Functional Analysis Methods for Reliability Models

11歲又¾的Lottie Brooks覺得人生已經完蛋——新學校沒朋友、沒有閃亮長髮，連胸罩都還穿不上！她只想躲起來和寵物倉鼠共度餘生。本書是Lottie系列首集，以爆笑又寫實的語氣描繪少女面對青春期的尷尬、友情危機和初戀困擾。圖文並茂，節奏輕快，是介於《Dork Diaries》與《Wimpy Kid》之間的絕佳選擇。無論是自認怪怪的孩子，還是剛進入成長階段的讀者，都能在Lottie的故事中找到笑聲與共鳴。Lottie Brooks is 11 ¾ and her life is ALREADY officially over. Not only is she about to start secondary school without any friends or glamorous swooshy hair, but she's just discovered she's too flat-chested to even wear A BRA!She might as well give up now and go into hibernation with her hamsters, Sir Barnaby Squeakington and Fuzzball the Third. Lottie navigates the perils of growing up in this fantastically funny new illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendship, embarrassing moments and, of course, KitKat Chunkys.The first book in the hilarious new series for children by the bestselling creator of Hurrah For Gin. Perfect for readers aged 9-12 and for fans of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Dork Diaries and Wimpy Kid. Readers LOVE Lottie Brooks:My daughter couldn't put

Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another adventure. She can't resist exploring her enchanting worlda place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move. The magic and fo

Learning while playing is the name of the game: Parents are forever looking for things to keep children entertained while on a road trip-whether it's a 10-minute ride to Grandma's house or a flight across the country They'll find the perfect solution in Twirl's Matching Game Books.- Four activities in one Slide the panels to find matching pairs; spot the creatures in the big picture; identify them by their characteristics; play hide-and seek with the matching pairs, or even come up with games of their own- An interactive game book that trains visual memory, increases attention to detail, and builds vocabulary too- Colorful and whimsical illustrations of a wide variety of bugs and little creaturesFans of Matching Game Book: Bugs will also enjoy the interactive learning in other books in the Matching Game Book series, including Animals, Zoom , and Colors.- Ideal for travelling and learning on the go- Books for 3-5 years old- Books for preschool and kindergarten learning

Learning while playing is the name of the game: Parents are forever looking for things to keep children entertained while on a road trip-whether it's a 10-minute ride to Grandma's house or a flight ac

This charming and timeless tale of a beetle searching for a missing friend gently shows that true friendship endures through even the biggest of changes.Beetle and Caterpillar are best friends. Every

Croak! Squeenk! Ribbet! After a close encounter with a mutant amphibian makes him freaky for frogs, water-shy Stink becomes a swimming success.Stink may be super smart, and Stink may be uber clever, b

Aaagh! Crawl slowly for your lives! Stink kicks off his second decade with a super-funny homage to an oozy-goozy organism.Glip! Glop! Gloop! What looks like dog vomit, smells like a corpse flower, and

Shark-tastic! Stink gets to sleep with the fishes after his parents win an aquarium sleepover. But wait ― what’s that lurking beyond the KEEP OUT sign?When Stink’s parents win tickets for the whole fa

Mac 和 Mac 又有了新夢想──打造「末日堡壘」！兩兄弟滿腦子稀奇古怪的點子，卻空有衝勁，沒有實際方法；他們一邊吵嘴，一邊搭建，還要提防朋友 Meatball 的伎倆。這本圖像小說由 Fly Guy 系列作者 Tedd Arnold 與兩位得獎說書人合作，結合色彩鮮明的插圖、滑稽對話與誇張劇情，帶來一段令人捧腹的冒險。系列同樣融入民間傳說「愚人故事」的核心精神，讓孩子在笑聲中體驗閱讀樂趣，也激發對故事淵源的好奇。Mac and Mac may be noodles with empty heads, but they have big ideas: building a fortress! This vibrantly colorful graphic novel for easy readers hits the nail on the head with comedy.The Noodlehead brothers are back from the library with a joke book, a fantasy novel, and a dream: to build their very own Fortress of Doom. If they can stop bickering for long enough. And if they can defend it from their wily friend Meatball.Jump right in with this fourth title in an easy-to-read graphic novel series about more than two hollow pastas trying to have fun.Award-winning storytellers Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton join Tedd Arnold, author of the Fly Guy series, to create a masterpiece of hilarity. This easy-to-read series, including the Geisel Honor book Noodleheads See the Future, is a

A daily journal to help kids ages 6 to 9 explore who they are Do you want to get to know yourself a little better? This question a day journal is bursting with amazing prompts for you to answer. What is your favorite kind of music? How would you use different superpowers? Is there anything that makes you nervous? Answer questions like these every day for a whole year Discover a question a day journal that offers: 365 Prompts--Find out how much fun journaling can be by answering a brand new prompt every day.Kid-friendly questions--Explore questions perfect for young writers like you.A positive approach--Feel great when you write about your hopes, share what you're good at, and more.Get interested in journaling and self-exploration with a question a day journal that's perfect for kids.

Land ho! Discover what the Age of Exploration was all about!Before the fifteenth century, European sailors were unsure what waited for them beyond their well-known travel routes around the Mediterrane

When a little girl sits down at her desk one day to write a story, she struggles to find her inspiration ... Luckily for her there's a whole host of potential picture-book characters who want to be th

An out-of-this-world sci-fi adventure for a new generation! Railey dreams of winning the drone races with her bio-robotic gecko friend, Atti. But when a bounty hunter crashes their biggest race yet, t

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mary Anning, the mother of paleontology and daring fossil hunter. When Mary was little, her family was very poor. She used to help her dad to comb for shells and bones up high on dangerous cliffs.After receiving a book as a gift from a kind benefactor, Mary learned all about fossils. She continued to hunt for them and made the startling discovery of a complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur. Sadly, she wasn't allowed to study along with all the other men, but she carried on making her own discoveries – including dinosaur poo! – and advising the Geological Society when they needed help.It took a lifetime to receive recognition but we all remember her now as the mother of paleontology. This roar-some book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the pale

As the sun begins to set over the garden, the tomatoes are tucked in, the cucumbers are calm, and the beetroots are simply beat. But what’s got them all so exhausted? Celebrate the turning of day to night in this perfect bedtime ritual for plants - and humans - everywhere!

Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9. We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? Flick through the charming illustrated pages and discover:- What is sleep, and why do we need it?- Who's still awake across the globe when you are tucked up in bed?- The history of sleep, including the evolution of the bed and the significance of dreams in myths and legends- How does sleep differ in the animal kingdom? From polyphasic sleeping lions and nocturnal raccoons to birds high in the sky and whales in the ocean- What happens to plants when the sun sets?- Practical tips and tricks to help you improve your bedtime routineThe Magic of Sleep answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference betw

Winnie and Wilbur are visiting the wild animals from their library book in real life. It's exciting to journey by magic all around the world, but there is trouble for our travellers when the animals get hungry! A whistle-stop tour full of hilarious slapstick fun, with plenty of details to pore over in Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork. The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mrs Car?, you're on the look out for Mr Train, Mrs Plane, Mr Boat and Mrs Car herself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird?Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board board are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real bonus.They are

A charming interactive egg hunt book from the National Trust - perfect for sharing at springtime! Follow Rabbit as she sets off on an exciting lift-the-flap egg hunt adventure. But all is not quite as

Ingela P Arrhenius's unmistakable, enchanting artwork and an ingenious slider mechanism on every page combine to make this a totally irresistible board book for toddlers. Young children will be captiv

透過動物絨毛的觸感與聲音，帶來豐富的感官體驗。簡單重複的文字節奏與明亮插圖，吸引嬰幼兒反覆翻閱，邊玩邊學。最後的音樂驚喜讓整體閱讀過程更具互動感，是一本適合親子共玩的感統啟蒙繪本。You'd better not tickle the pig... because it might just oink if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each farm animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals making their noises along with an entertaining rendition of the Old Macdonald Had a Farm tune. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

2022年藍彼得圖書獎入圍書！以趣味生動的漫畫形式，圖解石器時代史前人類的食衣住行與生存智慧 。翻開本書，加入你的穴居朋友，一同打獵、製作生活工具，展開石器時代精彩刺激的一天吧！Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Awards 2022 Best Books with FactsSet in Northern Europe around 18,000 years ago, this fascinating information book explores a day in the life of a typical Stone-Age child. Auri lives with her extended family in a cave, which shelters them from bad weather, provides protection from dangerous animals and is close to the river, where they gather fresh water and food.Readers will learn key skills alongside Auri, as her dad shows her how to make and set a fish trap, while Grandpa demonstrates how to fashion a sharp spear from sticks and flint. She explains how to track animals by looking for footprints, nibbled plants and droppings, and make fire using a few simple handmade tools.This fictional account of a Stone-Age family enables young readers to imagine what life may have been like for a child of their age. The comic strip illustrations are colourful, humorous and infor

Discover the magical world of the wood in this information book for young children, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are lots of things to explore, and animals to discover.

With questions such as How do you write a song? and Can you play music in space? this book is perfect for encouraging an interest in music. Lift the flaps to discover instruments from around the world, and hear them come to life by listening to the book's playlist on Usborne.

Love Our Earth is a young and playful picture book about caring for our Earth. With lots to spot and count, and a fold-out surprise at the end!Meet planet Earth and come on a colourful adventure acros

We're off to somewhere new. So stick to me like glue. Follow me, Flo! Come on, let's go! We're sure to be there soon...Flo is a very mischievous little duckling who has a penchant for wandering off...

Aster is charming, resourceful, and fun. - Dana Simpson, author of Phoebe and Her Unicorn Magic turned Aster's life upside-down -- and it's not over Get ready for more family, more fun, and even more

Megabat and his best friend, Daniel, go to sleepaway camp for the first time. Another hilarious chapter book in this laugh-out-loud series for fans of Dory Fantasmagory and Narwhal and Jelly.Daniel is not so sure about going to camp. There will be bugs. And uncomfortable beds. And leeches!Megabat can't WAIT to go to camp! There will be so much smooshfruit, and he loves a good sing-along.Daniel starts to think camp isn't so bad. He's made friends, and his bed isn't THAT uncomfortable.Megabat has made a new friend too. But his new friend wants him to go flying to spooky caves. And her mom is very toothy.As Daniel is getting into the swing of things and starting to enjoy camp, Megabat is getting himself into one tangle after another to avoid going into the scary woods. But can Megabat overcome his fears to help save his new friend? Kass Reich's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious text make for another unforgettable Megabat adventure, one that will appeal to Megaba

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are headed somewhere no monster has ventured before: school!Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sl

莫內喜歡畫光，特別是清晨河面的光。他不跟從傳統的畫法，而是用自己的方式，捕捉眼前轉變的景色。一開始沒有人懂他的畫，但他不氣餒，持續創作，最後讓大家看見畫裡的光和感覺。這本繪本帶我們認識這位愛畫光的畫家，也鼓勵我們用自己的眼睛看世界。A new picture book about the iconic artist Claude Monet, from the Caldecott-Award winning team that created The Noisy Paint Box.Claude Monet is one of the world's most beloved artists--and he became famous during his own lifetime. He rejected a traditional life laid out clean and smooth before him. Instead he chose a life of art. But not just any art: a new way of seeing that came to be called impressionism.Monet loved to paint what he saw around him, particularly the Seine River. He was initially rejected for using bright colors, tangled brushstrokes--condemned for his impressions. But soon art dealers and collectors were lining up each morning to see as Monet saw. Monet, however, waited only for the light. The changing light...each morning he had a dozen canvases on hand to paint a dozen different moments. His brush moved back and forth, chasing sunlight--putting in the

A new, full-color graphic novel series for emerging readers about the simple magic of true friendship―now in paperbackEasygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they mak

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the

Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fifth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, is on a mission to stop a thief from ruining her town’s an

This official Minecraft novel is a journey into the unknown Max and Alison are proof that differences don't stand in the way of friendship. Max is always on the lookout for a new adventure--even if it means getting into trouble--while Alison prefers to follow the rules. But both of them are fascinated by the beat-up old journal Max finds and the strange gate its secretive author, the Enchanter, describes: a portal to an otherworldly realm of danger called the Nether. After they use the journal's instructions to craft the portal, Max and Alison squabble over whether to remain safe in the Overworld or to journey into the Nether to find the Enchanter . . . until a fateful accident makes the decision for them. Trapped in a scary new world, Max and Alison find an ally in Freya, a fierce warrior who has been living in the Nether with her beloved wolf, Bunny Biter. With Freya's help, and with the clues that lie in the pages of the mysterious journal, Max and Alison embark on a quest to find t

本書是為初階讀者量身打造的橋梁書，將「怪物與孩子」的經典想像，轉化為輕快又安心的故事。Monster 住在床底下，Boy 睡在床上，兩人原本屬於不同世界，卻在一次意外中建立起友誼。雙色插畫，幫助讀者理解情節，也降低閱讀負擔。適合親子共讀，或孩子獨立閱讀。This is the beginning of an exciting two-color illustrated chapter book series about the friendship between Monster and Boy.When Monster (who lives under the bed) meets Boy (who sleeps in the bed), Boy starts to scream—and Monster promptly swallows him. It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship!Told with a warm, cozy voice, the story is brought to life with adorable two-color illustrations. Filled with adventure and humor, this chapter book is perfect for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent readers.We are publishing two new Monster and Boy titles each year.

It is impossible to reflect on 2020 without discussing Covid-19. The term, literally meaning corona- (CO) virus (VI) disease (D) of 2019, has become synonymous with “the virus”, “corona” and “the pand

The war for Scottish independence rages on, but it's only a matter of time before England is victorious. Exhausted and battle-weary, Highland dragon Erik MacAlasdair will face unknown seas to seek the

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: this idea changed my life.

George and Harold are behind bars for a crime they didn't commit, and are soon pulled from prison by a time-travelling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers! Now the boys are going back in time to the car

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