Creative Coding in Python

邪惡的Mr White再度來襲，這次他不只威脅圖畫之城，還將Peanut的媽媽置於險境。Peanut與朋友們決心深入魔法世界的核心，對抗即將吞噬創意與色彩的黑暗力量。這趟任務考驗的不只是勇氣，更是友情、信念與自我認同。在終局對決中，Peanut將發現自己真正的力量從何而來。A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.' – David WalliamsSome legends are born, some are drawn ...Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew…Superstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. It is fully illustrated throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Praise for t

2022 NomineeDesmond Elliott PrizeThe Goldsmiths PrizeLonglisted for the Booker PrizeWinner of the Desmond Elliott PrizeShortlisted for the Goldsmiths PrizeLonglisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize‘Original, memorable, shimmering’ - Sarah MossLia has only one child, Iris; her magical, awkward, endlessly creative daughter who has just entered the battleground of her teenage years. Lia and Iris have always been close, but there is a war playing out inside Lia’s body, too, and everything is about to change. As she confronts what might be the end, memories of her own childhood and a passionate love affair come rushing into her present, unearthing buried secrets and her family’s deepest fears. But Lia hopes: for more time, for more love, for more Iris.Dancing between voices within Lia’s body and without, flitting back and forth in time, this sweeping, dazzling story of a life and what it is to let go marks the arrival of an extraordinary novelist.'Restlessly inventive . . . delicate and persuasi

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The dynamo team behind Llama Destroys the World invites you to meet the stars of their first graphic novel--Fitz and Cleo If you're a fan of Narwhal and Jelly or Owly, get ready to fall head over heels for this brother-and-sister duo. Fitz and Cleo are siblings by chance, but best friends by choice. Oh, and they also happen to be ghosts Join Cleo, a happy-go-lucky kind of gal, and Fitz, her science-minded brother, as they laugh their way through eleven gut-busting stories, including exploring the beach with a new friend, enjoying some ice cream, playing baseball, and gazing at the stars. Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox, the creative team responsible for your favorite doomsday-prone Llama, team up again for a silly and heartwarming graphic novel that is perfect for newly independent readers and comics enthusiasts. The book highlights just how wonderful the world can be when you mix a little fun with some great friends.

Write your legend, draw your destiny, and take flight!The legend starts with you!Do you love to draw or write? Do you have your very own dragon stories to tell? In this official Wings of Fire journal,

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論證「生命衝動」理論與直覺主義方法論的代表作科學與哲學相互共融的世界觀柏格森於1907年完成了他的最重要的著作《創造的進化論》(Creative Evolution)，柏格森亦因為這部哲學著作而於1927年獲得諾貝爾文學獎，是柏格森的代表作，書中論證了「生命衝動」的理論和直覺主義方法論，並對之前的進化論哲學體系作了批判。《創造的進化論》的出版標誌著柏格森生命哲學的成熟。波蘭哲學家(L. Kolak

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Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Book 3: Takes coding further by showing how to use selection in coding ('if' statements), and how to use more sophisticated languages like Python.

Step inside a medieval castle on the eve of a grand jousting tournament when the arrival of a mysterious knight sets tensions rising. In this story you'll discover how knights are trained, how they dress for battle, watch jousting and sample foods sold to excited crowds.- Told in lively comic book style- Perfect for school projects

From hilarious MEGA-BESTSELLING author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story in the phenomenal LOTTIE BROOKS series!Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie s latest hilarious diary! She s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could possibly go wrong?!Amber has seen the light and returned to the QUEENS OF EIGHT GREEN. PHEW! And now she s invited Lottie on her family skiing holiday RESULT!One tiny problem . .. Lottie s never been skiing before and she doesn t know her piste from her poles! How hard can it be though?Join Lottie as she learns how to ski with old and new friends, tries fondue for the first time and discovers what the banana of destiny has in store for her.Will this be the best holiday ever or is it all downhill from here?Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put it down and read it in 2 days. Read at breakfast, walking downstairs, tea time, in the bath.My 9-year-old daughter devoured it in two nights, and all I could hear from her was gigglin

第一本經理人公開親身實踐歷程的AI進化攻略！解決「聽得懂、想得到、卻不知如何做到」的AI焦慮，從掌握邏輯，到Vibe Coding自然就上手， 打造自己的AI代理部隊，看見商業模式新機會！身為工作者或經理人，你是否也曾陷入這種困境？腦中有很多創新提案，卻因為不會寫程式、缺乏技術支援，只能在既定框架裡原地踏步；或是因為團隊產能有限、排程遙遙無期，最終只能縮減目標，難以突破瓶頸！與其抱怨沒時間、沒資源做重要的事，不如打破傳統的產能天花板！現在開始 AI First，別讓「手工業思維」，限制了你的職涯想像。本書作者陶韻智，具備20年網路與數位轉型經驗，卻在AI浪潮中看見了過去「高級手工業」的侷限。因此，他決定 All in AI，親自示範一個「程式廢材」如何轉身成為「AI指揮官」，在一年內獨力做出超過 100 個應用產品，實現了過去需要整個團隊才能達標的產出。不只是技術升級，更是一場「再也回不去了」的實戰進化當技術門檻消失，看待商業、管理甚至專業的邏輯都將隨之改變。這本書，將陪伴你跨越技術恐懼，學會把繁瑣執行交給 AI，讓自己從疲於奔命的執行者，進化為帶領AI軍團、定義新價值的「超級管理者」。當你學會做AI的老闆，將不再是被進度追著跑的齒輪，而是能重構未來的領航者。四大升級核心，開啟高效產能的新日常★思維覺醒：拿回職涯的主動權告別「等待資源」的舊慣性，建立 AI First 思考直覺。在規則改寫的時代，領先一步定義自己的工作方式。★效能爆發：讓AI分身處理例行公事運用 3A 模式讓 AI 成為最強部屬。產能躍升不再來自埋頭苦幹，而是讓智慧分身接手繁瑣流程與決策支援。★實戰落地：隨時隨地實踐每個創意這是對非技術背景者最友善的時代！用「對話」指揮AI，一個人就能完成從靈感到產品的快速轉化，讓創意不再只是空想。★未來佈局：在變局中建立長遠競爭力不只是學習工具，而是重構與未來的關係，將 AI 轉化為個人與團隊的文化基因。在變動的環境中，保有不可取代的優勢。不必等到萬事俱備，現在就是 All in AI 最好的時刻。讓 AI 成為你的最強後援，開啟專屬於你的 AI First 旅程！

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025, David Szalay’s captivating and astonishingly moving novel about the forces that make and break our lives**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025**‘Brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money’David Nicholls‘I was tearing through [Flesh], I never once slowed down’Jennette McCurdy‘Brilliance on every page’Samantha Harvey‘So much searing insight into the way we live now’ObserverThrough chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our livesFifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman – as his only companion. When a clandestine relationship begins between them, his life spirals out of control.As the years pass, István moves from the army to the circles of London’s elite. His competing impulses for love,

Hope Crumble and her chaotic family serve up cakes, coffee and calamity in this hilarious new series from much-loved author Catherine Wilkins. Illustrated throughout by the brilliant Katie Abey.The second heartwarming and hilarious story in the Café Chaos series.Hope's mum has mistakenly over-ordered the beans and they only have two months to get through them all! Several hilarious family meetings take place to discuss ideas. Aunt Rita comes over all 'flavours of Mexico' while Connor wants a bean-eating competition to catch the post-gym crowd.Hope is trying to distance herself from it all in a bid to have 'time to be a child' and let her family sort out their own crises. But she can't deprive her family of her problem-solving abilities for long. Rescue comes in the unlikely form of Skyla... Hope's arch enemy and school bully - who needs a place to hold her charity fashion show.Praise for Café Chaos:"A beautifully funny story - effortlessly brilliant." - Romesh Ranganathan"This funny an

A fold-out book with a mirror!The fourth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BITE!Kit and his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, are heading to land of the vampires for their most fearsome test yet.In a dungeon that is deadlier than anything they've faced before, they'll take on monsters, hunt for treasure and crack codes. But can they make it to the finish, or will this be game over?DANGER! CHAMPIONS ONLY!"Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular" - The GuardianFollow Triple Trouble's other adventures in the Bottom Feeder League:Dungeon Runners: Hero TrialDungeon Runners: Sky BattlesDungeon Runners:

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding Creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the ends of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has made it! Finally, he and his friends have set foot in the Nether. But, wait...what are all these enemies doing? How did Nico get surrounded? Nico and his incredible ability to create MODs are really going to be put to the test now!

想要成為駭客嗎？你的起點就在這裡！ 如果你打算踏上駭客攻擊、資訊安全，與滲透測試這條令人興奮的旅途，這是絕佳的入門書。你將使用Kali Linux這套專為數位鑑識與滲透測試而設計的作業系統來學習Linux的基本用法，並掌握操控Linux環境所需的各種工具與技巧。 首先，本書將帶你在虛擬機器上安裝Kali，並介紹基本的Linux概念，接下來會深入介紹更廣泛的Linux主題，包括文字操作、檔案控制、目錄權限，以及處理使用者環境變數等，然後探討基本的駭客攻擊觀念，例如安全性與匿名性，並教你使用bash和Python來撰寫腳本。 本書提供實用的教學與練習題來提升並測驗你的技能，內容包括： ．修改網路資訊和操作journalctl記錄工具來掩蓋行蹤。 ．撰寫工具以掃描網路連線，並連接與監聽無線網路。 • 使用Tor、proxy（代理伺服器）、VPN和加密電子郵件來掩護你的網路行動。 • 編寫bash腳本，在IP位址範圍內尋找潛在攻擊目標。 • 使用MySQL、Apache網頁伺服器和OpenSSH等服務，以及利用它們來發動攻擊。 • 設計自己的駭客攻擊工具，例如遠端監視器和密碼破解程式。 ★ 第二版新增內容 ★ 為因應Kali與Linux的最新變化，我們在第二版加入更安全的root權限使用方法、更新Bluetooth與Linux記錄功能，並新增一章探討在資安領域中使用AI的建議。 駭客技術十分複雜，一窺堂奧的道路並非只有一條，何不讓本書成為你的起點！

This is a dialogue across East and West,and a sincere remembrance of trust, responsibility, and mission.From classroom to life, from ideas to practice,the book records not only Drucker’s thought,but the legacy of a belief at its core:that management exists to develop human beings.In 1999, Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, embarked on a profound dialogue with Chinese entrepreneur Shao Minglo over a shared vision for education. Drucker made a solemn commitment: to serve as Shao’s pro bono advisor for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, the two met regularly in California to discuss management education in China, economic realities, and organizational culture—forging a deep friendship that transcended both culture and age.This book records that precious journey. It illustrates not only how Drucker translated ideas into practice, but also portrays his sincerity, warmth, and humanity. He held a deep hope for the future of management in China, remained steadfast i

Dante is back in Camp Catastrophe, the second in this hilarious, highly illustrated series for children aged 7+, by author/illustrator Brian Gordon. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. After winning their school quiz, Dante and Virgil are ready for a rest.But when Virgil suggests they go to Camp Sulphur Springs, Dante reluctantly agrees. What could possibly go wrong?A LOT! Endless rain, sharing a cabin with his nemesis and being hit in the butt by a stray arrow are only the beginning of Dante's woes. With an outrageously annoying heartthrob camp counsellor and whisperings of a monster lurking in the woods, Dante’s problems are about to get MUCH worse!Follow more of Dante's adventures in Dante N.Ferno is NOT a Loser.

Meet Suki Cat - an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure - where she always saves the day!In Baker, Suki Cat puts on her hat and apron ready to make a birthday feast! But when her friend Otto trips up and drops the birthday cake, will Suki be able to help?From astronaut to dinosaur, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud to help build book confidence and engagement, while the high level of interaction develops gross and fine motor skills.Other titles in the

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating first introduction to artificial intelligence.Who invented the first artificial intelligence? How do machines listen without ears? And can I use artificial intelligence to talk to my pets?Learn what artificial intelligence is and how it works as you explore its impact on the environment, society and even our own bodies.Discover how artificial intelligence is used all around you, from smartphones and search engines to cars and prosthetic limbs, and how it might be used in the future!Fun, conversational text breaks down complex ideas so they are accessible to young readers.Created in consultation with experts from the University of Cambridge.Colourful and dynamic illustrations bring abstract concepts to life.For more big ideas, don't miss other titles in the series:Think Big: Secrets of BeesThink Big: The Speed of Light

A spellbinding story about a little girl, the sea and a seemingly fierce creature in need of her help – perfect for fans of Benji Davies' The Storm Whale.My toes hunt for grooves in the rock. And then ... I see her. While searching for wonders in the rockpools, a little girl discovers a silver shark, stranded in the shallows – sleek and quick, but still just a baby. The sun is high and the tide is out: how will the shark find its way home? Drawing on family memories of life in Barbados, award-winning author Mariesa Dulak and bestselling artist Alea Marley have woven together a spellbindingly beautiful story about our connections to the sea, and what we owe other living creatures.

Follow twelve-year-old Sim's time travel adventure in Ancient Rome in The Impossible Gladiator, the third title in Time Keys, a bestselling spectacular, action-packed mystery series by multi-award-winning author M. G. Leonard.'A complete triumph of imagination . . . readers are going to fall in love with this brilliant series' — A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar'A captivating adventure loaded with history and intrigue' – Abi Elphinstone''A cracking series with stunning illustrations' – Christopher Edge, bestselling author of Escape RoomThe action adventure of Gladiator meets the time travel of Doctor Who in the third title of this epic series by bestselling award-winner M. G. Leonard. Perfect for 8 to 12-year-old fans of Adventures on Trains. Supports the curriculum. Illustrated throughout in black and white by Manuel Šumberac.Sim, Jeopardy and Nelson are enjoying an amazing holiday in Rome, until they they are swept up in the mysterious disappearance of world-famous illusi

Hansel and Gretel are lost in the woods, and here comes Cleo to save the day. ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM! But even Cleo can’t resist taking a nibble (or two!) of the witch’s delicious cottage, and suddenly they’re all trapped in a cage and about to be baked in the oven! Can Cleo put things right and get back home in time for her bedtime story?

Ren's quest to dismantle Kathor's corrupt system comes to a head as political machinations and a mysterious disease take hold of the city in this edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the "pulse-pounding" (Publishers Weekly, on A Door in the Dark) New York Times bestselling Waxways series. After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power. No one understands that better than the Tin'Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they're eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood--and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that's already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague. The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doc

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestsellingI Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . .Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly.But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside, but first he'll have to survive the flames roaring all around him.Lauren Tarshis’sNew York Timesbestselling I SURVIVED series blazes to life in this graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine

《深度學習實踐—基於TensorFlow 及PyTorch 庫的編程指南》突破傳統深度學習教材先理論後實踐的模式，從直觀的實例應用入手，讓讀者快速體驗利用深度學習解決實際問題的過程。讀者將從運行實例程序開始，初步理解代碼的作用，並逐步學會自主調整模型參數、調試程序，以驗證其精度和效率。第1章介紹深度學習發展歷程及基本概念；第2章聚焦開發環境搭建，並給出快速示例，幫助讀者迅速開啟深度學習之旅，熟悉基礎操作環境；第3章介紹深度學習原理，結合FCNN、CNN、LSTM、GAN、Transformer 等典型模型示例，使讀者理解深度學習的核心理論與模型架構；第4 ～ 6章著重傳授Python 編程基礎，以及TensorFlow、PyTorch 這兩種主流深度學習框架的編程知識，為實際開發奠定編程基礎；第7章闡述張量概念與操作，幫助讀者掌握其關鍵特性與操作方法；第8章專注於網絡設計與超參數優化；第9、10章通過深度學習在計算機視覺與防災領域的應用實例，展現深度學習在實際場景中的強大應用能力，使讀者瞭解如何將所學知識運用到具體領域解決實際問題；第11章為程序代碼，讀者可掃二維碼獲取。本書特別適合需要快速入門人工智能深度學習解決實際問題的，智能建造、數值模擬等非AI 方向的技術人員、在校本科生、研究生。本書也可作為相關專業師生教學用書。

Liv Livingston and her friends are off to a weekend camp retreat in book six of the Spirited graphic chapter book series. Liv Livingston packs for a supernatural weekend getaway at the lake! The van Pires have invited her and Howl to the lake home for campfires, swimming, and spooky tales of what lurks in the forest outside of town. But nothing is ever that simple in the ghostly town of Gloomsdale. Strange footprints surround their campsite. And the lake shifts and bubbles, as if something dwells underneath...ready to surface.

Serendipity is the luckiest kid in the world. But what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky, in this debut graphic novel. Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the basketball team. She's also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky, even random radio raffles. Which is how she finds herself with free tickets to the town carnival where an accident curses her with bad luck FOREVER. And just like that Serendipity's luck really does seem to run out. Missed shots, fumbled lines, and a slip in the polls. Can it get any worse? Oh yes it can. Permanent bad hair days. Serendipity becomes convinced the curse is real. She's definitely not disorganized or spread too thin. Nope, it's all the curse. And she'll have to find a way to reverse it soon. Hilariously charming and illustrated in sugar pink hues, this graphic novel is a treat for kids who love middle school dramas and adora

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book, full of tiny furry friends!Penguin Books edition - updated with exclusive new drawings!Find comfort in the enchanting world of Cozy Friends, with 45 uplifting hand-drawn pages ready for you to colour in. In this book you’ll find familiar everyday activities, but with your brand new Cozy Friends – super cute animal characters!Cozy Friends has sweet and irresistible images for colouring fans, and also includes:45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativityLarge, bold designs that are easy to colourConvenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhereCrisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to lifeSuitable for children.