Computer Graphics and Multimedia

Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story- heaps of extra material at th

Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favourite film on the page - as Death stubbornly hovers over the heads of our star-crossed lovers.Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand. Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels.Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of eac

MATCHES THE LATEST EXAM Let us supplement your AP classroom experience with this easy-to-follow study guide The immensely popular 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science A guide has been updated for the 2021-22 school year and now contains: 3 full-length practice exams that reflect the latest examComprehensive overview of the AP Computer Science A exam formatHundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanationsTwo full sections devoted to algorithm writing and two levels of sample questions for each Java concept (basic and advanced)Proven strategies specific to each section of the test

The newest addition to the wildly successful Big Fat Notebook series, with 3.99 million copies in print: a lively, information-packed, and fully illustrated guide to Computer Science and Coding for mi

What exactly is a computer? How does it work? What is it made of? Learn all this and more with Ruby!In Ruby's world anything is possible if you put your mind to it—even fixing her father's broken comp

Get ready to explore the city! Dominika Lipniewska takes us on a magical journey through a day in the life of a city. With bold and distinctive graphics and lots of detail for children to explore, In

A picture book biography of Ada Lovelace, the woman recognized today as history’s first computer programmer—she imagined them 100 years before they existed!In the early nineteenth century lived Ada By

When computer programming pioneer Admiral Grace Hopper discovered a moth causing problems in a mechanical computer, the term debugging was born. This book explores how fixing programming and hardware

Are you learning English as a second language?English for Everyone: Level 3: Intermediate, Practice Book makes learning English easier. More than 700 exercises use graphics and visuals to develop Engl

The first in a visually stunning series, Information Graphics: Animal Kingdom shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about the animal kingdom are reinterp

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Here’s the fastest, easiest way to get up and running on your third-generation iPad. Color photos and screenshots on every page with clear instructions help you get

What do you think is the most amazing machine in the universe? A superconductor? The modern computer? A rocket ship? Think again: It’s the human body!Astonishingly intricate and complex, your body gro

One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm!" His sister can no longer use the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish cookin

Social Networking for Seniors in Easy Steps starts with a simple explanation of the concept of social networking and what one can do with their computer to take advantage of this phenomenon. This stra

This title includes step-by-step, full-color graphics that show you how to use Windows 7. This full-color guide is the fastest, easiest way to get up to speed with Windows 7 - the latest version of th

Discover how your everyday tech works while developing your coding skills!Computer graphics are everywhere! From the icons and buttons you tap to open and navigate apps to the impressive special effec

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

Plug in to the often mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence.How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already do (and the things it can't).- Packed full of flaps to lift- Explores the opportunities - and risks - that AI could bring- Written in consultation with Professor Michael Wooldridge, from Oxford University's Department of Computer Science- Part of Usborne's See Inside Series which contains over 50 books, covering everything from space to Ancient Greece, the human body and evolution

'Joins the dots in a neglected narrative of female scientists, visionaries and code-breakers'ObserverHow is artificial intelligence changing the way we live and love? Now with a new chapter, this is the eye-opening book fromSunday Timesbestselling author Jeanette Winterson.Drawing on her years of thinking and reading about AI, Jeanette Winterson looks to history, religion, myth, literature, politics and, of course, computer science to help us understand the radical changes to the way we live and love that are happening now.With wit, compassion and curiosity, Winterson tackles AI's most interesting talking points - from the weirdness of backing up your brain and the connections between humans and non-human helpers to whether it's time to leave planet Earth.'Very funny... A kind of comparative mythology, where the hype and ideology of cutting-edge tech is read through the lens of far older stories'Spectator'Refreshingly optimistic'Guardian

You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Virtually everything—from missiles to microwaves—runs on chips, including cars, smartphones, the stock market, even the electric grid. Until recently, America designed and built the fastest chips and maintained its lead as the #1 superpower, but America’s edge is in danger of slipping, undermined by players in Taiwan, Korea, and Europe taking over manufacturing. Now, as Chip War reveals, China, which spends more on chips than any other product, is pouring billions into a chip-building initiative to catch up to the US. At stake is America’s military superiority and economic prosperity.Economic historian Chris Miller explains how the technology works and why it’s so important, recounting the fascinating events that led to the United States perfecting the chip design, and to Ameri

本書透過詩意語言與溫潤圖像，刻畫孩子身上的多樣性與未竟的潛能——靜靜傾聽的孩子或許是未來的領袖，熱愛奔跑的少年也可能成為療癒人心的作家。一本適合各年齡閱讀的成長之書。From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.

Two leaders in the field offer a compelling analysis of the current state of the art and reveal the steps we must take to achieve a robust artificial intelligence that can make our lives better.“Finally, a book that tells us what AI is, what AI is not, and what AI could become if only we are ambitious and creative enough.” —Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and author ofDeep ThinkingDespite the hype surrounding AI, creating an intelligence that rivals or exceeds human levels is far more complicated than we have been led to believe. Professors Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis have spent their careers at the forefront of AI research and have witnessed some of the greatest milestones in the field, but they argue that a computer beating a human in Jeopardy! does not signal that we are on the doorstep of fully autonomous cars or superintelligent machines. The achievements in the field thus far have occurred in closed systems with fixed sets of rules, and these approaches are too narro

探討如何將電腦科學中的演算法原理應用到日常生活與人類決策中。作者結合心理學、認知科學與計算機科學，說明演算法不僅是電腦解題的工具，更是我們在面對生活難題時可借鑑的思考模型。本書涵蓋多種實用議題，透過演算法的視角來處理生活中的決策與權衡，例如：➤最佳停下時機（Optimal Stopping）：如何判斷在眾多選項中何時停止尋找並做出決定，如招聘或約會。➤探索與利用的平衡（Explore-Exploit Trade-off）：何時探索新機會，何時利用已知資源。➤排序與組織：提升查找效率的策略。➤快取管理：如何在有限記憶空間中有效保留重要資訊。➤工作排程與切換成本：如何管理多任務與優先順序。➤貝氏定理（Bayes's Rule）：結合先驗知識與新資訊做出推論。➤放寬問題限制：在無解或計算困難的情況下，尋求「夠好」的近似解。➤隨機性與資源管理：利用隨機策略在不確定環境下取得良好結果。➤網絡與遊戲理論：理解互動系統與多方利益的決策動態。書中強調，雖然演算法能為複雜問題提供指導，但現實生活中決策仍存在不確定性和失敗風險。重要的是採用合理的策略來面對時間與資源限制，並學習在不完美中作出最佳抉擇。該書還指出，人類在面對計算難題時，常能透過直覺和簡化模型達成驚人的表現。此書獲得廣泛好評，被譽為一本能讓人重新認識「演算法」不僅屬於科技領域，更是生活智慧的指導手冊。A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? Exploring how insights from computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives, 'Algorithms To Live By' helps to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind. When should you switch between different tasks, and how many tas

From the creators of Scratch comes ScratchJr, a programming language designed for young children (ages 5-7).The ScratchJr Book is the perfect addition to the free app and makes coding and computer science easy and fun for all ages!In The ScratchJr Book, kids learn by playing with programming blocks and building their own animated collages, interactive stories, and playable games.Thirty step-by-step activities help kids develop computational thinking, problem-solving, and design skills. Each chapter has several smaller activities that build on one other, culminating with a fun, final project. By the end of the book kids and parents will be ready for all sorts of new programming adventures.Each activity includes:step-by-step, easy-to-follow directionsliteracy and math connectiontips for grown ups and teachers creative challenges to explore and grow!

Provides comprehensive, current coverage of concepts and practical applications in computer graphics. The important algorithms in 2D and 3D graphics are detailed, and there is a thorough presentation

★ 拿到第一支手機前後，最需要的一本數位生活入門書★ 從設定、拍照、下載 App 到隱私與網路安全，全面實用★ 幫助孩子學會自在使用科技，也懂得保護自己與尊重他人對許多孩子來說，擁有一支手機，就像拿到通往新世界的鑰匙。它可以拍照、聽音樂、查資料、玩遊戲、做功課，也能立刻和朋友家人保持聯繫。可是，真正重要的，從來不只是「會用」，而是怎麼用得安心、得體又有分寸。本書專為9歲以上讀者設計，不分品牌與型號，都能找到實用的手機知識。從基本設定、管理 App、善用拍照功能，到辨識釣魚、機器人帳號、酸民與網路霸凌，內容完整又貼近孩子日常。也帶讀者理解隱私設定、螢幕時間管理，以及在享受科技便利的同時，如何保有與真實生活的連結。由專業作家與兒童心理學家共同打造，搭配充滿活力的插圖，讓孩子在輕鬆閱讀中，建立正確的數位素養與安全觀念。Whether you’ve just got your first phone or had a new one, this book will lead you through how your phone works, how to look after it, and how to be safe and thoughtful as you use it. The advice is relevant for all phone users, whatever make or model you might have, and whether it’s your first phone or not.Your new phone is a computer, a camera, a sound system and communicator all rolled in to one-and small enough to fit in your pocket. But you knew all that already! So, what else do you need to know? Where to download apps? How to behave online? And what about phishing, trolling and bots? The answers to all this and more are in th

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

✔初學者輕鬆學會Python程式設計 ✔結合運算思維與演算法基本觀念 ✔ChatGPT讓Python程式撰寫更有效率 ✔精選範例循序漸進易懂易上手 ✔課後習題難易適中強化學習效果 程式設計能力現在已是國力的象徵之一，學習如何寫程式也是和語文、數學、藝術一樣的基礎能力，連教育部都將寫程式列入國高中生的必修課，以培養解決問題、分析、歸納、創新、勇於嘗試錯誤等能力，而Python語言便是初學者的首選程式語言。 本書結合運算思維與演算法的基本觀念，所有程式碼都已在Python開發環境下正確編譯與執行。目前學校多有開設Python程式課，且APCS(Advanced Placement Computer Science)「大學程式設計先修檢測」，也可選擇Python撰寫程式設計實作題，而本書的內容即為最實用的教材，適合學生或第一次學習程式者。 除了基本的Python程式入門學習外，也介紹在網路爆紅的ChatGPT聊天機器人，它不僅僅是聊天機器人，還能幫忙回答各類問題，諸如寫程式、文章、信件…等，本書加入ChatGPT與Python雙效合一的應用，精采呈現ChatGPT AI的程式範例： ◑使用Pygame遊戲套件繪製多媒體圖案 ◑以內建模組及模擬大樂透的開獎程式 ◑建立四個主功能表的視窗應用程式 ◑演算法的應用：迷宮問題的解決方案 ◑海龜繪圖法(Turtle Graphics)繪製圖形 ◑猜數字遊戲 ◑OX井字遊戲 ◑猜拳遊戲 ◑比牌面大小遊戲 全書除了學習以Python語言撰寫程式外，也能學到以Python語言來實作演算法的重要知識點，絕對是難易適中的最實用的教材。

【本書序】電腦只是工具，人腦才是主導。資訊化社會必須全民使用電腦，各行各業電腦化不但需要優秀的專業人員開發一流電腦軟、硬體，更要熟悉電腦技能的人來操作。在工商業領域中，圖是一種世界性的語言，透過電腦輔助製圖（Computer Aided Design）的運用，更能有效率地處理並傳播各式各樣複雜圖面以滿足各個領域的需求。身處產業競爭的時代，只有利用有效工具快速提高生產力的企業經營者，才能提升競爭力，

╲滿級分快速攻略╱ 重點總整理 + 歷次試題解析 ☑ 結合運算思維與演算法的基本觀念 ☑ 章節架構清晰，涵蓋APCS考試重點 ☑ 備有相關模擬試題，幫助釐清重點觀念 ☑ 詳細解析APCS程式設計觀念題與實作題 APCS為Advanced Placement Computer Science的英文縮寫，是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效，其檢測成績可作為國內多所資訊相關科系個人申請入學的參考資料。 APCS考試類型包括：程式設計觀念題及程式設計實作題。在程式設計觀念題是以單選題的方式進行測驗，以運算思維、問題解決與程式設計概念測試為主。測驗題型包括程式運行追蹤、程式填空、程式除錯、程式效能分析及基礎觀念理解等。而程式設計觀念題的考試重點包括：程式設計基本觀念、輸出入指令、資料型態、常數與變數、全域及區域、流程控制、迴圈、函式、遞迴、陣列與矩陣、結構、自定資料型態及檔案，也包括基礎演算法及簡易資料結構，例如：佇列、堆疊、串列、樹狀、排序、搜尋。在程式設計實作題以撰寫完整程式或副程式為主，可自行選擇以C、C++、Java、Python撰寫程式。 本書的實作題以C語言來進行問題分析及程式實作。實作題的解答部份可分為四大架構：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明。在「解題重點分析」單元中知道本實作題的程式設計重點、解題技巧、變數功能及演算法，此單元會配合適當的程式碼輔助解說，來降低學習者的障礙。 同時也可以參考附錄的內容來幫助自己熟悉APCS的測試環境。此外，為了讓學習者以較簡易的環境撰寫程式，本書所有程式以Dev C++的IDE進行程式的編輯、編譯與執行。希望透過本書的課程安排與訓練，可以讓學習者培養出以C語言應試APCS的實戰能力。 【目標讀者】 ◆ 欲申請大學資訊相關科系的高中職生 ◆ 對程式語言有興趣的學習者 ◆ 想客觀檢測自己程式設計能力的人 APCS為Advanced Placement Computer Science的英文縮寫，是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效，其檢測成績可作為國內多所資訊相關科系個人申請入學的參考資料。本書的實作題以C語言來進行問題分析及程式實作。實作題的解答部份可分為四大架構：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、

資料結構(Data Structures) 是一門電腦科學領域的基礎課程，其目的是研究如何將資料有組織地存放到電腦記憶體中，以提升程式之執行效率的一門學問。因此，有良好的資料結構(Data Structure) 及有效率的演算法(Algorithm) 將可以大大的提升程式的執行效率。在電腦科學(Computer Science) 的領域中，我們如何透過電腦來取得即時有用的資訊，那就必須要將資料交由程式去運作，而「程式」就是由「資料結構」和「演算法」所構成的。 隨著資訊科技的進度，傳統資訊核心課程的理論之運用更顯得重要。因此，筆者特別加入目前重要的發展議題。例如：物聯網、智慧型機器人及大數據，其中以「智慧型機器人」為主題，加入不少相關的例子，並且將重要的理論，利用互動式圖解APP 方式來呈現。因為筆者在最近這幾年來專注於機器人及手機APP 的相關研究及各種比賽的經驗，想透過本書來分享給讀者在學習資料結構的同時，也能夠了解它們的各種運用。 動態展示演算法：這本書共有九個章節，每一章節筆者都利用圖解說明、循序漸進的表達方式，來引導學習者有效地學習資料結構，除此之外，特別加入「互動式APP 動態展示演算法的實際運作原理」之實作介面，它是利用 AppInventor 的視覺化程式語言所撰寫而成。如此，學生更容易了解老師上課講解的理論背後演算法的運作程序。

ChatGPT帶你學會Python程式設計 運算思維×演算法×實作遊戲 精選範例、循序漸進、易懂易上手 課後習題、難易適中、強化學習效果 Python 是一種執行效率不錯的直譯式語言，可以在大多數的主流平台上執行。更棒的是，Python 具有許多物件導向的特性，更是資料解析、資料探勘（Data Mining）、資料科學工作中經常被使用的程式語言，可以廣泛應用在網頁設計、App 設計、遊戲設計、自動控制、生物科技、大數據等領域。同時，Python 擁有第三方套件及開發工具，可以幫助程式設計師輕鬆地完成許多的程式設計開發工作。 本書結合運算思維與演算法的基本觀念，所有程式碼都已在 Python 開發環境下正確編譯與執行。這些主題包括： • ChatGPT 與 Python 雙效合一 • 大話變數與資料處理 • 一看就懂的運算式與運算子 • 選擇結構一次搞定 • 迴圈結構體驗之旅 • Python 複合資料型態的完美體驗 • 模組與套件實用關鍵密技 • 檔案輸入與輸出的速學技巧 • 活學活用 2D 視覺化統計圖表 • 玩轉繪圖與影像處理的私房攻略 • 解開網路爬蟲程式的神秘面紗 • 演算法的應用：迷宮問題的解決方案 • 海龜繪圖法（Turtle Graphics）繪製圖形 • 猜數字遊戲 • OX 井字遊戲 • 猜拳遊戲 • 比牌面大小遊戲 • 實作動作型射擊遊戲 • 實作 Unity 3D 遊戲不求人

Move the sliders back and forth in this delightful sound book to see and hear the world of dogs and cats come to life. From barking and meowing to guzzling dinner and splashing in puddles, there are eight different lively pets to discover. Each slider makes one sound when you move it one way and a completely different sound when you move it back again, creating a unique and exciting surprise for babies and toddlers.

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Discover when, how, where, and why fungi grow in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book in the vein of When the Sky Glows and Animal Architects. Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine everywhere on earth. Some are edible, some are medicinal, some are even poisonous. Step into this book and discover the amazing array of mushrooms and see how they multiply. Learn how fungi heal and help humans. Explore the incredible underground fungal network that helps forests thrive. And so much more!

【本書序】電腦只是工具，人腦才是主導。資訊化社會必須全民使用電腦，各行各業電腦化不但需要優秀的專業人員開發一流電腦軟、硬體，更要熟悉電腦技能的人來操作。在工商業領域中，圖是一種世界性的語言，透過電腦輔助製圖（Computer Aided Design）的運用，更能有效率地處理並傳播各式各樣複雜圖面以滿足各個領域的需求。身處產業競爭的時代，只有利用有效工具快速提高生產力的企業經營者，才能提升競爭力，開創新的經營局面。電腦技能基金會為因應此趨勢的來臨，辦理各項電腦技能測驗、競賽等相關活動，並藉著相關書籍的出版，提供有心想學好各項電腦技能的朋友，一個合適的管道。AutoCAD自推出以來，廣受各界的好評，這次AutoCAD 2024的推出可說是Autodesk公司繼AutoCAD 2023之後，又一次劃時代之作，不只它的作業環境與操作界面更為友善與便捷，更包含了許多針對全球AutoCAD使用者的需求建議所加入的新指令及強化功能。我們誠摯地感謝吳永進和林美櫻二位作者，以其多年的教學與實務經驗，並在電腦技能基金會的策劃下，為讀者編寫這本「TQC+ AutoCAD 2024特訓教材-基礎篇」，相信這本書可以成為CAD學習者的最佳選擇，誠如作者所說：「用心學習AutoCAD 2024期許新手快速成為CAD專業工程師，期許AutoCAD 2009～2022、2023老手如虎添翼，功力更上一層樓。」若是讀者在經過一段時間的學習之後，想了解自己對本書之觀念及繪圖技巧的掌握以及個人電腦輔助製圖能力之提升狀況，可以繼續使用本會所出版之「TQC+ 電腦輔助平面製圖認證指南」，並歡迎參加本會所舉辦的「TQC+ 工程設計領域 電腦輔助平面製圖認證」，不但能肯定自己，使自己更有信心，亦能幫助自己在眾多的競爭者當中脫穎而出。財團法人中華民國電腦技能基金會董事長 杜全昌

CAD，Computer Aided Design的縮寫，意為電腦輔助設計。隨著電腦技術與工業技術不斷地發展，電腦輔助設計（CAD）技術廣泛應用於機械、建築、電子、宇航、紡織、化工等行業的各個環節。對CAD技術的應用已成為企業必不可缺的一門課題，也是在市場競爭中必須具備的基本工具。AutoCAD 2020支援強大且靈活的2D與3D設計功能，可以建立任何想像得到的形狀，它可協助您以直覺的方式探索構想，提供各種創新功能，可提高設計與文件製作的效率，讓您以更安全、準確且流暢的方式，與工作團隊共用設計。本書的架構大致分為2D繪圖與3D建模兩個部分。第一章至第九章介紹2D繪圖的基本指令和繪圖技巧。第十章至第十二章進入3D建模教學，主要涉及3D空間模型的設計製作和編輯。第十三章介紹了AutoCAD的3D彩現和出圖功能。課程內容包含各種繪製圖形的指令、精確繪圖、編輯圖形、尺寸標註、圖塊與屬性的應用、各視圖的繪製、3D圖形繪製、圖紙管理、環境設定以及綜合應用等，讓讀者透過實務操作掌握繪圖的應用技巧，並在實際工作與生活中熟練運用AutoCAD。本書特色■ 採用Step by Step步驟式引導教學，讓讀者快速學會AutoCAD操作技巧。■ 內容以實務操作為導向，各個單元皆提供精選範例操作，培養讀者靈活發揮設計思維。■ 提供最佳化的作圖方式，大大提高繪圖效率與品質。■ 適用於高工、技術學院以及大學等機械相關科系「電腦輔助機械製圖」課程使用。

本書特色 這是一本因應電腦世代 (computer age) 所寫成的統計學教科書。書中增加了有關 R 語言的介紹,並盡可能在各個章節中,說明電腦以及 R 語言如何在機率與統計推論上,發揮其功用。其中,我們在第 19 章介紹蒙地卡羅模擬與 Bootstrap 樣本重抽法,希望讀者對於如何以電腦運算能力輔助統計推論能有一較為深入的認識。本書的章節安排,是根據我在台大經濟系講授 「統計學」 課程的多年教學經驗所整理出之架構。在介紹完機率模型後,緊接著介紹單變量與多變量隨機變數。關於動差的討論,則是從隨機變數的章節抽離出來,獨立成為第 5 章。同時,亦將常態分配以及與其相關的重要分配如卡方分配,學生 t 分配與 F 分配等,以一獨立章節 (第 6 章) 介紹。這本書的設計目標是,讓學生在得到足以駕馭統計推論的機率理論 (隨機變數,動差,常態分配,抽樣分配與大樣本理論) 之後,就開始一窺統計推論之堂奧。至於其他常用的離散與連續隨機變數,則移到統計推論相關章節的後面,因此,如果是一學期的統計課程,只要專注在第 1 到 11 章即可,關於其他常用離散與連續隨機變數之介紹,可於學期末得空時再補充。我在本書中不再討論變異數分析 (ANOVA),有興趣的讀者請自行參考陳旭昇 (2015)。