Digital Signal Processing for Medical Imaging Using Matlab

本書除了一般急救處理以外，特別針對航海人員編寫，除了適用於一般基礎急救課程之外，特別適合海事相關科系急救課程。 全書分為15章，首先概述急救與人體各系統，為讀者奠定基本的背景知識；再依序講述消毒、止血、包紮、運動傷害、傷患搬運、休克與心肺復甦術、呼吸道異物梗塞的哈姆立克法，以及失溫與凍傷、中暑與熱衰竭、燒燙傷、蛇咬、蜂螫、中毒、水上意外等情況的醫療急救。章末學習評量附解答，引導讀者透過習題強化對內文的理解與應用。 航海人員長期在海上航行，海上就醫遠比陸上就醫不易，因此，每位船員皆應具備足夠的急救與醫療相關的知識與技能。依據航海人員訓練、發證及航行當值標準國際公約(International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers; STCW)規定，航海人員之培訓皆需修習「醫療急救(Medical First Aid)」此課程，教導如何迅速應對船上的醫療緊急情況，並提供受傷或患病海員即時性的緊急醫療處置。 第二版於部分章節增加救援小尖兵練習單元，提供讀者更加實用與生活化的緊急救援應用練習。

★ Roblox玩家必讀的爆笑冒險圖像小說★ 技能升級×團隊合作×虛擬世界大對決★ 節奏飛快、畫面滿滿細節，超有遊戲臨場感★ 適合8歲以上遊戲迷的閱讀入門橋梁書當虛擬世界出現危機，英雄只能再次登入！Mitch與夥伴們重返Roblox學院，準備迎接更高階的挑戰。然而神祕反派Mr. Warlock再度現身，數位世界岌岌可危。這次，他們必須運用在學院學到的全新技能，破解關卡、躲避攻擊、聯手反擊。一旦失敗，就會被強制「登出」回到現實世界——永遠失去守護虛擬世界的機會。緊湊分鏡、爆笑橋段與滿版動作場面，讓讀者彷彿置身遊戲副本之中。這不只是漫畫，更是一場關於友情與勇氣的升級任務。Do you have what it takes to be a student at the academy for Roblox pros? Jump back in with the second book in the unofficial Roblox graphic novels, Academy for Roblox Pros!Mitch and his friends are back once again to save the digital world from the mysterious Mr. Warlock! Will they be able to use all of the new skills they learn at Roblox Academy in order to thwart Mr. Warlock's plans or will they be zapped back to reality once and for all? Read and find out in this illustrated unofficial Roblox graphic novel series!

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.

線性代數是一門高度通用且具備廣泛應用的基礎工具，無論是在人工智慧、數據分析或是各類工程領域，專業人士都需要對其具有紮實素養，方能在實際問題中建立準確的數學模型。本書的核心特色是擺脫傳統冗長而抽象的理論推導，轉而以直覺化的概念闡釋和高效的實戰應用為主軸。在解題風格上，本書不同於一般教科書完全按照理論框架進行推導。作者憑藉多年的實戰教學經驗，在許多計算技巧上提供了獨家捷徑，幫助學生有效提升解題速度，達到事半功倍的學習效果。同時，本書強調與現代科技趨勢的接軌，於附錄中提供 MATLAB 與 Python 雙程式平台的程式碼範例與腳本教學，專門針對複雜的線性代數計算提供電腦輔助實作指導。

本書採用創新且實用的教學策略，巧妙融合理論基礎與實踐應用，深入剖析自然語言處理(Natural Language Processing，NLP)領域的新進展，以及大語言模型(Large Language Model，LLM)的原理。書中不僅系統闡述了?LLM?的理論基礎，還通過實際項目案例展示了如何將這些模型應用於構建RAG系統。本書遵循由淺入深的路徑，從LLM的基礎知識入手，詳細闡釋了模型的訓練流程，並深入探討了如何利用提示技術與模型進行高效交互。書中還重點介紹了兩個在業界得到廣泛認可的框架—LlamaIndex和LangChain，它們是開發RAG應用的強大工具。書中的項目案例不僅為讀者提供了寶貴的實踐經驗，也能夠加深讀者對相關概念的理解和應用。此外，書中進一步探討了包括智能體和微調在內的高級技術，這些技術能夠顯著提升問答系統的性能。

本書深入探討了複雜多剛柔耦合系統裝備中的流固耦合動力學問題，內容涵蓋柔性柱體結構、海洋立管、風力機以及水下航行器操舵系統等多剛柔耦合系統的線性與非線性流固耦合動力學，以及基於多體系統傳遞矩陣法的最新理論成果及利用計算流體力學和有限元方法解決傳統流固耦合問題的技術手段。本書通過將理論知識與實際工程項目緊密結合，並輔以大量真實案例分析，使讀者能夠更加直觀地理解相關概念和技術應用，掌握當前流固耦合動力學領域的最新發展動態及其在工程實踐中的具體應用方法。對於部分算例，本書還提供了相應的軟件二次開發代碼及MATLAB 仿真程序，便於讀者進行實際操作練習。本書適合力學、海洋工程、航空航天工程等領域科研技術人員及相關高等院校師生參考。

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

與 Bluey 一起迎接聖誕節的快樂時光！本書結合倒數月曆與節慶手作，引導孩子創造自己的聖誕小村莊與裝飾。每個活動都簡單有趣，適合親子共玩，讓家中在創作過程中充滿笑聲。延續 Bluey 系列的想像力與遊戲精神，這本節慶特輯兼具趣味與學習價值，是絕佳的聖誕小禮物。亮點：・結合遊戲、創作與節慶倒數。・內容簡易易操作，親子共樂。・Bluey 粉絲節日必備收藏。Get crafty this Christmas with Bluey! Count down the days with your very own advent calendar, create a Christmas gnome village, make festive decorations and more!This festive craft book is the perfect stocking filler for kids of all ages. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey: Merry Christmas Colouring BookBluey: The Official Annual 2026Bluey 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.

Build incredible LEGO® models unlike any you’ve ever seen before, with the amazing transparent pieces included in this fun set. Shine lights through the LEGO elements to create colourful reflections, crystal-like effects and fun new ways to play. Use the pieces to build animals, monsters, magical creatures and loads more, before shining lights through them to see the full effect.Create an enchanting underwater world, funny faces, spooky ghosts, frozen treats, fairy-tale friends and so much more. Included in the book inside are more than 100 amazing ideas for LEGO builds, activities and challenges. Each of the play ideas featured in the book can be accomplished using the 46 LEGO pieces included (not all models can be built at the same time).LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

本書直觀地講解了線性代數這門學科，通過簡單的線性方程組引出矩陣的基本概念和運算，詳細介紹了向量空間、線性變換、正交性、行列式、特徵值與特徵向量等理論知識，以及其在統計學、計算機科學、物理學、工程學、經濟學等領域中的應用，特別是線性規劃、網絡模型、博弈論等內容。語言通俗易懂，示例豐富。每章都有大量習題，並給出了部分習題的解答。另附附錄、詞匯表及MATLAB 教學代碼等，為課程教學和自學提供了全面支持。

★ #1《紐約時報》暢銷奇幻代表作，全球讀者瘋迷的 Grishaverse 經典。★ Dregs Edition 全新珍藏設計：新封面、黑色染邊、更新版地圖。★ 犯罪、魔法、復仇與背叛交織，打造最令人上癮的暗黑劫案故事。《Six of Crows》Dregs Edition 以全新封面、黑色染邊與更新地圖，重新呈現這部全球奇幻迷熱愛的劫案經典。犯罪天才卡茲召集六名危險邊緣人，挑戰一場幾乎不可能成功的任務。魔法、復仇、背叛與慾望交錯，節奏緊湊、角色鮮明，適合喜歡暗黑奇幻與高張力群像故事的 YA 讀者。DISCOVER THE CULT HIT THAT BECAME A WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON The Dregs Edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Six of Crows features new cover art, black stained edges, and updated maps. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly job that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone... A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One imp

Following on from the hugely popular Mesozoic Art, this magnificent new volume showcases 20 amazing artists whose work represents the very best of palaeoart. Our knowledge of how dinosaurs and other extinct species looked is continuously evolving with each new palaeontological discovery, as is the dramatic art that depicts these ancient worlds. Palaeoartists now have access to more information than ever before, allowing them to achieve greater levels of accuracy in their work. Using fossilised material and the latest scientific knowledge, palaeoartists visualise and recreate creatures from the prehistoric world - they put flesh on the bones of long-extinct species and their environments. It is through this imaginative artform that fossils can be brought to life in fresh, breathtaking detail. Mesozoic Art II presents 20 new leading paleoartists who present life in the primordial past through a broad diversity of artistic styles and techniques, from traditional oil painting to cutting-ed

本書共分為12章，微積分綜覽、微分方程式介紹、一階微分方程式、一階微分方程式模型、高階微分方程式、高階微分方程式模型、拉普拉斯轉換、微分方程式系統、微分方程式的級數解、向量與向量空間、向量分析、傅利葉級數與轉換之理論與應用，適合工專與工程科系之學生用來初學與複習之用。第三版將原附錄的 Matlab 教學改為「Python程式實作」，針對工程數學相關課題提供範例與程式碼；目的是希望您在學習工程數學的過程，同時熟悉Python程式實作，可以深入理解與實際應用，進而提升學習效果。第三版特別增列「學習評量」，針對每個主題在課後提供同學在觀念上的評量，可以協助老師快速了解教學成效。

Happy Heelerween!Join Bluey and friends this Halloween in this mix-and-match book!Have fun mixing and matching as many as 50 different costumes with Bluey, Bingo, and all their friends. Turn a vampire into a ghost, a witch into a monster, and more! There’s lots of spooky fun to be had in this board play book. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Let’s Get Spooky: A Magnet BookBluey: Hooray, it’s Halloween!Bluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey 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.

Playful, interactive, and full of whimsy, Sean Taylor's collection of poems invites little ones to get their fingers, hands, and wiggles ready. One little friendin the playground . . . sliding.Two little friends playing chase and . . . hiding.What better way to get little ones excited about poems than to make them part of the delivery? In the hallowed tradition of nursery rhymes and songs like "Itsy Bitsy Spider," this imaginative collection entices children to use their fingers, hands, and sometimes whole bodies to bring a variety of verses to life. Whether the subject is sailing ships or stomping dinosaurs, falling snow or popping bubbles, jumping onto waterslides or riding a crowded elevator, Sean Taylor's rhythmic read-aloud verses pair with Fiona Woodcock's fresh, colorful illustrations, offering clues to the finger actions kids can follow--unless they're happily acting things out already, using shapes and movements all their own.

Learn all about love Bluey and Bingo style. Join the kiddos as they help prepare their parents for an evening of romance. What happens when they take a trip to the hairdressers? Can they make Bandit look even more handsome?Have fun with the Heeler family and learn all about the ways they show love in this romantic, lift-the-flap story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Love from BlueyBluey: I Love My FamilyBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey 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.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about football with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Football will help children to learn all about their favourite game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills. Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.Boosting understanding and retention th

產品介紹各章節組織架構標準化，明確標示學習目標及實例研究目標。具定性及定量化的說明解釋。例題、技巧評估練習和實例研究貫穿整章。內容包含Cyber探究實驗室、硬體界面實驗室及虛擬實驗。加強設計的概念；使用MATLAB及LabVIEW作電腦輔助設計。具有豐富的圖示說明，並以圖示標示主題，增加研讀的清晰性。習題涵蓋範圍廣闊，可增加控制系統應用的領域。增加及整併許多習題，在課本之外也提供網路上的練習資源。

Bluey and Bingo love to play games outside. They’re playing on the seesaw, setting up a Daddy Day Spa and even trying to catch a wild pig! Lift the flaps to find out all the hilarious things that happen during their games. Experience the fun of playing outside with Bluey and Bingo in this brilliant lift-the-flap book.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: What Games Should We Play?Bluey: I Love my FamilyBluey: Road TripBluey 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.

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

本書是《金魚男孩》作者莉莎・湯普森深受喜愛的人物再登場，帶來一段關於謎團與友誼的感人故事。梅樂蒂在墓園的一角發現一間被遺忘的小屋，還有一位神秘的少年藏身其中。對方自稱是見習間諜，正在監視一名當地罪犯。但這一切聽起來太不可思議，於是梅樂蒂與朋友馬修、傑克開始調查真相。在追查過程中，孩子們不只發現隱藏的祕密，也一步步學習什麼是信任、勇氣，和面對現實的力量。一部結合懸疑與情感的成長小說，適合喜歡解謎與思考的中高年級讀者，是一趟令人難忘的閱讀旅程。Return to the wonderful characters of beloved, bestselling, award-winning The Goldfish Boy, one of the most talked-about debut children's books of recent years. The Magpie Riddle was previously published as The Graveyard Riddle. Melody Bird has discovered an old abandoned house in the corner of the graveyard, and a mysterious boy hiding out there...Hal tells her that he's a spy-in-training, using the house as a base for his undercover surveillance of a known local criminal. Her friends Matthew and Jake don't believe that a teenager would be entrusted with this mission and turn the tables to spy on him, uncovering secrets and unravelling a mystery as they go. A clever, very moving mystery for young readers to help solve "One of our most inventive writers for children"

《時代週刊》盛讚：「天作之合的繪本組合！」這部由兩位童書界超級明星Quentin Blake與Emma Chichester Clark聯手創作的幽默繪本，對每一位閱讀的孩子來說，將是一個的完美禮物莉莉安娜力大無窮，但她從不炫耀，總是在別人需要的時候，悄悄出手相助。她能一個人把卡在泥巴裡的大毛牛拉出來，也能輕鬆攔住衝過頭的壓路機，甚至還能把一整隻擱淺的大鯨魚丟回大海——對她來說，這些都只是日常小任務...'A match made in picture-book heaven' – The TimesThis brilliantly funny collaboration between two superstar creators about a tiny girl with superhuman strength has all the hallmarks of a future classic.Liliana wears her super power lightly, using it to help others in a crisis. A resilient child, she thinks nothing of singlehandedly rescuing a highland cow stuck in the mud, or of stopping an out-of-control steamroller in its tracks, or of throwing a beached whale back out to sea.With beautiful, detailed, humorous illustrations by the award-winning Emma Chichester Clark, Liliana the Strong is the perfect gift for any child who needs a little reminder that everything will be okay.

In this spellbinding historical novel from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Long Petal of the SeaandThe House of the Spirits, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman.To pursue her passion for writing, she is willing to defy societal norms. At the age of seventeen, she begins to publish pulp fiction using a man’s pen name. When these fictional worlds can no longer satisfy her sense of adventure, she turns to journalism, convincing an editor atThe Daily Examinerto hire her. There she is paired with another talented reporter, Eric Whelan.As she proves herself, her restlessness returns, until an opportunity arises to cover a brewing civil war in Chile. She seizes it, as do

A love letter to books, showing how many elements and people contribute to making something beautiful, from Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper In this poetic and beautifully illustrated ode to creativity and the process of making books, Caldecott honoree Elisha Cooper takes readers on a journey showing how words and art move from one person to another. From writer to reader, and everyone who contributes in between: Here is a book, made with love. An artist's studio overflows with sketches, drafts, a wastebasket, and wonder. A publisher's office hums with computers, layouts, coffee, and teamwork. A printer makes a layout into a book using presses, ink, paper, and time. And that book travels to a school, to a library, to a student, to a home.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a doctor's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: Doctor will help kids learn about a doctor's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grades 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topic

Jess和Nat原本是無話不談的好朋友，直到新同學Amelia出現，一切全變了。被排擠的Jess決定靠她的祕密武器──一枝鉛筆與滿滿的幽默感，反擊校園惡霸。這是一段關於友情、失落與勇氣的爆笑旅程，完美呈現少女心事與轉變。The first book in the hilarious Jess Jackson series from much-loved author and comedian Catherine Wilkins, with a new cover illustrated by Katie Abey - perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks!JESS and NAT are best friends. They've had some of the most HILARIOUS times ever and nothing can change that, not even the arrival of NEW GIRL, Amelia. Except it changes EVERYTHING.Amelia is MEAN, and soon she and Natalie behave as if Jess doesn't exist. But Jess has a plan, and a SECRET WEAPON - her HB pencil... A funny, relatable story that will touch a nerve with everyone who reads it as Jess Jackson takes on the mean girl at school, using only her pencil and her sense of humour, and makes all new friends along the way.Look out for these the laugh-out-loud funny books by Catherine Wilkins: Café Chaos: My Family Is Not a Piece of Cake You're Not the Boss of Me! (WINNER Lollies 2024, Teen) My B

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about a teacher's day with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: A Day in the Life of a Teacher will help kids learn about a teacher's important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by: Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing core Grade 1 and 2 reading skills.Developing

本書主要介紹能源經濟分析中的常用方法，包括影響關係模型、因素分解模型、空間效應模型、多元統計分析方法、能源市場分析方法、能源投入產出分析方法、季節性能源需求預測模型和中長期能源需求預測模型。此外，本書的附錄還提供了對MATLAB軟件的介紹，以滿足數據計算及可視化的需要。考慮到能源經濟分析具有交叉學科的特徵，本書試圖通過理論分析、模型介紹、例題展示和綜合案例討論等方式，使不同專業背景的讀者能夠迅速掌握相關知識，提高分析和解決能源經濟問題的能力。 本書既可作為普通高校能源與經濟管理類專業高年級本科生和研究生的教學用書，也可作為從事相關工作的高校師生、科研人員、企業管理者以及政府部門工作人員的參考資料。

In this stunning debut novel, a young Indian man comes to England determined to learn British law so he can use it to help the independence movement back home—but the insidiousness of colonialism as well as a sexual awakening get in his way.Shiv Advani is an eighteen-year-old growing up in India. But he is no ordinary young man. Shiv has been personally chosen by Mahatma Gandhi to come to England, learn their bill of rights, and then return home and help drive the British out of India using their own laws against them. Before he leaves, his family insists he fulfill his arranged marriage and is hastily betrothed to a young woman he hardly knows.He arrives in London in 1931. He is not dressed for the British rain, and, shivering, rings the doorbell of the people who have agreed to host him in this strange land. He finds that his benefactors are having a party and warmly welcome him. He is the only brown person in the room and made acutely aware of his differences. By the end of the even

Three classic adventure tales in one from the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyImagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It's his father's task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency ser

《MBD入門：無刷電機控制代碼生成》以模型設計為主線，系統介紹模型設計在電氣工程中的基礎應用，引導讀者直觀感受其可視化開發環境，體驗從模型驗證到嵌入式代碼自動生成一步到位的高效。《MBD入門：無刷電機控制代碼生成》共7章，以Matlab/Simulink為主要MBD工具，從簡單的模型入手，漸進式介紹常見數學公式、OP放大器與濾波器、變換器與逆變器的模型設計，然後剖析MBD綜合實例——無刷電機控制模型，並著重探討如何通過MBD實現無刷電機控制代碼自動生成。

This book offers a fresh English interpretation of the ancient channels in Chinese medicine, drawing from some of its most authoritative historical texts. It focuses on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (Huáng Dì Nèi Jīng), written between 200–300 BCE and widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern Chinese medicine. By examining this revered text, the book provides a unique perspective on how the channels were originally conceptualized and how they have evolved over time. In addition to exploring the channels outlined in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, the book offers a comparative analysis of ancient and modern interpretations, illuminating their continuity and transformation. It brings the earliest documented descriptions of these channels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the roots of Chinese medical theory. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, moving beyond their brief mentions in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. Thr

From former UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes an extraordinary collection of tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long. Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own. Prefaced by a note from the author, and with two creative writing challenges at

Where does history come from, and how do we know what really happened? Find out in this eye-opening book.Every nation tells its own history in its own way. This important book explains what's going on behind the scenes in those tellings - who gets to decide which facts are taught, and which truths are massaged, or even denied. Using a mix of comic strips, diagrams and clear, simple language, this book shows readers how to dig deeper into any story, how to investigate recent and ancient history for themselves, and learn why it's vital to understand how the world has ended up where it is today.This is a History book unlike any other you've read. It doesn't just tell stories from the past, it unpicks details within those stories, explains how and where those stories came from, and why they can change, depending on who is telling them.

The One Year Bible--discover one year Bible reading made simple and achievable!Millions of people have benefited from reading through God's entire Word by using The One Year Bible. Now available in The Message Translation! This bestselling reading Bible divides the text into 365 sections, so you can read through the entire Bible in one unforgettable year--in as little as 15 minutes a day.Convenience No other "through the Bible" plan presents the entire Bible in such a user-friendly format. Start any day of the year!The Message Translation The Message is a reading Bible that uses contemporary language translated from the original Greek and Hebrew Scriptures by scholar, pastor, author, and poet Eugene Peterson. Thoroughly reviewed and approved by twenty biblical scholars, The Message combines the authority of God's Word with the cadence and energy of conversational English.Unique Design Each 15-minute daily reading includes a portion from the Old Testament, the New Testament, Psalms, and

From Hervé Tullet, author of the New York Times bestseller Press Here, a picture book to unleash children’s creativity: Using only a finger and a great deal of imagination, Hervé empowers readers to create a simple flower . . . an entire garden . . . and even whole new worlds!Once again, Hervé Tullet brilliantly and successfully coaxes children to recognize and celebrate their innate artistic talent. He convinces each reader that their hand is magic and capable of transforming a few simple lines, squiggles, dots, and shapes into . . . well, pretty much anything they can imagine!A new Hervé picture book is always a cause for celebration. This is his first in seven years and a companion to Press Here, Mix It Up!, and Let’s Play! with all the hallmark whimsy and imagination that will delight his many fans. Whether enjoyed in a family living room, a kindergarten reading nook, or a preschool art class, there’s something here to enchant every reader.AN INVITATION TO PLAY, EXPLORE, AND LEARN:

Adèle迎來人生轉變：第一次月經讓她獲得與幽靈溝通的能力，也揭開家族中不為人知的祕密。她本想平靜度過假期，卻因此展開一段穿越城市、認識幽靈、也重新看見自己的旅程。本書幽默之中帶著真誠，探索青春、文化與身分，是一部感性與奇幻交織的圖像小說。A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionIn this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all traveling to warmer climates. Unfortunately, life has other plans...not only does Adèle get her first period...but she learns she comes from a long line of mediums!And if seeing ghosts wasn't enough of a surprise, Adèle learns that not only can she interact with them, but apparently, they've been using her sister's car to get around the city for years! When the ghosts won't leave her alone Ad

本書採用科普的形式，深入淺出地介紹了光學發展史、衍射光學的基礎理論、數值計算及其實際應用等內容。通過生動有趣的故事，將讀者在學習過程中遇到的困難及克服困難的過程融入其中，可讀性強。為幫助讀者更好地理解相干光成像經典理論以及作者對經典成像理論的修改和完善，書中提供了便於學習和可以直接應用的MATLAB程序及相關資源。本書可供光學、光學工程、光電信息、物理學相關專業的本科生、研究生；有一定相關背景基礎，希望從事光學成像研究的人群；從事計算光學、光電成像等相關方向研究的科研人員、學者；以及理科高中學生學習參考。

看錯專科吃錯藥，浪費時間和金錢！美國權威：《Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment（Stephen J. McPhee，現代醫學診斷與治療）》和《Yale-G First Aid： Crush USMLE Step 2CK & Step 3 by Yale Gong》大眾讀本！簡明概念、條理清晰、易讀易記、早期預防、診斷和治療常見疾病，努力做好自己的家庭保健醫生！希望本書為您提供的現代醫學與健康保健精華知識，能幫助您增進自己和親友們的健康，延年益壽！本書重要特點：◆ 預防醫學：學習人體與健康基礎知識以及良好身心健康生活習慣。◆ 了解常見疾病的醫學知識：包括簡明的概念、病因、診斷、治療和預防的要點。◆ 親讀性最高：內容系統化，條理清晰化，容易記憶。

Funniest children’s graphic novel of 2024 for readers aged 5+ in the much-loved Narwhal & Jelly series!Narwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do love waffles, parties and adventures.In the hilarious ninth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal's sweet tooth leads to some very funny feelings!Dive into four new stories so sweet they'll make your teeth tingle!Everyone knows that Narwhal is a big fan of sugary treats — but Jelly is shocked when Narwhal's tusk-tooth isn't looking so pearly white anymore and is feeling a little funny.It turns out, Narwhal has been using it as a "snack saver"! Thankfully, no one knows more about dental hygiene than Shark — she has seven rows of teeth, after all!Meanwhile, Jelly and Crab try to show Narwhal that it's fine to frown if you're feeling down. Can Narwhal's friends convince the happiest creature in the ocean that it's okay to have a bad day?