Exploding the Creativity Myth

故事，讓人感動的同時，也學到人生的道理！【作者的話】官以甯 從小我就愛看繪本，我發現「故事」可以讓人在感動的同時學到各種人生的道理。除了當個讀者，我也想嘗試透過繪本與讀者溝通，分享自己的想法和領悟，並且用故事描寫大家在生活中遇到的困難，讓我們跟著主角一起學習與成長。 在本書中，我想傳達兩個想法——首先，真正展現我們人品的，更大程度是來自我們的選擇，遠多於我們的能力（It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.）；再者，不管他人怎麼看你，都不要停止做正確的事（Don't stop doing the right thing no matter how others think of you.）。 就像書中主角狐狸小橘面臨的處境，儘管牠善良又喜歡幫助別人，但不管牠做了多少好事，大家依然不相信，認為「狐狸都是壞蛋，所以小橘一定也是壞蛋」。 讓我們一起想想：小橘應該堅持善良的本性嗎？或是乾脆順著大家的成見，當個壞蛋算了？看完繪本，相信大家終於學會了：要用一個人的行為來判斷他的好壞，而不是看外表。而小橘也明白了：要堅持做對的事，因為決定我們未來的，是我們做的「選擇」。【爸爸的話】官振魁那個餵故事書長大的孩子…… 以甯是個用故事養大的孩子。受到汪培珽老師「餵故事書長大的孩子」啟發，當年還是新手爸媽的我們，從月子中心剛回家，就開始每天唸繪本給孩子聽，中英文繪本都唸。 爸爸的床前故事是每晚的重要儀式，上了小學演變成「DADA阿姨説故事」加爸爸唸《西遊記》。等到《西遊記》裡的妖精不再驚奇，「把拔，你自己編一個妖怪」——我們家的私房西遊記於焉登場，每晚準時上演。 即使出差國外網路訊號不好，向客戶告罪一聲後，我們有請孫大聖在越洋電話中克服難關，讓寶貝女兒可以安然入睡——雖然被安慰更多的，是説故事的爸爸。幾年下來，唐三藏師徒額外收服了超過一千位妖怪，「西天」成為遙不可及的夢想，而「故事」也成為我們家的重要夥伴。 一如預期的，孩子飛快地長大了；有點出乎意料的，這個用故事養大的孩子，現在想把自己創作的故事分享給其他的孩子。 這次，那一千個妖怪跟我們夫妻，拉張板凳坐下，一起靜靜欣賞……

Deep in the Trolberg Library is a book that tells of Trolberg and its Trolbergian inhabitants. Take a tour of the city, and learn about its secrets from Hilda herself. Welcome to Trolberg! Whether you're a local searching for a new favourite haunt or a budding first-time visitor hoping to experience the spirit of the city, this guide is a must-read for all explorers of Trolberg, the wilderness, and beyond. Full of handy maps of must-visit locations, top tips for wilderness exploring, and Hilda's very own step-by-step guide to summoning water spirits, you'll soon uncover the charm of this ancient city, a place with history built into every beam and brick.

OMG, oh la la! Join Nikki Maxwell and her BFFs as they jet off to Paris in the fifteenth book in the bestselling Dork Diaries series! Don't miss the rest of the series! Dork Diaries Dork Diaries: Party Time Dork Diaries: Pop Star Dork Diaries: How To Dork Your Diary Dork Diaries: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries: Dear Dork Dork Diaries: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries: OMG! All About Me Diary! Dork Diaries: TV Star Dork Diaries: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries: Drama Queen Dork Diaries: Puppy Love Dork Diaries: Frenemies Forever Dork Diaries: Crush Catastrophe Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama Dork Diaries: Spectacular Superstar

The original heroes from The Lightning Thief are reunited for their biggest challenge yet: getting Percy to college when the gods are standing in his way.After saving the world multiple times, Percy Jackson is hoping to have a normal senior year. Unfortunately, the gods aren't quite done with him. Percy will have to fulfil three quests in order to get the necessary three letters of recommendation from Mount Olympus for college.The first quest is to help Zeus's cup-bearer retrieve his goblet before it falls into the wrong hands. Can Percy, Grover, and Annabeth find it in time?Readers new to Percy Jackson and fans who have been awaiting this reunion for more than a decade will delight equally in this latest hilarious take on Greek mythology.

In Diper Overlode, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Loded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.Can Greg help Loded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper overlode?

The dazzling follow-up to the phenomenal The Book of Stolen Dreams from master storyteller David Farr, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Philip Pullman.Step inside the pages of an immortal adventure...Rachel and Robert have defeated the tyrant Malstain and become the heroes of Krasnia, but all is not how it should be. Robert is swept away with his new friends, leaving Rachel alone to take care of her ailing father, who's lost without their beloved mother.From nowhere, a boy appears knowing the secrets of the hidden blood-red key. For the key is a way into the Hinterland - and Rachel must promise that, as a new key keeper, she will answer when it calls. When a young girl, Elsa Spiegel, is illegally smuggled into the Hinterland, Rachel has no choice but to use her key to save Elsa. But her fate is linked to Krasnia, and Rachel must battle to save her home as she knows it.Praise for The Book of Stolen Dreams:"A new and important voice for young people." Michael Morpurgo"Dazzling!

A powerful and standout sea-life story featuring one very small and determined blue whale from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new friends and perfecting his somersaults and flips in the bay. But one day when Gigantic’s brother, Titan, gets stuck on the sand, it’s down to Gigantic and his smallest sea creature friends to save the day.Can they show it’s possible to be tiny and tough? A swimmingly good story about little fins and big hearts from bestselling author and illustrator, Rob Biddulph. Winner of the Books for Younger Readers category at the 2024 FCBG (Federation of Children's Books) awards! Shortlisted for Children's Picture Book of the Year 2024 by The Week Junior Book Awards!

A brand new Moomin story based on Tove Jansson's classic world and characters, with real letters to open and read.Moomin Mail is an interactive story based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!"Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt! Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise.A treat for Moomin fans old and new, this beautifully-illustrated picture book is sure to be treasured for years to come.

Travel back through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company with 240 pages of art instruction and animation history with Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder. Featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends, the Disney Princess characters, Pixar characters, and so much more, Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder is a must-have collector's item which celebrates beloved animated characters through step-by-step drawing projects, character sketches, and vintage artwork from the Disney archives. Each section of drawing lessons is categorized by decade in Disney history, along with historical context and interesting anecdotes and facts sprinkled throughout. In each decade, learn how Disney animators have drawn the following characters and dozens more: 1920s: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 1930s: Donald Duck, the Big Bad Wolf, and Snow White 1940s: Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Bambi 1950s: Cinderella, Alice, and Tinker Bell 1960s: Cruella De Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Baloo fro

Pop-Up Pals: Trucks is a fun new pop-up board book for toddlers from Priddy Books! This vibrant casebound board book features a different pop-up truck in every spread from a noisy fire truck to an enormous excavator to a busy bus and more. The simple and sturdy pop-ups really bring the vehicles to life as you turn the page and explore scenes around the town. This book features bright and bold illustrations which will make it stand out on any shelf as well as an embossed finish on the cover. Children will love reading the fun rhyming text about each truck as they explore the sturdy pages. Fire Truck: Hear the noisy fire truck and it drives pastRacing to an emergency, speeding fast! The added humour in each scene is sure to make this a favorite with any truck-loving child. Publishing alongside Pop-Up Pals: Animals.

The ghastly Grinch refuses to be moved by the Christmas spirit in this must-have hardback version of Dr. Seuss's classic tale.When he spies the citizens of Who-ville enjoying their Christmas preparations, the Grinch comes down from his cave and makes a dastardly attempt to take all the joy out of the occasion by actually stealing Christmas.With hilarious rhymes and distinctive, original illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.

Count down to Christmas with all your Disney and Pixar friends!Celebrate 100 years of Disney with this wonderful advent calendar packed full of adventures from the world of Disney and Pixar. With 24 books included, you can unwrap a new magical tale every day in the run-up to Christmas!This makes a great alternative to a chocolate advent calendar, and can be used again and again for years to come!Some of the stories you can enjoy this December are:- 101 Dalmatians: The Puppies' First Christmas- Huey, Dewey & Louie's Christmas Wish- Monsters, Inc.: Christmas Laughs- Winnie the Pooh: The Sweetest Christmas- And many, many more!

搭配詞的力量組合套書： 《搭配詞的力量Collocations：名詞篇》 ╳ 《搭配詞的力量Collocations：形容詞篇》 ╳ 《搭配詞的力量Collocations：動詞篇》 托福、雅思口說雙料滿分的王梓沅老師， 因應台灣人學習英語的需求撰寫本套書， 「動詞篇」、「形容詞篇」、「名詞篇」三書合體， 讓您擺脫台式英文，活用英文， 自此應考、商務、交友所向無敵！ ◆專業誠心推薦 哥倫比亞大學英語教學權威 ZhaoHong Han教授 早稻田大學社會語言學權威 飯野公一教授 ◆什麼是搭配詞？什麼時候會用到搭配詞？ 你知道嗎？中文說「機率很大」時，英文用「chances are high」來表示；中文的「治癒感冒」，英文母語人士常說「shake off a cold」；中文的牛排煎到「很硬」，英文使用「tough」；而中文的「獲得成功」，英文用「achieve success」來表示；中文的「改掉習慣」，英文母語人士常說「break the habit」；中文「違法、違規」、「違背承諾」的「違背」，英文使用「break」。 上述這樣一個「單字」加上「慣用法」所形成的固定詞組，我們統稱為「搭配詞」，如果搭配詞太少，使用英文容易語塞或出現「台式英文」。 ◆搭配詞如何給你力量？為何搭配詞那麼重要呢？ 在學習英文的道路上，你曾遇過以下困擾嗎？ 想要講一句話，但是語塞講不出來，因為「不知道要用什麼字表達心中所想的東西」。 有時會覺得自己的英文看似「字字是英文」，但其實「句句不是英文」，不知如何道地、精準地使用英文。 知道的單字不少，但是真的用出來的總是那些。 如果以上問題你都感同身受，代表你非常需要這本書！ 有了搭配詞，你不會再害怕開口說英文，說英文就像是呼吸一樣自然；出國在外，跟外國人交談再也不用支支吾吾，很順利地就能講出流利的句子。這，就是搭配詞的力量。 有別於一般搭配詞辭典過度厚重、資訊繁多、不適合學習者研讀，本書系統性地整理出台灣人最需要的搭配詞用法，從此擺脫「字字是英文，句句非英文」！ ◆《搭配詞的力量Collocations：名詞篇》 《搭配詞的力量Collocations：名詞篇》總共精選最常用的119個名詞，讀完本書就會發現，名詞不只是名詞！當名詞前後加上了動詞、形容詞及慣用法，就形成了一個固定詞組，也就是搭配詞。 例： 1. 搭配

"Ink-stained Splendor ---Lillian Don's World of Enchanting Calligraphy " is a carefully crafted work of calligraphy art and literary works by the calligrapher Lillian Don, featuring her calligraphic skills and unique creations. This book showcases a collection of Tang and Song poetry, famous quotes, personal reflections, travel anecdotes, and inner thoughts, presenting artistic expressions from various fields through beautiful fonts and exquisite craftsmanship.In her book, Lillian Don utilizes brush, ink, paper, and inkstone as mediums, employing her proficient calligraphy skills and artistic insights to transform classical Tang and Song poetry and famous quotes into magnificent typographic art. She conveys poetic sentiment and wisdom through her calligraphic works, seamlessly merging words with skill and offering readers a dual enjoyment of visual and spiritual pleasure.Furthermore, The book also showcases Lillian Don's personal reflections and travel anecdotes. She uses calligraphy t

Emotions and learning how to handle them are an important part of a child’s social emotional development. Guess the Emotions invites young readers to see how the characters on each page react to feeling a certain emotion. Each full-page spread introduces a different emotion, such as feel scared because of thunder; feeling angry because a child had a toy taken away; what we look like when we feel sad; things that make us happy; and advice on how to handle different emotions. Each spread contains 7 flaps with the answer hidden beneath. Children will love to open and explore the 35 flaps throughout the book. With adorable, full-color illustrations throughout, Guess the Emotions is the perfect interactive book to introduce young children to the complex topic of emotions.

The perfect Christmas gift or stocking filler for all Bluey fans!Join Bluey and family for loads of fun in this jam-packed annual!This brilliant annual is full of activities, stories and games to play. It's perfect for keeping little ones entertained for hours!Make Bluey part of your Christmas!Don't miss these other Bluey BooksBluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah SantaBluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Hooray It's Christmas Sticker Activity

Dive into the hit series in this deluxe hardcover that showcases exclusive content related to the making of the Disney+ show Moon KnightSteven Grant, a mild-mannered man who lives a mundane life, is plagued by blackouts and memories of a life separate from his own. But after one fateful encounter, Steven learns that he shares a body with Marc Spector—a former mercenary and the ruthless avatar of Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon and vengeance. With their enemies converging on them, Steven must learn how to adapt to this revelation and work with his alter ego as other godly motives come into play. Continuing their popular ART OF series of tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated series.

歷經了重重情關的禹勝賢和金鍾燦終成眷屬， 兩人的感情也在一次次的深♂入♂交♂流♂中逐漸升溫！ 「我今天要插到底。」 面對天賦異稟的小組長， 純情小狗狗菊花一緊， 懊悔道：「小組長不要…！」 緊接而來的便是AR企劃公開招募， 實習期間努力學習並找到了人生志向的禹勝賢準備應戰， 金鍾燦也為了幫助戀人而日夜加緊輔導， 一切都如火如荼地進行著， 卻有一幫早就看金鍾燦不爽的上司正在虎視眈眈， 禹勝賢的轉正之路充滿了荊棘， 最後能否戀情職場兩得意？ 本書收錄五篇番外，甜蜜爆表、肉香四溢！ ※由moscareto老師同名暢銷小說改編，ZEC老師傾情繪製！ ※小狗乖乖，把腿開開，上司男友幫你開🌼 ※純情小狗狗本來想大聲斥責的，無奈上司實在太🍆驚🍆人૮ ⚆ﻌ⚆ა！ ※第3集特裝版特別收錄由EBOOK封面製作的實用精美周邊，快來把小組長和小狗狗帶回家٩(◦`꒳´◦)۶ ※本書英文亦名《The New Recruit》。 ※本書內容同韓版。 ♨大人氣韓漫中文版終篇火熱來襲♨ BL改編劇熱烈討論中！ 韓國高人氣職場戀愛代表作！ 冰山菁英上司攻╳乖巧奶狗實習生受 攜手相伴邁向幸福大結局， 一起嘗遍人生中的酸甜苦辣！ 令人血脈賁張的電話Play來襲～ 你準備好了嗎？

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! From beloved powerhouse author Katherine Applegate comes The One and Only Ruby, starring the adorable baby elephant from the Newbery Medal–winning modern classic The One and Only Ivan and its bestselling sequel, The One and Only Bob.In the way that only Katherine Applegate could craft, this highly anticipated novel in verse is the perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, poignant and sweet, with beautiful black-and-white interior illustrations from artist Patricia Castelao.Ruby’s story picks up a few months after the events of The One and Only Bob as her caretaker from the elephant orphanage in Africa where she grew up is visiting. Seeing him again brings back a flood of memories of her life before the circus, and she recounts the time she spent in the African savannah to Ivan and Bob.

With a delicate foiled cover, exclusive board and sprayed edge design, as well as an exclusive interview with Colleen and her mother, don't miss this beautiful collector's edition. Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town where she grew up-she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business.And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily.And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn't hurt. Lily can't get him out of her head. But Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing.Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his "no dating" rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. As questions about her new relat

A special 10 year anniversary edition of Sugarlump and the Unicorn, featuring bonus content from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks and an extra-special foiled cover!Celebrate 10 years of Sugarlump and the Unicorn, written and illustrated by the bestselling partnership, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, with this special foiled-cover anniversary edition featuring the much-loved story and brand new bonus content.When Sugarlump the rocking horse longs to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes grants his wish and turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant . . .Includes a specially written letter, images and photos from the author and illustrator about how they came up with the idea for the story and characters.Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a

Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She's left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn.The House of Night, too, is surrounded by enemies. Raihn's own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom-and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she'll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father's greatest secrets.But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and fa

《更大的訊息：與大衛．霍克尼跨世紀的藝術對話》原裝精印．全球首發最新中文版火花四射、妙趣橫生，歷時15年（1999~2014），淺白幽默卻處處啟發人心的藝界對話錄。本書是2016年全球最新修訂版，國際畫壇最具影響力、引領近半世紀風潮的現代藝術大師霍克尼與英國藝評家蓋福特熱情開講，同時收錄霍克尼從學生時代至今重要作品，對應跨世紀視覺文化演變，展現與時俱進的動人創作軌跡。「畫圖能讓人看清楚的看見事物，並且不斷深入。圖像化作情感穿過身體，進入大腦，留在記憶裡，再由雙手進行傳播。藝術家都是工人，無時無刻不在工作，而剩下來的一點點時間，也只是剛好睡覺而已。」──David Hockney ．超過180張全彩作品集結。 ．橫跨15年的精采談藝錄。 ．英國藝術教父David Hockney唯一一本對談式著作。 ．收錄近至2014年的最新畫作。大衛．霍克尼（David Hockney）是英國史上繼盧西安．弗洛伊德（Lucian Freud, 1922~2011）之後，第二位被英國女王頒發功績勳章的藝術家。世人稱之為「最受歡迎的在世畫家」（The World’s Most popular living painter）。其作品風格綺麗，廣受愛戴。然而，不僅如此，他也是一位言語犀利、對藝術充滿獨到見解的思想家。本書記錄了霍克尼與知名藝評家馬丁．蓋福特（Martin Gayford）長達十五年的對談，從這些生動的訪談之中，霍克尼以特有的熱情、智慧與幽默感，暢談他一生追尋的繪畫意義。世界如何透過藝術家之眼，呈現在平面的畫布上，不只是畫家的課題，而是個哲學議題。霍克尼指出，繪畫的本意就是讓人更加、更加清楚地觀看世界。繪畫的媒材──從洞穴壁畫到iPad，是否讓人類的觀看改變？人類所製造出來的各種圖像，如何與真實世界連繫？科技和文明是否一再撼動藝術家的創作方式？我們能否再次學會如何單純享受「觀看」之樂，徹底欣賞一張臉龐、一次日出，或是一棵樹？在這本妙趣橫生的書中，藝術大師們如梵谷、卡拉瓦喬、維梅爾、莫內、畢卡索，都是作者與霍克尼的絕佳話題，他們睿智風趣的談話也觸及霍克尼的私人生活，與對家鄉的濃烈情感。與霍克尼來往的同輩藝術家如攝影大師卡蒂爾．布列松，或大製片家比利．懷德，也是他熱愛提及的人物。這本書無疑是霍克尼的一幅自畫像，更是本世紀最有影響力的、關於人類創造力與世界本質的探索之作。【深

★ 漫威電影《尚氣》動作創作及武術兵器顧問、國際特種部隊客席教練――戴志良 著！SILAT武術於2019年獲聯合國教科文組織列入世界非物質文化遺產，本書從SILAT武術世界的起源說起，與讀者一起探索SILAT武術的文化。詳盡分析技擊心法五元素：擊、控、破、誘、迷，講解武術的自我修為與傳承。收錄超過300張攻防實戰相片，拆解徒手及兵器訓練，圖文並茂解釋備戰姿態、技擊形態、攻防對拆等技術，示範運用虎爪刀、短棍等兵器的攻防法，大大提升技擊術及防衛力，揭開SILAT武術的神秘面紗。作者Evan亦分享SILAT對電影業的影響，憑着SILAT武術，Evan獲MARVEL STUDIOS漫威電影工作室邀請加入《尚氣與十環傳奇》電影動作創作組，到澳洲實景進行動作創作，並擔任武術及兵器顧問，在書中亦寫下與電影製作團隊拍攝的點滴。好評推薦：「戴師傅對其他拳種，包括拳擊、散打等，也具深厚認識和實戰經驗，尤鍾情印尼武術，曾多次到國外舉辦武術研討會，更為Marvel所邀，成《尚氣》武術動作團隊一員。本書籌備數載，習者人手一本，定必受用無窮，獲益良多。」――伍智恒師傅，香港電台《修行》及《功夫傳奇》專訪武術家「Evan戴志良，就是香港近十年間，其中一位最突出的後起之秀，可以把SILAT這套東南武術運用得揮灑自如，別樹一幟，確實令我印象深刻。戴師傅對SILAT武術的熱誠更是不能想像，閑談間察覺到由他的學武背景、學功夫心得，對此門武術的認知、用心研究，及後設計學習系統等，都顯示出他對武術十分熱誠，無不是想將此武術得以傳承下去。」――楊永勣師傅，PVT純詠春「東南亞武藝具有極其獨特的實戰內涵，可惜相關的華文專著少之又少；今欣聞Evan戴志良師傅執筆《技擊解碼》一書，公開分享其豐富知識與心得，絕對值得收藏細讀！」――喬靖夫師傅，小說作家、魔杖教練「Pencak Silat is a kind of culture that can become the main reference for people's "inside", for people to find the balance between body, mind, and feeling contributing to a good way of life. Guru Evan is good martial artist and goo

以文藝復興時代名作〈雅典學院〉為本， 介紹畫中登場的古希臘哲學家生平故事及核心理論。 融入名畫中隱藏的意義和象徵，從圖片輕鬆進入哲學世界。 『古代、中世紀、文藝復興和近代， 還有哲學、科學和藝術，都在這幅偉大的畫中相遇， 這是美麗的文明資產，也是對哲學的絕讚祝福與致敬。』 文藝復興時代的天才畫家拉斐爾，受教皇儒略二世之託，為其辦公室的四個房間繪製濕壁畫。在代表智慧的「簽字廳」中，〈雅典學院〉（The School of Athens）跨越幾百年的時間長河，將古希臘哲學家招喚聚集，在此進行美麗且悠閒的世界觀對話，並以當時尚未普及的透視法繪製，完成這幅歌頌西方文明智慧的經典大作。 『由雅典學院的哲學家們親自帶路， 引領你進入充滿魅力的古典哲學世界。』 ▲蘇格拉底之所以高喊：「認識你自己！」可能是因為他認為人生的主人是你自己，所以人生的最大課題就是溫暖地審視自己。 ▲柏拉圖的理想主義，與亞里斯多德的現實主義，在光譜兩端互相激辯，經過兩千年，仍是影響當今世界運轉的兩個主要觀點。 ▲伊比鳩魯認為，從一個人重視什麼樣的快樂，可以看出那個人將什麼視為幸福且重要的價值。 ▲第歐根尼夢想著自由幸福的一生，並且認為所有世俗和人為的東西都會妨礙人類原有的幸福，所以他遠離這些東西生活。 【本書特色】 ◎以經典名畫講哲學，哲學零基礎者也會感興趣的哲普書。 ◎內容出自深受好評的南韓國高中生哲學講座及線上課程，跟著古典哲學大師們一起探討人生切身的大小問題。 ◎本書精選與時代背景有關或對西洋哲學有深遠影響的理論，讀者可一併了解西方哲學的傳統，如哲學的起源、理想主義和現實主義、一元論和二元論等，以及古希臘和中世紀的思想基礎差異。 ◎除了介紹哲學家生平及理論核心，也描述哲學家和時代的交互影響，以及〈雅典學院〉中的哲學家穿著、表現手法，和拉斐爾的創作過程⋯⋯成功結合哲學、歷史和藝術。

榮獲│公理商業圖書獎Axiom Business Book Awards│商業技術類選書 在這個世界，每一個跳動點，都是程式與交易員的無聲較量！ 高頻交易商與演算法如何撼動當代金融？ 他們是誰？又如何靠全球市場交易單上的訊號獲利？ 一個演算法針對股票指數期貨的訊號反應速度有多快（比如說針對價格變動做出反應的速度）， 即決定了該演算法將能獲利還是虧損。 在當今的金融市場中，經紀人面對面買賣股票的交易大廳逐漸被閃電般快速的電子交易系統所取代，以演算法執行大量的交易。《光速交易》講述了這個史詩般的轉變。作者展示了如何在一九九年代、在當時美國金融體系聲名狼藉的情況下，一種新的交易方法──自動化高頻交易或稱HFT──如何展露頭角並傳播到世界各地。HFT為全球交易帶來了全新的效率，但也引發了一場無情的速度競賽，導致了一場HFT演算法之間有系統地、暗中的較勁。 在HFT的世界中，時間以毫微秒（十億分之一秒）為單位，而在毫微秒中最快的訊號──真空中的光──只能傳播三十公分，或者大約一英尺。這使得HFT對將計算機伺服器連接到交易所系統的電纜的長度和傳輸容量以及在計算機數據中心之間傳輸訊號的微波塔的位置非常敏感。透過與高頻交易員、提供他們技術和通訊能力的人員、交易所工作人員、監管機構和其他眾多人300多次的訪談，本書揭示了為了加快交易速度的各個層面所需付出的努力。他研究了一些市場上的大銀行如何應對來自HFT公司的挑戰，以及交易所有時如何設計技術系統以支持某些類型的演算法，而非其他類型的演算法。 本書也與市面許多的商業財經書不同，《光速交易》專注於HFT的物質性、政治和經濟特徵，採訪了三百多位業內及相關專業人士，他們共同在作者的研究中打造出了一幅監管者╱造市商╱大投資銀行、小型程式交易商與自動化投資間的全攻防紀錄，堪稱解釋最尖端技術的金融社會學鉅著；以獨特視角詳述了HFT行業對全球金融的影響，以及它在未來將引領我們至何方。 │書評推薦│ 黛安．科伊爾╱Diane Coyle，經濟學家、著有《GDP的多情簡史》： 我喜歡這本書……《光速交易》精彩而詳盡地說明了為什麼物質現實對虛擬結果很重要，反之，對金融市場也很重要。每個對現代金融有絲毫興趣的人都應該讀一讀。 大衛．史塔克╱David Stark，著有企業組織行為書籍《The Performance Complex》： 要了解高頻交易的新

Deep in the library is a book that tells of giants and elves, woffs and deer foxes, and all manner of creatures from the Wilderness to the center of Trolberg. Those who wish to learn will glean all the knowledge they need from Hilda's own copy of this fascinating compendium of beasts and spirits. For fans of Netflix's hit animated Hilda series, this gorgeous guide to creatures from tiny to giant will keep young adventurers spellbound, with a behind-the-scenes bestiary that teaches Hilda fans everything they'll want to know about the fauna of Trolberg, featuring trivia and brand new art! A perfect companion book to Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide.

Push, pull, slide . . . and help protect our planet with simple actions around your home in this interactive board book from the Go Green! seriesThe Go Green! series gives young ones an early introduction to eco awareness by highlighting simple actions we can all do at home. Find out how we make our homes more Earth-friendly by conserving water, recycling, and composting. With tabs to slide and things to hide, going green has never been so much fun!

A fabulous foiled edition celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the publication of STICK MAN by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Stick Man lives in the family tree With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man.A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire! Will he ever get back to the family tree? A wonderfully funny story from the author and illustrator of The Gruffalo and ZOG, which have all been made into animated films shown on BBC1 This perfect gift book is a journey through the seasons with a gloriously festive Christmas Eve ending

改編自大家熟悉的Fly Guy，有熟悉的故事主角提高學習興趣，有故事內容讓學發音不無聊，有精心編寫的句子讓小讀者不知不覺練習相同的發音規則，加上兩本練習本做自我評量，並搭配CD跟線上音檔Storyplus，是學習自然發音的好選擇。本套組包含Fly Guy Phonics Boxed Set (10書+2習作本+1CD+Storyplus)Buzz into reading with Fly Guy!Chock-full of engaging illustrations from the iriginal Fly Guy series, each book is designed to help build a beginning readers' confidence. Kids are engaged to sound words out and even try their own hand at spelling and writing. This set includes ten books, two workbooks, an audio CD and read-along audiobooks.01. Come Back Fly Guy (Short A)(Book1)02. What Is That Smell Fly Guy? (Short E)(Book 2)03. Fly Guy's Thrilling Tricks (Short I)(Book 3)04. Fly Guy Goes to the Pet Shop (Short O)(Book4)05. Fly Guy's Stuck (Short U)(Book 5)06. Get in the Game Fly Guy! (Long A)(Book 6)07. Meet Buzz and Fly Guy (Long E)(Book 7)08. Fly Guy Dines (Long I)(Book 8)09. Fly Guy's Home at Last (Long O)(Book 9)10. Fly Guy Meets a Cute Girl (Long U)(Book 10)11. Fly Guy Workbook 1 - Short Vowel Sounds for A, E, I,

後疫情旅遊資料最新版全面採訪 X 更新第一手訊息最完整詳實的「洛杉磯・舊金山・拉斯維加斯」玩樂資訊就看這一本！「如果我在洛杉磯，我會既安全又溫暖，在如此的冬日中，懷抱著加州夢。」 ~ The Mamas & the Papas - California Dreamin「如果你要去舊金山，別忘了在髮間插上花朵；如果你要去舊金山，你會遇到和善的人們。」~ Scott McKenzie – San Francisco「外太空應該是最遙遠的邊界，卻製造於好萊塢的地下室。奧德蘭星並不遠，這是Californication。」 ~ Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication「帶著心痛前去加利福尼亞，有人告訴我那裡有個女孩，她的眼中充滿愛，她的髮間有鮮花。」~ Led Zeppelin - Going to California「加利福尼亞，於是我們落入閃耀的大海，那重量將你的心拉下，將我帶到我所需要的地方。」~ U2 - California (There Is No End To Love) 找出你最喜歡的加州旋律與節奏關於加州的歌有千百首，哪一首最能代表你心目中的加州印象？♬ 加州有的時候很重金屬迪士尼樂園、六旗魔幻山、環球影城、納氏草莓園、海洋世界……加州有許多充滿瘋狂與歡樂的主題樂園，加上內華達的拉斯維加斯，刺激過癮的雲霄飛車、創意驚人的遊樂設施、熱鬧無比的聲光表演，就像金屬搖滾華麗狂野的速彈、震撼帶勁的鼓點，每一刻都讓人忍不住跟著飆聲尖叫！♬ 加州有的時候就像位流行巨星別忘了，加州的好萊塢就是專門製造流行的地方——比佛利山、星光大道、日落大道、馬里布，光是走在這些星光熠熠的街道上，就感覺自己好像明星光環加身。而加州各地的暢貨中心，更是讓人用平民的花費就得以買到名牌好貨，輕輕鬆鬆成為時尚界的天王天后。♬ 加州有的時候很抒情身為美國特色獨具的一州，加州擁有許多舉世聞名的地標風景：金門大橋、九曲花街、漁人碼頭、好萊塢白色標誌，漫步在這樣的背景中，就好像走進上個世紀的西洋經典情歌裡，輕快而歡娛，慵懶而柔情，整個世界都籠罩在加利福尼亞蜜糖般的陽光下。♬ 加州有的時候很古典離開城市，來到優勝美地、死谷、巨杉等國家公園，

Picking up immediately after Loki steals the Tesseract (again), he finds himself called before the Time Variance Authority, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space, forced to answer for his crimes against the timeline and given a choice: face deletion from reality or assist in catching an even greater threat. Follow the god of chaos through exclusive concept art and behind the scenes interviews in this keepsake art book.

Franklin Booth: Silent Symphony is a massive, 304-page book featuring over 400 pieces that span the artist's entire career.Accompanying photos of Franklin Booth (1874-1948), his family, friends andcolleagues--along with illustrations by his peers and inspirations--add nearly fiftymore images. A new essay by the award-winning illustrator and professor AliceA. Carter delves into Booth's life. This biography highlights his childhood inIndiana, family life and the earliest days of his professional career, his roadtrips, studio life and teaching career with intimate stories and much more.Quotes of first-hand encounters with Booth by his students, friends and fellowartists also are shared.Pen-and-ink drawings cover afifty-year span--from Booth's earliest days to his final works. These include hisstory illustrations for top magazines of the time, plus a diverse and rareassortment of pieces made for poems, advertisements and prints. Bookillustrations completed in color as well as pen-and-ink a

This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas.From Earth’s inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for an aound-the-world adventure...Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form. Find out about wind, rain, and extreme weather on Earth’s surface. Explore Earth’s habitats, and meet the plants and animals that call them home. Finally, find out about how our planet is under threat, and what you can do to protect it.Packed with fun facts and colorful illustrations, My Very Important Earth Encyclopedia will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 11. Today I Will Fly!2. Watch Me Throw the Ball!3. Can I Play Too?4. Let's Go For a Drive!5. I Really Like Slop!An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 2 1. I Am Going!2. We Are in a Book!3. I Broke My Trunk!4. Listen to My Trumpet!5. I'm a Frog!An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 3 1.There is a Bird on Your Head!2.Are You Ready to Play Outside?3.Elephants Cannot Dance!4.Should I Share My Ice Cream?5.I Will Take a Nap!An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 41. My Friend is Sad2. I Love My New Toy3. Pigs Make Me Sneeze4. A Big Guy Took My Ball5. My New Friend is So Fun An Elephant and Piggie Biggie! 51. I Am Invited to a Party!2. I Will Surprise My Friend!3. Happy Pig Day!4. Waiting Is Not Easy!5. The Thank You Book

Bestselling philosophy book is reimagined for the first time as a graphic novelOne day, young Sophie finds a letter addressed to her that contains only one question: “Who are you?” Then there’s another one asking, “Where does the world come from?” The sender of these letters remains a mystery, but the questions intrigue Sophie. This is the beginning of a strange correspondence that will lead the young girl on a coming-of-age quest to meet major figures of philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Descartes, Hegel, Sartre, etc.). In the first volume, Sophie begins by questioning the philosophers of Antiquity and goes all the way to those of the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods. This is the first of two volumes. In the second volume, she discovers metaphysical doubt while continuing on her way to modern times. This comic book adaptation of Jostein Gaarder’s original book breathes new life into a cult classic.

For the fifth time ever, best friends Elephant and Piggie have five BIGGIE adventures in one book!From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, this BIGGIE bind-up of Elephant & Piggie adventures will make readers want to celebrate!This bind-up includes the titles: I Am Invited to a Party!; I Will Surprise My Friend!; Happy Pig Day!; Waiting Is Not Easy!; and The Thank You Book.For the fifth time ever, best friends Elephant and Piggie have five BIGGIE adventures in one book!From award-winning, best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems, this BIGGIE bind-up of Elephant & Piggie adventures will make readers want to celebrate!This bind-up includes the titles: I Am Invited to a Party!; I Will Surprise My Friend!; Happy Pig Day!; Waiting Is Not Easy!; and The Thank You Book.

Visit the hospital with Spot in this informative lift-the-flap board book! Join Spot and his friends as they go to the hospital to visit Tom, who has hurt his leg. The hospital is a busy place, and when the group reaches the children's ward, it seems that Spot has disappeared! Where has he gone? With bold, simple design, and plenty of humor, this Spot adventure is full of unexpected lift-the-flap surprises and all the fun that has made the original Where's Spot? a children's classic.

Christmas is joy that is overflowingIt's sparkling eyes and faces glowing. Christmas is sharing the laughter and funAnd being with family, old and young. Two adorable reindeers discover the true meaning of Christmas in Emma Dodd's enchanting celebration of this wonderful time of year.This padded board book is the perfect present to unwrap and read along with your loved ones this festive season.

The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much. Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes.He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with EVERYTHING. But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start.And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos. At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams... or will it? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves