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In Engine of Inequality, Petrou brings her unparalleled, real-world knowledge of how big banks think, and what really drives the decisions of federal officials, to give readers an inside look at this previously unknown cause of U.S. income and wealth inequality. She begins with numerous, revealing examples of exactly how bad economic inequality in America has become. She then explains the practical ways America can and should be tackling the problem, without Congressional approval.Readers will also get the lowdown on: The danger to consumers of a Facebook cryptocurrency -- and of "fintech" firms taking on banking functionsWhy the interest rate at your bank is still only a fraction of what it was before the 2008 financial crisis, and has made many much poorerWho shares the blame for our current inequality, including the Fed, Congress, economists, bankers and bank regulatorsWhy increasing inequality is disastrous for our long-term economic growth

本書描述城市裡悄悄出現的一連串動物專屬藝術品。給鳥的藝術、給螞蟻的藝術、讓狗與貓會心一笑的藝術──各種作品在城市角落冒出頭，為動物們帶來歡樂與歸屬感。創作者卻始終保持神祕，只以「Anonymouse」之名留下線索。隨著故事展開，讀者在繽紛的城市場景中，看見藝術如何直接觸動不同生物的心。插圖以鮮亮的配色和機智的細節打造豐富視覺層次，與簡潔但意味深長的文字相互映照，形成一則關於創作、善意與日常美感的寓言。Animal-friendly street art is popping up all over the city, but who is creating these masterpieces? There is no explanation, only a name: Anonymouse. For fans of Sidewalk Flowers and Art & Max.Art for the birds.Art for the ants.Art for the dogs, cats and raccoons.Art to make them laugh, make them think, make them feel at home.But who is creating it?Only Anonymouse knows for sure . . .This clever tale mixes street art, animals and gorgeous illustrations to create a meditation on how art can uplift any creature's spirit -- human or animal -- when it speaks directly to them. Every page of Anna Pirolli's stunning artwork is its own masterpiece with its bold pops of colour and sly humor, elevating Vikki VanSickle's subtle but evocative text.

My name's Archie Albright, and I know two things for certain: 1. My mum and dad kind of hate each other, and they're not doing a great job of pretending that they don't anymore. 2.They're both keeping a secret from me, but I can't figure out what. Things aren't going great for Archie Albright. His dad's acting weird, his mum too, and he all he wants is for everything to go back to normal, to three months before when his parents were happy and still lived together.When Archie sees a colourful, crumpled flyer fall out of Dad's pocket, he thinks he may have found the answer. Only problem? The answer might just lie at the end of the rainbow, an adventure away. Together with his best friends, Bell and Seb, Archie sets off on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey to try and fix his family, even if he has to break a few rules to do it...A rainbow-coloured, joy-filled celebration of love, family and being true to yourself, from a hugely exciting new talent. Perfect for fans of Lisa Thompson

Join Hal and Uncle Nat as they plunge straight into an exciting mystery - this time while on Safari!All-aboard for the third amazing journey in the bestselling Adventures on Trains series, Murder on the Safari Star, from M. G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman, illustrated throughout by Elisa Paganelli.Harrison Beck and his Uncle Nat are on the journey of a lifetime aboard the Safari Star - a luxurious steam train that will take them from Pretoria to the stunning Victoria Falls. Close encounters with the amazing animals and landscape of Southern Africa are adventure enough, but things get mysterious when a passenger is found dead inside a locked compartment. Is it just a terrible accident or is something more suspicious afoot? It's up to train detective Hal and his new friend Winston to find out.'Like Murder on the Orient Express but better!' Frank Cottrell-Boyce on The Highland Falcon Thief'A thrilling and hugely entertaining adventure story' - David Walliams on The Highland Falcon Thief'A chuf

Shortlisted for The Branford Boase Award 2022 | Shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award 2021 | Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Awards 2022 Best Story | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month February 2021 | February 2021 Debut of the Month'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.' Jacqueline Wilson 'Amazing' Noel Fielding A laugh-out-loud, against-all-odds triumph of a story: the funniest debut of 2021 Billy Plimpton is an eleven-year-old boy with a big dream. He wants to be a stand-up comedian when he grows up: delivering pinpoint punch-lines and having audiences hang on his every hilarious word. A tough career for anyone, but surely impossible for Billy, who has a stammer.How will he find his voice, if his voice won't let him speak? The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter's son, who has a stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read, starring a child like him. Praise for The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh 'This incredibly debut

There's something magical happening in New York City ...The Russos look like an average family: Mom and Dad run a Manhattan deli, while their kids, Alex, Justin, and Max, deal with school, friendships, and first dates. But things are not exactly as they seem because these kids are all wizards in training! To make things more complicated, only one of them will remain a wizard after the age of 18. Talk about sibling rivalry! This collection includes the first four books in the Wizards of Waverly Place series.Wizards of Waverly Place #1: It's All Relative!When Alex Russo discovers that her dad has taught her older brother, Justin, how to zoom through the air on the family's magic carpet, she insists on getting her own flying lessons. But Mr. Russo isn't quite ready for his little girl to fly, so Justin secretly teaches her how to take to the skies. When their father finds out, will Alex be grounded?Wizards of Waverly Place #2: HaywireWhat's worse than failing your Spanish test? If you're

I Am A Diamond," is a book that waswritten with the goal of inspiring people to be their best selves and push them to find their God-given purpose in their life. Just as a diamond's worth is classified by the 4 C's color, cut, clarity and carat. This book uses a similar analogy of the 4 C's which are cut (culture), calling, character and contribution to society as a guide to a person finding their worth. Diamonds start off as pieces of coal that go through a tough process to surface as a diamond. And still, at this point, the diamond still needs the crafty touch of a jeweler to become beautiful diamond. God is the jeweler in your life, allow him to transform you into the diamond he has called you to be. I Am A Diamond & So Are You

Hilarious, illustrated school-based antics where everything that happens leads to DRAMA and RUNNING AROUND and even some FAINTING!When a session of extreme dancing leaves Maisie in hospital with a broken leg, things take a turn for the weird! Strange noises in the ward at night, missing cuddly toys and a sandwich trolley that only ever has TUNA sandwiches. Could Maisie’s leg be CURSED? If it is, and it DEFINITELY IS, then everything is DOOMED!Laugh-out-loud fun from Blue Peter Award winners Pamela Butchart and Thomas Flintham.Read more of Izzy’s adventures!Baby Aliens Got My TeacherThe Spy Who Loved School DinnersMy Headteacher Is a Vampire RatAttack of the Demon Dinner LadiesTo Wee Or Not To Wee!There’s a Werewolf In My Tent!The Phantom Lollipop Man!There’s a Yeti in the Playground!Icarus Was Ridiculous

梅樂蒂在墓園的一角發現一棟廢棄老屋，還有一名神祕男孩海爾藏身其中。海爾聲稱自己是見習間諜，正秘密監視一名當地罪犯。但馬修與傑克可不相信這套說法，決定反過來觀察他，逐步揭開埋藏在社區中的驚人祕密。Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning THE GOLDFISH BOY, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal.Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go.

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. The animals at Manor Farm have had enough of Farmer Jones - he's drunk, he's reckless and he cares little for the welfare of his animals. When Old Major, the old boar, calls a meeting, the animals are enthralled by his revolutionary plans, convinced that with the despot Jones overthrown, they can thrive on their own.However, soon after the farmer is banished from Manor Farm, the pigs begin to vie for control amongst themselves; the promised comforts never appear, no matter how hard they work; and their leaders begin to bear an uncanny resemblance to the very men they said they despised... George Orwell's renowned fable became an instant success on publication after the Second World War. The novel has continued to captivate readers of all ages, and has secured Orwell's position as one of the great writers of the twentieth century.

一向認真又愛念書的Jeanie，竟然變得懶洋洋？原來她不小心許願想像同學Max一樣放鬆，結果Willow立刻出手——用魔法讓她真的「放鬆」了！穿睡衣上學、在課堂上傳紙條，Jeanie彷彿變了一個人。她還能恢復原樣嗎？《Jeanie & Genie》系列第二集節奏輕快、圖文並茂，讓孩子在趣味故事中感受友情與自我認同的變化。In the second book of the Jeanie and Genie series, Willow Davis accidentally transforms her best friend, Jeanie, into a super-mellow version of herself! Will Jeanie and Willow be able to fix this messor will Jeanie be stuck on relax mode for good?Super-studious Jeanie accidentally makes a wish that she could relax like her classmate, Max. In a flash, Willow grants the wish and suddenly, Jeanie is so not herselfshe's showing up to school in her PJs, passing notes in classand she doesn't even care about her favorite things, books and homework, anymore! Will Willow be able to reverse the wish and turn Jeanie back into her old self again? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Jeanie & Genie chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

★ 以Eminem為符號，解讀當代美國文化與身份★ 裝置藝術家Alex Da Corte重要創作全紀錄★ 展覽×影像×文本交織，藝術與流行文化的強烈對話當流行音樂偶像成為文化符號，藝術會如何回應？Alex Da Corte以Eminem為核心意象，透過四場重要展覽，構築一段關於美國身份與文化變遷的視覺敘事。從底特律到科隆，他的創作隨時間推進，不斷轉化與重現，映照藝術家自身與社會的變化。本書收錄多位評論者專文與對談，結合圖像與文本，展現一種介於真實與想像之間的藝術世界。這不僅是一部作品紀錄，更是一場關於流行文化、個人身份與時代精神的深刻探索。Eminem as emblem of America throughout Alex Da Corte's oeuvreThis book exhaustively documents Philadelphia-based installation artist Alex Da Corte's (born 1980) preoccupation with the musician Eminem across four exhibitions. From Detroit to Cologne, from an artist-run space to a major international museum, Da Corte's work parallels Eminem's career through his thirties, reappearing, evolving alongside America, explaining more of himself each time. Eminem's place in culture and his role in Da Corte's practice, as well as the larger story of American identity, is explored through recent and commissioned essays by Hilton Als, Charlie Fox, William Pym, Martine Syms and Moritz Wesseler, as well as manipulated found texts an

卡德拉雨林長久分為日行者與夜行者，年輕黑豹 Mez 卻發現自己能穿越界線，進入白晝世界，並喚醒神祕魔法力量。當古老邪惡威脅整座雨林，她必須與蝙蝠、樹蛙、猴子等夥伴組隊，解開謎團、面對恐懼。這是一部節奏明快、幽默熱血的動物奇幻冒險，適合《Warriors 貓戰士》讀者。An action-packed and hilarious animal fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer, “this new series stunner” (Kirkus starred review) will thrill fans of Warriors and Spirit Animals. Includes a stunning full-color poster!Caldera has forever been divided into the animals who walk by night and those who walk by day. Nightwalker panthers, like young Mez and her sister, have always feared daywalkers as creatures of myth and legend.Then Mez discovers that she can enter the daylight world, and she rushes to discover what it means to cross the Veil—and the extent of her newly uncovered magical powers—before a reawakened evil threatens everything she’s ever known.Now, with an unlikely group of animal friends—including a courageous bat, a scholarly tree frog, and an anxious monkey—Mez must unravel an anc

New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer’s Lost Rainforest trilogy comes to an action-packed conclusion in the final book of this middle grade animal fantasy that pits the shadowwalkers against their most dangerous enemy yet. Now in paperback!When the shadowwalkers were victorious in their battle against the Ant Queen, they hoped their work to save Caldera was done. But the rainforest has begun to rumble. Rumi, a scholarly tree frog who can control the wind, must bring his band of animal friends to face the greatest danger they’ve yet encountered—the giant volcano beneath the jungle itself. While Rumi has solved many riddles to get this far, wits and wind alone won’t stop this foe.While the volcano roars, rumors of a mysterious evil blanket Caldera—the Elemental of Darkness has emerged and is building a legion of followers. When the shadowwalkers are forced to divide and conquer, Rumi finds himself an unlikely leader and must grapple with his own secrets before he can unlock th

The YA love letter to hip-hop—streaming on Paramount+ September 23, 2022! Starring Sanaa Lathan (in her directorial debut), Jamila C. Gray, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, Mike Epps, GaTa (Davionte Ganter), Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Titus Makin Jr., and Michael Anthony Cooper Jr.#1 New York Times bestseller · Seven starred reviews · Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor BookSixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons.Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her fa

本書詳實記錄二戰期間盟軍戰俘被送至台灣的經過，以及十四座戰俘營的樣貌與戰俘的日常生活。內容整理自戰俘本人與家屬的訪談、日記與書信，也參考多份歷史檔案與紀錄。全書收錄超過六百張照片與手繪圖，並介紹各戰俘營現址現況，是了解台灣戰俘歷史的重要資料彙編。‘NEVER FORGOTTEN’ tells the story of the Japanese prisoner of war camps on the island of Taiwan (Formosa) in the Second World War. It is the only book ever written that provides the complete story of all the Taiwan camps and the men who were interned in them.Finished on Remembrance Day - November 11th 2020 - 75 years after the end of the world’s most devastating war, this book traces the story of the allied soldiers, sailors and airmen - primarily British, American, Australian and Dutch - who were taken captive by the Japanese in Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, the Dutch East Indies and the Philippines and sent to Taiwan to do forced labour for their war effort.What you will read is the result of numerous interviews with the former Taiwan prisoners of war, the collection of materials supplied by them and their families, and thousands of hours spent poring over their

叮叮噹～叮叮噹～誰在雪地裡演奏呢？這本由 Nicola Slater 繪製的聖誕音效書，不只能唱歌，還能聽見不同樂器的聲音！每按一顆按鈕，就會有一種樂器開始演奏，最後還能聽到全樂隊一起演奏〈Jingle Bells〉，讓人期待聖誕節的來臨！每一頁都是充滿節日氣氛的聖誕場景，插畫活潑逗趣，搭配真實樂器聲，是節慶季節送給孩子最棒的禮物！A charming, beautifully illustrated sound-button board book for toddlers – the perfect little stocking-filler!Push the buttons to hear the four individual instruments (gockenspiel, cello, ukelele, saxophone), then join in with the big band version of the full Jingle Bells song!This enchanting book will delight children and adults alike.Five richly detailed Christmas scenes, high quality sound recordings and adorable characters from Nicola SlaterAlso available in this series: Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star and Happy Birthday to You

A world of enchanted injustice needs a disenchanting woman in an all-new fantasy series by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paper Magician.The orphaned Elsie Camden learned as a girl that there were two kinds of wizards in the world: those who pay for the power to cast spells and those, like her, born with the ability to break them. But as an unlicensed magic user, her gift is a crime. Commissioned by an underground group known as the Cowls, Elsie uses her spellbreaking to push back against the aristocrats and help the common man. She always did love the tale of Robin Hood.Elite magic user Bacchus Kelsey is one elusive spell away from his mastership when he catches Elsie breaking an enchantment. To protect her secret, Elsie strikes a bargain. She’ll help Bacchus fix unruly spells around his estate if he doesn’t turn her in. Working together, Elsie’s trust in—and fondness for—the handsome stranger grows. So does her trepidation about the rise in the murde

City Hall is the first book to feature striking contemporary images of the most architecturally significant city halls in the United States. This diverse collection includes New York, the oldest; Philadelphia, once the tallest building in the world; and Boston, the first major brutalist building in the United States. Organized chronologically, the book traces the evolution of American civic architecture from the early 19th century to the present day and represents diverse styles such as Federalist, art deco, and modern.Architects, current and former mayors, historians, and preservationists tell the story of how each city hall came to be, what it says about its city, and why it's important architecturally. With a foreword by noted historian Douglas Brinkley and an essay by architectural writer Thomas Mellins, City Hall spotlights these often underappreciated civic buildings and affirms architecture's unique power to express democratic ideals and inspire civic engagement.

The best-selling Chanel Catwalk was the first book to gather every Chanel collection ever created by Karl Lagerfeld in a single volume. Now fully updated to include Lagerfeld’s final collections for the house and those of his right-hand and successor, Virginie Viard, this revised edition includes twenty-eight new collections. This definitive publication features a concise history of Karl Lagerfeld and Virginie Viard’s time at Chanel as well as brief biographical profiles of each designer. The collections (from Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear to Cruise and Métier d’arts) are organized chronologically. Each one is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images, showcasing hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs – and of course the top fashion models who wore them on the runway. A rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.

★ 入選《The New York Times》2021年度最佳藝術書★ 結合科學、建築、藝術與地緣政治的跨領域鉅作★ 首度建立南極建築普查與多維度視覺資料庫南極，是地球上最極端、也最被忽視的公共領域之一。它覆蓋全球約10%的陸地面積，儲存著約70%的淡水資源，同時也是氣候變遷研究最重要的資料庫。然而，這片冰封大陸並非單純的自然淨土，而是一個隱含資源競逐與國際權力角力的複雜場域。《Antarctic Resolution》試圖突破當代大數據所建構的片段視角，提出一種「高解析」的觀看方式：透過跨國、跨領域專家的共同參與，從地理、科學、建築、政治與人類活動等多重面向，重新描繪南極的全貌。書中收錄專文論述、攝影專題與數據視覺圖像，並首次整理南極建築的完整調查，呈現人類如何在極端環境中建立暫時性的存在。此外，本書也進一步探討南極獨特的國際治理模式，思考在無國界的情境下，人類是否可能發展出新的合作框架。面對氣候變遷與海平面上升的威脅，南極不再只是遙遠的研究對象，而是全球未來的重要關鍵。本書不僅是一部關於南極的研究，更是一個行動提案——邀請讀者重新理解這片大陸，並思考人類應如何共同守護其未來。Named one of the best art books of 2021 by the New York TimesAccounting for approximately 10% of the land mass of Planet Earth, the Antarctic is a global commons we collectively neglect. Far from being a pristine natural landscape, the continent is a contested territory which conceals resources that might prove irresistible in a world with ever-increasing population growth. The 26 quadrillion tons of ice accumulated on its bedrock, equivalent to around 70% of the fresh water on our planet, represe

A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-lot’ series and an ideal stocking filler, this hilarious collection has hundreds of jolly jokes for funny kids to share at Christmas. Who delivers presents to baby sharks at Christmas?Santa Jaws. What do you call an elf who has just won the lottery?Welfy.How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?He looks at his calen-deer. Stuffed full of festive fun, this book has over 300 Christmas jokes, including cracking one-liners, silly puns, tongue twisters, knock knocks and much more. Designed to be easy to read with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra laughs, this hilarious collection will keep jokers entertained for hours over Christmas.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780556260 Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds9781780556246 Jokes for Funny Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780556253 Jokes for Funny Kids: 8 Year Olds9781780557168 The Jumbo Joke Book for Funny Kids

試聽音檔http://www.sweetcherrypublishing.net/Audiobooks/TheLegendsofKingArthur/SampleA retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore.Epic battles, thrilling quests and forbidden love combine in the medieval story of the boy who would be king.A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore. Great to share aloud, just like the original tales.This 10-book box set includes No Ordinary Boy, The Dark Sorceress, The Sword in the Stone, Twelve Rebel Kings, Gawain and the Green Knight, Tristan and Isolde, Lancelot, The Quest for the Holy Grail, The Death of Merlin andThe Fall of Camelot.No Ordinary BoyAll Merlin knows is the village where he mixes potions for wary customers, and dreams strange dreams that sometimes come true. Then a mysterious hooded man appears, seeking a boy with no mortal father, and Merlin is taken far away, to a crumbling tower and a ruthless king.To

BE CLASSIC with The Westing Game, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett.A highly inventive mystery begins when sixteen unlikely people gather for the reading of the very stranger will of the very read Samuel W. Westing. They could become millionaires, depending on how they play a game. All they have to do is find the answer – but the answer to what? The Westing game is tricky and dangerous, but the heirs play on – through blizzards, burglaries, and bombings, Sam Westing may be dead … but that won’t stop him from playing one last game!Winner of the Newbery MedalWinner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book AwardAn ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal One Hundred Books That Shaped the Century“A supersharp mystery…confoundingly clever, and very funny.” —Booklist, starred review “Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand.” —The New York Times Book Review“A fascinating medley of word games, disguises, multiple aliases, and subterfuges—a dema

別被他可愛的外表騙了──這隻貓可是練過「Kat Fu」的都市傳奇英雄！《Cat Ninja》第1集揭開Claude的雙面生活：一方面是男孩的寵物貓，另一方面是面對壞蛋、機器人和住家老鼠對手時的超級忍者。本書以漫畫形式呈現，圖像與文字比例適中，適合剛轉換至長篇閱讀的小讀者。劇情融合了英雄故事的架構與家庭幽默，讓讀者在歡笑與冒險中了解「英雄」也可以是你家客廳裡的一隻貓。喜愛《Dog Man》或《Narwhal and Jelly》的讀者也會輕鬆上手。Beware, villains! Cat Ninja may appear to be nothing more than a silly internet meme. But he is evil's greatest enemy, and the silent master of Kat Fu and carpet scratching! From Epic! Originals, Cat Ninja is a hilarious graphic novel series about a lovable cat with a heroic alter-ego.Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja―Metro City's secret protector! In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to keep his secret identity under wraps while thwarting the evil plans of slimy thugs, rampaging robots, and a certain rodent nemesis who lives under the same roof!

A dazzling collection of short fiction from the multi-award-winning author of White Teeth and Swing TimeZadie Smith has established herself as one of the most iconic, critically respected, and popular writers of her generation. In her first short story collection, she combines her power of observation and her inimitable voice to mine the fraught and complex experience of life in the modern world. Interleaving eleven completely new and unpublished stories with some of her best-loved pieces from The New Yorker and elsewhere, Smith presents a dizzyingly rich and varied collection of fiction. Moving exhilaratingly across genres and perspectives, from the historic to the vividly current to the slyly dystopian, Grand Union is a sharply alert and prescient collection about time and place, identity and rebirth, the persistent legacies that haunt our present selves and the uncanny futures that rush up to meet us. Nothing is off limits, and everything—when captured by Smith’s brilliant gaze—feel

在 Max Meow, Cat Crusader 裡，Max 一夕之間從平凡小貓變成拯救城市的超級英雄，起因竟是意外吃下「放射性太空肉丸」！有了超能力，生活似乎變得精彩無比，但 Max 很快就發現，力量之外更重要的是友情與信任。當好友 Mindy 受冷落、城市又面臨大反派 Agent M 與 Big Boss 的威脅時，Max 必須學會如何平衡英雄角色與真誠的友誼。這部漫畫以幽默橋段、熱鬧場景與滿滿「貓態度」吸引讀者，讓孩子在歡笑中感受友情與勇氣的價值。本書亮點：輕鬆搞笑，風格近似 Dog Man 與 InvestiGators主角魅力十足，充滿「貓式幽默」圖文並茂，閱讀門檻低，適合中低年級額外附上繪畫教學，增添互動樂趣A USA TODAY Bestseller!Meet a secret superhero with CAT-ITUDE--Max Meow, Cat Crusader--in this purr-fectly awesome, hiss-sterically funny graphic novel series just right for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators!Max is just a regular cat in Kittyopolis, trying to make it big as a podcaster UNTIL he accidentally takes a bite of an RADIOACTIVE SPACE MEATBALL at his best friend Mindy's SECRET LAB. Then before you can say MEOWZA, Max becomes...The CAT CRUSADER! Being a super hero is fun--but not if you get so cocky, you forget your best friend! Will Max and Mindy make up? And together, can they save Kittyopolis from the evil Agent M and BIG BOSS?! Find out in this furr-ociously funny s

《The Story Orchestra》系列透過華麗插圖與音樂片段，讓孩子在翻閱經典故事的同時，親耳聆聽來自柴可夫斯基、莫札特、聖桑等作曲家的經典旋律。每冊書中內建音效裝置，搭配情節轉折設計音樂按鈕，引導孩子進入《胡桃鉗》、《天鵝湖》、《四季》、《魔笛》等名作的世界。書末附有作曲家簡介與樂曲導讀，幫助孩子理解旋律背後的情感與樂器特色。透過觸摸、閱讀與聆聽的多感官體驗，讓古典音樂不再遙遠，是啟發音樂興趣與想像力的絕佳入門讀物。非常適合親子共讀，也適合在家中或教室中進行音樂啟蒙。《The Story Orchestra: Carnival of the Animals》以10段選自聖桑作品的音樂片段，串起獅子、烏龜、大象與水中魚群的故事場景，讓小讀者邊讀邊聽、身歷其境。書中搭配鮮明插圖與按鍵音樂設計，引導孩子感受節奏、探索樂器聲響，書末附有作曲家簡介與詞彙解說，是孩子初識古典樂的精彩起點。The next title in this best-selling sound series reimagines Carnival of the Animals, one of the most famous suites of music for children, by Camille Saint-Saens.One day, two brothers discover a magical animal kingdom behind their bookcase. They are greeted by the royal lion with his shaggy mane; ask for directions from an old lonely turtle; take a ride on some lumbering elephants; topple a skeleton of dinosaur bones; and swim among a school of shimmering fish. If only they could take them all home... The book includes extracts from 'The Swan', 'Aquarium', 'Fossils', and 'Finale' (From Disney's

Celebrating science and the poetry of existence, this is a true story about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death—all made more accessible to the young imagination in the concrete, finite life of one tiny snail named Jeremy.★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Informational Picture Book★ A Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) Best Children’s Book of 2021★ A Spirituality & Practice Best Spiritual Book of 2021Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in the author’s life, this is a story about science and the poetry of existence...The Snail with the Right Heart is a story about time and chance, genetics and gender, love and death, evolution and infinity—concepts often too abstract for the human mind to fathom, often more accessible to the young imagination; concepts made fathomable in the concrete, finite life of one tiny, unusual creature dwelling in a pile of compost amid an English garden. Emerging from this singular life is a lyrical un

Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year!A small village on a Jamaican island.A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer.A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart.A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain.Secrets she keeps from others...and herself.The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms.Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery.Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending!A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings. A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice. --Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating EarlyA heartwarming

Monocle has always been a champion of taking it slow. It has encouraged readers to dive into a lake and go for a run. To sleep well. To eat food whose makers are proud of its provenance. In a shouty, jabbing-finger moment in history, it has done its bit to argue for a new modern etiquette to be generous with our time, hospitality and forgiveness. Now its editors and correspondents have brought all of this together in The Monocle Manifesto for a Gentler Life, a book that urges us all to slow down, reconnect, make good things and see nice places. And it also knows when to wear a cheeky smile. Chapters include:• An illustrated guide to being nice, respecting your neighbour and controlling your social media rants.• Profiles of the happiest nations – and the least lonely too.• How to build a house that’s good for you and your family.• Essays from leading thinkers and great writers on what we can gain if we shift gear.• The businesses charting a better course – from management to pride in pr

The true tale of Irena Sendlerowa, a social worker in the Warsaw ghetto in the early 1940s, during the early days of German occupation. She is credited for saving the lives of 2500 Jewish children by gradually and quietly smuggling them to safety in small groups. While she is eventually arrested by Gestapo, imprisoned, and tortured for her actions, she refuses to reveal her network and is condemned to death. She is ultimately saved from death by other members of her organization.This second volume focuses on Irena's activities following her incarceration, and her years long mission to locate and reunite the rescued children with their families, which led decades later to her ultimate recognition. Her attempts to locate each of their natural parents for reunion were as often heartbreaking as fulfilling. And while most of the parents had been gassed in the Holocaust, she made it her mission to help those orphaned find new homes.

Bumble and Bee are THANKFUL for their pal, Froggy. Froggy is thankful for a long winter's sleep.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Autumn leaves are falling, and that means it's time for Bumble and Bee to paint pumpkins and help Froggy make a special apple pie. But when the air turns frosty, Froggy decides it's time to find a quiet place to settle in for the winter. Can Bumble and Bee and their zany antics tempt Froggy into one more cozy adventure?

From two-time Caldecott Winner author-illustrator Sophie Blackall!If You Came to Earth is a glorious guide to our home planet, and a call for us to take care of both Earth and each other.This stunning book is inspired by the thousands of children Sophie Blackall has met during her travels around the world in support of UNICEF and Save the Children.‧ An engaging storybook about a single curious and imaginative child‧ Simultaneously funny and touching‧ Carries a clear message about the need to care for the earth and each otherIf you come to Earth, there are a few things you need to know. . .We live in all kinds of places.In all kinds of homes.In all kinds of families.Each of us is different. But all of us are amazing.And, together, we share one beautiful planet.This masterful and moving picture book is a visually comprehensive guide to the earth, imbued with warmth and humor.‧ Ideal for children ages 3 to 5 years old‧ Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more

Bumble and Bee are THANKFUL for their pal, Froggy. Froggy is thankful for a long winter's sleep.Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Autumn leaves are falling, and that means it's time for Bumble and Bee to paint pumpkins and help Froggy make a special apple pie. But when the air turns frosty, Froggy decides it's time to find a quiet place to settle in for the winter. Can Bumble and Bee and their zany antics tempt Froggy into one more cozy adventure?

《金錢心理學》並非教你如何用數學公式致富，而是帶你深入理解「為何人們會這樣用錢」。作者摩根・豪澤以19篇精煉短文，揭示我們對金錢的直覺、恐懼、慾望與決策背後的心理機制。真正的財務智慧，不在於知識有多深，而是能否控制情緒與行為。在這本廣受好評的暢銷書中，你會發現投資與理財不是數學題，而是人性課。這本書適合所有想更好理解金錢與自己關係的讀者，幫你在混亂與不確定中，做出更聰明、更穩健的財務選擇。Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.Money—investing, personal finance, and business decisions—is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.

本書收錄七篇緊湊刺激的短篇冒險，由暢銷作家Anthony Horowitz打造。從看似平凡的牙醫門診到充滿危機的校外旅行，Alex Rider的日常從未普通過。自從被英國情報單位MI6發掘潛力後，這位少年特務便不斷被捲入危險的任務之中。Horowitz以一貫俐落的節奏與懸疑的細節描寫，展現青少年特務系列的魅力。本書中不僅重現熟悉的敵人，也揭露了三篇從未公開的新故事，讓讀者再次體驗Alex冷靜與勇敢並存的特質。對已讀過系列長篇的讀者而言，這是一次重返經典世界的完美延伸。An essential collection of seven explosive Alex Rider stories by number one bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz. Ever since MI6 recognized his potential, Alex Rider has constantly been thrust into the line of danger. From a routine visit to the dentist that turns into a chase through the streets of London, to a school trip with a deadly twist, no day has ever been ordinary for the teenage super-spy.This collection of thrilling adventures features familiar and new assailants from the best-loved world of Alex Rider, and also includes three never-before-seen stories. Alex Rider is now an Amazon Prime series!Now you’ve entered the world of Alex Rider, there’s much more to explore . .. Stormbreaker (also a graphic novel) Point Blanc (also a graphic novel) Sk

本書收藏了英國繪本大師 Judith Kerr 筆下最受喜愛的家貓 Mog 六個經典故事，向這位「健忘又可愛的貓」陪伴讀者半世紀的歷程致敬。從《Mog the Forgetful Cat》到《Mog’s Christmas》，每一篇都以溫暖幽默的筆法描繪家庭生活中的小插曲，也展現了孩子與動物之間最真摯的情感。自1970年首次出版以來，Mog 從未絕版，是無數家庭書架上的固定成員；她的冒險既貼近日常又充滿想像力，讓大小讀者都能在笑聲中感受陪伴的力量與家的意義。・英國世代共讀的經典家庭繪本・精裝收藏六大 Mog 冒險故事・適合親子共讀、愛貓家庭與 Judith Kerr 粉絲珍藏Everyone’s favourite family cat Mog is loved by children everywhere for her funny and warm-hearted escapades.From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea comes six delightful family adventures about a really remarkable cat!Mog the Forgetful Cat is the classic picture book story of a very forgetful cat, her family, and a very exciting adventure, and you can celebrate fifty years of Mog with this beautiful hardback story collection of her funniest family adventures.The stories included are:Mog the Forgetful CatMog and BunnyMog and the BabyMog on Fox NightMog’s Bad ThingMog’s ChristmasMog the Forgetful Cat was first published in 1970 and has never been out of print, making these timeless stories the pe

In 1975, under a bed in an old house in Tarrytown, New York, an unearthly tome entitled Ghostology was discovered, wrapped in a substance, later found to be ectoplasm. It is the life's work and study of American ghostologist Lucinda Curtle, who mysteriously passed to the Other Side during a seance. After her death, Ghostology seemingly became haunted by the ghost of Lucinda herself, who now wants to keep the secrets of the dead A SECRET.Now published, ghostwritten by Dugald Steer, the world itself can decide if Ghostology - purporting to tell the truth about ghosts - was solid fact or insubstantial fiction. Delve into the wealth of information and learn about different types of ghosts, ghosts around the world and ghost through history; haunted houses, ships and other objects (including books); the ghostologist's field kit; psychics and mediums; fakes and frauds; test your ghostological knowledge on one of Lucinda's own case studies. Complete with a jewel in the cover, as well as letter

Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2021Short listed for Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021If you've ever wanted to know what a panda does all day long, how your heart manages to shift all that blood around your body or what makes a rainbow shine, you've come to the right book. A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You features the answers to all of these questions and many more, all told in a super-fun comic book format in three awesome sections: Human Body, Animal Kingdom and Earth and Science. A Day in the Life... is packed with facts, laughs and amazing illustrations you can dive into all day long. Meet your grumpy liver that has to do practically EVERYTHING; your trusty hands that are very, well, handy; the spiky porcupines ready to charge; lonely Mars rovers abandoned on the Red Planet; raging tornadoes ready to rip through the pages of the book and bubbly volcanoes ready to blow. All entries are told in the fun, friendly and informative style of Mike Barfield, and are broug