Condition Monitoring Using Computational Intelligence Methods

本書延續《21% Monster》第一集的緊湊節奏，Darren 和 Marek 繼續對抗神祕組織 XSP，這個組織曾對他們進行基因改造，賦予他們非凡能力。Darren 擁有怪力，Marek 擁有異星智慧，但敵人更狡猾、更強大。這時，另一位實驗倖存者現身──Aurora，一名融合劍齒北極熊基因的少女，冷靜、強悍，目標明確：報仇。21% Monster: Ice Giant 結合動作場面與生物科技主題，角色互動充滿張力，是一部節奏明快、適合喜歡科幻冒險的中高年級讀者的作品。Genetically-modified teens try to bring down the organisation that made them, in this second action-packed installment in the 21% Monster series.The girl put her hands on her hips, cocked her head and answered: 'My name is Aurora María Ash-Valero and I'm here to kick your butt!"Since Darren Devlin and Marek Masters joined forces, there has only been one thing on their minds - taking down XSP, the secret organisation that transformed them into genetically-modified superhumans. Even with 21% monster Darren's incredible strength, and 19% alien Marek's super intelligence, XSP is more than a match for them.But what if there was another survivor of XSP's experiments? A tall, tough, athletic teen girl able to withstand sub-zero temperatures and track potentia

人工智慧(Artificial Intelligence，AI)快速發展，儼然成為推動經濟成長、國家安全、與生活福祉的一股驅動力量。AI教育首重於教材編撰與推廣，而市面上相關書籍琳琅滿目，主要分為AI概念介紹、基礎Python程式撰寫，亦或各領域專業程式等，且內容涵蓋專精理論架構與艱深數學模式推導。對於AI學習與普及性而言，容易產生學習品質不良的景況，且缺乏跨領域AI學習的架構與範疇。本書乃以跨領域AI學習與程式應用為出發點，簡潔扼要圖表說明各領域AI的理論架構及應用層面，每個章節均對應程式設計與範例，均儲存於雲端供讀者下載練習。附件提供讀者立即查詢各項程式指令、套件、函數庫、與模型介紹等資料，並強化跨領域實務操作連結。此外，嘉惠各領域讀者能編寫出Python應用程式，例如智慧產業、智慧金融、決策樹分析、影音辨識、圖像與影像辨識、情緒偵測、現實虛擬系統、與自然語言處理等程式。有效理解並貫穿AI理論與內涵的精義，增進學習品質。對於AI教育的普及性與跨領域程式設計能力的培育，具有加持效果和助力。

“A sweet, heart-squeezing story!” ― Jaleigh Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The Mark of the DragonflyWhen seventh grade enemies research a missing set of jewels for a class project, they realize that the answers to the unsolved case might be much closer to home than they thought in this fun-filled mystery “as satisfying as hot soup on a cold day” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).If you told Sloane Osburn and Amelia Miller-Poe that they’d be hiding in their town cemetery from an evil mastermind, they would have been hard-pressed to believe you. If you also told them that person was intent on beating them to a cache of long-lost jewels using nothing more than a slingshot and wicked aim, they’d have been sure you got your facts wrong. Finally, if you told them they’d be doing all of this as friends…well, they would have been sure you needed medical attention.Whether through serendipity (really, really good luck) or zemblanity (really, really bad luck), someone tricked their

This collection of essays critically evaluates the legal framework necessary for the use of autonomous ships in international waters. The work is divided into three parts:Part 1 evaluates how far national shipping regulation, and the public international law background that lies behind it, may need modification and updating to accommodate the use of autonomous ships on international voyages. Part 2 deals with private law and insurance issues such as collision and pollution liability, salvage, limitation of liability and allocation of risk between carrier and cargo interests. Part 3 analyses international convention regimes dealing with maritime safety and other matters, arguing for specific changes in the existing conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL, which would provide the international framework that is necessary for putting autonomous ships into commercial use. The book also takes the view that amendment of international conventions is important in the case of liability issues, arg

台灣第一本源自哈佛大學「賞識思維」（Artful Thinking）的本土實踐之作6大思考秉性（目標） ╳ 20條思考路徑（方法） ╳ 12幅世界名畫（工具）透過眼腦鏈結，激發大腦潛力，帶領孩子建立思考的厚度！哈佛零點計畫（Project Zero）共同主持人大衛．柏金斯（David Perkins）曾說：啟動靈活思考力的有效方法，就在於「觀看藝術」。賞識思維（Artful Thinking）如同思考的羅盤，重點不在於藝術或繪畫技法，「大腦思考的路徑與方法」才是核心與精髓。面對人工智慧崛起的AI（Artificial Intelligence）時代，孩子還需要另一種AI（Aesthetic Intelligence）──美學智能，如同身體肌肉需要鍛練，腦袋的「思考肌肉」更需從小開始練習！本書源起於美國國家藝廊攜手哈佛大學零點計畫「藝術的思辨」課程，作者李宜蓁（Tiffany Lee），是台灣第一位完成這套課程認證的合格講師，她期許自己以「賞識思維」思考系統的終身倡議者身分，持續推動這套教學與思考模組。現在，就跟著宜蓁老師名畫思考課的引導，鍛鍊你與孩子的「思考肌肉」！只要選定：一個思考稟性（目標），一條思考路徑（方法），一幅名畫（工具），讓「看的教育」先於「聽的教育」，從1分鐘「深思熟慮」的觀看開始，透過觀看世界名畫，鍛鍊3～10歲孩童、甚至大人自己的思考肌肉，並非遙不可及！那麼，我們可以如何鍛鍊思考肌肉？「賞識思維」已替我們歸納淬鍊出步驟清楚可行的目標與路徑：6大目標──觀察與描述、比較與連結、提問與探究、證據與推理、找出複雜性、探索觀點──而每項目標，都有切實可行的建議提問路徑與方法，如接力描述、創意性比較、多元視角、進入角色……透過循序漸進、有方法步驟的對話與提問，就能鍛鍊大腦的思考厚度！譬如，以〈拾穗者之歸〉與〈拾穗〉兩幅畫作為例，便是鍛鍊「比較與連結」思考稟性的好工具。透過「創意性思考」這條路徑，觀察兩幅畫作不同，帶領孩子有結構的從人、農作物、人造物、動物等不同項目觀察與記錄，在兩幅作品中「找一找」彼此間最明顯的相似處，「想一想」為什麼，「比一比」最明顯的相異處。經過前面比較異同的思考歷程，大人再使用「我以前認為……我現在認為……」的思考路徑引導統整，最後才帶出拾穗文化的內涵與精神，翻轉過往一開始就直接切入畫作內涵的導覽模式。又如以〈自由引領人民

Focusing on Albert Sanguinetti from his early life to his retirement from the legal sector, including his tenures in Gibraltar, Kenya, and Hong Kong, this biography provides an in-depth view of the life of a prominent figure in the legal field in the late twentieth century. It is written from an objective, external viewpoint and paints a colourful and lively picture of Sanguinetti in a voice that could almost be his own. Using Sanguinetti’s life experiences, the biographer touches on various historical events, including the Mau Mau revolution in Kenya and the 1957 riots in Hong Kong, and details the social and political problems of the times, such as lingering colonialism, class structure issues, and human rights violations, among others. These glimpses of history through Sanguinetti’s eyes are accessible, thought-provoking, and truly representative of the man himself.Offering a well-rounded image of the eccentric subject, this book fulfils Sanguinetti’s common response to questions ab

《公主出任務》女力再出擊。傳說中的美人魚公主祈求黑衣公主保護她免受海怪襲擊。但海底世界並不利於黑衣公主行動，美人魚公主必須學習勇敢為自己發聲！There’s trouble under the sea! Can the Princess in Black and her new mermaid friend put a stop to a big blue kraken’s shenanigans?The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on Princess Sneezewort’s royal boat when a real, live mermaid princess emerges from the waves! Eeeeeee! Princess Posy needs their help protecting her very cute sea goats from being eaten by a very greedy kraken. But the princesses and the Goat Avenger quickly realize that fighting underwater can be tough for land dwellers, and only the mermaid Princess Posy can save the day. Can the masked heroes help her learn that being a princess means more than just being nice―it means speaking up? An ode to using your voice (along with a kelp-tree swing or two), this newest installment in the New York Times best-selling series is a splish-splashing good time.

How can questions lead to the biggest breakthroughs and successes? In the latest edition of the bestselling classic, Marilee Adams shares that great results begin with great questions. When we're looking for answers, we often forget to take the time to ask the right questions. But, as Marilee Adams shows, intentionally using questions helps us make wiser choices, find solutions, and transform our personal and professional lives. Change Your Questions, Change Your Life is an international bestseller with over 400,000 copies sold. The new edition has been revised and updated throughout with: new anecdotes, updates to the story, and fresh material on mindset, culture, change, and inquiring leadership. In addition, there will be a brand-new chapter that incorporates neuroscience, explaining why our brains can stay stuck in Judger mindsets and how we can switch to Learner mindsets. Drawing on decades of research and experience as a coach and consultant, Adams uses a highly interesting and e

Join the beloved and bestselling little yellow puppy, Biscuit, on a great fall day! Biscuit loves Fall! He picks apples, jumps in leaves, runs through a corn maze, and even goes on a tractor ride! Woof, woof!A perfect companion to any fall day, including for apple and pumpkin picking trips, Halloween celebrations, and preschool units on seasons.Biscuit and the Great Fall Day, a My First I Can Read book, is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers.For over 25 years Biscuit, the beloved little yellow puppy, has warmed the hearts of young readers. The sweet little yellow puppy is a comforting partner for your preschooler. Before you know it, your child will be reading along with you. Biscuit and the Great Fall Day is a good choice for reading together when snuggled up, as well as for shared reading in a classroom, especially with children ages 3 to 5.

英國幽默科學老師亞當·凱（Adam Kay）全新力作，繼《Kay的身體百科》後再掀熱潮！由喜劇演員亨利·帕克（Henry Paker）精心插畫，這本充滿歷史趣味的兒童書帶你探秘人體奧秘！古代醫生對人體一無所知，治病方法千奇百怪：用尿液漱口、為放屁領酬、甚至用洗衣機和香腸救命！準備好鼻夾、雨鞋，跟隨這本搞笑又知識滿滿的書，一起踏上惡趣味的醫學歷史之旅！The hilarious history book for kids, all about the human body, from bestselling, record-breaking author and illustrator Adam Kay and Henry Paker. The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off. But there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then .. . doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked.It's time to delve into history and get some answers to some big questions, like:Why did patients gargle with wee?Why did people used to get paid for farting? (Unfortunately that’s no longer a thing – sorry.)How did a doctor save people's lives using a washing machine, a can of beans and some old sausages?What was the great stink? (No, it's not what doctors call your bum.)If you're sure you're ready, then pop a peg on your nose (there was a lot of stinky pus b

隨著科技的發展與演進， 人類逐漸邁入3A世代， 意即Artificial Intelligence（人工智慧）、 Automation（自動化）與Autonomous（自動駕駛）的新世界。 當大家看著科幻電影， 例如主角穿著奇怪衣服、 搭乘新奇的交通工具時， 是否覺得劇情太脫離現實？ 其實，電影中的樣貌已經不再是想像， 或許不久的將來，嶄新科技就能帶領大家前往其他星球生活呢！ ★全球超人氣跑酷遊戲改編的短篇科學知識漫畫！ ★角色設定多元的各種薑餅人，帶讀者一起探索科學世界！ ★用生活化角度，培養敏銳的觀察力與邏輯思考能力！ 【內容簡介】 25個先進的科學常識！ 你知道什麼是生化人嗎？ 利用科學原理能製作隱形斗篷？ 3D列印機居然能製作人工器官？ 無人駕駛的自駕車是怎麼運作的？ 搭乘太空電梯就能直達宇宙？ 人造太陽又是怎麼一回事？ 跟著薑餅人一起前往，令人興奮的未來科學世界吧！ 【本書特色】 藉由人氣主角發生的爆笑劇情，帶領孩子主動探索科學！ 從25個日常生活中的問答題，培養觀察力與思考力。 收錄重點整理是非測驗，讀完馬上復習，加強記憶！ 延伸閱讀知識，增加學習的深度和廣度。 【書籍資訊】 ◎本書關鍵字：人工智慧、腦聯網、電子紙、智慧城市、自駕車、高科技犯罪、穿戴式電腦服飾、生質能源、奈米世界 ◎書籍資訊：無注音，適合8歲以上閱讀。 ◎教育議題分類：環境教育、科技教育、資訊教育、能源教育 ◎學習領域分類：自然科學、健康與體育、科技

A visually stimulating practice book to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Practice Book is a clearly structured and beautifully illustrated workbook for children ages 6-9, which offers extra practice for those beginning their journey of learning English as a foreign language. Following the same unit-by-unit structure as English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this workbook provides your child with all the support they need to build their confidence when using the language skills they have learned in the course book. Featuring hundreds of exercises, this practice book tests all the vocabulary and grammar structures taught within English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, making use of a range of both familiar and new exercise mechanisms. Although best used to accompany English for Everyone Junior: Beginner's Course, this practice book can also be used independently by children or teachers who are in need of addi

The third book in the thrilling, magical, and action-packed fantasy series, Dragon Storm, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7 - 9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. It's the Maze Festival in the city of Rivven, and young dragonseer Ellis andhis dragon Pathseeker are determined to be the first to complete the three mazes in the grounds of the king's palace and win this year's tournament.But after they discover someone secretly using dangerous dragon magic, Ellis and Pathseeker face a far greater challenge - and it will take all of their skills and courage to find their way back home, and keep the existence of the dragons a secret from the king. An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Ori

葛瑞絲與新夥伴湯姆首次出任務，卻被派往寧靜山村調查烏鴉擾人事件。這樣的小事，真需要他們嗎？隨著調查深入，村民口中的山中女巫與神祕烏鴉逐漸揭露驚人祕密。這場任務比他們想的更艱難，也更重要。Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. And now there's someone new on the team: Tom Eely, who has been training hard to become a warden.Grace and Tom reckon they're ready to tackle a mission together, but they're disappointed when Mum sends them to a quiet mountain village where ravens have been pestering the locals. Surely they won't be any opportunities to use their exciting gadgets or combat skills there?But as the pair investigate, the situation becomes more puzzling. Why does it seem like the ravens are protecting something? And are the villagers' tales of a mountain witch really to be believed? Grace and Tom will have to use all their wit, skill and courage if they want to solve the raven riddle ...Bestseller Vashti Hardy returns with another heartfelt and action-filled addition to the Griffin Gate series.

本書針對環境監控為主軸，進行開發各種物聯網產品之專案開發系列，主要是給讀者熟悉使用Arduino MKR1000開發板來開發物聯網之各樣產品之原型(ProtoTyping)，進而介紹這些產品衍伸出來的技術、程式攥寫技巧，以漸進式的方法介紹、使用方式、電路連接範例等等。這幾年來，社會群眾的環境意識覺醒，對環境的污染與監控，也普遍提高，然而空污直接影響居民的健康，在群眾自我覺醒的運動中，自造者結合的自造者運動(Maker Movement)，影響了許多科技人士，運用感測科技與資訊科技的力量，結合臉書社群的號召，影響了全民空污偵測的運動，筆者也是加入的先鋒者之一，筆者發現，目前空污偵測，仍缺少二項資訊，那就是風向與風速等參考資訊，如果這兩項資訊可以加入在環境監控的資訊之中，那在空污資訊的大數據分析之中，將會將空污的汙染軌跡數位化，對整個社會，將產生更大的效用。本書應清水吳厝國小校長黃朝恭之邀，一同開發出風向、風速、溫溼度整合系統，所有的人都可以透過網際網路與手機APP(預定開發)隨時監看風向、風速、溫溼度等氣象資訊，未來在資源挹注之下，往後會再加入日照、紫外線(UV)、雨量、甚至地震感測器等多項感測功能，相信這樣的整合系統對於學子的健康與社區健康深感重要，鑑於如此，筆者將整個系統開發、建置、安裝與設定等經驗，分享於本書內容，相信有心的讀者，詳細閱讀之，定會有所受益。

本書內容主要教導讀者，如何使用Ameba RTL8195AM開發板連上溫溼度感測模組，實作一個簡單的溫溼度感測裝置，透過藍芽裝置，連接手機藍芽通訊，實作一個智慧家居中，可以隨時偵測家居中溫溼度狀態，本書主要方向是教導讀者開發手機端的應用，並了解如何設計開發終端裝置與手機傳輸的資料的一個可行性範例，並一步一步教讀者如何實作出這樣的系統。Ameba 8195 AM/Ameba 8170 AF開發板最強大的不只是它相容於Arduino開發板，而是它網路功能與簡單易學的模組函式庫，幾乎Maker想到應用於物聯網開發的東西，可以透過眾多的周邊模組，都可以輕易的將想要完成的東西用堆積木的方式快速建立，而且價格比原廠Arduino Yun或Arduino + Wifi Shield更具優勢，最強大的是這些周邊模組對應的函式庫，瑞昱科技有專職的研發人員不斷的支持，讓Maker不需要具有深厚的電子、電機與電路能力，就可以輕易駕御這些模組。

Unicorn and Yeti are two magical friends who love using their imaginations Pick a Book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow Unicorn and Yeti look up at the sky. Clouds take on all sorts of fun shapes Unicorn wants to do everything Yeti does. Will Yeti have fun playing with a copycat? Unicorn wants to have a fancy tea party. But Yeti just wants to drink tea Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have big imaginations, and they have lots of fun together. These laugh-out-loud stories with full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout are perfect for new readers

鑑於印度大學目前使用的華語教材相當老舊，且與印度的國情與文化有極大差距，故印度臺灣華語教育中心決議為印度學習者編寫一套國別化華語教材。本書以幽默有趣的故事、文化對比的角度介紹臺灣和印度的文化特色。主要學習對象為在印度大學學習華語第二年、華語程度A2 - B1的印度學生，以文化比較與語言學習為主軸，設計在地化的教材。每一課分為七部分：課程目標及課文屬性、課文對話、短文、生詞、語法、跨文化延伸和語言任務。希望此書在印度華語教材和臺印文化交流上扮演領頭羊角色，期盼拋磚引玉，能專門為在印度學習華語的學習者編寫更多元、更適性的華語教材。Given that the Mandarin textbooks currently used by Indian universities are pretty outdated, bearing a large gap with the Indian culture and condition of the nation, TEC has been proactive in advancing pedagogies and teaching materials. Incredible Mandarin is targeted at students learning Mandarin Chinese for the second year at Indian universities or those with Chinese skills between CEFR A2 and B1 levels. This book is designed with localized content aiming at cultural comparison and language learning for communication. The ten lessons are threaded by an interesting story, introducing cultural highlights of Taiwan and India through cross-culture comparison. Each lesson is divided into seven parts: Lesson Objectives and Topic

The #1 New York Times-bestselling third installment of the All Souls series, and the basis for the final season of “A Discovery of Witches,” coming soon to AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder.In The Book of Life Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present—facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.In the third volume of the All Souls series, Harkness deepens her themes of power and passion, family and caring, past deeds and their present consequences. In palatial homes and university laboratories, using ancient knowledge and modern science, from the hills of the Auvergne to Venice and beyond, the couple at last learn what the witches discovered s

當老師雪麗爾小姐調皮地為她學生的父母設計一個測試IQ難題時，她的學生很高興地發現她的父母能夠迅速解決這個問題。但是，他們是怎麼做到的呢？讓我們一起來找出答案！《我是數學明星！》系列作者群是由新加坡過立教育學院(NIE)教授們所組成，系列書以故事形式呈現具有挑戰性的數學難題，透過引人入勝的故事情節，並使用各種數學啟發式教學技巧，逐步描述並帶領讀者解決難題，這些教學技巧也是新加坡知名的數學教學的一部分。透過插圖和有趣的故事情節，小讀者將在學習數學的路上受到啟發，提升理解力、學習數學表示和解決有趣的數學問題！本書附有知名數學教師Yeap Ban Har 博士所提供的課後習題與解答。When Miss Cheryl the teacher cheekily sets an IQ puzzle for her student's parents, her student is delighted to find that her parents are able to solve it quickly. But, how did they do it? Let's find out!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!Includes a Gu

一個盯著螞蟻看的男孩突然想到一道有趣但又難的數學題。如果螞蟻不斷相互碰撞並改變方向，牠們需要多久的時間才能從棍子上掉下來？這聽起來像是一個不可能解開的謎題嗎？並非如此！讓我們一起繼續讀下去，看看男孩如何找出巧妙解決方案！《我是數學明星！》系列作者群是由新加坡過立教育學院(NIE)教授們所組成，系列書以故事形式呈現具有挑戰性的數學難題，透過引人入勝的故事情節，並使用各種數學啟發式教學技巧，逐步描述並帶領讀者解決難題，這些教學技巧也是新加坡知名的數學教學的一部分。透過插圖和有趣的故事情節，小讀者將在學習數學的路上受到啟發，提升理解力、學習數學表示和解決有趣的數學問題！本書附有知名數學教師Yeap Ban Har 博士所提供的課後習題與解答。A boy staring at ants suddenly thinks of a fun but difficult Maths problem. How long will it take the ants to fall off the stick he's looking at, if they keep bumping into each other and changing directions? Does this sound impossible to solve? It isn't! Read on to find out the boy's ingenious solution!The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths

一個富有同情心的女孩主動幫助一位陷入困境的王子！王子想要拯救被邪惡女巫詛咒的公主，而詛咒的形式是一個耐人尋味的數學謎題，最終將需要女孩和王子的智慧來解開，他們能及時做到嗎？《我是數學明星！》系列作者群是由新加坡過立教育學院(NIE)教授們所組成，系列書以故事形式呈現具有挑戰性的數學難題，透過引人入勝的故事情節，並使用各種數學啟發式教學技巧，逐步描述並帶領讀者解決難題，這些教學技巧也是新加坡知名的數學教學的一部分。透過插圖和有趣的故事情節，小讀者將在學習數學的路上受到啟發，提升理解力、學習數學表示和解決有趣的數學問題！本書附有知名數學教師Yeap Ban Har 博士所提供的課後習題與解答。A compassionate girl offers to help a prince in distress! The prince wants to save his princess who is under the curse of a wicked witch. The curse is in the form of an intriguing Maths puzzle that will end up taking the wits of both the girl and the prince to solve. Will they be able to do it in time?The I'm a Math Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspire

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth, has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world, where she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years.Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful and manipulative. He’s on a mission that will lead him into the north, and h

Based on true stories about TCM/ Oriental Medicine and spirituality. You will be astonished at how much TCM can achieve.◎本書初衷原於作者對她孩子們講述針灸原理，最終以說故事方式呈現中醫療癒身心的臨床經驗，作者很清楚我們都擁有與生俱來的自癒能力。如何保持整體健康是個人的責任。The book originated from the author’s intention to introduce the principle of acupuncture to her children. In describing the true stories of clinical experiences of healing the body and mind by practicing TCM, it becomes clear to the author that we all possess innate healing power within. How to retain holistic health is a personal responsibility.◎生老病死，面對生命常態，我們不斷學會覺察、適應與轉變，縱有片刻黑暗苦難，生命依舊自然優雅。You will learn to adapt and transform while observing the natural cycle of life - Birth, aging, sickness, and death so that you may live in elegance even through darkness and suffering.◎書中不僅包含中醫傳統的針灸、刮痧、拔罐等臨床療癒故事外，進而闡述宇宙氣候醫學、能量醫學與靈性療癒等多樣化的自我療癒真實故事。This book also contains true stories about clinical cases of TCM healing methods such as acupuncture, moxibustion, scraping, cupping, and many of self-healing

《我是數學明星！》系列作者群是由新加坡國立教育學院(NIE)教授們所組成，系列書以故事形式呈現具有挑戰性的數學難題，透過引人入勝的故事情節，並使用各種數學啟發式教學技巧，逐步描述並帶領讀者解決難題，這些教學技巧也是新加坡知名的數學教學的一部分。透過插圖和有趣的故事情節，小讀者將在學習數學的路上受到啟發，提升理解力、學習數學表示和解決有趣的數學問題！本書附有知名數學教師Yeap Ban Har 博士所提供的課後習題與解答。The I'm a Math Star! series comprises challenging Math puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Math heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world renowned Singapore Math curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Math heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Math problems!

給自己一堂人生必修課：心修練！作者融合世界靈性智慧傳統，理論與實修經驗及練習法，化為十大核心步驟，供現代人啟動高靈商，打開通往內在智慧的旅程！這本書足以為你「改變生命的每一個層面」！本書特色．活在當下，自我蛻變的必備指引．連結大自然與身心靈平衡之道，字字珠璣．理論與實作結合，深刻又簡易．融合古老靈性練習智慧和現代心理學，廣博獨特「有人曾問我長大想做什麼，我寫下『快樂』，他們說我沒聽懂問題，我說他們不懂人生。」──約翰．藍儂（John Lennon）每個現代人都渴望幸福，卻不重視靈魂的飽滿度，本書以十步驟獲得清晰思緒及恆常幸福感，培養現代人才必備的高「靈商」！靈商（Spiritual Intelligence Quotient，簡寫為SQ）是二十世紀末被提出的新概念，是心靈智力，關乎頓悟能力、直覺思維、感受及理解能力，屬潛意識範疇，更被稱為是「21世紀人才所需具備的七種新特質」之一。這本書分為兩大部分，首先對「靈商」加以說明，作者主張它是持續感到幸福、快樂的關鍵，無論我們身處何處，生活環境如何，心靈狀態將決定我們幸福與否。此外，作者介紹薩滿教、佛、禪、契經和氣功等各式遠古聖人智慧，各種理論與實踐，包括提升靈商的練習法，並深入闡述。這些實作技巧被人類履行且驗證已有數千年之久，作者將它們去蕪存菁，整理成十大核心步驟。不只涵蓋古老的靈性練習智慧和現代心理學，更提供方法引導讀者思考，以面對焦慮、壓力、心理耗損、沮喪、空乏及孤獨等無可避免的人生轉折，最終回歸平衡，尋得內在快樂。

Oh dear . . . when Pip shows up with a new look that's just as much of a surprise to him as to Zoey and Sassafras, the trio knows something strange is happening in the forest. They retrace Pip's steps only to see another magical friend change right before their eyes It's up to the team to figure out what is happening and how to change the magical animals back before things get any more serious . . .Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Ne

This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, baking recipes and gardening projects for the winter celebrates the country cottage lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun.Locally printed on 100% recycled paper, Little Country Cottage: A Winter Treasury of Recipes, Crafts and Wisdom offers:Easy yet delicious winter recipes and treats that introduce young readers to local and seasonal eating. From berry cookies, to hot cocoa recipes to warm up after a winter walk, the easy-to-make recipes will inspire kids to get into the kitchen.Suggestions for using up unloved parts of produce, such as carrot tops to make a kitchen windowsill garden, demonstrate a naturally zero-waste way of living.Accessible and fun crafts, such as making salt-dough ornaments and foraged foliage wreaths, have instructions broken down into clear steps illustrated in AnneliesDraws’ cute and wholesome style.The seasonal gardening and growing projects, such as planting bare root berry bu

當家族忙於處理來自各地的求救訊號時，葛瑞絲獨自追查一連串神祕竊案，線索竟指向孤島上一座破舊城堡……這場任務，將挑戰她的判斷與勇氣。Grace's family are wardens of the incredible Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Right now it's all systems go at Griffin HQ, where Grace, her mum and her brother have their hands full answering a huge number of calls for help. They could really do with another warden on the team - but Mum believes their important work should be kept inside the family.Meanwhile, Grace is investigating a series of puzzling petty thefts. The clues lead her to a ramshackle castle on a lonely island, where the mystery only deepens. Will Grace be able to track down the thief?Award-winner Vashti Hardy celebrates kindness, found family and brilliantly inventive kids in this mystery-led, steampunk companion to The Griffin Gate.This book features a dyslexia-friendly layout and font, and illustrations throughout so that even more readers can enjoy it.

From a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator comes an inspiring picture book about the power of words. Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins.Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . .. In this illustrated picture book from Peter H. Reynolds, a little boy discovers the magic of the words all around him -- short and sweet words, complicated words, words that stand out.But one day his carefully curated collection of words gets messy, and that's when Jerome discovers that words that connect, transform and empower. So Jerome starts using his words, and that's when they become powerful. Named an Outstanding Literary Work for Children by the NAACP The perfect gift for curious little ones learning how to spell and new words From the creator of The Dot, I Am Human, and Happy Dreamer comes a celebration of finding your own words -- and the impact you can have when you share them with the world."Celebrates individuality, self-expression, and the jo

本書是由《Franny K. Stein》與《Catwad》作者 Jim Benton 所創作的全彩圖像小說系列，透過兩位對世界充滿好奇的機器人 Jop 和 Blip，帶領讀者探索生活中最「奇妙又搞笑」的問題。從「企鵝放屁能在火星上聽到嗎？」「怎麼做一份龍肉三明治？」「為什麼我們需要兩隻耳朵？」這些看似無厘頭的提問開始，他們運用邏輯、STEM 知識與一點荒誕幽默，展開思考與推理。本書不僅充滿笑料，也鼓勵孩子們培養觀察、提問與獨立思考的能力。適合喜歡 Dav Pilkey 或 Dan Gutman 風格的讀者，為喜歡想東想西的孩子提供一次歡樂又啟發腦力的閱讀體驗。Two curious robots seek the answers to life's most pressing--and hilarious--questions in this full-color graphic novel series by Jim Benton, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Franny K. Stein and Catwad Join Jop and Blip as they follow their curiosity and investigate these seemingly odd questions using their own brand of logic, critical thinking skills, STEM knowledge, and humor. - Can you hear a penguin fart on Mars?- What if you wanted a dragon sandwich? - Why do we need TWO ears?With Jop and Blip, everything is worth knowing Perfect for fans of Dav Pilkey and Dan Gutman

The second magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to France to wander inside a peculiar book of fairytales. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories. Tilly and her best friend Oskar are bookwanderers: a remarkable group of people who, using the magical power of books, can travel inside any story they choose. But on a wintry visit to Paris, the friends wander inside a book of fairy tales to find that peculiar things are happening: characters are getting lost, stories are all mixed up, and mysterious plot holes are opening without warning . . . It's up to Tilly and Oskar to figure out what--or who--is behind the chaos. And after the friends come face-to-face with an old foe, they realize that villains can exist outside the pages of books . . . and that sometimes, you don't get to live happily ever after. Praise for the Pages & Co. series: Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at P

A New York Times bestseller!A GMA3 Summer Reading Squad Selection!“Ingeniously plotted, and a grin-inducing delight.” —People“Will keep young readers glued to the page…So when do I get the sequel?” —Beth McMullen, author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for GirlsIn this thrilling new series that Stuart Gibbs called “a must-read,” Edgar Award winner James Ponti brings together five kids from all over the world and transforms them into real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility and banned from using computers for the same stretch of time. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret MI6 agency.Operating out o

梅樂蒂在墓園的一角發現一棟廢棄老屋，還有一名神祕男孩海爾藏身其中。海爾聲稱自己是見習間諜，正秘密監視一名當地罪犯。但馬修與傑克可不相信這套說法，決定反過來觀察他，逐步揭開埋藏在社區中的驚人祕密。Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning THE GOLDFISH BOY, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there... Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal.Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go.

Coding for kids without a computer--an offline skill-building book for ages 5 to 7 Coding helps kids develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and beyond In this exciting guide to coding for kids, your child will discover the core concepts of coding through colorful games and activities--without using a computer. These fun challenges can be done right inside the book or with everyday objects to help kids practice the same skills coders use, like writing clear instructions, recognizing patterns, and working efficiently. There's even a place for your beginner to invent their own codes This coding for kids book features: Coding fundamentals--Practice algorithms, loops, conditionals, optimization, debugging, and variables with games that help kids think like a computer programmer. Meet the coder crew--Explore coding for kids with a whole cast of characters, including Al the helper, Pixel the creative expert, Lo the problem-solver, Bug the pattern-spotter, and their robot dog

當過去與現在交錯，Skeleton Keys 的鑰匙與身份也被顛覆。Wordy Gerdy 的幽靈筆將他的鑰匙從世界中刪除，為挽回一切，他與 Daisy 回到過去，卻發現關鍵道具落入神祕怪盜 Gap-tooth Jack 手中。故事圍繞想像力的威力與個人記憶的迷霧展開，節奏巧妙而充滿轉折。The third tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds... Join me for the curious tale of Gap-tooth Jack - thief, adventurer and champion of imagining! When Skeleton Keys banishes Wordy Gerdy from the present using his Key to Time, he thinks he's seen the last of the troublesome unimaginary.But Gerdy uses her ghostly pen to wreak her revenge, and before Skeleton Keys knows it she's written his precious keys out of existence. Skeleton Keys and his partner Daisy must follow Gerdy into the past to retrieve her pen and make her restore his keys. But Skeleton Keys has unknowingly sent Gerdy back to his own past and her pen is now in the hands of notorious thief Gap-tooth Jack.As

葛瑞絲出生於守護傳送地圖的獅鷲家族，夢想和哥哥一樣打擊罪惡。某日她誤觸任務訊號，獨自被傳送到一座神祕村莊！村裡似乎有怪物出沒，而真相比她想的還複雜。蒸氣龐克奇幻冒險，友情與勇氣交織，一場改變命運的成長旅程即將展開！"Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area ...?"Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to go on missions herself. After all, if her brother, Bren, can do it, why can't she?So when Grace finds herself alone with the map when a distress call comes in, she jumps at the chance to prove she's up to the task. But the map transports Grace to a remote village where nothing is quite as it seems ... Has she taken on more than she can handle?Be transported to a world like no other in this steampunk, fantasy adventure with family at its heart from Blue Peter Book Award-winner Vashti Hardy.

In The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles—now in paperback—two adventurous cousins accidentally freeze time on the last day of summer, and the secrets hidden between the seconds, minutes, and hours aren't quite the endless fun they expected!Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have.That is, until a mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time. Now, with the help of some very strange people and even stranger creatures, Otto and Sheed will have to put aside their differences to save their town—and each other—before time stops for good.

A beautifully-illustrated story about a girl who longs for magic in her life and learns that, on the inside, she already is what she wishes she could be. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli, this lushly-drawn story was voted one of the top 10 manga of the year in 2018 by the Japanese manga industry.BELLY OF THE BEASTPeril abounds as the witches of Qifrey's atelier continue their trials!In the depths of the Serpentback Cave, a brimmed cap casts its murky shadow upon Qifrey and his apprentices. The brimmed cap's dark magic has transformed Euini into a wild beast, and Coco, Tetia, and a critically injured Qifrey find themselves surrounded by the venomous stares of the cursed Romonons. In the face of doom, these witches must once again find a path to safety using their wits and their unique qualities, but will that be enough as they battle against a powerful new enemy who doesn't play by the rules?

Ivy and Bean meets Aliens in my Pocket in this start to a brand-new chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life.The best thing EVER is happening in Frankie Sparks’s third grade class: They are getting a class pet! Their teacher, Miss Cupid, tells them they will vote on their pet, but it has to meet some “parameters.” Their pet must:1. Fit in aquarium.2. Cost less than $50.3. Be easily portable.4. Be able to be left alone for the weekend.Frankie thinks that a rat—just like the rats in her beloved Aunt Gina’s lab—would be the perfect fit. But her best friend, Maya, doesn’t think a rat would be great at all. They are kind of gross and not as cool as a hermit crab, which is Maya’s top choice. Using her special workshop, can Frankie find a way to convince her teacher and her best friend that Team Rat is the way to go?