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Crawl inside the curious world of ants with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6-9!Ants are scurrying, social creatures with unique abilities to carry huge loads, work as a team, and fiercely protect their colony. This book gives you a microscopic look into the hidden world of ants, answering all your big questions about our small, hardworking neighbors. Learn fun facts about flat headed Turtle Ants, wide-eyed Gigantiops, and many more. Explore colorful photos and cool profiles on how big each ant is, what they eat, where they're found, and more!Get up close and underground with: A look inside the anthill--Discover which jobs each ant has in its colony, how they communicate, how they build their homes, and how they fight.Vibrant photographs--Get up close and personal with bright, colorful photos of dozens of different types of ants.Off-the-page projects--Become an ant ambassador with instructions for making your very own ant farm and tips on ant watching in the wild.Discover al

WHO AM I?A devastating dungeon break at his sister’s high school is quickly taken care of by Jinwoo...but not before he confirms that magic beasts no longer register him as a human. What’s more, the deceased Byunggu Min sends him a cryptic warning from beyond the grave: Jinwoo’s powers are more frightening than he knows. Left with too many questions and very few answers, his final hope lies in the key to the Cartenon Temple. Jinwoo’s determined to find out who—or what—he’s become, and to do so, he’s prepared to return to where it all began!

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本書有系統的介紹Arduino所有內部控制及說明，可使讀者學習到嵌入式系統核心及精髓，並有精心設計範例及進階應用可延伸學習，循序漸進加以解說每個程式的內容與觀念。本書分為基礎篇與進階篇，基礎篇為第1～6章內容，分別為：第1章嵌入式系統、第2章認識Arduino、第3章Arduino程式語言、第4章Arduino的函式、第5章常見的I/O裝置(I)、第6章常見的I/O裝置(II)；進階篇為第7～13章內容，分別為：第7章中斷、第8章定時器、第9章脈衝寬度調變、第10章串列通訊、第11章串列通訊I2C、第12章串列通訊SPI、第13章睡眠模式與電源管理。本書適合大學、科大資工、電子、電機系「嵌入式系統」課程使用。

當生活的碎浪拍上繭居女子拒絕踏出的家門。 For anyone who has lost hope, Meredith will help you find it . . .Pre-order the most uplifting and unforgettable debut of the summerNAMED 'ONE TO WATCH' IN GRAZIA, CULTUREFLY, THE BOOKSELLER AND BY THE BBC'Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful' MARIAN KEYES'Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely.It's such a pleasure to spend time in Meredith's world' DAISY BUCHANAN'Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much!' JANE FALLON________Meredith Maggs hasn't left her house in 1,214 days. But she insists she isn't alone.She has her cat, Fred.Her friend Sadie visits when she can. There's her online support group, StrengthInNumbers. She has her jigsaws, favourite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson, the internet, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories for company.But something's about to change.First, new friends Tom and Celeste burst into her life, followed by an estranged sister she hasn't spoken to

她們的友誼來得火熱又猛烈，只是，背叛也將隨夏日而至。From the incomparable Meg Rosoff, bestselling author of How I Live Now and The Great Godden, comes an alluring coming-of-age tale about the summer that changes everything.New York City. June, 1982. When eighteen-year-old Beth arrives in Manhattan for a prestigious journalism internship, everything feels brand new – and not always in a good way. A cockroach-infested sublet and a disaffected roommate are the least of her worries, and she soon finds herself caught up with her fellow interns – preppy Oliver, ruthless Dan and ridiculously cool, beautiful, wild Edie.Soon, Beth and Edie are best friends – the sort of heady, all-consuming best-friendship that's impossible to resist. But with the mercury rising and deceit mounting up, betrayal lies just around the corner. Who needs enemies … when you have friends like these?From bestselling, award-winning author Meg Rosoff comes a gritty, intoxicating novel about a summer of unforgettable firsts: of independence, lies,

It was a story that Cassie Bowman couldn't resist:Lore Rivera loved two men - until one of them shot the other...'A special novel' CHRIS WHITAKER'One of the summer's buzziest debut novels' GOODREADS'A fantastic debut' WASHINGTON POST'I absolutely loved it' ASHLEY AUDRAIN'A masterful work of suspense' POPSUGAR*****Lore Rivera was married to two men at once, until on a baking hot day in 1986, one of them found out and shot the other. A secret double life, a tragic murder. That's the story the world knows.It's not the story that fascinates Cassie Bowman.Carrying the weight of her own family tragedy, true-crime writer Cassie wants to know more about the mysterious woman at the heart of it all, Lore.How did one woman fall in love with two different men? How did she balance the love and the lies?To her surprise, Cassie finds that Lore is willing to talk. To finally tell her heartbreaking story - about how a dance became an affair; how a marriage became a murder.As the two women grow closer,

The follow-up to bestseller All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys. I know your day is feeling greybut it won't always be this way.And everyone alive can saythey've felt the way you do today.We all have bad days, bad days do pass. From creative superstars Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys comes a message of hope that we can depend upon and live by: bad days pass, and no matter what happens, we are deserving of love. An uplifting and healing book that every family needs in an era of overwhelming change.

Little Lion is a fact-filled picture book story based on the everyday adventures of a Lion Cub and their WILD family.Learn what different members of the lion family get up to, and how the fun and games of a little lion help them develop the vital survival skills they will need to use later on in life. This charming celebration of Lions will show children just how extraordinary these animals are and is a reminder that it is up to us to care for our planet and its creatures.This adorable story is followed by a fun factivity section packed with craft projects, case studies and a quiz section at the back of the book, so you can put everything you have learnt about Little Lion and their family to the test.In the Really Wild Families series, based on the everyday adventures of wild animals, discover what the littlest members of the family get up to! Through their eyes we will explore the habitats, family dynamics and how they play, grow and survive as a family.

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

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品名：KOH-I-NOOR 炭精筆材質：色料、木頭包裝規格：H17.5xW0.8xD0.8cm(測量有±2mm誤差值)數量：1支款式：紅磚色保存期限：妥善保存無期限適用年齡：九歲以上用途：彩繪、繪畫、創作使用使用方法：拆封即可使用注意事項：●請勿將筆尖對準他人及眼睛，以免發生危險●使用剪刀或削筆器等相關工具時，應有家長陪同以免小朋友受傷●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下●請勿放置於幼兒易取處●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑●內有細小配件，請勿放入口中，以免誤食●九歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用●三歲以下兒童不宜商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

品名：KOH-I-NOOR 炭精筆材質：色料、木頭包裝規格：H17.5xW0.8xD0.8cm(測量有±2mm誤差值)數量：1支款式：淺咖啡保存期限：妥善保存無期限適用年齡：九歲以上用途：彩繪、繪畫、創作使用使用方法：拆封即可使用注意事項：●請勿將筆尖對準他人及眼睛，以免發生危險●使用剪刀或削筆器等相關工具時，應有家長陪同以免小朋友受傷●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下●請勿放置於幼兒易取處●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑●內有細小配件，請勿放入口中，以免誤食●九歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用●三歲以下兒童不宜商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

品名：KOH-I-NOOR 炭精筆材質：色料、木頭包裝規格：H17.5xW0.8xD0.8cm(測量有±2mm誤差值)數量：1支款式：深咖啡保存期限：妥善保存無期限適用年齡：九歲以上用途：彩繪、繪畫、創作使用使用方法：拆封即可使用注意事項：●請勿將筆尖對準他人及眼睛，以免發生危險●使用剪刀或削筆器等相關工具時，應有家長陪同以免小朋友受傷●請勿放置於潮濕處或高溫日照下●請勿放置於幼兒易取處●請勿接近火源以及腐蝕性溶劑●內有細小配件，請勿放入口中，以免誤食●九歲以下兒童請在成人監護下使用●三歲以下兒童不宜商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

From the author of the bestselling phenomenon The Hare with Amber EyesAs you may have guessed by now, I am not in your house by accident. I know your street rather well. The Camondos lived just a few doors away from Edmund de Waal's forebears.Like de Waal's family, they were part of belle époque high society. They were also targets of anti-Semitism. Count Moïse de Camondo created a spectacular house filled with art for his son to inherit.Over a century later, de Waal explores the lavish rooms and detailed archives and, in a haunting series of letters addressed to Camondo, he tells us what happened next. 'Illuminating... A wonderful tribute to a family and to an idea' Guardian'Letters to Camondo immerses you in another age...Dazzling' Financial Times

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure And this time the best friends are headed somewhere no monster has ventured before: school Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've been spending their days playing together. But some days, Boy leaves and Monster is alone. Wanting to learn more about where his friend goes, Monster makes a plan to go with Boy to . . . school There, Monster meets Boy's teacher and classmates, learns about cubbies and the sharing circle, and even helps solve a mystery when a pet hedgehog goes missing. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: Monster's First Day of School is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.

Explore the mysteries of the night sky with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Scan the skies for 40 incredible sights with a book that shows budding scientists how to use a telescope for kids. You'll learn how to choose a telescope, set it up, and seek out the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere, from the Big Dipper to the Whirlpool Galaxy. Detailed visual guides--Illustrations of each star, planet, and more make them easier to spot-- and once you can identify the major ones, you can use them to find others with any telescope for kids. Outer space school--Discover what time of year it's easiest to see different objects in the sky, the life cycle of a star, how galaxies are cataloged, and more!Fun facts--Find out where the constellations get their names and why looking at the stars means you're actually looking back in time!See what's happening out in the cosmos with this guide to making the most of a telescope for kids.

A charming picture book about a single dad (a rarity in the picture book world) and his little boy, who turns out to be very wise. From their secret handshake to their mutual problem-solving, this father and son have winning ways.Written with lessons that apply to any family with young children, the book is distinctively told from a father's perspective, and built on how a son and dad listen to and learn from each other. This is a tale of how to conquer frustration no matter what the problem.

Everyday STEM: Physics makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their “future success,” these books show readers how we use science, technology, en

Everyday STEM Technology: Energy makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their “future success,” these books show readers how we use science, tech

An emotional love story with a thrilling twist from the globally bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France.But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe gave her is disconnected. He's ghosted her. She assumes she will never see him again.Except she does. Again and again. Ariel returns to the place she and Joe met, and is stunned to find him there, not in France as he said he'd be, and behaving as if he has no idea who she is.It turns out that their first meeting has been life-changing for them both, actually it's even more than that for Joe. But what do you do when - with every day that passes - you're literally growing apart from the best person you've ever known...?

Sounds no human can hear, colours our eyes can't see, scents no one can smell. . .revealed in the amazing world of Invisible Nature!Discover how animals use these hidden senses and mysterious forces to survive and find out how we have learned to tap into their secret powers in our daily lives.

From the creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday? comes an inspirational book that will comfort and support through any challenge. just in case you want to flyhere's some wind and here's the sky... What else might you need? A song.Your favourite giraffe. And a map to find your way home again. This tender, contemplative picture book is about growing up.It's about parents giving their children the gifts, no matter how quiet or small, to succeed and to navigate the world on their own. And it's about the connection that binds a parent and child ... because no matter how far they fly or who they become, they will always have home.

Just how many things can one be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family. In this unabridged board book edition of the beloved picture book, One Family, author George Shannon and artist Blanca Gomez craft a playful, interactive story that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised of people of a range of genders and races.

預防下一場疫病大流行發生成為各國重要議題。Bill Gates以世界級專家的知識與蓋茲基金會對抗重大疾病的經驗為基礎，深入淺出解析傳染病，並提出國與國之間，政府與民間單位聯手合作，不只能阻擋下一場疫病，更有機會消滅所有呼吸道相關疾病。A new book by Bill Gates that lays out a clear plan to prevent future pandemics The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But even as governments around the world try to get it under control, they're also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and he has written a largely upbeat book that lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should learn from COVID-19, explains the science of fighting pandemics, and suggests what all of us can do to help prevent another one. Given the worldwide success of How to Avoid a Climate Disaster (which debuted at #1 on the New York Times best seller list), Gates is more respected than ever for his approach to solving the world's biggest challenges.

When summer break brings BIG changes, these BFFs 4EVA may end up saying good-bye 4EVA in the eighth and final book in this popular middle-grade series told entirely in text messages, emojis, and passed notes. Perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and the Dork Diaries and now available in paperback.TBH, Cece, Prianka, and Gabby thought they'd be together forever. But when Gabby's mom announces she's moving to Texas and a backyard BBQ party gets the friends' blow-out summer off to a rocky start, they end up spending more time apart than together!To be honest, Gabby just wants to get the good-byes over with already.The question is: How can they be BFF 4EVA if everyone goes their separate ways?

How did Bitcoin price increase 1,200 times in only a decade? Why can a virtual image be sold for as high as HK$500 million? How did Dogecoin once become the fourth largest digital asset in terms of market cap, after being created for fun? Understanding the development of blockchain and crypto assets and how to make good use of its decentralized technology can protect individual wealth effectively and be an edge against the inflation caused by central banks, and sometimes also be a shortcut to get rich. Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others, have been mushrooming in recent years. Blockchain technology has also evolved from 1.0 to 3.0. How can you identify and seize these new opportunities? This book gives a brief explanation of the development course of blockchain and crypto assets, an analysis of the industry ecosystem, a framework for institutional investors to manage their portfolios, and an outlook on the development direction of this industry in the coming

Masculinity, fast-changing and regularly declared to be in the throes of crisis, is attracting more popular and scholarly debate in China than ever before. At the same time, Chinese literature since 1989 has been characterized as brimming with countercultural ‘attitude’. This book probes the link between literary rebellion and manhood in China, showing how male writers, as they critique the outcomes of decades of market reform, also ask the same question: how best to be a man in the new postsocialist order?In this first full-length discussion of masculinity in post-1989 Chinese literature, Pamela Hunt offers a detailed analysis of four contemporary authors in particular: Zhu Wen, Feng Tang, Xu Zechen, and Han Han. In a series of insightful readings, she explores how all four writers show the same preoccupation with the figure of the man on the edges of society. Drawing on longstanding Chinese and global models of maverick and marginal masculinity, and responding to a desire to retain a

跟著本書的太空人主角，度過她首次太空漫步的一天，並迎接新成員加入國際太空站。從嚴格的訓練過程，到零重力下的生活日常——如何進食、喝水、使用太空廁所，以及穿上太空衣進行艱鉅的任務——讀者將全面了解太空生活的真實面貌。本書以生動的漫畫分鏡結合專業顧問 Libby Jackson 的科學知識，既具娛樂性又富教育價值，非常適合校園專題與對太空探索感興趣的讀者。The Week Junior Book Awards 2023Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive.Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert consultation from Libby Jackson, Human Spaceflight and Microgravity Programme Manager for the UK Space Agency- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- A new day- Getting used to Zero-G- Meet the crew...- ...and Mission Control- Space food- How do astronauts reach the ISS?- New crew members arrive- A tour of the space station- Astronaut training diary- Using the toilet in spac

This charming book explains the dos and don'ts for a good night's sleep. Discover what siestas are for, how sea otters sleep and why the dark doesn't need to be scary.

Delightful illustrations and clear definitions combine to make this the ideal first dictionary for young children. Words are shown in context to help children understand how they are used, and colourful alphabet strips along the edges of the pages aid navigation. There's also user-friendly information on how to use a dictionary, simple explanations of word classes, and plenty of tips on grammar and spelling.

Let this graphic novel be your time machine--experience history like never before Our past is only the beginning with History Comics. In this volume, turn back the clock to 1872, when Congress established Yellowstone National Park as an area of unspoiled beauty for the benefit and enjoyment of the people. Meet the visionaries, artists, and lovers of the American wilderness who fought against corruption and self-interest to carve out and protect these spaces for future generations. See for yourself how the idea of National Parks began, how they've changed, and how they continue to define America.

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!"Mortimer will not be quiet and go to sleep. Not for his mother, or his father, or his seventeen sisters and brothers, not even for the police.Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and Michael Martchenko's illustrations will grab kids' attention and keep them interested as they practice their reading skills.Tips for supporting emerging readers are in the back for parents.

''Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible'' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the SixThe Grand Season has just begun and already Nina''s debut among Loisail''s most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.Under his tutelage, Nina''s talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion.Discover why readers love The Beaut

Pluto has not been a planet since 2006. But this tiny world still inspires people of all ages while sparking controversy. In this delightfully witty book, astronomer Dean Regas teaches you how to educate your grown-up about the cutting-edge science of space, most crucially the reason why Pluto is NOT a planet any more.Delving into the history of space discoveries, the key players who have helped our understanding of the universe (including the 11-year-old girl who named Pluto in the first place) and the ever-changing nature of science, this book will equip every reader with the tools they need to bring their grown-ups fully up to speed, and to sneak in as many amazing astronomical facts as possible. And there's a handy quiz at the end so that you can check your grown-up has been paying attention!

A humorous, uplifting look at mindfulness, from beloved illustrator Grant Snider "Find a quiet spot away from all distraction / Listen to your breath / Watch your thoughts float past you / Forget the obligations of today / Try not to consider your eventual decay / Let yourself drift away / Arise, connected with the Earth / Awakened to the Universe." In The Art of Living, cartoonist Grant Snider, author of The Shape of Ideas and I Will Judge You by Your Bookshelf, has created an all-new collection of one- and two-page comics that map his inner thoughts, poetic observations, and frequent failures at living mindfully. With both humor and a touch of reality, The Art of Living centers on mindfulness, but also empathy, relaxation, gratitude, and awareness--evergreen subjects that are more important and relevant now than ever. With a striking package, The Art of Living is an extension of the themes of Snider's first two books--which explored the creative process and the love of reading--and i

Bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon gives you a step-by-step guide to drawing the wonderful characters from her blockbuster Tom Gates series, and more! The must-have art activity book for fans of Tom Gates: a celebration of imagination and creativity, packed with how-to doodles, pictures to colour-in and things to make and do. Learn how to illustrate Rooster the dog and Tom's favourite snacks, how to design a bedroom like Tom's with your doodles on his walls, draw lots of facial expressions and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed book: hours of fun for kids. The perfect present for creative kids.ABOUT THE TOM GATE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour This first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brillia

The first set of Level 1 I Can Reads featuring Jory John and Pete Oswald’s beloved characters from the Food Group series. The talent show is today and the good egg is so excited. There’s just one problem. He doesn’t have an act!When the talent show starts, he accepts that he’ll be just a regular ol’ audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the good egg steps up to help and discovers his true talent: lending a helping hand.Available in simultaneous hardcover & paperback editions!

爺爺兒時與家人跨洋來到此地落地深根，只帶著簡單的行囊與一顆小小的核桃，如今小孫女也得到一顆。爺爺分享過去的旅程，也教她如何栽種核桃。隨著種子慢慢發芽茁壯，爺爺卻逐漸凋零…《花園街10號》Felicita Sala溫柔水彩畫描繪周而復始的生命循環。A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. “I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever.”“In this house? In this yard?”“Shall we go see?” Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia’s sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do.From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time—and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we lo

在關鍵時刻，你需要回到內心深處汲取源源不絕的力量。超越表象的變化與看似困頓的侷限，在「獨立思考」與「靜力」中破繭而出，活出豐盛的職涯成就與靈命成長。二十一世紀的世界，普遍性的「快速變動」已讓人接應不暇、充滿壓力和挑戰；自2019年起，席捲全球的COVID-19，彷如時代加速器，一年可抵十年、甚至百年的改變步伐，讓每個置身其中的生活變得艱難、難以掌握，甚至難以理解！身處這個看似永無止息的挑戰和危機不斷，工作者如何裝備自己、使自己屹立不搖，進而成為「掌握變化、管理變化」的成就者？這需要在工作和生活的最核心層面，找到源源不絕的智慧，以及具備可以隨時應變的扭轉力量。然而，想要在風起雲湧、隨時變形的物質世界昂然而立，關鍵不是在看得見的表象上打轉，而是要在「看不見的內心世界」的異象裡；這是與神接軌、全宇宙都會為其開路的熱誠與信念，這個熱誠和信念也是你專屬的工作與人生。本書是一位載譽國際的跨國企業總裁，超過40年的實戰手冊。工作內容橫跨：從專業者到管理者、從半導體到通信業、從電腦到資訊、從東方到西方再回到東方、從跨國企業到自行創業、從成功到失敗、從科技業到諮詢業，完整又毫無保留的經歷，藉著13 個案例說明，提供讀者自我學習、自我操練。書中精要地說明關鍵時刻能彎道超車不翻車，並走上「上行人生」需要的五種能力：◎面對不確定的「魄力」◎找到問題關鍵的「眼力」◎與人合作的「魅力」◎完成計畫的「動力」◎使人事業有成的「德力」除此之外，最後兩篇專章提供打通工作與生活任督二脈的工具：「獨立思考操練」和「靜的力量」；其中「獨立思考操練」是不容錯過的終身學習法寶。在工作和生命的關鍵時刻，如何跳脫大腦的慣性思考、自動駕駛，而能開拓不一樣的視野與境界？本書仔細闡述如何從「慣性思維」切換到「超理性信念」。亦即：在表象中的生活面（what happened）、精神面（how to respond）、 生命面（why do I fight），明快地轉換到不同進路的異象中的生命面（why do I exist）、精神面（how to breakthrough）、生活面（what is the result）。這種「由外到內 的what→how→why」改變成「由內至外→why→how→what」的全新思路，將協助讀者「在工作中認識自己」、「在生命中找到自己」，活出你想要的豐富生命。全書貫穿作者精心設計的提問，