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Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive.From the author of Holding the Reins comes a binge-worthy dark biker romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen. ‘The spice was top tier’ 5* Reader review‘The hottest fictional man I have ever read’ 5* Reader review‘Great tension and their chemistry is off the charts 5* Reader reviewRide faster than your angel can fly. Gabriel Wolfe, fallen dark angel and president of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, has lived a life shrouded in darkness.Haunted by a traumatic past, chaos is the only way he makes sense of the world. He craves it to feel stable. Whole.But everything changes when he meets Brinley Rose Beaumont. With her raven hair and molten eyes, she ignites a fire within him that he never knew existed. Wolfe's meticulously controlled world soon begins to unravel, and he finds himself drawn to Brinley with an intensity that borders on obsession.Now, Brinley is all he sees. And Wolfe will stop at nothing to make her his. Tropes:- Motorcycle Rom

It’s time for an adventure with your favourite LEGO® characters. Funny comics, exciting stories and super-fun activities await you in this awesome Official Annual. First, visit the world of Ninjago and build your Zane minifigure.See how his powers help the other ninja during dangerous missions. Then, head over to LEGO City and cheer for Just Jason as he performs extreme skateboard tricks. Included inside are fact files, spot-the-differences, join-the-dots puzzles, mazes, drawing and colouring challenges and loads of other fun stuff to read and play along with.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, the Brick and Knob configurations and NINJAGO are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

A children’s guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.Time is central to our experience as humans, and it’s important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.This time book for children offers:*Content written by experts in the field, a scientist and a Horologist (the study of time).*A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives and the amazing science behind time.*Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to e

Two kid heroes use brains and elbow grease to face off supervillains with hilarious powers in this all-new STEM graphic novel series from MIT Kids Press.Ever since a comet hit Earth, New Bork City has been overrun with supervillains! Luckily, Maker Girl – who can make just about anything – and Professor Smarts – the sharpest kid on the block – are here to put a stop to them. They may not have superpowers of their own, but with the powers of science and engineering, they are more than a match for Mr Anti-Freeze, who's bent on destroying all ice cream, and Queen Ka-Ching, who kidnaps the heroes and brings them to her evil lair...

Learn all about ladybirds in this new Maisy's Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Join Maisy as she gets to know lovely ladybirds! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to everyone's favourite insect and gives practical ideas about what you can do to help the ladybirds in your garden or local park. Open out the final scene to go ladybird-spotting with Maisy and friends! Maisy's Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun, final open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about fantastic frogs in this new Maisy’s Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Hop along with Maisy as she finds out about fantastic frogs (and terrific toads too)! Discover their incredible life cycles and how they change from tiny tadpoles to fully grown frogs. Learn what they need, the places they live and the amazing sounds they make (ribbit, ribbit!). Open out the final scene to go pond dipping with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months.Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread. Love our planet with Maisy!

Discover new friends, locations and stories in this year’s Pokémon Annual! Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) The new Pokémon Annual 2026 introduces fans to the brand new HORIZONS series. Meet Liko as she joins a crew of friendly Trainers aboard the Brave Olivine airship and discovers their name – the Rising Volt Tacklers and get ready for battle as they encounter a new set of villains – the Explorers! Journey across Paldea to discover new Pokémon and learn everything there is to know about this exciting new region. This annual features stories, profiles, activities, colouring and a Paldea Pokédex filled with awesome Pokémon facts and stats.Every Pokémon fan will love the Pokémon Annual 2026. Perfect for Christmas.

Keep your eyes peeled for the kiddos! Spot Bluey in the collapsed cubby and join the search for Bingo and Coco at the chemist! Reckon you can help the grannies find the hidden bargains at the garage sale?With 14 terrific scenes and over 180 items to spot, it’s packed full of search-and-find fun!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where's Bluey?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s Bluey at Christmas?: A Search-and-Find BookBluey: Where’s the Easter Egg?: A Shaped Tabbed Board BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

**WINNER of the NATIONAL BOOK AWARD for Young People's Literature**This heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school, now in paperback!"The exact type of book I would've loved, andneeded, as a kid."— Jasmine Warga,New York Timesbestselling author of and Newbery Honor recipient forOther Words for HomeSeventh grade begins, and Kareem’s already fumbled it.His best friend moved away, he messed up his tryout for the football team, and because of his heritage, he was voluntoldto show the new kid—a Syrian refugee with a thick and embarrassing accent—around school. Just when Kareem thinks his middle school life has imploded, the hotshot QB promises to get Kareem another tryout for the squad. There’s a catch: to secure that chance, Kareem must do something he knows is wrong.Then, like a surprise blitz, Kareem’s mom returns to Syria to help her family but can’t make it back h

Adorable duo, Tiger and Mei, embark on a snow-filled winter adventure. Join Mei and Tiger in a touching story about friendship, embracing the day, and new experiences. Mei's exuberant Tiger wants to play in the snow, but Mei isn't quite so sure. It's cold and it's wet! But Mei soon changes her mind when she tastes delicate snowflakes for the first time, makes fresh footprints in the pristine snow and they have a fun snowball fight. As the day draws to a close, the duo return to the warm embrace of home - a perfect conclusion to a day filled with wonder and delight.

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series is now available in graphic novel format! In this adaptation of the eighth book, Alexis takes a step back from leading the Cupcake Club! Alexis loves being the business manager of the cupcake club. She's super-organized and loves working out schedules and budgets. But is being in charge "not cool?" Feeling unappreciated, Alexis takes a break from her responsibilities. With missed deadlines and supplies running low, it's a recipe for disaster!

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library, a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history.Enter the time space, a soaring library filled with books containing the memories of those have passed and accessed only by specially made watches once passed from father to son-but mostly now in government hands. This is where eleven-year-old Lisavet Levy finds herself trapped in 1938, waiting for her watchmaker father to return for her. When he doesn't, she grows up among the books and specters, able to see the world only by sifting through the memories of those who came before her. As she realizes that government agents are entering the time space to destroy books and maintain their preferred version of history, she sets about saving these scraps in her own vol

當Cassie收到一封「你是得獎者！」的神祕信，她以為夢想都能實現：有自己的房間、開心旅行、重新找回朋友……但真的得獎，就能填補心中的空缺嗎？An Indie BestsellerA Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award WinnerNPR Best of 20252025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsMega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy a mansion and get her own bedroom. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend

本書旨在提供一套兼具理論深度與實務操作的研究指南，協助讀者理解此一取徑背後的方法論依據，並掌握如何在實務上正確應用。全書分為十章，從基本的反事實因果推論概念出發，逐步引導讀者了解聯合分析的邏輯、實驗設計的策略、樣本數的估算，以及如何運用Qualtrics進行聯合網調實驗，並運用R及Stata軟體分析資料，亦將Python程式碼列於附錄一。 本書適合具備基礎研究方法訓練的碩博士生、學術研究人員、政策分析者與市場研究專業人士閱讀。我們期望透過本書，讓更多人能夠在繁雜的社會現象中，透過嚴謹的實驗設計與網路調查的靈活性，精準地探究人類行為背後的偏好結構與因果邏輯。

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.It’s been a rough few weeks for Hiroto and Hideki. But after Hiroto collapsed from overwork and Hideki lost his job, the two are back in high spirits and ready to fulfill an old childhood dream! Meanwhile, there are big changes on the horizon for Natsumi, and Yomogi’s love life is about to take a turn she never expected!

Meet adorable baby animals as they roar, squeak and splash their way through exciting adventures. Then, draw your new animal friends again and again with the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen.Mini explorers will love immersing themselves in the natural world, with lots and lots of cute creatures to find. They'll delight in pressing the 12 sound buttons to hear animal families having fun in the jungle, on the farm, in the snow and more.Fine motor skills and creative play will be supported as they use the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen to draw their favourite new friends.Baby Animalsis the perfect on-the-go activity book for keeping curious minds (and little hands) busy.Get ready to listen, learn, and draw - grabBaby Animalstoday!Find, hear and draw even more withFind Me, Hear Me, Draw Me! Baby Dinos -out now!

Meet roar-some baby dinosaurs as they stomp, chomp and giggle their way through exciting adventures. Then, draw your new dino friends again and again with the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen.Mini explorers will love immersing themselves in the prehistoric world, with lots and lots of cute creatures to find. They'll delight in pressing the 12 sound buttons to hear dinosaur families having fun in the jungle, ocean, desert and more.Fine motor skills and creative play will be supported as they use the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen to draw their favourite new friends.Baby Dinosis the perfect on-the-go activity book for keeping curious minds (and little hands) busy.Get ready to listen, learn, and draw - grabBaby Dinostoday!Find, hear and draw even more withFind Me, Hear Me, Draw Me! Baby Animals -out now!

青蛙 Bert 有一天發現了一顆閃閃發亮的泡泡，漂亮得讓所有朋友都忍不住想要輪流玩。原本單純的快樂，卻因為「想多玩一下」而變得有點複雜。隨著泡泡在大家之間傳遞，Bert 也慢慢發現，分享並不總是那麼容易，但真正的樂趣，往往來自一起玩。讓孩子在笑聲中理解，快樂其實可以被放大，只要願意一起分享。A funny, positive picture book about friendship, sharing and really brilliant bubbles from award-winning author/illustrator Kim Hillyard. One day, Bert the frog finds a beautiful, shiny bubble. It’s a very nice bubble – and all Bert’s friends think so too.Soon everyone wants to have a turn with the precious bubble – but as Bert discovers, sharing can be tricky. Can the friends find a way to enjoy the fun... together?A positive, heart-warming story about learning to share and finding fun in the world around you.

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging pet-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the mouse, the fish, the dog or the cat? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

一隻鱷魚一大早醒來，感覺喉嚨裡好像有隻青蛙，卡卡的很不舒服 。為了擺脫這種不爽快的感覺，他決定出門散步。一路上，他對遇到的每隻動物都惡狠狠地問：「你在找麻煩嗎？」 。這些小動物們當然被嚇得魂飛魄散，沒有誰敢挑戰這隻看起來脾氣暴躁的鱷魚。直到最後，他遇見了一頭體型龐大的大象，鱷魚也問了同樣的問題。大象的反應以及故事意想不到的結局，將會讓所有讀者捧腹大笑 。Crocodile has woken up with a frog in his throat. He heads out on a walk and asks the same question to every animal he meets: "Are you looking for trouble?" No one is up for the challenge - that is, until he comes across an enormous elephant.A fantastically funny picture book, Are You Looking for Trouble? is the perfect read aloud story to share with your little one. With bold illustrations by Delphine Durand, and a hilarious twist to look forward to, this is a book to come back to again and again.

Ancient magic and all-new heroes in a battle between the living and the dead - an epic story of chaos, myth and adventure for fans of Percy Jackson, from the author of The Boy to Beat the Gods.When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him."Children's fiction at its finest. Thorpe is a talent to watch!" Lizzie Huxley-Jones on Ashley's debut THE BOY TO BEAT THE GODS

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror!This stylish and engaging farm-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses.Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the pig, the sheep, the hen or the cow? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror!

從一隻貓、兩隻貓，到一群調皮搗蛋的貓咪們，這是一本讓孩子邊笑邊數數的歡樂圖畫書！結合押韻文字、翻翻頁與立體機關，讓數數變得好玩又驚喜。貓咪迷絕不能錯過的閱讀小冒險！A joyful, laugh-out-loud counting picture book with plenty of cat-itude!One cat, two cats, three cats, four. Five cats, six cats . . . how many more?In this interactive counting book with rhyming text, sturdy flaps and surprising pop-ups, you will meet 20 funny felines in lots of silly scenarios! This brilliantly bold picture book from Jonathan Emmett, the creator of Alphabet Street, and illustrator Rob Hodgson is the purrfect book for cat lovers, young and old.

準備好迎接挑戰了嗎？一起來破解密碼、尋找線索、解答謎語，並從錯綜複雜的迷宮中找到出路！這本超級有趣的謎題書，是專為7歲以上的小朋友設計的。它能讓孩子們在遊戲中，自然的打好閱讀識字、數學計算和邏輯思考的基礎（內容程度對應英國學制第二階段 Key Stage 2）。孩子們可以盡情在書上寫寫畫畫，解答各式各樣的趣味謎題。更棒的是，書中還會揭開大腦運作的小秘密，並提供讓思考更敏捷的小訣竅喔！遇到卡關的時候怎麼辦？別擔心！書末附有完整解答，還有線上資源連結，提供更多好玩的活動和協助！Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2)Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+. Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor is the second book in this popular full-color chapter book series, a great fit for readers who enjoy a mix of humor, adventure, and a touch of the macabre Ghoulia is a typical little girl . . . who happens to be a zombie. She lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and albino greyhound named Tragedy. One dark and stormy night, Ghoulia's cousin Dilbert comes to visit her at Crumbling Manor. She's confused--she didn't invite him, and it turns out that Dilbert's a real grouch. He complains about everything! When Ghoulia tries to track down Auntie Departed to find out why she invited Dilbert, she finds that Auntie has vanished. Ghoulia can't find her. And the doorbell won't stop ringing. One after another, Ghoulia's friends arrive--all with the same mysterious invitation in hand. As the gang searches Crumbling Manor for Auntie Departed, one of their own goes missing. Finally, Dilbert inadvertently solves the mystery in the greenhouse when he fin

從概念到實作，全方位掌握 RAG 與 LangChain 精準打造你的專屬 AI 系統！ 本書改編自第16屆 iThome 鐵人賽生成式 AI 組優選系列文章《初探 LangChain 與 LLM：打造簡易問診機器人》，完整收錄生成式 AI、大型語言模型（LLM）與檢索增強生成（RAG）的核心觀念與技術細節。 書中首先帶領讀者認識生成式 AI 與 LLM 的重要觀念，深入探討模型常見的幻覺問題與即時知識更新的難點，並逐步引導讀者學習 RAG 架構如何有效克服這些挑戰。接著，以詳細且易懂的步驟說明環境建置方法，包括 Python、PyCharm、OpenAI API 及 MongoDB Atlas 的設定，確保讀者能快速架設並應用於實務專案。 此外，書中透過實際案例「智慧問診機器人」專案的完整演練，全面介紹 LangChain 框架的基礎到進階操作技巧，並深入說明如何評估與測試系統效能，運用 DeepEval 及 LLM as a Judge 等工具進行成效驗證，幫助讀者掌握 RAG 系統的實務與優化策略，快速提升實戰能力。 無論你是初次接觸生成式 AI 的新手，或希望深度實作 RAG 技術的進階讀者，本書將引導你扎實地掌握理論基礎與技術細節，輕鬆建立屬於自己的高效能智慧應用系統。 重點摘要 ✦ 理論基礎 深入淺出 RAG 核心觀念 ✦ 環境架設 從開發到部署一本搞定 ✦ 實務專案 採用貼近生活的問診系統實戰演練 ✦ 效能評估 開發同時也關注模型回答的表現 目標讀者 ．對生成式 AI 有興趣的讀者 ．具備基礎 Python 知識的讀者 ．期望理解 RAG 系統的人士 ．想要了解如何評估 RAG 表現的開發者 本書從基礎概念出發，帶領讀者探索 LangChain 與 RAG 的整合應用， 並透過智慧問診機器人實作，展現生成式 AI 如何與後端技術結合，打造更智能、更可靠的應用。

Big whoop. Autumn is here. Too bad Grumpkin HATES Halloween.Poor Grumpkin doesn't even want to BE a pumpkin, never mind embrace the spooky season! Join this sassy, squashy icon as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and candy-corn-fuelled fun. With a loveable anti-hero, deadpan humour and fantastically funny illustrations from super-talented Siân Roberts, this hilarious board book shows children the importance of keeping an open mind and the possibility of finding joy where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, The Bad Seed by Jory John and Pete Oswald, and I Can Only Draw Worms by Will Mabbitt.

這本官方授權的《Moomin Moments》邀請讀者走進姆明谷，透過著色享受療癒時光。書中共有40多幅圖案與圖樣，從姆明家族的日常到冒險活動皆有呈現。插圖風格大方，線條粗細分明，既能滿足初學者，也能讓經驗豐富的著色者找到樂趣。高解析度印刷讓畫面清晰可見，搭配方正小巧的尺寸，方便隨身攜帶。這不僅是一本著色書，也是放鬆心情與培養專注力的好選擇，適合作為日常娛樂或贈禮。A bold and simple colouring book to help you relax, unwind and be more Moomin!Relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Moominvalley with this adorable colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Moomin Moments is perfect for stress relief and mindfulness, and fun for all ages!Join all your favourite Moomin characters on their adventures in this super cute colouring book, featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrationsA variety of designs for beginners and experienced colourists alikeLook out for more amazing Moomin books including The Moomins Find a Home Pop-Up Book, The Moomin Colouring Diary and

Tabby's adventures in the rich and captivating world of Rema continue!Even though Rema's portals will no longer work for Tabby, she hasn't given up on finding a way back to her world. Her father's last words urge her to search for a lost geist prince, but the escalating hunt for geists means that Philip and the others are in more danger than ever. When Philip is apprehended, Tabby must expose the lost history of Rema and those that want to distort it. But the secrets of the geists, Tabby's father, and the ghost that haunts them threaten to overturn everything Tabby knows -- and change her relationship with Philip forever.

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this third installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that she and Nate are crucial to his plan. But as her Hunxue powers grow stronger, Grace can't help but feel it's unfair she might be missing out on a normal school life. Other kids get to relax, watch movies with friends, and go on dates, while Grace is risking her life to save world. Something has felt off about her connection with Nate lately, and she keeps dreaming of her father and his ominous insistence that she must wake the dragon kings.When a trip to rendezvous with an old ally goes awry, Grace and her friends find themselves stranded in Tokyo with only one day to wake the Southern Dragon King. But with the race against the clock exacerbating tensions on the team, can Grace get back in sync with Nate and her friends before it's too late?

"The perfect escape! You'll fall for He Falls First!" --Lucy Score, #1 New York Times bestselling authorNo one is going to convince her to fall in love again...Penny Rose has learned her lesson and now she's paying the price. That's why she's sharing a dilapidated house in a tiny California town with her feisty grandmother and tween brother living off the leftovers from her catering job. It's a far cry from her dream life. But who needs dreams... or love... or sex when there's amateur plumbing projects to tackle and breakfast casseroles to bake?One thing's for sure, she's never falling in love again. Not even with the sexy, snarky contractor who keeps testing the walls she's built.Ryder Colburn has his hands full running the family business and caring for the ailing father who's a virtual stranger from the cold, heavy-handed man he used to be. He's got zero free time for hobbies or women. Or so he thinks until one walks into his life... and the path of an oncoming car.Ryder doesn't min

The sixth and final book in an early illustrated chapter book series inspired by Anne of Green Gables, starring the spirited Anne Shirley as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher. Available now in paperback.Anne is starting to grow up, but she's still disappointed with her red hair — it's one of her lifelong sorrows. One day, she buys a bottle of hair dye in order to have raven-black hair like her best friend and kindred spirit, Diana. Unfortunately, the dye ends up turning her hair green! This upset causes Anne to start focusing on improving herself inside, rather than her looks . . . and leads to a new dream taking shape: Anne wanting to become a teacher! She joins a club for students studying to get into Queen's College. But can Anne overcome her fear of failing? And how can she study hard when pesky Gilbert is distracting her?Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, this series is perfect for fans of Anne, new and old.Series

Build your child's pre-reading skills with this rollicking sound book of nursery rhymes from the bestselling learn-to-read Bob Books program!My First Bob Books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are inspired by Bob Books, the bestselling phonics program that's been teaching children to learn to read for more than forty years. Developed with reading experts, My First Bob Books encourage a love of reading while simultaneously building foundational pre-reading skills. My First Bob Books -- Read. Play. Grow!Did you know that nursery rhymes can prepare your child to learn to read? This sound book collection of six classic nursery rhymes is a first words book, a pre-reading skills builder, and a child's first introduction to phonics all in one!In this fun read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers, rhythmic, rhyming text buildsoral vocabulary and phonological awareness, two critical pre-reading skills. Toddlers will love matching pictures to sound buttons to hear entertaining sound effects

A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Chris Chalk.The disaster felt around the world...It's hard enough that Ben is visiting Japan only four months after his dad's death, especially since it's wher ehis dad grew up. But one morning, Ben's grief turns to fear when a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village where he's staying. His family narrowly escapes a collapsing house, only to find that the ocean is rising up. Ben and his family are swept away -- and pulled apart -- by a devastating tsunami.Now Ben is alone, stranded in an unfamiliar country thousands of miles from home. Can he find enough courage and strength to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestsellingI Survived series comes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of th

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! The midterm exams--with stella stars and tonitrus bolts on the line--are over. Did Anya's hard work studying classical language pay off? Also, in hopes of advancing her plan B at the class gala, Anya asks Damian to be her dance partner!

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本書是高等院校網路空間安全、人工智慧、電腦等專業的普及性教材，旨在幫助學生全面瞭解人工智慧安全知識並進行實踐。全書共11章，分別為：人工智慧安全概述、生成對抗網路攻擊與防護、資料投毒攻擊與防護、對抗樣本攻擊與防護、後門攻擊與防護、隱私攻擊與防護、預訓練攻擊與防護、偽造攻擊與防護、人工智慧模型的攻擊與防護、模型竊取與防護、大語言模型安全。本書提供各章對應的Python程式設計實踐原始程式碼，讀者可以通過提供的網盤下載連結獲取。

Get ready for a wild ride through the world of THE ANIMAL KINGDOM! This innovative series fuses HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING FACTS to explain some of the biggest ideas in science!Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore the world of animals, their behaviour, and habitats in this fun-filled, full-colour book. The prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure.• Did you know that elephants are the only animals in the world with four knees?• A panda bear goes to the bathroom 40 times a day?• Or that every zebra has a unique pattern of stripes?Explore these big ideas, and so many more, in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets David Attenborough. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series follows Professor Katzenstein and his rodent assistant, Sco

Gigi、Moyo 和 Uncle Dee 從城市來到壯麗的「大熊雨林」探險，卻因皮划艇漂走、隨之失去大部分物資，而被困在地球上最原始的森林之一。沒有道路、通訊與糧食，他們必須依靠野外求生技巧尋找食物與庇護所，並面對與野熊相遇的可能。書中由生存專家與保育人士提供專業知識，漫畫分鏡結合真實技巧，讓讀者在故事中學會生火、搭建庇護所、觀星導航、河中抓魚等技能，同時理解保護原始森林的重要性。Gigi, Moyo and their Uncle Dee have come from the city to explore the Great Bear Rainforest. But, when their kayak goes adrift, carrying most of their things with it, they find themselves stranded in one of Earth's deepest tracts of wilderness. What will they do for food and shelter? What if they encounter a bear? And how will they get help in this remote place without roads and without phones or radios?Dee shows them all the tricks they need to survive, telling them all about life in this ancient forest - and why the wilderness needs to be preserved.- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert advice from wilderness survival experts and conservationists - Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- Finding camp- Firecraft