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Give your child positive math experiences and strong math foundations with Smart Start: Math Stories and Activities. The colorful activities introduce math concepts in creative ways using math stories to help children recognize number relationships in the world around them.Smart Start: Math Stories and Activities workbooks provide structured weekly activities to help children practice and learn numbers, counting, measurement, addition and subtraction, shape recognition, and graphing. Audio story read-alouds with colorful illustrations help students learn math concepts and make connections to the real world. Illustrated activities provide meaningful practice in a variety of formats, giving children multiple opportunities to achieve understanding.Math activities:Provide strong math foundations that teach the most important math skills.Include creative and fun lessons thathelp children create positive math connections.Provide reward stickers to motivate children to complete the activities

A world of enchanted injustice needs a disenchanting woman in an all-new fantasy series by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paper Magician.The orphaned Elsie Camden learned as a girl that there were two kinds of wizards in the world: those who pay for the power to cast spells and those, like her, born with the ability to break them. But as an unlicensed magic user, her gift is a crime. Commissioned by an underground group known as the Cowls, Elsie uses her spellbreaking to push back against the aristocrats and help the common man. She always did love the tale of Robin Hood.Elite magic user Bacchus Kelsey is one elusive spell away from his mastership when he catches Elsie breaking an enchantment. To protect her secret, Elsie strikes a bargain. She’ll help Bacchus fix unruly spells around his estate if he doesn’t turn her in. Working together, Elsie’s trust in—and fondness for—the handsome stranger grows. So does her trepidation about the rise in the murde

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable for young English language learners, beautifully illustrated and full of character and humour. "Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet old Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? And maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Beautifully produced, with world-class full-colour artwork throughout, this classic story is retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. This is part of a series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.CEFR: A1 Lexile: 440L Key Stage: EYFS, KS1

Jump-start your toddler's education with vocabulary and early language concepts using this beautiful board book set created by a speech therapist to help build your child's language skills and encourage them to explore nature.Created by licensed speech pathologist and artist Tabitha Paige, MS, CCC-SLP, the three board books in the Our Little Adventures box set take parents and toddlers or young children on trips to the farmers market, the forest, and a wildflower meadow. Each book features realistic watercolor imagery and a story carefully crafted by Tabitha, who has years of experience helping young children develop their language skills.These three timeless and durable board books feature vocabulary and early language concepts for toddlers while also teaching about friendship and kindness. Lessons include:Spatial Words: Follow along with Little Fox as he plans a surprise picnic for his friend Owl in A Trip to the Farmers Market.Quantity Words: Follow along with Little Hedgehog as he

It's all action and excitement in Thomas & Friends: The Runaway Engine Pop-Up! Clear the tracks for the Runaway Engine in this action-packed Thomas book! It's perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love trains and all things Thomas & Friends. With both flaps and a big bold pop-up on the last page, there's plenty to keep children entertained. Thomas likes to go fast, but one day his brakes are jammed, and he can't stop.Oh, no! Can Thomas' Driver help guide him to safety ... or will there be a big CRASH?Young readers will love lifting the flaps to help clear the tracks for Thomas, and seeing the final pop-up surprise! It also acts as a first words book, with labels on key items in each image. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years.He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.

Cat has a plan. Dog has a plan. May the best plan win in this Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read from Laura Gehl, author of the popular One Big Pair of Underwear!Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Cat Has a Plan was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own?Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills.

本書由知名藝術家兼教師 Sarah Simblet 編寫，透過實用的步驟教學與經典名作示範，帶領讀者從基本筆觸開始，練習形體、明暗與透視，進而觀察與描繪生活中的人事物。不論你是初學者，還是想重新拾起畫筆的愛好者，都能在書中找到靈感，慢慢建立屬於自己的繪畫節奏與視角。Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book.In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world's greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective.You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists. The bestselling author of Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artis

1. Maisy's NurseryIt’s time for school! Maisy and her friends play with building blocks, practice their counting, and sit down for storytime. A pop-up classroom scene waits at the end of the book with paper press-outs of Maisy and her pals. Kids will relish the chance to play teacher and decide the lessons, all the while putting their imaginations to the test and learning about the routines that make up a day at school.2. Maisy's FarmWhat’s more fun than a day on the farm? A day on the farm with Maisy! Maisy’s Farm is an amazing three-dimensional pop-up farm full of things to do and animals to love. The sturdy stand-up Maisy figure has arms that move and a tractor to ride in. Children will love to help Maisy milk the cow, collect the eggs, tend to the vegetable patch, and more! With twenty-six full-color press-out pieces and loads of flaps to lift and tabs to pull, there’s no end to the fun on Maisy’s farm.3. Maisy's HouseMaisy’s fans are invited to join the friendly mouse as she goes

One of the most important psychologists alive today tells the story of the transformation of modern psychology through the lens of his own career and change of heart.Martin E. P. Seligman is one of the most decorated and popular psychologists of his generation. When he first encountered the discipline in the 1960s, it was devoted to eliminating misery: the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms. Today, thanks in large part to Seligman''s own work pioneering the Positive Psychology movement, it is ever more focused on the bright side; gratitude, resilience, and hope.In this his memoir, Seligman recounts how he learned to study optimism; including a life-changing conversation with his five-year-old daughter. In wise, eloquent prose, Seligman tells the human stories behind some of his major findings. He recounts developing CAVE, an analytical tool that predicts election outcomes (with shocking accuracy) based on the language used in campaign speeches, and the canonical studie

Desmond and Andres are in for a bike-riding adventure in the second book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series!Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids spend their days without ever seeing or dealing with a ghost, but some kids get stuck with a haunt. When that happens, they call Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. There’s no job too spooky, icky, or risky for Desmond.I’m not like that at all. My name’s Andres Miedoso. I’m Desmond’s best friend and ghost patrol partner.So when Desmond and I are called to track down a ghost on wheels, Desmond is sure that ghosts don’t ride bikes. Here’s why: they float everywhere. Makes sense, right? But if there’s one thing I’ve learned during my Ghost Patrol days, it’s this: Never tell a ghost what they can or can’t do.With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging read

Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor—the ultimate warrior mom.With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake. Though still the target of stalkers and Internet trolls who think she had something to do with her husband’s crimes, Gwen dares to think her kids can finally grow up in peace.But just when she’s starting to feel at ease in her new identity, a body turns up in the lake—and threatening letters start arriving from an all-too-familiar address. Gwen Proctor must keep friends close and enemies at bay to avoid being exposed—or watch her kids fall victim to a killer who takes pleasure in tormenting her. One thing is certain: she’s learned how to fight evil. And she’ll never stop.

If life is about the journey and not the destination, could it be that this is heaven - this physical life we are living here on Earth? What we experience in our daily lives often feels like anything but heaven. But what if we understood how powerful we are - that we are powerful enough to mould both our internal and our external reality?Anita Moorjani is convinced we can do exactly that. The process, she explains, requires dismantling the many cultural myths mistaken for indisputable truths.Beliefs such as 'We get what we deserve', 'Loving ourselves is selfish' and 'Coincidences are just that - coincidences', are ingrained within us from birth, pervasive and influential, leading to generations of misguidance. Following her near-death experience, Moorjani began to embody truths she learned in the other realm, discovering that letting go of these outmoded myths allowed her to experience heaven not as a physical place but as a state of mind, right here and right now. In this examination

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. After a rough summer, Rafe is heading back to the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, the site of the very worst years of his life. And as if that's not bad enough, Rafe's learned that he's going to be held back a year unless he can prove himself on an outdoor survival excursion – complete with dangerous white-water rafting, dizzying rock climbing and military style counsellors.Rafe and the rest of the pack of 'delinquent' trainees are forced to cooperate as they prepare for the final test: a solo excursion in the deep woods. Can Rafe come out of the experience in one piece? And if he does, will anyone recognise him as the kid they once knew?

Spectrum(R) Writing for grade 2 guides students through each step of the writing process as they write sentences, personal stories, fiction stories, descriptions, comparisons, how-to instructions, reports, opinions, and more. Spectrum(R) Writing workbooks guide students as they write for a variety of purposes, including writing to tell a story, writing to provide information, and writing to state an opinion. Lessons support current state standards. Step-by-step instructions help with planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, and sharing writing. A Writer’s Handbook reinforces grammar and language skills, and a complete Answer Key is included. Engaging, open-ended writing projects combined with standards-based learning make these workbooks an essential resource for school success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students’ learning achievement and success.

Spectrum(R) Writing for grade 6 guides students through each step of the writing process as they write paragraphs, personal narratives, fiction stories, descriptive comparisons, outlines, research reports, persuasive arguments, and more. Spectrum(R) Writing workbooks guide students as they write for a variety of purposes, including writing to tell a story, writing to provide information, and writing to state an opinion. Lessons support current state standards. Step-by-step instructions help with planning, drafting, revising, proofreading, and sharing writing. A Writer’s Handbook reinforces grammar and language skills, and a complete Answer Key is included. Engaging, open-ended writing projects combined with standards-based learning make these workbooks an essential resource for school success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students’ learning achievement and success.

Support the expanding science skills of children ages 6 and 7 in DK Workbooks: Science: Grade 1. Topics include differences between day and night, animal homes, types of soil, and other areas of science taught in a first grade classroom.Help your child move to the head of the class! DK Workbooks: Science is an innovative series of workbooks aligned to school curriculum that helps make learning easy and fun.Each title is packed with exercises and activities to strengthen knowledge from the science lessons taught in school. Developed in consultation with curriculum experts, these science workbooks reinforce learning and understanding of key concepts such as force and motion, materials, and ecosystems. A parents' section contains answers, tips, and guidance to provide support, and a certificate of achievement will reinforce confidence in kids by rewarding their accomplishments.Supports the Common Core State Standards.

The best fully integrated CompTIA Security+ self-study package—a great value on two books and three CDs! CompTIA Security+ Certification Boxed Set provides you with a variety of self-study resources to use in preparation for Exam SY0-301. The boxed set includes two books and three CDs. CompTIA Security+ Certification Study Guide offers an in-depth exam review and self-study system covering all of the CompTIA Security+ exam objectives and includes a CD-ROM with two practice exams, video training, electronic flashcards, and a PDF copy of the book. You can test what you’ve learned with more than 800 practice exam questions featured in CompTIA Security+ Certification Practice Exams with a CD-ROM containing two practice exams and a PDF copy of the book. The bonus CD-ROM included in this set features an hour of LearnKey’s multimedia CompTIA Security+ training, a security audit checklist, and a quick review guide. CompTIA Security+ Certification Boxed SetOffers significant savings over purcha

Learn to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds ou

本CD搭配的書本為Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade K系列名：Skill Sharpeners ReadingISBN13：9781596730366EMC Number: 4528Page Count: 144EAN: 9781596730366Skill Sharpeners Reading, Kindergarten provides a one-page story for each letter of the alphabet. For example:A—Any Ants?D—DiggingG—Good and BadN—The New OneP—In a PuddleW—Waffle WagonActivity pages include listening for beginning sounds, matching words and pictures, cut-and-paste activities, sentence completion, and following directions.Browse the other award-winning Skill Sharpeners books to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten.Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include:How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabularySample pacing guide to complete lessons and activitiesTeaching suggestions for analyzing textsExtension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect

《Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 2》適合Grade 2學生閱讀練習，內含15篇有趣短文，包含《醬醬三明治》《誰偷了蘋果》《醜小鴨》和《參觀水族館》等主題。每篇故事後附有理解題、詞彙練習與故事排序活動，幫助孩子培養閱讀理解與語文基礎能力。內容涵蓋字詞拼讀、同反義詞、縮寫與字母排序等。書中另附教學指引下載，提供教師與家長延伸活動與教學建議，是閱讀教學與家庭學習的好幫手。*書末附解答*EMC Number: 4530Page Count: 144EAN: 9781596730380Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 2 provides 15 motivating stories. For example:"Peanut Butter""The Case of the Missing Apples""The Ugly Duckling""Elephants""A Visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium"Activity pages include:comprehension questionsa vocabulary exercisea sequencing activity for every storyOther skills addressed include the following:word familiesphonetic elementssynonyms & antonymsalphabetical ordercontractionsEvery Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include:How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabularySample pacing guide to complete lessons and activitiesTeaching suggestions for analyzing textsExtension activities that inc

EMC Number: 4528Page Count: 144EAN: 9781596730366Skill Sharpeners Reading, Kindergarten provides a one-page story for each letter of the alphabet. For example:A—Any Ants?D—DiggingG—Good and BadN—The New OneP—In a PuddleW—Waffle WagonActivity pages include listening for beginning sounds, matching words and pictures, cut-and-paste activities, sentence completion, and following directions.Browse the other award-winning Skill Sharpeners books to help prepare your child for preschool and kindergarten.Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Reading Teaching Guides include:How to Use directions for teaching reading skills and vocabularySample pacing guide to complete lessons and activitiesTeaching suggestions for analyzing textsExtension activities that include graphic organizers, reading journals, and hands-on activities to help children connect their learning

"Read it for no other reason than to learn Bob's Seven Immutable Laws of Business. . . . This is vintage Bob-contrarian, thoughtful, and he's really fun to read."—Forbes In this edition of Bob Lutz's bestselling account of the business philosophy with which he revolutionized Chrysler and much of the automotive industry, Lutz reveals his unique brand of creative management. Readers will learn many lessons herein, including why the key to success in any business is maintaining a positive tension between the creative minds and the buttoned-up financial minds, and how to attract, motivate, and strategically deploy each type throughout an organization. This book features a new introduction and an epilogue in which Lutz introduces an eighth law that helps today's business leaders put his famed Seven Immutable Laws of Business into sharper perspective. Robert A. Lutz (Scarsdale, NY) is General Motor's Vice Chairman of Product Development and Chairman of GM North America.

A guide to some of the most common issues encountered by UX designers -- and how to solve them.From the team at General Assembly, the premiere educational institution for entrepreneurs seeking to expa

A guide to some of the most common issues encountered by web developers -- and how to solve them. From the team at General Assembly, the premiere educational institution for entrepreneurs seeking to e

General Assembly offers highly immersive programs, classes, and workshops all geared towards the most timely and relevant skills of the 21st century.Widely hailed in the media (such as the Wall Street

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★ 得獎作家《Furia》作者最新感動之作，Kirkus年度中階小說★ 一場關於足球、女孩力量與自我認同的熱血成長故事★ 溫柔而真實描寫青春困惑、家庭羈絆與團隊精神★ 適合喜愛運動小說與成長故事的讀者，讀完讓人熱血又感動十二歲的足球天才瓦蕾莉亞在一場失敗後跌入人生低谷，失去球隊與自信。當她加入女子足球隊「亞馬遜隊」，重新學習團隊合作與友情，她也逐漸理解什麼是真正的力量。本書以熱血足球為舞台，描寫青春成長、家庭情感與女孩力量，是一部充滿勇氣與希望的動人故事。Kirkus Best of Middle Grade 2024Los Angeles Public Library Best of 20242025 Rise: A Feminist Book Project BooklistA powerful story about family, fbol, and playing like a girl, perfect for fans of Front Desk, The Academy, and, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret from the award-winning author of Furia. At twelve years old, Valeria "Magic" Salom鏮 is already the best soccer player her town has ever seen. She has talent in spades and an abuelo whose tough-love coaching and lessons about "strength and honor" have made her the star of the Overlords, the top boys' team in the state. Then everything changes at the State Cup semifinal. After an embarrassing moment on the field, Valeria's team is unexpectedly eliminated and everyone who used to treat her as their secre

★ 間諜實習生潛入校園，這次任務目標竟是「壞心人氣女孩」？★ 飛車追逐、午餐室大混戰、反轉再反轉，節奏明快★ 在高科技間諜任務中，看見友情、霸凌與成長的真實考驗碧雅持續在潘吉亞飯店接受間諜訓練，卻因好友香塔兒的一封電報，潛入校園調查一名疑似國際刺客的壞心女孩。任務中充滿飛車追逐、反轉與午餐室大混戰，但真正困難的，是她與香塔兒逐漸緊繃的友情。本書節奏明快，兼具間諜冒險、校園議題與成長溫度。A spy-in-training must infiltrate her best friend's school to investigate a mean girl who might just be an undercover assassin in the thrilling second installment in this fun, fast-paced middle grade series.Bea is training hard to become a spy. Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine. And now she has extra lessons with her new mentor Ms. Halliday, not to mention a new babysitting job with her best friend Tommy. But when her friend Chantal sends her a telegram about a mean girl named Mabel (who is almost certainly part of an international league of Assassins), Bea knows she has to go undercover at Chantal's school. Except the closer Bea gets to Mabel, the rockier her friendship with Chan

《Meet the Newmans》講述美國最受歡迎的電視家庭Newman一家，他們在螢光幕前永遠完美無瑕，而1964年，家中的先生Del Newman發生一場神秘車禍，這個事件撼動了原本和諧的形象，也讓家庭每個成員必須面對藏在光鮮外表下的苦楚，像是父親有不為人知的祕密、母親陷入情感麻木、長子隱藏真實愛情、次子則以搖滾明星的身份惹麻煩，節目收視率銳減、社會氛圍巨變，迫使他們決定以最真實的一面拍攝最後一集；年輕記者Juliet的加入，更讓這場家庭、愛、認同與真相的角力加劇。全書以1960年代的媒體文化與時代轉型做為背景，用溫暖幽默筆調展現成長中的衝突與和解，讓讀者看到螢幕背後每個人真實的人生。'I loved Meet the Newmans! The characters jump off the page. I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' – JUDY BLUMEYou've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . .From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America’s favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.Los Angeles, 1964.For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America’s Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselve

一踏出機場，馬上就會用到！ 便利商店結帳、買手搖飲料、使用悠遊卡…… 最「臺灣」的選材，快速接軌日常生活！ 一書在手，保證輕鬆開口說華語，在臺暢行無阻！ You’ll need it as soon as you leave the airport! How to check out at a convenience store? How to buy hand-shaken drinks? How to use an EasyCard? Authentic Taiwanese materials — connect with daily life in Taiwan! With this book, speak Taiwanese Mandarin with ease and explore Taiwan freely! ★本書適用對象（零基礎-A1）： This book is written for the follwing groups of learners (Complete beginner-A1): ˙預計短期待在臺灣的外國人 Foreigners who plan to stay in Taiwan temporarily ˙剛來到臺灣，準備長居的外國人 Foreigners who have just arrived in Taiwan and plan to settle down ˙需要迅速提升華語聽、說能力的外國人 Foreigners who need to rapidly improve their Taiwanese Mandarin listening and speaking skills ˙針對以上學習者的華語老師 Taiwanese Mandarin teachers who teach learners from the above groups ★來到臺灣，馬上會用到的單字、句型……都在這裡！ Essential words, sentence patterns, and more — all included in this book! 本書共有10課，附有漢語拼音輔助發音，從自我介紹、買飲料、點餐，到問路、搭捷運、認識注音，多元又實用的情境主題，快跟著音檔一起開口說！ 10 lessons with

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《The Meanest Goose on Earth》是英國暢銷作家 Alex Latimer 為初階讀者創作的幽默圖像小說系列。主角 Gordon 曾是全世界最壞的鵝——愛惡作劇、愛頂嘴、從不道歉。但在連串爆笑事件之後，他決定嘗試改變，學習成為一隻「好鵝」。從首集《Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth》到《Gordon Starts a Band》《Gordon in the City》《Gordon Wins It All》，每一冊都充滿誇張笑點與溫暖時刻。孩子可以在 Gordon 的搞怪冒險中，看見友情、勇氣與學會改變的力量。圖文比例恰好、字體清晰，是低中年級獨立閱讀的絕佳入門書。・圖像漫畫形式，幽默輕快，閱讀零壓力。・主題聚焦「改變」「友情」「勇氣」，兼具趣味與啟發。・適合7–10歲讀者，從笑聲中體會做自己的力量。The Meanest Goose on Earth by Alex Latimer is a laugh-out-loud illustrated series perfect for young readers. Gordon used to be the meanest goose alive—bossy, loud, and impossible—but now he’s trying (really hard!) to be good.Across four hilarious stories—Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth, Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon in the City, and Gordon Wins It All—Gordon faces friendship troubles, family chaos, and plenty of feather-ruffling lessons about kindness, teamwork, and change. With its witty writing, bold illustrations, and just the right amount of mischief, this series is ideal for early independent readers who

◎愛，能讓苦難有重量，也能讓重量變成意義。◎母親的背影，寫下最真實的「即自由」。◎掙扎不是絕望，而是生命教會我們的另一種溫柔。沒有掙扎 只有爭(ㄓㄥ)乚(ㄧㄣˇ)No struggles Only structure & go家家有本難的唸經，每個人都有自己的人生課題，生命的意義倒底是什麼？你也在掙扎嗎？Every family has its own story, and every life presents its own unique lessons. What does life mean to you? Are you struggling to find your way?這是一個長期照顧者的故事，一段關於愛、成長與生命的旅程。長照悲歌？安樂死？一起爭(ㄓㄥ)乚(ㄧㄣˇ)吧！This is a long-term caregiver's journey of love and growth. It's about moving beyond the shadows of caregiving and the tough questions of life and death, to discover the hidden purpose within "struggle"―a concept deeply understood as both structure and go."十年前的一場意外，徹底改變了作者的家庭。父親因車禍腦傷，從此失去自理能力，母親則以無比的毅力與愛心，承擔了漫長的照顧責任。這段日子裡，作者同時面臨養育孩子與陪伴父母的壓力，心中無數次感到無力與迷惘。然而，在一次次掙扎之中，他逐漸明白，生命的價值並不在於逃避痛苦，而是在於如何面對它。母親以日復一日的付出證明，愛不求回報，愛能讓人堅強，而我也學會專注與自律，在有限的人生裡找到自己的位置――掙扎不是失敗，而是一種成長，要學會在自己的故事裡，看見愛與希望。◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263647275.pdf

本產品為 3 吋高的情緒支持樹懶公仔，搭配七張可更換的小提示卡，內容包含 Don’t Hurry, Be Happy、Keep Calm and Hang On 等簡短語句，適合作為工作桌旁的安定提醒。公仔尺寸精巧，站立穩定，可放置於書桌、床頭或小型展示區。套組內附 32 頁迷你書，整理樹懶式的放鬆建議，內容簡單、易於翻閱，搭配公仔使用更具完整性。整體為輕巧型療癒商品，不佔空間，亦方便收納或擺放。・3 吋情緒支持樹懶公仔・七張可替換安定小語・附 32 頁迷你書・適合工作桌、床頭、辦公空間No hurries, no worries! The miniature emotional support sloth is here to calm your stress and anxiety and help you live a more carefree life. Take a deep breath and enjoy the company of this helpful little buddy!*Specifications: Includes a 3-inch tall emotional support sloth figurine that holds up 7 calming cue cards with encouraging phrases such as: Don’t Hurry, Be Happy; *Keep Calm and Hang On; Look Before You Leap; and more*Illustrated mini book included: 32-page mini book with lessons from the sloth on living a more mindful and stress-free life*Fun size: Mini sloth figurine is the perfect calming companion for a desktop, bedside table, or mantle*Great gift: A must-have collectible for sloth lovers

“Dr. Cohen relinquished his role as president several years ago. Even in the final months of his life, he remained engaged and active, not ready to retire. His final book, ‘Be All You Can Be and Get Ready for the Future,’ is a testament to his enduring contribution.” Minglo Shao, Co-founder of CIAM“Bill’s monthly letter always contributed thoughts that were practical and served as reminders to management artisans.”Len Kwiatkowski, Chairman, Board of Trustees, CIAM“In addition to his record of service, Bill Cohen was a mentor, interpreting the teachings of Peter Drucker by sharing anecdotes that guided his subordinates and students while instilling the values of integrity, courage and resilience.”Ron Fogleman, General, USAF. Retired 15th Chief of StaffThis book is a collection of management essays written by Dr. William A. Cohen, Major General, USAF (Ret.), in the final years of his life. Drawing on his military background, professional experience, and education under Peter F. Drucker a

她是化學家伊莉莎白・索特，在1960年代的美國，不因性別妥協自己的理想。被研究所辭退後，她成了電視烹飪節目的主持人，卻沒有照本宣科，而是用自己的方式談料理、談科學，也談生活的選擇。這本小說用親切的筆調，寫出一位女性如何面對現實、堅持自我，也默默帶動改變。是一部令人會心一笑、也值得細細品味的故事。THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON WITH OVER 7 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE—3.6 MILLION IN THE US ALONE—NOW IN PAPERBACKNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • Meet Elizabeth Zott: a “formidable, unapologetic and inspiring” (PARADE) scientist in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show in this novel that is “irresistible, satisfying and full of fuel. It reminds you that change takes time and always requires heat” (The New York Times Book Review).Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out there is no such thing.But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. When she finds herself unwed and pregnant, she’s forced out, reluctant