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This gripping story, set in the world of the award-winning Show Me a Sign and Set Me Free, completes an unforgettable trilogy centering the d/Deaf experience."Thrilling, important, and profoundly moving. A true gift." -- Brian Selznick, creator of the New York Times bestsellers Big Tree and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, winner of the Caldecott MedalAs a young teacher on Martha's Vineyard, Mary Lambert feels restless and adrift. So when a league of missionaries invite her to travel abroad, she knows it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Paris is home to a pioneering deaf school where she could meet its visionary instructors Jean Massieu and Laurent Clerc--and bring back their methods to America!But the endeavor comes at a cost: The missionaries' plan to "save" deaf children is questionable at best--and requires Mary's support. What's more, the missionaries' work threatens the Wampanoag and other Native peoples' freedom and safety. Is pursuing Mary's own goals worth the price of betrayi

"Buttery passages are slathered with food imagery, and Scott conjures markets, pantries, and laden tables you won’t want to leave. A sweet treat of a book." —Kirkus ReviewsWith delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food,Good Tasteis the perfect historical novel for fans ofDear Mrs. BirdandThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible

當一塊什麼都拿第一的大起司，突然發現有一另一片起司比他更厲害時，也讓他開始去探索，或許生活中有比拿第一更好的事情... Meet the Big Cheese! Here to join fellow New York Times Bestsellers—the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, the Cool Bean, the Couch Potato, the Smart Cookie, and the Sour Grape—is an irresistible hunk of cheddar who realizes there’s more to life than winning. The 7th Food Group picture book from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Team of Jory John and Pete Oswald.The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But then the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top! Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best? Readers of all ages will laugh along as they learn how grate life can be when you celebrate others as much as yourself.

Set sail to Atlantis with Tim and his friends in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated fourth book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs. Tim and his ragtag crew have been rescued from certain doom by a mermaid princess--but now, she wants something in return for saving their lives: her father King Neptuna's stolen trident. To pay their debt, Tim, Belinda, Ferkle, Rover, and Princess Grace once again brave the Sea of Terror to track down the trident in the glorious city of Atlantis, which hasn't sunk into the sea yet. (In fact, it is famed as the safest city on earth.) But there is plenty of danger en route--and the notorious Prince Ruprecht is lurking about as well. Can the junior knights evade the scheming royal and complete their quest?

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stori

The BESTSELLING book is now a full color, fun packed GRAPHIC NOVEL!The Lemoncello books have spent over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List and are on 44 State Award Lists!Find out if game loving Kyle Keeley can escape from what James Patterson calls "the coolest library in all the world" in this fun-filled graphic novel from the much-loved co-author of Treasure Hunters and the bestselling illustrator of Last Kids on Earth!* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." --Booklist, Starred ReviewWhen Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library--it's getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route!

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes unOrdinary, the popular, action-packed series about John, an ordinary teen trying to survive high school in a world where superpowers dictate social status, and betrayal and conspiracies make up every turn. Nobody pays much attention to John—just a normal teenager at a high school where the social elite happen to possess unthinkable powers and abilities. John prefers it that way. The more he stays under the radar, and stays close to the Royal’s most powerful Ace, Seraphina, the safer he is in the halls of Wellston High.But John has a secret past that threatens to bring down the school’s whole social order—and much more. And when the other students start to suspect John has something to hide, he becomes their latest target. Suddenly, John is pulled into a world of turf wars, betrayals, and deadly conspiracies.

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The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- “Alaska tough”. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 peopl

The New York Times bestselling Arc of the Scythe series continues with “captivating…thrilling” (School Library Journal) stories that span the timeline. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge!There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years, humans lived in a world without hunger, disease, or death with Scythes as the living instruments of population control.Neal Shusterman—along with collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofía Lapuente, Michael H. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, and Joelle Shusterman—returns to the world throughout the timeline of the Arc of a Scythe series. Discover secrets and histories of characters you’ve followed for three volumes and meet new heroes, new foes, and some figures in between.Gleanings shows just how expansive, terrifying, and thrilling the world that began with the Printz Honor–winning Scyt

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that's "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man" (Kirkus Reviews).Bad Guys are after Kittyopolis's bees—can Max and Mindy stop them, BEE-fore it's too late?!Buzzzz off bad guys! There's a new villain in Kittyopolis—Dr. ZomBEE! And he has it in for the city's bees! (Boy, does that sting!). Why would anyone want to hurt bees?! And who is Dr. ZomBEE? It's a Kittyopolis mystery!Can Max and Mindy get to the bottom of it or are they about to BEE stung?! Find out what the buzz is about in the fifth laugh out loud funny Max Meow graphic novel!Bonus: Includes how to draw activities!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGators

當我們總是試圖預測未來，《Same As Ever》提醒我們，真正有價值的不是變化，而是不變。暢銷書作者摩根・豪塞爾透過24則精彩故事，深入剖析那些無論十年、百年後依然如故的人性、行為與商業法則。無法預測的事件固然令人焦慮，但了解「什麼永遠不變」，反而能幫助我們更清晰地看待風險、機會與決策。這是一本教你在混沌未來中保持清明，在變動中找到穩定的智慧之書。當你再次看見歷史重演，你將會會心一笑地說：「沒錯，又是老樣子。」When planning for the future we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?"But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question:What will be the same ten years from now?What will be the same one hundred years from now?Knowledge of the things that never change is more useful, and more important, than an uncertain prediction of an unknowable future.In Same As Ever, bestselling author Morgan Housel shares 24 short stories about the ways that life, behaviour, and business will always be the same. Armed with this knowledge of the unchanging, you will have a powerful new ability to think about risk, opportunity, and how

From R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Babel, this collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy--The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God--a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China's twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.The Poppy WarA war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan's most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism--and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity. . .The Dragon RepublicAfter committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the mu

✴CrimeReads年度哥德小說！✴Amazon暢銷作品NO.1✴破20,000位Amazon、Goodreads讀者五星滿分讚譽哥德小說天后溫蒂．韋伯 書寫大湖的傳說，勾勒一段動人心魄、跨越時空與夢境的永恆愛戀！半夢半醒間，正是陰陽交會之時，現在、過去、未來同時發生，活人與亡魂同時存在，而你會遇到誰，絕非偶然。為了沉澱心情，布琳來到湖畔這座百年民宿大宅，幽默而溫暖的房東與房客就如一家人，撫平她失去至親的傷痛；除了一名全身刺青的謎樣男房客，與據說有人離奇死亡而上鎖的五號房，沒有任何事情能讓布琳憂心。一日夜裡，她輾轉反側，半夢半醒間，彷彿聽見有人呼喚她，有如被吸引一般，布琳闖入五號房，本該空無一人的房間漾著壁爐的熊熊火光，只見一名老婦人坐在壁爐前，一股熟悉感襲來──驚醒時，她已回到自己的房間，五號房依舊鎖著。夢中的老婦人是誰？為何離奇死亡於此？刺青人帶給她的強烈感受，是危機還是轉機？一場命中注定的奇遇，將改變她的一生，也將救贖她破碎的心。國外媒體、名家讚譽：「這部作品擁有令人滿意和令人振奮的結局，且作者韋伯在每一處都帶來了娛樂。」──《出版者周刊》「可愛且極具可讀性……一個既溫暖又令人心酸的故事。」──《柯克斯評論》「韋伯講述了一個女人逃離悲劇且令人毛骨悚然的故事，讓人著迷。」──《E！線上新聞》「準備好沉浸在溫蒂．韋伯優美的故事中吧。」──《POPSUGAR》「十分迷人的故事。」──《The Nerd Daily》「溫蒂．韋伯編織了一個集結恐怖、神祕和浪漫元素的灼熱哥德式故事……非常引人入勝又獨具氛圍。」──《Bookreporter》「溫蒂．韋伯在驚悚小說中異軍突起，我們萬分期待她的下一步。」──《CrimeReads》「懸疑而引人入勝，這本書是一個鬼故事、一個愛情故事，也是一個令人毛骨悚然的爐邊故事。讀者將從第一頁開始欲罷不能，直到翻開那令人寒毛直豎的結論直到深夜。」──Simone St. James，《紐約時報》暢銷書《The Sun Down Motel》作者「溫蒂．韋伯的最新作品令人回味無窮，難以忘懷。她將您帶到一個您很快就會想稱之為家的地方，講述一個欲罷不能的故事。稱它為年度傑出哥德小說實至名歸。」──Darcy Coates，《今日美國》暢銷書《The Haunting of Ashburn House》作者「這是一個關於悲傷和失落的故事，令人難以

乘風破浪來到中國的英國商人如何參與十九世紀帝國衝突的零和遊戲作者使用未曾與世人見面的太古集團檔案，為這間公司撰寫它度過動蕩不安中國近代史兩百年的迷人故事。民族崛起，帝國衰落，而太古集團這艘船航行穿越風暴。這是英國史和中國史一流史家的上乘之作。──史蒂芬．普拉特（Stephen R. Platt），美國阿姆赫斯特麻塞諸塞大學歷史系教授，著有《帝國暮色》（Imperial Twilight）畢可思把英國在中國的歷史寫得無可匹敵。在《綁定中國》，他講述一段橫跨兩百年動蕩歷史的非凡故事，關於一個來自利物浦的家族企業如何把自己變成亞洲的一部分。這是家庭的故事，帝國的故事，也是關係網的故事。──香港大學歷史系教授高馬可（John M. Carroll），著有《帝國夾縫中的香港》（Edge of Empires Chinese Elites and British Colonials in Hong Kong）這是亞洲其中一間重要英國公司的故事。但這個故事的意義遠不止於此——它包羅萬象的內容包含關於帝國如何形成，在鼎盛時期運作，然後被迫重塑自身。畢可思使用各式素材，其中許多是學者們從未見過的史料，他講述太古在亞洲創造新的貿易路線和商業關係，還有亞洲接著也被帝國商業塑造，然後面對戰爭和一九四九年中國共產主義革命的影響。這是一部強而有力又重要的歷史，將在英國與亞洲關係走上全新且不可預測的變化之際留下印記，其敘事風格和活力就連最鋌而走險的大班都會滿意。──芮納．米德（Rana Mitter），著有《中國的抗日戰爭，1937-1945》（China’s War with Japan, 1937-1945: The Struggle for Survival） 一個西方家族商行——也是擁有諸多商行的家族——如何在亞洲生存並蓬勃發展兩個多世紀？一間開路先鋒般的私人企業如何巡航穿越現代中國的戰爭、革命和改革開放？畢可斯把這個太古集團的故事講得精彩絕倫。這本書有很多身分：這是一本讀起來像小說的權威商業史。這是一部帝國衝突與競爭的大戲。這是關於商業創造我們今天生活的現代世界及其機構的故事。從商業的角度來看，這是一段中國和香港的迷人歷史。這本書適合研究現代中國及其外交關係的讀者，以及今天在中國做生意的人。這段歷史有很多教訓值得今人汲取。──柯偉林（William C. Kirby），哈佛大

The distant rustle of a tusker emerging one morning from the forests of Nepal. The crack of the shifting expanses of ice in northern Mongolia. The swirl of mist around a lantern atop of Hong Kong Island. The squeaky whistle of diving kites over the holy waters of Varanasi. Black clouds carrying sleet over the rock country of Australia. Men with their eagles on horseback singing love songs as they ride through tall grasslands. This book of images is a thought-provoking look at stillness and reflection, from the bushlands of Australia to the frozen lakes of Mongolia, and the deserts of the Middle East. It’s a personal look at places of silence and space where I have found peace and meaning. My hope is to invite the viewer to pause, slow down, and look. Pay attention to the small, magical things that are happening within each image and find your own place within them. There we can meet in silence—and be still. When you stand in front of a photographic print made with movement and the play

Having made documentary films screened at the most prestigious film festivals in the West, Chinese documentary filmmaker Wang Bing presents a unique case of independent filmmaking. In The Cinema of Wang Bing, Bruno Lessard examines the documentarian’s most important films, focusing on the two obsessions at the heart of his oeuvre—the legacy of Maoist China in the present and the transformation of labor since China’s entry into the market economy—and how the crucial figures of survivor and worker are represented on screen. Bruno Lessard argues that Wang Bing is a minjian (grassroots) intellectual whose films document the impact of Mao’s Great Leap Forward on Chinese collective memory and register the repercussions of China’s turn to neoliberalism on workers in the post-Reform era. Bringing together Chinese documentary studies and China studies, the author shows how Wang Bing’s practice reflects the minjian ethos when documenting the survivors of the Great Famine and those who have not b

企畫案截稿迫在眉睫，卻腸枯思竭毫無靈感？提案簡報老是凸槌，腦袋空空沒有好點子？從今天起，就用自由書寫，激發出無限好創意！每個人都會遇上腦袋打結的時候！當你必須完成報告、提交企畫、發想文案卻思緒不斷撞牆，難道只能眼睜睜看著光明前途被自己的死腦袋給耽誤了？當邏輯思考無法幫你解決問題時，「自由書寫」就是啟動腦袋轉個彎的好方法──針對主題，以最快的速度不停書寫，不管文法或用字是否正確。一旦腦袋來不及編修你寫出來的東西，你便能專注於問題，運用身體的機械性動作超越大腦的反應，讓大腦發揮更大效用。自由書寫是一種快速的紙上思考模式，讓你得到平常難以達到的思考成果。這個技巧可以幫助你深入了解自己、看見可能的機會與選擇、解決問題、激發創意，以及做出決定。它有助於提升創作品質，不論是內容或寫作風格。本書作者馬克．李維指出，創造力不是一種天賦，而是一種練習，只要你能善用原本已在腦中的東西，就能將思緒的原料變成實用的工具。他以工作上遇到的難題為實例，包括策略、行銷、定位、業務、商業書寫等方面的問題，示範各種進行自由書寫的方式。不論你是遇到寫作瓶頸、面臨截稿壓力，或是不知如何處理腦中雜亂的想法，本書都能幫助你提升戰力，將想法化為文字，發揮源源不絕的創意！自由書寫的28個技巧： 1. 輕鬆試2. 不停地快寫3. 設下時限4. 以思考的方式進行書寫5. 跟著腦袋裡的想法走6. 轉移注意焦點7. 將思緒化為文字8. 運用引導句9. 詞彙解析10. 放下自己的聰明才智11. 抽離的價值12. 突破既有的假設與概念13. 一百個點子比一個點子更容易取得14. 學習愛上說謊15. 進行紙上對話16. 將問題付諸紙上作業17. 書寫馬拉松18. 自我質疑19. 據實書寫的魔力20. 從商管書中擷取精華21. 你專注什麼就成為什麼22. 與他人分享未臻成熟的想法23. 幫助他人發揮思考能力24. 隨時留心身邊發生的故事25. 建立點子資料庫26. 為自己量身打造一套原則27. 從自己著迷的事物著手28. 自由書寫直到作品完成◎我一直是本書與馬克．李維的忠實粉絲，不運用書中的方法，我已經沒有辦法工作了。──David Meerman Scott，《新行銷聖經》（The New Rules of Marketing & PR）作者◎不論你是遇到寫作瓶頸、面臨截稿壓力，或是不知該如何處理腦中亂竄的點子，馬克

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A powerful, devastating novel about family, belonging, and the agony of imagining the life you should have had, sparked by the disappearance of a four-year-old Mi'kmaq girl from the blueberry fields of Maine.'Lucid and assured' The New Yorker, Best Books of 2023'For fans of Celeste Ng and Ann Patchett, this quietly beautiful book will break, then mend, your heart' Amazon, The Best Books of 2023WINNER OF THE 2023 BARNES & NOBLE DISCOVER PRIZEWINNER OF THE 2024 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN FICTION***One family’s deepest pain. Another family’s darkest secret.On a hot day in 1960s Maine, six-year-old Joe watches his little sister Ruthie, sitting on her favourite rock at the edge of the blueberry fields, while their family, Mi’kmaq people from Nova Scotia, pick fruit. That afternoon, Ruthie vanishes without a trace. As the last person to see her, Joe will be forever haunted by grief, guilt, and the agony of imagining how his life could have been.In an affluent suburb nearby,

James and Cordelia must save London — and their marriage — in this thrilling and highly anticipated conclusion to The Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel.Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her.In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter.After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city’s glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial.Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and

It’s a snow day today—and Maisy and friends are going outside! A First Experiences story celebrates the everyday pleasures of the season.One day Maisy wakes up to a wonderful surprise: it’s snowing! After putting on her coat, scarf, and gloves, she heads outside, where everything looks beautiful covered in snow, even if it’s cold.Brrr!In the park, Eddie and Cyril are catching snowflakes on their tongues, while Charley and Tallulah throw snowballs. Maisy joins in the fun, and soon she and her friends are building a snowman and sledding down a hill. Yippee! When it gets too cold, the whole crew returns inside for hot cocoa and a snuggle. Warm and delightful, this First Experiences book captures the joys of a snowy day spent with friends.

The classic Christmas verse delightfully reimagined in a gorgeous picture book from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator P.J. Lynch.“‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…”P.J. Lynch brings his rich and atmospheric art to the well-loved Christmas verse. From the stockings hung by the chimney to the bundle of toys flung over St Nicholas’s back and the family snug in their beds, children will love to pore over the detailed images inside. A book to return to again and again.

A charming and playful picture book told with humour and heart from the brilliant team behind Ten Delicious Teachers.The penguin pack play all day long. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark…“PENGUIN HUDDLE!” The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning … the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... They must adventure out of their snowy home to a vibrant city across the great, gleaming ocean to solve their penguin puzzle.This light-hearted tale of jolly penguins big and small is a celebration of friendship, community spirit and helping those in trouble.

A trip to the castle ruins leads to brand-new, daring adventure for our beloved blue-haired heroine. When she stumbles across the faratok tree and finds herself in the Time of Giants, Hilda learns all about the Giant Slayer. Desperate to help the Giants and negotiate peace, can Hilda change the past, whilst struggling with her own?

總統教育獎得主累計近600場生命教育＆特教研習講師親身經歷分享15年前的他，曾從四樓一躍而下，但蒼天讓他活了下來。曾琮諭X曾柏穎，一段跨越15年的自我對話，當他主動站在教室前面，介紹「獨特的自己」時⋯⋯你，準備好聆聽他的故事嗎？2006年，曾獲得獨立出版家獎(Independent Publisher Book Awards)最佳教育書類獎，美國妥瑞教師的勵志傳記《站在學生前面（Front of the Class)》，早已是特殊教育領域的必讀紀實作品。而今，台灣版的「主動站在同學前面」——曾琮諭的真實生命故事，同樣激勵人心！2015年總統教育獎得主，自2012年迄今，前往各級學校擔任生命教育、校園霸凌等議題講師將近600場，持續為妥瑞、特殊需求族群倡權的曾琮諭（曾柏穎）相信：真實的人生不可能永遠向陽，若能坦然接受生命缺憾，就有機會成為沙灘上的燈塔，為黑夜裡的人照亮光明。他回顧一步一腳印走過的生命試煉，一次又一次強迫自己走出舒適圈面對人群：從夜市、大賣場，再到三萬五千英呎高空的飛機上，不厭其煩的向同學、陌生人乃至於外國人，介紹著「獨特的自己」。相信「凡事皆有出路」的他，是如何持續朝雙博士之路努力前行，並持續為特殊需求族群倡權與發聲？一路支持相伴的母親，又是如何看待這一路以來身為妥瑞兒母親的酸甜苦辣？作者想要與你分享——★「接納」與「理解」，是困頓生命裡的溫潤沃土。勇敢的接納自己，是找到生存之道的第一步，因為「接納」與「理解」能在生命中帶出新的開始。★ 即使「活著」很辛苦，但依然可以選擇「堅持到底」。即使人生充滿挫折，也可以找出生命的光芒和活著的喜悅。放棄會進入怠惰、散漫且毫無目標的狀態，很難回歸正軌。唯有持續嘗試，勇敢堅持到底，努力的每分每秒才不會浪費。★ 要盡力成為照亮沙灘的燈塔，不要一輩子當散沙。家人的無盡陪伴與支持，是支持特殊孩子一路前行的穩定力量。作者父親的癌末叮囑，希望家人盡全力讓孩子變成沙灘上的燈塔，照亮沙灘上的散沙——當孩子有了重要他人，有一天也能成為別人的重要他人。本書特色➤17篇深刻生命紀實，當事人現身說法自述成長歷程，深入妥瑞人的成長心路歷程。➤4篇串聯30歲與15歲自己的自我書信對話，用「現在的自己」接住「過去的自己」。➤3篇家有妥瑞兒的母職經驗分享，帶你看見陪伴者不斷想方設法、突破困境的蛻變。誰適合本書？➤ 家有特殊需求孩子，希望學習如何陪伴

本書試圖從國共內戰遺緒探討臺灣小說中呈現的復原神話與情感結構。戰爭造成了各種的傷害，帶來積極復原的渴望，召喚意義的同時，造成了不同以往的新感覺、新思維。戰爭遺緒是重述記憶時的新基點，致使復原並非完全是過去的重現，反而添加了許多現下的想像與願望的結果。因此本書將借重朱迪斯‧巴特勒（Judith Butler）戰爭框架（frames of war）以及雷蒙‧威廉斯（Raymond Williams）情感結構（structures of feeling）的概念，勾勒國共內戰後臺灣小說對於國族復原的想像敘事。分析小說家如何建構復原神話敘事以獲取意義，產生認同的動能，同時讓支撐此神話的情感結構成為可以指認、分析的對象。最終提出「復原神話」與「情感結構」術語之理論界說，以此思考兩者對現下文化與心靈之影響。

For Christine Daaé, a beautiful and talented opera singer, the time of her debut is approaching: soon the opera curtain will rise. In the audience, ready to applaud her, is her nobleman Raoul, secretly in love with her. It could be an unforgettable evening, but a mysterious shadow stretches over their dreams... A classic freely adapted by Tea Stilton.

From "The Godfather of FI", a follow-up to his international bestselling personal finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth!Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on the journey to financial independence-providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them. Lighting the way in the real world to The Simple Path to Wealth, these are fascinating, heartfelt, often surprising tales: - of struggles overcome and the rewards that followed - of enterprising solutions to unexpected problems - of sacrifices made and the kindness of strangers - of surprisingly simple steps-and the amazing places they can take youand much, much more. Author JL Collins accompanies these readers' stories with reflections on his "rules for the road"-as well as a candid conversation about the journey to financial freedom with his daughter, the inspiration for his original international bestseller.Pathfinders is the ultimate compan

From “The Godfather of FI”, a follow-up to his international bestselling finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth. Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on a quest to find financial independence—providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them.From "The Godfather of FI", a follow-up to his international bestselling personal finance sensation The Simple Path to Wealth!Pathfinders brings together scores of amazing and insightful real-life stories from real people on the journey to financial independence – providing practical encouragement and inspiration for anyone who wants to join them.Lighting the way in the real world to The Simple Path to Wealth, these are fascinating, heartfelt, often surprising tales:- of struggles overcome and the rewards that followed- of enterprising solutions to unexpected problems- of sacrifices made and the kindness of strangers- of surprisingly simple steps – and

This little girl sometimes finds it very hard to say hello. She struggles going into groups or parties and is very scared of starting a new school. However, when she shares her feelings, she learns that everyone feels shy sometimes - even her exuberant big brother! Shyness is just a feeling that will pass. This realization enables her to begin to find her own way to deal with new situations. She can just watch and listen until she is ready to join in. And nervous butterflies she feels on her first day? They help her pay attention - and notice children who might become wonderful new friends! The believable characters, busy scenes and ingenious holes in the pages make this a helpful, heartwarming story that young children can relate to. It's a perfect book to help children cope with feeling shy.

Inspired by the beautiful true story of a nonverbal boy moved to speech at his first Mozart concert, this picture book is a testament to the power of art and the boundless joy it can bring.When Grandfather comes to take his grandson to a concert, Ronan is quiet as they leave the house, quiet in the car, and quiet at the concert hall. But when the performance is over and the beautiful music fades out at last, Ronan opens his mouth…and lets out a great big WOW!Not any old WOW, but Ronan’s very first WOW! That one word fills up the hearts of Ronan’s family, the musicians, the audience, and—when the recording goes viral—the world.

A fee-fi-fo-festive treat for Supertato fans this Christmas - an unmissable adventure in this super bestselling series! As seen on TV! It's showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack's mum. There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack's beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant? All will be revealed...Other Supertato adventures by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:Supertato Supertato: Veggies Assemble Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run! Supertato: Evil Pea Rules Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea! Supertato: Bubbly Troubly! Supertato: Night of the Living Veg Supertato: The Great Eggscape! Supertato: Mean Green Time MachineSupertato: Eviltato vs. SuperpeaAlso by Sue Hendra and Paul Linn

1683年的倫敦遭逢嚴寒，泰晤士河結成厚冰，河面上搭起熱鬧市集。Thomasina與好友Anne在冰上販售糖果，也聽著夜晚才會現身的Frost Fair傳說。據說，只要找到Father Winter，任何願望都能成真。Thomasina唯一的心願，是讓失去的雙胞胎哥哥Arthur回來。本書以真實歷史為底色，揉合奇幻與懸疑，帶出一段關於失落與選擇的旅程。當兩人踏入Father Winter的國度，才明白願望並非單純的恩賜，而是牽動更深的代價。故事節奏流暢，氛圍冷冽而溫柔，友情在風雪中顯得格外珍貴。A F Steadman讚其情感深度與明快情節並存，《Kirkus》亦稱其氣氛濃厚，引人入勝。本書適合在冬日靜讀，感受寒意與微光交織的力量。‘Absolutely stunning… Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F SteadmanAn amazing and captivating, curl-up-on-the-sofa debut about a magical frost fair and the lasting power of friendship, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.The Great Frost of 1683 has London in its icy grip.Thomasina and her best friend Anne sell sweets on the frozen Thames, amid rumours of the magical Frost Fair that awakens there at night. They say if you can find the fair, Father Winter himself will grant you any wish.And Thomasina has an impossible wish: the return of her twin brother, Arthur.But once they discover Father Winter’s kingdom, Thoma

Sometimes it only takes a stranger in a dark place... to say we have the right to be here, to make us warm in the coldest season. In 2019, Neil Gaiman asked his Twitter followers: What reminds you of warmth? Over 1,000 responses later, Neil began to weave replies from across the world into a poem in aid of the UNHCR's winter appeal.It revealed our shared desire to feel safe, welcome and warm in a world that can often feel frightening and lonely. Now publishing in hardback and illustrated by a group of artists from around the world, What You Need to Be Warm is an exploration of displacement and flight from conflict through the objects and memories that represent warmth. It is about our right to feel safe, whoever we are and wherever we are from.It is about holding out a hand to welcome those who find themselves far from home. Featuring new, original illustrations from Chris Riddell, Benji Davies, Yuliya Gwilym, Nadine Kaadan, Daniel Egneus, Pam Smy, Petr Horacek, Beth Suzanna, Bagram Ib

Peep-through the diecut holes and lift the flaps to discover all your favourite characters in this chunky board book based on bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo.Explore the deep dark wood with Mouse and see if you can spot the Gruffalo in this interactive novelty book, based on the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo – with peep-holes and flaps to lift on every page, plus a surprise fold-out ending!Perfect for young Gruffalo fans, Have You Seen the Gruffalo? is a fun peep-inside book featuring all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. With a simple text based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling picture book, this chunky board book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to the world of The Gruffalo, and a great gift for fans of the original picture book too.More Gruffalo novelty books to enjoy: The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book, Gruffalo, Where Are You?: A Felt Flaps Book and It's the Gruffalo! A Finger Puppet Book.

《飢餓遊戲》豪華典藏版套書——粉絲必收！完整收錄全四部小說！包含 《飢餓遊戲》三部曲 + 前傳《鳴鳥與毒蛇之歌》，搭配 Freya Betts 全新封面設計，打造絕美收藏版！ 「這本書讓我徹底著迷！」——Stephenie Meyer，《暮光之城》作者「我無法停下來閱讀。」——Stephen King**「生存唯一的規則：殺，或被殺。」** 在殘酷的帕納姆國，每年 12 個區都要派出 **一男一女** 參加 **飢餓遊戲**，在電視直播下進行殊死戰……This beautiful hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. You can step into the world of Panem with the 10th annual Hunger Games, and continue all the way to the electrifying conclusion. This beautiful deluxe hardcover box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.With brand new artwork by Freya Betts: this is a must-have collection for all fans of this groundbreaking, phenomenally bestselling series."I was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga"I couldn'

A laugh-out-loud Christmas cracker of a story, There Was a Young Reindeer who Swallowed a Present from Kaye Baillie and award-winning illustrator Diane Ewen is the perfect festive gift!Everyone's heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but now it's time to meet a little reindeer who, on the most important night of the year (Christmas Eve!), swallows a present. And he doesn't stop there! Soon he's gobbled down an elf, a bauble, a tree . .. what will he swallow next?A funny, cumulative rhyming story children will love, packed with elves, stockings, a very full sleigh full of gifts and, of course, Santa Claus! And one very hungry little reindeer - keep an eye on the presents under your tree!

"The deepest frost has the power to rekindle hope in anyone who's lost it..." In Bertie Crash-Wallop's noisy family, it can sometimes feel like there is no room for a quiet boy like him. But when Bertie meets a family of goblins on the night of the deepest frost, is it possible he might make some magic and discover his own place in the world?Join Bertie and the Frost Goblins on an exciting adventure in this beautifully moving story by the bestselling author of Sky Song and The Unmapped Chronicles, Abi Elphinstone, and renowned illustrator Fiona Woodcock. The perfect book for frosty winter's nights and cosy Christmas mornings.Also by Abi Elphinstone & Fiona Woodcock:The Snow Dragon Praise for The Frost Goblin: 'Atmospheric illustrations and a touching story with an ending that will melt icicles.' - Daily Mail 'A tender, witty, illustrated short story.' - The Sunday Times

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023!At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns.Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?