Computer Technology and Computer Programming

開發快速、安全的系統 「《Programming Rust》作者使用大量的程式範例和專案來解釋Rust如何運作，如果你用過其他語言來設計系統，本書可讓你快速熟悉Rust。」 ―Carol Nichols 《The Rust Programming Language》共同作者，Integer 32, LLC共同創辦人 系統程式是所有計算系統的基礎，為了編寫「性能敏感型」程式，程式設計師使用的語言，必須能夠控制記憶體、處理器時間和其他系統資源。Rust系統設計語言結合這些控制功能與現代系統，能抓到廣泛的錯誤種類，包括記憶體管理錯誤，以及執行緒資料爭用。 如果你是經驗老到的系統程式設計師，這本實用的指南教導你如何使用Rust來縮小性能與安全性之間的差距。Jim Blandy、Jason Orendorff與Leonora Tindall將展示如何使用Rust的功能來控制記憶體和處理器的使用，結合可預測的性能、記憶體安全、可信賴的並行程序。 本書的主題包括： ‧Rust的基本資料型態，以及所有權和借用等核心概念 ‧使用trait與泛型來寫出靈活的、有效率的程式 ‧編寫快速的、多執行緒的、無資料爭用的多執行緒程式 ‧Rust的主力工具：closure、iterator與非同步設計 ‧集合、字串與文字、輸入與輸出、巨集、unsafe程式碼，以及外部函式介面 新修訂的版本涵蓋Rust 2021版。

【我的STEAM遊戲書】系列 科學｜科技｜工程｜數學 觀察探索、邏輯思考、創新突破 關鍵能力養成．創造未來無限可能 ★ 分科設計，S、T、E、A、M面面俱到 科學Science、科技Technology、工程Engineering、數學Math 是所有理科生必備的基礎知識，也是現行科學教育的焦點。 本系列以S、T、E、M為各書主題，外加優秀的視覺設計， 在潛移默化中達成美感教育Art。

小龍情緒一激動，連火都快噴出來了！這本互動硬頁書運用特別的「百葉窗」效果，只要翻頁，角色的表情或場景就會神奇變化，彷彿施了魔法般讓孩子驚喜連連。故事中，小龍與朋友們在各種情境中展現情緒轉變，讓孩子從中感受情緒變化與同理心。畫風鮮明，結合簡潔趣味文字，是親子共讀的好選擇。Dragon is so clumsy with his feelings, watch how he almost starts a fire when he gets angry! Clever paper technology will amaze young children as they watch the scenes change as if by magic. The perfect boredom-buster for when you can't get outdoors, and a wonderful way of sparking children's imagination. Watch Dragon and his magical friends as their faces and scenes change, thanks to Venetian window paper technology.With a winning combination of bold, expressive artwork and engaging text, this interactive, bright, bold board book is sure to become a household favourite! The Little Faces board book series encourages children to get involved with the animal characters and the situations they're in, while offering a playful, funny story. Simply by turning the page, the special paper movement causes the animals' faces to change or a scene to transform quic

★ 看懂設計史，從工藝美術到數位時代全收錄★ 經典設計×大師×風格，一次完整掌握150年演變★ 大量精美圖像，從家具到建築全面呈現★ 設計迷必收的視覺百科與靈感寶庫我們每天都生活在設計之中——椅子的曲線、餐具的形狀、城市的建築輪廓，背後都藏著一段段關於美學與時代的故事。《Design》帶領讀者穿越設計發展的長河，從工藝美術運動、包浩斯到當代數位設計，探索不同時代如何以設計回應生活與技術的變化。本書以豐富圖像為核心，呈現家具、海報、字體、建築與產品設計的經典之作，並透過時間軸與設計師介紹，串聯出清晰脈絡。從威廉．莫里斯到法蘭克．洛伊．萊特，每一位設計師都在重新定義「美」與「功能」。這不只是一本設計史，更是一場關於創意如何改變世界的視覺旅程。Celebrate the history of design with this stunning visual guide What makes a truly good design? This comprehensive reference guide explores the evolution of design through the key designers, manufacturers, objects, and the movements they inspired - from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.Design is all around us, from the chairs we use at work, to the crockery we eat on and the cars we drive. The pages of this book are packed with fabulous images of objects, technology, prints, buildings, and interiors that will help you explore the fascinating history of design movements, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular. This glorious an

慶祝《大數據預測行銷》榮獲109年金書獎暢銷增訂版特別增加2021最新行銷趨勢－－MarTech 疫情過後，全球企業面臨全面數位轉型，想推動行銷及業務轉型，必讀本書三大重點：品牌轉型、大數據科學、MarTech行銷科技，熟知這三點，定能成為企業數位轉型的先鋒。MarTech (Marketing Technology) 是達成行銷目標的科技工具或軟體。本質上是行銷科技，支援各種各樣的數位行銷，因數

培養理科小孩，從動手探索開始【我的STEAM遊戲書】系列科學｜科技｜工程｜數學超好玩、超有事、超聰明★ 分科設計，S、T、E、A、M面面具到科學Science、科技Technology、工程Engineering、數學Math是所有理科生必備的基礎知識，也是現行科學教育的焦點。本系列以S、T、E、M為各書主題，外加優秀的視覺設計，在潛移默化中達成美感教育Art。 ★ 動手讀的書

★ 當代彩繪玻璃大師Brian Clarke經典作品集★ 光×色×建築，重新定義千年工藝的當代可能★ 收錄250幅精美圖像，視覺震撼收藏之作本書收錄Brian Clarke的彩繪玻璃作品，展現其在傳統工藝與當代藝術之間的創新探索。透過光與色的交織，呈現豐富且深刻的視覺與情感表達。Gorgeous masterpieces of stained glass by Brian Clarke, the medium’s leading exponent todayOver the past five decades, British artist Brian Clarke (born 1953) has consistently pushed the boundaries of stained glass as a medium, both in terms of technology and visual vocabulary. With major installation projects all over the world to his name, Clarke has contributed significant artistic and technical breakthroughs to this thousand-year-old medium. His facility with the medium displays his appreciation of the long history of stained glass, from Gothic decoration to the turn-of-the-century innovations of Tiffany glass.The Art of Light is a testament to Clarke’s belief that "stained glass has an authority and potential to deal with every human condition." This book contains 250 illustrations that present the depth and range of Clarke’s work, with an int

Using basic category theory, this Element describes all the central concepts and proves the main theorems of theoretical computer science. Category theory, which works with functions, processes, and structures, is uniquely qualified to present the fundamental results of theoretical computer science. In this Element, readers will meet some of the deepest ideas and theorems of modern computers and mathematics, such as Turing machines, unsolvable problems, the P=NP question, Kurt Gödel's incompleteness theorem, intractable problems, cryptographic protocols, Alan Turing's Halting problem, and much more. The concepts come alive with many examples and exercises.

Everything students need to succeed on the AP Computer Science A Exam, with (4 full-length practice tests!).AP Computer Science A Prep, 2022 provides students with a comprehensive approach to this cou

Discover how your everyday tech works while developing your coding skills!Computer graphics are everywhere! From the icons and buttons you tap to open and navigate apps to the impressive special effec

Explore the technology that is changing our world!Imagine a computer that can learn from experience and teach itself new things - that's AI in action! Trace the development of intelligent computers fr

An exploration of how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of warIn The Bomber Mafia, Malcolm Gladwell weaves together the stories of a Dutch genius and his homemade computer, a band of

Barron's AP Computer Science Principles is designed to help students prepare for exam topics, regardless of what computer language or method they learned. The book has been updated to include the cour

'Phase-only Fresnel holograms,' which can be displayed on a single SLM without the need for lenses or complicated optical accessories, substantially simplifies 3-D holographic display systems. Exploring essential concepts, theories, and formulations of these phase-only Fresnel holograms, this book provides comprehensive coverage of modern methods for generating such holograms, which pave the way for commercial products such as compact holographic projectors, heads-up displays, and data security enhancement. Relevant MATLAB codes are provided for readers to implement and evaluate the theories and formulations of different methods, and can be used as a quick start framework for further research and development. This is a crucial and up-to-date treatment of phase-only Fresnel holograms for students and researchers in electrical and electronic engineering, computer science/engineering, applied physics, information technology, and multimedia technology, as well as engineers and scientists

The aim of IeCCS 2005, which was held in May 2005, was to bring together leading scientists of the international Computer Science community and to attract original research papers. This volume in the

In broad terms, computer graphics (CG) is the use of computers to create images. This title introduces some of the most useful techniques for global and local illumination using geometric descriptions

The life and career of the legendary developer celebrated as the “godfather of computer gaming,” and creator of Civilization.Over his four-decade career, Sid Meier has produced some of the world’s mos

Discover how your everyday tech works while developing your coding skills!Computer graphics are everywhere! From the icons and buttons you tap to open and navigate apps to the impressive special effec

A fully up-to-date companion to the successful A Beginner's Guide to Coding.Ever wondered how to make a computer follow instructions? Then it is time to get coding! Using the free programming language

Where do computer games "happen"? The articles collected in this pioneering volume explore the categories of "space," "place," and "territory," featuring in most general theories of space to lay the g

WS Education 精心策畫World of Discovery (探索世界) 系列讀物，全套共51冊，根據不同的閱讀能力分為三個等級：A (Achieving 達成), B (Blooming 增進), C (Confident自信) ，讓孩子從有趣的閱讀體驗中認識亞洲以及探索STEM（科學、技術、工程和數學）。本系列由新加坡國立教育學院(NIE)英文系退休教授 Ruth YL Wong 博士指導，適合3至8歲及以上的孩子閱讀，書中提供說故事的指南與單詞解釋詞彙表，適合家庭、學校和公共圖書館，從有趣的閱讀中認識英文詞彙，並提升孩子對兒童對科學探索與認識全球多元文化。Level C (Confident 自信)Level C適用對閱讀有信心的小讀者，他們能夠獨立讀出書中至少90%的單詞，及閱讀較長的句子和文章。這三套的故事旨在向小讀者介紹科技，鼓勵他們想像、探索自然、科學發明。Level C 分為三套書共有12冊，本書預期可以讀者達成以下目標：• 可以指出朗讀的單詞• 讀出至少 90% 的單詞• 閱讀更長的句子和更長的文本• 享受閱讀• 獨立閱讀The World of Discovery Collection is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level C Set 1

WS Education 精心策畫World of Discovery (探索世界) 系列讀物，全套共51冊，根據不同的閱讀能力分為三個等級：A (Achieving 達成), B (Blooming 增進), C (Confident自信) ，讓孩子從有趣的閱讀體驗中認識亞洲以及探索STEM（科學、技術、工程和數學）。本系列由新加坡國立教育學院(NIE)英文系退休教授 Ruth YL Wong 博士指導，適合3至8歲及以上的孩子閱讀，書中提供說故事的指南與單詞解釋詞彙表，適合家庭、學校和公共圖書館，從有趣的閱讀中認識英文詞彙，並提升孩子對兒童對科學探索與認識全球多元文化。Level B (Blooming 增進)Level B的讀者可以閱讀簡單的句子並至少讀出書中70%的單詞，以STEM和亞洲主題的故事鼓勵孩子們提出問題，發現世界。Level B 分為兩套書共有12冊，本書預期可以讀者達成以下目標： 跟著朗讀文北內容 學習適時翻頁 讀出書中至少 70% 的單詞與句子 享受閱讀The World of Discovery Collection is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level B Set 1 features nine titles, exploring t

WS Education 精心策畫World of Discovery (探索世界) 系列讀物，全套共51冊，根據不同的閱讀能力分為三個等級：A (Achieving 達成), B (Blooming 增進), C (Confident自信) ，讓孩子從有趣的閱讀體驗中認識亞洲以及探索STEM（科學、技術、工程和數學）。本系列由新加坡國立教育學院(NIE)英文系退休教授 Ruth YL Wong 博士指導，適合3至8歲及以上的孩子閱讀，書中提供說故事的指南與單詞解釋詞彙表，適合家庭、學校和公共圖書館，從有趣的閱讀中認識英文詞彙，並提升孩子對兒童對科學探索與認識全球多元文化。Level B (Blooming 增進)Level B的讀者可以閱讀簡單的句子並至少讀出書中70%的單詞，以STEM和亞洲主題的故事鼓勵孩子們提出問題，發現世界。Level B 分為兩套書共有12冊，本書預期可以讀者達成以下目標： 跟著朗讀文北內容 學習適時翻頁 讀出書中至少 70% 的單詞與句子 享受閱讀The World of Discovery Collection is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level B Set 1 features nine titles, exploring t

WS Education 精心策畫World of Discovery (探索世界) 系列讀物，全套共51冊，根據不同的閱讀能力分為三個等級：A (Achieving 達成), B (Blooming 增進), C (Confident自信) ，讓孩子從有趣的閱讀體驗中認識亞洲以及探索STEM（科學、技術、工程和數學）。本系列由新加坡國立教育學院(NIE)英文系退休教授 Ruth YL Wong 博士指導，適合3至8歲及以上的孩子閱讀，書中提供說故事的指南與單詞解釋詞彙表，適合家庭、學校和公共圖書館，從有趣的閱讀中認識英文詞彙，並提升孩子對兒童對科學探索與認識全球多元文化。Level C (Confident 自信)Level C適用對閱讀有信心的小讀者，他們能夠獨立讀出書中至少90%的單詞，及閱讀較長的句子和文章。這三套的故事旨在向小讀者介紹科技，鼓勵他們想像、探索自然、科學發明。Level C 分為三套書共有12冊，本書預期可以讀者達成以下目標：• 可以指出朗讀的單詞• 讀出至少 90% 的單詞• 閱讀更長的句子和更長的文本• 享受閱讀• 獨立閱讀The World of Discovery Collection is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level C Set 1

WS Education 精心策畫World of Discovery (探索世界) 系列讀物，全套共51冊，根據不同的閱讀能力分為三個等級：A (Achieving 達成), B (Blooming 增進), C (Confident自信) ，讓孩子從有趣的閱讀體驗中認識亞洲以及探索STEM（科學、技術、工程和數學）。本系列由新加坡國立教育學院(NIE)英文系退休教授 Ruth YL Wong 博士指導，適合3至8歲及以上的孩子閱讀，書中提供說故事的指南與單詞解釋詞彙表，適合家庭、學校和公共圖書館，從有趣的閱讀中認識英文詞彙，並提升孩子對兒童對科學探索與認識全球多元文化。Level C (Confident 自信)Level C適用對閱讀有信心的小讀者，他們能夠獨立讀出書中至少90%的單詞，及閱讀較長的句子和文章。這三套的故事旨在向小讀者介紹科技，鼓勵他們想像、探索自然、科學發明。Level C 分為三套書共有12冊，本書預期可以讀者達成以下目標：• 可以指出朗讀的單詞• 讀出至少 90% 的單詞• 閱讀更長的句子和更長的文本• 享受閱讀• 獨立閱讀The World of Discovery Collection is a specially curated selection of children's books that focus on discovering Asia and discovering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Under the guidance of Dr Ruth Y L Wong, these books aim to promote reading for pleasure, while exciting kids through discovery. With 51 books in this inaugural batch, and with more to come, the books are divided into three levels depending on the child's reading ability: A (Achieving), B (Blooming) and C (Confident). Level C Set 1

This book carries decades of academic observations and the author’s personal political experience. It reviews and refects on the past trajectory of governance and administration, identifying strengths and capabilities as well as constraints and vulnerabilities of Hong Kong as a polity and society, while charting its course of ‘exceptionalism’ within a new context and under changing conditions.Hong Kong under British rule was a prime example of exceptionalism in many aspects —economic, political, and even social. It was governed under a colonial structure and yet had enjoyed a large degree of social and economic freedom, as well as fiscal self-sufficiency and autonomy from London. After returning to Chinese rule in 1997, Hong Kong has continued to thrive as a relatively resilient city-state still known for efficiency andeffectiveness despite tensions and scepticism about its political future.This book carries decades of academic observations and the author's personal political experienc

不用出國留學，也可以像在美國上課一樣！ 108課綱跨學科領域最佳素養教材！ 以英文跨領域學科多元學習，扎根培育素養！ 用美國教科書學英文是最道地的學習方式，有越來越多學校選擇以美國教科書作為教材，用全英語授課的方式教學，讓學生把英語當成母語學習。108課綱強調跨領域學習，本套書以STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) 元素的學習內容，讓學生能把英語當作工具學習數學、科學、藝術等別的學科，實踐跨領域學習。 本套書共2本，完整收錄美國一年級到六年級的各學科核心內容，也非常符合108課綱的素養培植教材。內容擷取美國最多人使用的四大教科書，程度由淺入深，每冊收錄90篇精心設計的美國教科書課文，並依學科及主題分類，包括社會、歷史、地理、科學、數學、語言、美術和音樂，涵蓋學校社區生活、各國文化節慶、動植物生態、繪畫與音樂等生活化主題。 每本依文章長度與難易度，共分為兩大部分：「課本」（Main Book）和「訓練書」（Training Book）： 課本 精選各學科範疇的菁華，全書以全英文呈現。 訓練書 針對字彙、閱讀和聽力做設計，並特別標示出英語的句子結構，幫助理解句意與文法結構。 本書特色 1 精選各學科核心文章：精選《FUN學美國英語課本》90篇實用課文，主題跨領域學科，涵蓋美國學校各科目，囊括語文、歷史、地理、數學、社會、科學、美術、音樂八大學科，透過教科書中的知識來奠定英語基礎，培植素養。 2 活用的題目練習：課文後有文章的「主旨」（main idea）、細節（details）和字彙（vocabulary）測驗，文章重點一次掌握。 3 關鍵的單字與片語：訓練書彙整了每篇課文的必備單字與片語，有助於增進英語字彙能力。 4 透過「斷句」掌握即讀即解的竅門：透過訓練書中英語句子的解構與翻譯，充分理解句意與文法結構。 5 道地的美式發音課文朗讀：由專業母語人士所錄製的課文MP3，幫助您熟悉最正確的發音和音調，反覆聆聽朗讀、練習聽說最easy。 本書是一套實用的英語學習工具，無論是求學、參加英文檢定或是在職場工作，亦或是想參加多益、托福等各種英文考試，或者想到國外留學、在國際企業或跨國公司工作，本書都是您最實用的基礎訓練書！

IFRS+IT產學專家共同撰寫！*科技是無疆界的知識與運用，因應科技快速變化，本書洞悉資訊科技(Information Technology)到智慧轉型(Intelligence Transformation)的轉換變革。*台灣推動IFRS、商業會計法、及商業會計處理準則，接軌國際；IFRS+IT結合IFRS相關法令融入實務作業及整合至ERP系統，擘畫智慧製造OT+IT系統整合架構至各產業鏈資訊整合。*運用IFRS+IT架構，以經營者思維為主，提供企業經營整體知識，善用企業內部資訊進行管理與決策，也可即時洞察企業的內外部風險。*有助於企業隨時可翻閱比對智慧製造、帳務管理、模擬實務作業；善用科技知識發揮整合效益，大、中、小型企業共享產業鏈的整合商機。*本書為中華企業資源規劃學會「IFRS資訊規劃師」認證教材指定用書。

Journey through the forest with Huxley and Bluebird, and introduce your toddlers to the idea of friendship and sharing with others. Meet Huxley, the lovable and rather hungry bear. It is beginning to snow, which means it is almost time to hibernate. So Huxley, Bluebird, and their friends must set out to collect food to get them through the Winter. But Huxley is really hungry, and wants all the food to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? Follow Huxley and Bluebird on their adventure through the freezing forest to collect food for hibernation. With stunning illustrations by renowned artist Jonny Lambert, and an enchanting story, this picture book is perfect for adults and toddlers to share together. Huxley and the Bluebird teaches little ones vital life lessons about friendship and sharing with others, and gently introduces them to the idea of hibernation as well. So come and join the search with this magical bedtime story.

Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! In this full-colour graphic novel, join them on a funny, imaginative adventure with some VERY angry pirates, learning about the world outside and inside along the way. Bumble and Snug are going on a big adventure to ... have a picnic! But when they accidentally get lost, they're both cross - is their adventure ruined?Working together to find their way home, Bumble and Snug come across a pirate treasure horde.But taking treasure that isn't yours is a good way to get into trouble, and sure enough some VERY angry pirates aren't far behind. Bumble and Snug are certain they can replace the treasure, and fix things to make everybody happy. But there's another monstrous obstacle in store - and this one has TENTACLES.Bumble and Snug and the Angry Pirates is a story about being cross and how to listen, friendship and sandcastles, and one GIANT octopus! Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independ

International Law is the definitive and authoritative text on the subject. It has long been established as a leading authority in the field, offering an unbeatable combination of clarity of expression and academic rigour, ensuring understanding and analysis in an engaging and authoritative style. Explaining the leading rules, practice and caselaw, this treatise retains and develops the detailed referencing which encourages and assists the reader in further study. This new edition has been fully updated to reflect recent developments. In particular, it has expanded the treatment of space law and of international economic law, and introduced new sections on cyber operations and cyber warfare, as well as reflecting the Covid-19 crisis. Both clarifying fundamental principles and facilitating additional research, International Law is invaluable for students and for those occupied in private practice, governmental service and international organisations.

An entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and i

Modern power and energy systems are characterized by the wide integration of distributed generation, storage and electric vehicles, adoption of ICT solutions, and interconnection of different energy carriers and consumer engagement, posing new challenges and creating new opportunities. Advanced testing and validation methods are needed to efficiently validate power equipment and controls in the contemporary complex environment and support the transition to a cleaner and sustainable energy system. Real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has proven to be an effective method for validating and de-risking power system equipment in highly realistic, flexible, and repeatable conditions. Controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) and power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) are the two main HIL simulation methods used in industry and academia that contribute to system-level testing enhancement by exploiting the flexibility of digital simulations in testing actual controllers and power equipment.

What does it take to be a STEM genius? Check out these exciting, highly readable profiles of a dozen contemporary women who are on the cutting edge of scientific research.Searching the cosmos for a ne

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable for young English language learners, beautifully illustrated and full of character and humour. "Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet old Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? And maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Beautifully produced, with world-class full-colour artwork throughout, this classic story is retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. This is part of a series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.CEFR: A1 Lexile: 440L Key Stage: EYFS, KS1

A dazzling collection of short fiction from the multi-award-winning author of White Teeth and Swing TimeZadie Smith has established herself as one of the most iconic, critically respected, and popular writers of her generation. In her first short story collection, she combines her power of observation and her inimitable voice to mine the fraught and complex experience of life in the modern world. Interleaving eleven completely new and unpublished stories with some of her best-loved pieces from The New Yorker and elsewhere, Smith presents a dizzyingly rich and varied collection of fiction. Moving exhilaratingly across genres and perspectives, from the historic to the vividly current to the slyly dystopian, Grand Union is a sharply alert and prescient collection about time and place, identity and rebirth, the persistent legacies that haunt our present selves and the uncanny futures that rush up to meet us. Nothing is off limits, and everything—when captured by Smith’s brilliant gaze—feel

葛瑞絲出生於守護傳送地圖的獅鷲家族，夢想和哥哥一樣打擊罪惡。某日她誤觸任務訊號，獨自被傳送到一座神祕村莊！村裡似乎有怪物出沒，而真相比她想的還複雜。蒸氣龐克奇幻冒險，友情與勇氣交織，一場改變命運的成長旅程即將展開！"Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area ...?"Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she?So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems ... Has she taken on more than she can handle?Be transported to a world like no other in this steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart from Blue Peter Book Award-winner Vashti Hardy.

The #1 New York Times best-selling series by Robert Beatty is now available in one spooky hardcover boxed set. Follow the brave and beloved heroine through her hair-raising adventures at the Biltmore estate in Serafina and the Black Cloak, Serafina and the Twisted Staff, Serafina and the Splintered Heart, and Serafina and the Seven Stars. This gorgeous set will delight loyal fans and new readers alike.9781484711873 Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina #1)9781484778067 Serafina and the Twisted Staff (Serafina #2)9781484778050 Serafina and the Splintered Heart (Serafina #3)9781368009607 Serafina and the Seven Stars (Serafina #4)

Triangles and towers. Bricks and blocks. Engineering and art. A city has all those―and more! Acclaimed children’s book author and photographer April Pulley Sayre explores the basic STEAM concepts that