In this powerful audio book, Stephen M.R. Covey articulates why trust has become the key leadership competency of the new global economy. Covey convincingly makes the case that trust is a measurable a
A New York Times Editor’s ChoiceAn Economist Best Book of 2010A Financial Times Best Book of 2010A Library Journal Best Book of 2010The debate is ages old: Where does language come from? Is it an arti
․《魔球》《大賣空》《橡皮擦計畫》作者Michael Lewis最新力作․亞馬遜萬人好評！Goodread網站大力推薦！․書中為第一手調查報導，為世紀大疫情留下關鍵證據Amazon Book of the Month好書嚴選‧《金融時報》總編輯Roula Khalaf：讀這本書！榮登暢銷榜! 《大賣空》作者麥可‧路易士最新力作！他在中國網路爬文，發現大事不妙！美國淪為全球疫情重災區……Why？《紐約時報》：令人震撼的故事！《金融時報》總編輯Roula Khalaf：讀這本書！他看不懂中國網站的消息，只知道「螢幕一直跳出警告：這個網站不安全！」他將文字剪貼到Google翻譯後，眉頭皺起。「我懷疑已經有大批受感染的人入境美國，並且很可能已經傳染給其他人。」這場新冠疫情，世界為什麼會走到這步田地？為何美國淪為全球疫情重災區？不是說網路沒祕密，那疫情真相是怎麼被掩蓋的？不是說美國醫學領先全球，怎會死傷如此慘重？不是說美國CDC專家雲集，為什麼無能防患、早點擋下病毒？難道真是人類該當此劫，大流行病沒法預見、無能阻擋？不！麥可．路易士的調查採訪發現，早在官方說法與主流媒體報導之外，有一群專家、醫護、研究員，已經發現潛伏在身邊的不尋常警訊。他們敏銳地從武漢官方數據、中國網路新聞的字裡行間，嗅出大事不妙。他們趕緊通報CDC、向白宮預警，建議在疫苗問世之前，盡快採取社交距離管制。沒想到，卻一再遭到川普與CDC冷處理，直到……疫情徹底失控。麥可．路易士在《預兆》中，講述這群專家如何在一切惡化到不可收拾之前，就著手為這場人類浩劫做準備。深入描繪病毒風暴下，這群不為外界所知的無名英雄，如何秉持專業，高聲吹響喚醒世界的哨子。例如，有一群怪咖，組成一個神祕抗疫組織，還取名為「狼獾」；一位地方衛生官員也在醫療第一線，發現了不祥預兆；一位13歲女學生的科學報告，成了兩年來美國政府的抗疫藍圖……。
In this huge, authoritative and lavishly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, you'll find the answers to all those questions curious kids want to know. Why do elephants have long trun
Why is a flamingo pink? Can a parrot talk? Is a bald eagle really bald? This follow-up to the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts and The Big Book of the Blue answers these
A book dedicated to the question, favoured by children and geniuses alike: Why? Children ask question after question. Luckily, this series offers answers to some of the most frequently asked why-quest
Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!Sometimes I stand out in a crowd.Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.I start to ask myself, why can’t I blend in? Fit the mold?But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same.Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don’t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world―and share our joy!From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who’s ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that dif
A book dedicated to the question, favoured by children and geniuses alike: Why? Children ask question after question. Luckily, this series offers answers to some of the most frequently asked why-quest
Jam-packed with thousands of fascinating facts and interesting info, this fun-filled Q&A book is sure to satisfy the most curious kids (and adults too!). The team that brought you WHY? flips that
Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 'A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer ...There's something that hits the mark on every page' Claire Tomalin, Books of t
This book looks at changing managerial styles in business and the predominance of risk aversion behavior over risk taking behavior. The author explores the various reasons (regulation and media scruti
A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) from the director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Human Sleep Science is
It's fall! The leaves are changing color. This Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book explains the magical process of how leaves change their color in autumn.Now rebranded with a new cover look, this cl
Everyone knows that plastic has become a problem for our planet, but do you know why? And do you know how YOU can help be a part of the solution to the problem? This vividly illustrated book is packed with flaps that explain how plastic is made, what's bad (and sometimes good) about different types of plastic, and the many ways it can causes harm to our rivers, oceans and wildlife. And there are lots of ideas for cutting down on your own reliance on plastic, too. The book was created with expert input from Plastic Oceans UK, a leading campaign and education group all about the problem of plastic.
A gorgeous flap book exploring the world of animal communication, from noises and gestures to patterns and smells. Discover why antelopes show their bottoms, why skunks are so smelly and what words mo
Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022*A positive, reassuring and anxiety-eliminating book helping children change the way they think about the world*Pandemics, war, terror, natural disasters - the world seems to be full of bad news and it can all feel, well, a little bit scary. But this is just part of the story. There are in fact tons of great things happening, from robots improving health care and trees healing the planet, to everyday people helping their community with acts of kindness and the businesses fighting for good in the world.In Good News, children will learn to become fake news detectives, sussing out what's real and what isn't. They'll discover the good news - the amazing anecdotes, case studies and figures around the globe that are making a difference. And they'll learn that if we all continue to work together, things can only keep getting better and better.Empowering, reassuring and confidence-boosting, this book is a positive antidote for testing times.
Discover why we must protect Antarctica from climate change. Home to millions of penguins, ancient dinosaur fossils and huge blue whales, Antarctica is our last great wilderness. This fascinating picture book brings to life this extreme and exciting continent for young children, exploring its icy landscape and extraordinary wildlife.It also shows the incredible scientific research that happens there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from climate change and plastic pollution.
Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.
An important, thoughtful and useful aid to tackling this difficult and worrying topic with young children.News of war can make children anxious, concerned and upset. This book gently explains how wars come about, how they have changed over time, who's there to help during wartime, what happens when a war is over and how we can all make the world more peaceful. Written in a clear, approachable style, with carefully chosen examples, Why are there wars? is both informative and reassuring. Internet links suggest positive projects for children, including making origami peace doves.
Why Do Cats Meow? is the second book in the series of natural history books for children that answer curious questions about favourite and familiar pets. The book highlights the qualities of different
