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早在一萬五千年前，美洲原住民族已走遍這片土地，從安地斯山脈到阿拉斯加，延續著各自的文化與信仰。他們透過口述傳說，思索人與宇宙、神祇與大地的關係。本書精選橫跨南北美洲多個民族的經典故事，涵蓋世界起源、自然神話與祖先智慧，細膩呈現原住民族豐富的精神世界。文字由David Bowles優雅翻譯，語句朗朗上口，適合朗讀分享；搭配細緻插畫，視覺與故事交織出迷人的閱讀體驗。這是一本結合文化探索、知識啟發與藝術欣賞的珍貴選集，也是理解美洲原住民族精神遺產的重要橋樑。FOUR STARRED REVIEWS* "Visually striking...full of vivid language." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)* "A rich anthology to understand and delight in Native traditions."-Booklist (starred review)* "Bowles' finely rendered translation begs to be read aloud."-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)* "Evocative...an impressive, handsome, and universally appealing volume." -Horn Book (starred review)"An excellent addition to any storytelling collection." -BCCBBatchelder Award Honor BookSchool Library Journal Best of the YearKirkus Best of the YearBooklist Editors' ChoiceEvanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for KidsChicago Public Library's Best of the BestABC Group Best Books for Young Readers"Hypnotizing...Provocative...Disarming"—The New York Times"Evocative and sti

Few island nations have stirred the soul like Cuba. From Hemingway’s intoxicating Havana to Ry Cooder’s Buena Vista Social Club, outsiders have persistently been fascinated by Cuba for its music (jazz

Few island nations have stirred the soul like Cuba. From Hemingway’s intoxicating Havana to Ry Cooder’s Buena Vista Social Club, outsiders have persistently been fascinated by Cuba for its music (jazz

International number one bestseller Mitch Albom's first work of non-fiction in ten years - his most personal story to date.FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern__________Chika Jeune came into Mitch Albom's life by chance. Growing up in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Haiti Earthquake, at three years old she tragically lost her mother and was brought to the orphanage run by Mitch and his wife, Janine.Chika made a quick impression. Brave and self-assured, she delighted those around her. But everything changed when Chika was diagnosed with a terminal disease that no doctor in Haiti could treat.This discovery sparked a two-year, around-the-world journey in search of a cure. As Chika's boundless optimism and humour taught Mitch the joys of caring for a child, he learned that a relationship built on love can never be lost.__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT FINDING CHIKA