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Join Biogirl MJ, the co-founder and host of Just Keep Thinking, as she explores the various ecosystems of our tropical rainforests to solve a magical mystery! Glide through the different layers of the forests to discover the hidden wildlife, and learn about the real-life issues happening to the environment.與《Just Keep Thinking》的聯合創始人兼主持人 Biogirl MJ 一起探索熱帶雨林的各種生態系統，以解開一個神奇的謎團！穿過森林的不同層次，發現隱藏的野生動物，並了解環境中發生的現實問題。

Gavin is out to explore a wind turbine farm, and to ensure his sea creature friends are thriving in the waters around it. But, what he doesn''t expect is yet another dastardly encounter with the infamous gang of ... what happens next? We''re not telling you, but pufferfish, orcas, sea turtles and many others are involved in saving the day. Make way for Green Gavin''s superpowers and his super friends!In this new series, Green Gavin is on a mission to protect our environment from the evil clutches of ... humans! From battling sea pollution to protecting wildlife from illegal trade, Gavin is determined to use his (accidental) superpowers to save Earth, one adventure at a time! Go, Go, Green Gavin! 加文 (Gavin) 出去探索風力渦輪機農場，並確保他的海洋生物朋友在周圍的水域中茁壯成長。但是，他沒有想到的是，他又一次與臭名昭著的幫派發生了卑鄙的衝突......接下來會發生什麼？我們不會告訴你，但河豚、虎鯨、海龜和許多其他動物都參與了拯救世界的任務。為加文的超能力和他的超級朋友讓路！從對抗海洋污染到保護野生動物免受非法貿易的侵害，加文決心利用他的（意外的）超能力，透過一次又一次的冒險來拯救地球！加油，加油，加文！

Dugong. Coffin Ray. Convict Blenny. Vampire Squid. Whale Shark.Do these animals sound dangerous or endangered to you? Because of their common names, bizarre looks or large body sizes, some creatures have a bad reputation and possibly instil fear.But are they really dangerous? Are they endangered, too?Come discover the fascinating facts and stories of 25 marine creatures living across the oceans'' depths, from the shallow intertidal reefs to the deep abyssal trenches. Find out what makes them dangerous, endangered, or both!In This Book:Written and reviewed by marine biologists and reviewed by marine biologistsLife-like wildlife illustrations 儒艮。澳洲睡電鰩。白條錦鰻鳚。吸血鬼烏賊。鯨鯊這些動物對您來說聽起來危險嗎？由於其常見的名字、奇異的外觀或巨大的體型，一些生物名聲不好，甚至可能引起人們的恐懼。但它們真的很危險嗎？它們也瀕臨滅絕嗎？ 來探索 25 種生活在海洋深處（從淺的潮間帶珊瑚礁到深海海溝）的海洋生物的迷人事實和故事。找出是什麼讓它們變得危險、瀕危，或兩者兼具！ 在本書中：由海洋生物學家撰寫和審核，並由海洋​​生物學家審核栩栩如生的野生動物插圖

A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history.“I absolutley loved The Note. Trust no one in this irresistible page-turner.” —Ashley Elston, #1New York Timesbest-selling author ofFirst Lie WinsIt was meant to be a harmless prank.Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with high expectations, May didn’t have room to slip up, let alone fail. Her friends didn’t call her the Little Sheriff for nothing.But even good girls have secrets. And regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she's had her fair share of both. Their bond—forged when May was just twelve years old—has withstood a tragic accident, individual scandals, heartbreak and loss. Now the three friends have reunited for the first time in years for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to a

From bestselling author, life coach, and sociologist Martha Beck comes a new path to overcoming anxiety by awakening the creativity within.AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVERMost of us assume that the key to overcoming anxiety is to think our way out of it. And for a while, it works. Meditation and mental exercises offer us relief, but there is always something—a work deadline, a family emergency, a particularly distressing newsbreak—that disrupts our sense of peace and sends us right back inside the same anxious spiral we’ve been trying to climb out of.Is there a way to reduce our anxiety, not just in the moment, but in every moment after that?After a lifetime of struggling with anxiety, Martha Beck studied just about everything there was to know about how to calm down. What she realized is that the analytical part of our brain—so valued in Western culture—is the same structure responsible for amping up anxiety. In other words, we cannot logic our way to relief. InBeyond Anxi

An instant New York Times bestseller with three starred reviews—now under development as a feature film franchise!Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson.Exiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad’s ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle’s clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades.Freshly recruited into Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, Conrad endures rigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet—a brutal final challenge that pits Conrad’s skyship crew against the very terrors that orphaned him. As Conrad compet

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK“Sweeping and epic…An impactful love story, told against the backdrop of historical events…One of the best debut novels of this century.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“Like any tried-and-true epic (think “Pachinko” or “The Joy Luck Club”)… Homeseeking is just a genuine pleasure to read.”—San Francisco ChronicleA single choice can define an entire life.Haiwen is buying bananas at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles when he looks up and sees Suchi, his Suchi, for the first time in sixty years. To recently widowed Haiwen it feels like a second chance, but Suchi has only survived by refusing to look back.Suchi was seven when she first met Haiwen in their Shanghai neighborhood, drawn by the sound of his violin. Their childhood friendship blossomed into soul-deep love, but when Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, she was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive me.Homeseeking follows the separated lover

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAn endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one of these elusive creatures in the natural world. When will I find you?Where could you be?What will it take?To see an owl. Silent and wide-eyed, owls are hidden creatures of the night. Janie has always dreamed of finding one. She searches everywhere for signs of an owl - on the open prairie for short-eared owls, on the beach for snowy owls, and for great horned owls in the woods near her home. But months go by, and she sees no owls. She wonders, what will it take to see an owl? Her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, shares that he, too, waited a long time to see an owl. He assures her, "If you are very quiet and very patient, and if you look very close, you might just find them." When th

這是一部深刻動人的回憶錄，講述彼得在1944至1945年間，從匈牙利出發，與父母一同穿越戰火中的歐洲，途經奧地利與德國，經歷飢餓、死亡與恐懼，卻依舊懷抱希望與愛。這不僅是關於戰爭的紀錄，更是一段母子情深、勇氣與求生意志交織的真實旅程。書中以孩童視角看世界，在轟炸聲中學數學、在集中營中捕捉短暫的童年時光，讓人揪心不已。作者彼得・藍托斯為神經科學家，也是大屠殺倖存者之一。他以清澈的筆觸，為下一代留下了珍貴見證。A story of survival - and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship - on an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 45. Peter soon realises that this new adventure is really a nightmare, watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, and learning maths from his mother in Belsen.“Deeply moving” - Booktrust“A gripping story of love, courage and triumph over evil” - The Bookseller“Can, and should, be read by an audience of any age.” - Jewish NewsA story of survival, of love between mother and son and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship. An important read. The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die describes an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 1945.Peter and h

從前有一隻貪心的大野狼，他的胃口大得驚人，一天要吃下足夠十場生日派對的食物！當他發現七隻被單獨留在家的小山羊時，一場驚險又爆笑的追逐就此展開。別擔心，這些小羊雖然年紀小，卻機智、有創意，甚至還準備了一連串荒謬又聰明的妙招，不僅成功避險，還可能反敗為勝、反咬一口！由說故事大師提摩西．納普曼與插畫鬼才尚．朱利安聯手打造的繪本版《狼與七隻小山羊》，絕對是一本讓人捧腹大笑、讀出聲音的全新經典！There was once a greedy wolf. He was so greedy that every day he would eat enough food for TEN birthday parties and still be hungry for more...A wicked and ravenous wolf is on the prowl for dinner when he spots, dun dun dun, seven young goats … left at home alone. But, fear not, whilst these kid goats may be little, they are clever, innovative and have enough downright silly tricks in hand to avoid getting eaten and maybe even … get a little (or rather big) snack themselves. Storytelling master Timothy Knapman and graphic genius Jean Jullien have come together to create a thoroughly entertaining read (and laugh)-aloud picture book version of the ancient Grimms fairy tale "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats".

英國在1620—1720年金融革命期間發展起來的現代信用體系，為英國在18世紀政治、軍事和經濟上的統治地位奠定了基礎，並促成了第一次工業革命。然而，這種新的信用體系伴也帶來了嚴重的災難。它不僅不穩定，容易發生意外事故，而且依賴於信任、公眾輿論，最終不得不採取暴力來維護。 本書作者重建了孕育金融革命的思想背景，追溯了關於信用的理論闡述是如何演變的，並對光榮革命、科學革命、英格蘭銀行的成立等問題做出了回應，引導我們了解同時代的英國人如何看待信用的不穩定性，以及暴力——戰爭、奴役和死刑——在維護信用方面的作用。 作者：卡爾·文納林德（Carl Wennerlind），哥倫比亞大學歷史學教授，研究領域集中在思想史與政治經濟學，對貨幣與信用觀念的發展歷史尤其有興趣，另著有《一位哲學家兼經濟學家：休謨和資本主義的崛起》（A Philosopher鈥檚 Economist: Hume and the Rise of Capitalism）、《稀缺：從資本主義起源到氣候危機的歷史》（Scarcity: A History from the Origins of Capitalism to the Climate Crisis）等書。 譯者：周宇，北京大學歷史系畢業，曾留學英國倫敦大學學院，曾任中央電視台英語頻道和《環球時報》記者。

This book offers a fresh English interpretation of the ancient channels in Chinese medicine, drawing from some of its most authoritative historical texts. It focuses on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (Huáng Dì Nèi Jīng), written between 200–300 BCE and widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern Chinese medicine. By examining this revered text, the book provides a unique perspective on how the channels were originally conceptualized and how they have evolved over time. In addition to exploring the channels outlined in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, the book offers a comparative analysis of ancient and modern interpretations, illuminating their continuity and transformation. It brings the earliest documented descriptions of these channels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the roots of Chinese medical theory. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, moving beyond their brief mentions in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. Thr

Dinosaur Girl is a 10-year-old girl who loves drawing and dinosaurs.She came into this world with her "special mission."Facing challenge after challenge, She was brave and fearless, even when scared.On the canvas of her life, she fills it with bold, bright colors of strength. Her journey of resilience touches the hearts of readers, bringing courage and strength to those who may be facing the valleys of life!◎Features of this Book：The story is written by Chi-Chi’s mother and illustrated by the renowned healing illustrator, Iris Chang.《Dinosaur Girl, a canvas filled with courage and dreams》 is a creation that transcends time and space. Iris Chang's warm and delicate illustrations seamlessly incorporate Chi-Chi's past drawings, making this picture book a collaborative work between the two.In the picture book, the illustrator designed various styles of scenes based on the storyline. Each double-page spread becomes a beautiful piece of art in itself. When these illustrations are connected t

敬邀眾位食家饕客翻開本書， 參與一段精彩的牡蠣前世今生之旅。 人類食用牡蠣的歷史可以追朔到新石器時代。牡蠣肉是食物，牡蠣殼被作為原始的餐具、挖掘的工具，殼內緣帶有光澤的珍珠質，使它成為製作飾品的材料，或被用來裝飾最早的宗教聖像。甚至，剩餘的牡蠣殼被搗碎後，與沙子混合成建築用的水泥。 從遠古到古典歐洲到近代殖民地，從產地、餐桌、文學到藝術， 解開人類與牡蠣密不可分的多重關係，為了滿足口腹之欲我們做了哪些努力。 攤開歐洲的巨石文化遺址分布圖，會發現與當時有牡蠣生長的海灣位置完全重合。沒有留下文字紀錄的凱爾特或腓尼基文化，藉由牡蠣殼向後世證明他們曾是活躍於古代的聚落群體。而自古羅馬時代，就有嘗試養殖牡蠣的紀錄，這種口感滑順滋味鮮美、又富含營養價值的天然珍饈，自古就與人類的政治經濟、飲食、文學及藝術發展，有著緊密的關係。 莎士比亞、狄更斯在作品中都常提到牡蠣，《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》中還出現以牡蠣為主角的詩。歐洲有長達1500年時間，宗教都是繪畫的唯一主題，卻在17世紀的荷蘭，開始有畫家以世俗的食物為繪畫主角，並掀起靜物畫的風潮。畫作中出現的牡蠣，除了代表奢華、尊貴、異國風情外，也是一種呈現新鮮或時間流逝之感的藝術手法。而愛牡蠣成癡的法國人，除了有諸多跟牡蠣有關的字詞，更讓牡蠣成為春藥的代名詞。 本書軼聞典故有滋有味、妙趣橫生，科學知識令人眼界大開，佐以令人食指大動的豐富插圖，以及五十道涵括傳統鄉村料理和當代頂尖主廚創新菜色的食譜，是獻給歷史和食物愛好者的文學饗宴。 【名廚推薦】 「本書豐富有趣、圖文並茂，從歷史傳說、軼事掌故到料理食譜都可圈可點──簡而言之，從第一頁到最後一頁讀來都津津有味。」──紐約中央車站生蠔吧（Grand Central Oyster Bar）行政主廚山迪．英貝爾（Sandy Ingber） 「本書可說是一場熱情推廣牡蠣的運動，呈現食物如何形塑我們的歷史、藝術、文學、法律和文化，當然也對性愛和料理之藝帶來深遠影響。」──Brasserie Blanc and Le Manoir aux Quat ’Saisons米其林二星主廚雷蒙．布朗克（Raymond Blanc） 「歷史與牡蠣愛好者不可錯過的好書。本書以獨到眼光回顧世界各地從古到今的牡蠣文化，資訊豐富且引人入勝，讀完作者史密斯說的故事，看過書中的精采圖片，你會從此對牡蠣大為改觀。」──名廚艾波．布魯菲

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

From former UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes an extraordinary collection of tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long. Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own. Prefaced by a note from the author, and with two creative writing challenges at

#1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems and Caldecott Medal winner and National Book Award winner Dan Santat join hands in this innovative picture book about lefties (and righties)! Did you know, there was a time when people could get in trouble--really, really BIG trouble--for being LEFT-HANDED!? It's true! Lefty and Righty hand out the facts in a theatrical performance that spans the ages. Once upon a time, left was considered wrong . . . but now, left or right, it's all alright. (And there are scissors for everyone!) Created by the award-winning (right and left) hands of New York Times bestselling authors Mo Willems and Dan Santat, this book ensures that no one gets left behind!

DEEP SECRETS: CAN CALE TURN THE TIDE OF FATE?When Kim Roksu mysteriously awakens inside an action-packed fantasy novel, he decides to make the most of it. Now living as the rich noble Cale Henituse, our protagonist collects flashy abilities and unexpected allies in his pursuit of a cushy life! After foiling a mad mage's terrorist plot in the capital, he travels to a coastline of vicious whirlpools to find his next Ancient Power. There, he meets siblings from the Whale Tribe who are as beautiful as they are deadly. For ages, the whales have kept their sworn enemies at bay—the bloodthirsty mermaids—but an unknown power from the depths of the Dark Forest has made their foes stronger than ever. Will the mermaids, monsters, and magic of this vibrant fantasy world be enough to derail Cale's ambitions of a luxurious, carefree future?

本書所談的是中文電腦史。然而更重要的是，它是通往書寫歷史新時代的初步路線圖。從「拼音」步入「超書寫」　數位時代的中文如何從巨大的檢索字盤，走到現今的「超書寫」快速輸入？--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------「《中文數位探索》是第一本探討數位時代中文發展史的書籍，以跨越十五年以上的研究為基礎，追溯了電子化中文從二戰結束誕生後，直至今日的繁榮發展過程。這部作品基於口述歷史、實體文物及來自亞洲、歐洲和北美幾十家館藏檔案。描述了包括IBM、中國中央新聞社、RCA、麻省理工學院、中央情報局、美國空軍、美國陸軍、五角大廈、蘭德公司、英國電信巨頭Cable and Wireless（大東電報局）、矽谷、台灣軍方、日本工業界，以及中國大陸的高層智庫、工業和軍事機構中，那些古怪且精彩的人物故事。」本書是墨磊寧教授研究漢字從打字機時代到資訊時代的輸入法演進過程的第二本書。承接第一本《中文打字機》的論述，這本《中文數位探索》從1940年代美國IBM公司推出的中文打字機開始談起，談論中文字如何與電腦結合，結合過程當中的各種輸入法嘗試，也會觸及當前數位時代的漢字輸入展望。本書要回答的核心問題，是《中文打字機》裡尚未被完全解決的一個大哉問：「如何用一組鍵盤打出上百萬字的中文？」這曾經被認為是不可能的事，卻在漢字化入拼音系統後，在電腦時代達成了。這也造就了當前漢字的廣泛流通。在個人電腦仍是雛形的時代，中文輸入就以圖形組成的方式，部首拆分的方式，集結各路菁英的熱情投入，研究出各種各樣的組合輸入方式。也因著QWERTY鍵盤在電腦輸入上成為主流，而使輸入方式聚焦在這有限的鍵盤上，衍生出倉頡、注音、拼音等各種輸入法，對輸入法的研究熱情在華文世界至今仍未休止。硬體的改進也促進了中文輸入的速度，從插入漢卡，到隨著電腦容量與計算能力的激增，一步步打造中文輸入更順暢的世界。本書提出中文輸入的六大面向，依時序分章探討，包括自動完成、中文鍵盤、輸入法戰爭、印表機周邊、中文模組化，以及所謂「超書寫」的出現如何衝擊並影響了中文輸入法及漢字的未來。另外，作者也觀察到當前中文在網路世界盛行的風潮，以及新一代中國年輕人「提筆忘字」的危機。這兩個並存但矛盾的現

和平圖幅範圍（以下簡稱本圖幅或本區）屬於中央山脈變質岩區，本區地質圖編繪最早可追溯至日治時代，包括石井八萬次郎（1897）、高橋春吉與市川雄一（1926）以及小笠原美津雄（1933，1936）等，此後有張麗旭（1953）與顏滄波（Yen, 1960）等針對大南澳片岩的調查與探討。顏滄波（Yen, 1954a）首先將本區出露的花崗片麻岩體分為六大岩體，之後的研究者對於本區域的花崗片麻岩體進行岩石學、地球化學以及放射性定年等研究（Fuh, 1962；Yen and Rosenblum, 1964；Lo and Wang Lee, 1981a, 1981b；Yang and Wang Lee, 1981；Wang Lee et al., 1982；Lo, 1988；Lan et al., 1990, 1991, 1992；Lo and Onstott, 1995；Yui et al., 1996, 2012；Li et al., 2012； Chen et al., 2016）。鄰近和平圖幅地區的地質調查工作，包括富田芳郎（1936）、顏滄波等（Yen et al., 1956； Yen, 1960）、陳培源（Chen, 1963）、橋本亙等（Hashimoto et al., 1975）、王執明等人（Wang Lee et al., 1982）、王執明（Wang Lee, 1988）、李春生（1984）、楊昭男與王源（Yang and Wang, 1985）、焦中輝（1991）、羅偉（1993）、林啓文與林偉雄（1994，1995）、林啓文與楊昭男（1999）以及羅偉等（2009），多集中於本圖幅周圍的東澳–南澳地區、立霧溪流域以及本圖幅內局部範圍，此等資料均提供本圖幅測製時的重要參考。中央山脈變質岩區的岩層受多期變質與變形作用，地質構造複雜，且缺乏化石與定年資料，因而岩層的年代、延伸、上下關係以及岩性地層劃分均有困難。本區地勢險峻，山高水深、峽谷瀑布甚多，許多地層邊界位置難以到達，同時受限天候狀況，以及植被茂密，致使野外調查工作相較更為困難。因此，對於無法到達的區域，參考鄰近地區前人資料，並依據地質圖測製原理推論。本圖幅仍有許多未解決的地質問題，有待日後更詳細的調查與分析作修正與補充。

結合真實歷史人物和事件，細膩刻劃兩位女性在二戰期間從事諜報工作史詩般的旅程。●入圍全球最大書評網站Goodreads讀者票選年度最佳歷史小說，逾二十三萬則★★★★★書評狂推！●瑞絲．薇斯朋「哈囉陽光讀書俱樂部」選書●榮登紐約時報、今日美國報暢銷榜●榮登環球郵報暢銷榜TOP 1●全國公共廣播電台年度選書●Bookbub年度選書●The Girly Book Club年度選書●Good Housekeeping、Parade、Library Journa、Goodreads、 Liz and Lisa當季選書一九四七年。在二次大戰結束後的混亂餘波中，美國女大生夏麗．聖克萊爾懷孕、未婚，而且幾乎要被她那個非常體面的家庭逐出。同時，她深愛的表姊羅絲於大戰期間在納粹佔領的法國失去音訊，夏麗抱著一絲希望期盼羅絲可能還活著。於是當夏麗的父母把她帶去歐洲處理她的「小問題」時，夏麗逃離家人，前往倫敦，決心要查出她表姊發生了什麼事。一九一五年，一次大戰爆發一年後，伊芙．嘉德納一直渴望能加入對抗德軍的戰鬥行列，意外得到機會，被吸收擔任間諜。她被派到敵軍佔領的法國，認識了迷人的莉莉──化名愛莉絲，被譽為「間諜女王」，她在敵人的眼前掌管了一個巨大的情報員網路。三十年後，當年因自己背叛、害愛莉絲情報網瓦解的內疚始終陰魂不散，伊芙成天酗酒，隱居在她破敗的倫敦房子裡。直到一名年輕美國姑娘闖上門來，說出一個伊芙已經三十年沒再聽過的名字，兩人自此展開尋找真相的任務……

From the creators ofRaidersDaniel Freedman and CROM, comes this third installment of the dark fantasy graphic novel of epic adventure and magic.Nothing has gone right. With Birdking out of commission and most of her friends lost, Bianca finally reaches the golden city of Atlas. But when she finds herself too eager to pay her debt to the All Father, she threatens to lose the only thing she has left—herself.

They have nothing in common--so why does Ryan feel most like himself with Fabian? Opposites attract in this steamy Game Changers romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he's determined to make a fresh start in the city's dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah.Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn't stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn't forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified.Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan's guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits--and the most amazing sex--Ryan's feeling something he hasn't experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the i

USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's next Game Changers hockey romance sees a grumpy professional hockey player meet his match in an out-and-proud social media manager...The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal... Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn't want to "work on his online presence" with the team's peppy social media manager.Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn't happy about the trade, but Harris doesn't give up on people easily. Even when he's developing a crush he's sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy's smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior... That's a man Harris couldn't turn his back on if he wanted to.Suddenly, Troy's move to the new team feels like an opportunity--for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed door

A friends-with-benefits arrangement with a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more in this spicy hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge--life after hockey. It's time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time.Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He'd sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He'll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away.Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the fa

The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he's desperate to recreate the magic...and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter.Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott's frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott's penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon--and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent...but also only on Scott's terms and always behind his closed apartment doors.Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can't afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public's image of what a hockey captain shoul

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid--book two in her fan-favorite Game Changers series.Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that--definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him--except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option...Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming

Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.It's time for them to decide what's most important--hockey or love.It's time to make a call.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with bene

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

Hunger Games meets House of the Dragon in this epic fantasy romance series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and dark academia.Hunger Games meets House of Dragon in this epic fantasy romance series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and dark academia.The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing!DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour__________________________________________SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL.Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to sur

[名家名著] 31 Clean Craftsmanship 無瑕的程式碼 軟體工匠篇：程式設計師必須做到的紀律、標準與倫理 Clean Craftsmanship: Disciplines, Standards, and Ethics ❝或許你不會用TDD來開發，你不會寫單元測試，但你應該保有「紀律、標準、倫理」，這部分應當印成類似「員工手冊」的「開發人員手冊」人手一本才對。❞ ────微軟最有價值專家(Microsoft MVP)　陳傳興(Bruce Chen) ❝本書的最後一個Part是之前較少提到的倫理篇，為敏捷開發者提供了行事的準則以及身為程式設計者的使命，值得所有程式設計師一讀。❞ ────博碩文化總編輯 & CEO CSM　陳錦輝(Simon) ❝把本書放在你常去的參考書架上。當你帶著勇氣和好奇心在這個世界上探索前行時，請讓本書成為你的老朋友──你的Uncle Bob、你的嚮導。❞ ────Stacia Heimgartner Viscardi，CST & 敏捷導師 寫出每天都引以為傲的程式碼！ 在本書中，世界級軟體開發傳奇大師、暢銷書《Clean Code》的作者Robert C. Martin(Uncle Bob)再次娓娓道來，那些定義了軟體開發專業與工藝的原則。Uncle Bob統整軟體開發人員所需的紀律、標準與倫理，讓你能夠交付穩健且有效率的程式碼，並以己為榮，為自己編寫的所有軟體感到驕傲。 Uncle Bob為軟體工藝的基礎紀律寫下這份實用指南，並提供技術性與指導性兼具的權威指引。他探討了標準，展示「世界對開發人員的期盼」與「開發人員對自己的期望」有何不同，確保兩者之間不再有落差。他總結了程式設計專業的倫理，描述所有開發人員應該對同事、對使用者，最重要的是對自己所做出的基本承諾。 運用Uncle Bob分享的真知灼見，所有的程式設計師和他們的專案管理經理都能一致地交付可靠又穩定的程式碼。這些程式碼能夠建立信任，而不是破壞信任──讓使用者有信賴感，並強化大眾對這些技術的信心，讓社會能夠順暢運作。 ❑ 內容亮點 ☑︎追求真正軟體工藝精神的「北極星」：理解「寫好程式碼」的真諦與境界 ☑︎5大核心紀律的應用與指引：TDD、重構、簡潔設計、合作寫程式、驗收測試 ☑︎開發人員和團隊成員如何提高生產力、改善品質、誠實勇敢地面對一切 ☑︎團隊合

職業教育與訓練（vocational education and training, VET）即技職教育與訓練(technical and vocational education and training, TVET），是著重於培育(或培訓)學習者工作能力的教育與訓練，目的在協助學生(或學員)透過增能以從事第一份工作、重新回到職場、提升所在領域的能力或轉換到不同的職業。我國於2019年修正的《技術及職業教育法》和2015年修正的《職業訓練法》分別將技職教育分為職業試探教育、職業準備教育和職業繼續教育三大範疇，和將職業訓練分為養成訓練、技術生訓練、進修訓練及轉業訓練四種。《技職教育法》並規定「高級中等以下學校師資職前教育課程應將職業教育與訓練、生涯規劃相關科目列為必修學分。」 本書主要針對上述法規要求，論述職業教育與訓練的本質、制度、標準、課程、教學、評估、師資和行政，除供作職業教育與訓練師資職前教育課程之教科書外，亦可供所有職業教育與訓練相關人士閱讀而增進對職業教育與訓練的理解。

A sweeping history of and meditation on humanity's relationship with machines, showing how we got here and what happens nextFaith in technological fixes for our problems is waning. Automation, which promised relief from toil, has reactivated the long-standing fear of job redundancy. Information technology, meant to liberate us from traditional authority, is placing unprecedented powers of surveillance and control in the hands of a purely secular Big Brother.And for the first time, artificial intelligence threatens anthropogenic disaster – disaster caused by our own activities. Scientists join imaginative writers in warning us of the fate of Icarus, whose wings melted because he flew too close to the sun. This book tells the story of our fractured relationship with machines from humanity’s first tools down to the present and into the future.It raises the crucial question of why some parts of the world developed a ‘machine civilisation’ and not others, and traces the interactions between

An informative book and 300-piece jigsaw set, all about the Periodic Table.Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements which are displayed in the Periodic Table. Meet each element in this entertaining book and 300-piece jigsaw set, and discover which are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and lots more. With links to websites with videos and activities to find out more.

This is the story of a mother and a grandmother. This is the story of Mommy Crumbs, but also of her stews, of her dog Leon, of her children and of her granddaughters.Paula loves to cook, but also to eat, that's why her children and granddaughters call her Mommy Crumbs... she always seems to be covered with them!One day, Mommy Crumbs' granddaughters give her a very special baby chick and the two become inseparable. The chick grows bigger as Mommy Crumbs gets older. When the chick is larger than the old woman herself, Mommy Crumbs bids farewell to her family and flies away on the magical bird.

A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space--not towards the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan--have left their lives behind to travel at a speed of over seventeen thousand miles an hour as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip up dehydrated meals, float in gravity-free sleep, and exercise in regimented routines to prevent atrophying muscles; we witness them form bonds that will stand between them and utter solitude. Most of all, we are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet. Their experiences of sixteen sunrises and sunsets and the bright, blinking constellations of the galaxy are at

Mostly shadows follow us, but occasionally it’s wise to follow your shadow.Lika doesn’t give much thought to her shadow. Sometimes it’s long, sometimes it’s short… but it is never more than a shadow.Until one day it begins acting strangely. When Lika waves a hand, Shadow raises a foot. When Lika sits down, Shadow stands up. Lika hides in a darkened room, but the more she hides, the bigger Shadow becomes, until it picks her up and deposits her in a land of shadows, at the heart of which is a spooky shadow circus. Lika must learn to listen to her shadow to find her way back.This is a book by the acclaimed author of The Grand Hotel of Feelings about accepting the parts of us that we try to hide from… Because where there is darkness there is also light, and when the shadows dance it is always a good idea to join the fun.

《There's a Ghost in Grandpa's Garden》透過一段祖孫間的靜靜對話，展開關於記憶與自然的細膩探索。花園裡藏著消失的水流、打翻的花盆、來自過去的小禮物，都是看不見的「幽靈」留下的痕跡。作者Kyo Maclear用溫柔文字搭配Katty Maurey清新的畫面，帶領孩子學會觀察、傾聽與想像，從花園的一草一木中，看見時間與故事悄然流轉。The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA gentle, probing picture book from award-winning author Kyo Maclear and celebrated illustrator Katty Maurey about the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson, and the many traces, memories, and even ghosts with which we live There's a ghost in Grandpa's garden. It leaves tracks by the path where there was once a cool, dark stream. It makes mischief by knocking over flowerpots. And sometimes, it leaves behind a gift perfect for a curious boy in the form of little treasures from times gone by. The boy who is the narrator of this picture book loves spending time with his grandpa in the garden, enjoying the natural world, listening to memories of how things used to be, and making up stories about the friendly

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page--just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perspeverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed. This book is MAGIC! Imagine anything you like, and the illustrator will draw it on the next page. There's only one rule: DON'T THINK OF TIGERS! Ready? Oh dear. You thought of tigers, didn't you? Please, think of anything else. A cow doing ballet? No problem! Just no tigers. Our illustrator really, really can't draw tigers... Or can he? As his hilariously silly and irresistibly charming drawings of tigers improve, Alex Latimer delivers a subtle but important message about practice, creativity, and embracing imperfection. A fun read-aloud that's sure to delight time and time again, this is the perfect book for kids who love to draw--and for those who don't (but might soon!).

Baa-AAH! This officially licensed CATAN screaming sheep figurine is the perfect gag gift for your favorite opponent and a great way to add some humor to your own gaming table while honoring the best resource of them all: wool!Specifications: Includes a 3-inch mini screaming sheep figurine, modeled after the iconic CATAN resource card and standing on a CATAN Pasture hex baseWith Sound: The sheep's bleating scream plays when the hex tile base is pressedBook Included: Kit also includes a mini book featuring hilarious odes to the underappreciated sheep resourcePerfect Gift: Bring a little humor and surprise to game night with this gag giftOfficially Licensed: Authentic CATAN collectibleIncludes button cell batteries.