How to reach the broadest possible audience in the shortest period of time AND hold them? Computer programming is developing and progressing in a tsunami of rapid advance. Satan decides it’s time to broaden the horizons, to go “High-Tech.” Detective Inspector James “Rocky” Rockson has marginal interest in and understanding of computers. Then something unexpected happens during the course of what should be a routine open-and-shut investigation into the suicide of Miles Standish, a famous Silicon Valley computer developer and genius. While investigating the suicide, Rocky and his partner come face to face with “Anastasia,” designed to be a “home use” version of an advanced “computerized personal assistant.” Unknown to Rocky, Anastasia—renamed Lilith—has ability, programming, and functionality far beyond the capability of normal computers. Performing complex reasoning, in-depth planning while executing strategic moves, and showing a frightening artificial intelligence along with enhanced learning capability, Lilith displays alarming abilities and powers. Can Rocky solve the real purpose of Satan’s App?

There was a bright moon three feet above his head, and an azure dragon embroidered on his sleeves. Riding a horse with a sword, indulging in unbridled pleasures, roaming the Jianghu with his lover.

The Tale of Buzz-Anna the Traveling Bee is the story about a little bee named Buzz-Anna who lives in the small town of Bees-Ville with her mother, Tree-Lisa; her father, Comb-Ba; her sister, Honey-Sha; and her brother, Nest-Er. Buzz-Anna hates Bees-Ville and dreams of moving to a big city. But day after day, Buzz-Anna finds herself still living in her small town. One day, Buzz-Anna and her best friend, Wax-Ann, explore the forest and discover a new world on the other side. Buzz-Anna knows this is her way to the big city. The Tale of Buzz-Anna the Traveling Bee takes you on a journey as Buzz-Anna travels through her newly discovered world to find a big city and follows her dream of finding and marrying a prince.

In her new edition of this popular book, Cathy Nutbrown presents evidence of continuity and progression in young children′s thinking. She shows, with detailed observation, that they are able and active learners. She considers aspects of children′s patterns of learning and thinking - or schemas - and demonstrates clearly how children learn in an active, dynamic and creative way. This book makes schema theory explicit in practice. Supported by numerous detailed examples and the discussion of difficult theoretical issues, it illustrates children′s learning in areas such as literacy, maths and science. This new edition includes: - discussion on the need for professional development - changes in early years pedagogy - more discussion of theories of learning in relation to curriculum and teaching practices - new examples of children′s drawings - new suggestions for using stories to support schemas. Threads of Thinking is for early years practitioners who wish to support and develop children′s learning. Professor Cathy Nutbrown is Director of Studies in Early Childhood Education at the University of Sheffield.