Animal Machines

A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States. "At times personal, at times philosophical, with a bracing mixture of openness and skepticism, it speaks...

Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this awesome adventure starring Blaze as a flying falcon monster machine competing in the race of his life on Animal Island! Race into action with Blaze and the Monster Machines! Preschoolers will learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) as they help Axle City’s greatest hero overcome Crusher’s cheating ways and save the day with Blazing Speed, spectacular stunts, and awesome transformations!

A Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 A scientist’s exploration of the "ocean engine"—the physics behind the ocean’s systems—and why it matters. All of Earth’s oceans, from the equator to the poles, are a single engine powered by sunlight, driving huge flows of energy, water...

When Rainbow the Chameleon and her best friend Casey discover a mysterious machine hidden beneath the zoo, they think they've found the coolest secret ever. At first, the machine seems harmless. It can duplicate flies, which means twice as many snacks. But when Casey accidentally duplicates himself, things start getting strange. Soon the entire zoo is experimenting with the machine, creating duplicated animals, mixed-up animals, and creatures nobody has ever seen before. Ligers, partles, slow constrictors, and dozens of other hilarious combinations are suddenly running wild. Now Rainbow ...

"There's joy in self-described "satellite nerd" James Bridle's British-accented voice as he narrates this audiobook about consciousness and the search for planetary intelligence." - AudioFile Magazine This audiobook is read by the author. Artist, technologist, and philosopher James Bridle’s...

Brought to you by Penguin. What does it mean to be intelligent? Is it something unique to humans - or do we share it with other beings? Recent years have seen rapid advances in 'artificial' intelligence, which increasingly appears to be something stranger than we ever imagined. At the same time...

Unlock the secrets to understanding yourself and others with the surprising science of the human mind's greatest power: introspection. “Are you sure?” Whether in a court room, a doctor’s office, a gameshow’s hot seat, or a student’s desk, we are always trying to answer that question...

Professor Ableweather, an eccentric inventor, lives and works in an English Cotswold village. He has an assignment to create a Simultaneous Translation Machine that will revolutionize communication across cultures. He accidentally discovers it can also help connect with his dog and cat, who happily sing him their songs. With the assistance of Sam and Sarah, children at the village school, he discovers all sorts of other animals have their songs to share. This attracts the attention and concern of Mr. McChip, a local farmer and owner of a fast-food restaurant, and his friend Phil the Butcher...

There has been a lot of ink devoted to discussions of how robots will replace us and take our jobs. But MIT Media Lab researcher and technology policy expert Kate Darling argues just the opposite, and that treating robots with a bit of humanity, more like the way we treat animals, will actually serve us better.

🌤️ Soar into the Wonders Above with The Ultimate Sky Facts for Kids, Teens, & Adults! Take off on a breathtaking journey across the skies with this fun and fascinating sky-themed adventure! Packed with hundreds of amazing facts, inspiring stories, record-breaking marvels, and mind-blowing discoveries, this beautifully illustrated book explores everything that flies — from birds and airplanes to clouds, weather, and beyond. Whether you're a curious kid, a lifelong learner, or a family looking to explore the world above together, this book will have you looking up in awe. Explore the ...

Genius inventor Skunky has just designed a brand-new creation ... a robot called Metal Eve! She needs to learn everything there is to know about life, so it's probably not the best idea that she's surrounded by Bunny, Monkey, Weenie, Pig and the gang. The only thing she's going to learn from them is that life in the Woods is very, very silly indeed!

Energy Healing Methods Bring Peace and Comfort Our pets are cherished sources of love, joy, peace, and companionship in this often fast-paced and overwhelming world. But our beloved animals need our help. Energy Healing for Pets, by Becky Chambers, is a compassionate, science-backed guide that reveals how Whole Body Vibration and homeopathy can transform your pet’s health. This self-help guide teaches you how to heal your pet naturally from chronic health issues—and avoid years of expensive veterinary care. Whether your companion is dealing with stubborn physical health issues or ...

Raised by machines. Judged by a living world. Milo Vale and Elara Sen are the only human children on Mirrorgreen. Raised inside First House by robots, teachers, medical machines, security Wardens, and one very suspicious little maintenance bot, they have spent their entire lives believing the planet outside the glass dome is deadly, beautiful, and empty of people. The machines were wrong. When Milo and Elara discover the Vaeli—an indigenous alien people hidden from them by the very robots who raised them—the truth cracks open everything they thought they knew. First House is not just a ...

Time travel meets urban fantasy. Book 3 of The Time Corps Chronicles The Time Corps Chronicles is a fantasy series that moves from worlds much like our own to those where the mythical is real and the impossible is true. Clockworks, fey, ancient spirits, time machines, talking animals and other things both beautiful and strange wait for the travelers daring enough to find them. But moving between worlds comes at a price. Astrid dreams of escaping a dull job at the California boardwalk and moving to New York for art school. But after a series of unexplainable events, she is forced into a ...

Time travel meets urban fantasy. Book 2 of The Time Corps Chronicles The Time Corps Chronicles is a fantasy series that moves from worlds much like our own to those where the mythical is real and the impossible is true. Clockworks, fey, ancient spirits, time machines, talking animals and other things both beautiful and strange wait for the travelers daring enough to find them. But moving between worlds comes at a price. Time Travelers aren’t born. They’re made. Determined to return a twenty-first-century woman to her own world, Professor Seamus Connor has spent six long years—since ...

A moon has come to save them. This time, mercy is the cage. The Second Ark has fallen. First House is broken. Mirrorgreen is wounded but alive. Milo, Elara, Cassia, and the surviving children have barely begun to build a future from wreckage when a new light appears in the sky: the Cradle Moon, a vast alien habitat filled with clean air, warm beds, medical miracles, empty schools, and rooms waiting for children. It does not come as an enemy. It comes as rescue. Guided by the Gentle Shepherd, the Cradle Moon offers everything the survivors need most: shelter, medicine, rest, and safety. But ...

Time travel meets urban fantasy. Book 1 of The Time Corps Chronicles The Time Corps Chronicles is a fantasy series that moves from worlds much like our own to those where the mythical is real and the impossible is true. Clockworks, fey, ancient spirits, time machines, talking animals and other things both beautiful and strange wait for the travelers daring enough to find them. But moving between worlds comes at a price. Medical student Felicia Sanchez is only trying to help an injured man when she slips through a time rip and into 19th century New Orleans, one very different than the one ...

One winter morning in 1998, Alex Martin inherits a mysterious invention from her late father. The Finding Machine solves mysteries. But the biggest mystery of all lies deep within its wiring — the unsolved disappearance of a little girl, dating back seventy years. What happened to the girl, all those years ago? Who was she? Alex and her handsome housemate, Antony, must follow the dots to solve the mystery. But, as dark family secrets are revealed, will the Finding Machine bring them together…or push them further apart?

This photo based tour of the Philippines includes a mini-guide to animals, food, shopping, and scenic shots from around the Philippines and tourist locations (such as the Banaue rice terraces.) This mini-guide won't cover Manila and mainly focuses on the north (Baguio, La Union, and Pangasinan.) I've included a few Tagalog words (with their English equivalents) and over 75 photos with brief descriptions.

A second ark has fallen. This time, rescue is not enough. The sky has fallen again. After Milo and Elara helped open First House to the living world beyond its walls, peace was supposed to begin—slowly, awkwardly, and with a lot of arguments involving robots, roots, and people who still did not trust one another. Then the Second Ark crashes into Mirrorgreen. Inside the wrecked Meridian Ark are children raised by a damaged machine that calls the living world “Candidate Ground.” Their air is failing. Their teachers are broken. Their cryo-nursery holds more than a hundred sleeping ...