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Hong Kong has remained a wealthy financial hub but its income inequality is greater than that in any developed economy. The growing unequal income distribution and poverty in Hong Kong have aroused pu

Harnessing traditions from previous generations to preserve food is not only a passion for Shannon Stonger, but a way of life. Shannon left her biochemistry career and moved her family off the grid to

Last Things is the true and intensely personal story of how one woman coped with the devastating effects of a catastrophic illness in her family.Using her trademark mix of words and pictures to sharp

Having analysed the most common English errors made in over 600 academic papers written by Chinese undergraduates, postgraduates, and researchers, Steve Hart has written an essential, practical guide

This book is offered as a support for all of us dealing with one very real question: How do we continue seeking and finding happiness, inner tranquility, and wisdom in our elder years?Through both sch

本書為電化學阻抗分析領域的重要經典，第二版在原有架構上全面擴充與修訂，系統性介紹阻抗光譜的理論基礎、實驗設計與資料詮釋方法。內容從複數運算、微分方程、電路模型談起，逐步延伸至動力學、質量傳輸、材料阻抗與頻率分散等核心議題，並加入更多範例與習題，協助讀者建立可實際操作的分析能力。作者特別強調如何從量測結果中萃取具物理意義的資訊，使本書不僅是理論教材，也是一部實務導向的研究指南，適合研究所課程與自學使用。The book is intended for use both as a professional reference and as a textbook suitable for training new scientists and engineers with emphasis placed on the applicable fundamentals rather than on detailed treatment of applications. It is intended to provide a background and training suitable for application of impedance spectroscopy to a broad range of applications such as corrosion, biomedical devices, semiconductors and solid-state devices, sensors, batteries, fuel cells, electrochemical capacitors, dielectric measurements, coatings, electrochromic materials, analytical chemistry, and imaging. The material is presented in a manner that facilitates sequential development of understanding and expertise either in a course or in self-study. Illustrative examples are interspersed througho

Conventionally, US immigration history has been understood through the lens of restriction and those who have been barred from getting in. In contrast, The Good Immigrants considers immigration from t

The inside story of LeBron James's return and ultimate triumph in Cleveland.

When discussing inequality and poverty in Hong Kong, scholars and politicians often focus on the failures of government policy and push for an increase in social welfare. Richard Wong argues in Fixing

In this eagerly awaited follow up to Pakistani cookbook Summers Under the Tamarind Tree, food writer and cookery teacher Sumayya Usmani continues her journey of discovery through the exotic cuisine of

'stunning...succeeds in exploring complex topics in an exciting and visually accessible way' Born to Engineer 'smart writing and wonderful illustrations' How it Works Plunge into the world of science

The third edition of the book introduces the fundamentals of the finite element method through simple examples and an applications-oriented approach using the latest computational tools. Using the tra

Take a trip through time to discover the value of a special place to jot your thoughts, whether you’re a famous scientist or a student. Notable Notebooks: Scientists and Their Writings brings to life

.Fischer’s Mastery of Surgery, seventh edition, is monumental in scope and continues to be a must-have medical textbook and atlas for students and faculty alike. This edition showcases the views of nu

This exhibition catalogue consists of Dunhuang-themed paintings, calligraphy, and studio objects by Professor Jao Tsung-i selected from his impressive oeuvre which spans from the 1960’s to the present

The publication of Form and Object: A Treatise on Things by Tristan Garcia, Prix de Flore-winning novelist, philosopher, essayist, and screenwriter is a genuine event in the history of philosophy. Sit

Riddle King Mike Thaler and award-winning illustrator， Jared Lee， pair up for a series about student life experiences. Black Lagoon Collection 3 is a chapter-book-pack that mixes school， monsters， and common kid problems with hilarious results! With wordplay， fun facts， and short sentences， these stories are suitable for beginning independent readers.Set 3: #21-#30#21: The 100th Day of School From the Black Lagoon#22: The Class Picture Day From the Black Lagoon#23: Earth Day From the Black Lagoon#24: The Summer Camp From the Black Lagoon#25: Friday the 13th From the Black Lagoon#26: The Big Game From the Black Lagoon#27: The Amusement Park From the Black Lagoon#28: The Secret Santa From the Black Lagoon#29: Groundhog Day From the Black Lagoon#30: The Reading Challenge From the Black Lagoon

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Wales is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you.

The first collection of the hugely popular book series by mike Thaler and Jared Lee!"Riddle King" Mike Thaler and award-winning illustrator.Jared Lee， pair up for a series about student life experiences.Black Lagoon Collection 1 is a chapter-book-pack that mixes school， monsters， and common kid problems with hilarious results! With word play， fun facts， and short sentences， these stories are suitable for beginning independent readers.Set 1: #1-#10#1: The Class Trip From the Black Lagoon#2: The Talent Show From the Black Lagoon#3: The Class Election From the Black Lagoon#4: The Science Fair From the Black Lagoon#5: Halloween Party From the Black Lagoon#6: Field Day From the Black Lagoon#7: School Carnival From the Black Lagoon#8: Valentine''s Day From the Black Lagoon#9: The Christmas Party From the Black Lagoon#10: The Little League Team From the Black Lagoon

The only series for MYP 4 and 5 developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate (IB)Develop your skills to become an inquiring learner; ensure you navigate the MYP framework with confi

The Mass Effect™: Andromeda Standard Edition Guide includes...Campaign Walkthrough: We guide you step-by-step through all of the choices, combat, and challenges of the main story.Illustrated Area Maps

Kierkegaard claimed that the gods created man because they were bored, and Baudelaire predicted that the "delicate monster" of boredom would one day swallow up the whole world in an immense yawn. Betw

What if every day you could encounter the divine? What if you could regularly know the blessing of deep peace and abiding joy? What if you could talk to angels? Great news—you can! 365 Days of Angel P

Scientists are often presented as old men in white coats, but this series shows that great discoveries have been made by people of all ages and cultures ― some are young people, and many are female.

Recent discoveries of bronze ritual vessels from ancient China provide the ground for this collection of essays, which focus in particular on the nature and patterns of family lineages as seen from th

Lovingly re-imagined illustrations highlight the timeless relevance and artistry of the legendary Brothers Grimm in this revised edition of Gestalten's beloved bestseller. Children delight in fantasy

In March 2017, the producers of ‘Godzilla’ transport audiences to the birthplace of one of the most powerful monster myths of all in KONG: SKULL ISLAND, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictur

In this book geography educators from around the globe discuss their research into the power of geographical thinking and consider successful strategies to implement, improve and advance geography edu

Updated to include the Black Lives Matter movement, the presidency of Barack Obama, the rise of hate speech on the Internet, and more.Since the publication of the first edition of Critical Race Theory

Exploring Richard Avedon’s fascination with France, Avedon’s France brings together a collection of spectacular photographs; selected interviews, letters, publications, and writings (including new mat

This lush book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals—e

Fully revised and updated third editionA Practical Guide to Using Repo Master Agreements is the essential book for all who need to know about the international repo market and its products, the import

A philosopher, mathematician, and martyr, Hypatia is one of antiquity's best-known female intellectuals. For the sixteen centuries following her murder by a mob of Christians Hypatia has been remember

本書是產程照護領域極具影響力的實務手冊，專注於預防與處理產程遲滯（dystocia）的非侵入性方法。作者群結合助產、導樂與臨床教育經驗，從正常產程的生理與心理狀態談起，逐步說明如何評估產程進展，並依不同成因選擇合適的姿勢、動作與舒緩措施。第四版全面更新，新增硬膜外麻醉下的產程管理、創傷知情照護與新生兒微生物健康等內容。全書插圖豐富、指引清楚，適合第一線醫護人員，也能作為教學與進修的重要參考。Praise for the previous edition:‘This is a concise and valuable handbook…The Labor Progress Handbook belongs in every lab coat pocket, in every birth room, and at all of our fingertips as we help women to labor as normally as possible.’ – Journal of Midwifery and Women’s HealthThe Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia is an unparalleled resource on simple, non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult or prolonged labor. Thoroughly updated and highly illustrated, the book shows how to tailor one’s care to the suspected etiology of the problem, using the least complex interventions first, followed by more complex interventions if necessary.This new edition now includes a new chapter on reducing dystocia in labors with epidurals, new material on t

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and wh

Intellectual property law, or IP law, is based on certain assumptions about creative behavior. The case for regulation assumes that creators have a fundamental legal right to prevent copying, and with

Philippe Grandrieux is one of cinema's only living true radicals and feted as one of the most innovative and important film makers of his generation. His consistently controversial work remains, howev

Ever since the nation’s most important secret meeting—the Constitutional Convention—presidents have struggled to balance open, accountable government with necessary secrecy in military affairs and neg

Modern statistical methods allow the analyst to fit and assess models as well as to undertake supervised or unsupervised learning to extract information. Contemporary data science requires tight integ

Recognising a need to promote and enhance teaching of clinical endocrinology and diabetes in UK medical schools, the Society for Endocrinology, in collaboration with Diabetes UK and the Association of