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From the No.1 International Bestselling author of The Atlas SixCHICAGO, SOMETIME. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change.Everything else, however, is slightly different.Both obsessive, eccentric personalities, Aldo Damiani and Charlotte Regan struggle to be without each other from the moment they meet. The truth - that he is a clinically depressed, anti-social theoretician and she is a manipulative liar with a history of self-sabotage - means the deeper they fall in love, the more troubling their reliance on each other becomes.ALONE WITH YOU IN THE ETHER is a glimpse into the nature of love, what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as if you're not broken.Reader re

From the acclaimed author of The Real Boy and The Lost Girl comes a wondrous and provocative fantasy about a kingdom beset by monsters, a mysterious school, and a girl caught in between them.If no one notices Marya Lupu, is likely because of her brother, Luka. And that's because of what everyone knows: that Luka is destined to become a sorcerer.The Lupus might be from a small village far from the capital city of Illyria, but that doesn't matter. Every young boy born in in the kingdom holds the potential for the rare ability to wield magic, to protect the country from the terrifying force known only as the Dread. For all the hopes the family has for Luka, no one has any for Marya, who can never seem to do anything right. But even so, no one is prepared for the day that the sorcerers finally arrive to test Luka for magical ability, and Marya makes a terrible mistake. Nor the day after, when the Lupus receive a letter from a place called Dragomir Academy--a mysterious school for wayward y

明明業績漂亮達標，為何老闆說沒賺錢？ 面對各種與數字有關的問題， 部門的管理方法、老闆問的獲利、客戶在乎的行銷方案， 用圖解PDCA會計法掌握財報重點， 讓你的決策更精準、更有說服力！ 不論你目前在公司哪個部門，負責什麼工作（管理、業務、行銷、宣傳……）， 只要懂一點「會計運作」的方法，就能達成公司賦予的任務，甚至超過120%的預期！ ★★運用會計方法做管理，決策的關鍵不誤判 或許你一看到數字就害怕，或許你不是主管職，覺得財報跟你無關。其實，許多工作事項和內容都與會計息息相關，無論你是老闆還是員工，都得面對數字問題。因此，為了讓你簡單學會，作者運用大量圖解加上重點整理，深入淺出教你看懂財報，運用在做預算、下決策等工作上。你該看…… ‧以為收到錢？那可不，因為貨款有帳期 ‧以為賺到淨利？小心應付帳款暴增、帳期長 ‧以為公司賺錢？最好確認口袋裡的現金狀況 ‧以為呆帳再賺就有？錯！業績成長10倍也賺不回來 ‧以為庫存是倉管的事？所有存貨都得列入損失 ★★「財務三表」重點整理，讓管理者、投資人好輕鬆！ 客戶公司的損益表看起來有獲利，但為何還是倒我帳？該如何交叉比較財務報表，看出檯面上不說的秘密呢？本書透過最簡單的圖解，教你看懂財務三表的關鍵眉角，不管是客戶信用狀況、自己公司業績走向，或是投資股票選公司……，你都能一目瞭然。 ‧什麼是損益表？圖解5重點一目瞭然 ‧什麼是資產負債表？圖解15張表顯現端倪 ‧什麼是現金流量表？看出賺錢公司倒閉的原因 ★★用PDCA執行目標，淨利必能達成120%！ 為何編列年度預算，總是搞到紙上談兵？那是因為你沒有用PDCA的方法，本書教你會計結合PDCA的超強管理流程應用法。 ‧PDCA循環是指Plan（計畫）→ Do（實行）→ Check（驗證）→ Act（改善） ‧Plan 把執行方法具體化，設定任務目標 ‧Do抓住實踐計畫的3重點，團隊自然有動力向前 ‧Check‧Act 用引導管理法，輕鬆達成120%的年度目標 不只如此，本書還有： ‧如何讓每個員工幫公司把關盈虧的安全線？ ‧怎麼配置店面、人事費……，公司才最賺？ ‧怎樣訂定「年度預算」，你和公司才好過？ 一次教你學會活用會計知識，成為一流工作者！ 【本書特色】 ‧豐富圖解說明，讓數字視覺化，一看就記住。 ‧提供新任課長8則故事案例，教你用會計知識創造業績。 ‧財務三表、管理會計、投

Now an Original Series on Prime Video!Exclusive QR code with behind-the-scenes material from The Summer I Turned Pretty show!Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come.But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

Amazing Machines: Snow Machines follows the animal team as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love.From bumper cars to spinning wheels, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parkers bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mittons simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Cool Cars, Patrolling Police Cars and Roaring Rockets

"MAY ALL THAT YOU WISH TO PROTECT BURN TO ASHES…”Having witnessed the staggering power of the Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo can’t wait to level up and reach those heights, and what better way to do so than to mobilize his army of soldiers against an S-rank dungeon’s worth of giants?Saving a country abandoned by the rest of the world has its benefits—international renown, the expansion of his guild, an invitation to the most prestigious hunter conference in the world—but perhaps the most unexpected bonus is a run-in with another Monarch who brings not-so-welcome tidings. If he’s to be believed, a war is coming that not even Jinwoo is strong enough to stop…

“The Underdogs will have young readers HOWLING with laughter, SNIFFING for clues, and BARKING with delight.” ―Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, creators of the Real Pigeons seriesPerfect for fans of comical animal do-gooders like The Bad Guys, The InvestiGators, and The Chicken Squad, this hilarious chapter book series follows a group of bumbling dog detectives and their newest recruit―a cat! In this second case, the Underdogs must sniff out the identity of an art forger.Crime is on the rise in Dogtown, and it’s all thanks to a mysterious art forger! They’ve stolen one of Puplo Picasso’s masterpieces out of a museum and swapped it with a fake. Such a big case would normally go to the Top Dog detectives, but they’re out of town on vacation . . .So it’s time to call in the Underdog Detective Agency: with Barkley the German shepherd, Carl the Chihuahua, Dr. Spots the Dalmatian, and Fang . . . the cat. (Yes, a cat!) What the Underdogs lack in skill, they make up for in grit and determination.

From A for (dining) alone to Z for Zakuski, ‘a Russian hors d’oeuvre’, An Alphabet for Gourmets takes us through a selection of food essays by the incomparable M. F. K. Fisher, alighting on long-time obsessions and idiosyncratic digressions to wholly charming effect.Admired by W. H. Auden as one of the greatest American writers, M. F. K Fisher never focuses on just the food set before her. Instead, with unfailingly elegant prose, an eye for evocative detail and a knack for sharp-edged wit, she draws us in to the whole experience: from the company to the setting, from the preparation to the scraped-clean plate. She liberates her readers from caution, sweeps away adherence to culinary tradition, and celebrates cooking, eating and dining in all its guises.Evocative, thoughtful, with a light touch and a wry humour, these essays illustrate with captivating ease why M. F. K. Fisher has become one of the most beloved and admired food writers of the twentieth century.‘I do not know of anyone i

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet?Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr.Daria Deerwin to join a research study on polar bears. How many times in life do you get a chance to come face-to-face with a real polar bear in the wild? Rafe is ready to find out!Alaska is pinkie-freezing, hair-freezing, snot-freezing cold, but Rafe might be headed for a meltdown. He's spending every waking moment with Penelope, who he definitely has a crush on, and a polar bear Dr.Deerwin is tracking goes missing...with poachers on the tundra. It's up to Rafe, Penelope, and their new friends to save the day in Rafe's coolest adventure yet.

Boom! Snap! Whiz! Zap! The Magnificent Makers chapter book series is filled with science, adventure, and characters kids will love! Every book includes two science activities kids can do at home!A modern-day Magic School Bus for the chapter book reader!Pablo, Violet, and twins Devin and Skylar are zapped back to the Maker Maze for a weather-themed challenge! This time, they get to learn all about wind, the water cycle, and how storms are created. But even though the Maker Maze is as exciting as ever, Devin seems to be a little blue.InStorm Chasers, the kids learn that sometimes our emotions can create storms inside of us, and that's okay. Don't miss the other books in the series!

Beetle gives Stick Insect an attention-grabbing coat for his birthday - but is that what Stick Insect really wants? A delightful story about friends learning to understand each other. It's almost Stick Insect's birthday, and his fashionable friend Beetle can't wait to give him his present - a purple puffy coat! The coat draws a lot of attention and makes Stick Insect really stick out in the crowd. Beetle thinks that's terrific! He takes Stick Insect all over town, happily boasting and bragging (while Stick Insect waits behind a tree, in a pile of leaves, or under a bench).Oh, dear - maybe Stick Insect isn't as happy about the purple puffy coat as Beetle is! What can Beetle do to make Stick Insect feel more comfortable? Charming illustrations bring to life both characters' endearing struggles in this warm and humorous story about friendship and understanding each other.

Press the 5 buttons to play Magic Xylophone with Bluey and Bingo. Sound panel looks like an xylophone!Press the buttons to join in Bluey and Bingo's game of Magic Xylophone in this super fun sound book with 5 different sounds! Do a "Ding!"Bluey and Bingo love playing Magic Xylophone with Dad, but can they learn to share?Bluey and Bingo have a magic xylophone that can freeze Dad in space and time. Help Bluey and Bingo freeze and unfreeze Dad by pressing each of the coloured buttons on your Magic Xylophone when you spot them in the story. Also includes a sound button of Bluey and Bingo laughing!

What makes us who we are? And why do we lead one life and not another? Asle, an ageing painter and widower who lives alone on the southwest coast of Norway, is reminiscing about his life. His only friends are his neighbour, 彎leik, a traditional fisherman-farmer, and Beyer, a gallerist who lives in the city. There, in Bj rgvin, lives another Asle, also a painter but lonely and consumed by alcohol. Asle and Asle are doppelg鄚gers - two versions of the same person, two versions of the same life, both grappling with existential questions about death, love, light and shadow, faith and hopelessness. Jon Fosse's Septology, collected in English here for the first time, is a transcendent exploration of the human condition, and a radically other reading experience - incantatory, hypnotic, and utterly unique

連大人都想排隊報名的「葳姐親子英語共學」版主葳姐領軍！ 橫跨金融、電子科技、英語教學界最強專業師資群！ ★隨書附贈！發音示範！QR Code線上音檔，現學現說！ ◎please代表請，但如果說：「Give me some water, please.」你就會被當成奧客。 ◎別再跟部屬說：Do you understand?（你懂我意思嗎？）， 更好的說法是：Do you get it? ◎點餐要用哪個動詞？別用order，你得說：I’d like to have… ◎say、tell、talk，都是「說」，用法差在哪？see、look、watch，又該怎麼分？ 本書作者周昱葳（葳姐），成立「葳姐親子英語共學」線上平臺近5年， 因為簡單說故事，且具有MBA商學院背景， 她設計的英語線上課程，實用到連大人都搶報名。 本書從心智圖、片語動詞、時態變化、助動詞、基本句型， 搭配超過200組的生活例句、實戰練習題， 告訴你，英文要學好，這6個動詞就夠了！ ◎ 六大動詞，10天英語表達能力速成 介紹六大動詞：be、have、do、say、get、make， 教你用你早就會的簡單動詞，食衣住行玩，完整表達自己的想法、經驗。 問同事午餐哪裡吃？have lunch比eat lunch更道地！ like只代表喜歡？美國明星泰勒絲曾在致詞典禮上，提到了20次的like。 本書特別收錄like六大用法 ╳ 大明星金句 ╳ 獨創心情溫度計（第4天）。 ◎ 職場、考試、生活，一定會用到的動詞 用圖像式記憶，教你從核心字義掌握，一學就懂！例如： ‧打開（關掉）電視，用open（close）？正確是：turn on（turn off）。 ‧交報告怎麼說？你可以用turn in the report，或是submit the report。 ‧take（拿） ＋ off（離開）＝請假： I want to take two days off.（我想要請假兩天。） ‧搭公車用get on、搭乘計程車則是用get into。 ‧倒垃圾、外帶食物，都是用take out。 ◎ 職場英文好好聊！疑問詞＆附加問句 只要用5W1H，就能輕鬆打開話匣子，跟別人聊不停！例如： Who’s calling?（電話中，請問你是誰？） Who will join us?（誰會跟我們一起去？） When will the

In this fresh story with the feel of a timeless legend, the moon falls out of the sky and shatters, and a granddaughter, grandfather and assortment of forest creatures must use their creativity to put it back together.One fateful night, the moon shines so big and so bright that it is too heavy to hold itself up in the sky. When it tumbles down and breaks into many glimmering pieces, Luna sees the whole thing. Her grandfather Poppa warns that without the moon in the sky, the oceans will stop moving and the earth will start to wobble. Luna and Poppa must mend it, but they may not be able to do it all on their own.The mountain is alive with creatures big and small whose watchful eyes also saw the moon fall. Together, can they find all the shards, stick them together, and get the moon safely back into the sky?In this enchanting tale with a timeless, folklore feel, a girl, her grandfather, and all the animals of the mountain hold the power to set the world right and forever leave their mark

Soon to be a Netflix film! This classic story by Roald Dahl is about to get its Netflix debut, based on the musical inspired by the original 1988 novel.Matilda Wormwood is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different, but there she has to face the dreaded Mrs. Trunchbull, a terror of a headmistress. Soon Matilda realizes that she can wield her genius in more ways than one--she has remarkable powers which help her fight back. It will take extraordinary skill and exceptional strength to stand up for what's right, and Matilda might just be the one to do it!

冬天時有些動物要冬眠，有些動物會遷徙到溫暖的地方，但你知道冬眠之前要做哪些準備嗎？沒有地圖，為何動物能年年遷徙到固定的地點過冬呢？翻開《動物過冬大解密》知識問答翻翻書，尋找解答吧！A fascinating insight into the world of animals - and their many tricks and tactics for surviving the winter months. Lift the flaps to discover the answers to all kinds of delightful questions, from whether hibernators get hungry and how honeybees stay warm, to which animals migrate the furthest and why they don't need maps.

Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is determined to discover the truth behind her uncle's mysterious disappearance when she travels to his home with Mum and Aunt Lilian. After years of hoping Aveline's uncle would return, they have finally decided to sell his house - but Aveline and Harold have other plans.Sneaking into her uncle's study, Aveline discovers he had been researching possible supernatural activity around an ancient burial mound - and linked this with the unexplained disappearances of other local villagers. Dark, magical forces are at work, and they'll do anything to remain hidden, as Aveline and Harold soon learn...Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison and Jennifer Killick.

「What I cannot create, I do not understand.」 - Richard Feynman最實用演算法指南，讓你在隨機森林裡也不迷航。本書挑選出最實用、出現頻率最高的演算法及相關例題，並以C++實作，透過實作來了解每一種演算法的流程，同時每章節後皆附上 LeetCode 或 APCS考古題與線上批改系統連結供讀者練習。本書適合…✪修習資料結構與演算法之學生✪準備APCS或程式競試的學生✪準備面試或轉職成為軟體工程師的你本書特色✪挑選出最實用且出現頻率最高的演算法，並附上每個演算法的步驟圖解與實作程式碼✪每章節後皆附上LeetCode 或 APCS考古題與線上批改系統連結供讀者練習✪仿照大學教材與進度編排，可做為大學課程的輔助或先修教材✪講解常見的C++ STL 用法及操作原理，熟悉 C++ STL的使用能夠使你在程式競賽或面試中脫穎而出✪程式競賽中常見的技巧或相關注意事項電子資源https://github.com/lkm543/Algorithm

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Book comes an honest and touching new picture book about the ups and downs of friendship. Walter and Xavier are best friends. They do everything together! But then...quietly...slowly...Xavier becomes best friends with someone else. Walter goes from feeling hurt and left out to feeling confused and angry to feeling just plain lonely. Until one morning he wakes up feeling a tiny bit hopeful. That day, while out for a hike by himself, he meets Ollie. Could this be the beginning of a new friendship? Sometimes best friends aren't forever, and that's okay. Because there might be a new pal waiting just around the corner.

屢獲殊榮的Life on Mars作者又帶來了新的搞笑故事，一個女孩正在奇特的不尋常動物收容所裡尋找她的完美寵物。科普利縣動物收容所有土豚，蜥蜴，鵝，鼬鼠等等。 但是他們有小狗嗎？ 帶著馬車的女孩準備領養狗－－而不是土豚，蜥蜴或鵝！ 收容所經理可以幫助她找到一隻完美寵物嗎？A girl seeks her perfect pet at a wonderfully unusual animal shelter in this comical read-aloud by the award-winning creator of Life on MarsThe Copley County Animal Shelter has an aardvark, a lizard, a goose, a weasel, and plenty more. But do they have a puppy? The girl with her wagon is ready to adopt a dog—not an aardvark, lizard, or goose! Can the shelter manager help her to find her perfect pet?

Celebrate the World Cup with this lift-the-flap football book. Join in to help the footballer bring the trophy home!Ready, shoot . .. SCORE! Can you help the busy footballer to win the match? Join in and use the flaps to pass the ball, tackle the player, and shoot for the goal. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore.The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green. Recommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Busy Day series: Astronaut Athlete Builder Chef Farmer Firefighter Footballer Train Driver Vet

Funniest children’s graphic novel of 2021 for readers aged 5+Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together in the hilarious seventh book of this blockbuster graphic novel series!The perfect first book for young 5 year-old, 6 year-old, 7 year old and 8 year-old readers looking for funny, high interest books that are an accessible read, where they'll discover the joys of friendship, working together and the power of imagination. Featuring three short stories and a super fun ocean fact page – and joke page too!

Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. This vibrant and uplifting picture book explores how to overcome shyness in a gentle and familiar way. When Timmy's classmates begin to prepare for the school play, Timmy longs to be a part of the performance.However, feelings of shyness and fear threaten to stop Timmy from doing what they love. With a bit of help from their friend, Nia, and a whole lot of bravery, will Timmy ever be able to strike up the courage to perform on stage?By depicting these feelings as a roaring, wild lion, Harry Woodgate poignantly and vividly describes how it feels to be overwhelmed with anxiety. This picture book is perfect for readers who struggle with their confidence and is a warm reminder that we can do anything we put our minds to."A gorgeously flamboyant picture book with a non-binary protagonist and a gentle, supp

Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. A must-read for students and adults alike. -School Library Journal, Starred Review Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can't stop thinking about them. Those people weren't magic. They were like me. Different like me. I'm autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won't let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine. Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials

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 has been invited to a sleepover, which is always fun, but this time it's even more exciting because she will be staying at her mermaid friend's house under the sea!It's so much fun spending time with her watery friends, but while she's there Isadora meets a mermaid called Emerald who doesn't seem to be having such a nice time.In the middle of the night, when everyone else is fast asleep, Emerald finally reveals to Isadora what has been troubling her. Can Isadora help Emerald sort out her problem? It's the beginning of an amazing underwater adventure!Beautiful gift edition with silver sprayed edges and packed with extra activities and things to make and do.

A brilliantly funny picture book about two best friends who just can't agree! Hank and Hoog are best friends - they do EVERYTHING together. Until one morning, when a single, crisp, brown leaf falls to the ground... Hank is so annoyed! Falling leaves mean winter is coming, and Hank definitely does not like winter.BRRRRRRR! But Hoog is overjoyed! Hoog loves winter - the snow, the snuggles, all of it! AHHHHHHH! Will these two friends learn to put their differences aside? You bet they will! They may not agree on winter, but there's something they both definitely like: each other. And there's nothing more important than being best friends. With a laugh-out-loud story bursting with personality and beautiful illustrations full of heart, I Definitely Don't Like Winter is an instant picture book classic The perfect read for winter, and all year round! With themes of friendship, disagreement, compromise and honesty

這次輪到 Donut 當主角！當他聽說有一塊傳說中的絕世好吃餅乾藏在某處，他立刻展開尋寶之旅──只不過，過程比想像更驚險。從偷偷溜出水上樂園、穿越鯊魚出沒的海域，到面對一隻可怕的醃黃瓜對手，每一步都驚險萬分。但對 Donut 來說，為了餅乾，冒一點風險也值得！The Inflatables don't get pumped. They stay pumped! Inflata-pals and bouncy BFFs Cactus, Flamingo, Donut, and Watermelon are ready for a fresh wave of drama in this hilariously action-packed graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys!Holey sprinkles! Donut's going on a treasure hunt. The prize? The most delicious cookie ever tasted. But to find it, he needs to sneak his inflata-pals out of the water park, survive shark-infested seas, and take on a petrifying Pickle. Will the holey hero make it back unpopped, or will the cookie crumble once and for all?

Come with the Mob Squad on an amazing adventure through the Overworld in this official Minecraft novel! The village of Cornucopia is practically perfect in every way. Plenty of food, cozy homes, and a huge wall to keep everyone safe from the scary world outside. What more could a kid possibly need? Well, a lot, actually. Mal, a fearless girl, needs adventure, and her friends are right there with her: Lenna, a dreamer whose family underestimates her every day. Tok and Chug, brothers who love to build stuff (Tok) and smash stuff (Chug). They're best friends, and in a town whose grown-ups value safety over bravery and fitting in over standing out, they're the bad apples. But when a mysterious mob sneaks past Cornucopia's defenses, the village is in huge trouble. And nobody knows what to do. Finally faced with the adventure she's always wanted, Mal and her friends defy the rules their elders have always followed and set out beyond the wall for the first time. On their journey across the Ov

布布這隻哈巴狗，還有他的主人貝拉和好朋友傑克，正興奮地計劃一場公路旅行。這將會是一段充滿新奇景點和活動的旅程！但當傑克無法一同前往時，貝拉和布布決定在旅途中找一件特別的紀念品送給他。布布和貝拉能否找到傑克心愛的完美紀念品呢？全書滿版的彩色插圖，這本幽默可愛的日記風格早期章節書，絕對適合所有認為毛茸茸伙伴最好的讀者！A seventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!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! Bub the pug; his human, Bella; and their friend Jack are excited to go on a road trip. There will be so much to see and do! But when Jack can no longer come, Bella and Bub vow to bring him something special from their trip. Can Bub and Bella find the perfect souvenir for Jack? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is t

我的骨頭為什麼這麼硬？我的心臟為什麼一直跳？食物吃進去後跑去哪裡了？這本書把身體裡的器官變成一群愛說話的小角色，用幽默逗趣的方式幫孩子解答「身體是怎麼運作的」。用最簡單的語言講解身體的運動、消化、呼吸與循環，是孩子第一本人體知識書。What gives me shape? How do I move? What's blood for? And where does my food go? Take a peek inside the human body and discover what's really going on - with help from a characterful cast of body parts!看開箱影片https://youtu.be/VwDSJTqy4X4?si=_dUAUELZ1Vf08f1L

本書是針對大學及其他日本語教育機構初級程度學員所編纂的日本語教科書。 本書最大的特色是：以「JLPTUFS學術性日語Can-do列表（簡稱：AJ Can-do列表）」之初級後半段為基礎指標所編撰。JLPTUFS即為「Japanese Language Program of TUFS」，係針對本校外國留學生所設計的。AJ Can-do列表著重於「學術性日語能力」，目的在於檢視學生使用日語實際能力。所謂「學術性日語能力」是指大學生所應具備的能力，目的為使學生能夠使用日文來閱讀報章雜誌、概論和專業書籍；以及聽解課程內容；進行意見交流和口頭發表、撰寫報告和論文等。同時，也幫助學生養成大學教育所要求的發現問題、分析、解決問題的能力。初級日語課程內容是以日常生活中周遭事物的聽、說、讀、寫為主軸。 本書的目是透過AJ Can-do列表的課題練習，學生在練習基礎句型和詞彙之同時，習得「自我表達能力」及「相互溝通能力」。 本書預設學生在現實生活中遇到的場合與情境，設計登場人物及對話，進而編撰輕鬆的會話內容與課題。在學習項目當中，均分配為「流暢度」及「準確度」，使學生能夠循序漸進地習得內容。 本書出版之際，對照AJ Can-do列表，改編自東京外國語大學留學生日本語教育中心（JLC）編撰的『大学生の日本語Ⅰ・Ⅱ』試用版（2010）。本書的使用方法：1　對象與目標 本書主要是以日本國內外高等教育機構的日語學習者為對象。Vol.1（第1冊）為初級前半，Vol.2（第2冊）為初級後半。本書在「課題（タスク）」當中，編撰了現實或虛擬的情境，藉此展開會話及交流，而這些內容也能應用在現實生活中，裡面包含與大學生活密切相關的多樣化作業、差異文化理解的作業，學習者能藉由作業習得銜接中級與高級的初級句型。 本書目標是透過基本句型、詞彙的學習，以及藉由作業的實作，使學生習得「自我表達能力」及「與他人相互交流的能力」。２　本書的特色本書利用豐富的插圖，老師上課時無需提示，即能引導學生進行實作練習。在學習方面，注重「流暢度」與「準確度」的平衡，採取階段性的學習設計。每一課都附有中文的文法說明，內容請參考本校開發的e-Learning網站JPLANG（https://jplang.tufs.ac.jp/）英文版。除了英文之外，也提供了其它11國語言的文法說明，學習者可以善加利用這些功能來幫助學習。

Get the entire family into a holly-jolly mood by coloring in gorgeous images of the Christmas season's favorite festivities. With more than 120 images to color, Christmas Coloring Book is a gift your whole family will enjoy. Anyone can grab a box of crayons or package of markers and color in templates featuring Christmas trees and wreaths, presents and cookies, snowmen and that good ole St. Nick. Coloring can calm the mind just through the simple act of picking up a crayon. The rhythm and tactile experience of applying color to paper helps you connect to your body. When you're focusing on coloring a Christmas scene, you can quiet your everyday thoughts--and the stress of that ever-growing Christmas to-do list. And with pretty designs on the back of every page, you'll be able to relax for hours. Coloring is truly accessible to everyone. Even those who lack artistic experience can still create beautiful, finished pieces. And the best part is that there is no right or wrong way to color i

Blast off in a new out-of-this world graphic novel series from the bestselling creators Hello!LuckyMeet Astrid and Stella! These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo blasters and take off into the stratosphere! They’ll just need a few things before it’s time to go: their special space suits, lots and lots of snacks, and their trusty robot Bobo. When things go sideways, Astrid and Stella always rely on their go-to mottos to get them out of sticky situations: “We can do hard things!” and “Progress not perfection!”In their very first adventure, Astrid and Stella will discover the cute and cuddly planet Caturn and the beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they’ll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant―with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way. It’s all in a lightyear’s work for these intergalactic pals!

Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their third adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, that teaches them about climate change and what they can do to help.It’s Skip’s birthday and Finn has planned an exciting surprise for him―a trip in a hot-air balloon. As they lift off the ground and rise above the clouds, they think that this birthday adventure couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. But when a bird snatches Finn’s hat and goggles from him, a wild chase ensues. As they land on a small rocky island, they find that the bird has made a nest out of Finn’s things. An encounter with a local scientist reveals the surprising plight of these feathered friends….This book is an important introduction to the environmental concerns facing our wildlife, featuring colorful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip. They'll f

Batman returns to save both his hometown and the holiday season in this adult storybook adaptation of Tim Burton’s Super Hero classic.Just as three wise men once conspired to honor a baby, three deranged villains in Gotham City have hatched a clever plan of their own. But rather than traveling to Bethlehem and offering gifts, these narcissistic ne’er-do-wells are going to seize control of Gotham City’s government and power supply instead. Once again, the Dark Knight Detective is the city’s only hope for salvation―but defeating the combined forces of the Penguin, Catwoman, and unfettered capitalism is going to take a Christmas miracle! (And possibly a Bat-Plane.)Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Batman Returns with this tongue-in-cheek retelling of Tim Burton’s delightfully disturbing film. Reimagined into catchy verse and beautiful illustrations, this cautionary tale of identity, ambition, and the importance of work/life balance is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!STUNNI

The #1 New York Times bestseller! Big trucks may brag and roar, but small and steadfast wins the day in this cheerful story with timeless appeal. On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: BIG. That is, until the little snowplow joins the crew. None of the other trucks think that the little snowplow can handle the big storms, but he knows that he can do it--and just to be sure, he trains hard, pushing loads of gravel, pulling blocks of concrete, and doing plow lifts to get ready. But when a blizzard arrives, will the little snowplow's training be enough to clear the streets and handle unexpected trouble? Taking its place beside classics such as The Little Engine That Could and Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, this tale of a plucky little plow will find a clear path to readers' hearts.

你知道嗎？樹懶一週只排便一次；古羅馬人曾用鱷魚糞作為化妝品；甚至有人購買角鬥士的汗水；而猿猴與人類一樣會從腋下出汗！本書所有事實皆由《大英百科全書》驗證，並以巧妙的「事實接力」方式串連，讓讀者從動物到歷史，從奇聞到生理現象，沿途驚訝連連。多路徑閱讀設計與幽默插圖，使這場「惡趣味知識之旅」既開眼界又令人忍俊不禁。📖 亮點★ 經《大英百科全書》驗證，內容可靠★ 涵蓋自然、生物、歷史奇聞★ 多路徑閱讀，探索樂趣倍增Did 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 your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!

In Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast, we rejoin Badger, who is no longer feeling sad and is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast! It also looks like Badger has also eaten Dog's favourite blue ball... but all is not lost! Good things come to those who wait…The second story in this series of witty picture books, in this story Badger is no longer feeling blue, but now his friends are sad!Badger is feeling happy these days......even though he still has a big blue bottom.Life is good when you’re eating berries.But now Dog is sad.What can Badger do to help his friend?Badger is enjoying a big blueberry breakfast – his favourite food! But as he says good morning to his friends, he learns that Dog is very sad! He has lost the ball that he loves to play with. But will Badger be able to help?Featuring bold and characterful illustrations from award winning illustrator Ben Sanders this funny title will bring smiles to the faces of readers of any age.Blue Badger & The Big Breakfast is the second

Crab and Snail set out on a mission to be cooler than cool in their second unforgettable seaside adventure in the graphic early reader series by New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and beloved illustrator Jared Chapman.Starfish is pointy-perfect, so wow to the wow! And her tidal pool is filled with friends and fun things. But Crab and Snail weren't invited. While the best beach friends do everything they can to catch Starfish's attention and score an invite, they begin to realize that being kind just might be the coolest of cool.Crab and Snail are everyone's new favorite characters in the graphic early reader space. Fans of Narwhal & Jelly and Beak & Ally will love these quirky characters and clever stories.A character-based volume that reads like a cross between SpongeBob SquarePants and The Muppet Show.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) for The Invisible Whale (Book One)