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A Touch of Zen is one of the first Chinese-language films to gain recognition in an international film festival (the Grand Prix at the 1975 Cannes Film Festival), creating the generic mould for the "crossover" success of Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon in 2000. The film has achieved a cult status over the years but little has been written about it. This first book-length study of the classic martial arts film therefore redresses its critical neglect, and explores its multi-leveled dimensions and mysteries. One of the central features of the film is the enigmatic knight-lady (xia nü) whose quest for revenge leads her to cross paths with a poor scholar whose interest in military strategy seals their alliance. Teo discusses the psychological manifestations and implications of this relationship and concludes that the film's continuing relevance lies in its portrait of sexuality and the feminist desires of the heroine. Teo also analyzes the film's form as an action piece and the dir

MWA Grand Master Muller delivers a relatively routine stand-alone, a murder mystery with an environmental veneer, which falls short of the quality of her acclaimed Sharon McCone series (The Dangerous Hour, etc.). When a greedy North Carolina corporation seeks to harvest water from a quiet California lumber town—the Cape Perdido of the title—Jessie Domingo, a public and community relations consultant, and Fitch Collier, an arrogant and difficult attorney who specializes in water rights, team up to help the community fight the interloper. The conflict between the townspeople and the company rapidly escalates after a sniper takes a shot at one of the huge bags to be used to transport the water. The lingering shadow from a decades-old unsolved murder connected to many of the local players in the dispute complicates Domingo's work and leads to even more violence. Less than compelling characters and a pat ending mark this as an uncharacteristic lapse for Muller, who hopefully will return to

本書由 Patrick McGuinn 撰寫，是理解美國聯邦教育角色轉變的重要研究。作者從歷史脈絡出發，追溯自《Elementary and Secondary Education Act》以來的政策發展，說明 No Child Left Behind 如何在原本高度地方分權的體制中成形。書中清楚描繪民主、共和兩黨在教育議題上的立場轉向，以及「教育」如何成為影響全國政治的重要關鍵議題。評論普遍認為，本書不僅回顧過去，更為未來教育政策辯論提供穩固基礎，是學生、研究者與政策制定者的實用讀物。以教育政策為案例理解美國政治運作分析政黨共識與衝突如何塑造改革Choice Outstanding Title，學界高度肯定Choice Outstanding TitleEducation is intimately connected to many of the most important and contentious questions confronting American society, from race to jobs to taxes, and the competitive pressures of the global economy have only enhanced its significance. Elementary and secondary schooling has long been the province of state and local governments; but when George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, it signaled an unprecedented expansion of the federal role in public education.This book provides the first balanced, in-depth analysis of how No Child Left Behind (NCLB) became law. Patrick McGuinn, a political scientist with hands-on experience in secondary

★ 解開人類DNA密碼，理解「我們是誰」的關鍵之書★ 從23對染色體出發，一場橫跨生命史的科學旅程★ 結合科學 × 歷史 × 哲學，最引人入勝的基因故事★ 百萬暢銷科普經典，帶你看見未來醫學的輪廓本書以23對染色體為主軸，透過基因故事串聯人類演化、疾病、行為與未來醫學，呈現基因科學的全貌。作者以生動敘事解釋複雜概念，同時探討基因技術帶來的倫理與哲學議題。內容兼具知識深度與可讀性，是理解基因與人類本質的重要科普經典。"Ridley leaps from chromosome to chromosome in a handy summation of our ever increasing understanding of the roles that genes play in disease, behavior, sexual differences, and even intelligence. . . . . He addresses not only the ethical quandaries faced by contemporary scientists but the reductionist danger in equating inheritability with inevitability." —The New YorkerThe genome's been mapped. But what does it mean?Matt Ridley’sGenomeis the book that explains it all: what it is, how it works, and what it portends for the futureArguably the most significant scientific discovery of the new century, the mapping of the twenty-three pairs of chromosomes that make up the human genome—our complete set of DNA—raises almost as many questions as it answers. Questions that will profoundly

一隻正在找食物的蒼蠅，遇上一個準備參加「寵物秀」的男孩。兩人（或說人與蒼蠅）間的相遇，意外開啟一段極具笑點的友情。Tedd Arnold 以誇張手法與雙關語製造幽默，插圖簡潔卻充滿動態感，營造出輕快的閱讀氛圍。""A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat. Something tasty. Something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for something to catch. Something smart. Something for The Amazing Pet Show."" The boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful friendship. Er, and so begins a very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. With an eye-catching holographic cover. This is the first in a series of four.

The bestselling success book of all time is updated and revised with contemporary ideas and examples. Think and Grow Rich has been called the "Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature." It was the first book to boldly ask, "What makes a winner?" The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world's winners himself. The most famous of all teachers of success spent "a fortune and the better part of a lifetime of effort" to produce the "Law of Success" philosophy that forms the basis of his books and that is so powerfully summarized in this one. In the original Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. In the updated version, Arthur R. Pell, Ph.D., a nationally known author, lecturer, and consultant in human resources management and an expert in applying Hill's thought, deftly interweaves anecdotes

Emboldened by the enthusiastic response to Belly Button (Round)—a song from her Grammy-nominated book/CD, Philadelphia Chickens—Sandra Boynton further contemplates this mesmerizing subject. Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who can only say “Bee Bo”—the Belly Button Book is the latest quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series. Every page captivates with Sandra Boynton’s inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text:Soon after dark, upon the beach, we sing a hippo song, and if you’re feeling in the mood, we hope you’ll sing along: “Belly Belly Button, you’re oh so fine. Ooo, Belly Button, I’m so happy you’re mine.” Shiny and sturdy, and featuring a great (navel-shaped, naturally) die-cut cover that offers a provocative glimpse of the merriment inside, the Belly Button Book provides enduring, giggly, read-aloud fun.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

《American Knees》是一部描寫當代亞裔美國人生活經驗的小說，以幽默而敏銳的筆觸，探討種族、愛情、自我認同與文化刻板印象之間的張力。故事圍繞男主角 Raymond Ding，一位自認政治正確、卻又帶著諷刺幽默感的亞裔男子，與報社攝影記者 Aurora Crane 之間時而親密、時而疏離的情感關係展開。隨著兩人的相遇與分合，小說穿插呈現多元族群社會中的日常互動、誤解與慾望，也細緻描繪亞裔男性在情感與社會期待中的矛盾處境。作者刻意顛覆「沉默、順從」的亞裔形象，塑造一群性格鮮明、充滿行動力的女性角色，使作品在輕快節奏中蘊含深刻反思。本書文字風格當代、坦率而富節奏感，既犀利又溫柔，被視為亞裔美國文學中兼具娛樂性與文化批判力的重要作品。"I cracked up reading Shawn Wong's witty, tender, wise, and sexy new novel. His lovable but ambivalent protagonist collides memorably with a cast of female characters who are a welcome change from the shrinking violets and silent martyrs we've come to expect from 'ethnic' literature. American Knees is contemporary to the bone - a highly entertaining, deftly written, provocative and moving work of fiction." -- Jessica Hagedorn, author of DogeatersShawn Wong is the author of the award-winning novel Homebase and an editor of several anthologies of Asian American literature, including Aiiieeeee! and The Big Aiiieeeee! He is the director of the University Honors Program at t

榮獲PBS「美國最愛小說Top 100」的經典之作，《夏綠蒂的網》是《小老鼠史都華》作者E.B.懷特筆下感人至深的兒童文學。故事描述小豬威爾伯渴望友情，蜘蛛夏綠蒂用網織出奇蹟般的文字拯救他。這本關於愛、友誼與生命的溫柔故事，代代相傳，深植人心。本書收錄插畫大師加斯．威廉斯的精美圖畫，是課堂與自學皆適合的經典讀物。Beloved by generations, Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little are two of the most cherished stories of all time. Now, for the first time ever, these treasured classics are available in lavish new collectors' editions. In addition to a larger trim size, the original black-and-white art by Garth Williams has been lovingly colorized by renowned illustrator Rosemary Wells, adding another dimension to these two perfect books for young and old alike.Whether you are returning once again to visit with Wilbur, Charlotte, and Stuart, or giving the gift of these treasured stories to a child, these spruced-up editions are sure to delight fans new and old. The interior design has been slightly moderated to give the books a fresh look without changing the original, familiar, and beloved format. Garth Williams's original black-and-white line drawings

卡內基以經典的智慧與真誠的洞察，教你擺脫焦慮與憂慮的束縛，重新找回平靜與力量。超過六百萬人因這本書而活得更快樂、更充實，如今，本書首度於四十年後更新，再次提醒我們：幸福其實從改變思考開始。在書中，你將學會：迅速找到可立即行動的解決方案減少對工作與金錢的擔憂睡得更好，每天都神清氣爽培養感恩與欣賞的心不再陷入他人批評的泥沼這本經久不衰的指南，能幫助你理清情緒，遠離焦慮，活出自在與豐盛的人生。With Dale Carnegie’s expert advice, you’ll learn the proven, time-tested principles to breaking free of worry and anxiety so that you can start living your best life today.Thanks to Dale Carnegie’s classic work of practical advice, more than six million people have already discovered happier, more fulfilling lives. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living has also never been more relevant—particularly since it has been updated for the first time in forty years.In this indispensable guide, you’ll discover how to:- Quickly pinpoint solutions to any problem that can be put into action right away- Worry less about business and finances- Sleep better and feel refreshed each day- Gain appreciation and gratitude- Stop getting stuck on criticismFascinating to read and easy to apply, this brilliant book cu

可搭配Amelia Bedelia I Can Read Box Set #1: Amelia Bedelia Hit the Books (Boxed Set)(5 Books)系列名：I Can Read Level 2ISBN13：9780062443564Five of the most popular Amelia Bedelia books on one compact disc!Amelia Bedelia is the world's most literal-minded housekeeper, who causes quite a ruckus whenever she's given a chance. In Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower, she arrives with a garden hose and the party is turned into an uproarious mess. In Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia, her literal-mindedness adds a new dimension to the game of baseball, and Thank You, Amelia Bedelia features Amelia Bedelia "pairing" the vegetables and separating the eggs. In Come Back, Amelia Bedelia, Amelia Bedelia tries her hand at a variety of new jobs after Mrs. Rogers fires her for her muddles.Collection includes:Amelia BedeliaAmelia Bedelia and the Surprise ShowerPlay Ball, Amelia BedeliaThank You, Amelia BedeliaCome Back, Amelia Bedelia

Emerging technologies such as the Internet and biotechnology have the potential to create new industries and transform existing ones. Incumbent firms, despite their superior resources, often lose out to smaller rivals in developing emerging technologies. Why do these incumbents have so much difficulty with disruptive technologies? How can they anticipate and overcome their handicaps? Wharton on Managing Emerging Technologies presents insights, tools, and frameworks from leading busi-ness thinkers based on the research of Wharton's Emerging Technologies Management Research Program. This pioneering industry-academic partnership, established in 1994, is one of the longest and broadest initiatives on the management of emerging technologies. For the first time, this book distills the insights from the program into a single volume for managers, covering a wide range of issues related to the successful management of emerging technologies. The editors contend that managing emerging technologie

Praise for Winning At Retail "Winning at Retail offers the most effective strategies available for retailers. At McDonald's, the 'Quick-EST' model is crucial, because being close and convenient to where our customers live, work, and shop helps us create maximum value. If you want to harness your company's strengths to become a leader in your category-and stay in tune with what your customers want-this is the book for you." -Jim Rand, Senior Vice President of Business Development, McDonald's Corporation "Winning at Retail provides a thoughtful approach to retail differentiation. Ander and Stern warn of the 'treacherous middle' into which retailers too easily drift. They inspire us to avoid this peril through case studies of retailers who have assumed leadership through courageous choice." -Robert L. Price, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Wawa "In a difficult retail environment, this book provides crucial guidance for staying on top of your competition-by taking the cu

《霍莉絲・伍茲的畫像》是一部溫馨的成長小說，講述一位名叫霍莉絲的十二歲女孩，在寄養家庭中輾轉多年，始終沒有真正的家。當她被安排到年邁藝術家喬西的家中時，兩人逐漸建立起親密的關係，但喬西的記憶開始變得混亂，社會局可能會再次將她們分開。霍莉絲不願失去這段得來不易的陪伴，決定做出改變。這本書透過簡單真摯的文字，描寫孩子對家的渴望與對過去的思念，也呈現藝術與回憶在生活中的意義，適合喜歡感人故事的讀者閱讀。This Newbery Honor book about a girl who has never known family fighting for her first true home “will leave readers . . . satisfied” (Kirkus Reviews).A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of the CenturyHollis Woodsis the place where a baby was abandonedis the baby’s nameis an artistis now a twelve-year-old girlwho’s been in so many foster homes she can hardly remember them all.When Hollis is sent to Josie, an elderly artist who is quirky and affectionate, she wants to stay. But Josie is growing more forgetful every day. If Social Services finds out, they’ll take Hollis away and move Josie into a home. Well, Hollis Woods won’t let anyone separate them. She’s escaped the system before; this time, she’s taking Josie with her. Still, even as she plans her future with Josie, Hollis dreams of

★ 17種分子，改寫整個世界的歷史軌跡★ 從香料、染料到藥物，文明其實由化學驅動★ 一顆原子的變化，可能引爆歷史巨變★ 科學 × 歷史 × 冒險，最迷人的分子故事本書透過17種關鍵分子，重新詮釋人類文明的發展歷程，展現化學如何影響探索、貿易、醫學與日常生活。作者以生動敘事說明微小的分子變化如何帶來重大歷史轉折，讓讀者從全新角度理解世界。內容結合科學與歷史，是一部兼具知識性與趣味性的科普佳作。Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts. With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.

獲《Kirkus》《School Library Journal》等專業書評推薦由 David Elliott 與插畫家 Randy Cecil 攜手完成，本書以詩歌形式，向世界上所有生物舉杯致意。從飛翔的鳥、神祕的魚，到黏人又忠心的狗，每一種生命都被描寫得誠懇而有趣。文字節奏輕快，畫面充滿細節與喜感，使閱讀成為一場聲音與圖像的遊戲。Here's to exuberant read-alouds! This picture book ode to joy invites us to celebrate the world's vast diversity - and feel pretty happy with our place in it, too.Here's to the birds!The Feather People!Birds!Here's to the birds and the bears and the bugs! Here's to the weird and wacky, the cute and creepy! From toothy fish to let-you-when-you're-sleeping cats to lick-lick-lick-lick-lick-lick dogs, every creature is unique and lovable . . . especially you! The infectious joy of David Elliott's wonderful read-aloud poem and Randy Cecil's brilliant, amusing artwork is sure to have children reciting along.

《The Briar King》是一部充滿冒險與奇幻元素的小說，故事背景設定在人類從奴役中獲得自由兩千年後。隨著傳說中的荊棘之王甦醒，王國再次陷入危機。獵人、少女、神職人員、冒險者與新任騎士等來自不同背景的人物，因各自的命運而捲入一連串動盪事件。皇室的小女兒安妮也逐漸發現，自己可能與整個世界的未來有關。本書角色鮮明、情節緊湊，是一部適合奇幻小說愛好者閱讀的作品，帶領讀者進入一段關於勇氣、選擇與命運的旅程。“A wonderful tale . . . It crackles with suspense and excitement from start to finish.”—Terry BrooksTwo thousand years ago, the Born Queen defeated the Skasloi lords, freeing humans from the bitter yoke of slavery. But now monstrous creatures roam the land—and destinies become inextricably entangled in a drama of power and seduction. The king’s woodsman, a rebellious girl, a young priest, a roguish adventurer, and a young man made suddenly into a knight—all face malevolent forces that shake the foundations of the kingdom, even as the Briar King, legendary harbinger of death, awakens from his slumber. At the heart of this many-layered tale is Anne Dare, youngest daughter of the royal family . . . upon whom the fate of her world may depend.Praise for The Briar King“Starts off with a bang

The best-selling low-budget filmmaker's bible in the UK has now, at long last, been totally revamped for the American market. The two authors have interviewed hundreds of film industry insiders, resulting in, without doubt, the most comprehensive, entertaining, information-packed book available in America on how to produce a low-budget movie. The book has 3 main sections: Anatomy of a Movie, Case Studies, and The Toolkit. Anatomy of a Movie features in-depth, candid interviews with a huge cast of people already working in the film industry - from script readers to bank managers; from casting directors to costume providers; and from sound mixers to negative cutters. Case Studies tells the stories of a selection of low-budget movies, and how they were made. These include Chris and Genevieve's own films, as well as international successes like The Blair Witch Project and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The Toolkit is an amazing resource for new filmmakers, incorporating a huge range

In this brilliant presentation of a revolutionary thinker's life, the picture book becomes an art formAs far as I can judge, I am not apt to follow blindly the lead of other men . . . Charles Darwin was, above all else, an independent thinker who continues even now to influence the way we look at the natural world. His endless curiosity and passion for detail resulted in a wealth of notebooks, diaries, correspondence, and published writings that Peter S!s transforms into a visual treasure trove. A multilayered journey through Darwin’s world, The Tree of Life begins with his childhood and traces the arc of his life through university and career, following him around the globe on the voyage of the Beagle, and home to a quiet but momentous life devoted to science and family. S!s uses his own singular vision to create a gloriously detailed panorama of a genius’s trajectory through investigating and understanding the mysteries of nature. In pictures executed in fine pen and ink and lush wat

"Read it for no other reason than to learn Bob's Seven Immutable Laws of Business. . . . This is vintage Bob-contrarian, thoughtful, and he's really fun to read."—Forbes In this edition of Bob Lutz's bestselling account of the business philosophy with which he revolutionized Chrysler and much of the automotive industry, Lutz reveals his unique brand of creative management. Readers will learn many lessons herein, including why the key to success in any business is maintaining a positive tension between the creative minds and the buttoned-up financial minds, and how to attract, motivate, and strategically deploy each type throughout an organization. This book features a new introduction and an epilogue in which Lutz introduces an eighth law that helps today's business leaders put his famed Seven Immutable Laws of Business into sharper perspective. Robert A. Lutz (Scarsdale, NY) is General Motor's Vice Chairman of Product Development and Chairman of GM North America.

Neil Gaiman’s first novel for young readers, the magical modern classic and #1 New York Times bestseller Coraline, turns ten. This anniversary edition features a new foreword by the author and a reader’s guide.“Coraline discovered the door a little while after they moved into the house....”When Coraline steps through a door into another house strangely similar to her own (only better), things seem marvelous.But there’s another mother there, and another father, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.Coraline will have to use all her wits and courage to save herself and find her way back home again.A #1 New York Times bestseller, Neil Gaiman’s Coraline introduced a generation of readers to one of the most clever, brave, and timeless heroines in children’s literature. A perennial classic filled with wonder, adventure, and magic that was the basis for the Academy Award–nominated film, Coraline continues to inspire and amaze new read

‘Shroud will not be easily surpassed for its combination of wit, moral complexity and compassion. It is hard to see what more a novel could do’ Irish TimesDark secrets and reality unravel in Shroud, the second of John Banville's three novels to feature Cass Cleave, alongside Eclipse and Ancient Light. Axel Vander, distinguished intellectual and elderly academic, is not the man he seems.When a letter arrives out of the blue, threatening to unveil his secrets – and carefully concealed identity – Vander travels to Turin to meet its author. There, muddled by age and alcohol, unable always to distinguish fact from fiction, Vander comes face to face with the woman who has the knowledge to unmask him, Cass Cleave. However, her sense of reality is as unreliable as his, and the two are quickly drawn together, their relationship dark, disturbed and doomed to disaster from its very start.

假如你的鄰居是那位孤僻又神祕的詩人──艾蜜莉・狄金生，故事會怎麼展開？住在對街的小女孩，因為母親受邀彈琴，意外走進詩人的世界。她悄悄送上一份小禮物，沒想到收到回贈的，竟是詩句與創作的勇氣。本書以細膩的文字，編織出一場安靜卻深刻的相遇。畫面出自兩屆凱迪克大獎得主芭芭拉・庫尼之手，濃郁的油畫筆觸重現十九世紀美國的時光氛圍。正如《出版人週刊》評價：「這是一本如狄金生詩歌般的靜謐寶石」，細讀之下，餘韻無窮。推薦給喜愛詩意故事與經典繪本的讀者。From Michael Bedard and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Barbara Cooney comes a story about American poet Emily Dickinson and the young girl who befriends her.What if your neighbor were the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson? And what if one day she sent a letter inviting your mother to pay her a visit? A little girl who lives across the street from the mysterious Emily gets a chance to meet the poet when her mother goes to play the piano for her. There, the girl sneaks a gift up to Emily, who listens from the landing, and in return, Emily gives the girl a precious gift of her own—the gift of poetry.“This fictionalized encounter . . . is, like a Dickinson sonnet, a quiet gem: unassuming upon first glance, it is in fact deeply lustrous, with new facets becoming ap

隨著金融市場高度電子化，交易方式與競爭邏輯快速改變。本書從全球證券與衍生性商品市場出發，系統性說明電子交易的核心模式、基礎建設與法規環境。作者以清楚的結構，帶領讀者理解專業電子交易者如何在不同平台中運作與獲利，並分析技術革新對市場效率與風險管理的影響。作為 Wiley Trading 系列之一，本書聚焦產業第一線的實際需求，適合作為專業人士的參考工具，也能協助讀者建立對電子金融市場的整體認識。This book tackles the concepts, technical architecture, recent developments, and future opportunities in the new field of "direct access" electronic markets. The author provides a comprehensive coverage of electronic market models, exchange platforms and networks, while describing ways in which professional electronic traders make money. Professional Electronic Trading is one of the few books that deals directly with the issues that industry professionals confront every day, making it an ideal reference and training tool. David James Norman (Chicago, IL) is Director of Electronic Markets Development at the Center for Law and Financial Markets at IIT. New technology and the advent of electronic trading have opened the floodgates to both foreign and domestic markets. Traders need the wisdom of

本書為口譯研究領域的重要選編，系統性彙整多篇具代表性的經典論文，其中不少文章過去已絕版，或未曾以英文出版。內容涵蓋口譯研究的發展脈絡、理論建構、研究方法與實務觀察，呈現此一學科如何逐步形成並拓展至跨語言、跨文化的研究視角。全書依主題分為七大部分，每一單元均由編者撰寫導讀，協助讀者理解各階段研究重點與學術背景。多位國際學者一致肯定本書在整理與引介口譯研究上的價值，認為其結構清楚、論述紮實，適合作為教學與研究的核心參考。對於翻譯與口譯相關科系學生、研究者，以及實務工作者而言，本書提供一套完整而可延伸的學術基礎。經典口譯研究論文一次收錄七大主題架構，脈絡清楚適合作為研究與教學參考書The Interpreting Studies Reader is the definitive guide to the growing area of interpreting studies. Spanning the multiple and diverse approaches to interpreting, it draws together the key articles in the field and puts them in their thematic and social contexts. This is a comprehensive overview of interpreting studies and the new directions the subject is taking in the twenty-first century. Features include:*an introductory essay reviewing the evolution of interpreting studies*organization into seven thematic sections, each with an editors' introduction*a comprehensive bibliography and suggestions for further reading.The Interpreting Studies Reader is an invaluable introduction and reference for stu

In the middle of a steamy Calcutta night the phone rings. An unnamed man in a city of millions answers to a voice telling him that his long-lost sister is dead. He must go to the hospital to identify the body and claim his sister's orphaned newborn daughter until she can be adopted the next day.During the long hot night, the baby sleeps on a bedspread that used to be indigo blue, but has faded to almost white. As the child lies where the man and his sister used to sleep as children, he quietly writes stories for her, telling of his own childhood full of intensity, anguish, and poetry. He doesn't know his place in the world, but with the help of these stories, the baby someday might.Raj Kamal Jha's ethereal, poetic prose echoes the loneliness of the human condition.

本書由教育科學與神經醫學專家共同設計，透過循序漸進的題型安排，帶領讀者進行一場完整的腦力鍛鍊。全書收錄 91 則腦力題目，依難度分為入門、進階與高階三個階段，從觀察力、記憶力到專注力，逐步刺激不同的認知能力。題型涵蓋視覺謎題、記憶遊戲與推理挑戰，既需要冷靜思考，也考驗耐心與專注。內容設計兼顧趣味與科學基礎，適合各年齡層讀者反覆練習，在輕鬆解題的過程中，培養穩定而持久的思考能力。You're brain is like any other muscle in your body: if you don't use it, you lose it. Since you may not have time to take a class or learn a new language to keep your mind fit and to ward off memory loss, Protein Shakes for the Brain is a quick brain boost filled with puzzles, memory games, and attention grabbers-all the ingredients you need to keep your brain young, healthy and in terrific shape! Sample Game:Take a minute to memorize the six words below without looking at the bottom half of the page. shrimp cow cupboard design elephant partNow cover up the list of words and answer the following questions:What, if any, animals are on the list? Name the abstract words on the list. Which word is the shortest on the list?

Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He buys a mysteriously damp house on the coast, far from the heady world of the theatre where he made his name, and there he swims in the sea, eats revolting meals and writes his memoirs. But then he meets his childhood sweetheart Hartley, and memories of her lovely, younger self crowd in – along with more recent lovers and friends – to disrupt his self-imposed exile.So instead of ‘learning to be good’, Charles proceeds to demonstrate how very bad he can be. ‘It isn’t all brainy fantasising in Murdochland; there’s wild swimming, appalling sandwiches, death, madness and sex’ Guardian‘Dazzlingly entertaining and inventive’ The TimesWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY DAISY JOHNSON**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE**

With Dusk (originally published in the Philippines as Po-on), F. Sionil Jose begins his five-novel Rosales Saga, which the poet and critic Ricaredo Demetillo called "the first great Filipino novels written in English." Set in the 1880s, Dusk records the exile of a tenant family from its village and the new life it attempts to make in the small town of Rosales. Here commences the epic tale of a family unwillingly thrown into the turmoil of history. But this is more than a historical novel; it is also the eternal story of man's tortured search for true faith and the larger meaning of existence. Jose has achieved a fiction of extraordinary scope and passion, a book as meaningful to Philippine literature as One Hundred Years of Solitude is to Latin American literature."The foremost Filipino novelist in English, his novels deserve a much wider readership than the Philippines can offer."--Ian Buruma, New York Review of Books"Tolstoy himself, not to mention Italo Svevo, would envy the author

Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie. If the bear cubs gather enough nuts, seeds and blueberries, Mama Bear has agreed to make her special, lip-smacking-good pie.Each time they fill their baskets, the cubs count berries, seeds and nuts by putting them in groups of tens and ones to see if they have enough for pie.Everyday activities such as sharing a meal, sorting socks and getting ready for school can be part of learning math. In the MathStart Series,? everyday life is the basis for each entertaining story. Simple math concepts are embedded in each story so that young children can intuitively understand them. Adults can use the creative suggestions for activities in the back of each book to extend learning opportunities with children.Developmentally appropriate and correlated to school grade levels and the curriculum standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, MathStart? can give children a head start!Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie is the best?but do these bear cubs have enough ingre

Schama explores the mysterious contradictions of the Dutch nation that invented itself from the ground up, attained an unprecedented level of affluence, and lived in constant dread of being corrupted by happiness. Drawing on a vast array of period documents and sumptuously reproduced art, Schama re-creates in precise detail a nation's mental state. He tells of bloody uprisings and beached whales, of the cult of hygiene and the plague of tobacco, of thrifty housewives and profligate tulip-speculators. He tells us how the Dutch celebrated themselves and how they were slandered by their enemies. "History on the grand scale...An ambitious portrait of one of the most remarkable episodes in modern history."--New York Times"Wonderfully inclusive; with wit and intense curiosity he teases out meaning from every aspect of Dutch seventeenth-century life."--Robert Hughes

本書是一部專為虎皮鸚鵡飼主撰寫的實用指南，從照顧、訓練到陪伴，完整涵蓋與寵物鳥共處的日常。作者以長年鳥類編輯與飼養經驗，帶領讀者認識虎皮鸚鵡的習性與個性，也提醒我們嘗試從牠們的視角理解世界。書中詳細說明飲食配置、清潔整理、健康觀察與緊急處理，並加入訓練與互動活動的建議，讓飼養不只是照料，更是一段關係的建立。文字清楚溫和，搭配重點提示與趣味小知識，使照顧虎皮鸚鵡成為一件安心而愉快的事。At last, a book about your pet that emphasizes total care training and companionship! You'll not only learn about the specific traits of your budgie, you'll also learn what the world's like from your budgie's points of view, how to feed and keep your bird healthy; and how to enjoy your pet through training and activities you can do together. The Budgie is written by a bird expert and includes the latest information on diet, preventive care and emergency treatment. Just as importantly, The Budgie also addresses ways to keep your budgie happy and mentally stimulated. Best of all, this book is filled with info-packed sidebars and fun facts to make caring for your pet bird easy and enjoyable.

《Your Next Fifty Years》為現代中壯年重新定義「退休」的概念。作者 Collins 與 Wall 以心理學與理財專業為基礎，主張退休不該被視為結束，而是一場「再出發」──一段重新聚焦與實踐理想的時光。本書提供具體的思考方向與工具，如假期式退休、彈性工時與階段性退休等新選項，並附有表格、檢核表與「Smart Tips」協助規劃投資、保險與遺產安排。書中也關注女性與中年族群在職場變動、伴侶離世或健康挑戰下的財務應對，兼具實用與啟發性。For millions of Americans in their thirties and forties retirement will have an entirely different meaning than it had for their parents. Most have saved a little, spent a lot, seen pensions cut and Social Security squeezed, and will live longer than any generation before. Your Next Fifty Years challenges baby boomers to develop a completely new perspective: retirement as renaissance - not the end of working life, but rather a time to renew, refocus, and recharge, based on long-range dreams and goals. Collins and Wall draw upon their unique training in psychology and financial planning to explore practical alternatives to the traditional concept of retirementalternatives such as sabbaticals, flextime, and temporary or part-time retirement. With the help of worksh

Christine Korsgaard has become one of the leading interpreters of Kant's moral philosophy. She is identified with a small group of philosophers who are intent on producing a version of Kant's moral philosophy that is at once sensitive to its historical roots while revealing its particular relevance to contemporary problems. She rejects the traditional picture of Kant's ethics as a cold vision of the moral life which emphasises duty at the expense of love and value. Rather, Kant's work is seen as providing a resource for addressing not only the metaphysics of morals, but also for tackling practical questions about personal relations, politics, and everyday human interaction. This collection contains some of the finest current work on Kant's ethics and will command the attention of all those involved in teaching and studying moral theory.

This board book combines simple counting with Carle's unusual illustrations of animals. Early learners will find the whimsical pictures appealing as they learn the beginning rudiments of numbers and counting.- Midwest Book Review來、來、來，大家一起到動物園！1隻大象，2隻獅子，3隻長頸鹿……跟著艾瑞‧卡爾的動物火車出發，數一數有多少隻動物。《1,2,3到動物園》是國際繪本大師艾瑞‧卡爾第一本自寫自畫的創作，結合孩子喜愛的動物跟火車，加上繽紛色彩，成為生動有趣的故事，讓孩子邊玩邊學數概念。故事一開始是冒著黑煙的火車，再來出現1隻大象，2隻獅子，3隻長頸鹿……猜猜看，再來還有什麼動物？找找看，牠們都到動物園了嗎？隨著故事進展，書中出現各種不同數量、表情的動物，每個畫面都充滿驚喜。爸媽可以帶著孩子說故事，跟著小老鼠跑來跑去，也可以帶著孩子指認動物的名稱、數量，透過頁面下方的小圖學習車廂前後的關係；最後火車到達動物園時，孩子一定會興高采烈地確認車廂內的動物是不是都到了，還會仔細數一數數量是否正確呢。設計背景出身的艾瑞‧卡爾擅長以線條、圖形強調視覺印象，獨特的作畫技巧也是他最大的特色。他習慣先將壓克力顏料塗刷在紙上，以蠟筆、水彩筆、海綿等點綴出紋理、花色，再把一張張手繪的色紙或剪或撕，拼貼成圖，繽紛的色彩加上動物生動俏皮的表情，搭配簡潔輕快的故事，深受大小朋友喜愛。艾瑞‧卡爾曾說：「我相信孩子天生就有創意，而且也渴望學習。」他的作品也以自由、輕鬆、有趣、生動的方式，讓孩子在閱讀中體驗圖畫書的魅力。預備好了嗎？趕快帶著孩子一起快樂玩數數吧。本書中文版《1,2,3到動物園》由上誼出版

In The Private Self, Arnold Modell contributes an interdisciplinary perspective in formulating a theory of the private self. A leading thinker in American psychoanalysis, Modell here studies selfhood by examining variations on the theme of the self in Freud and in the work of object relations theorists, self psychologists, and neuroscientists. Modell contends that the self is fundamentally paradoxical, in that it is at once dependent upon social affirmation and autonomous in generating itself from within. We create ourselves, he suggests, by selecting values that are endowed with private meanings.By thinking of the unconscious as a neurophysiological process, and the self as the subject and object of its own experience, Modell is able to explain how identity can persist in the flux of consciousness. He thus offers an exciting and original perspective for our understanding of the mind and the brain.

Shadow lives in the forest...It goes forth at nightto prowl around the fires.It even likes to minglewith the dancers...Shadow...It waves with the grasses,curls up at the foot of trees... But in the African experience Shadow is much more. The village storytellers and shamans of an Africa that is passing into memory called forth for the poet Blaise Cendrars an eerie image, shifting between the beliefs of the present and the spirits of the past. Shadow...It does not cry out,it has no voice...It can cast a spell over you...It follows man everywhere,even to war... Marcia Brown's stunning illustrations in collage, inspired by her travels in Africa, evoke the atmosphere and drama of a life now haunted, now enchanted by Shadow.

Who are the men committing the rising number of serial homicides in the U.S. -- and why do they kill? The increase in these violent crimes over the past decade has created an urgent need for more and better information about these men: their crime scene patterns, violent acts, and above all, their motivations for committing these shocking and repetitive murders.This authoritative book represents the data, findings, and implications of a long-term F.B.I.-sponsored study of serial sex killers. Specially trained F.B.I. agents examined thirty-six convicted, incarcerated sexual murderers to build a valuable new bank of information which reveals the world of the serial sexual killer in both quantitative and qualitative detail. Data was obtained from official psychiatric and criminal records, court transcripts, and prison reports, as well as from extensive interviews with the offenders themselves.Featured in this book is detailed information on the F.B.I.'s recently developed Violent Criminal

★ 凱迪克獎大師彼得・史畢爾經典之作，細節滿滿的馬戲團世界★ 從搭帳篷到空中飛人，一窺後台與舞台的驚奇祕密★ 無字也能讀的圖像盛宴，培養觀察力與想像力本書由凱迪克獎得主彼得・史畢爾打造，以細膩插畫呈現馬戲團從準備到演出的完整過程。無字設計讓讀者自由探索畫面中的故事細節，培養觀察力與想像力。從空中飛人到熱鬧舞台，每一頁都充滿動感與驚喜，是一本兼具藝術性與娛樂性的經典繪本，適合親子共讀與反覆品味。Come join the circus as Caldecott Medal-winner Peter Spier takes you for a look under the big top!The circus is coming to town! Take your front row seat to see how a circus runs—from setting up the tent to performing center ring. Go soaring through the air on the flying trapeze and see how performers from all over the world come together to put on a show. With showbiz excitement that only the circus can create—and Peter Spier's signature humorous details waiting to be discovered on every page—this book is a guaranteed ticket to fun and adventure.

這本小巧精緻的《Sun-dried Tomatoes》介紹了番茄乾的製作方法與三十道創意料理，從湯品、沙拉到主菜與醬料，皆能展現其濃郁風味與料理彈性。書中圖文並茂，說明清楚，讓烹飪新手也能輕鬆上手。無論想做經典義式料理或嘗試新口味，皆能在書中找到靈感。這本書延續 Artful Kitchen 系列的風格，以藝術感呈現生活廚房的愉悅氣息。Wonderfully informative and charmingly illustrated, Sun-dried Thmatoes includes 30 easy-to-follow recipes highlighting this delicious and versatile ingredient in everything from soups, salads, and entrees to sauces, spreads, and marinades. Complete with simple instructions on how to make your own dried tomatoes, this delightful collection of dishes both traditional and contemporary will please every palate.Other titles in the Artful Kitchen series include Basil, Biscotti, Cheesecake, The Chocolate Book, Cinnamon, The Delectable Apple, Garlic, Holiday Feasts, Mustard, The Pasta Book, Pesto, Strawberries, and Vanilla.