The Essential Code

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

1940, Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire. Three very different women are recruited to the mysterious Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Vivacious debutante Osla has the dashing Prince Philip of Greece sending her roses - but she burns to prove herself as more than a society girl, working to translate decoded enemy secrets.Self-made Mab masters the legendary codebreaking machines as she conceals old wounds and the poverty of her East-End London upbringing. And shy local girl Beth is the outsider who trains as one of the Park's few female cryptanalysts. 1947, London.Seven years after they first meet, on the eve of the royal wedding between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, disaster threatens. Osla, Mab and Beth are estranged, their friendship torn apart by secrets and betrayal. Yet now they must race against the clock to crack one final code together, before it's too late, for them and for their country.If you loved The Crown, don't mis

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song that features animals of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

If he returns at all. Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series is the perfect introduction for readers new to the Warriors world, while dedicated fans will be thrilled to discover

Book one in the new OFFICIAL Minecraft fiction series for readers age 7+ - the Stonesword Saga Join Morgan, Ash, Harper, Po, Jodi and Theo as they return for another adventure in the world of Minecraft. Someone - or something - has turned the Evoker King to stone. Do the gang have what it takes to solve the mystery and return the Evoker King to normal? Theo's coding skills might just be what the gang need, but does he have what it takes to be a part of the team or will his meddling put a crack in the code that none of them will survive? For fans of the Minecraft game, Jumanji and Wreck it Ralph.

The #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues! Discover more epic adventures in the second book in the action-packed Broken Code story arc.ThunderClan’s leader, Bramblestar, has been behavin

From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes the fictionalized biography about the exciting life and adventures of Ada Lovelace.From the world of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls comes

Each year, hundreds of business stakeholders--from CEOs, senior executives, and department managers to mainline employees--band together to sail the often rocky waters of day-to-day business. As they

Aimed at those with experience using the technique, this handbook discusses some of the problems commonly encountered with polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The author employs a humorous, down-to-earth

Geronimo老鼠記者系列 (試讀年齡：學習英文三年以上)系列特色： 1. 全彩印刷，插圖精美。 2. 文字簡單流暢、章節短。3. 冒險故事，情節引人入勝，欲罷不能。 誰是Geronimo Stilton？他才華洋溢，是「老鼠日報」的發行人。但他真正熱愛的是寫冒險小說。在他居住的老鼠島上，他的書總是長年高踞在熱騰騰的暢銷排行榜上。Geronimo的妹妹Thea，無意間發現一張神祕藏寶圖，也展開了

(Bass Instruction). Peter Murray's book, which scored an "A+" rating from Bass Player magazine, provides bassists with everything they need to know to play effectively, helping them master the b

The definitive collection of Emerson's major speeches, essays, and poetry, The Essential Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson chronicles the life's work of a true "American Scholar." As one of the architec

A colourful array of characters including Gussie Fink-Nottle, the soupy Madeleine Bassett, and the Rev. H.P. ('Stinker') Pinker, add an 18th century cow-creamer, a small notebook and mix with Aunt Dah

隨著 Vibe Coding 進入成熟期，身為龍頭產品的 Claude Code 也快速成長，以幾乎日更的方式快速修正 bug 並增添新功能，本書就從新手入門開始，邊做邊學一路熟練各項功能，內容涵蓋：｜遠端遙控｜開發到一半要外出？你可以啟用遠端遙控，不論用平板/手機開啟 Claude App，還是透過瀏覽器開啟 Claude Code on the Web，或是利用 Telegram 傳訊息，隨時隨地都可召喚家裡的 Claude Code 繼續工作。還可以指揮 Claude Code 協作修改 GitHub 上的專案。｜記憶架構全解析｜分不清楚該寫在 CLAUDE.md？rules 下的 markdown 檔？還是要寫成 Skill？或是記錄在 auto memory 中？本書會帶你認識完整記憶架構，讓個別記憶檔穠纖合度又各盡其職，完美提供 Claude Code 正確的規範。｜MCP or Skills+CLI｜聽說 Skills 會取代 MCP？本書會帶大家釐清觀念，用實例呈現 MCP 負責引入外部工具、Skills 建立流程的角色定位，並進一步展示 Skills 結合 CLI 工具，與 MCP 相輔相成擴展 Claude Code 能力。｜為 SDD 做好準備｜套用 SDD 開發的第一步就是要有清楚完整的需求，本書會透過最後的數獨遊戲與 YouTube 影片轉投影片的實作範例，示範結合神人設計的 grill-me skill 與 plan 模式規劃出良好的規格，讓實作結果符合需求。｜多 Agent 分工｜諸葛亮再強，什麼事都靠他最後也只能鞠躬盡瘁，不如利用 Subagent 把任務分工，在各自獨立的 context 中擔負專精的角色同時處理分項工作，不但省時，也能更專注分項工作提升成果品質，不只是勝過一個諸葛亮，根本多個諸葛亮分身。｜用 Hook 篩選檔案與命令｜想要使用 acceptEdits 模式加速交談卻又想依照自訂邏輯管控編輯特定檔案，或者想要使用 bypassPermission 模式放飛，卻又擔心網路上聽到的慘劇發生在自己身上？你可以使用 Hook 攔截對關鍵檔案的修改，也可以防堵惡意命令執行，穩定又安全。｜用 /loop 與 /routines 建立定期任務｜Claude Code 不只會生程式碼，也是一個超級小幫手，你可以讓它在本機定時執行任務

Celebrate the holidays with this collection of Christmas classics, including A Christmas Carol, The Nutcracker, and a collection of holiday short stories--together in one paperback boxed set! Celebrate the season with this collection of popular holiday stories from Christmases past. This set includes E. T. A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker, the story of a girl's Christmas gift coming to life and battling the sinister mouse king, which later inspired Tchaikovsky's popular holiday ballet. Next is A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens's renowned novella about the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge being confronted with his greed and learning the meaning of Christmas. Rounding out the set is The Twelve Classics of Christmas, a collection of twelve holiday short stories. From favorites like Clement C. Moore's "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" to lesser-known tales from beloved authors like Louisa May Alcott, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the Brothers Grimm, this anthology is

探索現代最具影響力的商業領袖之一的起源 #1 紐約時報暢銷書“一本出奇坦誠的回憶錄，講述了微軟大亨早期的故事…讀這本書就像在看一幅熟悉的黑白素描，將細節填充並用鮮明的色彩渲染。” — GeekWire比爾·蓋茨的商業成就廣為人知：這位二十歲便從哈佛退學創立軟體公司，最終打造出一家行業巨頭，改變了世界的運作和人們的生活；這位身家數十億的億萬富翁，將目光轉向慈善事業，致力於應對氣候變遷、全球健康問題和美國教育的挑戰。然而，《源碼》並非關於微軟、蓋茨基金會或未來科技的書籍。它是比爾·蓋茨的個人故事，講述了他如何成為今天的自己：他的童年、早期的熱情與追求。這是關於他原則堅定的祖母和有抱負的父母，關於他最初的深厚友誼和最好的朋友突然去世的故事；他如何掙扎於融入群體，並發現了編程與電腦的世界，進入了一個嶄新的時代；以及在青少年時期，如何開始踏上這條將他從午夜的電腦中心逃亡到大學宿舍的道路，最終引發了一場改變世界的革命。比爾·蓋茨第一次親自講述這個故事：智慧、溫暖、真實，呈現了一幅迷人的美國人生畫像。#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The origin story of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age“A surprisingly candid memoir of the Microsoft mogul’s early years…Reading this book feels like watching someone take a well-known black-and-white sketch, fill in the details, and paint it in vivid color.” —GeekWireThe business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed th

A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year. Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer, growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser. The earth circles round the sun each year.What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way.

Do you know what your dog, cat, and neighborhood squirrels are saying behind your back? The truth comes out in this fully updated collection of comics from the viral hit THEY CAN TALK. Jimmy Craig, humor writer and artist behind the popular webcomic series "They Can Talk," offers more than 100+ hilarious animal comics in this comprehensive collection imagining what it would be like if we had VIP access to the lives of our animal friends. These colorful illustrated comics include the inner thoughts of creatures from across the animal kingdom--from misunderstood sharks and trouble-making bears to the often complicated relationship between you and your pet cat. Get dating advice from raccoons, some life perspective from dogs, and learn why cats are always knocking things off of shelves. Updated to include brand new comics, fan favorites, redrawn classics, Are You Gonna Eat That? is the perfect quirky gift for any lover of animals, or for anyone who just loves to laugh.

The second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz.Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts – a girl and her cat sidekick – sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth.Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster’sDorkius MaximusandSherlock Bonesseries, illu

The latest edition of the bestselling Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook is here -- and it includes all-new Pokemon! With 640 color pages and info on more than 1,000 Pokemon, this is a must-have for Pokemon fans of all ages.Gotta catch 'em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokemon. Need-to-know info on more than 1,000 Pokemon is jam-packed into 640 illustrated, full-color pages.The handbook is easy to read and organized simply and effectively into one comprehensive, user-friendly reference book. This updated edition features tons of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokemon from the Scarlet and Violet video games. It is truly essential for Pokemon Trainers of all ages.

這本書有好多按鈕，按下去會發生什麼事呢？ 一起來玩充滿色彩、形狀、笑聲和想像力的遊戲吧！ ★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。 這裡有個紅色按鈕， 我很好奇， 按下去會發生什麼事？ Here's a red button. I wonder what happens when you press it? 「嗶！」 Beep! 這裡有個橘色按鈕， 要做什麼呢？ Here's an orange button. What does the orange button do? 原來是拍拍手按鈕！ 大家一起來拍手！ It's a clapping button! Everybody clap! 森林裡的動物發現了好多形狀和顏色不同的按鈕，「Here's a red button.」、「Here's an orange button.」……有的會發出嗶嗶聲，有的會讓大家拍拍手，還有的會讓大家噗噗噗的吐舌頭……「What happens when you press the blue button?」原來，這些按鈕的功能都不一樣，實在太好玩了，讓人忍不住想每個按鈕都按按看。 一本學習顏色、形狀、聲音和動作的中英雙語互動式繪本，讓讀者實際參與故事情節，化身成主角之一，家長和孩子在閱讀故事，玩著一問一答的遊戲時，便是孩子最好的語言發展時機。本書除了適合親子共讀，還能掃描書中的QR Code，讓孩子聆聽中英雙語故事音檔，用小小耳朵閱讀故事，沉浸在雙語環境裡，並在故事結束時按下最後一顆按鈕，帶著滿足的心情上床睡覺。 除非，你們忍不住想再讀一次或聽一次。 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，讓孩子輕鬆認識顏色、形狀和動物的雙語說法喔！ ※強力推薦「中英雙語」繪本系列 《10隻小鴨躲迷藏Ten Little Ducklings（附中英雙語QR Code音檔）》 《不要打開這本書！Don't Open This Book!（附中英雙語QR Code音檔）》

故事從現代展開，女孩 Liv 偶然發現外婆童年留下的神秘盒子，牽引出一段被塵封的戰時往事，也悄然改變了她對家族與自身的理解。1942 年的荷蘭，十二歲的 Mila 與姊姊 Hannie 因猶太身分而被迫分離原生家庭，換上新名字、學會沉默求生。性格堅定的 Hannie 投入地下抵抗組織，化身代號「翠鳥」的祕密幹員；Mila 則努力在恐懼中維持日常，卻逐漸意識到，危險與背叛無所不在。本書在緊張的歷史情境中，細緻描寫選擇、信任與成長，為年輕讀者帶來一則兼具希望與重量的戰爭故事。From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle.When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever…Holland, 1942.The world is at war and as the Nazis’ power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. Twelve-year-old Mila and her older sister Hannie are sent to live with a family in another city with new identities and the strict instruction not to tellanyonethat they are Jewish.Hannie, determined to fight back, is swept into the Dutch resistance as an undercover agent: Code Name Kingfisher. And though Mila d

Joining Barefoot's singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York, who are dancing down to their neighborhood block party. From samba-dancing nurses to reggaeton-loving firefighters, this unique song-story introduces 10 kinds of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music from throughout the Americas. Readers can count along in English and Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Endnotes provide more information about the dance styles. Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation. Types of dance featured: Tango Salsa Reggaeton Samba Cumbia Mambo Hip-hop Rumba Merengue Conga

The Emperor’s New Clothes 國王的新衣從前有位虛榮的國王很喜歡穿新衣服。一天，兩位裁縫師告訴國王，他們發現了一種神奇的布料，這種布料愚笨的人看不見。國王想藉此找出誰是笨蛋，於是他請裁縫師使用這塊布料幫他縫製一件新外套，但是誰才是真正的笨蛋呢？★ 生活小錦囊：不要太自作聰明，有時聰明反被聰明誤！

The #1 bestselling Warriors series continues with the thrilling conclusion to the epic Broken Code story arc. When fear reigns supreme, only hope can save the Clans.The impostor's reign of terror has brought the Clans to the brink of destruction, and now, every warrior--living and dead--must unite to defeat him before he delivers his final blow. To ensure their future and protect their past, StarClan, the Dark Forest, and all five Clans must band together to turn back the tide of darkness--before the impostor's fury destroys them all.Packed with action and intrigue, this sixth Warriors series unfolds after the events of A Vision of Shadows.

What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children's singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Book with QR code provides access to an animated singalong performed by SteveSongs.

Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with all new verses to this classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits from good hygiene to reading. Includes educational endnotes about each health topic as well as a QR code on the book that provides access to video animation and audio.

Keystone是專為大專校院英語課程所編寫的英語教材，以 12 個日常生活常見主題為軸心，包括：休閒娛樂、電話英語、校園生活、文化交流等，發展出真實的對話語境和豐富的閱讀文本。各單元皆整理出重點字彙和文法，幫助學習者建立穩固的英語基礎，再透過聽、說、讀、寫不同面向的學習策略，有效培養全方位的英語技能。Keystone offers theme-based learning materials and focused practice to enhance college students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for major integrative proficiency tests. It also enhances students’ learning of target vocabulary and grammar points in each unit through spiral ordering which allows students to revisit the to-be-learned items in focused, meaningful contexts.

The Ugly Duckling 醜小鴨一隻剛出生的小鴨子被兄弟姊妹排擠，因為牠長得又醜又奇怪。傷心的小鴨子只得離開家，到處流浪。一天，牠發現牠其實並不是一隻鴨子，牠究竟是什麼呢？ ★ 生活小錦囊：要對自己有信心，你是最棒的！

【獨立篇】搶先讀獨立篇範文，協助考生迅速拆解棘手話題，累積各式「長難句」語庫，優化個人表達、呈現的論點獨特、具體、具說服力！ 獨家「段落拓展」規劃協助考生有邏輯且快速的釐清重點、了解問題背後的影響主因和舖陳文句。 誇飾和妙語連珠句錦上添花考官給大心，自然就高分。 與影集或電影結合有效連結記憶，增進文章幽默感和獨特處，與其他考生答案作出區隔。【整合篇】 訊息整合規劃提供高分範文、規劃出讓考生更容易上手的架構，先比較出閱讀和聽力內容的差異或相似處後，將特點列出，即能迅速著手寫出整合篇作文。 口譯單句強化利用口譯單句規劃，同步強化寫作整合題答題能力和新托福口說答題能力，雙效強化兩個單項成績，一舉兩得。 高分範文搶先看和關鍵句型解析 協助考生迅速累積各類句型的「換句話說」能力，使用與「閱讀文章」和「聽力講座」不重疊的句式表達，再將所有訊息內化後，摘要出關鍵重點，立即獲取高分。 每篇範文均附獨家MP3音檔，運動或步行期間也能聽，不知不覺中內建數百句句型在腦海中，練就西方寫作邏輯腦。 美國文學、藝術和教育類話題降低因對主題不熟悉而造成的考試失常或失分，強化美國文學、藝術和教育類話題演練，立即提升應試答題穩定性，一次就考到理想成績。精彩內容搶先看： 《The Promise of A Pencil: How ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change》使用作者亞當博朗成長時期父母的教育模式輕鬆迎戰「父母是否該給予小孩等值的物質獎勵題」，從中學習作者父母如何教育出伯朗大學高材生，並以該實例充分闡述該議題。 《How You Measure Your Life》 運用書中提到的「足球父母（soccer parents）」，在首段切入主題，並反襯出現今父母是如何教育小孩的，再以新聞實例接續論述現今父母的教育方式。 《How Luck Happens》在交友和社交類話題時，利用「弱連結（weak tie）」為重點，從中舉實例講述交新朋友的益處，最後以暢銷書文句再次強化論點，說明交新朋友如何增進一個人的幸運程度並創造出工作和感情雙贏新局面。 《Getting There》以女CEO史黛西史奈德為例子，講述人文科系的優勢，她最終修習俄羅斯歷史。修俄羅斯歷史不僅使她更了解自己，也替她未來的成功鋪路，以實例反駁修習

A STEM singalong that young makers will love. Join a diverse group of budding minds and their friend Robot as they work together to build a treehouse! Designed to ignite interest in STEM â- the integration of science, technology, engineering and math â- this fact-packed singalong introduces kids to simple machines, social-emotional concepts like empathy and teamwork, and the basics of robotics and programming with 6 pages of educational notes. For even more fun, sing and dance along with the animated singalong video using the included QR code! Norma Jean Wright's powerful vocals make this revamp of "London Bridge is Falling Down" a dynamic delight.

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

Enjoy an aerial view of the planet when you set sail in a hot-air balloon with three children and their small, inquisitive dog. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.