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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！

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo's punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone? Nana's band Blast is taking off in a big way--from sold-out club dates to potential record deals. But despite all their amazing successes, Nana still feels the threat of Trapnest looming over her. So when Hachi wants to drag Nana to a Trapnest concert in the not-so-secret hope that it will lead to a reconciliation with Ren, she isn't sure if she's ready to see him, let alone if she wants him back. What she does know is that when the Trapnest bassist starts to put the mo

Help your students develop the skills to succeed in Cambridge IGCSE™ Literature in English. The Student’s Book provides an ideal companion to the Cambridge IGCSE™ (9–1) and O Level Literature in English syllabuses (0475, 0992, 2010) for examination from 2028, giving students the tools to explore set texts and analyse unseen texts with confidence.

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.

【本書特色】分享在 Github 獲得 2,300 stars 的大數據 Side Project――FinMind，並一步步帶領讀者從 0 開始，打造專屬於自己的大數據 Side Project。不同於僅止於教學示範的 Side Project，FinMind 是少數經過實際使用者驗證、長期維運的資料服務，完整呈現資料工程從架構設計、系統實作，到產品化與穩定營運的全流程。讀者不只學會「怎麼做」，更能理解 為什麼要這樣做。【你將學到】資料工程實戰?使用分散式架構蒐集證交所、櫃買中心、期交所等股市資料，?並以容器化技術建構爬蟲、API、資料庫與訊息佇列服務。低成本雲端部署?單月約 5 美金 即可運行完整系統，?一站式管理多台分散式機器與服務。產品化與迭代流程?從單元測試、CI/CD 到 API 上線，?建立可持續維護與擴充的資料產品。監控與視覺化?建立專屬資料儀表板，並以業界主流監控工具掌握系統狀態。

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered cast

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

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

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.

╲滿級分快速攻略╱ 重點總整理 + 歷次試題解析 ☑ 結合運算思維與演算法的基本觀念 ☑ 章節架構清晰，涵蓋APCS考試重點 ☑ 備有相關模擬試題，幫助釐清重點觀念 ☑ 詳細解析APCS程式設計觀念題與實作題 APCS為Advanced Placement Computer Science的英文縮寫，是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效，其檢測成績可作為國內多所資訊相關科系個人申請入學的參考資料。 APCS考試類型包括：程式設計觀念題及程式設計實作題。在程式設計觀念題是以單選題的方式進行測驗，以運算思維、問題解決與程式設計概念測試為主。測驗題型包括程式運行追蹤、程式填空、程式除錯、程式效能分析及基礎觀念理解等。而程式設計觀念題的考試重點包括：程式設計基本觀念、輸出入指令、資料型態、常數與變數、全域及區域、流程控制、迴圈、函式、遞迴、陣列與矩陣、結構、自定資料型態及檔案，也包括基礎演算法及簡易資料結構，例如：佇列、堆疊、串列、樹狀、排序、搜尋。在程式設計實作題以撰寫完整程式或副程式為主，可自行選擇以C、C++、Java、Python撰寫程式。 本書的實作題以C語言來進行問題分析及程式實作。實作題的解答部份可分為四大架構：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明。在「解題重點分析」單元中知道本實作題的程式設計重點、解題技巧、變數功能及演算法，此單元會配合適當的程式碼輔助解說，來降低學習者的障礙。 同時也可以參考附錄的內容來幫助自己熟悉APCS的測試環境。此外，為了讓學習者以較簡易的環境撰寫程式，本書所有程式以Dev C++的IDE進行程式的編輯、編譯與執行。希望透過本書的課程安排與訓練，可以讓學習者培養出以C語言應試APCS的實戰能力。 【目標讀者】 ◆ 欲申請大學資訊相關科系的高中職生 ◆ 對程式語言有興趣的學習者 ◆ 想客觀檢測自己程式設計能力的人 APCS為Advanced Placement Computer Science的英文縮寫，是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效，其檢測成績可作為國內多所資訊相關科系個人申請入學的參考資料。本書的實作題以C語言來進行問題分析及程式實作。實作題的解答部份可分為四大架構：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

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?

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掌握Tableau，以資料分析驅動決策，發掘真正的商業洞見！ 在資料主導決策的時代，面對AI與自動化分析，光有資料、只會做圖表還不夠； 更重要的是，如何判斷資料是否可靠，並將分析轉化為真正有價值的洞見。 本書以Tableau為核心，帶你活用統計模型，驗證分析的可信度，讓資料不只「看起來合理」，而且有依據、有說服力、可以信任。 從統計顯著性、信賴區間到視覺化實務，協助你用科學方法解讀資料，做出更精準的決策。 無論是資料分析師、商業決策者，或希望提升資料判斷力的職場工作者，這本書都能幫助你將分析結果轉化為行動與影響力。 ------------------------------------------------ 「本書涵蓋了你開始在Tableau中運用統計所需的一切。Ethan清楚地帶領讀者了解背後的原理與實作的方法，非常精彩！」―Lorna Brown Data School教練，The Information Lab UK 「這本書結合了Tableau的統計分析功能與資料視覺化的強大表現，為讀者提供一套深入探索資料的有力工具。」 ―Christopher Gardner 商業智慧分析主任，密西根大學 在這個以資料驅動的時代，理解統計模型已成為進行有效分析與決策的關鍵。無論是剛入門的新手，還是經驗豐富的使用者，本書都能為您提供必要基礎知識，使您能夠掌握並靈活運用Tableau中使用各種統計模型，在運用模型時更具信心，讓您的分析成果與洞見更容易在組織內獲得認同與採納。 隨著人工智慧不斷促使各行各業產生變革，善用統計模型的能力早已從加分條件，轉變為不可或缺的基本技能。掌握這項能力，將幫助您充分釋放資料的潛能，並透過解讀與應用模型產出的洞見，使您始終保持領先地位。 無論您是資料分析愛好者、資料分析師，還是商業專業人士，本書都將帶來實用技巧與專業信心，協助您在快速變動的資料分析領域中游刃有餘、應對自如。 在本書中，您將會學習到： •在Tableau中建立基礎的統計模型 •驗證分析結果的統計顯著性 •計算並解讀信賴區間 •將統計融入資料視覺化的最佳技巧 •使用R和Python，整合Tableau與外部的分析工具 #Tableau #資料分析 #統計模型 #資料視覺化 #決策分析

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.

The first title in an exciting new search-and-find series that blends history with fantasyCross the moat, pass through the gatehouse, and dodge flying arrows as you journey back in time on a search-and-find history adventure!Blaze the Dragon guides you through the fascinating world of medieval times—where lords, ladies, and even wizards roam. Discover how castles were built, how knights fought, and the secrets of magic and medicine.From the grand fortress of Dragon Castle to the bustling castle kitchens, the dark dungeon, and beyond the castle walls to noble hunting grounds, there are 12 illustrated scenes to search and 10 medieval characters to spot in every location.Written by a real castle steward and told by a real dragon, this book will spark curiosity in the youngest squires.

★ 《紐約時報》暢銷作家Jennette McCurdy，萬眾矚目首部長篇小說！★ 席捲 2026 歐美文壇，最具爭議、最赤裸的「少女慾望」剖析。主角Waldo是一名17歲的少女。她飢渴、衝動、孤獨、充滿憤怒，卻也無比敏銳。她最渴望的目標，是她的寫作老師—柯基先生 (Mr. Korgy)。柯基先生是一個有妻小、有貸款、夢想早已萎縮、挺著小腹的中年男人。沃多不知道自己為何想要他。是因為他的熱情？人生經驗？還是因為他懂那些她不懂的書與電影？或者更單純：在所有人都無視她的世界裡，柯基先生是唯一「看見」她的人。如果你也曾在愛中迷失，如果你也曾為了被看見而付出昂貴代價，這本書寫給每一個受過傷、卻依然渴望著什麼的靈魂。From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sad, funny, thrilling novel about sex, consumerism, class, desire, loneliness, the internet, rage, intimacy, power, and the (oftentimes misguided) lengths we'll go to in order to get what we want.Waldo is ravenous. Horny. Blunt. Naive. Wise. Impulsive. Lonely. Angry. Forceful. Hurting. Perceptive. Endlessly wanting. And the thing she wants most of all: Mr. Korgy, her creative writing teacher with the wife and the kid and the mortgage and the growing paunch. She doesn't know why she wants him. Is it his passion? His life experience? The fact that he knows books and films and things that she doesn't? Or is it

Henry doesn't think anyone appreciates his unusual art, but one night everything changes... Henry is an artist, a master sculptor and . . . a dog. Unfortunately, his self-made pieces, in all their sculptural forms, are often tossed in the bin without even being noticed! But Henry never gives up on his art until, one day, an unexpected somebody finally falls in love with his work and at last Henry has his moment to shine.

本套書包含以下10本--Narwhal: Unicorn of the SeaNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.Super Narwhal and Jelly JoltHappy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal’s superhero alter-ego is revealed, and Narwhal enlists Jelly to help figure out what their superpower is. Next, Narwhal helps a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship and the power of believing in yourself and others through this irresistible duo.Peanut Butter and JellyNarwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even want to change their name to . . . that's right . . . Peanut

The band is excited for the Maestro's performance in the fourth book of this laugh out loud series starring four musical instruments in their first year at Band Camp! Zook can't contain himself when world renowned composer Maestro Talenti graces the camp with his presence. Zook's big dream is to be the first kazoo to ever be featured in a symphony orchestra, and with the Maestro arriving he sees an opportunity to make that a reality. But much to Zook's disappointment, the Maestro turns out to be a total snob; he scoffs at the mere suggestion that a kazoo could ever join him on stage. Can the group help Zook convince the Maestro that he can play in tune?

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of the City Spies, takes the lead when his sister disappears in Istanbul. Determined to save the family of one of their own, the team risks discovery as their search leads them to Rome. Meanwhile, there's been intel that seems to threaten the royal wedding about to take place in Westminster, bringing the team back to the UK on an official case for MI6. With so much security all over the city, it's harder than ever for the City Spies to go unnoticed. Will their skills be up to the task?

Join Bluey and Bingo in this push-and-pull book and help them find all the critters! From witchetty grubs to butterflies, this interactive format is perfect for little Bluey fans. Slide the scroll bar, pull the tab and spin the wheel to discover what bugs are hiding in this book!“Hello, itchitty grubs!” Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: A Big Pop-Up BookBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Toys: A Touch-and-Feel playbookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

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This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

「軟體開發者與資料科學家必備的實戰資源！Ali以深厚技術與清晰教學，手把手帶你用FastAPI打造可上線的生成式AI服務，從實作中保持領先地位。」 ―Joe Rowe，Applied Data Science Partners技術保證與合規主管 「這是一本極實用的生成式AI入門書籍，詳盡說明如何打造真正能運作的服務，非常適合當成邁入 AI 開發領域的首選書籍。」 ―Julian Brendel，Vitol資深Python開發者 準備好要用生成式AI打造真正可上線的應用程式了嗎？ 本書以實作為核心，教你如何運用FastAPI網頁框架來設計與部署AI服務。你將學到如何整合模型，處理文字、圖像、音訊與影片，並讓服務與資料庫、檔案系統、網站與API自然串接。無論你是網頁開發者、資料科學家，還是DevOps工程師，本書提供的範例、工具與策略，都能幫你打造高效、可隨需擴展、能即時提供服務的AI應用程式。 作者Alireza Parandeh透過清楚的解說與實際範例來介紹身分驗證、並行、快取，同時結合向量庫的檢索增強生成（RAG）技術。你將學會如何檢驗AI輸出品質、提升效能，以及保護微服務的最佳做法，並利用Docker來部署容器，在雲端自信啟動你的AI應用程式。 • 建立可與資料庫、檔案系統、網站及API互動的AI服務。 • 管理並行的AI工作與長時間運行的任務。 • 透過WebSockets與伺服器傳送事件（SSE），以串流形式傳送AI生成的結果。 • 使用身分驗證、內容過濾、限流與速率限制機制來保護服務。 • 透過快取、批次處理與微調技術強化AI效能。 Alireza Parandeh 是獲得英國工程委員會（UK Engineering Council）認證的特許工程師（Chartered Engineer），也是微軟與Google認證的開發者、資料工程師與資料科學家。 #FastAPI #生成式AI #AI服務/應用開發 #RAG #Docker部署AI #Context-rich AI

An Indigenous hunter laments the decline in the flying squirrel population and reflects on how animals perceive the world. In a drought-stricken cyberpunk anytown, kids revolt against the grown-ups only to face off with stray dogs over water. During late-night diving sessions, a researcher encounters a mysterious group of ocean-dwelling people with gills. In an overpopulated future, marrying an AI spouse will raise a human's credit score. A man follows the trail of an extinct leopard, seeking to unravel a metafictional mystery left behind by his late wife. This anthology showcases cutting-edge works on ecological themes by essential and emerging Taiwanese authors, revealing the vitality of their engagements with environmental crises. Taiwan is a biodiversity hotspot and geopolitical flashpoint, home to both Indigenous peoples and settlers. The pieces collected in A Taiwanese Ecoliterature Reader give voice to this human and more-than-human diversity, telling tales that are disturbing y

The hit danmei/Boys' Love novels (originally released in Chinese) that inspired animation and the comic/manhua—also available from Seven Seas!In an ancient China where magic has been nearly extinguished, two young men must work together to prevent the destruction of all life. (Takes place in the same universe as Legend of Exorcism.)Once, ancient China was brimming with magic...but three hundred years ago, the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth dried up in the Silence of All Magic. Hundreds of years with no spiritual qi have allowed resentment to build unchecked, and it’s only a matter of time before calamity descends and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. Once-powerful exorcists have done their best to preserve their legacy in the centuries since, but now only one remains: Chen Xing, now tasked with venturing out into the war-torn world to prevent the impending apocalypse.Chen Xing’s sole magical ability is the heart lamp, a supernatural light source that’s supposed to

一九二〇年代，合眾國數一數二的大都會普羅凱納克。在禁酒法徹底落實的「前」酒吧工作的少年桑迦，過著貧窮卻也安分守己的生活。只要最珍惜的、獨一無二的妹妹在身邊，日子就能過下去。事情本應如此──「嗨，垂頭喪氣的小哥。發生什麼不開心的事了嗎？」自稱真紅的一名黑手黨男性成員，出現在頹喪不已的桑迦面前。為了達成目的而加入「白蛇堂」的桑迦，開始在真紅手下協助他進行各項工作，卻也在不知不覺中，被深深紮根在大都會深處的黑暗誘惑──從名曲〈SHANTI〉誕生，震撼人心的黑暗奇幻作品！ © 2024 Shinano Sano Illustration © 2024 Nigata Ammon / Supervised by wotaku SB Creative Corp. ★YouTube觀看次數突破一千五百萬超人氣歌曲小說化！★在深深的絕望裡祈求救贖，衝擊人性的黑暗奇幻故事！★Shanti Happy Candy！不夜城的混沌誘惑，你能抵抗嗎？

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's journey, following his father to the end of the world, has reached a new level of intensity! He's gathered friends who adventure alongside him, explored a whole lot of the world, and helped a ton of people. What's next? What in the world is Enderman?!

A deliciously thrilling new novel about a mysterious threat that puts targets on the backs of a group of roommates, from the author behind the "darkly funny, hilariously twisty, and completely charming" (Jennifer Close, New York Times bestselling author) Swiped. Kirby Cornell needs a break--particularly from her crumbling apartment in a sleepy town that is only known for serial killer in the '90s, her dead-end job, her sleazy landlord, her sloppy housemates, and, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message in their old group chat pops up from ex-roommate Esme: "Everyone in the group chat will die." The threat isn't the most disconcerting part of this--it's the fact that Esme died a year ago. With his signature "plot twists and wicked" (Margarita Montimore, USA TODAY bestselling author) prose, L.M. Chilton proves that he is a wickedly entertaining author to look out for.