Software Development Using Scrum

eXtreme Programming is an ideal many software shops would love to reach, but with the constant pressures to produce software quickly, they cannot actually implement it. The Agile software process allo

Written by four experienced Nokia Telecommunications software developers, this is a practical book about object-based and component-based software development. The book concentrates on the most important issues in real-life software development, such as the development process itself, software architecture, the development of user interfaces, data management, and the development of large commercial software products. The book exemplifies the presented practices by using the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

Over the last several decades, improvements in software development tools and methods have allowed geographically and culturally diverse groups to come together in global software development teams. T

With the increasing application of software in systems, especially safety- or even life-critical systems, it is no longer sufficient for the software developer to rely solely on testing the code produced. Testing must begin with the specification of requirements, continue on the design and finally on the implemented system. This book gives guidance on how testing can be carried out at each of the stages of software development. It does this by looking at the development process from four viewpoints: that of the intended user of the system, of its designers, of its programmers, and of the manager responsible for development. The product of each stage of development is individually examined to see how it can be checked for correctness and consistency with earlier specifications. References are given to techniques available to the software developer and there are many helpful checklists. The contributors are all members of the British Computer Society's Working Group on Testing, and betwe

Touch the soft patches to hear hilarious animal sounds in this irresistible book.You'd better not tickle the donkey.... because it might just go hee-haw if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a toe-tapping musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montreal turns to a grouchy but charming wizard to help save the shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. Agnes Aubert leads a meticulously organized life--and she likes it that way. As the proudly type-A manager of a much-needed cat rescue charity, she has devoted her life to finding forever homes for lost cats. But after she is forced to move the cat shelter, Agnes learns that her new landlord is using her charity as a front--for an internationally renowned and thoroughly disreputable magic shop. Owned by the disorganized--not to mention self-absorbed, irritating, but also decidedly handsome--Havelock Renard, magician and failed Dark Lord, the shop draws magical clientele from around the world, partly due to the quality of Havelock's illicit goods as well as their curiosity about his shadowy past and rumors of his incredible powers. Agnes's charity offers the perfect cover fo

★ 紐約時報暢銷童書作家Todd Parr全新自然拼讀系列★ 12本16頁拼讀小書＋進度表＋貼紙讓孩子第一次「自己讀完一本書」，從這套開始。由暢銷童書作家 Todd Parr 與閱讀專家 M. Colleen Cruz 聯手打造，本套書專為K–1學童與英語初學者設計。12本色彩鮮明、主題有趣的16頁小書，循序學習短母音（a, e, i, o, u）VC與CVC拼讀結構。每冊清楚標示拼讀重點與高頻字詞，並附閱讀理解問題、動物小知識、SEL情緒引導與延伸活動建議，讓孩子在「讀得出來」的同時，也能理解與思考。採用閱讀友善字體，搭配進度紀錄表與貼紙獎勵機制，無論居家陪讀或課堂補充，都能有效建立拼讀基礎與閱讀信心。作者介紹　https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh9iXfFEW0cHelp your child learn to read with beloved and bestselling author Todd Parr! Todd Parr Phonics is developed with literacy expert M. Collen Cruz, and Set One includes twelve sixteen-page books, a progress chart, sticker sheet and more. This set of twelve colorful and fun decodable sixteen-page texts by New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr is ideal for K-1, but also an excellent choice to share with any new reader. Designed using a dyslexic-friendly font, and accompanied by a progress chart, sticker sheet, and an instructional letter to facilitators, this set is perfect for families practicing phonics skills at home and for educators

臨床療效是醫學的生命。離開臨床無醫學。了解醫學之演變與應用，對於臨床診療的實際，將有更深入的理解。 本書《臨床與基礎醫學交會之今昔》，由陳麒方、皮國立兩位教授學者主編，共收錄8篇文章以及1篇中醫臨床醫學雜誌論文總清單。文章作者群涵蓋醫藥衛生領域16位專家學者，文章主題包含：中醫癌症診治分析、婦幼醫學孕產用藥與轉骨探討、台灣系統化醫療肇始（日本時代的醫生免許規則等）、傳統醫藥領域的新技術肌筋膜脈學治療及其醫案、醫學書翻譯的研討等。另有目前發行時間最長的台灣中醫藥期刊《中臨醫誌》論文總清單920篇完整書目。本書對臨床醫學以及基礎醫學從治療、藥品、醫學演變、技術、文化發展等面向，都有論述，是一部相當有意義的中醫學術書。 This book ""On the Interaction of Clinical and Basic Medicine"" is edited by two scholars, Prof./Dr. CHEN Chi-Fang and Prof. PI Kuo-Li. It contains a total of 8 articles and a comprehensive list of articles in Taiwan Journal of Clinical Chinese Medicine (TJCCM). Group of the article covers 16 experts and scholars in the field of health from whole Taiwan. The topics of the article including: Exploring the Relationship between Dysfunction of the Four Major Functions of the Human Body from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Occurrence of Cancer, Research on the Safety of CM usage during Pregnancy, Development of CM Bone-Strengthening Formulae, Japanese-Ruled

業界專家聯合好評推薦 陳宗賢教授_聯聖集團創辦人 李境展_先生新加坡商鈦坦科技總經理 楊立偉博士_意藍資訊創辦人暨總經理 黃國瑜_科科電速股份有限公司（KKTV）總經理 全面引爆團隊潛能 簡單易懂的目標設定與管理指南 在團隊開發中，目標設定非常重要，因為它能提升成員的積極性，並讓大家朝著同一個方向前進。然而，由於開發過程中情況不斷變化，團隊很容易迷失最初的目標或逐漸偏離，這種情況並不少見。 本書作者長期在團隊中實踐目標設定、持續面對挑戰並追求成果，書中內容以生動的漫畫勾勒開發現場的場景，根據團隊在開發過程中的變化，清楚說明「設定目標、面對目標、達成目標」的過程中該做什麼、該思考什麼，並分成不同STEP逐步講解，讓讀者易於理解適合當下情況的實踐方法。 如果您正面臨以下困擾： ● 組織目標與團隊目標無法平衡 ● 不知道如何提升團隊積極性 ● 不確定能否維護心理安全感 本書作為目標設定與管理的實踐指南，必定能為您提供幫助。 透過本書，您能更清晰地掌握目標設定的細節，並具備實現更好團隊運作所需的知識。 ----------------------------------------- ・如何避免成為實現目標的機器（芹澤雅人） ・讓我們把目標記錄下來，而不是放在記憶中（市谷壯弘） ・自己的成長和來自組織的評價有重疊，但又是不同的東西（小笠原真也） ・策略是現在應該做的三個優先事項的清單（松本佑樹） ・你有自己的目標嗎？（Tsuyoshi Arai） ・如何在Scrum團隊中進行評估（川口康信） ・什麼時候應該設定並確認目標？（森和樹） ・設定令人興奮的目標有何意義？（湯前慶男）

在手機和社群媒體充斥的年代，孩子要怎麼過得開心、自由、又不被螢幕綁架？《The Amazing Generation》用充滿漫畫、活動、小測驗與真實故事的方式，直接對青少年說話：告訴他們為什麼「科技公司想抓住你的注意力」、過度滑手機會對情緒與人際關係造成什麼影響，更重要的是，教他們如何找回專注力、交到真正的朋友、發展自己的興趣與勇氣。這不是一本恐嚇孩子的書，而是一份樂觀又實用的行動手冊，幫助新世代在高科技世界裡，活出快樂、有意義又有主導權的人生。Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, this new book for tweens is a handbook for living a happy and exciting life that isn't hijacked by a smartphone. A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearJonathan Haidt's blockbuster book, The Anxious Generation, has sparked a global conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people's development, and has inspired millions of parents, teachers, and leaders to take action. Now, Haidt and Catherine Price, author of the bestselling How to Break Up with Your Phone, have teamed up to create a new book that speaks directly to kids and early teens. Their goal? To empower young people to stand up for themselves by choosing a life not dominated by screens. Written for nine

跟著 C++之父學程式設計 本書將幫助讀者掌握程式設計的基本原理，並培養實務上所需的開發技能。本書前幾版已成功陪伴數以千計的學子踏上程式設計之路。此次經過修訂與更新，內容更加完善。 ■ 讓您編寫出他人也能使用與維護的優質程式。 ■ 著重於基本概念和技巧，而非晦澀難懂的語言技術細節。 ■ 不只是C++的語言入門，更是針對整體程式設計的導論，包括程序式、物件導向和泛型程式設計。 ■ 涵蓋當代的高階技巧，以及有效利用硬體所需的低階技巧。 ■ 為您提供堅實基礎，得以撰寫出實用、正確、具有型別安全性、可維護和高效率的程式碼。 ■ 主要為從未寫過程式的人所設計，但即使是經驗豐富的程式設計師也認為本書是精進概念與技巧的絕佳參考。 ■ 涵蓋廣泛的基本概念、設計和程式設計技巧、語言功能和程式庫。 ■ 使用現代C++（C++20 和 C++23）。 ■ 詳細介紹內建型別和使用者定義型別的設計與使用，包括輸入、輸出、計算和簡單的圖形繪製與GUI。 ■ 提供C++標準程式庫容器和演算法的入門介紹。 ■ 書中範例程式與練習題旨在強化學習與實作能力，本書無提供程式碼下載與書中習題解答。

本書為 David Walliams 首部聖誕主題故事，充滿幽默與動作場面，講述一場發生在平安夜的驚險冒險。全球最知名的玩具店遭遇竊賊突襲，店內的聖誕老人與他的兒子意外被困其中，兩人必須善用身邊各式玩具，展開機智反擊。從彈簧鞋到臭氣彈，從遙控直升機到泡泡槍，每樣玩具都成為對抗壞蛋的奇招武器。Walliams 以其一貫誇張風趣的筆法，為聖誕故事注入快節奏與家庭溫情，是一本能讓讀者邊笑邊翻頁的節慶讀物。From number one king of comedy David Walliams comes his first Christmas caper - packed full of hilarious toy-shop action!?The perfect Christmas gift for kids of all ages?Hilarious seasonal adventure from king of comedy David Walliams?A fun, funny and heartwarming story for the whole familyIt's the night of Christmas Eve.In the most famous toy shop in the world, a robbery is underway.The shop's Santa and his son are locked inside with the baddies.Can our heroes stop them using just the toys in the shop as weapons?Pogo sticks! Bouncy balls! Remote-controlled helicopters! Bubble guns! Slime! Slinkies! Stink bombs!Santa & Son is a hilarious action adventure, and sure to become a Christmas classic.

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

與 Bluey 一起迎接聖誕節的快樂時光！本書結合倒數月曆與節慶手作，引導孩子創造自己的聖誕小村莊與裝飾。每個活動都簡單有趣，適合親子共玩，讓家中在創作過程中充滿笑聲。延續 Bluey 系列的想像力與遊戲精神，這本節慶特輯兼具趣味與學習價值，是絕佳的聖誕小禮物。亮點：・結合遊戲、創作與節慶倒數。・內容簡易易操作，親子共樂。・Bluey 粉絲節日必備收藏。Get crafty this Christmas with Bluey! Count down the days with your very own advent calendar, create a Christmas gnome village, make festive decorations and more!This festive craft book is the perfect stocking filler for kids of all ages. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Where’s Bluey? At ChristmasBluey: Merry Christmas Colouring BookBluey: The Official Annual 2026Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK.Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

本書描寫十二歲的 Sonnet，在失去奶奶後，與家人搬回祖父身邊生活。曾經繁盛的蘋果園，如今只剩下一棵老樹，靜靜見證家族的變遷。Sonnet 不願面對衰老與失去，只希望一切能維持原樣。偏偏在學校的口述歷史作業中，她被迫與鄰居 Zeke 分組，還要讓祖父成為訪談對象。Zeke 的提問一再觸碰她刻意避開的過往，也讓家族深藏的傷痛逐漸浮現。當一場意外迫使兩人再次合作，Sonnet 開始明白，真正的修復並非遺忘，而是願意回頭凝視。作者以雙視角鋪陳故事，讓衝突、理解與和解自然發生，呈現一段溫柔而深刻的成長歷程。When feuding neighbors Sonnet and Zeke are paired up for a class project, they unearth a secret that could uproot Sonnet's family--or allow it to finally heal and grow. Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side and stays there when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, brin

Get ready for a wild ride through PLANET EARTH! This innovative series uses a mysterious scientific process to fuse HILARIOUS COMIC BOOK ACTION with MIND-BLOWING SCIENCE FACTS. It's sure to get a big reaction! Join Prof Katzenstein, the world's greatest scientist-adventurer, on his mission to explore mountain ranges, cloud formations, and crystal structures in this fun-filled, full-color book. The Prof has a passion for discovery and loves all things strange, unexpected, and surprising. Kids will be laughing and gasping in equal measure. - Did you know that around 75% of the Earth's surface is covered by ocean? - Scientists are able to track the movement of tectonic plates using GPS?- The word "ozone" means "smelly" in Greek because the gas has a strong pong? Explore these big ideas-and so many more-in the hilarious series that's like a Dog-Man meets Steven Hawking. It's accessible. engaging, and ideal for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Professor Kat's Science Facts series fol

Who says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook – just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky’s spellbinding score!The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves – no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet.Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they’re ready, there’s space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.This interactive musical book brin

Press the soft patches to hear the skeleton and its friends come to life in this hilarious Halloween treat.You'd better not tickle the skeleton... because it might just rattle if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each creature make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the characters gathered together for a spooktastic Halloween dance. An exciting series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...Withover 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

這本Bluey立體書讓孩子在每一頁都能驚呼「哇！」——從溪邊到泳池、從後院到客廳，Bluey一家人活靈活現地跳出紙頁。書中不僅重現動畫中熟悉的場景，也讓孩子體驗翻頁的驚喜樂趣。當「奶奶們」登場時，更添一分搞笑氣氛。作為一套以家庭生活為靈感的作品，Bluey系列總能以輕鬆方式帶出親情與創意。本書更是寓教於樂的好選擇。This hilarious pop-up book has Bluey and family popping out of every page! Open the book and see who jumps out!Turn the pages to explore what pops up at the creek, the pool, and the backyard – for real life! Oh no . . .here come the grannies!Keep little hands busy with this brilliant Bluey book!Ready, Set, Go!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Bluey’s Toys: A Touch-and-Feel BookBluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle BookBluey: What Games Should We Play?Bluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.Join Bluey in this fun collection of stor

★ 《人類大歷史》作者哈拉瑞，專為中學生打造的人類史入門讀本★ 全彩插圖＋地圖＋時間軸，讓人類史變成停不下來的冒險故事我們跑不贏獅子，也游不過鯊魚，沒有尖牙、沒有利爪，卻一步步成為地球上最不可忽視的物種。人類究竟是怎麼辦到的？這不是神話，也不是科幻，而是一段真實發生過、比任何冒險故事都更驚人的歷史旅程。從遠古人類第一次在大地上現身，到學會用火、仰望星空辨認方向，再到發明工具、組織合作、改變世界的規則，本書帶領讀者回到人類歷史的起點，看見我們如何從脆弱求生者，成為改寫地球命運的存在。Unstoppable Us 1NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the Year"Gripping and thought-provoking." —The New York TimesEven though we’ll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive—and we’re the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become “unstoppable”?The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncove

PREMIUM PRACTICE FOR A PERFECT 5—WITH THE MOST PRACTICE ON THE MARKET! Equip yourself to ace the newly-digital AP Chemistry Exam with this comprehensive study guide. Includes 7 full-length practice tests with answer explanations, timed online practice, and thorough content reviews.The Princeton Review ExpertiseStudy with prep and practice written entirely by AP educatorsLearn test-taking strategies backed by 40+ years of test prep successFocused, supportive lessons designed and perfected by expertsEverything You Need for a High ScoreA step-by-step guide on how to better your score with this bookComprehensive review of all topics on the newest digital examCustomize a study plan and target areas of improvement by using our diagnostic answer keyEnd-of-chapter drills and exclusive online digital flashcards to reinforce learningPremium Practice for AP Excellence7 full-length practice tests(5 in the book, 3 online)Detailed answer explanations to help you learn from mistakesOnline tests provi

在團隊推動敏捷，卻總覺得哪裡怪怪的？ 不是你不夠努力、也不是團隊不配合，而是你需要正確的實踐知識！ 導入敏捷流程，成效卻不明顯？ 試試「循序導入」的實踐建議 開發期待不一、合作卡卡？ 看看怎麼建立團隊共識 技術實踐只靠直覺？ 系統性解說技術實踐知識×具體案例，用科學化推進開發進度！ 本書一次收錄116種團隊實踐手法，從開發、測試、自動化部署到跨部門合作，提供最具實戰溫度的敏捷導入經驗談！透過漫畫情境，分享如何依實際需求選擇適合的技術方法，避免團隊誤將實踐本身視為目標而忘了最初的目的，協助團隊達成有效的合作。 ? 橫跨全流程的116種實踐手法，從開發現場到維運支援全面覆蓋 ? 漫畫×實例×技術建議，輕鬆理解又能快速上手 ? 根據情境分類手法，讓你找得到、用得上、推得動 ? 由資深敏捷教練團隊聯手打造，讓團隊取得亮麗成果不再是空談！ ? 適合工程師、Scrum Master、PM、技術主管，或任何希望打造「行得通的敏捷」的你！ ---------------------------------------------------------------- 在團隊進行敏捷開發時，善用各項開發技術及工具等『技術實踐』至關重要。 唯有充分理解每項實踐的目的與功用才能發揮效果。 可是，在狀況瞬息萬變的開發過程中，有不少團隊卻往往忘記最初的目的，將實踐本身誤當成了最終目標。 本書作者在敏捷開發的團隊與組織中累積了豐富的實戰經驗，並將這些寶貴經驗整理成為這本實踐指南。 這本書以虛構的開發情境為基礎，透過漫畫形式，簡單明瞭地解說如何根據實際狀況選擇、運用有效的實踐方法。 ．採取敏捷開發卻未見預期效果 ．希望深入了解技術實踐的背景與目的 ．不確定如何根據情況選擇並導入合適的實踐 ．雖然展開實踐，卻無法確定當前作法是否適當 如果您的團隊面臨上述困擾，本書將成為協助您導入、優化技術實踐，並提供具體應用途徑的指南。

這本 《Up Close & Incredible: Dinosaurs》 是一本結合知識與趣味的恐龍探索圖書，讀者可利用隨書附上的 3 倍放大鏡，發現隱藏在插圖中的細節與笑料。書中安排了一群縮小版的古生物學家，帶領讀者深入恐龍的內外構造，從兇猛的暴龍牙齒到伶盜龍的尖爪，邊觀察邊了解牠們的生活習性、食性與外貌特徵。細看之下，還能發現許多出其不意的搞笑橋段，例如科學家在劍龍背板上轉盤子，或巫師般的角色現身在奇特的恐龍中。插圖充滿巧思，每次翻閱都會有新發現。Up Close & Incredible: Dinosaurs is a microscopic journey through the prehistoric world, using the included 3× magnifying glass to spot hundreds of hidden and hilarious details.Grab your 3× magnifying glass and go on a fantastic voyage through the ins and outs of dino-anatomy with Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs.In this scientific search-and-find adventure, you’ll join a team of tiny palaeontologists as they explore an array of dinosaurs, living and fossilised,inside and out, from T. rex's teeth to Velociraptor's terrible toes. You’ll learn along the way how, where and when these dinosaurs lived, what they ate, who had feathers and who had scales – and of course, what it would be like to see dinosaurs UP CLOSE!Looking through the magnifying glass, yo

Technology is everywhere these days. It's how we entertain ourselves, communicate, do work, and even order food and clothes. How can tech-savvy teens stay safe and protect themselves online? With relevant tips and topics in a Q&A format, this hi-lo series provides middle graders and high schoolers with the basics needed be a smart consumer of media and technology. What is artificial intelligence and how does it work? With relevant tips and resources on this timely topic, tech-savvy teens learn how businesses and everyday people are using AI as a tool, including pros and cons and how AI may be utilized in the future. A question-and-answer format, plus chapters designed to be read in any order, allow middle graders and high schoolers to easily search and find the information they are looking for to become smart consumers of media and technology. A hi-lo reading format pairs easy-to-read, insightful text with a stylish layout to keep readers informed and engaged. Includes a table of c

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is cooking up something new in this graphic novel for the earliest readers!The Gingerbread Man’s class is back in the kitchen! They’re using shapes to make fun cookies and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to he wants to make—a new puppy! AKA a cookie’s best friend.But when the puppy comes to life and runs loose through the school, the class will have to come up with even more fun creations to lure him back home. Good thing this cookie sure knows how to have a ball!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels--published in both hardcover and paperback editions--is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.Series Overview: The Gingerbread Man is Loose in Graphic Novels!Spring 2024: Buttons on the Loose and Class Pet on the LooseFall 2024: Paper Airplanes on the LooseSpring 2025: New Friend on the Loose

A clear and simple book to explain about body changes and sex for kids who haven't quite hit puberty yet.This is a brand-new edition, with new content and all-new artwork, of THE go-to book for children to learn the facts of life. Aimed primarily at female readers, the book includes discussion of sex and gender identity, and sexuality. Using frank but clear and friendly language and pictures, this book explains all the changes that people with female bodies can expect to experience as they enter puberty. This ranges from physical body changes and new experiences such as what periods are and how to handle them, all the way to mental and emotional challenges that come with growing older and becoming more independent.The book is aimed at readers age 10 and up, who are likely just at the very start of their own puberty journey.Material is based on the original best-seller by Sue Meredith, but with new writing and expert input from professional sex educators and gender consultants.

Welcome toMiniTouch: On the Go! A gorgeous, giftable touch-and-feel book for little ones from birth upwards. Introduce vehicles and first words, and boost motor skills with sensory touch-and-feel fabrics.The MiniTouch series for babies aged 0–3 is packed full of developmental benefits. Fresh, stylish and playful with gently rhyming text, each book makes a beautiful addition to your child's playspace or bookshelf,forming an eye-catching collection.The content of each book covers core early learning concepts. There are two layers of learning: the first being topic-themed, such as vehicles, and the second being learning-based, such as first words. Theplayful rhyming text is perfect for engaging your childand will help develop their rhythm and rhyme as well as bringing added context to each new word.Each book in the series features a unique range of touch-and-feel areas, which are ideal for developing your child's motor skills as well as aiding sensory development. Fabrics such as corduroy

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

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

《時代週刊》盛讚：「天作之合的繪本組合！」這部由兩位童書界超級明星Quentin Blake與Emma Chichester Clark聯手創作的幽默繪本，對每一位閱讀的孩子來說，將是一個的完美禮物莉莉安娜力大無窮，但她從不炫耀，總是在別人需要的時候，悄悄出手相助。她能一個人把卡在泥巴裡的大毛牛拉出來，也能輕鬆攔住衝過頭的壓路機，甚至還能把一整隻擱淺的大鯨魚丟回大海——對她來說，這些都只是日常小任務...'A match made in picture-book heaven' – The TimesThis brilliantly funny collaboration between two superstar creators about a tiny girl with superhuman strength has all the hallmarks of a future classic.Liliana wears her super power lightly, using it to help others in a crisis. A resilient child, she thinks nothing of singlehandedly rescuing a highland cow stuck in the mud, or of stopping an out-of-control steamroller in its tracks, or of throwing a beached whale back out to sea.With beautiful, detailed, humorous illustrations by the award-winning Emma Chichester Clark, Liliana the Strong is the perfect gift for any child who needs a little reminder that everything will be okay.

You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it might just squeak if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each sea animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the sea creatures being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along.An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my... With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language

In this spellbinding historical novel from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Long Petal of the SeaandThe House of the Spirits, a young writer journeys to South America to uncover the truth about her father—and herself.In San Francisco in 1866, an Irish nun, abandoned following a torrid relationship with a Chilean aristocrat, gives birth to a daughter named Emilia del Valle. Raised by a loving stepfather, Emilia grows into an independent thinker and a self-sufficient young woman.To pursue her passion for writing, she is willing to defy societal norms. At the age of seventeen, she begins to publish pulp fiction using a man’s pen name. When these fictional worlds can no longer satisfy her sense of adventure, she turns to journalism, convincing an editor atThe Daily Examinerto hire her. There she is paired with another talented reporter, Eric Whelan.As she proves herself, her restlessness returns, until an opportunity arises to cover a brewing civil war in Chile. She seizes it, as do

New Release DiscountWe are pleased to offer a 20% discount at CUP website for Posters of 798, on or before 30 September, 2025千禧年伊始，幾個藝術家和畫廊進駐北京東北部廢舊閒置的798廠房，發起「再造798」 等一系列藝術活動，推動了中國當代藝術公共化、市場化的進程。短短數年間，吸引了大批藝術家和畫廊經營者進駐798，使其迅速蛻變為成國際矚目的文化創意產業園，在2008年北京奧運會期間達到發展頂峰。在經歷狂飆式發展和國際金融危機後，2012年後的中國藝術市場逐漸衰退。期間798也發生了歷史性的轉變，成為北京新地標。可以說，北京798藝術區見證了中國當代藝術從突飛猛進式發展，到市場衰退的全過程。本書彙集798黃金十年間（2002–2012）六十餘家藝術機構的近千張活動海報，作者亦對十六位藝術家、策展人和畫廊經營者進行深入訪談，提供了這段歷史的珍貴圖像與口述見證。The 798 Art District, born out of the repurposing of abandoned factory buildings in northeastern Beijing, became a symbol of China’s booming contemporary art scene in the early twenty-first century. Initiatives such as “Reconstruction 798” spurred the development of the art district, creating a public, market-driven hub of contemporary art that reached its zenith around the time of 2008 Beijing Olympics. This book documents 798’s remarkable pioneering decade between 2002 and 2012, capturing the art district’s heyday, as well as its subsequent decl

Jeffrey Brown brings his irresistible comic spin to the X-Men, one of the most beloved and popular teams of the Marvel Universe.Welcome to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, where Professor X has his hands full supervising an unruly gaggle of elementary school aged mutants! From the creator of Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem and the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series, this fun collection sees Wolverine using his claws to roast marshmallows, Nightcrawler playing teleport tag, Danger Room practice hijinks, babysitting duty with the New Mutants, Magneto as a surprise substitute teacher, young Cyclops and Phoenix as sweethearts, Sentinels turned into playground equipment, and much more. Full of warm humor and inside jokes hatched from true fandom, Jeffrey Brown’s adorable interpretations of a classic era for the team will delight fans of all ages.© 2024 MARVELPerfect for:Kids and grown-up Marvel fans alikeFamilies who enjoy sharing funny booksSchool libraries and teacher appre

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

來自紐約時報最佳插畫書 《Little Red》作者 Bethan Woollvin《These Are My Rocks》 是一本專為喜愛收集小東西的孩子所設計的繪本。跟著故事一起自豪地介紹他們珍貴的收藏品，從大到小，從尖尖的到歪七扭八的，每一樣都有它獨特的魅力！這本書不僅充滿幽默有趣，還充滿了許多互動的設計，讓孩子們可以跟著書中的指引，指一指、發出聲音、拍拍手，不只讓孩子思考可收藏的東西，也讓閱讀更有趣。透過這本互動式繪本，孩子們能夠在遊戲中學習聆聽、選擇、配對、數數字與表達等重要的早期學習技能。《These Are My Rocks》 風格獨特、趣味十足，完美展現孩子們對「收集」的熱愛，是一本適合親子共讀的精彩故事書！From the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, These Are My Rocks is the perfect picture book for children who love collecting. Join the narrator, as they proudly introduce the reader to their prized collection, featuring BIG things to small things … and spiky things to wobbly things!Each page is bursting with humour – and they are interactive too – with children encouraged to interact with the book, with invitations to point, make noises, clap their hands and think about what they could collect..Interactive books engage young children and capture their natural curiosity and These Are My Rocks encourages the development of important early-learning sk

《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

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,

A FRESH, FUNNY, UP-CLOSE LOOK AT HOW SOUTH KOREA REMADE ITSELF AS THE WORLD'S POP CULTURE POWERHOUSE OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY By now, everyone in the world knows the song "Gangnam Style" and Psy, an instantly recognizable star. But the song's international popularity is no passing fad. "Gangnam Style" is only one tool in South Korea's extraordinarily elaborate and effective strategy to become a major world superpower by first becoming the world's number one pop culture exporter. As a child, Euny Hong moved from America to the Gangnam neighbourhood in Seoul. She was a witness to the most accelerated part of South Korea's economic development, during which time it leapfrogged from third-world military dictatorship to first-world liberal democracy on the cutting edge of global technology. Euny Hong recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the twenty-first century, becoming a global leader in business, technology, education, and pop culture. Featuring lively, in-depth reporting and

This hands-on (and marker-on!) curriculum-based workbook provides reinforcement, practice, and review opportunities of foundational pre-math and pre-reading concepts plus motor skill work for the youngest learners. The ultimate write and erase workbook, with tons of curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on letters, numbers, colors, and shapes. Includes a removable double sided white board and dry erase marker (attached in spiral binding). It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest Write and Erase: Preschool Skills is packed with hands-on activities that introduce and reinforce concepts students need to prepare for school. Bonus questions on each page extend the learning and give parents ample opportunities for engaging conversations and language development. Aligned with early learning standards and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, each page is designed to set students and parents