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In this groundbreaking work, computer scientist Leslie G. Valiant details a promising new computational approach to studying the intricate workings of the human brain.

Technology doesn't flow smoothly; it's the big surprises that matter, and Yale computer expert David Gelernter sees one such giant leap right on the horizon. Today's small scale software programs...

Neuroscientists once believed your brain was essentially "locked down" by adulthood. No new cells. No major changes. If you grew up depressed, angry, sad, aggressive, or nasty, you'd be that...

Essentially it's just a little collection of microchips in a plastic case, but in a few short years the iPod has become the quintessential accessory for music fans everywhere. It's...

This follow-up to Geri Halliwell's biography, "If Only", brings readers up to date with the real story of her life over the past four years. Since the break-up of the...

The Only Innovation Guide You Will Ever Need--from the Award-Winning Minds at Mayo Clinic A lot of businesspeople talk about innovation, but few companies have achieved the level of truly...

(ul) From the author team that brought you the perennial bestsellers Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations, which have more than one million copies in print worldwide (li)The authors have made...

The Americans called it "Torpedo Junction," the Germans "Devil's George," but historians know it as the Battle of the Atlantic. Lasting from 1941-1944 it was the longest sustained campaign of...

Learn how to make easy, practical, mouth-watering meals in this first-ever cookbook featuring over 100 full-color photos from the genius chef behind the very successful, no-nonsense food website Dinner Then...

From Democratic Party rising star Jane Kleeb, an urgent and stirring road map showing how the Democratic Party can, and should, engage rural America The Democratic Party has lost an...

Revered management thinker Peter F. Drucker is our trusted guide in this thoughtful, day-by-day companion that offers his penetrating and practical wisdom. Amid the multiple pressures of our daily work...

The intellectual power of this book presents a challenge to unthinking piety; its deep Christian devotion, with no loss of scholarly precision, challenges unthinking reductionism, not least that of the...

In California, a boy dies horribly of a strange illness. In Indiana, horses die of a mysterious neurological disease. Jack D. Byrne, Ph.D., noted virologist and moderator of a unique...

Explores the world of delusional patients and offers an investigation into the ways in which isolated human beings in institutions find meaning in their lives.

Features more than four hundred American, Allied, and German photographs that present the dramatic events of the invasion from both sides.

Following the successes of Cafe Paradiso and the award-winning Paradiso Seasons, Denis Cotter is back with an evocative, witty collection of tales and a superb range of exciting and delicious...

A new thoroughly researched, skilfully photographed and beautifully published coffee table book, brought to you by the duo behind 'Eccentric Homes'. This is so much more than a lifestyle publication:...

Dinosaur skeletons, eggs, bones, and fossils have become increasingly coveted objects for collectors. Dinosaurs are Collectible explores the reasons for their popularity and tells the stories behind the many illustrious...

This book is for all human beings. Drawn with a smile for the fearless and with an aching heart for all those living with anxiety speed bumps or overwhelming mountains...

Home is where the glam is. A sexy interior design book with glamorous, cinematic houses from the seventies, eighties, nineties and nillies. Houses with an erotic tension that make you...

For a long time Belgian artist Karin Hanssen has been a well kept secret among the inner art crowd; now she is on the verge of a breakthrough. Her work...

The myth of the Universal Museum, a place where cultures and the arts would be documented and preserved for future generations, inspired by the tradition of the Museum and the...

This title discusses women's artistic productions within established historical and geographical frameworks, also provides a survey of women professionally active as painters, engravers and sculptors in 16th and 17th century...

Anthologin is the product of a fortuitous encounter that brought together Samuele Ambrosi, an internationally renowned, multi-award-winning barman with a stellar resume, Maurizio Maestrelli, esteemed journalist and author of several...

Famous and beloved classics are reinterpreted to capture the attention of young audiences in this engaging book series. This magnificently illustrated edition Herman Melville's Moby Dick brings new life to...

In this updated edition featuring new projects, the renowned studio Garrofe showcases its most versatile and outstanding packaging-design projects. The book comes with links to copyright free vector-based templates and...

'The Art of Folding V1' presented a wide range of creators who are inspired by origami and whose work with various materials draws on traditional techniques. Drawing on examples from...

Beginning with early Alpine pioneers through to the development of modern skiing, author and ski aficionado Gabriella Le Breton presents the evolution of this much-loved mountain sport and all the...

Whiskey is one of the most fascinating liquors in the world. This book provides lovers of this special beverage with everything they might want to know about its history, manufacture,...

Islam, the second largest and the youngest of the major world religions, has changed the world and left its mark on human history since the appearance of the prophet Mohammed...

The Musee d'Orsay, with its famous collection of artistic masterpieces from the Impressionist period, ranks as one of the most visited sights in Paris. This book offers concise information and...

This is the first book to explain the genesis and cultural significance of emoji, the world's cutest and most popular form of shorthand. If you have a Twitter account or...

The editors of the acclaimed Hi-Fructose Magazine present a stunning visual exploration of the intersection between the worlds of wearable art and fashion; where technology, sculpture, experimental materials, and otherworldly...

Named a Book You Need to Read in 2021 by Harper's Bazaar A "moving, astounding, and totally unsettling" (Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author) literary debut following two patients...

From YouTube star and Facebook Video sensation Laura Clery comes a collection of comedic essays in the vein of We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby and...

When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where...

A screen-printed cover and bright Wibalin binding enclose charming illustrations and messages of encouragement: Begin by loving yourself. Love the tomorrows you're heading into. Love that you will end up...

An anthology of humor writing by the producer of such programs as The Ben Stiller Show is published to benefit the non-profit organization 826 National and features entries by such...

Almost one million subscribers heartily agree: "Food & Wine" is the unrivaled leader in the field--and every year the magazine's editors search tirelessly for the most delectable dishes from the...

In May 1987 the US guided missile frigate Stark, sailing the waters of the Persian Gulf, was suddenly blown apart by the air force of Iraq. A fifth of the...

An engaging look at the legendary feats of the great uphill cyclists

Giving your child a healthy start to life For optimal growth and development, the first 2 years of a child's life are arguably the most important for good nutrition. And...

Discover the magic of Easter with Grug, now in hardback - the perfect gift for younger readers One warm sunny day, Grug discovers that Easter is on its way. Then...