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崔世暻漸漸接受了假宋理巚的存在，甚至會陪他去K書中心輔導功課。然而，崔世暻的父親是一位嚴厲的檢察官，因為懷疑崔世暻有暴力傾向，所以對他的管教近乎苛刻，讓崔世暻處在崩潰邊緣。直到他在父親的抽屜裡，發現好幾張宋理巚的偷拍照與調查文件，無法忍受朋友也被父親監控，情緒終於爆發！ 崔世暻跟父親大吵一架後離家出走，無處可去下最後去找了宋理巚。金得八帶他到自己家鄉的海邊散心，崔世暻向假宋理巚袒露了自己內心的黑暗面及不堪過往，本以為會把對方嚇跑，沒想到擁有大叔靈魂的金得八，給予了崔世暻從未擁有過的接納與信任，崔世暻大受感動之餘，也不禁對假宋理巚產生了不一樣的情愫。 同時，宋理巚的母親遭人綁架，為了保護母親，兩人的課後輔導改至宋家，讓崔世暻有機會一步步融入宋理巚的生活中…… 「想做什麼就去做，我來承擔後果。」 「……你知道我會做什麼嗎？」 「至少不會去殺人。」在黑暗中，宋理巚那清爽的笑容格外鮮明，「我相信你，你不是說很悶，快要窒息嗎？那我就成為你的避風港。」 ＝延伸閱讀＝ 愛生活◆愛閱讀◆愛創作 更多精采活動與新書訊息請關注： 愛呦文創粉絲團：https://www.facebook.com/iyao.book/ 「因為我喜歡你。」 眼淚在他俊俏的側臉上閃耀，崔世暻斬釘截鐵地說道：「糟糕，我越來越喜歡你了。」 ★網友票選近期最值得追的韓劇，劇刪掉的耽美情節小說來補！ 原著小說Yes24讀者評價9.8分、RIDI評價4.6分，看過都按讚 ★ 韓劇由《殭屍校園》尹燦榮、Golden Child宰鉉聯手主演，美大李瑞鎮客串演出！ ★ 韓漫正於RIDI上線連載中，讀者評價★★★★★ ★當質疑變成信賴、友情昇華成依戀， 且看腹黑學霸如何動用小心機追求直男大叔！ PS.精采看點：有大叔魂的美少年如何沒自覺的撩夫，不知道自己魅力的人才厲害 ★ 隨書好禮大方送： 第一重：隨書附贈精美留言卡 第二重：人氣繪師九月紫繪製「走，放學後一起去K書」精美海報 第三重：封面有燙金的作者印簽，完美收藏

Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.Story Locale:Japan, online game world

An indispensable reference to the development of the Chinese economy—past, present, and future.—DALE W. JORGENSON, Samuel W. Morris University Professor, Harvard University Since China undertook economic reform and opened its economy to the world in the late 1970s, its economy has been growing at an average annual rate of over 9 percent for more than four decades. No other economy in recorded history has grown at such a high rate and for such a long period as China has done. The questions that naturally arise are: Was the Chinese economy a miracle? Or was it a mere bubble? Will the Chinese economy begin to stagnate like the Japanese economy did in the 1990s, and perhaps decline? Will it be able to escape the “middle-income trap”? If it is not a miracle, can the Chinese development experience be replicated elsewhere? This book provides a comprehensive and detailed discussion of the remarkable growth of the Chinese economy over the past decades, by scrutinising the sources of e

「森林裡有狼！」「真的嗎？那牠長什麼樣？吃什麼？會刷牙嗎？」一本充滿問號與笑聲的繪本，陪孩子一起發現「狼」的真面目。Amandine Piu 的畫風明亮可愛，故事節奏輕快，既有想像力又貼近孩子的日常提問。適合親子一起閱讀、邊聽邊笑。・故事語調幽默，貼近孩子思考方式。・可搭配 QR Code 聽故事，提升互動樂趣。・顛覆「大野狼」刻板印象。A woooooolf is prowling in the woods?!But wait—what does a wolf even look like?Does it file its claws? Brush its teeth?And most importantly… what does it eat??With a playful story and bright, cheerful illustrations, kids will gobble up this fun read in no time!HIGHLIGHTS:– A rich, age-appropriate text– Colorful illustrations by the talented Amandine Piu– A QR code to listen to the story– Sturdy, high-quality format perfect for little hands– Designed for shared reading between children and adults– Ethically and responsibly made------------------------Un loup rôôôôôde dans les bois?! Mais à quoi ça ressemble, un loup d’abord?? Est-ce que ça se lime les griffes?? Ça se lave les dents?? Et puis surtout… Ça mange quoi??Avec une histoire amusante et des illustrations aussi fraiches que lumineuses, les enfants ne feront qu’un

身為阿宅邊緣人及前富二代的男高中生──金剛寺豐，為了省錢正與同班的High咖──日向璃乃半同居中。居住在不同世界的兩人，在一次次的磨擦中逐漸互相了解。正當兩人慢慢拉近距離的某一天……突然來訪的冷酷型辣妹居然向豐求婚了──!? 省錢同居的嶄新戀愛喜劇第二集！ 本書特色 ★首刷限定附贈精美典藏書卡!(首刷售完即無贈品)★「關於金錢的事……問辣妹就對了!」★揮霍無度破產阿宅╳超級小氣閃亮辣妹，省錢同居戀愛喜劇──第二集!

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper seriesWhen fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly:'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world

STEM—where we see it, how we use it, and why you should careDiscover how physics is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science—Physics.Explore how physics is all around us! Discover how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday, and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry out cool physics experiments at home.With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colorful artworks, photos, and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter physics and why it’s even important at all.The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering, and math in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessib

Priya puts together the perfect puppy picnic and raises money to help African wild dogs, in the fourth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!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!Priya is planning a puppy picnic for her friend Dola! It has a fairy-tale theme because Dola's adorable puppy is named Prince! Priya starts her party-prep to-do list. She makes castle invitations, creates DIY crowns, and bakes cupcakes (and pupcakes!). But as the puppy picnic gets closer, it looks like it might rain. Priya tries not to worry, but the weather is not something she can check off her to-do list. Will she have to cancel the picnic?With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humo

來自蘇格蘭的新銳作品，探討年輕男性在艱困環境中的自我與歸屬。芬利孤身求學，經濟拮据又不敢輕易付出情感；班卓歷經傷痛，暴躁脆弱，卻渴望有人理解。兩人相知，卻也面對各自的過往與恐懼。作者用平實卻細膩的筆觸，描繪工人階級背景下的現實與微小的希望，讓人看見即使在最混亂的青春裡，愛與勇氣仍有立足之地。A striking debut exploring the power of identity, community and the Scottish working class. This coming-of-age story is an incisive look at young masculinity and the way even the most fraught upbringing is not without hope.'Tenderness itself, a song to love and friendship.' Andrew O'Hagan'Stunning. Hopeful, heartbreaking and ultimately joyful.' Simon James Green'As if you are reading your own heart written upon the page.' Non PrattTwo boys can't remember the last time they had a hug.Meet Finlay. He's studying for his nursing degree at Glasgow University, against all the odds. But coming straight from care means he has no support network.How can he write essays, find paid work and NOT fall for the beautiful boy at uni, when he's struggling to even feed himself?Meet Banjo. He's trying to settle in with his new foster family and finish high scho

戀愛難題、夫妻愛慾、職場糾紛……，50個人生中的迫切煩惱，請看上野千鶴子如何一針見血，突破問題盲點！「請大家不要光看到『私密』二字就看輕這本書。人生既然有可以公開討論的正當煩惱，當然也會有難以啟齒的私密煩惱，而且人生中的煩惱大多都來自於下半身。」──上野千鶴子本書內容源於朝日新聞的超人氣專欄「煩惱樹洞」，該專欄每天都會收到許多讀者投書，問題五花八門，像是：Q沒辦法與年下男友分手……Q主管刻意接近我，我卻不會感到不悅？Q我好想逃離母親……Q自殺真的不對嗎？Q我該如何對兒子進行性教育呢？雖然大多是私密問題，但上野千鶴子抱持著「就算沒能真的幫助來信者，至少也不能傷害對方」的心態，以她一貫犀利且不失幽默的筆觸，仔細且真誠的回答：▍其實很多時候，需要接受正確性教育的是大人。──（性教育）▍好好學會與自己的情慾共處，之後實際與別人發生性行為時，才能更清楚掌握性關係的品質好壞。──（性慾）▍如果妳現在選擇戴上「好孩子面具」，將來受苦的人還是自己。──（母女）▍「為了妻子」、「為了孩子」，都不能成為阻礙自己人生的藉口。──（夫妻）▍希望自己受到每個人的喜愛，這只是自我陶醉而已。──（人際）這不只是一本問答集，而是適合每個人閱讀的解答之書，直指要害並切中人性痛點，讓你豁然開朗、勇氣大增！國內名家一致推薦小憩∣人生觀察粉專主理人許菁芳∣作家黃乙白∣High媽心理師凱特王∣時尚觀點自媒體人鄧九雲∣演員、作家諶淑婷∣文字工作者──好評推薦（依姓氏筆劃排列）好評推薦一如上野老師的風格，所有關於性的問題，也都直白而爽快地回答。可以抱持著被同理的心情：「啊，原來其他人也有這樣的問題嗎？」愉快地讀完這本問答集。──許菁芳，作家一針見血的答案，讓你用新的靈感和角度重新想想問題。──黃乙白，High媽心理師在幽默、機智的言語中展現拳拳到肉的思維碰撞，不愧是上野教授！──凱特王，時尚觀點自媒體人「停止思考其實是在粗暴的對待自己。」上野千鶴子說。也許我們更需要某種「自私的想像帶入」，才不至於落入平庸的邪惡之中。──鄧九雲，演員、作家無論是多難以啟齒的問題，上野教授都能切入深處的痛點，予以犀利卻正向友善的回答。──諶淑婷，文字工作者

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“Moments of humor captured through playful anime-like facial expressions and gestures propel the plot forward in whimsical fashion.” —The Horn Book"With compassion, the story teaches the benefits of embracing one’s identity... A worthy addition to any middle or high school library." —School Library JournalFrom the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters—one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it—who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn’t be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture. Whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior c

這本書由 Stephen Mangan 與插畫家 Anita Mangan 共同創作，延續兩人一貫的荒誕與爆笑風格，帶來一場充滿想像力的冒險。故事設定在「笑話之國」Dunny，女王因失去幽默感而禁止一切歡笑，如果再沒人能逗她發笑，世上將不會有新的笑話！陰差陽錯之下，被派上場的不是天才少年，而是 Timothy Trench──一個總是猶豫不決的普通孩子。他能否想出辦法，讓女王重拾笑聲、拯救快樂？本書情節誇張、笑點滿滿，加上大量插圖，既適合中年級孩子自行閱讀，也適合親子共讀。A high-energy, laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated adventure story by much-loved actor Stephen Mangan and talented artist Anita Mangan, Celebrity Goggleboxers & creators of Top 10 Fiction Bestsellers Escape the Rooms, The Fart That Changed the World and The Great Reindeer Rescue.Disaster!The Queen of Dunny, the land where jokes come from, has lost her sense of humour and banned fun of any kind. Her subjects have one final shot at making her laugh otherwise NO NEW JOKES will be created EVER AGAIN! Enter the hero the world needs. Timothy Trench: straight-talking, uber-decisive child genius. Oh, wait. In an unfortunate case of mistaken identity, the wrong Timothy - a boy who finds it impossible to make decisions - is fetched to make the Queen laugh.Can

Skates on. Fangs out. Let’s roll. This perfectly paranormal graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who embraces the dark side and finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is todiefor.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory—that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself "recruited" by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team—just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team? Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake must help free the brilliant Crystal Dragon!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!Griffith is in trouble! Drake and Rori travel to Greenshire to find him. They meet a boy named Llew who show them the Crystal Cave where Griffith was last seen. Once inside, they are attacked by Belydor, a Crystal Dragon who does not trust humans. Can Llew help the Dragon Masters gain the dragon’s trust and save Griffith?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs--all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand--a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a col

The #1 bestselling chapter book series is now available as graphic novels! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Amazon rainforest on a high-stakes adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie! Watch out for that crocodile! Get ready for a wild ride as Jack and Annie find themselves in the Amazon Rainforest on a dangerous journey. From killer ants to vampire bats, they never know what they'll run into next! Soon, they're hopelessly lost (and a monkey seems to be stalking them. . . what's that about?). Can they find their way through the jungle before it gets dark? For the first time experience this gripping adventure as a graphic novel, bursting with vibrant full-color art that brings the magic to life! Get whisked away with Jack and Annie in more Magic Tree House Graphic Novels!Knight at Dawn: The Graphic NovelMummies in the Morning: The Graphic NovelPirates Past Noon: The Graphic NovelNight of the Ninjas: The Graphic Novel

TO. 追星女孩們：妳的偶像很耀眼，而妳更是！耀眼的星星仰望星星的人無論相隔多遙遠都希望你知道，我會永遠為你應援——寫出成千上萬的迷妹心聲！令人期待的戀愛系新銳作家　烏瞳貓＊「我希望能去到一個……江俊辰也能看得到我的世界。」追星女孩向天心，即將滿23歲。職業是迷妹，工作是追星，最愛的人是出道一年多的男團SOLO成員江俊辰。為了更加接近偶像，向天心和好友一起參加SOLO的簽售會，卻因此感受到自己與偶像之間宛如光年般的距離。大學即將畢業的她下定決心，投下人生第一封履歷——決心要進入偶像的經紀公司成為經紀人！面試前一天，江俊辰開了生日直播，也是壽星的向天心與江俊辰同時許下願望，但兩人再度睜開眼，發現這個世界依然在運轉，卻不再有男團SOLO和偶像江俊辰，更奇怪的是，向天心竟然成了女團LUNA的預備成員——在那個瞬間，向天心似乎明白了，自己其實一點也不想當星星。她只希望……那顆以江俊辰為名的星星能夠永遠……永遠閃閃發亮。＊2023年原創星球寫作爭霸戰 大獎作品星球獨家番外《成為星星以後》描述結局之後，星星與仰望者的故事——【人物介紹】向天心，大學生，男團SOLO江俊辰的粉絲即將畢業的數位多媒體系大學生，資歷頗深的追星族，在喜歡長腿逆天的韓國歐爸之後，因為一塊巧克力麵包成了SOLO江俊辰的粉絲。與江俊辰同為1999年9月19日生的處女座，在江俊辰直播當天一起許下生日願望，卻意外進入了沒有偶像江俊辰的世界……？！江俊辰，偶像，男團SOLO的主唱職業是男偶像，兩頰有可愛迷人的梨渦。喜歡唱歌，是五人團體SOLO的主唱。個性溫柔、善良，有點內向。生日當天與向天心一起許下願望，不知為何一起來到了這個他不曾出道的世界 ——向天心，練習生，女團LUNA的出道預備成員女團練習生，童星出身，有極高的完美主義，為了成功作為偶像出道，沒天沒夜地練習。與男團Dream High李玉祥、江俊辰曾是青梅竹馬的好友，因為某件事情，三人各自走向不同道路。江俊辰，大學生，默默無聞的地下歌手曾是童星，與李玉祥、向天心是青梅竹馬，十三歲時放棄了歌手與藝人的夢想，成為普通人生活至今，現在在便利商店半工半讀。被李玉祥視為拋下其他兩人的背叛者。李玉祥，偶像，男團 Dream High成員出道男團Dream High成員，和向天心、江俊辰是青梅竹馬。個性開朗、衝動，自從江俊辰放棄成為藝人之後，就只和向天心聯絡，並成為彼

沒受過正規教育，夢想考上大學卻屢戰屡敗的黑幫大哥金得八，在一個下著雨的夜晚，為了救從天橋一躍而下的少年宋理巚，慘遭交通事故而亡。 當他醒來後，發現自己的靈魂附身到宋理獻體內，得知他不堪校園霸凌與被出櫃而走上絕路，金得八決定代替宋理巚完成高中學業，一償自己宿願，並替他向霸凌者復仇。 於是，新學期裡，全校師生見證了宋理巚從髮型到性格一百八十度的蛻變，雖然有時講話飄出大叔味，但對女孩子紳士體貼，加上運動、打架一把罩，除了是個學渣外，在短短一個月便擄獲眾人好感！ 然而，學校最受歡迎的資優生崔世暻，始終對眼前的宋理巚感到懷疑，畢竟自己不但跟他「關係匪淺」，更是在「那個雨夜」最後一個與他說話的人！ 崔世暻帶著疑心前往宋理巚家裡幫他補習，意外目睹了宋理巚安慰酒醉傷心的母親，這讓崔世暻恍然大悟，自己是否也應該在那個雨夜，給傷心欲絕的宋理巚一個擁抱？ 崔世暻為了解開心中疑惑，不惜設計宋理巚，甚至與他大打出手⋯⋯⋯ 「你說我那天晚上跑去找你告白，可不可以當沒發生過？」 「可以啊，但是⋯⋯理巚啊，其實你根本沒有跟我告白。」 「……什麼？」 「你威脅我。」 ＝延伸閱讀＝ 愛生活◆愛閱讀◆愛創作 更多精采活動與新書訊息請關注： 愛呦文創粉絲團：https://www.facebook.com/iyao.book/ ★ 已改編韓劇及韓漫！人氣原著小說搶先看！ ★ 韓劇由《殭屍校園》尹燦榮、Golden Child宰鉉聯手主演，美大李瑞鎮客串演出！ ★ 韓劇預計3月播出、2/22已先在電影院CGV特別放映前2集 ★ 韓漫正於RIDI上線連載中，讀者評價★★★★★ ★ 原著小說韓國Yes24評價9.8分、RIDI評價4.6分，看過都按讚！ ★ 腹黑學霸攻 x 大叔魂學渣受 47歲黑幫直男(?)魂穿18歲憂鬱弱受(?)，重返校園生活， 體驗從未有過的青春、友情與……同性間的愛情？ ★ 隨書好禮大方送： 第一重：隨書附贈精美留言卡 第二重：獨家收錄臺版作者序 第三重：人氣繪師九月紫繪製「別哭別哭，眼淚是珍珠」精美海報 第四重：封面有燙色作者印簽，完美收藏

The tenth Branches early chapter book featuring the hilarious 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!Meet the cutest pug on the planet! Bella and Bub are at the beach with their friends Jack and Luna for a dog-surfing contest. But when Bub realizes the ocean is full of water, Bella's plans to win crumble like sand. Then Bub finds a treasure map! Will finding the treasure save the trip from turning into a total wipeout?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.

★ 走進喜馬拉雅最後的秘境國度，感受「幸福指數」背後的真實生活★ 超過250張全彩攝影 × 深度文化書寫，一次看見最純粹的不丹★ 旅遊指南＋人文紀錄完美融合，打造身心療癒的閱讀與旅行體驗在繁忙喧囂的世界裡，你是否也曾渴望一處能讓心慢下來的地方？本書帶領讀者走進喜馬拉雅山脈深處的神祕國度——不丹。從古老寺院依山而建的壯麗景致，到節慶中流動的信仰與笑容，作者以多年深入踏查的經驗，細膩描繪這片土地的靈魂。故事隨著旅人的腳步展開：解開隱藏在山谷間的文化密碼，與當地人真誠交流，在森林與山徑之間找回內心的平靜。這不僅是一趟旅行，更是一場關於「如何生活」的提問。當現代社會追逐效率與成就，不丹以其獨特的「國民幸福總值」理念，提醒我們重新思考幸福的意義。本書結合實用旅遊資訊與深度文化觀察，從簽證、節慶到在地禮儀，讓讀者不只是造訪，更能真正理解與尊重這片土地。翻開書頁，你將發現——原來，遠方不只是目的地，而是一種全新的生活方式。Until recently, Bhutan has been relatively unknown. In many minds, it is a mystical secluded place. Bhutan is gaining popularity as a travel destination, owing to the credits of international media features and Bhutan's skillful management of the COVID-19 pandemic.Over the past fifty years, Bhutan has gradually emerged from centuries-long self-isolation to meet modernisation demands. It has been careful with its choices and decisions on the road of development and progression. While Bhutan has opened its doors to the world, a 'High value, Low volume' tourism policy still guides the c

Get your coloring pencils ready for this high-octane Vehicles Coloring Book from Petit Collage.Color in the vehicle scenes featuring cars, diggers, tractors, and a road full of vehicles on the move! When you're done, decorate them with over 100 vehicle-themed stickers.Perfect for ages 4+, this coloring book will encourage hours of creative fun.Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks. Plastic-free with no lamination.KIDS' COLORING BOOK – Encourage creativity, imagination, and exploration with the Vehicles Coloring Book + Stickers from Petit Collage. Kids can create on-the-move scenes by coloring in the bright pages of line illustrations.INCLUDES OVER 100 STICKERS – There are over 100 colorful paper stickers inside that can be used to bring the finishing touch to your vehicle creations!PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – Coloring and sticker activities help develop children’s hand-eye coordination, color and shape recognition, and fine motor skills. Plus, they encourage imagination, cr

Magic, adventure, and friendship come together in Kwame's Magic Quest, an action-packed, fully illustrated early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!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!The day has finally come for eight-year-old Kwame to start Nkonyaa School and learn magic! Kwame is excited to begin magical training with his new friends at school, but he can’t access his magic powers! He starts to worry... what if he has no magic at all? Then his friend Fifi starts acting strange. Could an evil magical object be to blame?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this magical, action-packed adventure!

A heart-pounding final showdown changes the life of Cruz Coronado forever in the seventh and final book in this thrilling fact-based fiction series. Amid assignments that take the Explorer Academy recruits from the iceberg-filled waters of Antarctica to the bone-dry deserts of Argentina, Cruz Coronado is scrambling to complete the last piece of the cipher. With Nebula agents and the elusive explorer spy still out there, his opportunity to recover his mother's world-changing formula is slipping away. But as Cruz has learned from his time aboard Orion, true explorers must never give up. Even after completing dozens of high-risk missions and traveling to all seven continents, Cruz could never prepare himself for one ultimate surprise. Explorer Academy features: Gripping fact-based fiction plot that inspires curiosity with new technology and innovations; amazing inventions and gadgets; a cast of diverse, relatable characters; secret clues, codes, and ciphers to track down within the text;

A beautifully illustrated series that grows with your baby.Baby's First Stories presents a unique blend of read-aloud stories and high-contrast visuals, featuring an adorable elephant, panda, whale and bunny. Each story has been created in consultation with Early Years Expert Lizzie Noble, to perfectly suit your baby's needs at every stage in their first year.9-12 months prompts older babies to interact with the book, tickling panda's tummy and looking for details in the artwork to reflect your baby's ability to spot fine details and respond to basic questions. Jane Foster's black-and-white artwork features bold pops of blue, red and yellow, including hidden details - reflecting your baby's sharpening eyesight.Neither too long, nor too short, each story will easily fit into baby's day, to make reading together a regular activity. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning textile designer Jane Foster, and written by picture book rising-star, Lily Murray.

There are some debts you can't repay...Josh Walker is loyal, reckless, and every girl's dream. But he only has eyes for December Howard, the girl he has yearned for since his high school hockey days. Together they have survived grief, the military, distance, and time as they've fought for stolen weekends between his post at Ft. Rucker and her schooling at Vanderbilt. Now that Josh is a medevac pilot and Ember is headed toward graduation, they're moving on—and in—together.Ember never wanted the Army life, but loving Josh means accepting whatever the army dictates—even when that means saying goodbye as Josh heads to Afghanistan, a country that nearly killed him once before and that took her father. But filling their last days together with love, passion, and plans for their future doesn't temper Ember's fear, and if there's one thing she's learned from her father's death, it's that there are some obstacles even love can't conquer.Flight school is over.This is war.

本書特點：1.最新理論為綱：不像很多同類書籍，仍以索緒耳的組合／聚合為綱，本書以最新理論為綱較好。2.文句簡潔明快：文句增一分不可，減一分不行，使一般讀者很快進入狀況；作者運用語言之能力極佳。3.舉例適當：所舉諸例皆具說服力。4.理論切合實際：理論與漢語、英語實際情況結合得很成功。 魯國堯 南京大學漢語言文字學教授、博士生導師 中國音韻學研究會會長 在結繩記事的時代就已有語言學，今天語言學領域不但涵蓋語言分析及語言結構，更企圖把研究主題延伸到認知科學的版圖，而且在語音合成(sound synthesis)的分析及人工智慧(artificial intelligence)方面尤有貢獻。語言學也兼及社會文化及心理的層面，一方面積極從社會結構及男女性別差異等面向來解構語言和社會的關係，另一方面，語言學也直探我們的心理深處，希望能從語言訊息處理過程來理解語言和人類心理活動之間的互動。 本書先從現代語言學探索的兩個問題入門，其次界定語言能力(linguistic competence)或語言本能(linguistic instinct)及語言使用(linguistic performance)的分野，據此將現代語言學分為理論語言學(theoretical linguistics)及應用語言學(applied linguistics)。探索「語言能力」的部分稱為理論語言學，涵蓋了語音學、音韻學、構詞學、句法學及語義學等五個主題，分別見於本書二到六章。其他的語言學專業，如社會語言學、語用學、神經語言學、心理語言學、語言習得和第二語言習得等共六個主題，則為本書七到十二章。末章為歷史語言學，探究語言的改變及語言的分類。書末附有極實用之「名詞解釋」。

Veronica Mars gets a fantastical twist in this novel about a girl with a transferrable consciousness, who uses her power for good, only to have it turned on her when someone uses her body to commit murder. Now she must solve the crime before the killer comes after her.Caught red handed... for a crime she didn't commit.It’s an open secret at Harvey Davis High School that Tia Dante can solve all your problems (for a fee, of course). As one of the few blessed with the genetic gift of transferable consciousness, she can slip inside your mind and do your dirty work—humiliate your cheating boyfriend, bring a bully to his knees, tell your boss where to stick it—and then return your body with no one the wiser. No task is too awkward, and unlike the competition, she takes care of business without peeking at your goods. Her rules are simple: pay in full, don’t report her side hustle to the government, and let her gorge on all the foods that would otherwise send her and her weak stomach fleeing t

The legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series!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!Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are one step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow. They have the Star Flute! Now they just need to summon the Star Dragon. But first they must figure out how to play the flute. They will need to work fast! Can the Star Dragon help them save the world?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

Build strong literacy foundations with leveled nonfiction minibooks and comprehension activities! Engage first-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include picture dictionaries with words to know, plus comprehension, vocabulary, and scaffolded writing activities.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your first-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of grade-level topics or use them all!Illustrated nonfiction minibooks and two-page selections in this grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"We Need the Sun" Level C"Little Blue Butterfly" Level D"About the Wind" Level G"Water" Level GSocial Studies:"The Statue of Liberty" Level D"Looking at the United States" Level EBiography:"Winslow Homer, American Artist" Level C"Maria Martinez, Native American Potter" Level E"George Washington Carver" Level FHow-to:"How to Make the President's Breakfast" Level FEach unit includes:Teacher support pages w

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage second-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, picture dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your second-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 2 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Baby Blue Whale" Level I"Big Machines" Level LGeography:"Big Island Map" Level KSocial Studies:"TOMS Shoes" Level I"Rosa Parks Rides the Bus" Level L"What Does Congress Do?" Level MBiography:"Ben Franklin and the Glass Harmonica" Level J"Thank You, Sarah Josepha Hale" Level KHow-to:"Fun with

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage third-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your third-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderIllustrated nonfiction texts in the grade 3 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"Big, Wild Cats!" Level L"Plants of the Rainforest" Level N"Two Climates" Level OSocial Studies:"It's a Grand Old Flag" Level O"The Mystery of Mesa Verde" Level O"About Banks" Level PGeography:"The Great Lakes" Level NBiography:"Sandra Day O'Connor" Level L"Barack Obama" Level MTechnology:"The Zipper" L

戀愛是在不知不覺間陷下去的……轉生帥哥乙川最近就是會不由自主地在意起爆乳不良少年鬼塚。再這樣下去會直接ＢＬ的路線！為此感到焦慮的乙川向「巨乳美少女」櫻同學告白…！再加上，會促成情侶誕生的活動學園祭也開始了！在大家被銀河、小鳥遊、遊兔他們各自的班上舉辦的活動吸引時，連新的男人．學生會的會長都登場了…？美形人物多到爆！令人心跳加速的場面也多到爆！High Tension「雄胸」喜劇，愛與歡笑的第３集！

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyo

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Mongolia, a vibrant democracy landlocked between Russia and China, stands on the edge of becoming Asia’s next boom nation—one of the richest countries per capita in the region. Referred to as the “wolf economy” for its vast natural resources—copper, gold, and rare earth metals—today, it is also home to a growing number of cutting-edge tech startups and international lifestyle brands. Its vast steppe landscape lends itself not only to herding and tourism but also renewable energy production and filmmaking. This book is about the individuals who are fighting to strengthen the country’s democracy and diversify its economy. It is about innovators aiming to realize Mongolia’s promise as a hub for green energy, tech and lifestyle entrepreneurs who are shaking up traditional industries, and go-getters who have left high-flying jobs on Wall Street to return to the country they love and play their part in moving it forward. Unlocking a country’s potential is never easy. But if

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A tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting that takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters. A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp of white smoke rises in the distance. It is time to act. Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee their homes ahead of encroaching flames. Who helps to get this crisis under control? And what do these heroes do? They hold the line. They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland firefighters serve as stewards of the land, managing the health of our forests and the safety of our communities. Powerfully written by Dan Paley and brought vividly to life by artist Molly Mendoza, this compelling and informative book explo

TASTE TAIWAN: Recipes from Taiwanese Home Kitchen 以全英文撰寫台灣飲食文化與實用食譜，集結多年教學精華，從台灣飲食發展史、調味料、烹飪方法、文化故事等角度切入，收錄7大分類、67篇經典台灣食譜，為一本向全世界展示台灣味的經典著作！身為台灣人，我們對台灣味的豐富多元感到驕傲！不管是在街邊早餐店聽見煎台阿姨的熱情呼喚、圍坐餐桌吃著媽媽炒的高麗菜和滷肉，或是晚上八點踏入夜市看著霓虹燈閃呀閃、坐上紅板凳吃份熱滋滋的鐵板牛排。其實我們的飲食都和這塊土地的故事息息相關。您，想知道怎麼在家輕鬆做出台灣味嗎？您，想知道怎麼用英文說台灣味的故事嗎？... If New York is known globally as the city that never sleeps, then perhaps Taiwan could be called the country that is never hungry....For the people of Taiwan, food isn't just a necessity; it's a national obsession. While some might liken Italy's outline to a high-heeled boot, when we Taiwanese look at our map, we see a sweet potato… 本書【TASTE TAIWAN 台灣家香味】集結 Cookinn Taiwan旅人料理教室 多年的國內外教學精華，從台灣飲食發展史、調味料、烹飪方法、文化故事切入，完整解析台灣菜的調味和烹飪技巧，並收錄67道經年實測、家中容易實作的台灣料理食譜，教您輕鬆做出滷肉飯、鹽酥雞、蚵仔麵線、茶葉蛋、三杯雞、沙茶炒麵、蔥油餅 等家常菜和小吃，更有紅蟳米糕、紅燒獅子頭、南部粽、蛋黃酥等節慶手路菜！讓您一書在手，台灣味帶著走！The founder of Cookinn Taiwan, Chelsea Tsai, presents the cookbook . TASTE TAIWAN unlocks the sec