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Discover the wonderful world of insects in this beautiful 3D search-and find book. Join Little Ladybird and friends as they head off on a journey through an exciting world populated by beetles, spiders, butterflies and many more colourful little creatures. Clever 3D glasses will offer young readers a joyful and dynamic hunt among the jungle and its inhabitants! Little Ladybird is bored, so she decides to go and see the world and make new friends.She meets some colourful beetles along the way and is rescued from a big bird by some mantises in a tropical forest. There’s no stopping Little Ladybird and her new friends as they meet spiders, butterflies, frogs and other little creatures, each more beautiful and fascinating than the last. Little Ladybird soon realises that the world is full of wonders: ‘Nature really is an artist!’

The stunning new children’s picture book from the beloved BLUE KANGAROO seriesIt's the middle of the night, and Maudie would really, truly, like a good night's sleep. She heads to her lovely house in the woods for some rest, but when she gets there, she finds there are unexpected visitors in the way …This stunning new picture book is full of Emma Chichester Clark's signature charm and wit and incredible artwork. Parents and children will love reading this beautiful story together, full of imagination, playfulness and wonderful creatures.

本書由 Duncan Beedie 繪製，以誇張又充滿節奏感的圖文，描繪鵝 Hank 的日常小麻煩。Hank 無時無刻都在「HONK！」——看見氣球就想戳破、談話中插嘴、連在圖書館或電影院也忍不住打斷。雖然他覺得好玩，但身邊的人卻愈來愈受不了。於是 Hank 必須面對一個問題：他能學會體貼別人，成為一隻「im-PECK-able」的鵝嗎？本書透過荒誕的幽默與極具戲劇效果的插圖，讓孩子在笑聲中思考「考慮他人感受」的重要性。讀來既搞笑又帶點暖意，很適合與孩子共讀。A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger). Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt.Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . .Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . .This hilarious picture book teaches children the importance of being mindful and kind to others. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bu

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator MariajoIlustrajo.Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have story for children and families. From the award-winning creator of I Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt story about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships.Mr. Rabbit lives alone, and you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening—but sometimes, it can get a little too quiet . . .Luckily, spring has arrived, and that means Mr. Rabbit can plant his favorite vegetable—carrots!With some love, sunshine, and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr. Rabbit spots something unusual—a wiggling carrot top! He pulls and pulls, and out pops a walking, talking carrot.Car

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Spring is here, and life is in full bloom at Kimetsu Academy! A poorly placed cut (on a pizza) gets Muichiro into a world of trouble with his brother, while Rengoku's dad stumbles into a real bear of a battle. Meanwhile, Uzui finds himself wrapped into an artistic showdown with the (literal) demons of Kimetsu Academy. And that's not even mentioning the fashion, the fireworks, or the fishing!

When a team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts find themselves in serious trouble in outer space, they must work together to get back home. This is the first book in an incredible middle-grade graphic novel series created by real life astronaut, Leland Melvin!Launch into action in T-Minus 3, 2, 1 When Tia Valor takes a test on a whim for an exclusive NASA program for middle schoolers, she never thought shed pass. After all, she never really fit in at school. In fact, shes been skipping school most days to work at her brothers auto shop instead. But Leland Melvin, a famed astronaut, sees potential in Tia, and before she knows it, shes part of a team of other talented kids training to launch to an advanced space station orbiting the earth. But the perils of space are unpredictable and Tia finds herself with only half her crew and no adults around to help. Now she must rely on her instincts and the quick thinking of her fellow kid astronauts to save the space station and their lives!Crea

Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Shang Dynasty!99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the fourth book as Ben Ripley enrolls in ski school, where the slopes--and the stakes--get really steep. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley is not exactly the best student spy school has ever seen--he keeps flunking Advanced Self Preservation. But outside of class, Ben is pretty great at staying alive. His enemies have kidnapped him, shot at him, locked him in a room with a ticking time bomb, and even tried to blow him up with missiles. And he's survived every time. After all that unexpected success, the CIA has decided to activate Ben for real. The Mission: Become friends with Jessica Shang, the daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss, and find out all her father's secrets.

For fans ofOdderandSkunk and Badgercomes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger.Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He's not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he's even a badger at all.When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best-and only-friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he'll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all?Bad Badgeris a young middle-grade novel about badgers, gulls, and learning that staying true to yourself means knowing who you are to begin with.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes the sequel to Finally Seen "that tackles tweenhood and technology woes head-on" (School Library Journal, starred review) when Lina tries to navigate social media, only to discover not everything online is what it seems. When ten-year-old Lina Gao sees her mom's video on social media take off, she's captivated by the potential to be seen and heard! Maybe online she can finally find the confidence she craves. Whereas in real life she's growing so fast, she feels like microwave popcorn, bursting out of her skin! With the help of her two best friends, Carla and Finn, and her little sister, Millie, Lina sets off to go viral. Except there's a lot more to social media than Lina ever imagined, like: 1. Seeing inside her classmates' lives! Is she really the only person on the planet who doesn't have a walk-in closet?2. Group chats! Disappearing videos! What is everyone talking about in the secret chats? And how can she join?3. A baz

每年春天，青蛙和蠑螈為了繁衍後代，必須穿越馬路，這趟旅程充滿危險。作者以生動故事介紹「兩棲動物過馬路小隊」，如何守護這群小小生命，甚至發起建設動物隧道的行動。結合自然知識與公民參與，讓孩子發現，每個人都有能力為保護環境盡一份心力。2026 ALSC Notable Children’s Book2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award List SelectionA Green Earth Book Award WinnerHow does an amphibian cross the road? With the help of the Amphibian Migration Team! Learn all about a citizen scientist who acts as a crossing guard for migrating amphibians and helps build them a tunnel to safety in this delightful nonfiction picture book!From Kari Percival, Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning author of How to Say Hello to a Worm, comes an entertaining and informative children’s book perfect for curious, nature-loving young readers.Every spring, frogs and salamanders must travel from wooded uplands where they were born to vernal pools where they will mate. Unfortunately, roads constructed through their habitats have made the journey dangerous for these slow-moving animals. Many never reach their destinations. But with the help of the Amphibian Migration Te

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND #1 INDIE BESTSELLER!A Kids' Indie Next PickBookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025 selectionGoodreads Most Anticipated Releases of 2025 selectionBrimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear… The first novel in an epic and thrilling romantasy series, from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court’s seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away.That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an o

Dugong. Coffin Ray. Convict Blenny. Vampire Squid. Whale Shark.Do these animals sound dangerous or endangered to you? Because of their common names, bizarre looks or large body sizes, some creatures have a bad reputation and possibly instil fear.But are they really dangerous? Are they endangered, too?Come discover the fascinating facts and stories of 25 marine creatures living across the oceans' depths, from the shallow intertidal reefs to the deep abyssal trenches. Find out what makes them dangerous, endangered, or both!In This Book:Written and reviewed by marine biologists and reviewed by marine biologistsLife-like wildlife illustrations

Grab your pick axe and your canary cage - it's time to mine for coal in the Victorian pits! As a British man living in a coal-mining village during the Victorian era, you're forced to endure the dangers, difficulties and despair of working underground in the 1800s. It's gruelling work, with long hours, unpredictable equipment and terrifying conditions. Discover how to get through a day in the pits with a succession of handy hints, such as not forgetting your canary bird and singing mining ballads to keep your spirits high.You'll soon learn that you really wouldn't want to be a Victorian miner! The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction read

Sharpen your axe and hoist your sails - it's time to hop in your longboat and explore the world with the voyaging Vikings!As an adventurous young Viking living in 10th century Norway, you're getting ready to set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new life elsewhere. Prepare to brave stormy seas, discover expert boat-building techniques, and delve into the rich history of Norse mythology! But discovering a new continent is a difficult and dangerous quest - you really wouldn't want to be a Viking explorer!The ever-popular 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series transports readers to some of the grisliest times and places in history, perfect for reluctant readers! The humorous, first-person narrative approach places children directly in the shoes of some of history's most unfortunate people ever to have lived, great for engaging students with the history curriculum and encouraging further non-fiction reading.

Justin已經裸奔過、被綁架過、掉進天坑過，還紅遍全網路，現在他只想週末好好休息一下——結果遇上了殭屍！？而且還是運動員專屬墓園裡爬出來的超猛殭屍！Have YOU ever had a bad week? The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. He’s been naked in front of the whole school, survived a marooning, a kidnapping AND a giant sinkhole, and every one of these cringe inducing moments has gone mega viral! Justin Chase is having the WORST WEEK EVER! Time for nice relaxing weekend, right? WRONG! As Justin must face his spookiest challenge yet… zombies! No, really! And these aren’t just any zombies… he lives next door to the cemetery for ELITE ATHLETES! Monday was manic, Tuesday was traumatizing, Wednesday was weird, Thursday was terrifying and Friday was frantic. But now… it’s SATURDAY.The sixth book in the hilarious new seven-part highly-illustrated series for fans of the globally bestselling Treehouse series.

本系列書籍結合「Mind」與「Spring」二字：「Mind」有「心」、「觀照」之意，不僅象徵對內心的觀照與自我覺察，也強調個體對外界環境的敏感度；亦即心對內對外的覺察。「Spring」有「春天」、「泉水」、「彈簧」之意，象徵著春天萌發的生命力、生命泉水澄澈的流動性以及彈簧般可恢復的韌性。此部分展現在本書中，以正念融入七大目標： 覺察反思：能內觀反思，覺察自己的身心狀態。專注自律：能控制自己的注意力，自律自主。品味當下：能活在當下，感受品味人事物的美好。開放接納：能接納人事物，不做慣性批判或反應。創意變通：能快速彈性轉念，創意變通看待事物。慈悲關懷：能以平等關懷心，慈悲對待自己他人。意義目的：能發掘人生意義，利他奉獻付出。本書將源自於東方文化的「正念」（Mindfulness）融入社會情緒學習，為首創結合正念技術的社會情緒學習教材。透過「正念」引導學習者將注意力集中於當下，以全然接受、不帶評價的姿態，覺察當下的想法、感受及經驗，以達到自我照護的目的。內容專為青少年設計，包含26個MBSEL（Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning）)課程單元與活動。每一課均詳列主題、目標、活動、評量，依難度循序漸進。教師可按需求，參考本書提供的單元設計，規劃連貫的社會情緒主題式教學，也可選擇適合學生程度的主題優先教學，或將本書活動融入社會、科學等不同領域，拓展社會情緒學習的多元教學面向。

《Java Web項目開發全程實錄（第2版）》精選8 個熱門項目，涉及Servlet、SSM 框架和Spring Boot 框架三大Java Web 重點應用方向，實用性非常強。具體項目包含：明日科技門戶網、購好物網絡商城、員工信息管理系統、好生活個人帳本、嗨樂影評平臺、電瓶車品牌信息管理系統、尋物啟事網站和明日之星物業管理系統。本書從軟件工程的角度出發，按照項目開發的順序，系統、全面地講解每一個項目的開發實現過程。在體例上，每章一個項目，統一採用“開發背景→系統設計→技術準備→數據庫設計/公共模塊實現/各功能模塊實現→項目運行→源碼下載”的形式完整呈現項目，給讀者明確的成就感，可以讓讀者快速積累實際項目經驗與技巧，早日實現就業目標。

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.Until one summer when everything changes.Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get answers about the explosion that injured her. But Dani is hurting too much to want Eric to pursue the truth—she just wants to shut him out and move on. Besides, Eric has a history of dropping things he starts. Eric knows that and is determined that this will be the one time he follows through.But what if his pursuit brings him into direct conflict with another friend? Where does Eric’s loyalty really lie?

老虎、穿山甲、大象和大猩猩的未來，全都寄託在四位聰明的小學生身上！在這本書裡，你將學會如何：- 打擊野生動物犯罪，阻止盜獵行為- 保護牠們的棲息地，守護牠們的家- 將瀕危動物從滅絕邊緣拯救回來- 在國內來一場超酷的生態小旅行- 激勵親朋好友，一起加入守護行列！這本充滿力量的書用最簡單有趣的方式解釋了保育科學，不僅有真實的案例分享，更為你未來的職業選擇提供了方向。讓每個愛護動物的孩子，都能成為改變世界的行動家！Meet the tigers, pangolins, elephants and gorillas who are pinning their hopes of survival on four thoughtful school kids. Learn about stopping wildlife criminals, protecting habitats, saving animals from extinction, being an ecotourist in your own country and inspiring others to get involved. This empowering book explains the science of conservation in a simple and engaging way, with real life examples and potential career suggestions too.

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

Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is back! In this next installment, the crew gets help from a mysterious newcomer on Burlap Beach. Readers will be rooting for this band of superheroes from the get-go in this graphic novel chapter book series perfect for fans of Catstronauts and Dog Man.Team Unihorn is ready to relax after saving Burlap Beach from Krillzilla, a swarm of prehistoric krill. But when a giant electric jelly fish threatens to finish what Krillzilla started, the team must spring into action.All looks dire until Johnny Unicorn arrives on the scene and uses his magic to defeat the menacing monster. When Johnny offers to teach the team his ways back at his Uni-Barn, Raina, Shu, and Nigel eagerly accept, dragging a skeptical Woolly along.However, once the crew arrives, they discover Johnny’s not the unicorn they thought he was…and it’s up to Team Unihorn (and Woolly) to save the day.

With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The students of Ella Mentry School must figure out how to celebrate some weird-but-real holidays in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.Winter break is over, and it's another five months until summer vacation. A.J. and his friends aren't looking forward to school starting back up, but they're even less excited when Dr. Carbles, president of the Board of Education, cancels ALL school holidays. No Presidents' Day, no Memorial Day, and forget about any snow days!Morale is down, but Mrs. Roopy, the librarian, has a trick up her sleeve. Instead of celebrating traditional holidays, the school will celebrate real holidays that no one has ever heard of! Will the kids be able to save the year with their fun festivities, or will Dr. Carbles's antiholiday agenda win out?Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim P

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertaintyHelga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments.Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it entirely a personalreflection or a summative philosophy. It is, in fact, all of these things fused together: her life, her

"This imaginative graphic novel will keep young readers turning pages to find out just where K's car can go. Highly recommended."-School Library Journal K's Car can go anywhere! Join J and K on a breathtaking graphic novel adventure as they go on the ultimate road trip in the world's greatest car. Tadpole J is ready for a lazy Saturday in Lilypad City, but his big sister, frog K, has other plans - they're going on a road trip! K built a spectacular car that can go anywhere, so J packs them a picnic lunch and off they go! Beyond the lakeside cliffs, through the Spikey Spike Forest, and past the Domed City of Fafa. But when the road gets blocked at the Waterfall Mountains, they get stopped right in their tracks. Or do they? Because when K says her car can go anywhere, she really means anywhere!

Where does history come from, and how do we know what really happened? Find out in this eye-opening book.Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it's vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today.This is a History book unlike any other you've read. It doesn't just tell stories from the past, it unpicks details within those stories, explains how and where those stories came from, and why they can change, depending on who is telling them.

Katie the Catsitter (Book1-4)(Graphic Novel)(平裝本)NOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS!Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! Introducing an irresistible new middle-grade graphic novel series about growing up, friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats!)--perfect for fans of Guts, Awkward and Real Friends (not to mention anyone who loves cats!)“Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” --The New York TimesKatie is dreading the boring summer ahead while her best friends are all away at camp--something that's way out of Katie and her mom's budget, UNLESS Katie can figure out a way to earn the money for camp herself. But when Katie gets a job catsitting for her mysterious upstairs neighbor, life get interesting. First, Madeline has 217 cats (!) and they're not exactly . . . normal cats. Also, why is Madeline always out EXACTLY when the city's most notorious villain commits crimes?! Is it possible that Katie's upstairs neighbor is really a super villain? Can Katie wrangle a whole lot of wayward

Katie the Catsitter is back with her next adventure, and this time she may need the help of an . . . elephant? This irresistibly fun, bestselling, girl—and cat—power graphic novel series is perfect for fans of Sweet Valley Twins and the Babysitters Club!"A little evil and a whole lotta fun." --Kirkus ReviewsWANTED: TOP SECRET PLANKatie is rocking 7th grade and being a superhero sidekick, so when a new threat puts the whole city in danger she's ready to spring into action! She'll just need one super secret plan, a little help from her friends (okay a lot of help!), an invitation to the city's fanciest party, 217 slightly unusual cats, and . . . maybe a new superhero outfit. Can Katie pull off the plan of the century?! Get ready for more drama, more disguises, more fun, more friends, more secrets and more surprises than ever before! (Plus cats, definitely more cats!)Bonus: Don't miss the Which Cat Are You Quiz inside!

The second book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPERWith special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say.

Find out the secrets behind a beautiful, hidden garden and what really happens when you wish upon a star as you follow our stories to places that are more magical and stranger than you could ever think ...Five titles included:Alice's Adventures in WonderlandThe Wonderful Wizard of OzThe Jungle BookThe Adventures of PinocchioThe Secret GardenOur Easier Classics Reading Library range transforms the world’s greatest stories into inclusive and entertaining books, giving everyone the opportunity to read these world-renowned titles. Each book includes a free audio book to further enhance the reading experience. Every cover will have a sensory feature to assist with sensory output. All Easier books are further supported by a visual and audio glossary.

本書共分10章。第1章介紹Nacos的動態發現、健康檢查、設定管理、技術選型、分散式事務及其與Eureka的區別。第2章介紹Dubbo的基本概念、整合、設定、註冊中心、偵錯和監控、擴充、原理、性能最佳化及序列化協定。第3章介紹ZooKeeper的結構、特性、資料模型、API、應用場景、工作原理以及監控和管理。第4章介紹Spring Cloud Security OAuth 2的授權模式、底層工作原理及JWT技術。第5章介紹Spring Cloud Gateway的路由與更新、負載平衡策略、篩檢程式、限流方式、底層工作原理及高併發下的問題與解決方案。第6章介紹分散式鏈路追蹤的背景和概念，Skywalking的安裝設定、資料獲取、呼叫堆疊分析和故障排除。第7章介紹量控制元件，涵蓋限流、熔斷、降級、動態規則、服務治理、流量控制方式、核心元件及Sentinel規則和持久化推送模式。第8章介紹了Apache ShardingSphere與同類產品，並討論分片策略、資料遮罩、分散式事務、資料庫讀寫分離、主從同步、叢集管理、跨資料庫分頁、垂直與水平拆分、廣播與綁定資料表及底層實現原理。第9章介紹Elasticsearch、Logstash和Kibana的安裝設定及底層實現原理。第10章介紹RocketMQ的安裝、設定、架構、基本原理及高可用性、容錯性、性能優化和監控方法。 【本書看點】l 動態發現與健康檢查l Dubbo基本概念與整合l ZooKeeper結構與特性l OAuth 2授權模式l Spring Cloud Gateway路由與更新l 分散式鏈路追蹤背景和概念l 流量控制元件對比介紹l ShardingSphere分片策略與資料遮罩l Elasticsearch+Logstash+Kibana安裝設定RocketMQ架構與基本原理

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally?

Oh, Muses! Get ready for 20 brand-new, tongue-in-cheek tales from Greek mythology, as told by the team behind the smash hit podcast and New York Times best-selling book Greeking Out.Want to know the greatest feats and the funniest secrets of the gods and heroes of Greek mythology? You’re in the right place. Told in the hilarious, kid-friendly voice that’s sent the Greeking Out podcast to the top of the charts, these stories of heroic victories, perilous adventures, and plain old mischief are sure to delight kids and adults alike. Plus, fans of the Percy Jackson series will love discovering the real myths behind their favorite (and least favorite) characters.In this book, you’ll encounter a god kidnapped by pirates, sheep used as camouflage, a super-shiny fleece, some dangerous metalworking, the world’s most perfect animal, a really heavy boulder, and much more.Dynamic, playful illustrations coupled with laugh-out-loud storytelling and real information about ancient Greece—delivered by

In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author ofBeneath the Swirling Sky.“Plenty of fast-paced action [with] a gentle feel . . . a sweet and thoroughly researched story with a firm moral grounding.”—Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling.But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger.Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save t

A monster has broken into Jack's garden and stolen his favourite yellow underpants. The cheek! Jack sees his chance to flex his new fairy skills and embark on his first ever solo mission. Unfortunately, in chasing the creature across town and leaving a trail of chaos in his wake, Jack breaks every rule in the fairy rule book (you must keep the magical kingdom a secret from humans, no one can know you are really a fairy, and you must NEVER EVER cause a lorry to crash into a take-out restaurant shop, creating a ketchup spillage across the high street whilst in pursuit of a magical creature who has your pants).Will Jack get his wand back, track down the monster, and make everything right again before he's kicked out of the magical kingdom for good?

INCLUDES A NEW MAX SHORT STORY!NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • The clock is ticking on Max's final adventure as she races to uncover family secrets. From the creator of the Big Nat series, now an Emmy-nominated animated TV show on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon"An epic finish to an epic tale!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesEveryone's favorite knight-in-training is back...to back! Max's twin is public enemy number one, and it's up to the Midknights to find her before time runs out! But dangers loom, including bloodthirsty trolls, murderous pirates, and even a ruthless king--or two. Can Max and her band of loyal friends unlock the mystery of her past? Lincoln Peirce pens another epic quest in The Tower of Time, book three in the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights series.Series Overview: Third and concluding book in the Max and the Midknights series.One Max paperback conversion per season, beginning in Spring '24.

The Prince and the Dressmaker author Jen Wang spins a sensitive narrative about an alienated teen who leaves modern society for the California wilderness to start a new life away from human kind.Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in popularity contests than in fighting for change. The only person who seemed to understand how desperate things were was Ash's grandpa, Edwin.Before he died, Edwin used to talk about building a secret cabin, off the grid in the California wilderness. And to Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life.But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . . can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?From New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affectingstory about self-discovery, self-r

A beautiful, moving book about body positivity and self-acceptance, from award-winning author and illustrator Vashti Harrison.Winner of the Caldecott MedalOnce there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn't.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is.With beautiful illustrations and a gatefold flap, this quietly reassuring story explores the experience of being big in a world that celebrates small, promoting body positivity and self-acceptance in young readers.BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.

Wanda's a star! Or at least she thinks she is . . .In this modern-day fable in graphic novel form, Wanda calls her brother and sister her “fans,” keeps up with all the celebrity news, and never ever misses a chance to share a selfie. She’s ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is but all people are interested in is...her floppy dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame, fandom, and social media where friendship and family triumph.