The Character Edge

The former superintendent at West Point and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character.Among history's foremost leaders―from Abe Lincoln to Rosa Parks,

★ 英國No.1暢銷奇幻小說，TikTok熱議新世代YA話題作★ 《羅密歐與茱麗葉》家族宿命 × 小鎮詛咒傳說★ 黑暗魔法氛圍媲美 Krystal Sutherland★ 危險三角戀張力堪比 The Inheritance Games在Idlewood小鎮，德盧卡巫師家族與巴里昂富豪家族因古老詛咒成為世仇——只要巴里昂家族的人愛上你，你就會死亡。當Penny的母親成為詛咒受害者，她必須讓兩位敵對少年合作，揭開數十年來的黑暗祕密。面對魔法、家族恩怨與逐漸萌生的情感，她能否打破詛咒，同時守住自己的心？An unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy with the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.An instant #1 UK BestsellerAn unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy with the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.The locals of Idlewood whisper of a tragic love story that began a decades long blood feud.For as long as anyone can remember, the De Luca witches and the wealthy Barrion family have been sworn enemies. Ever since the curse that changed their fates forever. Now, if a Barrion falls in love with you, you’ll die.But when Penny Emberly’s mother becomes the curse’s

一年前的隨機槍擊案改變了Nora一家，她與爸爸便前往峽谷，希望能找回心中的平靜，但當他們抵達谷底時洪水竟沖走了Nora的父親與他們所有物資，為了拯救自己與父親，她必須戰勝恐懼生存下去。Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong.One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies.Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, venomous scorpions, deadly snakes, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father,

According to Hough, the key to business success is trust, and the key to building trust can be found in the techniques of improvisation employed by actors and jazz musicians. Hough, a successful Yale-

Unlock a world of Disney magic and LEGO®' adventure with this essential character guide ' including a Jessie minifigure from Toy Story!Meet more than 150 LEGO® Disney minifigures and mini dolls, from Mickey and Minnie Mouse to Princess Elsa and even Walt Disney himself! Explore the heroes, villains, princesses, friends, and locations from your favourite Disney films.Everything you need to know about the enchanting world of LEGO® Disney:Discover the latest LEGO® variants of beloved Disney characters, including fan favourites like Princess Ariel, alongside rare minifigures you've never seen before!Loaded with fun facts about the best-loved Disney characters and locations ' all presented in charming LEGO® detailIncludes a collectable LEGO® minifigure of Jessie from Toy Story ' a must-have addition to any Disney or LEGO® collectionPacked with colourful images and fascinating facts, this guide is a magical must-have gift for Disney fans aged 5-8, as well as lifelong fans and collectors of a

★ TikTok話題哥德奇幻續作，讀者最期待的黑暗篇章★ 小鎮魔法 × 禁忌戀情 × 危險祕密★ 《羅密歐與茱麗葉》家族宿命＋《The Inheritance Games》級愛情張力★ 如果魔法有代價，你願意為愛付出多少在拯救Penny母親的詛咒事件後，小鎮Idlewood看似恢復平靜，但黑暗力量其實正悄悄醞釀。Corey試圖終結家族的血腥魔法契約，而Alonso的力量卻逐漸失控，變得危險而陌生。當悲劇發生，Penny與朋友們必須面對殘酷抉擇：為了阻止更多血腥與詛咒，他們究竟願意犧牲多少？一場愛情、命運與黑暗魔法交織的哥德奇幻再度展開。The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.The hotly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable gothic contemporary fantasy The Glittering Edge. Return to a world where magic is real, witches make irresistible boyfriends, and keeping secrets is dangerous—but not as dangerous as the truth. With the feuding families of Romeo and Juliet, the dark magic of Krystal Sutherland and a love triangle to rival The Inheritance Games.Penny Emberly

「人」與「牲畜」兩種處境的界線並非涇渭分明，而是經常飄忽來往、進出穿梭，範圍甚至就在同一人身上。任何小事，在壓力重重當代生活裡，就是深感自己宛如牲口、落入六道的開端。作者以五部劇作，分別透過資本主義消費生活、現代社會邊緣場景、死刑陪審團、大齡女子原生家庭、放棄進入天堂荒謬執念等，展示種種可能。〈大遊樂園 Live Long and Prosper〉｜本書唯一一部短篇劇本，表現資本主義下可能的生活模式及其限制，例如人與物間保持彼此消費與被消費關係，且無盡循環。〈沈默是今 Cut Out〉｜入圍2020年臺灣文學金典獎，以不同場景中被逼至極限，卻難以為自己發聲的六組人為主幹，串連不同視窗，呈現特殊視野下的社會全景。〈12 LOOP〉｜發想自美國經典電影《十二怒漢》（1957），但改以「隨機殺人犯是否應該處以死刑」為主題，架空時、地，所有陪審團背景皆選擇臺灣常見的職業與形象。〈四姊妹 Silent Sisterhood〉｜訴說中年大齡女子人生境遇，包括原生／自組家庭、健康、情感、童年創傷、世代差異等面向，同時也試圖透過劇情表現人生中面臨的問題有時並無法解決，但可以選擇是否承認它。〈再一步，天堂？！One Step to Heaven ?!〉｜改編自沙特經典劇作《無路可出》，在相同結構下把條件翻轉：三人都有機會可以進入天堂，但卻因對彼此的成見而明確拒絕，寧可待在不盡然但時而宛如地獄的人間。

An atmospheric, transporting tale of adventure, love, and survival from the bestselling author of The Snow Child, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. In the winter of 1885, decorated war hero Colonel All

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The beasts are back...Dinosaurs have reclaimed the earth, driving humans underground and only a band of teens can save the world. JURASSIC PARK meets INDIANA JONES In this thrilling new action-adventu

★ 橫跨極地、深洞與世界之巔的冒險人生紀實★ 跟隨Keith Partridge鏡頭，看見地球最壯麗也最危險的角落★ 一部影像與故事交織的極致之書，閱讀與收藏價值兼具從巴布亞紐幾內亞的幽深洞穴，到聖母峰的極限高峰，Keith Partridge用鏡頭記錄下人類探索世界的極致瞬間。本書透過多次驚心動魄的探險經歷，拼湊出他精彩而獨特的人生軌跡。無論是攀登、洞穴探險，還是極地旅行，他始終站在最前線，捕捉那些難以抵達的景象。同時，他的故事也穿插著電影與電視世界中熟悉的人物與場景，使這段冒險旅程更添戲劇張力。影像震撼人心，文字同樣扣人心弦，帶領讀者走進一場既真實又壯闊的生命冒險。Keith Partridge is probably the world’s most experienced and famous practitioner of a rare trade. His filming has recorded expeditions all over the world in some of its most beautiful and hostile environments. The Adventure Game is the story of his life told through several expeditions ranging from the deep caves of Papua New Guinea to the summit of Mount Everest – Keith’s photography speaks for itself! His story is equally exciting though, with characters we all recognise from film and television.His activities are not restricted to any one field such as mountaineering but include caving, polar travel and, with film and television references which will be familiar to many people. All this he has expres

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