Language Technology

Discover the extraordinary stories behind everyday things! Did you know that the ice cream sundae was invented because of a law forbidding the sale of ice cream on Sundays? Or that the first motorcycle was really just a tricycle with a motor? Would you believe that Mickey Mouse started out as a rabbit? Arranged in alphabetical order, this fascinating book is packed with the stories behind these and over 100 more inventions.

Flight. Loneliness. Fear. Danger. Courage. Charles Lindbergh considered all these things and more when he set out for Paris on the morning of May 20, 1927, with only two compasses and the stars for his guides. Experience all the drama of Lindbergh's history-making flight with startling intimacy as you travel along with the first pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic, and follow the courage and endurance of one man who dared to make his dream come true.

The Joy of Clojure, Second Edition is a deep account of the Clojure language. Fully updated for Clojure 1.6, this edition goes beyond the syntax to show you how to write fluent Clojure code. You'll learn functional and declarative approaches to programming and will master techniques that make Clojure elegant and efficient. The book shows you how to solve hard problems related to concurrency, interoperability, and performance, and how great it can be to think in the Clojure way.

Python is on the rise in the world of coding and many popular technological devices from the Raspberry Pi to the Linux operating system use Python as a crux for not just education but implementation. Python can help you code your own software, develop your own games, and even format your own home surveillance system. It is one of the most useful coding languages around, and the way it is formatted cuts fluff that other coding languages have a tendency to be bogged down with. Whether your interest in Python is educational or career-based, it is a programming language you should know.

Explore the fascinating world of mobile apps. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explore the fascinating world of software coding. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explore the fascinating world of robots. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explore the fascinating world of online gaming. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Explores the fascinating world of 3D printing. With fun facts and engaging discussion topics, this short audiobook provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Have you watched the news lately? They can't stop talking about hacking. It is portrayed in movies, shouted about in media headlines, and typically gets a lot of attention. In fact, in the run up to the 2016 US Presidential election, there were allegations made nearly every day that the Russians were influencing the election by hacking into American databases and systems. And who can forget Julian Assange and his infamous WikiLeaks that successfully hacked into hundreds of thousands of emails, and whose actions may have kept Hillary Clinton out of the White House.

In this dynamic account, award-winning author Paul Fleischman arms teens with the basic tools to uncover vested interests and falsehoods by vetting sources, following the money, and checking references so that they can make informed decisions about what actions to take in the worldwide battle against climate change, overconsumption, and dwindling resources.

J. D. Buck was a prominent theosophist, an influential Freemason, as well as a writer on both subjects. In this particular piece from 1897, he writes about the importance of self-discipline and how it's tied in with the concept of power. He writes about controlling one's feelings and conquering one's passions in order to achieve and maintain the ability of self-mastery. He also talks about universal brotherhood, a concept important to theosophists and Freemasons alike.

This guide is primarily concerned with the safety of the person and the minimising of the potential of physical conflict and personal injury. This guide looks at awareness of potential behaviour patterns that may lead to aggressiveness; avoidance of situations where the potential for aggressive behaviour exists; interpretation of non-verbal communications signals; control and de-escalation techniques; an outline of techniques for your personal safety.

This audiobook includes two guides: Python Programming Professional Made Easy! Expert Python Programming Language Success in a Day for Any Computer User and Windows 8 Tips for Beginners: A Simple, Easy, and Efficient Guide to a Complex System of Windows 8.

Written by an airline pilot and a clinical psychologist, this combination of practical explanation and self-help techniques is the definitive guide to help nervous passengers overcome their fear of flying. Lighthearted, unpatronising and informative.

Are you aware that C Programming is one of the most popular and most commonly used programming languages today? Did you know many expert developers started with learning C in order to become knowledgeable in computer programming? Were you aware that grade schools and high schools have begun implementing C Programming in their curricula? Are you wanting a simple, step-by-step method of learning C Programming? While skipping all the technical jargon so many learners fear?

Is human computer interactions what you want to learn? Always wondered how one understand computers proficiently? Does it interest you how HCI works? Purchase HCI to discover everything you need to know about it. Step by step to increase your computer skill set. Learn how to operate computer systems socially. All your basic knowledge in one purchase!

What is the Da Vinci code and what is all the fuss about? Despite being a work of fiction, the bestselling novel The Da Vinci Code has a plot based on a number of concepts and ideas that the author claims to be true. This book explores the locations, historical facts and theories, and the sources of inspiration behind the novel in order to reveal the true key to the Da Vinci code.

Endorsed by authors, teachers, scientists and congressmen, Mike Mongo's The Astronaut Instruction Manual excites a new generation of space explorers. The audiobook, designed for children between the ages of 8 and 13, is a functioning first-step instruction manual. With excitement and honesty, Mongo encourages his listeners to articulate and personalize their own visions of next-generation space travel.

Are you aware that C Programming is one of the most popular and most commonly used programming languages today? Did you know many expert developers have started with learning C in order to become knowledgeable in computer programming? Were you aware that grade schools and high schools have begun implementing C Programming in their curricula? Are you wanting a simple way to understand a step-by-step action to learning C Programming? While skipping all the technical jargon so many learners fear in programming?