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《The Wedding People》由Alison Espach所著，故事講述女主角菲比（Phoebe）在經歷離婚、失業與愛貓去世後，帶著輕生念頭來到羅德島新港市的豪華旅館-Cornwall Inn，希望在這裡結束生命。她穿著綠色洋裝和金色高跟鞋，被誤認為是正在舉辦盛大婚禮的一部分，這場婚禮正由新娘莉拉（Lila）精心籌備。隨著菲比被迫捲入婚禮的種種混亂與危機，她與莉拉意外地建立起情誼。菲比逐漸找到生活的意義和希望，也與新郎加里（Gary）產生了情感火花，並重新開啟對人生和家庭的期待。書中真實刻劃了菲比內心的掙扎與成長，探討失婚、身心健康、孤獨與救贖等主題。本書以婚禮一週的時間窗口為背景，交織出多角度的人物關係和心理描寫，情節既緊湊又感人。它展現了疲憊靈魂如何通過意外契機重新找到生命的光亮。The runaway New York Times bestseller with over one million copies soldA Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club Pick, New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, and a #1 Indie Next PickNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, Time, Chicago Tribune Biblioracle, HuffPost, US Magazine, Elle, Real Simple, and GlamourA propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in

A clear and simple book to explain about body changes and sex for kids who haven't quite hit puberty yet.This is a brand-new edition, with new content and all-new artwork, of THE go-to book for children to learn the facts of life. Aimed primarily at female readers, the book includes discussion of sex and gender identity, and sexuality. Using frank but clear and friendly language and pictures, this book explains all the changes that people with female bodies can expect to experience as they enter puberty. This ranges from physical body changes and new experiences such as what periods are and how to handle them, all the way to mental and emotional challenges that come with growing older and becoming more independent.The book is aimed at readers age 10 and up, who are likely just at the very start of their own puberty journey.Material is based on the original best-seller by Sue Meredith, but with new writing and expert input from professional sex educators and gender consultants.

★ 營造睡前親子說故事溫馨柔和的氣氛，陪伴孩子進入甜美的夢鄉。★ 本書內容中英對照，親子共讀增進全方位閱讀素養。一起閱讀孩子最愛的聖經故事，享受美好的親子時光！《彩繪小聖經》文字生動易讀，圖畫色彩豐富，為孩子述說關於上帝的故事。Reading favourite Bible stories with your children is the most precious time.The stories in are told in simple language with delightful and engaging illustrations.適讀年齡：․ ３歲以上，學齡前․ 適合親子共讀本書特色：․ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。․ 插圖精美，色彩斑斕，更巧妙運用圖案花紋來作畫，增添畫面趣味與藝術感。․ 精心挑選20個重點故事，從上帝創造天地，到耶穌出生、地上工作及復活升天，是孩子輕鬆愉快地認識《聖經》的好幫手。

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★ 米飛兔 × 荷蘭國家博物館！最可愛的藝術啟蒙之旅★ 精選荷蘭國家博物館經典名畫，認識林布蘭、維梅爾等藝術大師米飛兔帶領孩子走進荷蘭國家博物館，認識林布蘭、維梅爾等藝術大師的經典作品。本書將博物館名畫與迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫並排呈現，讓孩子在熟悉可愛的陪伴下輕鬆接觸藝術。作為米飛藝術系列第三冊，本書就像一次小小的博物館之旅，是適合親子共讀的藝術啟蒙書。miffy x rijksmuseum is a delightful book introducing young children to the world of art. The third in a series that began with the award-winning miffy x rembrandt (2019) and miffy x vermeer (2023).In miffy x rijksmuseum highlights of the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection have been paired with Dick Bruna's work. Popular works from various periods are showcased alongside Dick Bruna's simple and endearing illustrations.

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers'' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child''s success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or B

★ 全球暢銷300萬冊，改變無數領導者思維的經典★ TED超熱門演講原點，點閱近5000萬次★ 成功的關鍵，不是「做什麼」，而是「為什麼」★ 15週年全新修訂版，重新定義影響力與領導力為什麼有些人與組織，總能激發創新、影響他人，甚至改變世界？賽門．西奈克提出一個看似簡單卻深刻的問題——「為什麼」。他發現，真正卓越的領導者，從不只關注「做什麼」或「怎麼做」，而是從「為什麼」出發。無論是馬丁．路德．金恩、賈伯斯，還是萊特兄弟，他們的共通點不在背景，而在於清楚傳達自身的信念與使命。本書以清晰有力的架構，揭示「黃金圈理論」，帶領讀者理解：當人們認同你的理念，而非僅僅產品本身，真正的影響力才會產生。在資訊爆炸、社群媒體主導的時代，重新找回「WHY」，更顯重要。這不只是一本談領導的書，而是一場關於信念、影響力與人生方向的深度思考。The inspiring, life-changing bestseller updated for its 15th anniversary with a new foreword by the author'One of the most incredible thinkers of our time,' Steven Bartlett, podcaster and author of Diary of a CEO-----------Simon Sinek's iconic global bestseller has sold more than three million copies by asking a simple fundamental question:Why are some people and organisations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others?The answer to why is another why. Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with a WHY. They realized that people w

In this follow up toCat Family ChristmasandCat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking

◎由物理、樂理、生理觀點看台語語音，台語是人類語音え奇蹟。◎「衫短褲闊人矮鼻直」え教法誤會台語え調性，妨礙台語教學。◎「えあ寫音字」做台語え「語音式文法」，處處文法，連音優美。◎基於語音學，本冊用「意音字台文」來寫有個性え「台語式台文」。用物理、樂理、生理觀念，邏輯思維，台語八調，循環變調，就清清楚楚。母音豐富「音母表」就簡單，押韻就優美。語調是台語語音之基石。台語用「寫音字」連音做「語音式文法」，寫「意音字台文」，驚豔無比！台文文藝復興，人人有責！台語八調：「老1阿2公3摃4鑼5足3.活1.潑2.」，三平123，一降一升45，三切1.2.3.循環變調例：「駛3車3 車2路2 路1試1 試4駛4」，4>3>2>1>4台語變調簡單明瞭。えあ式「意音字台文」句例：「這尼媠え母語好好あ傳予咱え囝兒孫あ」本冊是筆者え磚，敬請拋玉。母語加油！──李清木（作者）How does Taiwanese sound? Beautifully! Simple phonetics, eight orderly tones, circular tone rotations, straight-forward phonetic spelling, phonetic grammar based on「bella」vowels (e,a) with seam-less liaison。★★★誠摯推薦★★★「半年來，李教授え台語授課予我有幸深入學習咱祖先留落來え世界美え母語，也深深あ鼓勵我更加為台語拍拚。」──陳立宗「李清木教授的著作《台語語音學》充滿創新性。本書是名符其實的「台語知音」。著作中，作者強調台語是台灣文化之根，頻頻呼籲不使乎台灣語文衰微，感佩之至。」──游銘泉「一本奇冊：会寫好冊え人是好人，会寫奇冊え人是奇人、才人。江山代有才人出，各領風騷數百年。」──林洪權◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786267574409.pdf

這是一部寫給所有年齡讀者的人類歷史故事書。從史前時代到20世紀末，甘布里奇用溫柔易懂的文字，帶我們穿越千年，認識歷史中的人物與事件，像是孔子、莎士比亞、凱薩琳大帝，還有柏林圍牆的倒塌。這本書不講艱深的年代和專有名詞，而是用說故事的方式，讓我們重新感受歷史的溫度與人性的光亮。The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all agesThe World has existed for over 4 billion years, but humanity arrived much more recently. Here E. H. Gombrich brings to life the full story of human experience on Earth. He paints a colourful picture of remarkable people and events, from Confucius to Catherine the Great, from the invention of art to the destruction of the Berlin Wall.This is a book dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind’s experience across the centuries. It is both a guide to humanity’s achievements and an acute witness to its frailties. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this is a timeless account of our shared history.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds-------------“In simple, vivid prose, Gombrich surveys the human past from pre-h

小小的改變，也能讓世界更美好。《Small Steps, Big Change》以簡單語言與俏皮插畫，引導孩子從日常生活出發：用舊襪子做偶、節水、關心海洋……這些看似微不足道的行動，其實正是永續未來的起點。靈感來自聯合國永續發展目標，是一本適合親子共讀、幫助孩子理解環境與社會責任的指南。A book on sustainable living, inspired by The Sustainable Development Goals (formulated by the United Nations). Small Steps, Big Change explores small, everyday goals kids can aim for to engender positive change in our world. With a simple, upbeat language that children will understand, and illustrated in a bold and quirky style by James Jones (One More Try, The Perfect Fit), this is the ideal guide to inspire children to help build a better tomorrow.From making puppets out of old socks, to spreading kindness and protecting our oceans, kids will love getting involved in all the ways we can make a difference to the world. Just like other books about climate change and environmentalism for kids such as Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre, What a Waste by Jess French and Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts and Hannah Peck, Small Steps,

這本 Numberblocks 官方活動年鑑 以孩子熟悉的角色為主角，讓數學學習變得更有趣。書中包含遊戲、謎題和漫畫故事，透過超過 70 頁的活動，引導孩子認識數字、數數順序、加減法、形狀配對與數列規律，並逐步觸及乘除概念。內容依五大學習階段設計，循序漸進，幫助孩子培養專注力與邏輯思考。漫畫風格的故事則增添親切與趣味，適合家庭共讀。這是一本能讓孩子在遊戲與故事中自然累積數學基礎的讀物，兼具啟發性與娛樂性。Official Numberblocks activity annual, based on the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show!Packed with games, puzzles and stories, this activity book offers over 70 pages of number fun! Plus, enjoy story time together with comic-style stories, inspired by the show's most popular episodes.Focussing on Numberblocks' 5 learning levels and featuring numbers up to 100, the simple activities will help young children learn how to recognise numbers, count in order, add and subtract, recognise and match shapes, understand and complete number patterns, begin to divide and multiply, and develop key maths skills ? all with the help of their Numberblock friends!?5, 4, 3, 2, 1? It's time for some number fun!

本書是以 BAFTA 得獎節目 Numberblocks 為基礎設計的官方活動年鑑，內容多達 70 頁，包含遊戲、解謎與故事。孩子可在角色引導下練習數數順序、加減運算、數列規律及形狀辨識，並逐步探索乘除法概念。五大學習層級的設計，讓活動能循序漸進，適合不同程度的孩子操作。書中還加入漫畫式故事，靈感來自節目人氣片段，增添熟悉感與共讀樂趣。插圖鮮明，活動簡單易懂，既能作為課外補充，也能成為日常遊戲的一部分，是一本寓教於樂的數學學習書。Official Numberblocks activity annual, based on the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show!Packed with games, puzzles and stories, this activity book offers over 70 pages of number fun! Plus, enjoy story time together with comic-style stories, inspired by the show's most popular episodes.Focussing on Numberblocks' 5 learning levels and featuring numbers up to 100, the simple activities will help young children learn how to recognise numbers, count in order, add and subtract, recognise and match shapes, understand and complete number patterns, begin to divide and multiply, and develop key maths skills ? all with the help of their Numberblock friends!?5, 4, 3, 2, 1? It's time for some number fun!

太空旅行怎麼進行？外星人可能長什麼樣子？宇宙中真的有其他生命嗎？在這本趣味與知識兼具的科普圖文書中，孩子將進入「超級反派學院」，透過幽默圖解與淺顯說明，探索天文學中的大小問題——從費米悖論、極端生命型態到未來可能的太空旅行方式。適合喜愛科學與冒險的小讀者，也讓天文知識成為課堂之外的新發現。Learn all about space travel, alien planets and life beyond Earth in this fun and factual space book for kids. "How do you travel in style across the galaxy?""What do aliens really look like?""What is the Fermi paradox, and why should we care about it?" Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Supervillain Academy: the magnificently morbid school for young villains in training. Read more about how the search for extraterrestrial life and the search for planets are linked, the exoplanets and extremophiles that can be found all over the galaxy, and the weird and wonderful ways scientists think we (might) be able to travel around space. A factual and full-of-fun astronomy book for young big thinkers and budding scientists!An accessible and enjoyable introduction to astrophysics, explaining big topics in a simple wayPacked with

本書專為7歲以上兒童設計，以圖像方式引導學習，讓新詞彙更容易掌握。書中以清晰、簡單的插圖呈現單字與片語，並依主題分區，如城市生活、運動、建築工地或餐廳點餐等日常情境。透過這些生活化的場景，孩子能直觀地理解詞義並應用於實際對話中。本書不僅是一部字典，更是延伸學習的工具，幫助孩子建立更廣的英文詞彙基礎，提升語言運用能力。亮點：圖像搭配詞彙，理解更直觀主題式分區，貼近生活情境適合7歲以上孩子循序學習幫助拓展英文詞彙量Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.This stunning new dictionary uses clear and simple illustrations to depict words and phrases in an engaging manner. Words are grouped into themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, or ordering food in a restaurant - helping young readers grasp complicated topics and build their knowledge of the English language. Children's Visual Dictionary helps young learners push the boundaries of their English vocabulary.

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia 是一本為學齡前孩子設計的第一本百科全書。從地球到音樂、數字到食物，以最貼近孩子視角的方式，呈現世界的多樣與驚奇。語言簡潔、節奏感強，適合朗讀，圖像溫暖生動，幫助幼兒建立語彙與認知概念，是親子共讀、日常探索的最佳起點。The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!Quotes/Reviews"Rocket fuel for cognitive development."-Wall Street JournalSelected for Waterstones Best Children's Books in October 2022 List"Just the right amount of information is included

以孩子的眼睛看石器時代——糧食危機、家族嫌疑、神話與權力衝突，每篇故事都取材自真實歷史場景，節奏輕快、角色鮮明。搭配插畫與延伸學習內容，讓孩子在笑聲中了解人類最早的生活樣貌。'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Stone Age tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.The Great Flood Jay loves to listen to his grandfather's stories of the Great Spirit and the Earth Mother, but outside, danger is at their door. Food is getting scarcer, tribes are at war and the river water is rising...The Great Storm On the cold and windy island of Skara Brae, Tuk and his sister Storm are hunting. But when a thief steals half their tribe's winter food stores, it's up to the siblings to solve the mystery. What

從木馬屠城記到奧林匹克賽場，從阿基米德的奇思妙想到雅典與斯巴達的對峙，本書收錄四則取材自真實事件的古希臘故事。以孩子為主角，幽默筆法描寫歷史現場，搭配插圖與延伸學習內容，讓7歲以上讀者輕鬆進入古文明的世界。'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling.' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandFrom the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.Horrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Greek tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+.The Lion's Slave The great inventor Archimedes has just one problem – his clumsy servant, Lydia. But when the Romans besiege Syracuse, and the Greeks turn to Archimedes for help, it is she who comes up with the answers…The Tortoise and the Dare Elena's freedom is at stake. She needs all her cunning to make sure her brother wins a race in the Olympic stadium. But will he?The Boy Who Cried Horse When a stranger announ

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.

西班牙暢銷童書，歡迎來到夢幻獨角獸王國！小女孩克勞蒂亞剛進入魔法學院，學習魔法與獨角獸的奧祕。期末飛行考試在即，她能否與新朋友們攜手完成挑戰？Do you believe in unicorns? School, friendship, and a certain magical beast will enchant beginning readers in this first of a series. Welcome to Unicornia, the most wonderful place ever! Claudia is about to start her first day at the Unicornia Academy of Magic, where she'll learn all about spells, potions, and most importantly, unicorns! But she will need to ace her first unicorn flying test at the end of the week if she hopes to advance. With the help of her new friends, will Claudia learn to ride in record time? Get ready for unicorns, glitter, and magic galore in this shimmering story of friendship and fun. Originally published in Spain, the popular series, with sweet illustrations and a simple, humorous text, is poised to charm young unicorn fans everywhere.

The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself--and the consequences are deadly.The third time's a charm.It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it's clear this "game" is serious--and whoever's in charge isn't sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren't any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone's a target. And now that someone unex

Discover the life of Taylor Swift--a story about the power of words and being yourself for kids ages 6 to 9 Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musical artists in the world! Before she became a big star, she was a little girl who loved country music and writing stories. Explore how she went from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to being an international role model and the youngest person ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award. Independent reading--This Taylor Swift biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own. Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Taylor's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy--Find out how Taylor's kindness, ambition, and talent for storytelling have made her an incredible figure in music and pop culture. How will Taylor's creativity and dedication inspire you?

◎線條＋符號＋顏色，多種抽象概念的新詮釋。Line + symbols + colors, new interpretations of multiple abstract concepts.◎跳過望文生義可能產生的歧解，以最簡單的形式進行最直觀的哲學演繹。Avoid ambiguity that literal interpretations may lead to, directly interpret philosophies with the simplest methods.你可曾想過用簡單的筆劃與顏色勾勒物質世界的抽象概念？打破現實形式的框架，以冥想、意象、解構，重新簡約而寧靜的感受世界！作者以簡單的線條、圖象、文字與顏色演繹二維、三維、四維的種種抽象概念，藉著解構每幅創作的線條勾勒與組合，可以感受作者解讀物質世界的獨特角度，是一部意識流動強烈的藝術、哲學創作集。Have you ever thought about drawing abstract concepts with simply strokes and colors?Break the framework of reality, and feel the world with meditation, imagery, deconstruction, newdefinitions in peace!The author presents abstract 2-dimensional, 3-dimentional, and 4-dimensional concepts with simple lines, images, texts and colors. By deconstructing the lines and combinations of every creation, you may experience the author’s unique point of view to make sense of the material collection of artistic and philosophical creations of strong consciousness.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見https://www.pressstore.com.tw/free

和小貓一起出發環遊世界，猜猜牠會去哪裡旅行呢？這本可重複使用的魔法水畫書，操作簡單，只要加水就能讓隱藏的圖案和色彩一一浮現。書中有七幅生動場景，畫面乾了還能再玩，適合孩子透過輕鬆的塗畫體驗，發現旅行的驚喜與樂趣。Help Cat get ready for a holiday adventure in this 100% reusable and 100% fun magic water painting book!Join Cat on a holiday adventure around the world. But which countries does Cat visit? Simply pick up the brush pen, paint the magical pages with water, and find out!To bring the seven adorable pictures to life, just add water to the magic painting pen and paint over the white spaces on each right-hand page. You'll gaze with wonder as colour magically appears with each brush of the pen and hidden pictures are revealed.With pictures to discover in every scene, children can colour in the pictures with the magic painting pen included in this book. Using the book is super-simple. Just unscrew the pen tip, add water, then screw back on, and your pen is ready to use! The book is 100% reusable too, with specially designed pages that can be used again and again.Once the water dries on eac

◎由物理、樂理、生理觀點看台語語音，台語是人類語音え奇蹟。◎「えあ寫音字」做台語え「語音式文法」，處處文法，連音優美。◎基於語音學，本冊用「意音字台文」來試寫有個性え「台語式台文」。用物理、樂理、生理觀念，邏輯思維，台語八調，循環變調，就清清楚楚。母音豐富「音母表」就簡單，押韻就優美。語調是台語語音之基石。台語用「寫音字」連音做「語音式文法」，寫「意音字台文」，驚豔無比！How does Taiwanese sound? Beautifully! Simple phonetics, eight orderly tones, circular tone rotations, straight-forward phonetic spelling, phonetic grammar based on「bella」vowels (e,a) with seam-less liaison。‧‧‧ ‧‧‧ ‧‧‧ 本語音手冊，分享「台語語音、文法之美」。台語八調基於三頻率，如語如歌。台語詞中，「前字」照規則「循環變調」。台語只用23音母加鼻音符，好用「精確標音，即時註調」來廣傳台語正音。台語八調各有個性，台語語音順物理樂理生理，八調是台語語音え詩歌性佮音樂性え挺柱。「台語語音式文法」優美殊勝。「意音字台文」有潛能寫出有個性え台語文體。以上發現料必会助益台語語音え教學佮傳承，是所至望。Keywords：索引語音學Taiwanese Phonetics台語台語語調調性語音 tonal language台語變調台語文法意音字台文◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786269862030.pdf

與諾貝爾獎得主米歇爾·馬約爾一起回到過去，了解宇宙的秘密，並會見物理學界的偉人：牛頓、愛因斯坦等等。這本圖像小說的宇宙指南以任何人都能理解的方式解釋了複雜的想法。這是一本充滿冒險的書——以及人類曾經研究過的一些最重要的概念：重力波、相對論、黑洞…等等！書裡面有什麼：翻頁冒險在享受樂趣的同時了解物理知識簡單插圖中的複雜概念Go back in time with Nobel Prize laureate Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the Universe and meet the great names in physics: Newton, Einstein and many more. This graphic novel guide to the Universe explains complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. It's a book full of adventure — as well as some of the most important concepts humankind has ever studied. On the program: gravitational waves, the theory of relativity, black holes... and more!What's inside:Page-turning adventureLearn about physics, while having funComplex concepts in simple illustrations

In award-winning author/illustrator Mike Maihack's action-packed and hilarious third graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Spider-Man is thrust into space and must team up with the rebellious Guardians of the Galaxy! Spider-Man has ventured into space to return Silver Surfer's surfboard to the space-faring hero. But what starts as a simple mission quickly evolves into a new mystery involving a collection of rare talismans that can give the owner great and potentially dangerous cosmic power. Before he can return home, Spider-Man must discover where all the talismans are and just what their purpose is in order to ensure they don't fall into the wrong hands. Good thing Spidey has joined forces with the perfect Super Hero team--the Guardians of the Galaxy--to see this mission through! With the help of Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Star-Lord, Gamora, and Drax, can Spider-Man save the day and secure his way home? Or is he fated to be lost in space forever? A Mighty Marvel Team-Up serie

想像你生活在金字塔旁、法老殿堂裡，甚至陰森的尼羅河畔。這本書用四個不同角色的冒險，帶出古埃及社會的多樣面貌與歷史真相。故事驚險又充滿笑點，圖文並茂，入門古埃及文化。From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Egyptian tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Gold in the Grave A group of thieves plot to rob Tutankhamen's tomb of its vast wealth.If they succeed, it'll be the greatest robbery in history. If they fail, the consequences are severe... The Magic and the Mummy When the pharaoh dies, it’s Neria’s job to mummify his cat.The trouble is, the cat is still alive. Can Neria find a way to save the cat without being caught and punished?The Plot on the Pyramid The Great Pyramid is a

★三個核心問題引導深思：「你為什麼在這裡？你害怕死亡嗎？你感到滿足嗎？」啟發讀者反思自己存在的目的和生命的意義。★寓言式故事敘述：透過主角約翰在偏遠咖啡館的經歷，以簡潔且富有哲理的故事，引導讀者進入自我覺醒的旅程。★存在目的（PFE）的探索：提出「存在目的」（Purpose For Existing）作為人生核心主題，找到自己真正想實現的目標，使生命更有方向感。★鼓勵活在當下與自我實現：強調停止機械式生活，從日常慣性中跳脫，追求真正讓自己感到滿足和有意義的生活。★廣泛讀者共鳴與國際影響力：全球銷售超過500萬冊，翻譯超過44種語言，被視為人生指引與心靈啟發的經典著作，深受各地讀者推薦。故事描述一位名叫約翰的忙碌商人在一次旅行途中，因汽車沒油而在一間神秘且偏遠的咖啡館停留。在那裡，他發現咖啡館的菜單上列有三個深刻的問題，激發他對人生意義的反思：你為什麼在這裡？你害怕死亡嗎？你感到滿足嗎？藉由與咖啡館中遇到的三位角色的交流，約翰開始一段自我覺醒的旅程，重新審視自己的生活、目標和存在的意義。故事強調通過深入思考這些人生根本的問題，個人能突破日常生活的慣性，找到真正屬於自己的生活方向與充實感。此書透過簡潔易懂的敘述和對話，啟發讀者停下腳步反思生命的價值和目的，也強調活在當下與追求自我實現的重要性。它被視為一本對於面臨人生十字路口、尋求生活意義的讀者尤其有幫助的書籍。The simple yet profoundly life changing story for anyone struggling to find their place in life. Gifted by millions to those they love.The simple yet profoundly life changing story for anyone struggling to find their place in life. Gifted by millions to those they love.In a small cafe at a location so remote it stands in the middle of the middle of nowhere, a visitor finds three unusual questions on the back

Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series is very grumpy when his best friend Norman is too busy with his ever-expanding bug collection to play.When Norman shows Jim his pet butterfly, Butterfly-Butterfly, Jim is suitably impressed, especially when Norman spouts butterfly facts. Then Norman adds Beetle-Beetle 1 and Beetle-Beetle 2 and so many more to his menagerie. Now Norman spends all his time feeding and caring for his pets and doesn’t have time to play. Grumpy Monkey Jim feels left out. And when all the bugs have babies, Jim declares that Norman has too many and persuades his friend to set them free. But then Norman sees a ladybug…Simple bug facts, easy-to-read words, and dynamic and humor-filled illustrations will lead young readers to a lifelong love of books.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell engaging stories. They are perfect for children 4-6 who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words

From the New York Times bestselling author of Internment comes a timely and gripping social-suspense novel about book banning, activism, and standing up for what you believe. After her dad abruptly abandons her family and her mom moves them a million miles from their Chicago home, Noor Khan is forced to start the last quarter of her senior year at a new school, away from everything and everyone she knows and loves. Reeling from being uprooted and deserted, Noor is certain the key to survival is to keep her head down and make it to graduation. But things aren't so simple. At school, Noor discovers hundreds of books have been labeled "obscene" or "pornographic" and are being removed from the library in accordance with a new school board policy. Even worse, virtually all the banned books are by queer and BIPOC authors. Noor can't sit back and do nothing, because that goes against everything she believes in, but challenging the status quo just might put a target on her back. Can she effect

Get lost in the newest fantasy from the author ofA Hunger of Thorns, on a beguiling journey behind the closed doors of a sinister secret society. Featuring a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance and a fight for the witching world that will get your heart racing.Merry doesn’t need a happily-ever-after. Her life in the charming, idyllic town of Candlecott is fine just as it is. Simple, happy, and with absolutely no magic. Magic only ever leads to trouble.But Merry’s best friend, Teddy, is joining the Toadmen—a secret society who specialize in backward thinking and suspiciously supernatural traditions—and Merry is determined to stop him. Even if it means teaming up with the person she hates most: her academic archnemesis, Caraway Boswell, an ice-cold snob who hides his true face under a glamour.An ancient Toad ritual is being held in the sinister Deeping Fen, and if Merry doesn’t rescue Teddy before it’s finished, she’ll lose him forever. But the Toadmen have been keeping dangerous secrets, a

Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, tells the story of a hairy monster that rips two best friends apart. And there’s only one little word that can make it go away! This big hairy monster slowly balloons in size, ruining everyone’s fun. But this isn’t any old monster.This is a hairy argument that just won’t go away. They try calling it names, yelling at it, and even ignoring it. Nothing works."The argument came from nowhere. It sat huge and bloated in the middle of the playground between me and my best friend." Until… the best friends say that one little word that makes everything better. They learn how to shrink the monster until it vanishes completely.And soon, they can't even remember what it looks like! We all know how an argument can balloon into something we never expected. What starts as a simple tiff has the power to really hurt our feelings. This book describes those intense feelings perfectly and provides a comforting solution in the form of an apology, which serve

Join lovable rescue dog Arfy—star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?—in his second Step 1 Comic Reader, perfect for readers ages 4-6. Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics.Arfy loves his forever home! He has his sweet person and so many toys! Arfy wants to play but what should he play with? A ball! That's it! But there are so many kinds of balls! Some balls are too big, some too heavy, and others are too far away. Will Arfy be able to find the perfect ball for him? Tag along with Arfy on his newest adventure--illustrated with panels and speech balloons for a fun intro to comics!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Series Overview: 2 ARFY SiRs signed up:ARFY AND THE STINKY SMELL: Summer '23ARFY HAS A BALL: Spring '24

聽聽恐龍們的故事，並發現如何使用簡單的正念練習來應對不同的情緒。這本適合5歲以上兒童的情感和感受全彩指南提供了：l 十個可朗讀的故事，展示了幫助應對不同情緒的工具l 以溫和易接近的方式開展關於情感的對話的機會l 來自澳大利亞兒童心理學家安伯·歐文的簡單正念練習l 甜美、色彩繽紛的插圖，為故事增添生動，並提供了逐個討論每種情感的機會l 書末有一份“如何使用本書”的指南，供照顧者參考。A mindful guide to mastering dinosaur-sized feelings from multi-award-winning author Swapna Haddow and her evolved dinosaur friend, Doctor Diplo.Doctor Diplo is the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist.Meet him and ten of his Jurassic friends...Steggie the Angry DinosaurRex the Scared DinosaurBruno the Sad DinosaurMinka the Happy DinosaurPoppy the Lonely DinosaurPercy the Shy DinosaurTerrie the Excited DinosaurTrev the Overwhelmed DinosaurIggy the Bored DinosaurNino the Content DinosaurHear their stories, and discover how to navigate different emotions with simple mindfulness tools and exercises.This cute and funny, full-colour guide on emotions and feelings for children 5+ offers:-Ten read-aloud stories demonstrating tools to help navigate different emotions-An opportunity to open up conversat

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustTilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree. Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden and Tilly Plants a TreeEvery Nosy Crow paperback p

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

The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself—and the consequences are deadly.The third time’s a charm.It’s been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren’t killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it’s clear this “game” is serious—and whoever’s in charge isn’t sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren’t any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone’s a target. And now that

A bright and contemporary picture book for young children about the fun of bath time, imaginative play-and fishing for underpants from the bath boat! This morning, Fodo Dodo and Noodle go fishing. They take raincoats, boots, hats and a fishing rod. From their bathtub boat, they soon catch a beautiful striped fish out of the laundry basket-underguppies! Fodo Dodo and Noodle rush to the kitchen to prepare their feast.But the owner of the underpants is not happy with this game of make-believe. Never mind, Fodo Dodo has another idea to keep the fun alive with an even better use for the rest of the laundry. This cheerful, simple story takes its imaginary premise to a laugh out loud ending as two silly animals make the most of playtime in the bath.With wordplay, rhythm and repetition, this stylish picture book is built for a fun read-aloud full of silly words and humor. Themes of imagination and play, and contemporary graphic illustrations all help transform a dull or troublesome bathtime ro