Creative Coding in Python

Qi-Deng Sheng was one of the most philosophically incisive creative writers on the Taiwan island in the 1960s and 70s, and one of the most controversial figures in local literary history. Criticism of his work is polarized, in a sort of tug of war between “collective consciousness” and “individual will” in the cultural landscape of a rapidly modernizing society. As the hive mind buzzed, Qi-Deng Sheng tuned out and listened to his inner voice. As he explains in the above quotation, he regarded writing as a creative process that differentiated the ego from the group, and reality from falsehood. In other words, he wrote to build a sanctuary for his individuality. On the one hand, he was committed to conveying his personal beliefs through his works, rejecting vulgarity wherever he found it: in social groups, cultural trends, even literary critics. On the other hand, he was dedicated to highlighting the antagonism between self and society––to spotlighting the poor, deprived, embattled, iso

《線性代數不難[上冊]:幾何直覺構建+ Manim動畫開悟+ Python應用實踐+ AI助學賦能》是“鳶尾花數學不難”叢書中的一本，是關於線性代數的。 線性代數是現代科學和工程的數學語言。線性代數不僅是從單變量微積分過渡到多變量微積分的橋樑，更是從一元概率統計走向多元統計分析的核心工具。在機器學習、計算機視覺、自然語言處理、機器人控制、圖像處理、量化金融、數據分析等前沿領域，線性代數幾乎無處不在。 依照慣例，《線性代數不難[上冊]:幾何直覺構建+ Manim動畫開悟+ Python應用實踐+ AI助學賦能》提供代碼和視頻教學，還提供了使用AI工具陪讀的學習思路。 《線性代數不難》分上下兩冊。上冊（《線性代數不難[上冊]:幾何直覺構建+ Manim動畫開悟+ Python應用實踐+ AI助學賦能》）內容包括向量、矩陣、矩陣乘法、行列式、逆矩陣、向量空間、線性方程組等相對比較基礎的話題；下冊則會涉及高階線性代數、矩陣論、數據分析與機器學習話題，比如線性變換、特徵值分解、奇異值分解、主成分分析、最小二乘擬合、瑞利商、矩陣範數、判別分析等。 《線性代數不難[上冊]:幾何直覺構建+ Manim動畫開悟+ Python應用實踐+ AI助學賦能》讀者分兩大部分：第一部分是信息學競賽參賽者、大學本科學生、考研學生等應試讀者；第二部分是機器學習從業者、數據分析師、編程愛好者、計算機圖形學研究者等從業或待從業讀者。

Becoming a writer is a real adventure. This humorous and informational account of a pencil's journey from cedar tree to classroom is told by a stubby little pencil himself. For fans of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and The Day the Crayons Quit.It all started in a forest.Before working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away. It hasn't been easy for Stubby--he's been sliced and chewed, made friends and lost them, and even spent three dusty days on the floor before being scooped up . Stubby describes each step of his journey from tree to pencil to writer from his own (very silly, very dramatic, very creative) point of view.Sydra Mallery's text is a testament to her many years as an elementary school teacher--it's an engaging read aloud full of fun information, and sure to have kids on the edge of their seats. John Hare's illustrations contribute even more comedy to Stubby's arduous journey and shine a spotlight o

It's not just people who say "hello”—animals do, too!In this playful story, animals from all over the world show off the unique ways they say “hello.” From belugas’ fin shakes and tongue clicks to fiddler crabs’ waving claws to armadillos’ unrolling to say “hi,” these clever, creative animal greetings encourage young readers to emulate each animals’ gentle movements and to experiment with different ways of greeting one another. This inviting, colorfully illustrated collection of ways to say hello fosters play and curiosity about the natural world while alleviating children’s anxiety about greeting new people.Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free Stories Aloud audio recording—just scan the QR code and listen along!

Can Vera the bird (with a little help from Grandad) prove that EVERYONE can be great artist?Grandad has a new pet bird and - wow! - that bird can DRAW. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can't compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we're all great artists in our own way, and that the most important thing is doing what makes us happy?Children will fall in love with adorable Grandad, his passionate and creative granddaughter and the cute and enigmatic pet bird Vera in this hilarious story.Very funny and touching story about creativity and not comparing yourself to others.Helps children celebrate their own unique talents and shows the importance of doing what we love.Opens up discussions about how friendship and collaboration can make your favourite activities even more fun!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Can Vera the bird (with a little help from Grandad) prove that EVERYONE can be great artist?Grandad has a new pet bird and - wow! - that bird can DRAW. His granddaughter loves to draw too, but her art just can't compare. Can that talented bird find a way to convince her that we're all great artists in our own way, and that the most important thing is doing what makes us happy?Children will fall in love with adorable Grandad, his passionate and creative granddaughter and the cute and enigmatic pet bird Vera in this hilarious story.Very funny and touching story about creativity and not comparing yourself to others.Helps children celebrate their own unique talents and shows the importance of doing what we love.Opens up discussions about how friendship and collaboration can make your favourite activities even more fun!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Whether you've been drawing nature for years or you're just getting started, let your imagination run wild with the second book in this brilliant activity series from art teacher Elliot Ryan.This book is packed with over 50 surprising and inspiring nature-themed drawing activities to get your brain buzzing with new ideas! Packaged in an eye-catching, portable drawing pad with tear-out sheets, every child can have fun feeling creative without any pressure to create perfection.With fantastic written and visual prompts which support artistic literacy and spark imagination, the Pen, Pad, Play! series will keep kids (as well as teens and adults!) entertained for hours on end. All you need to get started is curiosity, a little creativity . . . and a pen!*Includes over 50 tear-out nature-themed drawing activities and a sturdy backboard for use on the go!*Written and illustrated prompts help to build children's confidence and artistic literacy.*No previous drawing experience required - anyone

Draw, stick, find, smell, colour, rip, dip, roll, throw and make . . . go outside, play, and get back to nature with National Trust: Rewild This Book!An interactive activity book with a difference, Rewild This Book encourages creative, messy play out in nature.What happens if you dip a page of this book in a puddle or roll the book down the hill? Can you turn mud into mud creatures or make a masterpiece using only a twig? Try, create and see what happens!There are over 60 activities and prompts to help spark your imagination - and remember, you can't rewild this book without getting a little bit WILD!Explore more interactive books from our publishing partnership with the National Trust today!National Trust: Where's Mrs Bee? (for ages 0-2 years)National Trust: Wonder World: Earth (for ages 2-5 years)National Trust: Butterfly Skies (for ages 5-7 years)National Trust: Blossom Origami (for ages 9+)

This is the first comprehensive book on the creative universe of NIGO (Tomoaki Nagao) – charting his journey from Toyko in the 1980s to global tastemaker, via a career as influential fashion designer, DJ and record producer.With contributions from NIGO, Pharrell, Yoon Ahn, Tiffany Godoy, Esme Hawes, Rachel HajekNIGO’s pioneering streetwear brand A Bathing Ape (BAPE) drew on his love of American hip-hop and pop culture; nearly 30 years later he became artistic director at luxury fashion house KENZO. He is also a collaborator on brands such as Billionaire Boys Club with Pharrell Williams, and is a member of hip-hop supergroup Teriyaki Boyz.Created in close collaboration with NIGO and his team, this richly illustrated book features texts by leading voices in fashion, design and culture, together with personal insights from three current collaborators (Pharrell Williams, TET Nishiyama and Fraser Cooke).Specially commissioned new photography focuses on objects from NIGO’s archive, published

《人人都能學AI編程:Cursor從入門到項目實踐》系統講解如何基於Cursor這款AI輔助開發工具，從零起步學習並掌握Python編程語言，適合高校學生、編程初學者及傳統軟件工程人員閱讀。《人人都能學AI編程:Cursor從入門到項目實踐》共10章，涵蓋環境配置、基礎語法、模塊化結構、工程化實踐、智能提示指令(Prompt)、AI輔助算法實現、Web與App開發，以及完整項目案例與插件生態等內容。《人人都能學AI編程:Cursor從入門到項目實踐》首先介紹Cursor的功能與Python語言的基礎知識，從開發環境的搭建，到變量、函數、類與控制結構，並輔以標準庫模塊的高頻實戰應用。隨後將深入講解數據結構與算法、模塊組織與測試策略，展示如何在AI的協助下完成算法設計、代碼優化與工程化封裝。在後續章節中，本書面向實際開發場景，演示如何借助Cursor構建Web服務、自動化腳本、數據解析工具等典型應用，並通過完整項目的集成強化理論與實踐的結合。《人人都能學AI編程:Cursor從入門到項目實踐》突出動手訓練與實戰導向，結合Cursor的智能提示、補全、重構、文檔生成等AI能力，構建面向未來的編程學習新範式。通過《人人都能學AI編程:Cursor從入門到項目實踐》豐富的示例與分層講解，讀者不僅可以快速掌握Python的核心技能，還能夠培養適合AI時代的開發思維與工程素養。

本書面向人工智能編程初學者，系統構建了從“理解 AI Coding 理念”到“獨立完成複雜系統開發”的完整學習路徑。 全書以 CodeBuddy 為核心實踐平臺，將大語言模型能力與真實軟件工程流程深度融合，基於通俗而又不失嚴謹的方式闡釋 AI 輔助編程的基本原理、方法體系與應用邊界。書中不僅涵蓋網頁開發、數據分析、數據庫設計等基礎內容，還通過桌面應用程序開發、圖書管理系統前後端開發、熱點榜單網頁UI與交互設計、安全知識圖譜系統構建、多智能體系統聯合開發等案例，引導讀者在實踐中掌握“自然語言驅動開發”的新範式。 本書旨在通過循序漸進的案例設計與清晰的提示詞方法，有效降低編程門檻，幫助初學者建立系統化的工程思維與人機協作意識，使其能夠在 AI Coding 時代快速成長為具備創造力與工程能力的現代開發者。 本書適合對AI編程感興趣的所有讀者閱讀，包括但不限於高等院校計算機、信息管理、人工智能、數字媒體等專業的學生——用於課程項目、科研原型設計與學科競賽準備；高校教師、職業教育講師、科研人員——用於教學案例轉化；軟件開發與工程技術、數據分析與智能應用、新媒體與數字營銷等相關崗位的從業人員——用於構建系統、提升開發與智能分析效率、支持“AI+內容”創作及數據看板搭建。

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and shapes using this engaging board book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech therapist Scribble Scrabble takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words and shapes through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. Written by licensed speech therapist Tabitha Paige, Scribble Scrabble features strategically chosen first words that include a child's earliest developing sounds, such as m, b, p, t, etc. With beautiful hand-painted art from Tabitha, this is the perfect baby book for a baby shower gift! So join our little mouse friend on a creative adventure as he takes your child through this first words book in a fun and interactive way!

Create your own little museum and discover ancient history, in this exciting series from the British Museum!Fold-out the illustrated scenes and explore four different areas of ancient Roman history, from an incredible feast to a Roman army camp. Then use real-life photographic object stickers to curate your own multi-room museum, filled with all sorts of amazing artefacts.This book includes:*A sturdy but flexible paperback binding with fold-out pages.*Four illustrated scenes from ancient Roman history, presented alongside friendly and fascinating non-fiction text.*Four colourful rooms in your very own museum, ready to decorate and explore.*100 stickers to play with - featuring real historical objects including a toilet designed to look like a chariot, a fish-shaped bottle, a gladiator's helmet and more.Get creative and discover ancient Rome with the third book in this exciting series!Also available: My Little Museum: Ancient Egypt and My Little Museum: Ancient Greece

★ 牛津權威編纂，專為 8歲以上 學童打造的同義詞字典★ 收錄數千個生動詞彙，讓寫作與表達更精彩★ 實用寫作技巧＋詞彙網絡，培養創意與語言能力★ 全彩照片與清楚索引設計，查找快速又好用《Oxford Children's Thesaurus》是專為8歲以上學童設計的同義詞字典，收錄數千個適合兒童使用的詞彙，並搭配清楚例句幫助理解。書中還提供寫作技巧、詞彙延伸與替代詞建議，幫助孩子避免重複用詞，提升寫作與表達能力，是培養語言能力與創意寫作的重要學習工具。With age-appropriate example sentences, the Oxford Children's Thesaurus is perfect for children aged 8+ to use at home, helping develop speaking and writing skills by inspiring the use of thousands of creative and interesting words.The perfect children's thesaurus for inspiring the use of creative and interesting words.Help children take their writing and speaking skills to the next level with the Oxford Children's Thesaurus - the essential vocabulary builder for young learners aged 8+. Perfect for home learning, homework support, or independent writing, this thesaurus inspires children to expand their language with thousands of exciting, creative, age-appropriate synonyms. Key features include:• Builds confident writing and speaking skills for ages 8+ (KS2), wi

Be a puzzle master! Forty-five challenging games designed for kids aged 6 and up are included in this interactive plant-themed book. Fold and unfold flaps to arrange the houseplants, move play pieces around to plant vegetables, slide tabs to find the earthworms that have been digging underground--and more! - Features 45 challenging puzzles - Includes QR code for puzzle solutions - Interactive elements add an extra layer of fun - Helps develop problem-solving and creative-thinking skills Plant Pandemonium! is perfect for puzzle fans aged 6 and up. - Fun game and activity books - Books for children aged 6 and up - Books for elementary school children

近年來人工智能的顯著進步，得益於數據、算力和算法的快速協同發展。對於人工智能應用相關的廣大從業者而言，在擁有足夠的數據和充裕的算力資源的情況下，如何將數據和算力所能產生的效果有效釋放，真正實現人工智能對已有業務的賦能，則有賴於合理高效的設計和運用機器學習的相關算法。本書分上、下兩篇，共12章，以Python語言為基礎，系統地講解了機器學習算法基礎，常見的機器學習相關算法的原理、實現與應用，以及深度學習相關算法的原理、實現與應用等內容。本書旨在帶領讀者探索人工智能時代的算法奧秘，引導讀者學習主要的機器學習算法原理，並學會基本運用。本書基本做到單章自成體系，讀者可以根據興趣或應用需要自行安排閱讀順序。本書適合機器學習算法的初學者、自學機器學習基礎知識的程序員閱讀，也可作為計算機類或電子信息類研究生的參考書。

隨著人工智能的飛速發展，特別是大語言模型的廣泛應用，結合教學實踐的反饋，本書在第1版基礎上進行全面修訂，系統介紹數據挖掘經典算法和機器學習主流算法，並為經典算法、應用案例和實驗題目均提供相關實驗數據和Python代碼實現，特別是大模型在數據挖掘中的應用。通過經典算法、大模型應用、Python實現和實際項目應用“四位一體”，強化數據挖掘和機器學習算法的理解和掌握，對經典算法做到“精”和“通”。全書共13章，大致分為3部分，第1部分(第1～6章)介紹數據挖掘的基礎知識(數據挖掘過程、數據探索和數據預處理)和經典算法(關聯規則、聚類、分類等)；第2部分(第7～9章)介紹機器學習的經典算法(集成學習、神經網絡與深度學習、強化學習)；第3部分(第10～13章)是算法應用部分，介紹4個真實案例，包括大語言模型及微調技術、阿裡百煉平臺和華為雲ModelArts平臺的大語言模型微調技術及情感識別分類應用等。本書作為高等院校信息類以及相關專業的高年級本科生和研究生教材，也可供對數據挖掘、機器學習和大語言模型感興趣的工程技術人員閱讀參考。

A father and son team up to compete in an epic Minecraft tournament in this official novel! It's a dream come true. Every year, only twenty-four kids in the entire state are selected to show off their Minecraft skills in the Southwest Regional Tournament. And Jett Warner just got his invitation. Here's the catch: Nobody knows the rules ahead of time. Will it be Survival? Creative? A speedrun? Or maybe PVP? The only thing Jett knows is that he'll need a partner. And he'll need to expect the unexpected--well, that and a totally sweet all-expenses-paid trip to a mountainside retreat for a week. The winner's reward? Life-changing. The competition? The best of the best. The partner in his corner? His sister, Dri, a total Minecraft expert. Wait, scratch that--Dri has a fever, and now Jett is going to have to team up with . . . Dad?! Sure, he taught Jett how to play, but that was years ago. And while Jett's got his eyes on the prize, Dad's more eager to hike the trails. As the games begin, th

Music is a complex creative process involving many individuals, from performers to improvisers to composers to listeners and beyond. Yet, music analysis has often focused on individual composers' processes, much to the exclusion of a myriad of other activities that occur during the music making process. Making Music Together offers an interactive turn for music analysis, one that acknowledges the deeply collaborative creativity at the center of all music making. This perspective, fresh and novel in its approach, affords a more inclusive and expansive view of music analysis. It enables an understanding of the numerous kinds of interactions that take place in music-making contexts: interactions between musicians, between performers and their instruments, between musicians and dancers, between musicians and machines, and much more. This book engages a diverse breadth of musical styles, including Western Euroclassical musics, collaborative improvisations in jazz and free genres, and a rang

https://youtu.be/_5uAYhBFtm4 【內容特點】 ✯快速上手：專為 Python 開發者打造，用熟悉思維無縫接軌 Rust ✩解鎖高效能：掌握所有權與生命週期，根除記憶體錯誤並突破 GIL ✯PyO3 實戰：從零開始教你撰寫 Rust 擴充套件，解決 Python 運算瓶頸 ✩AI 落地應用：駕馭 Candle 與 Burn 框架，實現輕量化推論與模型移植 ✯工程化思維：涵蓋模組化設計、自動化測試到效能分析的完整實踐 【本書獻給不願在效能與開發效率間妥協的你】 ✯資料科學家：受夠了 Pandas 在大數據下的龜速，想尋找更高效的運算替 代方案。 ✩資料工程師：需要建構高吞吐量、低延遲且穩健可靠的 ETL 管線，徹底告 別執行期錯誤，讓資料流動不再阻塞。 ✯ MLOps 工程師：致力於模型生產環境部署，追求在有限算力下達到極致的 推論速度。 ✩進階 Python 開發者：不滿足於語法糖，想深入理解底層運作與並行程式設 計，大幅擴張技術守備範圍。

Step into Muffin's World with this playful 48-page coloring and activity pad featuring Bluey's unforgettable cousin, Muffin! Step into Muffin's World with this playful 48-page coloring and activity pad featuring Bluey's unforgettable cousin, Muffin! Kids will love exploring Muffin's silly antics and unique personality through fun coloring pages, mazes, puzzles, and more. Complete with four jumbo crayons and 50+ stickers, this pad is perfect for young fans to dive into hours of creative fun, whether they're at home or on the go. Let the adventures begin with Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin in this playful activity pad!

Celebrating 40 years of the Antwerp Six and their enduring impact on fashion This richly illustrated book celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Antwerp Six – the groundbreaking designers Walter Van Beirendonck, Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene, Dirk Bikkembergs, and Marina Yee – and explores the unique creative journey that connects them. Featuring insightful essays by leading fashion experts including Tim Blanks, Angelo Flaccavento, Eugene Rabkin, and Oscar van den Boogaard, the volume offers an in depth look at the lasting impact of these iconic designers on contemporary fashion. Book accompanying the exhibition at MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp from 28 March 2026 to 17 January 2027.

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Horrid Henry in another bumper book of mischief.Horrid Henry loves to hate school, and he and his classmates are always getting up to mischief. Discover six of the best and funniest stories about Henry''s school days, including a run-in with a new teacher, some very creative writing and of course the dreaded case of nits . . .An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure, with six illustrated stories plus a joke and activity section - the perfect gift for Horrid Henry fans everywhere, and ideal entertainment for school holidays and journeys.This collection contains the following stories:- Horrid Henry''s New Teacher- Horrid Henry: Nits Nits Nits!- Horrid Henry: Underpants Panic- Horrid Henry''s Newspaper- Horrid Henry: Waking the Dead- Horrid Henry''s Autobiography

Gather your besties and get ready to rock some demons! Step into the electrifying world of KPop Demon Hunters with this unofficial guided journal for kids, a place where music, magic, and monster-fighting girl power collide! Designed as an immersive, interactive companion to the film, this journal blends creative self-expression with the bold spirit of the movie's characters. Filled with fun, kid-friendly prompts inspired by the movie's themes of confidence, teamwork, identity, and bravery, this journal invites fans to reflect and get creative. You'll find plenty of space to write, draw, and dream about your own adventures. Dynamic movie stills bring the pages to life, giving you a visual connection to your favorite heroines and battles. Prompts include topics like: - What are your biggest KPop crushes?- If you and your bestie had superpowers, what would they be?- What's your personal power?- Draw your dream stage outfit! So grab your favorite pen and get ready to create your own journ

Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault. Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be time for bed, but one child is too full of questions about the world to go to sleep just yet. Little ones and their parents will be charmed and delighted as a patient father offers up increasingly creative responses to his child's nighttime wonderings. Any child who has ever asked "Why?" -- and any parent who has attempted an explanation -- will recognize themselves in this sweet storybook for dreamers who are looking for answers beyond "Just because."

In the early twentieth century, oil painting as a non-indigenous medium began to be taught in Chinese art academies. Since that time, it has become an important and increasingly popular portal, inviting artists to explore cross-cultural dynamics and experiment with individual creative expression.This selection of twentieth-century Chinese oil paintings from the UMAG collection sheds light on the art historical and cultural significance of the medium. Highlighting the versatile aspects of Chinese oil paintings across a diverse spectrum of themes, styles, techniques, time periods, and regional and local characteristics, this publication presents the depth and virtuosity of Chinese oil paintings, extending from intimate interior views to panoramic coastal landscapes. The collective and individual memories within urban scenes activate dialogues of painting practices across time, space, and cross-cultural and cross-media encounters.The selected works display and represent the various artist

Zhao Hai Tien’s creative explorations are characterized by the diversity of media in her work—from airbrush on glass and acrylic on canvas to calligraphic experiments, large-scale public murals and oil paintings. Her practice blends technical precision with expressive freedom and spiritual influences. Over more than three decades of Buddhist and Taoist study—and twenty-four years under the guidance of a respected qigong master—Hai Tien’s work has shifted from contemplative, figurative compositions to liberated, spiritually resonant expressions that capture the flow of energy and inner awareness in vibrant, form-defying strokes.Her first solo show, Recent Works of Hai Tien, opened at the Alliance Française in Hong Kong (1972), launching a sustained presence in the local art scene, and leading to solo exhibitions in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Berlin. Her work was also presented in prestigious group exhibitions across Asia, including the First Hong Kong Biennale (1971). Her most notable pub

本書系統地闡述數字音視頻技術的原理、標準、技術和應用，同時給出部分內容對應的Python實現程序。全書共10章，第1～3章介紹基本理論，包括數字音視頻技術概述、人類發音及聽覺基礎、人類視覺及感知基礎；第4～6章介紹音視頻標準，包括經典語音與音頻編碼標準、新一代語音與音頻編碼標準、視頻編碼原理與標準；第7、8章介紹基於深度學習的技術，包括深度學習驅動的視覺技術、多模態音視頻處理技術及應用；第9、10章介紹系統實踐，包括AR/VR沉浸式交互系統、數字音視頻技術開發實踐與工具。本書內容全面，重點突出，原理闡述深入淺出，注重理論與實際應用的結合，可讀性強。本書可以作為高等院校電子信息工程、通信工程、自動化、計算機技術與應用等專業高年級本科生相關課程的教材，也可供從事音視頻信號處理研究的研究生和科研人員參考。

Kuma's gentle but commanding commentary, accompanied by hundreds of photos and diagrams, focuses on how architectural details reveal his identity across a journey of discovery. This evolution is told in six chapters--Fabric, Mineral, Green, Thatching, Bamboo, and Wood--and covers 38 projects from around the world. Each project has been carefully curated to tell specific developments in this coming-of-age story.As he explains the details of each project readers will see more of Kengo Kuma's creative essence throughout his process. Concepts such as creating softness with hard materials, the relationship between openness and anti-volume, and how to use geometry to mitigate the natural contours of a building site offer clarity on his perspective as an architect.What unfolds is an architectural vision of craft developed through the exploration of historical processes and expectations, craftsmanship, and artistic skill.

Ikat Textiles of Timor offers an in-depth overview of regional textile styles from both West and East Timor, while also contributing significant new insights into their design traditions. In academic literature, the ikated men’s wraps from Timor have long been described as symmetrical. However, Dr Peter ten Hoopen’s examination of early examples from museums and private collections reveals that, historically, two thirds of these textiles were actually asymmetrical. This discovery challenges an academic consensus that has persisted since 1912, and highlights a previously overlooked level of creative ingenuity—inviting greater admiration for the women who wove these complex designs.Today’s ikat weavers on Timor, like many foreign scholars before them, seem unaware that asymmetry was once a dominant design principle. Many continue to assert that perfect symmetry has always been the tradition. Yet the historical textiles tell a different story. Ten Hoopen’s groundbreaking findings justify

Grab your pens and pencils and sharpen your focus – it’s time to colour your way through a Where’s Wally? search-and-find adventure!Whether you’re a lifelong Wally fan, a colouring book lover looking to unwind, or a curious kid with a keen eye, these jam-packed pages are your passport to hours (maybe even weeks!) of relaxing, creative fun.Rediscover favourite Where's Wally? scenes – now in black and white, just waiting for your artistic additions. Choose your colours, lose yourself in the details, and bring each bustling world to life. But it’s not just about colouring – you also need to look out for Wally and his lost pencils in every scene, and it's even trickier in monochrome!Don’t forget to tackle the checklists at the back of the book, where you'll find masses of extra things to search for.Perfect for rainy days, screen-free fun or a nostalgic escape – a chance to create a Where's Wally? world as unique as you are!

Filled with simple, black-and-white images of fabulously cute unicorns and their babies. Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and watch as delightful hues magically appear! Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them learn brush control skills at the same time. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- Each book contains a quality, bamboo paintbrush- Ideal entertainment on-the-go - for road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- 16 pages of creative, mess-free fun for the very young- Cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's First Magic Painting series

本書較為全面地講解AI智能體開發的關鍵技術，包括提示詞工程、Function Calling、MCP、RAG知識庫、語音識別、人臉識別、大模型應用等，同時結合蝸牛學苑的自研項目和教學案例，將所有技術融入項目中，以項目驅動的方式進行講解，以便讀者更好地理解AI智能體開發技術。本書第1章主要講解在Python中對接各類大模型，以及智能體開發所使用的Function Calling技術和MCP技術；第2章主要講解FastAPI開發框架；第3章主要講解基於網頁對話來實現AI問答功能；第4章主要講解每日新聞摘要功能的實現；第5章主要講解智能語音記分功能的實現；第6章主要講解智能考勤功能的實現；第7章主要講解AI智慧課堂功能的實現；第8章主要講解智能在線客服功能的實現。本書可以作為高等院校計算機應用技術、軟件技術、人工智能技術應用等相關專業的教材，也可以作為AI智能體開發愛好者的自學用書。

本書以MySQL數據庫管理系統為平臺，較全面地介紹了數據庫的基礎知識及其應用。全書共12個項目，包括數據庫基礎知識和MySQL安裝與配置、數據庫設計、數據定義、數據操作、數據查詢、視圖、索引、數據庫編程技術、事務、數據安全、編寫Python程序訪問MySQL數據庫、基於Python的桌面應用程序開發。全書採用案例教學方式，設有項目案例、項目實踐、實戰演練3個部分，分別採用3個不同的數據庫項目貫穿始末。大部分項目先以應用舉例的方式講解知識要點，再分析項目案例，給出解決問題的完整方案，並提供與項目案例相對應的項目實踐，以便讀者在實踐中模擬操作，最後通過實戰演練幫助讀者鞏固所學的內容。本書配有PPT課件、教學大綱、電子教案、項目案例數據庫、項目實踐數據庫、實戰演練數據庫、Python源代碼、習題答案等豐富的教學資源，用書教師可在人郵教育社區免費下載使用。本書可以作為高等院校“數據庫原理及應用”課程的教材，也可以作為全國計算機等級考試二級“MySQL數據庫程序設計”的應試參考書，還可作為數據庫應用和管理人員的參考書及廣大計算機愛好者的自學用書。

Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director Michael Storrings captures the chaotically beautiful juxtaposition of people and cars against the signage of Times Square. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included.• 1000 pieces• Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 2", 86 x 210 x 51 mm• Puzzle Size: 27 x 20", 508 x 686 mm• Includes Puzzle Insert• Ribbon cut

Award-winning designer, illustrator, and creative director Michael Storrings captures the beauty of Cherry Blossom season in Washington, DC. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting, reuse, and storage. An insert of the full puzzle image is also included.• 1000 pieces• Box Size: 11.25 x 8.25 x 2", 86 x 210 x 51 mm• Puzzle Size: 27 x 20", 508 x 686 mm• Contains insert with information about the artist and image• Minimal puzzle dust

An electrifying, propulsive novel about the rise and fall of a controversial beauty mogul and the moral gray areas at the intersections of beauty, power, and ambitionIt’s 2015 and Maxine Thomas, the founder and creative director of the cult makeup company Reveal, has just been suspended by her own Board for a scandalous transgression. Housebound in her New York City apartment, where she awaits the verdict on her future, Max recounts her version of the events that have brought her to this moment.From her start as a precocious suburban child in the eighties to her decades as a workaholic visionary, Max proselytizes a sheer, dewy look—cosmetics through a female gaze—all while battling sexist investors, the whiplash of cultural change, and the mounting pressure to keep her sexuality a secret. But when Max’s story catches up to her present, she must contend with the cost of true transparency.Told over nine intense days yet spanning a lifetime,Sheeris a gripping, incisive, and provocative ta