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

From the author of Tell Me Everything, My Name is Lucy Barton and Olive Kitteridge: a gorgeous new edition of Elizabeth Strout's celebrated novel The Burgess BoysHaunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown for New York as soon as they could. Jim, a successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his bighearted brother their whole lives, something that Bob, a legal aid attorney who idolises Jim, has always taken in his stride.But when their sister desperately calls them back home to Shirley Falls to help her teenage son out of trouble, long-buried tensions begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever.A stunning story about the tragedies and triumphs of two brothers, from the bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive Kitteridge. Exploring the ties that bind us to family and home, this novel will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.Praise for Elizabe

Max是個熱愛電玩的玩家，終於有機會參加夢寐以求的「孤狼之地」遊戲大賽，卻被爸媽送去一個禁止使用電子產品的夏令營。沒有電玩，只有健康飲食、戶外活動和社交挑戰，讓習慣獨處的Max不知所措。他能適應這樣的生活嗎？還是會發現，和他人連結也能帶來另一種成長與快樂？一段關於友情、改變與自我挑戰的圖像小說旅程。A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas.Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun--a shock to the system for a lone w

The Overworld is in trouble. On the ground, a rampaging army of armor-clad zombies is roving across the biomes. In the sky, a wicked Wither is leaving a path of destruction—and Wither roses—wherever it goes. And in Bobbie’s party, the tension is tighter than a skeleton’s bowstring . . . because, somehow, Logan just became its newest member. The same Logan who set zombies on Bobbie’s village and turned her little brother, Johnny, into one of the walking dead. Who bullied her friend Ben and wrecked his adventuring career. Who was mean to his minion, Other Ben (who prefers Benjamin, actually). But as the Wither skulls start flying, this not-so-merry band needs all the help it can get. Bobbie hasn’t forgotten her main mission: Find the zombified villagers who were once her friends and family and feed them the enchanted golden apples that will turn them back. But as long as the Wither exists, there’s danger. And if there’s danger, it’s a hero’s job to fix it. As much as Bobbi

《Secret FACTopia!》收錄400則與「隱藏」相關的趣味知識，從祕密食譜、逃脫高手，到隱藏寶藏與隱形斗篷應有盡有。你會遇見會偷內衣的貓、會發光的鯊魚、偽裝成其他物品的馬桶，以及史上最大規模的捉迷藏比賽。除了知識，書中插圖還藏有十隻小老鼠等你尋找。全書結合幽默插畫與攝影，並經《大英百科全書》專家驗證，將世界上最奇妙的「隱藏」事實生動呈現，是孩子樂於與朋友家人分享的知識寶庫。📖 亮點★ 400則經驗證的隱藏趣聞★ 圖文結合，互動找圖遊戲★ 主題跨足動物、歷史與奇聞Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

智慧、戰爭與勇氣的女神雅典娜，從宙斯頭顱中誕生，展開不凡神話人生。本書以圖像與明快敘事，重現她如何影響眾神與人類，也揭開挑戰她之人將面臨的驚人命運。適合神話迷與圖像小說讀者。**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS**Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage in this stunning graphic novel. From her extraordinary birth – sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache – to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path.Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of one of the most fearless ancient goddesses, and the tales of a world where humans, gods and goddesses could meet. This action-packed graphic novel is illustrated and written by the brilliantly talented sister duo, Isabel and Imogen Greenberg.

本書以大地女神蓋亞為主角，描繪她創造世界卻無法阻止眾神野心，導致戰爭與毀滅的神話故事。透過圖像，呈現創造與失控的張力，以及對世界不放棄的守護信念，是一部兼具娛樂與寓意的圖像小說。**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS**Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it in this fascinating graphic novel.She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls tumbling over cliffs and created the tides that sloshed on the shore. But she also created a force she couldn’t control: the ambition of gods. Gaia watched as the gods fought brutal wars and manipulated mortals such as Hercules and Achilles, disturbing peace on Earth.Storms raged, fires blazed and people, animals and plants suffered. Gaia begged the gods to look after her creation, but no one listened. Gaia never gave up fighting fo

A boy and his dog head to the beach and find that appearances can be deceiving in this story of an unexpected hero from former British Children's Laureate Anthony Browne. Danny isn't expecting much excitement when he sets off with his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the shore. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick, who's gone off to be with his friends. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny finds it boring. His mom tells him to keep his eyes open: "You never know what you might see." At the beach, a game of fetch leads to a close examination of sand treasures, until Danny spies an excited crowd waving at the ocean's edge. Is there anything he and Scruff can do to help? In this visually striking picture book, Anthony Browne turns his hyperrealistic lens to a story about an ordinary day that becomes something extraordinary.

As seen on BBC Two's 'Between the Covers'Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard’s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . .. Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers – Hugh, Edward and Rupert – return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children.There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblings’ fears and heartache. Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented paint

From Bolivia's bustling markets to the massive and scorching Sahara Desert, see the world with this beautifully illustrated atlas. Children's Illustrated World Atlas is divided into six main sections, each devoted to a continent. Within each continent, a country or a region is explored in detail through stunning maps showcasing cities, towns, rivers, mountain ranges, and other geographical features. Apart from the geography of a region, Children's Illustrated World Atlas also provides interesting information about the people, their traditions, politics, and economics through spectacular images and snippets of facts. Take a trip around the world with Children's Illustrated World Atlas, from the majestic Himalayas to the Carnival of Venice. This colorful and comprehensive book is the perfect addition to every book shelf at home or school.

IF YOU HAVE A SHRED OF PRIDE LEFT, STAND UP AND FIGHT!Inside the ruthless scenarios of TWSA, something as simple as getting a meal is a life-or-death struggle. With all the food destroyed by the goblin, Dokja’s group is forced to venture into the dark tunnels full of vicious creatures. But in the cruel new world, monsters are not the most dangerous enemies...Fear and desperation among the survivors cause Geumho Station to erupt into wanton bloodshed. And amid the chaos, Huiwon’s true power awakens—the Time of Judgment is here!

Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place. When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don't know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying. But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals--like bao, dumplings, and bok choy--she realizes home isn't so far away after all. Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo's breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.

她不說西班牙語，也不確定自己的根在哪。與父親共度的夏天，讓Almudena一步步走進一個多元又真實的社區，重新建構自己。《Brownstone》獲Printz獎與Kirkus年度好書等多項榮譽，是一本幽默卻動人的成長圖像小說。WINNER OF THE PRINTZ AWARDAn exciting teen coming-of-age epic from author Samuel Teer and debut graphic novel artist Mar Julia, Brownstone is a vivid, sweeping, ultimately hopeful story about navigating your heritage, even when you feel like you don’t quite fit in.A Harvey Award Nominee!An Indie Next List Selection!A Kirkus Reviews Best Book!A Publishers Weekly Best Book!“Angsty. Awkward. With a scrappy heart of gold, Brownstone is a must-read for anyone who’s ever felt totally out of place.” —Gabby Rivera, bestselling author of Juliet Takes a BreathAlmudena has always wondered about the dad she never met.Now, with her white mother headed on a once-in-a-lifetime trip without her, she’s left alone with her Guatemalan father for an entire summer. Xavier seems happy to see her, but he expects her to live in (and help fix up) his old, broken-down brownstone. And all along, she m

PowerShell針對管理任務（admin tasks）提供了完整的命令列控制（command line control）功能，讓我們可以處理像是新增使用者、匯出資料、檔案管理等任務。無論是編寫單行的命令還是複雜的指令碼，用以管理雲端資源和CI/CD管線，PowerShell都能擔當重任。而現在PowerShell是真正的跨平台工具，當我們在Windows、Linux和macOS之間切換時，甚至不需要更換指令碼語言。 本書的前身是PowerShell領域權威、社群傳奇人物Don Jones和Jeffery Hicks合著的暢銷書《Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches》，已經有超過10萬名讀者運用前三個版本成功自學，堪稱全世界最熱賣的PowerShell書籍之一。本書被翻譯成多種不同的語言，為許多人打開了接觸PowerShell的大門。 作者群利用短篇教學和實作練習，循序漸進、由淺入深，引導讀者從第一個命令開始，一直到為Windows、Linux和macOS編寫及偵錯可重複使用的指令碼（reusable script）。每天只要投入一個小時（午餐時間正是一段適合閱讀的時間），持續閱讀一個月後，很快就能學會使用PowerShell處理日趨複雜的自動化任務。 ✍本書特色✍★利用說明系統來進行探索★在macOS和Linux上使用PowerShell★背景作業和自動化技巧★管理各大雲端服務供應商的雲端服務★常用語法和命令的速查表 本書的目標讀者相當廣泛，但主要還是針對剛開始學習PowerShell的人。相關的工作職位包括技術客服、伺服器管理員等。讀者不需要有PowerShell或Bash的使用經驗。

A 300-piece jigsaw and accompanying book show how all living things are related.A colourful 300-piece puzzle featuring a graphic illustration of the tree of life, from microscopic bacteria to towering trees and sleepy sloths. It's accompanied by a book packed with information on the tree of life, the plants and creatures in it, and what makes a living thing.

From an old-fashioned biplane taking off to a helicopter flying over a canyon, there are all kinds of exciting flying machines to discover in this novelty book... and when you press the button on each page you can hear each one and switch on its lights. The charmingly illustrated animal pilots are shown landing a sea plane on the water, guiding a jet airliner through the clouds and wowing the crowds with a spectacular acrobatic display at the end.

跟著一頭巨大的藍鯨，一起看看牠在海底變成「鯨落」後，如何讓全新的海底世界開始熱鬧起來！藍鯨雖然離開了，但牠的身體會慢慢沉到深海，沿途變成盲鰻、小螃蟹、魚類和許多微小生物的美味大餐與舒適小家。從胖胖大鯨魚到乾淨骨骼，每一階段都孕育新的生命。這本以細緻圖畫呈現的科普繪本，用最溫柔的方式告訴孩子：生命會結束，但也會帶來新的開始。Winner of the Robert F. Sibert MedalFollow a blue whale’s enormous body to the bottom of the ocean, where it sets the stage for a bustling new ecosystem to flourish.All living things must one day die, and Earth’s largest creature, the majestic blue whale, is no exception. But in nature, death is never a true ending. When this whale closes her eyes for the last time in her 90-year life, a process known as whale fall is just beginning. Her body will float to the surface, then slowly sink through the deep; from inflated behemoth to clean-picked skeleton, it will offer food and shelter at each stage to a vast diversity of organisms, over the course of a century and beyond. Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin’s astonishing artwork enriches and amplifies engaging, well-researched text by Bill Nye the Science Guy writer Lynn Brunelle. Youn

「對於那些參與系統開發或關注如何降低系統風險的人，這是一本必看的書籍」 -Alyssa Miller, 駭客暨資訊安全傳教士 「對於專注交付安全性設計的讀者，本書將威脅建模方法與現代軟體的開發方式保持一致，是一本全方面比較威脅建模技術的書籍。」 -Brook S.E. Schoenfield, 《Securing Systems: Applied Security Architecture and Threat Models》作者，資訊安全架構師 在軟體開發生命週期中，威脅建模往往是最基本但卻容易被誤解的一環。無論您是資訊安全從業人員或開發團隊成員，本書將幫助您更好地理解如何應用威脅建模的核心概念，在實務上保護您的系統免受威脅。 威脅建模技巧旨在編寫代碼之前，以具有成本效益的方式發現和解決潛在問題。使用威脅建模技術並不需要高階資安知識，也不需要付出鉅額維護成本。本書作者Izar Tarandach和Matthew J. Coles在本書中介紹了可以在您的組織中處理和執行威脅模型分析的各種方法。 ‧探索用以保護資料和系統功能的威脅建模基本特性及機制 ‧了解保護機制、隱私性、和安全性之間的關係 ‧識別評估系統安全性的關鍵特徵 ‧深入認識用於威脅模型分析系統的流行和專業技術 ‧眺望威脅建模、敏捷開發(Agile development methodologies)和開發維運自動化(DevOps automation)的未來發展 ‧查找常見問題的答案，包括如何避免常見的威脅建模陷阱

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure.Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would:- make rude noises from BOTH ENDS...- pick his nose with his little toe...- eat the skins of bananas, hurling out the tasty part inside.NASA's scientists thought he'd be the PERFECT chimp to send into space. Little did Chump know that he had been selected for a deadly-dangerous mission.If a chimp could orbit Earth, then chances were a human could too.With Chump the chimp at the controls of a spacecraft, what could possibly go wrong? As it turned out, EVERYTHING.Blast off with Chump, and encounter dog space pirates, evil insects, and the silliest chimpanzee who ever lived in this wildly funny space opera, fully illustrated in fantastic colour.David Walliams was most recently Children's number one bestseller with The Blunders TCM Chart, 14 October 2023).

A picture book from an award-winning artist that uses vibrant reds and blues to stunningly evoke the intensity of a heatwave and the refreshing relief that comes with an unexpected downpour of a cooling rain.Sweltering. Sweating. It’s 100 degrees… even in the shade.Games are canceled, temperatures reach record highs. The sun is hot.Finally, a wind picks up. One rain drop. Then another. A downpour. The sun sets and the moon rises, Relief at last.Heatwave is a book that vividly evokes a universal feeling--when the air is so hot and heavy you can barely move, when the sun is so bright your eyes play tricks on you. Renowned artist, writer and MacArthur genuis grant recipient, Lauren Redniss’s choice to use just two vibrant and contrasting colors in her artwork and spare text makes for a bold and interesting exploration of extreme weather. Even the book itself is saturated in red as if the book itself is burning up.

A witty and anarchic tale from master storyteller Didier Lévy. The hippopotamus is feeling worried. Is his bottom too big? All the other animals have an opinion, but nobody can agree and things soon start to get out of hand.Is there a way to sort out the mess? Didier Lévy’s subversive story is accompanied by Marc Boutavant’s glorious illustrations, which perfectly capture the characters’ idiosyncrasies, mannerisms and hilarious reactions. Hippobottomus will reassure all young readers beset by body insecurity, and remind them above all that in life, keeping a sense of proportion is key.

本書 Lunar Boy 描寫一位來自月球的男孩 Indu，在地球上努力尋找歸屬感的故事。自從他與收養他的母親離開太空船、搬進新家庭後，生活便充滿不確定：同學認為他很奇怪、筆友的回信讓他忐忑、繼家人之間的距離也讓他不知如何融入。更讓他困擾的是，忙碌的母親似乎無暇聽他傾訴。在孤單的某一刻，他向月球呼喚，希望能回到從前的家，而月球竟回應了。隨著新年將近、約定之日逼近，Indu 在意外的地方找到友誼，也開始理解「家」的真正意義。他必須在離開與留下之間做出選擇。For fans of The Witch Boy and Squished, Lunar Boy is a must-have heartwarming coming-of-age graphic novel about a young boy from the moon who discovers a home in the most unlikely places, from debut twin creators Jes and Cin Wibowo. Indu, a boy from the moon, feels like he doesn't belong. He hasn't since he and his adoptive mom disembarked from their spaceship--their home--to live on Earth with their new blended family. The kids at school think he's weird, he has a crush on his pen pal who might not like him back, and his stepfamily doesn't seem to know what to do with him. Worst of all, Indu can't even talk to his mom about how he's feeling because she's so busy.In a moment of loneliness, Indu calls out to the moon, begging them to take him back. And against a

From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny snowy companion picture book that teaches kids about winter, adapting to change, and the seasons.Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it? You bet he will! Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears. Is there a snow thief on the loose?With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of winter is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a snow thief on the loose, or is something else going on in Squirrel's forest? A perfect exploration of change―both seasonal, and the anxiety that change sometimes causes. Bonus material explaining about the changing of the seasons. Poised to be a new fall classic.Pick up The Snow Thief if you are looking for:*A classic read for ages 4 and up*Back to school books, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!*

Size isn’t all that matters;if you’re little, you’re not least,As you will soon discoverwhen you meet a minibeast! Say hello to a grumpy ladybird, a shy snail and a baking bee in this hilarious book with innovative pop-ups and rhyming text. A brilliant book of pop-up minibeasts!

The million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s poignant Before We Say Goodbye, translated from Japanese, explores the age-old question: what would you do if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?The regulars at the magical Cafe Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary, secret menu time travel offering. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family, and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks and there are rules to follow. Travellers must have visited the cafe previously and most importantly, must return to the present in the time it takes for their coffee to go cold.In the tradition of Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold series, readers are be introduced to a new set of visitors:- The husband with something important left to say- The woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell- The woman who couldn’t answer a propos

A 300-piece dinosaur jigsaw with a picture puzzle book.A stunning 300-piece jigsaw crammed with dinosaurs plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful, sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a dinosaur wearing a watch or eating an ice-cream? How about a pair of goggles, a key and lots more?

BEST OF THE YEARSchool Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • The Horn Book • Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Chicago Public Library • Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Council Dynamic Duo Lesléa Newman and Susan Gal invite readers on a neighborhood stroll and everyone is invited - including YOU! Especially YOU!From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.But — not yet! — his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until… At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it?A truly JOYFUL mo

An ALSC's 2025 Día Booklist for Birth to Pre-KA Publishers Weekly Best Picture Book of 2024A 2025 ALSC Notable Children’s BookA Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2024A New York Public Library Best Book of 2024American Booksellers Association May/June 2024 Kids’ Indie Next List PickCSMCL Best Books of 2024Common Sense Media’s Best Books of 2024A Bank Street Best Book of 2025From Sibert honor-winning author Traci Sorell and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Michaela Goade comes a heartwarming picture book about a Native American family and the joys of moving back to their ancestral lands. Today is a day of excitement--it's time to move! As a young Cherokee girl says goodbye to the swing, the house, and the city she's called home her whole life, she readies herself for an upcoming road trip. While her mother drives, she draws in her sketchbook the changing landscape outside her window. She looks forward to the end of their journey, where she'll eat the feast her extended family prepared, play in t

Skandar faces his greatest challenge yet in the thrilling third installment of the Skandar series from New York Times bestselling author A.F. Steadman!To survive their third year of training, Skandar and his friends must complete a series of terrifying trials across the Island’s elemental zones. Friendships, allegiances, and rider-unicorn bonds will be pushed to the limit—only the strongest will make it.Meanwhile, Skandar’s sister, Kenna, has finally reached the Eyrie. But with a forged bond to a wild unicorn, she is alienated and alone. And when a terrible discovery puts the future of the Island in peril, all fingers point in one direction…As suspicions grow and dark forces assemble, Skandar must decide where his loyalties lie. How far is he willing to go—for Kenna, and for the Eyrie?

From the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. After her dad abruptly abandons her family and her mom moves them a million miles from their Chicago home, Noor Khan is forced to start the last quarter of her senior year at a new school, away from everything and everyone she knows and loves. Reeling from being uprooted and deserted, Noor is certain the key to survival is to keep her head down and make it to graduation. But things aren't so simple. At school, Noor discovers hundreds of books have been labeled "obscene" or "pornographic" and are being removed from the library in accordance with a new school board policy. Even worse, virtually all the banned books are by queer and BIPOC authors. Noor can't sit back and do nothing, because that goes against everything she believes in, but challenging the status quo just might put a target on her back. Can she effect

After his imprisonment in Green Island, Kun-lin struggles to pick up where he left off ten years earlier. He reconnects with his childhood crush Kimiko and finds work as an editor, jumping from publisher to publisher until finally settling at an advertising company. But when manhua publishing becomes victim to censorship, and many of his friends lose their jobs, Kun-lin takes matters into his own hands. He starts a children's magazine, Prince, for a group of unemployed artists and his old inmates who cannot find work anywhere else. Kun-lin's life finally seems to be looking up... but how long will this last? Forty years later, Kun-lin serves as a volunteer at the White Terror Memorial Park, promoting human rights education. There, he meets Yu Pei-Yun, a young college professor who provides him with an opportunity to reminisce on his past and how he picked himself up after grappling with bankruptcy and depression. With the end of martial law, Kun-lin and other former New-Lifers felt com

楊渡上窮碧落下黃泉地追索報導文學的身世，從起源、濫觴到工業革命後報紙新聞報導興起，以及真正意義上報導文學的誕生後，舉凡原理、定義、定位、形式、內容、精神、方法等，無一掛漏，完整講述報導文學寫作法。書中列舉古今中外報導文學、不可錯過的經典與當代名著，含括義大利《馬可‧波羅遊記》，中國唐朝《悟空入竺記》，德國海因里希．海涅《哈茨山遊記》，捷克伊貢．艾爾溫．基希〈一種危險的文學形式〉，民初朱自清〈執政府大屠殺記〉、夏衍《包身工》、黃鋼〈開麥拉之前的汪精衛〉，美國傑克．倫敦的《深淵居民》、約翰．里德《震撼世界的十天︰蘇聯的誕生》、愛德加．帕克斯．史諾的《紅星照耀中國》、斯塔茲．特克爾《美國夢》，哥倫比亞加布列．賈西亞．馬奎《一個海難倖存者的故事》、《智利祕密行動》，俄羅斯斯維拉娜．亞歷塞維奇《二手時代：追求自由的烏托邦之路二手時間》、《車諾比的聲音：來自二十世紀最大災難的見證》，波蘭維特多．沙博爾夫斯基《獨裁者的廚師》，臺灣官鴻志〈不孝兒英伸〉、藍博洲《幌馬車之歌》、白曉紅《隱形性產業：英國移民性工作者》和《邊境人生：在歐洲顛沛流離的難民與移民》還有《再見，烏斯曼：Made in Italy 背後的剝削和種族隔離》、關曉榮《八尺門：再現2%的希望與奮鬥》和《尊嚴與屈辱──國境邊陲．蘭嶼1987》、范毅舜的《老家人：范毅舜攝影文集老家人》，中國張辛欣、桑曄《北京人：一百個普通人的自述》，以及楊渡撰寫的《民間的力量》、《強控制解體》、《簡吉：臺灣農民運動史詩》、《未燒書》等書。《我們如何記憶這時代──報導文學十三講》是報導文學大家楊渡曾經身在高雄拆船廠、臺灣鹿港反杜邦運動、蘭嶼反核運動，乃至中國六四天安門事件的在場者，用盡心神見證及書寫的報導文學全攻略，涉及了許多採訪實作的建議與討論；同時也是楊渡對《人間》雜誌創刊人陳映真念茲在茲的永恆之問「人應該怎樣活著，才算是真正的活過？」的致敬與回應。「在重大的事件中，新聞關注的是事件發生的事實，而報導文學關注的，永遠是人，是生命。新聞只要講清楚事件的來龍去脈，但文學是要描寫其中的人性。報導文學之不同於一般新聞，不僅是文學，也不僅是故事，而是觀點。報導文學是「入世」的文學，甚至是「淑世」的文學。事實只代表一部分的真相，它並不等於全局的真實。要看清局部的真相，不能只看局部的現象，而是要有更大的全局的觀照，才能了解事件的脈絡。對新聞來說，局部

Move the sliders back and forth in this delightful sound book to see and hear the world of dogs and cats come to life. From barking and meowing to guzzling dinner and splashing in puddles, there are eight different lively pets to discover. Each slider makes one sound when you move it one way and a completely different sound when you move it back again, creating a unique and exciting surprise for babies and toddlers.

這是一部融合優雅與真誠的悲喜劇小說，描寫一段橫跨半世紀、突破階級與成見的愛情故事。富豪世家之子費洛・康文頓俊美迷人、揮金如土，卻深深愛上來自新澤西猶太家庭的平凡作家奈特。從耶魯校園到紐約、好萊塢，再走向世界，他們的愛穿越同志解放、愛滋危機與平權浪潮。這本機智動人的小說，是對永恆愛情與時代變遷的深情致敬。“A case study in elegant, honest tragicomedy…by the genuinely hilarious Paul Rudnick” (Gary Shteyngart, New York Times bestselling author) that follows the decades-long, rule-breaking romance between the son of one of America’s wealthiest families and a middle-class aspiring author.Devastatingly handsome and insanely rich, Farrell Covington is capable of anything and impossible to resist. He’s a clear-eyed romantic, an aesthete but not a snob, self-indulgent yet wildly generous. As the son of one of the country’s most powerful and deeply conservative families, the world could be his. But when he falls for Nate Reminger, an aspiring writer from a nice Jewish family in Piscataway, New Jersey, the results are passionate and catastrophic.Together, the two embark on a unique romance that spans half a century. They are inseparable—except for

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. Dan is the owner of a caf? living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once. Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu's evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.

當姊妹成長路線漸行漸遠，一場夏令營能否重新搭起彼此的橋梁？Claire堅定擁抱台灣文化，而Michelle則渴望融入同儕，即使意味著否認自己的身分。父母的安排，讓她們一同參加台裔美國夏令營，原本不情願的同行，卻開啟了一段理解文化與修補情感的旅程。From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters--one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it--who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Would you rather blend in or stand out? Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer conti

A Peanuts gang for a new generation! Three charming adventures of the Mile End Kids — Colette's Lost Pet, Maya's Big Scene and Albert's Quiet Quest — are now available in a special gift edition, perfect for fans old and new.In these three heartwarming, funny and colorful adventures, the neighborhood kids of Montreal's Mile End navigate the ups and downs of friendship. This striking omnibus edition includes:Colette's Lost Pet: Colette is self-conscious about making friends. When she meets the Mile End gang, she doesn't know what to say — so she hastily invents a lost pet! What will happen when her new friends catch on?Maya's Big Scene: Maya's latest theatrical work is almost ready for a public performance, but she quickly learns that her actors' visions for the show might not match hers. Can Maya learn to lead by example?Albert's Quiet Quest: Albert just wants to read his book in peace . . . but there are so many distractions in the neighborhood — what's a book-loving introvert to do? W

A fun jigsaw featuring a clock with movable hands, with a book about how to tell the time.This appealing book and jigsaw is the perfect way to help children grow in confidence as they learn to tell the time. The brightly illustrated 100-piece jigsaw features familiar daily scenes such as getting up and having breakfast, as well as a clock face with movable hands that children can set to different times. The accompanying book explains different aspects of telling the time, from hours, minutes and seconds to digital and 24-hour clocks, in a clear and accessible way.

Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story- heaps of extra material at th

This fun and familiar tale of cat chase invites you to spot Cat in every scene as he hides from Suzy, from award-winning author and illustrator, Eva Eland.Suzy is visiting Auntie today, and she wants to play with Cat. But where is he? Always just out of her reach, Suzy calls for him – all she wants to do is play dressing up, or dance together, or pretend they’re mummy and baby . . . but Cat doesn’t like the sound of that one bit. Will he change his mind at nap time, when Suzy is quiet and curled up in bed?