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看《大偵探福爾摩斯》英文版，增強你的英文能力！THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES #21 Murder on the Express TrainA double gunshot murder had happened in the same first class train car that Holmes and Watson were riding in. The victims were an old couple in compartment no.2, and inside the same compartment was a young woman so terrified that her face was drained of colour. Initial investigation revealed that compartments no.3 and no.4 were empty, and compartment no.1 had four male passengers while an elderly mother and her two daughters were seated in compartment no.6. The strangest thing was that a wedge had obstructed the sliding door to compartment no.2, the crime scene, but it had left a one-inch gap opening. Coincidentally, the sliding door to compartment no.1 was also stuck closed. The door obstructions meant that the killer could not be someone seated inside compartment no.2 or compartment no.1. However, a number of clues seemed to indicate that the killer’s accomplice was hiding amongst that gro

In this open access book, Carlos Montemayor illuminates the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by examining our drive to live a dignified life. He uses the notions of agency and attention to consider our pursuit of what is important. His method shows how the best way to guarantee value alignment between humans and potentially intelligent machines is through attention routines that satisfy similar needs.Setting out a theoretical framework for AI Montemayor acknowledges its legal, moral, and political implications and takes into account how epistemic agency differs from moral agency. Through his insightful comparisons between human and animal intelligence, Montemayor makes it clear why adopting a need-based attention approach justifies a humanitarian framework. This is an urgent, timely argument for developing AI technologies based on international human rights agreements.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycolle

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本書由作家 Sherri L. Smith 與漫畫家 Christine Norrie 攜手創作，以細膩筆觸描繪一段身處戰時夾縫中的成長故事。十三歲的日裔美國女孩 Amy 自夏威夷前往廣島探望病重的曾祖母，本以為只是短暫的家族之行，卻因 1941 年珍珠港事件爆發而無法返家。她被徵召翻譯英文廣播，在軍事與民間傳聞的壓力下，對身分與忠誠產生難以化解的矛盾。同時，她也在廣島結識新朋友，逐漸熟悉周遭環境。隨著戰事推進，世界面貌劇變，Amy 必須在動盪中尋找自己的位置，並在廢墟中重新看見希望。With five starred reviews and numerous accolades, a beautifully crafted and captivating graphic novel from award-winning writer Sherri L. Smith and Eisner-nominated artist Christine Norrie about a Japanese-American girl who must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.Amy is a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American girl who lives in Hawaii. When her great-grandmother falls ill, Amy travels to visit family in Hiroshima for the first time. But this is 1941. When the Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbor, it becomes impossible for Amy to return to Hawaii. Conscripted into translating English radio transmissions for the Japanese army, Amy struggles with questions of loyalty and fears about her family amidst r

In this fifth book in the Stitch Head series, a terrible beast roams the town of Grubbers Nubbin every night, looking for food. Can Stitch Head and the others solve this monstrous mystery? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are running riot ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus's creations be on the loose? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

The Forgotten Creation (Stitch Head #1)The Pirate's Eye (Stitch Head #2)The Ghost of Grotteskew (Stitch Head #3)The Spider's Lair (Stitch Head #4)The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin (Stitch Head #5)Edward Scissorhands meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this action-packed and not-so-scary chapter book series!A mad professor with a penchant for perfection . . . . The professor’s monstrous creations, tossed aside and left to fend for themselves in the creepy castle . . . . And Stitch Head—the forgotten one with a heart of gold, who is determined to save them all.Join Stitch Head and an endearing cast of misfits in this humorous, gothic-inspired adventure of friendship, community, and discovering where you truly belong.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Translated from the Japanese bestseller, a charming and magical novel that reminds us it’s never too late to follow our stars.“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut. . . . This gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon.This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and it seemingly appears at random.It’s also run by talking cats.While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes and coffees and teas, the cats also consult their star charts, offering cryptic wisdom, and letting them know where their lives veered off course.Every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army.His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone.But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight.

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Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The End, the siblings face a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series directed

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Vile Village the siblings face such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe cell, and some very strange hats.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim

New for 2024, the 25th anniversary collector’s edition of the 8th book in Lemony Snicket’s classic children’s mystery seriesDear reader,There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. There is time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on reading the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In The Hostile Hospital the siblings face a suspicious shopkeeper, unnecessary surgery, heart-shaped balloons, and some very startling news about a fire.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 mil

Dear Reader, there is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on… The Carnivorous Carnival contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal.To avoid causing discomfort, it would be best if I didn’t mention any of the ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an ambidextrous person, an unruly crowd, a wooden plank and Chabo the Wolf Baby. Your time might be better filled with something more palatable such as eating your vegetables or feeding them to someone else. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, 'A Series of

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Slippery Slope the siblings face a secret message, a toboggan, a deceitful trap, a swarm of snow gnats and a scheming villain… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have been warned.

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Grim Grotto, the siblings face mushrooms, a desperate search for something lost, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Penultimate Peril, the siblings face a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix seri

◆ 中東戰爭前線真實報導：針對科巴尼攻城戰最細膩寫實的報導，更深層理解戰雲密布的中東戰火實況。◆ 戰爭下的性別議題反思：投入戰鬥的庫德族女兵，挑戰的不僅是奴役女性的敵人ISIS，也是長期的政治與社會體制，這是一場軍事壯舉，也是女性革命與政治運動。◆ 《紐約時報》暢銷書，知名演員、社運人士安潔莉娜．裘莉大力推薦！震撼ISIS的女兵，一場戰爭前線的女性革命！這故事意義重大，其重要性絕不亞於敘利亞內戰。二○一四年，東北敘利亞，可能是最不會想到會發生女權革命的所在。但那一年，一支全女性民兵在一個鮮為人知的小城鎮科巴尼，與伊斯蘭國奮力對峙。當時，敘利亞內戰烽火連天，伊斯蘭國橫掃大片江山，攻城掠地，散播恐怖。一場看似不可能的科巴尼之戰，出現一支女子戰鬥部隊，在整個北敘利亞對抗伊斯蘭國。一路下來，這些婦女散播她們的政治願景，決心實現女性平等，與買賣女人的敵人逐屋、逐街、逐城戰鬥。這本書裡的故事都是真人真事，作者蓋兒．雷蒙花費三年時間，在三個國家所做的調查及訪問，包括二○一七至二○二○年在敘利亞東北部的採訪報導，以及在全美各地及伊拉克北部所做的一百多個小時的專訪。這些在前線作戰的庫德族女兵，她們意志堅決，不僅要消除伊斯蘭國的恐怖，更要證明女性也可以領導作戰，而且應該享有爭取和平的平等權利。報導力道萬鈞，行文氣勢奔騰，本書寫活了一群婦女：不僅要在戰場上擊敗伊斯蘭國，而且要改變自己中東那一角之地及其周邊女性的人生。※舊版書名：庫德族女兵美國首屈一指的記者，冒著生命危險，調查了我們這個時代堪稱最重要的課題：女性的覺醒，以及一個真正人人平等的社會的建立。忠實記錄一小群婦女與伊斯蘭國作殊死戰的奮鬥史，作者把女性的領導對社會所作的貢獻展示無遺。讀來嘆為觀止。——賽巴斯提安．榮格（Sebastian Junger），Tribe and War作者婦女臨陣當先，對抗伊斯蘭國，故事不凡，令人汗顏。——安潔莉娜・裘莉（Angelina Jolie），演員、導演、社運人士精彩萬分，引人入勝，欲知戰爭之高貴與殘酷者，《庫德族女兵》必讀。此書允為現代戰爭最扣人心弦的故事。——威廉．麥克雷文（Adm. William H. McRaven），Make Your Bed、Little Things That Can Change Your Lif、Maybe the World作者《塔利班與女裁縫》作者又一報導

我期待一個執政為民的政府， 但不期待另一個強人的出現。 雖然偶爾會想念過去單純的社會， 但我期待到來的，是一個充滿生命力的時代。 反對黨政治、社會經濟、人口問題、歷史思索…… 從變革時代長大的一代人，以犀利文筆談心目中的島國記憶 ▎非官方的「新加坡故事」 本書深入探索新加坡在李光耀時代的政治、社會、經濟和文化變遷。透過個人的視角，作者以幽默、調侃的筆調，娓娓道來自己和同代新加坡人在這段特殊歷史背景下的成長經歷。書中的內容涵蓋了語言政策、教育改革、南洋大學的關閉以及媒體的角色等重大議題，試圖反映出在快速現代化過程中，新加坡人所經歷的甜酸苦辣。 ▎語言與教育政策 書中詳細描述了新加坡政府的語言政策，特別是「講華語運動」和禁用方言的影響。作者以生動的筆觸，回憶自己在多語環境中成長的經歷，並對語言政策所帶來的文化同質化和語言喪失提出批評。此外，書中也探討了新加坡的教育制度，包括菁英崇拜和分流制度，揭示了這些政策對社會公平和個人成長的影響。 ▎社會與文化反思 書中的另一個重要部分是對新加坡社會和文化的反思。從組屋生活的點滴到國家建設的歷程，作者用細膩的筆觸描繪出新加坡人民在社會轉型中的心路歷程。特別是對南洋大學的回顧，作者展示了對這所在風雨中倒下的民辦大學的深厚感情，並反思其在新加坡教育史上的意義。書中還不乏對媒體環境的調侃，強調了政府對媒體的控制和人民言論自由的限制。 ▎政治與經濟分析 在政治和經濟方面，作者深入分析了新加坡的威權治理模式及其影響。書中討論了李光耀及其繼任者在國家治理中的策略，包括經濟轉型、技術提升和人口政策。透過2011年大選的例子，作者揭示了新加坡民主化過程中的挑戰和希望。書中對李光耀的多面評價，既有對其貢獻的肯定，也有對其政策的質疑，展現出一個複雜而多面的領導者形象。 ▎送給我們的未來 本書不僅是一部個人成長的紀錄，更是一部反映新加坡社會變遷的紀實文集。透過個人經歷和社會觀察，作者試圖呈現出新加坡人在快速現代化發展中的多樣聲音和真實感受。這本書為讀者提供了一個多層次、多角度的「新加坡故事」，既是對過去的回顧，也包含對未來的期許。希望藉此激發更多人思考新加坡的發展路徑，並重視不同聲音的存在。 【本書特色】： 本書以幽默和輕鬆的筆調，深入描繪新加坡在李光耀執政下的社會變遷。書中關注語言政策和教育改革，揭示文化同質化與菁英崇拜的影響。透過個人

In this spellbinding, lavishly illustrated story that Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney calls "wildly imaginative and totally terrifying," two unlikely friends face down their worst fears in order to stop their small town--and themselves--from disappearing. Levi and Kat are about to discover a very dark side to their neighborhood. Nothing ever seems out of place in the safe, suburban town of Cowslip Grove. Lawns are neatly mowed, sidewalks are tidy, and the sounds of ice cream trucks fill the air. But now . . . kids have been going missing--except no one even realizes it, because no one remembers them. Not their friends. Not their teachers. Not even their families. But Levi and Kat do remember, and suddenly only they can see why everyone is in terrible danger when the night air rolls in. Now it is up to Levi and Kat to fight it and save the missing kids before it swallows the town whole.

The Prince and the Dressmaker author Jen Wang spins a sensitive narrative about an alienated teen who leaves modern society for the California wilderness to start a new life away from human kind.Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in popularity contests than in fighting for change. The only person who seemed to understand how desperate things were was Ash's grandpa, Edwin.Before he died, Edwin used to talk about building a secret cabin, off the grid in the California wilderness. And to Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life.But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . . can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?From New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affectingstory about self-discovery, self-r

當一位超活潑的餅乾，碰上超害羞的花椰菜會發生甚麼有趣的事情呢？三本套書以Ready for School、Play it Cool、以及Book of Secret的生活化主題中，讓孩子了解第一天上學的生活，以及朋友之間的互相幫助與分享，內容幽默有趣，並且套用許多日常生活的英文用語，讓孩子從閱讀中不只培養好品格，還可以認識許多簡單的英文字彙唷！趕快加入餅乾與花椰菜的行列，一起擁有個豐Food的校園生活吧！ 9780593529171 Cookie & Broccoli 1: Ready for School! (graphic novel)New best friends Cookie and Broccoli are as different as peanut butter and cheese, but that doesn't stop them from helping each other through the first day of school! Together they find the classroom and concoct silly secret greetings. When Broccoli discovers that Cookie is also nervous to meet new classmates, the two of them come up with the perfect solution--inviting everyone to join their Shy Friends Club!9780593529188 Cookie & Broccoli 2: Play It Cool (graphic novel)Chatty Cookie and bashful Broccoli are best buddies, even if they're as different as peanut butter and cheese! Elementary school can be tough, but as long as they have each other, there's

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon 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.Even with Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta helping them in the fight against the Gigantic Pokémon Eternatus, Henry, Casey, and their friends lose the battle and must retreat. When Eternatus disappears, it takes Henry, the Rusted Sword, and the Rusted Shield along for the ride!Can the team find and save Henry?!

This Halloween, best friends Cookie and Broccoli revel in funny tricks and sweet treats in this early graphic novel that’s all about the true meaning of bravery and not judging others before you get to know them.Broccoli’s not a fan of his classmates’ scary pranks, but his best buddy Cookie has an idea—he’ll lend Broccoli his superhero costume, and Super Broccoli won’t be afraid anymore! That is, until the ultimate fright has Broccoli fleeing for the big, scary woods behind their school, where he comes across someone in a Sasquatch costume. (It is just a costume . . . right?) Cookie and Broccoli’s classmates learn an important lesson about scaring others and making assumptions about newcomers (yes, even big, hairy Sasquatches). Fans of early graphic novel series like Pizza and Taco and Narwhal and Jelly will adore this latest Cookie & Broccoli offering, which is chock-full of punny costumes (a garlic dressed like a vampire, anyone?), silly asides from the duo’s good friend Blueberr

Let’s Learn Kitchen English Step by Step! 透過四個Step 讓您輕鬆變身廚房英語達人！ Step 1 → 讀對話！透過廚師間的對話，了解廚房的實際運作。 Step 2 → 背單字！認識食材、廚具與料理動作等專業廚房詞彙 。Step 3 → 用句型！套用廚房常用句型來開口與外籍廚師會話。 Step 4 → 練習題！試一試讓自己對廚房專業英語更得心應手。 本書為專業的餐飲及糕點製作英語學習書，適用於專業人士和餐飲科系的學生。 全書共分四大主題：專業廚房、蔬菜水果、廚房用具與食譜。透過對話、字彙與應用句型，一步步熟悉專業廚房的配備、用具、蔬果魚肉等食材，以及各種烹調料理方式的英文術語，不論您是職場人士或是餐飲科系的學生，本書都能幫助您學習最實用的廚房英語。 本書特色 實用對話（Dialog）：整合在實際廚房工作時，與外籍廚師接觸的可能情境編寫英語對話，學習各種廚房用語，了解廚房整體運作。 字彙與片語（Words and Expressions）：詳列各單元重點食材、廚具等專業英文詞彙，並標示KK音標、詞性與中文注釋，增加讀者的字彙量，並可應用在對話上。 實例演練（Activity）：歸納各單元主題句型，以句型套用的方式，來練習對話，加強口語表達能力。 食譜（Recipe）：透過學習製作食物的方式，練習書中的專業廚房術語與對話。 成果驗收（Exercise）：依單元主題設計問答、翻譯、選擇、克漏字等習題，檢視對內容的熟悉度，加強英文應用能力。 實用彩圖：針對對話中的重要料理手續、字彙與句型搭配彩圖解說，圖文的連結，能加速讀者理解記憶的效率。 MP3訓練聽說能力：Dialog與Activity由專業美籍播音員錄製，配合對話跟著MP3朗誦，加強英語口

普立茲得獎小說《時間裡的癡人》精彩續集。「只要上傳個人的潛意識，他人的內心也能一覽無遺。」這就是未來。人人上傳意識。量變產生質變。走進別人的大腦，尋找真實的自我。流量使人上癮，製造虛假幻覺。我是誰？我曾經是誰？新智慧來敲門。一本直面「數字語言」時代的歐威爾式預言。人們預感會受騙為何仍無可自拔？「糖果屋」代表一種更潛意識的誘惑。你願意與人共享私密回憶嗎？社群媒體上的你真的是你嗎？當人人上傳記憶，意謂著人類的一切回憶和意識都將失去神祕。作家寺尾哲也　專文推薦✷《紐約時報》年度十大好書✷美國前總統歐巴馬推薦年度選書✷「媽的多重宇宙」製作公司A24即將改編影集科技巨頭畢克斯‧布登，創辦當今最熱門的科技公司「曼荼羅」。四十歲這年，他亟需想出一個新點子突破公司發展瓶頸，在偶然參加的哥倫比亞大學教授聚會上，意外得知專家們利用腦部感應裝置幫助人類了解動物的感受，為他帶來驚人的洞見。六年後，畢克斯推出全新產品「擁有你的潛意識」，讓人可以將記憶自腦中輸出，上傳至雲端，既可預防失智，又方便重訪回憶，還能觀看他人的記憶，一時之間蔚為風潮，在這個人人都用Spotify、Napster免費聽歌的時代，沒人想吃虧。年輕人甚至將使用這項產品視為一種成年儀式。然而，並非所有人都願意上傳記憶，畢克斯的兒子更在一次共享記憶的示範中，找到逃脫科技的辦法……三萬年前，智人憑藉「討論虛構的事物」，締造無數傳說和人類燦爛的文明。今日「數字語言」一步步取代文字語言，珍妮佛．伊根強烈感受並預見當代社會將長久「停滯」，企圖用「虛構」召喚虛構，帶我們掙脫停頓，走出困境。2011年《時間裡的癡人》，囊括普立茲小說獎及美國國家書評人獎，作為一部「後911事件」作品，在珍妮佛．伊根筆下，「停頓」是人生的必然，音樂是純淨的語言，藝術能昇華時光中的創傷和遺憾。十多年後推出續作，故事線主要聚焦身為數位原生世代的子女身上，比如輕微自閉的霖肯長大搖身一變成為工程師，還有計數者、遊戲玩家、新創投資客，還有間諜，生活充斥著社群媒體及AI科技應用，看似便利，實則讓每個人更孤獨、更不自由。全書分作四個章節共十四篇故事，依舊每篇角色各自獨立，但彼此相互關聯。一項全新科技所帶來的結果，反應在書中各個角色幾十年的人生變化。在一個看似AI科技充滿必然的未來，這本小說探索人與人之間使用文字語言和溝通的必要，展現人們對於真實和深度情感連結的渴望。「糖果屋

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A new mystery is afoot in the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club.Shocking news reaches them--an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters--as well as heartache close to home--Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust. With the body count rising, the clock ticking down, and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

This book examines the British cultural engagement with Hong Kong in the second half of the twentieth century. It shows how the territory fit unusually within Britain’s decolonisation narratives and served as an occasional foil for examining Britain’s own culture during a period of perceived stagnation and decline. Drawing on a wide range of archival and published primary sources, Hong Kong and British Culture, 1945–97 investigates such themes as Hong Kong as a site of unrestrained capitalism, modernisation, and good government, as well as an arena of male social and sexual opportunity. It also examines the ways in which Hong Kong Chinese embraced British culture, and the competing predictions that British observers made concerning the colony’s return to Chinese sovereignty. An epilogue considers the enduring legacy of British colonialism.

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, rabbit. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love.When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

Super Cheat Codes and Secret Modes!: A Branches Book (Press Start #11)(全彩平裝本)Super Rabbit Boy World!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #12)(全彩平裝本)Super King Viking Land!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #13)(全彩平裝本)Super Game Book!: A Branches Special Edition (Press Start! #14)(全彩平裝本)Mega Mole Girl Digs Deep!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #15)(全彩平裝本)

Introduce pre-kindergarten math skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. This prekindergarten workbook focuses on daily math practice to build mathematical fluency and confidence in young learners. This math workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy. It includes standards-based activities, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.此系列共10冊:180 Days of Math for Prekindergarten180 Days of Math for Kindergarten180 Days of Math for First Grad

FIVE BOOKS IN ONE! Ignite your child’s love of reading with this collection of Level 2 readers featuring kids’ favorite ocean animals.Get up close to a toothy shark. Leap into the air with a dolphin. Venture into the deep with some funny-looking sea monsters, mosey along with a manatee, and ooh and ahh over the cutest baby sea turtles! Kids will love diving into the world of their favorite marine animals in these engaging books written especially for new readers.Packed with fun facts, dazzling photography, and a quiz to reinforce the content of the book, each of the five titles in this collection will help beginning readers develop ease and confidence in their reading as they discover where these animals live, what they eat, and the fascinating traits that make them unique.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes.VANISHED! The World’s #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she? As a diabolical mystery unravels around her, Princess Beautiful is plunged into a terrible world where trending isn’t a thing, danger lurks around every corner, and cucumbers are no laughing matter. She’s jumped out of the frying pan and into . . . CAT ON THE RUN - BOOK TWO!

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Anya's friendship scheme seems to be taking a turn for the better in the aftermath of the failed hijacking. Meanwhile, Operation Strix and Loid's true identity are in danger--a mole has been uncovered, but not before they went underground!

熱愛《Dragon Masters》系列的讀者別錯過這本精美的全彩指南！書中詳細整理龍族大師與他們的龍、魔法世界的祕密與歷史、重要地圖與冒險筆記。無論是新手或老粉絲，都能從中找到成為真正龍族大師必備的知識與樂趣。Calling all Dragon Masters! This is the guidebook that no Dragon Master should be without -- featuring full-color artwork on every page!Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official guide to Dragon Masters. This epic, 256-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master needs to know!

這本書《Lights Out》是由Navessa Allen所著，是一本在TikTok上爆紅的黑暗、搞笑且超級火辣的浪漫小說。故事聚焦於過勞且壓力沉重的外傷護理師Aly，她透過在網路上對戴著面具、滿身紋身的男子「渴望式追蹤」來紓解壓力與幻想。她最愛的面具男子Josh不僅是線上偶像，甚至會發佈帶魅力且神秘的面具誘惑影片。某天，一則醉酒簡訊打破了幻想與現實的界線，讓Josh走進她的生活，兩人一起實現了各自最深沉黑暗的幻想。故事呈現了一場緊張刺激的貓捉老鼠遊戲，Josh從冷酷的掠食者逐漸變成保護者，兩人關係中充滿心理驚悚與高張力的情慾，令整個黑暗浪漫故事更加深刻。書中同時探討了角色在控制、同意與權力動態中的複雜掙扎，以及心理創傷如何影響慾望。書中充滿幽默尖銳的對話與熱烈的浪漫場面，強烈的化學反應和Josh對Aly的保護與寵物的愛護為危險的愛情增添了溫情。整體節奏快速，有些主題和場景可能會讓讀者感到不適，且包含18+的成人內容，書首附有明確的內容警告。這是一部兼具黑暗、幽默與情慾的浪漫佳作，適合喜歡帶有道德灰色地帶主角和挑戰傳統浪漫劇情的讀者。Meet BookTok's latest obsession . . .dark, funny and super spicy, can you handle the ride? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online.To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . .. I want things most

Magic Pickle battles Square Root and his pungent, garlicky sidekick in this action-packed, pun-filled graphic novel.New enemies have taken root! Evil tuber Square Root, along with his sidekick Herb Cloverson, a smelly clove of garlic, plans to squash Magic Pickle's powers and rule the world! But Square Root hasn't reckoned with Magic Pickle's own sidekick, Jo Jo, a human girl who's full of daring and smarts. Can Magic Pickle and Jo Jo dish out some Dill Justice? Or will Square Root's rotten plot prevail?

"Daughter of the Drowned Empire"是一部結合奇幻、宮廷權謀與禁忌戀情的震撼愛情冒險，讓人一讀上癮、心碎不已！靈感源自埃及豔后與《第四翼》，講述貴族少女莉莉安娜在揭露自己毫無魔力後，被迫進入殘酷軍事學院接受魔武訓練，只為在七個月內證明自己的價值。她的教官，正是她從小暗戀卻被禁愛的放逐戰士瑞安。權力鬥爭、禁忌之戀、殘酷訓練，場場驚心動魄！本書為系列開端，絕對是《第四翼》與宮廷奇幻愛好者不可錯過的夢幻選書！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!A LUSH ROMANTASY, INSPIRED BY CLEOPATRA AND FEATURING A HIGH-STAKES MILITARY ACADEMY AND DEADLY FORBIDDEN ROMANCE.#BestofBooktok#1 in Historical Fantasy#1 Greek and Roman Myth and LegendTo survive is to sacrifice your own heart.Lady Lyriana Batavia is third in line to the Seat of Power in Bamaria. And with the most eligible bachelor and master mage, Lord Tristan Grey, soon to be her fiancé - life is perfect.But at the ceremony that should have revealed her power, she uncovers something else entirely - Lyr is powerless. Faced with uncertainty, Lyr has no choice but to accept a deadly offer. She has seven months to train as one of the kingdom's most brutal warriors - the Sotrui - and sur

"Guardian of the Drowned Empire" 為風靡全球的奇幻愛情系列第二部，延續首集的禁忌之戀與命運挑戰，再掀高潮！莉莉安娜僅剩三個月準備決定命運的試煉，內憂外患環伺，敵人逼近，唯有倚靠戰士瑞安的保護。然而，愛火愈燃愈烈，誓言岌岌可危。隨著帝國邊境動盪，莉莉深入探尋自身神秘力量，卻也面臨更致命的選擇與犧牲。這場愛與命運的角力，將撕裂忠誠與欲望的界線。獻給喜愛宮廷奇幻與深情慢燒戀曲的讀者，這是一段你無法放下的魔幻旅程！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!Guardian of the Drowned Empire is the second book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros.Loyalty will be tested. Lines will be crossed. Ancient promises will be reforged.Lyr has only three months to prepare for a test that will decide her fate. Despite Rhyan's promise of additional training, her life has never been in more danger, and her enemies inch closer every day.Staying safe means more time under Rhyan's protection. But the closer they become, the more their desire ignites, and the harder it becomes to resist temptation. Secrets can only remain hidden for so long.As new threats arrive at the Bamaria

"Lady of the Drowned Empire"是奇幻愛情鉅作第三部，結合埃及豔后般的氣勢與《第四翼》的燃情張力，再度掀起禁忌與陰謀的風暴！莉莉安娜與姐妹遭背叛、失去皇族身分，只能潛入敵意重重的帝國宮廷求生。真實身分揭露、魔力暴走、惡魔追殺，命運將她推向古老邪惡的核心。在逃亡與愛情間，她與瑞安必須解開母親留下的謎團，並在戰火中尋回力量與希望。權力鬥爭、禁戀火花與命運之謎交織，這是一段既炙熱又震撼人心的浪漫奇幻旅程，獻給所有渴望深情與魔法的讀者！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!Lady of the Drowned Empire is the third book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros.Claim the fire, or be consumed.Blindsided by betrayal and stripped of their royal titles, Lyr and her sisters' only hope of survival is to throw themselves into the Bamarian Court. Struggling to hide their illegal magic while living amongst their enemies.But the Imperators are determined to set their plans into motion, with Lyr's true identity placing her at the centre of their twisted game. As Morgana's magic intensifies to its breaking point, she comes face to face with the Lumerian Empire's most insidious secret

Max and Chaffy - Hunt for the Pirate's Gold is brimming with fun, friendship and TREASURE! Full of delight, super bright artwork and interactive search-and-find pages to keep any new reader engaged.A treasure hunt and a secret cove are adventure enough, so imagine Max and Chaffy's delight when they discover a Puffa-Chaffy, who can blow bubbles that allow them to go on an undersea adventure that leads them to . . . GOLD!