Modeling and Simulation in Python

Meet a big, friendly dog looking for a home in this warm and reassuring story by award-winning Marta Altes.This dog may be alone and without a home, but he’s excited and ready to embrace a new life in

It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. The year is 1984, and life in Oceania is ruled by the Party.

In an age when people are in search of new and more fulfilling experiences to replace screens and bring families together, this book explores 100 ways to connect with nature and discover the benefits

Python、C++ 搭配硬體一起用, 重現 IoT 駭客手法讓你懂！網際網路的快速發展, 讓資訊安全成為不能輕視的問題, 而物聯網 (IoT) 的出現與全面應用, 無疑又為網路資安增添更多隱憂。隨著物聯網裝置的進步, 不僅資訊蒐集能力越來越強, 提供的功能也更加完善, 然而享受便利生活的同時, 仍須正視這些貼近我們生活的裝置, 可能成為資安的缺口。因為有一種人可能正伺機而動, 他們就是 … "I

Debates about the origins and effects of European rule in the non-European world have animated the field of economic history since the 1850s. This pioneering text provides a concise and accessible resource that introduces key readings, builds connections between ideas and helps students to develop informed views of colonialism as a force in shaping the modern world. With special reference to European colonialism of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in both Asia and Africa, this book:• critically reviews the literature on colonialism and economic growth;• covers a range of different methods of analysis;• offers a comparative approach, as opposed to a collection of regional histories, deftly weaving together different themes.With debates around globalization, migration, global finance and environmental change intensifying, this authoritative account of the relationship between colonialism and economic development makes an invaluable contribution to several distinct literatures in ec

Introduction to Flat Panel Displays describes the fundamental physics and materials of major flat panel display technologies including LED, OLED, LCD, PDP and FED and reflective displays. A reference for graduate students and new entrants to the display industry, the book currently covers the basic science behind each display technology and gives solved problems and homework problems in each chapter to aid self-study. With advancements in this field, there is enough change in the FPD industry to justify a second edition.This book offers the latest information on modern display technology and features new developments in OLED materials including phosphorescent, TTA, and TADF OLEDS, white light OLED and light extraction. It provides key information on blue phase, automotive lighting, quantum-dot enhanced LCDS, device configurations and performance, and LEDs, specifically nitrate-based. Application features include OLED for mobile, TV, light and flexible OLED, and reflective display speci

Look out for the next adventure in the bestselling, blockbuster Supertato series, from Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet! Perfect for Supertato fans EVERYWHERE! It's fright-time in the supermarket, and the veggies are seriously spooked! Strange shapes, weird noises and eerie shuffling - whatever can be behind these ghostly goings-on? Join Supertato and the gang to find out in their latest unmissable adventure!

All four classic Frog and Toad stories are together in this four-book box set with a green handle and Velcro closure.Read all four of the Frog and Toad adventures in this box set that includes:Frog an

Chinese Diaspora Charity and the Cantonese Pacific, 1850–1949 sheds new light on the history of charity among Chinese overseas and its place in the history of charity in China and in the wider history

An unprecedented analysis of the crucial but underexplored roles the United States and other nations have played in shaping Syria’s ongoing civil war“One of the best informed and non-partisan accounts of the Syrian tragedy yet published.”—Patrick Cockburn, Independent Syria’s brutal, long-lasting civil war is widely viewed as a domestic contest that began in 2011 and only later drew foreign nations into the fray. But in this book Christopher Phillips shows the crucial roles that were played by the United States, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar in Syria’s war right from the start. Phillips untangles the international influences on the tragic conflict and illuminates the West’s strategy against ISIS, the decline of U.S. power in the region, and much more. Originally published in 2016, the book has been updated with two new chapters.

What did it mean to be 'civilized' in Early Modern England? Keith Thomas's seminal studies Religion and the Decline of Magic, Man and the Natural World, and The Ends of Life, explored the beliefs, values and social practices of the years between 1500 and 1800. In Pursuit of Civility continues this quest by examining what the English people thought it meant to be `civilized' and how that condition differed from being `barbarous' or `savage' . Thomas shows how the upper ranks of society sought to distinguish themselves from their social inferiors by developing distinctive forms of moving, speaking and comporting themselves - and how the common people in turn developed their own forms of civility.The belief of the English in their superior civility shaped their relations with the Welsh, the Scots and the Irish. By legitimizing international trade, colonialism, slavery, and racial discrimination, it was fundamental to their dealings with the native peoples of North America, India, and Aust

A sweet and hilarious chapter book about a boy and a bat, two unlikely friends who bond over loneliness, jellyrolls and Darth Vader.Daniel Misumi has just moved to a new house. It's big and old and far away from his friends and his life before. AND it's haunted . . . or is it?Megabat was just napping on a papaya one day when he was stuffed in a box and shipped halfway across the world. Now he's living in an old house far from home, feeling sorry for himself and accidentally scaring the people who live there.Daniel realizes it's not a ghost in his new house. It's a bat. And he can talk. And he's actually kind of cute.Megabat realizes that not every human wants to whack him with a broom. This one shares his smooshfruit.Add some buttermelon, juice boxes, a lightsaber and a common enemy and you've got a new friendship in the making!This charming, funny story is brought to life by Kass Reich's warm and adorable illustrations. There's never been a bat this cute -- readers will be rooting for

From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life.To a rock climber, a boulder is called a problem, and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes, and obstacles that seem insurmountable until you learn to see the possibilities within them. And then there is the moment of triumph, when there's nothing above you but sky and nothing below but a goal achieved.Ashima Shiraishi draws on her experience as a world-class climber in this story that challenges readers to tackle the problems in their own lives and rise to greater heights than they would have ever thought possible.

The mystery deepens and the action intensifies for 12-year-old Cruz Coronado and friends in the exciting third book in the Explorer Academy series.The adventure continues for Cruz, Emmett, Sailor, and

It's summer and that means flowers, picnics, thunderstorms, and bike rides. It's a busy time for construction workers, farmers, and house painters. Playgrounds are filled with kids and vacationers are boarding trains in droves. In the sky a pair of balloons drifts through every scene, while on the street people of all ages make their way to an outdoor birthday party. There's even a big storm that turns umbrellas inside out, sends hats flying, but ends in a lovely rainbow. As kids pore over these oversized spreads, they will delight in identifying the same characters on each page as they walk, play, jog, and roller skate-from homes to parks and office buildings to rail stations. In the tradition of Richard Scarry and Where's Waldo, this book encourages kids to return again and again to these charming spreads, following along with the characters and inventing their own stories. All kinds of summer activities come alive in these endearing drawings that provide endless entertainment and sp

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose tackle an out-of-this-world mystery—in the twelfth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition!Mystery takes off in 3…2…1! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in Florida, visiting a space museu

Duckling is splashing in a pond, Chick is learning to sing and Little Lamb is hopping happily. Spring is here, little ones! Turn the pages and watch the faces change in this playful board book about parent and child relationships and new life in spring. Simply by turning the page, the Venetian movement causes the animal's expressions to change in front of your eyes! Reading the humorous story and watching the animated illustrations with your child will help them learn about different facial expressions and the emotions they convey. Supports your child's emotional intelligence Builds cognitive skills Expands a child's knowledge of the world around them.

Have fun in the sun with Winnie, the world's wackiest witch, and her cat Wilbur. In Hot Cross Winnie, Winnie and Wilbur are hot and cross with each other. But when Wilbur disappears, Winnie will do an

Batter up! Baseball action and exciting whodunits star in this chapter book series! Next up is Colorado!Mike and Kate arrive in Colorado to a ballpark covered in snow! Luckily, the stadium has a heate

An ode to the girl with scrapes on her knees and flowers in her hair, and every girl in between, this exquisite treasury will appeal to readers of Dear Girl and I Am Enough and have kids poring over i

In Queer Chinese Cultures and Mobilities, John Wei brings light to the germination and movements of queer cultures and social practices in today’s China and Sinophone Asia. While many scholars attribu

We all like to win. But what exactly does it mean to win in life and how can we win ... and win with Honour?The purpose of this book is to invite you and your child to think about what "winning in lif

We all like to win. But what exactly does it mean to win in life and how can we win ... and win with Honour?The purpose of this book is to invite you and your child to think about what "winning in lif

Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship!The Thea Sisters are invited to the Festival of Time in Germany! They arrive in the Black Forest and find that

本書特色►本書通俗易懂、妙趣橫生►生活經歷、融入設計模式►心中無模式卻處處有模式►邁向程式碼重構與簡潔之道內容簡介這是一本通俗易懂、妙趣橫生的設計模式書籍，作者將帶領讀者進入物件導向程式設計的禪道三重境界。►一重境界：依葫蘆畫瓢。這屬於初學階段，以為設計模式只有書中提到的那幾種，能把模式名稱倒背如流，但真正要用時，還得去翻書，依據類別圖照搬照改。►二重境界：靈活運用。這屬於中級階段，即對每一種設計

本教程第一次嘗試在全球普及人工智能教育，遵循「從生活中來，到生活中去」的原則，透過貼近生活的教學項目制課程，讓學生與一般人士儘早接觸AI這一前沿領域，助其建立科學認知，初步掌握AI技術原理和基本能力，為智能時代的到來做好生活、就業與技能準備。教程由「香港AI獨角獸」商湯科技、多名知名教育專家及中學優秀教師聯合編寫，讀者定位為初中程度以上人士。教程共分四冊，一冊教授Python編程基礎，其餘三冊為P

本教程第一次嘗試在全球普及人工智能教育，遵循「從生活中來，到生活中去」的原則，透過貼近生活的教學項目制課程，讓學生與一般人士儘早接觸AI這一前沿領域，助其建立科學認知，初步掌握AI技術原理和基本能力，為智能時代的到來做好生活、就業與技能準備。教程由「香港AI獨角獸」商湯科技、多名知名教育專家及中學優秀教師聯合編寫，讀者定位為初中程度以上人士。教程共分四冊，一冊教授Python編程基礎，其餘三冊為P

本教程第一次嘗試在全球普及人工智能教育，遵循「從生活中來，到生活中去」的原則，透過貼近生活的教學項目制課程，讓學生與一般人士儘早接觸AI這一前沿領域，助其建立科學認知，初步掌握AI技術原理和基本能力，為智能時代的到來做好生活、就業與技能準備。教程由「香港AI獨角獸」商湯科技、多名知名教育專家及中學優秀教師聯合編寫，讀者定位為初中程度以上人士。教程共分四冊，一冊教授Python編程基礎，其餘三冊為P

The pirates Adam, Amy and Ali are tired of their quiet life on Cutlass Island and wish that they could go and live in the exciting, big city. So when they spot a ship, they climb onboard and hide in a

The scale of China's innovation ambitions inspires worldwide commentary, much of it poorly informed. Focusing on electricity, telecommunication and semiconductors, this book offers a richly detailed account of China's innovation efforts. Massive application of human, policy and financial resources shows great promise, but institutional obstacles, conflicting objectives, ill-advised policies and Soviet-era legacies inject inefficiencies, resulting in a complex mosaic of success and failure in both technical and commercial dimensions. State Grid leads the world in high-voltage power transmission, while domestic semiconductors lag behind the international frontier. Electricity and telecom providers record impressive technical advances, but overinvestment and inefficient operation contribute to high costs and prices. Nuclear power combines technical excellence with commercial weakness. Cost reduction rather than new technology underpins commercial success in solar materials. The book's gra

It rumbles and grumbles and the sky shines in all its glory. It is just two children who are having fun. Up high, Leia and Theo play hide and seek and the clouds are their playground. In this funny pi

Travel back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this #1 bestselling series and meet the greatest warriors of all--the Romans! Then get whisked away and meet famous founding-father a

Get whisked away through time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling series—and meet famous Founding Father and inventor Ben Franklin!Jack and Annie know all about Ben Frank

In Nerdy Babies: Ocean, follow our intrepid infants into the watery depths. Check out animals, plants, and fish that live in the ocean. Plus, learn about the unique ecosystem in this simple text written in question and answer format. With bright artwork and an engaging design, this will be a book that the very littlest nerds will want to return to again and again. Stay curious. There’s more to learn about everything!

In Bob Books: Animal Stories you will find 12 easy-to-read and humorous books, all featuring silly animal characters! With one- and two-syllable words and short vowels, the books in this set are fun c

Observe the ways plants and insects interact in a gentle introduction to growing for budding scientists.What’s that wedged in a crack in the ground, small and hard and wrinkly and brown? A bean seed!

In this third chapter book about Warren and his alter ego Dragon, an important lesson in learned in generosity . . . and exploding volcanoes!Warren has been invited to a birthday party by one of his n

Discover peacocks in the park, parrots in the rainforest and cockatoos in the Australian bush in First Explorers: Beautiful Birds. Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms perfect for lit

Owen and Bethany try to find their way back to each other after the fictional and nonfictional worlds are torn apart in this fifth and final book in the New York Times bestselling series, Story Thieve

Now in paperback! Longlisted for the National Book Award and a NYT bestseller! Soccer, love, and friendship take center stage in this novel in verse by Newbery winner Kwame Al