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“Words are only valuable if they benefit others.”—Venerable Master Hsing Yun,Founder of Fo Guang ShanThe Glossary of Humanistic Buddhism: 2025 Edition contains over 10,000 terms in both Chinese and English covering works from Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Humanistic Buddhism, sutra titles, all publications from Fo Guang Shan’s cultural undertakings, Fo Guang Shan and BLIA. It goes in depth into Buddhist terminology, concepts, quotes, persons, places, expressions, and historical events. We offer this glossary to the Fo Gang Shan community, translators, and sentient beings from all walks of life to assist them in their understanding and rendition of Buddhist literature.

A New York Times Bestseller * A Good Morning America Book Club Pick * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2024 "A world-class whodunit."--Stephen King "An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills."--Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Laugh-out-loud funny, thrilling and twisty..."--Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy's blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It's been years since that horrible night, a

這次他們意外離開了熟悉的課桌世界，跌入了未知的戶外。Pencil因一時興奮跌出書包，忠誠的Eraser也跟著前往。兩人得憑藉智慧、默契與些許忍者技巧，闖過校園外的重重阻礙，只為回到原本的位置。Fans of NARWHAL AND JELLY as well as PIZZA AND TACO, prepare to meet your new favorite duo: a pair of best friend school supplies! In the next adventure of this hilarious early-reader graphic novel series, Pencil and Eraser get lost outside the lines!Pencil and Eraser are on their way to their first ever karate class—well, their person Stella is and they are tagging along. When Pencil gets a little too excited practicing her ninja moves, she falls right out of Stella’s backpack and lands on the sidewalk! And naturally, Eraser has no choice but to follow her.Stranded all alone in the big wide world, these two buds will have to use their wits, charm, and of course their impressive ninja moves, to find the dojo and make it safely back into Stella’s backpack before class is over. Between squirrelly obstacles and flashy distractions, will the duo (ahem, Pencil) stay on the straight and narrow lon

An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

ranscending the rise and fall of dynasties, tracing the growth and formation of Chinese civilization through the currents of history.This book is an unusual excursion into Chinese cultural history. Professor Cho-yun Hsu moves beyond accounts that focus solely on the internal evolution of Chinese culture. He revisits early Chinese civilization, integrating recent archaeological discoveries to reshape our understanding of its development. Employing a big history perspective, Hsu reconstructs the dynamic interplay of diverse ethnic groups and cultures within and beyond China, highlighting the constant friction and fusion that shaped its trajectory.This insightful work reveals why Chinese civilization has endured despite numerous internal and external hardships and turmoils. It offers a nuanced and thought-provoking perspective on China’s past and its relevance to the present. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

《心理學小史》是一本深入淺出的心理學入門書，帶領讀者認識心理學如何從早期的行為觀察發展到今日對人類情感與思考的探索。書中介紹多位重要學者，如榮格、佛洛伊德、卡尼曼等，並搭配經典實驗與歷史故事，讓心理學變得既有趣又貼近生活。無論你是學生、老師，或單純對人類行為感到好奇，這本書都是理解人性的一扇溫和起點。A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human naturePsychology is the science devoted to understanding human nature. Its practitioners have long sought to understand behaviour, feelings and thoughts. In her fascinating history, Nicky Hayes tells the story of psychology from its origins to the present day. She introduces key thinkers, including Carl Jung, Anna Freud, Frantz Fanon, and Daniel Kahneman. We see how they tried to expand our understanding, from Pavlov and his dogs to Milgram and his famous electric shock experiments to the CIA’s secret mind-control projects.This Little History taken us on a journey through the ever-advancing study of psychology, how the field has evolved over time – and how much more we need to learn.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds--------------------

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!

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

A mom will do anything to save her kid.Anything."The missing boy is 10-year-old Alfie Risby, and to be perfectly honest with you, he's a little shit."Florence Grimes is a thirty-one-year-old party girl who always takes the easy way out. Single, broke and unfulfilled after the humiliating end to her girl band career, she has only one reason to get out of bed each day: her ten-year-old son Dylan. But then Alfie Risby, her son’s bully and the heir to a vast frozen food empire, mysteriously vanishes during a class trip, and Dylan becomes the prime suspect. Florence, for once, is faced with a task she can’t quit: She’s got to find Alfie and clear her son’s name, or risk losing Dylan forever.The only problem? Florence has no useful skills, let alone investigative ones, and all the other school moms hate her.Oh, and Florence has a reason to suspect Dylan might not be as innocent as she’d like to believe...

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. She didn't used to have anxiety speaking--and she used to have friends. Now, her former best friend Chloe is her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

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

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school—for failing PE.Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School. So good, in fact, that's he's already been playing on the high school’s JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade PE. To graduate, he has to take Physical Education Equivalency—PEE—which is also known as "Slugfest," in summer school.At Slugfest, Yash meets the other students. Kaden is an academic superstar who's physically hopeless. Twins Sarah and Stuart are too busy trying to kill each other to actually pay attention in class. Jesse is a notorious prankster. Arabella protests just about everything—including mandatory PE. And Cleo is a natural athlete who has sworn off sports. Then there’s their “coach,” Mrs. Tamara Finnerty, a retired teacher

This friendly, colorful guide will help middle schoolers ace English class with confidence and ease.With chapters on all the essential ELA topics—grammar, sentence structure, figurative language, textual analysis, writing essays, building arguments, and more—it covers every skill a middle schooler needs to read, write, and analyze their way through middle school English. Big Fat Notebooks break down the big topics into bite sized pieces with clear and accessible language, key vocabulary defined, annotated examples and excerpts from a diverse array of literature, and instructional diagrams and doodles.This second edition includes an all-new media literacy chapter covering everything from disinformation and bias to deep fakes and clickbait—giving middle schoolers essential guidance on how to navigate this oversaturated world of manipulative media.

In A New Documentary History of Hong Kong, 1945–1997, Florence Mok, Fung Chi Keung Charles, and other contributors analyse newly released archival records from the National Archives in London, the Government Records Service in Hong Kong, and other sources across the world. This documentary collection provides an updated and improved understanding of basic aspects of the city such as governance, economy, society, and culture. It also aims at investigating topics that are under-exploited in previous sourcebooks, such as race and diasporas, gender and familial relations, medicine and healthcare, and environment and natural disasters. Overall, this book offers an innovative and comprehensive long-term perspective of Hong Kong’s colonial history.

ANEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER • From the author ofDungeons and Dramacomes another gaming romance that's sure towinyou over!Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and hopes that joining a D&D game will be the trick to making friends. The plan sounds even better when she’s invited into a group that includes Logan Weber, the cute and charming guy she met on her first day of class. But this isn’t your average D&D campaign— this group livestreams their games and enforces strict rules: no phones allowed, and no dating other group members.Quinn is willing to accept the rules, even if it makes Logan off-limits. And she quickly learns that doing so won’t be a problem, since Logan goes from charismatic to insufferable as soon as she agrees to join. As their bickering—and bantering—intensifies inside and outside the game, Quinn can’t help wondering: Is Logan’s infuriating behavior a smokescreen for hidden feelings? Quinn is risking it all, and the twenty-sided dice are rolling!

Princess Truly takes the lead, across three rhyming stories perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Princess Truly leads the way! Across three stories, Princess Truly helps her friends as class leader, she knows just what to do to help her pug, Sir Noodle, when he's nervous at his talent show, and she leads lost ducklings back to their mother! These funny and empowering short stories promote believing in yourself, building confidence, and having a positive self-image. Perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, Princess Truly fosters imagination and curiosity.With full-color artwork and easy-to-read rhyming text throughout, this series is just-right for new

A vacation in the Hamptons goes terribly wrong for three friends with a complicated history.“I absolutley loved The Note. Trust no one in this irresistible page-turner.” —Ashley Elston, #1New York Timesbest-selling author ofFirst Lie WinsIt was meant to be a harmless prank.Growing up, May Hanover was a good girl, always. Well-behaved, top of her class, a compulsive rule-follower. Raised by a first-generation Chinese single mother with high expectations, May didn’t have room to slip up, let alone fail. Her friends didn’t call her the Little Sheriff for nothing.But even good girls have secrets. And regrets. When it comes to her friendship with Lauren and Kelsey, she's had her fair share of both. Their bond—forged when May was just twelve years old—has withstood a tragic accident, individual scandals, heartbreak and loss. Now the three friends have reunited for the first time in years for a few days of sun and fun in the Hamptons. But a chance encounter with a pair of strangers leads to a

All too often, women’s roles in the American Revolution are briefly mentioned or, often, just left out entirely. The omission is a great disservice to students of history. This valuable volume aids readers in understanding the significant part that women played in the fighting of the war and in the founding of the new country. Through carefully researched, accessible text, they’ll learn about groups of women and individuals who supported colonial independence, proving themselves invaluable in the war effort. Sidebars, fact boxes, and historical images add more memorable information about this crucial curricular topic.

The New York Times bestselling series!Pass the magic on! This enchanting multi-author series is like American Girl with magic.In this book, written by bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and three-time Newbery Honor recipient Christina Soontornvat, the magic bracelet comes to a girl in Texas, who ends up in a Groundhog Day-style time loop.Lucy Usathorn of Fort Worth, Texas is super excited for her class trip to the Natural History Museum, where her dad works. Sure, Ms. Brock, the strict school librarian who happens to be dating Lucy's dad (awkward) is chaperoning, but it'll still be the best day ever, right?Wrong! Lucy has to watch in shock and humiliation as her dad proposes to Ms. Brock. Lucy is distraught. If only she could do this whole day over from scratch . . .Enter the magic bracelet. It arrives in the mail, with a long letter from Addie, a girl in Columbus, Ohio, who had the bracelet last time. The bracelet grants wishes, and Lucy knows just what to wish for: a do-over day, whe

A hilariously funny new illustrated children’s novel from the multi-million bestselling author of SPACEBOYMillion-copy bestseller David Walliams’ funniest book yet – a laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history. This paperback edition includes a hilarious NEW STORY.Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people.This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it.Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book yet. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history.David Walliams was most recently Children’s number one bestseller with The World’s Worst Monsters (TCM Chart, 22 August 2023).

This humorous and heartwarming graphic novel series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! And now the first three books are available in a paw-some boxed set!PAWS: Gabby Gets It TogetherBest friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy have one big thing in common: they love animals but can't have any pets, so they get the idea to create their own dog-walking business! But life as an entrepreneur is harder than anyone expected. Will the stress tear their friendship apart? PAWS: Mindy Makes Some SpaceWhen Mindy's mom starts dating someone new and the new girl in class shows an interest in joining PAWS, Mindy feels like she’s becoming the odd one out. But when her stubbornness begins to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn’t have to be a cat-tastrophe?PAWS: Priya Puts Herself FirstWhen Priya learns her family is being evicted, she dreads having to leave her friends and PAWS behind. So she resorts to a long commute on the bus to keep things the same

With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this sixth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends meet a math teacher who's trying to make arithmetic fun--and extra-weird!Math scores at Ella Mentry School are way down! But Mrs. Stoker is bringing in an expert named Ms. Greene to help A.J. and his friends study.Ms. Greene is nice, but she sees numbers everywhere--skateboarding, football, even in height! Between solving weird word problems, being mathletes, and sitting on their denominators, how much more math can the class take?Excellent for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is loose in graphic novels for the earliest readers!When the Gingerbread Man’s class mixes science and math to make paper airplanes, they get to launch them outside—what fun! But—uh-oh!—his friend Maya’s plane gets stuck high in a tree. How can they possibly get it down?Luckily, this smart cookie is also brave and has an adventurous plan to rescue the plane!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

From Hervé Tullet, author of the New York Times bestseller Press Here, a picture book to unleash children’s creativity: Using only a finger and a great deal of imagination, Hervé empowers readers to create a simple flower . . . an entire garden . . . and even whole new worlds!Once again, Hervé Tullet brilliantly and successfully coaxes children to recognize and celebrate their innate artistic talent. He convinces each reader that their hand is magic and capable of transforming a few simple lines, squiggles, dots, and shapes into . . . well, pretty much anything they can imagine!A new Hervé picture book is always a cause for celebration. This is his first in seven years and a companion to Press Here, Mix It Up!, and Let’s Play! with all the hallmark whimsy and imagination that will delight his many fans. Whether enjoyed in a family living room, a kindergarten reading nook, or a preschool art class, there’s something here to enchant every reader.AN INVITATION TO PLAY, EXPLORE, AND LEARN:

超級搞笑的妮娜・皮納特回來啦！這次她是幽靈獵人、班長候選人、創意滿點的名偵探，還要拯救一隻困在鞋子裡的歷史女鬼！圖文滿載、笑點不斷，是《遜咖日記》和《Lottie Brooks》書迷絕不能錯過的新歡。Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.The second laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - top choice for Class Captain, ghost hunter and detective extraordinaire, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.Guess who is a GHOST and is living RIGHT HERE in this school? It's Lady Deborah from our HISTORY LESSON, and she is stuck in her OWN SHOE. Watch as Brian and I film our investigations to find out WHAT she's doing there and how we can set her free. I'm also battling Megan Dunne to become class captain - vote for me, because who is more of a GHOST EXPERT than I am? Answer: HARDLY ANYONE!Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids.Warm, offb

Refugee is a powerful word.One that conjures opposing emotions. For some it provokes feelings of fear and hate, for others the need for compassion, understanding, and empathy. In this celebrated poem,Refugees,Brian Bilston tells both sides of the story by cleverly crafting a verse that can be read backward and forward to convey two opposing views.Brian Bilston is often described as the "Poet Laureate of Twitter" (now X) and this much admired poem, perfectly accompanied by artwork from illustrator, Jose Sanabria, is a wonderful way to explore this emotive issue as you realize that it's not just the words that have been reversed!

The laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates bestseller - now in paperback. Tom wants to write a five star story for a school project and takes inspiration from his collection of ODD OBJECTS. The top-of-the-class, extra special 21st book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon.A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story!The latest Tom Gates bestseller from multi-million selling writer and illustrator Liz Pichon, now in paperback.Q: Who wants their FIVE STAR funny story included in Oakfield School's story book?A: EVERYONE!But what will Tom write about? Inspiration strikes when he looks at his excellent collection of ODD OBJECTS and remembers the funny stories behind each one. Starting with Great Great Aunt Aggie's fake bird hat, the weird stone with a hole and his very special doodle pen.Marcus wants to write about Tom (which is annoying), Amy's got a funny poem and Norman's story is all about... cheese. But Mr Fullerman can onl

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Naughtiest Girl Complete Collection 10 Books Collection Box Set By Enid Blyton:Naughtiest Girl In The School:Follow Elizabeth Allen in book one as she arrives for her first year at boarding school. Elizabeth is spoilt and selfish and has made up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been!Naughtiest Girl Again:In book two, Elizabeth Allen - naughtiest girl in the school - is trying to be good. But someone wants to spoil things for her.Is A Monitor:In book three, Elizabeth Allen is delighted to be chosen to be a school monitor.Here's The Naughtiest Girl:In book four, there's a new boy in Elizabeth's class. He's sulky and grumpy and he'll do anything to show Elizabeth up.Keeps A Secret:In book five, when John entrusts her with his secret, the naughtiest girl finds herself in deeper trouble than ever ...Helps A Friend:In book six, the school g

What's the key to building fluency in Geometry? Practice, practice, practice! The Big Fat High School Geometry Workbook is the newest math title in the Big Fat Workbook series, offering support and practice opportunities for students studying Geometry. The write-in workbook provides recaps of key Geometry concepts and a variety of question types, including short answer, extended answers, and word problems. Plus there is a stepped-out solution for each question. Students love the direct, accessible delivery of Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook. This workbook takes the same approach of easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts, stepped-out examples, helpful doodles, captions, and hundreds of exercises to provide additional practice of the Geometry concepts students learn in class.

The ultimate write-in ELA workbook with concept recaps, annotated examples, and more than 130 exercises that help get students thinking, writing, analyzing, and practicing the literary skills they need to ace English class. More than a drill-and-kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why," that can be used to supplement classroom instruction, or for test prep, additional practice, and review. Exercises include essay writing, reading comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, textual analysis, and more! An in-depth answer section gives students all the context they need to evaluate their written answers to open ended questions. And it's written, vetted, and approved by the experts--middle school ELA teachers.

◎Zhang Wen-huan is one of the foremost writers of Taiwanese literature during the Japanese colonial period. The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a novel he wrote in Japanese after a 30-year hiatus.◎The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a story set in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. The five-year old boy Chen Kei-min is adopted into a mountain village shopkeeper's family.◎With humor and humanistic understanding, the author Zhang Wen-huan pictures the people’s traditional way of life marked by annual festivities.

Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

看《大偵探福爾摩斯》英文版，增強你的英文能力！THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES #21 Murder on the Express TrainA double gunshot murder had happened in the same first class train car that Holmes and Watson were riding in. The victims were an old couple in compartment no.2, and inside the same compartment was a young woman so terrified that her face was drained of colour. Initial investigation revealed that compartments no.3 and no.4 were empty, and compartment no.1 had four male passengers while an elderly mother and her two daughters were seated in compartment no.6. The strangest thing was that a wedge had obstructed the sliding door to compartment no.2, the crime scene, but it had left a one-inch gap opening. Coincidentally, the sliding door to compartment no.1 was also stuck closed. The door obstructions meant that the killer could not be someone seated inside compartment no.2 or compartment no.1. However, a number of clues seemed to indicate that the killer’s accomplice was hiding amongst that gro

A laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.Buddy has a good feeling about second grade. He knows where to go, his best friend is in his class, and he's ready for a great year. And then Bea shows up--new, tardy, and showing off brand new stitches. Buddy was not expecting Bea.Bea's fast talking and upside-down thinking leave Buddy feeling buzzy--and with his hair full of mayonnaise. How will he and Bea ever figure out how to get along in the same classroom community?

Samantha Lawrence is starting fourth grade at a new school, Casteral Elementary School. On her first day of school, she runs into a bully and, as fate would have it, they are in the same class! How will they truly learn and change their preconception of each other? How will the power of friendship turn them from each other's "most hated person" to "frenemies"? ★11歲台灣女孩在10歲時開始創作的第一本英語圖文小說。以校園霸凌為題材，描寫互相化解偏見、亦敵亦友共同對抗邪惡校長的過程。

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“Hikaru’s” sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of “Hikaru,” he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death―and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Threatened by Yor's relationship with Melinda Desmond, Anya gets serious about her own friendship scheme. On the way to a museum field trip, however, she and her class become the target of political activists looking to free their political allies...

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules! She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. Emerald's class are spending the day sea combing-picking up human rubbish that ends up on the ocean floor. When Emerald finds a precious teddy lying in a clump of seaweed, she's tempted to keep it for herself, but the tag says it belongs to a human called Jack.Emerald asks her land-loving friend, Isadora Moon, and Isadora's cousin, Mirabelle, to help her return it and together they embark on an exciting adventure across the land and sea!

Kirkus Reviews Most Empowering Picture Books List (2024)"This self-reflective story truly shines." — Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)"[A] fun romp." — BookPage (STARRED REVIEW)"A highly original tale." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)An imaginative tale about a rambunctious lion reflection and the fierce little girl he decides to mirror.One day the reflection of a lion decides to reflect someone different. He picks a little girl named Harriet, who eagerly accepts the new face staring back at her. Harriet loves how ferocious she is now at school: she’s not afraid to speak up in class, and she can romp around the playground like a wild beast. But soon Harriet starts to miss the reflection she had before, the one who looked like her. Can Harriet find a way to balance her old reflection and her new one? This whimsical story explores themes of confidence and identity with colorful illustrations and a sly sense of humor. Delightful and unconventional, Harriet’s Reflections is the perfect read-alou