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  • Loonshots

    How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries

    by Safi Bahcall ...
    * Instant WSJ bestseller* Translated into 18 languages* #1 Most Recommended Book of the year (Bloomberg annual survey of CEOs and entrepreneurs)* An Amazon, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Forbes, Inc., Newsweek, S****trategy + Business, Tech Crunch, Washington Post Best Business Book of the year* Recommended by Bill Gates, Daniel Kahneman, Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, Sid ... Read more

    10,59 €

  • Fire Dynamics for Firefighters

    by Benjamin A Walker, Shan W Raffel ...
    Series Book 1 - Compartment Firefighting
    This book was initially written with the express purpose of making fire dynamics science accessible to Firefighters and practitioners at all levels. Although fire dynamics is a scientific discipline, we have kept jargon and mathematics to a minimum wherever possible, with the express intention of this being a very basic introduction to fire dynamics.The success of the book pleasantly surprised, ... Read more

    25,75 €

  • The Book of Why

    The New Science of Cause and Effect

    by Judea Pearl, Dana Mackenzie ...
    The "extraordinary" (Science Friday), "illuminating" (New York Times) argument for how understanding causality has revolutionized science and will revolutionize artificial intelligence"Correlation is not causation." This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, instigated by Judea Pearl ... Read more

    12,99 €

  • World Without Mind

    by Franklin Foer ...
    A timely and powerful must-read on how the big tech companies are damaging our culture – and what we can do to fight their influenceFour titanic corporations are now the most powerful gatekeepers the world has ever known.We shop with Amazon, socialise on Facebook, turn to Apple for entertainment, and rely on Google for information. They have conquered our culture and set us on a path to a world ... Read more

    9,49 €

  • Linked

    How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life

    by Albert-László Barabási ...
    The best-selling guide to network science, the revolutionary field that reveals the deep links between all forms of human social lifeA cocktail party. A terrorist cell. Ancient bacteria. An international conglomerate. All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. In Linked, Albert-László Barabási, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us ... Read more

    10,99 €

  • The Gecko’s Foot

    How Scientists are Taking a Leaf from Nature's Book

    by Peter Forbes ...
    A cutting-edge science book in the style of ‘Fermat’s Last Theorem’ and ‘Chaos’ from an exciting and accessible voice in popular science writing.Bio-inspiration is a form of engineering but not in the conventional sense. Extending beyond our established and preconceived notions, scientists, architects and engineers are looking at imitating nature by manufacturing 'wet' materials such as spider ... Read more

    9,85 €

  • Electromagnetic Fields in Biological Systems

    Edited by James C. Lin ...
    Series series Biological Effects of Electromagnetics
    Spanning static fields to terahertz waves, this volume explores the range of consequences electromagnetic fields have on the human body. Topics discussed include essential interactions and field coupling phenomena; electric field interactions in cells, focusing on ultrashort, pulsed high-intensity fields; dosimetry or coupling of ELF fields into biological systems; and the historical developments ... Read more

    Free

  • Our Next Reality

    How the AI-powered Metaverse Will Reshape the World

    by Alvin Wang Graylin, Louis Rosenberg ...
    "Our Next Reality does a fantastic job of giving a balanced and insightful analysis to some of the most pressing questions our society will face in the near future. The material is data driven, digestible, and very actionable." RAY KURZWEIL, Author/Entrepreneur/Futurist"A wide-reaching exploration of the intersections between AI, VR and AR: it's a mind-opener, and a source of reflection on how ... Read more

    3,99 €

  • A Feast of Science

    Intriguing Morsels from the Science of Everyday Life

    by Dr. Joe Schwarcz ...
    An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science booksCrave answers? Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed to satiate your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, A Feast of Science explains that “chemical” is ... Read more

    9,85 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Papers on the field: Telecommunication Economic, Business, Regulation & Policy

    by Sigit Haryadi ...
    Recommendations for Handling Price War Between Telecom Operators in Indonesia (TSSA 2014)The Study of Correlation and Causality between ICT Development with the Welfare (TSSA 2011) ... Read more

    1,82 €

  • Synthesis and Applications of Semiconductor Nanostructures

    by Karamjit Singh Dhaliwal ...
    Synthesis and Applications of Semiconductor Nanostructures consists of 15 chapters that focus on synthesis, characterization and multifaceted potential applications of semiconductor nanostructures, metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and nanostructure impregnated metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Special materials included in the volume include doped glasses, functionalized carbon nanotubes, doped ... Read more

    67,99 €

  • Illustrator CS5

    by Pierre Labbe ...
    Tout savoir sur Illustrator CS5Cet ouvrage de référence très illustré dresse un panorama complet d'Illustrator CS5, le logiciel leader de dessin vectoriel édité par Adobe. Son auteur, l'un des spécialistes français de la Creative Suite, détaille toutes les fonctionnalités de ce logiciel, en accordant une attention particulière aux nouveautés de cette version CS5 : outil Concepteur de forme, ... Read more

    27,99 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Własna firma — poradnik początkującego przedsiębiorcy

    by Andrzej Lebiedowicz ...
    Marzysz o własnym biznesie, ale nie wiesz, od czego zacząć? „Własna firma — poradnik początkującego przedsiębiorcy” to książka, która dzięki prostemu językowi i przejrzystej check liście pomoże Ci przejść przez wszystkie etapy zakładania i rozwijania działalności — OD POMYSŁU DO SUKCESU, KTÓRY JEST W ZASIĘGU RĘKI ... Read more

    4,12 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Przyszłości ludzkości według ChatGPT — 28 scenariuszy przedstawionych przez AI

    by Michał Walendowski ...
    ChatGPT to potężne i rewolucyjne narzędzie AI. Autor zapytał je, jakie jego zdaniem są możliwości rozwoju ludzkości i aby opisał przedstawione zagadnienia. Oto 28 scenariuszy przyszłości ludzkości widzianych wirtualnym wzrokiem ChatGPT. Jak naszą przyszłość widzi AI? Książka została utworzona przy pomocy AI ... Read more

    4,12 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Le Nikon D5100

    Réglages, tests techniques et objectifs conseillés

    by Jean-Marie Sepulchre ...
    Avec le D5100, Nikon propose un appareil compact et léger étudié pour être ergonomique en prises de vue photographiques comme en vidéo, avec un écran orientable et une fonction autofocus pour le tournage de film. Rançon de la compacité, la plupart des objectifs du siècle dernier ne sont plus totalement compatibles, mais nos tests permettent de signaler des solutions pour les adeptes de la mise au ... Read more

    13,99 €

  • L' Énergie dans le monde (Nelle Ed.) - Bilan et perspectives

    Bilan et perspectives

    by Jean-Louis Bobin ...
    Depuis la première édition de cet ouvrage, en 2001, la question de l'énergie a pris sur la scène publique une place de premier plan, car l'incidence des activités humaines sur le climat, qui n'était alors qu'hypothétique, a été reconnue avec certitude. L'approche sur les différents modes de production d'énergie dans le monde en a été bouleversée. Synthèse de réflexions de physiciens lors de ... Read more

    8,99 €

  • Kognitive Verarbeitungsprozesse in der Interaktion mit Strömungsexperimenten in einer Ausstellung

    Eine empirische Untersuchung mit Besuchenden an außerschulischen Lernorten im Küstenraum

    by Annika Roskam ...
    Series series Social Science and Law (German Language)
    Der Küstenraum ist ein dynamisches System, welches sensibel auf Veränderungen reagiert. Aufgrund der hohen Dynamik ist das Wattenmeer 2009 zum UNESCO Weltnaturerbe ernannt worden. Um diese besondere Bedeutung auch in außerschulischen Lernorten zu vermitteln, wird eine Ausstellung zu Strömungsphänomenen konzipiert und erprobt. Dabei werden kognitive Verarbeitungsprozesse von Besuchenden in der ... Read more

    44,62 €

  • Szybki Start! Terraform w moment

    by Michał Walendowski ...
    W kolejnych rozdziałach tej książki zgłębimy głębiej poszczególne aspekty Terraform, zaczynając od instalacji i konfiguracji, aż do zaawansowanych technik i praktyk wdrażania infrastruktury jako kodu. Gotowy? Zacznijmy podróż w świat Terraform! Książka stworzona przy pomocy AI. ... Read more

    4,76 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Physics of Destructive Earthquakes

    by Frederick Thomas, Robert Chaney, Richard Tseng ...
    Series series IOP Concise Physics
    This book is a concise introduction to the interactions between earthquakes and human-built structures (buildings, dams, bridges, power plants, pipelines and more). It focuses on the ways in which these interactions illustrate the application of basic physics principles and concepts, including inertia, force, shear, energy, acceleration, elasticity, friction and stability. ... Read more

    20,55 €

  • Biobased Materials

    Recent Developments and Industrial Applications

    Edited by Ajay Kumar Mishra, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    This book discusses the extraction, purification, modification, and processing of biobased materials and their various industrial applications, across biomedical, pharmaceutical, construction, and other industries. It includes contributions from experts on hybrid biopolymers and bio-composites, bioactive and biodegradable materials, bio-inert polymers, natural polymers and composites, and metallic ... Read more

    85,85 €

  • Les grands systèmes socio-techniques

    by DES TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMIE ...
    Les grands systèmes socio-techniques en réseau, tels le système ferroviaire, le système aérien, le système électrique, le système Telecoms puis Internet ont progressivement et profondément modifié nos vies et plus généralement la société humaine. Pour le citoyen, ils incarnent au quotidien, sciences et techniques, mais surtout ils fournissent des services devenus indispensables à la vie ... Read more

    9,99 €

  • High-Entropy Alloy Coatings

    Fundamentals and Applications

    Edited by Viswanathan S. Saji, Jamieson M. Brechtl ...
    High-Entropy Alloy Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive overview of the exciting potential of HEA coatings. This book will cover the fundamentals, fabrication methods, applications, and recent advancements in this field, with concise chapters on each topic written by a team of experts. Part I concentrates on the fundamental principles, while Parts II, III, and IV are ... Read more

    68,18 €

  • Le nucléaire expliqué par les physiciens (version 2012)

    by Bernard Bonin ...
    Des physiciens non spécialistes de l'électronucléaire clarifient les fondements physiques et les enjeux techniques du nucléaire. Ils détaillent toutes les étapes depuis l'amont jusqu'à l'aval du cycle du combustible nucléaire et présentent les différentes solutions envisageables. ... Read more

    19,99 €

  • La Science et le Débat public

    by Jean-Michel Besnier, Jacques Bouveresse, Philippe Breton, Mark Brown, Rafael Encinas de Munagorri, Emmanuel Forest, Philippe Galiay, Guy Paillotin, Laurent Turpin, Jameson Wetmore, Heinz Wismann, Jean-Marc Dabadie, Philippe Girel, Dominique Rivero ...
    La recherche de la vérité, objet de la science désintéressée, face à l'opinion publique ? Les experts contre les profanes et, coincés au milieu, les "décideurs"? Appliquée aux grandes questions reliant l'éthique, voire la simple survie des populations, et l'avancée technologique, la convergence entre les deux catégories d'individus ne va pas de soi ! Témoins les controverses sur le changement ... Read more

    14,99 €