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Though all our brains look the same, every brain works differently. This Is My Brain! shows readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy! Through humorous, engaging text and brightly colored art, readers are introduced to the fundamentals of how our brains work, how our unique neurology influences how we think and act, and how the world is a better place when we understand each other’s brains and use them collectively.BRAINS ARE COOL: Whether it’s a fascination with the way brains look or how they work, kids enjoy learning about the human body, specifically the brain!UNDERSTANDING NEURODIVERSITY: Neurodiversity is something we are hearing more and more about. Parents and teachers are realizing the importance of helping kids understand that thinking differently is normal and that it is important for each of us to embrace our own brain’s uniqueness as well as value alternative ways of thinking by others

★ 自選角色路線，武士與忍者雙線★ 解謎闖關設計，培養邏輯與策略思考★ 單冊可獨立閱讀，也可蒐藏全系列《Adventuregame Comics》系列第三集《Samurai vs. Ninja》，將讀者帶入充滿東方武士精神與忍術對決的冒險世界。故事核心圍繞神祕力量手環。你必須闖入領主Touma的宅邸，破解層層機關，躲過守衛追捕。不同選擇將開啟不同技能與劇情走向——是正面對決，還是潛行智取？作者Jason Shiga以簡潔卻精準的畫風與迷宮式結構，打造宛如類比電玩的閱讀體驗。本書被Kirkus評論為「每種解法都值得嘗試的精彩冒險」。這是一場關於選擇、策略與智慧的對決。In the third installment of award-winning cartoonist Jason Shiga's interactive graphic novel series, Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja guides you to choose your warrior fate. Your choice will set you on a path, solving puzzles and learning special skills, all in preparation for your ultimate quest There is a bracelet that gives the wearer immense power, but it has fallen into the clutches of the evil Lord Touma. You must break into his house and steal it! But when Lord Touma's guards apprehend you, it'll be down to your smarts and your special skills to beat his rigged games and break free. Will you make the right choices or have to start a new path? Adventuregame Comics is a series of interactive g

◎情感豐富的主題：故事講述了告別與重逢的承諾，帶來面對未來挑戰的祝福與能量。◎純真清新的畫風：作者以清新細膩的畫風，讓讀者感受到故事中的情感與美好。◎深刻的生命反思：作者對遺忘與離別有深刻的體悟，分享了生命價值與意義的思考。This is a story about longing and learning to say goodbye. Goodbye, is not a farewell to memories, but a promise of reunions yet to unfold. The wind, though invisible, is everywhere. Through seasons' turn, from spring's gentle bloom to winter's solemn grace, they bestow upon us full blessings and energy to face all the challenges of the future.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786269860814.pdf

"Lady of the Drowned Empire"是奇幻愛情鉅作第三部，結合埃及豔后般的氣勢與《第四翼》的燃情張力，再度掀起禁忌與陰謀的風暴！莉莉安娜與姐妹遭背叛、失去皇族身分，只能潛入敵意重重的帝國宮廷求生。真實身分揭露、魔力暴走、惡魔追殺，命運將她推向古老邪惡的核心。在逃亡與愛情間，她與瑞安必須解開母親留下的謎團，並在戰火中尋回力量與希望。權力鬥爭、禁戀火花與命運之謎交織，這是一段既炙熱又震撼人心的浪漫奇幻旅程，獻給所有渴望深情與魔法的讀者！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!Lady of the Drowned Empire is the third book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros.Claim the fire, or be consumed.Blindsided by betrayal and stripped of their royal titles, Lyr and her sisters' only hope of survival is to throw themselves into the Bamarian Court. Struggling to hide their illegal magic while living amongst their enemies.But the Imperators are determined to set their plans into motion, with Lyr's true identity placing her at the centre of their twisted game. As Morgana's magic intensifies to its breaking point, she comes face to face with the Lumerian Empire's most insidious secret

一本教你學會TRPG的視覺設計，掌握有效的設計手法 並附上大量充滿創意的實際案例與創作者訪談。 無論是要製作規則書和劇本， 還是設計場景、角色立繪或遊戲盤， 都能立刻使用的設計指南。 同時收錄了書中書「謀殺懸疑故事的設計」！ TRPG在英語圈有時又叫TTRPG，即「Table Top Role-Playing Game」的縮寫。 但無論哪種叫法，指的都是「大家坐在桌前，以對話方式進行的角色扮演遊戲」。 現在，愈來愈多人不是真的坐在一張桌子前，而是透過網路遊玩TRPG， 因此也催生了許多專為網路跑團而設計的系統和劇本。 隨著在網路觀看遊戲直播的文化日益盛行， 很多從未看過Replay和跑團直播的人們也開始有機會認識TRPG。 TRPG沒有固定的公式，技術更是開放的， 是一個任何人只要有意願的話都可以成為創作者的舞台， 希望大家藉由本書在這個迷人而有趣的領域看見新的可能性。 本書會先分解設計TRPG的過程中會接觸到的元素， 再介紹設計TRPG時會遇到哪些困難，以及可以採用的設計途徑， 並且具體地呈現這些設計元素在TRPG中的功用與表現形態。 雖然書內僅僅只是抽出當前常見的幾種流行趨勢，但希望能提供各位製作上的靈感。 後續則介紹那些擄獲眾多玩家芳心的真實作品。 從創作者的作品與訪談開始，介紹那些有著眾多亮點的劇本， 最後再從設計的角度帶領你欣賞日本和其他國家的TRPG本體、立繪、遊戲盤。 同時，也用了不少篇幅介紹跟線上跑團同時興起、流行的謀殺推理遊戲。 期望本書能回應人們對不斷進化的TRPG及其設計日益高漲的興趣， 並幫助那些正在從事創作的人，特別是那些想要設計遊戲的人。

當外星人登陸地球並要求你成為他的嚮導時，你會怎麼做？來自 Pootoon 的好奇外星人 Zolo 已登陸地球！史賓賽和路克需要引導他探索我們星球的奇蹟。加入古怪的三人組，踏上一生難忘的冒險之旅，從發現世界上最高的樹到重溫佐洛作為吊艙賽車手的秘密過去。Spencer Science 由來自 KooBits 的才華橫溢的插畫家和教育專家團隊創立，KooBits 是一家屢獲殊榮的教育科技領導者，自 2014 年以來在其平台上擁有超過 250,000 名活躍用戶。系列特點：• 掌握關鍵科學詞彙• 將科學應用於現實生活• 將學習與樂趣融為一體• 為孩子提供有意義的娛樂• 孩子們喜愛的幽默與古怪！What do you do when an alien lands on Earth and asks you to be his guide?Zolo, the curious alien from Pootoon, has landed on Earth! It's up to Spencer and LUKE to guide him through our planet's wonders. Join the quirky trio as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, from discovering the world's tallest tree to revisiting Zolo's secret past as a pod racer.Spencer Science is created by a team of talented illustrators and education experts from KooBits, an award-winning EdTech leader with over 250,000 active users on its platforms since 2014.Series features:• Pick Up Key Science Vocabulary• Apply Science to Real Life• Blend Learning with Fun• Entertain Children Meaningfully• Humour and Wackines

當外星人登陸地球並要求你成為他的嚮導時，你會怎麼做？來自 Pootoon 的好奇外星人 Zolo 已登陸地球！史賓賽和路克需要引導他探索我們星球的奇蹟。加入古怪的三人組，踏上一生難忘的冒險之旅，從發現世界上最高的樹到重溫佐洛作為吊艙賽車手的秘密過去。Spencer Science 由來自 KooBits 的才華橫溢的插畫家和教育專家團隊創立，KooBits 是一家屢獲殊榮的教育科技領導者，自 2014 年以來在其平台上擁有超過 250,000 名活躍用戶。系列特點：• 掌握關鍵科學詞彙• 將科學應用於現實生活• 將學習與樂趣融為一體• 為孩子提供有意義的娛樂• 孩子們喜愛的幽默與古怪！What do you do when an alien lands on Earth and asks you to be his guide?Zolo, the curious alien from Pootoon, has landed on Earth! It's up to Spencer and LUKE to guide him through our planet's wonders. Join the quirky trio as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime, from discovering the world's tallest tree to revisiting Zolo's secret past as a pod racer.Spencer Science is created by a team of talented illustrators and education experts from KooBits, an award-winning EdTech leader with over 250,000 active users on its platforms since 2015.Series features:• Pick Up Key Science Vocabulary• Apply Science to Real Life• Blend Learning with Fun• Entertain Children Meaningfully• Humour and Wackines

Max是個熱愛電玩的玩家，終於有機會參加夢寐以求的「孤狼之地」遊戲大賽，卻被爸媽送去一個禁止使用電子產品的夏令營。沒有電玩，只有健康飲食、戶外活動和社交挑戰，讓習慣獨處的Max不知所措。他能適應這樣的生活嗎？還是會發現，和他人連結也能帶來另一種成長與快樂？一段關於友情、改變與自我挑戰的圖像小說旅程。A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas.Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun--a shock to the system for a lone w

《Secret FACTopia!》收錄400則與「隱藏」相關的趣味知識，從祕密食譜、逃脫高手，到隱藏寶藏與隱形斗篷應有盡有。你會遇見會偷內衣的貓、會發光的鯊魚、偽裝成其他物品的馬桶，以及史上最大規模的捉迷藏比賽。除了知識，書中插圖還藏有十隻小老鼠等你尋找。全書結合幽默插畫與攝影，並經《大英百科全書》專家驗證，將世界上最奇妙的「隱藏」事實生動呈現，是孩子樂於與朋友家人分享的知識寶庫。📖 亮點★ 400則經驗證的隱藏趣聞★ 圖文結合，互動找圖遊戲★ 主題跨足動物、歷史與奇聞Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

■ 最新第七版增訂：說明現代軟體工程師的職涯路徑與選擇、加強軟體架構設計的介紹、透過Google的軟體工程實務介紹長期持續開發(Programming over time)的概念、增加軟體重構的內容與行動應用app的開發。本書結合軟體工程的核心知識與實務應用，透過實例帶領讀者學會如何開發與管理軟體產品。內容包括：■ 軟體工程的基本觀念：先釐清「程式」、「軟體系統」、「應用系統」、「軟體開發」與「軟體生命週期」等基本概念。■ 軟體工程的程序與方法：軟體系統的開發從開始規劃、分析、設計、製作、測試、上線使用到維護，分成好幾個階段，每一個階段都有一些可以採用的方法與技術。■ 現代物件導向軟體工程：這是目前軟體開發最普遍採用的技術，很多開發工具與技術都運用了物件導向的概念與方法。■ 安全軟體系統開發週期（SSDLC）：政府與一般企業開始要求在軟體開發時就採用的開發流程與方法，防止開發期間留下資安的漏洞。■ 軟體工程相關的技術：軟體再用、MDA（model-driven architecture）、反向工程、設計模式、CMMI、軟體重構、新舊系統的轉換等。■ 軟體工程的新發展：Google的軟體開發實務經驗、軟體產品線、雲端運算、App、軟體安全、服務導向的架構（SOA，service-oriented architecture）與觀點導向（aspect-oriented）的開發技術等。本書適用對象：■ 學校或是推廣教育的老師：本書可以做為軟體工程相關課程教科書，內容約對應到18週（54小時）的學期課程。■ 資訊專業人士：建立軟體工程方面的專業背景。■ 對於軟體開發有興趣的技術人員：軟體工程探討了很多軟體開發方面的原理與策略，可以提昇專業能力與解決問題的技巧。■ 軟體產品的推廣人員：有軟體工程的背景會更了解軟體的特性與用途。

10隻小鴨搖搖擺擺到處躲迷藏 ⊙⊙睜大眼睛找一找，小鴨躲在哪裡呢？⊙⊙ ★專業錄製中、英文版繪本故事，可掃描QR Code聆聽，雙語情境沉浸式學習。 ★互動式親子共讀繪本，邀請大、小讀者一起推進情節，開啟雙向對話，增進孩子語言發展。 ★幼兒教育專家深入導讀，搭配遊戲頁面延伸學習，親子邊玩邊學，樂趣滿滿。 太陽出來了，又是新的一天。 10隻小鴨出去玩。 The sun is up, it's a brand-new day. Ten little ducklings want to play. 閉眼睛，別偷看， 一起來玩躲迷藏！ So close your eyes, you mustn't peek. Let's play a game of hide-and-seek! 10隻小鴨玩水真涼快， 池塘戲水嘩啦啦。 Ten little ducklings keeping cool, Splishing, splashing in the pool. 看小鴨潛下去、浮上來，游過去、游過來。 是誰躺在泳圈上？ Watch them dive and float and swim. Which one's on a rubber ring? 找到你了，小鴨！ I see you, duckling! 跟著可愛的黃色小鴨一起出發，池塘、農場、叢林、雪地，他們甚至連大海裡都去了呢！實在是好忙碌的一天啊！ 一邊讀故事，一邊按照指示找出小鴨，你都找到了嗎？那麼，再請你數一數，玩了一整天，累得窩在床上睡覺的小鴨，是不是10隻呢？幫小鴨點點名，跟他們說晚安吧！ 親子共讀時，家長不只可以陪著孩子叫出每隻小鴨的名字，並找出每隻小鴨，體驗躲迷藏的趣味，也可以請孩子練習說說看，其他9隻小鴨在做什麼？有沒有發現每隻小鴨的個性都不同？他們有的老是在吃東西，有的老是在調皮搗蛋，有的似乎有點倒楣，還有沿路一直打瞌睡的小鴨呢！當家長和孩子一問一答的閱讀繪本時，就是孩子語言發展最好的時機。 也別忘了掃描書中的QR Code，播放中英雙語故事音檔，和孩子一起動動手指頭，指出小鴨躲在哪裡，並大聲的說：「I see you, duckling!」這也是互動式繪本的有趣之處喔！ 書末特別邀請幼兒教育專家邱瓊慧教授撰寫專業導讀，提供家長更多利用繪本與孩子互動的妙方，以及附QR Code音檔的遊戲頁面，除了讓孩子練

本書為幼兒設計的互動繪本，用溫柔又有趣的方式，陪孩子認識看醫生的過程。書中透過簡單文字和可愛插圖，介紹聽診、照X光、貼OK繃等常見醫療情境，幫助孩子減少對看診的緊張感。附有36枚可重複使用的「勇氣貼紙」，讓孩子邊看故事邊參與，提升理解與安全感。是家長準備孩子就診前的貼心工具，也適合親子共讀，一起把醫院變得沒那麼可怕。What do you do at the doctor's office? My Doctor's Visit is the perfect way to introduce your little one to the world of doctor visits in a fun and engaging manner!This charming interactive storybook takes children on a journey through a typical doctor’s appointment, easing any fears and answering common questions about what happens during a visit.With 36 adorable, reusable bravery stickers, kids can actively participate in the story. They can place and replace the stickers on each page, helping them understand medical tools, procedures, and the roles of healthcare professionals. Whether it’s checking a heartbeat, looking at an X-ray, or getting a bandage, children will find comfort and enjoyment in this interactive experience.Features:Interactive Learning: Engages children with hands-on activities, making the doctor’s visit less

The Inside Scouts help a giraffe with an upset tummy feel better in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. A giraffe can't eat because her tummy feels sick. The Inside Scouts put on their suits, grab their tools, and get really small! They go inside the giraffe to find out what is stuck in her gut. And they work together to help the giraffe feel better!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this book, readers learn about the di

✧「傾聽」是讓人際相處更美好的最佳手段✧～日本國家資格職涯發展諮商師親撰～希望可以跟別人建立更深的關係？就是這本！ 【本書特色】◎人際心理講師教你好好觀察、好好聆聽、好好表達，好感關係由自己創造！◎7章零壓力好感傾聽分類✕100點人際傾聽要點，重點敘述條理分明超易讀！◎囊括基本傾聽要點與職場人際、咄咄逼人對象應對法則，傾聽就是「以守為攻」！ 「好希望可以透過談話，就能與他人相處融洽、沒有隔閡……」「好希望他人願意對我敞開心扉暢所欲言，真心地喜歡我……」──如果這些願望都能實現，人生會變得如何呢？ 別擔心！就由講座受講人數超過1萬人的日本高人氣職涯發展諮商師──藤本梨惠子，幫你培養人際上的好感傾聽習慣，讓你內外兼美！ ✦✦「懂得傾聽」比「懂得說話」更重要✦✦為什麼我們的注意力全放在如何學會好好說話呢？自顧自地說個不停，反而會讓對方沒有機會開口，使得自己未能獲得任何重要的資訊……此外，對方若未能汲取出話中要點，也將無所適從。這時，我們就必須具備「傾聽力」，從對談中找出自己希望獲得的資訊、話題。透過對方的言談間獲得啟發，發現自己真正的問題所在！ ✦✦好的傾聽可以改善人際關係✦✦學習傾聽可以讓自己跳脫「必須想點話題跟對方聊」、「必須想出一些建議」的思維，打開人與人之間的交流！透過傾聽，更深入地了解他人喜好與生活型態，便能依據他人話語給予最適合的建言與回應，增加個人魅力！許多人都對「傾聽」不以為意，然而，傾聽確實蘊含了強大的力量！ ✦✦讓對方感到一見如故的傾聽技巧✦✦人類對於未知的事物都有一種無法控制的恐懼，因此要建立與陌生對象的安全感以及信任感，最重要的就是找出或創造出彼此之間的共通點！NLP（Neuro Linguistic Programming）心理學稱之為「同步（Pacing）」，這是透過配合對方的呼吸、動作、說話速度建立信任的溝通技巧。善於營造出輕鬆氛圍的人，都會與對方形成同步。要與對方製造信任，就增加彼此之間的共通點吧！ 有人說，希望自己擁有神一般的影響力，並感嘆不論再怎麼努力，還是得不到眾人的認可。不過，請各位想一想，世上有哪位神祇會對人「喋喋不休」呢？所以，如果想如神一般擁有廣大的影響力，就一定要具備傾聽能力，別無他法！ 詳悉人的心理，有助於更理解他人並更好的展現自己！本書便以心

Megabat wants to help his Daniel earn some money. But how? Easy! Become a STAR. The fifth laugh-out-loud book in this sweet and funny chapter book series featuring a talking bat, now available in paperback.Daniel's allowance is not going to cover the cost to fix his dad's phone screen, which he and Megabat broke. And he is out of ideas. Megabat has a GREAT idea: become famous! Famous people have lots of money.Daniel is also grounded, and being stuck inside is pretty boring. Megabat has no time to spend with bored Daniel, he's too busy learning the skill that will make him famous and rich.Daniel really doesn't like Megabat's new catchphrase, or his fancy new hairdo. Megabat will show him!When Megabat takes things too far and ruins Daniel's mom's dinner party with his "magic show," chaos ensues . . . and Daniel is not too happy. And Megabat learns there are some things that are more important than fame and riches. Kris Easler's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious

◎當Disney+帶著累積百年的內容進軍串流，早就占領市場的Netflix怎麼因應？◎百威啤酒推洋芋片，成功打進小酒館，為何在進駐便利店時被樂事打趴？◎某競品市占率從29％增至33％，另個從31％跌至27％，哪個對自家威脅更大？多數公司認為，他們經常蒐集競爭者情報，但等到對手真正出招時，很多老闆（超過80%）的反應卻是：「他們瘋了嗎？這樣做很不理性呀！」（很驚訝）「不用擔心啦，這樣做根本沒有邏輯。」（很不屑）但這些不理性、不合邏輯的行為，總是出乎意料的搶占市場。為什麼？ 作者約翰．霍恩（John Horn）目前是華盛頓大學經濟學教授，他在麥肯錫策略實務團隊長達9年，負責企業策略演練，幫助一百多個客戶舉辦商戰競爭遊戲工作坊，了解「對手到底在想什麼」。 本書就是他透過《麥肯錫季刊》的調查，遍訪全球1,825名高階主管，彙集過去幾年面對競爭者突然出招時的因應流程。 ◎再不理性的策略，背後都有規則可循․聽聽對手說什麼，老闆、發言人在各種場合的用字，都是線索執行長說考慮擴展印尼市場，亞太負責人卻在談越南，哪個才對？研發人員在產業會議發表腫瘤藥物，公司的新聞稿卻大肆宣揚心血管藥物？這是公司內部訊息混亂，還是故意誤導你，怎麼判斷？（同理：法說會、新聞稿、公開發言，你都信？）․查查他們有哪些資產和資源？可以玩什麼把戲？對手說要將產品拓展到某國家，搶攻市場，但他們在該國根本沒有行銷人員，也沒經銷商，怎麼辦到？作者戲稱這一步叫「看看他們可以玩什麼把戲」：你可以從財報、市占率、經銷商等資訊，來思考對手的行為動機。◎競爭者會從哪裡冒出來──破解不同類型的對手 ․來自相近產業的入侵者──多關注業務範圍，那是對方的競爭優勢Google旗下的YouTube、Android、Google地圖，都主打網路搜尋服務，如果你的業務雷同，就得留意這些部門的變動會對你造成什麼影響。․創業者背景調查──從他的經歷推敲思維路線查看創辦人的LinkedIn個人頁面，了解他之前創辦過哪些事業？成功嗎？是連續創業還是首次創辦公司？團隊都是什麼背景的人？了解創辦人的資歷，就能推敲出他們的思維模式及處理業務的方法。（同理：各國的經濟部商業司網站、私營求職網也是線索來源。） 很多時候，我們不可能直接與競爭對手交談，就像考古學家無法向恐龍提問，怎麼辦？利用黑帽演練、商戰遊戲：

本書以音樂互動的方式，重現普羅高菲夫經典作品《彼得與狼》的童話魅力。故事講述小男孩彼得與爺爺同住，雖被叮囑不要外出，卻在狼威脅到鴨子、鳥與家貓時，決定挺身相救。隨著情節推進，讀者可按下書頁上的按鈕，聆聽十段樂曲選段，感受不同角色與場景的音樂描繪。書末收錄作曲家簡介與樂曲賞析，介紹配器、節奏與技巧，幫助孩子理解音樂如何講述故事。Discover the fairy-tale magic of Peter and the Wolf in this musical reimagining of one of Prokofiev’s most famous and classic compositions. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Prokofiev’s score. Peter and the Wolf is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather.His grandfather warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens Peter’s animal friends – a duck, a bird and his grandfather's cat – he decides to ignore his grandfather's warning and save them. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score.Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to

A middle-grade graphic novel about a Taiwanese American girl navigating identity, bullying, and the messy process of learning to be comfortable in her skin.Between homework, studying, and Chinese school, Měi Yīng’s summer is shaping up to be a boring one. Her only bright spots are practice with her soccer team, the Divas, and the time spent with her năi nai, who is visiting from Taiwan. Although Měi Yīng’s Mandarin isn’t the best and Năi Nai doesn’t speak English, they find other ways to connect, like cooking guōtiē together and doing tai chi in the mornings.By the end of the summer, Měi Yīng is sad to see Năi Nai go—she’s the com­plete opposite of Měi Yīng serious professor mother—but excited to start fifth grade. Until new kid Sid starts making her the butt of racist jokes. Her best friend, Kirra, says to ignore him, but does everyone else’s silence about the harassment mean they’re also ignoring Sid . . . or her? As Sid’s bullying fuels Měi Yīng's feelings of invisibility, she m

最有童心的創作雙人組　賴曉妍ｘ賴馬　聯手推出創意圖像讀本「山雨小學」系列打破制式學習框架，讓每個與眾不同的孩子，跟著經典繪本角色快樂上學去！歡迎小朋友和生氣王子一起大冒險，提升情緒力、知識力、圖文閱讀理解力！★☆★山雨小學招生中★☆★你是哪一種小朋友？特別愛哭的、特別愛生氣的、特別會噴火的、特別會游泳的、特別會讀書的、特別乖的，還是特別古怪的？這裡歡迎每一個「特別」的孩子，校長說了，有哪個孩子不是特別的呢？！ALL are welcome!「山雨小學」系列特色：1.經典繪本角色攜手共創新故事--愛哭公主+生氣王子+噴火龍阿古力大集合！2.不一樣的學校，擁抱多元價值--在這裡，什麼學生／老師都有！發生什麼事都不奇怪！3.結合最新閱讀趨勢，不只讀文字，也讀圖像，全面提升閱讀理解力4.融合SEL（Social and Emotional Learning, 社會情緒學習）理念，跟角色一起培養各種情緒力當生氣王子遇上瘋狂植物，究竟誰輸誰贏？！艾迪王子是個一板一眼的模範生，每天在固定的時間做固定的事，生活只要有一丁點不如意就會火冒三丈、氣得鼻子打結，沒想到他陰錯陽差跟著山雨小學的學生來到了瘋狂植物園，與大家一起探險、逃亡、解謎。他該如何逃離各種植物怪獸的追趕？王子的理性和感性，是否能在關鍵時刻發揮作用？關於內容=>結合社會情緒學習（SEL, Social and Emotional Learning）●看生氣王子學會「自我管理」—當他不再是眾人的目光焦點時，生氣好像也沒有用？！●看生氣王子學會「社會覺察」—當植物發狂時，很難不注意到它們的「心情」●看生氣王子學著跟其他同學互動、表達內心感受，即「溝通技巧」—小珍珠手寫卡片表達感謝關於形式=>結合最新閱讀趨勢，安排多重圖文敘事●多元類型的敘事：驚險懸疑動作片內容＋故事圖解＋分格漫畫＝＞培養圖文閱讀理解力●PLUS遊戲：跟著角色一起找找看＝＞練習觀察力●PLUS知識：艾迪王子小知識（認識火車、名人等）＝＞提升知識力「山雨小學」QA時間：Q1：要進入這所學校有什麼必要條件？Ａ：山雨小學是古怪國國王特許的實驗學校，起初學生以古怪國當地的孩子為主，後來因為招生不足，所以後來漸漸變成只要有點古怪的孩子都能申請入學。Q2：什麼樣的學生才能入學？Ａ：古怪國的學校，當然要特別的學生才收啊！可以是特別愛哭的、特別愛生氣的、特別會噴火的

Skates on. Fangs out. Let’s roll. This perfectly paranormal graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who embraces the dark side and finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is todiefor.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory—that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself "recruited" by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team—just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team? Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?

Zoya and her puppy Coco are excited for a glittery bedroom makeover in this full-color book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Zoya can't wait to paint her bedroom a new glittery color. But Zoya can't decide on just one color! So she decides she wants a fun, multi-colored room! Will Zoya -- with her puppy Coco's help -- be able to give her bedroom the perfect makeover?With Kai Robinson's vibrant, full-color artwork and Valerie Bolling's engaging, easy-to-read text throughout, this sparkly series is perfect for beginning readers!

「作者完美呈現監管單位觀點、風險管理、可解釋性與其他諸多主題的概觀，同時提供實務建議與程式碼範例。」—Christoph MolnarInterpretable Machine Learning作者「使用獨特戰術處理方式，解決ML系統風險，讓本書脫穎而出。透過細微差異的處理降低ML風險，為讀者提供寶貴資源，以負責任又可持續的方式成功佈署ML系統。」—Liz GrennanDigital Trust, McKinsey&Company初級合夥人暨全球事務共同領導者過去十年，見證了人工智慧與機器學習(AI/ML)技術的廣泛採用。然而，疏於監督這些廣泛實施的技術，導致原本可由適切風險管理來避免的事故與不良後果。在認識AI/ML真正的好處前，從業人員必須瞭解如何降低風險。本書說明負責任AI的處理方式：建立在風險管理、資安、資料隱私上，並套用社交科學的最佳實作，提升AI/ML技術、商業程序與文化能力的完整框架。作者Patrick Hall、James Curtis與Parul Pandey創作了這本指南，以期能協助企業、客戶與大眾改善真實世界AI/ML系統結果的資料科學家。‧學習完整涵蓋可解釋性、模組驗證與除錯、偏見管理、資料隱私與ML安全性的負責任AI技術處理‧學習如何建立成功的、有影響力的AI風險管理實作‧對採用AI技術的現有標準、法律與評估方式有基本瞭解，包括近期的NIST AI Risk Management Framework‧使用GitHub與Colab的互動式資源

Key Words: Action, Movement, Control. Different areas of the brain dodifferent things - the frontal lobe turns your thoughts into actions. Dailyactions like walking or swinging on the trapeze happen when the frontal lobetells your body to get moving, so get your fingers flying on this puzzle.

Key Words: Sense, Touch, Awareness. The parietal lobe - one of many partsof your brain - processes sensory input from the world around you. Everythingfrom the taste of a crisp apple to a pointy cactus is handled here.Whichsenses will you equip to solve this puzzle.

Key Words: Memory, Emotions, Language. One of many parts of the brain,the temporal lobe makes memories and associated emotions. And without thetemporal lobe, we couldn’t make the words to explain our thoughts (or puzzles)to others.Use your memories of puzzles past to solve.

Key Words: Balance, Coordination, Equilibrium. The cerebellum is one ofmany parts of your brain. It is in charge of balance and coordination -without it you couldn’t walk or pick things up.Next time you have a nicestroll, thank your cerebellum. Can you coordinate the solution.

【好評推薦】 「AppCoda的書令人非常激賞，內容寫得非常清楚，即使沒有任何概念，書中的內容會鼓勵你獨立思考並吸收這些觀念，沒有其他比這更詳盡的學習資源了。」 ──日本Sheehan，Ingot LLC 「這本書寫得非常好，簡潔有力，書中的範例非常棒且貼近真實的應用，它真的幫助我完成第一個App，並於App Store上架，內容給我許多進一步強化與更新App的想法。我將它作為我的參考指南，也很感謝每當Swift與iOS有做變更時，都能收到更新。」 ──David Greenfield，ThreadABead作者 「這本書教導我如何建立我想要的App，書中的內容規劃得很好，每一章的篇幅拿捏得恰到好處，不會太過冗長而無法消化，想要學習開發第一個App並進階學習的話，我強烈推薦這本內容超棒的好書。」 ──Stephen Donnelly，Rascalbiscuit總監 「這是我在學習Swift時所找到的學習書籍之一。作為一個初學者，這本書非常容易學習與理解，整本書以貼近真實生活的範例來建立App，這種學習方式真是太天才了，最後也能夠實用它。我學習了很多，也運用了很多其中的內容於我的App中。我發現我會常常回來參考此書，這真的是一本很棒的作品。」 ──Bill Harned，Percent Off作者 「這是有關iOS開發最棒的書籍，內容編排絕佳且容易跟著實作，是很棒的開發學習良伴。」 ──Ali Akkawi，iOS與Android行動App自由工作者 【本書特色】 從零開始掌握SwiftUI框架與開發技巧 快速強化你的iOS App開發實戰能力 輕鬆成為專業程式設計師 ♚使用Xcode 15 & iOS 17 & Swift 5.9開發 ♚了解Xcode開發工具 ♚使用清單視圖、堆疊視圖設計UI與深色模式 ♚快速學習Swift App程式編寫、物件導向與SwiftUI程式設計 ♚運用SwiftData與CloudKit存取資料 ♚使用地圖與相機 ♚實作動態視覺效果 ♚開發使用者通知 ♚App本地化 ♚App測試與上架程序 【內容簡介】 作者分享多年來的iOS開發經驗，並集結廣受歡迎的iOS教學文章，以SwiftUI框架重新編寫，精心設計出30個章節。由基礎入門開始，逐步實作出具有精美UI及實用功能、支援雲端資料傳輸與深色模式的FoodPin App，而

Explore the wild and wonderful world of birds with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between--our planet is home to so many beautifully feathered friends! This big book of birds is packed with tons of cool facts and colorful photos that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. It's written especially for curious new readers, with engaging trivia and age-appropriate language that lets kids read and explore independently as they learn all about birds! 35 birds to meet-- Kids will discover a variety of bird species like flamingos, penguins, and barn swallows, and find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more. Fun facts--Keep young readers fascinated with cool facts about how baby birds are born, if birds can get lost when they fly, and which water bird eats baby alligators! Learning in action-- You'll even find some activities to try, like helping your child measure their own wingspan, b

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the Year"Gripping and thought-provoking." --The New York TimesEven though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive--and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story! From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances on Earth millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, c

入圍波隆納插畫獎、金鼎獎得主陳又凌，以絕美圖像談：「煩惱」，是什麼？帶領孩子用不同的角度認識煩惱！賽米希覺得，煩惱是壓在心上的一百顆石頭，是一想到就會又氣又難過的事。於是，她決定出門問問大家：「要怎麼解決煩惱呢？」馬說：煩惱是只要奔跑就可以甩開的東西。獅子說：煩惱是只要大吼就會消失的事情。兔子說：只要說出來，煩惱就會不見喔。但這些方法對賽米希都不管用，到底要怎麼樣才能解決煩惱呢？──原來只要換個角度，煩惱就不再是煩惱！SEL繪本系列特色Little Minds, Great Worlds小心靈．大世界生活中的大小事，什麼讓你煩心？什麼讓你歡喜？什麼讓你害怕？那是什麼感覺？背後可能是什麼原因所造成？請隨著SEL繪本的角色進入他們的內心世界，傾聽他們的聲音。透過溫柔的對話，可以更了解自己，並懂得如何善待自己與他人。SEL繪本系列（social and emotional learning），希望藉由了解、滋養、強化每個小小個體的內在，讓形於外的連結更堅固健全，從個人到社會，都能有最好的發揮。系列分類：我的情緒．我知道【自我覺察篇】我的情緒．我掌控【自我管理篇】他人情緒．我同理【社會覺察篇】人際溝通．我拿手【溝通技巧篇】最佳決策．我做得到【責任決策篇】

親職溝通作家 羅怡君&旅法繪本創作者 Mori三木森 四手聯彈譜出結合想像力與創造力的勇氣進行曲小男孩有一個祕密，沒想到一說出口，就被同學們嘲笑：「螞蟻，有什麼好怕的？！」｢可是，螞蟻搬得動比自己重一千倍的東西、螞蟻可以殺死一頭大象，而且螞蟻無所不在，好像只要打個信號就能組成大軍！」小男孩越想越害怕、越想越累。他決定將螞蟻的故事改編成戲劇，演給大家看，而且故事裡的他化身為威猛的恐龍，狠狠的擊退螞蟻！結果，這齣螞蟻與男孩共演的戲碼落幕後，他們的關係會有所改變嗎？系列介紹：SEL（social and emotional learning，即「社會情緒學習」）繪本系列，希望藉由了解、滋養、強化每個小小個體的內在，讓形於外的連結更堅固健全，從個人到社會，都能有最好的發揮。SEL的核心價值包含以下五大類別：1. 我的情緒．我知道［自我覺察篇］2. 我的情緒．我掌控［自我管理篇］3. 他人情緒．我同理［社會覺察篇］4. 人際溝通．我拿手［溝通技巧篇］5. 最佳決策．我做得到［責任決策篇］生活中的大小事，什麼讓你煩心？什麼讓你歡喜？什麼讓你害怕？那是什麼感覺？背後可能是什麼原因所造成？請隨著SEL繪本的角色進入他們的內心世界，傾聽他們的聲音。透過溫柔的對話，可以更了解自己，並懂得如何善待自己與他人。

●●●解開標籤效應，別讓刻板印象框住／限制你的可能性●●●三個橘色的點就像別人貼上的標籤，不請自來的點，讓人好煩惱，好在意啊！與三個點同行的旅程充滿驚奇讓讀者透過自我覺察，找回安定的自己本書內容介紹：三個橘色的點緊跟著我，我想要擺脫它們。我大口吃橘子，想嚇走它們；我把自己藏起來，是不是就不會被發現了？我戴上一頂大帽子，假裝看不到它們，這樣一來，三個橘色的點就會不見了嗎？系列介紹：SEL繪本（social and emotional learning，即「社會情緒學習」）系列，希望藉由了解、滋養、強化每個小小個體的內在，讓形於外的連結更堅固健全，從個人到社會，都能有最好的發揮。SEL的核心價值包含以下五大類別：1. 我的情緒．我知道［自我覺察篇］2. 我的情緒．我掌控［自我管理篇］3. 他人情緒．我同理［社會覺察篇］4. 人際溝通．我拿手［溝通技巧篇］5. 最佳決策．我做得到［責任決策篇］生活中的大小事，什麼讓你煩心？什麼讓你歡喜？什麼讓你害怕？那是什麼感覺？背後可能是什麼原因所造成？請隨著SEL繪本的角色進入他們的內心世界，傾聽他們的聲音。透過溫柔的對話，可以更了解自己，並懂得如何善待自己與他人。

在冰封的世界裡，唯一能感受溫暖的地方，是被巨大圓頂覆蓋的「雪球城」。城內居民享有名聲、財富與安全，代價是他們的生活被24小時直播，供外面的貧困者觀看。來自外界的少女初凡，夢想進入雪球城，卻意外被選為城內明星的替身，才發現一切與螢幕上截然不同……韓國話題小說《雪球城》，首次推出英文版，揭開虛假之下的真相。NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking Korean phenomenon that Entertainment Weekly called “The Hunger Games meets Squid Game”—now in English for the first time!A COSMOPOLITAN BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR • A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR“An immersive and utterly addictive dark dystopian thriller . . . with the eerie, desperate, and exhilarating vibes of Snowpiercer and The Hunger Games.” —Susan Lee, author of SeoulmatesIn a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart.Enclosed under a vast dome, Snowglobe is the last place on Earth that’s warm. Outside Snowglobe is a frozen wasteland, and every day, citizens face the icy world to get to their jobs at the power pla

自己抽的卡怨不了別人！ 戀愛冒險要大結局了嗎？ 爆氣抽到的SSR五星角色，不是普通攻略對象—— 小熊本體：穿越的乙遊玩家 騎士真身：無聊搞事的■■ 號稱擁有三宮六院七十二紙片男妃的博愛穿越者・小熊， 燃燒玩家之魂，即使課金也要找到回家的路！ 運氣爆棚抽出SSR五星騎士柯諾斯， 小熊本以為只要犧牲熊掌與肚肚，就能自此開?easy模式闖遊戲。 不料熊生坎坷，先被迫與柯諾斯分開，又巧遇落跑的真公主♂️⋯⋯ 邪神滅國危機漸近，星戀劇情強制開跑， 但神祕的湖中女神與勇者也不敵柯諾斯的佔有慾！ 「主人，我允許妳更喜歡我。」 自己抽的卡怨不了別人，含淚攻略也要刷滿愛心。 感情升溫、戀絆值未滿之際，傳說邪神逼至眼前。 為了回到自己世界，小熊左手東泉，右手手機，率領騎士直衝邪神家門！ 邪神祭品即將外送到府，穿越遊戲的異鄉人要回家， 而騎士公主冒險的終點——處處是驚喜！？ 人氣作家 醉琉璃 X 幻彩魔法師 夜風 最新系列完結篇， 穿遊、抽卡、救世界，而且還要談戀愛！

For fans of Oliver Jeffers, this stunningly illustrated, whimsical picture book is about finding your own voice and learning how to connect with others through storytelling. A quiet child in a boisterous family, Emma Wen dreams of a world that is peaceful and silent. When she reads about the blue whale - with a heart so big her father could stand in it - she has an idea. She fashions a boat out of household objects and sails from her bedroom into the mouth of a whale, where she settles in happily. Emma has finally found her peace and quiet. That is until another child, Owen Tang, arrives inside the whale and is loud, noisy and "everything she is running away from". Emma and Owen's unlikely friendship blossoms inside the microcosm of the whale in a beautifully told story of friendship and finding your own voice in a world that is "filled with too much of everything, everywhere." With lush, irresistible illustrations and its balance of sensitivity and adventure, Xin Li's author/illustrat

【北歐神話洛基的故事合輯】惡作劇之神洛基下凡變成普通人啦！奧丁對洛基總總惡行再也無法容忍了，所以他決定要處罰洛基，向凡人好好學習，如何成為一個稱職的「好人」……但洛基怎麼可能乖乖照做呢？A doodle-packed boxset featuring the first THREE books in the bestselling Loki: A Bad God's Guide series.After Norse god Loki plays one too many tricks in Asgard, Odin banishes him to live on Earth as an eleven-year-old school boy. With Thor, Heimdall and the giant Hyrrokkin pretending to be his family, Loki must record his deeds in a magical (slightly sarcastic) diary to prove he’s learning how to become more virtuous.Boxset features:Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being GoodLoki: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the BlameLoki: A Bad God's Guide to Ruling the World

The Inside Scouts Viv and Sanjay help a lion with a leaky heart in this full-color early reader series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Viv and Sanjay are the Inside Scouts! Together, they help animals. They have a cool superpower -- they can shrink super small. When a lion with a leaky heart needs help, the Inside Scouts know what to do! They put on their suits, grab their tools, and get really small. They go inside the lion to find the leaky spot. And they fix it together!This series introduces beginning readers to the human body through mammals with similar anatomy -- and it does so in really fun ways! In this first book, readers learn about the circulatory system as Viv and

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！您準備好接受有關改編的終極測驗了嗎？你有沒有想知道...哪一種動物可以模仿烏賊、魚、海蛇和岩石？為什麼仙人掌沒有葉子？為什麼長頸鹿的脖子這麼長？為什麼有些動物有假眼睛？加入 Quiz Champs 主持人 Ollie Octopus，尋找諸如此類的有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，學習有趣的事實，並一路上講一些愚蠢的笑話！Quiz Champs 系列經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具教育意義的學習體驗。該系列與新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，還包括豐富的問題，以拓展好奇心。已提供答案和附加資訊以幫助學習、複習和準備測驗。系列特色：與最新的2023年新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致參與測驗題和笑話有趣、俏皮的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在這本書的25頁中盡可能注入幽默有關主題的附加信息Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on adaptations?Have you ever wanted to know ...which animal can mimic a squid, a fish, a sea snake and a rock?why a cactus has no leaves?why a giraffe has such a long neck?why some animals have fake eyes?Join Quiz Champs host Ollie Octopus as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. The series is aligned with the Si

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！您準備好參加有關工廠系統的終極測驗了嗎？你有沒有想知道...為什麼當你觸摸含羞草時，葉子會關閉？為什麼有些植物會捕捉並「吃」昆蟲？為什麼蝴蝶和蜜蜂會拜訪花朵？科學家如何判斷一棵樹的年齡？加入 Quiz Champs 主持人 Sunny Sunflower，尋找諸如此類的有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，學習有趣的事實，並一路上講一些愚蠢的笑話！Quiz Champs 系列經過專門設計，為年輕學習者提供有趣且具教育意義的學習體驗。該系列與新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致，還包括豐富的問題，以拓展好奇心。已提供答案和附加資訊以幫助學習、複習和準備測驗。系列特色：與最新的2023年新加坡小學科學課程大綱和劍橋小學科學課程保持一致參與測驗題和笑話有趣、俏皮的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在這本書的25頁中盡可能注入幽默有關主題的附加信息Great for classroom and home use!Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on plant systems?Have you ever wanted to know ...why touch-me-not leaves close when you touch them?why some plants capture and 'eat' insects?why butterflies and bees visit flowers?how scientists can tell the age of a tree?Join Quiz Champs host Sunny Sunflower as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way!The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Th