How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and then deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you escape a murderous "smart" house, or evade a swarm of marauding robotic flies? In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the keys to quashing a robot mutiny. From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, besting robot logic to engaging in hand-to-pincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans. And with its thorough overview of current robot prototypes-including giant walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots-How to Survive a Robot Uprising is also a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics. Full of charming illustrations, and referencing some of the most famous robots in pop-culture, How to Survive a Robot Uprising is a one-of-a-kind book that is sure to be a hit with all ages. How to Survive a Robot Uprising was named as an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Daniel H. Wilson is a Ph.D. candidate at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, where he has received master's degrees in Robotics and Data Mining. He has worked in top research laboratories, including Microsoft Research, the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), and Intel Research Seattle. Daniel currently lives with several unsuspecting roommates in a fully wired smart house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is his first book. Two-color illustrations throughout. Click here to listen to an audio sample and to purchase the audiobook version of the title.
Whether you're a war correspondent or an aid worker, a tourist worried about an increasingly hostile world or an armchair traveler concerned that your own backyard is fast becoming a war zone, How to Avoid Being Killed in a War Zone will help you survive some of the world's most volatile environments. Well-traveled journalist Rosie Garthwaite offers practical advice drawn from her own personal experience and that of others, including many seasoned colleagues, who have worked in some of the world's most hostile regions. Topics covered include everything from avoiding land mines and hostage situations to amputating a limb and foraging for safe food. The book is a true survival manual (all medical advice has been vetted by doctors from Doctors Without Borders), but it is also a transporting read, filled with vicarious thrills and written with brio and humor by a woman who has seen it all. Perfect for those planning short trips or extended stays in dangerous destinations, or-much like the popular Worst-Case Scenario handbooks-for readers who simply prefer to be thoroughly prepared, wherever life may take them.
THINK U.S. HISTORY IS HARD? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school U.S. History! Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series! These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers. Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners. HTSMS: U.S. History includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, maps, and vocab that explore topics including: Native American Peoples European Colonies and the Declaration of Independence Civil War World Wars I & II The Great Depression The Cold War Civil Rights The Vietnam War and more! Books also available for: World History, English, Math, and Science.
Winner of the 2020 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award Drawing on personal stories, research, and historical events, an esteemed educator offers a vision of educational justice inspired by the rebellious spirit and methods of abolitionists. Drawing on her life’s work of teaching and researching in urban schools, Bettina Love persuasively argues that educators must teach students about racial violence, oppression, and how to make sustainable change in their communities through radical civic initiatives and movements. She argues that the US educational system is maintained by and profits from the suffering of children of color. Instead of trying to repair a flawed system, educational reformers offer survival tactics in the forms of test-taking skills, acronyms, grit labs, and character education, which Love calls the educational survival complex. To dismantle the educational survival complex and to achieve educational freedom—not merely reform—teachers, parents, and community leaders must approach education with the imagination, determination, boldness, and urgency of an abolitionist. Following in the tradition of activists like Ella Baker, Bayard Rustin, and Fannie Lou Hamer, We Want to Do More Than Survive introduces an alternative to traditional modes of educational reform and expands our ideas of civic engagement and intersectional justice.
In the spring of 1974, Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese army made world headlines when he emerged from the Philippine jungle after a thirty-year ordeal. Hunted in turn by American troops, the Philippine police, hostile islanders, and successive Japanese search parties, Onoda had skillfully outmaneuvered all his pursuers, convinced that World War II was still being fought and that one day his fellow soldiers would return victorious. This account of those years is an epic tale of the will to survive that offers a rare glimpse of man's invincible spirit, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. A hero to his people, Onoda wrote down his experiences soon after his return to civilization. This book was translated into English the following year and has enjoyed an approving audience ever since.
Victims of sexual assault experience their trauma in different ways, and often one path to recovery and healing is right for one person, but not right for another. While there are some general mental health effects of sexual violence, this book outlines and describes the impact of particular types of sexual violation. Whether the survivor has experienced childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault during adulthood, marital rape, sexual harassment, sex trafficking, or sexual violence within the military, they will find aspects of her experience in these pages. Once survivors understand the ways in which they have been affected, they are introduced to various pathways to surviving sexual violence and moving forward. The chapters provide case examples and specific activities which give a fuller description of the ways survivors can make use of the particular approaches, which include mind-body practices, counseling, group therapies, self-defense training, and others. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual violence, or knows and cares about someone who has, will find relief in these pages, which offer practical approaches to finding balance and healing.
“They made me take care of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I neglected.” (Song of Songs 1:6b) Paul urged Timothy to learn this vital principle when he was still young. It contains one of the keys in Christian work: If someone in ministry is not all right, the quality of their ministry will be affected. In Christian ministries, it is easy to find workers who never think of themselves. While selflessness is a Christlike trait, at times we can push ourselves too far, leading to the paradigm of stressed and burned-out people. In order to love God and serve others, we often need to be still, take a rest, and be refreshed. This book will help Christians find the balance between ministry and “monastery,” between the urgent work of service and the place of rest and restoration. Caring for our own “vineyard”—the talents, gifts, and emotional resources of our personality—is not only a privilege but a duty. It is part of good stewardship, an act of obedience as disciples of Christ. Far from being a sign of a more spiritual attitude, neglecting our own needs can be a serious mistake and even a sin.
In Declare War on Yourself, you'll learn:- What it means to actually "have your act together" and how it helps you get the life you actually want- Why only 3% of us actually have our life together and the rest of us can't figure it out- Why society's definition of "having your act together" leads you in the wrong direction- Why we're consciously choosing not to have our act together- The things giving us a false sense of having our act together- Signs you don't have your act together and have work to do- The real and simple definition of being successful- The one thing about your personality keeping you from having your life together- The part of your brain that is constantly sabotaging you and doesn't want you to improve- Things you're not doing that you should be doing- Things you're not focused on that you should be focused on- Very important things you're ignoring and not making a priority- Reasons we're lazy, we don't push ourselves as hard as we should, and we keep giving up- The things happening in and around your life that you shouldn't be "OK" with but you are- How it's easier than you think to accomplish anything you want or that needs to be done- 3 things that will change your life forever if you do them on a regular basis- What it actually takes to change yourself and get your life together for good- The people and situations that are actually holding you back from getting your act together- What actually matters and doesn't matter when you want to get your act and life together- Two types of people you can be and what makes them successful and unsuccessful- Where you stand in your life, which level you're on, and how to move forward from it- How what you're programming your mind with each minute of each day is helping you or hurting you- What change you're looking for, who you're aiming to become, and who the ideal you is- How much time you're actually wasting each day on useless thoughts and activities- The things that are really stopping you from moving in the right direction with your life- What thoughts, emotions, feelings, people, places, and things are getting in your way- Which thoughts are worth your time and a waste of your time- Which emotions are actually holding you back and causing you to move backwards- How to eliminate "chaos" from your mind, daily routine, and your life- How to eliminate the distractions and prevent them from killing your focus- How to identify the 80% of thoughts, feelings, activities, people, and things are a waste of your time- How to replace your trash habits without having to focus on them too much- How to find out what you don't need in your life and how to get rid of it- What you need to accept about yourself and your life in order to move forward- 3 things you need to be absolutely clear with yourself about so you don't keep making these mistakes- Boundaries and rules you should establish with yourself so you stay on track and make things happen- Things you're consciously doing that are making you unhappy, unproductive, and unsuccessful- 4 things you need to stop doing immediately to be a good example to yourself and others- How to commit to yourself, respect yourself, and do what you say you're going to do- The one mindset that creates permanent change and sets you apart from everyone else- 3 mindsets that will help you reach your goals faster and easier- "Failure" mindsets you need to eliminate as of yesterday- Powerful mindsets that help the world's most elite people keep their head on straight- Mental toughness - how to develop it and how it gets you through anything- How to make self-control and self-discipline easier- How your environment is playing a big part in where you're currently at- How to handle your dark moments and what to do about themAnd More!