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When ordinary boy Marvin wears his super-suit he becomes MARV. A superhero with infinite powers . .. In this story, Marvin and his friends are ice skating at the Blizzard Zone when supervillain Master Blaster takes control of the rink, determined that everyone stops their fun to watch him skate. Soon, skaters are being frozen solid by the supervillain's powerful ice blasts.It's time for Marvin to swap his skates for his superhero suit and become MARV-unstoppable, invincible, and totally MARVellous! Only then can Marv put an end to Master Blaster's showing off.

Stuck in Loch Ness while Edinburgh falls under the control of a terrifyingly powerful Siren, Ramya Knox is frustrated. She's supposed to be learning magic from her Aunt Opal, but that isn't going as smoothly as she'd hoped. As she pushes to rescue her Hidden Folk friends in the city, long-buried secrets come to light and legends come to life.Ramya knows she's different; she knows she's a witch. But now she must learn the true meaning of her powers... before all she loves is lost.

具有50年歷史的日本專業模型書籍口碑品牌Model Art所特別編輯出版的「戰車模型製作指南」專書，由博聞塾有限公司取得繁體中文版版權，並在台發行。書中共介紹13個具有代表性的德軍三號戰車模型精彩作例教學。除此之外，亦秉持著Model Art書籍的一貫優良傳統，適度地在模型教學書中增添該書主題的系列關連知識，使原本僅是模型製作教學的「教科書」，一躍成為極富收藏價值的「參考書」。在「戰車模型製作指南：三號戰車塗裝與舊化」一書中，囊括「三號戰車A～N型一目瞭然識別法」的考證線圖與差異比較、及二戰德軍於1941年時的輕戰車連編制介紹。無論是模型製作同好、或是對軍事相關知識有興趣的讀者，此書無疑是最佳的「Step by Step教學書」及「知識參考書」。繁體中文版採用全日本規格印製，更好的品質、更多的色彩、看得懂的語言、不用再看圖猜故事!!!完全日規印製136頁全彩印刷

DEL CINE AL PAPEL, DE HBO A LOS LIBROS. INCLUYE PLANOS, BOCETOS DE VESTUARIO, COMENTARIOS DEL ELENCO El profesor Albus Dumbledore sabe que el poderoso mago oscuro Gellert Grindelwald est?a punto de tomar el control del mundo m墔ico. Incapaz de detenerlo por s?solo, le encomienda al magizo鏊ogo Newt Scamander que lidere a un intr廧ido equipo de magos, brujas y un valiente panadero muggle en una peligrosa misi鏮, en la que encontrar嫕 criaturas antiguas y nuevas, y cruzar嫕 caminos con la creciente legi鏮 de seguidores de Grindelwald. Cuando las apuestas son tan altas, cu嫕to tiempo podr?mantenerse Dumbledore en los m嫫genes de la lucha? El gui鏮 oficial de la pel獳ula de Animales fant嫳ticos: Los secretos de Dumbledore ree el texto completo de J. K. Rowling y Steve Kloves con el esclarecedor contenido de detr嫳 de c嫥aras, el cual incluye bocetos de vestuario, planos de locaciones, dise隳 gr塻ico, comentarios del elenco principal y de miembros del equipo creativo, y mucho m嫳. Con duelos dram嫢icos y cr

Batman returns to save both his hometown and the holiday season in this adult storybook adaptation of Tim Burton’s Super Hero classic.Just as three wise men once conspired to honor a baby, three deranged villains in Gotham City have hatched a clever plan of their own. But rather than traveling to Bethlehem and offering gifts, these narcissistic ne’er-do-wells are going to seize control of Gotham City’s government and power supply instead. Once again, the Dark Knight Detective is the city’s only hope for salvation―but defeating the combined forces of the Penguin, Catwoman, and unfettered capitalism is going to take a Christmas miracle! (And possibly a Bat-Plane.)Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Batman Returns with this tongue-in-cheek retelling of Tim Burton’s delightfully disturbing film. Reimagined into catchy verse and beautiful illustrations, this cautionary tale of identity, ambition, and the importance of work/life balance is guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!STUNNI

Usborne First Jigsaws: Trucks (8款2片拼圖+書)Usborne First Jigsaws: Things that go (4款4片拼圖+書)Usborne First Jigsaws: Dinosaurs (4款4片拼圖+書)Little transport enthusiasts will love this boxed set of eight simple jigsaws and a book about trucks. Each sturdy jigsaw comes in two easy-to-match pieces, while the 24-page book is perfect for reading together. Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them develop problem solving and finger control skills.

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle doesn't mean to cause trouble, it just seems to follow her round. But when she and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents she is determined that nothing will go wrong, and she is going to be on her very best, most fairy-like, behaviour. But being good all the time is really tiring.And a little bit of mess leads to a little bit of secret witch magic, which leads to even more mess, and even more magic, until everything is in total chaos! Can Mirabelle get the mayhem under control before Granny finds out?

Peep inside a rocket to see the fuel going in, then help launch it into space. Ingenious flaps show how parts drop away from the rocket as the fuel is used up, and how it clicks into the docking position when it reaches the International Space Station. Curious young children can open flaps to peep right inside the capsule, Mission Control and the ISS to find out how everything works, and then open a parachute to help the astronauts return to Earth.

中文領域第一本研究波斯大詩人奧瑪．珈音(Omar Khayyam)《魯拜集》(Rubaiyat)的專著，重在比較研究珈音的思想及其四行詩的詩意與中國文化或隱或顯的關係。作者對珈音的作品與中國儒道釋三家思想，屈原、李白、杜甫、邵雍、蘇軾的詩詞，《紅樓夢》的文化意蘊，以及文化大師陳寅恪的獨立精神和自由思想等各個方面詳加比較分析。對於那些囿於費茲傑羅英譯及其中譯的讀者來說，本書足以顛覆對《魯拜集》的傳統理解，引發新的審美陶醉。　About the BookThis book is the first monograph in Chinese that searches for the Rubaiyat of the great Persian poet Omar Khayyam. It focuses on the comparative study and the implicit or explicit relationship between the thoughts and quarains of Khayyam and the Chinese culture. The author has made a broad comparative analysis of the similarities and the differences between Khayyam’s works and the thoughts of Chinese Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen, as well as the poems of Qu Yuan, Li Bai, Du Fu, Shao Yong, and Su Shi, the cultural connotation of Cao Xueqin's novel Dream of the Red Chamber and the independent spirit and free thoughts of Chen Yinke, a master of Chinese learning. For the readers who are confined to Fitzgerald’s Rubaiyat and and the old Chinese translations, this book

「教練式領導」在企業管理界已盛行多年，如今，這本專為基督徒領袖所寫的教練式領導技巧，將是門徒訓練、領袖培育的絕佳工具！▌什麼是教練式領導？是一種非指導式的溝通技巧，不給答案和指令，而是透過傾聽、問對問題、探索新觀點，幫助他人打造實際的行動步驟，解決問題、成長與改變。作者基斯・韋伯（Keith Webb）是專業認證教練、資深講員、顧問。他所設計的領導力發展系統The COACH Model®，已被三十多個國家的基督徒領袖採用。將專業教練技巧奠基於基督信仰之上，這是本書與坊間其他教練書籍不同之處。The COACH Model®主張：身為領袖，你不必凡事都有答案、一直給建言或指令，才是負責任的表現。事實上，上帝已經在被帶領的那人生命中動工，你只需要將聖靈放在他心中的一切「汲取」出來，幫助人成為上帝要他們成為的人，完成上帝要他們去做的事。 透過教練式領導技巧，你能在達到事工目標的同時建造他人，倍增影響力卻不用背負加倍的壓力。▌這本書適合什麼人？無論是職場的管理階層，或者教會的牧師、事工帶領者、牧養同工，都能將教練技巧融入你的領導風格，提升帶人的果效。即使沒有正式的領導者頭銜，仍可以把教練式的互動風格融入不同的角色裡，成為他人的屬靈夥伴、良師益友。▌誠摯推薦馮珮｜高雄福氣教會牧師黃志靖｜東湖禮拜堂長老／創略廣告總經理

12-year-old Ben has a bully in his brain who tells him what to do. It makes dealing with a new school, new town and parents who are falling apart seem impossible. This heartfelt story about a boy with OCD celebrates how friendship can make you brave and find the strength to overcome anything ...A Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLabNew town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head ...There are 4 things you should know about Ben:1. He's 12 years old2. He's the new kid at school3. His special number is 44. He has a bully in his brainSometimes Ben's brain makes him count to 4 to prevent bad things happening. Sometimes it makes him tap or blink in 4s. Mostly it makes the smallest things feel impossible. And with a new school, a moody big brother, an absent dad and a mum battling her own demons, Ben feels more out of control than ever. But then he meets April, and with his new friend, Ben might finally figure out how to stand up to the bully in his brain, once and for

A furious debut novel from Andrew Joseph White about embracing the monster within and unleashing its power against your oppressors. Perfect for fans of Gideon the Ninth and Annihilation. Sixteen-year-old trans boy Benji is on the run from the cult that raised him--the fundamentalist sect that unleashed Armageddon and decimated the world's population. Desperately, he searches for a place where the cult can't get their hands on him, or more importantly, on the bioweapon they infected him with. But when cornered by monsters born from the destruction, Benji is rescued by a group of teens from the local Acheson LGBTQ+ Center, affectionately known as the ALC. The ALC's leader, Nick, is gorgeous, autistic, and a deadly shot, and he knows Benji's darkest secret: the cult's bioweapon is mutating him into a monster deadly enough to wipe humanity from the earth once and for all. Still, Nick offers Benji shelter among his ragtag group of queer teens, as long as Benji can control the monster and us

The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. This book spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: - A timeline of key events in the hero's history- Photos that bring the story more fully to life- Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable- Childhood moments that influenced the hero- Facts that make great conversation-starters- A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

In this pithy board book series, an overenthusiastic, impulsive lion tests his daily routines to their limit—in Lionel Eats All By Himself, Lionel does just that, cheekily enjoying the remarkable mess that results.Lionel is in his highchair and insists on eating all by himself. His veggies—well done, Lionel! His soup—nice one, Lionel! But each bite leaves more and more mess in the room, and on Lionel. Watch out for the big burp to finish off before Dad helps Lionel down from the table.Cheeky toddler lion Lionel learns about looking after his own body. His mischievous grin puts the reader instantly on his side, and the tolerant voice of his father provides an amused commentary—and incidentally a lovely model for how to parent.

資深刺繡職人──王棉老師將臺灣野鳥變身時尚刺繡model的第一本刺繡創作集◎一本在手，初學OK!超實用針法指南豐富收錄王棉老師的基礎針法小教室:直線針法、平針針法、散種針法、緞面針法、釘線針法、輪廓針法、雛菊針法、鎖鍊針法、飛行針法、繞線鎖鍊針法、蛛網玫瑰針法、絨毛針法、釘線格子針法、環形針法、結粒針法、錫蘭針法、立體莖幹針法、爆米花雛菊針法、釦眼針法、釦眼針法應用◎內附圖案&紙型資深刺繡職人──王棉老師第一本以台灣特有鳥兒為主題發想的刺繡創作集，本書收錄20餘種可愛的鳥兒品種，運用各式繡法、亮片、珠珠等巧思，將其設計成時尚穿搭的刺繡鳥兒model圖像，並巧妙裝飾於框物、衣飾、口金包、別針飾品、零錢包等生活小物，讓手作創意也能與日常完美結合，讓刺繡作品不再流於僅為藝術收藏，而是能夠走進居家日常，點綴手作人每一天的可愛印象。本書詳細解說鳥兒刺繡的基本製作教學，內附詳細彩色圖稿解說及原寸圖案、紙型，豐富收錄王棉老師細心解說的針法小教室，內含20多種針法彩色圖解，即使是初學者也能輕鬆上手。喜愛刺繡愛玩創意的您，想讓手作題材變得更加生動有趣，就跟著王棉老師一起打造與眾不同的時尚鳥兒吧！

Priddy Learning: My First ABC is an engaging novelty book with wheels to turn, specially designed to teach preschoolers the alphabet and first words.Preschoolers can learn the letters of this alphabet with this innovative wheel book. With two wheels to turn on every page, this sturdy board book has been designed to encourage children to interact with the activities as they learn their abc. Children can turn the wheels to find the correct picture that matches with the starting letter. The bright pictures and simple labels build early vocabulary, while the wheels help to develop hand-eye coordination.Part of the Priddy Learning series which also includes; Priddy Learning: Let's Spell; Priddy Learning: My First Animals; Priddy Learning: My First Ready for School; Priddy Learning: My First Clock Book, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean ABC, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Pen Control, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Words, Priddy Learning: My First Wipe Clean Starting School, P

''Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible'' TAYLOR JENKINS-REID, author of Daisy Jones and the SixThe Grand Season has just begun and already Nina''s debut among Loisail''s most notable socialites has gone disastrously awry.Nina has always struggled to control her gift of telekinesis, which has earnt her the nickname the Witch of Oldhouse. When Hector Auvray, the renowned entertainer, arrives in town, Nina is dazzled. He too has a telekinetic talent and sees her not as a witch, but ripe with magical potential.Under his tutelage, Nina''s talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairy-tales, and Hector is hiding a secret bitter truth from Nina - and himself - that threatens their courtship.The Beautiful Ones is a sweeping tale of love and betrayal and the struggle between conformity and passion.Discover why readers love The Beaut

* Instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller *What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales?Alex Claremont-Diaz is handsome, charismatic, a genius – pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House ever since his mother first became President of the United States. There’s only one problem. When the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an altercation between Alex and Prince Henry, U.S./British relations take a turn for the worse.Heads of family and state devise a plan for damage control: stage a truce. But what begins as a fake, Instagrammable friendship grows deeper, and more dangerous, than either Alex or Henry could have imagined. Soon they are hurtling into a secret romance that could derail the presidential campaign and upend two nations.'Red, White & Royal Blue is outrageously fun. It is romantic, sexy, witty, and thrilling. I loved every second.' - Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six

知名技術部落格「DotNet開發聖殿」以多年程式開發經驗，將業界的專業開發技巧融入於書中。 為MVC新手設計的絕佳教材，從精闢原理解說開始，再導引到實務範例。內容注重MVC範例展示，培養實作MVC程式的能力，而非讀完MVC理論，卻不知如何下手。或者您曾學過MVC或研讀過其他書籍，在技術與觀念仍無法領略MVC精髓，希望重奠根基，重理大腦完整思路，那麼這本書正可滿足您的需求。 精選內容，讓您Do Less, Get More，短時間內培養出即戰力，本書內容有： ＊ Visual Studio 2022工具安裝、MVC開發環境建立與程式部署 ＊ 介紹MVC架構如何三分天下，精解Model、View與Controller三者職責與運作 ＊ View / HTML Helpers / Bundle & Minification / Layout功能大解析 ＊ 全面掌握Razor語法，提升View頁面的智慧與判斷力 ＊ 用開源Chart.js及JSON製作HTML5互動式商業統計圖表 ＊ 以jQuery Ajax / Web API 2.0 / JSON三劍客建立輕量級高效能網站 ＊ 以真實汽車銷售網站演示Routing路由大法，認識這位引導網站人流的大管家 ＊ Entity Framework的Database First / Model First / Code First完全制霸 ＊ 用單元測試提升MVC程式之品質 ＊ 將MVC應用程式部署至Microsoft Azure雲端平台 ＊ 將MVC延伸到ASP.NET Core，讓您掌握最新前沿技術的應用

This coming-of-gender graphic novel debut from trans creator Joris Bas Backer is an enlightening and often hilarious tale that casts light on what it was like to be transgender before help was more accessible and widespread.When their Mum moves to another country to work on fixing the Millennium bug, Jet is forced to stay at a boarding house. But something’s not quite right, and it’s not just the out-of-control kids that Jet has to live with. Jet begins to notice that they don’t feel like the other girls in their class. Jet slowly begins to realise that they may be more of a boy than a girl. Is that even possible? And who do they talk to about these feelings?In 1999, when most people think that the world is about to end with the Y2K crash on the eve of the new Millennium, Jet is just trying to get through high school. When their Mom moves to another country to work on fixing the Millennium bug, Jet is forced to stay at a boarding house while they finish the school year, and they're not

女性人物模型塗裝就像卡路里控制？模型和「卡路里」有何關聯？本書用「卡路里」代表女性人物模型塗裝所需的「體力」和「心力」，以卡路里分級向大家介紹各種創作手法！這次使用的主材料正是在SNS和模型雜誌中，引起大家熱議的田宮1/24「校園朋友套組II」！你的人物模型會消耗多少卡路里？依照完成度選擇「可愛」等級！作品經常刊登在「Armour Modelling月刊」和「Model Graphix月刊」的專業塗裝師，由國谷忠伸親授的塗裝詳解指南！本書依照卡路里等級為各位獻上一道道「賞心悅目」的餐點！

For more than 100 years, Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods has been recognized as the premier text in clinical laboratory medicine, widely used by both clinical pathologists and laboratory technicians. Leading experts in each testing discipline clearly explain procedures and how they are used both to formulate clinical diagnoses and to plan patient medical care and long-term management. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, it provides cutting-edge coverage of automation, informatics, molecular diagnostics, proteomics, laboratory management, and quality control, emphasizing new testing methodologies throughout.Remains the most comprehensive and authoritative text on every aspect of the clinical laboratory and the scientific foundation and clinical application of today's complete range of laboratory tests. Updates include current hot topics and advances in clinical laboratory practices, including new and extended applications to diagnosis and management.

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT“Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODINYou deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace.An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how.Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar:● Slammed is normal.● Distractions are everywhere.● Life gets reduced to going through the motions.Tired of living that way?At Your Bestgives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow.Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor.

From bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a new installment in the Hades and Persephone series, told in Hades’s point of view.Discover the enthralling fantasy world of gods and mortals in bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair's reimagined New Greece. Readers are "hopelessly addicted" to this captivating story of Hades and Persephone."Take her, and I will destroy this world. Take her, and I will destroy you. Take her, and I will end us all."Hades, God of the Underworld, is known for his inflexible rule, luxurious night clubs, and impossible bargains. Used to control, he is not prepared to discover the Fates have chosen his future wife and Queen—Persephone, Goddess of Spring.Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways. She defies him at every turn, even as the attraction between them explodes.Hades finds himself faced with the impossible—proving his future bride wrong. Regardless of h

Discover the magical world of Nevermoor and the adventures of Morrigan Crow, in this bestselling, award-winning series for fans of Harry Potter and His Dark Materials.'Exciting, mysterious, marvellous and magical ... quite simply one of the best children's books I've read in years' Robin Stevens, author of Murder Most Unladylike.Morrigan Crow is determined, daring and ready for a new challenge: to step into her destiny as a Wundersmith, master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her. She and her friends are proud to be in their second year of attendance at the magical Wundrous Society, and together they can face anything.But a strange illness has taken hold of Nevermoor, turning its peaceable Wunimals into mindless, vicious unnimals on the hunt. As victims of the Hollowpox multiply, panic spreads. And with the city she loves in a state of fear, Morrigan quickly realises it is up to her to find a cure for the Hollowpox, even if it will put her -

From theNew York Timesbestselling author ofMexican Gothiccomes a sweeping romance with a dash of magic.They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail’s most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina’s chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina’s debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis―neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse―and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip.When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector’s help, Nina’s talent blossoms, as does her love for him.But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina ― and himself―that threatens to end their

51 Ways to Master Self-Control拖延不是因為懶惰，而是想要逃避！有意識的提高「自控力」，就算面對時間壓力、困難工作，也能積極面對，高效完成任務！全球成功人士都擁有的「自控力」，只要掌握方法，普通人也可以告別拖延，擁有高效率！STEP1 環境打造從斷捨離雜物、到朋友圈的篩選，以及自己內在情緒的整頓，由裡而外，打造出積極明亮的氛圍。STEP2 目標制定用SMART原則制定明

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This official Minecraft novel is an action-packed thriller When a new virtual-reality version of the game brings her dreams--and doubts--to life, one player must face her fears. Bianca has never been good at following the plan. She's more of an act-now, deal-with-the-consequences-later kind of person. But consequences can't be put off forever, as Bianca learns when she and her best friend, Lonnie, are in a terrible car crash. Waking up in the hospital, almost paralyzed by her injuries, Bianca is faced with questions she's not equipped to answer. She chooses instead to try a new virtual-reality version of Minecraft that responds to her every wish, giving her control over a world at the very moment she thought she'd lost it. As she explores this new realm, she encounters a mute, glitching avatar she believes to be Lonnie. Bianca teams up with Esme and Anton, two kids who are also playing on the hospital server, to save her friend. But the road to recovery isn'

A comprehensive and current introduction to the fundamentals of regression analysisIntroduction to Linear Regression Analysis, 6th Edition is the most comprehensive, fulsome, and current examination of the foundations of linear regression analysis. Fully updated in this new sixth edition, the distinguished authors have included new material on generalized regression techniques and new examples to help the reader understand retain the concepts taught in the book.The new edition focuses on four key areas of improvement over the fifth edition: New exercises and data setsNew material on generalized regression techniquesThe inclusion of JMP software in key areasCarefully condensing the text where possibleIntroduction to Linear Regression Analysis skillfully blends theory and application in both the conventional and less common uses of regression analysis in today's cutting-edge scientific research. The text equips readers to understand the basic principles needed to apply regression model-b

Kingston Cycle #1-3WINNER of the 2019 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, and a finalist for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and theLammy Award!One of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, according toTime MagazineOne of the best books of 2018, according to NPR,Publishers Weekly,BuzzFeed, theChicago Review, BookPage, and the B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog.The Kingston Cycle is One of Reader's Digest Top 25 Best Fantasy Series Ever WrittenC. L. Polk arrives on the scene withWitchmark, a stunning, addictive fantasy that combines intrigue, magic, betrayal, and romance. TheNew York Timescalls it “thoroughly charming and deftly paced... an accomplished and enjoyable debut.”In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a World War, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own.Magic marked Miles Singer for suffering the day he was born, doomed either to be enslav

統計大師Karl Pearson 說 :「統計是科學的文法(Statistics is the grammar of science)。」統計學是在資料分析的基礎上研究測量、蒐集、整理、歸納、分析資料，以便提出正確資訊的科學。為了有效地推進品質管理，活動中蒐集有關品質之資料，解析資料的方法就顯得重要。此處將此常用的統計方法稱為品管的統計方法（Statistical Quality Control;

New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer’s Lost Rainforest trilogy comes to an action-packed conclusion in the final book of this middle grade animal fantasy that pits the shadowwalkers against their most dangerous enemy yet. Now in paperback!When the shadowwalkers were victorious in their battle against the Ant Queen, they hoped their work to save Caldera was done. But the rainforest has begun to rumble. Rumi, a scholarly tree frog who can control the wind, must bring his band of animal friends to face the greatest danger they’ve yet encountered—the giant volcano beneath the jungle itself. While Rumi has solved many riddles to get this far, wits and wind alone won’t stop this foe.While the volcano roars, rumors of a mysterious evil blanket Caldera—the Elemental of Darkness has emerged and is building a legion of followers. When the shadowwalkers are forced to divide and conquer, Rumi finds himself an unlikely leader and must grapple with his own secrets before he can unlock th

A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the thronePower is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power.Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril.Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody

DescriptionThe sixth edition of Design of Machinery is an evolutionary improvement over the fifth and earlier editions. The balanced coverage of analysis and design and outstanding use of realistic engineering examples makes this the most comprehensive, yet practical , instruction in the design of machinery.NEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION188 videos are referenced throughout the text to aid in student comprehension.Over 50 new problem assignments have been added.The author-written programs have been updated to improve their interface and usability.Working Model files, MATLAB models, two virtual laboratories, lecture videos, and demonstration videos are now available online!

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本書為Deckle Edge (毛邊)版，書頁不整齊為正常現象。The book that all SHATTER ME fans have been waiting for is finally here. The finale of Tahereh Mafi's New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen, Stranger Things and Leigh Bardugo's Six of CrowsJuliette Ferrars.Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie?Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong - between Ella and Juliette - blur.And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control. The day of reckoning for the Reestablishment is coming. But will the choice of which side to fight on be hers? Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series which has been published in over 30 languages around the world.She was born in a small ci

Build a brain and then pick it apart with SmarLab's awesome anatomy kit The Amazing Squishy Brain. This anatomically correct model, complete with moving mandible (jawbone), squishy plastic brain, and eyeballs makes for a realistic experience of our body's gray matter. If you think about it, it's really a no brainer!Kids will get ahead of the pack at school by taking a tour through the senses, movement, memory, emotion, decision-making, and automatic functions of the brain. Plus, they’ll learn about phenomena like brain freezes, and get plenty of fun activities, too

Time is running out for the Dragon Masters to stop the dark wizard Maldred!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Dark wizard Maldred has stolen the Gold and Silver Keys! With these keys, he can now control the Naga: a powerful dragon who can cause terrible earthquakes. The Naga lives in a secret temple in the center of the earth... and Maldred is on his way there! Drake and his friends Jean and Darma travel to the temple to try to stop him. What will they find there? Will the Dragon Masters defeat Maldred once and for all?

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Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.Scattered Minds:- Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay- Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why- Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience- Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours- Expresses optimism