Featured Ebooks
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This July we wanted to show off some of our recent end of the fiscal year purchases. Browse our selection of new ebooks that range in topics from art to AI to Louisiana. For more ebooks, just search the Discovery box on our homepage and filter by the source type. As always, we're happy to help so just contact us to do the searching for you if you need.
Contemporary Poetry Books
Learning with AI
A practical guide for K-12 teachers on integrating AI tools in the classroom. ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programs are revolutionizing the way we learn, create, and think. From interactive learning techniques to advanced assignment and assessment strategies, this comprehensive guide offers practical suggestions for integrating AI effectively into teaching and learning environments.
The Yellow House
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Winner of the 2019 National Book Award in Nonfiction. Located in the gap between the "Big Easy" of tourist guides and the New Orleans in which Broom was raised, The Yellow House is a brilliant memoir of place, class, race, the seeping rot of inequality, and the internalized shame that often follows. It is a transformative, deeply moving story from an unparalleled new voice of startling clarity, authority, and power.
Spanish Louisiana
Frances Kolb Turnbell's study of Spanish colonial Louisiana is the first comprehensive history of the colony. The transformations of this critical period grew out of the struggles between Spain and Louisiana's colonists, enslaved people, and Indians over issues related to space and mobility. Many borderland peoples, networks, and alliances sought to preserve Louisiana as a flexible and fluid zone as the colonial government attempted to control and contain the region's inhabitants for its own purposes through policy and efforts to secure loyalty and its own advantageous alliances.
The Art of Cardboard
Breathe new life into that old cardboard box! Inside, you'll find jaw-dropping cardboard creations from around the world! You'll discover the process of each art form, as well as tricks of the trade, from small clever projects to huge art installations.
Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching
Part of The New Art and Science of Teaching series Rely on this comprehensive guide to help you implement the teaching methods of Dr. Robert J. Marzano's The New Art and Science of Teaching framework, which includes over 330 specific instructional strategies, 43 instructional elements, and 10 design questions.
Garden of Ruins
Garden of Ruins reveals the Civil War, state-building efforts, and democracy itself as contingent processes through which Louisianans shaped the world around them. It also illustrates how military forces and civilians discovered unique ways to wield and hold power during and immediately after the conflict.
Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife
Poet, Mystic, Widow, Wife charts the lives and times of four medieval women writers--Marie de France, a poet; Julian of Norwich, a mystic and anchoress; Christine de Pizan, a widow and court writer; and Margery Kempe, a no-good wife--who all bucked convention and forged their own paths. Largely forgotten by modern readers, these women have an astonishing amount to teach us about love, marriage, motherhood, friendship, and earning a living.
The Unnoticed Entrepreneur, Book 3
Drawing on the wisdom shared by podcast guests, this book delivers case studies, actionable insights and details of the tech stack apps that will help any business owner achieve brand recognition. Each chapter concludes with "strategy smoothies," detailed steps that are free and simple to implement. With 50 case studies drawn from entrepreneurs around the world across various industries, this book is a must-read for every business owner who is ready to unlock the secrets to sustainable growth.
Practical Generative AI with ChatGPT
Transform your professional world with ChatGPT and OpenAI--master prompt design to revolutionize development, marketing, research, and enterprise implementation. Written by a technical architect specializing in AI and intelligent applications, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and create intelligent solutions. No advanced technical background is required for the foundational sections, making the content accessible to beginners, while later chapters provide depth for technical professionals implementing enterprise solutions.
Before Machine Learning Volume 3 - Probability and Statistics for A. I
What happens when the world's greatest diamond heist meets the world of probability and statistics? In this captivating and conversational guide, the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Heist serves as a rich backdrop to explain the core concepts of probability and statistics for artificial intelligence. Hands-On Learning: Understand the real-world application of statistical methods with accompanying code, designed to solidify each concept through practical exploration. Join the journey where a diamond heist helps you crack the code of probability and statistics in AI.
Design for Developers
Learn to apply design fundamentals to create stunning user interfaces and functional design systems. Perfect for developers looking to bridge the gap between code and design. No prior design experience is required, but readers should have basic coding knowledge. It is perfect for those looking to build aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly interfaces.
Midjourney
Unlock the art of crafting compelling Midjourney prompts with this book. Learn commands, parameters, and advanced techniques to elevate your creative process and produce stunning results with ease. The book begins with an in-depth exploration of prompt anatomy, teaching you the key components that make up an effective input.