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本書以單純而直接的語言，描繪孩子眼中的「最好的朋友」──一隻忠實又溫暖的狗。牠柔軟、舒服、不愛洗澡，卻無論孩子走到哪裡都願意跟著；牠們互相依靠、互相鼓勵，勇氣與力量在陪伴中自然生成。書中呈現狗的俏皮、忠誠與淘氣，也捕捉孩子對牠的深深喜愛。伴著極具風格的插畫，本書描繪了一段以信任與依戀為核心的友誼。對每一位曾和狗一起長大的讀者而言，故事裡的溫暖與熟悉感都令人會心一笑。這是一本適合反覆翻閱的圖畫書，提醒我們狗所帶來的，不只是陪伴，也是生活裡柔軟又安定的力量。Every kid loves their dog . . . and every dog loves their kid. A sweet, funny and stylish celebration of the human-dog relationship. For fans of Maira Kalman's Beloved Dog and Emily Gravett's Dogs. My best friend is soft, warm, and comfy as a ball of cotton. My best friend doesn't like baths. My best friend follows me everywhere. We give each other strength. We have no fear. Full of the heart, affection, sweetness and mischief that every dog possesses, this book will delight dog lovers big and small and remind them of every good thing that a dog is.

◎本書為輔助華語初學者更容易應對生活中以華語寫作之事務而編撰。This book is built to assist entry level Chinese learners in applying Chinese writing into their daily life.本書共分基礎、進階二冊，基礎級九課以日常生活實用性寫作為主；進階級九課則介紹寫作文體技巧，練習篇章寫作的手法。每課皆依主題，設計了「動動腦」、「動動手」、「生詞」、「句型」、「寫作時間」及「小叮嚀」等六大項活動，最後附有QR Code，以手機掃描，可連結到由外籍生為該課所拍攝之約三分鐘的短片。本書亦為準備華語文寫作測驗的重要參考書籍。This book can be divided into two volumes, Basic and intermediate, made up of nine chapters each. The former teaches basic and practical writing skills used in everyday life, the latter introduces skills in composing different types of writing, ways to practice passage writing. Every chapter is spread out into six components: “Brainstorming”, “Try it out”, “Vocabulary”, “Grammar”, “Writing practice” and “Useful Tips”, based on a certain theme. Furthermore, at the end of each chapter, is a QR code. By scanning said QR code students will be able to access an extra video regarding that very chapter. This book can also act as a reference in preparing for Chinese written examinations.

紐伯瑞獎得主、《紐約時報》暢銷作家艾琳．恩川達．凱莉，以細膩筆觸帶領讀者回到1986年，在《我們夢想太空》中，描繪一段關於家庭、友誼、科學與成長的動人故事。三位湯瑪士家兄妹各自面對困難與迷惘，卻因太空挑戰者號的任務模擬計畫，開始重新思索自己在宇宙與家庭中的位置。這本書以三個視角交織，融合科學與情感，深刻描繪少年心靈與夢想的力量。完美推薦給喜愛凱特‧狄卡密歐、麗塔‧威廉斯-賈西亞與麗貝卡‧史戴德的讀者。“Another wondrous title from a remarkably talented author.”—Booklist (starred review)Newbery Medal–winning and New York Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986 and introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas in this pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, tragedy, science, and exploration.In one of six starred reviews, Publishers Weekly calls We Dream of Space “a captivating story about family’s enduring bonds.” A perfect choice for anyone who loves Kate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.Cash, Fitch, and Bird Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, as the nation waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger, they each struggle with their own

《Toto the Ninja Cat》是由英國知名主持人 Dermot O'Leary 創作的兒童圖文小說系列，主角Toto是一隻幾近全盲卻身手敏捷的貓咪，從小在義大利接受忍者訓練，現與兄弟Silver住在倫敦。表面上他們是普通的寵物，實際上則在夜間展開一連串祕密冒險。從倫敦動物園蛇類脫逃事件、全球起司失竊案、音樂節上的催眠陰謀，到鑽石貓項圈失竊與蘇格蘭高地的野貓傳說，每一集都融合了冒險、推理與幽默，適合中年級以上讀者。Meet Toto—a small cat with big ninja skills. Nearly blind since birth, Toto was trained by a wise ninja cat-master in Italy before moving to London with her brother Silver. By day, they’re ordinary pets. But by night, they take on thrilling missions, fight outrageous villains, and protect the animal citizens of London (and beyond).In this action-packed and laugh-filled series, Toto faces a runaway cobra, a global cheese crisis, a pop concert plot to hypnotize cats, a royal jewel theft, and an ancient wildcat legend in the Scottish Highlands. Each book offers fast-paced fun, clever mysteries, and heartfelt moments, all brought to life by Nick East’s expressive black-and-white illustrations.Ideal for independent readers aged 7+, or as a read-aloud for younger animal lovers, Toto

第五集將場景拉到壯麗的蘇格蘭高地，Toto與兄弟Silver、Socks及好友Catface誤闖「調皮動物訓練營」，展開一段前所未有的野外挑戰。他們要划破洞的獨木舟、翻越山頭，更要學會真正的「團隊合作」。但事情並不單純──一段關於傳說中野貓戰士的故事正在浮現，據說這隻強大野貓將率領軍隊征服整個蘇格蘭，而Toto的直覺告訴她：這不只是傳說。From bestselling children's author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O'Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - the hunt is on for a legendary wildcat in the Scottish Highlands! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law. Toto's brothers, Silver and Socks, and their best friend Catface have just been made Deputy Ninja Cats! But while celebrating, they accidentally break a boat belonging to a very important cat and find themselves heading north to a bootcamp for naughty animals. Deep in the Scottish Highlands, they must climb mountains, paddle leaky canoes and prove that they can work as a team.But something isn't quite right at the bootcamp, and Toto's ninja senses are on high alert ... There is a local legend of a super-strong wildcat, destined to

天剛亮，一對兄妹隨著科學家媽媽在婆羅洲的研究營地展開新的一天。從河上小船到濃密的叢林，他們記錄紅毛猩猩的行蹤，驚嘆雲豹的優雅，也忍受「世界最臭的花」的氣味。沿途，科學家們架設相機陷阱、觀察鳥類與昆蟲，並記錄下多樣的動植物。本書以漫畫分鏡結合知識解說，由牛津大學生態學教授 Owen Lewis 共同撰寫，讓讀者在輕鬆的閱讀中體驗野外調查的真實節奏與自然的奧妙。Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to protect it. - Told in lively comic book style- Written in collaboration with Owen Lewis, Professor of Ecology at the University of Oxford, who has done extensive work in Borneo.- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Waking Up- Breakfast time- Around camp- To the boat and up the river- Into the jungle- Field notes: Biodiversity- Camera traps- Jungle bloodsuckers- A stinky surprise- Mist nets- Field notes: Birds- Cleo's entomology lab - Field not

愛特伍還能讓我們多著迷？這位加拿大國寶作家以50篇散文，暢聊她對各種議題的看法。從如何給人建議到麥片怎麼定義，從威權和喪屍間的關係到當今疫情，看愛特伍以一貫的博學機敏，提出天南地北的問題，再真誠且幽默地和讀者分享她找到的答案。橫跨十餘年，如今集結成冊的散文集，一如她的其他文學作品，引人深思且極富洞見。From cultural icon Margaret Atwood comes a brilliant collection of essays -- funny, erudite, endlessly curious, uncannily prescient -- which seek answers to Burning Questions such as: Why do people everywhere, in all cultures, tell stories?How much of yourself can you give away without evaporating?How can we live on our planet? Is it true? And is it fair?What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism?In over fifty pieces Atwood aims her prodigious intellect and impish humour at our world, and reports back to us on what she finds. The roller-coaster period covered in the collection brought an end to the end of history, a financial crash, the rise of Trump and a pandemic. From debt to tech, the climate crisis to freedom; from when to dispense advice to the young (answer: only when asked) to how to define granola, we have no better questi

本書將現場總線控制技術與工程應用相結合，先簡單介紹了工業數據通信的基礎知識；再從工程應用角度出發，以項目案例的形式介紹了CAN、PROFIBUS-DP/PA、工業以太網、PROFINET IO、AS-I等總線的規範、技術特點、組態方法，以及經典WinCC V7.3及TIA Portal WinCC V13組態軟件的特點、組態與應用，並分析與講解了工業自動化控制網絡的設計與實現；*後，本書以SIEMENS S7-300 PLC為對象，介紹了總線軟冗餘技術基礎知識、冗餘組件以及實現方法。 本書可作為高等學校和職業院校電氣自動化、自動化、機電一體化、化工自動化等專業的教學用書，亦可作為從事自動化測控網絡系統設計與應用的工程技術人員的參考書。 本書配有電子課件和習題答案，歡迎選用本書作教材的教師登錄www.cmpedu.com註冊下載，或發郵件至jinacmp@163.com索取。

朱海成特聘教授之前任教於東海大學EMBA，教授資訊管理連續8年，以業界實務經驗深獲學生熱烈回響。本書不但內容新穎，而且與業界知識緊密結合，是一本難能可貴的好書。---前東海大學EMBA執行長 張國雄 教授 推薦!*最新版新增：元宇宙(Metaverse)、後疫情跨境電商(Post Pandemic Cross-Border e-Commerce)、工業4.0/工業5.0之管理資訊系統熱門議題。*深入淺出介紹管理資訊系統的核心知識與實務應用，讓您具備資訊通訊科技(ICT)與管理知識(KM)。*內容涵蓋目前管理資訊之最新ICT的重要相關應用領域，如：Big Data、Web 3.0、RFID、5G/6G、物聯網(The Internet of things)、軟體即服務(Software as a Service，SaaS)、離線商務模式(Online To Offline，O2O)、人工智慧(Artificial Intelligence，AI)第三方支付、等新穎議題。*彙整多個國內外企業的實際案例說明，如：eBay、阿里巴巴、遠傳電信、遠東紡織、台積電、全錄Xerox、高露潔、思科Cisco、戴爾電腦、P&G、元大寶來證券...等。*適合大專院校資訊管理系、國際企業系、企業管理系、電子商務系，以及商管學院各相關科系之課程用書。

★ 全球暢銷 MARV 超級英雄系列 第1集，英雄冒險正式展開★ 科學展覽 × 巨型機器人 × 熱血超級英雄對決★ 插圖豐富、節奏緊湊，最適合初階章節書讀者★ 喚醒想像力與勇氣的少年英雄成長故事普通男孩 Marvin 在閣樓發現一套神祕的超級英雄戰衣，才知道自己是新一代的英雄 Marv。就在學校科學展覽舉行時，反派 Mastermind 帶著巨型機器人引發混亂。為了拯救大家，Marvin 必須鼓起勇氣穿上戰衣，發揮想像力與力量，踏上屬於自己的英雄冒險。Marvin's life is perfectly ordinary: he loves technology, superhero comics, and is working on an invention for the Science Fair with his best friend Joe. Until one day, he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic . . . join Marvin as he steps into his power and becomes Marv-unstoppable, invincible, and completely MARVellous!Suit Up. Step Up. It's Time to Become a Hero!Marvin is an ordinary boy who loves spending time with Grandpa, reading comics, and making science experiments with his best friend Joe. But everything changes when he discovers a mysterious superhero suit hidden in the attic . . . to his amazement, Marvin learns that he is next in a long line of superheroes. Now the time has come to meet his destiny!When the Science Fair is thrown

Based on true stories about TCM/ Oriental Medicine and spirituality. You will be astonished at how much TCM can achieve. ◎本書初衷原於作者對她孩子們講述針灸原理，最終以說故事方式呈現中醫療癒身心的臨床經驗，作者很清楚我們都擁有與生俱來的自癒能力。如何保持整體健康是個人的責任。 The book originated from the author’s intention to introduce the principle of acupuncture to her children. In describing the true stories of clinical experiences of healing the body and mind by practicing TCM, it becomes clear to the author that we all possess innate healing power within. How to retain holistic health is a personal responsibility. ◎生老病死，面對生命常態，我們不斷學會覺察、適應與轉變，縱有片刻黑暗苦難，生命依舊自然優雅。 You will learn to adapt and transform while observing the natural cycle of life - Birth, aging, sickness, and death so that you may live in elegance even through darkness and suffering. ◎書中不僅包含中醫傳統的針灸、刮痧、拔罐等臨床療癒故事外，進而闡述宇宙氣候醫學、能量醫學與靈性療癒等多樣化的自我療癒真實故事。 This book also contains true stories about clinical cases of TCM healing methods such as acupuncture, moxibustion, scraping, cupping, and many of sel

Based on true stories about TCM/ Oriental Medicine and spirituality. You will be astonished at how much TCM can achieve.◎本書初衷原於作者對她孩子們講述針灸原理，最終以說故事方式呈現中醫療癒身心的臨床經驗，作者很清楚我們都擁有與生俱來的自癒能力。如何保持整體健康是個人的責任。The book originated from the author’s intention to introduce the principle of acupuncture to her children. In describing the true stories of clinical experiences of healing the body and mind by practicing TCM, it becomes clear to the author that we all possess innate healing power within. How to retain holistic health is a personal responsibility.◎生老病死，面對生命常態，我們不斷學會覺察、適應與轉變，縱有片刻黑暗苦難，生命依舊自然優雅。You will learn to adapt and transform while observing the natural cycle of life - Birth, aging, sickness, and death so that you may live in elegance even through darkness and suffering.◎書中不僅包含中醫傳統的針灸、刮痧、拔罐等臨床療癒故事外，進而闡述宇宙氣候醫學、能量醫學與靈性療癒等多樣化的自我療癒真實故事。This book also contains true stories about clinical cases of TCM healing methods such as acupuncture, moxibustion, scraping, cupping, and many of self-healing

關於本書：本書是為小學國際漢語教師編寫的教學策略集，適用於IBPYP課程、雙語課程的母語及二語/外語教學，由真實情景、實際問題出發，結合可視化教學、運用ICT，幫助教師系統、有效地計劃和組織個性化教學。 本書特色：系統性：夯實語文基礎，包含聽、說、讀、寫四大技能下的67種教學策略。科學性：由67個教學實際問題導入，提供詳細的示例指導和理論解析。實用性：提供七套教學錦囊，93個電子資源，實現無紙化、差異化教學。 About the Book:This book is a set of teaching strategies specifically designed for primary school international Chinese teachers. It is applicable to the first and second / foreign language teaching of IBPYP courses and bilingual courses. Based on the authentic situation and practical issues, combined with visualizing teaching and ICT, it assists teachers systematically and effectively to plan and organize personalized teaching. Features:Systematically: Enhancing Chinese knowledge, including 67 teaching strategies based on the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.Theoretically: Started with 67 practical teaching issues and provide specific teaching examples and theoretical guidance.Practicability: Providing 7 kinds of teaching skills and 93 electro

原本想安安靜靜午睡的小猩猩Jim，被想邀請他一家起參加比賽的烏龜而吵醒，讓Jim感到非常火大，但最後還是勉強答應烏龜。不過在競賽中，一名參賽者不小心撞到樹，造成香蕉雨傾盆而下！所有動物包括Jim，都瘋狂搶香蕉，造成場面瞬間失控....簡單好懂的字詞搭配豐富的插畫，讓小讀者愛不釋手，輕鬆培養終身閱讀的習慣。快帶著孩子一起加入這場香蕉雨賽跑，笑聲不斷，趣味無窮！Funny monkey Jim Panzee, star of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, is reluctant to join the race in the jungle until banana after banana falls from above. Jim Panzee ‘s plans for a quiet morning nap are interrupted by Tortoise’s plea to join him in the jungle race. This makes Grumpy Monkey even grumpier but he reluctantly agrees. Then one of the runners bumps into a tree and bananas come raining down! The race to the finish is over as everyone, including Grumpy Monkey, races to get the biggest share of bananas. Easy-to-read words and colorful illustrations will hook young readers on the lifelong habit of reading. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

本書以視頻播放器項目為載體，講解了Android應用開發中所需的基礎知識。它以Android Studio作為開發環境，包含AS的安裝配置及使用、視頻播放器UI設計、視頻播放功能、視頻高級功能和視頻播放觸屏控制5個模塊，涵蓋了Android程序開發中的程序架構、Android佈局與控件、Activity組件、適配器編寫、事件監聽處理、Content Resolver組件、Broadcast組件、媒體控制、線程等Android應用開發中的知識點。本書以實踐操作為主，知識講解為輔，引導學生在實踐操作中理解與掌握相關知識點。本書以活頁形式裝訂，也是希望讀者可以根據自己對視頻播放器的理解，修改或添加項目中的任務，設計與開發屬￿自己獨有的視頻播放器。本書面向具有Java基礎的開發者，適用無Android開發基礎或有一定開發基礎但缺乏項目開發經驗的開發人員。本書可作為高等院校相關專業的Android移動應用開發教材，也可作為從事軟件開發人員的參考用書。

全球約有14,000種冷血動物，在本書中可以身歷其境地與來自各地的20多位代表，進行一次近距離接觸！如何判斷蛇類是否有毒？變色龍是如何改變顏色的？為什麼日本大鯢（俗稱大山椒魚）在野外非常罕見？試著挪動世界上最大的蜥蜴科莫多巨蜥。發現巨大陸龜加拉巴哥象龜的秘密。欣賞（但不能觸摸！）顏色鮮豔的箭毒蛙。從茂密的森林到泥濘的濕地，從沙地荒漠到湍急河流，讓我們一起體驗爬行動物和兩棲動物的非凡世界！Adventures with Reptiles and Amphibians is an immersive encounter with more than 20 representatives of some 14,000 cold-blooded species worldwide. How can you tell if a snake is venomous? How does the chameleon change its colours? Why is the Japanese giant salamander a rare sight in the wild? Lumber with the world's largest lizard, the komodo dragon. Discover the secrets of the Galapagos tortoise. And admire (but don't touch!) the brightly coloured poison dart frog. From leafy forests to muddy wetlands, and sandy deserts to fast-flowing rivers, experience the remarkable world of reptiles and amphibians as never before!

全球約有14,000種冷血動物，在本書中可以身歷其境地與來自各地的20多位代表，進行一次近距離接觸！如何判斷蛇類是否有毒？變色龍是如何改變顏色的？為什麼日本大鯢（俗稱大山椒魚）在野外非常罕見？試著挪動世界上最大的蜥蜴科莫多巨蜥。發現巨大陸龜加拉巴哥象龜的秘密。欣賞（但不能觸摸！）顏色鮮豔的箭毒蛙。從茂密的森林到泥濘的濕地，從沙地荒漠到湍急河流，讓我們一起體驗爬行動物和兩棲動物的非凡世界！Adventures with Reptiles and Amphibians is an immersive encounter with more than 20 representatives of some 14,000 cold-blooded species worldwide. How can you tell if a snake is venomous? How does the chameleon change its colours? Why is the Japanese giant salamander a rare sight in the wild? Lumber with the world's largest lizard, the komodo dragon. Discover the secrets of the Galapagos tortoise. And admire (but don't touch!) the brightly coloured poison dart frog. From leafy forests to muddy wetlands, and sandy deserts to fast-flowing rivers, experience the remarkable world of reptiles and amphibians as never before!

本書是由《Franny K. Stein》與《Catwad》作者 Jim Benton 所創作的全彩圖像小說系列，透過兩位對世界充滿好奇的機器人 Jop 和 Blip，帶領讀者探索生活中最「奇妙又搞笑」的問題。從「企鵝放屁能在火星上聽到嗎？」「怎麼做一份龍肉三明治？」「為什麼我們需要兩隻耳朵？」這些看似無厘頭的提問開始，他們運用邏輯、STEM 知識與一點荒誕幽默，展開思考與推理。本書不僅充滿笑料，也鼓勵孩子們培養觀察、提問與獨立思考的能力。適合喜歡 Dav Pilkey 或 Dan Gutman 風格的讀者，為喜歡想東想西的孩子提供一次歡樂又啟發腦力的閱讀體驗。Two curious robots seek the answers to life's most pressing--and hilarious--questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor. - Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars?- What if you wanted a dragon sandwich? - Why do we need TWO ears?With Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Dan Gutman

由六位當代最耀眼的青少年文學作家聯手打造，《Blackout》是夏日最難以抗拒的浪漫小說，即將由Netflix改編為影視鉅作，並由歐巴馬夫婦擔任製作人！當紐約市在熱浪中陷入停電，十三位青少年在黑暗中擦出愛的火花——初次邂逅、舊情複燃、友情轉變、愛情誕生。這本書是寫給黑人成年少年的情書，讚頌他們的愛、歡笑與故事的真實與珍貴。幽默、動人又充滿希望，《Blackout》是一道穿越黑暗、照亮人心的青春愛情光芒。適合喜愛Jenny Han與Netflix《Let it Snow》的讀者。The irresistible blockbuster YA romance of summer 2021 by six of the biggest voices in YA, as featured on ITV News. Soon to be a major film & TV franchise for Netflix and produced by Barack and Michelle Obama! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Netflix's Let it Snow and Bolu Babalola's Love in Colour ‘Perfect summer reading’ – The Stylist ‘Six top authors, including Angie Thomas who wrote The Hate U Give, come together to write a moving story of black teenage love. Perfect for bringing a taste of romance and American city life to your staycation’ – The Times 'BLACKOUT is our love letter to love, to New York City, and to Black teens.Our reminder to them that their stories, their joy, their love is valid and worthy of being spotlighted.' Dhonielle Cla

本書作者李莎·卡爾杜齊是一位加拿大作家，她講述了自己在中國過往近三十年充實而鮮活的工作與生活體驗。教育、文化、公益和寫作事業，彙聚成她平凡而又獨特的日常。她以真誠而幽默的態度探索人與人之間的共性，幫助人們消除偏見與誤解。李莎·卡爾杜齊見證了中國三十年快速發展變化的歷程，在經濟、社會、人文、自然等方面，都有自己獨到的見解與感觸。她對中國既有深厚的感情，也有敏銳的洞察；既有篤定的認同，也有善意的督促。 Lisa Carducci, a Canadian writer, tells about her colorful work and life in China over the past 30 years in the book. Education, culture, public welfare, and writing make up of her ordinary and unique routine. She tries to explore the common natures of people from different countries with a sincere and humorous attitude in order to eradicate prejudices and misunderstandings. As a witness of China’s rapid development and changes over the past three decades, the author has her original insights and feelings in terms of the country’s economy, society, culture and nature. To China, she shows both deep emotion and sharp observation, and expresses both definite approval and well-intentioned supervision.

11歲又¾的Lottie Brooks覺得人生已經完蛋——新學校沒朋友、沒有閃亮長髮，連胸罩都還穿不上！她只想躲起來和寵物倉鼠共度餘生。本書是Lottie系列首集，以爆笑又寫實的語氣描繪少女面對青春期的尷尬、友情危機和初戀困擾。圖文並茂，節奏輕快，是介於《Dork Diaries》與《Wimpy Kid》之間的絕佳選擇。無論是自認怪怪的孩子，還是剛進入成長階段的讀者，都能在Lottie的故事中找到笑聲與共鳴。Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over. Not only is she about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, but she's just discovered she's too flat-chested to even wear A BRA!She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters, Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third. Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put

本書由《A Sick Day for Amos McGee》作者 Philip C. Stead 與繪者 Matthew Cordell 再度合作，描寫一位古怪又充滿熱情的Aunt Josephine，向姪女講述她追尋巨蛙的奇幻經歷。故事從秘魯叢林展開，穿越海洋與城市，節奏明快又荒誕可愛。Cordell 以流暢筆觸與水彩展現誇張場景，畫面充滿細節與幽默；Stead 則讓敘事在喧鬧與沉靜之間往返，展現講故事的樂趣與親情的溫度。這是一則關於想像、冒險與傾聽的繪本，適合親子共讀，也讓人重新體會「講故事」這件事的魔力。When a curiously croaking stranger comes knocking at the door, Aunt Josephine launches into a rambling tale about her lifelong pursuit of a rare giant frog. Eccentric Aunt Josephine poignantly ignores a stranger knocking at her door as she tells her niece Sadie the story of her time in the jungles of Peru, cataloguing amphibians for the scientific team of Admiral Rodriguez. When the admiral's son was suddenly swallowed by a giant frog, Aunt Josephine gave chase in a journey which took her around the world. In the tradition of Philip Stead and Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell's previous collaborations Special Delivery and The Only Fish in the Sea, this is a story full of rambunctious fun and sensationally appealing artwork. A Junio

Set your child on the road to reading success with this library of adorable, illustrated mini books. The fun, easy-to-read stories in this collection give your child practice with must-know phonics skills, such as short vowels, long vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, and more. The convenient storage box houses 24 books plus a parent guide filled with tips for helping your child read. A great addition to your home library!----Jumpstart reading success with this big collection of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Level B. Most pages of these full-color storybooks feature just one or two lines of simple, repetitive text to help children learn to read with ease and confidence. Includes a tip-filled parent guide. A great value!每級數25本書和1片CD，共3套美國首席閱讀專家依照26個字母的順序排列把幼稚園到國小六年級學生適宜閱讀的書籍，分成26個不同級數。讓孩子們能夠依循這A-Z的順序，循序漸進地閱讀，以達到與美國小學生們相同的閱讀程度。SCHOLASTIC的菁英教育編輯群，依照GUIDED READING的分級標準，為小朋友們製作了First Little Readers A，B，C三個級數的讀本。運用再三重複的句型，簡單常用的字彙，配合貼進孩子生活的主題，由淺入深地讓孩子能跟著有聲書CD的指引，慢慢地開始學習

《金錢心理學》並非教你如何用數學公式致富，而是帶你深入理解「為何人們會這樣用錢」。作者摩根・豪澤以19篇精煉短文，揭示我們對金錢的直覺、恐懼、慾望與決策背後的心理機制。真正的財務智慧，不在於知識有多深，而是能否控制情緒與行為。在這本廣受好評的暢銷書中，你會發現投資與理財不是數學題，而是人性課。這本書適合所有想更好理解金錢與自己關係的讀者，幫你在混亂與不確定中，做出更聰明、更穩健的財務選擇。Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people.Money—investing, personal finance, and business decisions—is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together.In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.

愛因斯坦曾留下一個可能改變全人類命運的秘密。多年後，這段歷史塵封的方程式再度浮現，成為陰謀與權力爭奪的中心。CIA唯一能依靠的，是十三歲的Charlie Thorne——一位擁有超常天賦卻不按牌理出牌的少女。Charlie不僅要解碼數學與歷史的謎題，還得周旋在不可信的盟友與敵人之間，穿梭世界各地，在時間與風險的夾縫中完成任務，是適合青少年閱讀的冒險小說。“Fast-paced, smart, and action-packed...a real page-burner.” ―Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello’s Library seriesFrom New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs comes the first novel in a thrilling new series about the world’s youngest and smartest genius who’s forced to use her unbelievable code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein.Charlie Thorne is a genius.Charlie Thorne is a thief.Charlie Thorne isn’t old enough to drive.And now it’s up to her to save the world…Decades ago, Albert Einstein devised an equation that could benefit all life on earth―or destroy it. Fearing what would happen if the equation fell into the wrong hands, he hid it.But now, a diabolical group known as the Furies are closing in on its location. In desperation, a team of CIA agents drags Ch

Tom Ginger是那種安靜到幾乎會被空氣忽略的小孩，但誰知道，真正能拯救全校的，竟然是她！自從她戴上新牙套後，竟然開始「收聽」到某些不可告人的對話──來自新校長Miss Fortune，她不只是壞，還壞得驚人，計畫要把整間學校變成她的邪惡實驗室。現在，Tom要靠她的秘密超能力、勇氣（還有一點點運氣）阻止她！故事節奏明快，插圖幽默，劇情充滿驚喜和笑點，是喜歡Pamela Butchart和Sam Copeland作品的小讀者不可錯過的校園奇想喜劇。“Cranks up the fun factor to eleven.” Philip Ardagh“So much fun!” Katie Tsang“Good for newly developing readers.” Primary TimesLaugh-out-loud school-based antics, illustrations AND evil headteachers make this book perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and Sam Copeland.Meet Tom Ginger. She’s shy! she’s retiring! She’s … our only hope! Not exactly the stuff that heroes are made of – or is it?Shy girl Tom Ginger is the world’s most unlikeliest hero – until she discovers that her new braces have the power to act as radio transmitters, allowing her to tune into the conversations of her new super-evil head teacher. Suddenly it’s up to Tom to save the school from Miss Fortune’s dastardly plans. Can she do it? Read the book to find out!PRAISE FOR MY HEAD TEACHER IS AN EVIL

自從《Cornelia Funke》的奇幻旅程之後，墨水世界變得更加危險。火舞人達斯特指已死，邪惡的白衣人奪取了統治權，整個故事也走向黑暗與悲劇。被困書中世界的梅琪與莫，陷入無法改寫的命運中；而留在現實世界的艾莉諾，也以為摯愛的家人永遠迷失書中。隨著冬季降臨，僅存的希望寄託於一場與「死亡」達成的危險交易上。《墨水死亡》是Cornelia Funke奇幻三部曲的最終章，深刻探問文字與命運的交織，一場關於救贖、勇氣與想像力的最後試煉。The third book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on Inkheart Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn.Even Elinor, left alone in the real world, believes her family to be lost – lost between the covers of a book. But as winter comes on there is reason to hope – if only Meggie and Mo can rewrite the wrongs of the past and make a dangerous p

《My Brilliant Friend》（那不勒斯四部曲首部）是由Elena Ferrante創作的代表作，以Naples為背景，展開一段橫跨數十年的女性友誼。故事圍繞兩位在貧困社區長大的女孩——Elena與Lila。她們彼此吸引、競爭，也彼此牽引，在成長過程中不斷拉扯出自我與對方的邊界。在階級、教育與性別限制交織的環境裡，兩人的人生逐漸分岔，卻始終無法真正離開彼此的影響。這不只是一段友情的描寫，更是一部關於成長、慾望與自我認同的深刻書寫——細膩而真實地刻畫出人與人之間最複雜的連結。From one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors, comes this ravishing and generous-hearted novel about a friendship that lasts a lifetime. The story of Elena and Lila begins in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighbourhood on the outskirts of Naples. Growing up on these tough streets the two girls learn to rely on each other ahead of anyone or anything else, as their friendship, beautifully and meticulously rendered, becomes a not always perfect shelter from hardship. Ferrante has created a memorable portrait of two women, but My Brilliant Friend is also the story of a nation. Through the lives of Elena and Lila, Ferrante gives her readers the story of a city and a country undergoing momentous change.

紐約時報暢銷作家暨插畫家艾蜜莉‧溫菲爾德‧馬丁，以細膩筆觸重新詮釋經典童話《雪白與玫瑰紅》，打造出一個既魔幻又感人的童話世界。《雪與玫瑰》講述兩位姐妹在父親神秘失蹤、母親陷入悲傷後，踏入充滿魔法的森林，展開一場破解詛咒的冒險。全書充滿夢幻彩圖與獨特角色，在奇幻與現實交織中流露溫柔情感與深刻寓意，是一本讀者會反覆翻閱、沉醉其中的經典之作。獻給所有仍相信故事能帶來奇蹟的大小讀者。A fairy-tale reimagining of Snow White and Rose Red from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Emily Winfield Martin. Filled with stunning illustrations. "Emily Winfield Martin — reimagine[s] Brothers Grimm fairy tales, treating delight, with a few grisly bits folded in, as its own reward. The deeper meanings of these stories do emerge, but the pleasure they give is paramount." —The New York TimesSnow and Rose didn’t know they were in a fairy tale. People never do. . . .Once, they lived in a big house with spectacular gardens and an army of servants.Once, they had a father and mother who loved them more than the sun and moon.But that was before their father disappeared into the woods and their mother disappeared into sorrow.This is the story of two sisters and the enchanted woods that hav

Ben Bunsen 一直以來只有一位朋友——一個想像出來的生物「Gorblimey」。直到有一天，這位朋友居然變成了真實存在！Ben 難以置信地擁抱這份奇蹟，但 Skeleton Keys 卻警覺 Gorblimey 身上潛藏的危機。當 Skeleton Keys 的「直覺顫動」開始作響，他相信 Gorblimey 必須被放逐至永恆的虛空。Ben 為了守護友誼奮力抵抗，但鎮上出現了更多未被想像的存在——而且其中一位懷抱復仇之念。The Unimaginary Friend 是一部結合奇幻、懸疑與黑色幽默的精彩冒險，適合喜歡 AMELIA FANG 或 THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL 的讀者。Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds. Join me for the curious tale of Ben Bunsen, whose only friend is a figment of his imagination ... until now.Ben can't believe it when his imaginary friend the Gorblimey becomes unimaginary. The Gorblimey is loyal and kind . and real! But Skeleton Keys is far from convinced by the Gorblimey's friendly ways.He's got the twitch, which is (almost) never wrong, and it's telling him the Gorblimey is dangerous and needs banishing to the endless void of Oblivion. As Ben battles to save his new friend, the Gorblimey is soon the least of Skeleton Keys' worries. It seems that there's

本書描寫俄國女皇 Catherine the Great 一生的真實故事。出身小貴族的她，憑藉堅定意志與非凡才智，登上帝位，掌管國政長達三十四年。她推動改革、關心民生，面對叛亂、戰爭與法國大革命的浪潮，皆以冷靜與手腕化險為夷。作者 Robert K. Massie 以精確的史料與生動的筆法，刻畫這位帝王與她的親族、將領、情人、政敵間複雜的關係，重現一段充滿權力與人性的歷史。・以史實為本，筆觸細膩而具戲劇張力。・描寫女性掌權的智慧與孤獨。・對18世紀歐洲政治與文化風貌有深刻呈現。The fascinating true story behind HBO's Catherine the Great starring Dame Helen Mirren as Catherine the Great. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into empress of Russia by sheer determination. For thirty-four years, the government, foreign policy, cultural development and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands.She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution. Robert K. Massie brings an eternally fascinating woman together with her family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers and enemies – vividly and triumphantly to life.History offers few stories richer than that of Catherine the Great.

《The Last Kids on Earth》首集描繪一個「殭屍與怪物佔領小鎮」的瘋狂世界。十三歲的 Jack Sullivan 原本平凡無奇，如今卻成了末日冒險者。他住進加固的樹屋，把生活過成一場遊戲般的挑戰：與好友 Quint 一起發明裝備、想辦法營救勇敢的 June、並嘗試擊敗最可怕的怪物 Blarg。作者 Max Brallier 的敘事幽默風趣，Douglas Holgate 的插圖動態十足，讓每一頁都充滿張力。故事節奏快速，笑料與動作兼備，尤其能吸引喜歡《Diary of a Wimpy Kid》或《Dog Man》的讀者。Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES!‘Forty-two days ago I was an ordinary kid, living an uneventful life. But now it’s TOTAL MONSTER ZOMBIE CHAOS and I’m battling beasts on a daily basis. Crazy, right? But I know exactly how to make it through the zombie apocalypse.’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. Overnight Jack’s life has become like the plot of a video game and he has come up with his own ULTIMATE FEATS OF APOCALYPTIC SUCCESS:· Locate Quint Baker, b

《A Million Dots》從一棵樹、一顆點開始，每頁翻倍，直到滿頁的點點達成百萬之數。作者以圖像演繹數學概念，讓抽象的「倍數」變得具象而美麗。書頁間的變化不只是數字的增長，更是孩子對數與圖像關聯的直觀理解。這本書不需要艱深的公式，只需要一雙好奇的眼睛，就能體會數學的樂趣與壯觀，非常適合數學啟蒙與跨領域創作使用。Double the numbers from 1 to 1,000,000 in 40 pages. A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.Winner of the New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2019.A book to promote interest in numbers and wonder at the scale they can represent, with lots to interrogate and talk about. -- School Library AssociationPotential goldmine of teaching ideas. -- School Reading ListDouble the numbers to go from 1 to 1,000,000 in 40 pages. A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.We start with a single tree; 1. As we turn the page, we are presented with a sum doubling the number on the page before it: 1+1 = 2; 2+2 = 4; 4+4 = 8. In this way, we reach a million (actually 1,048,576) within 44 pages.Each sum is brought to life with a simple graphic illustration in the distinctive style of Sven Völker. The dots form the

★ Junior Design Awards 金獎、Made For Mums Awards 銀獎肯定★ 荷蘭國家博物館合作出版，精選林布蘭經典作品★ 米飛插畫 × 世界名畫，輕鬆看懂藝術的魅力！米飛兔帶領孩子認識荷蘭大師林布蘭的經典名畫。本書由荷蘭國家博物館合作出版，將林布蘭畫作與迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫並排呈現，引導孩子觀察兩位藝術家的創作差異與相似之處。榮獲Junior Design Awards金獎，是適合3歲以上閱讀、親子共讀的藝術啟蒙書。GOLD winner for Best Pre-Schooler Book 4-6 Yrs at the Junior Design Awards 20/21Silver winner in the 5-8 years category, Made For Mums Awards 2020Produced in collaboration with the Rijksmuseum, Miffy x Rembrandt looks at the art of Rembrandt with Miffy and discovers the similarities and differences.Rembrandt and Dick Bruna are both Dutch and both world-famous. In this book, you will find lots of the wonderful works they created. Although their pictures may look very different, lots of things are the same. They both painted people, animals, and landscapes, but each did so in their own way. Join Miffy as she takes a look at Rembrandt’s art and discovers similarities and differences.Miffy x Rembrandt is a beautiful book to introduce little ones into the art world!

‧Bootstrap及Vue.js熱門前端技術一手掌握 ‧Firebase資料庫功能與Web應用程式的Authentication一次到位 ‧沒有Node.js套件管理及Vue-CLI模組一樣搞定SPA 現今前端工程師所必備的能力，已經不是個別學會HTML、CSS與JavaScript而已，除了要對不同尺寸的載具設計出RWD頁面外，更需要學會運用不同框架的整合，才能讓專案得心應手並展現前端工程師的價值。 目前普遍運用Bootstrap的CSS框架來呈現版面並達成RWD，而Vue.js則是近年來三大JavaScript框架中的後起之秀。本書將以Vue.js框架為主體搭配Bootstrap做為UI的呈現，並讓讀者具有駕馭前端框架的實力。 以往資料的儲存需要搭配後端資料庫，在後端即服務(Backend as a Service; BaaS)逐漸普及使用後，前端工程師已可以直接在前述框架中使用Firebase，取代原本後端資料庫建置。本書針對如何使用Firebase資料庫提供詳細的說明，同時說明使用Firebase建置出像是手機簡訊的認證機制。

本書《Educated》是 Tara Westover 的回憶錄，記述她從與世隔絕的山區家庭中掙脫、追尋知識與自我重生的歷程。她的父親信奉極端信仰，不讓子女上學、就醫，甚至不為孩子辦出生證明。十六歲那年，Tara 決定離家，展開一場以教育為武器的逃亡。這不僅是一個關於學習的故事，更是自我覺醒的見證。她用知識重建人生，也以書寫重新理解家庭、信仰與自由的意義。・真實回憶錄，震撼人心又充滿希望。・探討教育、信仰與個人意志的力量。・文字真摯細膩，感動無數全球讀者。THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERA BETWEEN THE COVERS PICKSelected as a book of the year by AMAZON, THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, NEW YORK TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, VOGUE, IRISH TIMES, IRISH EXAMINER and RED MAGAZINE'One of the best books I have ever read . . .unbelievably moving' Elizabeth Day 'An extraordinary story, beautifully told' Louise O'Neill 'A memoir to stand alongside the classics . . .compelling and joyous' Sunday Times Tara Westover grew up preparing for the end of the world. She was never put in school, never taken to the doctor. She did not even have a birth certificate until she was nine years old.At sixteen, to escape her father's radicalism and a violent older brother, Tara left home. What followed was a struggle for self-inventi

準備好了嗎？Bizzy Bear 要出發比賽囉！快幫他按下起跑燈、開動賽車、繞過彎道，最後舉旗衝向終點！這本書讓孩子親手操作五個機關，參與整場刺激的比賽過程。畫面色彩明亮、情境節奏明快，就像一場賽道上的小冒險。全書搭配輕快押韻的敘事節奏，讓孩子在操作中自然而然開口說、認識情境與語彙。操作簡單、安全耐翻，是學齡前孩子的閱讀啟蒙好選擇。Five easy to move sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers!Today, Bizzy Bear is taking part in a big race – ready, steady, go! Turn the lights on to signal the start, help him speed along in his racing car and zoom around the track. Then lift the flag as he crosses the finish line! But will he get there first? A funny little story with loads of details to spot and chat about.This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers.Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad’s I

本書由暢銷青少年小說作家 Jessica Brody 所寫，是一部將悲傷、成長與偶然相遇細膩交織的青春小說。故事發生在一個被暴風雪困住的跨年夜，女主角 Ryn 滯留在丹佛機場，被迫停下腳步，直面那則一年來始終不敢打開的訊息——來自已逝摯友的最後一句話。在這個看似平凡卻漫長的夜晚，她因為一次意外與陌生男孩 Xander 產生交集，也逐漸走進一連串溫柔又古怪的相遇。Over the course of one chaotic night stranded at the Denver airport, Ryn confronts her shattered past thanks to the charm of romance, the uniqueness of strangers, and the magic of ordinary places in this stunning novel from the author of Boys of Summer.Ryn has one unread text message on her phone. And it’s been there for almost a year.She hasn’t tried to read it. She can’t. She won’t. Because that one message is the last thing her best friend ever said to her before she died.But as Ryn finds herself trapped in the Denver International Airport on New Year’s Eve thanks to a never-ending blizzard on the one-year anniversary of her best friend’s death, fate literally runs into her.And his name is Xander.When the two accidentally swap phones, Ryn and Xander are thrust into the chaos of an unforgettable all-night

本書出自芬蘭最具代表性的童書作家 Mauri Kunnas，以「夢遊」為核心，展開一連串荒謬又迷人的冒險。克拉巴克先生在熟睡中走進城市各個角落，無意間製造混亂，也意外解決難題。摩托車貓幫、香腸工廠的河馬、遊樂園裡暴躁的公牛，在畫面中各自忙碌，形成層層堆疊的視覺敘事。作者擅長以漫畫感構圖與群像細節，讓讀者自行發掘故事線索。評論一致肯定本書的幽默與耐讀性，是能讓孩子與大人都投入其中、慢慢品味的作品。From the award-winning Mauri Kunnas, Finland's most celebrated children's author, a hilarious picture book which follows the adventures of a sleepwalking goat. Mr. Clutterbuck, a mild-mannered goat, sleepwalks his way into unimaginable adventures: one night the lead singer of a rock band, the next an entrepreneur, Mr. Clutterbuck soon finds himself the hero of his town. A book that will send readers of all ages into fits of laughter.Mr. Clutterbuck is blissfully unaware of his reputation as the busiest and loudest sleepwalker in town. Meek and mild-mannered when awake, at night Mr. Clutterbuck seeks thrills and adventures. Often the accidental instigator of chaos, Mr. Clutterbuck soon becomes the lead singer of a rock band, an entrepreneur, a disco king, and, eventually, the hero of his tow

叢書簡介 「對外華語文教學研究叢書Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Series」 策劃：董鵬程先生／世界華語文教育學會祕書長 主編：柯華葳教授／中央大學學習與教學研究所所長 全球華語文教師的最佳指導書 本叢書集結台灣數十位優秀華語文學者專家費時二年完成，充分展現台灣優質華語文教學實力。編選主題涵蓋華語研究和實務教學，其中有以議題為軸的如華語語音教學、教材分級考量、華語評量以及整合各層面為經緯的教科書如華語文的教與學、兒童華語教學、漢語閱讀的心理與教學等，是一套系統而完備的華語文教學研究最佳叢書。 本書簡介 詞彙之旅(新修訂版) 本書可以提供三個領域作為教科書或參考書：華文教學、詞彙學、訓詁學。作者針對1999年《漢語詞彙學》重新修訂增補。本書重點放在詞義問題，除詞彙的描寫介紹，也兼顧了漢語詞彙史，又專章討論了詞彙與文化的問題。每章章末並提供「問題與思考」，引領讀者深入探討。