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《數學小史》用親切易懂的語言，帶領讀者走進數學的歷史長河，從古埃及與巴比倫時期，一路走到現代密碼學與數學理論的發展。書中不只介紹牛頓、帕斯卡等熟悉的名字，也細細描寫中國、阿拉伯、日本等地的數學成就，更特別介紹女性數學家的貢獻。這是一本融合人文與科學的溫暖數學故事書，適合對數字與知識充滿好奇的你。A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globeMathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from?In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. La

This fun and familiar tale of cat chase invites you to spot Cat in every scene as he hides from Suzy, from award-winning author and illustrator, Eva Eland.Suzy is visiting Auntie today, and she wants to play with Cat. But where is he? Always just out of her reach, Suzy calls for him – all she wants to do is play dressing up, or dance together, or pretend they’re mummy and baby . . . but Cat doesn’t like the sound of that one bit. Will he change his mind at nap time, when Suzy is quiet and curled up in bed?From award-winning author and illustrator, Eva Eland who brought us When Sadness Comes to Call:'Packs an emotional punch' Sunday Independent, Best Books of 2019'Outstanding, don't miss it' Irish Independent

《Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day》是Suzanne Lang所著的Grumpy Monkey系列繪本之一，故事中主角小猴Jim Panzee決定嘗試當一天的臨時媽媽，他天真地以為這會很有趣，也不會太難，但很快他就被育兒的挑戰和繁忙生活淹沒。透過這個體驗，Jim深刻體會到媽媽的辛勞與無條件的母愛，故事以幽默且溫馨的方式讚美母親的付出與偉大，同時也傳達了家庭親情和責任感的重要性。這本32頁的精裝繪本還附有趣味貼紙，適合親子共讀，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快的故事中感受母愛與家庭情感的溫暖。The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers! When Jim Panzee offers to step in as a temporary mom, he thinks, It will be fun. How hard can it be? But when he's immediately bombarded with a chorus of needs such as "Carry me, mommy," and "I'm hungry." Grumpy Monkey doesn't know what to do first. He tries his best but when the baby animals start falling out of a tree, Jim is completely overwhelmed. That's when his mom swings down, picks him up, calms the baby animals, and makes everything ri

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.

因為布蘭達是一隻貓，所以她需要幫忙，比如穿衣服、學習餐桌禮儀，甚至玩彈跳床！布蘭達只是隻貓，所以她不擅長梳頭髮、穿衣服，也不懂餐桌禮儀....而且她的字寫的超級難看！ 幸好，她有一個充滿愛心的小主人，願意耐心教導她。但這位小主人會不會發現，其實強迫別人做不喜歡的事情並不是太好呢？ 或許...附近搬來的新鄰居可以幫助她Because she’s a cat, Brenda needs help with things like getting dressed, table manners and trampolining!Brenda is just a cat, so she isn’t good at hairstyles or getting dressed or good table manners… and her handwriting is terrible! Luckily she has one loving owner who is going to help her. Will the little girl who owns Brenda’s ever learn that it isn’t nice to make someone do something they don’t want to? Maybe her new neighbour can help…

Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks through 99 questions and answersWhere did the ancient Greeks do their shopping? Why did the Athenians worship Athena? And just what happened in a hippodrome?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the ancient Greeks.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

A brand-new, side-splittingly funny graphic novel series, perfect for fans of DOG MAN!Introducing the first book in a brand-new graphic novel series, in a riot of colour!What do you get when you mix workaholic parents, a car boot sale and a mad scientist together? DADBOT, that's who! With super-strength, hot chocolate on tap and a printer for a butt, Dadbot might be the most exciting thing Josh and Daisy discover - and he only cost £3!With this major parenting upgrade, Josh and Daisy's summer holidays just went from dull to dynamite. But the evil Doctor Egg is lurking to steal Dadbot for his own plans of world domination . . . Can Josh and Daisy protect their new robo-parent before it's too late?Full of robots, puns and dastardly dad-napping, this hilarious new series is perfect for fans of BUNNY VS MONKEY and CAT KID!

A mom will do anything to save her kid.Anything."The missing boy is 10-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit."Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son Dylan. But then Alfie Risby, her son’s bully and the heir to a vast frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes during a class trip, and Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence, for once, is faced with a task she can’t quit: She’s got to find Alfie and clear her son’s name, or risk losing Dylan forever.The only problem? Florence has no useful skills, let alone investigative ones, and all the other school moms hate her.Oh, and Florence has a reason to suspect Dylan might not be as innocent as she’d like to believe...

Rex，自信爆棚又倒楣的恐龍王，在人類世界闖出新生活！從PE老師到偵探，再到博物館警衛，每集都有新挑戰與笑點。結合超人氣角色與滿頁插圖，這套橫掃讀者的歡樂系列，是喜愛《Dogman》和《Bunny vs Monkey》讀者的絕佳選擇！Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise (Book 1)A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex – the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan. Rex is king of the dinosaurs: carnivores want to be him and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and he winds up frozen solid in a glacier. When he wakes up, 65 million years later, human beings rule the roost – and if they get their hands on Rex, he'll wind up in a zoo. (Or, worse: a MUSEUM.) Lucky for him, Rex isn't the only undercover creature in town. He's whisked out of danger by the one and only Bigfoot, who has been surviving among the humans undetected for years. Bigfoot and his friends show Rex how to get by in the humans' world, and soon there's only one thing left for him to do: GET A JOB. But that's easier s

你還在煩惱一口菜英文要怎麼向外國人介紹台灣嗎？你還在比手劃腳應對外國人問路嗎？別‧擔‧心！Don’t worry本書整理出台灣的景點、夜市、節慶等等在地特色，並且模擬實境對話讓你輕輕鬆鬆介紹台灣，當外國朋友最道地的導遊！準備好《輕鬆用英語介紹台灣》就能和外國朋友一起環島了！Let’s GO！─情境對話─A: Do you know anything about Orchid Island?　你聽過蘭嶼嗎？B: Is it one of the islands that surround Taiwan?　那是台灣周圍的一個島嶼嗎？A: Yes, it is on the sea, southeast of Taitung County.　對，是在海上，台東縣東南方。B: Who are the residents on that island?　誰住在島上呢？A: The indigenous people living there are the Tao people.　達悟族是住在那裡的原住民。　They have their own traditional canoes and Flying Fish Festival.　他們有自己的拼板舟和飛魚祭。

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora can fly and do magic, but there's one thing she has never tried, and that's riding a bike.Luckily, her mum and dad and best friend, Zoe, are eager to help. Maybe it is possible for a vampire fairy to learn to ride a bike after all . ..?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite.

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》系列用孩子熟悉的日常情境，談理財中的選擇與價值判斷。Lucy最近常和新同學Avery一起出門吃冰、喝飲料、玩遊戲，花了不少零用錢。現在Avery想去人氣活動SugarFest，Lucy心動不已，但Julian卻認為也有不用花錢的好選擇。透過孩子間的互動，故事引導讀者思考：什麼才是真正值得的花費？From budgeting to spending, from good deals to bad value, this new early chapter book series, Dollars to Doughnuts, tackles and explains big financial topics for kids! Lately Lucy has been spending a lot of time--and money--with Avery, the rich new girl in school: ice cream after school, boba teas, the arcade. Now Avery wants to go to SugarFest, the hottest, sweetest ticket in the city. Lucy thinks it will be amazing. Her best friend, Julian, on the other hand, isn't sure. Why can't they do something free instead?

Mo Willems 在本書中再次展現他一貫的幽默創意，Pigeon 這回面臨的不是開車或上學，而是攸關榮譽的「畢業」時刻。牠自信地認為自己已經準備妥當，細節都顧到、障礙也克服，但讀者會忍不住懷疑：Pigeon 真的能順利畢業嗎？全書以誇張卻貼近真實的場景，帶來笑聲，也映照出我們在成長過程中常有的不安與期待。這是一部既幽默又溫暖的圖畫書，無論送給孩子還是即將畢業的大人，都能讀出共鳴。From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes this class-ic graduation book.The Pigeon had better graduate! He did the work! He paid attention to the little details! He overcame some BIG obstacles! The Pigeon’s got this . . . Or does he?Do YOU think The Pigeon will graduate?Grab your caps, don your gowns, and raise your hands for The Pigeon’s biggest adventure yet in this uplifting, hilarious, and inspirational graduation picture book from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems. It’s a PhD* in fun! (*Pigeon-y hilarious Diatribe)

Get your kids into reading with this new illustrated adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love Pokémon – new for 2025!Join Liko and her very first partner Pokémon Sprigatito in an exciting adventure.Liko is excited to meet her very first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. It’s so cute! But the pair have trouble bonding. When a suspicious stranger shows up looking for Liko, can she and Sprigatito start working together to get away from trouble?Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Leve

Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference! "Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."--John Lewis, Twitter 2018 Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis's call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 20 narrative stories--including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, and Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate. Each true story shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding

本書改編自人氣 Webtoon，以全彩漫畫形式，記錄一隻獨眼貓與牠的家貓兄弟們日常生活中的大小混亂。Saphie 非常清楚自己想要什麼——那就是盡情搗蛋。奔跑、抓東西、推倒物品、偷食物、惹怒同伴，甚至有計畫地干擾人類生活，都是牠一天的重要行程。故事以幽默的節奏呈現貓咪視角的世界觀，看似漫不經心，卻精準捕捉貓與人同住的細節與荒謬感。畫風融合漫畫與輕喜劇風格，適合輕鬆翻閱，也讓熟悉貓行為的讀者會心一笑。對喜愛生活系漫畫、Webtoon 或貓題材的讀者而言，本書是一段不需解釋、只需享受的閱讀時光。Webtoon 改編圖像小說全彩喜劇漫畫風格貓咪日常視角描寫The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants - and what she wants is to mess around!The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life.It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing ma

Perfect for fans of Wicked, Witchlings and The Wizard of Oz, this magical series returns with magical adventures, friendship feuds and a whole lot more. After making her escape from The School for Wicked Witches, Ava has realized that it might be the right place for her, after all. But her return isn't triumphant - if anything, she's more behind than ever.When things start to go very wrong at the school, Ava discovers she may be able to save the day ... but only if she pairs up with Tinabella, her friend-turned-enemy. What's a young witch to do? The second story in a gripping, fun adventure with themes of magic, mystery and accepting your true self From the brilliant, award-winning author of The Language of Seabirds, Will Taylor Fans of Wicked and The School for Good and Evil won't be able to put this down!

★ 尷尬到不行的中學日常，笑點滿滿又超有共鳴！★ 四人友情小隊，陪你一起面對青春的混亂與不安！如果人生可以重來，你會想跳過中學第一天嗎？喬喬原本規劃好完美的開學日，從穿搭到髮型都精心準備，沒想到一個早晨的意外讓一切失控——遲到、隨便穿搭，甚至還因為小貓「禮物」搞出大糗事，在全校面前出現超尷尬場面。羞愧難當的她躲進廢棄更衣室，卻意外發現還有其他女孩也在逃避各自的「人生最糗瞬間」。這些原本互不相識的女孩，因為同樣的尷尬而聚在一起，組成了「Team Awkward」。她們約定不管未來多混亂、多難堪，都要一起面對。本書以幽默筆調描寫中學生活的各種不安與轉變，從友情、家庭到自我認同，透過笑聲與真誠互動，呈現成長最真實的一面。After having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series. Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother's hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul "gifted" her. Because Paul isn't just Paul; he'

在《Gross FACTopia!》中，讀者將遇見一連串令人皺眉卻忍不住想知道的知識：樹懶一週只上一次廁所；古羅馬時期有人用鱷魚糞化妝，甚至購買角鬥士汗水；猿猴與人類一樣會腋下出汗。每個由《大英百科全書》驗證的事實，皆與下一則巧妙相扣，形成出人意料的探索路徑。讀者可在分岔點自由選擇方向，體驗一場穿梭於奇聞與冷知識之間的惡趣味冒險。幽默插圖更添閱讀趣味，是愛好新奇事物者的必讀之選。📖 亮點★ 奇趣與惡趣味兼具的知識冒險★ 路徑自由選擇，增加互動感★ 插圖幽默，吸引各年齡層讀者'Gruesomely captivating' - GuardianDid you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and y

由母親巧吟與七歲女兒芮熙創作的《我的萬能機器人》，是一個充滿想像力的故事，描述一位小朋友夢想發明一台能做所有事情的機器人，從做家務到陪伴成長，它無所不能。然而，最後主角驚訝地發現，這台機器人他其實早就認識！這是一本充滿溫馨與幽默的繪本，讓孩子與父母一同體會愛與感恩的美好。EnglishCreated by mother Charlene and her 7 year old daughter Audrey, “My Super-Duper Robot” is an imaginative story about a child who dreams of inventing a robot that can do everything—from household chores to daily tasks. This amazing robot becomes an indispensable companion, but in a heartwarming twist, the child realizes the robot resembles someone very dear! This charming picture book is a celebration of love, gratitude, and the magic of family bonds.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786269935000.pdf

Get up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter CHRIS PACKHAM CBE and encounter the amazing plant superheroes that will help us save the world. What links seaweed, forests and oranges? They are all SUPERHERO PLANTS! Explore the amazing plants that will help us save the world with CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist. Discover some incredible plants and the amazing jobs they do – from supporting wildlife and providing food, materials for clothing or for building to inspiring inventions and new technology, and so much more! Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE. How to

A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden!The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard.She never arrives at her destination.Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet. And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself--and he

薇兒特在戰火中成長，也在選擇中堅定。隨著敵人逼近，她必須離開保護她的城牆，尋找新的力量與真相。這趟旅程，充滿未知與危險，但也是她守護所愛之人的唯一希望。《第四翼》《鐵焰》後的全新篇章，作者以細膩筆觸，描繪出在黑暗中尋找光亮的勇氣與信念。DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping a secret so

An eye-catching nature novelty series for babies that love spotting wildlife!Even babies can be wildlife explorers! In fact, babies love noticing all kinds of animals out and about and this fantastic new board book builds on that enjoyment with easy-to-lift card flaps and a stimulating question-and-answer text. Where do rabbits live? What does a squirrel's tail look like? What are baby foxes called? Little ones will love joining in with the answers, while recognising five different woodland animals and lifting the flaps to find more hiding in the scenes.Featuring playful artwork packed with personality and tactile embossed covers, this series of My Very First Spotter's Guides from the National Trust is perfect for little nature lovers.Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover the read along with the story!Also available: I Spot a Duck, I Spot a Snail

Learn the tragic origins of the wicked Arch-Illager in this official Minecraft novel, a prequel to Minecraft Dungeons!Brave heroes have banded together to take a perilous journey through the war-torn Overworld to defeat the Arch-Illager and his formidable army. But how did that army come to be? And just where did the Arch-Illager come from?The terrible truth behind the Arch-Illager is that he never asked for ultimate power. Known as Archie, this little Illager is bullied by his fellow Illagers and mistrusted by fearful Villagers. Archie only ever wanted a place to call home, but he finds himself shunned by all. As he wanders through deep forests and up craggy mountains, he stumbles upon a dark cavern—with a sinister secret waiting inside.Archie discovers an object that whispers to him promises of power: the Orb of Dominance. With it, Archie realizes he can wield incredible magic and reshape a world that turned its back on him. All he needs to do is exactly what it tells him . . .After

The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy.We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there’s another way?Dr Ali Abdaal – the world's most-followed productivity expert – has uncovered an easier and happier path to success. Drawing on decades of psychological research, he has found that the secret to productivity and success isn't grind – it's feeling good. If you can make your work feel good, then productivity takes care of itself.In this revolutionary book, Ali reveals how the science of feel-good productivity can transform your life. He introduces the three hidden 'energisers' that underpin enjoyable productivity, the three 'blockers' we must overcome to beat procrastination, and the three 'sustainers' that prevent burnout and help us achieve lasting fulfillment. He recounts the inspiring stories of founders, Olympians, and Nobel-winning scientists who embody the principles of Feel-Goo

Princess Truly takes the lead, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly leads the way! Across three stories, Princess Truly helps her friends as class leader, she knows just what to do to help her pug, Sir Noodle, when he's nervous at his talent show, and she leads lost ducklings back to their mother! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new

Become a Master Pokémon Trainer with an epic 365 Days of ActivitiesBecome the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this awesome 365 activity book, test your Pokémon skills by completing a different activity each day for a full year. This brain-busting, full-colour activity book is packed full of your favourite Pokémon and includes puzzles, codes, word games and more, to improve your Pokémon knowledge.Packed full of 365 fun activities to complete over the course of a year, to test and improve your Pokémon knowledge. Do you know your Snivy from your Snorlax? Can you tell a Rock-type from a Steel-type? And how good are you at identifying Pokémon just from their ears? Embark on an exciting, challenging and fun year-long adventure to find out the answers to all these questions and more!By the time you’ve completed the 365th activity you’ll be the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer!Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

A perfect gift for young graduates!From the beloved World of Eric Carle comes a vibrant journey into the amazing possibilities that lie ahead.Just like Brown Bear imagines all the wonderful things that Baby Bear can be, this colorful board book inspires little graduates (ages 0-3) to dream big as they take their first steps forward. TIME TO GROW is a heartfelt gift for kids of all ages, plus a great present for graduation, baby showers, birthdays, and other new beginnings!With enchanting illustrations by Eric Carle and a heartwarming message, it's the perfect way to say "No matter who you choose to be, no matter what you do, one truth is forever... I am proud of you!"Look for other World of Eric Carle books to celebrate milestone with your little one:- BABY BEAR'S BUSY DAY- BEAR HUGS! FROM BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS- BROWN BEAR'S LITTLE BOOK OF THANKS- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS ABC- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS 123- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS COLORS- BROWN BEAR AND FRIENDS SHAPES

經典、簡約與創新把LESS IS MORE發揮到極致，讓經典雋刻、引領潮流。在世界最知名的甜點一級戰區，La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac是巴黎最著名的法式甜點店之一，由全方位的星級主廚希里爾‧黎涅克（Cyril Lignac）所創立。黎涅克將法式傳統工藝與當代審美相融合，他的甜點造型簡潔優雅，色彩和諧，極具藝術感，完美詮釋了「美味即是視覺藝術」的理念。《Le Figaro》曾將其評為「巴黎最佳甜點店」，也被《Vogue》讚譽為「將巴黎甜點提升至全新高度的創新者」。La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac 以其對傳統法式甜點的精雕細琢和現代創新結合而著稱。如檸檬塔、蘭姆巴巴、巧克力塔、千層酥、巴黎－布列斯特、馬卡龍和閃電泡芙等經典法式甜點。每一款經典甜點都帶有創新設計，無論是在形狀、口感，還是風味搭配上，總是給人耳目一新的感覺。本書收錄55款店鋪的招牌代表作品，由黎涅克與La Pâtisserie甜點師貝諾瓦‧庫弗朗（Benoît Couvrand）共同設計。每個甜點的製作步驟都十分詳細，並配有清晰的圖片和分解步驟。書中也展示了如何製作糕點的基本技術，如製作酥皮、奶油和各種餡料，還深入解釋了食材的搭配和選擇，讓讀者能夠理解每道甜點的精髓。這不僅僅是一本兼具實用性與美學價值的甜點食譜書，也是對法式甜點文化的完美致敬。專業推薦• all YU can bake 法式甜點師｜Eva Yu 游舒涵• Petit Pafé主廚｜Jasmine• 巴黎米其林甜點主廚兼博主 @cake_ensoleille｜Mimi Luy• LARBRE DE VIE 創辦人兼主廚｜TED CALEK、創辦人兼甜點師傅｜陳翊璇• 烘焙職人、YouTuber｜巧兒灶咖 Ciao! Kitchen• WUnique主廚｜吳宗剛• 法朋烘焙甜點總經理｜李依錫• 臺師大歐文所教授、飲食書作者｜蔡倩玟一本非常地道，連法國百年甜點學校Ferrandi都收藏的法式甜點經典著作。大師在巴黎開店的配方、主廚多年習得的經驗和小技巧都收藏在這本書裡面。如果您在煩惱如何在台灣都可以學習正宗的法國甜點，把它放在學習清單，一定會是個絕佳的開始。－－巴黎米其林甜點主廚兼博主 @cake_ensoleille｜Mimi Luy一道道通往法式經典的鑰匙，帶您探索經典與創新的完美結合。－－LARBR

工作升遷、業績達標、收入增加、發展副業、通過考試、取得檢定資格、成功減重、學會外語等各項重要技能⋯⋯善用小目標時間管理，把任務由大化小，時間由長至短，落實成為每日可達成的行動步驟！★日本高人氣精神科醫師／作家樺澤紫苑盛讚★「明明有很多事情想做，卻忙到沒有時間去做。」「我不擅長做時間管理或行動計畫，無法達成目標會厭惡自己。」「雖然已經朝著目標和夢想出發，卻沒辦法勤勤懇懇地持續下去。」「每天也都在努力，卻看不到什麼明顯的成果。」你是否也有這樣的煩惱呢？許多人活得渾渾噩噩、找不到生活的目的，有想做的事、有目標、有夢想，真的是很幸福的事。你需要的，只是一套能夠真正幫助自己更有效達成目標的方法！本書作者吉武麻子現為日本企業研修顧問、時間管理師，也是在日本發行100萬部的時間管理系列著作的監修老師。儘管如此，在她從韓國求學工作回日本之前，她也一度覺得自己是個很容易做事半途而廢、三心二意的「半吊子」。後來，她透過穩步實現願望、完成自我期許，獲得充實的成就感與肯定感，在韓國生活9年後，回日本逐步發展成為時間管理師，和超過3,000人分享達成目標和夢想的方法。透過本書，理解並掌握這些重點和技巧：• 達成目標的三項要素• 定下目標卻無法達成的三個常見理由• 長期目標的五個陷阱• 有效落實計畫的三步驟• 學會目標的分解計畫術，設定用1年達成的目標，將「1年目標」分解成四個「3個月目標」，再把「3個月目標」分解成「1個月目標」，然後把「1個月目標」分解成「1週．1天目標」• 當進度不如預期時，從「目標」、「時間」、「行動」這三個角度找出原因• 了解自己「沒有時間」的真正原因• 掌握讓行動持續下去的三大關鍵• 把「就是想達成！」的動力泉源挖出來• 學會有效回顧計畫、調整腳步，善用手帳和數位工具敦促持續行動從願景變成長期目標，從長期目標變成短期目標，再從短期目標變成今天要做的事，這種小目標盤點的工作，可說就是實現夢想最重要的一件事。因為做得到，才能夠長期實踐下去，才有完成目標和實現夢想的可能性！達成目標靠的不只是DO，而是妥善PLAN，讓DO能夠持續進行下去。人們經常把一年內可以做到的事看得太高，又把十年內可以做到的事看得太低。把目標分解成長期、中期、短期，分解任務是為了：1.）減輕心理負擔；2.）推估出正確的時間；3.）能夠立刻踏出行動的第一步。你想活出怎樣的人生？善用小目標時間管理術，幫助

西班牙暢銷童書，歡迎來到夢幻獨角獸王國！小女孩克勞蒂亞剛進入魔法學院，學習魔法與獨角獸的奧祕。期末飛行考試在即，她能否與新朋友們攜手完成挑戰？Do you believe in unicorns? School, friendship, and a certain magical beast will enchant beginning readers in this first of a series. Welcome to Unicornia, the most wonderful place ever! Claudia is about to start her first day at the Unicornia Academy of Magic, where she'll learn all about spells, potions, and most importantly, unicorns! But she will need to ace her first unicorn flying test at the end of the week if she hopes to advance. With the help of her new friends, will Claudia learn to ride in record time? Get ready for unicorns, glitter, and magic galore in this shimmering story of friendship and fun. Originally published in Spain, the popular series, with sweet illustrations and a simple, humorous text, is poised to charm young unicorn fans everywhere.

The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon--and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent...but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain shoul

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid--book two in her fan-favorite Game Changers series.Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that--definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him--except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option...Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming

Jinwoo is alarmed to learn about the timeless war between the Monarchs and the Rulers―a war that, according to the King of the Giants, will soon rage on Earth. To complicate matters, the world’s third-strongest hunter is found dead, and Jinwoo’s father is the primary suspect―despite having been lost to a gate ten years ago! The two members of Ahjin Guild head for the US to attend the International Guild Conference and get to the bottom of things. Little do they realize that setting foot in America means crossing paths with Dongsoo Hwang, who has a bone to pick with Jinwoo about the death of his brother―and isn’t above using Jinho as bait!

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view.Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way.Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.

☆恐龍大軍來襲☆由十隻全新的恐龍擔綱演出的帥氣繪本，重磅來襲！ 這不僅是一本非常有趣且溫馨的圖畫書，別忘了，它同時也是一本細緻的恐龍圖鑑，請細細品味每一隻發脾氣的恐龍唷！這一次，我們將有十隻全新的恐龍擔綱演出，一起討論「發脾氣」！☆恐龍也會發脾氣☆ 反差萌的恐龍讓孩子產生共鳴。孩子偶爾會有發脾氣的時候，不開心、生病或是有需求卻被拒絕時，父母親該面對偶爾失控的孩子？本書藉由許多種可能讓孩子發脾氣的情境，例如不開心、很失望、被制止等，以一隻隻可愛的恐龍演繹出孩子「發脾氣」可能出現的狀況，還原孩子失控時的感覺──會摔門、大吼大叫、亂丟東西……讓孩子經由幽默並輕鬆的故事情節知道發脾氣原來這麼恐怖，也告訴孩子，當我們面對這些不愉快的事情時，我們只能發脾氣嗎？不，我們可以像恐龍一樣，慢慢緩和自己的情緒，慢慢平靜下來，然後收拾殘局並道歉。☆最適合親子共讀的圖畫書☆ 這是一本適合親子共讀的圖畫書，爸媽可以陪著孩子一起讀，讓孩子挑戰自我，像恐龍一樣學會處理自己的脾氣，也可以和孩子討論，如果發脾氣了該怎麼收拾後續呢？這些都可以藉由此書討論或是學習，是情緒處理教學的最佳範本。 全書除了有可愛的恐龍，也在每一頁有許多細節，佐以極為流暢的押韻文字，並以問句形式開頭，很適合爸媽和孩子一起唸唷！☆SEL情緒素養繪本☆SEL是社會情緒學習（Social Emotional Learning），為目前備受關注的教育趨勢。經研究證明，良好的SEL對兒童心理健康與學業成就有相當大的助益。學習SEL，培養孩子五大核心能力： 1. 自我覺察（Self -awareness） 2. 自我管理（Self -management） 3. 社會覺察（social awareness ） 4. 人際技巧（relationship skills） 5. 負責任的決策（Responsible Decision Making）透過《恐龍怎麼發脾氣？》這本繪本，用有趣的方式一起學習SEL，讓孩子學會換位思考，培養孩子的同理心吧！恐龍回來囉！暢銷書籍「恐龍怎麼（How do dinosaurs）……」系列再度席捲而來！　★★榮獲2023好情緒SEL繪本100選★★廣受全世界兒童歡迎的生活教育圖畫書：「恐龍怎麼（How do dinosaurs）……」系列再度隆重登場，想知道恐龍怎麼發脾氣？他們在生氣的時候會怎

Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello’s epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous finale to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series!Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs!It's time for one last fantabulous challenge with Mr. Lemoncello-the world's most famous gamemaker! This time everything is on the line—literally! Mr. Lemoncello has invited thirteen lucky 13 year-olds—including his biggest fan, Kyle Keeley— to compete in the final games. The winner of these games will become the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE GAME MAKING EMPIRE!!! But uh-oh--someone is trying to destroy Mr. Lemoncello empire and all it stands for: imagination, games, books . . . knowledge! Can Kyle Keeley stop them and make his dreams come true?Get ready for a whirlwind adventure that takes us from the lions of the New York Public Library to the Choose Your Own Thrill-Venture Roller Coaster inside the brand-new Lemoncelloland a

The first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Last Kids on Earth series--now in graphic novel form! Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and the fiercest girl Jack knows, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?

在耶誕節彩排的偶遇，讓 Aviva 和 Holly 發現了彼此竟是失散多年的雙胞胎姊妹！一位活潑外向、夢想登上百老匯舞台；一位內斂溫柔、立志成為作家。他們決定互換家庭過節，親身體驗對方的節日傳統。從糖梅仙子到馬鈴薯煎餅，交換的不只是節慶方式，更是重新認識自我與家庭的旅程。細膩描寫節日氛圍與童年困惑，甜中帶暖，是一部關於發現與連結的動人作品。When Aviva Davids and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior's center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only skin deep, though, because while Aviva has a big personality and even bigger Broadway plans, Holly is more the quiet dreamer type who longs to become a famous author like her grandfather. One thing the girls do have in common is their curiosity about how the other celebrates the holidays. What better way to discover the magic of the holidays than to experience them firsthand? The girls secretly trade lives, planning to stage a dramatic reveal to their families. Two virtual strangers swapping homes, holidays, and age-old traditions-what c