Practical Computer Vision with SimpleCV

A practical, dip-in guide, packed with over 100 outdoor activities for children.In an era when the iPad is often more appealing than the park, it can be difficult to encourage kids to get off the couch and spend time outside. In this inspirational book, with ideas for children of all ages, there are over 100 imaginative ways for children to keep busy and have fun outdoors. They can enjoy outdoor crafts such as making leaf art bunting, a dream catcher, or their own toy raft, or get physical and burn off some energy with beach hopscotch, animal tracking, and developing their hunting and gathering skills. Or perhaps they would like to relax and enjoy some star-gazing or pond-dipping instead. There are fun activities to help kids get up close and personal with nature by making a wormery and a bug attractor, doing some investigative ant experiments, and putting on their own gastropod race! The book includes handy reference pics to help children identify plants, flowers, and wildlife, so as

'I started to write short pieces when I was living in a room too small to write a novel in.' So says Angela Carter of this collection, written during a period living in Toyko. These exotic, sensuous stories represent Carter's first major achievement in the short story form. Lush imaginary forests, a murderous puppet show and an expressionistic vision of Japan: each one instantly conjures an atmosphere, dark and luminous in turn, and from the recognisably daring imagination of one of the great twentieth-century stylists.

Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science – Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities – the sky’s the limit!

LEARNHOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. Practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers.After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,ac

Good Enough to Eat is one of a kind: the only guide to kids' nutrition written especially for kids. A practical, hands-on tool for families who want to eat a healthy diet, this book explains nutrition

Key featuresStimulating contentA wide variety of engaging listening and reading texts provide constant opportunities for discussion and maximize learner involvement. Practical business skills workChal

"100 Words Kids Need To Know" are grade-specific workbooks that offer a practical way to review common words to improve reading fluency and test performance. Each workbook offers engaging activities t

"100 Words Kids Need To Know" are grade-specific workbooks that offer a practical way to review common words to improve reading fluency and test performance. Each workbook offers engaging activities t

"100 Words Kids Need To Know" are grade-specific workbooks that offer a practical way to review common words to improve reading fluency and test performance. Each workbook offers engaging activities t

Spinoza's theoretical philosophy is one of the most radical attempts to construct a pure ontology with a single infinite substance. This book, which presents Spinoza's main ideas in dictionary form, h

Trendy and practical, this 4.5" soft version of the iconic Julius face adds instant style to any backpack or handbag. The pouch is a great size for keys, collectibles or a hard-earned allowance. Give

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free dessert at restaurants.4.5 billion years ago . . .an AI paperclip named CheckMate was designed to fix grammatical errors. Exhausted of correcting "who”vs. “whom,” it concocted a plan to eliminate spelling errors once and for all. All life-forms would be turned into something beautiful, practical, perfect: a paperclip.Thankfully, it was buried in the debris. Long forgotten . . . until it was accidentally freed. Now CheckMate has invadedeverycomputer on Earth and is bent on fulfilling its dastardly plot. There's only one trio who can save the day: the First Cat in Space, the Moon Queen, and LOZ 4000. But when CheckMate zoops First Cat's spacesuit, our titular hero is now powerless. The fate of the

在 AI 模型不停推陳出新，生成的內容越來越逼真，你是不是也開始對 AI 躍躍欲試，但卻又不得其門而入呢？這本書的誕生，就是為了讓你我都能看得懂、用得上、不被落下。▌給上班族的你：媒體不斷報導 AI 的強大，一邊說它能提升效率，一邊又說它可能取代人類工作──其實與其恐懼 AI，不如學會了解 AI。當你掌握 AI 的能力與限制，就能把它變成你的助力，讓自己在職場中更有競爭力。▌給學生、新鮮人與轉職者：當企業逐漸看重具備 AI 能力的人才，你的履歷中有沒有實作經驗、能否與 AI 工具協作，都會成為關鍵加分項。然而學校不一定有教、網路資源又過於零碎，想要快速補足這塊技術的知識，你需要的是一套有系統的入門書。▌給關心下一代的家長：現在的年輕世代是「AI 原生族群」，生成式 AI 將會伴隨他們長大、學習、工作，甚至影響他們的創造力與價值觀。與其被科技隔閡拉遠，不如主動理解 AI 的樣貌與影響，陪伴孩子健康地使用 AI、成為真正的科技公民。無論你是上班族、新鮮人、轉職者、家長或學生，這本書都能幫助你打開 AI 世界的大門!正如書名中「⇄」符號所呈現的意義，希望帶領讀者了解各種「生成式 AI」應用與背後相關技術的來龍去脈，讓你用最輕鬆的方式，培養面對未來的 AI 素養與競爭力。現在就開始——你將不只是 AI 使用者，更是 AI 時代的參與者！本書特色: \ 一看就懂的生成式 AI 最強入門書 /貼近科技脈動，跟上 AI 技術發展腳步，吸收新知不落伍！涵蓋完整 AI 技術地圖：- 機器學習 (Machine Learning)- 深度學習 (Deep Learning)- 電腦視覺 (Computer Vision)- 自然語言處理 (NLP)- 聊天機器人 (Chatbot)- 生成式 AI (Generative AI)- 檢索增強生成 (RAG)- AI 代理 (AI Agent)- AI 倫理與未來思辨\ 52 個零基礎實作活動，讓你輕鬆玩懂 AI /從趣味實驗到真實應用，不懂程式也能動手玩：- 看懂 ChatGPT 的運作邏輯- 跟 AI 協作畫圖、創作音樂- 打造毛小孩的影像識別模型- 自動駕駛與 AI 道德判斷體驗- 用眼睛控制畫面、用聲音操控動作- 打造一個跟你對話的 AI 代理人- 用 RAG 檢索不同的資料- 請 AI 協助招聘的公平性反思還有更多實用又有趣的活

Genius Kid和Flea這對機智拍檔又回來了！這次他們不處理數學題，也不拯救世界，而是要對付「病毒」這個聽起來很可怕、其實超複雜的東西。從會癱瘓電腦的那種，到一支影片點閱破百萬的「病毒式傳播」，再到讓你立刻請病假的感冒病毒，他們一邊吐槽一邊解釋，用最不正經的方式講出讓人記得住的知識點。本書用漫畫式對話和無厘頭笑點包裝基礎知識，是一本「不小心會學到東西」的讀物。Genius Kid is back with his best friend and neighbour Flea to tackle the humongous subject of . . . VIRUSES!From the techy kind of virus that shut down computer mainframes and brings total panicTo the going viral global fame type of virus (that also creates total panic)To the snotty variety of virus which creates a different sort of Must-go-to-bed now sort of panic . . .Luckily GK and Flea are here to explain everything and nothing at all in the way that only they can! Here's hoping that they go viral too . . .

本書為 What If? 十週年紀念版，不止重新修訂，並增加全新插圖與註解，以更清晰的方式呈現那些看似荒誕卻引人深思的科學問題。從「光速九成的球會怎麼飛？」到「月亮若消失會發生什麼？」讀者跟著作者循著計算、模擬與查證，一步步理解科學背後的邏輯。Munroe 以一貫幽默筆調展示科學如何解答人們從未想過要問的問題，而 簡潔插畫讓複雜概念變得可親。十年後的增訂版本，不只是科學知識的延伸，也讓讀者在閱讀之間重新體會好奇心的力量。A special 10th anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd--revised and annotated with brand-new illustrations and answers to important questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90 percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and live? If there was a robot apocalypse, how long would humanity last? What if everyone only had one soulmate? What would happen if the moon went away?In pursuit of answers, Munroe runs computer simulations, pores over stacks of declassified military research memos, solves differential equations, and consults with nuclear reactor operators. His responses are masterp

Discover how to fight plastic and become a #2minutesuperhero.Have you got 2 minutes? That's all the time it takes to become a #2minutesuperhero. Plastic is everywhere. It is in the rivers and it is in the sea. We need superheroes to fight plastic and help save our oceans!Read this essential book and find out how you can become a #2minutesuperhero by completing 50 missions to fight plastic at home, school and on your days out.Informative, practical and positive, this guide for children is written by Martin Dorey, anti-plastic campaigner and author of the bestselling No. More. Plastic. Martin is the founder of the Beach Clean Network and the #2minutebeachclean movement and believes that small actions add up to make a big difference.

When Wilson receives a laptop to help with his schoolwork, he''s obsessed! The Internet is an amazing place. In seconds, he can find answers to any question he asks. But soon, the screen becomes too all-consuming and Wilson doesn''t spend any time off of it! It''s almost like he isn''t there anymore. Can Wilson go back to life before screens?The I Am Healthy series comprises children''s picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by couns

亞當和弟弟卡倫吵架後，竟意外引發神秘的電腦程式爆炸，兩人被傳送到陌生的平行世界！這裡沒有網路、沒有科技，甚至爸爸都不認識他們。更糟的是，還有邪惡反派想破壞爸爸的重要發明。兩兄弟該如何在這陌生世界中，找到回家的路？The second PHENOMENALLY FUNNY out-of-this-world adventure from YouTube sensation and TV presenter Adam B is perfect for fans of David Baddiel and Ben MIller!Thirteen-year-old Adam has made a lot of mistakes in his life, but this has to be the biggest.Thanks to a MASSIVE fight with his little brother Callum, the mysterious and magical computer algorithm Popularis Incrementum has exploded - and accidentally transported them both to a completely different world!No, not just a different world. A different dimension: one where Adam and Callum were never born and the internet doesn't exist, and neither does any of the technology they rely on to make their epic YouTube videos!Will the brothers survive in this strange Altiverse where everything is ALMOST like home but ISN'T? And how do you stop an evil villain from sabotaging your dad's world-changing technology when in this universe your

A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses.El sexto grado no es tan genial como Rex penso que seria. Es el unico chico que no ha dado el estiron, y los abusones se lo recordaran a cada instante. Ya no puede confiar en su mejor amigo, y no puede dejar de pensar en una linda chica de su clase, que es posible este interesada en el. Con tantas cosas sucediendo, a Rex todo le resulta borroso, ¡hasta su vision! Entonces descubre que necesita usar gafas, y su familia solo puede comprarle el par mas feo de la tienda. Cualquier esperanza que Rex tuviera de encajar se desvanece por completo.En esta historia real sobre la adolescencia, Rex tiene la vista puesta en sobrevivir el sexto grado, pero ahora tiene que encontrar la manera de hacerlo con gafas, sin amigos y con una familia que simplemente no lo entiende.Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt,

APCS（Advanced Placement Computer Science）是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，檢測內容分為兩個部份：程式設計實作題及程式設計觀念題。 本書包含APCS歷年公告四屆的實作題及三屆的觀念題，以簡單易懂的文字敘述及清楚的流程圖分析考題的解題方向，讓讀者可先以紙筆演練，理解各題的運算思維脈絡與原理後，再開始編寫程式來完成解題。本書採用C++程式語言為工具，以其指令與語法來解題，著重運算思維的訓練，即使沒有上機寫程式，仍可用一張紙和一支筆解出問題。

More Paint by Sticker Kids fun for Christmas! Here are brand-new paintings to create, one sticker at a time, celebrating the holiday: new Santa and snowman pictures, new pictures of holiday decor and favorite festive treats. A mess-free, super fun sticker activity for kids 5 and up!Paint by Sticker Kids is unstoppable! The series ships over a million copies a year, and the reasons are obvious: stickers, stickers, and more stickers, plus an activity that delivers hours of screen-free, mess-free fun. Following in the footsteps of Paint by Sticker Kids: Christmas―hugely in demand and a sell-out in fall 2021―Holly Jolly Christmas delivers even more Christmas fun. There’s a snowman, a reindeer leaping, a plate of gingerbread cookies, a beautifully decorated tree, and what’s in that box? Merry Christmas―it’s a new puppy! This book is a delightful stocking stuffer or Christmas gift.The colorful images use low-poly art, a computer style that creates 3-D images out of polygon shapes. To “paint”

本書除了對IC封裝類型、材料、製程、新世代技術有深入淺出的介紹外，針對電腦輔助工程(Computer-Aided Engineering，CAE) 的應用有更詳細的描述；從IC封裝製程(晶圓切割、封膠、聯線技術..)、IC元件的介紹(PLCC、QFP、BGA..)、MCM等封裝技術到CAE工程分析應用在IC封裝，能使讀者在IC封裝製程的領域有更多的收獲！本書適合大學、科大電子、電機系「半導體封裝」及「IC封裝技術」課程或有興趣之讀者使用。

潛入深海世界，用一張張貼紙畫出繽紛海洋！本書是專為孩子設計的創作活動書，不用顏料、不會弄髒，只要按照編號貼上對應貼紙，就能完成十幅低多邊形風格的海洋畫作，包括海豚、章魚、鯊魚等熟悉海洋生物。每頁厚紙材質可撕下收藏，也適合展示與送禮。從撕貼動作到色彩變化，過程令人專注又充滿成就感，既是手作遊戲，也是美感與專注力的練習工具！Paint by Sticker is the most exciting new idea in activity books, both for grown-ups and kids. A compelling activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and colorers of all ages, each Paint by Sticker Kids book includes everything you need to create ten vibrant, full-color “paintings.” The original images are rendered in low-poly, a computer graphics style using geometric polygon shapes to create a 3D effect. As in paint-by-number, each template is divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next, and the next—it’s an activity that’s utterly absorbing, both in the pleasure of peeling and sticking and the growing satisfaction of watching a “painting” come to life, emerging from a flat black-and-white illustratio

本書以深入淺出的方式，解說低視力學的相關知識與視覺輔具指導使用之臨床技術，是專門為視光及眼科專業技術人員所編撰的教材，可以做為視光科系低視力學課程的教科書，也是未來即將推展驗光師國家考試必備的參考用書。 低視力(Low Vision)是一種視覺障礙狀態，起因於老化、疾病、意外傷害等因素，導致不可恢復性的視力退化或視野扭曲與缺損，進而影響眼睛對物體顏色、型態、視野等的可用視力減少，如果不積極介入與

十四歲的 Alex Rider 原以為叔叔只是個平凡的銀行職員，直到某天，一通電話揭開真相——叔叔其實是 MI6 的特務。Alex 被迫接下任務，潛入富商的高科技基地，追查名為「Stormbreaker」的神秘電腦計畫。沒有受過正式訓練的少年，必須在重重陷阱與謎團中求生。本書以俐落節奏與精心佈局，開啟了英國作家 Anthony Horowitz 的經典青少年諜報系列。緊湊的敘事、寫實的行動場面與幽微的少年成長心境，使它不僅是一場刺激冒險，也是關於勇氣與信任的試煉。亮點：經典青少年間諜冒險系列首部曲節奏明快、充滿轉折與緊張感結合科技陰謀與青春成長主題改編為 Amazon Prime 熱門影集FROM THE BESTSELLING MYSTERY-THRILLER AUTHOR, ANTHONY HOROWITZ, READ THE FIRST BOOK IN THE ORIGINAL YOUNG SPY SERIES THAT’S NOW A GLOBAL SENSATION. ‘Everything that a spy novel should be: action-packed, impossible to put down, fast-paced and yet lined with plot twists aplenty’ – GuardianNothing prepares 14-year-old Alex Rider for the news that the uncle he thought he knew was really a spy for MI6 – Britain's top-secret intelligence agency. Forcibly recruited into MI6 himself, and armed with top-secret, state-of-the-art gadgets, Alex is sent to finish his uncle’s final mission – a mission that involves a wealthy sinister businessman and his new tech creation: a super computer called Stormbreake

Cats! Some are sane, some are madand some are good and some are bad. Join in the fun with all your favourite cats! From T. S. Eliot's classic Old Possum's poetry collection, starring ... Macavity, the

A spirited volume on the great adventures of science throughout history, for curious readers of all agesScience is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einstein and Watson and Crick to the computer-assisted scientists of today, men and women have wondered, examined, experimented, calculated, and sometimes made discoveries so earthshaking that people understood the world-or themselves-in an entirely new way.This inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It delves beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry's periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravit

Image-Line風靡全球的電音編曲軟體「FL STUDIO」，其前身為大名鼎鼎的「Fruityloops」，曾多次榮獲國際專業音樂雜誌Computer Music、Sound on Sound、Keyboard等五顆星的評價殊榮，是一款相當容易上手，又兼具專業音訊編輯功能的音樂編曲軟體。其功能特色有： 1.簡單易懂的Pattern式音序器操作介面 2.多款媲美錄音室等級的專業效果編輯器 3.1

《Your Next Fifty Years》為現代中壯年重新定義「退休」的概念。作者 Collins 與 Wall 以心理學與理財專業為基礎，主張退休不該被視為結束，而是一場「再出發」──一段重新聚焦與實踐理想的時光。本書提供具體的思考方向與工具，如假期式退休、彈性工時與階段性退休等新選項，並附有表格、檢核表與「Smart Tips」協助規劃投資、保險與遺產安排。書中也關注女性與中年族群在職場變動、伴侶離世或健康挑戰下的財務應對，兼具實用與啟發性。For millions of Americans in their thirties and forties retirement will have an entirely different meaning than it had for their parents. Most have saved a little, spent a lot, seen pensions cut and Social Security squeezed, and will live longer than any generation before. Your Next Fifty Years challenges baby boomers to develop a completely new perspective: retirement as renaissance - not the end of working life, but rather a time to renew, refocus, and recharge, based on long-range dreams and goals. Collins and Wall draw upon their unique training in psychology and financial planning to explore practical alternatives to the traditional concept of retirementalternatives such as sabbaticals, flextime, and temporary or part-time retirement. With the help of worksh

附水畫筆Join Peppa and her family on a zoo adventure in this exciting water magic format! Use your water pen to reveal colourful zoo creatures and bring brilliant zoo fun to life over and over again! You’ll find beautiful butterflies, colourful birds and the cheekiest monkeys.Just add water to use your water pen to reveal the colour. Let the pages dry and complete the adventure again with your reusable pen (included).Don’t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: I Spy at the Zoo: A Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Where’s Peppa at the Zoo?Peppa Pig: Fun at the Zoo Jigsaw Puzzle BookPeppa Pig is a 4-time BAFTA award-winning preschool animation shown in the UK daily on Channel Five’s Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy whose days are filled with action packed activities. Along with her family and friends, Peppa learns and plays and has lots of fun. Join Peppa and her family on their funny, action-packed, everyday adventures in this collection of activity, st

Power Playis a spicy friends-to-lovers hockey romance with the teach-me trope, accidental marriage, fake-dating fun, he falls quietly but hard and a guaranteed happily ever after from bestselling author Chelsea Curto.The viral hockey romance sensation from international bestseller, Chelsea Curto. Comes with an exclusive bonus chapter.She gives me that smile again. The one that makes me feel alive. Like I've been sleeping for thousands of years and now that I'm finally waking up, she's the only thing I can see . . .Piper Mitchellneeds something in her life to finally make sense. Fresh off a divorce, stuck in a career that’s lost its spark, and terrified of dating again, she decides to focus on the one thing she can control: getting more confident in the bedroom.Liam Sullivanmight be the league’s best goalie, but he’s never been great with people. Behind closed doors, though, he knows exactly what he’s doing – and after some gentle pressure from Piper, he agrees to help her learn. It’s s

Winner, 2025 Best Baby Book Prize from the French Ministry of Culture From family trips to ocean dips, experience summer's everyday magic in this sturdy, neon pop-up book. With playful illustrations, engaging text, and pop-up surprises that toddlers (and parents) will love!Designed especially for little hands, this bright, bold pop-up book brims with the joy of summer in every turn of the page. Perfectly portable and shaped for toddlers' hands, this sturdy board book features six playful pop-up scenes that leap from the pages with high-contrast neon images - the yellow of sunshine and the pink of summer sunsets.Celebrate the magic of summertime, from a busy bee zipping between blossoms to a bumpy ride in the family van, from spreading sunscreen on our faces to enjoying bare feet on a beach, and from diving into sunset seas to counting the stars at night. This book brings all our most-loved summer moments to life in a way that's both familiar and fresh, clever and surprising. Every page

The second title in a cosy crime puzzle series following the adventures of super-sleuth Ivy and her grandpa, Bearlock Holmes. When a dinosaur fossil disappears from Bearona's remote Jurassic Ridge, Ivy and Bearlock face their trickiest case yet. With 15 interactive puzzles woven through the story, readers can join the duo as they unravel a mystery inspired by real-world fossils, evolution and conservation.Featuring charming illustrations and a heartwarming cast, this series combines cosy mystery with STEM - perfect for curious young detectives. Also available: The Case of the Missing Flower (Ivy and Bearlock 1)"5+ readers with an interest in detective stories and nature will enjoy helping Ivy and her grandpa solve the case in this absorbing, beautifully designed puzzle book." - Guardian

From the extraordinary team behind The Tiger on the Train, this fabulously winning story is about a croc who will not be sidelined!'NO scales on stage!' said Sidney. 'These fantasies must stop. Flamingos have star quality,And crocodiles do NOT!'Elvis the crocodile dreams of being a Zigzags' Circus star but only cute and furry animals are allowed on stage.Elvis is left to serve the ice creams. But flipping ice creams into cones, juggling with a flamingo, and practice makes perfect. It's not long before Elvis demonstrates that he has exactly what it takes to be a star.With stunning artwork, colour and charm pour out of every page.

★ 永遠十歲的女孩，迎來100歲生日！★ 帶著小狗與會說話的檸檬，展開奇幻旅程★ 爆笑又溫柔的童話冒險★ 一個關於「好人生」的大問題伊蒂絲有兩個神奇的禮物：能讓東西活過來的魔法，還有——永遠十歲。但一百年後，她開始覺得：一直當十歲，好像也沒那麼好。於是，她帶著聰明的小狗和一顆會說話的檸檬，踏上尋找仙子的旅程，希望解除魔法，開始真正的人生。A philosophical adventure story for early readers that playfully combines fairytale with absurd comedy to ask a big question about what makes a good life.As a newborn, Edith received two gifts: the ability to bring any object to life and eternal childhood. That's why today, 100 years later, Edith is celebrating her centenary as a ten-year-old. What will she wish for this time? Certainly a new life-being ten forever has its downside. On her birthday, Edith sets off to find the fairy who bewitched her and reverse the spell. She takes her only friends, a wise dog and a talking lemon. Fully illustrated in color, this one-of-a-kind chapter book bursts with good things: the dry witof a faithful dog, a fairytale adventure, camping, boating, friendship and danger, and a question that matters.

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House! “Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly "A delightful escape filled with Gilmore’s signature whimsy and coziness” Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author *** The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow. Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil.And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment.

Elephant and Piggie stick together like only best friends can! This fun-filled sticker-scene book features favorite Elephant & Piggie adventures along with special guest appearances from a cast of pals including Snake, Bat, Whale, and Ice Cream Penguin. Dance with Gerald, play ball with Snake, make slop with Piggie, go for a drivey-drive-drive, and so much more!

It’s Swing Time! Join Ladybird as she tries out different kinds of swings to find her favourite in this playful picture book. Join Ladybird on a joyful journey through every kind of swing imaginable in this playful picture book, brought to life with a unique, interactive reading format! What kind of swing is it, Ladybird? Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? One that comes with a big hug or a sweet‑smelling flower? Follow Ladybird as she tries out all sorts of swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There’s a friendship swing, a rainbow swing, a swing that dips deep underwater and another that soars high into the sky. There’s even a sleepy swing that invites dreamy yawns . . . and one that proves to be just a little bit risky. Designed in a dynamic vertical format that mirrors the motion of swinging, this book encourages young readers to turn, tilt and explore the page in surprising ways. And at the end, a special gatefold swings open to reveal the most exciting discovery

May the CAST be with you ! 不論你是作家、編劇、導演、演員......故事藝術工作者的最原始角色，都是CASTer。創辦「故事力研究室」的冼振東博士，一直致力故事創作與戲劇培訓。《CAST個正故事！-- 跨媒介「故事力」修行指南》匯聚古往今來故事創作理論，提煉出獨門 'StoryCAST Method'。無論創作甚麼媒介的故事，本書都能伴你開展「故事力」修行之道。

Jump-start your preschooler's exposure to vocabulary using this adorable book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favourite animals!Help your preschooler learn their first words faster with this beautifully illustrated board book featuring 100+ foundational words for their favorite animals—designed by a licensed speech therapist to support early speech development.Perfect for babies and toddlers, this engaging book introduces 100 foundational first words through charming watercolor illustrations of animals your child already loves.Why Parents Love It:• Builds early vocabulary for babies & toddlers• Supports language development with functional, everyday animal words• Designed for little hands with a durable, easy-to-hold board book format• Created by a certified speech therapist for trusted learningExplore a World of Animals:Farm, jungle, ocean, forest, pets, bugs, and more—making it one of the most engaging animal books for boys and girls.Interactive “Seek & Find” Lear