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Reed Richards is Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm is the Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm is the Thing, and Johnny Storm is the Human Torch! Together they’re the Fantastic Four, the most incredible Super Hero family ever!After the Fantastic Four get a littletoogood at saving the day, Johnny has to tackle a new challenge: a quiet night at home. On a quest to relive their most exciting adventures, Johnny accidentally opens a dangerous portal to another dimension, and the Fantastic Four have to work together to fix his mistake—before it destroys the entire universe!Based on real science concepts presented by best-selling author Stacy McAnulty and full of Matt Kaufenberg’s adorable retro illustrations,Fantastic Four: A Family (Anti)Matteris a must-have for Marvel fans of all ages.

Frances loves horses and can’t wait for her first riding lesson. It can’t be all that hard, can it? From the creator ofThe Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new.Frances adores horses and knows everything about them—at least she thinks she does. But when she arrives at her friend Mae’s house for her first horseback-riding lesson sporting a bike helmet and rain boots, Frances quickly discovers that she might not know as much as she thought she did. Barns are actually a little stinky, and it takes a lot of time to brush a horse and tack it up (what does that even mean?). Not to mention that horses are much bigger in real life, and being so far off the ground can be a little scary! Will Frances be brave enough to ride Snowball all by herself, or will it be too different from what she’s imagined? Jennifer K. Mann’s exuberant story encourages readers to get back in the saddle and reminds them that sometimes reality doesn’t match our expecta

Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal.Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects.On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog: Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist;Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ. As they attempt to make their way from the Midwest all the way west to the Poppy Fields—where they hope to find Ellis, its brilliant, enigmatic founder—each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage.A high-concept speculative novel about heartache, hope, and human resilience

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth--a hungry sloth--who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink. Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?Karasuno fights their way through the preliminaries and wins, earning them a spot in the October qualifier rounds of the Spring Tournament. Their first opponent is Johzenji, an unorthodox team of partiers that leaves Karasuno baffled about how to counter them! And when Karasuno’s captain, Daichi Sawamura, is injured in the quarterfinal round, Chikara Ennoshita steps up to replace him. Will this often-overlooked team member be able to bring the team to the semifinals?

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life.“In this engaging, no-nonsense, and often extremely funny handbook on the craft behind great stories, Rob Biesenbach shares his own storytelling roadmap without hesitation, giving you precisely what you need to raise your business storytelling to an art form."Shonali Burke, ABC, President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting"There is no greater skill that will positively impact your career as much as becoming a masterful storyteller. Well-told stories have the power to teach, clarify, and inspire. Rob's experience and unique point of view makes him a go-to authority for ambitious leaders."Patricia Fripp, Past President, National Speakers Association"All the experts suggest you tell stories — but no one tells you how. That's where Unleash the Power of Storytelling comes in. Rob Biesenbach p

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers'' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child''s success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or B

Meet the noisiest animals in the zoo, with five exciting sounds and a spectacular pop-up surprise at the end.From a roaring tiger to a trumpeting elephant, every animal in the zoo thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

#1New York Timesbestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril.January 1942. The Avallon Hotel and Spa offers elegance and sophistication in an increasingly ugly world. Run with precision by June Hudson, the hotel’s West Virginia born-and-bred general manager, the Avallon is where high society goes to see and be seen, and where the mountain sweetwater in the fountains and spas can wash away all your troubles.June was trained by the Gilfoyles, the hotel’s aristocratic owners, and she has guided the Avallon skillfully through the first pangs of war. Now, though, the Gilfoyle family heir has made a secret deal with the State Department to fill the hotel with captured Axis diplomats. June must convince her staff—many of whom have sons and husbands heading to the frontlines—to offer luxury to Nazis. With a smile.She also must reckon with Tucker Minnick, the FBI agent whose coal tat

From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy "I've been asking myself all my life, 'What is the purpose of music?'" -Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician--studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States--he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music. Ma decided that he would spend his life not only performing for others, but learning from other cultures' musical traditions and fin

'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram seriesIrish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor. When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed!When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win! With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfe

From author-illustrator Sally Soweol Han comes a joyful story about discovering new things and listening to the amazing world around us.A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year An ALA Notable Children's BookAfter a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle-whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears-nature's sounds are full of music.Perfect for bedtime reading, this lovely story introduces young readers to the amazing sounds all around us-nature's wonder-if we only take time to stop and listen.

系統化的實戰學習架構，帶你完整掌握Kotlin程式語言的觀念【內容簡介】Kotlin語言由JetBrains所開發，於2011年推出後，因其簡潔性與擴充性等優點，被Google預定為開發Android行動裝置的首選程式語言。Kotlin語言除了可以在JVM中執行之外，也可以編譯為獨立的執行程式，或是編譯為JavaScript後，在網頁中使用。市面上鮮少有專門探討Kotlin語言的書籍，大部分的人都是在學習Android程式設計的過程中，附帶學習Kotlin的一些用法。然而，Kotlin語言的簡潔性、擴充性與專用的語法表達，需要經過完整的學習，才能掌握Kotlin語言的特色。本書所有的範例程式碼皆使用Kotlin專用的語法、擴充函式與敘述來撰寫，以使讀者可以完整學習到Kotlin語言，當後續在學習或開發Android程式時，便能發揮Kotlin最好的特色與效率。【精采內容】✪建立與設定Kotlin開發環境✪Kotlin專用變數宣告與設定✪資料型別轉換與標準輸出輸入✪判斷選擇語法與重複敘述語法✪使用陣列與陣列常用函式✪使用List、Map與Set✪設計各種自訂函式✪深入學習Lambda敘述式✪探討各種作用域函式✪Kotlin物件導向程式設計✪Kotlin泛型設計✪探討多工執行的各種技術✪學習如何建立原生執行檔案✪學習處理文字檔案、二進位檔案與隨機存取檔案【本書特色】✪完整探討Kotlin語言的基礎知識與專業技術✪發揮Kotlin語言的簡潔性，多元表現綜合範例✪內容去蕪存菁，重點學習Kotlin語言的實戰應用✪淺顯易懂的系統化學習架構，降低學習門檻

Ocean Vuong returns with a big-hearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to alter Hai’s relationship to himself, his family, and a community at the brink. Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exis

Are slugs and snails wreaking havoc in your garden? Do you want to nip the problem in the bud but don't know how without resorting to harmful pesticides?Every gardener shares the same struggle. But what if not all slugs deserve the bad rap in your garden?Discover everything you need to know about slugs, the different species, their fascinating lifecycles, and the important role they play in your garden ecosystem. Learn which slugs are busy recycling decaying matter and which ones have your precious seedling on their menus – and the practical steps you can take to control them with eco-friendly measures.Think you know slugs? Think again. Let the experts at the RHS help you become mates with molluscs with RHS Slugs: Friend or Foe?

You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it might just squeak if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each sea animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the sea creatures being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along.An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my... With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language

Take a tour of the ancient world, to discover the wonders, and terrors, of its incredible civilisations.Eight scenes show readers all around the cities, countryside, and mighty monuments of several incredible ancient civilisations - from the dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt, to the rise of the great Mayan culture in Central America. Lift the flaps to find out how ancient people people lived, and how they died, what they ate, and how they built some of their amazing monuments. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open the doors of ancient Chinese houses, witness an Assyrian army laying siege to a fortress, and find out what goes on behind the walls of a Roman army fort.Chapters in this book include:- Ancient Egypt- Assyrians attack!- Ancient Greece- A Chinese city- Celtic tribes- Roman frontier- Mighty Mayans- Ancient wonders

An interactive board book adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic—featuring 12 different sounds! A perfect choice for celebrating Pop on Father's Day and all year long!This interactive adaptation of the classic bestseller will have babies and toddlers giggling with glee! Featuring simple rhymed text that teaches the basics of word construction, combined with wacky illustrations that help decode the words, children can press the matching buttons and listen to sounds that bring the story to life.

This monstrously fun companion to the bestselling classic Go Away, Big Green Monster! shows kids how to calm down with interactive peekaboo pages. Big Red Monster is angry! Turning the pages reveals colorful illustrations of different parts of the cranky creature's face-from two mean green eyes to a big thundery loud mouth-as he gets increasingly upset. We can help him calm down by taking deep breaths-in and out-until even his yellow-and-orange firecracker hair disappears.This ingenious, interactive book about working through feelings of anger through play, imagination, and breathing deeply feels as fresh and innovative today as Go Away, Big Green Monster! did 30 years ago. Also check out Go Away, Big Green Monster! which has sold over a million copies!

The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series--told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip. Crushes. Camping.MIDDLE SCHOOLThese days, Emmie doesn't feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler.Class-clown Joe's jokes aren't landing the way they used to. Who doesn't love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don't even seem to care if he's around.When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together--and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected.New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about finding friendship in the least likely of places.

Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Click graphic novel series and coauthor of the Besties series, returns with a new Olive story! Olive’s hopes for a relaxing two weeks at Camp Acorn Lake are challenged when two of her friends stop speaking to each other.A storm is brewing—in the skies and in Olive’s friend group. Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting…and it’s not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle. With Willow enjoying her busy activity and social schedule, Olive has no choice but to spend most of her time with unhappy first-time camper, Nat. It’s far from the fun-filled, sun-filled summer she had planned. Luckily, Olive is able to distract herself with a new challenge

In this spellbinding historical novel from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Long Petal of the SeaandThe House of the Spirits, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman.To pursue her passion for writing, she is willing to defy societal norms. At the age of seventeen, she begins to publish pulp fiction using a man’s pen name. When these fictional worlds can no longer satisfy her sense of adventure, she turns to journalism, convincing an editor atThe Daily Examinerto hire her. There she is paired with another talented reporter, Eric Whelan.As she proves herself, her restlessness returns, until an opportunity arises to cover a brewing civil war in Chile. She seizes it, as do

A timely and uplifting picture book about overcoming worries with mindfulness techniques in an accessible and imaginative form for 3+ readers.When a little girl can't sleep because her head is full of worries, she takes a deep breath – a rainbow breath – and travels across all the colours of the rainbow, counting to ten as she breathes. Join her on this vibrant journey and dive into indigo seas, leap into a sparkling blue sky, race with orange tigers before finally settling down to sleep in a red poppy field.The perfect bedtime book for helping little ones calm their fears and help them get to sleep.

:Introduction to Computers in the AI Era🏆 經典暢銷教科書，導入AI，全新改版！⭐ 提供用書教師相關的教學資源資訊科技的不斷創新，人工智慧的大放異彩，ChatGPT的橫空出世，以及雲端運算、大數據、區塊鏈、5G與物聯網的應用呈現爆炸性的成長，這股趨勢不僅改變了人們的生活習慣，也改變了人們的學習模式與工作型態。針對這些變革，本書除了涵蓋資訊科學的核心知識與實務應用，更將下列熱門的主題融入適當的章節，無論您是剛進入大學的新生、準備參加碩士班考試或國家考試的人士，本書都可以為您的學習與職涯奠定扎實的學理基礎，並掌握最新的資訊發展趨勢：■ 人工智慧、AI PC、AI伺服器、CPU vs. GPU vs. NPU、機器學習、深度學習、神經元、神經網路、前饋神經網路 (FNN)、卷積神經網路 (CNN)、循環神經網路 (RNN)、生成式AI、生成對抗網路 (GAN)、擴散模型、Transformer模型、大型語言模型 (LLM)、ChatGPT、Copilot、Midjourney、自然語言處理、電腦視覺、自駕車、機器人、仿生機器人。■ 量子電腦。■ 虛擬實境 (VR)、擴增實境 (AR)、混合實境 (MR)、延展實境 (XR)。■ 物聯網 (IoT)、智慧物聯網 (AIoT)、工業物聯網 (IIoT)、智慧城市、智慧交通、智慧家庭。■ 區塊鏈、加密貨幣、冷熱錢包。■ 網路霸凌、灌爆臉書、人肉搜索、網路公審、公布監視器畫面、散布假新聞、使用深偽 (deepfake) 技術製造假影片等行為的法律責任，歐盟人工智慧法案、AI訓練模型是否侵權，以及AI創作是否受著作權法保護。⭐ 多元特色豐富圖表：透過拍攝精緻的產品照片及豐富圖表，提升學生的理解程度。資訊部落：透過資訊部落，對其它專業的技術或議題做進一步的討論。隨堂練習：透過隨堂練習，讓學生即刻驗證在課堂上學習的知識。本章回顧：各章末提供簡短摘要，幫助學生快速回顧內容。學習評量：各章末提供學習評量，檢測學生的學習成效或做為課後作業之用。

Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry.Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to betheMargaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this jo

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends, and just a little bit of magic.Brought to life in vivid graphic novel form, The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to read their book.Whether the adventure is out of this world or a little bit closer to home, they are always fun when you have your friends to help you along the way.With three short stories inside, children will enjoy dipping in and out of this world without having to commit to a longer read. As a bonus, there are three shorter one-page comic strips between each story that contain little life lessons or ‘floofisms’.Perfect for your newly independent or reluctant reader, they will love escaping into this immersive wo

From a snorting pig to a crowing cockerel, every animal on the farm thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

《Prisoners of Geography》是理解當代國際局勢的重要入門經典。作者 Tim Marshall 以清晰易懂的筆法，帶讀者從地理條件出發，重新思考國家權力、戰爭衝突與全球戰略。全新增訂版結合近十年重大變局，涵蓋俄烏戰爭、中東衝突、中國與台灣、印太局勢、歐洲防務、日本再武裝、非洲角力與印度崛起等議題。透過地圖、歷史與現實政治的交織，地理從未退出歷史舞台，反而始終深刻限制並形塑各國領導人的選擇。適合想快速掌握世界脈動與地緣政治關鍵脈絡的讀者。THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015.‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine.’ — Evening StandardPrisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what’s happening in the news today, from China’s ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture.This completely revised and updated editi

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life.The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans ofI Wish You MoreandOh, the Places You’ll Go!Sometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down, left or right. So how do you know which way to go?Poetic and reassuring,In-Between Placesreminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be.BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way.GREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time.Perfect for:

The second full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). Perfect for attracting new readers and satisfying the legions of Warriors fans!Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that might be better left hidden. In the heat of a blazing summer, Fireheart struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who is a shell of her former self. And as the forest gets hotter and hotter, every cat braces for the coming storm....Ever since the first

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror.Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untravelled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch.A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritanc

One of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again.It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, "Again! Again! Again!"

A FRESH, FUNNY, UP-CLOSE LOOK AT HOW SOUTH KOREA REMADE ITSELF AS THE WORLD'S POP CULTURE POWERHOUSE OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY By now, everyone in the world knows the song "Gangnam Style" and Psy, an instantly recognizable star. But the song's international popularity is no passing fad. "Gangnam Style" is only one tool in South Korea's extraordinarily elaborate and effective strategy to become a major world superpower by first becoming the world's number one pop culture exporter. As a child, Euny Hong moved from America to the Gangnam neighbourhood in Seoul. She was a witness to the most accelerated part of South Korea's economic development, during which time it leapfrogged from third-world military dictatorship to first-world liberal democracy on the cutting edge of global technology. Euny Hong recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the twenty-first century, becoming a global leader in business, technology, education, and pop culture. Featuring lively, in-depth reporting and

What happens when a new baby moves in--and the doted-on "older sibling" is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, "Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!" What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her girl, Bea. Together, Hazel and Bea are sensational. Until the baby arrives, that is, and everything changes. Now Hazel isn't always the center of attention--even Nana barely has time for a cuddle. Things have gone too far! But when Hazel runs off to hide, the family is desperate to find her, and Hazel is reminded just how much she is loved. In this endearing comedy for dog lovers and expanding families from a stellar creative team, there's room for everyone in the hug circle--and messy new arrivals who drop enticing crumbs turn out to be not so bad a

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

“Hikaru’s” unexpectedly violent encounter with the mysterious hamster-toting Tanaka only worsens his already weakened condition. Without knowing Tanaka’s intentions, the boys must act quickly to uncover the mountain’s secrets. Investigating the Indou family’s “sin” will be difficult now that Hikaru’s dad has passed, but they may be able to get some answers out of his closest friend―if Yoshiki’s father is willing to talk...

本書由 No. 5 Bubblegum Street 團隊打造，以明亮繽紛的插圖，帶領讀者走進熱鬧的動物城市。Leo 和 Kimbo 是最要好的朋友，雖然住在城市兩端，卻幾乎每天相見。今天是 Kimbo 的生日，Leo 想送上一份驚喜禮物，便出發去找他；殊不知 Kimbo 也同時往 Leo 的家走去！兩人的路線交錯，卻誰也沒遇上誰。讀者在翻頁中會發現滿滿的驚喜：有蟲蟲遊行、賣押韻的商店、香甜的泡芙與冰淇淋、還有在公園跳舞的機器狗……場景熱鬧又奇趣。這本書讓孩子透過視覺細節，一邊尋找角色，一邊享受探索的樂趣。For fans of Richard Scarry, join two friends on a hilarious adventure through an animal city as they embark on a topsy-turvy journey to find each other.Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it’s Kimbo’s birthday!Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo’s house! Will they ever get to celebrate together?There is so much to see in this zany city: there's a bug parade, a shop selling rhymes, a busy bakery selling cream puffs and ice cream, a Robo-Dog dancing in the park, and so much more!From the creators of N

★ 艾美獎喜劇編劇親授，教你把「尷尬致詞」變成全場笑點★ 從開場到收尾，一步步打造讓人記住的爆笑演說★ 附實用模板＋經典範例，新手也能輕鬆上場不冷場婚禮致詞、畢業演說、退休祝酒……這些你「其實不太想去」的場合，卻偏偏輪到你上台發言？本書由兩位資深喜劇編劇帶你從零開始，教你如何寫出既得體又幽默的演說，讓全場不只聽得下去，還會笑出來。從開場如何吸引注意，到掌握笑點節奏與分寸，再到避免踩雷的實用提醒，作者以輕鬆幽默的筆調，拆解一場成功致詞的祕密。書中更收錄真實範例與經典角色演說解析，甚至提供「填空式致詞模板」，讓你在最短時間內完成一篇有感又有笑點的演講。即使你從未上台說過話，也能在關鍵時刻，說出讓人記住的一段話。Learn how to write and give a flawlessly funny speech for any occasion with Emmy-winning comedy writersCarol Leifer and Rick Mitchell. With a foreword by Carol Burnett.Giving a speech about someone is hard. Giving a funny speech that people are actually going to pay attention to is even harder. In How to Write a Funny Speech for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place, Leifer and Mitchell will teach you how to write the perfect speech so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with.Quick and easy to use, this book is broken into short chapters full of priceless tips and advice. Leifer and Mitchell wil

Meet a ray and a turtle gliding through a teeming coral reef, spot an octopus hiding in the kelp forest and a shark dashing after a shoal of shimmering sardines. Dare to explore the dark deep where a glowing anglerfish lurks, before meeting a huge blue whale as it rises to the surface. With five fantastic pop ups, this book will take you on an awe-inspiring journey to the depths of the ocean and back again.