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Wisdom That Transforms Lives Twenty-five centuries ago, a man who had once lived in royal luxury walked barefoot across the dusty plains of India, sharing insights that would forever change human history. The Buddha—“the Awakened One”—dedicated forty-nine years of his life to illuminating the path beyond suffering for all who would listen. This first volume presents 36 stories from the Buddha’s life and the lives of his disciples, each revealing the Buddha’s remarkable ability to meet people where they were and guide them toward realization. Readers will discover the Buddha’s insights on the importance of kindness, right speech, right actions, and community living that remain profoundly relevant to our lives today. Each story concludes with “Words of Wisdom” that connect ancient guidance to contemporary challenges. Throughout the collection, we see how the Buddha’s gentle yet powerful approach led others to profound insights, inspiring many to become his disciples and continue their sp

PREFACEMy father’s escape from―and opposition to―totalitarianism dominated much of his writing. It permeated his beliefs about the empowerment of individuals, and the moral responsibility of organizationsto empower the individuals within their sphere.This collection emphasizes the principles of human choice, dignity; self-worth; and society’s role to achieve these ends, within a fair and equitable system.It was based on this shared belief system that my father and Ming Lo Shao developed a warm friendship―a friendship nurtured and maintained, with mutual respect, for many years until my father’s passing in 2005.This collection demonstrates the timeliness of my father’s writings, and their applicability to some of the critical situations facing our world today, almost 90 years after they were first penned.The Drucker family thanks Ming Lo Shao for his work in creating this anthology, and for his dedication to keeping Drucker’s writings alive and relevant for a new generation.Joan Drucker

To Know the Real Drucker: Eight Articles Will Help You is a collection of eight articles by Peter Drucker: “The Unfashionable Kierkegaard” (1949) and its introduction (1992), “The New World-View” (1957), “From Analysis to Perception: The New World View” (1989), “Reflections of a Social Ecologist” (1992), “What Is a Functioning Society?” (1942), “From Rousseau to Hitler” (1942), “The Human Situation Today” (1957), and “Management as Social Function and Liberal Art” (1989). Readers can find the source of each articles in the table of contents and editor’s note per article. Of the eight articles, only the last one is from Drucker’s works on management. The other seven are from his books on society, politics, and economics. Although the world has hailed him as the “Father of Modern Management,” he considered himself a “social ecologist.” This book will play an indispensable role in explaining the reason for that and in further understanding the foundation of faith and worldview which Druck

Lamp Transmission Record of Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun presents the vision and contributions of a pivotal figure in modern Buddhism. Drawing from an extensive body of teachings, this work distills the essence of Humanistic Buddhism—an approach that brings the Dharma into everyday life through wisdom, compassion, and active practice.Centered on the integration of insight and skillful means, Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s teachings emphasize that enlightenment arises through human effort and engagement with the world. This volume is organized around his “Ten Major Contributions,” offering a clear framework for understanding his role in shaping contemporary Buddhism across theory, practice, and global outreach.The image of “lamp transmission” symbolizes the passing of wisdom across generations. This translation seeks to extend that light to a wider audience, inviting readers not only to understand Humanistic Buddhism, but to embody it in their own lives.

Lamp Transmission Record of Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun presents the vision and contributions of a pivotal figure in modern Buddhism. Drawing from an extensive body of teachings, this work distills the essence of Humanistic Buddhism—an approach that brings the Dharma into everyday life through wisdom, compassion, and active practice.Centered on the integration of insight and skillful means, Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s teachings emphasize that enlightenment arises through human effort and engagement with the world. This volume is organized around his “Ten Major Contributions,” offering a clear framework for understanding his role in shaping contemporary Buddhism across theory, practice, and global outreach.The image of “lamp transmission” symbolizes the passing of wisdom across generations. This translation seeks to extend that light to a wider audience, inviting readers not only to understand Humanistic Buddhism, but to embody it in their own lives.

“Dr. Cohen relinquished his role as president several years ago. Even in the final months of his life, he remained engaged and active, not ready to retire. His final book, ‘Be All You Can Be and Get Ready for the Future,’ is a testament to his enduring contribution.” Minglo Shao, Co-founder of CIAM“Bill’s monthly letter always contributed thoughts that were practical and served as reminders to management artisans.”Len Kwiatkowski, Chairman, Board of Trustees, CIAM“In addition to his record of service, Bill Cohen was a mentor, interpreting the teachings of Peter Drucker by sharing anecdotes that guided his subordinates and students while instilling the values of integrity, courage and resilience.”Ron Fogleman, General, USAF. Retired 15th Chief of StaffThis book is a collection of management essays written by Dr. William A. Cohen, Major General, USAF (Ret.), in the final years of his life. Drawing on his military background, professional experience, and education under Peter F. Drucker a

Not just management. This book reveals the philosophical soul of Peter Drucker’s thought. Through eight essential articles, it explores purpose, responsibility, and society, inviting leaders and thinkers to look beyond techniques and rediscover management as a deeply human endeavor.Unveiling the Soul of Management: A Deep Dive into Drucker’s PhilosophyStudy Notes on Drucker’s Eight Articles offers a profound and personal exploration of Peter Drucker’s most critical writings. Developed through a close collaboration with Shao Minglo’s compilation To Know the Real Drucker, this volume transcends traditional management commentary to reveal the philosophical bedrock of Drucker’s worldview.The author, originally a scholar of ancient Chinese literature, approaches Drucker not merely as a management guru, but as a great thinker in the lineage of Dostoevsky and Thomas Mann. Through a journey that traverses the diagnosis of totalitarianism and the search for societal salvation, these notes conne

The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism.

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再見‧米蘭（Dream Back to Milano），是鄭源錦設計博士任職米蘭台北設計中心總經理返台後，寫下在義大利工作與生活體驗的觀察與紀錄。從米蘭最大的多摩天主教堂，斯卡拉歌劇院談起，至羅馬大教堂與梵諦岡藝術博物館，及世界最美麗的城市威尼斯文化聖地，將義大利深厚的藝術文化呈現於書頁上。更詳述一九九八年時，台灣經濟部與外貿協會合作，決定到義大利設置台北海外設計中心的緣由始末，讓當時的米蘭台北設計中心，成為台灣產業及設計界與義大利設計交流結合的國際之橋。鄭源錦設計博士並進一步以專業從業者的角度，逐一介紹馳名世界的義大利工業設計與時尚設計，探討這些百年品牌如何將美學設計，應用於日常生活用品上，不論是家具、交通工具或是鞋、袋、包、箱、服裝飾品等，深刻感受義大利設計文化的魅力與特色。最後則論及義大利設計教育的發展與理念，期望帶給台灣設計教育新的思考與目標。

《明心寶鑑》抄譯本收藏於西班牙馬德里國家圖書館，此書是十四世紀以來流行於東亞各地的書籍，為童蒙用書與善書，內容抄撮各種書籍中的嘉言警語，作為修身、行世之用。十六世紀下半葉閩南人至馬尼拉經商、住居，亦將此類日用書籍帶至馬尼拉。《明心寶鑑》抄譯本由西班牙道明會傳教士嗃呣𠿢（Juan Cobo）與馬尼拉唐人合作抄譯，約完成於1590年前後，具體呈現大航海時代閩南人與西班牙語世界的交流過程與成果，為人類「世界記憶」（Memory of the World）的重要資產。The translated transcription of the Beng Sim Po Cam was a collection of the Biblioteca Nacional de España in Madrid. A popular book that had been circulating in East Asia since the fourteenth century, it was used for children's enlightenment and moral guidance. It collected proverbs and warnings from various texts which were meant to cultivate moral character and advise on choices in life. When Hokkien people arrived in Manila in late sixteenth century for trade and settlement, they also brought books of daily use like this one to Manila. The translated transcription of the Beng Sim Po Cam was transcribed by Spanish Dominican missionary Juan Cobo with help from Chinese in Manila. It was completed around 1590, and it definitely presented the process and achi

「這本書所傳遞的，是早期英語體驗課程的革新，也是 對語言教育本質的溫柔實踐，它告訴我們語言不是教會的， 是活出來的;而英語學習的起點，正是在孩子願意開口、敢 於表達的那一刻悄然發生。這本書，值得每一位關心幼兒語言教育的讀者細讀與深思。

Key HighlightsTranslation History: The translation process for the Indonesian Bible began in the 1950s, initially supervised by the Lembaga Alkitab Belanda (Nederlandsch Bijbel Genootschap). The first edition was launched in 1974, and the second edition (TB2) marks an important renewal after 49 years.Collaboration: This edition is a product of collaboration between Lembaga Alkitab Indonesia (LAI) and Lembaga Biblika Indonesia (LBI), emphasizing the importance of updating Bible translations to better meet the needs of modern readers.Celebration: The Alkitab Terjemahan Baru Edisi Kedua was launched during the 69th anniversary of LAI in a Thanksgiving service, highlighting its significance in the community.Availability: The Alkitab is available for purchase on various platforms, including Bible.com, Tokopedia, Indonesian Bible House, and Bible In My Language. There is also a smaller size version with a zipper index and leather cover.

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本書是完整而系統地針對華人古董市場所策劃的指南專書，內容詳細介紹了台、港、中、澳四地一百多家的古董商與拍賣行經營特色，以精美彩色圖版展示店家收藏品項，羅列其詳細的基本資料與所在地圖；並且收錄了編輯部精選推薦的文物深度報導。另外本書還附錄古董書畫歷年排行榜、明清陶瓷款識，以及書畫名家印章落款查詢表。

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★ 紐約時報暢銷作家、世界頂尖聖經教師——喬依絲．邁爾最新力作！★ 美國亞馬遜4.7顆星好評推薦！跨出舒適圈，勇敢迎接改變！世界充滿變動，有時快到令人無法跟上。你是否正經歷改變，為此擔憂？或渴望改變，卻害怕採取行動？若是如此，本書正是為你而寫！你將學習到：◆ 神如何轉化生命：透過聖經人物和作者自身的經歷，你將看到神如何改變人的生命，從不可能中帶出奇蹟。◆ 如何面對恐懼與不確定：在面對恐懼時選擇做對的事，神的恩典計畫將帶你進入下一個階段。◆ 放下過去的束縛：學習饒恕傷害過你的人，擺脫自憐和自我定罪的心態，生命才能持續向前。◆ 活出「在基督裡」的真實身分：藉著主的作為和神的恩典，你將找到真正的自我價值，並實現你真實的身分。若想要追求更好的事物，就不要害怕放下次好的事物！當你願意改變想法、調整態度時，神將帶領你成就一切，超過你所求所想。願本書陪伴你經歷生命中非凡的成長與轉化，因為「在神凡事都能」。

《無極天主正教真傳實錄》Rectificación y Mejora de Principios Naturales本書是西班牙道明會嗃呣𠿢（Juan Cobo）神父，為了向華人宣揚天主教義及西方科學知識，在馬尼拉當地閩南人的幫助下完成翻譯工作，而後在華人刻工的協助下，於1593年完成刻版印刷傳世。書分為九個章節，前三章主要為介紹天主教教義，後六章則是有關天文、地理及動植物的科學知識，並附上生動的圖說，為現存世界上最早以閩南語將十六世紀西歐知識譯成漢字的書籍，具體呈現大航海時代閩南人與西班牙人在宗教、科學知識交流的過程與成果，為人類「世界記憶」（Memory of the World）的重要資產。This book was written by Spanish Dominican missionary Juan Cobo, who wished to spread Catholicism and western scientific knowledge to Chinese people. Its translation was completed in Manila with help from local Hokkien people, and it was printed in 1593 with aid from Chinese typographers. The book had nine chapters; the first three chapters mainly introduced Catholic doctrines, while the remaining six chapters contained scientific knowledge from fields such as astronomy, geography, zoology, and botany, which were complemented with vivid graphic illustrations. This book was considered the earliest work that translated 16th century Western European knowledge into Hokkien with Chinese charac