Learning Science

Scientists are using simulations to recreate the universe, revealing the hidden nature of reality. Cosmology is a tricky science—no one can make their own stars, planets, or galaxies to test its theories. But over the last few decades a new kind of physics has emerged to fill the gap between...

This book walks you through the "need-to-know" aspects of artificial intelligence, including natural language processing, speech recognition, and the power of machine learning to show you how to make the most of this technology in a practical, tactical way. Case studies show how real-world companies are taking the next leap forward. Artificial intelligence and machine learning provide a data-driven basis for more robust and intensely-targeted marketing strategies - and companies that effectively utilize these latest tools will reap the benefit in the marketplace.

Cambridge professor and renowned historian Anthony Pagden covers a vast subject in a compact package with Peoples and Empires. This wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating work examines the origins and history of the West with terse, efficient prose. With a captivating narration by Robert O'Keefe, listeners will find this work enjoyable and utterly absorbing.

This audiobook teaches you how to build an intelligent system from end to end and leverage machine learning in practice. You will understand how to apply your existing skills in software engineering, data science, machine learning, management, and program management to produce working systems.

Even though Alexa opens up a whole new world of possibilities and can make everyday life much more convenient and much less of a hassle, it can seem bewildering and intimidating to new users. There’s just so much you can do with the Echo alone and so many products you can control with Alexa beyond that - cooking appliances, speakers, home lighting, and much more! There’s no need to worry, though - with this audiobook, you’ll be able to make the most of this digital assistant within a very short span of time.

In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Yuval Noah Harari raises challenging questions about concepts that have become so enshrined in the global society and the author shows how these concepts have failed us, particularly now that we need them the most. Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.

What really drives success and failure? Can I trust you? It's the question that strikes at the heart of human existence. Whether we're talking about business partnerships, romantic relationships, child-parent bonds, or the brave new world of virtual interaction, trust, when correctly placed, is what makes our world spin and lives flourish. Renowned psychologist David DeSteno brings together the latest research from diverse fields, including psychology, economics, biology, and robotics, to create a compelling narrative about the forces that have shaped the human mind's propensities to trust.

Get By in Portuguese is devised specifically for travellers. The 70-minute download will help you to get to grips with the basics of spoken Portuguese, and introduces the most relevant language you'll hear when you're there. Listen to the audio a couple of times to practise the key phrases and vocabulary, and familiarise yourself with Portuguese pronunciation.

The St. Charles Players present a unique telling of Jules Verne's classic underwater adventure, in a new multi-cast dramatization performed in exciting Radio Theatre style.

From a leading futurist and OneShared.World founder, a "brilliant" book that explores how artificial intelligence and other revolutionary technologies are transforming our lives–and our future (Sanjay Gupta). New technologies have the potential to improve our health, feed billions of people...

A peaceful summer night is shattered by gunfire as an unseen assailant tries to murder police officer John Busby. Though horribly wounded, Busby survives. But the perpetrator remains at large, meaning neither Busby, nor his wife, nor their three children are safe. In separate chapters John and his daughter, Cylin, who was nine at the time, recount the story of that year. John writes graphically, and movingly, of his wounds, his pain, his multiple surgeries, and his rage.

Born in 1858, Franz Boas permanently changed the standards and practices of anthropology. A German-born secular Jew, he became known for his distinctive approach to the discipline - non-hierarchical, open to diverse inputs, and unbiased. Throughout his career, Boas used his scholarship to effect social change. His work convinced his colleagues to abandon the theories that had decided one race (Caucasian) and one culture (Western European) were more fully developed and worthier than others.

A bold and timely exploration of antisemitism, identity, and moral purpose. In Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew? , Rabbi Raphael Shore confronts the world’s oldest hatred through a strikingly original lens. Rather than viewing antisemitism as a story of victimhood, Shore reveals it as a profound—if disturbing—recognition of the Jewish people’s moral mission and influence on civilization.

Im Mai wird sich intensiv mit dem britischen Starkoch Jamie Oliver beschäftigt - und es wird mit drei Redaktionsmitgliedern vom "Naked Chef" und dessen Einfluss auf sie persönlich...

Who knew solving math problems could be this much fun? Many kids struggle with math, especially as they move on to more and more abstract concepts. It’s harder to understand an idea when you can’t visualize it and see how it applies to you. By making math concepts more relatable, children may find that math can actually be enjoyable and relevant. With this collection of math riddles and brain teasers, carefully created by Cooper the Pooper, you won’t get the same old math problems that only cover what’s taught in school.

Avec des thèmes couvrant la culture générale, les sciences, l'histoire, l'art, les célébrités et les religions, vous serez sûr de trouver des défis qui correspondent à vos centres d'intérêt. Chaque question est conçue pour vous amuser tout en vous poussant à réfléchir et à apprendre. Les devinettes sont écrites de manière à ce que vous puissiez les comprendre facilement et les réponses sont expliquées de manière détaillée pour vous permettre de comprendre les concepts sous-jacents.

Amazing True Stories for Curious Kids is a unique collection of fascinating, true, and educational stories that transform curiosity into knowledge and listening into an adventure. Perfect for car rides, bedtime, or quiet moments at home, it will keep kids entertained for hours!

Everybody has secrets, and former US presidents are no exception. Discover which stories about America’s past leaders are true and which ones are just tall tales.

What is daily life like in space? How do astronauts cook, sleep, and go to the bathroom? Listeners will learn all about the interesting daily life of an astronaut.

What jobs does an astronaut have? What kind of work needs to be done on a spacecraft? Listeners will learn all about the work an astronaut does.