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《文學小史》帶領讀者踏上一段穿越古今的閱讀之旅，從史詩《吉爾伽美什》、莎士比亞戲劇，到當代小說與圖像文學，探索文學如何反映文化、權力與自我認同。作者約翰・薩瑟蘭以幽默、親切的筆調，介紹世界經典與被忽略的趣味文本，讓讀者重新發現文學的魅力。這是一本適合所有愛書人閱讀的入門指南，也是對文學世界的一次溫柔邀請。A vibrant guide to the world of literature, from dramatic plays to engrossing novelsLiterature has inspired every civilisation, from Greek myth to today’s graphic novels. John Sutherland, who has researched, taught and written on the entire glorious span of human literary activity, here guides readers on a journey ‘through the looking glass’ to show how literature from across the world can transport us, transfix us, and teach us about ourselves.He introduces key works, from the Epic of Gilgamesh and Shakespeare to T.S. Eliot, George Orwell and Margaret Atwood, and looks afresh at literature’s links to power, identity and taste. From the rude jokes within Anglo-Saxon riddles to the guilty pleasures of potboilers and fan fiction, this celebratory guide offers wit, humour and deep learning to all who enjoy literature, and who want to unde

本書以幽默漫畫結合知識圖解，帶領8歲以上讀者探索生物、化學、物理、地球與太空，以及元素週期表等科學主題。每個跨頁皆有一則輕鬆有趣的漫畫情節，搭配簡潔明瞭的解說與插圖，將抽象概念轉化為貼近生活的情境，提升學習興趣。插畫家 Jess Bradey 曾獲 2021 年 Blue Peter 最佳非虛構作品獎，圖像生動、節奏俐落，讓科學變得親近可笑又可學。此系列適合作為課外延伸閱讀，也能啟發科學探究的好奇心。📖 亮點特色★ 漫畫＋知識圖解，學習更生動★ 主題涵蓋自然科學五大領域★ Blue Peter 獎得主繪者創作★ 適合8歲以上自主或共讀Comic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.此套書包含以下商品9781526319999/Comic Strip Science: BiologyFind out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon strip

POPE FRANCIS' DEBUT MEMOIR · A moving, deeply human account of the life and legacy of one of the bravest and most visionary leaders in modern history—A must read for all generations in a world yearning for hope and changeFor the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.An extraordinary personal and historical journey,Lifeis the story of aman and a world in dramatic change. A champion for the oppressed and marginalized—and the future of our planet—Pope Francis has inspired all of us to take action to alter the course of history toward a more loving and humane trajectory.With eloquence, passion, and humility, Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past eight decades. The book opens with three-year-old Jorge in the kitchen with his mother in Argent

John Green 從一名少年病患的日常出發，層層展開肺結核如何隨著歷史、殖民、經濟與制度流動，成為今日最致命、卻仍被忽略的傳染病。書中既有醫學知識的清晰說明，也保留人與人之間的溫度，讓數據背後的生命重新被看見。作者多年投入公共倡議的經驗，使本書不流於同情式敘事，而是冷靜指出：疾病的走向，往往取決於社會如何分配資源與關注。本書適合關心公共衛生、全球議題，或單純想理解世界運作方式的讀者閱讀，是一部將個人故事轉化為公共思考的非虛構作品。Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! • #1 Washington Post bestseller! • #1 Indie Bestseller! • USA Today Bestseller!John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since t

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

The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!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!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

本研究以後山地區的宜蘭縣、花連縣、台東縣三個區域，作為田野調查研究場域。深入探討臺灣東部地區媽祖信仰的傳播與發展、主祀神源流與媽祖神蹟傳說的歷史背景，附設組織的成立以及信眾的遷徙、聚合，社會所提供相應的可能條件等主題。藉此瞭解臺灣東、西部地區，媽祖信仰所存在的相應關係與質變成因。後山漢族人的移墾、播遷過程的歷史，涉及政治操控、社會變遷、自然環境的阻隔，以及天然災害的衝擊。後山媽祖信仰得以移播，與此有著緊密的連結關係。廟宇碑碣刻文提供媽祖神像，及其香火緣起的探源佐證。田野證實後山媽祖信仰的傳播及發展，無法離開移民和墾民的直接或間接關係。媽祖顯聖的神蹟、傳說與故事是神聖的表意，與民眾生活的現實需求相關聯。因時空的差異與族群各自不同的背景，會產生不同的解讀、感受或認知。靈應事蹟的內容，從重視個人生命到社區整體生態的保護，媽祖神蹟有了敘述上的轉變。禮物交換關係，揭示廟宇間的往來、子母廟分香或分靈、神將會的交陪等機制，表面上是「禮物」，骨子裡卻是「交換」。「給予」與「收取」都是義務，拒絕禮物「無異於宣戰，是一種斷絕友誼和交往的表示」。The present study aims at exploring the spread and development of Mazu beliefs in eastern Taiwan. To serve this purpose, the study includes in-depth discussion on the following themes: (1) the origin of the main worship god, the statue, and the historical background of the legend of Mazu's miracles, (2) the establishment of affiliated organizations, the migration and aggregation of the believers, and (3) the interaction with the social contexts. Three areas of Yilan, Hualian, and Taitung are selected as the sites of this fiel

A 2025 School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the YearA 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice Graphic NovelA specter is haunting the Atlantic!After growing up together on the luxurious SS Lark, Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright are ready to start their lives. Emery wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and sail the Lark forever, while Neeta yearns to travel the world. But neither will have any future at all if the Lark’s new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, has his way.Mr. Honeycutt . . . The first-class passengers adore him, while he makes the ship a nightmare for the crew. Twisted by unnatural appetites, the rich are actually transforming into something less than human, and their insatiable demands soon push the staff toward a—quite literal— burnout.Something otherworldly is undeniably aboard the SS Lark, something horribly hungry. But it’s not Wick Farley: vampire, secret agent, and paranormal investigator. Alone and at sea, with only Neeta and Emery to help him, he must uncover the truth abo

★由Quantic Dream公司負責原作及監修★製作出在全世界的銷售量超過800萬部的動作冒險遊戲《底特律：變人》的遊戲開發商所帶來的，以日本為主舞台的原創故事——在2038年的東京，與人類沒有兩樣的「仿生人」普及，讓職場上的人類漸漸被取代。在美國反仿生人的勢力因此高漲的同時，日本的仿生人偶像「麗奈」卻博得爆炸性的人氣，展現了仿生人在運用方式上的嶄新可能性。然而在耀眼成就的背後，卻是些纏繞在仿生人周遭的來自人類們扭曲的慾望、不講理的不滿，兩者間的扭曲漸漸膨脹到再也藏不住……在這混沌的情況中獲得了「意志」與「情感」，而且還會違抗人類命令的「變異體」仿生人出現了。這是一位以人類少女為中心而編織出的，擁有自由意志的仿生人們在日本的「革命」故事。

The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!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!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

A lively and provocative account of Bernard Mandeville and the work that scandalized and appalled his contemporaries—and made him one of the most influential thinkers of the eighteenth century.In 1714, doctor, philosopher and writer Bernard Mandeville published The Fable of the Bees, a humorous tale in which a prosperous hive full of greedy and licentious bees trade their vices for virtues and immediately fall into economic and societal collapse. Outrage among the reading public followed; philosophers took up their pens to refute what they saw as the fable’s central assertion. How could it be that an immoral community thrived but the introduction of morality caused it to crash and burn? In Man-Devil, John Callanan examines Mandeville and his famous fable, showing how its contentious claim—that vice was essential to the economic flourishing of any society—formed part of Mandeville’s overall theory of human nature. Mandeville, Callanan argues, was perfectly suited to analyze and satirize

Buckle up, because you're about to go on an epic adventure with identical twins, Amber and Blue, and their feathered friend, Chirp!Together, they are going on a quest to find — and understand — DNA. Shrink down smaller than a speck of dust and zoom through the human body to meet a cast of characters crazier than anything you've ever seen!This isn't just any science book, it's a laugh-out-loud, page-turning adventure that will make you fall in love with the wacky world inside every living thing!So grab your lab coat and get ready to:Decode the secrets of DNAUnravel the mysteries of cellsDiscover the power of proteinsHave a blast learning about genetics!Ready to embark on this mind-blowing journey? Let the adventure begin!繫好安全帶，因為你即將與同卵雙胞胎 Amber 和 Blue 以及他們的朋友 Chirp 一起踏上史詩般的冒險之旅！他們一起踏上了尋找並了解 DNA 的旅程。縮小到比一粒灰塵還小，然後穿過人體去見一群比你曾經見過的任何事物都更瘋狂的角色！這不是一本普通的科學書，它是一本讓人開懷大笑、引人入勝的冒險書，它會讓你愛上每個生物體內古怪的世界！因此，穿上你的工作服並做好準備：-解密 DNA 的秘密-揭開細胞的奧秘-探索蛋白質的力量-盡情享受學習遺傳學的樂趣吧！-準備好踏上這段令人興奮的旅程了嗎？讓冒險開始吧！

Buckle up, because you're about to go on an epic adventure with identical twins, Amber and Blue, and their feathered friend, Chirp!Together, they are going on a quest to find — and understand — DNA. Shrink down smaller than a speck of dust and zoom through the human body to meet a cast of characters crazier than anything you've ever seen!This isn't just any science book, it's a laugh-out-loud, page-turning adventure that will make you fall in love with the wacky world inside every living thing!So grab your lab coat and get ready to:Decode the secrets of DNAUnravel the mysteries of cellsDiscover the power of proteinsHave a blast learning about genetics!Ready to embark on this mind-blowing journey? Let the adventure begin!繫好安全帶，因為你即將與同卵雙胞胎 Amber 和 Blue 以及他們的羽毛朋友 Chirp 一起踏上史詩般的冒險之旅！他們一起踏上了尋找並了解 DNA 的旅程。縮小到比一粒灰塵還小，然後穿過人體去見一群比你曾經見過的任何事物都更瘋狂的角色！這不是一本普通的科學書，它是一本讓人開懷大笑、引人入勝的冒險書，它會讓你愛上每個生物體內古怪的世界！因此，穿上你的工作服並做好準備：解密 DNA 的秘密揭開細胞的奧秘探索蛋白質的力量盡情享受學習遺傳學的樂趣吧！準備好踏上這段令人興奮的旅程了嗎？讓冒險開始吧！

這是一本讓你「很會用英文聊天」的口語書！從寵物說到買股，從工作聊到父母，橫向→不斷開展話題，縱向→持續深入暢聊，不論跟誰，都能生動地用英文哈啦聊不停！！想跟朋友small talk；參加派對，要跟不認識的人破冰社交；上班的時候，與外籍同事開啟話題……完全沒問題！25件人生大小事＋250個好聊話題＋750個生動對話句，不論是交友、談戀愛、網聊，談買房、股票……都有實用會話讓你發揮，還能鍛鍊自組語句能力，主動強化更靈活的口語力，厲害到連外國人都覺得你超能聊！◎全書「４大步驟溝通脈絡」，學習有系統、有邏輯，也更有效！▶先以漫畫開局吸睛：以生動有趣的數格漫畫，勾勒出主題情境，亦能一探不同國情的文化差異與語言趣味。▶策劃劇場式對話助破冰：精心設計對話式的小劇場模式，直接點出打開話匣子的方式及主題精髓，有助快速進入聊天狀況，自在互動。▶再以多種情境設定，橫向開展話題：每一情境設計10則不同的開場話題，聊天主題自由轉換不無聊，話題源源不斷，還能靈活的見招拆招。▶善用不同說法表達，縱向深入話題：每一主題還有30種的「換個說法」例句及能繼續往下聊的素材，英文哈啦不再只是一兩句，讓你能聚焦問得好，更能答得巧。◎從不同生活主題、情境到暢聊會話，點線面將話題有料延伸！25件人生大事＋250個聊天主題＋750個應對擴充句，舉凡對現代人重要的、必聊的、好聊的主題內容：包括時髦的寵物話題，貓貓狗狗的養育心得、交友戀愛、網路內容、投資—買房買股、家庭、讀書、面試、兩性等等，話題明確清楚，包羅萬象，跟誰都能聊！想要不詞窮，不尬聊，只要跟著本書，看久了、聽久了、唸久了，見到老外，即能自然地一來一往聊不停。◎關鍵字、必學詞彙、慣用語全收錄，一舉提升英語力！本書跟生活緊密結合，每一會話內容，抓出重要字詞，有效精準學會聽／說重點；同步補充說明必會或較難的單字，即使遇到陌生詞彙也不擔心！另外，老外常說的慣用語本書也一把抓，臨時需要一句話時，應急超好用；並以對話方式設計，更易理解相關英語的進階使用方法。面面俱到、滴水不漏，學習大滿貫也更道地！◎精彩補充▶避免中式英語EX：我要去換新電腦。(X) I'm going to change my computer.(O) I'm going to get a new computer.▶流行語EX：網民網聊術語 2B(to be)為了／強調誇飾

This epic 10-book set of magical Greek myths adapted and illustrated for younger readers. Including the stories of Persephone, Athena, Prometheus, the Greek Mythology Collection is a fantastic introduction to the world of Greek gods and goddesses, titans and monsters. Perfect for adventure lovers aged 7+Adapted and illustrated for young readersTitles in this set:1. Eros and Psyche 2. Persephone3. Bellerophon and Pegasus4. Phaethon and the Sun Chariot 5. King Midas6. Daedalus and Icarus 7. Athena and the Naming of Athens 8. Pandora's Box 9. Prometheus10. Battle of the Titans Eros and PsycheAngry that her followers have begun worshipping someone else, Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty, decides to punish the human Princess Psyche. She tells her son Eros, God of Love, to make Psyche fall in love with the ugliest, meanest creature on Earth.For once, Eros disobeys his mother. He and Psyche fall in love with each other. But when doubt drives them apart, Psyche must complete three impossible t

Hong Kong and Macau have both been Special Administrative Regions of China since 1999. To this day, however, the two SARs and mainland China have yet to form a cohesive agreement for extradition. Yanhong Yin proposes a theoretical model—the China Arrest Warrant—that fulfils three essential criteria: compliance with the framework of “One Country, Two Systems,” allowance for differences within the three divergent legal systems, and sufficient human rights protection.This model takes direct inspiration from the European Arrest Warrant, which is undergirded by the principle of mutual recognition—the idea that while states may make different decisions on a wide range of matters, results will be accepted as equivalent to decisions made by one’s own state. The success of the European Union’s adoption of mutual recognition across political, economic, and legal situations is instrumental in providing a blueprint for judicial cooperation among mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR. This a

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

CAN KID-ZILLA PREVAIL AGAINST THE FURRY FURY OF ADORABLE, ATOMIC KITTENS?In this action-packed and hilarious sequel toKid-Zilla and the Invaders from Planet Aaargh, Pablo and Zoe - our humongous hero and his brilliant sister - must take on their greatest challenge yet. The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the "internet" (ever heard of it?) and they're throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race!Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush skyscrapers beneath their adorable paws, but their hypnotising eye-beams have the power to turn humans into argumentative, infighting, keyboard warriors! As chaos descends, can the world's biggest little kid save the day?This funny, action-packed, and completely off-the-wall comic story will delight fans ofDog-ManandBunny Versus Monkey.Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humour, fast-paced storytelling, in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and

心理學是對行為和心理歷程的科學研究，它涵蓋的範圍很廣，從人類的身體功能、大腦機制、神經結構，直至記憶、思維、智能成長、認知歷程，以迄於動機、情緒、人際關係及心理病理等。有鑒於心理學是研究人性(human nature)的科學，各個大學幾乎都將心理學列入通識課程，視為任何知識分子在自身專業之外所必備的人文素養。本書試圖以簡明的粗線條，向讀者介紹心理學的基本知識、基本門派，以及現代心理學發展的基本脈絡。在編排上採取圖解的方式，把複雜的概念化約為簡易的關係圖、樹狀圖、流程圖甚至漫畫圖，方便讀者兩邊對照內容，以收專業、易懂而易記之效。

新世代關聯 - 圖資料庫理論精解+開發實務近年來，網際網路、巨量資料、雲端運算、人工智慧和區塊鏈等資訊技術快速發展。我們已進入人類社會空間（Human）、資訊網路空間（Cyber）、實體物理空間（Physical）的人機物三元空間時代，這三個空間相互交互產生大量資料，成為生產的關鍵要素，滲透到生產、工作和生活的各方面。建構新型資料基礎設施，推動數位經濟發展，已成為時代熱點。在這個人機物深度融合的背景下，圖技術作為資料基礎設施的底層關鍵技術迅速發展。圖技術能夠呈現複雜的連結關係，提升資料在網路空間中的價值，使使用者從高效管理資料資產轉變為有效提取資料價值。例如，在龐大的社群網站和複雜的金融交易網路中，圖技術能挖掘巨量資料中的隱藏模式和規律，極大提升數位技術解決現實問題的能力。作者具有豐富的圖技術研究和實踐經驗。本書分為理論篇和實踐篇，詳述圖技術的研究內容和應用案例，內容翔實，深入淺出，兼具實用性和可讀性，是一本不可多得的圖技術教科書。

Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award Winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks! This expanded edition includes a brand-new cover and sixteen pages of a never-before-seen epilogue! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs!Captain Amazing, the hometown hero of Metro City, is searching for a sidekick!Heroes near and far are auditioning for the part, but there's four unlikely candidates heating up the competition. A dog, a cat, a hamster, and a chameleon -- the adoring pets of Captain Amazing's alter ego, Harry -- have all been honing their own secret superpowers. Wanting to spend more time with their beloved human, each pet is vying for the coveted role.Meanwhile, Captain Amazing's longtime nemesis, Dr. Havoc, is back, and Captain Amazing can't defeat him on his own. With the citizens of Metro City in danger, can the warring pets put their squabbles aside to save the day?!

Inside Scouts: An Acorn Book (Book1-3)The Inside Scouts Viv and Sanjay help a lion with a leaky heart in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. When a lion with a leaky heart needs help, the Inside Scouts know what to do! They put on their suits, grab their tools, and get really small. They go inside the lion to find the leaky spot. And they fix it together!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this first book, readers learn a

Ember goes on vacation with the Chin family and comes face-to-face with an evil chipmunk who haunts the night!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!Ember is ready for a relaxing trip to Acorn Island with the Chin family. But before they even arrive at the island, a mysterious raven warns Ember and his pet friends that an evil chipmunk haunts the night! At first, Ember is confident that a little chipmunk is no match for him. But soon, he learns that this chipmunk is out to sabotage his human family's vacation . . . while putting the blame on all the pets! Will Ember and the other pets be able to save their vacation? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have re

The Inside Scouts help a cheetah with a hurt leg feel better in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. A cheetah got a cramp in her leg while she was running. Now she can't move her leg. The Inside Scouts put on their super-suits, grab their tools, and get really small! They go inside the cheetah's leg to stop the cramp. And they work together to help her muscle relax!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this book, readers le

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 - NATIONAL BESTSELLEROn a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find two officers from Ireland's newly formed secret police on her step. They have arrived to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist.Ireland is falling apart, caught in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny. As the life she knows and the ones she loves disappear before her eyes, Eilish must contend with the dystopian logic of her new, unraveling country. How far will she go to save her family? And what--or who--is she willing to leave behind?The winner of the Booker Prize 2023, Prophet Song presents a terrifying and shocking vision of a country sliding into authoritarianism and a deeply human portrait of a mother's fight to hold her family together.

Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of thi

Adapted and illustrated editions of classic Christmas literature at easy-to-read levels for a new generation of readers aged 7+.Ho-Ho-ho! It’s time to find the box of Christmas baubles, eat too many mince pies and leave carrots out for Rudolph! Get in the festive spirit with this eight-book collection of Christmas-themed tales!The NutcrackerOne Christmas Eve, Maria and Fred’s mysterious godfather gives them a handsomely decorated nutcracker. Maria’s nutcracker magically comes to life and leads her on a thrilling, magical adventure where only she can save the hero. She must help the Nutcracker defeat the Mouse King and turn him into his human self.The Snow QueenGerda and Kai are best friends. But one day, a shard of glass from an enchanted mirror lodges itself into Kai’s eye, turning him into a cruel boy who makes fun of everyone around him.Kai is taken by the Snow Queen who lives in a land of ice and snow, but Gerda is determined to find him and restore her friend to the boy she knows

The eleventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!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!Bub has a new hobby: BASKETBALL! He's so good, Bella convinces him to become a doggie basketball coach. Bub loves playing, but he isn't sure how he feels about being in the spotlight. Can Bub's friends help him balance being a SPORTS STAR with staying true to himself?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

A unique illustrated exploration of the development of finance that combines data from every part of the world and covers five thousand years of history “The book is a lot of fun. Data-fixated readers will enjoy unpicking its main content: a series of elegantly produced maps, graphs and other visualisations. These are eclectic in scope and ambitious in intent.”—Jonathan Guthrie, Financial Times From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today’s interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage.Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. This volume, the first visually based book dedicated to finance, uses graphics and maps to bring the complex and abstract world of finance down to earth, showing how geography is fundamental for understanding finance, and vice versa. It illuminates the people—inc

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.“Striking original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly.”—The Economist“This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI and automated content production. . . . Masterful and provocative.”—Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming WaveFor the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI—a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive?Nexus looks through the long lens of human history to consider h

當 Pencil 發現自己的筆尖鈍了，陷入了「我是不是沒有用了？」的危機時，她決定展開冒險，尋找一個削筆器。旅程驚險又爆笑，她的最佳夥伴 Eraser 雖然不太願意，也只好一路陪伴。Pencil 活潑外向、充滿點子，Eraser 謹慎內向、凡事小心翼翼，兩者個性迥異卻意外合拍。故事中穿插許多教室中小物的巧妙變身，既富創意也貼近孩子日常生活經驗，Narwhal and Jelly 或 Pizza and Taco 粉絲不可錯過。Fans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!Pencil is a joyous adventure seeker and Eraser is a cautious curmudgeon. And when their human person Stella isn’t watching, these two unlikely friends go on all sorts of adventures!It's the start of a new school year, and Pencil and Eraser are ready for anything. Except when Pencil notices her point has dulled. That's never happened before and she feels...pointless. Stella can't write with a dull pencil. So what can Pencil do? The only answer is to leave the comfort of their desk behind and venture out to find a sharpener. But if Pencil is going on an adventure,

本書特色1.讓初學者：紮紮實實的學好AutoCAD 2D基礎，靈活發揮於設計&繪圖上。2.讓熟手們：迅速有效的熟悉AutoCAD 2D精華，大大的提昇效率與品質。3.讓講師們：更加精確的掌握AutoCAD 2D技巧，讓教學上更有信心、更遊刃有餘。4.所有讀者：循序漸進的累積AutoCAD 2D實力，順利通過AutoCAD技能檢定。5.疑難雜症：歡迎到翔虹「AutoCAD線上教學課程論壇」來充電、練功與交流。6.線上教學：歡迎加入最物超所值的AutoCAD線上教學 www.autocad.com.tw。內容簡介 【本書序】電腦只是工具，人腦才是主導。資訊化社會必須全民使用電腦，各行各業電腦化不但需要優秀的專業人員開發一流電腦軟、硬體，更要熟悉電腦技能的人來操作。在工商業領域中，圖是一種世界性的語言，透過電腦輔助製圖（Computer Aided Design）的運用，更能有效率地處理並傳播各式各樣複雜圖面以滿足各個領域的需求。身處產業競爭的時代，只有利用有效工具快速提高生產力的企業經營者，才能提升競爭力，開創新的經營局面。電腦技能基金會為因應此趨勢的來臨，辦理各項電腦技能測驗、競賽等相關活動，並藉著相關書籍的出版，提供有心想學好各項電腦技能的朋友，一個合適的管道。AutoCAD自推出以來，廣受各界的好評，這次AutoCAD 2025的推出可說是Autodesk公司繼AutoCAD 2024之後，又一次劃時代之作，不只它的作業環境與操作界面更為友善與便捷，更包含了許多針對全球AutoCAD使用者的需求建議所加入的新指令及強化功能。我們誠摯地感謝吳永進和林美櫻二位作者，以其多年的教學與實務經驗，並在電腦技能基金會的策劃下，為讀者編寫這本「TQC+ AutoCAD 2025特訓教材-基礎篇」，相信這本書可以成為CAD學習者的最佳選擇，誠如作者所說：「用心學習AutoCAD 2025期許新手快速成為CAD專業工程師，期許AutoCAD 2009~2023、2024老手如虎添翼，功力更上一層樓。」若是讀者在經過一段時間的學習之後，想了解自己對本書之觀念及繪圖技巧的掌握以及個人電腦輔助製圖能力之提升狀況，可以繼續使用本會所出版之「TQC+ 電腦輔助平面製圖認證指南」，並歡迎參加本會所舉辦的「TQC+ 工程設計領域 電腦輔助平面製圖認證」，不但能肯定自己，使自己更

⊙超圖解式編法，圖文搭配，一目了然，一點就通。⊙財金領域人士必讀！統整、歸納最精華概念，打好知識基礎。⊙大專金融通識課程教材，金融、商管及保險從業者的最佳參考工具書。【擺脫金融小白的稱號，全面提升財務智商】→理財熱銷工具書再出擊！提供洞察「金融」、「保險」與「稅」之間緊密聯繫的視角，建立財務、風險觀念。→透過歷史、法律、政策與實務等多個面向說明，讓讀者對金融市場與投資工具有正確且深入的理解。→想知道的全都有：　金融工具、ETF與臺股定期定額、QE量化寬鬆、IFRS17、保險業新一代清償能力制度（TW-ICS）、壽險淨值、保險商品（利率變動型壽險、投資型壽險、分紅壽險、實支實付醫療險等）、與保險有關的稅法及函釋、納稅者權利保護法、保單實質課稅、賦稅人權（Taxpayer's Human Rights）等。【非知不可的金融關鍵字與通識概念】新冠疫情後通膨及貨幣寬鬆政策，導致風險性資產價格上漲，激發了民眾對投資的迫切需求，也使得投資詐騙問題日益嚴重，彰顯出公眾金融知識不足的問題。本書聚焦「金融」、「保險」與「稅」三大財務重要主題，整理與歸納了100個最核心的關鍵字與概念。從歷史、法律、政策與實務等多個角度切入介紹，讓讀者對於金融市場與投資工具有正確而深入的理解；也探討金融保險在稅務規劃、風險管理和投資運作中的關係與要點，提供讀者洞悉三者之間緊密聯繫的視角。適合金融、商管及保險從業人員、大專通識課程等研讀，以建立金融知識基礎。

Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

The Prince and the Dressmaker author Jen Wang spins a sensitive narrative about an alienated teen who leaves modern society for the California wilderness to start a new life away from human kind.Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in popularity contests than in fighting for change. The only person who seemed to understand how desperate things were was Ash's grandpa, Edwin.Before he died, Edwin used to talk about building a secret cabin, off the grid in the California wilderness. And to Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life.But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . . can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?From New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affectingstory about self-discovery, self-r

資料結構(Data Structures) 是一門電腦科學領域的基礎課程，其目的是研究如何將資料有組織地存放到電腦記憶體中，以提升程式之執行效率的一門學問。因此，有良好的資料結構(Data Structure) 及有效率的演算法(Algorithm) 將可以大大的提升程式的執行效率。在電腦科學(Computer Science) 的領域中，我們如何透過電腦來取得即時有用的資訊，那就必須要將資料交由程式去運作，而「程式」就是由「資料結構」和「演算法」所構成的。 隨著資訊科技的進度，傳統資訊核心課程的理論之運用更顯得重要。因此，筆者特別加入目前重要的發展議題。例如：物聯網、智慧型機器人及大數據，其中以「智慧型機器人」為主題，加入不少相關的例子，並且將重要的理論，利用互動式圖解APP 方式來呈現。因為筆者在最近這幾年來專注於機器人及手機APP 的相關研究及各種比賽的經驗，想透過本書來分享給讀者在學習資料結構的同時，也能夠了解它們的各種運用。 動態展示演算法：這本書共有九個章節，每一章節筆者都利用圖解說明、循序漸進的表達方式，來引導學習者有效地學習資料結構，除此之外，特別加入「互動式APP 動態展示演算法的實際運作原理」之實作介面，它是利用 AppInventor 的視覺化程式語言所撰寫而成。如此，學生更容易了解老師上課講解的理論背後演算法的運作程序。

A colourful information book filled with 100 fascinating and surprising sports facts.How do blind athletes tell between silver and gold medals? How did a Finnish architect accidentally invent skateboarding? Why do footballers wear logos on their kit? Find 100 quirky and surprising facts about sports, from the science of sports to amazing sporting achievements. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Thi

The Inside Scouts help a giraffe with an upset tummy feel better in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. A giraffe can't eat because her tummy feels sick. The Inside Scouts put on their suits, grab their tools, and get really small! They go inside the giraffe to find out what is stuck in her gut. And they work together to help the giraffe feel better!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this book, readers learn about the di