Introduction to Computing

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A side-tickling introduction to Mr. Putney's unusual animal menagerie features comic-style illustrations and invites youngsters to guess the silly names of his quacking "duckshund," his cold-footed "s

With an introduction by Hans-Gert Pottering and a foreword by Joseph Daul, this book invites you to discover the role played by one of the major political forces to have grown up in the European Parli

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Information retrieval is the foundation for modern search engines. This textbook offers an introduction to the core topics underlying modern search tehnologies, including algorithms, data structures,

The Art of Knitted Lace is the perfect primer for everything you need to know about knitting lace every day—whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced knitter. In her introduction, designer

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The Wealth of Nations was the world's introduction to capitalism and economics in the modern sense. Smith developed the ideas of free trade and enlightened self interest as in ultimately bringing pro

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This book offers a state-of-the-art introduction to the mathematical theory of supply chain networks, focusing on those described by partial differential equations. The authorsdiscuss modeling of comp

Comprehensive Medical Terminology, 4E is an easy-to-use introduction to medical terminology that will unlock a world of knowledge for readers. Organized by body system and specialty areas of practice

'This is an excellent introduction to ethics, and will be of great help and interest to undergraduate students, their tutors, and their lecturers … It presents a very fair and balanced – not to

How are the sounds of German produced? How do German speakers stress their words? How have the sounds of German developed over time? This book provides a clear introduction to the sounds of German, designed particularly for English-speaking students of the language. Topics covered include the role of the organs of speech, the state of the vocal cords and the differences between vowels and consonants. The articulation, distribution, spelling and the major variants of each sound are examined in detail. The book also discusses the regional differences between dialects and between the national standard varieties in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Students are encouraged to put theory into practice with end of chapter questions. Setting a solid foundation in the description and analysis of German sounds, The Sounds of German will help students improve their pronunciation of the language by introducing them to the basics of its sound system.

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The opening fanfare of this duet leads to a true celebration. This introduction features broken and blocked chords that are later used in the A theme of the A-B-A form. Written in C major and 4/4 mete

This very complete monograph, written by renowned experts in the field, is a graduate-level introduction to Bose-Einstein Condensation. Topics covered include the history of BEC, quantum field theory

This book is an introduction to Italian Renaissance ceramics. These colourful and highly decorative wares form a distinctive and significant part of the artistic achievement of the period. The Fortnum

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A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this extremely popular region. The Central American nations and those of the Caribbean

Describing the thirst for knowledge that marked the famous inventor's childhood, a young person's introduction to Thomas Edison cites his humble beginnings and frequent trips to the library before he

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This heavily illustrated book, featuring the world's greatest modern artists, is an excellent introduction for young readers to modern art. The featured artists - including Picasso, Chagall, Calder, L

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An investigation into monetary cooperation in East Asia that examines options ranging from informal policy coordination to the introduction of a common currency. East Asian countries were notably un

Beginning with the six houses on Color Street—red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple—and concluding with the introduction of the color wheel, in this follow-up to A Book About Design

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Accessible and informative, this book is a gorgeous introduction to great American artists. While the history of American art is as varied as the fifty states the country is comprised of, it tells a s

《粒子物理學中的超對稱》內容簡介：This book is intended to be an elementary and practical introduction to supersymmetry in particle physics. More precisely, I aim to provide an accessible, self-contained account of th

The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction to the applications of quantum field theoretic methods to systems out of equilibrium. The reason for adding a book on the subject of quantum fiel

This book offers students a concise and accessible introduction to Chomsky's key works and ideas, covering the important and ongoing contributions to contemporary thought and action, from this inspiri

This book offers a rigorous, concise, and nontechnical introduction to some of the fundamental insights of rational choice theory. It draws on formal theories of microeconomics, decision making, game

This evocative portrait of the artists that made Paris tick in the early 20th century is a perfect introduction to the world of contemporary art and literature . . . and to Paris!On any day of the wee

本書旨在講授及實踐國際知名語言學家韓禮德所設計的多種語法分析方法，是一部適用于教學和應用方面的工具書。本書總結介紹了韓禮德關於小句複合體、分句、語義組和短句語法的主要觀點，闡明了普遍被視為艱深的課題，並附有一系列分級練習，供學生演練學習語法分析技巧用。本書可單獨用作教科書講授功能語法的課程，亦可配合韓禮德所著的《功能語法入門》(Introduction to Functional Grammar)

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The Post-War British Literature Handbook is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to literature and culture in post-war Britain. It provides a one-stop resource for students with the essential

The Bible: The Basics is a compelling introduction to the Bible as both a sacred text, central to the faith of millions, and a classic work of Western literature, containing a tapestry of genres, voic

Presents an introduction to the life cycle of a chicken, from its beginnings as an egg, to its life as a chick, to its full maturity as an adult.

A comprehensive introduction to amber and all its uses. Amber is an engaging overview of this natural substance. It also explores how the fossilized inclusions trapped in the golden resin of spruce tr