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This book introduces a new approach to embedded development, grounded in modern, industry-standard JavaScript. Using the same language that powers web browsers and Node.js, the Moddable SDK empowers IoT developers to apply many of the same tools and techniques used to build sophisticated websites and mobile apps. The Moddable SDK enables you to unlock the full potential of inexpensive microcontrollers like the ESP32 and ESP8266.Coding for these microcontrollers in C or C++ with the ESP-IDF and Arduino SDKs works for building basic products but doesn't scale to handle the increasingly complex IoT products that customers expect. The Moddable SDK adds the lightweight XS JavaScript engine to those traditional environments, accelerating development with JavaScript while keeping the performance benefits of a native SDK. Building user interfaces and communicating over the network are two areas where JavaScript really shines.IoT Development for ESP32 and ESP8266 with JavaScript shows you how t

A quick, easy, and educational comic book guide that will help change the way we talk about sex and sexuality for all bodies."This guide can help disabled people (and their partners) on their journey toward self-love, better communication, and confidence." -- Alice Wong, Founder and Director, Disability Visibility ProjectAll different kinds of bods want to connect with other bods, but lots of them get left out of the conversation when it comes to S-E-X. As explained by disabled cartoonist A. Andrews, this easy-to-read guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible. Whether you yourself are disabled, you love someone who is, or you just want to know more, consider this your handy starter kit to understanding disability sexuality, and your path to achieving accessible (and fulfilling) sex.Part of the bestselling and critically acclaimed A Quick & Easy Gui

DescriptionThe sixth edition of Design of Machinery is an evolutionary improvement over the fifth and earlier editions. The balanced coverage of analysis and design and outstanding use of realistic engineering examples makes this the most comprehensive, yet practical , instruction in the design of machinery.NEW TO THE SIXTH EDITION188 videos are referenced throughout the text to aid in student comprehension.Over 50 new problem assignments have been added.The author-written programs have been updated to improve their interface and usability.Working Model files, MATLAB models, two virtual laboratories, lecture videos, and demonstration videos are now available online!

本書由知名藝術家兼教師 Sarah Simblet 編寫，透過實用的步驟教學與經典名作示範，帶領讀者從基本筆觸開始，練習形體、明暗與透視，進而觀察與描繪生活中的人事物。不論你是初學者，還是想重新拾起畫筆的愛好者，都能在書中找到靈感，慢慢建立屬於自己的繪畫節奏與視角。Develop your drawing skills and rediscover the world around you with this innovative and beautifully illustrated book.In Drawing for the Artist, acclaimed artist and teacher Sarah Simblet teaches you how to draw by combining practical lessons with examples of both her own work and some of the world's greatest drawings. She introduces all the key drawing materials, then shows you how to master the basic elements of drawing in a series of step-by-step drawing classes, covering topics ranging from simple mark-making to establishing form, creating tone, and conveying perspective.You will learn how to explore a wide variety of subjects, from still life, plants, and animals to portraits, the human body, landscapes, and buildings, all introduced with outstanding drawings by famous artists. The bestselling author of Anatomy for the Artist and Botany for the Artis

Psychology and Law: Research and Practice, 2nd Editionoffers the definitive perspective on the practical application of psychological research to the law. Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol emphasize throughout the text the various roles psychologists and other mental health professionals can play. Insight is offered into the application of psychology in criminal and non-criminal legal matters. Topics such as family law, mental health evaluations, police interrogation, jury selection and decision making, involuntary civil commitment, and various civil capacities are included. This comprehensive book examines complex material in detail and explains it in an easy-to-read way. The authors emphasize the major contributions psychological research has made to the law, and encourage critical analysis through examples of court cases, high-profile current events, and research.New to This EditionThe new edition has been significantly reorganized to more closely align with the progression through

Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, and 12 other brilliant scientists.Every great scientist started out as a kid. Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world's most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you.*Stephen Hawking hated school, and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer.*Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house.*And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope.Readers ages 8 to 12 years old will learn all the stories of a diverse and inclusive group—also including Temple Grandin, Nikola Tesla, Ada Lovelace, Benjamin Franklin, Isaac Newton, Rosalind Franklin, Sally Ride, Rachel Carson, George Washington Carver, and V

Climb up the beanstalk with Jack, march with the Duke of York and visit the bears with Goldilocks in Nursery Stories and Rhymes! With an approximate running time of 60 minutes, these popular tales an

Teaching Google Scholar in your library instructional sessions can increase students’ information and digital literacy skills. Students’ familiarity with Google Scholar’s interface works to the instru

本書以雕塑形式重新詮釋格林童話，呈現故事中隱藏的情感與象徵。結合藝術與文學觀點，帶領讀者以全新視角理解經典，是兼具美感與深度的藝術作品。Shaun Tan fans get to see his extraordinary talent applied to sculpture in this award-winning, lavishly presented collection of art based on fairy tales told by the Brothers Grimm.Artist Shaun Tan is world renowned for his singular vision and storytelling abilities. This art book showcases his sculptural talent, applied here to fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. Tan captures the essence of these tales as he brings traitorous brothers, lonely princesses, cunning foxes, honourable peasants and ruthless witches to life in surprising – and illuminating – ways. Introduced by author Neil Gaiman and fairy-tale scholar Jack Zipes, The Singing Bones is a feast for the eyes, a profound, powerful celebration of the world''s most beloved stories.

When faced with often overwhelming challenges, what woman with stepchildren is unfamiliar with that "stepmonster" feeling? Half of all women in the United States will live with or ma

This title prepares students for studies in IBMYP Chinese Language A, enabling a smooth transition to the IBDP. This effectively familiarizes students with the text types covered in the syllabuses. Ke

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

Presents a collection of short stories that focus on the trials and tribulations of a group of Northeasterners.

Formulate treatment plans with confidence when you consult Sleep Disorders in Neurology, a helpful overview of both common and rare neurological disorders that are frequently accompanied by significan

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

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Fast answers for busy readers responsible for ensuring great customer service. Delivering top-of-the-line customer service is Job #1 for most companies, an important factor in keeping profits high and customers coming back. Customer service problems can damage not just a company's reputation but its bottom line, so for busy managers -- and business owners with little time to search for solutions -- some fast help is needed. Award-Winning Customer Service offers scores of quick tips for readers looking to improve and then maintain their company's level of customer service. The book is chock full of practical advice on important topics such as: * planning and goal setting * effective communication * leadership * preparing for change * continual learning * coaching and development * effective feedback * motivational and problem-solving meetings * conflict resolution * follow-up and staying on top of the game * and more. Containing 101 effective tips in all, unique ""When this happens, try

卡內基以經典的智慧與真誠的洞察，教你擺脫焦慮與憂慮的束縛，重新找回平靜與力量。超過六百萬人因這本書而活得更快樂、更充實，如今，本書首度於四十年後更新，再次提醒我們：幸福其實從改變思考開始。在書中，你將學會：迅速找到可立即行動的解決方案減少對工作與金錢的擔憂睡得更好，每天都神清氣爽培養感恩與欣賞的心不再陷入他人批評的泥沼這本經久不衰的指南，能幫助你理清情緒，遠離焦慮，活出自在與豐盛的人生。With Dale Carnegie’s expert advice, you’ll learn the proven, time-tested principles to breaking free of worry and anxiety so that you can start living your best life today.Thanks to Dale Carnegie’s classic work of practical advice, more than six million people have already discovered happier, more fulfilling lives. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living has also never been more relevant—particularly since it has been updated for the first time in forty years.In this indispensable guide, you’ll discover how to:- Quickly pinpoint solutions to any problem that can be put into action right away- Worry less about business and finances- Sleep better and feel refreshed each day- Gain appreciation and gratitude- Stop getting stuck on criticismFascinating to read and easy to apply, this brilliant book cu

《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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is penetrating in all sciences as a multidisciplinary approach. However, adopting the theory of AI including computer vision and computer audition to urban intellectual sp

This volume contains the proceedings of the 2017 International Conference on Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition (IPCV'17).

This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 11th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, VISIGRAPP 2016, hel

Learning OpenCV 3.0 puts you in the middle of the expanding field of computer vision. Written by the creators of the free open source OpenCV library, this book introduces you to computer vision and d

Evolutionary computing offers some excellent paradigms for solving computer vision problems. The author is among the leading researchers in this field, and in this book he explains the explains the pr

Build a Better Vision Statement combines decades of scientific research on vision statements with practical advice from thirty leaders of well-known and award-winning companies. This book is a must-ha

Build a Better Vision Statement combines decades of scientific research on vision statements with practical advice from thirty leaders of well-known and award-winning companies. This book is a must-ha

This book presents a comprehensive treatise on Riemannian geometric computations and related statistical inferences in several computer vision problems. This edited volume includes chapter contributio

This book describes the fundamental building-block of many new computer vision systems: dense and robust correspondence estimation. Dense correspondence estimation techniques are now successfully bein

The five-volume set LNCS 9003--9007 constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 12th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, ACCV 2014, held in Singapore, Singapore, in Novembe

The four-volume set LNCS 8925, 8926, 8927, and 8928 comprises the refereed post-proceedings of the Workshops that took place in conjunction with the 13th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2

The first book of its kind devoted to this topic, this comprehensive text/reference presents state-of-the-art research and reviews current challenges in the application of computer vision to problems

This illuminating collection offers a fresh look at the very latest advances in the field of embedded computer vision. Emerging areas covered by this comprehensive text/reference include the embedded

Emerging Trends in Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Pattern Recognition discusses the latest in trends in imaging science which at its core consists of three intertwined computer science fields,

This book is focused on the recent advances in computer vision methodologies and technical solutions using conventional and intelligent paradigms. The Contributions include:· Morphological Image Anal

In its revised and updated new edition, this book introduces the foundations of three-dimensional computer vision and surveys recent innovations. Describes applications in industrial quality inspectio

Over the past five years robot vision has emerged as a subject area with its own identity. A text based on the proceedings of the Symposium on Computer Vision and Sensor-based Robots held at the Gener

PRACTICAL COMPUTER LITERACY provides clear, comprehensive instruction on the basics of computer literacy. This convenient, reader-friendly text integrates computer concepts, Microsoft Office 2013 appl