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The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

Expand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts that hit especially close to home! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.There’s no escaping gross stuff—even in the comfort of your own home! Discover icky, disgusting fun facts about your body, beloved places like the kitchen, your favorite furry pets, and the creepy-crawlies you pretend don’t exist.From barf to toilets to cockroaches (oh my!), what’s gross has never been so fun!

In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a “mission impossible” as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.

This beautiful box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader."I was so obsessed with this book. . .. The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." New York Times Book Review Pre-order Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth Hunger Games book - releasing March 2025 There is only one rule: kill or be killed. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded b

Bo and the unicorns meet a majestic griffin who is guarding an ancient secret in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Owl Diaries!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this eleventh book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, a terrible storm ruins homes all across Sparklegrove Forest. Bo and the unicorns go to the castle to seek help from Queen Juniper. They learn there is an ancient spell that can restore everyone's homes. But in order to perform that spell, they need to find a cave of ancient gold that is guarded by a mythical creature. Will Bo and the other unicorns be able to save the forest? With full-color artwork through

Fans of Pokémon won't want to miss this cool graphic novel with 2 new stories!This 128-page, full-colour graphic novel includes two stories jam-packed with adventure and Pokémon battles.First, Ash is determined to help his friend's mum who has been taken by a mysterious Ultra Beast through an Ultra Wormhole! But when he finally reaches her, only a Z-move can get her back. Is Ash up for the challenge? Then, Ash takes on his first assignment as an Ultra Guardian on an action-packed Ultra mission!With tons of art on every page from the animated show airing on Disney XD, this comic book is the perfect new format for Pokémon fans.

This rich and enjoyable book recounts the tangled, dynamic encounters through which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries'A rich history… Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly' - Rana Mitter, Financial TimesThis rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encountersFrom the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires fantastically far away. By the twentieth century much of Asia might have come under Western rule after centuries of warfare, but its intellectual, artistic and spiritual influence was fighting back.The Light of Asia is a wonderfully varied and entertaining history of the many ways in

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Kirrin Island to help crack the mystery of the forgotten treasure. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.'A rip-roaring delight. Captures the spirit of Blyton with a fresh, fun new story.' Anna James, author of Pages and Co and Alice With a WhyCan the new Famous Five catch the thief and find the forgotten treasure before it's too late? Join the original Famous Five and a new group of children in this thrilling adventure series by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton.When Fran, Tom, Maddy and Gilbert the dog stay with Professor George Kirrin for the holidays, they soon find themselves caught up in a robbery of a top-secret treasure map. Professor George will have to tell them about an old case of the Famous Five if they're ever going to catch the thief and rescue the forgotten treasure...The Famous Five

A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden!The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard.She never arrives at her destination.Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet. And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself--and he

The first in a hilarious middle-grade series about a whip-smart inventor and amateur sleuth with a taste for adventure—a recipe for fun sprinkled with mystery, villainy, silliness, heart, and hope.Bridget Baxter is the very last orphan at the Orphanage for Errant Childs, left at the mercy of the awful Ms. Acrid and her foul-smelling fish sandwiches. Ms. Acrid's mission is to make Bridget's life a misery. But Bridget is more than a match for her.When kindly Mr. Vanderpuff arrives at the Orphanage in search of a child to care for, Bridget thinks her luck has finally turned. Mr. Vanderpuff is the village baker, and his shop is a world of wonders. But they soon discover that Bridget is absolutely terrible at baking. When Ms. Acrid returns for the ultimate revenge, Bridget must open the Locked and Secret Door, navigate Ms. Acrid's spiderweb of booby traps, and use her unique baking skills to save herself—and Mr. Vanderpuff—from certain disaster.Join Bridget as she dons her chef whites and g

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, perfect for curling up with and getting cosy!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Step into the calm and comforting world of Girl Moments, with 45 unique illustrations to help you pause and take in the little joys – from a warm cup of tea in the morning to cosying up in bed with a book. Drift away into the soft, soothing vibes and rediscover the simple comforts that make every day a little brighter. Girl Moments has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to lifeSuitable for children.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!NPR 2024 "Books We Love" Selection"Shuster crafts an intimate account of the Russian invasion, which vividly captures Zelensky's transformation from a clean-cut funnyman into a war hero out of central casting." --New York Times Book Review; Editors' Choice Selection"The Showman surpasses all similar efforts to date and is set to be the standard by which all other works on Mr. Zelensky and Ukraine's wartime politics will be judged." --Wall Street JournalA monumental account of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the forging of a leader, The Showman provides an insider's perspective on the war reshaping our world, based on unprecedented access to Volodymyr Zelensky and the high command in Kyiv.Time correspondent Simon Shuster chronicles the life and leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky from the dressing rooms of his variety shows to the muddy trenches of Ukraine's war with Russia. Based on four years of reporting; extensive travels with President Zelensky to th

With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen--from murder to a second chance at love--in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine. But for bestselling mystery author Kate Valentine, it's more like a nightmare. Why Kate agreed to attend her ex-fianc?s wedding is its own enigma, but she'll plaster on a fake smile for two nights, with the aid of free champagne, naturally. And because the groom happens to be her editor, she'll try to finish a draft of her latest Loretta Starling mystery as a wedding gift. But when the bride is poisoned and Kate stumbles across a dead body, she finds herself in a real-life mystery that eerily echoes the plot of her latest novel. And the only person who seems willing to help Kate catch the killer is Jake Hawkins, aka: the Hostralian; aka: Kate's biggest romantic regr

Cross lava caves, enchant armor, and travel into the Nether and beyond with the Official Minecraft Workbook for 2nd Grade! Includes 100+ colorful reward stickers.Pick up your pencils and get ready to learn with creepers, piglins, Endermen, and more—in the Official Minecraft Workbook series! With playful, game-based reading and math exercises, inventive end-of-lesson Minecraft Missions, reward stickers, and a fun completion certificate, second graders will practice and reinforce key classroom concepts including:sight wordsspelling and vocabularydecoding wordsexploring numbers and valuesmulti-digit addition and subtractionparts of speech and reading... and more!

薇兒特在戰火中成長，也在選擇中堅定。隨著敵人逼近，她必須離開保護她的城牆，尋找新的力量與真相。這趟旅程，充滿未知與危險，但也是她守護所愛之人的唯一希望。《第四翼》《鐵焰》後的全新篇章，作者以細膩筆觸，描繪出在黑暗中尋找光亮的勇氣與信念。DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping a secret so

The Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series—adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island―and to their new friend―than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner'sSurprise Islandchapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readersuse basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

內容介紹: 用自己的電腦也能從零開始建構 LLM 模型！LLM 的參數真的非常多~ 動輒就數千億個參數，一般家用電腦是跑不動的；再加上 LLM 模型架構、注意力機制的運作都非常複雜，要深入理解也有不小的門檻。★ 機器學習專家 Sebastian Raschka 特別規劃了一整套的教練式教學，透過較小型的資料集，讓您能在一般電腦上跟著步驟實作，並逐步理解大型語言模型的架構與技術！- 本書涵蓋了建構 LLM 的完整過程，包括處理資料集、實作模型架構、注意力機制、使用無標籤的資料進行預訓練，以及針對特定任務的微調技術 (分類任務微調與指令微調)。- 書中每一步驟都有清楚的文字、圖解和程式範例，帶著你從零開始撰寫一個基礎模型，並將其進化為文本分類工具，最終創建一個能夠理解並回應對話指令的聊天機器人。★ 經驗豐富的開發者與初學者，都可以學習到如何一步步建構一個 GPT，掌握創建 LLM 所需的基本概念與實作技巧！- 如果是具備基礎機器學習知識、中階 Python 技能的讀者，作者提供了許多額外資源，包含完整程式碼範例 (GitHub 儲存庫)、參考文獻與延伸閱讀 (像是如何應用更大規模的模型參數)、優化訓練迴圈與進階的 LoRA 微調方法，讓您可以再進一步深入學習，持續往專家邁進！- 對於初學者來說，作者在附錄中有提供 PyTorch 基礎知識與安裝解說，而小編則在內文中適當添加註解，幫助讀者能更好地理解內容。另外，旗標更準備了 Colab 線上資源，讓您理論、實作都能暢通無阻。就算是程式語言小白，初入門也能無痛學習、打好 LLM 的基礎~一起提前起跑，搶佔 LLM 理論知識與 GPT 模型實作的先機，為自己投資一個無限的未來！本書特色: 「親手實現LLM，就能破解AI落地應用的層層關卡！」——溫怡玲｜人工智慧科技基金會 執行長▌專業推薦 ▌林筱玫｜台灣人工智慧協會 執行長 馬偉雲｜中央研究院 資訊科學研究所 副研究員郭興安｜永豐餘投控 資安長暨元信達資訊 總經理黃逸華｜美商WSP集團 臺灣區分公司 策略長蕭安助｜和碩聯合科技 人工智慧發展處 副總經理● 長年 4.5 顆星好評並翻譯成多國語言的暢銷書《Python Machine Learning》作者 Sebastian Raschka 又一最新力作 ● 本書於 Amazon 上獲 4.7 顆星好評

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region’s Gym battles. For Casey, it’s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it’s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry and Casey continue to search for the lost Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield as Henry trains the Kubfu, the Pokémon from the Isle of Armor. But a new danger presents itself…Can our team figure out how to reverse the effects of Eternatus’s poison?!

The perfect gift for Valentine's Day with animal friends to meet behind each door.Join all the animals in the woods as they give gifts to one another on this special occasion. Bear has a lollipop for her best friend Fox, but who will Fox give a gift to this Valentine's Day? Knock on the door and open it to find out! Each page has a shaped door to open with clues hidden in the pictures to help you guess who's at home!There's one more title to collect in the series: Guess Who? Boo to You!

More heartwarming and humorous adventures await in the fourth book of this graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun! Gabby’s got a packed schedule with about a hundred different camps plus playing host to her mysterious cousin visiting from out of town. Meanwhile Mindy is headed to her dad’s house for a month-long stay. With so much going on, the girls are looking forward to scaling back and taking it easy this summer. . . with one exception.When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client’s house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone’s hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing a side business all on her own could prove that she is much more capable than her mom might t

Learn the tragic origins of the wicked Arch-Illager in this official Minecraft novel, a prequel to Minecraft Dungeons!Brave heroes have banded together to take a perilous journey through the war-torn Overworld to defeat the Arch-Illager and his formidable army. But how did that army come to be? And just where did the Arch-Illager come from?The terrible truth behind the Arch-Illager is that he never asked for ultimate power. Known as Archie, this little Illager is bullied by his fellow Illagers and mistrusted by fearful Villagers. Archie only ever wanted a place to call home, but he finds himself shunned by all. As he wanders through deep forests and up craggy mountains, he stumbles upon a dark cavern—with a sinister secret waiting inside.Archie discovers an object that whispers to him promises of power: the Orb of Dominance. With it, Archie realizes he can wield incredible magic and reshape a world that turned its back on him. All he needs to do is exactly what it tells him . . .After

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned!Bobbie is on a mission.She’s already survived one encounter with Logan, thezombie-herdingjerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. And now she won’t rest until she stops his evil plan to conquer the Overworld with his zombie horde. But the closer she gets to foiling Logan, the further away she gets from her original goal: finding a cure for her zombie brother.Ben is on . . . babysitting duty.Separated from Bobbie, Ben is now in charge of caring for herzombie-fiedlittle brother, Johnny, and keeping up with his Zombie Obedience Lessons. Lessons that are going well! Johnny doesn’t even need his leash anymore, and he hardly tries to eat people at all—unless they really, really deserve it. Logan’s abandoned lair is even starting to feel a little like home.But while doing a little spring cleaning, Ben discovers Logan’s secret diary, filled with all his biggest plots, including

本書提供讀者運用生成式AI工具協助文字與圖像創作的全面性學習體驗，引導讀者充分掌握生成式AI在文字與圖像的相關應用，並在各種場域中運用這些技術。 全書共12章，第1章從AI的基本原理到ChatGPT的運作方式，介紹人工智慧與ChatGPT；第2、3章開啟ChatGPT的大門，透過實際案例引導讀者進行實作演練與案例分析；第4章聚焦於ChatGPT在推薦系統中的應用；第5章運用案例式推理機制、本體論發展出整合本體論之案例式推理，闡釋如何運用ChatGPT發展智慧型應用；第6、7章著重於文本與文案創作的應用，包括文章文體、文字風格以及新聞寫作與編輯等應用；第8章介紹運用ChatGPT學習Python程式設計；第9章介紹生成式人工智慧在圖像生成中的應用和挑戰；第10、11、12章詳細解說Bing Image Creator、DreamStudio以及Stable Diffusion等圖像AI生成工具，並示範如何運用這些工具生成優質圖像，並引導讀者透過實作演練，創造出引人注目的優質圖像。 第二版新增ChatGPT的進階應用，讓讀者能更加了解資訊科技的多種面向，深深體會人工智慧的奧妙之處。 各章章末均安排作業，供讀者自我練習並複習該章所學。除了第1及第9章之外，各章章末還有實際演練單元，引導讀者在實作中掌握學習成效。各章的作業、演練均須讀者自行練習，不提供解答，出版公司與銷售單位亦無法提供解答。自學讀者選購前請知悉。

ChatGPT全新功能4o/o1/o3、Reason、Search、Canvas、Projects、Voice、Sora推理、搜尋、畫布、專案、語音、視訊、影片開創AI無限可能►► 2025.3.7新增Tasks(任務)、Deep Research(深入研究)、ChatGPT 4.5三個全新功能電子書章節 ◄◄＼\ AI系列書累計銷售超過8萬冊 /／內容簡介★★★★★【第1本 ChatGPT全新功能】★★★★★★★★★★【o1/o3 + Canvas + Projects + Sora】★★★★★★★★★★【Projects x Voice x視訊】★★★★★2024年12月5日起連續12天全新功能登場，甚至也預告了ChatGPT o3/o3-mini的上市。這本書完整說明ChatGPT全新功能和突破性的技術，此外本書內容也包含了，自從2024年5月ChatGPT Omni以來新功能的詮釋，期待可以幫助讀者更完整掌握AI的浪潮。 ◎ 「o1」、「o3」的推理(Reason) ★解釋原理，與4o的比較。 ★策略規劃與決策建議實例。 ★科技研發與創新設計實例。 ★數學問題求解實例。◎ 進階語音模式(Advanced Voice Mode)★ ★語音與視訊功能，提升溝通效率。◎ 搜尋(Search) ★從靜態知識到動態資訊引擎。 ★11大搜尋類別實例。 ★語音搜尋。 ★導航搜尋。 ★搜尋與摘要。◎ 畫布(Canvas)應用 ★ChatGPT協同寫作的全新體驗。 ★ChatGPT助攻Python與其他程式語言設計。◎ DALL-E ★AI繪畫與局部修圖功能。 ★風格轉換。◎ 專案(Projects)管理 ★資料集中管理。 ★高效內容搜尋與過濾。 ★整合與協作。◎ 圖表製作 ★ 靜態與互動圖表。 ★ 股市資料視覺化分析。◎ Sor

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

Princess Truly gardens and has fun with her friends, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly can grow it! Across three stories, Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn how to fly, and she plants a magical tree! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

LEARN EVENMORECOMMON SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! Sight words are a building block of reading success, and this fun and friendly workbook helps early readers ages 5 to 7 learn more than 120 essential ones. With lots of encouragement from familiar friends like the Cat in The Hat, it's perfect for kids in K-1, as well as older kids wanting extra reinforcement for reading fluency!Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerfyl way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, that often need to be memorized. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 2 presents a mix of the most common sight words from kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. It's perfect for those ages, as well as for any young learner who needs extra reinforcement and practice with sight words that are a li

Start your quest with a talking purple llama and protect the Kingdom of Ravenwood! Join eight-year-old Dak as he's swept into a magical adventure to protect the people and creatures of their kingdom!One day, Dak was scooping llama poop on his family's farm. The next, he's on a magical adventure to save the kingdom! Dak, Fenn, and the magical llama Lucy have found the Fire Stone but eleven of the magical stones that protect Ravenwood are still missing! The search for the next stone leads Dak, Fenn, and Lucy to Starfall Forest, where the very shy and protective herd of alicorns—magical horses with wings and a horn—live. The alicorns have the Star Stone, and it's leaking magic everywhere and causing havoc at the royal wedding! Can Dak, Fenn, and Lucy find a way to gain the alicorns’ trust and get the Star Stone back? They’ll encounter magical creatures, a sneaky thief, and tricky magic, but when they work together, nothing can beat Team Llama Quest! Join Team Llama Quest on all their adve

Join an adventure with all of your favorite pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories!Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs, and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog, and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book filled with tons of laughs, action, and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed.Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bi

Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

Become a Master Pokémon Trainer with an epic 365 Days of ActivitiesBecome the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this awesome 365 activity book, test your Pokémon skills by completing a different activity each day for a full year. This brain-busting, full-colour activity book is packed full of your favourite Pokémon and includes puzzles, codes, word games and more, to improve your Pokémon knowledge.Packed full of 365 fun activities to complete over the course of a year, to test and improve your Pokémon knowledge. Do you know your Snivy from your Snorlax? Can you tell a Rock-type from a Steel-type? And how good are you at identifying Pokémon just from their ears? Embark on an exciting, challenging and fun year-long adventure to find out the answers to all these questions and more!By the time you’ve completed the 365th activity you’ll be the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer!Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

當侏儸紀公園碰上葛瑞冏日記的精采、爆笑冒險故事★精彩刺激的冒險故事結合恐龍、科技與動作場面，讓讀者沉浸在緊湊、充滿挑戰性的情節中。★真實且多元的角色塑造展現友情、信任與合作精神，角色形象立體且易於共鳴。★結合教育啟發與時代議題探討自然生態保護、現代科技、人工智慧、假新聞等當代重要話題，兼具娛樂與教育意義，幫助年輕讀者理解科技社會的機會與挑戰。芬恩和米洛成為了RAPTOR這個秘密組織的少年特工，該組織致力於了解及保護動物。他們和阿提一同被派遣前往一艘科學考察船調查太平洋海域的神秘現象。不料考察船遭到攻擊，三人被困海上。他們必須在危機四伏的太平洋中生存下來，解開事件背後的陰謀，並對抗使用先進科技的惡勢力。這一集的冒險場景從森林轉移到海洋，設定新穎，故事依然緊湊刺激，並探索主角們如何在艱難環境下克服自我與信任的課題.Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid, packed with humour, supsense and adventure!Finn, Milo and new junior agent, Tasi, have been sent to investigate reports of deep-sea disturbances.But soon after their arrival their mission ship is torpedoed . . . by a giant submersible shaped like a manta ray. Action stations!It's time to paddle for their lives . . .The second in the all-action adventure series from Philip Kavvadias – with added environmental themes.Features brilliantly charming illustrations from Euan Cook throughout.PRAISE FOR MISSION: MICRORAPTOR:‘Fast, funny and fabulous.’ MAZ EVANS‘It’s funny and fast-paced with more twists and tur

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Animal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

Relive your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this paw-some official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, and all their friends on their action-packed adventures in this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series. This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 200 stickers total! -- that can be used to create sticker scenes and decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

★ 紐伯瑞金獎作家 Kate DiCamillo 奇幻童話代表作★ 五個木偶，一個命運交織的故事，溫柔而動人的寓言★ 黑白插畫名家 Julie Morstad 迷人繪圖，營造復古童話氛圍★ 關於命運、友情與冒險的故事，如寶石般精緻動人五個木偶——國王、狼、女孩、男孩與貓頭鷹——被遺忘在一只箱子裡，直到命運將他們帶入一場意想不到的旅程。紐伯瑞金獎作家 Kate DiCamillo描寫關於友情、命運與希望的童話故事，搭配 Julie Morstad 迷人的黑白插畫，呈現一則溫柔而深刻的寓言。From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high spirits.Once, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd’s crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin.In this new work of short fiction by twice winner of the Newbery Medal Kate DiCamillo, exquisitely illustrated in black and white by Governor General Literary Award Finalist Julie Morstad, five puppets who find themselves together in an abandoned trunk are carried off into the adventure of a lifetime.

本著作以引導聲部加上對位法則作為研究方法之基礎，將確認調進行 (key-defining progression) 及一對一對位的二聲部的聲部結構(voice structure)結合，從而延伸為三聲部或四聲部的引導聲部織體，以此作為線條流動方向及 agogic progression 的依據。具體將 Palestrina-Fux-Bach 的傳承，化為 agogic progression 在詮釋與表達的理論基礎，將傳統 agogic 在個別音符的流動擴展為三到四聲部的線條流動的 agogic progression 。硏究取向以和弦擴充(chord prolongation)及和聲進行為基底， agogic progression 發展出以聲部結構為經，確認調進行為緯，專注在三或四聲部的聖詠曲織體，成功地將個別音符的 agogic 延伸為流動的多聲音片 agogic progression。Tonal music is an art language with highly civilized products. As an art form, the vocabularies, syntax and techniques are integrated as one to portray the vast varieties of music emotion.Agogic is exactly such term used to describe human feeling and emotion. It not only describes degrees of speed, but also refers to the character of a composition. Since, the variety of agogic terms appearing on scores to describe all shades of human feeling and emotion.Music theory teaching should not be detached from human sentiment. Agogic, to author's view, is embedded in harmonic progression. She propo

21世紀大學英語口語初級教程(第2版)在第一版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“提高目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的五級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。