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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.“Striking original . . . A historian whose arguments operate on the scale of millennia has managed to capture the zeitgeist perfectly.”—The Economist“This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI and automated content production. . . . Masterful and provocative.”—Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming WaveFor the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI—a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive?Nexus looks through the long lens of human history to consider h

本書帶領讀者進入「FACTopia!」，一個充滿奇趣連結的知識世界。從烏賊的大腦形狀像甜甜圈，到蝴蝶會吸烏龜的眼淚，每個由《大英百科全書》驗證的事實，皆與下一則巧妙相扣，讓讀者沿著驚喜路徑穿梭於太空、恐龍、機器人、古羅馬、動物與歷史人物等主題。書中不只單一路徑，還能在分岔處選擇不同方向，展開全新探索。插圖風格俏皮，閱讀節奏輕快，是啟發孩子好奇心的理想選擇。📖 亮點★ 事實經《大英百科全書》驗證，內容可靠有趣★ 多路徑閱讀設計，激發探索動力★ 插圖幽默生動，適合親子共讀Welcome to FACTopia! A wonderland of crazily connected facts. Did you know that a squid has a brain shaped like a doughnut? Or that some butterflies drink turtle tears? Every Britannica-verified fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about space, bones, dinosaurs, goats, spiders, crocodiles, sharks, robots, Ancient Rome, kings and queens, pharaohs, and more.But there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you! This wittily illustrated book is the perfect gift to in

《Secret FACTopia!》收錄400則與「隱藏」相關的趣味知識，從祕密食譜、逃脫高手，到隱藏寶藏與隱形斗篷應有盡有。你會遇見會偷內衣的貓、會發光的鯊魚、偽裝成其他物品的馬桶，以及史上最大規模的捉迷藏比賽。除了知識，書中插圖還藏有十隻小老鼠等你尋找。全書結合幽默插畫與攝影，並經《大英百科全書》專家驗證，將世界上最奇妙的「隱藏」事實生動呈現，是孩子樂於與朋友家人分享的知識寶庫。📖 亮點★ 400則經驗證的隱藏趣聞★ 圖文結合，互動找圖遊戲★ 主題跨足動物、歷史與奇聞Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about everything from secret recipes and escape artists to hidden treasure and invisibility cloaks. You’ll meet an underwear-stealing cat, find out about sharks that glow, uncover a toilet in disguise and learn about the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek. And the facts aren’t the only secrets in this book, for hidden amongst the illustrations are ten mice just waiting to be found!Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Secret FACTopia! sheds light on some of the world’s most amazing ‘hidden’ facts, which children will be desperate to share with their friends and family.

《Science FACTopia!》是暢銷 FACTopia! 系列第六冊，以巧妙的知識連鎖設計，串連關於太空、動物、礦石與水晶、虛擬實境、人體、程式編碼、3D列印、工程、植物、真菌、數學等400則趣味事實。你將遇見名為 Squawkzilla 的鸚鵡、認識人體最快的肌肉、發現會變色的寶石，以及會「打嗝」的黑洞。全書結合幽默插圖與攝影圖像，並經《大英百科全書》專家審核，將 STEM 主題生動呈現，讓孩子忍不住與朋友家人分享。📖 亮點★ 400則 STEM 趣味知識，跨足多領域★ 巧妙連鎖閱讀設計，知識無縫接軌★ 插圖與攝影結合，內容生動Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series. Follow an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, maths and more, where each fact is connected to the next in entertaining and unexpected ways. You’ll meet a parrot called Squawkzilla, find out about the fastest muscles in the body, discover gems that can change colour and learn about black holes that ‘burp’.Lavishly illustrated with witty illustrations that combine artwork and photography, and verified by the experts at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Science FACTopia! brings STEM topics to life with facts children will be desperate to share wit

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Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what it's for, how it's made, where it goes, and lots more. Did you know that the global population produces more than a million tons of poo every day? Or that the ancient Egyptians used animal excrement in their medicine? That sea cucumbers can vomit their sticky insides when threatened, yet still survive? Children aged 9+ will love all these facts and more, presented either with jaw-dropping CGI illustrations or eye-popping photography - plus additional boxes feature diagrams that make information easy to understand. Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: 1,000 jaw-dropping, mind-blowing facts that will be sure to wow family and friends. Stunning CGI graphics, fun visual comparisons, and diagrams make stats and facts easy to understand.Science bo

你知道嗎？樹懶一週只排便一次；古羅馬人曾用鱷魚糞作為化妝品；甚至有人購買角鬥士的汗水；而猿猴與人類一樣會從腋下出汗！本書所有事實皆由《大英百科全書》驗證，並以巧妙的「事實接力」方式串連，讓讀者從動物到歷史，從奇聞到生理現象，沿途驚訝連連。多路徑閱讀設計與幽默插圖，使這場「惡趣味知識之旅」既開眼界又令人忍俊不禁。📖 亮點★ 經《大英百科全書》驗證，內容可靠★ 涵蓋自然、生物、歷史奇聞★ 多路徑閱讀，探索樂趣倍增Did you know that sloths poo only once a week? Or that poo from crocodiles was sometimes used as make-up in ancient Rome? Or that ancient Romans sometimes purchased vials of gladiator sweat? Or that apes and monkeys sweat from their armpits just like humans do? Welcome to Gross FACTopia!, a wonderland of fantastically foul facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in this book is linked to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will slither from topic to topic in surprising and stomach-churning ways. Sometimes your path branches, and you can catapult forwards or creep backwards to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Follow your curiosity (and your nose) through this ridiculously revolting world of facts!

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本書再度邀請讀者踏入驚奇事實的奇妙世界。你知道嗎？有人曾用腳趾間的細菌製作起司；世界上最昂貴的起司竟來自驢奶；某種蟑螂的乳汁被認為是地球上最營養的物質；而蟑螂甚至能在沒有頭的情況下存活數週。書中每個由《大英百科全書》驗證的事實，都巧妙連結到下一個，讓你從起司跳到昆蟲，從動物到科學，一路驚喜連連。多路徑閱讀設計，讓探索充滿變化與樂趣。插圖機智幽默，是好奇孩子與知識愛好者的理想選擇。📖 亮點★ 事實皆經《大英百科全書》驗證，可靠有趣★ 多路徑閱讀，探索自由多變★ 主題跨足科學、自然與奇聞Did you know that bacteria from between people's toes has been used to make cheese? Or that the world's most expensive cheese is made from donkey milk? Or that the milk from one species of cockroach is the most nutritious substance on Earth? Or that a cockroach can survive for weeks without its head? Welcome back to FACTopia, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information, where you will hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways. And there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Let yo

Did you know that scientists can tell how old a whale is from its earwax? Or that sharks existed before trees? Welcome to FACTopia, a world of perfectly amazing facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica! Every fact in the book is connected to the next in an ingenious trail of information. Hop from topic to topic in unexpected and hilarious ways, and discover extraordinary facts about fungus, dreams, dogs, tyrannosaurs, planets, diamonds, bumblebees, robots, jellyfish, Egyptian mummies, and more. But there's not just one trail through these pages: sometimes your path branches and you can choose to jump to a totally different (but still connected) part of the book. Discover where your curiosity will take you! This wittily illustrated series makes the perfect gift to inspire and delight curious kids.

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This hands-on tutorial is a broad examination of how a modern computer works. Classroom tested for over a decade, it gives readers a firm understanding of how computers do what they do, covering essentials like data storage, logic gates and transistors, data types, the CPU, assembly, and machine code.Introduction to Computer Organization gives programmers a practical understanding of what happens in a computer when you execute your code. You may never have to write x86-64 assembly language or design hardware yourself, but knowing how the hardware and software works will give you greater control and confidence over your coding decisions. We start with high level fundamental concepts like memory organization, binary logic, and data types and then explore how they are implemented at the assembly language level.The goal isn’t to make you an assembly programmer, but to help you comprehend what happens behind the scenes between running your program and seeing “Hello World” displayed on the s

Reflecting the dynamic creativity of its subject, this definitive guide spans the evolution, aesthetics, and practice of today’s digital art, combining fresh, emerging perspectives with the nuanced in

Beginner’s Guide to Creating Characters in Blender gives those interested in this versatile, expansive tool all the information they need to enter 3D.Blender is the world’s premier open source 3D soft

Three books by the bestselling authors on Data Warehousing! The most authoritative guides from the inventor of the technique all for a value price.The Data Warehouse Toolkit, 3rd Edition (978111853080

Ever wonder how haunted houses got their spooky rep; where cheese originally came from; and when and where people decided hitting a tiny ball with a long stick (ahem, golf?) was their idea of fun? Prepare to be amazed by the surprising backstories behind the things you use or do every day! From familiar foods and common clothing items to bizarre beauty regimens and quirky products, this book covers all your burning questions: Who thought of that? Where did that come from? Why is that a thing?This riveting little treasure is jam-packed with awesome facts, fun stories, and colorful visuals. Once you know all this cool stuff about the origins of everyday stuff, you can wow your friends and family.

Buliding a sustainable future in Kenyas Northern Ranglands. The moving pictures taken at Nakuprat Conservancy in northern Kenya show the aim to protect wildlife through sustainable development and edu

Practical Deep Learning teaches total beginners how to build the datasets and models needed to train neural networks for your own DL projects.If you've been curious about machine learning but didn't k

A richly-illustrated, full-color introduction to deep learning that offers visual and conceptual explanations instead of equations. You'll learn how to use key deep learning algorithms without the nee