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A timely and uplifting picture book about overcoming worries with mindfulness techniques in an accessible and imaginative form for 3+ readers.When a little girl can't sleep because her head is full of worries, she takes a deep breath – a rainbow breath – and travels across all the colours of the rainbow, counting to ten as she breathes. Join her on this vibrant journey and dive into indigo seas, leap into a sparkling blue sky, race with orange tigers before finally settling down to sleep in a red poppy field.The perfect bedtime book for helping little ones calm their fears and help them get to sleep.

An uplifting celebration of wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith.A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the wildness all around her. She sees secrets in the stars and stories in the earth. But one day she moves to the city. Surrounded by tall, grey buildings, she feels disconnected and alone. She has lost her wild. Or has she? Maybe she will find wildness where she least expects it...

在一場大雨的倫敦夜晚，Penny 跟爸爸走進了地鐵，在擁擠的地鐵車廂中，Penny似乎發現了一條老虎的尾巴、一隻老虎的爪子，看起來根本就是一隻大老虎在車廂裡，可是不管怎麼跟爸爸說，爸爸只是淡淡的跟她說：就只是有個人帶著虎斑條紋的手套罷了！並笑著說Penny有著很豐富的想像力。這時當地鐵到站，因為小男孩的小兔娃掉到了地上，這時穿著大衣，留著條紋尾巴與帶著虎斑條紋手套的神秘客從座位上用力一躍，就像Penny想的一樣，居然就是一隻大老虎啊！於是Penny跟老虎，一段出乎意料的友情就此展開…透過Philip Ardagh 與 David Melling 以輕巧押韻的文字和活潑的畫風，讓孩子天馬行空，營造出極具魅力的閱讀體驗，非常適合在伴讀時邀請孩子大聲朗讀。By Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winner, Philip Ardagh, and 5-million copy bestselling Hugless Douglas creator, David MellingIs Penny the only one who sees the tiger on the subway train? An imaginative child and her daddy have a very different experience in this tale told in lively verse and bright, expressive illustrations.The train car stopped and, with a seat now free,Penny sat on Daddy’s knee . . .while the tiger, in his neat disguise,watched Penny with his tigery eyes.One rainy night, Penny and her daddy take an underground train packed with passengers. As they stand in the crowded car, Penny can’t believe what she’s seeing. A tiger’s tail? A tiger’s paw! No, that’

《Epic FACTopia!》串連400則驚奇事實，涵蓋冒險高手、挑戰極限的特技、世界紀錄、奇異天氣、極限運動、特別的動物等主題，內容彼此以意想不到的方式相連。你將體驗在火山中用餐、穿越鯊魚環伺的水上滑道；認識價值九千七百萬美元的貓、會衝浪的山羊，以及從太空跳傘的特技高手。全書設有多重探索路徑，搭配幽默插畫與攝影，並由《大英百科全書》專家驗證，是啟發孩子探索世界的知識冒險書。📖 亮點★ 400則極限與奇聞主題知識★ 多路徑閱讀設計，探索更自由★ 圖文結合，視覺與內容同樣精彩Follow the trail of 400 epic facts!Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about daredevils, death-defying stunts, world records, wacky weather, extreme sports, unusual animals, and so much more—all of which are connected in fun and unexpected ways.On this epic fact-trail, you will dine inside a volcano and waterslide through a shark-filled lagoon. You will meet a cat worth $97 million, a goat who can ride a surfboard, and a daredevil who skydived from space. And there isn’t just one path through these facts—follow detours along the way to see where your curiosity will take you!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopedia Britannica, Epic FACTopia! uncovers some of the

全彩圖像版！艾文擅長與人相處，潔西數學一把罩，卻不太懂人際關係。暑假最後五天，兄妹倆各自開起檸檬攤，展開一場誰賣得多、誰更厲害的比拚。這場「生意戰爭」，也悄悄改變了他們的關係。The first book in the beloved Lemonade War series—a clever blend of humor, math wizardry, and business know-how—has sold more than 1.5 million copies and is now available as a full-color graphic novel.Legions of kids have grown up reading the Lemonade War series. Now, for the first time, fans of all ages can experience the beloved story as never before, in a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel.Evan Treski is people smart. He’s good at talking to people, even grown-ups.His younger sister, Jessie, on the other hand, is math smart—but not especially good at understanding people. She knows that feelings are her weakest subject.With just five days left of summer vacation, Evan and Jessie launch an all-out war to see who can sell the most lemonade before school starts. As the battleground heats up, there really is no telling who will win—and, even more important, if their fight will ever end.“A classic sib

:Introduction to Computers in the AI Era🏆 經典暢銷教科書，導入AI，全新改版！⭐ 提供用書教師相關的教學資源資訊科技的不斷創新，人工智慧的大放異彩，ChatGPT的橫空出世，以及雲端運算、大數據、區塊鏈、5G與物聯網的應用呈現爆炸性的成長，這股趨勢不僅改變了人們的生活習慣，也改變了人們的學習模式與工作型態。針對這些變革，本書除了涵蓋資訊科學的核心知識與實務應用，更將下列熱門的主題融入適當的章節，無論您是剛進入大學的新生、準備參加碩士班考試或國家考試的人士，本書都可以為您的學習與職涯奠定扎實的學理基礎，並掌握最新的資訊發展趨勢：■ 人工智慧、AI PC、AI伺服器、CPU vs. GPU vs. NPU、機器學習、深度學習、神經元、神經網路、前饋神經網路 (FNN)、卷積神經網路 (CNN)、循環神經網路 (RNN)、生成式AI、生成對抗網路 (GAN)、擴散模型、Transformer模型、大型語言模型 (LLM)、ChatGPT、Copilot、Midjourney、自然語言處理、電腦視覺、自駕車、機器人、仿生機器人。■ 量子電腦。■ 虛擬實境 (VR)、擴增實境 (AR)、混合實境 (MR)、延展實境 (XR)。■ 物聯網 (IoT)、智慧物聯網 (AIoT)、工業物聯網 (IIoT)、智慧城市、智慧交通、智慧家庭。■ 區塊鏈、加密貨幣、冷熱錢包。■ 網路霸凌、灌爆臉書、人肉搜索、網路公審、公布監視器畫面、散布假新聞、使用深偽 (deepfake) 技術製造假影片等行為的法律責任，歐盟人工智慧法案、AI訓練模型是否侵權，以及AI創作是否受著作權法保護。⭐ 多元特色豐富圖表：透過拍攝精緻的產品照片及豐富圖表，提升學生的理解程度。資訊部落：透過資訊部落，對其它專業的技術或議題做進一步的討論。隨堂練習：透過隨堂練習，讓學生即刻驗證在課堂上學習的知識。本章回顧：各章末提供簡短摘要，幫助學生快速回顧內容。學習評量：各章末提供學習評量，檢測學生的學習成效或做為課後作業之用。

從賭場巔峰到監獄低谷，人生是一場真正的豪賭！他是連勝長達36年、美國有史以來最成功的體育博彩玩家，也是最臭名昭彰、淨資產突破1億美元的博奕教皇。在勝負一線間遊走，在風險中獲取財富，揭示了賭徒與投資者們夢寐以求的祕密。從賭場巔峰到監獄低谷，人生是一場真正的豪賭！他是連勝長達36年、美國有史以來最成功的體育博彩玩家，也是最臭名昭彰、淨資產突破1億美元的博奕教皇。在勝負一線間遊走，在風險中獲取財富，揭示了賭徒與投資者們夢寐以求的祕密。★美國亞馬遜暢銷書，運動類和致富傳記類排行榜Top 1和Top 3★全球運彩界傳奇人物的首本自傳，媲美瑞‧達利歐（Ray Dalio）的《原則》和菲爾‧奈特（Phil Knight）的《跑出全世界的人》。 「華特斯是一位企業家、慈善家，但最重要的是，他是一位冒險家。他的新書《天生賭徒》回顧了自己精彩絕倫的人生，也揭露了政府對他發起的內線交易指控中許多令人不安的內幕。這本書讓人得以一窺這位當代最傳奇的賭徒與創業家的成功、失敗與重生之路。他坦率地分享自己一路走來的缺點與錯誤，同時揭示他如何打造出橫跨房地產、高爾夫球場與汽車經銷的驚人事業——當然，還有賭博。」─—《富比士》（Forbes） 「這本書將成為體育博彩聖經！」——派特．麥克菲（Pat McAfee），《派特．麥克菲秀》（The Pat McAfee Show） 「一本引人深思的讀物……華特斯是一位性格鮮明、充滿傳奇色彩的人物，讓人忍不住想和他一起坐下來喝杯啤酒。讀這本書，也許就是最接近那種體驗的方式了。」——《體育畫報》（Sports Illustrated） 「他是體育博彩界的麥克．喬丹！」——維加斯統計與資訊網 (VSiN) 「比利・華特斯，也許是全世界最臭名昭著的運動賭徒……最近出版了一本辛辣十足的新書……書中描述了華特斯驚險刺激又邊緣遊走的一生，從肯塔基州出身貧苦、身無分文，一路成為曾經掌管每年超過 10 億美元投注金額的大咖……書中揭露的細節，簡直令人瞠目結舌。」——《華爾街日報》(Wall Street Journal) 如果說，投資是一場對資訊與風險的博弈，那麼比利．華特斯，就是把這件事做到極致的人。他不是分析師，不是避險基金經理人，也不是學院派的金融專家。他是——史上最成功的職業運動賭徒，一個將下注視為資產配置，把讓分盤當成市場波動，並靠紀律與數據穩穩贏過99

On the advanced knowledge economy, which perpetuates patterns of discrimination and exclusion, and the threat of climate change devastation for both human and nonhuman entities.Robots designed to care for people and neglected landscapes of digital trash. The promise of synthetic biology and the panic of living on a dying planet. Wonderful feats of intelligence and systemic acts of violence. Exhilaration and exhaustion. Rosi Braidotti argues that we must think about these apparent contradictions all together in order to make differences that actually matter.Posthuman Knowledge and the Critical Posthumanitiesoscillates between evocations and transections of contemporary conditions, for which Braidotti offers what she calls the “posthuman convergence” as a new paradigm for situating and navigating their problems and possibilities. Reflecting on the knotted situation of the academic humanities, cognitive capitalism, and advanced climate change, she delivers an intersectional critique of hu

Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry.Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to betheMargaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this jo

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends, and just a little bit of magic.Brought to life in vivid graphic novel form, The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to read their book.Whether the adventure is out of this world or a little bit closer to home, they are always fun when you have your friends to help you along the way.With three short stories inside, children will enjoy dipping in and out of this world without having to commit to a longer read. As a bonus, there are three shorter one-page comic strips between each story that contain little life lessons or ‘floofisms’.Perfect for your newly independent or reluctant reader, they will love escaping into this immersive wo

From a snorting pig to a crowing cockerel, every animal on the farm thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

本書以漫畫形式呈現恐龍發現的關鍵歷史與趣聞：從瑪麗‧安寧在海岸撿到的第一塊化石，到美國古生物學家間轟轟烈烈的「化石大戰」，甚至還有恐龍「Sue」名字的由來。由 Paul Mason 編寫、Jess Bradley 繪圖，內容充滿趣味，卻也具備科學深度，並由古生物學家 Dr Dave Hone 擔任顧問審定。除了漫畫劇情，每章節還設有專題頁，補充恐龍與化石研究的核心知識，讓孩子在笑聲中學會觀察與批判性思考。適合7歲以上對恐龍好奇的孩子閱讀。An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips.Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series o

本書以趣味十足的漫畫形式，介紹人類探索太空的精采歷程，從登月任務到火星探測車、從太空生活的小插曲到發現意外現象的瞬間，每一則都令人會心一笑又忍不住想一探究竟。由科普作家 Paul Mason 撰文、Jess Bradley 繪圖，配合英國國家太空中心專家審訂，內容兼具科學性與娛樂性。書中不僅用漫畫吸引讀者，也穿插主題延伸頁，深入解釋相關知識，讓孩子了解太空探索背後的挑戰與錯誤帶來的學習。適合7歲以上孩子，也很適合作為自然科學課外補充。An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips.Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes. It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic

《Prisoners of Geography》是理解當代國際局勢的重要入門經典。作者 Tim Marshall 以清晰易懂的筆法，帶讀者從地理條件出發，重新思考國家權力、戰爭衝突與全球戰略。全新增訂版結合近十年重大變局，涵蓋俄烏戰爭、中東衝突、中國與台灣、印太局勢、歐洲防務、日本再武裝、非洲角力與印度崛起等議題。透過地圖、歷史與現實政治的交織，地理從未退出歷史舞台，反而始終深刻限制並形塑各國領導人的選擇。適合想快速掌握世界脈動與地緣政治關鍵脈絡的讀者。THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015.‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine.’ — Evening StandardPrisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what’s happening in the news today, from China’s ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture.This completely revised and updated editi

「彼得．霍普克開創了獨具一格的中亞諜報書寫體裁，他筆下的故事扣人心弦，極具吸引力。」——英國《觀察家報》英國知名諜報作家，繼暢銷作《帝國的野心》後又一力作深入揭露第一次世界大戰中，不為人知的中亞戰場大英帝國＋俄羅斯帝國vs德意志帝國＋鄂圖曼帝國近代中亞的地緣政治格局，來自百年前強權競逐的陰謀與衝突一九一四年，歐洲大陸戰火蔓延，中亞卻成為另一場隱密戰爭的核心。為何德國與鄂圖曼帝國選擇在此策動聖戰？英國與俄羅斯又如何在這場情報角力中奮力防守？這場不為人知的諜報暗戰，如何影響今日的國際格局？《帝國的密令》是《帝國的野心》（The Great Game）的續集，延續彼德．霍普克對大英帝國在中亞情報戰的剖析，本書深入描寫第一次世界大戰期間，德國與鄂圖曼帝國策動聖戰，以瓦解英國與俄羅斯的勢力。一九一四年，德國試圖煽動印度與中亞的反英運動，意圖撼動英屬印度的統治根基，並在東方建立強盛的日耳曼帝國。同時，鄂圖曼帝國希望藉由伊斯蘭團結號召當地穆斯林，擴展勢力範圍，使中亞成為其新的權力核心。在這場情報角力中，英、德、俄、土耳其的諜報機關爭奪情報主導權，隱密戰線上的較量與軍事戰場上的廝殺同樣激烈。德國策劃進攻英屬印度，試圖使其殖民體系土崩瓦解；鄂圖曼帝國則透過「泛伊斯蘭主義」鼓動中亞各地反抗西方殖民統治；俄羅斯伺機控制伊斯坦堡，奪取鄂圖曼的戰略命脈；而英國則不惜動員龐大的情報網絡，在東波斯、阿富汗等地建立防線，並扶植親英政權，以確保大英帝國的穩定。本書揭露一戰期間最具代表性的情報行動，如「德國版勞倫斯」威廉．瓦思穆斯（Wilhelm Wassmuss）在波斯地區煽動部落起義，使英軍補給線陷入癱瘓；英國間諜弗雷德里克．貝利（Frederick M. Bailey）則在布爾什維克的嚴密監視下，偽裝成蘇聯軍官成功逃離高加索，帶回關鍵情報。此外，英國特工在印度破獲德國間諜網，阻止了一場可能引發大規模動亂的反英行動。這些錯綜複雜的情報戰，不僅塑造了一戰時期中亞的戰略情勢，也深刻影響了後世的地緣政治格局。英國《觀察家報》盛讚：「透過這本書，霍普克開創了獨具一格的中亞諜報書寫體裁，他筆下的故事扣人心弦，極具吸引力。」《帝國的密令》不僅延續《帝國的野心》中精彩的敘事風格，更進一步挖掘被遺忘的歷史檔案，重現一場充滿陰謀與背叛的諜報暗戰。本書不僅對一戰中亞戰場有深入的剖析，也為當前國際局勢提供深遠的歷史視角

故事從一份悄悄留下的手繪地圖集開始：一位即將搬家的孩子，為下一位住進這個家的孩子，細細標記出學校、街道、房間配置與日常風景。這些地圖不只是方向指引，也保存了生活的痕跡——萬聖節裝飾最熱鬧的街角、買麵包與畫畫材料的店、床該放在天窗下的理由。當搬家卡車交錯而過，這本地圖書自然地完成了傳遞。圖像充滿細節，為「離開」與「抵達」同時留下空間，提醒孩子：舊家的記憶與新家的想像，值得同樣被珍惜。A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for KidsOne of Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best BooksA BookPage Best Book of the YearAn NPR "Books We Love" SelectionBefore moving away, a young cartographer leaves some guidance behind about his old home for the child about to make it their new one. What if you moved to a new place and found a hand-drawn local guidebook, left there just for you? In A Book of Maps for You, an artistic young person gives just such a gift. He's crafted and annotated maps of his neighborhood, school, and house; no slide, orange tree, or chicken coop left uncharted. He points out the best Halloween decorations, school lunches, and local stops for baked goods, books, or art supplies. He shows the best place to put yo

A gorgeously illustrated and inspiring picture book about confidently navigating "in-between" times and places in life.The perfect gift for grads of all ages and fans ofI Wish You MoreandOh, the Places You’ll Go!Sometimes you know just where you are going. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you find yourself in an in-between place. A place that is neither here nor there. A place where you can go up or down, left or right. So how do you know which way to go?Poetic and reassuring,In-Between Placesreminds us that sometimes we just need to take a leap to land exactly where we’re meant to be.BUILDING CONFIDENCE: Inspiring text and vibrant illustrations will encourage readers to meet new experiences with an open mind and confidently take on any challenges that come their way.GREAT GIFT BOOK: Uplifting and visually enchanting, this is an ideal present to encourage graduates of any age to leap into new beginnings and uplift any reader who finds themselves navigating an in-between time.Perfect for:

The second full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). Perfect for attracting new readers and satisfying the legions of Warriors fans!Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that might be better left hidden. In the heat of a blazing summer, Fireheart struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who is a shell of her former self. And as the forest gets hotter and hotter, every cat braces for the coming storm....Ever since the first

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

One of Britain's most popular artist presents a brilliantly original format that young children will delight in time and again.It's Mr Wizard's birthday and all of his magical friends have come to visit. Each one has brought him a special present, but what's inside? Open the flap on each spread to unwrap his gifts in one of two different ways that will transform his presents and surprise him with either a lovely treat or a mischievous trick! Will it be a mug that turns into a slug? Or snapping crocs that turn into snazzy socks? With hilarious rhymes to discover inside this innovative new novelty book from Nick Sharratt, this ingenious interactive picture book will have young readers calling out, "Again! Again! Again!"

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror.Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untravelled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch.A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritanc

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.From a young age, little Harry loved singing and performing, and he sparked joy in the hearts of his audience. Starring in his school’s play, he felt right at home! As a teenager he sang in a group with friends and worked in a bakery at the weekends.When he auditioned to sing on a TV talent competition, he got a place in the boy band One Direction. Although they didn’t win the show, they won millions of fans. Together the boys had huge hits and were adored by people all across the world. The time came for Harry to embark on his solo career, and when he stepped out onto the stage on his own, he became a true superstar. His albums have reached the top of the charts and he has won award after award.As well as his singing career, Harry has tried his hand at acting, modelling, presenting TV shows, and he has even created an inclusive cosmetics range. And, through his heartfelt lyrics, daring fashion, and a

十二歲的 Ciara 住在一個禁止魔法的小村莊，卻意外念出一段古老咒語，召喚出一隻真正的龍──還是脾氣不太好的那種。這隻名叫 Scorch 的龍，似乎知道許多失傳的魔法知識，甚至願意幫她拯救被帝國關押的母親。Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One 用跳脫常規的旁白、滿滿笑點與冒險場景，帶出一段關於勇氣、友情與顛覆命運的旅程，是喜歡幽默奇幻的讀者不可錯過的新選擇。In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother. STOP. Don't read any further. There are magic spells in this book, and the Emperor has forbidden anyone from learning magic, because it's way too dangerous! If you try one of the spells, any number of terrible things might happen (or so the Emperor says). Don't be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She's obviously doomed. And don't listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won't h

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

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator MariajoIlustrajo.Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have story for children and families. From the award-winning creator of I Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt story about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships.Mr. Rabbit lives alone, and you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening—but sometimes, it can get a little too quiet . . .Luckily, spring has arrived, and that means Mr. Rabbit can plant his favorite vegetable—carrots!With some love, sunshine, and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr. Rabbit spots something unusual—a wiggling carrot top! He pulls and pulls, and out pops a walking, talking carrot.Car

本研究以後山地區的宜蘭縣、花連縣、台東縣三個區域，作為田野調查研究場域。深入探討臺灣東部地區媽祖信仰的傳播與發展、主祀神源流與媽祖神蹟傳說的歷史背景，附設組織的成立以及信眾的遷徙、聚合，社會所提供相應的可能條件等主題。藉此瞭解臺灣東、西部地區，媽祖信仰所存在的相應關係與質變成因。後山漢族人的移墾、播遷過程的歷史，涉及政治操控、社會變遷、自然環境的阻隔，以及天然災害的衝擊。後山媽祖信仰得以移播，與此有著緊密的連結關係。廟宇碑碣刻文提供媽祖神像，及其香火緣起的探源佐證。田野證實後山媽祖信仰的傳播及發展，無法離開移民和墾民的直接或間接關係。媽祖顯聖的神蹟、傳說與故事是神聖的表意，與民眾生活的現實需求相關聯。因時空的差異與族群各自不同的背景，會產生不同的解讀、感受或認知。靈應事蹟的內容，從重視個人生命到社區整體生態的保護，媽祖神蹟有了敘述上的轉變。禮物交換關係，揭示廟宇間的往來、子母廟分香或分靈、神將會的交陪等機制，表面上是「禮物」，骨子裡卻是「交換」。「給予」與「收取」都是義務，拒絕禮物「無異於宣戰，是一種斷絕友誼和交往的表示」。The present study aims at exploring the spread and development of Mazu beliefs in eastern Taiwan. To serve this purpose, the study includes in-depth discussion on the following themes: (1) the origin of the main worship god, the statue, and the historical background of the legend of Mazu's miracles, (2) the establishment of affiliated organizations, the migration and aggregation of the believers, and (3) the interaction with the social contexts. Three areas of Yilan, Hualian, and Taitung are selected as the sites of this fiel

Meet the Armoursmith. He’s a hardworking, adventurous smithy who spends his days crafting cool weapons and armour.Build your Armoursmith minifigure and kit him out with his sword and other accessories, before completing the puzzles, reading the comics and finding out all about his life in the LEGO® Minecraft® Universe!LEGO, the LEGO logo and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group.©2024 The LEGO Group.© 2024 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo and the Creeper logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

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

內容簡介:🏆 Amazone 讀者5星好評 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆 微軟前總經理Shelia Gulati、Hugging Face首席倫理長 Giada Pistilli等業界領袖一致推薦！「本書平衡了開源模型和閉源模型的潛力，鉅細靡遺地帶你瞭解和使用LLM，縮短理論概念和實際應用之間的距離。」—— Giada Pistilli ，Hugging Face 首席倫理長「Ozdemir 的這本書為讀者破除重重迷霧，說明LLM 革命的起源，以及未來的發展方向。他將複雜主題拆解為實用的說明，和容易理解的範例程式。」--Shelia Gulati, 微軟前總經理，Tola Capital現任常務董事「本書是令人耳目一新並引發靈感的學習資源，充滿了實用的指導和清楚的講解，幫助你更瞭解這個奇妙的新領域。」—PETE HUANG, author of The Neuron🎯 想深入掌握LLM核心技術 🎯 想成為生成式AI應用的開發者🎯 想在真實場景運用LLM解決問題那你絕對不能錯過本書！大型語言模型正以驚人的速度改變我們的工作與生活。無論是開發者、企業領袖，還是對AI有興趣的學習者，本書將引領你踏入這個革命性的領域。🚩 完整拆解LLM核心技術— 從預訓練到微調，帶你輕鬆掌握關鍵概念原理。🚩 實例操作直擊應用— 透過真實案例場景，運用最新工具和技術，快速上手專案開發。🚩 開源與商用模型全解析— 精選LLM工具與資源，選擇最適切的解決方案。這本實用的指南將逐步指導你在專案和產品中大規模地使用LLM。Llama 3、Claude 3與GPT等大型語言模型（LLM）已展示驚人的實力，但它們的規模和複雜度，卻讓很多從業者望而卻步。創新的資料科學家暨AI企業家Sinan Ozdemir在本書第二版為你排除這些障礙，教你如何使用、整合和部署LLM來解決實際的問題。Ozdemir把入門所需的知識整合起來，即使是沒有直接用過LLM的讀者也能輕鬆上手，本書內容包括逐步引導、最佳做法、真實案例研究、動手練習…等。在過程中，他也會分享關於LLM內部動作的見解，以協助你優化模型的選擇、資料格式、提示工程、微調效能…等。本書的網站提供許多資源，包括範例資料集，以及使用各種開源和閉源LLM的最新程式碼，那些LLM來自OpenAI（GPT-4與GPT-3.5）、Google（BERT、T5與Gemini

POPE FRANCIS' DEBUT MEMOIR · A moving, deeply human account of the life and legacy of one of the bravest and most visionary leaders in modern history—A must read for all generations in a world yearning for hope and changeFor the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today.An extraordinary personal and historical journey,Lifeis the story of aman and a world in dramatic change. A champion for the oppressed and marginalized—and the future of our planet—Pope Francis has inspired all of us to take action to alter the course of history toward a more loving and humane trajectory.With eloquence, passion, and humility, Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past eight decades. The book opens with three-year-old Jorge in the kitchen with his mother in Argent

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

“Hikaru’s” unexpectedly violent encounter with the mysterious hamster-toting Tanaka only worsens his already weakened condition. Without knowing Tanaka’s intentions, the boys must act quickly to uncover the mountain’s secrets. Investigating the Indou family’s “sin” will be difficult now that Hikaru’s dad has passed, but they may be able to get some answers out of his closest friend―if Yoshiki’s father is willing to talk...

Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Shang Dynasty!99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

本書由 No. 5 Bubblegum Street 團隊打造，以明亮繽紛的插圖，帶領讀者走進熱鬧的動物城市。Leo 和 Kimbo 是最要好的朋友，雖然住在城市兩端，卻幾乎每天相見。今天是 Kimbo 的生日，Leo 想送上一份驚喜禮物，便出發去找他；殊不知 Kimbo 也同時往 Leo 的家走去！兩人的路線交錯，卻誰也沒遇上誰。讀者在翻頁中會發現滿滿的驚喜：有蟲蟲遊行、賣押韻的商店、香甜的泡芙與冰淇淋、還有在公園跳舞的機器狗……場景熱鬧又奇趣。這本書讓孩子透過視覺細節，一邊尋找角色，一邊享受探索的樂趣。For fans of Richard Scarry, join two friends on a hilarious adventure through an animal city as they embark on a topsy-turvy journey to find each other.Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it’s Kimbo’s birthday!Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo’s house! Will they ever get to celebrate together?There is so much to see in this zany city: there's a bug parade, a shop selling rhymes, a busy bakery selling cream puffs and ice cream, a Robo-Dog dancing in the park, and so much more!From the creators of N

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

Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks through 99 questions and answersWhere did the ancient Greeks do their shopping? Why did the Athenians worship Athena? And just what happened in a hippodrome?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the ancient Greeks.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

Move each slider and you'll see a farm animal and hear the sound it makes... but that's not all! Move the same slider back again and you'll see and hear a different animal. Children will love discovering all the surprises hiding in the sliders as the cows, pigs, sheep and hens get noisy on the farm.

Plug in to the often mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence.How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already do (and the things it can't).- Packed full of flaps to lift- Explores the opportunities - and risks - that AI could bring- Written in consultation with Professor Michael Wooldridge, from Oxford University's Department of Computer Science- Part of Usborne's See Inside Series which contains over 50 books, covering everything from space to Ancient Greece, the human body and evolution

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.

Meet a ray and a turtle gliding through a teeming coral reef, spot an octopus hiding in the kelp forest and a shark dashing after a shoal of shimmering sardines. Dare to explore the dark deep where a glowing anglerfish lurks, before meeting a huge blue whale as it rises to the surface. With five fantastic pop ups, this book will take you on an awe-inspiring journey to the depths of the ocean and back again.