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An ideal introduction to the pioneering life of Beatrix Potter, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. This stylish mini-hardback takes readers on a fascinating journey through Beatri

Meet the world’s greatest heroes, as drawn by the world’s greatest creatorsAn introduction to Doctor Strange for the youngest superfans―featuring art by legendary artist Steve Ditko!Power into action

★★★★★【Dart】、【Google御用】★★★★★ 利用開發Web專案學會一門新的Google專屬語言 其實從html/css/javascript開發網頁的路走來，一直到支援MVC的框架，你是否覺得需要一個很完整符合Web UI的語言才使得上力？而學習到Dart之後終於感受到這個完整性。 Dart是由Google公司推出的現代化程式語言，它以簡單、高效、可擴充為開發目標，將強大的新語言特性與熟悉的語言構造組合成清晰、讀取的語法，並提供很多語法糖來保證以更少的程式量完成指定功能。 Dart不僅是一門語言，Dart 的各種開放原始碼專案和Pub 套件管理工具幫助開發人員變得更有生產力。舉例來說，開發者可以使用Pub 獲得與JavaScript 互動操作的能力、Web UI 框架、單元測試庫、用於遊戲開發的庫及使用Dart語言開發的Flutter跨平台移動UI框架等。 本書平鋪直述，沒有冗長的說明，一開始就切入了Dart的核心，並且充分說明了Angular的特性，不管是在和JavaScript的互動操作，Web UI架構，又或是開發後的單元測試以及主流網頁遊戲的函數庫等。而最大受眾的行動UI開發上，更有完整的大量函數庫支援，網頁開發已進入全新里程，學應用不如學語言，利用開發Web專案學會一門新的Google專屬語言，讓你在求職求學的路上比別人更強一個層級。 本書重點 ✪在Windows、MacOS及Linux上安裝及設定dart執行環境 ✪Dart的資料型態、函數、運算子、運算元 ✪Dart的流程控制，物件導向、類別、異常，泛型、函數庫操作 ✪Dart的非同步、Future、Stream及生成器函數 ✪Dart的多執行緒、Isolate、循環、可呼叫類別、擴充方法、中繼資料 ✪Dart的服務端開發，shelf框架、Angular框架 ✪Dart的材質化元件庫 ✪完整實作專案貫通全書所有的觀念 適合讀者 ★所有Dart初學者、Angular愛好者、Flutter開發人員

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Explore the ups and downs of gravity in this introduction to physical science by a trusted nonfiction team. What happens to a ball when it rolls off a table? It falls to the floor. Why doesn't the ball keep rolling straight ahead or fly up off the table? The answer is gravity. From density to inertia to free fall, David A. Adler skillfully explains how this invisible, but all too real force operates and what it means for our daily lives. Notable science experiments by Sir Isaac Newton and astronaut David R. Scott are covered. Also included are activities for kids to test at home and in the classroom. Anna Raff's bright and humorous artwork helps breakdown the concepts in a kid-friendly way. Vetted by a physicist, this fact-filled primer includes a glossary.

Improve children’s writing and teach them valuable life skills at home using creative real-life writing activities. The colorful illustrations provide fun and simple writing exercises to show children how diverse and innovative writing in today’s world can be.Real-World Writing for Today’s Kids includes nine creative writing units that help children practice real-world writing. Plus, each unit includes engaging art and hands-on activities that demonstrate how writing is used to solve problems, express ideas, inspire, and help people.Each writing topic includes:A guided introduction that demonstrates how to write about each theme.Writing examples and practice activities that explain how to write about each theme.Inspirational messages and career ideas to motivate children and help them understand how writing is used in the real world.Real-world writing activities include:Bumper sticker messaging and artPersuasive fundraising letterMovie reviewHow to write an emailPet-care directionsChil

Improve children’s writing and teach them valuable life skills at home using creative real-life writing activities. The colorful illustrations provide fun and simple writing exercises to show children how diverse and innovative writing in today’s world can be.Real-World Writing for Today’s Kids includes nine creative writing units that help children practice real-world writing. Plus, each unit includes engaging art and hands-on activities that demonstrate how writing is used to solve problems, express ideas, inspire, and help people.Each writing topic includes:A guided introduction that demonstrates how to write about each theme.Writing examples and practice activities that explain how to write about each theme.Inspirational messages and career ideas to motivate children and help them understand how writing is used in the real world.Real-world writing activities include:Bumper sticker messaging and artPersuasive fundraising letterMovie reviewHow to write an emailPet-care directionsChil

Improve children’s writing and teach them valuable life skills at home using creative real-life writing activities. The colorful illustrations provide fun and simple writing exercises to show children how diverse and innovative writing in today’s world can be.Real-World Writing for Today’s Kids includes nine creative writing units that help children practice real-world writing. Plus, each unit includes engaging art and hands-on activities that demonstrate how writing is used to solve problems, express ideas, inspire, and help people.Each writing topic includes:A guided introduction that demonstrates how to write about each theme.Writing examples and practice activities that explain how to write about each theme.Inspirational messages and career ideas to motivate children and help them understand how writing is used in the real world.Real-world writing activities include:Bumper sticker messaging and artPersuasive fundraising letterMovie reviewHow to write an emailPet-care directionsChil

本書從初學者角度出發，通過通俗易懂的語言、豐富多彩的實例，詳細介紹了使用PHP進行網絡開發應該掌握的各方面技術。全書分為4篇共25章：基礎知識篇包括初識PHP、PHP環境搭建和開發工具、PHP語言基礎、流程控制語句、字符串操作、正則表達式、PHP數組、PHP與Web頁面交互、PHP與JavaScript交互以及日期和時間；核心技術篇包括Cookie與Session、圖形圖像處理技術、文件系統、面向對象、PHP加密技術、MySQL數據庫基礎、phpMyAdmin圖形化管理工具、PHP操作MySQL數據庫、PDO數據庫抽象層以及ThinkPHP框架；高級應用篇包括Smarty模板技術、PHP與XML技術以及PHP與Ajax技術；項目實戰篇包括應用Smarty模板開發電子商務網站和應用ThinkPHP框架開發編程e學網等內容。書中的所有知識點都結合具體實例進行介紹，涉及的程序代碼均附以詳細的注釋，讀者可以輕鬆領會PHP程序開發的精髓，快速提高開發技能。本書既可作為Web開發入門者的自學用書，也可作為高等院校相關專業的教學參考書，還可供開發人員查閱和參考。

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through Vietnam! Discover a deserted island, witness the loan of a magnificent gift, behold an unusual challenge between friends and take part in an epic search for something rare. Experience the heartwarming display of selfless love, and the timely arrival of an unlikely hero.These legends are more than just stories; they inspire us to think of others before ourselves, and to make the best use of what we have. With their timeless themes and enduring popularity, these folktales will keep you spellbound for years to come.Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:準備好踏上驚心動魄的越南之旅吧！ 探索一座荒島，目睹精美禮物的借出，目睹朋友之間不尋常的挑戰，並參加史詩般的尋找稀有物品的活動。 體驗感人至深的無私之愛，以及一位意想不到的英雄的及時到來。這些傳說不僅僅是故事。 它們激勵我們先考慮他人，然後充

Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through Vietnam! Discover a deserted island, witness the loan of a magnificent gift, behold an unusual challenge between friends and take part in an epic search for something rare. Experience the heartwarming display of selfless love, and the timely arrival of an unlikely hero.These legends are more than just stories; they inspire us to think of others before ourselves, and to make the best use of what we have. With their timeless themes and enduring popularity, these folktales will keep you spellbound for years to come.Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:準備好踏上驚心動魄的越南之旅吧！ 探索一座荒島，目睹精美禮物的借出，目睹朋友之間不尋常的挑戰，並參加史詩般的尋找稀有物品的活動。 體驗感人至深的無私之愛，以及一位意想不到的英雄的及時到來。這些傳說不僅僅是故事。 它們激勵我們先考慮他人，然後充

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

A gentle retelling of C. S. Lewis’s classic bestseller, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, perfect for storytime with the youngest readers! Now available for the first time ever as a board book, a whole new generation of readers will fall in love with The Chronicles of Narnia in this abridged retelling of C.S. Lewis’s most beloved classic. With simple text paired with bright illustrations by Joey Chou, this is a must-have board book for a young child’s first library – a perfect introduction to the world of Narnia for very young readers.Since its original publication over seventy years ago, this story about four children who step through a wardrobe door and find the magical land of Narnia has delighted readers of all ages. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been made into a blockbuster movie and an acclaimed play and has been read by over 100 million people around the world.

An introduction to geography, which is all about how the world affects people, and how people affect the world.The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It's battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This book helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for the better. Geography is a HUGE subject area that deals with so much more than map-making, rocks, and town planning. This book unpicks how an awareness of geography helps people think about how important the world around us is, from the landscape we live on to the relationships between entire countries.Part of the award-winning 'for Beginners' series, which explains big subjects to kids in late primary and early secondary education. Each book outlines what those subjects are about, which big questions experts are grappling with, and what jobs people who study them might go on to do.Part of the award-win

本書全面介紹Vue.js+Node.js全端開發所使用的新技術，包括MongoDB、Express、Vue.js 3、Node.js、Naive UI、md-editor-v3、Nginx、basic-auth、JavaScript、TypeScript等開放原始碼技術堆疊，基礎知識包括了資料儲存、模組、測試、緩衝區、事件處理、檔案處理、HTTP程式設計、元件、範本、指令、監聽器、運算式、事件、表單、HTTP用戶端等內容，是市面上介紹全端開發內容最豐富的書籍。本書也附帶了最新技術的實例，並且用度由淺入深，層層推進的方式引導讀者。結合了理論和實用性，具有較強的實作性。這些基礎知識既能滿足當前企業級應用的開發需求，又可以極大地減輕開發者的負擔。本書所介紹的技術及知識點可說走在時代的前線，加上大量的範例，讀者可知其然並知其所以然，不但能拓展視野，更可以提升職場競爭能力。內容介紹本書共28章，概要說明如下： 第1章為概述，介紹Vue.js+Node.js全端開發架構所涉及的核心技術堆疊及週邊技術堆疊的組成。 第2~8章為Node.js的基礎及進階，介紹Node.js的基礎及核心內容。 第9~1章為Express的基礎及進階，介紹Expres的基礎及核心內容。 第12~15章為MongoDB的基礎及進階，介紹MongoDB的基礎及核心內容。 第16~24章為 Vue.js 的基礎及進階，介紹Vue.js的基礎及核心內容。 第25~28章為實戰，演示如何從0開始實作一個綜合實戰案例——新聞頭條。特色本書具備以下特色： 知識面廣。無論是前端的Vue.js、Naive UI、md-editor-v3、basicauth、JavaScript、TypeScript，還是後端的MongoDB、Node.js、Express、Nginx，本書均有涉及。 版本新穎。本書所涉及的技術版本均為目前新版本。 案例豐富。全書共計89個基礎知識實例和4個綜合實戰案例。 全端開發。熟習本書，可以掌握全端開發技能。

As featured in Vogue, WSJ. Magazine, New Yorker, New York Times Styles, Town & Country, People, and D la República A stunning tribute to one of fashion’s most iconic and enduring collaborations Evident from their first photoshoot in 1987, legendary photographer Steven Meisel’s images of Linda Evangelista, one of the original 'supermodels' of the 1980s, are the result of a remarkable creative symbiosis between photographer and muse. Featuring more than 180 images shot over the course of twenty-five years, this long-awaited book chronicles Meisel’s constantly evolving vision of Evangelista, pictured in a vast range of imaginative narrative contexts.Art directed by Jason Duzansky, the book includes an introduction by fashion editor William Norwich, which tells the story of their friendship and situates it in the wider context of the fashion industry. With gorgeous reproductions and packaged in a luxurious cloth case, this extraordinary title is Meisel’s first retrospective monograph.

Timekeepers小隊這次前往古希臘，阻止壞蛋DeLay破壞首屆奧林匹克運動會！雅典與斯巴達即將衝突升級，歷史危在旦夕。Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories to discover amazing people and events that shaped our world.Tag along with the Timekeepers in these history-themed adventure stories for 7 to 9 years olds that will help readers discover the amazing people and events that shaped our world. With a collection of adventures that span all of history, The Timekeepers series is perfect for any adventure lover. Meet the Timekeepers, a secret organization of kids who keep the course of history on track - and history needs them! A villain called DeLay is set on causing chaos. When the hands on their special watches start to spin backwards, the Timekeepers know that DeLay has been up to no good, and it's up to them to put things right. This children's chapter book series offers: - An introduction to history in a way that blends a fun story with real facts, and also includes a non-fiction section with additional i

《Arts Styles of the Future：A Non-Technical Introduction to AI Drawing》結合AI與藝術的多元性。書中用淺顯語言，展現AI在藝術創作的可能，啟發科技或藝術愛好者新的靈感。涵蓋肖像藝術、室內設計到抽象表現主義，並以AI視角敘述，描繪新詮釋的永續發展目標，同時展示AI在藝術應用如UI/UX設計等，讓讀者感受AI與藝術的魅力。跨越科技與藝術的界限，我們邀請你共同踏上由AI揭示的藝術探索新境界。《Arts Styles of the Future：A Non-Technical Introduction g 》是一本為讀者打開AI與藝術交織世界大門的指南。在輕鬆易懂的語境中，本書向讀者展現生成式AI在藝術創作上無窮的可能性，並且所有精彩繪圖作品，都由知名的AI繪圖工具Midjourney創作。本書從AI對食物描繪的創新觀點出發，漸進式地導引讀者進入AI在動物描繪、肖像藝術，甚至時尚與室內設計領域的突破性實踐。你將有機會欣賞到機械風格、超寫實的環境描繪，到抽象表現主義與線條藝術等多元風格的混搭。此外，AI如何巧妙地以藝術的形式，生動展現城市氣溫與交通工具的美學，也將淋漓盡致地呈現在你眼前。在書的後半部分，我們顛覆傳統框架，以AI的獨特視角敘述全新的故事，喚醒讀者內在的童趣，並以多元風格描繪對永續發展目標(SDGs)的詮釋。在最終章節，本書展現了AI在藝術領域無邊際的應用，從印章、戒指、彩繪玻璃風格，到立體紙藝，甚至延伸至iPhone、UI/UX設計等多種應用。《Arts Styles of the Future：A Non-Technical Introduction to AI Drawing》邀請你進入AI與藝術的美麗交融之旅。無論你是藝術愛好者還是科技愛好者，都能在其中找到共鳴與to AI Drawing新的啟發。讓我們一起探索AI與藝術交織的多彩世界，感受到藝術原來可以如此接近，並引領我們走向創意與美感的新領域。

From Laura Gehl, author One Big Pair of Underwear and Goat Wants to Eat, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about three animal friends on their first snow day! Cat sees snow. Dog cannot blow the snow. Pig is slow in the snow. Can they still have fun in the snow? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Cat Sees Snow was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn six

C++是以C作為基本的架構，並將C語言中較容易造成程式撰寫錯誤的語法加以改進。此外，C++也導入物件導向程式設計（Object-Oriented Programming）的概念，會讓程式設計的工作更加容易修改，這使得C++在大型程式的開發上極為有利，目前所看到的大型遊戲許多都是以C++程式語言來進行開發。本書定位為適合初學者的C++程式設計入門書，因此本書講述的內容以基礎語法為主，再導入一些簡單的流程控制、陣列與字串及函數基本觀念，期許學習者可以透過有趣且多樣的簡易範例小程式，輕鬆學會C++程式語言的入門語法。精彩篇幅如下：● 我的第一個C++程式● 變數與常數● 基本資料型態● 運算式與運算子● 流程控制● 陣列與字串● 函數● C++的常用函數庫

本書的學習重點 ‧看懂與撰寫PHP程式碼 ‧將資料儲存於MySQL資料庫 ‧制訂每位網站訪客專屬的網頁內容 ‧建立CMS或社群網路 本書介紹的技巧 ‧內容管理 ‧註冊會員 ‧上傳圖像與其他類型的媒體 ‧留言與按讚 本書提供的線上支援 ‧範例程式碼與實務案例 ‧線上練習題：www.phpandmysql.com ‧額外的參考資料 歡迎你和我們一起以更巧妙的方式學習PHP&MySQL。 Facebook、Wikipedia和WordPress等等世界領先的網站，都是使用PHP語言來支持其網站營運所需的程式設計。PHP網頁伺服器的特色之一是讓網站利用MySQL資料庫儲存的內容，針對每位網站訪客提供客製化的網頁內容。 本書採用簡明、視覺化的說明方式，輔以小型的範例程式碼，讓讀者更容易學會以PHP和MySQL語言開發網站和網站所需要的功能，例如，讓訪客能註冊會員、建立與編輯文章、上傳圖像、管理個人資料、留言或「按讚」等等。 本書作者的其他暢銷著作 《HTML&CSS：網站設計建置優化之道》 www.htmlandcssbook.com 《JavaScript & JQuery：網站互動設計程式進化之道》 www.javascriptbook.com

Throughout the centuries, people have recounted tales of a legendary magistrate known as Justice Bao! Never letting anything stand in the way of his pursuit for truth and justice, Justice Bao was a clever and upright official who never failed to solve his cases. He was liked by all who sought justice, and feared by criminals everywhere.In this second book of Justice Bao's adventures, you will discover the keen intelligence and masterful skill of a well-respected figure who remains a household name in many parts of the world!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

包青天有英文兒童版啦！ Pop! Lit for Kids系列改編東西方耳熟能詳的經典，讓小孩也能輕鬆閱讀，快樂認識這些世界各地的名著。Throughout the centuries, people have recounted tales of a legendary magistrate known as Justice Bao! Never letting anything stand in the way of his pursuit for truth and justice, Justice Bao was a clever and upright official who never failed to solve his cases. He was liked by all who sought justice, and feared by criminals everywhere.In this second book of Justice Bao's adventures, you will discover the keen intelligence and masterful skill of a well-respected figure who remains a household name in many parts of the world!Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.

Tag's greatest enemy has returned to Perodia!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The Shadow has come back to Perodia! Skull, his evil army of rats, and The Shadow are now hiding in secret as they plan their next move. Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to find The Shadow quickly before it turns the creatures of Valor Wood into its army of spies. But their friend Bod is still trapped in the Underland! Can Tag and his friends rescue Bod before it’s too late? The Shadow’s dark magic is growing stronger…With nonstop action and adventure, this fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and will have younger readers on the edge of their seats!

This book offers a glimpse into the wide-ranging 50-year career of the internationally renowned Hong Kong photographer/designer through his work in collages and photomontages. From his early album covers when he was an art director/designer for the music industry in New York, Los Angeles and London in the 1970’s, through his diverse international assignments and personal works, to his most recent exhibition in Hong Kong. The story encompasses the long journey from cut-and-paste collages to the computer-composited photomontages of dreamscapes in this Carnival of Dreams.In his introduction titled ‘The Man from Everywhere’, Pico Iyer writes: “For decades now, Basil Pao has been the global eye through which I’ve taken in almost every country, as clearly as the world within… I never know where to place Basil; I can’t get my head around him. Album-designer, loving father, covert Chan master—21st century Renaissance man—Basil is always bringing the many worlds inside him together to create so

A fun pop-up and flaps board book to introduce curious little ones to favorite forest animalsSearch through the forest and find the enchanting animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Look up in the trees, down to the forest floor, and behind the leafy shrubs and bushes, and discover the animals hiding in the forest. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises popping up from the pages: a noisy woodpecker tapping on an oak tree; an adorable fawn staying safe in the undergrowth; a pillbug, earthworm, stag beetle, and spider beneath the leaves on the forest floor; three fox cubs snuggling in their underground den; and a beady-eyed owl resting in a pine tree. Simple information about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it an engaging and easy introduction to the topic of forest animals and their homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautif

Earth needs protecting and we can help, too. If we all work together, there's lots we can do. Recycling our rubbish, not throwing away,means things can be used in a different way!Follow six families throughout the day to show the things we can all do around the house to live in a more environmentally concious way.Artwork from bestselling illustrator Frann Preston-Gannon will bring a smile of recognition to parents' faces everywhere and captures the unique loving bond at the heart of every family.

A witty introduction to the Louvre’s many masterpieces, told from the perspective of the subjects themselves – including resident superstar Mona Lisa.Millions of people visit the Louvre Museum every year to gaze and gawp at its all-star art collection. But there’s one star who gets a lot more attention than anyone else – and her very own special queuing system, if you can believe it! Well, the Louvre’s many other masterpieces aren’t too happy about being overshadowed – and they’re here to tell everyone what makes them just as worthy of the Mona Lisa’s teeming crowds.With a focus on portraits and other person-centred artworks, Mona Lisa and the Others reveals the stories behind some of the Louvre Museum’s most famous artworks. Napoleon Bonaparte takes readers behind the scenes at his own coronation; the Venus de Milo explains what happened to her missing arms; the Seated Scribe lets slip some gossip about the ancient Egyptian royal family; and Madame le Brun has a polite moan about jugg

This beautiful colouring book is a lovely way to discover paintings by famous artists, including van Gogh, Gauguin, Klimt, Matisse and more. With 15 different pictures and styles to choose from, it has something for everyone and every mood. Produced in association with The National Gallery, London, each painting is shown in full colour alongside a line drawing to colour in.Short texts give key information and intriguing facts about each painting, while internet links lead to more information online.

This edited volume is intended to showcase the breadth and depth of the collaborative intellectual enterprise that the Asian Barometer Survey (ABS) network has built up over the past two decades. To commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the ABS, we invited ABS partners to contribute their intellectual findings to this edited volume. Except for the introduction, this volume consists of twenty-seven chapters divided into two sections. The first part of the book contains eleven chapters that are based on previously published studies and are updated based on the latest ABS data. The second part of the book focuses on issues specific to each country or autonomous territory and consists of sixteen chapters. Among the topics discussed are potential threats to third-wave democracies, evolving ideology in one-party states, cases of denied democracy, and peculiar challenges faced by long-term democracies. The contributors are the indispensable partners that have made the ABS possible over the

由淺入深詳細講解深度瞭解融會貫通 不一樣的物件導向軟體技術與教學用書！ 不一樣的Visual Basic.NET程式設計技術與教學用書！ Visual Basic.NET是目前最受歡迎的應用程式軟體開發工具。最常用來開發商務應用程式系統以及商務資料庫應用系統(包含：Windows桌面應用程式系統、Client/Server應用程式系、2-Tiers/3-Tiers/N-Tiers資料庫應用程式系統、雲端大型資料庫商務系統…)！ 本書詳細講解與教導讀者及程式開發人員如何使用Visual Basic.NET結合 .NET Framework的物件與元件來開發各類實用的物件/元件/應用/商務系統程式。從教導讀者Visual Basic.NET各種內建的視覺化元件以及Microsoft .NET Framework的各種功能強大的應用物件類別與工具開始，到開發設計多功能與實用的商務與系統自定物件(User Defined Object Class)、到商務應用物件(Application Object Class)以及各種套裝化的商務元件、本書更將教導讀者如何使用VB.NET結合Chart元件規劃各類商務應用系統最需要的統計圖表應用程式！一直到如何運用VB.NET結合Office Excel/Word元件來開發各類試算表與Word文件的應用程式。

From Laura Gehl, author One Big Pair of Underwear and Goat Wants to Eat, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about a thrilling game of hide-and-seek between three animal friends.Cat is it. Dog can hide. Frog can hide. Can Cat find Dog and Frog?Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Dog Can Hide was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own?

A brilliantly witty introduction to comparisons and opposites, illustrated by the winner of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award.These children and animals are all very different to each other. Some are big, some are small. Some are gentle, some are rough. Everyone is playful, but who’s the best at hiding? One thing’s certain: they all love a good bedtime story!Shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Picture Book Award, this is the perfect book for little ones who are just beginning to make sense of their place in the world. Karl Newson has created a simple, funny and heart-warming text, which is perfectly matched by Kate Hindley’s charming, brilliantly witty artwork, filled with detail.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free “Stories Aloud” audio recording. Just scan the QR code and listen along!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website."Newson and Hindley celebrate differences using simple but wonderfully effective opposites and comparisons, with

Brain Quest, America's #1 educational brand with more than 57 million copies in print, is now for babies! My First Brain Quest board books introduce essential early learning concepts and foundational vocabulary using engaging visuals and Brain Quest's signature question and answer format.From the rain in the sky to the grass at their feet, help your child understand the world around them with the guidance of this fun and exciting introduction to science!My First Brain Quest: First Words: Science Around Us introduces babies and toddlers to more than 100 STEM-related vocabulary words in their world—in the backyard, at the doctor's office, at the beach. Each scene features labeled illustrated objects as well as brief captions that help to introduce STEM concepts and help put into context, alongside questions that encourage conversation between reader and child. Children have fun naming, counting, and comparing.

An official Minecraft illustrated children’s gaming adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers and kids who love video games!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book!Emmy and Birch go on an adventure to take to the sky with this Young Reader book, the only official levelled reader series based on Minecraft, the world's best-selling video game!Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun for fans ages 4 to 7. They’ll get a great introduction to the game through the adventures of two young players, Emmy and Birch—and their tame wolf Byte—who are new to the world of Minecraft but always ready to explore.This time, Birch wants to go flying more than anything. Emmy has an idea for getting the right materials but it is going to be an incredible journey.Look for these other great Minecraft titles:• Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) 9780755500444• Survival Mode! (Minecraft) 9780755500451• Escape From the Nether

Brand new from the bestselling team behind Horrible Histories! It's time to delve into the totally true (sort of) and incredibly intriguing pages of William the Conqueror's Secret Diary. Terry Deary steps into the mind of one of history's most annihilating kings, bringing you William the Conqueror's thoughts on: the Normans! England! Matilda! the French! military! the Church! battles! Hastings! Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries of the most extraordinary (and Horrible) characters of all time will blow your mind. Horrible Histories' Secret Diaries are the perfect introduction to important figures from history.Fully illustrated throughout and told from the character's (sometimes delusional) point of view, each diary reveals the (quite likely) inner workings of their minds during the events that shaped their lives. Covering key moments in William's life and the history of the Middle Ages, the Secret Diary of William the Conqueror reveals his: ascension to the Duke of Normandy relations wi

Search through the Amazon Rainforest and find incredible animals in this exciting lift-the-flap pop-up book for little ones.Climb through the layers of the busy rainforest and discover lots of animals along the way. Babies and toddlers will love lifting the big flaps to find five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages: a hungry anteater searching the forest floor for a snack, a spotted jaguar lounging on a tree branch over a busy river, a slithery snake winding its way through the leafy trees, a beautiful hummingbird sipping nectar from a pretty flower, and a playful monkey climbing to the treetops. Simple facts about habitats and animal life are carefully woven throughout the book, making it a fun and easy introduction to the topic of rainforest homes. The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the beautiful pop-up scenes will surprise and delight curious preschoolers. With the help of parents and caregivers, toddlers will have fun turning the sturdy

When I think of my life, I imagine you at the centre.Frances is a university student in Dublin. Cool-headed and observant, she spends most of her time with her best friend – and ex-girlfriend – Bobbi. On meeting Melissa, a well-known writer, and her actor husband Nick, the pair enter a world of sophisticated parties and holidays abroad. But when Frances and Nick grow unexpectedly close, she is forced to confront the reality that her actions have always had consequences.With an introduction by director Lenny Abrahamson and featuring iconic images from the show, Conversations with Friends: The Scripts contains the complete screenplays of the acclaimed television drama based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling debut novel.‘An utter joy to watch, as well as an audacious conversation-starter.’ Telegraph‘If you’re looking for a love story to leave you warm and fuzzy, as well as broken-hearted all at once, then you’ve got it in spades right here.’ Metro‘One of the best new shows of the year.’ Time‘

This lavish visual history—featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrations—is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons—the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good.Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens—and their dragons—come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the

Join fisherman Finn and his dog, Skip, on their third adventure in this illustrated story book for young children, that teaches them about climate change and what they can do to help.It’s Skip’s birthday and Finn has planned an exciting surprise for him―a trip in a hot-air balloon. As they lift off the ground and rise above the clouds, they think that this birthday adventure couldn’t have gotten off to a better start. But when a bird snatches Finn’s hat and goggles from him, a wild chase ensues. As they land on a small rocky island, they find that the bird has made a nest out of Finn’s things. An encounter with a local scientist reveals the surprising plight of these feathered friends….This book is an important introduction to the environmental concerns facing our wildlife, featuring colorful illustrations and an engaging, light-hearted storyline, drawn and written by Brendan Kearney. Grown-ups and children will enjoy reading together and following the story of Finn and Skip. They'll f