Nexus: a brief history of information networks from the stone age to AI

Stories brought us together. Books spread our ideas and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge. The Algorithm learned our secrets and then turned us againts one another. What will AI do? Nexus is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive and to thrive.

Alan's big, scary teeth

This is Alan. Alan is very scary. He says things like, "I'M BIG, SCARY ALAN! FEAR MY RAZOR-SHARP TEETH!'. But all is not as it seems. Alan, you see, has a very BIG (not-so-scary) secret...

Myths & Legends

This hugely successful range takes a fresh look at classic fiction. Richly illustrated throughout, every book has been carefully compiled and designed to give a rewarding reading experience.

Sapiens: A Graphic History: The Birth of Humankind

From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sa…

Magisterium #1: The iron trial

All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. To succeed at the Iron Trial and be admitted into the vaunted Magisterium school would bring bad things. But he fails at failing. Only hard work, loyal friends, danger, and a puppy await.

Magisterium #4: The silver mask

Callum Hunt's life has fallen apart. His friend is gone. The spy has escaped. His secret is out. He is facing an existence behind bars, banished from the rest of the magical community for what he is - for what he might become. But a shocking revelation has promised freedom - at a cost. Will he stay strong, and faithful to his friends and teachers? Or take the risk, and destroy everything he's e…

Magisterium #3: The bronze key

Magic can save you. Magic can kill you. Students at the Magisterium are supposed to be safe. Under the watchful eyes of the mages, they are taught to use magic to bring order to a chaotic world. But now the chaos is fighting back. Call, Tamara, and Aaron should be worrying about things like pop quizzes and magic contests. Instead, after the shocking death of one of their classmates, they…

Magisterium #2: The copper gauntlet

Callum Hunt’s summer break isn’t like other kids’. His closest companion is a Chaos-ridden wolf, Havoc. His father suspects him of being secretly evil. And, of course, most kids aren’t heading back to the magical world of the Magisterium in the fall. It’s not easy for Call . . . and it gets even harder after he checks out his basement and discovers that his dad might be trying to d…

The new art and science of teaching

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9781943874965

Collation

135 p. ; ill. ; 28 p

Series Title

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371 MAR t

City of ashes

Clary Fray just wishes that her life would go back to normal. But what’s normal when you’re a demon-slaying Shadowhunter, your mother is in a magically induced coma, and you can suddenly see Downworlders like werewolves, vampires, and faeries? If Clary left the world of the Shadowhunters behind, it would mean more time with her best friend, Simon, who’s becoming more than a friend. But th…