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Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen.Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication.Recipes include:-Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits-Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars-Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts-Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops-Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread-Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado-Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa-And many more!In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangement

The third adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honoree and two-time Geisel Award winner Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug--the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice--must fulfill a most noble duty! Upon his knightly honor, Sir Ladybug vows to return his library book. But some diabolical creatures dare to stop this hero and his friends....Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, and responsibility. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Praise for Sir Ladybug: The story's themes of friendship and acceptance may be familiar but leave it to Tabor to get there in a wholly original way. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Geisel medalist Tabor has produced another winner." --Booklist (starred

Training as an RAF pilot in the smoke and bustle of wartime London is a far cry from James Herriot's day job as a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. And whilst he is keen to serve King and country, James cannot help but miss his life in Darrowby - despite frequent arguments between his colleagues Siegfried and Tristan, bad-tempered cattle, opinionated farmers and the continuing saga of Cedric the flatulent dog. But most of all he misses his wife Helen; pregnant with their first child.The question constantly hanging over them is - will he be going to war? And when will he get to go home?Since they were first published, James Herriot's memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, All Things Wise and Wonderful is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain's best-loved authors. Contains Vets Might Fly and Vet in a Spin.

Blast off in a new out-of-this world graphic novel series from the bestselling creators Hello!LuckyMeet Astrid and Stella! These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo blasters and take off into the stratosphere! They’ll just need a few things before it’s time to go: their special space suits, lots and lots of snacks, and their trusty robot Bobo. When things go sideways, Astrid and Stella always rely on their go-to mottos to get them out of sticky situations: “We can do hard things!” and “Progress not perfection!”In their very first adventure, Astrid and Stella will discover the cute and cuddly planet Caturn and the beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they’ll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant―with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way. It’s all in a lightyear’s work for these intergalactic pals!

Discover the unforgettable world of best friends Ivan and Bob in this gorgeous illustrated paperback box set, including the Newbery Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob!Ivan is an easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home--and his own art--through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.Continuing the story of these friends in The One and Only Bob, Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.The One an

★ 外匯交易實戰專家不藏私傳授，從基礎知識到基本面與技術面分析，深入淺出，面面俱到！★ 涵蓋全球外匯交易市場介紹、風險管理、世界六大主力貨幣特徵、新興國家貨幣交易攻略，總經基本面與指標線圖技術面分析技術、操盤心理建設等豐富內容！作者長久旅居日本，2011年夏季回臺，感受到臺灣二高一低──「高房價、高物價、低薪資」的嚴重狀況。上班族若光靠固定薪水實在難以生活，所以決定將10年操作外匯的投資方法介紹給台灣的朋友們。坊間有許多書籍談到「你不理財，財不理你」的觀念，然而對多數臺灣民衆來說，投資理財的可選性並不多，大部分都局限在臺股、基金與定存。全民運動的臺股投資常會落入一種人云亦云的求報名牌光景，分析師及研究員雖然會出報告提目標價，但實際內幕卻是缺乏中立性及玩數字遊戲，實在讓人難以信任。外匯為一全球性市場，每日24小時都在世界各地進行交易，每秒的貨幣變動都與世界的政治經濟脈動有連結；由於牽涉範圍廣至全球，少有人有機會得到內線消息來投機賺錢。在外匯交易平臺前人人平等，無關人種、學歷及身分，只要肯下功夫培養實力，確實可以賺到錢，且外匯交易門檻低，有2,000美元即可開始。透過本書，各位朋友可以了解從外匯基礎知識到基本面與技術面分析，克服心魔並認識風險。期望此書提供各位一個新的資産運用方法，每個月爲自己加薪滿滿。真心推薦：● 赤井厚雄　摩根士丹利日本證券 董事總經理／日本早稻田大學綜合研究機構客座教授● 趙善強（Eddie Chiu）　Deloitte德勤中國管理合夥人● 黃勁堯　KPMG安侯企業管理顧問公司副總經理

Winnie and Wilbur are on their annual visit to the Worldwide Witches' Festival, meeting witches (and their cats) from all over the globe! They have a wonderful time partying, dancing and learning new spells. When the festival is over, Winnie and Wilbur hop on their broomstick and zoom off on a magical mystery tour to visit their new friends in a tropical treehouse, a castle by the sea and a house on top of a mountain! When they arrive back home, it's much tooquiet-but then there's a knock at the door... A jubilant and joyful story celebrating diversity and friendship, as Winnie and Wilbur discover how magical it is to make new friends and be part of a global community of witches.Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork is full of fun, mischief and mayhem!The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

Six Features of the Textbooks1. This textbook series is based on results from action research done by experienced Mandarin Chinese instructors affiliated with U.S. universities and colleges. 2. Eight thematic units run through two volumes of textbooks, covering personal, communitial, societal issues and learning tasks.3. The design of learning tasks and assessment activities aligns with ACTFL’s proficiency benchmarks, three modes of communication, and 5C principles.4. The selection of grammar and vocabulary aligns with the guidelines by HSK and Chinese Language Proficiency Test, with cross-strait differences clearly marked and listed. 5. This textbook series is designed for people from all walks of life and college students to meet the various needs and interests of adult learners. 6. Learners will develop intermediate level oral proficiency, while establishing listening and reading strategies, and eventually become independent learners of Mandarin Chinese. 本教材六大特點1. 本教材為北美一線中文教師行動研究成果

‘Playful, moving and wholly remarkable’ Guardian ‘A small miracle’ New Statesman ‘Mastery of craft, resonance and deep feeling on every page’ Telegraph An introspective young boy, Joseph Coppock squints at the world with his lazy eye. Living alone in an old house, he reads comics, collects birds’ eggs and plays with his marbles. When, one day, a rag-and-bone man called Treacle Walker appears, exchanging an empty jar of a cure-all medicine and a donkey stone for a pair of Joseph's pyjamas and a lamb's shoulder blade, a mysterious friendship develops between them.A fusion of myth, magic and the stories we make for ourselves, Treacle Walker is an extraordinary novel from one of our greatest living writers. ‘All the exuberance and eccentricity, all the deep thought and resounding mythology of [Garner’s] best work’ Observer ‘Spare and allusive… luminous and understated’ Rowan Williams, New Statesman ‘Cryptic, evocative, sparely told and deceptively simple’ Carolyne Larrington, TLS A NEW STA

《一句頂一萬句》是著名作家劉震云的扛鼎之作，也是劉震云迄今為止最成熟大氣的作品，並在2011年獲第八屆茅盾文學獎。 小說分上下兩個部分，前半部“出延津記”寫的是過去：賣豆腐老楊的二兒子楊百順百事不順，他一生改了三次名：為了尋個營生，被天主教神父老詹納為教徒，改名楊摩西；給縣長種地時因為一個尿壺得罪了縣長，提心吊膽中有人說媒，便倒插門嫁給饅頭鋪的吳香香，改名吳摩西；吳香香給吳摩西扣了頂綠帽子，吳摩西帶著吳香香和前夫的女兒巧玲假意去尋與人私奔的妻子，路上又把巧玲丟了，失望之中，要離開故鄉，從此用喊喪的羅長禮的名字度過余生；後半部“回延津記”寫的是現在：巧玲被賣到陜西，成了曹青娥，嫁給牛家，兒子牛愛國也是假意尋找與人私奔的妻子，又想到自己從前的相好，想起母親的老家，於是走回延津……一出一走，延宕百年。

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Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure and learn about the world outside and inside. Bumble and Snug are in the magical unicorn forest when they get into a spot of trouble. Luckily, they are rescued by a unicorn and together they have the great idea to become superheroes.Introducing the super buddies! From a runaway ice-cream van to a lost teddy bear, Bumble, Snug and Sparklehoof the unicorn save the day. But not everybody is happy when Sparklehoof gets too excited with his magic. Bumble and Snug have to come up with a super action plan to stop Sparklehoof.And with a giant kitten on the loose and a jelly city, they will have to work FAST!Bumble and Snug and the Excited Unicorn is a story about being too excited and how to listen, friendship and magic, and three new SUPERHEROES!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy st

The fourth book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 – 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons.Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans.To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth.Young dragonseer Mira and her dragon Flameteller love finding out how things work andfixing them, and so they’re excited to learn about the ancient magic that powers the home of the Dragonseer Guild – and helps keep its existence a secret.But when the King of Draconis announces a plan to hunt down and destroy all dragons, andthe magic that powers the Dragonseer Guild begins to fail, threatening to expose it to the world, Mira and Flameteller must find a way to fix it – before the Guild, and the dragons, are found by King Godfic’s soldiers.An exciting new fantasy se

9781645141846 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade Prek9781645141853 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade K 9781645141860 Listen and Learn: Animals, Grade 1(with downloadable Audio)Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world.Recipient of a Mom’s Choice Gold Award and a National Parenting Product Award, Listen and Learn: Animals activity books captivate children with the colorful visuals and audio read-alouds.Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching

Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world. Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching, and more. Every page includes an audio option so that children can listen to read-alouds and learn about their favorite animals. Listen and Learn: Animals also engages children in learning with hands-on art activities and real-life animal photography. Activities include: - Informational read-alouds with audio to support understanding - Alphabet awareness activities to p

Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world. Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching, and more. Every page includes an audio option so that children can listen to read-alouds and learn about their favorite animals. Listen and Learn: Animals also engages children in learning with hands-on art activities and real-life animal photography. Activities include: - Informational read-alouds with audio to support understanding - Alphabet activities to practice be

Engage children in practicing basic reading and writing skills with the help of fascinating animals! From chameleons to kangaroos, the beautiful animal photographs and stories in Listen and Learn: Animals will take young children on an animal adventure around the world. Each unit is organized around a specific animal and includes facts about where animals live, what they look like, what they eat, how their body parts work, and how they take care of their young. Activities include animal games, art, writing, and drawing, and help children practice alphabet awareness, beginning sounds, counting, writing numbers, matching, and more. Every page includes an audio option so that children can listen to read-alouds and learn about their favorite animals. Listen and Learn: Animals also engages children in learning with hands-on art activities and real-life animal photography. Activities include: - Informational read-alouds with audio to support understanding - Drawing and writing activities to

二O二二年為佛館建館十周年，十年來佛館一切因緣的超連結，皆來自於星雲大師的管理哲學。《向星雲大師學管理》透過大師「以人為本」的理念加以貫穿，將全書的管理思維分成七卷。卷一「為建築空間做管理」是大師對佛館的硬體布局。卷二「為服務大眾做管理」是佛館的軟體設施，含藏現代博物館極為重視的公共服務精神。卷三「為展演呈現做管理」是佛館的展示主體。卷四「為遊賞體驗做管理」闡述的「指標性活動」為佛館品牌鮮明的年度盛事。卷五「為撫慰人心做管理」呈現的是佛館重要的核心，也是大師設計佛館時一直思考的「人心淨化」應透過什麼方式進行。卷六「為未來願景做管理」串連了佛館過去十年與未來。壓軸的卷七，則以「超連結」的概念來完結全書架構。本書特色：《向星雲大師學管理》一書具超連結的特性，是如常館長將10年來星雲大師指導的管理學、人間佛教落實於佛館的成果作一大具體呈現。此書繼佛館2011年星雲大師《人間佛國》出版後，可說是第二本完整性介紹佛館專書。

【日系醫療推理巨擘——海堂尊泡沫經濟三部曲】系列作賣破160萬本，日系醫療推理的里程碑——電影《白色榮光》原作者海堂尊最受歡迎《泡沫經濟三部曲》，隆重登台。｜黑色止血鉗1988　｜火焰手術刀1990　｜櫻色心臟中心1991◆ 系列殊榮．《黑色止血鉗1988》於2008年榮獲第二十一屆山本周五郎賞候補。．《火焰手術刀1990》於2011年榮獲吉川英治文學新人獎候補。． 2018年系列改編為日本TBS電視台黃金時段「日曜劇場」作品，最後一集收視率最高18.6%！． 改編日劇由 傑尼斯偶像影帝 二宮和也 × 日本國民演技派男友 竹內涼真 主演！◆ 故事簡介一九八八年，日本正面臨泡沫經濟的頂點。剛考完國家醫師測驗的實習醫師世良雅志，在進入擁有「神之手」的佐伯教授，其所領導的東城大學外科教學中心三天後，與帝華大學的「吹牛大王」高階權太相遇。高階帶著能簡單進行食道癌手術的新武器『Snipe』來到東城大學，震撼了佐伯外科的所有人。另一方面，世良也因為與「手術室惡魔」，擁有高超手術技巧卻從不升等的醫生渡海征司郎接觸，發現渡海似乎和佐伯過去有著千絲萬縷的關係......窺見日本泡沫榮景，真實的1988！海堂尊「櫻宮宇宙」傑作系列第一彈！

【日系醫療推理巨擘——海堂尊泡沫經濟三部曲】系列作賣破160萬本，日系醫療小說的里程碑——電影《白色榮光》原作者海堂尊最受歡迎《泡沫經濟三部曲》，隆重登台。｜黑色止血鉗1988　｜火焰手術刀1990　｜櫻色心臟中心1991◥ 系列殊榮．《黑色止血鉗1988》於2008年榮獲第二十一屆山本周五郎賞候補。．《火焰手術刀1990》於2011年榮獲吉川英治文學新人獎候補。． 2018年系列改編為日本TBS電視台黃金時段「日曜劇場」作品，最後一集收視率最高18.6%！． 改編日劇由 傑尼斯偶像影帝 二宮和也 × 日本國民演技派男友 竹內涼真 連袂主演。◥ 故事簡介為了世上唯獨他能做到的心臟手術，來自世界各地的病患都千里迢迢奔向摩納哥求醫——這名天才外科醫師的名字叫作天城雪彥，他向來以賭注金額作為手術治療費。適逢1990年，日本泡沫經濟社會進入末期，實習醫生的世良雅志經過了兩年訓練，逐漸成為獨當一面的醫生。不過，為了將醫術高超卻放浪不羈的天城帶回日本，被稱為「神之手」，主宰東城大學外科中心的佐伯教授，指派世良進行一項機密任務——日本泡沫經濟末期，《黑色止血鉗1988》過了兩年的故事！海堂尊「櫻宮宇宙」傑作系列第二彈！

【日系醫療推理巨擘——海堂尊泡沫經濟三部曲】系列作賣破160萬本，日系醫療小說的里程碑——電影《白色榮光》原作者海堂尊最受歡迎《泡沫經濟三部曲》，隆重登台。｜黑色止血鉗1988　｜火焰手術刀1990　｜櫻色心臟中心1991◆ 系列殊榮．《黑色止血鉗1988》於2008年榮獲第二十一屆山本周五郎賞候補．《火焰手術刀1990》於2011年榮獲吉川英治文學新人獎候補． 2018年系列改編為日本TBS電視台黃金時段「日曜劇場」作品，最後一集收視率最高18.6%． 改編日劇由 傑尼斯偶像影帝 二宮和也 × 日本國民演技派男友 竹內涼真 連袂主演◆ 故事簡介世界聞名的天才外科醫生──天城雪彥大言不慚地表示，想要讓他動手術就必須拿出一半財產。儘管這項要求令人生厭，但與他敵對的醫師也深受他的神乎其技吸引。1991年，日本泡沫經濟正式崩盤，虛幻的社會榮景不再，但天城與部下世良仍打算在東城大學醫學部成立心臟中心。然而佇立在兩人面前的，卻是一道又一道的難關——泡沫破裂，日本迎來經濟崩盤！海堂尊「櫻宮宇宙」傑作系列第三部，震撼完結！

In this eye-opening, counterintutitive book, economics guru and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan predicts the coming breakdown of globalization and identifies who will benefit and who will lose.The Covid pandemic has been an eye-opening wake-up call for American business and consumers. Shutdowns worldwide disrupted production chains, leading to shortages across industries and higher costs. Now, America is withdrawing from the world. The old agreements and status quos are crumbling. The breakdown of globalization has accelerated, and it's never coming back. In The End of the World is Just the Beginning, Peter Zeihan offers provocative and surprising arguments about this new reality and how it will shake up world trade.Isolationism and realism are becoming the dominant values of a previously interconnected world, Zeihan contends, forcing us to reevaluate the logic that has motivated international relations and global trade for more than a generation. Drawing on deep geographical know

ABOUT ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE JUNIOR ENGLISH ALPHABET FLASH CARDSDesigned for children learning to read and speak English, this pack of flash cards introduces the alphabet and 52 essential first words through images and audio. Make learning the English alphabet fun with this beautifully illustrated pack of 52 flash cards. With lively accompanying audio, finger-tracing patterns, and fun ideas for games and activities, these flash cards are perfect for children beginning to learn English as a second language. English for Everyone Junior: English Alphabet Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak English. Each beautifully illustrated card introduces the upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet and an essential first word. Audio for all the letters and words featured in the pack is available online and via a handy app so young learners can memorize the sound of the letters and perfect their pronunciation. On one side of the card, both th

Come and meet Pip and Posy, best friends who love to play and laugh, and get stuck into the fun and games that bring these two together. Join Pip and Posy and their friends as you use the stickers to complete the puzzles. With spot the difference, jigsaw puzzles, sticker scenes and much more, this delightful book will keep children entertained for hours.

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure And this time the best friends are headed somewhere no monster has ventured before: school Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've been spending their days playing together. But some days, Boy leaves and Monster is alone. Wanting to learn more about where his friend goes, Monster makes a plan to go with Boy to . . . school There, Monster meets Boy's teacher and classmates, learns about cubbies and the sharing circle, and even helps solve a mystery when a pet hedgehog goes missing. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: Monster's First Day of School is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

Studies in Colloquial Chinese and Its History: Dialect and Text presents cutting-edge research into issues regarding prestige colloquial languages in China in their spoken forms and as well as their relationship to written forms and the colloquial literary language. These include the standard regional languages and prestige dialects of the past, the influence of historical forms of spoken Chinese on written Chinese, the history of guānhuà and the history of báihuà, proto-dialects and supra-regional common languages (koines), and their relationship to spoken dialects. The various studies in this collection focus on the dialect groups with the most substantial written tradition, including Mandarin, Wu, Min, and Cantonese, in north, central and eastern coastal, and southern China respectively. The contributors explore the histories of these dialects in their written and spoken forms, presenting a variegated view of the history and development of the regional forms, including their evoluti

A stunning dinosaur picture book by the team behind the global bestseller Book of Bones – with touch-and-feel skeletons and fascinating facts to amaze, educate, and entertain young readers In this interactive book with touch-and-feel skeletons, ten record-breaking dinosaurs are introduced through a guessing game with clues. Readers examine the prehistoric skeletons and guess and read a series of boastful hints to guess the mystery dinosaur. The answers are uncovered in stunning page-turn reveals, featuring vibrant scenic habitats and a few reasons why each dinosaur is so special.The showstopping final pages make a clever connection between the 10 extinct dinosaurs and some of their contemporary counterparts. Learn which dinosaur had: The toughest armor The sharpest eyesight The biggest belly The spikiest tail And more! The book also includes a letter from the author, a 24-word glossary, a species index, and a 'Discover More' section that highlights books, podcasts, and other resources

這是一個「過度連結」的時代。耗損心神的社群網路、大量資訊，以及人際關係。其中，有多少是我們真正需要的？「離線練習」新生活運動不是要你與世隔絕，而是不讓社群網路消耗心靈，從心連結真正重要的人、重要的事。＃戒斷「手機成癮症」、「連結疲乏症」無時無刻，我們的心神因為與人產生連結而耗弱，因為龐大的資訊襲來而疲乏，卻不由自主地頻頻滑手機。終於，開始有人對「手機成癮症」敲響警鐘。因為…..1 自由時間變少了，無法活在當下現代人使用電腦或手機上網的時間，每天平均達5-6小時。即便不上網，依然心繫大家對貼文的反應及留言，以至無論工作或生活，皆無法「活在當下」。大家把貼文當成工作，導致沒有危機感地讓SNS(社群網路)完全占據生活。2 無法自在貼文隨著追蹤數增加、知名度提高後，大家就無法再像從前那樣自在貼文了。即便大家已經謹言慎行，但一個不小心，依然有可能遭到批評，甚至被網友群起砲轟。原本最喜歡的SNS變成一種麻煩，於是越來越不想碰。3 不適應「虛擬世界」不得罪人的場面話、無傷大雅的小謊言、讓自己顯得更完美的做法……作者逐漸對這種「大人的世故」感到厭煩。在網路上難以建立「真實的關係」，Facebook中充斥著這種表裡不一的假象、IG上看到的畫面並不真實等，也找不到為此注入龐大心力的意義。＃社群網路服務(SNS，Social Networking Service)本書說的SNS是社群網路服務，主要用在幫助擁有相同興趣與活動的人群，建立社會性網路的互聯網應用服務。讓大家互相聯繫、交流，比如電子郵件、即時消息等。目前世界上有許多，較為大家熟知的有Facebook、Messenger、Instagram、iMessage、Line、微信、抖音、微博、百度貼吧、知乎等。＃《脫離SNS才領悟到的「六大好處」》1 時間變多了2 內心從容有餘3 朋友名單去蕪存菁4 重新調整「認同需求」5 直覺敏銳，靈光乍現6 活力充沛，幹勁十足＃《不必急著徹底排毒，漸進式戒斷》要SNS斷捨離，必須循序漸進。故本書第1章至第5章的「離線練習」中，除了介紹不與「SNS」、「資訊」、「人際關係」連結的方法，也會介紹如何擺脫「常識」束縛、甩開「負面情緒」的方法。而第6章至第7章的「上線練習」中，則分別介紹與「內心」、「重要人事物」產生連結的方法。＃SNS斷捨離，首先可以練習以下三步驟：步驟1：限制時間：例如：起手式可以是起床

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In this full-colour, illustrated chapter book, join her on another adventure to tame a unicorn and much more - all in time for tea. Princess Minna lives in Castle Tall-Towers with the King and Queen, Raymond the Wizard and her best dragon friend, Lorenzo. There are often mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom and Princess Minna loves to sort them out! She can tame unicorns, kiss frogs and fight dragons (apart from Lorenzo) and she is very good at fixing things before it's time for bed.In The Unicorn Mix-Up, Princess Minna is so tired she gets a bit muddled and fights a unicorn, kisses a dragon and tries to tame a frog - which won't do at all! Can she sort it all out and make a new friend along the way? Full of colourful illustrations, these short, funny stories are perfect for readers just moving on from picture books and visual readers.

Follow the adventures of Little Bunny through the sunny meadow in this quirky board book that's full of flaps to lift and sliders to slide! This quirky board book follows the adventures of Little Bunny on a journey through the meadow on a sunny day. Little Bunny stops to smell some flowers and sees Butterfly and Ladybug. Then Little Bunny continues into the forest and finds Squirrel and Bird. Next, Little Bunny heads to the pond and watches Frog, Duck, and the ducklings in the water. And at the end of the day, Little Bunny sees bees and Bear hiding behind the beehive, and then hops home to bed. Features flaps to lift and sliders to slide throughout.

A #1 New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie bestseller!"Good dog Bob. Great to have a best friend.”—Danny DeVitoReturn to the unforgettable world of the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling novel The One and Only Ivan in this incredible sequel, starring Ivan’s friend Bob! Catch up with these beloved friends before you see the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan, now available on Disney+!Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best friends, Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running out, Bob finds courage he never knew he had and learns the true meaning of friendship and family.Bob, Ivan, and Ruby have touched the hearts of millions of readers, and their story isn’t over yet. Catch up with these beloved friends before the star-studded film adaptation of The One and Only Ivan hits theaters in August 2020!One and Only Bob is an instant #1 New York Times bestseller, embraced by n

強行入住他人家庭，進而離間、操縱家族成員，最終導致家破人亡的局面……猶如吸血蜘蛛一般的犯人集團，是如何一步步張開羅網，讓無辜的幸福家庭掉入陷阱？缺乏親情的少女，為何變身成為侵入他人家庭、帶來不幸的黑寡婦？「講談社紀實文學獎」提名之作，揭開震撼日本的「尼崎連續怪死事件」真相！⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆2011年11月，日本兵庫縣警方在尼崎市的一處倉庫裡，發現了一具女屍，該具遺體被塞在大型鐵桶中，並且灌入水泥。警方循線調查，很快將目標鎖定在受害者二女兒的前夫，不料深入追查之後，赫然發現嫌疑人背後隱藏著更為駭人的犯罪網路，甚至有多個家庭捲入其中……警方發現，主謀角田美代子利用黑道背景，以暴力脅迫、金錢威逼，藉口入侵他人家中，隨後監禁、虐待受害家庭成員，不但控制受害者的身體行為，更施以思想洗腦，逐漸壯大自己的犯罪集團，一連串的暴行最後造成超過十人死亡的慘劇。尼崎連續怪死事件衝擊了全日本，更令人震撼的是，主謀角田美代子在被捕後，竟於拘留所自殺身亡，留下更多難解的謎團。謎一般的主嫌是如何掌握這種操縱人心的手法？又為何能一次次侵入、寄生於他人家庭內部，而後反客為主……？同為受害家庭，為何有些成員最後卻成為殺人共犯？而在長年累月的犯行過程中，警方幾度接獲鄰居、甚至是受害者本人報案，又為何會錯過遏止悲劇的機會呢？本書作者擁有豐富的社會案件採訪經驗，更曾前往阿富汗、伊拉克戰場採訪，為了探究這起案件，他前往案發地點尼崎市，耗費超過百日仔細查訪，進而獲取有關此暴力集團的第一手資料，並揭露角田美代子的生長背景，深入這起令人匪夷所思的事件！

★入選好書大家讀第66梯次「圖畫書及幼兒讀物組」★文化部第37次中小學生優良課外讀物推介「圖畫書類」★「繪本365」書單推介★日本太陽別冊《我最喜歡的繪本》2011海外翻譯最受歡迎繪本之一 跨越六十載之暢銷書《好髒的哈利》最佳文×圖創作拍檔金．紀歐 × 瑪格麗特．布羅伊．葛雷漢 又一經典名作 一本滿載春之喜悅的生活繪本── 在文、圖和諧重奏下，別富詩意而童趣的溫馨故事，色調質樸但明亮溫暖的畫面，生動傳遞人們渴盼、呼喚春天的真切心情，讓孩子更能感受自然的力量與季節的變換，並培養解決問題的能力。 春天差不多要來了。空氣中透露著淡淡的清香，太陽變得比以前溫暖，月曆也告訴人們春天已經要來了，可是整座城市還是灰濛濛又光禿禿的。 大人們受到陰鬱天氣的影響，個個無精打采、抱怨連連……，這時一個小男孩微笑著說：為什麼要等春天來改變呢？不如我們自己想辦法將街道變成有花有草的樣子！小男孩「主動出擊」的提議被大人們欣然接受，第二天早上全體市民總動員，大家呼朋引伴，手上拿著油漆罐、刷子，抬著梯子、鷹架，為每個角落彩繪上象徵春天的花、草、魚、鳥……，於是整座城市改頭換面，從憂鬱的灰暗轉變成一片愉悅的黃藍綠，四處都展現著明亮清新的「春光」。 在大夥兒齊心努力下，眾人一直期盼的「春天」，就真的來了？！……

Everyone needs things to look forward to: big things and small things, on good days and on bad days, whether we actively create delight for ourselves or simply allow it to enter our lives.In these pages, beloved author and illustrator Sophie Blackall has gathered a collection of joys for all of us―reminders that every day the sun comes up and new babies are born. She includes suggestions that you bake muffins for a friend, or draw a face on an egg and put it in the fridge where it will smile at you each time you open the door. With wisdom, whimsy, and compassion, the 52 illustrated ideas in this book offer moments of uplift and serendipity for yourself and your loved ones.A message of hope and solace in hard times and of joyful anticipation at times of new beginnings―whether you're grieving a loss or starting a new chapter―and for all the days in between―Things to Look Forward to is full of gentle reminders of the objects, occasions, gestures, and ideas that warm our hearts. There is a

2023年年底前，台股將崩跌至10年線！別怕！一年半之內，又將開始10年的多頭。貴上極反賤，賤下極反貴，每一次的崩盤，都是在創造將來上漲的空間。眾人貪婪時你要恐懼，眾人恐懼時你要貪婪，一輩子遇不到幾次這樣的大好機會。危機入市，翻轉你的財富人生！作者於2000年出版《台灣正走向金融風暴》這一次，又再度提出示警！！！1998年亞洲金融風暴、2000年的高科技泡沫、2008年的次級房貸風暴、2011年的歐債危機，他都全身而退！！！這一次的張真卿面對未來10年的台股提出預判〜引導你在相對高點全身而退，在相對低點勇敢進場！！！--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------現在全球股市絕對是泡沫，都存在估值過高的問題。2008年之後，因為量化寬鬆貨幣政策，美股走了10年多頭。原本2018年就該進入熊市，但發生中美貿易戰，美國聯準會擔心衝擊經濟，因此終止升息，開始預防性降息3碼，釋出大量資金，讓股市的泡沫持續，也影響全球的金融市場。2020年新冠肺炎疫情肆虐全球，美國聯準會以迅雷不及掩耳的速度降息2碼，接著再降息4碼，同時推出無限QE，讓股市泡沫達到無法控制的地步。金融泡沫是金融市場的興奮劑，是投機者的溫床，金融泡沫不可怕，破了才可怕。2022年初，台灣大盤本益比大約15倍、股價淨值比約2.5倍、市值與GDP之比值約2.5倍，這些數字都來到歷史高點。台灣股市泡沫愈吹愈大，只等一根「針」來刺破泡沫。而每一次股市泡沫破滅，都是「債」出問題。1990年，日本房地產不敗神話破滅，引發房地產和金融債出問題。2000年網路泡沫化，高科技公司債崩盤。2008年美國次級房貸風暴，引爆連動式債券危機。2011年「歐豬四小國」債信違約，觸發歐洲政府公債危機。人類無法從歷史中得到教訓，金融泡沫一次比一次大。作者認為，2023年出問題的將是美國政府債。而台股每次遇上大循環結束的國際金融危機，跌幅都是至少腰斬。1990年台股由12,682點跌到2,485點，跌幅高達80％；2000年台股由10,393點跌到3,411點，跌幅高達67％；2008年台股由9,859點跌到3,955點，跌幅高達59％。在2023年之

The third book in the thrilling, magical, and action-packed fantasy series, Dragon Storm, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. It's the Maze Festival in the city of Rivven, and young dragonseer Ellis andhis dragon Pathseeker are determined to be the first to complete the three mazes in the grounds of the king's palace and win this year's tournament.But after they discover someone secretly using dangerous dragon magic, Ellis and Pathseeker face a far greater challenge - and it will take all of their skills and courage to find their way back home, and keep the existence of the dragons a secret from the king. An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Ori

英國大法官湯姆．賓漢（Tom Bingham）在本書以講故事的方式，梳理了法治形成的歷史，從《大憲章》簽署、人身保護令狀產生、酷刑廢除、《權利法案》誕生，到戰爭法演進，讓讀者了解法治變遷乃是一個異常艱難的過程，當中充滿衝突、妥協、革命和犧牲。全書分為三個部分，第一部分扼要介紹法治在現代社會的重要性，論述法治成長歷史中的大事件、不同階段與人物，道出“法治”概念的發展史及里程碑；第二部分指出法治八個基本原則，包括法律的通俗性、依法不依情、法律面前人人平等、人權、公平審判等，配以歷史案例及法律條文作出分析；第三部分論及法治與反恐行動的合法性，以及法治與國會主權問題這兩個主題，更對藉打撃恐怖主義而侵犯人權自由的行為提出質疑。內容特點：（1）2011年最佳政治書，Orwell Prize得主。Non-Fiction暢銷書。（2）作者是英國前資深上議院法官(former senior Law Lord)，原先是演講稿，後成書交Penguin出版。（3）歷史回顧；八大要點；西方民主社會的共同價格觀；長治久安的保證。銷售特點：（1）以權威的角度，解釋法治對一個國家及社會的重要性。（2）由淺入深，配合法律案例解釋法治概念。

Featuring straightforward, tasty versions of much-loved recipes, from brownies and gingerbread people to pizzas and scones, simplified and updated to include less sugar and more delicious fresh fruit

National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge reveals the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park, the United States Capitol building's landscape, and more. Nobody could get Frederick Law Olmsted to sit still. He was filled with energy, adventure, and dreams of changing the world. As a boy, he found refuge in the peace and calm of nature, and later as an adult, he dreamed of designing and creating access to parks for a growing and changing America. When New York City held a contest for the best park design for what would become Central Park, Olmsted won and became the father of landscape architecture. He went on to design parks across America, including Yosemite National Park and even the grounds for the United States Capitol. This scenic biography is lavishly illustrated by Becca Stadtlander, and National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge brings her renowned lyricism and meticulous research to the visionary who brought parks to the people.

In The Making of Chinese-Sinophone Literatures as World Literature, Kuei-fen Chiu and Yingjin Zhang aim to bridge the distance between the scholarship of world literature and that of Chinese and Sinophone literary studies. This edited volume advances research on world literature by bringing in new developments in Chinese/Sinophone literatures and adds a much-needed new global perspective on Chinese literary studies beyond the traditional national literature paradigm and its recent critique by Sinophone studies. In addition to a critical mapping of the domains of world literature, Sinophone literature, and world literature in Chinese to delineate the nuanced differences of these three disciplines, the book addresses the issues of translation, genre, and the impact of media and technology on our understanding of “literature” and “literary prestige.” It also provides critical studies of the complicated ways in which Chinese and Sinophone literatures are translated, received, and reinveste