Design And Modeling for Computer Experiments

The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for more than 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine separate modules, explaining all of the key ideas of history's greatest thinkers--from Plato and Descartes to de Beauvoir and Nietzsche--and how they still resonate today. Perfect for complete beginners, Philosophy: A Complete Course untangles complex concepts using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, thought experiments, summaries of key works, and practical exercises to assess what you have learned. The book's innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas like existentialism, empiricism, and dualism, making them easier than ever to understand. Whether you are studying philosophy, expanding your knowledge, or simply exploring life's bigges

Clever ideas and imaginative solutions from BBC Gardeners’ World host Adam Frost to help you transform your garden, element by element, into a personalized dream space.Adam shows how small plantings, design flourishes, hands-on creative projects, and simple hard landscaping projects can help transform your garden. Taking an artisan’s approach to his own garden, Adam emphasizes how you too can find inspiration and turn it into a garden feature, how to personalize your ideas – using what you already have – and upcycling. There’s something to suit everyone’s taste, space, and budget. Each project starts with Adam’s inspiration, and then walks the reader through how he created the end product with clear step-by-step photography and instructions. Adam shows that inspiration doesn’t have to come from other gardens. In fact, for him, it rarely does. It could be a natural feature such as a heap of wood, something you already own, or a salvage yard item you can upcycle. With a little work and a

In Ultimate Factivity Collection: Fashion, design a dress, sew a flower corsage, create custom nail art, and discover all things fabulous in this activity book for budding fashionistas. Packed with fu

Fully revised and thoroughly updated with fresh images and a bright, bold, modern design, this new edition of My First Dictionary is the perfect go-to reference book for children age five and up. With

This latest edition in a range of super successful DK encyclopedias for children features hundreds of photographs and computer generated images bringing extinct animals back to life in this visual cel

This chunky format, retro-feel encyclopedia reviews 150 of the most incredible cars in motoring history from the earliest to experiments for the future. Each automobile is illustrated and accompanied

With a biodome-by-biodome structure that mirrors Mother Nature's own design, "Earth Matters" is a celebration of the planet, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring sourcebook full of ideas for maki

The ultimate practical reference tool for home design and decoration, Step by Step Home Design & Decorating is the only book that does everything step-by-step. When it comes to restyling, redecora

A fun, quirky look at the weird and wonderful side of physics, Can You Feel the Force? explores the physics of everyday things — from how balloons stretch and stick to walls, to why the sky is blue, to why stars twinkle.Designed to appeal equally to children who are intimidated by science and those who love it,Can you Feel the Force? is not just a reference book — it's interactive with fun activities to try at home. Inside the pages are age appropriate text and experiments that will determine what's the best seat on a roller coaster, why does bubble gum stretch, why do fighter pilots have to wear specially tightened underwear, and why the world looks weird when you drive a car at the speed of light. Discover the recipe for slime, the secret of piercing a balloon without bursting it, and find out how to stick objects together with nothing but the magical force of friction; plus learn the ideas and discoveries of Galileo, Newton, Franklin and other key players in the defining principles

With over 1.4 million computing jobs predicted by 2020, computer programming is one of the fastest-growing industries to date. Parents who want to keep their kids up-to-date and prepared for the futur

Step into the exciting world of the Clone Wars! With dynamic interactive text and an exciting new design, DK's Star Wars series brings the world of the Clone Wars alive in a new way for young readers.

Step into the exciting world of the Clone Wars! With dynamic interactive text and an exciting new design, DK's Star Wars series brings the world of the Clone Wars alive in a new way for young readers.

Perfect for getting children away from computer games and out into the open air to discover nature, this colorful, easy, and fun bird guide is ideal for beginning birders. Spot the Bird covers more th

This latest edition in a range of super successful DK encyclopedias for children features hundreds of photographs and computer generated images bringing extinct animals back to life in this visual cel

With a biodome-by-biodome structure that mirrors Mother Nature's own design, "Earth Matters" is a celebration of the planet, a warning to protect it, and an inspiring sourcebook full of ideas for maki