The Well-Grounded Java Developer

【本書特色】 Java SE 11認證最佳攻略 由初學邁向認證，從基礎進階達人 ✪解析原廠文件，切合認證範圍！ ✪對照範例程式，迅速了解內容！ ✪彙整教學經驗，重點一次掌握！ ✪圖解複雜觀念，學習輕鬆上手！ ✪演練擬真試題，掌握考試精髓！ ✪適用1Z0-819認證考試 【內容簡介】 Oracle公司繼Java 8推出1Z0-808與1Z0-809認證考試科目後，原本在次一個長期支援版本的Java 11也推出1Z0-815與1Z0-816的雙考試，但在2020/10/01之後，改以1Z0-819取代前兩者，成為現行要取得「Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer」證照的唯一考試科目。 雖然由兩科考試合併為一科，但考試範圍並未縮減。作者依據原廠公布的命題範圍，深入研讀相關文件，推出上、下兩冊認證指南，分別是： ✪OCP：Java SE 11 Developer認證指南（上） － 物件導向設計篇 ✪OCP：Java SE 11 Developer認證指南（下） － API剖析運用篇 上冊以基本語法入門，以至於了解封裝、繼承、多型等物件導向程式的撰寫方式與設計模式實作，也包含列舉型別、巢狀類別、lamdba表示式等特殊語法講授。 下冊聚焦Java API應用，包含泛型、集合物件與Map族群、基礎IO與NIO.2、執行緒與並行架構、JDBC連線資料庫、多國語系、lamdba進階與Stream類別族群、日期時間類別族群、標註型別、模組化應用、資訊安全等豐富主題。 兩冊並有依據原廠命題範圍而蒐錄編寫的擬真試題實戰與詳解，讀者可依自己的學習狀況分冊選讀，以掌握新版Java SE11的特色，並熟悉認證考試的重點。

扎實Java程式設計訓練，搭配ChatGPT學習，培養程式設計與運算思維能力，為您打下輕鬆考取ITS Java國際認證能力! ※專家與教師共同執筆 由OCJP與ITS Java認證講師、科技大學Java程式設計資深教師共同編著，針對初學者學習Java程式設計必備技能所撰寫的教材。 ※豐富內容與實務應用 內容包含Java程式設計流程、陣列、switch新語法、方法、物件導向程式設計、介面與泛型、多執行緒、例外處理、檔案處理、Lambda運算式、Swing視窗應用程式、事件處理，每個單元由淺入深、循序漸進、範例貼近日常生活，能學以致用。另外，提供拉霸遊戲機與記憶大考驗專題電子書供初學者延伸練習。 ※ChatGPT協作開發Java程式與設計聊天機器人 第17章介紹ChatGPT的功能、優缺點以及使用方法。透過實例演示學習如何透過與ChatGPT的對話，自動生成Java程式碼並與ChatGPT協作開發Java應用程式。第18章介紹ChatGPT API服務的申請流程，讓讀者學習如何使用ChatGPT API來開發Java聊天機器人程式。 ※ITS Java實例導入與國際認證能力訓練 內文講解融入Certiport ITS Java解題技巧，同時書末整理ITS Java(IT Specialist Certification)資訊科技專家國際認證的兩組模擬試題，讓初學者的程式設計訓練更加扎實，同時也是教師培訓學生考取ITS Java國際認證的最佳教材。 ※更多新知可訂閱「程式享樂趣」YouTube頻道 https://www.youtube.com/@happycodingfun

Java程式設計實務 「Java虛擬機器已被證實是可靠與高效率的企業級跨平台開發平台。無論是初次學習、已用過其他JVM程式語言或是想了解新功能，本書都是絕佳的Java入門指引。Java對過去多年來的程式設計方向有深遠的影響，它的持續發展也確定能夠持續佔有一席之地。這本書是開始學習Java最好的方法。」 -James Elliott Singlewire資深軟體工程師與《Java Swing第二版》共同作者 針對Java及程式設計初學者，這本暢銷書介紹涵蓋至Java 11的程式語言功能與API。本書三位作者以建立實務應用程式為目標，透過有趣、完整與實際的案例，完整介紹Java基礎知識。包含類別函式庫、程式設計技巧及常見作法。 讀者將會學到管理應用程式資源的新方法，以及最新Java核心語言功能。 ‧使用編譯器、直譯器等工具開發Java應用程式 ‧探索Java內建的執行緒功能與並行套件 ‧學會文字處理與正規表示式API ‧撰寫進階網路與web式應用程式及服務

ChatGPT × OpenAI API 加持，學習、開發、認證一次到位！ 扎實Java程式設計訓練，搭配ChatGPT學習，開發OpenAI API聊天機器人；培養程式設計與運算思維能力，為您打下輕鬆考取ITS Java國際認證能力。 ※資深教師聯合編撰 由OCJP與ITS Java認證講師、科技大學教授Java程式設計資深教師共同編著，針對目前初學者學習Java程式設計必備技能所撰寫的教材。 ※多元內容實用範例 內容由Java程式設計流程控制、陣列、方法、物件導向程式設計、介面與泛型、多執行緒、例外處理、檔案處理、Lambda運算式、Swing視窗應用程式。並附上拉霸遊戲機與記憶大考驗專題電子書供初學者練習。每個單元由淺入深、循序漸進、範例貼近日常生活，讓初學者能學以致用。 ※ChatGPT協作開發 × OpenAI API聊天機器人實戰 第16章帶你掌握ChatGPT的特色與應用，實際操作如何透過對話生成程式碼，並與ChatGPT協作開發Java專案。 第17章手把手示範OpenAI API申請與使用，帶你打造專屬的Java聊天機器人應用程式。 ※ITS Java實例導入與國際認證能力訓練 內文融入Certiport ITS Java解題技巧，書末更附上兩組模擬試題，完整對應國際認證需求，讓初學者的程式設計訓練更加扎實，同時也是教師培訓學生考取ITS Java國際認證的最佳教材。 ※更多新知可訂閱「程式享樂趣」YouTube頻道https://www.youtube.com/@happycodingfun

本書是暢銷書《C 語言教學手冊》姊妹作，做為帶您進入 Java 程式語言世界的墊腳石，從 Java 的基礎開始，循序漸進地引導您學習 Java 程式設計，然後一步步地深入瞭解 Java 的應用。透過本書，您將掌握 Java 的基本語法、物件導向程式設計（OOP）的概念與實作，以及 Java 集合物件、多執行緒等進階主題與應用。 本書經過歷次改版，去蕪存菁，在實作上更與時俱進，使用廣受業界工程師喜愛的 Visual Studio Code(以下簡稱 VSCode) 作為開發環境，VSCode 具有跨平台、跨語言、輕量、豐富延伸套件及內建除錯器的特色，不但可以提升學習成效，也能與未來業界接軌。 本書撰寫過程中經過多位學生試讀並實作總數超過 300 題的習題，參考相當多的建議修正，使得內容具親和性、學習起來更加得心應手。 本書特色 □ 使用 VSCode 開發與業界接軌 □ 超過 300 題習題反覆練到會 □ 詳細圖解說明觀念最清晰 □ 多執行緒、集合等進階主題 □ 經課堂試教、試讀、試做驗證

內容特色：深入淺出引導教學，掌握程式語言的各種設計技巧由於Java具備獨立於任何系統平台的特性，使得它適合Internet這種分散式且具異質性架構的運算環境，因此Java受到了許多程式設計師的青睞，到現在它已經成為最廣泛使用的開發技術之一。目前Java的應用範圍除了Internet的Web開發領域之外，它還具備一般程式語言的全部功能，甚至可能更強。例如：在企業級應用環境中，如金融、電信、保險等複雜環境中，面對高度的業務複雜性，百萬、千萬甚至更高的使用壓力下，利用Java技術所開發的應用系統都展現極佳的執行效能。純粹作為語言來講Java並不具備所有的優勢，但如果在系統規畫時，考慮將系統部署在非Windows平台上，同時也希望具有：一次編譯，隨處執行（Compile once, run anywhere）的特性，那麼Java技術就是首選。像其他程式語言一樣，撰寫Java程式語言也可被用來發展各種應用，本書重點介紹Java Application的開發，從流程控制、陣列、演算法、類別物件、繼承介面、資料輸出輸入、網路程式設計、資料庫存取、使用者介面開發等等，都有深入淺出的介紹。

有哪些常見的資料結構？陣列(Array)、鏈結串列(Linked List)、堆疊(Stack)、佇列(Queue)、樹(Tree)、圖(Graph)、堆積(Heap)、雜湊表(Hash table)等。這是一個資料暢行、訊息傳遞快速的世界。本書以Java程式語言為實作對象，以圖像解說呈現資料結構的概念與運作，藉由Java程式語言的特色和語法來豐富資料結構的內涵，是學習資料結構最佳入門書。全書重要主題如下：●以直白、易懂的Java語言演示敘述、語法和範例●範例皆有完整的程式碼，邊做邊學，學與做相互並行，不只能輕鬆上手，更能加快學習成效●提供資料結構多樣性解說和詮釋，使用Java程式語言，把理論化繁為簡，讓學習者能全盤掌握●圖像解說一目了然，資料呈現以表格做條理化，按部就班的步驟，讓程式範例說明立體化，學習者跟上就能學會●各章節末皆有針對內容的課後習作，包含測驗和實作題型，規劃自己的學習進度，練習或加強學習知識的範疇期能把握住最嚴謹的態度，輔以最精要的表達方式，降低閱讀的壓力，筆者深信本書能讓學習者對資料結構有更多收穫。

內容介紹: 15 年的淬鍊，成就「初學 Java 的最佳入門教材」本書從第一版出版至今已超過 15 個年頭, 累積銷量超過 5 萬冊, 是最受好評的 Java 入門教材。期間配合 Java 版本的演進歷經多次改版, 每次改版都匯集了眾多讀者、教師的意見, 適當增加了新的題材與語法, 同時也因應不同世代的需求, 刪除過時的內容, 務求讓書中內容更簡明易懂、更符合初學者的需求。Java 語言一直是企業界最愛用的語言, 因此我們期許讀者不僅撰寫出可編譯、可執行的 Java 程式, 更重要的是要瞭解良好的程式設計方法, 以及軟體設計的邏輯思維, 才能快速融入開發團隊, 成為符合業界需求的程式設計師。具備良好的程式設計方法, 建立正確的物件導向概念, 才能真正寫好 Java 程式Java 是物件導向的程式語言, 學習正確的物件導向觀念非常重要, 本書在介紹類別、物件、繼承、介面、套件、類別庫、集合等主題時, 均特別著重觀念的解析與釐清, 並引用各種實例來演示及驗證所學, 以確保能學會最紮實的物件導向觀念。書中以圖文搭配豐富的範例進行解說, 處處可見「正確」、「錯誤」的實作案例對照, 清楚展示各種語言元素的變化用法與差異, 讓讀者從「做」中體會物件導向程式的精髓, 非常適合作為初學入門、紮穩基礎的第一本書。本書特色: ★ 本書內容適用 JDK 17/11 等主要版本 ★◆ 清楚詳盡的語法解說針對 Java 的資料型別、變數存取、及各種語法均有清楚詳盡的解說, 各單元均提供眾多的範例程式, 以強化學習效果並培養程式撰寫能力, 非常適合做為初學者的入門學習書。◆ 最紮實的物件導向觀念最易懂的物件導向觀念, 引用各種實例來介紹類別、物件、繼承、介面、套件、類別庫、集合的使用方式, 並釐清容易混淆的重要觀念, 以確保能紮穩正確清楚的物件導向觀念。◆ 業界常用的進階語法與實用主題除了基本語法和觀念外, 也涵括了字串的規則表示法、Varargs 可變參數、基本型別的自動封箱 (Auto Boxing) 與拆箱 (Unboxing)、static 成員、抽象類別、匿名類別、Lambda 運算式、多執行緒、Collection 類別庫、Java AWT/Swing 圖形介面設計、2D 繪圖等實用主題。◆ 精心設計的 3 種強化學習單元每章最後均包含以下單元：(1)綜合演

榮獲「義大利國家功勞勳章」的日本作家 【暢銷30年代表作】全新改版 一場又一場的精采戰役穿越時空 呈現眼前 凱撒vs.龐貝 屋大維vs.安東尼 究竟誰能邁向成功？ ★全球熱銷千萬冊，一部述說「羅馬何以成為羅馬」的磅礴史詩 ★日本文化功勞者、司馬遼太郎賞得主──塩野七生代表作 ★從崛起、壯大到轉折、衰敗，全面剖析羅馬，帶您看見羅馬千年的輝煌與落寞 專文導讀｜翁嘉聲（國立成功大學歷史學系教授） 齊聲推薦｜ 邢義田（中央研究院院士 歷史語言研究所通訊研究員） 范姜士璁（中興大學歷史系助理教授） seayu（即食歷史專欄作家 ） 說書名家五星激推｜ 楊照（知名作家） 神奇海獅（作家、知名歷史部落客） 金老ㄕ（「金老ㄕ的教學日誌」粉專創辦人） 馬雅人（「馬雅國駐臺辦事處」大使） 李文成（Podcast《一歷百憂解Placebo Salon 》主講人） ◎渡河與不渡河，這是一個問題 「渡河之後，將是人世間的悲劇；不渡河，則是我自身的毀滅。」——凱撒 西元前四十九年，凱撒冒著叛亂的罪名帶兵渡過盧比孔河，展開與龐培的對決，也敲響了內戰的鐘聲。因為他知道羅馬需要改革，所以不能停下腳步。“Cross The Rubicon”也成著名的諺語，象徵破釜沉舟的決心。 面對同是羅馬人的龐培軍隊，凱撒給了俘虜兩條路：離去或是加入自己的陣營。這份化敵為友的心態，正體現出他一貫的「寬容」以及自信，正如他所言——「即使從我這裡獲得自由的人，將來再把矛頭指向我，我也不會因此感到後悔。」然而這份寬容又會為日後凱撒的結局帶來何種改變？ ◎凱撒之死 內戰勝利的凱撒回到羅馬，他被任命為終身獨裁官，宛若皇帝一般大權在握。然而，無上的權力也使反對凱撒的人蠢蠢欲動。西元前四十四年三月十五日，一個在世界史上極富戲劇性的日子。關於這天的謠傳很多，不論是凱撒妻子的惡夢、預言家提出「三月十五日」要當心的預言，或者連續兩天襲擊羅馬的暴風雨，甚至是在羅馬集會廣場中聚集的大批鳥群等等，通通都是有關這天的不祥徵兆。

自從Oracle接手Java的發展之後，Java開始了天翻地覆的變化，加入了許多新功能，這些新功能都是為了跟上最新流行的程式語言與新型態的發布、維護架構。其中最重要的就是SE8的Lambda運算式與SE9的模組（module）。自SE9開始，Oracle就採取敏捷開發的精神，每半年就發布一個新版本，不過這些大多是非長期支援版本，新版本一旦發布，舊的非長期支援版本就無法下載JDK了。所以開發與學習的首選通常以長期支援版本為主。依據Oracle的規劃，長期支援版本會在三年左右的時間發布，其中，SE11及SE17都是長期支援版本（LTS），本書的改版政策也跟隨此政策，只會推出適用於長期支援版本的書籍。Java的新功能眾多，如何將這些新功能完美融入原有功能的講解是本書的重點，例如本書將Lambda運算式放在第十五章，讓讀者可以於學習過內部匿名類別後才學習如何利用Lambda運算式來取代內部匿名類別，並應用於視窗程式（事件傾聽處理）。本書將模組（module）放在第十一章的類別庫（package）之後，讓讀者理解如何透過模組來保護類別庫。至於SE10新增的小功能：var型態推斷宣告更是被不露痕跡地加入到第三章與第十五章，因為在SE11時，var型態推斷宣告已經被推廣至Lambda運算式，免除了程式設計師為了回傳值型態還需查閱手冊的麻煩。本書改版自暢銷數萬本的《初學指引》系列，從SE8版開始更名為《掌握》系列。這是因為作者認為本書已經不再適用於只想學些皮毛的讀者，而是期望將讀者由初學者導引成為Java初級工程師，要做到這一點，就應該在第一本學習書籍當中，充分掌握Java的設計精隨以及關鍵基礎技術，故重新命名為《掌握》系列。本書以細心規劃的進度，培養讀者在十六周的學習中，成功變身為Java初級工程師，同時釐清一些對於初學者容易產生困擾的技術。同時本書也搭配精心設計的累積式習題，讓讀者能夠循序漸進地真正成為一位Java程式設計師。本書的特色如下:．長支援版．內容由淺入深．整合模組與類別庫．釐清複雜的泛型等語法．Java SE7到SE11/17的無縫接軌．釐清函數式介面與抽象類別的差異．釐清匿名類別與Lambda運算式的適用場合．釐清Java只有傳值呼叫，沒有如同C#的傳參考呼叫．透過「Coding偷撇步、注意事項」加強讀者的程式設計實務經驗．透過「延伸學習」明確引導讀者，未來的學習

本書是一本能夠讓您真正學會物件導向程式設計和建立物件導向思維的書，筆者使用大量程式範例和圖例來幫助讀者學習程式設計和驗證所學，能夠讓讀者循序漸進的學習程式語言的基礎、程式設計方法和Java物件導向程式設計，進而作為未來學習物件導向分析與設計的墊腳石。這也是國內第一本使用IntelliJ IDEA整合開發環境，和使用NClass類別圖設計工具的Java語言學習手冊，能夠輕鬆讓讀者使用NClass繪製

本書為Goodrich、Tamassia與Goldwasser累積多年經驗，根據JAVA 7.0程式語言之需求，所撰寫關於資料結構與演算法之書籍。內容架構完整，鉅細靡遺。並透過書中的圖片及教學網站的解說使讀者清楚了解資料結構與演算法的觀念。並附有精選習題，課後立即複習，加強實力。

Grounded in deep scholarship, psychological sophistication, and decades of teaching and personal practice, this much-anticipated collection of essays helps readers gain a richer understanding of Buddh

一步步掌握 Spring Boot 的用法， 建立 Java 後端工程師必備的技術能力！ 【書籍簡介】 本書內容改編自第 15 屆 iThome 鐵人賽 Software Development 組的優選系列文章《Spring Boot 零基礎入門》。在現今 Java 的工作中，Spring Boot 這項技術已經是不可或缺的一部分，打開各大徵才網一看，大部分的 Java 工程師職缺都會要求求職者有使用過 Spring Boot 的經驗，甚至已經到了「不會 Spring、不談就業」的程度，因此學習 Spring Boot 已經是成為 Java 工程師的必備條件。 但是 Spring Boot 中所包含的技術非常多，對於剛入門的人來說，要從哪裡開始學起會是一個大問題，並且網路上的資料比較零碎，用東拼西湊的學習方式，也很難能夠真正的了解 Spring Boot 中的特性。 因此本書的目標在於幫助沒接觸過（甚至沒聽過）Spring Boot 的人，了解 Spring Boot 到底是什麼，並且能夠運用 Spring Boot 搭建一個簡易的後端系統。如果你打從心底想要從頭開始學習Spring Boot、或是你想了解業界目前最流行的 Spring Boot 的用法，那就跟著這本書一起，從零開始入門 Spring Boot 吧！ 【目標讀者】 ❏ 想學習 Spring Boot，但不知道從何入門 ❏ 看過 Spring Boot 的相關介紹，但不了解實際要如何運用 【閱讀完本書之後，你可以學到】 ❏ 了解什麼是 Spring Boot，以及如何運用 IntelliJ 這套軟體開發 Spring Boot 程式 ❏ 了解 Spring 框架的兩大特性 - IoC 和 AOP ❏ 了解 Spring MVC、Spring JDBC 的基本用法 ❏ 能夠運用 Spring Boot，實作出一個簡易的後端系統 【閱讀本書前，需具備的前置知識】 閱讀本書前，必須具備「Java 程式語言」和「MySQL 資料庫設計」的知識。 其中 Java 需要了解基本 Java 的語法，並且至少要知道「多型（polymorphism）」的概念，而 MySQL 則需要了解基本的 SQL 語法（Select、Update、Insert、Delete）的用法。 另外 Mac / Windows 皆可閱讀本書

With his vibrant, stylish art and spot-on visual storytelling, Chris Haughton turns to Antarctica for an irresistible ode to family bonds and awesome moms.“She’ll be back soon, won’t she?”“She sure will,” says Daddy Penguin.The sky may be dark over icy waters, but Mommy Penguin is off to catch some fish for dinner. As Daddy and Little Penguin watch in suspense, Mommy swims, jumps, and climbs up a slippery slope, barely avoiding a plunge back into the sea. Well done! There's just one more hurdle to overcome, past some grumpy, just-awakened seals, before she returns to her anxiously waiting family. With a nod to the fascinating nature of penguin parenting, this boldly illustrated adventure from the creator of Little Owl Lost and Oh No, George! will have little ones happily on the edge of their seats as they root for Mommy Penguin.

From Chris Haughton comes a funny, suspenseful celebration of mothers set against an atmospheric Antarctic backdrop. Mummy Penguin is off to find a fishy dinner for her family. She has to swim very fast, climb a slippery cliff – cu-crunch, cu-crunch, cu-crunch – and even tiptoe past some sleeping seals… Shh! All the while, Little Penguin looks on in awe and says: “Well done, Mummy Penguin!”The icy – and treacherous! – Antarctic landscapes are breathtaking in this funny and exciting celebration of all that mothers do, and all that mothers are.

MATCHES THE LATEST EXAM Let us supplement your AP classroom experience with this easy-to-follow study guide The immensely popular 5 Steps to a 5: AP Computer Science A guide has been updated for the 2021-22 school year and now contains: 3 full-length practice exams that reflect the latest examComprehensive overview of the AP Computer Science A exam formatHundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanationsTwo full sections devoted to algorithm writing and two levels of sample questions for each Java concept (basic and advanced)Proven strategies specific to each section of the test

Spring Boot不再是Java的專利，Kotlin也不再是Android的專屬語言。少了Java的笨重，除去Scala的複雜，用Kotlin開發後端又小又快又輕，熟悉Kotlin的你，再也不用羨慕Java使用者最愛的微服務，你也可以直接上手。 內容簡介本書介紹了Kotlin在Spring Boot微服務開發中的實作，並使用Kotlin作為開發語言，介紹了函數式程式設計思想、Kotlin的語法、Kotlin在常用中介軟體中的應用，以及其在微服務註冊中心、微服務設定中心、微服務閘道、Spring Cloud Alibaba、服務監控和服務鏈路監控方面的應用。本書舉出了詳細的實例程式和一個完整的部落格範例，可以幫助讀者使用Kotlin開發基於Spring Boot微服務的程式。 適合讀者閱讀本書需要具有一定的程式設計基礎，但入門門檻不高。因此，本書適合大學生、工程師等對使用Kotlin開發服務端程式有興趣的讀者閱讀。

This clever, funny picture book follows the everyday adventures of a bookstore cat, described with adjectives from A to Z.The bookstore cat is an adorable . . .bossy . . .cuddly cat.She is everything from intelligent and loyal to naughty and vocal! But most of all, the bookstore cat is a well-loved (and well-read) kitty. Follow her hilarious antics from A to Z through a day in her bustling, book-filled shop.

An unforgettable story about a girl whose search for a new beginning takes a hilarious and heartwrenchingly dire wrong turn.Newcomer Kammie Summers has fallen into a well during a (fake) initiation in

In the time before The Force Awakens, where is the Millennium Falcon?!Less than satisfied with a settled life, Han Solo lands on the idea of reclaiming the Falcon and returning to a life of adventure. The problem is, he can’t find it! After enlisting a less than enthusiastic Chewbacca, the duo embarks upon a quest to reclaim the greatest ship in the galaxy. Standing in their way are a laundry list of rogues who have staked a claim to the Millennium Falcon as well — like Ducain, the villainous scoundrel who stole it!COLLECTING: Star Wars: Hunt for the Falcon (2025) #1-5

In this magical sound book, we step into a snowy landscape where all the animals are getting ready for the big day. On each double-page spread there's a classic carol to hear, as well as a festive sound effect. From Santa soaring into the night sky to a brass band playing Christmas tunes, this book is a perfect way for young children to relish all the excitement and magic of the season.

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

The child can learn about the Moomins and play with the pretty wooden figures as they read the books. The high-quality figures are excellent for playing with and for decoration. Collect all Moominvalley Friends!- Solid quality- Good size for little hands- Well known and beloved characters- Cosy stories illustrated beautifully

A classic Farmyard Tales lift-the-flap Christmas book, with a fold-out advent calendar at the front and back.Join Poppy and Sam on Appletree Farm as they get ready for Christmas day. There are flaps to lift on every page of the story, as well as windows to open on the fold-out advent calendar at the front and back of the book.A perfect gift to count down to Christmas in the company of Poppy, Sam and their animal friends!

Caboose is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-ups from children’s book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth ChanEvery kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash—oh, the power!Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he’s first in line. There’s the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric’s line leader antics go too far, he’s banished to the back of the line. The very back of the line.Now that Cedric’s the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the “no, no, after you!” The possibilities are endless!"A chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." (Kirkus starred review)"Comically and intricately mapping a circuitous path through the playgroun

You'd better not tickle the puppy... because it just might bark if you do! Combining touchy-feely patches with sounds, this book is full of surprises for babies and toddlers to discover. As well as the puppy, there's a kitten, a guinea pig and a chinchilla to tickle, before all the pets get noisy together in the irresistible musical finale.

With Little Red Riding Hood leading the pack, Lucy Cousins retells three favorite fairy tales in all their original power, with a spare text and bold art exuding her cheerful wit. "Grandmother, what big teeth you have.""All the better to eat you with, my dear!" An impressively hungry (and soon-dispatched) wolf. A clever and well-housed little pig. Helpful neighbors feasting on the, well, vegetable of their labors. From best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins, here are three classic children's tales--"Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Enormous Turnip"--showcased together in one rousing volume. These well-loved stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins brings them to vivid life in a not-to-be-missed collection.

“Hikaru’s” sudden disappearance from the mountain has not gone unnoticed...and his presence in town has begun to raise suspicions as well. Spirits from the other side grow restless, while the people sensitive to them begin taking steps to uncover the truth. As Yoshiki continues to struggle with the true identity of “Hikaru,” he is reminded once again that his friend no longer shares his understanding of life and death―and that if you play with fire, someone is sure to get burned eventually...

A fun jigsaw featuring a clock with movable hands, with a book about how to tell the time.This appealing book and jigsaw is the perfect way to help children grow in confidence as they learn to tell the time. The brightly illustrated 100-piece jigsaw features familiar daily scenes such as getting up and having breakfast, as well as a clock face with movable hands that children can set to different times. The accompanying book explains different aspects of telling the time, from hours, minutes and seconds to digital and 24-hour clocks, in a clear and accessible way.

Chen Shui-bian is one of the most consequential -- and controversial -- politicians in Taiwan’s modern history. He broke the political grip of the ruling Kuomintang (Nationalist Party), winning the presidency in 2000 and paving the way for the first peaceful transfer of power to the opposition – the Democratic Progressive Party.But he was also convicted in four corruption-related criminal cases, and his actions inflicted great political harm on a young democracy. Ultimately, Chen will be remembered as the first president of Taiwan to be sentenced to jail.Chen’s intriguing story deserves retelling, and veteran journalist Osman Tseng is uniquely suited to the task. Tseng’s journalistic career spanned more than four decades with the Chinese language China Times as well as English media outlets, the China Post, and the China Economic News Service (CENS). This gave him a choice vantage point for observing Chen’s political ascent and the dramatic legal battles of his eventual downfall.◎代理經銷：

You'd better not tickle that cow... because it just might moo if you do! Babies and toddlers won't be able to resist touching the soft patches in this delightful novelty book to hear the farm animals come to life. As well as the cow, there's a hen, a pony and a goat to tickle, before all the animals get noisy at the same time in a musical finale that's guaranteed to get everyone dancing!

Barclay and his friends race to find a legendary beast in the Wilderlands before their enemy in this action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Wilderlore series. As the election for Grand Keeper looms closer, the villainous Audrian Keyes returns. He claims he has the secret to finding Navrashtya, the Legendary Beast of the Tundra who's been missing for centuries. And so a team of specialized Lore Keepers must undertake a desperate mission: find her first, no matter the cost. But the uncharted regions of the Tundra hold countless dangers, from the monstrous Beasts to the brutal cold, yet far more chilling mysteries await them out on the ice caps. Like why Navrashtya went missing in the first place. Or the truth behind this strange Lore that only Barclay can feel, whose power might very well save the mission--or doom it.

You'd better not tickle the dragon, because it might just roar if you do... but that soft patch is ever so tempting! This magical novelty book combines touchy-feely patches with sounds to create an irresistible treat for babies and toddlers. As well as the dragon, there's a troll, a sea monster and a griffon to be tickled, before they all join in with a foot-stomping musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing.

Lively illustrations by well-known artist and illustrator Kaley McKeanSupports science teaching in schoolsFirst in an exciting, bright new series of lift-the-flap books - 'How It Works'An ILLUMINATING introduction to the science of lightLift the flaps to discover what light is, where it comes from and how it works, from rainbows and reflections to lightyears and lasers. Then see light in action for yourself by trying out some simple home experiments.

An inspiring story perfect for little stargazers. Luna loves the sky and finding out about all the wonders she can see above her. But the villagers can't stop worrying about the mythical Sky Dragon – a fearsome creature who is said to dwell in the sky.Can Luna share her love of the sky and show the villagers that the Sky Dragon is nothing to be afraid of?Featuring real constellations as well as facts about the milky way, eclipses, comets and other astronomical delights. Luna and the Sky Dragon is a warm and playful story with lots to learn and talk about from Bethan Woollvin, the New York Times-bestselling creator of Little Red, I Can Catch a Monster and Three Little Vikings, and illustrator of Meet the Planets written by Caryl Hart.

When babies and toddlers touch the soft patches in this irresistible novelty book, the sea creatures come to life with hilarious and charming sounds. As well as tickling the shark, they can also tickle a dolphin, a sea lion and a seagull, before all the animals gather at the end for a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing!

Little children will love pressing the ten buttons in this charming book to hear the exciting world of trains come to life. From a steam train chugging over a viaduct to a logging train screeching around a bend in the icy forest, there are all kinds of busy trains to discover, as well as the different landscapes they travel through.