Viaje al Sol (A Trip to the Sun)

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...

California is home to the largest school system in the country. Students will learn about the history of California’s schools and higher education system with this nonfiction text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies standards and the NCSS/C3 Framework and features...

«Nacer y crecer en Nápoles agota el destino: vaya uno donde vaya, ya lo ha recibido como dote, mitad lastre, mitad salvoconducto.» Un hombre recuerda el verano de sus diez años en un pueblo costero cerca de Nápoles, los años en que se anhela un futuro desde el que sólo se puede mirar atrás. Entre la pesca y los libros, los paseos en solitario y los encuentros con los muchachos del barrio, transcurren sus días, hasta que conoce a una niña sin nombre que le descubre el peso de palabras como amor o justicia. A los diez años, la edad se escribe por primera vez con dos cifras. La...

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