Embark on a journey through AI with our beginner-friendly course, empowering you to understand and ethically apply AI, shaping the future of technology and innovation. Key Features Simplify AI concepts for easy understanding Highlight ethical AI use and privacy Foresee the influence of AI on future work Book Description The course begins with an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence, making it approachable for

Based on their extensive experience with teaching R and statistics to applied scientists, the authors provide a beginner's guide to R. To avoid the difficulty of teaching R and statistics at the same time, statistical methods are kept to a minimum. The text covers how to download and install R, import and manage data, elementary plotting, an introduction to functions, advanced ...(展开全部)

Based on their extensive experience with teaching R and statistics to applied scientists, the authors provide a beginner's guide to R. To avoid the difficulty of teaching R and statistics at the same time, statistical methods are kept to a minimum. The text covers how to download and install R, import and manage data, elementary plotting, an introduction to functions, advanced ...(展开全部)

Learning how to code has many advantages, and gaining the right programming skills can have a massive impact on what you can do with your current skill set and the way you advance in your career. This book will be your guide to learning computer programming easily, helping you overcome the difficulties in understanding the major constructs in any mainstream programming language.Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners starts by taking you through the building blocks of any programming language with thorough explanations and relevant examples in pseudocode. You'll understand the relationship between computer programs and programming languages and how code is executed on the computer. The book then focuses on the different types of applications that you can create with your programming knowledge. You'll delve into programming constructs, learning all about statements, operators, variables, and data types. As you advance, you'll see how to control the flow of your programs using control structures and reuse your code using functions. Finally, you'll explore best practices that will help you write code like a pro.By the end of this book, you'll be prepared to learn any programming language and take control of your career by adding coding to your skill set.

Learning how to code has many advantages, and gaining the right programming skills can have a massive impact on what you can do with your current skill set and the way you advance in your career. This book will be your guide to learning computer programming easily, helping you overcome the difficulties in understanding the major constructs in any mainstream programming language.Computer Programming for Absolute Beginners starts by taking you through the building blocks of any programming language with thorough explanations and relevant examples in pseudocode. You'll understand the relationship between computer programs and programming languages and how code is executed on the computer. The book then focuses on the different types of applications that you can create with your programming knowledge. You'll delve into programming constructs, learning all about statements, operators, variables, and data types. As you advance, you'll see how to control the flow of your programs using control structures and reuse your code using functions. Finally, you'll explore best practices that will help you write code like a pro.By the end of this book, you'll be prepared to learn any programming language and take control of your career by adding coding to your skill set.

Focusing on the impact of engineering on society and the world, McCarthy details the development of the discipline, explains what makes an engineering mind, and shows how every aspect of our lives has been engineered: from gadgets to our national infrastructure. Long considered tinkerers, problem solvers, and visionaries, engineers hold the keys to our real and virtual future.

瓦茨拉夫·斯米尔（Vaclav Smil） △欧佩克研究奖、美国科学促进会授予的科学和技术公众普及奖得主 △ 加拿大马尼托巴大学环境学院荣誉教授 瓦茨拉夫·斯米尔是一位备受比尔·盖茨和扎克伯格推崇的能源科学家和科普作家，经常现身世界经济论坛和气候变化国际圆桌会议，担任主要发言人。他在能源、环境、食品、人口、经济、历史和公共政策等方面均有突出建树，并且非常善于进行跨学科研究。他还将跨学科的研究方法带到了他对中国能源、食品和环境问题的阐述中。 斯米尔也是一位高产的学者，出版了 40 部专著，发表了近 500 篇论文。代表作包括畅销书《美国制造》《能源神话与现实》《材料简史与材料未来》《我们应该吃肉吗？》《能源与文明》《全球化的原动机》《收割生物圈》，其中前四部已有中文版本。