Unified Modeling Language User Guide

The Kung Fu series, a set of learning material on the Chinese language, is the product of collaborative efforts of experts from mainland China, Hong Kong and the U.S. It aims at providing texts and ex

The Tools of Government is the first professional guide to the principles and practices of public administration in an age when governments no longer provide many services--but arrange for others to d

An inspiring and comprehensive guide to art education.In this accessibly written guide for classroom and art teachers as well as parents, Nancy Beal shows how to release children's marvelous gifts of

For Greek myth fans, those who can’t get enough of the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, and readers who have aged out of Rick Riordan, this classroom staple and mythology classic is perfect for learning about the ancient myths! The heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology come alive in this exciting collection of retellings of the ancient myths that includes tales of Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, and many more. Written in simple, direct language, Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths is an accessible and entertaining guide to the Greek myths and their players, following fearless heroes as they battle epic beasts under the eyes of the mighty immortals who rule them. From mortal warriors like Perseus and his impossible task of slaying the monstrous Medusa, to Zeus, the king of the Gods whose thunderbolts can shake the earth, to the minotaur, a gruesome beast, half-man and half-bull, who destroys young victims that are sacrificed to his terrifying power, this world is one of ma

Written by the most knowledgeable Oracle JDeveloper author team in the worldThis Oracle Press guide shows how to build Web applications using the Fusion Middleware development tool, Oracle JDeveloper.

A quick-and-easy path to the language confidence you need to do business in China In the global market, you need to be able to say more than just “hello” in another language. You need to talk about m

Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, published between 1776 and 1788, is the undisputed masterpiece of English historical writing which can only perish with the language itself. Its length a

Develop the language skills and test-taking strategies you need for higher test scores. Get the most out of your TOEFL study time with this thoroughly revised, up-to-date course, featuring:Helpful Inf

This guide shows how to transform fabric into 3-dimensional images. Nine professional fabric sculptors demonstrate one project, each illustrating their own approach and method to create images from fa

In Experience and Judgment, Husserl explores the problems of contemporary philosophy of language and the constitution of logical forms. He argues that, even at its most abstract, logic demands an unde

Red guard's van at the back. Orange petrol tanker next. Yellow grain hopper... Stunningly simply in concept, design and language, Freight Train is a perfect book for introducing very young children to

Learning Chinese Language and Culture is an intermediate-level textbook intended to be used throughout the entire school year and designed mainly for students who have completed introductory courses o

This title prepares students for studies in IBMYP Chinese Language A / IGCSE 1st Language, enabling a smooth transition to the IBDP. This effectively familiarizes students with the text types covered

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 constitutes selected papers from the lectures given at the workshops held in conjunction with the User Modeling, Adaptation and Personalization Conference, UMAP 2011, Girona, Spain, in July

System developers have used modeling languages for decades to specify, visualize, construct, and document systems. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is one of those languages. UML makes it possible

A non-technical introduction to the Unified Modeling Language (UML), the standard graphical notation for modeling the elements, structure, and behaviors, or object-oriented software systems. The autho

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.

This new edition of the award-winningTheBrain Bookuses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain.CGI artworks and MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify complex processes, such as how nerves transmit signals and how memories are laid down and recalled. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain, such as what it means to be conscious and what happens in the brain when we're asleep.Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its fourth edition, The Brain Book draws on the latest information to provide a fascinating guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers.

Play a fierce game of Would You Rather in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather fish with a Black Bear or hunt with a Black Mamba? Let's find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans.Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales.As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire.With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

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!

要掌握好英語，學好Grammar是鞏固基礎的不二法門。 本書根據香港教育局課程發展署發佈的English Language Education《Curriculum Guide(Primary 1-Secondary 6)》中有關Grammar的學習目標部分編寫，涵括了在小學學習階段(Key Stage1-2)中，預期能從學校課程學習及運用到的語文項目。適合小學二至五年級階段使用。 書中共有21篇以圖解方式教授的英文文法和句式教程，有趣、易學、易明，已覆蓋小學階段要達到的絕大部分學習目標，並精心設計了70組應用練習，配合每篇教程，分為較淺的「文法加油站」和較深的「挑戰站」，以供不同程度的學生隨時以實習提升水平，為學習英文打好全面堅實的基礎。本書特色：✅ 圖解學習——以生動插圖幫助學生理解抽象的文法概念，使學習更有趣、更直觀。✅ 本地化內容——根據香港小學生的學習需求設計，符合本地學校的課程要求。✅ 循序漸進——從基礎到進階，涵蓋現在式、過去式和將來式的進行中及已完成的完整用法，無論肯定句、否定句或問句都能應用自如。✅ 實用例句——結合日常生活場景，讓學生學會在真實語境中運用英語。✅ 豐富練習——每章設練習題(附答案)，讓學生即學即用，加強記憶。✅ 自學文法——適合小學生自行學習，也可作為家長或老師的輔助教材。

Carefully crafted using accessible language, repetition, sight words, and charming illustrations, Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox books are a terrific choice for emerging readers and their caretakers. These active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and loveable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.Perfect for introducing new readers to mischievous Fox’s adventures, this set includes five My First I Can Read Fox books (including three Geisel Award winners): Fox the TigerFox is LateFox versus WinterFox at NightFox Has a ProblemWith all five books tucked into one sturdy box, this is an excellent choice to jumpstart your Fox collection!

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.

本書採用創新且實用的教學策略，巧妙融合理論基礎與實踐應用，深入剖析自然語言處理(Natural Language Processing，NLP)領域的新進展，以及大語言模型(Large Language Model，LLM)的原理。書中不僅系統闡述了?LLM?的理論基礎，還通過實際項目案例展示了如何將這些模型應用於構建RAG系統。本書遵循由淺入深的路徑，從LLM的基礎知識入手，詳細闡釋了模型的訓練流程，並深入探討了如何利用提示技術與模型進行高效交互。書中還重點介紹了兩個在業界得到廣泛認可的框架—LlamaIndex和LangChain，它們是開發RAG應用的強大工具。書中的項目案例不僅為讀者提供了寶貴的實踐經驗，也能夠加深讀者對相關概念的理解和應用。此外，書中進一步探討了包括智能體和微調在內的高級技術，這些技術能夠顯著提升問答系統的性能。

本期專題 華語語系研究再出發：混語、跨界、多聲交響專題論文001意外的先驅 －冷戰時期的文學調查、讀本政治與華語教學 Accidental Pioneer: Literary Surveys, the Politics of Readers, and Chinese Language Pedagogy during the Cold War 陳柏旭 Chen Po-His039從語言使用和心智系統探討台灣跨語世代 A Study of Taiwan’s Translingual Generation through Language Use and Mental Systems 林映彤 Lin Ying-Tung 、 詹斯閔 Chan Szu-Min075文學紀錄片《櫻之聲》的（非）跨語敘事 －論黃明川的史家角色與作者位置 The (Non) Translingual Narrative of the Literary Documentary Sound of Sakura: On Huang Ming-Chuan’s Role as a Historian and his Author Position 陳允元Chen Yun-Yuan113從詩句到詩行 －楊牧的迴行意識與定行詩節 From Verse to Line: Enjambement Consciousness and Fixed-Line Stanzas in Yang-Mu’s Poetry 林宇軒Lin Yu-Hsuan一般論文155論季麒光台灣園林書寫的時代意義與美學意涵 －以雷蒙・威廉斯「感覺結構」為主要進路之考察On the Temporal Significance and Aesthetic Dimensions of Chi Ch’i-kuang’s Writings on Taiwanese Garden: A Study through Raymond Williams’ “Structure(s) of Feelings” 王建國Wang Chien-Kuo199正眼看世界 －日治台灣新舊文學論戰帶動的時空認知變化 Facing the World with Observation: Chronotopic Transformations Driven by the New-Ol

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!

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

Learn all about ladybirds in this new Maisy's Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Join Maisy as she gets to know lovely ladybirds! This cheerful board book introduces little ones to everyone's favourite insect and gives practical ideas about what you can do to help the ladybirds in your garden or local park. Open out the final scene to go ladybird-spotting with Maisy and friends! Maisy's Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun, final open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Learn all about fantastic frogs in this new Maisy’s Planet book, with a fun open-out finale!Hop along with Maisy as she finds out about fantastic frogs (and terrific toads too)! Discover their incredible life cycles and how they change from tiny tadpoles to fully grown frogs. Learn what they need, the places they live and the amazing sounds they make (ribbit, ribbit!). Open out the final scene to go pond dipping with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months.Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread. Love our planet with Maisy!

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

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! The midterm exams--with stella stars and tonitrus bolts on the line--are over. Did Anya's hard work studying classical language pay off? Also, in hopes of advancing her plan B at the class gala, Anya asks Damian to be her dance partner!

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.

與絕對真理〈MASTER RULE〉‧語彙〈LANGUAGE〉之戰終於分出勝負！進行多次語言接龍，最後勝出的是誰？後來，風子他們的任務是搞定偶像！在那裡遇見了出人意料的人物？召集否定者的行動也相當順利！超越艱困的命運，跟所有否定者打造出最棒的未來吧

Learn by Sticker: Word Study combines the most powerful features of two best-selling series (Paint by Sticker Kids® and Brain Quest®) into one, fun curriculum-based resource. This activity-packed sticker book for children ages 7 and up provides phonics, vocabulary, and grammar practice while creating images of ten dazzling mythical creatures. In Learn by Sticker: Word Study, kids apply third grade-level phonics and language arts concepts (including prefixes and suffixes, contractions, plural nouns, synonyms and antonyms, and more) to complete, write, or find words.They then use the answers to determine where to place each sticker to create images of ten mythical creatures. Plus, the back of each sticker page contains fun, critical thinking-based word study activities like word searches, riddles, crossword puzzles, and more.

人氣YT創作者、完美演繹台語歌的美國女孩「Tristan H. 崔璀璨」感動推薦！"Mandarin might open doors, but Taiwanese opens arms."「中文能打開大門，但台語才能打開人心。」"This book is more than a language guide —It’s an invitation to understand Taiwan more deeply."「這本書不只是語言學習指南，更是一張邀請你走進台灣文化的門票。」在台灣會說中文還不夠，你是否曾在街頭、夜市、或小吃攤前聽到熟悉卻又陌生的台語？這本書正是為你而寫！Whether you're visiting, working, or settling in Taiwan, this book helps you unlock the secrets of real local life—through Taiwanese.輕鬆學會100個最實用的台語詞語與短語！Learn 100 of the most practical Taiwanese words and phrases.具備基礎級以上的中文學習者都能輕鬆學習！Anyone with a basic level of Chinese language proficiency should find this book accessible.台灣是個多語社會，除了華語之外，台語一直是使用人口最多的語言之一。這本書是為了來台旅遊、工作或定居的外籍人士、移工、新住民，以及想教外國友人台語的台灣人而寫的。台語在台灣社會中與華語交織，是日常生活中不可忽略的一部分，無論是在夜市買東西，還是在電視劇、新聞中，都會接觸到台語。然而市面上針對外國人學習台語的書籍相對稀少，而且許多台語教材都以華語為教學語言，對於不熟悉漢字的學習者來說可能有困難。因此，本書以華語、英語雙語呈現，並且特別設計以漢語拼音標註台語，選擇日常生活中經常使用的台語詞彙和短語，搭配具體場景的例句，讓學習者能夠立即活用。Taiwan is a multilingual society. Besides Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese is one of the most widely spoken languages. T

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