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本書是一場需要讀者親自參與的解謎冒險。Joe、Polly 和 Sam 偶然發現一棟被遺棄的古老宅邸，屋內閃爍著奇怪的光，還留下神祕訊息。當他們在鏡子裡看見詭異的身影時，不禁開始懷疑：這裡真的有鬼嗎？透過動腦解開謎題、破解密碼、進行邏輯推理，幫助三位主角找出真相。讀者不只是旁觀者，而是冒險的一分子，每一頁都有新的線索與挑戰。書中搭配漫畫式插圖，節奏輕快，書末附有提示與解答。When Joe, Polly and Sam stumble across an abandoned manor house, with strange, glowing lights, they decide to explore. Soon, they are on the trail of mysterious messages - and then a terrifying ghostly figure appears in a mirror. Could it be real? They'll need all the help you can give them to find out, solving brain-teasers, logic puzzles and curious codes along the way.There are extra clues and answers at the back of the book. Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

《Sasha Feels Shy》由Natalia Shaloshvili創作兼繪製，是一部溫柔且富有同理心的繪本，適合小朋友及家長共讀。故事主角Sasha是一隻小狼，被邀請到Leo小老鼠家玩 。Leo很活潑，想法又多，很多事都想做，想開咖啡館、組樂團、甚至飛向月球，但這些對害羞的Sasha來說似乎太多了，讓她只想趕快回家....全書用輕鬆可愛的語調，展現Sasha內心的小劇場，也鼓勵孩子們勇敢面對害羞與不安。最後，Sasha藉由溫柔的引導與理解，逐漸敢於表達自己，並與Leo建立了友誼 。這本書非常適合用來陪伴社交適應期的幼兒，幫助他們認識害羞、學習理解別人的感受、並懂得給予耐心和支持。I just want to hide behind mummy!Sasha has been invited to a playdate at Leo's. Leo bounces up and down as he wants to play cafe, start a band, and fly to the moon. It's all too much for Sasha who wants to go back home. How can Sasha manage her shyness and show Leo that she really does want to make friends?A reassuring story for anyone who has ever felt shy, and for those of us who need more time to warm up socially. In a world that focuses on extroverts, this little wolf cub shows that introverts enjoy company too ... when they're ready to play!A funny, heartwarming picture book that explores shyness with empathy, by the award-winning creator of Pavlo Gets the Grumps.

In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free.In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe.What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? What if the dear friend who taught you so much about your self-destructive tendencies became the unstable partner with whom you disastrously reenacted every one of them? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening?All the Way to the Riveris a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving—and who yearns, at long last, for liberation.

四隻鴨子離開小池塘，準備展開大冒險。走在最後面的 Eric 卻很猶豫——他聽說大湖裡有「怪物」！朋友們笑他膽小，但當 Eric 終於鼓起勇氣一探究竟，卻發現湖底是一個充滿機械奇景與奇妙生物的奇幻世界！《Eric the Duck》是一則關於膽小鴨突破自我、展開壯麗冒險的故事，搭配超大開頁與精細插圖，將湖底奇境完整展開，讓人一頁頁慢慢欣賞。這本書不只讓孩子學習面對未知，也鼓勵他們發現世界比想像中更精彩。A larger-than-life picture book about a nervous duck who takes his courage in hand and discovers a spectacular underwater wonderlandFour ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He’s heard there’s a monster in the lake, but his friends don’t believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure.This large-format picture book features a detailed fold-out underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who’s nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters."Children who get their hands on this oversize, glossy d

Celebrate the holidays with this collection of Christmas classics, including A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and a collection of holiday short stories--together in one paperback boxed set! Celebrate the season with this collection of popular holiday stories from Christmases past. This set includes E. T. A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker, the story of a girl's Christmas gift coming to life and battling the sinister mouse king, which later inspired Tchaikovsky's popular holiday ballet. Next is A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens's renowned novella about the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge being confronted with his greed and learning the meaning of Christmas. Rounding out the set is The Twelve Classics of Christmas, a collection of twelve holiday short stories. From favorites like Clement C. Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" to lesser-known tales from beloved authors like Louisa May Alcott, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the Brothers Grimm, this anthology is

Interactively explore 150 of the world's greatest works of art with flaps, translucent pages, wheels, and hidden gems on every page.In museums, we’re often told, “look with your eyes” at the famous paintings adorning the walls. But what if a child could follow their impulse, reach out, and touch a masterpiece? In this thrilling, interactive book, kids of all ages can do just that! Going beyond the world of sight, readers will explore art like never before—opening da Vinci’s mysterious notebook, turning Mondrian’s geometric wonder, lifting flaps, spinning wheels, peeling back translucent overlays, and much, much more! Come along on this 3-D journey and discover the secrets of the masters—their techniques, tools, and inspirations—and why these works of art are still studied, revered, and cherished to this day.Featured artists include:Georges SeuratVincent van GoghMary CassattGustav KlimtMarc ChagallGeorgia O'KeeffePablo PicassoFrida KahloAndy Warholand many, many more!

媽媽成為全國最重要的政治人物後，艾莉兒一夕之間成了「總統的女兒」，全國關注的焦點。大家都說她應該成為自閉症青少年的榜樣，但她只想安靜地當自己。朋友開始變得陌生，說話變得困難，世界變得好大──卻沒有容身之處。這是一個關於十三歲女孩如何在眾聲喧嘩中，找回自我聲音的故事。溫柔描繪成長的不安與勇氣，也寫進了那些無法被簡單定義的青春心事。From the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark comes a new heartfelt and timely novel for middle-grade and teen readers. Aeriel Sharpe doesn’t want to be anyone’s role model. But, when her mother is elected to be the most important politician in the country (yes, that one), she is thrust into the spotlight. With the world’s eyes on her, friends don’t seem that friendly and she feels trapped by everyone’s expectations. They want her to be the voice of every autistic teenager, but Aeriel must find a way to speak for herself…It’s not easy being thirteen… and it’s even harder when you’re the most famous teenager in the country“One of the most exciting talents on the children’s publishing scene and... has transformed the representation of neurodivergent children in literature." The Bookseller

When Jack magics his friend Charlie through an interdimensional portal to an island full of bad fairies, he realizes he might have broken one rule too many. Can he rescue his best friend? And what sor

《When We Were Monsters》是 Jennifer Niven 於 2025 年推出的全新青少年心理驚悚小說。故事發生在一所精英寄宿學校，一名教師的突然死亡，揭開了一連串祕密與謊言。每位學生似乎都隱藏著動機，也都拼命想守住不為人知的一面。隨著真相逐步揭開，校園氛圍在懸疑、心理博弈與暗黑學院風格中愈加緊繃。這是 Jennifer Niven 不同於以往感人故事的全新挑戰，她將自己大學時期遭遇誣陷的親身經歷融入小說，使作品更顯真實與深刻。除了緊張刺激的情節，也細膩描繪了青春成長的矛盾與掙扎。對於熱愛 懸疑、心理驚悚與 dark academia 的青少年讀者，這將是一部不容錯過的作品。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes “a standout dark academia thriller” (e. lockhart, author of We Were Liars) about the monsters who walk among us—even in the glittering upper echelons of society.A dead teacher at an elite boarding school. Four students who had every reason to want her gone. Who is the monster?At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam—an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school’s founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed seas. Only one of the chose

《Moomin’s Little Library》收錄四本迷你硬頁書，分別描繪小小孩的一天：早晨起床、室內遊戲、戶外活動與睡前時光。以明亮色彩與經典的 Tove Jansson 插圖呈現，尺寸適合幼兒小手翻閱，是初次接觸繪本或作為嬰兒禮物的理想選擇。這套溫馨小書盒讓最年幼的讀者也能走進可愛的姆明谷世界。Moomin's Little Library is a sweet collection of four chunky mini board books in a handy slipcase. With bright colours and beautiful illustrations, each book features a moment in the day of a little one – morning routine, indoor play, outdoor play and bedtime, perfect as a first baby gift or for the littlest of Moomin fans!In this beautiful new range of baby books, Tove Jansson's much-loved world of the Moomins is brought to life for the very tiniest of bookworms. Discover more marvellous Moomin stories:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMy First Moomin: Best FriendsMy First Moomin: Be Brave, MoominMoomin's First 100 Words: A lift-the-flap bookMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap BookMoomin's Peekaboo Night Night: A Lift-and-FInd Book

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Autumn Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it.But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Autumn Festival?For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Stolen Storybook.

Follow Lion around the house as he tidies up, does the hoovering and cleans in the dishes in this delightfully interactive board book. Full of novelties for little hands, including flaps, sliders and wheels, it's a charming and hands-on introduction to the grown-up tasks that fascinate toddlers. With engaging text that lends itself perfectly to repeated reading and characterful illustration from Nicola Kent, Lion's Cleaning Day is the ideal book for any little one who has ever wanted to get involved with what the grown-ups are doing!

詩詞，是心靈的音符青花，是瓷器的水墨白地青花，間裝五色，為今古之冠。──明．沈德符作者以深厚的文化底蘊，帶領讀者走入詩詞與瓷藝交織的璀璨世界，解讀各式不同青花瓷的紋飾和造型。其中有貫穿古今的典故、東西文化的交會、伊斯蘭樣式的影響、歷史源流的演變，詩詞故事的敘說、獻禮祭祀的用器、佛教寶相花紋的隱喻、密教梵文的種子字、《易經》的天地之數等，埋藏其中的深意不一而足，值得細細品味思索。在逐步的推敲琢磨中，漸漸領略青花的詩意、藝術與風采，滿目繽紛而美不勝收。《青花宴》以詩意的筆觸賞析青花瓷的風華，六章如六道風景，各自鋪陳稀世珍品、瑞獸花鳥、歲月流光，串聯古詩意境與瓷器紋飾，讓讀者在閱讀中與千年前的工匠與詩人對話。這不僅是一本談青花瓷的書，更是一場穿越時間的文化盛宴。Step into a luminous world where poetry meets porcelain. This elegant volume invites readers on a lyrical journey through the Ming dynasty's finest blue and white ceramics—each chapter titled after a classical Chinese poem and interpreted through the lens of verse.With refined scholarship and poetic sensitivity, the author unveils how the spirit of ancient poems echoes in the form, motif, and glaze of porcelain masterpieces. A banquet of beauty and meaning awaits—where every vessel tells a story, and every poem reveals a hidden glaze of time.【本書特色】◎瓷器的收藏，作者認為不僅在於鑑識是否為到代的真品，還在於藝術上是否有可取之處、是否在器用之外別具詩意。一如徐悲鴻所言：「寧買假而似真，不買真而似假。」因此，更值得品味的，是青花瓷上展現的意境與祕境，此即本書意旨所在，這是一本市

Join Mickey and Friends for 12 short stories to celebrate Christmas in this 208-page padded storybook collection! Ring in the holiday season with Mickey & Friends in this collection of 12 short festive stories!Mickey & Friends are celebrating Christmas in this padded storybook collection of 12 very merry read-aloud tales! These stories are designed to be read in only 5 minutes, making them excellent for bedtime, naptime, storytime, or anytime. No matter how busy your schedule is, 5-minue stories are perfect for building excitement for Christmas while helping your child get into the habit of reading a little bit every day! These joyful stories featuring Mickey & Friends are sure to capture the attention of your little one, making storytime something they are excited to settle down for.

本書以音樂互動的方式，重新演繹《Hansel and Gretel》這個經典童話。故事中，兄妹倆被派進森林採草莓，卻誤闖女巫出沒的神祕世界，一段緊張又奇幻的冒險就此展開。閱讀時，孩子只要按下每一頁的音樂按鈕，就能聽見取自作曲家 Engelbert Humperdinck 樂曲的管弦樂片段，讓故事情節與音樂情緒自然連結。本書不只說故事，也引導孩子認識古典音樂。書後收錄作曲家簡介，並逐段介紹樂曲中使用的樂器與節奏，搭配名詞小辭典，幫助孩子理解音樂的魅力。精緻插畫與按鍵互動設計，讓親子共讀成為一場結合想像、聆聽與學習的美好體驗。Discover the enchanting magic of Hansel and Gretel in this musical reimagining of Humperdinck's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Humperdinck's score. On the edge of the woods live Hansel and Gretel with their parents. One day their mother is furious at them for not completing their household chores and sends the siblings into the woods to pick some strawberries. But these are no ordinary woods. They are home to an evil witch who delights in baking children into gingerbread men and eating them! Discover what happens to Hansel and Gretel in this magical retelling of the famous Grimms' fairy tale. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes o

來自WEBTOON平台的《Hooky》系列，從線上連載轉為實體出版，是一部融合幽默、魔法與成長的圖像小說。雙胞胎主角Dani與Dorian錯過了通往魔法學校的校車，只好自己尋找學習之路，沒想到卻揭開命運的另一層面紗。Experience the epic New York Times bestselling graphic novel series Hooky, from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON, in this beautiful three-book box set!Two twins, one prophecy, and a whole lot of hijinks. From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes a fantastical story about twin siblings Dani and Dorian, who have missed the bus to magic school and scramble to find a mentor to teach them before their parents find out.Enter Dani and Dorian's magical world through all three of these paperback editions in a page-turning epic journey.Based on the beloved webcomic from WEBTOON, this beautiful box set is a great deal and the perfect gift for any fan's library!

Tess再一次被捲入權力的旋渦——這次，是一場看似平凡卻暗藏殺機的學生會選舉。對身處華府的菁英子弟而言，這不只是競選，更是家族勢力的延伸與試煉。選戰進行中，謊言、操控、威脅接踵而來。Tess明白知識等於力量，但在這個遊戲裡，知道太多也可能讓人付出最沉重的代價。This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Knowledge is power, but secrets can kill . . . For Tess Kendrick, a student at the elite Hardwicke School, making problems disappear runs in the family. But Tess has another legacy, too, one that involves power and the making of political dynasties. When Tess is asked to run a classmate's campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of Washington D.C. elite, even a high school election can have life-shattering consequences. What starts out as a friendly competition soon turns into a deadly struggle for control. Tess knows better than most that power is currency, but she's about to discover firsthand that power always comes with a price and no one can be trusted . . . Previously

Books six through nine, including Unlocked Book 8.5, of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeated. The Neverseen have had their victories--but the battle is far from over. It's time to change tactics. Make sacrifices. Reexamine everything. Maybe even time for Sophie to trust her enemies. All paths lead to Nightfall--an ominous door to an even more ominous place--and Sophie and her friends strike a dangerous bargain to get there. But nothing can prepare them for what they discover. Sophie must face down ruthless enemies, uncover secrets of her past, and discover the true meaning of power...and evil. Unlocked Book 8.5 offers alternating perspectives from Sophie and Keefe following the events of Legacy and includes a comprehensive guide to the world of the Lost Cities--plus fun bonuses like

“An odyssey of action and awe.” —The New York TimesThe remarkable next novel from Matt Haig, the author of #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Library, with more than nine million copies sold worldwide“What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don’t understand yet…”When retired math teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her. She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the island, Grace searches for answers about her friend’s life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.Story Locale:Ibiza, Spain

★《The Baby Dragon Cafe》暢銷續集，延續魅力與奇幻魔法世界。★結合奇幻與現代生活，溫馨又幽默，適合喜歡輕鬆奇幻浪漫故事的讀者。★情節輕快而富有情感深度，帶來積極正向的閱讀體驗。★適合成人與年輕成人讀者，特別是喜歡魔法奇幻和浪漫結合的作品。《The Baby Dragon Bakery》是A. T. Qureshi所著的一本奇幻愛情小說，屬於「The Baby Dragon」系列，是暢銷作《The Baby Dragon Cafe》的續作。故事圍繞主角拉維妮亞（Lavinia），她擁有一個充滿愛的家庭，還有一隻可愛的寵物寶寶龍，生活看似完美。小說結合了奇幻元素與浪漫情節，描繪了家庭、友誼與愛情之間的微妙關係。這本書涵蓋了成長、親情與自我發現的主題，與同時融合魔法與日常生活的溫馨氛圍，適合喜歡奇幻浪漫、帶有奇趣元素和溫情故事的成人及年輕讀者。THE coziest friends-to-lovers fantasy romance of 2025Will it be a recipe for romance? Or a friendship up in flames?Lavinia has it all. A loving family (complete with adorable pet baby dragon). A place at university training to be a magical animal vet. And a part-time job at the enchanting Baby Dragon Cafe. The only thing she doesn’t have is her one true love: Theo.Theo is the local baker and her best friend. On paper, they’re perfect: he’s funny, she’s witty. He’s sweet, and she’s a little salty. That’s why they’ve been friends for as long as they can remember. They’ve never been without one another – and it’

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

★ 牛津大學×暗黑學院風，揭開菁英世界的致命祕密★ 好友之死讓她成為頭號嫌疑人，真相與未來同時崩塌★ 《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》讀者必讀，全新YA犯罪懸疑強作當夢想成為犯罪現場，她該如何證明自己？好友離奇死亡，她成為唯一嫌疑人。在權力與偏見交織的世界裡，她必須親手揭開真相。本書融合暗黑學院氛圍與高張力推理，是一場關於真相、身份與勇氣的青春試煉。*A BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH*For fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder and The Secret History, this riveting murder mystery thriller from a brilliant new voice in YA fiction explores themes of privilege, prejudice and identity.Eva has one dream: to study English at Oxford University. Not only will she receive a world-class education – getting into Oxford is a pass to freedom.But when Eva and her best friend George are invited to Interview Week, they find themselves part of a kill-or-be-killed competition on an anonymous student forum, Oxford Slays. When Eva finds George dead on the steps of a statue in the college, she knows he’s been murdered – but all eyes are now on her. Can she clear her name, catch the true killer and win her place at Beecham College?Eva has one week to prove her innocence,

“Enchanting and imaginative, this gentle, playful picture book addresses an anxious child’s need to find control.” - The GuardianA tender picture and insightful read-aloud picture book about anxiety: showing children aged 3-7 years old they do not have to carry their worries alone – there’s always room under your umbrella for someone else.The debut picture book from the award-winning Sarah Crossan, stunningly illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, illustrator of The Paper Dolls by Julia Donaldson.Tallulah doesn’t like the rain. It spoils her new dress. It makes her favourite biscuits soggy. It ruins EVERYTHING. So, she gets an umbrella from Grandma. For a while, she feels better… But is one umbrella enough? Talullah worries about rain thundering down, and washing her away. She decides that she needs complete protection. So she gets another TOTALLY BIG umbrella and under her umbrella house, Talullah feels safe.But … is Talullah missing out on all the fun happening around her? How can she manage h

2025’s INSTANT No.1 SUNDAY TIMES best-seller from the author of YELLOWFACEPrepare for one hell of a journey…'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' RED2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?'Literary super-stardom does

Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams….Nor will the fact that her ri

About the Book:'Katabasis is a formidable, timeless work, destined to be a modern classic' OLIVIE BLAKE'Katabasis is more than a novel to savor. This book is an experience. I envy those who get to read it for the first time' REBECCA ROSS'A witty, gory, harrowing ride' LEIGH BARDUGOKatabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That’s if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?2025’s most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new novel by Sunday Times Number One Bestseller R.F. Kuang.

**WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD for Young People's Literature**This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school, now in paperback!"The exact type of book I would've loved, andneeded, as a kid."— Jasmine Warga,New York Timesbestselling author of and Newbery Honor recipient forOther Words for HomeSeventh grade begins, and Kareem’s already fumbled it.His best friend moved away, he messed up his tryout for the football team, and because of his heritage, he was voluntoldto show the new kid—a Syrian refugee with a thick and embarrassing accent—around school. Just when Kareem thinks his middle school life has imploded, the hotshot QB promises to get Kareem another tryout for the squad. There’s a catch: to secure that chance, Kareem must do something he knows is wrong.Then, like a surprise blitz, Kareem’s mom returns to Syria to help her family but can’t make it back h

From award-winning children's book author-illustrator Charise Mericle Harper comes a one-of-a-kind chapter book perfect for fans of the Narwhal and Jelly and Kondo & Kezumi series. After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: "The Shindig is coming!" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? When the blue jay finally reaches the party-prepping crew, all that pep turns to panic. The blue jay's message wasn't an invitation. It was a warning! THE SHINDIG IS COMING! Hooves, claws, and paws scatter when the mysterious forest visitors arrive at last. And opossum faints. Again. Find out what Mouse heard, what Bear said, and what Opossum missed in The Shindig Is Coming! Charise Mericle Har

當Cassie收到一封「你是得獎者！」的神祕信，她以為夢想都能實現：有自己的房間、開心旅行、重新找回朋友……但真的得獎，就能填補心中的空缺嗎？An Indie BestsellerA Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerNPR Best of 20252025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsMega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy a mansion and get her own bedroom. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend

Now in paperback! The first book of a landmark new fantasy series, in which two kids race to save the world’s last magical place and the impossible creatures who live there.“An instant classic from one of the most gifted storytellers of our time,Impossible Creaturesis an astonishing miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner forThe One and Only IvanThe day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help.Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dar

Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION— only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector’s hardcover features stenciled edges, case effects, and illustrated endpapers.Dante’sInfernomeetsSusanna Clarke’sPiranesiin this all-new dark academia fantasyfrom R. F. Kuang, the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofBabel and Yellowface,in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor’s soul—perhaps at the cost of their own.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:The story of a hero’s descent to the underworldAlice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.Grimes is now in

莊子－庖丁替文惠君解剖牛隻之「道」化境－庖丁的手腳肩動作和刀子出入筋骨縫隙的聲音，無不完美自得庖丁說：我剖牛所用的不是技術而是「道」初時：剖牛眼中只看見一條牛三年：不再只是一條牛，而是牛身上的筋骨脈絡結構此後：剖牛已「心領神會」，不用眼睛看了境界：又砍又割－割而不砍－不割更不砍肉掉下來沒痛苦自然而死亡－無入而不自得……本書係以熱門的生態環境及社會文化脈絡的發展，來看臺灣教保的變遷為「經」；《幼兒教育及照顧法》的公布施行，以及「後幼照法」時代幼兒學習主體與圖像，和關鍵人物「教保服務人員」的專業素養與生涯的精進增能為「緯」；在這樣「經」與「緯」錯綜複雜的發展過程，臺灣的幼兒教保工作是否達到「庖丁」與「文惠君」剖牛之「道」的境界，是本書作者對幼保工作「應然面」與「實然面」勾勒的願景與實踐產能的期許。何飛鵬對「自慢」的剖述：隱含了一個人一輩子的承諾與永遠的理想追逐；「自慢」是追根究柢的研究；「自慢」是期待呈現最完美的自己，讓別人得到最大的滿足。「巧」的奧妙是人人所愛與所追求的，但是「回歸基本點」卻真正是巧思奇謀的開始——「Back to Basic」而非「Back to Magic」……。

──破萬讀者狂推！機率思考【威力加強版】再升級──人生贏家，都是機率贏家！當別人還在碰運氣，你已經靠「機率思考」與「莊家優勢」的思路，逆襲人生！▋套書第一冊：機率思考：職業賭徒與華爾街巨鱷的高勝算思維法，面對機率、風險和不確定性的34堂防彈思考課從華爾街、拉斯維加斯到商業世界，為什麼只有5％贏家有「敢於和上帝玩骰子」的勇氣，而95％的人卻只能當受命運擺布的傻瓜？★ 熱銷逾20,000冊，暢銷慶功版！★ 英國皇家統計學會研究員、《BBC Focus》專欄作家羅伯‧麥修斯代表作★ 人生賽局中，面對不確定性，高手如何做決策？當資訊超載時，贏家如何找真相？★ 該Pass？還是要All in？面對機率、風險和不確定性的「34堂防彈思考課」★ 別讓「線性思考」與「直覺」誤導你的決策，看懂本書所謂的機率，從此不再當理盲傻瓜頂尖贏家都知道：數字會說謊，常識不可靠……唯有學會「機率思考」，才能持續累積籌碼，取得最終勝利！人生在世，我們永遠無法擺脫不確定性，以及隱伏其中的風險。幸好，我們擁有迎戰「未知」的武器：機率學。本書取材自日常生活，以豐沛淺白的筆觸，為讀者揭開千變萬化的機率樣貌，以及它幾乎無所不包、令人大開眼界的精采應用： 金融海嘯真是「25個標準差」的罕見事件，連天才也無力回天嗎？ 美式足球隊中的22名球員，生日相差一天的機率有多高？（答案超乎想像！） 花小錢買心安的延長保固，為什麼是商人的高獲利保證？ 準確率達80％的癌症篩檢驗出陽性，為何你還能抱持83％未罹癌的機率？ 穿梭地震帶、營運逾五十年的日本新幹線，卻不曾有乘客因地震喪生，憑什麼？ 二戰時，圖靈破解德軍自豪的Enigma密碼機，關鍵居然源自某個「冷僻歪理」…… 數據探勘正流行，問題是，你如何辨識從數據中挖到的是金礦？還是垃圾？超有趣！Step by Step揭示機率定理及其應用，本書將幫助我們蛻變成更聰明的賽局參與者，洞悉95％輸家無法突破的思維謬誤！本書的目的之一，就是透過揭示機率定理及其應用，使讀者理解日常生活中的機率事件。你會讀到如何運用這些定理預測巧合，幫助你在商場上與生活中做出更佳決策，藉以明智地解讀從投資建議，到醫療診斷等種種與人生攸關的事物。▋套書第二冊：莊家優勢：MIT數學天才的機率思考，人生贏家都是機率贏家【電影《決勝21點》真人實踐版】＼ 大吉大利，今晚吃雞！ ／一個橫掃賭場與商業世

Playful, interactive, and full of whimsy, Sean Taylor's collection of poems invites little ones to get their fingers, hands, and wiggles ready. One little friendin the playground . . . sliding.Two little friends playing chase and . . . hiding.What better way to get little ones excited about poems than to make them part of the delivery? In the hallowed tradition of nursery rhymes and songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," this imaginative collection entices children to use their fingers, hands, and sometimes whole bodies to bring a variety of verses to life. Whether the subject is sailing ships or stomping dinosaurs, falling snow or popping bubbles, jumping onto waterslides or riding a crowded elevator, Sean Taylor's rhythmic read-aloud verses pair with Fiona Woodcock's fresh, colorful illustrations, offering clues to the finger actions kids can follow--unless they're happily acting things out already, using shapes and movements all their own.

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.It’s been a rough few weeks for Hiroto and Hideki. But after Hiroto collapsed from overwork and Hideki lost his job, the two are back in high spirits and ready to fulfill an old childhood dream! Meanwhile, there are big changes on the horizon for Natsumi, and Yomogi’s love life is about to take a turn she never expected!

Wilberton Academy 的戲劇社 WTS 是全校最受矚目的團體，而社裡的明星 Elizabeth Woodward——美貌與才華兼具——卻在首演後離奇身亡。警方斷定為自殺，轉學生 Abby Kita 卻懷疑真相另有隱情。她開始追查這所名校的內幕，發現每個人似乎都藏著不能說的秘密。由 Eisner 獎得主 Mariko Tamaki 與插畫家 Nicole Goux 共同創作，本書以漫畫、信件與報導交織而成，節奏俐落、層次豐富。這不只是一起命案的解謎，更是一場青春、名望與真實之間的角力。Kirkus Reviews Best YA Mystery & Thriller of 2025A compelling, propulsive YA graphic novel mystery from acclaimed Eisner Award-winning author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki, and Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Goux At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society--a.k.a. the WTS--and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it's no surprise she's starring as Juliet in the WTS's performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. But when she's found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Transfer student Abby Kita was one

Ghost-Spider and Reptil fromSpidey and His Amazing Friendsteam up to defend the Stark Center in this original Marvel chapter book with black-and-white illustrations throughout!The supervillain Rhino is after one of Tony Stark’s inventions, threatening young super heroes at the Stark Center. To thwart his plan, Ghost-Spider teams up with Reptil. Can they defeat Rhino?Find out in this chapter book that’s perfect for Marvel fans beginning to read on their own or for reading aloud!

成長的路上總有點混亂，但慢慢來也沒關係。90年代的Elise和其他女孩不太一樣，當大家開始關注戀愛時，她更喜歡和朋友玩耍、畫畫、錄卡帶，享受童年時光。《怪怪成長日記》像是Elise的繪圖日記，記錄她童年的煩惱與快樂，也讓我們看見創作如何成為她的力量，陪她走過那些不太一樣的日子。Growing up is always just a little too much for a kid to handle, but taking your time is all it takes.Tweeny-bopper Elise knows she’s different, but kind of just chalks it up to being a weirdo. And in the 90s, who isn’t? Other girls might be shifting their attention to boys, but Elise is putting the freeze on all that adult stuff to get lost in play with her besties and pour her energy into making her art. Besides, what’s the point in rushing when being a kid is such a blast?In True Colors: Growing Up Weird in the 90s, Elise invites readers into the pages of her diary and takes them back to a radically different time before smartphones and home computers. It’s a world where fun means going to the mall and making mix tapes on cassette, and where imagination reigns supreme! It’s also a world where making new friends can be confusing, nerve-wracking, a

＊以詩集入圍臺北國際書展大獎的詩人全新作品＊「方舟月球藝術典藏」計畫後，從月面回歸的「重返」之作＊靈巧、慧黠的敘事與反敘事，塑造如夢之夢的世界觀收錄「方舟月球藝術典藏」計畫史上最早登陸月球的華文現代詩「屬於次世代的前瞻性詩意。」——唐捐「二十世紀初期未來主義的2.0。」——鴻鴻「像是早預言好了書中世界的未來。」——鄭宜農詩人　唐捐　專序推薦詩人／鴻鴻　創作歌手、演員、寫字的人／鄭宜農啟程推薦我於是知道什麼是無力與愛並存關於詩的話題眾說紛紜當行走、用餐、看一場表演都像場博物館中的夢也許我們早就是月面上被遺忘的人？分不清日夜的軌道邊等待漲潮的人們在故事開始後被故事抵銷……詩就開始了像是空白的殘響像是我們的答案……。而詩會帶我們去哪？會不會是TO THE MOON AND BACK？