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One of the most notable features of nanometer scale CMOS technology is the increasing magnitude of variability of the key device parameters affecting performance of integrated circuits. The growth of variability can be attributed to multiple factors, including the difficulty of manufacturing control, the emergence of new systematic variation-generating mechanisms, and most importantly, the increase in atomic-scale randomness, where device operation must be described as a stochastic process. In addition to wide-sense stationary stochastic device variability and temperature variation, existence of non-stationary stochastic electrical noise associated with fundamental processes in integrated-circuit devices represents an elementary limit on the performance of electronic circuits.In an attempt to address these issues, Stochastic Process Variation in Deep-Submicron CMOS: Circuits and Algorithms offers unique combination of mathematical treatment of random process variation, electrical noise

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Welcome to The Game - an exciting summer camp where you will make new friends, build resilience and test your limits! You will be put into a team of five with strangers, no screens, no shortcuts. Everyone starts from scratch and has to make friends and find a way to the finish line together.Tig has been packed off to Game Camp to gain confidence, but is immediately wary of the other team members: bossy and ultra-competitive Maya, intense Joni, grumpy screen-addicted Frank and quiet, sporty Jake. They are all so different: but must find a way to work together. They embark on a series of physical and mental challenges, with Tig (and therefore the reader) choosing the path. When the team start noticing strange things happening around them in the woods - ghostly noises, wild weather and suspicious-looking Game Camp staff - they uncover a mystery to solve. Will you lead the team to victory, or into chaos? And will they all find out a lot about their true selves during the process...? You, t

◎代理經銷 白象文化這是一本自閉症兒童繪畫與成長的歷程，記錄著身為母親，從確診開始，在各不同成長階段，一路身、心的陪伴與照顧的過程。This is a book about the painting and growth process of autistic children. It records the process of being a mother, starting from the diagnosis, and accompanying and caring for you physically and mentally at different stages of growth.

★ 迪士尼《小美人魚》黑暗改寫——如果烏蘇拉贏了？★ 紐約時報暢銷《Twisted Tales》系列，顛覆童話結局★ 豪華刷邊版登場，收藏與閱讀一次滿足本書以「烏蘇拉勝利」為前提，重新改寫《小美人魚》故事，描繪愛麗兒在失去聲音與自由後，如何面對命運與愛情。結合黑暗童話與成長元素，情節緊湊且富有張力，為熟悉的經典帶來全新詮釋。What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? This immersive, creative twist on the beloved Disney classic Little Mermaid is the 5th installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series! It's been 5 years since the infamous sea witch defeated the little mermaid... and took King Triton's life in the process. Ariel is now the voiceless queen of Atlantica, while Ursula runs Prince Eric's kingdom on land. But when Ariel discovers that her father might still be alive, she finds herself returning to a world--and a prince--she never imagined she would see again. Fans will love exploring how things would have changed had Ursula won and Ariel lost--and spending more time with all the Little Mermaid characters they love in this suspenseful, imaginative spin on the cherished Disney favorite. For more twisted adventures, try t

★ 一套簡單探索天賦的刻意練習 ★輔導戴爾、惠普、荷蘭皇家航空等近千位企業高階主管面對職場挑戰，協助成千上萬讀者澈底翻轉人生◤在天才地帶，活出財務、人際、健康都滿足的精彩人生◢每個人都有機會發掘並展現天賦。這看起來或許遙不可及，但輔導過近千位企業高階主管的暢銷自我成長作家蓋伊．漢德瑞克提出「天才地帶」概念──一個人的熱情與天賦能夠輕鬆融合，享受在做一件事的每個片刻，最終將同時獲得卓越的成就感和幸福感。許多人浪費大量時間和精力去做自己不擅長的事，或是自己擅長但別人也擅長、甚至更擅長的事上。在一整天的忙碌後，往往透過喝掉一瓶伏特加、再抽一包菸等上癮行為來麻痺自己。他在書中帶領讀者透過12道「天才行動」實作練習，幫助你我確實找到專屬於自己的「天才時刻」，讓我們幾乎九成白天時光都處在盡情發揮潛能的心流狀態！每個人都有屬於自己的「天才地帶」。本書提出一套簡單且全面地探索天賦的刻意練習，幫助我們充分發揮自己與生俱來的「天才資質」，一步步地成為心中最理想的自己。無論你是二十一歲或八十一歲，只要體會到那種活在「天才地帶」的獨特美好感受，相信你將不會願意再待在其他地方。

With more than half a million children's books in its collections, the Library of Congress has everything from beloved classics to forgotten treasures ready for rediscovery. These range from an early American edition of John Newbery's Little Pretty Pocket-Book to twentieth-century classics introducing familiar characters such as Dorothy and Toto or Frog and Toad. In addition to books, the Library holds original artwork by illustrators Jerry Pinkney and Vera B. Williams; manuscripts by pathbreaking authors Virginia Hamilton and Jade Snow Wong; and influential magazines such as St. Nicholas and The Brownies' Book--not to mention the nation's largest public comic book collection.Tell Me a Story reimagines the canon of American children's literature, in the process highlighting the evolution of literary, artistic, and publishing trends. From classic books and award-winners to little-remembered gems, this engaging volume features more than two hundred children's books, original artworks, an

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color 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 around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

四分之一世紀，成千上萬人見證有效五步驟，一小時，讓身、心、靈向所有維度敞開，感受嶄新的療癒奇蹟長期病痛，四處求醫卻無法治癒？身體怪怪不舒爽，但醫師說你沒病？總有些困住的感受揮之不去，開心不起來？關係挫敗、事事卡關，卻找不到化解之道？本書介紹的「生命中心療法」（Life Centered Therapy），將為這些困境開啟療癒曙光。透過它，我們能找到痛苦的根本原因，將之轉移，並從中成長。生命中心療法的創始人安德魯．韓是心理學博士，長年浸淫東方宗教、能量心理學和靈性心理學，並具備九型人格教學資格。他主張，無解的身心病痛源於藏在生命深處的創傷，身體是傷痛最直接的載體。當我們能夠洞悉、直視創傷，與其和解，生命故事便將改寫，病痛不藥而癒。只要一小時，改變就能發生，適用於以下狀況：　身體──慢性疼痛，哮喘，過敏，上癮症；　心理──憂鬱，焦慮，PTSD，強迫症；　關係──難以維持、下意識破壞、社恐症；　靈性──孤立，絕望，惰性，找不到生命目的。生命中心療法是一個幫助人們看見創傷敘事的工作架構，結合了正念和體感療法，以身體的直覺感受為基礎，可以自癒，也可以助人。在安德魯．韓眼裡，我們所意識到的自己不等於我們的整個生命；生命有它的道路，症狀提醒我們自問：我們是否依循靈魂的藍圖，活出自己最真實的樣貌？創傷困住了我們，使我們恐懼、無助，難以前行。生命中心療法則是神聖的容器，涵容並轉化了這些苦痛。它的架構清晰明瞭，方法簡單好上手，卻蘊含著深刻的靈性訊息，幫助我們親近自己的本源，從枷鎖中釋放，重獲自由。 有種自由，是知道無論發生了什麼，你都會沒事。──安德魯．韓、瓊．貝克特／本書作者------------------------------------------------------作者將複雜的創傷編織成生命中美麗的原型圖案，展示了如何從痛苦中找到意義；答案就在我們自身，我們的身體會記得一切。書中充滿了引人入勝的故事和深刻的智慧。本書所介紹的嶄新療法本身就是一個奇蹟，值得所有不同治療取向的治療師，以及想要理解並療癒自身的人關注。――王曙芳，作家、能量心理學講師／實踐者

「英美侵權行為法／基本原則與案例」一書之編纂，係為提供基礎英美法教學與學習之用，內容包括「侵權訴訟程序之介紹」（Introduction to the Tort Process）、「故意侵權行為」（Intentional Torts）、「故意侵權行為之抗辯事由」（Defenses to Intentional Torts）、「過失侵權行為」（Negligence）、「過失侵權行為之抗辯事由」（Defenses to Negligence）、「嚴格責任」（Strict Liability）、「侵犯隱私權」（Invasion of Privacy）及「其他侵權行為」（Miscellaneous Torts）等。 本書各章節內容主要分為兩大部分，即相關基本原則摘要及重要案例選錄。原則摘要部分為便於入門瞭解，係以中文為之，協助讀者建立對英美侵權行為法之架構性認識，案例部分則係針對章節主題進行節錄編輯，期能協助讀者在具備基本原則認識的前提下，進行實際判決之深入研讀，除理解英美法之相關法律原理原則外，並能學習增進法理論證之能力。

Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip Peanuts has largely been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read the comic strip during its original newspaper run remain fond of its brightly colored Sunday pages, which made for a surprisingly different and fulfilling reading experience. Our Peanuts Every Sunday series collects all of the Peanuts Sunday strips, scrupulously restored and re-colored to look better than they ever have. These gorgeous, oversized softcover editions allow fans and new readers to immerse themselves in Schulz's timeless masterpiece. The debut volume in this series, Peanuts Every Sunday: 1952-1955, compiles the first four years of the strip. This collection offers a fascinating peek at Schulz's creative process, as iconic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Lucy quickly evolve from their initial renderings to the elegant stylizations we've all come to know and love.Peanuts -- beloved characters, iconic gags, drawing that

● 依照自然界和社會生活中的事物分類，“近取諸身，遠取諸物”，共劃分為九個主題。● 解釋古文字形，追溯字本義和引申義，以幫助讀者更好地理解現代漢語中的字詞。● 收入常用漢字約2500個，依照共同形符、共同聲符或字形相近等原則組成字組，以簡馭繁，以類相從。● 收入常用詞約4000個， 按照其中體現的字義排布於對應的字下面，大多數詞配有精美插圖，生動活潑地詮釋詞義，妙趣橫生。● The dictionary features 9 thematic units categorized by what’s common in nature and daily life, progressing from what is near at hand to understand oneself, to more distant things to comprehend the world.● It explains ancient forms of characters to reveal their original meanings and extended meanings, facilitating a better understanding of modern Chinese.● About 2500 of the most frequently used characters are organized into groups based on the same radicals, phonetic components, or similar forms. Simplify the complex and follow the similar.● About 4000 of the most frequently used words are listed under the corresponding characters, with most of them illustrated, making the learning process enjoyable.

【本書特色】 「美國憲法／基本原則與案例」一書之編纂，係為提供基礎英美法教學與學習之用，內容包括「聯邦司法權」（Federal Judicial Power）、「聯邦立法權」（Federal Legislative Power）、「聯邦行政權」（Federal Executive Power）、「聯邦主義及憲法增修條文第10條」（Federalism and the Tenth Amendment）、「人權法案及內戰後增修條文」（The Bill of Rights and the Civil War Amendments）、「法律正當程序」（Due Process of Law）、「法律平等保護原則」（Equal Protection of the Laws）、「言論自由」（Freedom of Speech）、「結社自由及新聞自由」（Freedom of Association and Press）及「宗教自由」（Freedom of Religion）等。 本書之各章節內容主要分為兩大部分，即相關基本原則摘要及重要案例選錄。原則摘要部分為便於入門瞭解，係以中文為之，協助讀者建立對美國憲法之架構性認識，案例部分則係針對章節主題進行節錄編輯，期能協助讀者在具備基本原則認識的前提下，進行實際判決之深入研讀，除理解英美法之相關法律原理原則外，並能學習增進法理論證之能力。

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!

“Emptiness” is an experience that many people have had—mostly stumbled upon unexpectedly. What exactly is emptiness? Can it actually be practiced? The Heart Sutra is the shortest, most condensed teaching on emptiness among all of the Prajanaparamita Sutras, seems to be focused exclusively on emptiness. How can this sutra be used to help you progress in your spiritual practice? Ultimately, the realization of the heart of prajnaparamita is, in and of itself, the Path.In this book, you will read about how to use the Heart Sutra as a compact guide to practice and the Path. Master Nan’s teachings are packed with pith instructions, both the do’s and don’ts, for success in practice. Practical, to the point, and illustrated with thought-provoking anecdotes, his teachings are relevant to practitioners of all proclivities, from beginners to advanced.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786269769582.pdf

本書由德籍無著比丘精心撰寫，以跨學科的角度對《中部．念住經》進行闡釋，結合當代佛教文獻學的字源考證；援用印度哲學以釐清初期佛教教義和實修的特色；同時參考當代南傳禪修的實修指導以及現代心理學等等，對念住的實踐理論提出周延且富有啟發性的見解。尤其加上作者具備長年的禪修經驗，使本書不僅理論扎實，也蘊含作者親身修證的洞見，因而深化《念住經》的詮釋層次，堪稱當代念住的理論與實踐領域中極具參考價值的重要典籍。第三版修訂內容分為兩大部分：一是正文部分針對前兩版譯文不足之處，進行全面修正，提升語言表達的精確性和流暢度，採用較大字體增進閱讀的舒適感，協助讀者深入理解譯詞，特別增列〈三版重要中文譯詞說明〉。二是增強索引詞條的準確度和編排的邏輯，力求索引能成為研讀本書的重要工具之一。本書適合不同讀者群的需求。初學者宜先通讀正文，略過注腳。重視實踐的讀者可由第六章開始，將所學應用在實際修行上。研究者則可透過詳細的注腳、索引和參考文獻，深入理解作者的思想脈絡和詮釋技法，更全面地了解初期佛教的念住教法在當代研究的現況及其價值。

在 BodyTalk 中，作者提出「與身體的關係」是影響自我價值、人際互動與心理健康的核心。對於長期忽視身體感受、甚至將身體視為痛苦來源的人來說，重新建立連結可能看似遙不可及。本書以一年 365 天為架構，設計了簡單的日常練習：包括輕度動作、覺察引導與書寫提示，幫助讀者一步步回到當下，感知並理解身體訊號，從而處理情緒、釋放壓力，並找回自信與安全感。這是一本結合理論與實踐的工具書，適合希望修復身心平衡的人。本書亮點：將創傷療癒落實到日常步驟動作＋書寫雙軌練習，易於持續提供重建自我價值與安全感的方法延續 The Body Keeps the Score 精神的實踐版Continuing the conversation started in The Body Keeps the Score and The Complex PTSD Workbook, BodyTalk is unique guide to reestablishing connection to your body in order to process difficult emotions, improve mental health, and feel secure in your own skin. Everything in your life comes down to how connected you are to your own body. Your relationships, your career, even your self-worth and self-respect are all a reflection of the relationship you have with your body. When things feel out of alignment, overwhelming or "too much," it's a sign that you've already lost communication with yourself and the physical sensations within your body that let you know something is not right. The challenge is that many

受夠朝九晚五、領死薪水的生活？ 用駭客心態找到最優途徑，解鎖一切可能！ 「本書徹底呼應了我對生產力與個人發展的熱情。 強烈推薦給渴望提升自我表現、並踏上卓越之路者！」 ─── 阿里．阿布達爾（Ali Abdaal）╱暢銷書《高效原力》作者、生產力專家、百萬 YouTuber ★ 美、英亞馬遜 4.6 分好評 ★《今日美國》暢銷書 ★ 創業家、工程師、企業家、國際暢銷作家、知名駭客……跨界推薦 ★《富比士》:「商業領袖將學會如何打破既有系統，釋放最大潛能。」 【內容簡介】 駭客前身、百萬美元身價CEO的作者，想告訴讀者─── 「這個世界是由系統組成，而系統是可以操控的！」 6 大原則，讓你破解人生中的所有系統， 實現成功和自由！ 同齡孩子還在忙著打電動，15 歲的加勒特已經婉拒 Google 的工作邀請， 加入國家實驗室，與一票博士和天才共事。 成年後，他進入聯邦儲備銀行工作，收入穩定，卻對職涯越發迷惘。 就算自己成就斐然，甚至能「駭」進 iPhone 發表會， 終究也只是一台巨大機器裡的普通齒輪。 他開始把之前作為駭客的工作方式帶入生活中， 創業短短 5 年就達七位數身價，每週只需要工作 7 小時。 成功的關鍵，在於認知到：世界是由系統組成，而系統是可以操控的！ 無論是求職、創業或理財，背後都有大大小小的潛在系統。 6 大駭客原則 ╳ 5 步驟實踐公式，提高你的勝率，讓系統為你服務。 原則 ➀ ─── 主動進攻 攻擊是最好的防禦，防守方必須不斷做到滴水不漏，才能擋下攻擊；攻擊方則只要有一次進攻奏效，就能突破防禦。 原則 ➁ ─── 逆向工程 從 People（人員）、Process（過程）、Technology（科技）三個元素分析系統，解構、複製並超越對手。 原則 ➂ ─── 就地取材 利用對手系統中既存的資源進行攻擊，既能節省從頭開發的時間，還可以躲避防毒系統。 原則 ➃ ─── 衡量風險 用期望值計算風險與回報平衡，找出對自己最有利的不對稱風險，並認知到機會不一定會出現在預期之處。 原則 ➄ ─── 社交工程 People（人員）是系統最脆弱的部分，利用粗心、信賴、偏見等可預測的人類特質，有利於滲透或操控整個系統。 原則 ➅ ─── 靈活軸轉 計畫再完善，也只能維持到第一個問題出現之前，必須對不斷變化的環境做出反應，像鐘擺一樣在規劃與實踐之間擺盪。 所謂的「駭」

Wisdom That Transforms Lives Twenty-five centuries ago, a man who had once lived in royal luxury walked barefoot across the dusty plains of India, sharing insights that would forever change human history. The Buddha—“the Awakened One”—dedicated forty-nine years of his life to illuminating the path beyond suffering for all who would listen. This first volume presents 36 stories from the Buddha’s life and the lives of his disciples, each revealing the Buddha’s remarkable ability to meet people where they were and guide them toward realization. Readers will discover the Buddha’s insights on the importance of kindness, right speech, right actions, and community living that remain profoundly relevant to our lives today. Each story concludes with “Words of Wisdom” that connect ancient guidance to contemporary challenges. Throughout the collection, we see how the Buddha’s gentle yet powerful approach led others to profound insights, inspiring many to become his disciples and continue their sp

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Gerda 和 Orlo 是最要好的熊朋友，Orlo 總是有時間陪Gerda說故事、講笑話、玩遊戲或一起散步。他從不嫌煩，總是願意傾聽、陪伴與分享。 但有一天，Orlo 輕輕地告訴 Gerda，他生病了，而且這次不會好起來了。Gerda 心裡湧現好多種情緒；不過Orlo則是用溫柔的方式，陪她一起面對，讓他們能在剩下的時光裡，留下最珍貴的回憶。而當那個「熊熊形狀的洞」出現時，Gerda 能用這些回憶，把心裡的空缺，一點一滴填滿。 這是一本貼近孩子心靈的繪本，用溫暖真摯的方式，引導孩子理解失去與懷念，也幫助大人與孩子開啟深刻的對話，適合親子共讀，在愛中一起學習告別。 The Bear-Shaped Hole is a moving and sensitive picture book that explores preparing for loss. Gerda the bear has to process that her best friend, Orlo won’t be around forever. A beautiful companion title to the critically acclaimed The Hare-Shaped Hole, The Bear-Shaped Hole is a profound, heart-warming story that helps children understand and prepare for loss. Gerda and Orlo are best bear friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time for a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme. He was never too busy to listen, to talk, to help, to share, or to go for a walk. But slowly, something starts to change. Orlo reveals he is ill, and as he softly explains to Gerda, he is not going to get better. Gerda is overwhe

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

本書以幽默漫畫結合知識圖解，帶領8歲以上讀者探索生物、化學、物理、地球與太空，以及元素週期表等科學主題。每個跨頁皆有一則輕鬆有趣的漫畫情節，搭配簡潔明瞭的解說與插圖，將抽象概念轉化為貼近生活的情境，提升學習興趣。插畫家 Jess Bradey 曾獲 2021 年 Blue Peter 最佳非虛構作品獎，圖像生動、節奏俐落，讓科學變得親近可笑又可學。此系列適合作為課外延伸閱讀，也能啟發科學探究的好奇心。📖 亮點特色★ 漫畫＋知識圖解，學習更生動★ 主題涵蓋自然科學五大領域★ Blue Peter 獎得主繪者創作★ 適合8歲以上自主或共讀Comic Strip Biology makes learning about the science behind animals, plants and the human body fun!Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.此套書包含以下商品9781526319999/Comic Strip Science: BiologyFind out about the science of living things through hilarious cartoon strip

《奧術藝術與製作秘辛》帶領讀者踏上Riot Games與Fortiche打造的革命性動畫系列的視覺旅程。書中收錄早期藝術風格、角色設計演變過程，以及令人驚嘆的世界觀構建，是探索《奧術》創作過程與願景的權威指南。《奧術》與《英雄聯盟》粉絲將被喜愛角色的視覺演變、皮爾特沃夫與佐恩壯麗的城市景觀，以及海克斯科技與希莫的發明深深吸引。本書收錄Riot和Fortiche珍藏的未公開圖像，並根據20多位動畫師、作家、導演與藝術家的訪談編撰而成，堪稱《奧術》迷必備之作。書中附有特製透明書衣，以及Jinx海報、皮爾特沃夫地圖等豐富周邊，讓您沉浸在《奧術》的世界中。Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series!The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane’s creative process and vision.Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer.This book inc

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

"A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.​We used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here—the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home? Narrated by a young refugee, A Star Shines Through illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place.

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected!There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America -- and more specifically, voting in presidential elections.This easy-to-understand guide explains every step in the presidential election process -- from who is eligible to run for president to what the president does once they are sworn into office. Learn about campaigning and debates, the difference between caucuses and primaries, and how the Electoral College works, plus information about who is eligible to vote; the many different ways citizens can vote on (and leading up to) Election Day; what happens after the final ballots are cast; and tips on what to consider when deciding which candidate should get your vote.Each page of this nonfiction guidebook also features full-color artwork, including photographs

■學生課本附eBook(拆封不退)■美式英語■CEFR Level: Pre-A1■適用程度: Complete Beginner■線上平台網址：cambridgeone.org★購買提示 :學生課本不含解答，如需解答者請購買教師手冊(9781108895040)課堂使用建議購買學生組合(課本+作業本，9788880011392)The Student's Book presents and practices new language through amusing stories and fantastic songs and activities to give children an enjoyable and confident start to learning English. Young Learners-style tests evaluate progress and familiarize children with the international Cambridge Exams format. The unique access code inside the front cover unlocks the Student's Book eBook with audio and video on Cambridge One, making the learning process a joy.

■學生課本附eBook(拆封不退)■美式英語■CEFR Level: Pre-A1■適用程度: Complete Beginner■線上平台網址：cambridgeone.org★購買提示 :學生課本不含解答，如需解答者請購買教師手冊(9781108890137)課堂使用建議購買學生組合(課本+作業本，9788880011385)The Student's Book presents and practices new language through amusing stories and fantastic songs and activities to give children an enjoyable and confident start to learning English. Young Learners-style tests evaluate progress and familiarize children with the international Cambridge Exams format. The unique access code inside the front cover unlocks the Student's Book eBook with audio and video on Cambridge One, making the learning process a joy.

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