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如何完美調出高質感配色？更天然好操作的無酒精擠花蠟霜配方 大解密！專業證照老師親授 韓式工藝精髓――獻給愛手作玩蠟，更愛生活的你――…靜下來，才能再次感受生活悸動…每次蠟燭手作，都是獨一無二的美感創作。上一本《藝術蠟燭的入門指南》，從工具介紹、蠟材應用入門；這一次，Amber老師不但分享更多技法訣竅，還要教你調出高質感色彩，賦予作品更多個性；並且不藏私公開無酒精的擠花配方，讓你創作起來更加得心應手。你將能學到――1. 色彩配得好，質感就提升普普風繽紛明亮，一眼難忘；復古調樸實懷舊，滿是迷人韻味；莫蘭迪色系沉穩優雅，自帶高級感……這些風格是怎麼形成的？怎樣混搭顏色最自然？暈染效果如何同時具備流動感又不顯髒？彩度、明度、溫度、蠟材挑選，處處都是眉角，本書完整公開你不曾注意過的關鍵細節。2. 自然細膩，才能造就極致美學 滴落感甜品滿溢幸福，最適合與閨密分享；抹茶霜淇淋好清新，真想品一口夏天的滋味；牡丹、玫瑰、紫羅蘭小巧的花瓣葉形，自然又生動……仿真蠟蠋令人愛不釋手，正是因為不僅外型，連顏色和質地都一併考量了。蠟材比例怎樣調，最能呈現食物的溫潤感？花嘴角度如何變化，才能帶出自然皺褶？仿真立體感、花瓣花蕊有層次感的祕訣是……更多裱花技法和細膩工法，通通都在本書。3. 不傷荷包，就能學到韓式工藝精髓坊間開設的韓式工藝課程，動不動就上萬元起跳，口袋不夠深的人，往往望之卻步。還好，Amber老師往返韓國實地學習多年，將實作和教學經驗融會貫通，不僅分享最紮實的技法要領，還要教你展現美學和創意。一本就能學到職人級的韓式美學工藝，還不快來打包收藏～4. 25款獨家配方，為美好注入靈魂蠟材猶如蠟燭的靈魂，每一種都有各自的熔點和特性，能賦予成品不同的姿態。擠花操作上不卡卡（不卡花嘴），關鍵也在於蠟材配方，本書獨家公開，作者幾經試驗後調配出的無酒精配方，不僅成分更天然、操作上更順手，還能帶給人滿滿成就感。蠟材的調配比例沒有正確答案，不妨跟著本書想一想、靈活應用，看看結果會帶來什麼驚喜。～同場加映～ Step by step詳實解說，新手也零障礙。 搭配QR code示範影片，CP值超級高。 入模、調色、添香細節掌控，一看就懂。 蠟燭擠花製作、保存、組裝，完整說明。慢一點，靈魂才跟得上……玩蠟是靜心創作，是單純的心靈滿足，更是自己與自己的對話。

Praise forThe Problem With Problems: 'A masterclass in how to do children's self help well... the medicine will go down very easily' TELEGRAPHWhat happens if you meet a Fear? It's a frightening thing, and it's different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing's for sure... often the things you fear are more afraid of you.

Discover all the foul facts about one of the oldest universities in the world’s hometown with history’s most horrible headlines: Oxford edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical city of Oxford. From what’s buried underneath the botanical gardens and which potty professor liked to walk like a dinosaur. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Oxford :fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie – Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

From bestselling author Elise Gravel comes a book that celebrates our amazing bodies.There are all kinds of bodies. They come in different shapes and colours. They can do different things. Your body is your best friend! But EVERY body needs to be respected and celebrated.This important message of body positivity will both empower and entertain. The best body is the one that belongs to you!

Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive? A mind-blowing thriller from the author of THIS BOOK KILLS, perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus. When three girls are stranded at the grand Bramble Estate in the middle of a snowstorm, they stumble into a murder plot. Someone has poisoned wealthy Emily Vanforte in the middle of a family dinner - which means Devi, Lizzie and Jayne are trapped in the house with a killer and a mystery to solve.With knives under floorboards, vanishing guns and secret passages in the walls, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. But in a house of liars and corruption, will the girls save themselves...or learn to fit in?

INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR * FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL * NOW ON NETFLIXBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fifth volume of the beloved HEARTSTOPPER series.'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnNick and Charlie are very much in love. They've finally said those three little words, and Charlie has almost persuaded his mum to let him sleep over at Nick's house ... But with Nick goin

同步學會：英語和理財方法學得越好，會越來越有錢百萬高薪族最佳跳板銀行金融業上班必備！專為想學銀行金融英語者編寫測驗練習：檢視學習成果績效學校、企業人士、銀行金融相關工作皆適用擁有專業銀行知識，商場、個人金融管理，無往不利存款、提款、投資、理財、銀行金融，情境英語脫口說 國內唯一最佳銀行金融英語學習書老師、學生最好的金融、理財英語教材學校、企業人士、銀行金融相關工作者，皆適用Step by step，學好銀行金融、和理財英語快速成為令人羡慕的百萬高薪族！【學好銀行金融英語的好處】世界各國金融體系已然形成一個共同體！不過，不論小到個人存提款，或大到跨國企業的銀行業務往來，英語仍是共同語言。本公司因應趨勢來臨、商業人士及一般大眾的需求，特聘金融界專家編寫：「銀行金融英語 看這本就夠了」，以深入淺出的方式，介紹銀行的各項服務業務，讓您輕鬆學會銀行金融英語。在金融相關行業上班，年薪動輒百萬、千萬，是屬於令人欣羡的高薪族。除此之外，還可以和有錢人、全球頂尖企業家往來，所以，為了創造美好的人生，非學好銀行金融英語不可。本書幫助您，心想事成。【一石二鳥】◆銀行金融英語學得越好，會越來越有錢◆本書讓您同步學會英語&理財觀念● Deposits and Withdrawals (存提款)● Credit Cards and Loans (信用卡和貸款)● Banking Online (網路銀行)● Transferring and Exchanging Money (轉帳和匯兌)1. 迅速提升英語能力2. 打好金融理財觀念3. 快速學會財務管理訣竅。【本書特色】◆本書編寫主要特色：是會話情境，豐富實用。以會話的方式模擬真實的情境，期望能用簡單的英語會話，明白表達出你的需求，使你在接觸銀行業務時，能無往不利，成功完成交易。◆課後測驗練習：在每篇對話後附有文末測驗，讓你在學習銀行金融英語會話的同時，訓練你的聽力及閱讀能力，加深你對文章的印象，也有助於增強英語實力。【競爭力更強】◆本書專為老師、學生、一般大眾、企業人士、中小企業經營

國內獨創快速背誦訣竅的多益單字攻畋本NEW TOEIC金色證書輕鬆到手，看這本就夠了！◆學霸提高分數的3竅門──精準學習、講求效率、追求高分●本書是學霸考多益的必讀單字書●針對考生的盲點，提供快速又有效的背誦訣竅●超高效快速記憶心法，快速提升單字記憶力●多益考前衝刺、提高分數，最佳攻略本【首創單字記憶秘訣】據語言學首創單字記憶秘訣，徹底改良傳統多益單字書的缺點與局限。讀者可以分三個階段來記憶多益單字。◆第一階段：以一記多，用已知單字推知未知單字此書精心設計的編輯方式，讓讀者先利用同義字、反義字、音標等，初步掌握字義與發音。若在此階段仍無法記住單字，則進入第二階段的學習。◆第二階段：用推敲法，從上下文理解字義於例句中前後，推敲單字的字義與用法，就可以在短時間內大幅增進字彙理解能力。若在此階段仍無法記住單字，則進入第三階段的學習。◆第三階段：獨創的「背誦秘訣」，可以建立永恆記憶以一記多的單字記憶法，可以彌補全英語教學的不足，更可補強中英對照的學習方式，每一單字根據字首字根、諧音、故事聯想等方法中，精選最快速、有效、合適的背誦要領，考生只需看過一遍，就能永遠記住。因此本書絕對是您衝刺多益900分的，最佳教材與工具書。【教您快速背好單字】◆全母語學習法先不要看中文解釋，試著以英文、反義字，猜出單字意義，再利用例句前後文，推敲單字，您就可以在短時間內，大幅增進字彙理解能力。◆中文輔助記憶用中文翻譯輔助，了解單字與例句意義。若在記憶上仍有困難，則藉「背誦訣竅」記憶。◆階段式學習法階段式母語學習法，彌補全母語教學的不足，更增加中英對照的學習方式，是背誦多益單字的最速捷徑。【本書特色】NEW TOEIC新制多益單字，教學&教材的徹底改良◆Step 1 利用同、反義字、音標等，初步掌握字義與發音◆Step 2 從上下文自然理解字義，再從英文例句中，前後推敲單字用法◆Step 3 藉「背誦訣竅」建立永恆記憶，教學融合字根字首字尾、諧音、故事聯想等，看過一次，就能永遠記住，一輩子忘不了！【內容重點】◆電腦嚴選職場13大類頻考單字，先拆解再整合，非常有趣，真的不用背，直接印入腦裡，一生難忘，舉一反三，快速擴充單字力，強化考試信心。◆全部命中例句的選擇方向是根據NEW TOEIC的宗旨和個人程度及狀況的不同來分類，都是根據模擬考題方式編寫，只寫必考題，命中率極高。◆迅速提升英語聽．讀

Veronica Mars gets a fantastical twist in this novel about a girl with a transferrable consciousness, who uses her power for good, only to have it turned on her when someone uses her body to commit murder. Now she must solve the crime before the killer comes after her.Caught red handed... for a crime she didn't commit.It’s an open secret at Harvey Davis High School that Tia Dante can solve all your problems (for a fee, of course). As one of the few blessed with the genetic gift of transferable consciousness, she can slip inside your mind and do your dirty work—humiliate your cheating boyfriend, bring a bully to his knees, tell your boss where to stick it—and then return your body with no one the wiser. No task is too awkward, and unlike the competition, she takes care of business without peeking at your goods. Her rules are simple: pay in full, don’t report her side hustle to the government, and let her gorge on all the foods that would otherwise send her and her weak stomach fleeing t

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it’s like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend?When Jeremy’s family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it’s going to be the same old story. The outsiders’ kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he’s never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe at school they only let you read about crafting and never try it yourself. But that doesn’t mean Valda has to be so rude!But that’s not the only trouble Valda’s family has brought with them. They’re here with a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do—working together, stealing resources, and terrorizing the folks who live

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the funny and thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new snow country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find t

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When Wilson receives a laptop to help with his schoolwork, he''s obsessed! The Internet is an amazing place. In seconds, he can find answers to any question he asks. But soon, the screen becomes too all-consuming and Wilson doesn''t spend any time off of it! It''s almost like he isn''t there anymore. Can Wilson go back to life before screens?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by couns

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本書為《Minecraft》圖像小說第1-3集合輯，描寫主角群在方塊世界中展開冒險，面對怪物、危機與成長挑戰。結合友情與熱血情節，搭配獨家海報，是 Minecraft 粉絲與圖像小說入門讀者的首選收藏。Collecting all three volumes of the very first graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics set in the world of Minecraft!Tyler’s life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Tyler, Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace spend their days going on countless adventures together in the expansive block world, always on the lookout for a new challenge. Along the way monsters, pirates, bullies, and the dangers of the Nether will push them to the breaking point. But there is nothing these friends can’t overcome together!Collects Minecraft Volumes 1–3 in one beautiful omnibus.Story Locale:The world of Minecraft

A warm and funny eco-adventure with a clever message about looking after our blue planet, perfect for budding David Attenboroughs! When Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.But Odd Fish isn't the only creature who needs Little Fish's help. Turtle has a tummy ache and Octopus's tentacles are tangled. Clever readers will spot the one thing that links them all . . . plastic. Maybe Odd Fish doesn't belong in the sea after all? Eight million tonnes of plastic find their way into our oceans and rivers every year. That's equal to dumping one rubbish truck every minute into the sea!This urgent problem is highlighted for the youngest readers with gentle humour and engaging characters, and offers practical ways we we can all make a real difference to protect our oceans and the creatures that live in them, and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyo

A novelty series with multiple sliders!Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute Christmas-themed book - and want to read it again and again.9781839946783 Peekaboo Santa-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)9781839946769 Peekaboo Lion-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)9781839945939 Peekaboo Pumpkin-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)9781839943362 Peekaboo Moon-with 10 sliders and a mirror! (硬頁書)

In nineteenth century France, ex-thief Jean Valjean is released from prison and vows to mend his ways. He rescues a young girl from sad circumstances and adopts Cosette as his daughter. But as revolution sweeps France, the merciless Inspector Javert is determined to put Valjean back behind bars. Can Valjean ever truly escape his past, protect Cosette and find redemption?Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:十九世紀的法國，前小偷冉阿讓出獄後發誓要改過自新。 他從悲傷的環境中救出了一名年輕女孩，並收養了珂賽特作為他的女兒。 但隨著革命席捲法國，無情的督察沙威決心將冉阿讓重新投入監獄。 冉阿讓能否真正擺脫過去，保護珂賽特並找到救贖？取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能力。文化多樣性：潛入世界各地永恆的故事和民間傳說的世界！ 我們的書籍以深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間

Oscar和Molly無意間捲入了一場史上最奇妙的聖誕任務——拯救整個聖誕節！當聖誕故事的角色一一「墜落」到村裡，他們必須齊心協力，讓這一切回到正軌。Jenny Pearson 融合幽默與真摯，創造出一部既歡笑又充滿節慶魔法的小說，也悄悄訴說了家人、信任與希望的意義。搭配書中親子活動，適合冬日共讀，為節慶增添一抹暖意。"All I want for Christmas is for everyone to read this book." A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief"A gorgeous, heartwarming story full of hope, humour and love. The perfect gift for Christmas." Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear When Oscar and Molly rush outside to investigate a crash in the night, they're not expecting to find a dazed Angel Gabriel wandering around their grandparents' back garden.And they're certainly not expecting to find themselves in a race to save Christmas. But if they don't track down a missing shepherd, wise man, donkey and the actual Mary and Joseph, who've all crash-landed in Chipping Bottom, not only will Christmas cease to exist, but they will too. Operation Nativity is on.Featuring fun festive activities to try with your family! Praise for Jenny Pearson:WINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LO

When young Mary Lennox suddenly loses her parents, she moves into her uncle''s manor. Lonely and sad, the only comfort Mary has is exploring the manor''s grounds. Then, she discovers an old, abandoned garden. With two unexpected friends, Mary gets to work. Is everything in the garden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:當年輕的瑪麗·倫諾克斯突然失去父母時，她搬進了叔叔的莊園。 瑪麗孤獨而悲傷，唯一的安慰就是探索莊園的土地。 然後，她發現了一個古老的、廢棄的花園。 瑪麗和兩個意想不到的朋友一起開始工作。 花園裡的一切都死了嗎，或者瑪麗能讓它復活嗎？取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能力。文化多樣性：潛入世界各地永恆的故事和民間傳說的世界！ 我們的書籍以深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間故事為特色，向孩子們介紹經得起時間考驗的故事。

風靡港澳、歐美和東南亞，最完整的「擬真食物蠟燭」完整教學！技法創新者端端傾囊相授，從魚丸湯、月餅、珍珠奶茶，到和菓子、楊枝甘露、炸湯圓……從中式到西式，從小吃、甜點到飲料，Step by step教你用有趣的技巧，做出逼真度100%的美食蠟燭！● 第一本以台灣經典小吃為主題的蠟燭工具書● 捨棄傳統模具，要攪拌、揉捏、塗刷、用冰淇淋勺都可以！● 收錄關鍵技法教學影片，燒賣皮、珍珠、沙茶醬……通通學得會。● 獨家！收錄紫水晶洞蠟燭教學，送禮自用兩相宜。● 憑購書折價券，享83Studio藝術學院課程優惠（使用期限至2024.1.31）【從觀察、調色到塑型、上色，循序漸進的教學步驟】仔細觀察永遠是第一步！烤玉米的每顆玉米都有刷上醬汁？花枝丸還是鱈魚丸的疙瘩多？兩者塑型方法有差別？運用手指、指節、冰淇淋勺……各種你意想不到的塑型方式，都能讓作品更擬真。【揮別傳統模具，應用蠟的特性呈現食物質感】軟果凍蠟適合做魚丸湯，大豆蠟適合做餅乾？一般蠟燭僅靠模具製作，本書列出「10種蠟材選擇特性表」「模具選擇表」，教你如何運用不同蠟材、如何自行翻模，創作之路不再無所適從。【8大單色打基礎，不需花大錢買多色顏料盒】荷包蛋的蛋黃偏深黃，滷蛋蛋黃偏淺黃？食物蠟燭要逼真，顏色調對很重要！不同於其他教學書需買各種特定色塊，本書只需準備8色，即可模擬得維妙維肖。從基礎蠟燭技法開始教，新手也沒問題。收錄關鍵技法示範影片，隨時上課都ok！

When young Mary Lennox suddenly loses her parents, she moves into her uncle''s manor. Lonely and sad, the only comfort Mary has is exploring the manor''s grounds. Then, she discovers an old, abandoned garden. With two unexpected friends, Mary gets to work. Is everything in the garden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:當年輕的瑪麗·倫諾克斯突然失去父母時，她搬進了叔叔的莊園。 瑪麗孤獨而悲傷，唯一的安慰就是探索莊園的土地。 然後，她發現了一個古老的、廢棄的花園。 瑪麗和兩個意想不到的朋友一起開始工作。 花園裡的一切都死了嗎，或者瑪麗能讓它復活嗎？取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能力。文化多樣性：潛入世界各地永恆的故事和民間傳說的世界！ 我們的書籍以深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間故事為特色，向孩子們介紹經得起時間考驗的故事。

A sparkling new Christmas title in the hit novelty series with multiple sliders!Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text and surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers!With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread this beautiful book is packed full of fun!From Camilla Reid and Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning team behind the bestselling Felt Flaps Where's Mr? series. Connecting with faces and playing peekaboo is one of the first games that babies play. It's why the very youngest of children will love this cute Christmas-themed book - and want to read it again and again.Also available: Peekaboo Cow, Peekaboo Apple, Peekaboo Bear, Peekaboo Sun, Peekaboo Love, Peekaboo House, Peekaboo Moon, Peekaboo Chick, Peekaboo Baby, Peekaboo Pumpkin and Peekaboo Lion

In nineteenth century France, ex-thief Jean Valjean is released from prison and vows to mend his ways. He rescues a young girl from sad circumstances and adopts Cosette as his daughter. But as revolution sweeps France, the merciless Inspector Javert is determined to put Valjean back behind bars. Can Valjean ever truly escape his past, protect Cosette and find redemption?Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:十九世紀的法國，前小偷冉阿讓出獄後發誓要改過自新。 他從悲傷的環境中救出了一名年輕女孩，並收養了珂賽特作為他的女兒。 但隨著革命席捲法國，無情的督察沙威決心將冉阿讓重新投入監獄。 冉阿讓能否真正擺脫過去，保護珂賽特並找到救贖？取材自亞洲與西方的經典故事，《Pop! Lit for Kids》將它們重新想像成易於閱讀的故事，為經典故事提供了完美的介紹。 來自世界各地最受歡迎的故事已被改編成能夠讓世界各地的孩子們興奮和娛樂的形式。系列特點：增強詞彙量：我們的兒童讀物旨在以有趣且引人入勝的方式提高詞彙技能，幫助孩子擴大詞彙庫並提高語言能力。文化多樣性：潛入世界各地永恆的故事和民間傳說的世界！ 我們的書籍以深受喜愛的經典作品和傳統民間

本書以互動音樂繪本的形式，將霍爾斯特的經典管弦樂組曲《行星》轉化為一段奇幻太空之旅。故事中，Helen 與 Tim 在火箭造型的雙層床準備入睡時，意外展開一場穿越太陽系的冒險。他們飛越火星的高峰與深谷，穿過由冰石構成的小行星帶，欣賞閃爍星辰與壯麗行星。每頁附有音樂按鈕，播放與情節呼應的十段樂曲精華，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的魅力。書末收錄作曲家簡介、樂曲解析與音樂術語，兼具趣味與啟蒙價值。Discover the spellbinding magic of The Planets in this musical reimagining of one of Holst's most famous suites.Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Holst's score. This tale is about a brother and sister who adventure deep into our solar system. Our story begins one night as Helen and Tim get ready for bed in their new space rocket bunk beds...but sleep will have to wait as they magically blast up, up, up into the glittering night sky, leaving planet Earth far below them. Helen and Tim journey here, there and everywhere through our majestic solar system. They soar past the cold rocky surface of Mars as it rises into towering peaks and plunges into deep canyons and glide through a bumpy asteroid belt made of icy rocks.They blast deeper into

亞洲首位世界手沖冠軍的精品咖啡學不只輕鬆沖出美味，更懂得鑑賞風味！「我並不是想證明自己是個特別的咖啡師。我只是希望世上每一個人，都能輕鬆沖泡出美味的咖啡。」這就是世界咖啡沖煮大賽冠軍粕谷哲開發「4:6法」的初心。秉持實證精神，減少沖煮變因，搭配簡單手法＝可再現的美妙風味！學會「4:6法」，不只能幫你找到自己喜愛的滋味，更能讓沖煮咖啡本身，變成一項變化多端、樂趣無窮的體驗！◤從咖啡素人到沖煮冠軍，最速成就世界第一的手沖法則！本書以2016年世界咖啡沖煮大賽（World Brewers Cup，WBrC）冠軍粕谷哲的原創萃取理論「4:6法」（四六法）為基礎，介紹任誰都可以透過手沖方式輕鬆享用美味咖啡的方法。憑藉這套無須高深技巧的沖煮原理，讓粕谷哲入行3年不到（開始喝咖啡才第4年），就成為第一位亞洲出身的咖啡沖煮大賽冠軍！箇中訣竅有三：1.使用粗研磨的咖啡粉2.掌握好粉量、水量與注水時機3.前40%水量調整味道，後60%調整濃度◤透過實證方法，讓咖啡沖煮變成玩不膩的生活樂趣！美味咖啡的定義，其實並不唯一！有人喜歡入口醒神的明亮酸質，有人偏愛喉間不散的回甘甜感；口感上有人偏好清爽，也有人喜歡厚實滑順。要想沖出心目中的好咖啡，除了選對咖啡豆之外，沖煮手法的因應調整也是一大關鍵。當你學會用4:6法打好基礎，再以追求自己喜愛的味道為目標，加以變化調整，不僅能讓你沖出更合自己口味的咖啡，也能理解為什麼不同咖啡店和不同的書裡，會有不同的萃取方式與手法。從如何選對咖啡豆，到運用4:6法調整酸甜濃淡的表現，以及更好品鑑風味、享受咖啡的各種方法，在豐富圖片與深入淺出的講解下，讓你的每次沖煮都成為充滿樂趣的體驗！【讀完本書你將學會】★利用4:6法，建立咖啡沖煮的基本參數★了解沖煮器材的特徵、咖啡豆的種類或烘焙度★依據4:6法重新設計沖煮流程，尋找自己喜歡的味道★享受與眾不同的咖啡與調整沖煮方式的樂趣★懂得如何品嘗精品咖啡，拓展味覺體驗的邊界【本書特色】1. 世界咖啡沖煮冠軍粕谷哲的第一本書！冠軍從業／品味經驗，傾囊相授2. 20步驟Step By Step，完整剖析沖煮流程，透視「4:6法」底層邏輯3. 超過200張圖片全彩詳解，不只教你沖煮，更多的是享受咖啡的巧思！

用這本超級彈跳翻翻書，讓家中的小寶貝跟著友善的蜘蛛俠一起學習幫助他人吧！ 幫助蜘蛛俠保護紐約市，逐一找到他的朋友，包括最受歡迎的角色：彌爾斯、幽靈蜘蛛、鋼鐵人、黑豹和奇異博士。翻動大的翻翻板，看到五個從書頁中彈出的突如其來的驚喜場景，並探索友誼、團隊合作和勇氣的主題。 生動的韻文鼓勵語言和早期學習，而驚喜的彈出場景，會讓學齡前兒童眼睛一亮。在父母的幫助下，孩子翻動堅固的硬紙板書頁，猜測每個翻翻板下藏著什麼，然後揭開翻翻板，揭示蜘蛛俠和他的朋友，一起玩“躲貓貓”！ 這本《彈出翻翻書！漫威蜘蛛俠和他的驚奇朋友》是互動的學齡前遊戲理想之選，既適合父母和孩子，也肯定能一次又一次地讓小寶貝開心娛樂！ Teach your little one the power of helping others with your Friendly Neighborhood Spidey in this lift-the-flap pop-up bookHelp Spidey keep New York City safe and find his friends one by one, including your little one’s favorite characters: Miles, Ghost Spider, Iron Man, Black Panther, and Ms Marvel. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages, and explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and bravery.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages

This gripping story, set in the world of the award-winning Show Me a Sign and Set Me Free, completes an unforgettable trilogy centering the d/Deaf experience."Thrilling, important, and profoundly moving. A true gift." -- Brian Selznick, creator of the New York Times bestsellers Big Tree and The Invention of Hugo Cabret, winner of the Caldecott MedalAs a young teacher on Martha's Vineyard, Mary Lambert feels restless and adrift. So when a league of missionaries invite her to travel abroad, she knows it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Paris is home to a pioneering deaf school where she could meet its visionary instructors Jean Massieu and Laurent Clerc--and bring back their methods to America!But the endeavor comes at a cost: The missionaries' plan to "save" deaf children is questionable at best--and requires Mary's support. What's more, the missionaries' work threatens the Wampanoag and other Native peoples' freedom and safety. Is pursuing Mary's own goals worth the price of betrayi

"Buttery passages are slathered with food imagery, and Scott conjures markets, pantries, and laden tables you won’t want to leave. A sweet treat of a book." —Kirkus ReviewsWith delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food,Good Tasteis the perfect historical novel for fans ofDear Mrs. BirdandThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the sprits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stori

The Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.It was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- “Alaska tough”. But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.The 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 peopl