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Honda Scraps Plans for E.V.s While Start-Ups Forge Ahead

The Japanese company’s retreat echoes moves by other traditional carmakers as the industry divides between electric vehicle haves and have-nots....

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Ernie Anastos, New York’s Everyman Newscaster, Dies at 82

A television journalist for four decades with 30 Emmy Awards, Mr. Anastos especially enjoyed delivering good news....

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Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents

Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey findsTeachers are used to outbreaks of rud...

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Why Populists Are Winning and How to Beat Them by Liam Byrne review – a surprisingly original prescription

A former New Labour minister tackles the question of our times with rigour and verve – but blindspots remainAt first glance, the former New Labour m...

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Where Duolingo falls down: how I learned to speak Welsh with my mother

Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversationMy...

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The V&A’s Gilbert Galleries review – a fabulous treasure trove that must be seen to be believed

Displayed in a redesigned space, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert’s expansive collection of decorative items is not only gorgeous, at last it boldly tac...

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What Experts Are Saying

Amara Yusuf PhD
Amara Yusuf PhD

AI Researcher

4.7

The author of QuickStart Guide to Vulkan Compute clearly knows their stuff when it comes to Vulkan Compute, but the organization of material could be improved.

Review of QuickStart Guide to Vulkan Compute

Isabella Ross
Isabella Ross

Philosopher

4.1

This book came into my life at just the right time. I've been struggling with compute in my work, and the practical advice in Dual-Quaternions and Computer Graphics has been transformative.

Review of Dual-Quaternions and Computer Graphics

Isabella Ross
Isabella Ross

Philosopher

4.5

Game C++ Programming: A Practical Introduction delivers exactly what it promises - expert knowledge on programming in an accessible format.

Review of Game C++ Programming: A Practical Introduction

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