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★ 六大權威媒體星級推薦，年度最耀眼奇幻繪本！★ 《In a Jar》作者全新創作，帶領讀者踏上一場翻轉世界的魔法冒險★ 讀者也要一起「把書翻過來」！互動式閱讀體驗充滿驚喜★ 關於手足、想逃離的心情，以及重新發現家的魔法一部結合奇幻冒險與互動閱讀的繪本。主角 Evie 在雪地中打開通往顛倒世界的魔法入口，讀者也需要把書翻轉，與角色一起探索星海與奇幻生物。故事描寫手足關係的矛盾與溫暖，畫面華麗、想像奔放，是一本讓孩子一翻開就沉浸其中的奇幻旅程。SIX STARRED REVIEWS! ******A richly illustrated picture book from the author ofIn a Jarthat follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.Evie believes in all things magic, but her always-pestering, always-following younger siblings make her life seem a littlelessmagical sometimes. So Evie makes her escape to the snowy world outside, hoping for a bit of peace and solitude, only to discover her siblings trailing behind her, once again.Luckily, with the help of a wand and a few magic words, Evie turns a snowbank into a portal to an upside-down worldfull of stars, dolphins, and seahorses to ride. Even the reader is invited to rotate the book and follow the siblings along on their adventure! But wh

Rediscover the legendary detective and his loyal companion with this gorgeous heirloom edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Containing every known Sherlock Holmes tale ever written, this elegantly designed edition brings the world's greatest detective to life. From Holmes's first appearance in "A Study in Scarlet" (1887) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901-1902), through the collection of stories in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, this deluxe edition boasts the entire Holmes catalog. This collectible edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by renowned Holmes scholar and author Daniel StashowerUnabridged text with 4 full-length novels and 56 short storiesThis stunning classic is a perfect gift for Sherlock Holmes fans or a wonderful addition to your home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered cast

A playful and chaotic riot of animal naughtiness from picture book master Jeanne Willis. Nigel’s done a naughty thing, and he’s giving it some thought in a quiet spot. But it gets hard to focus as he quickly becomes surrounded by wild, animal naughtiness! Mole has been ruining the lawns, Bull’s been charging around with his horns .. . even Daddy admits it’s hard to be perfect all the time! But can you guess what naughty thing Nigel has done?Each scene gets wilder and wilder as the chaos builds, and Paddy Donnelly's brilliantly engaging pictures provide so much whacky detail to spot.

本書以維京兄妹的視角展開，記錄一家人離開熟悉的挪威、準備在海外建立新家的過程。從上船前的盛宴，到與親人道別的時刻，故事以平易的筆法呈現維京人的日常樣貌。祖母傳授符文、分享航海經驗，使孩子在啟程前對世界有了更多期待與理解。隨著船隻駛向未知，他們聽見關於巨怪、幽魂與眾神的傳說，也在旅途中學習如何面對不確定的挑戰。作者 Lan Cook 將歷史背景巧妙融入漫畫節奏，使本書兼具閱讀趣味與文化資訊。A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information and adventure.A Viking family in Norway loads up their ship and enjoys a farewell feast before setting sail to set up home overseas. What dangers might they face at sea? Will the Norse gods protect them on their journey?Meet a brother and sister as they say goodbye to their old home and prepare for adventure. Before they go, there's time for one last lesson in sword fighting, and a final visit to their ancestors at the burial ground. Their grandmother tells them tales of her own seafaring adventures and shows them how to read Norse writing - runes.This comic is filled with details about every aspect of Viking life, interwoven with stories of trolls and vengeful ghosts and lege

★ 經典《白鯨記》爆笑改編，最可愛的文學名鯨登場！★ 《紐約客》漫畫家 Lars Kenseth 幽默首作繪本★ 給所有「只是想交朋友」的小怪咖與小海怪★ 喜歡 Jon Klassen、Jory John 風格讀者必讀的機智繪本Moby是一隻熱情又友善的白鯨，只想交朋友。當他遇見一艘滿載水手的船，開心地展現笑容與絕技時，卻把大家嚇得不知所措。本書以幽默方式翻轉《白鯨記》的經典形象，講述一個關於誤會、友情與接納自我的溫暖故事。An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth. Meet Physeter Macrocephalus - but you can call him Moby. He's got the BIGGEST toothy smile, and he's always up for a game of tag. Plus his backflips can't be beat! Who wouldn't want to be his pal? So when Moby encounters a ship full of sailors, he's eager to make a bunch of new friends. What could go wrong...? Illustrated in bold full color, this funny, charming riff on the Herman Melville classic, Moby-Dick, is at its heart a story about making friends and belonging - and finding those who accept you for who you are. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.

★ 法國新興畫家、Picture This!國際插畫比賽得主——蘿拉．赫頓最新力作！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 插圖線條明快，文字簡單易讀，語氣親切直白。每一天，你身邊的每個人都在做夢……你也可以找到自己的夢想。好好照顧它，它就會長大，並帶你漫遊星空！這本美麗的書邀請孩子盡情想像，永不停止夢想。Every day,all around you, people are dreaming...You too can find your dream.Take care of it, and it will grow so big,it will take you to the stars.This beautiful book invites children toimagine and never stop dreaming.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 月夜禁令×狼人傳說×四人小隊的極限逃亡★ 超過100幅黑白插圖，營造電影感懸疑氛圍★ 喜歡《Skandar》《Goonies》風格讀者必讀在Moonhaven小鎮，滿月之夜禁止外出，據說是為了防範狼人。然而四個好友仍偷偷在夜裡冒險，直到一場狼人襲擊震撼全鎮，他們也因此成為嫌疑人。隨著追捕逼近與謠言擴散，他們被迫逃亡，友情與信任面臨考驗。當真相逐漸揭開，他們才發現，真正的危險或許不只是狼人，而是一場更深層的陰謀與秘密。The Goonies meets the legend of the werewolf in this thrilling adventure by superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. Perfect for boys and girls of 8-12 and illustrated in black and white throughout by the author.Four friends Jax, Jovi, Esau and Fourth - the Moonlighters - regularly sneak out on nights of the full moon, enjoying the freedom of the deserted streets of Moonhaven. They are careful to avoid the Nighthawks, who strictly police the curfew that, it is said, has protected people from the threat of werewolves for decades.But everything changes when news of a werewolf attack turns suspicion on the friends. The Nighthawks are hunting anyone who broke the curfew that night and the Moonlighters have no choice but to run. So the mystery begins, rumours start, friendship

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

For the first printing only! This hardcover features exclusive painted edges while the special edition supply lasts. In a world ruled by the tenets of Greek mythology, one girl's fate is more than it appears in the first book in a new dark academia fantasy middle grade series from #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series Tracy Wolff. What's your myth? Penelope Weaver has spent her whole life preparing to attend Anaximander's Academy, where students learn how to bring to life the stories of Greek mythology as well as discover the Greek god whose principles they most embody. Penelope knows she's an Athena--all smart, practical, and rule-following girls who take part in stories that matter are Athenas. But when Penelope and her twin brother Paris arrive at Anaximander's, it appears fate has other plans. Penelope isn't placed with Athena but with students who are anything but practical and who prefer parties to rules. And that's just the beginning. She's given the world's w

在本書中，一雙怎麼也穿不上的鞋子，引爆了一場情緒風暴。原本只是出門前的小插曲，卻變成尖叫、翻滾、丟鞋子的混亂時刻。孩子崩潰，媽媽也幾乎撐不住。但即使在最惱人的片刻，愛仍然穩穩地存在著——哪怕鞋子還躺在地上。暢銷作家 Julie Fogliano 以一氣呵成的長句鋪陳情緒起伏，細膩又帶幽默感；三度獲 Caldecott Honor 的插畫家 Marla Frazee，以生動線條捕捉親子間真實而誇張的表情。作品獲《Publishers Weekly》與《Booklist》星級書評肯定，是一本既讓人會心一笑的繪本。Everybody has tantrums—kids, and even moms—in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes.Even when it’s time to put on our favorite shoes and leave the house, and even when that time turns into a tantrum where someone can’t stop screaming, or flopping on the floor, or throwing a shoe across the room, and someone is making their maddest face and everyone else is waiting . . . Even then, nothing can come between the loving bond of a mother and their child. Not even a shoe.With expressive text from bestselling author Julie Fogliano and timeless art from three-time Caldecott honor medalist Marla Frazee, here is a story that takes readers through a downward spiral of a shoe-inspired tantrum a

《Pax》作者Sara Pennypacker首部歷史小說，以納粹佔領下的法國為背景，描繪一名孤兒在動盪年代中尋得勇氣的過程。本書主角Lucas在孤兒院被嘲笑為「小閃電」，因為他心軟、不敢打架。戰火與佔領讓村莊籠罩陰影，他渴望證明自己。一次拯救小貓的行動，使他遇見藏匿小馬的英國女孩Alice。兩人從互不信任到並肩合作，也逐漸發現村中暗藏的抵抗行動：傳遞密碼的神父與女管家、疑似庇護猶太家庭的鄰居、為保護嬰兒鋌而走險的年輕母親。在流言指向盟軍登陸之際，Lucas必須衡量自己願意承擔多少風險。本書透過孩童視角呈現戰爭下的人性與選擇，是一部動人的成長故事。The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. An orphan in Nazi-occupied France discovers unexpected courage within himself in the first historical novel from the acclaimed, bestselling author of Pax. For fans of Alan Gratz, Ruta Sepetys, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.Petit éclair. That’s what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas DuBois. Too softhearted to play war, too cowardly to fight his bullies. He’s tired of his weak reputation, just as he’s tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his French village. He longs for justice, a chance to show h

Are you ready?Are you steady?FETCH! A girl on a beach throws a ball for one eager little dog. Suddenly one dog becomes two--three--TEN leaping, bounding doggies, hot on its trail! The chase is on: who will be the lucky pup to fetch the bright red prize?The race leads them down the beach, through the city, into the museum; high up over the city balanced on an iron girder; through the park down the river, until: what's that rumbling sound? Oh dear! But not even a thundering waterfall will stop these determined dogs from chasing down that ball...An utter joy from beginning to end, this book combines the charm--and an adorable canine crew--of Hairy Maclary with the infectious rhythm and energy of We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

★ 改編自真實爆紅開球畫面，溫馨又幽默★ MLB四度MVP得主親自參與創作★ 棒球 × 毛孩 × 公益行動，一本滿滿正能量★ 適合親子共讀的熱血開季故事當Los Angeles Dodgers開幕戰來臨，全場目光聚焦在投手丘――但今天的主角，是一隻尾巴搖個不停的狗狗。本書由四度MVP得主Shohei Ohtani攜手作家Michael Blank打造，靈感源自Decoy真實為比賽開球的感人瞬間。故事以快節奏推進，在緊張與歡笑中描繪主人與毛孩之間的深厚情感。除了可愛滿點的插畫與幽默情節，本書更承載公益意義――大谷翔平長期支持動物救援組織，希望透過出版行動，幫助更多狗狗找到溫暖歸宿。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy’s first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.Decoy can’t wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he’s ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It’s going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it’s too late?Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the

史努比都在午睡了，我們要急什麼？ 什麼都不必做，翻開一頁禪語錄， 放下焦慮，明天也會好好的。 史努比╳谷川俊太郎╳枡野俊明 51篇花生漫畫˙51則定心禪語 和最有智慧的小狗 慢慢過好今天 ★★隨書附˙書腰金句貼紙★★ 【國外暢銷佳績/得獎紀錄】 ●日本系列暢銷31萬本 【內容簡介】 ************************************* 首創！書腰金句貼紙 撕下、貼上 完成你的專屬書名˙書衣 ************************************* 不是每個人，都有地方可以暫停。 有時候，我們只是需要有人告訴我們：「沒關係，這樣夠好了。」 送給這樣的你―― ▍生活太滿，總是忘記呼吸的人 ▍覺得「我要再更好一點」的人 ▍想活在當下、不再內耗的人 ▍喜歡史努比、更喜歡自己笑的人 這一次，我們不只要放下焦慮或學習接納，而是要在必須前行的日子裡，抬頭看看四周，讓自己停一停深呼吸。 心情DOWN？讓阿比抱抱你>>> ▍生活好累、總是一成不變！ 查理˙布朗：THE SUN ALWAYS COMES UP.（太陽絕對會升起！） 禪語：日日新又日新 >>>每天看似重複的生活；其實昨日已不復在，每天都是嶄新的一天。不論陰或雨，太陽都會升起，請以全新的心情迎接每一日。 ▍為何沒有喘口氣的時間！ 史努比：THEY GO THEIR WAYS, AND WE GO OURS...（雲照它的步調前進，而我們走自己的路。） 禪語：終日看山又看雲 >>>雲朵無拘無束地隨風飄蕩，不會自我設限，也不會在意他人眼光。試著學習白雲，放下執著，順應生命的潮流，心情就會輕鬆自在。 有些煩惱，急也沒用； 有些答案，要先放下才看得見； 有些時候，你可以鬆口氣，就讓史努比陪著你…… ◤史努比定心禪智慧隨時陪伴你◢ 《今天不會都是壞事》：放下焦慮，不再為生活煩惱。 《今天的你是最棒的》：接受不一樣的別人、喜歡獨一無二的自己。 《今天，就順其自然吧》：慢慢深呼吸，活得輕盈，好好過生活。

★ 法國亞馬遜讀者５顆星滿分好評！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 灰暗當中，活出色彩，從溫馨的故事中，學習樂觀與正向的思維。一場大風暴之後，這地方失去了色彩，一夜之間一切都變成灰色。水果、樹木和花朵失去顏色，就連食物也失去原本的味道。有一天，妮娜發現一盒彩色鉛筆。她從沒見過這麼美的東西，在灰暗世界裏非常耀眼。純真的妮娜種下這五支鉛筆，引發意料之外的奇蹟，為世界找回色彩。After a storm passed through, Nina's land lost its colours and everything turned grey overnight.The fruit, trees and flowers are all shades of grey and nothing tastes the same.One day, while digging a hole in the ground, Nina found a box of coloured pencils.Never before had she seen such beauty, and being so used to the grey of her surroundings, she was overwhelmed with joy.With those five pencils, Nina sets out to bring colour back to the world around her.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 本書繪者曾獲得美國兒童票選圖書獎提名及韓國娜美杯國際繪本獎。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！鳥兒在窗外歌唱，嘹亮穿雲，聲聲問你為何還留在原地，不隨心飛翔？這是歌頌大自然的樂章，美麗又奇妙。這部充滿詩意的繪本如同一陣清新的微風，邀請孩子打開感官，擁抱大自然的奇妙世界。字裏行間流淌的韻律與生動意象，為兒童開啟了一扇探索自我與環境的美麗窗戶。孩子沉浸在詩意的文字中時，不僅是在閱讀一個故事，更是在與大自然建立深刻的情感連接。There’s a bird outside your window with a song that’s full of sky.And it wonders why you stay insidewhen you are free to fly?A joyful celebration of the beauty and wonder of nature.適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

This Little Golden Book is based on Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, releasing in theaters Spring 2026! What if you could talk to animals and understand what they're saying? In Disney and Pixar's all-new feature film Hoppers, scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. This Little Golden Book retelling of the film is perfect for children ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

觸動心靈的寓言故事小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。故事圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第六冊收錄十五篇以六度波羅蜜中的「般若」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism. S

★ 本書作者菈達曾獲得瑞典的阿思緹‧林格倫紀念獎與安徒生插畫大獎提名。★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 插圖精緻，行文流暢，享受閱讀的同時輕鬆建立價值觀。每一日，莉珊在城市中遊走，發現大家都只望著手機，沒有對話，只有沉默。她希望可以做些甚麼，於是乘巴士到郊外――有千百萬顆星星，有鳥兒哼唱的地方。她穿越雪地，直到世界的邊端。那裏矗立著被遺忘的奇幻工廠。它能為城市人帶來亮光嗎？故事生活化，營造近身經驗，引發生活轉化，這是一本插圖精美、充滿想像力的圖畫書。Each day as she wonders through the city, Lisa notices people staring at their phones.She hears silence rather than voices, and she wishes she could do something about it.Lisa takes a bus to the countryside where there are millions of shining stars―where the birds are singing their melodies.She crosses snowy lands, and arrives at the edge of the world.There stands the forgotten fantasy factory.Can it help bring light to people of her city?適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：４－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 本書榮獲2022年羅大尼繪本獎！★ 中英雙語呈現，有助語言學習，也藉此比較兩種語言不同的樂趣！★ 學習共享、解難、關愛、等價值觀，高、大、矮、窄等形容詞，以及比較概念等邏輯思維。★ 畫風童趣、色彩豐富、角色可愛、故事明快。四間小屋，一間太窄，一間太高，一間太大，一間太矮。怎樣的屋才是所有人心中完美的家？這裏歡迎任何人，請進！One house is too narrow, one is too high,one is too big and one is too low.What will be the perfect housefor everyone?The important thing is thateveryone is welcome,so come on in!適度年齡：◆ 親子共讀：３－５歲◆ 自行閱讀：６－８歲

★ 拿到第一支手機前後，最需要的一本數位生活入門書★ 從設定、拍照、下載 App 到隱私與網路安全，全面實用★ 幫助孩子學會自在使用科技，也懂得保護自己與尊重他人對許多孩子來說，擁有一支手機，就像拿到通往新世界的鑰匙。它可以拍照、聽音樂、查資料、玩遊戲、做功課，也能立刻和朋友家人保持聯繫。可是，真正重要的，從來不只是「會用」，而是怎麼用得安心、得體又有分寸。本書專為9歲以上讀者設計，不分品牌與型號，都能找到實用的手機知識。從基本設定、管理 App、善用拍照功能，到辨識釣魚、機器人帳號、酸民與網路霸凌，內容完整又貼近孩子日常。也帶讀者理解隱私設定、螢幕時間管理，以及在享受科技便利的同時，如何保有與真實生活的連結。由專業作家與兒童心理學家共同打造，搭配充滿活力的插圖，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中，建立正確的數位素養與安全觀念。Whether you've just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it's your first phone or not.Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in th

Watch this space for news!The moment you see a dragon is usually your last…Since the dragons emerged–along with the scourge that ravaged our lands and people–there’s only one human city that remains standing: Vinguard.But the hellfire from above is nothing compared to the infection that threatens us all. For there is no worse fate than being dragon cursed. Slowly and excruciatingly, you’ll be transformed into a mindless beast who destroys everything–and everyone–you love.Any of us could be tainted. Any of us could be lying. Any of us could be caught and killed by the authorities.And I’m terrified that I might be next.There’s only one other person who might suspect my secret. He’s like my shadow, following me wherever I go. Part protector, part tormentor, fully annoying. Sometimes I think I am just one of the million unfathomable secrets he keeps hidden.Because Lucan definitely knows something.And if I’m dragon cursed, death might be the only mercy I get.

本書描寫一個無聊到極點的小女孩 Rita。她在房間裡伸展、跺腳、對著鏡子發呆，時間彷彿停滯不前。就在無所事事之際，她的想像力悄悄展開：如果全世界感到無聊的人一起上了公車，無聊像氣球一樣把人撐得鼓鼓的，慢慢飄向天空，直到遇見足以讓人眼睛一亮的事物，才終於洩氣落地。當媽媽呼喚她吃晚餐時，Rita 已沉浸在忙碌又豐富的內心世界。本書以幽默的方式，描寫無聊如何成為創意的起點。Felicita Sala 一貫細膩的圖像敘事風格，為所有曾感到無聊的讀者，留下溫柔的共鳴。Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging her arms. Time drags on, and there she remains: catatonic with boredom. In her tragic and weakened state, her mind drifts to the beginning of a daydream. What if all the bored people in the world gathered together and got onto a bus? What if the boredom filled them up like balloons, with tiny heads and arms sticking out? What if they floated into the sky, bobbing along until they each spied something exciting enough to make them toot the boredom out? By the time Rita's mother calls her for dinner,

Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in book #10 in the best-selling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco are "jelly" of their friends who have StewTube channels. But don't worry, these food besties always have a plan! All they need is some funny footage and a pet video is what most people are hungry for. Since neither of them has a pet, they borrow Biscuit the dog from the lady down the street--with some embarrassing results! This hilarious young graphic novel series--with chapters--will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels. Readers will be hungry to read all ten books in the series! Look for these and more!Coolest Club Ever!Draw Your Own Comic Activity Book!Go Viral!

《狄更斯的倫敦》的作者亞曆克斯‧沃納和托尼‧威廉斯都是狄更斯專家，沃納是倫敦博物館歷史收藏部主管，策劃過如“狄更斯與倫敦”(Dickens and London)等許多大型展覽，也是查爾斯‧狄更斯博物館的理事會成員。威廉斯是《狄更斯雜誌》的副主編，於 2015-2017 年擔任國際狄更斯學會會長。本書對狄更斯時代倫敦的介紹提供了大量圖片史料和解說，並將倫敦各地標與相應的狄更斯作品聯繫了起來，兼顧歷史與文學，極具可讀性。書中涉及的內容有：老城地標陋巷窮居馬車驛站攤販生涯河流船埠工業生產鐵路建造人生留影鐵路橋梁城市近郊新城地標。

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

This Little Golden Book, based on Netflix's hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, is sure to delight Demon Hunters of all ages! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars by day and Hunters by night! Meet them along with Saja Boys, the hottest new demon-boy band on the scene, Derpy Tiger, Sussie, and more beloved characters from KPop Demon Hunters in this Little Golden Book. Featuring adorable, stylized artwork, this must-have, official storybook will entertain and excite fans of all ages. Happy fans, happy Honmoon! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. Based on the screenplay by Danya Jimenez & Hannah McMechan and Maggie Kang and Chris AppelhansBased on KPop Demon Hunters, the film Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans

「收驚」是臺灣傳統習俗，透過「收驚」儀式拜請神明，安撫受驚嚇的心靈，也讓孩子認識臺灣傳統文化，感受來自家人的守護與關愛。擁有彩色玻璃心的可愛妖怪阿金，他和小朋友的互動從驚嚇→理解→扶持，發展成好朋友，是「生命教育」、「社會情緒教育」最貼切的繪本，每個人透過關愛，學習包容不同族群的人，建立良好的社交和情緒管理。*全書附注音，適合幼兒閱讀*臺灣傳統習俗*生命教育、社會情緒學習、臺灣在地文化繪本*讓孩子擁有社交、同理心與溝通力，掌控情緒管理1.適合親子共讀的繪本：讓孩子認識臺灣傳統文化，感受來自家人的守護與關愛。2.貼切「生命教育」、「社會情緒學習」的繪本：透過關愛，學習包容不同族群的人，建立良好的社交和情緒管理。3.一場民俗奇幻冒險：「收驚」是臺灣傳統習俗，充分展現老一輩的慈愛與智慧，以及人們謝天、對神明的敬畏與信仰。透過簡單的「收驚」儀式拜請神明，安撫受驚嚇的心靈，也傳承深厚的傳統文化習俗。你，曾有「收驚」的經驗嗎？對於徬徨無助的人來說，「收驚」可說是穩定心神、魂魄的一種儀式。在今日科技文明的世界裡，收驚，在民間仍相當流行。尤其小時候，若有受到驚嚇、有壓力、睡不好、做惡夢、精神恍惚或患不知名疾病等六神無主的問題時，家中的長輩，有時就會求助收驚儀式，祈求一切厄運衰事，皆能消災解除。收驚又稱為收魂、叫魂、喊驚、硩驚、收嚇或驚著、拍著驚。透過信仰和儀式，希望獲得神明的庇護保佑，收驚文化能安撫心情、求心安，穩定情緒，幫助受驚者舒緩心理壓力，安定身心靈，也能補足正能量。就像本書～～繪本故事中的主角阿金，內心有著一顆絢爛光彩般的玻璃心，膽小又怯弱，但其實是非常渴望友情的小妖精。於是懷抱著一同玩樂的期盼，化身成各種小妖精去親近孩子，卻因採取了錯誤方式反而弄巧成拙的嚇到了孩子――例如想俏皮地扮演倒掛的蝙蝠俠時，結果卻反嚇到了人。實際上，阿金也很無助。於是受驚嚇的孩子都跑去收驚了，而阿金最怕的便是阿媽的「收驚咒語」，因為他的身心會再度被瓦解、玻璃心會碎滿地。然而，阿金心碎的一刻，純真善良的孩子們打破無形的界線，拾起了破碎的玻璃心重新組合成愛心，最後，透過孩子們的理解、包容，願意伸出雙手的「愛」和「信任」，療癒縫合了阿金的玻璃心！現今孩子總是以自我感覺出發，往往忽略顧及他人的感受，於是透過繪本呈現出饒富趣味、可愛的收驚故事內容，也可與教育現場的社會情緒學習（Social and Emot

An action-packed early chapter book full of humor and adventure, featuring pigeon detectives and a cohort of other animals.Lights. Camera. Heartbreak.The residents of City Park are ready for this year's beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine's Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Without essential items like whisks, cake tins, and cookie cutters, the show may come to a grinding halt. Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives—PPD for short—are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter. But the clues on the case are quite curious, leaving the PPD perplexed. Have they finally met their match in a case they can't crack?Once again, author-illustrator Christee Curran-Bauer pokes fun at detective procedurals with kid-friendly humor, as she did in The Case of the Missing Tarts and The Case of the Poached Painting.

BLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book!Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.This Little Golden Book Biography is perfect for BLACKPINK fans of all ages, BLINKs, and people looking for inspiring stories about talented young musicians. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:BTSTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesLady GagaHarry StylesSeries Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative

In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, business must pivot toward hyper-realistic ecosystems of cross-functional alignment. This book breaks down across diversified silos, empowering to harmonize granular data-driven strategies with macro-level agility.現此時 公司組態快速變遷 運轉跨功能生態 校準超現實趨勢冊 多元化分析後 再融合 細分資訊築堤 宏觀敏捷 指向策略Drawing on real-world case studies from some of the world’s most adaptable enterprises, this guide unpacks the synergetic potential of integrative scaling, leveraging tactical holism to engineer exponential ROI, Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 company or a burgeoning startup unlocking the Quantum Paradiams of synergistic growth with transform the way you approach operational fluidity and narrative-driven innovation.研析 世界上適應性較佳公司真實案例 冊 開啟整合規模之協同潛力 依戰術整體性 循工程指數型收益為目標 勿論 你是初學者或領導財富500公司意識 量子範例 改變後同步成長 論述 啟發創新 具流動性步進樣態The future of scalable success begins with unlocking the endless potential of value-forward transcendence. Don’t miss the opportunity to align your strategy w

◎A heartwarming story about curiosity, kindness, and loving your mother.◎Perfect for parents and children to share and experience the sweetness of family love.In a small house on a green hill, live two adorable and silly groundhog siblings.They dislike vegetables for breakfast, but they absolutely adore the cookies from their mother's bakery!The siblings steal an entire plate of cookies, sparking a hilarious and chaotic baking adventure for the groundhogs.They forget to divide the dough, resulting in a massive cookie that surprises and delights their mother...◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263647886.pdf

帽子三部曲３發現一頂帽子兩隻烏龜發現了一頂帽子，他們倆戴起來都很好看。但是，只有一頂帽子，兩隻烏龜都想要，該怎麼辦呢？一本溫馨且發人深省的繪本。微妙的友情，藏著渴望、妥協、獨占、共享……各種念頭，一頂帽子，打開潘朵拉的盒子。本書特色★繪本最高榮譽凱迪克獎雙料殊榮的作者最新代表作：自1947年後，唯一奪得金、銀牌雙料殊榮作家雍．卡拉森代表系列【帽子三部曲】之最終回。★顛覆傳統童話故事架構，讓人想一翻再翻，細細探究埋藏在文圖之間的細節伏筆。★洗鍊的文字，簡潔的圖像，精簡的用色，呈現出形狀和顏色的最大張力。在帽子三部曲的最終回，卡拉森運用專屬的冷面笑匠功力，述說一段與帽子有關的故事。書中分三個段落，場景是由粉紅色沙塵與咖啡色色調的沙漠為主，當然還有隱隱將發生的背叛氣味。結局依舊如同前兩本令人意想不到，隨著書中愈來愈緊張的情勢、簡單輕鬆的描述，與引人入勝的小細節，都會讓人深深愛上這本書。――《書單》Booklist「帽子最終回」提供粉絲神秘的幽默，讓人期待驚喜的結局是什麼。藉由一個迷人的彎，矛盾與衝突可以藉由同理與友情被解決。我們能從卡拉森筆下的動物清楚看到他們思考的神情，像《找回我的帽子》裡的熊與《這不是我的帽子》中的魚。超現實的輕觸感增加故事夢幻般的惆悵。這是一本不同、但完全令人愉快和發人深省的卡拉森巧妙系列。此童話故事稍微觸及超現實的元素，為其增添如夢般的憂愁感。雍卡拉森的巧妙系列中，再一頂獨特又充滿愉悅，並且令人深思的帽子。――美國《學校圖書館期刊》School Library Journal卡拉森仔細考量了做決定的時刻，除了根據「誰會有興趣」，以及「是否有其他人在旁觀看」這兩個條件，其實有其他可能來突破這兩者。相較於前兩本書特定的陰謀與威脅，這本書的結尾是溫馨的與滿天星空。三本帽子書都跟正直有關，而正直所指的東西並不總是相同。――《出版者週刊》Publishers Weekly如史詩般的魔戒三部曲劃下驚心動魄的的結局。這兩隻烏龜則在沙漠中發現一頂帥氣的高頂寬邊帽，還只有一隻才能戴。《發現一頂帽子》探索一種出人意料、微妙的友情與談判。而且你不需要複習《找回我的帽子》跟《這不是我的帽子》，也能看懂這本書。――《環球郵報》The Globe and Mail依舊表現亮眼，卡拉森總是知道如何用最少的篇幅來跟讀者對話。「簡單直爽」是這本書最強的實力。――《新聞報》La Pr

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

本書以「尋找 Santa Claus」為主軸，帶領孩子走訪多個國家的聖誕場景。畫面中藏有 Santa 以及與當地節日相關的物件，讓閱讀同時結合觀察與遊戲。書籍尺寸與內容設計適合短時間閱讀，不論是在聖誕節當天、假期旅途中，或作為聖誕襪中的驚喜，都能立即使用。書中簡要介紹各國如何慶祝聖誕節，讓孩子在遊戲之餘，認識不同文化的節慶方式，是兼具實用性與收藏性的節日小書。・節慶期間可立即使用的活動書・適合放入聖誕襪或作為交換禮物・搜尋遊戲結合文化認識Where in the world is Santa Claus? Peruse the vibrant Christmas-themed scenes from across the globe to find holiday-inspired items and even Santa Claus himself! Bring the spirit of Christmas to life with Where's Santa? Filled with fun and festive scenes featuring Santa Claus, elves, presents, and more, explore Christmas around the world with this delightful activity book where every page is a jolly new adventure. Look for Santa and Christmas-inspired items from each country, including: USACanadaMexicoBrazilEnglandGermanyIndiaJapanAustraliaSouth AfricaAnd more!A fun and interactive way to celebrate the holiday, enjoy the magic of the season as you look through each puzzle and find facts about how Christmas is recognized across the world. A fantastic stocking stuffer, gi

本書延續 Dav Pilkey 一貫的幽默節奏，讓 Dog Man 與夥伴們再度踏上一場既混亂又溫暖的冒險。故事從城市突然改變開始，主角們必須依靠彼此找回真相，也重新思考「相信」的力量。Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully crafts a humorous and heartfelt adventure, weaving together the importance of truth, goodness, and believing in yourself.The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders -- Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles -- along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the f

The Hunting of the Snark relates in glittering verse the story of how the Bellman and his eccentric crew, who include a butcher, a baker, a beaver and a tailor, set off in quest of that most mysterious and elusive of creatures: the Snark. In 1959, Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomin Valley and its magical inhabitants, was commissioned to illustrate a Swedish edition of Lewis Carroll's miniature masterpiece. It proved an inspired choice, as the enigmatic charms of Jansson's illustrative style bring to life the beauty and strangeness of Carroll's tale.The minds of two of the greatest children's authors of the past 150 years meet on the page. Remarkably, amid the success of Tove Jansson's Moomin books, her unique edition of The Hunting of the Snark was forgotten, and has been unavailable for over fifty years. Now, for the first time, these beautiful illustrations are matched with Lewis Carroll's original English text, so that readers can encounter this wonderful adventure afresh through t