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Report copyright infringementby Herbert N. Casson (Author)Casson was a Canadian journalist who wrote about business and technology. He discusses the impact of the telephone in the first 25 years of its existence. Casson begins with Bell's discovery and the trouble he had being taken seriously, then moves on to improvements made in the telephone's technology, and finally discusses how the telephone changed all aspects of our lives. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.3...

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Rice (Editor)FLORIDA proposes Florida as a nexus of various contested moments, ideas, concepts, and relations. In the age of networks, it is not enough to only think of computerized, economic, or labor intensive systems as networks. As Bruno Latour writes, networks are represented in ways other than graphic visualizations or visualizations of spokes and connections. Spaces, too, are networks, and specific spaces, such as Florida, are networks in need of ex...

ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution - Paperback

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by Terrence Sejnowski (Author)An insightful exploration of Chat GPT and other advanced AI systems--how we got here, where we're headed, and what it all means for how we interact with the world. In ChatGPT and the Future of AI, the sequel to The Deep Learning Revolution, Terrence Sejnowski offers a nuanced exploration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and what their future holds. How should we go about understanding LLMs? Do these language models truly understand what they are sayin...

Man Called Intrepid: The Incredible WWII Narrative of the Hero Whose Spy Network and Secret Diplomacy Changed the Course of History - Paperback

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by William Stevenson (Author)A classic about real-life WWII espionage, as conducted by its modern master * A Man Called Intrepid is the classic true story of Sir William Stephenson (codenamed Intrepid) and the spy network he founded that would ultimately stall the Nazi war machine and help win World War II. Ian Fleming, bestselling author of the James Bond novels, once remarked, "James Bond is a highly romanticized version of a true spy. The real thing is William Stephenson." Illustrated with...

Van Gogh: The Bigger Picture - Hardcover

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by Anne Sefrioui (Author)Van Gogh's sublime artistry comes alive in this luxuriously packaged volume that features a canvas cover, impeccable reproductions of all the major works, and 48 extra pages on 6 fold-out spreads. From the iconic Starry Night to sunflowers and irises that radiate with vibrant hues; from an emotionally charged depiction of his bedroom to his intense and evocative portrayal of a café interior; this lavish volume showcases the breadth and depth of Van Gogh's artistic vi...

L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City - Paperback

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by John Buntin (Author)Now the TNT Original Series MOB CITYMidcentury Los Angeles. A city sold to the world as "the white spot of America," a land of sunshine and orange groves, wholesome Midwestern values and Hollywood stars, protected by the world's most famous police force, the Dragnet-era LAPD. Behind this public image lies a hidden world of "pleasure girls" and crooked cops, ruthless newspaper tycoons, corrupt politicians, and East Coast gangsters on the make. Into this underworld came t...

Endurance: The Discovery of Shackleton's Legendary Ship - Hardcover

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by John Shears (Author), Nico Vincent (Author)This is the amazing story in words and images of the historic discovery of the wreck of Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, deep beneath the ice of Antarctica. In March 2022, an international polar expedition team made an astonishing find: the wreck of Ernest Shackleton's legendary Endurance, lost in 1915 after being crushed by ice and then swallowed by the Weddell Sea. The harrowing story of Shackleton's survival and rescue of all 27 men aboard is wel...

Brujer?a: A Little Introduction - Hardcover

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by Yvette Montoya (Author)Learn more about Brujería, the set of practices and rituals found in traditional Latin American mysticism with this mini guide. Developed over centuries and influenced by Indigenous, Caribbean, African, Latin, and European culture, Brujería has a unique history. This beautifully illustrated introduction will outline the primary methods, practices, rituals, tools, and terms used in Brujería. Learn about limpias, mal de ojo, crystals, cleanses, astrology, and so much ...

High School Basketball in Fayette County

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Report copyright infringementby Dave Redden (Author), Joe B. Hall (Foreword by)Basketball reigns supreme in Fayette County. Home to some of the state's most revered high school teams, the Lexington area schools go head-to-head each season, battling for a chance to play in the state basketball tournament. The blood, sweat, and tears left on the hardwood are reminders of a passion that runs deep in Kentucky, where Cinderella teams and last-second shots become immortal stories and where young me...

Computing and the National Science Foundation, 1950-2016: Building a Foundation for Modern Computing

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Report copyright infringementby Peter a. Freeman (Author), W. Richards Adrion (Author), William Aspray (Author)This organizational history relates the role of the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the development of modern computing. Drawing upon new and existing oral histories, extensive use of NSF documents, and the experience of two of the authors as senior managers, this book describes how NSF's programmatic activities originated and evolved to become the primary source of funding for ...

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Report copyright infringementby Parker J. Maddox (Author)Journey Through the Ages of Technological MarvelsEmbark on a compelling odyssey from the primitive sparks of human ingenuity to the cutting-edge advancements of our digital world. "TechGenesis: From Flintstones to AI", expertly navigates the profound story of technology's evolution, inviting readers to uncover pivotal moments that have shaped our existence.Curiosity Awaits: Imagine the thrill of discovering how early humans transformed...

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by Eh Gombrich (Author)The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, and one who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject.For the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. The illustrations, no...

Tweeting to Freedom: An Encyclopedia of Citizen Protests and Uprisings around the World

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Report copyright infringementby William Willis (Author), Anthony Fellow (Author)This book provides an insightful and comprehensive look at the issues regarding the use of the Internet and social media by activists in more than 30 countries--and how many governments in these countries are trying to blunt these efforts to promote freedom. The innovators who created social media might never have imagined the possibility: that activists living in countries where oppressive conditions are the norm...

A History of Municipal Government in Liverpool: From the Earliest Times to the Municipal Reform Act of 1835.

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Report copyright infringementby Ramsay Muir (Author)The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice m...

Genji Monogatari Or Narrative Of Genji: The Foremost Japanese Novel

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Report copyright infringementby Charles F. Horne (Editor)Genji Monogatari, also known as The Tale of Genji, is a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the 11th century. This book, translated by Charles F. Horne, is a comprehensive English version of the novel. The story revolves around the life of Genji, the son of an emperor, who is a charming and handsome man with a talent for poetry and music. He falls in love with several women throughout the novel, but his re...

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Report copyright infringementby Reverend Augustus Jessopp (Author)The Black Death In East Anglia is a historical book written by Reverend Augustus Jessopp. The book explores the impact of the Black Death, also known as the bubonic plague, on the East Anglian region of England during the 14th century. The author provides a detailed account of the outbreak of the disease, its spread, and the devastating effects it had on the population. The book covers the social, economic, and religious conseq...

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Report copyright infringementby Vans Kennedy (Author)Researches Into The Nature And Affinity Of Ancient And Hindu Mythology is a comprehensive study of the mythology of ancient India and its connection to the mythology of other cultures. The book is authored by Vans Kennedy, a renowned scholar of comparative mythology. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of ancient Indian mythology. The first chapter provides an overview of the origin and development ...

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Report copyright infringementby Gerald Massey (Author)Gnostic and Historic Christianity is a book written by Gerald Massey that explores the differences between Gnostic and traditional Christian beliefs. The author argues that Gnostic Christianity, which emphasizes the importance of personal spiritual experience and knowledge, is more authentic and true to the teachings of Jesus than traditional Christianity. Massey delves into the history of Gnostic Christianity, including its origins and de...

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Report copyright infringementby Alvin Boyd Kuhn (Author)""The Red Sea Is Your Blood: The New Enlightenment"" is a thought-provoking book written by Alvin Boyd Kuhn. The author explores the concept of enlightenment and how it has evolved over time. He argues that the traditional idea of enlightenment, which is often associated with Eastern religions, is no longer relevant in the modern world. Instead, Kuhn proposes a new form of enlightenment that is rooted in Western philosophy and science. T...

The Pig War: Standoff at Griffin Bay - Paperback

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by Mike Vouri (Author)In 1859 Great Britain and the United States almost went to war over the Northwest boundary when an American farmer shot a British pig. That July, U.S. Army Captain George E. Pickett looked down the gun ports of two British warships from his camp on San Juan Island. He knew he needed help, and the sooner the better. The future Confederate general had been ordered there to protect the rights of U.S. settlers from the might of the British Empire.First published in 1999, Mik...

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War - Paperback

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by Karen Abbott (Author)"Not for nothing has Abbott been called a 'pioneer of sizzle history.' Here she creates a gripping page-turner that moves at a breathtaking clip through the dramatic events of the Civil War." -- Los Angeles TimesKaren Abbott, the New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City and "pioneer of sizzle history" (USA Today), tells the spellbinding true story of four women - a socialite, a farmgirl, an abolitionist, and a widow - who risked everything to become ...

Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader Describing the Manners and Customs of the North American Indians 1791

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Report copyright infringementby John Long (Author)""Voyages and Travels of an Indian Interpreter and Trader Describing the Manners and Customs of the North American Indians 1791"" is a book written by John Long. The book is a first-person account of Long's experiences as an interpreter and trader with various Native American tribes in the late 18th century. The book provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and way of life of these tribes, including their social structure, r...

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Paperback

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by Toby Wilkinson (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "Magisterial . . . A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt's complex evolution over the course of three millenniums."--Los Angeles Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - Publishers Weekly In this landmark volume, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Drawing upon forty year...

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by Michelle L. Hamilton (Author)Discover the spirits that still walk the banks of the Rappahannock River. Though the streets of Fredericksburg are peaceful today, the ghosts of the past still l Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN Publication Date: September 30, 2024

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Report copyright infringementby Aaron Barlow (Author)In 1985 The WELL, a dial-up discussion board, began with the phrase: You own your own words. Though almost everything else about online discussion has changed in the two decades since, those words still describe its central premise, and this basic idea underlies both the power and the popularity of blogging today. Appropriately enough, it also describes American journalism as it existed a century and a half before The WELL was organized, be...

Historical Dictionary of Data Processing: Technology

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Report copyright infringementby James W. Cortada (Author)Product information not available.Author BiographyJAMES W. CORTADA is Senior Marketing Programs Administrator for the IBM Corporation. Number of Pages: 428 Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN Publication Date: June 23, 1987

The Armaaruss Project: Anointing the State of Israel as the Center of Artificial General Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Of Boston (Author)Through the use of a prophet, Mars donning the name Armaaruss, is keen to regain acknowledgment as a deity, his ultimate goal at the moment. Armaaruss is also seeking a dwelling place in the form of AI. Anthony of Boston has conveyed to readers that Mars is willing to make a deal or compromise with the state of Israel. Such a compromise involves the creation of dwelling place where Mars can be the focal point of acknowledgment, and in ...

Algorithms of Armageddon: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Future Wars

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Report copyright infringementby George Galdorisi (Author), Sam J. Tangredi (Author)It is unclear if U.S. policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence (AI) race with authoritarian powers. Today, the United States' peer adversaries--China and Russia--have made clear their intentions to make major investments in AI and insert this technology into their military systems, sensors and weapons. Their goal is to gain an asymmetric a...

Frauds, Phones & Fingerprints: Proving Your Identity in the Digital Age

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Report copyright infringementby Almis Ledas (Author)The internet is a happy hunting ground for identity thieves, fraudsters and scammers. Criminal impersonation has evolved leaving established methods for protection against identity theft no longer effective. If you're active online, it's time to learn safe navigation in the digital world.Frauds, Phones and Fingerprints will help you understand what you need to know and what you need to do to stay safe. Entertaining and informative, it uses c...

Adventure: The Atari 2600 at the Dawn of Console Gaming

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Report copyright infringementby Jamie Lendino (Author)The sprawl of Adventure. The addictiveness of Breakout. The intensity of Space Invaders.Once upon a time, you could only experience this kind of excitement at the arcade. But in 1977 that changed forever. You, and maybe a friend or a sibling, could instantly teleport from your own living room to a dazzling new world-with nothing more than a small plastic cartridge.This was the promise of the Atari 2600-and it was delivered in ways no one e...

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Report copyright infringementby David Langford (Author)In 1985, when all the world was young and dot-matrix printers stalked the primeval swamps of computing, David Langford won his Hugo Award and began a long-running column for 8000 Plus magazine (later PCW Plus). This notoriously became the page readers turned to first. The magazine was devoted to the Amstrad PCW, a bestselling home computer that pioneered affordable word processing in Britain. Langford's popular column used this official s...

A Daughter of the Samurai: Memoir of a Remarkable Asian-American Woman

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Report copyright infringementby Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto (Author), Janice P. Nimura (Foreword by), Christopher Morley (Introduction by)"Her life was a bridge from the nineteenth century to the twentieth, from the time-hallowed beauty and rigidity of a samurai household to the disorienting, forward-looking freedoms of the West." --Janice P. Nimura, from the foreword. This classic memoir tells the story of a remarkable Asian-American woman navigating two very different cultures--a loyal wife, a wi...