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  | | Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Ten Short Lessons (Pocket Einstein Series) by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 193 Pages, Published 2020 by Johns Hopkins University Press, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-4214-3972-3, ISBN: 1-4214-3972-7 "Ten Short Lessons Peter J. Bentley ... Most recently he returned to his evolutionary art as a Professor at Goldsmiths College London, now working with Stephen Todd and his son, software developer Peter Todd. Together they created their own ..." |
 | | Digital Biology How Nature Is Transforming Our Technology and Our Lives by Peter J. Bentley, Robert Powell Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2007 by Simon & Schuster Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4165-7714-0, ISBN: 1-4165-7714-9 "Imagine a future world where computers can create universes -- digital environments made from binary ones and zeros. Imagine that within these universes there exist biological forms that reproduce, grow, and think. Imagine plantlike forms, ant colonies, immune systems, and brains, all adapting, evolving, and getting better at solving problems. Imagine if our computers became greenhouses for a new kind of nature. Just think what digital ..." |
 | | Elements of Pharmacology(1st Edition) A Primer on Drug Action by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 168 Pages, Published 1981 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-28074-7, ISBN: 0-521-28074-5 "Written primarily for students of medicine, pharmacy, and pharmacology, this introductory book provides a concise summary of the principles that underlie the science of pharmacology. It presents the basic concepts required for understanding the use, mechanisms of action, toxicity and side effects, and therapeutic application of drugs in man. Thus the book may also be of interest to medical practitioners and to biological and medical sci ..." |
 | | Digitized(Reprint) The science of computers and how it shapes our world by Peter J. Bentley, Peter J., University College London Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2013 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-967876-1, ISBN: 0-19-967876-6 "There's a hidden science that affects every part of your life. You are fluent in its terminology of email, WiFi, social networking, and encryption. You use its results when you make a telephone call, access the Internet, use any factory-produced product, or travel in any modern car. The discipline is so new that some prefer to call it a branch of engineering or mathematics. But it is so powerful and world-changing that you would be har ..." |
 | | Why Sh*t Happens(1st Edition) The Science of a Really Bad Day by Peter J. Bentley Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2009 by Rodale Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59486-956-3, ISBN: 1-59486-956-1 "Have you ever fallen victim to Murphyâs law? Sometimes bad things just happen. In Why Sh*t Happens, esteemed British scientist Peter J. Bentley takes readers on an informative and amusing tour through the least lucky, most accident-prone day of their lives. From sleeping through the alarm clock and burning breakfast to getting caught in the rain and navigating a slippery road, Bentley brilliantly explores disaster and mishap on a mole ..." |
 | | Comparative Vertebrate Endocrinology(3rd Edition) by Peter J. Bentley, Peter J. Paperback, 548 Pages, Published 1998 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-62998-0, ISBN: 0-521-62998-5 "The long-awaited third edition of this popular textbook, which has been unavailable for several years, is completely revised and updated. It retains the successful format of previous editions, dealing with the nature, actions and roles of hormones among vertebrate animals. Special emphasis is placed on the evolution and origins of hormones and their receptors; the role of hormones in the physiological coordination of vertebrates; and e ..." |
 | | Digitized(1st Edition) The Science of Computers and How It Shapes Our World by Peter J. Bentley Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2012 by Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-19-969379-5, ISBN: 0-19-969379-X "There's a hidden science that affects every part of your life, a science so powerful that you would be hard-pressed to find a single human being on the planet unaffected by its achievements. It is the science behind computers, the machines which drive the supply and creation of power, food, medicine, money, communication, entertainment, and most goods our stores. It has transformed societies with the Internet, the digitization of inform ..." |
 | | The Undercover Scientist Investigating the Mishaps of Everyday Life by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2008 by Random House Books ISBN-13: 978-1-84794-523-5, ISBN: 1-84794-523-6 "'Shit happens', as the saying goes, but if you want to know why it does, the "Undercover Scientist" is on hand to explain all. Making his way through one of those days when everything seems to go wrong, Peter Bentley investigates the fascinating science that lies behind the most apparently mundane mishaps - from sleeping through the alarm to battling with immovable superglue - and shows you how to fight back against these everyday disas ..." |
 | | The Book of Numbers(1st Edition) by Peter J. Bentley, Dr Peter Bentley Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2008 by Cassell Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84403-396-6, ISBN: 1-84403-396-1 "Numbers are at the heart of the existence of the universe and everything that is in it, and yet most of us have very little everyday understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics, let alone their part in philosophy, art, music, architecture, quantum mechanics, physics, computer technology, literature, biology, commerce, religion, and the occult; indeed every discipline which has been and is the proper study of man. This beautifully i ..." |
 | | The Phd Application Handbook, Revised Edition(1st Edition) Revised Edition (Open Up Study Skills) by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2012 by Open University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-335-24696-0, ISBN: 0-335-24696-6 ""...snappy and informative; it's a must-buy and there's nothing near it on the market at the moment." Stephen Hart, University College London "I found it very informative and helpful. There was loads of useful detail that wasn't covered by the other PhD books I've been reading." Miki Grahame, Prospective PhD Student A PhD is one of the most ambitious and exciting things you can do in your life. Upon successful completion you wil ..." |
 | | The Book of Numbers The Secret of Numbers and How They Changed the World by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 272 Pages, Published 2008 by Firefly Books ISBN-13: 978-1-55407-361-0, ISBN: 1-55407-361-8 " Unraveling the secrets of numbers, from the discovery of zero to infinity. In clear language, The Book of Numbers cuts through the mystery and fear surrounding numbers to reveal their fascinating nature and roles in architecture, quantum mechanics, computer technology, biology, commerce, philosophy, art, music, religion and more. Indeed, numbers are part of every discipline in the sciences and the arts. With 350 illustrations, i ..." |
 | | The PhD Application Handbook(1st Edition) by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2006 by Open University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-335-21952-0, ISBN: 0-335-21952-7 ""...snappy and informative; it's a must-buy and there's nothing near it on the market at the moment." Stephen Hart, University College London "I found it very informative and helpful. There was loads of useful detail that wasn't covered by the other PhD books I've been reading." Miki Grahame, Prospective PhD Student A PhD is one of the most ambitious and exciting things you can do in your life. Upon successful completion you wil ..." |
 | | Digital Biology(1st Edition) How Nature Is Transforming Our Technology and Our Lives by Peter J. Bentley Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2002 by Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-0447-7, ISBN: 0-7432-0447-6 ""Imagine a future world where computers can create universes -- digital environments made from binary ones and zeros. Imagine that within these universes there exist biological forms that reproduce, grow, and think. Imagine plantlike forms, ant colonies, immune systems, and brains, all adapting, evolving, and getting better at solving problems. Imagine if our computers became greenhouses for a new kind of nature. Just think what digital ..." |
 | | Plough Quarterly No. 32 - Hope in Apocalypse (Paperback or Softback) by David Bentley Hart, Mindy Belz, Peter J. Leithart, Shira Telushkin, Joel Clarkson, Joseph Julián González, Cardinal Peter Turkson, Eleanor Parker, Lyman Stone, Anika T. Prather, Brandon Mcginley Paperback, 120 Pages, Published 2022 by Plough Pub House ISBN-13: 978-1-63608-055-0, ISBN: 1-63608-055-3 "- David Bentley Hart says disruption, not dogma, is Christianity's grounds for hope. - Hanna-Barbara Gerl-Falkovitz reminds us that the Book of Revelation ends well." |
 | | Pocket Einstein Ser. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics : Ten Short Lessons by Peter J. Bentley 192 Pages, Published 2020 by Jhu Press ISBN-13: 978-1-4214-3973-0, ISBN: 1-4214-3973-5 "From the origins and motivation behind the birth of AI and robotics to using smart algorithms that allow us to build good robots, from the technologies that enable computers to understand a huge range of sensory information, including ..." |
 | | Digitized The science of computers and how it shapes our world by Peter J. Bentley 320 Pages, Published 2012 by Oup Oxford ISBN-13: 978-0-19-163368-3, ISBN: 0-19-163368-2 "Connie: Mary: Albert: Connie: Albert: Mary: Albert: Connie: Mary: Albert: Connie: Mary: Connie: Albert: Mary: Albert: Connie: Oliver: Connie: Albert: Mary: Albert: Connie: 'Mary, Albert Wants the next two numbers.' 'The next two numbers are ..." |
 | | Digital Biology How Nature Is Transforming Our Technology and Our Lives by Peter J. Bentley 256 Pages, Published 2010 by Simon And Schuster ISBN-13: 978-0-7432-3816-8, ISBN: 0-7432-3816-8 "Gles, Eric, and Servet Martnez, eds. Cellular Automata and Complex Systems. Dordrecht and Boston: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999. Haefner, James. Modeling Biological Systems: Principles and Applications. New York: Chapman & Hall, 1996. Holland, John H. Emergence: From Chaos to Order. Reading, Mass .: Addison-Wesley, 1998. Kauffman, Stuart A. The Origins of Order: Self- Organization and Selection in Evolution. New York: Oxford Univ ..." |
 | | Undercover Scientist Investigating the Mishaps of Everyday Life by Peter J. Bentley Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2009 by Arrow Books ISBN-13: 978-0-09-952242-3, ISBN: 0-09-952242-X "'Shit happens', as the saying goes, but if you want to know why it does, the "Undercover Scientist" is on hand to explain all. Making his way through one of those days when everything seems to go wrong, Peter Bentley investigates the fascinating science that lies behind the most apparently mundane mishaps - from sleeping through the alarm to battling with immovable superglue - and shows you how to fight back against these everyday disas ..." |
 | | Why Sh*t Happens The Science of a Really Bad Day by Peter J. Bentley 320 Pages, Published 2009 by Rodale Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60529-660-9, ISBN: 1-60529-660-0 "“Nutrient Tasting and Signaling Mechanisms in the Gut IV. There is more to taste than meets the tongue.” American Journal of Physiology: Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 278 (2000): G6–G9. Chapter 7 (wet MP3 player) Adams, Charles K. Nature's Electricity. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: Tab Books, 1987. Ozawa, Kazunori. Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries: Materials, Technology, and Applications. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2008. Sa ..." |
 | | On Growth, Form and Computers by Sanjeev Kumar, Peter J. Bentley, Peter Bently 472 Pages, Published 2003 by Academic Press ISBN-13: 978-0-08-049758-7, ISBN: 0-08-049758-6 "HANCOCK. 3.1. Introduction. Cell signalling is undoubtedly one of the most important areas of modern biology. It is central to our understanding of the workings of all organisms. Not only does the unravelling of cellular signalling enable us to comprehend more fully the biochemical mechanisms of life, it also opens the way for a diverse range of biologically based technologies, from the future manipulation of agricultural crops to ..." |
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