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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.

#1New York TimesBestseller“Careless Peopleis darkly funny and genuinely shocking...Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods." -Jennifer Szalai,The New York Times“When one of the world’s most powerful media companies tries to snuff out a book ― amid other alarming attacks on free speech in America like this ― it’s time to pull out all the stops.” –Ron Charles, The Washington PostAn explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet,Careless Peoplegives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them.From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes both the personal and the political fallout when unfettered power and a rotten company culture take hold. In a

《觀念天文學（上）》開課時造成轟動，登上《時代》雜誌的天文課最完整有趣的宇宙導覽手冊由世界級的頂尖天文物理學家執筆，由傑出的台灣教授翻譯這是最受歡迎的天文通識課，由三位世界級天文物理學家主講。一路帶領著我們遨遊浩瀚無垠的宇宙，從地球出發，經過行星、恆星、星系到黑洞。為什麼有白天和黑夜？為什麼有四季交替？恆星如何誕生？又會怎樣落幕？閃耀的星光究竟透露出什麼祕密？冥王星為何被降級，再也當不成行星？銀河系有多少顆恆星？有多少顆行星可能有生命？類星體是什麼？難道是超級大黑洞？這門課在普林斯頓大學開講時，大家爭相搶修，轟動到必須換到大講堂上課。現在，你可以跟著三位夢寐以求的老師，一起探索精采無比的宇宙。★ 榮登《紐約時報》暢銷書榜★ 2016年《富比士》網站「數學、物理、化學類」十大受歡迎科普書★ 2017年美國「專業與學術傑出出版獎」（The PROSE Awards）宇宙學與天文學類入圍★ 2018年「美國科學促進會暨速霸陸汽車優良科學讀物獎」青少年科學書長書單入圍★ 讀者讚譽有加：Amazon網站200多位讀者，goodreads網站600多位讀者，給予平均4顆星以上的好評。各界推薦身為宇宙的公民，探索宇宙是我們的義務。泰森、史特勞斯、戈特這麼認為，於是他們導覽了這趟令人振奮的旅程，從充滿塵埃的偏遠星系，到愛因斯坦理論的廣闊景色。——《自然》（Nature）期刊三位作者以輕鬆的會話語氣下筆，文中常點綴著幽默的天外飛來一筆，例如，簡短比較dwarfs和dwarves的用法，評論「星際爭霸戰」中那些會說英語的外星人……這套書很棒的地方是，不只展現我們目前對宇宙的認識，也說明了我們是怎麼知道的。——《科學》（Science）期刊讀完這套書，就像是經歷了專業科學家親自導覽的個人博物館之旅……作者用平易近人的文筆，表達具挑戰性的內容，帶領讀者從我們的太陽系，來到可見宇宙的邊緣，直到我們需要認識宇宙的一切事情，以及如何知道這些的方法。——《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly）這些作者在每一章節發聲時，展現出各自的獨特風采，使讀者能深刻感受到他們分享的科學，這些科學從一個心靈傳給另一個心靈，幾乎就像是口述歷史般，最後化為溫暖的歡迎，歡迎你光臨宇宙。——萊文（Janna Levin），宇宙學家，《Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from

★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

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.

Rex，自信爆棚又倒楣的恐龍王，在人類世界闖出新生活！從PE老師到偵探，再到博物館警衛，每集都有新挑戰與笑點。結合超人氣角色與滿頁插圖，這套橫掃讀者的歡樂系列，是喜愛《Dogman》和《Bunny vs Monkey》讀者的絕佳選擇！Rex: Dinosaur in Disguise (Book 1)A comedy of errors starring the instantly-loveable Rex – the first book in a fantastically funny series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan. Rex is king of the dinosaurs: carnivores want to be him and herbivores want to be eaten by him... That is, until a pesky Ice Age comes along and he winds up frozen solid in a glacier. When he wakes up, 65 million years later, human beings rule the roost – and if they get their hands on Rex, he'll wind up in a zoo. (Or, worse: a MUSEUM.) Lucky for him, Rex isn't the only undercover creature in town. He's whisked out of danger by the one and only Bigfoot, who has been surviving among the humans undetected for years. Bigfoot and his friends show Rex how to get by in the humans' world, and soon there's only one thing left for him to do: GET A JOB. But that's easier s

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

本書專為7歲以上兒童設計，以圖像方式引導學習，讓新詞彙更容易掌握。書中以清晰、簡單的插圖呈現單字與片語，並依主題分區，如城市生活、運動、建築工地或餐廳點餐等日常情境。透過這些生活化的場景，孩子能直觀地理解詞義並應用於實際對話中。本書不僅是一部字典，更是延伸學習的工具，幫助孩子建立更廣的英文詞彙基礎，提升語言運用能力。亮點：圖像搭配詞彙，理解更直觀主題式分區，貼近生活情境適合7歲以上孩子循序學習幫助拓展英文詞彙量Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.This stunning new dictionary uses clear and simple illustrations to depict words and phrases in an engaging manner. Words are grouped into themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, or ordering food in a restaurant - helping young readers grasp complicated topics and build their knowledge of the English language. Children's Visual Dictionary helps young learners push the boundaries of their English vocabulary.

一段令人心碎又無法自拔的愛情故事，一場秘密戀情，最終卻成為眾所皆知的醜聞。加百列的歸來撼動了整個小鎮，也撕裂了貝絲平靜的生活。十年前，那個夏天，年僅十七歲的她與加百列墜入愛河，以為那是命中注定的開始；然而，他的離開令她徹底崩潰。最終是法蘭克拾起她破碎的心，給她一個穩定的家與一個可愛的兒子。如今，加百列突然重現，往日的激情再次點燃。面對丈夫、家庭與舊情，她必須做出痛苦的選擇。這是一部糾纏愛情與罪惡、忠誠與背叛的小說，如詩如歌，情感濃烈，扣人心弦。IT WAS A SECRET AFFAIR. UNTIL IT WAS A PUBLIC SCANDAL.'Lyrical, brutal and passionate. I devoured it'MIRANDA COWLEY HELLER, author of The Paper Palace'Evocative, sensitive and compelling . . . Fires directly at the heart and hits the mark'DELIA OWENS, author of Where the Crawdads Sing'Broke my heart then mended it again. An epic, tortured love story. Bring tissues'JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things'A love story like no other'CHRIS WHITAKER, author of All the Colours of the DarkEveryone in the village said nothing good would come of Gabriel's return. And as Beth looks at the man she loves on trial for murder, she can't help thinking they were right.Beth was seventeen when she first met Gabriel. Over that heady, intense summer, he made her think a

The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!You don't know until you tri...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or has she convinced herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

Max Meow 1: Cat Crusader (graphic novel)Max Meow 2: Donuts and Danger (graphic novel)Max Meow 3: Pugs from Planet X (graphic novel)Max Meow 4: Taco Time Machine (graphic novel)Max Meow 5: Attack of the ZomBEES (graphic novel)Max Meow 6: When Pancakes Go Bad (Really Bad!)(graphic novel)

藍貝托男爵老邁多病，卻因有人日夜念著他的名字，奇蹟似地一天天好轉。但一場關於財富、陰謀與二十四名強盜的鬧劇也隨之展開。義大利童話大師羅達利以幽默筆觸，帶來一則荒誕卻耐人尋味的現代寓言。From Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children’s literature, comes a pithy, humorous tale about life and death, health and wealth . . . and bandits and balloons! A refreshed translation from Batchelder Award–winner Antony Shugaar, illustrated with all-new art from Roman Muradov“Gianni Rodari gave free rein to his imagination, with inspired panache and gleeful lightness. At the same time, he had a precise and meticulous love for detail, for rich and exact language, and so all of his inventions are set in a very concrete world with real form and action.” —Italo CalvinoBaron Lamberto is very old, very rich, and very sick. He lives in a villa on a private island in the middle of Lake Orta, tended to by his trusty butler, Anselmo, who keeps track of the baron’s 24 maladies, 24 banks, and endless eccentricities. After a mysterious trip to Egypt, the baron hires six people to take up residen

About MARVEL STUDIOS’ SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW – THE ART OF THE SERIESJennifer Walters is a talented, ambitious lawyer trying to balance her work life and personal life just like anyone else…except hers is complicated by Hulk-like super-powers that she never asked for, gained from her cousin Bruce Banner! Now six feet tall, super-strong and emerald green, Jen has just landed her dream job at a prestigious law firm…but her first big case is representing Emil Blonsky, better known as Bruce’s archnemesis the Abomination! Continuing their popular ART OF series of tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated series!

Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.Medarda over all.Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother.She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts.She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik.He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's

Solo Leveling is the most successful Korean comic in the market, and its success has ushered in a huge trend of Korean webtoons in print in English.

Aya’s found out that the guy she was interested in isn’t a guy at all―and she’s also realized that she just can’t keep her cool around Mitsuki! The two haven’t quite put a name on their complex, earnest feelings, but they only grow as the pair continues to bond over the music they love. With their senior year at hand, future plans are coming into question…and Aya’s thrown for a loop when a mysterious woman shows up and wants Mitsuki to go overseas!

Offers a comprehensive history of the battle for Kyiv, from the Hostomel assault to the Russian retreat, using new Ukrainian and Russian accounts, OSINT, and detailed illustrations.This work is one of the first published histories to examine this battle in its entirety, from the dramatic heliborne assault on Hostomel to the mauling of Russian units fleeing encirclement during Ukraine's counteroffensive. Drawing from a synthesis of newly available Ukrainian and Russian accounts and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering, Volume 8 builds upon the work conducted in Volumes 2, 5, and 6 to provide a richer and more comprehensive picture of the Russian axes of advance on Kyiv and their eventual defeats.The opening events of the operation are recast in the light of contemporary evidence, revealing new aspects of the controversial Ukrainian counterattack against Hostomel Airport late on 24 February 2022 for instance, whilst many previously unsung engagements of the subsequent fighting are

Discover 200 LEGO® build ideas, featuring tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders!Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK’s How to Build LEGO series! You’ll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way. Be inspired by this collection of awesome LEGO ideas: 200+ awesome build ideas: From cars and houses to dinosaurs, robots and more, find a wide variety of builds for every interest.Fun for all abilities: Features guidance on developing building confidence for new LEGO builders and inspiration for more experienced builders alike. Build your ideal LEGO scenes: Combine models from throughout the book to construct your new favourite LEGO playscene. The perfect LEGO gift: Treat young builders to the ultimate collection of LEGO build ideas to enable their creativity and building skills!This book features build ide

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia 是一本為學齡前孩子設計的第一本百科全書。從地球到音樂、數字到食物，以最貼近孩子視角的方式，呈現世界的多樣與驚奇。語言簡潔、節奏感強，適合朗讀，圖像溫暖生動，幫助幼兒建立語彙與認知概念，是親子共讀、日常探索的最佳起點。The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!Quotes/Reviews"Rocket fuel for cognitive development."-Wall Street JournalSelected for Waterstones Best Children's Books in October 2022 List"Just the right amount of information is included

A pop-up book retelling of Tove Jansson's first ever Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood.It began to rain. The waters rose higher and higher until they became a great flood!Moomintroll and Moominmamma are searching for a home to curl up in for the winter. Along the way they are looking for Moominpappa, who has gone missing . . .Join the Moomins on their adventure as you turn the pages and reveal five stunning pop-up scenes. Explore a deep dark forest, play in an enchanted garden and sail on storm-tossed seas. When a great flood devastates the land, hop onto the back of a friendly marabou stork and soar across the skies. Will the Moomin family find Moominpappa and settle into a new home before winter comes?Publishing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Moomins, this gorgeous pop-up book is based on Tove Jansson's first ever Moomin story, The Moomins and the Great Flood, and brings the adventure to life in a way never seen before. The perfect gift for Moomin fans old and n

探索現代最具影響力的商業領袖之一的起源 #1 紐約時報暢銷書“一本出奇坦誠的回憶錄，講述了微軟大亨早期的故事…讀這本書就像在看一幅熟悉的黑白素描，將細節填充並用鮮明的色彩渲染。” — GeekWire比爾·蓋茨的商業成就廣為人知：這位二十歲便從哈佛退學創立軟體公司，最終打造出一家行業巨頭，改變了世界的運作和人們的生活；這位身家數十億的億萬富翁，將目光轉向慈善事業，致力於應對氣候變遷、全球健康問題和美國教育的挑戰。然而，《源碼》並非關於微軟、蓋茨基金會或未來科技的書籍。它是比爾·蓋茨的個人故事，講述了他如何成為今天的自己：他的童年、早期的熱情與追求。這是關於他原則堅定的祖母和有抱負的父母，關於他最初的深厚友誼和最好的朋友突然去世的故事；他如何掙扎於融入群體，並發現了編程與電腦的世界，進入了一個嶄新的時代；以及在青少年時期，如何開始踏上這條將他從午夜的電腦中心逃亡到大學宿舍的道路，最終引發了一場改變世界的革命。比爾·蓋茨第一次親自講述這個故事：智慧、溫暖、真實，呈現了一幅迷人的美國人生畫像。#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age“A surprisingly candid memoir of the Microsoft mogul’s early years…Reading this book feels like watching someone take a well-known black-and-white sketch, fill in the details, and paint it in vivid color.” —GeekWireThe business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed th

In this stunning debut novel, a young Indian man comes to England determined to learn British law so he can use it to help the independence movement back home—but the insidiousness of colonialism as well as a sexual awakening get in his way.Shiv Advani is an eighteen-year-old growing up in India. But he is no ordinary young man. Shiv has been personally chosen by Mahatma Gandhi to come to England, learn their bill of rights, and then return home and help drive the British out of India using their own laws against them. Before he leaves, his family insists he fulfill his arranged marriage and is hastily betrothed to a young woman he hardly knows.He arrives in London in 1931. He is not dressed for the British rain, and, shivering, rings the doorbell of the people who have agreed to host him in this strange land. He finds that his benefactors are having a party and warmly welcome him. He is the only brown person in the room and made acutely aware of his differences. By the end of the even

Judge Frank Caprio, “the Nicest Judge in the World,” brings to the page the same wisdom and spirit of decency that millions of fans have come to treasure.In his four-time Emmy-nominated show Caught in Providence, Judge Frank Caprio’s courtroom became a worldwide beacon of compassionate justice—and an unforgettable watch for millions of fans.From 1985, when he first took the bench, to when he stepped down in 2023, Judge Caprio dispensed true compassion to a continuous flow of regular people in his municipal traffic court in Providence, Rhode Island. His courtroom was a place where defendants were treated with dignity, and where the deserving were given a break—not a pass or get-out-of-jail-free card, but the chance to right their lives and care for their families.In Compassion in the Court, Judge Caprio shares transformative stories and lessons from his life and courtroom, including:Wisdom he gained from his immigrant parentsStories shared by individuals of all ages who appeared in cour

In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a “mission impossible” as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.

This beautiful box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader."I was so obsessed with this book. . .. The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." New York Times Book Review Pre-order Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth Hunger Games book - releasing March 2025 There is only one rule: kill or be killed. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded b

Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:

The Classic of Poetry (Shijing), also known as the “Mao Poetry” (Mao Shi), is the oldest existing collection of poetry in China, or indeed anywhere in the world. As a fountainhead of the Chinese literary tradition, it has endured over two and a half millennia of continuous readership. In this volume, eminent sinologist Edward L. Shaughnessy presents a complete English translation of the 305 discrete poems from the Classic of Poetry, divided into the Feng 風“ Ya 雅“ and Song 頌“ Combining the received text with newly unearthed manuscript discoveries, Shaughnessy offers a modern, authoritative interpretation that departs from the dated translations of earlier scholars. His masterful rendering encapsulates the essence of this poetic treasury, reflecting the diverse aspects of life, love, nature, and ritual in ancient China.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Professor Shaughnessy’s translation of the Classic of Poetry

《I Wonder Why》系列——滿足孩子的無限好奇心！深受喜愛的知識繪本，透過輕鬆幽默的對話式敘述，回答孩子對世界的各種奇妙疑問，讓學習變得有趣又充滿想像力。10 本主題書為：《為什麼海水是鹹的？》揭開海洋的奧秘，了解海浪、深海生物與潛艇的秘密。《為什麼太陽會升起？》探索時間與四季的變化，揭開動物如何感知時間的奧秘。《為什麼星星會閃爍？》適合小小天文學家，解答關於宇宙與太空人的問題。《為什麼蛇會脫皮？》深入爬行動物的世界，發現蜥蜴為何斷尾重生、鱷魚為何「微笑」。《為什麼風會吹？》解釋大自然現象，從狂風吹拂到動物從天而降的奇特現象。《為什麼樹葉會變色？》認識植物世界，探索葉子變色、沙漠花朵與真菌的秘密。《為什麼三角龍有角？》適合恐龍迷，解答恐龍吃石頭等古生物趣聞。《為什麼飛機有翅膀？》解釋交通工具的運作原理，包括飛機、船隻與汽車的奧秘。《為什麼蜘蛛會結網？》認識昆蟲與節肢動物，揭開蜘蛛、螞蟻等小生物的驚人能力。《為什麼駱駝有駝峰？》探索動物適應環境的奇妙能力，從駱駝的駝峰到其他生存技能。這系列用圖文並茂的方式，將複雜知識變得有趣易懂，激發孩子的好奇心與探索精神。快來收集全套，一起發現世界的神奇奧秘！This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way.The I Wonder Why series will amaze and fascinate young readers. Fun, vibrant illustrations and clear, lively text

如夢似幻的文字搭配近150張精挑細選的照片，資深狄倫研究者馬世芳精心翻譯、考證，撰寫譯註三萬多字，並附贈專文導讀，帶領讀者進入狄倫幽深敏銳的思維，探索歌曲映射的廣袤世界。「人們往往把傳統和僵固混為一談。我們聽著老唱片，以為它是一件封在琥珀裡的物品，為我們懷舊的需求而存在。卻沒想過製作它需要付出的汗水、苦楚、憤怒與鮮血，也不去想它可能演變成什麼模樣。這張唱片充其量只是這群音樂人在那個當下的一幀快照。一幀快照也可以引人入勝、具有藝術價值，而正是時間長河中選擇的那個瞬間，使它得以不朽。」「音樂既屬於特定時代，又能超越時空。既能創造回憶，也構成了回憶本身……音樂是在時間裡建構的，猶如雕塑家或焊工在物理空間裡工作。音樂存在於時間之中，而得以超越時間，正如輪迴讓我們一次次重生，而得以超越生命。」──巴布．狄倫，《當代歌曲哲學》 《當代歌曲哲學》是巴布．狄倫自榮獲2016年諾貝爾文學獎以來首部發表的著作。 狄倫從2010年開始撰寫《當代歌曲哲學》，書中他展示了歌曲創作的藝術和工藝，有如一堂大師課程。 全書包含66篇文章，聚焦於其他音樂人的歌曲，從Stephen Foster到Elvis Costello，Hank Williams到Nina Simone。他剖析了他所謂的常見押韻的陷阱，分解一個單音節的增減如何影響一首歌，甚至闡釋藍草音樂與重金屬之間的關聯。這些文章以狄倫獨特的散文風格寫就而成，既神秘又變幻莫測，既辛酸又深刻，而且不時令人莞爾。雖然表面上文章的主題是音樂，但實際上更像是對人類狀況的冥想和反思。書中搭配約150張精挑細選的照片，與一系列如夢似幻的文字交織著，整本書有如一首史詩，為每首歌曲增添無比的魅力。 2020年，隨著Rough and Rowdy Ways專輯的發行，狄倫成為第一位在每個年代（自1960年代以來）都有專輯進入《告示牌》排行榜前40名的音樂人。《當代歌曲哲學》凝聚了多年來他對藝術的奉獻所積累的豐富知識和技能，如同他所做的一切，這部著作也是重大的藝術成就。★巴布．狄倫以本書展示歌曲創作的藝術和工藝，有如一堂大師課程。★資深狄倫研究者馬世芳精心翻譯、考證，撰寫譯註三萬多字及專文導讀。★隨書附《當代歌曲哲學》播放列表QR Code，讀者可邊讀邊聽，進入沉浸式的感官之旅。★如夢似幻的文字搭配近150張精挑細選的照片，並附贈馬世芳導讀別冊、巴布．狄倫

薇兒特在戰火中成長，也在選擇中堅定。隨著敵人逼近，她必須離開保護她的城牆，尋找新的力量與真相。這趟旅程，充滿未知與危險，但也是她守護所愛之人的唯一希望。《第四翼》《鐵焰》後的全新篇章，作者以細膩筆觸，描繪出在黑暗中尋找光亮的勇氣與信念。DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping a secret so

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang's new novel tells the story of a friendship between two women while powerfully reckoning with a hidden chapter in Korean history.One winter morning, Kyungha receives an urgent message from her friend Inseon to visit her at a hospital in Seoul. Inseon has injured herself in an accident, and she begs Kyungha to return to Jeju Island, where she lives, to save her beloved pet—a white bird called Ama. A snowstorm hits the island when Kyungha arrives. She must reach Inseon’s house at all costs, but the icy wind and squalls slow her down as night begins to fall. She wonders if she will arrive in time to save the animal— or even survive the terrible cold that envelops her with every step. Lost in a world of snow, she doesn’t yet suspect the vertiginous plunge into the darkness that awaits her at her friend’s house.Blurring the boundaries between dream and reality, We Do Not Part powerfully illuminates a forgotten chapter in Korean hist

每個人的內在都有看不見的能量正在流動著——我們稱它為陰性yyin.收錄了獨特且迷人的陰性敘事，主題圍繞當代尚未被充分挖掘及探索的性別議題，採中英雙語出版。本刊邀請LGBTQ+社群及關注相關議題的創作者們，與平面設計師合作，展開實驗性的視覺藝術創作。計畫團隊來自台灣，發起人Yagi相信，陰性是存在於每個人內在的流動能量，並與情感緊密相連，藉由反思個人身上具備的陰性特質，能幫助自身在多元性別的光譜中，取得身心的平衡及和諧。23位創作者及平面設計師參與第一期，背景多元，包含視覺及食物藝術家、表演藝術創作者、自媒體創作者、攝影師。首期以「陰性」為主題，講述8則超越傳統東方哲學的陰性敘事。 本期參與者：王昱惟、羅健宏、林明進、58kg、昶維、楊傑懷、古翔宇、黎偉翰、蘇河、張維佐、劉育齊、Dannison Wong、陳建威、楊慧欣、周語韜、郭于寧、陳楷恩、滕孟哲、王東岳、羅慶陽、垃圾文美少年、徐毅驊、漢娜Within each of us flows an unseen energy known as yyin.yyin. a bilingual English-Chinese art publication, captures and explores the enigmatic narratives of yin, and brings together the creative talents of the LGBTQ+ community and its advocates to develop experimental graphic artworks that express society’s gender diversity and provide a global platform for such stories to be heard.Originating from Taiwan, the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, our team is inspired by traditional Eastern yin-yang philosophy. Founder, Yagi Wang, titled the publication yyin. reflecting upon the

Buckle up, because you're about to go on an epic adventure with identical twins, Amber and Blue, and their feathered friend, Chirp!Together, they are going on a quest to find — and understand — DNA. Shrink down smaller than a speck of dust and zoom through the human body to meet a cast of characters crazier than anything you've ever seen!This isn't just any science book, it's a laugh-out-loud, page-turning adventure that will make you fall in love with the wacky world inside every living thing!So grab your lab coat and get ready to:Decode the secrets of DNAUnravel the mysteries of cellsDiscover the power of proteinsHave a blast learning about genetics!Ready to embark on this mind-blowing journey? Let the adventure begin!繫好安全帶，因為你即將與同卵雙胞胎 Amber 和 Blue 以及他們的朋友 Chirp 一起踏上史詩般的冒險之旅！他們一起踏上了尋找並了解 DNA 的旅程。縮小到比一粒灰塵還小，然後穿過人體去見一群比你曾經見過的任何事物都更瘋狂的角色！這不是一本普通的科學書，它是一本讓人開懷大笑、引人入勝的冒險書，它會讓你愛上每個生物體內古怪的世界！因此，穿上你的工作服並做好準備：-解密 DNA 的秘密-揭開細胞的奧秘-探索蛋白質的力量-盡情享受學習遺傳學的樂趣吧！-準備好踏上這段令人興奮的旅程了嗎？讓冒險開始吧！

9780593703038#1 Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Cat Out of Water: A Cat in the Hat Story9780593703069#2 Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: The Grinch Takes a Vacation: A Grinch Story9780593703007#3 Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike: A Green Eggs and Ham Story

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

In Lu Xun and World Literature, Xiaolu Ma, Carlos Rojas, and other contributors examine various aspects of Lu Xun, who is known as the father of modern Chinese literature. Essays in this book focus on Lu Xun’s works in relation to the notions of world literature and processes of literary worlding. The contributors offer detailed analyses of Lu Xun’s own literary oeuvre and of foreign works that engage with his writings. This volume also focuses on many facets of the publication and dissemination of Lu Xun’s works’, from printing and binding to the discussions and debates that followed their release in China and abroad. This book not only makes an important contribution to the field of Lu Xun studies, but also proposes a reexamination of the category of world literature.

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost?Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have.More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

This book offers a glimpse into the wide-ranging 50-year career of the internationally renowned Hong Kong photographer/designer through his work in collages and photomontages. From his early album covers when he was an art director/designer for the music industry in New York, Los Angeles and London in the 1970’s, through his diverse international assignments and personal works, to his most recent exhibition in Hong Kong. The story encompasses the long journey from cut-and-paste collages to the computer-composited photomontages of dreamscapes in this Carnival of Dreams.In his introduction titled ‘The Man from Everywhere’, Pico Iyer writes: “For decades now, Basil Pao has been the global eye through which I’ve taken in almost every country, as clearly as the world within… I never know where to place Basil; I can’t get my head around him. Album-designer, loving father, covert Chan master—21st century Renaissance man—Basil is always bringing the many worlds inside him together to create so