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Mr K P Bhaskar and Mrs Santha Bhaskar were cultural leaders who devoted their lives to elevating Indian dance in Singapore.Over the last several decades,they have stood strong in the spotlight for their artistic efforts and immeasurabie service to the nation. But as celebrated as their achievements may be, what has remained in humble silence is the history of their youth.Born fifteen years apart as Bhaskar Krishna Pillai and Pankyamma Santhamma, it was dance that compelled fate to bring this unlikely couple together. From choosing his guru over his own family to sacrificing her life's dreams in mere seconds, For the Love of Dance takes us back to 1937 where we witness their extraordinary journeys unfold through the eyes of a young, impassioned K P Bhaskar.

An inspiring story perfect for little stargazers. Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon – a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky.Can Luna share her love of the sky and show the villagers that the Sky Dragon is nothing to be afraid of?Featuring real constellations as well as facts about the milky way, eclipses, comets and other astronomical delights. Luna and the Sky Dragon is a warm and playful story with lots to learn and talk about from Bethan Woollvin, the New York Times-bestselling creator of Little Red, I Can Catch a Monster and Three Little Vikings, and illustrator of Meet the Planets written by Caryl Hart.

An outstanding STEM picture book documenting the transformation of an aircraft carrier that was gutted and turned into the world’s largest artificial reef.What happens when something designed to be unsinkable gets bombed to the bottom of the ocean floor? With careful preparation, new life can take root!This incredible story brings young readers along on the journey of the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany—the Mighty O—as it gets stripped down to a steel shell for a new life below the waves.After 25 years of service, launching more aircraft than any other carrier of its time, the ship found a new mission as an artificial reef off the coast of Florida. The Mighty O was prepped and reefed by a team of more than 150 scientists, engineers, and technicians. Today, it is home to a flourishing variety of marine animals. Designed to encourage regrowth and protect vulnerable marine life, artificial reefs are a crucial tool in the fight against overfishing, pollution, and warming water temperatures.

Readers will get a kick out of the whimsical and hilarious everyday shenanigans of best friends, Gnome and Rat, in the first book of this new early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat are best friends who live together in a charming forest. Rat enjoys drinking tea and finishing crossword puzzles. And Gnome... well, Gnome likes to polish his pointy red hat and eat delicious sausages.Join these funny friends on their various adventures, whether it's celebrating Hat Day, perfecting magic tricks, or tracking down a new signature hat for Gnome. Whatever their antic, these two know exactly how to have a good time: with each other.

Spider-Man is the friendly neighborhood pet sitter in this all new graphic novel for early readers!Marvel Comics’ friendly neighborhood superhero becomes a pet sitter in Spider-Man: Animals Assemble, an original graphic novel for early readers by award-winning author-illustrator Mike Maihack.When the Avengers are assembled to contain a super threat in New York City, Spider-Man is given the most important job of all: to make sure all the Avengers’ super pets are safe! Spidey wants in on the bad guy fighting action, but with great power comes great pet sitting.Featuring fan favorite Avengers like Captain America, Captain Marvel, and Black Panther, this fun and funny original graphic novel sees the mighty web-slinger teaming up with the most unlikely of heroes to save the day!

本書譯自David JGriffiths和Darrell FSchroeter教授所著《量子力學概論》(第3版)，包含了我國大學量子力學課程最主要的內容。本書強調量子力學的實驗基礎和基本概念，講解直接從薛定諤方程開始；同時力圖體現現代物理內容，把問題擴展到多個前沿的研究領域，如統計物理、固體物理、粒子物理等。在寫法上，作者從務實的角度出發，著重於交互式的寫作，採用對話式的語言，敘述簡明，文筆流暢，力圖改變量子力學難於理解、難於接受的教學狀況。本書為高等學校物理學或相關專業量子力學課程的基礎教材，也可供有關專業教師、科研人員等參考。This is a Simplified Chinese Translation of the following title published by Cambridge University Press:Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, 3rd Edition, ISBN 9781107189638Second edition  David J. Griffiths 2017. Third edition  Cambridge University Press 2018.This Simplified Chinese Translation for Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan)is published by arrangement with the Press Syndicate of the University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom. Cambridge University Press and China Machine Press 2023.This Simplified Chinese Translation is authorized for sale in Chinese mainland ( excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan) only. Unauthorised export of this Simplified Chinese Translation is a

今天，Tai 的夢想成真——他要在動物園當一日小小飼育員！故事從清晨的園區會議開始，讀者將跟著 Tai 餵食動物、觀察動物行為、參與育幼照護，還要面對意想不到的挑戰：抓住一條巨蛇與尋找失蹤的動物。書中還揭示動物園的保育任務與科學研究，包括珊瑚培育、珍稀物種保護，以及處理動物糞便的趣事。漫畫分鏡讓情節輕鬆易讀，卻蘊含豐富生態知識。Tai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an animal goes missing.See some cutting-edge science in action, and find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they do with all that dung. - Told in lively comic book style- Written in collaboration with experts at Chester Zoo- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Waking Up- What's in the zoo- Morning meeting- All about food- Enrichment- Breakfast time- The frog nursery- How to catch a giant snake- In the jaguar

Ever wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts about the weather in this delightful information book.

What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. This exciting information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered.With eleven books to explore in this best-selling and award-winning series, there are over 1,100 facts to discover. Packed with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text, the series is perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

Books eight through ten in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs are now available together in a collectible hardcover boxed set!With SPYDER defeated, Ben Ripley is looking forward to his life getting back to normal, or as normal as possible when you’re a superspy in training, but his next mission isn’t too far behind…With bombs going off in the CIA conference room, his nemesis, Murray Hill, boarding the world’s biggest cruise ship in Central America, and someone putting a price on Ben’s head and accusing him of being at the center of a conspiracy on the internet, Ben is faced with his greatest challenges yet.This action-packed hardcover boxed set includes:Spy School RevolutionSpy School at SeaSpy School Project X

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers.Owl wants to play catch. But Penguin wants to play tennis! Which should they play? Sometimes best friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From conquering fears to flying a runaway kite, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together.In five nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own.I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific sto

From the critically acclaimed author ofYour Name Is a Songand the bestselling illustrator ofThe Proudest Bluecomes a story about a Muslim boy who receives a salat (prayer) rug on his seventh birthday and becomes empowered about his faith.In this beautiful story of community, family, and acceptance, a boy named Muhammad receives a special salat rug on his seventh birthday. Seven is the age when Muslim children are encouraged to pray, and Muhammad is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad?In the end, with help from his teacher, he finds the perfect place to pray.Salat in Secret, by two highly acclaimed Muslim creators, is a poignant and empowering look at an important facet of Islam that many observant children cherish but might be scared to share.

"Lei and the Fire Goddess blends preteen angst and beloved Hawaiian moʻolelo in a way that hasn't been done before." --Auliʻi Cravalho, actress and voice of Disney's Princess Moana Curses aren't real. At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she listens to her grandmother's folktales about sacred flowers and family guardians. Anna's friends back home in Colorado don't believe in legends, either. They're more interested in science and sports--real, tangible things that stand in total contrast to Anna's family's embarrassing stories. So when Anna goes back to Hawaiʻi to visit her Tūtū, she has no interest in becoming the heir to her family's history; she's set on having a touristy, fun vacation. But when Anna accidentally insults Pele the fire goddess by destroying her lehua blossom, a giant hawk swoops in and kidnaps her best friend, and she quickly learns just how real these moʻolelo are. In order to save her friends and family, Anna must n

Aspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk with the first American woman to walk in space as their partner.What is it like to walk in space—to use cutting-edge equipment and conduct experiments in a 280-pound space suit? How do you get there in the first place? Would-be spacewalkers will find enthusiasm, vibrant encouragement, and a host of amazing facts, photos, drawings, and descriptions in this engaging guide cowritten by three-time shuttle astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan and children’s book author Michael J. Rosen (who also provides illustrations). From detailed info about how to train (sometimes underwater!) to descriptions of the emotions spurred by seeing Earth from above, this guide will leave readers inspired and excited to start their own journeys into space.

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This book offers a glimpse into the wide-ranging 50-year career of the internationally renowned Hong Kong photographer/designer through his work in collages and photomontages. From his early album covers when he was an art director/designer for the music industry in New York, Los Angeles and London in the 1970’s, through his diverse international assignments and personal works, to his most recent exhibition in Hong Kong. The story encompasses the long journey from cut-and-paste collages to the computer-composited photomontages of dreamscapes in this Carnival of Dreams.In his introduction titled ‘The Man from Everywhere’, Pico Iyer writes: “For decades now, Basil Pao has been the global eye through which I’ve taken in almost every country, as clearly as the world within… I never know where to place Basil; I can’t get my head around him. Album-designer, loving father, covert Chan master—21st century Renaissance man—Basil is always bringing the many worlds inside him together to create so

本書以水彩與素描描繪威尼斯的經典風景與隱藏角落，呈現其歷史風華與細膩氛圍。透過藝術視角，帶領讀者感受這座水都的浪漫與時間之美。… Venice at dawn, seen from the deck of the ship …A Venice wobbling in a thousand fresh-water reflections, cool as a jelly. It was as if some great master, stricken by dementia, had burst his whole colour-box against the sky to deafen the inner eye of the world. Cloud and water mixed in with each other, dripping with colours, merging overlapping, liquefying, with steeples and alconies and roofs floating in space, like the fragments of some stained glass window seen through a dozen veils of rice – paperOne of Europe’s most beautiful cities is celebrated through the talents of artist Fabrice MoireauVenice, a mosaic of over 100 islands, many connected by the 400 bridges which span its famous canals, is possibly the most romantic city in the world. It began as a village in the marshes and grew into a formidable sea power, dubbed the Queen of the Adriatic. Now its fading glories - the canals and palaces, monuments and churches —

ONE OF THE MOST SPOKEN DIALECTS in China, Southeast Asia, and globally, Cantonese was nevertheless deemed a local dialect enjoying little prestige among the intellectuals. Not much was recorded in official documents or gazetteers about the early history of Hong Kong. The Cantonese language and its origin remained much of a mystery until the mid-20th century when scholars started to accord it with increasing attention. Thanks to dedicated efforts of early missionaries, pedagogues, and linguists, we can now trace back the evolution of modern Cantonese since the 19th century— how differences in sounds, words, and grammar distinguish the old from contemporary speech today. In this book, Hung-nin Samuel Cheung, an acclaimed scholar on the study of Cantonese, offers profound insights to various firsthand century-old materials including language manuals, Bible translations, and maps of Hong Kong, with findings that will be useful for ongoing efforts to study the development of

2023年紀念增訂版――重新評價賈伯斯 賈伯斯有如達文西，在藝術與科學的交會口激發創意 各界讚譽 這本傳記是必讀之書。 ――《紐約時報》（The New York Times） 艾薩克森用生花妙筆寫出賈伯斯的精采人生。 ――《華爾街日報》（The Wall Street Journal） 引人入勝。 ――《紐約客》（The New Yorker） 本書嚴謹公正的記錄了賈伯斯的一生。 ――《紐約書評》（The New York Review of Books） 一本不時讓你嘖嘖稱奇的傳記。 ――《衛報》（The Guardian） 艾薩克森的傳記，既能捕捉一個時代，也寫活了一個人，使他成為最好、也最重要的傳記作家。《賈伯斯傳》是艾薩克森的顛峰之作。 ――《外交事務》（Foreign Affairs） 作者的筆法坦率、優雅、犀利……艾薩克森為我們描繪了一幅極度清晰的畫像……《賈伯斯傳》不只是一本好書，也是我們迫切需要的書。 ――《時代雜誌》（Time） 你可從幾個不同的角度來看《賈伯斯傳》。這是電腦時代最令人興奮的一段歷史。電腦產品首度成為個人裝置，甚至變成時尚之物。這也是一本商業教科書，記載蘋果帝國的興衰和再度稱霸，也描述摧毀友誼和事業的殘酷衝突。這是一個電子產品愛好者之夢，講述麥金塔、iPod、iPhone和iPad誕生的精采內幕。但更重要的是，艾薩克森寫活了一個複雜、奇特的人，他不但迷人，也令人厭惡、喜愛、痴迷和瘋狂。作者描述賈伯斯這樣的人，如何在這個時代推動最偉大的技術創新。 ――《華盛頓郵報》（The Washington Post） 在這個電腦普及的世界，智慧型手機就像第五肢，音樂是來自網際網路而非唱片行。對這一代的人來說，《賈伯斯傳》是必讀的歷史……本書描寫他私生活的篇章，他的個性躍然紙上，他所有的缺點和瘋狂都給我們留下深刻的印象。還有他的幽默感……艾薩克森刻劃得非常細緻、生動，讓人得以全面了解我們這一代最偉大的人物。 ――美聯社（Associated Press） 如果你還沒讀過艾薩克森的《賈伯斯傳》，一本鼓舞人心的絕佳好書，趕快讀吧……這是經典之作。 ――史提夫．富比士（Steve Forbes），《富比士》雜誌（Forbes） 作者仔細研究賈伯斯人生的每一個面向，這本書充滿熱情和興奮。 ――珍妮．馬斯林（Janet Masli

An irresistible picture book about a boy and his classmates who long for a classpet, but discover the joys and rewards of nurturing a classplant.Room 107 has a cockatiel. Room 108 has a chinchilla. Even the Art Room has a bearded dragon. But in Room 109, Arlo's classroom, there is a plant. A mostly green, hardly growing, never moving plant. Even though it doesn't squeak, whistle, or whimper, Arlo’s teacher says the plant is “more than enough excitement for us.” But what could possibly be exciting about a plant?One day, Arlo decides to name the plant Jerry. Something about naming the plant makes it more exciting. As the class learns to take care of Jerry, he starts to grow . . . greener and longer and twistier. And before long it's clear that something amazing has taken root in Arlo's classroom.

From Chinese Cosmology to English Romanticism explores the intricate early-modern English and European reception of the Chinese monistic idea tianren heyi or humanity’s unity with heaven via the Chinese rites controversy, the philosophical innovation of Spinoza, the transformation of English garden layout, and the poetic revolution of Coleridge and Wordsworth. ================== “Yu Liu offers a groundbreaking analysis of cross-cultural exchange by exploring the influence of Chinese philosophical traditions on English art, gardening, and literature up to the Romantic period . . . A must-read for scholars interested in Anglo-Chinese relations between 1600 and 1830.”—Robert Markley, W. D. and Sara E. Trowbridge Professor of English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign “In this deeply learned study, Yu Liu traces a ‘relay of ideas’ that made their way from Chinese philosophy to Western Romanticism, transformed along the way in Spinoza’s thought and in theories of Englis

A child and her lion have a one-of-a-kind friendship in this vibrantly illustrated story of overcoming fears—and being there for each other when it matters.No matter how fast I go, or where I end up, my brave lion sticks with me—my lion’s always there!When she and her lion are together, one little girl feels like she can do anything. Whether she’s afraid of the dark, or too shy to speak and in need of finding her voice, her big, bold companion always looks out for her. But one day, the inseparable pair decide to climb the new, dizzyingly high rocket slide at the playground together, and the girl discovers that even lions sometimes get afraid. Can she summon the strength to be his lion when he needs her? Joyful, expressive artwork glowing with bright primary colors brings to life the story of a special bond—and a child’s discovery of unexpected courage.

The Art of Elemental showcases the art and making of the next animated film from Pixar Animation Studios.The Art of Elemental presents the story behind the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios. It highlights the stunning artwork from the film's creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The next in this fan-favorite, collectible series of Art of titles, this book is the perfect gift for aspiring artists, animators, aspiring film buffs, and fans alike.Copyright ©2023 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Pixar. All rights reserved.EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Pixar Animation film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar are perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and f

From routes to scale, a young child and her dad explore the world of maps in a charming story encouraging readers to chart their own neighborhoods.One day, Anna’s friend Zane sends her an invitation to come over to play, and inside the envelope is a map. But Anna is convinced the map can’t be right—why has Zane put his house in the middle and hers on the edge? So Anna decides to draw a map of her own, and Dad joins in as well. With an inviting narrative, child-friendly illustrations, and running commentary about various aspects of maps, aspiring cartographers are introduced to everything from symbols to point of view, road maps to family trees—and even a special “cat map” of Anna’s pet’s favorite spots. A final spread spurs readers to try their own hand at mapmaking.

This zany, charming story shows that sometimes we get mad and helps teach the importance of a real apology! "Look at that slimy body. That silly shell. Those tentacle eyes! I just can't look at you anymore, snail." Ari is feeling angry. When she takes that anger out on an innocent snail, the snail demands an apology! Which Ari gives, half-heartedly. And that's that. Until Ms. Snail and her friends appear in every corner of Ari's life, determined to elicit the most genuine apology from an increasingly regretful girl.

Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.

Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic FLOWER SHOP, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Second in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't.But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is discovering all kinds of things about his friends, his family ... and himself.This is the second volume of Heartstopper, which is now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small moments of Nick and

Understand the phases of the moon, learn to navigate by the North Star and discover how to travel through space and time from your own window in this book which uncovers how humankind has its history woven into the constellations that light up our skies. Written by NASA science writer Noelia Gonzalez and fully illustrated by Sara Boccaccini Meadows, this is the perfect introduction to the night sky for families everywhere.

From Gandhi to Rosa Parks, the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, this introduction to the power of protests covers nearly every continent to show young readers that they can be effective on their own or as part of a movement. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, engaging texts, this book uses double-page spreads to tell the story of world-changing moments when justice prevailed over intolerance, and peace overcame conflict. Neither preachy nor pedantic, the text offers clear-eyed information in a way that kids can relate to, helping them understand issues that they are probably already aware of, such as climate change, and introducing them to events which happened decades ago or worlds away.Throughout this optimistic and hopeful book, the message is clear-peaceful protest can effect change, and everyone's voice matters.

A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK • A stunning picture book for young nature lovers about starlings and the fascinating phenomenon of murmurations. Illustrated by the award-winning artist Marc Martin, this book about the natural world vividly explores how such an enigma is even possible.Sweeping, diving, twisting, turning. To look up at a murmuration of starlings is an experience like no other. Hundreds, thousands, and sometimes millions of starlings fly together as one flock. The group ripples, whirls, and waves as each bird stays close to its neighbors in a harmonious synchronicity of movement. The story is told from the point of view of the flock, which gives the reader an inside look at what is happening, and the breathtaking illustrations perfectly capture the ebb and flow of a murmuration. Young readers will witness and fully appreciate the extraordinary communication and collaboration abilities of these birds and may be able to apply these

※超萌又搞笑的圖像小說系列「Tig and Lily」※只要有心，人人都可以是隻老虎Tig是一隻自以為老虎的貓咪，當他誤闖進了動物園的老虎園區時，發現這根本就是他心中的家！這時一隻大老虎Lily出現，不管怎麼好說歹說就是沒辦法請Tig離開，甚至Lily被Tig挑戰到開始懷疑自己是不是隻老虎!? 直到Tig碰到了真正兇猛的老虎...... Lions, Tigers, and . . . a house cat?! Oh my! Life at the zoo gets complicated when a tiger finds out she as a new roommate. A purr-fect graphic chapter book series!What makes a tiger, a tiger? Is it the stripes? The roar? This is something that Lily, the tiger at the local zoo, has never had to worry about -- until she meets the fiercest animal of them all . . . her new roommate. Tig might look like a house cat, might sound like a house cat, but Tig knows he is a Tiger.The competition is on as these two cats figure out what it means to be a Tiger . . . and a friend.

About Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Taking the BlameWhen Thor’s hammer goes missing, trickster god Loki, still trapped as a cranky eleven-year-old boy, is determined to prove he’s innocent (for once!). The hilarious series continues in this second volume, available in paperback.Norse god Loki records the highs and lows of living on Earth as an eleven-year-old in grumbles, snarks, and doodles in his enchanted diary. He might not have shown any moral improvement (yet), but Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. Earning everyone’s trust isn’t easy, however. So far, Loki has managed to make only one human friend, Valerie. But he is irritated to learn that Valerie has made another friend. Then, at Thor’s birthday party (a pointless mortal ritual, though luckily there is cake), the magical hammer Mjolnir is stolen—and everyone suspects Loki! Can Loki find Thor’s hammer, discover who the real thief is, and clear his name—or will his jealousy over Valerie’s new frie

Join Tim and his friends on a treacherous journey across the seas in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated third book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs.After helping Princess Grace foil the villainous Prince Ruprecht—twice!—junior knights Tim, Belinda, and Ferkle are on a new quest—this time to recover the Queen of Merryland’s precious golden fleece (and more importantly, the protective amulet in its pocket) from the Kingdom of Dinkum. The safety of all Merryland depends upon them.But first, they must face the deadly Sea of Terror and the dastardly perils it contains. Tim and his friends will have to use every ounce of bravery, valor, and intelligence they possess to navigate the treacherous waters—or else risk becoming flotsam on the waves.

◆日本神道文化體驗者、最理解大和魂的西方人◆――小 泉 八 雲――十五篇剖析傳統精神與信仰價值的哲思隨筆深入觀察日本人的民族性、體驗生活的內在本質＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝▋命運多舛，卻成就小泉八雲不平凡的一生在日本文學史上，一旦說起妖怪文學，小泉八雲毋庸置疑是此文類的鼻祖；而在日本近代史上，小泉八雲更是將日本文學推向世界潮流的第一人，被稱為是最理解大和魂的西方第一人！原為希臘人的小泉八雲，由於童年顛沛流離的生活所致，養成其敏銳的觀察力與感性多思的共情能力。在他初次接觸日本文化後，便對這異國風情心生嚮往，自此投身日本文化與文學的研究、翻譯與創作領域中。小泉八雲與日本的連結，除了在於他翻譯不輟、為西方打開一窺日本文化的窗扉，自己更與日本女子小泉節子婚娶，歸化日本籍，就連日本名八雲也出自最古老的書籍《古事紀》中的歌謠「八雲立，出雲八重垣」。▋深入日式精神與神道信仰，領悟珍貴的民族心性小泉八雲起初遠在太平洋另一端的美國，之所以對日本文化心生嚮往，始於一次博覽會所接觸的日本文物之美，後來透過雜誌社的採訪邀約，他終於有機會一睹大和魂的真相，也終於知道，這個島國在十九世紀末明治時期面臨全面西化，究竟在追求進步的過程中遺失了哪些珍貴的民族特性。如同本書《心》的書名原文「Kokoro」，在日文中具有許多含意，漢字寫作「心」，但在不同意境下，也象徵著「精神」與「記憶」──也就是大和民族的靈魂。在作者的自述中，本書收錄的文章皆在探討日本生活的內在，而非外表。「Kokoro」的「心」字，在情感上也指涉精神、心靈、勇氣、決心、感性、情愛，及內在的意義，一如英文常見的「the heart of thing」――即為「物之心」。比如〈在火車站〉一文中，以目睹警察讓被害者稚子直視兇手臉龐的畫面，傳達日本人勇敢面對創傷、莫忘犧牲代價的重要性；〈阿彌陀的比丘尼〉利用女子阿豐的身世驟變，輕巧闡釋入世與出世轉換的真諦；〈旅行日記〉、〈霍亂流行〉投射自己深入日本生活的隨想觀察；以〈業力〉、〈前世觀念〉有系統地論述形而上的日式精神；〈關於祖先崇拜的二三事〉探討神道文化對日本的影響，以及與大自然共存的和諧性。本書的十五篇短文便是小泉八雲在日本展開追尋、探求大和民族最真實一面的散文筆記。他時而以對話形式淺談在變與不變的社會變遷裡，最令日本人有所感悟的生活體驗；時而以外來者的宏觀立場，觀察這個民族建構

Longlisted for the National Book Award! This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of joyful acceptance, from a New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator.The first picture book written and illustrated by award-winning creator Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. With spare text and exquisite illustrations, this emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time.

A stray dog stumbles upon the gift of friendship -- and maybe even the promise of home -- while wandering the delight-filled night market in Taipei.While resting on a stoop, Gogo smells something sweet and spicy on the breeze. It leads him to a place he's never been—a bustling night market where vendors sell delicious treats. As he wanders, sniffing for scraps, GoGo discovers something else as well: a little girl who has gotten separated from her parents. He knows he can help and guides her through the market . . . to where her worried parents wait for her—with open arms for their daughter and GoGo, their new pet!

How do public markets, as ordinary as they seem, carry the weight of a city’s history? How do sucheveryday buildings reflect a city’s changing political, social, and economic needs, through their yearslong transformations in forms, functions, and management? Integrating architecture and history, this book invites readers to go through the growth and governance of colonial Hong Kong by tracing the past and present of public markets as a study of extensive firsthand historical materials. As the readers witness the changes in Hong Kong markets from hawker pitches to classical market halls to clean modernist municipal complexes, the book offers a new perspective of understanding the familiar everyday markets with historical contexts possibly unfamiliar to most, studying markets as a microcosm of the city and a capsule of its history. -------------- This book is a robust and in-depth study of the market building history of Hong Kong since the 1840s and contributes to a holistic un

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小男孩威廉和哥哥姐姐一起去街上看馬戲團遊行的隊伍，但哥哥姐姐走得太快了，以致於小威廉無法跟上他們的速度，接著小威廉的鞋帶還掉了！等到威廉把鞋帶綁好之後，他發現哥哥姐姐已經不知去向。正當他孤伶伶地走在路上時，他竟然就遇到了馬戲團遊行隊伍，還騎上了大象！那些本來不願意等等威廉的人都對此驚訝不已，並開始願意耐心等待威廉將他的遭遇娓娓道來。本書生動有趣，非常適合親子同樂共讀。★本書作者曾獲世界權威圖畫書大獎：凱迪克大獎銀牌獎。★本書作者弗拉克曾被譽為「開創繪本新時代」的作家。★圖畫配色大膽亮眼，畫面鮮明又有活力。★加拿大兒童電視節目「友好巨人（The Friendly Giant）」曾朗讀此書。

This child-friendly introduction spans a range of topics, from how your body works and staying healthy, to feelings and growing up. With a cast of comical bugs to guide readers, activities to try at home, and links to further resources online.Chapters in this book include:- All kinds of bodies- What can your body do?- The outside of your body- Under your skin- Pumping blood- Breathe- Munch, gurgle, plop!- Your bones- Busy brain- Your senses- Lots of feelings- Staying healthy- Being ill- Allergies- Growing and changing- What makes you YOU- Amazing body facts