Should the day come when intelligent machines not only make computations but also think and experience emotions as humans do, how will we distinguish the "human" from the "machine"? This introduction to artificial intelligence -- and to its potentially profound social, moral, and ethical implications -- is designed for readers with little or no technical background. In accessible, focused, engaging discussions, physicist and award-winning science writer Thomas Georges explores the fundamen...

Below the mist-shrouded mountains of the West Coast lie the stories of how we came to be. It is through the myths of the people who have lived with this spirit of place for thousands of years that we uncover the mystery of our homeland. The mythical creatures Raven, Thunderbird, Bear and the Great Spirit become a path to rediscovering the spiritual landscape of culture. These are the stories of the Pacific Coast that tell of gods and demons, good and evil; things unimaginable brought to li...

"The Essentials of Illustration" by Thomas George Hill is a comprehensive guide that delves into the fundamental principles of illustration. It covers various techniques and styles, providing aspiring illustrators with the tools they need to develop their craft. Hill emphasizes the importance of creativity and originality, encouraging artists to explore their unique voice. The book is filled with practical advice, exercises, and examples that illustrate the concepts discussed, making it an...

Benjamin D'Amore abused his wife for the last time on November 29, 1949. That night, his sons John and Nicholas exacted revenge and executed Benjamin with a shotgun and deer rifle. The trial that followed was unlike many before it. Two psychiatrists diagnosed the brothers with "catathymic crisis," which inhibited their judgment during the crime. But despite the defendants' guilty plea, an all-female jury acquitted them. Thomas Deitman and Dawn D'Amore Yankanich unravel the horrific events ...

In the hallowed halls of literature, where the echoes of Shakespeare's immortal words still linger, a new voice emerges from the shadows. "Sonnets of Shakespeare's Ghost" by Thomas George Tucker is a captivating collection of sonnets that pays homage to the Bard while exploring themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of the written word. With each sonnet, Tucker channels the spirit of Shakespeare, capturing the essence of his language and the depth of his emotions. Prepare to be trans...

Has the old advice about eating healthy and exercising regularly failed you?Sadly, despite the good advice, chronic disease and obesity rates are rising and our health is going down in flames. Nearly all of us are failing to meet the established standards for healthy living.Discover an "outside the box" life-altering solution beyond the traditional medical advice that doctors and health professionals typically offer. Find out how your life can be happier, h...

It is hardly possible to realise and judge of Sappho without realising her environment. The picture must have its background, and the background is Lesbos about the year 600 B.C. One may well regret never to have seen the island now called Mytilini, but known in ancient times as Lesbos. There are, however, descriptions not a few, and with these we must perforce be satisfied. On the map it lies there in the Ægean Sea, a sort of triangle with rounded edges, pierced deeply on the south by two...

Asian Christians will identify with the context of the epistle to the Philippians – a church hemmed in on every side. The internal struggles of the community, personality conflicts among leaders, division within the church, and challenges from false teachers coupled with the violent threat from outside the church parallels the situation in many parts of Asia today. Paul’s ethical exhortations to the believers in Philippi enrich, guide, and correct so that a vibrant Body of Christ can be es...

This book “Fighting Cancer" has proven to be a quality book that has helped cancer patients live past their limitations and problems like a healthy and normal human being.The book contains all the necessary requirements for all cancer ridden patients on how to go about their daily lives and improve their wellbeing regardless of their conditions.

Illuminates the unwritten ideas that underlie our deepest debates about the written Constitution. The late Justice Scalia relished pointing to departures from the written text of the Constitution as a departure from Constitutional law itself, but in fact his own jurisprudence relied on unwritten ideas. Given that Scalia's "textualist" approach to constitutional interpretation has become even more prominent in recent years with the elevation of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, ...

This book examines the ideas of the Founders with regard to establishing a national university and what those ideas say about their understanding of America. It offers the first study on the idea of a national university and how the Founders understood it as an important feature in an educational system that would sustain the American experiment in democracy. Their ideas about education suggest that shaping the American mind is essential to the success of the Constitution and that this is ...

This insightful read navigates the psychology behind mindsets, offering a comprehensive exploration of how our beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives shape our lives. Through practical insights and real-life examples, it guides readers in understanding and cultivating a positive and growth-oriented mindset. The book underscores the profound impact of mindset on personal and professional success, encouraging readers to embrace resilience, view challenges as opportunities, and unlock their ful...