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Murderbot diaries volume 5
Language
English
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The first full-length novel in Martha Wells' New York Times and USA Today bestselling Murderbot Diaries series. I caught myself rereading my favorite parts... and I can't recommend it enough. -- New York Times You know that feeling when you're at work, and you've had enough of people, and then the boss walks in with yet another job that needs to be done right this second or the world will end, but all you want to do is go home and binge your favorite...
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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
They fix spacecraft, dance, tell jokes, and even clean your carpet! From the tiniest robo-bees to gigantic factory machines, robotics is all around you. This technology isn't just for science-fiction anymore -- it's real and more relevant than ever. With stunning visuals and energetic, impactful design, readers won't stop until they've learned everything there is to know about robotics.
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Publisher
Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The digital revolution is here. It's changing how work gets done, how industries are structured, and how people from all walks of life work, behave, and relate to each other. To thrive in a world driven by data and powered by algorithms, we must learn to see, think, and act in new ways. We need to develop a digital mindset. But what does that mean? Some fear it means that in the near future we will all need to become technologists who master the...
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
The STEM Files graphic novel series focuses on the hilarious, top secret stories of ambitious, but inept, would-be evil villains. Top Secret: MechaNix focuses on the blundering would-be evil villain Megan Nicks, aka MechaNix, as she attempts to seek revenge by building a larger-than-life robot kitty. But she fails miserably due to her lack of knowledge about robotics. It's hard to unleash your robot if you don't know how to properly build one! Each...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
The Empire can be seductive, particularly if you're an aspiring young pilot... Thane Kyrell and Ciena Ree both know this very well when they enroll Imperial Academy, eager to pursue their dreams. When Thane discovers the darker side of the Empire, though, and defects to the Rebellion, the pair's lifelong friendship will be put to the ultimate test. Will Thane and Ciena's relationship -- or even they themselves -- survive this galactic conflict...?...
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Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
How would you like to have a robot for a teacher? While robots will never replace human teachers, they are helping students learn in and out of the classroom. Informational text, fun facts, and full-color images about educational robots stimulate the curiosity of young readers. A "Words to Know" feature helps students master new vocabulary. This cutting-edge book includes a fun activity that will help students learn about programming and supports...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Everyone has a "schmuck" in their office--a difficult, disruptive person who upsets the workplace, confuses their co-workers and causes concern. No one is safe from a schmuck. They come in many sizes and shapes, such as: - Narcissus--the self-centered, condescending, attention-seeking peacock who tramples on others - The Flytrap--the bringer of chaos who can flip from angry to happy in an instant creating an office maelstrom - The Bean Counter--the...
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Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"For however smart your Roomba or Alexa might seem, historically, robots have been fairly dumb. They are only able to do their jobs when given a narrow set of tasks, confined in a controlled environment, and overseen by a human operator. But things are changing. A new breed of robots is in development that will operate largely on their own. They'll drive on roads and sidewalks, ferry deliveries within buildings, stock shelves in stores, and coordinate...
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Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
How do you tell a real trend from the merely trendy? How, for example, will a technology--like artificial intelligence, machine learning, self-driving cars, biohacking, bots, and the Internet of Things--affect us, our businesses, and workplaces? How will it eventually change the way we live, work, play, and think--and how should we prepare for it now?
In The Signals Are Talking, noted futurist Amy Webb shows us how to analyze the "true signals"--those...
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Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Josh Shipp has been serving up a healthy dose of "advice with an attitude" to millions of teens for over a decade, in front of packed auditoriums across the country. For the first time ever, Josh is pulling together all of his unique advice for "world domination" into a must-have survival guide. Hilarious, inspirational, and authentic, Josh offers golden nuggets of wisdom for everything that has you freaking out (pretty much all the stuff you can't...
12) The maker's guide to building robots: everything you need to know to build your own from scratch
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Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"You see them at the movies and on TV, but you also have them in the kitchen and on your computer. They help us forecast the weather, they adjust the fridge temperature, and they vacuum the dust from our homes in our absence. Robots are everywhere! But we love this invasion, especially those of us into STEM activities. Little by little, these creatures have almost become our best friends. That's why you need to get to know them well, to know...
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Have you always been fascinated with robots? Do you want to know how to build one yourself? Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of robotics engineering is at your fingertips. -- Publisher description
14) Qualityland
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English
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What if the perfect world wasn't built for you? Welcome to QualityLand, the best country on Earth. Here, a universal ranking system determines the social advantages and career opportunities of every member of society. An automated matchmaking service knows the best partners for everyone and helps with the break up when your ideal match (frequently) changes. And the foolproof algorithms of the biggest, most successful company in the world, TheShop,...
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Publisher
Alpha Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Electronics is a fascinating area of study and work, but with recent advances in the field you might think today's electronics are beyond your skill set. This guide gives you everything you need to know about working with voltage, conductors, circuit boards, and more.
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Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"From a top scientist and the creator of the hugely popular web comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal, a hilariously illustrated investigation into future technologies--from how to fling a ship into deep space on the cheap to 3D organ printing. What will the world of tomorrow be like? How does progress happen? And why do we not have a lunar colony already? What is the holdup? In this smart and funny book, celebrated cartoonist Zach Weinersmith and...
17) Robots
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Series
Publisher
Starry Forest Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that some robots are so small that they can swim inside your bloodstream? Or that certain robots can travel into the fiery insides of volcanoes? Discover all the shapes, sizes, and colors that robots come in, as well as the kinds of tasks they can complete"--Publisher marketing.
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Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Robots are all around you. As robotics technology improves, robots are poised to take on even more important jobs, making your life easier, safer, and cooler! A robot has to have some sort of computing ability to do its job. But how smart are robots, really? What do they know and what can they do? Can they learn like us--and could they ever get too smart?