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點心是一門藝術，也是一門學問80道手作中式巧奪天工的點心，與你細細訴說點心是一門藝術，也是一門學問在氣候、作物、風土民情的因素下，各地的點心都獨具一格；麵食做為國民食物，最一開始是由「主食」所主導，爾後才在漫漫千年中，延伸出各種不同的變化，「點心」也隨之出現，帶著歲月的積累，款款走入我們的視野中。80道巧奪天工的點心，與你細細訴說形意優美的天鵝酥The trees are in their autumn beauty,樹木散發著秋日的神韻，The woodland paths are dry,林間的小路一片乾燥，Under the October twilight the water在十月的暮色中，流水Mirrors a still sky;倒映著靜謐的天光，Upon the brimming water among the stone.在那紛亂的石頭間，湖水蕩漾Are nine-and-fifty swans.遊著五十九隻天鵝By William Butler Yeats.巧奪天工的睡蓮包出淤泥而不染，濯清漣而不妖中通外直，不蔓不枝；香遠益清，亭亭淨植。蓮，花之君子者也。By北宋 周敦頤最詳盡的技法示範本書內含永恆經典的四類篇章，收錄酥油皮、發酵麵糰、米調麵糰、水調麵糰製作技法，其中酥油皮類又詳細劃分排酥、捲酥、暗酥、疊酥的基礎製作，每道菜皆有詳盡的步驟說明，將每個複雜的步驟拆解，變成速成懶人包。精巧細緻，有如精密鐘錶拆解過程般令人嘆為觀止花瓣伸展的每一個過程都倒映在李師傅眼底，製作手法猶如縮時攝影般栩栩如生。將一朵花的綻放過程徐徐展現，以深入淺出的文字，搭配步驟圖解，讓藝術觸手可及。

★ 互動漫畫，顛覆閱讀體驗★ 中年級讀者最愛冒險＋解謎元素★ 每次閱讀都能探索不同結局《Adventuregame Comics》系列第二彈《The Beyond》，帶領讀者進入一場關於「來世」的奇想實驗。故事一開始，你已身處某種未知的死後世界。沒有說明、沒有提示，只有空間與選擇。透過精巧設計的連接管道與分歧路線，讀者從格子跳到格子，親手決定角色行動與劇情方向。每個選擇都可能帶來截然不同的結果——逃脫成功、陷入循環，或發現隱藏真相。作者Jason Shiga以擅長的數學迷宮與非線性敘事技巧，打造出充滿「如果……會怎樣？」的閱讀宇宙。首集《Leviathan》曾入選《紐約時報》禮物書單並獲多家星級評論，本作更進一步擴張想像疆界。Kirkus書評：「機智假設與閱讀謎題的最佳解答，就在這裡。」這是一部真正讓孩子「動起來」的漫畫。Make decisions and pick your path to the perfect afterlife in this new addition to the innovative, interactive graphic novel series from the award-winning creator of Meanwhile Adventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel, using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds. The Beyond takes place in some sort of afterlife. You don't know much when you begin, save that you're dead and that you've ended up in a room that includes a doo

2025 RICBA NomineesThe story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.It’s 1967 in Nablus, Palestine.Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. Each harvest, she and her mama pick the small fruits and she eagerly stomp stomp stomps on them to release their golden oil. Olives have always tied her family to the land, as Oraib learns from the stories Mama tells of a home before war. But war has come to their door once more, forcing them to flee. Even as her family is uprooted, Oraib makes a solemn promise to her beloved olive trees. She will see to it that their legacy lives on for generations to come.Debut author-illustrator Aya Ghanameh boldly paints a tale of bitterness, hope, and the power of believing in a free and thriving future.

套組含以下四書：1. 9780192777652 FriendshipThis little hardback book creates a moment to focus on Friendship. It introduces words to talk about feelings with confidence and in a way that feels good. The engaging art style, fun characters and picture book feel make it perfect to share and, because it is from Oxford, it is packed with educational goodness to help children develop and grow.2. 9780192777492 KindnessThis little hardback book creates a moment to focus on Kindness. It introduces words to talk about feelings with confidence and in a way that feels good. The engaging art style, fun characters and picture book feel make it perfect to share and, because it is from Oxford, it is packed with educational goodness to help children develop and grow.3. 9780192779052 LoveThis little hardback book creates a moment to focus on Love. It introduces words to talk about feelings with confidence and in a way that feels good. The engaging art style, fun characters and picture book feel make it perfect

Mathemagical Cruise is not a mere collection of fun problems with clever solutions. It offers shining examples of how to approach problem solving. Each chapter is independent and can be read in any order by everyone with a basic background in high school mathematics. Some highlights of the excursion are: ● Slick Solutions of Double Sequence, Klarner’s Puzzle, Cube Tour, etc.● Easy Proofs of Bolyai-Gerwin Theorem, Problem by P. Erdös and more● New Year Puzzles (Especially, Year 2021 & 2022)● Twelve Points on the Nine-Point Circle● What's a Point in a Square?● Five Circles through a 5x6 Grid● Generalization of Ceva's Theorem● Easy Approach to Coaxal Circles● Inversion and its Applications● Lattice Integer Triangles● Isbell's Problem● Sequence of Theorems of Simson & Cantor● Miscellaneous Problems with Solutions By cruising through these treasure islands, the reader will traverse mathematical boundaries. Be adventurous and inspired to explore the seas beyond the ho

Spot has a new sibling! Follow along as he discovers how much fun it is to be a big brother in this classic lift-the-flap tale - the perfect story for a family expecting a new arrival.Mum and Dad have a special surprise for Spot - a new sibling! Toddlers will love joining Spot as he meets his little sister Susie and helps her settle into the family.With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this classic story is perfect for early learning and play.Eric Hill'sWhere's Spot?was the first ever lift-the-flap book - and his ground-breaking innovation continues to delight and surprise readers with interactive fun. Spot has now been a trusted character in early learning for over 40 years, selling over 65 million books worldwide.

Izzy Dobson討厭學校、覺得交朋友很難，偏偏最祕密的日記又突然失蹤。她展開一場尋找日記的調查，卻也慢慢尋找自己在校園與家庭中的位置。本書以豐富插圖、幽默筆調描寫神經多樣性、友情、霸凌與家庭議題，溫暖又爆笑，適合喜歡《Dork Diaries》的讀者。The illustrated fiction debut from Abigail Balfe, author of A Different Sort of Normal, about a neurodivergent preteen girl navigating school life and finding friendship.IZZY DOBSON HAS A FEW PROBLEMS:1) School is the WORST.2) Making friends is HARD.3) Her VERY TOP SECRET EMBARRASSING DIARY has gone MISSING!Can Izzy retrace her steps before the diary falls into the wrong hands? Or has its fate already been sealed by a SINISTER DIARY THIEF?Izzy records her investigation in this Very Normal Notebook. (Definitely NOT another diary!) Expect cat doodles, brilliant(ish) brainwaves and hilarious observations on life as Izzy searches not just for her diary, but also her place in this Very Confusing World.A laugh-out-loud, big-hearted new fiction series by acclaimed author-illustrator Abigail Balfe - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks, Tom Gates, Diary of Wimpy Kid and

IntroductionWelcome to Take It Easy, your guide to effective English communication in the business world and beyond. From interesting fields such as binge-watching and raising pets, to the basics of travel for pleasure and for business, and on to social media interactions, meeting people, and more, Take It Easy offers step-by-step tutorials on how to navigate a wide variety of daily-life scenarios with an air of practicality and a plethora of applicable knowledge.In each of the book’s 12 units, students are presented with warm-up exercises, conversations, short talks, and reading articles, all centered on targeted topics and each with a unique grammatical focus. With highlighted useful expressions, independent writing exercises, multiple choice questions and grammar drills, every unit provides a detailed window into an exciting and information-packed facet of the world students will one day find themselves immersed in.Warm Ups In each warm-up exercise, students are presented with a ser

An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It’s Gabriel’s second year at Crookhaven School for Thieves. And with a tricky Break-In challenge to the teacher’s section of the library to attempt, plus a new class called Reclamation, his Miscreant year is already off to a busy start.Then Gabriel and his friends learn about Maravel’s Maze. Hidden deep beneath the lake, forgotten about by the school, it’s a labyrinth of obstacles. Each tests a crook-related skill – and all are nearly impossible.But the impossible has never stopped Gabriel’s crew before, especially not when there’s something at the heart of the maze that they all desperately want…The second book in the ‘criminally good’ Crookhaven series, the secret school where students are taught to do wrong, so that one day, they can put the world to rights.

本書從一位擁有「看見幽魂」能力的女孩出發，帶出一段意想不到的相遇。July 在中元月遇見即將被吞噬的少年 William，原以為他是普通幽靈，卻發現他仍介於生與死之間。為了幫助他找回身體，兩人踏上跨越陰陽的旅程，沿路的鬼魅傳說與未知危險讓她第一次直面自己不敢承認的能力。隨著真相浮現，他們發現命運之間有著難以承受的交換。本書在黑暗與希望之間取得平衡，透過細膩的漫畫語言，呈現友情、犧牲與成長的多重面向。Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, Coco, and Ghosts comes a contemporary fantasy graphic novel about a girl who can see ghosts and befriends a boy who is stuck between the worlds of the living and the dead--an instant classic from the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky Twelve years ago, the boy and the girl lived. But one was supposed to die. July Chen sees ghosts. But her dad insists ghosts aren't real. So she pretends they don't exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it's Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld open and dangerous ghosts run amok in the living world. When July saves a boy ghost from being devoured by a Hungry Ghost, he becomes her first ever friend. Except William is not a ghost. He's a wandering soul wavering between life and death. As the new fri

Shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2024Shortlisted for Yoto Carnegie Medal for IllustrationShortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year 2024 – Discover.Living in a grey and dreary room in a house that couldn't feel less like home, April dreams about how life could be. With happy, peaceful spaces. And somewhere to play. But every seed April plants refuses to take root. And her dreams start to feel hopelessly out of reach.April's Garden is a story for anyone who, for whatever reason, fears that home is an impossible dream. And April reminds readers that even when things feel impossibly bleak, there's always something to hold on to. Hope.

A super collectible series that celebrates the inner fire of everyday girls!Grace, Zoe, and Sofia are traveling back to the Magic Forest for another adventure as Sea Dragons. The girls must work together and face their fears in order to save a missing turtle leader.Zoe will have to put her surfing skills to work and take the daring lead on this quest. If she doesn’t succeed, the Fire Queen will be one step closer to destroying the natural balance of the Magic Forest’s seas!Read all the books in the Sea Dragon arc!

To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural!Fushiguro and Reggie have nearly crushed each other to death. Reggie makes a move to break the stalemate and bring their battle to its climax! Meanwhile, Okkotsu disrupts the four-way standoff between jujutsu fighters in the Sendai colony, leading to a fierce battle involving reincarnated sorcerers and a special grade cursed spirit!

《The Bridge》由瑞典創作者Eva Lindström書寫與繪製，一頭尋橋的小豬，意外成為森林裡兩隻狼的客人。這是場看似平常卻越發荒謬的相遇，像童話，卻更像生活本身。畫風沉著，文字精簡，節奏快中帶冷幽默，讓人在笑意中浮現思索。全書充滿Jon Klassen式的機鋒與William Steig般的智慧，讀完後，橋在哪裡反倒不再重要了。“The Bridge is so many things at once. It is very funny, it is very mysterious, it is very beautiful, and it is like no book I’ve ever seen. I love it very much.” —Jon KlassenFrom beloved Swedish children’s author-illustrator Eva Lindström, The Bridge is the story of two wolves, one pig, and a bridge—and what it means to embrace the absurd twists and turns that life sometimes has in store. Perfect for fans of the down-to-earth charm and wisdom of William Steig and the sly wit of Jon Klassen.A pig drives by looking for a bridge but ends up the houseguest of two wolves in the woods. Who are they? What do they want? And where is the pig rushing off to, anyway? Written and illustrated in Lindström’s laconic, razor-sharp, and darkly comical style, The Bridge marks the US debut of one of the world's most celebrated picture

1個人、3個月、1000多公里、3大條朝聖之路，凱西用自己的雙腳與形形色色的朝聖者邂逅，看見行旅朝聖之路的100種樣貌。很多人說「走朝聖之路」感覺很艱難？「走朝聖之路有100種方式，只要用自己的方式完成都可以！」那，世界各地的人們為什麼都想走朝聖之路？「每個人的理由都不一樣。」可能是離婚、失業、退休，也有人是為了挑戰自己的弱點，但不約而同地，大家都是為了遇見新的自己。在朝聖之路與每個朝聖者的靈魂相遇，碰撞、驚嘆、療癒了自己的心，不僅突破自己對世界的既有想像，也對自己與他人產生更多包容的可能。只要「我想走走看朝聖之路」這個念頭曾經在腦海中閃過，我都會鼓勵你出發吧！Don’t dream about your life, live in your dream !★全新增訂凱西女孩勇闖雙朝聖之路之「熊野古道」四篇旅途紀實、熊野古道路線圖以及蓋章列表。

Lift the felt flaps to find the magical friends in this chunky board book - with a surprise mirror ending!Who is hiding behind each flap?Play peekaboo with your baby and say hello to some magical friends with this colourful felt flaps book. With bright and playful characters to spot behind each soft felt flap, and a surprise mirror finale, this chunky board book is the perfect first book to share together with your baby. From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones.Illustrated by Lemon Ribbon Studio

The Story Orchestra Musical Puzzle: Swan Lake is a 48-piece puzzle with shaped pieces and four musical excerpts. Piece together the ending to this magical adventure and hear the music play!New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! *Swan Lake musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas. *Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm / 11.7 × 8.3 in.*4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music*Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Swan Lake and a double-sided poster with information about

New from the best-selling Story Orchestra sound-book series: Musical Puzzles! As seen in The Metro's 2023 Christmas Gift Guide. Nutcracker musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four 10-second sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s original score, a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas. Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 regular pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts that give access to the musical buttons on the included frame) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 29.7 × 21 cm / 11.7 × 8.3 in. 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Edutainment for ages 4–7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of The Nutcracker story 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 adventu

擴張、爆炸、加速理解人類史上最富創造力也最具破壞性的時代所有21世紀的問題，都可以從20世紀找到根源與解答！中央研究院歷史語言研究所助研究員 孔令偉——專文導讀政經動盪、科技進展、環境轉變……，現今人類面臨的問題，來自瘋狂加速、暴烈成長的20世紀上個世紀發生了什麼事？21世紀的我們要收穫或承擔哪些後果？以全新角度理解人類歷史上最不平凡的一段歲月，透過分析20世紀，連結現在與預測未來趨勢20世紀堪稱是人類歷史上充滿最多奇蹟和最富創造力的時代，但同時也是最具破壞性的。過去一百五十年來，全球各地的現代社會經歷了一場非比尋常、史無前例的轉型，而這股轉型的力量乃是植根於十九世紀的科技發展。《超級世紀》建立起一個框架，以此來理解那些真的在全球尺度上塑造世界的基本因素，並且分析歷史趨勢以及在當中運作的主要力量之成因和後果。本書從1870年代橫跨到今日，探討現代世界是如何被打造成一個全球發展的相聯模式。讀者將可從中習得如何將過去這兩個世紀理解為一過程，從一系列的政經動盪、科技進展以及環境轉變來看這漫長的20世紀是如何形塑出來的。媒體讚譽行文用字清楚，充滿洞察力，迪金森寫下的這部過去一百五十年的全球史，堪稱是一傑作。不論是初學者還是資深的史學家，都可在字裡行間找到充滿啟發性的觀點，尤其是在政治、經濟和環境史方面。——麥克尼爾（J. R. McNeill），《太陽底下的新鮮事：二十世紀的世界環境史》（Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History of the 20th-Century World）作者以全面性的敘述呈現重塑整個現代世界的強大力量。「擴張」、「爆炸」和「加速」的敘事弧線引人入勝，迪金森整理出大量史料來佐證科技、經濟和環境的變革性的力量，非常具有原創性。——伊恩．克里斯朵夫．弗萊徹（Ian Christopher Fletcher），《大英帝國女性參政權：公民權、民族與種族》（Women's Suffrage in the British Empire: Citizenship, Nation, and Race）共同主編以一種真正的創新方法來探討全球史，為理解今日世界面臨的社會和生態挑戰奠定歷史基礎。以大規模移民、帝國主義、戰爭以及去殖民化來提供一個引人入勝的框架，用以探討這些對地球以及人類條件造成

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn’t “discover” the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country’s premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.Discover the nonfiction series that demolishes everything you t

A playful and deeply affective short story collection about the histories, technologies, and generational divides that shape our relationshipsfrom the award-winning writer ofDays of DistractionCompelling and perceptive,Tomb Sweepingprobes the loyalties we hold: to relatives, to strangers, and to ourselves.In stories set across the US and Asia, Alexandra Chang immerses us in the lives of immigrant families, grocery store employees, expecting parents, and guileless lab assistants.A woman known only to her neighbors as the Asian recycling lady collects bottles from the streets she calls home. A young college grad ponders the void left from a broken friendship. An unfulfilled housewife in Shanghai finds a secret outlet for her ambitions in an undercover gambling den.Two strangers become something more through the bond of mistaken identity.These characters, adeptly attuned to the mystery of living,invite us to consider whether it is possible for anyone to entirely do right by another.Tomb S

A new novel from the Women's Prize for Fiction longlisted and Dublin Literary Award shortlisted author of Remote Sympathy, Catherine Chidgey.Like every other girl in her class, twelve-year-old Justine is drawn to her glamorous, charismatic new teacher and longs to be her pet. However, when a thief begins to target the school, Justine's sense that something isn't quite right grows ever stronger. With each twist of the plot, this gripping story of deception and the corrosive power of guilt takes a yet darker turn. Young as she is, Justine must decide where her loyalties lie.Set in New Zealand in the 1980s and probing themes of racism, misogyny and the oppressive reaches of Catholicism, Pet will take a rightful place next to other classic portraits of childhood betrayal: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The Go-Between, Heavenly Creatures and Au Revoir Les Enfants among them."Refreshing, compelling and surprising."--Ann Morgan, author of Beside Myself and Reading the World

Kids will be able to say, "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills."Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet. My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition).In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child’s big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth. Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practice and learn.The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page. Perfe

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-sellingPokémon SwordandPokémon Shieldvideo games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry adds the Comedian Pokémon Mr. Rime to his team and names it Kayne. After a complicated but ultimately successful Gym battle, Henry and Casey head to Spikemuth, where they are confronted by two Pokémon who are obviously being controlled by someone.Who are these two new, menacing Pokémon Trainers?!

A brilliant first picture book to encourage kindness and empathy. Hank the Hippo LOVES to help, but all the other hippos think he's a fool. Especially Horace: 'Hippos aren't helpful! It's not what we do. We spend our time sloshing in pools!' But when a great flood comes, Hank is swept away as he tries to help the other animals. What will Horace do then? This heartwarming story, told in effortless verse, is bursting with warm and witty illustrations and irresistible hippos!

Mix-and-match new farm animals by spinning the wheel! With five touch-and-feel options to choose from, these books are packed full of fun and giggles for the youngest child.Which farm animal is your favourite?Children will love spinning the wheel to create their very own farm friends! This chunky board book features a built-in wheel containing different touch-and-feel panels for little hands to explore - perfect for developing hand-eye coordination. With five touch-and-feel options to mix-and-match, this book will give hours of fun to any little one!Also available: Don't Mix Up My Dinosaur, Don't Mix Up My Puppy, Don't Mix Up My Shark

Join William the hippo and friends in an interactive adventure puzzle book. Help them solve the mystery and save the exhibition!William the hippo and his friends live on 5th Avenue, New York, inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. At night, when the museum is closed and all the visitors have gone home, their adventures begin. A special exhibition is about to open, and everyone is excited to see the amazing exhibits from all over the world. However, the boxes holding the exhibits are locked with puzzles that need to be solved. The curators are struggling to figure them out - it's up to you to help William and his friends travel through the museum, solve the puzzles and save the exhibition!© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Willow has always felt like an outsider at school, but she and her Nanna were so alike that she never felt alone. Now Nanna is gone and Willow is adrift. So when a group of girls offer her friendship in exchange for "fun" stealing dares, Willow can't say no.But as the dares escalate, she has to ask herself: How far will she go to fit in?This wise, warm and uplifting story from the acclaimed author of Luna Rae is Not Alone explores what it feels like to lose yourself and the joy of discovering you're perfect just as you are.

All aboard for an exciting new Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam escapade!When Shifty and Sam are asked to bake on board the Pawrient Express, travelling to Venice for Carnival night, they find themselves caught up in a robbery. A sneaky thief has stolen the posh passengers' gems and she's making her escape in a getaway gondola! The doggy detectives are hot on her tail, but can they unmask that kitty-cat criminal and save the day?Tracey Corderoy is a multi-award-winning author and has written over 70 books for children including collaborations with Rosalind Beardshaw and Sarah Massini. Steven Lenton has created many books with Tracey Corderoy and also illustrates books by David Baddiel, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Peter Bently.His books have won awards such as the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and have been selected for the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year and Tom Fletcher Book Club. Read all the Shifty and Sam picture book adventures: Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam Shifty McGifty a

This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Geraldine McCaughrean, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .After her parents' death, Mary Lennox travels to England to live at her uncle's house in Yorkshire. Sour-tempered and selfish, she is unimpressed at what she finds there. Yet she can't help being intrigued by stories of a secret garden-once full of beauty, now hidden in a tangle of neglect.

Friday 18th FebruaryBinky has just reminded us that we have to put on this play in front of the WHOLE SCHOOL and now we’re a mixture of excited and SCARED!When Bea’s class is tasked with putting on the school play, she can’t wait to get started. Her friends are nothing if not dramatic, and now her magic is getting stronger, perhaps she can use that to create some special effects!But before long the drama takes over the school – with overenthusiastic set design, nervous performers and transformation mishaps. It’s time for Bea and her friends to put their teamwork to the test and put on an unFROGettable performance…A perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES.PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:“Great fun!” – iPaper“Full of magical mayhem!” – BookTrust“A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.” – Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT“A brilliant, hilarious story!” – Emma Carroll, author of

Move the sliders back and forth to hear the different vehicles zooming along in this unique and exciting sound book. When you move a slider one way you'll see and hear one vehicle... and when you move it back the other way you'll see and hear another one.There are planes, trains, cars, motorbikes and buses to discover, all driven by Ailie Busby's charming animal characters.

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules! She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. When Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites they know it isn't strictly 'perfect mermaid princess' behaviour, but they can't resist! Far from Scallop City they discover a glimmering coral reef. And nestled in the reef are three little shimmering sea sprites .. . Emerald and Delphina are about to learn that being a mermaid princess is about more than just following the rules - it's also about following your heart.

Meet Izzy the Inventor in a laugh-out-loud series that brings together science, magic and a very lovable unicorn. Packed full of illustrations and easy-to-read text, this series is perfect for beginner readers and fans of Isadora Moon and The Naughtiest Unicorn.Izzy the Inventor is back in Fairytale Land and this time she must rescue a prince from a wicked fairy's curse. If she fails, he'll vanish! With the help of Henry the unicorn, Izzy needs to work out how to make it snow in summer, create an exploding volcano and a contraption to help Henry fly. But can Izzy's science skills stand up to an enormous dragon?Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.

Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet.My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition). In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child's big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth.Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practise and learn. The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page.Perfec

今晚，日本經典建築空間只專屬於你！ 讓東京建築女子帶你Check in東京、京都、沖繩、輕井澤??到北海道， 入住小資獨特×故事空間×頂級經典的風格旅宿， 與東利?、隈研吾、安藤忠雄、?澤?治??等52位大師＆設計品牌相遇， 盡情感受非日常的空間體驗，探索風格旅宿的巧思與驚喜！ 旅行時，你會挑選怎麼樣的旅宿，作為每日的居所？ 身為旅居日本的建築師，隨著旅行與工作經驗累積， 李昀蓁深刻感受到入宿獨特空間、接受旅宿悉心的款待， 讓「過夜」除了休息以外，更擁有獨特的體驗，身心靈都元氣飽滿！ 在有限時間與預算內，想感受獨特日式氛圍、閱覽豐富空間細節， 就跟著東京建築女子，讓旅居日本的住宿時光，也成為餵養精神的藝術巡禮！ ◆Check-in 日本獨特旅宿，將名家建築融合非日常生活體驗， 發現旅宿與設計的無限可能！ 李昀蓁說：「長途旅行時，除了到處探訪建築作品，旅宿也是非常重要的部分，甚至成為我這幾年旅行的主要目的。像旅宿這樣提供非日常生活體驗的空間裡，有許多令人意想不到的角落，有時也富有許多實驗性與挑戰性。」 李昀蓁以優雅又帶有詩意的攝影風格，敏銳且充滿生活感的文字，精選當代建築大師如東利?、清家清、隈研吾、安藤忠雄、中村拓志、二?公一??等，以及日本設計、MOUNT FUJI ARCHITECTS STUDIO、ReBITA inc等品牌團隊所設計的42座旅宿空間，引領讀者入宿獨特的場域，感受有趣的住空間，輕鬆進入光、影、建築與日常的動人樂章。 ◆捨不得闔眼入眠！探訪經典飯店、大師設計旅店、舊建築再造場域， 享受停留在日本的泊食慢時光！ 「建築家所設計的旅店，打破了過往我們所認知的型態，讓每一天的行程終點，都還是令人興奮驚奇！」──東京建築女子?李昀蓁 本書精選由知名建築師所設計的經典空間、舊建築再造的場域，以及結合地域特色的年輕品牌等，更分享李昀蓁以建築師眼光所觀察的迷人細節，提供豐富多元的嶄新體驗與獨特光景！ ▍入住建築大師設計的經典空間，感受時代風華＆貼心服務 ?一生至少入住一次！輕井澤、箱根與東京品川的西武集團王子飯店 ?打開感官，入住沖繩、北海道、東京、大阪等地的星野集團旅宿與虹夕諾雅系列 ?探訪隈研吾、?茂的建築起點，或在瀨戶內海入住安藤忠雄的設計旅宿 ▍拜訪與地域共生的旅店品牌，體驗結合在地文化的時髦設計 ?感受新型態溫泉旅館、大浴場與

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original magical boarding school seriesThe Worst Witch All At Sea is the fourth hilarious adventure in The Worst Witch series.Mildred Hubble is in deep water on the school trip!Lovable but disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is possibly the worst ever trainee witch to darken the doors of Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.When the class goes for a week's school trip to the seaside, Mildred can't bear to leave behind her beloved cat, Tabby behind, so she smuggles him along. But keeping Tabby hidden leads Mildred into yet more trouble...'A wonderful zany story' - Daily TelegraphLook out for more of Mildred's disastrous adventures: The Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Strikes Again, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch Saves the Day, The Worst Witch to the Rescue, The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star and First Prize for the Worst Witch.

The fantastic 5th book in the bestselling, much-loved Worst Witch series.It's the start of a new term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches and Mildred Hubble is determined not to be the worst witch this year. Everything starts so well. Mildred's class has a new form teacher - no more Miss Hardbroom for Mildred and her friends! But then the new teacher, Miss Granite, starts acting fishy; Mildred has a very bad hair day when a hair growth spell goes wrong and she has to put up with know-it-all Ethel Hallow being 'helpful'. To top it all, her beloved cat Tabby is having a nervous breakdown and refuses to fly.

Sparkling new branding for The Worst Witch - the original much-loved boarding-school for witchesIt isn't actually a known spell. I sort of made it up myself. . .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 just knows this term will be different. She's done the best holiday project ever and she's sure fearsome Miss Hardbroom will be impressed but when even her arch-enemy, Ethel Hallow, begins to be nice to her - all seems too good to be true. . . could this spell trouble?The Worst Witch to the Rescue is the sixth adventure in Jill Murphy's hilarious Worst Witch series full of fun, magic and mayhem.

Get ready for this fast-paced and big-hearted rhyming adventure about a penguin who loves curry!When Pierre the penguin tries Nabil's delicious biriyani rice, Pierre decides to leave the zoo and go home with him! But Nabil will be in BIG TROUBLE if his mum finds out. And Pierre is EVERYWHERE - honking, dancing, bouncing on the bed and making a HUGE bubbly mess in the bathroom . .. Will Nabil's parents let Pierre stay?Brimming with personality, this hilarious story with a lovable, hapless hero is perfect for fans of Paddington.