Wolfram, Stephen
Summary: "Nobody expected this--not even its creators: ChatGPT has burst onto the scene as an AI capable of writing at a convincingly human level. But how does it really work? What's going on inside its "AI mind"? In this short book, prominent scientist and computation pioneer Stephen Wolfram provides a readable and engaging explanation that draws on his decades-long unique experience at the frontiers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wolfram Media, Inc. 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 006.3 WOLKoonin, Steven E.
Summary: The author points out that core questions about the way the climate is responding to our influence and what the impacts will be remain largely unanswered. He provides insights and perspective free from political agendas, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths. He points out that the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BenBella Books, Inc. 2021
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 363.738 KOOWilson, F. Perry
Summary: "We live in an age of medical miracles. Never in the history of humankind has so much talent and energy been harnessed to cure disease. So why does it feel like it's getting harder to live our healthiest lives? Why does it seem like "experts" can't agree on anything, and why do our interactions with medical professionals feel less personal, less honest, and less impactful than ever? Through...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 610.69 WILCurrie, Stephen
Summary: "Though experts disagree about the specific meaning of the term digital literacy, it is usually used to refer to a variety of skills, including the ability to find content online, to create digital content, to communicate digitally, and-perhaps most important-to evaluate what is found online for accuracy and trustworthiness"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: ReferencePoint Press, Inc. 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 004 CURJackson, Kara
Contents: Recognized -- No fun/party -- Dickhead blues -- Therapy -- Pawnshop -- Brain -- Free -- Lily -- Rat -- Why does the earth give us people to love? -- Curtains -- Recognize reprise -- Liquor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD POP/ROCK JACPapernow, Patricia L.
Summary: Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships draws on current research, a wide variety of clinical modalities, and thirty years of clinical work with stepfamily members to describe the special challenges stepfamilies face. The book presents the concept of "stepfamily architecture" and the five challenges it creates, and delineates three different levels of strategies-psychoeducation,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Routledge 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.874 PAPDevine, Megan
Summary: "Having experienced grief from both sides-- as a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner-- Devine writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, 'happy' life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sounds True 2017
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Summary: Tsabary reveals how the very discipline we impose to control behavior is in reality a major cause of bad behavior, disrespect for adults, and dysfunction such as bullying, drugs, and teen suicide. She advocates for a high level of parental resolve that helps a child develop a sense of personal responsibility.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Namaste Publishing 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 649 TSADraper, Allison Stark.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 391 DRAGerber, Michael E.
Summary: In this first new and totally revised edition of the over two million copy bestseller, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. Next, he walks you through the steps in the life of a business -- from entrepreneurial infancy through adolescent growing pains to the mature...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperBusiness 1995
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Summary: The word 'entrepreneur' may feel distant to some, but this book, with its elegantly expressed concepts and superb imagery, makes entrepreneurial values accessible to children at a personal level--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Pickle Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 338 DIOSummary: Childhood friends Brian and Paulie do whatever it takes to survive in the dog-eat-dog neighborhood they live in. As they grow up they find themselves involved in organized crime and jail becomes part of doing business on the streets they call home. Brian uses his time in jail to get clean while Paulie makes plans for one last job that requires Brian's help. Brian must decide if he should stand...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA WHAFoster, Jeff
Summary: "Now more than ever, it's so important for everyone to understand our government: where it came from, how it works, and how we can bring about change. And, after all, in the words of author and government teacher Jeff Foster, "If you don't participate, you can't complain." This book is a comprehensive and entertaining guide that answers questions like: What is the Constitution? What are the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 320.473 FOSUlmer, Kristen
Summary: The extreme skier argues that people react incorrectly to fear, advocating that they embrace it through a mindfulness technique called "Shift," which allows for the building of a new relationship with the emotion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152 ULMCappelli, Peter
Summary: Annotation Peter Cappelli confronts the myth of the skills gap and provides an actionable path forward to put people back to work.Even in a time of perilously high unemployment, companies contend that they cannot find the employees they need. Pointing to a skills gap, employers argue applicants are simply not qualified; schools aren't preparing students for jobs; the government isn't letting in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wharton Digital Press 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.3112 CAPEboch, M. M.
Summary: This essential volume explores the invisible world behind wireless computer technology. From our homes and workplaces to public coffee shops, Wi-Fi has changed how we connect to the internet and how we send and receive information. The Wi-Fi story spans from the discovery of radio waves to high-speed wireless connectivity. This book covers it all in a relatable and fun way that kids will enjoy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 004.6 EBOClements, Jeffrey D.
Contents: Introduction: what's at stake -- American democracy works, and corporations fight back -- Corporations are not people; and they make lousy parents -- If corporations are not people, what are they? -- Corporations don't vote; they don't have to -- Did corporate power destroy the working American economy? -- Corporations can't love -- Restoring democracy and republican government.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berrett-Koehler Publishers 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 322.3 CLECohn, Jessica
Summary: "A series to build strong financial habits early on in life! How can I make money? What is inflation? What is the difference between a debit card and a credit card? Economics--and more specifically, money--play such a large role in our lives. Yet there are many mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the basic concepts of finance and smart money management. This A True Book series offers...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic, Inc. 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 332.024 COHFreitag, Meg
Summary: Dog lovers rejoice! This Is a Book for People Who Love Dogs is a canine celebration featuring illustrated breed profiles, a history of how dogs evolved, and an exploration of the joys of sharing your life with a dog. For dog lovers new and old, this gorgeous guide takes readers on a walk through the wonders of our four-legged friends. Author Meg Freitag shares all about the lives of dogs, from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 FREBancroft, Lundy
Summary: In this groundbreaking bestseller, Lundy Bancroft—a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men—uses his knowledge about how abusers think to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Berkley Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 362.82 BanGiombini, Lucia
Summary: "Do you have questions about eating disorders that you are afraid to ask, or have never found an answer to? From the causes to the most effective treatment approaches, this guide offers honest answers to difficult questions and provides information about recovery that is often harder to find. Ideal for individuals and families at every stage of the recovery process, this book is sensitive to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jessica Kingsley 2023
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Contents: Early influences: people, places and lifelong pursuits -- Demonstrating awareness of the world beyond Oak Park -- "Afraid of nothing" -- Escape to war -- Settling down -- Departure to sun valley -- Places of the soul.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HEMINGWAY, ERNEST SINMcGonigal, Kelly.
Summary: Draws on the latest research and scientific insights to define willpower and explains how to promote personal well-being through an understanding of willpower-related mind-body responses.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.8 MCGDibinga, Omékongo
Summary: "In this honest and welcoming book, diversity and inclusion expert, professor, and award-winning speaker Dr. Omekongo Dibinga argues that we must embark on a massive undertaking to re-educate ourselves on the stereotypes that have proven harmful, and too often deadly, to the Black community"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Prometheus Books 2023