Explore the military vehicles artillery & industrial weaponry that changed the course of history From the first repeating rifles to the most advanced military technology of the 21st century Machines of War presents a one-of-a-kind illustrated history of modern warfare told through the weapons & vehicles that have dominated the battlefield since the Industrial Revolution Discover vehicles from the Industrial era World War I World War II the Cold War & the modern world Look up-close at the Gatling gun the Spitfire fighter plane the T-72 Tank & many more with virtual tours putting you at the helm of war's most formidable weapons Featuring stunning photographs of key firearms aircraft tanks warships & more Machines Of War offers a uniquely detailed look at the machines that have shaped the modern military world ...

Machines That Think explores how artificial intelligence helps us understand human intelligence machines that compose music & write stories
- & asks if AI is really a threat 288 pages New Scientist
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Have you ever wondered where comedians come from? Why is it that one person is a funny bloke down the pub while another actually makes a living by standing up in front of an audience telling jokes? & where does all that material come from? Well young Lee Mc Killop used to wonder that too Growing up in his parents’ pub small & wiry in a world of bigger & chunkier specimens Lee quickly learned that cracking jokes was a way to get attention After a somewhat random series of jobs which included being Red Rum’s stableboy & a bingo hall barman it was as a Great Yarmouth holiday camp entertainer that he had his first crack at telling jokes on stage It got him some laughs the sack & a punch in the face ...

A style of his own The colorful work of a truly avant-garde painter In the course of his short life German painter August Macke (1887--1914) combined inspirations from extremely different sources into a unique & personal style Macke was engaged with the world closely following the development of abstract art & at the same time feeling tied to the Blauer Reiter movement of Munich Macke developed a flat yet ornamental style but always remained true to objective representation His cheerful scenes of parks zoos & promenades with shop windows are filled with bold yet harmonious colors Their brilliance reached its zenith in 1914 when he traveled with Klee & Moilliet to Tunis & became acquainted with the light of the African sun About the series Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features a detailed chronological summary of the life & oeuvre of the artist covering his or her cultural & historical importance a concise biography Approx. 100 illustrations with explanatory captions ...

This fabulous pack of fifty-two large size Alice in Wonderl&-themed playing cards are perfect for all kinds of games The iconic images drawn by Sir John Tenniel are taken from the original books & include characters such as Alice the Queen of Hearts the Mad Hatter Humpty Dumpty & the White Rabbit from Lewis Carroll's classic tales Macmillan Alice Pack of Cards

Includes:: suggestions for card games suitable for younger children & for the whole family to enjoy

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Work play connect & share with the ultimate tour to mac OS 'X' mac OS 'X' For Dummies is the ultimate tour guide to the Mac operating system written by Bob " Dr Mac" Le Vitus himself! Whether you're upgrading your trusty old Mac Book or venturing into new territory for the very first time this easy to use guide will get you up & running quickly It's all here navigation preferences file management networking music & movies & so much more From the absolute basics to advanced techniques this book shows you everything you need to know to turn your Mac into an extension of your brain Concerned about security? Need to troubleshoot an issue? Want to make your Mac perform even better? Let Dr Mac walk you through it with clear explanations & a little bit of humor Read this book beginning-to-end for a complete tutorial or dip in & out as needed when things take an unexpected turn; if you have mac OS questions Dr Mac has the answers you need mac OS has powered Macs since 2001 Each free annual update improves the system's functionality & typically offers a few new tools & fixes old issues If you need to learn your way around this year's update quickly easily & thoroughly this book is for you Get organized & find your way around the interface Customize your Mac's look "feel" & behavior Get connected get online & into the cloud Access your movies & music back up your data & more! Famous for its reliability & usability mac OS offers the sort of streamlined tools & operations you won't find anywhere else mac OS 'X' For Dummies helps you discover just how much your Mac can do for you ...

With Sierra Apple brings never-before-seen features to mac OS-like Siri voice control file sharing across all your i OS devices picture-in-picture mode for i Tunes & Safari & AI photo search Once again David Pogue brings his humor & expertise to the 1 bestselling Mac book Whether you're a developer or a home-user this guide offers a wealth of detail on Apple's OS X 1012 operating system this new edition covers everything Sierra has to offer Perfect for newcomers Get crystal-clear jargon-free introduction to the Dock the mac OS folder structure Safari Mail & i Cloud Go in-depth Learn how to use key new features such as Optimized Storage the Universal Clipboard Siri for Mac & i Cloud Drive Sync Get the full story David Pogue doesn't stop at telling you how to use mac OS features He wants you to know why to use them-and how to avoid common pitfalls ...

Mac PAWS is a packable dog rain mac (raincoat) Mac PAWS is different from other dog coats in that it folds into a neat little pouch that attaches to your lead making it easy to carry on your walks When the rain (or snow) starts take the coat out of the pouch throw it over your dog&s back & attach the Velcro straps The pouch is separate from the raincoat making it easy to pack away It has a carabineer clip that will attach to your lead & is small enough to fit in a bag or pocket Mac PAWS is waterproof & machine washable Features Dog rain coat Adjustable straps Lead harness loop Separate pouch with carabineer clip Machine washable ...

Mac PAWS is a packable dog rain mac (raincoat) Mac PAWS is different from other dog coats in that it folds into a neat little pouch that attaches to your lead making it easy to carry on your walks When the rain (or snow) starts take the coat out of the pouch throw it over your dog&s back & attach the Velcro straps The pouch is separate from the raincoat making it easy to pack away It has a carabineer clip that will attach to your lead & is small enough to fit in a bag or pocket Mac PAWS is waterproof & machine washable Features Dog rain coat Adjustable straps Lead harness loop Separate pouch with carabineer clip Machine washable ...

Mac PAWS is a packable dog rain mac (raincoat) Mac PAWS is different from other dog coats in that it folds into a neat little pouch that attaches to your lead making it easy to carry on your walks When the rain (or snow) starts take the coat out of the pouch throw it over your dog&s back & attach the Velcro straps The pouch is separate from the raincoat making it easy to pack away It has a carabineer clip that will attach to your lead & is small enough to fit in a bag or pocket Mac PAWS is waterproof & machine washable Features Dog rain coat Adjustable straps Lead harness loop Separate pouch with carabineer clip Machine washable ...