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From the #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy.Two curses.One prophecy.A reckoning all have feared.And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell.Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn’t just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points toVittoriaas the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fueled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that’s brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous fo

The second book in the laugh-out-loud fart-themed adventure series by acclaimed author Aaron ReynoldsAfter vanquishing the evil lamia and earning the praise of The Great and Powerful Kevin, Pan, Moxie, and Fart are feeling great. Their hero cred is at an all-time high and they are starting to feel like seasoned adventurers.But that all changes when Kevin summons them for a new quest. Their goal: find a rare and monstrous creature of truly horrific power: a bedazzler. And bring back . . . its barf.But finding a bedazzler is no easy task. Luckily, Kevin has a lead to point the fledgling heroes in the right direction. Rumor tells of a pirate captain that may be the only living soul to know the location of a beholder.Can Fart and the gang win over this ruthless Pirate King and his crew? And if they finally make it to the dreaded bedazzler, how the heck are they going to get its barf?

The third book in the unique Spin to Survive series takes you centuries into the past and onto the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders. Your father, the good-hearted pirate Captain Samuel Swift, has entrusted you with his cutlass and the tattered map leading to his buried treasure. But this is the Caribbean in the 18th century; danger is on the horizon, just below the surface, and perhaps even on board your very own ship...Will you head out to search for the treasure, sign on with a crew of pirate-hunters, or embark on the riskiest course of all: joining forces with the pirates who betrayed your father? With your trusty Survival Spinner (included), make your choice and spin to survive. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, fame and fortune, or any number of unexpected surprises. On every page, explore a lawless world where ruthless

由米其林主廚x鐵人賽冠軍x英國自行車協會顧問親自操刀設計的70道運動型食譜，適合忙碌中仍注重飲食營養及高表現的運動員收藏。認識各類營養素的重要性，以及自行車運動過程中的能量轉換模式，掌握自身需求搭配正確飲食。米其林主廚x鐵人賽冠軍x英國自行車協會顧問量身打造70道運動型食譜，囊括各騎乘時間點的飲食指南無需斤斤計較營養比例，只要掌握大原則和基本食材自己也能訂製個人化訓練食譜 「一切飲食都是為了提高運動成績，了解補充體力和訓練之間的關聯，你就成功了一半」――艾倫‧默奇森運動員攝取的食物不僅會影響短期表現，還會影響長期健康。在對的時間吃對食物非常重要。新鮮食物以及均衡營養素是高表現飲食（high-performance diet）不可或缺的要素。但是，並非每一天每一餐都攝取相同的營養或食物。「訓練負荷」及「訓練內容」會影響你營養的搭配及食物選擇，因此運動員的飲食需求會劇烈變動，每天至每月都有極大差異，取決於自身的運動內容。一般人平日既要訓練又得兼顧工作和處理瑣事，沒時間吸收複雜的營養知識，或是站在超市，計算購物車裡的食物含有哪些營養素。因此，本書正好能解決這個難題！廚齡25年以上的米其林星級主廚艾倫．默奇森，融合他另一項身分：世界及歐洲鐵人兩項分齡組冠軍、國家一級自行車手及前國際耐力跑者，為運動員量身打造簡單且營養均衡的「美味」料理。包含比賽前後、輕重量訓練、平日休息、長時間騎行、重大賽事三餐分配等。並針對人體所需的七大營養補充：碳水化合物、蛋白質、脂肪、微量營養素、水合作用、補充品、均衡飲食分配提供了規畫的大原則及概念。不用擔心需費力計算營養比例，只要記得基本知識和原則，也能為自己打造適合的個人化菜單。書末更附上飲食計畫範本，料理苦手或運動訓練新手可以由此開始。頂尖自行車手的簡單飲食原則：•平時多吃緩慢釋放的碳水化合物，比賽或艱苦訓練時才攝取快速釋放的碳水化合物人體只能將約2000大卡的熱量以肝糖形式儲存，因此對於自行車手或任何耐力型運動員來說，維持最高的肝糖量至關重要。體內儲存的肝糖（人體能量來源）最多只能供給高速騎車90分鐘，因此賽前吃夠碳水，賽中則要克服「口感疲勞」，交替補充快速與緩慢釋放的碳水化合物食物。•定期食用蛋白質，但份量不可過多，每份不超過30g蛋白質不同於其他巨量營養素，無法存儲在體內，主要功能是修復與生成人體組織，騎行會施予肌肉壓力，平時耐力訓練也

Mathemagical Cruise is not a mere collection of fun problems with clever solutions. It offers shining examples of how to approach problem solving. Each chapter is independent and can be read in any order by everyone with a basic background in high school mathematics. Some highlights of the excursion are: ● Slick Solutions of Double Sequence, Klarner’s Puzzle, Cube Tour, etc.● Easy Proofs of Bolyai-Gerwin Theorem, Problem by P. Erdös and more● New Year Puzzles (Especially, Year 2021 & 2022)● Twelve Points on the Nine-Point Circle● What's a Point in a Square?● Five Circles through a 5x6 Grid● Generalization of Ceva's Theorem● Easy Approach to Coaxal Circles● Inversion and its Applications● Lattice Integer Triangles● Isbell's Problem● Sequence of Theorems of Simson & Cantor● Miscellaneous Problems with Solutions By cruising through these treasure islands, the reader will traverse mathematical boundaries. Be adventurous and inspired to explore the seas beyond the ho

In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake must find the brilliant Light 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!To stop the Shadow Dragon from covering the whole world in a sky-shadow, the Dragon Masters must seek out a Light Dragon. So Drake and Darma travel to find a Light Dragon named Lysa. Lysa's Dragon Master, Rune, who is deaf, explains that the Dragon Masters will need a Star Flute in order to summon a Star Dragon and stop the Shadow Dragon. But the flute is hidden within a dangerous labyrinth! Will they be able to make it out of the tricky maze?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adve

Blackpink in your area - now fully revised and updated, this is the definitive guide to the biggest K-pop girl group on the planet. Jisoo, Jennie, Ros?and Lisa are the hottest thing in pop right now - supremely talented with looks to die for, it's no wonder everyone from Ariana Grande to Lady Gaga is a Blink! From headlining Coachella to sitting front row at Paris Fashion Week, these girls have done it all, and done it in style. Their music videos rack up billions of views on YouTube, and their world tours are sell-out events. If you want to know more about Blackpink, from their trainee days to world domination, this book covers it all: the songs, the choreography, the fashion, the music videos, the famous friends and the star collaborations. They really are ' the only gang to run the game in high heels' .

DRAGON MASTERS has it all--dragons, Dragon Stones, a wizard, and even some magic!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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! In the second book in this fully-illustrated series, Drake and the other three Dragon Masters (Ana, Rori, and Bo) continue their training. But Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure. What made Kepri sick? Will the Dragon Masters be able to save her? And what dangers will they face along the way?

Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Active Learning: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning. -

Bizzy Bear 每天的幼兒園生活充滿節奏與驚喜。《Nursery Time 上學去》有五種推拉機關，參與刷牙、上課、遊戲等熟悉日常，活潑的押韻句子和插畫細節引導孩子觀察、建立生活節奏。Robust, busy board books to entertain babies and toddlersFive easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers.Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad’s IslandCollect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Racing Driver and lots, lots more!

在離畢業只剩兩週的時候，Lily Hopper 決定拋開乖學生形象，參與一場神祕又刺激的校園惡作劇行動。帶頭的，竟是她的前男友 Taggart。隨著行動展開，舊情未了的兩人重新靠近，也不得不面對曾經受傷的過去。Right Where You Left Me 透過一場校園惡作劇串起關係、回憶與成長，描寫年輕人在告別前夕如何重新認識自己。From the bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes a new coming-of-age romance about senior year, first love, and finding yourself. Lily Hopper has two more weeks until she's officially finished with boarding school. With graduation quickly approaching Lily is worried that she's somehow missed out on the fun of being in high school. So, when she receives a mysterious note inviting her to join the anonymous senior class Jester in executing the end-of-year prank, Lily sees her chance to put her goody-two-shoes reputation behind her.When Lily realizes the Jester is none other than Taggart Swell, her ex- boyfriend, she's already in too deep to back out. Lily might've dumped Tag, but she still has major feelings. Plus, his brilliant plan to steal the school's yearbooks, targets none other than Lily's prom date: t

This ultimate Algebra 1 workbook provides support for students at all levels as they navigate foundational concepts in algebra--featuring helpful recaps, hundreds of practice opportunities, a variety of question types, and a stepped-out solution process. Students love the direct, accessible approach of Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1 in One Big Fat Notebook. This hands-on workbook takes the same approach of easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts reinforced with examples solved step by step, fun doodles, helpful captions and call outs, and hundreds of exercises to provide additional practice of the Algebra 1 concepts students learn in class. Each question has a detailed answer explanation in the back of the book, allowing students to determine not only whether they got the answer right or wrong, but why.

Empower children to stand up for what is right with this picture book inspired by the real-life events around the statue of a slave trader, its toppling and heroic replacement. They call him 'HERO', but he's no HERO - not to me. A Hero Like Me is inspired by the events of 7 June 2020, when a statue of seventeenth-century slave trader Edward Colston was pulled down and thrown into Bristol Harbour during an anti-racism protest.Co-author Jen Reid was one of the protesters that day, and despite being afraid of heights, she spontaneously climbed onto the empty plinth and raised her fist high above her head - a moment that was captured on camera and shared around the world. On the morning of 15 July, a statue of Jen by Marc Quinn was added to the empty plinth. It was called A Surge of Power and it gained national attention for the 24 hours it was in place, and beyond.This inspiring picture book tells the story of these events through the eyes of a little girl who, every day, on her way to sc

From legendary storyteller Stephen King, comes this No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, now with a stunning new cover look for Summer 2024.WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF HAPPILY EVER AFTERCharlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student.But when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. When Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe - inside the shed is a portal to another world.Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours.

Tag's greatest enemy has returned to Perodia!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 Shadow has come back to Perodia! Skull, his evil army of rats, and The Shadow are now hiding in secret as they plan their next move. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find The Shadow quickly before it turns the creatures of Valor Wood into its army of spies. But their friend Bod is still trapped in the Underland! Can Tag and his friends rescue Bod before it’s too late? The Shadow’s dark magic is growing stronger…With nonstop action and adventure, this fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and will have younger readers on the edge of their seats!

A child and her lion have a one-of-a-kind friendship in this vibrantly illustrated story of overcoming fears—and being there for each other when it matters.No matter how fast I go, or where I end up, my brave lion sticks with me—my lion’s always there!When she and her lion are together, one little girl feels like she can do anything. Whether she’s afraid of the dark, or too shy to speak and in need of finding her voice, her big, bold companion always looks out for her. But one day, the inseparable pair decide to climb the new, dizzyingly high rocket slide at the playground together, and the girl discovers that even lions sometimes get afraid. Can she summon the strength to be his lion when he needs her? Joyful, expressive artwork glowing with bright primary colors brings to life the story of a special bond—and a child’s discovery of unexpected courage.

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva wants to help the planet!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!Eva’s class is preparing for the Nature Day party. Mrs. Featherbottom splits the class into two clubs and each club has to come up with ways to help the planet. When Eva gets placed in a different club from her best friends, Lucy and Hailey, she misses them. But Eva learns new things about her classmates, and she discovers that someone in her club is also missing a friend!With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!Continue this book series with “Eva the Owlet

小手準備好，一起幫Bizzy Bear完成任務吧！這系列操作書有五個滑軌機關，拉拉門、推推窗、轉轉齒輪，每一頁都像在玩遊戲。押韻小故事唸起來朗朗上口，圖畫中還藏著好多可以一起找的東西，邊看邊說超有趣！Benji Davies溫暖又熱鬧的畫風，讓每本書都像開了一場小小歷險，陪小小孩從遊戲中愛上閱讀。Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!An engaging little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers.Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad’s IslandCollect the whole series; other title available include: Bizzy Bear: Vet’s Clinic, Bizzy Bear: Fire Rescue, Bizzy Bear: Breakdown Truck and lots, lots more!

當繼父提出收養時，12歲的Addie心中充滿疑問。一次偶然發現的舊照片，引領她來到新墨西哥，認識了一群傳奇摔角手——她從未見過的親人。在練習場與家庭之間，她學會揭開面具、勇敢面對真相，也慢慢拼湊出自己的身世與歸屬感。From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk, a dazzling novel about a young girl who learns the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she’s just met.Twelve-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she’s ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it’s moving too fast. She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother’s things.Addie’s sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in an

艾柏和其他寵物們面臨史上最大的挑戰…… 保姆工作！一隻神秘的貓半夜造訪吉哇哇艾柏。她告訴他，如果能完成一個簡單的任務「照顧她的小貓三天」，那她就會給艾柏一支軍隊。艾柏渴望完成任務，這將使他更接近統治世界的目標。但保姆工作絕非輕鬆事，必須全力以赴保護小貓，確保人類不會發現。充滿捧腹大笑的幽默，每頁都有引人入勝的插圖，並有不斷的行動場面，讓讀者迫不及待翻開下一頁。『Pets Rule』絕對是正在蛻變的小讀者理想的系列！Ember and the other pets face their hardest challenge yet... BABYSITTING!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!A mysterious cat visits Ember in the middle of the night. She tells him that she will give him an army if he can complete a simple task: babysit her kittens for three days. Ember is eager to complete the task and be one step closer his goal of world domination. But babysitting is no walk in the dog park, and it'll take all paws on deck to keep the kittens safe and make sure the humans don't find

Explore bridges around the world--and how they unite us--in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book Bridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed to blend in, while others stand out. But each one tells a story: a reminder of our history, a testament to ingenuity and engineering, an invitation to imagine the possibilities of the future. Literally and symbolically, bridges connect us--to new places, new cultures, and new people. With poetic text and sweeping illustrations, Marc Majewski delivers a unique, accessible look at bridges all around the world: from San Francisco's incredible Golden Gate to the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zambia and Zimbabwe to England's Tower Bridge and Japan's Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge and many in between. Both informational and thought-provoking, Bridges shows how these awe-inspiring structures unite the manmade and natural worlds, and how they bring humanity together.

Drake and Worm meet a 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!A huge shadow is blanketing the sky, spreading across every kingdom. And wizards all over the world are losing their magic powers! The Dragon Masters soon discover that a Shadow Dragon named Chaya and his Dragon Master, Aruna, are responsible for the sky-shadow. Drake teams up with Jean to figure out how this Shadow Dragon has so much power. Will they stop the sky-shadow, or will the world fall into complete darkness? And is evil magic to blame for all this chaos?With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this actio

Knives OutandCluemeet Agatha Christie andThe Thursday Murder Clubin this “utterly original” (Jane Harper), “not to be missed” (Karin Slaughter), fiendishly clever blend of classic and modern murder mystery.“A witty twist on classic whodunits… Stevenson not only 'plays fair,' he plays the mystery game very, very well.” -- Maureen Corrigan,Washington PostEveryone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate.I’m Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wishI’dkilled whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it’s a little more complicated than that.Have I killed someone? Yes. I have.Who was it?Let’s get started.EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONEMy brotherMy stepsisterMy wifeMy fatherMy motherMy sister-in-lawMy uncleMy stepfatherMy auntMe

你有過超級倒楣的一天嗎？Justin 的星期一簡直災難連連：繼父是吸血鬼、爸爸開著馬桶車、貓可能被外星人綁走，還在新學校第一天就穿著快掉光的毛線泳褲站上10公尺跳台！？這才剛開始！Have YOU ever had a bad week? Start Monday with a bang in the hilarious new series taking the world by storm.His mum just married a vampire, his dad is driving a giant toilet on wheels, and his cat’s been abducted by aliens (probably). Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! And that’s all before he’s even started his first day at a brand-new school.At least he has the perfect chance to show off his prowess in the swimming pool, right? Maybe not... As right now, he's dangling off the edge of a 10-metre-high diving tower in front of his entire class wearing nothing but rapidly disappearing crocheted trunks!And it's only... MONDAY!The first book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.

Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to rock out! They have a cool band name! And some instruments--sort of. Songs? Well, even without mad musical skills, how hard can it be? This super-silly graphic novel series by Stephen Shaskan hits a new high note! Pizza and Taco love music! They make lists, and they have tryouts to get more band members. They think they have all the ingredients to rock the scene. But maybe this garage band should stay in the garage!! This hilarious young graphic novel--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5 to 8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books. Don't miss the first four books in the series: Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School

'Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message' Daily Mail 'Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart' Guardian From No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved Gangsta Granny. Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny.She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner... and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on.Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that's impossible...? Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat. This first ever sequel

可愛小狗Noodles的日常故事集合，透過簡單有趣的句子，帶領孩子一起經歷日常生活的挑戰與發現：「不要剪我頭髮！」「我不怕！」「我愛我的影子！」……每一本都像貼近孩子心情的小日記。搭配圖文，輕鬆培養閱讀自信，適合6到9歲孩子自行閱讀，學習表達與生活感受。The story collection of an adorable puppy, Noodles! He experiences what young children would encounter in daily life. Very simple sentences filled with useful expressions.1. It’stoo windy!2. Don'tcut my hair!3. Ican help!4. I'm not scared!5. Ihate my bow!6. Iam lost!7. Ilove colors!8. Ilove my tooth!9. Ilove my shadow!10. Nokisses please!Pick a Series. Grow a Reader.Meet Missy – a razzle-dazzle girl who does Things the Super Duper Royal Deluxe way.Learn how Missy picked out her outfit， planned for her class pet， dealt with her school play and went for a field trip in this deluxe collection!This series is part of Scholastic''s early chapter book line called Branches， which is 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.

Five easy-to-use sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this vibrant, interactive board book for toddlers.Join Bizzy Bear and his friends as they celebrate the lunar new year. Little ones will love using the chunky sliders to help Bizzy Bear get dressed, decorate the house, eat a meal and watch fireworks whizz across the sky, before celebrating with a spectacular street party to welcome in the new year.Another exciting adventure in this best-selling series which encourages preschoolers to play a part in Bizzy Bear’s story. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is an essential stepping stone to reading, as well as develops gross and fine motor skills.Illustrated by Benji Davies, the multi-award winning illustrator of The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island.Collect the whole seri

Crime is bubbling up in Dinotown . . . and it stinks! In this hilarious graphic novel, the Dinomighties need to sniff out their smelliest mystery yet. Will their noses lead them to the culprit? Or will the odor of their enemies prevail? Perfect for fans of The InvestiGators, Dog Man, and Real Pigeons Fight Crime. When the mayor tells the Dinomighties that there's been a theft of famous purple beans at the How You've Bean factory, they are hot on the trail.Using their peak investigative skills to hunt down crime clues and interrogate potential suspects, they soon run out of gas and into airtight alibis. A look to the nemesis list points squarely to the gaseous Gasosaurus, but the Dinomighties need proof before they can pin down this baddie.In their grimiest case yet, T-Lex, Teri, Dave, and Bok follow their noses to sniff out and solve this musty mystery with high-tech crime-solving gadgets, action-packed chases, bad-guy-busting buddy power, and a whole lot of laughs.

最新雅思寫作版本 ──納入《劍16》和《劍17》延伸考點和各種暢銷書論點提升考生口說和寫作應試穩定度至少減少2-3次考試次數口說和寫作亦迅速邁向9.0高分––––––––––––––––與《劍16》和《劍17》最新的出題完全一致，並規劃延伸學習，提升整合答題能力減少因為某次口說或寫作單項低於7分，而必須重新應考的困擾大幅提升應考的穩定度，每個寫作主題均能強化答題的靈活度並拓展思路。例如：延伸話題﹕《劍17》TEST 2Unit 3 在鎂光燈背後，運動員確實付出許多不為人知的努力。他們都受到良好的訓練，而如果扣除掉天賦這點，有哪些因素是讓他們勝出的關鍵呢? 除了能運用在，天賦、個人努力和運動類等的寫作話題上，亦能用在口說part 2和part 3，以及寫作大作文的風險類等話題上，一次就考取口說和寫作7以上高分。暢銷書論點迅速「扭轉劣勢」並讓你馬上處於優勢在辯論、口說和寫作都成為頂級高手 你是否因為辯論課或雅思寫作/新托福寫作遇到﹕經驗老練的專業人士總是表現得比較年輕的專業人士更好嗎？或傳統醫療vs替代醫療的話題，但卻因為一些侷限，而認為要講述年輕醫生比具有年資的醫生更為優秀太困難了，一開始就抽到處於劣勢的題目，或是傳統醫療根本完勝替代醫療，到底該如何下筆呢，又或是在口說part3遇到相關話題，但卻突然不知道該回什麼（但是你口說part 1和2都答得很好） 書中的暢銷書例如﹕Creative Visualization和Peak, Secrets from the New Science of Expertise都能迅速扭轉你的劣勢。（還有另一個重點是，在學校報告或寫作上，大家都寫容易寫的，就算寫得再好，跟寫難發揮的寫得好，後者更能讓老師青睞。）更加的首段切入句和9分寫作佳句更驚人的事實是，那些經驗老道的閱卷者和教授光看你寫的前幾句，就知道你有幾兩重了 Some people make a craft of braiding the storylines so that advertised products can be convincing to customers, while others use the skills so clumsy that get repeated rejections from the customers. New bran

以繪本形式重述經典童話，視角轉為嫉妒的皇后。故事探討人性中的陰暗與脆弱，透過皇后的獨白，呈現羨慕、空虛與自我迷失的糾結心理。全書畫面細膩強烈，風格深邃不失美感，適合青少年與成人細讀。這不僅是童話重構，更是對善惡界線與人性複雜的冷靜凝視。Shortlisted for the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative's Translated Young Adult Book Prize!In this dark adaptation of Snow White, acclaimed artist Beatrice Alemagna tells the story from the point of view of the jealous stepmother queen, to complicate the question of goodness and set into high relief the shadow side, with its capacity for evil, of human life.Once upon a time, a child was born with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony: the princess Snow White. She is possessed of beauty and innocence, but there in the shadows lurks a queen who will remarry her widower father, a queen who is as empty and envious, as narcissistic and fractured as is every life that gets stuck in the endless reflecting pool or mirror of the self. Void of love, it is hatred that animates her. But like all true fairy tales, this story doesn't ask us to

Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And...spies?Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died and the only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret–she is the head of a family of spies! And on top of that, her brother Kyoichiro is dangerously protective of her! To stop Kyoichiro from killing him, Taiyo and Mutsumi must take the ultimate leap–marriage! Because in the Yozakura family, family cannot kill family.Taiyo Asano is a super-shy high school student and the only person he can talk to is his childhood friend Mutsumi Yozakura. However, Mutsumi comes from a line of master spies with amazing powers. Her oldest brother, Kyoichiro, is obsessed with Mutsumi and out to kill anyone who gets remotely near her―and his next target is Taiyo! The only way for Taiyo to save himself from Kyoichiro’s murderous clutches is to marry Mutsumi!

A stunning deluxe edition of the stand-alone novella from Proust's masterpiece--an intoxicatingly witty story of infatuation and jealousy--delivers the most memorable reading experience A new translation commemorating a century since the monumental masterpiece was first published in English--and since Proust died--Swann in Love is a sublimely witty and poignant story of the illusions of love and desire. Full of the rich social satire and penetrating insight that distinguish Proust's style, it is the perfect introduction to one of the world's great novelists. When Charles Swann first lays eyes on Odette de Cr嶰y, her beauty leaves him indifferent. Their paths continue to cross in the drawing rooms and theatres of Parisian high society, and the seeds of desire in Swann begin to flourish. What follows is a journey through self-delusion, jealousy and delirious fantasy, which will take Swann far from the sedate comfort of his society life.

NBA champion, sports analyst, and successful businessman Shaquille O'Neal is a lively and entertaining addition to the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series!Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move.With such a welcoming personality and immense talent,

布布這隻哈巴狗，還有他的主人貝拉和好朋友傑克，正興奮地計劃一場公路旅行。這將會是一段充滿新奇景點和活動的旅程！但當傑克無法一同前往時，貝拉和布布決定在旅途中找一件特別的紀念品送給他。布布和貝拉能否找到傑克心愛的完美紀念品呢？全書滿版的彩色插圖，這本幽默可愛的日記風格早期章節書，絕對適合所有認為毛茸茸伙伴最好的讀者！A seventh 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 the pug; his human, Bella; and their friend Jack are excited to go on a road trip. There will be so much to see and do! But when Jack can no longer come, Bella and Bub vow to bring him something special from their trip. Can Bub and Bella find the perfect souvenir for Jack? With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is t

A fun and fresh spin-off of the New York Times bestselling Click graphic novels. With the school dance around the corner, fashionistas Beth and Chanda are ready to dazzle!With their first formal school dance around the corner, Beth and Chanda are on a mission to make it the best night ever. Step one? Secure the perfect dresses so they can dominate the dance floor! But when neither of them can find an outfit that lives up to their high expectations--and when they encounter unexpected pressure to find dates--these besties will need to lean on their friendship more than ever if they hope to find their groove and bust a move!New York Times bestselling author Kayla Miller and co-author Jeffrey Canino share a thoughtful and lively story about the challenges of finding your own personal style...and how it always helps to keep your favorite person at your side. Accompanied by Kristina Luu's dynamic, expressive art, this graphic novel is the perfect companion to Olive's stories.

King Viking unleashes his biggest evil plan yet in the latest installment of this USA Today 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!King Viking has come up with a new way to cause trouble in Super World. He has a Multi-plan Plan! Instead of one evil plan, King Viking is doing a lot of evil plans all at once. Super Rabbit Boy runs across Super World from one robot attack to another and another. But Super Rabbit Boy is getting tired. Will Super Rabbit Boy be able to keep up with all the trouble? Or will he need Moon Girl's help to save the day?Thomas Flintham's full-color art on every page brings energy and fun to this action-packed series!