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外婆家的規矩多到數不清，這個不能碰、那裡不能玩，尤其是客廳裡那只藍白大花瓶——絕對不能動。但當小男孩努力遵守規則卻一不小心弄壞了它，他以為這次真的闖了大禍……作者以幽默又真摯的筆調，寫出孩子在犯錯後的懊悔與擔憂，也寫出外婆無條件的愛與寬容。圖像細膩柔和，將滿屋花紋與角色情感巧妙結合，是一則關於愛、原諒與成長的小故事。This is the story of a boy who loves his grandma, but can't stand all her rules! She has rules for every room in the house - don't jump on the bed, or play with the dolls, or leave the loo seat up, or play on the stairs.... But there is one rule that is more important than all the others. DON'T touch the big blue and white vase in the living room.When grandma pops out to the shops, the boy does his absolute best to follow the rules, but of course things go a little bit wrong. Like a terrible domino effect, one thing leads to another, until the big vase goes flying. CRASH! The boy tries to fix the vase but it comes out all wrong.When Grandma comes home, her horror swiftly turns to understanding when she sees how distraught her grandson is. She gives him the biggest hug she's given him for a long long time. 'You can break a vase',

不用畫筆，也能創作超炫星際畫作！《Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Space》讓孩子用貼紙「畫出」宇宙，從太空人、太陽到木星與火箭，全都一步步貼出來。每幅畫背面還附有有趣的太空知識，讓玩樂中也能長知識。貼紙分區清楚、好撕好貼，適合幼兒及小學生自主完成。不沾手、不凌亂，不需要準備畫具，是爸媽最安心的靜態活動選擇。更棒的是，有些貼紙還會夜光喔——在黑暗中也能看見星星在閃爍！It's no wonder the Paint by Sticker Kidsseries has skyrocketed in sales and now has over 3 million copies in print. What better fun, creative, screen-free, and mess-free activity is thereespecially when families are spending more time at home? Introducing the newest interstellar addition to the series: Paint by Sticker Kids: Outer Spacegoes where no Paint by Sticker book has gone before. Kids will love stickering a Mars rover, a space shuttle, an astronaut, iconic celestial bodies like Saturn, Jupiter, and the Sun, and more! Plus, the back of each image includes a fascinating scientific fact about each galactic subject. The stickers are easy for little hands to handle. And because there's no paint involved, there's no splatter, drips, or hassle of cleanup. Just peel off the stickers, place

Buckle up for Flight School with Pea, Bee, & Jay in this early graphic novel series by Brian "Smitty" Smith, perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and comic lovers alike Jay the blue jay has never learned to fly, which has never been a problem . . . until a crew of super cool birds touch down at the farm and invite him to play some super cool flying games. Now Jay needs to figure out how to fly--and fast--before he misses out on all the fun. Lucky for him, his best buds Pea and Bee know just what to do...Start your engines because Flight School is now in session Praise for Pea, Bee, & Jay: Kirkus Best Books of 2020SLJ Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListAmazon Best Books of 2020Junior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection

A hilarious middle-grade road-trip adventure from bestselling author, comedian, and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll. Perfect for fans of Liz Pichon and David Baddiel! Imagine if all the technology in the world just . .. STOPPED. When ten-year-old Stella wakes up to discover a world full of BLANK screens, her family, town, and in fact the whole world seems to have been thrown into chaos.And what about poor Grandma who is stranded at the other end of the country? Cue a rollicking madcap road trip, full of driving disasters and family fallouts, as they set off on a rescue mission. And along the way Stella and her family discover that being away from screens might not be the Worst Thing Ever, and even though they might not be able to rely on technology anymore, they can rely on each other instead. Also by Danny Wallace:Hamish and WorldStoppers Hamish and the Neverpeople Hamish and the Gravity Burp Hamish and the Baby Boom Hamish and the Monster Pat

11歲又¾的Lottie Brooks覺得人生已經完蛋——新學校沒朋友、沒有閃亮長髮，連胸罩都還穿不上！她只想躲起來和寵物倉鼠共度餘生。本書是Lottie系列首集，以爆笑又寫實的語氣描繪少女面對青春期的尷尬、友情危機和初戀困擾。圖文並茂，節奏輕快，是介於《Dork Diaries》與《Wimpy Kid》之間的絕佳選擇。無論是自認怪怪的孩子，還是剛進入成長階段的讀者，都能在Lottie的故事中找到笑聲與共鳴。Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over. Not only is she about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, but she's just discovered she's too flat-chested to even wear A BRA!She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters, Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third. Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This official Minecraft novel is an action-packed thriller When a new virtual-reality version of the game brings her dreams--and doubts--to life, one player must face her fears. Bianca has never been good at following the plan. She's more of an act-now, deal-with-the-consequences-later kind of person. But consequences can't be put off forever, as Bianca learns when she and her best friend, Lonnie, are in a terrible car crash. Waking up in the hospital, almost paralyzed by her injuries, Bianca is faced with questions she's not equipped to answer. She chooses instead to try a new virtual-reality version of Minecraft that responds to her every wish, giving her control over a world at the very moment she thought she'd lost it. As she explores this new realm, she encounters a mute, glitching avatar she believes to be Lonnie. Bianca teams up with Esme and Anton, two kids who are also playing on the hospital server, to save her friend. But the road to recovery isn'

My name's Archie Albright, and I know two things for certain: 1. My mum and dad kind of hate each other, and they're not doing a great job of pretending that they don't anymore. 2.They're both keeping a secret from me, but I can't figure out what. Things aren't going great for Archie Albright. His dad's acting weird, his mum too, and he all he wants is for everything to go back to normal, to three months before when his parents were happy and still lived together.When Archie sees a colourful, crumpled flyer fall out of Dad's pocket, he thinks he may have found the answer. Only problem? The answer might just lie at the end of the rainbow, an adventure away. Together with his best friends, Bell and Seb, Archie sets off on a heartwarming and unforgettable journey to try and fix his family, even if he has to break a few rules to do it...A rainbow-coloured, joy-filled celebration of love, family and being true to yourself, from a hugely exciting new talent. Perfect for fans of Lisa Thompson

I Can Be An ... Astronaut (with 3 press-out models) Find out if you have what it takes to be an astronaut in this exciting board book with press-out models!Blast off to the moon and discover what it takes to be an astronaut! Follow the story of astronauts preparing for their mission and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of an astronaut, a rocket and a moon buggy. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be an astronaut!I Can Be A ... Firefighter (with 3 press-out models) Find out what it takes to be a firefighter in this exciting board book with press-out models!Race to the rescue and discover what it takes to be a firefighter! Follow the story of firefighters answering an emergency call and experience a hands-on adventure with three easy-to-make models of a firefighter, a fire engine and a fire dog. With stylish graphic illustrations, this will inspire anyone that they can be a firefighter!

Geronimo Stilton has turned moldy and joined the dark side?!Breaking news! Geronimo Stilton publicly insults famous Chef Ricardo on his cheese selection in his own restaurant. Geronimo Stilton cuts ah

Jim參加了一場睡衣派對，計劃了許多有趣的活動，包括在水裡撈芒果、釣白蟻，還要整晚不睡覺！然而，當他想做的事情接二連三出錯時，Jim感到非常沮喪。而隨著派對上其他動物陸續睡著，堅持要熬夜的Jim能堅持多久呢？Everyone’s favorite New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey is back in this hilarious bedtime story about dealing with frustration when you don’t get to do what you want!Have you ever stayed up way past your bedtime? Jim Panzee certainly has. Jim is going to a slumber party and there’s LOTS to do. Jim plans on bobbing for mangoes, going termite fishing, and of course staying UP ALL NIGHT!But Jim gets more than a little frusrated when all the things he wanted to do go awry. One by one, everyone else falls asleep, while Jim is determined to stay up. How long will he last?In this delightful follow up in the GRUMPY MONKEY series, kids see what happens when you stay awake too late!

This purr-fectly enchanting, sparkly chapter book series stars Kitty, a girl who magically turns into a cat!Kitty has always thought she was allergic to cats, but during a midnight sneezing fit at a s

Take a trek to the center of the earth withGeology for KidsSet off on an adventure 4.6 billion years in the making withGeology for Kids. Start at the red-hot center of Earth and learn about each layer until you reach the rocky crust. Discover how mountains, valleys, and oceans form, and uncover secrets about the planet you call home. (Did you know that only 20% of deserts are covered by sand, and some can be blistering cold in the winter?)Geology for Kidsis jam-packed with facts, illustrations, and photos that will teach you how volcanoes erupt, why earthquakes shake the land, and what causes tsunamis with waves 100 feet high. And when you’re ready to go from curious kid to certified rock hound, use the photographic guide to help you identify rocks and minerals in your own backyard. Your collection will be the best on the block!Get your hands dirty—Use the sidebars with fun and engaging activities for a hands-on learning experience.What’s the word?—The helpful glossary inGeology for Ki

※請注意，為避免書本、線褪色，請勿使用洗滌劑 (如洗衣精、柔軟精等) 以及熱水洗滌※A brand-new Indestructible book explores the seasons in a rip-proof, chew-proof, nontoxic format that's perfect for babies.Hooray! Introducing two adorable additions to the unstoppable INDESTRUCTIBLES series: All Year Round: A Book of Seasons and Big and Little: A Book of Opposites.Babies and their parents can’t get enough of the innovative INDESTRUCTIBLES format, now boasting 41 titles and 6.3 million copies in print. Published on a unique, paperlike material that is 100% rip proof, chew proof, nontoxic, and completely washable, these books are designed for the way babies “read”—with their mouths!—and hold up to round after round of chewing, gumming, drooling, pulling, and bending. When they do get dirty, no problem. Parents just have to rinse them off or throw them in the dishwasher to restore them to their clean condition.All Year Round introduces baby to the joys of the seasons:Summer is hot. Let’s go to the beach! Then watch fireflie

描繪 Meekoo 上幼兒園的一天：玩音樂、丟球、刷馬桶，每個場景都有專屬音效按鍵，讓孩子邊聽邊讀、彷彿親臨現場。但當同學不讓 Meekoo 一起玩時，他會怎麼做呢？故事也細膩描寫他的轉變與重新建立友誼的歷程，是一本結合操作樂趣與情緒引導的好書。非常適合即將入園或剛開始上學的孩子共讀使用。A charming and interactive board book with five funny sound-buttons to press!Meekoo is going to nursery today and there’s just so much to do. All little readers will love to hear the nursery sounds as the children play music, bounce the ball, and even flush the loo! But when Bo and Pim leave Meekoo out of their game, how will Meekoo cope? By making a new friend and having lots of fun, of course!A reassuring and engaging story about the ups and downs of nursery school.Perfect for anyone who’s either already at nursery, or about to start.Also available: Meekoo and the Big Red Potty看開箱影片https://youtu.be/Hs3BLxjp438?si=S3MwhcJ1kl5BubgJ

Blast off on an exploration of our solar system with this fun book on space for kids ages 3 to 5.Get even the littlest astronomer excited for the big universe of outer space, from the bright and burning sun to our own blue Earth to ice-capped Pluto and every planet in between. With this book, kids will explore the entire solar system through incredible pictures and fascinating facts on what makes each planet so special, including their size, distance from the sun, what the surface is like, how many moons they have, and more!This planets for kids book includes:ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS: Learn all about the eight planets in our solar system, plus dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake.FUN SPACE FACTS: Did you know the bubbles in soda are the same gas that’s on Venus? Out of this world facts will keep kids glued to the page and excited to explore the sky.BIG, BEAUTIFUL IMAGES: Vibrant photos will take kids deep into space and onto each planet—no telescope required.Get kids excite

【Ronever】迷你觸控LED鋰電池燈扇-白‧摺疊式結構，可手持、吊掛、擺放桌面。‧方便攜帶，適用露營、旅遊等戶外活動。‧採用18650充電鋰電池設計，續航時間長。‧內建LED照明燈，夜間可當臨時照明使用。‧風扇符號ON按鈕為風速切換開關(長按數秒開啟LED燈)，OFF電源關閉。‧USB孔可做為放電使用，可提供手機、平板、LED燈、手電筒...等充電。‧優質ABS葉扇，3段式風速切換，可隨心所欲切換風力強弱。‧充電轉換燈設計，充電亮紅燈，充飽電紅燈恆亮。‧內建電源管理晶片，穩壓恆流，過載過充保護，延長電池壽命。‧採用12層馬達矽鋼片，不同市面6~10層設計，可提供較強運轉風力。　‧運作時間：1檔約8小時、2檔約4小時、3檔約2小時。額定電壓：DC 5V額定功率：4.5W輸出電壓：5~9V風扇轉速：約3800轉/分照明功率：約1.6W尺寸：13.8 x 10.6 x 4.5cm重量：198g電池型號：SZNS18650(BSMI合格認證)電池規格：18650鋰電池(2000mAh)x1包裝內容：風扇x1、充電線x1、鋰電池x1使用方法：拆封即可使用注意事項：●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下●請勿放置於幼兒易取處●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑●內有細小配件，請勿放入口中，以免誤食●六歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用●三歲以下兒童不宜●須由成人拆開包裝，避免幼兒纏繞產生窒息●使用剪刀等相關工具時，應有家長陪同以免小朋友受傷 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

【Ronever】迷你觸控LED鋰電池燈扇-黑‧摺疊式結構，可手持、吊掛、擺放桌面。‧方便攜帶，適用露營、旅遊等戶外活動。‧採用18650充電鋰電池設計，續航時間長。‧內建LED照明燈，夜間可當臨時照明使用。‧風扇符號ON按鈕為風速切換開關(長按數秒開啟LED燈)，OFF電源關閉。‧USB孔可做為放電使用，可提供手機、平板、LED燈、手電筒...等充電。‧優質ABS葉扇，3段式風速切換，可隨心所欲切換風力強弱。‧充電轉換燈設計，充電亮紅燈，充飽電紅燈恆亮。‧內建電源管理晶片，穩壓恆流，過載過充保護，延長電池壽命。‧採用12層馬達矽鋼片，不同市面6~10層設計，可提供較強運轉風力。　‧運作時間：1檔約8小時、2檔約4小時、3檔約2小時。額定電壓：DC 5V額定功率：4.5W輸出電壓：5~9V風扇轉速：約3800轉/分照明功率：約1.6W尺寸：13.8 x 10.6 x 4.5cm重量：198g電池型號：SZNS18650(BSMI合格認證)電池規格：18650鋰電池(2000mAh)x1包裝內容：風扇x1、充電線x1、鋰電池x1使用方法：拆封即可使用注意事項：●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下●請勿放置於幼兒易取處●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑●內有細小配件，請勿放入口中，以免誤食●六歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用●三歲以下兒童不宜●須由成人拆開包裝，避免幼兒纏繞產生窒息●使用剪刀等相關工具時，應有家長陪同以免小朋友受傷 商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Explore the world with Princess Truly!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a sho

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.TWISTED PATHSCan Coco and her friends pass their most harrowing test yet? Or will the nefarious Brimmed Caps end their journey towards witch-hood?!Now that Coco has been fully accepted into Qifrey's Atelier, it's time for her and her colleagues to move onto the next test: The Sincerity of the Shield. Passing the test involves escorting some feathery friends to their nesting grounds, which sounds simple enough, except that the path before the young witches is a winding road filled with ancient magical traps! The test must also be completed in a group, and there's one witch-in-training from outside of Qifrey's atelier who doesn't seem to have the confidence to make the cut. To top it all off, a Brimm

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

★ 元素週期表也能這麼瘋狂又好笑！★ 《紐約時報》暢銷書，皇家學會科普獎入圍★ 化學 × 歷史 × 人性，最精彩的科學故事集你以為元素週期表只是課本上的冷知識？其實，它充滿了瘋狂與戲劇性。從甘地討厭的碘、差點毀了居禮夫人名聲的鐳，到引發荒謬淘金熱的碲，每一種元素背後，都藏著令人難以置信的故事。山姆．基恩以幽默又生動的筆觸，將元素與人類歷史緊密交織，帶出科學家們的狂熱、執著與荒唐。本書橫跨科學、金融、戰爭與文化，讓碳、金、矽等元素不再只是符號，而是活生生參與人類命運的角色。從宇宙誕生到未來世界，元素始終在其中扮演關鍵角色。這是一場關於發現與瘋狂的旅程——當科學遇上人性，每個元素都成為故事的主角。Explore the wacky, weird, and wonderful true stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in history—the periodic table!—in this young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon.Why did Gandhi hate iodine?How did radium nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation?Why did tellurium lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history?The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obsession. A series of fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow the unassuming elements on the table as they play surprising roles in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, art, medicine—and of course the

The fifteenth title in the bestselling Tom Gates series of books from the brilliantly talented Liz Pichon. What's that? A MONSTER? How has this scary beast escaped into Tom's sort-of-normal world? Is it one of his doodles? Is it Delia on the rampage? Or is it Mr Fullerman at full moon? All will be revealed in this book. According to Tom, it contains: MONSTERS - MYSTERY - A MUSIC FESTIVAL - MISSING STUFF.Oh, and also a very strict supply teacher who is every kid's nightmare. Is _that_ the monster? But you're not scared of monsters, are you? So don't let it put you off! Tom Gates is a series of books in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates won the Scottish BAFTA for Entertainment!

A reissue of Wattpad's most loved story with over 26 million views!Jackie’s goal is perfection—perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians…who just happen to have twelve sons (well, eleven, but their daughter, Parker, is basically one of the boys).The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying—and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don’t think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents’ memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect?But as Jackie spends more time the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she’s always worked for isn’t the only way to find love after all.

From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.When the Lady is mad at Jack, she decides to send him and Rex on a one-way trip to outer space. While she enjoys some rare peace and quiet, Jack and Rex get into trouble, resulting in their exile to the dark side of the moon. After an alien chase and some snacks, Jack and Rex get blasted home to Earth. But will the Lady take naughty Jack back?

The author of The Big F is back with another snappy, utterly relatable contemporary young adult novel about loving yourself and forging your own path, perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Jennifer Niven.Savannah is dreading being home alone with her overbearing mother after her big sister—and best friend—goes off to college. But if she can just get through senior year, she'll be able to escape to college, too. What she doesn't count on is that her mother's obsession with weight has only grown deeper since her appearance on an extreme weight-loss show, and now Savvy's mom is pressuring her even harder to be constantly mindful of what she eats. Between her mom's diet-helicoptering, missing her sister, and worrying about her collegiate future, Savvy has enough to worry about. And then she meets George, the cute new kid at school who has insecurities of his own. As Savvy and George grow closer, they help each other discover how to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now before it dis

Paint by Sticker Kids has taken off! The four previous titles combined have 761,000 copies in print and are showing strong sales across a whole swath of retailers. Now introducing title number five, Paint by Sticker Kids: Unicorns and Magic, hitting the sweet spot of fantasy, this Paint by Sticker title includes everything kids need to create ten bright and colorful illustrations of some of their favorite fairy tale creatures and settings. There are two colorful unicorns (which happen to be among the very top toy trends of 2018), a friendly dragon, and a delicate fairy. There’s a mermaid swimming with a school of fish. There’s a beautiful princess, a wise old wizard, a misty tower, and that familiar setting for so many classic stories, a snug little cottage.Creating sticker art is pure fun and a nice change of pace from markers and crayons. Simply find the numbered sticker, peel it, place it in the right space, and little by little, a mesmerizing fantasy image comes to life in the mode

收錄宮崎駿《風之谷》動畫電影幕後創作全記錄，從手繪草圖、水彩原稿到動畫分鏡與設定稿，完整呈現這部1984年經典之作的誕生歷程。見證一位動畫大師如何用畫筆建構出壯闊奇幻又深具環境意識的末日世界。An epic fantasy written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki!An addition to the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli art books—which include interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels—of classic animated films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.Hayao Miyazaki’sNausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, based on his own manga, was released in 1984 and has been a cult classic ever since. In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Decay, an enormous toxic forest that creates mutant insects and poisonous spores. Beyond the sea lies the Valley of the Wind, a kingdom of barely 500 citizens and home to Nausicaä, who risks everything to save her people and bring peace and health to the valley. Includes sketches, developmental water colors, cel animation, and more.

What makes a birthday better than rainbows, unicorns, and being told how amazing you are? Party in a Book provides all of the above. The pages feature eight pop-up surprises (a unicorn, a piñata, cand

This unique gift book transforms into a decorative object, featuring ten beloved birds from around the world. Each bird is perched on a die-cut branch that you can “pop up” from the page. Simply take

#1 New York Times bestseller Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse mysteries, True Blood, Midnight Crossing) delivers the first thriller in a new trilogy that presents a chilling alternate history of the United States where everyone believes in magic--but no one is sure whether they can trust it.Gunnie Lizbeth Rose has been hired by a pair of Russian sorcerers as both their local guide and muscle through the small towns of East Texas as they search for a distant relative of an infamous sorcerer whose bloodline can help save their emperor-in-exile as an ever increasing number of assassins tries to stop them.After the assassination of FDR in the 1930s, the US collapses and is picked off by the UK, Canada, Mexico, and Russia. We find ourselves in the southwestern states now known as Texoma. It is here that the gunnie Lizbeth Rose tries to piece out a life, running security on runs from Texoma, across the border to Mexico where work and prospects are stronger. When two Russian magicians come

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, a

Let's Write Words offers a unique blend of age appropriate tracing and writing activities combined with puzzles to help build vocabulary and lifelong learning confidence. Children can familiarize them

Some people in school are afraid of the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class. Others just call them flops. But Nory and her friends in Upside-down Magic won't let that stop them. Not with a school-wide

本書由暢銷青少年小說作家 Jessica Brody 所寫，是一部將悲傷、成長與偶然相遇細膩交織的青春小說。故事發生在一個被暴風雪困住的跨年夜，女主角 Ryn 滯留在丹佛機場，被迫停下腳步，直面那則一年來始終不敢打開的訊息——來自已逝摯友的最後一句話。在這個看似平凡卻漫長的夜晚，她因為一次意外與陌生男孩 Xander 產生交集，也逐漸走進一連串溫柔又古怪的相遇。Over the course of one chaotic night stranded at the Denver airport, Ryn confronts her shattered past thanks to the charm of romance, the uniqueness of strangers, and the magic of ordinary places in this stunning novel from the author of Boys of Summer.Ryn has one unread text message on her phone. And it’s been there for almost a year.She hasn’t tried to read it. She can’t. She won’t. Because that one message is the last thing her best friend ever said to her before she died.But as Ryn finds herself trapped in the Denver International Airport on New Year’s Eve thanks to a never-ending blizzard on the one-year anniversary of her best friend’s death, fate literally runs into her.And his name is Xander.When the two accidentally swap phones, Ryn and Xander are thrust into the chaos of an unforgettable all-night

11歲的 Charlie 每天都默默許著同一個願望，從第四年級開始，她記得各種「正確許願的方法」，希望生活有一點改變。但當她被送到北卡羅來納州的親戚家中生活，遠離熟悉的一切，她的願望看來越來越不可能成真。直到她遇見了一隻瘦弱卻忠心的流浪狗 Wishbone，與一位意外成為朋友的鄰居男孩 Howard，Charlie 開始學會接受與打開心。本書描寫一位女孩如何在陌生之地找到家的感覺，適合喜歡《Because of Winn-Dixie》或動物主題小說的中年級讀者。A touching story about a girl and her dog, perfect for young animal loversEleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. She even has a list of all the ways there are to make the wish, such as cutting off the pointed end of a slice of pie and wishing on it as she takes the last bite. But when she is sent to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to live with family she barely knows, it seems unlikely that her wish will ever come true. That is, until she meets Wishbone, a skinny stray dog who captures her heart, and Howard, a neighbor boy who proves surprising in lots of ways. Suddenly Charlie is in serious danger of discovering that what she thought she wanted may not be what she needs at all. From award

歡迎翻開Elise Gravel的怪獸塗鴉本！這本充滿色彩與想像的創作筆記，住著會唱走音的唐納、吃石頭的法蘭辛，還有鬍子裡藏滿東西的馬文。作者以幽默筆觸鼓勵孩子大膽創作、不怕畫得「奇怪」，每天畫一點，你也能成為畫畫高手！Welcome to the charming world of cartoonist Elise Gravel’s notebook, where her imagination runs wild with creatures of all shapes and sizesIn the outrageously amusing If Found…Please Return to Elise Gravel, Elise Gravel offers readers a sneak peek into her sketchbook, where colorful monsters, imaginary friends, a grumpy things reign supreme. Meet Donald, who sings off-key; Francine, who likes to eat stones; and Marvin, the man with lots of stuff in his beard. Mixing the real with the fantastical, Elise’s drawings exude curiosity, as microbes and mushrooms share the page with speckled pepper pops, gloppers, and floofs.Filled to the brim with vibrant felt marker illustrations, If Found… is not just an exhibition of Gravel’s work, but a challenge to young artists to keep a daily sketchbook. She reveals her top tips to becoming a successful illustrator—practice! practice! practice!

本書為電化學阻抗分析領域的重要經典，第二版在原有架構上全面擴充與修訂，系統性介紹阻抗光譜的理論基礎、實驗設計與資料詮釋方法。內容從複數運算、微分方程、電路模型談起，逐步延伸至動力學、質量傳輸、材料阻抗與頻率分散等核心議題，並加入更多範例與習題，協助讀者建立可實際操作的分析能力。作者特別強調如何從量測結果中萃取具物理意義的資訊，使本書不僅是理論教材，也是一部實務導向的研究指南，適合研究所課程與自學使用。The book is intended for use both as a professional reference and as a textbook suitable for training new scientists and engineers with emphasis placed on the applicable fundamentals rather than on detailed treatment of applications. It is intended to provide a background and training suitable for application of impedance spectroscopy to a broad range of applications such as corrosion, biomedical devices, semiconductors and solid-state devices, sensors, batteries, fuel cells, electrochemical capacitors, dielectric measurements, coatings, electrochromic materials, analytical chemistry, and imaging. The material is presented in a manner that facilitates sequential development of understanding and expertise either in a course or in self-study. Illustrative examples are interspersed througho

探討如何將電腦科學中的演算法原理應用到日常生活與人類決策中。作者結合心理學、認知科學與計算機科學，說明演算法不僅是電腦解題的工具，更是我們在面對生活難題時可借鑑的思考模型。本書涵蓋多種實用議題，透過演算法的視角來處理生活中的決策與權衡，例如：➤最佳停下時機（Optimal Stopping）：如何判斷在眾多選項中何時停止尋找並做出決定，如招聘或約會。➤探索與利用的平衡（Explore-Exploit Trade-off）：何時探索新機會，何時利用已知資源。➤排序與組織：提升查找效率的策略。➤快取管理：如何在有限記憶空間中有效保留重要資訊。➤工作排程與切換成本：如何管理多任務與優先順序。➤貝氏定理（Bayes's Rule）：結合先驗知識與新資訊做出推論。➤放寬問題限制：在無解或計算困難的情況下，尋求「夠好」的近似解。➤隨機性與資源管理：利用隨機策略在不確定環境下取得良好結果。➤網絡與遊戲理論：理解互動系統與多方利益的決策動態。書中強調，雖然演算法能為複雜問題提供指導，但現實生活中決策仍存在不確定性和失敗風險。重要的是採用合理的策略來面對時間與資源限制，並學習在不完美中作出最佳抉擇。該書還指出，人類在面對計算難題時，常能透過直覺和簡化模型達成驚人的表現。此書獲得廣泛好評，被譽為一本能讓人重新認識「演算法」不僅屬於科技領域，更是生活智慧的指導手冊。A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? Exploring how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, 'Algorithms To Live By' helps to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind. When should you switch between different tasks, and how many tas