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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The apocalypse will be televised! Welcome to the first book in the wildly popular and addictive Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.You know what’s worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That’s what.Join Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level—in a video game–like, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’s actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers across the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain’t your ordinary game show.Welcome, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping

第一本法國古董珠寶鑑賞實用指南 一網打盡20個法國頂級珠寶名牌傳奇歷史流變 鑑賞來自法國王室、博物館、知名古董店及拍賣行珍藏珠寶珠寶就像擁有古老族譜的華麗家族，18世紀的珠寶首飾，宛如當代珠寶的曾曾曾祖父母，彼此間脈絡相承。每一件古董珠寶都藏著迷人的故事，無論是一朵花、一種動物還是一個幾何圖形，背後都展現了特定時代的風尚、社會潮流、女性品味、切割技術和工匠的手藝。這本由法國國家寶石學研究中心的專家共同編撰的鑑賞指南，帶您穿越1800至1950年珠寶歷史，解讀橫跨150年、七個時期常見材料、流行趨勢和設計風格，也學習如何辨識不同時期的珠寶，提升鑑賞品味。本書中匯聚了來自法國王室、博物館、著名古董店、拍賣行的珍品，也涵蓋了Cartier、Chaumet、Mellerio、Van Cleef & Arpels等20個法國頂級品牌流變。展示了法國古董珠寶最耀眼的設計。◇ 國立臺南藝術大學藝術史學系副教授 于禮本／審訂 ◇◇ 專業推薦 ◇朱倖誼 珠寶鑑定師 吳卡密 舊香居創辦人廖秀哖 Wazaiii.com總編輯（姓氏按筆劃排序）◇ 法國國家寶石學研究中心簡介 ◇在1962 年法國寶石學協會成立後，專業人士與研究人員在1967 年成立了法國國家寶石學研究中心（Institut National de Gemmologie，簡稱ING），這是一所私立技術高等教育機構，旨在培養未來的寶石學家，並為專業人士提供豐富和更新其專業知識與實踐的機會。法國國家寶石學研究中心設有巴黎和里昂兩個校區，和其他9 個位於歐洲的教育中心共同成為歐洲寶石學教育聯盟（Federation of European Education in Gemmology，簡稱FEEG）的成員。該研究中心和這些教育中心共同發展出一個專業能力評估流程，以授予歐洲國際寶石學家文憑，是法國國內此文憑的認證考試中心。法國國家寶石研究中心致力於寶石研究與運用課程，特別是珠寶與卓越工藝的領域，作為專業培訓中心，該研究中心在產業發展中與時並進地調整課程內容和教學方式。由於和知名專業人士的教師們密切合作，透過與寶石學者、鑽石商、金工、研究人員等知名專業人士組成師

暢銷書《Python機器學習》作者Sebastian Raschka又一原創力作！ 『在本書中，Sebastian帶領讀者深入了解他們在成為專家路上可能遇到的各種中階和高階應用機器學習主題。Sebastian無疑是這個領域最優秀的機器學習教育工作者之一。在每一頁中，Sebastian不僅分享他的豐富知識，也傳達象徵著真正專業的熱情與好奇心。……讓本書成為你晉級下一個階段的橋樑，協助你在機器學習中獲得更豐富的冒險和體驗。』 ——Chris Albon，維基媒體基金會 機器學習總監 專文推薦 ★本書特色★ 市面上大多數的機器學習、深度學習與AI書籍，都位於兩個極端：不是介紹基礎知識的入門指南，就是艱澀難懂的論文大全。在學習完基礎知識、閱讀完初階書籍之後，還想了解更多新觀念和進階技術嗎？作者說明並討論了這些領域的重要發展，同時保持平易近人，讀者不需要擁有進階數學或程式設計背景也能閱讀。全書分為5大篇，共30章，涵蓋30個不同主題。讀者可以依序閱讀，也可以跳著閱讀(但作者建議依序閱讀，由淺入深)，更適合隨時拿出來配著咖啡或在通勤時翻閱。 本書非常適合那些已經完成機器學習或深度學習的基礎課程，或是讀完同等程度初階書籍的人。本書採用獨特的問答風格(Q&A style)，每個簡短的章節都圍繞著一個核心問題展開，這些問題不僅與機器學習、深度學習和AI的基礎觀念相關，更是作者在教學過程中，學生們經常提出的疑問。每個問題後面都附有解釋，並配有許多插圖和圖表，以及測試理解能力的練習題。許多章節還提供了進一步閱讀的參考資料。這些簡短、容易消化的資訊提供了一個激勵人心的起點，幫助讀者踏出成為機器學習專家的第一步，開啟一段新的學習旅程。 ★內容亮點★ ・獨立章節：簡潔又精準地回答AI中的關鍵問題，化繁為簡。 ・主題廣泛：涵蓋神經網路架構、模型評估、電腦視覺、自然語言處理等。 ・實際應用：學會提升模型效能、微調大型模型等重要技術。 ★學習重點★ ・管理神經網路訓練中的各種隨機性來源 ・區分大型語言模型的編碼器架構和解碼器架構 ・利用數據和修改模型來減少過度適合 ・為分類器建立信賴區間，利用有限標籤數據改善模型效能 ・在不同的多GPU訓練範式和各種生成式AI模型之間做出選擇 ・理解自然語言處理的效能指標 ・理解視覺變換器中的歸納偏誤 【下載補充材料範例程式碼】 https://github

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple New Edition is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, and the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

看《大偵探福爾摩斯》英文版，增強你的英文能力！THE GREAT DETECTIVE SHERLOCK HOLMES #21 Murder on the Express TrainA double gunshot murder had happened in the same first class train car that Holmes and Watson were riding in. The victims were an old couple in compartment no.2, and inside the same compartment was a young woman so terrified that her face was drained of colour. Initial investigation revealed that compartments no.3 and no.4 were empty, and compartment no.1 had four male passengers while an elderly mother and her two daughters were seated in compartment no.6. The strangest thing was that a wedge had obstructed the sliding door to compartment no.2, the crime scene, but it had left a one-inch gap opening. Coincidentally, the sliding door to compartment no.1 was also stuck closed. The door obstructions meant that the killer could not be someone seated inside compartment no.2 or compartment no.1. However, a number of clues seemed to indicate that the killer’s accomplice was hiding amongst that gro

Théophile 愛書成癡，從旅行筆記到百科大全，什麼都有。書太多了，他只好把它們堆滿整個小公寓，走路都得側身。有一天，朋友問他：「你知道拿破崙的狗叫什麼嗎？」這下麻煩了——哪一本書裡才有答案？他開始在書堆中展開尋寶般的大搜查。這是一個溫柔又滑稽的故事，寫給那些「總覺得還少一本書」的讀者。Théophile is a bibliophile. His greatest passion is books. A seasoned traveler, explorer, and collector, his shelves are overflowing. So much so that he’s had to store books in every room of his tiny apartment. It’s not easy to move around in all that clutter! But Théophile is proud—there isn’t a single topic on which he doesn’t own at least one book.One day, his friend Philibert calls and asks him an important question: what was the name of Napoleon’s dog? Théophile is stumped. Where on earth did he put the precious book that holds the answer to such a vital question?---------------------The´ophile est bibliophile. Sa grande passion, c’est les livres.Grand voyageur, explorateur et collectionneur,ses e´tage`res en sont pleines.Tellement pleines qu’il est oblige´ de les entreposer dans toutes les pie`ces de son petit appartement. Pas facile de

In this open access book, Carlos Montemayor illuminates the development of artificial intelligence (AI) by examining our drive to live a dignified life. He uses the notions of agency and attention to consider our pursuit of what is important. His method shows how the best way to guarantee value alignment between humans and potentially intelligent machines is through attention routines that satisfy similar needs.Setting out a theoretical framework for AI Montemayor acknowledges its legal, moral, and political implications and takes into account how epistemic agency differs from moral agency. Through his insightful comparisons between human and animal intelligence, Montemayor makes it clear why adopting a need-based attention approach justifies a humanitarian framework. This is an urgent, timely argument for developing AI technologies based on international human rights agreements.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycolle

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book – slide the buttons along the special track to count the little trains in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, this is a counting book like no other! Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Daddy Train's little trains follow him along the tracks and off on their adventures. The irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Five Little Trains the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting.With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot and heaps of favourite vehicles, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth. Look out for more Slide and Count books: Old MacDonald had a Farm and Five Little Ducks.

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本書由作家 Sherri L. Smith 與漫畫家 Christine Norrie 攜手創作，以細膩筆觸描繪一段身處戰時夾縫中的成長故事。十三歲的日裔美國女孩 Amy 自夏威夷前往廣島探望病重的曾祖母，本以為只是短暫的家族之行，卻因 1941 年珍珠港事件爆發而無法返家。她被徵召翻譯英文廣播，在軍事與民間傳聞的壓力下，對身分與忠誠產生難以化解的矛盾。同時，她也在廣島結識新朋友，逐漸熟悉周遭環境。隨著戰事推進，世界面貌劇變，Amy 必須在動盪中尋找自己的位置，並在廢墟中重新看見希望。With five starred reviews and numerous accolades, a beautifully crafted and captivating graphic novel from award-winning writer Sherri L. Smith and Eisner-nominated artist Christine Norrie about a Japanese-American girl who must survive years of uncertainty and questions of loyalty in Hiroshima during World War II.Amy is a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American girl who lives in Hawaii. When her great-grandmother falls ill, Amy travels to visit family in Hiroshima for the first time. But this is 1941. When the Japanese navy attacks Pearl Harbor, it becomes impossible for Amy to return to Hawaii. Conscripted into translating English radio transmissions for the Japanese army, Amy struggles with questions of loyalty and fears about her family amidst r

Scaredy Squirrel can't wait for Halloween, with its cute decorations, cheerful music . . . and NOTHING spooky. This funny early graphic novel about getting ready for Halloween and overcoming your fears is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Being scared is nothing new to Scaredy Squirrel in his fourth NUTTY ADVENTURE. That's why he's fully prepared for Halloween: bright lighting? Check. Adorable pumpkin décor? Check. Costumes? You bet. Ghosts, vampires and monsters? That's a big negative. And no trick-or-treating; Scaredy doesn't want to risk cracking a tooth! But with some gentle support and encouragement from his friends, Scaredy learns he can still have a good time and overcome his fears . . . and maybe even get a little spooky! (But just a little.)

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Translated from the Japanese bestseller, a charming and magical novel that reminds us it’s never too late to follow our stars.“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut. . . . This gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon.This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and it seemingly appears at random.It’s also run by talking cats.While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes and coffees and teas, the cats also consult their star charts, offering cryptic wisdom, and letting them know where their lives veered off course.Every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than

"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

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army.His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone.But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight.

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The End, the siblings face a fearsome storm, a suspicious beverage, a herd of wild sheep, an enormous bird cage, and a truly haunting secret about the Baudelaire parents.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series directed

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Vile Village the siblings face such unpleasant matters as migrating crows, an angry mob, a newspaper headline, the arrest of innocent people, the Deluxe cell, and some very strange hats.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted. Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim

New for 2024, the 25th anniversary collector’s edition of the 8th book in Lemony Snicket’s classic children’s mystery seriesDear reader,There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. There is time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on reading the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In The Hostile Hospital the siblings face a suspicious shopkeeper, unnecessary surgery, heart-shaped balloons, and some very startling news about a fire.In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 mil

Dear Reader, there is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and clever Baudelaire children read on… The Carnivorous Carnival contains such a distressing story that consuming any of its contents would be far more stomach-turning than even the most imbalanced meal.To avoid causing discomfort, it would be best if I didn’t mention any of the ingredients of this story, particularly a confusing map, an ambidextrous person, an unruly crowd, a wooden plank and Chabo the Wolf Baby. Your time might be better filled with something more palatable such as eating your vegetables or feeding them to someone else. In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, 'A Series of

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Slippery Slope the siblings face a secret message, a toboggan, a deceitful trap, a swarm of snow gnats and a scheming villain… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and Netflix series starring Neil Patrick Harris. You have been warned.

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Grim Grotto, the siblings face mushrooms, a desperate search for something lost, a mechanical monster, a distressing message from a lost friend, and tap dancing… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix series starring Neil

Dear Reader, There is nothing to be found in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Penultimate Peril, the siblings face a harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials, three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavoury curry… In the tradition of great storytellers, from Dickens to Dahl, comes an exquisitely dark comedy that is both literary and irreverent, hilarious and deftly crafted.Despite their wretched contents, ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ has sold 60 million copies worldwide and been made into a Hollywood film starring Jim Carrey and a Netflix seri

和小貓一起出發環遊世界，猜猜牠會去哪裡旅行呢？這本可重複使用的魔法水畫書，操作簡單，只要加水就能讓隱藏的圖案和色彩一一浮現。書中有七幅生動場景，畫面乾了還能再玩，適合孩子透過輕鬆的塗畫體驗，發現旅行的驚喜與樂趣。Help Cat get ready for a holiday adventure in this 100% reusable and 100% fun magic water painting book!Join Cat on a holiday adventure around the world. But which countries does Cat visit? Simply pick up the brush pen, paint the magical pages with water, and find out!To bring the seven adorable pictures to life, just add water to the magic painting pen and paint over the white spaces on each right-hand page. You'll gaze with wonder as colour magically appears with each brush of the pen and hidden pictures are revealed.With pictures to discover in every scene, children can colour in the pictures with the magic painting pen included in this book. Using the book is super-simple. Just unscrew the pen tip, add water, then screw back on, and your pen is ready to use! The book is 100% reusable too, with specially designed pages that can be used again and again.Once the water dries on eac

Life isn't always easy—even for a ghost! In this funny follow-up to It's Not Easy Being Santa Claus, a ghost discovers that happiness comes from within when she learns to accept that she's simply too cute to be considered spooky! The perfect way to celebrate Halloween with your littlest trick or treaters!Misty the Ghost is feeling sad. The haunted house she lives in is cold and damp. Spiders have taken over her living room. And worst of all, nobody thinks she is spooky. They think she is (gasp!) CUTE. But after trying to disguise herself as a mummy, a werwolf, and a witch—with hilarious results—Misty learns that true happiness comes from just being herself.Featuring a comical cast of animal characters—plus a little bat sidekick with a BIG attitude for readers to find hidden on every page—this hardcover picture book about self-acceptance and overcoming obstacles makes a sweet Halloween treat for young readers!Everyone has a rough day now and then and wishes they could do something or be

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A new mystery is afoot in the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series from million-copy bestselling author Richard Osman It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club.Shocking news reaches them--an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves. As they encounter drug dealers, art forgers, and online fraudsters--as well as heartache close to home--Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim have no idea whom to trust. With the body count rising, the clock ticking down, and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokemon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.Even with Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta helping them in the fight against the Gigantic Pokémon Eternatus, Henry, Casey, and their friends lose the battle and must retreat. When Eternatus disappears, it takes Henry, the Rusted Sword, and the Rusted Shield along for the ride!Can the team find and save Henry?!

The Prince and the Dressmaker author Jen Wang spins a sensitive narrative about an alienated teen who leaves modern society for the California wilderness to start a new life away from human kind.Ash has always felt alone. Adults ignore the climate crisis. Other kids Ash’s age are more interested in popularity contests than in fighting for change. The only person who seemed to understand how desperate things were was Ash's grandpa, Edwin.Before he died, Edwin used to talk about building a secret cabin, off the grid in the California wilderness. And to Ash, that maybe-mythical cabin is starting to feel like the perfect place for a fresh start and an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that haunts their daily life.But making the wilds your home isn’t easy. And as much as Ash wants to be alone . . . can they really be happy alone? Can they survive alone?From New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator Jen Wang comes a singularly affectingstory about self-discovery, self-r

This Halloween, best friends Cookie and Broccoli revel in funny tricks and sweet treats in this early graphic novel that’s all about the true meaning of bravery and not judging others before you get to know them.Broccoli’s not a fan of his classmates’ scary pranks, but his best buddy Cookie has an idea—he’ll lend Broccoli his superhero costume, and Super Broccoli won’t be afraid anymore! That is, until the ultimate fright has Broccoli fleeing for the big, scary woods behind their school, where he comes across someone in a Sasquatch costume. (It is just a costume . . . right?) Cookie and Broccoli’s classmates learn an important lesson about scaring others and making assumptions about newcomers (yes, even big, hairy Sasquatches). Fans of early graphic novel series like Pizza and Taco and Narwhal and Jelly will adore this latest Cookie & Broccoli offering, which is chock-full of punny costumes (a garlic dressed like a vampire, anyone?), silly asides from the duo’s good friend Blueberr

This book examines the British cultural engagement with Hong Kong in the second half of the twentieth century. It shows how the territory fit unusually within Britain’s decolonisation narratives and served as an occasional foil for examining Britain’s own culture during a period of perceived stagnation and decline. Drawing on a wide range of archival and published primary sources, Hong Kong and British Culture, 1945–97 investigates such themes as Hong Kong as a site of unrestrained capitalism, modernisation, and good government, as well as an arena of male social and sexual opportunity. It also examines the ways in which Hong Kong Chinese embraced British culture, and the competing predictions that British observers made concerning the colony’s return to Chinese sovereignty. An epilogue considers the enduring legacy of British colonialism.

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, rabbit. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love.When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel—inspired by a true story—as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she’s much more than a score.Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic school is bigger, the city is colder, and her new basketball team is… well, they stink.Aliya’s still excited to have teammates (although Noura's not really Aliya'sbiggestfan) and their new coach really understands basketball (even if she doesn't know much about being Muslim.) This season should be a blast...ifthey could just start to win.Join Aliya and the Peace Academy on a headline-making season where they strengthen their skills and their Muslim identities--all while discovering that it takes more than talent to be great, and that teamwork and self-confidence can define true success.For fans ofThe CrossoverandRoller Girl,this graphic novel goes big with humor and heart as it explores culture and perceptions, fitti

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? How Technology Works lifts the lid on the technology you use all the time but take for granted. It also takes you to places you'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a moon rocket. The book takes you on a journey of discovery, starting with technology at work inside the human body before exploring cities and factories and then blasting off into space. Along the way, you'll lose yourself in super-detailed illustrations that reveal amazing hidden things and explain how they work. How Technology Works is an inspiring guide that makes technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for curious minds of all ages.

The iconic and animatronic mystic Zoltar offers words of wisdom to bring you much happiness with this wise and all-knowing fortune-telling deck.*Specifications: Deck contains 100 authentic mini fortune telling cards (3-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches)*Keepsake Box: Packaged in a deluxe keepsake box with a magnetic closure that is sturdy for continued use*Mini Size: Small size is perfect for travel and taking on the go*Perfect Gift: A unique and fun gift for fans of Zoltar and mystics alike*Officially Licensed: Authentic Zoltar collectible

Introduce pre-kindergarten math skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. This prekindergarten workbook focuses on daily math practice to build mathematical fluency and confidence in young learners. This math workbook makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy. It includes standards-based activities, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.此系列共10冊:180 Days of Math for Prekindergarten180 Days of Math for Kindergarten180 Days of Math for First Grad

熱愛《Dragon Masters》系列的讀者別錯過這本精美的全彩指南！書中詳細整理龍族大師與他們的龍、魔法世界的祕密與歷史、重要地圖與冒險筆記。無論是新手或老粉絲，都能從中找到成為真正龍族大師必備的知識與樂趣。Calling all Dragon Masters! This is the guidebook that no Dragon Master should be without -- featuring full-color artwork on every page!Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now fans can own the official guide to Dragon Masters. This epic, 256-page, full-color special edition features maps, information about Dragon Masters and their dragons, notes from wizards, the history of Dragon Masters, and more! This book has everything a future Dragon Master needs to know!

This 100% unofficial Minecraft chapter book is packed with all the action, adventure, and humor a young gamer could wish for! Get ready for the second book in the hilarious Diary of a Minecraft Wolf series.Winston is a Minecraft wolf on a mission: to become best SECRET AGENT Minecraft has ever seen!When a distress signal from the Drowned requests urgent undercover help, he jumps at the chance to prove his skills. It's time for an underwater adventure! Can Winston and his junior agent, Brian, recover the stolen item before anything more sinister happens?

Magic Pickle battles Square Root and his pungent, garlicky sidekick in this action-packed, pun-filled graphic novel.New enemies have taken root! Evil tuber Square Root, along with his sidekick Herb Cloverson, a smelly clove of garlic, plans to squash Magic Pickle's powers and rule the world! But Square Root hasn't reckoned with Magic Pickle's own sidekick, Jo Jo, a human girl who's full of daring and smarts. Can Magic Pickle and Jo Jo dish out some Dill Justice? Or will Square Root's rotten plot prevail?

A hilariously funny illustrated comic graphic novel for children new for 2024The hilarious new graphic novel series packed with facts – perfect for fans of A Day in the Life of a Poo, a Gnu and You, Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators!‘Fart-out-loud hilarious … I loved every disgusting second of it!’ – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny Vs MonkeyIn an ordinary toilet, on an ordinary day, a small poo called Ploppy lands with a splash. Just an ordinary poo about to be flushed …But Ploppy is anything but ordinary. He’s a TALKING POO! And he’s about to go on the mission of a lifetime …Join Ploppy and his fearless guide, Professor Poo, as they boldly venture into the Secret Intestines of the Universe to discover answers to the most important Digestion Questions … Why do we chew? Why do we fart? Why do cows have so many stomachs? And … what will happen to Ploppy AFTER he’s been flushed?!If you’ve ever used the toilet, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!

"Daughter of the Drowned Empire"是一部結合奇幻、宮廷權謀與禁忌戀情的震撼愛情冒險，讓人一讀上癮、心碎不已！靈感源自埃及豔后與《第四翼》，講述貴族少女莉莉安娜在揭露自己毫無魔力後，被迫進入殘酷軍事學院接受魔武訓練，只為在七個月內證明自己的價值。她的教官，正是她從小暗戀卻被禁愛的放逐戰士瑞安。權力鬥爭、禁忌之戀、殘酷訓練，場場驚心動魄！本書為系列開端，絕對是《第四翼》與宮廷奇幻愛好者不可錯過的夢幻選書！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!A LUSH ROMANTASY, INSPIRED BY CLEOPATRA AND FEATURING A HIGH-STAKES MILITARY ACADEMY AND DEADLY FORBIDDEN ROMANCE.#BestofBooktok#1 in Historical Fantasy#1 Greek and Roman Myth and LegendTo survive is to sacrifice your own heart.Lady Lyriana Batavia is third in line to the Seat of Power in Bamaria. And with the most eligible bachelor and master mage, Lord Tristan Grey, soon to be her fiancé - life is perfect.But at the ceremony that should have revealed her power, she uncovers something else entirely - Lyr is powerless. Faced with uncertainty, Lyr has no choice but to accept a deadly offer. She has seven months to train as one of the kingdom's most brutal warriors - the Sotrui - and sur

"Guardian of the Drowned Empire" 為風靡全球的奇幻愛情系列第二部，延續首集的禁忌之戀與命運挑戰，再掀高潮！莉莉安娜僅剩三個月準備決定命運的試煉，內憂外患環伺，敵人逼近，唯有倚靠戰士瑞安的保護。然而，愛火愈燃愈烈，誓言岌岌可危。隨著帝國邊境動盪，莉莉深入探尋自身神秘力量，卻也面臨更致命的選擇與犧牲。這場愛與命運的角力，將撕裂忠誠與欲望的界線。獻給喜愛宮廷奇幻與深情慢燒戀曲的讀者，這是一段你無法放下的魔幻旅程！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!Guardian of the Drowned Empire is the second book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros.Loyalty will be tested. Lines will be crossed. Ancient promises will be reforged.Lyr has only three months to prepare for a test that will decide her fate. Despite Rhyan's promise of additional training, her life has never been in more danger, and her enemies inch closer every day.Staying safe means more time under Rhyan's protection. But the closer they become, the more their desire ignites, and the harder it becomes to resist temptation. Secrets can only remain hidden for so long.As new threats arrive at the Bamaria

"Lady of the Drowned Empire"是奇幻愛情鉅作第三部，結合埃及豔后般的氣勢與《第四翼》的燃情張力，再度掀起禁忌與陰謀的風暴！莉莉安娜與姐妹遭背叛、失去皇族身分，只能潛入敵意重重的帝國宮廷求生。真實身分揭露、魔力暴走、惡魔追殺，命運將她推向古老邪惡的核心。在逃亡與愛情間，她與瑞安必須解開母親留下的謎團，並在戰火中尋回力量與希望。權力鬥爭、禁戀火花與命運之謎交織，這是一段既炙熱又震撼人心的浪漫奇幻旅程，獻給所有渴望深情與魔法的讀者！Cleopatra meets Fourth Wing in this delicious binge-worthy and heart-wrenching romantasy!Lady of the Drowned Empire is the third book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros.Claim the fire, or be consumed.Blindsided by betrayal and stripped of their royal titles, Lyr and her sisters' only hope of survival is to throw themselves into the Bamarian Court. Struggling to hide their illegal magic while living amongst their enemies.But the Imperators are determined to set their plans into motion, with Lyr's true identity placing her at the centre of their twisted game. As Morgana's magic intensifies to its breaking point, she comes face to face with the Lumerian Empire's most insidious secret