Machine Learning for Financial Risk Management with Python

A National Bestseller - Recommended by Financial Times as "What to Read in 2025" "The central argument of Our Dollar, Your Problem--that the greenback's pre-eminence was never guaranteed and might plausibly be overturned--could hardly be more timely."--The Economist A leading economist explores the global rise of the U.S. dollar and shows why its future stability is far from assured Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America's currency might not have reached today's lofty pinnacle without a certain amount of good luck. Drawing in part on his own experiences, including with policymakers and world leaders, Kenneth Rogoff animates the remarkable postwar run of the dollar--how it beat out the Japanese yen, the Soviet ruble, and the euro--and the challenges it faces today from crypto and the Chinese yuan, the end of reliably low inflation and interest rates, political instability, and the fracturing of the dollar bloc. Americans cannot take for granted that the Pax Dollar era will last in

Where is Bear? Is he hiding behind the fridge? Is he hiding under the sofa? Is he in the bathtub? Search for Bear and learn new words as children explore familiar spots around the house in this gorgeous lift-the-flap book.Bear loves to play hide-and-seek! Can you find him? Lift each flap to discover where Bear is hiding around the house. Is he behind the kitchen door, under the sofa or in the bathtub? What other animals will you meet along the way?With adorable artwork and a clever cat who knows Bear's secrets, Where is Bear? is the perfect first book of prepositions for little ones. The playful text encourages early learning of prepositions and first words, while the interactive flaps spark curiosity and joy.From the celebrated author of Our Love comes an adorable new pre-school range exploring first concepts.

用Python和No-Code工具來開發專屬你的LLM應用 新手友善的LLM應用實戰指南，理解本質才能精準操作LLM這個黑盒子 從基礎AI開發開始，奠定AI應用飛躍之路 【內容簡介】 ♚學習AI開發：建立正確觀念，奠定紮實基本功 ♚理論實作並行：由淺入深學習，搭配程式碼實作 ♚套件全面剖析：理解套件背後的設計思路與取捨 ♚搭配No-Code工具：完整解析繁體中文Dify實戰 本書改編自第16屆iThome鐵人賽生成式AI組冠軍系列文章《Python新手的AI之旅：從零開始打造屬於你的AI / LLM應用》。本書將一步步帶著讀者學習建構一個AI應用的必備知識，從理論到實作都有涵蓋，不用擔心自己沒有AI的基礎。 本書專注於推論階段的LLM應用，前半部分介紹的是AI的基礎知識、LLM API的使用方法，以及圍繞在LLM周邊問題的解決方案；後半部分則詳細介紹Agent以及Dify這個No-Code LLM應用設計平台的使用方法和小訣竅；最後則是LLM應用的相關補充資料。 看完本書的你，就相當於擁有精準操作LLM這個「黑盒子」的基本能力，任何天馬行空的想法都能實現，而這也將會是你進入AI領域最開心的前奏。 【目標讀者】 ✪Python新手、想做點什麼的人。 ✪對AI有興趣、不知道怎麼開始的人。 ✪對開發LLM應用有興趣的人。 ✪不怕被說是套模仔的人。 本書改編自第16屆iThome鐵人賽生成式AI組冠軍系列文章《Python新手的AI之旅：從零開始打造屬於你的AI / LLM應用》。本書將一步步帶著讀者學習建構一個AI應用的必備知識，從理論到實作都有涵蓋，不用擔心自己沒有AI的基礎。本書專注於推論階段的LLM應用，前半部分介紹的是AI的基礎知識、LLM API的使用方法，以及圍繞在LLM周邊問題的解決方案；後半部分則詳細介紹Agent以及Dify這個No-Code LLM應用設計平台的使用方法和小訣竅；最後則是LLM應用的相關補充資料。

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An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots. This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. Three chunky circles, featuring 6 bright colours, attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging colour-sorting game, perfect for children from one to three years.The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from an ice cream cone to a branch full of bugs. Matching the colours aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun.Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer. Also available: Match the Shape

Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. A glittery birthday celebration at a magical theme park. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes:Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

From award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Geraldine McCaughrean, an utterly immersive and unforgettable novel set during the London Blitz, inspired by the author's fatherWith World War II on their doorstep, the children of Greenwich, England, are being evacuated. But on the train meant to take them to safety, four of them decide they aren't ready to leave home. They climb out the carriage window just in time, forging an unlikely friendship. With their school taken over by the fire service, they spend their days trying to be useful. Lawrence is building a secret machine. Gemmy searches bombed-out homes for things of value--only to find an adorable mutt she can't even give away. Franklin wants to join the fire service, even if it means lying about his age. Olive looks after her father, haunted by the deaths of his fellow firemen. Together, the four friends roam the streets of London, discovering their resilience amongst the secrets of the city. But as the Blitz unleashes a

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

本書是以實戰應用、邁向工程師為目標的 Python 入門書，帶領讀者快速入門學會關鍵語法，再透過實作讓讀者一方面可以學以致用，實際體驗程式語言的用處；一方面在實作範例時，補足快速入門階段還沒學到的進階語法以及各式延伸套件，只要一本書即可從入門學到應用，主題涵蓋網頁應用程式、爬蟲、影像處理與辨識、大型語言模型。為了達成上述目標，本書結構安排如下：》第 1～4 章：環境建置與基本語法》第 5 章：實作檔案備份小工具》第 6,7 章：實作 YouTube 影片下載工具與影音編碼合併處理》第 8～10 章：設計網路爬蟲與 Google 試算表操作》第 11～14 章：使用 Flask 建立與部署網頁應用程式》第 15 章：學習 OpenCV 影像處理與辨識》第 16,17 章：利用 YOLO 偵測物體、肢體動作與車牌辨識》第 18 章：學習最夯的 Ollama 本地端生成式大語言模型 LLM》第 19 章：使用 Streamlit 快速開發網頁應用程式》第 20 章：用 LangChain 框架開發 RAG 應用》第 21 章：結合 LLM 設計 LINE 客服 AI 機器人實務範例選擇以應用廣泛並能跟上 AI 時代潮流為主軸。除基本語法以外，進階語法及延伸套件也不馬虎，涵蓋：》自訂類別》規則表達式》格式化字串》參數的打包與解包》with 語法》閉包與裝飾器》match...case 語法》例外處理》多執行緒》命令行參數處理》subprocess 模組》SQLite 程式庫》JSON 與 CSV 檔處理本書在撰寫風格上除了第 2 章的 Python 程式開發與 AI 輔助工具說明外，每個章節都有實例與詳細圖解，協助讀者更容易理解。在開發工具的選擇上，入門章節以方便易用的 Colab 練習基本語法，接著就以業界工程師廣為採用的 Visual Studio Code 為開發環境，並帶入 Github Copilot 工具熟悉與 AI 助理協作的流程。在設計範例時也貫徹虛擬環境的觀念，輔以多版本 Python 環境建置，避免環境污染問題，讓學習與業界接軌，學完立刻派上用場。在許多實作應用的場合，光是瞭解程式語法是不夠的，像建構網路應用程式，還需要具備網路、防火牆、資料庫系統、租用並在雲端空間部署應用程式...等，還有 AI 影像偵測及大型語言模型應用背後的類神經網路 / 深度學習

＃以Python的模擬方法來輔助或取代數學證明，有效掌握計量經濟學。＃理論與實作兼具，操作步驟清楚易懂。＃內容包含時間序列迴歸模型的假定與應用、panel data的介紹與說明、工具變數估計與二階段最小平方法、聯立方程式模型（含SUR與VAR模型）以及限制因變數模型等。＃附贈光碟提供書中完整原始程式碼，幫助學習理解、迅速進入狀況。本書以熱門程式語言Python實際操作，帶領讀者認識以及運用計量經濟學。內容循序漸進，分為三大部分：第一部分包括第1∼5章，內容主要敘述「時間序列迴歸模型」的假定、內容與估計等。第二部分包括第6∼7章，其是有關於panel data的介紹與說明。第8∼10章則屬於第三部分，其內容含工具變數估計與二階段最小平方法、聯立方程式模型（含SUR與VAR模型）以及限制因變數模型。另有附錄補充說明基本矩陣代數操作，增進讀者理解。書中範例所呈現任何計算、模擬、估計、編表或甚至於繪圖等操作，隨書光碟內皆附有完整的Python程式碼供讀者參考使用。

When Uncle Bernie turns up with his incredible Mechanical Mole machine, the Adventuremice go on a mission! Pedro and the crew burrow to an underground cave world, unlike anything they've ever seen. There are tiny, twisty trees, and even tinier pterodactyls! But there's also a HAMSTERSAURUS REX on the loose!Can the team save the nervous local cavemice from this giant predator, or is there more to the creature than meets the eye?

Best friends Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon search for a magic jewel in the first installment of this full-color, fantasy adventure series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Dragon Hill is in trouble! The magic jewel that protects Dragon Hill has gone missing, and best friends Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon work together to find the jewel. But they are young dragons and Ember doesn't yet know how to use her fire powers. The two friends follow squirrel paw prints and meet a helpful Tree Dragon. Will they be able to find the magic jewel?Ember and Gus's adventure is told through five full-color short stories with ea

Hop along with Maisy as she discovers fascinating facts about frogs and toads in this eighth Maisy's Planet adventure. Frogs are fantastic! Every toddler who has been up close and personal with one of these big-eyed amphibians--as well as those not so sure about the bumpy green guys--will be intrigued by this fun introduction to frogs and toads with Maisy leading the way. Young children can find out about everything from tadpoles to lily-pad-leapfrogging in a gentle learning experience, then open out the final inviting scene as Maisy and friends make a frog-friendly pond in her backyard.

A lavishly illustrated edition of Murakami’s classic short story. Katagiri found a giant frog waiting for him in his apartment. It was powerfully built, standing over six feet tall on its hind legs.A skinny little man no more than five foot three, Katagiri was overwhelmed by the frog's imposing bulk. ‘Call me “Frog,”’ said the frog in a clear, strong voice. Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this special edition of Murakami’s celebrated short story sees the bewildered Katagiri find meaning in his humdrum life through joining forces with Frog in an effort to save Tokyo from an existential threat.‘No other author mixes domestic, fantastic and esoteric elements into such weirdly bewitching shades’ Financial Times‘A master storyteller’ Sunday Times

對程式設計好陌生，想學卻不知道從何開始 學習Python時，無法有效地應用所學或缺乏實作經驗 想運用AI技術和現代工具加速學習，卻不得其門而入 對程式碼除錯感到困擾，需要更有效的除錯策略那這本書就是你的絕佳選擇！本書結合了清晰的教學方法、精心設計的練習，讓讀者能即時應用、強化概念，無縫結合理論與實踐，確保讀者真正掌握技能。有效運用現代AI技術來加速學習、提示撰寫、程式碼測試與除錯，一步一步帶領你如同電腦科學家般思考的學習過程。---------------------------------------------------------「這本指南非常出色！透過實際的練習（也是唯一真正有效的方式），引導有興趣的成人從零開始學習程式設計。這本第三版更棒的是，能讓讀者熟悉Jupyter Notebook和AI程式設計助理等現代工具的使用。」―Luciano Ramalho《流暢的Python》作者「這是一本絕佳的Python程式設計入門書，沒有任何多餘的文字或程式碼。第三版尤其令人興奮與期待，因為它會教你如何使用大型語言模型來加深你對程式設計的理解，即使是初學者也能輕鬆上手。」―Sam Lau《資料科學學習手冊》共同作者Python是進入程式設計世界的最佳選擇，而這本書以清晰、簡潔的方式，帶領你循序漸進地掌握這門語言――從基礎的程式設計概念開始，再逐步深入探討函式、資料結構以及物件導向程式設計。這本經過全面修訂的第三版，為了因應AI在程式設計領域日益重要的角色，特別納入大型語言模型（LLM）的相關應用，並新增有效提示（prompting）、程式碼測試與除錯的練習題。每章的練習都會讓你在學習過程中即時應用所學，強化技能。作者Allen Downey聚焦於那些在工具不停演變下依然很重要的基本程式設計概念。透過這本深受歡迎的實踐指南，你將學會：• Python語言的語法與語意。• 每個程式設計概念的清楚定義，並強調重要技術詞彙。• 如何操作變數、述句、函式與資料結構。• 讀寫檔案與資料庫的技巧。• 物件、方法及物件導向程式設計的基礎。• 語法錯誤、執行時期錯誤和語意錯誤的除錯策略。• 運用LLM加速學習，包含有效的提示、程式碼測試與除錯。

Find out all about George Washington, Founding Father and first president of the United States, and the key role he played in the American Revolution and the colonial bid for independence from Great Britain.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about George Washington and his monumental impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of George Washington, exploring his background and key people in his life, his role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and ma

Dive into this collection of spooky stories for beginning readers from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is that trapped inside the mirror? What happens when a wish comes true? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With simple text, creepy full-color artwork on every page, genuine scares, and a spooky "invisible" message on the cover, these five hair-raising stories are sure to send shivers down your spine!

目錄CONTENTS專論ARTICLES04水患治理的自然解方：蘇格蘭的自然式洪水管理案例Nature-based solutions to flood risk management: Scotland’s natural flood management廖桂賢、洪諭瑩Kuei-Hsien Liao. Yu-Ying Hung特輯REPORTS162024臺灣兩棲類紅皮書名錄解析Elaboration of The Red List of Amphibians of Taiwan 2024楊懿如、李承恩、朱有田、陳賜隆、林文浩、林春富Yi-Ju Yang. Cheng-En Li. Yu-Ten Ju. Szu-Lung Chen. Wen-Hao Lin. Chun-Fu Lin302024臺灣陸域爬行類紅皮書名錄解析Elaboration of The Red List of Terrestrial Reptiles of Taiwan 2024林德恩Te-En Lin462024臺灣淡水魚類紅皮書名錄解析Elaboration of The Red List of Freshwater Fishes of Taiwan 2024楊正雄Cheng-Hsiung Yang60謎之留鳥──林三趾鶉在臺灣消失了嗎？Taiwan’s first extinct resident bird? A closer look at the small button quails林瑞興、邱承慶Ruey-Shing Lin. Chen-Ching Chiu70永澤籟蕭與兒玉菊的百年孤寂Nagasawa pearly everlasting and Kodamakiku: a hundred years of solitude趙建棣、游旨价、蔡思薇Chien-Ti Chao. Chih-Chieh Yu. Szu-Wei Tsai78從標本誤植到新分類群：一段關於歐氏血藤的探索之旅From misidentified specimens to a new taxon: an exploratory journey of the study on Mucuna macrocarpa var. oui陳柏豪、鍾安晴、王志強、楊勝任、趙建棣Po-Hao Chen. An-Ching Ch

A funny Halloween picture book – great for kids aged 3+Celebrate the spooky season with everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington – now a major movie star!Paddington Bear is getting ready for a Halloween party, strictly for family only. He can’t wait for the party to start – as soon as he gets home from trick or treating! But nothing goes quite to plan after Paddington’s mean neighbour, Mr Curry, invites himself to the party and spoils all the fun. Luckily, Paddington has a special Halloween trick that might just save the day!A hilarious new Paddington adventure, full of spooky surprises!* More than 45 million Paddington books sold, worldwide!* Perfect Halloween Picture Book – From Sunday Times bestselling author Michael Bond* Ideal Halloween Gift and Keepsake – Perfect for adding to a Halloween basket!* Parent & Educator Approved Quality – The story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning

從現代網頁爬取資料爬取×解析×轉換──讓資料收集快、準、全，告別繁瑣工作！從HTML到API、從圖片到文字，使用Python做網頁爬取，能廣泛應用於市場預測、機器翻譯甚至是醫學診斷，實用性極高。因此，無論在哪一個領域，網路爬蟲都可以更有效地應用於商務、分析、提升生產效能，開創新機會。「本書是內容豐富的傑作，可幫助讀者有意識地、有效地抓取網頁資料，值得推薦給想從網站爬取資料、打算建立網站和分享資料的每一個人。」 —Michael HopkinsP.Geo., PMP如果說程式設計像魔法一樣，那麼「網站擷取」無疑就是一種巫術，只要寫一個簡單的自動程式，就可以用它來查詢網頁伺服器、請求資料、解析資料，並提取所需資訊。本書第三版經過徹底翻新，不僅介紹網路爬取，也全面性地教你如何從現代網頁抓取幾乎每一種類型的資料。本書的第一部分專門討論網路爬取機制，包括使用 Python 從網頁伺服器請求資訊、初步處理伺服器的回應，以及自動和網站進行互動。第二部分則探討更具體的工具和應用，以應對可能遇到的各種網頁爬取情境。本書教你如何：•解析複雜的HTML網頁•使用Scrapy框架來開發爬蟲•儲存你抓到的資料•從文件中讀取和提取資料•清理格式不嚴僅的資料，以及將之正規化•讀寫自然語言•爬取表單與登入網站•爬取JavaScript和 API•使用和編寫「圖片轉文字」軟體•避免爬網陷阱和反機器人封鎖•使用爬蟲來測試自己的網站

ANew York TimesBestsellerIn this third book inNew York Timesbestselling, Newbery Honor-winning author Shannon Hale's Princess Academy series,Miri goes from student . . . to teacher!Miri has spent a year at the palace, learning all about being a proper princess. But before she can return to her beloved Mount Eskel, the king has a task for her: Miri must travel to a distant swamp to start a princess academy for three sisters, cousins of the royal family. Unfortunately, Astrid, Felissa, and Sus are more interested in hunting and fishing than royal rules.As Miri spends more time with the girls, she realizes the king and queen's interest in them hides a long-buried secret. Relying on her own strength and intelligence, Miri must unravel the mystery while protecting the sisters--and maybe then she canfinallymake her way home.Don't miss the other books in the Princess Academy trilogy!Princess AcademyPrincess Academy: Palace of StonePrincess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world.Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time.As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly – Gil to her friends – needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight.Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with?As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kin

A fresh, relatable story with a sprinkling of magic, about a girl who just wants to fit in but her magic powers make her stand out, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Sabina Patel has never been popular. And in her new school, in a new town where she doesn't know anyone, Sabina feels more out of place than ever.When she accidentally unlocks magic powers and starts to see visions of the future, Sabina worries that she'll be even more unpopular than before. But she quickly becomes one of the most popular girls in school, with everyone desperate for her to predict their test answers, prom dates and class election results.Then she starts seeing futures she'd rather not know about and Sabina's not sure if she's unlocked a gift or a curse.A book about learning to be happy in the present, rather than letting the future take over your life.Praise for Radhika Sanghani:"The Girl Who Couldn't Lie is sweet and funny and ful

A hilarious, icky, sticky, spooky story with fluorescent green slime throughout - perfect for fans of Halloween, mayhem and goo!When Squeak the mouse wins a beastly-looking jelly in a competition, Granny throws it in the bin. But Squeak can't resist a sneaky taste . .. and UH OH! No more Mr. MICE guy - he turns into Hyde, a food-guzzling, slime-spewing monster mouse! Soon, the cupboards are bare, so hungry Hyde builds a machine that zaps clocks, chairs and sofas into food! Can anyone stop this monster from eating everything .. . and help Squeak turn back to normal?This child-friendly twist on the creepy classic Jekyll and Hyde taps into all the fun tropes of creepy stories and comic books.It will appeal to fans of Nibbles (Emma Yarlett), Gustavo the Shy Ghost (Flava Z. Drago), Creepy Tales (Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown) and the classic Haunted House (Jan Pienkowski). *Note: this was originally published with the title Hyde and Squeak.

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. In Emerald and the New Arrival, Emerald's mum is expecting a baby and there's so much to do before the big day! Everyone is excited but Emerald can't help feeling a little .. . unsure.What if she gets woken up at night by all the crying? And what if Mum and her step-dad Auster are too busy with the new baby to think about her? But family life is full of surprises and Emerald is about to find out that being a BIG sister is a very special thing indeed. Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.

For one city-kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop, it seems like its finally time to find her place in her new blended family while settling in for the winter! Cozy up to the final volume of the heartfelt and acclaimed Peapod Farm series!Jen couldn't be more excited to spend time onPeapod Farms with her step-sisters, Andy and Reese. For months, Jen has been so focused on trying to figure out how she fits into her new blended family that she hasn't realized she's found her place... that is until Reese calls her sister.Excited and content, Jen thought she had figured everything out,but now she's not so sure. A rift emerges between the girls as Andy doubles down on being Reese's ACTUAL sister, while Jen is just the STEP sister. With Andy's attitude bringing a cold front to the farm it seems like it's going to be a long winter.Maybe between Peapod Farm's first snow and learning how to tap a tree for sugar, Jen and Andy both will have a chance to truly understand wha

★ Google面試官、OPPO高級研究總監　聯手打造 融合頂尖科技企業的面試實戰經驗，精選矽谷與國際科技巨頭的典型題型，助你掌握Python技術面試的制勝關鍵。 ★ 美國喬治亞大學教授、Google專家　領銜推薦 全面涵蓋Python技術精要，特別強化常被忽略的系統設計題型，透過實戰範例與解題策略，打造通往矽谷的面試秘笈。 本書透過系統性理論與豐富案例，展現Python解決實務問題的強大能力，是一本兼具深度與廣度的技術與面試全書。內容不僅涵蓋資料結構與演算法的核心觀念，更突顯系統設計在面試中的關鍵角色。對於準備進入科技公司、精進Python實力的讀者而言，都是不可或缺的參考指南。 —— 劉天明　美國喬治亞大學電腦系教授 本書不僅是Python工程師的面試實戰指南，更是解決實務問題的高效工具書。透過清晰易懂的講解風格、豐富實例與模擬題設計，讓理論與實踐緊密結合。無論是準備面試、提升程式設計能力，或深化對系統設計的理解，本書皆為理想之選。 —— 陳瑛　Google Pixel相機部門經理 在科技人才輩出的矽谷職場中，如何於面試中脫穎而出？本書作者透過親身經歷並富有生命般的文字闡述，讓讀者有如親臨面試現場，從理論知識到案例研究，保證讓讀者詳細掌握Python最核心的問題解決能力。 —— 徐長愷　鴻海科技集團E事業群人工智能技術處資深處長 本書重點內容： ■　掌握面試策略：深入了解矽谷及國際科技大廠的面試流程與重點 ■　熟悉資料結構：從基礎到進階，透過實例掌握常用資料結構 ■　深入解析演算法：涵蓋核心演算法，結合實例解析實際應用技巧 ■　系統設計基礎：學習可擴展、高效系統架構的設計方法 ■　實戰案例解析：包括快取、爬蟲、自動補全等多元實例設計 ■　拓展進階知識：涵蓋並行處理、機器學習與推薦系統設計 ■　鞏固面試實力：藉由模擬題演練，強化應試技能 ■　提升職涯競爭力：為科技大廠面試做好萬全準備，爭取最佳待遇

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet

In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen must risk everything and everyone she loves for the chance to restore her lost kingdom of Jasad.Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind.In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father's desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it's too late, but Arin's search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about hisfamily and the destruction of Jasad.War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will

使用Python實作台股、ETF量化分析，掌握自動化投資理財趨勢運用籌碼數據資料與技術指標進行策略結合的交易實戰指南【本書特色】✪使用靈活彈性的Python，搭配循序漸進的範例教學✪以Python取得公開金融大數據，定義獨有的籌碼指標✪計算指標後，透過圖表繪製，找出資料細節裡的魔鬼✪找出關鍵思維，建構正期望值的策略✪透過Discord Push打造策略訊號派送機器人【內容簡介】無論是牛市還是熊市，「維持紀律」才是股市求財的不二法門，但維持紀律又是非常難做到的事，結果就是多數人最終無法在股票市場上賺到錢。什麼時候該買，什麼時候該賣，道理很多人都懂，但往往下單時又摻雜了太多當時的心理因素，要怎麼克服這個心理因素呢？就讓自動化交易來幫助會寫程式的你。交易演算法是將主觀交易的想法具體量化，運用量化的優勢找到正期望值的交易策略，來創造更多的收益與機會。對於台股的交易策略，許多人認為市場只有價量資料可以進行數據分析，其實台股有許多籌碼資訊可以進行分析，而籌碼資料該如何去進行分析呢？又該如何延伸到交易策略的建構呢？有鑑於此，本書使用Python作為程式開發的語言，其本身語法友善、操作簡單，是切入程式交易的方便工具。本書內容均可實作，不論多好的交易策略，都要自己動手分析才能實際上場，並且範例程式碼非常彈性，讀者可以自行修改成自己的版本，讓我們一起打造超級績效吧！本書期待能透過更完整的介紹與更多的範例，帶給讀者更多的靈感刺激，每個人要依據自己的條件、狀態及環境，來找尋合適的投資方式與適合自己的策略邏輯。【精采內容】✪金融大數據資料的取得✪網路爬蟲的實戰演練✪ETF的詳細介紹✪建構完整的回測系統✪經典交易策略建構✪股權分散策略建構✪三大法人策略建構✪融資融券策略建構✪月營收交易策略建構✪一籃子股票回測方法✪Discord自動化策略訊號推播【目標讀者】✪想要學習Python來進行程式交易者✪想要客觀且嚴守紀律來投資者✪沒時間盯盤但想要自動化投資者✪想要了解交易規則並學習正確的程式交易者

A complete self-study English language course for advanced learnersEnglish for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced guarantees an engaging and entertaining experience for adults already accomplished at learning English as a foreign language.This advanced course targets experienced English speakers looking to hone their existing skills. Learn English at the highest level by reinforcing key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary with listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. At this level the content is more challenging, covering subjects such as family life, business, and news and media.English for Everyone Course Book Level 4 Advanced covers the major global English-language exams, including TOEFL and IELTS. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel.With audio material available on the accompanying websi

Discover the fascinating world of the Aztecs through 99 questions and answersWhy were the Aztecs mad for maize? What were chinampas? And did the Aztecs really make towers of skulls?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Aztec Empire.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This set gives children who are just beginning to read practice with their early phonics skills, setting them up for success on their reading journeys!With playful stories, silly illustrations, and a phonics approach based on Science of Reading research, Bob Books keep young readers'' confidence high, leading to continued success and a love of reading. Your child will soon join the millions of happy kids who say, "I read the whole book!"®Science of Reading research proves that mastering phonics is key to a child''s success in learning to read. Like all Stage 1 Bob Books, these 12 storybooks feature simple words with consistent short vowel sounds. Early readers get lots of practice with foundational phonics skills while giggling at the playful stories and pictures!This set is perfect for children who have never read Bob Books, or for children who have read Bob Books Beginning Readers or B

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