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Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with the first book of the #1 New York Times bestselling duology from Holly Black. A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge. Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world. There, she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag, Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she w

The epic New York Times bestselling Bravelands series from Erin Hunter comes to a thrilling conclusion as a young water buffalo, hyena, and cheetah come together to vanquish the evil that has threatened their home.As Stride the cheetah, Breathstealer the hyena, and Whisper the buffalo try to right treacherous wrongs and save their home, they must come together to vanquish evil once and for all.Full of adventure and intrigue, this installment will thrill readers who love the Spirit Animals and Wings of Fire series, as well as the legion of dedicated fans who’ve made Erin Hunter a bestselling phenomenon.The thrilling final arc in Erin Hunter’s bestselling Bravelands series comes to an epic conclusion! Set in the African highlands and told from three different animals’ points of view, this is a perfect adventure for dedicated fans and readers new to the Bravelands world.

Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with two evil raccoons who are hungry for revenge and have a plan to sabotage the neighborhood!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!Ember comes face-to-face with evil twin sister raccoons who are looking for trouble! Will Ember and the other pets be able to stop the raccoons from plotting revenge against the entire neighborhood? With laugh-out-loud humor, engaging artwork on every page, and nonstop action that will have readers rushing to turn the pages, Pets Rule! is the just-right series for any emerging reader!

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the seventh book, Emma needs a break from big-sister duty--or her summer will be anything but sweet! Emma is not thrilled with always having to rearrange her schedule so she can babysit her younger brother, Jake. Now, Emma's parents have broken some news that threatens to push Emma over the edge--since Emma and Jake are going to the same day camp this summer, she's expected to sit with Jake on the bus. Not only does this mean Emma can't hang out with her friends, but she also has to comfort Jake...who gets carsick! Can Emma find a way to sweeten up her summer plans? Fun, bright, full-color graphic panels tell the story with the same humor and heart as the original novel.

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses in Mongolia! Perfect for chapter book readers.The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the tree house lands in Mongolia! Jack and Annie can hear the drum beat of horses hoofs. The little horses of Mongolia are returning from near extinction and the kids get to meet the people who take care of them. But the horses are still in danger when wolves show up nearby. . . Can Jack and Annie protect the last of the little horses? Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole MatthewsIf you're lo

The adventure continues with the thrilling fourth installment in the Skandar series from New York Times and internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman!As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie, the Island’s unicorns are struck by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to eliminate the spirit element for good and a sister hellbent on revenge, nowhere is safe for Skandar.As more unicorns are affected by the curse, the clock is ticking for Skandar and his quartet, who find themselves racing for their lives. Can they stop the curse in its tracks before the Island is lost forever?

《Eleanor & Park》作者 Rainbow Rowell 最新小說《Slow Dance》。Shiloh 和 Cary 從小就是無話不談的朋友，曾一起在門廊上談夢想、許承諾。多年後重逢，兩人已歷經婚姻、離散與人生轉折，心中卻仍保有當年那份牽掛。這是一段關於錯過與重逢、友情與愛情之間曖昧距離的故事。A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell comes Slow Dance - her smartest, funniest, most romantic novel yet. "If you, like me, think thirty-somethings methodically working through their issues is very hot, Slow Dance is the book for you. The people in it feel like people you know or maybe even people you've been. Slow Dance is sexy, sweet, wise, and nostalgic--Jane Austen's Persuasion for our times."-- Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowBack in high school, everybody thought Shiloh and Cary would end up together . . . everybody but Shiloh and Cary.They were just friends. Best friends. They spent entire summers sitting on Shiloh's porch steps, dreaming about the future. They promised each other that, no

兩屆 Newbery Medal 得主 Lois Lowry 在《The Two Sophies》中描繪了一段跨越年齡的真摯友誼。11 歲的 Sophie 與年長鄰居 Sophie 是最好的朋友，一起喝茶、分享觀點、互相陪伴。然而，年長的 Sophie 開始出現記憶衰退，甚至被家人考慮接走。小 Sophie 決心幫助她重拾回憶，並在朋友 Ralphie 和 Oliver 的協助下，踏上一段意想不到的心靈旅程。隨著回憶的展開，她聽到關於戰爭、飢餓與愛的故事。本書文字溫柔而深刻，探討記憶、關懷與世代間的連結，適合喜愛有溫度的成長小說的讀者。From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most.The latest compelling work from the master storytellerWhen precocious eleven-year-old Sophie sets out to save her elderly neighbor (who is also her dearest friend), her journey will take her through their familiar suburban landscape and then, steadily yet unexpectedly, deeper into a landscape of history and shared stories.Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well . . . in a little trouble of late. She’s elderly, sure, but she’s always been on her game, the best friend any girl stru

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren’t quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfill three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college. The first quest is to help Zeus’s cup-bearer retrieve his goblet before it falls into the wrong hands. Can Percy, Grover, and Annabeth find it in time? Readers new to Percy Jackson and fans who have been awaiting this reunion for more than a decade will delight equally in this latest hilarious take on Greek mythology.

The New York Times bestselling Front Desk series continues!Mia Tang is at the top of her game!She's spending winter break with Mom, Lupe, Jason, and Hank in San Francisco's Chinatown! Rich with history and hilarious aunties and uncles, it's the place to find a great story--one she hopes to publish while attending journalism camp at the Tribune. But this trip has as many bumps as the hills of San Francisco . . .1. Mia's camp is full of older kids, with famous relatives, fancy laptops, and major connections! Can she compete with just her pen and passion?2. Lupe's thinking about skipping ahead to college! Will Mia ever get a chance to just chill with her best friend?3. Jason's crushing hard on a new girl. For the first time ever, Mia is speechless...and jealous. Can she find the courage to tell Jason--gulp--that she has a crush on him?Even for the best writers, it's not always easy to find the right words. But if anyone can tell top story, it's Mia Tang!

New kid means new problems for Sweet Valley Twins, Jessica and Elizabeth. When a not-so-nice transfer student arrives the girls must decide if they'll give her a chance or give her the cold shoulder! The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!When a new girl moves to Sweet Valley, the Wakefields are ready to welcome her to town -- unfortunately for Jessica and Elizabeth, Brooke Dennis seems to want nothing to do with them - she's the meanest girl they've ever met! The last thing Jessica wants to do is show her around or help her at school.Elizabeth wonders if maybe there is more going on with Brooke... there has to be a reason she's so mad all the time, right? Will Jessica and Elizabeth give Brooke a chance and find out who she really is? Or is Brooke truly the worst kid in Sweet Valley?

暢銷全球超過700萬冊，《馴龍高手》就是從這裡開始！嗝嗝是酋長之子，卻與英雄形象相去甚遠。當他必須訓練一隻不太像龍的龍，並面對滅族級的危機，他會如何翻轉命運？本版本特別收錄原著作者番外篇，並以即將上映的真人電影全新封面設計，重返嗝嗝與沒牙仔最初的傳奇旅程！7 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED THE HIT MOVIES! Action-packed, hilarious, and perfectly illustrated, How to Train Your Dragon is a beloved modern classic with millions of fans across the globe. Journey into the adventure that started it all for Hiccup and Toothless! In the book that started it all, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the quiet and thoughtful son of the Chief of the Hairy Hooligans, tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. Can Hiccup do it without being torn limb from limb? Join his adventures and misadventures as he finds a new way to train dragons--and becomes a hero. This edition features cover art from the highly anticipated live-action adaptation, as well as one exciting bonus short story from Cressida Cowell. See How to Train Your Dragon come to life in the new live-act

揭露雪球城假象後，初凡本以為真相已水落石出，卻發現謊言才正要開始。圓頂內的溫度逐漸升高，新的秘密浮現，而她更被捲入一樁命案，成為眾矢之的。為了證明清白，初凡只能依靠身敗名裂的易本集團繼承人範徽。但在雪球城，誰都可能是敵人，連自己也不例外。The groundbreaking Korean phenomenon that Entertainment Weekly called "The Hunger Games meets Squid Game" continues with even more dark secrets and shocking surprises. The temperature is rising and the truth at the center of Chobahm's frozen world will be revealed in the final installment of this epic dystopian saga. Chobahm's perfect life in Snowglobe came crashing down when she discovered the truth about Haeri; the girl she watched faithfully on television was far from perfect. And the TV family, revered by millions, was nothing more than an illusion created by the Yibonn Media corporation. Nothing is as it seems in the carefully curated programs released from Snowglobe. But revealing the lies behind the Yibonn Media group was only the first crack in Snowglobe. Suddenly, the heat is rising inside the domed utopia--and with the soaring temperatures, come new secrets.

[名家名著] 33 無瑕的程式碼 函數式設計篇：原則、模式與實踐 Functional Design: Principles, Patterns, and Practices ❝乍看之下，物件導向和函數式這兩種範式似乎互不相容，一個強調資料抽象與封裝狀態，另一個則倡導不可變與純函數。事實上，即便兩者出發點不同，卻能在合適的脈絡下融為一體，互相補足，最終協助我們打造更強韌、更具表達力的軟體系統。對一位想要同時掌握物件導向與函數式思維的工程師來說，如何在日常工作中權衡並結合這兩種做法，正是本書所提出的關鍵挑戰與寶貴建議。❞ ────微軟最有價值專家(Microsoft MVP)｜本書譯者　張立顗(Poy Chang) ❝Uncle Bob精心展示了函數式設計，這是當今軟體開發中極為流行且高效的設計方式。透過深入的原則和實踐案例，本書不僅適合軟體開發者，也對任何追求卓越程式品質的專業人士都具有極高的實用價值。Uncle Bob的洞見和清晰的寫作風格使這本書成為了一本不可多得的學習資源。❞ ────博碩文化總編輯 & CEO CSM　陳錦輝(Simon) 一本精通函數式程式設計的實用指南，寫出更優雅、更整潔的程式碼！ 在本書中，世界級軟體開發傳奇大師、暢銷書《Clean Code》的作者Robert C. Martin(Uncle Bob)將深入解說，為何要使用函數式程式設計（functional programming），以及如何運用函數式設計來建置更符合實際需求的系統。Uncle Bob將比較傳統的物件導向程式設計(如Java)與函數式語言(如Clojure)所採用的結構，並指出各自的最佳應用場景。他將展示如何在不同的情境下，明智地選擇合適且合理的做法，來建置更優秀、更優雅的系統。 Uncle Bob不僅手法務實，他還將理論簡化，把重點放在「實戰」與「解決問題」的具體做法。透過簡單易懂的範例，開發者將發現，容易學習且語意豐富的Clojure語言，如何幫助他們提升程式碼的整潔度、品質、開發紀律與效率。Uncle Bob還將從函數式程式設計的角度，深入探討廣為人知的SOLID原則與「四人幫」設計模式，解釋這些模式對於函數式程式設計師的價值，並指導讀者如何利用它們來實現更卓越的成果。 【內容亮點】 ・理解函數式程式設計的基本概念：不可變性、持久性資料、遞迴、迭代、延遲

《價值評估的本質與法則：一般價值理論導論》（Valuation: Its Nature and Laws. Being An Introduction to the General Theory of Value）是威爾伯·馬歇爾·烏爾班（Wilbur Marshall Urban）於1909年出版的一部經典哲學著作。該書系統地探討了價值的本質、法則以及價值理論的一般框架，試圖從哲學的角度構建一個全面的價值理論體系。本書為該書的第一個中文譯本。該書是英語世界中首次系統探討價值理論的專著，為價值研究奠定了基礎。書稿對價值評價學科的貢獻是多方面的。作者不僅提出了價值評價的哲學框架，還強調了價值評價的主觀性與客觀性，推動了跨學科研究，並為價值評價學科的形成奠定了基礎。

Honey is settling into her role as scout bee for her hive. Now she has a new to find more water. Together with her friends Beanie, Hex and Fred the Fly, Honey buzzes off on an adventure. Yet they soon discover there's something very wrong with the local stream. It's going to take lots of cunning and clever tricks to fix the problem and make sure the water flows freely again.

★ 英國No.1暢銷奇幻小說，TikTok熱議新世代YA話題作★ 《羅密歐與茱麗葉》家族宿命 × 小鎮詛咒傳說★ 黑暗魔法氛圍媲美 Krystal Sutherland★ 危險三角戀張力堪比 The Inheritance Games在Idlewood小鎮，德盧卡巫師家族與巴里昂富豪家族因古老詛咒成為世仇——只要巴里昂家族的人愛上你，你就會死亡。當Penny的母親成為詛咒受害者，她必須讓兩位敵對少年合作，揭開數十年來的黑暗祕密。面對魔法、家族恩怨與逐漸萌生的情感，她能否打破詛咒，同時守住自己的心？An unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy with the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.An instant #1 UK BestsellerAn unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy with the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.The locals of Idlewood whisper of a tragic love story that began a decades long blood feud.For as long as anyone can remember, the De Luca witches and the wealthy Barrion family have been sworn enemies. Ever since the curse that changed their fates forever. Now, if a Barrion falls in love with you, you’ll die.But when Penny Emberly’s mother becomes the curse’s

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Clifftop Peril, Kitty and her family are on holiday at the seaside. It should mean a break from superhero adventures, but there's trouble in the sleepy little fishing town.Someone, or something, is causing chaos down by the harbour. When Kitty's friend Cutlass the pirate cat gets the blame, she knows it's time to put on her superhero cape, catch the culprit, and save the day!For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Woodland Wildcat.

From Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan. DK Super World: Japan is part of the new DK Super World series for children aged 7-11 to explore the wonders of diverse cultures and landscapes across the globe. Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support for learning about the countries of the world.Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Japan country profile book, specifically tailored for primary school pupilsThis geography book for children offers:Curriculum-aligned and age-appropriate material that covers all the key teaching points. Bright images, engaging content and interactive elements that helps encourage reluctant learners. Vocabulary-building content covering a wide range of topics.Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, diagrams and interactive elements provide an immersive learning experience while covering key information about the richness of o

"Super funny, super silly, and super AWESOME!" - Jess Bradley, author of Super DweebGET READY FOR INSTANT FUN AND CHAOS, IN THIS HILARIOUS MIDDLE GRADE COMIC BOOK STORY!One day, best friends Ollie and Ivy stumble across something TRULY AMAZING in the woods near their homes - a mysterious bag of magical jellybeans. When Ivy drops one in a puddle, a monster suddenly appears!Ollie and Ivy quickly discover that monsters are great for rodeo rides, perfect for scaring off bullies, and exactly what's needed to reach that cookie jar on the top shelf. They can also be an unstoppable force of anarchy! But a little mess and chaos never did anyone any harm - right?Meanwhile, somewhere in another dimension, evil sorcerer Lord Hokum pats the back pocket of his cloak. "Wait a second. Where have my magical beans gone?" Look out kids - here comes trouble!This brand-new graphic novel series by Michael Buxton is perfect for fans ofDog ManandDiary of a Wimpy Kidwith laugh-out-loud humour, a lovable cast o

誰說小孩不如大人聰明？這本書教你101種方法反擊──從忍住放屁時不笑、發明超好玩的遊戲，到識破大人說謊的暗號。幽默又機智，讓你在歡笑中偷偷學會觀察、思考與創造，是每位想挑戰世界的小孩必備的生存秘笈！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

故事開始於約翰「米妮」摩爾在愛達荷州建造了一座礦坑，不過隨後他把礦坑賣給了來自英國的亨利．米勒。亨利之後迎娶了當地女子安妮，並為她蓋了一座豪宅。但在亨利去世之後，安妮遭人欺騙，失去了一切財產，並僅剩這棟豪宅。於是，就像一般人都可以做得到的方式，她和兒子開始養豬維生，可是偏偏鎮上的人卻不想要豬。不過誰能想到，安妮的方法居然不是把豬趕走，而是決定整座房子一起搬走.....Author Dave Eggers and artist Júlia Sardà spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of ingenuity.It all started when John “Minnie” Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local lass named Annie and built her a mansion. After Henry died and Annie was hoodwinked – losing all but the mansion – she and her son took to raising pigs, as some are wont to do. But the town wanted those pigs out. Who could have guessed that Annie would remove the whole mansion instead – rolling it away slowly on logs – while she and her son were still living in it?Narrated with metafictional flair, make way for history as only Dave Eggers could stage it.

這是一本令人捧腹大笑的繪本，講述放開心胸與改變的力量。蟲蟲旅館有豪華的餐廳、屋頂露台……甚至專為喜歡水的昆蟲設置的游泳池，多麼夢幻的蟲蟲旅館啊！不過這時出現一個問題，，獨居蜂布蘭威爾似乎不被蟲蟲旅館的房客歡迎，因為認為他會螫人！可是布蘭威爾根本沒有螫針啊！就算有，他也不會想傷害任何人。這時當一個好奇的小搗蛋鬼開始搖晃，並戳弄這座蟲蟲旅館時，身上有條紋的布蘭威爾便英雄式的挺身而出、化解危機，並且教會大家用和平的方式處理棘手問題....A side-splittingly funny picture book about open-mindedness and the power of change.The Bug Hotel has a fancy dining room, a rooftop terrace … even a pool if water is your thing.What a wonderful hotel! Trouble is, Branwell the solitary bee is not welcomed by the other guests – they're convinced he will sting! But Branwell can't sting, and even if he could, he wouldn't want to. When a curious toddler starts poking and shaking the bug hotel, our stripy hero, Branwell, ends up saving the day, showing us all a thing or two about resolving tricky situations peacefully.

揭開自由主義的光與暗， 一場關於自由真義的思辨之旅。 戰爭、愛情、權謀、衝突、苦難、背叛、鮮血與怪誕...... 透過一則則驚心動魄的故事與非凡人物的命運， 回到自由思想萌芽、成型、茁壯、挫敗、式微與重振的每個關鍵現場， 探尋我們今日享有的一切權利從何而來？ 以及——為什麼自由主義仍值得我們重新擁護？ ◎從歷史洪流中，找回自由主義的初心 從啟蒙時代的思想革命出發，透過笛卡兒的理性主義、洛克的天賦人權、彌爾與妻子泰勒共同撰寫的《論自由》等關鍵人物的思想交鋒，揭示自由主義如何在歷史的熔爐中淬鍊成形。英國光榮革命、美國獨立戰爭、法國大革命這三場大變局，如何推動自由、民主與人權成為現代政治哲學的基石？面對共產主義、法西斯主義、民族主義等思潮的挑戰，自由主義經歷了哪些衝擊？又是如何回應？ ◎自由主義正在崩解，還是進化？ 如今自由主義正面臨空前挑戰。右翼民粹主義興起、極端保守勢力壯大、民族主義浪潮翻騰，這些現象如何撼動自由的根基？在假新聞、極端政治、經濟動盪、身分認同衝突與日益加劇的不平等問題之下，自由主義不再是理所當然的價值觀，而是逐漸失去信任的思想體系？ 在這個動盪時代，我們該如何讓自由不只是空泛的理想，而是能夠持續推動人類進步的力量？本書將提供深刻的思考與可能的答案。 現況 民族主義（nationalism）大行其道。 沒有一地例外。所有地方都必須設法接受這股思潮帶來的威脅。 過去幾年間，民族主義成了美國共和黨、英國保守黨、印度人民黨（Bharatiya Janata）、以色列聯合黨（Likud）、巴西的巴西聯盟（Alliance for Brazil）、菲律賓的民主菲人–國民力量黨（PDP-Laban）背後的驅動力。民族主義征服了匈牙利和波蘭，將青民盟（Fidesz）和法律正義黨（Law and Justice）推上執政舞台。民族主義成為宰制各國政治辯論的強大勢力，義大利的聯盟黨（Lega）、奧地利的自由黨（Freedom Party）、保加利亞的攻擊黨（Attack）和愛沙尼亞的保守人民黨（EKRE），都是代表。 有時民族主義以敗仗收場，有時贏得勝利。在某些國家，民族主義彷彿掌控整個政府，在某些國家，則像扮演資淺合夥人的角色。很多時候，民族主義甚至不必掌握大權，只要盤據反對黨的政治敘事即可。 民族主義占有一席之地後，其論述便開始大肆散播，這些論述往往是由六個謊言（或其

TRUE STORIES OF DETERMINATION AND DISCOVERY This collection features 25 inspiring tales of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about how these women solved problems, made incredible breakthroughs, and paved the way for future scientists everywhere. Create a computer with mathematician Ada Lovelace. Design a robot with engineer Cynthia Breazeal. And help others with Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first African American woman to become a doctor of medicine. This book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!

"Perdomo's heartwarming artwork makes this simple story sing with its childlike style and charm. . . . This winning combination will give children the confidence to tap into the power they hold within themselves." --Booklist (starred review) I love listening to music, especially samba!It feels like my heart follows the beat. Meet a young girl who loves her cozy home. It smells like cinnamon tea and feels like warm pajamas. But even when she's away from home, and everything is different, she finds a way to become her own home, where she feels calm. At night, when it's too dark and her feet are cold, her room can be a little scary. But she creates her own light when she closes her eyes and thinks of the sun. With friendliness and charm, author-illustrator Juliana Perdomo shows young readers how to find comfort and confidence within. Her heartwarming picture book reassures children that sometimes, everything we need--courage, joy, peace, and love--is already inside us.

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全彩圖像版！艾文擅長與人相處，潔西數學一把罩，卻不太懂人際關係。暑假最後五天，兄妹倆各自開起檸檬攤，展開一場誰賣得多、誰更厲害的比拚。這場「生意戰爭」，也悄悄改變了他們的關係。The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series—a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how—has sold more than 1.5 million copies and is now available as a full-color graphic novel.Legions of kids have grown up reading the Lemonade War series. Now, for the first time, fans of all ages can experience the beloved story as never before, in a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel.Evan Treski is people smart. He’s good at talking to people, even grown-ups.His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win—and, even more important, if their fight will ever end.“A classic sib

“Subtly told and finely made,The Correspondentis a portrait of a small life expanding. Virginia Evans shows how one woman changes at a point when change had seemed impossible. That change, like this novel, turns out to be a cause for celebration.”—Ann PatchettA woman tries to heal old wounds and make sense of the world the only way she knows how—through letters—in this charming, laugh out loud debut novel about a life fully lived.“Dear Ms. Van Antwerp,There is a movie coming out this month and I saw the trailer and it made me think of you. It’s about an old woman who lives alone like a hermit. She is eccentric and rude….”Sybil Van Antwerp is a mother and grandmother, divorced, retired from a distinguished career in law, an avid gardener, and a writer of letters. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion

《新來的女孩》——一堂溫暖的友誼與同理心課📖 《教室後排的男孩》暢銷作家 Onjali Q. Raúf 首部繪本作品，攜手 獲獎插畫家 Pippa Curnick，以動人故事幫助孩子理解戰爭與難民議題。👧 當新來的女孩沉默不語，我決定用我的方式讓她感到溫暖……透過幽默與真摯的筆觸，本書傳遞 友誼、善良與包容的力量，為孩子打開同理心的大門，讓愛與理解跨越語言與國界。✨ 一本讓孩子從小學會關懷世界的感動之作！Told with heart and humour, this story of friendship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees.From Onjali Q. Rauf, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, and award-winning illustrator Pippa Curnick, comes a moving picture book that helps young children understand and empathise with the refugee crisis, and shows the power that friendship, kindness and generosity can have.There's a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger's, skin as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I'd like to be her friend. But she never plays with me in the playground or makes sandcastles in the sandpit. She's doesn't even like Story Time.The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad

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本書榮獲2024年Waterstones年度圖書獎及《星期日泰晤士報》暢銷榜冠軍，是一本令人難以釋卷的日系懸疑傑作。靈感來自真實事件，「婚活連環殺人案」震撼全國——女子廚神梶井真名子因毒殺多名男子而身陷囹圄，卻以精緻料理征服人心，至死未曾為罪行開口。直到一封記者町田梨花的請求——不是為了真相，而是為了燉牛肉食譜，才開啟兩人奇異的書信往來。梨花在新聞社孤軍奮戰，生活乏味，幾乎只吃泡麵。但隨著每一道菜的交流，她的身體、心靈與慾望悄悄被喚醒。本書融合犯罪、女性身份、食慾與欲望，是一道既美味又危險的心理盛宴，迷人、挑釁、令人着迷。THE No. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK‘A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat’ THE SUNDAY TIMES'I have been glued to Asako Yuzuki's new novel Butter’ NIGEL SLATERThe cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lon

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Learn everything there is to know about the WNBA’s brightest star in The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Caitlin Clark’s career on and off the basketball court. Perfect for a Caitlin Clark fan or basketball fanatic, this is the go-to guide to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Caitlin has already accomplished so much—and she’s just getting started! In The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark, you’ll learn about:-Caitlin’s early life and her first successes on the court -Her dazzling college basketball career at the University of Iowa -Her current stats in the WNBA as a point guard with the Indiana Fever

Learn everything there is to know about the basketball master of the 3-point shot from the Golden State Warriors inThe Totally Awesome World of Steph Curry!Are you a basketball superfan? Do you want to dive into the life of one of the greatest players? From the Totally Awesome World series for middle-grade readers, this book covers all the major highlights of Steph Curry’s career on and off the basketball court. Play-by-plays of Curry’s athletic achievements, his masterful entrepreneurship, and extensive philanthropy, plus fun facts, quizzes, and trivia, are accompanied by plenty of graphics and illustrations capturing the life of this iconic athlete.Steph Curry is a beloved basketball player in the NBA; along with being the number #1 top-selling jersey, he is a four-time NBA champion, a multiple-time MVP, winner of multiple ESPY and BET awards, and more. His talent is undeniable—same as his generosity. His positive influence extends beyond the basketball court with his foundation Eat.

On the advanced knowledge economy, which perpetuates patterns of discrimination and exclusion, and the threat of climate change devastation for both human and nonhuman entities.Robots designed to care for people and neglected landscapes of digital trash. The promise of synthetic biology and the panic of living on a dying planet. Wonderful feats of intelligence and systemic acts of violence. Exhilaration and exhaustion. Rosi Braidotti argues that we must think about these apparent contradictions all together in order to make differences that actually matter.Posthuman Knowledge and the Critical Posthumanitiesoscillates between evocations and transections of contemporary conditions, for which Braidotti offers what she calls the “posthuman convergence” as a new paradigm for situating and navigating their problems and possibilities. Reflecting on the knotted situation of the academic humanities, cognitive capitalism, and advanced climate change, she delivers an intersectional critique of hu

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

♦ One of New York Public Library's Best Books of 2024.♦ A New York Times Bestseller♦ A National Indie Bestseller♦ New York Times for Kids pick♦ Amazon Best Book of the Month♦ Junior Library Guild selection♦ Indie Next pick《紐約時報》暢銷作家與藝術家香奈兒·米勒帶來一個溫馨又充滿趣味的故事，講述十歲的「襪子偵探」吳木蘭，決心找回遺落在父母紐約洗衣店裡的每一隻孤單襪子。在紐約高樓林立的街道下，木蘭坐在洗衣店裡，將每隻失落的襪子釘在公告板上，希望顧客前來領回。但似乎沒有人注意到這些襪子，甚至沒人注意到她。她不知道的是，這將是她最精彩的夏天。當來自加州的新朋友愛莉絲出現時，她們踏遍全城，穿梭於地鐵、熟食店、花店和披薩店，尋找遺失襪子的秘密，遇見形形色色的人，揭開意想不到的故事。在每一次邂逅中，木蘭逐漸明白，只要勇敢探索未知，生命便會悄然有序。New York Times bestselling author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.Down at the bottom of the tall buildings of New York City, Magnolia Wu sits inside her parents’ laundromat. She has pinned every lost sock from the laundromat onto a bulletin board, in hopes that customers will return to retrieve them. But no one seem

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