Cranston Public Library

"The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents"--

Talks with the unconventional computer geniuses who were responsible for the computer revolution reveal the inside story and the shared ideals that motivated them.

"The lungs are the organ for gas exchange between the body and the external environment. Dysfunction of upper airway epithelium and smooth muscle cells leads to pathogenesis of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic fibrosis, etc., resulting in airway inflammation and narrowing. This book contributes to the understanding homeostasis of lung cells in the physiological and pathological conditions critical to the development of novel...

"The received wisdom in quantum physics is that, at the deepest levels of reality, there are no actual causes for atomic events. This idea led to the outlandish belief that quantum objects-indeed, reality itself-aren't real unless shaped by human measurement. Einstein mocked this idea, asking whether his bed spread out across his room unless he looked at it. And yet it remains one of the most influential ideas in science and our culture. In Escape...

"Nine kid-friendly questions give elementary readers an inside look at Nintendo to spark their curiosity about the brand's Japanese history, games, and consoles. A Stay Curious! feature models research skills while simple infographics support visual literacy"--

"As World War II ended, the United States stood as the dominant power on the world stage. In 1947, to support its new global status, it created the CIA to analyze foreign intelligence. But within a few years, the Agency was engaged in other operations: bolstering pro-American governments, overthrowing nationalist leaders, and surveilling anti-imperial dissenters at home. The Cold War was an obvious reason for this transformation--but not the only...

Are you interested in the ocean and its mysterious inhabitants? Would you like to go underwater to see the fish, octopuses, jellyfish and sharks for yourself? Do you dream of travel to the dark depths of the seabed? Karl the kiwi would answer yes to all these questions. He is forever looking at the calm surface of the ocean, imagining that one day he will explore the underwater world up close and in detail. If you join Karl on a research submarine,...

"Luck, chance, and randomness are topics that virtually everyone can relate to and that each of us have been affected by. The Random Factor explores these subjects using a vast array of evidence, fresh insights, and compelling stories based upon the author's long standing research. The range of subjects and scholarship is far reaching and compelling. From history, to the natural world, to our everyday lives, chance is shown to play an important role...

"Just months ago, millions of people were stunned by ChatGPT's amazing abilities, and its bizarre hallucinations. That was 2022. AI's next generation is coming fast : smarter, more accurate, with deeper technical knowledge. GPT-4 and its competitors are on the verge of transforming medicine. Whether you're a healthcare leader, provider, or a patient, you need to understand these technologies, stat. What can they do? What can't they do, yet? What shouldn't...

Building upon a current, science-based foundation, the book describes in practical terms how ADHD can be recognized at various ages, how it differs from more typical brain development, how it can significantly impair those affected, and how it can safely, and in most cases effectively, be treated in children and adults. The book is based upon current scientific research but also on the experience and perspective of the author, a clinician who has...