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** WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION **'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA LOST CHILD. A BROKEN FAMILY.Ten-year-old Katie Blasko is missing. Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry, alert to rumours of a child abuse ring operating on the Mornington Peninsula, is thinking abduction. But her colleagues are thinking bad family or truancy, and her boss is only thinking about the media. And everyone, including Destry, is wondering whether she's good enough to handle this without Detective Inspector Hal Challis.Challis is miles away, summoned to his childhood home in the outback. When the body of his missing brother-in-law is found in suspicious circumstances, Challis has his own investigation to pursue. But without each other to lean on, both Challis and Destry may be running out of time...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the

A laugh-out-loud adventure filled with 'quacking' bird puns, vibrant illustrations and hilarious high-stakes delivery-drama!Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed, and organising his sock collection. Yet, there comes a time when even the most unadventurous birds must fly the nest.And what better way to see the world, than as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force?!Soon, with his uniform, parcel and STRICT instructions from Osstrich Bosstrich, Duck is scooting off on his very first adventure . . .what could go possibly wrong? A fun-filled story with messages of perseverance and positivity, perfect for little ones obsessed with the post-people and delivery drivers who knock on their doors! Delivered by author/illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

It's time for a spooky adventure for Ari Avatar, your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game. Ari, Zeke, and Jez just can't ignore a challenge from the school bully, Tripp. There can't really be a haunted house in Blockville... right? When the trio enters the mysterious house on the hill Tripp dares them to explore the creepy top floor. What's the deal with all these doors? And why can't Ari and his friends find a way out? And wait.... is that a giant spider?! Join Ari Avatar on the ninth Diary of a Roblox Pro book!

A charming, sci-fi twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new classmates are literal aliensFrom author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different.Hello, friends.I am writing this little book to document my discoveries from outer space.Things are very different here . . .James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy,he’sthe alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms.No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don’t even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.

In this Level Two I Can Read! Comic join Curious George and friends for a day of outdoor fun and field games!It's the perfect day for some outdoor fun, and Curious George has big plans! With the help of the man with the yellow hat, George hosts a series of field games for his friends.While everyone splits up into teams and keeps score, George learns that field day is about having fun—win or lose! When all the players have a good time, everyone wins.With a gentle SEL message and reminder about good sportsmanship, this latest adventure is perfect for beginning readers.Curious George: Field Dayis a Level Two I Can Read! Comic, geared for kids who are comfortable with comics and can read on their own but still need a little help.

獨角獸王國舉辦魔法杯子蛋糕大賽，全城都熱烈參與！從雲糖粉到閃亮糖霜，食材處處驚喜。克勞蒂亞和朋友們能否學會魔法烘焙，贏得比賽？Cupcakes, baking, and . . . unicorns! This third sparkling adventure in an upbeat series will captivate chapter book readers. When the Unicornia cupcake contest is announced, the entire kingdom gets baking! Of course, this is Unicornia, so every ingredient is magical. From cotton candy sugar to glittery frosting, there are so many amazing ingredients to be discovered. Can Claudia and her friends master the art of magical baking in time for the competition? Find out in this sparkle-dusted adventure packed with cakes, bakes, and unicorns!

這是一本充滿喜悅的故事，慶祝「笑」有多麼美好！有些人咯咯笑、有些人哈哈大笑、有人狂笑、尖笑、還有人發出像獅子一樣的大吼笑聲……這本書告訴我們：笑聲是療癒自己心情最棒的方式，它能讓我們彼此靠近，也能在難過的時候讓我們開心。由《紐約時報》暢銷繪者丹尼爾・魏斯曼（Daniel Wiseman）用色彩鮮明、與活力十足的插畫來呈現。笑聲會傳染，這本又正面又超級好笑的繪本，保證讓各位一看就笑出來！一旦開始笑，就完全停不下來囉～The Laughing Book is ajoyful picture book celebrating laughter in all its form – perfect for spreading happiness... once you start laughing you won’t be able to stop.Everybody laughs. Some people laugh all of the time. Others laugh some of the time. And some people say they never laugh (though I bet they do when nobody is looking). When do you laugh?The Laughing Book is a joyful story celebrating how wonderful it feels to laugh! Some people cackle or chortle, hoot, howl or roar… or giggle and guffaw! This book highlights how laughter is the best medicine and can bring us all together, and cheer us up when we’re feeling sad. Brought to life with energetic, vibrant and bold illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Daniel Wiseman.Laughter is contagious, and this posi

在森林深處、最古老的橡樹下，住著一位勇敢的小女孩。她的名字是羅賓漢——沒錯，她準備出發，展開一場熱鬧又搗蛋的冒險！不過，現在情況可不太妙。那個壞心的警長到處搶東西，一下搶農場，一下搶村莊，甚至連整片森林也不放過！羅賓能不能保護大家，阻止這個貪得無厭的警長呢？這是一個爆笑又熱血的故事，教孩子勇敢為正義挺身而出。Bethan Woollvin 再次以她獨特的筆觸與幽默風格，顛覆經典、重塑童話，喜愛她作品的粉絲絕對不容錯過！A funny forest folktale for little rebels with big hearts, from the creator of New York Times Best Illustrated Book, Little Red.In the heart of the woods by the oldest oak tree, you might find a fierce little girl. Her name is Robin Hood, and she is about to go on a rollicking adventure full of mischief and mayhem. The Sheriff is taking something from everybody – from the farms, the village and the forest itself! Can Robin protect her people from the thieving Sheriff?This funny and fierce adventure story about standing up for what's right is created by the award-winning author and illustrator of Little Red, Rapunzel and Luna and the Sky Dragon, Bethan Woollvin. Robin Hood reimagines the traditional English folktale, this time with a little girl at the helm of the story.

Peppa 和 George 要去恐龍世界探險囉！從挖掘骨頭、滑下巨龍背，到繞過沉睡的恐龍，再到奶奶和爺爺家迎接特別的驚喜，小讀者將透過磁鐵操作參與整個故事。附贈的磁鐵不僅能配合情節擺放，還能自由創造新場景，讓每次閱讀都有不同玩法。鮮豔的圖畫、簡單的文字與動手操作的樂趣，非常適合學齡前兒童，培養觀察力與創造力。It’s time to take Peppa and George on a prehistoric adventure in this roar-some magnet book. Dig for bones, make dino friends, slide down the back of an enormous dinosaur, creep past the sleeping dino, and then head to Granny and Grandpa Pig’s house for a STOMPING surprise.You can use the magnets to tell the story and make up your own exciting adventures, too!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa's Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Dinosaur Party Picture BookPeppa Pig: Where's George's Dinosaur?: A Lift-the-Flap BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and

Frances loves horses and can’t wait for her first riding lesson. It can’t be all that hard, can it? From the creator ofThe Camping Trip, this spirited story is for kids who like horses or are trying something new.Frances adores horses and knows everything about them—at least she thinks she does. But when she arrives at her friend Mae’s house for her first horseback-riding lesson sporting a bike helmet and rain boots, Frances quickly discovers that she might not know as much as she thought she did. Barns are actually a little stinky, and it takes a lot of time to brush a horse and tack it up (what does that even mean?). Not to mention that horses are much bigger in real life, and being so far off the ground can be a little scary! Will Frances be brave enough to ride Snowball all by herself, or will it be too different from what she’s imagined? Jennifer K. Mann’s exuberant story encourages readers to get back in the saddle and reminds them that sometimes reality doesn’t match our expecta

From the bestselling author ofBorn Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protect children in Auschwitz.Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts . . .Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrote poetry, and learned about the world. Within those four walls, brightly adorned with hand-painted cartoons, the youngest prisoners were kept vermin-free, received better food, and were even taught to imagine having full stomachs and a day without fear. Their guiding light was a twenty-seven-year-old gay, Jewish athlete: Fredy Hirsch.Being a teacher in a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Forced to begsenior SS officers for better provisions, Fredy risked his life every day to protect his beloved children from mortal danger.But time was running out for Fredy and the hundreds in his

～專業推薦～Emeritus Editor of Information and Management (I&M) Prof. Patrick Y.K. ChauSingapore Institute of Management Prof. Kwok Kee WeiHamburg University of Technology Prof. Christian M. Ringle (SmartPLS開發者之一)Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany Prof. Marko Sarstedt蕭教授在量化研究方法領域深耕多年，著作等身，對於結構方程模型（SEM）的研究與應用更是享譽學界。在本書中，他不僅系統性地介紹了 SPSS 的分析方法，亦詳盡闡述了最新的結構方程模型工具 SmartPLS 4，提供讀者深入理解並掌握現代統計分析技術的重要指南。對於有志於應用 SPSS 及 SEM 進行教學和學術研究的讀者而言，是一本不可多得的寶貴書籍。　------長庚大學 湯明哲校長------■ 國內第一本提供正確的多變量分析(含SPSS實務操作)的研究論文參考範例。■ 國內第一本全面介紹SmartPLS 4操作、CB-SEM & PLS-SEM結構方程模式的實用書。■ 以統計分析(多變量分析)為主軸，整合了理論的介紹、量化的研究、量表的發展、卡方檢定、因素分析、迴歸分析、區別分析和邏輯迴歸、單因子變異數分析、多變量變異數分析、典型相關分析、信度和效度分析、聯合分析多、元尺度和集群分析，第二代統計技術–結構方程模式(SEM) ，正確的多變量分析研究論文參考範例。■ 內容涵蓋SmartPLS 4基本操作、CB-SEM & PLS-SEM結構方程模式的學習範例、反映性和形成性指標與模式的指定、二階和高階因果關係、SEM結構方程模式實例、中介分析、調節分析、測量恆等性(Measurement Invariance)、MGA呈現的範例、內生性 (Endogeneity) ，混合方法Mixed method和論文結構與研究範例。■ 本書可作為統計分析和多變量分析的教科書，也是Hair, Black, Babin, and Anderson 所撰寫的 Multivariate data analysis Multivariate

★ 間諜旅館×祕密任務×校園危機，節奏明快的中階小說冒險新系列★ 密碼破解、防身術、偽裝追蹤一次登場，打造孩子最想入住的間諜世界★ 適合喜歡 Ally Carter、偵探冒險、幽默任務故事的讀者碧雅從小住在間諜祕密旅館，夢想成為母親那樣的頂尖特務，卻被安排去寄宿學校過普通生活。正當她想逃避入學申請，一名神祕女孩住進飯店，危險也悄悄逼近。Raised in a sanctuary hotel for spies, the daughter of one of its top agents is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and use her hard-won spy skills to help others in this fun, fast-paced, middle grade series opener.Bea dreams of becoming a spy like her mom. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine, preparing for the day when she can follow in her mother’s footsteps. But her mom has a different plan for Bea: She wants Bea to attend boarding school like one of the normal folk. Bea can’t think of a worse fate, the Life is all she’s ever known. But you do not say no to the Pangean League’s top spy.While Bea is juggling test prep and applications with desperate plans to avoid going to normal school at all c

From the author of the instant New York Times bestseller I Hope This Doesn't Find You, Never Thought I'd End Up Here is another hilarious and romantic romcom from Ann Liang, this time following a former model determined to get revenge on the boy who ruined her life.Leah Zhang has spent her whole life in LA - it's all she's ever known. That is until her parents grow tired of her broken Mandarin and zero regard for etiquette, and send her on an intensive two-week travel program across China.There's a competition running throughout the program where the winning duo will receive a glowing letter of recommendation to the college of their dreams. Leah is forced to partner up with her former classmate and least favourite person ever: cynical, sarcastic Cyrus, who's somehow only gotten more annoyingly handsome.But the deeper they wander into China's provinces, the deeper Leah finds herself falling in love - with the boy she thought she despised, the home she never thought she'd call her own, a

THE INTOXICATING INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ABOUT LOVE, COOKING AND MAGIC. PERFECT FOR FANS OF JOANNE HARRIS AND ISABEL ALLENDE.''This magical, mythical, moving story of love, sacrifice and summering sensuality is something I will savour for a long time'' MAUREEN LIPMANLike Water For Chocolate tells the captivating story of the De la Garza family. As the youngest daughter, Tita is forbidden by Mexican tradition to marry. Instead, she pours all of her emotions into her delicious recipes, which she shares with readers along the way. When Tita falls in love with Pedro, he is seduced by the magical food she cooks. Unfortunately, he''s married to her sister...Filled with recipes, longing and bittersweet humour, this charming story of one family''s life in turn-of-the-century Mexico has captivated readers all over the world and was made into an award-winning film.''A joy... Has an energetic charm that''s quite impossible to resist'' LITERARY REVIEW''An epic love story with recipes and a sprink

The second book in the absurdly funny Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series by multi-award-winning author Patrick Ness.When Daniel arrives at the school bus stop sporting a salmon-coloured hat, Zeke is shocked. Don’t only birds wear hats? As if this isn’t strange enough, the school suddenly has a new student – a fish of all things – and a mysterious new Guidance Counsellor. Meanwhile, Zeke’s friends seem to have ditched him, and even his old nemesis won't give him the time of day. So when somebody melts his house with the Death Ray of Death – twice – Zeke has had enough. Just who is sabotaging his life – and why?

最偉大的小偵探回來了！Bonnie和祖父受邀登上海上慶典船，沒想到夜霧降臨，一聲驚叫後船長離奇死亡，身上滿是疑似海怪留下的傷痕。Bonnie立刻變身為偵探Montgomery Bonbon，展開搞笑又聰明的追查行動！The world's greatest detective is back in the fourth instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny and highly illustrated murder mystery series.Shenanigans are once again afoot in the town of Widdlington, and this time they're on board the Dreadnowt – a galleon ship that’s set to host a fireworks display for the town. Bonnie Montgomery and Grampa Banks are on board as guests, but just after sundown, a fog rolls in and a terrible cry is heard over the crash of the waves. Captain Valancourt stumbles out of the mist, dripping wet and covered in red welts, the like of which a sea monster would leave behind, and is soon pronounced dead by the doctor on board.The crowd is shocked, and Bonnie's fishy-o-meter is off the charts. While Inspector Sands takes over as captain, Bonnie transforms into Montgomery Bonbon, and it’s not long before she’s laid anchor on her prime suspects.Can Montgomery

I thank the moon for the night time. I thank the sun for the day. I thank my boots for knowing the way…There is so much to be thankful for! In this happy and hopeful picture book for the very young, we see the world through a child’s eyes as he thanks all of the things that give him joy – the sun, his bicycle, the jelly in his bowl, and so much more.Jarvis creates beautiful collage art in this first book of gratitude; a book that inspires children to think about what they might like to say "thank you" to, too!

「你現在躲不掉了， 同樣的錯誤，我可不會再犯第二次。」 宥翰得知有人在暗中安插眼線， 試圖在課堂上設圈套對付自己，而他決定將計就計。 剛踏入教室，新同學們的反應各異， 有人熱情招呼、有人當面羞辱， 讓他無法輕易摸清敵人的真實身分…… 在這場諜對諜的博弈中， 真相終將水落石出， 而宥翰與傑伊的過往，也將一一揭曉。 ※蝴蝶頁印有作者fujoking精心繪製的兔子宥翰，快來收藏🐇 ※特裝版限定！可愛的校園平行時空貼紙，滿足大家的想像～ ※宥翰：「It's PAYBACK time！」 特邀作者fujoking繪製精美臺版封面 榮獲2021年韓國Bomtoon Awards純情BL獎 🏆 偏執攻 × 叛逆受 「跟我在一起的時候，不准想其他事情。」

🎯 資料驅動時代，行銷決策不再靠直覺，你需要的是──科學證據！・折扣真的能提高銷售？哪些顧客即使不推也會買？・無法進行 A/B 測試時，還有哪些方法能推論效果？・在資源有限的情況下，如何讓每一分行銷預算發揮最大效益？✔把抽象的因果推論方法，運用到科技產業的真實商業問題上。✔教你如何思考模型背後的假設與挑戰，搭配實例分析，真正「用得出來」。✔全書以 Python 為實作語言，實務化門檻降低，符合產業主流技術。✔幫助行銷人、資料分析師、產品經理，解決真實業務問題。🚩 最真實的國際讀者讚譽「對數據科學家來說，這本書直接影響我的工作，充滿『恍然大悟』的時刻！」「唯一一本將因果推論從數學理論到Python實作、聚焦產業應用的書！」「適合統計、工程與經濟領域專業人士，完美填補實務缺口！」🚩 來自專家的推薦「Matheus寫的這本書，教導您如何從簡單的模型進展到適用於真實資料，並解決重要實際問題的先進方法，是該主題迄今的最佳著作。」——Sean J. Taylor，Motif Analytics首席科學家「這是一本淺顯易懂的因果推論入門書，聚焦於Python資料分析社群最熟悉的工具和應用場景。」——Nick Huntington-Klein，經濟學教授、《The Effect: An Introduction to Research Design and Causality》作者「少數真正符合科技產業實際需求的因果推論書。每一章都處理實際資料中會遇到的問題，並用 Python 從零實作。推薦給任何希望深入理解並實作因果推論的人。」──D.G. 哥倫比亞大學《工業資料科學》課程講師、Lyft應用科學家每增加一美元的線上行銷預算，能吸引多少新顧客？哪些消費者只有在收到折扣券時才會購買商品？該如何制定最佳定價策略？因果推論提供了一種高效方法，幫助您準確評估各種影響因素對商業指標的改變，而這一切只需幾行簡潔的Python程式碼即可實現。在本書中，作者Matheus Facure深入剖析了因果推論在影響力分析與效果估計上的巨大潛力。無論您是管理人員、資料科學家，還是商業分析師，都將在書中學習到一系列經典的因果推論方法，例如 A/B測試、線性迴歸、傾向分數、合成控制法以及雙重差異法（Difference-in-Differences）。此外，作者也帶您探索現代技術的應用，包括如何利用機

Time to get your toothbrush out—not your hairbrush! Try again, Stitch!Stitch tries and tries again to brush his teeth in this silly, sweet board book perfect for read aloud fun with little ones!Toddlers will love joining their favorite blue alien on his hilariously chaotic journey to master the art of brushing his teeth. With Lilo by his side patiently displaying the correct way to do it, Stitch tries, fumbles, and tries again to get every step right inToothbrushes Are for Teeth.With special features liketextured glitter toothpasteon the cover and asurprise mirrorinside, little ones won't be able to resist smiling along with Lilo and Stitch and showing off their own pearly whites. Arepeated refrainof “Try again, Stitch!” makes this 12-page story perfect for read aloud fun with young children as they start to tackle one of life’s earliest milestones: brushing their teeth!

From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy "I've been asking myself all my life, 'What is the purpose of music?'" -Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician--studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States--he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music. Ma decided that he would spend his life not only performing for others, but learning from other cultures' musical traditions and fin

It's time for a spooky adventure for Ari Avatar, your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game.Ari, Zeke, and Jez just can't ignore a challenge from the school bully, Tripp. There can't really be a haunted house in Blockville... right? When the trio enters the mysterious house on the hill Tripp dares them to explore the creepy top floor. What's the deal with all these doors? And why can't Ari and his friends find a way out? And wait.... is that a giant spider?! Join Ari Avatar in the ninth Diary of a Roblox Pro book!

From author-illustrator Sally Soweol Han comes a joyful story about discovering new things and listening to the amazing world around us.A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year An ALA Notable Children's BookAfter a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle-whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears-nature's sounds are full of music.Perfect for bedtime reading, this lovely story introduces young readers to the amazing sounds all around us-nature's wonder-if we only take time to stop and listen.

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOOKER PRIZE * Longlisted for the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize - A Best Book of 2024: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time, The Globe and Mail (Toronto), Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, The Sunday Times (London) "Remarkable...Compelling...Fine and taut...Indelible." --The New York Times - "Moving, unnerving, and deeply sexy." --Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring - "A brilliant debut, as multi-faceted as a gem." --Kirkus Reviews A "razor-sharp, perfectly plotted" (The Sunday Times, London) tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961--a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past. A house is a precious thing... It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mother's country home,

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《George & Lenny Are Always Together》這本書受到讀者和評論家的熱烈肯定，被形容為一本既可愛又充滿幽默感的故事，非常適合喜歡《Frog & Toad》與《Elephant & Piggie》風格的讀者。故事講述熊熊喬治和兔子藍尼這對形影不離的好友，當藍尼開始想嘗試獨處時，兩人如何調整彼此的關係，展現了友情中互相尊重與給予空間的重要性。書中的對話溫柔，角色的肢體語言和表情很生動，能讓讀者感受到角色的想法。同時這本書也成為一個很好的討論起點，讓孩子（和大人）能理解有時候朋友間需要一些個人空間，而這並不會減損彼此的友情。作者強·艾吉用簡單卻表情豐富的插畫，搭配幽默又帶著溫馨的故事，成功傳達了友情裡的勇敢自我表達與風險嘗試的議題。This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends—until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie.George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together?Award-winning picture book creator Jon Agee is at his very best in this endearing, silly story of friendship—of asserting yourself, taking a risk, and still being there for your best buddy.

《Read & Learn -Party Time!》 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌是一系列以主題導向及知識型內容與練習活動為特色的分級悅讀誌， 期望引導讀者建立良好的閱讀理解能力。悅讀誌系列涵蓋了各式各樣的主題：從個人、家庭、周遭環境出發，未來還將延伸到社會、文化、歷史、科學及其他應用面的學科，皆與孩子的學習發展歷程環環相扣。 Party Time!是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括: 邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起來打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英 文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 《Read & Learn - I Love My Mom》 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌是一系列以主題導向及知識型內容與練習活動為特色的分級悅讀誌， 期望引導讀者建立良好的閱讀理解能力。悅讀誌系列涵蓋了各式各樣的主題：從個人、家庭、周遭環境出發，未來將會延伸到社會、文化、歷史、科學及其他應用面的學科，皆與孩子的學習發展歷程環環相扣。 媽媽是我們生命中重要的人，本冊陪伴孩子換位思考，體會媽媽的愛與辛勞。精彩圖文搭配多元見習，I Love My Mom 陪孩子練習用準確的英文，介紹家庭成員及其中的關係，並且好好表達自己的感受。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 《小小光線設計師-上街兜兜風》 一切準備就緒後，爸爸發動引擎，開啟車燈，載著一家人往 AI 市中心去。距離煙火秀開始還有一些時間，小波一家決定不走平常走的快速道路，而是沿著市區道路慢慢前進，欣賞假日期間熱鬧的城市風光。隨著天色變暗，路燈、商店招牌都亮了起來。原本沒有開燈的車子也陸續亮起車燈，AI 市夜晚的街道就像白天一樣明亮。 科學放大鏡：〈火與電：照明的歷史〉節錄： 除了火把、火堆，人們還會用蠟燭與油燈來照明。製作蠟燭的原料和油燈的燃料種類很多，從動物油脂到石油工業的產物都有，除了會影響明亮程度，還有氣味、煙霧多寡等差異。因此人們不斷嘗試新材料、改良燈具，以求取更好的照明體驗。 《小小光線設計師-玩具店也瘋狂》 今天是小波的生日，爸媽帶小波和莉莉到玩具店，要幫小波買禮物。剛走進店裡，一個機器人立刻揮揮手，說：「歡迎光臨，我是派奇。」 「哇！機器

Babies and toddlers will be endlessly engaged with the pages of My Busy Day, where they can follow an adorable child from wake-up time to bedtime, searching for hidden items on every page!Each new spread in this Look & Find, Clever Baby book showcases a different part of a busy day in the life of a relatable young child. This book covers everything from brushing your teeth and eating meals to playing and getting ready for bedtime! Readers can learn the names of various objects by checking out the ""Look & Find"" column on each page, which features four labeled items to find in the big picture. With this engaging book, little ones will have a blast finding food, household items, toys, and more while learning their names!*Labels accompanying simple pictures help expand babies’ vocabulary*Bold, colorful illustrations hold babies’ attention*The daily routine theme helps children learn healthy habitsOther Look & Find, Clever Baby titles include Outdoor Fun, Our Animal Friends, a

Ocean Vuong returns with a big-hearted novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive One late summer evening in the post-industrial town of East Gladness, Connecticut, nineteen-year-old Hai stands on the edge of a bridge in pelting rain, ready to jump, when he hears someone shout across the river. The voice belongs to Grazina, an elderly widow succumbing to dementia, who convinces him to take another path. Bereft and out of options, he quickly becomes her caretaker. Over the course of the year, the unlikely pair develops a life-altering bond, one built on empathy, spiritual reckoning, and heartbreak, with the power to alter Hai’s relationship to himself, his family, and a community at the brink. Following the cycles of history, memory, and time, The Emperor of Gladness shows the profound ways in which love, labor, and loneliness form the bedrock of American life. At its heart is a brave epic about what it means to exis

X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin this instantNew York Timesbestseller! Here’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from theauthorofThe Unwanteds.Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died.Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet.Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note:Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map.The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it

幽默又貼心的Clarice Bean回來了！這回她一邊煩惱著家裡一團亂的生活，一邊思考更大的問題：地球。從瀕危動物到小小浮游生物，她發現每個看似微不足道的存在，其實都非常重要。她希望自己能發明出什麼「非常不平常又非常有用」的東西來拯救世界。她也在學習：即使是小小的人，也能帶來改變。這本充滿幽默與真摯情感的故事，揉合家庭、成長與對環境的關懷，依然是那個我們熟悉又愛不釋手的Clarice Bean，帶著一顆想讓世界變好的心，繼續觀察、思考並努力生活。Get ready to laugh out loud with the funny and exciting new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Perfect for kids aged 7-11Clarice Bean is back with all her trademark humour in this heartwarming story by former Children’s Laureate Lauren ChildAt the moment I am daydreaming about inventing something exceptionordinarily good that could change the world for the better, because of all the things, it’s the better that’s needed.And if you are thinking I'm too small to make a difference then remember the plankton – they are one of the tiniest creatures on the planet but without them where would we be? Probably living on Mars.The utterly wonderful Clarice Bean is thinking about the endangered things: the big creatures, the little creatures, the plants and the tre

對Pia來說，沒有比擁有一隻自己的寵物更棒的事了──可惜，爸媽總是說「不行」。但她並不氣餒，轉而幫助朋友訓練那隻頑皮的狗狗Luna。過程中雖然充滿挑戰，卻也讓她學到什麼是耐心與照顧。這本書節奏明快、情感真摯，文字與插圖並重，呈現孩子為了夢想努力的樣貌。Meet Pia, the girl who loves pets, but isn't allowed one of her own! A brand-new series of funny animal adventures from the award-winning creators of Anisha, Accidental Detective. Pia LOVES pets, but no matter how much she begs her parents for one, the answer is always NO! But Pia doesn't give up easily... She decides to help her friend Hari train his troublesome puppy, Luna, to show her parents that she can look after one of her own. But when Luna continues to cause CHAOS, Pia will need to work really hard to show her how to behave. It's time to join forces with her animal-loving friends, and form Pet Club! But will Pia ever get a pet of her very own?

本書帶領孩子穿越時空，回到古代中國，展開一場尋找傳說中金龍的解謎冒險。Jade 和 Jack 與小狗 Leo 一起踏上旅程，沿途不只要動腦破解各種謎題，還得小心幾位愛耍花招的對手搶先一步。從邏輯推理、觀察細節到破解線索，每一關都需要讀者親自參與，才能幫助主角們繼續前進。故事以漫畫分鏡呈現，節奏明快，讓閱讀像在玩一場冒險遊戲。究竟誰能最先找到金龍，前往皇宮領取獎賞？答案就藏在一道道謎題之中。Travel back to Ancient China to solve the puzzles and find a dragon.Jade and Jack travel back in time to Ancient China and embark on a quest to find the legendary golden dragon. Lots of brain-teasing puzzles stand between them and their goal, as do a couple of sneaky tricksters. Who will find the dragon first and claim their reward at the Emperor's palace? Find out in this exciting puzzle adventure.This brand-new adventure, featuring Jade, Jack and Leo the dog, is packed full of interactive puzzles and comic strips. Usborne Puzzle Adventures have been delighting young adventurers since 1984.

Two of the bestselling storytellers of all time have created an unforgettable thriller.A once-in-a-century volcanic eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii.But a decades-old military secret could turn the volcano into something even more terrifying...Now it’s up to a handful of brave individuals to save the island – and the entire world._____'As thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park' Don Winslow'Heart-pounding storytelling at its finest' T.J. Newman'One of the most entertaining novels I've read in years' Adrian McKinty_____PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's m

From hilarious number one bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. Lottie Brooks is BACK and she's as BRILLIANT as ever!At long last Lottie and Daniel are an official couple and everything seems to be going brilliantly (except for Amber being increasingly mean and jealous, but what's new there?). Meanwhile Toby's new year's resolution is to get a dog, and for once Lottie and him see eye to eye.Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family. He's VERY cute but also not toilet trained AT ALL. Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset.How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?!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 it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking

本套書收錄英國暢銷作家 David Walliams 十部最受歡迎的幽默小說，包括《Spaceboy》、《The Blunders》、《Code Name Bananas》、《Ice Monster》、《Gangsta Granny》與續集、《The Midnight Gang》、《Bad Dad》、《Billionaire Boy》及《Demon Dentist》。故事題材多元，從太空冒險、時空穿越，到奇想動物夥伴與荒誕家庭喜劇，每一本都充滿機智對話與令人捧腹的情節，也不乏感人溫暖的時刻。無論是喜愛動作冒險還是幽默故事的讀者，都能在此找到樂趣。適合9歲以上喜愛幽默與動作情節的讀者。A new collection of ten of the funniest books by the number 1 bestselling author.01. SpaceboyGo back to the Space Race for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises – and a secret that could change the course of history…02. The BlundersMeet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.03. Code Name BananasGo back in time for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save

石獅子金的任務是守護古城大門和神聖寶球，保護人類與靈界的平衡。可是，金覺得這些責任好無聊，他最愛的是練習足球、踢出完美的進球，夢想成為靈界最偉大的球星！沒想到，一次失誤，他把寶球踢出大門，還自己也跟著掉進人類世界，靈界的大門也隨之關上。為了追回寶球、守護兩個世界，金不得不尋求幫助。他遇見一個能聽見神秘聲音的女孩，還有一隻自稱是龍、實際上長得像蟲子的奇怪夥伴。三人踏上一場驚險又有趣的旅程。是一個融合奇幻、幽默與中國傳說的故事。Preorder now and receive the gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last―featuring stenciled designed sprayed edges, as well as a foil case stamp and designed endpapers. This must-have special edition is only available on a limited first print run while supplies last in the US and Canada only. From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is a Stone Lion--one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time. What isn't a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring

《Good Morning Lion》是一本超可愛的轉輪硬頁操作書，帶著小獅子與動物朋友們從睡夢中醒來，開始元氣滿滿的一天，搭配押韻文字與生動插畫，非常適合早餐時親子共讀。早安！快轉動神奇轉輪，喚醒獅子、大象、長頸鹿等動物朋友吧！孩子會愛上這本描寫大家起床、伸懶腰、開始新一天的繪本，旋轉輪盤就能「開啟」牠們的眼睛與笑容，培養早晨作息同時訓練手眼協調。Rise and shine! Turn the ingenious magic wheels to wake up all the animals!Children will love to read about Lion and his friends as they wake up and start the day. With a rhyming story and characterful pictures, this turn-the-wheel book is perfect for reading with your child over breakfast or any time of the day!With three double-sided, easy-to-turn wheels designed for little hands, this book will improve your child's manual dexterity and motor skills, while also helping to develop their vocabulary.Turn the wheels to magically reveal the animals under the four acetate windows on each spread and point out each one to help your little one learn new animal names. Lots of roarsome fun!

An instant #1New York Timesbestseller!From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comesThe One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal-winning modern classicThe One and Only Ivanand its bestselling sequel,The One and Only Bob.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events ofThe One and Only Bob. Now living in a wildlife sanctuary, Ruby’s caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories both happy and sad of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.In the timeless way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet. Artist Patricia Castelao returns to the world of Ivan and his friends with gorgeous black-and-white interior illustrations to complete the story.The One and Only Rubyfeatures first-person narr