18 books like The Worst Journey in the World

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Endurance Alfred Lansing · 1959 · ★ 4.5 · 287p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Bound for Antarctica, where polar explorer Ernest Shackleton planned to cross on foot the last uncharted continent, the Endurance set sail from England, in August 1914. The ship became locked inside an island of ice, and was later crushed. This tale of survival by Shackleton and all 27 of his men for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctice seas defined heroism. Shares: Travel, History

Oceanography and Marine Biology S. J. Hawkins · 2017 · 496p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review remains one of the most cited sources in marine science and oceanography. The ever increasing interest in work in oceanography and marine biology and its relevance to global environmental issues, especially global climate change and its impacts, creates a demand for authoritative reviews summarizing the results of recent research. This volume… Shares: Marine Biology, Science

Decline of Science in England Charles Babbage · 1830 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Challenging xvi, 228 p. 22 cm Shares: Science, History

The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor Joanna Cole · 1992 · ★ 4.3 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Wowee! A class trip to the ocean! Finally, the kids in Ms. Frizzle's class are going on an ordinary field trip, just like everyone else. But when the Friz drives onto the beach, across the sand, and straight into the ocean water without stopping, the kids know that they have once again embarked on one of Ms. Frizzle's crazy class trips. Shares: Marine Biology, Science

Advances in imaging and electron physics Peter W. Hawkes · 1995 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Advances in Imaging & Electron Physics merges two long-running serials--Advances in Electronics & Electron Physics and Advances in Optical & Electron Microscopy. The series features extended articles on the physics of electron devices (especially semiconductor devices), particle optics at high and low energies, microlithography, image science and digital image processing, electromagnetic wave… Shares: Science

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Discovery Education Elementary School Science Techbook, National Discovery Education · 2023 Shares: Science

Exploring Science Mark Levesley · 2001 · ★ 5.0 · 390p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Covering all of the Sc1 to Sc4 requirements, this series incorporates the ideas and evidence statements of the revised National Curriculum. The copymaster CD Rom includes worksheets that can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your pupils. Shares: Science

Sciences James Trefil · 2000 In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science.For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a… Shares: Science

PE Civil Exam Review Guide School of PE · 2022 Shares: Science

Annual of Scientific Discovery: Or, Year-book of Facts in Science and Art David Ames Wells · 1850 · ★ 5.0 · 423p · ≈ 14h · Challenging Widely regarded as the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells was also a prolific author of history, politics and social commentary, whose works from an early date were renowned for their outspoken socialist views. This eBook presents Wells’ collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare novels and tales, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. Parts Edition is… Shares: Science

Advanced Signal Processing and Noise Reduction Saeed V. Vaseghi · 1975 · 476p · ≈ 15h · Moderate Signal processing plays an increasingly central role in the development of modern telecommunication and information processing systems, with a wide range of applications in areas such as multimedia technology, audio-visual signal processing, cellular mobile communication, radar systems and financial data forecasting. The theory and application of signal processing deals with the identification,… Shares: Science

Co-Intelligence Ethan Mollick · 2024 · ★ 3.9 Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. After millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of… Shares: Science

HBR Guide to Generative AI for Teams Gabriele Rosani & Elisa Farri To unlock the real value of gen AI, use it as a team.Generative AI is most often used individually—one person, one screen, one task—but the most important work done in organizations is collaborative. Pioneering teams are now using gen AI together and reaching outcomes never before possible. With the right approach, you too can tap into the real power of AI-enabled collaboration and see immediate… Shares: Science

AI for Good Josh Tyrangiel · 272p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Good Old-Fashioned AI, a symbolic approach to Artificial Intelligence, as opposed to more modern stochastic approaches Shares: Science

Calico Network Solutions Richard Johnson · 265p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "Calico Network Solutions""Calico Network Solutions" is the definitive guide for architects, engineers, and operators navigating the complexities of modern cloud-native networking. Drawing on deep, production-proven expertise, this comprehensive resource uncovers the full landscape of Calico’s capabilities—spanning architecture, deployment strategies, security enforcement, and advanced routing… Shares: Science

C++ Primer Stanley Lippman, Josée Lajoie & Barbara Moo · 2012 · 976p · ≈ 32h · Moderate Bestselling Programming Tutorial and Reference Completely Rewritten for the New C++11 Standard Fully updated and recast for the newly released C++11 standard, this authoritative and comprehensive introduction to C++ will help you to learn the language fast, and to use it in modern, highly effective ways. Highlighting today’s best practices, the authors show how to use both the core language and… Shares: Science

Human + Machine, Updated and Expanded Paul R. Daugherty & H. James Wilson · 2024 AI—including generative AI—is radically transforming business. Are you ready? Accenture technology leaders Paul Daugherty and Jim Wilson provide crucial insights and advice to help you meet the challenge.Look around you. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic notion. It's here right now—in software that senses what we need, supply chains that "think" in real time, and now… Shares: Science

Python Essentials 2: Official OpenEDG Python Institute Associate Course: Learn Intermediate Python Programming with Practical Exercises The OpenEDG Python Institute Immerse yourself in some of the more advanced Python concepts, master Object-Oriented Programming, and gear up for the prestigious PCAP™ – Certified Associate Python Programmer certification. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the expertise to carry out more sophisticated Software Development, Security, Networking, IoT, and engineering roles. Additionally, this book will prepare you… Shares: Science

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