Arthur Nicolaier (1862-1942)

Introduces readers to mammals and the concept of classes of animals. Simple text describes the common features and behaviors of mammals as well as offering many examples of creatures in this group.

Describes the life of a baby seal, from birth with fur so wet it looks yellow, through molting and learning to swim and hunt, to setting off into the open sea.

Una noche gélida de diciembre de 2005 muere en Canfranc un anciano oficial nazi, escondido bajo la falsa identidad de Germán Horno. Pero los enigmas de su azarosa vida han sido confiados la noche anterior, en secreto de confesión, al joven párroco de la localidad, el padre Guzmán, quien adquiere el compromiso de entregar determinados documentos... La especialista en arte para la policía científica Patricia Hernando se deslumbra al descubrir el botín que escondía la casa del anciano alemán, y no puede permanecer impasible ante la visión de un Vermeer de cuya existencia se ha dudado...

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...