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A charming picture book about giving money to help others. Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Chummy has big plans for the ten carrots his gran gave him for his birthday. He wants to buy a superhero costume and save the world from dragons! But when there are no dragons to fight in Bunnyland, Chummy soon learns that there are other creatures who could use his help and that there's more than one way to be a hero.It's never too early to teach your little bunny about money! Collect all the books in the Moneybunny series: Spend It! (A Moneybunny Book)Earn It! (A Moneybunny Book)Save It! (A Moneybunny Book)

A charming picture book for young children to learn simple facts about saving money. Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Honey earns two carrots a week for taking care of her little siblings, but they're very bouncy and VERY loud! All Honey wants is to buy a playhouse of her own for some peace and quiet, and with a bit of maths, decision-making and patience, Honey learns that she can save up to achieve her big dreams. It's never too early to teach your little bunny about money! Collect all the books in the Moneybunny series:Spend It! (A Moneybunny Book)Earn It! (A Moneybunny Book)Give It! (A Moneybunny Book)

A charming picture book for young children to learn simple facts about earning money. Welcome to Bunnyland, where carrots are money! Bun loves to sing and just wants to be rich and famous. When her mum reminds her that stardom takes time and hard work, Bun realises that she'll need to start earning some carrots to make her dreams come true! It's never too early to teach your little bunny about money! Collect all the books in the Moneybunny series:Give It! (A Moneybunny Book)Save It! (A Moneybunny Book)Spend It! (A Moneybunny Book)

由凱迪克獎獲獎插畫家暖心刻劃，爵士女伶妮娜•西蒙的生平故事，出生於北卡的一個小鎮，妮娜展開她在音樂這條道路上的尋夢之旅，她的歌聲不但代表她對音樂的熱情，更是為那時代充斥著種族歧視與平權議題的社會發聲。This illuminating and defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the story of little Eunice who grew up to become the acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy.Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young age. With the support of her family and community, she received music lessons that introduced her to classical composers like Bach who remained with her and influenced her music throughout her life. She loved the way his music began softly and then tumbled to thunder, like her mother’s preaching, and in much the same way as her career. During her first performances under the name of Nina Simone her voice was rich and sweet but as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam, Nina’s voice soon became a t

《How to Think Like a Fish》是《River Monsters》主持人 Jeremy Wade 畢生釣魚心得結晶，教你像魚一樣思考，解鎖水下世界的秘密！想釣到大魚，卻總是空手而歸？Jeremy Wade 帶你走進魚腦！從亞馬遜巨鱗到印度聖魚，他用親身近失誤變勝利的精彩案例，教你觀察水流光影、研究魚的覓食本能、培養耐心與直覺，甚至「讓腦袋警覺空白」進入忘我狀態。本書不只釣魚指南，更是人生哲學──解讀環境、擁抱試錯、持續學習，適用所有挑戰不確定性的場景。無論是釣魚迷還是人生玩家，這本都讓你收穫滿滿！The defining part of this story, I think—the part that made the real difference—is the time I spent looking into the water, letting my mind drift, as I tried to think like a fish…What brings the big fish is an artful blend of drawing on experience and keeping an open, active mind. The secret ingredient is as simple as that.--from Chapter 6Jeremy Wade, the star of Animal Planet’s River Monsters, with nearly forty years of angling exploration behind him, shares a meditation on the art of angling—part science, part art, and part elusive something else. Thoughtful and funny, brimming with wisdom and, above all, adventure, How to Think Like a Fish is filled with reflections that anyone who has ever fished will identify with, for ultim

用英文講中國傳統故事「中國好故事」系列，以英語重新演繹中國傳說故事、成語、節日來源等，當中蘊含豐富的人生哲理，趣味盎然，既能學好英語，也能傳承中國傳統文化。全書由資深演藝人潘芳芳配音，聲音導讀，讓孩子自學自習，學好英語！本書介紹成語故事包括：杯弓蛇影、笨鳥先飛、此地無銀三百兩、對牛彈琴及負荊請罪等，生動有趣。

Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be frie

本書由知名藝術家兼教師 Sarah Simblet 編寫，透過實用的步驟教學與經典名作示範，帶領讀者從基本筆觸開始，練習形體、明暗與透視，進而觀察與描繪生活中的人事物。不論你是初學者，還是想重新拾起畫筆的愛好者，都能在書中找到靈感，慢慢建立屬於自己的繪畫節奏與視角。Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book.In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world's greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective.You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists. The bestselling author of Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artis

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When a young puppy needs reassurance, a wise dog is there to offer canine tips for living life to the fullest. Crafted by two children's book legends, this touching, heartfelt picture book is perfect

★ 創業必讀經典，全球創新企業共同採用的方法論★ 打破「先做再說」迷思，用科學驗證打造成功產品★ Google、Toyota、Facebook都在用的創新思維★ 從0到1，不再靠運氣，而是靠方法本書提出「精實創業」方法，強調在高度不確定的環境中，透過快速實驗與驗證式學習，持續調整產品與商業模式。作者主張以最小可行產品測試市場需求，避免資源浪費，並在必要時果斷轉向。內容結合理論與實務案例，是創業者與企業創新團隊提升成功率的重要指南。Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business.The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively. Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing, it relies on “validated learning,” rap

“The Founding Fathers tried to protect us from the threat they knew, the tyranny that overcame ancient democracy. Today, our political order faces new threats, not unlike the totalitarianism of the tw

Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Turn to any page in this delectable book byNew York Times bestselling duo Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Jane Dyer and y

★ 國際知名首飾與物件藝術家費莉可・范德雷斯特重要作品集★ 以動物為主角，融合編織、金屬與玩具材料，展現獨創藝術風格★ 從童趣出發，延伸至環境保護與人類觀看動物的深層思考荷蘭首飾與物件藝術家費莉可・范德雷斯特（Felieke van der Leest）以極具辨識度的創作風格，在國際當代首飾藝術界占有一席之地。她擅長將鉤針編織等纖維技法，結合貴金屬、塑膠玩具動物與鮮明色彩，創作出既華麗又充滿幽默感的首飾與物件。她筆下的動物不只是裝飾元素，更像一個個帶著情緒與性格的角色，在作品中演出機智、俏皮卻耐人尋味的故事。在這些看似輕盈、繽紛的作品背後，也能看見藝術家對動物處境、環境議題與人類行為的細膩觀察。她的創作總帶著一種自由奔放的想像力，讓觀者在微笑之餘，也被悄悄觸動。本書收錄藝術家自1996年至今的重要首飾與物件作品，完整展現她如何以獨特語言，讓藝術、童心與思考彼此交會。這是一本適合設計、工藝、當代藝術與動物主題愛好者珍藏的精彩作品集。"When I am working with colors, I feel like a painter. When I am working with metal, I feel like a constructor. And when I am working with toys, I feel like a child." (Felieke van der Leest). The work of Dutch jewelry and object artist Felieke van der Leest (born in 1968) expresses the very special affection that she has for animals. With unbridled fantasy she creates pieces that ostentatiously, colorfully and playfully revolve around her little friends. She combines techniques used in textile work, such as crochet, with valuable metals and plastic toy animals. Within the

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Previously unpublished talks from the Father of Modern Management Throughout his professional life, Peter F. Drucker inspired millions of business leaders not only through his famous writings but als

本書以16個重點單元，引領讀者輕鬆進入漢語語音史的學習領域。每單元前有〈學習進程與重點提示〉、〈專詞定義〉；單元後有〈課後測驗〉，使讀者知所依循而不迷惘。書中又將大量的專業知識以表格、流程圖、演變圖等方式清晰呈現，使複雜的理論敘述有了條理化的概念，更是本書一大特色。 內容架構上，包括聲韻學基本觀念、基礎語音學、中古音系、近代音系、現代音系、上古音系等聲韻學重點。循序漸進的單元進程、細膩而簡易的理