Practical Natural Language Processing

「許多偉大的書籍專門探討基礎的ML演算法，但這本書揭露真實系統的結構。對渴望實際建構和部署NLP的專業人士而言，本書具備無可估量的價值。」—Zachary LiptonCarnegie Mellon大學助理教授，Amazon AI科學家，《Dive into Deep Learning》作者很多著作和課程都使用簡單的案例和定義良好的資料組來處理自然語言處理(NLP)問題，但是，如果你想

Tackle a variety of tasks in natural language processing by learning how to use the R language and tidy data principles. This practical guide provides examples and resources to help you get up to spee

This book serves as a starting point for Semantic Web (SW) students and researchers interested in discovering what Natural Language Processing (NLP) has to offer. NLP can effectively help uncover the

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

This book introduces formal semantics techniques for a natural language processing audience. Methods discussed involve: (i) the denotational techniques used in model-theoretic semantics, which make it

The papers collected in this volume are selected as a sample of the progress in Natural Language Processing (NLP) performed within the Italian NLP community and especially attested by the PARLI projec

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Advances in Natural Language Processing, PolTAL 2014, Warsaw, Poland, in September 2014. The 27 revised full paper

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second CCF Conference on Natural Language Processing and Chinese Computing, NLPCC 2013, held in Chongqing, China, during November 2013. The 31 rev

This practical, hands-on book demonstrates how to create gorgeous and expressive imagery with the Processing programming language and environment. Processing is an accessible language even to non-pro

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Natural Language Processing, GoTAL 2008, Gothenburg, Sweden, August 2008.The 44 revised full papers presented toge

The book will appeal to scholars and advanced students of morphology, syntax, computational linguistics and natural language processing (NLP). It provides a critical and practical guide to computation

The book will appeal to scholars and advanced students of morphology, syntax, computational linguistics and natural language processing (NLP). It provides a critical and practical guide to computation

An introduction to corpus-based language research, covering the use of computers, obtaining corpus material, analytical tools, and applications of computerized natural language processing. Offers guid

Cognitive Models of Speech Processing presents extensive reviews of current thinking on psycholinguistic and computational topics in speech recognition and natural-language processing, along with a su

Take your self-study English language learning and confidence to the top level with the fourth practice book in the visual learning series English for Everyone.Practice Book: Level 4 Advanced will help you to solidify the skills you learn from the Course Book: Level 4 Advanced or from your other courses or studies. Strengthen your language for topics such as family life, business, and news and the media.Grab your pen and work your way through the exercises as you cover each topic. Activities include filling in the blanks, true or false decision-making, matching the pairs, and much more. Audio material is provided at every stage through the English For Everyone website and apps to provide vital experience of spoken English and make even tricky phrases easy to understand.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparation for major English-language exams including IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL. Whether you want to improve you

Take your self-study English language learning a step further with the third book in the easy-to-use, visual learning series.English for Everyone Level 3 Intermediate Course Book introduces topics such as telling a story, describing new experiences, relationships, and problem solving. The step-by-step teaching methods are clear and engaging, making the English language easy to learn by yourself. Key language skills, grammar rules, and vocabulary are explained alongside colorful illustrations to help you put new language into context. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises are set in bite-sized modules, allowing you to learn at your own pace.Free audio is available online to support your language learning, featuring native English speakers. The audio examples help you to build experience of spoken English and give you the chance to perfect your pronunciation.English for Everyone is aligned to the CEFR, the international standard for language learning, and ideal for preparat

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

An exciting new series of first phrase board books to encourage communication with your toddler – the perfect early learning tool for simple word combinations to help navigate first experiences!It’s time for dinner in All Gone!, so meet four new friends and their families as they enjoy a mealtime together. Read along with your toddler to encourage next steps in their language development by putting single words together to create everyday phrases.Prepare the food (“nearly ready!”), sit down to eat (“too hot!”), make a mess (“oh dear!”), then clean up at the end of the meal (“empty bowl!”).With text written in consultation with Priya Desai, a children’s speech and language therapist, Toddler Talk features familiar scenes of everyday life with lots of busy toddlers to look at (including a mirror on the final page so they can see themselves), these books are designed to be fun to read aloud, while supporting an important stage of language development.Have fun with this preschool board boo

An exciting new series of first phrase board books to encourage communication with your toddler – the perfect early learning tool for simple word combinations to help navigate first experiences!Take a trip to the park in Let’s Go!, and meet four new friends and their families as they explore their surroundings. Read along with your toddler to encourage next steps in their language development by putting single words together to create everyday phrases.Play in the playground (“again, again!”), say hello to dogs, ducks and squirrels (“woof, woof dog!”), then share a snack before heading home (“bye-bye park!”).With text written in consultation with Priya Desai, a children’s speech and language therapist, Toddler Talk features familiar scenes of everyday life with lots of busy toddlers to look at (including a mirror on the final page so they can see themselves), these books are designed to be fun to read aloud, while supporting an important stage of language development.Have fun with this

《語言小史》由國際知名語言學家大衛・克里斯多撰寫，以輕鬆易懂的筆調，帶領讀者從嬰兒發聲、語言起源到網路用語與表情符號，深入探索語言的演變與魅力。全書篇幅短小、主題豐富，適合語文教學延伸閱讀，也是對語言有興趣讀者的入門之選，啟發我們重新思考日常溝通的本質與價值。A lively journey through the story of language, from an infant's first word to the languages of the internetLanguage never leaves you alone. It’s there in your head, helping you think. It’s there to help you make relationships – and to break them. It’s there to remind you who you are and where you come from.From the first words of an infant to texting and emojis, languages are full of mysteries and quirks. In this entertaining book, renowned author David Crystal sheds light on the development of unique linguistic styles, the origins of obscure accents, and the search for the first written word.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds---------------------"Demotic, lively, rigorous but unabashedly unpedantic David Crystal remind[s] us that living languages know no boundaries, that they adapt themselves joyously to new conditions. Here he indulges

Explore and understand the natural and human wonders of our planet. Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency. In this earth book, you will find: -More than 3,000 photographs, artworks, and maps -A 40-page timeline of Earth's history includes human evolution and the story of human colonization of the planet -Sections that explore human impact features - on subjects from deforestation to population growth -An atlas section includes original maps centered on Earth's seven major tectonic plates Parts of the book lay out systematic and in-depth reference guides to core scientific information, such as more than

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story.Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, this modest-sized piece of land once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954! Over the generations, Ellis Island has taken on an almost mythic status as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom and refuge from persecution. But how did it all get started?Our past is only the beginning with History Comics, a riveting nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second!

This friendly, colorful guide will help middle schoolers ace English class with confidence and ease.With chapters on all the essential ELA topics—grammar, sentence structure, figurative language, textual analysis, writing essays, building arguments, and more—it covers every skill a middle schooler needs to read, write, and analyze their way through middle school English. Big Fat Notebooks break down the big topics into bite sized pieces with clear and accessible language, key vocabulary defined, annotated examples and excerpts from a diverse array of literature, and instructional diagrams and doodles.This second edition includes an all-new media literacy chapter covering everything from disinformation and bias to deep fakes and clickbait—giving middle schoolers essential guidance on how to navigate this oversaturated world of manipulative media.

21世紀大學英語口語初級教程(第2版)在第一版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“提高目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的五級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

21世紀大學英語口語中級教程(第2版)在第1版基礎上以二十大精神和新版《大學英語教學指南》提出的“發展目標”為指導，參照《中國英語能力等級量表》中“口頭表達能力”總表的六級標準，強化教材內容的鑄魂育人功能，全面提升學生的口語表達能力和跨文化交際能力。主要內容：Part One Preparation Activities 包括：Ⅰ . Culture Base； Ⅱ . Language Base。Part Two Speaking Activities 包括： Ⅰ . Dialogue； Ⅱ . Writing and Talking； Ⅲ . Practical Writing and Speaking。Part Three English in Practice 包括：Ⅰ . Idioms；Ⅱ . Video Clip；Ⅲ . Culture Talk。Part Four Additional Reading 包括：Ⅰ . Passage One； Ⅱ . Passage Two；Ⅲ . Passage Three。

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！ 您準備好參加自然奇觀的終極測驗了嗎？ 您是否想知道... 哪裡可以看到泥火山？為什麼有些湖泊的水是粉紅色的？哪裡可以找到漂浮的山脈？哪片沙漠有古代鯨魚化石？與 Quiz Champs 主持人 Wanda Waterfall 一起尋找這些有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，了解有趣的事實，並在過程中嘲笑一些愚蠢的笑話！ Quiz Champs 系列經過精心設計，為年輕學習者帶來有趣且有教育意義的學習體驗。已提供答案和其他資訊來幫助學習。 系列特色： 有趣的問答和笑話有趣、好玩的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在25頁的書中盡可能融入幽默 Great for classroom and home use! Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on natural wonders? Have you ever wanted to know ... where to see a mud volcano?why some lakes have pink water?where you can find floating mountains?which desert is home to ancient whale fossils?Join Quiz Champs host Wanda Waterfall as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way! The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.

非常適合課堂和家庭使用！ 您準備好參加自然奇觀的終極測驗了嗎？ 您是否想知道... 哪裡可以看到泥火山？為什麼有些湖泊的水是粉紅色的？哪裡可以找到漂浮的山脈？哪片沙漠有古代鯨魚化石？與 Quiz Champs 主持人 Wanda Waterfall 一起尋找這些有趣問題的答案。測試您對主題的掌握程度，了解有趣的事實，並在過程中嘲笑一些愚蠢的笑話！ Quiz Champs 系列經過精心設計，為年輕學習者帶來有趣且有教育意義的學習體驗。已提供答案和其他資訊來幫助學習。 系列特色： 有趣的問答和笑話有趣、好玩的外觀和感覺適合年輕讀者的簡單語言吉祥物隱藏在25頁的書中盡可能融入幽默 Great for classroom and home use! Are you ready to take the ultimate quiz on natural wonders? Have you ever wanted to know ... where to see a mud volcano?why some lakes have pink water?where you can find floating mountains?which desert is home to ancient whale fossils?Join Quiz Champs host Wanda Waterfall as you find answers to intriguing questions such as these. Test your mastery of the topic, learn fun facts and crack up at silly jokes along the way! The Quiz Champs series has been specially crafted to be a fun and educational learning experience for young learners. Answers and additional information have been provided to aid in learning.

An updated edition of this essential practical handbook for all those involved in, or studying, the dynamic field of curating. From pitching your ideas and writing loan requests to working with artists, lenders and art handlers, to writing interpretation material, installing and promoting your exhibition; The Curator's Handbook is the most clear and complete guide yet to the art and practice of curating. An introduction maps the history of curating from its origins in the 17th century to the multifarious roles of the curator today: tastemaker, custodian, interpreter, educator, facilitator, organizer.Adrian George then guides the reader, across thirteen chapters, through the process of curating an exhibition. Each step is described in valuable detail and clear, informative language by this experienced curator, whose text pinpoints the keys to success (as well as which pitfalls to avoid). With advice and tips from a renowned cast of international museum directors and curators – including

With an increasing concern of personal data privacy in Hong Kong and around the world, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), Hong Kong publishes this third edition of Personal Data (Privacy) Law in Hong Kong: A Practical Guide on Compliance to provide practical guidance on the law of privacy, and the ways to protect personal data in everyday life.This third edition will guide readers through the recent developments of personal data privacy in the local, regional and global contexts with updates on recent Administrative Appeals Board and Court decisions, and investigation reports and materials from the PCPD. In addition, some most-concerned issues are discussed, such as ethical development and use of AI, the collection and use of personal data by employers during COVID-19, data protection under work-from-home arrangements, data security measures for ICT systems, guidelines on doxxing offences and data breach handling. This book will certainly provide readers a

2023年以來， OpenAI相繼釋出了聊天機器人模型ChatGPT、 新一代多模態大模型GPT-4等產品， 以強大的能力俘獲了大量使用者， 顛覆了使用者對於AI的認知。 ▶什麼是ChatGPT？ ChatGPT是一個由OpenAI開發的聊天機器人模型，其透過NLP（Natural Language Processing，自然語言處理）技術實現與使用者智慧對話，開啟了全新AI（Artificial Intelligence，人工智慧）時代。ChatGPT的智慧程度引起了業界的廣泛關注，引發了使用者的熱議，使使用者對AI的未來有了更多的期待。 ▶技術底座：多技術融合助推ChatGPT發展走到11公尺的盡頭，蔡京的題ChatGPT並不是孤立存在的，其成功離不開眾多技術的支持。其背後的技術主要有生成式AI技術、自然語言處理技術、預訓練大模型技術和多模態技術。 ▶內容變革：ChatGPT開啟內容生產力革命 ChatGPT可以輔助使用者輸出多種內容，使內容生產變得更加簡單、高效。可以說，ChatGPT拓展了數位時代的創造力極限，開啟了內容生產力革命。 ▶ 商業展望：ChatGPT商業化之路雛形已現 AIGC技術在發展中完成了深厚的技術累積，這使得ChatGPT在B端與C端實現商業化的條件已經成熟。未來，以ChatGPT為代表的AIGC應用將會更好地服務B端與C端，提升其運作效率。 本書共12章，前5章從5個方面對ChatGPT進行了解讀，幫助使用者全面了解ChatGPT，對其形成完整的認知。第6～12章從傳媒、教育、娛樂、電商、金融、製造和醫療7個方面講解了ChatGPT的應用，展現了ChatGPT的商業價值。 本書特色：本書以ChatGPT為中心，對ChatGPT的相關知識進行詳細的講解。在講述ChatGPT理論知識的同時，還結合許多相關案例，內容詳實，引人深思。本書面向的讀者對象為對ChatGPT感興趣的人士、AI研究者、AIGC領域從業者、科技企業管理者等，能夠為讀者提供全新見解。

An empowering and practical guide to help children unplug from their phones, from esteemed psychologists Brad Marshall and Lindsay Hassock. Drawing on over twenty years of experience as psychologists, Brad Marshall and Lindsay Hassock share cutting-edge insights on how children can say 'no' to their phones. Kids will discover the effects that their phone has on their brain and body.They'll learn how to create a relationship with their phone on their terms. They'll even establish simple, healthy screen time habits that stick. This handbook for children ages 10+ features: -Ten practical steps to help children unplug from their phones -A toolkit at the end of each step providing accessible, practical techniques -Advice from trusted authors, psychologists who have spent two decades working with children and offer a warm and conversational voice -Calming full colour illustrations by Lauriane Bohemier -Further resources at the back of the book Practical, insightful and empowering, this is th

Understand the rules of English grammar with this fun, fully illustrated reference book for children aged 5–9 who are studying English as a foreign language.Make learning grammar fun with this clear, simple and visual guide for children learning English as a foreign language or English as a second language (ESL). Young learners of English will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic visual approach that sets English for Everyone Junior: English Grammar apart from other language materials for children. Attractive illustrations, clear layouts, and simple explanations present and explain the rules of the English language in a way that is easy for younger learners to understand and digest. The grammar covered in this reference book will help children to describe the world around them, talk about their likes and dislikes, ask questions, and form negative sentences. Grammar is first presented in a realistic scene, and then broken down into small chunks that are easy to unders

From BIG BANGS to tiny atoms SCIENCE tells us why things happen. Explore the whys, whats and hows of science and answer all the really BIG questions that curious kids are keen to ask. This playful rhyming book bubbles and bursts with all things scientific, from technology and space to experiments, inventions and the natural world.

Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco-friendly way for young children to connect creatively with nature.Featuring twenty-two easy craft projects using natural and recycled materials, The Big Book of Nature Art is a fun and eco way for young children to connect creatively with nature.From bestselling author Yuval Zommer, The Big Book of Nature Art is packed with twenty-two easy art activities inspired by nature. Each of the activities can be achieved in four simple steps using natural materials combined with recycled or found materials from around the home. Drawing on Zommer's years of experience running art workshops for children, The Big Book of Nature Art includes his tips for stress-free ways to get creative with kids.Each nature art activity requires no more than five minutes set-up and five minutes clean-up, making them easy to achieve and fun for everyone involved. The book also encourages childr

Earth's climate has changed a number of times in the past due to natural changes in the Earth's environment. But the change in climate occurring at the present time is not natural. It is a result of the actions of people and it is happening at a very fast rate.Climate Change looks at the causes and effects of climate change on human life, nature and the Earth's geography. It celebrates the youth climate change movement and highlights the small changes everyone can do, today, to help slow and halt the progression of climate change. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar SystemThe Stone AgeTrainsTreesWeather

Learn 100 essential first words with this pack of beautifully illustrated flashcards, perfect for children learning to read and speak Italian. Make learning a new language fun with this pack of 100 beautifully illustrated flash cards. Young learners of Italian will be captivated and engaged by the dynamic, visual approach that sets Italian for Everyone Junior apart from other language materials for children.Italian for Everyone Junior: Flash Cards have been designed for children who are starting to read and speak Italian. Each beautifully illustrated card features an image plus an essential first word, introducing nouns, verbs, and adjectives. On the reverse of the card, just the image is shown so children can test their knowledge.Interactive and engaging, these flash cards for kids include: - A beautifully illustrated pack of 105 flash cards for young children who are learning Italian either as a first or second language. - An essential first word and an illustration on each card, to

The learning goals that center on the thematic units are set in accordance with the language proficiency levels, established by the ACTFL˙To Comply with the pedagogical principle of backward design to establish the teaching/learning goals for the intermediate learner of Chinese˙Integrates into its thematic contents the ACTFL-defined, three mores of language uses as well the 5C concepts˙Assist the learner to achieve holistic progress and to cultivate specific linguistic abilities of Chinese˙The selecting of keywords/phrases in thetextbooks is greatly in line with vocabulary levels defined by the HSK and by the TOCFL. The regional difference in language uses between the two sides of theTaiwan Strait are also meticulously annotated in the textbooks In recent years, the background of learners has become diversified, and the number of self-study students of elementary Chinese is also increasing. On the pedagogical front, however, learning materials, found to be biased towards school l

This book brings a world of teeny creatures and tiny details vividly to life. Packed with exciting facts and amazing photographs, it includes practical, hands-on activities, for those with and without a microscope at home.

This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most absurd and flamboyant animals on the planet! The second title in the series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the weirdest creatures in the natural world. The antagonist voice (speaking though cheeky annotations) points out the apparent ridiculousness of each creature's features, while the narrator's voice describe the evolutionary reasons or advantages for each animal's extraordinary characteristics. With hilarious text throughout and bright, contemporary illustrations, this guide to ridiculous animals contains funny labelled diagrams and will help teach kids about evolution by studying some of its most wild products!Quirky Creatures is a series dedicated to seeking out the weird and wonderful denizens of the natural world and explaining why they are so strange, from the ridiculous to the truly terrifying.Also available in this series is The World's Most

英語自學系列English for Everyone推出全彩常用英語字典，收錄超過一萬的常見單字及片語，依照日常生活、工作及旅行等情境主題分類，佐以插圖及音檔，視覺、聽覺學習雙管齊下，輕鬆累績單字力。Learn more than 10,000 of the most useful words and phrases in English with this beautifully illustrated dictionary for English-language students. Building on the success of the English for Everyone program and DK's Bilingual Visual Dictionary series, English for Everyone: Illustrated English Dictionary uses crystal-clear illustrations to show the meaning of over 10,000 words of English vocabulary. The words are shown in a visual context in themed sections covering practical or everyday topics (such as shopping, food, or study), providing learners with all the vocabulary they need for work, travel, and leisure. Learning English vocabulary is even easier with this visually stunning dictionary.