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For many people, having a large family isn’t a reasonable option. Fortunately, medical science has ushered in a new era of family balancing where couples can determine their baby's gender. The Revolutionary Science of Sex Selection guides prospective parents step-by-step through the maze of options currently available — from the unpredictable (and now outdated) timing method, to highly effective sperm sorting, to the preimplantation genetic diagnosis, which guarantees accuracy.The author describes the most advanced methodologies in simple lay terms so that they are easily understood. But The Revolutionary Science of Sex Selection does more than explain how the technology works — it prepares the reader for the personal experience of fertility drugs, artificial insemination, and/or in vitro fertilization. A bonus chapter details the added medical benefits of genetic testing, including preimplantation screening for single gene defects like cystic fibrosis, B thalassemia, Tay-Sachs disease

適合年齡：3歲以上1.天然材料，安全環保，孩子玩得開心，家長也放心。2.DIY製作史萊姆，玩法多樣，啟發孩子的創造思維，訓練孩子的動手能力，激發小朋友的創造力和表現力。3.製作完成後的史萊姆質感細膩軟Q，延展性佳，慢慢拉伸可撐開史萊姆，好玩又有趣，訓練孩子的手部靈活度。4.親子互動好幫手，爸爸媽媽也可以玩，超級減壓！玩法說明 : A號膠為色膠，B號膠為凝膠，自行準備一個容器和一根攪棒棍，將A號色膠擠入容器內，根據劑量的大小可調整顏色的深淺，再將B號凝膠少量分次擠入，可根據劑量調整史萊姆濃稠度，將AB膠混合攪拌至不黏手，再把內附的金粉和銀粉撒上去，屬於自己的史萊姆作品就完成啦，紅黃藍綠混搭起來會呈現更多新的顏色喔，十分夢幻，樂趣無窮。

The first major work of Yoruba mythology retells hundreds of traditional tales from West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil. Beautifully illustrated throughout. Yoruba mythology is sacred to the traditional Yoruba religion and culture of the Yoruba people of West Africa found primarily in Nigeria, B幯in Republic, and Togo. It is a community of more than 100 million practitioners, who can be found on every continent. An oral tradition, many of the stories revolve around Olodumare, a Supreme Being, and the source of all creation and a number of divinities, or Orisa, who control the elements of nature, events, and human behavior including Obatala (creation), Oduduwa (the warrior), Sango (lightning, fire, dance, and drumming), Oya (wind, storms, and thunder), Esu (chaos and trickery), Yamoja (motherhood and protection), and Iku (death), to name just a few. Yoruba Mythology is the first-ever full-scale collection of more than 300 myths of this ancient, profound, and beautiful storytelling tradition. A

A new graphic novel series for emerging readers about accepting yourself and others from up-and-coming author-illustrator Meggie Ramm Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island. Up in their tree house, they pass the time playing video games and watching TV. But when Batcat suddenly finds themself haunted by an annoying, ice cream-stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghastly guest permanently! With their Ghost-B-Gone spell in hand, Batcat travels across Spooky Island to gather ingredients--to the Cavernous Caves where the bats tell them they're too round to be a bat, and to the Whispering Cemetery where the cats will help only if they commit to being a true cat. But Batcat is neither and that's what makes them special, right? From up-and-coming author Meggie Ramm comes a sweet and fun story about accepting yourself when you're perfectly in-between here and there.

The 80 books in this series (20 per level) cover the full range of phonics skills---from short vowels (Level A), to short vowels with blends and digraphs (Level B), to long vowels and diphthongs (Leverl C), to complex vowels and multisyllabic words (Level D).These books provide highly-controlled phonics practice and offer a complete basic course in decoding. They can also serve as supplemental reading texts when using other programs such as Phonics Readers as the scope and sequence of each series correlates.Level C features+ Digraphs+ Blends+ Final e+ Inflectional Endings+Long Vowels+Variant Vowels+Diphthongs* Introduces long vowels and intermediate blends.* Help children learn to decode words in connected text.* Introduces longer sentences with sentence connectors, which help children build fluency and reading stamina.

會說故事的人，不需要說服對方，而是讓對方說服他們自己 想勸家人不要開車看手機，你會：A.舉出官方統計的死亡數字 B.轉車禍新聞給對方看 想吸引大家購買自家的保健食品，你會：A.放上各種厲害的研究數據 B.推出不同優惠方案並送贈品 想呼籲大眾重視環保議題，你會：A.提出資料展現問題的嚴重度 B.抨擊特定團體以炒高討論度 以上問題，如果你都不假思索地選A，那可能達成目標的機率不太高。因為硬性的數據、資料、圖表對人類大腦而言，並沒有實質意義，多數人聽過就忘。 這些「客觀事實」必須透過故事加以詮釋，激起情緒，目標受眾才會對你的觀點產生記憶點。 但這並不表示B選項就是好的選擇。搞不清楚目標受眾的價值觀和真正在意的事，就算成功引出他們的情緒，也可能適得其反，讓他們把你的商品、訴求直接打入黑名單。 無論你是社群小編、個人品牌經營者、文字工作者、廣告行銷人員，甚至只是一般人，都需要學會如何利用正確的故事，讓他人卸下防衛心，聽進你的觀點。在《勾引大腦》中，資深故事教練麗莎‧克隆帶你了解故事與大腦密不可分的關係、人類做決定時又是受到何者的左右，以及教你一步步寫出對的故事。最終，你將擁有能夠扭轉他人腦內風向的能力，將影響力輕鬆擴散出去！ ★透過本書，你將學到的觀念：˙「誤信+真相+發現+轉變」是故事主角世界觀必經的四階段。 ˙想觸及「所有人」只會扼殺你的創造力，創造出平庸的故事。 ˙情緒是你的盟友，但只知道訴諸「恐懼」將無法持續成功。 ˙直接進行意見調查仍會有誤區，因為受眾也未必知道自己想要什麼。 ˙小心混淆故事CTA中「對你的好處」與「對受眾的好處」。

夜行動物和雨林動物有哪些？生活在草原和林地裡的動物又有什麼不同？攤開地圖，準備好上山下海，見見住在各種地方的動物，認識牠們的特性，滿足小讀者的好奇心，兼具趣味及知識性。Raft down rapids to see raccoons, ski across ice to spot emperor penguins and dive underwater to explore the coral reef and learn why discovering animals is SUPER exciting!From the leafy green canopy of the rainforest, where gibbons communicate by singing, to the scorching hot desert where one of the world's DEADLIEST scorpions lives, planet Earth is full of AMAZING animals that are just waiting to be discovered.Did you know that marine iguanas sneeze out salty sea water after a big swim? Or that a narwhal's tusk is actually a very, VERY long tooth? And did you know that dung beetles are the STRONGEST animals on earth?Explore a different habitat on every spread, with fun and vibrant illustrations and fact-filled text for intrepid adventurers who want to know EVERYTHING about the world we live in. Readers will be taken all around the globe to discover a world of animals across rainforests and jungles, ri

The Adventure Friends: An Acorn Book (Book 1-3)Adventure Friends Miguel and Clarke take a trip that’s OUT OF THIS WORLD, in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Miguel and Clarke are on the look-out for their next great adventure. They go to the library to find ideas. Clarke reads about spies and Miguel reads about space. Across four short stories, Miguel and Clarke use the power of their imagination to travel to outer space, explore a new planet, make a map of the stars -- and they even encounter aliens!With easy-to-read text and full-color artwork on every page, this adventure-filled early reader series is sure to be a hit with b

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A REAL TOUR DE FORCE [AND] A BEAUTIFUL FABLE...THE READER IS SWEPT ALONG BY SLOAN'S ENTHUSIAM."—GEORGE SAUNDERS, BLIP MAGAZINE"A book about passion—for books, for history, for the future...There is nothing about Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore that I didn't love."—Cory DoctorowThe Great Recession has shuffled Clay Jannon away from life as a San Francisco Web-design drone and into the aisles of Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore. But after a few days on the job, Clay discovers that the store is more curious than either its name or its gnomic owner might suggest. The customers are few and never seem to buy anything; instead, they "check out" obscure volumes from strange corners of the store. Clay concludes the store must be a front for something larger and engineers a complex analysis of the clientele's behavior with the help of his variously talented friends. But when they bring their findings to Mr. Penumbra, they discover the bookstore's secrets extend far b

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★日本最暢銷語言書，隨書贈「魔法A4學習表格」★破43萬人訂閱學習，「尼克式英語會話」教你輕鬆學英文★英語學習圈掀起的旋風革命──用一張表格培養英語腦迴路以認知科學為基礎，無痛直覺開口說英文不死背　零文法　練聽力也OK！一頁魔法表格，拆解英文句子４大元素時態+動詞+主詞+補述　任何會話都可套用！ 讀得懂英語文章，但是不擅長會話……」是不是很多人有這樣的困擾呢？那是因為大家會被文法與翻譯轉換卡住的關係。 這個時候你需要的就是學習英語框架的「魔法A4表格」。只要套入框架中的動詞詞組，不用學習新的文法也沒關係！四大零件直覺組織英文句子●零件A　四大時態的練習●零件B　詞組化的動詞●零件C　添加在句子前面的主詞●零件D　添加在句子後面的補述按照表格中的範例，輕易可以組織句子。C＋A＋B ＝ I'm glad I work get promoted .A＋B＋D ＝ I work get promoted ready. 簡單就能組合出完整易懂的句子只要一張A4表格，英語苦手也能無壓力開口說英語，立刻上手！20年教學經驗＋神經認知科學打造「魔法A4」表格 完全掌握英語學習基礎：時態 增加動詞數量，就能說出更多句子 在句首搭配形容詞使用，為句子加料 透過連結句子的方法，達到母語等級的能力 進階版的「奇蹟應用法」說出更複雜的內容

說話讓人舒服的程度，決定你所能抵達的高度。《別人怎麼對你，都是你教的》暢銷作家、實用心理學大師黃啟團最強力作！10萬學員親身驗證 × 20年教學經驗，教你用「溝通力」翻轉人生！當當網100％好評，讀者狂讚：學會說話走遍天下都不怕！為人正直是優點，但說話太直就是缺點。沒有人願意親吻批評自己的嘴唇，只有懂得好好說話，人生才能走得更高更遠。同樣的情境，不同的回應，怎麼說，比較能打動人心？小男孩在公園遊玩摔倒：媽媽A：沒事吧？一定很痛吧！媽媽B：男孩子不要哭，堅強一點！一個女生跟朋友抱怨公司加班：朋友A：週末要好好休息喔。朋友B：你不會換個工作嗎？妻子跟丈夫分享自己朋友家換了新車：丈夫A：你喜歡那輛車嗎？我們也考慮換一輛？丈夫B：你這個人怎麼這麼虛榮！語言如同刀劍，既能成就人，亦能傷人。有時候無心的一句話，甚至足以改變一個人的命運。話每個人都會說，但究竟該「怎麼說」，才能為我們的人生發揮最大的助益呢？會說話的人字字珠璣、直達人心，不靠虛浮的話術，而是洞悉真實的人性。我們總想靠著語言改變他人，但卻忘了每個人的固執，都藏著一段無法磨滅的人生履歷；每個人的一言一行，都包含著自己對世界的理解，若能夠掌握對方根深蒂固的認知邏輯，只要簡單的幾句話，就能輕鬆改變一個人。

The classic, much-loved story of Puss in Boots, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. When a young miller's son is given a cat by his father, he doesn't understand what use the cat will be to him except as a pair of furry gloves... But when Puss starts to talk, the miller's son soon learns that his fortune is about to change.With clever Puss in Boots by his side, the pair move up in the world ... but will they be able to outwit a wicked magician and save a kingdom together? A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little hands Part of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs are also out now! Watch out for The Hare and The Hedgehog, which publishes simultaneously Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture b

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.Born into a family of Samoan and Black wrestlers, little Dwayne travelled with his parents and watched his family fight in the ring, but he much preferred the football field to wrestling! He trained hard and worked to become a football player, signing with the Calgary Stampeders as a linebacker. But he was cut from the team after just two months. A natural athlete, Dwayne decided to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and decided to pursue professional wrestling. Taking on the persona of 'The Rock' as a wrestler in the WWE, he won 16 championships and millions of fans. After a huge wrestling career, he tried his hand at acting... and today is one of the biggest film stars that Hollywood has ever seen! This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a b

Mona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help in some of the most unexpected places.The second book in the enchanting Heartwood Hotel series, The Greatest Gift will warm your heart with its endearing characters and exquisite illustrations. Praise for the Magical Animal Adoption Agency series"[This] gentle tale of magic and self-reliance will entertain confident new independent readers. Clover's sweet story is a good next step for lovers of the Magic Tree House."-Kirkus Reviews"Readers will be envious of the world of magic that Clover b

A delirious and gripping story of fatherhood and masculinity, told through the reimagined Greek myth of Daedalus, Icarus, King Minos, Ariadne, and the Minotaur.‘This book will destroy you’– Premee Mohamed, author of The Butcher of the ForestDaedalus of Crete is many things: the greatest architect in the world; the constructor of the Labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur; and the grieving father of Icarus, the boy who plunged into the sea as they flew from the grasp of the tyrannical King Minos.Now, Daedalus seeks to reunite with Icarus in the underworld even as he revisits his own memories of Crete, hoping to understand what went so terribly wrong at the end of his son’s life. Daedalus will confront any terror to see Icarus again – whether it be the vengeful spirit of Minos, the cunning Queen Persephone or the insatiable ghost of the Minotaur.But the truth, stalking Daedalus in the labyrinth of his own heart, might be too monstrous for him to bear . . .Breathtaking and profound, Daeda

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

Dive into amazing true tales about baby sharks, surprising shark friendships, daring shark rescues, swimming with sharks, and more about these fierce and fascinating fish.These 12 fin-tastic true tales about sharks are all the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, making them perfect for bedtime, story time, or any time.Kids come face-to-face with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, and more as each 5-minute story takes them into the wild world of these incredible creatures. Join National Geographic underwater photographer Brian Skerry as he meets sharks with surprising personalities, and learn all about the king of the sea—the great white shark! Illustrated with colorful photographs of one of the planet’s top predators, these awe-inspiring true stories are perfect for any time you’re ready for a jaw-some reading adventure. Shark-crazy kids and other animal lovers will want to dip into this collection of true stories again and again! For more true animal stori

翻開小美人魚五分鐘故事，讓孩子與艾莉兒還有她的朋友們一起來場海底冒險。本書收錄12則精彩的小美人魚故事，絕對會是孩子每天睡前故事的最佳選擇。Read twelve original adventures about Princess Ariel and her friends from Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) in this magical 5-minute storybook collection. Join Ariel as she learns an exciting new dance, discovers mysterious ghost lights under the sea, babysits a little octopus friend- and more! Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time or anytime! Complete your collection with best-selling, fan favorites!5-Minute Disney Princess Stories5-Minute Furry FriendsDisney Bedtime Favorites Storybook CollectionDisney Princess Storybook Collection5-Minute Snuggle Stories5-Minute Disney Pixar Stories5-Minute Star Wars StoriesAnd much more!

The Buddhist Maritime Silk Road recounts the magnificent history of the world of Maritime Buddhism from a diverse range of aspects―the various Buddhist traditions, pilgrims and monks, causes and conditions, norms and rituals, cross-cultural relations between East and West, as well as the intricacies of navigation technology, and migrations of the Austronesian peoples―all remarkable and crucial elements of the transmission of Buddhism brought to new heights of importance.In this book, Dr. Lewis R. Lancaster innovatively shifts the focus to documenting the dynamic networks and systems of interchange in Eurasia, instead of the common approach of historical, event-structured analysis. The fascinating history of the spread of Buddhism begins in the early years of the Common Era, when animal caravans began treading across the inland routes between India and China, evolving as sea routes flourished over centuries. It emerges that Buddhism flowed and thrived along with the beating pulse of the

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t

Unfold the adventure of a lifetime as you travel along the Great Wall of China. This sensational fold-out frieze is more than six-feet long and can be removed and displayed. It features stunning illustrated detail on one side and incredible facts on the other. Get ready for an unforgettable journey across China. From the dusty desert of Gansu province to the rolling waves of the Yellow Sea, this amazing journey takes you past flaming mountains and ancient wonders. Watch out for mighty fortresses, giant pandas and the extraordinary Army of Terracotta Warriors. Along the way you'll discover breathtaking wonders of nature, visit modern China, and see how the traditions and landscape of the Great Wall are changing. You'll also encounter fascinating ancient Chinese monuments and amazing creatures living near the Great Wall. Part of our 'Unfolding Journeys' series. Also available: Unfolding Journeys - Rocky Mountain Explorer , Unfolding Journeys - Amazon Adventure, Unfolding Journeys - Secre

Adapted and illustrated editions of classic Middle Eastern and Asian tales at easy-to-read levels for all ages!Do you want stories with genies, a flying carpet and a magic lamp? Your wish is our command! Join Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad and others on their thrilling adventures. This 10-book set is perfect for young readers to enjoy for a thousand and one nights and beyond ... Suitably adapted and illustrated for younger readers aged 7+.Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!本套書包含以下10個改寫過的故事，並附有插圖Aladdin and the Magic Lamp 阿拉丁神燈Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves 阿里巴巴與40大盜Gulnare of the Sea 海的古納爾Prince Camar and Princess Badoura 卡馬爾王子和巴杜拉公主Sinbad the Sailor 水手辛巴達The Fisherman and the Genie 漁夫與精靈The Magic Horse 神奇的馬The Merchant and the Genie 商人與精靈The Three Princes and the Magic Carpet 三個王子與魔毯Zobeida and the Three Qalandars 佐貝達和三個聖人乞討者

克羅從小生活在與世隔絕的小島上，陪伴她長大的，是撿到她的奧許先生與鄰居瑪姬姨。她不知道自己從哪裡來，也從沒問過太多。但某天夜裡，海的另一端升起一道神祕的火光，讓她心中第一次冒出想要知道「我是誰」的念頭。於是，一段關於追尋與勇氣的旅程悄然展開。《穿越明亮大海》以細膩筆觸描繪一名女孩面對身世之謎的堅定與成長，也是一封寫給「家」的深情之書。- Winner of the 2018 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction -From the bestselling author ofNewbery Honor–winnerWolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea is an acclaimed best book of the year.An NPR Best Book of the Year • A Parents’ MagazineBest Book of the Year• A Booklist Editors' Choice selection • A BookPage Best Book of the Year•A Horn Book Fanfare Selection• A KirkusBest Book of the Year•A School Library JournalBest Book of the Year• A Charlotte Observer Best Book of the Year •A Southern LivingBest Book of the Year• A New York Public LibraryBest Book of the Year“The sight of a campfire on a distant island…proves the catalyst for a series of discoveries and events—some poignant, some frightening—that Ms. Wolk unfolds with uncommon grace.” –The Wall Street Journal★“Crow isa determined and dynamic heroine.”—Publishers Wee

Power and Anxiety in the Kingdom is the first true archival history of modern Saudia Arabia, and the first to track the Wahhabi clergy's path in shaping the modern Saudi state from 1924 to the Bin Salman era. Nadav Samin uses the kingdom's official state records to open an unparalleled window into the inner workings of power and policy in one of the world's most influential and opaque nations. As trusted advisors to the court, the clergy shaped the kingdom's new legal institutions and public culture more than any other interest group. From a position of immense power, authority, and comfort during the first two decades of the monarchy, the Wahhābī clergy lost their exclusive influence in the post-war court, a loss that had global ramifications. Muhammad Bin Salman's dramatic reshaping of Saudi Arabia's religious culture, Samin concludes, was the final step in a long decline that has unfolded across three-quarters of a century. Drawing extensively on Saudi government documents

Enjoy the countdown to Christmas like never before with this inspiring collection of 24 mini books. Collected together in a beautiful hardback case and tie ribbon, each day children can feel the magic of Christmas as they unwrap a new story. Perfect for reading independently or together, uncover the true stories of musicians, authors, designers, and change-makers from throughout history who dared to follow their dreams. With a mini book from the bestselling biography series hidden behind every door, this unique advent calendar can be returned to again all year long. Written by author Maria Isabel S嫕chez Vegara, children will uncover inspiring stories of kindness, resilience, determination, and courage.Discover the incredible lives of bold little dreamers across a host of professions: - Singers and performer, such as Rihanna, Freddie Mercury, and Beyonc?/b>. - Change-makers and activists such as Michelle Obama, Harriet Tubman, and Louis Braille.- Athletes such as Chris Hoy, David Bec

From Salesforce's chief ethical and humane use officer, a prescriptive guide for how to integrate AI into the workplace effectively AI technology has rapidly advanced from automation to generative tools to autonomous agents. Business leaders are increasingly excited about the potential of AI but also worried about the risks. At a time when AI can both radically increase productivity and set off a PR nightmare, where can executives and managers turn for tactical advice that cuts through the hype? Manage the Machine is a practical guide to effectively integrating AI into work, in business domains ranging from sales to corporate strategy to HR. Paula Goldman, chief ethical and humane use officer at Salesforce, shows how to get the best from AI and people working together, with examples from leading companies like Walmart, Grubhub, and Harley-Davidson. She provides clear guidance for determining which tasks can be safely delegated to AI and where humans should take the lead--for example, b

This beautiful box set includes all three books in Suzanne Collins's internationally bestselling Hunger Games trilogy together with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This paperback edition features gorgeous sprayed edges with stencilled artwork. This is a breathtaking collectible perfect for the long-time fan or new Hunger Games reader."I was so obsessed with this book. . .. The Hunger Games is amazing." Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight saga "I couldn't stop reading." Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly "At its best the trilogy channels the political passion of 1984, the memorable violence of A Clockwork Orange, the imaginative ambience of The Chronicles of Narnia and the detailed inventiveness of Harry Potter." New York Times Book Review Pre-order Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth Hunger Games book - releasing March 2025 There is only one rule: kill or be killed. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded b

"Lyrical, mesmerizing, and otherworldly. . . stunning proof that Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today. A beautiful, brutal, monstrous Hollywood fantasy."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoImmortality is just a casting call away. An Amazon Best Book of 2022One of NPR's Best Books of 2022Vulture's #1 Fantasy Novel of 2022Best of Year Selections at Apple Books B&N Booksellers LibraryReads TIME Magazine Oprah Daily The Philadelphia Inquirer Publishers Weekly Buzzfeed Chicago Review of Books LitHub BookRiot Paste Magazine Geek Girl Authority Bookish The Mary Sue New York Public Library Vulture Locus Recommended Reading List Kobo The Quill to Live L. A. Public Library Audible Amazon NPR An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick This edition includes an exclusive reading group guide. It was magic. In every world, it was a kind of magic. "No maids, no funny talking, no fainting flowers." Luli Wei is beautiful, talente

David Card and Alan B. Krueger have already made national news with their pathbreaking research on the minimum wage. Here they present a powerful new challenge to the conventional view that higher minimum wages reduce jobs for low-wage workers. In a work that has important implications for public policy as well as for the direction of economic research, the authors put standard economic theory to the test, using data from a series of recent episodes, including the 1992 increase in New Jersey's minimum wage, the 1988 rise in California's minimum wage, and the 1990-91 increases in the federal minimum wage. In each case they present a battery of evidence showing that increases in the minimum wage lead to increases in pay, but no loss in jobs.A distinctive feature of Card and Krueger's research is the use of empirical methods borrowed from the natural sciences, including comparisons between the "treatment" and "control" groups formed when the minimum wag

Start your engines! Young readers can explore the busy streets of Richard Scarry’s Busytown in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It’s the perfect gift for curious toddlers.Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where everyone has something to do, someone to help, or a place to go! Now little readers can join the fun with four chunky wooden play pieces, including Dingo Dog, Officer Flossy, a pickle car, and more, that move and fit into special spots on each page. Babies and toddlers will love reading along with the story as they help their favorite characters zip, zoom, and vroom around town.Perfect for little hands, the double-sided chunky wooden play pieces are easy to grasp, safe for play, and store neatly in the book’s built-in compartment—making this both a cool storybook and a fun activity!Series Overview: We are publishing two Richard Scarry titles in Fall 2026: Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks in Busytown is a full-color, 12-page b

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險小碧與凱德將進入一個名為「The Between」的超現實維度。這裡的時間與空間感完全不同，是通往最終真相的關鍵試煉。In the fourth installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea, Cad, and their friends continue their quest to restore light on their dark world. Perfect for fans of Amulet and Avatar, this next book dives deeper into the magical world of Irpa, where ancient secrets and adventures abound.After surviving a shipwreck on the Fuerre Sea, Cad washes ashore on the shores of Pellidyr. There, he searches for Lorgon, the Water Spirit, but instead finds the other spirits of Irpa who question if their planet can be saved. One of them offers to help Cad and transports him to A Place Between, a strange liminal realm between the living and the dead, where Cad works to uncover the reason Lorgon summoned them to Pellidyr in the first place. Meanwhile, Bea awakens within the walls of the capital city. While Pellidyr's leader has heard the tales of Bea's derring-do and believes her to be a hero wit

一場橫跨雪原的冒險即將展開！每隔一世代才舉辦一次的「世界之巔大賽」，獲勝者可實現心中最深的願望。小男孩申與好友絲卡毅然參賽，面對的卻是雪怪、海獸與飢餓雪人。然而，他們有個秘密武器——一支由66隻鬥志滿滿的小哈巴狗組成的雪橇隊！由菲利普・瑞夫與莎拉・麥昆泰爾聯手打造，故事熱鬧幽默，搭配豐富插圖，是場歡笑與想像力交織的奇幻旅程。Reeve and McIntyre bring you another rip-roaring read!The Race to the Top of the World! It comes around once in a lifetime, and the prize? Your heart's desire. Shen and Sika can't resist the chance to win, but competition is fierce. The path to victory is littered with snow trolls, sea monsters, and a gang of particularly hungry yetis.But Shen and Sika have something the other contestants don't have. Actually, they have 66 other things; pugs to be exact. That's a 264 paw-powered sled!Bursting with stunning illustration throughout, this is a book not to be missed!

Join Bizzy Bear at the dinosaur park for a ROARSOME adventure in this chunky new board book with five sliding counters! /b>Bizzy Bear is searching for dinosaurs today, and he needs your help! Jump in the jeep and follow the dino tracks by pushing the sliding counters through the story to discover a Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T.Rex and more with the five easy-to-move counters.Learn dinosaur vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking – perfect for babies and toddlers who love dinosaurs and love being in control of the story!Explore, discover and learn with more Bizzy Bear books:Bizzy Bear: Find and Follow: In SpaceBizzy Bear: Find and Follow: On the FarmBizzy Bear: Find and Follow: Under the SeaBizzy Bear: Dinosaur SafariBizzy Bear: My First Sticker Book: Amazing Adventures

本書各實驗之電路盡量簡化，實驗步驟之敘述清楚明暸，使理論與實驗結合，符合科學方法。實驗的內容有：電子儀表操作、二極體整流電路、截波電路與箝位電路、稽納二極體之特性與應用、BJT、電晶體開關、共射極放大器、共基極與共集極放大器、串極放大器、JFET放大器、A類功率放大器及B類功率放大器等

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Look to the sky!High above the ground, generation after generation, Native workers called skywalkers have sculpted city skylines, balancing on narrow beams, facing down terrifying heights and heartbreaking loss. These skywalkers who dared to touch the heavens have built a legacy of landmarks all over the North American continent--and even today, there are Native Americans still climbing up among the clouds, brave enough to walk the sky.With impactful and illuminating prose, Patricia Morris Buckley (Mohawk) tells the soaring story of the remarkable skywalkers, whose bravery and tragedies are warmly captured in moving watercolors by award-winning artist E. B. Lewis (Lenni-Lenape).

想法無限，自己就可以無限。相信自己，就能積極、快樂；全力發揮潛能，心想就會事成！在道家思想裡，沒有什麼是高、低、長、短。當我們外出旅行時，我們可以說旅途很遙遠，因為從Ａ到Ｂ要花四個小時，但若與發射人造衛星上火星相比，卻一點也不遠；而上火星，若要與到仙女座的銀河系相比，那更是小巫見大巫。