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A Complete History of Artificial Intelligence

A History of Technological Progress That Ordinary People Can Understand

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From ancient myths of bronze giants to the historic 1956 Dartmouth workshop, this book traces humanity's millennial quest to create artificial life. Explore the evolution of AI as it transitions from mechanical gears to sophisticated digital neural networks. We delve into the 'AI Winters' of lost funding, the data-driven revolution powered by modern GPUs, and the moment machines surpassed human ... Read more

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From ancient myths of bronze giants to the historic 1956 Dartmouth workshop, this book traces humanity's millennial quest to create artificial life. Explore the evolution of AI as it transitions from mechanical gears to sophisticated digital neural networks. We delve into the 'AI Winters' of lost funding, the data-driven revolution powered by modern GPUs, and the moment machines surpassed human
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Survival Guide in the AI Era

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AI Survival Guide is a work that deeply analyzes how artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. It points out that generative AI is rapidly replacing large numbers of low threshold and highly repetitive jobs, from customer service and translation to coding, video editing, administrative tasks, and accounting. These roles share traits of standardization and repetition, which once relied on ... Read more

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AI Survival Guide is a work that deeply analyzes how artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. It points out that generative AI is rapidly replacing large numbers of low threshold and highly repetitive jobs, from customer service and translation to coding, video editing, administrative tasks, and accounting. These roles share traits of standardization and repetition, which once relied on
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Crypto Survival Rules

Uncovering the Underlying Truth of Cryptocurrency Liquidations

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This is a survival guide that deeply analyzes the essence of the market and the investment mindset. 'Crypto Survival Rules' moves beyond trivial technical operations to directly address the underlying logic and human truths behind the phenomenon of 'liquidation' in the cryptocurrency market. The author examines volatility from a philosophical perspective, transforming seemingly chaotic market ... Read more

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This is a survival guide that deeply analyzes the essence of the market and the investment mindset. 'Crypto Survival Rules' moves beyond trivial technical operations to directly address the underlying logic and human truths behind the phenomenon of 'liquidation' in the cryptocurrency market. The author examines volatility from a philosophical perspective, transforming seemingly chaotic market
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The Soul of Games

The Design Logic from Mechanics to Player Joy

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This is a practical guide to mastering game design. At its heart, the book focuses on one thing: fun. We break down complex theories to show you exactly how games use rules and feedback to hook players and keep them engaged.The book covers every stage of development. We start with how the brain reacts to reward systems and how to balance difficulty to keep players in a state of flow. We explore ... Read more

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This is a practical guide to mastering game design. At its heart, the book focuses on one thing: fun. We break down complex theories to show you exactly how games use rules and feedback to hook players and keep them engaged.The book covers every stage of development. We start with how the brain reacts to reward systems and how to balance difficulty to keep players in a state of flow. We explore
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2019 International Bamboo Construction Competition

From the Concepts to the Realized Pavilions

Edited by Kewei Liu, Cristoforo Demartino, Zhi Li, Qinghui Liu, Yan Xiao ...

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This volume builds upon the 2019 International Bamboo Construction Competition (IBCC 2019) from the Concepts to the Realized Pavilions. Several designed projects are described, and particular attention is devoted to the realized prototypes. It also presents the Bamboo Eye, an important example of architecture realized by INBAR for the 2019 Beijing Horticultural Expo. As such, the volume provides ... Read more

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This volume builds upon the 2019 International Bamboo Construction Competition (IBCC 2019) from the Concepts to the Realized Pavilions. Several designed projects are described, and particular attention is devoted to the realized prototypes. It also presents the Bamboo Eye, an important example of architecture realized by INBAR for the 2019 Beijing Horticultural Expo. As such, the volume provides
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Solid (Bio)mechanics: Challenges of the Next Decade

A Book Dedicated to Professor Gerhard A. Holzapfel

Edited by Gerhard Sommer, Kewei Li, Daniel Ch. Haspinger, Raymond W. Ogden ...

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This book offers a comprehensive and timely overview of the latest developments in the field of biomechanics and extensive knowledge of tissue structure, function, and modeling. Gathering chapters written by authoritative scientists, it reports on a range of continuum and computational models of solids, and related experimental works, for biomechanical applications. It discusses cutting-edge ... Read more

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This book offers a comprehensive and timely overview of the latest developments in the field of biomechanics and extensive knowledge of tissue structure, function, and modeling. Gathering chapters written by authoritative scientists, it reports on a range of continuum and computational models of solids, and related experimental works, for biomechanical applications. It discusses cutting-edge
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Introduction to Architecture

by Francis D. K. Ching, James F. Eckler ...

A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volumeIntroduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings, ... Read more

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A survey of the built environment distills the work of legendary author and illustrator Francis D. K. Ching into a single volumeIntroduction to Architecture presents the essential texts and drawings of Francis D. K. Ching for those new to architecture and design. With his typical highly graphic approach, this is the first introductory text from Ching that surveys the design of spaces, buildings,
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Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures

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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERSOnce an experimental building form, structural glass facades have matured into a fully robust technology. Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures documents, defines, and categorizes the current state of the art in long-span glass facade design and construction, with a focus on structural systems, glass ... Read more

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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERSOnce an experimental building form, structural glass facades have matured into a fully robust technology. Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures documents, defines, and categorizes the current state of the art in long-span glass facade design and construction, with a focus on structural systems, glass
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International Facades - CROFT

Climate Related Optimized Facade Technologies

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"International Facades - CROFT" links the fields of architecture, building services and building physics. It aims at an international diversity in façade design to reduce energy consumption in building design.Current architectural planning practices, such as the International Style, perceive the climate often as a problem, rather than an opportunity to work with it.This doctoral thesis presents a ... Read more

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"International Facades - CROFT" links the fields of architecture, building services and building physics. It aims at an international diversity in façade design to reduce energy consumption in building design.Current architectural planning practices, such as the International Style, perceive the climate often as a problem, rather than an opportunity to work with it.This doctoral thesis presents a
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Eco-Resorts

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Eco-Resorts is a design guide for low impact, environmentally friendly tourist resorts in the tropics. The book is the first to offer architects practical, detailed guidance in developing resort buildings that work with a tropical climate andmeet the needs and expectations of the client and building inhabitants.The book includes both architectural design and material solutions, supported by ... Read more

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Eco-Resorts is a design guide for low impact, environmentally friendly tourist resorts in the tropics. The book is the first to offer architects practical, detailed guidance in developing resort buildings that work with a tropical climate andmeet the needs and expectations of the client and building inhabitants.The book includes both architectural design and material solutions, supported by
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Furniture Design

An Introduction to Development, Materials, Manufacturing

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Furniture Design is a comprehensive guide and resource for students and furniture designers. As well as discussing pioneering contemporary and historical designs, it also provides substantive answers to designers’ questions about function, materials, manufacture and sustainability, integrating guidance on all of these subjects – particularly material and manufacturing properties, in one accessible ... Read more

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Furniture Design is a comprehensive guide and resource for students and furniture designers. As well as discussing pioneering contemporary and historical designs, it also provides substantive answers to designers’ questions about function, materials, manufacture and sustainability, integrating guidance on all of these subjects – particularly material and manufacturing properties, in one accessible
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A stunning, full-color showcase of the latest innovations in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design, featuring thirty-five diverse homes.Today’s architects, designers, building craftsman, and homeowners are becoming more environmentally conscious, choosing eco-friendly living spaces with small carbon footprints that are built with sustainable materials. New Eco Homes explores various ... Read more

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