Introduces the science of robotics, discussing the evolution of artificial intelligence, the history of robotics, the different kinds of robots, and their uses. (view table of contents)

Describes how America grew and prospered during the antebellum era after the War of 1812, and explains the origins of heated disputes between the North and the South. (view table of contents)

Brief biographies of ten women influential in modern American politics: Margaret Chase Smith, Nancy Kasslbaum, Dianne Feinstein, Ann Richards, Geraldine Ferraro, Maxine Waters, Patricia Schroeder, Christine Todd Whitman, Carol Moseley-Braun, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.Brief biographies of ten women influential in modern American politics, includes Margaret Chase Smith, Nancy Kassebaum, Dianne Feinstein, and Christine Todd Whitman

Product Description: This volume provides an overview of fuzzy logic and outlines how it can be applied to real-world problems in industry and business. Four main concepts of fuzziness are covered: fuzzy logic, the mathematical basis of fuzziness; fuzzy systems, used for estimation and process control; fuzzy decision-making, the language-oriented fuzzy system used in decision-making; and fuzzy cognitive maps, generalized fuzzy feedback used to improve and refine future decision-making...read more

Product Description: A guided exploration into the world of artificial life. The book presents topics in a simple, direct style allowing readers to browse, explore, ponder and experiment on their own. Code is provided so that readers can build their own creations.

Defines and traces the history of genetic engineering and describes its uses in medicine, agriculture, and business

Introduces the science of robotics, discussing the nature of artificial intelligence, the history of robotics, the different kinds of robots, and their uses (view table of contents)

Explores volcanoes and volcanic activity in the United States, discussing the study of volcanoes, their effect on the environment, and volcanic hazards and risks

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Defines terms related to computers and databases, including misspellings, abbreviations, acronyms, and SQL commands

Surveys the history of the nuclear arms race, the proliferation of weapons, and efforts by nations and individuals to prevent their use

Describes the duties, salaries, and training required for a variety of occupations related to the design, sales, and servicing of robots

Offers guidance on the use of the Apple Writer II word processing computer program to create letters and reports