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The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher. Available now in paperback.Anne is starting to grow up, but she's still disappointed with her red hair — it's one of her lifelong sorrows. One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven-black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself inside, rather than her looks . . . and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen's College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her?Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.Series

One of America’s iconic thriller heroes recruitshis lasting love, Margo Lane, and his great-great-granddaughter, Maddy Gomes, to join an international investigation.For over 150 years, Lamont Cranston, and his alter ego, The Shadow, has possessed an array of mental and physical powers: scientific skills, shape-shifting ability, and mind control.When a series of deadly natural disasters strike the planet, immediately set out to identify who’s responsible…A disgruntled graduate student? The power-hungry president of the Americas? Or could it be Shiwan Khan, the Shadow’s fiercest enemy?The Shadow’s latest adventure is also his, Maddy’s, and Margo’s most dangerous.Triumph or perish, they’ll rise or fall...together.

What if YOU lived on the back of a Great Green Crocodile? A stunning picture book debut from the winner of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2023.Meet adventurous Ali, a nature-loving girl with a mystery to solve on an island that is much more than it seems. Because this small island holds a big secret. A magical secret in the shape of a Great Green Crocodile . . .Ali lives with her Dad on a beautiful island with a busy fishing village. So busy in fact that, no matter how hard she tries, Ali can never persuade anyone to stop what they are doing and come exploring with her. That is until the morning everyone wakes to find ALL the fish have disappeared. Every. Last. One.Who – or what - could have taken them?Funny, richly detailed and deeply atmospheric,The Great Green Islandweaves magic, mystery and adventure with the joy of the natural world, reminding us all to stop and experience the true wonder that surrounds us - and to do it together! Inspiring and imaginative, this is a tale th

《First Time, Long Time》是 Amy Silverberg 的首部小說，描述一位年輕女性 Allison 在洛杉磯追尋自我身份與成長的故事。Allison 是個懷抱寫作夢想的二十八歲女子，自哥哥意外去世、父母情感動盪之後，她一直被過去的悲痛和家庭影響所束縛。搬到洛杉磯後，她希望自己能成為自己故事的主角，但依舊感到迷惘、孤獨，寫作陷入停滯，只靠教英文為生。在這樣的生活狀態中，Allison 偶遇著名廣播DJ Reid Steinman——一位她父親與故去兄長崇拜的對象。她迅速被 Reid 吸引，這段錯綜複雜的關係讓她重新面對過去的傷痛與自我認同問題。更複雜的是，Allison 同時和 Reid 的成年女兒 Maddie 之間發展出一段微妙且強烈的感情糾葛，兩段關係形成了一個情感上的三角拉鋸。《First Time, Long Time》透過坦率的自省、敏銳的觀察與妙趣橫生的冷嘲熱諷，提出問題：當一名年輕女子愛上一位聲名顯赫且需求強烈的男人，她的夢想將會如何改變？當過去依然充滿未解的糾結，她又該如何前行？這是一部帶著真實感與幽默、直面情感複雜性的成長小說，對於喜歡探索身份、慾望與家庭傷痛交織的讀者來說，是一部值得注意的出色首作。"[T]he funniest debut book of the year." --DebutifulFor readers of Emma Cline and Melissa Broder, "a brilliant novel about becoming more the person you're meant to be," following an untethered, sardonic young woman who falls for an older man and begins to lose herself (Roxane Gay).Aspiring writer and all-around naive person Allison expected her life to finally take shape when she moved to Los Angeles. After years grieving her brother's untimely death and allowing he

大家熟悉的童話森林，這次從大野狼的日記開始說起。冬天不好過，大野狼又冷又餓，決心重振威風，讓大家記住他的厲害。但事情沒這麼簡單，三隻小豬、橋下的妖怪、還有小紅帽，全來亂場！本書幽默描寫經典童話角色的另一面，適合喜歡趣味故事的讀者。Once upon a time was only the start... welcome to the Fairytale Woods! Take a look inside the big bad wolf's hilarious secret diary in this instant bestseller from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller.*DIARY OF A PUSS IN BOOTS AVAILABLE OUT NOW*'I need to raise my game again now spring is here, and get back in shape. Show the pack and the rest of these woods I’m BIG and I’m BAD, and I’m not to be messed with.'The big bad wolf hasn’t had a great winter. He's cold, lonely and hungry . . . But things are about to change – he’s going to take the Fairytale Woods by STORM.But while he knows he’s BIG and BAD, no one else seems to be scared of him, they just keep meddling with his plans – the troll under the bridge, the three annoying pigs, and that pesky Little Red Riding Hood! This is going to take all his brain power and his most cunning smile, to catch Grandma and reclaim his

本書以英國海邊小鎮的中餐外賣店為舞台，描寫Felix與朋友Isaac的第一次偵探行動。從店裡怪事頻傳，到發現一枚神秘銅幣、牽出古老的香港連結，故事不僅有懸疑與幽默，也細膩描寫孩子在友情與競爭中成長的心情。畫風溫暖、節奏明快，是兼具趣味與文化探索的中階小說。Mystery with a side order of friendship!The first in this cosy crime middle-grade series set in a Chinese takeaway, created in partnership with Storymix and author Lui Sit. With black-and-white internal artwork.Felix and his best friend Isaac love mysteries – chasing clues, identifying suspects, catching criminals – they can’t wait to open their own detective agency. So when Felix’s parents’ Lucky House takeaway is cursed with a spate of bad luck, Felix is determined to find the culprit.The boys’ investigations lead them to a clue: an ancient coin with a square hole at its centre. Could this lead them to secret treasure? (Un) fortunately, ‘Nosy’ Nina Ding, Felix’s sworn enemy, may have the answers. While volunteering at the local museum, Nina spotted an old Chinese jewellery box with an indentation in the same shape as the mysterious coin. Does Leighton-on-Sea

觸動心靈的寓言故事小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。故事圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第四冊收錄十五篇以六度波羅蜜中的「精進」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become.Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddhism. S

《The Witchstone》是 Henry H. Neff 的成人小說處女作，一部融合黑色幽默、奇幻冒險與救贖的都市奇幻作品。 Laszlo, 一名八百歲的惡魔，也是地獄業績最差的「詛咒管理員」。當他被上司限期改善績效，否則將被徹底抹消時，他不得不與十九歲、深受家族詛咒所苦的 Maggie Drakeford 攜手展開一場橫跨美國與歐洲的瘋狂旅程，尋找解除詛咒的最後希望。An unforgettable, high-stakes, laugh-out-loud funny novel, The Witchstone blends the merciless humor of The Good Place with the madcap fantasy of Terry Pratchett.Meet Laszlo, eight-hundred-year-old demon and Hell’s least productive Curse Keeper. From his office beneath Midtown, he oversees the Drakeford Curse, which involves a pathetic family upstate and a mysterious black monolith. It’s a sexy enough assignment—colonial origins, mutating victims, et cetera—but Laszlo has no interest in maximizing the curse’s potential; he’d rather sunbathe in Ibiza, quaff martinis, and hustle the hustlers on Manhattan’s subway. Unfortunately, his division has new management, and Laszlo’s ratings are so abysmal that he’s given six days to shape up or he’ll be melted down and returned to the Primordial Ooze.Meet Maggi

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

More than just a book—a world of choices awaits! This big hearted interactive adventure lets young readers shape the story.Fred can't make a decision aboutanything-his parents always tell him what to do, from what to eat every day to which secondary school to choose.That's how Fred has found himself a pupil at the high-pressure, strict Gains School, when he'd much rather be going to Browtree, with its brilliant art department and kind teachers.As Fred waits for the bus to his new school, he sees the bus for Browtree pull up - and a wild, thrilling, thought strikes him. Should he jump on this bus and pretend he's a new student at Browtree?Will he be brave enough to follow a different path for once?You, the reader, will stand in Fred's shoes and make decisions alongside him throughout this story. You'll help him stand-up for what he believes in, learn what he truly loves to do, make good friends and face choices about whether to swerve or walk into drama.YOU are in charge ofThe Boy With

《詩歌小史》以溫和流暢的筆觸，帶領讀者認識詩歌四千年來的發展，從最早的文字詩篇到當代詩人對語言與世界的回應。作者約翰・凱瑞介紹眾多詩人與經典作品，讓人感受到詩歌的力量與美，也邀請我們思考：什麼是詩？為什麼它能穿越時間、觸動人心？無論你是初學者還是詩的愛好者，都能從這本書中找到共鳴。A vital guide to poetry from ancient times to the presentPoetry is language made special, so that it will be remembered and valued. It does not always work – over the centuries countless thousands of poems have been forgotten. This Little History is about some that have not.John Carey tells the stories behind the world’s greatest poems, from the oldest surviving one written nearly 4,000 years ago to those being written today. Carey looks at poets whose works shape our view of the world – such as Shakespeare, Whitman and Yeats – and more recent poets like Sylvia Plath, Seamus Heaney, and Marianne Moore who have started to question what makes a poem ‘great’ in the first place.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds------------------“[The] book reviewer and Oxford don has great fun, galloping through 4,000 years of verse. Reputations ar

For high school graduates and anyone heading off to college, this book is packed with 100 lessons to help shape your college experience and prepare for what comes afterward. It makes the perfect gift for the new college student. Once you've been admitted to college, the next step is to develop a strategy of how to find your best life there. But for decades, Professor James T. Hamilton has seen students struggle with their college journey. Some avoid challenging experiences, follow a path of familiar expectations, and rely on shortcuts. Others aim for perfection, ignore their friends and health, labor over what subjects to study, and neglect spending time outside the classroom. The pressure to make college valuable and interesting can feel overwhelming. If only students could learn how others have navigated these challenges. You could ask alums to look back on friendships and college-to-career paths and provide advice. Now, you don't have to wish because You Got In! Now What? tackles th

Rafe is finally getting a taste of the cool life – but his problems are red-hot. Rafe Khatchadorian has never been cool. But all that changes when he becomes the guitarist in an awesome rock band and wrangles a part-time job at Hills Village's trendiest new coffee shop slash yoga studio.No more being at the bottom of middle school food chain – Rafe is finally going to be popular!He just has two teeny problems: the awesome rock band is led by none other than the school bully. And the band actually isn't awesome – they absolutely stink, and Rafe has to whip them into shape for the Best Band Competition. With Rafe's newfound coolness on the line, will he find a way to hit the stage in style, or is he doomed to dorkdom forever?

★★《金融時報》2024年夏季選書‧《經濟學人》最佳金融類新書★★ 2023年諾貝爾經濟學獎得主克勞蒂亞．戈丁（Claudia Goldin）鄭重推薦： 「如果你只讀一本經濟學的書，就選這本吧！」 ◆ ──全球暢銷逾50萬冊的「The Shortest History」系列── 只要花一個下午閱讀，就能獲得改變人生的知識與觀點 ◆ 不需具備任何經濟學基礎，也能看懂書中的故事。 經濟學中最強有力的見解，多出自每個人都能理解的大觀念 讓經濟學家帶你穿越時空，用經濟學的眼光解讀世界。 哈佛出身的經濟學家安德魯‧李以極短的篇幅，平易近人的文筆， 透過人類文明發展過程中的故事，帶領讀者認識經濟學的重要觀念與人物、 探討歷史事件背後的經濟力量，並思考當前面臨的問題。 ▌從故事中了解經濟學的大觀念 ⊙專業分工：當福特汽車從屠宰場得到靈感，建立生產線流程之後，汽車從此得以大量生產，成為許多人負擔得起的商品。隨著專業化的興起，貿易也變得益發重要。 ⊙誘因： 二戰後許多家電用品的普及與避孕藥的發明，大幅改變了婦女的生活，為女性投入時間金錢於教育創造了強大誘因，女性也大規模湧入有薪的勞動市場。 ⊙重大事件多半由新科技或政策所推動： 中國1978年的改革開放，讓千百萬原本餓著肚子的人民能吃得飽。從那一年起，中國的經濟成長每年都維持超過9%。 ▌探討歷史事件背後的經濟力量 ⊙為什麼犁的發明加劇了性別不平等？ ⊙某些疾病如何塑造了殖民主義的模式 ⊙摩天大樓為何首先出現在美國城市？ ⊙鏡子的發明如何創造了消費者文化 ⊙為什麼非洲沒有殖民歐洲，而是歐洲殖民了非洲？ ⊙為什麼同盟國會贏得二次世界大戰？ ⊙財產權如何推動一九八○年代中國的快速成長 ▌思考人類當前面臨的經濟問題 ⊙市場的高度集中化造成市場被少數企業掌控，對勞工和消費者可能造成什麼傷害？ ⊙日漸加劇的社會不平等，隱藏著什麼樣的危機？ ⊙氣候變遷是世上最大的市場失靈事件，它將如何威脅我們的未來？ 從農業的開端到人工智慧的崛起，本書講述了創造力、貪婪和追求更好生活的渴望，如何以驚人的方式決定了我們的過去、現在和未來，內容充滿啟發性與可讀性。想了解經濟學，善用經濟學概念做出更好選擇、過更好生活的你，絕不可錯過。 賴建誠╱清華大學經濟系榮譽退休教授 廖啟宏╱加州政府研究首席、《一口經濟學》PODCAST主持人、加州大學戴維斯分校經濟系客座教授 洪

觸動心靈的寓言故事小時候，故事書經常是陪伴我們長大的忠實良伴，在成長的過程中引領著我們。好的故事會觸動心靈，並且啟發我們要讓自己和周遭的世界變得更好。故事，也會形塑我們的價值觀，而我們最終成為什麼樣的人將取決於這些價值觀。星雲大師著《星雲說喻 中英對照版》一共六冊，讓讀者透過閱讀生動有趣的故事，探索並領悟佛陀深奧的教法和人間佛教理念。故事圍繞著佛教的「六度波羅蜜」開展，也就是菩薩道的「六度」精神：布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定和般若。每篇故事以一則智慧法語作為總結，引導讀者省思個中寓意。這些故事如同一面明鏡，帶著我們檢視生活，思維如何將那永恆不朽的佛法應用在生活。第三冊收錄十五篇以六度波羅蜜中的「忍辱」為主題的短篇故事。這是一套適合所有年齡層讀者的故事選集，本套書亦提供中英詞彙表，雙語讀者能更好理解每則故事的精髓。期許《星雲說喻 中英對照版》能帶領讀者探索故事中無窮的慈悲、智慧與布施精神，照亮生命的道路。Since our earliest days, stories have been faithful companions, guiding us through life’s journey. The power of a good story lies in its ability to touch our hearts, inspiring us to grow and bring positive change to ourselves and the world around us. Stories shape our perspective, and in turn, our perspective shapes who we become. Introducing Bodhi Light Tales by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, a monumental 6-volume set available in both English and Chinese. This enchanting collection invites readers to explore the profound teachings of the Buddha and the principles of Humanistic Buddh

新琴點撥： 2022 年線上影音版 ★建立線上影音：掃描 QR code 上線，跟著音檔影像練習，加速上手效率。 ★建立動態譜影片：配合教學使用、自學練習。 上市並暢銷 27年， 各網路論壇一致推薦， 並廣受全台數百家以上樂器行及社團老師採用的吉他自學好書。 內容全彩印刷，讓閱讀更為方便清晰。 是一本以『教本』為發行主旨，技術性解說詳細與新穎並融的吉他教本。 特色: 一、選曲精準，巧妙安排讓彈唱學習不困難。 技術分類解說詳細，新曲為輔，迎合流行。 二、 影音配合，線上下載多角度示範最省心。 教學影片採 3 機作業拍攝，並於示範中附以動態譜表，讓您隨影像播放即可輕鬆學習 ，無需再將書本放旁翻找，增加學習的親近度。 三、 循序漸進，每階段學習目標清楚而明確。 四、 年年更新，與最新最hit歌曲同步不漏接。 [舞台夯歌] 在這座城市遺失了你、我還年輕我還年輕、告白氣球、太陽、愛人錯過、Mojito、 Dance Monkey、Senorita、Shape of You、Last Christmas [新潮風向] Girls Like You、Memories、Like I’m Gonna Lose You [動人輕音] 披星戴月的想你、阿拉斯加海灣、等你下課、慢慢喜歡你、說好不哭、Perfect、 Someone You Loved、Say You Won’t Let Me Go、You Are The Reason [影樂精選] 如果可以、光年之外、很久以後、張三的歌、想見你想見你、A Thousand Years [搖滾勁曲] 離開地球表面、因為你所以我、愛上現在的我、來自天堂的魔鬼、天黑請閉眼 ...and More 吉他玩家GPS研討會： 為「吉他初學與進階」、「網路上找不到如何系統學習吉他」 族群們所寫的精簡秘笈！ 重新定義了吉他學習的方法 : 以線上影音教學為主，並藉學習手冊為導覽， 要系統地教你學會初學吉他所需必備的以下五項要點。 一、如何能夠彈唱合一 ＃準備篇 1-1.如何選一把「適合自己」的吉他 1-2.搭配彈奏風格選擇吉他琴型 1-3.調音器是… 1-4.節拍器是…（一） 練習節拍 1-5.節拍器是…（二） 練習節奏 二、讓手指頭靈活不打結並快速學會音階 ＃吉他運動學：單音篇 2-1.爬格子（一）暖指 2-2.爬格子（二）音型 三、應用少少的學習就能夠