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你想在工作時也能用華語和同事聊天、了解臺灣嗎？本書非常適合CEFR A2-B1程度的華語學習者，跟著是同事也是朋友的小清和小華，在以臺灣的辦公室為背景的輕鬆對話中，認識臺灣人的生活和文化。全書分為「人際篇」、「節假篇」、「自然篇」、「時事篇」、「人文篇」等5大類，10課內容貼近生活、語言自然實用，每課都有主題介紹、正體與簡體對話、英文翻譯、生詞與例句、短文與討論、語言點、角色扮演與延伸話題；可以進行聽、讀、跟著說等多樣的練習。並配有音檔，藉著聽小清和小華生動活潑的對話，以及清楚自然的短文內容，來學習華語語音、語調和說話方式。不管是上課還是自學，本書都能幫助你勇敢開口、說得更自然，同時發現臺灣生活多麼有趣！Want to chat with coworkers in Mandarin and learn more about Taiwan? Designed for learners at CEFR levels A2 to B1, this book follows Xiaoqing and Xiaohua, coworkers and friends, through lively conversations set in an office in Taiwan.Its 10 practical lessons cover five themes: relationships, holidays, nature, current affairs, and culture. Each lesson includes a topic introduction, dialogues in Traditional and Simplified Chinese, English translations, vocabulary and examples, short readings and discussions, language points, role plays, and further topics.Companion audio brings Xiaoqing and Xiaohua’s conversations to life and presents the readings through clear, natural narration. Learn

本書以當代臺灣佛教為研究對象，從歷史發展與宗教實踐的脈絡中，探討臺灣本土佛教佛陀觀的形成與轉變。研究指出，臺灣佛教徒對佛陀的理解，已不再侷限於歷史性的釋迦牟尼佛，而是隨著大乘佛教思想的開展，逐步形成涵攝法身佛與多佛思想的佛陀觀。本書結合田野調查與佛教典籍，從歷史源流的角度出發，分析傳統漢傳佛寺、人間佛教、藏傳佛教與南傳佛教之佛陀觀及其實踐形態，呈現當代臺灣佛教多元交織的面貌。在佛教全球化發展的趨勢之下，期盼本書所作之初步耕耘，能為佛陀觀與多佛思想之研究提供參考。 本書結合田野調查與佛教典籍，從歷史源流分析傳統佛寺、人間、藏傳與南傳佛教之佛陀觀與實踐，呈現當代臺灣佛教多元交織的發展樣貌，面對佛教全球化的發展趨勢，期盼本書能為佛陀觀、多佛思想及當代臺灣佛教研究，提供一項具有參考價值的成果。

"In every matter, a lesson; in every step, a chance to grow."The Many Matters of Life is a collection of heartfelt reflections on how to live with wisdom, kindness, and purpose. Drawn from the teachings of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, each short article explores the choices we make, the relationships we build, and the values that shape our lives.More than just inspiration, this book serves as a practical guide to applying the spirit of Buddhism in everyday life. Through stories, examples, and thoughtful reminders, it shows how the Dharma can be lived, not only in temples, but in our homes, workplaces, and communities.A book to keep close. Read a page, reflect a little, and practice a little every day.

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職涯的每一次躍升，都是一場九十天生存戰經理人如何完美因應轉職、升遷、空降與接班挑戰?★全球頂尖商學院必讀經典★‧我從VP升為country managing director，工作重點該如何調整？‧我空降到新公司，該如何不踩雷又快速看穿組織背後的權力地圖與隱形文化？‧當公司要求你接手爛攤子時，第一步是診斷情境，還是先求早期勝利？‧我被派到外國負責新職務，該如何在新國家、新文化中持續表現優異？AI正快速淘汰舊工作與舊組織，主管也不斷面對新局勢與新角色。換了位子，不能只靠昨天的戰績；精準轉型，才能坐穩明天的江山。哈佛商學院經典STARS模型，從新創事業、危機救火、高速成長到組織重整，教你依不同情境調整策略，快速因應新局、做出最佳成果。作者麥克．瓦金斯曾任教於哈佛商學院、INSEAD，目前是IMD洛桑管理學院教授，也是創世紀顧問公司的共同創辦人、世界級暢銷作者。產學兼備，深知升遷職涯發展難處，並提出具體、務實的解方。《從新主管到頂尖主管 實戰版》深化個人的八大典型挑戰，同時也指出如何建立企業內部轉職加速系統與共通語言。正面迎向八種經典轉職情境，持續邁向巔峰1. 升遷的挑戰：卸下超級同僚角色，從磚瓦匠變建築師辨識新角色面臨的核心挑戰，學習需補強的職能差異和需展現的領導風範，重新思考授權方式和內容，建立互補團隊。2. 領導昔日同儕的挑戰：與上司、新舊同事的關係再造是關鍵基本原則是接受關係必須改變；盡早專注於過渡儀式；重新爭取（優秀的）昔日同儕；巧妙建立威信；專心推進業務正確發展。3. 企業外交的挑戰：完成任務更依賴影響力，而非權威洞察他人與自身的議題如何（不）對齊。繪製影響力版圖，辨識誰是支持者、反對者和可說服者，創造關鍵多數的支持和結盟。4. 空降入職的挑戰：避免做出觸發組織「免疫系統」攻擊的行為求助於文化譯者，加速理解公司。建立正確的政治連結，才能為組織變革創造動能。透過五場對話，與上司、同儕、直屬部屬、重要成員對齊期待。5. 跨國外派的挑戰：別當短期待命的觀光客型經理人在私領域，安置好家人，建立新的支持系統。在公領域，善用抵達的第一印象；確保自己合規；透過推動業務的一系列短程目標來建立團隊。6. 徹底改造的挑戰：採取英雄式領導風格，迅速為公司止血以業務系統分析（外部環境、內部環境、業務策略、組織架構）和3D業務策略模型快速診斷現狀、重設使命和目標，並正確組織資源。7.

專為Linux kernel新手程式設計師與希望深化核心開發能力的工程師所撰寫！是一本兼具系統性與實務導向的程式設計指南。內容循序漸進，從基礎概念出發，引領讀者深入Linux kernel的設計思維與運作核心。 本書以6.1長期支援（LTS，Long-Term Support）的Linux kernel為基礎，該版本具備高度穩定性，並廣泛應用於實務環境中。此外，Civil Infrastructure Project已承諾將6.1超長期支援（SLTS，Super LTS）kernel維護至2033年8月，使本書在未來多年內仍具高度實務與參考價值。 你將從學習如何由原始碼編譯（build）kernel開始，逐步學習如何運用kernel強大的可載入核心模組（LKM，Loadable Kernel Module）架構，撰寫並管理你的第一個kernel模組。在奠定模組開發基礎後，將進一步帶你深入核心內部關鍵主題，包括Linux kernel架構、記憶體管理與CPU（task）排程等重要機制。 最後，本書將聚焦於kernel開發中極為關鍵的――平行性（concurrency），深入說明各種同步與上鎖（locking）技術的設計理念與實務應用，包含mutex、spinlock、atomic/refcount運算子、rw-spinlock，以及per-CPU與RCU等lock-free技術，協助你撰寫更安全、穩定且可擴充的kernel程式碼。 閱讀完本書後，你將能以更宏觀且結構化的視角理解Linux kernel與kernel模組的運作方式，並具備實際應用於真實專案與產品中的能力。內容包括： ■ 從原始碼設定並編譯6.1 LTS Linux kernel ■ 為6.x kernel設計高品質、可維護的模組化程式碼（LKM架構） ■ 探索現代Linux kernel架構設計 ■ 掌握kernel內記憶體管理的關鍵細節 ■ 理解並使用各種動態kernel記憶體alloc/dealloc API ■ 深入解析kernel內CPU排程機制，包含cgroups v2 ■ 洞悉kernel平行性（concurrency）問題與常見陷阱 ■ 正確運用關鍵的kernel同步原語（synchronization primitives）

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本書以「當用則用、能省則省」為核心理念，剖析臺灣安眠藥使用現況與困境，並從睡眠醫學的發展脈絡出發，帶領讀者重新思考安眠藥的使用態度。失眠的藥物治療不應陷於「想用就用」或「能忍就忍」的兩極，而應在藥物與非藥物治療間取得中庸平衡。書中介紹安眠藥的演變、新藥的特性與使用原則，同時說明失眠認知行為治療的重要性與侷限。本書旨在幫助讀者瞭解安眠藥何時「當用」、何時「能省」，以理性態度看待失眠的治療，一起找回安穩的睡眠與健康的生活。

Introduction to Hospitality is a lively, comprehensive survey of hospitality, the world's largest industry, designed for tomorrow's leaders. You'll explore the vibrant inner workings of each hospitality segment, including lodging, restaurants, tourism, recreation, attractions, clubs and managerial areas.A core goal of this text is to help you advance your hospitality career. In that spirit, Author John Walker offers you lively material and interesting features to facilitate the learning process.The 9th Edition maintains its five-part organization and features an all-new chapter on cruising. All chapters are updated to include COVID-19 implications, as well as What do you think? critical-thinking discussion questions.

Operations Research uses a balanced combination of theory, applications and computations to help you learn the basics of operating research (OR). It focuses on algorithmic and practical implementation of OR techniques. Easy-to-understand numerical examples explain often difficult math concepts, helping you grasp the foundational idea without getting stuck on complex theorems or notations. Full case studies and math-free anecdotes show how algorithms are used in real-life applications.The 11th Edition introduces analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning topics that strengthen and streamline the decision-making processes involved in OR. New stories, 3 new chapters, new case studies and sections provide an up-to-date introduction to the field of OR.

《溝通障礙導論》以溝通障礙者在不同生命階段的需求為核心，系統性介紹溝通障礙的理論基礎與臨床實務。溝通障礙常伴隨聽力、語言或說話能力的受限，進而影響個人的自信、社會互動與生活適應，甚至波及人格、情緒與社交發展。本書從整體觀點出發，說明溝通障礙不僅是單一缺陷，而是一門橫跨復健醫學、語言學、聽力學、生理與解剖學、特殊教育、心理學與認知科學等多領域的綜合性科學。本書譯自美國於2024年出版之最新第七版《Introduction to Communication Disorders: A Lifespan Evidence-Based Perspective》，內容緊扣實證本位（evidence-based practice）的聽語治療理念，並納入人工智慧與科技進展對評估與介入的影響，呈現當代溝通障礙研究與實務的最新趨勢。全書由臺灣聽語與特殊教育領域多位專家學者共同翻譯，兼顧國際理論與本土教育、法規與實務情境，使內容更貼近臺灣實際需求。各章詳述不同類型溝通障礙的特徵、評估方式與介入策略，並以障礙者的生命故事輔助說明，協助讀者理解理論與實務的連結。章末設有「反思」，引導讀者思考與延伸學習，並附上「推薦讀物」，提供進一步探索的方向。整體內容新穎、結構完整，兼具學理深度與實務應用價值，適合聽語專業人員、特殊教育工作者、研究者，以及溝通障礙者與家長作為入門與進階研讀的重要參考書籍。

Lectures on Electromagnetic Theory provides a concise, self-contained introduction to graduate-level electromagnetic theory, organized for a one-semester course. Written in a "theoretical minimum" style, the text emphasizes clear physical insight and mathematical precision. The five chapters cover Maxwell equations and fundamental theorems; wave propagation, plane-wave expansion, and guided waves; electromagnetic radiation and Green functions; analytical scattering theory for canonical targets; and an introduction to relativistic electrodynamics linking classical electrodynamics with special relativity. The book serves both beginning graduate students and researchers seeking a compact reference.

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