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Writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely deliver the emotional journey of WE3 - three house pets weaponized for lethal combat by the government - as they search for "home" and ward off the shadowy agency who created them.Deep inside a top-secret U.S. Air Force research facility, a revolution in cybernetics is taking shape. Using ordinary domestic animals for their test subjects, the scientists of Project AWE have created a new class of cyborgs — flesh-and-metal creatures designed to rule the battlefields of tomorrow.The project’s crowning achievement is a trio of prototypes code-named WE3 — each one custom-built and trained to work as specialists within a team. With their nervous systems enhanced and supplemented by cutting-edge military hardware, WE3 are the ultimate smart weapons — programmable yet autonomous, loyal yet utterly ruthless.But successful as they are, WE3 are still only prototypes, to be dismantled when their testing is complete. Inside their fearsome mechanical sh

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes the 2nd book in the unOrdinary series – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! The action-packed series from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as high schooler John confronts his troubled past and lurking dangers from the outside world – both of which threaten to topple Wellston’s strict power hierarchy. Ever since Wellston High’s Ace, Seraphina, was suspended, the hierarchy of the school has been unstable. Not only are the high-tiers on edge, but the carefully crafted persona John has built to survive his bullying is crumbling, and Arlo is beginning to suspect that John may be a real threat to the social order.But when a new danger from the outside world hits too close to home, everyone has to put their differences aside to save one of their own and uncover a conspiracy that threatens them all.

Short listed for Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021Get ready to hack your life, LEGO style!This book is bursting with more than 50 smart ideas to streamline your life and accessorise your space. You'll find stationery hacks help you organise your desk, cool ideas to make the most of your tech, and gadgets to blitz your boring chores. From a speaker that amplifies your phone, a weekly planner made of LEGO bricks, and a catapult that flings paper into the wastepaper basket, these ideas will make your LEGO bricks work for you.Discover ways to personalise your living space, from photo frames to brick-built houseplants, plus smart ways to display your favourite LEGO builds and minifigures. These creative ideas will inspire you to use your LEGO bricks in awesome new ways. With amazing images, easy to follow step-by-step instructions and handy tips for further building, this book will take your building to the next level.

The city of Rome is built not only of bricks and marble but also of the words of its writers. For the ancient inhabitant or visitor, the buildings of Rome, the public spaces of the city, were crowded with meanings and associations. These meanings were generated partly through activities associated with particular places, but Rome also took on meanings from literature written about the city: stories of its foundation, praise of its splendid buildings, laments composed by those obliged to leave it. Ancient writers made use of the city to explore the complexities of Roman history, power and identity. This book aims to chart selected aspects of Rome's resonance in literature and the literary resonance of Rome. A wide range of texts are explored, from later periods as well as from antiquity, since, as the author hopes to show, Gibbon, Goethe and others can be revealing guides to the literary topography of ancient Rome.

From an all-star team comes a lyrical picture-book biography about a writer and master gardener who created beauty in a harsh island habitat that was visited by literary and artistic luminaries of her time.Celia Thaxter grew up on a desolate island off the coast of Maine, where her father worked as lighthouse keeper. Amid the white and gray of the sea, the rocks, and even the birds, young Celia found color where she could: green mosses and purple starfish and pink morning glories by the shore. And she planted her first garden, tucking bright marigolds between rocky ledges. When she was twelve, Celia’s family moved to nearby Appledore Island, where her father built a large hotel, and Celia planted a bigger, ever-growing garden with nearly sixty types of flowers, from asters to wisteria.Guests flocked to the hotel from around the world, among them such writers as Longfellow, Whittier, and Hawthorne. Celia had been writing poems about the island, her garden, and the sea, and they would be

This first book-length analysis of Amazon’s Kindle explores the platform’s technological, bibliographical, and social impact on publishing.Four Shades of Gray offers the first book-length analysis of Amazon’s Kindle and its impact on publishing. Simon Rowberry recounts how Amazon built the infrastructure for a new generation of digital publications, then considers the consequences of having a single company control the direction of the publishing industry. Exploring the platform from the perspectives of technology, texts, and uses, he shows how the Kindle challenges traditional notions of platforms as discrete entities. He argues that Amazon’s influence extends beyond “disruptive technology” to embed itself in all aspects of the publishing trade; yet despite industry pushback, he says, the Kindle has had a positive influence on publishing. Rowberry documents the first decade of the Kindle with case studies of Kindle Popular Highlights, an account of the digitization of books publishe

Can you imagine receiving a referral each and every day? Neither could real estate agent Rick Masters.(7L) The Seven Levels of Communication tells the entertaining and educational story of Rick Masters, who is suffering from a down economy when he meets a mortgage professional who has built a successful business without advertising or personal promotion. Skeptical, he agrees to accompany her to a conference to learn more about her mysterious methods. Rick soon learns that the rewards for implementing these strategies are far greater than he had ever imagined. In seeking success, he finds significance. This heartwarming tale of Rick's trials and triumphs describes the exact strategies that helped him evolve from the Ego Era to the Generosity Generation. This book is about so much more than referrals. This is about building a business that not only feeds your family, but also feeds your soul.

'You can look at my life in two ways. Some people see a nightmare, some seea fairy tale. I'v e just always thought I was lucky ...People often ask me how Idid it, this book is my answer.This is my story, every thing I've learned alongthe way, I hope it can help you find your own luck.'Lottie Tomlinson has gone through a huge amount in her 23 years on this planet.Touring with her brother Louis as a make-up artist with One Direction at the age of 16, you'd think her life was a fairytale. But this only masked the tragedy happening at home, when her mother became ill with leukaemia and died when Lottie was just 18. Leaving behind five smaller siblings, Lottie came home and tried to find a way to hold the family together.But sadly, tragedy struck again when the family lost Lottie's little sister Fe licite , at just 18.Despite all this, incredibly Lottie has built a successful business empire, has a loving stable partner and now is the mother to a beautiful baby boy, called Lucky.Lucky Girl

The story of the label that launched Green DayThrough hundreds of exclusive and original interviews, Punk USA documents the empire that was built overnight as Lookout launched a teenaged Green Day, sold millions of records, and rode the wave of the second coming of punk rock until it all came crashing down.In 1987, Lawrence Livermore founded independent punk label Lookout Records to release records by his band The Lookouts. Forming a partnership with David Hayes, the label released some of the most influential recordings from California's East Bay punk scene. Originally operating out of a bedroom, Lookout created "The East Bay Punk sound," with bands such as Crimpshrine, Operation Ivy, The Mr. T Experience, and many more. The label helped to pave the way for future punk upstarts and as Lookout grew, young punk entrepreneurs used the label as a blueprint to try their hand at record pressing.As punk broke nationally in the mid 90s, the label went from indie outfit to having more money th

From King of Ashes to Queen of Storms, it's all built up to this--the thrilling conclusion to legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic Firemane saga.War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith. Hollow of heart, his hopes burned to ashes, Declan swears to track down and destroy the raiders, an ambition shared by Baron Daylon Dumarch, whose family was massacred as they fled the capital.Meanwhile Hava, whose gift for piracy has seen her acquire the treasure ship Borzon's Black Wake and the swift Azhante sailing vessel, Queen of Storms, and won her the name of "the Sea Demon," is closing in on the whereabouts of those who unleashed the murderous hordes.Her husband, Hatushaly, the last remaining member of the ruling family of Ithrace, the legendary Firemanes, seeks to control the magical powers he has inherited. He is able now to visualize and even travel among t

A unique new vision of Gotham, built to be the logical next step for fans of the 2022 film THE BATMAN!Bruce Wayne’s mission as the Batman has only been underway for a year or so, but he can tell he’s making a difference in this city. Unfortunately, he’s made some powerful enemies–and not just among the colorful maniacs called “super-villains.” All the traditional power brokers of Gotham resent the disruption the Batman has brought to town… and it seems one of them has a plan to neutralize him. There’s a second Batman haunting Gotham’s rooftops and alleys–and this one has no qualms about murdering criminals, live and on tape. With the entire might of the Gotham City Police Department and Gotham’s rich and powerful coming down on his head, Batman must find this imposter and somehow clear his name…but how can you prove your innocence from behind a mask? Mattson Tomlin–creator of the hit Netflix series Project Power and director of the upcoming Mother/Android–has teamed up with Eisner-winn

The host of HGTV's Hidden Potential shows you what really goes on behind the scenes of a home renovation, with tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions on how to achieve the look you want for your home. Imagine if you could pause those home renovation shows for just a second and ask the host to explain how they really made that kitchen transformation happen. Sure, there was a montage of sledgehammers, wall demo, countertop laying, and hauling of back-breaking appliances, but how did they decide on that paint color and sink placement? Most important, what kind of budget would I need to do that? And how would I even begin? Jasmine Roth, host of HGTV's hit shows Hidden Potential and Help I Wrecked My House, demystifies the home reno (and the home reno show) in House Story. As someone without any formal training--she didn't go to design or contractor school--Roth had to learn home reno skills on the job, and has now built and designed hundreds of homes, making her the perfect guide to e

For readers of Rufi Thorpe and Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the story of an ad exec who bombs the biggest pitch of his career and decides to forgo capitalism and live off the land of his suburban Connecticut home--a timely and comedic take on ambition, consumerism, and the sticker price of privilege from an author known for her stealth, comedic satires of the industrial happiness complex. Alan Anderson is a powerful advertising executive who has built a successful life and thriving business by making people buy stuff they don't actually need. He's up for the biggest pitch of his career and the account everyone wants, US Dairy: cow's milk sales are plummeting, and the C-Suite wants to see trendy oat milk kicked to the curb. But when an anarchist farmer tanks Alan's presentation, Alan bombs the pitch but ends the day with an epiphany. No longer will he exploit the insecurities of others in the service of capitalism. Alan is opting out. This development is anathema to his wife, Vivian. She's ju

The ever-escalating cost of building or buying a hot rod is leaving more and more would-be hot rodders behind. This book will get those hopefuls off the sidelines by showing how a hot rod can be built for less than the cost of, say, a new Hyundai.Author Dennis Parks documents his own project--building a quintessentially cool Model T roadster from a "Track-T" kit--showing in step-by-step detail how to turn a pile of parts into a rockin hot rod. He provides a detailed, easy-to-follow guide for building a car of your own.The advice and instructions cover every aspect of an affordable hot rod build, from establishing the target vehicle and budget, to finding parts, building the car, and fine tuning the finished vehicle on the road.With Parks' money-saving tips and photo-supported how-to sequences, virtually anyone with minimal mechanical skills and the will to use them can be sure of building their hot rod right, and for the right price. The book also includes a full resource guide and rec

In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inventor falls for a lifelike AI and confronts questions of freedom and autonomy. Clementine Chang moves from Earth to Mars for a new start and is lucky enough to land her dream job with Dr. Marcella Lin, an Artificial Intelligence pioneer. On her first day of work, Clem meets Dr. Lin's assistant, a humanoid AI named Kye. Clem is no stranger to robots--she built herself a cute moth-shaped companion named SENA. Still, there's something about Kye that feels almost too human.When Clem and Kye begin to collaborate, their chemistry sets off sparks. The only downside? Dr. Lin is enraged by Kye's growing independence and won't allow him more freedom. Plus, their relationship throws into question everything Clem thought she knew about AI. After all, if Kye is sentient enough to have feelings, shouldn't he be able to control his own actions? Where is the line between AI and human? As her past and Kye'

NEW INTERNATIONAL EDITIONA cult smash in the US, How to Think About Money is the ultimate smart thinking book for those who want a more prosperous and less stressful financial life.There are those who think the goal of investing is to beat the market and amass as much wealth as possible, that street smarts and hard work ensure investment success, and that the road to happiness is paved with more of everything. And then there are those who get it.Want a richer, calmer financial life? Jonathan Clements, longtime personal finance columnist for the Wall Street Journal, is here to help. His goal: to provide readers with a coherent way to think about their finances, so they worry less about money, make smarter financial choices and squeeze more happiness out of the cash they have. How to Think About Money is built around five key ideas:- Money can buy happiness, but we need to spend with great care.- Most of us will enjoy an extraordinarily long life – and that has profound financial implica

Publishers Weekly Best Summer Reads Overturn everything you knew about history's greatest minds in this raucous and hilarious book, where it turns out there's a finer line between "genius" and "idiot" than we've previously known."As Albert Einstein almost certainly never said, everyone is a genius - but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." So begins Katie Spalding's spunky takedown of the Western canon, and how genius may not be as irrefutably great as we commonly understand. While most of us may never become Einstein, it may surprise you to learn that there's probably a bunch of stuff you can do that Einstein couldn't. And, as Spalding shows, the famous prodigies she explores here were quite odd by any definition. For example: Thomas Edison, inventor of the lightbulb, believed that he could communicate with the undead and built the world's very first hotline to heaven: the Spirit Phone. Marie and Pierre Curie, fa

Mika Brzezinski is at war against obesity. On Morning Joe, she is often so adamant about improving America's eating habits that some people have dubbed her “the food Nazi.” What they don't know is that Mika wages a personal fight against unhealthy eating habits every day, and in this book she describes her history of food obsession and distorted body image, and her lifelong struggle to be thin. She believes it's time we all learned to stop blaming ourselves, and each other, and look at the real culprits—the food we eat and our addiction to it. Mika feels the only way to do this is to break through the walls of silence and shame we've built around obesity and food obsessions. She believes we need to talk openly about how our country became overweight, and what we can do to turn the corner and step firmly onto the path of health. So Mika made a deal with her very close friend Diane: they would work together on this book and on their personal goals, to help Diane drop 75 pounds and to bre

Aircraft Carriers features 52 of the most significant flat tops and amphibious assault ships built since the 1920s. During World War II, the aircraft carrier finally came into its own. Fleet carriers carrying 30-40 aircraft allowed the Japanese and US navies to project air power across the vast Pacific Ocean, with the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor presaging a new kind of warfare. With the sinking of hundreds of ships during World War II, including the German battleship Bismarck in 1941, by the end of the war carriers ruled the waves and the era of the battleship had passed. Aircraft Carriers features flat tops and assault ships from the last 100 years, from the USS Yorktown, which survived direct hits during the battle of Midway (1942), through the Falklands War veteran HMS Invincible, to the mighty Nimitz class, the core of the US Navy's carrier battle groups today. Also included are significant amphibious assault ships, such as the USS Tarawa and French Mistral. Each entry includes a

Take a journey from the distant past into a future to be imagined with this gorgeous debut picture book whose gradated pages reflect the passage of time.Hundreds of millions of years ago, land took shape. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs lived on Earth. Thousands of years ago, people built towering pyramids. Ten years ago, the landscape looked different. A month ago, it was still summer. A minute ago, the light was turned off. Now! Make a wish! What will you be doing in a week? How will you celebrate your birthday next year? What will you discover when you are older? What will hold you in awe forever? Moving inexorably from an age primeval into a future filled with questions, Johanna Schaible brings her beautiful collage artwork to an exploration of time that melds a conceptual vision with a physical one. With each page turn, the pages gradually become smaller―showing more and more borde

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants goes to Wimbledon in an emotionally honest and openhearted novel for fans of Yamile Saied M幯dez and Jenny Han. Three teen girls compete at an elite tennis tournament for a shot at their dreams--if only they knew what their dreams were. Alice doesn't belong at the Bastille Invitational Tennis Tournament. She has no wins on the junior circuit. She's only here on scholarship. And now, she has no coach. Tennis was a dream she shared with Ba. After his death, her family insisted she compete anyway. But does tennis even fit into her life without him? Violetta is Bastille's darling. Social media influencer, coach's pet, and daughter of a former tennis star who fell from grace. Bastille is her chance to reclaim the future her mother gave up to raise her. But is that the future she wants for herself? Leylah has to win. After a forced two-year hiatus, Bastille is her last chance to prove professional tennis isn't just a viable career, it's what she was built for

"We just want to show that friendships forged here are the real deal. Genuine. Built to last.That sort of thing. For the brochure. Do you mind?" Their school may be making them pose together for photos - but Minnie, Lena and Alice are not friends.And they have other things to worry about. Minnie - The Athlete: her whole life has been sport - but what if that's not all she wants her life to be? How do you even start to change your future all by yourself? Lena - The Princess: she has always resented being in Minnie's shadow - so when a freak accident changes all of her arch-rival's plans, Lena has a chance to become Queen Bee at last. But is ruling the school all she dreamed it would be? And then there's Alice - The Really Tall One: Alice has friends already, she's even got her eye on a potential crush - but she's also got a secret.And that secret is about to bound into all three girls' lives and change them forever. A deliciously funny, heart-warming novel about unlikely friendships and

I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 /9781338666373It's been years since the Nazis invaded Max Rosen's home country of Poland. All the Jewish people, including Max's fam­ily, have been forced to live in a ghetto. At least Max and his sister, Zena, had Papa with them . . . until two months ago, when the Nazis took him away. Now Max and Zena are on their own.One day, with barely enough food to survive, the siblings make a dar­ing escape from Nazi soldiers into the nearby forest. They are found by Jewish resistance fighters, who take them to a safe camp.But soon, grenades are falling all around them. Can Max and Zena survive the fallout of the Nazi invasion?I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic/9781338120912George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive - he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredible boat, even if it gets him into trouble.But one night while George

本書為幼兒設計的互動繪本，用溫柔又有趣的方式，陪孩子認識看醫生的過程。書中透過簡單文字和可愛插圖，介紹聽診、照X光、貼OK繃等常見醫療情境，幫助孩子減少對看診的緊張感。附有36枚可重複使用的「勇氣貼紙」，讓孩子邊看故事邊參與，提升理解與安全感。是家長準備孩子就診前的貼心工具，也適合親子共讀，一起把醫院變得沒那麼可怕。What do you do at the doctor's office? My Doctor's Visit is the perfect way to introduce your little one to the world of doctor visits in a fun and engaging manner!This charming interactive storybook takes children on a journey through a typical doctor’s appointment, easing any fears and answering common questions about what happens during a visit.With 36 adorable, reusable bravery stickers, kids can actively participate in the story. They can place and replace the stickers on each page, helping them understand medical tools, procedures, and the roles of healthcare professionals. Whether it’s checking a heartbeat, looking at an X-ray, or getting a bandage, children will find comfort and enjoyment in this interactive experience.Features:Interactive Learning: Engages children with hands-on activities, making the doctor’s visit less

Take a journey from the distant past into a future to be imagined with this gorgeous debut picture book whose gradated pages reflect the passage of time. Hundreds of millions of years ago, land took shape. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs lived on Earth.Thousands of years ago, people built towering pyramids. Ten years ago, the landscape looked different. A month ago, it was still summer.A minute ago, the light was turned off. Now! Make a wish! What will you be doing in a week? How will you celebrate your birthday next year? What will you discover when you are older? What will hold you in awe forever? Moving inexorably from an age primeval into a future filled with questions, Johanna Schaible brings her beautiful collage artwork to an exploration of time that melds a conceptual vision with a physical one. With each page turn, the pages gradually become smaller - showing more and more borders from the past - until they reach the present moment, then grow larger again as time expands into

;A beautifully told story about justice, sisterhood, and warrior women.' Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep The ';absolutely unforgettable' (Kendare Blake, #1 New York Times bestselling author) Crown of Feathers fantasy trilogy about a teen girl who disguises herself as a boy to join a group of elite warriors who ride phoenixes is now available in a collectible paperback boxed set.I had a sister, once In a world ruled by fierce warrior queens, a grand empire was built upon the backs of Phoenix Riderslegendary heroes who soared through the sky on wings of fireuntil a war between two sisters ripped it all apart. I promised her the throne would not come between us. Sixteen years later, Veronyka is a war orphan who dreams of becoming a Phoenix Rider from the stories of old. After a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, Veronyka strikes out alone to find the Riderseven if that means disguising herself as a boy to join their ranks. But it is a fact

Take a journey from the distant past into a future to be imagined with this gorgeous debut picture book whose gradated pages reflect the passage of time.Hundreds of millions of years ago, land took shape. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs lived on Earth. Thousands of years ago, people built towering pyramids. Ten years ago, the landscape looked different. A month ago, it was still summer. A minute ago, the light was turned off. Now! Make a wish! What will you be doing in a week? How will you celebrate your birthday next year? What will you discover when you are older? What will hold you in awe forever? Moving inexorably from an age primeval into a future filled with questions, Johanna Schaible brings her beautiful collage artwork to an exploration of time that melds a conceptual vision with a physical one. With each page turn, the pages gradually become smaller—showing more and more borders from the past—until they reach the present moment, then grow larger again as time expands into a

全新特別版加入80頁彩色附錄，含船艙導覽、珍貴照片與歷史資料A stunning special edition of the first book in Lauren Tarshis's action-packed New York Times bestselling I Survived series, featuring 80 pages of all-new, full-color bonus content!This special edition features a new letter from the author and 80 pages of full-color bonus content, including a tour of the Titanic's first-class decks; historical photos of the ship and passengers; the story of the cutthroat race to find the Titanic wreckage; and a timeline of the technology that helped us uncover it. Perfect for readers new to the series as well as I Survived fans!George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredible boat, even if it gets him into trouble.But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Soon the impossible is happening: The Titanic is sinking.George

Discover a world without Avengers! Tony Stark never built an Iron Man armor. Thor is a hard-drinking atheist who despises hammers. Wakanda is dismissed as a myth. Captain America was never found in the ice. Instead, this planet has always been protected by Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: the Squadron Supreme of America! But who is responsible for this altered Earth? Why is the vampire-hunting Blade the one man who remembers how things should be? And what will he do about it? Featuring the complete saga of a world reborn ― featuring familiar faces as you’ve never seen them before!COLLECTING: Heroes Reborn (2021) 1-7, Heroes Return (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Hyperion & the Imperial Guard (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Peter Parker, the Amazing Shutterbug (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Magneto & the Mutant Force (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Young Squadron (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Siege Society (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Squadron Savage (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: Marvel Double Action (2021) 1, Heroes Reborn: American

《The Free Verse Society》以高中詩社為舞台，書寫一段從對立到理解的情感旅程。潔兒努力證明自己不只是被標籤的「統計數字」，德瑞克則困在過去的美好回憶裡，不願承認生活早已改變。當他們共同籌備學期朗讀會，詩歌成為說出口的方式，也逼迫彼此正視內心最脆弱的部分。This deluxe paperback edition will feature gorgeous sprayed edges! A tender hate-to-love YA romance about two teens who connect through their high school poetry club, where the power of the written word tears down the walls they've built around their hearts. No one in Delray knows Jae Aƒenyo's story--that she's a teen mom who placed her baby for adoption--and she intends to keep it that way. After moving in with her uncle, Jae is looking for a fresh start. But an accidental run-in with the school's delinquent Derek Patel is not exactly what she had in mind. She soon finds a haven in the poetry club--at least, until Derek joins. Derek Patel is desperately clinging to his old life--where his dad was alive, his mom was healthy, and they lived on Ocean Boulevard instead of a run-down pink bungalow. He'll do anything to hide his problems from his friends,

《Your Pal Fred》由 Fangbone! 與 Goodnight Goon 的作者創作，是一部荒誕卻溫暖的圖像小說。故事設定在殘酷的未來世界，只有最兇猛的人才能生存。此時，一個原本只是玩具的機器人 Fred 意外啟動。他天真單純，堅信人人心中都有善意，即使面對粗暴與冷漠，也始終以友善回應。當兩位最強大的戰爭領主 Lord Bonkers 與 Papa Mayhem準備對決，Fred 卻決心讓他們成為朋友。這場看似註定失敗的任務，反而凸顯出善良與希望的力量。本書透過幽默與奇想，提醒讀者「善意」依然能改變世界。From the author/illustrator of Fangbone! and Goodnight Goon comes a zany and hilarious graphic novel that shines a light on the humanity inside all of us―-even if you’re a robot.He’s a super-nice kid in an ultra-mean world.He believes even the worst people are good inside.He’ll always be there for you…even if you boot him out of your castle, pit him against a mechanical giant, put him on top of a pole in a lightning storm, and trap him in a booming dance party that lasts all night long.He’s Your Pal Fred.In a brutal world far in the future where only the savage survive, a life-size toy suddenly activates. Fred was built to be a best buddy, and his relentless kindness never fades, even when everyone else is rude. Determined to ma

打開翻翻頁，從七大洲一路玩到五大洋，展開孩子的第一次世界旅行！My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas 專為年幼讀者設計，以鮮明活潑的插畫介紹地球各地的自然環境、動物、文化、著名地標與生活方式。你知道非洲有超過50個國家嗎？世界最早的城市又出現在哪裡？全書設有40個翻翻機關，翻開就能發現更多知識與驚喜，並穿插尋找遊戲，讓孩子邊看邊玩。最後還附有一張大型世界拉頁地圖，可以把書中走過的地方一次找出來。由 Lonely Planet Kids 出版，Kate Baker 撰文、Teresa Bellon 繪圖，以簡單易懂的文字帶孩子開始認識世界。40個翻翻機關，藏著各洲知識與驚喜。 認識七大洲、五大洋、動物、文化與地標。 附大型世界拉頁地圖及趣味尋找遊戲。Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will even discover a giant pull-out map and fun search-and-find games. Let the adventure begin! Did you know there are more than 1 billion people in Africa, living in 54 countries and speaking more than 1,500 languages? Or that the world's first cities were built in Asia thousands of years ago? Meet the rare and exotic animals and wildlife that represent each continent; learn about society's many fascina

《They All Had a Reason》系列以校園霸凌、隱藏祕密、海島命案與危險競賽串起五本快節奏 YA 懸疑小說。每個角色都有不能說的過去，每段關係都可能藏著背叛。適合喜歡《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》與《One of Us Is Lying》的讀者。They All Had a Reason (Book 1-5)They All Had a Reason is a fast-paced young adult murder mystery thriller series by Michele Leathers. Across the first five books, the series moves through school drama, buried secrets, dangerous competitions, obsessive behavior, and a string of murders that force its teenage characters to question who they can trust. Each book centers on a new crisis, but the appeal remains consistent: everyone is hiding something, every relationship may be built on a lie, and every suspect may have a reason.In They All Had a Reason, Charlotte finds her high-school bully, Bellany Silverfield, brutally murdered in the woods, forcing her to confront the uncomfortable truth that she may not be the only person who wanted Bellany gone. They All Had a Secret turns to Charity, Samantha, and Roy, whose dark pasts and buried secrets pu

★ 國際暢銷No.1！一本讓數學變好笑的神書★ 當「小數點錯一位」，世界就可能大崩壞★ 從飛機事故到股市災難，真實翻車案例全收錄★ 終於回答那個問題：數學到底有什麼用？本書以真實案例呈現數學錯誤如何影響世界，從工程事故到金融危機，揭示看似微小的計算失誤可能帶來巨大後果。作者以幽默風格解析複雜概念，使數學變得生動易懂。內容兼具娛樂性與知識性，讓讀者理解數學在現代生活中的關鍵角色。#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AN ADAM SAVAGE BOOK CLUB PICK The book-length answer to anyone who ever put their hand up in math class and asked, "When am I ever going to use this in the real world?" "Fun, informative, and relentlessly entertaining, Humble Pi is a charming and very readable guide to some of humanity's all-time greatest miscalculations--that also gives you permission to feel a little better about some of your own mistakes." --Ryan North, author of How to Invent Everything Our whole world is built on math, from the code running a website to the equations enabling the design of skyscrapers and bridges. Most of the time this math works quietly behind the scenes . . . until it doesn't. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Math is easy to

★ 創業必讀經典，全球創新企業共同採用的方法論★ 打破「先做再說」迷思，用科學驗證打造成功產品★ Google、Toyota、Facebook都在用的創新思維★ 從0到1，不再靠運氣，而是靠方法本書提出「精實創業」方法，強調在高度不確定的環境中，透過快速實驗與驗證式學習，持續調整產品與商業模式。作者主張以最小可行產品測試市場需求，避免資源浪費，並在必要時果斷轉向。內容結合理論與實務案例，是創業者與企業創新團隊提升成功率的重要指南。Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Eric Ries defines a startup as an organization dedicated to creating something new under conditions of extreme uncertainty. This is just as true for one person in a garage or a group of seasoned professionals in a Fortune 500 boardroom. What they have in common is a mission to penetrate that fog of uncertainty to discover a successful path to a sustainable business.The Lean Startup approach fosters companies that are both more capital efficient and that leverage human creativity more effectively. Inspired by lessons from lean manufacturing, it relies on “validated learning,” rap

《Your Pal Fred》是 Michael Rex 打造的荒誕卻充滿溫度的圖像小說系列，主角 Fred 是個被設計成「最佳朋友」的機器人。即使世界因戰爭與荒蕪而殘酷，他依然以善良與幽默面對一切。第一集中，他試圖讓彼此為敵的領主成為朋友，展現「善意也能化解仇恨」的信念。第二集《Low Power》中，Fred 因太陽能不足而展開冒險，並面臨環境與時間的考驗。第三集《The Glitch》更挑戰他的信念：當遇到自私冷漠的社群，他的「善良程式」竟出錯，陷入前所未有的掙扎。本系列結合搞笑、動作與寓言，讓讀者在輕鬆閱讀中思考：即使世界不友善，善意仍能成為改變的力量。以幽默與荒誕冒險，探討「善意」與「和平」的價值。主角 Fred 單純卻堅定，象徵「即使在末世也能保持善良」。圖像風格活潑、節奏明快，兼具娛樂與思考。適合親子共讀，也是引導孩子思考人際與社會的橋梁。9780593206331#1 Your Pal Fred: Graphic Novel9780593206386#2 Low Power (Your Pal Fred): Graphic Novel9780593206430#3 The Glitch (Your Pal Fred): Graphic NovelYour Pal Fred by Michael Rex is a hilarious yet heartfelt graphic novel series set in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world. Fred, a toy-like robot built to be everyone’s best friend, never stops believing in kindness—even when surrounded by warlords, pollution, and selfishness. In Book 1, Fred sets out to convince rival leaders to become friends, proving that compassion can cut through conflict. In Book 2, Low Power, his solar battery runs low, forcing him and h

《Native Nations》是歷史學者凱瑟琳・杜瓦爾的研究著作，榮獲坎迪爾歷史獎，聚焦於北美原住民族在千年歷史中的角色與影響力。書中從千年前的城市文明談起，描寫原住民族如何建立多樣社會制度、經濟體系與外交關係。當歐洲殖民者抵達時，原住民並非被動接受，而是積極運用自身優勢與外來勢力互動。從莫霍克族的貿易策略，到夏安族、肖尼族等在主權與認同上的努力，本書展現出原住民族持續存在的政治與文化力量，是認識美洲歷史的重要觀點。WINNER OF THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE - "An essential American history" (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARK LYNTON HISTORY PRIZE - "A feat of both scholarship and storytelling."--Claudio Saunt, author of Unworthy Republic Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal vividly recounts, when Europeans did arrive, no civilization came to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well armed. A mi

本書由艾美獎得主詹姆斯．羅賓森創作，靈感來自其廣受關注的紀錄短片《Whale Eyes》，以創新的圖文形式呈現他與視覺障礙（斜視）共處的成長故事。透過交錯的文字與插畫設計，讀者將不只是閱讀，更能親身體驗他如何用不同視角觀看世界。書中融合個人回憶與互動元素，例如追逐文字、翻轉頁面等設計，使閱讀過程充滿參與感與感官體驗。這種獨特形式，讓讀者得以更深刻理解身心差異帶來的感受與挑戰。同時，本書也探討「不被理解」的孤獨，以及如何將陌生與不適轉化為同理與連結。對於兒童讀者而言，這是一部建立同理心與自我認同的重要作品；對成人而言，也是一面重新理解世界的鏡子。★ 5 STARRED REVIEWS ★ ★ "Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening." --Booklist★ "A sincere reflection on childhood...growing up in a world not built with him in mind." --Publishers Weekly★ "A superb middle grade memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level." --BookPage★ "Game-changing curriculum add for any teacher" --The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books★ "A moving memoir...this is an important book for all readers." --School Library Journal From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)--inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes. Told through an experimental mix of intimate

***Winner of the Financial Times Business Book of the Year award******Selected as one of Barack Obama's Favourite Books of 2023***這是一場關於爭奪全球最重要資源——微晶片技術的史詩戰役！ 在現代世界，軍事、經濟、地緣政治的力量，全都建立在電腦晶片的基礎上。美國之所以能保持超級大國地位，就是因為它一直領先於晶片技術的發展，帶動了無數科技的進步。（從汽車、手機到股市，甚至電力系統，幾乎一切都依賴晶片！）但現在這份優勢正面臨挑戰，因為過去全球化晶片產業、讓台灣、韓國和歐洲接手製造的策略，可能威脅美國的利益。《晶片戰爭》中，經濟史學家克里斯·米勒揭示了美國如何在晶片設計上奠定領先地位，甚至用更快的晶片打敗蘇聯。而如今，中國正投入數十億美元，展開晶片版的「曼哈頓計畫」，試圖趕上美國。 晶片之爭將決定我們的未來！'Pulse quickening. A nonfiction thriller - equal parts The China Syndrome and Mission Impossible' New York TimesAn epic account of the decades-long battle to control the world's most critical resource—microchip technologyPower in the modern world - military, economic, geopolitical - is built on a foundation of computer chips. America has maintained its lead as a superpower because it has dominated advances in computer chips and all the technology that chips have enabled. (Virtually everything runs on chips: cars, phones, the stock market, even the electric grid.

在眾人熟知的 Titanic 沉船事件中，本書選擇將目光投向另一艘並不起眼的小船——Carpathia。當夜半的求救訊號傳來，它毫不猶豫地穿越危險冰海，展開一場與時間賽跑的救援行動。作者暨繪者 Flora Delargy 以首次創作，細緻重現這段歷史片刻，也回應了她家族曾參與 Titanic 建造的背景，讓敘事多了一份貼近現實的重量。書中不僅描述救援過程，更逐步說明船員的分工、導航方式與訊號溝通，讓讀者理解一場成功救援背後的集體努力。插畫以冷色調鋪陳夜海景象，搭配局部場景描寫，使每一份付出都被溫柔地看見。本書所傳達的，是在混亂與悲傷之中，仍然存在的人性光亮。・聚焦「被忽略的英雄」，重新理解熟悉的歷史・圖像敘事清晰，兼具故事性與知識性・Hidden Histories 系列開篇之作，適合關注歷史細節的讀者This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed