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Unravel the mysteries of an extraordinary underwater world in this official Minecraft novel! When three kids discover a mystery in an abandoned Minecraft server, they must race against the clock to uncover its secrets. Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad's work that it's easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone. He'll be gone in a few months anyway. But when they end up in Los Angeles, Dad promises this will be the last time they move. The Pacific Crest Apartments are home now . . . which means it's time for Jake to finally make friends. Jake isn't sure he should count the two kids he meets at the apartment's community center as friends, though. Tank Vuong is a large and intimidating boy who hangs with a tough crowd, and Emily Quesada is a fashionista who's quick with a sarcastic remark. But when he discovers an old computer lab in a forgotten corner of the community center, with a strange Minecraft server containing cryptic riddle

Ren Lu shows off her creative flair in this third book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover! From the stylish blue streak in her hair to the fun decorations she designs for the Mini Cupcake Club, Ren Lu is always looking for ways let her creative side shine bright! When Fenton Street School announces their Kindness Week, Ren has the idea to make mini cupcakes for everyone in her grade. After all, what's kinder than a cupcake? But when someone else tries to sprinkle in their own ideas, it makes Ren feel a little sour. This is her idea, and she has it all under control...until she doesn't. Can Ren learn how to accept some help before her plan falls flat?

"Good morning!" Kiss kiss! Clapping and laughing... Who or what's making that sound? Press the buttons to find out! An interactive sound book: Young readers develop important listening skills as they explore sounds and words in their language development. Whether it's rain falling or a bird singing, children learn to recognize sounds that make them feel good and happy, and that these sounds can be found everywhere and all year round. - 20-button sound panel with more than 100 sounds and words - Detailed illustrations keep readers engaged - Durable board book design is ideal for travel and just the right size for little hands Children who enjoy My Big Book of Happy Sounds will also enjoy My Big Book of Sounds and My Big Book of Nature Sounds. - Interactive children's sound book - Fun family read-aloud books - Books for children aged 0 to 3 - Books for preschool and up

This book tells the truly unique life story of Dr. John Maeda, a visionary leader in multiple fields and recipient of a City University of Hong Kong Honorary Doctorate. The book discusses Dr. Maeda’s most interesting experiences, from his childhood at his parents’ tofu factory in Seattle to his days as an MIT professor, a pioneering digital artist, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and more. It is suitable for readers interested in art, design, technology, artificial intelligence, and theAsian immigrant family experience in the United States.

Surrealism in China initially gained a foothold in Shanghai’s former French concession during the early 1930s, disseminated by returning Chinese students who had directly encountered the movement in Paris and Tokyo. Shanghai surrealism adopted a dialectical form, resonating with the modus operandi of the Parisian movement as well as China’s traditional belief system of Daoism. Reconciling the thought of Freud and Marx, Surrealism subsumed the multiple contradictions that divided Republican Shanghai, East and West, colonial and cosmopolitan, ancient and modern, navigating the porous boundaries that separate dream and reality. Shanghai surrealists were not rigid followers of their Parisian counterparts. Indeed, they commingled Surrealist techniques with elements of traditional Chinese iconography. Rather than revolving around a centralized group with a leader, Shanghai Surrealism was a much more diffuse entity, disseminated across copious different periodicals, avant-garde groups, and th

Based on unproduced episodes ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars,this thrilling novel features Asajj Ventress, former Sith apprentice turned bounty hunter and one of the great antiheroes in theStar Warsgalaxy.The only way to bring down the Sith’s most dangerous warrior may be to join forces with the dark side.In the war for control of the galaxy between the armies of the dark side and the Republic, former Jedi Master turned ruthless Sith Lord Count Dooku has grown ever more brutal in his tactics. Despite the powers of the Jedi and the military prowess of their clone army, the sheer number of fatalities is taking a terrible toll. And when Dooku orders the massacre of a flotilla of helpless refugees, the Jedi Council feels it has no choice but to take drastic action: targeting the man responsible for so many war atrocities, Count Dooku himself.But the ever-elusive Dooku is dangerous prey for even the most skilled hunter. So the Council makes the bold decision to bringbothsides of the Force’s pow

本書特色以RecurDyn V9的基本模組-Solid(前後處理器)、Linear(振動分析模組)、Solver(求解器)、STEP(STEP 轉換介面)與進階模組-Gear(齒輪元件模組)、Chain(鏈條分析模組)、Belt(皮帶分析模組)、HM-Track(高速履帶模組)、Flexible(彈性分析模組)、Control (控制分析模組)、MTT3D(送紙機構模組)等為主要撰寫內容，依照多體系統模型在建構時的工作順序加以編排，期使常用的指令格式能夠一目瞭然，以便於本書之初學者或進階使用者的參考與研習。本書以實際的範例檔案來編寫，可以提供使用者之進階應用與相關運用引申。

With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fifth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends finally get a chance to join after-school clubs--but these are extra-weird extracurriculars!A.J. and the gang are all old enough now to participate in after-school clubs, but they've never heard of clubs like these. Forget Chess Club, Book Club, or Computer Club--Ella Mentry School only has wacky clubs like Lawn Mower Racing Club, Cloud Watching Club, and Underwater Hockey Club. And Miss Marge is in charge of every group! Will the kids be able to find the perfect club under these very weird circumstances? Excellent for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

This book explores the possibility of building the resilience of the UNESCO cultural landscapes, both using theoretical conceptions and practical strategies and actions. Two case studies have been selected, one in Italy and one in China, which have then been explored for the first time in such a comparative way. Different notions of landscape, as well as the driving force of changes affecting these landscapes, are examined and compared.Moreover, the perceptions of the local communities regarding these landscapes are examined, using online questionnaires with over 400 participants. This research highlights the need for an integrated management system, building stronger rural communities able to manage change and continuity. Five pillars to build the resilience of these landscapes have been provided, with schemes and figures, requiring a people-centered approach in their management.This book demonstrates strong connections between identity and landscape resilience, especially in inlandar

國內第一本刑事司法教科書刑事司法理論與實務並重、國際與本土兼顧警政、院檢、矯正與更生保護制度完整介紹這是台灣第一本完整介紹刑事司法體系（Criminal Justice System）的書籍，內容從警政執法、被害保護、院檢制度、矯正功能，到社會復歸等處理犯罪問題的各專業體系。各篇章除介紹該領域內之理論，更描述實務情況；既引介西方思想，也呈現本土意涵。

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

The second book in the acclaimed Bigg School series! Each book follows a kid in Year 7 at the Henry Bigg Academy – the ups and downs of secondary school are shown with empathy, warmth and humour, illustrated with gorgeous doodles from master illustrator Jess Bradley (the Phoenix comic, A Day in the Life).Life isn’t easy for Daniel Littleton – Mum’s poorly, Dad’s always working and his twin sisters drive him up the wall! At school he’s the only kid without the latest trainers or Xbox and his mates are starting to notice. Things look up when he gets a starring role in the school play – though if his football-mad mates find out, they’ll make his life a misery! But leading a double life is tricky and before long, Daniel’s lies start spinning out of control…

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs--all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand--a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a col

For fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author ofRumaysa: A Fairytale.Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?Aya and the Star Chaseris a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.

With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fourth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, Ella Mentry School starts a vegetable garden with one zany gardening instructor. Everyone likes veggies, right? Wrong! When Principal Stoker decides that Ella Mentry School needs a vegetable garden, A.J. and his friends just want to plant junk food. But when gardening expert Miss Nichol comes to oversee the planting, things get totally out of control. What could possibly go wrong? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

Population ageing is a challenge to societies worldwide in terms of healthcare, social support, community infrastructure, and more. With one of the longest life expectancies in the world, Hong Kong will soon see a dramatic increase in the number of older residents together with a decrease in the old age dependency ratio. This book provides a timely examination of the current status and services available for Hong Kong’s ageing population in four key areas: general healthcare needs, such as health promotion and lifestyle modifications; specific healthcare needs, including care of chronic conditions and hip fractures; psychosocial needs for older people with intellectual disabilities and impairments, as well as the needs of their caregivers; and environmental and technological needs in relation to universal design, information and communication technology, and telehealth.Drawing from a wide range of experience in local professional settings combined with international best practices, the

Health is not just the absence of disease.In an era when living to 100 is becoming more common,our concept of ageing must evolve. While Hong Kong people enjoy the world's longest life expectancy, an important question arises: Are we truly achieving healthy ageing? In this book, Professor Jean Woo addresses a diverse array of challenges associated with the elderly population in Hong Kong society, including issues like elderly poverty, unfriendly community designs, unfair stigmatization faced by seniors, and late-life loneliness. Drawing on extensive research and clinical experience, she advocates for self-care, education, and empowerment, encouraging us to move beyond dependence on doctors and medications. Ageing is inevitable, yet we can control how we age. --------------------------------------------------------------By 2046, 36% of Hong Kongers will be ‘older adults’. Take Charge of Your Own Ageing is a timely publication to remind our society about the significan

Build strong reading comprehension skills with leveled nonfiction texts and comprehension activities! Engage fifth-grade students in high-quality reading comprehension lessons that include texts with a variety of text structures, dictionaries, comprehension activities, writing prompt activities, and more.Teach reading comprehension skills and nonfiction text structures to your fifth-grade students!Choose from 10 units that span a variety of text structures and topics or use them all!Text structures include:Question and answerMain idea and detailsCause and effectCompare and contrastTime orderNonfiction texts in the grade 5 book include a variety of content-area topics:Science:"The Value of Weeds" Level S"Amazing Ants" Level T"Gravity in Our Solar System" Level VSocial Studies:"A Viking Voyage" Level U"Spying During the Revolutionary War" Level V"Comparing Education in Two Cultures" Level WGeography:"Earth's Precious Water" Level UBiography:"Benjamin Banneker: Astronomer, Writer, and Ant

"Chock-full of spudtacular puns and a feel-good surprise ending, Clanton offers a delightful laugh-on-every-page” Booklist Two spud siblings face off in a series of epic challenges in the first of a hilariously silly graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot is a mutant potato who wakes up feeling great, maybe even…the greatest in the world! But that only makes Rot’s brother Snot the grumpiest in the world. The only solution? An epic contest to prove who is the greatest once and for all, judged by the only impartial party they can find—their small fry little sister, Tot.But as the stakes get higher through the muddy potato sack race, sacred hot potato roll, and a hilarious laughing contest, their rivalry spirals out of control. Suddenly Rot’s not feeling so spudtacular anymore. Will this tater trio ever be able to determine who the greatest in the world really is?

本書以互動音樂繪本的形式，將霍爾斯特的經典管弦樂組曲《行星》轉化為一段奇幻太空之旅。故事中，Helen 與 Tim 在火箭造型的雙層床準備入睡時，意外展開一場穿越太陽系的冒險。他們飛越火星的高峰與深谷，穿過由冰石構成的小行星帶，欣賞閃爍星辰與壯麗行星。每頁附有音樂按鈕，播放與情節呼應的十段樂曲精華，讓孩子在閱讀中感受音樂的魅力。書末收錄作曲家簡介、樂曲解析與音樂術語，兼具趣味與啟蒙價值。Discover the spellbinding magic of The Planets in this musical reimagining of one of Holst's most famous suites.Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Holst's score. This tale is about a brother and sister who adventure deep into our solar system. Our story begins one night as Helen and Tim get ready for bed in their new space rocket bunk beds...but sleep will have to wait as they magically blast up, up, up into the glittering night sky, leaving planet Earth far below them. Helen and Tim journey here, there and everywhere through our majestic solar system. They soar past the cold rocky surface of Mars as it rises into towering peaks and plunges into deep canyons and glide through a bumpy asteroid belt made of icy rocks.They blast deeper into

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith. Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up. With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre.A book to treasure and share. Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker.

'Nobody but Dan Jones could write this story... It captures the grime, blood, sweat and friendship of medieval war brilliantly.' GARETH RUSSELL AN ENDLESS WAR. A BLOOD-SOAKED BATTLEFIELD. A BAND OF BROTHERS 1347. Bruised and bloodied by an epic battle at Cr cy, six soldiers of fortune known as the Essex Dogs pick through the wreckage of the fighting and their own lives.Now a new siege is beginning, and the Dogs are sent to attack the soaring walls of Calais. King Edward has vowed no Englishman will leave France til this city falls. To get home, they must survive a merciless winter in a lawless camp deadlier than any battlefield.Obsessed with tracking down the vanished Captain, Loveday struggles to control his own men. Romford is haunted by the reappearance of a horrific figure from his past. And Scotsman is spiralling into a pit of drink, violence and self-pity.The Dogs are being torn apart but this war is far from over. It won t be long before they lose more of their own From a vast s

A tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting that takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters. A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp of white smoke rises in the distance. It is time to act. Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee their homes ahead of encroaching flames. Who helps to get this crisis under control? And what do these heroes do? They hold the line. They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland firefighters serve as stewards of the land, managing the health of our forests and the safety of our communities. Powerfully written by Dan Paley and brought vividly to life by artist Molly Mendoza, this compelling and informative book explo

Geronimo and friends have to get to the bottom of a crown jewel of a case! Checkmate, cheese-lovers, er, we mean chess-lovers. For once, all is quiet in New Mouse City, so Geronimo Stilton, Editor-in-Chief of The Rodents Gazette can report on an incredible chess match-up. On one side, Gary Goudov, world-renowned chess champion, and on the other side, a super chess-playing computer! But after Geronimo leaves, the infamouse Gem Gang commits a string of robberies that only the Stiltons can untangle. Can Geronimo, Benjamin, and Thea protect the good mice of New Mouse City from the greed of the Gem Gang? Find out in this cheddar-ific volume of GERONIMO REPORTER.

In this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection andNew York Timesbestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to young people who are engaged more than ever with the world around them, or to anyone who believes in a more just existence for all.Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of theNew York Timesbestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power—which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbre

A New York Times bestseller about the seasons, now in a gorgeously gifty board book! Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them... there's a leaf thief on the loose! Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet so many fun animals on the way, while you find out how the world takes on different colours as the months pass by. A laugh-out-loud book about the changing seasons, with extra information in the back for especially curious minds Perfect as a companion reader to children learning about seasons in school A brilliant board book that explores feelings, moods and times where we feel out of control

Even the youngest robotocists will love flipping the flaps to create their own robot--while exploring a simple A to Z roundup of robotics terms. Found your circuit-board head? Your voice-control torso? Your hydrojet feet? Hooray! You've made one of the 729 mix-and-match robots that are possible with this innovative flip-flap book. Alongside the bright and cheery illustrations of robot parts is a basic alphabetical listing of terms--from android to gears, neural network to program, wheels to Z-drive--and a basic definition of each. With a concealed spiral binding and sturdy card stock pages to hold up to enthusiastic flap-turning, AlphaBot is full of appeal for young robot lovers, preschoolers who love machines, and anyone looking for STEM books for the younger set. Back matter includes a brief explanation of the three key abilities of robots: to sense, think, and act.

The Locked Tomb Series #1-3The Emperor needs necromancers.The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead nonsense.Tamsyn Muir’sGideon the Ninth, first in The Locked Tomb Trilogy, unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap off the page, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy.Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won’t set her free without a service.Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial

Selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com – 'Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is... soft snuggles... and tender nuzzles").So special – adults will want them, too.' This keepsake children’s book celebrates adventure in a new and accessible way: through art Featuring a bright stylish cover and sturdy colorful pages, My Art Book of Adventure pairs 35 famous artworks with joyful read-aloud text, illustrating the many feelings that come with big milestones. A beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents, My Art Book of Adventure presents vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by a diverse array of artists – from Edward Hopper and Henri Matisse to Amy Sherald and Yinka Shonibare. With its elegant design and heartwarming descriptions, My Art Book of Adventure will be treasured by little ones and grown-ups alike. Part

Now a USA TODAY Bestseller! Now a New York Times Bestseller!From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson comes Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, the thrilling conclusion to the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians saga. As a Knight of Crystallia, I, Bastille, swore to protect the Smedry clan from the Evil Librarians. (And believe me, screwups like them constantly need protecting.) But when Alcatraz Smedry got strapped to an altar of outdated encyclopedias to be sacrificed to the dark gods, I arrived too late--and instead his father took his place. Now Alcatraz is a blubbering mess, so it's up to me to lead the charge against his father's killer: Biblioden, founder of the Evil Librarians--I was sure he died centuries ago!--who's back to complete his goal of world domination. Now he's going to use the dark powers he gained from that sacrifice against everyone not under Evil Librarian control. Being burned up from the inside is not how I plan to die, so I'd

A stunning gift board book with BIG flaps on every page! Toddlers and preschoolers will adore learning their letters as they search for objects and characters behind the shaped flaps, name what they can see, and begin learning the letter names and sounds of the alphabet.With a vibrant, clear design and illustrations from stationery and homeware designer Edward Underwood, this beautiful title is the perfect first words book for little ones. A brilliant tool for building vocabulary, exploring letters and sounds, stimulating speech, and securing the foundations of reading, this delightful book is really just full of flaps and FUN!

Where's the best place on Earth for the Marshmallow Martians to learn new things? School, of course! This new graphic chapter series will delight independent readers with its hilarious second installment!Lunchboxes, recess, and gym--oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic Learning Online Whiz (which is a fancy way of saying "computer"), the Marshmallow Martians don't know where to turn for information. So they have to go to where all the cool kids learn--earthling school. This hilarious companion to Marshmallow Martians: Show and Smell will make kids look at life on Earth through fresh (googly) eyes.This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of lovable martians will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

台灣設計研究院自2020年成立至今已邁入第一千天。回顧過去，設研院不僅成功促成跨部會、跨地方的合作，更是讓設計力融入中央和地方的共同施政價值中。同時透過跨國合作，將台灣設計力推向國際舞台，打造出 DIT（Designed in Taiwan）的國際形象。過去，我們談論的設計，通常是指外觀與產品的功能加值，但丹麥曾提出將設計分為不同層次，其中「無設計」是第一層；「外觀造型」是第二層；「設計應用於流程的改善」，例如公司產銷、管理的 SOP是第三層；「將設計做為一種戰略，創造產業生態系統」則是第四層。設研院以設計階梯第四層作為核心策略，協助台灣社會打造更多元的環境。作為一個國家級的設計單位，設研院以設計思維和方法為基礎，透過不斷創新和探索，為社會打造更好的產品、服務和公共政策，並實現真正的社會價值。設計不僅是一種美學的追求，更是促進社會進步和創新的重要手段。設研院成功將設計力融入各個領域，包括社會創新、教育、城市美學和循環設計等，不僅推動產業升級和提升公共服務品質，更推動社會環境的永續發展。本書透過各關係人的觀點訪談，刻劃出設計作為戰略的設計實證，並彰顯設計在國家發展和社會進步中扮演著重要的角色。《設計改變台灣 1000 Days Of Design》將以五個章節，呈現這一千天的設計力成果。① 以設計形塑城市文化：沿著字裡行間，走逛台灣設計展等大型展會，看見設計如何改變城市風景。② 以設計促進公共創新：從校園改造到衛生所再設計，讓習以為常的大小事，有了正向改變的契機。③ 以設計驅動價值升級：將設計力與永續概念融入醫療、零售、農業等各行各業，為產業價值再升級。④ 培育與壯大設計力：從金點設計獎到新一代設計展，為島嶼設計能量蓄力。⑤ 設計如何引領價值：以設計研究、國際合作，陪伴設計產業往前路邁進。書中將向大家展示設計在各個面向的應用，我們希望能夠引起更多人對設計的關注和重視，為台灣設計產業的發展注入更多的動力。

Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids. How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Active Learning: Stars & Planets covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space. Kids aged 8-12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning. -

Get to know things that go in these action-packed board books featuring sliding counters! Discover different farm vehicles in this series of interactive board books with easy-to-use moving parts. Learn vehicle vocabulary with simple first words, clear diagrams and helpful text prompts to encourage discussion. Then trace the transport around different tracks with a moving counter on every spread and the cover.The perfect book for children who love tractors and combine harvesters - and being in the driving seat! Other titles in the series include: Building Site Winner of the 2021 British Book Design and Production Awards in the 0-8 Children's Trade Category

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both!A big football star is coming to Mirabelle's school to watch them play, and Mirabelle is determined to impress her. With a sprinkling of magic on her shoes, and a little bit of potion on the ball, she's bound to be the best! But things don't quite go to plan, and with flying footballs, out-of-control shoes, and upset teammates, Mirabelle's dreams of glory don't look like they're about to come true. Can Mirabelle discover that there's more than one way to feel like a winner? A magical and mischievous Mirabelle story with a football twist, perfect for enjoying during half time of the Women's World Cup 2023!

Get summer-ready with Bluey and friends in this jam-packed activity book!Bluey and Bingo love the beach!Join in the fun and get busy with this jam-packed book of summer activities. Cut out and design your own sunnies, play dot-to-dot and get colouring with the help of all your favourite Bluey characters! With activities to keep little paws busy on ever page.Packed with puzzles and games including:- Dot to dot- Games- Puzzles- Recipes for your own Bluey iceblocks- ColouringWant more Bluey? Also available:Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring BookBluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity BookBluey: Bluey and Friends Sticker Activity Book

All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes.Bobby Beacon’s got fire flowing through his veins. And now he’s psyched to attend a new school that’ll help him get a better grip on his powers. But right off the bat, his new teacher is not too welcoming. That causes Bobby’s hot temper to land him in the principal’s office. It ain’t easy to stay calm when people don’t seem to understand you and are always pushing you to the edge. Good thing Bobby gets moved to a class with an understanding teacher who clues him in on ways to calm himself and shows him that caring for others is its own kind of superpower. With her help—and some cool new friends—he just might be on his way to becoming the best version of himself possible.

《物聯網DEF》一書以臺大電機系「物聯網應用系統專題」課程與實作教材為基礎，著重部署（Deployment）、賦能（Enablement）及實踐（Fulfillment）等實務應用議題，歷經3年反覆修正後編撰而成。本書參照「網宇實體系統」（Cyber-Physical System，簡稱CPS）架構，涵蓋其中的感測控制（Connected Things）、網路傳輸（Conversion）、虛實統合（Cyber）、辨識認知（Cognition）及永續進化（Continuity）五大層次，並從計算機（Computing）、通訊（Communication）與控制（Control）3C為基礎。全書配合學期課程共6章，逐步引導學習者由物端到雲端，進行全端系統開發、設備部署與組態管理、物聯網與資通安全、室內定位系統與定位服務，以及無人導引載具應用實作等各重大研究議題，最後搭配專題實作範例，以強化實作學習經驗與延伸應用能力。本書特色1. 從技術理論基礎入門，以步驟搭配圖表方式，帶領學習者逐步掌握資網通技術應用重點。2. 各章學習重點與實作技巧連貫，充分讓學習者反覆操作體驗，循序漸進踏入跨技術應用領域。3. 提供學習者課程專屬網站，隨時更新各章練習範例檔案及學習筆記。http://cc.ee.ntu.edu.tw/~rbwu//pages/course.html#IoT_Intro