The Creative Connection

Join Duggee and the Squirrels for some summertime fun!It’s time for some summer fun with Duggee and the Squirrels!What will they get up to this summer? They have a splash-tastic time at the waterpark, a cosy evening at the campfire and get creative during arts and crafts at the clubhouse.Join them on their exciting adventures and spot lots of things along the way in this packed search-and-find book.Don’t miss these other amazing Duggee books:Hey Duggee: Where's Duggee? A Search-and-Find BookHey Duggee: Hide and SeekHey Duggee: Where’s the Dragon?Hey Duggee is a BAFTA and Emmy award-winning animation about an adorable dog and his band of Squirrels. It airs in the UK daily on CBeebies and is available on iPlayer. Featuring the voice of comedian and presenter Alexander Armstrong, this warm and hilarious preschool CBeebies show encourages children to get out and about and be active. Join the Squirrel Club in this collection of story, activity and novelty books and earn your badges with the

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Fascinated by her grandfather’s seafaring life on a freighter and triggered by her own turbulent arrival to Iceland one winter, Crystal Kwan ends up buying a one-way ticket to Paris where her outbound life unfolds. Under the influence of great artists, architects and writers who travelled far both physically and creatively, she is tempted to do the same: to record serendipitous, at times overwhelming moments through writing, sketching and photography. Four themes of “souvenirs”, each a result of a particular type of travel, portray different ways of seeing as she comes face to face with the world. Be it creative or contemplative, memorable or regrettable, the greatest souvenir harnessed throughout all journeys is the transformative power of travel.

《幻想文法》被譽為結合詩意與教育的經典，義大利童書大師Gianni Rodari不只創作童話，更深信故事是孩子認識世界、發展創意的起點。書中透過童話結構解析、遊戲活動與實用建議，引領讀者發現說故事的樂趣，激發想像力。本書由童話研究權威傑Jack Zipes重新翻譯，並搭配插畫家Matt Forsythe的精美圖像，是一本值得反覆翻閱、陪伴成長的創意指南。From the father of modern Italian children’s literature, a guide to fairy tales and their potential for teaching creative storytelling to children—with radiant illustrations from Matt Forsythe and a refreshed translation from Jack Zipes“The ultimate synthesis of Rodari’s exuberant knowledge, a book of both pedagogy and poetics, poetry for teachers and pedagogy for poets.” —Italo CalvinoA groundbreaking pedagogical work that is also a handbook for writers of all ages and kinds, The Grammar of Fantasy offers a playful, practical path to finding your own voice through the power of storytelling. Full of ideas, glosses on fairy tales, stories, and wide-ranging activities, this book changed how creative arts were taught in Italian schools.Gianni Rodari is not only revered as a children’s author, but also remembered f

遵循低發酵飲食計畫的兩大原則，每餐間隔四到五小時保持掃蕩波規律，就能清除腸胃細菌與殘留食物！腸道是人類第二個大腦，想要良好的腸道免疫力就要擁有多樣化的腸道微生物群系。你是否經常感到腹痛、脹氣、便秘或腹瀉，尋遍名醫卻無法找到原因？這可能與腸道菌群失衡有關，腸道菌失衡不僅是導致腸躁症和小腸細菌過度生長的原因，甚至是造成肥胖症、帕金森氏症、焦慮和肝性腦病變等疾病的元兇之一！馬克．皮門特爾和艾里．雷札耶兩位醫學博士致力於研究腸躁症和小腸細菌過度生長二十餘年，他們認為「微生物」可以作為治療藥物，達到以菌為藥和以藥治菌的妙用。◆腸躁症和小腸細菌過度生長最完整指引．涵蓋了從診斷到治療結束的過程，指出患者身體可能產生的變化，包含潛在的生理和可能出現的症狀，也提出藥物和膳食的實證管理和治療。．揭示了腸躁症的新致因——食物中毒，還有管理小腸細菌過度生長的三大支柱：減少問題細菌的策略、減輕症狀的建議，以及消除無益菌的元素飲食（elemental diet）。無論是患者、患者家屬，甚至是相關從業人員，可以針對這兩項疾病擁有不同的見解。◆腸躁症和小腸細菌過度生長最新檢測方法．發明了ibs-smart © 腸躁症血液檢測法，無須多次侵入性檢查，能節省時間和金錢。．小腸細菌過度生長可經由呼氣測試快速地確認病因。◆與健康息息相關的微生物群系．想像你的微生物群系是一座龐大活躍的城市，微生物群系替你提供防禦系統。．腸道內細菌和真菌的多樣性、細菌的數量和組成、細菌的產物……五種促進健康和預防疾病的特定成分在本書一探究竟。◆完整的低發酵飲食指南．控制進食時間的操作方法，避免難以消化的高碳水化合物，教你怎麼檢查食物成分表、怎麼規劃一日三餐，也能因應各種特殊需求適應低發酵飲食計畫。．附錄有最詳細的食物清單，讓你可以清楚知道自己可以吃的食物有哪些，又有哪些該避免的食物才能讓病症不再復發。本書特色◎講求專業：兩位醫師作為腸胃領域的專家，研究IBS和SIBO多年。Mark Pimente是腸胃病學的教授，也是第一個IBS血液檢測（ibs-smart©）的專利擁有者。而Ali Rezaie是腸胃科醫學博士，研究重點專注於微生物群系、腸躁症 (IBS)、小腸細菌過度生長 (SIBO)、醫療設備開發和內部紫外線療法。◎尋找脈絡：從首次診斷到治療結束期間發生的情況；揭示潛在的身體的疾病因子和出現的不同症狀方面可能發生的變化

HONG KONG LITERATURE SERIESSeries Editor: John MinfordAfter her celebrated The Teddy Bear Chronicles, Xi Xi turns her creative vision towards the world of the primate kingdom. At the age of 73, despite physical challenges, Xi Xi traveled extensively across Asia, from tropical forests to conservation centers, immersing herself in the natural world of apes and monkeys.This book is one of the remarkable outcomes of this journey. Xi Xi documented 51 endearing ape and monkey puppets that she had sewn, weaving them into a series of insightful dialogues with her friend, the Hong Kong writer Ho Fuk Yan. These discussions cover the depiction of apes and monkeys in Chinese and Western literature, painting, drama, and film, as well as the interconnectedness of humans and their primate relatives. Xi Xi’s words, filled with empathy, reveal the heart of her work: ‘If there is a common theme to our conversation, it is to respect life and speak for those lives that have been discriminated against in t

「如果你擔心自己的技能會過時，這本書可能是你的救星！」──亞當．格蘭特（Adam Grant），《隱性潛能》作者AI如何讓你變得更強？從新手到高手，掌握無可取代技能的成長心法《隱性潛能》作者　亞當．格蘭特（Adam Grant）LinkedIn共同創辦人　里德．霍夫曼（Reid Hoffman），史丹佛大學電腦科學教授　李飛飛重磅推薦！在AI工具如雨後春筍的當下，不懂程式的人可以輕鬆寫出小工具，不擅設計的人可以輕鬆剪出有質感的影片，你是否發現：AI讓我們更容易學會想學的事物，卻對技能的發展不利！過去十年，我從餐廳廚房到外科病房，走訪無數場域，參考大量案例與研究，發現一套人類學習珍貴技能的三大密碼──挑戰（Challenge）、複雜性（Complexity）、連結（Connection）。然而，自動化、人工智慧等新科技的應用，雖然提高了效率，但同時也破壞了技能發展的關鍵密碼：1.科技取代部分流程，使得員工技能變得單調重複；2.專家與新人之間的合作鏈斷裂，專家可以更獨立地完成工作，不再需要新手的協助；3.加劇技能不平等，擁有高技能的人可以獲得更高的聲望和薪水，而低薪、基層的勞工卻面臨技能退化的困境。一個人的技能培養，要從平庸到達卓越，勢必在當前的科技趨勢下，更積極地發展這三項技能密碼。科技本身並不是問題，問題在於我們如何運用科技。如果我們只追求生產力，而忽略技能發展，就會讓科技變成技能的敵人。相反地，如果我們能善用科技，同時守護挑戰、複雜性和連結，就可以讓科技成為技能發展的盟友，創造更卓越的自我！讓你成為未來世代的菁英、邁向卓越最重要的一本書！

Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC) 2025 Creative Writing First-Place Winner Justin Yu's first English book, featuring deeply moving reviews of the world's 50 greatest films.

What happens when a new baby moves in--and the doted-on "older sibling" is a pampered pooch? People stop to say, "Oh, what a cutie patootie baby!" What? Is it not clear? I am the patootie. Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost. Check out the dozens of toys, the nifty stroller, the comfy places to take her (many) naps, the various tasty snacks, and most of all, lots of quality time with her girl, Bea. Together, Hazel and Bea are sensational. Until the baby arrives, that is, and everything changes. Now Hazel isn't always the center of attention--even Nana barely has time for a cuddle. Things have gone too far! But when Hazel runs off to hide, the family is desperate to find her, and Hazel is reminded just how much she is loved. In this endearing comedy for dog lovers and expanding families from a stellar creative team, there's room for everyone in the hug circle--and messy new arrivals who drop enticing crumbs turn out to be not so bad a

在這個誰也聽不到誰說話的年代，我們太需要這本人際連結指南。對話無所不在，學會聆聽、說服、連結，在紛亂的世界中自在溝通。Plus──釐清3種對話類型，任何人都能成為超級溝通者！★為什麼兩個人溝通，有時能合拍，有時卻無法？為什麼有些社群歡迎多元的看法，有些卻容易質疑新的意見？有些領導人的話能激勵人心、起而行動，有些人同樣具有熱情，卻無法撫平雜音？溝通順暢，或許只是成功對話的假象？◆內容簡介《為什麼我們這樣生活，那樣工作？》（The Power of Habit）作者最新力作，精彩探索對話能發揮作用的要素——以及我們所有人如何能在工作和生活中，學著成為超級溝通者 什麼樣的人是超級溝通者？就是能毫不費力讓對話成功產生結論的人。他們可以處理各種困難的主題，但又不得罪人。他們可以讓對方感到輕鬆自在，並傳達自己所思所想。他們是聰明的協調者，足以引導決策的形成。他們是怎麼做到的？ 在這本具開創性的新作中，杜希格揭開超級溝通者事事都能溝通成功的祕密，以及溝通的藝術與科學。他詳細剖析日常生活中不同類型的對話，釐清為何有些對話得以順暢進行，有些卻無疾而終。他更進一步指出，有哪些提問與策略可以讓人們通力合作，而有些尷尬至極的互動又要如何成功逆轉。論述過程中，他精彩解釋一位CIA探員是如何說服並吸收某個最初不情不願的間諜，某個陪審團成員是如何讓其他陪審員重新檢視一個乍看判決結果顯而易見的案子，還有一名醫生要如何應對反疫苗的病人。 杜希格運用他標誌性的說故事技巧，深入淺出介紹各界的研究，告訴我們人人都有可能學著辨識並化解那些隱形的干擾。最難能可貴的是，作者一一展示與他人成功連結的技巧，無論情況有多棘手。這本書不僅收錄了精彩絕倫的案例分享，還有各種最新的研究結果，任何人讀完之後，都會重新看待自己說出口的話語和說話的方式。◆本書特色▲這本書徹底探討何謂「成功的溝通」：當我們張口說話、打開耳朵聆聽，腦中到底發生了什麼事？溝通順暢或阻礙重重，是出於哪些出人意料的因素？還有與人圓滿對談之後，那種水乳交融的狀態？這些都是真實發生的事件：出自人類生理機制深層的神經鏡象化。▲本書主要分為三部分──聆聽、說服、連結：1）對話要成功，除了必須具備邏輯跟理路，也要訴諸情感層面。2）如何說話，包含我們述說的故事、倚賴的隱喻及典故，如何形容自身的經驗，甚至是語調及節奏。3）分析對話成功與否，也可以運用經濟學的工具

書中四位孩子各有煩惱：Makayla 點子滿滿卻不知如何成篇，Howard 喜歡畫畫卻苦於無靈感，Lynda 對作品總是不滿意，而 Art 則單純熱愛創意。當他們組成 The Cartoonists Club，開始彼此支持、交流創作，他們不僅學會漫畫的技巧，更學會欣賞自己，並找到表達想法的新方式。本書節奏輕快，插圖豐富，是引導孩子理解創意與自我表達的精彩讀物。Harvey Award NomineeInstant New York Times BestsellerInstant USA Today BestsellerInstant #1 National Indie BestsellerAmazon Best Book of the Year So FarBarnes & Noble Best Book of the Year So Far2025 SLJ Best Graphic Novels#1 New York Times bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendship story about creativity and self-expression that blends how-to and comics magic. Welcome to the club!Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to fo