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America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Mallory and Claudia are helping Stacey unpack from her move back to Stoneybrook when they find an antique trunk in the McGills' attic. Stacey doesn't want the dusty thing, so she gives the trunk to Mallory... who finds an old diary in the bottom of it.The diary once belonged to Sophie, a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s. As Mallory reads deep into Sophie's diary, she discovers a mystery. There may be ghosts that haunt Stacey's house!The Baby-sitters have one big mystery on their hands to solve. Because Stacey's house isn't big enough for her, her mom... and a family of ghosts!

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Ice Age on a frozen adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! The Ice Age is super cool...for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the magic tree house whisks them back to the time of cave bears, early humans, and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure--not even a sabertooth! For the first time in graphic novel--live the adventure again with new full-color vibrant art that brings the magic to life!

FOREWORDAt the beginning of 2024, I was invited to contribute to a project focused on women who engage in futures thinking and foresight. As a cornerstone of the project, a seminarwas planned to celebrateInternational Women’s Day. In preparation for the event, a vibrant exchange unfolded in a WhatsApp group. Participants, including myself, posed questions, suggested sessions, and explored shared concerns and interests. The following were some of the questions raised:• Why do so many people, who agree with the principles of feminism, hesitate to identify themselves as feminists?• What does feminism signify in 2024?• How should we define it?• Can individuals of genders other than women be feminists?• Is feminism still relevant, or is it considered passé?• Does the concept of feminism require rebranding?• Should we discuss feminism in the singular or feminismS in the plural?• Are we now closer to achieving the central feminist vision of an equitable

The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, Leopold found the seven puffy-boxed VHS tapes of its one, and perhaps only, season in a box of her things headed for the trash.... Sunderworld became a primary escape through some of the bleakest stretches of his childhood. In the midst of grief, he was happy only when immersed in Sunder.Leopold Berry is a teenager living in Los Angeles with his blowhard father. Leopold’s mother died when he was twelve and was the source of her son’s love both for LA and for movie magic. Since her passing, much of his life has been spent avoiding disappointing his father and obsessing over his favorite TV show—a 1990s kids’ fantasy series called Sunderworld. To call Sunderworld a cult favorite is generous. As far as Leopold knows, he and his best friend Emmet are the only people in the

Fantasy meets crime caper in the first book of a landmark, enduringly popular epic series about a roguish group of conmen, which George R. R. Martin has called "fresh, original, and engrossing . . . gorgeously realized." An orphan's life is harsh--and often short--in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young Locke Lamora dodges relentless danger, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentlemen Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld's most feared ruler. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game--or die trying.

There has been a recent surge of interest in the genus Begonia in the Philippines, resulting in many new species being discovered and described. This book brings together the work of taxonomists and enthusiasts to showcase the delicate beauty of these wonderful rainforest plants, covering 124 of the 167 species currently known from the archipelago.

In this fifth book in the Stitch Head series, a terrible beast roams the town of Grubbers Nubbin every night, looking for food. Can Stitch Head and the others solve this monstrous mystery? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout. The orphans at Castle Grotteskew are running riot ... and getting hungry. With no food in the castle, Stitch Head and Arabella head down to Grubbers Nubbin to see what they can pilfer, but there they encounter a terrifying, savage beast. Could one of Professor Erasmus's creations be on the loose? Features black-and-white gothic-inspired illustrations throughout.

The Forgotten Creation (Stitch Head #1)The Pirate's Eye (Stitch Head #2)The Ghost of Grotteskew (Stitch Head #3)The Spider's Lair (Stitch Head #4)The Beast of Grubbers Nubbin (Stitch Head #5)Edward Scissorhands meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this action-packed and not-so-scary chapter book series!A mad professor with a penchant for perfection . . . . The professor’s monstrous creations, tossed aside and left to fend for themselves in the creepy castle . . . . And Stitch Head—the forgotten one with a heart of gold, who is determined to save them all.Join Stitch Head and an endearing cast of misfits in this humorous, gothic-inspired adventure of friendship, community, and discovering where you truly belong.

"A beautiful tale of loss and adjustment; for those who have never had to leave home, perhaps a lesson in insight and empathy. Highly recommended." — School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)"Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic." — Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)A poignant story about a displaced family making a home in the aftermath of war.​We used to live in a big city. In our apartment window was a star-shaped lamp, shining through the cold. I could recognize home from far away. But then the war began, and we left for another country. Everything is different here—the food, the language, even Mom and me. Today Mom bought us a package of scissors, glue, and cardboard. Can we make this place feel a little more like home? Narrated by a young refugee, A Star Shines Through illustrates the long process of healing with an evocative palette of blues and yellows. This resonant book shows how making art can create a sense of hope and belonging, even in a new and different place.

這本趣味的指南在探索AI與資料科學領域的奇妙世界方面，具有以下特點，並獲得學界和業界的推薦：◆全面性：涵蓋從數據收集到機器學習模型構建的全過程，適合初學者和進階學習者。◆工具應用：重點介紹Python及其他主要工具的應用，這些工具是當今AI與資料科學必不可少的基礎。◆學界推薦：來自頂尖學術界專家的推薦，確保本書內容的學術性和專業性。◆業界推薦：專業資訊人士的推薦，證明本書在實際應用和職場技能需求的價值。◆實際案例和習題：提供豐富的實際案例和習題，有助於讀者從理論到實踐的無縫過渡，加深對知識的理解和應用能力。本書的特點使得這本指南不僅適合想要建立堅實基礎並深入研究AI與資料科學的新手，也適合希望在這些領域中追求更高專業水準的進階學習者。無論是學術研究還是商業應用，這本書都將成為讀者實現卓越的重要工具書。書籍推薦人：伽碩企業有限公司附設職業訓練中心執行長 郭明洽銘傳大學資訊科技與管理學程教授 尹邦嚴前仁寶電腦財務主管、法藍瓷行政主管、中強光電營運主管、國巨稽核主管 鄭穎臨日本東京農工大學 感染症未來疫学研究センター 特任助理教授 林立云王致遠 藥師國際商業機器股份有限公司 IBM 工程師 陳尚瑋優貝克股份有限公司資料工程師 吳俊毅

【書籍特點】★量化交易基礎，資產配置量化☆阿爾法量化，貝塔量化，另類量化★量化交易的策略及實戰，巴菲特的量化交易策略☆量化交易策略的邏輯與設計★因數建模，凱利公式與倉位計算，夏普比率，彼得·林奇多因數量化交易☆米倫坎普量化交易策略★量化交易策略的程式開發☆監督學習，無監督學習，深度學習★量化交易中的重要問題，低風險策略☆GPT在量化交易中的應用【內容簡介】ChatGPT從天而降，這讓廣大投資者可以更加方便地使用各類程式設計工具。當工具的使用門檻迅速降低時，掌握量化交易的底層邏輯就成了重中之重。量化交易的世界裡，每位投資者選擇的交易策略是差別很大的，具體可以概括成5種交易策略：基本面量化、資產配置量化、阿爾法量化、貝塔量化和另類量化。本書將這5種交易策略都用實戰演練，我們可以看到世界級投資大師們留下的足跡。把投資當作「數學」來研究的時候，投資就不再是一門無法預測的藝術。市場變化的背後應當有其數學邏輯，這也是筆者一直強調的「在投資中，底層思維邏輯最重要，而具體的工具不重要」的原因。使用GPT及Python的結合，再加上五大量化交易策略，讀者們可以勇於嘗試不同的交易策略，看看哪個最適合自己，用時間來錢滾錢，才是達到財富自由的唯一道路。

Darkness Will Bind Them… watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime Video J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings on the Second Age of Middle-earth, collected for the first time in one volume. Guided by the Dark Lord Sauron, the Elves of Eregion forge the Rings of Power.Yet in secret he has begun building the Barad-dûr in Mordor, and here, in the fires of Mount Doom, he makes the One Ring. Seeking to rule Middle-earth, Sauron begins to wage terrible war upon them. On the island-kingdom of Númenor, the Men of the West become mighty, building great ships to increase their influence throughout Middle-earth.But as their power grows, the seed of their downfall is sown. Only by uniting in alliance with the Elves can they hope to overcome Sauron. Adhering to ‘The Tale of Years’ timeline in The Lord of the Rings, Brian Sibley assembles a new chronicle of Middle-earth, a tragic tale of pride, envy and downfall told substantially in the words of J.R.R.Tolkien from the various published

In this spellbinding, lavishly illustrated story that Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney calls "wildly imaginative and totally terrifying," two unlikely friends face down their worst fears in order to stop their small town--and themselves--from disappearing. Levi and Kat are about to discover a very dark side to their neighborhood. Nothing ever seems out of place in the safe, suburban town of Cowslip Grove. Lawns are neatly mowed, sidewalks are tidy, and the sounds of ice cream trucks fill the air. But now . . . kids have been going missing--except no one even realizes it, because no one remembers them. Not their friends. Not their teachers. Not even their families. But Levi and Kat do remember, and suddenly only they can see why everyone is in terrible danger when the night air rolls in. Now it is up to Levi and Kat to fight it and save the missing kids before it swallows the town whole.

Join in and help the busy zookeeper in this playful, interactive flap book!Can you help the busy zookeeper to look after the animals? Join in and use the flaps to feed the chimpanzees, clean the elephant house, and feed the baby aardvark. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan GreenThe Busy Day series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Busy Day series:AstronautAthleteBuilderChefDoctorFarmerFather ChristmasFirefighterFootballerMechanicPolice OfficerTeacherTrain DriverVet

Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moominhouse. Moomintroll is searching the Moominhouse for a string for his kite. He spots a red string .. . but where does it lead? Join Moomintroll as he follows the string past Snufkin playing a tune, Snorkmaiden swinging on a trapeze and Little My sliding down the stairs.Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Moominhouse is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley. If you like this book, join Moomintroll as he tiptoes through rooms in In the Lighthouse, the next lift-the-flap shaped board book in this series!

Come and explore with the Moomins in this brand-new story in a book shaped like the Moomin Lighthouse. Moomintroll has found a trail of mysterious footprints in the Lighthouse . .. but where do they end? Join Moomintroll as he follows the footprints through dark rooms and spooky corridors, past Sniff, Snufkin and even a group of fizzing Hattifatteners. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors.There are all kinds of amazing things to find!With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, In the Lighthouse is the perfect introduction for little ones to Tove Jansson's world of Moominvalley. If you like this book, don't forget to join Moomintroll in In the Moominhouse, the first lift-the-flap board book in this series!

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Anya's friendship scheme seems to be taking a turn for the better in the aftermath of the failed hijacking. Meanwhile, Operation Strix and Loid's true identity are in danger--a mole has been uncovered, but not before they went underground!

FIVE BOOKS IN ONE! Ignite your child’s love of reading with this collection of Level 2 readers featuring kids’ favorite ocean animals.Get up close to a toothy shark. Leap into the air with a dolphin. Venture into the deep with some funny-looking sea monsters, mosey along with a manatee, and ooh and ahh over the cutest baby sea turtles! Kids will love diving into the world of their favorite marine animals in these engaging books written especially for new readers.Packed with fun facts, dazzling photography, and a quiz to reinforce the content of the book, each of the five titles in this collection will help beginning readers develop ease and confidence in their reading as they discover where these animals live, what they eat, and the fascinating traits that make them unique.

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It's bathtime in the bear household... but the little bears aren't quite ready for a wash! Behind each fluffy flap in this cute book you'll find a mischievous bear cub making a great big mess... before all the bears are revealed together in the bath on the last page. With adorable illustrations and lots of fun surprises, this is a perfect book to share with babies and toddlers.

今天，Suki Cat 穿上太空衣，準備飛向月球！剛降落，她便發現一位遇到麻煩的外星人被困在飛船裡，需要幫助。Suki 能否運用勇氣與智慧，順利完成救援？本書以厚頁搭配耐用滑軌設計，孩子可透過推、拉、旋轉機關推進情節，親手參與太空冒險。色彩鮮明的插圖與韻律感十足的文字適合大聲朗讀，不僅提升閱讀趣味，也能在互動中培養專注力與手眼協調能力。Meet Suki Cat – a brand new 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 Astronaut, Suki Cat puts on her spacesuit and zooms to the moon! But as she lands, she spots an alien in trouble. He’s stuck in his spaceship and needs help! Can Suki come to the rescue?From astronaut to dancer, 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 narrati

With an increasing concern of personal data privacy in Hong Kong and around the world, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong publishes this third edition of Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide on Compliance to provide practical guidance on the law of privacy, and the ways to protect personal data in everyday life.This third edition will guide readers through the recent developments of personal data privacy in the local, regional and global contexts with updates on recent Administrative Appeals Board and Court decisions, and investigation reports and materials from the PCPD. In addition, some most-concerned issues are discussed, such as ethical development and use of AI, the collection and use of personal data by employers during COVID-19, data protection under work-from-home arrangements, data security measures for ICT systems, guidelines on doxxing offences and data breach handling. This book will certainly provide readers a

A laugh-out-loud new illustrated chapter book series celebrating the roller coaster highs and lows of life in a second grade classroom.Buddy has a good feeling about second grade. He knows where to go, his best friend is in his class, and he's ready for a great year. And then Bea shows up--new, tardy, and showing off brand new stitches. Buddy was not expecting Bea.Bea's fast talking and upside-down thinking leave Buddy feeling buzzy--and with his hair full of mayonnaise. How will he and Bea ever figure out how to get along in the same classroom community?

Wanda's a star! Or at least she thinks she is . . .In this modern-day fable in graphic novel form, Wanda calls her brother and sister her “fans,” keeps up with all the celebrity news, and never ever misses a chance to share a selfie. She’s ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is but all people are interested in is...her floppy dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame, fandom, and social media where friendship and family triumph.

Cat's out of the bag! In this fourth hijinks-filled adventure, Squash and Ginny are preparing for another mission when Magnus suddenly arrives in search of the Staff of Knowledge. Much to everyone's surprise, it's not in the Spirit World--it's in the Human World!With Fern and Lotus's help, Squash and Ginny locate the staff right away. But before they can return it to Magnus, Squash tries to conjure snacks (obviously), accidentally triggering a massive power surge that causes the orbs to disperse throughout the Human World. The orbs are now lost, and the squad must retrieve them before mysterious forces get to them first!Praise for Susie Yi"Look no further for PAWSSIBLY the sweetest book on the shelf!"--Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series"Lovers of cuteness will delight in this adorable kitty adventure."--Jim Benton, author of the Catwad series"A story to treasure, full of kindness in a magical world."--Kirkus Reviews

工業控制系統安全解析 深入OT技術與攻防實作 本書專注於工業控制系統安全，內容涵蓋操作技術（Operational Technology, OT）的多個方面。OT是工業控制系統的核心，包括 ICS（工業控制系統）、PLC（可編程邏輯控制器）、DCS（分散式控制系統）、HMI（人機介面）與 SCADA（監控與資料收集系統）等眾多元素。本書從煉化廠的製程視角，探討工控系統的底層協定，並將場域模擬成靶機，利用 Python 程式進行靶機攻擊，進而反思藍軍的防禦概念。 ❑ 第一單元：工業控制 這一單元將深入介紹工業控制系統的各個部分，從 OT 安全到具體的控制系統元件，如 ICS、DCS、SCADA 及 PLC。學習內容包括 PLC 階梯圖、AB 接點操作，並解釋各種專業術語的差異性以及如何使用 NodeMCU 進行模擬。此外，還將涉及到工控領域的通訊協定，包括 Modbus、OPC UA、S7Comm、IEC-104、DNP3 等協定的訊框分析。 ❑ 第二單元：煉製石化廠域 本單元介紹煉製石化廠的操作過程，從蒸餾工場、裂解工場到油氣純化等 16 種不同的操作工場，以及油槽區的基礎知識。此部分同時探討工場的工業控制架構。 ❑ 第三單元：藍軍與紅軍 在此單元學習 ICS 的網路入侵檢測技術及針對協定的攻擊方法，包括分析著名的網路攻擊案例。此外，還將介紹如何使用 Shodan 和鍾馗之眼 ZoomEye 等工具來偵測潛在的安全風險，並強調作為一名優秀的藍軍的重要概念：知己知彼。 ❑ 第四單元：實作 最後，本書透過從 Lab1 到 Lab10 的系列實驗，帶領讀者完成 STRIDE 模型的攻防學習，實際應用前面單元的理論知識。本書提供線上觀看影像檔，可以先預覽後，再對照本書進行實作。書本的文字說明結合影像，學習上會比較順手。 透過這本書的學習，讀者能夠全面了解並掌握工業控制系統的安全操作與防護策略，為在高風險工業環境中的安全保護打下基礎。 目標讀者 a.石化資安專題的高中、大專學生 b.從資訊安全到工控安全的跨領域學習者 c.針對工控與資安領域的碩博士生 d.有志進入油水電的資訊與程控人員 e.對工控安全有興趣的人 ☑ 本書為成功大學【石化資安實務專題】指定用書 專業推薦 工控安全是跨領域的人才，本書介紹了機電系應具備的 SCADA、DCS、PLC 等工控系統的運作基本原理，還結

This book tells the truly unique life story of Dr. John Maeda, a visionary leader in multiple fields and recipient of a City University of Hong Kong Honorary Doctorate. The book discusses Dr. Maeda’s most interesting experiences, from his childhood at his parents’ tofu factory in Seattle to his days as an MIT professor, a pioneering digital artist, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and more. It is suitable for readers interested in art, design, technology, artificial intelligence, and theAsian immigrant family experience in the United States.

AI助攻！搭配ChatGPT學習效率加倍！ ★提供用書教師相關的教學資源★ 【資料結構】(Data Structures)是資訊科學領域中的基礎課程，多數資訊相關科系的研究所入學考試會將之列入考科，而諸如高考三級、地方特考、司法特考、鐵路考試中的資訊類別考試亦會將之列入考科，因此選擇一本觀念正確、條理清晰且掌握命題趨勢的書籍是很重要的。 本書以實例演練為導向，漸進式的學習架構，詳盡解說各種資料結構，期能帶領讀者了解其中的精髓，進而具備開發大型程式的功力。此外，為了因應未來報考資訊相關科系的研究所或準備國家考試，本書精選題型多元的考題，並融入相關章節、隨堂練習與學習評量，建議讀者勤加練習。 AI助攻 *使用【ChatGPT】輔助學習資料結構，例如查詢理論與實作、上傳圖片解題、出題練習、撰寫程式、優化與除錯、與其它程式語言互相轉換等，這些技巧大多不限定於ChatGPT，也可以靈活運用在【Microsoft Copilot】、【Google Gemini】等AI助理。 *本書是以C語言進行實作，讀者可以自行使用ChatGPT轉換成Python、C++、C#、Java等程式語言。 *ChatGPT相關內容統一放在本書最後一章，希望讀者以學會資料結構為主，而使用ChatGPT為輔，同時不會干擾到學習或上課的節奏。 考題觀摩 收錄研究所入學考試與資訊類別國家考試的精選考題，增加實例演練經驗，提升即戰力。

Written and vetted by educators and aligned with math standards, discover the ultimate Pre-Kindergarten math workbook from America's #1 educational bestseller. It’s fun to be smart! From the brand that’s loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Workbook: Pre-Kindergarten Math is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce essential math concepts that prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. The workbook includes kid-friendly explanations and targeted support throughout, plus an illustrated glossary and additional resources in the back. Books comes withStickersProgress mapCompletion certificateMini Smart Card question-and-answer deckConcepts featured in Pre-KCounting & ComparingSorting & MatchingShapes & PatternsOrder & PositionConcepts featured in KAdding & SubtractingMeasuring & SortingFlat & Solid ShapesOrder & PositionConcepts included in 1st GradeAddition & Subtraction StrategiesCounting &am

Explore the enchanting animal kingdom with a twist in this magical book. Children will discover lots of fun facts about fascinating animals in this interactive book. Simply spin the wheel on each right-hand side page and reveal the cutest animal families. A great first introduction to the animal world!

Explore the enchanting animal kingdom with a twist in this magical book. Children will discover lots of fun facts about fascinating animals in this interactive book. Simply spin the wheel on each right-hand side page and reveal the cutest animal families. A great first introduction to the animal world!

A 300-piece jungle animal-themed jigsaw with a book of jungle picture puzzles.A brilliantly colourful 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy jungle scene, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a sturdy box. Both the jigsaw and book are packed with things to spot. Can you find a sloth wearing slippers, crocodiles hiding in the water, toucans with identical beaks and lots more?

英國Usborne出版的24 Hours In... 是知識型的Graphic Novel，第一本Stone Age (石器時代)在2021年出版便獲得藍彼得圖書獎的入圍。如果你有24小時的時間去體驗這樣的生活，你會經歷哪些事情呢？最新出版的Zoo，告訴小朋友動物園保育員的一天會經歷哪些事情，如何迎接動物園的新動物？如何與巨蛇為伍？動物走失了該怎麼辦？等等。透過圖像式的閱讀，會比純文字的敘述更能吸引小朋友拿起書本閱讀。24 Hours Under the Ocean (Graphic Novel)24 Hours in a Zoo (Graphic Novel)24 Hours in Antarctica (Graphic Novel)24 Hours in Space (Graphic Novel)24 Hours in the Jungle (Graphic Novel)24 Hours In the Stone Age (Graphic Novel)(Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022)

A new title in this bestselling board book series!Bizzy Bear has sold millions of copies around the world. In this new title, Bizzy Bear and his friends are going on a camping trip together. There's lots for them to see and on their outdoor adventure as they hike in the hills, canoe down the river and sing at the campsite.A robust book with sturdy sliders that can withstand in the most excited of little hands.And in this book Bizzy Bear needs YOU! Toddlers will love pushing and pulling the sliders to join in all the action!Other titles in the series: Ship's Captain, Fire Rescue, Chinese New Year and Vet's Clinic.

Find your baby's face in this delightful new lift-the-flap book with a mirror on every page! One thing is for sure - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face on every page. Featuring large card flaps with friendly animals which are easy for even the littlest hands to grab, babies will enjoy reaching for these books again and again. Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb and Little Lion

Travel through time to the world of the dinosaurs in this exciting prehistoric fiction series for children. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. Jamie is a member of the Dinosaur Club--a network of kids around the world who love all things prehistoric. Jamie takes his tablet everywhere just in case he needs to contact the Club. Jamie is exploring Ammonite Bay when he meets Tess, a member of Dinosaur Club who lives in Ammonite Bay too. Tess shows Jamie her favorite place--a secret cave with fossils all over the walls. They go through a tunnel at the back and discover some dinosaur footprints. When they walk along them, the two new friends find themselves back in the time of the dinosaurs! It's amazing, but dangerous, too--they'll need help from Dinosaur Club... In this fun, action-packed adventure, Jamie, and Tess go face to face with the sturdy Ankylosaurus (ANK-ill-oh-SORE-us)--a herbivore that was built like a tank, and could fight like

Here is the fifteenth magical installment of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids, now in paperback!Put on your dancing shoes!Believe it or not, there's a fairy named Maryrose LIVING in my house. And she's sending me and my brother, Jonah, through the magic mirror and into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. There, we meet the twelve sisters who sneak out every night to go dancing. But Jonah and I have our own mission. It's up to us to find the enchanted object that will give Maryrose her fairy powers back.So now we need to:-Get our hands on an invisibility cloak-Follow the twelve princesses to their secret hideout.-Learn some VERY complicated dance steps.-And avoid being thrown in the dungeon.We better wiggle our way out of this magical mess or we'll never help our fairy friend in time!

Now a major motion picture!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series.The next installment in the hilarious Bad Guys series!

自從Oracle接手Java的發展之後，Java開始了天翻地覆的變化，加入了許多新功能，這些新功能都是為了跟上最新流行的程式語言與新型態的發布、維護架構。其中最重要的就是SE8的Lambda運算式與SE9的模組（module）。自SE9開始，Oracle就採取敏捷開發的精神，每半年就發布一個新版本，不過這些大多是非長期支援版本，新版本一旦發布，舊的非長期支援版本就無法下載JDK了。所以開發與學習的首選通常以長期支援版本為主。依據Oracle的規劃，長期支援版本會在三年左右的時間發布，其中，SE11及SE17都是長期支援版本（LTS），本書的改版政策也跟隨此政策，只會推出適用於長期支援版本的書籍。Java的新功能眾多，如何將這些新功能完美融入原有功能的講解是本書的重點，例如本書將Lambda運算式放在第十五章，讓讀者可以於學習過內部匿名類別後才學習如何利用Lambda運算式來取代內部匿名類別，並應用於視窗程式（事件傾聽處理）。本書將模組（module）放在第十一章的類別庫（package）之後，讓讀者理解如何透過模組來保護類別庫。至於SE10新增的小功能：var型態推斷宣告更是被不露痕跡地加入到第三章與第十五章，因為在SE11時，var型態推斷宣告已經被推廣至Lambda運算式，免除了程式設計師為了回傳值型態還需查閱手冊的麻煩。本書改版自暢銷數萬本的《初學指引》系列，從SE8版開始更名為《掌握》系列。這是因為作者認為本書已經不再適用於只想學些皮毛的讀者，而是期望將讀者由初學者導引成為Java初級工程師，要做到這一點，就應該在第一本學習書籍當中，充分掌握Java的設計精隨以及關鍵基礎技術，故重新命名為《掌握》系列。本書以細心規劃的進度，培養讀者在十六周的學習中，成功變身為Java初級工程師，同時釐清一些對於初學者容易產生困擾的技術。同時本書也搭配精心設計的累積式習題，讓讀者能夠循序漸進地真正成為一位Java程式設計師。本書的特色如下:．長支援版．內容由淺入深．整合模組與類別庫．釐清複雜的泛型等語法．Java SE7到SE11/17的無縫接軌．釐清函數式介面與抽象類別的差異．釐清匿名類別與Lambda運算式的適用場合．釐清Java只有傳值呼叫，沒有如同C#的傳參考呼叫．透過「Coding偷撇步、注意事項」加強讀者的程式設計實務經驗．透過「延伸學習」明確引導讀者，未來的學習

How did lay people in old China save their lives when dealing with acute or chronic health issues? Conventional medicine was costly and might not have been an option for many. Instead, people in villages and towns relied on remedies drawn from a woodblock-printed illustrated booklet called the Seventy-Two Therapies, first published in 1847. The goal of this book is to foster an appreciation of China’s long tradition of folk remedies. Each folk remedy is illustrated by a page from the circa 1860s woodblock edition of the Seventy-Two Therapies which the author used for translation. He also added a historical and interpretive analysis to expand on each therapy and to place it in the context of contemporary thinking, aiming at academics and readers interested in the everyday lives of common people in pre-1950 China, and in the folk medicine wisdom inherited from the past. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The 72 specific disease