《金融時報》選書資本主義固有的邪惡在於福利的分配不公平；社會主義的固有美德在於公平享受痛苦。——邱吉爾（Winston Churchill），英國前首相麥可．康茲爾是最有魄力的金融改革宣導者之一，是緊縮政策最英勇的評論者，是進步主義者的巨大資源。——克魯曼（Paul Krugman），諾貝爾經濟獎得主《洛杉磯書評》（Los Angeles Review of Books）《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly）《中西部書評》（Midwest Book Review）《民主》季刊（Democracy: A Journal of Ideas）《柯克斯書評》（Kirkus Reviews）《圖書館學刊》（Library Journal）《公益雜誌》（Commonweal）──專文推薦過去數十年，我們一直被灌輸一個觀念，認為商品、服務與勞力流動，是不受規範的自由市場，是自由的基本形式，自由就像市場一樣運作。然而，醫療保險、就學貸款、退休年金、育兒津貼、公共托育、就業保障、購屋貸款等等，都是各國人民現在面臨的問題，與1930年代經濟大蕭條、1980年代能源危機一樣，現在全球陷入嚴重通膨，經濟學者、勞工百姓再次思考：我們應該讓自由市場決定我們的生活嗎？自由市場可以不受管制嗎？作者主張，我們必須擺脫市場才能獲得自由。市場依賴是一種深切的不自由狀態，真正的自由需要我們去檢查，市場在我們社會與生活裡的存在方式，並且設立硬邊界。例如健康照護，應當提供給生病的人，而不是生病又碰巧有錢的人。市場應該受到壓制，才有利於提供公共的健康照護。本書以大膽創新的政治經濟觀點，說明現在的公民要如何努力，確保每個人都可以享有使我們自由的條件。當愈來愈多人開始質疑自由市場不受管制的問題時，作者為我們的未來提供清晰的思路。
──這是一個學會關愛他人、永不放棄的奇幻故事──全台第一本千手觀音神祇繪本‧榮獲2023美國國家育兒出版獎（NAPPA）當千手觀音遇到了困境……祂該如何重拾勇氣？只要保有慈悲與堅持，都能讓破碎的心更強大、更有智慧。聖觀世音是生活在月球上、富有同情心的英雄。他試圖幫助世界上每個人，但當意識到自己無法拯救所有人時，便感到無比沮喪且無助。因為失去助人的信念，使他的身體爆炸成一千塊碎片。在睿智的良師益友――阿彌陀佛的開導下，這些碎片以比以前可以造福更多眾生的方式重新組合在一起，千手觀音便由此誕生。在現實社會中，一雙手，也許沒辦法把事情做得很好；一雙眼，也許可能沒辦法把事情端詳透徹。但故事中告訴我們，如果願意付出所擁有的一切、投入自身全部的力量，或許我們就能夠讓事情結果變得不一樣！擁有猶如千手千眼觀音的力量。本書特色：◎勉勵讀者不畏失敗、跌倒了再爬起來。聖觀世音的強韌意志，展現即使面對困境，我們總能撿起破碎的心，比以前更堅強、更有愛心、更聰明。或許現實人生中要做到此種胸懷很困難，但可以透過繪本讓小孩子從小學習、耳濡目染，甚至能讓大人重新思考自己是否已被現實社會改變了善良的初心。◎融入佛教中助人、慈悲等利他思想。透過簡單的故事完整描述觀音悲天憫人、胸懷大愛的精神，傳遞給讀者造福他人、發善的美德。◎繪圖精緻生動，引領各年齡層讀者深入觀音的故事中。書中精美的插圖，採用獨特的色彩、陰影和透視等繪畫技巧，喚起讀者對神話和奇蹟的感受。不限年齡的畫風，也能讓喜愛繪本的成人讀者有收藏的衝動!│各界盛讚│「讓孩子們了解千手觀音非常重要。我歡迎這本書，它不僅及時，而且早該出版了。」──宗薩蔣揚欽哲諾布 「這本書精彩且充滿活力，將牢牢提醒孩子們（以及他們的照顧者）不要放棄。」──Lion’s Roar「本書圖文並茂，充滿情感，令人回味無窮，特別值得毫無保留地推薦給大家！」──美國中西部書評（Midwest Book Review）
Over almost a century, the NFL has provided fans with hundreds of unique personalities, countless unforgettable moments and some of the greatest feats of sporting brilliance ever seen. From its humble beginnings in the Midwest to the global phenomenon it has become today, the league has evolved and changed almost beyond recognition. But the exploits of the footballing heroes of years past continue to stand the test of time. Here we've collected stories on dozens of the league's most celebrated players. With Future Publishing's extraordinary content, expert commentary and lavish photography, you'll explore and rediscover the attributes that made these players, coaches and teams iconic, as well as the moments that propelled them to greatness. From early innovators like Don Hutson and Jim Brown, to modern giants such as Tom Brady, there's something for every NFL fan here.
This board book combines simple counting with Carle's unusual illustrations of animals. Early learners will find the whimsical pictures appealing as they learn the beginning rudiments of numbers and counting.- Midwest Book Review來、來、來，大家一起到動物園！1隻大象，2隻獅子，3隻長頸鹿……跟著艾瑞‧卡爾的動物火車出發，數一數有多少隻動物。《1,2,3到動物園》是國際繪本大師艾瑞‧卡爾第一本自寫自畫的創作，結合孩子喜愛的動物跟火車，加上繽紛色彩，成為生動有趣的故事，讓孩子邊玩邊學數概念。故事一開始是冒著黑煙的火車，再來出現1隻大象，2隻獅子，3隻長頸鹿……猜猜看，再來還有什麼動物？找找看，牠們都到動物園了嗎？隨著故事進展，書中出現各種不同數量、表情的動物，每個畫面都充滿驚喜。爸媽可以帶著孩子說故事，跟著小老鼠跑來跑去，也可以帶著孩子指認動物的名稱、數量，透過頁面下方的小圖學習車廂前後的關係；最後火車到達動物園時，孩子一定會興高采烈地確認車廂內的動物是不是都到了，還會仔細數一數數量是否正確呢。設計背景出身的艾瑞‧卡爾擅長以線條、圖形強調視覺印象，獨特的作畫技巧也是他最大的特色。他習慣先將壓克力顏料塗刷在紙上，以蠟筆、水彩筆、海綿等點綴出紋理、花色，再把一張張手繪的色紙或剪或撕，拼貼成圖，繽紛的色彩加上動物生動俏皮的表情，搭配簡潔輕快的故事，深受大小朋友喜愛。艾瑞‧卡爾曾說：「我相信孩子天生就有創意，而且也渴望學習。」他的作品也以自由、輕鬆、有趣、生動的方式，讓孩子在閱讀中體驗圖畫書的魅力。預備好了嗎？趕快帶著孩子一起快樂玩數數吧。本書中文版《1,2,3到動物園》由上誼出版
The final mystery starring Sammy Keyes: “the most winning junior detective ever in teen lit. (Take that, Nancy Drew!)” —Midwest Children’s Book Review Sammy doesn’t go looking for trouble, but sh
From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. A voracious reader, Lincoln spent every spare moment of
From the time he was a young boy roaming the forests of the unsettled Midwest, Abraham Lincoln knew in his heart that slavery was deeply wrong. A voracious reader, Lincoln spent every spare mome
The Little House books tell the story of a little pioneer girl and her family as they traveled by covered wagon across the Midwest. Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic books, illustrated with Garth Williams' timeless artwork, have been cherished by millions of readers ever since they were first published over sixty years ago.
From the acclaimed author of The Hard Way on Purpose, a vibrant, heartfelt memoir about confronting mortality, surviving loss, finding resilience in one’s Midwest roots and seeking a father’s wisdom t
From yesterday's gingham girls to today's Farmer Janes, The Midwest Farmer's Daughter unearths the untold history and renewed cultural currency of an American icon at a time when fully 30 percent of n
Now you can play all of your favorite card games while studying trees. Each card in this standard deck features its own photo, helping you to become acquainted with the names of each tree species. Lea
Now you can play all of your favorite card games while studying wildflowers. Each card in this standard deck features its own photo, helping you to become acquainted with the names of each wildflower
This green guide to the Midwest states offers travelers fun and innovative places to visit—all with an environmentally conscious approach. Restaurants, lodging, festivals, parks, tours, farms, museums
Go beyond bird feeders! Learn how to create outstanding bird habitats in your own yard with native plants that offer food, cover, and nesting sites for birds. This guide is packed with color photograp
The research presented in this volume focuses on identifying and quantifying the major vulnerabilities to climate change in the Midwestern United States. By providing state-of-the-art spatially disagg
The herb garden holds special status in the realm of gardening. It is an unbeatable source of fresh flavor for home cooking, of folkloric remedies for common ailments and of delightful beauty for the
