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From the author of Tell Me Everything, My Name is Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge: a gorgeous new edition of Elizabeth Strout's celebrated novel The Burgess BoysHaunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown for New York as soon as they could. Jim, a successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his bighearted brother their whole lives, something that Bob, a legal aid attorney who idolises Jim, has always taken in his stride.But when their sister desperately calls them back home to Shirley Falls to help her teenage son out of trouble, long-buried tensions begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever.A stunning story about the tragedies and triumphs of two brothers, from the bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive Kitteridge. Exploring the ties that bind us to family and home, this novel will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.Praise for Elizabe

《骨骼肌肉損傷復健治療》第五版介紹了支持全面理解復健介入的基礎和進階觀念。該書詳細說明骨骼肌肉損傷的解剖學，解釋治療性運動儀器，並討論在復健時間軸上應該使用哪些治療方法。本書更新了最新的研究成果，支持基於證據的實踐，為學生在健康照護專業的職業生涯做好準備，同時也作為經驗豐富的臨床人員寶貴的參考資料。《骨骼肌肉損傷復健治療》的內容符合認證標準委員會(Board of Certification, BOC)的認證標準，並為學生準備BOC運動防護師考試。讀者將了解在治療客戶時可以期待什麼，如何在臨床設置中應用研究發現，以及如何制定個別計畫。《骨骼肌肉損傷復健治療》第五版更加強調高階技能。新增關於關節操作的新章節，以及關注情感支持和身體支持的復健功能適應新章節，幫助患者恢復日常生活。伴隨線上影音展示文本中介紹的47個較難或獨特的技術（請參閱https://us.humankinetics.com/products/rehabilitation-of-musculoskeletal-injuries-5th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-online-video），並配有超過450張照片和750幅插圖，有助於增強理解和釐清複雜的觀念。採用本書教師還可以在線上獲得輔助教材。

《骨骼肌肉損傷復健治療》第五版介紹了支持全面理解復健介入的基礎和進階觀念。該書詳細說明骨骼肌肉損傷的解剖學，解釋治療性運動儀器，並討論在復健時間軸上應該使用哪些治療方法。本書更新了最新的研究成果，支持基於證據的實踐，為學生在健康照護專業的職業生涯做好準備，同時也作為經驗豐富的臨床人員寶貴的參考資料。《骨骼肌肉損傷復健治療》的內容符合認證標準委員會(Board of Certification, BOC)的認證標準，並為學生準備BOC運動防護師考試。讀者將了解在治療客戶時可以期待什麼，如何在臨床設置中應用研究發現，以及如何制定個別計畫。《骨骼肌肉損傷復健治療》第五版更加強調高階技能。新增關於關節操作的新章節，以及關注情感支持和身體支持的復健功能適應新章節，幫助患者恢復日常生活。伴隨線上影音展示文本中介紹的47個較難或獨特的技術（請參閱https://us.humankinetics.com/products/rehabilitation-of-musculoskeletal-injuries-5th-edition-ebook-with-hkpropel-online-video），並配有超過450張照片和750幅插圖，有助於增強理解和釐清複雜的觀念。採用本書教師還可以在線上獲得輔助教材。

The latest edition of the bestselling Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook is here -- and it includes all-new Pokemon! With 640 color pages and info on more than 1,000 Pokemon, this is a must-have for Pokemon fans of all ages.Gotta catch 'em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokemon. Need-to-know info on more than 1,000 Pokemon is jam-packed into 640 illustrated, full-color pages.The handbook is easy to read and organized simply and effectively into one comprehensive, user-friendly reference book. This updated edition features tons of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokemon from the Scarlet and Violet video games. It is truly essential for Pokemon Trainers of all ages.

Max是個熱愛電玩的玩家，終於有機會參加夢寐以求的「孤狼之地」遊戲大賽，卻被爸媽送去一個禁止使用電子產品的夏令營。沒有電玩，只有健康飲食、戶外活動和社交挑戰，讓習慣獨處的Max不知所措。他能適應這樣的生活嗎？還是會發現，和他人連結也能帶來另一種成長與快樂？一段關於友情、改變與自我挑戰的圖像小說旅程。A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas.Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun--a shock to the system for a lone w

《Secret FACTopia!》收錄400則與「隱藏」相關的趣味知識，從祕密食譜、逃脫高手，到隱藏寶藏與隱形斗篷應有盡有。你會遇見會偷內衣的貓、會發光的鯊魚、偽裝成其他物品的馬桶，以及史上最大規模的捉迷藏比賽。除了知識，書中插圖還藏有十隻小老鼠等你尋找。全書結合幽默插畫與攝影，並經《大英百科全書》專家驗證，將世界上最奇妙的「隱藏」事實生動呈現，是孩子樂於與朋友家人分享的知識寶庫。📖 亮點★ 400則經驗證的隱藏趣聞★ 圖文結合，互動找圖遊戲★ 主題跨足動物、歷史與奇聞Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

本書為【生態土地使用規劃】的再版。國內在1970年代末期開始將環境規劃理念引入景觀與區域規劃的教育與實務。2000年出版的【生態土地使用規劃】係呼應Ian McHarg於1969年所出版的Design with Nature，喚醒世人有關環境規劃理念在都市及區域規劃的重要性。近二十年來，人類該如何減緩並調適氣候變遷的衝擊已成當前國際社會的焦點。本書的再版，除作為環境規劃的專業書籍外，並配合臺灣在國土計畫法實行後的規劃體制轉型，包括下列四個目的：1.納入近年新興的全球環境變遷議題、思潮與規劃方法。2.加強環境規劃教科書的知識範疇與操作性。3.空間規劃專業者訓練時，更有效的納入環境規劃的觀念與操作。4.提供公部門與實務空間規劃專業者，進一步檢視目前規劃體制與方法之改善方向。本書在第一章緒論說明環境規劃理念與展望後，透過「生態系統與環境規劃」、「容受力觀念與成長管理」、「永續發展與空間規劃」與「地理資訊系統與土地使用規劃」等4章，協助讀者建立環境規劃中重要的系統與容受力觀念以及對新興議題的掌握，強化GIS工具在土地使用規劃中的應用能力。第六章在人文生態學的基礎下，具體的為讀者建立環境規劃中的自然與人文空間分析的能力後，延伸到第七章與第八章，說明國內外在前述各種分析下所進行的「土地分類」與「環境敏感地劃設與空間規劃」。第九章為本書中「土地使用適宜性分析」技術操作最重要的一章，不僅提供了土地適宜性分析源起與觀念，更為環境規劃年輕專業者的訓練提供一系列的操作程序與案例。最後，第十章回應了本次改版目標「全球環境變遷下的在地永續實踐」，為讀者提供都市化、環境變遷、氣候變遷減緩與調適等新興議題與案例，並在都市環境規劃的新思維論述下，點出本書各章對應不同尺度空間規劃專業者的訓練重點，提供公部門與實務規劃工作者，進一步檢視並反思臺灣規劃體制未來可改善的方向。整體而言，本書適合都市計劃、景觀規劃、地政、以及生態保育等專業者，在因應全球環境變遷的前提下，一同努力將環境規劃理念與方法推廣至各層級與類型的空間規劃，做為臺灣在地永續實踐的空間策略。本書特色◆回應全球環境變遷議題的環境規劃方法因應氣候變遷議題，國際學界陸續提出的新思維與解方，其實都是根基於「環境規劃」的理念發展而來。本書接軌國際前瞻性觀念與策略，同時提供環境規劃知識範疇中必須掌握的關鍵規劃方法，觀念與操作並重，理論與實務性兼具。◆各

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 Fromtheaward-winningcreatorofFloodedandLostcomesathird, colorfulpicturebookaboutthespellbinding magicofdiscoveringaconnectionwithbooksfortheveryfirsttime. School's out, and a young girl is given the unreasonable task of reading a whole book over the summer vacation. A whole book? That's impossible! Books are so boring! Luckily her sister takes her to the library and recommends just the thing. Slowly, the girl is drawn into a world of adventure inside her own imagination, for the very first time. Even the greyscale world starts to fill with color as she is carriedawayinthestory. A little fennec fox leads her to meet fairytale witches and creatures as they find ingredients to cast a special spell at the end of her book. The girl is dismayed to learn that the spell seemingly hasn't changed a thing. However, the little fox points out that she is completely transformed: discovering the powerofherimagination has transformed her forever.

A picture book from an award-winning artist that uses vibrant reds and blues to stunningly evoke the intensity of a heatwave and the refreshing relief that comes with an unexpected downpour of a cooling rain.Sweltering. Sweating. It’s 100 degrees… even in the shade.Games are canceled, temperatures reach record highs. The sun is hot.Finally, a wind picks up. One rain drop. Then another. A downpour. The sun sets and the moon rises, Relief at last.Heatwave is a book that vividly evokes a universal feeling--when the air is so hot and heavy you can barely move, when the sun is so bright your eyes play tricks on you. Renowned artist, writer and MacArthur genuis grant recipient, Lauren Redniss’s choice to use just two vibrant and contrasting colors in her artwork and spare text makes for a bold and interesting exploration of extreme weather. Even the book itself is saturated in red as if the book itself is burning up.

本書 Lunar Boy 描寫一位來自月球的男孩 Indu，在地球上努力尋找歸屬感的故事。自從他與收養他的母親離開太空船、搬進新家庭後，生活便充滿不確定：同學認為他很奇怪、筆友的回信讓他忐忑、繼家人之間的距離也讓他不知如何融入。更讓他困擾的是，忙碌的母親似乎無暇聽他傾訴。在孤單的某一刻，他向月球呼喚，希望能回到從前的家，而月球竟回應了。隨著新年將近、約定之日逼近，Indu 在意外的地方找到友誼，也開始理解「家」的真正意義。他必須在離開與留下之間做出選擇。For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the most unlikely places, from debut twin creators Jes and Cin Wibowo. Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship--their home--to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird, he has a crush on his pen pal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn't seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can't even talk to his mom about how he's feeling because she's so busy.In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against a

From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose?With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of winter is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a snow thief on the loose, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest? A perfect exploration of change―both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.Pick up The Snow Thief if you are looking for:*A classic read for ages 4 and up*Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!*

From the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. After her dad abruptly abandons her family and her mom moves them a million miles from their Chicago home, Noor Khan is forced to start the last quarter of her senior year at a new school, away from everything and everyone she knows and loves. Reeling from being uprooted and deserted, Noor is certain the key to survival is to keep her head down and make it to graduation. But things aren't so simple. At school, Noor discovers hundreds of books have been labeled "obscene" or "pornographic" and are being removed from the library in accordance with a new school board policy. Even worse, virtually all the banned books are by queer and BIPOC authors. Noor can't sit back and do nothing, because that goes against everything she believes in, but challenging the status quo just might put a target on her back. Can she effect

BEST OF THE YEARSchool Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • The Horn Book • Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Chicago Public Library • Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Council Dynamic Duo Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal invite readers on a neighborhood stroll and everyone is invited - including YOU! Especially YOU!From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.But — not yet! — his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until… At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it?A truly JOYFUL mo

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances, and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit—only the strongest will make it.Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction…As suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to go—for Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. Dan is the owner of a caf? living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once. Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu's evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.

當姊妹成長路線漸行漸遠，一場夏令營能否重新搭起彼此的橋梁？Claire堅定擁抱台灣文化，而Michelle則渴望融入同儕，即使意味著否認自己的身分。父母的安排，讓她們一同參加台裔美國夏令營，原本不情願的同行，卻開啟了一段理解文化與修補情感的旅程。From 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. Would you rather blend in or stand out? 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 counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer conti

Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story- heaps of extra material at th

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favourite film on the page - as Death stubbornly hovers over the heads of our star-crossed lovers.Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of eac

A curiosity-sparking book about water in rainstorms, the Great Lakes, the drip from our taps, and other places in our world. Water is everywhere, and we rely on it every single day. But do you ever wonder about water? How much water is on our planet? What happens when there is too much water or too little water? Why does it rain? What are lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans? Why are the seas and oceans blue and salty? What lives underwater? What about water in human history--how did people get water in ancient times? How do we get water today? What do humans build to travel on the water, and how have we harnessed waterpower? How do we protect this amazing resource for the future? Gorgeous and informative, Water invites children to tour through science and history with two characters they may recognize from Wind: Discovering Air in Motion. Colorful acrylic art and energetic text help readers learn about the natural resource we have depended on since the beginning of life itself.

From the creators of Not Little, the intrepid Dot is back with an endearing story about embracing the mistakes that let us build new skills.Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn’t perfect. Perfect is her sister’s blue-ribbon painting, or her brothers’ first-place tie in the spelling bee, or her mom’s black belt in tae kwon do. Dot tries and tries, but all she has to show for it is funny-looking cupcakes, off-key piano squeaks, and almost-goals in soccer. Nothing she does is perfect.When Dot and her classmates get an assignment to make a poster about a person they admire, Dot has someone in mind right away: her best friend, Sam. But draft after draft comes out looking all wrong! How will she ever make the perfect poster for her perfect friend?Fans of Dot and Sam and new readers alike will melt as Dot keeps on trying in this relatable companion to Not Little, featuring Maya Myers’s effortless narrative voice and Hyewon Yum’s irresistible illustrations.A Junior Library Guild Gold S

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險隨著 Kest Keel 的威脅具象化，黑暗開始籠罩大陸。小碧(Bea)和凱德(Cad)意識到單憑兩人的力量不足以對抗黑暗，他們必須跨越國界，尋求其他種族的結盟。The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

Chen Shui-bian is one of the most consequential -- and controversial -- politicians in Taiwan’s modern history. He broke the political grip of the ruling Kuomintang (Nationalist Party), winning the presidency in 2000 and paving the way for the first peaceful transfer of power to the opposition – the Democratic Progressive Party.But he was also convicted in four corruption-related criminal cases, and his actions inflicted great political harm on a young democracy. Ultimately, Chen will be remembered as the first president of Taiwan to be sentenced to jail.Chen’s intriguing story deserves retelling, and veteran journalist Osman Tseng is uniquely suited to the task. Tseng’s journalistic career spanned more than four decades with the Chinese language China Times as well as English media outlets, the China Post, and the China Economic News Service (CENS). This gave him a choice vantage point for observing Chen’s political ascent and the dramatic legal battles of his eventual downfall.◎代理經銷：

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

★ 深度揭示東西方哲學與世界宗教智慧的差異，探尋人類生命的意義與公共價值。★ 解讀當今世界動盪與衝突的根源，啟發思考人類應當何去何從？★ 超越當下物質主義的主流敘事，提供對人類文明史的全新視角與解釋框架。面對當今社會嚴峻挑戰的必讀之作！我們必須瞭解東西方之間互相競爭的哲學、信仰和意識形態的起源和發展，才能真正瞭解當今世界衝突和動盪的根源。這將使我們得以重建現代普世價值體系的神聖本源，幫助人們重新找回個體生命的尊嚴和公德。《人的應當》將引導讀者重新發現歷史。專業推薦：「該書深入探討人存在的意義、人應該如何生活，進而追問兩者的關係。這是自文明誕生以來一直困擾眾生靈魂的心靈期盼……這是一部仔細研究而後成的學術著作，以其獨特的導遊方式向讀者一一介紹從古代到現在的文明景觀。」——陳劍光牧師，哲學博士、宗座神學博士、太平紳士「正如《人的應當》所強調的，一定要給神的啟示留下位置。畢竟這個世界，包括人類本身，都是造物主創造的。所謂人的應當，說到底，是作為受造物的人類對造物主呼召的正確回應，從而找到人的應當。」——陳浩武，文化學者、經濟學博士「This is a book with broad scope and profound meditation that invites all well-cultivated minds to think deeper in this morally fragmented and confused and technologically colonialized age. Apart from Christianity, where can we find a resting place for our soul and a foundation for societal living? Where can we find both liberal democracy and decency, market economy and self-discipline, and justice and love? And where can we find the ally of the good, and the true, and the beautiful?」——吳一介牧師，基督教會「Philanthropist Daofeng He tak

A lushly illustrated debut graphic novel that explores the hardfought journey of self-acceptance in a complex world of swirling emotions and powerful potions. Joana has dragons inside her. Can she tame them before they burn her life down? Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the reality of city life is not so idyllic. Finding a flat is an ordeal, her "dream job" is stressful, and she's totally alone. Little by little, she makes her place, but fatigue, sadness, and doubts threaten to topple her hard-earned success . . . until she starts talking to a professional who helps her realize in order to take care of herself, she must know herself.

"Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book," -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony "Espionage! Secrets! Suspense! If you've ever dreamed of being a spy, this book is for you." -Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Projekt 1065 Max Bretzfeld doesn't want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he's been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein. Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and back to his parents. He has a plan to return to Berlin. It merely involves accomplishing the impossible: becoming a British spy. Thought-provoking historical fiction with a dash of magic, Max in the House of Spies is a World War II story as only acclaimed storytell

Kirkus Reviews Most Empowering Picture Books List (2024)"This self-reflective story truly shines." — Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)"[A] fun romp." — BookPage (STARRED REVIEW)"A highly original tale." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)An imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different. He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she’s not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the reflection she had before, the one who looked like her. Can Harriet find a way to balance her old reflection and her new one? This whimsical story explores themes of confidence and identity with colorful illustrations and a sly sense of humor. Delightful and unconventional, Harriet’s Reflections is the perfect read-alou

In this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies take on New York City in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith's Spy School for Girls. The City Spies head to the Big Apple when a credible threat is made to a young climate activist who is scheduled to speak in front of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. With Rio acting as alpha and a new member in their ranks, the team's mission to protect a fellow teen takes them on an exciting adventure in, around, and even under the greatest city in the world as they follow leads to the outer boroughs, the UN Headquarters, and even the usually off-limits stacks that extend deep under the main branch of the New York Public Library.

What would you do if no one could see you? In this surreal adventure, a boy who is used to being overlooked literally becomesinvisible, only to realize there may be far more dangerous threats in his school than bullies.Sixth grade takes a turn for the weird when Hector Griggs discovers he has the ability to turninvisible. Sure, ever since Hector’s former best friend Blakestartedbullying him, he’s been feeling like he just wants to disappear…but he never thought he actually would. And then, Hector meets anotherinvisibleboy, OrsonWellington, who has an ominous warning: “I’m stuck here. Stuck like this. It’s been years. The gelim’s hunting me and it’ll get you, too.”It turns out, there is more than meets the eye at St.Lawrence’sCatholic School for Boys, and if Hector is going to save Orson--and himself—from the terrifying creature preying on students’ loneliness and fear, he’ll need to look deeper. With the help of a mysterious new classmate, Sam, can Hector unravel the mysteries haunting

本書以戲法開場，帶領孩子在驚嘆聲中學會從一數到十，再從十數回一。這是繪本大師 Maurice Sendak 為幼兒設計的經典作品之一，延續他在《Where the Wild Things Are》中展現的想像力與節奏感。透過舞台上小小魔術師 Mino 的表演，數字、圖像與節奏自然交織，讓閱讀如同欣賞一場奇幻的表演。插圖細膩又帶著幽默感，既能吸引初學者，也蘊含 Sendak 對童年的溫柔觀察。For the first time available to everyone, this magical picture will encourage young readers to count from one to ten and back again, from Maurice Sendak, seven time Caldecott Honor recipient, National Book Award winner, and the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Where the Wild Things Are.Maurice Sendak’s legacy continues with this playful counting extravaganza for the youngest child. Here is a small reader’s introduction to the magic of Mr. Sendak’s books—a journey that will continue for many years to come.Prepare to be. . .Amazed. . .Dazzled . . .And mesmerized by Mino’s magic show!

Health is not just the absence of disease.In an era when living to 100 is becoming more common,our concept of ageing must evolve. While Hong Kong people enjoy the world's longest life expectancy, an important question arises: Are we truly achieving healthy ageing? In this book, Professor Jean Woo addresses a diverse array of challenges associated with the elderly population in Hong Kong society, including issues like elderly poverty, unfriendly community designs, unfair stigmatization faced by seniors, and late-life loneliness. Drawing on extensive research and clinical experience, she advocates for self-care, education, and empowerment, encouraging us to move beyond dependence on doctors and medications. Ageing is inevitable, yet we can control how we age. --------------------------------------------------------------By 2046, 36% of Hong Kongers will be ‘older adults’. Take Charge of Your Own Ageing is a timely publication to remind our society about the significan

"A top-notch literary brainteaser." -New York TimesSoon to be a major motion picture sequel to Murder on the Orient Express with a screenplay by Michael Green, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh alongside Gal Gadot--coming February 11, 2022!Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries.The tranquility of a luxury cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life.Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: "I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger." Yet under the searing heat of the Egyptian sun, nothing is ever quite what it seems.A sweeping mystery of love, jealousy, and betrayal, Death on the Nile is one of Christie's most legendary and timeless works."Death on the Nile is perfect." --The Guardian"One

當一對雙胞胎無法就誰的數學更好達成一致時，他們的父親給了他們一個令人困惑的問題。只要一點線索，誰會先找到答案？我是數學明星！系列包括具有挑戰性的數學難題，以故事形式呈現。透過引人入勝的故事情節，並使用各種數學啟發式技巧，逐步描述謎題，然後逐步解決，這些技巧也是世界著名的新加坡數學課程的一部分。透過插圖和引人入勝的故事情節，孩子們將學習數學啟發法，並受到啟發，堅持理解、表現和解決有趣的數學問題！系列特點：根據新加坡數學課程的規定，學習使用數學啟發法解決數學難題每本書都包含由 Yeap Ban Har 撰寫的解決問題指南When a pair of twins cannot agree on who is better in Maths, their father sets them a baffling problem. With just a few clues, who will find the answer first?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:Learn to solve difficult Maths problems using Maths heuristics, as ident

一位老師在畢業聚會上給她的小學六年級學生最後一個要解決的問題。學生能否齊心協力找出答案並圓滿結束最後一年的學習呢？我是數學明星！系列包括具有挑戰性的數學難題，以故事形式呈現。透過引人入勝的故事情節，並使用各種數學啟發式技巧，逐步描述謎題，然後逐步解決，這些技巧也是世界著名的新加坡數學課程的一部分。透過插圖和引人入勝的故事情節，孩子們將學習數學啟發法，並受到啟發，堅持理解、表現和解決有趣的數學問題！系列特點：根據新加坡數學課程的規定，學習使用數學啟發法解決數學難題每本書都包含由 Yeap Ban Har 撰寫的解決問題指南A teacher gives her Primary 6 class one last problem to solve during their graduation party. Can the pupils work together to figure out the answer and end their final year with a bang?The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Series features:Learn to solve difficult Maths problems usin

這回，主角又有了全新的理由——因為他住在太空裡！從行星到外星人，每一天都充滿意外與奇遇，誰還有空寫報告呢？Davide Cali 與 Benjamin Chaud 再次攜手，以獨特的幽默和幻想，描繪出一場超越星系的冒險。這本書以輕鬆筆調化解學習焦慮，讓孩子感受想像力的無限延伸。・延續人氣作品《I Didn’t Do My Homework Because...》系列。・太空題材結合學校生活，趣味十足。・幽默中帶出創意與自信，適合親子共讀。“So, why didn’t you prepare your presentation on the solar system?”“Well, it’s a long story… A galactic one, actually!”Because when you live in space, everything quickly takes on a whole new dimension…From the creators of the bestselling picture books I Didn’t Do My Homework Because... and I’m Late for School Because... comes another hilarious and out-of-this-world adventure!In this new cosmic tale, super Davide Cali and super Benjamin Chaud once again help take the pressure off school with humor and imagination that’s truly interstellar.---------------------------- Alors, pourquoi n'avez-vous pas préparé votre exposé sur le système solaire ? - Eh bien, c'est une longue histoire... Une histoire galactique, même ! Car quand on habite dans l'espace, tout prend vite une a

Cook Prize-winning author Jordan Scott's luminously-illustrated love story of a girl growing up in the shadow of a glacier that's always there to listen. Angela listened to the glacier; the glacier listened to Angela. As soon as she's born, Angela's father introduces her to her glacier. He carries her on his back up the icy expanse as the wind makes music of the snow and the water underneath. Over time, Angela gets big enough to walk beside him, and then, to go alone. She tells her glacier everything, and it answers. But then, life gets busy. Angela's days fill up with school, homework, violin and soccer and friends. Until one day, Angela's heart doesn't sound right anymore. Luckily, Angela's dad is there to remind her what she needs: a visit to her ancient icy friend. From the award-winning author of I Talk Like a River, Angela's Glacier is a moving story about growing up without losing yourself, loving nature, and allowing it to love you in return. Diana Sudyka's breathtaking artwork

The epic conclusion to the intensely romantic and beautifully written story that started in Divine Rivals. Two weeks have passed since Iris Winnow returned home bruised and heartbroken from the front, but the war is far from over. Roman is missing, and the city of Oath continues to dwell in a state of disbelief and ignorance. When Iris and Attie are given another chance to report on Dacre's movements, they both take the opportunity and head westward once more despite the danger, knowing it's only a matter of time before the conflict reaches a city that's unprepared and fracturing beneath the chancellor's reign. Since waking below in Dacre's realm, Roman cannot remember his past. But given the reassurance that his memories will return in time, Roman begins to write articles for Dacre, uncertain of his place in the greater scheme of the war. When a strange letter arrives by wardrobe door, Roman is first suspicious, then intrigued. As he strikes up a correspondence with his mysterious pen

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.

《Heartbreak Boys》是一部輕鬆幽默的青春愛情小說，講述兩位男孩在失戀後展開一場假裝快樂的夏日公路之旅。傑克和奈特的前男友成了情侶，還在社群媒體上曬幸福，讓他們決定也一起打造一個看似精彩的假冒冒險旅程，證明自己沒事。但當他們與奈特的父母和妹妹擠在一台車上時，一切遠比想像中混亂。一路上，他們經歷許多笑料百出的事件，也慢慢重新認識彼此。本書探索自我接納、友情與重新愛上的可能，適合喜歡《Heartstopper》與青春喜劇的讀者。"One of the most hilarious, heart-flippingly romantic, charmingly observant writers in the game right now." --Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaA road trip rom-com about heartbreak, social media hijinks, and learning to be happy with who you are, perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Becky Albertalli and Phil Stamper.When their ex-boyfriends get together and start Instagramming a disgustingly perfect summer of love, Jack and Nate decide to concoct a mutual Insta-worthy summer adventure of their own to prove they're just fine and everything's great.Of course, it's hard to have an epic summer road trip when they're stuck in a van with Nate's mid-life crisis-bound parents and his annoying younger sister. And it's been years since Jack and Nate have s

INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnNick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick goin