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把經典故事《歌劇魅影》變成一場青春校園戀愛劇，會變得多有趣呢？Erika總覺得自己格格不入，喜歡自己幻想、迷戀帥氣明星。直到轉學後，她遇見戲劇課上親切又可愛的Christian，還讓他主演自己寫的劇本！故事漸漸發展出友情、創作與微妙的心動，但Erika也開始懷疑，自己真的值得這段關係嗎？一段關於青春、勇氣與自我肯定的甜甜成長物語，就此展開。A fun and unique reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera as a teen rom-com set in high school!Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new obsession: the cutest boy in her theater class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Can Erika somehow write her way into the center of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an

百年前，礦工起義在槍口下畫下句點，西維吉尼亞小鎮上的傷痕卻從未癒合。如今，16歲的邁爾斯背負家族歷史與跨性別身份，在偏見與暴力中成長。當腐敗警長的罪證落入他手中，真相與生命的界線驟然模糊。作者以緊湊筆觸描繪美國鄉村的貧困、抗爭與代際創傷，融合懸疑元素與真實社會議題，呈現一場勇氣與脆弱交織的青春反抗。A Michael L. Printz Honor BookA queer Appalachian thriller that pulls no punches—following a trans autistic teen who's drawn into the generational struggle between the rural poor and those who exploit them.The INSTANT New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White!The limited-quantity first printing of this powerful novel features specially-designed endpapers with photos of West Virginia coal mines from The Library of Congress!On the night Miles Abernathy—sixteen-year-old socialist and proud West Virginian—comes out as trans to his parents, he sneaks off to a party, carrying evidence that may finally turn the tide of the blood feud plaguing Twist Creek: Photos that prove the county’s Sheriff Davies was responsible for the so-called “accident” that injured his dad, killed others, and cr

After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Strong-armed into getting out more, Maomao attends a spooky soiree where court ladies share spine-tingling tales of terror as a diversion from their daily toil. While there are plenty of chills to go around, the thrills are perhaps few for the skeptical Maomao...until the evening takes an eerie turn! And still more thrills await when Jinshi requests Maomao’s presence on a hunting trip. All is not as it seems when court intrigue and subterfuge are in play however, and master and servant find themselves in a very tight spot and uncomfortably close quarters when a break from a banquet on the hunt goes awry...

產品屬性：#教育桌遊 #漢字初學者 #附贈教學資源包 #適合於課室教學情境、親子同樂時刻、自主學習時光Product: educational board games, pre-A to A1, online teaching kit included (suitable for classroom teaching, self-learning, family activities)源自臺灣師範大學漢字教學研究團隊，首創「鍵接圖記憶術」，為您打開漢字新視界！精選78個高頻且最具有優先學習價值的漢字及部件，以設計研究法(design-based research)研發「鍵接圖」，透過關「鍵」串「接」起字形與字義的圖像，讓漢字學習事半功倍、組字知識高效提升。一套卡牌，十種玩法，雙語說明的遊戲指引，循序漸進且能自由變化，這套從識讀到書寫、鞏固形音義連結的教育桌遊，讓遊戲融入漢字學習，讓快樂伴隨能力成長。適用對象：• 華語文教師的教學輔助工具• 外語人士的部件字入門指引• 喜歡寓教於樂的漢字初學者特色亮點： ✦ 臺灣師範大學研發，國際期刊發表✦ 獨創鍵接圖，字形與字義易學易記 ✦ 78個精選漢字部件，奠定學習基礎 ✦ 10種以上玩法，悅趣化學習提升動機✦ 中英雙語說明書，附贈數位教學資源包【English Version】Playing Chinese Characters with Key-Images — Learn Through Play!Developed by the Chinese Character Teaching Research Team at National Taiwan Normal University, this innovative product introduces the groundbreaking Chinese Key-Image Strategy (CKIS). The CKIS revolutionizes how you perceive and remember Chinese characters! This

FOREWORDAt the beginning of 2024, I was invited to contribute to a project focused on women who engage in futures thinking and foresight. As a cornerstone of the project, a seminarwas planned to celebrateInternational Women’s Day. In preparation for the event, a vibrant exchange unfolded in a WhatsApp group. Participants, including myself, posed questions, suggested sessions, and explored shared concerns and interests. The following were some of the questions raised:• Why do so many people, who agree with the principles of feminism, hesitate to identify themselves as feminists?• What does feminism signify in 2024?• How should we define it?• Can individuals of genders other than women be feminists?• Is feminism still relevant, or is it considered passé?• Does the concept of feminism require rebranding?• Should we discuss feminism in the singular or feminismS in the plural?• Are we now closer to achieving the central feminist vision of an equitable

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! The third book in the Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series, featuring classic Minecraft characters, creatures, and quests!Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission! The problem is that he's not very good at fighting crime, and the infamous Baby Turtles are forever scheming, creating all manner of chaos across the Overworld.Winston and his pet player, Brian, are headed to the Nether for their next mission. Heat, fire, and a reddish darkness greets them. Pretty spooky stuff. Before they know it, they are under attack from skeletons! Captain Skeleton demands to know what they are doing in the Nether. They need to investigate the haunted fortress, of course! Even the skeletons are scared of that place. Can Winston and Brian conquer their fears and save the day? Read and find out!

★ 榮獲2024年義大利波隆那童書展／拉加茲獎故事類（Fiction）首獎★《遷徙者》作者Issa Watanabe最新作品★ 隨書附贈絕美小海報，以及台灣漆藝家靜舟的專業解說文★ 書末英詩特邀詩人林則良翻譯希望身擁毛羽，於靈魂安棲。破碎的你我，是否也有金繼的可能？★內容簡介「作者以獨特而優雅的風格構築出一則全新敘事，透過極度溫柔和深刻的圖像來鋪陳故事。同時提供讀者一個充滿詩意的寓言，以單純而自信的方式引導人們走過失落之旅的各個階段，從完全迷失到重生的可能。」——波隆那書展拉加茲獎評審推薦語「金繼」（Kintsugi／金継ぎ）是一種日本工藝，利用樹脂和貴金屬混合物來修復破損的陶瓷器物，碎片連接後，裂痕轉化為獨一無二的特徵，讓器物獲得新生。這帶出了一種哲學性的思考，「金繼」把破損和修補視為物件歷史的一部分，而非單單的掩飾或汰換，修補過的裂痕述說著「物」本身的故事。那如果支離破碎的是人、是家，又或是⋯⋯心呢？我們——是否也有「金繼」的可能？ 本書為《遷徙者》作者Issa Watanabe 2023年最新繪本，靈感來自金繼的獨特哲學，透過她筆下引人入勝的優美圖像，喚起抵抗和修復的旅程—— 破碎後重生，既美麗又獨特，無可取代。 《金繼》這本書從「金繼」這個哲學與美學的概念出發，描繪一隻在兔子與紅鳥正要進行一場宛如《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》的愉快茶會，長長的餐桌上長出掛滿美麗愉悅之日常事物之林。然而紅鳥的色彩褪去，轉為一片慘白，鳥兒轉身飛去。隨著鳥兒的離去，兔子的日常開始失衡、往日的幸福碎了一地。兔子緊抓住一小株綠葉試圖追回鳥兒，牠在草地上奔跑、跌倒，遇見巨大的白馬；牠闖進茂密的帶刺叢林間、划船橫渡潟湖、潛下水底⋯⋯無論進入多麽繽紛的世界，角落總有事物開始轉白，死亡如影隨形⋯⋯最終，含著淚的兔子回到原地。牠握著一只破碎的茶杯，看著眼前景物全非，滿目瘡痍，整個世界都受了傷。牠想了想，決定⋯⋯★本書特點《金繼》延續了渡邊依莎令全球驚豔的處女作《遷徙者》的視覺風格——畫面無字、以黑色作為背景，襯以色彩鮮明繽紛的物件及動植物，畫面美不勝收。作者在書末特地引用愛彌麗．狄瑾蓀（Emily Dickinson，又譯艾蜜莉．狄金生）的《希望身擁毛羽——》（“Hope” is the thing with feathers -）一詩，本書特地邀請詩人林則良重新翻譯。這首詩點出了「希望」的潛藏主題，此時

A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry.Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope... Because a book can take you anywhere... Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon & Schuster:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe River

A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry.Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope... Because a book can take you anywhere... Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon & Schuster:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe River

★一本關於希望、友誼還有一座非常多鳥便便島嶼的故事★Rabbit & Bear暢銷橋樑書系列兔子受夠了！春天已經來了，可是怎麼跟想像中的不太一樣？不過大熊覺得，或許他們一起努力，就可以讓目前的狀況好一點。可是，兔子有一個計劃，牠決定穿過湖泊去尋找一個更完美的地方。而這場冒險讓兔子與熊在過程中學到了許多寶貴的事情，甚至完美之地可能比兔子還想的還要更近..........Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how friends can can accept that the world isn't always perfect. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times, Book of the WeekRabbit is fed up. Spring has come, but it's not as perfect as he thought it would be.Bear thinks that if they work hard, they can make it better. But Rabbit has a Plan. He sets off across the lake in search of a perfect world.Crossing the water together, Rabbit and Bear learn many things, and discover that their perfect world may be closer at hand than Rabbit had thought.A story of hope, friendship, and an entire island made of bird droppings.

A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.The Times Children's Book of the Week - "Playful and perceptive...This is definitely one troll worth unblocking"Indie Book of the Month - September 2024A funny, heartwarming story about internet trolling and learning to love yourself.Below the bridge,beneath the log,underneath the burping bog,where townsfolk whispered, cringed and crept,a terrifying monster slept...In this funny tale, inspired by both internet trolls and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, there is a terrifying troll that lives under a bridge. Unseen, he delights in shouting nasty things to passers-by. But when a d/Deaf bunny unwittingly faces up to him, he realises that it's not so fun to say nasty things to someone's face. Can Troll finally learn to love himself and others?Perfect for children aged 3+· This is a funny story that addresses internet trolling in an accessible way· A charming character-led tale with Troll learning the error of his

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts – a girl and her cat sidekick – sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth.Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster’sDorkius MaximusandSherlock Bonesseries, illu

A beautifully illustrated collection of 8 letters of love from a parent to a child, full of wisdom to take with them on their life's journey.A beautiful anthology of 8 stories, written as letters of love, for a special person in your life.This is a stunning, heartfelt collection of short stories, told as letters from a parent to a child, encompassing the life lessons she wants them to take out into the world. In 'Stones' a little bear builds a tower, only to see it come crashing down, but that's OK - it's the chance to start again and dream a new dream. In 'Sparks' they realise that they don't have to be good at everything all at once - they just have to begin. In 'Stars' they discover that hope is always there, if they're brave enough to look for it. Beautifully and thoughtfully illustrated, this is a book of wisdom for someone to carry close to their heart, wherever life's journey might take them.-A wonderful gift for someone you love, whether that's a child's graduation gift or a fr

A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets.A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEARWhen the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae-- delivery men-- setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles.This beautifully crafted, visually exciting story by a powerhouse author and illustrator team is sure to be adored by food lovers, young and old.

The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, Leopold found the seven puffy-boxed VHS tapes of its one, and perhaps only, season in a box of her things headed for the trash.... Sunderworld became a primary escape through some of the bleakest stretches of his childhood. In the midst of grief, he was happy only when immersed in Sunder.Leopold Berry is a teenager living in Los Angeles with his blowhard father. Leopold’s mother died when he was twelve and was the source of her son’s love both for LA and for movie magic. Since her passing, much of his life has been spent avoiding disappointing his father and obsessing over his favorite TV show—a 1990s kids’ fantasy series called Sunderworld. To call Sunderworld a cult favorite is generous. As far as Leopold knows, he and his best friend Emmet are the only people in the

Wrecker 是 Carl Hiaasen 最新的青少年冒險小說，主角 Valdez Jones VIII 因祖先曾打撈沉船而有了「Wrecker」這個外號。某天，他發現一艘擱淺的快艇，卻遭船上男子威脅收買，要他「裝作沒看到」。但事情沒那麼簡單，這群人不斷出現在他生活周遭，甚至要求他加入非法行動。為了自保，Wrecker 必須揭開他們的勾當，同時設法脫身。作品延續 Hiaasen 一貫的黑色幽默與環境議題，結合動作、謎團與令人發笑的插曲（包括「會亂拉屎的鬣蜥」），讓故事驚險又娛樂十足。Wrecker needs to deal with smugglers, grave robbers, and pooping iguanas--just as soon as he finishes Zoom school. Another wild adventure in Carl Hiaasen's Florida, now in paperback! Valdez Jones VIII calls himself Wrecker because his great-great-great-great-great-grandfather salvaged shipwrecks for a living. So is it destiny, irony, or just bad luck when Wrecker comes across a speedboat that has run hard aground on a sand flat? The men in the boat don't want Wrecker to call for help--in fact, they'll pay him to forget he ever saw them. Wrecker would be happy to forget, but he keeps seeing these men all over Key West--at the marina, in the cemetery, even right outside his own door. And now they want more than his silence--they want a lookout. H

Fantasy meets crime caper in the first book of a landmark, enduringly popular epic series about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin has called "fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized." An orphan's life is harsh--and often short--in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges relentless danger, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentlemen Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld's most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game--or die trying.

"A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.​We used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here—the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home? Narrated by a young refugee, A Star Shines Through illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place.

"Good morning!" Kiss kiss! Clapping and laughing... Who or what's making that sound? Press the buttons to find out! An interactive sound book: Young readers develop important listening skills as they explore sounds and words in their language development. Whether it's rain falling or a bird singing, children learn to recognize sounds that make them feel good and happy, and that these sounds can be found everywhere and all year round. - 20-button sound panel with more than 100 sounds and words - Detailed illustrations keep readers engaged - Durable board book design is ideal for travel and just the right size for little hands Children who enjoy My Big Book of Happy Sounds will also enjoy My Big Book of Sounds and My Big Book of Nature Sounds. - Interactive children's sound book - Fun family read-aloud books - Books for children aged 0 to 3 - Books for preschool and up

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The End, the siblings face a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series directed

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Vile Village the siblings face such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe cell, and some very strange hats.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim

New for 2024, the 25th anniversary collector’s edition of the 8th book in Lemony Snicket’s classic children’s mystery seriesDear reader,There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. There is time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on reading the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In The Hostile Hospital the siblings face a suspicious shopkeeper, unnecessary surgery, heart-shaped balloons, and some very startling news about a fire.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 mil

Dear Reader, there is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on… The Carnivorous Carnival contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal.To avoid causing discomfort, it would be best if I didn’t mention any of the ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an ambidextrous person, an unruly crowd, a wooden plank and Chabo the Wolf Baby. Your time might be better filled with something more palatable such as eating your vegetables or feeding them to someone else. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, 'A Series of

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Slippery Slope the siblings face a secret message, a toboggan, a deceitful trap, a swarm of snow gnats and a scheming villain… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have been warned.

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Grim Grotto, the siblings face mushrooms, a desperate search for something lost, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Penultimate Peril, the siblings face a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix seri

Darkness Will Bind Them… watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime Video J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume. Guided by the Dark Lord Sauron, the Elves of Eregion forge the Rings of Power.Yet in secret he has begun building the Barad-dûr in Mordor, and here, in the fires of Mount Doom, he makes the One Ring. Seeking to rule Middle-earth, Sauron begins to wage terrible war upon them. On the island-kingdom of Númenor, the Men of the West become mighty, building great ships to increase their influence throughout Middle-earth.But as their power grows, the seed of their downfall is sown. Only by uniting in alliance with the Elves can they hope to overcome Sauron. Adhering to ‘The Tale of Years’ timeline in The Lord of the Rings, Brian Sibley assembles a new chronicle of Middle-earth, a tragic tale of pride, envy and downfall told substantially in the words of J.R.R.Tolkien from the various published

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A new mystery is afoot in the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club.Shocking news reaches them--an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters--as well as heartache close to home--Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust. With the body count rising, the clock ticking down, and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

當一位超活潑的餅乾，碰上超害羞的花椰菜會發生甚麼有趣的事情呢？三本套書以Ready for School、Play it Cool、以及Book of Secret的生活化主題中，讓孩子了解第一天上學的生活，以及朋友之間的互相幫助與分享，內容幽默有趣，並且套用許多日常生活的英文用語，讓孩子從閱讀中不只培養好品格，還可以認識許多簡單的英文字彙唷！趕快加入餅乾與花椰菜的行列，一起擁有個豐Food的校園生活吧！ 9780593529171 Cookie & Broccoli 1: Ready for School! (graphic novel)New best friends Cookie and Broccoli are as different as peanut butter and cheese, but that doesn't stop them from helping each other through the first day of school! Together they find the classroom and concoct silly secret greetings. When Broccoli discovers that Cookie is also nervous to meet new classmates, the two of them come up with the perfect solution--inviting everyone to join their Shy Friends Club!9780593529188 Cookie & Broccoli 2: Play It Cool (graphic novel)Chatty Cookie and bashful Broccoli are best buddies, even if they're as different as peanut butter and cheese! Elementary school can be tough, but as long as they have each other, there's

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, rabbit. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love.When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel—inspired by a true story—as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she’s much more than a score.Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is… well, they stink.Aliya’s still excited to have teammates (although Noura's not really Aliya'sbiggestfan) and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn't know much about being Muslim.) This season should be a blast...ifthey could just start to win.Join Aliya and the Peace Academy on a headline-making season where they strengthen their skills and their Muslim identities--all while discovering that it takes more than talent to be great, and that teamwork and self-confidence can define true success.For fans ofThe CrossoverandRoller Girl,this graphic novel goes big with humor and heart as it explores culture and perceptions, fitti

Introduce pre-kindergarten math skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. This prekindergarten workbook focuses on daily math practice to build mathematical fluency and confidence in young learners. This math workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy. It includes standards-based activities, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.此系列共10冊:180 Days of Math for Prekindergarten180 Days of Math for Kindergarten180 Days of Math for First Grad

這本書《Lights Out》是由Navessa Allen所著，是一本在TikTok上爆紅的黑暗、搞笑且超級火辣的浪漫小說。故事聚焦於過勞且壓力沉重的外傷護理師Aly，她透過在網路上對戴著面具、滿身紋身的男子「渴望式追蹤」來紓解壓力與幻想。她最愛的面具男子Josh不僅是線上偶像，甚至會發佈帶魅力且神秘的面具誘惑影片。某天，一則醉酒簡訊打破了幻想與現實的界線，讓Josh走進她的生活，兩人一起實現了各自最深沉黑暗的幻想。故事呈現了一場緊張刺激的貓捉老鼠遊戲，Josh從冷酷的掠食者逐漸變成保護者，兩人關係中充滿心理驚悚與高張力的情慾，令整個黑暗浪漫故事更加深刻。書中同時探討了角色在控制、同意與權力動態中的複雜掙扎，以及心理創傷如何影響慾望。書中充滿幽默尖銳的對話與熱烈的浪漫場面，強烈的化學反應和Josh對Aly的保護與寵物的愛護為危險的愛情增添了溫情。整體節奏快速，有些主題和場景可能會讓讀者感到不適，且包含18+的成人內容，書首附有明確的內容警告。這是一部兼具黑暗、幽默與情慾的浪漫佳作，適合喜歡帶有道德灰色地帶主角和挑戰傳統浪漫劇情的讀者。Meet BookTok's latest obsession . . .dark, funny and super spicy, can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online.To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . .. I want things most

Five of Monet’s most beloved works spring to life in this vivid and brilliantly engineered collection of pop-up scenes.One of the joys of a Monet painting is the sense of being fully immersed in a beautiful setting. Now fans of the great artist have an intriguing new way to dive into five of his most enduring paintings: Garden at Sainte-Adresse, Poppy Field, Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge, The Artist’s House at Argenteuil, and The Bridge at Argenteuil.Each spread opens as a flat layout with a brief description of the painting and its historical context. As readers pull down the explanatory panel, a three-dimensional rendering pops up, and Monet’s exquisitely detailed flowers, waterlilies, clouds, trees, and people come alive.Whether readers are appreciating Monet’s masterful use of color, brushstrokes, and light and shadow, or merely savoring the pleasures of the French countryside, this meticulously crafted and engineered book offers a thrilling new way to experience the artistic gen

與諾貝爾獎得主米歇爾·馬約爾一起回到過去，了解宇宙的秘密，並會見物理學界的偉人：牛頓、愛因斯坦等等。這本圖像小說的宇宙指南以任何人都能理解的方式解釋了複雜的想法。這是一本充滿冒險的書——以及人類曾經研究過的一些最重要的概念：重力波、相對論、黑洞…等等！書裡面有什麼：翻頁冒險在享受樂趣的同時了解物理知識簡單插圖中的複雜概念Go back in time with Nobel Prize laureate Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the Universe and meet the great names in physics: Newton, Einstein and many more. This graphic novel guide to the Universe explains complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. It's a book full of adventure — as well as some of the most important concepts humankind has ever studied. On the program: gravitational waves, the theory of relativity, black holes... and more!What's inside:Page-turning adventureLearn about physics, while having funComplex concepts in simple illustrations

《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。

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn about ocean wonders, from sharks to seamounts.Take a tour of the blue planet and discover everything you need to know about ocean geography and the animals that live beneath the waves.Topics range from individual sea creatures and their habitats, to how tides work and the ways in which we can look after the oceans. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations in Eric Carle's unique style, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about marine mammals, deep sea fish, ocean zones, currents, islands, exploration, pollution, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to oceans.For lovers ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillarand all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have oceans encyclopedia.

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。

For anyone who has ever craved sleep – and anyone too full of energy to settle down! – a comedy from Bob Shea and Jarvis.It’s sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion and Penguin, but Lion’s eyes aren’t tired, and his ears would like a story. Penguin, however, is tired and nods off into sweet dreams … until a noise wakes him. “Oh, are you awake?” asks Lion sweetly, seated before a drum set. “Let’s have that story, then!” And so it goes, with an ever-more-disgruntled Penguin trying to nod off while an exuberant Lion innocently practices his drumming, bounces on his squeaky trampoline, and munches on his crunchy crisps… Will Penguin need to resort to extreme measures to get his friend to sleep, or has the answer been there all along?