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《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

Join young Anakin Skywalker for his first awesome adventures on Tatooine!Use the LEGO® pieces provided to build your Anakin minifigure, plus his pit droid and repair station, before playing along with the fun comics and puzzles.Strap in for a cosmic ride!

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

學了多年英文，寫一句話還要想半天？升學考試、出國留學、職場履歷，全卡在英文寫作上？別讓英文寫作卡住你的青春！用《圖解英文寫作使用手冊》解鎖寫作技能，掌握五大寫作要素，英文表達再也不受限！#寫作焦慮 《圖解英文寫作使用手冊》破解法：只要掌握「五大要素」，焦慮立即消失！1. 句子的要素：理解句子結構，邁出寫作第一步！2. 增減的要素：學會連接和縮減句子，讓文章更流暢！3. 段落的要素：善用細節描述，建構完整有力的段落！4. 強化的要素：在段落中強化主題，凸顯各段功能！5. 精進的要素：運用小技巧，讓文章脫穎而出！#寫不出來 《圖解英文寫作使用手冊》破解法：從寫好「一句話」開始，累積你的自信！理解英文的句子結構，就是奠定寫作的基本功夫。只要能寫出正確的句子，就可以漸漸組成段落，並用段落建構出文章。再加上一些強化、精進的技巧，就大功告成了！#寫不下去《圖解英文寫作使用手冊》破解法：看圖學習跟著寫，不知不覺寫出好文章！書中每單元都搭配精心設計的插圖與範例，視覺化記憶讓學習更輕鬆。#寫作瓶頸《圖解英文寫作使用手冊》破解法：系統化反覆練習，循序漸進突破寫作瓶頸！每單元皆附寫作練習，讓你實際應用所學技巧，自然突破寫作瓶頸。「英文寫作進化術」讓你的英文更具層次與魅力！✪ 「粉絲男孩」7連招，寫出順暢複合句用對等連接詞for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so，寫出自然流暢的複合句。✪ 同位語 + 插入語，讓句子更有深度學會使用同位語（名詞、名詞片語或子句）和插入語（附加說明）補充句子資訊，提升文章的深度與廣度。✪ 主題句決定你的文章高度善用這六種方式寫出有吸引力的主題句：「特殊論點」、「清楚說明」、「震撼效果」、「個人經驗」、「問題引導」、「引經據典」。✪ 細節描述大加分，讓文字有畫面透過「感覺描述」、「特色描述」和「加入情緒」的方法來描述細節，增添文章畫面感，讓讀者身歷其境。 ✪ 關鍵字是神隊友，讓段落超連貫As a result, consequently, in contrast... 用銜接段落的關鍵字有效連接段落，打造邏輯連貫的文章。✪ 掉尾句 vs. 鬆散句，高手的寫作武器重點放最後 vs. 開門見山法，哪種風格更適合你的文章？找到最適合你的風格，清晰呈現核心觀點。✪ 重複是一種技巧，讓論點更有力Write it. Repeat it. Make it

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

他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們收集工具的好地方！暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列★授權22國‧澳洲得獎作繪者聯手創作★-台北書展讀者好評熱賣、親子頻道一致爆笑推薦-----垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎是超人氣的打擊犯罪聯盟！大多數人類都會忽視鴿子，這使得他們可以到處查案不被打擾，但一段打擊犯罪的影片被公開後，鴿五郎瞬間出名了－－而當所有人類都關注著他們時，要偵查辦案就變得相當困難！更糟的是還有人要攻擊捕抓他們……在聚光燈的包圍下，鴿五郎能否持續他們的酷酷偵查鴿生涯？還是……他們打擊犯罪的日子會就此結束！？◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」——書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」——莎莉•里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」——《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」 ──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」 ──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」 ──彼得•海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲「我最喜歡的鴿五郎是家家，因為他很好笑，而且總是肚子餓！」–希安娜，八歲「我非常非常喜歡《垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎》，因為它的內容很刺激，充滿戲劇性和冒險。」」——丹尼爾，7 歲，兒童閱讀指南 (Kids Reading Guide)◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子躲進垃

台灣推理小説的發展，具有與台灣文學史相同共存的現代性特質。台灣的推理小説，從日治時期開始至今，不論是理論或創作，都深受日本的影響，尤其是關於「本格」的探索。關於台灣推理小説的發展和流派，陳國偉教授屢有論述。為這一專輯而寫的導言，簡要概述之外，推陳出新，提出台灣推理小説作爲「文學現代性的起點」的新觀點，將上世紀六〇年代台灣現代主義風潮，提前到日治時期引進偵探小説的19世紀後半，當台灣第一部偵探小説於1898年1月7日首次出現之時。The development of Taiwan’s mystery novels shares modernist characteristics and co-exists with the mainstream history of Tai-wan literature. Taiwan’s mystery novels, from the Japanese colonial period to the present, have been deeply influenced by Japan, both in theory and creation, especially in the exploration of so-called “original style.” Professor Kuo-wei Chen has discussed the development and genre of mystery novels in Taiwan in different fora. The introduction written for this issue, in addition to including a brief overview, breaks new ground and puts forward a new perspective on Taiwanese mystery novels as “the starting point of literary modernity.” He argues that the origins of Taiwanese modernism should be found not in the 1960s but with the introduction of detect

哲學不只是大人的事，孩子也能一起動腦思考！這本輕鬆有趣的哲學入門書，從「我到底存不存在」到「快樂的豬和不快樂的人你選誰」，用簡單又好玩的方式，帶領9到12歲孩子認識哲學。搭配漫畫、趣味小測驗，讓你一邊笑、一邊挑戰自己的思考力。A kids' introduction to philosophy covering life's biggest (and strangest) questions, written by philosophy lecturer Brandon Robshaw.This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills…and leave you totally weirded out. In this book we’ll attempt to answer questions such as…Are you in a video game right now?If your body is constantly changing, are you still you?Would you rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?If these questions sound weird to you, well, it’s only going to get weirder from here. By the end of the book you may be wondering whether you actually exist at all. Which would officially make you a philosopher!From Plato’s cave to Descartes’ I think therefore I am, this book will introduce you to some of the weirdest ever philosophical thoughts – and encourage you to think up some answers of your own.

OUTLINE本書將加藤拓弐〈@isiyumi〉在X上獲得廣大迴響的超人氣作品〔機器人宇宙1.0〕累積再累積的作品群一舉收錄！無論是哪篇或說全部〈？〉都引起很大的話題！CONTENTS〔她墮落打發時間的每一天〕、〔魔法少女亮奇拉拉〕、〔異世界勇者機甲戰士〕、〔精靈機器人森聖國物語〕、〔理解女孩二人組〕、〔戰鬥支援AI『GAL』〕、〔忍者機器人甲月〕、〔受騙者們的死亡遊戲〕、〔面無表情的學妹〕、〔團長〕and more…！

Ann Martin's phenomenal Newbery Honor book, now in paperback.The summer Hattie turns 12, her predictable small-town life is turned on end when her uncle Adam returns home for the first time in over 10 years. Hattie has never met him, never known about him. He's been institutionalized; his condition involves schizophrenia and autism.Hattie, a shy girl who prefers the company of adults, takes immediately to her excitable uncle, even when the rest of the family -- her parents and grandparents -- have trouble dealing with his intense way of seeing the world. And Adam, too, sees that Hattie is special, that her quiet, shy ways are not a disability.

桑妮．派克最愛住在德瑪花園公寓，那裡不僅是家，也是她與鄰居們共同生活、互相扶持的社區。她從未覺得這樣的住處有什麼不同，直到市政府提出興建新平價住宅，卻遭到富裕社區居民強烈反對，讓她第一次體會到「低收入」原來會被看不起。爸爸要她安分低調，但看著鄰居們受到輕視與誤解，桑妮決定挺身而出，為自己與這群可愛的人發聲。這是一部節奏明快、幽默中帶有真誠情感的成長故事，描寫一位女孩如何在偏見與社會壓力中，勇敢為正義與歸屬感奮戰，也讓人重新思考什麼才是「家」的真正意義。A determined girl spends the summer before middle school learning to stand up for her low-income community in this funny, fast-paced read just right for fans of Kelly Yang's Front Desk. Sunny Parker loves the Del Mar Garden Apartments, the affordable housing complex where she lives. And she especially loves her neighbors. From her best friend, Haley Michaels, to Mrs. Garcia and her two kids--developmentally disabled son AJ and bitter but big-hearted daughter Izzy--every resident has a story and a special place in Sunny's heart. Sunny never thought living at the Del Mar Garden Apartments made her different--until the city proposes turning an old, abandoned school into a new affordable housing complex and the backlash of her affluent neighborhood teaches Sunny the

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends, and just a little bit of magic.Brought to life in vivid graphic novel form, The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to read their book.Whether the adventure is out of this world or a little bit closer to home, they are always fun when you have your friends to help you along the way.With three short stories inside, children will enjoy dipping in and out of this world without having to commit to a longer read. As a bonus, there are three shorter one-page comic strips between each story that contain little life lessons or ‘floofisms’.Perfect for your newly independent or reluctant reader, they will love escaping into this immersive wo

Learn about insects in this leveled reader!TIME for Kidshelps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered how some insects manage to be both creepy and cute? Or if the pretty colors on a beetle have a purpose? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader all about beautiful bugs, a perfect entry point for young entomologists.

In this newest addition toClever’s popular Dragon series, now inpaperback, a newfriendhas come to town! Sir Fiero is a braveknightwith shiny armor and a sparkling silver sword. Dragon immediately wants to befriend him and invites him to playhide-and-seekwith the group…but Sir Fiero refuses because he doesn’t believe that dragons and knights can befriends. Could Dragon prove him wrong? Thissweet, interactive storyexplores the themes offriendshipandchallenging stereotypes.

Learn all about the weather in this leveled reader!TIME for Kidshelps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered how rain drops form and fall from the sky? Or why some snowflakes stick to the ground while others melt away instantly? Or if the wind can be strong enough to blow buildings away? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader perfect for youngmeteorologists in the making.

Learn about sharks, whales, dolphins, jellyfish, sea turtles, and more in this exciting book that features 101 sea creatures!This book is packed with exciting information about 100 of the ocean's most interesting creatures! Get to know seahorses, sea otters, penguins, seals, crabs, sharks, octopuses, whales, dolphins, manatees, and even narwhals in this wonderful book for ocean and animal lovers of all ages.

You’ve fallen in love with the Hawthorne brothers, now discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah’s side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby’s eyes in this unforgettable novel that you can read backward or forward.Hannah Rooney knows how to be invisible. At twenty, she keeps her head down and her eyes open, and so far, she’s managed to avoid being pulled into the dealings of her notorious criminal family. Hannah lives her life in countdown mode, biding her time in nursing school as she waits for her beloved sister, Kaylie, to turn eighteen so Hannah can get them both far, far away from Rockaway Watch and start a new life.Tobias Hawthorne II acts every inch the entitled heir that he is. As the only son of one of the country's richest men, there isn't a door that isn't open to him. Yet behind his razor sharp cheekbones and devil-may-care attitude, Toby is guarding a nest of deadly secrets and a fiery anger fierce

From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas town – where family can be made by blood or by choice…Perfect for fans of:🤠 Cowboy romance🏡 Small-town settings❤️ Forced proximityNow a Netflix series starring Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly and James Brolin!Staten Kirkland is a rugged rancher who hides a painful past. No one knows that when his memories overwhelm him, he runs to reclusive Quinn O’Grady…or that she has secrets of her own.Lucas Reyes dreams of college and the chance of becoming more than a ranch hand's son. But one fateful night sets his life on a course he couldn’t have imagined.Yancy Grey is running from his troubled, criminal past. He doesn’t plan to stick around, just to stay long enough to learn how to exploit the town’s weaknesses. Only Yancy isn’t prepared for what he encounters…Secrets run deep in the small town of Ransom Canyon, where the lives of four families intertwine

★ 勇闖異世界×創造力生存戰，一場方塊世界的極限冒險★ Netflix改編動畫，預計2026上線★ 最適合入門橋梁書的奇幻冒險讀物在一場突如其來的意外中，四個性格各異的孩子——Garrett、Henry、Natalie與Dawn，被吸入神秘傳送門，來到《Minecraft》的方塊世界「Overworld」。這裡看似自由，卻處處潛藏危機，從兇猛的殭屍到神祕的豬布林，生存從來不簡單。為了找到回家的方法，他們必須學會這個世界的法則：建造、防禦、合作，以及最重要的——發揮創造力。在專業玩家Steve的帶領下，他們踏上一段充滿挑戰與奇蹟的冒險旅程。隨著任務推進，他們逐漸發現，真正需要拯救的不只是這個世界，還有自己內心的勇氣與價值。這些在異世界學會的能力，也將成為他們回到現實後最重要的力量。《Minecraft》自2009年推出以來，已成為全球最具影響力的遊戲之一，不僅銷量突破3.5億套，更累積數以億計的玩家。本書結合電影劇情與遊戲魅力，是進入閱讀世界的最佳冒險起點。This junior novelization retells the exciting story of A Minecraft Movie, based on the bestselling video game of all time!Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – find themselves when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and

《Prisoners of Geography》是理解當代國際局勢的重要入門經典。作者 Tim Marshall 以清晰易懂的筆法，帶讀者從地理條件出發，重新思考國家權力、戰爭衝突與全球戰略。全新增訂版結合近十年重大變局，涵蓋俄烏戰爭、中東衝突、中國與台灣、印太局勢、歐洲防務、日本再武裝、非洲角力與印度崛起等議題。透過地圖、歷史與現實政治的交織，地理從未退出歷史舞台，反而始終深刻限制並形塑各國領導人的選擇。適合想快速掌握世界脈動與地緣政治關鍵脈絡的讀者。THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015.‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine.’ — Evening StandardPrisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what’s happening in the news today, from China’s ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture.This completely revised and updated editi

歡迎回到墨水世界，一個文字能召喚角色、故事能改變命運的奇幻國度。《墨水心》三部曲講述梅琪與父親莫，因莫的朗讀能力捲入書中世界，面對邪惡勢力與生死抉擇的旅程。在《墨水魔咒》中，他們被吸入墨水世界；《墨水死亡》則揭示與死亡的危險交易；最新續作《復仇之色》描繪達斯特指與新一代角色對抗詛咒畫像的挑戰。系列全球銷量超過六百萬冊。Return to the Inkworld—a place where words bring characters to life and stories can alter fate. Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart trilogy follows Meggie and her father Mo, whose magical reading voice unleashes heroes and villains alike. In Inkspell, they are drawn into the book’s world; Inkdeath raises the stakes with a pact with death itself. The new standalone sequel, The Colour of Revenge, sees Dustfinger and a new generation battle cursed portraits that threaten to erase them from existence. With over 6 million copies sold worldwide and a major film adaptation by the team behind The Lord of the Rings, this internationally celebrated series is a timeless tribute to the power of books and imagination.

Learn about the amazing trees all around us with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for budding nature lovers, it covers over 100 different trees that can be spotted everywhere from town parks to wild mountainsides. Use the beautifully detailed illustrations of bark, leaves, flowers and fruit to help you identify the trees you see.

History Stinks! / Poo Through the Ages/ Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time

"A contemporary Buffy" - Publishers Weekly Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is an average teenager. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly).She's human. And every other day in between . .. she's not. Though she's not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does .. . she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world.On those days, she is practically indestructible. But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these unworldly beings. And she knows she has only twenty-four hours to save her.There's only one problem . . .it's the wrong twenty-four hours. An action-packed supernatural mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games.

Discover more of the smelliest stories from our pongy past, in the hilarious gross-out guide to history for 7+ readers, by TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge.What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STILL STINKS!Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH?From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the snottiest, wee-tastic tales from our pongy past, get ready to be dunked into the foulest corners of history.

The stunning new children’s picture book from the beloved BLUE KANGAROO seriesIt's the middle of the night, and Maudie would really, truly, like a good night's sleep. She heads to her lovely house in the woods for some rest, but when she gets there, she finds there are unexpected visitors in the way …This stunning new picture book is full of Emma Chichester Clark's signature charm and wit and incredible artwork. Parents and children will love reading this beautiful story together, full of imagination, playfulness and wonderful creatures.

An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read. Following on from I AM WOLF, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD.Once, Brann belonged to Raven. She flew high above the world and she was fearless.But Raven was destroyed by Dragon. Brann’s home is gone and her crew is missing.Determined to find the truth, Brann heads north. But what she and her friends learn will change everything.What happened to Raven’s crew? And what is the secret Brann is hiding?Also written by the award-winning Alastair Chisholm:I Am Wolf – Shortlisted, Peters Children’s Book of the Year award 2025Orion LostThe Consequence GirlComing soon – the final book in “I Am…” trilogyPraise for I AM WOLF:“Jam-packed with action and suspense, and wildly inventive.” – The Times“I loved every page of this gripping, dystopian thriller. Wonderful characters, thrilling action and a unique new world. Now I wish I had my own animal construct!” – Kieran Larwood, autho

BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'It’s great to have this wonderful writer back on our shelves.' DAVID ALMOND After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled. But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his revenge on the Inkworld! He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to grey – Dustfinger, his brave stepson, Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come together to find a way to save them all! This is the Colour of Revenge . .. A brilliant new stand-alone novel that returns to the beloved world of the Inkheart trilogy – over 14 million copies sold worldwide! Features gorgeous new illustrations from Cornelia Funke herself. Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord. Inkheart is a major feature film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings, starri

More than just a book—a world of choices awaits! This big hearted interactive adventure lets young readers shape the story.Fred can't make a decision aboutanything-his parents always tell him what to do, from what to eat every day to which secondary school to choose.That's how Fred has found himself a pupil at the high-pressure, strict Gains School, when he'd much rather be going to Browtree, with its brilliant art department and kind teachers.As Fred waits for the bus to his new school, he sees the bus for Browtree pull up - and a wild, thrilling, thought strikes him. Should he jump on this bus and pretend he's a new student at Browtree?Will he be brave enough to follow a different path for once?You, the reader, will stand in Fred's shoes and make decisions alongside him throughout this story. You'll help him stand-up for what he believes in, learn what he truly loves to do, make good friends and face choices about whether to swerve or walk into drama.YOU are in charge ofThe Boy With

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustRuby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own vegetables.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

Come and join Freya and all her friends in the Sylvanian Village in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya''s Happy Diary, now showing on Youtube!Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends, Lyra, Skye and Melinda have found a rare, magical flower, which they decide to keep a secret. They look after it together at first, but then they start to argue about the best way to keep the flower safe.Freya starts to wonder how her and her friends will make up . . . and what will happen when the flower blooms.This cute picture book features artwork from the new animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya''s Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before.Also available: Sylvanian Families: Freya''s Birthday Surprise, The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide, and more!

Packed with action scenes of different types of sharks hunting, leaping and cruising among coral reefs, kelp forests and open oceans. Spot baby sharks emerging from their eggs, and a small and sneaky epaulette shark creeping up a beach! Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant paints magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

一起跟兔兔與熊熊來逛遊樂園吧！ 在這場充滿歡笑與英文韻腳的故事中，這對愛鬥嘴的好朋友將學習如何分享與妥協，體驗真正的友誼！熊熊來到遊樂園，但他最討厭會轉來轉去的遊樂設施！兔兔也來了，可是他最害怕會顛簸震動的遊戲！他們能找到一個彼此都喜歡的遊樂設施嗎？★充滿韻腳與搞笑劇情的繪本故事★透過大量的韻腳來培養孩子英文口說語感★透過熊熊與兔兔的互動建立孩子良好的人際關係★附音檔QRcodeJoin the fun of the fair as bickering best friends learn to share and compromise in this hilarious rhyming story about friendship. From the talented duo behind the critically-acclaimed The Cat and the Rat and the Hat and The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat. Praise for The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat:"Children will love the silly humour and delight in seeing the animal antics unfold" - BookTrustHare and Bear are at the fair, but Bear does NOT like rides that swirl and twirl and Hare does NOT like rides that go bump and thump.Will the two friends ever find something they BOTH like? Step this way for rib-tickling, tongue-twisting fun where friendship always comes first!If you like this, you'll love:The Cat and the Rat and the Hat The Goat and the Stoat and the BoatIncludes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories

A cursed prince turns into a raging demon whose lust can only be calmed by the skillful hands of one powerful sorcerer!Prince Vald is struck by a curse that turns him into a demon! He seeks out a powerful sorcerer named Halvir to help break the curse, and the two go on an epic journey full of danger—and lust—in search of clues to break the young prince’s curse!Vald’s body has been split into two entities—one spirit and one demon—and a battle of supremacy between them breaks out over Havi! The powerful sorcerer Asterdol seizes this opportunity to regain his true power, and in doing so brings forth a demon so powerful the fate of the world is at stake. Will Vald be able to return to his original form in time to confront this beast? And will he and Havi ever figure out a way to break Yug Verlind’s curse?

《語言小史》由國際知名語言學家大衛・克里斯多撰寫，以輕鬆易懂的筆調，帶領讀者從嬰兒發聲、語言起源到網路用語與表情符號，深入探索語言的演變與魅力。全書篇幅短小、主題豐富，適合語文教學延伸閱讀，也是對語言有興趣讀者的入門之選，啟發我們重新思考日常溝通的本質與價值。A lively journey through the story of language, from an infant's first word to the languages of the internetLanguage never leaves you alone. It’s there in your head, helping you think. It’s there to help you make relationships – and to break them. It’s there to remind you who you are and where you come from.From the first words of an infant to texting and emojis, languages are full of mysteries and quirks. In this entertaining book, renowned author David Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds---------------------"Demotic, lively, rigorous but unabashedly unpedantic David Crystal remind[s] us that living languages know no boundaries, that they adapt themselves joyously to new conditions. Here he indulges

《詩歌小史》以溫和流暢的筆觸，帶領讀者認識詩歌四千年來的發展，從最早的文字詩篇到當代詩人對語言與世界的回應。作者約翰・凱瑞介紹眾多詩人與經典作品，讓人感受到詩歌的力量與美，也邀請我們思考：什麼是詩？為什麼它能穿越時間、觸動人心？無論你是初學者還是詩的愛好者，都能從這本書中找到共鳴。A vital guide to poetry from ancient times to the presentPoetry is language made special, so that it will be remembered and valued. It does not always work – over the centuries countless thousands of poems have been forgotten. This Little History is about some that have not.John Carey tells the stories behind the world’s greatest poems, from the oldest surviving one written nearly 4,000 years ago to those being written today. Carey looks at poets whose works shape our view of the world – such as Shakespeare, Whitman and Yeats – and more recent poets like Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney, and Marianne Moore who have started to question what makes a poem ‘great’ in the first place.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds------------------“[The] book reviewer and Oxford don has great fun, galloping through 4,000 years of verse. Reputations ar