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AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER, JAMES • AUTHOR OF ERASURE, now adapted for the screen as the OSCAR-WINNING FILM, AMERICAN FICTION • Percival Everett is diving back into poetry with his spellbinding new collection, SONNETS FOR A MISSING KEY“One of the most profoundly talented writers of all time.”—Robin Coste Lewis, winner of the National Book Award for Poetry • "VERDICT For enthusiasts of Percival's writing."—Library Journal • “Your favorite writer’s writer.”—Entertainment Weekly • “Percival Everett is poised for a big year.”—The Wall Street Journal • Percival Everett puts cherry on top of novels with new book of sonnets.”—Pasadena Star-News • “Wry and epigrammatic.”—Publisher’s Weekly • “A mesmerizing collection that transcends the boundaries of conventional poetry.”—Amsterdam News Inspired by the Preludes of Chopin and the piano solos of Art Tatum, these sonnets leap and turn through philosophical musings accrued across a life well lived, with inventive language, crystalli

Bodies from the Library brings into the daylight the forgotten, the lost and the unknown, and the latest volume is another indispensable collection for any bookshelf.The sixth volume of Bodies from the Library includes the usual eclectic mix of pre- and post-war stories by classic crime and thriller writers. Unearthed from ephemeral publications, newspapers and magazines, some of these 'lost' stories are by authors who have appeared in previous volumes, with others who are new to the series: We welcome back to the Library familiar Golden Age detective writers in the form of stories by Christianna Brand, Alice Campbell, Joseph Commings and Cyril Hare, a previously unknown novella by Anthony Gilbert, a short novel by Margery Allingham, and a hitherto unpublished Detection Club radio play by John Rhode.We also welcome for the first time George Bellairs, Victor Whitechurch and Andrew Garve, with E. C. Bentley's 'Greedy Night' providing a humorous parody of Dorothy L. Sayers' Lord Peter Wim

With an increasing concern of personal data privacy in Hong Kong and around the world, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong publishes this third edition of Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide on Compliance to provide practical guidance on the law of privacy, and the ways to protect personal data in everyday life. This third edition will guide readers through the recent developments of personal data privacy in the local, regional and global contexts with updates on recent Administrative Appeals Board and Court decisions, and investigation reports and materials from the PCPD. In addition, some most-concerned issues are discussed, such as ethical development and use of AI, the collection and use of personal data by employers during COVID-19, data protection under work-from-home arrangements, data security measures for ICT systems, guidelines on doxxing offences and data breach handling. This book will certainly provide read

The action-packed series from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as high schooler John confronts his troubled past and lurking dangers from the outside world—both of which threaten to topple Wellston’s strict power hierarchy.“In a time where young adults turn to comics, in print or online, for socioemotional support, many teens will be able to see themselves in the characters. ­Whether it’s John having to hide his true self, or ­Seraphina wondering what’s the point in striving to be perfect at all times, the characters feel relatable. Teens will be entertained by this story, while also finding it identifiable—as much as one possibly can in a world where superpowers run rampant!” —School Library Journal"Another page-turning volume with intriguing character development." —Kirkus ReviewsEver since Wellston High’s Ace, Seraphina, was suspended, the hierarchy of the school has been unstable. Not only are the high-tiers on edge, but the carefully crafted persona John has

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksAkiko Miyakoshi returns with a beguiling, quietly magical appreciation of life’s little pleasures.Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He’s a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy, such as solving a puzzle for the very first time, enjoying the scent of freshly baked bread, seeing the vast beauty of a shimmering blue ocean or delighting in a visit with friends.This collection of three short stories — perfect for emerging readers — is illustrated in Miyakoshi’s signature soft monochrome palette with pops of color. The charming tales celebrate enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful.

※藍思分級Lexile Level 180L ～ 470L我的小小外文圖書館套書（入門全套50本）增加孩子閱讀信心的分級英語讀本套書。*附原出版社音檔QRCode*★ 閱讀信心建立：全套共包含50本讀本，由淺至深，共分成三階段：前22本書屬於最基礎的Usborne Very First Reading，專為與親子共讀而設計編寫。另外12本和16本讀本，則分別屬於First Reading Level One（初階1級）和 First Reading Level Two（初階2級），分階段的設計，讓故事的難易程度，能跟得上孩子不斷提升的閱讀能力，孩子能夠學習自己獨立閱讀，建立信心的同時，也同時逐步增加字數和故事份量。★ 多元主題故事：涵蓋伊索寓言、動物故事、鵝媽媽童謠、機智故事和孩子最喜歡的魔法故事。不同畫風的精采插圖，搭配生動有趣的故事內容，讓孩子在故事和圖畫中自由翱翔。★ 結合遊戲和學習：每本讀本後面，還設計了英文小遊戲，讓孩子重溫故事情節，包括英文句型和故事情境關係的連連看、「你能找出兩張故事圖內，有什麼不同嗎？」的找找看遊戲、還有列出 4 張故事情節圖，請小朋友依照讀完的故事內容，做正確排序的排排看......等各種遊戲練習，讓孩子在遊戲中開心學習！★ 優質出品：本套書由英國優質出版社 Usborne 所出版。Usborne 是最了解孩子們興趣的英國童書出版社，在童書出版界有著舉足輕重的地位。出版方針著重從興趣出發的引導式學習，讓孩子在沒有負擔的狀態下，開心學到常識與知識！本套書建議適讀年齡：4 歲以上。Usborne出版社陪伴兒童走穩閱讀的每一步，由淺入深，推出三款分級讀本套書。365天英文閱讀養成計畫，爸媽輕鬆選書一次滿足，依序為：：我的小小外文圖書館套書《My First Reading Library》（入門全套50冊）我的小小外文圖書館套書《My Reading Library》（初階全套50冊）我的外文圖書館套書《The Usborne Reading Collection》本套書內含50本超值讀本——PART A (22本)01 A Bus For Miss Moss02 A Fright in the Night03 Bad Jack Fox04 Captain Mac05 Dog Diary06 Double Trouble07 Grizzl

Kirkus Reviews Best of 2024School Library Journal Best Books 2024New York Public Library Best Books of 2024Caster Semenya is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a three-time world champion in track from South Africa. Since her first spectacular performance at the 2009 World Championship in Berlin, she has been at the center of a growing debate about female eligibility rules in professional athletics because of her naturally high testosterone levels. After she was forced to take devastating hormone-altering drugs in order to continue competing, this debate has moved to center stage in the future of inclusivity for professional athletes.In this middle grade adaptation of her debut adult memoir, Caster recounts her childhood growing up in a small village in South Africa, the love for and acceptance of her identity from her community, and her trailblazing fight for the right to compete in professional sports. The Race to Be Myself is an illuminating and necessary story of identity and sel

Jack Pun presents best practices in pedagogy and teaching to facilitate effective content-subject learning at the secondary school level.Increasingly, parents are sending their children to English-medium instruction (EMI) secondary schools in their home countries, to prepare them for full immersion in EMI in English native-speaking countries. The book explores the teaching and learning processes in EMI senior secondary science classrooms based in thirty secondary schools in Hong Kong. Conducting analyses of classroom, teacher and student perception data, the author discusses the issues of teaching science through the medium of English in secondary schools, the implications and applications for professional development of science teachers and other content-subject teachers, and suggests strategies for teaching science in different EMI contexts.This volume is highly relevant to scholars in the field of educational linguistics, particularly in English language teaching, content-based inst

This concise, accessible, and engaging handbook offers a companion for social work students to acquire professional and competency-based writing skills. Written by experienced educators, the book builds writing proficiency by introducing a social work-based guide to academic writing and professional communication. Each chapter addresses a specific area of social work writing and development, progressing from coursework and beginning fieldwork to practice-based assessments and reports. The authors integrate a series of scaffolded activities throughout for readers to cultivate awareness and further technique, and with sections explaining contemporary communication methods and common writing challenges, readers will be prepared to use technology to both strengthen their writing and ease the overall process.Excellent for use in courses across the social work curriculum and as a personal guide, The Handbook for Social Work Writing provides students with on-the-spot guidance for any type of

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

Develop your voice in English.With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense lesson progression and the Voices Professional Development Video Collection, teachers have the learning and teaching materials they need to deliver engaging courses both online and in person.Learners develop their voice in English by:Listening to and watching National Geographic Explorers share their daily experiences as interesting and relatable models of people contributing their voices to the global English community.Answering the question, "What would I do?" in a r

FINALIST FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION.Finalist for the 2023 Pen/Faulkner Award, the DUBLIN Literary Award, the Southern Book Award, and the Gordon Burns Award. Nominated for the 2022 National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, the 2023 Pen/Jean Stein Open Book Award, the 2023 Pen/Bingham Prize, the 2022 Story Prize, the Dublin Literary Prize, the 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, the 2023 Brooklyn Library Prize, and the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize. National Bestseller. IndieNext Pick. One of The New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of 2022.“If I Survive You is a collection of connected short stories that reads like a novel, that reads like real life, that reads like fiction written at the highest level.” ―Ann PatchettA major debut, blazing with style and heart, that follows a Jamaican family striving for more in Miami, and introduces a generational storyteller.In the 1970s, To

This piano solo collection contains a variety of hymns arranged for the accomplished church musician, performer, or student. Most of the selections are devotional or meditative in nature, making them ideal for prelude use. Highlights of the book include Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Just a Closer Walk with Thee, a medley weaving The Love of God, together with What Wondrous Love Is This, and a rare piano setting of May the Mind of Christ, My Savior. Arranger Virginia (Ginny) Halberg is a longtime church musician and college-level piano instructor. These arrangements sometimes have a classical feel inspired by such composers as Beethoven, Schubert, and Debussy. At other times, they are flavored with gospel or jazz techniques. Hymn texts are included for personal reference or inclusion in printed programs.

FINALIST FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZE. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION.Finalist for the 2023 Pen/Faulkner Award, the DUBLIN Literary Award, the Southern Book Award, and the Gordon Burns Award. Nominated for the 2022 National Book Critics Circle John Leonard Prize, the 2023 Pen/Jean Stein Open Book Award, the 2023 Pen/Bingham Prize, the 2022 Story Prize, the Dublin Literary Prize, the 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, the 2023 Brooklyn Library Prize, and the 2023 Aspen Words Literary Prize. National Bestseller. IndieNext Pick. One of The New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of 2022."If I Survive You is a collection of connected short stories that reads like a novel, that reads like real life, that reads like fiction written at the highest level.” ―Ann PatchettA major debut, blazing with style and heart, that follows a Jamaican family striving for more in Miami, and introduces a generational storyteller.In the 1970s, To

Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends... giving and sharing... joy and blessings! You'll be inspired by these tales of kindness, gratitude and giving. You'll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas and recipes. These 101 real-life personal stories from the very best of Chicken Soup for the Soul's library are filled with the cheer of the season. They'll leave you smiling and eager to share the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year's. We didn't forget the kids either. The stories in this collection are "Santa safe," meaning that they keep the magic alive even for precocious readers. Your purchase will support Toys for Tots as well, creating miracles and blessings for children all over the U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for

This book traces the development of audio description (AD), a form of audiovisual translation delivered orally or consumed aurally that makes visual elements accessible primarily to people who are visually impaired, and in particular, art AD as an emergent sub-genre.Perego reflects on the static arts and the role of modern museums as key sites for art AD and multisensory environments that create memorable experiences for visitors. Based on professional, pre-recorded British and American English AD scripts, this book outlines the textual and linguistic features of art AD and its most relevant textual patterns. It explores diverse AD practices across different contexts, including stand-alone ADs for specific paintings and sculptures that can be consumed independently to enhance the appeal and accessibility of cultural environments. Moreover, the book investigates AD tours, which provide descriptions of a selection of interconnected artworks while also assisting, through focused instructi

This book describes how computer programs can generate narratives and how studies of computational narrative can illuminate how humans tell stories. Combining an introduction to relevant concepts related to automatic storytelling with accessible descriptions of well-known computer programs that illustrate how such concepts are employed, the book is aimed at an interdisciplinary audience and assumes little or no background in computer science. The book introduces the most relevant techniques employed over the last 60 years for the development of computer models for narrative generation, including narrative templates, problem-solving, planning, author engagement and reflection, and statistical methods such as deep neural networks, ending with an examination of the societal implications of the development of automatic narrative generator systems.

Countdown to Christmas with 24 illustrated storybooks!This luxury advent calendar contains a beautifully illustrated storybook behind each window to fire up children's imaginations in the build up to the big day. Perfect for bedtime reading and cosy story times.The collection of 24 books includes magical tales of princes and princesses, dragons and dinosaurs. As the big day approaches, you'll discover festive treats, including a retelling of Jingle Bells, with a QR code so you can sing along; and Charles Dickens' classic ghost story, A Christmas Carol, specially rewritten for little ones.The full set of 24 books forms a miniature library that can be treasured and enjoyed for many years to come.The stories you can enjoy are:- Beauty and the Beast- Puss in Boots- The Lion and the Mouse- A Christmas Carol- The Three Wishes- The Boy Who Cried Wolf- The Golden Goose- The Story of Coppelia- The Christmas Cobwebs- The Dinosaur who met Santa Claus- The Tin Soldier- Jingle Bells- The Dragon Pai

An adorable plush bunny friend to snuggle with! This super-soft, durable cloth book is the perfect companion for babies and little ones. The gentle, reassuring story offers baby and caregivers the chance to bond in a warm and loving way.Made from durable, non-toxic soft plush fabric that’s machine-washablePerfect baby giftCute and whimsical illustrations littles ones will love A wonderful addition to baby’s first library collection!Fun family read-aloud booksBooks for baby to 3 years oldBaby shower gift

The field of workplace assessment is at a critical stage in its evolution. The intersection of new technologies, globalization, and market shifts among assessment providers has created dramatic opportunities for the field along with some significant challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advances have altered what is possible in talent acquisition. As a new generation of technology-driven applications comes of age, a host of new issues and opportunities have emerged that require assessment professionals to respond with an informed perspective that balances return-on-investment priorities with appropriate professional and scientific rigor. In response to this context, this volume focuses on trends and innovations in talent assessment, framing practical solutions for managing the disruption in assessment while incorporating new insights and technologies into organizational assessment programs. Featuring chapters from consultants and technologists pushing the edg

如果你喜歡《Babymouse》或《Owly》，千萬別錯過這隻最有戲的小企鵝！Reggie總是好奇又搗蛋，從自剪羽毛到扮狗抗議，全書收錄六則充滿笑料的故事，貼近孩子生活日常，幽默中帶著共鳴！Junior Library Guild selectionAn ALA Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List PickA CBC Children's FavoriteFans of Babymouse and Owly will love this early graphic novel series about the everyday adventures and high jinks of Reginald “Reggie” Guinn, a little kid penguin with a big personality!Reggie is just like any other kid: always looking for fun and adventure! But Reggie’s curious, playful side sometimes gets him into trouble. Like when he tries to give himself a haircut before picture day…and ends up gluing his feathers back on his head! Or when he sneaks a mouthful of cookie dough from the kitchen…then feels the sun baking cookies in his tummy! Or when his babysitter puts him on a kid leash while they walk to the park…and he rebels by acting like a dog!Reggie: Kid Penguin is a collection of six silly stories that explore kid-friendly themes, all through the eyes of a lovable, spunky

AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been publishing a robust set of methods for analytical scientists since 1884. Scientists from around the globe contribute their expertise to ensure the content remains reliable in terms of standards development, method development, and the systematic evaluation andreview of methods. As a result, the Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC INTERNATIONAL is the most comprehensive collection of chemical and microbiological methods available in the world. Now in its twenty-second edition, this publication continues to be the most extensive and reliable collection ofchemical and microbiological methods and consensus standards. Many methods within the compendium have notation indicating their adoption as harmonized international reference methods by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Dairy Federation (IDF), the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), and the CodexAlimentarius Commission. This new edition includes

"Follow where this novel leads and you will be lost in a bewitching spell, a book of magic about books of magic . . . extraordinary." - MARLON JAMES"If, like me, you're a fan of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo, pick up this book at once." -- KELLY LINK In this spellbinding debut novel, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection--a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power.For generations, the Kalotay family has guarded a collection of ancient and rare books. Books that let a person walk through walls or manipulate the elements--books of magic that half-sisters Joanna and Esther have been raised to revere and protect.All magic comes with a price, though, and for years the sisters have been separated. Esther has fled to a remote base in Antarctica to escape the fate that killed her own mother, and Joanna's isolated herself in their fami

A sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings.As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and ‘facsimile’ leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien’s pose as an ‘editor’ or ‘translator’ of ancient records.The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these

The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded readers for students studying Chinese. There are 6 levels&nb

The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded readers for students studying Chinese. There are 6 levels&nb

The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded readers for students studying Chinese. There are 6 levels&nb

The Chinese Library Series is a collection of graded readers for students studying Chinese. There are 6 levels&

At last, a major American poet collected for the first time in the sixth volume of the definitive Library of Edition of her works In his last book, Harold Bloom presents the earthy, surprising, and lyrical poetry of Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula K. Le Guin's career began and ended with poetry. This sixth volume in the definitive Library of America edition of her works gathers, for the first time, her collected poems--from her earliest collection Wild Angels (1974) through her final publication, the collection So Far So Good, which she delivered to her editor just a week before her death in 2018. The themes explored in the poems gathered here resonate through all Le Guin's oeuvre, but find their strongest voice in her poetry: exploration as a metaphor for both human bravery and creativity, the mystery and fragility of nature and the impact of humankind on their environment, the Tao Te Ching, marriage, womanhood, and even cats. Le Guin's poetry is often traditional in form but never in style:

React is today's most popular open-source JavaScript library for front-end web application development. React Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide helps you master React hands-on, through examples crafted to help you quickly leverage its remarkable power. Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular bootcamps, it illuminates key concepts with realistic code, guiding you step-by-step through building a complete production-ready React app with Create React App, functional components, hooks, lint rules with ESLint, React Testing Library, and Cypress. Step by step, Big Nerd Ranch instructor and expert developer Loren Klingman help you build on your current skills, as you learn how to: Set up React and get started with its tools and environment Work with styles and components Utilize React's router and flexboxes Use declarative views to write more manageable, reliable code Create carts, checkouts, fulfillment, and other ecommerce features Add authentication to your front-ends Test components and en

An encyclopedic collection of art and information from the global hit game Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, presented in a deluxe, full-color, hardcover volume.The second Material Ultimania volume created for Final Fantasy VII Remake, this lavishly illustrated book offers readers a wealth of insight into the making of the award-winning RPG. In addition to production art and CG imagery of characters, enemies, locations, and more, this volume showcases cutscene storyboards, game scripts, and other planning materials, all accompanied by extensive commentary from the development staff. The Material Ultimania Plus also features gameplay walkthroughs with maps for FF7R EPISODE INTERmission.A must-have for Final Fantasy VII fans and anyone interested in how top-tier video games are made.

This full-color book will inspire you to start solving problems and creating cloud-based applications and games fast, even if you've never done it before. Not just friendly and easy, it's the first cloud development beginner's guide that puts you in control of your own learning, and empowers you to build unique programs to solve problems you care about. Microsoft and author Rob Miles have reinvented the introductory programmer's tutorial, reflecting deep research into how today's newcomers learn, and why other books fall short. This guide is packed with innovations, including its "Snaps" library of pre-built operations that are easy to combine your own unique programs, Cookie Cutter templates give you a flying start, and "Make Something Happen" projects help you build skills by creating your own programs. All example code is provided as a GitHub repository, and Miles's step by step instructions are replicated as screencast videos, hosted on YouTube and linked from the book's website. A

Organizations pour vast resources into building new products and services. Yet, too many new offerings are poorly conceived, don't delight (or even satisfy) customers, and fail in the marketplace. More effective product ownership and product management can keep that from happening to you. Now, there's an expert guide to world-class agile product development, reflecting deep in-the-trenches experience from two renowned product innovation experts and Scrum consultants. Chris Lukassen and Robbin Schuurman introduce powerful behaviors, tools, concepts, and skills for delivering superior products and services, and avoiding pitfalls that keep you from understanding what customers really need and want. You'll learn how to make crucial decisions based on better insights, not anecdotal or subjective second-hand information; and optimize roles including product owner, customer representative, visionary, experimenter, decision-maker, collaborator, and influencer. The authors teach through a start

Originally published as a collection in 2006, this volume covers the Atlantic slave trade from its origins to 1600, the selection of essays here look at the reasons for the causes of slavery and serfdom; slavery in Africa; the development of the slave trade; the demographic situation in Latin America; and European attitudes to slavery as an institution. The volume also has an introduction by the editor commenting on the contribution each essay makes.