Volume III: Practical Algorithm Development

《語言小史》由國際知名語言學家大衛・克里斯多撰寫，以輕鬆易懂的筆調，帶領讀者從嬰兒發聲、語言起源到網路用語與表情符號，深入探索語言的演變與魅力。全書篇幅短小、主題豐富，適合語文教學延伸閱讀，也是對語言有興趣讀者的入門之選，啟發我們重新思考日常溝通的本質與價值。A lively journey through the story of language, from an infant's first word to the languages of the internetLanguage never leaves you alone. It’s there in your head, helping you think. It’s there to help you make relationships – and to break them. It’s there to remind you who you are and where you come from.From the first words of an infant to texting and emojis, languages are full of mysteries and quirks. In this entertaining book, renowned author David Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds---------------------"Demotic, lively, rigorous but unabashedly unpedantic David Crystal remind[s] us that living languages know no boundaries, that they adapt themselves joyously to new conditions. Here he indulges

《藝術小史》帶領讀者走過十萬年的藝術之路，從最早的人類創作到當代藝術在文化中的重要角色。藝術能啟發我們看世界的方式，也讓我們更理解自己的位置。本書從亞洲到美洲、從古代雕像到當代藝術家，涵蓋被忽略的創作者與經典名作，是一本豐富的藝術入門書，適合對人文與創造力感到好奇的每一位讀者。A thrilling journey through 100,000 years of art, from the first artworks ever made to art’s central role in culture today Art can help us see the world differently or understand our place in it a little more clearly. It can move us emotionally, even if sometimes we cannot explain why. It is powerful stuff.Roaming from Japan and India to South America and the Middle East, Charlotte Mullins showcases a host of overlooked artists, and celebrates art’s crucial place in our collective culture. This Little History introduces us to extraordinary anonymous creations such as the Terracotta Army, Renaissance masters like Donatello and Michelangelo, and modern trailblazers like Frida Kahlo, Barbara Hepworth and Yayoi Kusama.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds--------------------------------“This lively volume is ideal for the precocious high

小小的改變，也能讓世界更美好。《Small Steps, Big Change》以簡單語言與俏皮插畫，引導孩子從日常生活出發：用舊襪子做偶、節水、關心海洋……這些看似微不足道的行動，其實正是永續未來的起點。靈感來自聯合國永續發展目標，是一本適合親子共讀、幫助孩子理解環境與社會責任的指南。A book on sustainable living, inspired by The Sustainable Development Goals (formulated by the United Nations). Small Steps, Big Change explores small, everyday goals kids can aim for to engender positive change in our world. With a simple, upbeat language that children will understand, and illustrated in a bold and quirky style by James Jones (One More Try, The Perfect Fit), this is the ideal guide to inspire children to help build a better tomorrow.From making puppets out of old socks, to spreading kindness and protecting our oceans, kids will love getting involved in all the ways we can make a difference to the world. Just like other books about climate change and environmentalism for kids such as Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre, What a Waste by Jess French and Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts and Hannah Peck, Small Steps,

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a doctor's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Doctor will help kids learn about a doctor's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topic

A FRESH, FUNNY, UP-CLOSE LOOK AT HOW SOUTH KOREA REMADE ITSELF AS THE WORLD'S POP CULTURE POWERHOUSE OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY By now, everyone in the world knows the song "Gangnam Style" and Psy, an instantly recognizable star. But the song's international popularity is no passing fad. "Gangnam Style" is only one tool in South Korea's extraordinarily elaborate and effective strategy to become a major world superpower by first becoming the world's number one pop culture exporter. As a child, Euny Hong moved from America to the Gangnam neighbourhood in Seoul. She was a witness to the most accelerated part of South Korea's economic development, during which time it leapfrogged from third-world military dictatorship to first-world liberal democracy on the cutting edge of global technology. Euny Hong recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the twenty-first century, becoming a global leader in business, technology, education, and pop culture. Featuring lively, in-depth reporting and

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a pilot's day with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Pilot will help kids learn about a pilot's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics

直觀易懂：資料視覺化，運用圖表讓學習效果立竿見影 實例豐富：理論與現實緊密結合，豐富的案例有助於理解與應用 重點詳實：清晰明瞭的章節結構，讓學習更有條理 評量：可在線上反覆練習書內各種題目；亦可連結至「歷屆試題」、「名師分享」（試題與影音）練習其他試題。 詳解：在線上即時取得各單元的試題解析，方便快速核對答案，並可隨時查閱詳細解析。

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents

村莊被神祕教派摧毀後，農夫萊利與好友們決定奪回失去的一切。他們計畫潛入敵人的要塞，展開一場驚險的奪回行動。與不按牌理出牌的建築師查理，以及懷有過往罪疚的戰士艾蜜莉攜手，他們要挑戰強權，守護家園。本書以Minecraft世界為舞台，描繪一段關於勇氣、行動與團結的冒險故事。After a weird cult rampaged through their town stealing supplies, and trampling their home, Riley and their friends set out on a mission to pull off a heist that will balance the score. Jump back into Minecraft’s overworld with this action packed graphic novel!Riley is an unassuming farmer living a comfortable life in a small hillside hamlet, with little desire for adventure. This all changes when the militant Province of Perfect Sameness storms into town and flattens their home, led by the identical twins, Paula and Prentice. The twin’s campaign to impose their vision of “perfect sameness” on the Overworld forces Riley and friends into action, sending them all on the adventure of a lifetime!Riley employs the aid of friend Charlie, a brilliant builder with a tendency to ignore health and safety rules and overuse TNT which has earned him the reputation a

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in the sixth volume of this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that Kirkus Reviews called "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man."Kittyopolis is in chaos! Pancakes are turning monstrous and FLIPPING out. Mindy's inventing in her sleep! And a bunch of Max's old foes are organizing themselves into a Legion of Nasty to put our favorite feline on PERMANENT PAWSE.Luckily, Max's pal Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, is here to help. But will their combined efforts be enough to clean up such a massive mess?! Will Agent M be able to stay a good guy and resist joining the Legion of Nasty?! Will breakfast ever be the same?! Stay strong, heroes-- Kittyopolis needs you more than ever!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGatorsStory Locale:KittyopolisSeries Overview: Book 1: Cat Crusader (Fall 20); Book 2: Donuts

本書專為7歲以上兒童設計，以圖像方式引導學習，讓新詞彙更容易掌握。書中以清晰、簡單的插圖呈現單字與片語，並依主題分區，如城市生活、運動、建築工地或餐廳點餐等日常情境。透過這些生活化的場景，孩子能直觀地理解詞義並應用於實際對話中。本書不僅是一部字典，更是延伸學習的工具，幫助孩子建立更廣的英文詞彙基礎，提升語言運用能力。亮點：圖像搭配詞彙，理解更直觀主題式分區，貼近生活情境適合7歲以上孩子循序學習幫助拓展英文詞彙量Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children's Visual Dictionary.This stunning new dictionary uses clear and simple illustrations to depict words and phrases in an engaging manner. Words are grouped into themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics - such as city life, sports, construction, or ordering food in a restaurant - helping young readers grasp complicated topics and build their knowledge of the English language. Children's Visual Dictionary helps young learners push the boundaries of their English vocabulary.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a teacher's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day in the Life of a Teacher will help kids learn about a teacher's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grade 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of viewNATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE • KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER • A LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST FICTION BOOK OF THE LAST 30 YEARSIn development as a feature film to be produced by Steven Spielberg • A Best Book of the Year: The New York Times Book Review, LA Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The Economist, TIME, and more."Genius"—The Atlantic • "A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own."—Chicago Tribune • "A provocative, enlightening literary work of art."—The Boston Globe • "Everett’s most thrilling novel, but also his most soulful."—The New York TimesWhen Jim over

About MARVEL STUDIOS’ SHE-HULK: ATTORNEY AT LAW – THE ART OF THE SERIESJennifer Walters is a talented, ambitious lawyer trying to balance her work life and personal life just like anyone else…except hers is complicated by Hulk-like super-powers that she never asked for, gained from her cousin Bruce Banner! Now six feet tall, super-strong and emerald green, Jen has just landed her dream job at a prestigious law firm…but her first big case is representing Emil Blonsky, better known as Bruce’s archnemesis the Abomination! Continuing their popular ART OF series of tie-in books, Marvel Studios presents another blockbuster achievement! Featuring exclusive concept artwork and in-depth interviews with the creative team, this deluxe volume provides insider details about the making of the highly anticipated series!

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story.Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this modest-sized piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954! Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started?Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second!

InvestiGators fans, rejoice! Get ready to dive into the third volume of Agents of S.U.I.T., featuring the weird and wacky coworkers of everyone's favorite sewer-sleuthing super-agents, Mango and Brash! With more than two million copies of InvestiGators in print, readers are primed for more GatorVerse action! The first two volumes of AGENTS OF S.U.I.T., the long-awaited spinoff of John Green's smash-hit INVESTIGATORS series, turned the spotlight to eager rookie agent Cilantro and the un-B-lievably B-loved B-Team of Bongo and Marsha. Now, in the globetrotting third book, new recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, uhh...just what is the greatest mystery of all? Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his

日本筑摩書房創社八十週年紀念鉅獻，集結日本哲學界逾百位專家陣容跨越三千年人類智慧的結晶，在「世界哲學史」中探索心靈的力量從文藝復興、宗教改革到科學革命光與暗的思想交錯，展開全球化的傳播中世紀的晚期迎來大航海時代，推動以全球為範圍的文明交流，哲學因而發展並邁入全新的紀元。各種文明與思想的碰撞，將會產生什麼樣的火花？ 《世界哲學史》系列以全九冊的形式，全景式地回顧古代至現代的哲學發展，並透過各時代的主題，從同時代的視角探討多元的哲學傳統。其出版的主旨是，在縱向梳理全球哲學思想與實踐的過程中，讓我們理解當下的位置，並指引未來的方向。 本系列致力以嶄新的視野重構人類智慧的發展歷程，從全球視角出發，展示東西方智慧的交流與對話，以突破單一文化視角的侷限。本系列分為古代、中世紀、近代與現代四個時期，涵蓋哲學的起源、交融、衝突與互動，並匯集日本哲學界最新的研究成果，為讀者提供嶄新的觀點，進而啟發讀者對哲學發展及未來的思考。《世界哲學史》第五冊聚焦於「巴洛克時代」哲學的發展，這是歐洲文明轉向近代的重要時期。隨著大航海時代的到來，歐洲在與異域文化的碰撞中逐步建構出對「新世界」的認識，因推動哲學而逐漸脫離中世紀神學的束縛，進入思想交流與探索的新紀元。巴洛克時代的歐洲，歷經文藝復興與宗教改革的洗禮。基督教神祕主義在西班牙和其他歐洲地區蓬勃發展，不僅深化市民社會的宗教倫理，也逐步塑造了與理性科學相輔相成的思想體系。同時，印刷術的發明與普及加速了知識的傳播，不僅推動了經院哲學的變革，也奠立現代哲學的基礎。本書深入分析多瑪斯．阿奎那的經院思想如何在此時期得以延續及發展出新的形態，並探討笛卡兒、史賓諾莎等哲學家如何挑戰中世紀的思想傳統，進而重新思考個人主義和人類理性。東亞世界在此時期也展現哲學的繁榮，特別是在朝鮮和日本等地，儒學與佛教從辯證到融合，而發展出獨特的思想體系。本書探討耶穌會士將西方哲學引入東亞的過程，展示朱子學在中國和日本的影響力，尤其是明代時期中國哲學發展中的重要性。本書藉由分析各文明的交流與衝突，揭開巴洛克時代的哲學推動西方理性覺醒的過程，並展現出全球思想多元交織的圖景。

本書改編自人氣 Webtoon，以全彩漫畫形式，記錄一隻獨眼貓與牠的家貓兄弟們日常生活中的大小混亂。Saphie 非常清楚自己想要什麼——那就是盡情搗蛋。奔跑、抓東西、推倒物品、偷食物、惹怒同伴，甚至有計畫地干擾人類生活，都是牠一天的重要行程。故事以幽默的節奏呈現貓咪視角的世界觀，看似漫不經心，卻精準捕捉貓與人同住的細節與荒謬感。畫風融合漫畫與輕喜劇風格，適合輕鬆翻閱，也讓熟悉貓行為的讀者會心一笑。對喜愛生活系漫畫、Webtoon 或貓題材的讀者而言，本書是一段不需解釋、只需享受的閱讀時光。Webtoon 改編圖像小說全彩喜劇漫畫風格貓咪日常視角描寫The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. Saphie the One-Eyed Cat is a hilarious look at the life of a cat that knows what she wants - and what she wants is to mess around!The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! Join Saphie the One-eyed Cat and her fellow house cat siblings as they zoom, scratch and nap their way through life.It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen! What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food and generally causing ma

My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia 是一本為學齡前孩子設計的第一本百科全書。從地球到音樂、數字到食物，以最貼近孩子視角的方式，呈現世界的多樣與驚奇。語言簡潔、節奏感強，適合朗讀，圖像溫暖生動，幫助幼兒建立語彙與認知概念，是親子共讀、日常探索的最佳起點。The first-ever Britannica Encyclopedia for children under three, in a beautifully illustrated, large-format board book.My Very First Britannica Encyclopedia explores big ideas through a little one’s eyes. This huge board book covers an enthralling spectrum of topics: Earth, Animals, Plants, Food, Machines, Art, Music, Numbers and Shapes. The simple, clear and lyrical text includes plenty of sound words for an enjoyable reading-aloud experience, and is paired with gorgeous illustrations by Hanako Clulow. Reviewed by early-years specialist Dr Amanda Gummer, as well as a host of Britannica subject experts, this is the perfect book to inspire little brainiacs!Quotes/Reviews"Rocket fuel for cognitive development."-Wall Street JournalSelected for Waterstones Best Children's Books in October 2022 List"Just the right amount of information is included

前言 動脈導管 (Arterial line, A-line) 是麻醉科醫師在臨床工作上常用的測量血壓的工具，可以每分每秒即時觀察病患的血壓，對於麻醉安全至為重要。此外，A-line 也能方便抽血 (Blood sampling)。現今 A-line 廣泛用在各種重症病患或重大手術之上，包括（不局限於）下列情形：1. 它是所有開心手術的必備項目。2. 病患的 Volume status 可能發生快速且劇烈的變化時，或是有大量失血之風險時。3. 病患的血壓在手術過程中可能發生劇烈而不穩定的變化，例如，嗜鉻細胞(Pheochromocytoma) 的切除手術。4. 心律不整合併左心室收縮功能不良，尤其是心房顫動。早期想要知道病患的血流動力學變化，例如心搏輸出量、Cardiac index、Systemi cvascular resistance⋯⋯等，必須使用 Pulmonary artery catheter (PAC)、經食道超音波 (TEE)、或是 PiCCO 才能得知病患詳細的血流動力學 (Hemodynamics) 之相關數值，但是受限於其高度侵入性，未能廣泛推展到所有重大手術或重症病患。近幾年來，各種 A-line CCO 的工具在臨床上大量地使用，可以將動脈血壓的波形輪廓經由電腦內設程式的分析計算，得到各種的血流動力學參數。既然 A-line CCO 可以將動脈波形經由動脈脈搏輪廓分析法 (APCA methods) 計算出相關的血流動力學參數，我們就必須去思考下列幾個重要的問題。1. High stroke volume 的動脈波形，或 Low stroke volume 的動脈波形，在形態上具有什麼樣的特徵？2. High SVRI 的動脈波形，或 Low SVRI 的動脈波形，在形態上具有什麼樣的特徵？3. Dehydration 的動脈波形，或 Euvolemia 的動脈波形，在形態上具有什麼樣的特徵？4. 特定的動脈波形是否代表著特殊的臨床意義？麻醉醫師能不能在沒有 A-line CCO 的輔助之下，從動脈波形輪廓上判 讀出病患的血流動力學的狀況呢？答案是可以的。動脈波形 (Arterial pulse pressure waveform) 是病患血流動力學的靈魂之窗，藉由分析動脈波形的形態與細節，我們能夠找到許多診斷血流動力學的訊息

The Classic of Poetry (Shijing), also known as the “Mao Poetry” (Mao Shi), is the oldest existing collection of poetry in China, or indeed anywhere in the world. As a fountainhead of the Chinese literary tradition, it has endured over two and a half millennia of continuous readership. In this volume, eminent sinologist Edward L. Shaughnessy presents a complete English translation of the 305 discrete poems from the Classic of Poetry, divided into the Feng 風“ Ya 雅“ and Song 頌“ Combining the received text with newly unearthed manuscript discoveries, Shaughnessy offers a modern, authoritative interpretation that departs from the dated translations of earlier scholars. His masterful rendering encapsulates the essence of this poetic treasury, reflecting the diverse aspects of life, love, nature, and ritual in ancient China.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Professor Shaughnessy’s translation of the Classic of Poetry

每個人的內在都有看不見的能量正在流動著——我們稱它為陰性yyin.收錄了獨特且迷人的陰性敘事，主題圍繞當代尚未被充分挖掘及探索的性別議題，採中英雙語出版。本刊邀請LGBTQ+社群及關注相關議題的創作者們，與平面設計師合作，展開實驗性的視覺藝術創作。計畫團隊來自台灣，發起人Yagi相信，陰性是存在於每個人內在的流動能量，並與情感緊密相連，藉由反思個人身上具備的陰性特質，能幫助自身在多元性別的光譜中，取得身心的平衡及和諧。23位創作者及平面設計師參與第一期，背景多元，包含視覺及食物藝術家、表演藝術創作者、自媒體創作者、攝影師。首期以「陰性」為主題，講述8則超越傳統東方哲學的陰性敘事。 本期參與者：王昱惟、羅健宏、林明進、58kg、昶維、楊傑懷、古翔宇、黎偉翰、蘇河、張維佐、劉育齊、Dannison Wong、陳建威、楊慧欣、周語韜、郭于寧、陳楷恩、滕孟哲、王東岳、羅慶陽、垃圾文美少年、徐毅驊、漢娜Within each of us flows an unseen energy known as yyin.yyin. a bilingual English-Chinese art publication, captures and explores the enigmatic narratives of yin, and brings together the creative talents of the LGBTQ+ community and its advocates to develop experimental graphic artworks that express society’s gender diversity and provide a global platform for such stories to be heard.Originating from Taiwan, the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, our team is inspired by traditional Eastern yin-yang philosophy. Founder, Yagi Wang, titled the publication yyin. reflecting upon the

An instant New York Times bestseller with three starred reviews—now under development as a feature film franchise!Plummet into a kill-or-be-killed competition where a scrappy underdog hell-bent on revenge must battle colossal monstrosities and claw his way to the top in this fast-paced, breakout sensation from YA fantasy author Marc J Gregson.Exiled to live as a Low under the merciless rule of the Meritocracy, sixteen-year-old Conrad refuses to become heir to his murderous uncle. But when behemoth sky serpents attack the floating island of Holmstead and devour Conrad’s ailing mother, Conrad cuts a deal to save the only family he has left. To rescue his sister from his uncle’s clutches, Conrad must enter the Selection of the Twelve Trades.Freshly recruited into Hunter, the deadliest of all the Trades, Conrad endures rigorous training, manipulative peers, and the Gauntlet—a brutal final challenge that pits Conrad’s skyship crew against the very terrors that orphaned him. As Conrad compet

In Lu Xun and World Literature, Xiaolu Ma, Carlos Rojas, and other contributors examine various aspects of Lu Xun, who is known as the father of modern Chinese literature. Essays in this book focus on Lu Xun’s works in relation to the notions of world literature and processes of literary worlding. The contributors offer detailed analyses of Lu Xun’s own literary oeuvre and of foreign works that engage with his writings. This volume also focuses on many facets of the publication and dissemination of Lu Xun’s works’, from printing and binding to the discussions and debates that followed their release in China and abroad. This book not only makes an important contribution to the field of Lu Xun studies, but also proposes a reexamination of the category of world literature.

In Socializing Medicine, Pao-chen Tang, Yuqian Yan, and Ling Zhang explore the intersections of medicine, health, and East Asian media. Interweaving archival research, audiovisual analyses, and theoretical insights from the emerging field of health humanities, the book reveals the multifaceted ways in which the mass media—from photography and film to television and live streaming—has been deployed as a tool for controlling medicine and health, privileging those with power and authority from the early twentieth century to the present. Adopting anti-colonial and anti-capitalist perspectives, the contributors in this volume challenge the dominant mediations of health against the backdrop of imperialism, Cold War geopolitical tensions, and neoliberal capitalism. Collectively, they advocate for alternative understandings of medical culture through media productions that envision accessible and equitable healthcare practices.

1821年，英國人約翰·加德納·威爾金森航行到埃及，從此開啟了持續時間長達12年的埃及考古生涯。他住在底比斯的一個“古墓”中，搜集閱讀當地銘文，考察大量古埃及文化民俗遺跡，用“第一手材料”將埃及從傳說中解放出來，向西方世界證明了這個古老的文明與希臘和羅馬一樣有著令人驚嘆的活力與複雜。《神的子民：古埃及的風俗與日常》就是一部回到法老時代，從生活、政治、藝術、宗教等方面研究和描述古埃及民間生活百態的作品。作者在其中復原描繪的大量銘文和建築形態，也是後世諸多遺跡復原修復的重要依據。

21世紀大學英語口語初級教程(第2版)在第一版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“提高目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的五級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

21世紀大學英語口語中級教程(第2版)在第1版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“發展目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的六級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

All too often, women’s roles in the American Revolution are briefly mentioned or, often, just left out entirely. The omission is a great disservice to students of history. This valuable volume aids readers in understanding the significant part that women played in the fighting of the war and in the founding of the new country. Through carefully researched, accessible text, they’ll learn about groups of women and individuals who supported colonial independence, proving themselves invaluable in the war effort. Sidebars, fact boxes, and historical images add more memorable information about this crucial curricular topic.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of City University of Hong Kong, CityUHK has published two commemorative works. These two titles feature unique perspectives intended for two different audiences by design. The Chinese volume, with touching stories of long-serving CityUHK colleagues and alumni, has personal aspects that will particularly appeal to the local community. The English version, focused on CityUHK's academic and research achievements and future developments, showcases the best parts of CityUHK for readers worldwide.為了慶祝香港城市大學成為大學三十周年，城大出版了中英文兩本校慶特刊，這兩本書各有不同的定位與讀者對象，展現出城大獨特的面貌。中文版記述了多篇城大關懷社區與改善社會環境的故事；英文版則記述城大學術和研究方面的成就及未來發展，向全球讀者展示城大的卓越表現。

金石堂文學排行榜｜博客來華文年度暢銷作家｜華文靈異天后笭菁經典恐怖名作《異遊鬼簿》第三部．末日篇 重磅改版！糾葛難解的冤孽，勾魂奪魄的紫色振袖， 交織出幾乎吞噬整個江戶的妖異大火。如今，怨魂再現，東京是否也將陷入無盡火海？！★特別收錄全新番外《妖火餘燼》老婦人顫抖著身子抬起頭，渾濁的白色眼珠望著季芮晨，兩行淚滑了下來，蒼老的臉上開始出現黑色斑點，急速蔓延，季芮晨僵硬著身子看著老婆婆的臉，那不是斑，那是……劈啪，臉部肌膚散發出焚燒的焦味，老婆婆的皮膚一路被燒蝕乾裂，白髮發出惡臭，大量焦黑並縮短！□喚醒亡靈，讓靈體變得強大，小晨天生的負闇之力，注定她無法享有平靜生活，每一次旅行，她總是被危險與災難包圍。但這趟東京之行，凶險程度卻遠勝過往任何時刻。剛抵達東京，小晨就夢見一場彷彿要吞噬一切的漫天大火，而徘徊在身邊的亡靈更是蠢蠢欲動。此刻，詭異的紫色振袖少女現身，所到之處必引起難以撲滅的妖異大火。同時間，數以萬計死靈甦醒……他們所求為何？和小晨又有怎樣的宿命糾纏？！她發狂地又笑又哭，少女的姿態蕩然無存，披頭散髮，青面獠牙，血紅雙眼凸出，血盆大口裡都是尖齒，她轉瞬間變得更加巨大，身上的和服因而撐開撕裂，成為一個怪物……

This third edition of What’s Wrong? features 48 beautifully illustrated cards which develop perceptual skills. Each image shows a well-known activity in which something is wrong, either as it is happening or when it is about to happen. The game is to discover what is wrong in each case.Fully updated with fresh colour illustrations, the third edition builds on previous editions to incorporate new scenarios. The cards are a useful tool to support the development of:Attention skillsObservationVocabulary buildingExpressive languageStorytellingLogical thoughtProblem solving. This resource can be used effectively with students and clients of all ages and abilities and is a key resource for speech and language therapists, SENCOs, teachers and related professionals.Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.

From the creators ofRaidersDaniel Freedman and CROM, comes this third installment of the dark fantasy graphic novel of epic adventure and magic.Nothing has gone right. With Birdking out of commission and most of her friends lost, Bianca finally reaches the golden city of Atlas. But when she finds herself too eager to pay her debt to the All Father, she threatens to lose the only thing she has left—herself.

Benny Chia’s memoir of life on the fringe is a vivacious slice of Hong Kong’s life and cultural development at a time of minimal institutional support. His colourful and anecdotal story will interest culture practitioners as well as the general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central. general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central.

●紐約時報暢銷榜冠軍常客● ●《柯里夫頓紀事》番外篇之最新系列巨作● ●警探1 初生之犢｜警探2 迷霧中的祕密｜警探3 黑暗中的真相●貪腐如影隨形正義永不沉默《威廉華威克警探》系列是英國小說大師傑佛瑞．亞契，自暢銷作《柯里夫頓紀事》延伸出來的最新作品。威廉．華威克出生優渥，從小就對成為警探充滿熱情。然而，身為知名大律師的父親卻希望他能繼承衣缽，成為律師；儘管如此，威廉決心追隨自己的夢想，成為警察。繼首部曲《初生之犢》聚焦藝術犯罪、二部曲《迷霧中的祕密》追補毒品議題，第三集《黑暗中的真相》則是一個關於正義、腐敗與道德抉擇的故事。威廉剛晉升為偵探督察，便接到一項極具挑戰的任務：深入調查倫敦警察廳內部的腐敗問題。隨著調查的深入，威廉發現，腐敗的陰影比他想像的更加深遠，甚至牽涉到警察高層。而他的勁敵「毒蛇」拉希迪利用其強大的財力與智謀，試圖逃脫法律的制裁。在這場涉及信任與背叛的鬥爭中，威廉不僅面對法律的挑戰，也必須在道德的灰色地帶中做出選擇。《黑暗中的真相》充滿了緊張的法庭對決、危險的追捕和扣人心弦的轉折。這是一場智力與勇氣的較量，威廉華威克能否擊敗腐敗勢力，將罪犯繩之以法？讀者將隨著每一頁的翻動，深入探索正義與黑暗交錯的世界。

本書譯自奧伯汀?伍德沃德?摩爾(Aubertine Woodward Moore)撰寫的經典音樂指南For Every Music Lover: A Series of Practical Essays on Music。全書共十二講，涵蓋了音樂的各個方面，為音樂愛好者提供了豐富的音樂知識和鑒賞技巧，不僅介紹了音樂的基礎理論，不同音樂流派，西方古典音樂的經典作品和作曲家，如巴赫、貝多芬和莫紮特，還探討了民間音樂和現代音樂的演變。作者結合具體的音樂實例和生動的故事，以深入淺出的講解，幫助讀者建立起對音樂的深刻理解和感性認識，讓複雜的音樂知識變得易於理解。本書寫作風格輕鬆愉快，洋溢著對音樂的熱忱和敬意，讓讀者在閱讀中感受到音樂的無窮魅力。

這世界沒有什麼是真的。但一切都是真的。你的人生沒有數十年，只有現在，此刻。公認美國文學史上最重要的創作 海明威最真實也最具深度的作品從對自由的保衛到理想的幻滅 深切描繪戰爭中人性與生死的糾結國立臺灣大學外國語文學系暨研究所教授 蔡秀枝──專文導讀｜從幻滅到虛無，海明威的人生三部曲｜《老人與海》發表後，海明威於一九四五年獲頒諾貝爾文學獎，評審提及海明威最重要三部長篇為《太陽依舊升起》、《戰地春夢》、《戰地鐘聲》，三部小說不僅建立起「冰山」風格，更各自呈現了海明威從幻滅、墮落，到虛無的人生觀。 ▍《太陽依舊升起》──奠定海明威大師地位的第一部長篇傑作 ▍《戰地春夢》──海明威技藝最純熟、透視人性殘暴本質的戰爭文學經典 ▍《戰地鐘聲》──海明威最為人熟知的長篇小說◎《戰地鐘聲》為海明威最知名長篇小說，亦是二十世紀流傳最廣的反戰小說之一。◎海明威受雇前往西班牙進行內戰報導，並與卡繆、歐威爾等世界知名作家共同參與國際縱隊，與西班牙人民攜手作戰。儘管打了敗仗，海明威這段期間的際遇使他靈感湧現。在西班牙內戰結束後一年推出《戰地鐘聲》，再度攀上創作顛峰。◎主角羅伯．喬登的原型人物是最早到達西班牙支援內戰的美國人之一──羅伯．梅里曼。聽聞其名與英勇奮戰的事蹟，海明威一直希望與其碰面，只可惜未有機會見面，這位志願軍就遇難失蹤。羅伯．梅里曼也是海明威撰寫《戰地鐘聲》一個至關重要的力量。◎小說內容真實呈現了滿懷理想遠赴西班牙參戰的信奉著共產主義的青年們，滿腔熱情如何破滅，天真想像如何殞落。◎本書不僅廣受媒體讀者好評，獲選為《世界報》二十世紀百大好書、BBC電視台評選最打動人心百大好書，亦曾數度改編電影、舞台劇搬上大銀幕與舞台。你很清楚自己為何而戰，你對抗的正是你在做的事。戰爭讓你看清這世界的真面目，它的腐敗與殘酷，也使你相信無論如何都值得為之奮戰，乃至犧牲……熱愛西班牙文化的羅伯．喬登，從美國遠赴西班牙親身參戰。為配合共和國的反攻行動，他肩負炸毀橋梁的任務。在與山區游擊隊共事的短短三日，喬登真正認識了西班牙人，獲得這群人的信任與支持，其中一位少女瑪麗亞吸引他的目光、攫住他的心神。在這遍布死亡氣息的國度，他追求理想、遇見愛情，重溫深信不疑的真理，也確定了戰鬥下去的勇氣。一九

Strap in! Science Comics: Human Spaceflight is a new volume in First Second's STEM graphic novel series! Once humans figured out how to launch rockets into orbit, the Space Race between the US and USSR began! Who will be the first to fly outside of Earth's atmosphere, walk on the moon, or build a working lab in orbit? Follow the story of how the race to the moon became international teamwork in orbit, and find out how to travel at 17,500 mph, take a shower with no water, and go to the bathroom when there's no gravity. When it comes to human spaceflight, the sky is not the limit!