Contemporary Computer-Assisted Language Learning

If you find learning German daunting, Teach Yourself Beginner's German is just what the language teacher ordered. This friendly and practical course introduces German without overwhelming you. Throug

Investigate computer crime, corporate malfeasance, and hacker break-ins quickly and effectively with help from this practical and comprehensive resource. You’ll get expert information on crucial proce

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It is vital that today’s engineers work with computer-based tools and techniques. However, programming courses do not provide engineering students with the skills that are necessary to succeed i

Add some fun to Chinese language learning! Let's Play Games in Chinese allows students to become more comfortable and confident as they use Chinese. This edition, with new drawings throughout, feature

In the second edition of this unique and hugely popular title, William Landau extends his provocative rhetorical critique of the language, logic and epistemology behind contemporary neurology, and by

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The Aldens, while testing the latest version of their favorite computer game, are surprised to find messages directed specifically at them.

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Illustrates key computing concepts using examples in the most popular programming languages. This is an essential guide for the hundreds of thousands of students studying Introduction to Computer Scie

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In Great Ideas in Computer Science: A Gentle Introduction, Alan Biermann presents the "great ideas" of computer science that together comprise the heart of the field. He condenses a great d

This text introduces statistical language processing techniques—word tagging, parsing with probabilistic context free grammars, grammar induction, syntactic disambiguation, semantic word classe

Expressways, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a complete four-level course that features all-skills language practice. The series incorporates cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem

The Concise Lexicon of Environmental Terms is a unique guide to the complex language of contemporary environmental legislation and policy. It includes: * practical and concise definitions of over 650

Expressways, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is a complete four-level course that features all-skills language practice. The series incorporates cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem

"Ascertain the meaning before consulting this dictionary," warns the author of this collection of deliberately satirical misdefinitions. New computer cultures and their jargons have burgeoned since th

For anyone interested in the issues arising from computer malfunctions and, moreperniciously, from misuse, this new edition of Computer Ethics is right on the mark. Widelyacclaimed for its readability

An abridged and modified adaptation of Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice, 2nd ed. (Addison-Wesley, 1990), featuring new material and, in some cases, a different approach to exposition designe

Learning a foreign language has never been this much fun! Just pull the sturdy tabs and change the words under the pictures from English to Spanish and back again to English!

This guide to contemporary French vocabulary offers a complete word list, with a full range of formal and informal language encountered in French-speaking countries today, as well as many technical, s

This survey chronicles the major advances in computer music that have changed the way music is composed, performed, and recorded.

The authors take a "No Mysteries" approach to computer systems. They interrelate three different viewpoints to provide a unique understanding of the subject: the perspective of the logic designer, the

How scratchy is the engine grille? Can you see the fire man? This book helps your children discover about Fire Engines. It encourages your child's early learning and language; and enables their tiny f

If you want to ensure a bright future for your child thank to coding, then keep reading...Hey you, father or mother that are reading these lines, let me introduce myself. I'm Raymond Deep, expert programmer since 1999 and father of two wonderful kids.Do you know that the median annual wage for computer programmers was $86,550 in 2019? I want, like you, give a chance to my childs and, you know, coding is the skill that each one wants on the market.Children want to have fun and I was looking for, without ever being satisfied, a product that would explain step by step, without the intervention of a parent and in a funny way, how to start writing the first line of code.Searching on internet, I discovered an image-based programming language that is perfect for kids to learn the logic of programming, how a programmer has to think: SCRATCH 3.This language/tool is fantastic and, because I'm an experienced programmer, I saw the big potential and I started to study all details and features of th

Fundamentals of Machine Learning discusses the basics of python, use of python in computing and provides a general outlook on machine learning. This book provides an insight into concepts such as line

Kids can take their first steps toward becoming expert computer programmers with this fully updated guide to coding for beginners.They'll master Scratch 3.0, the brand-new version of the world's most

A step-by-step visual guide to building your own computer games using Scratch 3.0Scratch 3.0 has landed, so stay ahead of the curve with this fully updated guide for beginner coders. Kids will love the step-by-step, visual approach that makes even the most difficult coding concepts fun and easy to understand. Coding Games in Scratch, 2nd Edition blends coding theory with the practical task of creating exciting games. Children will learn the fundamentals of computer programming by showing them how to build their own games. Coding theory is taught through practical tasks, so young programmers don't just learn how computer code works, but also why it's done that way. Jumpy Monkey will show them how to simulate gravity in their games, or give Dog's Dinner a go to learn about collision detection. Once they've whizzed through the book, the possibilities are endless!

An illustrated book of 100 first words in English, French, and Spanish, including 100 double-sided flash cards.The optimal time for a child to learn another language is from birth to 3 years—at the same time he or she is learning a first language—so My Very First 100 Words includes 100 everyday words in three languages. Every word is illustrated with a colorful, eye-catching photograph and on a separate double-sided flash card the word is translated into French and Spanish. Categories include At the Farm, At the Zoo, Under the Sea, Eat, and Things to Wear. With its bright colors and clear design, this essential first words book and card pack will be loved by babies and toddlers and used by parents time and again, as they encourage those all-important early language skills.

Our language and gender have an enormous impact on how we understand ourselves and the world around us, and the way we are treated by society. Many popular ideas about gender and language are more com

A comprehensive introduction to Support Vector Machines and related kernel methods. In the 1990s, a new type of learning algorithm was developed, based on results from statistical learning theory: t

THE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORE—including 6 computer-adaptive practice tests (the MOST CATs on the market!*) for realistic preparation and access to premium online tools!Techni

This set of more than 430 flash cards offers both review and practice for the AP Computer Science A exam. The cards include string manipulation, list handling, Java keywords, inheritance, and polymorp

While sociologists have long agreed that the problems of modern and contemporary subjectivity crystallize in the issue of romantic relationships and love (e.g., Luhmann, Illouz, Beck, etc.), the theme

This board book introduces the first concepts of opposites for babies—from black and white, to day and night, to happy and sad.My First Opposites brings recognizable images and clear word labels together, including food, clothing, and household items demonstrating opposite pairs. Little ones will discover all kinds of opposites, such as big and small, long and short, hot and cold, and many others.Sparkly foil and shiny finishes on the cover make it appealing for gift-giving, and the sturdy format makes it ideal for babies to carry and hold.Series Overview: This refresh of DK's most successful board-book series includes updated photography, contemporary design, and an insightful approach to engaging preschoolers. With charming, bold design, clear labels, and a wide variety of topics, these first learning books encourage children to build the vocabulary and language skills that form the foundation of early education. DK's iconic My First board book series not only provides a collection o

Against the background of language and nation formation in Indonesia, this book demonstrates how language planning is inseparable from the broader actions of the state, and how postcolonial nationalis

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 5. Equip yourself to ace the AP Computer Science A Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 2 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews