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The pandemic left disorder and crises in its wake everywhere it struck. Drawing on disciplines including public health, politics, and socioeconomics, this book tracks the spread of COVID-19 to weave a coherent picture that explains how scientists learnt about the virus, how authorities reacted around the world, and how different societies coped. Written by a leading team of public health, policy, and economics experts, this volume provides an in-depth analysis of various countries’ responses to the onset of the pandemic, as well as suggestions to increase capacity and capability to fight future pandemics. The first part of the book provides an overview of global governance and international cooperation, economic and social consequences of the outbreak, and breakthroughs in mathematical modelling and COVID-19 vaccines. The second part of the book examines and compares specific countries and regions through the lens of good governance, social contract, and political trust. This book is e

A picture book about a timid squirrel who makes a brave journey to help a relative who is ill.Evergreen the squirrel is afraid of many things: thunder, hawks, and the dark paths of Buckthorn Forest. But when her mother tasks Evergreen with delivering soup to her sick Granny Oak, the little squirrel must face her fears and make the journey.Along the way, Evergreen is met by other forest dwellers―some want to help her, but some want her mother’s delicious soup!Readers will delight in this classic tale of bravery and love from Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator Matthew Cordell.

Explore the world of emotions with this stunning peek-through book. Lyrical text and enchanting illustrations bring each emotion to life to help children understand the universal and unique nature of feelings.

A companion to the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!Clubs, group activities, sports -- they've never really been Nat's thing. She prefers playing with her pets, hanging with her friends, and drawing in her sketchbook. But this year, students are required to participate in an extracurricular activity. Flo tries her hand at puppetry, Zoe makes the volleyball team, and Nat dabbles with all sorts of activities, but nothing seems to be a good fit. While her friends are busy with other commitments, Nat's feeling left behind and more alone than ever. But when she meets a new student who's having the same difficulty finding a club, they decide to create one together. Could this be the solution to Natalie's dilemma, or are bigger problems yet to come?

From #1 New York Times best-selling authors Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 kids podcast Wow in the World, comes a book bursting with 250 awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping science facts, photos, and illustrations.What in the wow is a “grumble” of pugs?Where in the wow can you sleep in a potato?Why in the wow is there poop on the moon?And how in the wow is a banana a berry?!From butterflies that drink pee to a bridge made with eggs, the world is full of wowzerful stuff! Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the #1 children's podcast Wow in the World, are here with 250 of the most bonkerballs facts on Earth, covering topics such as animals, architecture, inventions, food, space, dinosaurs, and more!Filled with eye-popping photos and hilarious illustrations, this is a page-turning, jaw-dropping survey of some of the most astounding, gross, and all around weird scientific facts that will totally wow your world!

Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make a new friend with a powerful baby mantis shrimp. Together, they explore the town of Tidal Grove. Then they play fun underwater games! Young readers will love discovering Vera and Beaker's funny adventures and learning nonfiction information about mantis shrimp. Did you know that mantis shrimp are small but very powerful? They can punch the water to create shockwaves!With text from National Book Award finalist Kyle Lukoff, and bright, colorful

Mermaid Days #1-3: An Acorn BookThe Sunken Ship: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #1)The Sea Monster: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #2)A New Friend: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #3)Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make a new friend with a powerful baby mantis shrimp. Together, they explore the town of Tidal Grove. Then they play fun underwater games! Young readers will love discovering Vera and Beaker’s funny adventures and learning nonfiction information about mantis shrimp. Did you know

ＡCrabby Book: An Acorn Book (Book1-6)School is in session for the ocean's crankiest crab!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It's just another day in the ocean for Crabby and Plankton -- until they find themselves INSIDE a school of fish! This gives Plankton a fabulous idea -- he and Crabby should play school! But Crabby does notwant to play. In four hilarious stories, Crabby uses funny wordplay to distract Plankton from teaching!With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske's early reader series is sure to be a hit with new readers!

Mara and her dad have lived in their van for as long as she can remember. Whatever her father does to scrape a living has kept them constantly moving and Mara has never questioned it. That is until she uncovers a collection of notes addressed to 'the Tider', an individual responsible for harvesting lost time from people whose lives were cut short.But before Mara can question her father he is taken by a dangerous group who want to use his power for evil. With the very fabric of time and space at stake, it's down to Mara and her new friend Jan to find him before it's too late... A fast-paced, time bending adventure perfect for fans of A WRINKLE IN TIME, THE SECRET KEEPERS and SKY SONG.

New for 2023, an exciting, magical illustrated story for young readers and the conclusion to the series from the bestselling author of Amelia Fang!The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist – the greatest villain that ever lived . . .Ray has to figure out what her ultimate magical gift is anduse this power to stop Tornadia before she destroys the Weatherlands and Earth. With epic adventures, magic galore and everything at stake, the battle for the skies is ON!

Florrie has two of everything.Two lovely brothers . . .Two smashing parents . . .Two very cuddled pets.But two isn't always a magic number, as Florrie now has to live in TWO different houses:one with her mum . . . and one with her dad.An uplifting picture book that helps young readers discuss their feelings around divorce and embrace change.Praise for Two Places to Call Home:'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental break

What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you - from dates to duels, manners to matters of the heart. You'll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip sheets and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society.Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more - the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.

The most magical things can happen even on the rainiest of days...How many people can you fit under one umbrella? It wasn’t even meant to rain the day the blue umbrella turned up, but for the people who used it that day, they found something more than just shelter: something truly amazing had happened. A community had come together, bound by kindness and friendship.

When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . .. In this story, Marvin and his friends are ice skating at the Blizzard Zone when supervillain Master Blaster takes control of the rink, determined that everyone stops their fun to watch him skate. Soon, skaters are being frozen solid by the supervillain's powerful ice blasts.It's time for Marvin to swap his skates for his superhero suit and become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! Only then can Marv put an end to Master Blaster's showing off.

Stuck in Loch Ness while Edinburgh falls under the control of a terrifyingly powerful Siren, Ramya Knox is frustrated. She's supposed to be learning magic from her Aunt Opal, but that isn't going as smoothly as she'd hoped. As she pushes to rescue her Hidden Folk friends in the city, long-buried secrets come to light and legends come to life.Ramya knows she's different; she knows she's a witch. But now she must learn the true meaning of her powers... before all she loves is lost.

Three women. Three dates. One missing man...'Ingenious, heartwarming and romantic' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Surprising and deeply satisfying' EMILY HENRY8.52 a.m. Siobhan's looking forward to her date with Joseph. Breakfast on Valentine's Day surely means something ...so where is he?2.43 p.m. Miranda's hoping that a Valentine's Day lunch with Carter will be the perfect way to celebrate her new job. But why hasn't he shown up?6.30 p.m.Joseph Carter agreed to be Jane's fake boyfriend at a dreaded engagement party tonight. But he's not here... Meet Joseph Carter.That is, if you can find him. An unexpected love story, The No-Show is an utterly extraordinary tear-jearker of a book, a heart-breaking and joyful novel about dating, and waiting, and the ways love can find us. 'Such a clever, finely woven, sweet and heart-rending story' BOLU BABALOLA'A brilliant, multilayered, romantic stunner' LAUREN HO'It will break your heart in a million different ways' LOUISE O'NEILL'Beth O'Leary at her very best' L

Friday 4th FebruaryIt feels like I've only been asleep for a minute but I can't risk being late for school today - the Very Important Witches are coming!Bea Black is determined to become the BEST witch she can be and learn EVERYTHING about magic. So when a school visit from some VERY important guests is announced, Bea is thrilled! It's her chance to help Little Spellshire School for the Extraordinary Arts and show off what she's learned so far. But when the visitors arrive, they are NOT who the students and teachers were expecting.In fact, they're the opposite! With the witch school at risk of being exposed, it's up to Bea to use her ordinary special skills to save the day. The perfect potion of magic and mischief, DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH is THE WORST WITCH meets TOM GATES. PRAISE FOR DIARY OF AN ACCIDENTAL WITCH:"Great fun!" - iPaper"Full of magical mayhem!" - BookTrust"A magical adventure that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone." - Maz Evans, author of WHO LET THE

A flamboyantly fun tropical tale of love, fame, friendship from the creators of the international bestseller The Lion Inside. Goldy wants one thing, and one thing only - to be a STAR. On the sunny island this gecko calls home, it's always THE GOLDY SHOW, morning 'til night.But when you're dazzled by the limelight, it's easy to lose sight of the world around you. And when Goldy's performance starts to go wrong, the little gecko discovers that friendship means so much more than fame. Because when you treat the world with love, then love will come echoing back.This funny and touching rhyming story is perfect for sharing, reminding us all that treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place.

9781788953382 Diary Of An Accidental Witch #1Monday 20th SeptemberI'M AT WITCH SCHOOL! Now would be a really good time to discover I can do magic... Bea Black has just moved to Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. When her dad accidentally enrols her at the local witch school, she has to get to grips with some interesting new classes, like, NOW! Also on her to do list? Make friends, look after the grumpy class frog AND do everything humanly magically possible to stay on a broom...9781788953399 Diary Of An Accidental Witch #2: Flying HighMonday 1st NovemberThere's only fifty days until the Winter Solstice, the longest and witchiest night of the year. But before that there's the Grand Tournament - the biggest and sportiest day in the witchy calendar! And I can't wait!Bea Black is all settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She's made tonnes of friends at witch school, learned how to levitate frogs (just about) and been working h

A joyful, humorous rhyming tale about how friends lift each other up, from the creators of the internationally bestselling I'm Sticking With You and I'm Sticking With You Too. Much-loved characters Bear and Squirrel are back and it's time to party! Squirrel is the expert at throwing parties and knows exactly what to do to make this the biggest and best EVER, but Bear isn't so sure and is feeling a bit shy. Can the two friends find a way to work through their worries and wobbles and stick together? This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated new I'm Sticking With You story is the perfect book for showing how you're never truly lost when you have a great friend by your side.Praise for I'm Sticking With You: "Gloriously illustrated, with a captivating rhyme and rhythm, this celebration of friendship is as relevant to adults as children and has future classic stamped all over it" Daily Mail "Deftly humorous images and warmly rhyming text make for a lovely book to cuddle up with" The G

Discover a world of wonder on a farmyard walk, with this beautiful picture book from the National Trust.Today we’re on the farm. Let’s go!Past the gate where daisies grow . . .Look what I found!A tuft of sheep’s wool, soft as a woolly jumper.Set off on a farmyard adventure to find natural treasure, from a fluffy chick feather to a broken eggshell, then learn more about the found object with irresistibly illustrated and informative nature notes.Packed full of fascinating facts alongside a gentle rhyming narrative and encouraging children to get outside and explore their surroundings, this is a nature treasure hunt series for the whole family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Look What I Found in the Woods and Look What I Found at the SeasideEvery Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free ‘Stories Aloud’ audio recording – just scan the QR code and listen along!

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Heartstopper is the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*'Absolutely delightful.Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy.Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met ...until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance. But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small stories o

Discover why we must protect Okavango Delta from climate change. Explore the Okavango Delta, Africa's incredible inland wetland, a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, navigating its maze of shimmering lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife.In this watery wilderness, lion, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog share the floodplains with large herds of elephant and buffalo. It delves into the important role wetlands play in reducing the effects of greenhouse gases, and showcases the rich wildlife and diverse communities that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.

本書是前英國兒童文學桂冠詩人 Michael Rosen 與新銳插畫家 Robert Starling 攜手合作的幽默繪本系列第二彈。故事主角是一隻餓到失控的松鼠，什麼都想吃——白飯、巧克力老鼠、薑餅人，甚至連平底鍋都不放過。節奏明快的押韻文字，層層堆疊出愈來愈誇張的想像，精準捕捉幼兒情緒偶爾「一發不可收拾」的狀態。插畫以大膽線條與鮮明色彩放大喜感，讓畫面與文字相互推進。本書改寫自《A Great Big Cuddle》中的人氣詩作，是非常適合大聲朗讀、一起大笑的親子共讀作品。The second in a funny new series from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and rising star Robert Starling.Look out, this squirrel is HUNGRY. So hungry it could eat boiled rice, chocolate mice, a gingerbread man ... even a frying pan! Is there anything it WON'T eat? A rollicking ride of increasing absurdity and imagination, this hilarious picture book captures the occasional outlandishness of toddler moods. Based on the popular poem from A Great Big Cuddle, I Am Hungry is a terrific read-aloud from the master of rhyme, Michael Rosen, coupled with brilliantly bold illustrations from Robert Starling.

You are loved when you win the race. You are loved when you don't. You are loved when you brush your teeth.You are loved when you won't. You are loved all the days and nights,in sunshine and in rain. And if you forget, put your hand on your heartand feel the love again.This beautiful and timely book affirms and reassures children that they are loved, no matter what. 'A bright, cheerful book exploring the power of unconditional love.' Maggie Dent, bestselling author and parenting specialist.

A brilliantly funny story of facing your fears from the picture book team behind The Case of the Missing Cake. Terry is not an octopus. He's just a regular guy with a few extra arms.Yes, he loves tuna and yes, he'd love to visit Super Octopus Fantasea Adventure World. But octopuses live in the sea. And Terry is afraid of water.Maybe he should learn to swim?A very silly story about being brave, facing your fears and accepting who you really are.

Join in the fun with Pip and Posy and their friends as they have outdoor adventures, look and find out and about and have lots of fun playing and exploring in the fresh air. Have fun completing the puzzles, drawing, colouring and using lots of stickers. This busy activity book will keep children entertained for hours.

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!Mirabelle is desperate for a brand-new pair of magical roller skates, but Mum and Dad say she's got to earn the money to pay for them herself. Earning money sounds tricky-how's she going to do it? Of course! She'll set up a business. But a business doing what.. . ?She has a go at dog-walking, but things get a little bit out of hand.And when 'things getting out of hand' include the dogs' leads, that's not good for business. Maybe something that keeps still would be easier. Something like making and selling enchanted charm bracelets!Can Mirabelle make a success of her get-rich-quick schemes? Or will being the boss end up being more trouble than it's worth?

Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn. Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon.In Kitty and the Runaway Train, a famous steam train, the Red Rocket, is visiting Hallam City, but when it starts moving along the track with Pumpkin the kitten on board, Kitty must use her superpowers and race to catch the runaway train.

本書以主題會話為軸線，隨句附上翻譯及單詞。會話詳細標註各音節聲調，由基礎發音開始，包括聲調、變調乃至台語文的特有的變調原則。不同於一般語言教材，本書將常用的功能詞、特殊句型作為獨立單元，同時就台語語法特點進行說明。書中導入線上辭典及輸入法工具等學習資源，蒐錄日常生活中常見的俚俗用語，利於學習者自學及日常情境活用。This book features topic-based conversations. Each sentence is provided with translation and vocabulary. Every syllable is marked with music notes indicating the tone pattern. Here you learn not only vowels and consonants, tones and tone sandhi of words, but also tone sandhi rules applied to the whole sentence.What makes this book unique: treating commonly used function words and special sentence patterns as independent units; explaining grammatical features; providing online resources, such as dictionaries and input methods. Slangs and idioms often used in daily life are also included.

★ 當今第一部完整收錄研究和評價哈維爾的書籍！本書收錄三十八位東西方作家、學者和知識分子，近三十年來研究和評論哈維爾的文字。經由「認識哈維爾」、「理解哈維爾」、「解構哈維爾」、「虛擬哈維爾」這四個主題，呈現東西方作家、知識份子和流亡作家對哈維爾迄今一生的政冶作為、思想和文學作品的不同認知和解讀。哈維爾的文學和思想遺產不只是哈維爾本人寫下的那些文字，也不僅僅是對他思想、文學和行為的研究、評論和質疑，還包括世人對他持續的關注和審視，面對自身社會環境和人類狀況的深刻闡述和思考。這些思考和思想彌足珍貴，甚至和哈維爾本人的思想和文字同等重要。關於哈維爾：瓦茨拉芙．哈維爾（Václav Havel, 1936-2011），具有劇作家、持不同政見者、思想家、政治家等多重身分，也是最具國際影響力的人權工作者。 1936年生於捷克首都布拉格， 1960年代初開始從事戲劇創作，是捷克最重要的劇作家。1968年「布拉格之春」後，投入政治活動，是捷克斯洛伐克「七七憲章」運動的代表人物，1979年以「顛覆共和國罪」被捷克斯洛伐克共產黨政府判刑入獄，1983年獲釋，後又多次入獄。他是捷克斯洛伐克人民推翻共產黨專制統治的「天鵝絨革命」的靈魂人物。哈維爾曾任捷克斯洛伐克聯邦共和國總統（1990-1992），兩任捷克共和國總統（1993-2003）。劇作《花園晚會》於1963年首演；《通知書》（1965）與《愈來愈難集中精神》（1968）曾獲得紐約外百老匯戲劇獎（Obie Award）。其它劇作尚有《同謀者》（1970）、《乞丐歌劇》（1975）、《觀眾》（1975）、《山間酒店》（1976）、《抗議》（1978）、《錯誤》（1983）、《悲情聲聲慢》（1984）《誘惑》（1985）、《改善環境衛生》（1987）、《明天》（1988）、《離開》（2007）、Dozens of Cousins （Pět Tet, 2009 – a short sketch/sequel to Unveiling）、The Pig, or Václav Havel's Hunt for a Pig （Prase）（2009）等。哈維爾著作的中譯本有《來自遠方的拷問——哈維爾自傳》、《獄中書——致妻子奧爾嘉》（傾向出版）、《無權力者的權力》、《政治，再見！》（傾向∕左岸出版）、《反符碼——哈維爾圖像詩集》（傾向∕唐山出版

Dazzled by the twilight of 17th-century painter Aert van der Neer’s Moonlit Landscape with a Road beside a Canal (1645–1650), contemporary Spanish artist Alberto Reguera created twenty three paintings as an homage to the celebrated artist of the Dutch Golden Age.This new series of paintings examines and connects directly to Van der Neer’s masterpiece, and the important painterly achievements of the Dutch painter’s generation.The exhibition and accompanying publication is the second collaboration between the University Museum and Art Gallery (UMAG) and Alberto Reguera. While the first exhibition Blue Expansive Landscape (2015) was notable for the display of the painter’s two- and three-dimensional works, and his innovative ways of painting beyond the canvas, Homage to Aert van der Neer is a similarly complex endeavour that has been achieved through a successful partnership with UMAG, the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and the artist.當代西班牙藝術家 Alberto Reguera 艾拔圖‧雷古拉 傾慕於十七世紀荷蘭畫家 Aert v

Eternal Transience, Enlightened Wisdom:Masterpieces of Buddhist Art contextualises thirtythree bronze statues and thangkas of deities and gurus in Tibetan Buddhism from Tibet, Nepal, Pakistan and Mongolia dating from the 6th–19th centuries.From an art historical perspective, these Himalayan masterpieces reflect an array of aesthetic and artistic traditions from neighbouring regions across the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the artworks’ iconography and material culture.As part of Buddhism’s eternal journey from India to the Himalayas, China and Japan, the religious icons and objects of daily religious practice remain a testament to the shifting cultures that have engaged with Buddhism over the millennia.Acknowledging such a state of transience highlights the enlightened wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism as portrayed through the various artworks.「如來一相：佛教藝術藏珍」展出藏傳佛教藝術品，包括銅像及唐卡。展品源自6至19世紀西藏、尼泊爾、巴基斯坦，甚至遠及蒙古。藝術史上，藏傳佛教藝術興於喜馬拉雅山脈一帶，承襲了印度次大陸及中亞地區的美

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The rapid developments of electronic communication in the past decades have resulted in a huge amount of clinical knowledge becoming readily available to patients and the general public. At the same time, with the increasing number of complaints and court cases relating to healthcare disputes, knowledge in healthcare ethics and law is increasingly important in the education, training and practices of lawyers as well. This book aims at helping healthcare practitioners (HCPs) to gain some basic and practical knowledge in the two important areas of clinical ethics and laws, so that they will become better practitioners upholding the standard of care, concentrate on taking care of their patients and stay away from unnecessary legal battles.

《8 Rules of Love》是暢銷書作者 Jay Shetty帶領讀者重新認識愛與關係的一本實用指南。從初次約會到關係經營、分手與重新開始，他結合古老智慧與現代心理學，提出八個簡單但深刻的原則，幫助我們更理解自己，也更懂得如何去愛。這本書不只是談戀愛，更關乎如何在關係中找到真實、尊重與成長的可能。適合每一位想建立更健康連結的讀者。The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Think Like a Monk offers a revelatory guide to every stage of romance, drawing on ancient wisdom and new science.Nobody sits us down and teaches us how to love. So we’re often thrown into relationships with nothing but romance movies and pop culture to help us muddle through. Until now.Instead of presenting love as an ethereal concept or a collection of cliches, Jay Shetty lays out specific, actionable steps to help you develop the skills to practice and nurture love better than ever before. He shares insights on how to win or lose together, how to define love, and why you don’t break in a break-up. Inspired by Vedic wisdom and modern science, he tackles the entire relationship cycle, from first dates to moving in together to breaking up and starting over. And he shows us h

Learn all about the world of architecture in only 100 words! This book explores the most iconic buildings from around the world as well as the history of architecture, from basic huts to incredible skyscrapers. From columns to pyramids, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and colourful illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to amazing architecture from throughout history.From the familiar to the jaw-dropping, the medieval to ultra-modern, this is an inspiring look at some of architecture's greatest developments.With a clean, contemporary design, each word occupies a page of its own. A large striking illustration neatly encapsulates the accompanying 100 words of text.A fascinating introduction to cool buildings in a fun and accessible format, this is the perfect gift for aspiring architects or curious young minds!

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