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校車司機 Mr. Jay 是學校裡最早開始、最後收工的英雄。從鄉間到市區，他一路接送學生上學，面對突發狀況總是面帶笑容、機智應對——從安撫暈車、清理小馬的便便，到修理模型、避開鵝群襲擊，全都難不倒他！作者 Chelsea Lin Wallace 以節奏明快的韻文描繪校車奔馳的熱鬧日常，Thyra Heder 的插圖則讓整個車程充滿動感與幽默。這是一場關於勇氣、耐心與日常英雄的快樂旅程，保證讓孩子一邊大笑一邊期待明天的上學路。Cheer for the district's most intrepid school bus driver as he races to get everybody to school before the bell rings! A school is an entire community of its own, but many of its members never get celebrated. This book, the hero is the school bus driver! The first staff member kids see in the morning and the last they say goodbye to, the bus driver has a crucial part to play--and Mr. Jay is up to the challenge. With the clock ticking all the while, Mr. Jay picks up kids from all over town--out in the country, up a hill, in the busy city, always piloting his bus with jaunty rhymes and a can-do attitude. Along the route, he's called upon to settle stomachs, clean up pony poo, and fix a diorama. He avoids a stampede, settles down an intruding dog, and even fights off hostile swa

在 BodyTalk 中，作者提出「與身體的關係」是影響自我價值、人際互動與心理健康的核心。對於長期忽視身體感受、甚至將身體視為痛苦來源的人來說，重新建立連結可能看似遙不可及。本書以一年 365 天為架構，設計了簡單的日常練習：包括輕度動作、覺察引導與書寫提示，幫助讀者一步步回到當下，感知並理解身體訊號，從而處理情緒、釋放壓力，並找回自信與安全感。這是一本結合理論與實踐的工具書，適合希望修復身心平衡的人。本書亮點：將創傷療癒落實到日常步驟動作＋書寫雙軌練習，易於持續提供重建自我價值與安全感的方法延續 The Body Keeps the Score 精神的實踐版Continuing the conversation started in The Body Keeps the Score and The Complex PTSD Workbook, BodyTalk is unique guide to reestablishing connection to your body in order to process difficult emotions, improve mental health, and feel secure in your own skin. Everything in your life comes down to how connected you are to your own body. Your relationships, your career, even your self-worth and self-respect are all a reflection of the relationship you have with your body. When things feel out of alignment, overwhelming or "too much," it's a sign that you've already lost communication with yourself and the physical sensations within your body that let you know something is not right. The challenge is that many

★全球暢銷書最新版，美國大學指定參考書★★美國亞馬遜常年占據暢銷榜、兩千則以上4.6星好評★《漫步華爾街》作者墨基爾、諾貝爾經濟學獎得主蓋瑞．貝克好評力推※為什麼吸煙的人會為非吸煙者帶來龐大經濟利益？※為什麼強制要求更多產假福利，實際上可能對女性有害？※連雷恩．葛斯林（Ryan Gosling）沒有去賣汽車保險也跟經濟學有關？你每天所做的選擇，其實都是經濟學的力量！從買咖啡、吃漢堡、租房子，到放育嬰假或出門投票，背後其實都是「誘因」與「代價」在引導你的思維。本書沒有公式、沒有圖表，讓你從幽默中學會從經濟去思考。終於！有一本不會讓你昏昏欲睡的經濟學書。事實上，這本暢銷書可能會讓你一口氣讀完。在當今這個經濟局勢嚴峻的時代，這本深受學生與一般讀者喜愛的經典，不只是一本好書，更是一項值得的投資，其報酬率更是令人欣慰地穩定。查爾斯．惠倫為普羅大眾撰寫的《把經濟學剝光光》，行文幽默輕鬆，卻能破解經濟術語、揭穿常見數據背後的真相，並解答你那些原本不好意思問出口的問題。本書提供讀者必要的工具，讓人能懷抱信心與興趣，輕鬆踏入這門其實並不「黯淡」的學問。最新修訂版加入了多項熱門議題的評論，包括近年來的世界經濟危機、全球化、資訊經濟、經濟與政治的交叉，以及聯準會的歷史與未來發展。《漫步華爾街》作者墨基爾親自撰文力薦，寫到本書讀來愉悅且易懂，更盛讚：「這是一本我自己也想要寫的書！」 無論是學生、職場新鮮人，還是對新聞中的經濟術語感到困惑的日常觀察者，這本書都將成為你理解世界的最佳起點。因為懂經濟，不只是懂錢，更是懂得看清選擇、誘因與背後的邏輯。《把經濟學剝光光》讓你發現：這個世界並不複雜，只是你少了一把能打開它的鑰匙。現在起，你就能用與經濟學家一樣的眼光，從生活小事中搞懂世界運作邏輯。 「我一口氣讀完了《把經濟學剝光光》，終於有位經濟學家講的是我聽得懂的語言！」——黛博拉．柯派肯．科根（Deborah Copaken Kogan），《快門女孩：愛與戰爭的冒險》（Shutterbabe: Adventures in Love and War）作者 「清晰、簡潔、資訊豐富，且充滿機智。」——《芝加哥論壇報》（Chicago Tribune）「只需幾堂簡單的課程……惠倫就能教會最沒有經濟學基礎的讀者，也能像經濟學家一樣思考。」——《柯克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「惠倫如果碰到黃

In the thrilling conclusion to theNew York TimesbestsellingDefy the Night series, Brigid Kemmerer crafts heartrending twists and devastating turns that will keep readers breathless to the very end.Left for dead, but desperate to survive . . . they have one last chance to save their kingdom.Prince Corrick is out of options. Held captive by the vicious Oren Crane, he's desperate to reunite with Tessa, but will need to ally with the rebel leader Lochlan, who until now wished him dead. An unlikely but deadly pair, Corrick and Lochlan must plot their next moves carefully. . .An island away, Tessa Cade is heartbroken and angry. Grieving Corrick, and unsure how to find a way back to Kandala, she doesn't know who to trust. Until Rian--the man she trusts least--makes an offer: aid in a plot to finally oust Oren Crane and see what the future holds. . .Meanwhile in Kandala, Harristan is dethroned and on the run. He's struggling to unite the rebels in his fractured kingdom, but he finds support--a

《First Time, Long Time》是 Amy Silverberg 的首部小說，描述一位年輕女性 Allison 在洛杉磯追尋自我身份與成長的故事。Allison 是個懷抱寫作夢想的二十八歲女子，自哥哥意外去世、父母情感動盪之後，她一直被過去的悲痛和家庭影響所束縛。搬到洛杉磯後，她希望自己能成為自己故事的主角，但依舊感到迷惘、孤獨，寫作陷入停滯，只靠教英文為生。在這樣的生活狀態中，Allison 偶遇著名廣播DJ Reid Steinman——一位她父親與故去兄長崇拜的對象。她迅速被 Reid 吸引，這段錯綜複雜的關係讓她重新面對過去的傷痛與自我認同問題。更複雜的是，Allison 同時和 Reid 的成年女兒 Maddie 之間發展出一段微妙且強烈的感情糾葛，兩段關係形成了一個情感上的三角拉鋸。《First Time, Long Time》透過坦率的自省、敏銳的觀察與妙趣橫生的冷嘲熱諷，提出問題：當一名年輕女子愛上一位聲名顯赫且需求強烈的男人，她的夢想將會如何改變？當過去依然充滿未解的糾結，她又該如何前行？這是一部帶著真實感與幽默、直面情感複雜性的成長小說，對於喜歡探索身份、慾望與家庭傷痛交織的讀者來說，是一部值得注意的出色首作。"[T]he funniest debut book of the year." --DebutifulFor readers of Emma Cline and Melissa Broder, "a brilliant novel about becoming more the person you're meant to be," following an untethered, sardonic young woman who falls for an older man and begins to lose herself (Roxane Gay).Aspiring writer and all-around naive person Allison expected her life to finally take shape when she moved to Los Angeles. After years grieving her brother's untimely death and allowing he

本書由凱迪克獎得主 Lane Smith 創作，是一本充滿動感與參與感的互動朗讀圖畫書。故事從一個再熟悉不過的校園情境出發：學校很有趣，但有時候，就是需要休息一下。即使不是正式下課時間，也可以來一場「現在就要的下課時間」。書中文字不斷邀請孩子大聲喊出「RECESS！」，並跟著做出各種動作與聲音，讓閱讀成為釋放能量的出口。Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans School is where you go to learn. It is fun. But sometimes you need a little break from all the fun. That is why there is recess. But what if it's not recess time? No problem! You can have a Now Recess, a Really-Need-a-Break Recess, a Wherever-You-Are Recess. It doesn't matter what you call it. Just make sure you shout it: RECESS! Featuring the distinctive humor and beloved art of bestselling Caldecott honoree Lane Smith, this irresistibly fun, interactive read aLOUD is the perfect stress reliever to send kids into fits of giggles and shaking out their wiggles.

歡迎來到《Christmas Street》！跟著 Bear 和森林朋友一起倒數迎接聖誕。這本精緻的倒數書設計成可展開的立體村莊，藏有 24 扇驚喜小門，每天都有韻律感十足的短詩與可愛插圖等待揭曉。書頁背面更附親子活動，如寫信給聖誕老人、烤胡蘿蔔燕麥點心、裝飾薑餅屋、挑選聖誕樹等。搭配燙金封面與紅絲帶綁帶，是充滿節慶氛圍的完美禮物。亮點：．24 扇小門設計，每日開啟節日驚喜．附親子手作與互動活動．可展開成立體聖誕村莊展示Welcome friend to Christmas Street. Your timing's oh so good. Our Christmas countdown has begun -so let's explore the wood...Count down to Christmas with Bear and his woodland friends in this spectacular advent calendar book - with surprises hidden under 24 doors, festive activities to enjoy as a family and a magical fold-out village to display. Every day of December brings a delightful door to open, with fun, read-aloud rhyming text and gorgeous illustrations hidden behind 24 flaps. With fun, family-friendly activities on the reverse, including: - Tell a Christmas Story with Papa Bear- Write a Letter to Santa with Professor Owl- Bake Carrot Oat Bars for Rudolph with Mama Fox- Build a Snowdeer with the Deer Family- Decorate a Gingerbread Burrow with Bunny- Pick the Perfect Tree

In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen must risk everything and everyone she loves for the chance to restore her lost kingdom of Jasad.Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind.In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father's desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it's too late, but Arin's search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about hisfamily and the destruction of Jasad.War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates imagination! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Going!*We Are in a Book!*I Broke My Trunk!*Listen to My Trumpet!*I’m a Frog!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates problem solving! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*There is a Bird on Your Head!*Are You Ready to Play Outside?*Elephants Cannot Dance!*Should I Share My Ice Cream?*I Will Take a Nap!

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that will make readers want to celebrate! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*I Am Invited to a Party!*I Will Surprise My Friend!*Happy Pig Day!*Waiting Is Not Easy!*The Thank You Book

Read five Elephant & Piggie adventures in this special bind-up collection that celebrates friendship! Featuring pop-out puppets so readers can continue the fun with stories of their own.Mo Willems, award-winning, New York Times best-selling creator of The Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Unlimited Squirrels, presents best friends Elephant and Piggie.Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.Stories included in this bind-up collection:*My Friend is Sad*I Love My New Toy!*Pigs Make Me Sneeze!*A Big Guy Took My Ball!*My New Friend is So Fun!

紀律的心靈帶來快樂。——達賴喇嘛自律，讓你可以選擇做自己想成為的人!!全球五大最受歡迎部落格主、冥想教練曁演說家首部結合「正念」與「自律」告訴你如何內化自律，讓自律成為習慣的完全實用指南★亞馬遜網路書定4.7星級高評．權威書評網站Goodreads4.3星高分好評★【名家正念強推】吳昌衛│北醫心智意識與腦科學研究所教授梁哲維│《高能量溝通》作者、Podcast《OHMYBOOK｜哲維說書》陳德中│台灣正念工坊創辦人暨執行長愛瑞克│《內在成就》系列作者、TMBA共同創辦人溫宗堃│法鼓文理學院佛教學系助理教授趙安安│香港大學心理學博士/正念作家作者專業度____．全球五大最受歡迎的冥想部落格之一，Live and Dare創始人．作家、冥想教練、演說家、冥想應用程式顧問．澳洲冥想協會註冊教師，超過 11,000 小時的個人冥想訓練．著作有《實用冥想》，被譽為「冥想聖經」「自律」為何如此重要：▎如果想活出有意義的人生、養成良好的習慣，並且實現你的目標，有一項技能比什麼都重要——自律。▎自律讓你可以選擇，成為你想成為的人，設計你的生活，而非被動地隨波逐流。▎自律可以增強我們的信心，連結內在力量，實現長期目標，讓我們在這個充滿干擾的世界取得專注的優勢。試著想一想：▎你覺得自己在各領域中的進展，方方面面皆符合期待嗎？▎你是否一直都可以完成職場、健康、財務、人際關係、事業或心靈層面的目標？▎你現在過的日子是否符合規劃？▎你是否一直都可以做到對自己的承諾？▎你是否滿意自己使用時間、精力與生命的方式？如果你對前述問題的答案，有一個或多個是否定的，那麼我要告訴你，自律正是你缺失的一塊。何謂「自律」?自律是我們在生活中時時刻刻與自己更高層次的目標與價值維持一致的能力。它是我們克服內、外在阻礙，以及對自己有意義的一切全心投入的力量，並讓這股力量引導我們的思考方式、做出選擇和採取行動，直到圓滿完成目標。當今社會充滿各種令人分心的誘惑，而這種誘惑會削弱我們實現長遠目標的能力。喬瓦尼．迪恩斯特的《正念自律》正是針對這樣的時代困境所提出的一部深刻實用之作。本書從「正念」與「自律」這兩個看似對立的概念出發，提出一套具備高度實踐性的三大支柱模型：心氣、覺知與行動。作者認為，唯有將這三者整合，才能培養出真正持久且深層的自律。第一支柱「心氣」，代表的是與內在價值和人生目的連結的心理能量。作者引導讀者透過練

A deeply moving story of Sid the dog losing his beloved owner Sam, and finding a new kind of happy. Sid loves his best friend and owner, Sam. They share a happy life together, playing, snoozing, and meeting friends like Sophie and her mum in the park. Sid is sure that these good times will last forever, but he soon starts to notice that Sam isn’t quite himself. One morning, Sid wakes up to find that Sam isn’t there. Sid feels sad and lonely, but can Sophie help him be happy again? A gentle and ultimately uplifting introduction to life after loss, told through the eyes of a loyal dog.

Touch the magic wand to the pages to hear the mermaids and their friends come to life!It's YOU who makes the magic happen in this sound book with a difference. Each time you touch the wand to the beautifully illustrated pictures, you'll hear a sparkly magic spell. From conjuring up a breeze to help a boat sail faster, to casting a spell to help Baby Dolphin swim, there's a moment of magic on every page of the enchanting story.看開箱影片https://youtu.be/na4CUf37VjM?si=Nk_XaLQvXOK1nRfA

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life.Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 50 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege.

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new diary in the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series!Today we brainstormed strategies to #GETAMBERBACK. Our top ideas are:Send her flowersHypnotise herKidnap herTell everyone she smells like lasagneEmotionally blackmail her by making a BFF photo montageJust when Lottie thought life might be going back to normal, everything goes wrong again! Amber s hanging out with the Ultra Mean Girl Gang at school and is completely ignoring the Queens of Eight Green. Mum s gone back to work and expects Lottie to help around the house more , Bella keeps biting everyone and Pot Noodle will not stop sniffing every dog s bum.DISASTER!Now Lottie has to come up with a foolproof plan to get Amber back before her friendship group is destroyed forever. What could go wrong???Join Lottie as she battles the mean girls, takes on school injections (apparently they can go through your arm!) and even more extremely embarrassing moments.Readers LOVE Lotti

A charming, sci-fi twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new classmates are literal aliensFrom author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different.Hello, friends.I am writing this little book to document my discoveries from outer space.Things are very different here . . .James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy,he’sthe alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms.No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don’t even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.

全方位智慧流通與永續管理探討：本書共分為兩大篇：第一篇為理論與技術篇，主要將智慧流通相關理論、技術與應用，包含：大數據與人工智慧概論、物聯網技術、機器學習與深度學習等內容，進行系統性的說明與介紹；第二篇為產業應用篇，詳述物聯網（IoT）、大數據（Big Data）與人工智慧（AI）技術，在生產、零售與物流等產業的應用與發展趨勢，以及流通業因應減碳與淨零轉型，實現永續管理與發展目標，使讀者瞭解資料科學（Data Science）與智慧聯網技術（AIoT），在現代化流通與永續管理以及商業模式的運作中發揮的功能、優勢與價值。中華食品安全管制系統發展協會認證指定教材：中華食品安全管制系統發展協會﹙Chinese HACCP﹚審核通過，指定成為協會在學界與產業界，推動「HACCP智慧流通與永續管理師」與「HACCP智慧食品供應鏈與永續管理師」認證培訓課程的指定教材。同時本會與「英國皇家物流與運輸協會台灣分會(The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Taiwan, CILT Taiwan)」建立兩會合作與策略聯盟，成立「智慧流通與永續管理認證中心」，共同推動兩會相關智慧流通與永續管理認證課程。學界教學用書：本書將複雜的作業流程及營運模式，以生動活潑、易於明瞭的流程圖，搭配系統文字說明與呈現，給予讀者最佳的學習效果，有助於讀者瞭解智慧流通與永續管理的運作、價值與產業應用。適合食品餐飲業、商業、工業、農業與資訊等相關科系課程之大專院校及研究所師生，做為教學與產業研究的教科書。業界參考書：本書內容涵蓋流通產業在生產、零售、物流與永續管理等領域，從事生產、銷售與營運管理或決策工作，相關資料科學（Data Science）與資通訊技術（ICT）的知識與觀念，適合從事食品、餐飲、生產、零售、物流及資訊等相關產業界人士，充實專業知識及內部教育訓練之參考用書。

Reed Richards is Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm is the Invisible Woman, Ben Grimm is the Thing, and Johnny Storm is the Human Torch! Together they’re the Fantastic Four, the most incredible Super Hero family ever!After the Fantastic Four get a littletoogood at saving the day, Johnny has to tackle a new challenge: a quiet night at home. On a quest to relive their most exciting adventures, Johnny accidentally opens a dangerous portal to another dimension, and the Fantastic Four have to work together to fix his mistake—before it destroys the entire universe!Based on real science concepts presented by best-selling author Stacy McAnulty and full of Matt Kaufenberg’s adorable retro illustrations,Fantastic Four: A Family (Anti)Matteris a must-have for Marvel fans of all ages.

Frances loves horses and can’t wait for her first riding lesson. It can’t be all that hard, can it? From the creator ofThe Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new.Frances adores horses and knows everything about them—at least she thinks she does. But when she arrives at her friend Mae’s house for her first horseback-riding lesson sporting a bike helmet and rain boots, Frances quickly discovers that she might not know as much as she thought she did. Barns are actually a little stinky, and it takes a lot of time to brush a horse and tack it up (what does that even mean?). Not to mention that horses are much bigger in real life, and being so far off the ground can be a little scary! Will Frances be brave enough to ride Snowball all by herself, or will it be too different from what she’s imagined? Jennifer K. Mann’s exuberant story encourages readers to get back in the saddle and reminds them that sometimes reality doesn’t match our expecta

Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal.Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects.On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog: Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist;Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ. As they attempt to make their way from the Midwest all the way west to the Poppy Fields—where they hope to find Ellis, its brilliant, enigmatic founder—each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage.A high-concept speculative novel about heartache, hope, and human resilience

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth--a hungry sloth--who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink. Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?Karasuno fights their way through the preliminaries and wins, earning them a spot in the October qualifier rounds of the Spring Tournament. Their first opponent is Johzenji, an unorthodox team of partiers that leaves Karasuno baffled about how to counter them! And when Karasuno’s captain, Daichi Sawamura, is injured in the quarterfinal round, Chikara Ennoshita steps up to replace him. Will this often-overlooked team member be able to bring the team to the semifinals?

從萊特兄弟的飛行夢，到愛迪生的燈泡實驗，本書用漫畫方式講述科學史上重要發明的誕生故事，還介紹了幾位令人驚艷的兒童發明家。每則故事都帶出創新背後的努力與挑戰，讓孩子理解失敗與嘗試同樣是通往成功的關鍵一環。由 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 插畫，並由資深科學教育者 Peter Riley 審訂，內容兼顧知識性與趣味性。書中另設有重點解析頁，幫助讀者更深入了解發明原理與科學概念。An entertaining collection of comic strip stories uncovering the stories around some incredible inventions. Discover how the Wright Brothers got into flying planes, the science behind the lightbulb, some incredible child inventors and more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, science educator Peter Riley.Comic Strip Science Adventure

A human body book with a twist – discover the science behind the weird and unusual stuff our bodies can do from Dr Azmain Chowdhury, with illustrations from Daniel Nelson.You know your heart is always beating, your intestines digest your food, and even that your brain is still awake when you’re asleep – that’s no mystery. But why do we get "brain freeze" if we eat ice cream too quickly? And why on earth do we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous? And is it true we can squirt milk from our eyes?!This book focuses on the bizarre things all of our bodies do – including things we don’t understand (looking at you, appendix). Dr Azmain also asks the burning medical questions we’ve all been wondering about:Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? How long can we stay awake for? Can our hearts actually break after a romantic break-up? (Asking for a friend).Filled with gross, surprising, and downright terrifying facts, it’s bloated with cool science to impress your friend

Celebrate Jungkook, the once-in-a-generation talent at the center of BTS, in this illuminating look into the forces that have made him a global icon.Jungkook is one of the world’s biggest stars, period. His first album,Golden, sold more than 2 million copies on the day of its release and stayed on the Billboard 200 for twenty-four consecutive weeks.How did a young prodigy from South Korea make music history?The Meaning of Jungkookis an unofficial kaleidoscopic exploration of the forces that made Jungkook into the triumph he is today. The book does more than chronicle his humble beginnings in Busan and meteoric rise to fame. A lively narrative, it places Jungkook in a larger cultural and historical context, shedding light on the inner workings of the K-pop industry, internet culture, ARMY, and more. We learn that Jungkook’s ruthless work ethic is a symptom of Korean culture and its singular pursuit for excellence; his style of dance places him in the lineage of Michael Jackson; and “the

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life.“In this engaging, no-nonsense, and often extremely funny handbook on the craft behind great stories, Rob Biesenbach shares his own storytelling roadmap without hesitation, giving you precisely what you need to raise your business storytelling to an art form."Shonali Burke, ABC, President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting"There is no greater skill that will positively impact your career as much as becoming a masterful storyteller. Well-told stories have the power to teach, clarify, and inspire. Rob's experience and unique point of view makes him a go-to authority for ambitious leaders."Patricia Fripp, Past President, National Speakers Association"All the experts suggest you tell stories — but no one tells you how. That's where Unleash the Power of Storytelling comes in. Rob Biesenbach p

★ 米飛兔 × 荷蘭國家博物館！最可愛的藝術啟蒙之旅★ 精選荷蘭國家博物館經典名畫，認識林布蘭、維梅爾等藝術大師米飛兔帶領孩子走進荷蘭國家博物館，認識林布蘭、維梅爾等藝術大師的經典作品。本書將博物館名畫與迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫並排呈現，讓孩子在熟悉可愛的陪伴下輕鬆接觸藝術。作為米飛藝術系列第三冊，本書就像一次小小的博物館之旅，是適合親子共讀的藝術啟蒙書。miffy x rijksmuseum is a delightful book introducing young children to the world of art. The third in a series that began with the award-winning miffy x rembrandt (2019) and miffy x vermeer (2023).In miffy x rijksmuseum highlights of the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection have been paired with Dick Bruna's work. Popular works from various periods are showcased alongside Dick Bruna's simple and endearing illustrations.

Meet the noisiest animals in the zoo, with five exciting sounds and a spectacular pop-up surprise at the end.From a roaring tiger to a trumpeting elephant, every animal in the zoo thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

Why do your eyes blink? Why does your heart race when you run fast? How does your body know when to stop eating? This encyclopedia about the human body will answer these and many more whys and hows for you. Learning is made simpler with well-labelled diagrams and an extensive glossary of difficult words. Bonus: the engrossing book comes loaded with Isn't It Amazing—a section of fun facts to keep you glued for more.This encyclopedia is a must-read for all children!•

Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy – as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.Swing into action with LEGO Spider-Man as you explore the Spider-Verse:Features LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films, showcasing a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locationsExplore LEGO Spider-Man’s world, gadgets and suits as you find out more about the web-slinging hero and his friendsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Spider-Man minifigure insideA wonderful gift for younger kids who love LEGO, Spider-Man, or both!This entry point to the Spider-Man multiverse is the perfect gift for young fans eager to know more

#1New York Timesbestselling novelist Maggie Stiefvater dazzles in this mesmerizing portrait of an irresistible heroine, an unlikely romance, and a hotel—and a world—in peril.January 1942. The Avallon Hotel and Spa offers elegance and sophistication in an increasingly ugly world. Run with precision by June Hudson, the hotel’s West Virginia born-and-bred general manager, the Avallon is where high society goes to see and be seen, and where the mountain sweetwater in the fountains and spas can wash away all your troubles.June was trained by the Gilfoyles, the hotel’s aristocratic owners, and she has guided the Avallon skillfully through the first pangs of war. Now, though, the Gilfoyle family heir has made a secret deal with the State Department to fill the hotel with captured Axis diplomats. June must convince her staff—many of whom have sons and husbands heading to the frontlines—to offer luxury to Nazis. With a smile.She also must reckon with Tucker Minnick, the FBI agent whose coal tat

From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy "I've been asking myself all my life, 'What is the purpose of music?'" -Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician--studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States--he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music. Ma decided that he would spend his life not only performing for others, but learning from other cultures' musical traditions and fin

【前言】站在護理師的角度第六大身體評估──視覺化評估：護理師像運用聽診器一樣使用超音波真田弘美時光飛逝下，上一本著作《超音波護理實務！超音波的判讀與應用》出版至今已六年。這段期間無論是我個人或是社會都有大事發生。就我個人而言，從我任職於金澤大學開始，長達三十年以上的醫療團隊夥伴西村元一醫師，在凌雲壯志下的五十八歲離開人世。長期推廣護理超音波的西村醫師是上一本著作的共同編輯。失去他對身為護理師的我們來說真的是一大衝擊。另一方面，那個時候的我剛好參與了將自主排尿指導費納入保險的相關工作，並提出由護理師填寫排尿日誌和測餘尿量列為給付條件。傳統測餘尿量的黃金標準方式是藉由置入導尿管測量之。然而有鑑於這麼做不僅有尿路感染的風險，還會為病人帶來痛苦，日本傷口造口與失禁管理學會（Japanese Society of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Management）建議引進能即時測量的非侵入性超音波。此舉使護理師能在非診斷目的下使用超音波的情況越來越普遍。有此背景加上第一線的醫療大幅從醫院轉為居家，居家護理師運用這類超音波視覺化技術，明顯為療養病人帶來了一大福音。而這得歸功於AMED（國立研究開發法人日本醫療研究開發機構）於2017年到2019年實施的資助計畫。換句話說，在居家醫療中最令病人感到痛苦的「倒嗆」和「便秘」問題，顯然在居家護理師使用超音波並透過ICT與醫生合作下，得以在家進行有效評估。包括生命末期前進食不會倒嗆，長期仰賴挖便的病人能在廁所排便，一再驗證超音波對於療養照護大有助益。考量今後的居家醫療，包括觀察心臟衰竭、肺炎、臨終期腹水、胸水等，在醫生的指示下使用超音波影像，能讓有護理需求的療養病人無需再等待。也就是當我強烈感到有必要具體實現讓病人無須苦苦忍耐的療養生活時，很幸運的我結識了這本書的共同編輯野村岳志醫師。超音波影像視覺化的意義在於，除了必能提高護理師的評估能力外，與其他專業人員，尤其是醫師合作時，做為溝通工具幫助非常大。野村醫師告訴我，日本正積極訓練護理師在急救現場使用超音波，在今後的醫療場域中，護理師將是關鍵人物且其重要性無人能比。我和分享這段話的野村醫生，以及我還是醫事放射師時就一起工作的藪中幸一先生，三人共同完成了這本書。內容包含第一章超音波技術的概要；第二章護理師從事療養照顧工作時所需的評估技巧；第三章協助診療行為的

The breathtaking graphic novel follow-up toSaving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal for IllustrationWhen Chang meets an elderly elephant named H’non, she makes a promise to rescue her from a lifetime of captivity. Together, they embark on a quest to find a new home where H’non can live as nature intended – wild and free.Created by environmental activist Trang Nguyen – who was featured as one of the environmental heroes in episode eight of the BBC’s Planet Earth III – and award-winning manga artist Jeet Zdung,Saving H'non: Chang and the Elephantis an inspirational adventure, based on a true story, about a young conservationist who overcomes the odds to give H'non the elephant the life she deserves after 50 years of hardship.Chang’s daring story is for any young reader, animal lover and intrepid explorer who’s ready for adventure!Praise forSaving Sorya – Chang and the Sun Bear'A beautiful, moving and uplifting tale of perseverance and overcoming challenge,

'Donncha is back with another dad-sized dollop of disaster! Jam-packed with delicious doughnuts, wind-borne wellies and supermodel mutts, this chronicle of calamity is fantastic fun for all the family ... and their dog!' - Alan Nolan, author of the Molly and Bram seriesIrish rugby star and media personality Donncha O'Callaghan is back with another laugh-out-loud family story, written with Blue Peter Book Club author Karen Owen and illustrated by Jenny Taylor. When Finn, Emma, Dad and Mum participate in a family fun day to raise money for charity, their competitive nature is revealed!When the family discover that Dad's arch-rival is also competing in the family fun day, Dad is determined to win! With a welly-throwing competition, wacky races and a talent show to prepare for, the family are on a strict NO DOUGHNUTS diet and training regime.But will their efforts be enough to win the prize?Full of mishaps and chaos, this hilarious story is sure to delight all readers aged 7+, and is perfe

From author-illustrator Sally Soweol Han comes a joyful story about discovering new things and listening to the amazing world around us.A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year An ALA Notable Children's BookAfter a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle-whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears-nature's sounds are full of music.Perfect for bedtime reading, this lovely story introduces young readers to the amazing sounds all around us-nature's wonder-if we only take time to stop and listen.

A charming story about romance, friendship, and a love of books, in which two women—a lonely remote worker and a widowed single mom—and a handsome local bookstore clerk find themselves in an unusual love triangle when an anonymous note left in a book finds the wrong recipient.April, a smart and lonely tech worker worries work from home has gotten out of hand: She’s left an anonymous note in a book for Westley, the clerk at her favorite neighborhood bookstore who has a gentle smile and is always in flannel. But thanks to fate, Laura – a busy single mom who had given up on love – buys the book, finds the note, and thinks Westley has left it for her. A handsome man who loves books seems like just plot twist she has been looking for.Meanwhile, Westley—not too perceptive—is too distracted by the movie filming at the store and the ambition it’s unlocked to notice either of the two women. But as April and Laura’s anonymous correspondence continues back and forth their mundane routines are cha

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOOKER PRIZE * Longlisted for the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize - A Best Book of 2024: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, The Sunday Times (London) "Remarkable...Compelling...Fine and taut...Indelible." --The New York Times - "Moving, unnerving, and deeply sexy." --Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring - "A brilliant debut, as multi-faceted as a gem." --Kirkus Reviews A "razor-sharp, perfectly plotted" (The Sunday Times, London) tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961--a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past. A house is a precious thing... It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mother's country home,