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Artificial Intelligence: Building Smarter Machines

In February 2011, artificial intelligent (AI) "smart machine" Watson won a million-dollar prize against two human contestants on Jeopardy. Since then, AI drones, cars, Packbots (rescue robots), and social robots have become realities. Space robots are on the horizon, and according to some AI researchers, the Singularity (smart machines that will reprogram themselves and download massive amounts of information from the Internet until they surpass human intelligence) is not far behind. Award-winni

Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence or AI are changing everyday life in the United States and around the world. Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril examines how the technology began and how it is affecting home life, medical care, business activity, and military strategies. It also includes expertsÎ assessment of AIÎs future, including its possible benefits and dangers.

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Ashes Trilogy, The

Haunting and apocalyptic, The Ashes Trilogy series, those left standing must learn what it means not just to survive, but to live amidst the devastation. Dark, creepy, and suspenseful, these stories are impossible to put down!

Asylum Seekers: Hope and Disappointment on the Border

Individuals who are persecuted or endure gang and gender-based violence in their home countries face a difficult decision-stay or leave. Asylum seekers travel through dangerous conditions to the US/Mexico border in hopes of finding safety and refuge. This title examines how current events, political policies, and a global pandemic have made the asylum process more difficult. Personal stories of those on the journey help readers understand the people who seek asylum at the southern border.

At the Top of Their Game

This collection celebrates the influence of prominent athletes on history and popular culture. Curious readers will explore the unique, dramatic, and inspiring stories of some of the world's greatest athletic superstars. Each book details the life and career of a distinguished athlete, outlining their childhood, their early achievements, their professional setbacks and triumphs, and their ultimate path to stunning success. In addition, these biographies elevate the invaluable contributions these

Atlantis and Other Lost Worlds

Atlantis and Other Lost Worlds recreates lost civilizations based on current scientific discoveries and worldwide, native traditions. It shows how the Atlanteans and their Lemurian predecessors were prodigious seafarers and the first global super-powers thousands of years before the rise of modern nation-states.

Attention Deficit: How Technology has Hijacked Our Ability to Concentrate

Smartphones, social media, and the Internet are creating a distraction pandemic. Digital devices steal attention, lower productivity, and increase stress in users. This book focuses on personal stories, academic studies, and current events to illustrate society’s attention deficit while providing advice for those who wish to go on a digital diet.

Attention Hijacked: Using Mindfulness to Reclaim Your Brain from Tech

Technology surrounds us every day: a phone alarm wakes us up, an electronic calendar tracks assignment deadlines, GPS directs us to the new dentist’s office, social media keeps us connected to friends and family, and streaming platforms make sure we’re never without something new to binge watch. Our devices and apps can make life much more convenient and entertaining. But for years, scientists have warned that too much screen time may have negative effects on our health. With portable devices an

Au champ d'honneur : regard sur la vie de John McCrae  

Éminent médecin militaire pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, John McCrae a dû travailler sans relâche dans certaines des zones de combat les plus difficiles au chevet des blessés qui affluaient des lignes de front. La bande dessinée Au champ d’honneur retrace sa vie extraordinaire et raconte comment lui et le coquelicot rouge sont devenus des symboles permanents du souvenir.