Introduction to Computing

Explore fascinating robotic technology through the ages, from the earliest automatons to modern humanoid helpers.From automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci to modern-day androids and animal robots, this book covers artificial intelligence (AI) throughout history. Discover the latest at the cutting edge of robotics, where science, technology, mechanical engineering, and computing meet as The Robot Book explains how robots work, how they are made, and how they help and sometimes hinder in modern society.This kids' robot book showcases the latest and greatest innovations in AI through bright graphics and stunning photography. Tech panels present fascinating facts about each robot's design, production, and capability. A thematic approach covers a range of subjects, including the most iconic robots in popular culture and robots in the workforce. The final chapter covers the future of robotics, and the opportunities and pitfalls of using robots more and more in our everyday life.Young reader

In association with The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNow the best-selling series Can You Find It? in a great new format! Similar to Abrams best-selling series, Can You Find It?, in this book, young readers are introduced to great music through great works of art. From "The Flight of the Bumblee" to "The Four Seasons" to "Night on Bald Mountain," beloved music is illustrated by great works of art, and the text and accompanying CD urge young readers to listen for certain instruments. Can you hear the car horns honking, played by clarinets? Can you hear the horses' hooves, played by castanets? When each CD track is played, young readers will stop, look, and listen as never before. Classical music is filled with unforgettable images. In this book, great examples of pictorial music are matched to masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, for an introduction to both music and art appreciation for young listeners. Included is a CD featuring 12 short works and an introduction to the orche

A simple introduction to the lives of pigs - where they live, what they eat, how they behave, and which breeds live in the wild and where. Children can dip into this informative book and learn lots of

The booming worlds of artisan cheese and craft beer meet in this first-ever guide, an introduction to two dozen popular craft-beer styles and the cheeses that pair best with them.“Like a lot of cheese

《概率論基礎》內容簡介：This introduction to Probability Theory can be used，at the beginning graduate level．for a one—semester course on Probability Theory or for self-direction without benefit of a formal course

Leo Fuchs is a Hollywood veteran who spent over 40 years?shooting some of the most moving and memorable images?ever made of 50s and 60s film icons. Fuchs’ introduction to?moviemaking came as one of th

Constraint logic programming lies at the intersection of logic programming, optimisation and artificial intelligence. It has proved a successful tool in many areas including production planning, transportation scheduling, numerical analysis and bioinformatics. Eclipse is one of the leading software systems that realise its underlying methodology. Eclipse is exploited commercially by Cisco, and is freely available and used for teaching and research in over 500 universities. This book has a two-fold purpose. It's an introduction to constraint programming, appropriate for one-semester courses for upper undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or for programmers wishing to master the practical aspects of constraint programming. By the end of the book, the reader will be able to understand and write constraint programs that solve complex problems. Second, it provides a systematic introduction to the Eclipse system through carefully-chosen examples that guide the reader throu

Flaps, pull tabs, and many other movable parts show young readers an amazing universe beyond Earth! From astronaut training and rocket launches to landing on the moon and working on the space station, this book is filled with age-appropriate information and provides a fascinating introduction to the world of space exploration.

Could a Tiger Walk a Tightrope? provides a fun and informative introduction into the life of a tiger. Have you ever wondered if a tiger would like to jump on a bouncy castle? By imagining animals in e

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a shark went to your school? What If a Shark Could Do Gymnastics? provides a fun and engaging introduction into the life of a great white shark.

A lift-the-flap board book all about the signs you see on the road!Finally, a perfect board book for the young backseat driver! RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT is an excellent introduction to the rules of the

前往新版 Benji Bear's Busy Day: A Telling-the-Time Book (lift the flap) (2015年6月到貨), ISBN 9781509801114 A brilliantly interactive board book that acts as the perfect introduction for toddlers who want to

First we gave you a series of Cross-Sections books to show you the dynamics of the iconic vehicles from the classic Star WarsR films. Now with the introduction of the Clone Wars™ fleet, DK i

This fabulous, life-sized introduction to what animals eat, how they eat it, and how much they eat in a single bite is full of compelling facts and images. From the tiny sand-grain-sized bite of eart

【Articles】‧吳靜蘭 (Joy Wu)：角色指稱語法簡介 (An Introduction to Role and Reference Grammar)‧Robert D. Van Valin, Jr.：Recent Developments in the Role and Reference Grammar Theory of Clause Linkage‧Joy Wu：“Voice”

I am Ook, Ook the book.Will you stop and take a look?You will see, I'm one good book! This is no ordinary rhyming book. This is an introduction to twelve different characters including Ug the Bug, I

Now in paperback! A super-simple introduction to the human body from the author and illustrator of Me on the Map.What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the

With an introduction by Philipp Meyer The wrath of God lies sleeping. It was hid a million years before men were and only men have power to wake it. Hell aint half full. Set in the anarchic world open

Book 1 is an introduction to phonics that focuses on the initial letter sounds: s, a, t, p, i, n, m, d, o, c, r, b, f. Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series.

A is for . . . A cosy dormouse B is for . . . Snoozing little Bunnies C is for . . . Come outside to play! This whimsical board book takes you gently through the alphabet and is a stylish and gentle introduction to the world of Peter Rabbit. With beautiful line artwork, this is a must-have for any baby or toddler's bookshelf.

Pat the Bunny joins favorite friends Tickle the Pig and Squeak the Mouse for an apple-picking adventure! Their sweet and silly antics are perfectly calibrated for the very young audience, and parents will welcome this introduction to autumn from a trusted character.

《第二語言習得研究(第2版)》簡介：This book provides an extensive and accessible introduction to the field of second languag

Bernard has a problem. There's a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan.Loved by children, monsters and adults for thirty five years, this beautiful collector's edition hardback is a must-own for all fans of David McKee's iconic picture book with an introduction by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen.

Push, pull, slide . . . and help protect our planet with simple actions around your home in this interactive board book from the Go Green! seriesThe Go Green! series gives young ones an early introduction to eco awareness by highlighting simple actions we can all do at home. Find out how we make our homes more Earth-friendly by conserving water, recycling, and composting. With tabs to slide and things to hide, going green has never been so much fun!

An introduction to climate and weather covering such topics as storm formation, precipitation, forecasting, and clouds.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

Imagine if a crocodile came to stay in your house! What might he get up to? What would you feed him? Where would he sleep? Discover amazing and unusual facts about crocodiles in this hilarious picture book. With humorous scenarios and everyday comparisons young readers can relate to, this is the perfect introduction into the life of a crocodile. Jam-packed with animal facts and information, kids will love the friendly and colourful artwork in this delightful non-fiction book.

From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy, and A Butterfly Is Patient comes a gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.

Take a leap into a possible future! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how we might live in the future - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. The Future is a beautifully designed reader all about how futurists imagine we might live, with exciting new technology changing travel, fun, houses and cities. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexiles so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about space tourism, future food, and farms for algae!

Young children will love lacing up their hiking boots and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they take a walk through a North American evergreen forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a black bear in search of a snack to a stinky skunk with a smelly spray, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.

The story of the first successful airplane flight. Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about the Wright brothers, who changed our world by taking humans into the skies - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to help children progress. First Flight is a beautifully designed reader all about the Wright brothers - from their childhood fascination with flying to taking to the skies in the Wright Flyer, and beyond. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about these inspiring inventors and flying heroes.

What's for dinner tonight Discover all the different things for sale at the market with this chunky, interactive board book. The mechanisms and flaps will making exploring the market fun for pre-readers and provide plenty to talk about together. A delightful introduction to food and the market.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

The fourth edition of Financial Accounting: The Question Book accompanies Financial Accounting: An Introduction. The Question Book contains a wide range of questions of varying difficulty related to each of the chapters in the textbook, and also includes selected solutions.The new edition features:An incorporated appendix of additional questions.Adapted chapter questions as well as new questions.Better guidance in the form of scaffolding in the worked solutions.

Humorously illustrated by Greenaway award-winner Bob Graham, this collection of more than 100 poems provides an excellent, accessible introduction to poetry, with contributions from many cultures. Skillfully selected by Michael Rosen to catch the ears of young listeners, this collection includes short nonsense verses such as "Today I Saw a Little Worm" and traditional schoolyard rhymes such as "Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling" and "Mary Mack," as well as works by such poets as Shel Silverstein, Eve Merriam, John Agard, Afua Cooper, and Langston Hughes.

This work, by the greatest living authority on medieval palaeography, offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date account in any language of the history of Latin script. It also contains a detailed account of the role of the book in cultural history from antiquity to the Renaissance, which outlines the history of book illumination. Designed as a textbook, it contains a full and updated bibliography. Because the volume sets the development of Latin script in its cultural context, it also provides an unrivalled introduction to the nature of medieval Latin culture. It will be used extensively in the teaching of latin palaeography, and is unlikely to be superseded.

A new day is dawning - and with it comes an enemy unlike any that Marc Spector/Moon Knight, has ever faced! Moon Knight has always been a protector from the shadows, but this new enemy is looking to extinguish those shadows with blinding light and fire. Get ready for the introduction of Moon Knight's greatest nemesis! But as the path of the Sun King brings him ever closer to Moon Knight, Marc has problems of his own - a man known as the Truth is driving people to suicide! Thank goodness Marc's got his personalities under control. He does have them under control, right...?COLLECTING: MOON KNIGHT 188-193

It's chocks away and tally-ho once again as Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future, returns! First published in classic British comic Eagle, these are the original adventures of one of the best known and loved of British comic characters, presented in a new series of gorgeous library editions.A mysterious spaceship appears near Earth, and its occupant has a desperate plea for help! Colonel Dare and his crew prepare to journey to a strange new world — faster than the speed of light!Featuring a brand new introduction, plus an exclusive look at Frank Hampson's sketchbook, this thrilling new volume will blow you away!

Now in paperback, this richly illustrated edition of Charles Darwin's paradigm-shattering masterpiece brings Darwin's life and controversial theories into full view. Edited and with an introduction by award-winning science journalist David Quammen, it features more than 300 illustrations, including paintings, personal photographs, botanical and zoological studies, and newspaper engravings. Excerpts from Darwin's other works, especially The Voyage of the Beagle, and facsimile pages from his letters and diaries invite readers to experience Darwin's journey and scientific breakthrough.?

A complete introduction to the psychology and science of perfume, with instructions on using and layering scent, and making your own perfumed sprays, oils, and bath and body products.At a time when advertising bombards us with the hard sell for the latest celebrity perfumes, fragrance expert Karen Gilbert shows how to create and blend your very own signature scent. Perfume: The Art and Craft of Fragrance introduces us to the psychology of smell and explains how fragrance can influence our moods and behavior, and gives a brief overview of perfume through the ages. A key chapter teaches you how to train your nose to recognize the five different fragrance families (floral, oriental, citrus, chypre, fougère), and how to identify the top, middle, and base notes of a perfume. Once you have understood the basics of how to build a fragrance, learn how to layer scents by creating perfume oils, sprays, and solids, plus scented bath and body products and home fragrance sprays from the easy step-b

This exciting introduction to Earth is brimming with explosive volcanoes, incredible habitats, and world-saving ideas.From Earth’s inner core to the thinnest air at the edge of the atmosphere, get ready for an aound-the-world adventure...Dig down and learn exactly what is under our feet. Investigate the workings of earthquakes and volcanoes. Learn how mountains are made and how rivers form. Find out about wind, rain, and extreme weather on Earth’s surface. Explore Earth’s habitats, and meet the plants and animals that call them home. Finally, find out about how our planet is under threat, and what you can do to protect it.Packed with fun facts and colorful illustrations, My Very Important Earth Encyclopedia will feed your imagination and quench your thirst for knowledge.

Since its first airing, it''s always a memorable night when "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is on TV. After forty years, the animated special is still a favorite. This lushly illustrated tribute to the beloved television classic has many unique features, including: Original animation artA look at the behind -- the -- scenes making of the cartoonVince Guaraldi''s original score and publication notesInterviews with the original child actors who were the voices of the Peanuts gangAn introduction by the show''s executive producer, Lee MendelsonAnd much more!A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Making of a Tradition is a delightful and fitting salute to the holiday special that never fails to deepen your love of Christmas, touch your heart, and give you hope.