An exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind.
A lively and engaging look at football through the ages, this book describes when the first matches kicked off, why the rules developed and how rugby and American football were born.
The monster Grendel has awoken and the townspeople are terrified. Even the King has abandoned his great Hall. Hero after hero comes to slay the monster, but no one can outwit Grendel. Only Beowulf has a chance. But when Beowulf finally triumphs, an even greater horror awakens. Grendel's mother, the Hag, wants revenge on the slayer of her son. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read …
Are you ready for a library adventure? Join a group of children as they explore the Dewey decimal system! Search for ghosts in the 100s section, track down everything from costumes to cars in the 300s, and be on the lookout for sports and music in the 700s. By the end of the book, you'll be more than ready to dive into Dewey on your own!
When a newly rescued kitten watches a human scoop poop from the litter box, he can't help but wonder what he plans on doing with it. After talking with the other animals in the house, they agree that a secret poop factory must be nearby. To uncover the truth, they escape the house and follow a garbage truck to the poop factory. But to survive the dangers of the outside world, the furry friends …
A sausage dog discovers that, despite being small, she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. A little sausage dog discovers that she has strengths of her very own in this adorable gem from bestselling author Pip Jones, perfect for dog lovers. Peggy the sausage dog feels really sad when she finds she’s too small to r…
Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff . Yucky cabbage pie! Mean Mrs Miskin! Stupid spelling test! Oh dear, Dimple the Gnome is having a very bad day and he just can't find the right words to tell anyone how he's feeling. Then Dimple finds the Boo, who lets everyone k…
Crumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor – there should be plenty of food for Minetta the mouse to eat in Hollyhock House … But the Ruling Rats are running rampage every night, taking the best of everything for themselves. Minetta has decided that enough is enough – it’s time the rats learn to share. The trouble is, Minetta is so small and her voice just a squeak. How will she ever …
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! Here comes a GINORMOUS dinosaur! But what WERE dinosaurs, what did they do all day, and how do we know so much about them?