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When is a spot not a dot? When it’s the perfect spot for a picnic! Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay.Jots is looking for the perfect spot. But finding a spot is not as easy as it looks. Dot is on the case to help out her friend in this Dot the Ladybug adventure.Kallie George’s fun yet simple wordplay pairs perfectly with Stephanie Fizer Coleman’s vibrant illustrations in this My First I Can Read adventure for beginning readers.

Princess Truly takes the lead, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly leads the way! Across three stories, Princess Truly helps her friends as class leader, she knows just what to do to help her pug, Sir Noodle, when he's nervous at his talent show, and she leads lost ducklings back to their mother! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new

Princess Truly gardens and has fun with her friends, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly can grow it! Across three stories, Princess Truly and her friends grow a garden, she helps a baby bird learn how to fly, and she plants a magical tree! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new readers!

Join an adventure with all of your favorite pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories!Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs, and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog, and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book filled with tons of laughs, action, and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed.Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bi

LEARN EVENMORECOMMON SIGHT WORDS WITH DR. SEUSS! Sight words are a building block of reading success, and this fun and friendly workbook helps early readers ages 5 to 7 learn more than 120 essential ones. With lots of encouragement from familiar friends like the Cat in The Hat, it's perfect for kids in K-1, as well as older kids wanting extra reinforcement for reading fluency!Developed by education experts, this Dr. Seuss Workbook gives kids a fun and cheerfyl way to learn common high-frequency sight words! Sight words are words that kids learn to recognize automatically without needing to sound out the letters, that often need to be memorized. Together with phonics and decodable words, sight words are an essential part of early reading success.SIGHT WORDS LEVEL 2 presents a mix of the most common sight words from kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. It's perfect for those ages, as well as for any young learner who needs extra reinforcement and practice with sight words that are a li

「瓦力唱片行」第一本短篇小說集用一首歌的時間聽一個故事，用一杯咖啡換取一段深沉的思念用好故事交換一杯好咖啡這是一間穿梭在寂寞地圖上的深夜咖啡館。不過沒有人知道它何時到來，何時離開。這位老闆還很奇怪。他的咖啡要你付錢，或不付錢。用貝殼來換，用故事來換，用世間你覺得等值的所有東西來換。東西的價值不是他決定，是你決定的。是你用換取的故事，決定此杯咖啡的價格。只要真心肯換，他一定收。阿昌是胖卡咖啡館的老闆，用好故事交換一杯好咖啡、用卡帶播放出的樂曲，讓來到這間行動咖啡館的人，重新接納過去的自己。林明俊是唱片行老闆，和阿昌是多年前的舊識，曾經是知名鋼琴家的他，在失意時遇見爵士，爵士開始和他說話，兩人的音樂故事就此展開。姬兒和學長因為咖啡館內流瀉的莫札特《小星星變奏曲》而重逢；卒婚夫妻因為巴哈的《雙小提琴協奏曲》而戀人未滿、配偶以上；老先生與李斯特、金面人與巴哈，深夜電台DJ與拉赫曼尼諾夫……許多故事在胖卡中發生，環環相扣的情節巧妙的在音樂中緩緩道來。人生是一場和絕望奮鬥的拔河，透過述說，透過音樂，就像在傷口上開出一朵花。在你最需要的時候，給了你一把傘，也給了你一場雨後的擁抱。生命中最重要的歌，只要真心地唱，就會駐足在記憶的最深處，等待某個天晴的好日子，再度被時光所採收。——〈像我這樣的朋友〉胖卡咖啡館曲目布魯斯．史普林斯汀〈生來奔跑〉譚詠麟《像我這樣的朋友》舒伯特《即興曲》法蘭克．辛納屈〈黑夜中的陌生人〉拉赫曼尼諾夫《第二號鋼琴協奏曲》蕭邦《夜曲》莫札特《小星星變奏曲》洪弟七〈懷念的播音員〉巴哈《雙小提琴協奏曲》約翰．柯川〈我最愛的事〉史特拉汶斯基《彼得洛希卡》李斯特《B小調奏鳴曲》⋯⋯ and more.本書樂曲介紹與音樂連結均附於該篇文末，建議一邊閱讀一邊掃進QRcode聆聽音樂。

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

當侏儸紀公園碰上葛瑞冏日記的精采、爆笑冒險故事★精彩刺激的冒險故事結合恐龍、科技與動作場面，讓讀者沉浸在緊湊、充滿挑戰性的情節中。★真實且多元的角色塑造展現友情、信任與合作精神，角色形象立體且易於共鳴。★結合教育啟發與時代議題探討自然生態保護、現代科技、人工智慧、假新聞等當代重要話題，兼具娛樂與教育意義，幫助年輕讀者理解科技社會的機會與挑戰。芬恩和米洛成為了RAPTOR這個秘密組織的少年特工，該組織致力於了解及保護動物。他們和阿提一同被派遣前往一艘科學考察船調查太平洋海域的神秘現象。不料考察船遭到攻擊，三人被困海上。他們必須在危機四伏的太平洋中生存下來，解開事件背後的陰謀，並對抗使用先進科技的惡勢力。這一集的冒險場景從森林轉移到海洋，設定新穎，故事依然緊湊刺激，並探索主角們如何在艱難環境下克服自我與信任的課題.Jurassic Park meets Wimpy Kid, packed with humour, supsense and adventure!Finn, Milo and new junior agent, Tasi, have been sent to investigate reports of deep-sea disturbances.But soon after their arrival their mission ship is torpedoed . . . by a giant submersible shaped like a manta ray. Action stations!It's time to paddle for their lives . . .The second in the all-action adventure series from Philip Kavvadias – with added environmental themes.Features brilliantly charming illustrations from Euan Cook throughout.PRAISE FOR MISSION: MICRORAPTOR:‘Fast, funny and fabulous.’ MAZ EVANS‘It’s funny and fast-paced with more twists and tur

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

奇奇鳥和妙妙貓是一對好朋友。妙妙貓，沒有翅膀，卻想學飛。奇奇鳥，雖然有翅膀，卻只能在森林裡穿梭。Chi Chi Bird and Miu Miu Cat are best friends.Miu Miu Cat dreams of flying, even though he has no wings.Chi Chi Bird has wings, but he can only flutter through the forest.他們倆最後領悟出飛行的智慧 ― 有一對「幻想的翅膀」，可以帶領他們前往世界的各個角落。One day they discover a magical secret:With a pair of imaginary wings, they can fly anywhere in the world.奇奇鳥和妙妙貓乘著幻想的翅膀，遨遊世界；每當他們回到森林時，總會帶回來一些奇妙的故事。Chi Chi Bird and Miu Miu Cat soar on their imaginary wings, exploring new places. And every time they come back to the forest, they bring wonderful stories to share.這是奇奇鳥和妙妙貓帶回來的另一個故事 ―Here’s another story brought back from Chi Chi Bird and Miu Miu Cat ―

Monkey and the gang are on a hunt to find Bunny after he mysteriously disappeared... On their search they'll be bamboozled by Old Bunny, Neanderbunny, the mysterious Shadow Bunny and the always confusing Not Bunny. Will they ever fins their faithful friend? It's a rollicking race to the rightful rabbit in this cornucopia of chuckles.

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world’s best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading at bedtime or in the classroom.Enid Blyton remains one of Britain’s favourite children’s authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.Read all of Enid Blyton’s bumper short story collections. New in 2025:Animal Adventure StoriesFive-Minute Magic StoriesChristmas Bedtime Stories

A laugh-out-loud picture book from master storyteller, Michelle Robinson, and illustrator extraordinaire, Tom Knight. When the SUPER SCHOOL DISCO arrives, Fish Finger is frozen with nerves. His classmates can't wait to dance but, after he slips and trips over his feet, there's no way he's taking the chance! Will Fish Finger be forever frozen or will he feel the rhythm and move to the beat? Lively rhyming text by Michelle Robinson makes this funny and heartwarming picture book the perfect way to talk to children about their emotions Laugh-out-loud illustrations by Tom Knight bring warmth and personality by the shed-load Also available: When Ice Cream Had a Meltdown, When Cucumber Lost His Cool, When Jelly Had a Wobble and The Day the Banana Went Bad

這是一部深刻動人的回憶錄，講述彼得在1944至1945年間，從匈牙利出發，與父母一同穿越戰火中的歐洲，途經奧地利與德國，經歷飢餓、死亡與恐懼，卻依舊懷抱希望與愛。這不僅是關於戰爭的紀錄，更是一段母子情深、勇氣與求生意志交織的真實旅程。書中以孩童視角看世界，在轟炸聲中學數學、在集中營中捕捉短暫的童年時光，讓人揪心不已。作者彼得・藍托斯為神經科學家，也是大屠殺倖存者之一。他以清澈的筆觸，為下一代留下了珍貴見證。A story of survival - and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship - on an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 45. Peter soon realises that this new adventure is really a nightmare, watching bombs falling from the blue sky outside Vienna, and learning maths from his mother in Belsen.“Deeply moving” - Booktrust“A gripping story of love, courage and triumph over evil” - The Bookseller“Can, and should, be read by an audience of any age.” - Jewish NewsA story of survival, of love between mother and son and of enduring hope in the face of unspeakable hardship. An important read. The Boy Who Didn't Want to Die describes an extraordinary journey, made by Peter, a boy of five, through war-torn Europe in 1944 and 1945.Peter and h

Join an adventure with all of your favourite Roblox pets in two, fun-filled original Pet Simulator stories! Can't get enough Pet Simulator? Explore the delightful world of collecting coins, snatching up rare eggs and raising the cutest pets around in this totally original chapter book based on the hit game with TWO stories! Join Whiskers the Cat, Ruffles the Dog and Penny the Unicorn as they try to solve the Riddle of Rainbow Ravine and win the Great Pet Race in this hilarious chapter book. Filled with tons of laughs, action and exciting artwork. This book from bestselling author Tracey West is sure to delight fans of Pet Simulator.Perfect for gamer fans!

★ 紐伯瑞金獎作家 Kate DiCamillo 奇幻童話代表作★ 五個木偶，一個命運交織的故事，溫柔而動人的寓言★ 黑白插畫名家 Julie Morstad 迷人繪圖，營造復古童話氛圍★ 關於命運、友情與冒險的故事，如寶石般精緻動人五個木偶——國王、狼、女孩、男孩與貓頭鷹——被遺忘在一只箱子裡，直到命運將他們帶入一場意想不到的旅程。紐伯瑞金獎作家 Kate DiCamillo描寫關於友情、命運與希望的童話故事，搭配 Julie Morstad 迷人的黑白插畫，呈現一則溫柔而深刻的寓言。From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high spirits.Once, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a shepherd’s crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story to begin.In this new work of short fiction by twice winner of the Newbery Medal Kate DiCamillo, exquisitely illustrated in black and white by Governor General Literary Award Finalist Julie Morstad, five puppets who find themselves together in an abandoned trunk are carried off into the adventure of a lifetime.

Justin已經裸奔過、被綁架過、掉進天坑過，還紅遍全網路，現在他只想週末好好休息一下——結果遇上了殭屍！？而且還是運動員專屬墓園裡爬出來的超猛殭屍！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s been naked in front of the whole school, survived a marooning, a kidnapping AND a giant sinkhole, and every one of these cringe inducing moments has gone mega viral! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! Time for nice relaxing weekend, right? WRONG! As Justin must face his spookiest challenge yet… zombies! No, really! And these aren’t just any zombies… he lives next door to the cemetery for ELITE ATHLETES! Monday was manic, Tuesday was traumatizing, Wednesday was weird, Thursday was terrifying and Friday was frantic. But now… it’s SATURDAY.The sixth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of the globally bestselling Treehouse series.

Become a Master Pokémon Trainer with an epic 365 Days of ActivitiesBecome the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer with this awesome 365 activity book, test your Pokémon skills by completing a different activity each day for a full year. This brain-busting, full-colour activity book is packed full of your favourite Pokémon and includes puzzles, codes, word games and more, to improve your Pokémon knowledge.Packed full of 365 fun activities to complete over the course of a year, to test and improve your Pokémon knowledge. Do you know your Snivy from your Snorlax? Can you tell a Rock-type from a Steel-type? And how good are you at identifying Pokémon just from their ears? Embark on an exciting, challenging and fun year-long adventure to find out the answers to all these questions and more!By the time you’ve completed the 365th activity you’ll be the Ultimate Pokémon Trainer!Gotta Catch ‘Em All!

Relive your favorite moments from Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man series with this paw-some official sticker book!Dog Man is half man, half dog, and all Supa Cop! You can join Dog Man, Petey, Lil Petey, and all their friends on their action-packed adventures in this interactive sticker book based on the bestselling book series. This book comes with twelve sheets of stickers -- over 200 stickers total! -- that can be used to create sticker scenes and decorate notebooks, water bottles, and more.This sticker book is hours of fun for any Dog Man fan!

無線電頻率是通訊傳播發展的關鍵稀有資源，隨著資通訊科技演進、行動通訊成熟、衛星通訊崛起，無線電頻率更顯不足，如何公平、和諧、有效的使用頻譜資源，是各國主管機關的重要課題。B5G時代的現在，我們已看到如Starlink等低軌衛星通訊快速發展，朝6G時代陸海空三維網路邁進，日常生活通訊也將正式從地面拓展到包括衛星通信、高空平台通訊等非地面網路，通訊技術的頻譜需求將進一步提升。非地面網路的發展，不僅帶給網路基礎設施不足地區或不經濟地區提供寬頻網路服務，亦是提升國家網路韌性一環，已是各國數位基礎建設之重要拼圖。此外，公共安全與救難應變(Public Protection and Disaster Relief, PPDR)系統為協助緊急救難單位、組織所使用的無線電通信，應用情境包含因事故、自然災害或人為導致的突發狀況等，透過PPDR機制可確保緊急救難單位通信系統完善與順暢，近年可見各國積極透過行動寬頻與相關應用，規劃PPDR相關頻段及網路之建構。因此，本專題先以「低軌衛星通信的未來：衛星固定及衛星行動服務之發展與頻譜規劃」、「高空通訊平台的崛起：HAPS及HIBS之發展與頻譜規劃」、「公共安全與救難應變通訊發展：PPDR模式分析及頻譜規劃」等6G時代下之國際通傳產業重要議題，探討高空平台、低軌衛星、衛星直連手機、公共安全與救難應變通訊等發展趨勢，與相應之頻譜規劃及分配趨勢。此刻已是因應2030年6G發展，擬定未來頻譜規劃的時間點，專題最後透過「邁向6G時代：我國頻譜使用現況與未來釋出規劃」一文帶出6G發展趨勢，綜整分析我國當前頻譜使用狀況，並根據國際重要議題為即將到來的6G時代提出前瞻性的頻譜規劃建議。

在 Fantastic Field Trip 中，Monique 和朋友偷偷脫離導覽隊伍，誤入「魔法大廳」，一個小小的意外竟讓石像怪群復活！Super Troupe 總部立即陷入封鎖，他們必須臨危不亂，找到破解的方法，否則一切將陷入混亂。故事以誇張的漫畫風插圖增添張力，兼具驚險與幽默，展現團隊合作與臨機應變的力量。這本圖文並茂的橋梁書，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中享受冒險樂趣。During a field trip to Super Troupe Headquarters, Monique and her friends break away from the main tour group. Soon, they sneak into the Hall of Magic where a minor mishap quickly leads to monster mayhem. Somehow, they bring the Gargoyles of Astoria to life, and the entire Super Troupe Headquarters goes into lockdown. Can Monique and her friends find a way to defeat a pack of stone demon dogs before it's too late? Or will their fantastic field trip turn into a major flop? Young readers will find out in this fun and funny chapter book bursting with colorful comic book-style illustrations.

This book offers a glimpse into the wide-ranging 50-year career of the internationally renowned Hong Kong photographer/designer through his work in collages and photomontages. From his early album covers when he was an art director/designer for the music industry in New York, Los Angeles and London in the 1970’s, through his diverse international assignments and personal works, to his most recent exhibition in Hong Kong. The story encompasses the long journey from cut-and-paste collages to the computer-composited photomontages of dreamscapes in this Carnival of Dreams.In his introduction titled ‘The Man from Everywhere’, Pico Iyer writes: “For decades now, Basil Pao has been the global eye through which I’ve taken in almost every country, as clearly as the world within… I never know where to place Basil; I can’t get my head around him. Album-designer, loving father, covert Chan master—21st century Renaissance man—Basil is always bringing the many worlds inside him together to create so

21世紀大學英語口語初級教程(第2版)在第一版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“提高目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的五級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

21世紀大學英語口語中級教程(第2版)在第1版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“發展目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的六級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

本著作以引導聲部加上對位法則作為研究方法之基礎，將確認調進行 (key-defining progression) 及一對一對位的二聲部的聲部結構(voice structure)結合，從而延伸為三聲部或四聲部的引導聲部織體，以此作為線條流動方向及 agogic progression 的依據。具體將 Palestrina-Fux-Bach 的傳承，化為 agogic progression 在詮釋與表達的理論基礎，將傳統 agogic 在個別音符的流動擴展為三到四聲部的線條流動的 agogic progression 。硏究取向以和弦擴充(chord prolongation)及和聲進行為基底， agogic progression 發展出以聲部結構為經，確認調進行為緯，專注在三或四聲部的聖詠曲織體，成功地將個別音符的 agogic 延伸為流動的多聲音片 agogic progression。Tonal music is an art language with highly civilized products. As an art form, the vocabularies, syntax and techniques are integrated as one to portray the vast varieties of music emotion.Agogic is exactly such term used to describe human feeling and emotion. It not only describes degrees of speed, but also refers to the character of a composition. Since, the variety of agogic terms appearing on scores to describe all shades of human feeling and emotion.Music theory teaching should not be detached from human sentiment. Agogic, to author's view, is embedded in harmonic progression. She propo

This book offers a fresh English interpretation of the ancient channels in Chinese medicine, drawing from some of its most authoritative historical texts. It focuses on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (Huáng Dì Nèi Jīng), written between 200–300 BCE and widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern Chinese medicine. By examining this revered text, the book provides a unique perspective on how the channels were originally conceptualized and how they have evolved over time. In addition to exploring the channels outlined in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, the book offers a comparative analysis of ancient and modern interpretations, illuminating their continuity and transformation. It brings the earliest documented descriptions of these channels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the roots of Chinese medical theory. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, moving beyond their brief mentions in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. Thr

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has t

'Phileas Fogg was one of those mathematically exact people, who, never hurried and always ready, are economical of their steps and their motions. He never made one stride too many, always going by the

敬邀眾位食家饕客翻開本書， 參與一段精彩的牡蠣前世今生之旅。 人類食用牡蠣的歷史可以追朔到新石器時代。牡蠣肉是食物，牡蠣殼被作為原始的餐具、挖掘的工具，殼內緣帶有光澤的珍珠質，使它成為製作飾品的材料，或被用來裝飾最早的宗教聖像。甚至，剩餘的牡蠣殼被搗碎後，與沙子混合成建築用的水泥。 從遠古到古典歐洲到近代殖民地，從產地、餐桌、文學到藝術， 解開人類與牡蠣密不可分的多重關係，為了滿足口腹之欲我們做了哪些努力。 攤開歐洲的巨石文化遺址分布圖，會發現與當時有牡蠣生長的海灣位置完全重合。沒有留下文字紀錄的凱爾特或腓尼基文化，藉由牡蠣殼向後世證明他們曾是活躍於古代的聚落群體。而自古羅馬時代，就有嘗試養殖牡蠣的紀錄，這種口感滑順滋味鮮美、又富含營養價值的天然珍饈，自古就與人類的政治經濟、飲食、文學及藝術發展，有著緊密的關係。 莎士比亞、狄更斯在作品中都常提到牡蠣，《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》中還出現以牡蠣為主角的詩。歐洲有長達1500年時間，宗教都是繪畫的唯一主題，卻在17世紀的荷蘭，開始有畫家以世俗的食物為繪畫主角，並掀起靜物畫的風潮。畫作中出現的牡蠣，除了代表奢華、尊貴、異國風情外，也是一種呈現新鮮或時間流逝之感的藝術手法。而愛牡蠣成癡的法國人，除了有諸多跟牡蠣有關的字詞，更讓牡蠣成為春藥的代名詞。 本書軼聞典故有滋有味、妙趣橫生，科學知識令人眼界大開，佐以令人食指大動的豐富插圖，以及五十道涵括傳統鄉村料理和當代頂尖主廚創新菜色的食譜，是獻給歷史和食物愛好者的文學饗宴。 【名廚推薦】 「本書豐富有趣、圖文並茂，從歷史傳說、軼事掌故到料理食譜都可圈可點──簡而言之，從第一頁到最後一頁讀來都津津有味。」──紐約中央車站生蠔吧（Grand Central Oyster Bar）行政主廚山迪．英貝爾（Sandy Ingber） 「本書可說是一場熱情推廣牡蠣的運動，呈現食物如何形塑我們的歷史、藝術、文學、法律和文化，當然也對性愛和料理之藝帶來深遠影響。」──Brasserie Blanc and Le Manoir aux Quat ’Saisons米其林二星主廚雷蒙．布朗克（Raymond Blanc） 「歷史與牡蠣愛好者不可錯過的好書。本書以獨到眼光回顧世界各地從古到今的牡蠣文化，資訊豐富且引人入勝，讀完作者史密斯說的故事，看過書中的精采圖片，你會從此對牡蠣大為改觀。」──名廚艾波．布魯菲

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Three friends, Eloise, Ash, and Maya, have just discovered that they share an amazing gift. They can transform into powerful Fire Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest.Once there, Eloise learns that she is the mighty Flame Dragon. She must lead Ash and Maya on an epic quest to a place in the forest called the Fire Realm, which only appears once every one thousand years. An evil queen is gaining power there. She must be stopped—and Eloise and her friends are just the dragons for the job!Read all the books in the Fire Dragon arc!#16: Eloise the Flame Dragon#17: Ash the Blaze Dragon#18: Maya the Ember Dragon

The official novelization of Disney’sMufasa: The Lion King.Told in flashbacks, “Mufasa: The Lion King” reveals the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands as Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa share the story of Mufasa with a young lion cub.Directed by Barry Jenkins, the prequel to “The Lion King” releases in theaters on December 20, 2024.

出發！走一趟香港旅程！香港是一個充滿活力的美麗城市，中西文化之薈萃令這裏更多姿多彩！高樓林立的天際大厦和大自然山徑的風景、標誌性的維多利亞港、蔚藍的天空、碧綠的海水，使香港風景如畫，格外迷人。 Let’s go! Embark on your journey to Hong Kong!Hong Kong is a beautiful city full of vibrancy, where the blend of Eastern and Western cultures makes it even more colourful and diverse! The impressive skyscrapers, the scenery of mountain trails, the iconic Victoria Harbour, the clear sky and the surrounding blue sea, all make Hong Kong incredibly attractive and scenic.

譯者序作為一個在三言兩語間難以完整闡述、長期被誤解的專業領域，內部稽核的重要性往往僅為少數專業人士所知。這也是多年來協會志工們持續努力的方向，致力於提升內部稽核的專業地位，讓利害關係人願意了解與重視。一致且通用的專業標準，是邁向卓越的基石，國際內部稽核協會（The Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA）自1947年以來，即投入全球性專業指引與準則的建立，為內部稽核實務及其利害關係人提供一致的執行標準與專業期待。2024年推出最新版「全球內部稽核準則」（Global Internal Audit Standards），更是迄今最全面的專業規範。若是蘋果創辦人賈伯斯來介紹，他會說：「2024 GIAS是史上最完美的內部稽核準則」。有幸參與此一重要準則的繁體中文版翻譯工作，深刻體會到專業翻譯的嚴謹與艱辛。不光得精通專業術語，還需憑藉實務工作累積的內部稽核經驗，努力掌握原文深意，並深入了解訂定各項準則的背景與初衷。為此，我額外研讀官方的《Report on the Standard-Setting and Public Comment Process》等文件，做足超越翻譯所需的知識準備；再者，不同語言之間的專業用語轉換，並非單純的一對一對應，而是需要綜合考量脈絡、慣例、實務現況等多重因素。以「Chief Audit Executive」為例，雖然法令規章與上市櫃公司財報多採「內部稽核主管」一詞，但實務上仍有「總稽核」、「稽核長」等不同稱謂，如何維持法規用語一致性同時兼顧實務狀況，是翻譯過程的一大考驗；最後，儘管協會工作人員協助提供簡譯初稿，然而若要在保留英文原意的同時，以流暢易懂的中文傳達專業內涵，仍需一字一句精雕細琢，期能稍近信、達、雅的理想境界。這120頁、近5萬字的專業原文翻譯過程，實為一場「吟安一個字，撚斷數莖鬚」的深刻淬煉。縱使翻譯過程極具挑戰，所投注的心力或許遠超過實質回報，但能為提升內部稽核專業發展盡一份心力，促進非英語背景的利害關係人對國際準則的理解，這份付出便顯得意義非凡。期望本譯作能讓內部稽核專業在繁體中文世界中被看見，並為實務工作者提供更明確的專業指引。本譯作力求精確與通暢，過程中承蒙黃允暐理事長悉心指導，以及編譯秘書曾婉甄協助處理繁瑣編務。此外，也要特別感謝Ariel與Emily，是她們在這段期間的包容與支持，讓我得

在當前全球地緣政治擾攘不安之際，臺灣面臨前所未有的安全挑戰。本書以「國際安全事務」、「地緣政治情勢」、「大陸問題與臺海兩岸關係」與「國防安全事務」為核心議題，全面剖析臺灣的戰略處境與因應之道。在國際安全層面，烏俄戰爭為臺灣肆應敵情敲響警鐘，突顯主權國家安全的脆弱性；中共在印太地區的威權勢力擴張及美「中」戰略競合，更直接影響臺海安全。地緣政治方面，「全球南方」(Global South)國家興起重塑國際秩序；亞太區域整合與美國強化「軸輻」同盟體系(Hub-and-Spokes System)，深深牽動臺灣的戰略布局。在兩岸關係上，中共製造灰色地帶衝突與混合戰威脅日趨嚴峻，頻繁的軍機、艦艇擾臺與片面改變現狀作為，使臺海緊張態勢持續升溫。面對此複雜局勢，臺灣必須強化國防自主、提升不對稱作戰能力、完善後備動員體系，並且注重全民國防與心防。本書基於2021年至2023年間對國際間重大事件的觀察，從強化國家安全、國土安全與國防安全的視角出發，為臺灣在變局中的戰略選擇提供關鍵洞察。

Meet the pets of Buddy and Bea and their friends in the third installment of this laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book series celebrating life in a second grade classroom.After an author visits their classroom, Buddy and his friends can't stop talking about their pets. Joey’s adorable puppy even stops by Ms. Maple’s classroom (and makes a major mess)! But something seems off about the things Bea is saying about her cat. Are her stories true?Buddy has his own pet problems, so he tries not to focus on the drama with Bea. No one knows what to think about Bea’s tales—should they believe her? Is she fibbing? The truth turns out to be even more complicated than trying to train Buddy's cranky cat.This funny and fast-paced series stars a hilariously unlikely buddy duo, making it irresistible to chapter book readers.

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.Until one summer when everything changes.Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get answers about the explosion that injured her. But Dani is hurting too much to want Eric to pursue the truth—she just wants to shut him out and move on. Besides, Eric has a history of dropping things he starts. Eric knows that and is determined that this will be the one time he follows through.But what if his pursuit brings him into direct conflict with another friend? Where does Eric’s loyalty really lie?

The adorable Hulk grabs the spotlight in more anarchic adventures of pint-sized heroes — from the pen of master cartoonist Chris Giarrusso!Cute, satirical and hilarious — they’re the Mini Marvels, back for more all-ages fun! This time the Hulk has the starring role, whether he’s hanging out with Power Pack — or going on a date! But when a secret meeting of the junior Illuminati results in a plan to send the Hulk into space to stop him from causing trouble, it’ll kick off an interstellar epic…and set the “Green Scar” on a savage rampage of riotous revenge! Who will win the World War Hulk, Mini Marvels-sstyle?! And if you think one Hulk is a handful, wait until you meet the Red and Blue Hulks! Plus: Thor makes his glorious return to Midgard…and doesn’t like what he finds! Tony Stark assembles his Iron Avengers! Hawkeye embarks on an epic quest to gain super powers! And the sinister Skrulls mount a highly conspicuous invasion!

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down.Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy’s flower shop?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “The next installment in the Bridge Kingdom series is not to be missed. Do not walk to pick up this book. Run.”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, author ofFrom Blood and AshIn the third novel of the iconic Bridge Kingdom series, forbidden romance blooms between two sworn enemies who must choose between their thirst for vengeance and their love for each other—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths: The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. The second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves.The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and still more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her—and to kill the Veliant prince who leads t