A Textbook of Artificial Intelligence for Class IX (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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The term "artificial intelligence" may sound intimidating to some, but it has been in use for decades and its applications are more common than you might imagine. It is gaining the spotlight across applications in our personal and professional lives. AI is still at a relatively early stage of development, so that the range of potential applications, have ample scope left for further development. It holds the promise of solving some of the most pressing issues facing society, but also presents challenges such as unethical use of data and potential job displacement. There are so many amazing ways artificial intelligence and machine learning are used behind the scenes to impact our everyday lives. A1 assists in every area of our lives, whether we're trying to read our emails, get driving directions, get music or movie recommendations. AI is a constellation of technologies that enable machines to act with higher levels of intelligence and emulate the human capabilities of sense, comprehend and act. A1 is not specifically related to computer science. This is a field of study that encompasses human behaviour, biology, psychology, and even language and linguistics. AI presents opportunities to complement and supplement human intelligence and enrich the way people live and work. Artificial Intelligence is being widely recognized to be the power that will fuel this future global digital economy. Countries around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the potential benefits of developing and applying AI. From SIRI to self-driving cars, artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing rapidly. While science fiction often portrays AI as robots with human-like characteristics, AI can encompass anything from Google's search algorithms to IBM's Watson to autonomous weapons. From Amazon shopping recommendations, Facebook image recognition, and personal assistants like Siri, Cortana, and Alexa, your phone is becoming a portal to real-world applications of artificial intelligence. This book is a "glimpse into the future" that illustrates how AI will continue to transform our daily lives in the near future. Digitalisation and the new technological possibilities that artificial intelligence (A1) brings are driving the biggest social and economic changes since the industrial revolution. Without the right political, economic and ethical framework conditions there is a risk of uncontrolled development and a negative impact of AI. Artificial intelligence (A1) is doing a lot of good and will continue to provide many benefits for our modern world, but along with the good, there will inevitably be negative consequences. The sooner we begin to contemplate what those might be, the better equipped we will be to mitigate and manage the dangers. While writing the book, we have tried to keep the explanation simple with lots of examples and illustrations. Lastly, there is always a scope of improvement. Thus, it is a request to our esteemed readers to send the feedback and suggestions etc for the improvement of the book. All your requests are welcome.




ICSE Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Class 9 (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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The concept of Robotics and Artifldal Intelligence (AI) has been in practice over the years with the advent of technological progress overtime and is transforming our world in profound and unprecedented ways, with the potential to revolutionise virtually every aspect of our lives. From self-driving cars and personal assistants to medical diagnosis and financial forecasting, AI is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for solving complex problems and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and progress. As the world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, robotics has emerged as a critical field that is revolution ising how we live, work and interact with our environment. From manufacturing and transportation to healthcare and education, robots are transforming industries and creating new opportunities for innovation and progress. Keeping this in mind, I.C.S.E. Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Class 9 has been designed. This book is strictly based on the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, exploring the fundamental principles and applications of robotics and AI technology. Based on the latest research and developments in the fields, this book offers a detailed overview of the key concepts and techniques that underpin AI, from machine learning and natural language processing to computer vision and Robotics. This book will provide you with a comprehensive and up-todate understanding of these exciting and rapidly evolving fields keeping in line with ICSE syllabus. Salient Features of this Book • As per the latest syllabus and examination pattern prescribed by the ICSE. • The book is divided into two parts: Part I deals with the Robotics portion. This part consists of three units: Introduction to Robotics, Robot as a System and Concepts in Robotics. Part II deals with the Artificial Intelligence portion. This part consists of rwe units: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Role of Data and Information. Evolution of Computing, Introduction to Data and Programming with Python, AI Concepts and AI Project Framework, and Assignments and Laboratory Experiments. • All the concepts explained in a simple language using a step-by-step approach supported by a Lot of illustrations. Chapter-wise Features • Learning Objectives introduces you to the learning outcomes and knowledge criteria covered in the chapter. • Chapter content caters to know about the topic of the chapter which may enrich your knowledge. • Did You Know? provides an interesting piece of knowledge to get the students interested. • Activity encourages students to integrate theory with practice. • Recap sums up the key concepts given in the chapter. • Key Terms are the main terminologies that are present in the chapter. • Each chapter contains an accompanying exercise that will assess students' understanding after they have completed the entire unit by answering the questions given in the exercise. Online Support • E-books (for teachers only). Teadtvs Resource Book • Overview of the chapters • Lesson plan • Answers of the exercise We hope that this book will inspire you to explore the limitless possibilities of Robotics and AI to make meaningful contributions to this dynamic and transformative field. Thus, it is a request to our esteemed readers to share the feedback. suggestions* etc. for the improvement of the book. All your suggestions for the improvement of the book are welcome. -Author




Geography Map workbook Class 9 (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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I.C.S.E. Geography Map Practice Book for Class IX has been especially designed to comply with the norms set by the Council for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (I.C.S.E.) Examinations and it strictly conforms to the latest syllabus prescribed by the Council. Salient Features of the Book : • It provides complete guidance for learning map work - A compulsory question (carrying 10 marks) in the Board Examinations. • Practice Maps has been given for self-practice covering all aspects of syllabus as per examination requirements. • A complete set of solved 'Outline Map of the World' in colour is given for ready reference. • Pictures are given for each map depicting physical features. • Solved Practice Maps and Test Papers can also be accessed through given QR Code. I am sure this comprehensive and examination oriented practice book will provide an ideal platform for learning. It will inculcate interest, understanding and self-confidence amongst the students and provide the necessary guidance to students who are aspiring to achieve 100 marks in the examination. MAP WORK (WORLD MAP) SYLLABUS On an outline map of the world, candidates will be required to locate, mark and name the following : 1. The major Natural Regions of the world- Equatorial, Tropical Monsoon, Tropical Deserts, Mediterranean type, Temperate Grasslands, Tropical Grasslands, Taiga and Tundra. 2. The Oceans, Seas, Gulfs and Straits - all Major Oceans, Caribbean Sea, North Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, South China Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Carpentaria, Hudson Bay, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Guinea, Bering Strait, Strait of Gibraltar, Strait of Malacca. 3. Rivers - Mississippi, Colorado, Amazon, Paraguay, Nile, Zaire, Niger, Zambezi, Orange, Rhine, Volga, Danube, Murray, Darling, Hwang Ho, Yangtse Kiang, Ob, Indus, Ganga, Mekong, Irrawaddy, Tigris, Euphrates. 4. Mountains - Rockies, Andes, Appalachian, Alps, Himalayas, Pyrenees, Scandinavian Highlands, Caucasus, Atlas, Drakensburg, Khinghan, Zagros, Urals, Great Dividing Range. 5. Plateaus - Canadian Shield, Tibetan Plateau, Brazilian Highlands, Patagonian Plateau, Iranian Plateau, Mongolian Plateau. -Author




A Textbook of Tourism for Class IX (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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A Textbook of Tourism [Subject Code 406] for class 9 is designed to facilitate the job role of Travel Agent/Tour Operator. This book has been developed as per the latest syllabus and examination pattern prescribed by the CBSE. The language in the book is deliberately kept to be reader-friendly, allowing easy accessibility and grasp of knowledge. In addition, CBSE has introduced Tourism as a vocational course at the school level. In addition, the pictures are used to give the readers a good understanding of the topics without any difficulties. This book will teach you about the major components and growth of tourism industry, history of tourism, different tourism channels of the tourism industry and various resources and products of tourism. Tourism has grown significantly in the last decade. Tourism is the world's largest and fastestgrowing industry and also the largest source of income and employment. India is a diverse country, and its diversity attracts visitors from around the world. India is a developing nation, and tourism provides emerging and developing nations with excellent opportunities to strengthen their economies, contribute to local infrastructure, preserve the environment and cultural treasures and traditions, and lessen poverty and inequality. The government is emphasising in developing and promoting tourism. It has also introduced various policies and schemes to boost the tourism industry by providing more job opportunities in the society. It has also started several short-term vocational courses related to the travel and tourism sector. With these courses, individuals can quickly acquire the necessary skills to join the travel industry. Each chapter has been divided into the following parts: (a) Introduction: It introduces you to the chapter's topic and learning objectives. (b) Relevant Knowledge: This part of the lesson provides you with the relevant information on the topic(s) covered in the chapter. The knowledge developed through this part will enable you to perform certain activities. (c) Exercises: The various questions included in this part of the chapter will help you check your understanding of the topics learned. We hope that this book will help further enhance the understanding and knowledge of the tourism sector. We also hope that this book will boost the students' morale and enormously benefit the teachers. This book attempts to cover almost every aspect of tourism and travel that can help students become tourism professionals. Constructive suggestions for the improvement of the book are most welcome. -Authors




A Textbook of Web Application for Class XII (A.Y. 2023-24)Onward


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This book, Web Applications for Class XII (803) aims at providing an in-depth understanding of the CBSE curriculum. It strictly adheres to the latest syllabus and guidelines laid down by the Board. This book consists of Part A (Employability Skils) and Part B (Subject Specific Skills). The book focuses on teaching Web Applications to young learners. It helps the students learn concepts of HTML, JavaScript and Advanced Web Design for inculcating web development and problem-solving skills. Based on the CBSE curriculum, Part B has been divided into four units: Movie Editing Tools, Customising and Embedding Multimedia Components in Web Pages, Web Scripting - JavaScript and Advanced Features of Web Design. This book contains ample number of practical programs with easy-to-understand examples. Each chapter contains the following: (a) Learning Objectives: It describes the goals to be achieved at the end of the chapter. (b) Chapter Contents: Concepts are explained to strengthen the knowledge base of young learners. (c) Did You Know?: It gives some extra and useful information on the topic being covered. (d) Activity Time: It encourages the students to explore some practical knowledge of the topic being covered. (e) Check Your Knowledge: At the end of some topics, this section is given to evaluate the knowledge of the learners. It comprises multiple choice questions, subjective as well as objective questions, and practical work. (f) Test Yourself: It includes questions with a variety of headings as Multiple Choice Questions, Short Answer Type Questions(l-11), Long Answer Questions, Activity Zone and Group Discussion. We are sure that this book will be of immense help to students and teachers alike. Constructive feedback for the improvement of this book will be highly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. AUTHORS




The Book of R


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The Book of R is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to R, the world’s most popular programming language for statistical analysis. Even if you have no programming experience and little more than a grounding in the basics of mathematics, you’ll find everything you need to begin using R effectively for statistical analysis. You’ll start with the basics, like how to handle data and write simple programs, before moving on to more advanced topics, like producing statistical summaries of your data and performing statistical tests and modeling. You’ll even learn how to create impressive data visualizations with R’s basic graphics tools and contributed packages, like ggplot2 and ggvis, as well as interactive 3D visualizations using the rgl package. Dozens of hands-on exercises (with downloadable solutions) take you from theory to practice, as you learn: –The fundamentals of programming in R, including how to write data frames, create functions, and use variables, statements, and loops –Statistical concepts like exploratory data analysis, probabilities, hypothesis tests, and regression modeling, and how to execute them in R –How to access R’s thousands of functions, libraries, and data sets –How to draw valid and useful conclusions from your data –How to create publication-quality graphics of your results Combining detailed explanations with real-world examples and exercises, this book will provide you with a solid understanding of both statistics and the depth of R’s functionality. Make The Book of R your doorway into the growing world of data analysis.




Deep Learning with Python


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Summary Deep Learning with Python introduces the field of deep learning using the Python language and the powerful Keras library. Written by Keras creator and Google AI researcher François Chollet, this book builds your understanding through intuitive explanations and practical examples. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Machine learning has made remarkable progress in recent years. We went from near-unusable speech and image recognition, to near-human accuracy. We went from machines that couldn't beat a serious Go player, to defeating a world champion. Behind this progress is deep learning—a combination of engineering advances, best practices, and theory that enables a wealth of previously impossible smart applications. About the Book Deep Learning with Python introduces the field of deep learning using the Python language and the powerful Keras library. Written by Keras creator and Google AI researcher François Chollet, this book builds your understanding through intuitive explanations and practical examples. You'll explore challenging concepts and practice with applications in computer vision, natural-language processing, and generative models. By the time you finish, you'll have the knowledge and hands-on skills to apply deep learning in your own projects. What's Inside Deep learning from first principles Setting up your own deep-learning environment Image-classification models Deep learning for text and sequences Neural style transfer, text generation, and image generation About the Reader Readers need intermediate Python skills. No previous experience with Keras, TensorFlow, or machine learning is required. About the Author François Chollet works on deep learning at Google in Mountain View, CA. He is the creator of the Keras deep-learning library, as well as a contributor to the TensorFlow machine-learning framework. He also does deep-learning research, with a focus on computer vision and the application of machine learning to formal reasoning. His papers have been published at major conferences in the field, including the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), the Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems (NIPS), the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), and others. Table of Contents PART 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DEEP LEARNING What is deep learning? Before we begin: the mathematical building blocks of neural networks Getting started with neural networks Fundamentals of machine learning PART 2 - DEEP LEARNING IN PRACTICE Deep learning for computer vision Deep learning for text and sequences Advanced deep-learning best practices Generative deep learning Conclusions appendix A - Installing Keras and its dependencies on Ubuntu appendix B - Running Jupyter notebooks on an EC2 GPU instance







The Democratization of Artificial Intelligence


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After a long time of neglect, Artificial Intelligence is once again at the center of most of our political, economic, and socio-cultural debates. Recent advances in the field of Artifical Neural Networks have led to a renaissance of dystopian and utopian speculations on an AI-rendered future. Algorithmic technologies are deployed for identifying potential terrorists through vast surveillance networks, for producing sentencing guidelines and recidivism risk profiles in criminal justice systems, for demographic and psychographic targeting of bodies for advertising or propaganda, and more generally for automating the analysis of language, text, and images. Against this background, the aim of this book is to discuss the heterogenous conditions, implications, and effects of modern AI and Internet technologies in terms of their political dimension: What does it mean to critically investigate efforts of net politics in the age of machine learning algorithms?




How Learning Works


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Praise for How Learning Works "How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning." —Barbara Gross Davis, assistant vice chancellor for educational development, University of California, Berkeley, and author, Tools for Teaching "This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching." —Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry, North Hennepin Community College, and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education "Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues." —Catherine M. Casserly, senior partner, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book." —From the Foreword by Richard E. Mayer, professor of psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara; coauthor, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction; and author, Multimedia Learning