Image Processing Using Pulse-Coupled Neural Networks

David Card and Alan B. Krueger have already made national news with their pathbreaking research on the minimum wage. Here they present a powerful new challenge to the conventional view that higher minimum wages reduce jobs for low-wage workers. In a work that has important implications for public policy as well as for the direction of economic research, the authors put standard economic theory to the test, using data from a series of recent episodes, including the 1992 increase in New Jersey's minimum wage, the 1988 rise in California's minimum wage, and the 1990-91 increases in the federal minimum wage. In each case they present a battery of evidence showing that increases in the minimum wage lead to increases in pay, but no loss in jobs.A distinctive feature of Card and Krueger's research is the use of empirical methods borrowed from the natural sciences, including comparisons between the "treatment" and "control" groups formed when the minimum wag

Claudia and her sister, Janine, may as well be from two different planets. Claudia, who pays more attention to her artwork and The Baby-sitters Club than her homework, feels like she can't compete with her perfect sister. Janine studies nonstop, gets straight As, and even takes college-level courses! But when something unexpected happens to the most beloved person in their family, will the sisters be able to put aside their differences?Raina Telgemeier, using the signature style featured in her acclaimed graphic novelsSmile and Sisters, perfectly captures all the drama and charm of the original novel!

This pocket-sized paperback is one of the twenty-two titles published for 2015 Hong Kong International Poetry Nights. The theme of IPHHK2015 is “Poetry and Conflict”. 21 international poets from 18 di

NAACP Image Award winner and ALA Notable, this luminous, celebrated novel in verse is now in paperback.Serafina made a secret promiseto go to school and learn to readso she can become a doctorwith her best friend, Julie Marie.But following her dream isn't easy-endless chores, little moneyand stomach-rumbling hungerall test her resolve.When an earthquake hits and separates Serafina from friends and family,she encounters her biggest test of all.Serafina made a secret promise.Will she survive to keep it?有色人種進步協會形象獎得主，美國圖書館協會推薦童書莎拉菲娜與自己約定好：他要去學校讀書，並與她最好的朋友一起成為醫生。實現夢想的路很困難，他總有做不完的家事、永遠不夠的錢與總是餓到咕嚕嚕叫的肚子。有天，地震襲擊莎拉菲娜的家鄉，使得他與家人朋友分隔，莎拉菲娜該如何度過這場危機，繼續她與自己的約定呢？

《Civil Society》是一部探討公民自發行動與公共生活的經典著作，也是理解「公民社會」不可或缺的重要文本。面對近年來席捲全球的抗議運動與社會動盪，本書提醒我們：真正能長期塑造社會的力量，往往並不只存在於街頭或新聞焦點中，而是深植於人們日常參與的志願組織、社群與公民網絡之中。Civil Society has become a standard work of reference for anyone seeking to understand the role of voluntary citizen action in shaping society.Recent waves of global unrest have highlighted the visibility and impact of social movements and street protests in world politics. Yet, as this lucid and accessible book demonstrates, the real power of citizens more often flows through everyday participation in voluntary associations, community groups, and civic networks—forms of “normal” civic life that rarely make headlines. This is the deeper, underlying story of civil society.In this updated edition, Michael Edwards examines key developments that have rapidly transformed the civic landscape in recent years. These include the growing intersections between civil society and the market, such as social enterprises and “venture philanthropy,” as well as the

Join the little lion cub on his day of adventures on the African savanna. Watch him run, jump, play, eat, and sleep, cuddle with mom, and roll around with his brother and sister. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

施敏教授從事元件及製程之研究與發展迄今五十餘年，以「非揮發性記憶體」的發明，奠定其半導體界的地位；李明逵教授從事半導體物理元件教學多年。本書是學生學習應用物理、電機電子及材料科學等領域的必備基礎教材，也是工程師及科學界需要知道最新元件和技術發展的最佳參考。 本書與第二版的差異為，我們修正並更新了35% 的教材，增加了許多章節討論近年來較重要的題目，如互補式金氧半影像感測器（CMOS image

Master the Powerful Virtualization Tools in Oracle VMSet up and maintain a dynamic virtualization platform across your enterprise using the detailed information contained in this Oracle Press guide. Oracle VM Implementation and Administration Guide contains key virtualization concepts, practical instructions, examples, and best practices. Find out how to design Oracle VM server farms, build and deploy virtual machines, handle provisioning and cloning, and work with Oracle VM Manager. Monitoring, tuning, and security techniques are also covered in this comprehensive volume.Install, configure, and manage all Oracle VM componentsPlan, size, and set up Oracle VM server farms and server poolsControl resources from Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control, Oracle VM Manager, and Oracle VM Command Line InterfaceGovern network drives and virtual storage using Oracle VM toolsCreate virtual machines manually or from Oracle library templatesConvert existing virtual machines on other systems to Orac

Hide-and-seek is a great game, but Nick always finds where Sally is hiding. And that's no fun! Enter the Cat in the Hat. His friend Gecko is an expert at hiding. Maybe Gecko can share some tips with the kids? So off they go to the jungle, where Gecko teaches them how to hide in plain sight—using camouflage! Kids won't be able to hide their delight in this rhymed Step 2, Step into Reading book based on an episode from the new PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (Step 2 is for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with aural and visual cues. Step 2 titles have simple stories, basic vocabulary, and short sentences.)

Trauma recovery is tricky; however, there are several key principles that can help make the process safe and effective. This book gives patients and therapists alike the skills to understand and implement the eight keys to successful trauma survival: mindfulness; a focus on survival; recovery without false memories; creating an inner dialogue that soothes; building psychological defenses to cope; understanding the role of shame; finding your own recovery pace; and recognizing and using common sense in safe recovery.This is not another book promoting a new method or type of treatment; rather, it is a necessary adjunct to other therapies. After reading this book, readers will be able to recognize their own individual needs and evaluate whether those needs are being met. They will have the tools necessary to put themselves in the driver's seat, navigating their own safe road to recovery.

遙測科技概可分為影像獲取(Image Acquisition)、影像處理、及影像判釋三大領域。其中影像獲取是比較特殊的領域 (屬於太空科技)，不是一般人可以窺其堂奧；但是影像處理及影像判釋應該算是連體嬰，兩者必須形影不離。完成了影像處理，還不算已獲得完整的成果，應該還需要利用人腦進行影像判釋；同樣的，要使影像處理的功效能夠達到需求，專業人員也需要懂得影像判釋的方法與技術。這就是本書所要揭示的科學方

Now in paperback, Julia CameronA's revolutionary diet plan: Use writing to take off the pounds!Over the course of the past twenty-five years, Julia Cameron has taught thousands of artists and aspiring artists how to unblock wellsprings of creativity. And time and again she has noticed an interesting thing: Often when her students uncover their creative selves they also undergo a surprising physical transformationA- invigorated by their work, they slim down. In The Writing Diet, Cameron illuminates the relationship between creativity and eating to reveal a crucial equation: Creativity can block overeating.This inspiring weight-loss program directs readers to count words instead of calories, to substitute their writingA's A"food for thoughtA" for actual food. The Writing Diet presents a brilliant plan for using one of the soulA's deepest and most abiding appetitesA-the desire to be creativeA-to lose weight and keep it off forever.

Scientists have a choice concerning what role they should play in political debates and policy formation, particularly in terms of how they present their research. This book is about understanding this choice, what considerations are important to think about when deciding, and the consequences of such choices for the individual scientist and the broader scientific enterprise. Rather than prescribing what course of action each scientist ought to take, the book aims to identify a range of options for individual scientists to consider in making their own judgments about how they would like to position themselves in relation to policy and politics. Using examples from a range of scientific controversies and thought-provoking analogies from other walks of life, The Honest Broker challenges us all - scientists, politicians and citizens - to think carefully about how best science can contribute to policy-making and a healthy democracy.

Word by Word Picture Dictionary, Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program! This is the new edition of the picture dictionary program famous worldwide for itsease-of-use, lively spirit,andactive conversational approach.Outstanding features of the new edition:The English/Japanese Editionand otherBilingual Editionspresent the second language in blue next to each English word.Vibrant illustrationsandsimple accessible lesson pagesare designed for clarity and ease-of-use with learners at all levels.Word by Wordis the most learner-friendly picture dictionary ― especially for Beginners.More than 4,000 words inan expanded range of topicsprepare students for success using English in everyday life, in the community, in school, and at work.A careful research-based sequence of lessonsintegrates students’ development of grammar and vocabulary skills through topics that begin with the immediate world of the student and progre

Soothe little ones' nighttime fears with this unique bedtime book! Whoo's There? offers gentle rhymes about six nighttime creatures -- an owl, a raccoon, fireflies, and more.Shine the beam of a light (not included) through the page ''windows'' to cast pictures on the wall as you read with your child.It's a fun and comforting way to end the day and experience a book together.Please note: For best results, use this shadow book with a small, single-bulb light source. A small pen light, other single-LED light, or the light on the back of a smartphone is recommended. Multi-LED flashlights are not recommended. If you have trouble getting a clear image, try moving your light closer to or farther away from the page.Ages 3 to 9.Sturdy covered wire-o hardcover binding.Book measures 6-3/8'' wide x 9'' high.

A stolen watermelon...Dueling kites...A blond wig left at the scene of the crime...And a smashed wristwatch whose time has run out!These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back!

Suspects who are identical twins...A leaking tent...Magical worm pills...A zebra's portrait...And a sheet of toilet paper from Spain that's been swiped!These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try crack the cases along with him--the answer to all the mysteries are found in the back!

隨著金融市場高度電子化，交易方式與競爭邏輯快速改變。本書從全球證券與衍生性商品市場出發，系統性說明電子交易的核心模式、基礎建設與法規環境。作者以清楚的結構，帶領讀者理解專業電子交易者如何在不同平台中運作與獲利，並分析技術革新對市場效率與風險管理的影響。作為 Wiley Trading 系列之一，本書聚焦產業第一線的實際需求，適合作為專業人士的參考工具，也能協助讀者建立對電子金融市場的整體認識。This book tackles the concepts, technical architecture, recent developments, and future opportunities in the new field of "direct access" electronic markets. The author provides a comprehensive coverage of electronic market models, exchange platforms and networks, while describing ways in which professional electronic traders make money. Professional Electronic Trading is one of the few books that deals directly with the issues that industry professionals confront every day, making it an ideal reference and training tool. David James Norman (Chicago, IL) is Director of Electronic Markets Development at the Center for Law and Financial Markets at IIT. New technology and the advent of electronic trading have opened the floodgates to both foreign and domestic markets. Traders need the wisdom of

Things which we regard as the everyday objects of consumption (and hence re-purchase), and essential to any decent, civilised lifestyle, have not always been so: in former times, everyday objects would have passed from one generation to another, without anyone dreaming of acquiring new ones. How, therefore, have people in the modern world become 'prisoners of objects', as Rousseau put it? The celebrated French cultural historian Daniel Roche answers this fundamental question using insights from economics, politics, demography and geography, as well as his own extensive historical knowledge. Professor Roche places familiar objects and commodities - houses, clothes, water - in their wider historical and anthropological contexts, and explores the origins of some of the daily furnishings of modern life. A History of Everyday Things is a pioneering essay that sheds light on the origins of the consumer society and its social and political repercussions, and thereby the birth of the modern w

A stolen teacup...An extra set of footprints...Four very strange words...A pirate's treasure...And a race to find a cheater in Idaville's annual disgusting sneaker contest!These are just some of the ten brain-twisting mysteries that Encyclopedia Brown must solve by using his famous computerlike brain. Try to crack the cases along with him--the answers to all the mysteries are found in the back!

Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect for the Common Core. Kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!Annie's dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fang's mysteriously missing Christmas mail. It's cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas.Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book!“They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.”—The Huffington Post

Alexander Lowen, famous student of Wilhelm Reich and founder of Bioenergetics, reveals in this book how to reclaim a natural, childlike state of joy through exercises that revive the body's vitality and liberate the energy of suppressed feelings. Using examples from four decades of clinical practice, Lowen shows how painful emotional experiences - from sexual abuse and fear of dying to the anger and heartbreak all human beings experience in life - are manifested in bodily symptoms. He then instructs readers how to listen for and answer the unique signals in the body that serve as internal cries for freedom. The vibrant health that results has a wide range of holistic benefits for the total being including enhanced sexual pleasure and heightened spirituality. Joy, the culmination of Lowen's life work, is a wonderfully hopeful and transformational guide from one of the pioneers of body/mind therapy.

Shadow lives in the forest...It goes forth at nightto prowl around the fires.It even likes to minglewith the dancers...Shadow...It waves with the grasses,curls up at the foot of trees... But in the African experience Shadow is much more. The village storytellers and shamans of an Africa that is passing into memory called forth for the poet Blaise Cendrars an eerie image, shifting between the beliefs of the present and the spirits of the past. Shadow...It does not cry out,it has no voice...It can cast a spell over you...It follows man everywhere,even to war... Marcia Brown's stunning illustrations in collage, inspired by her travels in Africa, evoke the atmosphere and drama of a life now haunted, now enchanted by Shadow.

Hare solves his family’s problems by tricking rich and lazy Bear in this funny, energetic version of an old slave story. With roots in American slave tales, Tops & Bottoms celebrates the trickster tradition of using one’s wits to overcome hardship. “As usual, Stevens’ animal characters, bold and colorful, are delightful. . . . It’s all wonderful fun, and the book opens, fittingly, from top to bottom instead of from side to side, making it perfect for story-time sharing.”--BooklistThis title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 2-3, Stories)

在AI技術力壓一切的時代，為何機器愈自主，世界卻愈失控？希朵．史戴爾挑戰了技術福音派擘畫的發展榮景，犀利剖析由AI產業開啟的「熵的政治經濟學」所伴隨的龐大運算需求、榨取式壟斷以及能源的巨量消耗，如何加劇氣候變遷與地緣政治衝突的全球複合危機，導致自然環境和社會局勢的雙重升溫。史戴爾指出影像生產當前從光學到熱力學的轉向——生成式AI產出的並非「影像」，而是基於機率的「統計算繪」。這個由數據（data）和影像（image）構成的「毀像」（da/mages），正在排放巨大的熱能與熵，加速焚毀地球資源，製造難民再將其剝削。書中洞察在AI炫目的視覺效果與驚人算力背後，所隱藏的幽靈工人、數據徵收、監控與加密殖民主義；更尖銳地揭示了，藝術與創意產業往往就是掩護技術缺陷與軍事擴張的藉口。當全球正深陷這場技術軍備競賽中，本書是如今與AI為伍的我們所必讀之作。

Play cubby with Bluey and Bingo in this board book with flaps.Bluey and Bingo are building a cubby for their toy, Kimjim. It includes an art room, a library and even an alpaca farm. Soon it’s so big, it’s easy to get lost in! What will Bluey and Bingo do when Kimjim goes missing? Lift the flaps in this board book to help find Kimjim!“It’s too many rooms!”Join Bluey and Bingo in this colourful board book with flaps and get lost in the cubby!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: GrandadBluey: Hide and SeekBluey: The WeekendBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

★日本眼科外科知名醫師，榮獲全球最佳眼外科醫師最高殊榮「克里欽格紀念獎」。★在美國、德國長期精進醫術，累積享譽全球的聲望，研發出當代白內障與青光眼的手術新法。★作者擁有超過25萬例手術經驗，成立日本最大規模的眼科醫院「深作眼科」。現代人可以活到100歲，但眼睛平均壽命卻只有60～70年？打破傳統迷思的「百歲護眼黃金法則」＼5項自我檢測 × 3大黃金護眼法則 × 掌握新型眼疾治療／視力模糊是正常老化？ 小心！失智症的源頭，可能是眼睛功能下降。亂做眼球體操當保養？ 用錯方法，可能導致視網膜剝離！太陽眼鏡越黑越防曬？ 醫師證實淺黃色鏡片的防禦力更高！眼睛常常不對勁？ 這不只是疲勞，更是身體發出糖尿病的無聲訊號。人類90%的資訊透過眼睛獲取，然而，在所有器官中，只有眼睛是曝露在外，難以抵禦外傷。加上現代環境出現更多影響眼睛健康的因素，例如食物和空氣汙染、手機的藍光危害等，會對眼睛造成極大負擔，甚至縮短眼睛壽命。如果不想讓靈魂之窗提早宣告退休，你需要更積極、更正確的護眼策略！▌及早發現眼疾的5項自我檢測1.用日曆確認雙眼視野2.向醫師表達「看不清楚」的具體描述確認清單3.留意異樣感4.以「Hybrid Image」複合圖片確認視力5.用阿姆斯勒方格表確認視網膜問題▌3大黃金護眼法則㊀ 日常保護眼睛法▶︎絕對不可以做4件事：‧ 摩擦眼睛：易造成「圓錐角膜」的眼角膜病變。→請以對待豆腐的方式對待眼睛。‧ 洗眼睛：易洗去保護眼睛的淚水，並造成細菌感染。→在有灰塵的場所，請帶眼鏡或護目鏡保護眼睛。‧ 勉強轉動眼球：眼球體操因劇烈活動眼球，易使玻璃體纖維搖晃且破裂，引起視網膜剝離。→請勿嘗試傷害視網膜剝離的行為。‧ 曝曬在光線下：手機藍光的LED光為短波長可視光線，電子的釋放能量強，易引發視網膜黃斑部病變和白內障。→避免長時間使用手機。▶︎20-20-20休息法：美國眼科學會建議，接觸20分鐘螢幕藍光後，要讓眼睛眺望20英尺（約6公尺）20秒左右，讓眼睛好好休息。㊁ 深作式「積極休養法」，舒緩眼睛1.改善血液循環「溫暖的濕敷雙眼」2.改善血液循環「用力按壓舒緩頭皮」3.疏通險板腺「輕輕捏眼臉」4.放鬆睫狀體「十倍慢速眨眼」5.矯正姿勢才能保護眼睛「頸肩背連動」㊂ 掌握新型眼疾治療►青光眼 （X）沒有任何方法可以預防失明。 （○）雖然治療方式只有點眼藥水，卻能透過「手術」避免失明。►白內

隨著全球行動通訊世代逐步由5G持續邁向B5G/6G世代，通訊產業的技術討論重心已不再僅侷限於傳輸速率提升、延遲降低或基地台涵蓋增加等議題，而是逐步朝太空低軌道衛星通信，及高空通訊平台、無人機等非地面網路(Non-Terrestrial Networks, NTN)發展，與既有地面網路整合為異質通信網路架構。此趨勢不僅有助於補足偏遠地區、海上、航空及災害現場等傳統地面網路涵蓋不足之問題，也將進一步提升通訊服務之網路韌性及服務可靠性。在技術層面，低軌衛星因具備低延遲、廣涵蓋及部署彈性等特性，已成為各國推動次世代通訊網路與數位網路韌性政策的重要關鍵技術。產業層面上，國際間包括Starlink、OneWeb/Eutelsat、Amazon Leo、AST SpaceMobile等業者已相繼投入低軌衛星市場，帶動全球衛星通訊商業模式蓬勃發展，由傳統政府、海事及特殊任務市場，逐步擴展至一般公眾與企業服務、衛星直連手機與災害備援等多元應用場景。然而，低軌衛星與地面行動網路之異質網路整合，也使頻譜共享、干擾治理、跨境協調、執照管理及市場競爭等議題更加複雜。面對此發展趨勢，美國、英國、加拿大、日本等世界主要國家已陸續展開B5G/6G政策布局，並針對衛星直連手機等新興服務監理制度進行調整。我國如何在B5G/6G技術浪潮中，持續促進產業發展與科技創新，同時兼顧頻譜效率、通訊韌性、公共安全、太空永續及公平競爭，將成為未來B5G/6G時代電信監理政策的重要課題。《台經月刊》專題即從技術架構、產業布局、國際政策趨勢及監理制度挑戰等面向出發，探討低軌衛星與次世代通訊網路融合下之發展方向及政策啟示，期望藉由本期專題研析，協助我國資通訊產業界及早掌握全球B5G/6G技術演進、低軌衛星商業模式及主要國家產業布局之最新趨勢，在B5G/6G時代所帶動之新興商機下，奠定我國次世代通訊產業發展基礎及前瞻性未來。

★.NET Core／ASP.NET Core 跨平台 Web 與後端介面開發 ★.NET Core 與 .NET Framework／.NET 的差異與版本脈絡 ★ASP.NET Core 特點、版本與與 ASP.NET 的關係 ★.NET Standard 定義、版本與選型方法 ★環境架設：Visual Studio 2022／VS Code／Mac 開發配置 ★dotnet 命令列工具與 NuGet 套件管理（CLI／VS 管理器） ★C# 新語法：頂級敘述、using 改進、可空引用、模式比對、record ★非同步程式設計：async/await、Task、宣告呼叫與原理解析 ★LINQ：查詢運算子、Func／Lambda 與集合篩選、分頁實作 ★核心元件：相依注入、設定系統、日誌介面與使用流程 ★Web 核心技術：中介軟體、路由、錯誤處理、靜態檔案、Razor、EF Core、MVC、WebAPI、Swagger ★高階與實戰：Blazor、SignalR、gRPC、驗證授權、IIS／Kestrel 部署，開源框架 Furion／vboot-net／Magic.NET／CoreShop／Orchard Core 解析 本書以.NET Core與ASP.NET Core為主軸，將網路資料分散、難以系統學習的內容整理成完整路徑，從入門概念、環境架設、dotnet命令與NuGet套件管理、C#新語法、非同步與LINQ開始，逐步進入相依注入、設定系統與日誌等核心元件，再延伸到Web應用專案結構、中介軟體、路由、錯誤處理、靜態檔案、Razor、EF Core資料存取與遷移、MVC網站與WebAPI（含Swagger）等主線技能；進一步補上Blazor、SignalR、gRPC、身份驗證授權與釋出部署（IIS、Kestrel），並以5個熱門開放原始碼框架作專案級解析，適合.NET Core技術同好、ASP.NET轉換者與Web開發者按篇章循序實作。

"This is an absolutely adorable retelling of [the Jack and the Beanstalk] classic story. It is perfect for any emerging reader. An absolute must-buy." --School Library Journal(STARRED review)Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story fromNew York Timesbestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.For more groovy fairytale twists with P

★ 紐約時報暢銷童書作家Todd Parr全新自然拼讀系列★ 12本16頁拼讀小書＋進度表＋貼紙讓孩子第一次「自己讀完一本書」，從這套開始。由暢銷童書作家 Todd Parr 與閱讀專家 M. Colleen Cruz 聯手打造，本套書專為K–1學童與英語初學者設計。12本色彩鮮明、主題有趣的16頁小書，循序學習短母音（a, e, i, o, u）VC與CVC拼讀結構。每冊清楚標示拼讀重點與高頻字詞，並附閱讀理解問題、動物小知識、SEL情緒引導與延伸活動建議，讓孩子在「讀得出來」的同時，也能理解與思考。採用閱讀友善字體，搭配進度紀錄表與貼紙獎勵機制，無論居家陪讀或課堂補充，都能有效建立拼讀基礎與閱讀信心。作者介紹　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh9iXfFEW0cHelp your child learn to read with beloved and bestselling author Todd Parr! Todd Parr Phonics is developed with literacy expert M. Collen Cruz, and Set One includes twelve sixteen-page books, a progress chart, sticker sheet and more. This set of twelve colorful and fun decodable sixteen-page texts by New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is ideal for K-1, but also an excellent choice to share with any new reader. Designed using a dyslexic-friendly font, and accompanied by a progress chart, sticker sheet, and an instructional letter to facilitators, this set is perfect for families practicing phonics skills at home and for educators

在這個「人人都上網」的時代，孩子們真的了解網路背後的運作原理嗎？本書是一本專為新世代數位原住民量身打造的網路實戰指南。書中用極具趣味性的方式，解答了孩子們日常最常接觸卻一知半格的關鍵課題：從網路的發展歷史、網站是如何被設計與編碼（Coded）出來的、科技產業有哪些幕後工作者，到大家最關心的「如何安全地上網不踩雷」。作者 Craig Steele 憑藉專業背景，在書中提供了大量實用的專家級訣竅與防身技巧。更棒的是，書中穿插了許多精心設計的互動體驗與實作活動，引導孩子以健康、符合年齡且適當的方式參與線上專案，讓孩子不再只是被動的內容消費者，而是能像專家一樣自信、安全地駕馭網路（Surf the web like a pro）！Everyone uses the internet! But do we understand how it really works? From AI to Wi-Fi is the ultimate guide for 8-12 year olds to the internet's most crucial topics, featuring tips, tricks and activities to help them surf the web like a pro!With expert information and practical tips written by real-life technologist Craig Steele, children will be well-equipped to navigate the tricky internet landscape, from the history of the internet to how websites are made and coded, who works on the internet and how to stay safe while using it. Plus engaging activities sprinkled throughout will inspire readers to get involved with helpful online projects in an age-appropriate way. Featuri

在資訊鋪天蓋地的現在，本書以清楚、有趣的方式，陪伴讀者一步步學會判斷資訊的可靠性。透過輕鬆的插圖與實際案例，內容涵蓋假訊息、詐騙手法、廣告話術、偏頗報導，以及照片與影像被操弄的方式，幫助讀者理解資訊如何被製造、包裝與傳播。本書不以說教為出發，而是引導讀者練習提問、比對與思考，建立面對網路與生活資訊時的基本判斷力。對家長而言，本書是一種安心的工具，協助孩子在分享或行動前，先停下來想一想；對大人來說，也同樣實用。這是一本適合全家共讀、在快速變動的世界中培養冷靜與自信的實用指南。圖文並茂，將複雜概念化為易懂例子涵蓋假照片、統計誤導與新聞偏見協助建立獨立思考與安全判斷力A clear and fun guide on evaluating information, to make the best decisions.Learn how to spot scams and misinformation with this fun, comprehensive guide.Packed with entertaining illustrations alongside practical information, Fake News and How to Spot it helps identify many pitfalls of everyday and online life - from scams and advertising tricks, to one-sided information and image manipulation. A must-have tool to help make wise choices and navigate a fast-changing world safely and confidently.- Broad coverage of a range of topical issues, including doctored photos and videos, influencing with statistics, biased news articles and sophisticated scams.- A reassuring book for parents, aimed at empowering young

探索生成式人工智慧的無限可能！ 「如果你是開發者，想要掌握過去十年來最大規模的AI革命背後的工具及概念，本書是必備的指南。」 ―Lewis Tunstall，Hugging Face機器學習工程師及《Hugging Face and coauthor of Natural Language Processing with Transformers》一書共同作者 「本書包含學習生成式AI的一切資源，包括全面的解說、深思熟慮的技巧，與DIY練習，可謂應有盡有。」 ―Luba Elliott，AI藝術策展人，elluba.com 深入的理論解析與實用的程式碼範例，帶您掌握生成文本、圖像和音訊的最新技術。無論您是數據科學家還是軟體工程師，本書都將助您輕鬆上手，創造出令人驚豔的AI生成作品。立即開啟您的生成式AI之旅，讓創意與技術完美融合！ 本書將教導資料科學家和軟體工程師，如何使用生成式媒體技術和人工智慧來創造新穎的圖像或音樂。書中介紹了理論概念，並提供豐富的程式碼範例和插圖，讓讀者能夠在Google Colaboratory、Kaggle或Hugging Face Spaces等服務上執行這些範例，並學習使用開源庫。 本書還探討了從頭開始訓練和使用大型預訓練模型之間的權衡，如何建立能夠修改圖像風格的模型，以及調整變形模型以達到創意目的。內容涵蓋了文本、圖像和音頻等多種數據類型的生成模型，並詳細講解了Transformer和擴散模型等先進技術的構建和訓練方法。最後介紹了如何訓練一個能夠根據個人風格撰寫文字的模型，以及如何部署模型作為互動展示或服務。 -------------------------------------------------- 透過這本實作指南，學習運用生成式AI技術來建立奇妙的文本、圖像、音訊，甚至音樂。你將瞭解最先進的生成模型如何運作、如何微調與調整它們來滿足需求，以及如何結合現成的基礎模組來建立新模型，並在不同領域中開發創新的應用程式。 這本首選指南透過豐富的範例程式與容易瞭解的插圖來介紹理論概念，並帶你實際應用它們。 你將學習如何透過開源的程式庫來應用transformers和擴散模型，並探索程式、研究幾個既有的專案，藉以完成你的專案。 • 建立並自訂文本與圖像生成模型 • 瞭解「使用預訓的模型」與「微調自有的模型」之間的取捨 • 做出能夠以任

跟著 C++之父學程式設計 本書將幫助讀者掌握程式設計的基本原理，並培養實務上所需的開發技能。本書前幾版已成功陪伴數以千計的學子踏上程式設計之路。此次經過修訂與更新，內容更加完善。 ■ 讓您編寫出他人也能使用與維護的優質程式。 ■ 著重於基本概念和技巧，而非晦澀難懂的語言技術細節。 ■ 不只是C++的語言入門，更是針對整體程式設計的導論，包括程序式、物件導向和泛型程式設計。 ■ 涵蓋當代的高階技巧，以及有效利用硬體所需的低階技巧。 ■ 為您提供堅實基礎，得以撰寫出實用、正確、具有型別安全性、可維護和高效率的程式碼。 ■ 主要為從未寫過程式的人所設計，但即使是經驗豐富的程式設計師也認為本書是精進概念與技巧的絕佳參考。 ■ 涵蓋廣泛的基本概念、設計和程式設計技巧、語言功能和程式庫。 ■ 使用現代C++（C++20 和 C++23）。 ■ 詳細介紹內建型別和使用者定義型別的設計與使用，包括輸入、輸出、計算和簡單的圖形繪製與GUI。 ■ 提供C++標準程式庫容器和演算法的入門介紹。 ■ 書中範例程式與練習題旨在強化學習與實作能力，本書無提供程式碼下載與書中習題解答。

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.