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Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Shang Dynasty!99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

A fantastically fun board book from the creators of NYT bestseller, The Leaf Thief - published in paperback as That's My Flower.Hello sunshine!Hello lovely leaves.Nice to see you back.Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided the flower is HIS.After what happened to the leaves in autumn (THEY ALL DISAPPEARED), Squirrel's not taking any chances. . . He MUST keep the flower safe, and he needs his best friend Bird to help him!But perhaps Squirrel wants to protect the flower a little too much. . . After all, even flowers want a little space sometimes.Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderful nature of spring . . . and learn a few things along the way.A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious mindsPerfect as a companion reader to children learning about seas

★ 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

米娜公主住在高塔城堡，最喜歡解決王國裡的大小麻煩！這次，她迎來了天空藍公主和十一位姐妹的來訪，卻發現她們竟被巫婆變成了夜鶯！米娜得發揮機智與勇氣，解除魔法、拯救朋友。Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on an exciting quest to reverse the witch's spell before it is too late!Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed. In The Singing Sisters, Princess Minna is visited by Princess Sky-Blue and her eleven sisters.They're going to have so much fun! But when the train arrives, all of Sky-Blue's sisters have been turned into nightingales by a wicked witch! Princess Minna is going to need all her skills and all her bravery to put this one right... Full of colourful illustrations, the

A fun, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish – perfect for children aged 3-6.From Holly’s lorry to Stan’s metal-can machine, discover all the busy people, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish – and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day!With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper, glass, plastic, food and more.Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce, reuse and recycleFact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of NorthamptonThe ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educatePrinted using vegetable inks and high-quality, sustainable paper

Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks through 99 questions and answersWhere did the ancient Greeks do their shopping? Why did the Athenians worship Athena? And just what happened in a hippodrome?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the ancient Greeks.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

他拉卡車、扛電線桿、跟熊摔角，還能一次吃下25隻烤雞——「大力士安東尼奧」是真實存在的人！作者Elise Gravel用幽默插圖和簡潔筆調，重現這位蒙特婁奇人壯碩又溫暖的一生。Elizabeth Bird's A Fuse #8 Production 2016 Fictionalized Non-Fiction for KidsTD Summer Reading Club's Top Recommend Reads for 2017A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionThe Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once—AND HE WAS REAL!What made the Great Antonio so great? Well, he made world records! He once lifted a telephone pole with twelve men hanging off of it! He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens in one sitting! In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the real-life and yet larger-than-life Montreal strongman whose heart was as big as his muscles.* "A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Gravel gives us a funny, very kid-friendly story about a gentle giant, someone who twirled children around on his braids, turning himself into a human

Hupo is on a mission to restore dreams and wonder to his home once again, before the Wallower destroys everything in this story about being yourself even if you’re told you’re “too much” and finding joy in the darkest of places.Hupo and the Aletha love to amble through the bustling streets of their city, talking to shopkeepers and recounting tales of their favourite adventurer, the Great Humdingo —much to the annoyance of everyone around them. But when mysterious, zombifying mists creep into town and the Aletha is captured by a sinister force in the mountains, Hupo’s on a mission to set everything to rights… But can he hold onto who he is when everything around him seems so terrible?Creator Billy Partridge whisks us into his magical tale with whimsical artwork and a story about imagination, adventure, and courage to be yourself, even if you have a big personality.

故事講述這隻狗狗亨利，對藝術的東西相當感興趣，尤其是行動藝術那樣的雕刻品，也因為這樣，讓牠也開始試著創造出自己的藝術品。不過…跟一般藝術家不同的地方是，牠可是用便便來創作牠的雕刻品唷！就算每次被都被主人撿起來丟到垃圾桶，但亨利還是不放棄，每天持續的創作，直到有人發現了牠的雕刻品是多麼的漂亮之後….. Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes...Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.

Hugh Dunnit 是一位專接「棘手案」的小學生偵探。這次，他的任務是查出為何表弟掉了一口好牙，卻一毛牙仙錢也沒收到？案情不單純，牙仙人間蒸發，背後藏著一連串牙根般盤錯的陰謀。Hugh Dunnit 將兒童日常融入荒謬幽默的偵探情節，節奏明快，令人會心一笑。Lee Cosgrove 的漫畫式插畫穿插其中，畫風活潑、情緒分明，讓故事閱讀起來更加立體。推薦給喜歡《Dog Man》或《InvestiGators》這類幽默冒險故事的讀者。Hugh Dunnit is a schoolboy who only takes on the toughest cases. Like the case of the missing Tooth Fairy. Hugh’s cousin is owed a small fortune for his baby teeth, but the fairy has never coughed up.Hugh must sink his teeth into another conspiracy, and this one runs deeper than a root canal. Has Hugh bitten off more than he can chew?A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art throughout by Lee Cosgrove.

**《Boss of the Underworld 冥界老大》——爆笑漫畫冒險正式開啟！** 🌟 **得獎漫畫家 Tor Freeman 全彩圖像小說系列首部曲！** 🌟 當 Shirley 掉進深不可測的冥界，意外展開瘋狂旅程——與大蟑螂 George 結伴同行，對抗可怕敵人、穿越情緒沼澤、闖入黑暗下水道對決「綠色威脅」！但…冥界有千萬條路進來，卻只有一條能出去？！ 💥 **節奏明快 × 超爆笑 × 超獨特**！適合喜愛 **《Bunny vs Monkey》** 的讀者！ 🔥 **「這可能是我這輩子讀過最爆笑的書！」—— Jamie Smart，《Bunny vs Monkey》作者**First in a hilarious full-colour graphic novel series by the award-winning Tor Freeman, perfect for fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey. Come with Shirley as she falls down a hole into the Underworld ...'Boss of the Underworld is one of the funniest books I've read this year, maybe this lifetime, and I'm not even exaggerating. It's INCREDIBLE.' Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs MonkeyJoin Shirley and her giant cockroach friend, George, on a strange adventure through the Underworld. Will they triumph over scary foes, resist eating delicious things in the forest, navigate the Bog of Intense Emotions, and find their way into the dark sewers to confront the Green Mena

Caspia‘s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure. Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially one as busy as New York. So she isn’t thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to stay in Brooklyn.But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a ‘green’ riddle, with clues leading to a different plant. Caspia sets out to solve the riddles and, as she does, she meets friends she could never have imagined and discovers that anywhere can feel like home, if you are just brave enough to put down new roots.The newest adventure from renowned and award winning author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider, Cornelia Funke weaves magic into every sentence of this new and exciting mystery set in the heart of New York City. The Green Kingdom is perfect for fans of the Greenwild series. “Enchanting, joyful, full of light and warmth, and g

★《Orphans of the Tide》布蘭福博斯獎(The Branford Boase Award)得主 Struan Murray 醞釀多年力作！★ 入圍 2025 Nero Book Awards，全球各大童書獎項得主一致推薦！★ 亞馬遜讀者 5 星推薦：如果你在尋找《哈利波特》後的下一個冒險，就是這本！「你是沉睡者，還是覺醒者？」在這個世界，龍並非傳說，牠們就混跡在人類之中，直到那股力量被喚醒。12 歲的 Alex 沒想過，她平凡又壓抑的人生，會因為一次憤怒的咆嘯而徹底崩塌。噴出的火焰揭開了家族隱瞞已久的祕密。在充滿神祕色彩的龍之島 Skralla，她將學習飛行、戰鬥，並與死者溝通...但戰爭的陰影已然籠罩，最強大的邪惡龍族即將對人類宣戰。'Think Tolkien meets Teen Wolf . . .an epic and richly imagined journey of self-discovery' – The Times. A New York Times bestseller, meet the electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12. Life is no fun for Alex Evans, ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from her mouth.Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to

Watch out! Move out of the way! Hold onto your tails! Now in board book edition, there are BUNNIES ON THE BUS! And they aren't stopping for ANYONE!The Times' Children's Book of the Week: "The relentless anarchy and fruity rhyming scheme makes for a thrilling ride for younger children and their tongue-twisted parents. To be chanted at high speed and followed by a little lie-down."The bunnies have taken over the bus and they're on a wild ride across the streets of Sunny Town! They whizz past the bus stop, swerve around corners and zoom over crossings on a non-stop roller coaster adventure! There are bunnies on the roof! Bunnies in the aisle! DO sit down, bunnies, or you’ll end up in a pile! Eventually, they come to a stop ... at the train station.And what's that they've spotted? A TRAIN! Uh-oh, here we go again… A hilarious romp of a book, with a fantastic read-aloud rhyming text and spectacular illustrations.

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》系列用孩子熟悉的日常情境，談理財中的選擇與價值判斷。Lucy最近常和新同學Avery一起出門吃冰、喝飲料、玩遊戲，花了不少零用錢。現在Avery想去人氣活動SugarFest，Lucy心動不已，但Julian卻認為也有不用花錢的好選擇。透過孩子間的互動，故事引導讀者思考：什麼才是真正值得的花費？From budgeting to spending, from good deals to bad value, this new early chapter book series, Dollars to Doughnuts, tackles and explains big financial topics for kids! Lately Lucy has been spending a lot of time--and money--with Avery, the rich new girl in school: ice cream after school, boba teas, the arcade. Now Avery wants to go to SugarFest, the hottest, sweetest ticket in the city. Lucy thinks it will be amazing. Her best friend, Julian, on the other hand, isn't sure. Why can't they do something free instead?

New York Timesbestselling authorNatalieD. Richards's middle grade debut about a group of four classmates forced to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project with nothing but the pages of a survival handbook—and each other—to save them.When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they’re forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can’t get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them stay out of trouble in school?What starts off as a weekend of team building takes a scary turn when their instructor goes missing and they are given nothing but pages of a survival guide to complete a series of challenges.They soon learn the woods around them have unexpected surprises. Will they discover a way to work together to find their teacher and overcome the dangers of winter in the mountains?

A young boy celebrates a refreshing storm in this joyous picture book about experiencing with all your senses a cloudburst of rain on a hot summer day A boy looks up at the sky and smells the air as the first raindrops hit the ground. He listens as it begins to pour, observing all the symphony of sound this welcome downpour makes. He feels the water droplets on his skin and sees little rivulets of water on the sidewalk. "Badadada" he hears as the rain hits his yellow umbrella, "Ker-sploosh" as he jumps in a puddle. This boy uses all his senses to experience a refreshing summer storm. Koshiro Hata's illustrations revel in the joy of nature in Yuko Ohnari's new book featuring expressive onomatopoeia to sound out and enjoy. You'll definitely want to play outside the next time it rains. Perfect for units on weather and senses--but also just a sweet and happy picture book to enjoy together.

在名為 Slaughterville 的小鎮裡，一群陌生孩子深夜悄然現身，帶來謎樣氣息。透過主角 Ravani 的眼睛，讀者看見這群無大人陪伴的孩子們如何以秘密維繫彼此的生活，也看見 Ravani 在友情中逐漸蛻變。The Midnight Children 以溫柔而懸疑的節奏，講述友情、信任與守護，探討「家」與「歸屬」的真正意義。The #1 New York Times and Indie bestseller! From Dan Gemeinhart, the acclaimed author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, comes an extraordinary story about a family of runaways who take up residence in a small town, and the outcast boy who finds his voice and his people--perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Kate DiCamillo. "Dan Gemeinhart's best yet and that's saying something." --Padma Venkatraman, Walter Award-winning author of The Bridge HomeIn the dead of night, a truck arrives in Slaughterville, a small town curiously named after its windowless slaughterhouse. Seven mysterious kids with suitcases step out of the vehicle and into an abandoned home on a dead-end street, looking over their shoulders to make sure they aren't noticed. But Ravani Foster covertly witnesses their arrival from his bedroom win

本書專為7歲以上兒童設計，以圖像方式引導學習，讓新詞彙更容易掌握。書中以清晰、簡單的插圖呈現單字與片語，並依主題分區，如城市生活、運動、建築工地或餐廳點餐等日常情境。透過這些生活化的場景，孩子能直觀地理解詞義並應用於實際對話中。本書不僅是一部字典，更是延伸學習的工具，幫助孩子建立更廣的英文詞彙基礎，提升語言運用能力。亮點：圖像搭配詞彙，理解更直觀主題式分區，貼近生活情境適合7歲以上孩子循序學習幫助拓展英文詞彙量Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.This stunning new dictionary uses clear and simple illustrations to depict words and phrases in an engaging manner. Words are grouped into themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, or ordering food in a restaurant - helping young readers grasp complicated topics and build their knowledge of the English language. Children's Visual Dictionary helps young learners push the boundaries of their English vocabulary.

四位女性、四段人生，交織出一則細膩深刻的故事。住在美國的奈及利亞旅遊作家齊亞瑪卡，在疫情中回望過去的愛情與選擇；她的好友茲可拉，一向堅強自信，卻在感情挫敗後不得不尋求幫助；表姊歐美洛歌是金融圈菁英，開始重新認識自己；而家務助理卡蒂雅圖則面對可能改變人生的困境。本書細膩描繪愛與失落，也探問誠實與幸福的真正模樣。Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until—betrayed and brokenhearted—she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka’s bold, outspoken cousin, is a financial powerhouse in Nigeria who begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America—but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve. In DREAM COUNT, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel that takes up the very nature of love itself. Is true happiness ever attainable or is it just a fleeting state? And how honest

十歲的費力克斯在小鎮中央的許願噴泉投下一枚硬幣，心裡希望冷漠多時的姊姊能再次對他好一些。他沒想到換來的，竟是一場奇幻的冒險。一位自稱「看不見」的老人出現在噴泉邊，邀請他成為「願望守護人」的學徒。原來，願望需要被整理、分類，還得對抗潛藏的黑暗。費力克斯很快發現，最近夢中出現的狼面人竟然是真實存在，並威脅著全鎮的願望與希望。這本小說融合奇想、成長與手足情誼，節奏輕快，插圖生動，是一段充滿溫度與魔法的小鎮冒險，也提醒我們：每個願望背後，都有值得守護的故事"Imaginative, heart-warming. . . . A magical tale." --A. F. Steadman, New York Times best-selling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief When ten-year-old Felix drops a penny in the wishing fountain at the center of town, he really doesn't expect his seventeen-year-old sister to suddenly like him again, or to offer to share a cinnamon bun or watch cartoons like they used to. She hasn't even remembered she was supposed to give him a ride home! But someone else is at the fountain too: a strange old man with a fishing pole who claims to be invisible. To Felix's amazement, he learns that the old man is a Wishkeeper, and he needs an apprentice! But being a Wishkeeper's apprentice isn't just about organizing incoming wishes and untangling wish snags. A strange wolf-man

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a teacher's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day in the Life of a Teacher will help kids learn about a teacher's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grade 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing

收藏《崖上的波妞》動人畫面。本明信片組收錄宮崎駿動畫電影《崖上的波妞》中的30幅精選畫面，每張皆為最終動畫影格，保留手繪細節與色彩層次。從波妞與宗介的初遇，到海浪奔騰的奇幻旅程，畫面靜謐卻情感豐沛，不僅喚起觀影記憶，也展現吉卜力獨有的溫柔筆觸。高品質卡紙印製，適合寄出、裝飾或珍藏。無論是動畫迷、設計工作者、還是喜愛日系藝術風格的讀者，都能在這套作品中找回與動畫連結的純真時刻。Dive into the wonderful world of Ponyo, Studio Ghibli’s beloved animated film about a friendship between a boy and a magical goldfish, with this collection of postcards to keep or send.Featuring 30 final frames from the film—all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed—these postcards are a must-have for animation fans of all ages.© 2008 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDHDMTLUXE POSTCARD SET: This collectible package includes 30 different full-color images printed on quality cardstock and bound in a portfolio cover. Cards are easy to remove to send or frame and feature a range of key scenes and characters from the film—a must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and collectors.GREAT GIFT: Fans of Ponyo, Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli will love this stunning collection of postcards. It is part of a continuing offi

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of missing emu egg!E IS FOR EMU EGG . . .Crack that case! While visiting her cousin in Australia, Abbi learns that a valuable carved emu egg has been stolen. Who is the thief? Could it be Abbi's aunt who hates the egg? Or the visiting couple who likes to collect rare items? Or. . . is it Abbi's favorite cousin? With the help of her friends, Abbi and her friends, Lydia and Daniel, will crack this case wide open!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin DetectivesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

本研究以後山地區的宜蘭縣、花連縣、台東縣三個區域，作為田野調查研究場域。深入探討臺灣東部地區媽祖信仰的傳播與發展、主祀神源流與媽祖神蹟傳說的歷史背景，附設組織的成立以及信眾的遷徙、聚合，社會所提供相應的可能條件等主題。藉此瞭解臺灣東、西部地區，媽祖信仰所存在的相應關係與質變成因。後山漢族人的移墾、播遷過程的歷史，涉及政治操控、社會變遷、自然環境的阻隔，以及天然災害的衝擊。後山媽祖信仰得以移播，與此有著緊密的連結關係。廟宇碑碣刻文提供媽祖神像，及其香火緣起的探源佐證。田野證實後山媽祖信仰的傳播及發展，無法離開移民和墾民的直接或間接關係。媽祖顯聖的神蹟、傳說與故事是神聖的表意，與民眾生活的現實需求相關聯。因時空的差異與族群各自不同的背景，會產生不同的解讀、感受或認知。靈應事蹟的內容，從重視個人生命到社區整體生態的保護，媽祖神蹟有了敘述上的轉變。禮物交換關係，揭示廟宇間的往來、子母廟分香或分靈、神將會的交陪等機制，表面上是「禮物」，骨子裡卻是「交換」。「給予」與「收取」都是義務，拒絕禮物「無異於宣戰，是一種斷絕友誼和交往的表示」。The present study aims at exploring the spread and development of Mazu beliefs in eastern Taiwan. To serve this purpose, the study includes in-depth discussion on the following themes: (1) the origin of the main worship god, the statue, and the historical background of the legend of Mazu's miracles, (2) the establishment of affiliated organizations, the migration and aggregation of the believers, and (3) the interaction with the social contexts. Three areas of Yilan, Hualian, and Taitung are selected as the sites of this fiel

★ 失蹤16年的母親突然現身，真相比消失更可怕★ TikTok年度作家Holly Jackson最強單本懸疑，全球No.1暢銷★ 層層反轉×心理壓迫，讓人一路猜到最後一頁失蹤16年的母親突然回來，卻讓一切更加撲朔迷離。當真相一步步逼近，謊言也開始瓦解。本書以高速節奏與層層反轉，打造一場關於記憶、信任與真相的心理驚悚之旅——你以為的真相，真的存在嗎？The no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times global bestseller from TikTok Author of the Year and bestselling author of A Good Girls Guide to MurderNOW IN PAPERBACK – THE STUNNING NO.1 BESTSELLING YA THRILLER FROM HOLLY JACKSON, AUTHOR OF NETFLIX’S A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER'The queen of YA crime Holly Jackson returns with a blisteringly good standalone thriller' – Observer'An instantly gripping, corkscrew-twisty thriller’ – The Guardian'Holly Jackson has smashed it again.’ – The Nerd DailyShortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2024 and winner of the Books are My Bag YA Award 202418-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness. Rachel is gone, presumed dead.The case is dragged up from

A 2025 School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the YearA 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice Graphic NovelA specter is haunting the Atlantic!After growing up together on the luxurious SS Lark, Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright are ready to start their lives. Emery wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and sail the Lark forever, while Neeta yearns to travel the world. But neither will have any future at all if the Lark’s new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, has his way.Mr. Honeycutt . . . The first-class passengers adore him, while he makes the ship a nightmare for the crew. Twisted by unnatural appetites, the rich are actually transforming into something less than human, and their insatiable demands soon push the staff toward a—quite literal— burnout.Something otherworldly is undeniably aboard the SS Lark, something horribly hungry. But it’s not Wick Farley: vampire, secret agent, and paranormal investigator. Alone and at sea, with only Neeta and Emery to help him, he must uncover the truth abo

★一次徹底學會31種英文介系詞！掌握會考、學測、英檢、多益、雅思、托福等各大英文考試得分關鍵！ ★升學名校資深英語教師親授！3大步驟、76張核心圖解，一次學會31種介系詞300+例句插圖、700+必學片語，輕鬆成為拿分王！ l 為什麼搭車是「in a car」，搭公車是「on a bus」？l 表示時間，什麼時候用「in」、什麼時候用「at」？l 「at the station」跟「in the station」到底差在哪裡？l 「with a pen」和「in pen」又有什麼不一樣？ 介系詞雖小，但對句意、語法正確性影響極大；且常與動詞、形容詞或名詞搭配，不但是理解句意的關鍵，更是閱讀、寫作與口說的必備元素。 學好介系詞＝提升英文能力的捷徑！本書將能幫助你： ① 準確表達，避免誤解 介系詞小而精妙，常常一個用錯就會讓意思完全變調。本書幫助你全面理解介系詞用法差異，讓你的表達更精確。 ② 提升語感與自然度，輕鬆得分 想讓你的英文更貼近母語人士？掌握介系詞是關鍵！跟著本書在情境中輕鬆抓到語感，讓你的口說、寫作大加分！ ③ 全面提升英文核心能力 介系詞經常出現在句子核心，影響整體意義。學會如何快速辨識和理解它們，你的閱讀理解能力將會大幅提升！ ★精通介系詞3大步驟，一次掌握 ▓Step1　透過核心圖解來記憶 書中插圖經過精心設計，以色彩標明重點，讓你用和母語者相同的感覺掌握介系詞。 ▓Step2　透過插圖與例句進一步掌握 一邊感受介系詞的意象，一邊閱讀例句，幫助你進一步深化記憶。 ▓Step3　熟記片語，提升輸出力！ 書中隨例句收錄常用片語，幫助你在寫作或口說時立即派上用場。 【內容特色】1. 全書圖解，一看秒懂將31種介系詞的用法化為76張核心圖解，300+例句插圖，讓你憑感覺就懂！2. 考生必讀，拿分必看精選大考、英檢、多益等考試中頻繁出現的英

★ 專為兒童設計的詞素學入門書，建立語言理解基礎★ 視覺化學習架構，輕鬆掌握字首、字尾與字根★ 強化閱讀、拼字與字彙力，全面提升英語能力★ 結合最新閱讀科學理念，學習更有效率本書帶領孩子走進「單字的內部世界」，從最基本的詞素（morphemes）出發，認識字首（prefix）、字尾（suffix）與字根（root word），理解單字是如何被建構與延伸。不同於傳統死記硬背，本書透過大量圖像與結構化整理，幫助讀者建立「看懂單字」的能力，進而提升閱讀理解與拼字表現。書中收錄超過100個常見詞素，搭配實例與延伸字彙，讓孩子在學習過程中自然擴充字庫。同時，本書呼應當前「閱讀科學」（Science of Reading）的核心觀念，強調詞素覺識（morphological awareness）在閱讀發展中的重要性，幫助孩子建立穩固的語言基礎。適合英語學習初期的孩子，或是希望強化閱讀能力的學生。Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:*A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.*A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understa

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen "that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on" (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems. When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom's video on social media take off, she's captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she's growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except there's a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates' lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesn't have a walk-in closet?2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join?3. A baz

這本色彩繽紛的冒險故事，特別適合那些覺得自己討厭閱讀的小孩。隨著故事展開，孩子會驚喜地發現，一頁頁文字能開啟通往奇幻世界的大門。 故事中的小女孩正興奮地迎接學期結束，因為她再也不用上學啦！但老師卻給了她一個超不合理的任務－「假期裡要讀完整整一本書！！！」。一整本？但她最討厭書了！幸好，有姐姐帶她一起去圖書館，並且告訴她那裏會有她所需要的東西。 慢慢地，小女孩被書中的冒險世界吸引住了！一隻耳朵尖尖的小耳狐帶著她認識童話中的女巫和神奇生物，一起收集魔法材料，並且在書的最後施展一些特別的咒語.... From the multi award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes I Love Books, a picture book about the joy that comes from discovering a connection with books for the very first time. Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes a magical story about discovering a connection with books for the very first time. This brightly illustrated adventure story is perfect for kids who claim to hate reading, as the enchanting narrative opens their eyes to a fantasy world created by words on a page. In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the end of term. No more school! However, she’s given the very

InvestiGators fans, rejoice! Get ready to dive into the third volume of Agents of S.U.I.T., featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! With more than two million copies of InvestiGators in print, readers are primed for more GatorVerse action! The first two volumes of AGENTS OF S.U.I.T., the long-awaited spinoff of John Green's smash-hit INVESTIGATORS series, turned the spotlight to eager rookie agent Cilantro and the un-B-lievably B-loved B-Team of Bongo and Marsha. Now, in the globetrotting third book, new recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, uhh...just what is the greatest mystery of all? Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his

本書改編自人氣 Webtoon，以全彩漫畫形式，記錄一隻獨眼貓與牠的家貓兄弟們日常生活中的大小混亂。Saphie 非常清楚自己想要什麼——那就是盡情搗蛋。奔跑、抓東西、推倒物品、偷食物、惹怒同伴，甚至有計畫地干擾人類生活，都是牠一天的重要行程。故事以幽默的節奏呈現貓咪視角的世界觀，看似漫不經心，卻精準捕捉貓與人同住的細節與荒謬感。畫風融合漫畫與輕喜劇風格，適合輕鬆翻閱，也讓熟悉貓行為的讀者會心一笑。對喜愛生活系漫畫、Webtoon 或貓題材的讀者而言，本書是一段不需解釋、只需享受的閱讀時光。Webtoon 改編圖像小說全彩喜劇漫畫風格貓咪日常視角描寫The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants - and what she wants is to mess around!The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life.It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing ma

《Maggie Blue and the Darkest Day》為「Maggie Blue」三部曲的最終章。孤身困於黑暗世界的Maggie，身邊多了一名神祕嬰兒，卻不知命運為何將兩人綁在一起。氣候災難與戰爭撕裂了這個世界，通往現實的門戶也逐一崩塌。她必須完成最終使命——但代價是什麼？面對忠實夥伴Hoagy與朋友們的信任，她將在犧牲與拯救之間作出抉擇。這場關於勇氣、友情與自我救贖的冒險，在緊湊與哀傷中迎向終點。亮點：・「Maggie Blue」三部曲震撼完結篇。・結合奇幻與末世主題，氣氛張力十足。・刻畫角色在抉擇與犧牲中的成長與力量。In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final installment of this thrilling fantasy trilogy, Maggie Blue and Hoagy must fulfill their destiny in order to save themselves and their friends from the dangers of the Dark World - but at what cost?In the final part of this thrilling trilogy, Maggie Blue finds herself in the Dark World alone and marooned with a strange and unknown baby that refuses to be parted from her. The world has become dominated by climate disasters, wars are breaking out around them between the surviving people and the witches. Mag

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust.Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish.

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND #1 INDIE BESTSELLER!A Kids' Indie Next PickBookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025 selectionGoodreads Most Anticipated Releases of 2025 selectionBrimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear… The first novel in an epic and thrilling romantasy series, from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court’s seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away.That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an o

★市面上最完整、最詳細的英文一字多義速查字典★作者全書增補、修訂，新增20則英文一字多義★瞄準學測最新出題趨勢，掌握字彙搶分關鍵訣竅★閱讀、寫作、對話、解題，一字多用、事半功倍不管是平時閱讀文章，還是考試時面對最容易拿分的字彙選擇題，你一定會有這個經驗：「明明拆開來每個英文單字都認得，為什麼整句串起來就是看不懂？」原來有超多英文單字的意思其實根本不只一個！如果只記得主要用法，忽略了其他常用的一字多義或引申義，就沒有辦法快速串接上下文、了解完整句意。◆You must be bananas if you argue with a three-year-old kid.(?)如果你和一個三歲小孩爭論，那你就香蕉了。(○)如果你和一個三歲小孩爭論，那你就傻了。◆Tina went to graduate school just to humor her parents.(?) Tina去讀研究所只是要幽默爸媽。(○) Tina去讀研究所只是要迎合爸媽。◆The pupils of our eyes dilate in the dark.(?)我們眼睛的小學生在黑暗中會擴大。(○)我們眼睛的瞳孔在黑暗中會擴大。學測英文命題近幾年越來越靈活多變，單字難度也顯著提升不少，「一字多義」儼然已經成為新的出題趨勢和慣例，幾乎每年都會考個幾題。想在如此重要的考試中奪得高分，為自己爭取更多選擇學校的機會，就必須精熟7000單的一字多義重點字，除了可以輕鬆答對簡單題目，還有能力應付艱深題目，把英文科變成自己的優勢考科。本書嚴選高中7000單1-6級字彙，統整出1820組高頻必學一字多義重點單字。42個主題分類輕鬆易查，每個單元透過主題例句釐清觀念、加深印象，再搭配相似詞和衍生詞擴增記憶範圍，能減輕記憶負擔，瞬間將腦袋中的模糊概念變得清晰有序，進而擴充其他更多單字量。一字多義，掌握百分百真義，巧妙活用，效率大增！加速學習，這本最好用！本書特色◎作者全新增補修訂，收錄1820則一字多義，市面上最完整全面◎範圍緊扣高中7000單字，實用度高，快速提昇學習力、解題力◎容易誤用的翻譯與正確翻譯對照呈現，利用版面設計加強視覺印象◎主題例句搭配詳細解析與補充用法，徹底釐清一字「多義」概念◎主題單字延伸相似詞、衍生詞擴增記憶範圍，使字彙量快速倍增

A hilarious introduction to the mystery genre, starring a boy, his fish, and a whiskered detective in disguise. A little boy's aquarium has been attacked, and his poor fish is terrified! Who could be behind this horrible crime? Never fear: Ramon Fellini is on the case! This brave dog has donned his cleverest cat costume in order to track down the culprit. How does Fellini know a cat is to blame? Why does he say strange things like "Does this house have any other fish?" No time for such questions--Fellini is about to reveal the truth! Unless the ace detective has a different agenda in mind... With dramatic colors, ironic humor, and plenty of clues to discover in the art, this whodunit is a laugh-out-loud read for pet lovers. Children will love using their own sleuthing skills to solve the mystery and predict what Detective Ramon Fellini does next."A hilarious intro to mysteries and a great read aloud."—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (a School Library Journal blog)"It reminded me of Kl

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo. "Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear."I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important to stretch your cheeks." Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him--even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back--until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously--and touchingly--circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis's classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

★ 尷尬到不行的中學日常，笑點滿滿又超有共鳴！★ 四人友情小隊，陪你一起面對青春的混亂與不安！如果人生可以重來，你會想跳過中學第一天嗎？喬喬原本規劃好完美的開學日，從穿搭到髮型都精心準備，沒想到一個早晨的意外讓一切失控——遲到、隨便穿搭，甚至還因為小貓「禮物」搞出大糗事，在全校面前出現超尷尬場面。羞愧難當的她躲進廢棄更衣室，卻意外發現還有其他女孩也在逃避各自的「人生最糗瞬間」。這些原本互不相識的女孩，因為同樣的尷尬而聚在一起，組成了「Team Awkward」。她們約定不管未來多混亂、多難堪，都要一起面對。本書以幽默筆調描寫中學生活的各種不安與轉變，從友情、家庭到自我認同，透過笑聲與真誠互動，呈現成長最真實的一面。After having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series. Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother's hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul "gifted" her. Because Paul isn't just Paul; he'