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Celebrate fifteen years of Friendship Is Magic with this important tome from the world of Equestria!Inside this book, everypony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide, and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book. Don't miss the complete lyrics to all the songs, a collection of letters to Princess Celestia, and much, much more!

Discover incredible facts and unbelievable real-life stories about our mysterious feline friends in this illustrated guide to cats. From being worshipped by the ancient Egyptians to becoming beloved household pets around the world, cats have long occupied a special place in our hearts. In A World of Cats, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating animals: Learn how to better understand your cat, with a guide to cat body language and what it means Discover ancient cat ancestors from millions of years ago, and famous cats from history Find out what cats really think about us, and how clever they actually are This is the ideal book for all cat lovers who want to learn all about their favourite animal.

Think all dinosaurs were scary? Think again! This fun and fact-filled picture book explores how dinosaurs' so-called frightening features were actually clever survival tools. From T. rex’s powerful teeth to Diplodocus’ towering neck, every adaptation had a purpose - and it wasn’t always about being fierce!With charming, laugh-out-loud illustrations from Erica Salcedo, young readers will discover that dinosaurs were more than just big and scary; they were smart, adaptable, and full of surprises.Packed with humour, facts, and a playful message about not judging by appearances, this book is a perfect choice for young dinosaur fans and curious minds alike.

A children’s guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.Time is central to our experience as humans, and it’s important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.This time book for children offers:*Content written by experts in the field, a scientist and a Horologist (the study of time).*A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives and the amazing science behind time.*Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to e

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1997年香港回歸這一年的春天，祝佳夕出生了，隔壁的周硯池再沒睡過好覺。2004年，佳夕跟背著媽媽偷養的小鴨子擠在周硯池的床上看雅典奧運會，劉翔拿了金牌！2007年，周硯池走了。臨別前他說，明年下第一場雪的時候，他就回來了。2008年，南方確實遭遇了罕見的暴雪，不過佳夕沒有等到他。後來，佳夕從小住的大院被拆，那晚她在日記本上寫：我再也不會想他了。2012年初，佳夕發現自己好像喜歡上了同班的祁煦。這一年春天，周硯池出現了。

適用對象1.警察法規初學者或已學習過警察法規者均可適用。2.有志參加警察特考的考生。改版差異1.依現行法條修補條文。2.增加最新實務概念。使用功效對「警察法規」這一科目有深入了解，從建立架構，學說連結到相關法規應用，能有系統性的學習。幫助你更精準地掌握考試方向，提升應試能力。本書特色看得懂的法條，答得出的實務，警察考試唯一首選！1.法規逐條釋義：全書包括警察法、警察職權行使法、警察人員人事條例、社會秩序維護法、警械使用條例、集會遊行法、行政執行法、警察行政救濟法制、公務人員行政中立法等相關警察法規，以簡顯易懂方式逐條解釋各法規涵義。2.實務考點分析：於重要法條後特設實務應用單元，幫助讀者釐清法條於實務上常出的考點，並闡明如何實際運用。

This book is the first book written by Omega Ministry, the reason why it is called the "Messenger of Time and Space" series because it was inspired by visions and dreams that I received—entirely from the Heavenly Father.Sometime back in 2012, a prophet named Patricia in Toronto prophesied about writing a book, saying that it would be revealed to the world. However, it wasn't until ten years later that I began writing. “Who Is Battling for Earth—The Clash of Spiritual Warfare” is the first book of the “Messenger of Time and Space” series.I never knew that in another dimension, another time and space, Someone had been watching, observing, protecting, and silently loving me all along, guarding me secretly. My life, which was nothing but a speck of dust among the multitudes, like a drop of water in the ocean—ordinary and unremarkable—became legendary due to Someone's intervention.How our story began – one day my world collided with His, and at a certain point in time, He (God) crossed time

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精通眼睛的繪製在數位插畫創作中究竟該如何繪製角色的「眼睛」呢？本書以案例的形式整理了實力派專業插畫家們的各式眼睛繪製技巧。透過豐富的實例和詳細的步驟解說，您將可以理解到實際繪製時所需的知識並加以實踐。本書適合以下讀者想學習各種眼睛繪製技巧人想提升繪畫技巧的人使用CLIP STUDIOPAINT PRO/EX繪製插畫的人

外星狗能拯救地球嗎？當沉默寡言的男孩普雷茲遇見自稱「史普尼克」的吵鬧小狗時，一場離奇冒險就此展開。原來地球即將被摧毀，除非普雷茲能列出十件讓這個星球值得保留的事物。這是一部結合幽默與情感的成長故事，讓人重新發現生活中平凡而珍貴的美好。由英國桂冠兒童作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯創作，輕鬆中帶著溫暖。Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The CreakersCan a dog from outer space save the world?When Prez meets Sputnik – a small, loud alien – he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's – will it be enough to save the planet?'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent

誰說小孩不如大人聰明？這本書教你101種方法反擊──從忍住放屁時不笑、發明超好玩的遊戲，到識破大人說謊的暗號。幽默又機智，讓你在歡笑中偷偷學會觀察、思考與創造，是每位想挑戰世界的小孩必備的生存秘笈！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

From the creator of @lousydrawingsforgoodpeoplecomes an introvert's guide to getting through a people-packed day mentally intact, or as mentally intact as possible.Does the outside world seem overly scary? Do social situations make you want to run for the hills? Is solitaire the only game you ever play?Ainsley Drew is one of you, which is why she created this ode to the enjoyment of your own company.Perfect for introverts and those who love them,How to Meet No Oneis the ultimate survival guideto everyday interactions,with tips that include how to:sidestep small talkflake on family gatheringscircumvent creepsshut down a chatty commuteavoid bringing a vibe to the functionAinsley knows that it's hard tostep out of your comfort zone. With her hard-won advice inHow to Meet No One, you might not ever have to.

Learn about the amazing trees all around us with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for budding nature lovers, it covers over 100 different trees that can be spotted everywhere from town parks to wild mountainsides. Use the beautifully detailed illustrations of bark, leaves, flowers and fruit to help you identify the trees you see.

Babies will love moving the sliders and following the finger trails in this engaging board book. See three baby dinosaurs hatching from their eggs, pterosaurs flying high in the sky and a hungry T. rex snapping at his supper.Brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination, this is a delightful book to share with a baby.

本書分別詳細介紹了俄羅斯T-90主戰坦克、蘇聯T-80坦克、美國M1A2“艾布拉姆斯”主戰坦克、德國“豹”2主戰坦克和英國“挑戰者”2主戰坦克。這五款坦克在現代主戰坦克中具有重要地位，一度引領過世界裝甲技術發展風潮，受到大量軍迷喜愛。書中附有五款坦克的詳細剖面圖，展示了它們不同的設計特點，分析它們在各種戰場上表現出的優勢和劣勢，並敘述了各自的功能及演變過程，包括其變型、後繼型號、衍伸車輛，以及測試和服役情況。

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.

Ajay isn't too sure how he feels about going on the Year 7 trip to an activity centre - but he discovers that he's braver than he thinks... Board-game pro and science whizz Ajay is good at lots of things, but he knows that the Year Seven trip to the Merrywood Activity Centre will push him way out of his comfort zone. Sure enough, Ajay is soon wishing he was back home, and it doesn’t help that sporty, loud Ollie Marsden has got it in for him.When Ajay’s caught on camera acting like a pathetic scaredy cat, he feels like a total failure. Things go from bad to worse when a twilight orienteering challenge goes horribly wrong. Does Ajay have what it takes to face his fears and save the day?

單書介紹↓↓↓ 冊一《圖解混音入門：活用推桿、等化器、壓縮器3大關鍵，瞬間音壓飽滿魄力十足》 混音決定了音樂最終樣貌的細緻與豐富度，而混音成敗的關鍵，就在於基礎是否扎實！ 「寫出了滿意的曲子，聽起來卻有點單薄……」 「真希望自己作品像市售音樂一樣魄力十足！」 歡迎進入數位音樂時代！如今製作音樂的門檻大大降低，人人可自行在家創作、編曲、錄音、混音，但所謂的「混音難民」卻也隨之倍增。 什麼是可提高音壓的正確高低波形？等化器（EQ）、壓縮器（Compressor）相關的各種參數數值有哪些基準可依循？現為日本專業音樂人、並創設人氣音樂講座公司的作者，將自身於混音世界反覆摸索後所獲得的經驗，濃縮成有系統的精華，規劃出一套最便捷有效的入門學習路徑。透過作者親切又清晰、如一對一授課般的解說，加上實際操作本書專屬的教學音檔，你將輕鬆又扎實地學會關鍵的基礎概念與技巧，讓自己的作品更加完美！ 本書特色　國內第一本系統性、目標化的混音 Know-How！　日本 AMAZON 音樂榜長居前5名破100週，讀者 ★★★★★ 盛讚 「石田流混音教學」特殊魅力：　●Step by Step 說明＋視覺化圖解，一看就懂　●日本專業音樂人錄製教材音檔，實務操作最簡便　●參數設定數值全面公開，相互對照、進步最有感　●竅門應用不限軟體類型，一次學會，終身技術本位 好評推薦（依姓名筆劃排序）　吳逸駿（NOIZ Studio負責人、阿飛西雅吉他手）　林尚德（大禾音樂製作有限公司負責人）　陳弘偉（石田流混音入門班授課老師）　陳建寧（知名流行音樂製作人） 日本讀者的實證推薦　只是讀了 Part 1 中有關「對比式混音」的 20 頁左右，我的混音就有巨大的進步！至今 2 年來的煩惱 1 天之內就解決了！　比起原本和網路上片段的混音資訊苦戰奮鬥，這本書真是買對了！幫助很大。　優秀的教科書！不只有助於入門，也打開了邁向中級的道路。期待作者之後的系列作！　混音（mix down）和後製（mastering）的必備入門書！現在我自己的曲子和市售 CD 相比響度幾乎毫不遜色，真的非常非常感謝！ 冊二《圖解PRO混音法：音像設計＋觀念解說＋實務操作，專業混音工程具體細膩全套展開》&

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click by Kayla Miller comes a graphic novel about besties Trent and Sawyer. When they accidentally start a classwide prank war, the boys need to get especially crafty if they're going to come out on top--with all of their friendships intact.Trent and Sawyer make their Besties series debut with a bang and a crash! These two friends never back down from a challenge, whether it presents itself at the skate park or in the school hallway, but will that determination get them in over their heads?Between helping with their friend Tyler's RPG campaign, catching streams of pro skateboarder Trixie Sampson's new video series, and--oh yeah--homework, Trent and Sawyer are more than a little busy...but when Trixie announces a competition that might result in the boys getting to meet her and her crew, how could they resist entering?!The duo become single-minded in their quest to be the lucky "Trixsters" to win the prize, but it's not easy pulling off the p

‧入圍2012年台灣文學獎‧圖書類長篇小說我看見太陽慢慢慢慢轉成綠色，流出黑色的血……最純潔最骯髒／最真實最殘忍孤獨有很多種，最深的那幾種孤獨是說不出來。生命完美之處不需要愛，愛在生命線落的地方。唯有「病態」之人擁有比常人更深切的情感。真純的摯情，是由悲傷鍛造的。但愛是騙不了人的，就像「不愛」也是騙不了人的。是的，所有的傷口都渴望發言，所有受傷的總要伺機傷害……然而除了傷害，有沒有其他的方法可以離開，離開這受傷的世界對我們的傷害？這本書的目的就是，讓那些「沒有發言權」的人開口說話。

★ 專為兒童設計的詞素學入門書，建立語言理解基礎★ 視覺化學習架構，輕鬆掌握字首、字尾與字根★ 強化閱讀、拼字與字彙力，全面提升英語能力★ 結合最新閱讀科學理念，學習更有效率本書帶領孩子走進「單字的內部世界」，從最基本的詞素（morphemes）出發，認識字首（prefix）、字尾（suffix）與字根（root word），理解單字是如何被建構與延伸。不同於傳統死記硬背，本書透過大量圖像與結構化整理，幫助讀者建立「看懂單字」的能力，進而提升閱讀理解與拼字表現。書中收錄超過100個常見詞素，搭配實例與延伸字彙，讓孩子在學習過程中自然擴充字庫。同時，本書呼應當前「閱讀科學」（Science of Reading）的核心觀念，強調詞素覺識（morphological awareness）在閱讀發展中的重要性，幫助孩子建立穩固的語言基礎。適合英語學習初期的孩子，或是希望強化閱讀能力的學生。Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:*A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.*A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understa

It’s time to go out, so let’s get dressed: tug snug, wriggle jiggle into socks, t-shirt, shoes and finally, all wrapped up in a big coat.Page by page, child and adult put the clothes on together until everyone is ready.Wait─what else do we need before we can go out? A great big kiss!Now we’re dressed, from top to tummy to toes!Get Dressed, Belly Button! is a cheerful and original book that turns wrapping up warm into a game for the whole family.

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost?Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have.More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

本書注重實踐，強調實用性，並對 ASP.NET Core 框架的理論基礎進行了簡化。本書通過真實的學生檔案管理系統項目案例，詳細講解了 .NET Core 技術在實際項目中的應用。全書共 11 章，系統、全面地介紹了 .NET Core 的基本概念和基礎知識、LINQ 數據模型、Entity Framework Core 數據模型、數據驗證與注解、控制器、視圖、路由、jQuery、Bootstrap 框架等相關技術的原理和應用。本書的示例具有實用性、啟發性和趣味性，分佈合理且易於理解，有助於讀者快速掌握 ASP.NET Core MVC 網站設計的基礎知識和編程技能，從而為實際應用奠定堅實的基礎。本書使用 Visual Studio 2022 作為開發平臺，以 C# 為編程語言，使用 Razor 作為視圖引擎，後臺數據庫採用 SQL Server 2022。本書可作為高等院校計算機類相關專業 ASP.NET Core MVC 網站設計課程的教材，也可作為對ASP.NET Core MVC 網站設計感興趣的讀者的自學讀物，還可作為從事相關行業人員的參考用書。

大數據技術讓我們以一種前所未有的方式，對海量數據進行分析，從中獲得有巨大價值的產品和服務，最終形成變革之力。本書圍繞Hadoop和Spark兩個主流大數據技術進行講解，主要內容包括Hadoop環境配置、Hadoop分布式文件系統（HDFS）、Hadoop分布式計算框架MapReduce、Hadoop資源調度框架YARN與Hadoop新特性、Hadoop分布式數據庫HBase、數據倉庫Hive、大數據離線處理輔助系統、Spark Core、Spark SQL、Spark Streaming等知識。本書緊密結合實際應用，運用大量案例說明和實踐，提煉含金量十足的開發經驗。另外，本書配以多元的學習資源和支持服務，包括視頻教程、案例素材下載、學習交流社區、討論組等學習內容，為讀者帶來全方位的學習體驗。

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid--book two in her fan-favorite Game Changers series.Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that--definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him--except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option...Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Coming

A gigantic book with enormous fold-out pages and flaps all about dinosaursFor the younger fact-fan, this book depicts and describes nearly 100 different dinosaurs, pterosaurs, ichthysaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The emphasis is on SIZE: how big, tall and heavy were these creatures? Which was the biggest (and smallest) of all?Each page has either two giant folding flaps, to reveal more dinosaurs underneath, or a 4-page concertina-fold pull-out, to reveal the very LONGEST creatures, on land and under the sea.Watch out for the life-size (young) T. rex footprint - big enough for young readers to fit their own foot inside!

From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist! Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I’ve just found out that you’ve all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . .it’s meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!!Seems like it’s only fair then that it’s YOUR TURN! Lottie has been sharing her most cringe-inducing moments for years, and this book sums up all of Lottie’s knowledge and wisdom for a totally ESSENTIAL guide to life. Lottie and her friends are here to help you through those tweenage years with their best advice on school, friendship, crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS. Filled with BRAND-NEW stories and Lottie inspired activities, plus space for you to write and draw as well, grab a pen (and maybe a KitKat Chunky, for energy) and get ready to learn from Lottie!What will you find inside:Tips and advice from LottieHilarious activities including Would you Rather, design your Drink of Dreams, list your top snacks,

「嘎吼——我最討厭洗澡啦！」讓孩子愛上洗澡的生活教育繪本 小男孩真的好喜歡恐龍，他有恐龍帽子、恐龍床單、甚至恐龍內褲，但他最喜歡的是一件「恐龍T恤」！ 無論是去幼稚園、超市，甚至參加婚禮，他到哪都要穿著這件恐龍T恤，直到他和恐龍T恤都變得髒兮兮的，於是他們兩個都被抓去洗澡。 沒想到，恐龍大喊著：「我最討厭洗澡了！」就從T恤上逃走了。小男孩和其他的恐龍們也跟著一起奔跑，他們一起玩耍、跳舞、溜滑梯，好開心啊，但也好髒啊！此時，突然開始下起了大雨…… 想不到討厭洗澡的他們，最後居然愛上洗澡了？！發生了什麼事呢？ ● 把討厭的洗澡變成有趣的玩水遊戲！去哪裡都穿著恐龍T恤的小男孩，T恤上的小恐龍就像他的化身，陪他一起上學、看醫生，陪他一起開心和害怕。 比起總是強制要孩子去做什麼的大人，大喊著「我最討厭洗澡了！」的小恐龍，彷彿也喊出了孩子的心聲，讓人同理了孩子想繼續跟朋友玩耍的心情。 面對不聽話的孩子，有時候我們會又氣又急，但本書告訴我們，透過與孩子一起做他想做的事，去理解他的想法、同理他的情緒，就能讓彼此互相理解，讓關係更融洽。 「讓我感到快樂的物品、沒來由就喜歡的東西，那就是我們每個人的『恐龍T恤』。讀完這本繪本，你可能會思考：對我來說，像『恐龍T恤』一樣珍貴又可愛的物品是什麼？」──作者的話 【本書特色】 1. 充滿童趣想像力：故事緊湊有趣，加上可愛的反轉劇情，想像力無限、突破思考框架。 2. 不說教卻深具啟發：透過擬人化的恐龍與小男孩的互動，引導孩子學習好的生活習慣。 3. 適合親子共讀：家長可與孩子一起共讀，探索並理解孩子的內心世界。 【適讀年齡】有注音，3～6歲適合親子共讀；7歲以上可以自己閱讀

一本讓歐普拉忍不住大叫的書：「我愛死它了。一頁一頁讀著，我愈來愈覺得自己很沒種。」「走進世界的荒境，走出人生的荒蕪。」金獎影后瑞絲．薇斯朋主演、《失戀排行榜》、《非關男孩》尼克．宏比編劇同名電影暢銷原著🏆 《紐約時報》、《時人》、《華盛頓郵報》、《華爾街日報》、《洛杉磯時報》強力推薦🏆 《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly）2012年最佳讀物🏆 亞馬遜書店2012年編輯選書自傳類第一名🏆 歐普拉俱樂部（Oprahs Book Club 2.0）2012年6月選書🏆 美國獨立書商聯盟（IndieBound）2012年4月首選書🏆 美國邦諾書店「發現新人」（Discover Great New Writers）2012年假期選書什麼是勇敢？坦然面對心碎是一種勇敢；接受一無所有是一種勇敢；在絕望中堅持到底是一種勇敢；決定原諒自己是一種勇敢……而真正巨大的勇敢是──正對著恐懼，瞪視它。在太平洋屋脊步道上，我別無選擇，這是一趟喚醒自己的旅程，一旦放棄，也等於放棄了自己。一本徒步旅行的著作讓《紐約時報》、《華盛頓郵報》、《華爾街日報》和奧斯卡最佳女主角瑞絲．薇絲朋（Reese Witherspoon）同時極力大推，實在少見。雪兒．史翠德這本《那時候，我只剩下勇敢》寫的不僅僅是一段旅程的記事： 「那年夏天到太平洋屋脊步道徒步旅行，我學到的是，選項是那麼少，卻常常被迫選到最不想做的事，而且沒有逃避或拒絕接受的機會。那天，當我緊貼著灌木叢包紮著鮮血淋漓的手指，同時因為周遭可能隨時出現長角牛而戰戰兢兢時，我只能在『可能會碰上牛的回程』與『可能會碰上牛的去程』之間做出選擇。 於是我繼續往前走。…… 迂迴複雜的人生竟然可以變得這麼簡單純粹，讓我驚奇萬分。我漸漸領悟，即使在步道上的這段日子，沒有把時間都花在思索生命的悲傷、不幸與失敗，又有什麼關係呢？」 六歲，生父從生命裡缺席；二十二歲，母親過世，姐姐和弟弟因悲痛漸行漸遠。雪兒．史翠德在傷痛的占據下，沉淪在毒品與一大堆男人中，婚姻緊接著破裂。四年後，她一無所有，做了最衝動的決定：徒步走太平洋屋脊步道，開始人生的許多「第一次」。啟程前往一個一直知道它在那裡，卻從未造訪過的世界，背著自己連提高一公分都沒辦法的超大背包，她懷抱的只是一個希望──期盼一切變得不一樣。這樣的渴望如同漫漫荒野。 沿途戰勝了響尾蛇、黑

熱愛《Dragon Masters》系列的讀者別錯過這本精美的全彩指南！書中詳細整理龍族大師與他們的龍、魔法世界的祕密與歷史、重要地圖與冒險筆記。無論是新手或老粉絲，都能從中找到成為真正龍族大師必備的知識與樂趣。Calling all Dragon Masters! This is the guidebook that no Dragon Master should be without -- featuring full-color artwork on every page!Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official guide to Dragon Masters. This epic, 256-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master needs to know!

Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green, and not very smart, right?Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . .From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes, this ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you'll soon become a paleontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures-you'll never look at a pigeon the same way again!With fascinating, friendly, and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed color artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardcover gift book with an incredible tactile cover will delight dinosaur fans of any age.

Draw your favourite Bluey characters using this step-by-step guide!Draw your favourite Bluey characters with this easy and fun step-by-step guide! Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo and all their family and friends, even Unicorse! WAKADOO!Want more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Bluey’s Beach A Craft Activity BookBluey: What Games Should We Play? A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Super Stickers

Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today.Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen years old in 2003 to breaking numerous longstanding records in 2012, to helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, Messi continues to wow fans with his finesse of the soccer ball. However, Lionel Messi stays true to his roots, never forgetting a small tribute to his grandmother each time he scores a goal by looking up and pointing to the sky. Learn about Lionel's ep

l 作者親簽畫冊製作精美考究更有作者簽名加持 2012年，出版長篇小說《繁花》，榮獲包括第九屆茅盾文學獎在內的多個中國重要文學獎項，被譽為「描寫上海最傑出的文學作品」「中國最好的都市小說」。香港著名導演王家衛根據小說，拍攝了同名電視劇《繁花》，於2023年底開播。 2012年《繁花》的首次出版期間，金宇澄為小說繪製了20幅插圖，激發繪畫靈感和激情，自此開始繪畫創作。已舉辦多場個人畫展。 《金宇澄：細節與現場》為首部中文版金宇澄繪畫作品集。 作者金宇澄近10年創作的極具個人特色的200幅畫作，以“樹、少年、水鄉、花園、馬、書、變”等為主題，其中包括10餘幅《繁花》插圖手稿。 這本書是閱讀小說《繁花》的理想伴侶，同時也適合於任何對中國文化和藝術感興趣的人。 l 推廣重點金宇澄繪畫作品集《繁花》作者金宇澄是中國當代著名作家及畫家 極具個人特色和藝術價值金宇澄繪畫作品在各地展出後備受好評 作者親簽畫冊製作精美考究更有作者簽名加持 閱讀要點：首部中文版 作者金宇澄近10年創作的極具個人特色的200幅畫作，以“樹、少年、水鄉、花園、馬、書、變”等為主題，其中包括10餘幅《繁花》插圖手稿。 這本書是閱讀小說《繁花》的理想伴侶，同時也適合於任何對中國文化和藝術感興趣的人。

Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.Story Locale:Japan, online game world

【台灣第一本厚塗技法專書上市啦！】 日本超人氣繪師「神慶」 獨家分享「神慶流」白髮男子畫法 / 厚塗技法！ 幾乎每個繪師都會用的「厚塗」技法，市面上居然沒有專書可以參考？ 想靠自己練習，結果塗出來筆觸很醜、抓不到光影位置、把光滑的肌膚塗得像塑膠……。 別難過！我們請到最擅長「厚塗」的超人氣繪師「神慶」來教你啦！ 作者「神慶」將透過「白髮男子」的人物插畫範例，示範各種厚塗上色技巧， 包括自然感的肌膚、寶石般的眼睛、柔亮的髮絲、西裝布料、金屬飾品、玻璃鏡片……等。 書中不只可以學到厚塗技法，還能學到作者最擅長的男性角色設計， 搞懂角色設計的思考方式，將幫助你舉一反三，發展出自己喜愛的角色。 本書特色 ★ 超過 28 萬粉絲狂推！推特超人氣繪師「神慶」分享獨門「神慶流」厚塗祕訣！ ★ 掌握最流行的「厚塗」技法，善用本書附贈的筆刷，畫出立體感和光澤感 ★ 跟著範例練習，無痛學會「神慶流」的人物繪畫技法與思考方式 → 從草稿到完稿的作畫流程規劃 → 製作角色設計圖與背景構圖 → 描繪厚塗用的線稿 → 深入解析肌膚、眼睛及白髮的厚塗上色技法 → 眼鏡、領帶、皮手套等時尚配件的描繪技巧也一應俱全 → 背景製作、完稿前的修飾，幫你把插畫作品變得更美 ★ 還送你四大超值附錄，值得擁有！ → 神慶特製筆刷：獨家贈送 2 套作者的原創筆刷(CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO/EX 適用)，分別為厚塗上色必備的「厚塗平筆」，以及畫金屬飾品超方便的「鎖鏈筆刷」 → 厚塗技法示範影片：提供本書第一章「銀戒指」、第二章「Q 版人物」的完整繪圖過程影片 → 封面插畫與各章節 CLIP 原始檔：提供分層原始檔以便讀者對照學習，請使用 CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO/EX 軟體開啟 → 花朵線稿素材：獨家贈送作者手繪的花朵線稿素材圖檔（去背 PNG 檔），可用於豐富自己的插畫背景

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs