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INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! "Prepare to meet your next obsession." -- Rebecca Ross, author of Divine Rivals From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes the next big romantasy sensation, a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Leigh Bardugo. Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum's windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams. Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilis

Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past.History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it’s also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria’s coronation confusion to the Titanic’s infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.Perfect for gifts for kids who like history, this book brings the past to life with hilarious illustrations by Simon Abbott. Kids aged 7-10 will love uncovering weird but true tales of ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups in a guide that proves even the biggest blunders can make for great stories.Embark on an educational adventure through time with:*Humorous history: Discover comical errors, from trains built too wide for their tracks to royal wedding rings stuck on the wrong fingers.*Vibrant visuals: Every page is packed with bold, colourful illustrations and

“我們每個人都是人生路上的旅人，每個人都是一個漂泊的靈魂，漫漫長途，都渴望泊岸。”本書精選徐揚生散文作品中的100句感悟，文字平實雋永，富有哲理，涵蓋了對人生命運、行為處世、教育理念、精神品質的思考。全書中英雙語呈現，圖文並茂，文章配圖為作者創作的AI插畫及書法作品，體現了獨特的審美和藝術風格。“We are all travelers on the road, wandering souls searching for a place to moor.”This book collects 100 insights from essays by Yangsheng Xu, reflecting perceptions on life and destiny, interpersonal conduct, educational philosophy, and spiritual character, with elegant and philosophical wording. Presented in both Chinese and English, it is illustrated with AI paintings and original calligraphy created by the author, which features distinctive aesthetic sense and artistic style.（封面不印簡介）

現代行銷之父科特勒最新力作 從亞洲出發，重新定義高效與卓越的未來營運模式！ 在變動不斷的後疫情時代，企業若仍停留在傳統行銷與管理思維，已難以應對全球競爭與科技浪潮。 「現代行銷之父」菲利普・科特勒（Philip Kotler），攜手亞洲行銷權威陳就學（Hermawan Kartajaya）與策略專家傑克・姆斯里（Jacky Mussry），推出這部重量級新作，帶領企業跨入營運思維的全新時代。 本書顛覆「營運只是後勤」的舊觀念，提出以營運為核心的「全能屋模型」（Omnihouse Model），將企業帶入以整合力與韌性為關鍵的競爭新局。這不僅是一本管理書，更是一套面向2025、2030乃至未來的永續競爭力行動藍圖。 本書核心：全能屋模型與QCDS革命 作者指出，卓越營運（Operational Excellence）是連結「創業精神」（創意與動能）與「專業主義」（執行與執行）的關鍵樞紐。書中進一步提出營運四大支柱 QCDS，並賦予全新時代意義： ․品質 (Quality)：不再只是標準規格，而是持續進化的「價值影響力」。從Apple到Nike，品質即是品牌與體驗的整合。 ․成本 (Cost)：不只是削減，而是打造「全員參與」的效率文化，如Toyota將成本管理轉化為長期價值。 ․交付 (Delivery)：從預測導向進化為數據驅動的即時決策，邁向低碳、智慧化的未來物流。 ․服務 (Service)：從標準化走向有溫度的「大規模客製化」，服務成為推動社會與顧客關係轉型的關鍵。 亞洲崛起：從追隨者到規則制定者 本書最具啟發性的亮點，在於深入解析亞洲如何改寫全球競爭邏輯： ․南韓｜創意與速度的極致整合 揭開三星與韓流背後的pali-pali（快！快！）精神，如何將創意轉化為世界級競爭力。 ․印度｜逆境中鍛鍊的領導力 為什麼矽谷巨頭執行長多為印度裔？這歸功於印度在資源匱乏中磨練出的超強適應力與創業精神。 ․日本｜持續改善的長期競爭力 深入豐田的DNA，看「持續改善（Kaizen）」如何將永續目標與日常工作無縫結合。 ․新加坡｜專業主義的極致實踐 解析一個無資源小島如何憑藉嚴謹的專業管理與人才培育，打造出世界第一的航空與物流樞紐。 ․中國｜陰陽平衡的高速進化 剖析中國企業（如比亞迪、騰訊、小米）如何像「陰陽」般平衡創意與生產力，在極短學習曲線中改寫產業版圖 。 為什麼你一定要讀

「為什麼切開的蘋果過一段時間會變褐色？肥皂是如何去除污垢的？如何在家製作火山模型？為什麼自行車會生鏽？什麼是酸雨？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入試管泰西的奇妙旅程，探索化學的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的持續興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索各個科學領域的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格融入小學階段的科學知識包含二維碼連結更好地記住訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Why does a cut apple turn brown after some time?How does soap remove dirt?How can you make a model of a volcano at home?Why causes a bicycle to rust?What is acid rain?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Tessie the test tube on an exciting journey and learn all about chemistry.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articles, fun cartoons, suggested ha

哪些昆蟲幾乎難以發現？黑寡婦蜘蛛真的會吃掉雄性嗎？蜈蚣真的有100條腿嗎？毛毛蟲是如何變成蝴蝶的？昆蟲能生活在你的睫毛裡嗎？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入蝴蝶貝兒的奇妙旅程，探索昆蟲的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的濃厚興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！本書包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索科學世界的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格小學階段的科學知識積分制包含二維碼鏈接，幫助更好地記憶訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Which bugs are almost impossible to spot?Does a black widow spider really eat the male?Does a centipede have a hundred legs?How does a caterpillar become a butterfly?Can bugs live in your eyelashes?Curious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Belle the butterfly on an exciting journey and learn all about bugs.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articl

「有可能把披薩送到太空站嗎？蝴蝶是如何幫助人類生產食物的？為什麼辛辣食物會讓我們嘴裡『燒』的？什麼是乾冰？食物中毒的成因是什麼？想知道這些問題的答案嗎？快來加入酪梨艾沃的奇妙旅程，探索食品科學的奧秘吧！《我是未來的科學家！ 》系列全彩圖書專為6-12歲兒童設計，旨在激發他們對植物學、動物學、海洋生物學、自然保育與環境、天文學等眾多科學領域的濃厚興趣，並以生動有趣的方式傳遞小學階段的科學知識！這些書籍包含清晰易懂的教育文章、趣味漫畫、動手實作活動建議以及精美的全彩照片和插圖，是小小科學家探索各個科學領域的理想夥伴。系列特色：引人入勝的敘事風格融入小學階段的科學知識包含二維碼連結更好地記住訊息，激發學習熱情！讀者對象：6-12歲Is it possible to deliver pizza to a space station?How do butterflies help produce food for humans?Why does spicy food cause our mouth to 'burn'?What is dry ice?What causes food poisoningCurious to find out the answers to these questions? Join Avo the avocado on an exciting journey and learn all about food science.The I'm a Future Scientist! series of full-colour books for 6–12 year olds will spark sustained interest in scientific fields, such as botany, zoology, marine biology, conservation and the environment, astronomy, and many more, with delivering primary-school-level Science learning points in an engaging and relatable way! Through clearly written educational articles,

鑑於近年研究指出女性與男性犯罪人存在犯罪之原因、型態與路徑之迥異，以及生理及心理、行為與創傷之不同，刑事司法體系亦無法針對女性之權益與特殊需求適切挹注資源與專業處遇，國際專家學者Bloom、Owen與Covington（2003）等因此倡議性別回應矯正策略與服務（Gender-Responsive Strategy/Service for Female of Fenders），以關注女性在刑事司法體系中的特殊需求、脆弱性和權益。聯合國復於2010年通過曼谷規則，特別強調了基於數據和證據的研究、性別平等與婦女權利相關的培訓和能力建設。後續聯合國於2012年通過刑事司法體系中法律援助取得途徑的原則與準則（Principles and Guidelines on Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems）及2014年通過女性與監禁手冊（Handbook on Women and Imprisonment），以強化女性收容人之各項權益。作者長期關注國際犯罪矯治趨勢與發展，已執行多年相關受刑人犯罪行為與處遇需求之性別差異研究計畫與國際期刊發表，本書的撰寫，希冀提升女性受刑人及出監後之矯治處遇服務品質，以減少其再犯，並供犯罪矯正機構同仁及刑事司法與犯罪防治相關機構人員、博碩研究生及致力於改善女性受刑人權益之人士參考。

The development of minimally invasive approaches to screen for multiple tumor types at one time could potentially improve health outcomes; however, the clinical utility of multicancer detection (MCD) testing has yet to be established. The National Academies National Cancer Policy Forum held a workshop in October 2024 to explore the current scientific understanding and clinical use of MCD testing, as well as implications for cancer care and outcomes for all patients.

Soar into the modern classic that inspired the Hayao Miyazaki film, Kiki's Delivery Service! This limited time deluxe edition features a gorgeous new hardcase design, sprayed edges, printed endpapers, and a lush color-washed jacket.Half-witch Kiki never runs from a challenge. So when her thirteenth birthday arrives, she's eager to follow a witch's tradition: choose a new town to call home for one year.Brimming with confidence, Kiki flies to the seaside village of Koriko and expects that her powers will easily bring happiness to the townspeople. But gaining the trust of the locals is trickier than she expected. With her faithful, wise-cracking black cat, Jiji, by her side, Kiki forges new friendships and builds her inner strength, ultimately realizing that magic can be found in even the most ordinary places.Blending fantasy with the charm of everyday life, this enchanting new translation will inspire both new readers and dedicated fans.

DescriptionThe Service Essentials series features 16 units with four review units.Key FeaturesVocabulary related to specific facets of the restaurant industryTargeted conversations one is likely to encounter in day-to-day dealings in the businessAdditional activities for groups or pairs designed to stimulate further thought and conversationA different grammatical focus tailored for students in each unitEach unit contains the following components:STARTERA set of pictures and terms intended to introduce the unit topic and familiarize students with it in a general sense.MAIN COURSEAn opening conversation or article in which a specific facet of the restaurant industry will be discussed among a pair of speakers.ALPHABET SOUPA review of the highlighted vocabulary presented within the conversation or article.GRAMMAR DESSERTAn activity keying on a grammatical concept presented within each of the units’ conversations or articles.ACTIVITY DIGESTIFA question meant for further discussion by studen

本書系統講解雲服務的技術框架、原理及設計知識，遵循由淺入深、循序漸進的學習規律，充分結合雲服務技術學習特點與應用案例，便於讀者以練促學。本書共10章，體系完整地介紹華為雲服務框架的相關組件，內容涵蓋企業雲服務架構、計算服務、網絡服務、存儲服務、數據庫服務、雲安全、雲原生技術、運維等內容。本書能滿足雲技術人才培養的需求，適合備考HCIP-Cloud Service Solutions Architect認證和有相關技術基礎的讀者學習，也可作為高等學校相關課程的教材。

Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA Waterstones Best Nature & Travel Writing Book 2025'Educational, smart and funny' Richard Osman'This book is superb' Charlie Brooker'Brilliant. Fascinating. Hilarious.' Jonn Elledge, bestselling author of A History of the World in 47 Borders

Gain a solid understanding of what is arguably the most critical and complex component of global supply chains with Novack/Gibson/Suzuki's TRANSPORTATION: A GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PERSPECTIVE, 10E. You learn the fundamental role and importance of transportation in companies and society as you study the current complex environment of transportation service. The authors introduce the role of transportation in supply chains and provide an overview of the operating and service characteristics, cost structure and challenges that today's transportation providers face. Updates throughout this edition highlight critical transportation management issues with insights into the strategic activities and challenges in the movement of goods through the supply chain. You examine global topics with the latest coverage of hard and soft technology and interesting discussions of fuel, energy, managerial, economic and environmental issues.

Business and Economics is a highly regarded title that equips students with a conceptual understanding and interpretation of statistics and its applications in the business world, while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The 2024 release takes a step-by-step approach, ensuring that beginners can easily grasp the concepts and succeed in a basic statistics course. With a focus on real-world application, this title uses examples and exercises to illustrate how statistics can be applied to solve current business scenarios. Additionally, the authors recognize the growing importance of data analytics and support the development of these basic skills through an application-based section on data analytics at the end of each chapter along with easily accessible data sets for practice. This title primarily uses Excel, Minitab, and MegaStat to demonstrate statistical analyses, helping users create graphical and descriptive statistics and conduct hypothesis testing.

This dot-to-dot activity book is as fun as it is educational, helping little children develop number skills, fine motor control, and problem-solving. There are two types of challenges on every page: simple dotted lines to trace, and numbered sequences to follow.The activities start with easy shapes and gradually introduce more complexity, helping young learners build confidence as they progress. Lighthearted hints in the text provide gentle guidance, with playful details that add extra fun.

Updated and revised from cover to cover, Moss and Adams' Heart Disease in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: From Fetal Through Adult Life, 11th Edition, provides the authoritative, state-of-the-art information you need when caring for young patients with heart disease. Senior editors Drs. Daniel J. Penny and Frank Cetta lead a diverse and outstanding editorial and author team who cover all recent advances in this complex and fast-changing field. Expert perspectives from leading cardiologists and other members of the cardiac team ensure that this award-winning title remains the reference of choice for cardiology fellows, pediatric cardiologists, and cardiology practitioners worldwide. Progresses logically through cardiac development, genetics, embryology, anatomy, physiology, individual congenital heart lesions, electrophysiology, diagnostic testing, interventional, surgical and pharmacologic management, and much more Contains more content on diagnostic and therapeutic methods, and in

Quality management is at the heart of successful supply chains, and Managing Quality: Integrating the Supply Chain, Eighth Edition provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date approach to mastering this critical field. This edition builds on a foundation of modern quality theory while integrating cutting-edge advancements, including AI, IoT, and risk management in global supply chains. With a focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and service quality, this leading textbook equips students and professionals with the essential tools to enhance quality and operational effectiveness.

Controversy has become an inescapable aspect of classroom teaching in the twenty-first century. Not only are teachers expected to discuss contentious political policies, unjust historical practices, and violent international conflicts in a variety of subject areas; they often encounter deep ideological divides among students, parents, and other stakeholders. Despite the challenges, teaching controversy can have many benefits, such as improving students' rational and critical thinking skills and increasing empathy and understanding of different views. What do educators need to capitalize on these important advantages, while avoiding the pitfalls of political controversy? What ethical and political conditions should be in place to ensure their success? Offering an interdisciplinary selection of leading scholars and researchers from around the world, Teaching Controversy provides a comprehensive resource on the theory and practice of teaching controversy. It combines educational insights

This deluxe special edition features eye-catching patterned edges with sparkling magical books, allowing readers to step into the world of Waterfall Way!In this delightful cozy fantasy, an Unremarkable girl with a remarkable destiny must save a magic library to find her forever home. Perfect for fans of Greenwild and Kiki's Delivery Service!The Alterran Empire hasn't seen an Unremarkable in centuries . . . until Lyra Hunt. All Lyra wants is a guild to call home--preferably one with a library full of storybooks--but because she is cursed with horrible luck, nearly everyone has rejected her.Then Lyra stumbles upon the secretive Guild of Scholars in the cozy village of Waterfall Way. With their tight-knit community and magical Library, this might finally be the perfect place for her. However, to be accepted, she must recover the Scholars' crystal, the source of their magic that was lost in a terrible fire. With the help of a mischievous furry friend, Lyra must brave the Library's cursed h

Educator and neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath reveals why digital tools in school consistently undermine learning--and what parents, teachers, and schools can do to push back with purpose. Our children are struggling. Schools, once alive with deep learning born of human connection, are now dominated by screens and digital tools. The result is unmistakable: falling performance, fractured attention, and the slow erosion of rigorous thought. For the first time in the history of standardized cognitive measurement, children are consistently scoring lower on key measures of cognitive development. We were told that classroom technology was progress. It wasn't. In The Digital Delusion, neuroscientist and educator Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath shows how the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and educational software in classrooms is quietly undermining how children learn, think, and develop. Drawing on decades of neuroscience and education research, Horvath dismantles the core myths driving

Three lives, 100 years, one Western ghost town: an explosive novel about a mysterious place called Sunrise where the secrets of the past refuse to stay buried, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Tiger's WifeIn 2024, Nina's small-engine plane crashes into a lake in the Wyoming mountains. Her boyfriend Ben, who was flying it, is nowhere to be found. Lost and freezing on the shore, Nina is armed with only a few old energy bars, a phone with no service, and a vague hope of rescue. It is up to her to survive in the vast wilderness. But then she stumbles upon Sunrise--a town of the Old West that is strangely well-maintained, but seemingly abandoned. A place that holds the missing link to a ghost story 100 years in the making. In 2003, Sunrise's golden boy Coll begins to direct town's annual historical reenactment when he is linked with a scandalous incident at a local bar. And when an upstart author comes to him with questions about one of Sunrise's most beloved figures, it th

When Felix and Spike find a spooky house made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder . . . Does a witch live here? Felix has read every witchy book in the library, knows everything there is to know about witches, and always carries a book with him, just in case. Bats in every corner? Check. Croaking toads? Check. Ravens cawing and black cats prowling? Check and check. Felix knows a witch must live here! Spike, though, isn't too sure. Join these curious friends on a magical adventure filled with clues and seek-and-finds to discover if it's true that "A witch lives here!" A whimsical picture book about a mysterious house in the woods full of black cats and flying brooms, and a child and dog who follow the clues to determine if a witch indeed lives there. For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch.

This book chronicles Tung Wah’s 150-year journey, highlighting recent developments while outlining broader historical perspectives. Divided into three parts—1870s–1950s, 1960s–1990s, and 2000–2020—the book examines how Tung Wah has adapted to changing times. Through medical care, education, social services, cultural and traditional services, Tung Wah has played an indispensable role in shaping Hong Kong’s development. Amid the city’s political, economic, and social transformations, Tung Wah has continually refined its governance structures and expanded its service portfolio to address emerging public needs. What has remained constant is Tung Wah’s unwavering commitment to serving the community, steadfast in its mission to do good and walk alongside the people of Hong Kong.

With this newly discovered and never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss himself, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! From Alabama to Wyoming, learn the names of all 50 states with a little help from the Cat in the Hat. To sing the 50 United Statesyou have to use your brain. Massachusetts. Minnesota.Missouri and Montana.M-i-s-s-Mississippi.Maryland!Michigan and Maine! In this never-before-seen picture book featuring Dr. Seuss's signature rhyming style, readers will delight in naming the 50 states alongside the beloved Cat in the Hat! Funny, engaging, and educational, this book is ideal for Seuss fans and collectors of all ages. Sing the 50 United States features original, previously unpublished text by Dr. Seuss and brand-new illustrations inspired by his sketches. At the end of the book you'll find a Publisher's Note about how this project came to be, including archival images of the original text and sketches by Ted Geisel--a.k.a. Dr. Seuss! Remove the

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals of Hong Kong traces itsorigins to 1870, when it was first established as Tung WahHospital. Over time, it evolved into one of Hong Kong’slargest and most diversified charitable organizations. Today,it remains a vital and innovative institution, providing a widerange of services tailored to the needs of the public,making it renowned among Chinese-owned organizations.This book chronicles Tung Wah’s 150-year journey,highlighting recent developments while outlining broaderhistorical perspectives. Divided into three parts—1870s–1950s, 1960s–1990s, and 2000–2020—the book examineshow Tung Wah has adapted to changing times. Throughmedical care, education, social services, cultural andtraditional services, Tung Wah has played an indispensablerole in shaping Hong Kongʼs development. Amid the cityʼspolitical, economic, and social transformations, Tung Wahhas continually refined its governance structures andexpanded its service portfolio to address emerging publicneeds.

Honest, moving and of course very funny: award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell tells the story of a life afflicted with anxiety, and asks the experts to answer some of life's big questions along the way. Perfect reading for fans ofStrong Female Characterby Fern Brady,How to Failby Elizabeth Day andNo Shameby Tom Allen.The instant Sunday Times bestseller.'A brave and vulnerable book by a very, very funny woman' – Joe Lycett'A brilliant representation of anxiety made hilarious' – Romesh Ranganathan'Only Suzi Ruffell can take anxiety & make it funny. Relatable, hilarious & educational to boot' – Aisling BeaDoes peaking in high school ruin you for life?Was Miley Cyrus right,isit all about the climb (when it comes to building a career?)And what – scientifically – is the best way to mend a broken heart?Comedian Suzi Ruffell is considering life's big questions.In this brutally honest, funny, and often moving memoir, Suzi winningly tells her life story, and asks a host of experts to answ

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