Modeling and Simulation in Python

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.Who invented the first artificial intelligence? How do machines listen without ears? And can I use artificial intelligence to talk to my pets?Learn what artificial intelligence is and how it works as you explore its impact on the environment, society and even our own bodies.Discover how artificial intelligence is used all around you, from smartphones and search engines to cars and prosthetic limbs, and how it might be used in the future!Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers.Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge.Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series:Think Big: Secrets of BeesThink Big: The Speed of Light

A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help – perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows – sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, and here comes Cleo to save the day. ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM! But even Cleo can’t resist taking a nibble (or two!) of the witch’s delicious cottage, and suddenly they’re all trapped in a cage and about to be baked in the oven! Can Cleo put things right and get back home in time for her bedtime story?

「這本書正是我當年提出『資料科學家』這個職稱時，所希望能擁有的一本書。如果您希望投身資料科學╱工程、人工智慧，或機器學習領域，就該從這裡開始。」 ── DJ Patil 博士，美國首任首席資料科學家 身為一位有志成為資料科學家的讀者，能夠理解各類組織為何仰賴資料來做出關鍵決策──無論是公司在設計網站、還是市政府在改善公共服務，或者是科學家在致力於阻止疾病擴散。而您也希望具備將雜亂資料整理為可行洞見的能力。我們將這整個過程稱為「資料科學生命週期」：也就是從資料的收集、整理、分析，到導出結論的完整流程。 本書是第一本涵蓋程式設計與統計兩大基礎技能、並貫穿整個資料科學生命週期的書籍。本書的對象包括希望成為資料科學家的人、與資料科學家共事的專業人士，以及希望跨越「技術╱非技術」界線的資料分析師。只要具備基本的 Python 程式設計知識，便可學習如何透過業界標準工具（如 pandas）來處理資料： ．將感興趣的問題精煉為可透過資料探究的研究問題 ．執行資料蒐集，其中可能涉及文字處理、網頁爬蟲等技術 ．透過資料清理、探索與視覺化，萃取出有價值的洞見 ．學會使用建模來描述資料特性 ．推廣研究結果，進行超出資料本身的推論

The first half of the 20th century was a time of great change in China. After the 1911 Revolution, leaders like Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek tried to modernize the government, education, defense, and more. With the onset of the Second Sino-Japanese War and later occupation of Hong Kong, the focus of both the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party shifted to resistance efforts in order to survive. And who did they turn to for help?To his children, Lee Sik-pang (李錫彭) was just an artist and antiques dealer in Hong Kong until the family immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. So why did several of his watercolor paintings depict possible Allied bombing targets? And how did he know so many famous people, including Sun Fo (Sun Yat-sen’s son), Admiral Henry Hsu of the Republic of China Navy, and the British High Commissioner-General for Southeast Asia Malcolm MacDonald?By answering these questions and many more, this book argues that Lee Sik-pang was not only an accomplished

Liv Livingston and her friends are off to a weekend camp retreat in book six of the Spirited graphic chapter book series. Liv Livingston packs for a supernatural weekend getaway at the lake! The van Pires have invited her and Howl to the lake home for campfires, swimming, and spooky tales of what lurks in the forest outside of town. But nothing is ever that simple in the ghostly town of Gloomsdale. Strange footprints surround their campsite. And the lake shifts and bubbles, as if something dwells underneath...ready to surface.

Serendipity is the luckiest kid in the world. But what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky, in this debut graphic novel. Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the basketball team. She's also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky, even random radio raffles. Which is how she finds herself with free tickets to the town carnival where an accident curses her with bad luck FOREVER. And just like that Serendipity's luck really does seem to run out. Missed shots, fumbled lines, and a slip in the polls. Can it get any worse? Oh yes it can. Permanent bad hair days. Serendipity becomes convinced the curse is real. She's definitely not disorganized or spread too thin. Nope, it's all the curse. And she'll have to find a way to reverse it soon. Hilariously charming and illustrated in sugar pink hues, this graphic novel is a treat for kids who love middle school dramas and adora

本套書包含以下10本--Narwhal: Unicorn of the SeaNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.Super Narwhal and Jelly JoltHappy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal’s superhero alter-ego is revealed, and Narwhal enlists Jelly to help figure out what their superpower is. Next, Narwhal helps a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship and the power of believing in yourself and others through this irresistible duo.Peanut Butter and JellyNarwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even want to change their name to . . . that's right . . . Peanut

本書精選IOI、NOIP、USACO、CCC、CCO、ICPC、DWITE等競賽中28個富有趣味與挑戰性的算法競賽題，採用“問題描述 – 輸入 – 輸出 – 解決方案”的結構，引導讀者在實戰中培養算法思維，牢固掌握數據結構與算法的核心知識。全書共分10章，涵蓋哈希表、樹與遞歸、記憶化與動態規劃、圖與廣度優先搜索、加權圖中的最短路徑、二分搜索、堆與線段樹、並查集以及隨機化算法等主題。所有示例均用C語言實現，但無論你使用C++、Java還是Python，都能輕鬆理解並遷移所學思想與方法。

Join Bluey and Bingo in this push-and-pull book and help them find all the critters! From witchetty grubs to butterflies, this interactive format is perfect for little Bluey fans. Slide the scroll bar, pull the tab and spin the wheel to discover what bugs are hiding in this book!“Hello, itchitty grubs!” Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: A Big Pop-Up BookBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Toys: A Touch-and-Feel playbookBluey 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.

In DOG MAN: BIG JIM BEGINS, discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city. Will the past predict the future for Dog Man and his friends? Will goodness and bravery prevail? Can anything happen if you truly believe?Get ready for another unforgettable book in the #1 worldwide bestselling series from acclaimed graphic novelist and award-winning illustrator Dav Pilkey. AND coming soon, the Dog Man movie from DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures!For more heartfelt and humorous adventures, join Flippy and Li'l Petey in the Cat Kid Comic Club series. Have fun with creativity with the official coloring book, Dog Man with Love. And don't forget about the series that started it all: Captain Underpants!

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

本書深入解析大數據的發展沿革、4V特徵、行業價值與企業管理模式，更重要的是，它引導讀者從商業應用情境出發，思考並解決真實的數據分析問題，如群組、分類、推薦與關聯等。建立數據驅動思維，與數據科學家進行更有效的溝通，加速智慧應用發展。在實作層面，本書提供Python語言範例，循序漸進地引領讀者了解分析與模型建立步驟。提供房價預測、電影推薦、圖片辨識及自然語言解析等貼近真實的案例。本書更納入AI先進技術，介紹LangChain基礎運用，發展簡單的AI代理程式。這是一本橫跨大數據基礎、預測分析方法，到文本挖掘、圖像辨識、生成式AI代理的完整教材，是商管學生與商業人士理解AI實務與應用的最佳起點！

The hit danmei/Boys' Love novels (originally released in Chinese) that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas!In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.)Once, ancient China was brimming with magic...but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is the heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to

線性代數是一門高度通用且具備廣泛應用的基礎工具，無論是在人工智慧、數據分析或是各類工程領域，專業人士都需要對其具有紮實素養，方能在實際問題中建立準確的數學模型。本書的核心特色是擺脫傳統冗長而抽象的理論推導，轉而以直覺化的概念闡釋和高效的實戰應用為主軸。在解題風格上，本書不同於一般教科書完全按照理論框架進行推導。作者憑藉多年的實戰教學經驗，在許多計算技巧上提供了獨家捷徑，幫助學生有效提升解題速度，達到事半功倍的學習效果。同時，本書強調與現代科技趨勢的接軌，於附錄中提供 MATLAB 與 Python 雙程式平台的程式碼範例與腳本教學，專門針對複雜的線性代數計算提供電腦輔助實作指導。

BLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book!Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.This Little Golden Book Biography is perfect for BLACKPINK fans of all ages, BLINKs, and people looking for inspiring stories about talented young musicians. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:BTSTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesLady GagaHarry StylesSeries Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative

這部精美的繪本將帶領讀者穿梭於全球各大城市，透過書中孩子們的視角，我們將看到農曆新年不只是家家戶戶的團圓飯，更是世界各地充滿火熱煙火、舞龍舞獅與燈籠遊行的盛大嘉年華。Find out all about Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated in different communities across the world!This stunning picture book is the perfect introduction for little ones to Lunar New Year celebrations. The most colourful time of the year is celebrated in communities around the world and you can now discover how it's celebrated through the eyes of the children who live there. Meet families in China, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, as well as in bustling cities like San Francisco, London, Sydney and Toronto and join them in their celebrations at home and on the streets in parades, lantern festivals and in temples.Packed with fascinating facts, young readers will love finding out all about different Lunar New Year traditions in this gorgeously illustrated picture book.

"Ridiculously fun."--Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants"Hilarious." -- New York TimesPizza, soup, and . . . paperclips? The first three tales of the intrepid heroes in the New York Times and #1 Indie bestseller series The First Cat in Space come together in this 3-book box set.When the spacewaves are in danger, there's only one hero who can save the day--First Cat!In The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, First Cat journeys across space accompanied by the Moon Queen and LOZ 4000 to stop nefarious rats from eating the Moon.In The First Cat in Space and the Soup of Doom, the Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP! With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat must find the antidote before time runs out.And in The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, our fearless heroes face their most diabolical villain yet--an AI paperclip named CheckMate. Can our trio stop CheckMate from turning everyone into paperclips?Find out all of this (and more!) in t

本書專為資料科學與人工智慧專業的初學者設計，內容通俗易懂，系統性講解學習AI所需的基礎數學知識。全書涵蓋理論與實踐，結合推導、計算與Python程式實作，幫助讀者靈活掌握核心概念並提升實戰能力。無論是作為相關課程教材，或是從業者的自學參考書籍，本書皆能有效協助讀者打下紮實的數學基礎，為人工智慧領域做好準備。AI時代來臨，你的數學準備好了嗎？打好基礎，推開智慧之門邁向未來，就從這本書開始！初學者友善的入門指南本書專為資料科學與人工智慧（AI）相關領域的學生與初學者量身打造，旨在幫助讀者建立學習AI所需的基礎數學概念。不同於傳統艱澀的數學教材，本書以通俗易懂、由淺入深的方式進行講解，讓即便是數學基礎薄弱的讀者，也能輕鬆理解並掌握內容。透過清晰的結構與大量實例說明，本書化繁為簡，降低學習門檻，是通往AI世界的重要敲門磚。理論與實踐兼備，學以致用本書的內容設計強調理論與實務並重，既有嚴謹的數學推導，也有豐富的應用實例。除了傳統的計算練習，還融合Python程式語言進行實作，讓讀者能夠同步訓練邏輯思維與程式技能。透過實際編程演練，不僅有助於加深對數學原理的理解，也提升將理論應用於資料分析與AI開發的實務能力。這樣的設計不僅符合現代科技教育的需求，也貼近業界實際工作情境。教材與自學兼用，應用範圍廣泛本書不僅可作為大專院校資料科學與人工智慧相關課程的教材，也非常適合自學者與職場從業人員作為參考書使用。內容涵蓋機率與統計、線性代數、微積分、最佳化等AI核心數學領域，系統性地建立完整知識架構。無論是準備進一步修習機器學習、深度學習等進階課程，或是需要在實務工作中應用資料分析與模型建構能力，本書都是不可或缺的重要資源。奠定未來AI學習的基礎人工智慧的發展日新月異，對數學的依賴與日俱增。唯有具備紮實的數學基礎，才能真正理解演算法的原理與模型背後的邏輯，進而靈活應用於各種情境中。本書不僅是一部數學入門書，更是一座銜接AI世界的橋樑。透過理論與實務交織的學習旅程，幫助讀者在AI領域立足，迎接更廣闊的未來發展機會。本書特色：本書專為資料科學與人工智慧專業的初學者設計，內容通俗易懂，系統性講解學習AI所需的基礎數學知識。全書涵蓋理論與實踐，結合推導、計算與Python程式實作，幫助讀者靈活掌握核心概念並提升實戰能力。無論是作為相關課程教材，或是從業者的自學參考書籍，本書皆能有效協助讀者打下紮實的

In Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil: Born Again, the comic’s titular hero has his life destroyed after his most menacing enemy learns his real identity. His attempts to rebuild his life and sanity result in one of the most gripping and impactful super hero storylines of all time. Released in 1986, the storyline is an extraordinary exploration of what happens when a hero’s identity is revealed, and his personal life completely annihilated. We see Daredevil reduced to the lowest depths in the character’s history, but we also follow his painstaking path toward redemption.This entry in MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Daredevil: Born Again’s gorgeous and unique artwork, the lasting impact of its story and art, and how it forever changed the ways super hero characters and their secret identities have functioned.

Doctor Strange, one of Marvel’s most fascinating early characters, began at the hands of co-creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and his ethereal voyages through other dimensions made him an important figure in 1960s culture.From his first appearance in 1963, Strange captivated a wide range of readers. Over his first ten years, a succession of writers and artists—including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Gardner F. Fox, P. Craig Russell, Marie Severin, and notably Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner—expanded on Ditko’s original mind-bending concepts.This entry in the MARVEL AGE OF COMICS explores Strange’s changing roles as a mystic, super hero, and leader of a chaotic team called the Defenders, and the rise of his popularity, in parallel with the counterculture of the 1960s.

用數學與實作打通最佳化 從理論、工具到應用，學會打造更強的 AI 模型 本書內容改編自第 16 屆 iThome 鐵人賽 AI/ ML & Data 組冠軍系列文章《調整 AI 超參數好煩躁？來試試看最佳化演算法吧！》這是一本以「結合 AI 工具實作搭配少量理論」為核心的最佳化入門到進階指南。全書以直觀圖解與儘可能少的必要數學，帶你理解五花八門的演算法、目標函數與測試函數的本質，並以可直接執行的程式碼範例來串接起常見方法。例如，傳統啟發式演算法、粒子群算法（PSO），與比較近期的灰狼演算法（GWO），以及機器學習跟深度學習中的超參數最佳化（例如 TPE 等）。 書中不只介紹理論與實作，也新增「AI 協作」章節，示範如何下 Prompt，讓你與 AI 分工寫最佳化程式、請 AI 教學演算法與驗證結果。無論你來自影像處理、訊號處理、資料科學或工程領域甚至是學生，都能把最佳化真正用在工作、研究與學習裡。 本書可以學到哪些知識 本書規劃為五大篇、十個章節，以循序漸進的方式引導各位讀者深入最佳化的世界，並精選了一系列實際應用案例，讓各位不僅能理解理論，更能即學即用。 第一篇〈最佳化演算法的全貌〉：本篇會從最佳化技術的基礎概念開始，介紹什麼是最佳化演算法，接著會介紹目前的演算法種類大致分成哪幾種，這幾種演算法中目前比較主流跟比較多研究在使用的演算法有什麼。這些演算法雖然都是以數學來定義的，不過本書會根據這些公式的用途做一個簡單的總結，讓生活已經遠離數學的讀者也可以輕鬆上手。 第二篇〈最佳化演算法評估與測試函數〉：本篇將帶你掌握研究中廣泛使用的測試標準，讓你的最佳化演算法不再只是「感覺變好」，而是能以數據驗證、圖像呈現的方式準確比較表現。從經典測試函數到 Python 實作，幫助你建立完整的最佳化演算法評估公式。不論你是 AI 工程師、研究人員，還是想用最佳化技術提升產品效能的開發者，這章都能讓你學到「量化進步」，優化策略看得見！ 第三篇〈Python Optuna 模組介紹〉：進入實作關鍵！本篇將帶你認識 Optuna，一款靈活又高效的 Python 最佳化工具。無論你是要調校 AI 模型參數，還是優化自家產品或演算法效能，Optuna 都能幫你快速實驗、多次試錯、精準收斂。從基礎語法到深度學習案例，搭配 ChatGPT 提示技巧，讓你能在開發流程中聰明用好最佳化，把模型與應用

THREE MILLION SERIES COPIES SOLD!The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1New York Timesbestselling series The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex AsterLove kills kingdoms…Back in Grim’s castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future—and the fate of the world—now hinge on a heart split in two.Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king.As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle’s final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before.With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Is

This storybook is based on Disney Zootopia 2, releasing in theaters in fall 2025! In Walt Disney Animation Studios' Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this paperback storybook based on the animated feature film.

Last in a series of four sweet and simple stories about a young child's joyful discovery of nature through the seasons. When winter comes, the snow is falling and the ducks are skating on the frozen lake. Icicles and animal tracks, snowmen and sledging, feeding birds with Mum and clearing a path through the snow with Dad, before snuggling up inside together with hot chocolate and gingerbread - there is so much to see and do as the year draws to a close.And one little girl is loving every magical moment!Fall in love with the wonder of winter in this beautiful first picture book.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes comes this heart-pounding, high-stakes take on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, also known as the "Nazi Olympics." In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems... Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics, along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True, there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler, who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen.But Evie's just here to win a gold medal in gymnastics. Until she discovers a horrible secret. Behind all the Olympic fanfare, the Nazis have Berlin in an iron grip of terror and violence--and war is brewing.When Evie becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to help steal Nazi gold, she must navigate the city's darkest corners and hidden passageways, never knowing who she can trust. With lives on the line and her family's future at stake, Evie has to choose between following her Olympic dreams and standing up to evil... before it's to

Help the baby animals find their way home through the ice and snow in this fun sliding counter series!Meet baby penguin, baby reindeer, baby polar bear and baby seal - four adorable animals who are lost in the snow! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby animals home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger, Let's Go Home, Baby Shark, Let's Go Home, Baby Lion, Let's Go Home, Baby T-Rex, Let's Go Home, Baby Puppy and Let's Go Home, Baby Panda.

A beautiful and moving testament to the enduring life of Kobe Bryant and the Mamba Mentality.When Kobe and Gianna Bryant died, tragically and unexpectedly, in 2020, the world mourned with a wholehearted ferocity. In perhaps the largest and most intense outpouring of public art the world has ever seen, murals went up on seemingly every available wall in Los Angeles and around the globe. The paintings were both professional and amateur, some public and some private, many of them colossal. All of them expressed love and respect for Kobe and Gianna Bryant as athletes, as a father and daughter, as heroes who will not be forgotten.In Mamba & Mambacita Forever, Vanessa Bryant brings together the images and stories of more than a hundred murals honoring her husband and daughter. Taken together, what emerges is the story of a man who became even more than he himself could have imagined, an avatar of determination, discipline, and competitiveness. He was also a worldwide icon, one of the gre

Equal parts Sapiens, Behave, and Superintelligence, but wholly original in scope, A Brief History of Intelligence offers a paradigm shift for how we understand neuroscience and AI. Artificial intelligence entrepreneur Max Bennett chronicles the five "breakthroughs" in the evolution of human intelligence and reveals what brains of the past can tell us about the AI of tomorrow. In the last decade, capabilities of artificial intelligence that had long been the realm of science fiction have, for the first time, become our reality. AI is now able to produce original art, identify tumors in pictures, and even steer our cars. And yet, large gaps remain in what modern AI systems can achieve--indeed, human brains still easily perform intellectual feats that we can't replicate in AI systems. How is it possible that AI can beat a grandmaster at chess but can't effectively load a dishwasher? As AI entrepreneur Max Bennett compellingly argues, finding the answer requires diving into the billion-yea

The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world...ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America...MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe...All three kids must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.Refugee is a modern classic that has spent over 5 years on the New York Times bestseller list, and garnered several awards and much acclaim. Brought to life with ri

A special edition of the fourth book in the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series that includes new, exclusive content!In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . .The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe -- whether he wants to or not.The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave . . . before it's too late.

Experience the world of fashion in a whole new way with Fashion Unfolded – an enthralling pop-up book series bringing stories of legendary brands to life in three-dimension.Enter the Realm of DiorEnter Dior's dreamlike world through immersive pop-ups that celebrate the New Look, couture craft, and house icons―from couture classics to beauty legends. Each spread is artfully crafted to offer a tactile, spatial perspective on the house's treasured icons and evolution.Couture Brought to LifeWatch Dior's milestones rise in 3D―the New Look's sculpted silhouette, runway dramatics, and signature accessories rendered in intricate paper engineering and stunning illustration.In Fashion and BeyondDiscover how Christian Dior shaped the postwar renaissance through revolutionary designs while expanding beyond the fashion into legendary beauty products, fragrances, and luxury innovations.Romance In Every DetailExplore the stories behind floral couture inspirations, anatomy of landmark creations, and h

Deluxe paperback features stunning inside cover art and a dazzling edge design! ● Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephenie Meyer. Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite--and fans of the genre-defining tale can relive the experienc

產品特色： 隨著 APCS 程式設計先修能力檢測成為升學重要指標，如何有效備考、精準得分，已成為每位高中職學生與教學者關心的課題。 本書從考試介紹、程式識讀、演算法演練，到歷屆試題詳解，提供最貼近命題趨勢的備考資源。不只是教語法，更強調「解題實力」的養成！ 本書特色如下： 1. 完整解析 APCS 檢定架構與準備要點，方向明確不迷路。 2. 跨語言程式識讀教學（C語言＋Python），多元語感一次搞懂。 3. C++ 實作演算法與資料結構重點精華，強化邏輯與寫作力。 4. 歷屆實作題詳解，解題技巧與命題方向一次掌握。 5. 模擬題實戰訓練，題感培養、舉一反三，穩步提升實力。 無論您是初次挑戰 APCS 的新手、苦於突破實作題的考生，或是想找系統教材的教學者，本書都是您邁向高分通過、穩紮程式基礎的最佳選擇！

Now in paperback! Best friends Drag and Rex are back to cook up oodles more fun in the second book in a charming buddy series that reads like a modern FROG AND TOAD.Drag is a devoted, daring, and dreamy dragon. Rex is a precise, practical, and patient T. Rex. Together, they always have tons of fun.Whether it’s coming up with the perfect Valentine’s Day present, making the tricky decision of what to cook for dinner, or helping remember that really important thing that’s just out of reach, as a team, they can face down any challenge. It's great to have a friend you can count on!Sweet and Silly, the second book in the Drag and Rex series, features three stories told in short chapters, accompanied by bright, joy-filled full color illustrations, allowing developing readers to gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they giggle along with the silly antics of their favorite new friends.

A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.A girl knows having a pet giraffe poses some difficulties, like finding a way to take walks together with legs very different in length. And her giraffe doesn’t fit into the clubhouse door for Pet Club. But the Pet Club members come together to find a way for him—and everyone—to be included. Because that’s what friends do.Strictly No Elephants has been sold around the world and is heralded as a pitch-perfect book about inclusion. Now, readers can celebrate the importance of both inclusivity and accessibility in this new companion that is full of new friends to love.

A search-and-find official Minecraft illustrated children’s book – the perfect gift for kids aged 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 Halloween 2025!If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Spot the zombies and their variations lurking in these official Minecraft search-and-find scenes!Did you hear that? A groan. There it goes again! But where is that pesky zombie?Journey across the dimensions, spotting zombies and other mobs in ten incredible scenes and patterns. Hunt for chicken jockeys and husks in the desert, zombified piglins in the Nether, drowned under the ocean and more!Will you be able to spot them all before they find you?Plus when you’ve found all the mobs, there are plenty more things to spot at the back of the book!

A fourth title in the 'A Day in the Life' series, this time looking at amazing and historic discoveries.Created by award-winning duo Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley, the book follows the highly successful format of the previous three titles, with a mix of graphic-style factual comics, as well as Secret Diaries, Bigger Picture pages, and Even Bigger Picture double-page spreads.From the treasures found in Tutankhamun's tomb and Roald Amundsen's ground-breaking expedition to the South Pole to the uncovering of the first dinosaur, the accidental discovery of penicillin and the launch of the James Webb telescope, this is a laugh-out-loud guide to the world's most incredible and wonderful discoveries.Also available in the series:A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You (Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2021) 9781780556468A Day in the Life of a Caveman, a Queen and Everything in Between 9781780557137A Day in the Life of an Astronaut, Mars and the Distant Stars 9781780557441

Happy Heelerween!Join Bluey and friends this Halloween in this mix-and-match book!Have fun mixing and matching as many as 50 different costumes with Bluey, Bingo, and all their friends. Turn a vampire into a ghost, a witch into a monster, and more! There’s lots of spooky fun to be had in this board play book. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Let’s Get Spooky: A Magnet BookBluey: Hooray, it’s Halloween!Bluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey 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.

A fascinating flap book about the biggest, fastest, strongest, deadliest, brightest, loudest and scariest animals in the worldThe ultimate gift for animal-obsessed kids who want to know, definitively, which creatures are THE most extreme in all sorts of categories. What's the fastest and slowest animal? How about the fastest and slowest on land, or at sea, or in the air? What has the brightest glow, or the most powerful bite? What do they look like, and what else can these amazing animals do? Lift flaps to find all the answers.