Hidden Japan : An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests

Alex Kerr
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"A sharp-tongued spokesman for Japan's environment and traditions" --The New York Times

In Alex Kerr's critically acclaimed Lost Japan and Dogs and Demons, he documented the decline of the traditional landscapes of Japan, his adopted home of many years. Here, in Hidden Japan he makes a journey of rediscovery to find the wonders that still remain.

Originally published in Japanese as a call to preserve disappearing facets of Japan's rich and ancient culture, Hidden Japan records Kerr's travels to various remote and lesser-known places where pockets of traditional culture can still be found. Some are faraway--like Aogashima Island, 200 miles south of Tokyo--while others are easy to reach, such as Mii-dera temple just east of Kyoto.

Kerr's sharp eye for detail and exquisite descriptions of Japanese, arts, architecture and foods will inspire readers who already appreciate his unique look at the "reality" of Japan beyond the romance. His personal involvement and obvious love for his subjects encourage us all to think more carefully about our own traditions and environment, and to challenge ourselves to search for better solutions to preserve what is of value all around us.

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人脈風格 : 找出你專屬的人際關係模式, 創造工作與生活的最佳表現 (Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection)

瑪莉莎．金恩 (Marissa King)
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解開人脈連結的密碼，形塑致勝的人際網絡

比拓展人脈更關鍵的，是專注你的人脈如何形成！
從精彩的案例中深入了解三大人脈風格——擴張者、仲介人與召集人，
形塑你專屬的人脈風格，創建更美好的生活。

「關於人脈的主題，本書是最有趣且實用的著作之一」～亞當．格蘭特，《逆思維》作者

本書作者瑪莉莎．金恩剖析各行各業菁英人士的人脈，統整出三種塑造人脈的風格，並帶你了解自己究竟適合仲介、召集或擴張型人脈，抑或某種組合：

●擴張者享有的可見度、人氣與權力好處，往往在生涯初期最為重要，對於需要認識人與被看見的專業人士亦可提供較多的幫助。
●仲介人所享有的創新好處，對於創新產業或是看重獨特性的領域至為重要。
●召集人的信任與名聲好處，有助於確保情感福祉、防範孤獨和倦怠，在充滿人際間不確定的領域具有優勢。

最適當的風格是符合你的個人目標、生涯階段和需求的人脈網絡。

閱讀本書，你將可學會分析自己如何形塑人脈，並在面對不同的事業與生涯階段，組合調配三種不同的風格，創造工作與生活的最大價值！

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The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain

Annie Murphy Paul
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A New York Times Editors' Choice
A Washington Post Best Nonfiction Book of 2021
A New York Times Notable Book

Reveals how we can tap the intelligence that exists beyond our brains—in our bodies, our surroundings, and our relationships

Use your head.

That’s what we tell ourselves when facing a tricky problem or a difficult project. But a growing body of research indicates that we’ve got it exactly backwards. What we need to do, says acclaimed science writer Annie Murphy Paul, is think outside the brain. A host of “extra-neural” resources—the feelings and movements of our bodies, the physical spaces in which we learn and work, and the minds of those around us— can help us focus more intently, comprehend more deeply, and create more imaginatively.

The Extended Mind outlines the research behind this exciting new vision of human ability, exploring the findings of neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, psychologists, and examining the practices of educators, managers, and leaders who are already reaping the benefits of thinking outside the brain. She excavates the untold history of how artists, scientists, and authors—from Jackson Pollock to Jonas Salk to Robert Caro—have used mental extensions to solve problems, make discoveries, and create new works. In the tradition of Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind or Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence, The Extended Mind offers a dramatic new view of how our minds work, full of practical advice on how we can all think better.

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香港再出發 : 金融新發展

香港中國金融協會
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全書分為四章，涵蓋金融、科技及經濟發展︰

第一章︰金融專業之思考。由來自多間國際銀行及金融機構高層，為香港經濟把脈，探討香港金融專業發展定位。

第二章︰香港優勢之分析。國際知名資產管理高層點出香港箇中優勢，在配合大灣區經濟機遇下，香港勢可增強在亞太以至國際的競爭力。

第三章︰新經濟與新金融。由大眾熱議的人工智能、Web3，以至日益重要的ESG，香港與內地正面對甚麼局面，如何洞悉未來前景，富實戰經驗的金融科技企業專家，將在此章帶來啟示。

第四章︰香港新發展建言。在現有優秀條件下，香港怎樣在不同市場發揮所長，監管與創新如何互補協力。在這一章，有政策與金融專業人士的分析及建言。

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The 2-Hour Job Search : Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster

Steve Dalton
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Use the latest technology to target potential employers and secure the first interview--no matter your experience, education, or network--with these revised and updated tools and recommendations.

“The most practical, stress-free guide ever written for finding a white-collar job.”—Dan Heath, coauthor of Switch and Made to Stick

Technology has changed not only the way we do business, but also the way we look for work. The 2-Hour Job Search rejects laundry lists of conventional wisdom in favor of a streamlined job search approach that produces results quickly and efficiently. In three steps, creator Steve Dalton shows you how to select, prioritize, and make contact with potential employers so you can land that critical first interview.

In this revised second edition, you'll find updated advice on how to efficiently surf online job postings, how to reach out to contacts at your dream workplace and when to follow up, and advice on using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google to your best advantage. Dalton incorporates ideas from leading thinkers in behavioral economics, psychology, and game theory, as well as success stories from readers of the first edition.

The 2-Hour Job Search method has proven so successful that it has been shared at schools across the globe and is a formal part of the curriculum for all first-year MBAs at Duke University. With this book, you'll learn how to make it work for you too.

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文學與電影十講

李思逸
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本書以文學與電影的關係為主題，闡述兩種藝術表現手法在不同層面的交織與建構。作者採用簡潔、精煉的語言解釋電影概念與手法、文學文本與理論，其邏輯性之強，其氣勢之磅礴，其藝術造詣之深，大可讀成一家之言。研讀文學或研讀電影的同好者，不可錯過此書。

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Broken Light: A Novel

Joanne Harris
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A bold and ambitious thriller exploring how women can feel invisible as they grow older—and what happens when they decide to take back control.

Bernie Moon's ambitions and dreams have been forgotten by everyone, even Bernie herself. At nineteen she was full of promise, but now, facing fifty and going through the menopause, she's a fading light.

Until the murder of a woman in a local park unlocks a series of childhood memories, and with them, a talent that she has hidden all her adult life.

What happens when the frustrations and power of an older woman are finally given their chance to be revealed?

Filled with growth and redemption, revenge and visibility, friendship and self-discovery, Broken Light is an explosive new thriller that challenges our notions of womanhood and power.

“This incendiary, brilliantly plotted thriller from Harris centers on 48-year-old Bernie Ingram’s midlife crisis. Vibrant voices will keep readers mesmerized right through to the glorious, explosive finale. This is a one-of-a-kind triumph.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Profound, moving, and utterly unforgettable.” -- Catriona Ward, author of The Last House of Needless Street

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貧困危機 : 日本「最底層」社會

藤田孝典
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《下流老人》作者藤田孝典又一力作，以詳實的案例和數據，
分析日本社會全面陷入貧困危機的真實情況

貧困在日本以驚人的速度持續蔓延。它步步緊逼，當你意識到的時候恐怕已無法動彈。—藤田孝典

「一億總中流」的日本早已不復存在，隨之而來的是「國民總最底層」的時代。本書所要講述的就是這樣不斷滲透蔓延到每代人中的貧困。老人、年輕人、孩子，不論男女，每代人都在貧困中掙扎。這樣的時代是史無前例的。

藤田孝典以豐富的一線救助經驗、翔實的案例和數據，將「日本社會正在陷入全面貧困危機」這一難言之隱公之於眾，提醒人們不要置之度外，隨時做好應對準備。同時審視現有福利政策的不足，積極尋找解決方案，呼籲建立一個能夠讓所有有困難的人都得到幫助的社會。

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