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I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!

Time to get your toothbrush out—not your hairbrush! Try again, Stitch!Stitch tries and tries again to brush his teeth in this silly, sweet board book perfect for read aloud fun with little ones!Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step right inToothbrushes Are for Teeth.With special features liketextured glitter toothpasteon the cover and asurprise mirrorinside, little ones won't be able to resist smiling along with Lilo and Stitch and showing off their own pearly whites. Arepeated refrainof “Try again, Stitch!” makes this 12-page story perfect for read aloud fun with young children as they start to tackle one of life’s earliest milestones: brushing their teeth!

Expand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts about nature’s yuckiest bugs, creatures, and animal habits! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.There’s no escaping gross stuff—especially not in the wilderness! Discover icky, disgusting details about squishy insects, stinky animals, scary plants, and more.From fungi to snails to bats (oh my!), what’s gross has never been so fun!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A YALSA BEST FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS BOOK OF THE YEAR A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEARNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • Last year, Nan’s three best friends ventured into the canyons near their small town and never returned. Now one of them is back, and Nan can’t believe it…because she’s the one who killed them. From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofWilder Girlscomes another dark thriller about friendship, jealousy, desire, and revenge, with a twist ending that needs to be talked about.Last summer, Luce, Edie, Jane, and Nan took a boat out for one final swim in the river. It was a perfect summer night.But the only one who returned that night was Nan. Edie, Jane, and Luce disappeared, and Nan’s story has always been the same: She has no idea what happened. The girls went ahead, and it was as though they vanished into thin air.Now, one year later, all of Saltcedar has gathered at the river for a memorial. Nan even recreated the outfit she wore that fateful day las

From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy "I've been asking myself all my life, 'What is the purpose of music?'" -Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician--studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States--he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music. Ma decided that he would spend his life not only performing for others, but learning from other cultures' musical traditions and fin

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren't quite ready to read I Survived!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!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way. In this fourth adventure, the Jacksons are called to Oklahoma, where tornadoes are tearing through town. Green skies, swirling winds, fallen trees... There are people and animals in danger! Will the Disaster Squad be able to lend a helping hand or will they be blown away?With action-packed adventu

本書收錄 Jenny Han 的暢銷青春小說《The Summer I Turned Pretty》三部曲，為影集改編版本，附收劇集獨家內容。故事以少女 Belly 每年在 Cousins Beach 與 Fischer 家族共度夏日為背景，編織出一段曖昧與成長交織的青春回憶。她自小暗戀穩重的 Conrad，卻意外發現陽光的 Jeremiah 也對她有情意。一個夏天，她成為兩人情感交錯的中心。這不只是三角戀的故事，更是關於自我發現與選擇的歷程。透過 Jenny Han 細膩的筆觸，每一個夏日片段都映照出青春的猶疑與真摯，是一套能引起共鳴、值得慢慢品讀的成長小說。Now an Original Series on Prime Video!From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han comes the complete paperback collection of each media tie-in edition of The Summer I Turned Pretty books, featuring exclusive content from the hit streaming series!Belly has always lived for the summertime because it means all her favorite things: swimming, the beach, and the Fischer boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. She has spent every summer with them at Cousins Beach for as long as she can remember. She has always been in love with Conrad and finally, one summer, it seems like he might have feelings for her, too. But it turns out, so does Jeremiah.As the summers go on, Belly has to choose between two brothers who love her as

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren’t quite ready to read I Survived!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!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way.這系列包含以下單本：Wildfire Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #1)(平裝本)Hurricane Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #2)(平裝本)Blizzard Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #3)(平裝本)Tornado Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #4)

1943 年 10 月 16 日，納粹入侵歐洲的火勢越燒越猛。在羅馬的一處猶太區，德軍開始抓捕猶太人，準備送往集中營。12 歲的艾瑪努埃萊想救母親，卻被士兵追捕，被迫躲上一台穿越全城的電車。他在電車上連續三天隱藏身份，倚靠願冒生命危險保護他的陌生人，只盼家人仍然平安。《通往生命的電車》取材自真實事件，是一段關於勇氣、愛與黑暗中希望的動人故事。It is October 16, 1943, and Hitler’s invasion of Europe is spreading like unquenchable fire. In a ghetto in Rome, the Nazis begin rounding up the city’s Jews for deportation to deadly concentration camps.Twelve-year-old Emanuele makes a desperate attempt to save his mother. Instead, he’s chased by German soldiers and must take refuge on a Roman streetcar traversing the city. Stop after stop, Emanuele hides in plain sight for three full days, hoping to find his family alive and putting his own life into the hands of kind strangers who risk being shot for concealing a Jew.A testament to good’s power over evil and based on real life events,The Streetcar to Lifeis a luminous tale of sacrifice, love, and of finding light when all else seems to go dark.

The third edition has undergone significant revisions from the second edition, which was published in 2011. Significant enhancements include coverage of　advancements in electronic commerce and financialtechnology (fintech), particularly the adoption of blockchain-based letters of credit and internet of things. Readers will gain valuable knowledge about trade developments in fintech, blockchain, and important trade promotion institutions in the Greater Bay Area.This book offers comprehensive and well-structured content, making it an excellent resource for training professionals such as bankers, import/export managers, and lawyers.It is particularly beneficial for students enrolled in the Finance of International Trade module of the Professional Diploma for Certified Banker offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, helping them prepare effectively for their examinations.

Some people say that entrepreneurship is a lonelyroad, but new startups do not need to travel it alone.Hong Kongʼs mature startup ecosystem providesmany lessons to be learned for startup founders inthe city and around the world. As long as they arewell prepared and understand the ecosystem, theycan create a path to success! This book features exclusive interviews withstakeholders involved in various aspects of HongKongʼs startup ecosystem, providing answers toquestions about entrepreneurship. It allows readersto connect with the startup ecosystem, learn aboutthemselves and their competitors, and subsequentlyachieve twice the results with half the effort. A must-read for startups, the book also includes lists of usefulinformation to help entrepreneurs put theirinnovative ideas into practice.

人氣漫畫家Jess風頭正盛，新漫畫在校園大受歡迎，名氣讓她飄飄然，連最好的朋友Nat也被冷落了。偏偏這時，出現了漫畫新星Scarlett，準備搶下漫畫皇后寶座！這是一場笑料百出的友情與自我探索之戰，讓人邊笑邊思考。由《You're Not the Boss of Me! 》得獎作家Catherine Wilkins撰寫，全新封面由Katie Abey繪製，笑點滿滿、真誠動人！The second book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!JESS and NAT are best friends again, but things have changed a bit. Jess has got new friends now and the comic they've put together has just LAUNCHED in school to great acclaim. Jess is REALLY enjoying her new-found FAME that she starts to neglect the wildlife project she's doing with Nat...But Scarlett, a new cartoonist on the block, is after her COMIC CROWN. It's felt-tip pens at dawn!Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins: Café Chaos: My Family Is Not a Piece of Cake You're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) My Best Friend and Other Enemies: A Jess Jackson BookAnd more

• 本書以深入淺出的方式介紹定序原理、基本的序列資料分析以及相關的生物與醫學知識，多多少少可以增進您在這方面的觀念與知識。• 我們的基因體密碼由染色體上的DNA所組成，DNA是演化上最漂亮的密碼分子。每個染色體上的DNA雙股各居住著各式各樣的基因。這些基因所組成的聚落決定我們的一生。要了解這些組成單位的序列就得依靠DNA定序，在此稱為基因定序。• 一般人對於基因的印象可能非常模糊，可能只是一條線，或是一個「不太容易瞭解的東西」。對於生物學有初步瞭解的人就可能知道基因是由A、T、G、C的排列組合所形成。再更深一層，從事生物醫學的專業人員就會知道這些密碼序列在基因體內有各種功能單位 (functional elements)，本書將引導讀者逐步走進這個境界。• 基因密碼表達過程先經轉錄 (transcription) 產生RNA，其中mRNA經轉譯 (translation) 產生蛋白質。基因突變本身並不會直接致病，而是其所編碼的產物（尤其是蛋白質）因結構與性質的改變而導致病變。• 巨觀與微觀的生命現象是互通的，基因定序正是貫穿巨觀與微觀系統的橋樑。• 基因體序列極為複雜，非人腦所能處理。未來解讀基因體各種序列的功能需要仰賴AI (artificial intelligence)。然而，目前AI尚在萌芽階段，我們且拭目以待。

It's time for a spooky adventure for Ari Avatar, your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game.Ari, Zeke, and Jez just can't ignore a challenge from the school bully, Tripp. There can't really be a haunted house in Blockville... right? When the trio enters the mysterious house on the hill Tripp dares them to explore the creepy top floor. What's the deal with all these doors? And why can't Ari and his friends find a way out? And wait.... is that a giant spider?! Join Ari Avatar in the ninth Diary of a Roblox Pro book!

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 5+The summer holidays are OVER! Billy is going back to school and he wishes he wasn't. There's so much to worry about - his ENORMOUS uniform, his terrible pencil case, the not-very-friendly-new-boy... But along come the Mini Monsters to show Billy that even when things go wrong, he has the power to make them right again.The perfect series for beginner and reluctant readers.

The breathtaking graphic novel follow-up toSaving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for IllustrationWhen Chang meets an elderly elephant named H’non, she makes a promise to rescue her from a lifetime of captivity. Together, they embark on a quest to find a new home where H’non can live as nature intended – wild and free.Created by environmental activist Trang Nguyen – who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC’s Planet Earth III – and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung,Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephantis an inspirational adventure, based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to give H'non the elephant the life she deserves after 50 years of hardship.Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover and intrepid explorer who’s ready for adventure!Praise forSaving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear'A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge,

'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram seriesIrish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor. When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed!When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win! With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfe

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.April, a smart and lonely tech worker worries work from home has gotten out of hand: She’s left an anonymous note in a book for Westley, the clerk at her favorite neighborhood bookstore who has a gentle smile and is always in flannel. But thanks to fate, Laura – a busy single mom who had given up on love – buys the book, finds the note, and thinks Westley has left it for her. A handsome man who loves books seems like just plot twist she has been looking for.Meanwhile, Westley—not too perceptive—is too distracted by the movie filming at the store and the ambition it’s unlocked to notice either of the two women. But as April and Laura’s anonymous correspondence continues back and forth their mundane routines are cha

The Letter for the King meets The Incredible Journey in this story of one dog's quest to save the human he loves. I'm Tom's dog, and he's my human. We belong to each other. Rebel is a good dog. He loves his simple, perfect life on the farm with his owner, Tom--until one day, when the war comes too close. Tom is determined to join the rebellion to defeat the king's men, but Rebel knows that war is dangerous, and he will stop at nothing to save his beloved human. How can he bring Tom home before it's too late? A heartwarming adventure told from a dog's perspective as he travels across a pseudo-Civil War Britain on his loyal mission, I Am Rebel holds sure appeal for fans of I, Cosmo; When the Sky Falls; and War Horse.

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOOKER PRIZE * Longlisted for the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize - A Best Book of 2024: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, The Sunday Times (London) "Remarkable...Compelling...Fine and taut...Indelible." --The New York Times - "Moving, unnerving, and deeply sexy." --Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring - "A brilliant debut, as multi-faceted as a gem." --Kirkus Reviews A "razor-sharp, perfectly plotted" (The Sunday Times, London) tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961--a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past. A house is a precious thing... It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mother's country home,

《George & Lenny Are Always Together》這本書受到讀者和評論家的熱烈肯定，被形容為一本既可愛又充滿幽默感的故事，非常適合喜歡《Frog & Toad》與《Elephant & Piggie》風格的讀者。故事講述熊熊喬治和兔子藍尼這對形影不離的好友，當藍尼開始想嘗試獨處時，兩人如何調整彼此的關係，展現了友情中互相尊重與給予空間的重要性。書中的對話溫柔，角色的肢體語言和表情很生動，能讓讀者感受到角色的想法。同時這本書也成為一個很好的討論起點，讓孩子（和大人）能理解有時候朋友間需要一些個人空間，而這並不會減損彼此的友情。作者強·艾吉用簡單卻表情豐富的插畫，搭配幽默又帶著溫馨的故事，成功傳達了友情裡的勇敢自我表達與風險嘗試的議題。This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends—until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together?Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship—of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.

⊙CMA 4.0（Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 4.0）軟體是進行整合分析（Meta-analysis）的最佳必備工具，不僅操作簡便、功能強大，且能快速生成符合發表需求的統計報表。⊙配合CMA 4.0的新功能，本版新增九、十兩章，分別介紹如何結合統計分析與報表之正確解釋，以縮短文章發表的準備時間與提示如何避免整合分析可能遇到的迷思及錯誤。⊙本書迎合國內研究者需求撰寫，以圖像化操作化繁為簡，幫助快速掌握CMA的操作精髓。⊙跟著書中〈CMA的首航〉一章中的操作步驟，初學者可輕鬆完成第一次整合分析。＼操作CMA的必備領航指南／一、直觀解說，輕鬆上手以視窗操作圖搭配關鍵指令，快速理解操作流程，有效縮短學習時間。二、實例教學，強化應用搭配不同分析圖與實例說明，提升整合分析的實務操作能力。三、精華摘錄，與時俱進為強化整合分析的新知與CMA報表的解釋，本書特新增以下功能介紹：1. 提供預測區間，幫助評估未來研究結果的可能範圍。2. 優化統計報表的輸出內容與解釋能力，提供更直觀的數據解析。3. 澄清統計模式選擇與次群體分析的常見迷思，確保模型的適當應用。4. 提示出版偏差的評估方法與正確解讀要點，避免研究結果的偏誤。5. 釐清異質性指標的意義，防止誤解與誤用。

A super new illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of Super SleuthGET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

準備好迎接超級無敵歡樂時光吧！她是女王？不，她是──神奇女王！天上飛來的是鳥？飛機？不，是──雷霆犬！當老師變成恐龍，只有恐龍小子能拯救世界！集結十個又瘋又酷的英雄冒險，藏身處、假面、驚喜包不完，笑聲保證大爆炸！A super new illustrated book of stories for kids, the latest from the bestselling author of Super SleuthGET READY FOR SOME SUPERSIZED FUN!When is the queen not just the queen? When she is WONDERQUEEN!KAPOW!Is that an especially large bird? Is it a weirdly small plane? No: it’s THUNDERHOUND!BLAM!When her schoolteachers turn into deadly dinosaurs, who can possibly stop them? Why, DINO-KID, of course!ROAR!Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!Illustrated in marvellous colour, this collection is super, it’s duper and most importantly – it’s wuper.

The second book of children's Murdle puzzles from the internationally bestselling series.From the internationally-bestselling Murdle series comes the second instalment of Murdle puzzles for young detectives!The four junior detectives are back with more cases to solve and mysteries to unravel! Join Jake, Olivia, Julius and the greatest ever cat detective as they cross paths with even shadier characters and their wrongdoings in the peculiar world of Murdle.With another forty fiendishly fun mystery puzzles, young readers will love to investigate shifty suspects, spooky locations and curious clues with the help of the Murdle deduction grid to solve each whodunnit.

A cute dinosaur book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye,Who's Funny?is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very funny little person.Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the funniest little person ever - will it be one of four favourite dinosaurs? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap!

一位來自未來的少年，打亂了麥可平凡的生活。他們在1999年相遇，跨越時代的友情逐漸展開。但當麥可發現未來的書可能改變命運，他開始質疑什麼才是真正重要的。榮獲紐伯瑞獎與國家圖書獎決選，本書結合時間旅程與青春探索，是一部深具情感與想像力的佳作。WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERAN INDIE BESTSELLERMichael Rosario, a twelve-year-old Filipino boy living with his single mother in an apartment complex in Delaware, meets a mysterious boy from the future in this suspenseful stand-alone novel by the award-winning and bestselling Erin Entrada Kelly. For fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wish

Babies and toddlers will be endlessly engaged with the pages of My Busy Day, where they can follow an adorable child from wake-up time to bedtime, searching for hidden items on every page!Each new spread in this Look & Find, Clever Baby book showcases a different part of a busy day in the life of a relatable young child. This book covers everything from brushing your teeth and eating meals to playing and getting ready for bedtime! Readers can learn the names of various objects by checking out the ""Look & Find"" column on each page, which features four labeled items to find in the big picture. With this engaging book, little ones will have a blast finding food, household items, toys, and more while learning their names!*Labels accompanying simple pictures help expand babies’ vocabulary*Bold, colorful illustrations hold babies’ attention*The daily routine theme helps children learn healthy habitsOther Look & Find, Clever Baby titles include Outdoor Fun, Our Animal Friends, a

這是一本獻給那些「離不開心愛書籍」的讀者之書。《遺忘與重寫的Libby》探索我們對自身故事的想像、對過去遺憾的執念，以及我們能否為人生寫下屬於自己的結局。暢銷奇幻作家Libby（筆名F.T. Goldhero）在寫作最後一部作品時，被診斷出早發性阿茲海默症，只能向11歲的超級小書迷Peanut求助。在記憶流失與情緒失控中，她們共同踏上一段令人震撼的終章旅程。Libby Lost and Found is a book for people who don't know who they are without the books they love. It's about the stories we tell ourselves and the chapters of our lives we regret. Most importantly, it's about the endings we write for ourselves.Meet Libby Weeks, author of the mega-best-selling fantasy series, The Falling Children―written as "F.T. Goldhero" to maintain her privacy. When the last manuscript is already months overdue to her publisher and rabid fans around the world are growing impatient, Libby is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. Already suffering from crippling anxiety, Libby's symptoms quickly accelerate. After she forgets her dog at the park one day―then almost discloses her identity to the journalist who finds him―Libby has to admit it: she needs help finishing the last book.Desperatel

Revelations of China’s global influence and intentions, from one of its most respected foreign policy analysts.For Washington, China is a strategic competitor: the only country with both the will to reshape the world order and, increasingly, the means to do so. For Europe, the People’s Republic is a ‘partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival’. For NATO, it is a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Yet Beijing’s image is far more positive in the Global South, of which the PRC considers itself a part.Zhou Bo’s essays unpack China’s own view of its role today. The PRC is operating not only in a world becoming less Western, but—more importantly—a West becoming less Western; and the key to its outlook lies in Africa, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific as much as in Europe and the White House.Are Moscow and Beijing really so closely aligned? Where are Sino-Indian relations headed? Is China a new Cold War foe for the West? Or will economic ties inev

白天變綠，晚上當英雄！羅瑞原本只是個普通小學生，卻在某天突然全身變成了綠色。醫生無解，父母驚慌，他只能和另外兩個也變綠的小孩一起被隔離。沒想到，這場莫名的變異，竟成為他展現勇氣與想像力的契機。這本書充滿笑料與溫情，適合喜歡奇想冒險故事的中年級讀者，一起走進羅瑞的「綠色」人生！The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure. Written by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton. Perfect for children aged 8+.Green by day, hero by night!Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for all eventualities. His favourite book is Don't Be Scared, Be Prepared, and he has memorized every page of it. He could even survive a hippo attack. He knows that just because something is unlikely doesn't mean it won't ever happen . . .But Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green. Stuck in an isolation ward in a hospital far from home with two other remarkably green children, Rory's as confused by his new condition as the medics seem to be.

在機場失物招領處，艾菲意外發現一個巨大的機器人──名叫艾瑞克。他少了一條腿，也遺失了一半的記憶，雖然力大無窮，但行動笨拙，還誤以為自己是最新型號。其實，他早已是快被淘汰的老古董。這是一段關於友情、勇氣與修復的冒險旅程，當艾菲試著幫助艾瑞克找回自我，也重新認識了自己。由英國桂冠兒童文學作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯所寫，溫暖又幽默。Runaway Robot is a funny and heartwarming adventure about two best friends helping put themselves back together. From the award-winning author and UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton.'A funny, charming, life-affirming book' – Richard OsmanWhat if your best friend was a robot?When Alfie goes to Airport Lost Property, he finds more than he bargained for. A lot more. Because there's a giant robot called Eric hidden away on the shelves. Eric has lost one leg and half his memory. He's super strong, but super clumsy. He's convinced that he's the latest technology, when he's actually nearly one hundred year's old and ready for the scrap heap.Can Alfie find a way to save Eric from destruction – before Eric destroys everything around him?

Giggle along with Matty and Mo inThe Lost Teddy, afunny story for toddlersabout learning to play together. Withflaps, awheeland afold-out heartending.Meet Matty and Mo – puppy siblings, and best friends too! Inspired byrelatable, real-life family experiences, each story follows Matty and her little brother Mo as they navigate the ups and downs ofpreschool life, and learn how to get along. Sometimes being little can be tricky . . . but it always ends in giggles!InThe Lost Teddy, Matty and Mo are playing rainy day picnics inside with all their toys. Matty is a bit sad when she can’t find her favourite teddy, but luckily Mo has a useful new bag for taking on important missions. So off they set . . .Toddlers will love playing along with thisinteractiveboard book. With asimple storyto keep little ones engaged,adorable illustrationsfrom Rosalind Beardshaw, and agentle lessonabout being helpful and playing together. Plus a free audio

外星狗能拯救地球嗎？當沉默寡言的男孩普雷茲遇見自稱「史普尼克」的吵鬧小狗時，一場離奇冒險就此展開。原來地球即將被摧毀，除非普雷茲能列出十件讓這個星球值得保留的事物。這是一部結合幽默與情感的成長故事，讓人重新發現生活中平凡而珍貴的美好。由英國桂冠兒童作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯創作，輕鬆中帶著溫暖。Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The CreakersCan a dog from outer space save the world?When Prez meets Sputnik – a small, loud alien – he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's – will it be enough to save the planet?'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent

3rd grade reading booksSupport your child's reading journey with the Spectrum Grade 3 Reading Workbook!Spectrum reading 3rd grade workbooks are a great way for your child to learn reading skills through a variety of activities that are both fun AND educational! Why You'll Love This Reading Comprehension 3rd Grade WorkbookEngaging and educational reading passages and activities. Nonfiction and fiction passages with activities to identify main idea and story structure help inspire learning into your child's classroom or homeschool curriculum.Helping your child along the way. Lesson reviews test your child's knowledge before moving on to new and exciting lessons. Parent support pages are included at the beginning of each chapter with helpful definitions, tools and tips, and a skills list to provide a spectrum of support for your leaner. An answer key is included in the back of the workbook to track your child's progress and accuracy. Practically sized for every activity. The 192-page read

艾瑪一直希望新學期能順利展開，最好還能靠一點魔法來幫忙。幸好，她的奶奶留下了一口神祕的許願井，還附上使用說明。正當艾瑪照著指示許願時，突然冒出來的新同學傑克森也丟下了自己的願望，結果魔法開始失控──實現願望的對象竟然變成了傑克森！這場「魔法烏龍」不只讓兩人陷入一連串誤會，也可能影響他們的家人與友情。幽默、奇幻又溫暖的成長故事，就此展開。Magic and mayhem collide in beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Lynn Painter's hilarious children's book debut, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski and Wendy Mass. Emma Rockford knows it will take bonafide magic to make middle school everything she wants it to be. Luckily, before Emma's beloved Nana died, she left detailed instructions on how to access an ancient, secret, magical wishing well. Emma follows each step and plans out every moment...except for the one where the obnoxious new kid, Jackson, tosses in wishes of his own that literally knock her wishes off course. When seventh grade starts, Emma discovers that her wishes are starting to come true, alright. But not for her...for Jackson. Which, the two quickly discover, could have disastrous consequences for both of their families, and cost Emma her best

《幻想文法》被譽為結合詩意與教育的經典，義大利童書大師Gianni Rodari不只創作童話，更深信故事是孩子認識世界、發展創意的起點。書中透過童話結構解析、遊戲活動與實用建議，引領讀者發現說故事的樂趣，激發想像力。本書由童話研究權威傑Jack Zipes重新翻譯，並搭配插畫家Matt Forsythe的精美圖像，是一本值得反覆翻閱、陪伴成長的創意指南。From the father of modern Italian children’s literature, a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to children—with radiant illustrations from Matt Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes“The ultimate synthesis of Rodari’s exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.” —Italo CalvinoA groundbreaking pedagogical work that is also a handbook for writers of all ages and kinds, The Grammar of Fantasy offers a playful, practical path to finding your own voice through the power of storytelling. Full of ideas, glosses on fairy tales, stories, and wide-ranging activities, this book changed how creative arts were taught in Italian schools.Gianni Rodari is not only revered as a children’s author, but also remembered f

Nearly 200 holiday-themed pen and paper puzzles for children.This entertaining book is packed with holiday-themed puzzles including wordsearches, spot the difference and simple logic games. With nearly 200 puzzles, there is plenty to keep children happy on holidays, rainy days - or any day. All the answers are on separate pages at the back of the book.

100 illustrated puzzles and games to develop children's word power.Test your word power with this entertaining collection of puzzles, from crosswords, wordsearches and riddles to anagrams, word sudoku and coded messages. Perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family, with all the answers at the back of the book.

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!