Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play What is a robot? It is a shell for an artificial intelligence a mechanical device capable of interacting with its environment a machine that can autonomously perform an assigned task Robots are also much more than this something that escapes baseline definitions & has fascinated humanity for centuries This series guides us through the discovery of the most intriguing projects that robotics has to offer getting to know machines & ideas that will impact our future or are already part of our everyday lives We examine a variety of robots in action
- from androids created to entertain to machines designed to explore inhospitable habitats from the wonders of biomimetics to the cities of tomorrow A unique exciting & accessible point of view that shows the viewer that robotics no longer belongs to science fiction but to contemporary reality
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Man has always been fascinated by Equus caballus recasting horse power into many forms a hunk of meat an industrial & agricultural machine a luxury good a cherished dancer a comrade in arms & a symbol of a mythical past From the wild tarpans sought by the Nazis to jade-laden treasure steeds in Ancient China broken-down nags recycled into sausages & furniture stuffing stallions that face fighting bulls & brewery horses that charmed the founder of the Sikh Empire The Age of the Horse knits the history of the horse into that of humans through revolution war social change & uneasy peace It also uncovers new roles for the horse in the twenty-first century as a tool in the fight against climate change & as a therapist for soldiers damaged in unwinnable conflicts In this captivating book Susanna Forrest takes a journey through time & around the world from the Mongolian steppes to a mirrored manege at Versailles an elegant polo club in Beijing & a farm a fort & an auction house in America exploring the horse's crucial role & revealing how our culture & economy were generated nourished & shaped by horse power & its gifts & limits ...

' Jed Walker is right there in Reacher's rear-view mirror' Lee Child international bestselling author It's 2005 & Jed Walker has just joined the CIA As a ten-year veteran of Air Force Special Operations Walker is used to being at the sharp end of things But normally the front line is much further from home Sent to New Orleans on the trail of Russians wanting to claim back what was stolen from them in Afghanistan it doesn't take long for Walker to realise that in the murky world of espionage the rules of war do not apply Teaming up with a feisty M16 operative Walker must take steps that will betray The Agency in order to do what is right by the nation As Hurricane Katrina hits to forever change a city & a country it's clear to Walker that this is a high stakes game where the winner takes all He must succeed From Langley to Louisiana Washington to Moscow The Agency moves like a tempest through a treacherous landscape of double crosses false identities & enemies old & new Jed Walker is going to be pushed to the limit
- of what he can do what he can take & what he knows is right Praise for James Phelan' James Phelan has produced a big juicy rollicking tale in the spirit of Robert Ludlum We haven't seen an international thriller like this for a long time' Jeffery Deaver'A fast & furious ride through a complicated maze of timely political intrigue James Phelan has earned a new avid fan' Steve Berry
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Jed Walker is about to learn that in the murky world of espionage the rules of war don't apply An action thriller where the line between the good guys & the bad can be hard to see 352 pages Phelan James ...

Long out of print the classic six-issue mini-series will soon be available again in this slick trade paperback collection! Paul Jenkins (Civil War Frontline) & Kyle Hotz (Criminal Macabre) teamed up on this unique project that takes us to a dystopian future where traditional policing has fallen to the wayside & private corporations are stepping into fill the gap ...

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This volume critically reviews the phenomenon of the aging workforce adopting an interdisciplinary perspective that examines the challenges raised on an individual organizational & societal level Core issues framing the concept of the aging workforce & its consequences are presented by a team of leading contributors from around the world Despite the visible trend towards a much older global population & workforce research on the aging workforce employment & retirement is in its infancy & faces a range of paradoxes Taking under consideration all the challenges ranging from the microenvironment of the individual level (individual family friends) to the organizational & macro-environment of the society (infrastructure services legislations etc) this is an essential resource for policymakers & organizations designing strategies to address the challenge of the ageing society Scholars graduates & researchers in occupational & health psychology human resources business & management as well as sociology will gain a better understanding of the changing trends in the characteristics of the workforce through this multi-level review ...

Air fryers are hot new kitchen appliances that use forced hot air to "fry" foods without oil This is a huge boon to home cooks who love the flavour & texture of deep-fried foods but hate the fat calories mess & danger that accompany frying foods in a pan of hot oil Air fryers are sold at most major retailers including Argos Tesco & Amazon Air fryers have been road-tested by major websites but there is no mainstream cookbook on the market for consumers ...

A clear & simple guide to the incredible philosophy of the Akashic Records & the ways in which they can improve & transform your life Internationally renowned spiritual teacher Sandra Anne Taylor teaches what the Akashic Records contain how to access them & how they can help you 272 pages Taylor Sandra Anne ...