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Power Playis a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with the teach-me trope, accidental marriage, fake-dating fun, he falls quietly but hard and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.She gives me that smile again. The one that makes me feel alive. Like I've been sleeping for thousands of years and now that I'm finally waking up, she's the only thing I can see . . .Piper Mitchellneeds something in her life to finally make sense. Fresh off a divorce, stuck in a career that’s lost its spark, and terrified of dating again, she decides to focus on the one thing she can control: getting more confident in the bedroom.Liam Sullivanmight be the league’s best goalie, but he’s never been great with people. Behind closed doors, though, he knows exactly what he’s doing – and after some gentle pressure from Piper, he agrees to help her learn. It’s s

★ TikTok話題哥德奇幻續作，讀者最期待的黑暗篇章★ 小鎮魔法 × 禁忌戀情 × 危險祕密★ 《羅密歐與茱麗葉》家族宿命＋《The Inheritance Games》級愛情張力★ 如果魔法有代價，你願意為愛付出多少在拯救Penny母親的詛咒事件後，小鎮Idlewood看似恢復平靜，但黑暗力量其實正悄悄醞釀。Corey試圖終結家族的血腥魔法契約，而Alonso的力量卻逐漸失控，變得危險而陌生。當悲劇發生，Penny與朋友們必須面對殘酷抉擇：為了阻止更多血腥與詛咒，他們究竟願意犧牲多少？一場愛情、命運與黑暗魔法交織的哥德奇幻再度展開。The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.Penny Emberly

《學會教學》（Learning to Teach）第十版，是全美有關教學最暢銷的教科書，兼顧理論、研究與實踐，不僅是中小學教師教學實務的指南，且適用於開設師資培育學程的「教學原理與方法」課程、研究所「教學策略」、「教學分析」、「教學研究」、「教學設計與實踐」等課程，更是大學教授構思並撰寫「教學實踐研究計畫」的最佳參考典範。 由於作者撰寫詳盡、篇章較多，分成上、下兩冊翻譯出版。本書《學會教學（下冊）：設計與實踐學習者中心教學策略》，聚焦於「學習者中心」的創新教學策略，以及如何靈活綜合運用多種方法，達成不同的教學目標，並滿足學習者的差異化需求；各章主題包括：概念與探究式教學、合作學習、問題導向學習、課堂討論、差異化教學策略。同時為呼應綜合運用多元教學策略的理念，也納入「教師為中心」的教學策略──講述教學法、直接教學法。 該書最大的特色在於：(1)每一種教學策略兼顧理論基礎與實證研究，並提供〈研究摘要〉專欄；(2)每一種教學策略分別就教學規劃、教學實踐兩部分，詳述具體做法；(3)多樣性與差異化的討論貫穿全書，並提供〈多樣性與差異化〉專欄；(4)提供學生學習鷹架，包括章前提供學習目標、頁邊註摘要段落重點、章末摘要全章重點。

The LitRPG fantasy smash hit phenomenon and New York Times bestseller, DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL, is now a graphic novel for the very first time! The Apocalypse WILL be televised! You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Getting stuck on a sadistic alien game show with her cat. Join Carl and Princess Donut as they try to survive the end of the world -- or just get to the next level of a trap-filled fantasy dungeon. With vibrant art done by Laurel Pursuit to bring action-packed battles to life, join as Carl fights his way through the dungeon in heart-speckled underwear. And of course, the grizzly scenes are only balanced with the incredibly fluffy, wide-eyed stare of its main character, Princess Donut. A ton of heart and effort was poured in creating a series with a script and style that would both appeal to WEBTOON readers and also lovers of DCC, all while consulting author Matt Dinniman the entire way about character designs, story, - EVERYTHING! We couldn't resist taki

Perfect summery picture book where Ollie overcomes his fear of the ocean with the help of a baby... octopus?Ollie is afraid of the sea – he just KNOWS it’s full of monsters! While playing in a little tide pool, he meets a baby octopus. They become friends, and Ollie slowly learns that there was nothing to be scared of. After all, there are no giant monsters under the sea... are there?

Jewellery Repairs At The Bench is an essential handbook for all jewellers who are trusted with pieces that require restoration, repair or alteration. Fully illustrated, it explains a range of everyday repairs that a jeweller will encounter. It also emphasises the importance of restoring treasured items in terms of their sentimental value and sustainable benefits.This practical book is a companion that will be referred to again and again as a source of detailed instruction and advice by jewellers embarking on this rewarding line of work.

A pact. A test. A dilemma. A murder.Jane thinks she understands the game, but she'll soon find out one of her opponents is a killer playing by a different set of rules. Plain Jane Flowers is a seventeen-year-old summer camp counselor. This is her second year at Camp Sunshine, only this time there won't be any campers. Jane will be competing with other counselors in a series of challenges that will test her physical strength, endurance, and mental acuity. If Jane wins, her entire life will change. People will finally admire and respect her, and nobody will call her Plain Jane anymore. Jane teams up with some of her fiercest competitors, but soon mistrust causes a fracture within her alliance. Someone is sabotaging the games. The stakes have never been higher, yet quitting isn't an option. Jane will have to play the game in order to survive.

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From the extraordinary team behind The Tiger on the Train, this fabulously winning story is about a croc who will not be sidelined!'NO scales on stage!' said Sidney. 'These fantasies must stop. Flamingos have star quality,And crocodiles do NOT!'Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage.Elvis is left to serve the ice creams. But flipping ice creams into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star.With stunning artwork, colour and charm pour out of every page.

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.It's time for the school cooking competition and Izzy and her sister, Bella, are having an argument about the best way to build a cake tower, when Henry the Unicorn arrives with BREAKING NEWS: the TOP FIVE FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES have been kidnapped. Izzy and Henry must use their science skills to track down the princesses in Fairytale Land. Along the way, Izzy learns the secret to an excellent cake tower and, more importantly still, the power of sisterhood.Every book contains ideas for science experiments and a QR code with links for more to try at home.Collect all the books in the series!Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of DoomIzzy the Inventor and the Time Travelling GnomeIzzy the Inventor and the Teeny-Tiny OgresIzzy the Invento

Peppa is super excited to have a sleepover at Freddy Fox's home!Freddy Fox is having a sleepover, and everyone is invited! Peppa and friends enjoy all sorts of fun - playing hide-and-seek, having a picnic, and exploring what's behind a secret door. And what better way to end the day than with a delicious pizza party!Join Peppa in this exciting lift-the-flap adventure.Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa at the Farm: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Best SleepoverPeppa Pig: Peppa’s Superhero Party: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past.History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it’s also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria’s coronation confusion to the Titanic’s infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.Perfect for gifts for kids who like history, this book brings the past to life with hilarious illustrations by Simon Abbott. Kids aged 7-10 will love uncovering weird but true tales of ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups in a guide that proves even the biggest blunders can make for great stories.Embark on an educational adventure through time with:*Humorous history: Discover comical errors, from trains built too wide for their tracks to royal wedding rings stuck on the wrong fingers.*Vibrant visuals: Every page is packed with bold, colourful illustrations and

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is off to play her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But will she be able to keep up with her vampire cousins?Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora Moon - half fairy, half vampire, and totally lovable - is off on a nighttime adventure with her dad, Bartholomew Moon. It's finally time for her first ever game of Catch That Fang! But keeping up with her speedy vampire cousins is harder than she expected...Will Isadora find her rhythm, or will she need a tiny sprinkle of fairy magic to make this a night to remember?Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved ch

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! When Isadora's friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But sharing a room is harder than she thinks . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.When Isadora's fairy friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But for a small fairy, Mignonette sure makes a lot of noise. Isadora wants her bedroom back! Luckily, her dad is ready with some expert advice to make things right.Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. De

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Cats are renowned for being independent creatures content to do their own thing, in their own time. They can be aloof, distant and independent - yet many of us adore our cats, and wonder if we could do more to make them return our affection and attention.My Cat is Ignoring Me!? answers 50 frequently asked questions about how to choose, care for and live with your cat. Boy or girl? Long haired or short? And when they've taken over the sofa, the kitchen and the bed, is the house their place or yours? Follow these simple steps to ensure you create the best possible lifestyle for your cat, and they'll never ignore you again! Probably...maybe.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

Draw, stick, find, smell, colour, rip, dip, roll, throw and make . . . go outside, play, and get back to nature with National Trust: Rewild This Book!An interactive activity book with a difference, Rewild This Book encourages creative, messy play out in nature.What happens if you dip a page of this book in a puddle or roll the book down the hill? Can you turn mud into mud creatures or make a masterpiece using only a twig? Try, create and see what happens!There are over 60 activities and prompts to help spark your imagination - and remember, you can't rewild this book without getting a little bit WILD!Explore more interactive books from our publishing partnership with the National Trust today!National Trust: Where's Mrs Bee? (for ages 0-2 years)National Trust: Wonder World: Earth (for ages 2-5 years)National Trust: Butterfly Skies (for ages 5-7 years)National Trust: Blossom Origami (for ages 9+)

The first book in a hilarious, fast-paced and super readable new fantasy adventure series from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic."Wonderfully inventive, brilliantly funny, warm-hearted and magical." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew DragonsWhat happens if the Chosen One doesn't want the job?When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there's been a mistake. She's nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun.If Tassie wants to dodge her destiny, she needs to find a new Chosen One - and fast! Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she embarks on a quest through magical lands in a race against the clock. Unfortunately, she's never been on time for anything...Prepare for dizzying dragon rides, sneaky elves and bad-tempered orcs, as Amy Sparkes combines the wit and eccentricity of Terry Pratchett's young fiction with the unlikely

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian

中小企業工作流自動化的 AI 落地解決方案n8n 助你 n 臂之力，搞定重複事！n8n 是一套開源的工作流自動化工具，其視覺化的節點編輯介面讓使用者無需深厚的程式背景，即可輕鬆串接各種服務與 API，實現真正意義上的「Low Code」辦公室自動化與 AI 落地。▌使用本機 n8n，強化公司資料安全性隨書附贈 n8n 安裝包與作者開發的 Excel 相關社群節點，讓讀者免用 Docker 即可快速完成 n8n 環境建置，並能連結本地 Ollama 建立 AI Agent，輕鬆做到各種辦公室自動化工作流。▌讓辦公室高重複性工作全面自動化本書主題涵蓋網路資料擷取、AI 文字生成與摘要、Excel 試算表自動化、Email 與 LINE Message 推播，以及本機檔案資料夾處理等實際商業應用場景。▌無痛從本機環境擴展至雲端服務如有雲端應用需求，本書亦說明如何透過 Tunnel 技術打通本機到雲端的連線，並進一步整合 Google 雲端服務的 OAuth，以及 Webhook 與 LINE Bot 的雲端 AI 應用。▌結合 Vibe Coding，打造專屬功能不求人當官方未提供所需的 n8n 節點功能時，只要請 Claude 協助撰寫 Code 節點的對應程式，或本機 Python 程式，就能做出你需要的功能，甚至連 Webhook 的 HTML 表單都難不倒它。除了上述主題，本書更整合 AI Agent 與 Tools，讓 AI 不再只是生成文字的對話引擎，而是能真正「動手做事」的 Agent，讓你用 n8n 打造安全可控、類 OpenClaw 自動化能力的小龍蝦（MiniClaw）。本書特色: ✯ 無腦解壓縮 WinPython 套件即可完成本機 n8n 的安裝，讓所有資料與流程皆在個人電腦上運行。✯ 作者特別針對 Excel 試算表與本機檔案管理的實際需求，開發 5 個 n8n 社群節點：▸ Excel AI：讓 AI 成為試算表的「讀寫與分析」大腦，進行內容分析、資料摘要與自動填寫。▸ Excel API：實現本機 Excel 的「多工與 SQL」操作，支援多人並行處理同一份 Excel 檔案。▸ Excel Watcher：賦予 n8n「監控與即時觸發」能力，打造即時反應的自動化機制。▸ Excel Templater：精準生成格式完整的報表或文件，使其成為

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings! Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.

A Caldecott Honor Book“Owen is everychild.” —Booklist (starred review)Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket goes where he goes, even when others think he is too old for it. Will Owen’s blanket go to school? A classic, evergreen, Caldecott Honor and Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor picture book about comfort and compromise from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes.“Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. He’d had it since he was a baby. He loved it with all his heart.”Owen’s blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere he goes, Fuzzy goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! When Owen is about to start school, their neighbor offers advice to Owen’s parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy, but Owen foils each attempt. Then his mother comes up with the perfect plan that makes everyone happy.Any child who relies on a comfort object will instantly relate to Owen. This is a story about compromise that speaks both to those not yet ready to let go and t

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's Sea City Part II when Mary Anne and Stacey return there as helpers for the Pike family. The girls can't wait to catch some rays, stroll along the boardwalk...and baby-sit, of course!But neither of them expects to meet up with her boyfriend from last summer. And to further complicate things, little Vanessa Pike has a crush on the cashier at Ice-Cream Palace -- only he has a crush on Mallory!Will a summer romance come between Logan and Mary Anne? Will an older boy break Vanessa's heart? Only one thing's for certain: There are too many boys in Sea City!

Join Hupo on another fantasy graphic novel for independent readers as he travels through the land of Yip, where his courage will be put to the ultimate test as he battles his very own worst fears... Hupo is off on an airship adventure, but this time he's sharing the decks with Zimmy, a peculiar person who looks, sounds, and smells, just like Hupo! They make their way to the Doom Lagoons, a place where you can trap your worst fears below the waters so you never have to be scared again. But things don't go to plan, and after hundreds of years of fear is released into Yip, it's up to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of the Doom Lagoon!

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this second book of a captivating duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black- now in paperback! An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he's always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign--even if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak's guile nor his wit will be enough to keep every

【如果記憶會說謊，我們該如何找回遺失的自己？】當所有的美好都成了碎片，你是否有勇氣重新拼湊？十七歲的帕克（Puck）一直過著平靜的生活，直到那場改變一切的事故發生。她發現自己不只失去了記憶，還失去了對生活原本的感知。就在此時，一個意想不到的轉機出現了...那些曾被遺忘的物件、那張被塗抹的照片，似乎都在指引她走向一個塵封的真相。《The Shape of Lost Things》 是一場關於尋找的旅程。Sarah Everett 用最優美的筆觸，探討了我們如何定義「失去」。這不僅是一本關於青少年成長的小說，更是一面鏡子，反射出每個人內心深處那道不為人知的傷口。"Compelling and beautifully written... Everett's sophomore novel story is sure to captivate readers." — Janae Marks, New York Times bestselling author of On Air with Zoe WashingtonFrom the award-winning author of The Probability of Everything, which has been called "one of the best books I have read this year (maybe ever)" (Colby Sharp, Nerdy Book Club) and "Powerful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), comes a heartfelt exploration of family and change as twelve-year-old Skye reunites with her older brother, Finn, after he spent four years on the run with their father. Skye Nickson’s world changed forever when her dad went on the run with her brother, Finn. It’s been four years without Finn’s jokes, four years

For fans of the Warrior Cats franchise, this action-packed sequel follows Zephyr, a tank-bred axolotl newly freed into the lake whose rebel faction is intent on destroying the Immortal Code. Zephyr isn't out to make friends. After a grueling escape from an axolotl breeding facility all he cares about is being reunited with his sister Luna. He places his trust in Neptune, a wise tiger salamander, who promises to look for her. But the search is fraught, and Neptune refuses to venture above in the dark. Feeling betrayed, Zephyr sets off on his own and soon encounters Jasper, an ambitious axolotl hungry for power. Zephyr quickly finds himself embroiled in a fight between axolotls who believe regeneration is the key to survival and others who want to evolve and roam free. The struggle for power is vicious, and there are many more dangers waiting for them both above and below the surface of the lake. This thrilling adventure is complete with legendary battles, incredible alliances, and a mov

Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake. Ace learns this early when his twin brother cruelly devours his tail and leaves him for dead. Separated from his family, he is cast off into the depths of a perilous waterway. Ace is wary to trust others, but his survival will depend on it as he navigates treacherous algae blooms and hunts for food, all while he waits for his tail to regenerate. And when he stumbles upon a glowing green axolotl named Ariel, he learns that with training axolotls can develop an incredible power: immortality. With high rewards come unspeakable risks, and Ace has been hurt before. But the potential to cheat death might be too hard to resist. This action-packed adventure explores the strength that develops through adversity as Ace

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eleventh book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, can a mysterious new mascot at Ella Mentry School help the kids beat their rivals?A.J. and his friends lost the spelling bee to those pesky kids at Dirk School. Could Dirk’s school mascot have anything to do with it? It quickly becomes clear that Ella Mentry School will need a mascot if they ever want to win again!Then, a mysterious gorilla mascot shows up at Ella Mentry School. His presence starts raising morale—he even makes A.J. like coming to school! But will the rise of school spirit be enough to help A.J. and Andrea beat Dirk School in the geography bee, or is this competition set to be another embarrassing defeat?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman’s hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don’t miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his frien

What if Meg had to become a Greek god? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Become one with the gods in this tale based off of Disney's Hercules, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way! After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure o

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House! “Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly "A delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy and coziness” Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author *** The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow. Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil.And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment.

Book 2 in the epic middle grade fantasy adventure. That wasn't a welcome, she realized. It was a warning.After the defeat of her cruel father, Emba Oak's nights are haunted by strange dreams with beckoning dragons calling her to faraway mountain peaks. With an ever-flowing stream of questions about her nature, her dragon fire and fury, Emba knows she must go. But can Emba control the growing powers inside her or will everything fall apart along the way?

Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dragon Masters Drake and Obi travel to a mangrove swamp after a Dragon Stone shows them a new Dragon Master there! When they reach the nearby village, they meet Kinti, the new Dragon Master, but they discover that a Swamp Dragon has been captured. The villagers haven't seen a dragon before and they think the strange creature attacked Kinti. But Kinti knows that the Swamp Dragon was only trying to warn her about a magical monster lurking in

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineDory is on her first soccer team with her best friends, Rosabelle and George. She’s ready to score a billion goals, but Rosabelle is having a meltdown over wearing cleats, and George is mysteriously acting like a baby. So, Dory attempts to befriend a new teammate, Valentina. But making a new friend isn’t so easy, especially when Valentina kicks the ball perfectly every time, steals all the attention, and has a way of making a billion sound kinda small. Determined to outshine Valentina as the star of the team, Dory seeks help from her reliable imagination to flip the score.Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little si

BATTLE AT FEI RIVERAs the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end—and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, without which he knows they have no chance of defeating their ultimate foe. Xiang Shu, meanwhile, makes a drastic decision to solve what to him is the more pressing problem: Chen Xing’s imminent, fated death. Other forces are at work here, though, than the exorcists and their enemies, and when the pivotal moment arrives, nothing goes as either Xiang Shu or Chen Xing could possibly have planned…Series Overview: Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the S

Elephant and Piggie stick together like only best friends can! This fun-filled sticker-scene book features favorite Elephant & Piggie adventures along with special guest appearances from a cast of pals including Snake, Bat, Whale, and Ice Cream Penguin. Dance with Gerald, play ball with Snake, make slop with Piggie, go for a drivey-drive-drive, and so much more!

隨著 Google Gemini 3 模型以及各式工具推出，在生成式 AI 的世界中 Google 強勢站穩腳步，再加上 Google 生態系的支援，採用 Google Gemini API 開發 AI Agent 是一個相當不錯的選擇。本書主要解說 Google Gemini API 中關鍵的成員，並利用 Python 版本的 Google GenAI SDK 實作範例，還會帶大家設計當前 AI Agent 的趨勢 -- Skills 機制，主題包含：|簡易 Skills 機制|現今 AI Agent 的共用規範標準就是 Skills，我們會帶大家實作一個簡單的 Skills 機制，讓你的 AI Agent 只要透過 markdown 檔，就可以讓非技術人員的一般使用者也可以客製自動化流程，或是搭配 CLI 工具與 MCP 伺服器等擴充模型能力，而不需要倚賴技術人員修改或是撰寫額外的程式碼。|建構彈性的 MCP 系統|即使有了 Skills 機制，也需要能夠實際完成任務的工具，MCP 就是其中之一。除此之外，MCP 也是擴充模型能力的好幫手，書中會設計讓使用者透過設定檔就能幫 AI Agent 串接各式功能 MCP 伺服器的機制，不論是要讀寫檔案、執行本機指令、操控瀏覽器，或是使用遠端 API 等等，都可以方便達成。|Live API|用講的絕對比用打的更快，書中會用 Live API 實作可隨時中斷插話的即時語音系統，讓你的 AI Agent 彷彿真人用講的就可以操控，而且還會自動記錄交談內容，維持前文脈絡，讓一般使用者透過口說介面就可以使用你的 AI Agent。|把 Google 生態系當靠山|網頁搜尋、找地點誰能比得過 Google，利用 Gemini API 內建工具即可直通 Google 搜尋與地圖，即時資訊一點都不漏，為模型補充新知識。|多模態輸入/輸出|讓你的 AI Agent 像是 NotebookLM 那樣看圖、看影片、聽語音，即使是 YouTube 影片，也可以直接丟連結自動處理。此外，透過 Gemini API，也可以用最強的 Nano Banana Pro 生圖、Veo 3.1 生影片通通沒問題。|詳解 Function Calling 機制|不論是要使用 MCP 伺服器或是 Skill 擴充模型功能、建置自動化流程，最終都需要倚賴 Fu

★全球第一本艾瑞克森取向兒童和青少年心理治療手冊。★艾瑞克森取向療法高度兼容並蓄，可合併敘事治療、家庭治療、依附理論、腦科學，甚至當代心理學的實證發現，綜合運用，制定出家庭端與學校端都能輕易實踐的創意治療方案。★深刻契合台灣學校SEL（社會情緒學習，Social and Emotional Learning ）教育建立正向情緒的關鍵政策。全球第一本艾瑞克森取向兒童和青少年心理治療手冊洞察「問題」中的暗示，順勢而為，即成解方來到診間的孩子，往往帶著各種「問題」。大人試圖將孩子的沉默、衝撞、不合作「扭轉回正途」，卻屢屢挫敗。但從艾瑞克森取向的治療觀點來看，其實無限的改變契機正在眼前攤開！艾瑞克森療法認為，人們所求助的「問題」本身就藏著解決的線索和資源；治療的任務，就是讓它們有機會被喚起。這樣「順勢而為」的治療精神，非常適合應用在兒童和青少年身上。本書教導治療師喚起個案的內在資源，不只幫你快速掌握「量身定做」、「順勢而為」、「策略性」、「去穩定化」、「體驗性」與「自然主義」等艾瑞克森取向六大核心能力，並透過生動的案例故事，演示這些能力是如何一次又一次付諸實踐。八個案例故事涵蓋台灣常見的兒童和青少年心理困境，例如拒學、自閉、憂鬱、社交退縮等，提供的不只是技術，更是看待症狀、關係與改變的獨特視角，能有效幫助治療師、家長、教師與孩子連結，改善互動，化危機為轉機。艾瑞克森取向療法高度兼容並蓄，可合併敘事治療、家庭治療、依附理論、腦科學，甚至當代心理學的實證發現，綜合運用，制定出家庭端與學校端都能輕易實踐的創意治療方案，深刻契合台灣學校SEL（社會情緒學習，Social and Emotional Learning ）教育建立正向情緒的關鍵政策，一起陪伴孩子們渡過成長歷程的風暴。《孩子的「問題」在說話：順勢而為的艾瑞克森取向兒童青少年催眠治療》是首部深入探討如何將強大的艾瑞克森治療模式，應用於兒童與青少年領域的中文著作。書中不僅涵蓋了深刻的個案研究，更為家長與學校系統提供了極具價值的系統性建議。──傑弗瑞•薩德博士米爾頓•艾瑞克森基金會創辦人與主席青少年充滿叛逆的內在和力量，本書透過艾瑞克森式催眠協助轉化叛逆運用力量，為青少年量身訂做了一個非常有效的過程，最終達到改變青少年的內在和行為。本書是一本不可多得的好書，極力推薦。──樊雪春台灣師大教育心理與輔導博士、華人艾瑞克森催眠治療學