Wicked Problems - Social Messes

This is the first dedicated book to be published on computer-aided General Morphological Analysis (GMA) as a non-quantified modelling method. It presents the history and theory of GMA and describes ho

This is the first dedicated book to be published on computer-aided General Morphological Analysis (GMA) as a non-quantified modelling method. It presents the history and theory of GMA and describes ho

Elphaba stars in her first-ever Little Golden Book based on Universal Pictures' Wicked--releasing in theaters November 27, 2024! This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special about Elphaba, a green-skinned misunderstood woman, from Universal Pictures' Wicked film. Glinda and the Wizard are also featured in gorgeous retro-style illustrations that will delight children ages 2 to 5, plus Universal Pictures' Wicked fans and collectors of all ages! Universal Pictures' Wicked flies into theaters November 27, 2024! Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories. . . the classics of tomorrow.

In this New York Times bestselling sequel to Dorothy Must Die, who is good—and who is actually Wicked?The Wicked Will Rise is perfect for fans of richly reimagined fairy tales and classic tales like M

Perfect for fans of Wicked, Witchlings and The Wizard of Oz, this magical series hits its stride with this third book. Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky.She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic. Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell.And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it's better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away. Now the question is: with no teachers around, and even the oldest students in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate? The third story in a gripping, fun adventure with themes of magic, mystery and accepting your true self From the brilliant, award-winning author of The Language of Seabirds, Will Taylor Fans of Wicked and The School for Good an

The bestselling classic and basis for the Tony Award-winning musical and upcoming movie Wicked, here paired for the first time with the other three books in the Wicked Years series (Son of a Witch, A Lion Among Men, and Out of Oz) in a stunning box set featuring a gorgeous design and new covers for all four trade paperbacks.Gregory Maguire's groundbreaking New York Times bestselling series redefined the land of Oz, its inhabitants, its Wizard, and the Emerald City, viewing the world created by L. Frank Baum through a darker and greener lens.Wicked. The first novel in the series, basis of the smash hit musical, explores a land where animals talk and strive to be treated like first-class citizens, Munchkinlanders seek the comfort of middle-class stability, and the Tin Man becomes a victim of domestic violence. And then there is the little green-skinned girl named Elphaba, who will grow up to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West--a smart, prickly, and misunderstood creature who ch

This bound-to-be-Popular series hits its magical stride with book three, in which Ava, her friends, and her frenemy must fix a disaster that has befallen the school.Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky. She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic.Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell. And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it’s better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away.Now the question is: With no teachers around, and even the oldeststudents in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella, and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate?

★ 魔法版《Wicked》×《善惡魔法學院》，黑暗校園設定！★ 「壞女巫學校」背後的真相，比想像更危險！★ 一段關於「被定義」與「選擇自己」的成長冒險Ava 從沒想過，自己會成為「壞女巫」。在 Oz，擁有魔法的孩子都會進入四方著名的女巫學院，學習如何成為優秀又受人尊敬的魔法師。Ava 也一直相信，自己會走上這條路——直到她的魔法在考試中徹底失控。然後，她被送往一個從未有人願意提起的地方——「壞女巫學校」。這裡真的在「矯正」邪惡嗎？還是……在培養它？外界看見的是秩序與教化，但校內卻隱藏著更強大、更危險的力量。當 Ava 一步步深入，她開始懷疑：所謂的「好」與「壞」，真的有那麼簡單嗎？這是一場充滿魔法、謎團與危機的冒險——也是一段關於「你是誰，由你決定」的成長旅程。適合喜愛奇幻校園與黑暗童話風格的中年級讀者。Ava isn't ready to leave her home in Oz – especially not to become a witch. Then the worst thing that could possibly happen occurs – Ava's magic goes very wrong and she is banished to a school for wicked witches. Perfect for fans of WICKED, WITCHLINGS and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL! In Oz, most girls and boys with magical powers are sent from the north, south, east and west to renowned witch academies, where they are elevated and taught all the finer ways to be a responsible witch.But if you misbehave? Or are thought to harbour darker magic? You're sent to the equivalent of witch reform school – The School for Wicked Witches. ONLY! O

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a sizzling, sweepingly romantic story filled with dangerous secrets, evil twins, and powerful magic. Now in paperback!One sister.Two sinful princes.Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell.After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she's introduced to a seductive world of vice.She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria . . . even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons.The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. With back-stabbing princes, luxurious palaces, mysterious party invitations, and conflicting clues about who really killed her twin, Emilia finds herself more alone than ever before. Can she even trust Wrath, her one-time ally in the mortal world . . or is he keeping dangerous secrets about his true nature? Emilia will be tested in ever

"Black swans" aren't the most dangerous problems: how to anticipate, recognize, and build resilience against major political, social, and business threatsA "gray rhino" is a highly probable, imminent

A taut new psychological thriller from the Edgar Award?nominated author of The Wicked GirlsAlex Marwood’s debut novel, The Wicked Girls, earned her lavish praise from the likes of Stephen King, Laura

Current research suggests that biology, psychology, culture, and social standing all contribute to alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems in women, yet few books show how to account for these factors d

本書旨在探討英國小學有關社會科（social studies）課程實施的情形，分析其優劣得失，必供國人參考以濟我國小學社會科教育之改進。作者發現，英國傳統教育即相當重視社會科教育，但慣以採用分科教學方式進行。自1988年教育改革法案頒行之後，國定課程中歷史、、地理和宗教教育成為社會科的主要科目，並規定以跨聯課程例如公民教育、產業與經濟知識教育、環境教育、健康教育、生涯教育與輔導等加強配合實施。實施

«每個人的故事都有它的意義——透過挖掘劉宰的生命故事，探索南宋士人的崇高使命感 «不再侷限皇帝達官顯要的歷史——重新建構南宋基層社會樣貌 ◎「與士大夫共治天下」不是說說而已——致仕歸鄉仍有志於社會 劉宰是何許人也？劉宰並非南宋重臣名宦，身分僅為地方士人官僚，他在官途順遂且尚處壯年之時，毅然辭官返鄉。由於他過往擔任地方基層官的種種經驗，加之家鄉鎮江府金壇縣位處南宋與金的邊境，是當時南宋政局動盪的首衝之地，於是他選擇「退而不休」，不只積極號召、凝聚鄉親人力，更多次推動大型社會公益活動。 ◎小人物立大功——誰說只有權有勢的官宦才能影響政局及社會 縱然劉宰不似同時代的史彌遠、韓侂冑等人威名赫赫，劉宰雖已脫離官場，他仍時常與當權者通信，並且依據自己在地方地所聞所見，提供政策解決方案，同時對時局提出建言。他作為政府官方與地方士人的中介，促使南宋地方政府與基層社會緊密連結，展現南宋時代的獨特士人社會力。 作者結合地理環境和時代政局的變動，描繪劉宰一生所關注、推動以及與時代環境緊密連結的家國事業，藉由認識劉宰他的人格特質以及他所代表的南宋時代的士人社會力微觀研究出發，剖析環境與資源對區域的發展影響，建構出更完整的南宋社會樣貌，試圖從與過往不同的視角理解南宋在中國歷史轉型期的關鍵地位。 Huang Kuanchung is a social historian, political historian, cultural historian, and intellectual historian all at once. All his talents are in apparent in this fascinating and important study of Liu Zai 劉宰in Southern Song local society and national politics. 黃寬重同時是社會、政治、文化和思想史學家。他所有的才能，在這部精彩且重要的關於南宋地方社會和國家政治的劉宰研究中，顯露無遺。——Peter Bol（

«每個人的故事都有它的意義——透過挖掘劉宰的生命故事，探索南宋士人的崇高使命感 «不再侷限皇帝達官顯要的歷史——重新建構南宋基層社會樣貌 ◎「與士大夫共治天下」不是說說而已——致仕歸鄉仍有志於社會 劉宰是何許人也？劉宰並非南宋重臣名宦，身分僅為地方士人官僚，他在官途順遂且尚處壯年之時，毅然辭官返鄉。由於他過往擔任地方基層官的種種經驗，加之家鄉鎮江府金壇縣位處南宋與金的邊境，是當時南宋政局動盪的首衝之地，於是他選擇「退而不休」，不只積極號召、凝聚鄉親人力，更多次推動大型社會公益活動。 ◎小人物立大功——誰說只有權有勢的官宦才能影響政局及社會 縱然劉宰不似同時代的史彌遠、韓侂冑等人威名赫赫，劉宰雖已脫離官場，他仍時常與當權者通信，並且依據自己在地方地所聞所見，提供政策解決方案，同時對時局提出建言。他作為政府官方與地方士人的中介，促使南宋地方政府與基層社會緊密連結，展現南宋時代的獨特士人社會力。 作者結合地理環境和時代政局的變動，描繪劉宰一生所關注、推動以及與時代環境緊密連結的家國事業，藉由認識劉宰他的人格特質以及他所代表的南宋時代的士人社會力微觀研究出發，剖析環境與資源對區域的發展影響，建構出更完整的南宋社會樣貌，試圖從與過往不同的視角理解南宋在中國歷史轉型期的關鍵地位。 Huang Kuanchung is a social historian, political historian, cultural historian, and intellectual historian all at once. All his talents are in apparent in this fascinating and important study of Liu Zai 劉宰in Southern Song local society and national politics. 黃寬重同時是社會、政治、文化和思想史學家。他所有的才能，在這部精彩且重要的關於南宋地方社會和國家政治的劉宰研究中，顯露無遺。——Peter Bol（包弼德）&n

A gripping, propulsive YA fantasy novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author and social media superstar Alex Aster--now in paperback and with a special sneak peek at book 2 Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them--and save themselves and their realms--one ruler must die. To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything . . . This paperback edition will include a teaser chapter of the upcoming second book in the Lightlark Saga.

The intoxicating and bloodthirsty finale to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince, nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, and New York Times bestseller The Wicked King, winner of the B

The thrilling sequel to instant New York Times bestseller, Wicked SaintsNadya doesn’t trust her magic anymore. Serefin is fighting off a voice in his head that doesn’t belong to him. Malachiasz is at

Penguins aren’t the only animal out there with problems, oh no…Praise for Penguin Problems: "A small philosophy manual for readers of all ages ... wonderfully original" ObserverFrom Jory John and Lane

In this illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Cambodia, cunning Dara uses her expertise as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband. Available individually and as part o

Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains e

Penguins aren’t the only animals with problems…. A second hilarious collaboration from picture-book superstars Lane Smith and Jory John! Can you guess what’s making this giraffe self-conscious? Could

Sophia quickly learns her new pet comes with two giraffe-sized problems in this enterprising sequel to One Word from Sophia, which was named one of the best picture books of 2015 by Kirkus Reviews.Sop

Who wouldn’t want to be just like mummy, when she is kind and silly, loving and practical? She also knows how to have fun, and even if she messes up, it’s never a big deal. Mum can deal with any situation, turning disaster into joy, and tears into laughter. This follow up to Just Like Daddyis funny, captivating, and heartwarming.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Medalist join forces to give an overscheduled princess a day off — and a deliciously wicked crocodile a day on.Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. She’s sick of

Richard III is one of the finest of Shakespeare's historical dramas. Although it has a huge cast, Richard himself, gleefully wicked, charismatically Machiavellian, always dominates the play: a role to

The Trials are over. But something has happened that no one at WICKED has foreseen: Thomas has remembered more than they think. And

Traces the fateful period after the Earth is decimated by catastrophic solar flares and reveals the stories behind the formation of WICKED, the construction of the Glade, and Thomas' entry into the Ma

Scandalous Liaisons by Sylvia Day is a trio of classic erotic romances, linking the tales of wicked rakes and the flawless aristocratic young women whose hearts - and bodies - they melt. In Stolen Pl

Put every employee on the path to excellence!Solving Employee Performance Problems provides the tools you need to handle the most difficult employees—from the chronically late or distractingly dramati

Can archaeologists help solve the 'Wicked Problems' that the world faces, such as climate change, conflict resolution, and social injustice? This book suggests that they can, but that it requires them

Tackling Wicked Problems in Complex Ecologies is a call to action, focusing on the role that evaluators can play in addressing social and economic problems. Evaluation extends beyond theories and meth

A collection of 101 activities to take a break from social media If you've ever caught yourself doomscrolling headlines or quietly envying strangers' highlight reels, this book is your unapologetic intervention. Social media has become an omnipresent part of our lives, and one thing is crystal clear--we have a problem. It can turn toxic, feeding your worst impulses and breathing life into your darkest corners. Things to Do Other Than Social Media offers a much-needed break: 101 simple, mindful tasks to unplug from virtual noise and tune back in to the real world. It's also the perfect gift for friends and family who just can't look away from their screens. Give this book to anyone ready to break the scroll addiction and take control of their reality.

From the #1New York Timesbestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the steamy conclusion to Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy.Two curses.One prophecy.A reckoning all have feared.And a love more powerful than fate. All hail the king and queen of Hell.Emilia is reeling from a shocking discovery about her sister, Vittoria. But before she faces the demons of her past, Emilia yearns to claim her king, the seductive Prince of Wrath, in the flesh. She doesn’t just desire his body; she wants his heart and soul—but that’s something the enigmatic demon can’t promise her.When a high-ranking member of House Greed is assassinated, damning evidence somehow points toVittoriaas the murderer. Now, Emilia will do anything to get to the bottom of these accusations against the sister she thought she knew.Together, Emilia and Wrath play a sin-fueled game of deception to solve the murder and stop the unrest that’s brewing between witches, demons, shape-shifters, and the most treacherous fo

The hilarious children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School.The lessons are ludicrous, the school dinners are disgusting and the teachers are terrifying. When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises that VERY odd things are going on involving sinister Science teacher Doctor Doktur, a secret cave and a ‘Monsterfication Machine’. Can Larker unravel the teacher’s wicked plot?

A sweet retelling of one of the most famous fairy tales in the world, specially adapted for toddlers. Cinderella's father isn't dead - only away - and her wicked stepmother has become an aunt, but the pumpkin coach and glass slippers are still ready to whisk her away to the ball. With free online audio.

◎The first book in the world detailing the development history and clinical application of plasma exchange in solving aging problems.◎Heterochronic Parabiosis is science, not medical.◎If you are struggling with aging problems, this book will help you understand the root cause of the problems.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786267018729.pdf

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors and develop empathy with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors, develop self-love, and learn empathy through:Real-world scenariosMindfulness activitiesCommunication activitiesCreative writingMazes, puzzles, and gamesArt projectsCritical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors and develop empathy with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors, develop self-love, and learn empathy through:Real-world scenariosMindfulness activitiesCommunication activitiesCreative writingMazes, puzzles, and gamesArt projectsCritical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for

Support students by helping them identify and practice positive behaviors and develop empathy with Social and Emotional Learning Activities. Research shows that SEL experiences improve student achievement, reduce stress, and increase positive behaviors such as kindness, gratitude, and empathy.Social and Emotional Learning Activities includes 100+ engaging activities that help you weave social and emotional learning activities into the busy school day! Activities include skill practice across the curriculum by incorporating writing, reading, math, social studies, and cultural diversity into SEL instruction.Each unit has a different SEL focus and includes a teacher page with an introduction and corresponding activity pages. Children will learn positive behaviors, develop self-love, and learn empathy through:Real-world scenariosMindfulness activitiesCommunication activitiesCreative writingMazes, puzzles, and gamesArt projectsCritical thinking and problem solvingActivities may be used for