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「媒體識讀」是現代人的重要課程。Joyce Grant身為記者，不以說教方式，而是嚴謹但輕鬆口吻帶領孩子認識新聞價值，對網路資訊保持懷疑態度。更附上文章，一步步解構假新聞，學習批判性思考。For today's tech-savvy kids, here's the go-to resource for navigating what they read on the internet.Should we believe everything we read online? Definitely not! And this book will tell you why. This fascinating book explores in depth how real journalism is made, what "fake news" is and, most importantly, how to spot the difference. It's chock-full of practical advice, thought-provoking examples and tons of relevant information on subjects that range from bylines and credible sources to influencers and clickbait. It gives readers context they can use, such as how bias can creep into news reporting, why celebrity posts may not be truthful and why they should be suspicious of anything that makes them feel supersmart.Young people get most of their information online. This must-read guide helps them decide which information they can trust --- and which they can't.Author and journalist Joyce Grant

到底《心經》跟我們的生命和生活有什麼關係？《心經》是一張描繪我們自性的圖，是我們的究竟實相。帶領我們回到真實的家，走向那個名為「佛性」的寶藏……在我們的生命裡，有很多迫切的待辦事項：‧工作‧學業‧婚姻‧社交‧其他：自己人類不管是身體還是思緒，總是不停移動，我們去上學、上班、去超市……即便是禪坐時，心還是往四面八方地去，如此一來，更產生了許多煩惱及痛苦。等到我們終於打算好好解決生命中的問題時，我們已經垂垂老矣，行將就木了。作者循著龍樹菩薩詮釋空性的脈絡，輔以禪宗公案、現代量子物理學，還有啟迪人心的故事，徹底解構人們對於實體物質及現象的執著，破解「色不異空」、又為何「空不異色」的謎團。到頭來，哪裡有彼岸？什麼又是痛苦呢？

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★　心理創傷治療大師彼得．列文，深入剖析創傷與記憶之作★　《心靈的傷，身體會記住》貝塞爾‧范德寇醫師專文推薦 聽到小孩哭就大發雷霆、看到水杯掉落就驚慌失措地躲到桌子下，也許你會記得那是小時候的某個事件，導致你現在的激烈反應，也許你根本不知道自己為何會如此。 一般的記憶會隨著時間過去而消褪，但創傷記憶卻是會伴隨恐懼、憤怒、崩潰等強烈負面情緒，成為創傷印記，如影隨形…… ▍解構創傷與記憶，走出記憶裡的傷彼得．列文博士在本書中，將完整分析過往記憶造成的創傷，以及那些扭曲、不存在的記憶，為何會變成創傷。解構、梳理、覺察創傷記憶，才能拋開創傷的束縛。 >>讓人重蹈覆轍、深陷危險的創傷記憶兒時受到騷擾，成人後會故意與暴力男發生關係；戰場老鳥對危險事物「上癮」，退伍之後加入霹靂特警隊。這樣的創傷記憶無意中讓自己暴露在危險情境中，讓歷史不斷重演。 >>高壓與危險，產生記憶扭曲與錯置美國知名主播布萊恩‧威廉斯，曾說自己在伊拉克戰場採訪時，乘坐的直升機被砲火擊中，後來被踢爆為造假，被擊中的是在他前面的直升機。前美國第一夫人希拉蕊，曾宣稱自己在波士尼亞受到狙擊，後來調查發現她並未受到直接狙擊。這些名人是為了自身利益說謊的騙子，還是有別的原因？其實在高壓與危險的情況下，每個人都有可能產生記憶扭曲。 不管是真實記憶或是虛假記憶，背後隱藏的是盤根錯節的創傷，這些創傷會震懾大腦、麻痺心智、凍結身體，成為痛苦的來源。 彼得博士認為解決創傷，必須處理身體上的癱瘓、煩躁與無助，並採取一些身體行動，來重新掌控自己的生活。

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Connecting theory with real-life applications, this is the first ever textbook to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of all the key concepts in bionanotechnology. By bridging the interdisciplinary gap from which bionanotechnology emerged, it provides a systematic introduction to the subject, accessible to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Topics range from nanomaterial preparation, properties and biofunctionalisation, and analytical methods used in bionanotechnology, to bioinspired and DNA nanotechnology, and applications in biosensing, medicine and tissue engineering. Throughout the book, features such as 'Back to basics' and 'Research report' boxes enable students to build a strong theoretical knowledge and to link this to practical applications and up-to-date research. With over 200 detailed, full-colour illustrations and more than 100 end-of-chapter problems, this is an essential guide to bionanotechnology for any student studying this exciting, fast-developin

The COVID-19 pandemic was a global crisis that affected millions of lives and brought mental health challenges to the forefront. In Hong Kong, the situation was worsened by uniquely strict COVID-19 regulations, quarantine measures, and travel restrictions. The mental health issues associated with the pandemic did not end with the lifting of the mask mandate. On the contrary, the repercussions are only just beginning to surface and their impact will be felt for years to come.This eye-opening book tells the stories of ordinary Hongkongers who faced extraordinary challenges during the pandemic. Through a blend of first-person accounts, psychological insights, and hard data, it offers a compelling and accessible exploration of the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on mental health in Hong Kong.However, this book is not only a chronicle of suffering; it is also a guide to healing and hope. It offers practical advice on how to overcome the mental health issues caused by the pandemic,

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