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From the author-illustrator of Mildred the Gallery Cat comes another charming caper about a young girl learning that it's okay to ask for help.Little One is finally grown up enough to go out with her friends on one of their big adventures! But when things start to go extraordinarily wrong, Little One is determined to fend for herself.Thousands of miles away from home, can she conquer her fear and learn to ask for help?

★ 爆笑動物偵探系列第2集，幽靈傳說登場！★ 海邊岩島 × 海盜幽靈 × 夜晚冒險的懸疑案件★ 黑色電影風插畫＋復古漫畫節奏，推理感十足又幽默★ 《Ballet Bunnies》暢銷作者打造的趣味偵探系列當海鷗岩傳出可怕的幽靈嚎叫聲，小兔偵探雷吉原本不相信這些傳說。但在好友凱家過夜時，他和鸚鵡搭檔 Pipsquark 親耳聽見了詭異聲音。難道真的是海盜黑喙船長的鬼魂？為了解開謎團，兩位小偵探展開調查，發現事情遠比幽靈故事更複雜，一場充滿懸疑與幽默的冒險就此展開。Reggie and Pipsquark hear about a terrifying ghost which is haunting Seagull Rock. The young detectives will have to use their ears, snouts, and tread with careful paws if they are to get to the bottom of this case.He might be small, but Reggie Rabbit, detective, will keep the city safe.Reggie Rabbit isn't sure about his best friend Pipsquark's other best friend, Kai. She seems too good to be true, and he doesn't believe her stories about the terrifying ghost haunting Seagull Rock, where her family lives.But when Reggie and Pipsquark are invited to Kai's for a sleepover, they hear the ghost howling with their own ears! Could it really be the phantom of seagull pirate Blackbeak? Or is something else afoot? In this fast-paced detective adventure, nothing is q

The Sunny Town bunnies are back for a third picture book adventure and it's a perfect Christmas gift! It’s Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Santa’s elves have fallen suspiciously unwell (just WHO gave them all those candy canes?), so it looks like Santa needs some help. Luckily, our gang of vehicle-loving bunnies are here to the rescue. Cue mischief at every turn – hopping in and out of chimneys, getting stuck in snow, stuffed in stockings and having the time of their lives on Santa’s sleigh.It’s a wild sleigh-ride of a Christmas adventure and it’s SO MUCH FUN. Collect ALL the Sunny Town Bunnies books! Bunnies on the Bus Bunnies in a Boat

The second book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through Roman Britain, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Roman historian Dr Emma Southon and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, this whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about Roman Britain and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through hundreds of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because, with history, you’ll never believe what happens next!

本書由愛爾蘭作家 Niall Williams 所著，是一則關於命運、信念與愛情的故事。小說開場以一句「當我十二歲時，上帝第一次對我父親說話」展開，帶出一段帶有奇蹟氣息的旅程。男女主角 Nicholas 與 Isabel，兩人各自背負童年的傷痕，卻因偶然的相遇，在愛爾蘭西部的小島上逐漸走向彼此。Williams 以細膩的筆觸描繪大自然的景致與人心的脆弱，使故事充滿詩意與靈光。本書既是愛情故事，也是對人性與命運的沉思。A life-affirming paean to human folly, to fate, and to the miracle of love.THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING HELEN BONHAM CARTER AND PIERCE BROSNAN_________'A breathtaking affirmation of miracles and the power of human love' - The Times'A delicate and graceful love story . . . Extraordinarily rooted in the Irish language and landscape' - The New York Times‘When I was twelve years old God spoke to my father for the first time. God didn’t say much. He told my father to be a painter and left it at that . . .’ So begins Niall Williams’ magical tale about love and destiny.Strangers Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other – they just don’t know it yet. As they each struggle to recover from the bruises of their childhood, a chance encounter on a remote isla

Celebrating REAL life! 與新世代的爸爸媽媽，一起討論家裡的「家事」與「心事」。 台灣第一本聚焦家庭的生活風格刊物，《Homework》新一期發行。 這一次，我們以「慶祝」為主題，希望呈現家庭如何以不同的方式慶祝節日，創造回憶。 採訪了四個主題家庭，分享了他們慶祝生活中大大小小、點點滴滴的獨特經歷。 我們也用了四首Beatles的歌〈We Can Work It Out〉、〈Mother Nature’s Son〉、〈Here, There And Everywhere〉、〈All You Need Is Love〉作為標題，希望在閱讀時你們能搭配著音樂去聆聽感受。 每個家庭，每段故事，都有珍貴的精彩畫面，除了希望這些片段能搭配文字、影像、音樂之外。還精選了許多與慶祝相關的選物、派對食譜、餐廳介紹、實用的APP推薦⋯⋯並請來專業醫師、心理諮商師、人類圖專家路嘉怡及作家葉揚，跟大家分享每個不同的家庭，不一樣性格的人，怎麼面對「慶祝」這件事。 每個人都有屬於自己的故事。你會怎麼定義「慶祝」呢？ 「家事」永遠沒有任何正解與標準答案，但我們希望這期的內容有某些地方讓你有共鳴，甚至激發你與摯愛的人一起創造自己的珍貴回憶，讓我們，一起慶祝～ ▐ 主題家庭故事 山林老爸張震嶽 － 用音樂慶祝日常，把孩子帶在身邊，不管好壞都一起面對 雙胞胎家庭Licia & Brian － 做彼此最堅強的隊友，一起慶祝生活中得來不易的兩人時光 科技媽媽 Penny － 善用3C科技，幫助我們跨越物理距離，連結親情 分享實務分享愛Mei & Kenneth － 透過食物創造慶祝的另一種價值，將愛傳給更多有需要的人 ▐ 給爸媽的過節好物與推薦 Cooking Club － 不費力的家庭派對，大人輕鬆孩子滿意 Restaurant － 親子友善餐廳推薦，和孩子享用美味優雅的一餐 Shopping － 友善環境的送禮提案，父母也可以好好犒賞自己一番 Tech － 每個父母都需要一個好用的to do list，應付瘋狂的節慶╱育兒schedule ▐ 喜歡？討厭？慶祝時，每個人的心情都需要被照顧 Human Design － 人類圖說慶祝，原來我適合這種慶祝方式？ Being Parents － 長大了才懂的 Holiday Blue，其實我們都不孤單 Let’s Tal

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!This book features:• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. VijayalakshmiCome explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-br

Dive into the magical world of dreams and decipher the symbols that you see with this illustrated miniature deck and A-to-Z guidebook.*Specifications: An illustrated mini deck containing 100, 2 1/2 x 3-inch cards depicting different common symbols seen in your dreams.*Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a full-color, 48-page miniature book with instructions on how to use the deck as well as meanings for all 100 symbols.*Keepsake Box: Packaged in a keepsake box with a magnetic closure, perfect for travel and safekeeping.*Perfect gift: A thoughtful gift or self-purchase.

*Shortlisted for the School Library Association Information Book Award 2025*"Whether you can't wait for science lessons or are approaching them with trepidation, this lively introduction to physics will intrigue, entertain and inform you." -LoveReading4KidsGet ready for a wild ride through the world of PHYSICS! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Professor Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of physics in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The Doc has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Discover how to make a rainbow• Or how to bend a spoon• Or how to look back in time• Or how to split an atom!Explore these ideas - and so many more - in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Albert Einstein. This graphic novel approach to scien

A new, twisting thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Coworker and The Housemaid!She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim.Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot.Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.Then the brutal murder of a young woman--the latest in a string of deaths across the coast--confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe. After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't

本書由 DeepMind 共同創辦人、現任微軟 AI 執行長穆斯塔法・蘇萊曼所撰寫，揭示快速發展的人工智慧與尖端科技，正以前所未有的速度改變人類社會。從量子電腦、DNA 印表機到自主武器、能源革命，這些變革既帶來繁榮，也威脅著全球秩序與人類自由。我們正處於歷史的臨界點，而我們尚未準備好。蘇萊曼提出關鍵問題：「人類該如何駕馭這波浪潮？如何在創新與監控之間找到平衡？」這是一本結合第一線經驗、深刻洞察與道德反思，為這個世代帶來提醒與思考方向。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An urgent warning of the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while we have the chance—from a co-founder of the pioneering artificial intelligence company DeepMind and current CEO of Microsoft AI“A fascinating, well-written, and important book.”—Yuval Noah Harari“Essential reading.”—Daniel Kahneman“My favorite book on AI.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotesA Best Book of the Year: CNN, Economist, Bloomberg, Politico Playbook, Financial Times, The Guardian, CEO Magazine, Semafor • Winner of the Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award • Finalist for the Porchlight Business Book Award and the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year AwardWe are approaching a critical thresh

Prepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about vengeance, legacy, and love.An orphan.A prince.An outcast.And a killer that will bring an empire to its knees.Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is the strength of her windsmithing magic that propels her. Until one hot-headed mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite.QUIL is the crown prince of the Empire, nephew of the famed and venerated Helene Aquilla, but he’s loathe to pick up the mantle when his aunt steps down. He, better than anyone else, understands that power corrupts. And that sort of corruption is built into his blood, as he is the son of the most hated emperor in the history of his people. How can he lead when cruelty is part of his inheritance?Banished from her tribe for an unforgivea

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbors and doing his chores...but Pizza, on the other hand...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for readers who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to collect all eight books in the series! Here are a few titles to look out for:Who's the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for School (A Parents Magazine Best Book!)Dare

Don't miss this original canon prequel story set in the world of the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).In the quiet town of Noct in the Human Kingdom of Katolis, a storm has been brewing. By the time young princes Callum and Ezran arrive, the community is in a state of panic. A mysterious force has been sweeping through town, putting any adult who encounters it into a deep sleep. Children recount what they saw -- some describe a beast, others a dragon, some even mention an elf – but is there truly something sinister at work, or have their imaginations gotten the best of them?While King Harrow, Aunt Amaya, and the rest of the adults attempt to solve the mystery, Callum and Ezran meet compelling forces of their own. While each prince has something to prove, they will need to work together if they want to get to the bottom of thi

#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling Better Than the Movies, Wes and Liz struggle to balance their feelings for each other with the growing pains of being a college student in a “worthy second-chance romance” (Kirkus Reviews).For a few beautiful months, Wes had his dream girl: strong-willed girl-next-door Liz. But right as the two were about to set off to UCLA to start their freshman year together, tragedy struck. Wes was left dealing with the fallout, which ultimately meant losing Liz in the process.Flash forward months and months later and Wes and Liz find themselves in college, together. In a healthier place now, Wes knows he broke Liz’s heart when he ended things, but he is determined to make her fall back in love with him.Wes knows Liz better than anyone, and he has a foolproof plan to win her back with the rom-com worthy big gestures she loves. Only…Liz will have none of it. Wes has to scheme like a rom-com hero to figure

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Four brothers. Two missions. One explosive read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of her #1 bestselling, TikTok sensation Inheritance Games trilogy, and the stakes have never been higher. Grayson Hawthorne was raised as the heir apparent to his billionaire grandfather, taught from the cradle to put family first. Now the great Tobias Hawthorne is dead and his family disinherited, but some lessons linger. When Grayson's half-sisters find themselves in trouble, he swoops in to do what he does best: take care of the problem--efficiently, effectively, mercilessly. And without getting bogged down in emotional entanglements. Jameson Hawthorne is a risk-taker, a sensation-seeker, a player of games. When his mysterious father appears and asks for a favor, Jameson can't resist the challenge. Now he must infiltrate London's most exclusive underground gambling club, which caters to the rich, the powerful, and the aristocratic, and w

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by newcomer DK Yingst!When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so different! Grandma B makes Karen listen to old music, and she teaches Karen funny dances, like the foxtrot.Are five grandmothers too many for Karen?

The first book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling series takes flight with a gorgeous collector's edition: with beautiful new cover art and exclusive extra materials inside, every Wings of Fire fan will want to add The Dragonet Prophecy: Limited Edition to their shelves!Clay has lived his whole life under the mountain. The MudWing dragonet knows that war is raging between the dragon tribes in the world outside -- a war that he and four other dragonets are destined to end, according to the mysterious Prophecy they've been taught. The five "chosen" dragonets were stolen from their homes while they were still in their eggs and hidden away ever since -- all to fulfill the Prophecy.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when danger threatens one of their own, Clay and his friends must choose freedom over fate . . . leave the mountain . . . and set the dragon world on a course that no one could have predicted.

森林邊緣開了一家小小的咖啡館，這是雷妮夢寐以求的生活。可是，來客們點的卻是各種古怪又令人倒胃口的食物！新來的服務生格倫富特能幫忙解決難題嗎？本書以幽默押韻的文字、奇幻的場景與細膩插圖，帶領讀者踏入一段既可愛又怪誕的奇妙故事。The phenomenal and outrageously original new illustrated children’s picture book full of mythical creatures, monstrous meals and an unusual friendshipWINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2025'An unusual, intricate, delightfully grotesque rhyming picture book' The Guardian‘[a] gorgeously illustrated, gothic gourmet giggle’ Daily MailWelcome to the Café at the Edge of the Woods, the utterly charming and mesmerising new picture book from BAFTA award-winning writer Mikey Please.Rene's dreams have finally come true! She's opened a café beside an enchanted wood, and with the help of a newfound waiter, Glumfoot, she is ready to serve the finest cuisine! But the locals seem to favour a most peculiar palette, requesting all sorts of disgusting things.Can Glumfoot's quick-thinking save the day?Join Rene and Glumfoot in this incredible other-worldly story full of magical humo

TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPERWith special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say.

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this festive season as she saves the day with another cunning plan, in the fifth story in the brilliantly funny, Number One bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series.Packed full of fun, with thick board pages and rounded corners, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is the perfect gift for little hands this festive season. From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.The fifth title in the Number One bestselling series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, which has been e

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

這本書是學術英語寫作界的「不藏私寶典」！當你凝視著論文（或作業）的時候，論文也凝視著你──英語學術論文寫作，是許多人在學習途中的考驗，這本書正是為了這些勇敢的冒險者量身打造！作者們由自身笑淚交織的經驗出發，像一位隱形的學長姊，與你一起在「論文寫作」的世界中冒險。從揭開學術寫作迷思的面紗，搭配案例、練習題，和你逐步走過選題、文獻回顧、研究方法到結果討論，還包含「 AI 輔助寫作」、「 生涯規劃」等等議題——沒錯，你並不是唯一在凌晨三點還在跟論文對抗的人！「這本書中很特別的一點是貫穿全書的《唬爾摩斯與譁生》偵探故事。由系列的故事引導讀者進入每一章中作者們要傳達的核心概念，並在生硬的文字段落中插入表格和插圖，以不同的形式來幫助讀者理解書中的內容，使他們能夠快速掌握書中複雜的概念。」——師大校長吳正己「書中除了運用了偵探故事的元素，激發讀者的好奇心之外，還大玩眾多風趣的時事梗、諧音梗、流行文化梗和迷因梗圖等。特別是擅長將枯燥的概念用貼近年輕人生活的事例來比擬取譬，讓同學在學習嚴肅的學術寫作時也能保持愉快心情。這也反映出作者團隊高超的教學創意，能把複雜的寫作技巧和研究方法轉化為生動易懂的內容，還能令人會心一笑。」——師大翻譯所前所長廖柏森教授「如果是勇者欣梅爾的話，他一定也會這麼做的。」我們衷心希望，這本書能幫讓你在學術寫作的冒險旅程上少走點彎路，甚至還能找到一點樂趣也說不定哦！（嘿嘿，別說不可能！）In this book, the authors share all their secrets on how to write well in the academic context!Picture this: You open up an academic writing task or assignment and stare at it. You might feel the task staring back at you. And then what? Does this sound familiar (perhaps too familiar)? If it does, you are not alone. Academic writing in English is immensely challenging for many beginning writer

The journey begins with this all-new adaptation of the Golden Globe-nominated worldwide hit directed by Makoto Shinkai, creator ofYour NameandWeathering With You!High school juniorSuzumehas no idea why the beautiful stranger she meets is looking for ruins, for a certain door. Soon after pointing the stranger,Souta, in the direction of an abandoned resort, she thinks better of it and goes to try and stop him. But before she can find Souta, Suzume unknowingly opens a decrepit door to a world beyond time and place—and stumbles into an adventure of seismic proportions.

✰由艾瑪‧史東主演、尤格‧藍西莫執導，翻拍為同名電影《可憐的東西》，橫掃2024年奧斯卡金像獎四大獎項✰榮獲惠特貝瑞年度小說獎和《衛報》小說獎《可憐的東西》是一部以維多利亞時代為背景的小說，故事圍繞著一位外科醫生的奇異實驗，講述了醫生如何利用嬰孩的大腦創造出一個名叫貝拉‧貝斯特的女性，以及她對自我及自由所展開的追尋。本書是經典的後現代諷刺小說，不但是詼諧的政治寓言，更展現男性慾望與女性獨立之間發人深省的對決，透過不同角色的視角探討了深刻的社會現實，富有文學創意，巧妙的故事結構和生動的人物刻畫讓人為之著迷。作者阿拉斯代爾‧格雷是蘇格蘭最有成就的作家之一。 ★媒體好評「就任何標準而言，這是一本令人愛不釋手的書：文學腹語表演的大師級技藝，投射了作家霍格（Hogg）與喬治．麥唐納．佛雷瑟（《佛萊士曼》）的文學聲音，同時保留作者自己頑強的無政府社會主義正義感。」──《新政治家與社會》雜誌（New Statesman and Society）「格雷先生對比當代英國政治與道德荒涼，以及展現如今已喪失的維多利亞最佳價值的市民活力。他凸顯蘇格蘭所遭受的傷害。《可憐的東西》是一本政治書籍。同時充滿機智與詼諧……詳細敍述維多利亞時代格拉斯哥的城鎮噴水池、居家裝潢與醫學院，成為本書的特色。書中角色以及奇特魔幻情境賦予了本書生命。」──《紐約時報》書籍評論「文字與圖畫仿作及拼貼的大師，格雷已找到方法完美喚起瘋狂、略為失衡的現實感。」──《新聞周刊》（Newsweek）★誠摯推薦一頁華爾滋 Kristin｜影評凌明玉｜作家馬欣｜作家陳文茜｜文茜的世界周報主持人膝關節｜台灣影評人協會副理事長龍貓大王通信｜影評

Solve word searches, crack codes, and complete cryptic crosswords to show the CIA that you have what it takes to join Ben and the rest of the crew on their next covert mission with this Spy School companion puzzle book. If you are reading this letter, it means that you are an extremely special person. You have been carefully vetted by a top team of psychologists, intelligence agents, and CIA recruiters who have covertly analyzed every aspect of your personality and determined that you are one of the few students on the planet who has the potential skills, brains, and gumption to become a student at the Academy of Espionage. The following pages contain some of the most devious, challenging, complex puzzles ever created, devised to help us determine who are the cream of the crop and then recruit them to the academy. Good luck! You'll need it.

A fabulously festive animal book with soft felt flaps and a surprise mirror ending - perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at Christmas. From the range of joyful preschool books created by bestselling author Camilla Reid and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye, Who's Jolly? is a first lift-the-flap book that is perfect for sharing with a very jolly little person. Little children will love lifting the irresistibly soft felt flaps to discover who is the jolliest little person ever - will it be tiny mouse seeing the first flakes of snow, or little polar bear on his sleigh? They'll find the answer when they look in the mirror hiding under the final flap! Look out for more soft flaps books: Who's Sleepy?, Who's Happy?, Who's Cute? and Who's Amazing?

In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong?Rick Riordan’s newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse cast of mythological creatures, and many other delightful tricks and treats.Percy Jackson, now a high school senior, needs three recommendation letters from the Greek gods in order to get into New Rome University. He earned his first one by retrieving Ganymede’s chalice. Now the goddess Hecate has offered Percy another “opportunity”—all he has to do is pet sit her polecat, Gale, and hellhound, Hecuba, over Halloween week while she is away. Piece of cake, right?Percy, Annabeth, and Grover settle into Hecate’s seemingly endless mansion and start getting acquainted with the fussy, terrifying animals. The trio has been warned not to touch anything, but while Percy and Annabeth are out at school, Grover can’t resist d

Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in the eighth volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series! The InvestiGators are back...to school?! Mango and Brash have always been a class act but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as average middle-school students? Why has the super-spy organization S.U.I.T. been assigned protection detail for a small-town team mascot? Is it a coincidence that the school happens to be the same one that Agent Mango (just barely) graduated from? Is Mango's family in danger? Will Brash pass home economics? Is Friday still pizza day? Find out in School Busted, the A+ return of the New York Times bestselling series by John Patrick Green! Read up, because there just might be a pop quiz later!

The fourth exciting entry in Rick Riordan's best-selling Heroes of Olympus series is now a graphic novel! At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through the Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? They have no choice. If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus.

醫生　畫家　立委　作家 李敖　鳳飛飛　林青霞……摯友 尼克森　福特　老布希……歷任美國總統老友及醫療顧問 幽默頑童　高資敏 因緣際會，身兼醫師、立委及畫家的高資敏碰上了熊貓，從此傾心創作熊貓水墨畫，也研究熊貓的相關歷史和演變，從中慢慢領悟獨特的美學哲思：靜觀熊貓，的確有美學上簡純之美；書法般黑白相間的婉約，潑墨似圓融渾然的敦厚；牠飄渺在雲嶺，身如雲水，如悠悠任去來的寒山子；牠在寥寥天地間，永恆如山巒，潔亮如明月，具有佛陀的神韻。 高資敏告訴我們，要學熊貓的精神，來到世界就是要來玩的，吃得好、睡得好，要用這樣的心情去面對事物，就算是工作也要玩出樂趣，讓自己快樂的過每一天，說故事比說道理有用，用心去感受、去生活，就會像熊貓一樣令人喜愛，自己也很快樂。    獨創熊貓品牌　畫出和平與藝術 熊貓，和平與藝術的整合體 Panda p-and-a p代表peace（和平），a代表art（藝術）。 鍾愛藝術的高資敏運用巧思，將中國人的特質（和平），以及他所追求的藝術，與國際上共同喜好的熊貓，巧妙地連結在一起，並善用他長期對於熊貓繪畫的感受力，獨創熊貓品牌，讓熊貓成為「和平與藝術的整合體」。 一九九二年古巴飛彈爭執，美蘇劍拔弩張，大戰一觸即發。藝術家畢卡索創造了「和平鴿與橄欖枝」的繪畫，此後和平鴿遂風行於世，也象徵了世人對和平的渴望。 二○二二年，俄烏戰火繼續綿延，而以巴又啟戰端。此時藝術家高資敏創造了將溫柔可愛的「熊貓」（Panda），化身為「和平與藝術」的繪畫。 熊貓的英文名Panda，拆解成p-and-a。p代表peace（和平），a代表art（藝術）。中文即為「和平與藝術」。他將p和a構圖成兩隻栩栩如生的大小熊貓，相互依偎的模樣更是惹人憐愛，也表達了世人對和平與藝術的期盼與追求。於焉，溫馨可愛的熊貓，也與和平鴿，同負起傳播世界和睦的藝術使命。    凡為熊貓，聖為貔貅 《山海經》記貔貅「似熊，黑白獸，食銅鐵，產於邛崍山嚴審梁（今四川滎經縣）內。」《詩經‧爾雅》：「曰似熊，黑白駁，能舐食銅鐵及竹骨……出蜀郡。」二籍所形容「似熊、黑白」、「食竹骨」、「產於今四川地區」，應已可論定所描述的貔貅就是當今動物界的大明星熊貓。 貔貅，也就是辟邪，自古以來就與中華文化結合在一起。相傳貔貅是龍的第九子，是神獸、瑞獸，能驅邪、擋煞、鎮宅。 神化後的貔貅，獨角渾圓可愛，已不再食竹

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!

Júlia Sardà spins an enthralling and evocative tale rich with layers of meaning to be unearthed.One night, Franca has a dream about a marvellous queen. And now she feels intrigued… Eager to know more about this mystical figure, Franca shares her dream with her two younger sisters. Together, they set out on an enchanting adventure to discover the kingdom of the queen in the cave.This is a riveting and atmospheric picture book that will surprise and enthral young readers and dreamers.

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The Sunday Times bestseller, launching a new trilogy in the Shades of Magic universe, an enchanting and thrilling epic fantasy from the international sensation, V. E. Schwab, perfect for fans of Samantha Shannon, Kerri Maniscalco, Leigh Bardugo and R.F. Kuang. Seven years have passed since the doors between the worlds were sealed.Seven years since Kell, Lila and Holland stood against Osaron, a desperate battle that saved the worlds of Red, Grey and White London. Seven years since Kell's magic was shattered, and Holland lost his life. Now Rhy Maresh rules Red London with his new family - his queen, Nadiya, their daughter Ren, and his consort, Alucard.But his city boils with conspiracy and rebellion, fuelled by rumours he is causing magic to fade from the word. Now Kosika, a child Antari, sits on the throne of White London. The new queen leads her people in new rituals of sacrifice and blood in devotion to the altar of Holland Vosijk, summoning vast power she may not be able to control.N

The gift that keeps on giving (if you get it wet) with this officially licensed, miniatureGremlinscollectible!Deluxe Collectible:A finely detailed, 3 inch plastic replica of GizmoLight-up and Sound Effects:Equipped with multiple LED Christmas lights and audio of Gizmo singingCard Included:A instruction card features the rules for the care and keeping of your new petPerfect Gift:Popping out of his decorated box, Gizmo is ready for gifting during the holidaysOfficially Licensed:An authenticGremlinscollectibleRequires two AAA batteries (not included).

Meet four mucky birds in need of a bath! They’ve got soap, shampoo and a BIG bottle of bubble bath, but can they be trusted not to use it all? And will they keep the water inside the bath? And how many birds can you fit in the tub? Because when bath time is this much fun, EVERYONE wants to get in!Explore the joys of bath time with Bird Bath, a funny, positive and utterly relatable look at a key moment in any child’s daily routine. Perfect for all preschoolers, grubby or otherwise, and their parents too.A second title in the young picture book series from Steve Antony, award-winning creator of Please Mr Panda.For more toddler milestone moments enjoy reading:Cat NapHippo PottyChick Pea

Explore colors with cute Pokemon--and use the water pen to reveal images on every page!What color is Pikachu? What color fruit does Dedenne like to eat? Explore colors with the cute Pokemon of monpoke island!Fill the pen with water and reveal hidden colors, objects, and Pokemon on every page. When the pages dry, refill the pen and do it all over again--the perfect mess-free activity for fun at home or on the go!Illustrated in a soft, sweet style, this adorable Water Wonder board book is sure to appeal to moms and dads eager to introduce their children to the world of Pokemon.

A chunky Halloween board book for babies, with soft flaps to lift on every spread.Help Little Ghost look for her friends this Halloween. Lift the felt flaps to see where they are hiding and who will say BOO!With soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift and help develop their fine motor skills, this gorgeous book by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, is the perfect Halloween gift for little ones.Discover more adventures from Axel Scheffler: Who's Hiding on Safari?, Hide and Seek: On the Farm and In the Jungle.

A hilarious, heartfelt story following lovable Lulu Whifferton-Rear's first top-secret mission. Susannah Lloyd's witty, perfectly-pitched writing and Nici Gregory's standout illustrations combine to make an unforgettable reading experience.Lulu Whifferton-Rear loves to mind her own badgery business, but when she discovers that important humans are actually BOPs (Badger Operated Persons), she is thrust into the world of the Rumpington Academy of Badgering. There, her catastrophic training leads to the most dramatic of first missions . . . SAVE THE WORLD!A madcap, heart-warming adventure story about badgers, cheese and tomato sandwiches, staying true to yourself and how 'too much welly' might just be the perfect amount.