Metaprogramming in .net

Metaprogramming is a style of software development that lets a program change and respond to the conditions present when it runs. .NET enables many Metaprogramming capabilities, including code generat

Where other books may concentrate on the .NET or WinRT runtime or one of the various .NET languages,Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Unleashed is a deep dive into the Visual Studio tool. Specifically, thi

Designed as a beginner’s tutorial to the latest version of Visual Basic, this informative guide teaches how to write .NET Framework applications. Written with clarity and readability in mind, it intro

A brightly illustrated zoo-themed jigsaw with a book of zoo picture puzzles.A vibrantly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw showing a busy zoo with all kinds of exciting animals, plus a picture puzzle book, presented together in a colourful sturdy box. Both are packed with things to spot and talk about: can you find a snowboarding penguin, a flamingo looking for its fishing net, and a little white mouse in every picture?

Jim wants to catch a fish with his net, but all he gets is shoes and socks! Will he ever get a big fish?

The final battle is coming... As the Sleeping Prince tightens his hold on Lormere and Tregellan, the net closes in on the ragged band of rebels trying desperately to defeat him. Twylla and Errin are s

Advanced Metaprogramming in Classic C++ aims to be both an introduction and a reference to C++ template metaprogramming (TMP); TMP is presented in the book as a set of techniques that will bring a new

Over 70 years ago, Italian author Gianni Rodari wrote "The Moon of Kyiv" to remind us of the humanity we all share.100% of the net profit from the sale of this book will be donated to Save the Children fund for supporting children impacted by the conflict in Ukraine.In 1955, beloved Italian poet Gianni Rodari penned a nursery rhyme called "The Moon of Kyiv". It was a poem about our shared humanity – the poem reminding us that, no matter where we're from, or where we live, we all exist under the same moon. In the days following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, these lyrical words went viral in Italy: they became a call for peace. Six decades later, they resonate, and feel more relevant, than ever before.Now, for the very first time, the poem has been illustrated by the incredible Beatrice Alemagna, whose beautiful pictures match Rodari’s words in hope, purity and power.

'I want to be me! The glorious glittering me . . .People like me here Celestine! They adore me!'Victoria Stitch has escaped from the confines of Wiskling Wood and flown into the human world. Here, she breaks the most sacred of all wiskling laws and speaks to a human. Where she is feared and disgraced in Wiskling Wood, she is adored and revered in the human world.But the net is closing in. There are wisklings who would like to end Victoria Stitch's famous reign in the human world for good. Will her beloved twin, Celestine, be able to warn her in time? And even if she can, will Victoria Stitch listen?Review of Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering. This absorbing miniature melodrama is full of fraught sibling fondness between sweet, gentle Celestine and the marvellously ambitious and snooty Victoria, with Muncaster's own enticing illustrations. - The GuardianReview of Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering. Packed full of gothic glam and with a hefty dose of sparkles and glitter, Victoria Sti

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.'Bronte's infamous Gothic novel te

Ping pong lovers can now take their favorite sport with them wherever they go! This newest addition to our growing line of desktop sports mini kits contains all you need to get a competitive ping pong game going in minutes.Included are two mini paddles, easy-to-assemble desktop net, one ping pong ball, and a 32-page booklet that provides history, tips on game play, and fascinating trivia surrounding this popular sport.

《Soccer Kicks》：超過 60 則讓全場笑翻的足球漫畫笑話！誰說足球場上只有汗水？這裡滿滿都是笑聲！您的孩子是小小足球迷嗎？或者，您正為了孩子不愛看書而煩惱？國際插畫大師 Emiliano Migliardo 帶著這本《Soccer Kicks》來拯救世界了！這不只是一本書，而是一個能讓全家人大笑的秘密武器。Soccer Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic strip soccer jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios!Emiliano Migliardo's outrageously funny full-color comics are perfect for avid soccer fans andreluctant readers, as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy--and frustration!--of soccer!Full of soccer japes about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net, and even the perils of being nut-megged, this is the perfect gift for any young soccer fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground... or soccer field!

Who would have thought being smart could be so hard (and funny)?Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow eleven-year-olds hate her for going to high school. Her grandmother Maddie is moving away. And in an effort to give Millicent a more "normal" childhood, her mom has not only signed her up for volleyball, she's also arranged for her to tutor Stanford Wong -- jock, jerk, and poster boy for Chinese geekdom.But when Millicent meets Emily, things start to look up. Emily doesn't know Millicent's IQ score. She actually thinks Millicent is cool. And if Millicent can hide her awards, ignore her grandmother's advice, blackmail Stanford into silence, learn to serve a volleyball over the net, stop her parents from embarrassing her forever, and keep all her lies straight, she just might make her first friend.What's it going to take?Sheer genius.

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will.” As a young orphan, Jane Eyre is thrown upon the mercy of an aunt and cousins who are anything but merciful, and when they send her away to an austere boarding school for charity cases, it seems she will never be allowed to forget her humble beginnings. However, Jane has a quiet inner strength and resourcefulness, and when she take on a role as governess at Thornfield Hall, she quickly gains both the affection and respect not only of her young pupil, but also the child's guardian, the fierce and brooding Mr Rochester. Perhaps Jane has finally found the love for which she has always longed? But Mr Rochester has a dark secret.A secret that will rock Thornfield Hall to its very foundations…

Victoria Stitch (Book 1-3)Victoria Stitch: Bad and Glittering'The crystal keeper gazed around him at the shards of impure crystal, glittering furiously on the floor, and shivered with a terrible sense of foreboding.' Twins, Victoria Stitch and Celestine, are denied their royal birth-right. Celestine accepts the decision with good grace, but Victoria Stitch is consumed with her obsession for power. The twins are like moonlight and sunshine - could it be possible to break free of the role you have been given, rewrite your story, and change your own destiny?Victoria Stitch: Free and Famous'I want to be me! The glorious glittering me . . .People like me here Celestine! They adore me!'Victoria Stitch has escaped from the confines of Wiskling Wood and flown into the human world. Here, she breaks the most sacred of all wiskling laws and speaks to a human. Where she is feared and disgraced in Wiskling Wood, she is adored and revered in the human world.But the net is closing in. There are wiskl

For fans of Natalie Haynes, Kiran Millwood-Hargrave and Neil Gaiman comes Frances Hardinge's spectacular new novel Unraveller. Called her 'best yet' by the Guardian, and 'sheer perfection' and 'a masterpiece' by reviewers, Hardinge expertly weaves together mythology and mystery in a meticulously-detailed world besieged by curses. If you must travel to the country of Raddith, then be prepared.Bring a mosquito net for the lowlands, and a warm coat for the hills or mountains. If you mean to visit the misty marsh-woods known as the Wilds, you will need stout, waterproof boots. (You will also needs wits, courage and luck, but some things cannot be packed.)You have of course heard that some people in Raddith are able to curse their enemies.It sounded so picturesque when you were reading about it at home, like a fairytale. Perhaps you will decide that all the stories of the Wilds and the Raddith cursers were invented to entertain tourists. And at night, when you see a many-legged shape scuttl

Does My Goldfish Know Who I Am?: and hundreds more Big Questions from Little People answered by experts, edited by Gemma Elwin Harris, is the essential gift book for all the family, as experts answer impossible questions posed by kids.Why do zebras have stripes? Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? Why are farts flammable? Why do we have recessions when we can just print more money?If you've ever been flummoxed by a child's questions, Does My Goldfish Know Who I Am? is the perfect book for you. With over 300 real questions from primary school aged children, the book offers bite-sized answers from world class experts - digestible in under 60 seconds.Following the huge success of Why Can't I Tickle Myself? published in Autumn 2012, this new volume will also include quizzes and favourite facts sections, making it a perfect gift for families.At least 33% of the publisher's advance payments and 67% of net royalty income in respect of sales of this book is payable to the NSPCC (Registere

Practical Metaprogramming for Working C++ DevelopersUsing metaprogramming techniques, you can engineer software with greater quality, portability, and reusability. You can write more expressive and el

繼全球暢銷書《戀愛守則》風靡傳統約會世界後，《網路戀愛守則》為現代女性在數位時代的愛情尋覓指引新方向。當千萬女性透過網路認識異性或以電郵往來時，新的戀愛挑戰也隨之而來。本書延續原作的經典魅力，提供一套針對網路戀愛的完整法則與策略，無論妳是20歲還是50歲、科技高手或新手，都能學會如何保持自尊、提升吸引力，並建立健康長久的關係。透過一條條實用的「Do & Don’t」，幫妳避開錯誤對象，節省時間與心力，找到真正合適的那一位。What the international phenomenon of The Rules did for conventional dating, The Rules for Online Dating does for the search for love on the Internet. You'll never hit the "reply" button the same way again.Millions of women around the world are meeting men on the Internet, or they've met in person and are corresponding by e-mail. But though e-mail and Net-based dating services have revolutionized the dating landscape, they've created their own pitfalls and challenges. Women need new strategies that will improve their chances of capturing Mr. Right. Boasting the same time-tested formula and romantic spirit that made The Rules an international bestseller and launched thousands of women down the path to committed relationships, The Rules for Online Dating shows all women -- re

Write code that writes code with Elixir macros. Macros make metaprogramming possible and define the language itself. In this book, you'll learn how to use macros to extend the language with fast, main

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake.Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He’s heard there’s a monster in the lake, but his friends don’t believe a word of that old story! Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure.This large-format picture book features a detailed, fold-out, underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who’s nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.

ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book―now in paperback!“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.”―The New York TimesMost people cannot see ghosts. Can you? Follow Leo in this heartfelt tale about a friendly ghost who, after struggling to fit in, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, capturing the magic of belonging and the unexpected joys of adventure.You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.Leo and Jane become friends, and that is when their adventures begin.This charming tale of friendship―from two of the best cre

Ari Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!When Ari, Jez and Zeke visit the army base with Zeke's dad, they find themselves in Professor Gilford's laboratory once again. But when a certain sneaky rat activates one of the inventions, the gang ends up in an unexpected location... the rat's own cage! Now Ari and his friends are shrunk, scared, and trapped! Can they find a way out and survive the rat attack?

Meet Ursula, the villain from Disney’sThe Little Mermaid,in this Step 3-leveled reader in the Step Into Reading program.Follow the sea witch Ursula’s story from Disney’sThe Little Mermaidin this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! Meet her sidekicks, learn about her magical powers, and more! This book is perfect for young children learning to read independently!Step 3 readersfeature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. They are for children who are ready to read on their own.

The third in a dark hockey romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods series.When two ruthless enemies collide.My name is Preston Armstrong, and I’m the most depraved bastard you'll ever meet.I take what I want, ruin what I don’t, and live exactly how I please.That is, until I crash into the force of nature that is Marcus Osborn.Captain of our rival hockey team and the perpetual thorn in my side.A migraine in human form and the one person who refuses to play by my rules.He's my brand of heartless and just as deranged.I set out to crush him, his career, and his infuriatingly gorgeous face.But Marcus hits back with equal force, turning our rivalry into a violent, addictive dance neither of us can walk away from.We were supposed to annihilate each other.Instead, we spark a fire that threatens to devour everything in its path.In this battle of two unhinged souls, our bodies become collateral damage.But I never expected our stone-cold hearts to

Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series - a short story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden...This edition features exclusive content from Freida McFadden's upcoming, not yet announced hardcover release!Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life.I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, till death does us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be.There's only one problem: Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows.And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish....

The gripping new crime thriller from Karin Slaughter - the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here.***Welcome to North Falls-a small town with big secrets.The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other in the quiet, residential street. But rumours are rife about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors.Then one afternoon gunshots ring out. Allison Vickery is found murdered in her own kitchen, her teenage daughter bleeding and left for dead.Everyone thinks they know what happened.But they're wrong. The truth is more shocking than anyone could ever have imagined.Secrets are everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Detective Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth...***Praise for We Are All Guilty Here, the first novel in the North Falls series:'A powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena'Karin absolutely nails small town America with complex family lives filled with secrets and paranoia' 5 star reader review'An astonishing novel' Andrea Mara'Brilli

Play cubby with Bluey and Bingo in this board book with flaps.Bluey and Bingo are building a cubby for their toy, Kimjim. It includes an art room, a library and even an alpaca farm. Soon it’s so big, it’s easy to get lost in! What will Bluey and Bingo do when Kimjim goes missing? Lift the flaps in this board book to help find Kimjim!“It’s too many rooms!”Join Bluey and Bingo in this colourful board book with flaps and get lost in the cubby!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: GrandadBluey: Hide and SeekBluey: The WeekendBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

The next graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster, New York Times bestselling Warriors series covers the first two novels of the second arc, The New Prophecy (Midnight and Moonrise). The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons--but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains.But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise back in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan's world crumbling around them. As the questing cats struggle to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, turmoil threatens to overtake the Clans.Ever since the first Warriors book hit shelves, readers have devoured these epic adventures. This stunning adaptation, adapted by Gibson Twist and illustrated by Sammy Savos, retells the first two books in the second arc of the Warriors series as a full-color graphic novel.Hardcov

An official Minecraft manga adventure! Peaceful life in a perfectly constructed town bores ten-year-old Nico into mischief. Riding creepers while they explode is fun and all, but what he really wants is to escape the blocky confines of his home and take his crafting skills on an adventure to the end of the world. Just how big is the world, anyway, and what could possibly stand in his way? Nico has traveled all over the world of Minecraft! After leaving his humble village, he's made it all the way to the depths of the Nether. Along the way, he's met chicken jockeys, architects, adventurers, mobs, villains, and thieves, and created all types of crafts. Following in his father Icco's footsteps has led Nico to new heights, and all kinds of adventures lie ahead.

Wiska Wildflower is back! From the creator of Isadora Moon, Harriet Muncaster. Told in diary format and packed with beautiful full-colour illustrations, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower's first school expedition-to one of the most dangerous places in all of Wiskling Wood! We're going on a school trip to Wiskling Mountain! We have to read a map and make our own camp and find and cook our own food-it's a BIG deal. Wiska is excited to be paired with Citrine for the school trip, but when Citirne persuades her to join her on a secret mission to find a rare starflower, she begins to have doubts.After disaster strikes, the friends seek sanctuary in a hidden spot in Wiskling Wood. What they find there is incredible and life-changing. But will their friendship survive this dangerous adventure? Book 2 following the Children's bestseller The Diary of Wiska Wildflower: The New School.

Your favourite self-care bear is ready to help you unwind in this Winnie the Pooh colouring book!It's time to unwind as you colour in Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood in this inspirational colouring book, taking note of mindful hacks, breathing and meditation tips along the way. With intricate patterns, characters at one with nature and serene scenes, this colouring book will keep you entertained for hours and help you reach a truly relaxed state of mind. Your mindful journey awaits.Not suitable for use with alcohol markers. Also available: Disney Stitch Wave Your Worries Away Colouring Book

A funny bedtime picture book in an extra tall split-page novelty format!From award-winning picture book creator Guilherme Karsten, illustrator of Hen in the Bed.Praise for Hen in the Bed:"Charming version of the classic counting song "Ten in the Bed"" - BookTrustIt's night-time and everyone is fast asleep, until - WAAAH! - Baby Giraffe wakes up. Oh dear! As each animal wakes up the neighbour in the apartment below with their noisy snip-snapping, chattering and ROARING, soon the whole building is wide awake. Will anyone ever get any sleep. . .? Oh my! What a night!Turn the split pages to see the noisy mayhem mount up - and spot some cheeky mice joining the fun!Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different kinds of farmers along the way in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this tenth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these farmers: - Grain farmer- Vegetable farmer- Fruit farmer- Rancher- Dairy farmer- Chicken farmer- Sheep farmer- Llama farmer- Beekeeper- Fish farmer- Tree farmer- Flower farmer- Herb farmer

Fish Do Not Have Feet is the latest offering from I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers. Critically acclaimed TJ Miller's humor shines in this story about a Fish who is determined to try out everything with his newfound feet, much to the dismay of his friend Octopus.This Level 1 I Can Read Comic is: Perfect for Shared Reading: Simple words, clear pictures, and easy-to-follow panels help children learn how pictures and text work together to tell a story.WELL-RESPECTED CREATOR: TJ's previous titles have received accolades from folks in the industry, including starred reviews from School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.SWEET, VIBRANT ART: Fish's shenanigans trying to convince Octopus of the joys of having feet are brought to life in Tim's signature style.EXPERT-VETTED: The I Can Read Comics program was made in consultation with educators and librarians.SOCIAL-

The award-winning, bestselling author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait returns with a soaring historical novel set in Ireland in the years before and after the Great Hunger.“A breathtaking hymn to the sanctity of natural spaces, operating on timescales both intimate and geological. I finished Land moved not only by the vivid lives of its human characters, but the thrumming, gorgeous presence of its mosses, waters, winds, and skies.” —Daniel Mason, author of North WoodsOn a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster.The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is unexpectedly sent off course by an unsettling e

★A USA TODAY bestseller!★ In the magical city of Nevermoor, long-buried secrets are coming to light, and Morrigan Crow's life is about to turn upside down. When Morrigan is invited into Nevermoor's wealthy Silver District, she discovers a world of extravagance and a family mystery she's eager to unravel. She could never imagine where it will lead: a white wedding, a golden dragon, and a red pool of blood. Embroiled in suspicion and danger, Morrigan leaps head first into a murder investigation, while also grappling with her ever-growing Wundersmith powers. And although her friends are there to help, she fears that could change if they learn she's keeping a terrible secret of her own. As shadowy forces awaken in Nevermoor, can Morrigan find a killer and solve the mystery in her own past ... before the clock strikes midnight? Jessica Townsend weaves a spellbinding tale of magic and mystery in this thrilling new installment of the Nevermoor series.

Wind in the Willows meets Enola Holmes in this exciting, young middle grade mystery series from Newbery Honor-winning author Margi Preus and with art from Junyi Wu Mystery: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand. With a curious mind and a vast vocabulary (thanks to her wallpaper--pages of a discarded human dictionary), tiny Minerva Shrew would love nothing more than to solve the Big Mysteries of Life and the Universe. Instead, in The Case of the Pilfered Pearls, she's called upon to help her cousin Tenacity solve a mystery in the most dangerous of places: a human house. When a string of pearls goes missing, the human owner is sure a "dreadful rodent" has pilfered them--and now the lives of all Minerva's friends are at risk! Will Minerva find the true culprit before the exterminators arrive? With wit and warmth, Margi Preus creates a charming woodland world filled with creatures both whimsical and nefarious (neh-FARE-ee-us: wicked or criminal), along with suspense, intr

The launch of a brand-new series from blockbuster Warriors author Erin Hunter about two orphaned cat sisters who discover a secret world of magical creatures . . . and the humans who are out to control them.Willow and Luna have been on their own since they were kittens. After their mother's death, they settled into a scrappy life in the heart of the city. But when a mysterious fire rips through their makeshift shelter, they're left searching for a new home. Luna is immediately drawn in by the strange, secretive animals they meet in the park--animals they can somehow talk to . . . and who unlock her ability to perform magic. Willow is less sure about these so-called "attuned" animals and has no interest in joining their world--or their fight against the human witches who seek to "bind" the animals to them.As Luna and Willow come to realize their own unique magic, they find themselves at odds, separated by destiny, with the fate of the whole city in their paws.

Meet the busy London Guards in this bright, rhyming board book, with push, pull and slide pages to play along.Toddlers will love to join in with all the action, as they discover a day in the life of a London guard. Slide the tab to help him put his hat on, pull the page to bring the changing of the guard ceremony to life . . . and more!With colourful illustrations from Marion Billet, a fun rhyming text to share together, and lots of things to spot – from iconic busbies to cups of tea! – this sturdy board book is the perfect London present for little ones who like to play as they read.Discover more London fun withBusy London, Can You Find the King in London?andWhizzy Wheels: My First London Bus.