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Series
Rainbow Fish (Picture books) volume 3
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
When a big blue whale comes to live near their reef, there is a misunderstanding between him and Rainbow Fish and his friends that leaves everyone very unhappy and hungry.
2) The Creator
Pub. Date
2023
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Description
Amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war; and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory;...
Author
Series
Rainbow Fish (Picture books) volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Although his friends want to ignore the new striped fish in their midst, Rainbow Fish must decide whether to help him when a shark attacks.
Author
Series
Rainbow Fish (Picture books) volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
In order to find healing algae for the ailing bumpy-backed fish, Rainbow Fish volunteers to brave the dreaded Sea Monsters' Cave.
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Description
"Author Stewart McFarlane's years of teaching experience and his extensive theoretical knowledge will help you learn the physical disciplines of t'ai chi ch'uan, which tone your muscles, improve circulation, and increase flexibility and posture. His clear explanations strengthen both the physical and the spiritual practices that will revitalize your life."--BOOK JACKET. "All the exercises, movements, and stances are explained in detail and illustrated...
Pub. Date
2024
Description
A pair of small-time criminals narrowly escape the clutches of the police by seeking refuge in an isolated scientific facility. In their attempt to restore power they unwittingly activate an AI system responsible for the demise of its former occupants. The two soon come to the grim realization that their predicament is far more dire than evading law enforcement; they must now confront and thwart an AI entity known as DOROTHY from breaking free into...
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Description
Tai Chi Chuan is the most widely practised system of physical and mental exercise in the world. In China alone, it is estimated that some 100 million people use Tai Chi Chuan for its proven health and relaxation benefits. This practical handbook describes the Cheng Man-Ching form of Tai Chi Chuan. Each movement and exercise is fully annotated and illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams.
Author
Pub. Date
2003
Description
An illustrated guide to the art of T'ai Chi for anyone of any age or ability level. Reduce stress, improve your mood and increase flexibilty and stamina for life. Includes prctical health advise, cautions, and suggestions for modifying the exercises to ensure complete safety.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei-one of the world's most famous artists and activists-tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most celebrated poet. Hailed as "the most important artist working today" by the Financial Times and as "an eloquent and unsilenceable voice of freedom" by The New York Times, Ai Weiwei has written a sweeping memoir...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"A fascinating look at Artificial Intelligence, from its humble Cold War beginnings to the dazzling future that is just around the corner. When most of us think about Artificial Intelligence, our minds go straight to cyborgs, robots, and sci-fi thrillers where machines take over the world. But the truth is that Artificial Intelligence is already among us. It exists in our smartphones, fitness trackers, and refrigerators that tell us when the milk...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
This is the story that shines a light on Ai Weiwei and his journey, specifically how the Life Jackets exhibit at Konzerthaus Berlin came to be. As conditions for refugees worsened, Ai Weiwei was inspired by the discarded life jackets on the shores of Lesbos to create a bold installation that would grab the attention of the world. Cátia Chien masterfully portrays the intricate life of Ai Weiwei with inspirations from woodblock printing and a special...
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Description
"Artificial Intelligence helps choose what books you buy, what movies you see, and even who you date. It puts the "smart" in your smart phone, it has the run of your house, and soon it will drive your car. It makes most of the trades on Wall Street, and controls vital energy, water, and transportation infrastructure. But Artificial Intelligence can also threaten our existence. Though primitive today, 'intelligent' computer systems double in speed...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
In a group biography, the author reveals the lives of three extraordinary women who helped shape the history of 20th-century China. Red Sister, Ching-ling, married the "Father of China," Sun Yat-sen, and rose to be Mao's vice-chair. Little Sister, May-ling, became Madame Chiang Kai-shek, first lady of pre-Communist Nationalist China. Big Sister, Ei-ling, became Chiang's main adviser and one of China's richest women.
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"As a child living in exile during the Cultural Revolution, Ai Weiwei often found himself with nothing to read but government-approved comic books. Although they were restricted by the confines of political propaganda, Ai Weiwei was struck by the artists' ability to express their thoughts on art and humanity through graphic storytelling. Now, decades later, Ai Weiwei and Italian comic artist Gianluca Costantini present Zodiac, Ai Weiwei's first graphic...
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