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From the author of The Revenge Game comes a twisty YA thriller about the underbelly of Manhattan's high society, where nothing is off-limits—not even murder.Aspiring journalist Noa has a secret she's been keeping. Ever since her sister's tragic death, she's felt almost...relieved. Noa and Leah had been locked in competition with one another since childhood, and things came to a head when her sister scored a glitzy internship at a New York society newspaper. Noa can't help but revel in her new found autonomy. But when she gets a lead about the sketchy circumstances surrounding her sister’s untimely death, she knows she needs to investigate−she owes it to Leah.Noa sets out to infiltrate the seedy underbelly of Manhattan high society to investigate her sister’s final days. Along the way she finds herself entangled with the glamorous Avalons' and their close-knit circle of friends and frienemies. But will Noa be able to resist the allure of the Avalons' world and uncover a shocking scandal

A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding.Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job—or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter Debbie is getting married, and she hasn’t even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail’s ex-husband Max arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay and without even a suit.But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband-to-be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max’s past.Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life,Three Days in Juneis a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo. "Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear."I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important to stretch your cheeks." Bear and Bird are the kind of friends who just want to make each other happy. So when Bird realizes Bear has had a leaf stuck to his face all day, she goes to comical extremes not to embarrass him--even if it means encouraging a new trend. And when they both grab the same excellent stick on a windy day, they outdo each other trying to give it back--until Bear comes up with a better use for their imagination. Whether following a hilariously--and touchingly--circular path on Swapsy Day or discovering there are as many times of day as there are things to do, Jarvis's classic pair fuses humor and heart in another quartet of adventures.

★ 尷尬到不行的中學日常，笑點滿滿又超有共鳴！★ 四人友情小隊，陪你一起面對青春的混亂與不安！如果人生可以重來，你會想跳過中學第一天嗎？喬喬原本規劃好完美的開學日，從穿搭到髮型都精心準備，沒想到一個早晨的意外讓一切失控——遲到、隨便穿搭，甚至還因為小貓「禮物」搞出大糗事，在全校面前出現超尷尬場面。羞愧難當的她躲進廢棄更衣室，卻意外發現還有其他女孩也在逃避各自的「人生最糗瞬間」。這些原本互不相識的女孩，因為同樣的尷尬而聚在一起，組成了「Team Awkward」。她們約定不管未來多混亂、多難堪，都要一起面對。本書以幽默筆調描寫中學生活的各種不安與轉變，從友情、家庭到自我認同，透過笑聲與真誠互動，呈現成長最真實的一面。After having hilariously terrible first days of sixth grade, four girls vow to ride out the super highs and cringe-worthy lows of middle school together, no matter how awkward it gets, in this first book in the Team Awkward middle grade series. Jojo has everything planned out for the perfect first day of middle school, down to her outfit and hairstyle. But when Mom, distracted by her new live-in boyfriend, Paul, forgets to wake Jojo up, she oversleeps and has to make do with leggings, a t-shirt, and her brother's hoodie. The day still goes okay until Jojo realizes that she has a hole in her leggings thanks to Purrito, the kitten Paul "gifted" her. Because Paul isn't just Paul; he'

Some secrets just won't stay hidden in this twisty new thriller fromNew York TimesandUSA TODAYbestselling author Megan Lally!To Brooke, image is everything. She works hard to maintain perfect grades, perfect looks, a perfect life―especially after "the incident" that threatened it all. Getting into her dream university puts her that much closer to a fresh start. How can she say no to celebrating with all her classmates?Hanging out with her crush by the bonfire is the perfect end to the night. Except it isn't the end. An old truck starts aggressively tailing Brooke and her best friend on the isolated road toward home. Someonethinksthey know the truth about "the incident," and they won't stop until it's all out in the open. This terrifying drive is about to bring out Brooke's worst fears…if she survives it.

內容簡介★全球熱銷超過1,000萬冊的管理經典★★華倫．巴菲特、查爾斯．韓第、華倫．班尼斯推薦必讀★★媒體讚譽「有史以來最棒的商業書籍！」「20世紀頂尖的三大商業書籍之一！」★「這是一本具有里程碑意義的作品。無疑是有史以來關於如何建構高效組織方面，最重要和最有用的書。」──華倫．巴菲特，波克夏．海瑟威公司董事長暨執行長1982年，管理大師湯姆．畢德士和企管顧問羅勃．華特曼出版這本經典鉅作，此書榮登《紐約時報》非文學類排行榜長達兩年半，全美銷售超過450萬冊，全球熱銷超過1,000萬冊，全美公共廣播電台（National Public Radio）稱之為「20世紀頂尖的三大商業書籍之一」，2000年英國的Bloomsbury出版社調查顯示，本書是「有史以來最棒的商業書籍」。本書是基於針對消費性商品、科技、服務等不同領域的43家全美經營得最成功的企業進行研究，從中萃取出八大造就這些公司邁向卓越不凡道路的管理特質：1. 先做再說（A bias for action）：不經歷嘗試、失敗、再嘗試，是學不到東西的。卓越企業偏好起而行，而不是透過一再分析、 提問題和撰寫報告。2. 貼近顧客（Close to the customer）：貼近顧客很難。企業內部有太多事情需要關注，實在沒有時間關心顧客。但寶鹼公司卻讓公司裡的每個人都和顧客保持密切聯繫，成為卓越企業。3. 自主性和企業家精神（Autonomy and entrepreneurship）：把集團分割為小型的公司，並且鼓勵這些公司獨力思考、彼此競爭。即使規模龐大，也要表現得如同小型企業。4. 以人為本的生產力（Productivity through people）：讓全體員工了解到，他們對工作全力以赴是非常重要的，而且他們也能分享公司成功的果實。在組織中，還有什麼比員工更重要的呢？5. 躬親管理、價值導向（Hands-on, value-driven）：找出什麼事會讓員工最引以為傲。然後積極地朝著那個價值體系發展。但要記住，獲利對企業的重要性，猶如呼吸之於生命。卓越企業不光會賺錢，還會創造意義。6. 專注於本業（Stick to the knitting）：堅守公司最熟悉的業務。誰不想一加一等於三呢？可是大型併購案很少成功。而且，最容易毀掉成功企業的，就是過度快速擴張。7. 結構簡化，人事精簡（Simple form,

你看過在出版社上班的貓嗎？其實每個厲害作者的背後⋯⋯都有一隻可愛的「小書貓」！《書貓》以二戰時期的倫敦為背景，重新詮釋戰時疏散的題材，從「貓咪」的視角描繪戰爭中的殘酷與希望，展現人類與動物如何在逆境中互相守護，共同譜寫一段溫馨動人的故事。*名詞解釋：書貓聰明活潑的貓咪，是編輯的優秀助手，作家的靈感來源，沒有他們，人類能讀到的精彩作品將大幅減少。愛貓也愛書 名人推薦貓奴／作家　宇文正中央大學中國文學系副教授　李欣倫清華大學附小資深教師　葉惠貞童書作家　賴曉珍晨熹社繪本書店　闆娘Sylvie、闆寶Oliver愛書人與貓奴無法抗拒的一本書！二次大戰真實貓咪出版社生存記！在二次大戰初期的倫敦，小黑貓摩根流落街頭，只能翻找街上的垃圾桶為生，直到有一天他來到一家知名的文學出版社──費伯（Faber and Faber），從此三餐不愁。他幫忙看門，更從編輯身上學會了一身本事。摩根成為一隻「書貓」，協助編輯篩選書稿，而每一位前來拜訪編輯的作家都曉得要善待摩根。然而，頻繁的轟炸讓摩根非常擔心周遭小貓的安危，於是他想到了一個計畫。在摩根密集的訓練下，二十二隻活潑好動、機警聰慧的小貓搖身一變成為小書貓，由摩根細心的為他們找好配對的作家，然後悄悄的跟隨作家前往安全的郊區生活，唯獨剩下一隻非常特別的小書貓──露露，她說什麼也不肯離開……一起跟著小黑貓摩根的腳步，與他的書貓戰隊在戰火中探險前行，溫暖的貓咪與作家互動故事，照亮你我的心房！

When Bobby gets distracted, he starts to float. Everyone tries to help him, but there are so many sights and sounds and smells which draw his attention away from everyday things. Bobby would like to concentrate like his friends, but it's very hard, so his family and friends come up with all sorts of clever plans.But a string tied around Bobby's ankle just makes him feel empty inside. In this uplifting story, Bobby's friends and family might just learn that the best way to understand Bobby to think a bit like him. A positive fable that celebrates the value of neurodivergence.

Narlybone Museum 在開展當天鬧出大亂，卻沒有任何東西失竊？Detective Stanley 中，聰明又冷靜的 Stanley 偵探接下這樁奇案，隨著線索展開調查，卻發現事情比想像中複雜，甚至還牽連到他自己。故事結合動物角色、博物館場景與詼諧推理，圖文並茂，適合喜歡謎團、冒險與幽默風格的小讀者。Chaos at the Narlybone Museum, can Detective Stanley solve the case?A highly illustrated animal detective mystery for young readers. Detective Stanley has barely sat down for his breakfast pancakes when he receives an invitation he cannot refuse. The Narlybone Museum has been raided on the opening day of the Bleat Mondrian show and Stan has been called to investigate. The most perplexing thing about the case: Nothing has been stolen! But now Stanley finds himself in a tight spot even his powers of deduction could not detect. Can he get himself out of trouble and can he solve the mystery of the Narlybone Museum?

在《Gross FACTopia!》中，讀者將遇見一連串令人皺眉卻忍不住想知道的知識：樹懶一週只上一次廁所；古羅馬時期有人用鱷魚糞化妝，甚至購買角鬥士汗水；猿猴與人類一樣會腋下出汗。每個由《大英百科全書》驗證的事實，皆與下一則巧妙相扣，形成出人意料的探索路徑。讀者可在分岔點自由選擇方向，體驗一場穿梭於奇聞與冷知識之間的惡趣味冒險。幽默插圖更添閱讀趣味，是愛好新奇事物者的必讀之選。📖 亮點★ 奇趣與惡趣味兼具的知識冒險★ 路徑自由選擇，增加互動感★ 插圖幽默，吸引各年齡層讀者'Gruesomely captivating' - GuardianDid you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and y

Mirabelle is special because she is different. Her mum is a witch and her dad is a fairy and she LOVES getting up to magical mischief. In the hustle and bustle of Witch City, Mirabelle and best friend Carlotta get separated from their school group.What are they going to do? Make mischief, of course! Bright lights, big city, here they come. Illustrated throughout in witchy purple and black by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster, Mirabelle is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a healthy dose of mischief and magic. This book will have you cackling with glee!

★每一種魔獸都由情緒孕育而成——勇氣、恐懼、悲傷、喜悅，你召喚出的會是什麼樣子？★豐富的屬性設定與升級系統，讓喜愛遊戲與收集元素的讀者欲罷不能。★《Kirkus Reviews》、《School Library Journal》一致好評，國外讀者評價「一拿起就放不下的 Page-turner！」暢銷作家 Jennifer Bell 繼《Magicalia: Race of Wonders》後，再次帶來震撼續作 —《Magicalia: Thief of Shadows》！一場蓄謀已久的竊案，讓主角 Kosh 意外成了通緝犯！神秘的「暗影神偷」橫行，連魔法學院都陷入危機。為了證明清白，Bitsy 與 Kosh 必須帶著他們的情緒魔獸（Magicores）踏上逃亡與解謎之旅。在時間與暗影的夾擊下，他們能揭開真相，還是會被吞噬在陰影之中？"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-BessentBitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magicores and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE.When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain.

這是最接近我們的一本巴布‧狄倫馬世芳嘔心瀝血之作，你將讀到他對狄倫最深的愛與敬意「狄倫窮畢生之力，以過人的詩情和想像力，在歌裡構築了一個幽深而複雜的『美國』，那是如夢如謎的迷宮，也是現世和歷史的倒影。」──馬世芳關於本書：★本書係以2020年馬世芳在誠品信義「巴布‧狄倫六講」講堂內容為底稿，重新增補編寫而成。★因應講堂的概念，全書採左翻橫排的復古講義式設計。★特別邀請版畫家 張可 製作封面插畫，向六○年代的狄倫致敬。 巴布‧狄倫──歌手生涯超過60年，發行50張專輯，創作逾500首歌，總銷量破1億2500萬張，榮獲11座葛萊美獎、金球獎、奧斯卡、並成為首位獲得諾貝爾文學獎的歌曲創作者。他是六〇年代青年文化的旗手，也是洞燭亂世的先知、流行樂壇的宗師。他是吟遊詩人，也是搖滾巨星，而他自己說：「我就是個歌舞者（Song and Dance Man）」。 本書以作者馬世芳在誠品講堂的「巴布‧狄倫六講」內容為底稿，重新增補編寫而成。馬世芳從青春期迷上狄倫，蒐集數百張地下錄音，研讀海量著述，越洋追聽演唱會十幾場，歌迷資歷三十餘年。中文世界最能引領讀者深入狄倫宇宙的導聆人，除了馬世芳，不作第二人想。各講簡介：第一講：民謠詩人的養成與茁壯（1941-1964）話說從頭，從狄倫早期幾張奠定當代民謠歌者「原型」的經典作品談起，並論及諾貝爾獎表彰詞所謂「偉大的美國歌謠傳統」，以及狄倫如何吸收消化庶民樂史，構成他作品的地基和樑柱。第二講：他揹起電吉他，改變了歷史（1964-1965）狄倫在1965年擁抱搖滾，樂風丕變，短短13個月連續發行3張曠世鉅作，本章詳述「搖滾三部曲」的前兩張專輯《全數帶回家》（Bringing It All Back Home）和《六十一號公路重遊》（Highway 61 Revisited），並詳細解剖被譽為「史上最偉大搖滾單曲」的〈像一顆滾石〉（Like a Rolling Stone）。第三講：狂飆年代的烈火與冷眼（1965-1966）本章書寫「搖滾三部曲」壓軸的雙專輯《金髮疊金髮》（Blonde On Blonde），以及狄倫震古鑠今的1966世界巡演。第四講：詩人的熟成與蛻變（1967-1973）從玄奧妙趣、深不可測的《地下室錄音帶》（The Basement Tapes）到素淡簡約的《約翰‧韋斯利‧哈汀》（John Wesley Harding），狄

你還要被「非此即彼」的二元思維控制多久？選錯的恐懼，錯過的遺憾……本書結合大腦科學 × 心理學 × 行為科學擺脫平庸答案，終結人生「選擇焦慮」的進階思考方法Thinkers 50年度創新思維獎得主，耗時20年研究，帶來顛覆性解方：兼並思維（Both/And Thinking）＼＼＼個人與團隊，都能運作「兼並思維」／／／有效解決大腦偏好二選一所產生的情緒勞務將機會成本最小化、利益最大化！讀完這本書後，「我全都要！」不再只是玩笑話全球組織悖論研究巨擘溫蒂・史密斯與瑪麗安・路易斯長年關注組織內部衝突張力產生的創新成果，投入二十年時間，走訪樂高、聯合利華、蘋果公司等全球知名企業，結合大腦科學、心理學、組織行為學與行為科學，親眼見證能成功駕馭對立的菁英工作者及團隊，如何在壓力中找到機會，，以兼並取代取捨，將對立的選擇轉化為個人成長和組織創新動力。他們進而提出顛覆傳統二元思考的決策模型——兼並思維，設計出「悖論心理清單」與「兼並思維象限圖」等實用思考工具。成為全球領先企業如輝瑞、IBM、思科等公司的核心決策工具。更獲得國際管理學術界一致肯定。何謂「兼並」？ 兼並思維是一種將對立選項轉化為互補資源的思考方法。它的核心理念是：【選擇不是取捨，而是組合】☑ 將對立選項的優勢結合，創造出比兩者更優越的第三種選擇。【矛盾不是阻礙，而是動力】☑ 將看似對立的需求，轉化為創造力的來源。【解決方案不是現成的，而是設計的】☑ 用創造性思維，找到比直接選擇既有選項更好的方法。從生活選擇到團隊決策，本書如何協助你，解決不想面對的選擇困難？—請看情境描述—【情境1】花錢買快樂 vs. 投資買成長？兼並解法：不要困在「消費」與「投資」的對立中，轉而思考如何讓花出去的每一筆錢同時帶來快樂與價值。將預算分為兩部分：一部分用於立即體驗，例如購物或旅行，充實生活的情感記憶；另一部分則投入具有增值潛力的選擇，例如學習或長期投資。這不僅是資源配置，更是將短期享受與長期回報融為一體的生活設計，讓每一分支出成為「快樂」與「成長」的雙重投資。【情境2】換工作 vs. 留現職？兼並解法：整合留下與離開的優勢，將工作當成「成長的平台」和「資源轉換器」，不僅能提升工作表現，還能為未來的轉職增加選擇和談判的籌碼。【情境3】創新 vs. 穩定？兼並解法：別讓創新和穩定成為對立面，試著把它們變成互相增強的力量。例如，在穩定的運營框架

握住人生方向盤的人是你自己！WHO也大為推薦的嶄新心理療法──ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy，接納與承諾療法)讓你能與焦慮‧壓力‧各種負面情緒與感受和平共處，在工作‧學習‧人際關係上全都得心應手、一帆風順！有人說出口的話傷了自己、回想起來的淨是些令人討厭的大失敗、只要想到過去的慘痛經驗就感受到發自心底的冷顫、為什麼又重蹈覆轍了、經常湧現出負面情緒且久久揮之不去……你是否曾在回過神來才發現，自己又被困在了同一件事或同一個念頭中呢？你是否曾被內心湧動的情緒小怪獸掌控了理智、失去人生的方向呢？這樣的束縛不僅會讓你精疲力盡、侷限你的眼光，更會讓你對未來失去希望！利用書中介紹的小練習，隨時隨地都能輕鬆進行，幫助你專注於當下，擺脫自我批評和負面、消極思維的束縛，進而自我接納，並找到屬於自己的、生命中真正的價值！如果你習慣透過思考解決問題，卻往往深陷於自我糾結與壓力中，請讀一讀這本書～當你陷入負面思緒、反覆批評自我，甚至因情緒困擾無法前行，你是否曾經想過：人生其實沒有那麼艱難？這本書將帶領你深入「ACT接納與承諾療法」的世界，教你如何擺脫束縛自我的「心魔」，進而活出充滿意義的真實自我。★當你腦中總是出現否定自己的耳語，你可以：1.觀察自己的思考2.發現自己被困在這思考中3.專注呼吸★想專注在當下，你可以：1.專心呼吸2.掃描自己的全身，看看有哪裡不舒服或有何感覺3.將意識專注在五感上★總有聲音在挑起你的自我批判、自我厭惡的情緒，讓你想起不堪回首的往事、怨恨別人時，你可以：1.向那聲音說「謝謝」，然後道再見2.以動漫角色的聲音迎擊3.搭配旋律唱出來4.幫過去失敗的場景重新上字幕5. 把「破滅的未來」當作背景音樂聽過就忘6. 換句話說，不再對自己苦苦相逼★想與負面思考保持距離，你可以：1. 把讓你感到痛苦的話寫在紙上2.把紙張拿得愈遠愈好3.直拿到手酸後就鬆開手臂的力氣，把紙放在膝蓋上。讓想法停留在膝蓋上，就可以去做自己想做的事了ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) 是一種嶄新的心理療法，透過學會接納自己，了解對你而言真正重要的價值，讓不安和痛苦成為心靈的一部分，而非阻礙你前進的絆腳石書中不僅詳細介紹了ACT的理論基礎，更結合了多項且多樣化的簡單實用練習，幫助你在日常生活中應用，用行動體現ACT的

With the past safely restored to the past, Trilby Moffat is looking forward to sitting down to a big slice of cake and a good crossword puzzle. But she's about to find out that the job of Time Keeper is never done and the future has other plans for her . .. extremely perilous plans. 'This looks dangerous,' said Trilby, who was tied to an antique parlour chair teetering on the edge of a rocky cliff.The man in the top hat arched one prickly eyebrow. 'Children can be so ungrateful. This will be the trip of a lifetime!' he said, pointing to the endless dark water below.Trilby Moffat is in grave danger, again. When she arrives on a secret island outside of time, in search of her missing mother, she knows she's in trouble. A strange festival is about to take place and Trilby is the guest of honour.Travellers from all over time are flocking to this mysterious carnival with its treasure markets, floating cupcakes and a terrifying surprise. Now Trilby and her friends must race against time (lit

一顆神祕流星墜落在Grotteskew古堡──但那不是星星，而是世界知名的怪物獵人Dotty Dauntless！她來這裡不是觀光，而是打算「帶走」最強大的那位怪物，證明她才是最勇敢的怪物行家。Stitch Head和好友Arabella決定阻止這場荒唐的計畫，因為對他們來說，古堡裡的每一位「作品」，都是家人。這是《Stitch Head》系列的最後一集，結合哥德式插圖與幽默驚奇的劇情，講述小小縫線怪與他的夥伴們如何用勇氣和智慧守護彼此。In this sixth and final book in the Stitch Head series, a fearless monster hunter hatches a plan to take the Creature from the castle--and it's up to Stitch Head and his friends to stop her! Stitch Head and Arabella are stargazing one night when Stitch Head sees a large flying object headed right for them. It crashes into the castle, and out from the wreckage emerges Dotty Dauntless, a fearless, world-renowned monster hunter. Dotty had learned that Castle Grotteskew is filled with monsters, so she hatches a plan to take the Creature with her in order to win a bet. Can Stitch Head, Arabella, and the rest of the creations stop her--and save the Creature? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. Welcome to Castle Grotteskew, where Mad Professor E

Being part bubble and part cat can be one whole problem in this new BubbleCat mixed-media tale! When BubbleCat throws a party for his grandma, can he balance helping all his friends with finding the perfect gift for Nana?It's Nana's one-millionth Not Poppin' Day, and BubbleCat is excited to gift her a beautiful bouquet of flowers at her party. But every time he tries to pick her more flowers, one of his friends needs his help to finish their own gifts. Oh, bubbles! Can BubbleCat balance helping his friends with helping himself, or will he have to tell them…"no"?

Expand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts that hit especially close to home! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.There’s no escaping gross stuff—even in the comfort of your own home! Discover icky, disgusting fun facts about your body, beloved places like the kitchen, your favorite furry pets, and the creepy-crawlies you pretend don’t exist.From barf to toilets to cockroaches (oh my!), what’s gross has never been so fun!

《Troubled》是一本動人且引人深思的回憶錄，講述Rob Henderson從破碎家庭、寄養制度到美國空軍，再到耶魯與劍橋求學的奮鬥歷程。他提出「奢侈信念」(luxury belief) 的觀念，揭示上層社會藉由炫耀進步思想來獲取地位，卻讓弱勢者承受代價。本書深刻描繪階級、家庭與身分的掙扎，令人動容。NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this "affecting...intriguing...heartbreaking" (Booklist) coming-of-age memoir, Rob Henderson vividly recounts growing up in foster care, enlisting in the US Air Force, attending elite universities, and pioneering the concept of "luxury beliefs"--ideas and opinions that confer status on the upper class while inflicting costs on the less fortunate. Rob Henderson was born to a drug-addicted mother and a father he never met, ultimately shuttling between ten different foster homes in California. When he was adopted into a loving family, he hoped that life would finally be stable and safe. But divorce, tragedy, poverty, and violence marked his adolescent and teen years, propelling Henderson to join the military upon completing high school. A "vivid, insightful, poignant, and powerful" (Nicholas A. Christakis, author of

In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling, "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly) A Door in the Dark, Ren's intellect and cunning are stretched to the limit in her quest to take down the system that stole her father's life. Ren Monroe is one step closer to avenging her father's death. Bonding with Theo Brood has allowed her to infiltrate one of the oldest houses in Kathor. But Theo's father is playing his own game. He exiles Theo, isolating Ren in an attempt to break the unwelcome grasp she has on his son. Ren might possess more resources than she ever imagined growing up, but her plans of revenge will vanish without allies. Enter House Tin Vori. Years ago, the Broods led an unprecedented raid to destroy one of the other ancient houses. Their only mistake was not finishing the job. A few of the Tin Vori siblings survived, and they haven't forgotten the crimes committed against their family that fateful night. Quietly, they've plotted their own revenge, waiting for just the right m

這是一部以鐵達尼號為背景的歷史小說，從一名少女的視角，描寫夢想與現實交錯的成長旅程。1912年，鐵達尼號即將展開首航。十三歲的海瑟獨自從英國前往美國，原本是為了進工廠工作貼補家用，但她心中真正的夢想，是成為一名記者。當她發現自己沒有足夠的船票費用，只能選擇偷偷登船。在船上，她見識到豪華與階級差距，也結識了願意伸出援手的朋友。然而，一場突如其來的意外，讓這趟旅程成為生死考驗。在冰冷黑夜與混亂之中，海瑟必須憑著冷靜與判斷，守住自己的希望。As disaster looms on the horizon, a young stowaway onboard the Titanic will need all her courage and wits to stay alive. A thrilling tale from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen!Hazel Rothbury is traveling all alone from her home in England aboard the celebrated ship Titanic. Following the untimely death of her father, Hazel's mother is sending her to the US to work in a factory, so that she might send money back home to help her family make ends meet.But Hazel harbors a secret dream: She wants to be a journalist, and she just knows that if she can write and sell a story about the Titanic's maiden voyage, she could earn enough money to support her family and not have to go to a sweatshop. When Hazel discovers that her mother didn't send her with enough

The third book in award-winning author Claire North's Songs of Penelope Trilogy, a "powerful, fresh, and unflinching" reimagining (Jennifer Saint) that breathes life into ancient myth and gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men. Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned. For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings. But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . . . A beggar has arrived at the Palace. Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors - but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last. Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the suitors - vengeance that will spark a civil war - but he's testing the loyalty of his queen. Has she been faithful to him all these years? And how much blood is Odysse

From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing book that turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience.For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that follows a well-trodden path. This is the case for Shigehiro Oishi's father, who has lived in a small mountain town in Japan for his entire life, putting his family's needs above his own, like his father and grandfather before him. But is a happy life, or even a meaningful life, also a good life?InLife in Three Dimensions, Shige Oishi enters into a debate that has animated psychology since 1984, when Ed Diener (Oishi's mentor) published a paper that launched happiness studies. A rival followed in 1989 with a model of a good life that focused on purpose and meaning instead. In recent years, Shige Oishi's award-winning work has proposed a third dimension to a good life:psychological richness,a concept that prioritizes curiosity, exploration

A groundbreaking guide to rejecting the default path and designing your dream life—a life centered aroundThe 5 Types of Wealth. Launch your journey to fulfillment with this transformative system from inspirational writer of “The Curiosity Chronicle” newsletter, speaker, and entrepreneur Sahil Bloom.Harsh truth: You’ve been lied to. Throughout your life, you’ve been slowly indoctrinated to believe that money is the only type of wealth. The reality: Your wealthy life may involve money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else.InThe 5 Types of Wealth, Sahil Bloom offers a transformative guide for redesigning your life around five types of wealth—Time Wealth, Social Wealth, Mental Wealth, Physical Wealth, and Financial Wealth—that will lead to a durable satisfaction and happiness you can build and maintain across the seasons of your life.Whether you are a recent college graduate, mid-life warrior, or a retiree, this playbook will unlock new levels of freedom and fulfillment, i

In an epic historical story that talks directly to our times, Cross and Dragon dramatizes the life of one of the most famous Western figures in China: Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci. Sent by the Pope in the late 16th century to convert the Chinese Emperor, Ricci was faced with a “mission impossible” as China in the Ming Dynasty did not allow foreigners to enter the country.

The twelfth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub is so excited to perform in Bella's pet choir with Duchess and Luna. But then Bub hurts his leg and he has to wear a BIG BAD CONE! He's crushed that the cone doesn't match his costume. Can Bub's friends convince him that the show must go on?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.It's official — Mary Anne's father and Dawn's mother are getting married! The Baby-sitters think it's so romantic, especially since Mr. Spier and Mrs. Schafer first fell in love when they were in high school.But nothing can top Mary Anne and Dawn's excitement. They want a huge wedding with beautiful dresses, lots of presents, and a five-layer cake. After all, this isn't just any wedding. Mary Anne and Dawn are going to be baby-sitters, best friends, and sisters, too!

Bo and the unicorns meet a majestic griffin who is guarding an ancient secret in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Owl Diaries!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this eleventh book in the USA Today bestselling Unicorn Diaries series, a terrible storm ruins homes all across Sparklegrove Forest. Bo and the unicorns go to the castle to seek help from Queen Juniper. They learn there is an ancient spell that can restore everyone's homes. But in order to perform that spell, they need to find a cave of ancient gold that is guarded by a mythical creature. Will Bo and the other unicorns be able to save the forest? With full-color artwork through

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

抽象水影照片的構圖比畫家畫出的抽象畫更自然與奇特，因為它是水的波動畫出的，又因為它是照片，所以也比抽象畫更精細，這是現代新奇美妙的藝術作品。Because my abstract water image photographs are based on water waves, I believe each photograph is more unique and natural than any painting art. More precise and delicate than a painting too because it is a photograph. I hope readers can enjoy this new, amazing contemporary art from this book.

Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:

《泥與火的藍調 － 從唐代藍彩瓷到元代青花瓷》 The Blues of Clayand Flame The Blue-and-white from the Tang Dynasty to Yuan Dynasty 以物讀史，博古通今，辨真識偽，鑑知中國古代青花瓷的誕生、成長與興盛。從歷史、工藝技術、材料與藝術風格等等角度，剖析其藝術風格與文化意涵。 作者以多年的鑑識與研究經驗，行旅中國各地古代窯場遺址以及海內外各地著名的博物館，蒐集了青花瓷樣本與圖文資料，也親自參訪了從事高仿青花瓷的工藝師們，更結合了目前最新的考古成果與知識，結合理論與實務經驗匯聚於本書，對提升欣賞的素養與收藏鑑識的眼光，有著一定的助益。 ◆提升欣賞的素養與收藏鑑識的眼光 本書的撰寫是作者在台灣師範大學藝術史研究所以及阿賴耶藝術講堂的「文物鑑定學」課程的教學講義為基礎，在出版社的邀請之下，加入了更多更新的資料使其內容更為豐富，同時加入許多圖片，並在文字上加以潤飾，捨棄一般冗長而晦澀的學術寫作方式，力求行文順暢，深入淺出。

《愛自己的力量（中英文對照）》願意愛自己就會愛自己更多，那種由內在自然而然所散發肢體語言，是最純真也最被接受的，這樣的「愛自己」，當然可以愛別人。反向思考，人生無限寬廣！I will love myself more, if I am willing to love myself. Such body language emitting naturally from within is the most naive and acceptable.We can love others if we “love ourselves” in such a way.We can enjoy an infinitely immense life, if we think in a reverse way!愛自己的起點：從內心出發《愛自己的力量（中英文對照）》是許立田先生又一部充滿正向能量與深刻反思的作品。透過中英文對照的方式，書中探討了如何認識自我、愛自己，並進一步將這份愛延伸至他人與世界。全書架構清晰，分為六個部分，從自我探索到愛的傳達，最終指向內在成長與對世界的關懷。作者從最基本的「愛自己」開始，帶領讀者透過認識自身優缺點、照顧健康、建立自信與人生規劃等方式，奠定自愛的基礎。在此基礎上，書中強調「愛的傳達」，探討擁抱、文字、行動與心靈感應等不同層面的愛的表達。隨著書籍的深入，作者進一步帶領讀者思考「自我修煉與成長」，其中「我是三歲小孩」、「音樂滋潤心靈」、「哭、蛻變與成長」等章節，讓讀者從不同的角度審視自己，並學習如何從經驗中成長。接下來的「反向思考、無限寬廣」則引導讀者以更開放的思維看待世界，挑戰傳統思維定勢，例如對年齡、成就、學歷等價值觀的重新審視。後兩部分「認識自己、提昇內在」與「大自然心靈之旅」，進一步將個人層次的愛擴展到更深遠的生命思考與自然體悟，使讀者在與自己和解的同時，也學會與世界和諧共處。 書中哲理與實踐性：許立田的寫作風格溫暖而富有啟發性。他以簡單易懂的文字，搭配富有哲理的思考，讓讀者能夠輕鬆理解「愛自己」的真正意涵。特別值得一提的是，書中不僅提供了理論性的思考，也穿插了許多實際的方法，例如如何透過改變習慣、培養積極態度來達成內在成長。 雙語對照的特色與價值：本書的另一大亮點是中英文對照的編排方式。這不僅讓讀者在閱讀中文內容時，也能透過英文版本進一步思

太麻里圖幅（以下簡稱本圖幅或本區）位於中央山脈南部，主要出露板岩與一部分片岩。這個區域最早的調查是宇佐美衞與松本隆一（1940）的大武山圖幅（比例尺十萬分之一）。光復後，顏滄波（Yen, 1970）曾經進行板岩層的區域地質調查。探勘知本溪至金崙溪的地熱資源，工業技術研究院能源與礦業研究所（1984）也出版一張小比例尺地質圖；之後，本區有一些地質構造相關的研究（Lu et al., 2001；Chang et al., 2009；徐乙君，2008；林啓文等，2010）。另外，有孔蟲的研究結果，圖幅內大多數板岩層的時代為中新世（Chang and Yen, 1958；Chang, 1970）。中央地質調查所為了執行「易淹水地區上游集水區地質調查與資料庫建置」計畫，進行圖幅內高山地區的一些路線調查（中興工程顧問股份有限公司，2009），並完成一張「太麻里」圖幅區域的地質草圖（比例尺五萬分之一），提供編製本圖幅的重要基本資料。圖幅內部分河流不易溯溪調查，因此在編製本圖幅過程中，作者未到達的區域是採用前人的資料：知本溪上游，一部分採用大武山圖幅（宇佐美衞與松本隆一，1940）的調查資料，可惜的是該圖幅並未附說明書；大南溪上游與知本溪中游，是採用顏滄波未發表的路線地質底圖以及出版資料（Yen and Yang, 1991）；知本主山附近，部分採用陳其瑞（臺灣省礦務局，1986；Chen, 1998）的調查資料。太麻里溪中上游至知本溪上游、北大武山及東斜面等，是採用中興工程顧問股份有限公司（2009）「易淹水地區上游集水區地質調查」的原始路線地質資料，加以編繪而成；他們的地質師在調查過程中拍攝許多附有座標的野外照片，提供岩性組合的參考與比對。中央山脈東斜面，屬於大武山自然保留區的部分（範圍如圖1），山路與林道等不再修復，因此大南溪、知本溪源頭區域更難以到達，資料相對稀少，有待日後再作補充。林偉雄、高銘健、梁勝雄、范力仁、莊釗鳴、林揚閔等先生協助野外地質調查，作者敬致謝忱。

Growing Up is a collection of poetry surrounding themes of love, life, and loss. This is an exploration of what it means to learn about the world and ourselves.內容為青少年成長歷程，如壓力、愛情、及對死亡的看法，以及對女權主義、希臘神話的反思.

由母親巧吟與七歲女兒芮熙創作的《我的萬能機器人》，是一個充滿想像力的故事，描述一位小朋友夢想發明一台能做所有事情的機器人，從做家務到陪伴成長，它無所不能。然而，最後主角驚訝地發現，這台機器人他其實早就認識！這是一本充滿溫馨與幽默的繪本，讓孩子與父母一同體會愛與感恩的美好。EnglishCreated by mother Charlene and her 7 year old daughter Audrey, “My Super-Duper Robot” is an imaginative story about a child who dreams of inventing a robot that can do everything—from household chores to daily tasks. This amazing robot becomes an indispensable companion, but in a heartwarming twist, the child realizes the robot resembles someone very dear! This charming picture book is a celebration of love, gratitude, and the magic of family bonds.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786269935000.pdf

This rich and enjoyable book recounts the tangled, dynamic encounters through which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries'A rich history… Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly' - Rana Mitter, Financial TimesThis rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encountersFrom the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires fantastically far away. By the twentieth century much of Asia might have come under Western rule after centuries of warfare, but its intellectual, artistic and spiritual influence was fighting back.The Light of Asia is a wonderfully varied and entertaining history of the many ways in

Book 2 in the next official illustrated Minecraft children’s gaming fiction series, new for 2025 – perfect for kids aged 6, 7, 8 & 9!A group of friends go on an amazing Minecraft adventure to save a friend while also navigating the halls of their new school – the Ironsword Academy!The Ironsword Academy is the third series of official Minecraft chapter books that are perfect for readers 6 to 9 and Minecraft fans of all ages!Morgan, Ash and the rest of the team discover that their new friend Eek has travelled into the Nether alone. Well, not exactly alone – there’s a hostile skeleton that Eek thinks is his friend following him every step of the way! To make matters worse, in the real world, the team gets stuck in detention, leaving Ash to go after Eek alone.Find out what happens in this epic series that takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players on amazing journeys, where they solve problems and unravel mysteries in the real world and in the world of Minecraft.

Grab your pens and pencils and embark upon your very own LEGO® Star Wars™ adventure with this awesome colouring and activity book. Bring your own choice of colours to heroes, villains, starships, droids and all your favourite characters from Star Wars: The Mandalorian™. There are fun puzzles to complete, too!© & TM 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2024 The LEGO Group.