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《Phonics Step-By-Step 5 : Gliding Vowels》 Gliding Vowels ( 滑動母音 ) 又稱作為 Diphthong ( 雙母音 ) ，是以雙母音或兩個字母為主軸，共同發一個音節。在音節裡的兩個母音或兩個字母，組合成一個整體的發音。個長母音發音的音組，認識母音組合的變化，產生出新的發音，如： ai/ay、ea/ee、oa/ow 等音組。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 6 : R-Controlled Vowels》 。R-Controlled Vowels 是以受 R 控制的母音為主軸，當母音 a、e、i、o、u 後面接上子音 r 時，子音 r 會影響母音的發音，如： ar、er、ir、or、ur 等音組。這些音組也會有長音〔ɝ〕以及短音〔ɚ〕的發音。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 7 : Blends and Digraphs》 Blends and Digraphs 是以混合及複合子音為主軸。混合子音包括 l、r、s 的雙子音混搭音組(l-blends、r-blends、s-blends) 如 bl, br, sw 等，以及參入子音的混搭音組，如：shr、str、spl、tw 等，都須拼讀及發出每個子音的聲音。而複合子音的音組，如 ch、sh、th、ph、wh、ng、nk 等，都只能發出一個聲音。特定複合子音組合，還會產生特殊讀音。 《Phonics Step-By-Step 8 : Special Sounds and Syllables》 Special Sounds and Syllables 縮寫為主軸。包括 y、c、g 等子音的特殊發音，及 dge、gh、gn、kn、mb、tch、wr 等子音組合的特殊發音，以及常見的尾音 ed、s、es、ing 與常用的英文縮寫。同時學習分解較長的單字，練習閱讀較難的字彙。 *可搭配選購Phonics Step-By-Step 1〜4* 科學拼讀法 套書 循序漸進掌握英語，成就未來夢想； 從基礎到流暢英語能力的提升，為英語自信打下堅實基礎 Step by Step系列協助孩子邁向語言成功，一步步靠近流利與自信！ 系列特色 為自然發音拼讀法已建立基礎的學習者，邁入另一階段的特製書籍！ 循序漸進地熟悉看字讀音，配合學習單詞及閱讀，提升英語口說能力。

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

Revelations of China’s global influence and intentions, from one of its most respected foreign policy analysts.For Washington, China is a strategic competitor: the only country with both the will to reshape the world order and, increasingly, the means to do so. For Europe, the People’s Republic is a ‘partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival’. For NATO, it is a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Yet Beijing’s image is far more positive in the Global South, of which the PRC considers itself a part.Zhou Bo’s essays unpack China’s own view of its role today. The PRC is operating not only in a world becoming less Western, but—more importantly—a West becoming less Western; and the key to its outlook lies in Africa, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific as much as in Europe and the White House.Are Moscow and Beijing really so closely aligned? Where are Sino-Indian relations headed? Is China a new Cold War foe for the West? Or will economic ties inev

Fascinated by her grandfather’s seafaring life on a freighter and triggered by her own turbulent arrival to Iceland one winter, Crystal Kwan ends up buying a one-way ticket to Paris where her outbound life unfolds. Under the influence of great artists, architects and writers who travelled far both physically and creatively, she is tempted to do the same: to record serendipitous, at times overwhelming moments through writing, sketching and photography. Four themes of “souvenirs”, each a result of a particular type of travel, portray different ways of seeing as she comes face to face with the world. Be it creative or contemplative, memorable or regrettable, the greatest souvenir harnessed throughout all journeys is the transformative power of travel.

★歐巴馬2025夏季選書★普立茲獎得主Ron Chernow鉅獻，完整揭示馬克吐溫的傳奇人生與影響力★豐富史料、書信、手稿，真實還原文學大師鮮為人知的掙扎與幽默★描寫家庭、夢想、創傷、種族與社會批判，層層交織的生命旅程★理解美國文學、文化與時代精神的最關鍵讀本普立茲獎傳記大師Ron Chernow以權威筆觸，帶領讀者走進美國文學教父馬克吐溫的多采人生。《Mark Twain》追溯這位幽默天才本名Samuel Clemens的成長歷程，從密西西比河畔的少年、夢想成為輪船領航員，到橫跨報業、文壇，崛起為美國史上第一位全球知名文學名人。馬克吐溫以尖刻風趣的諷刺筆調描繪美國社會，創作《湯姆歷險記》、《哈克貝利費恩歷險記》等經典，深刻影響數代作家與讀者。這本鉅細靡遺的傳記不僅記錄了Twain的文壇輝煌，更真實揭露他為名聲與財富拚搏、商業投資失利而破產、流亡歐洲以及家庭創傷和晚年孤寂。Chernow透過大量信件與未公開手稿，細膩還原這位作家的光明與陰影——他如何反思奴隸制、批判社會不公，也如何在喪妻喪女的悲痛中，以犀利又動人的文學語言，批判世界同時療癒自己。Twain的故事，就是美國不斷變動與夢想衝突的縮影。Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow illuminates the full, fascinating, and complex life of the writer long celebrated as the father of American literature, Mark Twain Before he was Mark Twain, he was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Born in 1835, the man who would become America's first, and most influential, literary celebrity spent his childhood dreaming of piloting steamboats on the Mississippi. But when the Civil War interrupted his career on the river, the young Twain went west to

X-MenmeetsSpy Kidsin this instantNew York Timesbestseller! Here’s the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from theauthorofThe Unwanteds.Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died.Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals’ five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the dark and hear from a distance. Seven’s skin camouflages to match whatever is around him. Cabot hasn’t shown signs of any unusual power—yet.Then one day Birdie finds a map among her father’s things that leads to a secret stash. There is also a note:Go to Estero, find your mother, and give her the map.The five have lived their entire lives in isolation. What would it

《幻想文法》被譽為結合詩意與教育的經典，義大利童書大師Gianni Rodari不只創作童話，更深信故事是孩子認識世界、發展創意的起點。書中透過童話結構解析、遊戲活動與實用建議，引領讀者發現說故事的樂趣，激發想像力。本書由童話研究權威傑Jack Zipes重新翻譯，並搭配插畫家Matt Forsythe的精美圖像，是一本值得反覆翻閱、陪伴成長的創意指南。From the father of modern Italian children’s literature, a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to children—with radiant illustrations from Matt Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes“The ultimate synthesis of Rodari’s exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.” —Italo CalvinoA groundbreaking pedagogical work that is also a handbook for writers of all ages and kinds, The Grammar of Fantasy offers a playful, practical path to finding your own voice through the power of storytelling. Full of ideas, glosses on fairy tales, stories, and wide-ranging activities, this book changed how creative arts were taught in Italian schools.Gianni Rodari is not only revered as a children’s author, but also remembered f

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Carl and Princess Donut journey into insanity in the wildly entertaining sixth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition!Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, have survived longer and leveled up higher than anyone ever thought they could in the galaxy’s most popular reality show, but after the shocking conclusion of the seventh level, it’s now anyone’s game.A pantheon of forgotten gods. An old grudge between a talk show host, an heiress, and the man they shattered along the way. A rapidly deteriorating AI system. An inconvenient tiara upon the head of a friend.It is bedlam on the eighth floor.The crawlers are given a new task: Find and capture six monsters, each of which will be turned into a card. The stronger, the deadlier, the better. At the end of the floor, the bad guys will also have decks, made of some of the most powerful cards available. So it’s crucial for crawlers to

Explore the rich diversity of the animal kingdom!Meet dozens of creatures with extraordinary abilities, then understand how they have adapted to thrive in the wild. Discover the endless teeth of a great white shark, learn how bats can 'see' in the dark and understand why gentoo penguins are so cleverly coloured. Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby and illustrated by the inimitable Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is a book bursting with life like no other.Discover more in the series:Glow: A child's guide to the night sky. Grow: A child's guide to plants and how to grow them. Fly: A child's guide to birds and where to spot them.

本套書收錄英國暢銷作家 David Walliams 十部最受歡迎的幽默小說，包括《Spaceboy》、《The Blunders》、《Code Name Bananas》、《Ice Monster》、《Gangsta Granny》與續集、《The Midnight Gang》、《Bad Dad》、《Billionaire Boy》及《Demon Dentist》。故事題材多元，從太空冒險、時空穿越，到奇想動物夥伴與荒誕家庭喜劇，每一本都充滿機智對話與令人捧腹的情節，也不乏感人溫暖的時刻。無論是喜愛動作冒險還是幽默故事的讀者，都能在此找到樂趣。適合9歲以上喜愛幽默與動作情節的讀者。A new collection of ten of the funniest books by the number 1 bestselling author.01. SpaceboyGo back to the Space Race for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises – and a secret that could change the course of history…02. The BlundersMeet 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.03. Code Name BananasGo back in time for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save

Experience all the gorgeous art from the first fourteen volumes of the best-sellingThe Apothecary Diarieslight novel series!Get immersed in the historical setting and intriguing characters ofThe Apothecary Diaries, the original light novel series that inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino. In addition to every illustration from the light novel series, this collection includes previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with Shino. Every turn of a page delves deeper into the world of this enthralling series!

12-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he is the son of Poseidon in the opener to the hilarious, fast-paced adventure fantasy series for young readers ages 10 and upThe eBook edition of the first book in Rick Riordan’s thrilling series, filled with magic, mythology, and plenty of monstersPercy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school again—he can't seem to stay out of trouble. Is he supposed to stand by while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself when his teacher turns into a monster and tries to kill him?Mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. What’s worse, he's angered a few of them: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.Percy and his friends Grover the satyr, and Annabeth, the demigod daughter of Athena, must find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. They travel cross country to the gates of

HONG KONG LITERATURE SERIESSeries Editor: John MinfordAfter her celebrated The Teddy Bear Chronicles, Xi Xi turns her creative vision towards the world of the primate kingdom. At the age of 73, despite physical challenges, Xi Xi traveled extensively across Asia, from tropical forests to conservation centers, immersing herself in the natural world of apes and monkeys.This book is one of the remarkable outcomes of this journey. Xi Xi documented 51 endearing ape and monkey puppets that she had sewn, weaving them into a series of insightful dialogues with her friend, the Hong Kong writer Ho Fuk Yan. These discussions cover the depiction of apes and monkeys in Chinese and Western literature, painting, drama, and film, as well as the interconnectedness of humans and their primate relatives. Xi Xi’s words, filled with empathy, reveal the heart of her work: ‘If there is a common theme to our conversation, it is to respect life and speak for those lives that have been discriminated against in t

A novel dialogue between Buddhism and Western psychology, grounded in original Pali texts. As mindfulness and meditation become mainstream therapeutic tools, their deep Buddhist roots are often stripped away and limit their effectiveness for clients from Buddhist cultural backgrounds. Early Buddhist Teachings: A Theoretical Foundation for Counseling restores these practices to their original context, offering a culturally congruent counseling model grounded in Pali scriptures and core Buddhist principles. This informative volume explores key Buddhist concepts including dependent co-arising, non-self, and impermanence, and places them in conversation with Western psychological theories. Supplemented with practical assessment tools and intervention techniques, this work provides mental health professionals with a new framework for integrating Buddhist teachings into counseling. For therapists, students, and counselors seeking to expand their approach, Early Buddhist Teachings offers a vi

主角 Kung Pow Chicken 與 Egg Drop、Beak Girl 組成「禽類英雄小隊」，在城市 Fowladelphia 展開一連串又搞笑又驚險的冒險。五冊平裝＋五張 CD，搭配 Storyplus，學習資源完整Branches 系列：專為培養獨立閱讀力設計全彩插圖、漫畫式表現，降低閱讀門檻情節幽默緊湊，結合超級英雄、冒險與時空穿越Kung Pow Chicken #01-#05 Box Set (5平裝+5 CD+Storyplus)Everyone's favorite crime-fighting superhero chicken is back!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In the fifth installment of this action-packed full-color series, heroes Kung Pow Chicken, Egg Drop, and Beak Girl go back in time to save the future! A mishap in Professor Quack's lab sends the team to dino times, where they encounter an evil chicken who wants to bring dinosaurs back to the future -- and take over Fowladelphia! With help from a new dinosaur friend, the heroes get to work

Press Start! #6-10 Box Set (5平裝+5 CD+Storyplus)故事中的超級小兔是電玩世界中最會跑也最勇敢的角色，每本都有緊張刺激的任務要完成，超級小兔能闖關成功嗎？還是會被Game Over呢？Rabbit Boy is a super-fast and super brave, but he's also a video game character living in a video game world. What will happen when Sunny, the boy playing th game, loses each level? Will it be game over for Super Rabbit Boy and all his friends?#6 The Super Side-Quest Test!King Viking has a new giant robot to help him take over the Animal Town. Super Rabbit Boy must stop him, but he needs a secret item. And to get the item, he has to defeat a dragon, escape a dungeon, and avoid lots and lots of robots. Can Super Rabbit Boy finish all these quests in time to save Animal Town? Or will this latest Press Start! adventure put our hero to the test?#7 Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go!Uh-oh, Super Rabbit Boy is in big trouble. He's been kidnapped by Queen Spooky and her ghost troop! Without Super Rabbit Boy, Animal Town is scared. So meanie King Viking creates Robo-Rabbit Boy to help. Robo-Rabbi

The Eerie Elementary series follows Sam Graves, a student who discovers his school is actually a living monster! As the newly appointed "Hall Monitor," Sam and his friends must uncover the school’s secrets and protect their classmates. This box set includes the 10 books with bonus CD narration and StoryPlus features to support reading and listening skills.This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

揭開自由主義的光與暗， 一場關於自由真義的思辨之旅。 戰爭、愛情、權謀、衝突、苦難、背叛、鮮血與怪誕...... 透過一則則驚心動魄的故事與非凡人物的命運， 回到自由思想萌芽、成型、茁壯、挫敗、式微與重振的每個關鍵現場， 探尋我們今日享有的一切權利從何而來？ 以及——為什麼自由主義仍值得我們重新擁護？ ◎從歷史洪流中，找回自由主義的初心 從啟蒙時代的思想革命出發，透過笛卡兒的理性主義、洛克的天賦人權、彌爾與妻子泰勒共同撰寫的《論自由》等關鍵人物的思想交鋒，揭示自由主義如何在歷史的熔爐中淬鍊成形。英國光榮革命、美國獨立戰爭、法國大革命這三場大變局，如何推動自由、民主與人權成為現代政治哲學的基石？面對共產主義、法西斯主義、民族主義等思潮的挑戰，自由主義經歷了哪些衝擊？又是如何回應？ ◎自由主義正在崩解，還是進化？ 如今自由主義正面臨空前挑戰。右翼民粹主義興起、極端保守勢力壯大、民族主義浪潮翻騰，這些現象如何撼動自由的根基？在假新聞、極端政治、經濟動盪、身分認同衝突與日益加劇的不平等問題之下，自由主義不再是理所當然的價值觀，而是逐漸失去信任的思想體系？ 在這個動盪時代，我們該如何讓自由不只是空泛的理想，而是能夠持續推動人類進步的力量？本書將提供深刻的思考與可能的答案。 現況 民族主義（nationalism）大行其道。 沒有一地例外。所有地方都必須設法接受這股思潮帶來的威脅。 過去幾年間，民族主義成了美國共和黨、英國保守黨、印度人民黨（Bharatiya Janata）、以色列聯合黨（Likud）、巴西的巴西聯盟（Alliance for Brazil）、菲律賓的民主菲人–國民力量黨（PDP-Laban）背後的驅動力。民族主義征服了匈牙利和波蘭，將青民盟（Fidesz）和法律正義黨（Law and Justice）推上執政舞台。民族主義成為宰制各國政治辯論的強大勢力，義大利的聯盟黨（Lega）、奧地利的自由黨（Freedom Party）、保加利亞的攻擊黨（Attack）和愛沙尼亞的保守人民黨（EKRE），都是代表。 有時民族主義以敗仗收場，有時贏得勝利。在某些國家，民族主義彷彿掌控整個政府，在某些國家，則像扮演資淺合夥人的角色。很多時候，民族主義甚至不必掌握大權，只要盤據反對黨的政治敘事即可。 民族主義占有一席之地後，其論述便開始大肆散播，這些論述往往是由六個謊言（或其

A charming children's encyclopedia bursting with facts about the world, animals, people, planets, and so much more! My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things is a vibrant encyclopedia for curious 5-9 year olds, with a fresh approach to the subject that features both places from around the globe as well as focusing on what the world is like from a child's perspective, covering everyday subjects about their own experiences. Full of fun facts, colorful illustrations, and games that will keep the kids entertained time again, this children's encyclopedia is filled with age-appropriate knowledge on a range of terrific topics, from fiery volcanoes and our place in space, to changing seasons, mighty mammals and more. This children's encyclopedia about the world offers: - Educational content written in a friendly and fun manner. - Beautifully padded cover with several high-quality finishes, including padding and foil.- Features a built-in ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place whilst readi

這本書是真實記錄傑瑞米?雷納意外後，走過重重難關、一步步復原的故事。從奧斯卡提名演員到新年第一天遭遇重大事故，他經歷了重傷、手術與漫長的復健，但也在這段旅程中，重新認識了堅持與希望的力量。雷納用平實而真誠的文字，分享自己的傷痛、恐懼與成長，陪伴每一位在困境中努力前行的人。這是一個關於勇氣、重生，與不放棄自己的溫暖故事。The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second most googled person in 2023… and not for his impressive filmography. His searing portrayals on film ranged from an Iraq-based army bomb technician in The Hurt Locker and a Boston bank robber in The Town to a crooked Camden mayor in American Hustle before he became heir to the Jason Bourne franchise (The Bourne Legacy).Amongst other iconic roles, he also captured hearts as fan-favorite comic book marksman Hawkeye in seven Marvel films. Yet, his otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year’s D

Discover the wonderful world of insects in this beautiful 3D search-and find book. Join Little Ladybird and friends as they head off on a journey through an exciting world populated by beetles, spiders, butterflies and many more colourful little creatures. Clever 3D glasses will offer young readers a joyful and dynamic hunt among the jungle and its inhabitants! Little Ladybird is bored, so she decides to go and see the world and make new friends.She meets some colourful beetles along the way and is rescued from a big bird by some mantises in a tropical forest. There’s no stopping Little Ladybird and her new friends as they meet spiders, butterflies, frogs and other little creatures, each more beautiful and fascinating than the last. Little Ladybird soon realises that the world is full of wonders: ‘Nature really is an artist!’

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

歡迎回到墨水世界，一個文字能召喚角色、故事能改變命運的奇幻國度。《墨水心》三部曲講述梅琪與父親莫，因莫的朗讀能力捲入書中世界，面對邪惡勢力與生死抉擇的旅程。在《墨水魔咒》中，他們被吸入墨水世界；《墨水死亡》則揭示與死亡的危險交易；最新續作《復仇之色》描繪達斯特指與新一代角色對抗詛咒畫像的挑戰。系列全球銷量超過六百萬冊。Return to the Inkworld—a place where words bring characters to life and stories can alter fate. Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart trilogy follows Meggie and her father Mo, whose magical reading voice unleashes heroes and villains alike. In Inkspell, they are drawn into the book’s world; Inkdeath raises the stakes with a pact with death itself. The new standalone sequel, The Colour of Revenge, sees Dustfinger and a new generation battle cursed portraits that threaten to erase them from existence. With over 6 million copies sold worldwide and a major film adaptation by the team behind The Lord of the Rings, this internationally celebrated series is a timeless tribute to the power of books and imagination.

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《數學小史》用親切易懂的語言，帶領讀者走進數學的歷史長河，從古埃及與巴比倫時期，一路走到現代密碼學與數學理論的發展。書中不只介紹牛頓、帕斯卡等熟悉的名字，也細細描寫中國、阿拉伯、日本等地的數學成就，更特別介紹女性數學家的貢獻。這是一本融合人文與科學的溫暖數學故事書，適合對數字與知識充滿好奇的你。A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globeMathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from?In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. La

Carl and Princess Donut refuse to be prey on this level in the USA Today bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman--now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition! Attention. Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose.Run, Run, Run.A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance. A mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed "The Butcher's Masquerade." But that's not all. Just when Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, think they've seen it all as they compete to survive in the galaxy's most popular game show, the latest dungeon level introduces a terrible new threat. The sixth floor. The Hunting Grounds. As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are ready to hunt. Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career. But her p

Once Upon a Broken Heart #1-3#1NEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER!ONCE UPON A BROKEN HEARTmarks the launch of a new series from Stephanie Garber about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever afterFor as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings . . . until she learns that the love of her life will marry another.Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing.But after Evangeline’s first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game ― and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she’d pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy.

What happened last night? Ella can't seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a stranger's mansion, and she sure as heck doesn't know why she's woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie's nest of objects that aren't her own. And she can't stop thinking about her huge crush on Madeline, who she definitely can't tell about her sudden penchant for kleptomania . . . But does Maddy have secrets of her own? Can they piece together that night between them and fix the mess of their chaotic personal lives in time to form a normal, teenage relationship? That would be nice.

本書以幽默漫畫結合知識圖解，帶領8歲以上讀者探索生物、化學、物理、地球與太空，以及元素週期表等科學主題。每個跨頁皆有一則輕鬆有趣的漫畫情節，搭配簡潔明瞭的解說與插圖，將抽象概念轉化為貼近生活的情境，提升學習興趣。插畫家 Jess Bradey 曾獲 2021 年 Blue Peter 最佳非虛構作品獎，圖像生動、節奏俐落，讓科學變得親近可笑又可學。此系列適合作為課外延伸閱讀，也能啟發科學探究的好奇心。📖 亮點特色★ 漫畫＋知識圖解，學習更生動★ 主題涵蓋自然科學五大領域★ Blue Peter 獎得主繪者創作★ 適合8歲以上自主或共讀Comic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.此套書包含以下商品9781526319999/Comic Strip Science: BiologyFind out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon strip

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The widely acclaimed films of Wong Kar-wai are characterized by their sumptuous yet complex visual and sonic style. Bettinson argues that Wong’s films—from Days of Being Wild and Chungking Express to In the Mood for Love and The Grandmaster—are permeated by an aesthetic of sensuousness and “disturbance” achieved through techniques such as narrative disruptions, jarring cuts, the blocking of facial access, and other complex strategies. The effect is to jolt the viewer out of complete aesthetic absorption. This tenth-anniversary edition of The Sensuous Cinema of Wong Kar-wai includes a substantial new afterword bringing the story of Wong’s career up to date (including reflections on the mainland Chinese drama Blossoms Shanghai). Bettinson revisits and extends the arguments of the first edition, surveys the recent key debates on Wong’s filmmaking, and introduces fresh lines of critical investigation.

From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, a clever, joyful story about a king with everything who goes searching for nothing—literallyThere once lived a king who had absolutely everything—and we mean everything. From elephants without trunks, to caramel-flavored ice skates, to caterpillars on bicycles, and even storm clouds that refused to make lightning. Yes, there was simply nothing you can imagine that this king did not have . . . well, except for nothing itself. From author-illustrator Olivier Tallec, The King and Nothing is the wonderfully whimsical and philosophical take of one person who searches high and low for nothing, only to encounter something at every turn. Just how far will the king go to find nothing?

John Green 從一名少年病患的日常出發，層層展開肺結核如何隨著歷史、殖民、經濟與制度流動，成為今日最致命、卻仍被忽略的傳染病。書中既有醫學知識的清晰說明，也保留人與人之間的溫度，讓數據背後的生命重新被看見。作者多年投入公共倡議的經驗，使本書不流於同情式敘事，而是冷靜指出：疾病的走向，往往取決於社會如何分配資源與關注。本書適合關心公共衛生、全球議題，或單純想理解世界運作方式的讀者閱讀，是一部將個人故事轉化為公共思考的非虛構作品。Instant #1 New York Times bestseller! • #1 Washington Post bestseller! • #1 Indie Bestseller! • USA Today Bestseller!John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since t

This is the perfect novelty package for preschoolers – a six-spread pop-up storybook, which unfolds into a 3D farmyard playmat with press-out play pieces for total fun on the farm!Pop-Up and Play Farm is bright and sturdy, and will provide hours of play before being stored safely away in its own carry case – making it perfectly portable fun for journeys, play-dates and home-time too.Created by a highly-acclaimed paper-engineer, this robust and ingenious package comprises a storybook with six pop-ups, which then unfolds and transforms into a 3D farmyard landscape play-mat, with cut-out cardboard animals and farm vehicles for total fun on the farm! The colourful and stylish illustrations provide lovely detail and the simple story is packed with animal noises and actions – perfect for sharing as a book as well as at playtime.

Ursula K. Le Guin's timeless and revered A Wizard of Earthsea is reimagined in a richly expansive graphic novel by acclaimed artist Fred Fordham, creator of stunning adaptations To Kill a Mockingbird and Brave New World."The magic of Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." --Neil GaimanGed was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and unleashed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.Experience the bestselling first adventure of Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea Cycle as a masterly crafted graphic novel. Fred Fordham brings new life to Le Guin's iconic fantasy classic with his breathtaking illustrations and thoughtful text adaptation.

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

★榮獲 2025年 Booker Prize。★2025年 Kirkus Prize 決選名單。David Szalay 的寫作風格簡潔、辛辣，透過主角的眼睛，以冷靜、疏離的視角觀察自己的生活，揭示了看似無形卻不可磨滅的創傷及其後果。本書主角是來自匈牙利的年輕人 István，故事始於他青少年時期與母親住在一個安靜的公寓大樓，他生性害羞，在學校被孤立，唯一的陪伴是一位鄰居－與他母親年齡相仿的已婚婦女。這段不尋常的關係演變成一場秘密戀情，最終導致一場暴力事故，他的人生也因此失控...故事隨著 István 的人生軌跡展開，他從匈牙利移民到倫敦，從事過各種工作，最終成為富豪的司機。在人生的每個轉折點，他的命運都受到陌生人的善意或自私所影響。這本書透過數十年來他與情人、雇主和家人的親密時刻，描繪了一個在自我認同中掙扎的男人。這是一個關於移民「成功故事」的悲劇性轉折，探討了未解的創傷、男子氣概、階級、權力，以及在一個日益全球化的歐洲社會中的不穩定與暴力。From Booker Prize finalist David Szalay, a propulsive, hypnotic novel, about a man whose future is derailed by a series of events that he is unable to control.Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and soon becomes isolated, with his neighbor—a married woman close to his mother’s age, whom he begrudgingly helps with errands—as his only companion. But as these periodical encounters shift into a clandestine relationship that István himself c

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》是專為孩子設計的理財啟蒙系列，從零用錢到刷卡觀念，輕鬆入門。當Lucy生日收到一張塑膠卡，她開心地想買一件亮晶晶的上衣，卻發現金額不夠——原來禮物卡和信用卡不一樣？透過Lucy與好友Julian的日常經歷，孩子將自然理解禮物卡與信用卡的差異、各自的優缺點，是適合初階閱讀者的理財故事入門Birthday Bling (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 1): SpendingBatter Splatter (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 2): Making a BudgetCash Stash (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 3): SavingsAll That Glitters (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 4)From budgeting to spending, from credit cards to gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts!When Lucy’s aunt gives her a card—the plastic kind—for her birthday, Lucy knows just the blinged-out sweatshirt to spend it on. She plunks the card down at the store, but, cringe, it comes up short! Wait, what’s the difference between a gift card and a credit card? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards