High-Rise

The inspiring, haunting story of Chinese migrant workers rejected by the USA who built a new community in Mexico.From the 1850s, as the United States pushed west, Chinese migrants met ordinary Americans for the first time. Alienation and xenophobia lost the US this chance for cultural and economic enrichment—but America gave the Chinese new perspectives, connections, and dreams of their own. As teenagers, Hugo Wong’s great-grandfathers fled poverty in Guangdong for California. A decade later, excluded from the US, they helped establish a Chinese settlement across the border in Mexico, led by a world-famous dissident-in-exile with visions of a New China overseas. They would be among the Americas’ first Chinese magnates, meeting with presidents, generals, and missionaries, living through astonishing victories and humiliating defeats. The bitterest of all would be the colony’s tragic demise amid a violent Mexican revolution, leading to the largest massacre and deportation of Chinese in Am

本書從元宇宙的起源和現實應用場景出發，基於元宇宙的“BIGCHINA”技術框架，為讀者依次揭開元宇宙背後八大硬科技—區塊鏈(Blockchain)技術、交互(Interactivity)技術、通信技術(Communication Technology，5G、6G)、雲和邊緣計算(Cloud and Edge Computing)技術、高性能計算和量子計算(High-Performance Computing and Quantum Computing)技術、物聯網和機器人(IoT and Robotics)技術、網絡(Network)技術、人工智能(Artificial Intelligence)技術的神秘面紗。本書將上述八大支撐技術與元宇宙中的諸多實際和潛在應用相結合，生動地繪製出一幅元宇宙的“技術圖譜”，為想要瞭解元宇宙及其背後核心技術的讀者提供有趣的科普閱讀體驗。此外，本書在一定程度上突破了從單一技術視域分析元宇宙的局限，對讀者瞭解當前元宇宙技術整體發展現狀和未來趨勢有一定的借鑒意義。

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

本書收錄五冊由 DK 精心打造的 DK Super Readers Pre-Level 系列，以生活中常見與孩子好奇的動物為主題，從農場、海洋到花園小生物，以清楚的照片與簡潔文字，引導 3 至 5 歲幼兒踏入非小說閱讀的世界。每冊皆依據 Lexile 分級編寫，讓孩子能在恰當的難度中累積語彙，建立自信，也為日後進階閱讀奠定基礎。隨著 Farm Animals、Fast Animals、Pets、Ocean Animals 與 Garden Friends 的內容展開，小讀者能在趣味事實中認識動物習性、生活環境與日常觀察方法。作為第一次接觸科普書的入門選擇，本書兼具知識性與可讀性，適合親子共讀，也能陪伴孩子逐步練習自主閱讀。Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives of their favorite animals--from cute farm animals to fascinating sea creatures--with this box set of high-quality and fun-filled nonfiction titles, carefully leveled to help children progress. This box set comprises five beautifully designed titles that focus on different animals and their habitats. The following titles are included to enable children to learn fun facts about and develop subject vocabulary on the lives of many different animals: DK Super Readers Pre-Level Farm AnimalsDK Super Readers Pre-Level Fast AnimalsDK Super Readers Pre-Level PetsDK Super Readers Pre-Level Ocean AnimalsDK Super R

Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1)Pug's Snow Day: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #2)Paws for a Cause: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #3)Pug's Got Talent: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #4) Scaredy-Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #5)(平裝本)Pug's Sleepover: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #6)Pug's Road Trip: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #7)Pug's New Puppy: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #8)Pug the Prince: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #9)Beach Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #10)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 fu

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.

Get ready for another epic Hilo adventure in the laugh-out-loud funny New York Times Bestselling graphic novel series— this time Hilo's favorite magical warrior cat, is going to boarding school!"An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MANWelcome to the Wombatton Academy of Better Magic!Hilo's favorite warrior-cat-friend, Polly's adventures with Hilo have landed her in trouble! So when Polly breaks one too many rules, she gets sent to Wombatton--the magical boarding school for bad kids. But something strange is going on at Wombatton--why does everyone pick on Polly's roommate? And why have students started disappearing? Can Polly get to the bottom of this magical mystery and reunite with Hilo and her friends on Earth?!Full of action, humor, and lots of heart—the New York Times calls Hilo, "A story that can be enjoyed by the entire family." Don't miss out on the latest installment of this beloved series that kids and grownups love!

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

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！您準備好參加有關自然界互動的終極測驗了嗎？為什麼有些海豚會幫助漁民捕魚？為什麼有些鳥願意進入鱷魚的嘴裡？砍伐樹木如何導致海平面上升？我們的行為如何導致一些動物滅絕？加入 Quiz Champs 主持人 Pam Pangolin，尋找諸如此類的有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，學習有趣的事實，並一路上講一些愚蠢的笑話！Quiz Champs 系列經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具教育意義的學習體驗。該系列與新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，還包括豐富的問題，以拓展好奇心。已提供答案和附加資訊以幫助學習、複習和準備測驗。系列特色：與最新的2023年新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致參與測驗題和笑話有趣、俏皮的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在這本書的25頁中盡可能注入幽默有關主題的附加信息Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on interactions in nature?why some dolphins help fishermen catch fish?why some birds willingly enter the mouths of crocodiles?how cutting trees can cause sea levels to rise?how our actions can make some animals extinct?Join Quiz Champs host Pam Pangolin as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！您準備好參加有關自然界互動的終極測驗了嗎？為什麼有些海豚會幫助漁民捕魚？為什麼有些鳥願意進入鱷魚的嘴裡？砍伐樹木如何導致海平面上升？我們的行為如何導致一些動物滅絕？加入 Quiz Champs 主持人 Pam Pangolin，尋找諸如此類的有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，學習有趣的事實，並一路上講一些愚蠢的笑話！Quiz Champs 系列經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具教育意義的學習體驗。該系列與新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，還包括豐富的問題，以拓展好奇心。已提供答案和附加資訊以幫助學習、複習和準備測驗。系列特色：與最新的2023年新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致參與測驗題和笑話有趣、俏皮的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在這本書的25頁中盡可能注入幽默有關主題的附加信息Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on interactions in nature?why some dolphins help fishermen catch fish?why some birds willingly enter the mouths of crocodiles?how cutting trees can cause sea levels to rise?how our actions can make some animals extinct?Join Quiz Champs host Pam Pangolin as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned

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.

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva runs for class president!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!It's a special week at Treetop Elementary because it's time to choose a class president! Eva is excited because she loves to make choices and vote for things! But when Sue announces she's running for president, no one else steps up to run against her. So Eva makes a quick game-time decision to run for president herself! Who will win the big vote to become president of the class?With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect for newly independent readers!

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 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

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

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！

這是一本規劃觀念嶄新的系統分析與設計用書！企業高階管理資訊應用的統合系統！多元決策競爭系統的總稱！相信所有讀者與系統設計者或程式規劃者看到本書時，一定會感到疑惑！什麼是【企業戰略資源管理系統】？相信所有讀者都知道或聽過【企業資源整合管理系統(ERP)】是什麼？但絕對沒有聽過【企業戰略資源管理系統】！就因為如此，所以有了這本書的企劃。簡單的說，【企業戰略資源管理系統】是一種專門提供給企業高層決策部門、營運高層人員的「策略分析」、「營運分析」、「決策判斷」以及「制定行銷對策計畫」的進階整合系統！其實就電腦軟體資訊設計的本質來分析：【企業戰略資源管理系統】是一種企業高階管理資訊應用的統合系統！【企業戰略資源管理系統】是一種【多元決策競爭系統】的總稱！也就是說，【企業戰略資源管理系統】並不是指單一的商務軟體系統！而是一群高階經營管理商務系統的總稱！一套完整的【企業戰略資源管理系統】共包含：【1】：CRM (客戶關係管理系統)、【2】：EIS (經營管理系統)、【3】：DSS (決策支援系統)、以及【4】：High Level Analysis Report System(決策分析報表系統)等4個管理階層應用系統來組成。本書從瞭解【企業戰略資源管理系統】開始，到實作瞭解【企業戰略資源系統】的雲端系統架構、雲端大數據庫(包含：CRM雲端數據庫、EIS雲端數據庫、DSS雲端數據庫…等)的完整架構與實作，到【企業戰略資源系統】的整體系統分析與設計，再到【CRM(客戶關係管理系統)】、【EIS (經營管理系統)】、【DSS (決策支援系統)】以及【決策分析報表系統(High Level Analysis Report System)】與【附屬數據處理架構】包含的2個作業系統：【企業雲端資訊交換作業系統】、【輔助處理作業系統】的系統架構建置與實作，相信所有讀者與分析師都能夠融會貫通、為自己所屬的企業規劃強大與實用的【企業戰略資源管理系統】！

哈巴狗布布的主人貝拉將成為收容所『領養寵物』遊行的女王！貝拉的工作是幫收容所的小狗和小貓找到永遠的家，而布布王子也想要幫忙。但成為皇室成員並不像看起來那麼容易！貝拉和布布能否在王座上找到屬於自己的家？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，絕對適合所有喜愛毛茸茸伙伴的小讀者！The ninth 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’s human, Bella, is going to be queen of the shelter’s Adopt-an-Animal parade! It’s Bella’s job to find forever homes for the shelter pups and kitties, and Prince Bub wants to help. But being royal isn’t as easy as it looks! Will Bella and Bub ever feel at home on the throne?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 bes

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this second installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Ever since the battle in Hong Kong, Grace and her friends have been trying to find a way to get to Paris. When Nate suddenly appears and whisks Grace away to the Dragon King's lair, she learns that Daijiang and his underlings are searching for an ancient relic that will let them subjugate the dragons, and Grace needs to find it first!With Grace's burgeoning Hunxue powers, the team must get to Paris and stop Daijiang's plan. But their new ally, Dr. Kim, may not be all she appears, and Daijiang has formidable allies of his own: a strangely familiar accomplice and a terrifying, powerful dragon that could threaten all of Paris.

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

Blast off with Astrid & Stella in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly Fire up the turbo pumps, best friends Astrid and Stella are off on another high-flying adventure! When the wifi goes out on the Friend Ship, Astrid and Stella make an emergency landing on the only planet that still has Internet to spare. There, they dive into video game fun until they realize something is terribly wrong--the games have no rules and everything falls into chaos. But this is nothing the dynamic duo can't solve! From there, Astrid and Stella visit planet Wink 40 to find tools to conquer their worst nightmares--nightmares that have kept them (and their trusty assistant Bobo) up for nights on end. They also take a detour to help an alien neighbor out of a tight spot. With a focus on social-emotional learning and hilarious storytelling from the bestselling Hello!Lucky team, the third book in The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid & Stella se

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?