Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite us to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers whose lives radiate possibility into the world
The Hunger Games--a New York Times bestseller and major motion picture--is now available in a gorgeous deluxe foil edition. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before--and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
这是一套合辑,包括一本“高效能”图书和一本与其相配套的练习册。练习册中的内容与图书相呼应,帮助孩子复习学到的知识,重复记忆能够增强孩子对书本内容的理解。 本书是一个密集的训练计划,在美国青少年中*影响力,它直接影响着美国青少年的素质。 书中充满聪明的点子、伟大的格言和令人惊异的人生经验,对于年轻人来说,这是一本不可或缺的好书;对于青少年的父母、老师以及足以影响青少年的任何一位成年人来说,本书也是读物。 习惯成就性格,性格决定命运。青少年时期短短几年,可以在叛逆中虚度光阴,也可以在习惯养成中成就未来。肖恩?柯维以亲身经历,通过幽默风趣的文章,与青少年进行交流,通过生动的故事和漫画,帮助青少年突破“一般”的界限,从而出类拔萃。本书自2003年出版以来,以其轻松幽默的文笔、丰富多
我们因天使之血而生,但你的爱,却令我不舍堕入黑暗…… “爱即是毁灭,而被爱即是遭到毁灭。” 瓦伦汀已死,杰斯却对自己再度产生了质疑──血缘,是否真能战胜后天的教养?梦境之中,他一次又一次地伤害着克莱莉……纵使知道,一切只是恐惧的倒影,他仍旧害怕自己的恶如同“父亲”一般,本性难移。 伊德瑞斯的圣战结束,克莱莉回到纽约展开全新生活,母亲乔瑟琳与卢克即将成婚,她也开始接受学院训练,准备成为一名暗影猎人。重要的是,她和杰斯之间终于毫无阻碍,能以男女朋友相称;但杰斯的有意闪避,已在克莱莉心中投下了不安的种子。 恋人间的隔阂使女孩神伤,不专一的男孩却会令女孩发怒。西蒙同时与伊莎贝和梅雅约会,而且彼此互不知情,眼看一场“爱”的圣战就要引爆,西蒙却无暇担忧。古老的吸血鬼因他额上的“流浪者印记
Revised edition! A dictionary written especially for studentsgrades 9 and up, ages 14 and older. More than 100,000 entries.Nearly 1,000 illustrations, many brand new. Abundant word historyparagraphs, synonym paragraphs, and example sentences. Updated toreflect groundbreaking Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary,Eleventh Edition.
Building on the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the second part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien's classic masterpiece, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world. This new boxed set, published to mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien's remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' part in the epic quest for the Ring -- beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom and Bilbo's departure to the Grey Havens.
天使于此现身,恶魔无力踏足,这座银色的玻璃之城,就是他一心向往的归属之地…… “在见到艾兰坎迪的玻璃塔之前,你所见过的都不算真正的城市。”圣镜所在的伊德瑞斯,已然成为瓦伦汀夺取圣物的下一个目标。同时,也为了逆转乔瑟琳的昏睡咒,加上政委会对成员的召集,通往玻璃之城的门户,将在纽约重新开启── 前往伊德瑞斯的行动在即,杰斯与克莱莉的争执却早一步爆发,他不愿所爱之人身陷险境,更不愿克莱莉创造符印的能力使她卷入战争。于是,杰斯提前了门户开启的时间,并找上西蒙帮助;但,突然来袭的弃民军团打乱了一切── 克莱莉依约赶到学院,迎来的却是杰斯等人已前往伊德瑞斯的消息,而未经允许,门户也无法再次打开。救母心切的她,竟以符印绘出一道燃烧的门户;在闪烁的光线下,她回想着梦境之中曾见过的伊德瑞斯,投
WHEN TESSA GRAY CROSSES THE OCEAN to find her brother inVictorian England. something terrifying is waiting for her inLondon's Downworld.Kidnapped bv the mysterious Dark Sisters, whoare members of a secret organizationcalled the Pandemomum Club,Tessa soon learns that she has the power to transforminto anotherperson. The Magister. the shadowy figure who runs the dub. willstop atnothing to claim Tessa's power for his own. Friendless andhunted. Tessa takesrefuge withthe Shadowbunters. warriors dedicatedto ridding the World of demons. She so0n find herself fascinatedby--and torn between two best friends: James, whose fagiebeatty hides a deadly secret, and Will, whose volatile moods keepeveryone at arm's length. As their search draws them deep into aplot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhuntrs Tessa realizesthat. she may needto choose between saving her brotherand hdpng new friends save the world.., and that love may bethe most dangerous magic of all.
DAY OF THE DRAGON: A terrifying upheaval among the highestranks of the world's Wizards sends the maverick Mage, Rhonin, on aperilous journey into the Orc-controlled lands of Khaz Modan. WhatRhonin uncovers is a vast, far-reaching conspiracy, darker thananything he ever imagined -- a threat that will force him into adangerous alliance with ancient creatures of air and fire if theworld of Azeroth is to see another dawn. LORD OF THE CLANS: Slave and Gladiator. Shaman and Warchief. Theenigmatic Orc known as Thrall has been all of these. Raised frominfancy by cruel human masters who sought to mold him into theirperfect pawn, Thrall was driven by both the savagery in his heartand the cunning of his upbringing to pursue a destiny he was onlybeginning to understand -- to break his bondage and rediscover theancient traditions of his people. Now the tumultuous tale of hislife's journey -- a saga of honor, hatred, and hope -- can at lastbe told.
Charlotte's Web pictures by Garth Williams The Newbery Honor-winning story of a remarkable pig and thespiderwho changed his life. Stuart Little pictures by Garth Williams A most unusual mouse sets out on the adventure of alifetime. The Trumpet of the Swan new pictures by Caldecott Honor Artist Fred Marcellino The joyous tale of Louis, a trumpeter swan in search of hisvoice.
The perfect gift for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent, this boxed set of the paperback editions of James Dashner's New York Times bestselling series includes The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, and The Death Cure. The Maze Runner motion picture featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and hits theaters September 19, 2014! Also look for James Dashner’s newest book The Eye of Minds, book one in the Mortality Doctrine series. If you ain’t scared, you ain’t human. When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone. Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out—and no one’s ever made it through alive. Everything is going to change. Then a girl arrives. The first girl
This official tie-in photo guidebook is packed with exclusivephotographs and in-depth text offering a sneak peek at the highlyanticipated new film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed byPeter Jackson. Join the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the wizard and theCompany of Dwarves on their Quest to recover treasure stolen by theDragon, Smaug the Magnificent. Leaving the comfort of Bilbo’s homethey must face many perils before they can claim their long-lostgold – Trolls, Elves, Goblins, Wargs, and worse… Richly illustrated with more than 100 colour photos fromthe film, and featuring a brand new fold-out map charting thejourney from Bag End to Wilderland, The Hobbit: An UnexpectedJourney Visual Companion begins the Quest for the Lonely Mountainin spectacular style.
The Story of Philosophy chronicles the ideas of the greatthinkers, the economic and intellectual environments whichinfluenced them, and the personal traits and adventures out ofwhich each philosophy grew.
To celebrate The Hobbit’s 75th anniversary of publication, a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkien’s timeless classic, perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again. The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937, and 75 years later Tolkien’s epic tale of elves, dwarves, trolls, goblins, myth, magic and adventure, with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins, has lost none of its appeal. Now, for the first time, the classic hardback edition is available in a one-off special pocket-sized edition. Featuring the distinctive cover illustration painted by Tolkien himself, plus his own drawings in the book, this edition will be the per
Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother andyounger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains ofwhat used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war onthe Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, eachdistrict agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annualtelevised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, andlevel of audience participation may change but one thing isconstant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is chosen bylottery, Kat steps up to go in her place.
Immerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien’s classicmasterpieces behind the films, telling the complete story of BilboBaggins and the Hobbits’ epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum,dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of theRings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old,these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic andotherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around theworld. This new boxed gift set, published to celebrate the release of thefirst of Peter Jackson’s three-part film adaptation of JRRTolkien’s The Hobbit, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, containsboth titles and features cover images from both films. It offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien’sremarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete storyof Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits’ part in the epic quest for theRing – beginning with Bilbo’s fateful visit from Gandalf andculmin