Spark

With the whimsy of Oliver Jeffers, the accessibility of Todd Parr, and empowerment of Peter Reynolds, this crossover gift book invites readers to ponder and celebrate the magic of being alive.Beginnin

★ 害羞女孩×雷電靈獸，翻轉「英雄定義」的熱血奇幻冒險★ 完美天氣背後的黑暗祕密，一場關於勇氣與真相的覺醒之旅當世界的完美只是謊言，你是否敢說出真相？害羞的Mina與她的雷電靈獸，從微小的勇氣出發，挑戰權威、守護世界。本書以溫柔而堅定的筆觸，寫出「安靜的力量」——即使不耀眼，也能成為改變世界的那一道光。When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country’s idyllic weather comes at a steep―and secret―cost, they recruit fellow students to defy authority and attempt to spread the truth.Storm beasts and their guardians create perfect weather every day, and Mina longs for a storm beast of her own. But when the gentle girl bonds with a lightning beast―a creature of fire and chaos―everyone’s certain it’s a mistake. Everyone but Mina and the beast himself, Pixit. Quickly enrolled in lightning school, Mina struggles to master a guardian’s skills, and she discovers that her country's weather comes at a devastating cost―a cost powerful people wish to hide. Mina’s never been the type to speak out, but someone has to tell the truth, and, with Pixit’s help, she resolves to find a way to be heard.

In the seventy-three poems collected here Muriel Spark works in open forms as well as villanelles, rondels, epigrams, and even the tour de force of a twenty-one page ballad. She also shows herself a m

Eight spooky stories from the mistress of the unexpected. I aim to startle as well as please," Muriel Spark has said, and in these eight marvelous ghost stories she manages to do both to the highest

Spark is a little dragon with a big problem. He can’t control his fiery breath. Even practicing doesn’t help. Will Spark ever be able to tame his flame? The first book in an early reader series about

Four brand new tales are now added to New Directions' original 1997 cloth edition of Open to the Public. This new and complete paperback edition now contains every one of her forty-one marvelous stor

This book will help you rekindle your inner spark and gives you nudges to action so you can navigate back from times of unease.

Everyone is obsessed with Unison, the social network that knows you better than you know yourself. Everyone who can afford it, that is. Living beneath the vast ceiling that separates Eastern Seaboard

Adam Spark. Eighteen going on eight-and-a-half. Fast-food worker. Queen fan. Last in line for luck. On waking from an accident in which he saves a child, he has the distinct impression that all is far

Unplug. Take a walk. Let your mind wander to spark creativity. With easy suggestions for refocusing and reigniting your imagination, this thoughtfully designed journal from Poketo is the perfect pla

A Good Comb, a small gift edition of Muriel Spark’s brilliant asides, sayings, and aphorisms, is a book for sheer enjoyment. No writer offers such lively, pointed, puckish insights: “Neurotics are awf

Spark Joy is an in-depth, line illustrated, room-by-room guide to decluttering and organising your home, from bedrooms and kitchens to bathrooms and living rooms as well as a wide range of items in di

If you are a data engineer, an application developer, or a data scientist who would like to leverage the power of Apache Spark to get better insights from big data, then this is the book for you.

'The Spark describes in glowing terms the profound intensity with which a mother can love her child' Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree 'Extraordinary. A story of triumph against the odds and

Muriel Spark is widely considered to be one of the most gifted and innovative British novelists of her generation.Professor Cheyette's study is the first to explore her twenty novels as a whole and in

In the first book in this new graphic novel chapter book series, the dragons of Ember City each must discover their unique power!Drake, Li, and Runa are three young dragons in Ember City, where a dragon’s spark is their special power and every dragon’s spark is unique. Ember is a city that burns brightest when its citizens use their sparks to help each other and their community. The more they use their spark, the brighter Ember City glows and provides for all its dragons. Can Drake, Li, and Runa learn to get along after uncovering their powers?

本書介紹了Spark應用程序及更高級應用的工作流程，主要從使用角度進行了描述，每個具體內容都有對應的代碼。本書涵蓋了Apache Spark和它豐富的API，構成Spark的組件（包括Spark SQL、Spark Streaming、Spark MLlib和Spark GraphX），在Spark standalone、 Hadoop YARN以及 Mesos clusters上運行Spark應

"The Vital Spark" from Neil Munro. Scottish journalist, newspaper editor, author and literary critic (1863-1930).

大火燒毀了家園，也讓Finn和Rabbit一度失去彼此與熟悉的森林。他們聽說森林的重生計畫需要時間，但他們不想等。他們堅信某處仍有森林的心臟在跳動，等待人們發現與守護。《The Forest Heart》以溫柔筆觸描繪兩位少年的堅持與行動力，展現在天災之後，孩子們也能成為修補世界的一部分。As a community recovers from a devastating wildfire, two friends find their way back to each other and their homes, by award-winning author Chris Baron.Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Tarshis. Finn and his friend, nicknamed Rabbit, live in a rural area that's been hit hard by wildfires. Families were displaced and school was interrupted. Moreover, their beloved forest is suffering -- animals and plants haven't been able to come back, and the two friends wonder if there's anything they can do to help. Rabbit's uncle, a science teacher, is part of a study that may help bring the forest back to life, but Finn and Rabbit wonder if the forest can wait. And what if another fire comes in the meantime? They believe a small part of the forest -- the forest heart -- that survived the wildfire may hold the key to regrowth, but first, they have

The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi Elphinstone . . .‘This new fantasy series for younger readers is bubbling with action and imagination… A joy.’ The Daily Mail'Elphinstone has the confidence to embrace fantasy's most popular tropes - unicorns, dragons, dark-hearted villains - and make them thoroughly her own.' TheTelegraphEmber Spark, vet to magical beasts, is whisked off on a surprise flight, destination unknown! Soon she and her friend, Arno, find themselves deep in the Amazon rainforest. And with a new arch-villain tracking their every move, only a unicorn’s secret can save them...Praise for Ember Spark:‘A total masterclass in high-action, high-stakes, high-fun adventure.’Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse ‘Quirky and magical, this wonderful adventure proves what everyone should know – Abi E

Yo-Yo Ma's ear for music emerged not long after he learned to walk. By the age of seven, he was performing for President Kennedy; by fifteen he debuted at Carnegie Hall. Maya Angelou, by contrast, did