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After breaking a “curse” on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Strong-armed into getting out more, Maomao attends a spooky soiree where court ladies share spine-tingling tales of terror as a diversion from their daily toil. While there are plenty of chills to go around, the thrills are perhaps few for the skeptical Maomao...until the evening takes an eerie turn! And still more thrills await when Jinshi requests Maomao’s presence on a hunting trip. All is not as it seems when court intrigue and subterfuge are in play however, and master and servant find themselves in a very tight spot and uncomfortably close quarters when a break from a banquet on the hunt goes awry...

A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year. Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer, growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser. The earth circles round the sun each year.What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way.

The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW! Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she's about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the second volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Secret tales of woe, hilarious new characters, and dangerous plans of sabotage will keep readers delighted and laughing until the thrilling climax. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and InvestiGators. The Moon Queen has been poisoned--by SOUP. With few she can trust in her own royal court, she and First Cat will have to journey alone to find the antidote. If only LOZ 4000 were still with them . . . But our once-heroic toenail clipping robot is on the run, looking for new purpose in this vast universe. Unbeknownst to our trio, secret forces are working against them. In a world of villainous cowboys, high-speed chases, and falling pianos, can our iconic trio find their way back to one another and save the Moon Queen before it's too late? And who would want to poison her? Is Captain Babybeard, the adorable baby pirate, in this one? Praise for The Fi

Eight monstrous mammals battle it out in this exciting bind-up featuring four Who Would Win? books in this action-packed animal series!Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of mammal battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Coyote vs. Dingo, Lion vs. Tiger, Rhino vs. Hippo, and Walrus vs. Elephant Seal. Kids will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more alongside photos, charts, illustrations, and amazing facts.

What's the key to building fluency in Geometry? Practice, practice, practice! The Big Fat High School Geometry Workbook is the newest math title in the Big Fat Workbook series, offering support and practice opportunities for students studying Geometry. The write-in workbook provides recaps of key Geometry concepts and a variety of question types, including short answer, extended answers, and word problems. Plus there is a stepped-out solution for each question. Students love the direct, accessible delivery of Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook. This workbook takes the same approach of easy-to-understand explanations of key concepts, stepped-out examples, helpful doodles, captions, and hundreds of exercises to provide additional practice of the Geometry concepts students learn in class.

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!

Five Minecraft(R) Step Into Reading level 3 readers are collected in one book for even more action-packed adventures based on one of the world's best-selling video games! Perfect for children ready to read on their own. Minecraft(R) is one of the best-selling video games of all time! And now learning to read has never been more fun. Players new and old can join Emmy, Birch, and their tame wolf Byte, as they explore mysterious biomes and encounter scary mobs in this collection of five exciting Step Into Reading Step 3 leveled readers. Features the stories: - Survival Mode! (Minecraft) - Mobs in the Overworld! (Minecraft) - Escape from the Nether (Minecraft - The Sky's the Limit (Minecraft) - Mobs in the Mansion! (Minecraft) Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own. (c) 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademark

A teen social media star learns he can't control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen's Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York. Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he's no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love. So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can't help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it's not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia--much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi. But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too?

INCLUDES A NEW MAX SHORT STORY!NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • The clock is ticking on Max's final adventure as she races to uncover family secrets. From the creator of the Big Nat series, now an Emmy-nominated animated TV show on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon"An epic finish to an epic tale!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesEveryone's favorite knight-in-training is back...to back! Max's twin is public enemy number one, and it's up to the Midknights to find her before time runs out! But dangers loom, including bloodthirsty trolls, murderous pirates, and even a ruthless king--or two. Can Max and her band of loyal friends unlock the mystery of her past? Lincoln Peirce pens another epic quest in The Tower of Time, book three in the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights series.Series Overview: Third and concluding book in the Max and the Midknights series.One Max paperback conversion per season, beginning in Spring '24.

Unravel the mysteries of an extraordinary underwater world in this official Minecraft novel! When three kids discover a mystery in an abandoned Minecraft server, they must race against the clock to uncover its secrets. Jake Thomas is always the new kid. His family moves so much for his dad's work that it's easier to keep his head down and not get attached to anyone. He'll be gone in a few months anyway. But when they end up in Los Angeles, Dad promises this will be the last time they move. The Pacific Crest Apartments are home now . . . which means it's time for Jake to finally make friends. Jake isn't sure he should count the two kids he meets at the apartment's community center as friends, though. Tank Vuong is a large and intimidating boy who hangs with a tough crowd, and Emily Quesada is a fashionista who's quick with a sarcastic remark. But when he discovers an old computer lab in a forgotten corner of the community center, with a strange Minecraft server containing cryptic riddle

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

原著序 DSM-5-TR®的出版更新了DSM-5® 精神疾病的診斷分類和編碼，並對70多種精神疾病的診斷準則做了解釋說明。為了方便快速參考，臨床醫師可能會發現這本小而方便的手冊非常有用，其中僅包含DSM-5-TR®分類 (即按照DSM-5-TR®章節排列的疾病、亞型、特別註記 [specifier] 和診斷編碼的完整列表）、更新過的手冊使用方式的小節，以及更新過的DSM-5®診斷準則組套 (diagnostic criteria sets) 和編碼註 (coding notes)。《DSM-5-TR®精神疾病診斷準則手冊(The Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria From DSM-5-TR®》旨在與全面更新過的DSM-5-TR®結合使用。正確使用本手冊需要熟悉準則組附帶的每種疾病的內文描述。DSM-5-TR®的內文描述也進行了全面的更新，以反映最新的文獻以及文化、種族主義和歧視對精神醫學診斷的影響。本手冊提供了所有包含在DSM-5-TR®中更新過的ICD-10-CM編碼、編碼註及記錄程序 (recording procedures)，還包括了新加入的診斷「延續性悲慟障礙症(prolonged grief disorder)」的診斷準則。新加入的還有用於指示當前（和過去的）自殺行為和非自殺性自傷行為 (nonsuicidal self-injury) 的症狀編碼。臨床醫師在DSM-5-TR®中可以找到更多參考資訊，包括第三部分：新興評估方法和模型（包含評估方法、有關精神疾病診斷和文化的更新版內文、文化整合闡述和會談、人格障礙的DSM-5®替代模型，以及有待進一步研究的狀況）和DSM-5-TR®附錄 (包含 DSM-5®疾病診斷的按字母及按數字排列的ICD-10-CM編碼列表）。評估方法和其他資訊可線上獲取：www.psychiatry.org/dsm5。請參閱 www.dsm5.org 以了解定期的DSM-5-TR®編碼和其他更新。

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 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!

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!

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.

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

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

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