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Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. This elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then journey alongside Odysseus in the Odyssey, as he voyages home, battling mythical creatures and evading vengeful gods along the way. These classics of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable human spirit. Filled with iconic heroes, unforgettable gods, and legendary battles, Homer's poems offer gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Fans of Greek mythology and classical literature will fall in love with this stunning hardcover edition, featuring gorgeous foil cover detail, decorative endpa

Why do ships sink? What really happens when they go down? Join Dr Profundo on a voyage across the world’s waters to uncover the astonishing true stories behind real-life shipwrecks. With more than 50 fascinating case studies uncovering the mysteries surrounding shipwrecks beneath the waves, The Shipwreck Atlas offers a captivating journey through maritime history and discovery. Written by Jo Arnold, a trusted voice in children’s books, this immersive guide provides an expert yet accessible look at what lies hidden on the seabed. For example, readers will learn about: *The Mary Rose, a shipwreck which left historians scratching their heads for centuries. *The SS Gairsoppa which sank in just twenty minutes. *The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror which were trapped in ice before sinking in Arctic Waters in 1848. *SS Sultana’s deadly explosion on the Mississippi River. *. . . and many more extraordinary stories from across the world’s waters. Each spread features full-bleed artwork and engaging an

A National Bestseller - Recommended by Financial Times as "What to Read in 2025" "The central argument of Our Dollar, Your Problem--that the greenback's pre-eminence was never guaranteed and might plausibly be overturned--could hardly be more timely."--The Economist A leading economist explores the global rise of the U.S. dollar and shows why its future stability is far from assured Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America's currency might not have reached today's lofty pinnacle without a certain amount of good luck. Drawing in part on his own experiences, including with policymakers and world leaders, Kenneth Rogoff animates the remarkable postwar run of the dollar--how it beat out the Japanese yen, the Soviet ruble, and the euro--and the challenges it faces today from crypto and the Chinese yuan, the end of reliably low inflation and interest rates, political instability, and the fracturing of the dollar bloc. Americans cannot take for granted that the Pax Dollar era will last in

From theNew York Timesbestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States, sparking a global revolution of young leaders—until one of them is murdered and he’s the prime suspect.**The first edition ofYoung Worldis presented in brilliant neon color, with over 150 nuke-orange visuals, fizzy orange-and-blue stained edges, full-color designed endpapers, and a neon-orange cover case.**"This book is a damn revolution." —Nic Stone, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofDear MartinAmerica is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost all faith in their leaders. As a pivotal election approaches, Benton Young, a high school senior trying to impress a girl, impulsively uploads a video, daring everyone to interfere with the vote and write him in for President. The video explodes online, igniting election chaos and a national revolt, until the Supreme Court intervenes to put Benton in the White House. Gal

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英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 1 - I Like Food I Like Food從一日三餐到特色美食，暢聊飲食的必備字彙＆句型全收錄！精彩圖文搭配多元見習， 陪孩子練習用生活化的英文，精準表達飲食好惡與習慣、餐廳點餐更加自信流暢。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 3 – Party Time Party Time！是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括：邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起學習打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 5 - Cats, Dogs, And More Cats, Dogs, And More 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一，教導孩子與毛夥伴間的相處之道，學習當個負責任的主人！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 Cats, Dogs, And More 陪伴孩子練習用英文探索毛小孩的生活習性、思辨飼養寵物的利弊。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn 6 -A Big, Blue Marble A Big, Blue Marble 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一。一起俯瞰世界知名地標，前進海洋大陸，打開國際視野的第一步！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 A Big, Blue Marble 陪孩子學習用英文認識全球多樣地景、揭開藍色星球的神秘面紗。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ 自然發音拼讀系列Phonics Step-By-Step 5：Gliding Vowels 《Phonics Step-By-Step 5：Gliding Vowels》是自然發音拼讀系列的第五冊為Gliding Vowels，又被稱作為Diphthong (雙母音) ，是以兩個字母為主軸，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，如：a_l、a_u、a_w、o_i、o_y、o_o、u_e、o_u、o_w 等音組，會在發音時從第一個字

《懼裂/The Substance》的血腥逆齡，遇上《黃色臉孔/Yellowface》的身份竊取：Kelly Yang 寫下好萊塢最殘酷的換血遊戲。在本書《The Take》中，Kelly Yang 以冷冽而犀利的筆調，展開一場關於青春、權力與掠奪的心理角力。落魄的亞裔美籍作家 Maggie Wang，收到一筆難以拒絕的提議：過氣的好萊塢製片 Ingrid Parker 願意支付三百萬美元，換取十次實驗性「逆齡」療程，由 Maggie 作為輸血夥伴。對 Ingrid 而言，這是挽救事業與青春的機會；對 Maggie 而言，則是翻身與實現寫作夢想的門票。交易很快超出金錢層面，成為一場互相利用、彼此試探的心理博弈。隨著權力天平傾斜，兩人都開始質疑：成功的代價是什麼？又該由誰來承擔？本書被形容為「The Substance meets Yellowface」，兼具話題性與娛樂性，直指年齡焦慮與族裔權力結構。Addictive, timely, and hugely entertaining, The Take is a novel about how far you'd go to have it all - and who you might sacrifice to get it. Perfect for fans of Yellowface and The Other Black Girl.'The Substance meets Yellowface' PEOPLE'A juicy, twisty take on aging, success, and race . . . sure to be one of the hottest books of spring' MARIE CLAIRE----------------THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO GET AHEAD IN THIS WORLD - YOU EITHER MAKE SOMETHING OR TAKE SOMETHING.Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her c

全球發燒烘焙經典！翻譯六國語言，《紐約時報》、《華盛頓郵報》都推薦的暢銷飲食專書，中文版隆重上市！★ 2025「詹姆斯‧比爾德書籍獎─烘焙與甜點類」（James Beard Foundation Book Awards）★ 2024《星期日泰晤士報》年度飲食書（The Times and Sunday Times Food Book of the Year）★ 2024「茱莉亞‧柴爾德首作獎」（IACP Julia Child First Book Award）★ 2024「英國食物作家協會年度首作獎 」（Guild of Food Writers First Book Award）★ 2024「安德烈‧西蒙飲食書獎」（André Simon Food & Drink Book Award）這本由名廚作家妮可拉．蘭姆以「烘焙」為根柢，所撰寫的「食材X技術X配方」百科，不僅一出版就榮登英國Waterstones、WHSmith 等大型書店暢銷榜，更拿下美國Amazon烘焙甜點類暢銷第1名！英國國寶級大廚奈傑‧史萊特（Nigel Slater）也讚譽：「每一頁，都是一堂烘焙大師課！」堂本麵包店創辦人陳撫洸 專文推薦SEASON Cuisine Pâtissiartism主廚洪守誠WUnique pâtisserie吳一無二法式甜點主廚吳宗剛Quelques Pâtisseries某某法式甜點主廚賴卉雋LaiBonheur Bonne Heure Pâtisserie創辦人Claire L.── 一致強推！奶油如何化作酥脆的可頌？蛋白如何變成輕盈柔軟的蛋糕？為何僅僅兩度的差異，就可能讓卡士達從滑順變成結塊？……妮可拉．蘭姆憑藉多年專業廚房的實戰經驗與對烘焙的熱情，將那些烘焙人困惑、不解，甚至只能憑直覺完成的麵包與甜點製作過程，整理並轉化為一套邏輯化、系統化的烘焙知識，寫成這本深入淺出的作品。她將帶領你探索烘焙魔法背後的科學原理，一步步理解每一個步驟的「為什麼」，並幫助你培養屬於自己的「烘焙第六感」，真正消除對烘焙失敗的恐懼。書中不僅完整解構烘焙理論──從關鍵成分（油脂、麵粉、蛋、糖）與核心技術原理（質地、色澤、發酵與膨脹等），並透過精美插圖與圖表，讓你清楚理解烘焙每一個環節如何運作。本書收錄超過100道可反覆練習的食譜，並依所需時間與難度分類：「一個下午即可完成」

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Wilder Girls, and The Grace Year, The Verdant Cage is a gripping dystopian thriller about rebellion, survival, and the terrifying cost of uncovering the truth.The Wall was built to keep them safe. Or so they thought.For as long as seventeen-year-old apothecary Rose Allgood can remember, the towering stone Wall surrounding Noah’s Valley has protected her people. No one leaves. No one fights. And no one questions why.But their paradise has been hiding its thorns. When Rose’s mother becomes the Valley’s first murder victim and her twin brother is swiftly condemned, she alone is searching for the real killer. Determined to find the truth, she follows a trail of hidden messages, forbidden knowledge, and whispers of a past no one dares to rememb

★ 從「為什麼不能坐行李轉盤？」開始的超真實機場導覽★ 超細節插畫，宛如《威利在哪裡》式尋寶閱讀體驗★ 回答孩子最敢問的問題，安撫第一次搭機焦慮★ 全新「幕後運作」知識系列首發作，7歲以上必讀機場，不只是旅程的起點，更是一座巨大的秘密基地。當孩子問：「行李會不會搞丟？」「掃描器會看到我裸體嗎？」「可以帶蛇上飛機嗎？」這本書用清楚又幽默的方式一一解答。從報到櫃檯、安檢通道、行李分揀中心，到駕駛艙與塔台控制室，本書帶領讀者深入國際機場的幕後運作。透過層層拆解與趣味問答，讓孩子理解飛機如何安全起飛、數百件行李如何準確送達目的地。由芬蘭插畫家 Maxim Usik 以細節筆觸呈現，每一跨頁都藏著小故事與驚喜，既像《威利在哪裡》的尋寶遊戲，又像Richard Scarry的熱鬧城市圖景。這不只是知識書，更是幫助孩子理解、安心與期待飛行旅程的最佳陪伴。Airports reveals the busy and complex world of an international airport to discover exactly how it works.Airports are complex and fast-moving environments filled with people traveling across the globe and workers keeping it all going---and there are so many questions about how they work: How do the bags get to the planes? Why can't people ride the luggage carousels? Do suitcases get mixed up? Do body scanners show people naked? Can snakes ride on a plane? Why can't we open the windows on the plane? And where do planes go at night? These are just a few of the questions answered in this entertaining, informative, and th

Science and technology is a part of our past, present and future. It makes up everything we do and everything we are. This revised and updated edition of The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia is an exciting and essential go-to science resource for children aged 7+ and all the family. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia explores key scientific fields including space and time, technology, power, the human body and the environment. This newly revised fourth edition has been fully updated by expert authors to include the latest groundbreaking discoveries in the world of science, including SpaceX launches, the fight against climate change, and the advancement of AI. Kingfisher's encyclopedias are award-winning, information-packed reference books for all the family, saving hours of unguided internet trawling. The new, updated editions are beautiful versions of these trusted favorites - perfect for gifts and reference alike. If you want one science encyclopedia, this is it!

The American who opened women's higher education in KoreaLulu E. Frey served in Korea for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church beginning in 1893. She became a teacher and later principal at Ewha, the country's first girls' school. There, Christian principles were taught along with academic subjects, hygiene, and the sanctity of the woman-centered domestic sphere. The precepts of evangelical Christianity merged with seemingly liberating ideals of modernity. In 1910, the year Japan officially annexed Korea, Frey established Ewha's college program. Many of the young women who studied at Ewha became the first female teachers, nurses, and doctors in Korea and joined a rising cohort of "New Women" across East Asia.These previously unpublished letters offer intimate insight into the work of running, expanding, and raising funds for a school during the political turmoil and wars that marked the end of the Joseon Dynasty, the short-lived Korean Empire, and th

Fate doesn't favour the wicked. From the #1 bestselling Twisted Sisters, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, comes the explosive third installment in their Zodiac Academy spin-off series. Full blurb coming soon. ***This is an enemies-to-lovers romantasy series set in the same world as Zodiac Academy, but it's a dark and villainous tale of its own. You haven't met tainted souls like these before or enemies that hate each other as deeply as these characters do. You'll be left gasping for breath and aching for more of the dark and twisted Fae who lurk between the pages and they might just be irredeemable...***

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive--the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare--and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium's place has thrown everything into disarray. Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide--Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar. At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the my

From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning— based on unprecedented access— with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries and his game-changing company.Even by the standard of a tech industry stacked with so-called visionary leaders possessed of the godspark of genius, Demis Hassabis is universally recognized as a special case. Born poor in North London to immigrant parents, a dominant chess prodigy by age five and wizard coder in his teens, he turned down a seven figure offer before he turned 18 to feed his insatiable scientific curiosity at Cambridge. Later, he added a neuroscience PhD to his computer science skills to pursue the dream of artificial general intelligence, his ultimate goal to solve the world’s hardest problems and usher in an era of super-abundance. And along with a small group of fellow travelers around the world, that is the path he is very much still on, winning a Nobel Prize along

[名家名著] 37 Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs中文版：掌握軟體開發中的錯誤、取捨與關鍵決策 Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs: How to make good programming decisions ❝Teddy長期研究Pattern Language，有一個很深的體會：每一個設計決策，都只是「局部的回應」。真正困難的，是把這些局部組織成一個和諧的整體。 AI可以提供大量「局部解法」，但整合這些解法需要的，是對「這個團隊、這個市場、這個時間點」的情境理解。這種情境沒辦法完全寫成規格書，因為它牽涉到人的能力邊界、組織的演進節奏、技術債的承受極限。這些東西每個專案都不一樣，而且會隨時間改變。這不是AI的context window再怎麼變大就能解決的問題。 要看見整體，不能只盯著零件。AI幫你把門檻拉低之後，真正稀缺的能力，是在眾多可能性之中，做出有脈絡、能長期承擔的選擇。不是盲目的節制，而是清楚知道代價之後，有意識地決定扛下哪些、放掉哪些。 如果鄉民們希望自己在AI時代，不只是會下提示詞的PM，而是能為系統負責的架構師，那麼這本書值得細細品味。❞ ────「搞笑談軟工」板主Teddy Chen　專文推薦 ❝在軟體工程的實務現場，幾乎沒有哪一個決策是「免費」的。每一次選擇某種架構、某種設計模式、某種API風格，或某種錯誤處理策略，實際上都意味著放棄其他可能性。這些放棄，往往不會在當下立即顯現代價，而是潛伏在未來的維護成本、效能瓶頸、擴充困難、組織協作摩擦與技術債之中。 《Software Mistakes and Tradeoffs中文版》所關注的，正是這些在實際上線系統（production systems）中反覆出現的取捨問題。本書並不試圖建立一套抽象理論，而是從具體情境出發：在特定背景、限制與壓力之下，團隊如何做出選擇？有哪些替代方案？當時忽略了什麼？哪些後果在事後才浮現？哪些判斷其實是合理的，只是代價延後到未來？ 這樣的視角，使本書成為一本極具實務厚度的工程決策紀錄。❞ ────博碩文化資深編輯與翻譯　盧國鳳 ❝真希望我能在職涯更早期就讀到這本書。書中濃縮了許多從實務中得來的寶貴經驗。❞ ────Dave Corun，Avanade ❝清楚而精準地總結了多年軟體工程實務的精華，新手與老手都值

【普立茲獎大師路易絲．愛德利屈：二十年磨一劍，幻化而成的魔幻生命圖譜】「巨蟒之吻，或許標記了智慧，或許預示了憂傷，又或者，它僅僅是極致生命經驗中那份荒謬的出口。」當代美國文學靈魂人物、普立茲獎與美國國家圖書獎雙料得主－Louise Erdrich，帶著她醞釀二十載的短篇小說集 Python's Kiss 震撼回歸。這不只是一本書，這是一场長達二十年的文字朝聖，收錄了她筆下最具想像力、最溫柔也最殘酷的人間百態。在這些故事裡，平凡與超現實只有一線之隔：【荒誕的執著】：一名少女決定將餘生託付給一顆石頭，尋求永恆的沉默。【數位的報復】：一名女子潛入企業私有的「來世」，只為向死去的父親發起復仇。【生命的震撼】：部落報紙編輯從兒子口中聽聞了一個超越她生命認知的神秘故事。【孤獨的共鳴】：從尋求安定的移民農民，到面對民謠歌手小偷的男人，愛德利屈寫盡了平凡人的不凡時刻。本書不僅收錄了大師級的文字，更特別邀請作者的女兒、藝術家 Aza Erdrich Abe 為故事親自操刀插畫。母女間的創意對話，為文字注入了視覺上的啟示與深度，讓這部作品成為值得珍藏的藝術品。From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich, a captivating collection of short stories It was as though I was chosen--marked out by the python's kiss for wisdom or maybe sorrow. Or perhaps, I think now, a sense of the ridiculous in extremes of experience. Also, I hoped for a long life. WRITTEN OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES, Louise Erdrich's magnificent story collection features a range of characters--a tribal newsletter editor whose son tells her a story that nothing in her experience can enc

★ 超人氣倫敦主題聲音書，全新升級可充電版本★ 一按就響！10種真實倫敦聲音，沉浸式探索城市★ 大開本×鮮豔插圖，啟發幼兒觀察與互動★ 邊找邊玩！每頁都有神祕「皇冠小偷」等你發現準備出發，來一趟熱鬧的倫敦之旅！本書收錄十種真實倫敦聲音，孩子只需按下按鈕，就能聽見雙層巴士、地鐵廣播與大笨鐘鐘聲，彷彿親臨城市現場。搭配色彩鮮明的插圖，呈現自然史博物館、動物園與白金漢宮等場景，讓孩子在探索中觀察與學習。書中還藏有皇冠小偷等互動元素，增添趣味，是一本結合聲音、遊戲與認知的優質啟蒙書。Explore London in this fun rechargeable sound book, with ten press the page noises and bright busy scenes.The London Noisy Book is packed full of sounds, including a genuine Big Ben chime and ''mind the gap'' recording. Beautifully illustrated by Marion Billet, with lots to spot and talk about, young children will love playing the noises, as they discover the sights of hustling, bustling London town.Watch out for beeping double-decker buses, find out who''s roaring at the Natural History Museum, listen to the monkeys chitter chatter at London Zoo . . . then finish off the day with a trip to Buckingham Palace. And look out for the naughty crown jewel thief on every page!The perfect gift for little tourists and London fans!Part of Marion Billet''s best

他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，垃圾桶是他們收集工具的好地方！★獲選澳洲圖書協會年度好書‧榮譽獎★暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列--{你知道你的城市，正受到一支由打擊犯罪的鴿子組成的偵探小隊保護嗎？這是真的！}為您介紹垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎！他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們開會及收集工具的好地方。他們解決了棘手的「謎團」！‧城裡各處的混凝土突然莫名其妙地開始融化！‧還有一個小偷在到處偷拔鳥兒們的羽毛！？‧甚至憑空出現一頂會飛的邪惡帽四處作亂……垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎將解開所有謎團，與壞人戰鬥，以保護城市安全！ 打擊犯罪的任務就交給他們！ ◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」――書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」――莎莉·里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」――《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」──彼得·海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子躲進垃圾桶，竟是為了開偵探會議的設定，就覺得真是腦洞大開！到底是怎樣蠢萌又搞笑的一本書啊？（其實光看到封面那張鴿子臉……對，臉最大的那隻！小編就已經先愛上這本書一半了！） 再來看書的內容，書裡的主角小鴿

A celebration of the 10th anniversary of AURORA's2016debut album All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend. It features beautiful pages from her early notebooks andsketches, alongside specially written commentary, exclusive photography, behind-the-scenes footage from earlyconcerts and music shoots, and full album lyrics.

the gripping new novel from the author of global sensation BUTTER‘Tender and thrilling it’s Yuzuki at her best’ ELLE‘I couldn't stop reading’ COSTANZA CASATI‘Unsettling, compelling, richly written’ JODIE HARSH‘Dark, tender, unforgettable’ JANE CASEYThe unmissable new novel of friendship and dangerous obsession from Asako Yuzuki, the award-winning author of the global bestselling sensation Butter.Eriko really wouldn't mind being savaged, if it was her best friend doing the savaging …Eriko's life appears perfect – devoted parents, pristine apartment and a high-flying job in the seafood division of one of Japan's largest trading companies. Her latest project, to reintroduce the controversial Nile perch fish into the Japanese market, is characteristically ambitious. But beneath her flawless surface she is wracked by loneliness.Eriko becomes fascinated with a popular blog written by a housewife, Shōko. Shōko’s posts about eating convenience-store food and her untidy home are the opposite of

Syaman Rapongan is a chronicler of his people, the Tao, an Indigenous community who live on Orchid Island near the island of Taiwan. In Eyes of the Sky, he invites readers to learn the ways of this oceanic world--and to learn to see their own worlds anew through a Tao lens. Employing oral storytelling conventions, Eyes of the Sky opens by recounting the history of the Tao, from their mythic origins to the present day. Its first chapter is narrated by a giant trevally, a fish common to the waters around Orchid Island. It then tells the stories of three generations of a single family--father, son, and grandson--exploring the transformation of Tao society through their encounters with Han-Taiwanese modernity. Syaman Rapongan paints a vivid picture of his homeland--its mountains and seas, flora and fauna, climate and ecology--as well as local culture and customs. In describing fishing practices, canoe building, and conversations with friends from his village, he illustrates the Tao's ecolo

★ 走進希臘神話世界，親自完成英雄試煉★ 破解迷宮×密碼×謎語，沉浸式閱讀新體驗★ 華麗插畫＋機智改寫，讓經典神話秒懂又上癮★ 7歲以上最佳神話入門讀本這不是「看」神話，而是「玩」神話。翻開書頁，你將化身傳奇英雄，踏上屬於自己的冒險任務——解開迷宮，帶冥后珀耳塞福涅重返人間，讓春天再次降臨；加入伊阿宋與阿爾戈英雄的遠征，尋找金羊毛；協助珀爾修斯躲避蛇髮女妖梅杜莎的致命凝視……每一跨頁都是一則精采神話，由童書作家 Catherine Ard 以輕快幽默筆法重新演繹，搭配插畫家 Maria Surducan 精心設計的解謎任務，讓讀者真正成為故事的一部分。除了遊戲與挑戰，書中更附有「Who’s Who」角色介紹與趣味小知識，讓孩子在破關之餘，自然吸收神話背景與人物關係。經典與創意的完美結合，是神話迷與解謎控都會愛不釋手的全新閱讀體驗。A book of Greek myths with a twist! Readers step into the shoes of a legendary hero to solve mazes, crack codes and untangle the riddles that bring lavishly illustrated retellings of classic tales to life.Readers take on their very own quest through the myths of ancient Greece to become a Puzzle Hero.By navigating mazes and labyrinths, cracking codes and solving riddles, they will guide Persephone out of the underworld so Spring can begin, join Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the golden fleece and help Perseus avoid the terrifying gaze of the snake-haired gorgon Medusa, and much more.Every spread features a Gree

A fully illustrated children's edition of Katy Hessel's bestselling adult book The Story of Art Without Men, covering artists from across the globe and throughout history.A beautiful journey through the untold stories of art, adapted from the global sensation The Story of Art Without Men, ideal for readers age 8-14, by expert art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel.Step into the incredible lives of the women artists who have gone uncelebrated for too long.Journey through history, from the Renaissance to the Second World War, and across the globe, from Cornwall to Manhattan, Nigeria, Japan and more, to discover the stories of women who changed the world with their incredible art.You'll learn about the extraordinary lives of freedom fighters, game changers and adventurers - and be astounded by the art they made, with its striking landscapes, hidden messages and calls for women's rights.Based on the bestselling book The Story of Art Without Men, this version includes breathtaking

Winner of the 2026 International Booker PrizeWinner of the 2024 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureWinner of the 2024 Baifang Schell Book Prize for Outstanding Translated Literature from Chinese LanguageA bittersweet story of love between two women, nested in an artful exploration of language, history, and powerMay 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She's been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.Soon a Taiwanese woman--who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name--is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko's travels all over the Land of the South and also prov

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo's punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone? Nana's band Blast is taking off in a big way--from sold-out club dates to potential record deals. But despite all their amazing successes, Nana still feels the threat of Trapnest looming over her. So when Hachi wants to drag Nana to a Trapnest concert in the not-so-secret hope that it will lead to a reconciliation with Ren, she isn't sure if she's ready to see him, let alone if she wants him back. What she does know is that when the Trapnest bassist starts to put the mo

Help your students develop the skills to succeed in Cambridge IGCSE™ Literature in English. The Student’s Book provides an ideal companion to the Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1) and O Level Literature in English syllabuses (0475, 0992, 2010) for examination from 2028, giving students the tools to explore set texts and analyse unseen texts with confidence.

歷史真正重要的不是事實，而是事實與事實之間的關係，或者進一步說，是解釋「如何」及「為何」，這是與我們當下學習歷史的態度差異最大的地方。按司馬遷的態度，歷史不是一堆「What」，重要的是「How and Why」。在個人層次上，一個人為什麼會用這種方式講話做事？作為一個群體，彼此行為之間的互動會產生什麼模式，他們為何如此？某些事情會導致什麼樣的後果？為了達到某種目的又選擇何種手段？這些都在歷史裡，也是我們理解、研究史學時最重要的挑戰。當我們以這樣的視野和方式去整理豐富龐雜的史實，就會對人類行為有一個合理的解釋，從而碰觸到普遍的人類經驗，真正做到以古鑑今，讓歷史對當下現實有所幫助。司馬遷在著作中清楚地展現了這種歷史態度。他用了幾個重要的觀念解釋《史記》的目的。

“我們每個人都是人生路上的旅人，每個人都是一個漂泊的靈魂，漫漫長途，都渴望泊岸。”本書精選徐揚生散文作品中的100句感悟，文字平實雋永，富有哲理，涵蓋了對人生命運、行為處世、教育理念、精神品質的思考。全書中英雙語呈現，圖文並茂，文章配圖為作者創作的AI插畫及書法作品，體現了獨特的審美和藝術風格。“We are all travelers on the road, wandering souls searching for a place to moor.”This book collects 100 insights from essays by Yangsheng Xu, reflecting perceptions on life and destiny, interpersonal conduct, educational philosophy, and spiritual character, with elegant and philosophical wording. Presented in both Chinese and English, it is illustrated with AI paintings and original calligraphy created by the author, which features distinctive aesthetic sense and artistic style.（封面不印簡介）

With more than half a million children's books in its collections, the Library of Congress has everything from beloved classics to forgotten treasures ready for rediscovery. These range from an early American edition of John Newbery's Little Pretty Pocket-Book to twentieth-century classics introducing familiar characters such as Dorothy and Toto or Frog and Toad. In addition to books, the Library holds original artwork by illustrators Jerry Pinkney and Vera B. Williams; manuscripts by pathbreaking authors Virginia Hamilton and Jade Snow Wong; and influential magazines such as St. Nicholas and The Brownies' Book--not to mention the nation's largest public comic book collection.Tell Me a Story reimagines the canon of American children's literature, in the process highlighting the evolution of literary, artistic, and publishing trends. From classic books and award-winners to little-remembered gems, this engaging volume features more than two hundred children's books, original artworks, an

The time-tested, most popular board prep resource―updated to reflect the newest Step 1 examFirst Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content you will encounter on test day. This unmatched text is written by carefully chosen students who excelled on the Step 1 exam and reviewed by top faculty―ensuring the content is relevant, high-yield, and accurate. The book is organized and formatted in ways that help you easily home in on the most important content.The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1 is filled with over 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There's a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE(R) Step 1. Once you open the 2026 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

Conmemoramos el 50. aniversario de la publicaci鏮 de la segunda novela de Stephen King con un homenaje a la primera edici鏮, traducci鏮 revisada y acabados metalizados. El autor Ben Mears regresa a Salem's Lot para escribir un libro sobre la casa que le atormenta desde que era solo un ni隳. Sin embargo, al llegar se encuentra su aislado pueblo invadido por vampiros. Y, conforme las criaturas sedientas de sangre reclaman m嫳 v獳timas, Mears se hace cargo de convencer a un peque隳 grupo de creyentes para oponerse a los no muertos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's second novel with a tribute to its first edition, a revised translation with metallic finishes. NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX - #1 BESTSELLER - Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his ne

Rediscover the legendary detective and his loyal companion with this gorgeous heirloom edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Containing every known Sherlock Holmes tale ever written, this elegantly designed edition brings the world's greatest detective to life. From Holmes's first appearance in "A Study in Scarlet" (1887) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1901-1902), through the collection of stories in The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, this deluxe edition boasts the entire Holmes catalog. This collectible edition of The Complete Sherlock Holmes features: An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by renowned Holmes scholar and author Daniel StashowerUnabridged text with 4 full-length novels and 56 short storiesThis stunning classic is a perfect gift for Sherlock Holmes fans or a wonderful addition to your home library. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some

I Like Food 是 Read & Learn英語悅讀誌的系列讀本的首發！ 從一日三餐到特色美食，暢聊飲食的必備字彙＆句型全收錄！ 精彩圖文搭配多元見習， I Like Food 陪孩子練習用生活化的英文，精準表達飲食好惡與習慣、餐廳點餐更加自信流暢。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ Best Friends Forever 是 Read & Learns英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一，讓孩子學習當一個「好」朋友，發展高情商的表達策略。 豐富圖文搭配多元見習，讓 Best Friends Forever 陪孩子練習用英文克服自我介紹的障礙、可以自信談論休閒興趣。讓我們和 Read & Learn 一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ Party Time! 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一！ Party Time!是屬於你我的第一個派對，從準備工作，包括: 邀請、需求、裝飾等，到如何享受派對中的一切，讓我們一起來打造自己的派對。精彩圖文搭配多元習題，陪伴孩子用實用的英文，認識派對的精彩元素，以及如何清楚表達歡樂的時光。和 Read & Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ I Love My Mom是 Read & Learn英語悅讀誌的系列讀本之一！ 媽媽是我們生命中重要的人，本冊陪伴孩子換位思考，體會媽媽的愛與辛勞。 精彩圖文搭配多元見習，I Love My Mom 陪孩子練習用準確的英文，介紹家庭成員及其中的關係，並且好好表達自己的感受。和 Read&Learn 一起，潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ Cats, Dogs, And More 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一，教導孩子與毛夥伴間的相處之道，學習當個負責任的主人！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 Cats, Dogs, And More 陪伴孩子練習用英文探索毛小孩的生活習性、思辨飼養寵物的利弊。和 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌一起潛進英語的多元宇宙，輕鬆學好英語！ A Big, Blue Marble 是 Read&Learn 英語悅讀誌系列的讀本之一。一起俯瞰世界知名地標，前進海洋大陸，打開國際視野的第一步！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，讓 A Big, Blue Marble 陪孩子學習用英文認識全球多樣地景

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

《題型破解》完整收錄重要題型，以體系化的編排方式呈現，以擬真的版面、字數作答，輔以關鍵字句提醒，陪您一起破解難題，找到打開國考大門的鑰匙。1.本題關鍵字──培養爭點敏銳度本書在體例上延續原有的「本題關鍵字」的設計，試圖將每題重要的關鍵字句各自應該對應到何種法律上爭點以表格呈現，使讀者能夠由本書培養基本的對於題目所述法律事實的反應能力。2.審題意識──透析題目及層次鋪陳審題意識部分，以較為口語的方式說明，協助同學學習應如何審題。由教學者及應考者的角度出發，教導同學面對題目時，如何分析題目，以及決定下筆的結構。3.參考擬答──簡潔扼要的文字輸出本書於答題內容上力求文字的精確與簡潔，以便能供讀者模擬如何在時間的限制下，簡要的表達出答題的內容。以一個受有時間限制的答題者以及快速閱卷的閱卷者的角度來觀察、寫作答題的內容。4.Tips and Warnings──疑難索解Warnings及Tips是筆者基於過去教學積累的經驗，預先針對同學常有的問題所撰寫的討論，希望發揮有如參加讀書會一樣的功效。可能是提供另外一種書寫模式，也可能是說明何以不應採某種思考方向，希望能夠與各位讀者達到更進一步的溝通。

★ 改編自真實爆紅開球畫面，溫馨又幽默★ MLB四度MVP得主親自參與創作★ 棒球 × 毛孩 × 公益行動，一本滿滿正能量★ 適合親子共讀的熱血開季故事當Los Angeles Dodgers開幕戰來臨，全場目光聚焦在投手丘――但今天的主角，是一隻尾巴搖個不停的狗狗。本書由四度MVP得主Shohei Ohtani攜手作家Michael Blank打造，靈感源自Decoy真實為比賽開球的感人瞬間。故事以快節奏推進，在緊張與歡笑中描繪主人與毛孩之間的深厚情感。除了可愛滿點的插畫與幽默情節，本書更承載公益意義――大谷翔平長期支持動物救援組織，希望透過出版行動，幫助更多狗狗找到溫暖歸宿。AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Los Angeles Dodgers all-star Shohei Ohtani comes a fast-paced and heartwarming fictional story about his real-life dog Decoy’s first pitch on Opening Day of the baseball season.Decoy can’t wait to throw the first pitch on Opening Day of the new baseball season! The stadium has hot dogs, the biggest backyard he’s ever seen, and thousands of his best human friends. It’s going to be the best day ever, but -- oh, no! -- Decoy forgot his lucky baseball at home! Can he get his ball and make it back to the stadium before it’s too late?Shohei Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball and a proud sponsor of animal rescue organizations. Shohei and Decoy hope to use the

★ 超人氣末日冒險系列套書，一次收齊1–9集＋互動生存指南！★ 殭屍、怪物、骷髏軍團全面來襲，戰鬥、笑料與友情同步升級！★ 文字小說結合強烈漫畫感，閱讀節奏快，超有畫面感！★ 最適合喜歡《遜咖日記》、怪物冒險與橋梁書進階閱讀的孩子！世界末日之後，別人忙著逃命，傑克．蘇利文卻在樹屋裡打造出自己的生存基地。這個自稱「慢熟型十三歲少年」的男孩，和聰明絕頂的昆特、勇敢機靈的瓊恩、還有個性十足的夥伴們組成末日小隊，在怪物橫行、殭屍滿街跑的世界裡展開一場場驚險又爆笑的挑戰。從最初的孤軍奮戰，到後來迎戰骷髏大軍、追查邪惡反派、奔向神祕高塔，故事規模愈來愈大，危機也愈來愈猛烈。每一集都像一部節奏明快的冒險電影，充滿誇張笑點、熱血戰鬥與意想不到的轉折。第9集更在震撼發展後，將整個系列推向全新高潮。本 slipcase 套組完整收錄系列第1至9集，另加《The Survival Guide》共10冊。《The Survival Guide》更是讓讀者化身末日倖存者，透過角色與場景延伸的創意互動內容，親自踏進《The Last Kids on Earth》的世界。無論是系列粉絲，還是第一次接觸這套書的新讀者，這都是一套收藏價值與閱讀樂趣兼具的末日冒險經典！This slipcase includes titles 1–9 in the series, plus The Survival Guide, 10 titles in total.#1 Last Kids On Earth:Meet Jack Sullivan, self-described as a late-blooming, slow-developing 13-year-old who has so far survived the zombie apocalypse by hiding out in his treehouse.#2 Zombie Parade:It’s still TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS on the streets, but now Jack has a gang of friends to help him through – science genius and best friend Quint.#3 Nightmare King:In their third zo

The first half of the 20th century was a time of great change in China. After the 1911 Revolution, leaders like Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek tried to modernize the government, education, defense, and more. With the onset of the Second Sino-Japanese War and later occupation of Hong Kong, the focus of both the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party shifted to resistance efforts in order to survive. And who did they turn to for help?To his children, Lee Sik-pang (李錫彭) was just an artist and antiques dealer in Hong Kong until the family immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. So why did several of his watercolor paintings depict possible Allied bombing targets? And how did he know so many famous people, including Sun Fo (Sun Yat-sen’s son), Admiral Henry Hsu of the Republic of China Navy, and the British High Commissioner-General for Southeast Asia Malcolm MacDonald?By answering these questions and many more, this book argues that Lee Sik-pang was not only an accomplished

The term Silk Road has been well-known for many years, but in fact this ancient trade route was not a singular path from East to West. Rather, it was a network of multiple ways that peoples, goods, and cultures spread across the Asian continent and beyond. This book focuses on the Steppe Silk Road, starting with the Hulunbuir Grasslands in today’s Steppe, which stretches through several countries from the Danube to the Ural River.The result of the author’s extensive travels through China, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and more, this travelogue presents modern-day experiences together with ancient history. It explores how civilizations of the steppe grasslands evolved over time from a Chinese perspective, along with personal anecdotes and scenic highlights from various trips over the past 47 years. The book provides a window into less-visited regions suitable for intrepid explorers and armchair travelers alike.