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類型：Short stories（短篇小說）
本書由五個短篇小說所組成，主題環繞在感官知覺上。Arlo 討厭一切的噪音，而擬定了一個計劃，要讓全世界一起陷入寂靜之中…。Gopal 用嗅覺味道來保存關於姐姐的回憶…。Kathy 是一位盲人記者，她看不到這世界，卻更清楚地瞭解人性…。Daniel 的舌頭十分敏銳，可以分辨許多味道，他藉此謀生，但他特有的味覺也將讓他無以維生…。Jamie 學習太極，希望從「平衡」中找回健康和內心的平靜與快樂…。
Modern, original fiction for learners of English.
Five stories about the senses: Arlo hates noise and has a plan to bring the world silence. Gopal uses smell to protect the memory of his sister. Journalist Kathy uses her blindness to get a clear picture of human characters. Daniel has a tongue that earns him a living but could also be his downfall. And Jamie learns to balance the benefits of t'ai chi in his search for health and happiness.