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The definitive biography of Sir Ian McKellen from an acclaimed biographerIn 2001, Ian McKellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wizard named Gandalf and won a place in the hearts of Tolkien fans w

A 2023 National Book Award Finalist!A resourceful teenager in rural Vermont struggles to hold on to the family home while his mom recovers from addiction in this striking debut novel. Ian Gray isn't supposed to have a dog, but a lot of things that shouldn't happen end up happening anyway. And Gather, Ian's adopted pup, is good company now that Ian has to quit the basketball team, find a job, and take care of his mom as she tries to overcome her opioid addiction. Despite the obstacles thrown their way, Ian is determined to keep his family afloat no matter what it takes. And for a little while, things are looking up: Ian makes friends, and his fondness for the outdoors and for fixing things lands him work helping neighbors. But an unforeseen tragedy results in Ian and his dog taking off on the run, trying to evade a future that would mean leaving their house and their land. Even if the community comes together to help him, would Ian and Gather have a home to return to? Told in a wry, cau

Dedicated to helping the many wounded during the Great War, Bess Crawford receives a desperate request from a dying lieutenant while serving as a nurse aboard a hospital ship. "Tell my brother Jonatha

‘A great read, combining brutal action with a moving love story; gorgeous writing, too’ Ian Rankin‘Exceptional’ Stephen KingA poignant and evocative crime novel – a story of unexpected connections, da

Introduction and Notes by Ian F.A. Bell, Professor of English Literature, University of Keele. Washington Square marks the culmination of James's apprentice period as a novelist.With sharply focused a

The second collection of blazingly original short stories from Booker prize-winning, Sunday Times-bestselling author Ian McEwan. A two-timing pornographer becomes the unwilling object of one of his

Follow Sonic on electrifying adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan(The Babysitters Club series),The McElroy Brothers(The Adventure Zone)and series writer Ian Flynn!Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It's a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom.Plus, bonus stories!"Dr. Eggman's Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger."Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca.All this, as well as a ton of extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more!

The brilliant story of two dachshunds and their escapades by Ian Falconer, the bestselling creator of the Olivia series! One day, home alone, dachshund brothers Perry and Augie look longingly out the window, desperate to be outside. Working together, the clever dogs finally manage to open the back door and soon they're diving into the swimming pool, digging an enormous hole in the lawn, and causing all kinds of chaos. Will all return to normal before their owners come home? Written with humour and brilliantly illustrated by Ian Falconer, bestselling creator of the Olivia series, these delightful dogs are sure to become a firm favourite in every home!

Celebrate 25 years of this much-loved bedtime adventure from Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler - with a fun rhyming story and a flap to lift on every page!Bedtime isn't bedtime without your favourite bea

The gripping first novel in an explosive new crime series by Tony Parsons, bestselling author of Man and Boy. If you like crime-novels by Ian Rankin and Peter James, you will love this. Twenty years a

Some boys go too far. Some boys will break your heart. But one boy can make you whole When Grace meets Ian she's afraid. Afraid he'll reject her like the rest of the school, like her own family. Afte

Introduction and Notes by Dr Ian Littlewood, University of Sussex Adultery is not a typical Jane Austen theme, but when it disturbs the relatively peaceful household at Mansfield Park, it has quite un

Introduction and Notes by Dr Ian Littlewood, University of Sussex. Pride and Prejudice, which opens with one of the most famous sentences in English Literature, is an ironic novel of manners. In it th

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MAN OF GOD IS NOT WITHOUT SINSchool's out on the Mornington Peninsula, and the small town of Waterloo has become a hotbed for petty crimes. The Waterloo Police Department are struggling with the caseload, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is desperate for a week without major crimes.But when a prestigious school's chaplain is beaten to the brink of death, the team's workload takes a turn for the worse. Then a local woman is found dead, and the hunt for a killer is on...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the fifth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESEVERY MAN HAS A BREAKING POINTCalm never lasts on the Mornington Peninsula, especially for Detective Inspector Hal Challis. Today, he's dealing with a serial armed robber, a brutal home invasion and a mysterious cat burglar, not to mention the offender disguised in a police uniform stalking his beat.But with Sergeant Ellen Destry away, a boss who's more committed to budget cuts than police work, and a team that struggle to separate personal lives from professional duties, one more case could be enough to push Challis to breaking point.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the sixth Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESA MOTHER'S SECRETS CAN BE DEADLYWinter is closing in on the Mornington Peninsula and the coastal community of Waterloo is looking for ways to keep warm. But things start to heat up for Detective Inspector Hal Challis when Janine McQuarrie is shot in a quiet country lane while her terrified daughter watches from the car.As the compromising details of the McQuarries' personal lives come to light, Challis and Detective Sergeant Ellen Destry are faced with another complication: the victim's father-in-law, who is also their superintendent. It seems everyone has something to hide this winter. Can the truth be uncovered before the killer strikes again?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandSanctuarycomes the third Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

Summer is approaching on the Mornington Peninsula. The heat is ramping up, a drought has been forecast, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is already recycling his shower water and dreading the upcoming holiday madness. But then he's called to the sleepy town of Waterloo, where there's something more to fear.Women are being abducted and murdered, their bodies found along the Old Highway. The media demand answers, and with a team who cause as much trouble as they solve, Challis is under increasing pressure. But this killer's business is far from over...From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation and Day's End comes the first Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

'A master storyteller' -GUARDIAN'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Crime fiction at its best' -AGEEVERY COLD CASE DESERVES JUSTICEA cloud of despondency hangs over the Mornington Peninsula. A decomposing corpse is fished out the sea but cannot be identified. A two-year-old is missing, but without sufficient evidence the Waterloo Police can't charge their lead suspect. And what was a simple case of burning letterboxes has quickly escalated into torched stolen cars.Something has to give. And then Kitty Casement - aerial photographer and friend of Detective Inspector Hal Challis - is driven off the road, her plane damaged and her life under threat. Is this another case doomed to run cold, or could it provide the break they need?From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the second Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

ECPA BESTSELLER - Now in paperback! First they found themselves On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. Now they must make their way North! Or Be Eaten . . . NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES: Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they're really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them. In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First, however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest, the thieving Stranders of the East Ben, and the dreaded Fork Factory. But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that threaten to tear them apart. Janne

It’s bedtime, but where’s Nibbles? He’s munching his way through other people’s stories! Come back, Nibbles! It’s time all little monsters were tucked up snug in bed.This wonderful new instalment of the internationally best-selling series by Emma Yarlett is packed with die-cuts, flaps and lots of fairy tale fun!It’s bedtime, but where’s Nibbles? Instead of counting sheep, Nibbles is munching through bedtime stories. He’s making a splash in The Ugly Duckling and stealing the spotlight from Cinderella. Come back Nibbles! It’s time all little monsters were tucked up snug in bed.This brilliant bedtime book with a cheeky, lovable monster will send little ones to sleep with wonderful dreams. Just like Rhiannon Fielding and Chris Chatterton’s popular Ten Minutes to Bed series, Caroline Crowe and Tom Knight’s Pirates in Pyjamas and Ian Whybrow and Axel Scheffler’s The Bedtime Bear, Nibbles: The Bedtime Book is the perfect sleepy-time read.Also available: Nibbles: The Book Monster, Nibbles: The

The Deadly Six are back for revenge and their first target are Sonic's friends in the Restoration! Zavok, leader of the Deadly Six, is angrier than ever and wants to reunite his minions. Jewel has called on Sonic, Tails, and the Chaotix for help, but will they be able to stop the Zeti before they launch an all-out assault on Restoration HQ? Plus, Belle's got her own intruder to deal with, but it turns out they're here to steal her! Sonic's going to have to move quickly to stop all the mayhem. Ian Flynn returns to writing duties with artists Adam Bryce Thomas, Tracy Yardley, Jamal Peppers, Bracardi Curry, and Thomas Rothlisberger. Collects issues #41-44 of the Sonic The Hedgehog series.

即使進入了二十一世紀，一九八九年六月四日，中國這一頁，仍無法翻過去。歷史的缺頁。這本書講的不僅是三十年前發生的一幕幕；它也是今天這個鬱悶的、壓抑的中國的寫照。――張彥(Ian Johnson)∕作家、普立茲獎得主當代見證文學的必讀書。――Sabine Pamperrien∕作家、《柏林日報》主編《子彈鴉片―天安門大屠殺的生與死》已有德法英日西等15種譯本，世界風行，是當代最重要的六四屠殺紀實文學作

《運動防護貼紮》第四版除了原有的貼紮和包紮技術外，並新增石膏與夾板的固定技術。新版內容將以清楚的照片示範與圖解、仔細且逐步分解的操作及各項技術說明來呈現運動防護員與治療師最常使用的臨床技巧。在第四版中新加入的作者Ian McLeod與原作者David Perrin合作，使得關於石膏與夾板固定技術等內容的指導原則與預防措施更加專業。新版特別增訂的內容包含：‧20個新的石膏與夾板固定技巧（包含阿基里斯

本書的出版，為質性研究應用於社會工作，定義了關鍵趨勢。在社會工作實務脈絡裡，放入了知識論及方法論的議題，同時也在研究實務上，提供採用質性方法的基礎。原書編者Ian Shaw及Nick Gould在第一篇的導讀文章中，將質性研究放在社會工作發展及問題的脈絡裡。第二篇為本書的核心章節，特別委託各領域的首席學者編寫而成，每一章包含了關鍵的質性方法，以及與社會工作環境的關聯。第三篇則是回應質性研究在社會工

本書以輕快節奏展開一場「拆散爸媽」行動。Year Six開學第一天，William與Florence彼此看不順眼，一個衝動健談、學校生活跌跌撞撞；一個冷淡內斂，對父母復合仍抱期待。原本各自守著自己的世界，卻因為一個消息被迫結盟——他們的爸爸正在交往。為了讓一切回到原狀，兩人決定暫時放下敵意，策畫各種惡作劇與破壞行動。然而在合作過程中，他們也逐漸看見彼此的脆弱與真心。作者Ian Eagleton以溫暖幽默的筆觸，描寫LGBTQ家庭、收養、神經多樣性與重組家庭的日常，既敏感細膩，也充滿笑聲。作者曾以《Nen and the Lonely Fisherman》獲得Polari Children's & YA Prize肯定，本書延續其書寫風格，在成長與接納之間，帶出關於家的新想像。Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean. When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it. Florence is sullen, cold, and everything

突破效能瓶頸，掌握多核心、GPU加速與大規模資料處理技巧。 實務方法×業界案例，帶你用Python打造生產級效能。 跨越記憶體限制、善用GPU，GenAI與生產化ML的最佳效能解方。 「Ian與Micha的新書不僅介紹現代效能工具，也深入探討程式優化的普遍原則。每一位Python開發者都應該閱讀此書！」 ― Mikhail Timonin，量化開發者，Engelhart 不論你是要處理龐大資料、打造AI產品，還是單純想讓程式更流暢，新版都提供了比前版更強化的工具與方法，讓你的Python程式真正跑出高效能。 收錄GenAI、機器學習產品化等實戰案例，讓你的Python程式在真實環境中全面升級。 ---------------------------------------------------- 或許你的Python程式已經能正確運行，但若能跑得更快，會為你帶來什麼改變？全新第三版《高效能Python程式設計》將引導你找出程式在高資料量環境下的效能瓶頸，並透過各種設計方法與背後的理論基礎，幫助你更深入理解Python的運作，進而寫出真正高效的程式碼。 本書不只涵蓋多核心、叢集與編譯的技巧，也帶你探索如何突破RAM限制、活用GPU加速，甚至在 GenAI、機器學習產品化等場景中提升效能。你將看到許多來自業界的實戰案例，這些公司如何善用高效能Python進行社群分析、AI應用到生產級系統。作者Micha Gorelick與Ian Ozsvald更分享了多年經驗與實用方法，幫助資深Python開發者在不犧牲可靠性的前提下，靈活擴展或縮小系統，迎戰真實世界的效能挑戰。 • 更深入掌握NumPy、Cython與效能分析器。 • 瞭解Python如何將底層電腦架構抽象化。 • 進行效能分析來找出CPU時間與記憶體的使用瓶頸。 • 利用合適的資料結構來寫出高效的程式。 • 提升矩陣與向量運算的速度。 • 使用Pandas、Dask與Polars來快速處理DataFrame。 • 加快神經網路與GPU的計算速度。 • 使用工具來將Python編譯為機器碼。 • 同時管理多個I/O與計算操作。 • 轉換multiprocessing程式碼，並在本地或遠端叢集上運行。

《宗教小史》帶領讀者回顧人類從古至今對信仰的探索，從早期神話到世界主要宗教的發展，包括猶太教、基督宗教、伊斯蘭教、佛教、印度教等。作者理查・哈洛威用平實溫和的語調，介紹宗教如何回應我們對生命意義的提問，也鼓勵讀者在理解他人信仰的同時，更認識自己。無論有無宗教背景，都能從這本書中找到思考與共鳴的起點。A rich and inclusive history of belief, from humanity's earliest days to our own timesReligion is distinctly human. We can’t help wondering about where we come from and why we are here. Did some all-powerful being make the universe? When we die, is there anything else to come? And what will it be like? Questions like these have occupied human minds across the ages. In our search for answers, we have come up with different stories.Richard Holloway tells the history of the major religions from the dawn of belief to the twenty-first century. Ranging far beyond Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism, he writes for those with faith and those without, and for those who might be making up their minds.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds----------------------“Holloway’s account is brimful of arresting facts.”—Ian Tho

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Things are about to go from bad to wolf in the howlingly entertaining third book of the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby, the Lost Jewels of Anniera, are hiding from Gnag the Nameless in the Green Hollows, one of the few places in the land of Aerwiar not overrun by the Fangs of Dang. But there's a big problem. Janner's little brother--heir to the throne of Anniera--has grown a tail. And gray fur. Not to mention two pointed ears and long, dangerous fangs. To the suspicious folk of the Green Hollows, he looks like a monster. But Janner knows better. His brother isn't as scary as he looks. He's perfectly harmless. Isn't he? Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and co

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - Our intrepid heroes are caught in the middle of an epic showdown between good and evil in the fourth and final novel in the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold! NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES - Based on Andrew Peterson's epic fantasy novels--starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. All winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk. But when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Janner is alone and lost in the hills; Leeli is fighting the Fangs from the rooftops of the city; and Kalmar, who carries a terrible secret, is on a course for the Deeps of Throg. Monsters and Fangs and villains lie between the children and their only h

著名西藏作者唯色於2018年至2020年之間於拉薩所寫的詩作，以詩歌紀錄西藏（圖伯特）與拉薩的真實情況，及作者複雜的情感。唯色視之為以詩歌的方式，在淪陷的土地上樹立令人心碎之美的紀念碑。讀者並可在詩文中，學習許多西藏的特色語言與知識，了解西藏文化，與遙遠的西藏建立一種深厚的同情。「在不見天日的時間和地方，你的詩歌成為野蠻力量不可征服的勇氣。」——艾未未「唯色兼具叛逆者和菩薩的心，她以激烈與熱誠的言語同時解放了自我與他人。在這本詩集中，唯色為她的祖國所遭受的毀滅與文化抹除作了見證。她的作品既傾訴了對自己生長之地的熱愛，也表達了對那些摧毀它的人的蔑視。這些精湛的詩歌使她與曼德爾施塔姆、阿赫瑪托娃、達爾維什、米沃什和希克梅特等詩人並列。唯色是世間有情中珍稀的人——她超越了恐懼，以無懈可擊的明晰看待世界。」——Ian Boyden（伊安·博伊登）本書附以唯色本人及香港著名旅人薯伯伯所拍攝的拉薩照片，圖文對照，讓讀者可在詩與圖的雙向輔助下，遙想美麗、淒涼而抑壓的拉薩。

「無論是C的新手或IoT開發人員，《Smaller C》的讀者都能在數小時內為微控制器編寫出精實、乾淨、高效率的C程式。」 ―Tony Crawford 《C in a Nutshell》的合著者 「《Smaller C》提醒了我，當程式設計回歸到最基本的時候，確實是非常有趣的。」 ―Alex Faber 軟體開發人員 對於希望從最小型到較大型微控制器中獲得最高效能的製造商來說，C語言仍然是最佳選擇。這本實用書籍為任何從事微控制器程式設計的人提供了C基礎知識的堅實基礎。您將探索C如何讓開發人員和製造商能夠從微型裝置中獲得巨大成果的多種方式。 作者Marc Loy向您展示了如何從頭開始編寫乾淨、可維護的C程式碼。這種語言及其同類語言C++仍廣泛被用於為裝置驅動程式或作業系統編寫的低階程式碼。透過理解C的語法及其怪癖，您將獲得持久的電腦語言素養，這將幫助您更輕鬆地掌握新的語言和風格。 ‧學習C的基礎知識，例如資料型別、流程控制和函數 ‧探索記憶體管理，包括程式是如何在小型裝置上執行的 ‧理解Reddit或Stack Overflow等線上論壇中所提供的答案 ‧編寫既可讀又可維護的高效率客製化C程式碼 ‧分析程式碼的效能並進行是否優化的取捨 ‧評估在您自己的專案中使用的第三方程式庫 ‧建立您自己的程式庫並與他人分享

電影《贖罪》原著小說作者伊恩•麥克伊旺全新作品，描寫主人翁羅蘭德，行過從二戰終末直至現今的歷史波瀾，在愛、傷痛、漂泊之中，嘗試解答對自身存在的疑問：我們是否能在不傷害他人的情況下，全然活出自我？The mesmerising new novel from Ian McEwan, the bestselling author of Atonement. The world is forever changing. But for so many of us, old wounds run deep. Lessons is an intimate yet universal story of love, regret and a restless search for answers.'The supreme novelist of his generation' Sunday Times'McEwan is one of the most accomplished craftsmen of plot and prose' New York Times'A true master' Daily TelegraphWhile the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines's life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.Twenty-five years later, as the radiation from the Chernobyl disaster spreads across Europe, Roland's wife mysteriously vanishes and he is forced to confront the reality of his root

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1984年，流行音樂「出櫃」了，也更「酷」了。這一年，流行音樂似乎走在最前沿，將同志的議題、觀念與人物帶入集體意識。這是一場悄然發生的革命……★《衛報》年度好書★★《Clash》年度好書★★酷愛推薦★HUSH│小樹│周耀輝│林貓王│陳冠亨│陳珊妮│黃耀明│簡妙如│顏伯駿 皇后合唱團（Queen）強勢復出，但Radio Ga Ga竟然被一首可能是史上最「同志」的歌曲所擊敗？ 瑪丹娜（Madonna）在首屆MTV大獎上的演出為什麼成為流行文化史上最經典的時刻之一？ 大衛・鮑伊（David Bowie）的「一九八四時刻」提前在一九七三年就上演了？ 〈小鎮男孩〉（Smalltown Boy）的黑膠唱片內圈刻上了倫敦同志支援熱線的電話號碼？ 為什麼〈高速電子舞曲〉（High Energy）可以在夜店排行榜上稱霸整整十一週，風靡全球舞池？ 王子（Prince）為電影《紫雨》（Purple Rain）錄製的最後一首歌曲創下華納兄弟史上最快銷售紀錄？ 皇后合唱團、喬治‧麥可（George Michael）、大衛‧鮑伊、寵物店男孩（Pet Shop Boys）、法蘭基勇闖好萊塢（Frankie Goes to Hollywood）、瑪丹娜、王子、艾爾頓‧強（Elton John）、渾合唱團（Wham!）、布朗斯基節拍樂團（Bronski Beat）、辛蒂・羅波（Cyndi Lauper）、席維斯特（Sylvester）…… 作家兼DJ伊恩‧韋德（Ian Wade）聚焦於一九八四這個關鍵年份，通過眾多歌手或樂團的創作、演出和言行，探討這些富開創性的音樂人在之前、期間和之後對同志社群和流行文化的影響，展示了他們怎樣突破障礙，激盪出至今仍在擴散的漣漪。 本書將帶我們回到華麗閃爍卻也充滿危機的一九八Ｏ年代，重新刻畫重金屬、龐克、高速電子舞曲等此起彼落的音樂潮流，也揭示了一系列隱藏在大眾視線背後的酷兒文化現象，以及當時社會環境所做出的回應：狂喜、困惑或厭惡。 ★這是最好的時代，也是最壞的時代。向流行金曲、舞台巨星與先行者致敬。 ★以嶄新視角考察流行音樂，從流行音樂追溯同志文化史。 ★收錄作者推薦歌單，邊讀邊沉浸於懷舊經典與另類遺珠。 ★開啟全新書系Culture+，跟上潮流，或者放眼邊界，一起拓寬文化場域。【精華回放】►FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD法蘭基勇闖好萊塢 當〈放