Functional Analysis Methods for Reliability Models

Improve your nunchi. Improve your life.The Korean sixth sense for winning friends and influencing people, nunchi (pronounced noon-chee) can help you connect with others so you can succeed in everythin

Flubby, the lovably lazy feline, embarks on another non-adventure!When Kami brings home a bag full of toys for Flubby, the uninterested cat isn't enthusiastic about the choices. A wind-up mouse? No thanks. A fish hanging from a stick? Yawn. But after Flubby rejects each offering, one unexpected option may be the best fit for Flubby after all.The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers. Exciting, easy-to-read books are the stepping stone a young reader needs to bridge the gap between being a beginner and being fluent.

When a lonely little boy receives an invitation to play written on a paper boat, it seems that he has finally found the best friend he’s been longing for. But Bear isn’t quite the playmate the boy had

A 2020 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookMeet Flubby--the lovably lazy feline who prefers a purr-fectly laid-back lifestyle!Flubby is a large, sleepy cat who refuses to do the things that other pets do. He won't sing, catch, or even jump! But when a scary situation brings Flubby and his owner together, they realize they really do need each other--and that makes Flubby a good pet after all.The charming illustrations, simple text, and comic-like panels by J. E. Morris, author-illustrator of the Maud the Koala books, make this a unique format with a narrative style perfect for storytime and progressing readers.

It's bedtime for this cranky crab!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-s

It's bedtime for this cranky crab!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It's bedtime for Plankton and Crabby! Crabby just wants to go to sleep, but Plankton has other ideas. Plankton wants Crabby to take a bath. Plankton wants Crabby to tell a bedtime story. Will Crabby ever get to go to sleep? With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske's early reader series is sure to be a hit with new readers!

Come along for a rollicking ride in this picture book celebration of vehicles that puts girls in the driver’s seat!Girls can race…and girls can fly. Girls can rocket way up high!Piloting fire trucks,

"Sacrifices must be made, not just for the party, but for history"MORE THAN 100 MILLION ANXIOUS AMERICANS WANT TO KNOW: HOW CAN DONALD TRUMP BE BEATEN IN 2020 AND EVICTED FROM THE WHITE HOUSE?Mark Hal

The illustrated story is cored by the life and features of a temple. It’s about the deterioration on the painting of traditional buildings, and it could inspire the imagination of the illustrated for

One day, while living in a hutong in Beijing, a boy returns home to find that his dad has purchased a shiny new bike for work. He begs his father to let him ride it. When his father finally agrees, he

A girl longs to return to the island in China where she was born to look for dragons. Her dream finally comes true when her family returns to celebrate Chinese New Year. The girl helps her grandparent

A snowstorm is brewing. Father squirrel must find a place for his family to stay warm, but another animal is hiding out in every place he finds. Then he discovers the perfect place―a glove that someon

A little kangaroo named Pocket isn't sure what her pouch is for. She tries putting everything in it―from flowers to fish. When she gets a hold of a honeycomb, she thinks her pouch would make the perfe

When a hidden kitten crawls out of Papa's grocery bag, his daughter is determined to make it her own. But Papa knows they must find the eal owner. The two walk around their neighborhood searching for the kitten's home. Every door is a dead end, but each person offers something to help the kitten with a blanket, stuffed mouse, food, and a ball of yarn. Everything looks good until a boy who lost his kitten shows up. Will the kitten turn out to be his?

New readers will adore these funny, character-driven storybooks! A parent guide, activity book, and motivating stickers are also included.Young learners will love these funny, character-driven, easy-to-read storybooks correlated with guided reading level A! This unique set includes 5 Patty Pig stories, 5 Super Chick stories, 5 Jen Pen stories, and 5 Bear Cubs stories—for a total of 20 tales. As children read, they’ll grow attached to these irresistible characters AND build essential early reading skills. Each story features patterned text and strong picture cues to ensure literacy success. A parent guide, activity book, and motivating stickers are also included.

One frosty evening, a week before Christmas, Little Robin washes and irons seven warm vests for the chilly nights to come. As the days go by, he comes across lots of shivering animals and kindly offer

Bursting with brilliant characters, heart-stopping adventure and tons of laughs, this magical tale is perfect for fans of The Christmasaurus, Frozen and How to Train Your Dragon!Way out in the furthes

來自暢銷系列《Don’t Tickle》，這本《Don’t Tickle the Hippo!》延續系列一貫的幽默互動風格。孩子只要輕觸動物絨毛區，就能聽見河馬、長頸鹿等動物的可愛叫聲，最後還有熱鬧音樂大合奏。透過觸摸、聆聽與翻頁的遊戲式閱讀，幫助發展感官與語言，是啟發寶寶好奇心與節奏感的絕佳選擇。You'd better not tickle the hippo... because you might just make it snort if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. 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,

From the acclaimed British illustrator, Charlie Mackesy, comes a modern fable for all ages, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book based on his famous quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, lessons they learn together.Mackesy has the rare combination of art world credentials and popular appeal, with collections on display around the world as well as a highly engaged, growing audience on Instagram. This collection is perfect for fans of books like The Alchemist, Winnie the Pooh, The Tao of Pooh, The Giving Tree, and other modern fables and will become an instant classic!

All six books in the sixth arc of the series that has sold more than 23 million copies—now available in a beautiful box set!Embrace what you find in the shadows, for only they can clear the sky.For th

It’s eat or be eaten…literally!Massive changes in the dungeon have drawn out new monsters for Laios and his party to take on―and taste! But the shift has attracted the attention of the western elves, whose intervention could spell further trouble not only for Laios, but also for everyone on the island! Facing the threat of the Lunatic Magician from within and the elves from without, the adventurers must rally as a team like never before, especially when forced to confront a beast straight out of Senshi’s nightmares!

這本書透過簡單又有趣的活動，帶孩子認識藝術家法蘭克．波林的創作世界。用顏料、拼貼、回收物，發揮想像力，畫出自己的地圖與夢想世界。不只介紹波林的生平與作品，也鼓勵孩子動手創作、表達自己，從藝術中找到樂趣與靈感。適合對繪畫與創意充滿好奇的孩子一起探索。Meet the Artist: Frank Bowling is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for budding young artists. Experiment with paints and glue in ways you never imagined, make layered collages using recycling and design your own world using stencils and fantasy maps!Meet the Artist: Frank Bowling is packed with make-and-dos and inspiring activities for budding young artists. Experiment with paints and glue in ways you never imagined, make layered collages using recycling and design your own world using stencils and fantasy maps! Bursting with inspiring activities, the revised and expanded Meet the Artist series of activity books introduces children to internationally renowned artists in a fun and engaging way. Every book includes a brief introduction to the artist's life followed by a series of activities that explore prominent themes and ideas in the artist's bod

Thank You, Omu! A 2019 Caldecott Honor BookWinner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator AwardAn ALA Children's Notables List Selection 2019CCBC Choices 2019A New York Times Notable Children's Book of 2018A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of 2018A Publishers' Weekly Best Book of 2018A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Staff PickA Chicago Public Library Best Book of 20182019 E.B. White Read-Aloud Award FinalistJumpstart Read for the Record Selection 2019In this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community.Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing

THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD.In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing lear

Just Kidding is the first book in the Just series from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.Is this the right book for you? Take the JUST KIDDING TEST and

Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!Bedtime Classics introduce classic works of fiction to little literary scholars

Bedtime Classics: charmingly illustrated board book editions of perennial favorites, simplified for the youngest readers!Bedtime Classics introduce classic works of fiction to little literary scholars

A completely gross and totally compelling look at scientific, artistic, and culinary uses of roadkill—perfect for Georgia Bragg fans.When Heather Montgomery saw a flattened rattlesnake on the road, sh

Choose your faction, pick your weapon, and prepare for an astonishing vision of the world of Azeroth like you've never seen before! Built by best-selling paper engineer Matthew Reinhardt, the World of

Kids baking is a piece of cake with this colorful kids’ cookbook for ages 4 to 8Baking for kids can be so exciting! Kid Chef Junior Bakes continues the tradition of every previous Kid Chef cookbook and Kid Chef Bakes cookbook, with recipes that hit the sweet spot between fun, easy, and truly tasty. With step-by-step instructions and large text that’s easy to read, this baking cookbook for kids will get kids baking in no time. Whether they’re learning how to make Dirt Cups with Candy Worms, Strawberry Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes, or Razzle-Dazzle Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins, they’ll be baking for real—together with you.This kids baking book includes:*A range of challenge levels—With this junior chef cookbook, kids will try a mix of recipes with different baking techniques so they can challenge themselves to practice key kitchen skills.*The ultimate kid baking cookbook—From oven and knife safety, to reading a recipe, to measuring ingredients accurately, kids will learn the importance of s

不怕咬、不怕撕、可水洗、不怕小小孩亂丟特殊無毒油墨印刷，家長可放心給小小孩使用※請注意，為避免書本、線褪色，請勿使用洗滌劑 (如洗衣精、柔軟精等) 以及熱水洗滌※Baby's favorite book series (rip-proof, drool-proof, and nontoxic—designed for the way babies "read" with their mouths)

A brand-new Crayons book from the #1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, just in time for the holidays. This special book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster, and even

Lewis Carroll's classic Wonderland returns, and this time it's Santa's turn for an adventure there! Featuring the Queen of Hearts, the March Hare and the Mad Hatter, it's time for a tea party with rei

A “haunting debut: suspenseful, atmospheric, and completely riveting” (Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls) about a young woman who returns home to care for her a

Toddlers learn skills for being patient that make waiting easier for everyone.Toddlers live in the moment. When they want something, they want it now. But learning self-control and delayed gratificati

Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years. And it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! In this Level-1 I Can Read, Amelia Bedelia gets ready for picture

“Applaud for KLAWDE. Two paws up!”—Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man series.“Funny, savage, and brilliant, Klawde is the pet I wish I had.”—Max Brallier, New York Times Bestselling author of The Last

The Touchwords board book series brings essential concepts to life for babies and toddlersSturdy and interactive, these board books combine touch, sight, and sound to help children experience and lear

The Touchwords board book series brings essential concepts to life for babies and toddlersSturdy and interactive, these board books combine touch, sight, and sound to help children experience and lear

A to Z Menagerie is a multisensory alphabet book unlike any other.This unique reading experience features a die-cut letter to trace and a satisfying pull-tab reveal for each letter of the alphabet.Eac