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From the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth, a scientific look at the circle of life.In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it's also a beginning.With gorgeous illustrations and lyrical, kid-friendly text, Fox: A Circle of Life Story answers the big scientific question: What happens when animals die?

From #1 New York Times bestselling authors Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu comes the second book in the Eldest Curses series and a thrilling adventure for High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood, f

Sékou, the chief’s son, returns from the market with an unusual treasure for the villagers—an umbrella! What are all the things they can do with it? This picture book from Africa will spark young readers’ imagination.

**OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHYA New York Times Bestseller • Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize • Winner of the Orwell Prize for Political FictionOne of the New York Times's 100 Best Books of the 21st Century"A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New York Times bestselling author of Writers & LoversSmall Things Like These is award-winning author Claire Keegan's landmark new novel, a tale of one man's courage and a remarkable portrait of love and familyIt is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church.An international bestseller, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope,

本書在自然與身體感受性的脈絡下，思考禮儀中的象徵在修身及教化中所扮演的關鍵地位。本書溯源到文化源頭的先秦、兩漢時期，說明自然節氣如何影響身體經驗，在對天道的體察中，從而形構物的象徵與身體隱喻。本書透過秦漢禮儀中象徵的細部分析，說明象徵符號與自我的形構、身心轉化，人我關係定義以及倫理的秩序有密不可分的關係。「象徵」既反映著自然風土與物之質性，同時也反映著不同的地方文化所形成的文化心理及身體經驗。修身與教化的理想在體察自然節氣和風土、透過象徵以調節人情中亦得到實踐。This book investigates the key role of symbolism in self-cultivation and moral education in the context of nature and bodily senses. Through detailed analysis of symbols in the etiquette of Qin and Han China, this book illustrates the inseparable relationship between symbolism and self-construction, transformation of body and mind, the definition of human-self relationship, and the order of ethics. “Symbol” not only reflects the landscapes and things, but also reflects the cultural psychology and physical experience formed by different local knowledge. The practice of self-cultivation and morality is also in the process of interpreting nature and regulating human sentiments through symbols.

全彩橋梁書《Press Start!》登入超級小兔的電玩世界，跟著擁有飛毛腿的超級小兔勇闖驚險刺激的冒險任務！全新版本套書，除了五本平裝本，更支援StoryPlus專屬音檔APP，隨點隨聽免下載。Rabbit Boy is a super-fast and super brave, but he's also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing th game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends?#1 Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! Uh-oh, Animal Town is in trouble! Meanie King Viking has created a dreaded robot army to spread No Fun across the land. On top of that, he has stolen the happiest and most fun animal ever, Singing Dog. There is only one person who can save the day -- Super Rabbit Boy! Super Rabbit Boy is super fast and super brave, but he's also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing the game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends?#2 Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up! Baddie King Viking is tired of always losing to hero Super Rabbit Boy. So h

Perfect for Valentine's Day, a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.There's only one person in Violet's class she wants to go on adventures with: Mira

Test Prep Books' CSCS Exam Prep 2022 - 2023: Study Guide Book with Practice Tests for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Assessment [5th Edition]Taking the CSCS test? Want to get a good score?Written by Test Prep Books, this comprehensive study guide includes: Quick OverviewTest-Taking StrategiesIntroductionStudy Prep Plan for the CSCS ExamExercise SciencesSport PsychologyNutritionExercise TechniqueProgram DesignOrganization and AdministrationTesting, Ongoing Monitoring, and Data EvaluationPractice QuestionsDetailed Answer ExplanationsDisclaimer: *CSCS(R) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(R) are registered trademarks of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Neither this publication nor the publisher have any affiliation with, or any recognition, sponsorship, or endorsement by, the NSCA.Studying is hard. We know. We want to help. You can ace your test.Each part of the test has a full review. This study guide covers everything likely to

This officially licensed, finely detailed light-up collectible replica of the crystal ball from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry's divination class is a perfect gift for fans of the Wizardin

《神奇樹屋》跟上圖像小說熱潮！跟著主角傑克與安妮打開書本穿越時空到中世紀冒險，全彩漫畫重新詮釋暢銷冒險讀本系列，給7至12歲讀者不同以往的閱讀選擇。The #1 bestselling chapter book is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back to the time of medieval knights with Jack and Annie!A castle. A knight. A quest! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to the Middle Ages, they’re looking for a knight. Instead, they find the Great Hall of a castle where a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren’t exactly welcome guests!For the first time in graphic novel—live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

From actor Max Greenfield (fan-favorite "Schmidt" from television's New Girl) comes a hilarious picture book for every child who thinks they don't like to read books (and all the kids--and grownups--who do). Words, sentences, and even worse, paragraphs fill up books. Ugh So what's a reluctant reader to do? Actor Max Greenfield (New Girl) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Mike Lowery bring the energy and laugh-out-loud fun out for every child (and parent) who thinks they don't want to read a book. Joining the ranks of favorites like The Book With No Pictures and The Serious Goose, this clever and playful read-aloud breaks the fourth wall and will have all readers coming back for laughs again and again

If he returns at all. Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover

Book 8.5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers what fans of the series have been begging for! Told in an exciting new way, the saga continues with p

《忙碌小熊》冬季新書，推一推幫小熊登上纜車，滑雪去！幼兒也能輕鬆操作的推拉機關，伴隨QR-Code音檔中清晰的英國腔念出重複的韻律，讓忙碌小熊躍於紙上，拉近孩子與書的距離。Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!Join Bizzy Bear and friends as they take a winter trip into the mountains! Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy go up in the ski lift, then zoom down the mountain again – and end the day with a spin around the ice-skating rink! Another exciting title in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to get involved in the storytelling.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers.Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad’s IslandCollect the whole series; o

For every child who has ever felt that grown-ups have all the fun, a vicarious chance to slip behind the office door - and play with all the tempting things that are "off-limits."Dad's office is "off-limits" - which only makes it more intriguing to his curious young daughter. As soon as she sees an opening, she sneaks in to have a look around. After all, there's no harm in just looking, right? What she discovers is a magical wonderland of sticky tape, paper clips that make glorious strands, and a kaleidoscopic array of sticky notes.Who could possibly resist playing with those? In a joyful ode to office supplies, Helen Yoon leads a celebration of just-for-once breaking the rules - and offers a final, funny nod to adults who harbour a similar urge.

A sing-along slider board book that's bursting with energy!This series of bright, slider board books, featuring perennially popular nursery rhymes, bursts with energy and cheering illustrations. Each book comes with five slider mechanisms, and both an instrumental and vocal version of the nursery rhyme - simply scan the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!

"Vivian French is a writer of tremendous charm." Literary Review Irresistible characters and a compulsive plot with twists aplenty; Vivian French conjures up the very spirit of Dickensian England in a wonderful new novel for middle-grade readers. The story starts with a young laundry maid by the name of Minnie O'Sullivan, who is whisked away to a nightmarish home for wayward girls. Her friends plot to help her - but first they'll have to outwit Mrs Haddington, a wicked philanthropist, and Obadiah Marpike, a dastardly conman hiding in plain sight..."Delightful ... with its edge-of-your-seat pace, it deserves applause." Sunday Times (Children's Book of the Week) on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company"Storytelling at its best ... a classic in the making." The Scotsman on The Steam Whistle Theatre Company

Eisner Award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka returns with another uproariously funny caper for Banana Fox to sniff out in this critically acclaimed series from Graphix Chapters!Booie Hoo!Banana Fox'

Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place.Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live

《Lunch Lady》系列，雙集數特別套餐隆重上菜！好好享用學餐阿姨帶來的美味午餐…以及正義！Fans of Captain Underpants won't want to miss the adventures of a lunch lady who serves justice--now available for the first time as a full-color graphic novel featuring two-books-in-one Serving justice . . . and lunch Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn't dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn't just serve sloppy joes--she serves justice Whatever danger lies ahead, it's no match for LUNCH LADY in these two exciting adventures packed into one book Get ready for the return of this exciting series, by the author of Hey, Kiddo. This new edition includes brand-new, full-color version of Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute and Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians, as well as all-new exciting backmatter

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that millions of earthquakes happen every year on Earth? Yes! Most earthquakes are just too small for

A quarter of a century after the series began, bestselling novelist Garth Nix returns to the Old Kingdom for the never-before-told love story of Sabriel’s parents, Terciel and Elinor, and the Charter

暢銷作家Oliver Jeffers帶來最適合萬聖節的可愛作品！小女孩住在一個鬧鬼的房子裡但她從沒見過鬼魂，有趣的互動式內容帶小讀著們一起在頁面之間尋找鬼魂！A captivating and utterly unique picture book with interactive, transparent pages about a girl who lives in a haunted house from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers. A young girl lives in a haunted house, but she has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? Step inside and help the girl as she searches under the stairs, behind the sofa, and in the attic for the ghost. From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes a delightful picture book that breaks the fourth wall about young girl's determination to find the ghost haunting her house. Includes tracing paper pages that make the silly ghosts appear on each page. Perfect for Halloween!

Hooray! Our friends are back! Join Amos and the gang for a brand new adventure that ends in a very special surprise!Ten years after the phenomenally successful, Caldecott Medal-winning classic, A Sick

Princess Truly is not afraid of anything, in these rhyming stories perfect for early readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children

PMBOK® Guide 第七版包含專案管理標準(The Standard For Project Management)及專案管理知識體系(A Guide to the Project Management body of knowledge)二個部份；第七版將打破第六版的十大知識及五大流程之架構，改以 “價值為導向”，以專案管理標準的十二準則為價值觀、PMBOK®的八大績效領域為行為基準。

視聽音檔http://www.sweetcherrypublishing.net/Audiobooks/Russian%20Classics/Sample附音檔QRcode從聖彼得堡令人眼花繚亂的舞廳到莫斯科戰火紛飛的街道，體驗這些著名的史詩級的俄國故事。這些故事經過改寫並加上插圖，適合 7 歲以上的年輕讀者，並附音檔QRcode！本套書包含以下10本--托爾斯泰的《戰爭與和平》和《安娜·卡列尼娜》杜斯托也夫斯基的《罪與罰》與《兄弟》契訶夫的《三姊妹》布爾加科夫的《大師與瑪格麗特》屠格涅夫的《父與子》普希金的《尤金·奧涅金》岡察洛夫的《奧勃洛莫夫》萊蒙托夫的《我們時代的英雄》From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, experience these famous, epic Russian stories suitably adapted and illustrated for younger readers aged 7+.Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!This 10-book box set includes adapted and illustrated editions of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Fyodor Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment and The Brothers, Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Mikhail Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita, Ivan Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons, Alexander Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin, Ivan Goncharov’s Oblomov and Mikhail Lermontov’s A Hero of Our Time.War and PeacePierre is nothing like his confident, handsome friend Andrei. He is awkwa

與《湯瑪士小火車》及鐵道夥伴們一起展開冒險旅程！生動的插圖及對話將擬人化各式火車們詮釋得栩栩如生。品格教育融入故事情節中，是為寓教於樂的睡前故事。Including an incredible 65 mini paperback tales, the Thomas Story Library is truly timeless.Presented in a handy storage box that is beautifully decorated, this collection will welcome children into the fun-filled world of Thomas the Tank Engine!A kids favourite for many, many years, Thomas and his friends get up to some fascinating adventures and meet some colourful characters along the way, making each of the books in this set perfect bedtime reading.The perfect gift for parents and their child, this beautifully presented box set is sure to be passed on from generation to generation.

Table of ContentsThe Series of Brushing off the Enshrouding Dust 003Post-Apocalyptic Era: The King of Kings004 ｜Introduction006 ｜In Search of the Wandering King in the Mortal World008 ｜Post-Apocalyptic Era: The King of Kings - Reasons for Publication015 ｜1. With what kind of predestined affinities, that made "Thousands of Deities and Buddhas come to the mortal world"?021 ｜Sesame Flat Bread Song - The Question and Answer Song of the Emperor and the Master024 ｜2. In the Book of Revelation of the West: The Appearance of the "King of Kings"026 ｜The Book of Revelation030 ｜3. The Truth about "Easter": Easter, the Rabbit and the Egg035 ｜◎ Appendix: The Legend of the Jade Rabbit of the "Moon" and the heavenly secret of the "Creator"038 ｜4. Nostradamus Les Propheties - A short poem about the appearance of the Saint040 ｜◎ Appendix: "The Creator" suffered for all beings040 ｜(I) The Great and Merciful "Creator" in 1999042 ｜(II) The "Creator" again suffered for all beings in 2012046 ｜5. Who are you

Oscar Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved. Freya and her mum have gone to a little cabin to get away for a while. The light has gone out of their lives since Freya's dad passed away.Freya isn't sure about going sledging, but when she meets a magical fox in the snow, she can't help but follow him into the forest - and on to a thrilling adventure. A heartwarming bedtime story inspired by the Finnish Saami myth of the revontulet, or fox fires - the sparks that fly from the fur of a mystical fox to become the Northern Lights. The Fire Fox is a gloriously illustrated, beautifully written story about the nurturing light of love that can't be dimmed, written by debut author Alexandra Page and illustrated by the exciting talent Stef Murphy.This enchanting picture book with its touching story of sadness, hope, love and joy begs to be read again and again.

This delightful book and jigsaw is an ideal way to introduce the numbers 1-10. The bright, appealing illustrations provide plenty of opportunities for counting, helping children understand the link be

A Netflix Original series! The fourth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidIt's the first winter after the monster apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous Christmas celebration. But their winter wonderland turns dark when a villainess begins hunting them. And this villainess is different―she’s a human.When the villainess steals Jack's prized monster-slaying tool, the Louisville Slicer, he vows to get it back. But it won’t be easy. Jack and his friends soon discover that the Louisville Slicer is the key to a dark plan that threatens the entire world―and beyond...Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own

35.6*25.4cm。超過25個跟蝙蝠俠有關的驚喜，有卡片、別針、胸章等。Celebrate the holidays with the Batman Family and Gotham City rogues with The Official Batman™ Advent Calendar. This unique book features 25 pockets filled with exclusive keepsakes like recipe cards, pins, patches, and many more fun and unique gifts inspired by Gotham City! Ring in the holidays with this must-have gift for fans of the Caped Crusader.COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS. Uncover a new holiday surprise each day of December! Find the hidden compartments and reveal the exclusive Batman™ keepsakes to add to your collection.UNIQUE HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE. Display this advent calendar on a tabletop or an entryway for a unique holiday decoration.

Highlights Puzzle Readers offer an innovative approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers. These Level 1 books are perfect for kids who are reading simple sight words and sounding out decodable text. Fans of Amelia Bedelia will love these bird buddies Maggie, a scatter-brained magpie, and Pie, a rule-following pigeon, love to cook together, but sometimes Maggie gets a little mixed up In this Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Reader, kids solve visual logic puzzles to help find the right ingredients. With a bonus recipe so kids can make their own applesauce pancakes, Maggie and Pie and the Big Breakfast is perfect for beginning readers.

A Netflix Original series!The third book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!"Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidJack’s friends make a startling discovery: they may not be the last kids on earth, after all. This is great news for everyone… except Jack. Once they’ve found other humans, his friends won’t stick around for long! Jack’s only hope for keeping things the way they are is to prove that everything here is perfect, life is crazy fun, and nothing else could be any better. After all, they live in a mind-clobberingly cool tree fort, speed through town playing real-life Mario Kart, have a crew of monster buddies, and battle zombies on the regular. That's as good as it gets!One problem: it’s hard convincing his friends that everything is great when they’re being hunted by a monstrous Nightmare King and a

For the child who says, I want to be an engineer when I grow up! And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being an engineer.I never knew that there were so many different ways to

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!‘Well, Watson, something bad has happened to me,’ Holmes said. ‘It seems I’m not indestructible after all.’ Watson’s worst fears have come true: his best friend, Sherlock Holmes, is dying! Watson is desperate to help, but Holmes is being his usual stubborn self and refuses to see a doctor. Yet with deadly traps, mysterious murder plots and a cunning coffee plantation owner to deal with, Watson begins to wonder whether everything is as it seems …

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!You should write about the case of the Devil’s Foot. I am sure your readers would love to hear about the day we almost died. HolmesAll Watson wants is a nice quiet holiday with Holmes, but that’s not what he’s getting.When Brenda Tregennis is found dead at her dinner table, with no clues as to how or why, all eyes turn to the detective duo to solve the mystery. With deadly experiments, lethal poisons and a suspicious explorer to deal with, there’s no time for relaxation!

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!If convenient, come to Baker Street at once. If inconvenient, come anyway. HolmesWhen Watson rushes to Baker Street only to find it is for a case about a professor’s misbehaving dog, he is not pleased.What he doesn’t know is that Holmes is really investigating the professor’s seriously strange behaviour – crawling through the hallways, hiding secret letters and even climbing the side of his house. No one knows why or how it is happening, but one thing is for sure: there’s something creepy about Professor Presbury …

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook!Holmes shook his head sadly. ‘You think that unless this document is found there will be war?’ ‘It’s very likely,’ said the prime minister. ‘Then, sir, we must prepare for war.’ A secret government document has been stolen.It’s up to Holmes and Watson to find it and save the country from war! But with sly secret agents, mysterious murders and the question of a curious bloodstain to contend with, will Holmes and Watson be able to piece the puzzle together in time?