Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away

Coltan Scrivner
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“A fascinating examination of a feature of human nature that all of us have, most of us deplore (at least in others), and few of us understand.”
—Steven Pinker, New York Times bestselling author of Rationality and Enlightenment Now

"An entertaining examination of the underlying reasons behind our attraction to the macabre."
—The New York Times Book Review

The leading expert on the science behind morbid curiosity explains our spooky, gory, and macabre fascinations

What makes us peek at a car wreck or binge-watch true crime shows late into the night? Why are some of us drawn to horror movies while others shudder at the thought? In Morbidly Curious, scientist Coltan Scrivner takes readers on a thrilling journey into the psychology of morbid curiosity, uncovering why we can’t resist the macabre. From grisly serial killers to spine-chilling paranormal stories, Scrivner reveals the psychological forces that compel us to explore our darkest fears—and explains how this proclivity is more than just a quirk. It’s a powerful survival instinct, helping us mentally prepare for real-world threats, all from the safety of our imaginations.

Blending fascinating insights and cutting-edge research at haunted houses across the world, Scrivner makes a powerful argument for the value of playing with fear and embracing the gruesome. Whether you're a horror fan yourself or just want to better understand the true crime craze, Morbidly Curious will open your eyes to the hidden benefits of exploring the dark side of human nature.

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遺失國寶裡的中國藝術史

卜士禮 (Stephen Wootton Bushell)
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本書以流失海外的國寶(尤其圓明園被掠奪文物)為切入點，系統講解中國藝術門類，涵蓋雕塑、建築、青銅器、木雕、牙雕、犀角雕、漆器、玉雕及其他硬石雕、陶器與瓷器、玻璃器、琺琅(景泰藍、鏨胎琺琅、畫琺琅)、首飾、織物(絲綢、刺繡等)與繪畫藝術等領域。

跨越商代至清代三千年的藝術對話，遺失文物承載的文化記憶與歷史創傷。以真實文物為證，揭開文物百年流散史每一件文物，都是民族的集體記憶；每一次追尋，都是對文明的深切致敬。

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Steve Jobs in Exile: The Untold Story of NeXT and the Remaking of an American Visionary

Geoffrey Cain, Ed Catmull, Dan'l Lewin
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The Untold Story of Steve Jobs's Wilderness Years—and the Creation of a Legend

In 1985, Steve Jobs—the brilliant, volatile founder of Apple Computer—walked out of his company's headquarters, driven from the very corporation he had created. What happened next would transform not only his life and career, but the future of technology itself.

For twelve years, from 1985 to 1997, Jobs wandered the business wilderness with his new venture, NeXT. It was a period of spectacular failures, near-bankruptcy, and brutal humiliation. But out of this crucible of defeat emerged the visionary leader who would go on to create the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, transforming Apple into the most valuable company on earth.

Drawing on previously unpublished materials and new interviews with the key players, Geoffrey Cain reveals the untold story of Steve Jobs's "lost decade"—the formative years that shaped the icon we thought we knew. With unprecedented access to unbroadcast footage of Jobs in NeXT meetings, private company documents, and interviews with his closest colleagues, Cain offers the definitive account of how failure transformed a brash wunderkind into a true business genius.

This is the story of how Steve Jobs learned to lead, how he discovered the power of discipline, and how a spectacular failure became the foundation for one of the greatest comebacks in business history. It is nothing less than the missing piece in the legend of Steve Jobs.

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篳路藍縷 成就傳奇：中國香港田徑總會走過75載

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田徑被譽為運動之母，在香港，幾乎每個人在求學時期都接觸過這項運動；而對於一代又一代熱愛田徑的人來說，田徑場更承載着他們為夢想奮鬥的身影。

本書透過不同年代田徑人的故事，細說香港田徑的發展軌跡，並記錄中國香港田徑總會自1951年創立之初的篳路藍縷。從創會前輩到幕後教練、裁判，再到國際舞台上的健兒—這些故事，見證了田總如何引領世代田徑人發揮所長，成就今日香港田徑的面貌。本書也回顧了多項極具代表性的賽事：中環鬧市的「香港國際金一哩」、環繞水塘的「大路之王」越野賽、以彌敦道為起點的「渣打香港馬拉松」、在機場上演的「三跑道系統十公里賽」，以及在灣仔運動場首辦的「高露潔女子運動會」等，每一場賽事都展現出田徑人的無私付出，為香港田徑注入最真摯的人性溫度。

本書不只是一本香港田徑發展史，更是一群熱愛田徑的人用人生交織成的故事集，見證着「田總」75年來如何與每一位田徑人共同成長。

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第8個習慣:從成功到卓越 (The 8th Habit)

史蒂芬．柯維 (Stephen R. Covey)
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駕馭7個習慣的全新思維
成功學大師史蒂芬．柯維的第8個習慣
找到內在的聲音，從效能邁向卓越

繼《與成功有約》之後，柯維提出全新的習慣：
超越高效能的第8個習慣──發現內在的聲音。
7個習慣讓人具備高效能，迎接各種挑戰，
而第8個習慣則能引發個人深層動機，超越效能並實現願景。

擁有第8個習慣，讓你──
傾聽內在的聲音，發揮獨有的天賦，
找到自己在這世界上最好的位置！

執行第8個習慣，讓領導者──
發揮無比影響力，凝聚團隊向心力，
帶領組織在瞬息萬變的世界邁向卓越之境！

我想給你一張地圖，引導你走出痛苦和沮喪，
讓你不僅在工作和組織，甚至在整個生活中，跨向真正的成就。
你的影響力，必將由內而外，不斷增長。
──史蒂芬．柯維

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I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything

Joanna Stern
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

What happens when intelligent machines aren’t just in our pockets but are also driving our cars, making our decisions, folding our laundry, and educating our kids?

You’ve heard the hype: AI will make us healthier, give every child a personalized tutor, run our businesses more efficiently, return hours of free time to our overworked brains, and make discoveries previously unimagined by humankind. The AI future is going to be unlike any other technological revolu­tion. But what does that really mean? And will AI truly make life better?

To find out, award-winning journalist Joanna Stern surrendered her life to artificial intelligence for one year. The results are both hilarious and unsettling.

I Am Not a Robot is like a time machine trip to the very near future, where AI promises to be your doctor, chauffeur, teacher, masseuse, coworker, thera­pist, financial planner, chef, housekeeper, and even . . . romantic partner. Your colleague might be using ChatGPT to write emails at work, but Joanna used AI tools and robots to do household chores, to manage her health, and to transport her family on vacation. If there was a decision to make or a task to do, she let AI go first. Along the way, she conducted exclusive interviews with the tech leaders building this future, then reported back from the front lines as your funny, no-nonsense tour guide.

Of course, tech’s sunny promises never tell the whole story, and that’s what Joanna is here to share. Filled with illustrations and photographs, this book offers less hype, more clarity, and as little jargon as humanly (or robotically) possible. It’s an AI guide for ordinary people—not the tech bros who tried to sell you a cruise to the metaverse or an NFT of a cartoon monkey.

This book is not the definitive story, because we’re only a few years into the AI revolution. But after a year of living as a human lab rat, Joanna deliv­ers one of the clearest—and funniest—pictures yet of what’s really happening and what it means for you.

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