Creative Coding in Python

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: "Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla," "I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham," "Two Birds," and "RoboChubbs." Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey's trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don't forget

．利用熱門的Python語言，深入解析APCS公告試題。．由基礎知識到解題技巧，以清晰易懂的方式闡釋程式設計核心觀念。．詳細探討觀念題的知識要點，徹底分析實作題的關鍵內容。．不再為APCS考試感到困惑，成功提升在APCS檢測中的表現，贏得競爭的優勢！使用「MOSME 行動學習一點通」，登入會員與書籍序號後，可自我練習，即學即測即評。評量：可在線上反覆練習書內題目。詳解：在線上即時練習書內題目後，可立即核對答案，查閱詳細解析。加值：提供本書的範例檔案、素材給讀者下載使用。

Cat Ninja is back in an adventure-packed volume featuring new friends, old foes, and the Cat Lady who started it all! When a notorious band of ninjas discovers a certain Metro City hero wearing their colors and practicing their Kat Fu, their leader sets out to settle an old score. Plus, a nocturnal ninja flaps into town, Octopunch puts up his dukes (all eight of 'em!), Adonis plays hero, Master Hamster's creative kitchen repairs end with a scorching surprise, and our favorite frenemies-against-the-odds compete in the villainous Vroomin' Race!

 Chapter1 資料的概念：在最開始的地方，以一系列的案例讓讀者認識到資料的價值（1.1），並且學習透過資料的型態（1.2） 和尺度（1.3） 來認識資料。  Chapter2 Python 基礎：對於沒有程式基礎的讀者，會從 Python的介紹和環境安裝（2.1 ∼ 2.2） 開始，並且介紹一些基礎的程式語法與邏輯（2.3 ∼ 2.4），讓讀者可以快速上手Python。  Chapter3 基本數值資料處理：分別介紹在資料分析中最常用到的NumPy（3.1） 和Pandas（3.2），讓讀者可以對各種基本的資料進行處理與分析。  Chapter4 各式資料處理：除了基本的數值資料以外，更進一步介紹對於影像（4.1 ∼ 4.2）、音訊（4.3 ∼ 4.4）、文字（4.5 ∼ 4.6） 類型資料的觀念與實作。  Chapter5 資料前處理：專門介紹各種拿到資料後要先做的前處理方式，包含資料清理（5.1）、資料轉換（5.2），以及如何進行合適的資料視覺化（5.3）。  Chapter6 其他專題補充：針對本書無法展開的內容，透過一個個小實作專題進行補充介紹，包含探索式分析（6.1）、網頁爬蟲（6.2）、機器學習與模型評估（6.3）、ChatGPT API（6.4）、HuggingFace（6.5）、資料管線（6.6）、常見誤區（6.7） 等。

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.

Spark your kids' creativity every month with doodles and giggles galore!--LET YOUR IMAGINATION OUT TO PLAY! – Grab and pen and pencil for a year of interactive prompts that get kids dreaming: creative coloring prompts, puzzles and mazes, silly doodles, jokes, comics, and more.--FAMILY ORGANIZATION MADE FUN – This 12" x 12" wall calendar has plenty of room for recording appointments and important dates for the whole family. And kids love keeping track of the calendar - no more "how many days until..." questions!--STICKERS GALORE – Includes more than 300 stickers for decorating the calendar pages, including occasions like PARTY, FIELD TRIP, MOVIE, and NO SCHOOL!--FOR AGES 8--PERFECT GIFT – Screen-free fun for busy families--GREAT QUALITY – Printed in full-color on uncoated paper (for easy writing) that's responsibly sourced.

The top-of-the-class, extra special 20th book from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A feel-good, laugh-out-loud, packed-with-pictures Tom Gates story! It's TIDY UP Saturday, but Tom is VERY busy relaxing and not helping out much. Until he spots the art box of his dreams in a shop window and everything changes.He's suddenly focused on earning extra pocket money and helping with EVERYTHING. But nothing quite goes to plan. Washing and shrinking Delia's clothes isn't a good start.And the hours spent carefully cleaning cars with Derek are ruined overnight when a storm hits Oakfield Town, causing even MORE chaos. At this rate it's going to take a MILLION years for Tom to get the art box of his dreams... or will it? ABOUT THE SERIES: Written in diary form Every page STUFFED full of laughs, stories, doodles and creative FUN The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh

Celebrate the enduring legacy of Marvel Comics and more than 80 years of history in this collection of vintage stickers. Revel in classic comics artwork with stickers of all your favorite characters, including iconic heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Widow and Captain America and villains such as Red Skull and Vulture. Page after page of this book is packed with beautiful vintage artwork of characters that entertains, delights, and brings back precious memories. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than 600 stickers, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, and enjoy this exquisite anniversary antiquarian book as a celebratory Marvel Comics keepsake. (c) 2023 MARVEL

風險建模演算法 「Abdullah Karasan成功展現了在金融風險管理領域中使用機器學習的能力，這是對任何金融機構都攸關重要的功能。」 ―Yves J. Hilpisch博士 The Python Quants與The AI Machine創辦人及總裁 「如果您需要將統計和機器學習方法應用在金融風險分析的入門指南，那麼這是一個很好的起點。」 ―Graham L. Giller 《Adventures in Financial Data Science》作者 金融風險管理在人工智慧的幫助下發展迅速。透過這本實用指南，開發人員、程式設計師、工程師、金融分析師、風險分析師及定量和演算法分析師，將可以機器學習和深度學習模型進行金融風險評估。建立基於人工智慧的財務建模實務技能後，您將學習要如何運用機器學習模型來取代傳統的金融風險模型。 作者Abdullah Karasan幫助您探索金融風險建模背後的理論，再深入研究使用Python運用機器學習模型以對金融風險進行建模的實際方法。 有了這本書，您將可以： ‧回顧經典的時間序列應用並將其與深度學習模型進行比較 ‧使用支撐向量迴歸、神經網路和深度學習來探索波動率模型以衡量風險程度 ‧使用機器學習技術來改善市場風險模型(VaR和ES)，並包括了流動性維度 ‧使用分群和貝氏方法來進行信用風險分析 ‧使用高斯混合模型和關聯結構模型來捕捉流動性風險的不同面向 ‧使用機器學習模型來進行詐欺偵測 ‧使用機器學習模型來預測股價崩盤並識別其決定因素

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel series for emerging readers.Owl wants to play catch. But Penguin wants to play tennis! Which should they play? Sometimes best friends disagree. Though Owl and Penguin are opposites, they like to solve their conflicts with creative play. From conquering fears to flying a runaway kite, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together.In five nearly wordless stories, expressive art leads the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own.I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific sto

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 3rd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 2nd grade and build a preview of the upcoming 3rd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 1st grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in kindergarten and build a preview of the upcoming 1st grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 2nd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 1st grade and build a preview of the upcoming 2nd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

讓你一次學會：物聯網通訊、濾波器設計、影像追蹤與馬達控制四大技術 本書帶你使用 Node-RED 與 Python 在樹莓派上實現大部分物聯網所需的觀念與技術，並搭配 Arduino 與 ESP32 實現數位濾波器設計與 MQTT 雙向控制系統等進階主題，因此讀完本書，各位不僅能學到物聯網系統的重要觀念與技術之外，還可以學會：物聯網通訊、濾波器設計、影像追蹤與馬達控制等四大關鍵技術。 本書特色 → Node-RED 與 Python 編程技術 → 雙向 MQTT 物聯網控制技術 → 步進馬達控制技術 → 數位濾波器設計技術 → OpenCV 影像模板比對技術 → 串列通訊與訊號頻譜的底層邏輯與驗證

本書首先引領你開啟樹莓派的大門，進入充滿神奇、瑰麗、希望的多彩世界。同時，也敞開探索Arduino資源的視窗，指引你善用俯拾皆是的各式珍貴資源。你將一步一步從基本程式設計、簡單電路組裝到測試的紮實演練，最後建立一個實用的物聯網。 本書分成三大部分 ➤ 樹莓派：從開箱設定到GPIO應用 ➤ Arduino：從LED閃爍的控制到Wi-Fi模組的開發 ➤ 樹莓派與Arduino：運用Node-RED融合兩者，輕易開發物聯網 閱讀本書後，你將學到 ✔ 樹莓派GPIO應用 ✔ Python程式設計 ✔ Arduino程式設計 ✔ 樹莓派與Arduino整合應用 ✔ ESP8266 NodeMCU應用 ✔ Node-RED程式設計 本書適用於 ☛ 大專院校「機電整合」、「專題製作」、「網際網路程式設計」等課程 ☛ 高中、高職「微電腦應用實習」相關課程 ☛ 各級學校開辦的正規或短期「物聯網」探索課程 ☛ 創客玩家DIY物聯網

現在學機器學習，正是最好的年代！在過去要處理資料，就要用C語言撰寫函數；在Python裡，別人已寫好了許多套件，只要像是在玩樂高積木一樣，就能完成你想要的結果。因此我會說，現在是學機器學習最好的時候，你等於是站在巨人的肩膀上學習。本書沒有複雜的數學，沒有複雜的程式碼，以有系統的編排，引領你進入機器學習的世界。我們會介紹sklearn的資料預處理；簡單線性迴歸、多元線性迴歸、羅吉斯迴歸、K最近鄰、支持向量機、決策樹、隨機森林等監督式的機器學習模型。而在非監督模型上會介紹Kmeans。另外，大部分的書不會強調的ColumnTransformer、管道器製作。許多書沒有解釋清楚的模型預測重要指標：正確率、精確率、召回率、混亂矩陣、綜合報告、PRC曲線、ROC曲線，我們也會一次詳細說明，讓你一手掌握。實例演練時會操作中英文的文字處理，並做情感分析和主題探索。還有知名的大數據資料庫，包括波斯頓房價預測、鳶尾花資料、鐵達尼號資料、威斯康辛大學醫院收集的乳癌腫瘤病患預測、電信公司客戶流失預測、信用卡盜刷預測、Newsgroup新聞群組分類、Amazon商品評論預測、Tripadvisor裡兩家航空公司和數字預測。最後教大家如何將深度學習的模組也包裝到sklearn。現在就讓我們一起學習Python，用機器學習掌握人工智慧。

Chen Hansheng was not only a pioneer of modern Chinese social science, remembered for the villagestudies he organized by teams of researchers in the 1930s. He was also a political operative whosecareer as an underground and aboveground Communist activist spanned the twentieth century andthe globe. This book draws on unique interviews, beginning in 1979, with Chen himself, his family andassociates, along with an exhaustive examination of documents, writings, and archives, to build arounded portrait of Chen, the man, and his world.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐“Stephen MacKinnon’s lifetime study of eminent social scientist and Communist Chen Hanshengmakes for an absorbing, thrilling, and illuminating read. This product of decades of researching Chen,and of years of discussions with him, MacKinnon shows us how one enterprising and creative scholarbecame dedicated to the cause, worked for it, and then ended his life sad and angry about whatbecame of the Chinese Communist Party in power.”—Hans van de Ven,

【新書簡介】★☆★ 全面掌握機器學習的影像處理，豐富實例等你來挖掘！ ★☆★機器學習的影像處理，是當前最熱門的研究領域之一，而這其中OpenCV-Python整合了OpenCV C++API和Python的最佳特性，使其成為電腦視覺領域內極具影響力和實用性的工具。本書透過案例來介紹所有影像相關的技術，包含了基礎演算法、機器學習、深度學習。在基礎部分，有影像安全（影像加密、影像關鍵部位打碼、隱身術）、影像辨識（答題卡辨識、手勢辨識、車牌辨識、指紋辨識、手寫數字辨識）、物體計數、影像檢索、缺陷檢測等。在機器學習部分，則實作了KNN實現字元（手寫數字、英文字母）辨識、數獨影像求解（KNN）、SVM手寫數字辨識、行人檢測、藝術畫（K平均值聚類）等。在深度學習方面，包括了影像分類、物件辨識（YOLO演算法、SSD演算法）、語義分割、實例分割、風格遷移、姿勢辨識等。另外在最流行的人臉辨識相關方面，則提供了人臉檢測、人臉辨識、勾勒五官輪廓、人臉對齊、表情辨識、駕駛員疲勞檢測、易容術、性別和年齡辨識等。本書對電腦視覺涉及的基礎知識進行了全面且系統性的深入梳理，能夠幫助讀者快速掌握該領域的核心基礎知識，此外，透過豐富的實例介紹，也能避免將案例作為單一問題看待的窘境，並且可以從不同的角度理解及分析問題，讓讀者能夠加以組合運用，創建屬於自己獨特的影像處理法寶！※ 本書附程式碼，可至深智官網下載：https://deepmind.com.tw/

☆★☆★【完整說明Qt 6的主要功能！最詳盡的Qt開發全書！】★☆★☆本書分為六大部分：第1部分為Qt 6基礎。以Qt 6.0的全新類別模組和介面，重新實現了各種基礎實例的功能。第2部分為Qt 6綜合實例。以新的Qt 6.0實現了電子商城系統、簡單文字處理軟體和微信使用者端程式。第3部分為Qt擴充應用。介紹了Qt設定OpenCV和OpenCV處理圖片，在綜合實例方面，展示了醫院遠端診斷系統，運用MySQL建置資料庫，進而有效管理患者資訊。第4部分為QML和Qt Quick及其應用。內容包含了QML及Qt Quick的相關內容。第5部分為Qt Quick 3D開發基礎。這是Qt 6.0新推出的功能模組，它大幅提昇了Qt在3D圖形影像領域的地位。第6部分是關於Qt 6的跨平台開發技術。跨平台是Qt 6.0的優勢特性，本書將Qt在Visual Studio、Android、Python及Linux（Ubuntu）等多種主流平台上的設定和開發方法進行了詳盡的介紹。透過本書循序漸進的教學，讀者不僅可以了解到Qt6的各種功能，也能對於圖形使用者介面的掌握更加熟悉。本書看點✪Qt概述：範本庫、工具類別及控制項。✪QML程式設計基礎、QML動畫特效。✪Qt Quick 3D開發基礎、Qt Quick Controls開發基礎。✪Qt跨平台開發：Visual Studio、Android、Python及Linux(Ubuntu)。

■作業本附電子書(拆封不退)With Shape It!, teens develop the confidence and competencies to pave their own path in this ever-evolving global landscape. From developing critical and creative thinking skills and social/emotional aptitudes to working effectively in a group, Shape It! helps create confident, future-ready learners who are able to meet the challenges ahead. The Workbook offers extra practice of the language covered in the Student's Book units and is perfect for the home or classroom. It includes vocabulary and grammar practice, as well as reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus a special section with generic exam material to prepare students for international exams.

A warm, inspiring picture book biography of author Madeleine L’Engle and the making of A Wrinkle in Time, a household favorite for over sixty years!When Madeleine L'Engle was very small, she marvelled at the stars. They guided her throughout her life, making her feel part of a big and exciting world, even when she felt alone. They made her want to ask big questions―Why are we here? What is my place in the universe?―and let her imagination take flight. Books, too, were like stars―asking questions and proposing answers. Books kept Madeleine company, and soon, she began to write and share her own. But would other people see the wonder she found in the world?Written by Madeleine's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis and bestselling picture book author Jennifer Adams, A Book, Too, Can Be a Star follows the life of one of the world's greatest creators―and gives children encouragement to lead a creative, inquisitive life.

Two feathered friends are Frog and Toad for the emoji generation in this delightful graphic novel for emerging readers.A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book!Owl likes peace and quiet.Penguin likes to SING OUT LOUD.But best friends don’t need to be the same. Sometimes it’s good to disagree! Owl and Penguin celebrate their differences and solve their problems with creative play. From ice cream mishaps to rainy day chills, there’s nothing these pals can’t get through together.In three nearly wordless stories, expressive art takes charge of the storytelling, supplemented by simple text captions and emoticon-style images in speech bubbles. This innovative format supports visual literacy and sight word recognition for the earliest independent readers. With warm humor and a joyful palette, it’s perfect for kids to giggle over on their own.I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Fille

'A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' - David WalliamsSuperstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Twelve Portals. This second title in the funny, exciting adventure series for boys and girls of 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Famous works of art are disappearing from all over the world. One moment they are there, the next, they have crumbled to dust. Peanut Jones and her friends suspect it might have something to do with the magical world of Chroma and the wicked Mr White's plot to wipe out colour, art and creativity. It's time to head back to the Illustrated City and help the resistance fight back.Praise for the first title in the series Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City:'Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed wit

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Discover everything you need to know about how to survive in the Overworld with this brand-new handbook! The Overworld is waiting to be explored – you just need to survive long enough to do it! With dangers lurking around every corner, staying alive can be tricky for even the most experienced player. Whether it’s finding resources, crafting equipment or protecting yourself from hostile mobs, this Survival Handbook will teach you everything you need to know to stay alive in Minecraft. With so much to explore, there’s sure to be something for players of every level.Explore. Thrive. Survive.Try our indispensable handbooks for your Minecraft journey:Minecraft Redstone Handbook 978 0008495992Minecraft Creative Handbook 978 0755500413Minecraft Combat Handbook 978 0755500420Minecraft Explorers Handbook 9780008608507Minecraft Legends Handbook 978 0008595012 Brilliant books full of inspiration:Minecraft Bite Size Builds: 978 0755500406Min

破譯武林招式，看懂程式設計！‧郭靖的小紅馬在Scratch裡能任意變色？‧韋小寶加盟天地會誓詞是高階程式語言？‧黃蓉的計算能力比Python還強？‧用費波那契數列就能進入桃花島？以武俠小說的場景為媒介，讓武林絕招和程式設計理論緊密結合。只要你摸過電腦、玩過電動遊戲，熟悉鍵盤和滑鼠的操作，就能讀懂本書的程式邏輯。讀者朋友可以一邊學習編寫程式的基礎知識，一邊跟著範例練習編寫代碼，不但能真正感受到程式設計的樂趣，還能解決生活中很多意想不到的大小問題。本書從用PowerPoint製作基本動畫講起，再進入麻省理工學院開發的入門級動畫軟體Scratch，最後敲開程式設計的利器Python，循序漸進帶領讀者朋友理解程式世界的奧祕，並享受數位科技帶來的樂趣。「如果你擁有電腦，卻沒有安裝Python，那叫暴殄天物。」～李開周

Have a top-of-the-class count down to Christmas with this advent calendar collection of twenty-four mini activity and story books, PERFECT for every Tom Gates superfan! Enjoy a book every day packed with how-to-doodles, mega make-and-do activities and stories to share, starring all your favourite characters, including Rooster, Marcus, Delia and Amy. 'Tom Gates is as moreish as a caramel wafer' The Sunday Times 'High octane and highly entertaining' Guardian A sturdy hardback with pockets for each book and a ribbon tie to keep everything safe Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK Leave boredom behind with a book each day, and pockets to colour in The perfect advent calendar for creative kids. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each Tom Gates book is written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures and his amazing sense of humour The Brilliant World of Tom Gates was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys and girls who love to laugh themselves silly

A beautifully illustrated collection of baking recipes for first cooks written by the 2019 winner of The Great British Bake Off. Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits to perfection in this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes. Featuring easy to follow, beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a wealth of classic and creative bakes, this first baking book is jam-packed with inspiring content and has everything budding bakers need to take their first steps to baking glory!

The follow-up to bestseller All the Ways to be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys. I know your day is feeling greybut it won't always be this way.And everyone alive can saythey've felt the way you do today.We all have bad days, bad days do pass. From creative superstars Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys comes a message of hope that we can depend upon and live by: bad days pass, and no matter what happens, we are deserving of love. An uplifting and healing book that every family needs in an era of overwhelming change.

Stand-up comedian and Hollywood box-office hit Kevin Hart keeps the laughs coming in an illustrated middle-grade novel about a boy who has big dreams of making a blockbuster superhero film. Perfect for readers of James Patterson's Middle School series and Lincoln Peirce's Big Nate series.Marcus is NOT happy to be stuck in after-school film class . . . until he realizes he can turn the story of the cartoon superhero he’s been drawing for years into an actual MOVIE! There’s just one problem: he has no idea what he’s doing. So he’ll need help, from his friends, his teachers, Sierra, the strong-willed classmate with creative dreams of her own, even Tyrell, the local bully who’d be a perfect movie villain if he weren’t too terrifying to talk to.Making this movie won’t be easy. But as Marcus discovers, nothing great ever is―and if you want your dream to come true, you’ve got to put in the hustle to make it happen.Comedy superstar Kevin Hart teams up with award-winning author Geoff Rodkey and

ABOUT WHO WAS? WORKBOOK: SUMMER ACTIVITIESIt’s fun to learn the Who Was? way!The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike.Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure to love this summertime-themed workbook filled with reading passages based on their favorite historical figures! The interactive writing prompts at the end of each passage make the educational material more engaging, and allow young learners to apply the vocabulary and reading comprehension skills they’ve been practicing in an exciting and creative way.With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, Who Was? Workbooks are designed to reinforce lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere.This workbook also includes stand-alone activities like crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank word games, and

Find out how four children from Mali, Europe, India and China go through their morning routines. The catchy text encourages creative movement and imagination, while teaching about different ways of life. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

At last, the breathtaking, action-packed finale of the #1 best-selling Trials of Apollo series is in paperback! The Tower of Nero is the quintessential cherry on top of 'The Trials of Apollo' sundae series.--Laughing Place.com Will the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic mortal form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York. Will Meg have a last showdown with her father? Will this helpless form of Apollo have to face his arch nemesis, Python? Who will be on hand at Camp Half-Blood to assist? In the fifth and final installment of Rick Riordan's best-selling series, the end

Bestselling author and illustrator Liz Pichon gives you a step-by-step guide to drawing the wonderful characters from her blockbuster Tom Gates series, and more! The must-have art activity book for fans of Tom Gates: a celebration of imagination and creativity, packed with how-to doodles, pictures to colour-in and things to make and do. Learn how to illustrate Rooster the dog and Tom's favourite snacks, how to design a bedroom like Tom's with your doodles on his walls, draw lots of facial expressions and much, much more! Over 5 million copies of the Tom Gates series sold in the UK! Leave boredom behind with this activity-packed book: hours of fun for kids. The perfect present for creative kids.ABOUT THE TOM GATE SERIES: Written in diary form Full of Tom's doodles and pictures & his amazing sense of humour This first title in the series, was the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize! Perfect gifts for boys & girls who love to laugh themselves silly The first series of The Brillia

From Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey R. Tabor comes a fresh and funny young graphic novel series sure to delight readers. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Ladies and gentlebugs, presenting the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice, the one, the only--Sir Ladybug!Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he'd rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a "monster" (a hungry chickadee), Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends--his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling--hatch the perfect (delicious) plan.This is the first in a new graphic novel series for newly independent readers, following the adventures of a ladybug knight and his pals in the dandelion patch.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surpris

What exists in the space between the words and the pictures? How do the stories unfold? What happens between the first sketch and finished picturebook? Twelve of the world's finest contemporary picturebook makers generously share their experiences, challenges, doubts, sketches, illustrations, and invaluable insights into their creation process. They reveal the complex and time-consuming work that happens behind the scenes, in service of their stories and their readers. An inspiring collection of picturebook knowledge for anyone interested in this unique and dynamic art form.The editor of the book is Sam McCullen, who runs the Picturebook Makers blog and the picturebook platform dPICTUS. PICTUREBOOK MAKERS reveals the picturebook's immense creative potential, and celebrates outstanding international picturebooks and their creators. Featuring Jon Klassen, Kitty Crowther, Beatrice Alemagna, Shaun Tan, Eva Lindstroem, Blexbolex, Chris Haughton, Suzy Lee, Bernardo P.Carvalho, Isol, Manuel M

內容介紹: 別再傻傻只選一個模型訓練很多模型，卻不知道應該選哪一個？沒有一個模型達標？每個模型都有其優缺點，無法取捨？小朋友才做選擇，大人全都要！你該試試集成式學習！集成式學習是使用 2 種或更多的機器學習演算法，來組合出預測能力更好的模型。DeepMind 已經使用集成式學習來組合多個神經網路，控制 Google 資料中心的運作效能；集成式學習技術也在 Kaggle 平台上，席捲了各個競賽的第一名寶座。因此，集成式學習是建立出更具威力的模型，不可或缺的技術之一。本書會介紹實務上常見的集成式學習演算法，如硬投票、軟投票、堆疊法、自助聚合法、適應提升法、梯度提升法、隨機森林、極端隨機樹等，並且使用熱門的 scikit-learn、Keras、OpenEnsembles、XGBoost 等 Python 函式庫來實作各種不同的集成式學習技術，建構出一個強大的模型。熟稔本書的內容後，不但可以精通集成式學習，在實際情境中面對問題時，亦能具備充分的專業知識判斷適用的集成式學習方法，並成功實作它們。書中採用「做中學」的方式，讓你不僅可以快速掌握理論基礎，也能了解各種集成式學習技術的實作，再加上運用真實世界中的資料集，你將能夠建立出更佳的機器學習模型，以解決各種問題，包含迴歸、分類、分群。現在翻開本書，讓我們一起進入集成式學習的世界，整合你所會的全部技術，打造最強大的模型。 本書特色: ● 繁體中文第 1 本集成式學習專書，告訴你不要再傻傻地只選一個模型● 完整介紹集成式學習中常見的演算法，包含極端隨機樹、堆疊法、自助聚合法、提升法等● 一書掌握實作集成式學習的必備套件，如 Scikit-Learn、OpenEnsembles、XGBoost 等● 用 Python 刻演算法給你看，接著告訴你怎麼用套件。讓你不只會做，還懂為什麼這麼做● 以 5 個實務案例來展示集成式學習的威力● 本書由施威銘研究室監修，內容易讀易懂，並加入大量「小編補充」補充必要知識● 本書 Python 範例程式免費下載

Did you know that everything you touch has been designed? Your toys, your clothes, your scooter . . . and this book! A design can be as small as a toothbrush . . . or as BIG as a skyscraper.Every design starts in someone's imagination - an imagination just like yours. Travel through one day and discover how the world around you has been designed - even though we don't always realise it!Question HOW everyday items have been designed, and WHY they look the way they do.Guaranteed to make you see the world a little differently, pick up your pens and imagine your own designs.What will you design? With facts and questions to inspire all budding designers and get creative minds whirring - and featuring iconic designs from the experts at the V&A Museum.

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t