Inteligencia artificial: computadoras y máquinas inteligentes (Artificial Intelligence: Clever Computers and Smart Machines)

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...

Publicada en 1962 por Revista de Occidente, la SEGUNDA ANTOLOGÍA DE LA POESÍA CHINA, en la cual MARCELA DE JUAN (1905-1981) seleccionó, prologó y tradujo con acierto y sensibilidad sin par algunos de los mejores poemas de la milenaria lírica china, se ha convertido en un clásico probablemente no superado. Su privilegiada condición de china y española (su nombre chino era Ma Ce Hwang), así como la formación esmerada y cosmopolita que le posibilitaron sus circunstancias familiares fue hija de un mandarín dedicado a la Diplomacia y su madre era belga , hicieron de ella la persona...

Enter the world of bug builders! Bugs can build structures that are as complex as the ones that we build! Readers will learn about the amazing things tiny creatures such as silkworms and beetles can build in this inviting, Spanish-translated nonfiction title that features detailed photos, riveting facts, informational text, a glossary for vocabulary improvement, and a list of useful websites.

Among the multitude of dictionaries available on the market, this one stands out for being especially designed for students and learners of English. This dictionary is the ideal learning tool for students at the intermediate level who wish to expand upon their knowledge of the English language. To this end, this volume offers over 40,000 terms taken from everyday language, each with its phonetic transcription to make pronunciation easier. It also features examples of grammatical usage, numerous informative charts (with both grammatical and cultural information), helpful illustrations, and...

Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It ...