SAP Java development guide

The practical, real-world guide to Java networking and distributed component development.-- In-depth coverage includes servlets, RMI, Java IDL, CORBA, JavaMail, and much more.-- Packed with examples -

💎 超有感的的寶藏開箱：物件活用：切石機一鍵加工，省時省料讓你變身道具大師！ 生存實戰：苦力怕閃爍想自爆？教你最狂疾走衝刺流打帶跑，不傷一兵一卒安全解決！ 建築工程：夢幻獨棟住宅地基到屋頂全圖解，連自動門、時尚凸窗都蓋得像建築大師！ 最新版速報：全新地底「硫磺洞窟」大解密，神奇白色立方怪竟然可以用鐵桶帶走！ 本書將一整座方塊大陸的求生秘密通通打包，是一本只要挖開、功力絕對大幅飆升的究極百寶箱！📘 書籍特色概論想要在《Minecraft》的世界裡從菜鳥一躍變身全能神人嗎？這本精心打造的年度頂級大作，就是為全機種玩家量身打造的究極攻略百寶箱！本書將一整座方塊大陸的求生秘密通通打包，從物件的極致活用、驚險的生存搏鬥，到鬼沸神功的建築工程，全部採用百分之百實機圖解！不論你玩的是電腦 Java 版還是攜帶方便的基岩版，只要翻開這個寶箱，你就能汲取最頂尖的麥塊養分，功力瞬間產生脫胎換骨的驚人成長！🛠️ 三大板塊＆最新版核心寶藏大公開！🎒 道具功能最大化：物件活用術之切石機大師想要在建築時大量運用浮雕石磚、半磚或階梯，卻被繁複的工作台配方搞到頭大嗎？本書教你徹底靈活活用「切石機」，只要放入特定石頭，就能一鍵選擇並加工成各種變種方塊。不僅操作更直覺、省去背配方的痛苦，部分方塊甚至比工作台合成更節省素材，是將物件價值發揮到極致的必備技巧！ ⚔️ 全機種弱肉強食：生存實戰之盾牌舉盾完美防禦夜晚來臨或深挖洞窟時，面對神出鬼沒的殭屍與骷髏，單靠近戰揮劍是不夠的。實戰篇教你如何以極少量的木材與鐵錠在初期就將「盾牌」做出來，並詳細拆解 Java 版與基岩版截然不同的舉盾操作手法。掌握盾牌正面 180 度的防禦範圍，即使面對強大的苦力怕自爆，也能將正面傷害直接化為 0！ 🏡 升級據點大作戰：建築工程之獨棟質感住宅全圖解別再屈就於陰暗、只能用來睡覺的洞窟據點了！建築工程篇帶你從 9x13 格的鵝卵石地基開始，一步步拉出原木柱子、搭建金字塔型牆面，再教你用反向階梯做出時尚凸窗，甚至加裝踏上去門就會自行開啟的壓力板自動門。從零開始蓋出一棟能讓心靈放鬆、生活品質大大升級的質感奢華家園。 🌋 最新版本追蹤：重大改版「小鬼當家」與「混沌立方」全新進化本書特地針對最新 26.1 與 26.2 版本進行了重寫編排！為你徹底解析所有生物的全新娃娃感幼年型態，以及能將動物維持在更可愛樣貌的「金蒲公英」。

★100道精心設計的麥塊謎題，從邏輯推理到生存知識，全方位鍛鍊讀者大腦！★結合遊戲冒險與多元學習，在擊敗強敵的過程中，成就最強勇者之路！本書是一本專為《Minecraft》玩家設計的解謎冒險書，內容同時適用於基岩版與Java版 。讀者在書中將化身為拯救世界的勇者，肩負起打倒終界龍與凋零怪的重要使命 。全書以四個核心任務（MISSION）為主軸 ：從最初的「建立據點」開始，逐步經歷「踏上冒險」、「勇闖地獄」，最終迎接「打倒終界龍」的終極對決 。書中收錄了100道難度各異的謎題，讓玩家在擬真的遊戲情境中，邊玩邊學，為決戰做好充分準備 。【特色深入分析】這本書不只是單純的猜謎，它將《Minecraft》的遊戲機制與多種智力開發題型深度結合：◎多元化題型設計： 包含邏輯推理（如觀察工作台合成規則推斷材料 ）、空間觀察（如從拼圖碎片還原房間 ）、數學與暗號（如九宮格填數與刪字暗號 ），以及考驗細心的連連看，連完後會出現殭屍或終界龍等怪物的身影 。◎生存知識融入： 謎題內容緊扣遊戲核心，例如利用「哺乳類動物」習性走出迷宮 、在沙漠中尋找水井補充水分避開中暑 ，或是利用鐵魔像守護村莊的策略布局 。◎攻略小知識補充： 每個單元都附有「攻略小知識」，提供豐富的遊戲資訊，如粉紅色綿羊的稀有機率 、避開終界使者視線的方法 等，讓這本書同時具備解謎樂趣與實用的遊戲指南功能。◎沉浸式冒險體驗： 書中設計了血量與裝備耐久度的機制，讀者在解謎過程中必須計算損耗，例如挖掘不同礦石會消耗不同點數的鎬子耐久度，極具策略性 。【家長推薦語】這本書是孩子將對《Minecraft》的熱愛轉化為基礎素養的優質橋樑。透過紙本閱讀與解謎，我們將遊戲中的邏輯思考、空間觀察與資源規劃，具象化為實體練習。這不僅能讓孩子在沒有螢幕的狀態下，依然能沉浸在喜愛的冒險世界中，更能訓練他們在面對複雜問題時的專注力與解決能力。這不只是一本遊戲周邊，更是一套能激發孩子主動思考、寓教於樂的腦力訓練手冊。

Dive into this hilarious history book and explore the wildest mishaps, miscalculations, and bloopers of the past.History isn't just about boring battles and dusty dates - it’s also full of chaotic catastrophes and massive mistakes! From Queen Victoria’s coronation confusion to the Titanic’s infamous iceberg encounter, this fun history guide reveals the most strange and surprising stories from the past.Perfect for gifts for kids who like history, this book brings the past to life with hilarious illustrations by Simon Abbott. Kids aged 7-10 will love uncovering weird but true tales of ridiculous rulers, engineering emergencies, and sporting slip-ups in a guide that proves even the biggest blunders can make for great stories.Embark on an educational adventure through time with:*Humorous history: Discover comical errors, from trains built too wide for their tracks to royal wedding rings stuck on the wrong fingers.*Vibrant visuals: Every page is packed with bold, colourful illustrations and

Uncover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! host and champion and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings! Travel back in time with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! Did you know that the Egyptians invented toothpaste? Or that the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the tallest building on Earth for almost 3,800 years? Discover fascinating facts about Egypt's amazing monuments, powerful pharaohs, and more in this Junior Genius Guide filled with neat illustrations, cool trivia, and fun activities.

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

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you help Little Bo Peep find her lost sheep with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

A quackingly new novelty book with lots of fun animals and sliders to push, pull and jiggle.With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move as they trot like a horse, roll like a pig, peck like a hen and quack like a duck.Look out for Stomp Like an Elephant too!

A buzzing new novelty book with lots of fun animals and sliders to push, pull and jiggle.With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move as they spin like a spider, hide like a snail, crawl like a caterpillar and buzz like a bee.Look out for Waddle Like a Duck too!

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature. Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

本書系“決戰時刻”系列第二冊，從日本偷襲珍珠港致美國參戰，美日連續經歷了威克島戰役、馬來半島和新加戰役、爪哇海戰、馬紹爾群島戰役等戰鬥，至珊瑚海海戰和中途島海戰，美軍一舉扭轉局勢，改變了太平洋戰爭的命運。全書通過珊瑚海海戰、中途島海戰等關鍵戰役的對比分析，梳理美日雙方在指揮體系、情報偵察及裝備實力等軍事要素的差異，探討日本由戰略主動轉為潰敗的內在邏輯。

本書精選IOI、NOIP、USACO、CCC、CCO、ICPC、DWITE等競賽中28個富有趣味與挑戰性的算法競賽題，採用“問題描述 – 輸入 – 輸出 – 解決方案”的結構，引導讀者在實戰中培養算法思維，牢固掌握數據結構與算法的核心知識。全書共分10章，涵蓋哈希表、樹與遞歸、記憶化與動態規劃、圖與廣度優先搜索、加權圖中的最短路徑、二分搜索、堆與線段樹、並查集以及隨機化算法等主題。所有示例均用C語言實現，但無論你使用C++、Java還是Python，都能輕鬆理解並遷移所學思想與方法。

Blast off into outer space with this interactive trivia book fromJeopardy!host andchampion andNew York Timesbestselling author Ken Jennings—featuring updated facts!Take one giant leap into space with Ken Jennings to become a Junior Genius! In this book about outer space, you’ll discover Mars’s massive volcanoes, witness the birth of stars like our sun, explore black holes, and more! With stellar illustrations, cosmic facts, and out-of-this-world activities, this Junior Genius Guide will have you reaching for the stars!

TDD 不是沒用，是你沒有好好使用 系統越來越大時，可以幫助你將系統維持在一定的整潔度 重點思維 ✔ 不只是要保護功能，更要能夠促進理解 ✔ 在完成功能的同時，也要維持系統品質 ✔ 不需總是預留彈性，但能隨時創造彈性 ✔ 以模式為思考中心，看似不變實則萬變 ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ 你很忙，我知道。 從前你說：「寫程式都沒時間了，哪來時間寫測試？」 現在程式都是 AI 在寫，總該有時間寫測試了吧？ 你又改說：「AI 寫得這麼快，測試也叫 AI 寫就好呀！」 結果呢？測試一大堆，都測不到真正的問題。改一行壞三個功能、半夜被 Call、看不懂 AI 寫什麼， 省下來的時間都拿去幫 AI Debug 了。 越困難的事，越要簡單做 業務邏輯已經夠複雜了，還要兼顧正確性、可維護性、可擴充性、可讀性？ TDD 的長處，正是「面對困難的開發挑戰，用最小、最簡單的步驟前進」。 開發不再是一次解決大問題，而是透過讓一連串簡單的小成功，堆疊出可靠的系統。 不要宗教口號，而要實戰案例 TDD 不是要你寫更多功能，而是用更安全穩定的方式做你原本就在做的事。 TDD 不是口號，也不是宗教，而是一種讓你吃得下飯、睡得著覺，還有餘裕思考的開發節奏。 在本書中，我們要學習的是： 🎯 如何用測試保護自己、不是折磨自己 🎯 用 TDD 找出真正該改的地方，而不是亂 Refactor 🎯 讓團隊從「怕改」變成「敢改」；把「改壞東西」變成「放心重構」 本書程式碼：https://github.com/bearhsu2/ithelp2023 教學影片：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mhf8vRGqSM&list=PLvBh-90IwbPJH33DpWvaIxz-Ud_9j9doU 作者繼2022年出版關於測試與程式架構的《你就是不寫測試才會沒時間：Kuma的單元測試實戰—Java篇》後，再推出《你就是不寫測試才會沒時間：Kuma的TDD實戰—TypeScript篇》，書中從0開始設計並實作一個Slot遊戲，並用TDD的方式實作，來傳達給讀者「TDD可以Work」這個重要訊息，幫助那些為「沒時間」所苦的開發者解決痛點，在開發的路上走得更輕鬆順利！

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

｜上食市ê小說．全新改版｜收錄〈無影無跡〉、〈心結〉、〈豬跤khoo〉、〈爸囝〉四篇小說。內面ê台語lóng iáu保持1980年以前ê聲嗽、風味、khuì口，台灣人iáu-koh用lán家己ê話語tī-leh生活、思考ê年代。Tsiânn有聲情用「章回小說」手法，寫出一樣米飼百樣人ê台灣社會。描述炭礦產業ê文化，mā真實kā現實生活中ê家庭、男女關係、官僚官樣ê面體呈現--出-來。〈無影無跡〉，佈局分兩條線，頭前講挖塗炭kah kong-ke鬥空仔lián錢，請lim花酒，tī基隆ê地下酒家，請su-tó-lip-puh。第二條線講兩對翁某ê不倫，結局suah對換某，阿文知影in某偷咬雞hit段描寫，刺心入骨。〈爸囝〉khah無情色書寫，m̄-koh mā是真「社會性」，〈心結〉寫伊熟sāi ê學校場景，真深入拆白學校教職員ê sua-sap，做老師--ê mā ē偷咬雞，〈豬跤khoo〉，寫田僑仔富戶ê偷財、偷色、偷食、無啥社會責任kah道德觀，讀了體會真深。邀請逐家lóng來體會台灣小人物ê世情。本冊特色：1.重新修訂、校正。2.初版用白話字（Pe̍h-ōe-jī）kah漢字sio-lām落去併寫，tsit改是台羅kah漢字lām寫。3.Kā無必要ê註解lóng刣掉，版面清心。

Celebrate fifteen years of Friendship Is Magic with this important tome from the world of Equestria!Inside this book, everypony will find everything they need to know about the hit TV show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Character bios, an episode guide, and a map of Equestria are just the beginning of this gorgeous full-color book. Don't miss the complete lyrics to all the songs, a collection of letters to Princess Celestia, and much, much more!

Discover incredible facts and unbelievable real-life stories about our mysterious feline friends in this illustrated guide to cats. From being worshipped by the ancient Egyptians to becoming beloved household pets around the world, cats have long occupied a special place in our hearts. In A World of Cats, you can find out everything you ever wanted to know about these fascinating animals: Learn how to better understand your cat, with a guide to cat body language and what it means Discover ancient cat ancestors from millions of years ago, and famous cats from history Find out what cats really think about us, and how clever they actually are This is the ideal book for all cat lovers who want to learn all about their favourite animal.

Get ready for bed in this big board format with three games to play on every page!Pip and Posy are going to bed. They need to have a snack, brush their teeth and have a wash before it's time to read a bedtime story. This chunky board book is the perfect way to make the bedtime routine fun, with 36 sliders and three games to play but none of the mess of a card game!Designed to aid a chil'd's memory and language development, with simple labels to build vocabulary and lots of things to spot.Other titles to collect: The Super Seasons

成就科技世界的人事物趣味導覽 「很少有科技類書籍會被形容為『令人愛不釋手』的，但Kim Crawley的《駭客文化深度解密》絕對值得這個讚譽，當之無愧！對於阿宅和『資深』創客來說，書上各個角落都能發現令人會心一笑的情懷，還有許多新潮或常被忽略的細節。我們的科技歷史中擁有如此豐富與多樣的人物、角色與小東西，在Crawley敏銳的洞察力之下，它們全都躍然紙上、栩栩如生。衷心期盼第二輯問世。」 -Marc Loy，《Java學習手冊》作者 駭客文化或許深奧，但這本妙趣橫生的解密之書可以帶你一腳踏入這個世界，然後難以自拔。資深網路安全研究人員暨作家Kim Crawley撰寫的這本有趣的指南，為你介紹駭客編年史上的關鍵人物與公司、基本概念，以及代表性電影、遊戲與雜誌。從氣隙實體隔離網路，到竊聽僵屍惡意軟體，掌握這些術語，是深入理解駭客文化與歷史的關鍵。 若你的駭客之旅正要啟程，可在這本書裡得到許多豐富的學習指引與文化典故。經驗老道的駭客則能在這裡發現那些與大家熟悉的文化元素相關的深度歷史，還有諷刺、幽默又令人驚奇的事實。 *理解駭客文化與網路安全的關係 *瞭解駭客信仰背後的想法，像是「知識應該免費」 *探索駭客文化的核心主題與出版品，包括《2600 Magazine》 *欣賞網路安全的發展歷史 *學習駭客文化史的關鍵要素 *釐清駭客與網路罪犯的本質差異

A children’s guide to the science and history of telling the time and clockmaking in a fun and interactive way.This interactive book will help children aged 7-9 understand how clocks work and learn how to tell the time on various devices.Time is central to our experience as humans, and it’s important for children to know not just how to tell the time, but also how to make the most of it. About Time uses fun and unique elements to teach children about the topic of time and introduce concepts like time zones and time management.This time book for children offers:*Content written by experts in the field, a scientist and a Horologist (the study of time).*A unique book on an underrepresented topic, looking at how humans learned to measure time, how it shapes our lives and the amazing science behind time.*Interactive and practical activities for children to get involved with and learn about the subject.This book combines the expertise of an award-winning watchmaker and a physics teacher to e

史上最強Python入門邁向頂尖高手王者歸來第4版(全彩印刷)【內容簡介】◎◎◎王者歸來，Python學習的最強選擇！◎◎◎☆你想學好Python，卻常常卡關、買了很多書還是不懂專家寫的程式嗎？★你需要的不只是一本入門書，更是一位能帶你邁向頂尖高手之路的導師！◎◎◎榮登各大排行榜冠軍，銷量與好評雙冠。◎◎◎全新第4版，不只收錄最新Python語法 match-case、完整導入AI戰友「VS Code x GitHub Copilot」、獨家「圖像/影音/AI」應用，並大幅修訂超過120處細節，讓內容更精緻、更專業。相較於第3版，第4版主要是更新語法與模組、同時使用更細緻的實例，增加下列知識：☆Python新語法match-case★程式設計師的AI戰友 – VS Code x GitHub Copilot☆設計mp4影片檔案★裝飾器(decorator)全新詮釋☆其他修訂小細節超過120處◎◎◎本書特色亮點◎◎◎☆最完整語法解說：從基礎到進階，超過1300個實例、530個模組，280個實作題，全方位練功不設限。★強大職場應用力：涵蓋AI、資料科學、網路爬蟲、圖表、影像、多媒體、自動化，打造你的職場競爭力。☆最新AI程式設計趨勢：獨家解析 VS Code x GitHub Copilot 實戰，從傳統語法一路接軌未來AI開發。★生活化、趣味、實用案例：無論科學運算、機器學習、資料處理還是網路自動化，每章都有貼近真實職場與生活的範例。☆強大學習資源：完整範例、電子習題書、題解下載，學習路上不孤單。◎◎◎為什麼你需要這本書？◎◎◎☆市面上許多書語法不全、範例少、沒解說精神，讓你無法「舉一反三」！★本書跳脫 C、Java 思維，完整解密 Python 的語法靈魂，融合矽谷工程師設計邏輯，助你一次學到精通。◎◎◎買這本書，就是站上 Python 學習的頂峰！◎◎◎不管你是初學者、工程師、學生、AI 夢想家，本書都能帶你突破每個瓶頸，讓你能看懂網路專家程式，自己也能寫出高品質的 Python 專案！☆立即入手《Python最強入門邁向頂尖高手 王者歸來（第4版）》。★開啟屬於你的頂尖程式之路！◎◎◎本書內容重要特色◎◎◎除了說明「VS Code x GitHub Copilot」銜接職場應用外，同時完整說明語法未來潛在應用：☆基礎語法應用：科學計算與模擬、機器學習與人工智慧、

Join in this popular nursery rhyme as you slide and play with this interactive board book!Sing along with your baby as you do the actions to Pat-a-Cake with this sturdy book that encourages language development. Use the Stories Aloud QR code to listen to the song and join in the words as you pull the sliders and spin the wheel. The perfect first introduction to this classic nursery rhyme. Other titles in the series: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, Five Little Speckled Frog, Polly Put the Kettle On, Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, plus many more.

A stompingly good novelty book with hilarious animals and fun sliders!With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the jungle fun.A fun way to develop a child's physical development and encourage them to explore the way their bodies move.Look out forAnimal Actions: Snap Like a Crabtoo!

https://youtu.be/ATMznfbmwD0Python最強入門ChatGPT助攻AI數據科學王者歸來(全彩印刷)【內容簡介】★★★★★【內容最多、範圍最廣】【40個主題】★★★★★★★★★★【程式實例最多】【超過1300個Python實例】★★★★★★★★★★【AI數據科學專題實戰】★★★★★★★★★★【420個是非題、選擇題】【約300個習題實作題】★★★★★Python語言是基礎科學課程，撰寫這本書時採用下列原則。1：最新Python語法 x 強調Python語法內涵與精神。2：精彩 x 創意程式實例解說。3：數學 x 統計 x 數據科學與人工智慧知識融入內容。4：ChatGPT助攻。5：章節習題引導讀者複習與自我練習。6：機器學習 - 真實數據 – 專題實戰 。這本書可以說是「Python最強入門邁向數據科學之路第4版」的新版內容，相較於該版，這本更新許多Python語法和模組，整個修訂細節超過300處。由於內容更偏重於AI與數據科學的應用，因此也更新微調書籍名稱。多次與教育界的朋友相聚，談到電腦語言的發展趨勢，大家一致公認Python已經是當今最重要的電腦語言了，幾乎所有知名公司，例如：Google、Facebook、…等皆已經將此語言列為必備電腦語言。了解許多人想學Python，市面上的書也不少了，但是許多人買了許多書，但是學習Python路上仍感障礙重重，原因是沒有選到好的書籍，市面上許多書籍的缺點是：◎Python語法講解不完整◎用C、C++、Java觀念撰寫實例◎Python語法的精神與內涵未做說明◎Python進階語法未做解說◎基礎實例太少，沒經驗的讀者無法舉一反三◎模組介紹不足，應用範圍有限許多讀者因此買了一些書，讀完了，好像學會了，但到了網路看專家撰寫的程式往往看不懂。就這樣我決定撰寫一本用豐富、實用、有趣實例完整且深入講解Python語法的入門書籍。其實這本書也是目前市面上講解Python書籍中語法最完整，當讀者學會Python後，本書將逐步帶領讀者邁向數據科學、機器學習之路。Python以簡潔著名，語法非常活，同時擁有非常多豐富、實用的模組，本書筆者嘗試將Python語法的各種用法用實例解說，同時穿插使用各種模組，以協助讀者未來可以更靈活使用Python，以奠定讀者邁向更高深學習的紮實基礎。本書以約1000個程式實例和約300

外星狗能拯救地球嗎？當沉默寡言的男孩普雷茲遇見自稱「史普尼克」的吵鬧小狗時，一場離奇冒險就此展開。原來地球即將被摧毀，除非普雷茲能列出十件讓這個星球值得保留的事物。這是一部結合幽默與情感的成長故事，讓人重新發現生活中平凡而珍貴的美好。由英國桂冠兒童作家法蘭克・科崔爾-博伊斯創作，輕鬆中帶著溫暖。Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The CreakersCan a dog from outer space save the world?When Prez meets Sputnik – a small, loud alien – he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's – will it be enough to save the planet?'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent

誰說小孩不如大人聰明？這本書教你101種方法反擊──從忍住放屁時不笑、發明超好玩的遊戲，到識破大人說謊的暗號。幽默又機智，讓你在歡笑中偷偷學會觀察、思考與創造，是每位想挑戰世界的小孩必備的生存秘笈！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this hilarious guide to growing up is perfect for any child who wants to have fun, be challenged and outsmart a grown-up! Ever wondered how to not laugh when someone farts, how to invent an epic game or even how to decode grown-up lies? Or are you just fed up with grown-ups thinking they know more than you? Then this is the book for you! This funny and accessible guide has 101 creative and funny ways to outsmart adults! A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this fact-packed non-fiction book is perfect for fans of Adam Kay, Matt Lucas and the Tom Gates series.

From the creator of @lousydrawingsforgoodpeoplecomes an introvert's guide to getting through a people-packed day mentally intact, or as mentally intact as possible.Does the outside world seem overly scary? Do social situations make you want to run for the hills? Is solitaire the only game you ever play?Ainsley Drew is one of you, which is why she created this ode to the enjoyment of your own company.Perfect for introverts and those who love them,How to Meet No Oneis the ultimate survival guideto everyday interactions,with tips that include how to:sidestep small talkflake on family gatheringscircumvent creepsshut down a chatty commuteavoid bringing a vibe to the functionAinsley knows that it's hard tostep out of your comfort zone. With her hard-won advice inHow to Meet No One, you might not ever have to.

台灣推理小説的發展，具有與台灣文學史相同共存的現代性特質。台灣的推理小説，從日治時期開始至今，不論是理論或創作，都深受日本的影響，尤其是關於「本格」的探索。關於台灣推理小説的發展和流派，陳國偉教授屢有論述。為這一專輯而寫的導言，簡要概述之外，推陳出新，提出台灣推理小説作爲「文學現代性的起點」的新觀點，將上世紀六〇年代台灣現代主義風潮，提前到日治時期引進偵探小説的19世紀後半，當台灣第一部偵探小説於1898年1月7日首次出現之時。The development of Taiwan’s mystery novels shares modernist characteristics and co-exists with the mainstream history of Tai-wan literature. Taiwan’s mystery novels, from the Japanese colonial period to the present, have been deeply influenced by Japan, both in theory and creation, especially in the exploration of so-called “original style.” Professor Kuo-wei Chen has discussed the development and genre of mystery novels in Taiwan in different fora. The introduction written for this issue, in addition to including a brief overview, breaks new ground and puts forward a new perspective on Taiwanese mystery novels as “the starting point of literary modernity.” He argues that the origins of Taiwanese modernism should be found not in the 1960s but with the introduction of detect

Learn about the amazing trees all around us with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for budding nature lovers, it covers over 100 different trees that can be spotted everywhere from town parks to wild mountainsides. Use the beautifully detailed illustrations of bark, leaves, flowers and fruit to help you identify the trees you see.

小小的改變，也能讓世界更美好。《Small Steps, Big Change》以簡單語言與俏皮插畫，引導孩子從日常生活出發：用舊襪子做偶、節水、關心海洋……這些看似微不足道的行動，其實正是永續未來的起點。靈感來自聯合國永續發展目標，是一本適合親子共讀、幫助孩子理解環境與社會責任的指南。A book on sustainable living, inspired by The Sustainable Development Goals (formulated by the United Nations). Small Steps, Big Change explores small, everyday goals kids can aim for to engender positive change in our world. With a simple, upbeat language that children will understand, and illustrated in a bold and quirky style by James Jones (One More Try, The Perfect Fit), this is the ideal guide to inspire children to help build a better tomorrow.From making puppets out of old socks, to spreading kindness and protecting our oceans, kids will love getting involved in all the ways we can make a difference to the world. Just like other books about climate change and environmentalism for kids such as Thank You, Earth by April Pulley Sayre, What a Waste by Jess French and Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts and Hannah Peck, Small Steps,

Learn to read and write first words with these wipe-clean flash cards and pen.Creative play is an important part of a child's development, so give them a head start with the help ofArty Mouseand his colourful friends.Includes40 double-sided wipe-clean flash cardsand a wipe-clean pen with sponge eraserBuilds reading, writing and drawingconfidenceDevelopshand-eye coordinationandfine motor skillsEncourages parent-childsharingSupportsUK National CurriculumPraise for Arty Mouse Series:'Top 15 activity books for kids'-The IndependentWinner atRight Start Toy Awards,2017

When Scout is stranded on her sailboat, she'll have to use everything she knows about how to survive at sea in the riveting third installment to the Survival Scout graphic novel series. Scout has found herself in another sticky situation: this time she's LOST AT SEA! Luckily, she knows just what to do to make sure she and Skunk make it back to shore in one piece. Here's some of the fun stuff you can learn in this interactive, informative survival guide: 1.) Signal for help: Don't just flap your arms in the air, call for aid with a flair or radio. 2.) Take care of physical needs: Your boat can provide you shelter, and it should be stocked with emergency food and water--ration them. You may be adrift for days! 3.) Learn how wind and boats work: Did you know that a sailboat can sail directly against the wind? It's all about the angles! Learn all this, and more, in this fun and practical graphic novel guide to surviving at sea.

Open this scrapbook to learn how fossils are as precious as gold - because of what they tell us about the past. Uncovering key dinosaur, plant and human fossils, with embossed fossils to touch on every spread, this interactive book is a keepsake for the whole family to treasure. Take a journey through time and discover:- A fish that could walk on land, the Tiktaalik Roseae- The lizard king, T.Rex- Our human ancestor, LucyAnd so much more!A new novelty series with 'real' embossed fossils to touch and discover throughout, expertly written by fossilologist Amy Atwater, the Director of Development and Membership at Dinosaur Ridge.

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

★ 專為兒童設計的詞素學入門書，建立語言理解基礎★ 視覺化學習架構，輕鬆掌握字首、字尾與字根★ 強化閱讀、拼字與字彙力，全面提升英語能力★ 結合最新閱讀科學理念，學習更有效率本書帶領孩子走進「單字的內部世界」，從最基本的詞素（morphemes）出發，認識字首（prefix）、字尾（suffix）與字根（root word），理解單字是如何被建構與延伸。不同於傳統死記硬背，本書透過大量圖像與結構化整理，幫助讀者建立「看懂單字」的能力，進而提升閱讀理解與拼字表現。書中收錄超過100個常見詞素，搭配實例與延伸字彙，讓孩子在學習過程中自然擴充字庫。同時，本書呼應當前「閱讀科學」（Science of Reading）的核心觀念，強調詞素覺識（morphological awareness）在閱讀發展中的重要性，幫助孩子建立穩固的語言基礎。適合英語學習初期的孩子，或是希望強化閱讀能力的學生。Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:*A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.*A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understa

Trace the trails for search and find finger fun!Discover finger-tracing fun as you trace the trails and follow the shark through the busy under-the-sea pictures. There are peekaboo windows to peep through, and lots of splashing, snapping and swimming sea creatures to spot, too!Bright illustrations feature lots of detail to spot and words to say out loud, andaid development of first wordsand early reading.Perfect forsensory funandinteractive play.Helps to develop bothmotor and literacy skills.

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost?Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have.More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

In Christianity and Education in Modern China, Wong Man Kong, George Kam Wah Mak, and other contributors demonstrate how Christianity served as a driving force in the development of modern education in China. Each of the chapters offers new insights into Christian involvement in different issues concerning education in modern China. The contributors examine how Christian missionaries and Chinese Christian educators interacted with China’s social, cultural, and political contexts. Also explored are the Christian legacies of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as how the spirit of Christian higher education in modern China has been carried on in Asia. This volume suggests that Western missionary and Chinese Christian perspectives of higher education were complementary with each other in modern China.