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There is a long-standing tradition in philosophy that defines imagination as engaging with things that are not real or present; as a kind of fantasy. Immanuel Kant offered an original theory of imagin

If you've ever spent hours renaming files or updating hundreds of spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you? In this fully revised edition of the best-selling classic Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, you'll learn how to use Python to write programs that do in minutes what would take you hours to do by hand - no prior programming experience required. You'll learn the basics of coding in Python and explore the language's rich library of modules for performing specific tasks, like scraping data from websites, searching for text across multiple files, and merging, watermarking, or encrypting PDFs. The third edition includes: Expanded coverage of developer techniques, like creating command line programs; Updated examples and new projects; Additional chapters about working with SQLite databases, speech-recognition technology, video and audio editing, and text-to-speech capabilities; Simplified explanations

Ingenious things to make and do with different types of paper and paint.Discover the trick for making dot painting pictures, decorate paper leopards, tigers and lions with fingerprints and scrape paint with scraps of cardboard to create patterns that shimmer. Print a display of fireworks, create your own scratch art and mix 3D paint that dries solid and keeps its shape. And if you blow through a paper straw, you'll see drops of paint turn into swirly jellyfish.

Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner takes readers on a heart-filling journey as a boy finds his path to healing.An instant New York Times bestseller! • A USA Today bestseller! • Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!"Genuinely moving." —The New York Times Book Review • "Explores the healing power of hiking." —NPR's All Things ConsideredKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: Middle Grade • The Week Jr. Best Book of the Year • Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year • An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • The Week Jr.'s Book Club PickOne summer.46 mountain peaks.A second chance to make things right.Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a star athlete and firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines . . . until now. Caught on camera vandalizing a cemetery, he's in big trouble fo

This frog wants to know: are YOU a frog, too?Help Frog find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other green-coloured things along the way, from some friendly popping peas to a pair of splashy boots. With a surprise mirror ending underneath the final flap that will have little frogs everywhere giggling with joy!Don't miss .. . Are You a Banana?

This banana wants to know: are YOU a banana, too? Help Banana find its fellow pair in this super silly board book. Lift the flaps and uncover all sorts of other yellow-coloured things along the way like a quacking rubber duck and a whizzy toy car. With a surprise mirror ending hidden underneath the final flap that will have little bananas everywhere giggling with joy! Don''t miss . . .Are You a Frog?

From award-winning author Tehlor Mejia comes a spine-tingling tale of transformation, mystery, and the monsters we face—inside and out.What big teeth…For twelve-year-old Evan, summertime has always meant carefree days with her family and unlimited time with her best friend, Billie. This year, with her parents on the brink of divorce, she’s staying at Billie’s summer cabin. But Billie only seems to care about crushes these days, and to make matters worse, Evan’s mom’s health obsession has climbed to new heights. The more Evan tries to appease her mom and control her hunger, the sharper it seems to get, until it threatens to drag her under.As Evan tries to cling to the good things in her life, a sinister presence in the woods begins to stir. Kids are scared, and adults think everyone should go home. Determined to stay, Evan starts hunting for the creature and begins to wonder—is it just her imagination, or is the monster inside her?A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"Absolutel

The award-winning romantic comedy manga – that's now also a hit anime series – with over a million copies in print in Japan!Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild – including Yamada – she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane – or any new members – in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about her emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.

Jennifer’s Body meets Heartstopper in this terrifying, tender, and bitingly hilarious supernatural horror about a boy who must save his best friend from a demon that wants to steal his heart—literally.Ren says he’s in love, but Colin knows better.Sure, he can't remember much about how it all began. But he remembers dancing at a club he and Ren were too young to dance in. He remembers the boys who harassed them on their way home. He remembers a ghost emerging from the trees, and a white hand reaching for Ren through a thick fog. What Colin can’t remember is what happened next. Only two things are clear to him: Ren is different now, and the new guy vying for his heart is not who he claims to be.With the help of two unlikely allies and a cranky old medium, Colin must learn to conquer his self-doubt and save his best friend from a love that could cost him his life.Equal parts campy and bewitching, Corey Liu’s debut YA novel explores predation, isolation, and what happens when a childhood d

Jennifer's Body meets Heartstopper in this terrifying, tender, and bitingly hilarious supernatural horror about a boy who must save his best friend from a demon that wants to steal his heart--literally. Ren says he's in love, but Colin knows better. Sure, he can't remember much about how it all began. But he remembers dancing at a club he and Ren were too young to dance in. He remembers the boys who harassed them on their way home. He remembers a ghost emerging from the trees, and a white hand reaching for Ren through a thick fog. What Colin can't remember is what happened next. Only two things are clear to him: Ren is different now, and the new guy vying for his heart is not who he claims to be. With the help of two unlikely allies and a cranky old medium, Colin must learn to conquer his self-doubt and save his best friend from a love that could cost him his life. Equal parts campy and bewitching, Corey Liu's debut YA novel explores predation, isolation, and what happens when a childh

In this follow up toCat Family ChristmasandCat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking

Rainy days are lots of fun when you have a friend to show you how to play fair – a story for toddlers about empathy and the environment with a surprise rainbow pop-up.From the winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Award (Lollies) 2023 and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2014Rabbit is going fishing, but it’s raining and he does NOT like getting wet. So, he squeeeezes the rain cloud into his bag – now the rain can’t spoil his day! Duck loves the rain, and he sets out to show that bossy bunny how important it is for plants, rivers and the crunchy carrots Rabbit so likes to eat. Can he convince Rabbit to see the sunny side of soggy days and set the cloud free?Join Rabbit and Duck for a fun story with an environmental message and about the importance of rain in the natural world and seeing things from other points of view.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustTilly has been learning all about trees and she would love to grow one. So when Grandma shows Tilly her special oak tree and they collect an acorn from the ground, they know just what to do. With help from their friends Worm and Ladybird, Tilly starts to grow her very own oak tree. Join in as she watches it grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big pop-up surprise at the end.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own trees.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden and Tilly Plants a TreeEvery Nosy Crow paperback p

This book illustrates and explains the key concepts of business data analytics from scratch, tackling the day-to-day challenges of a business data analyst. It provides you with all the professional tools you need to predict online shop sales, to conduct A/B tests on marketing campaigns, to generate automated reports with PowerPoint, to extract datasets from Wikipedia, and to create interactive analytics Web apps. Alongside these practical projects, this book provides hands-on coding exercises, case studies, the essential programming tools and the CRISP-DM framework which you'll need to kickstart your career in business data analytics.The different chapters prioritize practical understanding over mathematical theory, using realistic business data and challenges of the Junglivet Whisky Company to intuitively grasp key concepts and ideas. Designed for beginners and intermediates, this book guides you from business data analytics fundamentals to advanced techniques, covering a large number

Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.Story Locale:Japan, online game world

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust.Ben loves flowers and Ben loves butterflies, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. Join Ben as he watches the flowers grow then discovers butterflies growing too, with four flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants and butterflies grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own butterfly garden.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ruby Plants a Radish.

"Reinterprets two of Sophocles' Theban plays, Oedipus Tyrannus and Antigone. . . . the alternating structure proves powerful."--The New Yorker"A passionate and gripping account of a famously dysfunctional family. Haynes balances a fresh take on the material with a deep love for her sources, wearing her scholarship with grace, and giving new voice to the often-overlooked but fascinating Jocasta and Ismene."--Madeline Miller, New York Times bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and CirceThe New York Times bestselling author of Pandora's Jar and Stone Blind returns with a powerful retelling of Oedipus and Antigone from the perspectives of the women the myths overlooked.When you have grown up as I have, there is no security in not knowing things, in avoiding the ugliest truths because they can't be faced . . . Because that is what happened the last time, and that is why my siblings and I have grown up in a cursed house, children of cursed parents . . .Jocasta is just fifteen when she

A #1 International Bestseller - An Amazon Best Book of February 2024 - An IndieNext Pick "A dark dream of a novel...that feels both timeless and original. Enjoy--and also beware. This fairy tale is deadly." --Laini Taylor "A story as darkly wondrous as midnight. Enthralling to the last page." --Shelley Parker-Chan "A dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods and monsters." --Sangu Mandanna A curse can be many things. For the Everlys, it begins with stardust. Violet Everly is the last of her line. For centuries, her family has seen their best and brightest taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Violet has ten years to find her mother, Marianne, the latest victim of the curse. If she fails, she will take Marianne's place. As her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, fickle gods, and monsters bent on revenge, time starts to run out. Violet will have to travel to the edges of the world to find Marianne and the ke

動物學校又有新麻煩了！這次，Zeke 發現身邊的一切都變得不太對勁。Daniel 戴著一頂鮭魚色的帽子出現在校車站，讓 Zeke 大吃一驚。帽子不是只有鳥類才會戴嗎？接著，學校竟然來了一位魚類轉學生，還多了一名神祕的輔導老師。更奇怪的是，朋友們似乎都不想理他，就連過去處處作對的死對頭，也突然對他失去興趣。正當 Zeke 搞不清楚發生什麼事時，竟有人用「死亡射線」把他的房子融化，而且還連續發生兩次！究竟是誰在背後搗亂？本書是多次獲獎作家 Patrick Ness 創作的 Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody 系列第二集，延續前作荒誕幽默的風格，帶來更多出乎意料的校園事件。● Patrick Ness 幽默動物校園系列第二集，延續巨蜥 Zeke 的古怪冒險 ● 魚類轉學生、神祕輔導老師與死亡射線，接連出現令人意外的事件 ● 結合校園生活、友誼與懸疑情節，在笑鬧中尋找幕後搗亂的人The second book in the absurdly funny Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody series by multi-award-winning author Patrick Ness.When Daniel arrives at the school bus stop sporting a salmon-coloured hat, Zeke is shocked. Don’t only birds wear hats?As if this isn’t strange enough, the school suddenly has a new student – a fish of all things – and a mysterious new Guidance Counsellor.Meanwhile, Zeke’s friends seem to have ditched him, and even his old nemesis won't give him the time of day.So when somebody melts his house with the Death Ray of Death – twice – Zeke has had enough.Just who is sabotaging h

"Another beautiful book by Jack Cheng." --Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Award-winning author of Hello, Universe Creative and brave sixth grader Andy Zhou faces big changes at school and at home in this new novel by the award-winning author of See You in the Cosmos, for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and The Stars Beneath Our Feet Andy Zhou is used to being what people need him to be: the good kid for his parents and, now, his grandparents in from Shanghai, or the helpful sidekick for his best friend Cindy's plans and schemes. So when Cindy decides they should try out for Movement on the first day of sixth grade, how can Andy say no? But between feeling out of place with the dancers after school, being hassled by his new science partner Jameel in class, and sensing tension between his dad and grandfather at home, Andy feels all kinds of weird. Then over anime, Hi-Chews, and art, things start to shift between Andy and Jameel, opening up new doors--and new problems. Because no matter how muc

A hands-on, code-based guide to leveraging Julia in a variety of scientific and data-driven scenarios Key Features: Augment your basic computing skills with an in-depth introduction to JuliaFocus on topic-based approaches to scientific problems and visualisationBuild on prior knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or C/C++Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description: Julia is a well-constructed programming language which was designed for fast execution speed by using just-in-time LLVM compilation techniques, thus eliminating the classic problem of performing analysis in one language and translating it for performance in a second.This book is a primer on Julia's approach to a wide variety of topics such as scientific computing, statistics, machine learning, simulation, graphics, and distributed computing.Starting off with a refresher on installing and running Julia on different platforms, you'll quickly get to grips with the core concept

In his highly anticipated follow-up to the James Beard Award-winning Buttermilk Graffiti, Edward Lee examines his favorite libation--bourbon--with recipes, essays, history, profiles, distillery tours, and more. Bourbon is more than just a drink. It's a way of life in Kentucky, a culture all its own, and it's globally more popular than ever. In this one-stop guide to all things bluegrass whiskey, Bourbon Land celebrates everything you want to know about the libation. In 50 entries, author and James Beard Award winner Edward Lee fills the book with personal reflections, profiles of bourbon's historical figures and future leaders, process how-tos, histories, maps, distillery tours, and more. Lee also shares 50 recipes that take bourbon from the glass to the skillet with dishes like Mushroom Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Gravy, Roasted Fennel and Bourbon-Burnt Orange Salad, and Pork Meatballs in Bourbon Gochujang Coconut Broth. Readers will learn the ins and outs of the industry, from why co

As an introduction to Python, this book allows readers to take a slow and steady approach to understanding Python code, explaining concepts, connecting programming with real-life examples, writing Python programs, and completing case studies.While there are many books, websites, and online courses about the topic, we break down Python programming into easily digestible lessons of less than 5 minutes each, following our BiteSize approach. Each lesson begins with a clear and short introduction to the topic. This gives you a strong base to start from and gets you ready for deeper learning. Then, you will see coding demonstrations that show the ideas discussed. These examples are simple and useful, helping you really understand the concepts. You'll then practice tasks at different difficulty levels, so you can test your knowledge and increase your confidence. You'll also play with case studies to solve real-world problems. Tips are included to show how you can incorporate generative AI int

Drawing on the creepiest elements of the very best survival and folk horror, this atmospheric queer YA cult thriller, full of mystery and secrets, is perfect for fans of Don’t Let the Forest In, House of Hollow, Wilder Girls and Midsommar.When Cassie Davis returns to her hometown in upstate New York, she’s eager to mask her new autism diagnosis from her old friends. The group take a backpacking trip together to Hollow Ridge to celebrate her homecoming, but after the first night, Cassie wakes to an abandoned campsite – her friends all gone.With severe weather approaching, and nearing sensory overload, Cassie meets a boy named Kaleb, who leads her to safety, to a place he calls The Roost – an off-the-grid compound lived in by a group of artists and outcasts. There, with Kaleb, Cassie begins to feel, for the first time in her life, that she can truly be herself.But as the days pass, strange things start happening. Crows surround them, there are odd noises... But are the dangers in the eer

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustSam loves big, yellow sunflowers, so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he grows his own, he soon plants some seeds in his garden. Join Sam as he watches them grow, with fun flaps to lift to see what's happening underground and a big sunflower pop-up surprise. With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own sunflowers.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Tilly Plants a Tree

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustRuby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own vegetables.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

A fun-filled sticker activity book based on the beloved classic toy range, Sylvanian Families – packed full of spring activities plus over 400 stickers!Freya the Chocolate Rabbit is organising a special spring picnic, and everyone in Sylvanian Village is invited! Join in with Freya and her friends in this fun sticker activity book, packed full of things to spot and do, scenes to complete, and information about all your favourite Sylvanian Families characters.With sweet activities to complete and over 400 beautiful stickers, this sticker book is perfect for sunny days, rainy days, and holidays. Freya can''t wait for you to come and join the fun!Discover more of the world of Sylvanian Families with The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide, Sylvanian Families: Easter Search and Find, A Day in Sylvanian Land Sticker Book and more!