"Why mess around with Catholicism when you can have your own customized religion?" Fed up with his parents' boring old religion, agnostic-going-on-atheist Jason Bock invents a new god -- the town's water tower. He recruits an unlikely group of worshippers: his snail-farming best friend, Shin, cute-as-a-button (whatever that means) Magda Price, and the violent and unpredictable Henry Stagg. As their religion grows, it takes on a life of its own. While Jason struggles to keep the faith pure, Shin obsesses over writing their bible, and the explosive Henry schemes to make the new faith even more exciting -- and dangerous. When the Chutengodians hold their first ceremony high atop the dome of the water tower, things quickly go from merely dangerous to terrifying and deadly. Jason soon realizes that inventing a religion is a lot easier than controlling it, but control it he must, before his creation destroys both his friends and himself.
This book provides a comprehensive account of the global, regional and urban dimensions of China’s development, and the resulting socio-economic and political outcomes. Shin begins by documenting and
This book provides a comprehensive account of the global, regional and urban dimensions of China’s development, and the resulting socio-economic and political outcomes. Shin begins by documenting and
"Enchanting . . . the most surprising, confounding, and oddly insightful couple's trip in recent literary history." --Entertainment Weekly The prize-winning, bestselling author of Gingerbread; Boy, Snow, Bird; and What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours returns with a vivid and inventive new novel about a couple forever changed by an unusual train voyage. When Otto and Xavier Shin declare their love, an aunt gifts them a trip on a sleeper train to mark their new commitment--and to get them out of her house. Setting off with their pet mongoose, Otto and Xavier arrive at their sleepy local train station, but quickly deduce that The Lucky Day is no ordinary locomotive. Their trip on this former tea-smuggling train has been curated beyond their wildest imaginations, complete with mysterious and welcoming touches, like ingredients for their favorite breakfast. They seem to be the only people on board, until Otto discovers a secretive woman who issues a surprising message. As further clues and questi
改寫自韓國家喻戶曉的古典小說《沈清傳》。為營救兄長並平息駭人風暴，少女自願獻祭大海，抵達亡者國度卻發現海神陷入漫長沉睡，她不能久留，但似乎有人拼命阻止海神醒來…A girl travels to the Spirit World to break a curse that threatens the lives of her people in this feminist YA retelling of the popular Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong."Deadly storms have ravaged Mina’s homeland for generations. Her people believe the Sea God has cursed them, so each year a beautiful maiden is thrown into the ocean in the hopes of appeasing him.Many believe that Shim Cheong, the most beautiful girl in the village―and the beloved of Mina’s older brother Joon―may be the one to finally end the suffering. But on the night Cheong is to be sacrificed, Joon follows Cheong out to sea, knowing that to interfere is a death sentence. To save her brother, Mina jumps into the water instead.Swept away to the Spirit Realm, Mina seeks out the Sea God, only to find him caught in an enchanted sleep. With the help of a mysterious young lord named Shin, Mina sets out to wake the Sea God and bring an end
SINISTER SHINKIThough a powerful warrior goddess, Bishamonten suffers from taking on so many shinki. Among Bishamon’s many shinki, a terrible plan is formed by one of her most trusted aides. This shin
ALIEN NATIONAliens parasites have invaded Earth and taken over the minds of ordinary people. Shin has been infected with a parasite, but he still can think and act for himself. Now he’s been approache
A New York Times Editors Choice SelectionA global sensation, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 “has become...a touchstone for a conversation around feminism and gender” (Sarah Shin, Guardian).One of the most not
Four Shin Buddhist thinkers reflect on their tradition’s encounter with modernity. Four Shin Buddhist thinkers reflect on their tradition’s encounter with modernity.
When Mabel (Chu, Cho-Shin) Tow (1914–1999), one of the first Chinese women to practice medicine in China and the United States, shares her story with us, we may experience "the tender gravity of kindn
In this deeply personal journey of discovery, Ami Ayalon seeks input and perspective from Palestinians and Israelis whose experiences differ from his own. As head of the Shin Bet security agency, he gained empathy for the enemy and learned that when Israel carries out anti-terrorist operations in a political context of hopelessness, the Palestinian public will support violence, because they have nothing to lose. Researching and writing Friendly Fire, he came to understand that his patriotic life had blinded him to the self-defeating nature of policies that have undermined Israel's civil society while heaping humiliation upon its Palestinian neighbors. If Israel becomes an Orwellian dystopia, Ayalon writes, it won't be thanks to a handful of theologians dragging us into the dark past. The secular majority will lead us there motivated by fear and propelled by silence. Ayalon is a realist, not an idealist, and many who consider themselves Zionists will regard as radical his conclusions ab
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This is one dentist appointment you DON’T want to miss! Open wide for this hilarious New York Times bestseller—now with a brand-new look!Something strange is happening in Alfie's town. Instead of shin
從東、西方古今藝術品中錘煉而成的創作原則裝飾紋樣與印花設計領域必不可少的理論和實務著作 1856年於倫敦出版問世的《紋飾法則》（The Grammar of Ornament）被譽為英國美術工藝運動先鋒（Arts & Crafts Movement）鉅作。本書收錄一百幅精美的彩色圖版，旨在引領讀者深入觀摩東西方幾千年文化底蘊下最具代表性的裝飾藝術（decorative art）典範與應用方法。作者費盡苦心搜羅，橫跨廣袤土地與時間長河所梳理出的設計進程，為後世打通一條清晰的設計思路。爾後，瓊斯終其一生耕耘裝飾藝術之研究。他於1867 年親筆將晚清因戰亂流傳至西方的中國工藝珍藏繪製成平面圖版，並以前作中著名的〈建築暨裝飾的37條造形與色彩基本原則〉逐一分析中國傳統紋飾的設計方法，集結成《中國紋飾法則》（Examples of Chinese Ornament: Selected from Objects in the South Kensington Museum and Other Collections）。書中揭示中國紋飾的元素與構圖，經由中國人獨樹一格的配色，展現優雅恬靜、具皇家風采，又或者奇特而帶有異國情調的多重面貌，重塑了當時西方對中國的既有審美觀。本書做為裝飾藝術史不朽巨著《紋飾法則》的延續，在歷時十年後，與前作攜手交織出耐人尋味的風格脈絡。作者精闢的見解，對十九世紀下半葉工藝界，乃至於現代工業設計發展，皆有不可抹滅的重要價值。《Pattern Design 圖解圖樣設計》為日本設計家藤田伸（Fujita Shin）多年的研究成果。作者在這本向歐文‧瓊斯、拉西涅（Auguste Racinet）、艾雪（M.C. Escher）等大家致敬的技法教學書中，歸納出17種平面對稱群組的國際共通標記（包括平移、鏡射、旋轉、分割的變化式）。透過重複和拼合手法拆解圖樣規律，引發讀者一步步嘗試的樂趣、進而重組出極具現代感的迷人作品。 此一主題珍稀的套書之中，單本有其無與倫比的個性、交互對照又相得益彰。在如今人人都能取得生產工具且科技日新月異的趨勢下，如能融會貫通書中所提出的創作概念與具體方法，設計者更能奠定自身在市場中不斷推陳出新、屹立不搖的根本之道。 *** 單書介紹 ***《紋飾法則：奠定當代設計思維的37條造型與色彩基本原則》英國
Ishmael Jones is someone who can’t afford to be noticed, someone who lives under the radar, who drives on the dark side of the road. He’s employed to search out secrets, investigate mysteries and shin
Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved --but also forever changed. Now...come the consequences! Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don't necessarily have faith in the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has returned! That's a good thing...right? Unfortunately, the forces aligned against the USP and Ultraman are far more widespread -- and more organized -- than our heroes ever suspected. If they're going to survive, they'll need a new ally of their own...and the man they're thinking of just so happens to be one of the most powerful and influential people in the world. But what's his history with the USP...and why does he seem to have his own hidden agenda? COLLECTING: The Trials Of Ultraman (2021) 1-5
Understanding the changing role of central banks and their recent novel policies is essential for analysing many economic and financial issues, ranging from financial regulation and crisis, to exchange rate dynamics and regime changes, and QE and prolonged low interest rates. This book features contributions by the world's leading experts on central banking, providing in accessible essays a fascinating review of today's key issues for central banks. Luminaries including Stephen Cecchetti, Takatoshi Ito, Anil Kashyap, Mervyn King, Donald Kohn, Otmar Issing and Hyun Shin are joined by Charles Goodhart of the London School of Economics and Political Science, whose many achievements in the field of central banking are honoured as the inspiration for this book. The Changing Fortunes of Central Banking discusses the developing role of central banks in seeking monetary and financial stabilisation, while also giving suggestions for model strategies. This comprehensive review will appeal to cen
