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For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter! Cozy up to the final volume of the heartfelt and acclaimed Peapod Farm series!Jen couldn't be more excited to spend time onPeapod Farms with her step-sisters, Andy and Reese. For months, Jen has been so focused on trying to figure out how she fits into her new blended family that she hasn't realized she's found her place... that is until Reese calls her sister.Excited and content, Jen thought she had figured everything out,but now she's not so sure. A rift emerges between the girls as Andy doubles down on being Reese's ACTUAL sister, while Jen is just the STEP sister. With Andy's attitude bringing a cold front to the farm it seems like it's going to be a long winter.Maybe between Peapod Farm's first snow and learning how to tap a tree for sugar, Jen and Andy both will have a chance to truly understand wha

來自Petit Collage的《The 12 Crafts of Christmas Advent Calendar》是一款兼具環保與創意的聖誕倒數日曆。內含十二組可愛的毛氈與毛線手作，每天打開一格，就能做出雪人、糖果杖或聖誕布丁等裝飾。孩子在動手中培養專注力與創造力，也與家人共享節慶的喜悅。所有材料皆以FSC認證紙材與植物性油墨製成，兼顧美感與永續。亮點・結合節慶氣氛與STEAM手作概念・素材安全，適合6歲以上兒童・可重複使用、收納便利・寓教於樂的節慶親子活動Craft your way to Christmas with the 12 Crafts of Christmas Advent Calendar from Petit Collage.Countdown to December 25th with a daily craft surprise! Inside each of the twelve drawers is a fun and easy festive project a child can complete independently, or you can share the experience together.Every day, a little one can slide open one of the drawers to reveal a felt or pom-pom activity. It could be a candy cane ornament, a fluffy Christmas pudding, or an adorable snowman to build! Inside the calendar is everything they’ll need to make twelve holly-jolly decorations to hang on your tree or anywhere else that needs a touch of holiday cheer.When it’s time for the decorations to come down, simply pop them back into the sturdy drawers in any order you like. T

After the Chinese Civil War, the Kuomintang imposed authoritarian rule on Taiwan in the name of anticommunism. The White Terror, as martial law and state repression were known, would last for decades, casting a pall of uncertainty and fear over Taiwanese society--and its legacies still haunt Taiwan today. Kaori Lai's Portraits in White explores everyday life under the White Terror, illuminating how the violence of martial law pervades even the most mundane moments. The book is composed of three novellas, each telling the story of an ordinary person. Mr. Ch'ing-chih, a schoolteacher, keeps his head down and avoids harming others despite pressure to do intelligence work. Ms. Wen-hui, an old woman who had served as a housekeeper for elites of different backgrounds since the Japanese occupation, faces death alone in the digital age. Ms. Casey, discriminated against for not being of mainlander descent, moves to Europe and must navigate the politics of diaspora. Even if only alluded to obliq

Syaman Rapongan—one of the Indigenous Tao people of Orchid Island near Taiwan—calls himself an “ocean writer.” His works blend Tao folklore and accounts of maritime life with keen critique of the social, psychological, and ecological harms of colonialism. Eyes of the Ocean is his literary autobiography, both a powerful story of survival in a settler state and a masterful portrait of the Indigenous artist as a young man.In colloquial and vivid prose, Syaman Rapongan depicts Tao beliefs in ghosts, practices of exorcism, and the parallel worlds that exist alongside the human realm. He recounts his difficulties speaking Mandarin in school, his experiences of racial discrimination and exploitation in Taipei, and his decision to return to Orchid Island to rediscover his cultural heritage, as well as his travels to visit other Indigenous artists in places such as Greenland. Eyes of the Ocean also tells the story of Syaman Rapongan’s formation as a writer, a practitioner of a genre of his own

This book features five theme-based units on cross-disciplinary academic English skills, focusing on the needs of first-year undergraduate students. Each unit covers academic writing, reading, and speaking skills. The units progressively take students through the steps needed to complete three common academic assignments: the essay, report, and tutorial discussion. These steps include searching for quality sources, note-taking, establishing a critical stance, formulating evidence-based arguments, synthesizing information from multiple sources, and structuring academic texts. Each unit also provides opportunities for students to analyse texts, apply their critical thinking skills, practise what they have learnt in productive tasks, and reflect upon their progress.This book is aimed at first-time university students. Many of the readings are related to China and a broader Asian context. As such, it appeals to first-year university students in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.

小學生的日常，怎麼可以這麼怪？超過3600萬冊銷售紀錄的 My Weird School 系列，第五季 My Weirder-est School 全套12冊一次收齊！A.J. 與他的同學們持續在老師一個比一個怪的學校裡經歷前所未有的瘋狂故事。有會變魔術的校工、搞笑饒舌歌手、仿冒老師，還有 AI 製造機器人老師？！這套系列文字易懂、情節誇張又貼近小學生的幽默感，是最能抓住7–10歲孩子興趣的幽默章節書。All twelve hilarious chapter books from My Weirder-est School, the fifth arc of New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman’s sensational My Weird School series—now in one big box! More than 36 million copies of the entire My Weird School series have been sold worldwide!From a mad scientist with plans for world domination to the most famous singer and rapper in the world, A.J. and the gang from Ella Mentry School have had some wild and wacky adventures. And now fans can read the entire My Weirder-est School series back-to-back! This paperback box set includes: My Weirder-est School #1: Dr. Snow Has Got to Go! My Weirder-est School #2: Miss Porter Is Out of Order! My Weirder-est School #3: Dr. Floss Is the Boss! My Weirder-est School #4: Miss Blake Is a Flake! My Weirder-est School #

人生有限 藝術無限汝瓷典雅秀麗、含蓄自然、婉約柔美、靈炫精緻。它是北宋時期，皇室的倡導、文化的博大、輝煌的見證、工藝的精深⋯⋯，同鑽石般璀璨亮麗，獨樹一幟，永遠流傳。Life is finite, but art is infinite. Ru porcelain is graceful and elegant, reserved yet natural, delicate and tender, radiantly exquisite. It is a shining testament to the grandeur of the Northern Song dynasty - a product of imperial patronage, vast cultural richness, and refined craftsmanship....., As brilliant and unique as a diamond, it stands alone, a timeless legacy.

這本 《Up Close & Incredible: Dinosaurs》 是一本結合知識與趣味的恐龍探索圖書，讀者可利用隨書附上的 3 倍放大鏡，發現隱藏在插圖中的細節與笑料。書中安排了一群縮小版的古生物學家，帶領讀者深入恐龍的內外構造，從兇猛的暴龍牙齒到伶盜龍的尖爪，邊觀察邊了解牠們的生活習性、食性與外貌特徵。細看之下，還能發現許多出其不意的搞笑橋段，例如科學家在劍龍背板上轉盤子，或巫師般的角色現身在奇特的恐龍中。插圖充滿巧思，每次翻閱都會有新發現。Up Close & Incredible: Dinosaurs is a microscopic journey through the prehistoric world, using the included 3× magnifying glass to spot hundreds of hidden and hilarious details.Grab your 3× magnifying glass and go on a fantastic voyage through the ins and outs of dino-anatomy with Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs.In this scientific search-and-find adventure, you’ll join a team of tiny palaeontologists as they explore an array of dinosaurs, living and fossilised,inside and out, from T. rex's teeth to Velociraptor's terrible toes. You’ll learn along the way how, where and when these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, who had feathers and who had scales – and of course, what it would be like to see dinosaurs UP CLOSE!Looking through the magnifying glass, yo

Join in the bear hunt with this fabulous interactive sound book!We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? For thirty-five years, readers have been swishy swashing and splash sploshing through this award-winning favourite.Follow and join in the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits them in the cave on the other side of the dark forest! Now you can join in the fun with this gorgeous gift edition of the much-loved family favourite with eight exciting sound effects.

╲ 出門好忙．跨步成長．三部曲 ╱開開心心、丟三落四的小猴子；精神飽滿、冒冒失失的小狐狸；細心冷靜、小心翼翼的小企鵝；他們各自踏上自我成長的探索旅程，會手忙腳亂，也會跌跌撞撞，但終將收穫滿滿。★五味太郎以幽默看待育兒日常，用溫柔陪伴成長，捕捉孩子最真實的生活練習！★掃描書中QR code，聆聽中英雙語故事音檔，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍！1.《快點快點！出門嘍！Going Out in a Hurry!》快點快點，出門嘍！可是我要去哪裡呢？I am going out in a hurry,But where am I going?啊！好像忘了什麼？Ah! Did I forget something?趕快回家看看吧！I'd better hurry home and figure it out.噢！原來是忘記穿鞋子。Aha! I forgot to put on my shoes.啊！好像又忘了什麼？Ah! Did I forget anything else?趕快回家看看吧！I'd better hurry home and figure it out.帽子！天氣這麼熱，出門不能忘記戴帽子。My hat!It's so hot.I can't go out without my hat. 小猴子大跨步伐、大擺雙手，興高采烈的走出家門，而在家裡的爸爸目送著小猴子急匆匆的出門，像是不放心又得放手，心情忐忑。結果，這才一出門，小猴子就連自己到底要去哪裡都想不起來了，甚至還忘記穿鞋子、戴帽子、戴幸運項鍊⋯⋯於是，他一次一次的跑回家，一邊自言自語：「啊！好像又忘了什麼？」直到爸爸提醒，他才恍然大悟，說：「對了！我正要去釣魚。」最後，小猴子來到約定地點和朋友見面了，卻還是忘了最重要的東西，猜猜看那是什麼呢？直到爸爸把東西送來給小猴子，這趟迫不及待的冒險終於圓滿，留下美好回憶！ 看著繪本中小猴子忘記東西的臉部表情、肢體動作，以及路邊觀查且各有心理狀態的小動物，總能吸引孩子驚喜和開懷大笑。親子共讀時，無論是大人親自說故事，或是掃描QR code播放中文版和英文版的故事音檔聆聽，邀請孩子齊聲朗讀一再重複又有節奏的文字：「啊！好像忘了什麼？」、「趕快回家看看吧！」以及英文表達「好像又忘了什麼？」的幾種句型，如：Did I forget something?、Did I forge

TheNew York Timesbestselling author ofAll the Stars and Teethbrings to life a highly romantic, Gothic-infused world of wealth, desire, and betrayal.​Orphaned as a baby, nineteen-year-old Signa has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being—and each has met an untimely end. Her remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. Its patriarch mourns his late wife through wild parties, while his son grapples for control of the family’s waning reputation and his daughter suffers from a mysterious illness. But when their mother’s restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the family she depends on could be in grave danger and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.However, Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself, a fascinating, dangerous shadow who has never been far from h

學術界自十九世紀末以日本及西方範式對漢傳佛教之研究以來，當中一個論述就是指漢傳佛教有各個宗派之創立，而其中的淨土宗乃是一種純他力信仰。然而，當代學者卻在方法論上提出應以漢傳佛教之範式，對漢傳佛教和淨土法門重建出更有根據之新論。本書之英文原著A Chinese Paradigm of the Jingtu Famen: The Buddhist Thought and Practice of Sheng'an Shixian and Other Patriarchs以該新範式仔細研究清初淨土祖師省庵實賢（1686-1734）及眾祖師之論註，闡明漢傳佛教不曾發展出各個宗派之另一論述，並重塑出淨土法門乃是一種根植於大乘佛教中觀和瑜伽行以自他二力方便法門來修持智慧及慈悲之禪修傳統。該原著乃是作者將其博士論文重新增補修訂後，於2023年經荷蘭博睿（Brill）出版的專書，現由作者翻譯成本譯著。

歡迎來到Grotteskew古堡，一個充滿奇怪發明、黏糊配方與…各種意外誕生的怪物的地方！這裡的怪博士Erasmus總是忙著製造新生物，卻總忘了那些已經存在的。其中最早、最善良的「第一號作品」Stitch Head，總是默默守護著大家，幫忙解決一場又一場怪獸級麻煩。本套書收錄1至6集，包括《The Forgotten Creation》、《The Pirate's Eye》等六個黑白插圖冒險故事。故事融合哥德式奇想、輕微驚悚與誠摯友情，節奏緊湊，情節幽默又富想像力，適合喜歡《Frankenstein meets Tim Burton》風格的小讀者。This boxed set for children ages 7-10 includes books 1-6 in the exciting Stitch Head chapter book series. With black-and-white illustrations throughout.Books 1-6 in the exciting Stitch Head chapter book series are part of this boxed set for children ages 7-10. Includes The Forgotten Creation, The Pirate's Eye, The Ghost of Grotteskew, The Spider's Lair, The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin, and The Monster Hunter. Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor Erasmus makes creatures out of spare parts and then casts them aside, looking to make bigger and better. Stitch Head, his first creation, has a heart of gold and is always willing to show the other monsters the ropes—and bail them out of trouble! Join Stitch Head

《不淑女的謀殺案》：校園偵探搭檔，解開重重謎團如果你喜歡《天才少女福爾摩斯》和《南西．德魯》，那你一定會愛上《不淑女的謀殺案》系列！天生偵探黛西．威爾斯和她的「華生」黑茲爾．王，在寄宿學校組成了祕密偵探社。起初她們以為沒有案件可辦，直到一連串神祕的謀殺案發生。這對風格迴異的搭檔將運用她們的智慧和友情，聯手解開一樁樁不淑女的謀殺案。本套書收錄全系列 11 本，讓你一次讀個過癮。Fans of Enola Holmes and Nancy Drew will love the exciting A Murder Most Unladylike mystery series--all eleven books now available together in one collectible paperback boxed set! Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong both have a penchant for solving mysteries. In fact, outspoken Daisy is a self-described Sherlock Holmes, and she appoints wallflower Hazel as her own personal Watson when they form their own (secret!) detective agency. The only problem? There is nothing to investigate at the perfectly proper Deepdean School for Girls they both attend. Or is there? Follow Daisy and Hazel as they put their deductive skills and friendship to the test to solve a series of murders most unladylike! This entertaining paperback boxed set includes: Murder Is Bad MannersPoison Is Not PoliteFirst Class MurderJolly Foul Play

★精心設計的心理懸疑故事，從一樁神秘失蹤開始，層層揭開夫妻看似完美生活的暗潮洶湧。★每一分鐘的等待都帶來更多疑問，緊繃的氣氛讓讀者無法自拔。★故事氛圍陰鬱緊湊，適合喜歡家庭懸疑與心理驚悚的讀者。★展開對安全感、信任與真相的探討，揭示最親密關係中的裂痕。懸念迭起，多重轉折使真相層層揭露，令人猜不到結局。故事圍繞一位名叫Bryden Frost的忙碌母親。在一次早晨的追撞事故的7天之後，Bryden突然消失，留下丈夫Sam和女兒。她的手機、錢包和車子都還在家中停車場及公寓內，彷彿人就此蒸發。警方展開調查，懷疑Bryden是否遭遇綁架、逃走或其他可能性。這部小說結合了傳統警探流程與心理懸疑元素，節奏緊湊，人物塑造豐滿，是喜愛家庭懸疑、心理驚悚的讀者不可錯過的作品。An instant New York Times bestseller!“Stunning. Fiendishly plotted with whiplash twists and turns — Shari Lapena is at the very top of her game here. [She Didn't See It Coming] might be my favorite yet!” —Lucy FoleyThe new gripping novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorWhen a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late?Bryden and Sam have it all: thriving careers, a smart apartment in a luxury condominium, supportive friends and a cherished daughter. The perfect life for the perfect couple

The gripping follow-up to multi-million bestselling author Ruth Ware’s The Woman in Cabin 10 – now a Netflix film, starring Keira Knightley. Paradise comes at a price . .. The stunning mountain views. The beautiful shore of Lake Geneva.The terrified woman held in the suite belonging to the hotel’s millionaire owner. Lo Blacklock’s all-expenses paid trip to a luxury Swiss chateau should have been the ideal return to work. But as her past catches up with her, the millionaire’s mistress demanding that Lo help her escape, and a body turning up in the room next door, forces Lo to ask how far would she go to help someone she’s not even sure she can trust… Praise for Ruth Ware: ‘A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there’ DAVID BALDACCI'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY ‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch’ CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up till the last chapter’ ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel i

一位記者眼中的台灣真實樣貌。本書是外籍記者 Chris Horton 十餘年駐台採訪的成果，記錄台灣從殖民、戰後動盪，到成為民主社會的歷程。在全球關注中美對抗之際，台灣處於焦點，卻仍常被誤解。Horton 深入探訪政壇、產業界與一般民眾，描繪出台灣人面對威脅、追尋國際認同的複雜心情。這本書用記者的冷靜與觀察力，為讀者呈現台灣真實而多元的樣貌，是一本讓人更貼近這座島嶼、理解其處境與價值的著作。The gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents. Following the war in Ukraine, all eyes have turned to Taiwan as the next possible geopolitical tinderbox. Yet while it lies at the epicentre of China and the USA's tense relationship, its story and its people go overlooked and misunderstood. In Ghost Nation, leading journalist Chris Horton will uncover why this disputed country has become so critical to the world's future.Drawing on over a decade of Horton's life and reportage in Taiwan, Ghost Nation unravels the complexity of this thriving democracy and technological powerhouse. Exploring the ghosts of Taiwan’s past, a history haunted by colonization and political turmoil, Horton interviews influential figures and everyday citizens to

Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 1Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 2Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 3Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 4Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 5Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 6Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Vol. 7From the creator ofThe World After the Fall, this iconic survival game title brings together psychological drama and supernatural action in one brilliant package.TheOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointcomic won the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award in the Manhwa Category of the 2021 Korea Content Awards. Omniscient Reader’s Viewpointis available to read digitally on WEBTOON, where it has 2.8 million subscribers and 250 million views as of July 2023.The acquisition announcement forOmniscient Reader’s Viewpointwas the most popular announcement of all time for both Yen Press and Ize Press, gaining over 1 million impressions and 17 thousand likes on Twitter alone.

這本官方授權的著色書有40多幅全新插圖，展現森林家族的可愛角色與溫暖場景。從廚房烘焙到星空下的營火夜，從冬日溜冰到日常休閒，內容多樣又充滿細節。插圖線條粗細分明，適合各程度的著色愛好者。高解析度印刷呈現清晰畫面，不論是兒童、初學者或是成人，都能在著色中獲得紓壓與樂趣。這本書既能成為親子共享的活動，也適合作為療癒系小禮物。A bold and simple colouring book featuring adorable characters from the world of Sylvanian Families.Relax and enjoy the charming world of Sylvanian Families with this adorable colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Sylvanian Families: Cosy Friends Colouring Book is perfect for stress relief and mindful moments, and fun for all ages!From baking to stargazing, cosy campfires to ice skating, experience the cosy season with all your favourite characters in this super cute colouring book. Featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrationsA variety of designs for beginners and experienced colourists alikeEnjoy more cosy c

9780063002067Team Unihorn and Woolly #1: Attack of the Krill (Graphic Novel)9780063004276Team Unihorn and Woolly #2: Revenge of the Unicorn (Graphic Novel)9780063004306Team Unihorn and Woolly #3: Dawn of the Dino Tooth Fairies: A Graphic Novel

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface comes an all-new, fully illustrated, hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition of R. F. Kuang’s The Dragon Republic, with a full-wrap illustrated jacket and black-and-white interior art by JungShan Chang throughout, plus embossed case, designed endpapers, and stenciled edges!Considered one of Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, the second book in the beloved Poppy War Trilogy continues Rin’s epic struggle to defend her homeland at any cost.The war is over.The war has just begun.Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars. Though the third battle has ended, the war still rages for Rin. Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, the shaman and warrior is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vise, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix—the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with fearsome power.While the yo

《英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn -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， 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。 《英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn -Best Friends Forever》 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。 《英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn -Cats, Dogs, And More》 教導孩子與毛小孩間的相處之道，學習當個負責任的主人！精彩圖文搭配多元習題，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。 《英語悅讀誌系列Read&Learn -A Big, Blue Marble》 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。 全球視野 套書 飲食x友情X動物X地球 透過主題式閱讀，創造英語多元學習環境 培養好奇心、情感連結與全球視野！ 【英語悅讀誌 Read&Learn】系列特色 ★加贈電子書！ ★加贈數位帳號，內含所有發音音檔！ ★全系列完整對應藍思閱讀分級表，幫助所有學習者都能悅讀再升級！ ★多元主題沈浸式情境，學習英文同時增長知識，讓單字量直線上升！ ★全系列各冊皆附主題心智圖，深化讀者認知慣性，效率學習不漏接！

In this million-copy international bestseller from Korea, the owner of a corner store takes in an unhoused man who does a good deed, a kind soul whose presence will transform the whole neighborhood—a heartwarming tale of community and redemption reminiscent of the bestselling novels of Matt Haig and Gabrielle Zevin.Dok-go lives in Seoul Station. He can’t remember his past, and the only thing he knows for certain is that he could really use a drink. When he finds a lost wallet filled with documents, his life is drastically changed.Mrs. Yeom, a retired history teacher and current owner of her neighborhood’s corner store, is distraught over the loss of her purse, until she receives a mysterious call from the person who found it. To thank this down-on-his-luck stranger, she offers him a free meal from the convenience store. Seeing the joy the food brings him, Mrs. Yeom impulsively invites him to stop by for lunch every day.In a twist of fate, Dok-go saves the store from a robber—a brave ac

★描寫母愛在不同形式中的力量與痛苦★探討親情斷裂與重建帶來的情感衝擊★以細膩筆觸展現人性與自我救贖的過程《Love Forms》是特立尼達作家Claire Adam於2025年出版的小說，聚焦於母愛的多種面向。故事主角是倫敦中年女性道恩（Dawn），十六歲時生下女兒但被迫送養。數十年後，離異且獨居的她透過線上尋親社區，試圖與親生女兒重新建立聯繫。小說深刻描繪道恩內心的隱秘創傷及愛的複雜與糾結，被譽為一部細膩且震撼心靈的傑作。LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025'A quietly devastating masterpiece'. MARIAN KEYES'Adam is a master storyteller.' SARA COLLINS'Love Forms achieves a sort of alchemy.' FINANCIAL TIMES'Reads like a Claire Keegan short story expanded by Elizabeth Strout.' THE TIMESIn the heart-aching new novel from the author of the award-winning Golden Child, a mother searches for the daughter she left behind a lifetime ago.Trinidad, 1980: Dawn Bishop, aged 16, leaves her home and journeys across the sea to Venezuela. There, she gives birth to a baby girl, and leaves her with nuns to be given up for adoption.Dawn tries to carry on with her life - a move to England, a marriage, a career, two sons, a divorce - but through it all, she still thinks of the child she had in Venezuela, and of what

In The New Politics of Beijing–Hong Kong Relations, Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo looks at the diverging changes to the ideologies from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and the ideological conflicts as taken in the form of factional political struggles between 2012 and the present. This book examines the paternalistic authoritarianism that can be seen in Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong since the promulgation of the national security law in late June 2020. Lo analyzes the ideological shift from liberal nationalism to conservative nationalism in mainland China, which has taken place since late 2012. The increasingly radical localism in Hong Kong after 2014 transformed Beijing–Hong Kong relations into a conflict-ridden situation characterized by factional struggles. While the imposition of the national security law into Hong Kong since late June 2020 has stabilized the city politically, Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong is now guided by the principles of protecting its national security and maintaining

All three books in theNew York Timesbestselling The Islanders middle grade series about friendship and the healing power of nature are now available together in one paperback boxed set.Eleven-year-old Jake’s life has just turned upside-down. His father was wounded in Afghanistan, and his mother is going to leave to care for him. That means Jake’s spending the summer on tiny Dewees Island with his grandmother. The island is a nature sanctuary—no cars or paved roads, no stores or restaurants. To make matters worse, Jake’s grandmother doesn’t believe in cable or the internet. Which means Jake has no cell phone, no video games...and no friends.He’s barely on the island before he befriends two other kids—Macon, another “summer kid,” and Lovie, a know-it-all who lives there and shows both Jake and Macon the ropes of life on the island. All three are struggling with their own family issues and they quickly bond, going on adventures all over Dewees Island.Their misadventures lead to community

A complete self-study English language course for advanced learnersEnglish for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults already accomplished at learning English as a foreign language.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to hone their existing skills. Learn English at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. At this level the content is more challenging, covering subjects such as family life, business, and news and media.English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel.With audio material available on the accompanying websi

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

無與倫比、傳奇指標、離經叛道的──艾瑞絲．埃普菲爾 IRIS APFEL1921.8.29-2024.3.1「More is more and less is a bore.（多即是好，少很無聊！）」時尚不只是穿衣風格，而是一種人生態度──這是艾瑞絲・埃普菲爾（Iris Apfel, 1921–2024）一生的實踐與宣言。世界上最老的年輕人，在全球熱搜高度十分火紅的高齡102歲時尚阿嬤艾瑞絲．埃普菲爾在2024年3月1日告別了人世，但她留下來的思想與視覺遺產，使恭逢其盛世的我輩深獲啟發且受益無窮。她對時尚那種鮮明果敢無畏的詮釋深植你我心中，見過一次永生難忘。2023年夏天，在迎接102歲生日之際，她拿起紙筆，開始了她的傳世之書寫作計畫。本書收錄超過三百張私人照片，以及來自舊世界織工檔案匣從未公開過的美麗布料。艾瑞絲那令人讚嘆的充沛精力躍然紙上，娓娓道來她的創意作品、冒險經歷，以及她那堅定不移的信念：色彩與創意是美好人生不可或缺的元素。本書集萃艾瑞絲人生哲學精鑰，分享這位永恆時尚明星為何隨年紀增加，從不被潮流擊退，反而更受歡迎，始終走在時代尖端的祕密！──她做到了凡人你我無法做到的境界：忠於做自己！以六大主題揭示她的時尚觀與人生哲學，結合繽紛視覺設計與生動敘述，描繪她如何透過色彩、圖案與材質表達自我，並闡述風格背後的深層價值──穿衣是一種自我理解與世界溝通的方式。這不僅是一本風格誌，更是一則激勵人心的生命故事，鼓舞讀者思考：我能否活出獨一無二的自己？我，能否也成為經典？【本書特色】1．創意靈感的繆斯：全書充滿艾瑞絲•埃普菲爾各種創意、多彩、大膽的穿搭，既時髦又新鮮，炸表的意想不到，瘋狂到令人耳目一新，帶來視覺刺激與創意靈感。2．每一頁版面設計本身就是一頁藝術品：每一頁都採用艾瑞絲自己的各種古董收藏品元素編排。3．時尚界最特立獨行、穿搭最吸睛的百歲設計師兼偶像：老老少少最好的典範，你可以老但老得很優雅，毋需拷貝不必擔憂，每個年紀都有每個年紀的特有風格。4．「時尚」不只是一種美學，而是展現你看待自己和看待這世界的觀點：這輩子你只有一趟旅程，大膽無懼地表現自己吧，開發你的特質並傳播出去，享受吧。5．活到百歲的熱愛工作狂人，最強大的能量體：一本跨類心靈勵志書，其形式歸類於視覺藝術時尚領域，內容卻無比勵志。所有讀者都會對艾瑞絲•埃普菲爾「有態度的」生命哲學，產生敬意並起而傚之，

～專業推薦～Emeritus Editor of Information and Management (I&M) Prof. Patrick Y.K. ChauSingapore Institute of Management Prof. Kwok Kee WeiHamburg University of Technology Prof. Christian M. Ringle (SmartPLS開發者之一)Ludwig-Maximilians University, Germany Prof. Marko Sarstedt蕭教授在量化研究方法領域深耕多年，著作等身，對於結構方程模型（SEM）的研究與應用更是享譽學界。在本書中，他不僅系統性地介紹了 SPSS 的分析方法，亦詳盡闡述了最新的結構方程模型工具 SmartPLS 4，提供讀者深入理解並掌握現代統計分析技術的重要指南。對於有志於應用 SPSS 及 SEM 進行教學和學術研究的讀者而言，是一本不可多得的寶貴書籍。　------長庚大學 湯明哲校長------■ 國內第一本提供正確的多變量分析(含SPSS實務操作)的研究論文參考範例。■ 國內第一本全面介紹SmartPLS 4操作、CB-SEM & PLS-SEM結構方程模式的實用書。■ 以統計分析(多變量分析)為主軸，整合了理論的介紹、量化的研究、量表的發展、卡方檢定、因素分析、迴歸分析、區別分析和邏輯迴歸、單因子變異數分析、多變量變異數分析、典型相關分析、信度和效度分析、聯合分析多、元尺度和集群分析，第二代統計技術–結構方程模式(SEM) ，正確的多變量分析研究論文參考範例。■ 內容涵蓋SmartPLS 4基本操作、CB-SEM & PLS-SEM結構方程模式的學習範例、反映性和形成性指標與模式的指定、二階和高階因果關係、SEM結構方程模式實例、中介分析、調節分析、測量恆等性(Measurement Invariance)、MGA呈現的範例、內生性 (Endogeneity) ，混合方法Mixed method和論文結構與研究範例。■ 本書可作為統計分析和多變量分析的教科書，也是Hair, Black, Babin, and Anderson 所撰寫的 Multivariate data analysis Multivariate

★歐巴馬2025年夏季選書★驚悚緊湊、動作十足，極具心理張力，讀來如同動作電影般刺激。★南方氛圍濃厚，火葬場、失落城鎮背景，展現獨特地域與人性的黑暗面。★以深刻描寫家庭創傷與道德選擇聞名的S.A. Cosby，作品屢獲好評。《King of Ashes》是一部扣人心弦的南方犯罪小說，由暢銷作家S. A. Cosby最新力作。故事圍繞一家經營火葬場的家庭——父親車禍意外後陷入昏迷，老大Roman不得不回家，發現弟弟Dante欠下黑幫巨債，姐姐Neveah獨自撐起家業卻身心俱疲。面對殘酷惡勢力，Roman決定以自己的方式救回家人，一場血腥、動盪的家庭復仇劇即將上演——因為，一切都可能付之一炬...A son returning home. A dangerous debt. Secrets about to ignite . . . and a family consumed by flames.Roman Carruthers left the smoke and fire of his family's crematory business behind in his hometown of Jefferson Run, Virginia. He is enjoying a life of shallow excess as a financial adviser in Atlanta until he gets a call from his sister, Neveah, telling him their father is in a coma after a hit-and-run accident.When Roman goes home, he learns the accident may not be what it seems. His brother, Dante, is deeply in debt to dangerous, ruthless criminals. And Roman is willing to do anything to protect his family. Anything.A financial whiz with a head for numbers and a talent for making his clie

Little children will love to wind-up the little red car and watch as it whizzes through busy towns and beautiful countryside on its way to the seaside. With four different tracks for the car to drive around, bright and lively illustrations and lots to spot and talk about on every page.

The term "Enlightenment" still carries its tie to a grand philosophical tradition that in Britain moves through Bacon, Locke, and Hume. But the literature and philosophy of the Enlightenment was full of practical knowledge associated with the body and with craft. This book is an account of the eighteenth-century thinkers from across social classes who turned to the body to formulate new ways of knowing natural and social worlds—what Ruth Mack calls handicraft philosophies. The writers discussed in this book include a formerly enslaved man, Olaudah Equiano, and a washerwoman, Mary Collier, as well as gentlemen Joseph Banks and James Boswell, and the artist William Hogarth. In their efforts to communicate embodied ways of knowing, they bring together theory and practice; they set aside objectivity and relish the practical ways of knowing that are traditionally associated with lower classes and less-than-privileged bodies. Mack focuses on how such knowledge proved especially helpful for u

🎯 資料驅動時代，行銷決策不再靠直覺，你需要的是──科學證據！・折扣真的能提高銷售？哪些顧客即使不推也會買？・無法進行 A/B 測試時，還有哪些方法能推論效果？・在資源有限的情況下，如何讓每一分行銷預算發揮最大效益？✔把抽象的因果推論方法，運用到科技產業的真實商業問題上。✔教你如何思考模型背後的假設與挑戰，搭配實例分析，真正「用得出來」。✔全書以 Python 為實作語言，實務化門檻降低，符合產業主流技術。✔幫助行銷人、資料分析師、產品經理，解決真實業務問題。🚩 最真實的國際讀者讚譽「對數據科學家來說，這本書直接影響我的工作，充滿『恍然大悟』的時刻！」「唯一一本將因果推論從數學理論到Python實作、聚焦產業應用的書！」「適合統計、工程與經濟領域專業人士，完美填補實務缺口！」🚩 來自專家的推薦「Matheus寫的這本書，教導您如何從簡單的模型進展到適用於真實資料，並解決重要實際問題的先進方法，是該主題迄今的最佳著作。」——Sean J. Taylor，Motif Analytics首席科學家「這是一本淺顯易懂的因果推論入門書，聚焦於Python資料分析社群最熟悉的工具和應用場景。」——Nick Huntington-Klein，經濟學教授、《The Effect: An Introduction to Research Design and Causality》作者「少數真正符合科技產業實際需求的因果推論書。每一章都處理實際資料中會遇到的問題，並用 Python 從零實作。推薦給任何希望深入理解並實作因果推論的人。」──D.G. 哥倫比亞大學《工業資料科學》課程講師、Lyft應用科學家每增加一美元的線上行銷預算，能吸引多少新顧客？哪些消費者只有在收到折扣券時才會購買商品？該如何制定最佳定價策略？因果推論提供了一種高效方法，幫助您準確評估各種影響因素對商業指標的改變，而這一切只需幾行簡潔的Python程式碼即可實現。在本書中，作者Matheus Facure深入剖析了因果推論在影響力分析與效果估計上的巨大潛力。無論您是管理人員、資料科學家，還是商業分析師，都將在書中學習到一系列經典的因果推論方法，例如 A/B測試、線性迴歸、傾向分數、合成控制法以及雙重差異法（Difference-in-Differences）。此外，作者也帶您探索現代技術的應用，包括如何利用機

Brain Quest Phonics is a new extension to the best-selling Brain Quest series. These fun, engaging, and curriculum-based workbooks are designed to meet the need generated by the renewed focus on phonics-based reading instruction. Written and vetted by literacy experts, Brain Quest Phonics gives parents the support they need to help their young readers succeed.此系列共含四本:Brain Quest Phonics Workbook: Pre-KindergartenBrain Quest Phonics Workbook: KindergartenBrain Quest Phonics Workbook: Grade 1Brain Quest Phonics Workbook: Grade 2

本書收錄 Jenny Han 的暢銷青春小說《The Summer I Turned Pretty》三部曲，為影集改編版本，附收劇集獨家內容。故事以少女 Belly 每年在 Cousins Beach 與 Fischer 家族共度夏日為背景，編織出一段曖昧與成長交織的青春回憶。她自小暗戀穩重的 Conrad，卻意外發現陽光的 Jeremiah 也對她有情意。一個夏天，她成為兩人情感交錯的中心。這不只是三角戀的故事，更是關於自我發現與選擇的歷程。透過 Jenny Han 細膩的筆觸，每一個夏日片段都映照出青春的猶疑與真摯，是一套能引起共鳴、值得慢慢品讀的成長小說。Now an Original Series on Prime Video!From New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han comes the complete paperback collection of each media tie-in edition of The Summer I Turned Pretty books, featuring exclusive content from the hit streaming series!Belly has always lived for the summertime because it means all her favorite things: swimming, the beach, and the Fischer boys, Conrad and Jeremiah. She has spent every summer with them at Cousins Beach for as long as she can remember. She has always been in love with Conrad and finally, one summer, it seems like he might have feelings for her, too. But it turns out, so does Jeremiah.As the summers go on, Belly has to choose between two brothers who love her as

The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren’t quite ready to read I Survived!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way.這系列包含以下單本：Wildfire Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #1)(平裝本)Hurricane Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #2)(平裝本)Blizzard Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #3)(平裝本)Tornado Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #4)

For readers interested in China depicted by western travellers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this set focuses on the theme "The Silk Road" and features five books written by explorers from various walks of life, including:Through Hidden Shensiby Francis H. Nichols, 1902In Forbidden China: The D'Ollone Mission 1906–1909;China—Tibet—Mongoliaby Vicomte d'Ollone, 1911Across China on Foot: Life in the Interior andthe Reform Movementby Edwin J. Dingle, 1911Among the Celestials: A Narrative of Travelsin Manchuria, Across the Gobi Desert,Through the Himalayas to Indiaby Francis Younghusband, 1898In the Footsteps of Marco Polo: Being the Accountof a Journey Overland from Simla to Pekinby Clarence Dalrymple Bruce, 1907Each volume of the collection aims to reignite interest and also to allow readers to explore how these books relate to the region today.

In Gentle Voices, Bold Strides, Professor Fanny Cheung shares her inspiring journey as a psychologist, academic leader, and champion of gender equality. Growing up in a traditional Hong Kong family, she recognized early injustices against women and dedicated her life to change.Pioneering gender studies in Asia and leading the Equal Opportunities Commission, she fought discrimination, domestic violence, and gender bias in policy and research. Her leadership reshaped academia and public policy through consensus-building and quiet determination, leaving a legacy of empowerment.By blending personal narratives with social history, this memoir serves as a testament to the power of advocacy and the quiet strength of those who strive to make a difference.

The third edition has undergone significant revisions from the second edition, which was published in 2011. Significant enhancements include coverage of　advancements in electronic commerce and financialtechnology (fintech), particularly the adoption of blockchain-based letters of credit and internet of things. Readers will gain valuable knowledge about trade developments in fintech, blockchain, and important trade promotion institutions in the Greater Bay Area.This book offers comprehensive and well-structured content, making it an excellent resource for training professionals such as bankers, import/export managers, and lawyers.It is particularly beneficial for students enrolled in the Finance of International Trade module of the Professional Diploma for Certified Banker offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers, helping them prepare effectively for their examinations.