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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 powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new friends and perfecting his somersaults and flips in the bay. But one day when Gigantic’s brother, Titan, gets stuck on the sand, it’s down to Gigantic and his smallest sea creature friends to save the day.Can they show it’s possible to be tiny and tough? A swimmingly good story about little fins and big hearts from bestselling author and illustrator, Rob Biddulph. Winner of the Books for Younger Readers category at the 2024 FCBG (Federation of Children's Books) awards! Shortlisted for Children's Picture Book of the Year 2024 by The Week Junior Book Awards!

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

Dive into the hit series in this deluxe hardcover that showcases exclusive content related to the making of the Disney+ show Moon KnightSteven Grant, a mild-mannered man who lives a mundane life, is plagued by blackouts and memories of a life separate from his own. But after one fateful encounter, Steven learns that he shares a body with Marc Spector—a former mercenary and the ruthless avatar of Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon and vengeance. With their enemies converging on them, Steven must learn how to adapt to this revelation and work with his alter ego as other godly motives come into play. Continuing their popular ART OF series of tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated series.

University of Nottingham Ningbo China Prof. Patrick Y.K. Chau Singapore Institute of Management Prof. Kwok Kee Wei Hamburg University of Technology Prof. Christian M. Ringle (SmartPLS開發者之一) Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany Prof. Marko Sarstedt 好評推薦!! 蕭教授出版了許多定量方法書籍，是台灣最重要的結構方程模型(SEM)專家之一。在這本書中，他介紹了SPSS分析方法和最新結構方程模型SmartPLS 4的分析技術，對於有興趣在研究中使用SPSS和SEM的新手和高級研究人員，它確實是一本很好的資源和參考書。 ---長庚大學 湯明哲 校長--- *國內第一本全面介紹SmartPLS 4操作，深入探討最新量表發展、中介和調節變數的應用、reflective(反映性)和formative(形成性)指標的發展和模式的指定、PLS-SEM結構方程模式的實用書。 *本書以實用的角度引導學員從學習社會科學概念開始介紹，到完成一份專題、研究生論文和論文投稿，對於大學部專題，碩博士學生，量化的研究人員都有莫大的幫助。 *以統計分析(多變量分析)為主軸，整合了理論的介紹、量化的研究、量表的發展、卡方檢定、因素分析、迴歸分析、區別分析和邏輯迴歸、單因子變異數分析、多變量變異數分析、典型相關分析、信度和效度分析、聯合分析、多元尺度和集群分析，第二代統計技術–結構方程模式(SEM)，正確的多變量分析研究論文參考範例。 *內容涵蓋SmartPLS 4基本操作、PLS-SEM結構方程模式的學習範例、反映性和形成性指標與模式的指定、二階和高階因果關係、SEM結構方程模式實例、中介因子的效果、調節效果、測量恆等性(Measurement Invariance)、MGA呈現的範例、和論文結構與研究範例。 *本書可作為統計分析和多變量分析的教科書，也是Hair, Black, Babin, and Anderson所撰寫的Multivariate Data Analysis多變量分析的最佳輔助參考書籍，更是Hair, Hult, Ringle, and

Age range 6 to 9 Rain can be fun. But sometimes, 'lots and lots and lots of rain' is frightening - when water comes into homes and washes everything away. Floods and other natural calamities do happen, children do get caught in them, and other children see it all on television.How do they make sense of it?

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal–winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.In the way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet, with beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Patricia Castelao.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob as her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.

With a delicate foiled cover, exclusive board and sprayed edge design, as well as an exclusive interview with Colleen and her mother, don't miss this beautiful collector's edition. Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town where she grew up-she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business.And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily.And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn't hurt. Lily can't get him out of her head. But Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing.Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his "no dating" rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. As questions about her new relat

A special 10 year anniversary edition of Sugarlump and the Unicorn, featuring bonus content from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks and an extra-special foiled cover!Celebrate 10 years of Sugarlump and the Unicorn, written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, with this special foiled-cover anniversary edition featuring the much-loved story and brand new bonus content.When Sugarlump the rocking horse longs to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes grants his wish and turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant . . .Includes a specially written letter, images and photos from the author and illustrator about how they came up with the idea for the story and characters.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a

Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She's left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn's own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom-and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she'll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father's greatest secrets.But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and fa

社區、創造力和色彩充滿活力地描繪了 2023 年因為去年的無限樂觀情緒轉變為對鼓舞和玩耍的旺盛需求。所有跡像都表明，由於經濟不穩定、政治不穩定和環境惡化持續存在，今年將是黯淡和混亂的一年。然而，面對持續的困難，人們決心表現出韌性、創新和快樂。 Pantone 為其 2023 年度代表色 Viva Magenta 做出了明智的選擇，抓住了一種活潑的情緒：它是“非常規時間的非常規色調”。 Joyconomy今年正在興起，各品牌為所有年齡段的人提供無拘無束的遊戲和模仿扔五彩紙屑感覺的運動課程――請加入我們（揮動雙臂大量）。「新科技賦能」或「持續很久的大事件」都是形成趨勢的原因，因為它影響著人們的生活與價值觀，進而形成趨勢浪潮。而這次2023 年「Future 100 改變未來的100 件事」的發行，正是科技與反思的成果。不過，不管環境有多挑戰，我們都可以用更樂觀的態度來擁抱未來！Community, creativity, and color vibrantly paint 2023.As last year’s unbounded optimism shifts to an exuberant need for uplift and play.All signs should point towards a bleak and chaotic year as a rocky economy, political instability, and environmental deterioration persist. However, people are determined to show resilience, innovation, and joy in the face of continued hardship. Pantone’s bright choice for its Color of the Year 2023, Viva Magenta, captures the spritely sentiment: it’s “an unconventional shade for an unconventional time,” the brand says. A joyconomy is in motion this year, with brands

★ 漫威電影《尚氣》動作創作及武術兵器顧問、國際特種部隊客席教練――戴志良 著！SILAT武術於2019年獲聯合國教科文組織列入世界非物質文化遺產，本書從SILAT武術世界的起源說起，與讀者一起探索SILAT武術的文化。詳盡分析技擊心法五元素：擊、控、破、誘、迷，講解武術的自我修為與傳承。收錄超過300張攻防實戰相片，拆解徒手及兵器訓練，圖文並茂解釋備戰姿態、技擊形態、攻防對拆等技術，示範運用虎爪刀、短棍等兵器的攻防法，大大提升技擊術及防衛力，揭開SILAT武術的神秘面紗。作者Evan亦分享SILAT對電影業的影響，憑着SILAT武術，Evan獲MARVEL STUDIOS漫威電影工作室邀請加入《尚氣與十環傳奇》電影動作創作組，到澳洲實景進行動作創作，並擔任武術及兵器顧問，在書中亦寫下與電影製作團隊拍攝的點滴。好評推薦：「戴師傅對其他拳種，包括拳擊、散打等，也具深厚認識和實戰經驗，尤鍾情印尼武術，曾多次到國外舉辦武術研討會，更為Marvel所邀，成《尚氣》武術動作團隊一員。本書籌備數載，習者人手一本，定必受用無窮，獲益良多。」――伍智恒師傅，香港電台《修行》及《功夫傳奇》專訪武術家「Evan戴志良，就是香港近十年間，其中一位最突出的後起之秀，可以把SILAT這套東南武術運用得揮灑自如，別樹一幟，確實令我印象深刻。戴師傅對SILAT武術的熱誠更是不能想像，閑談間察覺到由他的學武背景、學功夫心得，對此門武術的認知、用心研究，及後設計學習系統等，都顯示出他對武術十分熱誠，無不是想將此武術得以傳承下去。」――楊永勣師傅，PVT純詠春「東南亞武藝具有極其獨特的實戰內涵，可惜相關的華文專著少之又少；今欣聞Evan戴志良師傅執筆《技擊解碼》一書，公開分享其豐富知識與心得，絕對值得收藏細讀！」――喬靖夫師傅，小說作家、魔杖教練「Pencak Silat is a kind of culture that can become the main reference for people's "inside", for people to find the balance between body, mind, and feeling contributing to a good way of life. Guru Evan is good martial artist and goo

Deep in the library is a book that tells of giants and elves, woffs and deer foxes, and all manner of creatures from the Wilderness to the center of Trolberg. Those who wish to learn will glean all the knowledge they need from Hilda's own copy of this fascinating compendium of beasts and spirits. For fans of Netflix's hit animated Hilda series, this gorgeous guide to creatures from tiny to giant will keep young adventurers spellbound, with a behind-the-scenes bestiary that teaches Hilda fans everything they'll want to know about the fauna of Trolberg, featuring trivia and brand new art! A perfect companion book to Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide.

母帶處理是針對整張專輯或者一首單曲所進行的錄音製作流程中的後一個創造性步驟，其終產品 可用於出版唱片，也可用於家庭音樂設備或iPod的播放，以及廣播播出和網絡傳播。全球知名的錄音、混 音和母帶工程師，格萊美獎獲得者Bob Katz在本書中深入淺出而又全面地揭示了音頻工程師們每天都會遇 到的技術難題。通過本書，你將學習到針對立體聲和環繞聲節目的新的、有效的、富含藝術性的製作 技巧。通過母帶處理，你一定能夠成為一名掌控聲音的大師。 本書是全球第 1本關於音頻母帶處理的書籍，書中對立體聲和環繞聲領域中音頻母帶處理的重要技 巧、藝術性與技術性問題，以及混音與母帶處理的關係進行了詳盡的論述。本書回答了音頻工程師們一系 列常問的問題。 這本暢銷書引導了成千上萬的混音師、母帶處理工程師、音樂家、A&R（Artist and Repertoire，是 唱片公司下的一個部門，負責歌手和唱片等事宜）人員和製作人，告訴他們如何來製作令人滿意的聲音作 品。它將藝術與技術融為一體，非常適合學生及專業人士閱讀。本書包括你需要的所有參考指南，錄音棚 裡千萬不能缺少它！

Push, pull, slide . . . and help protect our planet with simple actions around your home in this interactive board book from the Go Green! seriesThe Go Green! series gives young ones an early introduction to eco awareness by highlighting simple actions we can all do at home. Find out how we make our homes more Earth-friendly by conserving water, recycling, and composting. With tabs to slide and things to hide, going green has never been so much fun!

珍愛奧斯汀【午茶套組】──新裝珍藏七冊套書（附精美書盒、加贈筆記本）+《與珍．奧斯汀喝杯下午茶》，完整解讀情感小說教主珍奧斯汀！ -------------------------------------【珍．奧斯汀小說全集，情感小說的不敗經典】●新裝珍藏七冊盒裝──六部經典長篇+好讀出版獨家短篇集，原文全譯，全系列皆附精美插圖，是珍迷必收的愛藏完全版！●加贈套裝限定筆記本──兩款內頁隨寫隨記，摘錄名場景+錦言佳句，讓珍．奧斯汀的睿智常伴身邊不離手！ 01《理性與感性》 Sense and Sensibility珍．奧斯汀的小說處女作，最峰迴路轉的作品，開創奧斯汀式獨樹一幟的幽默●英國票選最不可錯過的百大經典小說之一●李安導演金熊獎電影名作《理性與感性》原著穩重而不善表達感情，她的名字叫「理性」，天真而滿懷熱情，她的名字叫「感性」，當「理性」被感性衝破，「感性」讓理性喚回時，擺盪的情節絕對不容錯過！冷靜的姐姐愛蓮娜愛上了坦率的艾德華，卻發現心上人早有了婚約對象，她及時勒住了自己的真情深陷，以友誼交往……浪漫多情的妹妹瑪麗安，天生聰明伶俐，一心期盼嫁個風度出眾的丈夫，卻愛上了輕佻的公子哥兒魏勒比，慘被拋棄而生重病……透過兩位姐妹花的愛情故事，欣賞珍．奧斯汀最值得聆聽與參考的感情觀。02《傲慢與偏見》 Pride and Prejudice珍．奧斯汀的小說代表作，最愛小說票選永遠高居榜首的愛情經典●BBC票選對女性影響最大的文學作品榜首●英國圖書館員最愛的百大小說榜首一個富有而驕傲的英俊先生，一位任性而懷有偏見的聰穎小姐，當傲慢碰到偏見，激出的火花豈止精采可以形容！因為自身條件的優越，加上對於環境人物的不熟悉，達西先生以冷漠傲然的態度作出人們與自己的區隔，卻也讓人們認定他的傲慢。直到目空一切的達西先生發現了伊莉莎白的魅力，並深陷其中……達西在舞會上的一席話，讓伊莉莎白認定了他的傲慢，加上旁人的挑撥，更是讓她深信兩人的不合，這種偏見讓伊莉莎白努力的拉開達西與自己的距離。可是種種的因緣際會和事件的發生，卻意外促進了兩人的愛情……一部最能改變女性對自己評價的文學作品，在傲慢與偏見之間，細細品味珍．奧斯汀的理性與感性。03《勸服》 Persuasion珍．奧斯汀最真摯感人的告別佳作，揭示一段破鏡重圓的坎坷情路●評價更勝《理性與感性》的愛情小說●BBC 2007年影集《勸服》原著

A fabulous foiled edition celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the publication of STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man.A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree? A wonderfully funny story from the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 This perfect gift book is a journey through the seasons with a gloriously festive Christmas Eve ending

改編自大家熟悉的Fly Guy，有熟悉的故事主角提高學習興趣，有故事內容讓學發音不無聊，有精心編寫的句子讓小讀者不知不覺練習相同的發音規則，加上兩本練習本做自我評量，並搭配CD跟線上音檔Storyplus，是學習自然發音的好選擇。本套組包含Fly Guy Phonics Boxed Set (10書+2習作本+1CD+Storyplus)Buzz into reading with Fly Guy!Chock-full of engaging illustrations from the iriginal Fly Guy series, each book is designed to help build a beginning readers' confidence. Kids are engaged to sound words out and even try their own hand at spelling and writing. This set includes ten books, two workbooks, an audio CD and read-along audiobooks.01. Come Back Fly Guy (Short A)(Book1)02. What Is That Smell Fly Guy? (Short E)(Book 2)03. Fly Guy's Thrilling Tricks (Short I)(Book 3)04. Fly Guy Goes to the Pet Shop (Short O)(Book4)05. Fly Guy's Stuck (Short U)(Book 5)06. Get in the Game Fly Guy! (Long A)(Book 6)07. Meet Buzz and Fly Guy (Long E)(Book 7)08. Fly Guy Dines (Long I)(Book 8)09. Fly Guy's Home at Last (Long O)(Book 9)10. Fly Guy Meets a Cute Girl (Long U)(Book 10)11. Fly Guy Workbook 1 - Short Vowel Sounds for A, E, I,

知名英國出版社 Usborne 獨家授權中文版本超閃亮的Usborne Lights and Sounds books上市囉！一本刺激五感發展的視覺、聽覺「聲光書」一閃一閃照亮你的心 感受溫馨的節慶氛圍 聖誕節快到了，住在小栗村的動物們都好興奮！狐狸姊姊海倫卻擔心聖誕老公公找不到村子……這時狐狸弟弟先杜斯想到一個辦法！於是他們找了其他動物一起幫忙......究竟小栗村的動物們會不會收到聖誕禮物呢？ 按下書中的按鍵，伴隨著溫馨的聖誕樂曲和閃亮的燈，沉浸在幸福的氛圍吧！【充滿期待的聲光書，視覺聽覺雙重饗宴】按下每個跨頁的按鍵後，不只會發出聲音，甚至還有燈泡會發亮！耳邊響起美妙的旋律，配上閃耀絢爛的燈光效果，呈現一段段聲光交織而成的迷人篇章。還可以和孩子一起邊欣賞燈光秀、一邊數數看有多少顆發亮的燈泡，好看、好聽又有趣！ 【傳遞正向溫暖的能量，溫馨故事真誠鉅獻】本書故事梗概是聖誕節即將到來，孩子們擔心收不到聖誕禮物，於是眾人齊心點上溫暖的燈光、演奏美妙的樂曲，實現孩子們心中小小的願望！在閱讀中培養孩子幫助別人的美德，並且感受濃濃的人情味。這不只是聖誕書，也是一本適合細細品味、反覆翻閱的繪本！ 【色彩鮮豔飽和，打造歡樂活潑的場景】本系列使用的是鮮豔的紅、黃、綠和藍等彩度較高的基本色，刺激嬰幼兒的視覺，英國插畫家Jordan Wray繪畫出超可愛的動物們，瞬間擄獲孩子注意力，吸引孩子閱讀及聆聽本書，讓大人小孩都愛不釋手！美麗的圖畫不僅能輔助視覺的刺激和學習，更是讓孩子從小接觸美的事物，培養傲人的美學素養。 【高音質播放器，創造高品質的有聲書】聲音清晰且悠揚，音量適中，既不會大到損害孩子的耳朵，也不會小聲到聽不清楚，恰到好處的音量，打造完美的聆樂品質！ 【硬頁大開本，享受精彩的閱讀體驗】打造出長寬超過20公分、有別於市面上有聲書的開本，舒適的開本大小，除了方便收納之外，讀者亦能享受到美好的閱讀體驗。本書採用堅固耐翻、不易撕破厚紙板材質，還有貼心的圓角設計，不怕被紙割傷或被邊角刺傷，非常安全！

Picking up immediately after Loki steals the Tesseract (again), he finds himself called before the Time Variance Authority, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space, forced to answer for his crimes against the timeline and given a choice: face deletion from reality or assist in catching an even greater threat. Follow the god of chaos through exclusive concept art and behind the scenes interviews in this keepsake art book.

Franklin Booth: Silent Symphony is a massive, 304-page book featuring over 400 pieces that span the artist's entire career.Accompanying photos of Franklin Booth (1874-1948), his family, friends andcolleagues--along with illustrations by his peers and inspirations--add nearly fiftymore images. A new essay by the award-winning illustrator and professor AliceA. Carter delves into Booth's life. This biography highlights his childhood inIndiana, family life and the earliest days of his professional career, his roadtrips, studio life and teaching career with intimate stories and much more.Quotes of first-hand encounters with Booth by his students, friends and fellowartists also are shared.Pen-and-ink drawings cover afifty-year span--from Booth's earliest days to his final works. These include hisstory illustrations for top magazines of the time, plus a diverse and rareassortment of pieces made for poems, advertisements and prints. Bookillustrations completed in color as well as pen-and-ink a

This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas.From Earth’s inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for an aound-the-world adventure...Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form. Find out about wind, rain, and extreme weather on Earth’s surface. Explore Earth’s habitats, and meet the plants and animals that call them home. Finally, find out about how our planet is under threat, and what you can do to protect it.Packed with fun facts and colorful illustrations, My Very Important Earth Encyclopedia will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 11. Today I Will Fly!2. Watch Me Throw the Ball!3. Can I Play Too?4. Let's Go For a Drive!5. I Really Like Slop!An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 2 1. I Am Going!2. We Are in a Book!3. I Broke My Trunk!4. Listen to My Trumpet!5. I'm a Frog!An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 3 1.There is a Bird on Your Head!2.Are You Ready to Play Outside?3.Elephants Cannot Dance!4.Should I Share My Ice Cream?5.I Will Take a Nap!An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 41. My Friend is Sad2. I Love My New Toy3. Pigs Make Me Sneeze4. A Big Guy Took My Ball5. My New Friend is So Fun An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 51. I Am Invited to a Party!2. I Will Surprise My Friend!3. Happy Pig Day!4. Waiting Is Not Easy!5. The Thank You Book

Bestselling philosophy book is reimagined for the first time as a graphic novelOne day, young Sophie finds a letter addressed to her that contains only one question: “Who are you?” Then there’s another one asking, “Where does the world come from?” The sender of these letters remains a mystery, but the questions intrigue Sophie. This is the beginning of a strange correspondence that will lead the young girl on a coming-of-age quest to meet major figures of philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Descartes, Hegel, Sartre, etc.). In the first volume, Sophie begins by questioning the philosophers of Antiquity and goes all the way to those of the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. This is the first of two volumes. In the second volume, she discovers metaphysical doubt while continuing on her way to modern times. This comic book adaptation of Jostein Gaarder’s original book breathes new life into a cult classic.

For the fifth time ever, best friends Elephant and Piggie have five BIGGIE adventures in one book!From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, this BIGGIE bind-up of Elephant & Piggie adventures will make readers want to celebrate!This bind-up includes the titles: I Am Invited to a Party!; I Will Surprise My Friend!; Happy Pig Day!; Waiting Is Not Easy!; and The Thank You Book.For the fifth time ever, best friends Elephant and Piggie have five BIGGIE adventures in one book!From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, this BIGGIE bind-up of Elephant & Piggie adventures will make readers want to celebrate!This bind-up includes the titles: I Am Invited to a Party!; I Will Surprise My Friend!; Happy Pig Day!; Waiting Is Not Easy!; and The Thank You Book.