The Parallel Process

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A comprehensive overview of OpenMP, the standard application programming interface for shared memory parallel computing—a reference for students and professionals.

In this book, the Zhou-Yi and its Divination Process are reviewed from mathematical perspectives which provide a completely new understanding of its meaning and operation features. The highlights are:

One of the most notable features of nanometer scale CMOS technology is the increasing magnitude of variability of the key device parameters affecting performance of integrated circuits. The growth of variability can be attributed to multiple factors, including the difficulty of manufacturing control, the emergence of new systematic variation-generating mechanisms, and most importantly, the increase in atomic-scale randomness, where device operation must be described as a stochastic process. In addition to wide-sense stationary stochastic device variability and temperature variation, existence of non-stationary stochastic electrical noise associated with fundamental processes in integrated-circuit devices represents an elementary limit on the performance of electronic circuits.In an attempt to address these issues, Stochastic Process Variation in Deep-Submicron CMOS: Circuits and Algorithms offers unique combination of mathematical treatment of random process variation, electrical noise

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Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods - ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff - they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process...? You, t

蟲洞、多維空間、星際旅行、多重宇宙、平行世界有無數的自己？ 不只是遐想，現實世界絲毫不亞於最離奇的科幻小說。 加來道雄，世界知名物理學家、暢銷書作者 帶領我們漫遊奇妙的宇宙，將無窮的想像力推向極致。 我們的宇宙正在死亡嗎？ 還可能有其他的宇宙嗎？ 其他的宇宙看起來會是什麼樣子？ 有可能找到通往另一個宇宙的通道嗎？ 當天文學家不辭辛勞地分析了從WMAP衛星得到像雪片一樣多的資料之後，一幅新的宇宙圖景顯現了。到目前為止，有關宇宙起源的最重要理論是「暴脹宇宙理論」，對大霹靂理論作了重大改進。在這個理論中，我們的宇宙只不過是眾多宇宙中的一個，像泡泡一樣漂浮在無邊無際的泡沫宇宙之海中，隨時都有新的宇宙在誕生。一個平行宇宙也許就懸浮在我們的頭頂上，相隔不過公釐之遙。 對於平行宇宙這一想法，以及對於解釋平行宇宙存在的弦理論，科學家一度以懷疑的眼光看待，認為它是神秘主義者、假充內行，以及行為怪誕的人所感興趣的領域。但是今天，已有壓倒多數的理論物理學家在支持弦理論和它的最新版本M理論。因為，如果這個理論被證明是正確的話，它將能夠以簡單優雅的方式把宇宙的四種力歸結在一起，同時能夠回答「在大霹靂之前發生了什麼？」這個問題。 加來道雄博士解釋說，世界上最重要的物理學家和天文學家正利用高度精密的波檢測器、重力透鏡、衛星和望遠鏡來尋找各種方法，以便對多宇宙理論做檢測驗證。M理論的前景非常誘人，其意義難以盡數。如果平行宇宙確實存在，加來道雄博士推測，一萬億年之後，當宇宙變冷變暗，進入科學家所描述的大凍結時，很可能高等文明能找到一種方法乘坐某種「星際救生飛船」逃離我們的宇宙。 探索黑洞、時間機器、另類宇宙、高維空間，這是一次令人難忘的旅程。《平行宇宙》一書講述的是一場席捲宇宙學領域的革命，不可不看。

Meet Murakami in Vintage Classics – new, jazz-soaked, nostalgically surreal red spine editions of one of our great visionary storytellersKafka Tamura runs away from home at fifteen, under the shadow of his father's dark prophesy.The aging Nakata, tracker of lost cats, who never recovered from a bizarre childhood affliction, finds his pleasantly simplified life suddenly turned upside down.As their parallel odysseys unravel, cats converse with people; fish tumble from the sky; a ghost-like pimp deploys a Hegel-spouting girl of the night; a forest harbours soldiers apparently un-aged since World War II. There is a savage killing, but the identity of both victim and killer is a riddle - one of many which combine to create an elegant and dreamlike masterpiece.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHOR'Wonderful... Magical and outlandish' Daily Mail'Hypnotic, spellbinding' The Times'Cool, fluent and addictive' Daily Telegraph

◎代理經銷 白象文化這是一本自閉症兒童繪畫與成長的歷程，記錄著身為母親，從確診開始，在各不同成長階段，一路身、心的陪伴與照顧的過程。This is a book about the painting and growth process of autistic children. It records the process of being a mother, starting from the diagnosis, and accompanying and caring for you physically and mentally at different stages of growth.

★ 一套簡單探索天賦的刻意練習 ★輔導戴爾、惠普、荷蘭皇家航空等近千位企業高階主管面對職場挑戰，協助成千上萬讀者澈底翻轉人生◤在天才地帶，活出財務、人際、健康都滿足的精彩人生◢每個人都有機會發掘並展現天賦。這看起來或許遙不可及，但輔導過近千位企業高階主管的暢銷自我成長作家蓋伊．漢德瑞克提出「天才地帶」概念──一個人的熱情與天賦能夠輕鬆融合，享受在做一件事的每個片刻，最終將同時獲得卓越的成就感和幸福感。許多人浪費大量時間和精力去做自己不擅長的事，或是自己擅長但別人也擅長、甚至更擅長的事上。在一整天的忙碌後，往往透過喝掉一瓶伏特加、再抽一包菸等上癮行為來麻痺自己。他在書中帶領讀者透過12道「天才行動」實作練習，幫助你我確實找到專屬於自己的「天才時刻」，讓我們幾乎九成白天時光都處在盡情發揮潛能的心流狀態！每個人都有屬於自己的「天才地帶」。本書提出一套簡單且全面地探索天賦的刻意練習，幫助我們充分發揮自己與生俱來的「天才資質」，一步步地成為心中最理想的自己。無論你是二十一歲或八十一歲，只要體會到那種活在「天才地帶」的獨特美好感受，相信你將不會願意再待在其他地方。

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods. I’m hunting a monster. The first time I met Yulian Dimitriev, it was hate at first sight.He is brash, chaotic, a violence-junkie. In short, everything I disregard. As heirs to two notorious mafia organizations, we’re forced to spend time with one another.The more I learn about Yulian, the deeper my loathing seeps. Until I truly see the person within, and something forbidden sparks between us. When tragedy strikes, our co-existence is cut short.Forcing Yulian and I back to our parallel worlds that should never cross. But they do. And, once again, I’m dragged into the orbit of a man I shouldn’t want.Two men can’t be together in our world. But Yulian blurs every limit I thought existed. Soon, everything is in jeopardy.Our hearts included. Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving i

With more than half a million children's books in its collections, the Library of Congress has everything from beloved classics to forgotten treasures ready for rediscovery. These range from an early American edition of John Newbery's Little Pretty Pocket-Book to twentieth-century classics introducing familiar characters such as Dorothy and Toto or Frog and Toad. In addition to books, the Library holds original artwork by illustrators Jerry Pinkney and Vera B. Williams; manuscripts by pathbreaking authors Virginia Hamilton and Jade Snow Wong; and influential magazines such as St. Nicholas and The Brownies' Book--not to mention the nation's largest public comic book collection.Tell Me a Story reimagines the canon of American children's literature, in the process highlighting the evolution of literary, artistic, and publishing trends. From classic books and award-winners to little-remembered gems, this engaging volume features more than two hundred children's books, original artworks, an

Core Insight：Cross-Domain Data Collaboration: Unlocking Chip PotentialEliminating the "efficiency gap" caused by knowledge silos is the starting point for industry potential. Data doesn't lie; Data Science provides the solution: Through innovation and cross-domain restructuring, we visualize results to become the critical accelerator for boosting efficiency.GenAI Reshaping the Future of SemiconductorsFacing the immense challenge of the slowing pace of Moore's Law, the semiconductor industry urgently requires new breakthroughs. This book is specifically designed to solve the "Efficiency Black Hole" that consumes tens of billions of dollars annually in the industry.The Empowering DTCO Innovation with AI and Machine Learning offers readers a practical DTCO.ML Framework, demonstrating how to leverage Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies to inject new acceleration into chip manufacturing processes. Learn to master process variability and optimize chip energy efficien

Doctor Strange, one of Marvel’s most fascinating early characters, began at the hands of co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and his ethereal voyages through other dimensions made him an important figure in 1960s culture.From his first appearance in 1963, Strange captivated a wide range of readers. Over his first ten years, a succession of writers and artists—including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Gardner F. Fox, P. Craig Russell, Marie Severin, and notably Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner—expanded on Ditko’s original mind-bending concepts.This entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Strange’s changing roles as a mystic, super hero, and leader of a chaotic team called the Defenders, and the rise of his popularity, in parallel with the counterculture of the 1960s.

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.

以《Sword Art Online》為主題，陪伴粉絲度過充滿驚喜的節慶時光。日曆設計包含25個驚喜口袋，每天開啟都能獲得不同收藏品──從角色卡、壓克力立牌、胸章、貼紙到迷你筆記本與文具小物，讓人逐步沉浸於桐人與亞絲娜的虛擬世界。整體設計質感高雅，內容豐富多樣，兼具收藏與展示價值。無論作為聖誕倒數或紀念禮物，皆能讓粉絲重溫《Sword Art Online》的浪漫與冒險。Spend the holidays with Kirito and Asuna with this calendar full of exclusive surprises!Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day to immerse you in the parallel world of Sword Art Online!25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Sword Art Online–themed collectibles by opening a pocket each day.COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items—buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more—that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Sword Art Online year-round.

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. - Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

四分之一世紀，成千上萬人見證有效五步驟，一小時，讓身、心、靈向所有維度敞開，感受嶄新的療癒奇蹟長期病痛，四處求醫卻無法治癒？身體怪怪不舒爽，但醫師說你沒病？總有些困住的感受揮之不去，開心不起來？關係挫敗、事事卡關，卻找不到化解之道？本書介紹的「生命中心療法」（Life Centered Therapy），將為這些困境開啟療癒曙光。透過它，我們能找到痛苦的根本原因，將之轉移，並從中成長。生命中心療法的創始人安德魯．韓是心理學博士，長年浸淫東方宗教、能量心理學和靈性心理學，並具備九型人格教學資格。他主張，無解的身心病痛源於藏在生命深處的創傷，身體是傷痛最直接的載體。當我們能夠洞悉、直視創傷，與其和解，生命故事便將改寫，病痛不藥而癒。只要一小時，改變就能發生，適用於以下狀況：　身體──慢性疼痛，哮喘，過敏，上癮症；　心理──憂鬱，焦慮，PTSD，強迫症；　關係──難以維持、下意識破壞、社恐症；　靈性──孤立，絕望，惰性，找不到生命目的。生命中心療法是一個幫助人們看見創傷敘事的工作架構，結合了正念和體感療法，以身體的直覺感受為基礎，可以自癒，也可以助人。在安德魯．韓眼裡，我們所意識到的自己不等於我們的整個生命；生命有它的道路，症狀提醒我們自問：我們是否依循靈魂的藍圖，活出自己最真實的樣貌？創傷困住了我們，使我們恐懼、無助，難以前行。生命中心療法則是神聖的容器，涵容並轉化了這些苦痛。它的架構清晰明瞭，方法簡單好上手，卻蘊含著深刻的靈性訊息，幫助我們親近自己的本源，從枷鎖中釋放，重獲自由。 有種自由，是知道無論發生了什麼，你都會沒事。──安德魯．韓、瓊．貝克特／本書作者------------------------------------------------------作者將複雜的創傷編織成生命中美麗的原型圖案，展示了如何從痛苦中找到意義；答案就在我們自身，我們的身體會記得一切。書中充滿了引人入勝的故事和深刻的智慧。本書所介紹的嶄新療法本身就是一個奇蹟，值得所有不同治療取向的治療師，以及想要理解並療癒自身的人關注。――王曙芳，作家、能量心理學講師／實踐者

「英美侵權行為法／基本原則與案例」一書之編纂，係為提供基礎英美法教學與學習之用，內容包括「侵權訴訟程序之介紹」（Introduction to the Tort Process）、「故意侵權行為」（Intentional Torts）、「故意侵權行為之抗辯事由」（Defenses to Intentional Torts）、「過失侵權行為」（Negligence）、「過失侵權行為之抗辯事由」（Defenses to Negligence）、「嚴格責任」（Strict Liability）、「侵犯隱私權」（Invasion of Privacy）及「其他侵權行為」（Miscellaneous Torts）等。 本書各章節內容主要分為兩大部分，即相關基本原則摘要及重要案例選錄。原則摘要部分為便於入門瞭解，係以中文為之，協助讀者建立對英美侵權行為法之架構性認識，案例部分則係針對章節主題進行節錄編輯，期能協助讀者在具備基本原則認識的前提下，進行實際判決之深入研讀，除理解英美法之相關法律原理原則外，並能學習增進法理論證之能力。

Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip Peanuts has largely been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read the comic strip during its original newspaper run remain fond of its brightly colored Sunday pages, which made for a surprisingly different and fulfilling reading experience. Our Peanuts Every Sunday series collects all of the Peanuts Sunday strips, scrupulously restored and re-colored to look better than they ever have. These gorgeous, oversized softcover editions allow fans and new readers to immerse themselves in Schulz's timeless masterpiece. The debut volume in this series, Peanuts Every Sunday: 1952-1955, compiles the first four years of the strip. This collection offers a fascinating peek at Schulz's creative process, as iconic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Lucy quickly evolve from their initial renderings to the elegant stylizations we've all come to know and love.Peanuts -- beloved characters, iconic gags, drawing that

● 依照自然界和社會生活中的事物分類，“近取諸身，遠取諸物”，共劃分為九個主題。● 解釋古文字形，追溯字本義和引申義，以幫助讀者更好地理解現代漢語中的字詞。● 收入常用漢字約2500個，依照共同形符、共同聲符或字形相近等原則組成字組，以簡馭繁，以類相從。● 收入常用詞約4000個， 按照其中體現的字義排布於對應的字下面，大多數詞配有精美插圖，生動活潑地詮釋詞義，妙趣橫生。● The dictionary features 9 thematic units categorized by what’s common in nature and daily life, progressing from what is near at hand to understand oneself, to more distant things to comprehend the world.● It explains ancient forms of characters to reveal their original meanings and extended meanings, facilitating a better understanding of modern Chinese.● About 2500 of the most frequently used characters are organized into groups based on the same radicals, phonetic components, or similar forms. Simplify the complex and follow the similar.● About 4000 of the most frequently used words are listed under the corresponding characters, with most of them illustrated, making the learning process enjoyable.

【本書特色】 「美國憲法／基本原則與案例」一書之編纂，係為提供基礎英美法教學與學習之用，內容包括「聯邦司法權」（Federal Judicial Power）、「聯邦立法權」（Federal Legislative Power）、「聯邦行政權」（Federal Executive Power）、「聯邦主義及憲法增修條文第10條」（Federalism and the Tenth Amendment）、「人權法案及內戰後增修條文」（The Bill of Rights and the Civil War Amendments）、「法律正當程序」（Due Process of Law）、「法律平等保護原則」（Equal Protection of the Laws）、「言論自由」（Freedom of Speech）、「結社自由及新聞自由」（Freedom of Association and Press）及「宗教自由」（Freedom of Religion）等。 本書之各章節內容主要分為兩大部分，即相關基本原則摘要及重要案例選錄。原則摘要部分為便於入門瞭解，係以中文為之，協助讀者建立對美國憲法之架構性認識，案例部分則係針對章節主題進行節錄編輯，期能協助讀者在具備基本原則認識的前提下，進行實際判決之深入研讀，除理解英美法之相關法律原理原則外，並能學習增進法理論證之能力。

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

Syaman Rapongan—one of the Indigenous Tao people of Orchid Island near Taiwan—calls himself an “ocean writer.” His works blend Tao folklore and accounts of maritime life with keen critique of the social, psychological, and ecological harms of colonialism. Eyes of the Ocean is his literary autobiography, both a powerful story of survival in a settler state and a masterful portrait of the Indigenous artist as a young man.In colloquial and vivid prose, Syaman Rapongan depicts Tao beliefs in ghosts, practices of exorcism, and the parallel worlds that exist alongside the human realm. He recounts his difficulties speaking Mandarin in school, his experiences of racial discrimination and exploitation in Taipei, and his decision to return to Orchid Island to rediscover his cultural heritage, as well as his travels to visit other Indigenous artists in places such as Greenland. Eyes of the Ocean also tells the story of Syaman Rapongan’s formation as a writer, a practitioner of a genre of his own

在 BodyTalk 中，作者提出「與身體的關係」是影響自我價值、人際互動與心理健康的核心。對於長期忽視身體感受、甚至將身體視為痛苦來源的人來說，重新建立連結可能看似遙不可及。本書以一年 365 天為架構，設計了簡單的日常練習：包括輕度動作、覺察引導與書寫提示，幫助讀者一步步回到當下，感知並理解身體訊號，從而處理情緒、釋放壓力，並找回自信與安全感。這是一本結合理論與實踐的工具書，適合希望修復身心平衡的人。本書亮點：將創傷療癒落實到日常步驟動作＋書寫雙軌練習，易於持續提供重建自我價值與安全感的方法延續 The Body Keeps the Score 精神的實踐版Continuing the conversation started in The Body Keeps the Score and The Complex PTSD Workbook, BodyTalk is unique guide to reestablishing connection to your body in order to process difficult emotions, improve mental health, and feel secure in your own skin. Everything in your life comes down to how connected you are to your own body. Your relationships, your career, even your self-worth and self-respect are all a reflection of the relationship you have with your body. When things feel out of alignment, overwhelming or "too much," it's a sign that you've already lost communication with yourself and the physical sensations within your body that let you know something is not right. The challenge is that many

受夠朝九晚五、領死薪水的生活？ 用駭客心態找到最優途徑，解鎖一切可能！ 「本書徹底呼應了我對生產力與個人發展的熱情。 強烈推薦給渴望提升自我表現、並踏上卓越之路者！」 ─── 阿里．阿布達爾（Ali Abdaal）╱暢銷書《高效原力》作者、生產力專家、百萬 YouTuber ★ 美、英亞馬遜 4.6 分好評 ★《今日美國》暢銷書 ★ 創業家、工程師、企業家、國際暢銷作家、知名駭客……跨界推薦 ★《富比士》:「商業領袖將學會如何打破既有系統，釋放最大潛能。」 【內容簡介】 駭客前身、百萬美元身價CEO的作者，想告訴讀者─── 「這個世界是由系統組成，而系統是可以操控的！」 6 大原則，讓你破解人生中的所有系統， 實現成功和自由！ 同齡孩子還在忙著打電動，15 歲的加勒特已經婉拒 Google 的工作邀請， 加入國家實驗室，與一票博士和天才共事。 成年後，他進入聯邦儲備銀行工作，收入穩定，卻對職涯越發迷惘。 就算自己成就斐然，甚至能「駭」進 iPhone 發表會， 終究也只是一台巨大機器裡的普通齒輪。 他開始把之前作為駭客的工作方式帶入生活中， 創業短短 5 年就達七位數身價，每週只需要工作 7 小時。 成功的關鍵，在於認知到：世界是由系統組成，而系統是可以操控的！ 無論是求職、創業或理財，背後都有大大小小的潛在系統。 6 大駭客原則 ╳ 5 步驟實踐公式，提高你的勝率，讓系統為你服務。 原則 ➀ ─── 主動進攻 攻擊是最好的防禦，防守方必須不斷做到滴水不漏，才能擋下攻擊；攻擊方則只要有一次進攻奏效，就能突破防禦。 原則 ➁ ─── 逆向工程 從 People（人員）、Process（過程）、Technology（科技）三個元素分析系統，解構、複製並超越對手。 原則 ➂ ─── 就地取材 利用對手系統中既存的資源進行攻擊，既能節省從頭開發的時間，還可以躲避防毒系統。 原則 ➃ ─── 衡量風險 用期望值計算風險與回報平衡，找出對自己最有利的不對稱風險，並認知到機會不一定會出現在預期之處。 原則 ➄ ─── 社交工程 People（人員）是系統最脆弱的部分，利用粗心、信賴、偏見等可預測的人類特質，有利於滲透或操控整個系統。 原則 ➅ ─── 靈活軸轉 計畫再完善，也只能維持到第一個問題出現之前，必須對不斷變化的環境做出反應，像鐘擺一樣在規劃與實踐之間擺盪。 所謂的「駭」

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Gerda 和 Orlo 是最要好的熊朋友，Orlo 總是有時間陪Gerda說故事、講笑話、玩遊戲或一起散步。他從不嫌煩，總是願意傾聽、陪伴與分享。 但有一天，Orlo 輕輕地告訴 Gerda，他生病了，而且這次不會好起來了。Gerda 心裡湧現好多種情緒；不過Orlo則是用溫柔的方式，陪她一起面對，讓他們能在剩下的時光裡，留下最珍貴的回憶。而當那個「熊熊形狀的洞」出現時，Gerda 能用這些回憶，把心裡的空缺，一點一滴填滿。 這是一本貼近孩子心靈的繪本，用溫暖真摯的方式，引導孩子理解失去與懷念，也幫助大人與孩子開啟深刻的對話，適合親子共讀，在愛中一起學習告別。 The Bear-Shaped Hole is a moving and sensitive picture book that explores preparing for loss. Gerda the bear has to process that her best friend, Orlo won’t be around forever. A beautiful companion title to the critically acclaimed The Hare-Shaped Hole, The Bear-Shaped Hole is a profound, heart-warming story that helps children understand and prepare for loss. Gerda and Orlo are best bear friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time for a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme. He was never too busy to listen, to talk, to help, to share, or to go for a walk. But slowly, something starts to change. Orlo reveals he is ill, and as he softly explains to Gerda, he is not going to get better. Gerda is overwhe

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

本書以幽默漫畫結合知識圖解，帶領8歲以上讀者探索生物、化學、物理、地球與太空，以及元素週期表等科學主題。每個跨頁皆有一則輕鬆有趣的漫畫情節，搭配簡潔明瞭的解說與插圖，將抽象概念轉化為貼近生活的情境，提升學習興趣。插畫家 Jess Bradey 曾獲 2021 年 Blue Peter 最佳非虛構作品獎，圖像生動、節奏俐落，讓科學變得親近可笑又可學。此系列適合作為課外延伸閱讀，也能啟發科學探究的好奇心。📖 亮點特色★ 漫畫＋知識圖解，學習更生動★ 主題涵蓋自然科學五大領域★ Blue Peter 獎得主繪者創作★ 適合8歲以上自主或共讀Comic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.此套書包含以下商品9781526319999/Comic Strip Science: BiologyFind out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon strip

弟弟不在了，小男孩感覺生活中處處有個洞——在床鋪上、餐桌旁，也在心裡。這個「洞」陪著他走過每一天，直到他決定走進去看看。《The Hole》以孩子視角描繪失去親人的悲傷與困惑，用圖像將哀傷具象化，並讓「說出來」成為重新連結記憶的力量。這是一本溫柔、深刻的繪本，幫助孩子與家人一起面對失去，也學會珍藏愛的痕跡。A powerful and profoundly moving picture book story about grief that is perfect for opening up conversations about loss with young readersA little boy has a big hole in his life after his brother’s death. It's in the bottom bunk where Matty used to sleep, and on Matty's chair at dinner. It follows him everywhere – and he hates it.But with the help of a friend, he manages to climb into the hole and confront his grief – the sadness, the anger, and the simple truth of how much he misses his brother. And when he finally feels ready to share stories about Matty again, he realises he can find some comfort in filling the hole with his favourite memories. This beautifully written and stunningly illustrated story uses a direct and thoughtful metaphor to explain the grieving process for young readers, and demonstrates the importance of friendsh

譯者序作為一個在三言兩語間難以完整闡述、長期被誤解的專業領域，內部稽核的重要性往往僅為少數專業人士所知。這也是多年來協會志工們持續努力的方向，致力於提升內部稽核的專業地位，讓利害關係人願意了解與重視。一致且通用的專業標準，是邁向卓越的基石，國際內部稽核協會（The Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA）自1947年以來，即投入全球性專業指引與準則的建立，為內部稽核實務及其利害關係人提供一致的執行標準與專業期待。2024年推出最新版「全球內部稽核準則」（Global Internal Audit Standards），更是迄今最全面的專業規範。若是蘋果創辦人賈伯斯來介紹，他會說：「2024 GIAS是史上最完美的內部稽核準則」。有幸參與此一重要準則的繁體中文版翻譯工作，深刻體會到專業翻譯的嚴謹與艱辛。不光得精通專業術語，還需憑藉實務工作累積的內部稽核經驗，努力掌握原文深意，並深入了解訂定各項準則的背景與初衷。為此，我額外研讀官方的《Report on the Standard-Setting and Public Comment Process》等文件，做足超越翻譯所需的知識準備；再者，不同語言之間的專業用語轉換，並非單純的一對一對應，而是需要綜合考量脈絡、慣例、實務現況等多重因素。以「Chief Audit Executive」為例，雖然法令規章與上市櫃公司財報多採「內部稽核主管」一詞，但實務上仍有「總稽核」、「稽核長」等不同稱謂，如何維持法規用語一致性同時兼顧實務狀況，是翻譯過程的一大考驗；最後，儘管協會工作人員協助提供簡譯初稿，然而若要在保留英文原意的同時，以流暢易懂的中文傳達專業內涵，仍需一字一句精雕細琢，期能稍近信、達、雅的理想境界。這120頁、近5萬字的專業原文翻譯過程，實為一場「吟安一個字，撚斷數莖鬚」的深刻淬煉。縱使翻譯過程極具挑戰，所投注的心力或許遠超過實質回報，但能為提升內部稽核專業發展盡一份心力，促進非英語背景的利害關係人對國際準則的理解，這份付出便顯得意義非凡。期望本譯作能讓內部稽核專業在繁體中文世界中被看見，並為實務工作者提供更明確的專業指引。本譯作力求精確與通暢，過程中承蒙黃允暐理事長悉心指導，以及編譯秘書曾婉甄協助處理繁瑣編務。此外，也要特別感謝Ariel與Emily，是她們在這段期間的包容與支持，讓我得

《奧術藝術與製作秘辛》帶領讀者踏上Riot Games與Fortiche打造的革命性動畫系列的視覺旅程。書中收錄早期藝術風格、角色設計演變過程，以及令人驚嘆的世界觀構建，是探索《奧術》創作過程與願景的權威指南。《奧術》與《英雄聯盟》粉絲將被喜愛角色的視覺演變、皮爾特沃夫與佐恩壯麗的城市景觀，以及海克斯科技與希莫的發明深深吸引。本書收錄Riot和Fortiche珍藏的未公開圖像，並根據20多位動畫師、作家、導演與藝術家的訪談編撰而成，堪稱《奧術》迷必備之作。書中附有特製透明書衣，以及Jinx海報、皮爾特沃夫地圖等豐富周邊，讓您沉浸在《奧術》的世界中。Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series!The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision.Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.This book inc

This commentary on the Analects will bring you back in time to meet the Sage whose teachings on benevolence and integrity are deeply infused within the Chinese culture。 Confucius’ students included political advisors，military strategists，educators，businessmen，philosophers，warlords，and kings。 How could he possibly teach his way so calmly and gracefully through states and kingdoms of hegemons vying for regional power？ Who was this man！？ This is a book by two masters，one ancient and one contemporary，both enigmatic。 The lives of Confucius and Master Nan Huai-Chin (Nan Huaijin)，in many ways，parallel each other。 Both lived through tumultuous times，both had to leave their home state and wander only to return in old age to their birthplace。 They were teachers，learned in many fields and arts and in life itself，but not scholars in the traditional sense；rather，they were masters of all they engaged in。 They had students from all walks of life，were advisors of statesmen of all ranks and were flan

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.