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During the nineteenth century, the transpacific world underwent profound transformation, due to the transition from sail to steam navigation that was accompanied by a concomitant reconfiguration of power. This book explores the ways in which diverse Mexican, British, Chinese, and Japanese interests participated, particularly during Porfirio Díaz’s presidency at the peak of Mexico’s participation in the steam network: from its 1860s outset through a time of many revolutionary changes ending with the World War, the Mexican Revolution, the opening of the Panama Canal, and the introduction of a new maritime technology based on vessels run by oil. These transoceanic exchanges, generated within these new geographies of power, contributed not only to the formation of a transpacific region but also to refashioning the Mexican national imaginary. With transnationalism, global and migration studies as its main framework, this study draws upon a dazzling array of primary sources to center Mexico’

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is back! In this next installment, the crew gets help from a mysterious newcomer on Burlap Beach. Readers will be rooting for this band of superheroes from the get-go in this graphic novel chapter book series perfect for fans of Catstronauts and Dog Man.Team Unihorn is ready to relax after saving Burlap Beach from Krillzilla, a swarm of prehistoric krill. But when a giant electric jelly fish threatens to finish what Krillzilla started, the team must spring into action.All looks dire until Johnny Unicorn arrives on the scene and uses his magic to defeat the menacing monster. When Johnny offers to teach the team his ways back at his Uni-Barn, Raina, Shu, and Nigel eagerly accept, dragging a skeptical Woolly along.However, once the crew arrives, they discover Johnny’s not the unicorn they thought he was…and it’s up to Team Unihorn (and Woolly) to save the day.

Hunger Games meets House of the Dragon in this epic fantasy romance series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and dark academia.Hunger Games meets House of Dragon in this epic fantasy romance series. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and dark academia.The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing!DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour__________________________________________SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL.Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to sur

Discover and learn with Timmy and Tammy! Become an expert reader, explore your home and beyond, and have fun with this bestselling series!The library is not just a place to borrow books. Every trip to the library is a chance for Timmy and Tammy to learn something new! Come join in the fun!EVEL 1‧For emerging readers‧Contains simple sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 2‧For growing readers‧Contains more complex sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 3‧For confident readers‧Contains longer, high-interest stories

Discover and learn with Timmy and Tammy! Become an expert reader, explore your home and beyond, and have fun with this bestselling series!The library is not just a place to borrow books. Every trip to the library is a chance for Timmy and Tammy to learn something new! Come join in the fun!EVEL 1‧For emerging readers‧Contains simple sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 2‧For growing readers‧Contains more complex sight words and words to sound outLEVEL 3‧For confident readers‧Contains longer, high-interest stories

Leroy the lion loves to roar and play with his friends, but one day, he falls sick with an illness he does not understand. Find out how Leroy faces leukaemia In this heartwarming story that builds ernpathy and understanding for those around us who may be in need of our love.The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Christopher Seow is a paediatric doctor at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital. His special interests are in paediatric infectious diseases and paediatric oncology. He is also a proud parent of two beautiful daughters and particularly enjoys reading stories to them. While

A sweeping history of and meditation on humanity's relationship with machines, showing how we got here and what happens nextFaith in technological fixes for our problems is waning. Automation, which promised relief from toil, has reactivated the long-standing fear of job redundancy. Information technology, meant to liberate us from traditional authority, is placing unprecedented powers of surveillance and control in the hands of a purely secular Big Brother.And for the first time, artificial intelligence threatens anthropogenic disaster – disaster caused by our own activities. Scientists join imaginative writers in warning us of the fate of Icarus, whose wings melted because he flew too close to the sun. This book tells the story of our fractured relationship with machines from humanity’s first tools down to the present and into the future.It raises the crucial question of why some parts of the world developed a ‘machine civilisation’ and not others, and traces the interactions between

The 39-Storey Treehouse in colour is the third book in the bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffith's and Terry Denton. This laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations - all now in full colour! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey.Andy and Terry's amazing treehouse has thirteen new levels (it used to be 13 storeys, then 26, but they keep expanding!)They've added a chocolate waterfall you can swim in, a volcano for toasting marshmallows, a bulldozer-battling level, a baby-dinosaur-petting zoo, a not-very-merry merry-go-round, a boxing elephant called the Trunkinator, an X-ray room, a disco with light-up dance floor, the world's scariest roller coaster and a top-secret thirty-ninth level which hasn't even been finished yet!And this year Terry has created the greatest invention that he – or anyone else – has ever invented . . .a Once-upon-a-time machine that will write and illustrate their entire book for them!Well

A slender novel of epic power, Orbital deftly snapshots one day in the lives of six women and men hurtling through space--not towards the moon or the vast unknown, but around our planet. Selected for one of the last space station missions of its kind before the program is dismantled, these astronauts and cosmonauts--from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan--have left their lives behind to travel at a speed of over seventeen thousand miles an hour as the earth reels below. We glimpse moments of their earthly lives through brief communications with family, their photos and talismans; we watch them whip up dehydrated meals, float in gravity-free sleep, and exercise in regimented routines to prevent atrophying muscles; we witness them form bonds that will stand between them and utter solitude. Most of all, we are with them as they behold and record their silent blue planet. Their experiences of sixteen sunrises and sunsets and the bright, blinking constellations of the galaxy are at

This commentary on the Analects will bring you back in time to meet the Sage whose teachings on benevolence and integrity are deeply infused within the Chinese culture。 Confucius’ students included political advisors，military strategists，educators，businessmen，philosophers，warlords，and kings。 How could he possibly teach his way so calmly and gracefully through states and kingdoms of hegemons vying for regional power？ Who was this man！？ This is a book by two masters，one ancient and one contemporary，both enigmatic。 The lives of Confucius and Master Nan Huai-Chin (Nan Huaijin)，in many ways，parallel each other。 Both lived through tumultuous times，both had to leave their home state and wander only to return in old age to their birthplace。 They were teachers，learned in many fields and arts and in life itself，but not scholars in the traditional sense；rather，they were masters of all they engaged in。 They had students from all walks of life，were advisors of statesmen of all ranks and were flan

CAN KID-ZILLA PREVAIL AGAINST THE FURRY FURY OF ADORABLE, ATOMIC KITTENS?In this action-packed and hilarious sequel toKid-Zilla and the Invaders from Planet Aaargh, Pablo and Zoe - our humongous hero and his brilliant sister - must take on their greatest challenge yet. The invading aliens have got hold of a weird artifact called the "internet" (ever heard of it?) and they're throwing its best and worst parts back at the human race!Three cuddly-but-colossal super-kittens are unleashed upon the city. Not only can they crush skyscrapers beneath their adorable paws, but their hypnotising eye-beams have the power to turn humans into argumentative, infighting, keyboard warriors! As chaos descends, can the world's biggest little kid save the day?This funny, action-packed, and completely off-the-wall comic story will delight fans ofDog-ManandBunny Versus Monkey.Parents and kids alike will thrill to the anarchic humour, fast-paced storytelling, in this big-hearted tale of sibling friendship and

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertaintyHelga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it entirely a personalreflection or a summative philosophy. It is, in fact, all of these things fused together: her life, her

Most histories of Hong Kong begin with the arrival of the British, and only incidentally mention the precolonial eras. In this book, Patrick Hase, one of the leaders in the field, provides an important addition to the history of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region, covering topics such as Chinese ethnicity, commerce, port-towns, and squatting. It is a truly excellent work that will interest historians, anthropologists, and social scientists.—James L. WatsonFairbank Professor of Chinese Society and Anthropology Emeritus,Harvard UniversityThis book, an historical and archaeological portrayal of Hong Kong market villages across the territory, depicts how Hong Kong evolved not through chronicles of emperors and governors but through the ups and downs of different centres of rural life over the centuries. It belongs beyond the bookshelves of historians and archaeologists—anyone wandering the streets of Hong Kong neighbourhoods today wondering “how did this place get to be here?” wil

《The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks》延續Lottie的超糗日記系列，這次她的聖誕節一如既往──充滿笑料與災難！Lottie熱愛聖誕：有滿滿的KitKat巧克力、兩週不用上學、還能寫給聖誕老公公長長的願望清單。但當全家親戚都來過節、秘密交換禮物出現意外、倉鼠攻擊小精靈裝飾時，聖誕節變得一團亂！Katie Kirby以幽默筆調捕捉青春期的尷尬與溫情，是笑中帶暖的聖誕特別篇。・人氣系列第五集，聖誕節特別篇。・以爆笑筆調描繪家庭與友情的混亂與甜蜜。・適合8–12歲讀者，輕鬆閱讀、共鳴滿分。From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it's CHRISTMAS!!!Dear Santa,For Christmas this year, I would like:Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack)Baby Bella to stop shouting 'BUM' in public spacesA new brother who doesn't fart on me and call it a 'tasty air biscuit'Antoine or Daniel (I can't decide!) to surprise me on Christmas Day with a grand romantic gestureCash (lots of it!)A new diary (I'm really getting through them!)Lots of love,Lottie xxxPS. Please could you put a chocolate orange instead of a real orange in my stocking this year? Lottie Brooks LOVES Christmas - there's presents, all the KitKat Chunkys you can eat AND no school for two we

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!

Lover of nuts. Hero of the Forest. A brand new graphic novel series by Luke Seguin-Magee with supersized heart, adventure, and laughs! The perfect read for fans of The Bad Guys.Once upon a time, happy creatures roamed a peaceful patch of forest in the wilderness. They climbed trees, gathered nuts, and made cute squeaky sounds. Then KABLAM! A radioactive meteor fell from the sky and Crater's Edge, an unusual community of mutant woodland creatures, was born.Some residents are good. Some are not so good. And one is best of all .. . SUPERSIZED SQUIRREL! A little squirrel with the power to grow SUPERSIZED.In Supersized Squirrel and the Big Stink, someone's been upsetting Zephy the skunk and his meltdowns are resulting in super-powered stink blasts. Can Supersized Squirrel and Blaze get to the bottom of it? Or will Crater's Edge smell like rotten eggs forever?For more SUPERSIZED superhero adventures, read Supersized Squirrel and the Great Wham-o Kablam-o.

Scrap、Paige 和 Gnat 躲過 Mayor Highshine 的襲擊後，踏上通往「Elsewhere」的旅程，只為找回那艘名為 Pink-Footed Goose 的火箭船，盼望脫離眼前殘酷的世界。「Elsewhere」看似荒蕪，卻有一座由機器人建立的漂流小鎮 Mooch，在這裡，他們短暫得到了庇護與歸屬。然而，Paige 卻開始看見如幻似真的人影——尤其是她的母親，似乎正引領他們走向某個祕密。這部作品延續 STITCH HEAD 作者強烈的風格，以幽默與懸念交織出獨特的世界觀，也帶出成長過程中的困惑與信念。推薦給喜愛 Maz Evans 與 Thomas Taylor 的中年級讀者。I'm not going to pretend life had been easy up until then. But when we got to the Elsewhere? That was somewhere else. It was in the Elsewhere that things got weird.After surviving a brutal attack by Mayor Highshine, Scrap, Paige and Gnat head into the wild Elsewhere in search of the Pink-Footed Goose, the rocket ship they hope can get them off-world. The place is fraught with danger, but they discover Mooch, a nomadic wandering town inhabited by robots who have rejected Highshine's views. Welcomed aboard Mooch by the Marshall Wired Bill, Gnat and Scrap instantly feel at home.However, Paige is haunted by visions of ghostly humans, including her mother, whom she's convinced is guiding them

Stunning artwork from the acclaimed illustrator of The Midnight Fair illuminates a sweet cautionary tale about a rabbit whose fabled soup-making gets away from him. Mr. Lepron is a rabbit who lives in a cozy burrow with many offspring. Every year on the first day of autumn, he reaps vegetables from the farmer's garden--carrots, onions, celery, beans, aromatic herbs, and much more--and makes the best soup on earth, adored by his family. As it simmers, he dozes and dreams of being a famous cook, hosted by kings. And sure enough, his soup is so good that it starts drawing creatures from all over--until one day a factory springs up in the woods, with Mr. Lepron presiding day and night and soup cans for sale in all the most renowned shops. But as demand rises, Mr. Lepron's dreams become fretful, and soon he starts hearing complaints: his soup is not as good as it was. Has his recipe changed--or has Mr. Lepron? How can he recapture the joy he once shared with his family? Mariachiara Di Giorg

A new, twisting thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Coworker and The Housemaid!She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim.Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot.Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.Then the brutal murder of a young woman--the latest in a string of deaths across the coast--confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe. After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't

The first book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series takes flight with a gorgeous collector's edition: with beautiful new cover art and exclusive extra materials inside, every Wings of Fire fan will want to add The Dragonet Prophecy: Limited Edition to their shelves!Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows that war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious Prophecy they've been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs and hidden away ever since -- all to fulfill the Prophecy.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends must choose freedom over fate . . . leave the mountain . . . and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.

本書以音樂互動的方式，將莎士比亞經典喜劇《仲夏夜之夢》與孟德爾頌著名的音樂套曲結合。故事從雅典公爵與王后的婚禮開始，卻因精靈惡作劇、熱情的年輕戀人與活潑演員的加入，讓仲夏夜的森林充滿奇幻與笑料。每翻到一頁，按下按鈕即可聆聽與情節呼應的音樂片段，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的氛圍。書末附有作曲家孟德爾頌簡介、樂曲賞析與音樂術語解釋，兼具藝術啟蒙與閱讀樂趣。Discover the spellbinding magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of one of Mendelssohn's most famous suites. This story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a series of pranks and events in the nearby woods. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes of Shakespeare's most beloved and comedic play, press the buttons on each page to activate the sounds! This encourages interactive learning and introduces children to this beautiful piece of music. At the back of the book, find a short biography of the composer, Felix Mendelssohn, with details about his composition of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Next to this, you can rep

TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPERWith special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say.

這本書是學術英語寫作界的「不藏私寶典」！當你凝視著論文（或作業）的時候，論文也凝視著你──英語學術論文寫作，是許多人在學習途中的考驗，這本書正是為了這些勇敢的冒險者量身打造！作者們由自身笑淚交織的經驗出發，像一位隱形的學長姊，與你一起在「論文寫作」的世界中冒險。從揭開學術寫作迷思的面紗，搭配案例、練習題，和你逐步走過選題、文獻回顧、研究方法到結果討論，還包含「 AI 輔助寫作」、「 生涯規劃」等等議題——沒錯，你並不是唯一在凌晨三點還在跟論文對抗的人！「這本書中很特別的一點是貫穿全書的《唬爾摩斯與譁生》偵探故事。由系列的故事引導讀者進入每一章中作者們要傳達的核心概念，並在生硬的文字段落中插入表格和插圖，以不同的形式來幫助讀者理解書中的內容，使他們能夠快速掌握書中複雜的概念。」——師大校長吳正己「書中除了運用了偵探故事的元素，激發讀者的好奇心之外，還大玩眾多風趣的時事梗、諧音梗、流行文化梗和迷因梗圖等。特別是擅長將枯燥的概念用貼近年輕人生活的事例來比擬取譬，讓同學在學習嚴肅的學術寫作時也能保持愉快心情。這也反映出作者團隊高超的教學創意，能把複雜的寫作技巧和研究方法轉化為生動易懂的內容，還能令人會心一笑。」——師大翻譯所前所長廖柏森教授「如果是勇者欣梅爾的話，他一定也會這麼做的。」我們衷心希望，這本書能幫讓你在學術寫作的冒險旅程上少走點彎路，甚至還能找到一點樂趣也說不定哦！（嘿嘿，別說不可能！）In this book, the authors share all their secrets on how to write well in the academic context!Picture this: You open up an academic writing task or assignment and stare at it. You might feel the task staring back at you. And then what? Does this sound familiar (perhaps too familiar)? If it does, you are not alone. Academic writing in English is immensely challenging for many beginning writer

Refugee is a powerful word.One that conjures opposing emotions. For some it provokes feelings of fear and hate, for others the need for compassion, understanding, and empathy. In this celebrated poem,Refugees,Brian Bilston tells both sides of the story by cleverly crafting a verse that can be read backward and forward to convey two opposing views.Brian Bilston is often described as the "Poet Laureate of Twitter" (now X) and this much admired poem, perfectly accompanied by artwork from illustrator, Jose Sanabria, is a wonderful way to explore this emotive issue as you realize that it's not just the words that have been reversed!

In the fifth book in the sensational, cozy Before the Coffee Gets Cold series translated from Japanese, the mysterious café where customers arrive hoping to travel back in time welcomes four new guests:The father who could not allow his daughter to get marriedA woman who couldn't give Valentine's Day chocolates to her loved oneA boy who wants to show his smile to his divorced parentsA wife holding a child with no name . . .They must follow the café's strict rules, however, and come back to the present before their coffee goes cold. Another moving and heartwarming tale from Toshikazu Kawaguchi, inBefore We Forget Kindnessour new visitors wish to go back into their past to move on their present, finding closure and comfort so they can embark on a beautiful future.

The Sunday Times bestseller, launching a new trilogy in the Shades of Magic universe, an enchanting and thrilling epic fantasy from the international sensation, V. E. Schwab, perfect for fans of Samantha Shannon, Kerri Maniscalco, Leigh Bardugo and R.F. Kuang. Seven years have passed since the doors between the worlds were sealed.Seven years since Kell, Lila and Holland stood against Osaron, a desperate battle that saved the worlds of Red, Grey and White London. Seven years since Kell's magic was shattered, and Holland lost his life. Now Rhy Maresh rules Red London with his new family - his queen, Nadiya, their daughter Ren, and his consort, Alucard.But his city boils with conspiracy and rebellion, fuelled by rumours he is causing magic to fade from the word. Now Kosika, a child Antari, sits on the throne of White London. The new queen leads her people in new rituals of sacrifice and blood in devotion to the altar of Holland Vosijk, summoning vast power she may not be able to control.N

Too Bright to See meets Doll Bones in a spooky, atmospheric adventure about a reluctant hero’s journey into a terrifying other world.Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. It’s not like anyone actually believes River can do these things, so the way River sees it, it’s best to just ignore anything Otherwoods related.But The Otherwoods won’t be ignored any longer.When River’s only friend (and crush) Avery is dragged into The Otherwoods, River has no choice but to confront the world they’ve seen only in their nightmares—but reality is more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat for protection and a teen spirit as their guide, River must face The Otherwoods and their own fears to become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

本套《The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien》為全球首部托爾金詩作全集，跨越近七十年的創作歷程。詩作題材多元，從愛情、友情、信仰，到自然景物與奇幻傳說，既獨立成篇，也與《The Hobbit》與《The Lord of the Rings》緊密相連。收錄作品中，包含一戰期間創作的思鄉之作，以及融合《The Silmarillion》世界觀的史詩詩篇。由 Christina Scull 與 Wayne G. Hammond 編輯與註解，為讀者帶來文學與人生交織的詩歌全景。跨越托爾金一生的重要詩作全收錄揭示詩作背後的創作背景與生平故事兼具文學價值與典藏意義的三卷精裝套書Award-winning world first publication of the collected poems of J.R.R. Tolkien, spanning almost seven decades of the author’s life and presented in an elegant three-volume hardback boxed set. Winner of the 2025 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inkling Studies J.R.R.Tolkien aspired to be a poet in the first instance, and poetry was part of his creative life no less than his prose, his languages, and his art. Although Tolkien’s readers are aware that he wrote poetry, if only from verses in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, its extent is not well known, and its qualities are underappreciated. Within his larger works of fiction, poems help to establish character and place as well as furth

主角Solo雖然年僅十歲，卻背負著沉重的現實。他和患有精神疾病的母親相依為命，在經濟困頓中掙扎求生。他只想像其他孩子一樣「正常」，卻在一次意外中成了媒體焦點。本書以細膩筆觸描寫成長中的孤單、友情的渴望，以及家庭間那脆弱卻堅韌的愛，令人落淚又充滿勇氣，適合每一位正學習面對世界的孩子。“A really lovely book, so tender and truthful.” - Jacqueline Wilson, bestselling author of The Story of Tracy Beaker“A tender, moving story beautifully capturing life in all its light and shade” - Hannah Gold, author of Waterstones Children's Book Prize Winner The Last Bear“It is a beautiful, heartfelt gem of a book, I loved it.” - Tom Vaughan, author of Hercules“This story is full to the brim with heart” - Helen Rutter, author of The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh“A moving...and thought-provoking story” - Cath Howe, author of Ella on the Outside It's not easy to fit in when you're the boy in the suit... Ten-year-old Solo - embarrassingly, that isn't short for anything - just wants to be normal. He wants a name that doesn't stand out.He wishes he had a proper school uniform that fitted him. He dreams about a mum who doesn't get the Big Bad Reds, like

Touch the soft patches to hear the ghost and its friends come to life in this irresistible Halloween treat.You'd better not tickle the ghost... because it might just go "woooo!" if you do! Each page of this delightful book has a soft patch to touch, and along with the ghost you can hear a witch, a werewolf and a bat come to life. With fun sounds and adorable artwork, this is a perfect gift for babies and toddlers in the spooky season.

Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Maths - Amazing Maths. Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and fashion design, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, see the ancient Egyptians apply maths to pyramid building, and meet the inspirational mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life, including Marjorie Lee Browne, Archimedes and Maryam Mirzakhani. A "try this at home" section shows readers how maths helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist. With easy-to-understand text written by maths expert Lou Abercrombie, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter maths and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of tellin

Finding Nemo's Marlin and Dory by way of Tim Burton in this darkly humorous middle grade graphic novel! When shy, anxious Milo rings the doorbell of the forbidden Shock City castle on a dare, he gets more than he bargained for when peppy young monster, Sunny, answers the door and labels herself Milo's new BFF. But when Milo returns to tell Sunny he--and the rest of the town's residents--are moving out of the crumbling Shock City, his monster pal refuses to accept it. She soon convinces Milo to join her on a romp around the city to reverse the damages done, and persuade him and everyone else, to stay. But when Sunny learns that her grandfather, the great Darkness Von Shock, was not the revered benefactor she believed him to be, and is actually the cause of everything bad happening in Shock City, Milo confronts his biggest fears to help Sunny save the town and reverse her family's reputation.

來自多倫多的魯絲，在搬往香港後陷入孤單與迷惘。語言不通、課業壓力、父母忙碌，讓她覺得自己與這座城市格格不入。但逐漸地，她也開始尋找屬於自己的位置。一部融合歡笑與淚水的圖像回憶錄，訴說離散、認同與成長的旅程。Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything, a joyful and tearful debut middle grade graphic memoir about one girl being uprooted when she moves to Hong Kong, a place where her family fits in but, for her, it's nothing like home. Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can

A bold reinterpretation of economics and history revealing why technology does not inevitably lead to shared prosperity, and how we must redirect innovation in the age of AI to benefit all. A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make it clear that progress depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity. At no point has this been truer than the crossroads we face today. The transformation of work by digital technologies and AI could make life better for most people, or possibly much worse - depending on the economic, social, and political choices we make. Through powerful, illuminating examples, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson fundamentally change how we see the world. The wealth generated by technological improvements in agriculture during the European Middle Ages was captured by the nobility and used to build grand c

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it’s up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it’s shuttered for good.Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broken up about it.But when Greg realizes this means he’s going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it’s shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

A hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast, with funny letters and comically disgusting recipes to open.Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he's written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast's friends send their instructions for cooking Dinner, is there any way Dinner can convince Beast to change his menu? A vibrant and charming interactive book with hilarious letters to open.PRAISE FOR BEAST FEAST"Letter-flaps to lift, delicious and disgusting dishes, and the development of an unlikely friendship combine to create a riotous picture book party." The Guardian Review"This contribution to the genre, with RSVPs from Sir Gutguzzler and co, is a hoot. Independent readers should also enjoy the gruesome recipes on the endsheets." The Observer"Those dreading seasonal overindulgence can enjoy Emma Yarlett’s deliciously funny, brightly comic Beast Feast, in which a child

在快速變化的日常節奏裡，留給自己「一句話」的時間！讓泰戈爾的詩，與你的生活對話。寫出文字的力量，自然而然學會英文。抄寫力，就是你的超能力！⍟ 抄出感悟力──用名言深化生命 100句泰戈爾名言，伴你進入詩人的思想世界，遇見更深刻的自我。⍟ 抄出啟發力──點亮思考的火花 提筆抄寫經典名句，讓心靈與文字深度交融，點亮內在的創造火花。⍟ 抄出語言力──用英語連結世界100個英文單字解析，透過例句深度學習，自然而然學會運用。♥ 提筆書寫泰戈爾名言，與詩人共鳴！羅賓德拉納特．泰戈爾（Rabindranath Tagore），亞洲首位諾貝爾文學獎得主，他的詩歌和哲學思想跨越文化和時代。泰戈爾的文字，是對美、愛與生命的深刻詠讚，引領我們探索人性與宇宙的奧祕。《抄寫泰戈爾名句學英文》收錄的名言，節選自：Stray birds《漂鳥集》、Fireflies《流螢集》，及Fruit-Gathering《採果集》。♥ 本書特色：1. 一天抄寫一段句子，用最簡單的方法，把英語書寫變成一種習慣。2. 一次學習一個英語單字，藉由生活化的例句，深度掌握字彙用法。3. 全書英文名言、單字及例句皆搭配音檔，隨掃隨聽，方便跟讀。4. 每句名言都是對生命的省思，伴你在學習英語的同時，探索生命的意義。♥ 送給你的泰戈爾名言： 當你正在尋找靈感和內心的平靜時……No. 007 Let life be beautiful like summer flowers and death like autumn leaves.讓生命如夏花般絢麗，讓死亡如秋葉般靜美。—《漂鳥集》#82 當你渴望激勵自己，繼續向前行時……No. 015 Do not say, “It is morning,” and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a new-born child that has no name. 不要說「這是早晨」，並以昨日之名將其匆匆略過。要將它視為第一次見面且尚未命名的新生兒。—《漂鳥集》 #235 當你期待用更深的視角來看待生活時……No. 038 The butterfly counts not mon