Author: Matin Durrani
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472914112
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The animal world is full of mysteries. Why do dogs slurp from their drinking bowls while cats lap up water with a delicate flick of the tongue? How does a tiny turtle hatchling from Florida circle the entire North Atlantic before returning to the very beach where it was hatched? And how can a Komodo dragon kill a water buffalo with a bite that is only as strong as a domestic cat's? These puzzles--and many more besides--are all explained by physics. From heat and light to electricity and magnetism, Furry Logic unveils the ways that animals exploit physics to eat, drink, mate and dodge death in their daily battle for survival. Science journalists Matin Durrani and Liz Kalaugher also introduce the great physicists whose discoveries helped us understand the animal world, as well as the experts of today who are scouring the planet to find and study the animals that seem to push the laws of physics to the limit. Presenting mind-bending physical principles in a simple and engaging way, this book is for anyone curious to see how physics crops up in the natural world. It's more of a 'howdunit' than a whodunit, though you're unlikely to guess some of the answers. -- Inside jacket flap.
Furry Logic
Author: Matin Durrani
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472914112
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The animal world is full of mysteries. Why do dogs slurp from their drinking bowls while cats lap up water with a delicate flick of the tongue? How does a tiny turtle hatchling from Florida circle the entire North Atlantic before returning to the very beach where it was hatched? And how can a Komodo dragon kill a water buffalo with a bite that is only as strong as a domestic cat's? These puzzles--and many more besides--are all explained by physics. From heat and light to electricity and magnetism, Furry Logic unveils the ways that animals exploit physics to eat, drink, mate and dodge death in their daily battle for survival. Science journalists Matin Durrani and Liz Kalaugher also introduce the great physicists whose discoveries helped us understand the animal world, as well as the experts of today who are scouring the planet to find and study the animals that seem to push the laws of physics to the limit. Presenting mind-bending physical principles in a simple and engaging way, this book is for anyone curious to see how physics crops up in the natural world. It's more of a 'howdunit' than a whodunit, though you're unlikely to guess some of the answers. -- Inside jacket flap.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472914112
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The animal world is full of mysteries. Why do dogs slurp from their drinking bowls while cats lap up water with a delicate flick of the tongue? How does a tiny turtle hatchling from Florida circle the entire North Atlantic before returning to the very beach where it was hatched? And how can a Komodo dragon kill a water buffalo with a bite that is only as strong as a domestic cat's? These puzzles--and many more besides--are all explained by physics. From heat and light to electricity and magnetism, Furry Logic unveils the ways that animals exploit physics to eat, drink, mate and dodge death in their daily battle for survival. Science journalists Matin Durrani and Liz Kalaugher also introduce the great physicists whose discoveries helped us understand the animal world, as well as the experts of today who are scouring the planet to find and study the animals that seem to push the laws of physics to the limit. Presenting mind-bending physical principles in a simple and engaging way, this book is for anyone curious to see how physics crops up in the natural world. It's more of a 'howdunit' than a whodunit, though you're unlikely to guess some of the answers. -- Inside jacket flap.
Furry Logic, 10th Anniversary Edition
Author: Jane Seabrook
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1607747162
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The adorable and high-profile Furry Logic series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a menagerie of illustrated animals and hilarious sayings about life, love, and everything in between. No one understands the ups and downs of life's little challenges better than the frisky critters of Furry Logic. The inspirational and tongue-in-cheek advice from series creator Jane Seabrook and her plucky animal characters will tickle the fancy and the funnybone of readers everywhere. Each intricately illustrated spread features a member of the animal kingdom with a unique take on life, from the adorably grumpy owl who advises "Smile first thing in the morning. Get it over with" to the fluffy hawk who admonishes, "If at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished." So join the original flock of penguins, bears, frogs, and more in celebrating a decade of wit and wisdom with ten new illustrated spreads for fans looking for fresh inspiration.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1607747162
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The adorable and high-profile Furry Logic series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a menagerie of illustrated animals and hilarious sayings about life, love, and everything in between. No one understands the ups and downs of life's little challenges better than the frisky critters of Furry Logic. The inspirational and tongue-in-cheek advice from series creator Jane Seabrook and her plucky animal characters will tickle the fancy and the funnybone of readers everywhere. Each intricately illustrated spread features a member of the animal kingdom with a unique take on life, from the adorably grumpy owl who advises "Smile first thing in the morning. Get it over with" to the fluffy hawk who admonishes, "If at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished." So join the original flock of penguins, bears, frogs, and more in celebrating a decade of wit and wisdom with ten new illustrated spreads for fans looking for fresh inspiration.
Furry Logic
Author: Jane Seabrook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869589875
Category : Animals in art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book combines a wonderful collection of animals and appropiate anecdotes. Furry Logic is a collection of the little challenges that life throws at us on a daily basis. If your little challenges are the same as some of the ones in this book, chances are you will have smiled, laughed even, in recognition.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781869589875
Category : Animals in art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This beautifully illustrated book combines a wonderful collection of animals and appropiate anecdotes. Furry Logic is a collection of the little challenges that life throws at us on a daily basis. If your little challenges are the same as some of the ones in this book, chances are you will have smiled, laughed even, in recognition.
Laugh at Life
Author: Jane Seabrook
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740755866
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A delightful keepsake book that helps you discover yourself from a humourous animal's point of view
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 9780740755866
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
A delightful keepsake book that helps you discover yourself from a humourous animal's point of view
Purry Logic
Author: Jane Seabrook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580089043
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"An all-feline collection of adorable illustrations, humorous sayings, and cattitude from the creator of Furry Logic"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580089043
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"An all-feline collection of adorable illustrations, humorous sayings, and cattitude from the creator of Furry Logic"--Provided by publisher.
Fuzzy Logic in Medicine
Author: Senen Barro
Publisher: Physica
ISBN: 3790818046
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
To say that Fuzzy Logic in Medicine, or FLM for short, is an important addi tion to the literature of fuzzy logic and its applications, is an understatement. Edited by two prominent informaticians, Professors S. Barro and R. Marin, it is one of the first books in its field. Between its covers, FLM presents authoritative expositions of a wide spectrum of medical and biological ap plications of fuzzy logic, ranging from image classification and diagnostics to anaesthesia control and risk assessment of heart diseases. As the editors note in the preface, recognition of the relevance of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic to biological and medical systems has a long history. In this context, particularly worthy of note is the pioneering work of Profes sor Klaus Peter Adlassnig of the University of Vienna School of Medicine. However, it is only within the past decade that we began to see an accelerat ing growth in the visibility and importance of publications falling under the rubric of fuzzy logic in medicine and biology -a leading example of which is the Journal of the Biomedical Fuzzy Systems Association in Japan. Why did it take so long for this to happen? First, a bit of history.
Publisher: Physica
ISBN: 3790818046
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
To say that Fuzzy Logic in Medicine, or FLM for short, is an important addi tion to the literature of fuzzy logic and its applications, is an understatement. Edited by two prominent informaticians, Professors S. Barro and R. Marin, it is one of the first books in its field. Between its covers, FLM presents authoritative expositions of a wide spectrum of medical and biological ap plications of fuzzy logic, ranging from image classification and diagnostics to anaesthesia control and risk assessment of heart diseases. As the editors note in the preface, recognition of the relevance of fuzzy set theory and fuzzy logic to biological and medical systems has a long history. In this context, particularly worthy of note is the pioneering work of Profes sor Klaus Peter Adlassnig of the University of Vienna School of Medicine. However, it is only within the past decade that we began to see an accelerat ing growth in the visibility and importance of publications falling under the rubric of fuzzy logic in medicine and biology -a leading example of which is the Journal of the Biomedical Fuzzy Systems Association in Japan. Why did it take so long for this to happen? First, a bit of history.
Furry Logic Love
Author: Jane Seabrook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580088176
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This hilarious take on love and relationships will have you "roaring" with laughter--along with sassy lions, sweet seahorses, and cheeky chipmunks. Indeed, no one understands the ins and outs of love and relationships better than the frisky critters of Furry Logic Love. As a pair of lovebirds explains it, "You've told me you love me, but there's no harm in repeating it endlessly." The inspirational and tongue-in-cheek advice from series creator Jane Seabrook and her plucky animal characters will tickle the fancy and the funnybone of anyone who's ever fallen in--or out--of love. So join otters, macaws, and camels--intricately hand-painted with a tiny sable brush--in embracing the obsessions, the quirks, the glee, the challenges, and the pie-in-the-sky optimisms of love. Because when it comes to matters of the heart, we can never get enough, as a gallant frog reminds his lady love: "I must see you again soon--your effects are beginning to wear off." The perfect gift for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions, or just to say "I love you," this memorable menagerie says it all--and then some.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580088176
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This hilarious take on love and relationships will have you "roaring" with laughter--along with sassy lions, sweet seahorses, and cheeky chipmunks. Indeed, no one understands the ins and outs of love and relationships better than the frisky critters of Furry Logic Love. As a pair of lovebirds explains it, "You've told me you love me, but there's no harm in repeating it endlessly." The inspirational and tongue-in-cheek advice from series creator Jane Seabrook and her plucky animal characters will tickle the fancy and the funnybone of anyone who's ever fallen in--or out--of love. So join otters, macaws, and camels--intricately hand-painted with a tiny sable brush--in embracing the obsessions, the quirks, the glee, the challenges, and the pie-in-the-sky optimisms of love. Because when it comes to matters of the heart, we can never get enough, as a gallant frog reminds his lady love: "I must see you again soon--your effects are beginning to wear off." The perfect gift for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries, special occasions, or just to say "I love you," this memorable menagerie says it all--and then some.
Furry Logic Wild Wisdom
Author: Jane Seabrook
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 9781580088169
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Exquisitely detailed watercolor paintings depicting animals caught up in the joy and drudgery of life are paired with old adages given a new spin for our times.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 9781580088169
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Exquisitely detailed watercolor paintings depicting animals caught up in the joy and drudgery of life are paired with old adages given a new spin for our times.
Fuzzy Logic Techniques for Autonomous Vehicle Navigation
Author: Dimiter Driankov
Publisher: Physica
ISBN: 3790818356
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
In the past decade a critical mass of work that uses fuzzy logic for autonomous vehicle navigation has been reported. Unfortunately, reports of this work are scattered among conference, workshop, and journal publications that belong to different research communities (fuzzy logic, robotics, artificial intelligence, intelligent control) and it is therefore not easily accessible either to the new comer or to the specialist. As a result, researchers in this area may end up reinventing things while being unaware of important existing work. We believe that research and applications based on fuzzy logic in the field of autonomous vehicle navigation have now reached a sufficient level of maturity, and that it should be suitably reported to the largest possible group of interested practitioners, researches, and students. On these grounds, we have endeavored to collect some of the most representative pieces of work in one volume to be used as a reference. Our aim was to provide a volume which is more than "yet another random collection of papers," and gives the reader some added value with respect to the individual papers. In order to achieve this goal we have aimed at: • Selecting contributions which are representative of a wide range of prob lems and solutions and which have been validated on real robots; and • Setting the individual contributions in a clear framework, that identifies the main problems of autonomous robotics for which solutions based on fuzzy logic have been proposed.
Publisher: Physica
ISBN: 3790818356
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
In the past decade a critical mass of work that uses fuzzy logic for autonomous vehicle navigation has been reported. Unfortunately, reports of this work are scattered among conference, workshop, and journal publications that belong to different research communities (fuzzy logic, robotics, artificial intelligence, intelligent control) and it is therefore not easily accessible either to the new comer or to the specialist. As a result, researchers in this area may end up reinventing things while being unaware of important existing work. We believe that research and applications based on fuzzy logic in the field of autonomous vehicle navigation have now reached a sufficient level of maturity, and that it should be suitably reported to the largest possible group of interested practitioners, researches, and students. On these grounds, we have endeavored to collect some of the most representative pieces of work in one volume to be used as a reference. Our aim was to provide a volume which is more than "yet another random collection of papers," and gives the reader some added value with respect to the individual papers. In order to achieve this goal we have aimed at: • Selecting contributions which are representative of a wide range of prob lems and solutions and which have been validated on real robots; and • Setting the individual contributions in a clear framework, that identifies the main problems of autonomous robotics for which solutions based on fuzzy logic have been proposed.
An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments: Learn the Lost Art of Making Sense (Bad Arguments)
Author: Ali Almossawi
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN: 1615192263
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
“This short book makes you smarter than 99% of the population. . . . The concepts within it will increase your company’s ‘organizational intelligence.’. . . It’s more than just a must-read, it’s a ‘have-to-read-or-you’re-fired’ book.”—Geoffrey James, INC.com From the author of An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language, here’s the antidote to fuzzy thinking, with furry animals! Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online debates? Ali Almossawi certainly had, so he wrote An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments! This handy guide is here to bring the internet age a much-needed dose of old-school logic (really old-school, a la Aristotle). Here are cogent explanations of the straw man fallacy, the slippery slope argument, the ad hominem attack, and other common attempts at reasoning that actually fall short—plus a beautifully drawn menagerie of animals who (adorably) commit every logical faux pas. Rabbit thinks a strange light in the sky must be a UFO because no one can prove otherwise (the appeal to ignorance). And Lion doesn’t believe that gas emissions harm the planet because, if that were true, he wouldn’t like the result (the argument from consequences). Once you learn to recognize these abuses of reason, they start to crop up everywhere from congressional debate to YouTube comments—which makes this geek-chic book a must for anyone in the habit of holding opinions.
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN: 1615192263
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
“This short book makes you smarter than 99% of the population. . . . The concepts within it will increase your company’s ‘organizational intelligence.’. . . It’s more than just a must-read, it’s a ‘have-to-read-or-you’re-fired’ book.”—Geoffrey James, INC.com From the author of An Illustrated Book of Loaded Language, here’s the antidote to fuzzy thinking, with furry animals! Have you read (or stumbled into) one too many irrational online debates? Ali Almossawi certainly had, so he wrote An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments! This handy guide is here to bring the internet age a much-needed dose of old-school logic (really old-school, a la Aristotle). Here are cogent explanations of the straw man fallacy, the slippery slope argument, the ad hominem attack, and other common attempts at reasoning that actually fall short—plus a beautifully drawn menagerie of animals who (adorably) commit every logical faux pas. Rabbit thinks a strange light in the sky must be a UFO because no one can prove otherwise (the appeal to ignorance). And Lion doesn’t believe that gas emissions harm the planet because, if that were true, he wouldn’t like the result (the argument from consequences). Once you learn to recognize these abuses of reason, they start to crop up everywhere from congressional debate to YouTube comments—which makes this geek-chic book a must for anyone in the habit of holding opinions.