Creative Coding in Python

Packed with sticker scenes, puzzles, games and over 400 stickers, Sugarlump and the Unicorn Sticker Book is ideal for unicorn lovers and perfect for birthdays, rainy days and school holidays - a great gift for any child. Based on the bestselling picture book by the unstoppable creative team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, who also created the modern classic What the Ladybird Heard series. Join a beautiful unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes as she grants a rocking horse's wish and turns him into a real horse.But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump the rocking horse learns to be careful what he wishes for. Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant .

行銷企劃、市場分析、統計預測、財務金融、風險管理...都該學！養成大數據分析力的第一本書！資料分析、資料科學都是近來非常夯的關鍵字，與其相關的工作職務紛紛冒出，形成一股勢不可擋的大數據分析學習熱潮。只是聽說學資料分析都得具備一定的技術能力 (例如要會撰寫 Python、R...程式)，往往讓底子不夠、或非資訊背景的人止步...沒關係！不管您身處什麼領域、技術背景如何，本書就是為了想搭上這波學習熱潮

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.

透過本書，讀者可以習得：了解程式交易是甚麼？與系統交易、量化交易與主客觀交易間有何區別？（第一章）為何程式交易可以解決投資過程心理與生理限制產生的問題？（第二章）程式交易的策略來源。（第三章）學習程式交易的資訊技術，從試算表、VBA、VB、VC#、R、Python、MultiCharts(PL)到XQ(XS)的使用。（第四章）如何擷取用以作回測的歷史交易資料，與驅動交易的即時資料。（第五章）如何在

The Book of Mistakes 是一本關於「錯誤」的美麗繪本。眼睛畫歪了？原來能變成另一種神情；墨漬弄髒了畫紙？竟變成飄浮葉片。這本繪本以輕巧文字與詩意畫面，邀請讀者一同走進創作的過程，也看見容許犯錯、保留空白的力量。ZoommeetsBeautiful Oops!in this memorable picture book debut about the creative process, and the way in which "mistakes" can blossom into inspirationOne eye was bigger than the other. That was a mistake.The weird cat-cow-frog thing? Well, it made an excellent bush.And the inky smudges . . . they look as though they were always meant to be leaves floating gently across the sky.As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too.Fans of Peter Reynolds’sIshand Patrick McDonnell’sA Perfectly Messed-Up Storywill love the funny, poignant, comple

Do programmers think differently than non-programmers? How do programmers approach problems and create solutions? This book explores several attributes of thinking used by programmers. Important STEM

This detailed guide explores the historical development of algorithms and how they are used as a way of teaching computers to work through problems. Named for Persian mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa a

The series that began with Kid Presidents and Kid Athletes has a new volume that chronicles the childhoods of 16 celebrated artists—everyone from Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh to Mary Cassat, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and even Dr. Seuss! Readers will learn: · Georgia O’Keeffe was so enthralled by nature that she once ate dirt just to see what it tasted like. · Jackson Pollock lost the top of his right index finger in a childhood accident (and the severed tip was eaten by a rooster!). · Andy Warhol’s favorite childhood lunch was—what else?—a bowl of Campbell’s tomato soup.Every scribble, sketch, and sticky situation comes to life in these kid-friendly and relatable stories, all with Doogie Horner’s trademark whimsical illustrations. Kid Artists is a delight for budding artists and eager readers alike.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Mindfulness, wellness, enhanced creativity, and stress-busting are just some of the benefits attributed to adult coloring books. As a result, coloring has taken its place at the grown up's table as a legitimate form of artistic expression, right along with painting and drawing. Plus, it's just so much fun! Here's a new and exciting addition to the best-selling Just Add Color adult coloring book series! Tranquil Ocean Mandalas let you tap into coloring's restorative side with calming mandalas inspired by the sea. This gorgeous coloring book offers 120 pull-out illustrations ready to be brought to life and framed for all to see. It also features a QR code link to calming ocean music, allowing you to have a truly relaxing, immersive, and creative coloring experience. You'll find yourself so entranced that you'll run for your crayons or coloring pencils whenever you can!

An interactive introduction to information and communication technology, which explains what goes on inside computers to what makes them do what they do. With lots of flaps to lift and look beneath, f

Facts and photos provide a contrast between alligator and phythons, comparing their sizes, brain structures, and abilities.Series Information In this innovative science series from favorite nonfiction

《Jazz Cosmopolitanism in Accra》是一部融合回憶錄、民族誌、傳記與音樂史的深度之作，從迦納首都阿克拉的在地視角，重新思考爵士樂的全球流動與文化意義。作者 Steven Feld 為聲音人類學的重要開拓者，他以長時間的田野傾聽，貼近描寫當地爵士音樂人如何在日常生活中，將非洲音樂傳統、非裔美國爵士精神與個人生命經驗交織在一起。書中聚焦多位關鍵人物，包括實驗性鼓手 Ghanaba（Guy Warren）、以 John Coltrane 為精神核心的薩克斯風演奏者 Nii Noi Nortey、深受前衛爵士鼓手啟發的傳統打擊樂大師 Nii Otoo Annan，以及以喇叭音樂為司機送行的 por por 車隊文化。透過這些故事，作者提出「acoustemology」的概念，將聲音視為理解世界的方式，也藉此挑戰以美國為中心或過度單一化的爵士史敘事。Jazz Cosmopolitanism in Accra is a richly textured exploration of jazz as an African diasporic art form, told from the perspective of musicians in Ghana’s capital city. Drawing on memoir, biography, ethnography, and music history, Steven Feld—pioneer of the anthropology of sound—listens closely to how Accra’s jazz players engage the world through what he terms an “acoustemology,” a way of knowing shaped by sound.Centered on the lives and creative practices of figures such as Ghanaba (Guy Warren), Nii Noi Nortey, Nii Otoo Annan, and the por por horn ensembles of Accra’s drivers, the book traces complex mus

本書是影像創作者與編劇領域中極具影響力的經典之作，致力於突破傳統好萊塢敘事公式，引導創作者思考「除了主流之外，還能如何說故事」。作者從結構、角色、時間、觀點與形式等面向出發，先清楚剖析主流敘事的運作方式，再進一步提出多元且具實驗性的替代路徑，說明不同選擇將如何改變觀眾的觀看經驗與作品的敘事力量。全書以清楚、理性的語言討論創作問題，不流於速成技巧或市場公式，而是鼓勵編劇與導演建立屬於自己的敘事判斷力。書中融合美國敘事工藝與歐洲藝術電影思維，適合希望深化劇本結構理解、挑戰既有規則、追求創作自由度的影像創作者閱讀。對於電影、電視、串流影集與影像藝術領域的學生與專業工作者而言，皆是不可或缺的重要參考。Alternative Scriptwriting 4E is an insightful and inspiring book on screenwriting concerned with challenging you to take creative risks with genre, tone, character, and structure. Concerned with exploring alternative approaches beyond the traditional three-act structure, Alternative Scriptwriting first defines conventional approach, suggests alternatives, then provides case studies. These contemporary examples and case studies demonstrate what works, what doesn't, and why. Because the film industry as well as the public demand greater and greater creativity, one must go beyond the traditional three-act restorative and predictable plot to test your limits and break new creative ground. Rather

Building on the success of the first edition, which offered a practical introductory approach to the techniques of error concealment, this book, now fully revised and updated, provides a comprehensive

The beloved, worldwide bestselling creator of The Dot and I Am Human inspires readers of every age to find their own unique path to happy and to always follow their dreams.Picture book and creativity guru Peter H. Reynolds's inspirational book is a wonderful gift for graduations, new babies, milestone moments, and any happy occasion throughout the year. Discover a universally poignant celebration of the colorful spectrum of what it means to dream and the many ways to find happy!While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines, Happy Dreamer celebrates all those moments in between when the mind and spirit soar and we are free to become our own true dreamer maximus! In Peter's signature voice and style, this empowering picture book reminds children of how much their dreams matter, and while life will have ups and downs, he enlists readers to stay true to who they are, to tap into their most creative inner selves, and to never ever forget to dream

Creative visionary of The Word Collector, Happy Dreamer, and The Dot, #1 New York Times bestseller Peter H. Reynolds creates a tender, lyrical story of multigenerational love, tradition, and family coming together with gratitude and thanks.An Amazon Best Children's Book of 2021Celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds brings his signature touch of love and kindness to this special, timely picture book, as families now, more than ever, are rediscovering and reevaluating what means the most: time together with one another.Violet longs for the time when her family was connected: before life, distractions, and technology pulled them all away from each other. They used to gather at the table, with food and love, to make memories, share their lives, and revel in time spent together. But now her family has been drifting apart, and with nobody to gather around it, the table grows smaller and smaller.Can Violet remind her family of the warmth of time spent together, and gather around th

Deploy Python creatively and effectively through this collection of short coding projects carefullly curated by best-selling author and Python expert Al Sweigart. This curated collection of simple Pyt

Classic Computer Science Problems in Python presents dozens of coding challenges, ranging from simple tasks like finding items in a list with a binary sort algorithm to clustering data using k-means.

These colorful programming study cards help new Python coders drill and reinforce the concepts, syntax, and terminology they'll need to become successful professional programmers.Keep your coding skil

Come up with the perfect coding-powered project in this informative, interactive journal published in partnership with the nonprofit organization Girls Who Code!Think being creative has nothing to do

Learn software engineering and coding best practices to write Python code right and error free. In this book you’ll see how to properly debug, organize, test, and maintain your code, all of which lead

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

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Help your child get a head start on their future with DK Workbooks: Computer Coding, an innovative workbook that teaches children the basics of computer coding. Coding is a fun and creative way for ch

Describes the features of the Python programming language, covering such topics as types and operations, statements and syntax, functions, modules, and coding.

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!When Ari, Jez and Zeke visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in Professor Gilford's laboratory once again. But when a certain sneaky rat activates one of the inventions, the gang ends up in an unexpected location... the rat's own cage! Now Ari and his friends are shrunk, scared, and trapped! Can they find a way out and survive the rat attack?

ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book―now in paperback!“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.”―The New York TimesMost people cannot see ghosts. Can you? Follow Leo in this heartfelt tale about a friendly ghost who, after struggling to fit in, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, capturing the magic of belonging and the unexpected joys of adventure.You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.Leo and Jane become friends, and that is when their adventures begin.This charming tale of friendship―from two of the best cre

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

In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?!Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well — like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5

隨著 Google Gemini 3 模型以及各式工具推出，在生成式 AI 的世界中 Google 強勢站穩腳步，再加上 Google 生態系的支援，採用 Google Gemini API 開發 AI Agent 是一個相當不錯的選擇。本書主要解說 Google Gemini API 中關鍵的成員，並利用 Python 版本的 Google GenAI SDK 實作範例，還會帶大家設計當前 AI Agent 的趨勢 -- Skills 機制，主題包含：|簡易 Skills 機制|現今 AI Agent 的共用規範標準就是 Skills，我們會帶大家實作一個簡單的 Skills 機制，讓你的 AI Agent 只要透過 markdown 檔，就可以讓非技術人員的一般使用者也可以客製自動化流程，或是搭配 CLI 工具與 MCP 伺服器等擴充模型能力，而不需要倚賴技術人員修改或是撰寫額外的程式碼。|建構彈性的 MCP 系統|即使有了 Skills 機制，也需要能夠實際完成任務的工具，MCP 就是其中之一。除此之外，MCP 也是擴充模型能力的好幫手，書中會設計讓使用者透過設定檔就能幫 AI Agent 串接各式功能 MCP 伺服器的機制，不論是要讀寫檔案、執行本機指令、操控瀏覽器，或是使用遠端 API 等等，都可以方便達成。|Live API|用講的絕對比用打的更快，書中會用 Live API 實作可隨時中斷插話的即時語音系統，讓你的 AI Agent 彷彿真人用講的就可以操控，而且還會自動記錄交談內容，維持前文脈絡，讓一般使用者透過口說介面就可以使用你的 AI Agent。|把 Google 生態系當靠山|網頁搜尋、找地點誰能比得過 Google，利用 Gemini API 內建工具即可直通 Google 搜尋與地圖，即時資訊一點都不漏，為模型補充新知識。|多模態輸入/輸出|讓你的 AI Agent 像是 NotebookLM 那樣看圖、看影片、聽語音，即使是 YouTube 影片，也可以直接丟連結自動處理。此外，透過 Gemini API，也可以用最強的 Nano Banana Pro 生圖、Veo 3.1 生影片通通沒問題。|詳解 Function Calling 機制|不論是要使用 MCP 伺服器或是 Skill 擴充模型功能、建置自動化流程，最終都需要倚賴 Fu

It’s Swing Time! Join Ladybird as she tries out different kinds of swings to find her favourite in this playful picture book. Join Ladybird on a joyful journey through every kind of swing imaginable in this playful picture book, brought to life with a unique, interactive reading format! What kind of swing is it, Ladybird? Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? One that comes with a big hug or a sweet‑smelling flower? Follow Ladybird as she tries out all sorts of swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There’s a friendship swing, a rainbow swing, a swing that dips deep underwater and another that soars high into the sky. There’s even a sleepy swing that invites dreamy yawns . . . and one that proves to be just a little bit risky. Designed in a dynamic vertical format that mirrors the motion of swinging, this book encourages young readers to turn, tilt and explore the page in surprising ways. And at the end, a special gatefold swings open to reveal the most exciting discovery

「一起成為『至高五杖』，去看夕陽吧！」 將兩人的約定深藏胸中，威爾與青梅竹馬愛爾法利亞一同來到利加甸魔法學院就學。 兩人結識形形色色的魔導士。在學院生活中，愛爾法利亞的魔法才華受到認可，統領魔法世界的「塔」隨即派人招攬。 另一方面威爾發現自己毫無資質，被迫與少女分離。於是絕望的少年決心拿起劍。 「我要登上『塔』……前往愛爾菲身邊。」 在獨尊「杖」的魔法至上主義世界，「異端」之劍於此誕生！ 超人氣漫畫前傳，由原作者親筆描寫的至高輕小說，揭開序幕！ ©2024 Fujino Omori Illustration ©Yunagi ／ SB Creative Corp.©Fujino Omori, Toshi Aoi/Kodansha★日本熱銷100萬部，改編動畫的超人氣漫畫前傳。 ★由原作者大森藤ノ親自創作。 ★劍與魔法的奇幻學園故事！

還在為畫圖表浪費時間排版嗎？本書帶你進入「純文字畫圖」的高效境界！本書從零開始，帶你無痛建置開發環境，並熟練掌握基礎語法。只要敲敲鍵盤，就能瞬間生成精準的流程圖，完美適應這個強調敏捷與 Vibe Coding 的開發世代，讓圖表跟程式碼一樣能輕鬆進行版本控制。 ★ Mermaid 圖表繪製實戰指南 ★ 環境建置與基本語法結構 ★ 流程圖：節點形狀、連結線條、子圖 ★ 序列圖：訊息傳遞、控制流程、進階功能 ★ 類別圖：類別關係與進階用法 ★ 狀態圖：複合狀態與進階功能 ★ ER 圖：關係與基數設定 ★ 看板／使用者旅程圖／需求圖 ★ 甘特圖：任務設定與進階功能 ★ 進階分析圖：象限圖、桑基圖、雷達圖、樹狀圖 ★ 架構設計：架構圖、區塊圖、C4 模型 ★ 整合與進階：主題樣式、Mermaid CLI、XY 圖表、ZenUML、平台整合這本書更是你的軟體工程「圖表軍火庫」。我們深入解析物件導向設計必備的類別圖、展示系統通訊的序列圖，以及精準掌握生命週期的狀態圖。針對資料庫設計師，更詳細拆解 ER 圖的關聯與基數設定。短短幾行語法，就能把複雜的系統邏輯與資料結構表達得清清楚楚，徹底消滅團隊的溝通代溝！這不僅是工程師必讀，更是 PM 與架構師的案頭寶典。想追蹤專案或優化體驗？書中教你輕鬆寫出甘特圖、看板與使用者旅程圖。針對進階商業分析，更收錄少見的桑基圖、雷達圖與象限圖。資深大架構師也別錯過專闢的 C4 模型 與架構區塊圖章節，從底層邏輯到高階架構，一本幫你全面打通！掌握圖表後，我們教你將 Mermaid 發揮到極致。學習自訂專屬的主題樣式，或是透過 Mermaid CLI 將畫圖流程自動化，無縫整合進專案建置與 CI/CD 流程中。書中更獨家收錄 XY 圖表、ZenUML 語法，以及各大協作平台的高階整合技巧。現在就丟掉滑鼠，享受「Text-to-Diagram」的純粹寫碼樂趣吧！

The sixth magical book in the sparkling unicorn-adventure series. It's the day of the Magical Unicorn Show and Claudia is excited to watch Chai and the other unicorns perform. But - oh no! - she and her friends have missed the flying bus! How will they ever get there in time? Find out in this whizzy airborne adventure, filled with unicorn acrobatics, sparkling skies, and zooming skates.

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

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