Exploring Spring

Pro Spring Boot is your authoritative hands-on practical guide for increasing your Spring Framework-based enterprise Java and cloud application productivity while decreasing development time using the

《Spring Boot in Action》是一本專為熟悉 Spring Framework 的開發者所寫的實戰指南，聚焦於如何運用 Spring Boot 大幅簡化 Java 應用程式的開發流程。Spring Boot 以「約定優於設定」為核心理念，讓開發者跳過繁瑣的組態工作，快速啟動專案，將心力集中在應用程式的行為與商業邏輯上。作者 Craig Walls 以多年 Spring 開發與教學經驗，透過清楚且實用的範例，說明如何有效運用 Spring Boot 的自動組態機制，同時在需要時進行客製化調整。書中涵蓋測試、部署、Actuator 監控、命令列工具（CLI）、以及與 Groovy、Grails 的整合應用，完整呈現 Spring Boot 在實務開發中的優勢。本書內容務實、節奏明快，適合希望提升開發效率、減少設定負擔的 Java 與 Spring 開發者閱讀，是理解與上手 Spring Boot 的重要入門與進階參考。Although Spring Framework simplifies enterprise Java development, it can require a lot from developers in terms of framework configuration. Spring Boot radically streamlines the process of creating Spring applications by employing automatic configuration, along with a programming model built around established conventions for build-time and runtime dependencies. It also provides a component that gives insight into the internals of a running application and a handy CLI that can be used to write command-line scripts in Groovy. Developers who have used Spring Boot say that th

Composed for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, The Rite of Spring premiered in 1913 to a near-riot. The most famous musical work of the 20th century, this brilliant and uncompromising masterpiece changed t

本書以扎實的 Spring Boot/MVC/API 基礎為基石，帶您精通 Spring AI 的核心組件，最終具備開發企業級 AI 應用程式的能力★ 從 Spring Boot 基礎教起，建立堅實的企業級開發能力★ 精通 RESTful API 設計，打造穩健的生產級後端系統★ 掌握多模態處理、語音合成，擴展智能應用邊界★ 由 API 串接 AI，為模型賦予 Function Calling 行動力★ 實戰企業級 RAG 知識庫，讓 AI 讀懂你的私有文件★ 提供17個實作範例，涵蓋最新的MCP開發【核心基礎】奠定企業級 AI 應用開發基石‧ 穩固開發基礎：深入解析 Spring Boot 自動配置、三層架構，以及 RESTful API 開發‧ 必備觀念與實踐：掌握依賴注入、Validation、全域錯誤處理、安全配置 API Key 的方法‧ 掌握 Spring AI 核心價值：專注於解決將 企業數據、API 與 AI 無縫串聯 的根本挑戰‧ 統一 API 介面：透過 ChatClient，輕鬆整合多種主流 AI 模型【AI 實戰】建構高智能對話與多模態能力‧ RAG 知識庫核心：實作RAG系統，從而解決資料過時或幻覺 問題‧ 賦予 AI 行動能力：透過 Function Calling突破AI限制，讓模型能調用外部 API 獲取即時數據、執行業務操作‧ 記憶與上下文管理：建立 ChatMemory 系統，實現對話歷史的 短期記憶 和跨會話的 長期記憶‧ 多模態功能集成：實現圖片、語音、影片分析及生成等功能‧結構化輸出保證：讓 AI 回應自動轉換為 類型安全 的 Java 物件，便於系統整合與數據處理【企業部署與優化】打造生產就緒的 AI 平台‧ 數據品質保證：深入了解 ETL的 文本清理、智能分塊 和 元資料增強 等技術‧ Advanced RAG：學習 Embedding、Re-ranking排序優化，將檢索準確率提升至 90% 以上‧ MCP協議擴展：掌握MCP，這是標準AI工具接口，可輕鬆整合外部服務‧生產部署與監控：進行效能監控與成本追蹤【本書適合】◎Java 開發者： 熟悉 Spring Boot 或 Spring Framework，希望快速進入 AI 應用開發領域◎企業架構師與技術主管： 負責設計穩定、高效能、可擴展的 企業級 AI 平台 和

＼\感謝讀者支持，好評回饋再上市/／業界精選十項大型專案 擁有基礎知識後，想更了解專案開發？ 如何進行微服務架構的轉型？ 透過本書，讓你快速提升專案獨立執行能力【內容簡介】 隨著微服務概念的興起，如何快速實施微服務成了一個重要話題。在Java服務端領域，Spring Cloud微服務系統事實上已經成為整個Java後端架構的標準配備。如果你打算從事Java服務端開發，或你所在的公司正打算轉型微服務，那麼Spring Cloud是無論如何都躲不開的話題。 本書以專案實戰的形式來介紹Spring Cloud微服務系統。來自業界的真實案例，包括了建構Spring Cloud微服務所需的大部分內容，包括微服務專案架設、微服務閘道、熔斷限流、分散式任務排程、自動化CI/CD建構、Kubernetes容器化部署、微服務監控系統、分散式鏈路追蹤等。 無論讀者是否接觸過微服務開發，只要具備一定的Java開發基礎，都能透過本書快速掌握實際場景中的微服務開發技巧，並快速提升專案的實戰經驗。【適合讀者群】 ．希望快速提升專案經驗的Java初學者 ．正在轉型微服務架構的傳統專案的工程師 ．希望提升Spring Cloud微服務全端技術經驗的進階開發工程師 ．對特定系統設計感興趣的產品經理及研發人員【本書特色】 每個專案實例分為功能概述、系統設計、實際步驟。讓讀者有效率地熟悉特定系統，並應用在實戰環境中。 本書內含十項專案： ．使用者系統 ．SSO授權認證系統 ．車輛電子圍欄系統 ．電子錢包系統 ．支付系統 ．A/B測試系統 ．分散式任務排程系統 ．微服務DevOps發佈系統 ．微服務度量指標監控系統 ．微服務分散式鏈路追蹤系統

Spring Boot 從實戰中快速上手 ★★★【電商實戰X直接示範】★★★ ★★★★【搶購系統X一學就懂】★★★★ Spring Boot 是基於 Java 的開源框架，作為簡化 Spring 應用程式的建立、設定和部署。利用「約定優先於設定」的理念，先行整合好的方案，使開發者不再需要時常手動進行繁瑣的設定。 本書作者精通多種程式語言與框架，並長期做為大企業的軟體開發諮詢服務。不僅熟稔企業架構，也了解初學者的疑惑。故寫作以基礎知識下手，從常用的開發工具、專案結構、設定以及原理入手，再從 Web 開發作為切入，一步步走向專業。 書中篇章分為5篇，包括基礎篇、Web篇、資料存取篇、企業應用程式開發篇、專案實戰篇，涵蓋了企業開發中常用的技術和框架。並按照開發者的思考習慣和學習規律，參考企業級開發的分層架構，循序漸進地教讀者快速掌握Spring Boot開發。在內容上由淺入深、在知識講解上深入淺出，讓讀者輕鬆掌握Spring Boot的企業應用程式開發。 本書在進行理論講解的同時舉出了大量的範例。以範例驗證理論，跟著範例邊學邊做，讀者的學習會更簡單、更高效。其中對知識的講解讓讀者知其然且知其所以然，絕不會出現含糊不清、一遇到重點和困難就跳過的情形，最後以兩章實戰專案收尾，使讀者學而能會，會而能用。 【本書適合讀者】 ‧具有 Java 基礎，對 Spring Boot 感興趣者。 ‧正在使用 Spring Boot 開發，卻對各種技術使用不熟練者。 ‧想要了解 Spring Boot整合技術與框架者。

Exploring Law's Empire is a collection of essays examining the work of Ronald Dworkin in the philosophy of law and constitutionalism. A group of leading legal theorists develop, defend and critique th

Written with clarity and without pretension, Exploring Oral History is a user-friendly guide to the systematic, interactive collection and analysis of people's accounts of their lives and experiences.

Exploring Feng Shui traccs the origin and development of the ancient art of feng shui in China. From basic principles and models to the more complex concepts and applications, and from the tools of th

●2024年繼續用Java開發，真正正統純OO語言 ●Web開發及Java Web開發的異同 ●Java開發的環境安裝、設定、使用 ●JSP基礎、內建物件、JavaBean技術、Servelet技術 ●Servlet的籂檢程式及監聽器 ●Java Web的資料庫操作及EL運算語言、JSTL標籤、Ajax技術 ●SSM架構之Spring IoC、AOP、MVC ●MyBatis、Maven’ SSM整合 本書分為5篇，共17章。第1篇介紹Web開發與Java Web開發，包括系統結構、相關技術、開發環境等；第2篇介紹JSP語言基礎，包括JSP的基本概念、JSP的指令、JSP的動作、JSP的註釋、JSP的內建物件、JavaBean技術、Servlet技術、Servlet篩檢程式、Servlet監聽器等，並且在每個模組最後都提供實戰例子；第3篇介紹Java Web整合開發，包括JDBC以及Java Web操作資料庫實踐、EL運算式語言、JSTL標籤語言、Ajax整合技術等，這部分主要介紹JSP技術的進階，由靜態網頁向動態頁面轉變；第4篇介紹SSM框架，包括Spring IoC、Spring AOP、MyBatis、Spring MVC的入門介紹，最後基於框架實現整合開發；第5篇介紹專案實戰，包括基於SSM的學生資訊管理系統的需求分析、專案設計、開發測試等專案開發整體流程實戰。

In the tradition of Rachel Carson’s groundbreaking environmental classic Silent Spring, an award-winning entomologist and conservationist explains the importance of insects to our survival, and offers

9781409550310 Pop-Up Jungle See Monkey swing, Snake slither, Parrot fly, Crocodile snap and Tiger pounce as you open the pages of this delightful pop-up book.9781474968027 Pop-Up AnimalsOrangutans are swinging in trees, tigers are prowling stealthily amonst the foliage, Elephants are walking across the savannah, a green turtle is gliding through the coral and pandas are eating and sleeping. Watch them all come to life in this beautiful Pop-up book by Usborne.9781474972093 Pop-Up SeasonsEnjoy exploring the seasons in this beautiful pop-up book. Five spreads of gorgeously designed pop-up scenes show birds nesting in the spring blossom, bees buzzing in a summer meadow, the wind whipping up the colourful autumn leaves, and the crisp white branches of the forest in the snow, and a whole, four-seasons pop-up tree presents a stunning finale.9781474986045 Pop-Up BirdsTurn the pages of this delightful pop-up book to see the beautiful birds come to life.

Dragon Masters #11: Shine Of Silver Dragon Dragon Masters #12: Treasure Of Gold Dragon Dragon Masters #13:Eye Of Earthquake Dragon Dragon Masters #14: Land Of Spring Dragon Dragon Masters #15: Future Of Time Dragon

Help Maisy to grow her very first garden with a vegetable patch and LOTS of flowers. See things spring to life in this fun-filled novelty book!Digging, planting, weeding, watering … Maisy is getting h

Soon to be a major motion pictureCoco Chanel and Composer Igor Stravinsky.Their love affair inspired their art. Their art defined an era. In 1913, at the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring,

?全面介紹專案開發流程，從規劃到實作?深入解析 Spring Boot 技術選型與應用?詳細指導開發環境安裝與配置?掌握 Git 版本管理與專案建構技巧?整合 MyBatis-Plus，提升資料操作效率?使用 Apifox 進行 API 設計與管理?介紹 Docker、MinIo、阿里雲 OSS 儲存方案?配置 Redis 快取，優化系統效能?支援郵件、簡訊與驗證碼通知功能?強化 Spring Security 權限與安全管理?Jenkins 自動化部署，提升開發效率?Vue 3.0、Vben Admin、uni-app 打造完整前後端【內容簡介】本書涵蓋專案開發的完整流程，從專案規劃、技術選型、環境配置到部署維運。詳細介紹 Spring Boot 的選擇與建置，並指導 JDK、IntelliJ IDEA、Maven、MySQL 及視覺化工具的安裝與配置。透過 Git 進行版本管理，確保程式碼一致性，並整合 MyBatis-Plus 簡化資料操作。API 設計採用 Apifox 進行管理，提升介面文件的規範性與開發效率。檔案管理部分，透過 Docker 部署 MinIo，並整合阿里雲 OSS 提供彈性儲存方案。Redis 相關章節涵蓋環境配置與工具類開發，提升快取效能。郵件、簡訊與驗證碼功能整合阿里雲服務，提供多管道通知機制。Spring Security 章節專注於權限控管與登入驗證，確保系統安全性。Jenkins 自動化部署，提升開發與維運效率，並介紹 Linux 伺服器的環境建置。前端開發選用 Vue 3.0，搭配 Vben Admin，實現登入、使用者管理與專案部署。小程式開發採用 uni-app，整合 uView UI 框架，實作圖書管理、通知公告與個人中心，提供完整的企業級應用開發實戰指南。

本書共分10章。第1章介紹Nacos的動態發現、健康檢查、設定管理、技術選型、分散式事務及其與Eureka的區別。第2章介紹Dubbo的基本概念、整合、設定、註冊中心、偵錯和監控、擴充、原理、性能最佳化及序列化協定。第3章介紹ZooKeeper的結構、特性、資料模型、API、應用場景、工作原理以及監控和管理。第4章介紹Spring Cloud Security OAuth 2的授權模式、底層工作原理及JWT技術。第5章介紹Spring Cloud Gateway的路由與更新、負載平衡策略、篩檢程式、限流方式、底層工作原理及高併發下的問題與解決方案。第6章介紹分散式鏈路追蹤的背景和概念，Skywalking的安裝設定、資料獲取、呼叫堆疊分析和故障排除。第7章介紹量控制元件，涵蓋限流、熔斷、降級、動態規則、服務治理、流量控制方式、核心元件及Sentinel規則和持久化推送模式。第8章介紹了Apache ShardingSphere與同類產品，並討論分片策略、資料遮罩、分散式事務、資料庫讀寫分離、主從同步、叢集管理、跨資料庫分頁、垂直與水平拆分、廣播與綁定資料表及底層實現原理。第9章介紹Elasticsearch、Logstash和Kibana的安裝設定及底層實現原理。第10章介紹RocketMQ的安裝、設定、架構、基本原理及高可用性、容錯性、性能優化和監控方法。 【本書看點】l 動態發現與健康檢查l Dubbo基本概念與整合l ZooKeeper結構與特性l OAuth 2授權模式l Spring Cloud Gateway路由與更新l 分散式鏈路追蹤背景和概念l 流量控制元件對比介紹l ShardingSphere分片策略與資料遮罩l Elasticsearch+Logstash+Kibana安裝設定RocketMQ架構與基本原理

序The publisher invites Japanese readers and Satoyama supporters to spread these stories of harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature in rural communities in Taiwan, and to keep telling the story of the Satoyama Initiative. Let us keep learning from one another through exchange, strengthening the friendship between Taiwan and Japan on the road to landscape restoration, and contributing to global biodiversity. We are all in this together, and we can do it together.內容簡介There are four books in the set, about four rural communities in Taiwan. First, The Spring on the Highland explains how two generations of farmers in Gonglaoping, Fengyuan District, Taichung enjoy the fruits of kinship with the land following the restoration of the spring on the highland. Second, Farming Village Co. Unlimited is about a Satoyama-inspired enterprise based on crop diversification and creative local produce marketing in Gongrong, Sanzhi District, New Taipei City. Third, Letters the Blue Sea Wrote to t

My woodland’s full of animals,of every different kind.So shall we stay here for a whileand see what we can find?Experience the everyday wonder of nature in this first book of poetry, exploring a magic

Title in this set:Rise of the Earth DragonSaving the Sun DragonSecret of the Water DragonPower of the Fire DragonSong of the Poison DragonFlight of the Moon DragonSearch for the Lightning DragonRoar of the Thunder DragonChill of the Ice DragonWaking the Rainbow DragonShine of the Silver DragonTreasure of the Gold DragonEye of the Earthquake DragonLand of the Spring DragonFuture of the Time DragonCall of the Sound DragonFortress of the Stone DragonHeat of the Lava Dragon

Fully updated essential guide to exploring Britain by train, Railway Day Trips is ideal for anyone planning or looking for inspiration for a rail journey. From bestselling railway author Julian Hollan

'stunning...succeeds in exploring complex topics in an exciting and visually accessible way' Born to Engineer 'smart writing and wonderful illustrations' How it Works Plunge into the world of science

Exploring Richard Avedon’s fascination with France, Avedon’s France brings together a collection of spectacular photographs; selected interviews, letters, publications, and writings (including new mat

An information-packed, beautifully illustrated handbook exploring the evolution of design, from the industrial revolution to the digital explosion Designers, makers and users are the three essential p

Exploring themes that preoccupied Albert Camus--absurdity, silence, revolt, fidelity, and moderation--Robert Zaretsky portrays a moralist who refused to be fooled by the nobler names we assign to ou

Tracing China’s journey began from exploring rural revolution and reconstitutions of community in South China. Spanning decades of rural-urban divide, it finally uncovers China’s global reach and Hong

The follow-up to the successful Loose Parts and your guide to infants and toddlers safely exploring through play.Loose parts capture children's curiosity, give free reign to their imagination, and enc

This edited volume brings together essays by leading experts exploring different aspects of ethnic minority education in China: among these are the challenges associated with bilingual and trilingual

High up in the treetops strange birds are hatching from their eggs, craning their necks toward their mothers, and exploring their new environment. In this enchanting book, paper artist Philippe UG has

Syaman Rapongan is a chronicler of his people, the Tao, an Indigenous community who live on Orchid Island near the island of Taiwan. In Eyes of the Sky, he invites readers to learn the ways of this oceanic world--and to learn to see their own worlds anew through a Tao lens. Employing oral storytelling conventions, Eyes of the Sky opens by recounting the history of the Tao, from their mythic origins to the present day. Its first chapter is narrated by a giant trevally, a fish common to the waters around Orchid Island. It then tells the stories of three generations of a single family--father, son, and grandson--exploring the transformation of Tao society through their encounters with Han-Taiwanese modernity. Syaman Rapongan paints a vivid picture of his homeland--its mountains and seas, flora and fauna, climate and ecology--as well as local culture and customs. In describing fishing practices, canoe building, and conversations with friends from his village, he illustrates the Tao's ecolo

Conmemoramos el 50. aniversario de la publicaci鏮 de la segunda novela de Stephen King con un homenaje a la primera edici鏮, traducci鏮 revisada y acabados metalizados. El autor Ben Mears regresa a Salem's Lot para escribir un libro sobre la casa que le atormenta desde que era solo un ni隳. Sin embargo, al llegar se encuentra su aislado pueblo invadido por vampiros. Y, conforme las criaturas sedientas de sangre reclaman m嫳 v獳timas, Mears se hace cargo de convencer a un peque隳 grupo de creyentes para oponerse a los no muertos. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication of Stephen King's second novel with a tribute to its first edition, a revised translation with metallic finishes. NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX - #1 BESTSELLER - Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem's Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his ne

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

In this follow up toCat Family ChristmasandCat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking

Six acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless and creator of the beloved graphic novel series Heartstopper, now a major Netflix series.SOLITAIREMy name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden.RADIO SILENCEWhen Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.I WAS BORN FOR THISFor Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm.Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. And playing in a band with his mates is all he e

Get inside the machinery of the modern world and understand the science that makes it all work. Have you ever been tempted to take the back off your TV? Have you wondered about what's going on beneath your feet on the street where you live? How Technology Works lifts the lid on the technology you use all the time but take for granted. It also takes you to places you'll never get the chance to see, such as the inside of a nuclear storage facility or the crew capsule on top of a moon rocket. The book takes you on a journey of discovery, starting with technology at work inside the human body before exploring cities and factories and then blasting off into space. Along the way, you'll lose yourself in super-detailed illustrations that reveal amazing hidden things and explain how they work. How Technology Works is an inspiring guide that makes technology fun, fascinating, and accessible for curious minds of all ages.

9781803703831 There's a Hippo in my Toilet!You'd better not open the flaps, because the animals might jump out! Children will love stepping into the mischievous world of this unique and hilarious pop-up book. Full of surprises that are guaranteed to cause giggles, and wittily illustrated by the brilliant Susan Batori, the book culminates in a spectacular pop-up with all the different animals springing out together.9781474997751 Who Let The Dinosaurs Out?You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.9781803706528 Get That Monster Out Of Here!You'd better not open the flaps, because the monsters might get out! There's a hilarious be

Fills a gap in Korean Wave studies by studying it through the lens of gender. Women We Love is an edited collection exploring femininities in and around the Korean Wave since 2000. While studies on the Korean Wave are abundant, there is a dearth of analysis about the female-identifying stars, characters, and fans who shape and lead this crucial cultural movement. Using "women" as an inclusive term extending to all those who self-define as women, this collection of essays examines the role of women in K-pop and K-drama industries and fandom spaces, encompassing crucial intersectional topics such as queering of gender, dissemination of media, and fan culture. The audience for Women We Love will reflect the contributors to this text; they are K-pop and K-drama fans, queer, international; they are also academics of Asian histories, sociology, gender and sexuality, art history, and visual culture. The chapters are playful, intersectional, and will be adapted well into syllabi for media stud

THIS SUMMER, DIVE INTO TOM LAKE THE BREATH-TAKING NEW NOVEL FROM ANN PATCHETT THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A REESE WITHERSPOON AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK A new Ann Patchett novel is always cause for celebration ... and Tom Lake is one of her best i This comforting summer read has it all ...Young love, sibling rivalry and deep mother-daughter relationships REESE WITHERSPOON Filled with the moments I live for in a story BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry One of the most beloved authors of her generation SUNDAY TIMES ----------------------------- This is a story about Peter Duke who went on to be a famous actor. This is a story about falling in love with Peter Duke who wasn t famous at all. It s about falling so wildly in love with him the way one will at twenty-four that it felt like jumping off a roof at midnight. There was no way to foresee the mess it would come to in the end. It s spring and Lara s three grown daughters have retur

From Chinese Cosmology to English Romanticism explores the intricate early-modern English and European reception of the Chinese monistic idea tianren heyi or humanity’s unity with heaven via the Chinese rites controversy, the philosophical innovation of Spinoza, the transformation of English garden layout, and the poetic revolution of Coleridge and Wordsworth. ================== “Yu Liu offers a groundbreaking analysis of cross-cultural exchange by exploring the influence of Chinese philosophical traditions on English art, gardening, and literature up to the Romantic period . . . A must-read for scholars interested in Anglo-Chinese relations between 1600 and 1830.”—Robert Markley, W. D. and Sara E. Trowbridge Professor of English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign “In this deeply learned study, Yu Liu traces a ‘relay of ideas’ that made their way from Chinese philosophy to Western Romanticism, transformed along the way in Spinoza’s thought and in theories of Englis

9781803703831 There's a Hippo in my Toilet!You'd better not open the flaps, because the animals might jump out! Children will love stepping into the mischievous world of this unique and hilarious pop-up book. Full of surprises that are guaranteed to cause giggles, and wittily illustrated by the brilliant Susan Batori, the book culminates in a spectacular pop-up with all the different animals springing out together.9781474997751 Who Let The Dinosaurs Out?You'd better not open the flaps... because the dinosaurs just might jump out if you do! Children will love exploring the deliciously unexpected world of this book, as each page reveals a hilarious pop-up dinosaur springing out of a cupboard or a fridge or the shower. The chaos increases with every page turned, until all the dinosaurs are revealed together in a spectacular pop-up at the end.