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以FSS（Federation Survey Service）之名廣為人知的組織，其萌芽時間可以追溯到地球聯邦軍誕生之時。一年戰爭時，聯邦軍的各戰區司令部在占領地區回收了吉翁公國軍遺棄或拋棄的兵器以及各式裝備，並且開始調查。當初此工作是由各軍區獨自進行，最糟的情形是由於排他意識等因素，在對上級司令部進行報告時故意敷衍了事。但在一年戰爭結束後的U.C.0080，聯邦軍以接收優越的公國軍技術為目的而設

Competence in any profession depends upon an understanding of the theory that underlies it. This concise and practical text for students and practitioners bridges the gap between occupational therapy

機器人是一種多功能全自動或半自動的機械裝置，可透過程式控制執行各項生產活動，或結合人工智慧與感測技術的應用，提供人類生活、健康、安全、娛樂等多方面的服務。智慧型機器人產業是結合機械、自動化、電機、光學、電子、資訊軟體、通訊、創意內容等相關技術，為一個高度技術整合、高關聯性且具有高附加價值的火紅產業，可算是機電整合的最佳實現範例。微控制器（或微處理機）可謂是機器人的控制核心，普遍地被應用於各個生活領

Computer graphics is a vast field that is becoming larger every day. It is impossible to cover every topic of interest, even within a specialization such as CG rendering. For many years, Noriko Kurachi has reported on the latest developments for Japanese readers in her monthly column for CG World. Being something of a pioneer herself, she selected topics that represented original and promising new directions for research. Many of these novel ideas are the topics covered in The Magic of Computer Graphics.Starting from the basic behavior of light, the first section of the book introduces the most useful techniques for global and local illumination using geometric descriptions of an environment. The second section goes on to describe image-based techniques that rely on captured data to do their magic. In the final section, the author looks at the synthesis of these two complementary approaches and what they mean for the future of computer graphics.

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After bursting onto the fantasy scene with his acclaimed debut novel, Elantris, and following up with his blockbuster Mistborn trilogy, Brandon Sanderson proves again that he is today’s leading master of what Tolkien called “secondary creation,” the invention of whole worlds, complete with magics and myths all their own.Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King one of them has to marry, the lesser god who doesn’t like his job, and the immortal who’s still trying to undo the mistakes he made hundreds of years ago.Their world is one in which those who die in glory return as gods to live confined to a pantheon in Hallandren’s capital city and where a power known as BioChromatic magic is based on an essence known as breath that can only be collected one unit at a time from individual people.By using breath and drawing upon the color in everyday objects, all manner of miracles and mischief can be accomplished. It will take considerable quantities of e

本書是一部系統性探討海洋與沿岸波浪的專業著作，兼顧物理意義與統計分析，適合研究所學生、研究人員與工程實務者閱讀。內容從觀測技術談起，介紹現地量測與遙測方法，並逐步建立描述波浪的參數與統計架構。書中詳述線性波理論在外海與近岸水域的應用，說明波浪在不同水深與地形條件下的行為差異，並深入介紹 SWAN 波浪模式，協助讀者理解現代數值模擬在工程與研究中的角色。全書結構嚴謹、插圖清楚，是理解風生波浪與海岸波動不可或缺的參考書。Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters describes the observation, analysis and prediction of wind-generated waves in the open ocean, in shelf seas, and in coastal regions with islands, channels, tidal flats and inlets, estuaries, fjords and lagoons. Most of this richly illustrated book is devoted to the physical aspects of waves. After introducing observation techniques for waves, both at sea and from space, the book defines the parameters that characterise waves. Using basic statistical and physical concepts, the author discusses the prediction of waves in oceanic and coastal waters, first in terms of generalised observations, and then in terms of the more theoretical framework of the spectral energy balance. He gives the results of established theories and also the direction in wh

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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.

本書（含 DVD 與手冊）以實際職場情境為核心，協助學習者建立在工作環境中使用英語的能力。內容依循從求職到就業後的歷程，涵蓋工作介紹、日常工作流程、面試、職前訓練、職場溝通、服裝規範、問題處理與科技應用等主題。影片以情境對話呈現，幫助學習者理解語言在真實場合中的使用方式；隨附手冊則提供逐字稿、重點詞彙、文化說明與討論問題，適合課堂教學或自學使用。本書不僅著重語言本身，也引導學習者理解職場文化，是實用取向的職場英語學習資源。A revolutionary new DVD that teaches you practical English using real conversationsImprove Your English in the Workplace combines the video advantages of DVDs with the educational benefits of fluent American English speakers in unscripted interviews. You will benefit from hearing real people--men and women from various regions and occupations--having spontaneous conversations about the workplace, their jobs, and careers. The DVD also has a transcript and workbook designed to refine your listening and speaking skills.Includes one 120-minute DVD.

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Shortly before he died, Plenty Coups, the last great Chief of the Crow Nation, told his story—up to a certain point. “When the buffalo went away the hearts of my people fell to the ground,” he said, “and they could not lift them up again. After this nothing happened.” It is precisely this point—that of a people faced with the end of their way of life—that prompts the philosophical and ethical inquiry pursued in Radical Hope. In Jonathan Lear’s view, Plenty Coups’s story raises a profound ethical question that transcends his time and challenges us all: how should one face the possibility that one’s culture might collapse?This is a vulnerability that affects us all—insofar as we are all inhabitants of a civilization, and civilizations are themselves vulnerable to historical forces. How should we live with this vulnerability? Can we make any sense of facing up to such a challenge courageously? Using the available anthropology and history of the Indian tribes during their confinement to re

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Twelve-year-old Claudia Kincaid is restlesses--she wants to do something different, such as running away from her comfortable suburban life in Connecticut for a while. But not just any place wil

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.

For many people, having a large family isn’t a reasonable option. Fortunately, medical science has ushered in a new era of family balancing where couples can determine their baby's gender. The Revolutionary Science of Sex Selection guides prospective parents step-by-step through the maze of options currently available — from the unpredictable (and now outdated) timing method, to highly effective sperm sorting, to the preimplantation genetic diagnosis, which guarantees accuracy.The author describes the most advanced methodologies in simple lay terms so that they are easily understood. But The Revolutionary Science of Sex Selection does more than explain how the technology works — it prepares the reader for the personal experience of fertility drugs, artificial insemination, and/or in vitro fertilization. A bonus chapter details the added medical benefits of genetic testing, including preimplantation screening for single gene defects like cystic fibrosis, B thalassemia, Tay-Sachs disease

十三歲的小魔女琪琪依照傳統，離開家展開獨立生活。帶著會說話的黑貓吉吉，她來到海邊小鎮，開設空中宅急便。本書以電影原畫為插圖，搭配簡潔故事文字，重現琪琪初到異鄉、學會自立與重新找回魔法的歷程，是親子共讀的溫馨之選，也讓小讀者感受勇敢與成長的力量。Kiki, a young witch-in-training, has reached the age of 13. According to tradition, all witches of that age must leave home for one year, so that they can learn how to live on their own. Kiki, along with her talking cat Jiji, fly away to live in the seaside town of Korico. After starting her own delivery service (using her broom as the delivery vehicle), Kiki must learn how to deal with her new life, especially after she loses the power to fly.A breezy picture and story book featuring artwork taken directly from the movie, Kiki’s Delivery Service.

一隻正在找食物的蒼蠅，遇上一個準備參加「寵物秀」的男孩。兩人（或說人與蒼蠅）間的相遇，意外開啟一段極具笑點的友情。Tedd Arnold 以誇張手法與雙關語製造幽默，插圖簡潔卻充滿動態感，營造出輕快的閱讀氛圍。""A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat. Something tasty. Something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for something to catch. Something smart. Something for The Amazing Pet Show."" The boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful friendship. Er, and so begins a very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. With an eye-catching holographic cover. This is the first in a series of four.

《Indispensable》提出企業如何從「可替代」轉為「不可或缺」的五步策略。當市場競爭使產品同質化、價格成為唯一差異時，作者 Joe Calloway 以實際案例說明，如何透過「五大驅動力」（The Five Drivers）建立顧客忠誠與品牌優勢。本書深入探討持續推動力、穩定可靠的表現、與顧客保持連結、創造整體體驗、以及在市場中激發魅力。書中結合訪談與案例分析，提供可即時應用的行動建議，適合企業領導者與行銷管理者思考如何讓品牌成為顧客生活的一部分。A five-step strategy for turning a commodity into a necessityWhen products and services become interchangeable, price becomes the ultimate determinant for consumers. Indispensable shows businesses how to break out of that cycle by using The Five Drivers-a strategy that takes companies to the next level of performance. Renowned business consultant Joe Calloway looks at how real companies have made their product or service "mission critical," and satisfied customers in the process.Indispensable goes straight to the heart of the issue and reveals how successful companies-of any size, in virtually any manufacturing, selling, or service endeavor-achieve market leadership through The Five Drivers of fierce customer loyalty. Indispensable shows readers how to:* Creat

本書以藏傳佛教修行中極為重要的「四種思惟」為架構，帶領讀者重新看待此生的價值：人身難得、無常必至、輪迴苦、因果不虛。Khandro Rinpoche以清楚而直接的語言，提醒我們反思日常中被浪費的時間與情緒，並指出修行並非逃離世界，而是學會更清明地生活。書中穿插多則觀修練習，引導讀者體會身心所具備的潛能，學習將此生視為一份珍貴的禮物。由於作者熟悉西方文化背景，使本書能自然連結當代生活經驗，讓古老智慧貼近現實。Tenzin Gyatso亦肯定本書對「四種思惟」的詮釋，認為其清新而具現代意義。Using the traditional Tibetan Buddhist framework of the Four Reminders—the preciousness of human birth, the truth of impermanence, the reality of suffering, and the inescapability of karma—Khandro Rinpoche explains why and how we could all better use this short life to pursue a spiritual path and make the world a better place. The book includes contemplative exercises that encourage us to appreciate the tremendous potential of the human body and mind.

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When suburban Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she knows she doesn't just want to run from somewhere, she wants to run to somewhere -- to a place that is comfortable, beautiful, and, preferably, e

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

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The chameleon's life was not very exciting until the day it discovered it could change not only its color but its shape and size,too. When it saw the wonderful animals in the zoo, it immediately wante

9780192744319 #1 Isadora Moon Goes to SchoolHalf vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and Isadora is a bit of both. She loves the night, bats, and the colour black, but she also loves the outdoors, using her magic wand, and the colour pink. When it's time for Isadora to start school she's not sure where she belongs - vampire school or fairy school?9780192744333 #2 Isadora Moon Goes CampingHalf vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora Moon is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and Isadora is a bit of both. So when they all go camping at the seaside some things might happen that are not quite normal . . .From roasting marshmallows on a campfire to making friends with a mermaid - special things happen when Isadora's around!9780192767103 #6 Isadora Moon Goes To The FairIsadora is excited for her first ever trip to the fun fair, but when she arrives it

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This practical book is designed for applied researchers who want to use mixed models with their data. It discusses the basic principles of mixed model analysis, including two-level and three-level structures, and covers continuous outcome variables, dichotomous outcome variables, and categorical and survival outcome variables. Emphasizing interpretation of results, the book develops the most important applications of mixed models, such as the study of group differences, longitudinal data analysis, multivariate mixed model analysis, IPD meta-analysis, and mixed model predictions. All examples are analyzed with STATA, and an extensive overview and comparison of alternative software packages is provided. All datasets used in the book are available for download, so readers can re-analyze the examples to gain a strong understanding of the methods. Although most examples are taken from epidemiological and clinical studies, this book is also highly recommended for researchers working in other

This practical book is designed for applied researchers who want to use mixed models with their data. It discusses the basic principles of mixed model analysis, including two-level and three-level structures, and covers continuous outcome variables, dichotomous outcome variables, and categorical and survival outcome variables. Emphasizing interpretation of results, the book develops the most important applications of mixed models, such as the study of group differences, longitudinal data analysis, multivariate mixed model analysis, IPD meta-analysis, and mixed model predictions. All examples are analyzed with STATA, and an extensive overview and comparison of alternative software packages is provided. All datasets used in the book are available for download, so readers can re-analyze the examples to gain a strong understanding of the methods. Although most examples are taken from epidemiological and clinical studies, this book is also highly recommended for researchers working in other

This book provides a new analytical approach for dynamic data repeatedly measured from multiple subjects over time. Random effects account for differences across subjects. Auto-regression in response

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