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A funny Halloween picture book – great for kids aged 3+Celebrate the spooky season with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can’t wait for the party to start – as soon as he gets home from trick or treating! But nothing goes quite to plan after Paddington’s mean neighbour, Mr Curry, invites himself to the party and spoils all the fun. Luckily, Paddington has a special Halloween trick that might just save the day!A hilarious new Paddington adventure, full of spooky surprises!* More than 45 million Paddington books sold, worldwide!* Perfect Halloween Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Bond* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive.From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. ‘The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review‘The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader reviewRide faster than your angel can fly. Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness.Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. He craves it to feel stable. Whole.But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession.Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. Tropes:- Motorcycle Rom

Puddle and Lettuce are best friends. They love doing everything together.When the opportunity arises to perform in a talent show, Puddle can’t wait. But Lettuce is a little unsure about being in the spotlight.The pair must figure out a way to support each other, especially when disaster strikes and Puddle loses his voice on the night of the performance! Can friendship (and a little bravery) save the day?

Two kid heroes use brains and elbow grease to face off supervillains with hilarious powers in this all-new STEM graphic novel series from MIT Kids Press.Ever since a comet hit Earth, New Bork City has been overrun with supervillains! Luckily, Maker Girl – who can make just about anything – and Professor Smarts – the sharpest kid on the block – are here to put a stop to them. They may not have superpowers of their own, but with the powers of science and engineering, they are more than a match for Mr Anti-Freeze, who's bent on destroying all ice cream, and Queen Ka-Ching, who kidnaps the heroes and brings them to her evil lair...

★ 牛津大學×暗黑學院風，揭開菁英世界的致命祕密★ 好友之死讓她成為頭號嫌疑人，真相與未來同時崩塌★ 《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》讀者必讀，全新YA犯罪懸疑強作當夢想成為犯罪現場，她該如何證明自己？好友離奇死亡，她成為唯一嫌疑人。在權力與偏見交織的世界裡，她必須親手揭開真相。本書融合暗黑學院氛圍與高張力推理，是一場關於真相、身份與勇氣的青春試煉。*A BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH*For fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder and The Secret History, this riveting murder mystery thriller from a brilliant new voice in YA fiction explores themes of privilege, prejudice and identity.Eva has one dream: to study English at Oxford University. Not only will she receive a world-class education – getting into Oxford is a pass to freedom.But when Eva and her best friend George are invited to Interview Week, they find themselves part of a kill-or-be-killed competition on an anonymous student forum, Oxford Slays. When Eva finds George dead on the steps of a statue in the college, she knows he’s been murdered – but all eyes are now on her. Can she clear her name, catch the true killer and win her place at Beecham College?Eva has one week to prove her innocence,

鬼氣森森的倫敦劇院區，再度迎來一場迷霧重重的超自然事件。瑪蒂達與艾德格從古玩店怪事出發，一路追查到失落黃金大盜的懸案與瑪蒂達父母之死的真相。在幽魂低語與層層謎影之間，本書以哥德風氛圍、靈異推理與幽默節奏，打造一場讓人一讀上癮的奇幻冒險。The second gloriously gothic mystery starring supernatural sleuths Lockett & Wilde - for fans of Lemony Snicket and Murder Most Unladylike."All hail Lockett & Wilde!” Lemony Snicket"A stunningly spooky mystery." Maz Evans"Wildly funny." Ben Miller"Funny, spooky and cosy - I loved it!" Andy StantonMatilda and Edgar are in London's haunted theatre-land, where Matilda is rehearsing the all-new Signora Valentina show and Edgar is training to become a poltergeist. Spooks are everywhere in this city, and it isn't long before Lockett & Wilde are called upon to investigate strange happenings at a local curiosity shop. Soon they are drawn into the unsolved case of the infamous gold thief, Bullion Bill, and Matilda finds herself investigating the story of her own parents' death. The ghosts of London know the truth, and Lockett & Wilde won't rest until they find it

★ 全球熱銷超過4,500萬冊，《遜咖日記》系列超人氣番外篇★ DIY日記創作×校園冒險×爆笑青春日常，一本滿足閱讀與書寫樂趣★ 附塗鴉與寫作空間，陪你一起打造專屬自己的祕密日記在妮基・麥斯威爾的世界裡，每一天都可能變成一場「超級災難」——而這一次，真的出大事了！她最最重要的日記竟然不見了！如果日記被死對頭麥肯琪撿到，裡面那些祕密、糗事、暗戀心情……通通都要曝光了！為了在最糟糕的事情發生前找回日記，妮基展開了一場又慌又忙的追查行動。一路上，她不只回顧那些令人又愛又恨的校園時刻，還偷偷分享她的日記小撇步，邀請你一起動手創作屬於自己的祕密基地。Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world in this special do-it-yourself edition in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series – now with over 45 million copies in print worldwide!OMG, total disaster!! Nikki Maxwell has lost her diary!!Now the hunt is on to track it down before it falls into the wrong hands - aka mean girl MacKenzie! And along the way Nikki shares top tips to help YOU create your own diary. With space for doodles and to write entries, this a must-have book for any Dork fan! Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series?Dork Diaries Dork Diaries: Party Time Dork Diaries: Pop Star Dork Diaries: How To Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries: Dear Dork Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Di

Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies find the hidden bargains at the garage sale?With 14 terrific scenes and over 180 items to spot, it’s packed full of search-and-find fun!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s Bluey at Christmas?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s the Easter Egg?: A Shaped Tabbed Board BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

The debut novel from the author of global bestseller This Is Going to HurtWhen a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack, fellow doctor Eitan Rose smells foul play. Nobody else does though, including some quite crucial players like the police and the coroner. So when another senior doctor dies in similar circumstances, he's determined to prove there's more to these deaths than meets the eye.But following time off for his mental health, Eitan's friends and colleagues begin to question his judgement as his chaotic investigation and equally chaotic life spiral simultaneously out of control. Is he making a career-ending mistake, or could there genuinely be a killer stalking the wards?A deathly funny mix of mystery, murder and medicine, A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE is the brilliantly original debut novel from Adam Kay, BAFTA-winning author of multi-million global bestseller THIS IS GOING TO HURT.PRAISE FOR A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE'Brilliant. It will make you laugh and weep' Reverend

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon五星好評🏆 機器理論#1 🏆自然語言處理#1 🏆企業應用#1，霸榜超過30週「本書提供了一個全面且結構清晰的指南，涵蓋建構生成式AI系統的基本面向。對於希望在企業內推展AI的專業人士來說，這是一本必讀之作。」——Vittorio Cretella，前 P&G and Mars 全球資訊長「Chip Huyen很懂生成式AI，她是一位卓越的教師和作家，她的著作在幫助團隊將AI導入產品上發揮了重要作用。憑藉深厚的專業知識，《AI工程》是一本深入且全面性的指南，幫助讀者產出構建生成式AI應用。」——Luke Metz，ChatGPT共同創建人，前OpenAI研發經理 打造真正可用的LLM應用！從架構設計到部署評估，帶你一次打通 AI 工程實務全流程。面對LLM，你是否也曾困惑：•該怎麼選模型，Prompt要怎麼設計？•模型要微調，還是直接上線？•部署、監控、評估效果要怎麼做？能讓AI自評嗎？•又該如何避免幻覺、安全性、延遲等應用風險？無論你是AI工程師、ML工程師、資料科學家、工程經理、技術產品經理，或是AI工具開發者、研究人員、求職者，本書都能幫助你跨出關鍵第一步！📌 從零開始建構AI應用，或將原型提升至生產環境📌 解決幻覺、安全性、延遲與成本等應用挑戰📌 簡化團隊AI開發流程，讓系統更快、更穩、更可靠📌 在組織內有效運用基礎模型，提升業務價值與團隊能力📌 了解AI的能力與限制，釐清AI工程師的核心技能-----------------------------------------基礎模型促成了新的AI使用案例，降低了建構AI產品的進入門檻，將AI從一門深奧的學科，轉化為沒有任何AI經驗的人都能使用的強大開發工具。在這本易懂的指南中，作者Chip Huyen認為AI工程就是運用現有基礎模型建構應用的流程。AI應用開發者會看到包括模型、數據集、評估基準，以及看似無窮無盡應用模式的AI領域，本書也介紹了開發AI應用並可高效部署的實用框架。•理解什麼是AI工程及其與傳統機器學習工程有何不同•學習開發AI應用的流程、每個步驟的挑戰，以及應對這些挑戰的方法•探索包括提示工程、RAG、微調、代理和數據集工程的各種模型適配技術，並理解它們運作的方式與目的•檢視服務基礎模型時的延遲和成本瓶頸，及如何克服這些問題•針對需求選擇正確的模型、指標、

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! Books five through eight are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis are on a roll with the Cupcake Club! From sports tryouts and summer day camps to class grades and homecoming dates, the Cupcake Club girls are ready to rise to the occasion. Join Katie as she batters up on the softball field, Mia as she solves her baker's dozen of dilemmas, Emma as she stirs up a sweet solution, and Alexis as she whisks up a plan in this delicious collection of delectable stories. Best friends and cupcakes are just the icing on the cake! This scrumptious paperback boxed set includes: Katie, Batter Up! The Graphic NovelMia's Baker's Dozen The Graphic NovelEmma All Stirred Up! The Graphic NovelAlexis Cool as a Cupcake The Graphic Novel

東方詩哲紀伯倫——以詩與寓言交織出靈魂最深的低語。他的作品闡述愛、生命、自由、靈性、自然以及人類處境等普世主題。這是一本讓人願意「一生重讀」的作品，每天一篇紀伯倫，讀懂人生的悲傷與祝福。紀伯倫（Kahlil Gibran）是黎巴嫩裔的美籍詩人、哲學家與藝術家，公認為阿拉伯現代文學的巨擘，也被譽為旅美文學的旗手與靈魂人物。他在文學與繪畫領域皆有卓越成就，尤其以融合東西方思想、靈性與詩意的文字風格聞名於世，開創了獨具一格的「紀伯倫風格」。他的作品情感濃烈、意蘊深邃，文字灑脫自然，富有節奏感與音樂性，讀來朗朗上口、餘韻悠長。在東方文學史上，紀伯倫的創作兼具理性與感性，不僅蘊含哲理性的冷峻與嚴肅，也展現出詠嘆式的浪漫與抒情。他善於在看似平易的語句中揭示深刻的生命智慧，並以妙喻啟發人心，在詩歌、散文與小說創作上皆自成一格，不落俗套。本書收錄紀伯倫的四部經典作品——《沙與沫》（Sand and Foam, 1926）風格極簡卻富有哲理，《暴風集》（The Storm, 1920）探討人性的光明與黑暗，批判社會的舊習陋俗；《瘋子》（The Madman, 1918）透過「瘋子」這個角色批判社會偽善與宗教僵化，《流浪者》（The Wanderer, 1932）蘊含哲學與靈性意義，值得品味。每部皆展現其獨特的風格與思想面貌，既是他藝術創作的縮影，也為現代讀者開啟一扇探索心靈與人生的窗口。若你曾經懷疑信仰、困惑人生，或想更誠實面對自己，這本書將是你的同行者。它不解釋萬物，但讓你渴望理解自己。在這充滿噪音的世界裡，它是一座寂靜高峰，給你時間與空間重新定義「活著」的重量。★導讀推薦中央研究院歐美研究所兼任研究員----單德興★共感推薦 （依來函順序刊登）․國立政治大學阿拉伯語文學系退休教授----鄭慧慈․國立臺北藝術大學藝術跨域所教授----楊凱麟․知名作家----彭樹君

**WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD for Young People's Literature**This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school, now in paperback!"The exact type of book I would've loved, andneeded, as a kid."— Jasmine Warga,New York Timesbestselling author of and Newbery Honor recipient forOther Words for HomeSeventh grade begins, and Kareem’s already fumbled it.His best friend moved away, he messed up his tryout for the football team, and because of his heritage, he was voluntoldto show the new kid—a Syrian refugee with a thick and embarrassing accent—around school. Just when Kareem thinks his middle school life has imploded, the hotshot QB promises to get Kareem another tryout for the squad. There’s a catch: to secure that chance, Kareem must do something he knows is wrong.Then, like a surprise blitz, Kareem’s mom returns to Syria to help her family but can’t make it back h

From award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: "The Shindig is coming!" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Har

Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams….Nor will the fact that her ri

About the Book:'Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic' OLIVIE BLAKE'Katabasis is more than a novel to savor. This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time' REBECCA ROSS'A witty, gory, harrowing ride' LEIGH BARDUGOKatabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new novel by Sunday Times Number One Bestseller R.F. Kuang.

當Cassie收到一封「你是得獎者！」的神祕信，她以為夢想都能實現：有自己的房間、開心旅行、重新找回朋友……但真的得獎，就能填補心中的空缺嗎？An Indie BestsellerA Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerNPR Best of 20252025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsMega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy a mansion and get her own bedroom. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the eighth book, Alexis takes a step back from leading the Cupcake Club! Alexis loves being the business manager of the cupcake club. She's super-organized and loves working out schedules and budgets. But is being in charge "not cool?" Feeling unappreciated, Alexis takes a break from her responsibilities. With missed deadlines and supplies running low, it's a recipe for disaster!

Book 1 – Tilly and the BookwanderersTilly 發現自己能進入書中世界——Anne of Green Gables 和 Alice in Wonderland 來到她的書店，開啟一段「書中旅行」的奇幻冒險，她開始探索母親失蹤的謎團。Book 2 – Tilly and the Lost Fairy TalesTilly 與 Oskar 前往巴黎，進入一本奇異的童話書，卻發現童話角色迷失、劇情錯亂，甚至出現神祕「劇情漏洞」，她必須找出幕後黑手。Book 3 – Tilly and the Map of StoriesTilly 和 Oskar 前往美國華盛頓特區，進入國會圖書館尋找傳說中的「檔案守護者」Archivists。書境中某些故事正在消失，人們也逐漸忘記它們，壞事正在悄悄發生。Book 4 – The Book SmugglersMilo 住在名為「Quip」的魔法火車上，是書籍走私者叔叔 Horatio 的助手。當 Horatio 與 Tilly 的爺爺因《綠野仙蹤》被下毒，陷入昏睡，Milo 和 Tilly 必須進入故事中的翡翠城，並前往威尼斯，搶在時間之外找出毒藥真相。Book 5 – The Treehouse LibraryMilo 與 Alessia 一同踏上冒險，前往隱藏於英格蘭北部叢林裡、由植物學家居住的樹屋圖書館。在那裡，他們必須找到解藥，對抗強大的 Alchemist；沿途他們需穿越秘密花園、面對 Robin Hood 和 Jabberwock 的挑戰。Book 6 – The Last Bookwanderer系列最終章，Tilly、Oskar、Milo 與 Alessia 進入亞瑟王傳說，尋找第一位書中旅行者 Merlin。他們同時跨越希臘與北歐神話，與 Loki 談判、向三命運女神求助，以解救書中旅行的魔力免於 Alchemist 的控制，並保衛 Pages & Co. 的根基。

美國著名女性都市計劃學者Jane Jacobs在她的世紀經典名著「The Death and Life of Great American Cities」（1961）裡曾經說過：「無趣、沒有活力的城市， 事實是因為自身埋藏了走向毀滅的種子。……而活力、多樣、緊湊的城市，具備了處理問題的充足能力，因此保有不斷再生的種子。」Charles Landry在其經典之作 「The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators」（2000, 2008）一書中，特別提到「21世紀將是城市世紀，『創意城市』成為一種行動的號召。……『創意』就是當今城市的命脈，應該將城市的觀察焦點放在『人』的身上。」在創意城市理論中，Richard Florida（2002）提出「創意階級」與「3T」理論，主張美國城市應該制訂足以吸引「創意階級」前來的政策才行，堪稱是先驅者，但其理論在「地方經濟的發展」上仍有不足。Florida為了彌補先前理論的不足，分別於2005年發表一篇名為「The world is spiky」的論文，以及2008年出版專書「Who’s Your City? How the Creative Economy is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life」，進一步主張「尖峰都市」（Spiky City）與「地點」（Place）對當今每個人生活的重要性，而其重要性是來自於「創意經濟」，Florida自此即可將他的「創意理論」與「城市地方經濟」彼此關聯起來。他的研究結果顯示：「世界是平的」此一神話並非事實，全球多元化與分殊化造成城市經濟結構已大不同，選擇居住地點也決定了人們的「幸福」。個性開放者群聚是區域創新及經濟成長的驅動因素。「開放」與兩個特別的因素有關：一是「美感」，二是「好奇心」。區域創意及創新與多元化、活力以及開放有關，但與社會資本無關。然而，正當全世界關注並熱愛「創意城市理論」之際，Thomas Hutton在他的2016年新書「Cities and the Cultural Economy」中特別提到：文創經濟在城市中可能造成的不公平現象，並且預先告訴文創經濟研究者與政策制定者，必須設想有效方案。Florida也於2017年出版一本新書：「T

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.It’s been a rough few weeks for Hiroto and Hideki. But after Hiroto collapsed from overwork and Hideki lost his job, the two are back in high spirits and ready to fulfill an old childhood dream! Meanwhile, there are big changes on the horizon for Natsumi, and Yomogi’s love life is about to take a turn she never expected!

Wilberton Academy 的戲劇社 WTS 是全校最受矚目的團體，而社裡的明星 Elizabeth Woodward——美貌與才華兼具——卻在首演後離奇身亡。警方斷定為自殺，轉學生 Abby Kita 卻懷疑真相另有隱情。她開始追查這所名校的內幕，發現每個人似乎都藏著不能說的秘密。由 Eisner 獎得主 Mariko Tamaki 與插畫家 Nicole Goux 共同創作，本書以漫畫、信件與報導交織而成，節奏俐落、層次豐富。這不只是一起命案的解謎，更是一場青春、名望與真實之間的角力。Kirkus Reviews Best YA Mystery & Thriller of 2025A compelling, propulsive YA graphic novel mystery from acclaimed Eisner Award-winning author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki, and Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Goux At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society--a.k.a. the WTS--and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it's no surprise she's starring as Juliet in the WTS's performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. But when she's found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Transfer student Abby Kita was one

Ghost-Spider and Reptil fromSpidey and His Amazing Friendsteam up to defend the Stark Center in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!The supervillain Rhino is after one of Tony Stark’s inventions, threatening young super heroes at the Stark Center. To thwart his plan, Ghost-Spider teams up with Reptil. Can they defeat Rhino?Find out in this chapter book that’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud!

成長的路上總有點混亂，但慢慢來也沒關係。90年代的Elise和其他女孩不太一樣，當大家開始關注戀愛時，她更喜歡和朋友玩耍、畫畫、錄卡帶，享受童年時光。《怪怪成長日記》像是Elise的繪圖日記，記錄她童年的煩惱與快樂，也讓我們看見創作如何成為她的力量，陪她走過那些不太一樣的日子。Growing up is always just a little too much for a kid to handle, but taking your time is all it takes.Tweeny-bopper Elise knows she’s different, but kind of just chalks it up to being a weirdo. And in the 90s, who isn’t? Other girls might be shifting their attention to boys, but Elise is putting the freeze on all that adult stuff to get lost in play with her besties and pour her energy into making her art. Besides, what’s the point in rushing when being a kid is such a blast?In True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the 90s, Elise invites readers into the pages of her diary and takes them back to a radically different time before smartphones and home computers. It’s a world where fun means going to the mall and making mix tapes on cassette, and where imagination reigns supreme! It’s also a world where making new friends can be confusing, nerve-wracking, a

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this second book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri embarks on a brand new life in the city.Now that a princess has been chosen, Miri is thrilled at the chance to experience city life in the capital. She and her academy friends have traveled to Asland to help Britta prepare for her wedding. There, Miri also has the opportunity to study at the prestigious Queen's Castle.But not everything is as perfect as Miri hoped. As she befriends smart and world-wise students, Miri learns that they have alarming plans for a revolution. Torn between loyalty to her old friends and the allure of her new friends, between an old love and a new crush, and between the exciting city and her humble mountain home, Miri must decide where she stands.The Princess Academy trilogyPrincess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this third book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But before she can return to her beloved Mount Eskel, the king has a task for her: Miri must travel to a distant swamp to start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than royal rules.As Miri spends more time with the girls, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. Relying on her own strength and intelligence, Miri must unravel the mystery while protecting the sisters--and maybe then she canfinallymake her way home.Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!Princess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

A Newbery Honor WinnerANew York TimesBestsellerIn this first book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri finds herself a sudden participant in a contest to find the next princess of the realm.Miri lives on a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life. Then word comes that the king's priests have divined her village the home of the future princess. In a year's time, the prince will choose his bride from among the village girls.The king's ministers set up an academy on the mountain, and every teenage girl must attend and learn how to become a princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Winning the contest could give her everything she ever wanted--but it would mean leaving her home and family behind.

From #1New York Timesbestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of monstrous motherhood. She gave you a life. Now she wants yours.Abby wants a baby more than anything.But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true.But it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret.And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

＊以詩集入圍臺北國際書展大獎的詩人全新作品＊「方舟月球藝術典藏」計畫後，從月面回歸的「重返」之作＊靈巧、慧黠的敘事與反敘事，塑造如夢之夢的世界觀收錄「方舟月球藝術典藏」計畫史上最早登陸月球的華文現代詩「屬於次世代的前瞻性詩意。」——唐捐「二十世紀初期未來主義的2.0。」——鴻鴻「像是早預言好了書中世界的未來。」——鄭宜農詩人　唐捐　專序推薦詩人／鴻鴻　創作歌手、演員、寫字的人／鄭宜農啟程推薦我於是知道什麼是無力與愛並存關於詩的話題眾說紛紜當行走、用餐、看一場表演都像場博物館中的夢也許我們早就是月面上被遺忘的人？分不清日夜的軌道邊等待漲潮的人們在故事開始後被故事抵銷……詩就開始了像是空白的殘響像是我們的答案……。而詩會帶我們去哪？會不會是TO THE MOON AND BACK？

《Animal Action Squad》再度出擊！這次的主角是海底英雄 Supershark。當新型祕密武器「泡泡爆破器」的設計圖遭竊，他必須潛入海底世界，追查竊賊的行蹤。讀者將在故事中與 Supershark 一同破解多項謎題，揭露間諜集團的沉船陰謀。書中融合輕鬆有趣的文字與漫畫插圖，讓閱讀過程更具互動性與臨場感，適合親子共讀或初階讀者。📖 亮點解謎與故事並行，提升參與度漫畫與文字搭配，吸引低齡與初階讀者海底冒險情境新鮮有趣Help Supershark to solve the puzzles and defeat a gang of spies in this underwater adventure.Who is behind the theft of the plans for the new, top secret bubble blaster? It's up to Supershark to find out. Help him to solve a selection of challenging puzzles to track down the thieves and expose their ship-sinking scheme. Another amazing assignment for The Animal Action Squad.- A mixture of text and comic strips will appeal to all young readers- Perfect for shared reading as you work to solve the puzzles together!

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world.Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time.As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly – Gil to her friends – needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight.Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with?As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kin

準備好迎接挑戰了嗎？一起來破解密碼、尋找線索、解答謎語，並從錯綜複雜的迷宮中找到出路！這本超級有趣的謎題書，是專為7歲以上的小朋友設計的。它能讓孩子們在遊戲中，自然的打好閱讀識字、數學計算和邏輯思考的基礎（內容程度對應英國學制第二階段 Key Stage 2）。孩子們可以盡情在書上寫寫畫畫，解答各式各樣的趣味謎題。更棒的是，書中還會揭開大腦運作的小秘密，並提供讓思考更敏捷的小訣竅喔！遇到卡關的時候怎麼辦？別擔心！書末附有完整解答，還有線上資源連結，提供更多好玩的活動和協助！Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2)Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new school, in a new town where she doesn't know anyone, Sabina feels more out of place than ever.When she accidentally unlocks magic powers and starts to see visions of the future, Sabina worries that she'll be even more unpopular than before. But she quickly becomes one of the most popular girls in school, with everyone desperate for her to predict their test answers, prom dates and class election results.Then she starts seeing futures she'd rather not know about and Sabina's not sure if she's unlocked a gift or a curse.A book about learning to be happy in the present, rather than letting the future take over your life.Praise for Radhika Sanghani:"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie is sweet and funny and ful

《For the Ones You Love: A True Story of Sisterhood and Survival during the Holocaust》是Jeremy Dronfield所著的一本真實歷史故事書。這本書講述二戰期間，猶太雙胞胎姊妹Friedel和Gina在納粹集中營中奮力求生的感人故事。她們原本生活幸福快樂，但隨著納粹崛起，家人被迫逃往波蘭的貧民區，最終被關進了納粹監獄營。姊妹間深厚的情誼成為彼此生存下去的力量，書中描述她們如何在極端絕望的環境下互相扶持，經歷勇敢的營救與意想不到的善意，展現人性中光輝的一面。本書以適合9至15歲青少年閱讀的視角，講述了一段黑暗時代裡的愛與希望，強調姊妹情誼及人類在困境中互助的力量，是一部溫暖且啟發人心的歷史故事。The extraordinary true story of the sisters who saved each other.Friedel and Gina, twins and best friends, live happy enough lives. Their world is cycling trips, visits to their father’s shops, and first-day-of school excitement.But this is a world that is about to fall apart.It is the 1930s, and the Nazis are on the rise across Germany. They hate anyone who is different – anyone who is Jewish.Friedel and Gina and their family are Jewish, and before long they are forced to journey to Poland, where terrible hardships await in a prison-like ghetto. Soon separated from loved ones, as the Second World War rages around them Friedel and Gina are eventual

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back.Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided the flower is HIS. After what happened to the leaves in autumn (THEY ALL DISAPPEARED), Squirrel's not taking any chances.. . He MUST keep the flower safe, and he needs his best friend Bird to help him! But perhaps Squirrel wants to protect the flower a little too much.. . After all, even flowers want a little space sometimes.Join Squirrel and Bird as they discover and explore the wonderful nature of spring . . .and learn a few things along the way. A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant picture book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control Originally

一隻鱷魚一大早醒來，感覺喉嚨裡好像有隻青蛙，卡卡的很不舒服 。為了擺脫這種不爽快的感覺，他決定出門散步。一路上，他對遇到的每隻動物都惡狠狠地問：「你在找麻煩嗎？」 。這些小動物們當然被嚇得魂飛魄散，沒有誰敢挑戰這隻看起來脾氣暴躁的鱷魚。直到最後，他遇見了一頭體型龐大的大象，鱷魚也問了同樣的問題。大象的反應以及故事意想不到的結局，將會讓所有讀者捧腹大笑 。Crocodile has woken up with a frog in his throat. He heads out on a walk and asks the same question to every animal he meets: "Are you looking for trouble?" No one is up for the challenge - that is, until he comes across an enormous elephant.A fantastically funny picture book, Are You Looking for Trouble? is the perfect read aloud story to share with your little one. With bold illustrations by Delphine Durand, and a hilarious twist to look forward to, this is a book to come back to again and again.

A laugh-out-loud rhyming romp about how being HANGRY can turn you into a little bit of a monster! Brought to life by debut author, Kathryn Wanless, and illustrations packed with humour and personality from Fred Blunt. When Evangeline's alarm clock shrieks, the day is NOT off to a good start because. .. SHE'S HANGRY! But after breakfast, Evangeline is back to feeling right and skips happily down the street. Yet, at school, as lunchtime looms near.. . Yes, you guessed it.. . SHE'S HANGRY! The afternoons are always lots of fun.Except, as she leaves the playground and spots her waiting Mum, UH OH. . .SHE'S HANGRY, AGAIN! When at last they make it home, things go from bad to worse. It turns out that it's not only Evangeline who is HANGRY! Can Evangeline and Mum work together to find the perfect snack before it's too late?WARNING: There may be a HANGRY monster lurking inside of you too. .. This fantastically funny and bouncy story gives voice to a very real experience. Being hungry brings ou

★創新的詛咒設定，舞者被控制成傀儡的形象極具視覺衝擊力和象徵意義。★故事氛圍濃厚，融合《歌劇魅影》和《黑天鵝》元素，吸引哥德式幻想和黑暗浪漫愛好者。《Girls of Dark Divine》是E.V. Woods所著的一部哥德式奇幻小說，故事圍繞著一群被殘酷詛咒束縛的美麗芭蕾舞者，被一位邪惡的劇團掌控者(Puppet Master )以魔法的「無形線索」操控，他們的肢體就像傀儡一樣聽從命令，但詛咒並不會隨舞台帷幕落下而結束。每位舞者都注定會在詛咒消耗她們的那一天化為灰燼。艾姆伯琳 (Emberlyn)是位優秀的芭蕾舞者，後來成為劇團的明星。她發現了這個詛咒的殘酷代價，決定不惜一切代價拯救她與劇團裡的芭蕾舞者....A puppet master wielding a dark curse.A boy made of shadows.And a girl who must sever the strings and set her sisters free...Emberlyn is a Marionette - one of a troupe of hauntingly beautiful girls who have been cursed to perform until they turn to dust... When another one of her sisters falls, Emberlyn decides she must fight back against their Puppet Master and free them from this violent dance.Whisked away to a new theatre, Emberlyn seizes the chance to escape, but instead brings dark secrets and a boy made of shadows to light... As her strings tighten, Emberlyn realizes the only way to break free is to end the Puppet Master once and for all. Except tearing the life out of his

Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods.When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him."Children's fiction at its finest. Thorpe is a talent to watch!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Ashley's debut THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS

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