"Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addie he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

The wisdom of Zen in an exciting new book by Caldecott honoree Jon J Muth!<br /><br />Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Best of all is their friend Stillwater, a giant panda who lives across the way! And the three friends are quite a team! Stillwater teaches Molly about patience. Leo teaches Stillwater about sharing. And Molly shows how one act of kindness can make a world of difference.<br /><br />Jon J Muth's warm, compassionate stories and light-filled pictures are tinged with the wisdom of Zen. Whether young or old, we all learn from one another in the most surprising ways...

與柴同行的每一天，都有新的發現！
＼ 一本與柴犬愉快相處的要點說明書 ／
　　★ 獨家附贈：專屬「柴犬一生萌」保證書，全彩印刷
　　★ 最受歡迎柴犬作家，最療癒續作！

　　只要盯著柴柴可愛的睡臉，一天的疲勞都飛走了……
　　好想回家用雙手握住柴犬的臉頰、搔牠肚子，捏一捏天鵝絨般的耳尖
　　只是耍廢就能讓人類揪心～倒地的生物，狗界可愛又迷人的反派角色柴犬，究竟藏著什麼賣萌大法？本書收錄可愛爆表的34個樣貌：
　　拒否柴不想回家、附身柴一動也不動、浪子柴討厭抱抱、柴毛氈是造雪專家

　　在這些軟萌的一面背後，都有難以捉摸的脾氣，而且每一隻柴都有自己的個性，要認識牠絕不像常人想像的簡單。

　　從戶外到室內、從見外到交心、由幼犬到老犬──
　　跟著資深「柴心思翻譯家」，上一堂與柴犬心意相通的關係課：

　　►關卡Boss竟是頭部！肢體接觸要耐心逐步突圍，一邊觀察2種反應，很快就能讓牠對你愛「不釋手」。
　　►抗拒刷牙、挑食、飛撲暴擊，你越是寵、忍就會越辛苦。11種狀況題跟著影山流照料法，事半功倍。
　　►柴柴想跟你談遠距離戀愛！當牠一臉「你不要靠近我」，請別誤會，那是柴犬喜歡主人的表現。
　　►柴犬嚴正「拒絕洗澡」怎麼辦？跟牠硬碰硬，通常是自己先舉白旗求饒。
　　►「除了主人的事，我一概不知！」今天學什麼隔天就忘，反倒是對人的情緒與行動很敏銳。

　　即使跟四隻柴犬共同生活 24年，依舊有不知道的事。一本基礎柴行為圖解在手，請練習用柴犬的視角度過今天吧！

　　「開始養柴柴後，與人的交往習慣被改變了」
　　（你也是嗎✔）
　　□開始會跟鄰居打招呼　　
　　□從柴柴舉動測知季節變化
　　□感到不舒服時總有一隻狗依偎在旁
　　□會開始反省很多事
　　□房間擺設比起美觀，更重視安全性
　　□話題有80％繞著牠轉

　　與汪星人一起的那些苦差事，教會我：
　　不要在意周圍，走自己的路。
　　越想抓住他，就越不能追。
　　比起「正確」，更重要的是「舒適」。

　　這一本使用手冊，還附贈了專屬的「終身保證書」
　　可以確保每一隻柴柴都很可愛，而且獨一無二！

　　幸福投資有賺有賠，
　　填寫前應詳閱公開說明。
　　請依序填入：柴柴的名字、毛色、年齡
　　並宣讀：「我願對你承諾，你一生都會是最可愛的柴柴。」
　　保固即刻生效。（錯過這檔，將不再發行）

本書特色

　　超過400幅萌柴插圖，包含零距離、無死角的全身部位詳解
　　襁褓柴、不惑柴、花甲柴是怎麼度過1日時光的？
　　「柴劇場」現正熱映中！＜我家柴柴不胖＞＜低調的愛＞＜捕獲柴柴大作戰＞
　　獨家附贈：專屬「柴犬一生萌」保證書，全彩印刷
　　繼《別鬧了，柴犬小哲》後，萌犬小哲Tetsu的第三本續作上市
　　這是影山直美與四柴版本的柴犬使用手冊，請柴友與家中孩子一起完成屬於自己的手冊吧！

<br /><br />• The all-time best-selling hiking guidebook for Washington State—now better than ever<br /><br />• All new hikes, all new maps, and full color throughout<br /><br />• Updated by Washington's most prolific and popular hiking author<br /><br /><br /><br /><i>100 Classic Hikes: Washington</i> has been an iconic state trails guidebook for decades. Initially written by the godfathers of Washington guidebooks, Ira Spring and Harvey Manning, <i>100 Classics</i> has been fully revised and updated by their spiritual godson, Craig Romano. Author of more than a dozen books on Washington hiking, Craig brings his own energy, passion, and expertise to this new edition that’s every bit as gorgeous as its popular predecessor. <br /><br /><br /><br />Featuring full-color photographs and maps, the guide covers the best, most challenging, and most beloved hikes across the entire state, with a full range of trail options—from easy to strenuous, day hikes to backpacking trips. Each hike showcases outstanding scenery, dynamic geologic features, or not-to-be-missed adventures.<br /><br /><br /><br />This new edition features the following updates and changes:<br /><br />• All hikes written in Craig’s own voice and based on his own current research<br /><br />• Expanded geography to cover hikes throughout Washington—including eastern Washington and the San Juans<br /><br />• New details such as trailhead GPS coordinates and permit and fee info for park and wilderness areas<br /><br />• Features fifty “Legacy Hikes”—ones that Spring and Manning deemed “classic” all those years ago and that still make the grade!

<b>INSTANT <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER</b><br /> <br /><b>The definitive guide to creating the sex life of your wildest dreams—just by talking about it!—from sexpert couple Vanessa and Xander Marin.</b><br /><br />Why is it so hard to talk about sex, even with the person who regularly sees you naked?<br /> <br />You know communication is important in a relationship, but you just don’t know how to get started with such a sensitive subject. Maybe you’ve never talked about sex at all, and the thought of it makes your palms sweat. Or you’re feeling so disconnected from your partner that sex is the last thing on your mind. Maybe you’re too scared to be honest about what you really want. Or you have no freaking clue what you want, so you’re not sure how to tell your partner anything helpful!<br /> <br /><i>Sex Talks </i>is here to change that. Together, sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband, Xander, show you that the best thing you can do for your sex life doesn’t even involve taking off your clothes.<br /> <br /><i>Sex Talks</i> covers the five essential conversations every couple needs to have:<br /> 1. Acknowledgement: a.k.a. “Sex is a thing, and we have it.”<br /> 2. Connection: a.k.a. “What do we need to feel connected to each other?”<br /> 3. Desire: a.k.a. “What do we each need to get turned on?”<br /> 4. Pleasure: a.k.a. “What do we each need to feel good?”<br /> 5. Exploration: a.k.a. “What should we try next?”<br /> <br />With gripping storytelling and an intimate peek at what really goes on behind other couples’ closed bedroom doors, Vanessa and Xander share their successful advice that has already helped hundreds of thousands. <i>Sex Talks</i> provides you with the sex education you wish you’d had, plus the tried-and-tested tools you need to create the sex life of your wildest dreams.

National Indie Bestseller
World Literature Today Notable Translation of the Year
Salon Favorite Book of the Year

The South Korean runaway bestseller, debut author Baek Sehee's intimate therapy memoir, as recommended by BTS.

PSYCHIATRIST: So how can I help you?

ME: I don't know, I'm – what's the word – depressed? Do I have to go into detail?

Baek Sehee is a successful young social media director at a publishing house when she begins seeing a psychiatrist about her - what to call it? - depression? She feels persistently low, anxious, endlessly self-doubting, but also highly judgmental of others. She hides her feelings well at work and with friends, performing the calmness her lifestyle demands. The effort is exhausting, overwhelming, and keeps her from forming deep relationships. This can't be normal. But if she's so hopeless, why can she always summon a desire for her favorite street food: the hot, spicy rice cake, tteokbokki? Is this just what life is like?

Recording her dialogues with her psychiatrist over a twelve-week period, and expanding on each session with her own reflective micro-essays, Baek begins to disentangle the feedback loops, knee-jerk reactions, and harmful behaviors that keep her locked in a cycle of self-abuse. Part memoir, part self-help book, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is a book to keep close and to reach for in times of darkness. It will appeal to anyone who has ever felt alone or unjustified in their everyday despair.

<b>100 all-new super-simple and incredibly delicious one-pot, one-pan, one-sheet--one-everything!--recipes from the <i>New York Times</i> star food writer and bestselling author of <i>Dinner in French</i>.</b><br /><br />Melissa Clark brings her home cook's expertise and no-fuss approach to the world of one-pot/pan cooking. With nearly all of the recipes being made in under one hour, the streamlined steps ensure you are in and out of the kitchen without dirtying a multitude of pans or spending more time than you need to on dinner.<br /><br />Expect to find a bevy of sheet-pan suppers (Miso-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Sugar Snap Peas), skillet dinners (Cheesy Meatball Parm with Spinach), Instant Pot(R) pinch hitters (Cheaters Chicken and Dumplings), comforting casseroles (Herby Artichoke and Gruyere Bread Pudding) that you can assemble right in the baking dish, crowd-pleasing one-pot pasta meals (Gingery Coconut Noodles with Shrimp and Greens), vegetable-forward mains, and dozens of tips for turning a vegetarian or meat-based recipe vegan. And since no dinner is complete without dessert, you'll find a chapter of one-bowl cakes, too--from an Easy Chocolate Fudge Torte to a Ricotta-Olive Oil Pound Cake.<br /><br />These are simple, delicious recipes for weekdays, busy evenings, and any time you need to get a delicious, inspiring meal on the table quickly--with as little clean-up as possible.

Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment is a 2017 book by journalist and evolutionary psychologist Robert Wright. As of August 2017, the book had peaked at The New York Times No. 4 bestseller in hardcover nonfiction.
In Why Buddhism is True, Wright advocates a secular, Westernized form of Buddhism focusing on the practice of mindfulness meditation and stripped of supernatural beliefs such as reincarnation. He further argues that more widespread practice of meditation could lead to a more reflective and empathetic population and reduce political tribalism. In line with his background, Wright draws heavily on evolutionary biology and evolutionary psychology to defend the correctness of Buddhism's diagnosis of the causes of human suffering. He argues the modern psychological idea of the modularity of mind resonates with the Buddhist teaching of no-self (anatman).

Quietly elegant, yet issuing a clarion call for intervention,
rediscovers early Japanese American culture and presents an indisputable case for the preservation of ten key landmarks in California and Washington. The authors recreate the Japanese American experience, intertwining rich oral histories from community members with current and historical photographs, plus personal snapshots, archaeological findings, newspaper clippings, and other wonderfully nontraditional sources.
So much of the Japanese American past was lost after the attack on Pearl Harbor; terrified families burned scrapbooks and personal possessions for fear they would be labeled as traitors.
is a graceful effort to find that past and to explain that, even now, it is still not too late to include these places as part of the American cultural landscape.

Refreshingly approachable guide for aspiring backpackers and casual hikers of all stripes Colorful and humorous illustrations throughout Relatable, rising female voice in outdoor literature Part critique of modern hiking culture and part how-to guide,
is for anyone who wants to hit the trail without breaking the bank. Diana Helmuth offers real advice, opinionated but accessible and based on in-the-field experiences. She wins readers' hearts and trust through a blend of self-deprecating humor and good-natured heckling of both seasoned backpackers and urbanites who romanticize being outdoorsy, plus a helpful dose of the actual advice a novice needs to get started.
Featuring illustrations by artist Latasha Dunston, each chapter focuses on a critical topic: gear, food, hygiene, clothing, and more, along with useful checklists and resources. Humorous, philosophical, and practical,
teaches casual walkers, hikers, and campers of all stripes how to venture outdoors with confidence.

Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the forgotten history behind the people, places, and things that shaped Seattle.

Cartoonist and creator of Seattle Walk Report, Susanna Ryan strolls on with a quirky new illustrated guide celebrating Seattle's historical treasures and outdoor wonders. In Secret Seattle, Ryan explores the weird and wonderful hidden history behind some of the city's most overlooked places, architecture, and infrastructure, from coal chutes in Capitol Hill, to the last remainder of Seattle's original Chinatown in Pioneer Square, to the best places in town to find century-old sidewalks. Discover pocket parks, beautiful boulevards, and great public gardens while learning offbeat facts that will make you see the Emerald City in a whole new way. Perfect for both the local history buff who never leaves a favorite armchair to a walking enthusiast looking for offbeat and off-the-beaten-path scavenger hunts.

A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers
A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying.
We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains:
* Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process
* How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box
* Why having a poor memory can be a good thing
* The value of metaphors in developing understanding
* A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating
Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.

Designers create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home—at the tablet or smartphone you may be holding or the chair you are sitting in. Everything in our lives was designed by someone. And every design starts with a problem that a designer or team of designers seeks to solve.
In this book, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans show us how design thinking can help us create a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling, regardless of who or where we are, what we do or have done for a living, or how young or old we are. The same design thinking responsible for amazing technology, products, and spaces can be used to design and build your career and your life, a life of fulfillment and joy, constantly creative and productive, one that always holds the possibility of surprise.

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A TODAY SHOW #READWITHJENNA BOOK CLUB PICK! • The moving story of an undocumented child living in poverty in the richest country in the world—an incandescent debut from an astonishing new talent

One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.
As Gottlieb explores the inner chambers of her patients' lives -- a self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a young newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen threatening to end her life on her birthday if nothing gets better, and a twenty-something who can't stop hooking up with the wrong guys -- she finds that the questions they are struggling with are the very ones she is now bringing to Wendell.
With startling wisdom and humor, Gottlieb invites us into her world as both clinician and patient, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, hope and change.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.

“A welcome antidote to our toxic hustle culture of burnout.”—Arianna Huffington
“This book is so important and could truly save lives.”—Elizabeth Gilbert
“A clarion call to work smarter [and] accomplish more by doing less.”—Adam Grant
We work feverishly to make ourselves happy. So why are we so miserable?
Despite our constant search for new ways to optimize our bodies and minds for peak performance, human beings are working more instead of less, living harder not smarter, and becoming more lonely and anxious. We strive for the absolute best in every aspect of our lives, ignoring what we do well naturally and reaching for a bar that keeps rising higher and higher. Why do we measure our time in terms of efficiency instead of meaning? Why can’t we just take a break?
In Do Nothing, award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee illuminates a new path ahead, seeking to institute a global shift in our thinking so we can stop sabotaging our well-being, put work aside, and start living instead of doing. As it turns out, we’re searching for external solutions to an internal problem. We won’t find what we’re searching for in punishing diets, productivity apps, or the latest self-improvement schemes. Yet all is not lost—we just need to learn how to take time for ourselves, without agenda or profit, and redefine what is truly worthwhile.
Pulling together threads from history, neuroscience, social science, and even paleontology, Headlee examines long-held assumptions about time use, idleness, hard work, and even our ultimate goals. Her research reveals that the habits we cling to are doing us harm; they developed recently in human history, which means they are habits that can, and must, be broken. It’s time to reverse the trend that’s making us all sadder, sicker, and less productive, and return to a way of life that allows us to thrive.

A simply versed companion to Dog Heaven features bold, folk-art illustrations and profiles the special place where all good cats can find an endless supply of catnip, tuna, and warm laps."

Cambridge IELTS 8 contains four authentic IELTS papers from Cambridge ESOL, providing excellent exam practice. The Student's Book with answers provides students with an excellent opportunity to familiarise themselves with IELTS and to practise examination techniques using authentic test material prepared by Cambridge ESOL. This book contains four complete tests for Academic candidates, plus extra Reading and Writing modules for General Training candidates. An introduction to these different modules is included in each book, together with with an explanation of the scoring system used by Cambridge ESOL. A comprehensive section of answers and tapescripts makes the material ideal for students working partly or entirely on their own. Audio available separately.

这本书出自一位世界级设计师之手。复杂的设计原理在书中凝炼为亲密性、对齐、重复和对比4 个基本原则。作者以其简洁明快的风格，将优秀设计所必须遵循的这4 个基本原则及其背后的原理通俗易懂地展现在读者面前。本书包含大量的示例，让你了解怎样才能按照自己的方式设计出美观且内容丰富的产品。
此书适用于各行各业需要从事设计工作的读者，也适用于有经验的设计人员。