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A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! Isadora is headed to Dragon Camp! But bonding with her glitter dragon proves to be more difficult than she expected . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.Isadora and her cousin, Mirabelle, are off to Dragon Camp! Isadora soon finds out that bonding with a glitter dragon is harder than she thought. Dashing Dazzle doesn't want to play by the rules, so Isadora must use all her fairy-vampire skills to win the naughty dragon overCelebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. Designed especially f

A magical storybook to read together, based on the Isadora Moon animated TV series! When Isadora's friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But sharing a room is harder than she thinks . . .Isadora Moon: half fairy, half vampire, totally unique!Step into the enchanting world of the hit Isadora Moon animated television series as seen on Sky Kids and Now TV with this magical storybook, perfect for reading together or for young fans taking their very first steps into independent reading.When Isadora's fairy friend, Mignonette, needs somewhere to stay, Isadora offers to share her bedroom. But for a small fairy, Mignonette sure makes a lot of noise. Isadora wants her bedroom back! Luckily, her dad is ready with some expert advice to make things right.Celebrating ten years of Isadora's magical mischief, this new TV Tie-In range brings the stunning artwork, well-loved characters and familiar stories from the tv series straight into children's hands. De

Mole's friends don't think much of his mound until a storm destroys their own homes, and they realise that the best treasures are often right beneath their feet!A brilliantly funny picture book showcasing the importance of humility and the value of empathy. Mole is on a mission to build an extraordinary shelter for him and his friends. But Bird, Beaver and Bee don't see what the fuss is about - who would want to spend time in a muddy, mouldy mound when they could be enjoying Bird's impressive nest, Beaver's incredible lodge or Bee's intricate hive?

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian

Hilarious illustrated story in the series about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Join them on a mind-blowing adventure to discover why they're the only two talking animals in the world. Perfect for 7+ fans of Grimwood, Dog Man and Murray and Bun.'Hilarious… addictive' GuardianSquirrel and Duck can't remember where they first met, but Duck is having some strange flashbacks to a secret underground science lab. Trying to find it again, they meet a friendly ferret, a distinctly UNfriendly scientist and uncover some shocking secrets behind their own existence!Packed full of pictures and laugh-out-loud scenes, this is a zanily entertaining story from a bestselling author/illustrator. Don't miss the rest of the series: Squirrel and Duck: Mission Improbable and Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers.From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book series.

First book in the doodle-packed diary series – now with a fresh new look and exclusive bonus content."Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laugh-out-loud offering" – Mail on Sunday"You must read these books" – Jamie Smart, bestselling author of Bunny vs MonkeyI am the god of tricksters. Well, I was until last Tuesday. Now I’m an eleven-year-old boy...Loki the mighty trickster god has been banished by Odin to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old school boy. Forbidden from revealing his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must do enough good deeds to earn his place back. As he records the truth in his magical (judgemental) diary, it seems like Loki might be a lost cause...BONUS CONTENT: Loki-style "facts" about his fellow Norse gods and a short story from Thor.There’s a whole world of Loki to read:A Bad God’s Guide to Being GoodA Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameA Bad God’s Guide to Ruling the WorldA Bad God’s Guide to Making EnemiesA Bad God’s Guide to Causing ChaosAlso i

A fabulously funny tale... with a hint of BITE! Mabel's parents loved their daughter very much. But they also knew that Mabel was the kind of child who did things. You know ... THINGS. But every time Mabel's parents asked, "Why did you do this?!" Mabel would reply, "Actually, the ALLIGATOR did it." Join Mabel's parents as they try to uncover the truth. Is Mabel the culprit, or is she hiding a SNAPPY secret in her bedroom... Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen's This Is Not My Hat and Peter Bentley and Sara Ogilvie's Meet the Parents Kael Tudor is the author of a whole host of hilarious books including One Goose, Two Moose and It's Not My Cookie Isobel Lundie is the illustrator of Waterstones Book of the Month author Louie Stowell's first picture book, A Midsummer Night's Drama

A heartwarming tale of adventure, bravery and one baby turtle who changes her world for good - from the bestselling and award-winning creators of The Lion Inside.On a midnight-black beach, it''s time for a GRAND HATCHING. A rowdy crowd of animal onlookers have gathered to see which baby turtle will win the great race to safety in the sea.But when Tula''s brother loses his way, this baby turtle faces a difficult choice: will she choose to win the race or will she turn back to rescue her brother? And will the other animals stay on the sidelines, or will Tula''s brave decision inspire them to join the rescue mission?An inspiring and funny rhyming story of how we ALL have the power to change things for the better.Look out for more wonderful books from The World of Rachel Bright and Jim Field:The Lion InsideThe Koala Who CouldThe Squirrels Who SquabbledThe Way Home for WolfThe Whale Who Wanted MoreThe Gecko and the EchoThe Pandas Who PromisedThe Camel Who Had the HumpPraise for The Lion Ins

From the extraordinary team behind The Tiger on the Train, this fabulously winning story is about a croc who will not be sidelined!'NO scales on stage!' said Sidney. 'These fantasies must stop. Flamingos have star quality,And crocodiles do NOT!'Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage.Elvis is left to serve the ice creams. But flipping ice creams into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star.With stunning artwork, colour and charm pour out of every page.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Cats are renowned for being independent creatures content to do their own thing, in their own time. They can be aloof, distant and independent - yet many of us adore our cats, and wonder if we could do more to make them return our affection and attention.My Cat is Ignoring Me!? answers 50 frequently asked questions about how to choose, care for and live with your cat. Boy or girl? Long haired or short? And when they've taken over the sofa, the kitchen and the bed, is the house their place or yours? Follow these simple steps to ensure you create the best possible lifestyle for your cat, and they'll never ignore you again! Probably...maybe.

A quirky, fun and practical guide to finding the right pet for you, as well as tips and tricks on how to deal with some of their unique characteristics.Dogs share our homes and our lives in a much closer way than any other pet. A dog becomes one of the family, included in photographs, outings and stories. In fact, people so often treat their dogs like humans, it is no wonder that they sometimes act like one!Whether they're becoming a picky eater, a couch potato or simply thinks they're the 'man of the house', My Dog Thinks He's Human!? can help. With 50 tips and tricks on all aspects of caring for your dog, from your choosing a puppy to them dragging their bottoms on the floor, this book will show you the best ways to ensure that you and your pampered pooch learn to co-exist contentedly - all while you remain top dog.

Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds.- Told in lively comic book style- Perfect for school projects

The first book in a hilarious, fast-paced and super readable new fantasy adventure series from the New York Times bestselling author of The House at the Edge of Magic."Wonderfully inventive, brilliantly funny, warm-hearted and magical." Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew DragonsWhat happens if the Chosen One doesn't want the job?When Tassie is announced as the Chosen One, destined to save the day, she knows there's been a mistake. She's nothing like the mild-mannered child described in the prophecy! Besides, being the Chosen One sounds like ZERO fun.If Tassie wants to dodge her destiny, she needs to find a new Chosen One - and fast! Along with her best friend, a griffin called Spin, she embarks on a quest through magical lands in a race against the clock. Unfortunately, she's never been on time for anything...Prepare for dizzying dragon rides, sneaky elves and bad-tempered orcs, as Amy Sparkes combines the wit and eccentricity of Terry Pratchett's young fiction with the unlikely

EXCLUSIVE NEON-YELLOW SPRAYED EDGE - LIMITED FIRST EDITION AVAILABLE!A BOLD NEW MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DAVID SOLOMONS EXPLORING WHAT'S LOST IN KEEPING QUIET AND WHAT'S FOUND IN FIGHTING BACK. 'A clever and compelling novel' THE TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK Be quiet. Be polite.Or be silenced. Alfie and Margot Hawthorne have grown up under the Ministry of Manners, where politeness isn't a choice - it's the law. And one wrong word can change your life.He knows how to stay out of trouble, but she has never been one for quiet obedience. When the Ministry takes Margot, everything changes. Inside the Manners Retreat, she fights to stay herself in a place built to erase her.Meanwhile, Alfie falls in with the Unsilenced - those who still dare to speak. But the Ministry has plans of its own. And if they succeed, rebellion won't just be punished.It'll be impossible.

The fourth laugh-out-loud full colour story starring Nina Peanut - amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town.Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old - annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool.Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen.Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour p

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this second book of a captivating duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black- now in paperback! An imprisoned prince. A vengeful queen. And a battle that will determine the future of Elfhame. Prince Oak is paying for his betrayal. Imprisoned in the icy north and bound to the will of a monstrous new queen, he must rely on charm and calculation to survive. With High King Cardan and High Queen Jude willing to use any means necessary to retrieve their stolen heir, Oak will have to decide whether to attempt regaining the trust of the girl he's always loved or to remain loyal to Elfhame and hand over the means to end her reign--even if it means ending Wren, too. With a new war looming on the horizon and treachery lurking in every corner, neither Oak's guile nor his wit will be enough to keep every

Khalani is a PrisonerTakeshi is a GuardBoth are bound to the UndergroundKhalani Kanes has never stood on the surface of the earth. In the underground city of Apollo, faith and dreams are as absent as the sun. She longed to visit Genesis, the infamous Domed City and the final place where humanity lives aboveground. But when Khalani is given a life sentence and thrown into prison for a theft she didn't commit, those wishes shatter into oblivion.In Braderhelm Prison, murderers are neighbors, ruthless and cold-blooded guards live to punish, and every second is a battle to survive. She thought the danger lay in befriending criminals and avoiding Takeshi Steele, the nefarious Captain who runs her cell block. But darker traps and secrets await her within the shadows of imprisonment. Khalani's blood will coat the walls in flaming silk before her enemies let her escape to the surface, a feat no one has successfully achieved. If the reclusive and callous Takeshi Steele won't kill Khalani, then t

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all -- the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines.Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House! “Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly "A delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy and coziness” Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author *** The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow. Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil.And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love. Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can't bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most. So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical. When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about foreve

★ 《A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder》作者 Holly Jackson 成人驚悚首作★ 「我要在死前找出殺我的人」年度最強懸疑設定★ 《紐約時報》冠軍暢銷小說★ 倒數七天的致命調查，每一頁都令人屏住呼吸27歲的Jet在家門口遭到襲擊，醒來後得知頭骨碎片將導致致命動脈瘤，生命只剩一週。面對不到10%成功率的手術，她選擇放棄治療，利用最後七天追查兇手。隨著調查深入，小鎮隱藏的祕密逐漸浮現。《Not Quite Dead Yet》以倒數計時的緊張節奏展開，是一部充滿反轉與情感張力的懸疑驚悚小說。After she is fatally wounded in an assault, a young woman uses her last few days to try to solve her own murder, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.Margaret "Jet" Mason has never been able to finish anything. In her twenty-seven years, she's dropped out of school, quit a promising career, and dumped all her boyfriends. Her town's annual Halloween festival is a pageant of the familiar faces of friends and family, each a reminder of her failure to launch, made more surreal by the ghoulish costumes everyone's wearing. But no matter—she’s about to leave this town behind and get her fresh start somewhere else. Like with everything else, she quits the party and heads home.But as she walks in

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits...Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural.But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And no one will speak of the tragedies the family has seen.Then a brutal car crash leaves Carlos trapped in his own body--silent, helpless, and utterly vulnerable. As Avery tends to him, the house begins to stir. It watches. It listens. And it speaks--in a voice only Carlos can hear--offering a twisted kind of comfort.And as the lies buried by Carlos and his family begin to surface, Avery must confront the truth: if the past won't rest, their future may never begin.Some inherit memories. Others inherit monsters.

Join Hupo on another fantasy graphic novel for independent readers as he travels through the land of Yip, where his courage will be put to the ultimate test as he battles his very own worst fears... Hupo is off on an airship adventure, but this time he's sharing the decks with Zimmy, a peculiar person who looks, sounds, and smells, just like Hupo! They make their way to the Doom Lagoons, a place where you can trap your worst fears below the waters so you never have to be scared again. But things don't go to plan, and after hundreds of years of fear is released into Yip, it's up to Hupo and the suspicious Zimmy to save everyone from the horrors of the Doom Lagoon!

What if Meg had to become a Greek god? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Become one with the gods in this tale based off of Disney's Hercules, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way! After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus--as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld. Can Meg put her past behind her and use her quick-wit to defeat monsters and gods alike, including the nefarious Hades? Will she finally figure o

★全球暢銷書《持續買進》作者最新續作！★ ★6大階層完整布局、一生受用的「財富階梯」★ 你的理財方法，適合現在的人生階段和口袋深度嗎？ 資料科學家╱投資專家二刀流尼克．馬朱利， 為想在財富階梯穩步向上的你，量身打造—— 當下最合適的賺錢、存錢、花錢、投資方法！ 「能將理財寫得如此引人入勝的作家並不多，馬朱利正是其一。在本書中，他的生花妙筆不僅描繪出在財富階梯穩步向上的路徑，也道出其中可能令人卻步的成本。我高度推薦這本佳作。」 ――威廉．伯恩斯坦（William Bernstein），《投資金律》（The Four Pillars of Investing）作者 「對金錢的看法，會隨人生階段而改變。我是在反覆試錯中才學會這件事，而你，只需要讀這本精彩的書就夠了。」 ――史考特．蓋洛威（Scott Galloway），《蓋洛威教授的人生財富課》（The Algebra of Wealth）作者 為什麼有些理財專家說「省錢才是致富關鍵」，有些卻說「別再省一杯拿鐵錢，去創業吧！」愈聽愈困惑，到底誰說的才對？ 《財富階梯》給你的答案出人意料：問題從來不在於這些建議誰對誰錯，而是你現在位在財富的哪個階段！更精確地說是別把別人的答案，套在自己的階段，那就像健身教練給相撲選手和馬拉松選手開同一份菜單，不但沒用，還有害處。 資料科學家╱投資專家二刀流尼克．馬朱利，他的日常就是與龐大的金融數據，繼分析了近百年股市數據所寫的《持續買進》，這一次，他深入挖掘聯準會的「消費者財務調查」（SCF）以及密西根大學長達五十多年的「收入動態追蹤調查」（PSID）等龐大資料庫，將財富像階梯一樣劃分為六個階層，找出真正能在每個層級致富的客觀規律，掌握其規則、風險和機會。請讀者看看自己是站在哪一階，該如何在這座階梯穩步向上―― 【攀登財富階梯：每一階都有各自的最優策略】 ＿▃▄▅▆第1階：淨資產（資產減負債）你是勉強餬口的「月光族」，這個階段的關鍵字是「生存」。一個偶發的厄運會被放大，一次生病或車禍就可能讓你陷入背上鉅額債務。 進階策略：最常見的錯誤建議就是「記帳」和「省錢」，因為第1階問題不在於花費，而在於收入！ 你要採取極端手段：不管是打零工、做兩份工作、向親友求援，還是拚命學習一項免學費的技能（高額學貸是場豪賭！），目標只有一個：提高收入並建立緊急資金。 ＿▂▃▄▅▆第2階： 1萬～10萬美元 你在

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◎現在不買房，老了會後悔？該租還是該買房，不婚不生世代如何抉擇？ ◎股票，不投資的風險比投資更大。進場前該做哪些功課？ ◎多數人關心「月薪」多少，但有錢人在乎的是年薪收入。差別在哪？ 本書作者金炅必是韓國首席金錢訓練師， 擁有延世大學商學院財務碩士學位，曾任職於三星集團教育部門。 過去9年間，他主持名為「Talk About the Salary」的薪資管理研討會， 為超過2,600名上班族，提供系統化理財建議。 是網路調查中，年輕世代最想見到的理財諮詢師Top1。 許多上班族看似經濟獨立，但賺來的錢大部分都交給父母， 很多人甚至不知道自己目前戶頭裡到底有多少， 這些錢是怎麼花掉、又花去了哪裡。 精確來說，「開始賺錢」甚至待遇高，並不意味著經濟獨立， 唯有對自己的消費和投資結果負責，才算是真正的經濟獨立。 這是不婚或婚而不生世代必學的「一人經濟」金錢管理術。 ◎從今天起，關心金融的波動與錢的流向 投顧老師帶你飛？小心你的錢先飛。 學投資，先看懂三數字：利率、匯率和股價， 逼自己每天都要讀一則經濟新聞，並記錄自身資產的變化。 更重要的是：別誤信平均值。為什麼？ 例如，當媒體說房價平均降了0.14％，數字背後代表什麼？ ◎收入不能只看月薪，有概念的人更在意年終和分紅 ‧該存多少月薪才夠，比例怎麼抓？ 剛出社會的年輕人或單身者， 每月的儲蓄率應達「全年收入」、而非「月薪」的70%。差別在哪裡？ 銀行利率這麼低，怎麼存錢才能把小錢變大錢？ ‧沒有規定用途的錢，永遠留不住 領到薪水的那一天就把薪資轉入4個帳戶： 薪資帳戶、消費帳戶、預備金帳戶及綠洲帳戶。 每個帳戶還有使用的優先順序。什麼是綠洲帳戶？ ◎一人老後的三大支柱：有房、有股、有被動收入 ‧現在不買房，老了會後悔？（沒有房東要租給老年人） 房子是最容易長期持有的資產， 你不太可能持有一支股票30年，卻可能持有一間房子30年以上。 買房需要多少錢？頭期款又該怎麼存？ 另外，買房的關鍵可能是買小不買大，市中心住宅可能越小越值錢。 ‧股票，不投資的風險比投資更大，因為錢只會越來越薄 你每個月繳給國家的勞保、國民年金，政府也同樣拿去投資股票了。 投資者有5大類型：保守、穩健、平衡、成長、積極型。 每種投資人各有適合的投資產品： 保守、穩健型，建議先買債券型ETF，別碰股票；平衡型，選中等風險ETF； 成長、積極型，可以大膽購買

每個人，每一天，都在面對自己的戰場，揹負著過往的沉重記憶及創傷，我們真能擺脫昔日軌跡，擁有不同的未來嗎？★★★一九三〇年代的法國小鎮，一名年輕美麗卻孤苦無依的少女，在此展開一段熾熱的神祕戀曲，卻也面臨了生命中最大的考驗……★★★文筆優美，感人至深。──星期日泰晤士報（The Sunday Times）絲毫不遜於《安娜．卡列尼娜》！──《蘇格蘭人報》（Scotsman） 在一個陰冷潮濕的冬夜，安妮從巴黎來到小鎮的金獅旅店工作。她帶著不為人知的悲傷過往，在這裡結交了新的朋友，試著展開全新的人生。年輕美麗的她很快與旅店的員工打成一片，意外結識了哈特曼，陷入一段無法抗拒的禁忌戀曲。哈特曼事業有成，婚姻卻有著難以述說的遺憾。某次在友人聚會結識安妮，逐漸被她的堅毅性格打動，卻也讓自己陷入進退兩難的局面。隨著兩人相處的情感漸深，安妮忍不住傾訴了自己的傷心過往。那段原生家庭的變故是第一次世界大戰造成的悲劇，性格堅毅的她卻能隻身挺過現實的風雨，尋找新生活。哈特曼為她的遭遇感到憤慨，但也自知這段戀情無法給她光明的未來，她最終仍得承受再一次打擊……堅毅的安妮，能挺過這次情感的風雨嗎？　全書以一篇結合真實與虛構的新聞報導拉開序幕，將讀者帶入了歷史的洪流，重返三〇年代的法國，也揭示了賽巴斯欽．福克斯的創作特色：以真實的政治及歷史事件做為背景，並以鮮明的人物性格及充滿戲劇張力的情節推進，這樣的虛實交錯讓故事深具感染力。故事背景設定在一戰過後不久的虛構小鎮，當時的社會仍被戰爭的陰影籠罩，政局動盪，安妮帶著戰爭及原生家庭遺留下的創傷被迫重建生活，盲目的戀情也讓她面對了再一次的考驗：她的人生是否會重蹈覆轍，再次重演被遺棄的創傷？　▲關於記憶、創傷與愛的主題架構如果我們的人生只是一個循環，在某個時刻，你彷彿能看見歷史即將重演，你真能做出不同的決定，改變自己的未來嗎？賽巴斯欽．福克斯的《金獅旅店》描述了一個女子的愛情故事，也提出了關於命運的種種疑問。福克斯在書中充分展現說故事的才能及技藝，評論界盛讚他營造時代氛圍與地域感的能力及雕塑人物的精湛技巧。他將安妮塑造成一個無家可歸、孤獨的年輕女子，試圖創造出與男性主導的政治權力世界截然相反的人物。她是政治決策和人性怨恨的受害者，但她並不甘於受害，起身反抗命運。福克斯以細膩筆觸還原當時背景，景物描寫、人物心理與情節發展，絲絲入扣，引人入勝，每個人物在他筆下皆栩

──全球暢銷突破100萬冊《執行長日記》── 作者史蒂文．巴列特，問市首作！ ★★★《星期日泰晤士報》暢銷書★★★ ★★★Amazon直逼5星好評，讀者熱烈回響★★★ 「如果你願意，這本書將改變你的一生。」 ──湯姆?比劉，Impact Theory共同創辦人暨執行長 ★ 歐洲下載次數TOP1！ 商業類Podcast排名前列「The Diary Of A CEO」主持人 ★ 入選《富比士》30歲以下傑出青年榜 ★ 累計市值超過10億美元，四家業界頂尖企業的首席執行長及創辦人 ★ Y世代執行長──史蒂文．巴列特 徹底顛覆成功的定義 有朝一日，當你達成所有目標之後， 究竟還有什麼，值得你繼續追尋與珍惜？ 來自破產家庭的18歲史蒂文在日記上寫下，希望25歲時能成為坐擁名車、擁有伴侶的百萬富翁。他確實做到了，25歲的他，已是一家上市公司的創辦人暨執行長，公司市?近2億美元，他甚至成為了千萬富翁。然而諷刺的是，夢想成真的那刻，他卻發現自己幾乎全都搞錯了，永不止息的快樂，並未隨之而來…… 這個世界誤導我們：只要你賺到大把金錢、擁有光鮮亮麗的外表，就會成為世上最快樂的人。然而，事實是一旦盲目遵循既定框架，注定將被帶往空虛的危險道路。 《執行長日記》談的是卓越成就和提升自我的長遠核心法則，而《快樂性感的百萬富翁》則更注重人生的滿足遠大於事業，兩本書分別以理性與感性兩個象限，交織詮釋關於追求成功的觀點及盲點── 「在成為讓人欽羨的範本之外，對你而言，什麼才是最重要的事？」 作者在本書中，無私分享過去十年徹底改變他思維的一切體悟，揭露那些我們深信不疑的幸福謊言，並以一套實證科學支持、非常規卻實用的觀念，替代那些虛假信念，幫助你真正過上充實、有愛、具成就感的人生。 【本書特色】 ★「對你而言，成功是什麼？」──思考成功的本質 本書為史蒂文．巴列特首部作品，作為《執行長日記》前作，它探討更為核心的議題──與其問：「成功是什麼？」不如問：「對你而言，成功是什麼？」作者結合自身經驗、科學文獻、哲學智慧，發現人生的快樂及滿足，在於找到真正渴望並願意投入的目標。不僅重新定義成功，也帶領我們尋找自身熱情所在。 ★具體可行的思維工具──打造屬於你的成功 作者提出邏輯清晰的思維架構，可供你在面對人生重大決策時，找出屬於自己的答案。如何創造熱情？如何累積職涯資本？如何與混亂及不確定性為伍？如何在失序中

35年就這本！線上導演隨身電影書奧斯卡得獎編劇、好萊塢編劇群指定寫作解藥動筆8分鐘、每天3小時，9分鐘為故事找路決定方向助你逐頁完成你的編劇夢，只差這21天！◆熱銷35年、多國語言翻譯，新進奧斯卡得獎編劇、好萊塢編劇圈的入行用書！◆教你製作「9分鐘電影路標」，一開始就替每頁劇本確定方向。◆提供「8分鐘寫作法」，提高編劇效率，解決故事卡住的問題。◆協助你發現內心故事、你的內心電影，挖掘你的編劇潛力◆如同貼身指導般，帶你一步步，從初稿、修稿到完稿「逐頁」達成。◆以過來人角度，協助編劇們找到有效率的工作方式、伴侶支持、經濟生計等解決良方。《欲望城市》（Sex and the City）編劇艾美‧哈里斯指定寫作解藥《終極殺陣Taxi2、3、4》導演傑哈卡胡奇，強力引薦法文版發行奧斯卡導演、熱門影集編劇入行的第一本從動筆到完成劇本的最短距離，只要21天！怎麼做到？作者告訴你！●第1天～第7天，你要迅速寫完一個自由初稿，你的工作時間不會超過3小時。●第8天，你可以休息。●第9天，讀一遍寫完的自由初稿●第10天～第17天，改寫。每天改寫一定的頁數，我們會告訴你多少頁？寫甚麼？●第18天～第21天，調整和潤飾你的劇本。●第21天，大功告成！現在，你需要的只是……◎想寫一個劇本的渴望◎一個想法或故事，即使不太確定也沒關係。◎帶上這本書！只要你有一個故事想告訴大家，不用擔心理論和復雜的結構，本書能幫助你在21天之內寫出屬於你個人風格的獨特劇本！立即行動吧！否則你永遠不會完成它！《21天搞定你的劇本》，是一本用最簡要、最實用的文字寫成的編劇技巧書，更是一本從準備編劇到完成劇本的行動指南。打從一開始，本書就告訴你，劇本寫作關乎內心世界和外部環境，並將將編劇有可能遇到的障礙一一羅列、剖析、化解。本書提出在21天搞定劇本的概念，在於和自己的內心交流，發現自己的潛力，從而達到自我認識的深化。書中列舉了許多頗為實用的技巧，比如如何分配和安排寫作時間，作者以貼身指導的方式，替你將每一天拆解成小單位、專注3小時，就能逐步完成故事，甚至告訴你如何透過8分鐘寫作法，迅速完成一個段落。寫作過程沒有想像中的艱苦，因為第8天，作者說你可以休息一天。書中也告訴你，如何提煉電影的主題，甚至如何改善寫作環境等等。作者尤其針對編劇在寫作中可能出現的心理問題做出了深刻的剖析，甚至直率的說出：「創作瓶頸只是你的幌子」這樣的

A cute and colourful slider book from bestselling preschool author Camilla Reid – tilt the book to spot the spots!What spots can you and Dot spot?Tilt the book to spot lots of colourful spots with Dot! Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this interactive hide-and-seek book is filled with brightly coloured spots that appear and disappear as the book is tilted left and right. Spot spots with Dot as you go through the book – with a special mirror surprise at the end!From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, and with delightful read-aloud tongue-twister text plus distinctive and stylish illustrations by Carly Gledhill, Dot Spots Lots of Spots is perfect for toddlers.Look out for Is Dot in the House?, Is Dot in the Tree? and Is Dot in the Hay?

It’s Swing Time! Join Ladybird as she tries out different kinds of swings to find her favourite in this playful picture book. Join Ladybird on a joyful journey through every kind of swing imaginable in this playful picture book, brought to life with a unique, interactive reading format! What kind of swing is it, Ladybird? Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? One that comes with a big hug or a sweet‑smelling flower? Follow Ladybird as she tries out all sorts of swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There’s a friendship swing, a rainbow swing, a swing that dips deep underwater and another that soars high into the sky. There’s even a sleepy swing that invites dreamy yawns . . . and one that proves to be just a little bit risky. Designed in a dynamic vertical format that mirrors the motion of swinging, this book encourages young readers to turn, tilt and explore the page in surprising ways. And at the end, a special gatefold swings open to reveal the most exciting discovery

當「扮演謀殺」變成真正命案，愛情與推理同時上線！★ 《The Agathas》×《The Thursday Murder Club》青春版暖心推理★ 粉紅佛州公寓 × 戲劇退休社團 × 角色扮演殺人遊戲★ 歡喜冤家變身偵探搭檔，甜度與笑點雙爆表別人暑假來佛州是為了沙灘與樂園，高中生薇吉妮亞卻是為了「謀殺」。在外婆萊妮那棟洛可可粉紅公寓裡，一群戲劇退休族熱衷角色扮演推理遊戲——《溫柔殺我》。電擊、毒乳液、離奇意外，全都只是劇情的一部分……直到某天，公寓真正的屋主離奇身亡，一紙戲劇化遺囑掀起家族與建商的貪婪風暴。更糟的是，她在機場遇見的可愛男孩費利克斯，竟是住戶的孫子。原本只想在遊戲中打敗對方，兩人卻在一次扮演中發現真正的屍體，被迫從鬥嘴對手變成合作偵探。在充滿粉色牆面與戲劇靈魂的公寓裡，他們必須在愛情升溫前，先找出真正的兇手——拯救這個古怪卻溫暖的家。The Agathas meets Thursday Murder Club in Amanda Sellet's latest YA novel, a cozy mystery with a splash of romance.Some people visit Florida for theme parks and beaches. High school junior Virginia Tillis is there for murder. Accidents, electrocution, tainted hand lotion: every victim meets a different end at her grandmother Lainey's rococo pink condo. Such is life (and death) when you roll with a crew of theater retirees who roleplay murder mysteries from the comfort of their own home in a game they fondly call Killing Me Softly. But this summer, fictional murder has given way to the very real death of the build

“You will bow before this queen.” —Sara Raasch,New York Timesbestselling author ofNight of the Witch“Revenge and justice have never been so satisfying!” — Marissa Meyer, #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Lunar ChroniclesIn this riveting historical thriller inspired by true-life events,BelladonnameetsBridgertonas revenge, romance, and twisted secrets take center stage in Victorian England’s royal court when Sally, a kidnapped African princess and goddaughter to Queen Victoria, plots her way to take down the monarchy that stole her from her homeland.A young lady can take only so many injuries before humiliation and insult forge a vow of revenge. . . .The year is 1862 and murderous desires are simmering in England. Nineteen-year-old Sarah Bonetta Forbes (Sally), once a princess of the Egbado Clan, desires one thing above all else: revenge against the British Crown and its system of colonial "humanitarianism," which stole her dignity and transformed her into royal property. From mi

★ 如果愛麗絲「太晚回到仙境」，世界會崩壞嗎？★ 《Twisted Tales》系列再出擊，顛覆《愛麗絲夢遊仙境》經典結局★ 豪華刷邊版收藏登場，黑暗童話迷必收！本書以「愛麗絲太晚回到仙境」為核心設定，描繪她在現實與幻想交錯中，重新踏入危機四伏的仙境，對抗紅心皇后的統治。結合奇幻冒險與自我成長，情節緊湊、氛圍黑暗，是經典童話的全新詮釋。What if Wonderland was in peril and Alice was very, very late?Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous sprayed edges! Climb down the rabbit hole in this tale based off Disney's Alice In Wonderland, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney classics in a creative way. Alice is different than other eighteen-year-old ladies in Kexford, which is perfectly fine with her. She'd rather spend golden afternoons with her trusty camera or in her aunt Vivian's lively salon, ignoring her sister's wishes that she stop all that "nonsense" and become a "respectable" member of society. Alice is happy to meander to Miss. Yao's teashop or to visit the children playing in the Square. She's also interested in learning more about the young lawyer she met there, but just because she's curious, of co

Learn how mammals survived the test of time in this volume of Science Comics, the smash-hit STEM graphic novel series that has sold over a million copies!Mammals are survivors--when dinosaurs went extinct, they survived. From lush jungles to deep oceans to sweltering deserts, mammals now dominate nearly every environment on Earth. But how did they do it? Take a trip back in time and discover how extreme changes in climate have pushed mammals to evolve new traits, including hooves, claws, tusks, big brains, and even blow holes. Join us as we explore our mammalian history, and maybe the past will hold the key to surviving in the future.