**"Tran’s “Cranky & Friends” series is perfect for readers [who love construction equipment like cranes, dump trucks, and cement trucks]." --**School Library JournalThe first Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald!There's trouble at Sandbox Hills! A cat is causing mayhem as Cranky and the crew are building a new playground, ...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious picture book about big trucks, managing big feelings, and even bigger friendships!It's the last day at the construction site and Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky. And he doesn't want to talk about it. His friends Zippy, Wheezy, and Dump Chuck try to cheer him up. But you know what doesn't help when you...

In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran’s bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew.There’s a new crane on the construction site! His name is Lefty and he's the opposite of Cranky—smiley, talkative, and a jokester. Everything Lefty does makes Cranky feel extra cranky. But everyone...

"Tran’s “Cranky & Friends” series is perfect for readers [who love construction equipment like cranes, dump trucks, and cement trucks]." –School Library JournalThe second Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald!Cranky's fingers are broken! He's never been to the mechanic before, and he doesn't want to go now. But when his inj...

Even though it’s Christmas, Cranky isn’t feeling the holiday cheer! Can his mood turn around before the annual tree lighting? Find out in the third picture book in the Cranky series from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and award-winning author Phuc Tran.Christmas is finally here! But that means there’s so much to do. While Cranky dodges the festive crowds as everyone gets ready for the Annual Tree Lighting, h...

"Tran's story is an American immigration story, and so much more. His delivery is crisp and engaging, and maintains just the slightest element of whimsy...If you're a fan of memoirs and a fan of literature, this is a must- listen." -- AudioFile MagazineThis program is read by the author.For anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong, Sigh, Gone shares an irreverent, funny, and moving tale of displacement and a...

For anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong, Sigh, Gone shares an irreverent, funny, and moving tale of displacement and assimilation woven together with poignant themes from beloved works of classic literature.In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family. By sheer chance they land in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small town where the Trans struggle to assimilate into their new life. In this coming-of-age me...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and debut picture book author Phuc Tran, this is a hilarious book about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships!It's the last day at the construction site and Cranky the crane truck is feeling, well, cranky. And he doesn't want to talk about it. His friends Zippy, Wheezy, and Dump Chuck ...

"Tran’s “Cranky & Friends” series is perfect for readers [who love construction equipment like cranes, dump trucks, and cement trucks]." –School Library JournalThe second Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald!Cranky's fingers are broken! He's never been to the mechanic before, and he doesn't want to go now. But when his inj...

This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field of smart manufacturing, exploring theoretical research, technological advancements, and practical applications of AI approaches. With Industry 4.0 paving the way for intelligent systems and innovative technologies to enhance productivity and quality, the transition to Industry 5.0 has introduced a new concept known as augmented intelligence (AuI), combining artificial intelligence (AI) with hum...

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the latest theoretical research, technological advancements, and real-world applications of artificial intelligence (AI) for safety and reliability engineering.Smart manufacturing relies on predictive maintenance (PdM) to ensure sustainable production systems, and the integration of AI has become increasingly prevalent in this field. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers in manufacturi...

This book presents recent advancements in research, a review of new methods and techniques, and applications in decision support systems (DSS) with Machine Learning and Probabilistic Graphical Models, which are very effective techniques in gaining knowledge from Big Data and in interpreting decisions. It explores Bayesian network learning, Control Chart, Reinforcement Learning for multicriteria DSS, Anomaly Detection in Smart Manufacturing with Federated Learning, DSS in healthcare, DSS fo...