Machine Learning for Financial Risk Management with Python

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The ultimate guide for the novice knight, covering everything from sieges and swordplay to feasts and fights. This book is a really fun way to access medieval history.- Packed with informative historical detail.- Written in a lively, humorous and engaging style.- Perfect for schools and libraries.

A seriously funny collection of over 300 quick and clever jokes for kids.A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of clever jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.A new title in the ‘Buster Laugh-a-Lot’ series, this hilarious collection has hundreds of clever jokes for funny kids to enjoy and share.What are the ten things you can always count on?Your fingers!I hate puns about insects.They really bug me.Help!My fear of moving stairsis escalating!Six sticky skeletonssketched sillysketches of skeletonsgetting sticky.Filled with over 300 laugh-out-loud clever jokes, from ridiculous riddles and teasing tongue twisters to witty one-liners and clever puns. Designed to be easy to read and with wonderfully silly illustrations for extra fun, this comical collection will keep jokers entertained for hours.Also available in the 'Buster Laugh-a-lot' series:9781780559636Jokes for Funny Kids: 5 Year Olds9781780556260Jokes for Funny Kids: 6 Year Olds978178

本次改版新增「Python 語言快速入門」及「Python 程式語言觀念題題庫」，讓您準備更加充分！ ╲滿級分快速攻略╱ 重點總整理 + 歷次試題解析 ☑ 結合運算思維與演算法的基本觀念 ☑ 章節架構清晰，涵蓋 APCS 考試重點 ☑ 備有相關模擬試題，幫助釐清重點觀念 ☑ 詳細解析 APCS 程式設計觀念題與實作題 APCS 為 Advanced Placement Computer Science 的英文縮寫，是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」。目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效。其檢測成績可作為國內多所資訊相關科系個人申請入學的參考資料。 APCS 考試類型包括：程式設計觀念題及程式設計實作題。在程式設計觀念題是以單選題的方式進行測驗，以運算思維、問題解決與程式設計概念測試為主。測驗題型包括程式運行追蹤、程式填空、程式除錯、程式效能分析及基礎觀念理解等。而程式設計觀念題的考試重點包括：程式設計基本觀念、輸出入指令、資料型態、常數與變數、全域及區域、流程控制、迴圈、函式、遞迴、陣列與矩陣、結構、自定資料型態及檔案，也包括基礎演算法及簡易資料結構，例如：佇列、堆疊、串列、樹狀、排序、搜尋。在程式設計實作題以撰寫完整程式或副程式為主，可自行選擇以 C、C++、Java、Python 撰寫程式。 為了因應新制的「程式識讀」，本次改版也另外新增了兩個附錄，提供「Python 語言快速入門」及「Python 程式語言觀念題題庫」。筆者希望本書能引導各位讀者具備應試 APCS 的經驗與實戰能力的養成，並學會如何解析程式的程式實作的能力，進行有能力根據自己的創意思維，開發出各式各樣功能的軟體，而這也正是本書努力達成的目標。 本書的實作題以 C++ 語言來進行問題分析及程式實作。實作題的解答部份可分為四大架構：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明。在「解題重點分析」單元中知道本實作題的程式設計重點、解題技巧、變數功能及演算法，此單元會配合適當的程式碼輔助解說，來降低學習者的障礙。 同時也可以參考附錄的內容來幫助自己熟悉 APCS 的測試環境。此外，為了讓學習者以較簡易的環境撰寫程式，本書所有程式以 Dev C++ 的 IDE 進行程式的編輯、編譯與執行。希望透過本書的課程安排與訓練，可以讓學習者培養出以 C++ 語言應試 APCS 的實戰能

A Buddhist monk practices calligraphy every single day--calming his heart and bringing an unexpected gift to a nearby city.As rain falls, Old Monk invites Little Monk to practice calligraphy. "Let's write the character for rain!" he says. And with each brushstroke, Little Monk's restless, anxious heart grows quiet. For the next twenty years, as Little Monk becomes Big Monk, he sits down with his brush every day, meditating on and writing the character for "rain." Until one day someone comes to the temple asking for help: the city has no water. All grown up now, Big Monk packs his things, hoping to do his part. But will a pile of calligraphy sheets make any difference? This stunning book is horizontally bound, creating a vertical reading experience inspired by Chinese ink paintings and calligraphy hung on scrolls. With poetic text and watercolor art from Taiwanese author-illustrator Hsu-Kung Liu, Little Monk Writes Rain is an evocative tale of mindfulness, self-expression, and compassio

在本書中，Sarah Wynn‑Williams 以其任職於 Facebook（現 Meta）全球公共政策部門的經歷，提供了一部大膽直言且不畏權勢的內部回憶錄。她生動地記述了與馬克．祖克柏（Mark Zuckerberg）及雪柔．桑德伯格（Sheryl Sandberg）的交手過程，並深切剖析自己在平衡母親身分的同時，如何在「挺身而進」（Lean In）的職場文化中掙扎求存。書中更揭露了令人震驚的決策失誤－從政治操弄、言論審查，到在緬甸煽動暴力與仇恨的災難性後果。本書筆觸犀利、帶著黑色幽默，且讀來令人不寒而慄。這部回憶錄敲響了警鐘：揭示了不受約束的權力如何蠶食理想，並摧毀人們的生活。''Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it’s the one about him'' Marina Hyde, Guardian''Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome'' Financial TimesSarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook’s potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different.From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Z

From the creators of the 10-million-copy bestselling Paint by Sticker(R) Kids sticker-activity series, the next book in the brand extension developed especially for kids ages 3 and up: Construction Site! My First Paint by Sticker delivers the same screen-free, mess-free fun that makes the original series so irresistable. The fourth book in the series features construction site vehicles! From diggers to backhoes to cement trucks and more, kids will adore stickering these colorful machines. The Paint by Sticker Kids(R) series (for ages 5 and up) has sold more than 10 million copies to date. In My First Paint by Sticker, readers ages 3 and up can confidently paint by sticker, too! At a smaller trim size (8 x 8 inches, versus the original kids brand at 9 x 9), this brand extension features larger stickers for smaller hands--perfect for kids practicing their fine motor skills and learning to recognize their numbers. In the older kids series, the number of stickers per image ranges from 60-1

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With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future--and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. Determined to make the most of their summer, Natsumi and the gang have decided to head off on a road trip. But when Yamada's new friend unexpectedly tags along, sparks fly between him and Natsumi in more ways than one! Meanwhile, Yomogi has her own dilemma to deal with when, after a romantic date with Ishikawa, she realizes that she might have feelings for someone else...

An enchanting new illustrated picture book for children for 2026 perfect for age 3 and upWill Mouse make it safely home with a very special parcel?! Discover the picture book adventure that will make you fall in love with rainy days…When a drop of rain turns into a storm, a small mouse on a mission must find courage, ingenuity and resilience to make it home safely. But what will happen to the very special parcel he is carrying … and who is it for?!A rainy day adventure with a difference! This unique, mouse’s-eye view of the world is sure to enchant young readers and their parents.Perfect for fans of Sam Usher’s Seasons series, Mouse’s Wood and The Leaf Thief.• Simple text – explore the story together• Packed with stunning illustration• Heartwarming and cosy resolution

Meet Suki Cat - an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure - where she always saves the day!In Firefighter, Suki Cat puts on her uniform and is ready for action! When the alarm bell rings, the firefighters are called out for an emergency but will Suki be able to help?From astronaut to dinosaur, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud to help build book confidence and engagement, while the high level of interaction develops gross and fine motor skills.Other titl

Hilarious chapter books about animals with jobs, clothes and superpowers! Highly illustrated in black and white and perfect for fans of the movies Sing and Zootropolis!Bob and Archie are two hapless but enthusiastic koalas who are just getting to grips with their new superpowers. Their archenemy is Dr Colossus, a giant ostrich with grand plans to destroy Pawtonia with the help of his Zombie Chickens!Can our furry heroes thwart the feathered supervillain? Definitely, maybe... This side-splitting, superhero series is the perfect early reader for young readers, where chapter books meet graphic novels!

★ 遊戲時間，還是故事時間？兩個願望，可以同時滿足！★ 不只圖像繽紛，遊戲類型更豐富多樣，讓孩子一玩就停不下來！★ 本書內容中英對照，增添英語學習樂趣，培養孩子雙語能力。17篇聖經故事，簡短好讀，中英對照，搭配100個遊戲，結合玩樂、創意和學習，特別適合４～８歲的小朋友。孩子可以先聽父母講故事，或親子一起唸故事，再透過各式遊戲，從遊戲中學習，刺激思維成長。Activity time or story time? Why not both?With 17 beloved Bible stories and 100 activities, will provide hours of entertainment, creativity, and learning for your 4-8-year-old children.Read the brief stories with your children, stimulate their growing minds with activities designed just for them.本書特色：◆ 本書內容中英對照，親子共讀增進全方位閱讀素養。◆ 收錄17篇簡短好讀的聖經故事◆ 根據聖經故事主題搭配100個專為幼兒設計的好玩遊戲（附答案）◆ 附設4頁精美貼紙，搭配書中遊戲使用適讀年齡：◆ ４歲以上，學齡前◆ 適合親子共讀

If you ask the average person who an entrepreneur is, they’ll probably say people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg. But the truth is, you don’t need to know how to code or raise VC money to start a business. There are hundreds of millions of small business owners globally, with most creating simple, straightforward services that customers need.Nick Huber, founder of The Sweaty Startup and several million-dollar businesses, challenges the prevailing Silicon Valley wisdom by demonstrating that success as a small business owner is based on the essential principle of doing common things uncommonly well. In The Sweaty Startup, Nick offers readers the simplest, easiest, and lowest-risk path to reclaiming entrepreneurship, generating value, and forging a new path to get ahead on their own terms. By returning to the most foundational business tactics, this book is a refreshing burst of clarity and simplicity in a world that’s obsessed with technology startups, the suffocating sque

Tilt and slide to make colourful vehicles race across the page in this fun and interactive slider book.Tilt the book to make the vehicles race across the page with this innovative, interactive slider book. Are you ready to join in the fun? Ready . . . steady . . . RACE!Zoom along with all the cars, trains and planes and help them get ready for the race. Who will win this time?Ready, Steady, Race! Things That Go!is an interactive slider book with a difference, and is sure to keep little ones busy for hours. With bright, bold illustrations from preschool favourite, Teresa Bellón, and a different ending every time depending on how you move the book!If you like this tilt and slide book, look out forReady, Steady, Race! Bugs.

An interactive, yearlong journey through the Bible for girls ages 8 to 12This one-year journey through the Bible guides young girls into the habit of reading, reflection, and prayer, with inspiring passages from Scripture that show them how God's wisdom can help and support them as they learn and grow. Spending a little time with their faith every week will give girls the confidence to tackle anything--because they'll know God is cheering them on!One year of weekly Scripture--Each of these 52 weekly devotions features a Bible passage, stories and commentary that explain the theme for the week, a prompt to respond to, and a prayer to keep in mind.Reflect on what matters--Young girls will find God's guidance on topics that relate to their lives, such as staying positive, being a leader, and discovering who they're meant to be.A few minutes at a time--These prompts and prayers are simple and brief, so it's easy for kids to find time for them no matter how busy they get!Study with the whol

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on an Easter adventure!Explore the outdoors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his hunt for a tasty treat! With a shiny fold-out surprise, young readers will love this Easter tale filled with springtime creatures.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!As alluring as it is unsettling, award-winning author CG Drews' debut YA psychological horror will leave readers breathless and hesitant to venture deeper into the woods.Once upon a time, Andrew had cut out his heart and given it to this boy, and he was very sure Thomas had no idea that Andrew would do anything for him. Protect him. Lie for him. Kill for him.High school senior Andrew Perrault finds refuge in the twisted fairytales that he writes for the only person who can ground him to reality--Thomas Rye, the boy with perpetually ink-stained hands and hair like autumn leaves. And with his twin sister, Dove, inexplicably keeping him at a cold distance upon their return to Wickwood Academy, Andrew finds himself leaning on his friend even more. But something strange is going on with Thomas. His abusive parents have mysteriously vanished, and he arrives at school with blood on his sleeve. Thomas won't say a word about it, and shuts down whenever Andre