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《國際經濟學》(International Economics: Theory and Policy)由諾貝爾獎得主Paul R. Krugman領銜，偕同另兩位頂尖學者合著，理論嚴謹、架構完整，長期以來被公認為該領域的經典之作，對於全球學界與高等教育影響深遠。自本書前版問世以來，世界經濟局勢歷經劇烈轉折：英國脫歐重塑歐洲經貿版圖，川普政府掀起的貿易戰動搖既有多邊體系根基，而COVID-19疫情更凸顯全球高度相互依存的脆弱現實。有鑑於此，此次新版國際金融的部分將歷史敘事延伸至當前變局，從「國際視野」著眼，系統性地整合近十餘年來關鍵事件與理論進展，反映國際經濟秩序、經貿關係的劇烈變化，以及全球金融週期對新興經濟體興衰的影響。

There are dozens of invitations to grab your pens and get drawing in this fun book. The lively illustrations by Fred Blunt create endless opportunities to let your imagination run wild! Add heads and leaves to a monster plant, give different people hairstyles and fill in frames with whatever pictures you like, each page is a different world for you to bring to life with your own drawing ideas.

"This is an absolutely adorable retelling of [the Jack and the Beanstalk] classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader. An absolute must-buy." --School Library Journal(STARRED review)Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story fromNew York Timesbestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.For more groovy fairytale twists with P

★ 遊戲時間，還是故事時間？兩個願望，可以同時滿足！★ 不只圖像繽紛，遊戲類型更豐富多樣，讓孩子一玩就停不下來！★ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。17篇聖經故事，簡短好讀，中英對照，搭配100個遊戲，結合玩樂、創意和學習，特別適合４～８歲的小朋友。孩子可以先聽父母講故事，或親子一起唸故事，再透過各式遊戲，從遊戲中學習，刺激思維成長。Activity time or story time? Why not both?With 17 beloved Bible stories and 100 activities, will provide hours of entertainment, creativity, and learning for your 4-8-year-old children.Read the brief stories with your children, stimulate their growing minds with activities designed just for them.本書特色：◆ 本書內容中英對照，親子共讀增進全方位閱讀素養。◆ 收錄17篇簡短好讀的聖經故事◆ 根據聖經故事主題搭配100個專為幼兒設計的好玩遊戲（附答案）◆ 附設4頁精美貼紙，搭配書中遊戲使用適讀年齡：◆ ４歲以上，學齡前◆ 適合親子共讀

★ 眾多婚姻諮商師，包含《愛之語》作者——蓋瑞．巧門博士大力讚揚與推薦！★ 繼《女性限定》、《男性限定》後，暢銷作家——桑蒂．菲德翰最新力作！★ 美國亞馬遜５顆星好評！來談談「性」吧大多數人對性充滿好奇，也渴望找到答案：●「我們算正常嗎？」●「為什麼配偶不像我一樣渴望親密？」●「我不想感到被逼迫，但也不想讓配偶失望——該怎麼辦？」●「藥物、更年期、色情、勃起困難、疼痛……這些影響該如何面對？」●「我們如何能有共識，並建立令人滿意的親密生活？」性是婚姻中最常見的困擾之一（例如：將近八成夫妻在性需求頻率上並不一致），但情況不必一直如此。關係研究專家桑蒂．菲德翰與國際知名性治療師邁可．賽茲瑪博士，歸納出八個簡單卻具轉化力的關鍵要素，幫助夫妻從疏離走向喜悅。他們的洞見根基於豐富的臨床經驗與突破性研究，其中包含迄今全美最大規模的夫妻性研究。這不是一本「性愛操作手冊」，而是一本引人入勝、極具實用性的指南，帶領你更深理解你的配偶，並共同打造你一直渴望的婚姻。專業推薦：「《親密限定》以充分的研究為基礎，是每一對夫妻都適合一同閱讀、並在親密生活中更貼近彼此的極佳工具。這本書充滿智慧與洞見，我誠摯推薦給每一對夫妻。」——蓋瑞．巧門博士（Gary Chapman），《愛之語》作者「邁可和桑蒂深具影響力的研究將幫助你分辨，哪些因素能真正點燃親密生活，哪些則無濟於事。如果你的性生活不如你所期待的那樣，這本顛覆觀點、帶來改變的書，將引導你發現屬於自己的轉化之路。」——托妮．紐霍夫（Toni Nieuwhof），《分手前》作者、《智慧家庭》播客主持人「在擔任性治療師與性教育工作者長達四十七年後，我們仍從這本書中學到許多實用的新知，也發現這是一本非常值得閱讀的好書。」——克利福德．潘納博士與喬伊絲．潘納（Clifford and Joyce Penner），臨床心理學與臨床護理專家、《性愛的禮物》作者「這樣兼具研究基礎與實務指引的書，可謂幾十年一遇。語言簡潔易懂，充滿真實生活的例子。身為長期服務少數族群的治療師，我們對能分享這樣一個具有轉化力的工具感到無比興奮。」——喬治與丹妮莎．蘇亞雷斯（Jorge and Danisa Suarez），婚姻諮商師與性治療師「秘密終於揭曉了！菲德翰和賽茲瑪彙整超過5,300位受訪者的回饋，為我們提供前所未有的清晰視角來理解婚姻中的性關係。這本書是送給夫妻、家庭、

Cinderella wants to go to the ball, and here comes Cleo to save the day! ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM!Just like that, Cleo falls into a different fairytale each bedtime. But even Cleo can’t charm Cinderella’s mean stepmother. Luckily the fairy godmother arrives and magics up some cool, comfy outfits and a helicopter! When the party is over, can Cleo get Cinderella and the prince together (without any yucky kissing!) and be home in time for her bedtime story?

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, and here comes Cleo to save the day. ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM! But even Cleo can’t resist taking a nibble (or two!) of the witch’s delicious cottage, and suddenly they’re all trapped in a cage and about to be baked in the oven! Can Cleo put things right and get back home in time for her bedtime story?

If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, they’ll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the truth is, you don’t need to know how to code or raise VC money to start a business. There are hundreds of millions of small business owners globally, with most creating simple, straightforward services that customers need.Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world that’s obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating sque

★ 果醬罐大小的半神英雄，笑點卻是「巨人級」！★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》×《InvestiGators》讀者必收★ 神話任務 × 爆笑拳擊 × 節奏炸裂全彩漫畫他很勇敢！他很強壯！他……只有果醬罐那麼大！被逐出「小小奧林帕斯」的迷你海克力士，必須完成十二項傳奇任務，才能重返神界。原因？他不小心搞砸了小宙斯的超狂派對。墜落地球後，他降臨在平靜小鎮「Chutney-on-Toast」，立刻鎖定第一個壯舉——打敗獅子！（呃……還是其實只是一隻貓？）半神的力量遇上凡間的日常，混亂全面失控！爆笑誤判、誇張打鬥、英雄自尊心大爆發，這是一場把神話縮小、把笑聲放大的漫畫狂歡。當體型不是問題，勇氣才是關鍵。迷你海克力士，準備一拳一拳打回神界！Get ready to laugh out loud at the GIANT adventures of Tiny Hercules in this hilarious comic book adventure!Get ready for GIANT laughs with Tiny Hercules! Perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dogman, Tiny Hercules is the hilarious debut full colour children's graphic novel from co-creators Jon Lock and Nich Angell.'This was a blast! That Tiny Herc packs a powerful, and hysterical, punch' – John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGators'Tiny Hercules is Huge Fun! Funny jokes, great characters, and PUNCHING. Basically, everything that is good about comics.' – Neill Cameron, creator of Donut SquadHe’s brave! He’s strong! He’s the size of a jam jar! He’s Tiny Hercules, the

An interactive, yearlong journey through the Bible for girls ages 8 to 12This one-year journey through the Bible guides young girls into the habit of reading, reflection, and prayer, with inspiring passages from Scripture that show them how God's wisdom can help and support them as they learn and grow. Spending a little time with their faith every week will give girls the confidence to tackle anything--because they'll know God is cheering them on!One year of weekly Scripture--Each of these 52 weekly devotions features a Bible passage, stories and commentary that explain the theme for the week, a prompt to respond to, and a prayer to keep in mind.Reflect on what matters--Young girls will find God's guidance on topics that relate to their lives, such as staying positive, being a leader, and discovering who they're meant to be.A few minutes at a time--These prompts and prayers are simple and brief, so it's easy for kids to find time for them no matter how busy they get!Study with the whol

Instant New York Times bestseller! USA Today bestseller! "A heartrending masterpiece of middle-grade historical fiction.″ -Booklist, starred review "The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought-provoking reflection makes for a nail-biting, laugh-out loud, stop-and-think read." -School Library Journal, starred review "A headlong thriller laced with provocative and topical historical truths." -Kirkus, starred review Max Bretzfeld is back in Berlin where his most dangerous mission is about to begin! The thrilling conclusion to the World War II spy duology that began with Max in the House of Spies. Max is on a mission.Well, two missions. One has been assigned by his British spymasters: Infiltrate the Funkhaus, the center of Nazi radio and propaganda. The other they have forbidden: Find his parents. Max Bretzfeld was willing to do anything to return to Germany, even become a British spy. Training complete and forged papers in hand, the radio wunderkind's missions

本書由榮獲 LOLLIES 獎肯定的作家 David Baddiel 創作，是一則結合爆笑情節與成長思考的冒險故事。主角 Malcolm 一點也不喜歡動物，偏偏他的家人卻愛得要命，家裡擠滿了各種寵物，卻沒有他最想要的筆電。原本唯一值得期待的，是六年級的校外教學。沒想到，目的地竟然是一座農場。接下來發生的事，完全超出 Malcolm 的想像——他不只被迫更近距離地認識動物，甚至還體驗了「成為動物」的感覺。這些改變影響了他的行為、語言與生活方式，也讓他重新思考自己是誰。本書在歡笑之中，細膩描寫自我認同的過程，讓讀者在輕鬆閱讀中留下餘韻。From David Baddiel, the brightest new star of children’s books and winner of the LOLLIES award, comes a laugh-out-loud adventure for every child who ever wondered what it might be like to be a bit of an animal…Malcolm doesn’t like animals.Which is a problem because his family love them. Their house is full of pets. What the house is NOT full of is stuff Malcolm likes. Such as the laptop he wanted for his birthday.The only bright spot on the horizon is the Year Six school trip, which Malcolm never thought his parents would pay for. And yet there he is, on the bus, heading to… oh no. A farm.Over the next days, Malcolm changes. He learns a lot about animals. More, in many ways, than he would like. He learns what it’s really

《The Scorpion and the Night Blossom》以中國神話為靈感，打造華麗又殘酷的暗黑浪漫奇幻世界。在魔族肆虐、永夜將臨的世代，少女Àn’yīng為了拯救母親，孤身闖入通往天界的不朽試煉。唯有勝出者，才能得到永生丹。競技場上殺機四伏，祕密層層揭開。神祕對手Yù’chén若即若離的守護，使愛情成為最危險的試探。融合高張力競賽、三角情感與東方神話元素，本書是2025–2026年最受矚目的Romantasy新星之作。In a world at war with demons, one girl will face the ultimate test when she is forced to enter into an ancient, deadly competition for the chance to save her mother's soul… before she loses her forever. From the New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night comes the beginning of a dark and opulent fantasy duology.Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls.Àn’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of

Ren's quest to dismantle Kathor's corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series. After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power. No one understands that better than the Tin'Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they're eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood--and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that's already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague. The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doc

Play a fierce game of Would You Rather in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather fish with a Black Bear or hunt with a Black Mamba? Let's find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!As alluring as it is unsettling, award-winning author CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods.Once upon a time, Andrew had cut out his heart and given it to this boy, and he was very sure Thomas had no idea that Andrew would do anything for him. Protect him. Lie for him. Kill for him.High school senior Andrew Perrault finds refuge in the twisted fairytales that he writes for the only person who can ground him to reality--Thomas Rye, the boy with perpetually ink-stained hands and hair like autumn leaves. And with his twin sister, Dove, inexplicably keeping him at a cold distance upon their return to Wickwood Academy, Andrew finds himself leaning on his friend even more. But something strange is going on with Thomas. His abusive parents have mysteriously vanished, and he arrives at school with blood on his sleeve. Thomas won't say a word about it, and shuts down whenever Andre

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestsellingI Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.Lauren Tarshis’sNew York Timesbestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine

This is Bert's big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You Can Do It, Bert! is a joyful picture book with a light as a feather story about taking a risk and believing in yourself.This Irma Black Award Honor Book is a minimalist masterpiece that gives a boost to readers of all ages."K霵necke's single-plane vignettes are gems of minimalist visual humor ... handled with a light touch and easy-going reassurance." Starred review, Publishers Weekly

#1 New York Times 暢銷作家 Tracy Wolff 推出全新中階奇幻系列首作，背景設定在以希臘神話為核心的學院世界。學生進入Anaximander’s Academy後，將依自身特質對應神祇，展開屬於自己的神話篇章。Penelope原以為自己是理性自持的Athena型學生，卻被分派到不守規則的一群人之中。隨著任務加劇、魔法失序，學院背後的力量逐漸浮現裂縫。她必須放下既定想法，重新理解命運與自由的意義。故事揉合校園競逐、神話象徵與青春困惑，在緊湊節奏中描寫成長的掙扎與勇氣。In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl’s fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff.What’s your myth?Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander’s Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she’s an Athena—all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas.But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander’s, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn’t placed with Athena but with stu

It's a botanical burglary! Who is swiping precious and priceless plants from the Narlybone Gardens? It's a botanical burglary! Who is swiping precious and priceless plants from the Narlybone Gardens? Barnaby Moss, Head of Horticulture is flummoxed. Somebody is thieving very rare specimens from the wintergarden and they are worth a lot of money! The latest Detective Stanley mystery is curlier than a vine and full of twisty secrets. Join Detective Stanley and his pal, Parker Pine, to catch the botanical bandit!

《題型破解》完整收錄重要題型，以體系化的編排方式呈現，以擬真的版面、字數作答，輔以關鍵字句提醒，陪您一起破解難題，找到打開國考大門的鑰匙。1.本題關鍵字──培養爭點敏銳度本書在體例上延續原有的「本題關鍵字」的設計，試圖將每題重要的關鍵字句各自應該對應到何種法律上爭點以表格呈現，使讀者能夠由本書培養基本的對於題目所述法律事實的反應能力。2.審題意識──透析題目及層次鋪陳審題意識部分，以較為口語的方式說明，協助同學學習應如何審題。由教學者及應考者的角度出發，教導同學面對題目時，如何分析題目，以及決定下筆的結構。3.參考擬答──簡潔扼要的文字輸出本書於答題內容上力求文字的精確與簡潔，以便能供讀者模擬如何在時間的限制下，簡要的表達出答題的內容。以一個受有時間限制的答題者以及快速閱卷的閱卷者的角度來觀察、寫作答題的內容。4.Tips and Warnings──疑難索解Warnings及Tips是筆者基於過去教學積累的經驗，預先針對同學常有的問題所撰寫的討論，希望發揮有如參加讀書會一樣的功效。可能是提供另外一種書寫模式，也可能是說明何以不應採某種思考方向，希望能夠與各位讀者達到更進一步的溝通。

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Selena and her friends Charlotte and Layla are shocked to discover they are all Flower Dragons. They have been called to the Magic Forest because each girl has special talents this unusual place needs to survive. Selena is a Sunflower Dragon--she has traded her human form for powerful wings, glittering scales, and a roar that shakes the ground.As a Dragon Girl, she must help break the evil spell that the Fury Queen has cast over the Magic Forest. The forest's animals are deep in a sleep they can't wake up from, unless the Flower Dragons can collect all the ingredients for a special perfume. Selena's hope glows as bright as the tallest sunflower and she's determined to lead her friends to success.Read all the books in the Flower Dragon arc!#19: Selena the Sunflower Dragon#20: Charlotte the Rose Dragon#21: Layla the Water Lily Dragon

★ 超人氣末日冒險系列套書，一次收齊1–9集＋互動生存指南！★ 殭屍、怪物、骷髏軍團全面來襲，戰鬥、笑料與友情同步升級！★ 文字小說結合強烈漫畫感，閱讀節奏快，超有畫面感！★ 最適合喜歡《遜咖日記》、怪物冒險與橋梁書進階閱讀的孩子！世界末日之後，別人忙著逃命，傑克．蘇利文卻在樹屋裡打造出自己的生存基地。這個自稱「慢熟型十三歲少年」的男孩，和聰明絕頂的昆特、勇敢機靈的瓊恩、還有個性十足的夥伴們組成末日小隊，在怪物橫行、殭屍滿街跑的世界裡展開一場場驚險又爆笑的挑戰。從最初的孤軍奮戰，到後來迎戰骷髏大軍、追查邪惡反派、奔向神祕高塔，故事規模愈來愈大，危機也愈來愈猛烈。每一集都像一部節奏明快的冒險電影，充滿誇張笑點、熱血戰鬥與意想不到的轉折。第9集更在震撼發展後，將整個系列推向全新高潮。本 slipcase 套組完整收錄系列第1至9集，另加《The Survival Guide》共10冊。《The Survival Guide》更是讓讀者化身末日倖存者，透過角色與場景延伸的創意互動內容，親自踏進《The Last Kids on Earth》的世界。無論是系列粉絲，還是第一次接觸這套書的新讀者，這都是一套收藏價值與閱讀樂趣兼具的末日冒險經典！This slipcase includes titles 1–9 in the series, plus The Survival Guide, 10 titles in total.#1 Last Kids On Earth:Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse.#2 Zombie Parade:It’s still TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS on the streets, but now Jack has a gang of friends to help him through – science genius and best friend Quint.#3 Nightmare King:In their third zo

The first half of the 20th century was a time of great change in China. After the 1911 Revolution, leaders like Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek tried to modernize the government, education, defense, and more. With the onset of the Second Sino-Japanese War and later occupation of Hong Kong, the focus of both the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party shifted to resistance efforts in order to survive. And who did they turn to for help?To his children, Lee Sik-pang (李錫彭) was just an artist and antiques dealer in Hong Kong until the family immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. So why did several of his watercolor paintings depict possible Allied bombing targets? And how did he know so many famous people, including Sun Fo (Sun Yat-sen’s son), Admiral Henry Hsu of the Republic of China Navy, and the British High Commissioner-General for Southeast Asia Malcolm MacDonald?By answering these questions and many more, this book argues that Lee Sik-pang was not only an accomplished

The term Silk Road has been well-known for many years, but in fact this ancient trade route was not a singular path from East to West. Rather, it was a network of multiple ways that peoples, goods, and cultures spread across the Asian continent and beyond. This book focuses on the Steppe Silk Road, starting with the Hulunbuir Grasslands in today’s Steppe, which stretches through several countries from the Danube to the Ural River.The result of the author’s extensive travels through China, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and more, this travelogue presents modern-day experiences together with ancient history. It explores how civilizations of the steppe grasslands evolved over time from a Chinese perspective, along with personal anecdotes and scenic highlights from various trips over the past 47 years. The book provides a window into less-visited regions suitable for intrepid explorers and armchair travelers alike.

Lectures on Electromagnetic Theory provides a concise, self-contained introduction to graduate-level electromagnetic theory, organized for a one-semester course. Written in a "theoretical minimum" style, the text emphasizes clear physical insight and mathematical precision. The five chapters cover Maxwell equations and fundamental theorems; wave propagation, plane-wave expansion, and guided waves; electromagnetic radiation and Green functions; analytical scattering theory for canonical targets; and an introduction to relativistic electrodynamics linking classical electrodynamics with special relativity. The book serves both beginning graduate students and researchers seeking a compact reference.

Where do ideas come from?Maybe they grow in the ground like a seed. Maybe you bake them like a bun.Perhaps you can catch a shimmering idea from the sea, or pluck a ripe one from the branches of a tree . . . Follow a curious little girl as she tries to find the answer to this very big question.A playful celebration of creativity, imagination and discovery from award-winning debut creator, Forest Xiao.

Coming soon to Netflix A TV tie-in edition to BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Benedict Bridgerton, in the third of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family. Welcome to Benedict's story .. . This year's most sought-after invitation must surely be that of the Bridgerton masquerade ball, to be held Monday next.Will some fortunate young lady use the mystery of a masquerade night to snare one of the eligible bachelors? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1815Sophie Beckett never dreamt she would sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball - or that 'Prince Charming' would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie had been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But that night, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she felt like royalty. Yet she know

The spectacular illustrated picture book for children aged 3+, from the creator of internationally bestselling Here We Are and What We’ll BuildThe captivating new companion to international bestsellers Here We Are and What We’ll BuildA father takes his two children on a thrilling out-of-this-world adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time. This becomes a brief history of the world and a whistle-stop guide to the universe, all rolled into one – and told with Oliver Jeffers's inimitable perspective, wit and exquisite artwork.Meanwhile Back on Earth gives a unique look at life on Earth with a cosmic perspective – and an enduring message that what binds us together matters more than what sets us apart. A timely story for families everywhere.

「我叫 Finn Hope，今年 11 歲。我的願望很簡單：平安度過七年級。但顯然，命運並不打算放過我。」對 Finn 來說，生活不是在失敗，就是在前往失敗的路上。這本「絕對不是日記」的筆記，記錄了他慘絕人寰的國中日常：•瘋狂愛著獨角獸的妹妹，竟然趁他睡覺時用強力膠在他頭上黏了一個角！•壯碩的惡魔哥哥 Jonah 創下了連續夾他內褲（Wedgies）278 次的輝煌紀錄。•穿著鬆垮的制服、在全班面前經歷尷尬到極點的游泳課，一秒變成全校笑柄。面對接二連三的史詩級失敗，Finn 該如何與他的死黨(完全沒忘的暗戀對象) Laszlo 與搜索引擎 Google，一起把這些糗事變成反轉人生的最強武器？A hilarious new series by bestselling author Phil Earle which introduces Finn N. O. Hope and his life of epic failure! Perfect for readers of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Loki and Tom Gates. ?Finn just wants to survive Year 7, but his life is destined to be a series of epic fails. It's only Tuesday and his scheming, unicorn-obsessed little sister has already stuck a horn to his head (with superglue) and his properly evil older brother has wedgied him 278 times. And don't even ask what happened at swimming, in front of the WHOLE CLASS. At least he has best friends Laszlo (a hopeless romantic) and Google (ask her anything) by his side as he attempts to turn failure into victory in his very own book th

他們回來了。佩黛恩．葛雷與凱．艾澤再度踏上伊利亞王國的土地，卻已不再是當初的自己。戰火未歇，陰謀仍在暗處滋長。當權力與背叛交錯成網，佩黛恩終於面臨那個足以撕裂一切的選擇——她的決定，將決定自己的命運，也將改變整個王國的未來。愛，是否能在殘酷現實中倖存？忠誠，是否能承受真相的重量？當感情與責任走向對立，當心跳與劍鋒同時逼近，這場關於愛與王權的最終對決，沒有任何人能全身而退。從《Powerless》掀起全球浪漫奇幻旋風，到《Powerful》、《Reckless》層層推進，《Fearful》以更高強度的情感與衝突，為這段震撼人心的故事畫下史詩般句點。準備好，被這場愛與命運的風暴席捲。THE SIZZLING FINALE TO THE NO 1 BESTSELLING* ROMANTASY TRILOGY PHENOMENON!Paedyn Gray and Kai Azer return to the Kingdom of Ilya...And Paedyn has a life-altering choice to make. Whatever she decides will determine her fate – and the fate of those around her – forever.In the ultimate battle of love and loyalty, who wins?Be swept away by the conclusion to the smash hit, romantasy trilogy that has taken the world by storm.Powerless, Powerful, Reckless and Fearful available now.Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary*Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024Praise for Powerless:‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls‘A thrilling

跨領域主題 Ｘ 生活化體裁 Ｘ 250道閱讀技巧訓練題 有效鍛鍊英語閱讀整合能力 從閱讀中高效培養核心素養！ 本套書共分五冊，專為英文初～中級讀者編寫。內容架構切合108課綱素養精神，重視跨領域多元學習，以文學、科技、文化、運動、生物、環保、性別等多樣議題打造核心素養，並以生活化的體裁，如短文、信件、廣告、網頁、對話、廣播、邀請卡等，寫成50篇生動有趣的文章，揉合生活經驗。文後搭配5道題目，訓練讀者解讀文意、推理意涵、判讀圖表來作答，有效鍛鍊閱讀整合能力，從閱讀中培養扎實的核心素養！ 本書為《讀出英語核心素養》套書入門版，專為初級程度讀者編寫，並以七、八年級範圍文法寫成，內容規劃契合108課綱素養理念，體裁符合會考出題趨勢，文章主題涵蓋多元議題和跨學科領域，包羅萬象，聚焦青少年讀者日常情境與體驗，以數十種活潑多樣的生活化體裁，寫成50篇閱讀文章，適合國中教育會考生選用，幫助奠定英文核心素養，英文閱讀能力直升！文後並精心設計五題閱讀理解測驗，訓練讀者解讀文意、文意推論、上下文猜義，及看懂影像圖表等技巧，有效整合鍛練閱讀能力，從閱讀中培育扎實的核心素養能力！ 套書五冊難度循序漸進，主要以國中基礎1200字為範圍，讀者可依程度與需求選用： 字數 （每篇） 國小600字 / 國中600字 國中1200 單字（每篇） 句子最長字數 文法 Starter: 120―150 90% / 10% 100% 15字 （國一） first year Book 1: 120－150 93% 15字 （國一） first year Book 2: 150－180 86% 18字 （國二） second year Book 3: 180－210 82% 15字 （國三） third year Book 4: 210－250 75% 28字 （國三進階） advanced 全書特點 四大單元訓練，教你輕鬆理解文章 全書分為四大單元，每單元針對一個學習重點撰寫： 1. 閱讀技巧（Reading Skills） 包含歸納要旨（Main Ideas）、找出支持性細節（Supporting Details）、Author’s Purpose and Tone（作者的目的及語氣）、Making Inferences（做出推測）、Cause and Effect（理解因果關係）、Clarifying De

Liv Livingston and her friends are off to a weekend camp retreat in book six of the Spirited graphic chapter book series. Liv Livingston packs for a supernatural weekend getaway at the lake! The van Pires have invited her and Howl to the lake home for campfires, swimming, and spooky tales of what lurks in the forest outside of town. But nothing is ever that simple in the ghostly town of Gloomsdale. Strange footprints surround their campsite. And the lake shifts and bubbles, as if something dwells underneath...ready to surface.

本書榮獲2023年金書獎《漫步華爾街》 X 《投資終極戰》作者財經界兩位頂尖思想家，攜手為普通人撰寫簡短精煉、直言不諱的理財智慧《漫步華爾街》 X 《投資終極戰》作者財經界兩位頂尖思想家，攜手為普通人撰寫簡短精煉、直言不諱的理財智慧艾利斯與墨基爾兩位投資界巨星與思想巨人，將合計超過112年的投資經驗，總結成這本雖精簡但直言不諱，幫助讀者穩健邁向財富自由道路的作品。自本書初版逾10年前問世以來，投資人經歷了一段艱難時期，與面對前所未有的市場波動情況，難怪許多投資人乾脆放棄股票市場。此外，一些媒體上的所謂財經專家，更經常宣稱「買進並持有」（buy and hold）與分散投資的策略已然失效。不過就可靠市場數據顯示，只看一年的績效，約70%的主動型基金表現，不如一檔簡單的指數基金；如果拉長看15年，則有90%的主動型基金的績效表現，不如指數基金。因此，兩位作者的忠告是：別聽那些「專家」的話，別理他們！◤從輸家的遊戲中勝出◢墨基爾和艾利斯明白，現今的市場狀況和隨之而來的建議往往相互矛盾，可能使投資大眾完全無所適從，這正是他們推出本書10周年紀念版的原因。此版本忠於初版，除了討論可助你我獲得財務自由的理財智慧，還納入支持其結論的新洞見和市場數據。兩位作者企圖以淺白又充滿睿智的文字，幫助讀者避免受「市場先生」影響而落入「輸家遊戲」的陷阱，並可盡情享受進入「贏家遊戲」所帶來的投資樂趣。只要遵循本書建議，你將可根據你的風險承擔意願和年紀，制定一個強大的投資致勝策略。◤成為贏家的KISS原則◢本書以6章闡述投資的KISS原則，包括著眼長期、無畏市場波動，以及如何利用退休金計畫增加儲蓄和盡可能節稅，都要保持簡單（Keep It Simple，Sweetheart）；書中也就分散投資、再平衡、定期定額法與指數化等議題加以說明。無論是第一次涉足市場的投資小白，還是擁有數十年股市經驗的資深股民，藉由閱讀本書，都可做出更好的投資決策，達成財務目標。讀者只需付出一些閱讀的時間，就能獲得最精闢的投資贏家心法。

Get ready to hop into action with Mabel and King George! Uncover the mysteries of the animal world as Mabel and her friends use technology to communicate with animals. This colorful sticker book features all your favorite characters (in their human and animal form) from the movie. With over 100 stickers to use, Disney Pixar's Hoppers The Ultimate Sticker Book will keep kids entertained for hours!

十七歲的陳珍娜（Jenna Chen）一直活在完美表姊潔西卡（Jessica Chen）的陰影下。潔西卡漂亮、聰明、剛錄取哈佛，是父母口中的驕傲；而珍娜卻剛被所有的常春藤盟校拒絕，成了家族中的失敗者。在極度的自卑與渴望下，珍娜許了一個願：「我好想變成潔西卡。」第二天醒來，願望竟然成真了....她換進了表姊那具完美的身體。珍娜終於獲得了夢寐以求的掌聲、豪宅與頂尖學府的門票。然而，她很快發現「完美」的背後藏著令人窒息的代價。更可怕的是，周遭的人似乎開始慢慢忘記曾經有個女孩叫「陳珍娜」。當原本的自我也在逐漸消失，珍娜必須決定：為了維持這份虛假的光環，她是否願意徹底抹除那個曾經真實存在、愛畫畫、卻不夠完美的自己？Kids' Indie Next Pick YALSA's 2026 Best Fiction for Young AdultsFrom the New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestselling author of I Hope This Doesn't Find You comes a new page-turning speculative YA about a girl who wishes she could be as perfect and successful as her cousin… and wakes up the next morning in her cousin’s body. Now available in paperback!Jenna Chen has spent her life in the shadow of her flawless cousin. Jessica Chen is so smart she gets the top score on every test. Jessica Chen is so beautiful people stop in the hallway to stare at her. Jessica Chen is so perfect she got into Harvard.And Jenna Chen will only ever be a disappointment.So when Jenna makes a desperate wi

《Vigil》是紐約時報暢銷第一、布克獎得主 George Saunders 的全新小說，故事聚焦石油公司執行長生命最後時刻的床邊，充滿電光火石般的衝擊與深刻洞察。來自《林肯在中陰》作者的震撼新作！一位石油帝國大亨躺在病床上，面對死亡、遺憾與家族糾葛，他的意識在回憶與幻覺中遊走，揭露權力、金錢背後的孤獨與人性掙扎。Saunders 以招牌黑色幽默與細膩心理剖析，打造一場床邊的「守夜」儀式，讓讀者在笑中淚中反思人生。這是 2026 年最值得擁有的文學大作！“After his spectacular Lincoln in the Bardo, Saunders returns . . . with a new novel even more spectacular than the last.”—Los Angeles TimesA “daring” (Time) novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of A Swim in a Pond in the Rain and Tenth of December, taking place at the bedside of an oil company CEO in the twilight hours of his life as he is ferried from this world into the next“Vibrant, fiendishly clever . . . Vigil is pure Saunders: the death of empathy, he insists, is greatly exaggerated.”—The Boston GlobeNot for the first time, Jill “Doll” Blaine finds herself hurtling toward earth, reconstituting as she falls, right down to her favorite black pumps. She plummets towards her newest charge, yet another soul she must usher

【這封信，可能是你收過最恐怖的禮物。】每個人都有秘密，但有些秘密，會要了你的命。Debbie 是一個完美的妻子、完美的鄰居，她溫柔、善良，似乎擁有一切。直到那封信出現...那些隱藏在平靜生活下的裂痕，開始像蜘蛛網一樣蔓延。當你以為這只是一場關於嫉妒或復仇的家庭糾葛時，劇情會突然轉動方向盤，將你帶入一個完全無法預料的深淵。From #1 New York Times and global bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a twisted, subversive thriller about a columnist who finally decides to start following her own advice to make men pay for their sins...Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. Or at least, she did. These days, Debbie’s life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. She can’t keep her teenage daughters in check. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie’s do

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★ 紐約時報暢銷童書作家Todd Parr全新自然拼讀系列★ 12本16頁拼讀小書＋進度表＋貼紙讓孩子第一次「自己讀完一本書」，從這套開始。由暢銷童書作家 Todd Parr 與閱讀專家 M. Colleen Cruz 聯手打造，本套書專為K–1學童與英語初學者設計。12本色彩鮮明、主題有趣的16頁小書，循序學習短母音（a, e, i, o, u）VC與CVC拼讀結構。每冊清楚標示拼讀重點與高頻字詞，並附閱讀理解問題、動物小知識、SEL情緒引導與延伸活動建議，讓孩子在「讀得出來」的同時，也能理解與思考。採用閱讀友善字體，搭配進度紀錄表與貼紙獎勵機制，無論居家陪讀或課堂補充，都能有效建立拼讀基礎與閱讀信心。作者介紹　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh9iXfFEW0cHelp your child learn to read with beloved and bestselling author Todd Parr! Todd Parr Phonics is developed with literacy expert M. Collen Cruz, and Set One includes twelve sixteen-page books, a progress chart, sticker sheet and more. This set of twelve colorful and fun decodable sixteen-page texts by New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is ideal for K-1, but also an excellent choice to share with any new reader. Designed using a dyslexic-friendly font, and accompanied by a progress chart, sticker sheet, and an instructional letter to facilitators, this set is perfect for families practicing phonics skills at home and for educators