Large-Scale Dynamic Systems

Two leaders in the field offer a compelling analysis of the current state of the art and reveal the steps we must take to achieve a robust artificial intelligence that can make our lives better.“Finally, a book that tells us what AI is, what AI is not, and what AI could become if only we are ambitious and creative enough.” —Garry Kasparov, former world chess champion and author ofDeep ThinkingDespite the hype surrounding AI, creating an intelligence that rivals or exceeds human levels is far more complicated than we have been led to believe. Professors Gary Marcus and Ernest Davis have spent their careers at the forefront of AI research and have witnessed some of the greatest milestones in the field, but they argue that a computer beating a human in Jeopardy! does not signal that we are on the doorstep of fully autonomous cars or superintelligent machines. The achievements in the field thus far have occurred in closed systems with fixed sets of rules, and these approaches are too narro

這是一個溫柔又帶點哲思的森林故事。鴿子先生開著卡車販售「幸福罐頭」——有大有小，甚至有聖誕特別款。那天，他來到森林裡，不同的鳥兒依自己的能力與心意購買：有人為了送禮、有人為了分享，也有人堅持不買，因為幸福怎能用錢買？當鴿子先生離開時，一只小老鼠掃街經過，撿起一個從車上掉落的罐子——那會帶來什麼樣的幸福呢？這本書用簡潔文字與細膩畫面，讓人思考「幸福」的形狀。Mr. Pigeon sells happiness in a jar. Small or large size, six-pack, or a special holiday edition for Christmas.In the forest he visits that day, each bird buys a jar according to their means, their personality—some to give, some to share.And some not at all, on principle—because happiness can’t be bought.As Mr. Pigeon drives away, poor Mr. Mouse, the street sweeper, picks up a jar that fell from the truck…-----------------------------------------------------Monsieur Pigeon vend du bonheur en pot. Petit ou grand format, pack de six ou modèle décoré pour Noel.Dans le bois qu'il visite ce jour-là, chacun des oiseaux en achète selon ses moyens, sa personnalité, pour offrir ou partager. Ou pas du tout, par principe, car le bonheur ne s'achète pas. ?Lorsqu'il repart, le pauvre balayeur, monsieur Souris, ramasse un p

以3D模式解構人體內部結構，透過軟Q且擬真的器官零組件，組裝與拆解人體器官，在手做的過程中，強化對人體器官配置的記憶。內附知識豐富的解說手冊，詳解身體各器官的功用。有了這個手做組合和說明手冊，孩子們就能進入扭曲的人體世界。黏呼呼的器官、人體主要的骨骼、血管和肌肉系統都可以拆解組裝，孩子從中探索人體複雜的內部工作原理，並從手冊上的說明瞭解它們是如何運作的。研究醫師和科學老師Lucille Kayes解釋了九種重要器官如何一起消化食物；這些練習活動幫助孩子了解身體所有的功能；適八歲以上。盒裝，內容物有-人體模型與展示架-9個軟黏的器官-12 個塑膠的骨頭與肌肉-鉗子-鑷子-身體部位整理器-操作說明-24頁附彩圖的人體說明手冊With this hands-on kit and tour guide, kids enter the twisted world of the human body. Complete with removable squishy organs as well as representative skeletal, vascular and muscular systems, kids explore the complex inner workings of the human body and literally see how it all works.Research physician and science teacher Lucille Kayes explains how the nine vital organs work together to digest food; Insides Out includes activities to help kids understand all of their body's functions; And sometimes, it's kind of gross. Ages 8 and up.Kit Includes:Human body model & stand9 squishy organs12 plastic bone & musclesForcepsTweezersBody part organ-izerInstruction sheet24-page

In his previous Schumpeter Prize-winning work, Lee analysed the 'middle-income trap', in which a developing country grows strongly only to plateau at a certain point. Yet certain developing countries, most significantly China, have managed to escape this trap. Building on the conception of the ladder from developing to developed countries being kicked way, this book suggests alternative ways, such as 'leapfrogging', in which latecomers can catch up with their forerunners. Providing policy solutions for development challenges in non-technical terms, Lee frames his theories with insightful and inventive allegories. In doing so, Lee also accounts for the catch-up paradox, in which one cannot conclusively catch-up if they are continually trying to follow the path of those ahead. He argues that eventual catch-up and overtaking require pursuing a path that differs from that taken by forerunners. This highly original and accessible book will appeal to students, scholars, practitioners, and an

《A Million Dots》從一棵樹、一顆點開始，每頁翻倍，直到滿頁的點點達成百萬之數。作者以圖像演繹數學概念，讓抽象的「倍數」變得具象而美麗。書頁間的變化不只是數字的增長，更是孩子對數與圖像關聯的直觀理解。這本書不需要艱深的公式，只需要一雙好奇的眼睛，就能體會數學的樂趣與壯觀，非常適合數學啟蒙與跨領域創作使用。Double the numbers from 1 to 1,000,000 in 40 pages. A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.Winner of the New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2019.A book to promote interest in numbers and wonder at the scale they can represent, with lots to interrogate and talk about. -- School Library AssociationPotential goldmine of teaching ideas. -- School Reading ListDouble the numbers to go from 1 to 1,000,000 in 40 pages. A stunning visualization of numbers big and small.We start with a single tree; 1. As we turn the page, we are presented with a sum doubling the number on the page before it: 1+1 = 2; 2+2 = 4; 4+4 = 8. In this way, we reach a million (actually 1,048,576) within 44 pages.Each sum is brought to life with a simple graphic illustration in the distinctive style of Sven Völker. The dots form the

In their analyses of the role of women in politics, political scientists had tended to neglect the family and the labour market, thus ignoring a crucial aspect of women's political activity. Originall

克羅從小生活在與世隔絕的小島上，陪伴她長大的，是撿到她的奧許先生與鄰居瑪姬姨。她不知道自己從哪裡來，也從沒問過太多。但某天夜裡，海的另一端升起一道神祕的火光，讓她心中第一次冒出想要知道「我是誰」的念頭。於是，一段關於追尋與勇氣的旅程悄然展開。《穿越明亮大海》以細膩筆觸描繪一名女孩面對身世之謎的堅定與成長，也是一封寫給「家」的深情之書。- Winner of the 2018 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction -From the bestselling author ofNewbery Honor–winnerWolf Hollow, Beyond the Bright Sea is an acclaimed best book of the year.An NPR Best Book of the Year • A Parents’ MagazineBest Book of the Year• A Booklist Editors' Choice selection • A BookPage Best Book of the Year•A Horn Book Fanfare Selection• A KirkusBest Book of the Year•A School Library JournalBest Book of the Year• A Charlotte Observer Best Book of the Year •A Southern LivingBest Book of the Year• A New York Public LibraryBest Book of the Year“The sight of a campfire on a distant island…proves the catalyst for a series of discoveries and events—some poignant, some frightening—that Ms. Wolk unfolds with uncommon grace.” –The Wall Street Journal★“Crow isa determined and dynamic heroine.”—Publishers Wee

Geography of Education sets out the scope of this emergent, interdisciplinary field. It illustrates the essential affinity of geographical and educational studies, by emphasising the geographical fact

這系列有Pets (寵物) 跟 Safari (非洲大草原)兩本。給小小孩的書一定要有硬頁圓角的設計；內頁以黑白呈現，刺激小小孩的視覺發育；推拉的拼圖功能不僅增加親子共讀的樂趣，也訓練小小孩手部肌肉的發育與手眼協調的能力；簡單的英文語句和圖文對照，更兼具了英語學習的功能。Who is very big, has a long nose and has large ears? An elephant! Get ready for some fun and interactive learning with this slide and play board book! Little fingers can easily learn how to move the sliders to reveal four favourite safari animals and their names in this interactive board book. Move the sliders to reveal words and animals with each spread having a Touch & Feel effect. Wee Gallery range This stunning new range of board, cloth, and activity books for pre-schoolers marries fresh design with engaging educational content.The result of a fantastic partnership between Wee Gallery and QED Publishing, the beautiful illustrations, bold lines, whimsical animals, and repeating patterns are designed to stimulate visual development in young infants. Family-run Wee Gallery have over 10 years' experience in graphic design and education, and so thes

Minecraft 不只是遊戲，更是一個能動手思考的學習空間。本書從玩家熟悉的遊戲場景出發，介紹 redstone 方塊如何模擬現實世界中的電路與程式邏輯，讓讀者在建造機關與裝置的過程中，逐步理解編碼思維。內容著重於「怎麼想」而非死背指令，鼓勵讀者觀察、嘗試與修正。書中大量運用照片、示意圖與整理圖表，將抽象的程式概念轉化為可視化的操作流程，適合對科技、工程與創作有興趣的孩子閱讀。Introduced in 29, Minecraft™ has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecraft’s mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with “redstone” blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecraft’s virtual world. With this volume, readers will learn the logic and technology behind coding with Minecraft™. Photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and a graphic organizer help reinforce basic coding concepts.Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang (a game development studio owned by Microsoft Technology Corporation), and its use in this book does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of this titl

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本書為「千禧年三部曲」最終章。天才駭客莉絲貝・莎蘭德頭部中彈，重傷住院，卻同時面臨三起謀殺指控，即將站上法庭。為了證明清白，她與記者麥可・布隆維斯特聯手，揭露掩蓋真相的政府黑幕，直指制度如何傷害弱勢者。在生死邊緣，莎蘭德展開最後的反擊，不僅要向試圖殺害她的人復仇，也要對抗腐敗的國家體制。本書節奏緊湊、情節複雜，結合政治陰謀、司法攻防與強烈的女性意識，為這部備受推崇的犯罪三部曲畫下震撼而完整的句點。THE TRIAL: Lisbeth Salander - outsider and apparent enemy of society - is charged with attempted murder. The state has also ruled that she is mentally unstable, and should be locked away in an institution once again. But she is closely guarded in a hospital, having taken a bullet to the head, so how will she prove her innocence? THE ENEMY: Pulling the strings of the prosecution is the powerful inner circle of Sapo, the state security police. Determined to protect the secrets and corruption at Sweden's rotten core, Sapo is not an adversary to take on alone. THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS' NEST: Only with the help of Mikael Blomkvist and the journalists at Millennium magazine can Salander avoid the fate that has been decided for her. Together they form a compelling and dynamic alliance. Thi

The planning guide marketers have relied on for two decades—updated and expandedFor more than 20 years, The Successful Marketing Plan has been the marketing professionals’ go-to guide for creating pla

The landmark project management reference, now in a new edition Now in a Tenth Edition, this industry-leading project management "bible" aligns its streamlined approach to the latest release of the Pr

'His hand closed automatically around the fake Horcrux, but in spite of everything, in spite of the dark and twisting path he saw stretching ahead for himself, in spite of the final meeting with Volde

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The digital divide and the inequalities of the availability and deployment of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) between developed and developing countries have long been a source of co

This new novel by J. K. Rowling continues the further adventures of boy wizard Harry and his friends. Harry is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School, and what he is about to discover will tur

揭示專業人士如何擺脫「臨時顧問」的角色，轉而建立長期且有價值的客戶關係。作者 Andrew Sobel 根據與多位企業高層的訪談，提出實務可行的策略，說明任何專業人士都能透過正確的態度與技巧，培養持久的信任與合作。他打破「業務高手（Rainmaker）」的傳統神話，主張穩定關係比短暫成功更能創造價值。書中內容具啟發性，適合顧問、業務與專業服務從業者閱讀。Professionals who work with clients or large accounts can create lifetime relationships based on these well-researched secrets. Based drawing from extensive interviews with client executives, Making Rain offers a series of provocative insights on how to shed the expert-for-hire label and develop long-term advisory relationships. Exploding the popular myth of the "Rainmaker," a dated and dysfunctional figure that clients no longer welcome, Andrew Sobel argues that any professional can learn to "make rain" on an ongoing basis with existing clients by developing a special set of skills, attitudes, and strategies. These innovative tips and techniques from a recognized leader in the field of professional services will enable any consultant, salesperson, or service professional to create enduring client loyalty.

The summer holidays are dragging on and Harry Potter can't wait for the start of the school year. There are spells to be learnt, potions to be brewed and Divination lessons (sigh) to be attended. Harr

Experts in data analytics and power engineering present techniques addressing the needs of modern power systems, covering theory and applications related to power system reliability, efficiency, and security. With topics spanning large-scale and distributed optimization, statistical learning, big data analytics, graph theory, and game theory, this is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in academia and industry with backgrounds in power systems engineering, applied mathematics, and computer science.

This book explores the often controversial international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) in education and offers research-based accounts of international testing as a social practice. Assessment exerc

This book explores the often controversial international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) in education and offers research-based accounts of international testing as a social practice. Assessment exerc

This SpringerBrief covers the technical material related to large scale hierarchical classification (LSHC). HC is an important machine learning problem that has been researched and explored extensivel

This Pivot offers a comprehensive cross-country study of the effects of large-scale resource extraction in Asia Pacific, considering how large-scale extractive industries engender contentious social,

Mounting evidence that human activities are substantially modifying the Earth's climate brings a new imperative to the study of the ocean's large-scale circulation. This textbook provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the theory of large-scale ocean circulation, as it is currently understood and established. Students and instructors will benefit from the carefully chosen chapter-by-chapter exercises. This advanced textbook is invaluable for graduate students and researchers in the fields of oceanic, atmospheric and climate sciences, and other geophysical scientists, as well as physicists and mathematicians with a quantitative interest in the planetary fluid environment.

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Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems, Third Edition introduces MATLAB®, Simulink®, and Simscape™ and then utilizes them to perform symbolic, graphical, numerical, and simulation tasks. Written fo

MODELING OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS takes a unique, up-to-date approach to systems dynamics and related controls coverage for undergraduate students and practicing engineers. It focuses on the model developme

Noting that social network analysis falls within the realm of big data computing, computer and information scientists synthesize recent research in using graph theory for analyzing large-scale soc

Large-scale machine learning, currently focused on the internet and/or social network analysis, could prove highly beneficial in the study of earth science, a broad multidisciplinary field of study th

This book explores coordination within and between teams in the context of large-scale agile software development, providing readers a deeper understanding of how coordinated action between teams is a

There’s growing interest in learning how to analyze streaming data in large-scale systems such as web traffic, financial transactions, machine logs, industrial sensors, and many others. But analyzing

In recent years, funding agencies like the Institute of Educational Sciences and the National Science Foundation have increasingly emphasized large-scale studies with experimental and quasi-experiment

This book offers a rigorous analysis of the achievements in the field of traffic control in large networks, oriented on two main aspects: the self-similarity in traffic behaviour and the scale-free ch

This book begins by introducing popular issues in large-scale private systems such as education, energy, healthcare, and national security. On the topic of energy, debates on climate, the current and

As our economic and natural systems continue on their collision course, Bruce Jennings asks whether we have the political capacity to avoid large-scale environmental disaster. Can liberal democracy, h