Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book, and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms, and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes. This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the ages, from ancient parchment scrolls, to cutting-edge digital creations. Each map is a window into a different facet of our world, shedding light on the complex interplay of geography, geopolitics, art, history, science, and society . Maps have always held the power to transport us, not just from one place to another, but from one state of mind to another. Beyond their utilitarian function, maps have an extraordinary ability to tell stories, reveal truths, and inspire revolutions. They are not mere drawings of geographic boundaries, but gateways to the collective wisdom of humanity. You'll encounter maps that dissect the intricate tapestry of human migration, maps that unveil the secrets of the cosmos, and maps that expose the stark realities of our changing climate . These maps are not just illustrations; they are provocations, invitations to rethink the world.40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World is not just a book for geographers or history buffs; it is a profound exploration for anyone with a curious mind . Whether you're an armchair traveler, a seasoned explorer, a student of geopolitics, or an art aficionado, this book will challenge your preconceptions, spark lively discussions, and deepen your appreciation for the interconnectedness of our world .

One of the most difficult things students within higher education have to learn is how to argue. Packed with exercises, examples and case studies, this book aims to address this problem.

爭論不是為了贏，好的爭論能讓討論不失焦、意見交流的結果更聰明！
大學老師總是忘了教，但你一定用得到的觀點展示技巧！
◎一本教你怎樣“更站得住立場”的實用技術手冊：
◎讓討論愈談愈好、意見不再無的放矢
◎避開好辯者「只想說贏人」的陷阱，讓思考交流回到事情本身
◎有效發展你的論點，使報告不失焦的寫作方法
本書作者原來是為了替進入大學的新鮮人了解在高等學術中，「爭論觀點、有效提出自己的論點」，其實是大學教育中一個重要的傳授過程；但我們許多人從小被教育要去「避免與人爭論」，這使得學校及社會中許多「需要爭論」的場合，變成一群無法（或不習慣）提出自己意見的人保持緘默的無聲狀態。
事實上，好的爭論，會利用到學習、傾聽與溝通技能，那是一種參與形式，一種主動參與追求理性、洞悉真理與知識的意願。同時，這種爭論方式應用到如商務世界中，也真正避免了一般人在開會或提案討論時常遇及的「爭出贏家」的慣性行為；取而代之，我們個人也能以更好的論點表達方式，讓集體或一對一、上對下的討論來回，能產出更好的價值。
應用本書的技巧，你應該發現「提出條理清楚又經深思熟慮」的論點並不難。書中提供了一些實務爭論場合中的建議，將引導你學習形成論點的技巧，包括面對矛盾與緊張情勢，到以經驗為依據的適當說明與結構化你的意見，到在簡報場合中面對質疑、說出自己的觀點，都有簡明易懂的參照方法。
不知道怎麼做口頭報告的準備嗎？
害怕提出論點並要接受質疑的場合嗎？
這本書將讓你輕鬆學會條理清楚又經深思熟慮的觀點呈現技巧！
本書尤其對大學生極有幫助，提供你在大學教育中有關爭論必需知道的技巧，包括：形成論點的技巧，到應對爭論中的矛盾與緊張情勢，你會知道：
◎怎樣選擇你的論點及安排論點的結構
◎讓你的論點更有獨創性
◎在不同背景下爭論
◎在口頭簡報中爭論
◎更聰明的批評別人的論點
◎知道報告或研究論文中的關鍵術語辭
本書也包含具實用價值的關鍵爭論辭彙表，必定能協助你明確又有說服力地產生與提出甚至最有企圖心的論點。讓你從此學會如何說服對方「自己比較對，以及為什麼」！

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How to Argue will banish fears and confusion felt by students demonstrating their ability to argue. Packed with tried and tested advice, this book will guide them through the techniques of forming an academic argument, from contradictions and tensions, to empirical adequacy, structure and presentation.

New islands are under construction or emerging because of climate change. Eccentric enclaves and fantastic utopian experiments are multiplying. Once-secret fantasy gardens are cracking open their doors to outsiders. Our world is becoming stranger by the day--and Alastair Bonnett observes and captures every fascinating change.
In Beyond the Map, Bonnett presents stories of the world's most extraordinary spaces--many unmarked on any official map--all of which challenge our assumptions about what we know--or think we know--about our world. As cultural, religious and political boundaries ebb and flow with each passing day, traditional maps unravel and fragment. With the same adventurous spirit he effused in the acclaimed Unruly Places, Bonnett takes us to thirty-nine incredible spots around the globe to explore these changing boundaries and stimulate our geographical imagination. Some are tied to disruptive contemporary political turbulence, such as the rise of ISIL, Russia's incursions into Ukraine and the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom. Others explore the secret places not shown on Google Earth or reflect fast-changing landscapes.
Beyond the Map journeys out into a world of mysterious, daunting and magical spaces. It is a world of hidden cultures and ghostly memories, of uncountable new islands and curious stabs at paradise. From the phantom tunnels of the Tokyo subway to a stunning movie-set re-creation of 1950s-era Moscow; from the caliphate of the Islamic State to virtual cybertopias--this book serves as an imaginative guide to the farthest fringes of geography.

A tour of the world’s hidden geographies—from disappearing islands to forbidden deserts—and a stunning testament to how mysterious the world remains todayAt a time when Google Maps Street View can take you on a virtual tour of Yosemite’s remotest trails and cell phones double as navigational systems, it’s hard to imagine there’s any uncharted ground left on the planet. In Unruly Places, Alastair Bonnett goes to some of the most unexpected, offbeat places in the world to reinspire our geographical imagination.
Bonnett’s remarkable tour includes moving villages, secret cities, no man’s lands, and floating islands. He explores places as disorienting as Sandy Island, an island included on maps until just two years ago despite the fact that it never existed. Or Sealand, an abandoned gun platform off the English coast that a British citizen claimed as his own sovereign nation, issuing passports and crowning his wife as a princess. Or Baarle, a patchwork of Dutch and Flemish enclaves where walking from the grocery store’s produce section to the meat counter can involve crossing national borders.
An intrepid guide down the road much less traveled, Bonnett reveals that the most extraordinary places on earth might be hidden in plain sight, just around the corner from your apartment or underfoot on a wooded path. Perfect for urban explorers, wilderness ramblers, and armchair travelers struck by wanderlust, Unruly Places will change the way you see the places you inhabit.