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Getting the kids to school on time can be filled with hurdles – Rebecca Cobb perfectly captures the epic adventure it can be in A Wild Walk to School, a witty story full of imagination!From the Waterstones prize-winner and best-selling illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson. It's time to walk to school and mum wants the children to get there on time. But what Mum doesn't realise is that the hill is in fact the tummy of a sleeping giant and it's important to tread carefully when the floor turns to lava! It's just as well Mum has these two Brave Explorers with her .. . A charming, relatable and beautifully illustrated story that's full of fun: recognisable to children and their grown-ups everywhere!

At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what's new there?).Meanwhile Toby's new year's resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He's VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL.Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was giggling and the occasional "Mum! Listen to this! This is SO me!".My 12 year old reluctant reader took this book, read 100 pages in one night a

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! They have always scared him in the past--the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . . Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the R

《斷食善終——送母遠行，學習面對死亡的生命課題》當親耳聽見母親說：「如果我不值得活了，你要幫助我解脫。」該如何抉擇？「死亡是生命的一部分，思考死亡就是思考生命。」面對「送母遠行」的生死之約，最後一段旅程該如何陪伴；當生命僅餘痛苦，人們是否有自主善終的權利！中村醫師在《大往生》一書中以科學和理性的角度描寫了自然死亡的無痛與安詳，海倫．聶爾玲（Helen Nearing）在《美好人生的摯愛與告別》（Loving and Leaving the Good Life）中以智性和感性的筆觸描繪禁食而亡的平靜與自然。我在閱讀他們的作品中，體驗到死亡是生命的一部分，不再是令人恐懼、悲傷的，甚至可以欣然的去迎接，因為那是一個奔向自由的過程。對所有家人而言，母親在她人生的最後一哩路，幫我們上了一堂寶貴的生死學課程。讓我們見證死亡是人生的一部分，死亡可以是安詳平和的，對死亡不再有未知的恐懼，懂得珍惜、善用活著的時光，不要有遺憾，勇敢面對死亡。 ——畢柳鶯●感動推薦王美霞（南方講堂創辦人）平路（作家）江盛（婦產科醫師，安樂死立法推動者）李崇建（作家，資深生命教育工作者）周志建（資深心理師，故事療癒作家）洪仲清（臨床心理師）畢恆達（臺灣大學建築與城鄉研究所教授）陳耀昌（醫師，《傀儡花》、《島嶼DNA》作者）賴其萬（和信醫院醫學教育講座教授）蘇絢慧（諮商心理師）（依姓氏筆劃排序）●關於本書藉著我的筆，母親繼續精采的活著。母親擅長瑜珈，在家積極復健，於八十三歲時惡化到日常生活完全無法自理、不會翻身、進食容易嗆咳的地步。因為生命失去了意義，每日要忍受各種痛苦與不便，病情只會更急遽惡化，選擇斷食自主善終。經過三星期的漸進式斷食後，在家人的陪伴中安詳往生。我帶著忐忑的心情陪伴、照護……——畢柳鶯行醫超過四十年的畢柳鶯醫師，親耳聽母親說：當我不值得活了，你要幫助我解脫。母親家族有小腦萎縮症病史，這是一種小腦退化的遺傳性疾病，目前尚無有效治療藥物。二○二○年冬天，畢柳鶯帶著行李，從台中自宅前往一小時車程的台北娘家，赴一個最遙遠的生死之約。六十五歲的她，展開行醫以來最奇幻的一趟旅程──陪伴八十三歲的母親斷食，走完人生最後一哩路……這是母親教導她的最後一堂生死課。現代社會有許多意外、疾病以及醫療的介入造成越來越多的人失去意識、重度癱瘓、依賴維生系統而沒有意義的歹活著。當生命僅餘痛苦，不再有樂趣，且造成家人和

《另一個山谷》是一部融合文學與科幻元素的小說，故事發生在一個與自己過去與未來相鄰的小鎮。16歲的奧蒂是一位安靜、內向的女孩，努力爭取進入決策委員會，負責審核誰能穿越邊界。這座山谷的東邊是二十年後，西邊則是二十年前。當她意外發現一對來自未來的訪客是她朋友艾德梅的父母，並得知艾德梅即將死亡後，她被迫在守護時序與真摯情感之間做出選擇。這是一部關於命運、選擇與時間的細膩小說，溫柔動人，令人深思。For fans of David Mitchell, Ruth Ozeki, and Kazuo Ishiguro, an elegant and exhilarating literary speculative novel about an isolated town neighbored by its own past and future, and a young girl who spots two elderly visitors from across the border: the grieving parents of the boy she loves. Sixteen-year-old Odile is an awkward, quiet girl vying for a coveted seat on the Conseil. If she earns the position, she'll decide who may cross her town's heavily guarded borders. On the other side, it's the same valley, the same town. Except to the east, the town is twenty years ahead in time. To the west, it's twenty years behind. The towns repeat in an endless sequence across the wilderness. When Odile recognizes two visitors she wasn't supposed to see, she realizes that the parents of her friend Edme ha

本書原題A Chinese Text in Central Asian Brahmi Script，副標題New Evidence for the Pronunciation of Late Middle Chinese and Khotanese，是由兩位著名學者──中古伊朗語專家恩莫瑞克和漢學家蒲立本發揮各自學術專長，共同撰寫的一部學術專著。本書的研究對象是兩片敦煌遺書殘卷（Ch.00120和P.5597，此二殘卷可以綴合）上的中亞婆羅米文字，其內容是以晚期于闐語音寫的鳩摩羅什譯漢文《金剛經》。兩位作者通過對婆羅米文與相應漢文的考察，歸納了不少晚期中古漢語和于闐語中的語音現象，提出了許多富有參考價值的推論。總而言之，本書是研究漢語音韻學和晚期于闐語的重要參考資料。（印度學與印度研究．譯叢Ⅲ）

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit, an investigation of what makes conversations work, and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in our livesThe right conversation, at the right moment, can change everything.We all know people who seem capable of connecting with anyone. They are the ones we turn to for advice, who ask the best questions—but who are also able to hear what goes unsaid, what we are really trying to say.Why are these people so good at connecting? And what can they tell us about how communication works?Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg argues, understand—some by intuition, some by hard-won experience—that there is a science to how human beings connect. They understand that every time we speak to someone, we’re actually engaging in one of three conversations: What is this really about? How do we feel? And, Who are we? They know the importance of identifying what kind of conversation we’re having, and then matching it, so tha

這是一本令人著迷、充滿魔法與懸疑的奇幻小說，獲《星期日泰晤士報》暢銷新作、BBC 2024年最佳首發作品之一。每一扇門，都可能通往未知的冒險或深淵。隨著魔法與危機步步逼近，Cassie與摯友Izzy被捲入一場關於力量、真相與生存的戰鬥。神秘的Fox博士、暗藏的魔法書圖書館，以及一股無名的黑暗正在悄然逼近。**ONE OF GOODREADS' TOP 6 MOST-READ DEBUTS OF 2024****THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING DEBUT AND ONE OF THE BBC'S BEST DEBUTS OF 2024 ****A WOMAN & HOME 'Book of the Year'**'Joyful, exuberant, and crackling with adventure.' STUART TURTON'A truly magical book: exciting, intricately plotted and emotionally compelling.' THE GUARDIAN'A clever and beautiful novel about the power of books.' SUNYI DEAN'Full of magic, wonder and heart.' ANITA FRANK'A magical, mesmerising adventure from the very first page.' A. J. WEST'A stunning fever dream of a story.' LEE CHILD'A beautiful, unputdownable love letter to books.' BETH LEWIS'A real page-turner - incredibly ambitious and inventive.' ROSIE ANDREWS----------------------------------Because some doors should never be opened.New York bookseller Cassie Andrews is not sure what she's doing with her life

'An acerbic, compelling and always accessible account of how opium corrupted the world' TLS'The writing is sublime, the research thorough, the eye for story superb' Sunday TelegraphWhen Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels the Ibis Trilogy, he was startled to find how the lives of the 19th century sailors and soldiers he wrote of were dictated not only by the currents of the Indian Ocean, but also by the precious commodity carried in enormous quantities on those currents: opium. Most surprising of all, however, was the discovery that his own identity and family history was swept up in the story.Smoke and Ashes is at once a travelogue, memoir and a history, drawing on decades of archival research. In it, Ghosh traces the transformative effect the opium trade had on Britain, India, and China, as well as the world at large.The trade was engineered by the British Empire, which exported Indian opium to sell to China and redress their great trade imbalance, and

Discover the natural and physical world, how our body works, the galaxies surrounding our planet, and the periodic table in this compact science box set.Pocket Genius Science Collection combines four visually striking titles: Science, Human Body, Space, and Elements, in one exquisite slipcase that takes kids aged 9-12 through the fascinating world of all things science! This boxset contains: Pocket Genius ScienceCovering the basic principles of science, including matter and materials, energy and forces, and the living world, what things are made of, how things move, and how life works. Pocket Genius Human BodyFocusing on bones and joints, blood and the heart, lungs and breathing, the digestive system, brain, nerves, senses, and the life cycle, this is a head-to-toe look at our body and how it works. Pocket Genius SpaceExploring the Big Dipper, Little Dipper and other constellations, as well as in-depth looks at Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune and to the moons o

「生成的圖像多一隻手或手指？」「要怎麼用 Photoshop 修補生成圖？」「要怎麼做出一張媲美相片品質的圖片？」「生成的解析度跟品質都不太夠，要怎麼改善？」「網友的作品都好精美，怎麼我生出來的好普通？」「手上已有草圖，可以請 AI 只要上色跟畫背景嗎？」「原圖只有一部分不滿意，重新生成卻完全不同？」「想要設計 Logo，但生出來的文字都是錯的」「景物主題都對，但畫出的風格不喜歡」「要怎麼從文字直接生成短影音？」▌讓社群高手們指引你，畫出心中的那幅畫。▌＼感謝 AI 繪圖社群玩家，共襄盛舉、鼎力相助！／☆【社群特典 1】：AI 繪圖玩家經驗分享AI 溝通師、Alan Tseng、Jack Terfict、Josef Hsu 鳥巢、Polatouche 飛鼠桑、艾塔娜-Aitana、邱維添、洪俊德、謝釋航☆【社群特典 2】：即時生圖示範影片H、Jaron Lin、Joshua Cheng、Kenny Jan、Perseus Su、Yu-Shun Lan、董妖妖、趙佳誼Bing DALL-E 3 and ALL AI 生成式藝術小小詠唱師網路社群 熱情推薦▌懂得引導 AI、操控 AI，才能在對的地方發揮創意，確實展現 AI 繪圖的價值。▌ChatGPT 引爆了生成式 AI (Generative AI) 的應用，不過要說最讓人驚豔的 AI 技術，還是非 AI 繪圖莫屬。只要簡單的文字敘述 (Prompt)，就算是沒有天分的繪圖麻瓜，也可以輕鬆生成各種風格和內容的影像畫作。隨著 AI 繪圖逐漸在改變業界生態，不少設計師也已經開始將各種 AI 工具融入創作和工作當中，透過與 AI 協作，也帶來全新的創作思維，激發數位繪師和設計師的靈感。不過 AI 並非隨意下個指令就會產生你要的結果，懂得引導 AI、操控 AI，才能在對的地方發揮創意，確實展現 AI 繪圖的價值。無論要在社群媒體上分享時事梗圖、寫真美少女、二次元動漫人物、超寫實的虛擬角色、酷炫短影片，還是在工作場合中需要的服飾街拍、商品棚拍、Logo 設計、室內設計渲染、影像合成編修等，讓我們帶你協同 AI 打造各種創意應用，全面釋放 AI 繪圖的無窮潛力。本書不僅要帶你活用熱門的生圖工具與各種 AI 模型，更與 AI 繪圖社群合作，揭開玩家私房的生圖密技，以及實務上搭配 AI 繪圖的工作流程，協助你更快將 AI 繪圖技術融

This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times). When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions. Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka and directed by Paul King!Who was Willy Wonka before he owned the most famous chocolate factory in the world? He was a man who had traveled to all seven continents, seeking out the greatest flavors in the world to put in his candy--when forming a candy business was but a twinkle in his eye.In this Willy Wonka origin story, we'll see Mr. Wonka grow into the iconic character generations have known and loved. Featuring both new characters and beloved familiar faces, this brand-new novel brings a new depth to the classic tale of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory.

The Gods We Can Touch is a highly intimate book, taking readers on a journey to the very heart of Aurora's world, through her creative process, and her inspiration as she wrote her acclaimed third studio album of the same name. This full-colour reproduction of Aurora's personal notebook also features all song lyrics from the album, as a beautifully presented cloth hardback with gold foiling. With original album artwork and stunning photography too, this book is a unique and immersive treasure trove for fans.'This is a little book I wrote, trying to figure out the soul of my album.' Aurora Aksnes

Limited Edition (one printing only!) of the NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated series! In this final book (Volume 8), read the conclusion to this epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side, in English for the very first time. Also includes bonus stories! White No-Face's mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has followed him for centuries--but this time, he won't have to do it alone. Hua Cheng has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect his beloved Xie Lian, and with their feelings for each other out in the open, he's found even more reason to fight and survive. In this thrilling final volume, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng overcome the last hurdles in the way of their love? Also included in this final volume are five short stories that expand and continue the story.

不用出國留學，也可以像在美國上課一樣！以英文跨領域跨學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。同時，108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓孩子能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等別的學科，實踐跨領域學習。本套書針對想要看懂美國教科書或準備到國外求學的讀者所設計，同時也是非常符合108課綱的素養培植教材，程度由淺入深，每冊收錄800–1000個美國教科書的核心字彙，並且依照學科分類，包括社會、歷史、地理、科學、數學、語言、美術和音樂。每單元皆搭配豐富例句、彩圖和測驗題，不僅有助加強記憶，還能加深對各學科的認識。為什麼要使用美國教科書呢？TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗都是以各學科知識為基礎，使用美國教科書不但能大幅提升英文能力，也可以增加數學、社會、科學等方面的知識。程度分級本套書共有6冊，難度由淺入深，可依照個人英語程度，選擇合適的分冊：Grade 1 美國學校1年級課程 Grade 2 美國學校2年級課程Grade 3 美國學校3年級課程 Grade 4 美國學校4年級課程Grade 5 美國學校5年級課程 Grade 6 美國學校6年級課程 Grade 6 學習重點社會科學方面：談論經濟、世界地理、亞洲、古希臘羅馬文明以及重要歷史時期，如中世紀、宗教改革、啟蒙時代乃至第一與第二次世界大戰。自然科學學科：介紹細胞與遺傳、生殖與適應、人體與免疫系統、地球科學、海洋生物以及光線與能量等。數學學科：討論數字與計算、機率與統計、測量以及對幾何圖形的認識。語文、藝術、音樂學科：認識詩歌與故事、常見的英文文法、諺語與措辭、古典藝術、巴洛克藝術到現實主義和音樂的世界。Key Words 關鍵字彙網羅了在以全英語教授社會、科學、數學、語言、藝術等學科時，所有會出現的必備英文單字，輔以相關用語、搭配詞，配合真實的照片、彩色插圖和活用例句，有助輕鬆熟記，掌握相關用法，也能學習相關的背景知識。Power Verbs 核心動詞列出和主題有關的高頻率核心動詞和動詞片語。片語常在TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗中的題目出現，確實地將這些由2–3個

This charming day-to-day calendar features adorable animal comics by bestselling author Liz Climo.With a different illustration on each page, this day-to-day desk calendar features Liz Climo's short and sweet comics on the funny-yet-honest exchanges that likely occur in the animal kingdom. Sweet, adorable, and all too relatable, this calendar captures life's everyday eccentricities with lighthearted wit and wisdom, making it an irresistible self-buy and a unique, affordable gift for fans of Liz Climo and animal lovers everywhere.5 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches314 tear-away pagesGREAT GIFT: Easy to display at home or in an office, this is a must-have for Liz Climo fans, a perfect present for animal lovers, and a unique treat for moms, dad, aunts, grandmas, and more.RELATABLE AND FUNNY CONTENT: Liz Climo has a gift for creating short and sweet panels that range from goofy to sweet to laugh-out-loud funny and beg to be shared with a friend or parent. Her voice is pitch perfect, and her anima

Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda as she visits Tofoten, a fairy village, and uncovers the truth behind her families past. Join our beloved heroine as she visits her Great Aunt Astrid in Tofoten. Hilda is surprised to discover that it's a fairy village...her mother had never mentioned that. Hilda becomes troubled by a crackly radio presenter, ominous dreams and soon finds herself in peril. Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda... but will her questions be answered?

Join our beloved blue-haired heroine as she visits her Great Aunt Astrid in Tofoten. Hilda is surprised to discover that it's a fairy village . .. her mother had never mentioned that. Hilda becomes troubled by a crackly radio presenter, ominous dreams and soon finds herself in peril.Fantastic creatures and daring adventures are all just part of another average day for Hilda, but will her questions be answered?

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Join your favourite blue-haired heroine, Hilda, as she heads to Scout Camp, hoping for the most normal scouting expedition ever. But, when her expedition map gets lost and she encounters a merman fleeing a vicious sea serpent, Hilda is flung into her newest adventure. Can Hilda find her way out of the waterways and escape a surprise encounter with a spider frog, or are her hopes of earning the Sparrow Scouts badge ruined?

Superpack with download: A 660-page book with 100 lessons, 4 audio CDs and 1 MP3 audio download with 1,977 files lasting 3 hrs German course for English speakersGerman is the official language of Germany, as well as six other European countries: Austria, Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland. Close to Dutch, German stands out for its grammar with its declination system. This course teaches beginners to converse in German within six to eight months, while learning about the customs of a country whose economy drives that of the entire European community. From the impregnation phase to the active phase, working for 20 to 30 minutes every day, you can acquire vocabulary, grammar and syntax, i.e. all the basic knowledge you need to communicate!The recordings include all the texts in German for each lesson and the translation exercises from the book. These progressively more challenging texts have been recorded by professional native speakers. - Lively, useful dialogue- C

不用出國留學，也可以像在美國上課一樣！ 以英文跨領域跨學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！ 用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。同時，108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓孩子能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等別的學科，實踐跨領域學習。 本套書針對想要看懂美國教科書或準備到國外求學的讀者所設計，同時也是非常符合108課綱的素養培植教材，程度由淺入深，每冊收錄800–1000個美國教科書的核心字彙，並且依照學科分類，包括社會、歷史、地理、科學、數學、語言、美術和音樂。每單元皆搭配豐富例句、彩圖和測驗題，不僅有助加強記憶，還能加深對各學科的認識。 為什麼要使用美國教科書呢？ TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗都是以各學科知識為基礎，使用美國教科書不但能大幅提升英文能力，也可以增加數學、社會、科學等方面的知識。 程度分級 本套書共有6冊，難度由淺入深，可依照個人英語程度，選擇合適的分冊： Grade 1 美國學校1年級課程 Grade 2 美國學校2年級課程 Grade 3 美國學校3年級課程 Grade 4 美國學校4年級課程 Grade 5 美國學校5年級課程 Grade 6 美國學校6年級課程 Grade 5 學習重點 介紹美國的民族、選舉制度、歷史文化。自然科學方面概述生物分類與植物結構，以及人體的構造。數學科介紹小數、分數和幾何圖形，藝術方面則涵蓋文藝復興藝術和美國藝術簡介。 人文社會學科：著重於探討美國民族多樣性、選舉制度、印地安人以及歷史重大事件，如地理大發現、西班牙征服新世界、獨立戰爭乃至近代美國。 自然科學學科：講述植物的結構、生殖與適應、人體生殖器官以及物質的組成等。 數學學科：討論計算方式、小數、分數、比和幾何圖形。 語言、藝術、音樂學科：偏重於修辭法、詞性、文藝復興時期以及美國哈德遜畫派。 Key Words 關鍵字彙 網羅了在以全英語教授社會、科學、數學、語言、藝術等學科時，所有會出現的必備英文單字，輔以相關用語、搭配詞，配合真實的照片、彩色插圖和活用例句，有助輕鬆熟記，掌握相關用法，也能學習相關的背景知識。 Power Verbs 核

In this bitingly refreshing picture book, Bad Apple faces his greatest challenge yet: festive cheer.It’s Christmas day and everyone is just so . . . jolly. Granny Smith has kick-started the caroling, and the Cheese family’s merriness is grating to say the least. But it’s the arrival of Pea and his extended family that really puts Bad Apple’s goodwill to the test. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas . . . but how long can the Peas last?Packed with witty wordplay and illustrated with the deadpan drawings of Ben Sanders, Peas on Earth introduces a host of new characters to the Bad Apple universe, including three wise Sprouts, Christmas Carrots, and the Baby Cheeses, just to name a few. Together, they make for a festive lunch you’ll never forget.Sure to entertain the whole family, Peas on Earth serves up a refreshingly bitter counterbalance to sickly sweet Christmas books, without sacrificing its goodwill message.

Deep in the Trolberg Library is a book that tells of Trolberg and its Trolbergian inhabitants. Take a tour of the city, and learn about its secrets from Hilda herself. Welcome to Trolberg! Whether you're a local searching for a new favourite haunt or a budding first-time visitor hoping to experience the spirit of the city, this guide is a must-read for all explorers of Trolberg, the wilderness, and beyond. Full of handy maps of must-visit locations, top tips for wilderness exploring, and Hilda's very own step-by-step guide to summoning water spirits, you'll soon uncover the charm of this ancient city, a place with history built into every beam and brick.

A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSome legends are born, some are drawn ...Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew…Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Praise for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City:'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the

OMG, oh la la! Join Nikki Maxwell and her BFFs as they jet off to Paris in the fifteenth book in the bestselling Dork Diaries series! Don't miss the rest of the series! Dork Diaries Dork Diaries: Party Time Dork Diaries: Pop Star Dork Diaries: How To Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries: Dear Dork Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries: OMG! All About Me Diary! Dork Diaries: TV Star Dork Diaries: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries: Drama Queen Dork Diaries: Puppy Love Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama Dork Diaries: Spectacular Superstar

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren't quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfil three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college.The first quest is to help Zeus's cup-bearer retrieve his goblet before it falls into the wrong hands. Can Percy, Grover, and Annabeth find it in time?Readers new to Percy Jackson and fans who have been awaiting this reunion for more than a decade will delight equally in this latest hilarious take on Greek mythology.

不用出國留學，也可以像在美國上課一樣！ 以英文跨領域跨學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！ 用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。同時，108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓孩子能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等別的學科，實踐跨領域學習。 本套書針對想要看懂美國教科書或準備到國外求學的讀者所設計，同時也是非常符合108課綱的素養培植教材，程度由淺入深，每冊收錄800–1000個美國教科書的核心字彙，並且依照學科分類，包括社會、歷史、地理、科學、數學、語言、美術和音樂。每單元皆搭配豐富例句、彩圖和測驗題，不僅有助加強記憶，還能加深對各學科的認識。 為什麼要使用美國教科書呢？ TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗都是以各學科知識為基礎，使用美國教科書不但能大幅提升英文能力，也可以增加數學、社會、科學等方面的知識。 程度分級 本套書共有6冊，難度由淺入深，可依照個人英語程度，選擇合適的分冊： Grade 1 美國學校1年級課程 Grade 2 美國學校2年級課程 Grade 3 美國學校3年級課程 Grade 4 美國學校4年級課程 Grade 5 美國學校5年級課程 Grade 6 美國學校6年級課程 Grade 4 學習重點 社會科學方面：介紹美國的歷史地理、亞洲文化與中世紀歐洲文化。 自然科學學科：介紹生物的分類、地球歷史、天氣、物質變化、光與熱、運動與力，以及電。 數學學科：涵蓋分數與小數、線、射線與圖形、數據與圖表。 語文、藝術、音樂學科：談論北歐神話、句子的學習、中世紀文化、伊斯蘭、非洲與中國的藝術、音樂的元素以及了解音樂。 Key Words 關鍵字彙 網羅了在以全英語教授社會、科學、數學、語言、藝術等學科時，所有會出現的必備英文單字，輔以相關用語、搭配詞，配合真實的照片、彩色插圖和活用例句，有助輕鬆熟記，掌握相關用法，也能學習相關的背景知識。 Power Verbs 核心動詞 列出和主題有關的高頻率核心動詞和動詞片語。片語常在TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗中的題目出現，確實地將這些由2–3個字所組成的片語記熟，可擴大片語詞彙量。 Word Famili

In Diper Overlode, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Loded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.Can Greg help Loded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper overlode?

The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure...Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who's lost without their beloved mother.From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland - and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it.Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling!

A brand new Moomin story based on Tove Jansson's classic world and characters, with real letters to open and read.Moomin Mail is an interactive story based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!"Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt! Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise.A treat for Moomin fans old and new, this beautifully-illustrated picture book is sure to be treasured for years to come.

Travel back through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company with 240 pages of art instruction and animation history with Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder. Featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends, the Disney Princess characters, Pixar characters, and so much more, Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder is a must-have collector's item which celebrates beloved animated characters through step-by-step drawing projects, character sketches, and vintage artwork from the Disney archives. Each section of drawing lessons is categorized by decade in Disney history, along with historical context and interesting anecdotes and facts sprinkled throughout. In each decade, learn how Disney animators have drawn the following characters and dozens more: 1920s: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 1930s: Donald Duck, the Big Bad Wolf, and Snow White 1940s: Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Bambi 1950s: Cinderella, Alice, and Tinker Bell 1960s: Cruella De Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Baloo fro

Pop-Up Pals: Trucks is a fun new pop-up board book for toddlers from Priddy Books! This vibrant casebound board book features a different pop-up truck in every spread from a noisy fire truck to an enormous excavator to a busy bus and more. The simple and sturdy pop-ups really bring the vehicles to life as you turn the page and explore scenes around the town. This book features bright and bold illustrations which will make it stand out on any shelf as well as an embossed finish on the cover. Children will love reading the fun rhyming text about each truck as they explore the sturdy pages. Fire Truck: Hear the noisy fire truck and it drives pastRacing to an emergency, speeding fast! The added humour in each scene is sure to make this a favorite with any truck-loving child. Publishing alongside Pop-Up Pals: Animals.

The ghastly Grinch refuses to be moved by the Christmas spirit in this must-have hardback version of Dr. Seuss's classic tale.When he spies the citizens of Who-ville enjoying their Christmas preparations, the Grinch comes down from his cave and makes a dastardly attempt to take all the joy out of the occasion by actually stealing Christmas.With hilarious rhymes and distinctive, original illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.

Count down to Christmas with all your Disney and Pixar friends!Celebrate 100 years of Disney with this wonderful advent calendar packed full of adventures from the world of Disney and Pixar. With 24 books included, you can unwrap a new magical tale every day in the run-up to Christmas!This makes a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be used again and again for years to come!Some of the stories you can enjoy this December are:- 101 Dalmatians: The Puppies' First Christmas- Huey, Dewey & Louie's Christmas Wish- Monsters, Inc.: Christmas Laughs- Winnie the Pooh: The Sweetest Christmas- And many, many more!

不用出國留學，也可以像在美國上課一樣！ 以英文跨領域跨學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！ 用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。同時，108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓孩子能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等別的學科，實踐跨領域學習。 本套書針對想要看懂美國教科書或準備到國外求學的讀者所設計，同時也是非常符合108課綱的素養培植教材，程度由淺入深，每冊收錄800–1000個美國教科書的核心字彙，並且依照學科分類，包括社會、歷史、地理、科學、數學、語言、美術和音樂。每單元皆搭配豐富例句、彩圖和測驗題，不僅有助加強記憶，還能加深對各學科的認識。 為什麼要使用美國教科書呢？ TOEFL等國際英語能力測驗都是以各學科知識為基礎，使用美國教科書不但能大幅提升英文能力，也可以增加數學、社會、科學等方面的知識。 程度分級 本套書共有6冊，難度由淺入深，可依照個人英語程度，選擇合適的分冊： Grade 1 美國小學1年級課程 Grade 2 美國小學2年級課程 Grade 3 美國小學3年級課程 Grade 4 美國小學4年級課程 Grade 5 美國小學5年級課程 Grade 6 美國小學6年級課程 Grade 2 學習重點 介紹公民權、美國地理位置、歐洲人在美洲的殖民、美國獨立等，以及認識生物的生命週期、食物鏈運作，太陽系、人體各系統、數學乘除算式、圖形、音樂種類、樂器概述。 人文社會學科：了解公民權、認識美國政府、各類職業、歐洲殖民美洲、美國原住民及其文化。 自然科學學科：介紹生物及非生物、認識動植物、動物的生命週期、大自然食物鏈和太陽系。 數學學科：學習乘法和除法的運算、如何數數字、認識圖形。 語文、藝術、音樂學科：介紹常見格言、視覺藝術、認識音樂種類與各類樂器。 Key Words 關鍵字彙 網羅了在以全英語教授社會、科學、數學、語言、藝術等學科時，所有會出現的必備英文單字，輔以相關用語、搭配詞，配合真實的照片、彩色插圖和活用例句，有助輕鬆熟記，掌握相關用法，也能學習相關的背景知識。 Power Verbs 核心動詞 列出和主題有關的高頻率核心動詞和動詞

"Ink-stained Splendor ---Lillian Don's World of Enchanting Calligraphy " is a carefully crafted work of calligraphy art and literary works by the calligrapher Lillian Don, featuring her calligraphic skills and unique creations. This book showcases a collection of Tang and Song poetry, famous quotes, personal reflections, travel anecdotes, and inner thoughts, presenting artistic expressions from various fields through beautiful fonts and exquisite craftsmanship.In her book, Lillian Don utilizes brush, ink, paper, and inkstone as mediums, employing her proficient calligraphy skills and artistic insights to transform classical Tang and Song poetry and famous quotes into magnificent typographic art. She conveys poetic sentiment and wisdom through her calligraphic works, seamlessly merging words with skill and offering readers a dual enjoyment of visual and spiritual pleasure.Furthermore, The book also showcases Lillian Don's personal reflections and travel anecdotes. She uses calligraphy t

Emotions and learning how to handle them are an important part of a child’s social emotional development. Guess the Emotions invites young readers to see how the characters on each page react to feeling a certain emotion. Each full-page spread introduces a different emotion, such as feel scared because of thunder; feeling angry because a child had a toy taken away; what we look like when we feel sad; things that make us happy; and advice on how to handle different emotions. Each spread contains 7 flaps with the answer hidden beneath. Children will love to open and explore the 35 flaps throughout the book. With adorable, full-color illustrations throughout, Guess the Emotions is the perfect interactive book to introduce young children to the complex topic of emotions.

The perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler for all Bluey fans!Join Bluey and family for loads of fun in this jam-packed annual!This brilliant annual is full of activities, stories and games to play. It's perfect for keeping little ones entertained for hours!Make Bluey part of your Christmas!Don't miss these other Bluey BooksBluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Hooray It's Christmas Sticker Activity