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One of Japan's most treasured novels—new to Penguin ClassicsA hilarious tale about a young man's rebellion against "the system" in a country school, Natsume Soseki's Botchan has enjoyed a timeless pop

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她換掉舊壁紙，她不愛跳進泳池…她甚至不會用我們的方式切水果！Molly最喜歡的圖書館員和爸爸結婚後，一切都變了。作者以童趣口吻描繪出孩子面臨改變時的不安，一場動物園之旅能否讓兩人了解改變並非總是壞事？National Book Award finalist Laura Ruby and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Dung Ho bring us an unforgettable story of the many different ways in which families are made and the beautiful, unknowable, magical things that hold them together.For as long as Molly can remember, it's always just been her and Dad. Dad, who likes to splash in the pool, who likes to spin at the park, who bakes the best cookies around.But that was before Dad married Ms. Too. Ms. Too doesn't like to splash. She doesn't like to spin. And she can't bake anything."But Molly, you used to love Ms. Too."That was before, when she was Molly's favorite librarian. Now everything has changed. But as Molly and Ms. Too are about to discover, maybe change isn't always scary. Maybe change can be the best thing of all.

Rails 持續演進，而 Ruby 2.2 與 Rails 5 的推出，為效能、API 與開發體驗帶來多項重要改進。本書為這本屢獲好評的 Rails 經典教學最新版，專為初學者與希望全面掌握 Rails 核心概念的開發者而寫，長年獲得 Rails 核心團隊推薦，已協助數以萬計的工程師踏入 Rails 世界。全書以「實作導向」為主軸，從零開始帶領讀者一步步建立真實的 Web 應用程式，並透過完整的線上商店範例，深入說明 Rails 的關鍵功能。內容涵蓋自動化設定、國際化、Ajax、REST、Web 服務、電子郵件處理、測試框架，以及安全又有效率的部署流程，讓讀者專注於應用本身，而非繁瑣的基礎設定。本版特別加強 Ruby 語言基礎與 Rails 背後的設計思維，並反映最新的最佳實務做法，如以 Cookie 為基礎的 Session、HTTP 驗證與 Active Record 表單。無論是首次接觸 Rails，或是希望系統性更新知識的開發者，本書都是兼具教學深度與實務價值的可靠指南。Rails just keeps on changing. Rails 5 and Ruby 2.2 bring many improvements, including new APIs and substantial performance enhancements, and the fifth edition of this award-winning classic has been updated so it's more useful than ever for developers new to Ruby and Rails. Tens of thousands of developers have used this award-winning book to learn Rails. It's a broad, far-reaching tutorial and reference that's recommended by the Rails core team. If you're new to Rails, you'll get step-by-step guidance. If you're an experienced developer, this book w

[名家名著] 32Mike Cohn Signature Series 綠皮書系列《 Mike Cohn 的使用者故事 》 作者另一名作搞笑談軟工Teddy Chen、Tim Lister 專文推薦【本書簡介】經過驗證，100% 實用，適用於任何組織的 Scrum 和敏捷指南這本最具權威、務實、明確可執行的指南，將幫助你快速啟動 Scrum 和敏捷，並確保在長期運行中持續成功。敏捷領域的頂尖顧問與實踐者 Mike Cohn，憑藉他多年協助數百家軟體組織導入 Scrum 與敏捷的實戰經驗，提出具體建議、實用技巧，以及來自第一線的真實案例，教你如何在組織中運用 Scrum 和敏捷。《敏捷成功之道》是為那些希望在實施Scrum時解決最具挑戰性問題的務實軟體專業人士所寫。Mike Cohn 涵蓋了轉型過程的各個面向：如何啟動、協助個人過渡到新角色、團隊的組織結構、如何擴展 Scrum、與分散式團隊協作，以及如何執行有效的評量和持續改進。Mike Cohn 根據他最成功的建議，在全書各章設計了「現在試一試」區塊，再以互補的「反對意見」區塊則是重現了他與那些反對變革的人之間的經典對話，並且提供了如何處理這些疑慮的實用指引。【重點內容】☛ 實用的快速啟動方法——立即上手並且快速掌握要領☛ 克服個人對 Scrum 變革的抗拒☛ 針對 Scrum 專案進行人力配置並建立有效的團隊☛ 建立「改進社群」，讓那些熱衷於推動變革的人匯集起來☛ 選擇合適的敏捷技術實踐做法或進行實驗☛ 領導自組織團隊☛ 善用 Scrum 的衝刺、規劃和品質技術☛ 擴展 Scrum 以應對分散的多團隊專案☛ 在處理複雜的順序開發流程或具有挑戰性的合規性與治理要求的專案中使用 Scrum☛ 理解 Scrum 對人力資源、設施和專案管理的影響無論你是已經完成了幾個衝刺還是參與過多個敏捷專案，不管你的角色是主管、開發人員、教練、ScrumMaster、產品負責人、分析師、團隊負責人或專案負責人，本書都將幫助你在下一個專案中取得成功。之後，它也會幫助你走得更遠：幫助你改變整個開發組織。

邁向大師之路 “我生命中最最要的書之一。” ―OBIE FERNANDEZ,《The Rails Way》作者 “20年前，第一版的《The Pragmatic Programmer》完全改變了我的職業軌跡。這個新版本會對您產生一樣的效用。” ―MIKE COHN,《Succeeding with Agile》《Agile Estimating and Planning》《User Stories

A sweet, laugh-out-loud story of friendship that reminds readers ages 3-7 that first impressions can be deceptive. Rock and Roll are very different. Rock is strong, and Roll is soft. Rock hates attention. Roll loves it. But hang on...they are both team players, they are able to handle pressure, and they LOVE to get dressed up. Maybe they're not so different after all! This sweet, laugh-out-loud story of friendship reminds readers that first impressions can be deceptive.

The third book in the unique Spin to Survive series takes you centuries into the past and onto the high seas, where you will cross swords with swashbuckling scoundrels and mutinous marauders. Your father, the good-hearted pirate Captain Samuel Swift, has entrusted you with his cutlass and the tattered map leading to his buried treasure. But this is the Caribbean in the 18th century; danger is on the horizon, just below the surface, and perhaps even on board your very own ship...Will you head out to search for the treasure, sign on with a crew of pirate-hunters, or embark on the riskiest course of all: joining forces with the pirates who betrayed your father? With your trusty Survival Spinner (included), make your choice and spin to survive. Flip back and forth through the book as you play through a new adventure with every read, where each scenario might lead to certain death, fame and fortune, or any number of unexpected surprises. On every page, explore a lawless world where ruthless

金工‧皮革‧布作‧珠繡4種獨具特色的手作領域 × 20件風格植感創作項鍊佩戴在頸項間的飾物，能為穿著打扮畫龍點睛。有時精緻小巧，僅透露出一點光芒，卻在不知不覺間形塑風格；有時搶眼奪目，在素色的衣著上表露大膽的心情；有時低調樸拙，在簡約之中展現獨特的主張。本書邀集四位不同領域的手作達人：金工‧皮革‧布作‧珠繡⋯⋯運用不同的技法，創作出不同風采的項鍊作品。以金屬媒材透過多道工序細細琢磨，並選用不同的加工方式變化成各種樣貌。經過雙手細心的研磨，將冰冷生硬的金屬轉化成溫潤細緻的飾品，重現了植物的有機型態。以植鞣皮革重塑關於花的記憶，呈現出不同花朵的魅力，雖然都是花兒，但卻有著不同造型的花瓣、堅硬或柔軟的質感⋯⋯讓專屬於某個季節的花能在胸前配戴久久。以布料針線為材料，植物為主題，靈感來源探索自身邊事物，讓平凡生活裡的所見所聞，都能化作精巧飾物。以晶瑩剔透的串珠，搭配質地精緻的亮片，製成美麗的手作項鍊。透過簡單的技法，從中收穫成就感，一點一滴地拼湊生活中的小小美好，亦為穿搭日常增添不同的樂趣。

花藝‧皮革‧刺繡‧布作4種獨具特色的手作領域 × 手感創作胸針簡單樸素的衣著或包包，好像可以加點什麼點綴？冬季裡厚重的外套與低調的色系，想要一點點不一樣？別上了胸針，就算是同一件衣服，也會散發出不同的味道與光采！本書邀請活躍於手藝界＆創意市集的4位手作家，以不同的材質與想像，演繹出身上最畫龍點睛的小飾物！運用不凋花，絲絲片片的解構，重新組合成年少時熟悉的童話，為成人心中那永不磨滅的童心，以配件畫上一個難忘的註解。選用植鞣革，剪成回憶中的形狀，與自然中觀察到的樣態，細心的染色與勾勒，讓記憶永不褪色。以不同的針法與構圖，以針作畫，彩繪出可愛的生活情境，縫紉、拼布、下午茶⋯⋯隨時隨地都可以品嚐那悠閒的時光。使用可愛的小碎布或零碼布，以布料原本的圖案去想像，組合出討喜的貓貓與小魚，如同繪本一般，幻想著各式各樣不同的貓貓故事⋯⋯

改編自紐約時報暢銷作家V.E. Schwab短篇作品，吸血鬼與獵人的禁忌愛戀《First Kill》電視劇即將開播。本書帶來11個讓人神魂顛倒的吸血鬼短篇故事，給喜愛暮光之城的讀者的另類選擇。Eleven diverse vampire stories from YA's leading voices, including V.E. Schwab's First Kill, soon to be a major Netflix adaptation!SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS... In this delicious new collection, you'll find eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices. Enter 'The House of Black Sapphires' by Dhonielle Clayton, and discover the secret world of vampires and magic behind the doors of New Orleans.Meet 'The Boys From Blood River' by Rebecca Roanhorse and their enticing power and terrible sacrifices. And in V.E. Schwab's 'First Kill', witness the centuries-old struggle between vampire and slayer - and the thrill of forbidden love.Vampires lurking on social media, vampires hungry for more than just blood, vampires coming out - and going out for their first kill - this collection puts a new spin on the age-old classic. WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE - AND A REVOLUTI