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Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

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This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylized artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

Not just management. This book reveals the philosophical soul of Peter Drucker’s thought. Through eight essential articles, it explores purpose, responsibility, and society, inviting leaders and thinkers to look beyond techniques and rediscover management as a deeply human endeavor.Unveiling the Soul of Management: A Deep Dive into Drucker’s PhilosophyStudy Notes on Drucker’s Eight Articles offers a profound and personal exploration of Peter Drucker’s most critical writings. Developed through a close collaboration with Shao Minglo’s compilation To Know the Real Drucker, this volume transcends traditional management commentary to reveal the philosophical bedrock of Drucker’s worldview.The author, originally a scholar of ancient Chinese literature, approaches Drucker not merely as a management guru, but as a great thinker in the lineage of Dostoevsky and Thomas Mann. Through a journey that traverses the diagnosis of totalitarianism and the search for societal salvation, these notes conne

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包含 Izzy the Inventor 系列 #1-6 集，共 6 本平裝本 本書系列以熱愛科學、堅信理性的小女孩 Izzy 為主角，她不相信魔法，卻一次次被帶進充滿童話角色的奇幻世界。當王子被詛咒、獨角獸受困、精靈設下審查陷阱，Izzy 總是帶著她的發明與實驗，用觀察、推理與創意破解看似不可能的難題。故事將科學原理巧妙融入童話冒險，讓火山、時間旅行、飛行裝置都成為情節的一部分，也讓讀者在歡笑中感受思考的力量。隨著旅程推進，Izzy 也慢慢發現，理性與想像並非對立，友情、信任與一點點「相信」，同樣重要。這是一套兼具幽默、節奏感與啟發性的橋樑書系列。科學思考結合童話冒險每集皆有明確任務與解謎情節鼓勵好奇心與問題解決能力Izzy the Inventor and the Unexpected Unicorn: Izzy the Inventor LOVES science and does NOT believe in magic. That is until the day her Fairy Godmother appears and sends her to Fairytale Land to rescue Prince Charming from the Mountain of Doom, with an enthusiastic unicorn as her guide. To succeed, Izzy must use her science skills to outwit trolls, goblins and a bottomless lake of despair. But her quest will also teach her about the power of friendship and that we all need a little magic in our lives... Izzy the Inventor and the Curse of Doom: Izzy the Inventor is back in Fairytale Land and this time she must rescue the prince in Sleeping Beauty from a wicked fairy's curse. If sh

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2012諾貝爾文學獎得主──莫言，最重要的長篇代表作之一肆意揮灑奇崛想像力、將荒誕魔幻發展到極致的作品「莫言將夢幻寫實主義與民間故事、歷史和當代社會合而為一。」──諾貝爾獎委員會The Nobel Prize in Literature 2012 was awarded to Mo Yan "who with hallucinatory realism merges folk tales, history and the contemporary".瘋狂與理智掙扎的記錄。本書除了是一部家族的歷史，也是一個作家的精神歷史。這本書是我於一九八七至一九八九年間陸續完成的。書中表達了我渴望通過吃草淨化靈魂的強烈願望，表達了我對大自然的敬畏與膜拜，表達了我對蹼膜的恐懼，表達了我對性愛與暴力的看法，表達了我對傳說和神話的理解，當然也表達了我的愛與恨，袒露了我的靈魂，醜的和美的，光明的和陰晦的…… ──莫言 這本書是莫言肆意揮灑奇崛想像力的長篇小說，堪稱華語文學中將荒誕夢幻發展到極致的作品；全書透過六個荒誕又密切關聯的夢境，表達出莫言對高密東北鄉食草家族的想像與嚮往。莫言認為最原始的人類應該是食草動物，據說食草家族的人單純善良又美好，他們由於每天吃草，牙齒特別白，嘴裡常帶一股草的清香……；他們只是吃草，對於自然沒有過高的要求，沒有太大的野心，遇到天災會寄託於神的庇佑，但是也會靠自己的力量去面對……；但他們也會有恐懼、暴力、復仇與醜陋的欲望……。小說以高密東北鄉為背景，描寫生活在貧瘠而又富饒的土地上，人們與大自然的關係、人與人之間的生存關係。歷史與現實，人為與自然，全書融合視覺、味覺、觸覺與魔幻荒誕的想像，濃墨重彩兼之天馬行空，令人驚歎。是莫言肆意揮灑奇崛想像力的極致作品。

《酒與妹仔的日常》從酒店公關紅湄的視角出發，描寫小姐們的真實日常──姐妹間的互助、與家人的相處和解，以及包廂裡與客人的互動。她們踩著高跟鞋，進出一間間包廂，在社會的惡意與誤解中隱藏創傷、扛起家計，用不被承認的勞動，守住僅有的尊嚴。「我們要的，是可以被看見的權利，不是被看破的命運。」───酒店公關真實口述，酒店行業的第一線現場───有人說做酒店是「下海」，但我是踮著腳，努力靠岸。她們戴上假髮進場，在燈光閃爍、酒精氤氳的包廂裡，懂得扮演，也學會生存。這裡沒有年齡、身分的差異，只有一群拚命活著的撐家女子。／酒店的日常，就是拿青春賭明天。不平等的合約、酒桌上的情緒勞動、潛藏的暴力危機、撐家與生活的重擔──那些不該發生的，在這裡，全成了「職災」。．有人白天接送孩子、夜裡陪笑撐場，只為穩穩過完一天；．有人被灌醉性侵，只得到一句：「人沒事就好」；．有人在後場分便當、聊八卦，替崩潰的姐妹遞紙巾、擋下一杯酒。▍她們是酒店公關，眾人口中的小姐，▍也是夜晚最努力生存的女人。●●《酒與妹仔的日常》從酒店公關紅湄的視角出發，寫下她與姐妹們的真實日常。有人是家裡的長姊、單親媽媽，也有人與身心疾病共處。這些社會上不被看見的身影，在林森北的包廂裡彼此照顧。她們踩著高跟鞋，進出一間間包廂，在社會的惡意與誤解中隱藏創傷、扛起家計，用不被承認的勞動，守住僅有的尊嚴。她們不求同情，也不是要洗白酒店，只是想讓社會知道──我們先是一個人，才是酒店小姐；我們的故事，不是奇觀，也不是悲歌；而是在夾縫中撐住尊嚴與生活的選擇。這，就是我們的日常。──────────────────【專文推薦】林立青（作家）陳美華（中山大學社會系特聘教授兼社會科學院院長）【聯合推薦】朱剛勇（「人生百味」共同創辦人）林薇Vivi（小紅帽 With Red＆月經博物館創辦人）柯映安（編劇／作家）席耶娜（條通媽媽桑／臺北市娛樂公關經紀職業工會理事）黃克先（台灣大學社會系教授）劉珞亦（法律白話文運動社群總監）謝金魚（歷史作家）謝瓊煖（演員）顧玉玲（作家）＿＿依姓氏筆劃順序排列▍各界好評●朱剛勇（「人生百味」共同創辦人）──身體與情欲是外界認知酒店公關的「武力」。然而閱讀本書，你會發現真正最有魅力與能量的，是酒妹的觀察之眼與文字──其穿越了迷霧與叢林，帶出只有他們找得到的寶藏。●席耶娜（條通媽媽桑／臺北市娛樂公關經紀職業工會理事）──標籤，是我

A lone astronaut.An impossible mission.An ally he never imagined.'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronautRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates d

An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals.Lights. Camera. Heartbreak.The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack?Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

在台大EMBA，有一群中年人用汗水證明── 人生中場，夢想不必停歇。 他們是職場菁英，也是籃球戰將。 白天，他們在會議室中分析經營策略， 夜晚則換上球鞋，將管理學搬進球場。 對他們而言，籃球不只是比賽， 更是檢驗團隊合作與決策的舞台！ 「還記得止步於準決賽的當下，我忍不住落淚。 那不是輸球的哀傷，而是找回了自己某部分的激動……」 一次次失誤和反思，讓他們學著面對失敗、彼此信任。 有人帶著舊傷上陣，有人從工作和家庭之間擠出時間練球； 除了球友與前輩們的慷慨贊助，隊員更親手設計「冠軍戒指」， 凝聚團隊向心力，打造獨一無二的「台大EMBA籃球隊」！ 他們早已過了年少輕狂的歲月， 卻仍勇於面對年輕勁敵、熱血迎戰！ 這不是青春的延續， 而是中年人從經驗和智慧中淬鍊後的再出發！ 【關於「台大EMBA籃球隊」】 由一群熱愛籃球的中年菁英組成，他們在事業、家庭與學業間分身投入，以高度的意願與堅持，從「籃球社」進而組織並經營「籃球隊」，實踐對籃球的熱愛，亦追求更高層次的團隊願景。 隊員來自各行各業──從上市櫃公司負責人、外商總經理、高階經理人，到醫師、律師與會計師──皆以自發的精神代表學校出戰，追求榮耀。 在球場上，他們不僅挑戰年輕對手，更以「三贏」為目標：贏得比賽、贏得尊重、贏得友誼，並在2016及2017年的「全國EMBA籃球賽」中蟬聯冠軍！ 秉持「Play Smart, Defend with Heart」的比賽風格，他們以商場與人生的智慧補足體能的差距，聰明打球、用心防守，並持續「用心守護」團隊的核心理念，展現逐夢中年的力量！ 各界推薦人 郭瑞祥（台大管理學院教授、台大前副校長、台大前管理學院院長） 謝明慧（台大管理學院產學發展副院長、台大EMBA執行長2013.08-2019.07） 陳立宗（台灣大學管理學院兼任助理教授、2025亞洲盃籃球賽中華男籃隊領隊） ──熱血推薦！ 熱血未歇×智慧同行 白天是職場菁英，晚上則在籃球場揮灑汗水； 他們運用經驗與智慧，追逐璀璨中年的籃球夢！

這部精美的繪本將帶領讀者穿梭於全球各大城市，透過書中孩子們的視角，我們將看到農曆新年不只是家家戶戶的團圓飯，更是世界各地充滿火熱煙火、舞龍舞獅與燈籠遊行的盛大嘉年華。Find out all about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in different communities across the world!This stunning picture book is the perfect introduction for little ones to Lunar New Year celebrations. The most colourful time of the year is celebrated in communities around the world and you can now discover how it's celebrated through the eyes of the children who live there. Meet families in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as in bustling cities like San Francisco, London, Sydney and Toronto and join them in their celebrations at home and on the streets in parades, lantern festivals and in temples.Packed with fascinating facts, young readers will love finding out all about different Lunar New Year traditions in this gorgeously illustrated picture book.

●作者劉俊初是Podcast節目The LIUniverse with Dr. Charles Liu主持人，風格平易近人●用簡短的篇幅，呈現宇宙史各時期的重大事件●用一條獨特的時間軸貫穿全書，讓讀者一目了然，快速掌握自己在宇宙洪流中的位置邀你踏上波瀾壯闊的宇宙巡禮！讓《宇宙大解構》帶領你穿越時空長河，從大霹靂的瞬間一路走到今日，再望向宇宙的未來。隨著書頁，你會探索恆星和星系的誕生、太陽系的形成，了解地球上的生命如何演化出來，宇宙在遙遠未來的命運，每頁下方都有時間軸，讓你隨時知道自己來到哪個時刻。天文物理學家劉俊初教授用淺顯易懂的文字、簡單明瞭的插圖和瑰麗絢爛的天文照片，娓娓道出這部兼具宇宙歷史和宇宙科學的精采故事。現在就打開這本書，從時間的起點出發，一起探索我們這個不斷擴張的宇宙吧。

探索生成式人工智慧的無限可能！ 「如果你是開發者，想要掌握過去十年來最大規模的AI革命背後的工具及概念，本書是必備的指南。」 ―Lewis Tunstall，Hugging Face機器學習工程師及《Hugging Face and coauthor of Natural Language Processing with Transformers》一書共同作者 「本書包含學習生成式AI的一切資源，包括全面的解說、深思熟慮的技巧，與DIY練習，可謂應有盡有。」 ―Luba Elliott，AI藝術策展人，elluba.com 深入的理論解析與實用的程式碼範例，帶您掌握生成文本、圖像和音訊的最新技術。無論您是數據科學家還是軟體工程師，本書都將助您輕鬆上手，創造出令人驚豔的AI生成作品。立即開啟您的生成式AI之旅，讓創意與技術完美融合！ 本書將教導資料科學家和軟體工程師，如何使用生成式媒體技術和人工智慧來創造新穎的圖像或音樂。書中介紹了理論概念，並提供豐富的程式碼範例和插圖，讓讀者能夠在Google Colaboratory、Kaggle或Hugging Face Spaces等服務上執行這些範例，並學習使用開源庫。 本書還探討了從頭開始訓練和使用大型預訓練模型之間的權衡，如何建立能夠修改圖像風格的模型，以及調整變形模型以達到創意目的。內容涵蓋了文本、圖像和音頻等多種數據類型的生成模型，並詳細講解了Transformer和擴散模型等先進技術的構建和訓練方法。最後介紹了如何訓練一個能夠根據個人風格撰寫文字的模型，以及如何部署模型作為互動展示或服務。 -------------------------------------------------- 透過這本實作指南，學習運用生成式AI技術來建立奇妙的文本、圖像、音訊，甚至音樂。你將瞭解最先進的生成模型如何運作、如何微調與調整它們來滿足需求，以及如何結合現成的基礎模組來建立新模型，並在不同領域中開發創新的應用程式。 這本首選指南透過豐富的範例程式與容易瞭解的插圖來介紹理論概念，並帶你實際應用它們。 你將學習如何透過開源的程式庫來應用transformers和擴散模型，並探索程式、研究幾個既有的專案，藉以完成你的專案。 • 建立並自訂文本與圖像生成模型 • 瞭解「使用預訓的模型」與「微調自有的模型」之間的取捨 • 做出能夠以任

"Ridiculously fun."--Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants"Hilarious." -- New York TimesPizza, soup, and . . . paperclips? The first three tales of the intrepid heroes in the New York Times and #1 Indie bestseller series The First Cat in Space come together in this 3-book box set.When the spacewaves are in danger, there's only one hero who can save the day--First Cat!In The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, First Cat journeys across space accompanied by the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 to stop nefarious rats from eating the Moon.In The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom, the Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP! With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat must find the antidote before time runs out.And in The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, our fearless heroes face their most diabolical villain yet--an AI paperclip named CheckMate. Can our trio stop CheckMate from turning everyone into paperclips?Find out all of this (and more!) in t

故事背景設在阿姆斯特丹的新年倒數派對上。內容描述主角參加一場華麗的派對，回味過去的美好時光，然而隨著好友喬治神秘失蹤，主角成為嫌疑人，故事展開一連串懸疑調查與心理角力。這本小說結合了友情背叛、懸疑謎團與心理驚悚元素，節奏緊湊，吸引喜愛此類題材讀者。作者Ruth Kelly曾為《Sunday Times》多本暢銷書代筆，擅長刻劃人性深處的衝突與情感，且深受廣泛好評。書評多讚賞《The Afterparty》描繪角色心理細膩，故事氣氛緊張卻又真實貼近生活，適合冬季閱讀的驚悚佳作。'Ruth Kelly is my go-to for destination thrillers' – ANDREA MARA'A slick, multi-layered thriller with a fabulous Amsterdam setting - a true page-turner' – CATHERINE COOPERShe was your best friend. Now she's missing. And everyone suspects you.People drift apart. You and Georgie were inseparable once; she knew you better than anyone. But that was then.Now, out of the blue, Georgie's back. She's inviting you to a glamorous New Year's Eve afterparty in Amsterdam - a chance to relive the good old days and the fun you used to have.You go. You laugh. You remember.But then Georgie vanishes.And just like that, you're the prime suspect.She knows all your secrets – the ones you've managed to bury. But as the clock ticks and the accusations mount, you're left w

本書以輕快押韻的文字與 Nick Sharratt 明亮鮮活的圖像，帶領讀者走進「Mullet Isle」——一座人人都以特別髮型為傲的小島。故事節奏輕鬆，讓孩子在翻頁間自然感受造型的趣味與角色的多樣。Sharratt 一向擅長以簡潔線條營造幽默，而在本書中，他以大膽造型與色塊鋪陳，讓閱讀過程像在欣賞一場繽紛的髮型遊行。A HAIR-larious rhyming celebration of the iconic hairstyle. Let's spend a while on Mullet Isle! Everyone there has SPECIAL hair!From the illustrator of the multi-million-copy bestselling You Choose series, and creator of the bestselling Shark in the Park series, Mullets is brought to life in Nick Sharratt’s vibrant illustration style. With its bold characters and surprise twist at the end, this brilliantly fun picture book is sure to delight readers of any age, from 0-100+!

這本《Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas》以「詭趣聖誕」為主題，提供45頁以上的插圖，讓讀者體驗不一樣的節慶氛圍。內容涵蓋各種創意場景：送禮的吸血鬼聖誕老人、開心滑雪的骷髏、歡樂的小死神，以及詭異卻迷人的聖誕甜點。畫風簡潔，既保有可愛感，又帶點詭譎趣味，讓上色過程充滿驚喜。這本著色書既能作為假日娛樂，也能成為全年喜愛「Spooky Style」讀者的療癒陪伴。Colour over 45 pages of adorable festive fun in this super-cute colouring book.Revel in chillingly cheerful characters and jolly scenes!Have yourself a monstrous Merry Christmas with Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas, a winter wonderland where cozy meets creepy under the mistletoe. Enjoy haunted gingerbread houses, simmering cauldrons of cocoa, jaunty vampire Santas delivering gifts, ghoulishly cute Yule log cakes, happy bats catching snowflakes and so much more.- Explore more than 45 pages of adorably eerie kawaii art- Use crayons, gel pens and even watercolours to bring these charming creatures to lifeFrom its sledding skeletons to its gleeful grim reapers, Mangatopia Spoopy Christmas is a holiday treat for anyone who celebrates spooky season all year long.

這款以《Arcane™》為主題的 12 日倒數琺瑯徽章組，將影集中經典角色與象徵物化為質感收藏。每打開一格，都是粉絲的小驚喜。Jinx 的狂放、Hexcore 的神秘、Ekko’s Timewinder 的時間之力，都以細膩工藝重現。整體設計結合收藏與節慶樂趣，讓《Arcane™》與《League of Legends™》的世界更貼近現實。Celebrate the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion with this official countdown enamel pin set inspired by the Netflix hit series, Arcane™. The set features 12 one-of-a-kind enamel pins, including fan favorites like Jinx, the Hexcore, and Ekko’s Timewinder!Experience one surprise a day and proudly wear or display these pins to show your love for Arcane™ and the world of League of Legends™.DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Open a pocket each day and discover 12 unique pins featuring iconic characters and elements from, Arcane™. This deluxe advent calendar is a must-have for any Arcane™ and League of Legends™ fan.12 DAY COUNTDOWN: Countdown to Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion by unwrapping one pin every day for the 12 days leading up to the big day.ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Arcane™–inspired

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Our favorite syrupy superhero returns in a new graphic novel to face Breakfast Town’s new supervillain and take down her terrible mind control machine . . . before it takes over the entire town!When we last saw our hero, Peggy Pancake, she was learning to be more responsible by babysitting five mini muffins and rescuing Breakfast Town from a Mini Mega Laser of Doom disaster. Now, stranger things are happening . . . and Peggy is so busy trying to prevent Breakfast Town from becoming complete toast, she keeps missing important plans with her brother, Patrick! To try and mend their relationship, Peggy and Patrick’s parents sign them up to perform together at the school talent show. Little do they know the Bacon Bullies will be in the audience, and Peggy’s singing voice has been, well, more scrambled than it used to be.As Peggy and her friends investigate the mysterious events around town, they find a familiar enemy working from a lair under

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

如果你喜歡《在咖啡冷掉之前》的奇幻設定與《歡迎光臨休南洞書店》的溫暖氛圍，那麼這本融合魔法、記憶與療癒的韓國小說，將是你今年不容錯過的作品 。走進由月兔與天界圖書館員守護的魔法世界，感動韓國百萬讀者的暖心力作！「如果能像翻書一樣，翻閱自己的人生，你會怎麼做？」​在都市一條不起眼的巷弄裡，有一間只在月光下煥發光芒的神秘酒吧 。沉默寡言的酒保 Mun 有著不為人知的過去...他曾是天上魔法圖書館的守護者，那裡收藏的不是書，而是一個個獨一無二的生命故事 。他深信故事應該存在於人們心中，而非蒙塵的書架上，這個信念卻讓他被貶下凡間 。​失去歸宿的 Mun 遇見了神奇的月兔 Bo-reum，並從牠身上獲得了將回憶化為魔法的神秘配方 。現在，他調製的每一杯飲品，都蘊含著改變一切的可能：一個重新記住、深刻理解、進而療癒過往的機會 。坐下來，讓你的故事在杯中慢慢展開 。有時候，最微小的一口，就能改變所有事 。What if you could turn the pages of your own life, like the pages of your favourite book?Step into the magical and uplifting world of THE MOON GLOW BOOKSHOP - the Korean sensation for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and DallerGut Dream Department StoreHidden down a quiet alley, glowing softly under moonlight, there is a bar like no other. This otherworldly venue is manned by Mun, a quiet bartender with a knowing gaze and a mysterious past. He serves not just drinks, but moments. Hand-crafted cocktails that shimmer with stardust and emotion; each one a reflection of your own life: your hid

Love is in the little things.A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea.Just me and you sitting quietly.A song, a hug, a helping handthat lifts us up so we can stand.Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day – from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up!This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read!Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You’re Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

本書以精緻插畫與翻翻頁設計，帶領讀者走進兩千多年前的古希臘世界。從最早的希臘人、雅典城邦，到神殿、運動競技與流傳至今的神話故事，內容循序鋪陳，呈現一個充滿思想、藝術與行動力的文明。翻開書頁，不僅能看到繁忙的市集、陸海交錯的戰爭場景，也能理解古希臘如何形塑後世的政治、文化與生活方式。書中並貼心附上延伸閱讀的網站連結，讓好奇心自然延續，是認識世界文明的重要起點。翻翻頁設計，閱讀互動性高圖像生動，重現古希臘生活主題涵蓋城市、神話與影響A beautifully illustrated flap book taking readers on a tour of one of history's most incredible - and most important - civilizations.Take a tour of Ancient Greece...Travel back over 2,000 years to see magnificent marble temples and bustling market places, and find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of a civilization that changed the world.Chapters in this book include:- The first Greeks- Ancient Athens- A Greek house- Greek Games- At the temple- Myths and legends- War on land...- ...and at sea- New powers- Legacy of Greece

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

來自暢銷作家蘇菲·安德森 (Sophie Anderson)，這是一部設定在冬季仙境中的童話冒險，講述了友誼、歸屬感和勇氣的故事 。​當塔莎 (Tasha) 堆了一個雪女孩時，她唯一的願望就是希望她能活過來。如果對著雪許下的願望能夠成真……接著，塔莎遇見了艾莉亞娜 (Alyana)，她的臉龐閃爍著星光，雙眼閃耀著冰藍色的光芒。很快地，塔莎有了一個朋友，她們一起在充滿冒險與雪橇的冬季仙境中度過無數個夜晚。但塔莎知道，大雪在她的村莊停留得太久了。然而，當你最好的朋友是由冬天構成的，你要如何迎接春天的到來？這是一個適合蜷縮閱讀的華麗冬日故事，書中充滿了由瑪莉莎·卡斯崔隆 (Melissa Castrillon) 繪製的精美黑白插圖。這個故事不僅有著魔法般的冒險，更深刻探討了創傷、恐懼以及家庭和友誼的力量 。它將帶領讀者進入一個充滿愛與溫暖的世界，即便背景是寒冷的冬季，角色之間的溫柔關係仍讓人感到無比暖心 。"Frozen meets Narnia in an enchanting children's novel." The Telegraph"Destined to be a seasonal classic." M.G. LeonardFrom bestselling Sophie Anderson, comes a fairy-tale adventure of friendship, belonging and bravery in a winter wonderland.When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wants is for her to come to life. If only wishes on snow could come true...Then Tasha meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and whose eyes shine ice-blue. Soon, Tasha has a friend and together they spend nights in a winter wonderland filled with adventure and sleigh rides.But Tasha knows that the snow

A timely, inspiring and uplifting story about hope and the power of creative expression, from one of the world's most treasured bookmakers.“Graham finds big themes in small events: community, imagination, hope.”Sunday Times“Restrained, poetic, humorous text and joyously burgeoning pictures speak to the perennial power of shared imagination.”Guardian“Inclusive and familiar … about creativity and teamwork. It should inspire young readers to draw.”BooktrustAfter a cold, dark winter, doors opened. Children spilled out like sweets from a box. Amanda was last one out of the tower block. She brought some chalk with her. On every inch of the concrete outside, the children drew pictures of everything they could think of, from flowers and snails, to spaceships and queens. Before long, a beautiful and exotic garden spread out across the concrete.From master storyteller Bob Graham comes a charming story about finding optimism after a dark spell, and the nurturing power of community friendships in

本書為 Sparrow Being Sparrow 的續作，延續溫暖細膩的日常視角。暴風雪將至，Sparrow 的父母前往醫院迎接新生兒，她卻在窗外發現一隻受傷的鴿子。出於對動物的本能關懷，她與好友 Paloma 悄悄將牠帶進屋內照顧。然而，照料野鳥遠比想像困難，家中還有好奇的小貓讓情況更複雜。隨著照顧的負擔加重，Sparrow 開始思考：若向大人求助，是否就必須放手？本書以平實筆調描寫孩子在責任、不安與成長之間的學習，也回應面對家庭變化時，如何理解「請求幫忙」同樣是一種勇氣。In this sequel to the "uplifting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) Sparrow Being Sparrow, Sparrow rescues an injured animal but soon wonders if she's taken on more than she can handle alone. A blizzard is coming, and Sparrow's parents are leaving for the hospital to welcome Sparrow's new baby brother, but all Sparrow can think about is investigating the strange thwack she heard coming from her bedroom window. When she goes outside, she finds an injured pigeon getting buried in the snow. She has to save it! Sparrow and her best friend, Paloma, bring the bird inside while the grown-ups are busy, determined to nurse it back to health. But soon, Sparrow realizes that helping the bird recover--especially with curious kittens around the house--will be

本書以全新視角重新詮釋阿茲特克人類起源的神話，將焦點放在常被忽略的神祇 Xolotl。傳說中，他是閃電與死亡之神，也是 Quetzalcoatl 的犬首雙胞兄弟，並在取回人類骸骨的旅程中扮演關鍵角色。作者 Donna Barba Higuera 以細膩筆法將這段古老神話轉化為充滿幽默與情感的故事，以一位總被視為「怪物」的角色，映照人性中的膽怯、孤獨與勇氣。這位曾以 The Last Cuentista 獲得 Newbery Medal 與 Pura Belpré Award 的作家，再次展現其擅長結合傳說與現實的敘事魅力。插畫家 Mariana Ruiz Johnson 的色彩更替故事注入強烈的生命力，呈現一場跨越神話、家庭與忠誠的想像冒險。・改寫經典阿茲特克神話・呈現 Xolotl 與 Quetzalcoatl 的兄弟情誼・中階讀者易於投入的彩色圖文形式・Newbery Medal 得主打造現代神話新讀法It is said the mighty feathered serpent god, Quetzalcoatl, helped create the earth. He is the hero who stole back the bones of humanity from the evil god of the Underworld. In his quest to bring humans to the earth, Quetzalcoatl's dog-headed twin brother, Xolotl, was present. Not much is known of Xolotl, the god of lightning, death, and misfortune. A monster. This is what really happened. From Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera comes a singular twist on the Aztec myth of the origin of man--and man's best friend--illustrated throughout with stunning full-color art from Mariana Ruiz J

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

A gorgeous illustrated edition of the fourth book in the beloved A Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones With a special foreword by Joe Abercrombie Here is the fourth book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece in the making. This special edition of A Feast for Crows features 24 original color illustrations from artist Jeffrey R. McDonald. A FEAST FOR CROWS After centuries of bitter strife, the seven powers dividing the land have beaten one another into an uneasy truce. But it's not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters of the Seven Kingdoms gather. Now, as the human crows assemble over a banquet of ashes, daring new plots and dangerous new alliances are formed while surprising faces--some familiar, others only just appearing--emerge from an ominous twilight of past struggles and chaos to take up the challenges of the terrible times ahead. Nobles and commoners, soldiers a

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

Escaping the End of Times is a book where history meets psychology. It invites readers to explore the intricate relationships between dreams, politics, and the Chinese writing system in early modern China.Thoroughly researched and written in an accessible manner, this book presents a series of historical encounters that reveal how Ming scholars countered instability by compiling and editing dream texts. Readers learn how these scholars translated their dreams into action, used the past to bolster their status, reaffirmed their preferred societal order, merged myth and history, and interpreted their dreams and the dreams of others through creative techniques grounded in scholarly tradition.By combining detailed research with captivating storytelling, this book not only brings the world of late Ming dream analysis to life but also demonstrates the relevance of the past to the stories we tell now about ourselves and our own dreams.

聖誕節快到了，我們全家都興奮不已，因為今年的聖誕園遊會居然由爸爸負責籌辦！我和好友米羅準備了一堆閃亮創意，賓迪姨姨則準備了山一般的亮片和彩帶，連聖誕老人的紅色雪橇都準備好了！但就在一切看起來完美的時候，雪橇竟然在夜裡被偷了！誰會做出這種事？聖誕節眼看就要泡湯，我只好再度出動，調查這起節日大危機！就算得穿上精靈服裝，我也勢必要把小偷抓出來！這又是一個屬於我——艾妮夏，意外偵探的聖誕任務！本系列曾榮獲英國Sainsbury’s童書獎與Crimefest兒童犯罪小說獎，幽默有趣，節奏緊湊，適合喜歡推理、冒險與歡笑的孩子。深受讀者喜愛，被譽為「適合年輕偵探的完美讀物」！Join Anisha, Accidental Detective, to solve an extra-special festive mystery filled with snowmen and secrets, crackers and clues!IT'S CHRISTMAAAAAAS!My family LOVE Christmas and this year their excitement levels are off the charts because, drum roll with extra jingle bells... Dad has been put in charge of the festive fayre!Everyone's ready to help – my friend Milo and I have loads of SPARKLY ideas, Aunty Bindi's got a mountain of TINSEL, and we've even got a BIG RED SLEIGH for Santa's grotto!Well, we did have a big red sleigh, until someone STOLE IT in the middle of the night. So now I'm on the case to track down the THIEF before they ruin Christmas. I just wish I didn’t have to dress as an ELF to do it!Loo