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“Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells ourselves—that the pleasures of learning are reserved for the young.” —Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers“Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells ourselves—that the pleasures of learning are reserved for the young.” —Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of OutliersWhy do so many of us stop learning new skills as adults? Are we afraid to be bad at something? Have we forgotten the sheer pleasure of beginning from the ground up? Inspired by his young daughter’s insatiable curiosity, Tom Vanderbilt embarks on a yearlong quest of learning—purely for the sake of learning. Rapturously singing Spice Girls songs in an amateur choir, losing games of chess to eight-year-olds, and dodging scorpions at a surf camp in Costa Rica, Vanderbilt tackles five main skills but learns so much more. Along the way, he interviews dozens of experts abo

Can you keep up with the Fastest Man Alive?Barry Allen might just look like a scientist, but he’s really The Flash™! Discover how he uses his superhuman speed to save Central City from Super-Villains,

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t

班夫山岳展得獎作品（Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel）我和派特交往後的第一個夏天，就跑到北極圈的某條偏遠河流露營兩個月，從此心心念念想要再來一次壯闊的冒險。但之後我投身學術研究，派特則開了一間建築公司，彼此的行事曆上再也看不見潮汐和季節，只剩下截稿期限和施工進度表。我的研究主題是阿拉斯加鳥類的畸形鳥喙，完成博士論文答辯後，指導教授提議慶祝，但我只覺得難堪。對原野的愛促使我投身學術，花費數千個小時盯著顯微鏡，觀察飼養的山雀，卻也讓我遠離自然，忘了最初為什麼想成為生物學家。即將展開的學術生涯愈來愈像刑期，而不是大好機會。我的世界出現兩個版本：原野，還是家庭？大自然，還是科學研究？我把自己困在難以化解的分歧裡。我堅信在地圖上的兩點間可以找到答案，一端是遇見派特的太平洋西北沿海小鎮，一端是從未見過的北極冰封大地。我們決心以划船、步行和滑雪，完成這趟超過六千公里的旅程。沿途聆聽候鳥鳴唱和踩上地衣的聲響，嗅聞暴雨過後凍土的氣味，追蹤美洲馴鹿的足跡，或是與白鯨同游。出發前，有人問我們為何踏上這趟旅程，是什麼事情促使我們想「人間蒸發」片刻。我試著解釋我們並不是想逃避現實，不是想逃離破碎的婚姻、藥物成癮或學術上的挫敗。我們無意破紀錄或締造第一。我們只是想要找到回家的路。「想像有人在原野中跋涉了比雪兒．史翠德（Cheryl Strayed）還長四倍的距離，沒有指南，且得穿越足以吸乾馴鹿的蚊蟲大軍。在這本充滿勇氣的優雅作品中，鳥類學家卡洛琳．范．希莫特拋下困在實驗室籠中的山雀，踏上壯闊的北極遷徙之旅，再次親炙當初促使她投身科學的大自然。對我們這些較不擅長製作划槳船、避開雪崩、擊退飢餓熊隻的人來說，這本深入且親密的著作提供了一窺壯美原野的大好機會。」－－艾蜜莉．埃米莉（Emily Voigt），著有The Dragon Behind the Glass「鳥類學家兼博物學家卡洛琳．范．希莫特撰寫了一本從太平洋沿岸到北極海的旅遊紀事，這是一場成功的原野旅行，充滿對科學的好奇。在優美的寫作中揭示崇高的熱情，以及人類與大自然間的溫柔觸碰。」－－約翰．馬茲羅夫（John Marzluff），野生動物學教授，著有Welcome to Subirdia「大多數冒險是從地圖開始，循著一條看似可行的路線前進，最後可能發現實際路況比想像中困難許

本書特色Analyzing authors by analyzing the words they use;Revealing the person behind the pages by revealing the condition of language.序【Acknowledgements】 I want to thank Mr. Michael Song, the President of Showwe Publisher (Taipei, Taiwan), for his encouragement and his thoughtfulness. My thanks also go to Irene Cheng and Lestat Yin for making this book possible.【Preface】 The initial idea of writing such a book on the condition of language comes from a question, which was asked by Jean-Paul Sartre in his book, What is Literature? In fact, Sartre truly wanted to ask himself and the readers, this essential question - 'What is Writing'? In Sartre's Words, again, he mentioned the way in which Charles Schweitzer was 'amazed' (Sartre 89) by the French language. In some ways, Schweitzer did not consider himself 'as a writer' - he 'played' with the language, and yet, 'had not quite made it his own' (Sartre 89). Sartre's words indicate that to write in a specific language - as a writer - firstl

《星光兄弟會 -歐洲冒險之旅》(原文：Brother of the Third Degree)是一本出版於1894年，主角們追尋永恆貞潔之愛的玄幻冒險小說。它的時代設定在20世紀初期。本書男主角-阿方索•柯羅諾是位墨西哥人。他的父母是白色兄弟會的成員。他後來搬到巴黎並且透過儀式加入這個神秘社團。 他在這個團體裡面遇見自己的靈魂伴侶-艾歐麗。他們遇見了聖哲曼和其他的大師， 在幕後幫助20世紀的歐洲解決紛亂危機 ，最終脫胎換骨，超凡入聖。讀者們可以從書中發現現代人對於白色兄弟會的各種看法早在1890年代就已經成形-四處漂泊而且長生不老的大師、角色們利用神秘力量推動政治變革以及擁有各種奇特力量的神通人士。這些概念後來變成了"我是"運動以及其他新時代團體的信條。嘉佛精準預測20世紀的歐洲會在經歷過一段戰亂之後和平統一。儘管書中有些誇張的情節，它依舊是一本容易閱讀的好書。許多19世紀出版的玄幻小說在可讀性方面都不及本書的一半。本書的流暢劇情和令人印象深刻的角色，堪稱是《達文西密碼》的古老前輩。

Grab friends, family, or dive in solo—LEGO® puzzles are a whole new way to play with LEGO bricks! Get ready LEGO® Space fans, your next jigsaw puzzle challenge is here! These 1,000 colorful pieces come together to reveal the ultimate interstellar exploration squad. Perfect for the whole family, but just as fun to take on solo, this puzzle features a team of iconic spacemen as well as vintage spaceship sets from the LEGO archives.BROAD APPEAL: This jigsaw puzzle is perfect for all types of LEGO fans—from longtime LEGO builders to casual fans to parents sharing their love of the brand with their children.CREATIVE AND CHALLENGING: This puzzle will test your skills as it showcases the creative spirit integral to the LEGO brand.LEGO SPACE THEME: This puzzle image features a colorful array of classic LEGO spacemen—some of the most beloved minifigures in history.AT-HOME ACTIVITY FOR GET-TOGETHERS: Family, friends, and LEGO fans 9 years and older will love putting this puzzle together during h

爺爺的記憶衰退，逐漸忘掉一個個單字，Stump努力為他拾起忘記的單詞，悉心收藏一起度過的歡樂時光。隨著癡呆日漸嚴重，爺爺甚至在大雪之中迷失方向，Stump與奶奶才終於意識到需要找出陪伴爺爺新方式。A beautiful, candid picture book for children to understand what happens when a loved one begins suffering from dementia, and how best to care for them.Stump always has a fantastic time with his grandparents, filled with flowers, puzzles, crosswords, and endless love. But one day, Stump's grandfather starts to lose his memory—and his words, which literally fall from him. Stump tries his best to keep the lost words safe, collecting them in a special box. But Grandpa seems to forget more and more everyday, and the situation comes to a head one snowy night when Stump wakes up to find Grandpa missing. Together, Stump and Grandma must find new ways to connect with Grandpa, and show him that he's not alone. This poignant, tender picture book depicts the struggle of coping with a loved one's dementia with honesty and sensitivity, with a message of hope that affirms the deep bonds of love between

Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this "wickedly funny" (James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author), deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated tale of a hungry beast, a vain immortal man, and a not-so-charming little girl who doesn't know she's about to be eaten. Beauty comes at a price. And no one knows that better than Ebenezer Tweezer, who has stayed beautiful for 511 years. How, you may wonder? Ebenezer simply has to feed the beast in the attic of his mansion. In return for meals of performing monkeys, statues of Winston Churchill, and the occasional cactus, Ebenezer gets potions that keep him young and beautiful, as well as other presents. But the beast grows ever greedier with each meal, and one day he announces that he'd like to eat a nice, juicy child next. Ebenezer has never done anything quite this terrible to hold onto his wonderful life. Still, he finds the absolutely snottiest, naughtiest, and most frankly unpleasant child he can and prepares to feed her to the bea

Prince Lucas and Clara meet a mysterious young goblin in this seventeenth magical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series! Goblins are among the most mysterious creatures in the Kingdom of Wrenly. Known to be extremely dangerous and shrewd, goblins were stripped of their magical powers after being defeated by the wizards in the Goblin Battles. So when Prince Lucas and Lady Clara come face-to-face with a young goblin on a mission to save the wizards of Hobsgrove, they must decide who to trust before history repeats itself.

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Take a look at the wonders of Iceland, and learn fascinating facts about this snowy island country.Find out all about Iceland with this nonfiction reading book for children. Packed with facts, Welcome

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Henry, Casey and their friends arrive at Motostoke to participate in the Gym Challenge. They’ve missed the opening ceremonies, but they’re still able to join in the challenges! Henry’s first official battle pits him against Gym Leader Milo.Will Henry’s first Dynamax battle also be his last?!

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

★ 榮獲紐約時報暢銷榜冠軍！（#1 New York Times Best Seller）★ 《紐約時報》、《洛杉磯時報》、《華盛頓郵報》好評推薦！★ 《芝加哥論壇報》、《底特律新聞報》、《書單雜誌》好評推薦！★ 《華爾街日報》、《聖地牙哥聯合論壇報》、《圖書館雜誌》好評推薦！★ 美國亞馬遜５顆星好評推薦！★ 鮑威爾將軍名言：「台灣不是問題，而是一則成功的故事！」美國歷史上首位任職美國國務卿的非裔美國人柯林．鮑威爾（Colin Powell），因感染新冠病毒引發併發症於2021年10月病逝，享年84歲。鮑威爾將軍在素有罪惡淵藪之稱的紐約哈林區長大，父母是低收入的牙買加移民，求學生涯成績平凡的簡直不像個一代名將，勉強進入大學之後，加入預備軍官班；而當上軍官以後的第一次大任務，居然還把槍搞丟了。鮑威爾將軍口中的自己，沒有偉人的光環，卻能讓讀者體會到平凡人奮鬥成為不朽人物的傳奇。除了妙趣橫生的年少時光，鮑威爾還揭露了許多珍貴經歷：年輕時在越南叢林巡弋，在南韓目睹美軍軍紀敗壞；成為五角大廈幕僚之後，又面對錯綜複雜的政治權謀運作。這些際遇，使他從一介武夫蛻變成歷任三任不同黨派總統的成熟政治家，雷根政府需要他來處理伊朗軍售的爛攤子，執政後期任命他任職成為美國首位非裔國家安全顧問；布希總統主政時期徵召他策動「沙漠風暴」，成為美國史上最年輕及首位非裔美軍參謀首長聯席會議主席；柯林頓總統則請他重出江湖處理海地亂局……。鮑威爾將軍可說是美國夢的化身。在美國人對他們的領導人不再抱有幻想的時候，鮑威爾將軍對家庭、個人責任以及套用他自己的話說──美國的偉大及其所提供的機會、熱情觀點可以讓人激發希望，並為未來描繪了藍圖。本書是他多采多姿一生的記錄，是果決、忠實和成就的精采描繪；對國家和家庭的衷心熱愛、溫暖的幽默和軍人的直率為特色的回憶錄；是一個領袖在時代的挑戰中崛起的傳奇；更是一個完全引人入勝的敘述及有遠見的歷史。好評推薦：「好一個偉大的成功故事！」──紐約時報（The New York Times）「動人！」──洛杉磯時報（Los Angeles Times）「激勵人心，獨一無二的故事。鮑威爾憑著堅定的心，一路從紐約貧民區到統帥全世界最強大軍隊的旅程。」──華盛頓郵報（The Washington Post）「感人至深！任何對美國有情感的人都應該一讀。」──華爾街日報（The Wall St

This book has been specially planned to both commemorate and celebrate this milestone, and we have invited University of California, Irvine, professor Bert Scruggs to serve as guest editor to assist with its preparation and realization. The issue is divided into two parts: the first part is dedicated to a review of the publication history of the journal, its manner of selecting works to publish, as well as its contributions to the scholarly field. There are also research essays that consider the works chosen for translation themselves. The second part of the issue commemorates my retirement after more than forty years of teaching at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The main objectives of my work have been the English translation and introduction of Taiwan Literature. We have, therefore, included articles that consider my poetry, English translation, and scholarly research.創刊於1996年的《台灣文學英譯叢刊》持續了二十五年，共出版48集。我們特地策劃這一紀念專輯，以示慶祝。我們特地邀請爾灣加州大學台灣文學教授古芃擔任策劃和執行的客座編輯。這一專輯包括兩個部分：第一部分是關於

Hilarious, poignant, utterly relatable - Confessions of a Forty-Something F*** Up is a must-read for anyone whose life isn't working out quite how they'd planned.The funniest WTF AM I DOING?! novel of the year. 'The new Bridget Jones' - Celia Walden, Telegraph'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' - HeatA novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies.Meet Nell. Her life is a mess. In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a f**k up.But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different.But first, she has a confession . . .Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter wi

Return to the world of the Invisible Library for Irene's most perilous mission yet . . .Librarian Spy Irene is heading into danger. Not for the first time, but could this be her last? She's tasked with a terrifyingly dangerous solo mission to eliminate an old enemy, which must be kept secret at all costs. But even more troubling news emerges.Multiple worlds are disappearing - and the Library may have something to do with it. Determined to uncover the truth behind the vanished worlds, Irene and her friends must descend into the unplumbed depths of the Library. And what they find will change everything they know.This may be Irene's most dangerous assignment of her hazardous career. The Untold Story is the unputdownable eighth book in the Invisible Library fantasy series by Genevieve Cogman. Praise for the series: 'I absolutely loved this' - N.K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season 'Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one's fool' - Guardian 'Brilliant and so much fun. Skul

《English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary》專為6至9歲設計，收錄1,000個基礎詞彙，並以A-Z排列，搭配全頁插圖，讓孩子同時熟悉字母與單字。每個詞都置於情境插圖與對話中，幫助理解並強化記憶。隨書附有免費音檔與App，涵蓋單字、片語與歌曲，方便孩子練習正確發音。每個字母單元皆呈現大小寫，強化字母辨識；書中還設有有趣小知識與補充短語，增加學習趣味。書末另含數字、時間與形狀等主題，功能完整，是孩子英語啟蒙的理想工具書。亮點：收錄1,000個必備詞彙插圖與情境設計，學習更直觀免費音檔與App，發音練習便利額外主題補充，延伸實用性Learning new vocabulary is as easy as ABC with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for children aged 6-9. Featuring 1,000 essential first words and a free audio app, this book is perfect for children who are starting to read and speak English as a second language. Every word in English for Everyone Junior: English Dictionary is illustrated and arranged A-Z to help your child build their vocabulary and learn the English alphabet.Audio for all the words, phrases, and songs featured in the book is available online and via the accompanying app, so children can listen and perfect their pronunciation. At the start of each section, the upper-case and lower-case version of each letter is presented to he

Arsene Lupin, the man of a thousand disguises ... Whether it's being a chauffeur, detective, bookmaker or Russian physician, there is no limit to what the master thief Arsene Lupin will do to get his way. A friend to the poor and an enemy to the powerful, being arrested means nothing to the master of disguises.Arsene Lupin follows the escapades of the beloved gentleman-thief as he confounds and outsmarts those who try to keep him behind bars.

"Sholmes? Oh! I confess he is a worthy foe."When a writing desk containing a winning lottery ticket goes missing, fingers soon point to gentleman-thief Arsene Lupin. Lupin leaves the French police stumped, so famous English detective Herlock Sholmes and his friend Wilson are called upon to bring Lupin down. Will Sholmes' wits stand up against the master of disguises?Maurice Leblanc's beloved Lupin goes head-to-head in a battle of wits against his rival Sholmes in this collection of short stories.

She's after the crystal stopper too!"When Arsene Lupin's attempt to rob Deputy Daubrecq goes horribly wrong, his two associates are arrested and sentenced to the guillotine. While attempting to free his friends, Lupin must also dodge a mysterious blackmailer, who has an incriminating document rolled up inside a little crystal stopper. Going up against the ruthless detective Daubrecq and a mysterious blackmailer, master thief Lupin faces his toughest opponents yet.

Lupin," I said, "tell me something about yourself."Gentleman-thief Arsene Lupin is known as a friend to the poor and enemy of the rich. But how did he gain his formidable reputation?This collection of short stories has Arsene Lupin looking back at some of his most daring exploits in his career as a gentleman-thief. Tales of stolen wedding rings, murder weapon scarves and Lupin's own marriage give an insight into the mind of the master of disguises.

"Little Mother Coralie is threatened with a fresh danger..."When Captain Belval rescues his nurse Coralie from tragedy, they are thrown into a conspiracy involving murder, money and bags of gold. Arsene Lupin, disguised as Don Luis Perenna, returns to get to the bottom of all their secrets and more importantly, get his hands on some of the gold. With danger lurking at every turn, Maurice Leblanc puts his master thief up against some of the most dangerous secrets yet.

The Big Red Dog is hitting the big screen! It's a race through NYC in this graphic novel based on the new live-action Clifford movie.Emily Elizabeth is struggling to fit in at home and in school when

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Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure to find the seven secret treasures The search for the seven secret treasures continues. In this incredible adventure the Thea Sisters come across the legendary Jewel of the Queen. They cross rivers of ice, deserts of fire, and other fascinating places on their journey to find it.

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BOOK ONE IN THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING SERIES • One ofTime Magazine’s 100 Best Fantasy and 100 Best YA Books of All Time • People's Choice Award winner • Bustle's Best Young Adult Book“This novel is a harrowing, haunting reminder of what it means to be human—and how hope might be kindled in the midst of oppression and fear.” —The Washington PostThe beloved and bestselling fantasy series that “glows, burns, and smolders.” (Huffington Post).Laia is a slave.Elias is a soldier.Neither is free.Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason,

Count out twelve ways to celebrate Lunar New Year! This fun-filled picture book inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas” is perfect for fans of Natasha Wing’s The Night Before series. Includes stickers!

What if your best friend was a unicorn? Chapter book readers are flocking to this magical series, where everyone is paired with their very own unicorn!Graduation from Unicorn Academy is a magical celebration. Isla and her unicorn, Buttercup, haven’t bonded as best friends, which means they can’t graduate yet. But then Isla learns that someone is trying to steal everyone’s magic and take over Unicorn Island. Can she and Buttercup save the island, and graduate on time?Be sure to read all the books in this magical series!Don’t miss any books in the magical new spin-off series, Unicorn Academy Nature Magic!

故事設定在韓國獨立戰爭時期，一名被迫成為交際花的女子與在首爾街頭挨凍受餓的年經男子相遇，兩人互相扶持在困境中力爭上游。當革命的烽火不斷延燒，他們願意為了拯救彼此付出多少代價？An epic story of love, war, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement, following the intertwined fates of a young girl sold to a courtesan school and the penniless son of a hunterIn 1917, deep in the snowy mountains of occupied Korea, an impoverished local hunter on the brink of starvation saves a young Japanese officer from an attacking tiger. In an instant, their fates are connected--and from this encounter unfolds a saga that spans half a century.In the aftermath, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver's courtesan school, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social status. When she befriends an orphan boy named JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets of Seoul, they form a deep friendship. As they come of age, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence, and Jade becomes a sough

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