Intelligence Collection

Selected, Edited and Introduced by David Stuart Davies. The Best of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twenty of the very best tales from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fifty-six short stories featuring the

The second collection of blazingly original short stories from Booker prize-winning, Sunday Times-bestselling author Ian McEwan. A two-timing pornographer becomes the unwilling object of one of his

This collection of lectures, talks, and essays focuses on three major composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Holly Keller has created vivacious new paintings for this favorite Reading Rainbow title about geology. Readers follow two enthusiastic rock hounds around the globe as they add to their collection. Al

Based on the most recent studies in psychology and neuroscience, a report on the rational and emotional properties of the human mind explains how they shape everything from personal success to physica

Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury. Wessex Tales was the first collection of Hardy's short stories, and they reflect the experie

The Design Library series is a collection of the best design work in all categories selected by designers for designers. The package designs featured in these pages have been picked from the archive

Traditional rhymes and stories have been collected under the wing of Mother Goose for centuries and this collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been put together by the famous illustrator Arthur R

This is the third, substantially revised edition of this important monograph and graduate text. Each chapter begins with a motivating discussion and ends with a collection of exercises, with hints to

With an Introduction by Paul Wright. 'What the imagination seizes as Beauty must be truth' So wrote the Romantic poet John Keats (1795-1821) in 1817. This collection contains all of his poetry: the ea

This collection of stunningly beautiful poems encompasses the natural, human, and spiritual realms, and is bound together by the universal themes of time and mortality. With clarity and sureness of cr

Hans Christian Andersen is the best-loved of all tellers of fairy tales. This collection of over forty of Andersen's most popular stories includes The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Red Shoes, The Li

Thailand the Beautiful Cookbook is a joyous celebration of Thailand its people, and its cuisine.The range and diversity of Thai cooking is showcased in this magnificent collection of authentic recipes

This collection brings together Dahl's finest work, illustrating his genius for the horrific and grotesque which is unparalleled. "Dahl has the mastery of plot and characters possessed by great writers of the past, along with a wildness and wryness of his own. One of his trademarks is writing beautifully about the ugly, even the horrible."--Los Angeles Times"An ingenious imagination, a fascination with odd and ordinary detail, and a lust for its thorough exploitation are the...strengths of Dahl's storytelling."--New York Times Book Review

In his second collection of stories, as in his first, Carver's characters are peripheral people--people without education, insight or prospects, people too unimaginative to even give up. Carver celebr

"A generous collection with a distinctly upbeat tone, this gives a taste of the best poets writing for children over the last several decades. Lobel's drawings imbue the whole with action and graphic

Containing 30 essays that embody the history of photography, this collection includes contributions from Niepce, Daguerre, Fox, Talbot, Poe, Emerson, Hine, Stieglitz, and Weston, among others.

Drawings prepared in pastels, watercolors, and acrylics highlight a collection of informative vignettes describing a variety of customs and traditions practiced by different African peoples

套書含以下商品9781837250776 LEGO® Minecraft®: Armoursmith Adventure Activity Book (with Armoursmith minifigure and accessories)9781837250769 LEGO® Minecraft®: Steve’s Netherite Adventure Search & Find Sticker Activity (with Steve minifigure and sword)9780008620110 Minecraft Advent Calendar: Book Collection：24 Days of Builds, Challenges, Jokes and Activities! (降臨曆)

A collection of traditional bedtime rhymes to sing, say and share, youngbabies and toddlers will love the gentle colour and fun of My firstrhymes.

A collection of traditional bedtime rhymes to lull and soothe, babies and toddlers will love the gentle colour and fun of My first bedtime rhymes.

Perfect for Readers Who Can Recognize and Sound Out Some Words!Jump-start reading success with this big collection of lively little books correlated with Guided Reading Level D.These full-color storyb

From bestselling artist Sylvia Long comes an enchanting collection of over seventy-five classic Mother Goose rhymes. Imbued with the artist's love of nature and overflowing with charming details, this

Alex Rider Series 13 Books Collection Set By Anthony Horowitz:Stormbreaker:The fourteen-year-old Alex is forcibly recruited into MI6.Point Blanc:The teenage spy Alex is sent by MI6 to infiltrate the exclusive Point Blanc Academy.Skeleton Key:Teaming up with the CIA, Alex must go to a remote Caribbean island called Skeleton Key.Eagle Strike:Alex is in the South of France, hoping to sever his links with MI6.Scorpia:Alex travels to Venice to discover the truth about his past.Ark Angel:Alex has a chance encounter with the son of multi-billionaire Nikolei Drevin.Snakehead:Alex is forced into the Australian secret service.Crocodile Tears:Alex meets international do-gooder Desmond McCain.Scorpia Rising:Alex is trying to get his life back on track.Russian Roulette:contract killer Yassen Gregorovich is given orders to kill Alex.Never Say Die:Alex Rider is trying to get his life back on track after the traumatic events of his last mission.Secret Weapon:Ever since MI6 recognized his potential, Al

Please note that this product is a UK edition, and That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched:Mr. Penguin and A Case of Adventure Series 4 Books Collection Box Set By Alex T Smith (Lost Treasure, Fortress of Secrets, Catastrophic Cruise & Tomb of Doom):Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure:It has been weeks since Mr Penguin's last adventure and he's been stuck at his desk, twiddling his flippers ever since. That is until the phone rings! Mr Penguin and Colin (a spider and Mr Penguin's silent right hand man) are called in to find the missing treasure somewhere in the Museum of Extraordinary Objects. The quest finds them solving secret codes.Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets:Follow Mr Penguin and Colin as they crash-land on a snowy mountain. Will they be able to solve the mystery of the missing pets? What are the strange noises coming from the abandoned fortress? And will Mr Penguin conquer his fear of flying?Mr Pengui

The 39 Clues Series Complete Collection Books 1 - 11 Box Set:The Maze of Bones:What would happen if you discovered that your family was one of the most powerful in human history?One False Note:Gordon Korman sends Amy and Dan off on a wild chase in Book 2 of the highly-anticipated 39 Clues series.The Sword Thief:Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair Oh.Beyond The Grave:Amy and Dan are hot on the trail of the fourth Clue, but their ruthless relatives will stop at nothing to eliminate them from the competition.The Black Circle:INCOMING! Amy and Dan have been found UNHARMED! But perhaps not for long - the ruthless Irina Spasky is right on their tail.In Too Deep:Seven years ago there was a terrible fire. Dan and Amy Cahill were saved, but both of their parents died.The Viper's Nest:Shaken by a shocking loss, Amy and Dan flee to an exotic land and trace the footsteps of their most formidable ancestor yet.The Emperor's

AI全面進入所有領域的時代，19世紀以來人類的學習歷程已經全部受到挑戰，大學教育面臨重大危機，人類文明一樣面對巨大衝擊。目前的AI才起步而已，仍然很弱，Weak AI卻已經有如洪水般淹沒傳統知識的殿堂。Stronger AI則已經在孕育中。在此不確定的年代，接續2024年12月出版《寫作的靈現》（Mind silhouette）提出「靠AI長知識，動手寫才有想像力」，作者楊憲宏再次出手，將人類想像力的歷史編寫成年表，2500年來，靠書寫成就的文明，形成一種人類最聰明大腦「意識經驗」的馬拉松接力，終於形成了AI的史前史，沒有這2500年智者穿牆而出，天才由地湧現，凝聚了集體智能（collective intelligence）的超時空聯繫，不可能有今天開放創新（open innovation）的AI橫空出世。作者楊憲宏年輕時代是腦科學的研究者，1980年代就在台灣大學醫學院生理研究所以「自主神經系統」（autonomic nervous system）作為碩士研究的目標。這正是早期人類發明語言之前，心智感受（mind experiencing）在大腦形成「世界模型」（world model）記憶的核心自動機制。這本新著作《我寫故我在》（I write, therefore I am），從腦科學的角度，透視了AI發展的能與不能，並從歷史的經驗追找「我們可以做什麼？」為人類智能的永續尋找出路，作者強調：有覺醒力（awakening power）的「廣義的寫作」是人性共知共感想像力及創意的通道，包括文字、樂譜、圖像的思想鏈（chain of thought）及上下文連結「工程」（context connection engineering）的主導權，必須出自人腦不能外包給機器。人類智能中最重要的非平穩性（無常）（nonstationarity）這是與時間相關的隨機變動，AI的學習管理系統（LMS），目前仍然沒有可資信賴的數學證明（mathematical proof）框架可以模擬。所以任何想要類同神經系統的企圖，都會遇到瓶頸，因為物理律、數學律的應用是「常」的。人體還有化學律的極限變化，在神經原內外，不只有生物能電位差，還有神經傳導物質（neurotransmitters）的離子通道注入、釋放、作用、解除，造成神經元無時無刻的變變變，新的研究還將量子糾纏都列入「腦功能假說」

AI全面進入所有領域的時代，19世紀以來人類的學習歷程已經全部受到挑戰，大學教育面臨重大危機，人類文明一樣面對巨大衝擊。目前的AI才起步而已，仍然很弱，Weak AI卻已經有如洪水般淹沒傳統知識的殿堂。Stronger AI則已經在孕育中。在此不確定的年代，接續2024年12月出版《寫作的靈現》（Mind silhouette）提出「靠AI長知識，動手寫才有想像力」，作者楊憲宏再次出手，將人類想像力的歷史編寫成年表，2500年來，靠書寫成就的文明，形成一種人類最聰明大腦「意識經驗」的馬拉松接力，終於形成了AI的史前史，沒有這2500年智者穿牆而出，天才由地湧現，凝聚了集體智能（collective intelligence）的超時空聯繫，不可能有今天開放創新（open innovation）的AI橫空出世。作者楊憲宏年輕時代是腦科學的研究者，1980年代就在台灣大學醫學院生理研究所以「自主神經系統」（autonomic nervous system）作為碩士研究的目標。這正是早期人類發明語言之前，心智感受（mind experiencing）在大腦形成「世界模型」（world model）記憶的核心自動機制。這本新著作《我寫故我在》（I write, therefore what I am），從腦科學的角度，透視了AI發展的能與不能，並從歷史的經驗追找「我們可以做什麼？」為人類智能的永續尋找出路，作者強調：有覺醒力（awakening power）的「廣義的寫作」是人性共知共感想像力及創意的通道，包括文字、樂譜、圖像的思想鏈（chain of thought）及上下文連結「工程」（context connection engineering）的主導權，必須出自人腦不能外包給機器。人類智能中最重要的非平穩性（無常）（nonstationarity）這是與時間相關的隨機變動，AI的學習管理系統（LMS），目前仍然沒有可資信賴的數學證明（mathematical proof）框架可以模擬。所以任何想要類同神經系統的企圖，都會遇到瓶頸，因為物理律、數學律的應用是「常」的。人體還有化學律的極限變化，在神經原內外，不只有生物能電位差，還有神經傳導物質（neurotransmitters）的離子通道注入、釋放、作用、解除，造成神經元無時無刻的變變變，新的研究還將量子糾纏都列入「腦

Join Peppa and her family on an exciting day out with this magic wheel format. Turn the wheel to reveal enchanting surprises, all bringing Peppa's amazing imagination to life! You'll find a colourful unicorn, a shimmering mermaid and more!Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa Loves Unicorns and MermaidsPeppa Pig: Fun at the Farm: A Magic Wheel BookPeppa Pig: Peppa's Magic Castle: A lift-the-flap bookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, story and novelty books.

本套書包含以下10本--Narwhal: Unicorn of the SeaNarwhal is a happy-go-lucky narwhal. Jelly is a no-nonsense jellyfish. The two might not have a lot in common, but they do they love waffles, parties and adventures. Join Narwhal and Jelly as they discover the whole wide ocean together.Super Narwhal and Jelly JoltHappy-go-lucky Narwhal and no-nonsense Jelly find their inner superheroes in three new under-the-sea adventures. In the first story, Narwhal’s superhero alter-ego is revealed, and Narwhal enlists Jelly to help figure out what their superpower is. Next, Narwhal helps a friend find his way back home. In the third story, Jelly is feeling blue and Narwhal comes to the rescue. Ben Clanton showcases the joys of friendship and the power of believing in yourself and others through this irresistible duo.Peanut Butter and JellyNarwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even want to change their name to . . . that's right . . . Peanut

Join Bluey and Bingo in this push-and-pull book and help them find all the critters! From witchetty grubs to butterflies, this interactive format is perfect for little Bluey fans. Slide the scroll bar, pull the tab and spin the wheel to discover what bugs are hiding in this book!“Hello, itchitty grubs!” Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: A Big Pop-Up BookBluey: Outdoor Games: A Lift-the-Flap BookBluey: Toys: A Touch-and-Feel playbookBluey 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.

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

這款以《Arcane™》為主題的 12 日倒數琺瑯徽章組，將影集中經典角色與象徵物化為質感收藏。每打開一格，都是粉絲的小驚喜。Jinx 的狂放、Hexcore 的神秘、Ekko’s Timewinder 的時間之力，都以細膩工藝重現。整體設計結合收藏與節慶樂趣，讓《Arcane™》與《League of Legends™》的世界更貼近現實。Celebrate the holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion with this official countdown enamel pin set inspired by the Netflix hit series, Arcane™. The set features 12 one-of-a-kind enamel pins, including fan favorites like Jinx, the Hexcore, and Ekko’s Timewinder!Experience one surprise a day and proudly wear or display these pins to show your love for Arcane™ and the world of League of Legends™.DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Open a pocket each day and discover 12 unique pins featuring iconic characters and elements from, Arcane™. This deluxe advent calendar is a must-have for any Arcane™ and League of Legends™ fan.12 DAY COUNTDOWN: Countdown to Christmas, birthdays, or any special occasion by unwrapping one pin every day for the 12 days leading up to the big day.ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Add more fun Arcane™–inspired

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips. Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical

本套書收錄 Freida McFadden 三部懸疑驚悚作品：The Teacher、The Coworker、The Boyfriend。故事主題環繞謊言、操縱與不可信任的人心。在 The Teacher 中，數學老師 Eve 表面生活安穩，卻被捲入一起學生與教師間的醜聞漩渦，真相遠比流言更危險。The Coworker 描述會計員 Dawn 的失蹤引發一連串意外，她的同事 Natalie 卻發現自己與這宗案件糾纏不清。The Boyfriend 則講述 Sydney 遇見夢想情人，卻在連環兇案的陰影下懷疑對方的真實身份。📖 亮點特色★ 三篇獨立懸疑故事，一次收藏★ 善用多重視角揭露真相★ 劇情節奏緊湊，結局反轉驚人Deceit runs deep. Trust no one....Dive into Freida McFadden at her most diabolical - times three.From #1 New York Times bestseller and TikTok sensation comes a collection of three twisted thrillers: The Teacher, The Coworker, and The Boyfriend.The TeacherEve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except...Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives

These women have secrets--and nothing to lose....Three psychological thrillers. Endless mind games.Dive into three of #1 New York Times and international bestselling Freida McFadden's mind-bending thrillers - Never Lie, Ward D, and The Locked Door.Never LieNewlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal.Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance.With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the f

與 Bluey 一起迎接聖誕節的快樂時光！本書結合倒數月曆與節慶手作，引導孩子創造自己的聖誕小村莊與裝飾。每個活動都簡單有趣，適合親子共玩，讓家中在創作過程中充滿笑聲。延續 Bluey 系列的想像力與遊戲精神，這本節慶特輯兼具趣味與學習價值，是絕佳的聖誕小禮物。亮點：・結合遊戲、創作與節慶倒數。・內容簡易易操作，親子共樂。・Bluey 粉絲節日必備收藏。Get crafty this Christmas with Bluey! Count down the days with your very own advent calendar, create a Christmas gnome village, make festive decorations and more!This festive craft book is the perfect stocking filler for kids of all ages. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey: Merry Christmas Colouring BookBluey: The Official Annual 2026Bluey 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.

本書深入探討了生成式人工智能（Generative Artificial Intelligence，簡稱GAI或AIGC）這一前沿領域，為讀者提供了全面而深入的理解。首先明確生成式人工智能的定義，並闡述其與傳統人工智能的區別和聯繫。回顧生成式人工智能的起源、發展歷程以及重要里程碑事件，如ChatGPT等標誌性產品的推出。介紹深度學習在生成式人工智能中的核心作用，包括神經網絡、自監督學習等關鍵技術。詳細闡述生成式對抗網絡（GANs）、變分自編碼器（VAEs）、擴散模型（Diffusion Models）等主流生成模型的工作原理和優缺點。探討大型語言模型的構建、訓練和優化方法，以及它們在自然語言處理領域的廣泛應用。分析生成式人工智能在文本創作、翻譯、摘要、問答等方面的應用案例和效果。介紹生成式人工智能在圖像生成、視頻合成、動畫製作等領域的最新進展和實際應用。探討生成式人工智能在音頻處理、音樂創作等方面的潛力和挑戰。探討生成式人工智能在倫理、隱私、版權等方面的挑戰和應對策略。