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DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Crooked Kingdom, sequel to Six of Crows, features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. When you can't beat the odds, change the game. Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets--a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the world as they know it. "Dark, larcenous fun." --NPR "Bardugo outdoes herself in this exhilarating follo

★ #1《紐約時報》暢銷奇幻代表作，全球讀者瘋迷的 Grishaverse 經典。★ Dregs Edition 全新珍藏設計：新封面、黑色染邊、更新版地圖。★ 犯罪、魔法、復仇與背叛交織，打造最令人上癮的暗黑劫案故事。《Six of Crows》Dregs Edition 以全新封面、黑色染邊與更新地圖，重新呈現這部全球奇幻迷熱愛的劫案經典。犯罪天才卡茲召集六名危險邊緣人，挑戰一場幾乎不可能成功的任務。魔法、復仇、背叛與慾望交錯，節奏緊湊、角色鮮明，適合喜歡暗黑奇幻與高張力群像故事的 YA 讀者。DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly job that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone... A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One imp

School Library Journal Best Book of 2025Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2025 (Ages 6-8)New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2025Booklist Editor's Pick for 2025 Graphic Novels本書為《Hug Machine》作者 Scott Campbell 的圖像書作品。在這個奇妙的世界裡，每個人頭上都「頂著一個東西」，主角是形影不離的好朋友──小屋頭與大樹頭。這對古怪卻真摯的好友，一起經歷剪葉（剪頭髮）大失敗、手繪地圖尋寶，甚至踏上宇宙級大冒險，發現原來地球也在某個人的頭上！本書以幽默感十足、瘋狂又新鮮的創意設定，描繪出一個歡樂又超現實的世界。全書收錄六則爆笑又溫馨的故事，搭配簡潔的線條與充滿節奏感的對話，小讀者能在畫面中盡情尋找並替各式各樣的「頭」命名，也一定會被荒謬又可愛的情節逗得哈哈大笑。"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL"I laughed my head off!" —Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLYHELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world of renowned creator Scott Campbell, in this goofy, good-natured graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers — and best buddies of all ages.Book 1 in

顔艾琳《骨皮肉》全新中英國際雙語版「愛情非霜淇淋。你說，也不全然固定或者流動那麼，在這間小小的房裡，空氣中填塞的是什麼？狡黠的你賊賊答我:欲望是甜的，而房間是方糖。因此，我們互相調劑彼此的體味」《骨皮肉》（Bone Skin Flesh）是臺灣詩人顏艾琳的代表作，於1997年首次出版時，便以其對女性特質的坦率探索和一系列情慾詩，在文壇掀起廣泛討論。顏艾琳被譽為臺灣第一位出版一系列情慾詩的女性詩人，她的作品深入挖掘性別與慾望的議題，對讀者、公共論述及當代文學研究產生了深遠影響。這本詩集共分為六個章節，包括：「黑暗溫泉」、「單性情人日」、「超級販賣機」、「空體賦」、「隱隱燃」和「寄給憂鬱的一封信」。詩作充滿有形的質感，不僅描繪了身體與世界的互動，更細膩呈現了慾望、情感、清醒與夢境的紋理。她的詩歌創造了新的世界，或者說，以嶄新的方式讓我們感受這個世界；它們不是輕輕流淌而過，而是「在你之中、在你之上、自你而生」。譯者簡莉芳（Jenn Marie Nunes）將顏艾琳的詩作視為一種「深刻而黏稠的樂趣」，並指出其作品具備「Gurlesque」詩學的特質。這種詩學以滑稽或公然嘲弄的方式展現女性特質，即使冒著怪誕的風險，也要動搖被接受的女性行為和語言基礎。然而，她的詩又超越了典型的「Gurlesque」風格，融入了一種不常傾向的溫柔、龐克式的真誠，以及對女性的崇敬，無論是母親、情人或老婦，甚至她們共享的孤獨與憂鬱。／／／Bone Skin Flesh is the landmark work of Taiwanese poet Yen Ai-Lin. First published in 1997, it drew wide attention for its candid exploration of femininity and its groundbreaking series of erotic poems, making Yen the first female poet in Taiwan to publish such a body of work. Her poetry delves into gender and desire, leaving a lasting impact on readers and contemporary literary discou

Deluxe paperback features stunning inside cover art and a dazzling edge design! ● Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephenie Meyer. Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite--and fans of the genre-defining tale can relive the experienc

Inspired by artist Paul Klee’s quote, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk,” this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing.What would you do if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it around on the page, as fun as playing a game, or as exciting as setting out on an adventure? The answer is, you would spend all your time drawing, just like the author and illustrator of this book, Marion Deuchars! Featuring more than one hundred drawing prompts, Take a Line for a Walk takes the pressure out of being creative by turning every drawing into a game.Having spent decades at the drawing board, Marion Deuchars knows exactly how to make art fun and easy. Whether it’s drawing a line with the hiccups, playing a visual game of cat and mouse, or walking your line around a maze of busy streets, Deuchars has endless suggestions for how to start a drawing.Without having to worry about what to draw, or what the results might be, young artists can

Have you ever wondered if ghostsreallyexist?What is it like to live in a ‘haunted’ house?Award winning writer Danny Robins - creator and host of the hit BBC podcast and TV seriesUncanny– is on an exciting mission to inspire a new generation of ghost-hunters in his thrilling first book for children,Do You Believe in Ghosts?– a ‘spooktacular’ collection of real-life ghost stories for readers aged 9-12 years-old.Join Danny on an adventure into the world of the paranormal, exploring bizarre and intriguing mysteries from poltergeists and apparitions, to messages from the spirit world, ghostly photos, and even a haunted toilet!This is a journey of discovery for anyone curious about the paranormal and, as Danny says “it's spooky not scary” as he also explores the science and history behind these incredible stories. So climb under the covers, grab a torch and prepare to get ghost hunting!Do You Believe In Ghosts is an exhilarating page-turner that dares young readers to discover if they are #T

Colour over 45 pages of adorable spooky cute creatures in this cozy colouring book.Get ready to enjoy some ghoulishly good colouring! Prepare to be enchanted!Mangatopia: Spoopy Fun immerses you in a charmingly eerie world, where kawaii and chibi characters frolic in delightfully creepy scenes. Join friendly ghosts, lovable monsters, witchy kitties, sweet reapers and playful bats as they embark on spooktacular adventures.- Explore more than 45 pages of frightfully adorable art- Use crayons, colored pencils or gel pens to bring these cheerful creatures to lifeFrom its boo-tiful charcuterie to its graveyard parties, Mangatopia: Spoopy Fun is a sweet treat for anyone who likes their creepy with a side of cute.

Colour over 45 pages of adorable out-of-this-world creatures in this cozy colouring book.Colour and explore a joyful galaxy of lovable extraterrestrials!Go on an adventure that's out of this world! With Mangatopia: Adorable Aliens, you can journey through ethereal worlds filled with charming cosmic creatures. Colour your way through an interstellar lineup of lunar zoos, twinkling UFOs, zero-gravity gardens, starry-eyed space kittens and so much more, all hand-illustrated in whimsical kawaii and chibi manga styles.- Spacewalk through over 45 pages of intergalactic cuteness- Bring each celestial scene to life with crayons, markers or even glow-in-the-dark paintsFrom pizza delivery pods and cosmic bakeries to frog astronauts and dancing robots, Adorable Aliens is a vibrant voyage across the stars for dreamers of all ages!

A Molly the Maid mystery #1-3Molly Gray is not like everyone else. She struggles with social skills and misreads the intentions of others. Her gran used to interpret the world for her, codifying it into simple rules that Molly could live by.Since Gran died a few months ago, twenty-five-year-old Molly has been navigating life’s complexities all by herself. No matter—she throws herself with gusto into her work as a hotel maid. Her unique character, along with her obsessive love of cleaning and proper etiquette, make her an ideal fit for the job. She delights in donning her crisp uniform each morning, stocking her cart with miniature soaps and bottles, and returning guest rooms at the Regency Grand Hotel to a state of perfection.But Molly’s orderly life is upended the day she enters the suite of the infamous and wealthy Charles Black, only to find it in a state of disarray and Mr. Black himself dead in his bed. Before she knows what’s happening, Molly’s unusual demeanor has the police tar

Colour over 45 pages of adorable little monsters in this super-cute colouring book.Enter an adorable colouring world where little monsters have big fun!Get ready for a monstrously good time! Mangatopia: Little Monsters invites you into a charming universe where fiendishly sweet creatures romp and revel in everyday adventures. Colour your way through cozy scenes of giggling goblins on the playground, book-loving beasties, ice cream-obsessed imps and snow globe-loving yetis – all brought to life in irresistibly cute kawaii and chibi manga styles.- Enjoy more than 45 pages of delightful monster mayhem- Bring each playful scene to life with crayons, markers or gel pensWith these whimsical critters soaring through space, getting carried away by bubble baths, picnicking in parks and more, Mangatopia: Little Monsters promises hours of colouring joy for artists of all ages!

Molly the maid is used to being invisible. Now someone is watching her every move …–––––*THE SPARKLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE MAID*As a hotel maid, Molly Gray wipes away fingerprints as a matter of routine. But when a priceless Fabergé egg is stolen from the Regency Grand Hotel – and she receives an ominous note threatening her life – it's clear there's more to this mystery than meets the eye.Can Molly crack the case of the missing Fabergé? Or are some secrets best left buried?

直覺，是決策高手的隱形王牌用科學方法，鍛鍊你的直覺力你是否曾經在別人問「為什麼這麼做」時，告訴對方你是「憑直覺」呢？「憑直覺」聽起來不太可靠也不夠科學，但在高手的世界裡，決勝關鍵往往就是相信自己的直覺。賈伯斯說：「直覺比智力更強大。」直覺不是憑空獲取訊息的神祕第六感，而是可以有效運用無意識資訊，改善決策與行動的隱形實力。作者皮爾森是澳洲雪梨新南威爾斯大學認知神經科學教授，他創辦的「未來心智實驗室」在應用認知神經科學領域成就卓越，也是深入研究「直覺」長達十年的先驅團隊。透過本書，你將正確理解直覺、鍛鍊直覺、善用直覺，在日常生活及職場做出更好、更快、更有自信的決策。五大直覺法則，助你掌握決策關鍵．自我覺察（Self-Awareness）：覺得情緒激動時，不要相信你的直覺。．精通（Mastery）：先學習再行動，精通某件事對直覺有其必要。．衝動與成癮（Impulses and Addiction）：不要將衝動的欲望當成直覺洞見。．低機率（Low Probability）：避免用直覺去判斷機率。．環境（Environment）：只在熟悉且可預測的環境中運用直覺。本書特點．科學拆解直覺真相：揭開直覺背後的大腦運作機制，告訴你哪些感覺是直覺，哪些只是認知偏誤的假象。．五大法則系統訓練：透過作者獨創的系統化方式，讓你學會在不同情境下判斷直覺的可靠度，強化決策信心。．實用練習與日常應用：結合練習策略與案例分析，幫助你將理論轉化成生活中可實際運用的直覺力。各界好評這是一本傑出的指南，深入探討直覺的科學與藝術。皮爾森結合心理學的科學觀點與一連串精采故事，帶我們理解何時、為何該信賴直覺，並透過一套實用且令人難忘的法則，統整全書觀點。強力推薦！——亞當．奧特（Adam Alter），《欲罷不能》、《用心理學突破瓶頸》作者本書以神經科學研究為基礎，提出對直覺的突破性見解。我特別欣賞書中對直覺的清晰定義，既鼓舞人心又充滿原創性，成功將原本抽象的概念轉化為具體可行的方法，幫助我們在日常生活培養並善用直覺這項能力。——艾德．卡特莫爾（Ed Catmull），《創意電力公司》作者／皮克斯共同創辦人皮爾森運用大量的實驗，來證明直覺運作的可行性，並提出了「SMILE」法則。對我而言，這些法則最彌足珍貴的，倒不是如何召喚直覺，而是什麼時候別用直覺。因為你以為的直覺，可能是帶你走向末路的錯覺。至於直覺到底能

某個夜裡，小女孩竟在家裡遇見真正的聖誕老人！她滿心興奮，終於能問出所有埋在心裡的疑問──麋鹿會說話嗎？你會停紅燈嗎？你的肚臍是凸的還是凹的？Jarvis以他特有的幽默與溫暖筆觸，描繪出孩子面對聖誕老人的純真好奇與喜悅。畫面色彩飽滿，節奏活潑，是一部洋溢節慶氣息、也能讓人莞爾的聖誕繪本。Mr Santa, want to hear me play? Do the reindeer talk? And can I ride your sleigh?When a little girl comes face to face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! It’s her golden opportunity to ask him the questions – all the many questions! – that she’s been desperate to know... Can Santa eat clouds? Does he stop at traffic lights? Is his belly button innie or outie?With his signature warmth and visual humour, Jarvis channels the excitement and joy of every child who has dreamed of meeting the loveable guy who personifies the most magical night of the year.

Anthony Horowitz’s classic gothic page-turner is brought to life in full colour in this hilarious graphic novel adaptation.The authorities are determined to destroy Groosham Grange, the creepy school of witchcraft and sorcery, but David Eliot and his friends have settled into life there, even if Jeffrey is now a ghost after a failed chemistry experiment. David is near the top of the leader board to win the school’s coveted top prize, the Unholy Grail, but David is losing valuable points and is convinced that a new boy, Vincent King, is plotting against him. The two boys undertake a series of trials that take them to London’s British Museum to retrieve a statue belonging to Miss Pedicure, the mummified English teacher. Can David win first prize and in doing so save the school from destruction?

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child.Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy. The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

完美結合《怪奇物語》與《神秘博士》的驚悚氛圍，是恐怖小說愛好者的必讀之作。強烈推薦給12以上的中階讀者！準備好了嗎？他們要來找你了！沒人知道「暗檔庫」的起源是什麼。一個收錄各種靈異、超自然與詭異現象的資料庫，詳盡到令人毛骨悚然，真實到膽戰心驚。亞當和索爾在露營時誤闖一座廢棄鬼鎮，陷入詭異的「捉迷藏」遊戲中。但追捕他們的，究竟是人，還是……？"A writer of genuine originality" -The GuardianGoosebumpsfor a new generation of readers. Perfect for fans ofStranger ThingsandDoctor Whoand a must-read for Halloween.Coming to find you, ready or not!The first title in a brand new middle-grade horror series by the bestselling author Christopher Edge.Nobody knows who started the Darkive. It's a database filled with first-hand accounts of strange, unexplained experiences. Ghosts; paranormal entities; weird anomalies. Each one is stored with a bank of evidence to prove the story. Are you ready to dive in?Adam didn't think his camping trip with his best friend, Sol, could get any worse. Stumbling upon an abandoned ghost town, they find themselves playing a strange game of hide and seek. But who or what is trying to find them? And can Adam stay one step ahead?"Absolutely l

★獨特創新的吸血鬼題材，從傳統獵殺轉變為療癒，帶來新鮮視角。★融合冒險、奇幻與神秘，節奏緊湊且富有張力。★適合喜歡《Murder Most Unladylike》、《The Swifts》和電視劇《Wednesday》的粉絲。《Dracula & Daughters》是一部充滿哥德氛圍與細膩描寫的冒險小說，是全新系列的第一急。故事講述三位堂姐妹發現自己竟是德古拉的後裔，她們合力運用各自的力量，組成了一家著名的吸血鬼治癒公司——「Dracula & Daughters」！故事發生在Temstown這座城市，二十年來首次出現吸血鬼在街頭徘徊，城市因此陷入危機。傳統的方式是用樁子刺入心臟來消滅吸血鬼，但吸血鬼獵人嚴重短缺，形勢緊迫。就在此時，三位女孩Mina、Buffy和Bella發現了一個令人震驚的秘密：她們或許是唯一擁有療癒吸血鬼能力的人，而非消滅他們。Temstown即將迎來他的第一家吸血鬼治癒公司，而她們的首個案件，就在她們身邊爆發……Packed full of atmosphere and gothic detail, the first in a brand new adventure series: when three cousins discover they're descendants of Dracula, they combine their powers to form the infamous vampire healing company, Dracula & Daughters!'Absolute brilliance . . . Extraordinary.' Hannah Gold'Original, ingenious.' Jonathan Stroud'I loved this from beginning to end.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave'Unputdownable.' MG LeonardIn the city of Temstown, for the first time in twenty years . . . Vampires are prowling the streets.The only way to make the city safe again is

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better... This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page.There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers .. . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful.But with practice, will they get better?A fun book to read together, perfect for children who love to draw – and for those who don't (but might soon!).

冬天來了，狗狗旅館沃夫摩爾門可羅雀，唯一的客人是滑冰名犬芙莉雅。她的比賽表演攸關旅館未來，偏偏冰場卻關閉了！魯弗斯和可可小姐必須想辦法幫忙，才能讓芙莉雅順利比賽，也為旅館帶來新的轉機。Return to the luxury hotel for dogs in The Woofmore on Thin Ice, the third book in the pawsome full-color chapter book series from authors Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran and illustrator Josh Cleland Welcome to the Woofmore, where the water bowls are always full and there's kibble on every pillow! Rufus and his boss, Ms. Coco, work hard to make every guest feel like a VIP (Very Important Pooch). It's winter at the Woofmore and the hotel is down to one guest--famous figure skater Furya LaBone. Ms. Coco wants her visit to be pawfect. The Woofmore needs more guests to stay open, and a good review from a VIP like Furya could save the hotel. But when the local ice rink closes and Furya is left with nowhere to practice for her big competition, it looks like the hotel may be on thin ice. If Rufus can't help this skating superstar come up with a showstopping move for her routine, it could be a ruf

Carter從來不是老師眼中的乖學生，常常坐不住、話太多，對他來說，上學就是一連串挫折。他沒想到，綽號「貓頭鷹」的新老師Ms. Krane竟能看見他的優點，並給他改變的空間。隨著課堂氣氛漸入佳境，Carter也開始珍惜這位與眾不同的老師。但當他發現她面臨被調離的危機，便決定挺身而出。這是一部描繪師生互動、校園生活與個人成長的作品。From the author of the beloved MR. TERUPT series comes a story with surprising truths about a student no teacher would wish for, and a teacher no student would want to be stuck with.No teacher has ever liked Carter Avery. So he doesn’t expect that Ms. Olivia Krane will be any different. In fact, he heard the rumor that the new teacher—nicknamed Owl-livia, or the Owl, for short—can twist her head all the way round to catch any kid who’s up to no good. And since Carter has a hard time sitting still and not blurting stuff out, he’s sure he’s in for rough times being sent to the principal’s office. Making things worse: annoying know-it-all Missy Gerber is in his class!But the Owl knows just how to handle Carter’s energy, showing his classmates another side of him. Everything’s looking up until Carter finds out that some people

冥界歸來後，Nico與Will應邀前往Camp Jupiter協助Hazel解決一場微妙又棘手的局勢——有怪物開始尋求庇護，想在此展開新生活。但好景不長，營地中的怪物陸續失蹤，一場針對他們的報復行動悄然展開。在這場冒險中，熟悉的角色再次登場，挑戰的不只是身體極限，更是對過去與自我認同的直視。Rick Riordan與Mark Oshiro以充滿想像力的筆法，帶領讀者重新思考「誰是怪物？誰是英雄？」的界線。New York Times#1 best-selling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters?A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast. She needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about: the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don’thaveto be evil.Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site assisting Hazelwhen one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan

2026 British Book Award Winner-Science Fiction & Fantasy「妳到底還在守護什麼？妳再也救不了任何人了。」曾是前途無量的鍊金術師，海蓮娜‧瑪里諾如今成了戰俘，。她的同伴被屠殺、能力被封印、舊世界早已崩壞。戰後的帕拉迪亞王國由貪腐的貴族與墮落的死靈法師掌權，他們以邪惡的不死軍團奪得勝利，世界陷入渾沌。但為什麼海蓮娜‧瑪里諾需要被囚禁？根據紀錄，她只是芸芸眾生的一員，對戰局而言微不足道。她的記憶一片空白，身分成謎，敵軍開始懷疑：海蓮娜是否藏著改變戰局的關鍵秘密？為揭開塵封記憶，她被送往冷酷無情的高階死靈法師手下。在那座崩壞的莊園裡，她必須奮力守護殘存的人性與真實，因為那裡隱藏的祕密，遠比她所遺忘的更加致命。In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past.“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.”Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and dep

《Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard》三部曲雖已完結，但來自九大世界的故事仍在延續。本書以短篇形式，帶領讀者一窺各角色在主線之外的精彩遭遇。當Magnus外出探親，Hearthstone、Alex、Samirah等人分別捲入與巨人、惡獸、神祇的荒謬對峙，令人哭笑不得。這些冒險不僅拓展了原作世界觀，也讓配角們有機會閃耀光芒，是系列粉絲不可錯過的幽默作品集，亦附有全彩角色與場景插圖頁。Beloved characters from the Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series star in these hilarious and imaginative new short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology. A 16-page full-color insert of character portraits and world scenes is included. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and unforgettable journey through Rick Riordan's unique take on Norse mythology. While Magnus is off visiting his cousin, Annabeth, his friends find themselves in some sticky, hairy, and smelly situations as they try to outwit moronic giants, murderous creatures, and med

Will StarClan forsake RiverClan completely, or will the cats find their way back to the light? This final book in the epic A Starless Clan arc—the eighth arc in the mega-selling Warriors series—answers readers' most burning questions about the fate of RiverClan.Can a Clan that has turned on itself ever truly recover?The fate of Clanhood hangs in the balance. After killing Harelight and pronouncing himself leader of RiverClan, Splashtail's thirst for power has only grown. Soon his greed threatens the safety of not only RiverClan, but all Clans. Yet Splashtail's trickery knows no bounds, and the Clans find themselves in more danger than they could have imagined. Only one thing is certain: they will have to work as one to defeat Splashtail, before he tears them apart.

Now in paperback! Best friends Drag and Rex are back to cook up oodles more fun in the second book in a charming buddy series that reads like a modern FROG AND TOAD.Drag is a devoted, daring, and dreamy dragon. Rex is a precise, practical, and patient T. Rex. Together, they always have tons of fun.Whether it’s coming up with the perfect Valentine’s Day present, making the tricky decision of what to cook for dinner, or helping remember that really important thing that’s just out of reach, as a team, they can face down any challenge. It's great to have a friend you can count on!Sweet and Silly, the second book in the Drag and Rex series, features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they giggle along with the silly antics of their favorite new friends.

本書是歷久彌新的聖誕經典，以紐約為舞台，描寫一位名叫 Kris Kringle 的白鬍子老人，在百貨公司擔任聖誕老人。他深信自己就是真正的 Santa Claus，也逐漸影響了城市裡的大人與孩子。當懷疑者試圖將他送上法庭，這場看似荒謬的審判，卻意外喚起人們對善意、信任與想像力的重新思考。Now available in a new paperback edition, Miracle on 34th Street is the enduring Christmas classic about a Kris Kringle working at Macy's—who might just be Santa Claus!This classic Christmas story follows white-bearded Kris Kringle as he's asked to fill in for Macy's resident Santa Claus. He—along with children from all over New York City—believes he is the real thing. As Kris begins to inspire a feeling of true Christmas generosity and joy throughout the city, among competing department stories, and one particularly special family—a few skeptics are angered and threaten to bring him to court. With the help of his new friends, the State of New York, and the official U.S. Postal Service, Kris proves that magic is all around us.Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies’s Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of th

你會選擇和老虎一起潛行，還是和虎鯊一起暢游？這本由《Who Would Win?》暢銷系列作者打造的入門讀本，以「你選哪一個？」為主軸，引導孩子透過動物特徵的比較，做出自己的選擇。語言簡單，圖片逼真，是專為剛開始閱讀的孩子設計的 Level 1 課外書。讀者不僅能認識動物的基本習性與外型，也在遊戲中培養觀察力與表達能力。Play a fierce game of What Would You Rather Be? in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather prowl with a tiger or swim with a tiger shark? Let's find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

二十首囡仔詩與二十幅插圖，自〈頭前詩〉開始，用〈尾話〉結束，展示童年趣味與印象，懷舊之情滿滿，也傳承了鄉土敘事。金鼎獎資深作家蘇善揮灑三筆，以文筆寫囡仔詩，以譯筆延展語境，以畫筆勾勒景致，多層次描繪圖、文、語、言，卷舒又分立又疊接的情韻。This bilingual poetry collection consists of twenty Taiwanese poems for children, including twenty pieces of illustration interwoven by "Introducing Lyrics" and "Ending Words." This collection displays funs and images in childhoods wherein nostalgia prevails, country narrative is also highlighted.

當代公認 ★ 最專業的 日本情色藝術和文化研究無與倫比 ★ 最詳盡的 春畫解析與當代風俗暗示細數浮世繪巨匠們最放浪與大膽的藝術經典奧村政信、月岡雪鼎、鈴木春信、礒田湖龍齋、勝川春章鳥居清長、喜多川歌麿、葛飾北齋、歌川豐國、歌川國貞…------17、18世紀發展，19、20世紀璀璨茁壯，春畫，日本當代浮世繪經典藝術中的傳奇《Sex and the floating world : erotic images in Japan, 1700-1820》西方國家研究日本浮世繪情色藝術，最暢銷、最專業、最具份量的論述【本書特色】✔ 收錄多達 170幅的珍藏浮世繪✔ 窺看令人歎為觀止的經典藝術✔ 最專業權威的西方觀點與評論相較於西方，江戶時代的日本人對於性的態度更為包容；性器官異常放大、性交姿勢極度扭曲、第三人在一旁笑看。櫻花象徵女性春色，菊花暗指男性器官；用望遠鏡偷窺他人；性交時照鏡子；僧侶吹奏尺八；男色，則是文人藝術家的主流……春畫，究竟是不是手淫書？還是一種另類藝術？江戶時代最棒的作品，卻遭排除在藝術展覽之外 !?春畫，在浮世繪的藝術世界裡，展開了 無與倫比 的想像。對江戶藝術者而言，春畫無疑是他們此生 最精華 的創作！游移在春色、人性和幕府管制之間，極樂之美該如何拿捏？什麼是當代人士最想傳達的？這段風俗該怎麼欣賞與解讀？本書由日本文化專家，英國知名藝術史教授提蒙‧史克里奇，以西方眼光切入，深度剖析、解構那段藝術史上的情色巔峰。走入大膽香豔的日本性幻想世界，一窺春色背後的歷史與意識覺醒

Stinky’s Stories is the hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book series from New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein and J.J. Grabenstein. In the fourth installment of this series, Stinky the skunk tells the story of Moldylocks and the Three Bears, a continuation of what happened after Goldilocks left the Bears’ house—and the horrors that await when you don’t say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk. This time the kids are reading the classic “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”! Everyone knows the story ends with Goldilocks escaping through the window, but only Stinky knows what happened after Goldilocks got away! According to Stinky, she went on to break into all the homes in the magical forest looking for something to eat that was “just right.” She raided the fridges of everyone from the Three Blind Mice to Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother! Refusing to say “please,” “thank you,” or “sorry” to her hosts,

在這場盛大的最終挑戰中，Mr. Lemoncello 精心設計的比賽將決定誰能成為他的遊戲帝國繼承人。Kyle Keeley 和其他12位參賽者將在圖書館與樂園間解開層層謎題，競逐最終勝利。然而，比賽背後隱藏著更大的威脅──一股勢力意圖摧毀這個建立在書本與創意之上的世界。Kyle 是否能同時守住 Lemoncello 的理念與自己的夢想？Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello’s epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous FINALE to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series!* "A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka." —Booklist, Starred Review for Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's LibraryWHO WANTS TO BE A BAZILLIONAIRE?It's time for one last fantabulous challenge with Mr. Lemoncello! This time everything is on the line—literally! Mr. Lemoncello has invited thirteen lucky 13 year-olds—including his biggest fan, Kyle Keeley— to compete in the final games. The winner of these games will become the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE EMPIRE!!! But uh-oh—someone is trying to destroy Mr. Lemoncello's empire and all it stands for: imagination, games, books . . . knowledge! Can Kyle stop them and make his d

耶穌從未如此控告你，而你也不該繼續以此自責！有些基督徒雖然蒙恩得救了，但與上帝的關係卻苦無進展，原因有很多，但追究起來卻不難發現，他們心中都存有某些錯誤的迷思，彷彿耶穌對他們說過下面這些話，而使得上帝距離自己愈來愈遙遠：第１句話：你罪大惡極，不能得救！第２句話：我對你失望透頂！第３句話：如果你是更好的基督徒，就不會發生這種事了！第４句話：不愛某些人是沒有關係的！第５句話：每個人的信仰和行為都應該跟你一樣！第６句話：一切操之在己！第７句話：你不一定要饒恕深深傷害你的人！第８句話：你錯過了我在你生命中的旨意！第９句話：我已經放棄你了！第１０句話：這是你該背負的十字架！我們必須把這種錯誤的思想帶到慈愛的主耶穌面前來，我們必須重新思考我們的神學，並透過上帝顯現的真理，來引導我們對祂產生正確的信念。換句話說，我們必須拒絕耶穌這些沒有說過的話，並開始相信祂真正說過的話。讀完本書之後，你與上帝之間的關係將會變得更加喜樂、更加充滿信心。名人推薦：「戴維斯簡單清楚地解開許多人無緣無故的罪惡感，邀請我們重新信靠神，得到真理的力量。」──暢銷書作家鮑伯及奧黛莉．梅斯納（Bob and Audrey Meisner）「戴維斯按著聖經清楚解答了困擾許人的問題，帶給我們盼望，讓我們想起父神的浩大恩典，使我們發出微笑。」──德州普列斯敦華浸信會楊傑夫牧師（Jeff Young）

管風琴以其迷人且震撼的聲響，被譽為「樂器之王」！這台坐落於衛武營國家藝術文化中心的管風琴，不但是亞洲最大，而且極為獨特。它擁有多少支音管？一位管風琴演奏家如何能獨自駕馭這麼龐大的樂器？它是在哪裡，又是如何建造的？本書將透過許多生動又訊息豐富的圖片，來為你解答這些疑問，並帶你深入探索管風琴的奇妙世界！獻給所有想要探索管風琴祕密的孩子和家長們。◆本書與衛武營國家藝術文化中心合作出版，為《打開管風琴的祕密》修訂改版書。The pipe organ is truly the King of Instruments with its fascinating and powerful sound. The organ in the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying) is the biggest in Asia and is very special. How many pipes does it have, how can one man play such a big instrument alone, where and how was it built? All of this and much more will be explained in this book accompanied with many colourful and informative pictures.For all children and parents who would like to discover the secrets of the pipe organ.

★身份認同與自我接受的深刻描寫★創新融合的超自然恐怖元素★探索恐懼與勇氣的力量主角Hunter是一位跨性別男孩。在寒假剛動完胸部手術恢復期間，他不幸被狼人咬傷，導致他的身體開始出現變化，逐漸朝著真正的「狼人」轉變。Hunter必須在完全變為狼之前，想辦法找出治療辦法與自救之道，更伴隨著身分認同與自我接受的挑戰。這是一則結合超自然元素與真實跨性別議題的青春恐怖小說。Bitten by a werewolf while recovering from top surgery, a trans teen must race to stop himself becoming full wolf... A pulse-pounding new YA werewolf horror, perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Hell Followed with Us and Stephen King.Having spent his winter break recovering from top surgery, seventeen-year-old Hunter is excited to spend his last months of high school in a body he can feel comfortable in. That is until one night, when a wild animal comes out of the woods and nearly kills him.Although initially just happy to be alive, Hunter quickly realizes that his injuries are turning his body into something horrible... A werewolf.But with time running out, Hunter must race to keep his friends safe and to save himself, before the body he's fought so hard to have slips away from him for good...

M. G. Leonard巧妙結合歷史與神話，打造出引人入勝的時間旅行冒險，讓青少年讀者在閱讀中學習維京文化。故事講述主角西姆和他的表妹傑波迪，在尋找失蹤的叔叔艾米特過程中，穿越時間來到維京時代的挪威峽灣及維京約克。他們發現叔叔正試圖找到傳說中的強大神器——掌管諸神黃昏的傳說號角Gjallarhorn。這號角擁有引發末日之戰諸神的黃昏Ragnarök的力量，若落入敵手，將釀成巨大災難。在歷史與冒險的交織中，主人翁們面對時間旅行帶來的危險和挑戰，不僅要阻止邪惡勢力，也要維護歷史的正確走向。小說融合了豐富的北歐維京文化細節、歷史知識與神話傳說，並藉由主角成長和家庭羈絆，展現勇氣與智慧。此書節奏緊湊，充滿追逐、偷盜、偽裝等動作，並深入探討時間旅行的規則與影響，是一部寓教於樂、適合青少年讀者的歷史奇幻小說。'A complete triumph of imagination . . . readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series.' – A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of SkandarThe action adventure of Indiana Jones meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the second title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the key stage 2 curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Šumberac.Sim's Uncle Emmett is missing and on the run from the ruthless Council of Keys. Sim and his cousin Jeopardy are determined to find him. Their search takes them through a hidden door in time to

準備好衛生紙了嗎？一本讓大人和小孩都感動落淚的溫暖繪本來了！你家裡也有一個佔據你所有玩樂時光、陪你一起探險的毛茸茸小夥伴嗎？梅（Mae）和她的貓咪老虎（Tiger）就是這樣一對「叢林女王」的組合！她們一起在想像中的叢林追逐、奔跑，是彼此最棒的朋友 。但當老虎漸漸變老，最後離開了梅，梅的世界瞬間崩塌，充滿了憤怒和悲傷。這本書最棒的地方在於，它沒有迴避孩子面對失去的真實情緒 。這是一個「深刻感人、充滿希望又令人安心」的故事，它溫柔地陪伴著孩子（當然也包括大人！）走過失去寵物的傷痛 。書中色彩豐富又溫柔的插畫，完美地呈現了梅的心情轉變 。故事不僅僅是悲傷，更重要的是，它展示了愛的力量如何幫助我們療癒。梅漸漸發現，老虎並沒有真的消失，而是活在她的記憶、畫作和那片充滿愛的叢林裡 。更有書評提到，書末還貼心地提供了如何支持孩子面對寵物離世的實用建議，讓這本書不僅僅是故事，更是一本極具同理心的工具書 。如果你正在尋找一本能幫助孩子理解「告別」與「愛」的繪本，這本《Tiger's Last Roar》絕對是首選。它以溫柔細膩地方式，處理了關於生死的主題，並提醒我們，愛永遠不會真正消失 。A beautifully lyrical story about grief, the loss of a pet and the unbreakable bond between child and furry friend. From debut picture book author, Harriet Howe, and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlistee and Carnegie Medal for Illustration nominee illustrator, Katie Cottle.After a whole day of exploring with Tiger, Mae loved drawing with Tiger and telling stories with Tiger.Always with Tiger. Tiger and Mae. Queens of the Jungle.Tiger and Mae do everything together, the very best of friends. But

本書帶領孩子進入充滿魔法與創意的 Sticker Dolly Dressing 世界，一起倒數迎接聖誕節。日曆中藏有24本迷你書——包含12本奇幻故事書與12本活動書，主題涵蓋仙子、美人魚、獨角獸等角色，並搭配著色、貼紙與解謎遊戲。內容兼具想像與手作樂趣，每天都有新驚喜，是結合閱讀與創作的節慶禮物。亮點：・24本迷你書藏於倒數月曆中。・奇幻角色與貼紙活動兼有。・激發創意與專注力，適合5歲以上兒童。看開箱影片https://youtu.be/FfDXGgQvvHU?si=rxB4ISEdGrS2wMa2Count down to Christmas with the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Open each window in this magical advent calendar to discover a story or activity book hidden behind it. There are 12 magical Sticker Dolly Story books featuring fairies, mermaids and unicorns, and 12 little activity books, including drawing, doodling, puzzles and three sticker books.- A festive countdown packed with creativity, storytelling, and imagination- Discover 24 mini books, one hidden behind each window- A perfect gift for the advent season- The number 1 bestselling sticker series with characters to dress and colourful scenes to decorate- Hours of enjoyment to stimulate any child's imagination- Develop children's concentration and fine motor skills- Ideal fo

A funny, beautifully illustrated young fiction series about a star come to earth to cause trouble! Ideal for readers aged 6-9, the perfect next step for Isadora Moon fans or readers of Sibéal Pounder and Laura Ellen Anderson.Nora Nightsky is a star - literally. Her glamorous mum is the North Star, and their dazzling family works hard, bringing to life the Little Bear constellation and sprinkling magic down to earth to grant human wishes.But Nora is nowhere near as shiny as her perfect brother and sister. She prefers a cosy black hole! She doesn't think much of wish-granting either. Why can't humans solve their own problems!?Then one day, a girl wishes on Nora for the first time, asking for a pet. Rebelling against the rules, Nora sneaks down to Earth with her best friend Leap, a cute hare constellation, to give the girl a piece of her mind!Nora agrees to help Olivia get a pet - through determination, a cunning plan and PLENTY of mischief. But can she do it before she runs out of stardu

A search-and-find official Minecraft illustrated children’s book – the perfect gift for kids aged 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Halloween 2025!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Spot the zombies and their variations lurking in these official Minecraft search-and-find scenes!Did you hear that? A groan. There it goes again! But where is that pesky zombie?Journey across the dimensions, spotting zombies and other mobs in ten incredible scenes and patterns. Hunt for chicken jockeys and husks in the desert, zombified piglins in the Nether, drowned under the ocean and more!Will you be able to spot them all before they find you?Plus when you’ve found all the mobs, there are plenty more things to spot at the back of the book!