How will artificial intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society, and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology....

For over three decades, Ray Kurzweil has been one of the most respected and provocative advocates of the role of technology in our future. In his classic The Age of Spiritual Machines, he argued that computers would soon rival the full range of human intelligence at its best....

The Shipwreck Hunter chronicles David L. Mearns' most intriguing finds. It describes the extraordinary techniques used, the detailed research, and the courage required to find a wreck thousands of feet beneath the sea, plus the moving human stories that lie behind these tragedies....

Full of enthralling tales of the miracles of engineering that permeate our lives, Stuff Matters will make you see stuff in a whole new way....

Developed by experienced technicians and professionally narrated for easy listening, this course is a valuable tool when preparing for your ASE certification A5 or brakes test....

In April 1956, a refitted oil tanker carried 58 shipping containers from Newark to Houston....

A leading artificial intelligence researcher lays out a new approach to AI that will enable us to coexist successfully with increasingly intelligent machines....

After sailing 300,000 miles and weathering dozens of storms in all the world's oceans, John Kretschmer has plenty of stories and advice to share. In Sailing a Serious Ocean, John tells you what to expect when sailing the oceans and shows how to sail safely across them....

Long dismissed as a technology of the distant future, artificial intelligence was a project consigned to the fringes of the scientific community. Then two researchers changed everything.... 

In The Alchemy of Us, scientist and science writer Ainissa Ramirez examines eight inventions - clocks, steel rails, copper communication cables, photographic film, light bulbs, hard disks, scientific labware, and silicon chips - and reveals how they shaped the human experience.... 

This manual is a great approach to understand how the main components and systems of your car work, how to do some basic tests, and fix the most common problems....

In User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant reveal the untold story of a paradigm that quietly rules our modern lives: the assumption that machines should anticipate what we need....

Are you aspiring to fly a drone for non-recreational purposes? Then a Remote Pilot Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should be top among your list of priorities. Drone FAA 107 License Handbook is a compendium of all you need to know about the FAA 107 License, as well as practice test questions and answers that will help you excel in your Part 107 exams.

This study guide provides relentless insights and tutelage on the steps to acquire the Part 107 certification. To commercially operate a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS/sUAS), otherwise known as Drones, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the 14 CFR Part 107 must certify you as a remote pilot. This, in fact, is a demanding process which every potential unmanned aviator must scale through to be certified - you would need to convincingly pass the FAA certificate test as a first step!

In the Forest of No Joy captures in vivid detail the experiences of the men, women, and children who toiled on the railroad, and forces a reassessment of the moral relationship between modern industrialized empires and what could be called global humanitarian impulses - the desire to improve the lives of people outside of Europe. Drawing on exhaustive research in French and Congolese archives, a chilling documentary record, J.P. Daughton tells the epic story of the Congo-Océan railroad and in doing so reveals the human costs and contradictions of modern empire.

The Modern Nomad's Complete Handbook for Full-Time RV Living has been designed to help you realize your dream. Written by Edward Getaway, it contains an all-encompassing overview of full-time RV living. It is filled with actionable advice that has helped thousands of people realize their dream of traveling full time in just a few short weeks. Whether you're brand new or already putting your plan into motion, this guide will help you get started on the right foot and answer any questions you have. 

Roadcraft is essential for any driver who wishes to improve his driving skills and safety record. It also provides a valuable resource for driving instructors who wish to raise driving standards. 

Are you looking to save money on your bills? Fed up with constant power outages? Want to be more environmental friendly? Want a clean source of energy? Then this book is just what you are looking for! Why would you consider having an off-grid solar system setup? The answer is simple - you can still have power when those around you don't.