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This book gathers the most beautiful pictures of the legendary Mick Jagger, taken by some of the greatest photographers in the world. His extremely distinctive face has made him the archetypal rock st

This book gathers the most beautiful pictures of the legendary Mick Jagger, taken by some of the greatest photographers in the world. His extremely distinctive face has made him the archetypal rock st

There is a dramatic rise of novel drug use due to the increased popularity of so-called designer drugs. These synthetic drugs can be illegal in some countries, but legal in others and novel compounds

Dennis Lehane's stunning novel Live By Night is now a major film, produced, directed and starring Ben Affleck - due for release in January 2017Joe Coughlin is nineteen when he meets Emma Gould. A smal

Due to the increasing demand for career guidance in recent years, career counsellors have been challenged to modernise their practice. As a response to the rapidly changing world of work, with more di

Low-dimensional solids are of fundamental interest in materials science due to their anisotropic properties. Written not only for experts in the field, this book explains the important concepts behind

When an essay is due and dreaded exams loom, here's the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter

Partly due to the European Union's insistent and successful policies on pluriculturalism and plurilinguism, there have recently been voices challenging the prevalent and practical consensus in East As

The Pirate Cats have had their plans foiled by Geronimo Stilton time and time again, due to the help from Geronimo’s friend Professor Volt. The Pirate Cats decide to better their offs by getting rid

This new novel by J. K. Rowling continues the further adventures of boy wizard Harry and his friends. Harry is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School, and what he is about to discover will tur

This book is the first book written by Omega Ministry, the reason why it is called the "Messenger of Time and Space" series because it was inspired by visions and dreams that I received—entirely from the Heavenly Father.Sometime back in 2012, a prophet named Patricia in Toronto prophesied about writing a book, saying that it would be revealed to the world. However, it wasn't until ten years later that I began writing. “Who Is Battling for Earth—The Clash of Spiritual Warfare” is the first book of the “Messenger of Time and Space” series.I never knew that in another dimension, another time and space, Someone had been watching, observing, protecting, and silently loving me all along, guarding me secretly. My life, which was nothing but a speck of dust among the multitudes, like a drop of water in the ocean—ordinary and unremarkable—became legendary due to Someone's intervention.How our story began – one day my world collided with His, and at a certain point in time, He (God) crossed time

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down.Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy’s flower shop?

During the nineteenth century, the transpacific world underwent profound transformation, due to the transition from sail to steam navigation that was accompanied by a concomitant reconfiguration of power. This book explores the ways in which diverse Mexican, British, Chinese, and Japanese interests participated, particularly during Porfirio Díaz’s presidency at the peak of Mexico’s participation in the steam network: from its 1860s outset through a time of many revolutionary changes ending with the World War, the Mexican Revolution, the opening of the Panama Canal, and the introduction of a new maritime technology based on vessels run by oil. These transoceanic exchanges, generated within these new geographies of power, contributed not only to the formation of a transpacific region but also to refashioning the Mexican national imaginary. With transnationalism, global and migration studies as its main framework, this study draws upon a dazzling array of primary sources to center Mexico’

The reason for exploring Taiwanese literature from an island perspective can be found in the large number of Taiwan’s surrounding islands. In the planning of this volume, we have chosen to introduce the works of thirteen writers. When necessary, we will mention other works depending on the situation. However, due to limited space, the size of the text samples is restricted, so naturally it is impossible to cover everything. Generally speaking then, the purpose of this volume is to regard the texts of Taiwanese literature as reflections of local island perspectives in the hope of demonstrating the significance of Taiwan’s experience to island researchers around the world.從「島嶼」視角探討台灣文學，本質上係來自於台灣及其周遭島嶼數量可觀。面對為數可觀的島嶼，究竟要如何進行觀察？取徑現有島嶼或群島研究，如曹永和「台灣島史」及格里桑、郝歐法「群島」觀點探討的島嶼和島嶼之間的連結脈絡。大抵，本次專輯策畫，主要是介紹13位作家作品，偶況言及其他作品旨趣是將台灣文學的文本書寫，視為本地島嶼視線的折射，期盼能從中向世界的島嶼研究者展示台灣經驗的意義。

本書 We Still Belong 由榮獲 American Indian Youth Literature Honor 的作者 Christine Day 所寫，是一部描寫身分認同與歸屬感的中階小說。故事發生在短短一天之中，Wesley 原本期待在 Indigenous Peoples’ Day 朗讀自己寫的詩，也計畫鼓起勇氣邀請心儀的男孩參加舞會，卻接連遭遇挫折。由於部族制度的限制，她無法正式登記為 Upper Skagit 成員，這讓她不斷懷疑自己是否「不夠原住民」。在家人、朋友與跨部族 powwow 的陪伴下，Wesley 慢慢理解，身分不只來自制度，也來自情感、記憶與連結。A thoughtful and heartfelt middle grade novel by American Indian Youth Literature Honor-winning author Christine Day (Upper Skagit), about a girl whose hopeful plans for Indigenous Peoples' Day (and plans to ask her crush to the school dance) go all wrong--until she finds herself surrounded by the love of her Indigenous family and community at an intertribal powwow.Wesley is proud of the poem she wrote for Indigenous Peoples' Day--but the reaction from a teacher makes her wonder if expressing herself is important enough. And due to the specific tribal laws of her family's Nation, Wesley is unable to enroll in the Upper Skagit tribe and is left feeling "not Native enough." Through the course of t

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Eternatus, the Gigantic Pokémon, has appeared! And with Galar in chaos due to the Gigantamax phenomenon occurring all over the region, Henry and Casey’s only hope of defeating Eternatus—and stopping the Gigantamax evolutions—is with the help of two powerful Pokémon—Zacian and Zamazenta!Can two Pokémon find the legendary gears in time to stop Eternatus?!

"Loved it. Full of heart, laughs and adventure." Dermot O'Leary"Fearfully funny, and a book to get your teeth into! You'll be Kevin's biggest fang!" Danny WallaceWhen Kevin and his family get stuck in a strange town, they accidentally wake up something OLD and VERY HUNGRY. It's up to Kevin to save everyone - or else! The first in a brilliantly funny fantasy adventure series.Kevin Aurelius is just like any other almost eleven-year-old. Well, apart from his fangs obviously. And that he's immortal.Oh and did I mention he's a vampire?Together with his vampire parents and annoying older siblings, Kevin's on his way to Monstros City when, due to dodgy batnav, they get stranded in a strange, quiet place full of humans called Lower Drudging. With empty coffers in need of filling, their only choice is to put on an impromptu carnival to earn the gold they need to get back on their way. But Lower Drudging has a monstrous secret of its own.A secret that is old, very hungry and has just woken up! I

當繼父提出收養時，12歲的Addie心中充滿疑問。一次偶然發現的舊照片，引領她來到新墨西哥，認識了一群傳奇摔角手——她從未見過的親人。在練習場與家庭之間，她學會揭開面具、勇敢面對真相，也慢慢拼湊出自己的身世與歸屬感。From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk, a dazzling novel about a young girl who learns the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she’s just met.Twelve-year-old Adela “Addie” Ramírez has a big decision to make when her stepfather proposes adoption. Addie loves Alex, the only father figure she’s ever known, but with a new half brother due in a few months and a big school theater performance on her mind, everything suddenly feels like it’s moving too fast. She has a million questions, and the first is about the young man in the photo she found hidden away in her mother’s things.Addie’s sleuthing takes her to a New Mexico ranch, and her world expands to include the legendary Bravos: Rosie and Pancho, her paternal grandparents and former professional wrestlers; Eva and Maggie, her older identical twin cousins who love to spar in an

Earth's climate has changed a number of times in the past due to natural changes in the Earth's environment. But the change in climate occurring at the present time is not natural. It is a result of the actions of people and it is happening at a very fast rate.Climate Change looks at the causes and effects of climate change on human life, nature and the Earth's geography. It celebrates the youth climate change movement and highlights the small changes everyone can do, today, to help slow and halt the progression of climate change. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar SystemThe Stone AgeTrainsTreesWeather

Learn about the bold and courageous life of soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe in the new Who HQ Now format featuring newsmakers and trending topics.On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Women's World Cup and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, she's also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoe's incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers!

環保鬥士馬丁多瑞寫給孩子們的第二本地球保衛指南！本書將艱澀的數據及資料化為一個個有趣任務，佐以真實故事和生動插畫，讓孩子理解氣候變遷的概念及其帶來的衝擊，更重要的是：我們能做什麼？當我們的環境面臨威脅，你也可以化身超級英雄拯救它！Kids can help save planet Earth with these positive, climate-focused missions from best-selling author and eco-warrior Martin Dorey.Our planet is in trouble! But with the help of this book, every kid can be a superhero making a difference. Sixty engaging missions guide readers through making carbon-saving changes in all aspects of their lives, from gardening to gadgets―even a DIY water-saving device for their toilet tank! Aided by lively illustrations, the author weaves crucial climate statistics and helpful resources with stories of positive change already happening, such as the resurgence of the Eurasian beaver due to conservation efforts. Along the way, readers meet other superheroes, both animal and human, who are changing the world too. With advice about speaking up and inspiring others to join in, veteran environmentalist Martin Dorey infuses optimism and encourageme

“Taiwan is not China.The Taiwanese are not the Chinese.Taiwan should be ruled by Taiwanese themselves.”This long-awaited English version will be the foundation stone on which for the peoples of the world will deepen their understanding of the Taiwan affairs and the Taiwan-China relations.The US Presidential election having turned out as it did, the world is watching Taiwan closer and harder than ever before - now what happens to Taiwan?Taiwan is no part of China. Taiwanese are not Chinese. This book tells just that.The author, Ong Iok-tek, also a linguist, wrote this book while in exile in Japan to let the world know the truth of the history of Taiwan. Ardently read and reread over half a century since its publication, this book has come to claim its due status as the most authentic historical account of Taiwan that has affected many a Taiwanese. It goes and proves then that this book so vividly portrays the realty of Taiwan based strictly on nothing but scientific, objective truths.Ch

A Beginner's Guide to Ruling the Galaxy : It's hard to crush your enemies when your homework's due...A brilliantly funny story of what happens when a galactic princess moves in next door and almost brings about the end of the world. Exciting new fiction from the bestselling, award-winning author of My Brother is a Superhero. Gavin's got a new neighbour and she's really annoying.Niki follows him everywhere, bosses him about, and doesn't care that her parents will obliterate Earth with their galactic warships if she doesn't stop running away from them. Can Niki and Gavin sort out the alien despots (aka Mum and Dad) and save the planet? Possibly. Will they become friends along the way? Doubtful...'David Solomons represents the best in contemporary comic writing for children' – GuardianA hilarious new story from the author of My Brother Is a Superhero, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Industry Awards Children's Book of the Year. Perfect for fans of David

This book summarizes the current status of theoretical and experimental progress in 2 dimensional graphene-like monolayers and few-layers of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). Semiconducting monolayer TMDCs, due to the presence of a direct gap, significantly extend the potential of low-dimensional nanomaterials for applications in nanoelectronics and nano-optoelectronics as well as flexible nano-electronics with unprecedented possibilities to control the gap by external stimuli. Strong quantum confinement results in extremely high exciton binding energies which forms an interesting platform for both fundamental studies and device applications. Breaking of spatial inversion symmetry in monolayers results in strong spin-valley coupling potentially leading to their use in valleytronics.Starting with the basic chemistry of transition metals, the reader is introduced to the rich field of transition metal dichalcogenides. After a chapter on three dimensional crystals and a descri

Bearspotting is a dangerous business – you ought to take it seriously, you know. So here’s what you need to know for starters – black bears are dangerous and black, brown bears are dangerous and brown. Although sometimes black bears can be a little brown, and brown bears can be a little black. Are you following? You really need to focus here. If you do, this guide will tell you all you need to know when walking in BEAR COUNTRY. Don’t leave home without it. Are you ready? Good! Let’s go ...A Beginner’s Guide to Bearspotting is the laugh-out-loud, essential guide for all would-be bearspotters. To be studied with due care and attention. Don’t say we didn’t warn you ...

Il volume presenta una completa analisi delle applicazioni dei mezzi di contrasto ecografici a livello addominale, ed e principalmente diretto agli istituti di scienza delle immagini ed agli ospedali

【本書特色】 「美國憲法／基本原則與案例」一書之編纂，係為提供基礎英美法教學與學習之用，內容包括「聯邦司法權」（Federal Judicial Power）、「聯邦立法權」（Federal Legislative Power）、「聯邦行政權」（Federal Executive Power）、「聯邦主義及憲法增修條文第10條」（Federalism and the Tenth Amendment）、「人權法案及內戰後增修條文」（The Bill of Rights and the Civil War Amendments）、「法律正當程序」（Due Process of Law）、「法律平等保護原則」（Equal Protection of the Laws）、「言論自由」（Freedom of Speech）、「結社自由及新聞自由」（Freedom of Association and Press）及「宗教自由」（Freedom of Religion）等。 本書之各章節內容主要分為兩大部分，即相關基本原則摘要及重要案例選錄。原則摘要部分為便於入門瞭解，係以中文為之，協助讀者建立對美國憲法之架構性認識，案例部分則係針對章節主題進行節錄編輯，期能協助讀者在具備基本原則認識的前提下，進行實際判決之深入研讀，除理解英美法之相關法律原理原則外，並能學習增進法理論證之能力。

最常用的先學！最多5個字就可以輕鬆溝通！通話．開會．協商．拜訪．簡報一書搞定！職場上講求效率，尤其口語溝通時，需要立即反映，不可能還靠AI轉譯。與其追求長句導致冗長模糊焦點，產生錯誤，不如先把 「重要」、「簡單」的句子掌握好！用英文短句更能說清楚，凸顯專業與自信。《外商都在用的商務英文短句：只要3、4、5個字就說好職場英文》正是針對這個需求所設計。作者外派至紐約知名會計師事務所十餘年，深知在全英文工作環境下的溝通問題。書中收錄大量由3~5個字所組成的簡單句子。這些表達都是真實職場上大量重複使用的短句，不論是職場新鮮人或商務人士，都可以用「少少的字」說「對的話」！書中有100組職場情境會話，另外提供400組短句，依情境分類，涵蓋電子郵件、會議發言、電話應對、提案簡報、商務拜訪等常見情境。例如要上台報告時跟同事說你準備好了（I’m all set.）、和客戶催款時說付款期限到了（The payment is due.）、開會時說會議資料在這裡（The handouts are here.），都能在本書中找到實用句型。透過反覆練習，不僅提升語感，更可以增強英文表達的信心。本書特色■ 100組對話情境，挑戰高效職場收錄常見商務情境，貼近真實職場互動，簡短三到五個字就達到溝通目的！■ 400個Short Talks，擴充職場行話延伸通話、開會、出差、協商等常用商務短語，另提供全新對話，豐富多樣，靈活運用！■ 美式發音MP3，搭配唸，效果加倍跟著音檔開口練習，掌握字詞的發音技巧，說出一口讓老闆、客戶都讚嘆的英文！MP3免費聆聽讀者請參閱書內APP操作說明，或加入眾文LINE官方帳號好友（ID：@jwbooks）申請兌換序號，享有免費聆聽音檔的服務。「聽見眾文」APP可設定語速、章節或單則循環播放。音檔由專業外籍錄音員錄製，搭配眾文語言學習書籍，一機在手，隨時隨地都可學習，方便又有效率。

光靠數據及AI已經不夠了！企業成長從「經濟學思維」開始！【本書特色】◎集結5家日本先進企業實例，揭示「經濟學✕商業」的實戰應用模式！◎融合作者親身創業經驗，深入剖析經濟學如何成為事業成長的推進器！◎無須具備經濟背景，章節獨立、架構清晰，適合所有對商業進化有興趣的讀者！在環境快速變動的今天，企業若想要穩定成長、突破現狀，僅憑經驗與直覺，難以應對瞬息萬變的市場。經濟學──正是提升企業確定性、重現性與普遍性的關鍵知識！然而，對多數企業與商務人士而言，「經濟學」常常停留在理論階段，難以實踐⋯⋯《提高公司穩定度！先進企業的經濟學運用法》搭起了「研究」與「現場」之間的橋樑，揭示如何用經濟學思維解決商業難題、建立事業的穩定性！收錄5家企業活用經濟學的具體作法與成效，從行銷優化、用戶體驗到營運改善、價格設計，將理論與實務連接，創造獨特競爭力！．CyberAgent：利用經濟學改善公司服務，提升企業價值。．AppBrew（LIPS）：有經濟學背書的「可信度」和「使用者滿意度」。．Sansan：從業務改善到開發公司產品的廣泛活用法。．Due diligence & Deals：在收益最大化、與同業差異化上活用經濟學。．Deloitte Tohmatsu：和客戶建立信賴關係、釐清課題與提高企業價值的經濟學。一起讓經濟學成為事業路途中的思考工具，從混沌中釐清路徑，為企業注入長期穩定的力量！

◎提供參考範文之點、線、面詳盡解析。◎點：針對「詞彙」提供詳細之字義辨析。◎線：針對「文法、句型、翻譯」提供詳細說明。◎面：針對「英文寫作」提供詳細之篇章結構說明。英語學習不能等，專精翻譯與寫作的教材第二冊來了！延續讀者熟悉的架構，在範例與解析的指引下成為英文寫作達人！●本書適用對象：1. 英文程度較好之國中生。2. 普通科及綜合科之高中生。3. 應用外語科英文組之高職生。4. 欲考全民英檢中級寫作之考生。5. 首次學習英文寫作與中英翻譯之人士。●本書探討了許多人學英文的盲點， 但一般書籍卻少有論及的觀點，羅列如下：1. be used to + N / Ving … 是「現在的習慣」，而used to + v … 是「過去的習慣」？2. 英文這種語言真的有「未來式」這種時態嗎？3. 「第三人稱單數的動詞」為何要在字尾加-s？4. wh-關係詞與that關係詞之「細微」差異為何？5. that引導名詞子句與that引導形容詞子句如何區別？6. 「原形動詞」在句子裡真正的意涵為何？7. 附屬子句在前與主要子句在前有何細微差異？8. grateful與thankful這兩個形容詞是同義字嗎？9. 以「主動語態」 寫成的英文句子只能翻譯成中文的主動句？10. In my opinion, I think + S + V … 這個句型錯在哪裡？11. 「兩個以上的形容詞」要共同修飾一個「已有其他形容詞」修飾的名詞時，該如何修飾？12. weekend是假日的意思嗎？13. 「形容詞子句」在翻譯時一定要放在其所修飾的名詞前面？14. respectively這個副詞該如何使用？15. 「在電視上看到 …」的動詞要用see還是watch？16. 「否定轉移」是什麼句型？其用法為何？17. had better的had是過去式嗎？18. since與because這兩個表達「因果關係」的連接詞有何差異？19. owing to與due to這兩個片語的用法相同嗎？20. which在關係子句中，除了有關代的功能以外，還可作為「什麼關係詞」來使用？21. 當「不定詞的動詞」需要有「自己的主詞」時，該用何種結構來寫？22. 「人不為己，天誅地滅」這句諺語難道是告訴我們「做人要自私自利」？23. 「不孝有三，無後為大」這句諺語難道是告訴我們「即使做了傷天害理的事，只要有生小孩就是孝順的

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