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Once Upon An Algorithm

by Clara O’Connor ...

A brand new spicy STEM romance for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Sally Thorne!What do you do when your mortifying Friday night blind date is sitting opposite you at your desk on Monday morning?A hot blind date in Paris with no strings? Practical Leonie would never do such a thing! But when a new dating app that uses science and logic leads her to gorgeous, so-not-her-type Jack the chemistry is off the ... Read more

$5.99 NZD

A brand new spicy STEM romance for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Sally Thorne!What do you do when your mortifying Friday night blind date is sitting opposite you at your desk on Monday morning?A hot blind date in Paris with no strings? Practical Leonie would never do such a thing! But when a new dating app that uses science and logic leads her to gorgeous, so-not-her-type Jack the chemistry is off the
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The Last Lecture

Lessons in Living - the international bestseller

by Randy Pausch ...

'A phenomenon' SUNDAY TIMESA lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

'A phenomenon' SUNDAY TIMESA lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to
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Co-Intelligence

The Definitive, Bestselling Guide to Living and Working with AI

by Ethan Mollick ...

The New York Times BestsellerThe urgent and definitive guide to working, learning, and living in the new age of artificial intelligence from the acclaimed Wharton Professor of Management and author of the One Useful Thing Substack.'The very best book I know about the ins, outs, and ethics of generative AI. Drop everything and read it cover to cover NOW' Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit ... Read more

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The New York Times BestsellerThe urgent and definitive guide to working, learning, and living in the new age of artificial intelligence from the acclaimed Wharton Professor of Management and author of the One Useful Thing Substack.'The very best book I know about the ins, outs, and ethics of generative AI. Drop everything and read it cover to cover NOW' Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of Grit
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Brave New Words

How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

by Salman Khan ...

‘Salman Khan has long been on the cutting edge of education, and in Brave New Words, he shows us what’s next. The book is a timely master class for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era. No one has thought more about these issues—or has more interesting things to say about them’ Bill GatesWhether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

‘Salman Khan has long been on the cutting edge of education, and in Brave New Words, he shows us what’s next. The book is a timely master class for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era. No one has thought more about these issues—or has more interesting things to say about them’ Bill GatesWhether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words,
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Now You See It

How Technology and Brain Science Will Transform Schools and Business for the 21st Century

by Cathy N. Davidson ...

A digital innovator shows how we can thrive in the new technological age.When Cathy Davidson and Duke University gave free iPods to the freshman class in 2003, critics said they were wasting their money. Yet when students in practically every discipline invented academic uses for their music players, suddenly the idea could be seen in a new light-as an innovative way to turn learning on its head ... Read more

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A digital innovator shows how we can thrive in the new technological age.When Cathy Davidson and Duke University gave free iPods to the freshman class in 2003, critics said they were wasting their money. Yet when students in practically every discipline invented academic uses for their music players, suddenly the idea could be seen in a new light-as an innovative way to turn learning on its head
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Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary

by Linus Torvalds, David Diamond ...

Once upon a time Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet -- for free. Today Torvalds is an international folk hero. And his creation LINUX is used by over 12 million people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now, in a ... Read more

$13.03 NZD

Once upon a time Linus Torvalds was a skinny unknown, just another nerdy Helsinki techie who had been fooling around with computers since childhood. Then he wrote a groundbreaking operating system and distributed it via the Internet -- for free. Today Torvalds is an international folk hero. And his creation LINUX is used by over 12 million people as well as by companies such as IBM. Now, in a
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The World Is Open

How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education

by Curtis J. Bonk ...

Discover the dramatic changes that are affecting all learnersWeb-based technology has opened up education around the world to the point where anyone can learn anything from anyone else at any time. To help educators and others understand what's possible, Curt Bonk employs his groundbreaking "WE-ALL-LEARN" model to outline ten key technology and learning trends, demonstrating how technology has ... Read more

$28.99 NZD

Discover the dramatic changes that are affecting all learnersWeb-based technology has opened up education around the world to the point where anyone can learn anything from anyone else at any time. To help educators and others understand what's possible, Curt Bonk employs his groundbreaking "WE-ALL-LEARN" model to outline ten key technology and learning trends, demonstrating how technology has
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mBot for Makers

Conceive, Construct, and Code Your Own Robots at Home or in the Classroom

by Andrew Carle, Rick Schertle ...

The mBot robotics platform is a hugely popular kit because of the quality of components and price. With hundreds of thousands of these kits out there in homes, schools and makerspaces, there is much untapped potential. Getting Started with mBots is for non-technical parents, kids and teachers who want to start with a robust robotics platform and then take it to the next level. The heart of the ... Read more

$17.38 NZD

The mBot robotics platform is a hugely popular kit because of the quality of components and price. With hundreds of thousands of these kits out there in homes, schools and makerspaces, there is much untapped potential. Getting Started with mBots is for non-technical parents, kids and teachers who want to start with a robust robotics platform and then take it to the next level. The heart of the
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How Did Bill Gates Get His First Million? Biography of Famous People | Children's Biography Books

by Baby Professor ...

You know Bill Gates as a wealthy and successful man. You only see the end-result of his struggles because he was not born rich. He made himself rich through years of hardwork and sacrifices. By knowing his story, your child will become encouraged to also work hard to achieve his/her goals. Isn't this book an inspiring read? ... Read more

$7.44 NZD

You know Bill Gates as a wealthy and successful man. You only see the end-result of his struggles because he was not born rich. He made himself rich through years of hardwork and sacrifices. By knowing his story, your child will become encouraged to also work hard to achieve his/her goals. Isn't this book an inspiring read?
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Computer Science Education

Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in School

Drawing together the most up-to-date research from experts all across the world, Computer Science Education provides full, current coverage of a teaching subject that's still developing. It offers the most up-to-date coverage available on this developing subject, ideal for building confidence of new PGCE students teaching a very new discipline, exploring key concepts, pedagogical approaches and ... Read more

$46.43 NZD

Drawing together the most up-to-date research from experts all across the world, Computer Science Education provides full, current coverage of a teaching subject that's still developing. It offers the most up-to-date coverage available on this developing subject, ideal for building confidence of new PGCE students teaching a very new discipline, exploring key concepts, pedagogical approaches and
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The Class

Living and Learning in the Digital Age

by Sonia Livingstone, Julian Sefton-Green ...

Series Book 1 - Connected Youth and Digital Futures
An intimate look at how children network, identify, learn and grow in a connected world.Read Online at connectedyouth.nyupress.orgDo today’s youth have more opportunities than their parents? As they build their own social and digital networks, does that offer new routes to learning and friendship? How do they navigate the meaning of education in a digitally connected but fiercely competitive, ... Read more

$45.22 NZD

An intimate look at how children network, identify, learn and grow in a connected world.Read Online at connectedyouth.nyupress.orgDo today’s youth have more opportunities than their parents? As they build their own social and digital networks, does that offer new routes to learning and friendship? How do they navigate the meaning of education in a digitally connected but fiercely competitive,
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Designing and Delivering Effective Online Instruction

How to Engage Adult Learners

by Linda Dale Bloomberg ...

The Spring of 2020 saw educational institutions around the world abruptly convert to online teaching formats. While this transition may be unfamiliar—and even uncomfortable—the skills and techniques needed to engage and empower online learners can be learned and mastered to serve the current and ever-expanding need. This indispensable resource focuses on combining thoughtful teaching strategies ... Read more

$50.60 NZD

The Spring of 2020 saw educational institutions around the world abruptly convert to online teaching formats. While this transition may be unfamiliar—and even uncomfortable—the skills and techniques needed to engage and empower online learners can be learned and mastered to serve the current and ever-expanding need. This indispensable resource focuses on combining thoughtful teaching strategies
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Teaching Math Online

Great Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Support Parents, K8

by Marian Small ...

Learn how to provide rich, online mathematics instruction that optimizes the limited time you have with students, while doing it in a way that does not overwhelm parents. This practical resource: highlights the value of open questions for differentiating instruction in the K–8 virtual environment; shows teachers how to adapt the materials that they are already using; illustrates how students can ... Read more

$27.42 NZD

Learn how to provide rich, online mathematics instruction that optimizes the limited time you have with students, while doing it in a way that does not overwhelm parents. This practical resource: highlights the value of open questions for differentiating instruction in the K–8 virtual environment; shows teachers how to adapt the materials that they are already using; illustrates how students can
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大学计算机基础实训指导

by 蔡明, 何忠慧 ...

本书是与《大学计算机基础》配套的实训指导教材。本书共分为5章，内容包括日常办公设置、办公文档处理、办公电子报表处理、办公演示文稿处理和计算机网络基础。本书通过职业场景设计，穿插技能任务与子任务。全书以职场工作为背景设计教学实践内容，不仅突出了实践性与职业性，也体现了由浅入深、由易到难的组织形式。通过简洁的语言与图文并茂的描述，形成了“轻松学习、简单理解、引导实践”的技巧与技能学习效果。本书适合作为高等院校、高等职业技术院校、成人教育学院计算机文化基础课程教材，也可以作为全国计算机等级考试和自学考试的辅导用书。 ... Read more

$12.51 NZD

本书是与《大学计算机基础》配套的实训指导教材。本书共分为5章，内容包括日常办公设置、办公文档处理、办公电子报表处理、办公演示文稿处理和计算机网络基础。本书通过职业场景设计，穿插技能任务与子任务。全书以职场工作为背景设计教学实践内容，不仅突出了实践性与职业性，也体现了由浅入深、由易到难的组织形式。通过简洁的语言与图文并茂的描述，形成了“轻松学习、简单理解、引导实践”的技巧与技能学习效果。本书适合作为高等院校、高等职业技术院校、成人教育学院计算机文化基础课程教材，也可以作为全国计算机等级考试和自学考试的辅导用书。
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Got Ideas?

How to Turn Your Ideas into Products People Want to Use

by Justin Jones, Scott Waddell ...

This concise, easy-to-read manual will walk you through the steps of creating great apps and other digital products. With an unwavering focus on user experience and a commitment to ongoing iteration, the authors break down all the elements and exercises that go into creating products people won’t just buy, but will love to use.You’ll learn about:The foundation of all great digital products, ... Read more

$21.21 NZD

This concise, easy-to-read manual will walk you through the steps of creating great apps and other digital products. With an unwavering focus on user experience and a commitment to ongoing iteration, the authors break down all the elements and exercises that go into creating products people won’t just buy, but will love to use.You’ll learn about:The foundation of all great digital products,
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ADOBE FIREWORKS CS6标准培训教材

by ACAA专家委员会 ...

为了让读者系统、快速地掌握Adobe Fireworks CS6软件，本书全面、详细地介绍了Fireworks的基础知识和基本操作、位图图像处理、矢量图形设计、文本处理与颜色应用、动态滤镜的使用，图文并茂地讲解样式、元件和URL、层、页面、蒙版、混合模式的使用及如何创建切片、变换图像和热点、按钮、弹出菜单和动画。另外还介绍了如何在Fireworks中对图像进行优化和导出，任务自动化等。本书由行业资深人士、Adobe专家委员会成员以及参与Adobe中国数字艺术教育发展计划命题的专业人员编写。全书语言通俗易懂，内容由浅入深、循序渐进，并配以大量的图示，特别适合初学者学习，同时对有一定基础的读者也大有裨益。本书对参加Adobe及ACAA认证考试的考生具有指导意义，同时也可以作为高等学校美术专业计算机辅助设计课程的教材。另外，本书也非常适合其他各类培训班及广大自学人员参考阅读。 ... Read more

$19.55 NZD

为了让读者系统、快速地掌握Adobe Fireworks CS6软件，本书全面、详细地介绍了Fireworks的基础知识和基本操作、位图图像处理、矢量图形设计、文本处理与颜色应用、动态滤镜的使用，图文并茂地讲解样式、元件和URL、层、页面、蒙版、混合模式的使用及如何创建切片、变换图像和热点、按钮、弹出菜单和动画。另外还介绍了如何在Fireworks中对图像进行优化和导出，任务自动化等。本书由行业资深人士、Adobe专家委员会成员以及参与Adobe中国数字艺术教育发展计划命题的专业人员编写。全书语言通俗易懂，内容由浅入深、循序渐进，并配以大量的图示，特别适合初学者学习，同时对有一定基础的读者也大有裨益。本书对参加Adobe及ACAA认证考试的考生具有指导意义，同时也可以作为高等学校美术专业计算机辅助设计课程的教材。另外，本书也非常适合其他各类培训班及广大自学人员参考阅读。
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Making Your First Year a Success

A Classroom Survival Guide for Middle and High School Teachers

by Robert L. Wyatt, J. Elaine White ...

Two veteran educators offer new secondary school teachers a practical guide to overcoming the challenges of their first year.You’ve completed the course work, student teaching, and interviewing. The job is yours. Now what? The first weeks and months of a new teaching position can be the most demanding of your entire career. In this new edition of their bestseller, veteran educators Robert L. Wyatt ... Read more

$20.69 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Two veteran educators offer new secondary school teachers a practical guide to overcoming the challenges of their first year.You’ve completed the course work, student teaching, and interviewing. The job is yours. Now what? The first weeks and months of a new teaching position can be the most demanding of your entire career. In this new edition of their bestseller, veteran educators Robert L. Wyatt
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Online Dispute Resolution

An International Business Approach to Solving Consumer Complaints

by Net Neutrals EU ...

Online Dispute ResolutionPractical examples of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the US and EU - a handbook for best practice todayand tomorrowA Promise Unfulfilled and What to Do About It - Complaint Handling NowMarc Grainer; Scott Broetzmann, David Beinhacker, andRichard GrainerOnline Dispute Resolution - Designing Systems for Effective Dispute Settlement - a US practitioner perspectiveJo ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

Online Dispute ResolutionPractical examples of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the US and EU - a handbook for best practice todayand tomorrowA Promise Unfulfilled and What to Do About It - Complaint Handling NowMarc Grainer; Scott Broetzmann, David Beinhacker, andRichard GrainerOnline Dispute Resolution - Designing Systems for Effective Dispute Settlement - a US practitioner perspectiveJo
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Technology Handbook for School Librarians

by William O. Scheeren ...

Stay current, meet educational standards, and keep your students coming back again and again by incorporating the latest technologies into your school library.Both theoretical and practical, this book will provide you with a strong introduction to a variety of technologies that will serve you—and your patrons—well. Each chapter addresses a different aspect or kind of technology. You'll learn ... Read more

$73.47 NZD

Stay current, meet educational standards, and keep your students coming back again and again by incorporating the latest technologies into your school library.Both theoretical and practical, this book will provide you with a strong introduction to a variety of technologies that will serve you—and your patrons—well. Each chapter addresses a different aspect or kind of technology. You'll learn
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Never Mind the Laptops

Kids, Computers, and the Transformation of Learning

by Bob Johnstone ...

"What we all hope for our children's education is undiminished curiosity and creativeness, and solid practical preparation for adult work. Today, there's no doubt that easy access to computers is vital for students. Bob Johnstone has brilliantly and passionately told the story of the worldwide struggle to make today's equivalent of the pencil accessible to all students."-Victor K. McElheny, author ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

"What we all hope for our children's education is undiminished curiosity and creativeness, and solid practical preparation for adult work. Today, there's no doubt that easy access to computers is vital for students. Bob Johnstone has brilliantly and passionately told the story of the worldwide struggle to make today's equivalent of the pencil accessible to all students."-Victor K. McElheny, author
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Computerspiele: Grundlagen, Psychologie und Anwendungen

by Tobias C. Breiner, Luca D. Kolibius ...

Dieses Buch ist eine umfassende Abhandlung zur Debatte um die positiven Auswirkungen von Computerspielen. Es beantwortet folgende Fragen:Warum spielen wir?Hat Spielen einen evolutionären Sinn?Welche Arten von Games existieren?Welche Vor- und Nachteile haben Computerspiele gegenüber Spielen im echten Leben?Was lässt sich mit Computerspielen heutzutage technisch realisieren und was nicht?... ... Read more

$48.74 NZD

Dieses Buch ist eine umfassende Abhandlung zur Debatte um die positiven Auswirkungen von Computerspielen. Es beantwortet folgende Fragen:Warum spielen wir?Hat Spielen einen evolutionären Sinn?Welche Arten von Games existieren?Welche Vor- und Nachteile haben Computerspiele gegenüber Spielen im echten Leben?Was lässt sich mit Computerspielen heutzutage technisch realisieren und was nicht?...
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Transforming Libraries

A Toolkit for Innovators, Makers, and Seekers

by Ron Starker ...

“Why do we need libraries when we have Google?” Today’s libraries are in jeopardy. And yes, perhaps if libraries were only book warehouses, we wouldn’t need them. But libraries can be so much more than a place to check out books. In the Digital Age, it’s more important than ever for libraries to evolve into gathering points for collaboration, spaces for innovation, and places where authentic ... Read more

$14.17 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Why do we need libraries when we have Google?” Today’s libraries are in jeopardy. And yes, perhaps if libraries were only book warehouses, we wouldn’t need them. But libraries can be so much more than a place to check out books. In the Digital Age, it’s more important than ever for libraries to evolve into gathering points for collaboration, spaces for innovation, and places where authentic
... Read more
Guide to PC Security

by Max Editorial ...

LIGHTNING PROMOTION >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for ... Read more

$4.75 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

LIGHTNING PROMOTION >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Today, more and more people are using their computers for everything from communication to online banking and investing to shopping. As we do these things on a more regular basis, we open ourselves up to potential hackers, attackers and crackers. While some may be looking to phish your personal information and identity for
... Read more
Reimagine Tech-Inclusive Education

Evidence, Practices, and Road Map

by Asian Development Bank ...

As fast-evolving education technology (EdTech) revolutionizes learning, this report examines the evidence for effective digital learning, the key interventions and innovations in education technology, and how best to implement effective digital transformation initiatives in the education sector. The study provides some key ADB frameworks to guide through the digital transformation process ... Read more

$8.06 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

As fast-evolving education technology (EdTech) revolutionizes learning, this report examines the evidence for effective digital learning, the key interventions and innovations in education technology, and how best to implement effective digital transformation initiatives in the education sector. The study provides some key ADB frameworks to guide through the digital transformation process
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