A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers . All in all the best book now available on symbols. ―Library Journal

This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design.

Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this dictionary of universally used graphic symbols.

Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections:

• Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.).
• Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas.
• Color lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures.
• Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.).

The Symbol Sourcebook creates a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English.

The Symbol Sourcebook is the quintessential guide to aid all who in reading, travelling, or working come across symbols and need to define them.

For the bestselling miscellany market, an NPR librarian's compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts

How much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in All Facts Considered. Guaranteed to enlighten even the most seasoned trivia buff, this treasure trove of who knew? factoids spans a wide range of intriguing subjects.

• Written by noted NPR librarian Kee Malesky, whom Scott Simon has called the source of all human knowledge
  
• Answers questions on history, natural history, science, religion, language, and the arts
  
• Packed with valuable nuggets of information, from the useful to the downright bizarre
  

The perfect gift for every inquiring mind that wants to know, All Facts Considered will put you at the center of the conversation as you show off your essential store of inessential yet irresistible knowledge.

For the bestselling miscellany market, an NPR librarian's compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts

How much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in All Facts Considered. Guaranteed to enlighten even the most seasoned trivia buff, this treasure trove of who knew? factoids spans a wide range of intriguing subjects.

• Written by noted NPR librarian Kee Malesky, whom Scott Simon has called the source of all human knowledge
  
• Answers questions on history, natural history, science, religion, language, and the arts
  
• Packed with valuable nuggets of information, from the useful to the downright bizarre
  

The perfect gift for every inquiring mind that wants to know, All Facts Considered will put you at the center of the conversation as you show off your essential store of inessential yet irresistible knowledge.

Thinking Forth applies a philosophy of problem solving and programming style to the unique programming language Forth. Published first in 1984, it could be among the timeless classics of computer books, such as Fred Brooks' The Mythical Man-Month and Donald Knuth's The Art of Computer Programming. Many software engineering principles discussed here have been rediscovered in eXtreme Programming, including (re)factoring, modularity, bottom-up and incremental design. Here you'll find all of those and more, such as the value of analysis and design, described in Leo Brodie's down-to-earth, humorous style, with illustrations, code examples, practical real life applications, illustrative cartoons, and interviews with Forth's inventor, Charles H. Moore as well as other Forth thinkers.

A fascinating, challenging book. ― A.L.A. Booklist
Learn to use the most important codes and methods of secret communication in use since ancient times. Cipher and decipher codes used by spies. Explore the famous codes that changed the fate of nations and political leaders. And enjoy hours of fun experimenting with cryptography ― the science of secret writing.
Beginning with simple letter substitutions and transposition ciphers, world-famous science writer Martin Gardner explains how to break complicated polyalphabetical ciphers and codes worked with grids, squares, triangles, and charts. You'll learn codes that are keyed to typewriters and telephone dials . . . even codes that use playing cards, knots, and swizzle sticks. Experiment with invisible writing ― inks that glow in black light and turn red under heat ― and explore the possibilities of sending messages through outer space to unknown worlds.
Using this book, you can solve the historically famous Playfair Cipher used by Australia in World War II, the Pigpen Cipher used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War, Thomas Jefferson's Wheel Cipher, the Beaufort system used by the British Royal Navy, codes devised by authors for heroes in literature ― Sherlock Holmes, Captain Kidd, and the Shadow. And you will enjoy experimenting with bizarre methods of message sending ― the Dot Code, Knot Code, Swizzle Code, and more.
Young cryptanalysts, cipher fans, and puzzlists of all ages will find hours of intrigue and challenge in Codes, Ciphers and Secret Writing. A stimulating must for the intermediate cryptographer. ― The Kirkus Reviews

Know your friends more while creating new ones by having them fill up this slam book. Have fun at school or outdoors when answering questions and leaving a message to each other. It will help you get closer together by knowing their favorites, their crushes and things that they like about you. It also makes a spot on daughter gift so she can enjoy meeting new people and having a good relationship with them. Grab them now, pass it on and have fun.

Did you know that psychopaths don't have the ability to see the negative consequences of their actions, only the positive ones. Did you know that the pyramids of Giza were more ancient to the ancient Romans than Rome is ancient to us. Did you know a study conducted by researchers at Harvard School of Public Health revealed that drinking several cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of suicide in men and women by about 50%.

In these 1100 facts you're going to learn more than you learned from all your high school teachers combined. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker.

You're going to learn more about the world you live in & some of the topics include:

- Science

- Economics

- Human Anatomy

- Animal Species

- Space

And many, many More What're you waiting for? Knowledge is power Come on in and we'll delve into the interesting and fascinating facts about the world around us. Scroll up and click the 'add to cart' button now

Flat Earth has long been denigrated, derided and disparaged as being the most crackpot of all conspiracy theories, marginalized, mocked and ridiculed for centuries as being an ignorant ancient unscientific worldview, but the facts of the matter are far from what you have been told. When thoroughly examined and diligently researched with an open-mind, any skeptical critical-thinker will find it is actually the tilting, wobbling, spinning space-ball Earth promoted by NASA and taught in schools that is truly ridiculous and unscientific. Flat Earth FAQ is the ultimate reference guide for concise, comprehensive answers to the most frequently asked flat Earth questions accompanied with detailed drawings, maps, memes, charts, and full color photographs as helpful visual aids. Written by the President of the International Flat Earth Research Society and author of several other flat Earth books and documentaries, Eric Dubay recommends Flat Earth FAQ as both an ideal introduction to the subject for beginners, and a perfect coffee-table book for established flat earthers looking to tackle all the typical talking points.

Know your friends more while creating new ones by having them fill up this slam book. Have fun at school or outdoors when answering questions and leaving a message to each other. It will help you get closer together by knowing their favorites, their crushes and things that they like about you. It also makes a spot on daughter gift so she can enjoy meeting new people and having good relationships with them. Grab them now, pass it on and have fun.

In the world of Dad jokes, the worse they are the better And rest assured, these are the absolute worst (which means they're the best ). Here's an example of what I mean: Have you seen the movie about constipation? It hasn't come out yet. I told my waiter the coffee tastes like dirt He said it was fresh ground.

Prepare for the exam to qualify for Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and Gifted Programs in U.S schools and other countries around the world.

• 3 Full Length Practice Tests
• 330 Practice Questions
• Full Explanations
• Answer Key
• Strategies for Success

This book is designed for students in 2nd and 3rd grades taking the Elementary SCAT Exam.

Get ready for test day with Elementary SCAT(R) Test Prep for Grades 2 and 3. Get your child familiar with the test format to save time on the exam. Many world famous talent search programs like: Johns Hopkins University CTY(Center for Talented Youth); Stanford University EPGY(Education Programs for Gifted Youth); Northwest University Center for Talent Development use SCAT (R) to identify and qualify the talented youth for their programs. The Elementary SCAT(R) test has two sections: Verbal and Quantitative. Each section includes 55 questions. This workbook contains 3 full length practice tests of the Elementary SCAT(R) 3 sets of 55 verbal and 3 sets of 55 quantitative questions to practice with your child. The workbook contains 3 full length tests based on the types of questions your child will encounter on test day. Detailed explanations accompany the answer key to help your child work through common mistakes.

This test is aligned with the American common core standards: multiplication, division, basic fraction, measurement, money, and basic geometry.*SCAT(R) - School and College Ability Test is owned by the Center For Talented Youth (CTY) or its affiliate(s), or their licensors which neither endorse nor sponsor this product.

Interesting...Bowlin's calmly rational approach to the subject of conspiracy theories shows the importance of logic and evidence.--Booklist

A page-turning book to give to someone who believes in pizza pedophilia or that the Illuminati rule the world.--Kirkus Reviews

The co-hosts of the hit podcast Stuff They Don't Want You to Know, Ben Bowlin, Matthew Frederick, & Noel Brown, discern conspiracy fact from fiction in this sharp, humorous, compulsively readable, and gorgeously illustrated book.

In times of chaos and uncertainty, when trust is low and economic disparity is high, when political institutions are crumbling and cultural animosities are building, conspiracy theories find fertile ground. Many are wild, most are untrue, a few are hard to ignore, but all of them share one vital trait: there's a seed of truth at their center. That seed carries the sordid, conspiracy-riddled history of our institutions and corporations woven into its DNA.

Ben Bowlin, Matt Frederick, and Noel Brown host the popular iHeart Media podcast, Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. They are experts at exploring, explaining, and interrogating today's emergent conspiracies--from chem trails and biological testing to the secrets of lobbying and the indisputable evidence of UFOs.

Written in a smart, witty, and conversational style, elevated with amazing illustrations, Stuff They Don't Want You to Know is a vital book in understanding the nature of conspiracy and using truth as a powerful weapon against ignorance, misinformation, and lies.

From theme parks to ballparks, the quirky to the educational, Miami to Tallahassee -- every city and county in Florida are covered in this newly expanded edition:

• What's responsible for more than 2,800 holes in Palm Beach County?
• Which came first, St. Augustine or Plymouth Rock?
• What's Osceola County's biggest city that technically isn't a city at all?
• Where in Florida can you participate in the King Mango Strut?
• What Oscar-winning actress hails from the small town of Bascom, Florida?
• What's bigger, Walt Disney World or New York's Manhattan Island?

It's everything you need to know about Florida--and more!

This book addresses questions that have concerned rhetoricians, literary theorists, and philosophers since the time of the pre-Socratics and the Sophists: How do people come to believe and to act on the basis of communicative experiences? What is the nature of reason and rationality in these experiences? What is the role of values in human decision making and action? How can reason and values be assessed? In answering these questions, Professor Fisher proposes a reconceptualization of humankind as homo narrans, that all forms of human communication need to be seen as stories--symbolic interpretations of aspects of the world occurring in time and shaped by history, culture, and character; that individuated forms of discourse should be considered good reasons--values or value-laden warrants for believing or acting in certain ways; and that a narrative logic that all humans have natural capacities to employ ought to be conceived of as the logic by which human communication is assessed.

One of the most original and penetrating thinkers in Greek studies describes the transformation from oral culture to literacy in classical times and reflects upon its continued meaning for us today.

Fresh insights into the orality-literacy shift in human consciousness from one who has long been studying this shift in ancient Greece and has now brought his vast learning and reflections to bear on our own times. This book is for a wide audience and calls for thoroughly rethinking current views on language, thought, and society from classical scholarship through modern philosophy, anthropology, and poststructuralism.--Walter J. Ong

All in all, we have in this book the summary statement of one of the great pioneers in the study of oral and literate culture, fascinating in its scope and rewarding in its sophistication. As have his other works, this book will contribute mightily to curing the biases resulting from our own literacy.--J. Peter Denny, Canadian Journal of Linguistics

An extremely useful summary and extension of the revisionist thinking of Eric Havelock, whom most classicists and comparatists would rank among the premier classical scholars of the last three decades. . . . The book presents important (though controversial) ideas in. . . an available format.--Choice

You can fool some of the people all of the time--but wouldn't you rather really know what you're talking about?

Why are conservatives on the right and liberals on the left? What is an archetype? Most people drop these and other cultural references in conversation all the time without really knowing much about them. But with this witty, information-packed book, you can quickly bone up on the actual facts behind the multitude of data, events, and words that come at you each day--and that you've been casually bandying about without really understanding.

Here are invaluable explanations of a wide range of topics that are assumed to be common knowledge, from deciphering newsspeak (What is a spin doctor?) to psychobabble (What's the difference between the ego and the id?) to cyberlingo (What is cyberlingo?); from the supposedly obvious (What makes cholesterol good or bad?) to the deceptively simple (What is a formula race car?). Perfect as a quick reference tool, for browsing, or simply for sharing impressive, newfound knowledge with family and friends, this handbook will endow you with genuine cultural literacy in just a few hours of fun-filled reading.

Breaking into AI: The Ultimate Interview Playbook is your comprehensive guide to mastering AI, ML, and LLM interviews at top tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. This playbook equips aspiring candidates with everything they need to land their dream roles, covering foundational concepts, advanced algorithms, real-world case studies, and hands-on coding challenges.

Crafted by Rath Shetty, a seasoned engineering leader and AI expert, the book demystifies complex topics like neural networks, transformers, and generative AI. It also offers insider tips on navigating interview processes, tackling behavioral questions, and standing out as a candidate.

Whether you're an early-career professional or a seasoned engineer looking to transition into AI, this book will sharpen your skills, build your confidence, and prepare you to excel in one of the most competitive fields today. Packed with actionable insights and practical tools, Breaking into AI is your ultimate roadmap to success.

In our hectic lives, we rarely pause to reflect deeply on our true selves. 3000 Powerful Questions About Myself provides a unique opportunity to embark on an introspective journey that explores every facet of your personality, beliefs, and experiences.

This book isn't just a list of questions; it's a pathway to deeper self-understanding and meaningful personal insights.

What are the key features and benefits of this book?

(1) Expansive Collection of Questions: With 3000 carefully formulated questions, this book invites you to delve into the complexities of your own character, beliefs, and life choices.

=> Benefit: Engage in self-exploration that challenges, enlightens, and transforms, fostering greater self-awareness and personal clarity.

(2) Categorized for Intuitive Exploration: The questions are organized into diverse categories that touch upon various aspects of life, from personal aspirations to fears and memories.

=> Benefit: You can navigate through sections that resonate with your current life questions or randomly explore to uncover new insights, making each session uniquely enlightening.

(3) Versatile Use Cases: Whether used as daily journal prompts, conversation starters in social settings, or reflective personal queries, these questions adapt to a multitude of scenarios.

=> Benefit: Enhance your journaling practice, enrich conversations with friends, or use them as tools for meditation and personal retreats.

3000 Powerful Questions About Myself is not just a book; it's a journey into the heart of who you are.

Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, enhance your relationships through shared exploration, or simply find a source of countless conversation topics, this book provides a comprehensive toolset for reflection and discussion.

Elevate your self-awareness. Transform your introspection with questions that illuminate every corner of your personality.

Buy this book now and start the journey of a lifetime.

In our hectic lives, we rarely pause to reflect deeply on our true selves. 3000 Powerful Questions About Myself provides a unique opportunity to embark on an introspective journey that explores every facet of your personality, beliefs, and experiences.

This book isn't just a list of questions; it's a pathway to deeper self-understanding and meaningful personal insights.

What are the key features and benefits of this book?

(1) Expansive Collection of Questions: With 3000 carefully formulated questions, this book invites you to delve into the complexities of your own character, beliefs, and life choices.

=> Benefit: Engage in self-exploration that challenges, enlightens, and transforms, fostering greater self-awareness and personal clarity.

(2) Categorized for Intuitive Exploration: The questions are organized into diverse categories that touch upon various aspects of life, from personal aspirations to fears and memories.

=> Benefit: You can navigate through sections that resonate with your current life questions or randomly explore to uncover new insights, making each session uniquely enlightening.

(3) Versatile Use Cases: Whether used as daily journal prompts, conversation starters in social settings, or reflective personal queries, these questions adapt to a multitude of scenarios.

=> Benefit: Enhance your journaling practice, enrich conversations with friends, or use them as tools for meditation and personal retreats.

3000 Powerful Questions About Myself is not just a book; it's a journey into the heart of who you are.

Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, enhance your relationships through shared exploration, or simply find a source of countless conversation topics, this book provides a comprehensive toolset for reflection and discussion.

Elevate your self-awareness. Transform your introspection with questions that illuminate every corner of your personality.

Buy this book now and start the journey of a lifetime.

Many definitions of postmodernism focus on its nature as the aftermath of the modern industrial age when technology developed dynamically. In The Postmodern Condition Jean-Francois Lyotard extends that analysis to postmodernism by looking at the status of science, technology, and the arts, the significance of technocracy, and the way the flow of information and knowledge are controlled in the Western world. Lyotard emphasized language; the world of postmodern knowledge can be represented as a game of language where speaking is participation in the game whose goal is the creation of new and ever-changing social linkages.