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We live in a world of waves. The Earth shakes to its foundations, the seas and oceans tremble incessantly, sounds reverberate through land, sea, and air. Beneath the skin, our brains and bodies are awash with waves of their own, and the Universe is filled by a vast spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, of which visible light is the narrowest sliver. Casting the net even wider, there are mechanical waves, quantum wave phenomena, and the now clearly detected gravitational waves. Look closer...

Before games became billion-dollar spectacles, some of their most unforgettable worlds were built from blinking cursors, crude pixels, clever puzzles, and the dangerous phrase “You are standing at the end of a road.” Computer adventure gaming turned the keyboard into a doorway, asking players to think, explore, experiment, and lose themselves in stories that existed halfway between literature and software.From the mainframe caves of Colossal Cave Adventure and Zork to the rise of S...

Sound is integral to how we experience the world, in the form of noise as well as music. But what is sound? What is the physical basis of pitch and harmony? And how are sound waves exploited in musical instruments? In this Very Short Introduction Mike Goldsmith looks at the science of sound and explores sound in different contexts, covering the audible and inaudible, sound underground and underwater, accoustic and electric, and hearing in humans and animals. He also considers the ...

Geraldine is having a very bad day. First, a giant autonomous road builder tries to kill her, and then it comes looking for her at her work, only to be stopped by a man that she learns is what would have been called a sociopath in the past. Slowly, she starts to wonder, who the real killer is, the sociopath that kills computers, or the computers themselves.

If you want to know why you can’t help but keep checking your phone and what harm it can cause your productivity and happiness, then keep reading…Do you know how many times you check your phone per day?Have you recently checked your screen time?A recent Deloitte survey found the average American checks their phone 47 times a day, and the top 20 % of smartphone users spend more than 4.5 hours on their phones. Just imagine how many tasks you can get done and how muc...

Viruses ... hackers ... malware ... identity theft ... IT security breaches. It's enough to make your head spin. As the company's CEO, owner, or key executive, you may think your network and company information are safe from prying eyes, but are they really? Maybe your network is running illegal programs (installed by criminals in other countries and without your knowledge) because you have fast servers and weak protection. Or perhaps your IT staff is overworked and over promising on resul...

This antique book contains a detailed guide to learning and playing Canasta, and constitutes a quick way to learn this popular game with instructions for skillful play. Its exciting nuances, the possibility of obtaining a huge count, and the strategy of outwitting opponents by clever play make Canasta a card game that holds the interest from start to finish. Complete with simple descriptions and suggestions for strategic play and hints for the more advanced players, this text is ideal for ...

Noise is a widely recognized problem and health concern in the modern world. Given the importance of managing noise levels and developing suitable 'soundscapes' in contexts such as industry, schools, or public spaces, this is an area of active research for acousticians. But noise, in the sense of dissonance, can also be used positively; composers have employed it from Baroque music to Rock feedback; medicine harnesses it to shatter kidney stones and treat cancer; and even the military uses...

Sound is integral to how we experience the world, in the form of noise as well as music. But what is sound? What is the physical basis of pitch and harmony? And how are sound waves exploited in musical instruments? In this Very Short Introduction Mike Goldsmith looks at the science of sound and explores sound in different contexts, covering the audible and inaudible, sound underground and underwater, accoustic and electric, and hearing in humans and animals. He also considers the ...

An Enquiry Into the Present State of Polite Learning in Europe by Oliver Goldsmith is a landmark work of eighteenth-century literary criticism and cultural commentary that offers a thoughtful examination of education, scholarship, literature, and the intellectual climate of Europe during the Enlightenment. With wit, clarity, and keen observation, Goldsmith reflects on the strengths and shortcomings of contemporary learning while exploring the evolving relationship between knowledge, societ...

Dalziel's Illustrated Goldsmith is a captivating collection that brings to life the works of the renowned Irish writer Oliver Goldsmith. This beautifully illustrated edition showcases Goldsmith's literary genius, featuring his most celebrated poems and prose. The illustrations enhance the text, providing a visual representation of the themes and emotions conveyed in Goldsmith's writing. Readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of his storytelling, which often reflects the complexit...

A new approach to teaching computing and technology ethics using science fiction stories.Should autonomous weapons be legal? Will we be cared for by robots in our old age? Does the efficiency of online banking outweigh the risk of theft? From communication to travel to medical care, computing technologies have transformed our daily lives, for better and for worse. But how do we know when a new development comes at too high a cost? Using science fiction stories as c...