A Second and A Lifetime(《 一秒钟和一辈子 》英文版)◎Shih Cheng Yen(釋證嚴)
平常價 $34.00More than two thousand five hundred years ago, the Buddha attained enlightenment. Teaching the Dharma for forty-nine years in the world, he listened to countless afflictions of sentient beings, told innumerable stories, and applied infinite analogies and metaphors, all in the hope that everyone would have the causes and conditions to listen to the Dharma and be transformed.
Master Cheng Yen has made a vow to spread the Buddha-Dharma and benefit all sentient beings. For decades, she has led Tzu Chi volunteers to walk the Bodhisattva-path joyfully, without regret. Over the years, Master Cheng Yen has gathered many stories from the Buddhist sutras as well as from real life. Based on the conditions and people’s capabilities, she kindly guides everyone with these stories. Each story provides teachings that illustrate the principles taught by the Buddha.
The various forms of suffering, afflictions, and joys experienced by sentient beings are all created by the mind. Thus, we must safeguard our minds at all times. We can give rise to a thought of kindness within the span of a second; if we can seize it and mindfully put it into practice, it can influence our entire lives. By upholding such kind thoughts, we can prevent ourselves from going astray on our path in life.
This book gathers many stories told by Master Cheng Yen that describe situations we may encounter in our daily life. In addition to spreading the Buddha-Dharma in the form of literature, these stories are also examples showing us how we can polish the most precious mirror of our minds so that we can all return to our pure intrinsic nature.
About Author
Dharma Master Cheng Yen was born in 1937 in a small town in Taichung County, Taiwan. When she was twenty-three years old, she left home to become a Buddhist nun, and was instructed by her mentor, Venerable Master Yin Shun, to work “for Buddha’s teachings, for sentient beings.” In 1966, she founded a charity, which later turned into the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, to “help the poor and educate the rich”—to give material aid to the needy and inspire love and humanity in both givers and recipients.
In recent years, Master Cheng Yen’s contributions have been increasingly recognized by the global community. In 2011, she was recognized with the Roosevelt Institute’s FDR Distinguished Public Service Award and was named to the 2011 TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. In 2014, she was presented with Rotary International’s Award of Honor in recognition of her humanitarian efforts and contributions to world peace.
針鋒不相對◎謝麗華
平常價 $23.00作者簡介
謝麗華
曾任執業律師。第一次與證嚴法師見面,領受慈悲教示,三個月後離開律師樓,投身教育工作。後接任馬來西亞韓江中學校長,因緣際會來到臺灣擔任慈濟志工,也因此留任慈濟科技大學人文室主任至今。著有《歡喜感恩》、《人生這條路》、《欒樹紅了》、《青年軟實力》、《青銀之間──慈懿代間教育的故事》等書。
生死皆自在◎釋證嚴
平常價 $21.00人生百年終一死,這是未生之前就已註定的自然循環,
但是面臨生離死別之際,多少人能不悲傷?多少人真能看透、放下?
若是根本不知生從何來,不知死往何去,又怎能毫無牽掛的慷慨就死。
這是一本有關生死問題的專書,也是面對生命的極佳參考,期待讀者們找到生命的解答,
清除內心對死亡不必要的錯覺與糾纏,認真地活在當下。
作者簡介
慈濟世界在法師慈悲呵護下,數十年來,一步一步地堅實茁壯;發展為慈善、醫療、教育、人文四大志業,以及國際賑災、環保、社區志工、骨髓捐贈八大腳印,透過親手拔除眾生的苦痛,以善與大愛膚慰人間。
【預購】俗女日常◎江鵝
平常價 $30.00SEAL(第二期至第七期)◎牛油小生主編
平常價 $20.00【預購】沒有一天的星星和今天不一樣◎胡家榮
平常價 $26.00【預購】摩鐵路之城◎張經宏
平常價 $29.00 優惠價 $24.00我在那鬼地方唸不到一個月,就變得超不想上學。至於是討厭那裡才不想去,還是不想上學所以找出一堆理由來討厭那裡,我也不是那麼清楚。
每天我跟那些鳥蛋穿一樣的制服揹一樣的書包,走進大門後,直接往某層樓某間教室的第幾排第幾個位置坐下,而身邊那些鳥蛋,男的把電玩或手機擺在他們雞巴上面玩,女的繼續對著鏡子臉畫得跟鬼一樣,講台上那些龜蛋則不斷重複沒人要聽的廢話,然後下節課再換另一個龜蛋進來站在講台上。
我就是無法在那種鬼地方放鬆,那裡真是讓我緊繃到不行……
本書特色
★本書從158件徵文作品中,脫穎而出,榮獲九歌200萬小說獎首獎
★以17歲少年為第一人稱,批判這個虛偽、齷齪的成人世界,如同《麥田捕手》台灣版,並以台中為背景,讀來既親切又熟悉
作者簡介
張經宏
生於1969年,台中人,台大哲學系畢業,台大中文所碩士,現任教台中一中。曾獲教育部文藝獎、聯合文學小說新人獎、時報文學獎,倪匡科幻小說首獎等。習慣把創作當成是教案的一部分。目前正在籌寫以台中為背景的愛情故事,未來希望寫出好看的童話與武俠小說。
我與我的幽靈共處一室◎鄭琬融
平常價 $28.00欲愛書:寫給Ly’s M◎蔣勳
平常價 $26.00同時代人:劉曉波紀念詩集◎孟浪主編
平常價 $28.00寂寞作為一種迷人的慢性病 ◎趙又萱(Abby Chao)(繪者:Amily Shen)
平常價 $27.00TharnType真愛莫非定律(1+2集套組)◎MAME(譯者:儂若)
平常價 $56.00尋找——阿果繪本(簡體)◎阿果
平常價 $13.00被稱為「新加坡幾米」的知名繪本作家阿果的夢幻作品——一個關於尋找的故事,一本老少咸宜的繪本。
尋找是一個過程,必須走出去。故事里,主人翁為了尋找不孤獨,走進山裡,他因此找到好多東西。這些或許不能說是東西,渺小、永恆、自由、緩慢、信任、平靜,還有山的歌聲、水的圓舞曲,它們是一些感悟、一些心情、一些對自己人生境況的瞭解。雖然抽象,當你覺悟到人的渺小和天地之永恆,就能更仔細地觀看周圍的萬物;當你呼吸著緩慢和平靜,才能把匆忙的腳步放慢,恢復生命應有的節奏。
處於大自然美景之中,它給予我們的,不只是一個嗟嘆、一個感慨,如果你願意給自己多一些時間,願意往內心去尋找,或許會感覺到自己與世界多了一些默契,也感覺到和自己的內心世界更親近一點。
借著這尋找,作者把讀者帶入繽紛的田園世界。仔細看這一幅幅圖畫,滿樹金黃,一地落葉,那是什麼季節?可以代表憂鬱,也可以代表豐收後的歇息,不管是何者,是時候重新出發了;在鄉間的巴士站等待,不知下一趟車子何時會來,不如走入山裡,立刻去發現新的風景。
通過作者的畫筆,我們遇見了參天大樹、彩色的池塘、蔚藍天空的白雲、蒲公英的世界、飄雨的山巒、綠油油的田野、漫天彩霞,月色籠罩的小鎮……如果你願意花一點時間,在這一幅幅畫里停留,讓想像飛翔,時間或許只是像故事主角抱著的那個沙漏那樣只完成短短的一週期,可是你的心境,卻隨著畫面顏色的改變,經歷從早到晚一天的起伏。對,顏色可以是心情,也像是我們的生活歷程,青紅藍綠,每個階段都有各自的美麗。
《尋找》是作者在韓國原州土地文化館居住期間完成的作品。書里的插畫靈感都源自土地文化館周遭的風物。
快樂的藍色口罩(簡體)◎余廣達
平常價 $13.00《快樂的藍色口罩》是一本鼓舞人心的繪本,希望我們努力對抗疫情,戴上快樂的藍色口罩時,仍能綻放微笑。故事講述歡歡和樂樂一起參加全國海報比賽,當歡歡看到街上和商店裡的人們戴著口罩卻不快樂時,她和樂樂討論出「快樂」海報設計的構想——在海報上畫著展露笑容的藍色口罩。當國防部長訪校時,看到了歡歡和樂樂設計的海報,於是決定在口罩上印上笑臉,鼓勵大家也唱起歡樂的洗手歌。
最後,歡歡和樂樂設計的海報榮獲全國海報比賽第一名,全班同學都為他們慶賀。他們設計的「快樂的藍色口罩」海報,告訴我們:懷抱信心,努力抗疫。希望一張張「笑臉」口罩,可以帶走病毒,讓大家重拾歡笑!
華文老師趣味故事(簡體)◎穆軍
平常價 $15.00作為在「語文前線」奮鬥的華文老師
穆軍老師是這一片茂盛花圃的園丁
她用一雙善於觀察的慧眼
用一支飽蘸勤奮之墨之筆
用對華文教學的摯愛
用對莘莘學子的深情與無私
捕捉師生間稍縱即逝的瞬間
將這些點點滴滴記錄下來
寫就這本趣味故事,惠及你我
本書涵蓋大大小小25個篇幅,使學習和故事相結合,集知識和趣味於一體。
全書內容聚焦於華文華語教學的專業知識和技巧上面。作者筆下所寫均為教學過程中碰到的專業問題。每一個故事都切實具體地反映新加坡的某一種語言現象,無不取之於學校華文教學前沿的「源頭活水」。這一串串的故事都通過作者輕鬆有趣的筆觸展示出來,讓讀者讀來不覺煩悶,反而甚覺有趣。
這本書的作者穆軍老師,來自於華文教學的第一線,具有超過三十多年的教學經驗,對發生在教學過程中鮮活的例子隨手拈來,毫不費力。
其繁復多彩的內容,會引領讀者來到一個華文學習的花圃,裡面栽種著語言幼苗之盎然稚氣,趣味鮮花之奼紫嫣紅,語法規範之刪繁就簡。讀之,定會讓讀者如入勝境,欣喜不已。在品味故事,為之捧腹之余,也許會心一笑,也許若有所思,也許頗有斬獲。
陳亞鳳博士序言摘錄:
「穆軍是個用心、善於洞察的老師……她能夠有針對性地糾錯,讓學生知其然也知其所以然。
字裡行間,能感受到穆軍對學生的期待和愛護是兩者並存,平衡取向的。」
作者簡介
穆軍,1987年畢業於陝西師範大學中文系。2006年獲南洋理工大學國立教育學院教育學碩士學位。
從事過電視台新聞記者、編輯、大學教師、大學學報編輯,大學校長辦公室秘書等職業,現為本地中學華文教師。新加坡作家協會理事,教育部推廣華文學習委員會閱讀與寫作組委派駐校作家。
寫作上擅長創作散文、微型小說和詩歌,作品散見於各報刊。2004年由中國西安旅遊出版社出版散文集《走近獅城》,2012年玲子傳媒出版散文集《生命中的溫差》,2016年由水木作坊出版散文集《愛的禮物》,由赤道風出版社出版詩集《秀色詩篇》,2020年由水木作坊出版小說集《風信子見證》。
會說話的肥貓◎余廣達
平常價 $15.00《會說話的肥貓》融合本土、寫實、懷舊與奇幻的風格,講述小女孩小梅和一隻會報恩的肥貓的生活故事。
故事從小梅的媽媽進醫院後開始。由於醫藥費昂貴,小梅和爸爸就從公寓搬進舊三房式組屋。
自從媽媽生病後,小梅突然發現爸爸很偉大,除了要照顧她,也得努力賺錢養家。為了減輕爸爸的負擔,小梅學會了照顧自己。
有一天,小梅救了一隻小貓,愛吃的它越吃越胖,甚至變得比她爸爸還要高,所以小梅為它取個外號,叫作「肥貓」。為了不要嚇到小梅的爸爸,當爸爸在家時,肥貓就化身為一張大地毯。
肥貓帶給小梅很多歡樂,也把她帶入時光隧道里,讓她回到父母從戀愛到結婚的時光,體驗上一代的美好回憶,也讓小梅看到老一輩很懷念的新加坡舊景物。
後來,小梅的媽媽出院了。一家團圓之後,小梅重新展開笑臉,肥貓又變回可愛的小貓,成為小梅家的一分子。
水滸傳(新加坡中學讀本)(簡體版)◎施耐庵
平常價 $13.00 《水滸傳》這部小說圍繞「官逼民反」的線索展開,講述明朝末年農民起義的故事,每個情節又相對保持獨立,一環扣一環,生動曲折。小說的語言明快、簡練、口語化,富有個性和表現力。
本書在忠於原著的前提下,將80余萬字的原著改編成適合青少年閱讀的版本,保留了原著的框架和最富表現力的情節。此外,全書附有畫家精心繪制的人物畫像和情景插圖,加強了視覺效果,讓讀者更容易投入和欣賞。
本書特點:
西遊記(新加坡中學讀本)(簡體版)◎吳承恩
平常價 $13.00唐僧取經原是真實的歷史事件,並帶有傳奇色彩。《西遊記》以唐僧取經的故事為線索,以神猴孫悟空為主角,整部小說充滿了敢闖敢拼的大無畏精神和俠膽義腸。書中,不管是七十二般變化的孫悟空、懶惰貪吃的豬八戒,還是各顯神通的神仙妖魔,在孩子眼裡都是如此親切、活靈活現。因此,它極大地激發併發展了孩子的想象力。
本書精選原著中最生動的故事,在忠於原著的基礎上加以改寫,同時適當保留一些精彩的原著語言和人物對話,更好地體現出原著的風格。此外,全書附有畫家精心繪制的人物畫像和情景插圖,加強了視覺效果,讓孩子更容易投入和欣賞。
本書特點:
三國演義(新加坡中學讀本)(簡體版)◎羅貫中
平常價 $13.00 《三國演義》講的是東漢末年和魏、蜀、吳三國的歷史故事,以蜀漢興亡為主線,描繪了三國時期各勢力集團之間的軍事、政治、外交鬥爭。《三國演義》塑造了一系列鮮明生動的人物形象。如:智謀驚人的諸葛亮、義氣深重的關羽、爽直粗豪的張飛、仁義愛民的劉備、奸詐陰險的曹操、老謀深算的司馬懿⋯⋯這些人物都栩栩如生,讓人難以忘懷。
本書保留了《三國演義》的主幹情節和精彩篇章,語言淺顯、易懂,非常適合青少年讀者閱讀。此外,全書附有畫家精心繪制的人物畫像和情景插圖,加強了視覺效果,讓讀者更容易投入和欣賞。
本書特點:
A British Serial Killer in Singapore◎Tan Ooi Boon
平常價 $28.00A British Serial Killer in Singapore is a true story of body parts murderer, John Martin Scripps who went on a killing spree and hunted his victims in cold blood. Scripps, who was trained in butchery, was the first serial killer to be convicted in Singapore.
Also included is an epilogue where the author re-imagines how a similar case would pan out if it happens today.
Legend of the Laughing Buddha◎Asiapac Editorial (Illustrated by Jeffrey Seow)
平常價 $11.00Neither Civil Nor Servant◎Peh Shing Huei
平常價 $38.00Philip Yeo is unlike any civil servant. He prefers action over talk, cartoons over words and speed over due process. The maverick was blunt, direct and not afraid to challenge the status quo, earning him a reputation not only as one of Singapore’s most accomplished government officials, but also among its most colourful bureaucrats.
Neither Civil Nor Servant captures the half a century career of the former Economic Development Board chairman, telling the stories of brilliant achievements almost unparalleled in the history of the Singapore civil service. Philip Yeo was the man who turned Batam into a household name in Singapore, created Jurong Island from seawater and put the country on the biomedical map globally with its iconic Biopolis. The famous rule breaker bulldozed his way through the bureaucracy he was a part of, blazing new paths in a manner more akin to an entrepreneur than a civil servant. In the process, he offended more than a few and was never afraid to challenge naysayers publicly, regardless of status and background.
In the hands of acclaimed journalist and author Peh Shing Huei, this authorised biography brings out Philip Yeo the private man behind the public figure and uncovers the behind-the-scene stories of some of Singapore’s biggest post-independence military, economic and political adventures. Neither Civil Nor Servant is an engaging and enthralling book, offering fascinating insights into one of Singapore’s most unconventional pioneer civil servants.
Monumental Treasures: Singapore's Heritage Icons◎Edited by Melody Zaccheus, Design by Sally Lam
平常價 $40.00Embark on a spectacular journey of Singapore’s culture and heritage as you follow this guide that explores more than 70 of the country’s national monuments. Rich in architectural value, historical worth and social relevance, these buildings include our civic institutions, places of worship, schools, museums and even hotels, with some going back to more than 150 years old. This is a collection of colourful stories and specially curated photos designed to take the reader on a grand retelling of Singapore’s built heritage while celebrating the city’s communities and their contributions to its physical landscape.
The reader-friendly guide comes with a comprehensive map and is organised according to MRT station locations, perfect for the curious wanderer keen to explore Singapore’s heritage gems up close.
Singapore Trails◎National Heritage Board
平常價 $30.00Filled with evocative archival photographs and vivid snapshots of the modern city, Singapore Trails: Singapore River Walk & Jubilee Walk uncovers the island’s rich past and vibrant present via two specially curated walking trails.
This handy guidebook brings together two trails in the heart of the city: the Singapore River Walk, which traces Singapore’s path from a bustling 19th-century port to a modern city, and the Jubilee Walk, created to mark key milestones in Singapore’s nation-building as it celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence in 2015.
These storied paths take readers on a journey not simply through Singapore’s civic district, but through her rich and multifaceted past.
With this guide in hand, tourists, foreign residents, and locals alike will enjoy finding out more about Singapore on foot.
The Presidents of Singapore: Yusof Ishak◎Edmund Lim
平常價 $10.00Every time we use a Singapore bank note, we see his face – the face of Yusof Ishak, the first President of Singapore.
But did you know that he had to overcome challenges in his life and was also a champion in sports such as weightlifting and boxing?
And not many people know that when he got married, in 1949, he and his wife lived in a kampung house with no electricity – the couple used kerosene lamps for light.
This book, which is targeted at upper primary and lower secondary pupils, will make this icon of Singapore come alive. It is suitable for anyone who wants an overview of the life and background of the first President of Singapore.
Readers will also enjoy the many photographs of Yusof Ishak, at formal occasions and in less formal moments.
The Presidents of Singapore: CV Devan Nair◎Edmund Lim
平常價 $10.00C.V. Devan Nair, the son of a rubber plantation clerk, rose from humble beginnings to become an outstanding union leader, a Member of Parliament, and eventually President of Singapore.
This book, which is targeted at upper primary and lower secondary pupils, describes Nair’s childhood and his years growing up in an anti-colonial household.
It also describes in detail how, during the tumultuous post-war years, Nair came to the attention of the British authorities, who were cracking down on anti-colonial activities, and ended up spending a total of about five years in detention.
It gives an excellent overview of the exciting early years of Nair’s life in the 1950s and 60s as a teacher, a unionist and an MP, and highlights his dedication and contributions to the NTUC.