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Empire of the Air : The Men Who Made Radio (0060981199)

The story of the invention of radio focuses on scientist Lee de Forest, brilliant recluse Edwin Armstrong, and RCA mogul David Sarnoff, who turned a basement discovery into a worldwide communications revolution Product details Format Paperback | 432 pages Dimensions 134 x 204 x 25.4mm | 340.19g ...
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A History of Public Education in Rhode Island, from 1636 to 1876 .. (9781363071296)

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artefact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. As a reproduction of a historical artefact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Product details Format ...
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Genius Makers : The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World (9781847942142)

The definitive account of the race to create artificial intelligence 'This colourful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective . . . Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling.' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs ___ Long dismissed as a technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence was a project once consigned to the fringes of the scientific community. Then two researchers changed everything. One was a 64-year-old computer science professor with a back problem so severe he could not drive or fly. The other was a 36-year-old neuroscientist and chess prodigy. Though they took very different paths, together they helped catapult AI to the forefront of our daily lives and, in the process, created a business worth billions. This is the story of that technological revolution and of the arms race it has sparked among companies that range from Google to Facebook to OpenAI. It's the story of growing internatio...
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Das bin ich - von Kopf bis Fuß (3785548389)

+ Fördert die emotionale Entwicklung von Kindern + Wichtige Sachbücher + Durchgehend detailreich farbig illustriert + Leicht verständliche Texte + Großformatiges Hardcover + Jungen spielen nicht mit Puppen, Mädchen raufen nicht - dass das so nicht stimmt, zeigt dieses Buch. Es macht Kindern Mut, so zu sein, wie sie sind. Denn das ist der Grundstein für einen selbstbewussten Umgang mit anderen Menschen und nicht zuletzt auch mit der eigenen Sexualität. Dieses Buch gibt einfühlsame und offene Antworten auf alle Fragen, die Kinder sich zu den Themen Jungen und Mädchen, Männer und Frauen, Sexualität und Schwangerschaft stellen. Dagmar Geisler, Bestsellerautorin und Expertin für Kinderentwicklung, schreibt seit über 25 Jahren Sachbücher, die bei der emotionalen Entwicklung von Kindern helfen. Einfühlsam und kindgerecht behandelt sie schwierige Themen wie Aufklärung und unterstützt so Eltern und Kinder dabei, darüber zu reden. Product details ...
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Medical Terminology For Dummies (9781119625476)

Take the intimidation out of medical terminology Every job in the medical field needs some background in medical terminology. From the check-in desk to the doctor to the pharmaceutical sales rep, and everyone around and in between, healthcare professionals and those in adjacent fields use a common and consistent vocabulary to improve quality, safety, and efficiency. Medical Terminology For Dummies is a powerful resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals. It provides different ways to memorize the words and their meanings, including ideas for study materials, flash cards, quizzes, mind maps, and games. Plus, you'll discover how to identify, pronounce, define, and apply words in proper context. Grasp the standardized language of medicine Find the easiest way to remember tongue-twisting terms Benefit from lots of definitions and examples Understand, retain, and put this knowledge to use If you're one of the millions of professionals hoping to succeed in this...
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Mind on Fire : Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019 (9780241982853)

Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019 '[A] painfully intense, courageous and gripping account of [Fanning's] journey to the underworld of madness and back. This is a brave and instructive book.' Irish Times 'Extraordinary. An account of mental illness, grief, delusions, homelessness, a fractured family relationship ... and all while trying to recover and create. Superb writing on a frequently difficult subject.' Sinead Gleeson Arnold Thomas Fanning had his first experience of depression during adolescence, following the death of his mother. Some ten years later, an up-and-coming playwright, he was overcome by mania and delusions. Thus began a terrible period in which he was often suicidal, increasingly disconnected from family and friends, sometimes in trouble with the law, and homeless in London. Drawing on his own memories, the recollections of people who knew him when he was at his worst, and medical and police records, Arnold Thomas Fanning has produc...
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Splittermond - Zhoujiang : Der Phönix im Schatten des Drachen (3958670628)

Lang und stolz ist die Geschichte von Zhoujiang, dem Land des Phönix, weit im Osten des Kontinents Lorakis. Seit Jahrhunderten blühen Kunst, Kultur und Wissenschaft in dem prachtvollen Reich am Jadeband, finden wertvolle Waren ihren Weg in weit entfernte Länder, lehren Kampfmeister ihre Kunst an angesehenen Schulen, erkunden Mönche und Gelehrte in abgelegenen Bergklöstern den Willen der Götter und das Wesen der Welt. Heute jedoch ist ein Schatten über das Land des Phönix gefallen. Der Tod der alten Kaiserin und der Aufstieg des einflussreichen General Wu haben das stolze Kaiserreich gespalten. Die Anhänger der Kaiserfamilie und die Soldaten des Generals liefern sich einen mal offenen, mal verborgenen Schlagabtausch, und im Schatten dieses Kampfes bauen die Triaden, die mächtigen Verbrecherorganisationen Zhoujiangs, ihre Macht immer weiter aus. Zhoujiang ist ein Quellenband für das Rollenspiel Splittermond, in dem das Kaiserreich am Jadeband beschrieben wird. In diesem Buch erhalten Sie...
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Lexis : An Introduction to English Words (9780955345159)

Have you ever wondered why English has more than one word for the same thing? Why the meat of a sheep is called 'mutton'? Or what 'velcroid' means? If you would like to find out more about words, but don't know where to begin, then 'Lexis' is for you. Written in a lively, easy-to-read style it covers: - What we mean by a person's vocabulary - How to improve your knowledge and understanding of words - How to get your message across by using words effectively - How to fit your language to different social situations - The history of English words - New words and how they are formed - The grammar of words Plus a reference section covering: - Word classes - Words that are commonly confused - Prefixes - Suffixes - Glossary of technical terms - Resources in print and online John Seely is the author of the best-selling 'Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation' and 'The Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking'. ...
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