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Books eight through twelve in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs are now available together in a collectible paperback boxed set! With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life returning to normal, or as normal as possible when you're a superspy in training, but his talents are soon needed once again when new crises arise... With a new evil organization setting off bombs at CIA headquarters; his nemesis, Murray Hill, boarding the world's biggest cruise ship in Central America; someone putting a price on Ben's head and accusing him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet; a teammate getting captured in Alaska; and Ben getting stranded in a dangerous wilderness, Ben is faced with his greatest challenges yet. This action-packed paperback boxed set includes: Spy School RevolutionSpy School at SeaSpy School Project XSpy School Goes NorthSpy School Goes Wild

The ultimate write-in Algebra 2 Workbook, with more than 130 exercises, plus step-by-step solutions, to give students all the extra practice they need to ace Algebra 2 class. Each chapter in this comprehensive workbook aligns with a chapter in the Algebra 2 study guide, providing students the opportunity to reinforce their Algebra 2 skills with extra in-depth practice. Each Workbook chapter begins with a brief recap of concepts and has 10-15 robust practice questions covering all the skills reviewed in each chapter. A variety of question types like solving equations, graphing functions, applying algebra skills to real world problems, and more, provide a broad assessment of student understanding. In the back of the book, an in-depth solutions section takes readers step-by-step through each problem, showing them how to get the right answer, and helping them check their work. More than a drill and kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why" that can be used to supplement classroom ins

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

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Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents the book that started it all: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Finally, a book you can say "no" to! When the Bus Driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place: a pigeon! But you've never met a pigeon like this one before. As the Pigeon pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, readers answer back and decide his fate. Say "no!" to all the Pigeon books!The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!The Pigeon Will Ride the Rollercoaster!Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series: Knuffle BunnyElephant & PiggieUnlimited Squirrels

Marvel’s X-Men favorite Storm and her super-powered friends introduce early readers to the basics of extreme weather and natural disasters, from tornadoes and blizzards to earthquakes and wildfires.When lightning cracks and thunder rumbles, there is no need to fear! Marvel’s superhero Storm is near! Pairing comic book illustrations with incredible photos and nonfiction text, this leveled reader invites kids to learn about a high-interest subject alongside some of their favorite characters. Sure to excite and educate, it’s filled with striking images and fascinating facts that will blow readers away! Featuring lively text carefully vetted by expert educators, National Geographic Kids Readers have something for kids at every reading level—from pre-readers who are just getting started to fluent Level 3 readers. National Geographic’s Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who are starting to read, and for reluctant readers. Each book also includes a hands-on activity at the end to reinforce

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva and her friends meet a new art teacher!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this latest flaptastic story, Mrs. Featherbottom has a surprise for Eva and her classmates―a new teacher is coming to Treetop Owlementary! Right away, Eva and her friends are worried about handling a big change. What will they do without Mrs. Featherbottom? But luckily, they soon learn that Mrs. Featherbottom isn't going anywhere! The new teacher, Mr. Brushwing, will be helping out with a special art lesson where they must use their imagination! Will Eva and her friends be able to dream up the perfect art project to work

★ Roblox玩家必讀圖像小說全新系列開跑★ 校園日常×虛擬世界穿越，笑點與戰鬥一次到位★ 漫畫式分鏡＋滿版細節，沉浸感滿分故事從一場校園意外開始，Mitch與好友穿越進入虛擬學院世界，展開升級闖關冒險。Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Introducing the first book in an unofficial Roblox graphic novel series, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends thought that they were having an average day at school. Their principal, Principal Borelox, was being awful as usual, and Roger and his cronies were getting on their nerves. But when Mitch accidentally spills his drink on his computer in the tech lab, something miraculous happens. A door appears out of nowhere with the symbol of their favorite video game, Roblox. Well, Mitch and his buddies just have to check it out!Stepping through the door, the kids are immediately transported into Roblox Academy, a blocky world where they are all avatars of themselves. Can the kids get to the bottom of this digital world ... or will the mysterious villain, Mr. Warlock, turn them all into zombies!? Read and fi

被新宿的刺客擄走後，藤丸以意想不到的方式來到了敵人的據點「槍筒」。 在那裡，藤丸與「惡」之新宿的弓兵對峙，終於得知了他的目的。 藤丸雖然試圖逃離隨時都有生命危險的敵營，然而要獨自逃離此處極為困難。 就在這時，突然有位新的幫手現身了── ©sasakishonen 2024 ©TYPE-MOON / FGO PROJECT KADOKAWA CORPORATION ★首刷限定附贈精美典藏書卡!(首刷售完即無贈品) ★「世界頂尖的偵探」於惡都新宿登場──！ ★真月譚月姬佐々木少年×下載人數破2600萬的FGO！ ★眾所期待的「新宿幻靈事件」漫畫版第五集！

上級魔物喪屍王突然出現，王立治療院的治療師們都因其魄力而心生動搖。 傑諾斯沒受到影響，施展〈超高級治療〉！一擊打倒凶惡的不死族。 他因為活躍的表現，達成潛入戈爾德蘭教授研究室這個目的， 卻隱約可見教授背後有各種打算── 毫無自覺的天才無照治療師人生逆轉劇第四幕！ © 2024 Ten Junoichi © Sakaku Hishikawa / SB Creative Corp. Original Character Design: Daburyu ★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品） ★「成為小說家吧」四期半綜合排行榜第1名改編漫畫！※「成為小說家吧」為株式會社HINA PROJECT的登錄商標。 ★醫療系俠義奇幻故事登場！ ★TV動畫化，2025年4月開播。

當伊登參加一場虛擬逃脫遊戲，她沒想到會身陷一場真假難辨的冒險。要解開謎題、闖過關卡，她必須不只是玩家，更要看清遊戲背後的真相。A brand-new Escape Room adventure from bestselling author, Christopher Edge. Discover an epic new world packed with puzzles, action, danger and bravery – a virtual escape room where anything is possible and nothing is as it seems…“A writer of genuine originality” – Guardian“Perfect for puzzle-hungry beginner horror fans who require lashings of jeopardy” – The Times If you liked ESCAPE ROOM, then you’ll love GAME ZERO. A twisty, puzzle-filled story, it’s a gamer’s delight! Eden’s visit to The Escape sees her dropped into a world of puzzles and peril with no way out. She must find the keys, climb the levels and meet her fate. But what if she’s not playing the game? Maybe the game is playing her… A thought-provoking story about the power that games give us to reimagine the world. “Punchy and action-packed, with a killer twist” – The Bookseller Check out these other brilliant books from Christopher Edge: Black Hole Cinema Club

★ 如果地球是你的作業，結果被人類搞砸了怎麼辦？★ 地球史上最懶外星人登場，爆笑拯救人類計畫！★ 校園幽默 × 外星觀察 × 諷刺喜劇，笑到停不下來外星少女Sky把地球當成自己的學校作業創造出來，但當人類出現後，整個星球開始變得一團糟。為了挽救自己的作品，她只好親自降落地球，試圖修好人類。以外星人的視角觀察人類世界，本書充滿爆笑校園幽默與機智諷刺，是一部輕鬆又聰明的冒險故事。Hilarious observational humour and witty social commentary combine in this debut comedy of an alien reluctantly coming to Earth to "fix" the mess that humans have made of her school project. When alien "Sky" creates planet Earth as part of a school project, she's delighted by her success. Those dinosaurs roaming about the place are top-mark material! Then humans sweep in and it's farewell dinosaurs, hello destruction.This disappointing evolutionary twist calls for drastic measures: Sky, the laziest student in class, is going to have make an effort, go down to Earth and fix humanity...

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近衛師團成員克里希娜在追查事件的過程中受重傷， 面臨絕境之際，無照治療師傑諾斯出現了。 他的壓倒性力量讓事態一口氣往解決的方向發展── 另一方面，把傑諾斯踢出隊伍的亞斯頓在以往能輕易攻略的任務中陷入苦戰。 他知道過去傑諾斯的功績，計劃將他帶回隊伍…!? © 2023 Ten Junoichi © Sakaku Hishikawa / SB Creative Corp. Original Character Design: Daburyu ★首刷限定精美典藏書卡！（首刷售完即無贈品） ★「成為小說家吧」四期半綜合排行榜第1名改編漫畫！※「成為小說家吧」為株式會社HINA PROJECT的登錄商標。 ★醫療系俠義奇幻故事登場！ ★確定TV動畫化，預計2025年4月開播。

《音樂小史》以親切流暢的文字，帶領讀者穿越古今，從史前時代的骨笛，到當代的爵士樂、K-pop與音樂節，探索人類與音樂之間深厚的連結。書中介紹多元曲風與文化脈絡，包括印度拉格、爪哇甘美朗、聖歌、古典音樂等，並串連社會與歷史背景，是一本兼具深度與溫度的音樂導覽書，適合所有喜愛音樂與故事的讀者細細品讀。A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the presentMusic excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal’s bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.Covering a remarkable range, including Indian raga, Javanese gamelan, medieval chant, jazz and K-pop, this Little History celebrates the wonder of music, and why it is treasured across the world. Within its pages, readers will find familiar composers and musicians, and will be introduced to a host of exciting new discoveries.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds-------------------“Robert Philip surveys the vast sweep of a vast subject in A Little History of Music.”—John Check, Wall Street Journal, “Holiday Gift Books: Music”“To find a guide as thoughtful

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of missing emu egg!E IS FOR EMU EGG . . .Crack that case! While visiting her cousin in Australia, Abbi learns that a valuable carved emu egg has been stolen. Who is the thief? Could it be Abbi's aunt who hates the egg? Or the visiting couple who likes to collect rare items? Or. . . is it Abbi's favorite cousin? With the help of her friends, Abbi and her friends, Lydia and Daniel, will crack this case wide open!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin DetectivesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

Animal photos, amazing facts, fun brain game activities, and more make this series a must-have for kids! Discover animals in their environments on land and in the sea as your child travels around the world. This amazing 128-page activity book has full-color fun with photos, animal facts, art projects, and engaging activities.Animal adventures include: Sun bearsRed-knobbed hornbillsLionsDugongsFrilled-neck lizardsTailorbirdsPangolinsBarn owlsEach unit includes: Fun facts and photosA storyBrain games and drawing activitiesAn art project, puzzle, or gameActivities help kids develop basic skills and include these fun tasks: Color by numberMatchingStep-by-step drawingPatterningHidden picturesDot-to-dotsMazesFind the differencesSolve the cluesBONUS units feature places and plants: Grand Prismatic SpringStone PlantsIncludes an answer key.About Evan-MoorIgniting young minds to help every child learn and succeed!Evan-Moor creates engaging and meaningful learning resources for children in grades

A funny, fiercely intelligent and moving collection exploring marriage, friendship, fame, and artistic ambition—including a story that revisits the main character from Curtis Sittenfeld’s iconic novel Prep—from the New York Times bestselling author of Eligible and Romantic Comedy.In her second story collection, Sittenfeld shows why she’s as beloved for her short fiction as she is for her novels. In these dazzling stories, she conjures up characters so real that they seem like old friends, laying bare the moments when their long held beliefs are overturned.In “The Patron Saints of Middle Age,” a woman visits two friends she hasn’t seen since her divorce. In “A for Alone,” a married middle-aged artist embarks on a creative project intended to disprove the so-called Mike Pence Rule, which suggests that women and men can’t spend time alone without lusting after each other. And in “Lost but Not Forgotten,” Sittenfeld gives readers of her novel, Prep, a window into the world of her beloved c

Read real stories about moments that changed history and find out what you can do to make a difference! "Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."--John Lewis, Twitter 2018 Inspired by civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis's call to challenge injustice, explore famous moments of global activism throughout history with more than 20 narrative stories--including the Newsboys' strike of 1899, the Freedom Summer Project of 1964, and Greta Thunberg's first School Strike for Climate. Each true story shares how activists across a variety of beliefs, ages, and backgrounds called for change, empowering young readers of all ages, abilities, and circumstances to make a difference. Brimming with illustrations and additional resources, including a timeline and information about how kids can get involved, this is essential reading for budding

An evocative photobook capturing the rugged isolation of life in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and MissouriInspired by the life and work of the poet and land surveyor Frank Stanford, these photographs of hermetic homes and men living in solitude were taken in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri by American photographer Matthew Genitempo. By capturing the foggy landscapes, cluttered interiors and rugged men that are tucked away in the dark woods,Jasperexplores a fascination with running away from the everyday. The work bounces between fact and fiction, exhibiting the reality and myth of what it means to be truly apart from society.Jasperis the photographer’s first major project, originally published in 2018 and now a rare book. This second edition enables old and new followers alike to delve into Genitempo’s evocative exploration of the American landscape. Produced with minimal text, the caption-free sequencing ofJasperencourages readers to wield their own imaginations and su

This beautiful box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader."I was so obsessed with this book. . .. The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." New York Times Book Review Pre-order Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth Hunger Games book - releasing March 2025 There is only one rule: kill or be killed. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded b

Join Pizza and Taco's afterschool club in the next installment of this hilarious graphic novel chapter book series! What happens when these foodie besties have to compete with a video game club for members ?Pizza and Taco are serving up more awesomeness with a cool new club! They can't wait to talk about all their favorite interests...including making comic books. Lots of people signed up, so they know it's going to be popular! Then why does everyone go to Cheeseburger's video game club instead?! Pizza and Taco have no choice but to check it out. They just might learn that kids want to make comics just as much as they want to play video games! This hilarious young graphic novel series—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for those who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to read all eight books in the series! Here are just a few:Who's the Best?Super

Volume IThe Silk Manuscripts from Zidanku, Changsha (Hunan), are the only pre-Imperial Chinese manuscripts on silk found to-date. Dating to the turn from the 4th to the 3rd centuries BC (Late Warring States period), they contain several texts concerning basic cosmological concepts, including one manuscript (Manuscript 1) with a diagrammatic arrangement and surrounded by pictorial illustrations. As such, they constitute a unique source of information complementing and going beyond what is known from transmitted texts.This is the first in a two-volume monograph on the Zidanku manuscripts, reflecting almost four decades of research by Professor Li Ling of Peking University. While the philological study and translation of the manuscript texts is the subject of Volume Two, this first volume presents the archaeological context andhistory of transmission of the physical manuscripts. It records how they were taken from their original place of interment in the 1940s and taken to the United Stat

This book is the second in a two-volume monograph on the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts. Looted in 1942 from the Warring States-period Chu tomb at Zidanku, Changsha, the manuscripts date to the turn from the 4th to the 3rd centuries BCE and are the only pre-Imperial Chinese manuscripts on silk found to-date. The monograph represents the culmination of almost four decades of research by Professor Li Ling of Peking University. Volume One addresses the circumstances of the discovery of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts and the subsequent provenance history in China and the United States.Volume Two provides the first complete transcription of the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts in their entirety together with reproductions of the original manuscripts. The transcription is accompanied by comprehensive annotations, with full paleographic and philological analysis of the texts. An English translation of the texts has been added by Professor Donald Harper. For the first time, the Zidanku Silk Manuscripts can be

Shortlisted for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2024'An accessible entry into discussions on the complexity of feelings, this picture book will be returned to time and time again.' – Foreword Starred ReviewAll kinds of guests check in and out of the Grand Hotel of Feelings. Some are fun and some are tricky, but all are welcome!Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all kinds of feelings come and stay. Every guest has unique needs. Anger, for example, is very loud and needs plenty of space to scream and shout. Sadness speaks in a small voice and occasionally floods the bathroom. Gratitude likes wandering about in nature; you never know when she might come and sit by your side.Some feelings are big and some are small, some are fun and some are tricky, but no feeling is ever turned away. At the Grand Hotel of Feelings, there is room for everyone!This is a delightfully imaginative book that is both a fun read-aloud and also a great way to engage children in conversations about

「你最近完全沒有貢獻，隊伍已經不需要你了。」 天才治療師傑諾斯為了同伴拚命磨練自己的技術， 只要隊伍成員受了一點小傷，他就會瞬間治好對方， 還會運用防護魔法與能力強化魔法，讓大家變得不容易受傷。 可是，同伴卻不認同他的貢獻，不講道理地將他踢出隊伍了。 當傑諾斯為此沮喪失落時，在街上遇到一位身受重傷的精靈族奴隸少女莉莉，順手救了她一命。 「我還活著？我還以為自己死定了……」 「哈哈哈，妳那只能算是小擦傷吧。」 「……你好厲害。」 因為這次的邂逅，傑諾斯成為一位無照治療師，開始經營自己的治療院。 這位喜歡幫助弱者，從強者身上收取昂貴治療費的超強治療師的事情很快就傳了開來，最後甚至還傳到了王宮！ 另一方面，因為失去了傑諾斯這位優秀的治療師，他原本的隊伍變得分崩離析。 可是，就算你們現在要找我回去，我也早就決定要向討厭的傢伙收取昂貴的治療費了…… 你們付得起嗎？ 在日本小說投稿網站「成為小說家吧」占據四期半綜合排行榜第一名的當紅奇幻小說堂堂登場！ ※「成為小說家吧」為株式會社HINA PROJECT的登錄商標。 ★改編電視動畫敲定!!!!! ★系列作累計突破20萬冊銷量（紙本＋電子）。 ★「成為小說家吧」四期半綜合排行榜第1名！※「成為小說家吧」為株式會社HINA PROJECT的登錄商標。 ★醫療系俠義奇幻小說堂堂登場！

Most histories of Hong Kong begin with the arrival of the British, and only incidentally mention the precolonial eras. In this book, Patrick Hase, one of the leaders in the field, provides an important addition to the history of Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region, covering topics such as Chinese ethnicity, commerce, port-towns, and squatting. It is a truly excellent work that will interest historians, anthropologists, and social scientists.—James L. WatsonFairbank Professor of Chinese Society and Anthropology Emeritus,Harvard UniversityThis book, an historical and archaeological portrayal of Hong Kong market villages across the territory, depicts how Hong Kong evolved not through chronicles of emperors and governors but through the ups and downs of different centres of rural life over the centuries. It belongs beyond the bookshelves of historians and archaeologists—anyone wandering the streets of Hong Kong neighbourhoods today wondering “how did this place get to be here?” wil

Magic Painting Advent Calendar A pre-Christmas gift with 24 beautiful little Magic Painting books that will keep children entertained.Discover 24 beautifully-illustrated Magic Painting books to count down to Christmas!This luxury advent calendar contains a festively illustrated Magic Painting book behind each window - plus, behind the first window you'll also find a high-quality, wood-handled brush. Simply use the brush to sweep water over the black-and-white designs in the books and vibrant hues magically appear!Count down the days to Christmas by painting enchanting images of elves, stars, Christmas trees, decorations and much, much more. Each little book contains four beautifully detailed magic painting images, plus an insert card to stop water from seeping through to the pages below. As the big day approaches, watch out for images of reindeer, Christmas stockings and of course Santa himself!Fingerprint Activities Santa's WorkshopCreate magical fingerprinted festive scenes feat

The Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built! Written by National Book Award finalist and Sibert Medal winner Elizabeth Partridge. Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Told from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper's kids, who watch in fascination as the trucks and crews arrive and steel towers coated in heavy red paint begin to rise above the tempestuous water, Golden Gate shares a thrilling visual perspective on each stage of the breathtaking project. Young readers can look and learn as each turn

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbors and doing his chores...but Pizza, on the other hand...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for readers who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to collect all eight books in the series! Here are a few titles to look out for:Who's the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for School (A Parents Magazine Best Book!)Dare

這款聖誕倒數日曆收錄 24 本精緻的《Magic Painting》迷你著色書，讓孩子每天開啟新驚喜。附有畫筆，只需沾水輕刷，黑白線條即幻化為繽紛色彩。主題包含小精靈、星星、聖誕樹與麋鹿等節慶圖案，每冊皆附防滲插卡，方便使用。兼具創意與節慶樂趣，是送給孩子的理想聖誕禮物。A pre-Christmas gift with 24 beautiful little Magic Painting books that will keep children entertained. Discover 24 beautifully-illustrated Magic Painting books to count down to Christmas!This luxury advent calendar contains a festively illustrated Magic Painting book behind each window - plus, behind the first window you'll also find a high-quality, wood-handled brush. Simply use the brush to sweep water over the black-and-white designs in the books and vibrant hues magically appear!Count down the days to Christmas by painting enchanting images of elves, stars, Christmas trees, decorations and much, much more. Each little book contains four beautifully detailed magic painting images, plus an insert card to stop water from seeping through to the pages below. As the big day approaches, watch out for images of reindeer, Christmas stockings and of course

The laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller - now in paperback. Tom wants to write a five star story for a school project and takes inspiration from his collection of ODD OBJECTS. The top-of-the-class, extra special 21st book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!The latest Tom Gates bestseller from multi-million selling writer and illustrator Liz Pichon, now in paperback.Q: Who wants their FIVE STAR funny story included in Oakfield School's story book?A: EVERYONE!But what will Tom write about? Inspiration strikes when he looks at his excellent collection of ODD OBJECTS and remembers the funny stories behind each one. Starting with Great Great Aunt Aggie's fake bird hat, the weird stone with a hole and his very special doodle pen.Marcus wants to write about Tom (which is annoying), Amy's got a funny poem and Norman's story is all about... cheese. But Mr Fullerman can onl

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery with the help of dolphins!It's the weekend -- a perfect day for a sail off the coast of Maine. But there's something fishy going on with the local dolphins and Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are determined to find out why. Are the dolphins twisting, leaping, and whistling because they're playing? Or is it a warning of nearby danger? And if it's danger, how can the kids get grownups to believe them? Abbi and her friends are diving head first into this mystery!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar CluesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

How did lay people in old China save their lives when dealing with acute or chronic health issues? Conventional medicine was costly and might not have been an option for many. Instead, people in villages and towns relied on remedies drawn from a woodblock-printed illustrated booklet called the Seventy-Two Therapies, first published in 1847. The goal of this book is to foster an appreciation of China’s long tradition of folk remedies. Each folk remedy is illustrated by a page from the circa 1860s woodblock edition of the Seventy-Two Therapies which the author used for translation. He also added a historical and interpretive analysis to expand on each therapy and to place it in the context of contemporary thinking, aiming at academics and readers interested in the everyday lives of common people in pre-1950 China, and in the folk medicine wisdom inherited from the past. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The 72 specific disease

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Graci Kim's New York Times best-selling Gifted Clans trilogy–now in paperback!Riley Oh wasn’t born into her family. Instead, as she recently discovered, she tumbled down to the earth many years ago as the last fallen star. Riley Oh also wasn’t born to be a witch. Like, at all—even her status as a divine celestial being comes with zilch in the magical powers department. And Riley Oh definitely wasn’t born to be a leader. But now the entire magical community thinks she and her soul-twin, Dahl, are meant to lead the world into the Age of the Final Eclipse (or whatever it is that the Haetae keeps saying they’re “destined” to do). Greeeat. But ever since Riley killed the Cave Bear Goddess, she’s been a bit pre-occupied with one thing: waiting for the goddess’s sisters to get their revenge. And it looks like her wait is finally over—because as witches from around the world prepare for war, it seems as though the godd

Priya puts together the perfect puppy picnic and raises money to help African wild dogs, in the fourth installment of this full-color early chapter book series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Priya is planning a puppy picnic for her friend Dola! It has a fairy-tale theme because Dola's adorable puppy is named Prince! Priya starts her party-prep to-do list. She makes castle invitations, creates DIY crowns, and bakes cupcakes (and pupcakes!). But as the puppy picnic gets closer, it looks like it might rain. Priya tries not to worry, but the weather is not something she can check off her to-do list. Will she have to cancel the picnic?With color-coded speech bubbles, an engaging diary format, plenty of humo

規畫人生、設定目標、執行計畫，無論是生活或工作，各種領域都能用得到！ 「不曉得該如何設定目標、擬定計畫。」「即使有計畫，卻無法順利執行。」可能你也遇過這種情形，這時候，你需要曼陀羅表格。 曼陀羅表格分為3×3的九宮格，以及從九宮格延伸的9×9表格，正中央通常會寫這張曼陀羅表格的主題，旁邊填入達成主題的實踐方法。曼陀羅表格是松村寧雄先生在1979年開發出來的，只要將想到的事情填入，就能幫助人們達成任何目標。 知名的職棒選手大谷翔平高中時期，就親手寫下了9×9曼陀羅表格，正中央寫的是「八個球團第一指名」，為了達成這個目標，大谷在這個主題的周圍，寫下實踐方法，分別是：運氣、心理、控球、球速160公里、人品、鍛練體格、球勁和變化球，接著再將這八個領域都再展開成九宮格，逐一寫下方法，讓行動化為習慣，進而實現目標。 本書作者松田充弘的人生，也是因為和曼陀羅表格開發者松村寧雄相遇而改變。松田認為，曼陀羅表格除了達成目標、實現夢想，也能當成創意發想的工具使用，從中可以學到了解自我、經營人生的方法。松田顛覆PDCA（Plan規畫→Do執行→Check查核→Action行動）的觀念，鼓勵我們改以CAPD（Check查核→Action行動→Plan規畫→Do執行）的方式使用曼陀羅表格。 在書中，松田分享「什麼是世界級人物都在應用的曼陀羅表格？」「大谷翔平的曼陀羅表格有什麼厲害的地方？」「曼陀羅表格為什麼是九宮格？」並且將曼陀羅表格結合提問，開發出「魔法提問曼陀羅表格」，光是回答提問，就能讓人生與職場變得更豐富。 松田認為，曼陀羅表格具有八種特性，包括：1.全面關照2.了解整體與局部的關係3.解決各種問題4.一邊腦力激盪、一邊整理創意5.掌握階層化資訊6.掌握本質7.分享資訊8.視覺化 書中也附有空白的曼陀羅表格，讓你可以一步步填寫，重新想一想自己沒想過或是不曾發現的問題。讓你也能像大谷翔平一樣，改變人生、實現夢想！

The Cool Bean faces the super slide in this Level Two I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald!It's a perfect day at the community pool for a swim. The cool beans are the best swimmers in town. Check out how they dive! Look at how they cannonball! Watch how they backflip! YOW!As for the Cool Bean, the shallow side of the pool is the only side of the pool he treads water on. Until one day, the Cool Bean sees the super slide and finds the courage to finally ride the slide...or does he? Find out in this splashy story about taking chances, trying new things, and leaning on your friends.The Cool Bean Makes a Splash is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Venture back to Grimwood in the wildly funny third book in Nadia Shireen's bestselling and brilliantly anarchic illustrated comedy-adventure series. Perfect for readers age 7+, and fans of Dog Man, Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good, Bunny vs Monkey and anyone who likes to laugh. A Bigfoot is on the loose! Ted, Nancy, Willow and the rest of the Grimwood gang must embark on their greatest adventure yet to save their home from a nasty, thieving stink monster.Monster hunters are GO!Fully illustrated throughout and full of heart, laughs and surprises, this is the must-read third title in the bestselling and fantastically funny Grimwood series. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* Nadia Shireen has won awards for her picture books including the UKLA Book Award for Good Little Wolf and most recently for Barbara Throws a Wobbler, which has been described as a ‘little doorway of joy’ by Caitlin Moran. She’s also been shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the Waterstones Chi