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In July 1940, the wives and children of British families in Hong Kong, military and civilian, were compulsorily evacuated, following a plan created by the Hong Kong government in 1939. That plan focus

A new novel from celebrated British novelist Jon McGregor—twice longlisted for the Man Booker Prize—Reservoir 13 tells the story of a whole English village haunted by one family's loss.Midwinter in an English village. A teenage girl has gone missing. Everyone is called upon to join the search. The villagers fan out across the moors as the police set up roadblocks and a crowd of news reporters descends on what is usually a place of peace. Meanwhile, there is work that must still be done: cows milked, fences repaired, stone cut, pints poured, beds made, sermons written, a pantomime rehearsed.As the seasons unfold and the search for the missing girl goes on, there are those who leave the village and those who are pulled back; those who come together and those who break apart. There are births and deaths; secrets kept and exposed; livelihoods made and lost; small kindnesses and unanticipated betrayals. An extraordinary novel of cumulative power and grace, Reservoir 13 explores the rhythms

Goat has always dreamed of having his very own space.But Goat lives in a petting zoo, surrounded by hugs and rubs and grabby little hands.Determined to find his perfect alone space, Goat escapes into

Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins Hey black child,Do

「美國西部是我們遲早都會去的地方...或許想要逃離，或許為那埋在山下的黃金...或許想找地方養老，又或許那就是你該去的地方。」by Robert Penn WarrenDr. Phoebe以洛杉磯為據點，規劃自駕橫越美國西部四大洲的旅遊行程親訪4大熱門城市、步行6座國家公園奇觀、玩樂258個景點44幅帶路地圖，詳盡指引路線，帶你實現夢想已久的美西跨洲之旅★特別蒐錄║你必須要知道的幾件事情║好看、好

Gain a deeper understanding of oral health with the definitive text in oral histology. Written by Dr. Antonio Nanci, a world-renowned leader in cell biology, the new ninth edition of Ten Cate's Oral H

幸福好滋味，香噴噴又可撫慰疲憊靈魂的米飯，做法吃法多元化，天天吃也不會膩！1,100張 Step by Step照片全圖解搭配MASA 親自示範的QRcode教學影片，只要2分鐘，讓您輕鬆學會各國米飯料理。最近非常流行減醣料理，而我自己攝取食物時注意澱粉的份量。這本書也用到了以蒟蒻與多種蔬菜設計出來的健康米飯料理，請務必參考一下！米飯並非減肥時就不適合吃，重點是要注意份量、吃法。因為這種食物是生活

Peter, Phyllis and Roberta’s lives change overnight when their father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London home to a small country cottage, and are left to their

To the Lighthouse, considered by many to be Virginia Woolf's finest novel, is a remarkably original work, showing the thoughts and actions of the members of a family and their guests on two separate o

Organized by disease site into 57 comprehensive chapters, the fully revised and updated Seventh Edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual brings together all currently available information

Where do design principles come from? Are they abstract “rules" established by professionals or do they have roots in human experience? And if we encounter these visual phenomena in our everyday lives

Simple explanations of complex ideas for your future genius! Written by an expert, The ABCs of Physics is a colorfully simple introduction for babies (and grownups!) to a new physics concept for every

How do you punish an immortal?By making him human.After angering his father Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. No

Understanding and applying psychology within youth sport settings is key to maximising young athletes’ enjoyment, wellbeing, and sporting performance. Written by a team of leading international resear

It was spring in New Mouse City! I love to celebrate the season with my fellow mice by exchanging chocolate eggs and competing in a confectionary challenge. This year, there was also a special exhibit

A baby is found by wood nymphs in the forest of Burzee. They raise him as their own and give him the name Neclaus. When he grows up, Neclaus has to leave the forest so he makes a home for himself in t

At the age of six, little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps. Everyone in the village is afraid of him, but Heidi - fascinated by his long beard and bushy grey eyebrows – ta

Orlando is a young Elizabethan nobleman whose wealth and status afford him an extravagant lifestyle. Appointed ambassador in Constantinople, he wakes one morning to find he is a woman. Unperturbed by

The stories that shape our children's lives are too important to be left to chance. With The Story Cure, bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin have put together the perfect manual for grown-ups who want to initiate young readers into one of life's greatest pleasures. There's a remedy for every hiccup and heartache, whether it's between the covers of a picture book, a pop-up book, or a YA novel.You'll find old favourites like The Borrowers and The Secret Garden alongside modern soon-to-be classics by Michael Morpurgo, Malorie Blackman and Frank Cottrell-Boyce, as well as helpful lists of the right reads to fuel any obsession - from dogs or dinosaurs, space or spies. Wise and witty, The Story Cure will help any small person you know through the trials and tribulations of growing up, and help you fill their bookshelves with adventure, insight and a lifetime of fun.

The eccentric Mortmain family have been rattling around in a vast, decrepit castle for years, gradually slipping into financial ruin. Mortmain is crippled by writer's block, while his beautiful second

Big Duck likes to boss around her younger brother, Little Duck, and she fancies herself the leader of their trio--when joined by their gentle friend Porcupine. Little Duck doesn't speak yet, but throu

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Words of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.Expected by his ene

When you have a clever cat by your side, anything is possible! Thanks to the help of a fast-talking, resourceful kitty, a young man goes from poor to princely. When a miller dies, he has only a cat to

In this atmospheric story, a group of kids play hockey on a frozen lake by moonlight. At once nostalgic and timely, this is a gorgeous book that will speak to readers young and old.The beaver flood ha

A Christmas alphabet primer by the creators of BabyLit pairs holiday concepts, activities and objects with each letter of the alphabet, in a sturdy board book comprised of busy, retro-style artwork.

By popular demand, Judy Moody herself steps into the spotlight in a story that is sure to have kids grinning — and believing.Judy and her friends are on the playground when Jessica Finch overhears a f

A mysterious Dragon Master has kidnapped the Lightning Dragon!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #8, Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are searching for Lalo the baby Lightning Dragon! Lalo was kidnapped by Eko -- Griffith's first Dragon Master. Eko ran away with her Thunder Dragon, Neru, years ago. Now she's back and she wants to kidnap every dragon in the kingdom! Can Drake and the other Dragon Masters rescue Lalo and stop Eko before it's too late?

Discover some amazing animals and how they adapt to winter with this gorgeously illustrated book that reveals nature’s wintertime secrets. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a ligh

William Bee is back and this time he's showing us his amazing collection of trains, boats, planes and more. There's his harrier jump jet, which can take off vertically, his World War I fighter plane that can perform amazing stunts, the steam locomotive (peep peep!), the mini submarine, his speedboat (occasionally stolen by Sparky the Dog), and even his space rocket! Blast off! The cone family are helping, or is that hindering?, with the transport, as is Sparky. Perfect for every child fascinated by amazing vehicles that can fly, float, dive underwater, travel on tracks and blast off into outer space! Vroom Vroom! Peep Peep! We have blast off!

Ted Lyte, amateur thief, has chosen an isolated house by the coast for his first robbery. But Haven House is no ordinary country home. While hunting for silverware to steal, Ted stumbles upon a locked

Like a bolt from the blue, Jack's little sister Maddy is gone—carried into another realm by an ogre.When Jack and Lilly follow Maddy’s captor through the portal, they are ready for anything . . . exce

Six classic Beginner Books—including four by Dr. Seuss—for less than the price of two individual Beginner Books!This collection of six Beginner Books bound together in one sturdy hardcover is the perf

A New York Times BestsellerA National Book Award FinalistAn IndieBound BestsellerThis breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon--now available in paperback!Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most exciting tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the peace is shattered one night when soldiers of the Emperor arrive and kidnap the storyteller.Everyone knows that the Emperor wants something called the Luminous Stone That Lights the Night. Determined to have her grandmother returned, Pinmei embarks on a journey to find the Luminous Stone alongside her friend Yishan, a mysterious boy who seems to have his own secrets to hide. Together, the two must face obstacles usually found only in legends to find the Luminous Stone and save Pinmei's grandmother--before it's too late.A fast-paced adventure that is extraordinarily written and beautifully

Frida and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form.Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Dr. Seuss’s Grinch—now in a story for beginning readers!The Grinch and Cindy-Lou Who both like to bake, but who will eat the treat they make? Could it be . . . Max the dog? This simple rhymed holiday story is perfect for the very youngest readers. Dr. Seuss’s fans will be delighted by this sweet doggie tale featuring one of his most iconic characters!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

★ 前華爾街量化分析師揭露：演算法如何操控你的未來★ 大數據黑暗面全面曝光：看不見的歧視與不公平我們以為世界正變得更公平——由機器取代人類做決策，似乎能消除偏見。但真相，可能正好相反。在這個「演算法主宰」的時代，你能否錄取學校、拿到工作、申請貸款，甚至保險費率高低，都悄悄被一套看不見的數學模型決定。這些系統看似客觀，卻無法被檢驗，也無從質疑，一旦出錯，影響卻會層層放大。數學家暨資料科學家凱西．歐尼爾，以親身經驗揭開大數據的陰暗面：這些模型不只沒有消除不平等，反而強化既有的階級與歧視，讓弱勢更難翻身。本書如同一場警醒之旅，帶你看見科技背後不為人知的權力運作。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A former Wall Street quant sounds the alarm on Big Data and the mathematical models that threaten to rip apart our social fabric—with a new afterword“A manual for the twenty-first-century citizen . . . relevant and urgent.”—Financial TimesNATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • The Boston Globe • Wired • Fortune • Kirkus Reviews • The Guardian • Nature • On PointWe live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives—where we go to school, whether we can get a job or a loan, how much we pay for health insurance—are being made not by humans, but by machines. In theory, this should lead t

Drawing! Coloring! Sculpting! Gaming! Puzzling! LOLing! It's all here in the first-ever Elephant & Piggie ART-ivity book. Elephant & Piggie are joined by a new face too: Art Vaark. Art the aar

From the great winding Ganges river in India to the thick conifer forests of northern Europe, travel across the globe to discover the rich variety of animals that share our blue planet. Written by zoo

From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. When Snow White's mother dies, her father marries a vain and cruel Queen. When the Queen's mirror says that Snow White is the fairest, she escapes into the

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SEQUEL TO AN EMBER IN THE ASHESA USA TODAY BESTSELLERA WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER“Spectacular.”—Entertainment Weekly“Fresh and exciting...Tahir has shown a remarkable talent for penning complex villains.”—A.V. Club"Even higher stakes than its predecessor… thrilling." —Publishers Weekly, starred review“[An] action-packed, breathlessly paced story.” —Booklist, starred reviewSet in a rich, high-fantasy world inspired by ancient Rome, Sabaa Tahir's AN EMBER IN THE ASHES told the story of Laia, a slave fighting for her family, and Elias, a young soldier fighting for his freedom. Now, in A TORCH AGAINST THE NIGHT, Elias and Laia are running for their lives.After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire. Laia is determined to break into Kauf—the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison—to save her brother, who is the ke