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A collection of New York Times bestselling author, Matt Haig's heartwarming, Christmas adventures--A Boy Called Christmas, The Girl Who Saved Christmas, and A Mouse Called Miika. This collection includes three hilarious classics in the making from New York Times bestselling author Matt Haig. A Boy Called Christmas Nikolas-nicknamed Christmas must travel to the North Pole to save his father. Along the way, he befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in Elfhelm, where Christmas spirit is at an all-time low. Can Nikolas save his father and rouse Christmas spirit? Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull! The Girl Who Saved Christmas Amelia Wishart was the first child ever to receive a Christmas present. It was her Christmas spirit that gave Santa the extra boost of magic he needed to make his first trip around the world. But now Amelia is in trouble and losing her Christmas spirit. Santa must find A

橫跨七十載，當代諜報小說大師勒卡雷書信集。青春歲月，美蘇冷戰，直至暮年，透過首次公開的私人信件，書迷們得以一窺如他筆下諜報故事般精采不凡的人生軌跡，並藉這名冷戰時期的年輕外交官，即日後傑出小說家的雙眼，見證那個風起雲湧的大時代。A collection of letters from John le Carre, one of the greatest British novelists of our time, and a fabulous letter writer, spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final yearsJohn le Carre was one of the greatest novelists of his generation but also had an extraordinary life, from his childhood with a con man father to his inimitable career as a writer. From his involvement in the Cold War, time in Berlin, travels to Vietnam and engagement with world leaders, his experiences were truly remarkable.This collection of letters reveals John le Carre - the man, the writer and his world - for the first time and most intimately. Including letters to Stephen Fry and about Mrs Thatcher, and correspondence with Alec Guinness and a ten-year-old aspiring spy, Selected Letters come together with crispness and clarity to illuminate the extraordinary writer.A magnificen

哈利波特精裝插畫版《鳳凰會的密令》全新出版！面對黑魔王的回歸，秘密地下組織「鳳凰會」再次集結…全彩、大開本、緞帶書籤、全新繪製的精美插畫圖，哈利波特迷不可錯過的完美收藏。The fifth book in the beloved, bestselling Harry Potter series, now illustrated in brilliant full color.There is a door at the end of a silent corridor. And it's haunting Harry Potter's dreams. Why else would he be waking in the middle of the night, screaming in terror? It's not just the upcoming O.W.L. exams; a new teacher with a personality like poisoned honey; a venomous, disgruntled house-elf; or even the growing threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Now Harry Potter is faced with the unreliability of the very government of the magical world and the impotence of the authorities at Hogwarts. Despite this (or perhaps because of it), he finds depth and strength in his friends, beyond what even he knew; boundless loyalty; and unbearable sacrifice.This stunning illustrated edition brings together the talents of award-winning artists Jim Kay and Neil Packer in a visual feast, featuring iconic scenes and mu

A revealing exploration of Edward Hopper’s inspired relationship to New York City through his paintings, drawings, prints, and never-before-published archival materialsThis engaging book delves into the iconic relationship between Edward Hopper (1882–1967) and New York City. This comprehensive look at an essential aspect of the revered American artist’s life reveals how Hopper’s experience of New York’s spaces, sensations, and architecture shaped his vision and served as a backdrop for his distillations of the urban experience. During sidewalk strolls and elevated train rides, Hopper sketched the city’s many windowed facades. Exterior views gave way to interior lives, forging one of Hopper’s defining preoccupations: the convergence of public and private. These permeable walls allowed Hopper to evoke the perplexing awareness of being alone in a crowd that is synonymous with modern urban life.Drawing on the vast resources of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the largest repository of H

A captivating new gift title featuring over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps!Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? What ever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world’s greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. Including alien abductions, haunted houses, mind-blowing natural phenomena and much more, this book will explain the extraordinary – unless the extraordinary can’t be explained, of course. Then you’ll just have to make up your own mind . . .With atmospheric artwork, compelling case studies and a seriously stand-out neon cover, this is a haunting collection of mysteries that you won’t be able to put down.

A book of beautiful, lively retellings of classic ballet storiesFrom Swan Lake to The Firebird, and The Nutcracker to Coppelia, Vivian French breathes new life into seven ballet favourites in her timeless, gloriously-immersive retellings. Her words are perfectly complemented by Lauren O'Hara's characterful illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary, and the result is a treasury which shimmers with the magic of the ballet ... certain to leave readers of all ages spellbound!

Scrooge McDuck and nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie are back in the 2017 remake of the classic series from Disney Television Animation, DuckTales! Now, find out about the making of DuckTales and read stories from the developers and cast covering every episode from all three seasons! The deluxe edition of the Art of DuckTales gives you all the content of the standard edition along with a slipcase that houses a gold-gilded version the book, an exclusive DuckTales Guidebook that contains expanded versions of the interviews with the crew and cast, and a finely-crafted replica of Scrooge's Number One Dime! Find out what it means to every day be out there making DuckTales from the series developers Matt Youngberg, Francisco Angones, Sean Jimenez, Suzanna Olson, cast members including David Tennant (Scrooge McDuck), Danny Pudi (Huey), Ben Schwartz (Dewey), Bobby Moynihan (Louie), Kate Micucci (Webby), Beck Bennett (Launchpad McQuack), Toks Olagundoye (Mrs. Beakley), Paget Brewster (Della Duck),

A stunning deluxe edition of the stand-alone novella from Proust's masterpiece--an intoxicatingly witty story of infatuation and jealousy--delivers the most memorable reading experience A new translation commemorating a century since the monumental masterpiece was first published in English--and since Proust died--Swann in Love is a sublimely witty and poignant story of the illusions of love and desire. Full of the rich social satire and penetrating insight that distinguish Proust's style, it is the perfect introduction to one of the world's great novelists. When Charles Swann first lays eyes on Odette de Cr嶰y, her beauty leaves him indifferent. Their paths continue to cross in the drawing rooms and theatres of Parisian high society, and the seeds of desire in Swann begin to flourish. What follows is a journey through self-delusion, jealousy and delirious fantasy, which will take Swann far from the sedate comfort of his society life.

This instant #1 internationally bestselling "explosive tell-all" (Daily Express, London) reveals the inside story about Meghan Markle's journey from minor actress and attempted activist to the woman powerful enough to drive a wedge within the British Royal Family. After a childhood spent on Hollywood film sets, Meghan Markle fought hard for stardom. But even when she landed her breakthrough role on Suits, her dream of worldwide celebrity remained elusive until she met the man who would change her life--Prince Harry. Their whirlwind romance culminated with Meghan's ultimate fairy tale ending: their 2018 wedding at Windsor Castle. Finally, the world was her stage. It seemed that the dizzying success of the wedding between the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex marked the beginning of a fresh era for the British Royal Family. Yet, within one tumultuous year, the dream became a nightmare. In the aftermath of the infamous Megxit split and their Oprah Winfrey interview, the increasingly toxic re

Calling all Raina Telgemeier fans! The bestselling graphic novel series Katie the Catsitter is now available in a purr-fectly irresistible boxed set! Includes two books filled with friendship, heroes, and cats (lots of cats)!Book 1: Katie the CatsitterKatie is dreading the summer without her best friends, until she gets a job catsitting for a mysterious neighbor who has 217 cats! (And they're not exactly . . . normal cats!) Is Katie's neighbor really a supervillain? Book 2: Katie the Catsitter: Best Friends for NeverSchool’s starting and all of Katie’s friends are mad at her! With the help of 217 out-of-the-ordinary cats, can Katie fix things and be the friend she’s always meant to be? “Readers will revel in the heroic antics.” –The New York Times

Press the buttons to hear the music in this time-traveling journey around the world, as young readers embark on a magical adventure through the history of music! Stopping off at 12 key chronologically organized moments in history, in different places around the world, readers meet a great musician in each, and can press their instruments to hear a clip of their musical masterpieces! From 1600s England, where you can hear the harpsichord play Greensleeves, to 18th Century Munich, where you can hear Mozart's piano sonata, to a classical Indian raga in 1700s Udaipur, to New York in the 1940s, where readers can press Charlie Parker's saxophone to hear bebop Jazz, this book will teach children about cultural history, famous musicians and musical genres all while wanting to press the buttons and hear the music again and again. Each musician tells you about where they live, how their music was inspired, and what it means to them, teaching children about the origins of these most magical melod

Focusing on Albert Sanguinetti from his early life to his retirement from the legal sector, including his tenures in Gibraltar, Kenya, and Hong Kong, this biography provides an in-depth view of the life of a prominent figure in the legal field in the late twentieth century. It is written from an objective, external viewpoint and paints a colourful and lively picture of Sanguinetti in a voice that could almost be his own. Using Sanguinetti’s life experiences, the biographer touches on various historical events, including the Mau Mau revolution in Kenya and the 1957 riots in Hong Kong, and details the social and political problems of the times, such as lingering colonialism, class structure issues, and human rights violations, among others. These glimpses of history through Sanguinetti’s eyes are accessible, thought-provoking, and truly representative of the man himself.Offering a well-rounded image of the eccentric subject, this book fulfils Sanguinetti’s common response to questions ab

Big, Bad Battle Of The Bionic Booger Boy Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculouys Robo-Boogers (Captain Underpants #7)The Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People (Captain Underpants #8)The Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers (Captain Underpants #9)Captain Underpants and Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers (Captain Underpants #10)Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 (Captain Underpants #11)Captain Underpants #12: Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot (Captain Underpants #12)

Tells the story of Hilma af Klint, who created the first-ever abstract paintings, showing people an invisible worldThe first children's picture book on Hilma af Klint and her pioneering work.Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) began painting her abstract and highly symbolic images as early as 1906, long before Kandinsky and Malevich arrived at what is generally regarded as the birth of modern abstract art. She was heavily influenced by spiritual ideologies and claimed that she painted on instruction from the spirit world, for the future. Until recently overlooked by art historians, she is now lauded around the world, and will be the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in 2023.This book is not only about Hilma af Klint's art, but also about the magic that surrounded her. Brimming with quality reproductions of the artist's work and with illustrations by Karin Eklund, it will appeal to all children wanting to learn more about the thrilling life and work of this groundbreaking artist.

深受喜愛的《Magic Tree House》系列改編為全彩漫畫版，全新形式帶來熟悉的驚奇與冒險。本套書收錄四部經典篇章：從恐龍時代、黑夜騎士、古墓謎團到海盜秘寶，Jack與Annie透過魔法樹屋穿越時空，展開想像力十足的旅程。畫風清晰生動，情節保留原作魅力，適合剛接觸長篇故事的小讀者，也為小讀者開啟閱讀的大門。The #1 bestselling chapter book is now a graphic novel! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this giftable boxed set!There's a mysterious tree house in the woods and it's filled with books! Where did the tree house come from? Jack and Annie aren't sure. The real question is, where will it take them?Get whisked away with Jack and Annie in their first four adventures, now as graphic novels! This boxed set includes Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon.Series Overview: Magic Tree House Graphic Novel Pub Plan:Summer 21: Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic NovelFall 21: The Knight at Dawn Graphic Novel; Magic Tree House Graphic Novel 2-book Boxed SetSummer 22: Mummies in the Morning Graphic NovelFall 22: Pirates Past Noon Graphic

1901夜幕低垂，一艘船靜靜地靠近奧圖曼王朝的第29個領地—明赫瑞亞島。船上載著帕奇贊公主、她的醫生丈夫與御用化學家，他們各自都有不同的任務，而明赫瑞亞島即將面臨一場大災難，流言四起…一場瘟疫正被擴散。1901. Night draws in. With the stealth of a spy vessel, the royal ship Azizye approaches the famous vistas of Mingheria.'An emerald build of pink stone'. The 29th state of the ailing Ottoman Empire. The ship carries Princess Pakize, the daughter of a deposed sultan, her doctor husband, and the Royal Chemist, Bonkowski Pasha.Each of them holds a separate mission. Not all of them will survive the weeks ahead. Because Mingheria is on the cusp of catastrophe.There are rumours of plague - rumours some in power will try to suppress. But plague is not the only killer. Soon, the eyes of the world will turn to this ancient island, where the future of a fragile empire is at stake, in an epic and playful mystery of passion, fear, scandal and murder, from one of history's master storytellers.

Relive iconic moments from Michael Jordan, Jackie Robinson, Simone Biles, Team USA Hockey, and more through illustrated replays of 25 of the greatest moments in sportsThis richly illustrated book highlights the achievements and stories of notable athletes―male, female, able-bodied and Paralympians―from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than 20 sports, making it a treasure trove for all the family to share. So sit back and enjoy sport’s greatest moments as a read-aloud story from the comfort of your armchair.

本書透過深度訪談與作者親身經歷，描寫第二代移民同志男性在洛杉磯成長的種種掙扎。他們在父母的期待與社會的沉默中摸索自我，常在家庭中避談性傾向，在學校與社區中感受孤立。書中呈現的不只是出櫃的過程，更細緻描寫他們如何建立自己的社群、尋找情感支撐。Ocampo從自己作為菲裔美籍同志的視角出發，與他人經歷交織出一段段複雜卻真實的生命故事。這是一本關於身份認同、文化衝突與情感連結的作品，讓人看見「成為自己」背後那條不易的路。The stories of second-generation immigrant gay men coming of age in Los Angeles Growing up in the shadow of Hollywood, the gay sons of immigrants featured in Brown and Gay in LA could not have felt further removed from a world where queerness was accepted and celebrated. Instead, the men profiled here maneuver through family and friendship circles where masculinity dominates, gay sexuality is unspoken, and heterosexuality is strictly enforced. For these men, the path to sexual freedom often involves chasing the dreams while resisting the expectations of their immigrant parents--and finding community in each other. Ocampo also details his own story of reconciling his queer Filipino American identity and those of men like him. He shows what it was like for these young men to grow up

週四謀殺俱樂部再次出擊！十年前一樁沒有屍體的謀殺懸案，讓幾位熟年偵探再度被捲入解謎遊戲中，而與此同時一位仇敵卻突然拜訪伊莉莎白，帶著殺意與一把槍！其他成員能夠及時破解懸案並拯救伊莉莎白嗎？A new mystery is afoot in the third book in the Thursday Murder Club series from record-breaking, bestselling author Richard Osman.----------It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill. . . or be killed.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?** PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! **----------WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE MAN WHO DIED TWICE'A thing of joy . . . Richard has a natural sense of humour' KATE ATKINSON'I absolutely lo

在以珀耳修斯為中心的故事裡，梅杜莎註定成為令人膽寒的邪惡怪物。美麗聰慧、虔心奉獻的神殿祭司何以成為詛咒下的駭人女妖？當我們撥開這層僅剩恐懼與惡的扁平形象後，才能看見在幾乎被化約成相貌醜陋的殘忍毒婦之前，她所經歷的悲慘遭遇。繼柔卡絲塔與卡利俄佩，Natalie Hayne再次把說故事的權利，還給神話裡被寥寥數語帶過的女性角色。'Witty, gripping, ruthless' - Margaret Atwood via Twitter'Beautiful and moving' - Neil Gaiman via Twitter'So to mortal men, we are monsters. Because of our flight, our strength. They fear us, so they call us monsters.’Medusa is the sole mortal in a family of gods. Growing up with her Gorgon sisters, she begins to realize that she is the only one who experiences change, the only one who can be hurt. And her mortal lifespan gives her an urgency that her family will never know.When the sea god Poseidon commits an unforgivable act in the temple of Athene, the goddess takes her revenge where she can – and Medusa is changed forever. Writhing snakes replace her hair, and her gaze now turns any living creature to stone. The power cannot be controlled: Medusa can look at nothing without destroying it. She is condemned to a life of sha

電影《贖罪》原著小說作者伊恩•麥克伊旺全新作品，描寫主人翁羅蘭德，行過從二戰終末直至現今的歷史波瀾，在愛、傷痛、漂泊之中，嘗試解答對自身存在的疑問：我們是否能在不傷害他人的情況下，全然活出自我？The mesmerising new novel from Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement. The world is forever changing. But for so many of us, old wounds run deep. Lessons is an intimate yet universal story of love, regret and a restless search for answers.'The supreme novelist of his generation' Sunday Times'McEwan is one of the most accomplished craftsmen of plot and prose' New York Times'A true master' Daily TelegraphWhile the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.Twenty-five years later, as the radiation from the Chernobyl disaster spreads across Europe, Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes and he is forced to confront the reality of his root

本書描寫一名成長於 1990 年代巴黎的少女，正站在童年與青春期的交界，面對學校、身體變化與失敗恐懼帶來的壓力，逐漸陷入情緒低潮。就在此時，她迷上了披頭四的音樂，旋律與想像成為陪伴她度過不安時刻的力量。作品以柔和畫風呈現內心世界，被多家媒體肯定為細膩描寫成長與情緒的圖像小說。A coming-of-age story that explores adolescence, failure...and the Beatles. This is the story of a girl growing up in the 1990s - a middle-schooler who finds herself lost in the gulf between childhood and adolescence, developing paralyzing fears of failure, school, other people, and her own changing body. Along the way, she becomes obsessed with the Beatles... which might be just what she needs to find her way back to being okay. Yeah yeah yeah!

A safe, no-mess, and fun way to celebrate Hanukkah! Pop up the menorah and add a sturdy paper candle for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah!Discover fun and festive Hanukkah collectibles and a stunningly detailed pop-up menorah in this unique Hanukkah decoration and activity. This is the perfect way to celebrate the Festival of Lights!Open a new pocket each night to discover a paper candle to place on the menorah. Fun, interactive, and fire-free, Hanukkah Pop-Up Calendar is a beautiful addition to your holidays!NEW HANUKKAH TRADITION: Count down the eight nights of Hanukkah by opening a pocket each night to discover a new paper candle to place on the pop-up menorah.FIRE-FREE FUN: A safe way to “light” the menorah for all ages.

Featuring asilver-foil-embossed cloth cover, aribbon markerandsprayed silver edges, this gorgeous volume is filled withbeautiful illustrations and precise notes detailing the secret life of mermaids.In 1872, intrepid (fictional) explorer Darcy Delamare disguised herself as a man to claim a place on board the (real life) scientific expedition of the HMSChallenger.She made a record of her findings on the trip, recounting the extraordinary sea creatures she witnessed: creatures that, until now, nobody had believed really existed... mermaids!Following on from the beautiful A Natural History of Fairies and A Natural History of Magick, this beautifully illustrated vintage album is filled with descriptions and illustrations of Delamare's findings, from tales of mermaids in ancient lore to more recent sightings as well as facts on the beliefs and superstitionssurrounding these elusive creatures.Children will delight in discovering the anatomy, behaviour and lifecycles of the Merfolk and how th

Look, it's Moo Moo Cow (Felt Flaps) Look, it's Roar Roar Lion (Felt Flaps) Look, It's Twit Twoo Owl (Felt Flaps) Look, it's Woof Woof Dog (Felt Flaps) Introducing an exciting multi-sensory board book series written by Camilla Reid, with illustrations from acclaimed collage artist Clare Youngs!All pre-schoolers will adore Clare Youngs' friendly animals with their high-contrast collage artwork, decorative foil highlights and signature animal noises - but there's a tiny creature to find behind a tuggable felt flap on each spread, too! In this book, you'll meet Munch Munch Rabbit, Glub Glub Fish, Quack Quack Duck and Woof Woof Dog herself. With a final 'recap' animal noises page, and the question, "But what noise do YOU make?", little readers will enjoy lifting the last flap and saying 'hello' to themselves in the surprise mirror!Visually gorgeous and with a genuinely engaging hide-and-seek narrative, this is a stunning new series from the author behind some of Nosy Crow's bestselling pre-

The Carnival of the Animals (硬頁音效書) Press each embedded sound button to listen to specially arranged music from Camille Saint-Saens's famous Carnival of the Animals. The pages also have half die-cuts revealing the artwork on the layer below.The Animal Orchestra Plays Mozart (硬頁音效書) In this wonderful sound book, an Animal Orchestra goes around the forest playing Mozart to all the different animals, and while they’re doing it they tell us a little bit about Mozart and his life. A fun way to be introduced to the most famous tunes by Mozart while sharing a quiet time with your child.Animal Orchestra Plays Beethoven (硬頁音效書) Children can discover the magic of Betthoven by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travel through the animal world playing five different pieces of Beethoven's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustrations and spellbinding music are a perfect introduction to o

Usborne First Jigsaws: Trucks (8款2片拼圖+書)Usborne First Jigsaws: Things that go (4款4片拼圖+書)Usborne First Jigsaws: Dinosaurs (4款4片拼圖+書)Little transport enthusiasts will love this boxed set of eight simple jigsaws and a book about trucks. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, while the 24-page book is perfect for reading together. Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them develop problem solving and finger control skills.

一本全方位探索人類善意的百科繪本。從作者自身經歷到知名歷史人物與事件，良善不分大小，也不只幫助到他人，更能讓我們自己活得更健康、擁有更好的生活。這本美麗、滿載知識歷史的良善之書，將啟發讀者…Let’s Be Kind！Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational stories from around the world. Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of our species and to making our world a better place.Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the rights of others Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to the homeless, and many others. The joyous and awe-inspiring stories in this book will encourage young readers to be kind to others. And being kind, ev

The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection (聖誕降臨曆)書本尺寸 58.0cm*35.5cm*2cm 小書尺寸 12.0cm*9.5cm有24本小書藏在24個小信封袋裡，每天打開一個，全部都打開的時候，聖誕節就到了。這24本小書，是知名童書作家Julia Donaldson與Axel Scheffler經典作品的主題活動書，最適親子一起期待倒數聖誕。Count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity, puzzle and game books, based on the bestselling picture books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.• Enjoy a book every day with this fantastic festive collection, including colouring, drawing and activity books based on the family-favourite picture books, TheGruffalo, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale and more. Plus lots of family fun with games and quizzes to enjoy together.• With twenty-four mini books collected together in a beautiful hardback presentation case with tie ribbon, The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection is perfect for sharing together every day of advent.• Increase in popularity of non-chocolate children's advent calendars – appealing to parent

I thought I had made myself clear. I want something that conveys her majesty, her bloodline. Do you understand? She is no ordinary mortal.Treat her thus.'Florence, the 1560s. Lucrezia, third daughter of Cosimo de' Medici, is free to wander the palazzo at will, wondering at its treasures and observing its clandestine workings. But when her older sister dies on the eve of marriage to Alfonso d'Este, ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father to accept on her behalf.Having barely left girlhood, Lucrezia must now make her way in a troubled court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed.Perhaps most mystifying of all is her husband himself, Alfonso. Is he the playful sophisticate her appears before their wedding, the aesthete happiest in the company of artists and musicians, or the ruthless politician before whom even his formidable sisters seem to

坐穩了！從獨木舟到雙輪戰車，全彩插圖搭配詳盡介紹，讓喜愛交通工具的大小讀者一目了然 ：世界各地，從古到今，這些代步工具是如何載著人類往未來推進，同時一步步形塑了如今世界。祝旅途愉快！A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children’s author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .

An official lift-the-flap box set for two of the most-watched shows on CBeebies!Featuring four fun lift-the-flap books, this gift set guides early learners to recognise numbers up to 100 and practise and develop their mathematic skills with the Numberblocks, and to recognise letters A to Z, use phonics skills to read and build words, and match words to pictures with the Alphablocks.

From dapper parties with Gatsby in 1920s New York to sailing the ocean in search of the monstrous white whale Moby Dick, discover American literature’s most iconic classics adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.This 10-book box set includes The Great Gatsby, Little Women, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Moby Dick, The Call of the Wild, The Age of Innocence, The Portrait of a Lady, Twelve Years a Slave, Rip Van Winkle and The Last of the Mohicans.

《The Usborne Advent Bookshelf》是一套充滿節慶氣氛的24冊聖誕倒數繪本。從12月1日開始，每天讀一本故事，隨著書頁展開，聖誕節也一步步靠近。故事內容橫跨經典童話、節日故事與永恆名作——從〈灰姑娘〉、〈小紅帽〉、〈鞋匠與小精靈〉到〈小氣財神〉與〈雪后〉，構成一座童話書櫃。無論是親子共讀或自我沉浸，皆能在每晚的閱讀中感受節慶的期待與溫暖。This enchanting advent boxset contains a wonderful, ready-made library of 24 beautifully illustrated storybooks. Count down the days to Christmas with magical tales of princes and princesses, elves and emperors, a puppet and even a dinosaur. A mix of fairy tales, traditional stories and timeless classics, the stories offer something for everyone. As the big day approaches, there are plenty of festive treats to share, including The 12 Days of Christmas, A Christmas Carol and, of course, the story of the nativity. Even after the excitement of Christmas has faded, the exciting stories in the boxset can be enjoyed again and again, for many years to come.The Usborne Advent Bookshelf 裡面有24本平裝繪本，從12月1日開始，一天一本，讀完24本，聖誕節就來了。這24本繪本，書目如下：01-Cinderella 灰姑娘02-The Dinosaur who lost his Roar 失聲的恐龍03-Little Red Riding Hood

In The Chinese Idea of a University: Phoenix Reborn, Rui Yang conceptualizes the cultural foundations of modern university development in Chinese societies. Instead of focusing on the uniqueness of the societies, this book aims to prove that one educational purpose could be fulfilled via many paths, and that most of the characteristics the university could be found in other institutions of higher learning. Citing the practices of four selected Chinese societies, Yang opposes the existence of an impassable chasm between Chinese and Western ideas of a university and argues that it is possible to combine Chinese and Western ideas of a university. Also, this book is one of the first in English to theorize the Chinese idea of a university. It links the historical events to the present, in a context of an enormous impact of Western academic models and institutions, from the beginning of modern universities in Chinese societies to the contemporary period.

2020臺灣文學獎得獎作品。反覆逃離又折回，陳思宏《鬼地方》。不堪卻無以抵擋的過往猶如鬼魂，形影朦朧卻縈繞不去：如同那些看似終於消失的，定睛一看，原來都仍在原地。BESTSELLING WINNER OF THE TAIWAN LITERATURE AWARDKeith Chen, the desperately yearned for second son of a traditional Taiwanese family with five daughters, refuses to play the role his parochial parents would cast him in. Instead, he chooses to make a life for himself in cosmopolitan Berlin, where he finally finds acceptance as a young gay man. The novel is set about a decade later, on Ghost Festival, the Day of Deliverance.After Keith's release from a maximum security prison, he has nowhere to go but home. With his parents gone, his siblings married, mad, on the lam, or dead, there is nothing left for him there, so it seems. As he explores his uncanny home town, we learn what tore his family apart, and, more importantly, the truth behind the terrible crime Keith committed in Germany.Told in a myriad of voices-both living and dead-and moving through time with deceptive ease, Ghost Town is a mesmerizing stor

How can questions lead to the biggest breakthroughs and successes? In the latest edition of the bestselling classic, Marilee Adams shares that great results begin with great questions. When we're looking for answers, we often forget to take the time to ask the right questions. But, as Marilee Adams shows, intentionally using questions helps us make wiser choices, find solutions, and transform our personal and professional lives. Change Your Questions, Change Your Life is an international bestseller with over 400,000 copies sold. The new edition has been revised and updated throughout with: new anecdotes, updates to the story, and fresh material on mindset, culture, change, and inquiring leadership. In addition, there will be a brand-new chapter that incorporates neuroscience, explaining why our brains can stay stuck in Judger mindsets and how we can switch to Learner mindsets. Drawing on decades of research and experience as a coach and consultant, Adams uses a highly interesting and e

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This visually extraordinary book presents the history of medicine as it has never been seen before... perfect for readers aged 9+. From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of experiments, trials and breakthroughs.Humankind's battle to stay alive has been horrifying, bizarre and exhilarating, and there is still a long way to go. Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of medicine in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped. With expert text written by pharmacy historian, Briony Hudson and stunning graphic artwork by Nick Taylor.

Daisy Darker's family were as dark as dark can be, when one of them died all of them lied and pretended not to see . . .Daisy Darker is arriving at her grandmother's house for her eightieth birthday. It is Halloween, and Seaglass - the crumbling Cornish house perched upon its own tiny private island - is at one with the granite rocks it sits on. The Darker family haven't all been in the same place for over a decade, and when the tide comes in they'll be cut off from the rest of the world for eight hours.When the tide goes back out, nothing will ever be the same again, because one of them is a killer . . .