Best Selling Books by Eric Fan

From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back—and the wonder that fell from the sky. It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider’s house, so he’s convinced it belongs to him. Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? So what if no one can even see the wonder anymore? But what will Spider do after everyone stops showing up?

Everyone on Grimloch Lane enjoys the trees and shrubs clipped into animal masterpieces after dark by the Night Gardener, but William, a lonely boy, spots the artist, follows him, and helps with his special work.

From the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Ocean Meets Sky and The Night Gardener comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows. It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that’s right for her. And she finds it in Milo. Soon, she’s taking Milo out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule, and seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her pet cloud gets too big for Lizzy to handle?

*2022 New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Winner* Teach values of generosity, understanding, and community with this calm and scrumptious story about a lunch cart that feeds the wildlife creatures in the local area. Furry noses sniff the air as mouth-watering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift workers and opera-goers alike: a mince pie for Fox, a ham sandwich for Badger, and puddings for little Possums. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food – but Owl’s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening’s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. With stark, feathery illustrations and minimal, poetic wording, the visuals are simple yet sweet. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of the city at night, Night Lunch reveals how empathy and kindness, as well as dignity and gratitude, can be found – and savored – in the most unexpected places.

From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Deep underground beneath Perfect Pets, where children can buy genetically engineered "perfect" creatures, there is a secret lab. Barnabus and his friends live in this lab, but none of them are perfect. They are all Failed Projects. Barnabus has never been outside his tiny bell jar, yet he dreams of one day seeing the world above ground that his pal Pip the cockroach has told him about: a world with green hills and trees, and buildings that reach all the way to the sky, lit with their own stars. But Barnabus may have to reach the outside world sooner than he thought, because the Green Rubber Suits are about to recycle all Failed Projects . . . and Barnabus doesn''t want to be made into a fluffier pet with bigger eyes. He just wants to be himself. So he decides it''s time for he and the others to escape. With his little trunk and a lot of cooperation and courage, Barnabus sets out to find freedom - and a place where he and his friends can finally be accepted for who they are. This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about following your dreams and finding where you truly belong will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends. ''A stately, cathartic morality tale about freeing oneself from the tyranny of wanting to be perfect.'' --The Financial Times ''ingeniously imaginative'' -- School Library Journal ''A heartfelt, timely allegory celebrating diversity, bravery, and solidarity.''-- Kirkus

A follow-up to the international bestseller and multiple award-winning The Barnabus Project. In a world of Perfect Pets, Barnaby is as perfect as they come. When he’s brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is just about perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Barnaby finds himself on a wild adventure through the city and an emotional search for his place in this world and discovers that you don''t have to be perfect to find your place in the world and be loved. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. This suspenseful, poignant and magical story about finding your place in the world will draw readers into a surreal, lushly detailed world in which perfection really means being true to yourself and your friends.

Technology industries primarily strive for innovation and revenue, living by mantras such as "move fast, break things" and "fail fast, fail often." These industrial demands have molded computing education systems to focus on commercial values and overlook the impact of technology on individuals and societies. Author Eric Fan has the conviction that the issues of educational equity and social impact in computing education are just as foundational in his book The Inclusive Code. The stories and lessons in The Inclusive Code apply to anyone interested in computer science education, diversity and inclusion, educational equity, or the social impact of computing. Taking a deep dive into the issues that face modern-day computing education systems, Fan poses concrete ideas and shares actionable stories to foster equity in these spaces. The Inclusive Code addresses the following topics: Providing students from diverse backgrounds access to study computer science Promoting inclusive and equitable learning experiences within computer science education Teaching the social impact of computing, including computer ethics, technological biases, and the accessibility of technology, in core computer science courses As the world moves into the future, we must create a culture that prioritizes people and societies in computing education. Fan and The Inclusive Code can help us achieve this goal.

Fifteen children''s book artists, including Joey Chou, Eric Fan, and Denise Fleming, share their favorite bugs and explain why they love them.

See below for English description. Les festins de minuit, les créatures nocturnes et la générosité sont à l''honneur dans cet album illustré d''Eric Fan. Quand la nuit tombe, des museaux hument l''air pendant que les odeurs alléchantes d''un chariot de nourriture bien garni attirent les ventres affamés vers de délicieuses bouchées. À l''intérieur de cet élégant chariot, un chef à plumes s''occupe du gril, servant des plats savoureux. Souris, un pauvre balayeur, observe la file d''attente des clients, espérant toujours que quelqu''un laissera tomber un morceau de nourriture... mais la cuisine de Chouette est bien trop délicieuse pour que l''on en laisse tomber plus d''une miette. Alors que le service du soir touche à sa fin, la chouette fatiguée aperçoit la souris tremblante. A-t-elle trouvé son propre repas de minuit, ou la chouette invitera-t-elle ce petit balayeur à déguster un festin de nuit pour deux? Cet album onirique est une ode enchantée aux chariots de nourriture victoriens. Évoquant les sons, les lieux, les odeurs et les saveurs de la ville nocturne, Festin de nuit révèle l''empathie et la gentillesse, la dignité et la gratitude qui se trouvent, et se savourent, dans les lieux les plus inattendus. A delectable picture book about midnight snacks, nocturnal creatures, and unexpected generosity, inspired by lunch carts that were the predecessors of today''s food trucks and diners. Noses sniff the air as mouthwatering smells waft down city streets, luring growling bellies to the Night Owl. Inside this elegant, horse-drawn establishment, a feathery cook works the grill, serving up tasty dishes for shift-workers and operagoers alike. Mouse, a poor street sweeper, watches as the line of customers swells, ever hopeful that someone will drop a morsel of food -- but Owl''s cooking is far too delicious for more than a crumb to be found. As the evening''s service winds down, weary Owl spots trembling Mouse. Has he found his own night lunch, or will he invite this small sweeper inside for a midnight feast for two? From the imagination of two acclaimed picture book creators, together for the first time, this dreamlike picture book is a magical ode to Victorian lunch wagons. Evoking the sounds, sights, smells, and tastes of the city at night, Festin de nuit reveals how empathy and kindness as well as dignity and gratitude can be found -- and savoured -- in the most unexpected places. Original title: Night Lunch

See below for English description. Barnabé est une créature mi-éléphant mi-souris qui vit dans un laboratoire secret pour les Animaux idéaux. Toutefois, il est loin d''être idéal: il se trouve dans une section du labo pour les Projets ratés. Un jour, Barnabé prend une décision qui va changer le cours de sa vie. Suivez cet être courageux dans cette aventure remarquable alors qu''il poursuit ses rêves de liberté! Les frères Fan se surpassent avec des illustrations à couper le souffle. Un livre à lire absolument! What happens when you put a half-elephant, half-mouse, in a secret lab? Barnabé lives in a secret lab for perfect pets. There''s just one catch: he''s not a perfect pet. One day, the half-elephant, half mouse makes a life-changing decision. Follow Barnabé, who has never seen the outside world, on a remarkable adventure! A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan. Original title: The Barnabus Project

See below for English description. L''album s''ouvre sur une illustration monochrome qui dépeint l''atmosphère d''une ville semblable à tant d''autres. Ses habitants sont loin de se douter que le geste d''un seul homme est sur le point de changer leur vie. Cet homme est un artiste qui, à la faveur de la nuit et secrètement, crée avec le feuillage des arbres de somptueuses sculptures. L''album se pare de plus en plus de couleurs évoquant la joie. Parmi la foule rassemblée au pied des oeuvres, seul un jeune garçon aura le bonheur de connaître l''auteur de tant de beauté. Il deviendra l''apprenti de ce vieil artiste qui lui transmettra avec bienveillance son précieux savoir. Un album sur l''influence de l''art sur la vie en communauté. One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William''s gray little town is full of colour and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William-- and his town -- are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic. Original title: The Night Gardener

See below for English description. Les créateurs d''Entre ciel et mer et du Jardinier de la nuit, acclamés par la critique et récompensés de nombreux prix, nous livrent un conte fantaisiste et tendre sur une jeune fille qui prend soin de son nuage de compagnie. Acheter un nuage de compagnie est un peu démodé, mais Lizzy s''en moque. Elle ne cherche pas un gros nuage ou un nuage élégant, mais un nuage qui lui convient. Et Milo se révèle être le nuage idéal. Elle emmène Milo en promenade avec sa famille, l''arrose en temps voulu et le voit grandir et s''épanouir. Mais son nuage devient trop grand... Comment Lizzy pourra-t-elle le garder? Cette histoire sur la bienveillance et l''apprentissage du lâcher-prise, magnifiquement illustrée, touchera le coeur des jeunes et moins jeunes. From the critically acclaimed, award-winning creators of Entre ciel et mer and Le jardinier de la nuit comes a whimsical and sweet tale of a young girl who cares for her pet cloud as it grows. It''s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn''t mind. She''s not looking for a big one or a fancy one, just one that''s right for her. And she finds it in Milo. Soon, she''s taking Milo out on walks with her family, watering Milo right on schedule, and seeing Milo grow and grow. But what happens when her pet cloud gets too big for Lizzy to handle? This beautifully illustrated story about caring and learning to let go will touch the hearts of all readers, young and old. Original title: Lizzy and the Cloud

See below for English description. Une mystérieuse bille tombe du ciel et atterrit dans une communauté d''insectes. Les petites bêtes sont fascinées par cet objet mystérieux. L''araignée décide que la bille lui appartient et demande à ses concitoyens de payer des droits d''entrée pour l''approcher. Les insectes viennent de contrées éloignées pour admirer cet objet d''art. Jusqu''au jour où une main la fait disparaître. Comment l''araignée va-t-elle faire pour maintenir son commerce? Les frères Fan sont de retour avec un nouveau chef-d''oeuvre aux images éblouissantes et originales. When a marble tumbles from the sky and lands amongst an insect community, the tiny dwellers are mesmerized by the mysterious item. Spider takes ownership of the marble and charges admission to view it. Insects come from far and wide to admire the artifact, until an intervening hand takes it away. How will Spider maintain his business? The Fan Brothers return with another masterpiece accompanied by truly stunning and original illustrations. Original title: It Fell from the Sky

One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William''s grey little town is full of colour and life.

A little boy builds a ship to honour his late grandfather and sets sail for the magical place where ocean meets sky from his grandfather''s stories.

A selection of picture books and easy readers on a full-color Kindle Fire.

MEMS based silicon ultrasonic nozzle utilizes piezoelectric transducer technique to generate Faraday wave mechanism on a longitudinal vibrator to produce micron sized monodisperse droplets that is beneficial in the drug delivery of lung diseases. While commercial devices provide a means for drug delivery, the non-uniform droplet distribution results in excessive drug usages that are usually expensive. Thus, the ultrasonic silicon nozzle serves as a novel solution to reduce the drug usage in addition to its low driving power and high delivery flow rate. Using the Finite Element Method through commercial software, ANSYS, the optimized shape of the device is being studied here. In order to do so, fundamental theories from mechanical vibration to damping theories are discussed. Various alternations and verificationsare performed in simulation in attempt to realize the optimized designing dimensions. To better match the simulation and experimental results, stress, strain, damping factor and material property were researched. To account for the narrow operating bandwidth of the nozzle, silicon thickness and tip enlargements on various Fourier Horns are simulated to gain a better insight in the generation of monodisperse droplets from multiple Fourier horns silicon ultrasonic nozzle.