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For centuries, animals have worked alongside their human partners. Using their sharp senses, instincts, and training, animals provide transportation, guidance and assistance, safety and rescue, therapy, entertainment, and more. In these jobs, animals have proven to be invaluable partners to people worldwide.
Anti-Semitism has been called the oldest hatred, as it has endured from ancient times to the present day. The resurgence of White supremacy and neo-Nazism, as well as the conflict between Israel and Hamas, have brought an increase in harassment and discrimination of Jews. Against this background, there are many courageous groups dedicated to ending Anti-Semitism.
"Houston, we've had a problem." On April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft were headed to the moon when a sudden explosion rocked the ship. Oxygen levels began depleting rapidly. Electrical power began to fail. AstronautsJames Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise were about to be stranded in the inky void of outer space. The mission to the moon was scrapped. Now, Apollo 13's only goal was to bring the crew home. With the damaged spacecraft hurtling towards the moon a
Apple Black follows the young sorcerer Sano as he struggles to fulfill his prophesied destiny as the Trinity, the savior of the world, recounting how humans acquired fruits called "Black" that turned humans into sorcerers. Sano follows his dangerous and challenging quest.
As the Arctic experiences increasingly drastic ice melt, a treasure trove of previously inaccessible resources—especially oil and natural gas—are exposed. From oil tankers to military bases, the Arctic has never before hosted so many warring interests . . . and the stakes have never been so high.
Twelve-year-old Maisie is an artist. When she?s in front of her sketchbook or apprenticing at Glenna?s Portraits, the family-run art shop her grandmother started, the world makes sense. She doesn?t think about Calum, her brother who mysteriously left home and cut ties with her family six years ago, or her parents? insistence that she ôbroaden her horizonsö and try something new-something that isn?t art.
The art world is ever changing. Although painting and sculpture still have a strong following, many of today's artists are making names for themselves in other art forms including animation, tattoo, and even graffiti. The Art Scene series focuses onwhat some of today's new artists are doing, what they seek to communicate through their art, and how they are using new techniques and technology to create and promote their work. Each book introduces readers to influential artists and presents brief
In February 2011, artificial intelligent (AI) "smart machine" Watson won a million-dollar prize against two human contestants on Jeopardy. Since then, AI drones, cars, Packbots (rescue robots), and social robots have become realities. Space robots are on the horizon, and according to some AI researchers, the Singularity (smart machines that will reprogram themselves and download massive amounts of information from the Internet until they surpass human intelligence) is not far behind. Award-winni
Artificial intelligence is the buzz term of our time, but will this amazing technology be our ultimate ally or our ultimate foe? This exciting series invites readers to explore how AI is changing our world and then join the debate about whether this transformative technology will be our greatest friend or our deadliest foe. Packed with high-tech information about the role of AI in all aspects of our lives and filled with debate-style features that explore the benefits and dangers of the technolo
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence or AI are changing everyday life in the United States and around the world. Artificial Intelligence: Promise and Peril examines how the technology began and how it is affecting home life, medical care, business activity, and military strategies. It also includes experts' assessment of AI's future, including its possible benefits and dangers.