Closely Observed Infants

★嬰兒觀察和心智發展理論重要著作，兒童心理治療學者必讀經典★本書繁體中文版絕版多年，現由心靈工坊重新整理發行，精彩可期嬰兒觀察經典著作，全球長銷三十年自1948年起，世界馳名的精神分析重鎮英國塔維斯托克診所（Tavistock Clinic）即採用「嬰兒觀察」來訓練兒童心理治療師。觀察期間，受訓者必須每週一次，持續兩年觀察同一個嬰兒的發展，並且每週參加小組研討，與同儕及督導共同思考其觀察內容。本書是嬰兒觀察的經典著作，也是精神分析訓練的入門手冊。全書共分二大部，第一部從學術角度闡述嬰兒觀察的相關理論與研究，以及採用精神分析式觀察法的優點與可能限制；第二部進入實作歷程，收錄八篇嬰兒觀察報告。觀察者使用一般日常用語生動描繪嬰兒的情緒生活、階段發展、與家中其他成員的互動，以及觀察當下觀察者自身的情緒反應，篇篇細膩深刻，是瞭解嬰兒早年生命的第一手資料。此一嬰兒觀察法奠基於佛洛伊德、克萊恩、溫尼考特及其他兒童分析師與心理治療師的先驅研究，強調從直接觀察中學習。讀者可從本書的觀察報告中體會一般家庭在迎接新生兒時會面臨的景況、最原始的情緒經驗，以及觀察者的觀察與反思歷程。觀察推薦（依姓氏筆畫排列）周仁宇 | 精神分析師、兒童精神科醫師、人類學博士林玉華 | 國際精神分析學會精神分析師林怡青 | 伯特利身心診所醫師許欣偉 | 向陽身心診所醫師許宗蔚 | 中國醫藥大學附設醫院兒童青少年精神科主治醫師

The follow-up to the successful Loose Parts and your guide to infants and toddlers safely exploring through play.Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and enc

Depicts infants exploring their world as they crawl over, under, and through.

Find out about all kinds of weird, wonderful and utterly fascinating dinosaurs, with this set of four jigsaws and an early-years book. The simple four-piece puzzles are ideal for infants and toddlers making for a fun and engaging learning experience. Elisa Ferro's delightful illustrations and an accompanying picture book make this perfect for play or quiet reading time.

地鐵載運著乘客前行，也承載了他們的悲喜。從行色匆匆的上班族到帶著孩子的忙碌主婦，地鐵在行進的轟隆聲中見證一切，用乘客與他們的故事，繪製出一幅色彩鮮活的韓國地鐵風情畫。A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.SIX STARRED REVIEWS★ “Lucky readers, climb aboard: extraordinary explorations await.” —Shelf Awareness★ “I Am the Subway makes for an unforgettable journey.” —Bookpage★ “[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits.” —Publishers Weekly★ “A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.” —Kirkus Reviews★ “[B]eautiful and unusual.” —Youth Services Book Review★ “Bewitching.” —ForewordAccompanied by the constant, rumbling ba-dum ba-dum of its passage through the city, the subway has stories to tell. Between sunrise and sunset, it welcomes and farewells people, and holds them—along with their joys, hopes, fears, and memories—in its embrace.Originally published in Korean and brought to English-speaking audien

From Chris Haughton comes a funny, suspenseful and keenly observed cautionary tale about pushing boundaries and indulging your more mischievous, cheeky side (when nobody is looking). Three little monk

A big, brilliant, profoundly observed novel about the absurdities of modern life and one man's search for meaning, by National Book Award Finalist Joshua Ferris, one of the most exciting voices of his

Why do infants and toddlers seem to have a heightened awareness of the paranormal--and an often marked ability to interact with the unknown? And why do these qualities and abilities seem to mysterious

"A straightforward fictional view of an urban soup kitchen, as observed by a boy visiting it with his `Uncle Willie,' who works there every day....The difficult lives of those fed (including children)

Frida worries all the time. Big worries, small worries, and all-the-time worries. Her worries feel heavy, just like the pebbles she collects every day.Some days, Frida's worries become the only thing she can think about. But then, one day, her granny teaches her an ingenious way to keep her worries in check-and Frida finally feels the weight of her fears slip away . .. This sensitively written picture book explores how a young girl learns to manage her worries. Jenny Bloomfield's beautifully observed illustrations bring Frida's feelings and experiences vividly to life.

"The expressive drawings are winning. . .A lovely tale." - GuardianMy Grandpa is the stunning picture book debut from Marta Altes, author of I Am An Artist. A moving and memorable book about the very special relationship between an elderly grandfather and his adoring grandson, this unique look at old age through the eyes of a young bear is big-hearted, poignant and beautifully observed.

Improve students' critical-thinking skills in grades K-12 using high-interest science content. This classroom resource provides leveled text-dependent questions to support students as they closely exa

INTRODUCTIONThe role of media in any society is vital and is closely related to brands and consumption especially in a vibrant 21st century Asian city. Hong Kong with its free-market economy and urban

According to the Common Core State Standards, students should be able to read closely to determine what a text says explicitly, make logical references from it, and cite specific textual evidence to s

When it’s time for young children to listen closely, this book sets the tone. They discover that it’s important to open their eyes and ears but to close their mouths so good listening can begin.

Kennedy, Johnson and the Defence of NATO is an incisive reassessment of Anglo-American defence relations, which form a crucial part of international security.Andrew Priest closely examines this key re

The 12 essays collected provide an in-depth study of the emergence of the new Chinese literatures by looking at the origins, themes, major authors and their works, and how creativity is closely connec

This high-contrast baby book features striking black-and-white sports artwork designed to support your baby's visual development. The unique accordion-style format stands upright on its own--making it perfect for tummy time! Infants are born with limited vision and respond best to bold images, which makes this high-contrast board book an ideal first book for developing eyes. Featuring fine art illustrations of classic sports gear--like soccer balls, baseball gloves, footballs, and more--this book introduces babies to the exciting world of sports from day one. Designed by Tabitha Paige--artist, speech pathologist, and author of the best-selling Our Little Adventures series--each illustration combines developmental benefits with life-like imagery that can grow with your child and help build early vocabulary. The fold-out accordion design makes this book as functional as it is beautiful. Use it during tummy time, prop it up during diaper changes, or lay it flat for early play and bonding.

A walk through their bustling city neighborhood brings a girl and her grandfather closer together in this gentle, contemplative picture book that’s “a reminder of the importance of being in the world with unhurried attention and open hearts” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).A child and her grandfather step out of their brownstone and take a walk around their lively city. Together, they practice looking closely. They delight in the world that they see, taste, touch, feel, and hear. Whether learning a yellow bird’s song, tasting a street vendor’s mango slices, or listening to the thumping music from passing cars, they find small wonders in every moment they share—and together, always, they go slow.Simple yet poetic,We Go Slowis a breathtaking invitation to everyday wonder from acclaimed picture book creators Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Aaron Becker.

The highly anticipated, thrilling conclusion to Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series!After her confrontation with Ikol, Emily finally understands the stone's power and what she must do to defend Alledia from the shadows. As she travels to Typhon to help her mom and Navin, Prince Trellis returns to the Kingdom of the Elves to save his countrymen -- and confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king. The threat of darkness follows all Stonekeepers closely, and it will take the strength of both new friends and old foes to conquer it… and survive.

"Investing is a simple activity, which an entire industry strives to make complicated to justify its existence."At a time when a record number of people are investing in the stock market, this book by award-winning financial writer Nicolas Bérubé reveals how any investor can get rich and beat the professionals at their own game by investing less than an hour a year of their time.Admitting that he felt like a 'zero' after his first mistakes as a beginner investor, Nicolas has never stopped trying to understand what separates the winners from the losers. He has observed how the greatest investors around the world think and act, meeting and interviewing many of them, and going on to include the revealing results here.He also uses little-known examples, such as the forgotten theft of the Mona Lisa, Isaac Newton's stock market disaster, and the mistake made by one of the world's greatest investors, to make learning about investing a compelling journey through history, psychology, and financ

A gorgeous, award-winning picture book about the beauty of small things and the healing power of nature The blossom blowing in the wind, the snow-capped mountains, the coat of a roe deer... From up in the air, everything looks so beautiful to the starling. He wants to sing about it to the world! But first he visits all the other birds, who each have something to add to his song. This stunningly illustrated story reminds us of the endless beauty that can be found in the everyday, if only we look closely enough.

Maisy and her friends are going on a nature walk! This First Experiences book entices children into the great outdoors.Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends meet up at the park entrance. They’re surprised at how many plants and animals live at the pond, from lily pads to ducks to ladybugs, tadpoles to fish and dragonflies. When they head into the woods, they find the animals to be shy―is that a deer, or even a fox? Looking closely at leaves and under logs helps in spotting small creatures like ants and earthworms. And when they hear birds high in the trees, Maisy uses binoculars to get a better look. Little ones on their first nature adventure and seasoned hikers alike will be happy to share their experience with their favorite mouse and her pals.

A New York Times BestsellerSpanning Prohibition-era Montana, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New Zealand, wartime London, and modern-day Los Angeles, Great Circle tells the unforgettable story of a daredevil female aviator determined to chart her own course in life, at any cost.After being rescued as infants from a sinking ocean liner in 1914, Marian and Jamie Graves are raised by their dissolute uncle in Missoula, Montana. There--after encountering a pair of barnstorming pilots passing through town in beat-up biplanes--Marian commences her lifelong love affair with flight. At fourteen she drops out of school and finds an unexpected and dangerous patron in a wealthy bootlegger who provides a plane and subsidizes her lessons, an arrangement that will haunt her for the rest of her life, even as it allows her to fulfill her destiny: circumnavigating the globe by flying over the North and South Poles. A century later, Hadley Baxter is cast to play Marian in a film that centers on Marian's d

Inspire kids ages 6 to 9 to love and protect animals, just like Jane Goodall, with this perfect gift for the holidays!Jane Goodall is a celebrated scientist for her studies of chimpanzees in the forests of Africa. Before she observed chimps and helped save them from losing their home, Jane was a curious kid who loved learning about animals. She showed people that women could be scientists, just like men, and fought to follow her dream of working with wild chimps. Explore how Jane Goodall went from being a young nature lover in England to the most important chimpanzee expert in the world.This Jane Goodall chapter book for kids ages 6-9 includes:Word definitions―Discover helpful definitions for the more advanced words and ideas in the book.Test your knowledge―Take a quiz at the end of the book to make sure you understand the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jane Goodall's life.A lasting legacy―Learn about how Jane made the world a better place for future generations of both humans

Psychology and Law: Research and Practice, 2nd Editionoffers the definitive perspective on the practical application of psychological research to the law. Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol emphasize throughout the text the various roles psychologists and other mental health professionals can play. Insight is offered into the application of psychology in criminal and non-criminal legal matters. Topics such as family law, mental health evaluations, police interrogation, jury selection and decision making, involuntary civil commitment, and various civil capacities are included. This comprehensive book examines complex material in detail and explains it in an easy-to-read way. The authors emphasize the major contributions psychological research has made to the law, and encourage critical analysis through examples of court cases, high-profile current events, and research.New to This EditionThe new edition has been significantly reorganized to more closely align with the progression through

The perfect picture book for children who have discovered the power of the word "NO"!Ned the knight ALWAYS does exactly what he's told. When his parents ask him to pick up his toys, dig up the cabbages or go to bed on time, he does it all with a smile. And when the dragon swoops into town every night, he always runs inside just as he's asked.But one morning, instead of saying,"yes," he says, "NO!" He will NOT help his dad find his shield, his arrow or his bow, and he will certainly NOT let the butcher go past. That night, he refuses to go inside, and in doing so he confronts the dragon, making a very unlikely friend . .. This rambunctious, rhyming picture book is a brilliantly observed portrait of children's behaviour, with vibrant, detailed illustrations by the enormously talented Kate Hindley. Children and adults alike will fall in love with little crosspatch knight Ned and the very cute and lonely dragon he befriends.Lucy Rowland is a children's speech and language therapist has wri

E. M. Delafield's largely autobiographical novel takes the form of a journal written by an upper-middle-class lady living in a Devonshire village.Written with humour, this charming novel is full of the peculiarities of daily life. The Provincial Lady of the title attempts to avoid disaster and prevent chaos from descending upon her household. But with a husband reluctant to do anything but doze behind The Times, mischievous children and trying servants, it's a challenge keeping up appearances on an inadequate income, particularly in front of the infuriating and haughty Lady Boxe.As witty and delightful today as when it was first published in 1930, Diary of a Provincial Lady is a brilliantly observed comic novel and an acknowledged classic. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an introduction by author and journalist Christina Hardyment. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift-editions of much loved c

Nature's Economy is a wide-ranging investigation of ecology's past, first published in 1994. It traces the origins of the concept, discusses the thinkers who have shaped it, and shows how it in turn has shaped the modern perception of our place in nature. Our view of the living world is a product of culture, and the development of ecology since the eighteenth century has closely reflected society's changing concerns. Donald Worster focuses on these dramatic shifts in outlook and on the individuals whose work has expressed and influenced society's point of view. The book includes portraits of Linnaeus, Gilbert White, Darwin, Thoreau, and such key twentieth-century ecologists as Rachel Carson, Frederic Clements, Aldo Leopold, James Lovelock, and Eugene Odum.

★ 米飛兔帶孩子認識印象派！3歲以上就能開始的第一堂藝術欣賞課！★ 從莫內、雷諾瓦到卡薩特，走進光與色彩的印象派世界★ 米飛經典圖像 × 世界名畫，讓孩子看懂藝術之美米飛兔帶領孩子走進印象派藝術世界，認識莫內、德加、雷諾瓦與卡薩特等經典畫家。本書巧妙將迪克．布魯納的米飛插畫與印象派名畫並置，搭配簡單介紹與提問，引導孩子觀察色彩、光影與畫面故事。3歲以上即可閱讀，是最親切、最可愛的藝術啟蒙書，適合親子共讀，一起發現藝術的美好。An adorable introduction for very young children to the world of Impressionist painting.In what has to be the cutest introduction to Impressionism, Miffy discovers the work of iconic artists including Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Mary Cassatt, among others.The book uses clever pairings of Dick Bruna’s Miffy illustrations with iconic artworks to neatly captures the essence of each artwork. Combining a simple statement about each artist with questions that encourage children to look more closely at the artwork on the page, Miffy and the Impressionists is a warm welcome into the world of art for young children and their families.

Revelations of China’s global influence and intentions, from one of its most respected foreign policy analysts.For Washington, China is a strategic competitor: the only country with both the will to reshape the world order and, increasingly, the means to do so. For Europe, the People’s Republic is a ‘partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival’. For NATO, it is a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Yet Beijing’s image is far more positive in the Global South, of which the PRC considers itself a part.Zhou Bo’s essays unpack China’s own view of its role today. The PRC is operating not only in a world becoming less Western, but—more importantly—a West becoming less Western; and the key to its outlook lies in Africa, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific as much as in Europe and the White House.Are Moscow and Beijing really so closely aligned? Where are Sino-Indian relations headed? Is China a new Cold War foe for the West? Or will economic ties inev

This book contains analysis of different domains of contemporary art in China seen through the lens of the epistemological changes described in China Pluperfect I: Epistemology of Past and Outside in Chinese Art.It first looks at the concept of “ink art,” describing how it meant different things to different people in the former colony and how these different meanings came to determine certain institutional choices made at the beginning of the 21st century. The following chapters are dedicated to issues related to the urban and rural contexts for art creation in Mainland China and Hong Kong. One chapter observes the ups and downs of the representations of cities in the history of the People’s Republic of China and how they have defined a certain idea of culture. Another looks at how Chinese cities have been exceptional centers of art creations over the last thirty to forty years through the example of Shenzhen where a vibrant art scene, albeit closely connected to Hong Kong which has b

專論ARTICLES 4淺談農地消失對蛙類的生存威脅Impacts of agricultural land loss on the survival of amphibians林湧倫、林大利、楊懿如Yung-Lun Lin . Da-Li Lin . Yi-Ju Yang 特輯REPORTS 16人為活動對蓮華池豎琴蛙之威脅與保育行動Impacts of human activities on the population of harpist frog, Nidirana okinavana , in Lienhuachih Experimental Forest and the corresponding conservation action林春富、傅昭憲、陳運萱、蔡雅芬Chun-Fu Lin . Jhao-Sian Fu . Yun-Shiuan Chen . Ya-Fen Tsai 28世界刺毒魚類簡介Introduction of venomous fishes of the world曹德祺Tak-Kei Chou 42有點熟又不太熟的臺灣產浮萍類植物Lemnoideae of Taiwan, superficially familiar but not so if looking closely林家榮Chia-Long Lin 保育資訊INFORMATION 54圓白星椿象的多配偶現象Polygamy in Eysarcoris guttigerus (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)鹿兒陽Erh-Yang Lu 62臺灣本島新紀錄蟬種──黃蟪蛄First record of Platypleura hilpa (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) on Taiwan Island陳建宏、王惟加、程志中Jian-Hong Chen . Uika Ong . Jyh-Jong Cherng 68翠翼鳩夏秋育雛全紀錄Observation of the breeding behavior of Asian Emerald Dove, Chalcophaps indica , in Taiwan鄭清文Cing-Wun Jheng 7

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See the world through Georgia O'Keeffe's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Georgia O'Keeffe, meet famous American painter Georgia O'Keeffe.Step into her life and learn what led her to look closely at nature and paint her iconic paintings of flowers and bones. See the vast New Mexico landscapes that inspired her work. Have a go at producing your own close-up still-life artworks! Follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces.Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try craftin

InJoan Didion: What She Means, the writer and curator Hilton Als creates a mosaic that explores Didion's life and work and the feeling each generates in her admirers, detractors and critics.Arranged chronologically, the book highlights Didion's fascination with the two coasts that made her. As a Westerner transplanted to New York, Didion was able to look at her native land, its mores and fixed rules of behavior, with the loving and critical eyes of a daughter who got out and went back. (Didion and her late husband moved from New York to Los Angeles in 1964, where they worked as highly successful screenwriters, producing scripts for 1971'sThe Panic in Needle Parkand 1976'sA Star Is Born, among other works, before returning to New York 20 years later.) And from her New York perch, Didion was able to observe the political scene more closely, writing trenchant pieces about Clinton, El Salvador and most searingly the Central Park Five. The book includes more than 50 artists ranging from Bri

這系列有Pets (寵物) 跟 Safari (非洲大草原)兩本。給小小孩的書一定要有硬頁圓角的設計；內頁以黑白呈現，刺激小小孩的視覺發育；推拉的拼圖功能不僅增加親子共讀的樂趣，也訓練小小孩手部肌肉的發育與手眼協調的能力；簡單的英文語句和圖文對照，更兼具了英語學習的功能。Who is very big, has a long nose and has large ears? An elephant! Get ready for some fun and interactive learning with this slide and play board book! Little fingers can easily learn how to move the sliders to reveal four favourite safari animals and their names in this interactive board book. Move the sliders to reveal words and animals with each spread having a Touch & Feel effect. Wee Gallery range This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content.The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants. Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so thes

這系列有Pets (寵物) 跟 Safari (非洲大草原)兩本。給小小孩的書一定要有硬頁圓角的設計；內頁以黑白呈現，刺激小小孩的視覺發育；推拉的拼圖功能不僅增加親子共讀的樂趣，也訓練小小孩手部肌肉的發育與手眼協調的能力；簡單的英文語句和圖文對照，更兼具了英語學習的功能。Get ready for some fun and interactive learning with this slide and play board book! Little fingers can easily learn how to move the sliders to reveal four favourite household pets and their names in this interactive board book. Move the sliders to reveal words and animals with each spread having a Touch & Feel effect. Wee Gallery range This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content.The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants. Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so these books are guaranteed to excite and engage little minds. QED is p

本書為「千禧年三部曲」最終章。天才駭客莉絲貝・莎蘭德頭部中彈，重傷住院，卻同時面臨三起謀殺指控，即將站上法庭。為了證明清白，她與記者麥可・布隆維斯特聯手，揭露掩蓋真相的政府黑幕，直指制度如何傷害弱勢者。在生死邊緣，莎蘭德展開最後的反擊，不僅要向試圖殺害她的人復仇，也要對抗腐敗的國家體制。本書節奏緊湊、情節複雜，結合政治陰謀、司法攻防與強烈的女性意識，為這部備受推崇的犯罪三部曲畫下震撼而完整的句點。THE TRIAL: Lisbeth Salander - outsider and apparent enemy of society - is charged with attempted murder. The state has also ruled that she is mentally unstable, and should be locked away in an institution once again. But she is closely guarded in a hospital, having taken a bullet to the head, so how will she prove her innocence? THE ENEMY: Pulling the strings of the prosecution is the powerful inner circle of Sapo, the state security police. Determined to protect the secrets and corruption at Sweden's rotten core, Sapo is not an adversary to take on alone. THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS' NEST: Only with the help of Mikael Blomkvist and the journalists at Millennium magazine can Salander avoid the fate that has been decided for her. Together they form a compelling and dynamic alliance. Thi

An abandoned Southwark warehouse burns next door to a women's shelter for victims of spousal abuse. Within it lies the charred corpse of a female body burned beyond all recognition. At the same time, workers at Guy's Hospital anxiously discuss the disappearance of a hospital administrator -- a beautiful, emotionally fragile young woman who's vanished without a trace. And in an old, dark, rambling London house, nine-year-oldHarriet's awful fears won't be silenced -- as she worries about her feuding parents, her schoolwork . . . and the strange woman who is her only companion in this scary, unfamiliar place. Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid -- lovers and former partners -- have their own pressing concerns. But they must put aside private matters to investigate these disturbing cases. Yet neither Gemma nor Duncan realize how closely the cases are connected -- or how important their resolutions will be for an abducted young child who is frightened, alone . . . and in serious peril.