halloween adventure in their spookiest costumes! Use the magnets to take them around their neighbourhood.Who will Bluey meet during trick-or-treating?

今天的選擇，決定明天的人生。麵包跟愛情，不必是殘酷的二選一，用5C架構找出甜蜜點，做人生最重要的取捨。透過10道關鍵的幸福練習題，和摯愛的人一起打造渴望的生活。★一門在史丹佛大學開了40年的課程，內容與時俱進，佳評如潮。★畢業生回饋：比起專業課程，這門課幫我為人生做了更好的準備。愛填滿我們的心與靈，錢讓我們有自由，結合兩者能做出平衡的決策，活出有意義、有使命感的人生。✦亞馬遜讀者盛讚：「就像是一位有智慧的摯友針對艱難決定所給你的真誠建議。」✦每章皆有專屬的完整練習，協助你完美平衡人生兩大難題：工作與家庭。本書的見解奠基於眾多科學研究，有助於我們應對人生中最重要、但也最令人畏懼的決定。史丹佛學生說這是他們修過「最有用的課之一」，畢業多年後依然認為這門課讓他們做好準備以面對人生，獲益超越任何大學或研究所的課程。人的一生中，一定會遭遇在金錢與愛情之間拉扯的決策。你要選人生伴侶還是事業？你要結婚嗎？想生小孩嗎？如何照料生病或失能的家人，或是如何面對自身的疾病或失能？要如何分配家務？如何與何時該轉換跑道？要不要追求升遷？如何兼顧育兒與事業？等父母年紀漸長，需要照護長者，甚至做生命終點規劃。當我們年華老去，則必須經營退休後的人生，也包括照護人生伴侶。人們經常談論愛與錢，卻很少討論如何兼顧兩者。本書補足了失落的部分：將家庭關係納入考量，也教你如何經營事業與人生。史丹佛榮譽退休教授史卓柏和社會創新領袖戴維森認為，錢和愛在日常中是相互依存的，而本書獨創的5C架構適用於大多數人面臨的抉擇，能帶領你做出人生最重大的決策：▶第一步：釐清（Clarify）──透過自我反思，仔細思考你在乎的與不在乎的。▶第二步：溝通（Communicate）──和其他受你的決策影響最深的人溝通。▶第三步：考量廣泛的選擇（Choices）──擴大你的視野，開闢更多可能的替代選擇方案。▶第四步：與親友和其他資源保持聯繫（Check in）──尋求他人的建議、指導和資源。▶第五步：探索可能的後果（Consequences）──考慮對生活各方面可能產生的影響。你可以用5C架構決定人生中最重要、但也最艱難的問題：要不要跟這個人結婚、生小孩；住在哪裡、要不要搬家；如何結合工作與家庭、事業與育兒；如何在必要時結束不良的關係；何時退休、晚年生活、長照方式、遺囑與遺產等。我們正在經歷人類史上最重大的工作和生活平衡變革，本書提供

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER - In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve. "Powerful." --Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of Starfish How do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening? The end of elementary school? Worst time of my life.And the start of middle school?I just wasn't quite right.But this year?YO VOY A MI. Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz's year. She's going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . . Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz's medicine is unnecessary--even though it helps Iveliz feel less sad. But how do you explain your feelings to

Come discover with me, Super Mi!In what ways are our bodies like racing cars? What do our bodies need to survive?My name is Mi and though I''m still small, the world has no more secrets from me anymore! That''s because of my superpowers. As Super Mi, I can discover everything I want to know!Discover, experiment and learn with the little scientists! Each little scientist has something new to teach readers. Through engaging narratives and full-colour illustrations, I''m a Little Scientist! introduces children to the exciting and ever-advancing world of science. Everyone can be a little scientist!Series features:快來和我一起探索超米(Super Mi)吧！我們的身體在哪些方面像賽車？ 我們的身體需要什麼才能生存？我叫米，雖然我還小，但世界對我來說已經沒有秘密了！ 那是因為我的超能力。 作為超米(Super Mi)，我可以發現我想知道的一切！與小科學家一起發現、實驗和學習！ 每個小科學家都有新的東西可以教導讀者。 透過引人入勝的敘述和全彩插圖，我是一名小科學家！ 向孩子介紹令人興奮且不斷進步的科學世界。每個人都可以成為小科學家！系列特點：踏上科學冒險之旅：該系列揭開了科學的奇蹟，吸引了年輕讀者，並激勵他們探索、質疑和理解周圍的世界。 它簡化了複雜的 STEM 概念，透過適合年齡的解釋使兒童易於理解，確保對科學原理有清晰且相關的理解。互動學習：超越故事，透過有趣的活動和簡單的實驗來鼓勵互動學習！ 每本書都配有科學實驗，讓孩子們將所學到的知識付諸實踐。

One magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night... Halloweentown meets Supernatural in this spooky middle-grade series from the acclaimed author of the Storm Crow duology! Thirteen-year-old Anna Ballinkay has never been normal. Her family uses their psychic abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a magical B&B between the human world and the Otherworld. But it's hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death. So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects... Now the supernatural creature straight out of Celtic mythology, one with eerie connections to Colin's family, is coming after them. If Anna and Colin can't stop the creature by Halloween night, it would spell destruction for Ravenfall and the world as they know it.

35.6*25.4cm。超過25個跟哈利波特有關的驚喜，哈利波特迷必收。Celebrate the holidays with the Wizarding World's delightful and fantastic creatures with a magical advent calendar and book filled with more than 25 surprises in Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2023 Edition. Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2023 Edition celebrates the magic of Christmas with 25 days of exclusive surprises, keepsakes, and collectibles featuring the enchanting Wizarding World creatures you know and love. DISCOVER MORE THAN 25 HARRY POTTER SURPRISES: Discover a new creature-themed holiday surprise every day! All 25 collectible items and holiday surprises waiting behind each door will make memorable gifts and bring the fantastical beasts of Harry Potter to life for the holidays COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With 25 days of removable collectibles themed to the Harry Potter films, count down to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day from December 1st through 25th THE PERFECT HARRY

In search of tantalizingarome追尋那誘人的芳香每個人都說自己的咖啡烘得好，那到底什麼是好？好的標準又是什麼？是客戶喜歡就好？還是有業界標準？ 全息烘焙法是一種以烘焙師自身的觀察力以及對烘焙理論掌握的烘焙方式，經歷Chacha 老師多年的教學後濃縮成書。 本書內容涵蓋了咖啡風味的分析、烘焙理論的核心以及運用，從烘焙前的生豆分析到烘焙後的快速檢查、調整思路都完全收錄。本書特色◆如何掌握高、中、低海拔豆的風味特色？◆不同烘焙度對應到的數值與肉眼對色的重要性？◆烘焙前後的風溫、豆溫所代表的意義？回溫點的意義？◆如何選擇烘焙基準豆？烘焙過程四階段以及對能量的需求？ ◆T2─出鍋、FC 到出鍋的爬溫、時間（ROR）對於風味的影響？◆義式拼配生拼的技巧，如：海拔、含水率、密度、目數？

The Locked Tomb Series #1-3The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muir’sGideon the Ninth, first in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial

An instant #1Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller!An instant USA Today bestseller!In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick’s band be a diper överlöde?