Books with author Jennifer Cullen

The automotive industry is one of the hottest fields today. Cars, trucks, and even motorcycles are being increasingly run by computers and this book offers readers a captivating look at how vehicles and software can work in tandem. Readers will learn how automobiles have become marvels of modern technology and how coders are now pioneering the world of driverless cars. On a practical level, this book offers a roadmap of where to start if one wants to become a programmer for the automotive industry, including what degrees and certifications to obtain.

The automotive industry is one of the hottest fields today. Cars, trucks, and even motorcycles are being increasingly run by computers and this book offers readers a captivating look at how vehicles and software can work in tandem. Readers will learn how automobiles have become marvels of modern technology and how coders are now pioneering the world of driverless cars. On a practical level, this book offers a roadmap of where to start if one wants to become a programmer for the automotive industry, including what degrees and certifications to obtain.

A unique overview of the fashion and dress, diet, hygiene, medicine, and other cultural aspects of the ancient Chinese. This entertaining yet informative book details practices that may seem peculiar to today’s students, while respectfully contextualizing another culture and time, especially one as ancient, rich, and foundational as that of ancient China. Readers are drawn in by the sometimes distasteful details—the fun “gross-out” factor—but also gain an appreciation of the inventiveness, sophistication, and practicality of the ancient Chinese. Overall, this title is a lively exploration of the scientific and cultural practices of a pre-modern civilization.

In a society of superpowered children, all eyes are on Beata Bell, descendant of the great Frances E. Shaw, the world's Original Super. Bets are placed on which amazing superpower she will develop. Flight? Telekinesis? Super strength? Only Beata Bell remains stubbornly, infuriatingly, and inexplicably ordinary. Sidelined, she must face the painful reality that she might never live up to everyone's expectations. But when a new villain threatens the city, Beata is launched into a whirlwind of mystery, danger, and conspiracy. With a totally un-Super skillset, she must exhaust all her wits and courage to save her friends—and to survive.

"This enthralling biography of Neil deGrasse Tyson, America's favorite astrophysicist, takes the reader from the hardscrabble streets of the inner city to the hallowed halls of science to the outer reaches of our galaxy and beyond. As this inspiring volume attests, Tyson's life beautifully illustrates the maxim 'through adversity to the stars'."--Publisher's website.

"American Ninja Warrior" is the name of a television show on which athletes compete to complete difficult obstacle courses. Colloquially, "Ninja Warrior" refers to this type of obstacle course challenge depicted on the show, built to test strength, agility, balance, and endurance. This exhilarating book brings readers into the action, explaining what Ninja Warrior is, depicting its coolest maneuvers, and profiling its biggest stars. It stresses how to perform these acts safely. This compelling book teaches readers, who may not have access to traditional sports, how to conquer personal challenges over mere winning and stay the course.

The business of agriculture has historically been low-tech. However, computer science has revolutionized this industry. In this fascinating book, future coders will learn about innovations in agriculture such as robotics, self-driving tractors, automated irrigation systems, aerial and ground-based monitoring tools, drone and satellite surveillance, air and soil sensors, and artificial intelligence, which are aiding in feeding the world. All of these technologies need software to run and coders to create it. Readers will learn how to enter the industry and what kind of education is needed for these specific fields.

The business of agriculture has historically been low-tech. However, computer science has revolutionized this industry. In this fascinating book, future coders will learn about innovations in agriculture such as robotics, self-driving tractors, automated irrigation systems, aerial and ground-based monitoring tools, drone and satellite surveillance, air and soil sensors, and artificial intelligence, which are aiding in feeding the world. All of these technologies need software to run and coders to create it. Readers will learn how to enter the industry and what kind of education is needed for these specific fields.