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Love is in the little things.A kiss, a smile, a cup of tea.Just me and you sitting quietly.A song, a hug, a helping handthat lifts us up so we can stand.Join Big and Small as they explore what love TRULY is, and how it is shown in the little things every day – from sharing stories before bedtime, to singing songs to cheer each other up!This heartwarming chunky board book, featuring charming illustrations from the talented Jane Massey, is the ideal gift for parents or carers wanting to share their love with their little ones. Told by both Big and Small as they share their favourite moments, this story is a wonderfully gentle bedtime read!Perfect for fans of I Love You to the Moon and Back by Amelia Hepworth and Tim Warnes, Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram, and I Love You When You’re Angry by Erin Winters and Kaitlin Bucher.

Michael Rosen’s hilarious viral video poem is brought to life in picture book form by award-winning illustrator Neal Layton.Michael Rosen’s poem about his dad and the too-hot potato is one of the best-known and best-loved of all his poems. Michael’s own performance of the poem has even become a meme – "Nice!" This is the first time the poem has been illustrated in full colour, in a hilarious picture book.Young Michael thinks his dad knows everything. But then one day, one terrible day, he found that his dad does NOT know everything: this is how it goes. They sit down to eat, and the potato’s a bit hot. Michael knows to blow on it to cool it down before eating it. His brother knows it, and his mum knows it. So why does his dad pop it straight into this mouth? And what happens next? A funny slice of family life, told in irresistible repetitive text, that will delight young and old alike.

用數學與實作打通最佳化 從理論、工具到應用，學會打造更強的 AI 模型 本書內容改編自第 16 屆 iThome 鐵人賽 AI/ ML & Data 組冠軍系列文章《調整 AI 超參數好煩躁？來試試看最佳化演算法吧！》這是一本以「結合 AI 工具實作搭配少量理論」為核心的最佳化入門到進階指南。全書以直觀圖解與儘可能少的必要數學，帶你理解五花八門的演算法、目標函數與測試函數的本質，並以可直接執行的程式碼範例來串接起常見方法。例如，傳統啟發式演算法、粒子群算法（PSO），與比較近期的灰狼演算法（GWO），以及機器學習跟深度學習中的超參數最佳化（例如 TPE 等）。 書中不只介紹理論與實作，也新增「AI 協作」章節，示範如何下 Prompt，讓你與 AI 分工寫最佳化程式、請 AI 教學演算法與驗證結果。無論你來自影像處理、訊號處理、資料科學或工程領域甚至是學生，都能把最佳化真正用在工作、研究與學習裡。 本書可以學到哪些知識 本書規劃為五大篇、十個章節，以循序漸進的方式引導各位讀者深入最佳化的世界，並精選了一系列實際應用案例，讓各位不僅能理解理論，更能即學即用。 第一篇〈最佳化演算法的全貌〉：本篇會從最佳化技術的基礎概念開始，介紹什麼是最佳化演算法，接著會介紹目前的演算法種類大致分成哪幾種，這幾種演算法中目前比較主流跟比較多研究在使用的演算法有什麼。這些演算法雖然都是以數學來定義的，不過本書會根據這些公式的用途做一個簡單的總結，讓生活已經遠離數學的讀者也可以輕鬆上手。 第二篇〈最佳化演算法評估與測試函數〉：本篇將帶你掌握研究中廣泛使用的測試標準，讓你的最佳化演算法不再只是「感覺變好」，而是能以數據驗證、圖像呈現的方式準確比較表現。從經典測試函數到 Python 實作，幫助你建立完整的最佳化演算法評估公式。不論你是 AI 工程師、研究人員，還是想用最佳化技術提升產品效能的開發者，這章都能讓你學到「量化進步」，優化策略看得見！ 第三篇〈Python Optuna 模組介紹〉：進入實作關鍵！本篇將帶你認識 Optuna，一款靈活又高效的 Python 最佳化工具。無論你是要調校 AI 模型參數，還是優化自家產品或演算法效能，Optuna 都能幫你快速實驗、多次試錯、精準收斂。從基礎語法到深度學習案例，搭配 ChatGPT 提示技巧，讓你能在開發流程中聰明用好最佳化，把模型與應用

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

本書以溫柔筆觸與多元視角，展現「藝術無處不在」的理念。從街頭粉筆畫、回收物創作，到音樂、舞蹈、積木與黏土，每一種表達都能成為藝術的形式。書中文字簡潔卻含蓄，配合豐富多樣的人物與文化場景，讓讀者感受到創作的自由與療癒。A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.

Escaping the End of Times is a book where history meets psychology. It invites readers to explore the intricate relationships between dreams, politics, and the Chinese writing system in early modern China.Thoroughly researched and written in an accessible manner, this book presents a series of historical encounters that reveal how Ming scholars countered instability by compiling and editing dream texts. Readers learn how these scholars translated their dreams into action, used the past to bolster their status, reaffirmed their preferred societal order, merged myth and history, and interpreted their dreams and the dreams of others through creative techniques grounded in scholarly tradition.By combining detailed research with captivating storytelling, this book not only brings the world of late Ming dream analysis to life but also demonstrates the relevance of the past to the stories we tell now about ourselves and our own dreams.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne could live with almost anything, so long as they had something to live for. ‘Exquisite and devastating. It won’t fail to move you’ ­– Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunInspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic historical fantasy about womanhood, war, sacrifice and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance.Her beauty hides a deadly purpose . . .Since birth, Xishi’s extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighbouring kingdom, improve the lives of her people and avenge her sister’s murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy and seduce their immoral king.What neither Xishi nor Fanli expect is the doomed attractio

Mary Shelley's classic of gothic horror--a cautionary tale of the limits of creativity that introduced the world to one of the most iconic monsters in literary history--now a major-motion picture by Oscar-winning writer-director Guillermo Del Toro, starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. Obsessed with creating life, Victor Frankenstein plunders graveyards for the material to fashion a new being, which he shocks into life with electricity. But his botched creature, rejected by Frankenstein and denied human companionship, sets out to destroy his maker and all that he holds dear. This chilling gothic tale, begun when Mary Shelley was just nineteen years old, would become the world's most famous work of horror fiction, and is now the inspiration of a film adaptation written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro and starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth.

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips. Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical

本書是以實戰應用、邁向工程師為目標的 Python 入門書，帶領讀者快速入門學會關鍵語法，再透過實作讓讀者一方面可以學以致用，實際體驗程式語言的用處；一方面在實作範例時，補足快速入門階段還沒學到的進階語法以及各式延伸套件，只要一本書即可從入門學到應用，主題涵蓋網頁應用程式、爬蟲、影像處理與辨識、大型語言模型。為了達成上述目標，本書結構安排如下：》第 1～4 章：環境建置與基本語法》第 5 章：實作檔案備份小工具》第 6,7 章：實作 YouTube 影片下載工具與影音編碼合併處理》第 8～10 章：設計網路爬蟲與 Google 試算表操作》第 11～14 章：使用 Flask 建立與部署網頁應用程式》第 15 章：學習 OpenCV 影像處理與辨識》第 16,17 章：利用 YOLO 偵測物體、肢體動作與車牌辨識》第 18 章：學習最夯的 Ollama 本地端生成式大語言模型 LLM》第 19 章：使用 Streamlit 快速開發網頁應用程式》第 20 章：用 LangChain 框架開發 RAG 應用》第 21 章：結合 LLM 設計 LINE 客服 AI 機器人實務範例選擇以應用廣泛並能跟上 AI 時代潮流為主軸。除基本語法以外，進階語法及延伸套件也不馬虎，涵蓋：》自訂類別》規則表達式》格式化字串》參數的打包與解包》with 語法》閉包與裝飾器》match...case 語法》例外處理》多執行緒》命令行參數處理》subprocess 模組》SQLite 程式庫》JSON 與 CSV 檔處理本書在撰寫風格上除了第 2 章的 Python 程式開發與 AI 輔助工具說明外，每個章節都有實例與詳細圖解，協助讀者更容易理解。在開發工具的選擇上，入門章節以方便易用的 Colab 練習基本語法，接著就以業界工程師廣為採用的 Visual Studio Code 為開發環境，並帶入 Github Copilot 工具熟悉與 AI 助理協作的流程。在設計範例時也貫徹虛擬環境的觀念，輔以多版本 Python 環境建置，避免環境污染問題，讓學習與業界接軌，學完立刻派上用場。在許多實作應用的場合，光是瞭解程式語法是不夠的，像建構網路應用程式，還需要具備網路、防火牆、資料庫系統、租用並在雲端空間部署應用程式...等，還有 AI 影像偵測及大型語言模型應用背後的類神經網路 / 深度學習

These women have secrets--and nothing to lose....Three psychological thrillers. Endless mind games.Dive into three of #1 New York Times and international bestselling Freida McFadden's mind-bending thrillers - Never Lie, Ward D, and The Locked Door.Never LieNewlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal.Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance.With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the f

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

A bestseller in Japan—a beautiful story about shared self-discovery and friendship involving an unlikely group of students who decide to defy the odds and pursue a seemingly impossible goal together.After shoplifting some bread one chilly March night, just before the start of a new academic year at Kansei University in western Tokyo, former high school track and field star Kakeru Kurahara runs through the city streets. Though he has grown disillusioned with the sport, he feels as if he could keep running forever . . . but to where, and for what? His revery is broken by a mysterious boy on a bike who has been following him, a fellow student at Kansei University named Haiji Kiyose, who also happens to be a runner.Impressed by Kakeru’s agility, Haiji Kiyose persuades Kakeru to move into Chikusei-so, a run-down dormitory where he lives with eight other boys, including identical twins Jota and Joji, honor student Shindo, detail-oriented Yuki, trivia junkie King, Tanzanian international stud

Based on the author's true story that went viral and was discovered by the editor of the three-million copy bestsellerBefore the Coffee Gets Cold, a charming tale translated from Japanese about a woman who gets over a break up by cooking her ex's favorite recipes.Twenty-nine year old Momoko has been tragically dumped. She thought she and her boyfriend were in love. He even took her to a love hotel, where she thought he was going to propose. Instead, he dumps her.Momoko does what many broken-hearted people do—she gets incredibly drunk. So drunk, that she passes out in an empty cafe. Eager to tell her story to anyone who will listen, she pours her heart out to a curious manager and the sole other customer in the cafe, a monk who trains at a temple nearby. When she starts to describe how she doted on her boyfriend, how he loved her cooking, the manager decides to indulge her, and allows her to slip into the kitchen, and cook up her ex’s favorite dish: a warm, delightful butter chicken cur

Slow and steady wins the race--but can this sluggish sloth make it to work on time? Inspired by Disney's Zootopia 2, this hilarious picture book features an original story about Flash Slothmore and his animal friends. Flash the sloth loves his new job, but he always gets to work late. Luckily, his friends Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps show up to help him along. As he s-l-o-w-l-y gets ready, the clock ticks and frustrations grow. Can Flash navigate the rush-hour race and clock in on time? Check out these other best-selling fan favorites: - Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2: Go to Sleep, Anxiety!- Disney Wish: The Grateful Goat- Disney/Pixar Elemental: A City for Everyone

Celebrate the magic of the season with Our Little Adventure at Christmas, a heartwarming Christmas board book for babies and toddlers from author and illustrator Tabitha PaigeWhen a little badger’s Christmas tree is ruined by a storm, his woodland friends show him the true meaning of the holidays: kindness, friendship, and helping one another.With simple text, cozy illustrations, and sturdy pages, this sweet story is perfect for sharing the spirit of Christmas with little ones.Why families love it:A heartwarming holiday story about giving, teamwork, and holiday joyBuilt for little hands — a durable board book with rounded cornersGreat for early learning with clear visuals and toddler-friendly languageA keepsake gift for baby’s first ChristmasAdd this special Christmas board book to your holiday traditions—and create memories that last a lifetime.

The Menu of Happiness, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the third book in the bestselling, delightful Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. It follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives and The Restaurant of Lost Recipes.Welcome to the Kamogawa Diner, where every meal is a mystery ready to be solved. This unique establishment is run by a father–daughter duo who offer more than just mouth-watering meals. They act as ‘food detectives’, delving into the past to produce nostalgia-infused dishes for their hungry clientele.Among the patrons is a once-renowned pianist whose promising career was marred by a self-inflicted injury. She longs to taste the yakisoba shared with the only man she ever truly loved. The diner also welcomes a man haunted by shadows of regret. His mind races back to the gyoza served by the parents of a lover he once jilted, as he seeks understanding and, perhaps, forgiveness.The Kamogawa Diner doesn’t just serve food – it revi

Perfect for fans of Wicked, Witchlings and The Wizard of Oz, this magical series hits its stride with this third book. Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky.She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic. Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell.And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it's better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away. Now the question is: with no teachers around, and even the oldest students in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate? The third story in a gripping, fun adventure with themes of magic, mystery and accepting your true self From the brilliant, award-winning author of The Language of Seabirds, Will Taylor Fans of Wicked and The School for Good an

Help this little reindeer get ready for Christmas by stroking its velvety ears better after a prickly encounter with some holly, rubbing its cold nose warm in the snow, and giving it an encouraging pat on its soft, furry back when it's ready to pull Santa's sleigh! With kind words and gentle strokes, you can help the reindeer enjoy the magical big day. Encouraging empathy for little children and babies, this book is to enjoy especially around Christmas time.

A twist on a favourite nursery rhyme - a festive counting book with buttons to slide around the page.Slide the buttons along the icy paths to count the little penguins in this fun festive twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks.Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Big Penguin's little penguin chicks waddle, skip, sledge and slide through the snow! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Penguins the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed snowy scenes that are packed full of details to spot and cute characters all along the way, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for more Slide and Count books from Camilla Reid including Old Macdonald had a Farm, Five Little Ducks and Five Little Trains.

The superstar series full of facts, stats and stories so you can choose which football legend is the Greatest Of All Time! In this epic clash, HARRY KANE and JUDE BELLINGHAM go head-to-head...Written by Matt Oldfield, the bestselling author of ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES and UNBELIEVABLE FOOTBALL, and Seth Burkett, EX PROFESSIONAL PLAYER.- Read about how Kane scored in his debut England match- How Bellingham became Birmingham City's youngest ever senior player- That Kane is Tottenham Hotspur and England's record scorer- But Bellingham has won more team trophies, including a treble in a single season . . .It’s a tough competition – are you ready to VOTE FOR THE GOAT?The perfect gift for football fans, and there’s a whole set to collect!OUT NOW!Messi v. RonaldoMbappé v. HaalandPelé v. MaradonaAVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER!Saka v. Yamal

In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons.Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so.Neveah is blind, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy each of the four wondrous seasons of the year.She knows it's winter when her boots go scruuunch in the snow and cold flakes land softly on her tongue.She knows spring has come by the smell of hyacinths, the bzzzz of a bee in her ear.Summer is a trip to the beach, where she can hear the crash of ocean waves and the keowww of seagulls overhead. And when Neveah's rake goes scritch scratch over fallen leaves and the air turns brisk, she knows it's autumn. Soon the cycle of seasons will begin anew.In this poetic story with art by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, join Neveah as she uses her senses of touch, taste, hearing, and smell to vividly describe the changing seasons and the unique delig

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. - Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

"An appealing combination of animal magic and low-key hero fantasy." --Kirkus Reviews Shadow the fox does not trust humans. Well, except for Nan, who feeds her chunks of fish behind a lakeside motel every night. When Nan goes missing, a man from the mysterious Whistlenorth Island comes ashore to seek the aid of Nan's granddaughter, Bee, whom he thinks is destined not only to help Nan, but also to save Whistlenorth from the greedy and destructive Night Islanders. The plans go topsy-turvy when it becomes obvious that Bee does not have the magic powers of a chosen one--but Shadow does! Can a fox really rescue an island of people? As Shadow grudgingly comes to trust her new human companions, she and Bee develop a mystical bond, a special connection between human and animal that might be the key to driving the Night Islanders from Whistlenorth for good. This enchanting adventure is narrated by Shadow herself, whose mind is unflinchingly "fox" and whose spirit is charming and bold.

"I'm hungry! Fish are boring! I want something new. Something soft... and fluffy!"Meet a little penguin who is super hungry but totally bored of eating fish. An older penguin recalls hearing of a fluffy creature called a 'bolar pear', so the little penguin sets off on an adventurous mission to find and eat this 'mystery' creature.On arrival at the North Pole, the penguin can't see a polar bear anywhere and eventually turns back home, hungry as ever. Little does penguin know that an equally hungry polar bear is following right behind...This story will have readers gleefully shouting 'it's behind you!' as this hilarious story unfolds. The reader can follow oblivious penguin on every step of its journey as it narrowly escapes being gobbled up by the polar bear.

Who doesn't love a ladybug? Maisy explores these helpful little critters in the seventh adventure of the Maisy's Planet series. Join Maisy as she learns all about ladybugs! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to the colorful insects (look, one has landed on Maisy's nose!) and lightly traces their life cycle and what they need to survive (did you know they eat plant-invading aphids?). Maisy is happy to help the ladybug population along by watering her garden and building a tiny house out of pine cones and sticks for ladybugs to discover and stay safe in during the wintertime. A final fold-out surprise invites readers to join in a ladybug-counting party outside--how many can you see?

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world...ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America...MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe...All three kids must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.Refugee is a modern classic that has spent over 5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and garnered several awards and much acclaim. Brought to life with ri

A heartwarming Christmas story book for kids from exciting new talent Harriet Howe.When an old man moves in next door, everyone is too busy to notice, except one little girl. He’s got a white beard and a round tummy and is very handy at repairing toys in his workshop – he must be Santa Claus!When the old man becomes unwell, the little girl hatches a plan to rally the whole street together to look after Santa. But will he be better in time for Christmas Eve . . . ?This playful, festive story celebrates the joy of community and gently explores the theme of looking out for the elderly, especially during the holiday season. With beautiful, cosy illustrations from the hugely talented Julia Christians (Magnificent Mabel) and a gently humorous text, this is the perfect Christmas Eve box filler. Alongside Pick a Pine Tree by Patricia Toht and Jarvis, Dasher by Matt Tavares and The Christmas Eve Tree by Delia Huddy and Emily Sutton, The Street Where Santa Lives is a modern-classic Christmas pic

新增 40 道觀念題，讓你準備更加充分！ 搶進名校資訊類學系的最佳武器！ ◎以 Python 的運算思維與演算邏輯解析APCS公告試題 ◎針對各種程式追蹤、填空、除錯題型，模擬演算過程及變數值追蹤 ◎詳細說明【觀念題】的相關知識，並列出各選項對╱錯之理由 ◎完整架構解析【實作題】：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明 多元邏輯思考訓練 手腦並用強化程式語言運用 APCS(Advanced Placement Computer Science)是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，其目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力，及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效。APCS 考試類型包括：程式設計觀念題及程式設計實作題。 程式設計觀念題採單選題測驗，以運算思維、問題解決與程式設計概念為主。測驗題型包含：程式運行追蹤、填空、除錯、效能分析及基礎觀念理解等。觀念題如果需提供程式片段，會以C語言命題。重點包括：資料型態、常數與變數、全域及區域、流程控制、迴圈、函式、遞迴、陣列、結構，及基礎資料結構，以撰寫完整程式或副程式為主。 由於 Python 語言具備簡潔、易懂易學的特性，應用範圍亦廣及網頁設計、App 設計、遊戲設計、自動控制、生物科技、人工智慧、大數據…等領域，著實擁有入門程式語言的多項優點，因此本書採用 Python 語言來進行實作問題分析及程式碼撰寫。 本書提供 APCS 歷年公告試題的完整解答與分析。觀念題不僅清楚說明題意，並詳解各選項的對錯理由。另外對於需要程式執行過程追蹤、填空、除錯等程式片段的觀念題，書中一併提供完整程式碼及執行結果。而實作題方面則以解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明等架構完整解析。深信本書能指引應考者具備檢測 APCS 的經驗與強化解讀程式的實戰力。 為了因應新制的「程式識讀」，本次改版新增了 40 題的「Python 程式語言觀念題題庫」。筆者希望本書能引導各位讀者具備應試 APCS 的經驗與實戰能力的養成，並學會如何解析程式的程式實作的能力，進行有能力根據自己的創意思維，開發出各式各樣功能的軟體，而這也正是本書努力達成的目標。 新增 40 道觀念題，讓你準備更加充分！ 本書提供 APCS 歷年公告試題的完整解答與分析。觀念題不僅清楚說明題意，並詳解各選項的對錯理由。另外對於需要程式執行過程追蹤、填空、除錯等程式片段的觀念題，書中一

本期專題 華語語系研究再出發：混語、跨界、多聲交響專題論文001意外的先驅 －冷戰時期的文學調查、讀本政治與華語教學 Accidental Pioneer: Literary Surveys, the Politics of Readers, and Chinese Language Pedagogy during the Cold War 陳柏旭 Chen Po-His039從語言使用和心智系統探討台灣跨語世代 A Study of Taiwan’s Translingual Generation through Language Use and Mental Systems 林映彤 Lin Ying-Tung 、 詹斯閔 Chan Szu-Min075文學紀錄片《櫻之聲》的（非）跨語敘事 －論黃明川的史家角色與作者位置 The (Non) Translingual Narrative of the Literary Documentary Sound of Sakura: On Huang Ming-Chuan’s Role as a Historian and his Author Position 陳允元Chen Yun-Yuan113從詩句到詩行 －楊牧的迴行意識與定行詩節 From Verse to Line: Enjambement Consciousness and Fixed-Line Stanzas in Yang-Mu’s Poetry 林宇軒Lin Yu-Hsuan一般論文155論季麒光台灣園林書寫的時代意義與美學意涵 －以雷蒙・威廉斯「感覺結構」為主要進路之考察On the Temporal Significance and Aesthetic Dimensions of Chi Ch’i-kuang’s Writings on Taiwanese Garden: A Study through Raymond Williams’ “Structure(s) of Feelings” 王建國Wang Chien-Kuo199正眼看世界 －日治台灣新舊文學論戰帶動的時空認知變化 Facing the World with Observation: Chronotopic Transformations Driven by the New-Ol

◎愛，能讓苦難有重量，也能讓重量變成意義。◎母親的背影，寫下最真實的「即自由」。◎掙扎不是絕望，而是生命教會我們的另一種溫柔。沒有掙扎 只有爭(ㄓㄥ)乚(ㄧㄣˇ)No struggles Only structure & go家家有本難的唸經，每個人都有自己的人生課題，生命的意義倒底是什麼？你也在掙扎嗎？Every family has its own story, and every life presents its own unique lessons. What does life mean to you? Are you struggling to find your way?這是一個長期照顧者的故事，一段關於愛、成長與生命的旅程。長照悲歌？安樂死？一起爭(ㄓㄥ)乚(ㄧㄣˇ)吧！This is a long-term caregiver's journey of love and growth. It's about moving beyond the shadows of caregiving and the tough questions of life and death, to discover the hidden purpose within "struggle"―a concept deeply understood as both structure and go."十年前的一場意外，徹底改變了作者的家庭。父親因車禍腦傷，從此失去自理能力，母親則以無比的毅力與愛心，承擔了漫長的照顧責任。這段日子裡，作者同時面臨養育孩子與陪伴父母的壓力，心中無數次感到無力與迷惘。然而，在一次次掙扎之中，他逐漸明白，生命的價值並不在於逃避痛苦，而是在於如何面對它。母親以日復一日的付出證明，愛不求回報，愛能讓人堅強，而我也學會專注與自律，在有限的人生裡找到自己的位置――掙扎不是失敗，而是一種成長，要學會在自己的故事裡，看見愛與希望。◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263647275.pdf

Journey around the world to some of the most challenging and remote spots on Earth in this stunningly illustrated book that celebrates human ingenuity, community, and the people who call these places home.Would you be lonely living atop a steep, snowbound mountain or bored in a tiny island village? Could you find your way home through a dense jungle or a blinding desert sandstorm? Our planet has many places where everyday life is made difficult by severe climates, isolation, or natural forces such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Yet in these secluded locations, families learn how to band together and rely on each other, and this spirit of teamwork helps to sustain extreme living.Master of cut-paper collage artwork Giles Laroche transports readers to the world’s most extreme places through his exquisite illustrations and succinct explorations of what it takes to survive and thrive there.

Inspired by artist Paul Klee’s quote, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk,” this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing.What would you do if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it around on the page, as fun as playing a game, or as exciting as setting out on an adventure? The answer is, you would spend all your time drawing, just like the author and illustrator of this book, Marion Deuchars! Featuring more than one hundred drawing prompts, Take a Line for a Walk takes the pressure out of being creative by turning every drawing into a game.Having spent decades at the drawing board, Marion Deuchars knows exactly how to make art fun and easy. Whether it’s drawing a line with the hiccups, playing a visual game of cat and mouse, or walking your line around a maze of busy streets, Deuchars has endless suggestions for how to start a drawing.Without having to worry about what to draw, or what the results might be, young artists can

Colour over 45 pages of adorable little monsters in this super-cute colouring book.Enter an adorable colouring world where little monsters have big fun!Get ready for a monstrously good time! Mangatopia: Little Monsters invites you into a charming universe where fiendishly sweet creatures romp and revel in everyday adventures. Colour your way through cozy scenes of giggling goblins on the playground, book-loving beasties, ice cream-obsessed imps and snow globe-loving yetis – all brought to life in irresistibly cute kawaii and chibi manga styles.- Enjoy more than 45 pages of delightful monster mayhem- Bring each playful scene to life with crayons, markers or gel pensWith these whimsical critters soaring through space, getting carried away by bubble baths, picnicking in parks and more, Mangatopia: Little Monsters promises hours of colouring joy for artists of all ages!

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a hugely popular bestselling children's author. "I, Victor Frankenstein, will explore unknown powers, and unfold to the world the deepest mysteries of creation..."Driven by a boundless ambition to create life itself, young scientist Victor Frankenstein creates his own being from stitched-together body parts. But when he succeeds in bringing his creature to life, the result is horrific; a towering, hideous-bodied monster with the innocent soul of a newborn child.Spurned by its creator and rejected by society, the initially gentle creature turns on its maker and wreaks a trail of vengeful murder and tragedy. The original work of horror/science fiction abridged for today's young readers.

本書是一則節奏明快、幽默十足的現代童話。故事中的小熊只想安靜地讀他剛拿到的新書，卻從早到晚不停有人敲門——熟悉的童話角色一個接一個登場，只為了討一碗香噴噴的粥。門鈴聲此起彼落，耐心也逐漸被消磨殆盡。當最不受歡迎的角色現身，小熊終於得想個辦法，替自己找回片刻清靜。本書由 Laura Mucha 與插畫家 Marc Boutavant 攜手創作，以重複句型與誇張情境帶出閱讀的樂趣與解決問題的巧思。畫面細節豐富，笑點自然流露，是一本能讓孩子與大人一同會心一笑的圖畫書。Porridge Please!A laugh-out-loud, modern fairy tale featuring all our favourite characters and one little bear who just wants the hullabaloo to stop so he can read his book in peace!All day long, fairy tale characters have been knocking on Bear's door. They all want his scrumptious porridge. But Bear just wants to read his brand new book.Knock, knock, knock! Porridge, please!Who’s at the door now? No, no, no… not the Big Bothersome Wolf!A riotously funny modern fairy tale by award-winning Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant about problem solving, the love of books … and porridge!

A coastal tale full of humor, hijinks, and heart from the creators ofMy Lighthouse, former member of Rend Collective Ali Gilkeson andNew York Timesbestselling illustrator Lee Wildish.“Son, it’s not our job as lighthouse keepers to decide who does and who does not deserve the light. Our job is to shine the light, no matter what.”Fynn is an expert on light—after all, he's lived under a giant lightbulb his whole life. Fynn's father never turns off the big switch at the top of their lighthouse, but Fynn is pretty sure he knows a better way to do things. When Dad nips down to the corner store, Fynn seizes his chance to save energy by keeping the light on only for deserving vessels. Fynn's dad will be so proud . . . or will he?

Jump-start your baby's exposure to first words using the five new books in volume three of the bestselling Our Little Library series--the perfect gift for newborns and baby showers! Designed by a professional watercolor artist and licensed speech therapist, Our Little Library Vol. 3 includes five new board books that feature charming watercolor illustrations and foundational first words that will help you build your child's vocabulary. The durable materials and small book size also make them perfect for your baby's little hands. Our Little Library Vol. 3 includes five board books that feature foundational words in the following categories: SportsSpaceDinosaursTrucksBugs The back of each board book in this first word series also includes a "seek and find" activity to help parents encourage their little ones to learn to identify the pictures on the page. Created by speech therapist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, author of the bestselling box sets Our Little Adventures and Our Little Library, th

Now in paperback! Best friends Drag and Rex are back to cook up oodles more fun in the second book in a charming buddy series that reads like a modern FROG AND TOAD.Drag is a devoted, daring, and dreamy dragon. Rex is a precise, practical, and patient T. Rex. Together, they always have tons of fun.Whether it’s coming up with the perfect Valentine’s Day present, making the tricky decision of what to cook for dinner, or helping remember that really important thing that’s just out of reach, as a team, they can face down any challenge. It's great to have a friend you can count on!Sweet and Silly, the second book in the Drag and Rex series, features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they giggle along with the silly antics of their favorite new friends.