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All You Need To Know About Dogs is a laugh-out-loud picture book about why cats are so much better than dogs, written from the perspective of a very self-assured cat.Dogs are STUPID.The End.Oh. You’re still here?Fine, I’ll prove it…From award-winning author–illustrator Fred Blunt comes this fantastically funny, spectacularly silly picture book about everything wrong with dogs, as told by a very stubborn cat.Are you a cat person or a dog person?Well, this cat thinks cats are the best and dogs are the absolute worst. I mean, dogs stink, they slobber, they enjoy rolling around in cow poo... need I say more? And why are there so many types of dog, too? Hairy... scary... spotty... Scottie... the list goes on!But when this confident cat gets a very scary surprise, guess who comes to the rescue? Will our cat finally accept that he might have been wrong about dogs all along?With bright and hilarious illustrations, this picture book will have kids and grown-ups alike laughing out loud. And whet

Some cats really do have nine lives: after a stay at the legendary Savoy hotel, Kaspar the cat sets sail – on none other than the Titanic . . .‘A cracking narrative’ Observer They say cats have nine lives, and that’s certainly true of Kaspar. From the glamorous suites of the Savoy Hotel to a crowded lifeboat and the hustle and bustle of New York City, Kaspar proves that no cat is too small for big adventures. But then this is no ordinary cat.He’s Kaspar, Prince of Cats – and the only cat to survive the sinking of the Titanic . . .

A pooch-tastic tale from bestselling author Steve Smallman packed with hilarious illustrations by Robert Starling.Head down to the Doggy Dance Off, where all the cool dogs meet to wag their tails and stomp their feet. There’s body-popping pug, Doug. Duke Doggy Doo, the punk rocker cockapoo! Eva, golden retriever and dance floor diva and . . . one mysterious masked dancer. Who is that body-popping, hand-jiving, groovy mover?This dazzling doggy dance off has a feline twist in its tail. With its fun rhyming text and upbeat colourful illustrations, alongside a fabulous message of inclusivity, Doggy Dance Off will have readers dancing for joy. Fans of Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, Tiger in a Tutu by Fabi Santiago, and Cindergorilla by Gareth P. Jones and Loretta Schauer, will love grooving along to Doggy Dance Off.

As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out. A first-day-at-school picture book like no other, by award-winning author Lisa Thompson and illustrator Aysha Awwad!Connie slipped her feet into her new, shiny boots.They felt hard and awkward and very, very different.“Let’s get going,” said Connie’s mum.“It’s an exciting day today – your first day at school!”As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school going to be very unusual.Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out... Debut picture book from bestselling children's book author, Lisa ThompsonGorgeously illustrated by Aysha AwwadThe perfect first-day-at-school picture book

打嗝跑到哪裡去？為什麼噴嚏那麼大聲？Along Came a... Burp!爆笑漫畫風解答孩子對人體的各種疑問，登場角色包含臭臭便便、飛快噴嚏等，每個都有自己的小故事。適合愛提問、愛故事的孩子，全家都能輕鬆讀懂趣味科學！Snot, wees, farts, feelings... they all come from somewhere, and that's YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they've escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud?Along Came a... Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from stinky poos to speedy sneezes - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer.Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the who

Jamie Smart's number-one bestselling series continues! Bunny, Monkey and the gang are delivering more bonkers hilarity than ever before, in this glorious cornucopia of chuckles!The Woods are in uproar!Pig has vanished! What could have happened to him?And who is that familiar-looking bearded figure sitting on a cloud?Could they be connected?

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour illustrated chapter book, join her on her hilarious adventure up the beanstalk!Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out!She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it’s time for bed.A giant beanstalk has grown up in the kingdom and the giant who lives at the top of it keeps stealing things from the townsfolk! Is Minna brave enough to climb the beanstalk and bring back the stolen things, and will the giant EAT HER if she does?Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

智慧、戰爭與勇氣的女神雅典娜，從宙斯頭顱中誕生，展開不凡神話人生。本書以圖像與明快敘事，重現她如何影響眾神與人類，也揭開挑戰她之人將面臨的驚人命運。適合神話迷與圖像小說讀者。**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS**Discover the adventures of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, war and courage in this stunning graphic novel. From her extraordinary birth – sprung from the head of her father, in the midst of a thunderous headache – to her refusal to take no for an answer. Find out how she inspired powerful gods, goddesses and humans and the terrifying fate of those who dared to cross her path.Prepare to be amazed as you uncover the story of one of the most fearless ancient goddesses, and the tales of a world where humans, gods and goddesses could meet. This action-packed graphic novel is illustrated and written by the brilliantly talented sister duo, Isabel and Imogen Greenberg.

本書以大地女神蓋亞為主角，描繪她創造世界卻無法阻止眾神野心，導致戰爭與毀滅的神話故事。透過圖像，呈現創造與失控的張力，以及對世界不放棄的守護信念，是一部兼具娛樂與寓意的圖像小說。**A STUNNING GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM THE WINNER OF THE BEST BOOK AWARD 2013/14 BRITISH COMIC BOOK AWARDS**Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it in this fascinating graphic novel.She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls tumbling over cliffs and created the tides that sloshed on the shore. But she also created a force she couldn’t control: the ambition of gods. Gaia watched as the gods fought brutal wars and manipulated mortals such as Hercules and Achilles, disturbing peace on Earth.Storms raged, fires blazed and people, animals and plants suffered. Gaia begged the gods to look after her creation, but no one listened. Gaia never gave up fighting fo

A Pip and Posy picture book celebrating friendship, teamwork, sporting games and play!Pip and Posy and their friends are playing lots of games one sunny day, and everybody wants to win! It isn’t long before they soon feel a bit grumpy when they don’t. The friends need to learn that it’s much more fun to play as a team!This is the perfect picture book to enjoy as communities come together to celebrate the 2024 Olympics, and just in time to offer a few child-friendly game ideas to play this summer.Pip and Posy’s world is all about friendship and play, and this enchanting book will help everyone remember what makes a true friend.Listen to the free Stories Aloud audiobook read by Stephen Mangan and a full cast – just scan the QR code inside the front cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series to collect: The Bug Hotel and Snow Coaches.

Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. So, her parents' picnic party in the garden seems the perfect chance to play some pranks on her annoying brother, Wilbur.But when Mirabelle gets caught putting frogspawn in Wilbur's drink she's sent inside. It's so unfair! Why should she have to miss the party?Then a brilliant idea strikes: If she uses a shrinking potion on herself, she'll be too tiny for anyone to see, so she'll still be able to enjoy the party!But Mirabelle is about to discover that the garden feels a little more dangerous when you're no taller than a blade of grass. Have her mischievous ways gone too far this time ...?

三個孩子、荒島求生、還有一群不請自來的海盜──賽巴斯汀與朋友原以為只是划船比賽失誤，沒想到竟踏上一場充滿笑料與驚險的歷險記。從照顧海龜到對抗入侵者，他們要靠智慧與團結守護這座島嶼。本書幽默溫暖，適合喜愛冒險與輕鬆故事的讀者。"The perfect adventure story, packed with humour, just the right amount of danger and with amazing illustrations." Dermot O'LearyThree kids face shipwrecks, survival and pirates in the latest adventure from bestselling and award-winning author Jenny Pearson.Sebastian Sunrise and his two best friends, Lina and Étienne, are in a bit of trouble. They are stranded on a desert island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, after a rowing race went very, very wrong.The friends have no idea how long they might have to stay on the island, so they make a plan. They will try to survive, look after the island's baby turtles, and have fun, if they can.But Sebastian's life has never gone to plan, and they quickly face jellyfish stings, burnt bums and an out-of-control goat. But when a boat arrives, bringing pirates who want to hunt the island's baby turtles, the friends face their greatest da

一顆名鑽失蹤、一位退休大盜、四個前科弟子，還有一個滿是猴子的迷宮──Montgomery Bonbon遇上史上最瘋狂的懸案！受邀造訪艾德斯通莊園，Bonnie與夥伴們陷入一場謎團交錯的奇案。當誠實的管家慘遭殺害，兇手與竊賊是否是同一人？"Brilliant, hilarious shenanigans, and lots of them. Montgomery Bonbon is on the case in their most bonkers adventure yet." Thomas TaylorBonnie Montgomery (as her case-cracking alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon) has been invited to Adderstone Manor by Fergus Croke, whose prized diamond has gone missing. Croke is a retired master thief who suspects one of his four protégés of the dirty deed – but when everyone is a crook, how does even the great Bonbon know where to begin?The plot thickens faster than a good roux when the only unsuspicious member of the household, Croke’s loyal butler, is found dead in the grounds – and it’s not long before Bonbon uncovers hidden identities, motives a-many, and a rather surprising hedge maze full of monkeys. Can Bonbon, Dana and Grampa Banks uncover the missing gem and catch the thief and killer – and are they one and the same?

Yeongju is burned out. With her high-­flying career, demanding marriage, and busy life in Seoul, she knows she should feel successful, but all she feels is drained. Yet an abandoned dream nags at her, and in a leap of faith, she leaves her old life behind. After quitting her job and divorcing her husband, Yeongju moves to a small residential neighborhood outside the city, where she opens the Hyunam-dong Bookshop.For the first few months all Yeongju does is cry, but the long hours in the shop also give her time to mull over what makes a good bookseller and store. As she starts to read hungrily, host author events, and develop her own bookselling philosophy, she eases into her new setting. Surrounded by friends, writers, and the books that connect them all, she finds her new story as the Hyunam-dong Bookshop transforms into an inviting space for lost souls to rest, heal, and remember it's never too late to scrap the plot and start again.

Justin Chase這次真的跌到谷底了——字面上的！他掉進一個又深又暗又臭的洞穴，被困在看不見希望的地底世界。朋友？敵人？還是巨型污泥怪？沒人知道他會遇上什麼！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s fallen down a giant hole, he’s plummeted down to the very depths, he’s TRAPPED underground in the darkest, dingiest, most abysmal abyss. Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! There’s no bright side this time as Justin must blindly face what lies below, be it friend, foe or fatberg...Against all odds, he survived the trials and torments of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday, but now it's ... FRIDAY!The fifth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and the Treehouse series.

全球知名英文學習書出版社Collins授權出版 本書完全符合2023年7月開始實施的托福考試新制 Collins《絕對攻略托福系列》 幫助考生克服備考時會遇到的所有難點， 完整拆解聽力、口說各類題型的應考技巧！ 短期突破托福100+必備！ 本書特色 1. 專業托福教師團隊編寫 Collins《絕對攻略托福系列》是專為準備TOEFL iBT所設計的教材，本系列教材自2012年出版以來受到考生好評。本書的作者群是編寫托福教材經驗豐富的教師團隊，團隊深入研究考試內容，並因應托福考試規則變化而更新教材。 2. 完全依據考試題型設計 本書詳細拆解托福各類題型的結構，幫助考生快速掌握考試方向，並針對考生備考時遇到的困難提供多種解題技巧及練習。 托福聽力題型概述 主旨題（Main idea）→理解講述內容的主旨 細節題（Detail）→詢問課堂╱對話中出現的資訊 目的題（Purpose）→詢問整個對話的目的 推論題（Inference）→根據課堂╱對話中的資訊導出結論 句子功能題（Function）→為什麼題目中特別提到某件事？ 態度題（Attitude）→詢問說話者的觀點 結構題（Organization）→詢問講述內容的組織方式，是比較事物不同？敘述事物利弊？還是描述因果關係？ 信息關聯題（Connecting content）→利用課堂╱對話資訊來完成表格 托福口說題型概述 選擇題（Paired Choice）→在兩個選擇之間表達偏好 校園事務題（Campus Matters）→概述短文大意以及學生對校園事務的意見 學術閱讀和講座題（Academic Reading and Lecture）→整合閱讀和講座中的資訊 學術摘要題（Academic Summary）→概述講座的重點 3. 由淺入深的多元題目練習 針對托福設計一套循序漸進的試題練習，讓考生預先熟悉托福的實際測驗方式，並且廣泛接觸各主題的學術英文內容。 本書的題型練習步驟如下： 題型範例→預先熟悉考試中可能會看到的問題類型、段落文章和回答。 題型練習→熟悉考試時做筆記的方式，題目皆會附上中譯及答案解析。 綜合演練→該章節的題型綜合練習，這裡的答案解析不依照選項順序，讀者需要自己判斷各選項為何正確或錯誤？並且找出該選項所對應的解析為何。 實戰演練→提供幾題仿真測驗 模擬試題→提供一回模擬試

Introducing Watts and Whiskerton, the most charming dog and cat detective duo you'll ever solve mysteries with!'Forget Sherlock Holmes - this dog detective will have children in suspense [...] A clever pastiche of classic detective fiction' - The Telegraph 5* reviewAn adorable new highly-illustrated series bursting with mystery and mischief for readers aged 5+!Watts doesn't think he's got what it takes to be a great detective like his parents. So when they jet off on their next case, he decides to take a holiday to Whiskerton Manor instead.But there, Watts befriends Pearl Whiskerton, a curious cat with a nose for mysteries, who persuades him to help her investigate a series of strange goings on at the manor . . .Who's been upending the precious rose bushes? And where did the amazing dinosaur bones dug up on the grounds come from?It looks like the two things might be connected. But can this dog and cat detective duo solve the mystery?From Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted au

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club--a network of kids around the world who love all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess, a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. Tess shows Jamie her favorite place--a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. They go through a tunnel at the back and discover some dinosaur footprints. When they walk along them, the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous, too--they'll need help from Dinosaur Club... In this fun, action-packed adventure, Jamie, and Tess go face to face with the sturdy Ankylosaurus (ANK-ill-oh-SORE-us)--a herbivore that was built like a tank, and could fight like

Here is the fifteenth magical installment of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids, now in paperback!Put on your dancing shoes!Believe it or not, there's a fairy named Maryrose LIVING in my house. And she's sending me and my brother, Jonah, through the magic mirror and into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. There, we meet the twelve sisters who sneak out every night to go dancing. But Jonah and I have our own mission. It's up to us to find the enchanted object that will give Maryrose her fairy powers back.So now we need to:-Get our hands on an invisibility cloak-Follow the twelve princesses to their secret hideout.-Learn some VERY complicated dance steps.-And avoid being thrown in the dungeon.We better wiggle our way out of this magical mess or we'll never help our fairy friend in time!

Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!

For fans of Kelly Yang and Rebecca Stead, this touching middle grade novel maps one girl's quest to remember her grandfather through his scavenger hunts; reconnect with her family; and fight for her community in her rapidly changing hometown. Thanks to her Ye-Ye's epic scavenger hunts, thirteen-year-old Ruby Chu knows San Francisco like the back of her hand. But after his death, she feels lost, and it seems like everyone--from her best friends to her older sister--is abandoning her.After Ruby gets in major trouble at school, her parents decide she has to spend the summer at a local senior center with her grandmother, Nai-Nai, and Nai-Nai's friends for company. When a new boy from Ruby's grade, Liam Yeung, starts showing up too, Ruby's humiliation is complete.But Nai-Nai, her friends, and Liam all surprise Ruby. She finds herself working with Liam, who might not be as annoying as he seems, to help save a historic Chinatown bakery that's being priced out of the neighborhood. And alongsid

★ TikTok狂刷6,000萬次觀看，BookTok現象級浪漫奇幻★ 生死追逐×敵對戀人×慢熱張力全面升級★ 獻給喜愛《第四翼》《飢餓遊戲》的讀者——刀鋒抵喉的心動續章伊利亞王國動盪未平。平凡出身的佩黛恩．葛雷在「淨化試煉」中倖存，甚至親手終結國王，點燃席捲全境的反抗之火。如今，她成了被通緝的叛徒，逃亡於荒蕪灼地與殘酷城市之間——而追捕她的人，正是她最想奔向的那個人。凱．艾澤，如今成為新王的執法者，誓言效忠王權。他必須找到佩黛恩，將她繩之以法。穿越致命的「焦土」，深入沒有菁英存在的敵城多爾，獵人與獵物的界線開始崩解。當責任與渴望正面交鋒，當愛意與利刃同時逼近，這場追逐，不只是權力之戰，更是心的審判。從《Powerless》掀起全球熱潮，到本作全面升溫，Lauren Roberts 以更熾烈的情感與更殘酷的試煉，打造一部讓人心跳失序的浪漫奇幻鉅作。準備好，被這場風暴吞沒。THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD.Praise for Powerless:‘Nothing short of epic’Rosie Talbot, bestselling author ofSixteen Souls'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author ofMidnight in Everwood‘A masterpiece’Goodreads Reader Review‘Everyone needs to read it’TikTok Review‘The BEST book I’ve read’NetGalley Reader Review‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’Booksellers Review‘Incredible and impressive’Goodreads ReaderReader‘A riveting fantasy debut’Bookseller Review‘This destroyed me... In a good way!’Bookseller Rev

Join Spider-Man and his superpowered friends as they learn about the world’s coolest insects, spiders, and more in this engaging Level 1 reader.Get ready for some web-slinging, fact-packed action! With colorful photographs, iconic character illustrations from Marvel comics, and hilarious commentary by beloved Avengers, learning has never been this fun.The Avengers aren’t the only superpowered marvels in town: From super strength to incredible camouflage, the insect world is full of awesome abilities. You’ll meet high-jumping spiders, beetles with extreme armor, and even bugs with … superstink—all alongside the Marvel heroes you know and love.

埃利烏德‧基普喬蓋（Eliud Kipchoge）：「在我們的訓練營裡，我們想成為最好的運動員。同時，我們也想成為一個有人性的人。對運動員來說，桑不僅只是馬拉松教練，更是心靈導師、顧問，也是人生教練。」 記錄全球長跑界知名教練--派翠克‧桑的傳奇生涯看他如何帶領基普喬蓋等頂尖馬拉松選手突破極限 《驕陽下，我們一起奔跑》（WE SHARE THE SUN：The Incredible Journey of Kenya's Legendary Running Coach Patrick Sang and the Fastest Runners on Earth）以世界長跑運動領域重要人物，也是肯亞傳奇馬拉松教練派翠克‧桑（Patrick Sang）為主角，描繪他如何參與他的運動員的訓練過程，以及他的運動員如何看待他的帶領，同時捕捉他與他的運動員、世界冠軍與明日之星之間，獨特且親密的關係。 作者透過分享桑教練的人生旅程及與運動員間的互動，告訴讀者一位好的運動員如何變成一位優秀的運動員。藉由書中內容，作者想要使讀者能更了解桑教練與肯亞的跑步文化，尤其是精英跑者這個層級。同時讓讀者明白，當一位肯亞精英跑者站上比賽的起跑線時，他們的賭注是什麼？除了贏得獎牌、為國爭光，這些運動員也正為一個更好人生的機會向前奔跑，不只是為他們自己，也為他們身邊的人。這些正是桑教練所塑造的意志堅定、全力付出且無私無我的冠軍跑者。更重要的是，成為一個完整、有人性的人。 書中說明是什麼樣的教練方式使派翠克‧桑教練能培育出世界知名且優秀的長跑運動員，介紹了他的教練方法--「全觀作法」：從認識自己是誰？如果從自己身上拿走運動的部分，還剩下什麼？到如何管理天分、發掘天分、辨識天分？讀完《驕陽下，我們一起奔跑》，派翠克‧桑教練和他的運動員們的故事必定會令人眼界大開，使人謙卑。 名人推薦 王冠翔（《跑步不要聽》主持人）、田鴻魁（體育主播跑者）、李智群（馬拉松教練）、李翰暄（Akebono曙光跑步學校創辦人）、吳文騫（奧運馬拉松國手）、邱靖貽（律師跑者）、高志明（台北長跑扶輪社23～24社長）、曹純玉（臺灣女子馬拉松全國紀錄保持人）、梁哲睿（跑步教練/運動型Youtuber）、陳雅芬（萌少女跑跑班創辦人）、黃毓軒（愛迪生跑步訓練班總教練）、許績勝（臺灣男子一萬公尺&馬拉松全國紀錄保持人）、張嘉哲（台北長跑扶輪社創社

靈魂的本質、健康的生活、人類的未來綜觀二十世紀偉大先知艾德格．凱西的生平思想和教導 影響後世甚鉅的通靈先驅 被譽為「沉睡中的先知」的艾德格・凱西，1877年出生於美國肯塔基州，在一個虔誠的基督教家庭成長，從小熟讀聖經，立志將來要成為一位牧師。 六歲時，開始看見異象，可以和死去的親人交談。十三歲時，可以用「照相式記憶」將睡前閱讀的資訊倒背如流。十五歲時，能夠以靈視力為人治病。二十四歲時，已具有連結至人類集體潛意識心靈的本領。 1931年時，創立「研究暨開悟學會」（The Association for Research and Enlightenment，簡稱ARE），在禱告後引發的出神狀態給出「解讀」，一次約二十到四十五分鐘，有時一天解讀十多個案例，結束後他什麼也記不得。解讀的過程，全程由一位速記員在旁記錄成資料歸檔。 直到1945年逝世前，造冊的解讀檔案共計有一萬四千多件之多。這些完整檔案，也成為後世學者彙整及研究凱西教導的原始素材。 凱西的解讀中，有三分之二是為治療特定的生理病痛和疾病提供的建議，剩餘的三分之一則聚焦在靈性成長、夢境詮釋、古代文明（尤其是亞特蘭提斯）、輪迴轉世、人生目的，以及嘗試將身、心、靈融入日常生活的許多實用課題，包括親子教養、商業實務等等的日常領域。 本書從凱西於一九○一至一九四四年間呈現的幾千篇談話中，完整介紹凱西最基本的理論、準則和教導。編著者馬克博士是研究凱西教導的首席權威，專研凱西檔案超過二十五年以上，並深獲凱西子女的高度信任，對於想一窺凱西靈訊堂奧的讀者，本書提供了了解其教導完整面向的最佳入門途徑。 十二大靈訊精要 1.一切相連，萬物一體： 依據深層的「合一」實相而不是「萬物一體」的陳腔濫調過生活。 2.人生是有所目的的，每個人天生帶有個人使命： 被創造出來的每一個人都帶有特定的才華、技能和資質，讓我們得以在人世間享有獨特的「存在之道」並促使我們的靈性覺醒。 3.將人生當作一次探險： 藉由在自己的人生中測試理念，我們才能夠學習。 4.比較心讓人脫離了自己的靈魂目的： 將自己與他人比較，努力取得優勢──這類競爭癱瘓靈魂的成長。是慈悲的對立面。 5.為自己負起責任： 只有在我們掌握情境且全然盡到自己的本分時，真正的療癒才會發生。 6.向前看，而不是向後看： 活出今天，但要知道明天與你休戚與共。

核能宛如普羅米修斯之火，帶來文明，也帶來試煉不論支持或反對核能，你都應該瞭解「為何核災一再發生」？◎不到百年震驚世人的六場核災，你我都該了解◎巴美列．捷福獎得主、哈佛大學頂尖學者對核子時代最富啟發性的探索◎入選《星期天泰晤士報》《今日歷史》年度選書、「亞馬遜年度科普書」 「核子時代已過了近八十年，本書提醒你我意外就是意外，意外註定會再發生。」——凱．柏德（普立茲得獎巨著《奧本海默》共同作者）核能在今日成為環保和核災恐懼之間拉扯的議題，每年到了民生用電量最高的夏天往往一再被提起，但遇到核食與核汙水排放問題，又讓我們對核能有著切身的恐懼。面對這些難以解決的衝突與疑慮，本書作者試圖透過「六場重大的核災事故」呈現「核能」已成為地緣政治下各國政治角力的工具。為何核災一再發生？不可忽視的正是在一場場災難背後的政治、社會、文化因素。□從戰爭到和平1953年美國總統艾森豪曾向世人宣告，要把「原子」從軍隊手中奪走轉為和平用途，期許「和平核能」將提供一種「便宜到不行」的電力並能促進經濟發展。時至今日，全球運轉中的反應爐共計443座，供應全球10％的電力，要價數百億美元的反應爐不但一點都不便宜，也因為過去的核災，使得他們很難被當成一種安全的動力來源。□人類從歷史中學到的教訓就是「永遠學不會教訓」細數過去的幾次核災，雖然每次發生災難都會檢討與改善，卻依舊難以避免。恐怕是因為造成事故發生的因素持續存在：1. 國際競爭下的悲劇：在冷戰時代，除了核武，核能也是彰顯國力的象徵，往往為了比對手早一步達成目標，倉促成事造成核子事故發生。而今日的核能也依然是國際競爭中的要角。有些國家將核電當成取得核武的工具，例如印度利用加拿大提供的反應爐鍊出「鈽」，宣稱該國首次核試驗為「和平核試爆」。而伊朗也被美國警戒著，擔心他們追隨印度的腳步。核武伴隨的軍事衝突陰影顯然並未因為冷戰結束而改變。2. 對科學的過度信心，對危險的過度輕忽：1954年美國在馬紹爾群島的比基尼裙礁試驗核爆意外，部分源於專業人員或官員對於技術的過度自信和對災害發生率的低估，1979年美國三哩島事件和2011年日本福島事件也有類似問題。3. 經費問題：核子反應爐要價高昂，英國溫斯喬大火發生的原因之一，便是政府缺乏經費選擇便宜反應爐

與時俱進，跟著時代潮流欣賞及學習英文，讓英文的學習有趣、生動，不再單調乏味。 ◎內容豐富多樣，包羅現代英文必知的各類知識與流行語。 ◎讓你不只學習迅速、有效率，更會因而愛上英文學習。 ◎取材現代化，更能銜接語言與人類文明演進的趨勢潮流。 The limits of my language mean the limits of my world. - Ludwig Wittgenstein。 語言的能力與我們的世界觀息息相關，學會更多語言能夠拓展你的視野——奧地利哲學家維根斯坦。 ☆給喜歡這本書的你 Hi there, don't forget to nurture yourself regularly. You're blossoming, evolving into another level。 You possess an unwavering resilience. Allow yourself to dream big and act upon those dreams。 Remember, the most critical believer in your vision is none other than yourself。 別忘了呵護自己，綻放、進化成更好的自己。 用堅韌的精神，付諸行動、完成夢想， 記住，一直支持著夢想最重要的人就是自己！ 學習英文的關鍵不僅僅在於擴充詞彙量， 還要掌握每個字詞片語的正確用法。 透過廣泛閱讀和吸收文章中的句子，瞭解應用方式， 方能夠顯著提升個人的英語水準與能力。 從時事、報導、短句、短文中， 深入淺出的學習英文及英文實例應用， 並透過說文解字瞭解每個字詞的奧妙， 再搭配與單字相關的詞彙詞義加以旁徵博引， 讓學習更全面、更有興趣，事半功倍的提升實力。

AIGC( Artificial Intelligence Generated Content)人工智能生成技術近年發展迅猛，逐漸滲透我們的日常生活。AIGC可以輕鬆生成文字、圖像、音頻、視頻，用於商業文案和傳媒、教育等廣泛的場景，是對文科背景工作者的利好。2022年11月ChatGPT3.5免費公開，引發極大反響，有歡迎也有惶恐的聲音。 許多關於AI的書旨在為理工科培養AI的科技研發人才，需要一定的知識背景，門檻較高。市面上針對非理工專業的AIGC相關書籍不多，作者關注AI多年，發現AI可能影響我們的價值觀，不可輕忽，於是撰寫本書作為大學課程教材，旨在引導非理工專業學生通過動手操作和思辨討論，明瞭AIGC的法規，分析真偽，正確合理使用AIGC的成果，幫助生涯規劃和職業發展。因應AIGC的普及，AIGC素養可能成為所有學生的必備技能。 這是一本寫給AIGC小白的書，一個玩轉AIGC的大學文科老師的實驗心得。以研究文本和圖像的文圖學(Text and Image Studies)視角，提供關於AIGC的基本常識、操作指南、案例分析、文化思考和未來展望。 本書將從2024年8月起正式成為新加坡南洋理工大學人工智能的課程用書。

As seen on BBC Two's 'Between the Covers'Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard’s extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles. 'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . .. Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers – Hugh, Edward and Rupert – return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children.There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblings’ fears and heartache. Hugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented paint

Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of today's most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song "Diles" got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers.

《Phonics Step-By-Step 7: Gliding Blends and Digraphs》 自然發音拼讀系列第七冊 Blends and Digraphs以混合及複合子音為主軸。混合子音包括 l、r、s 的雙子音混搭音組 (l-blends、r-blends、s-blends) ，如 bl, br, sw 等，以及加入子音的混搭音組如 shr、str、spl、tw 等，都須拼讀及發出每個子音的聲音。而複合子音的音組如 ch、sh、th、ph、wh、ng、nk 等，都只能發出一個聲音。特定複合子音組合，還會產生特殊讀音。透過本書強化學習者自然發音能力，輕鬆說英文。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 8: Special Sounds and Syllables》 第八冊Special Sounds and Syllables，以特殊發音、音節、尾音、縮寫為主軸，包括認識 y、c、g 等子音的特殊發音；dge、gh、gn、kn、mb、tch、wr 等音組則會省略部分子音發音；還有常見的尾音 ed、s、es、ing；以及常用的英文縮寫。從基本發音，進一步到詞句、文章閱讀，幫助學習者有效練習自然發音。 自然發音學習最終曲 套書 一同迎接發音學習最終篇，Step-By-Step，一哩路再一哩路 特殊發音、音節、尾音、縮寫，混合及複合子音，都不放過， 替你埋下優秀的英語啟蒙種子！ 【Phonics Step-By-Step系列】 專為英文初學者打造，以英語系國家最常使用的「自然發音法」編撰。全套涵蓋英文單字拼讀能力的自然發音法及引導讀者識別各字母發音組合，並以提高英文閱讀及拼字能力、準確發音和增強口語溝通。現在購買還加贈一年有聲書，邊聽邊學，學習成效更加倍。

From humble beginnings in Hong Kong, Yuen Kwok-Yung rose to international prominence as an academic, physician, and microbiologist. As an advisor to governments, he and colleagues made discoveries that helped the world cope in often controversial ways with unprecedented threats to public health, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In this compelling memoir, Dr. Yuen weaves personal stories with those from his extraordinary medical careers to take readers on an inspiring journey about perseverance, courage, faith, and the ongoing peril of infectious diseases. threats to public health, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In this compelling memoir, Dr. Yuen weaves personal stories with those from his extraordinary medical careers to take readers on an inspiring journey about perseverance, courage, faith, and the ongoing peril of infectious diseases.

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