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TheSuzumesaga reaches its climax in this thrilling adaptation of the worldwide blockbuster hit by Makoto Shinkai, director of5 Centimeters per SecondandYour Name!Suzume and Souta catch up to the capricious godDaijinafter chasing him all over Japan, only to find that the earthquake-inducing Worm he was meant to seal away has broken free of its final binds. As certain disaster threatens to decimate Tokyo,Soutaasks Suzume to help him make the ultimate sacrifice and take Daijin’s place in the Ever-After. Now, desperate to save Souta from an eternity in the cold,Suzumesets off on one last trip back to the site of her greatest tragedy in hopes of digging up memories that could provide the key to rescuing Souta—and to the door to her destiny.

**《間諜學徒：麥克斯的秘密任務》** ⭐ **驚險刺激 × 幽默冒險 × 魔幻奇遇** ⭐ **德國正變得危險，猶太少年麥克斯被迫搬到倫敦。** 孤身一人的他，竟發現肩上多了兩位不速之客——一隻頑皮的哥布林與一個碎念不休的幽靈。可麥克斯心中只有一個目標：**回到柏林，找到父母！** 他的計劃？**成為英國間諜！** 在二戰倫敦，他將展開一場膽大妄為的間諜行動，與時間競賽，直面戰火與陰謀…… **紐伯瑞榮譽作家 Adam Gidwitz 全新歷史冒險小說！** **幽默、奇幻、緊湊劇情，適合所有熱愛冒險的讀者！**“Max in the House of Spies is everything you could hope for in a book,” -R. J. Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WonderFast-paced and hilarious, with a dash of magic and a lot of heart, the first book Adam Gidwitz's thought-provoking World War II duology is now available in paperback!Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London.Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he’s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein.Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a way back home, and

The first in a hilarious middle-grade series about a whip-smart inventor and amateur sleuth with a taste for adventure—a recipe for fun sprinkled with mystery, villainy, silliness, heart, and hope.Bridget Baxter is the very last orphan at the Orphanage for Errant Childs, left at the mercy of the awful Ms. Acrid and her foul-smelling fish sandwiches. Ms. Acrid's mission is to make Bridget's life a misery. But Bridget is more than a match for her.When kindly Mr. Vanderpuff arrives at the Orphanage in search of a child to care for, Bridget thinks her luck has finally turned. Mr. Vanderpuff is the village baker, and his shop is a world of wonders. But they soon discover that Bridget is absolutely terrible at baking. When Ms. Acrid returns for the ultimate revenge, Bridget must open the Locked and Secret Door, navigate Ms. Acrid's spiderweb of booby traps, and use her unique baking skills to save herself—and Mr. Vanderpuff—from certain disaster.Join Bridget as she dons her chef whites and g

Follow the brilliant Bridget Vanderpuff on a thrilling new adventure as she investigates the mystery of the ghost train haunting her town—perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Beth Lincoln!Belle-on-Sea is getting ready for the Night of the Hungry Ghosts, the most frightfully fun time of the year. Mr. Vanderpuff's bake will be the centerpiece of the whole parade, but he needs a new creation and he's totally stumped. To make matters worse, salty old seadog Captain Lufty and his Hat Rat, Barry, have warned that something is coming to Belle-on-Sea. Something terrible…After a ghost train is seen rattling into town, people start to go missing—first the librarian, then the mayor. Bridget and Tom begin tracking the train's tracks, delighted to be in the thick of another mystery.Then the unthinkable happens: the ghost train takes Mr. Vanderpuff! Someone—or something—is out to destroy Belle-on-Sea. But they've forgotten one important detail… This is Bridget's town.

A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden!The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard.She never arrives at her destination.Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet. And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself--and he

Rafe is finally getting a taste of the cool life – but his problems are red-hot. Rafe Khatchadorian has never been cool. But all that changes when he becomes the guitarist in an awesome rock band and wrangles a part-time job at Hills Village's trendiest new coffee shop slash yoga studio.No more being at the bottom of middle school food chain – Rafe is finally going to be popular!He just has two teeny problems: the awesome rock band is led by none other than the school bully. And the band actually isn't awesome – they absolutely stink, and Rafe has to whip them into shape for the Best Band Competition. With Rafe's newfound coolness on the line, will he find a way to hit the stage in style, or is he doomed to dorkdom forever?

《臺灣創業型大學之發展：理論與個案》這本專書詳細闡述了臺灣創業型大學的發展歷程，從理論基礎、政策與組織發展、商業化策略的分析，與成功要素的剖析，均有深入探討。本書回顧了發展創業型大學相關的8大重要理論，其中包括：(1)三絞螺旋創新模型（Triple-Helix Model of Innovation）、(2) 體制理論（Institutional Theories）、(3) 科學治理（Governance of Science and Technology）、(4) 科技經濟學（Economics of Science and Technology）、(5)學術創業（Academic Entrepreneurship）、(6) 產學合作（Industry-University Relation）、(7)寬裕資源論（Organizational Slacks）、與(8)組織雙元（Organizational Ambidexterity）等理論內容。書中提出的研究架構包括創業型大學的三個前置因子、四大商業化策略及其綜合性績效評估。前置因子涵蓋體制、組織及個人層面；商業化策略則包括專利活動、技術授權/移轉、產學合作及新創事業。研究指出，這些商業化策略間的相互影響對創業型大學的教學－研究－商業化績效至關重要。書中分析了遠東科技大學（已更名為中信科技大學）、國立臺灣科技大學、逢甲大學、國立清華大學及國立交通大學（已更名為陽明交通大學）五所大學的案例，深入解析各校在推動創業型大學過程中的前因、過程及對各校發展成創業型大學的結果與影響。整體而言，本專書具備豐富的理論基礎，還結合了實務個案，希望為推動創業型大學的研究者，以及大學研發、產學合作、技術移轉與創新育成主管和政策制定者，提供參考和借鑒。

一堂市值兩兆美元的領導課為什麼亞馬遜能成為全球電商龍頭？讓企業成長、創新的最簡單答案：亞馬遜的14條領導力原則領導力是解決各種商業挑戰時，最一致且可歸因的關鍵因素。從亞馬遜的大小專案，了解全球電商龍頭亞馬遜的經營管理成功法則，為自己的職涯、公司再創高峰。作者6週內經歷23場面試後入職，從無到有打造獲利比重超過五成的「第三方平台」，後成功將亞馬遜的經營管理觀點活用於美國《財富》五百大企業。本書揭露亞馬遜如何在數位顛覆時代競爭，發展多元觸角，持續啟動成長飛輪的祕密。◎讓亞馬遜穩坐神壇的方法：持續實踐、打磨、活用領導力原則原則是亞馬遜年度績效考核的標準，是對（潛在）領導者的期望，是讓所有員工都擁有和領導者一樣腦袋的方法。貝佐斯不錯過大小教育員工的機會，讓原則不只是海報上的標語，而是切實活用於亞馬遜的每個角落、每場例會、每個面試、每個層級的核心精神和所有辯論、決策。◎第一條：客戶至上（Customer Obsession）透過三大支柱：價格、選擇性和可取得性，維持客戶需求，是公司持續成長與創新的基礎。透過把空椅子帶進會議室，提醒團隊聆聽客戶聲音。讓生產線立刻停工的安燈繩制度，是強迫員工注意內、外部客戶需求的手段。將廣告費改為免運，願意犧牲公司短期利益，養出鐵粉。◎第二條：主人翁精神（Ownership）員工當公司的主人，是平衡企業長期承諾與短期成果的方法。透過合約、服務水準協議和罰則，持續、主動的溝通管理、辨別依賴對象（同事、團隊、外部供應商、合作夥伴），為結果負責。◎第三條：發明與簡化（Invent and Simplify）作者認為亞馬遜最重要、最具特色的原則。建立創新平台，將複雜的流程變簡單。第三次才成功的亞馬遜商城，高度整合複雜的基礎系統，創造無縫、簡單，讓賣家和客戶都滿意的平台，是此原則的最佳典範。◎第四條：決策正確（Are Right, A lot）高度容忍犯錯，但不接受重蹈覆轍或因錯誤原因導致的失敗。貝佐斯主張PPT無法促成團隊深入思考，因此禁用，由撰寫六頁的紙本報告取代。同時，以未來新聞稿和運用即時數據指標來養成卓越的判斷力。◎第六條：選賢育能（Hire and Develop the Best）員工代表公司，為避免招募不適任員工和收拾爛攤子，採取極端嚴格的徵才標準。「抬桿者」是代替貝佐斯維持聘用標準的最後一道防線。薪酬政策專注於提升A+員工的正面影響力。◎

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, perfect for curling up with and getting cosy!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Step into the calm and comforting world of Girl Moments, with 45 unique illustrations to help you pause and take in the little joys – from a warm cup of tea in the morning to cosying up in bed with a book. Drift away into the soft, soothing vibes and rediscover the simple comforts that make every day a little brighter. Girl Moments has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to lifeSuitable for children.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!NPR 2024 "Books We Love" Selection"Shuster crafts an intimate account of the Russian invasion, which vividly captures Zelensky's transformation from a clean-cut funnyman into a war hero out of central casting." --New York Times Book Review; Editors' Choice Selection"The Showman surpasses all similar efforts to date and is set to be the standard by which all other works on Mr. Zelensky and Ukraine's wartime politics will be judged." --Wall Street JournalA monumental account of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the forging of a leader, The Showman provides an insider's perspective on the war reshaping our world, based on unprecedented access to Volodymyr Zelensky and the high command in Kyiv.Time correspondent Simon Shuster chronicles the life and leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky from the dressing rooms of his variety shows to the muddy trenches of Ukraine's war with Russia. Based on four years of reporting; extensive travels with President Zelensky to th

In the HeightsmeetsFront Deskin this heartwarming and funny illustrated story about the friendship between a bodega owner's kid and his newly-adopted furry friend, with a focus on family and community.Miguel Rosado wants nothing more than to see and draw the world… or, at least anywhere beyond the four walls of his family’s bodega in Washington Heights. Too bad his mami and papi have him working long hours after school, hoping he’ll appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made to keep the store afloat. For street-savvy and newly-adopted cat Lolo, that sounds just perfect if it means he’s far, far away from the hungry, lonely nights he once spent in the freezing cold outdoors.But when Miguel ditches his responsibilities and lies to his parents about joining art club, his dream of juggling it all comes crashing down. Lolo will have to decide if he's willing to be there for his new friend Miguel through anything―even venturing back into the frightful outdoors and busy New York City sidewalks. C

With a colorful cast of characters and a cellar full of wine, anything can happen--from murder to a second chance at love--in Jenny Elder Moke's half mystery, half romance adult debut set at a lavish destination wedding. A high-end wedding on a private island off the coast of Seattle sounds like something out of a magazine. But for bestselling mystery author Kate Valentine, it's more like a nightmare. Why Kate agreed to attend her ex-fianc?s wedding is its own enigma, but she'll plaster on a fake smile for two nights, with the aid of free champagne, naturally. And because the groom happens to be her editor, she'll try to finish a draft of her latest Loretta Starling mystery as a wedding gift. But when the bride is poisoned and Kate stumbles across a dead body, she finds herself in a real-life mystery that eerily echoes the plot of her latest novel. And the only person who seems willing to help Kate catch the killer is Jake Hawkins, aka: the Hostralian; aka: Kate's biggest romantic regr

A 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals in the first book of the new must-read magical series destined to take the world by storm—perfect for fans ofAmari and the Night Brothers, SkandarandEragon.Let the competition begin!“A new classic fantasy adventure.”—Eoin Colfer, author of the internationally best-selling Artemis Fowl seriesAn outsider in her village above the cloud sea, 12-year-old orphan YeungZhi Ging’s only hope of escape is to win the single invitation to train as aSilhouette: an apprentice to the immortals. After her ill-fated attempt toimpress the Silhouette scoutleads toa dragon attack on the jademountain, Zhi Ging is sure that her chances, and her life, are over. Butthe scout spots her potential and offers her protection and a secondchance. She’s in.In herlessons in Hok Woh, the underwater realm of the immortals,Zhi Ging must face the challenging trials set by her teachers to prove thatshe’s worthy of being a Silhouette—despite her riv

薇兒特在戰火中成長，也在選擇中堅定。隨著敵人逼近，她必須離開保護她的城牆，尋找新的力量與真相。這趟旅程，充滿未知與危險，但也是她守護所愛之人的唯一希望。《第四翼》《鐵焰》後的全新篇章，作者以細膩筆觸，描繪出在黑暗中尋找光亮的勇氣與信念。DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping a secret so

The Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series—adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island―and to their new friend―than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner'sSurprise Islandchapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readersuse basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

每個人的內在都有看不見的能量正在流動著——我們稱它為陰性yyin.收錄了獨特且迷人的陰性敘事，主題圍繞當代尚未被充分挖掘及探索的性別議題，採中英雙語出版。本刊邀請LGBTQ+社群及關注相關議題的創作者們，與平面設計師合作，展開實驗性的視覺藝術創作。計畫團隊來自台灣，發起人Yagi相信，陰性是存在於每個人內在的流動能量，並與情感緊密相連，藉由反思個人身上具備的陰性特質，能幫助自身在多元性別的光譜中，取得身心的平衡及和諧。23位創作者及平面設計師參與第一期，背景多元，包含視覺及食物藝術家、表演藝術創作者、自媒體創作者、攝影師。首期以「陰性」為主題，講述8則超越傳統東方哲學的陰性敘事。 本期參與者：王昱惟、羅健宏、林明進、58kg、昶維、楊傑懷、古翔宇、黎偉翰、蘇河、張維佐、劉育齊、Dannison Wong、陳建威、楊慧欣、周語韜、郭于寧、陳楷恩、滕孟哲、王東岳、羅慶陽、垃圾文美少年、徐毅驊、漢娜Within each of us flows an unseen energy known as yyin.yyin. a bilingual English-Chinese art publication, captures and explores the enigmatic narratives of yin, and brings together the creative talents of the LGBTQ+ community and its advocates to develop experimental graphic artworks that express society’s gender diversity and provide a global platform for such stories to be heard.Originating from Taiwan, the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, our team is inspired by traditional Eastern yin-yang philosophy. Founder, Yagi Wang, titled the publication yyin. reflecting upon the

尼羅河．三大金字塔．卡迭石戰役．克麗奧佩脫拉七世．英雄薩拉丁馬木路克王朝．穆罕默德．阿里帕夏．奧拉比運動．以阿戰爭．2011年埃及革命【本書特色】◎一冊認識埃及，穿越考古挖掘的遺跡與遺物，探索這片土地上數千年的錯綜複雜。◎全書依時間脈絡分成8個章節，各章均附小專欄，介紹各領域的埃及偉人。◎隨主題搭配簡易的地圖、好懂的關係簡表與生動插圖，不必死背，讀歷史也能像看話劇一樣有趣！提到埃及，你可能會想到壯麗的金字塔、神祕的人面獅身像以及法老的詛咒。但在這些古老的象徵背後，埃及的歷史是一部波瀾壯闊的文明史。從尼羅河畔的古埃及文明，到伊斯蘭時代的興衰。本書將帶你深入探索這片位於非洲與亞洲交匯處的土地，了解數千年來的歷史變遷。本書涵蓋了從古埃及王朝到現代埃及的各個重要歷史階段，揭示了這片土地上不同文化與宗教的交織與衝突，包括古埃及文明的輝煌，亞歷山大大帝與羅馬的統治、伊斯蘭教的傳播，以及近代的殖民統治與獨立運動……★★早期的埃及金字塔不是四角錐型？★★大家所熟悉的金字塔都是完整的四角錐型，但是最早期的金字塔其實是分6層的「階梯金字塔」，後來才建造出上半部與下半部傾斜角度不同的「曲折金字塔」，最後才固定成四角錐型。★★埃及國王其實是昔日的奴隸？★★13世紀統治埃及的埃宥比王朝，在戰爭中派出了「馬木路克」奴隸兵。其中一位將領擊敗了蒙古軍而聲名大噪，最後成為當時的蘇丹國王──拜巴爾一世。★★蘇伊士運河的收益歸英國所有？★★1869年，連接地中海和紅海的蘇伊士運河竣工。然而修建當時，埃及政府面臨財政困難，於是將經營運河的公司股票大部分都賣給了英國，導致建成後無法獲得收益。本書為所有對埃及歷史感興趣的讀者而寫，無論你是第一次接觸這段歷史，還是希望深入了解埃及的過去與未來，這本書都將帶給你豐富的故事與深刻的洞察。讓我們一起踏上這段歷史旅程，探索埃及的無盡魅力！

以孩子的眼睛看石器時代——糧食危機、家族嫌疑、神話與權力衝突，每篇故事都取材自真實歷史場景，節奏輕快、角色鮮明。搭配插畫與延伸學習內容，讓孩子在笑聲中了解人類最早的生活樣貌。'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfather's stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising...The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe's winter food stores, it's up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What

小女孩 Liddy 興奮得睡不著，因為明天全家要去飲茶。就在飢腸轆轆之際，空氣裡飄來點心香氣，引她踏入一座真正的「點心宮殿」。蒸籠裡滿是包子、燒賣、餃子與糕點，她卻一不小心跌進了餃子餡裡，被廚師包成一顆「莉蒂餃」——還成了皇后御膳的主菜！X. Fang 以柔潤的色彩與細膩筆觸，描繪童年記憶中熱鬧又溫暖的飲茶時光，讓食物、家庭與文化交織成一道奇想的夢。・榮獲 2023 年 Society of Illustrators「Dilys Evans Founder’s Award」・入選 Chicago Public Library、Brightly 年度最佳繪本・2024 BRAW Amazing Bookshelf 精選作品WINNER of the 2023 Society of Illustrators' Dilys Evans Founder's AwardOne of Chicago Public Library's Best Board & Picture Books of 2023One of Brightly's Best Picture Books of 2023Selected in the 2024 BRAW Amazing BookshelfLiddy is too excited to sleep!Tomorrow she’s going to the Dim Sum Palace with her family, so when a tempting smell wafts into her bedroom, she has no choice but to follow it… to a real palace!There are dumplings, baos, buns and more tasty treats than one girl can possibly eat. But before Liddy can take a bite, she slips and falls into a bowl of dumpling filling. The chefs are so busy making dim sum, they don’t notice they’ve prepared a most unusual dish

【內容簡介】美國廣播公司（ＡＢＣ）著名評論員喬‧莫里斯說：「哈佛大學的影響力，足以支配整個美國！」這所美國歷史最悠久的大學，以不到4％的錄取率，培養出四十八位諾貝爾獎得主、四十八位普立茲獎得主、八位美國總統，是全世界的年輕人最想進入的夢幻學校！◎ 哈佛，不僅是一所大學的名字，更是一種品格與智慧的象徵！哈佛大學，這座有三百多年歷史的著名學府，是世界各國莘莘學子神往的聖殿和夢想的天堂，哈佛大學在人們的心中已經成為一個符號。人們渴望走進哈佛大學，不僅是因為哈佛大學的名氣，更重要的是哈佛人的思想魅力和文化精髓，正如哈佛大學著名教授威廉‧詹姆斯所言：「真正的哈佛是——無形的、內在的、精神的哈佛。」可以說，哈佛是一種品格與精神的傳承。◎ 哈佛大學——美國歷史最悠久的大學，被譽為「美國政府的智庫」。美國獨立戰爭以來，幾乎所有的革命先驅都是出自於它的門下，它被稱作「美國政府的智庫」，先後誕生了八位美國總統、數十位諾貝爾獎、普立茲獎得主，他們的一舉一動決定美國的政治走向與經濟命脈。它以超越實用性的長遠眼光，致力於文理融合的「通才教育」，致力於喚起對新思想、新事物的好奇心，鼓勵自由探索、自由審視、自由創造，並且因此而奠定它的名望和深厚根基。德克斯特拱門（Dexter Gate）是位於哈佛大學南面的校門，以其刻於門楣上的銘文「ENTER TO GROW IN WISDOM」，以及另一側的「DEPART TO SERVE BETTER THY COUNTRY AND THY KIND」著名，意思分別是「進入哈佛是為了增長知識」，以及「離開哈佛是為了給國家和人民提供更好的服務」，就可以體會到哈佛大學要傳達的理念與精神。

「原本該是史上最完美的生日，直到...每件事都失控了。」Daffodil 迎來了她的 8 歲生日。她決定這場派對必須是「閃亮等級」的完美，並列出了一份詳盡的生日清單。然而，她的家庭成員顯然不是最完美的神隊友：她的哥哥有一支名為「Toxic Waste」的糟糕樂團，而家裡的寵物一隻永遠處於飢餓狀態的格雷伊獵犬 Colin，這些都是派對的隱形炸彈...像是消失的生日蛋糕、樂團噪音、混亂的充氣城堡、以及一隻吃掉所有東西的狗...這本書精確捕捉了孩子對於「生日期待值」與「現實殘酷面」的落差。並教導孩子：即便派對一團糟，只要有家人和笑聲，依然可以是一個難忘的生日。Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it''s really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong … The start of a brilliantly funny new series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World, shortlisted for the Laugh out Loud Book Awards 2024.Soon-to-be eight-year-old Daffodil likes the dictionary, the middle bit in custard cream biscuits, and thinking BIG. She does NOT like her cousin Hugo Patterson-Dent, who has ten more gold stars than she does; the biscuit bit of custard creams (but that’s OK because her friend Nirmal-Next-Door eats that); or any sort of catastrophe. The trouble is that somehow Daffodil''s ambitious plans tend to go pear-shaped …Daffodil i

從木馬屠城記到奧林匹克賽場，從阿基米德的奇思妙想到雅典與斯巴達的對峙，本書收錄四則取材自真實事件的古希臘故事。以孩子為主角，幽默筆法描寫歷史現場，搭配插圖與延伸學習內容，讓7歲以上讀者輕鬆進入古文明的世界。'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Greek tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.The Lion's Slave The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem – his clumsy servant, Lydia. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is she who comes up with the answers…The Tortoise and the Dare Elena's freedom is at stake. She needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins a race in the Olympic stadium. But will he?The Boy Who Cried Horse When a stranger announ

他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們收集工具的好地方！暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列★授權22國‧澳洲得獎作繪者聯手創作★-台北書展讀者好評熱賣、親子頻道一致爆笑推薦-----垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎擅長四處飛行偵查，打擊犯罪和解開謎團！他們利用飛行鳥巢快速移動，在高空中調查著各種神祕事件，例如為什麼會有鳥兒不斷從天上掉落？又為何一群蝗蟲會突然前來攻擊城市？但當一隻邪惡的狐狸，和一隻危險的鳥類掠食者也同時出現，這些任務就變得格外危險……如果鴿五郎想要拯救城市，同時避免成為敵人的點心，就需要……以前所未有的方式來飛行！◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」——書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」——莎莉·里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」——《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」──彼得·海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲「我最喜歡的鴿五郎是家家，因為他很好笑，而且總是肚子餓！」–希安娜，八歲「我非常非常喜歡《垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎》，因為它的內容很刺激，充滿戲劇性和冒險。」」——丹尼爾，7 歲，兒童閱讀指南 (Kids Reading Guide)◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子

A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, “I want to be an artist when I grow up!” And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art.Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this ninth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these artists:paintersculptorhand-lettering artistpottergraphic designerphotographerillustratoranimatorcartoonistbotanical illustratormuralist

The perfect gift for Valentine's Day with animal friends to meet behind each door.Join all the animals in the woods as they give gifts to one another on this special occasion. Bear has a lollipop for her best friend Fox, but who will Fox give a gift to this Valentine's Day? Knock on the door and open it to find out! Each page has a shaped door to open with clues hidden in the pictures to help you guess who's at home!There's one more title to collect in the series: Guess Who? Boo to You!

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region’s Gym battles. For Casey, it’s a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it’s an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry and Casey continue to search for the lost Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield as Henry trains the Kubfu, the Pokémon from the Isle of Armor. But a new danger presents itself…Can our team figure out how to reverse the effects of Eternatus’s poison?!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike fantasy novel.FEATURES A UNIQUE ORIGAMI JACKET that folds into a boat, joining the characters in an enchanting way. The jacket artwork is also printed directly onto the hardcover case underneath.“Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romance—kites made of wishes that become stars, origami that holds time in its folds, and a night market in the clouds—in this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea.”—Booklist (starred review)On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets.Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acqui

"Superb ... a perfect horror for our imperfect age.” – The New York TimesAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERThere’s power in a book…They call them wayward girls. Loose girls. Girls who grew up too fast. And they’re sent to Wellwood House in St. Augustine, Florida, where unwed mothers are hidden by their families to have their babies in secret, to give them up for adoption, and most important of all, to forget any of it ever happened.Fifteen-year-old Fern arrives at the home in the sweltering summer of 1970, pregnant, terrified and alone. Under the watchful eye of the stern Miss Wellwood, she meets a dozen other girls in the same predicament. There’s Rose, a hippie who insists she’s going to find a way to keep her baby and escape to a commune. And Zinnia, a budding musician who plans to marry her baby’s father. And Holly, a wisp of a girl, barely fourteen, mute and pregnant by no-one-knows-who.Everything the girls eat, every moment of their waking day, and everything they

A #1 International Bestseller - An Amazon Best Book of February 2024 - An IndieNext Pick "A dark dream of a novel...that feels both timeless and original. Enjoy--and also beware. This fairy tale is deadly." --Laini Taylor "A story as darkly wondrous as midnight. Enthralling to the last page." --Shelley Parker-Chan "A dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods and monsters." --Sangu Mandanna A curse can be many things. For the Everlys, it begins with stardust. Violet Everly is the last of her line. For centuries, her family has seen their best and brightest taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Violet has ten years to find her mother, Marianne, the latest victim of the curse. If she fails, she will take Marianne's place. As her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, fickle gods, and monsters bent on revenge, time starts to run out. Violet will have to travel to the edges of the world to find Marianne and the ke

An Asian American coming-of-age novel set amongst social protests of the early 2010s in East Asia.In 2014, a veteran of Occupy Wall Street, QQ arrives in Taiwan and finally finds what he’s been looking for in the Sunflower Movement -- a grassroots campaign of militant young people that looks set to overthrow the existing government.Setting up an online newspaper, Daybreak, to represent the movement to the outside world, QQ also battles with self-destructive, violent impulses that drive him to the frontlines of protests. His nihilistic streak is fed by those around him, a host of other citizens, activists and journalists who travel together through the depths of the Taiwanese night, when the ghosts of its repressive history loom large.Will QQ manage to outrun his own self destructive impulses on the streets, or will the emptiness he feels eventually consume him? Will he find the connection he needs, or will V, the mysterious, destructive partner who haunts his dreams, claim him as her o

Take flight with the ender dragon in this official Minecraft novel! When a desert town is threatened by illager raids, a young adventurer turns to a newborn dragon to save her home.Zetta is the best potion-maker in the village of Sienna Dunes. Okay, maybe she’s the only potion-maker in the village of Sienna Dunes. And maybe her potions don’t exactly work like they’re supposed to all the time. But when her village is menaced by a pack of illagers, only Zetta can see that the traditional ways won’t keep Sienna Dunes safe anymore. Zetta journeys to her eccentric aunt’s workshop outside town to search for an answer and finds a lot more than she bargained for. A mysterious egg hatches into a scaly creature with purple eyes, black wings, and poisonous breath. It can’t possibly be the mythical ender dragon . . . can it? And if it is, can Zetta raise it to be the savior her village needs?The threat of the illagers is growing fast, and Zetta’s accidental dragon is growing even faster. With the

〜人生必備打氣筒和OK繃，慢慢成為更好的自己〜在《灰兒飛高高以後：陪伴受傷孩子的暖心繪本》書中，人生中有兩個重要的工具，要一輩子放在包裹裡，給自己取用：那就是打氣筒和OK繃，好貼切的物品！能讓孩子更準確地知道心裡受傷時，給自己安慰的OK繃，好一點可以重新啟動時，再用打氣筒給自己打打氣，那樣就可以慢慢成為更好的自己。──葛惠(財團法人三之三生命教育基金會執行長)《灰兒飛高高以後》討論到即使是孩子也有自癒能力，有時我們就是需要暫停一下，還有，就算不全然總在「認真的」生活也無妨，只要是活著，各種經驗和感悟都是有價值的。──管家琪(兒童文學作家)閱讀《灰兒飛高高以後》，讓自己及時停下腳步思索，原來療癒內心的溫暖事物，驀然回首，竟在燈火闌珊處，正等待著我們仔細的聆聽與感受。每個人的內心深處，都潛藏著屬於自己的寶藏，那獨一無二，無需比較，屬於你的優勝美地。──王意中(王意中心理治療所所長)「這個故事源自於我在安置中心從事藝術治療工作時遇見的孩子，他們都因「受傷」而聚集在一起。對他們來說，身體的傷是一種痛，心裡的傷更是另一種痛，而兩者都需要好好修復。 故事中的「灰兒」在追尋寶藏的過程中經歷了挫折與傷害，但最終他學會自我療癒、也理解生命除了不斷追尋外，還要重視內心的快樂。 我們希望這本書成為受傷孩子們身心的安慰，讓他們在閱讀中感受到勇氣和被理解的溫暖。而陪著共讀的大人們也能在閱讀過程中得到療癒。」──作者/徐道恆、繪者/簡宛瑩特別規劃･精心設計･親子共讀：◆附贈療癒貼紙◆大小朋友聊療天◆繪本讀書會〜恢復勇敢的力量，讓每個想飛的孩子都能飛〜《灰兒飛高高以後：陪伴受傷孩子的暖心繪本》作者/徐道恆 繪者/簡宛瑩本書是關於一顆氣球「灰兒」的冒險故事。灰兒想要飛高高尋找寶藏，沿途追尋不同價值而傷痕累累，是個追尋與懷疑、受傷與療癒的故事。After Whirl Flies HighWhirl dreams of soaring high in search of treasure, chasing various values along the way and becoming battered and bruised. It's a story of pursuit and doubt, pain and healing.暖心推薦隋棠(知名演員)游珮芸(臺東大學兒童文學研究所所長)專文推薦

Learn the tragic origins of the wicked Arch-Illager in this official Minecraft novel, a prequel to Minecraft Dungeons!Brave heroes have banded together to take a perilous journey through the war-torn Overworld to defeat the Arch-Illager and his formidable army. But how did that army come to be? And just where did the Arch-Illager come from?The terrible truth behind the Arch-Illager is that he never asked for ultimate power. Known as Archie, this little Illager is bullied by his fellow Illagers and mistrusted by fearful Villagers. Archie only ever wanted a place to call home, but he finds himself shunned by all. As he wanders through deep forests and up craggy mountains, he stumbles upon a dark cavern—with a sinister secret waiting inside.Archie discovers an object that whispers to him promises of power: the Orb of Dominance. With it, Archie realizes he can wield incredible magic and reshape a world that turned its back on him. All he needs to do is exactly what it tells him . . .After

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned!Bobbie is on a mission.She’s already survived one encounter with Logan, thezombie-herdingjerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. And now she won’t rest until she stops his evil plan to conquer the Overworld with his zombie horde. But the closer she gets to foiling Logan, the further away she gets from her original goal: finding a cure for her zombie brother.Ben is on . . . babysitting duty.Separated from Bobbie, Ben is now in charge of caring for herzombie-fiedlittle brother, Johnny, and keeping up with his Zombie Obedience Lessons. Lessons that are going well! Johnny doesn’t even need his leash anymore, and he hardly tries to eat people at all—unless they really, really deserve it. Logan’s abandoned lair is even starting to feel a little like home.But while doing a little spring cleaning, Ben discovers Logan’s secret diary, filled with all his biggest plots, including

More heartwarming and humorous adventures await in the fourth book of this graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun! Gabby’s got a packed schedule with about a hundred different camps plus playing host to her mysterious cousin visiting from out of town. Meanwhile Mindy is headed to her dad’s house for a month-long stay. With so much going on, the girls are looking forward to scaling back and taking it easy this summer. . . with one exception.When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client’s house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone’s hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing a side business all on her own could prove that she is much more capable than her mom might t

'Fifteen men on the dead man's chest –Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!'Upon finding a map in his parents' inn, young Jim Hawkins joins a crew on route to the Caribbean to find buried treasure. One of hi

Even the crankiest monsters have hearts in this monstrously funny Valentine tale from fan favorite author Samantha Berger and bestselling, award-winning illustrator Dan Santat.An ordinary kid becomes Crankenstein on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year: Valentine's Day. Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? YECHHHH! It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!In this third entry into the beloved Crankenstein series, see if our grumpy little hero can make a sour day sweet and find a little love in his heart!Don't miss the other books about Crankenstein!

《思想史13》收錄論文10篇，本期的專號是「一衣帶水：近代日中思想文化互涉史」，論文有閻小妹的〈江戶小説《忠臣水滸傳》的創作方法——如何妙用白話翻譯抄本《忠臣藏演義》〉、黃自進的〈孫中山「民生主義」的理論建構：西方的學術理論與亞洲社會的具體實踐〉、李冬木的〈關於「魯迅」之誕生：近代中日思想互動之一例〉、蔡長廷的〈從滿蒙史到征服王朝論——田村實造的北亞歷史世界論〉、陳力衛的〈英華字典資料庫與概念史研究〉、王一樵的〈晚清余治的慈善思想與其「報應勸善劇」相關戲曲文學創作〉、鄭小威的〈「告别盧梭」、「告别共和」？：對梁啟超〈政治學大家伯倫知理之學說〉的再思考〉、蕭高彥的〈「文明」與「新民」：梁啟超《新民說》中權利與自由概念之辯證〉、張傳遠的“Scholarship and Politics in the World of Gu Jiegang”。

Buckle up, because you're about to go on an epic adventure with identical twins, Amber and Blue, and their feathered friend, Chirp!Together, they are going on a quest to find — and understand — DNA. Shrink down smaller than a speck of dust and zoom through the human body to meet a cast of characters crazier than anything you've ever seen!This isn't just any science book, it's a laugh-out-loud, page-turning adventure that will make you fall in love with the wacky world inside every living thing!So grab your lab coat and get ready to:Decode the secrets of DNAUnravel the mysteries of cellsDiscover the power of proteinsHave a blast learning about genetics!Ready to embark on this mind-blowing journey? Let the adventure begin!繫好安全帶，因為你即將與同卵雙胞胎 Amber 和 Blue 以及他們的羽毛朋友 Chirp 一起踏上史詩般的冒險之旅！他們一起踏上了尋找並了解 DNA 的旅程。縮小到比一粒灰塵還小，然後穿過人體去見一群比你曾經見過的任何事物都更瘋狂的角色！這不是一本普通的科學書，它是一本讓人開懷大笑、引人入勝的冒險書，它會讓你愛上每個生物體內古怪的世界！因此，穿上你的工作服並做好準備：解密 DNA 的秘密揭開細胞的奧秘探索蛋白質的力量盡情享受學習遺傳學的樂趣吧！準備好踏上這段令人興奮的旅程了嗎？讓冒險開始吧！

Dugong. Coffin Ray. Convict Blenny. Vampire Squid. Whale Shark.Do these animals sound dangerous or endangered to you? Because of their common names, bizarre looks or large body sizes, some creatures have a bad reputation and possibly instil fear.But are they really dangerous? Are they endangered, too?Come discover the fascinating facts and stories of 25 marine creatures living across the oceans' depths, from the shallow intertidal reefs to the deep abyssal trenches. Find out what makes them dangerous, endangered, or both!In This Book:Written and reviewed by marine biologists and reviewed by marine biologistsLife-like wildlife illustrations