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TIME創刊超過八十年，現在已是全世界最著名的新聞性周刊，對於世界各區域的局勢，以及商業的趨勢、科技發展與社會現況都有深入的報導，每期在世界各地區發行不同的版本，閱讀人數遍佈全球近三千萬人，為新聞性周刊的權威泰斗。TIME的創始人亨利‧魯斯與其友人在發行這份刊物時，抱持著相信進步、科學、持久價值和傳統的精神，他們希望透過發行TIME、FORTUNE及LIFE等刊物向美國讀者詳實地報導這個世界，選刊事實真相，以呈現問題的面貌，找出趨勢，提供遠見。他們相信一則報導說出大部分真相，呈現正確事實，得到讀者的注意，它就是一篇好文章。這正是TIME的特色，也是它贏得讀者或是樹立敵人的根源。TIME在全球扮演一個舉足輕重的角色，成為推動世界進步的重要力量之一。在時代交替、全球趨勢未明的情況下，TIME經常以冷靜、理智的態度，為全球讀者提供一盞明燈。

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Moon on an out-of-this-world adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels!Jack and Annie, are on a mission to save their friend, Morgan le Fey. The magic tree house whisks them away to the . . . MOON! And not only are they on the moon, but they’ve traveled to the FUTURE! This is like no other adventure Jack and Annie have been on before. This mission is OUT OF THIS WORLD!For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!Story Locale:The MoonSeries Overview: Now that we've established shelf presence, we will continute to publish at least two Magic Tree House graphic novels per year.

當Cassie收到一封「你是得獎者！」的神祕信，她以為夢想都能實現：有自己的房間、開心旅行、重新找回朋友……但真的得獎，就能填補心中的空缺嗎？An Indie BestsellerA Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerNPR Best of 2025Mega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy a mansion and get her own bedroom. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a

＼\好評熱銷再上市/／☆★☆★【百萬讀者認可！趣味解讀“設計模式+OOP”】★☆★☆全彩印刷+立體圖表+學習資源=詳盡解析全新升級，全新體驗儘管程式設計是嚴謹的，不容大話和戲說，但生活卻是多姿多彩的，而設計模式也不是孤立於現實世界所憑空想出來的理論。事實上所有的模式都可以在生活中找到對應，本書就是這種精神的實踐。透過主人翁小菜和大鳥的對話，將求職、面試、工作、交友、投資、兼職、辦公室文化、生活百態等等非常接近程式設計師生活原貌的場景寫到了書中，用一個個小故事來引出模式。本書由常被用來建造大型系統的Java語言所撰寫，共分為三個部分：第一部分是楔子，主要是給不熟悉物件導向程式設計的讀者們觀念說明，並透過一個例子的演變，介紹類別、封裝、繼承、多形、介面、集合等概念。第二部分是物件導向的意義和好處，以及幾個重要的設計原則。第三部分是本書的精華，講解23個設計模式，是對設計模式的複習，利用小菜夢到的超級模式大賽場景，把所有的物件導向和模式概念都擬人化，趣味性地複習設計模式之間的異同和關鍵點，看故事學技術，這才是IT人寓教於樂的終極目標啊！【本書看點】?趣味式真Java代碼?生動解析OOP觀念?卡片式重構23個GoF設計模式?對話式解讀知識點

Intrepid Agent Arthur is off on another mission. This time, he finds himself in the heart of the scorching desert, where he investigates kidnapping and stolen gold. He'll need your help to solve a selection of brain-bending puzzles if he's to save the day once again.

結合電玩冒險與校園生活的全新章節書，將孩子熟悉的遊戲語言，轉化為一場關於友情與選擇的故事。Kat、Tai 和 Alex 雖然是遊戲裡的常勝玩家，卻也是出了名的吵架搭檔。當學校宣布以 Otherworld 為主題的募款賽事後，原本的對立情緒仍未消散，讓組隊變得困難重重。就在此時，三人意外被吸入遊戲世界，真正面對危機與挑戰。殭屍來襲、防線崩解，唯有合作才能生存。作者兼繪者 Ash J. Wu 以幽默而不失溫度的方式，描寫孩子在衝突中學習信任與溝通。本書畫面豐富、節奏明快，適合喜愛遊戲題材，也正在摸索友情界線的讀者。A new chapter book series set in both a Minecraft-style video game world and the real world of elementary school where friendships will be tested, courage will be discovered, and teamwork will always win!Kat, Tai, and Alex are obsessed with the video game Otherworld. They strategize and play together all the time but are famous for their arguments while playing. They can't help being passionate about what they love!Fresh off their latest fight, the kids discover that their school fundraiser is going to be an Otherworld tournament! All three of them are ecstatic, but they're too stubborn to form a team while tensions are still running high. They'll have to set all of that aside, though, when Kat, Tai, and Alex are magically zapped in

From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Unlock your pet’s wildest behaviours in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to their secret lives, complete with exciting interviews with the scientists who research them.Back matter includes websites for do-it-yourself research, a bibliography of real studies and scientists, a glossary, and even some how-to-draws (how about tapeworms high-fiving on a poop rocket?). Bold, playful illustrations and witty text combine in this delightfully fun and gross page-flipper from the team behind Your Hidden Life: Unseen Jungle.

Hippo, meet potty! Another title in the brilliant, young picture book series from award-winning Steve Antony, bestselling creator of Please Mr Panda.Hippo Potty is the fourth title in exciting, young character-led picture book series from the award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda, Steve Antony.Can a reluctant little hippo be persuaded to use his potty?Style, simplicity and humour combine to make this original and engaging look at potty training a real must-have for all toddlers and their grown-ups. Featuring a wonderfully expressive hippo and a simple but playful text, this is a fresh and funny look at a key milestone moment from a stand-out picture book talent.Other titles in the series:Cat NapBird BathChick Pea

This book is the first book written by Omega Ministry, the reason why it is called the "Messenger of Time and Space" series because it was inspired by visions and dreams that I received—entirely from the Heavenly Father.Sometime back in 2012, a prophet named Patricia in Toronto prophesied about writing a book, saying that it would be revealed to the world. However, it wasn't until ten years later that I began writing. “Who Is Battling for Earth—The Clash of Spiritual Warfare” is the first book of the “Messenger of Time and Space” series.I never knew that in another dimension, another time and space, Someone had been watching, observing, protecting, and silently loving me all along, guarding me secretly. My life, which was nothing but a speck of dust among the multitudes, like a drop of water in the ocean—ordinary and unremarkable—became legendary due to Someone's intervention.How our story began – one day my world collided with His, and at a certain point in time, He (God) crossed time

Chip, the little penguin, tries to get out of swim lessons in this hilarious Level Two I Can Read Comic by Maddie Frost.Chip is starting swim school and he really isn’t looking forward to it.When Mom persuades Chip to go and watch, he bonds with new friend Lucy who has the swimmer shivers too. They enjoy themselves at the side of the pool, but when it’s time for the dance party swim—with bubbles and a disco ball—Chip and Lucy wonder if they’re missing out!Join Chip as he navigates this first-time experience with imagination and humor. This Level Two I Can Read Comics title, by Maddie Frost, is illustrated with comic panels and is perfect for children eager to read on their own.

Who wants to join the marching band? EVERYONE is welcome in this energetic, anarchic adventure with artwork by award-winning Littlest Yak illustrator Kate Hindley. Kate Hindley's picture books have sold over 180,000 copies and have won awards including the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and Oscar's Book Prize. This band gets bigger and louder on every page! Watch out for wrecking balls on the building site, tigers roaring in the jungle and yetis on the mountain.Everyone wants to join the fun . . .even aliens in outer space! Then it's time to zoom back home, wishing everyone goodnight, one by one. Addictive rhyming text and fun repeated words. Wind-down to bedtime at the end of the story.Funny detailed scenes including a building site, a beach, a jungle and outer space. Encourages counting skills - count all 10 members of the marching band!Get ready to stomp your feet and march along in time with the band, and have lots of adventures and laughs along the way!

Every evening after the museum closes, Amelia Cheeseheart and her best friend Webster go exploring.But what’s this? Special objects are being stolen from the museum’s Ancient Egyptian Room!Cleo the Cat Mummy is up to something...It's time for Amelia Cheeseheart to investigate!

Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Click graphic novel series and coauthor of the Besties series, returns with a new Olive story! Olive’s hopes for a relaxing two weeks at Camp Acorn Lake are challenged when two of her friends stop speaking to each other.A storm is brewing—in the skies and in Olive’s friend group. Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting…and it’s not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle. With Willow enjoying her busy activity and social schedule, Olive has no choice but to spend most of her time with unhappy first-time camper, Nat. It’s far from the fun-filled, sun-filled summer she had planned. Luckily, Olive is able to distract herself with a new challenge

Learn everything there is to know about the basketball master of the 3-point shot from the Golden State Warriors inThe Totally Awesome World of Steph Curry!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Steph Curry’s career on and off the basketball court. Play-by-plays of Curry’s athletic achievements, his masterful entrepreneurship, and extensive philanthropy, plus fun facts, quizzes, and trivia, are accompanied by plenty of graphics and illustrations capturing the life of this iconic athlete.Steph Curry is a beloved basketball player in the NBA; along with being the number #1 top-selling jersey, he is a four-time NBA champion, a multiple-time MVP, winner of multiple ESPY and BET awards, and more. His talent is undeniable—same as his generosity. His positive influence extends beyond the basketball court with his foundation Eat.

Discover more of the smelliest stories from our pongy past, in the hilarious gross-out guide to history for 7+ readers, by TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge.What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STILL STINKS!Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH?From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the snottiest, wee-tastic tales from our pongy past, get ready to be dunked into the foulest corners of history.

Mbappé v. Haaland: these football legends go head-to-head to decide who is the Greatest Of All Time!An ideal gift for football fans and perfect for reluctant readers.The new epic clash in The Football GOAT series written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and Seth Burkett, a former professional footballer. Get ready for the superstar showdown of Mbappé v. Haaland in the ultimate football debate. Compare all the latest data, including sizzling stats, fascinating facts and awesome stories, then decide which football legend is the greatest of all time.Are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?

Desmond and Andres battle Andres's nightmares come to life in the twenty-fourth haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Here's the thing about nightmares: at the end of the night, they're all made up. All you need to do is open your eyes, and you're safe and snug in your own bed. That is, unless you're Andres Miedoso. Because all his nightmares are coming true in real life. Waking up has never been so scream-tastic! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about dinosaurs, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about a dinosaur that is more ditzy than deadly! The content is all real, the dinosaur is all attitude!

Laugh while you learn with animals with attitude! Make reading your superpower with our non-fiction DK Super Readers!Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about sloths, with this fun-filled non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress. Photos amaze and explain and playful illustrations keep humor at the forefront. The combination of high interest information, levelled text and lots of laughs will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. The engaging text has been carefully levelled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills. Children will love to learn about this sloth with lots of sass! The content is all real, the sloth is all attitude!

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Spring is here, and life is in full bloom at Kimetsu Academy! A poorly placed cut (on a pizza) gets Muichiro into a world of trouble with his brother, while Rengoku's dad stumbles into a real bear of a battle. Meanwhile, Uzui finds himself wrapped into an artistic showdown with the (literal) demons of Kimetsu Academy. And that's not even mentioning the fashion, the fireworks, or the fishing!

Take the plunge with Science Comics: Deep Sea Creatures! Science Comics is a popular nonfiction STEM series with over a million copies in print! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! In this volume, you'll see real-life sea creatures like giant isopods, colossal squids, blood-sucking lampreys, and horrific anglerfish. Unravel the mysteries of how these creatures evolved to survive where there is no light, hardly any food, and water pressure so intense it would squash you like a sea slug! Turn the page and prepare to go deep!

他拉卡車、扛電線桿、跟熊摔角，還能一次吃下25隻烤雞——「大力士安東尼奧」是真實存在的人！作者Elise Gravel用幽默插圖和簡潔筆調，重現這位蒙特婁奇人壯碩又溫暖的一生。Elizabeth Bird's A Fuse #8 Production 2016 Fictionalized Non-Fiction for KidsTD Summer Reading Club's Top Recommend Reads for 2017A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionThe Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once—AND HE WAS REAL!What made the Great Antonio so great? Well, he made world records! He once lifted a telephone pole with twelve men hanging off of it! He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens in one sitting! In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the real-life and yet larger-than-life Montreal strongman whose heart was as big as his muscles.* "A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Gravel gives us a funny, very kid-friendly story about a gentle giant, someone who twirled children around on his braids, turning himself into a human

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to survival! Four misfits – Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – find themselves struggling when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative … the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world!

A fantastically funny rhyming picture book, from the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator, Ross Collins. Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to shift Bear but nothing works and tired old Mouse eventually gives up.Once Mouse has gone, however, that cheeky Bear just gets up and walks home! How dare he? But what's that? Is that a MOUSE in Bear's HOUSE?! A hilariously funny family story to share at bedtime, or any time, to make children (and parents!) laugh out loud. A brilliant, brightly coloured book in sturdy board for the very youngest of readers. Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016.Look for the sequel, There's a Mouse in My House. This time, the tables are turned and Mouse is the very unwelcome guest who just won't leave! Can't get enough? Look out for more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins: This Zoo is Not for You

＼\感謝讀者支持，好評回饋再上市/／業界精選十項大型專案 擁有基礎知識後，想更了解專案開發？ 如何進行微服務架構的轉型？ 透過本書，讓你快速提升專案獨立執行能力【內容簡介】 隨著微服務概念的興起，如何快速實施微服務成了一個重要話題。在Java服務端領域，Spring Cloud微服務系統事實上已經成為整個Java後端架構的標準配備。如果你打算從事Java服務端開發，或你所在的公司正打算轉型微服務，那麼Spring Cloud是無論如何都躲不開的話題。 本書以專案實戰的形式來介紹Spring Cloud微服務系統。來自業界的真實案例，包括了建構Spring Cloud微服務所需的大部分內容，包括微服務專案架設、微服務閘道、熔斷限流、分散式任務排程、自動化CI/CD建構、Kubernetes容器化部署、微服務監控系統、分散式鏈路追蹤等。 無論讀者是否接觸過微服務開發，只要具備一定的Java開發基礎，都能透過本書快速掌握實際場景中的微服務開發技巧，並快速提升專案的實戰經驗。【適合讀者群】 ．希望快速提升專案經驗的Java初學者 ．正在轉型微服務架構的傳統專案的工程師 ．希望提升Spring Cloud微服務全端技術經驗的進階開發工程師 ．對特定系統設計感興趣的產品經理及研發人員【本書特色】 每個專案實例分為功能概述、系統設計、實際步驟。讓讀者有效率地熟悉特定系統，並應用在實戰環境中。 本書內含十項專案： ．使用者系統 ．SSO授權認證系統 ．車輛電子圍欄系統 ．電子錢包系統 ．支付系統 ．A/B測試系統 ．分散式任務排程系統 ．微服務DevOps發佈系統 ．微服務度量指標監控系統 ．微服務分散式鏈路追蹤系統

With the past safely restored to the past, Trilby Moffat is looking forward to sitting down to a big slice of cake and a good crossword puzzle. But she's about to find out that the job of Time Keeper is never done and the future has other plans for her . .. extremely perilous plans. 'This looks dangerous,' said Trilby, who was tied to an antique parlour chair teetering on the edge of a rocky cliff.The man in the top hat arched one prickly eyebrow. 'Children can be so ungrateful. This will be the trip of a lifetime!' he said, pointing to the endless dark water below.Trilby Moffat is in grave danger, again. When she arrives on a secret island outside of time, in search of her missing mother, she knows she's in trouble. A strange festival is about to take place and Trilby is the guest of honour.Travellers from all over time are flocking to this mysterious carnival with its treasure markets, floating cupcakes and a terrifying surprise. Now Trilby and her friends must race against time (lit

Book 2 in the next official illustrated Minecraft children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone – there’s a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone.Find out what happens in this epic series that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players on amazing journeys, where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.

Shortlisted for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2024'An accessible entry into discussions on the complexity of feelings, this picture book will be returned to time and time again.' – Foreword Starred ReviewAll kinds of guests check in and out of the Grand Hotel of Feelings. Some are fun and some are tricky, but all are welcome!Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all kinds of feelings come and stay. Every guest has unique needs. Anger, for example, is very loud and needs plenty of space to scream and shout. Sadness speaks in a small voice and occasionally floods the bathroom. Gratitude likes wandering about in nature; you never know when she might come and sit by your side.Some feelings are big and some are small, some are fun and some are tricky, but no feeling is ever turned away. At the Grand Hotel of Feelings, there is room for everyone!This is a delightfully imaginative book that is both a fun read-aloud and also a great way to engage children in conversations about

They have nothing in common--so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits--and the most amazing sex--Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the i

Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.It's time for them to decide what's most important--hockey or love.It's time to make a call.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with bene

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With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The students of Ella Mentry School must figure out how to celebrate some weird-but-real holidays in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.Winter break is over, and it's another five months until summer vacation. A.J. and his friends aren't looking forward to school starting back up, but they're even less excited when Dr. Carbles, president of the Board of Education, cancels ALL school holidays. No Presidents' Day, no Memorial Day, and forget about any snow days!Morale is down, but Mrs. Roopy, the librarian, has a trick up her sleeve. Instead of celebrating traditional holidays, the school will celebrate real holidays that no one has ever heard of! Will the kids be able to save the year with their fun festivities, or will Dr. Carbles's antiholiday agenda win out?Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim P

She can plot out the perfect murder mystery... But can she solve one in real life? Just as Jen sits down to write her next murder mystery novel, a killer strikes again in the tiny town of Riverton.Will Jen be able to solve this murderous plot, or will the killer, and her new book, get the better of her? This bookish cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Ellery Adams, and will leave you guessing right up until the final page.

《The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks》延續Lottie的超糗日記系列，這次她的聖誕節一如既往──充滿笑料與災難！Lottie熱愛聖誕：有滿滿的KitKat巧克力、兩週不用上學、還能寫給聖誕老公公長長的願望清單。但當全家親戚都來過節、秘密交換禮物出現意外、倉鼠攻擊小精靈裝飾時，聖誕節變得一團亂！Katie Kirby以幽默筆調捕捉青春期的尷尬與溫情，是笑中帶暖的聖誕特別篇。・人氣系列第五集，聖誕節特別篇。・以爆笑筆調描繪家庭與友情的混亂與甜蜜。・適合8–12歲讀者，輕鬆閱讀、共鳴滿分。From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it's CHRISTMAS!!!Dear Santa,For Christmas this year, I would like:Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack)Baby Bella to stop shouting 'BUM' in public spacesA new brother who doesn't fart on me and call it a 'tasty air biscuit'Antoine or Daniel (I can't decide!) to surprise me on Christmas Day with a grand romantic gestureCash (lots of it!)A new diary (I'm really getting through them!)Lots of love,Lottie xxxPS. Please could you put a chocolate orange instead of a real orange in my stocking this year? Lottie Brooks LOVES Christmas - there's presents, all the KitKat Chunkys you can eat AND no school for two we

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range?Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become a popular cryptid, appearing in movies, books, and TV shows. Although there are many claimed sightings of the Yeti, there is no real evidence that it exists. This elusive cryptid, also known as the Abominable Snowman, remains a mystery. Does the Yeti truly live in the snowy Himalayas? Have the Sherpa who live there spotted him at the highest altitudes? Here are the facts about what we really know about Yeti sightings, research, and lore.

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

Has the mummy of an angry Pharaoh come to life? Help time travellers Jade and Jack to investigate the mystery by solving lots of brain-teasing puzzles.Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that seems to have come to life.This second title in the brand new Puzzle Adventures series is packed with all sorts of problems to solve from picture puzzles to cryptic codes, with all the answers in the back

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is a place of happiness, frolicking, and picnics.Well, most of the time it is, but something is threatening to disrupt the peace. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Portals of Panic, a mysterious portal opens up above the forest and a small and very hungry gargoyle-like creature flies out determined to eat everything in its path. It even tries to take a bite out of Trevor the mushroom! Thank goodness for our five brave heroes: Hoofius the faun, Trevor the mushroom, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, and Blossom the unicorn, who set off to Wizard City for answers.Can they figure out which wizard is responsible in time to save the day, or will they be distracted by a busy sightseeing schedul

Come together this Christmas and celebrate with Peter Rabbit and all his woodlands friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories. A perfect gift for all the family, this heart-warming book features festive stories celebrating Peter's favourite time of year. Peter Rabbit is very excited - it's nearly time for Christmas! He can't wait to eat mince pies, decorate a tree and open all his presents.Join Peter and all his friends as they get ready for Christmas and have lots of fun adventures along the way. Discover more festive stories with Peter Rabbit this Christmas:Peter Rabbit: Christmas is ComingPeter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas WishPeter Rabbit Tales: The Christmas StarPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: Happy Christmas PeterPeter Rabbit: Christmas Sticker Fun Activity Book

Who’s ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloomin’ freezing, Clive Penguin wishes he was somewhere else. SOMEONE else. But, with an epic discovery just around the corner, the solution might be easier than he thinks . . From real life polar-exploring adventurer Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a quirky story about getting what you need, rather than what you want. Readers will hoot with laughter at the hilariously deadpan Clive Penguin – a unique voice that’s perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Morag Hood. Featuring edgy illustrations complete with neon orange ink. Oh, and penguins.