Knowledge

Offers insight into how organizational knowledge is created, how it can be effectively shared, and why knowledge transfer systems work when they do, drawing on an in-depth study of organizations inclu

Six papers which reassess medieval medicine. Contents: Rage Possession: A Cognitive Science Approach to Early English Demon Possession (Kirsten C.

Looking at ways to encode prior knowledge and to extract, refine, and revise knowledge within a neurocomputing system.Neurocomputing methods are loosely based on a model of the brain as a network of s

The development of modern communication and information technologies like the Internet and globalization have not only changed access and spread of the available knowledge but also the speed of collec

This book describes in detail the relationship between symbolic representations of knowledge and abstract states of knowledge, exploring along the way the foundations of knowledge, knowledge bases, kn

Encyclopedia of Knowledge is a definitive encyclopedia, covering everything kids aged 9+ need to know about the world. Six themed sections for easy navigation Information presented as bullet points, l

Between the early seventeenth and the mid-nineteenth century, the field of natural history in Japan separated itself from the discipline of medicine, produced knowledge that questioned the traditional

This 3rd Edition of the CliffsNotes FTCE General Knowledge test-prep guide captures the recent changes to the FTCE General Knowledge test, which would-be teachers in Florida must successfully pass as

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, created by the Federal Aviation Administration, is the official reference manual for pilots at all levels. An indispensable and invaluable encyclopedia, it

Knowledge is information that is essential to transact business in ways that improve employee performance and an organization's competitiveness. It is vital to treat such knowledge--which can be anyth

A step-by-step guide for turning information into advantage This book describes a ten-step method that empowers companies to transform their information into knowledge, helping managers develop and ma

Asserting that knowledge is a key source of competitive strength and intelligent strategy, Hatten and Rosenthal (business, Boston U. and consultants, both) present a model, test, and review to help fr

Natural language (NL) refers to human language--complex, irregular, diverse, with allits philosophical problems of meaning and context. Setting a new direction in AI research, this bookexplores the de

What is essential knowledge for architecture? This frequently posed question targets fundamental principles of design, those basic criteria and priorities through which disciplinary stability is ensur

The Harvard Business Review was among the first to identify the importance of knowledge management, & now the cutting-edge thinking & practical applications that are defining the field are convenientl

This biography of Yeshe Tsogyal, the closest disciple of Padmasambhava, is written by one of her fellow disciples. The book tells the dramatic story of her flight from home, her life as a queen of Tib

All-new, comprehensive review and preparation for the Praxis II: Elementary Education Content Knowledge Exam (5018), which most states require you to pass in order to be an elementary educator.

Building on the success of the second edition, the third edition of Knowledge Management in Organizations presents a critical introduction to the subject. Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, en

This book is a companion to Volume 8 - General Engineering Knowledge" in the "Reed's Marine Engineering Series", and is based on the DoT sylabus of Engineering Knowledge for

This is the most accessible and wide-ranging introduction to critical theory currently available. Providing a comprehensive overview of the practice, role and importance of theory across the humanitie

“The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom.” —Steven PinkerThe key to human intelligence lies in the fascinating ways we

This is volume 20 in a series on academic feminism. It is built from the assumption that current trends in academic feminism represent an objective advance in knowledge. Contributors to this volume at

Book nine in the New York Times bestselling seriesAs the flames of treachery spread outwards through the Imperium, Horus mobilises those forces who are loyal to him, and plots to subvert or destroy th

This Monograph examines the development of infants'and toddlers' knowledge about human bodies. The conceptof the human body is highly complex and operates onseveral levels of knowing. We move our bodi

Chock-full of valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices, this handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategi

Published as part of the highly successful Engineering Research Series, A Knowledge-Based System for Powder Metallurgy Technology not only looks at the latest advances in powder metallurgy, but also p

Women's bodies and the study of anatomy in Italy between the late thirteenth and the mid-sixteenth centuries.

This brand-new, comprehensive preparation guide is designed for prospective teachers studying for the Praxis II: Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161) and the Praxis II: Mathematics: Pedagogy (0065).

Two classic Matchmakers Underground stories in one! UNAUTHORIZED PASSION Jack Fury has been watching Celeste Fortune, waiting for the right moment to coincidentally meet her?and save her. But he does

The Results-Driven Manager series collects timely articles from Harvard Management Update and Harvard Management Communication Letter to help senior to middle managers sharpen their skills, increase t

This is a second edition of a successful, accessible textbook for health care assistants, which provides them with the knowledge and skills needed for everyday practice e.g. patient handling, meeting

Do you think you have what it takes to be a Major League umpire? Well, now you can test your knowledge of the game with Wayne Stewart’sYou’re the Umpire.Divided into three sections, this unusual handb

Learn all about the world the most fun was possible: by laughing! ACK (Absolutely Crazy Knowledge) turns learning on its head by presenting really cool facts in an outrageously funny school-exam forma

Offers a new way of looking at the perplexing circumstances surrounding business today.Knowledge@Wharton on Building Corporate Value examines the financial and strategic approaches for bringing compan

《佛光菜根譚-中英文對照版》共精選八百則星雲大師的智慧語錄，手掌大的設計體貼您的背包，純樸可愛的封面活躍您的視覺。內容分為八部分：一、寶典；二、自在；三、人和 ；四、生活 ；五、啟示；六、教育 ；七、修行；八、勵志。

What distinguishes clever computers from stupid people (besides their components)? The author of Seeing and Knowing presents in his new book a beautifully and persuasively written interdisciplinary ap

A Wolfson History Prize FinalistA Sunday Times Book of the Year "If you care about books, and if you believe we must all stand up to the destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage, this is a brilliant read--both powerful and prescient."--Elif Shafak "Wonderful...full of good stories and burning with passion."--Sunday Times "Timely and authoritative...Touches not only high politics but also information technology and life-and-death drama...I enjoyed it immensely."--Philip Pullman "The sound of a warning vibrates through this book."--The Guardian "Essential reading for anyone concerned with libraries and what Ovenden outlines as their role in 'the support of democracy, the rule of law and open society.'"--Wall Street Journal "Ovenden emphasizes that attacks on books, archives and recorded information are the usual practice of authoritarian regimes."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post Libraries have been ransacked since ancient times but the deliberate destruction of knowledge has increa