A book about complexity and work - and about how to deal productively with both. A condensed introduction to the theory and practice of organizational high performance. A manifesto for contemporary le
This selection of 21 essays concentrates on using complexity theory, also known as complex adaptive system theory. Contributors describe moves toward a supportive nonlinear modeling structure, the rol
"A biography of Jesse Hauk Shera, focusing on his role in defining and negotiating the boundaries of library science and information science, followed by a bibliography of his works"--Provided by publ
A step-by-step workbook to help students of all grade levels create and develop a successful science fair project by giving simple instructions on how to plan, write, and construct a winning science p
Making Political Science Matter brings together a number of prominent scholars to discuss the state of the field of Political Science. In particular, these scholars are interested in ways to reinvigor
If you are an aspiring data scientist and you have at least a working knowledge of data analysis and Python, this book will get you started in data science. Data analysts with experience of R or MATLA
The contributions to this book amply demonstrate the richness, vitality, and complexity of the colonial transactions between Britain and India over the last two centuries, and they do so by approachin
Science fiction films, from the original Frankenstein and The Fly to Blade Runner and The Terminator, traditionally have been filled with aliens, spaceships, androids, cyborgs, and all sorts of roboti
Interest in the assessment and management of children's pain has increased dramatically over the past few years. Recent advances in the understanding of the plasticity and complexity of pain processin
This book is for programmers, scientists, and engineers who have knowledge of the Python language and know the basics of data science. It is for those who wish to learn different data analysis methods
If you are planning to create data analysis and visualization tools in the context of science, engineering, economics, or social science, then this book is for you. With this book, you will become a v
Intended to anyone interested in numerical computing and data science: students, researchers, teachers, engineers, analysts, hobbyists... Basic knowledge of Python/NumPy is recommended. Some skills in
This book is intended for enthusiasts, computer science students, and compiler engineers interested in learning about the LLVM framework. You need a background in C++ and, although not mandato
A Guide to Better Movement offers a clear and practical look at emerging science related to the brain's role in movement and pain. It is written for movement professionals, athletes, chronic pain suff
A concise, hands-on guide with many practical examples and a detailed treatise on inference and social science research that will help you in mining data in the real world. Whether you are an undergra
?#5 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. “Science fiction has only produced a few works of actual genius, and this is one of them.”—Joe Haldem
Contributors to this book are academics, policymakers, and practitioners working in Africa in areas such as political science, development studies, economics, public administration, and business. They
Devereux (Institute of Development Studies, U. of Sussex, England) and Getu (a program specialist at the Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa, Ethiopia) present the
The era of science is declining, contends Lopez Corredoira (Institute of Astrophysics, Canary Islands, Spain), because society is becoming saturated with knowledge that does not offer people any sense
This work offers an overview of theory and research relevant to the discussion of second-language science writing, then presents data from the authors' research and makes recommendations for helping t
This book describes how cutting-edge nanotechnology can be used to address today’s burning issue of water pollution. This book is written from materials science perspective and not from the bio-treatm
If "nation" refers to "a community or communities of people who share a common territory and government and feel that they are one or ought to be one," as Adibe (political science, Nasarawa State U.,
Psychic Exploration, A Challenge for Science is a primer on psychic research, life's purpose, and the meaning of the universe. Originally published in 1974, this landmark anthology of nearly thirty ch
In 2007 at the Dutch Royal Academy of Sciences in Amsterdam, a colloquium on new perspectives on games and interaction brought together researchers on games in logic, computer science, linguistics, an
In the new knowledge environment in which the function of libraries as information centers is growing rapidly, how are librarians coping? Li (library and information science, Wayne State University) t
How are forensic investigations conducted? What are the latest techniques in forensic methods? This book provides a comprehensive resource for the study of forensic science and its approaches to the i
Race, ethnicity and nation are all intimately linked to family and kinship, yet these links deserve closer attention than they usually get in social science, above all when family and kinship are chan
The rise of modern science created a crisis for Western moral and political philosophy, which had theretofore relied either on Christian theology or Aristotelian natural teleology as guarantors of an
"Business strategy is not rocket science. It’s about using pertinent information to make smart decisions, and doing it fast enough to keep your business ahead of the curve. And while many companies ha
From Canada and some snow-friendly parts of the US, engineers who deal with snow management problems, and scientists in such fields as agriculture, life science, meteorology, and recreational studies,
Now in paperback -- a fascinating work of popular science from a world-renowned expert on mosquitoes and a prize-winning reporter.In this lively and comprehensive portrait of the mosquito, its role in
An introduction to the world of competition robotics offers a detailed explanation of the complex science and technology of robotics, with instructions on how to construct, handle, and control a robot
Researchers, instructors, and professionals in the fields of rehabilitation, physical education, exercise science, and nursing offer ten contributions addressing the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of be
In this era of revolutionary progress in the areas of science and medicine, it comes as no surprise that knowledge of the biology of mental illness and psychopharmacologic treatments has increased gre
