Functional Analysis Methods for Reliability Models

Perfect for Valentine's Day and a heartwarming read for the cold winter months, this cozy animal story explores the universal theme of a mother's love for her child.When a polar bear leaves the safety

Dennis Lehane's stunning novel Live By Night is now a major film, produced, directed and starring Ben Affleck - due for release in January 2017Joe Coughlin is nineteen when he meets Emma Gould. A smal

In 2016, the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) enters its 45th year. Coincidentally, this will also be the 40th anniversary of the Global Design Awards (GDA). In celebration of these prestigious institutions, the 'Design NextGen Awards' and 'Best Design Teacher' awards have been established to acknowledge the importance of design education in the academic world. In addition to this 2016 will be the year that HKDA launches the 'Lifetime Honorary Award': an accolade dedicated to Dr Kan Tai Keung, who has contributed to the design industry for almost 50 years. With these awards, HKDA not only aims to further promote the field of design but to provide fertile soil for networking, allowing like-minded designers to connect and compete.HKDA Global Design Awards 2016 Annual Book 6500°K covers over 200 awarded works in 4 main categories - Digital, Graphics, Products (incl. Fashion), and Spatial & Environmental - with a further total of 41 related sub-categories. The book presents each

The Thea Sisters are off to Madagascar for Adventure Camp, a wilderness survival competition! The five friends love exploring and learning about the many plants and animals that live there. But then t

Bringing together leading critics and literary scholars, A New Vocabulary for Global Modernism argues for new ways of understanding the nature and development of twentieth-century literature and cultu

A new book by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout is cause for celebration. Her bestselling novels, includingOlive Kitteridge and The Burgess Boys,have illuminated our most tender relationships. Now, inMy Name Is Lucy Barton, this extraordinary writer shows how a simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the most tender relationship of all—the one between mother and daughter.Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn’t spoken for many years, comes to see her. Gentle gossip about people from Lucy’s childhood in Amgash, Illinois, seems to reconnect them, but just below the surface lie the tension and longing that have informed every aspect of Lucy’s life: her escape from her troubled family, her desire to become a writer, her marriage, her love for her two daughters. Knitting this powerful narrative together is the brilliant storytelling voice of Lucy herself: keenly observant, deeply human, and truly unforgettable.Prai

Throughout history, there has been an intrinsic need for humans to detect deception in other humans. Developed in 1923, the polygraph machine was a tool designed to do just this. To date, there have b

A stylish and beautifully illustrated picture book with flaps to encourage learning how to tell the time. Children will have fun learning about analogue and digital time telling. A key skill for child

An accidental fall from the swing seems to threaten Katy's hopes for the future, but she struggles to overcome her difficulties with good humour and vitality. This edition is beautifully illustrated b

The third book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, by New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. The fate of a generation lies in Ruby's h

The second book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, by New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. They call her the Leader. Their saviour

This concluding book in bestselling author Tony Abbott’s critically acclaimed middle grade adventure series is a mile-a-minute thrill ride. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Ridley Pearson.“Upon my

The Triathlete’s Training Bible is the bestselling and most comprehensive guide available for aspiring and experienced triathletes. Joe Friel is the most trusted coach in the world and his proven tria

Hilda's third magical adventure?now in paperback! Hilda and her mother have finally laid roots down in their new home in Trolberg. Pining for her magical friends and wonder filled homeland, Hilda is

Welcome to the Midnight Gang! Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for... the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning...When Tom gets hit on

Have you ever dreamt of bringing the weird and wonderful creatures of your imagination to life? Or having the most amazing monster line-up on your shelf? For monster enthusiasts of all ages, this box-

Conceived as a starting point for those coming to Buddhism for the first time, The Core Teachings is a guided tour of the most essential aspects of Buddhist wisdom and how they can be applied in our o

Things That Aren't features 26 thoughtful riddles, one for each letter of the alphabet, with clues to solve about intangible items such as air, breath, and jokes.

For many generations, the Nahuas of Mexico maintained their tradition of the xiuhpohualli. or "year counts," telling and performing their history around communal firesides so that the memory of it wou

Understanding the language of the lens is key for today’s filmmakers andcinematographers. Lenses and the different images they produce have the powerto propel story, evoke dramatic/emotional responses

Enid Blyton's books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups, can George, Dick, Anne, Julian a

Now available again, the best-selling and award winning novel, called A lush, wildly imaginative fairy tale” (San Francisco Chronicle).For readers of The White Tiger and The God of Small Things, a daz

如果一個人能夠無限次地穿越時間與宇宙，他的內心會發生什麼變化？本書以這個看似科幻、實則極為人性的問題為起點，深入解析經典影集《Doctor Who》中角色的心理層面。由心理學教授 Travis Langley 主編，集合多位學者，共收錄近二十篇文章，從人格理論、情感連結、創傷經驗到道德判斷，細緻拆解 Doctor 在不同化身中的心理差異，也延伸至同伴與反派角色的行為動機。全書文字親切易讀，兼具學術深度與流行文化魅力，不僅是影集粉絲的延伸閱讀，也是一扇理解心理學如何映照故事與人性的窗口。If a person could travel eternally through space and time, how would this power affect them, psychologically and emotionally? In a fun and accessible way, Doctor Who Psychology explores this question through an analysis of the longest-running sci-fi TV series of all time. This fascinating in-depth academic study, edited by Travis Langley, contains 20 essays delving into the psychology behind the time-traveling Doctor in his many iterations, as well as his companions and his foes.The essays include:“Who’s Who: A Myers-Briggs Comparison of the Doctors’ Personalities”“Madness among the Monsters: Are the Doctor’s Enemies Insane?”“Twice the Hearts, Half the Feels: Time Lord Detachment, Attachment, Abandonment”“Fear Fuels Love: Misattribution of Arous

Schoolgirl detectives Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are at Daisy's home, Fallingford, for the holidays. Daisy's glamorous mother is throwing a tea party for Daisy's birthday, and the whole family is invi

Set the stage for your child to soar with these just-right books that teach the first 25 sight words! The books' real-world topics with predicable text are super-engaging to make mastering these must-

Set the stage for your child to soar with these just-right books that teach the first 25 sight words! The books' real-world topics with predicable text are super-engaging to make mastering these must-

Images from the work of Dr. Seuss for all ages to color ? This beautiful book—featuring two colors of foil on the cover—will provide hours of creative fun for Dr. Seuss fans from 7 to 107! With intric

Minutes are vital to the success of meetings. Attendees rely on them for information they may have missed, and they serve as an essential communications tool for non participants. In addition, the act

《Danger is Everywhere》系列由喜劇演員David O'Doherty與插畫家Chris Judge合作完成，是一套以「假設性危機」為主軸的圖文手冊型作品。主角Docter Noel Zone自稱為「全世界唯一的危險學家」，專門研究如何辨識與應對日常生活中的各種潛在威脅——無論是馬桶裡的鯊魚、吸塵器外型的鱷魚，還是看似無害但實則危機四伏的小狗Napkin。他以一本正經的語氣講述荒誕場景，搭配標語式旁註與圖像式說明，營造出強烈的閱讀節奏與喜感。三集內容依序從入門、進階，到「危險學校」現場訓練，兼具戲仿、手冊、漫畫等多重形式，深受喜歡《Diary of a Wimpy Kid》或《The Dangerous Book for Boys》風格的讀者喜愛。本系列不僅適合喜歡幽默故事的中年級以上孩子，也常被推薦給對傳統小說提不起興趣的學生，作為培養閱讀習慣的引導之作。Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER IS EVERYWHERE is a brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have everyone from reluctant readers to bookworms laughing out loud (very safely) from start to finish. DOES IT WARN YOU ABOUT WHAT TO DO IF A SHARK COMES UP OUT OF THE LOO WHILE YOU ARE SITTING ON IT? Yes it does. AND HOW TO FIND OUT IF YOUR GRANNY IS A ROBOT? That too.本套書含以下三本：9780141354156 Danger Is Everywhere: A Handbook for Avoiding Danger (Book 1)9780141359205 Danger is STILL Everywhere: Beware of the Dog (Danger is Everywhere 2)9780141371108 Da

這次不只是寫手冊，而是加入學校教職員行列，要親自培訓你成為「危險學三級生」。從吸血老師到會飛的餐盤，還有神祕失蹤的腳踏車，一切都證明：學校絕對是個潛藏危機的地方。《Danger Really is Everywhere: School of Danger》延續系列一貫的瘋狂邏輯與誇張插圖，將手冊、漫畫與小說融合，營造出獨特閱讀體驗。不論是愛書的孩子還是平常不愛讀書的學生，都能從中找到幽默與想像的樂趣。*SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAUGH OUT LOUD CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2016*The world's greatest (and only) DANGEROLOGIST is back to make YOU into a Level 3 DANGEROLOGIST in his new SCHOOL OF DANGER handbook.Following a mishap involving his DANGER MOBILE (shopping trolley) and the local school dinner lady, Docter Noel Zone joins the teaching staff to help out.WARNING! BEWARE! CAUTION!But any POD (Pupil of Dangerology) knows that schools are full of DANGER - from VAMPIRE teachers to HAUNTED BOOKS! And when bikes start to go missing from around school, to Docter Noel, it's never been clearer that DANGER REALLY IS EVERYWHEREDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Dangerous Book for Boys, DANGER REALLY IS EVERYWHERE is the third brilliantly funny handbook for avoiding danger of all kinds that will have everyone

A new tactile book from the creators of 'Off to the Park!' The book is designed to be as accessible as possible making it suitable for children with visual impairments, disabilities which impair

Sierra's family runs a Christmas tree farm in Oregon - it's an idyllic place for a girl to grow up, except that every year they have to pack up and move to California to set up their Christmas tree lo

On one very special day an imaginary friend is born on an island far away. Here, he and his other imaginary friends play all day and each night they sit beneath the stars, hoping and waiting for their

Prepare to be enchanted! Layered 3-D scenes accented with foil make for an irresistible edition of thisGuess How Much I Love You winter adventure.The Nutbrown Hares are playing I Spy as they hop throu

Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks!Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the

What do you do when you're missing a shoe? When you're caught in the rain? Or when your ice cream melts? Solutions for Cold Feet is a sweet and gently humorous look at practical and creative answers f

Learning about life on the farm is a great way for young children to understand and explore the world around them. From the names of animals, plants and wildlife to the tools and machinery used, there

Teddy Fitzroy returns as FunJungle’s resident zoo sleuth when a rhinoceros is at risk inBig Game, a companion to Belly Up and Poached—which Kirkus Reviewscalled a “thrill-ride of a mystery.”When someone takes aim at Rhonda Rhino, FunJungle’s pregnant (and endangered) Asian greater one-horned rhinoceros, the zoo steps up security measures in order to protect this rare animal and her baby.But the extra security isn’t enough—someone is still getting too close for comfort. Teddy and company start to suspect that whoever is after Rhonda is really after her horn, which is worth a lot of money on the black market.For the first time ever, the head of the zoo enlists Teddy for help—for once, he doesn’t have to sneak around in order to investigate—and the results are even more wacky, and even more dangerous, than ever before.

Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Picture Books (2016)Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated hat trilogy by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen, who gives his deadpan finale a surprisin

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level reading material for younger learners. This Starter Level Popcorn ELT