Realizing Autonomy

A reassuring and hilarious look at a child’s trepidation about meeting his first babysitter then realizing he adores her! When Ollie’s parents hire a babysitter, Ollie’s cuddle buddy Stubbs imagines t

This thesis consists of five chapters.Chapter1 is the introductory chapter where the issues studies in this thesis, namely, that of recovering the zero anaphoric subjects and realizing or translating

In this allegory, the author's reaction to the Holocaust, the animals of the forest are carried away, one type after another, by the Terrible Things, not realizing that if perhaps they would all stick

A young meerkat travels the world looking for Christmas in this witty and festive picture book full of cards that readers can flip open to read!Sunny Meerkat isn't quite sure if Christmas in the Kalahari Desert with his meerkat family is the right sort of Christmas. After all, there's no snow, no Christmas trees, and certainly no holiday treats! Sunny sets off on a journey around the world visiting robins, penguins, and reindeer in search of the picture-perfect Christmas...before realizing he might have left it at home after all.

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

From the author of The Revenge Game comes a twisty YA thriller about the underbelly of Manhattan's high society, where nothing is off-limits—not even murder.Aspiring journalist Noa has a secret she's been keeping. Ever since her sister's tragic death, she's felt almost...relieved. Noa and Leah had been locked in competition with one another since childhood, and things came to a head when her sister scored a glitzy internship at a New York society newspaper. Noa can't help but revel in her new found autonomy. But when she gets a lead about the sketchy circumstances surrounding her sister’s untimely death, she knows she needs to investigate−she owes it to Leah.Noa sets out to infiltrate the seedy underbelly of Manhattan high society to investigate her sister’s final days. Along the way she finds herself entangled with the glamorous Avalons' and their close-knit circle of friends and frienemies. But will Noa be able to resist the allure of the Avalons' world and uncover a shocking scandal

Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

繼《Lion Needs a Haircut》知名童書作家Hyewon Yum再次帶來溫馨的兒童生活教養繪本。看醫生一點都不可怕，讓勇敢的獅子哥哥為第一次看診的妹妹當個好模範吧！A lion family navigates their fears of going to the doctor in this adorable, hilariously relatable companion to Lion Needs a HaircutLittle lion Luka is NOT worried about a visit to the doctor. He’s NOT scared of getting a shot. And he’s definitely NOT a little lion anymore. R-O-A-R!His younger sister, Lulu, might be nervous for her first checkup―but no need to worry, big brother is here to set a brave example. Step by step, he walks her through what will happen, offering encouragement and holding her hand. But when it’s his turn, on second thought, maybe he doesn’t need to see Dr. Brown today; he’s feeling perfectly fine, after all.This witty, tender story follows two siblings sharing a universal experience together, giving each other courage and realizing that a trip to the doctor’s office isn’t so bad.

This book carries decades of academic observations and the author’s personal political experience. It reviews and refects on the past trajectory of governance and administration, identifying strengths and capabilities as well as constraints and vulnerabilities of Hong Kong as a polity and society, while charting its course of ‘exceptionalism’ within a new context and under changing conditions.Hong Kong under British rule was a prime example of exceptionalism in many aspects —economic, political, and even social. It was governed under a colonial structure and yet had enjoyed a large degree of social and economic freedom, as well as fiscal self-sufficiency and autonomy from London. After returning to Chinese rule in 1997, Hong Kong has continued to thrive as a relatively resilient city-state still known for efficiency andeffectiveness despite tensions and scepticism about its political future.This book carries decades of academic observations and the author's personal political experienc

認知症者具有人性尊嚴，是權利主體，享有權利及得以行使權利，此權利包括但不限於自主權（right to autonomy）、平等權及不受歧視權（right to equality and non-discrimination）、不受虐待權（right to no abuse）及近用司法權（right to access to justice）等。認知症者之權利主體性應受尊重，其權利享有及權利行使應受保障與支援，推動認知症者之人生（life）、醫療照護（healthcare）及財務（finances）等面向（domain）的全面預為準備、超前部署（advance planning, planning ahead），實踐全面超前部署計畫（advance total planning, ATP），就認知症者而言，更是必要且重要。持續推動構建認知症友善社區（dementia friendly communities, DFCs）、深化共生社會（inclusive society），是尊重認知症者之權利主體性及保障與支援其權利享有及權利行使，所不可或缺。

《魔女宅急便》——宮﨑駿動畫靈感來源的原著小說，全新英譯版再現溫暖魔法。十三歲的半吊子小魔女琪琪，帶著愛吐槽的黑貓吉吉，飛往陌生海港小鎮展開一年修行。原以為能輕鬆帶來幸福，卻發現真正的魔法，藏在每日的努力與真心中。結合幻想與生活氣息，這是一段屬於成長、勇氣與友情的美好旅程。Soar into the modern classic about a young witch and her clever cat―the inspiration for the Hiyao Miyazaki film that became a phenomenom!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.“A gentle

本書是繪本大師 Jan Brett 最廣為人知的經典作品之一，改寫自烏克蘭民間故事。一隻在雪地裡遺失的白色手套，悄悄展開一場溫柔又滑稽的冒險。男孩尼基毫無察覺地往前走，而森林裡的動物卻一個接一個鑽進手套裡，從鼴鼠、兔子到熊，每一次「再擠一點點」都讓畫面更熱鬧。書頁邊框同時描繪尼基在林間行走的身影，讓讀者一邊閱讀，一邊發現兩條故事線的巧妙交錯。細膩而充滿民族風格的插畫，讓冬日雪景既安靜又生動，使本書成為適合反覆共讀的冬季經典，也入選《The Atlantic》必讀童書書單。In this bestselling modern classic, a young boy’s lost mitten leads to a charming snowy adventure. Jan Brett’s beautiful retelling makes a perfect holiday gift.One of The Atlantic’s 65 Essential Children’s BooksWhen Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow, he goes on without realizing that it is missing.One by one, woodland animals find it and crawl in; first, a curious mole, then a rabbit, a badger and others, each one larger than the last. Finally, a big brown bear is followed in by a tiny brown mouse and what happens next makes for a wonderfully funny climax.As the story of the animals in the mitten unfolds, the reader can see Nicki in the borders of each page, walking through the woods unaware of what is going on.In her distinctive style, Jan Bret

內容簡介★全球熱銷超過1,000萬冊的管理經典★★華倫．巴菲特、查爾斯．韓第、華倫．班尼斯推薦必讀★★媒體讚譽「有史以來最棒的商業書籍！」「20世紀頂尖的三大商業書籍之一！」★「這是一本具有里程碑意義的作品。無疑是有史以來關於如何建構高效組織方面，最重要和最有用的書。」──華倫．巴菲特，波克夏．海瑟威公司董事長暨執行長1982年，管理大師湯姆．畢德士和企管顧問羅勃．華特曼出版這本經典鉅作，此書榮登《紐約時報》非文學類排行榜長達兩年半，全美銷售超過450萬冊，全球熱銷超過1,000萬冊，全美公共廣播電台（National Public Radio）稱之為「20世紀頂尖的三大商業書籍之一」，2000年英國的Bloomsbury出版社調查顯示，本書是「有史以來最棒的商業書籍」。本書是基於針對消費性商品、科技、服務等不同領域的43家全美經營得最成功的企業進行研究，從中萃取出八大造就這些公司邁向卓越不凡道路的管理特質：1. 先做再說（A bias for action）：不經歷嘗試、失敗、再嘗試，是學不到東西的。卓越企業偏好起而行，而不是透過一再分析、 提問題和撰寫報告。2. 貼近顧客（Close to the customer）：貼近顧客很難。企業內部有太多事情需要關注，實在沒有時間關心顧客。但寶鹼公司卻讓公司裡的每個人都和顧客保持密切聯繫，成為卓越企業。3. 自主性和企業家精神（Autonomy and entrepreneurship）：把集團分割為小型的公司，並且鼓勵這些公司獨力思考、彼此競爭。即使規模龐大，也要表現得如同小型企業。4. 以人為本的生產力（Productivity through people）：讓全體員工了解到，他們對工作全力以赴是非常重要的，而且他們也能分享公司成功的果實。在組織中，還有什麼比員工更重要的呢？5. 躬親管理、價值導向（Hands-on, value-driven）：找出什麼事會讓員工最引以為傲。然後積極地朝著那個價值體系發展。但要記住，獲利對企業的重要性，猶如呼吸之於生命。卓越企業不光會賺錢，還會創造意義。6. 專注於本業（Stick to the knitting）：堅守公司最熟悉的業務。誰不想一加一等於三呢？可是大型併購案很少成功。而且，最容易毀掉成功企業的，就是過度快速擴張。7. 結構簡化，人事精簡（Simple form,

The Chinese overseas now number 25 to 30 million, yet the 2,000-year history of Chinese attempts to venture abroad and the underlying values affecting that migration have never before been presented i