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"Who built the first programmable computer? Can robotics be used to treat cancer? Can machines learn from their behavior? These and other questions are answered inside this definitive guide to the groundbreaking scientists and inventions that have shaped the discipline of robotics and artificial intelligence. From the first working automatons to robotic bees and online chatbots, you'll be intrigued and inspired by this journey into one of the fastest growing areas of science and technology."--

"... describes the 50 most critical discoveries and revolutionary moments in the history of mathematics from Ancient Greece to the present day."--Provided by publisher.

From Galileo's stargazing to quantum teleportation, Newton's work with optics to the splitting of the atom, Schrödinger's Cat: Fifty Experiments that Revolutionized Physics tells the story of physics through fifty of its greatest experiments.

Technology: An Illustrated History of Machines from Stone Axes to Robotics and AI is the essential guide to the history of technology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how tools have built our civilization, changed our environment, and could even alter our species. Technology is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!

Dinosaur Explorers will captivate children and make them real experts. Through intuitive illustrated infographic tables, children will learn everything from the shape of the eggs and the anatomy of the dinosaurs to their great extinction.Clear explanations, a timetable, charts and scales will reveal all the secrets of the dinosaur world.

During peak season the "It's a Small World" theme song plays an average of 1,200 times. There have been four babies born at Disneyland; all of them girls. Mad Tea Party is the attraction most responsible for causing park guests to lose their lunch. Cast members refer to this as a "Code V," and to clean up the mess, they cover it with "Barf Dust," a green, kitty litter-like substance that enables it to be swept up easily. The final plunge of Splash Mountain sends guests 45 mph down a 52-foot drop, at a 47-degree angle making it the fastest ride in the park (by comparison, Space Mountain never goes more than 30.3 mph). Written for the Mouseketeer in all of us, Who Knew? Disneyland delves into the curious quirks behind the happiest place on Earth to delight the first-time visitor and surprise even the most die-hard fan. Exploring every aspect of the park from its history and personalities to the landscaping, design, and architecture this collection of facts and figures, statistics and specifics goes beyond the obvious to reveal the tidbits we have yet to discover.

Speakeasy: Secret Bars Around the World will lead you to the discovery of the most famous current speakeasies, smuggling you through the doors of a hidden but charming world.

Trapped in a vegetative state, following a terrible accident that has paralyzed his whole body, the narrator is unable to communicate with those around him. Cut off from family and friends so begins an inner conversation with his spiritual guide, a conversation which takes him on a journey of self-realization, bringing him eventually to a new state of consciousness, and an understanding of his deepest self. Written with an engaging simplicity, this is a truly profound book which can change your life. In fact to use the author's own words, it is designed to shake, shudder and wake us up. It is a book that has nothing to do with success, social recognition, with the accumulation of goods; but everything to do with joy, love and peace. With over 1.8 million copies sold in Mexico, this powerful book is destined to become a spiritual classic alongside works by Eckhart Tolle, William P. Young and Paolo Coelho.

Teachings of the Buddha introduces the insights of the Buddha--universal and timeless inspiration for our search for true happiness. A deluxe cloth edition with a foil blocked sticker and a removable insight card so you can carry the Buddha's teachings everywhere you go, this beautifully packaged collection is the perfect gift for the wisdom seeker in your life.

Street Art provides a detailed historical introduction to street art and graffiti plus twenty street-artists tell their story and introduce readers to the rationale and the ideas from which they draw inspiration.

Sure, you know that the oceans are full of big sea creatures, but did you know that it has some of the biggest living animals on Earth? You can find them among the 40 pages of The Big Book of Sea Creatures. It's also got plenty of small creatures -- some even smaller than your thumb. You'll find them hiding among the pages of The Small Book of Tiny Sea Creatures. Come and meet them all!

Take an exciting journey around the world to meet twelve charming dancers and learn about flamenco, the can-can, belly dancing, the waltz, ballet, the fan dance, samba, and much more. The generous trim size showcases Giorgia Broseghini's stunning artwork, which is also enjoyed on three gatefolds. Whether a girl or boy is one of millions taking dancing lessons or just fans of shows like Dancing with the Stars, they are sure to adore Dancers from Around the World.

Gigantic, scary and fascinating at the same time, dinosaurs dominated the Earth for millions of years. All About Dinosaurs describes in detail the characteristics of all major species of carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs and marine reptiles, narrating the behaviors and the characteristics of these large predators in a simple and accessible language. Furthermore, the book is enriched by beautiful illustrations that allow young readers to travel through time and learn while having fun.

Yamamoto Tsunetomo's insider's look into the Japanese warrior code of the samurai, The Art of the Samurai, is now presented in this beautifully illustrated edition that will enlighten anyone with an interest in Japanese culture and world literature.

A definitive look at how geometry changed the world of art forever. Geometry & Art follows the artists of the renaissance, whose search for perspective and visual depth led them to the study of geometry. Influencing the work of artists such as Paulo Uccello, Piero della Francesco and Leonardo Da Vinci, this breakthrough quickly spread to Germany, where a passion for polyhedral-based geometrical designs flourished as a district new art in the mid-16th century. A period of enormous political and cultural change, the renaissance empowered artists to draw upon a blossoming revival of classical art, philosophy and culture. At the same time, a wealth of new ideas and concepts were flowing into Europe from the Islamic Middle East. And it was this flood of revolutionary new thought that would lead to the syntheses of mathematics, geometry and art that characterizes the painting, sculpture and visual language of the renaissance. This compelling volume uses engaging text, compelling historical accounts and 250 beautiful illustrations to immerse readers in the fundamental renaissance forms which, although conceived over five-hundred years ago, still have the capacity to awe and inspire us with their beauty.