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Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes

By: Richard I. G. Holt,Neil A. Hanley

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Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes

By: Richard I. G. Holt,Neil A. Hanley

The Essentials are an international, best-selling series of textbooks, all of which are designed to support lecture series or themes on core topics within the health sciences. See www.wiley.com for further details. Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes provides the accurate and up-to-date knowledge required for treating all areas of endocrinology and diabetes, covering the latest research, clinical guidelines, investigational methods, and therapies. This classic text explains the vital aspects of endocrine physiology in a succinct and easy-to-use format, with full-colour illustrations, clinical images, and case studies to assist readers in applying theory to practice. The text covers the principles of endocrinology, clinical endocrinology, and clinical diabetes and obesity, and has been revised throughout to present the most recent developments in the field. The seventh edition includes new and updated material on the latest molecular techniques, approaches to clinical investigation and diagnostics, next generation sequencing technology, and positron emission tomography (PET). The treatment of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes has been updated with clinical algorithms and reflects significant advances such as incretin-based therapies, SGLT2 inhibitors, the development of better insulins, and technologies that support self-management. Provides students and practitioners with comprehensive and authoritative information on all major aspects of endocrine physiology Covers diagnosis, management, and complications of clinical disorders such as endocrine neoplasia, and type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes Explains the core principle of feedback regulation, which is vital for the correct interpretation of many clinical tests Features case histories, learning objectives, ‘recap’ links to chapter content, cross-referencing guides, key information boxes, and chapter summaries Essential Endocrinology and Diabetes, Seventh Edition is the ideal textbook for medical and biomedical students, junior doctors, and clinicians looking to refresh their knowledge of endocrine science. For more information on the complete range of Wiley medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: www.wiley.com To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/email All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewmedicalbooks.com to find out more. This title is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see www.wiley.com/buy/9781118763964

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Social-Imperialism in Britain

The Lancashire Working Class and Two World Wars

By: Neil Redfern

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Social-Imperialism in Britain

The Lancashire Working Class and Two World Wars

By: Neil Redfern

In Social-Imperialism in Britain Neil Redfern examines the relationship between British labour and British capital in the two world wars of the twentieth century. He argues that the Second World War, the so-called ‘People’s War’, no less than the First World War, was an imperialist war. He further argues that in both wars labour and capital entered into a social-imperialist contract in which labour would be rewarded for its support for war with such social and political reforms as votes for women and a health service, culminating in the ‘welfare state’ constructed after the Second World War. Concentrating on Lancashire, he examines the complex interaction between military successes and reverses, elite war aims, labour unrest and popular demands for reform.

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Leadership and Management in Healthcare

By: Neil Gopee,Jo Galloway

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Leadership and Management in Healthcare

By: Neil Gopee,Jo Galloway

Now in its Third Edition, this best-selling textbook continues to support you on your journey from being an emerging registered healthcare professional through to becoming a competent care manager. Action points, case studies and strong practice guidelines enable you to understand how leadership and management theory applies to the care you deliver in a wide range of care settings. Fully updated throughout, the new edition includes: More case studies and examples from a wide range of care settings and countries. New key topics such as dimensions of leadership, NHS Change Model, transition to registered practitioner and revalidation requirements, emotional intelligence and resilience. A companion website with access to further case studies, journal articles and web links. This book is essential for nursing, health and social care students taking modules on leadership, management and transition to practice in their final year, as well as for newly qualified professionals or those seeking to refresh their skills.

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Quantum Mechanics

By: Mark Julian Everitt,Kieran Niels Bjergstrom,Stephen N. A. Duffus

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Quantum Mechanics

By: Mark Julian Everitt,Kieran Niels Bjergstrom,Stephen N. A. Duffus

Quantum mechanics: from classical analytical mechanics to quantum mechanics, simulation, foundations & engineering Quantum mechanics is a fundamental subject in physics, often considered to be one of the most conceptually challenging topics. In many undergraduate courses, it is assumed that students are unfamiliar with the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics or the role of probability in Liouville's theorem (analytical mechanics). As a result, quantum physics is typically introduced using heuristic arguments, which can lead to surprising and counterintuitive concepts, and sometimes even incorrect interpretations. This book takes an alternative approach by leveraging classical analytical mechanics to facilitate a natural transition to quantum physics. By introducing and utilising classical mechanics, we provide a solid foundation for understanding quantum phenomena. We discuss important examples within this context and explore both exact and computational methods. Additionally, this book delves into quantum measurement and the transition from the quantum to the classical realm. It also introduces the emerging field of Quantum Systems Engineering, which focuses on the systematic design and construction of quantum technologies, such as quantum computers and sensors. Key features of this textbook include: Mathematics and Classical Analytical Mechanics: The necessary mathematical background and classical analytical mechanics are introduced gradually, allowing readers to focus on one conceptual challenge at a time. Deductive Approach: Quantum mechanics is presented on the firm foundation of classical analytical mechanics, ensuring a logical progression of concepts. Pedagogical Features: The book includes helpful notes, worked examples, problems, computational challenges, and problem-solving approaches to enhance understanding. Comprehensive Coverage: It goes beyond introductory texts by including topics such as open quantum systems and phase-space methods. Advanced computational methods are also discussed, including good programming practices and code design. Much of the code needed to reproduce figures throughout the book is provided. Consideration of Foundations: The measurement problem and correspondence principle are addressed only after sufficient material has been introduced to allow for an open and critical discussion. Introduction to Quantum Systems Engineering: This book provides an accessible introduction and motivation to this framework. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate students in physics and graduate students in mathematics, chemistry, engineering, and materials science.

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The Faces of Terrorism

Social and Psychological Dimensions

By: Neil J. Smelser

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The Faces of Terrorism

Social and Psychological Dimensions

By: Neil J. Smelser

Terrorism is the most clear and present danger we confront today, yet no phenomenon is more poorly understood by policymakers, the media, and the general public. The Faces of Terrorism is the first serious interdisciplinary examination of terrorism in all its facets. What gives rise to it, who are its proponents and how do they think, and how--and why--does it work? Neil Smelser begins by tackling the fundamental problem of defining what exactly terrorism is. He shows why a precise definition has eluded us until now, and he proposes one that takes into account the full complexities of this unconventional and politically charged brand of violence. He explores the root causes and conditions of terrorism, and examines the ideologies that inspire and fuel it throughout the world. Smelser looks closely at the terrorists themselves--their recruitment, their motivations, the groups they form, their intended audiences, and their uses of the media in pursuing their agendas. He studies the target societies as well, unraveling the complicated social and psychological impacts of having to cope with the ever-present threat of a terrorist strike--and responding when one occurs. He explains what it means to live under constant threat of terrorism, and addresses the thorny domestic and foreign policy challenges this poses. Throughout, Smelser draws from the latest findings in sociology, political science, anthropology, economics, psychology, psychiatry, and history. The Faces of Terrorism provides the breadth of scope necessary to understand--and ultimately eliminate--this most pressing global threat.

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Reading Retail

A Geographical Perspective on Retailing and Consumption Spaces

By: Neil Wrigley,Michelle Lowe

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Reading Retail

A Geographical Perspective on Retailing and Consumption Spaces

By: Neil Wrigley,Michelle Lowe

Reading Retail captures contemporary debates on the geography of retailing and consumption spaces. It is constructed around a series of 'readings' from key works, and is designed to encourage readers to develop a sense of engagement with the rapidly evolving debates in this field. More than 60 edited readings are integrated into the text, providing a guided route map through the literature and into the study of the geographies of retailing and consumption. The volume also introduces readers to the exciting and interdisciplinary developments unfolding in the 'new retail geography', drawing on up-to-the-minute research material from areas ranging from anthropology to business studies, and tackling issues as diverse as retail internationalization and e-commerce. Reading Retail is unique in bringing together a huge range of perspectives on retailing and consumption spaces and will provide a key source text for students in this field.

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Longman Handbook of Modern Irish History Since 1800

By: Alan O'Day,Neil Fleming

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Longman Handbook of Modern Irish History Since 1800

By: Alan O'Day,Neil Fleming

This compact and accessible reference work provides all the essential facts and figures about major aspects of modern Irish history from the passing of the Act of Union to the premiership of Bertie Ahern. Offering a full chronology , this book gives the reader a full insight on major aspects of modern Irish history. The book explores population, education, social structure and religion; economic statistics covering agriculture, trade, prices and wages, transport and unemployment and a further wealth of material on Irish women's history, treaties, elections, law, communications, a glossary and biographical information.

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Introduction to the Mathematics of Subdivision Surfaces

By: Lars-Erik Andersson,Neil F. Stewart

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Introduction to the Mathematics of Subdivision Surfaces

By: Lars-Erik Andersson,Neil F. Stewart

This is an introduction to the mathematical theory which underlies subdivision surfaces, as it is used in computer graphics and animation. Subdivision surfaces enable a designer to specify the approximate form of a surface that defines an object and then to refine it to get a more useful or attractive version. A considerable amount of mathematical theory is needed to understand the characteristics of the resulting surfaces, and this book explains the material carefully and rigorously. The text is highly accessible, organising subdivision methods in a unique and unambiguous hierarchy which builds insight and understanding. The material is not restricted to questions related to regularity of subdivision surfaces at so-called extraordinary points, but gives a broad discussion of the various methods. It is therefore an excellent preparation for more advanced texts that delve more deeply into special questions of regularity.

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Complete Self Assessment for Medical Finals

By: Kinesh Patel,Neil Patel

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Complete Self Assessment for Medical Finals

By: Kinesh Patel,Neil Patel

Complete Self Assessment for Medical Finals covers all the question types and key facts that all medical students need to know by the end of their fifth year. If you know what is in this book you will know enough to pass your finals. The book includes 500 MCQs, 150 EMQs and 50 X-Ray interpretation cases, giving students the opportunity to test their exam technique and assess their knowledge at any stage during revision. With pharmacology and pathology integrated throughout, the book covers all the key topics: · medicine · surgery · orthopaedics · ENT · urology · ophthalmology · oncology · public health. Invaluable as a stand-alone aid, this book also complements Complete Revision Notes for Medical Finals, covering the same key facts so that the two books work together to ensure candidates are fully prepared. Separating core knowledge from superfluous facts, this book is ideal for all medical students in the run up to their exams.

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Lovecraft's Monsters

By: Neil Gaiman,Joe R. Lansdale,Caitlín R Kiernan,Elizabeth Bear

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Lovecraft's Monsters

By: Neil Gaiman,Joe R. Lansdale,Caitlín R Kiernan,Elizabeth Bear

Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror. In Lovecraft's Monsters, H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations—Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Deep Ones, Elder Things, Yog-Sothoth, and more—appear in all their terrifying glory. Each story is a gripping new take on a classic Lovecraftian creature, and each is accompanied by a spectacular original illustration that captures the monsters' unique visage. Contributors include such literary luminaries as Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlín R. Kiernan, Karl Edward Wagner, Elizabeth Bear, and Nick Mamatas. The monsters are lovingly rendered in spectacular original art by World Fantasy Award–winning artist John Coulthart (The Steampunk Bible). Legions of Lovecraft fans continue to visit his bizarre landscapes and encounter his unrelenting monsters. Now join them in their journey...if you dare.

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Endocrinology and Diabetes

By: Amir H. Sam,Karim Meeran,Neil Hill

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Endocrinology and Diabetes

By: Amir H. Sam,Karim Meeran,Neil Hill

Balancing depth and accessibility, Endocrinology and Diabetes: Lecture Notes, 2nd Edition, provides medical students and junior doctors with the key information needed to understand mechanisms of endocrine conditions. This popular revision guide covers endocrine anatomy and physiology, scientific background, clinical presentations, diagnosis and management of various endocrine disorders. Clear and concise chapters focus on conditions commonly encountered in both clinical practice and assessments. Now in full colour, the second edition has been updated with further figures that demonstrate features of endocrine conditions. Features enhanced and expanded coverage of all major topics within diabetes and endocrinology Reflects the current knowledge base, evidence, and best practices in the field Provides easy access to the scientific background, presentation, diagnosis, and management of each condition Offers up-to-date information for those preparing for MRCP or endocrinology specialty exams Includes boxed sections in every chapter highlighting key points to aid revision and recall Endocrinology and Diabetes: Lecture Notes, 2nd Edition, remains a must-have for medical students, specialist nurses, junior doctors, and trainees working on endocrinology rotations or preparing for the Specialty Certificate Examination in Endocrinology. For more information on the complete range of Wiley medical student and junior doctor publishing, please visit: www.wiley.com To receive automatic updates on Wiley books and journals, join our email list. Sign up today at www.wiley.com/email This new edition is also available as an e-book. For more details, please see http://www.wiley.com/buy/9781118682241 All content reviewed by students for students Wiley Medical Education books are designed exactly for their intended audience. All of our books are developed in collaboration with students. This means that our books are always published with you, the student, in mind. If you would like to be one of our student reviewers, go to www.reviewmedicalbooks.com to find out more.

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Software Quality Assurance

Consistency in the Face of Complexity and Change

By: Neil Walkinshaw

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Software Quality Assurance

Consistency in the Face of Complexity and Change

By: Neil Walkinshaw

This textbook offers undergraduate students an introduction to the main principles and some of the most popular techniques that constitute ‘software quality assurance’. The book seeks to engage students by placing an emphasis on the underlying foundations of modern quality-assurance techniques , using these to highlight why techniques work, as opposed to merely focussing on how they work. In doing so it provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of where software quality fits into the development lifecycle (spoiler: everywhere), and what the key quality assurance activities are. The book focuses on quality assurance in a way that typical, more generic software engineering reference books do not. It is structured so that it can (and should) be read from cover to cover throughout the course of a typical university module. Specifically, it is Concise: it is small enough to be readable in its entirety over the course of a typical software engineering module. Explanatory: topics are discussed not merely in terms of what they are, but also why they are the way they are – what events, technologies, and individuals or organisations helped to shape them into what they are now. Applied: topics are covered with a view to giving the reader a good idea of how they can be applied in practice, and by pointing, where possible, to evidence of their efficacy. The book starts from some of the most general notions (e.g. quality and development process), and gradually homes-in on the more specific activities, assuming knowledge of the basic notions established in prior chapters. Each chapter concludes with a “Key Points” section, summarising the main issues that have been covered in the chapter. Throughout the book there are exercises that serve to remind readers of relevant parts in the book that have been covered previously, and give them the opportunity to reflect on a particular topic and refer to related references.

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Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics

By: Neil J. Salkind

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Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics

By: Neil J. Salkind

The Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics presents state-of-the-art information and ready-to-use facts from the fields of measurement and statistics in an unintimidating style. The ideas and tools contained in these pages are approachable and can be invaluable for understanding our very technical world and the increasing flow of information. Although there are references that cover statistics and assessment in depth, none provides as comprehensive a resource in as focused and accessible a manner as the three volumes of this Encyclopedia. Through approximately 500 contributions, experts provide an overview and an explanation of the major topics in these two areas.

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Database

Principles Programming Performance

By: Patrick O'Neil

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Database

Principles Programming Performance

By: Patrick O'Neil

Database: Principles Programming Performance provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of database systems. This book focuses on database programming and the relationships between principles, programming, and performance. Organized into 10 chapters, this book begins with an overview of database design principles and presents a comprehensive introduction to the concepts used by a DBA. This text then provides grounding in many abstract concepts of the relational model. Other chapters introduce SQL, describing its capabilities and covering the statements and functions of the programming language. This book provides as well an introduction to Embedded SQL and Dynamic SQL that is sufficiently detailed to enable students to immediately start writing database programs. The final chapter deals with some of the motivations for database systems spanning multiple CPUs, including client-server and distributed transactions. This book is a valuable resource for database administrators, application programmers, specialist users, and end users.

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Morgan Kaufmann

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1483184048

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Nuclear Systems

Elements Of Thermal Design

By: Neil E. Todreas

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Nuclear Systems

Elements Of Thermal Design

By: Neil E. Todreas

This edition builds on earlier traditions in providing broad subject-area coverage, application of theory to practical aspects of commercial nuclear power, and use of instructional objectives. Like the first edition, it focuses on what distinguishes nuclear engineering from the other engineering disciplines. However, this edition includes reorganization and overall update of descriptions of reactor designs and fuel-cycle steps, and more emphasis on reactor safety, especially related to technical and management lessons learned from the TMI-2 and Chernobyl - 4 accidents.

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1560320885

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Risk-based E-business Testing

By: Paul Gerrard,Neil Thompson

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Risk-based E-business Testing

By: Paul Gerrard,Neil Thompson

This hands-on guide for business, project and test managers and test practitioners presents an effective approach for using risk to construct test strategies for e-business systems. Using an easily-learned risk-analysis technique, it teaches you how to use risk to select and prioritize test methods for e-business projects. This innovative resource shows you how to select test techniques to address business risks and integrate them into a coherent test process. The book presents twenty-four test techniques that address failure modes found in web applications. Grouped into seven categories, they are organized to make test strategy development easy. Each chapter has a comprehensive list of references to papers, books and web resources. The book provides you with guidelines for post-deployment monitoring of availability, performance, security and site integrity. It includes an overview of eight most important tool types with guidelines for selection and implementation. What?

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Artech House

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The Psychology of Nursing Care

By: Neil Niven

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The Psychology of Nursing Care

By: Neil Niven

The study of psychology is a key part of nursing training. The Psychology of Nursing Care is built around nursing themes and focuses on those areas of psychology with direct relevance to nursing practice, omitting those with little bearing. The result is an applied psychology of nursing profoundly useful to pre-registration students.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350310905

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Educating Mind, Body and Spirit

The legacy of Quintin Hogg and The Polytechnic, 1864-1992

By: Helen Glew,Anthony Gorst,Michael Heller,Neil Matthews

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Educating Mind, Body and Spirit

The legacy of Quintin Hogg and The Polytechnic, 1864-1992

By: Helen Glew,Anthony Gorst,Michael Heller,Neil Matthews

The story of the Polytechnic and of the legacy of Quintin Hogg is the third publication exploring the University of Westminster's long and diverse history. A fitting tribute to the life and legacy of Hogg, his holistic approach to education and the institute he created. This book is richly illustrated with images from the University's Archive.

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1911534173

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Faithful Intellect

Samuel S. Nelles and Victoria University

By: Neil Semple

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Faithful Intellect

Samuel S. Nelles and Victoria University

By: Neil Semple

In 1850, Samuel Nelles, a well-educated Methodist minister, was selected to resuscitate the debt-ridden and declining Victoria University. As principal, and later as president and chancellor, he fought against shortsighted government educational policies while making the school into one of the premier universities in Canada. A true academic, Nelles believed in the importance of testing assumed laws, dogmas, and creeds. However his pursuit of intellectual inquiry was always guided by a rational faith in God, as well as the expectation of the future greatness and goodness of humanity. Faithful Intellect expands the reader's understanding of many of the key intellectual, religious, and political concerns of nineteenth-century English Canada while providing an essential contribution to the study of Canada's system of higher education.

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Milton, Rights and Liberties

By: Neil Forsyth

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Milton, Rights and Liberties

By: Neil Forsyth

On July 14th, 1790, a key figure in the French Revolution honoured Milton as a founding father of the French republic. In the light of this connection, it was appropriate that the 8th International Milton Symposium (7-11 June 2005) was held in Grenoble, cradle of the French Revolution. But the connection of Milton and Rights takes us well beyond the specific link with France, and the fascinating selection of essays assembled in this volume, many by leading Milton scholars, addresses the question in the poetry as well as the prose. Milton's fervent but changing attitude to liberties is debated from various points of view, so that the volume contains essays on topics ranging from the musical adaptations of Samson Agonistes to its angrily argued parallel with contemporary terrorism, from air pollution in Paradise Lost to Milton's supposed Puritanism and putative parallels with a French pornographer.

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3039112368

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Designing for Older Adults

By: Dan Fisk,Neil Charness,Sara J. Czaja,Wendy A. Rogers,Joseph Sharit

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Designing for Older Adults

By: Dan Fisk,Neil Charness,Sara J. Czaja,Wendy A. Rogers,Joseph Sharit

This new guide explores the subject of human factors and the older adult primarily from an engineering psychology perspective, heavily grounded in today's scientific knowledge. A compilation of the authors' knowledge, research, and experience, the book shows readers how current understanding of age-related issues of perception, cognition, and movem

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1482284774

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Analyzing Computer System Performance with Perl::PDQ

By: Neil J. Gunther

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Analyzing Computer System Performance with Perl::PDQ

By: Neil J. Gunther

Makes performance analysis and queueing theory concepts simple to understand and available to anyone with a background in high school algebra Presents the practical application of these concepts in the context of modern, distributed, computer system designs Packed with helpful examples that are based on the author's experience analyzing the performance of large-scale systems over the past 20 years.

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354026860X

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Computerized Adaptive Testing

A Primer

By: Howard Wainer,Neil J. Dorans,Ronald Flaugher,Bert F. Green,Robert J. Mislevy

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Computerized Adaptive Testing

A Primer

By: Howard Wainer,Neil J. Dorans,Ronald Flaugher,Bert F. Green,Robert J. Mislevy

This celebrated primer presents an introduction to all of the key ingredients in understanding computerized adaptive testing technology, test development, statistics, and mental test theory. Based on years of research, this accessible book educates the novice and serves as a compendium of state-of-the-art information for professionals interested in computerized testing in the areas of education, psychology, and other related social sciences. A hypothetical test taken as a prelude to employment is used as a common example throughout to highlight this book's most important features and problems. Changes in the new edition include: *a completely rewritten chapter 2 on the system considerations needed for modern computerized adaptive testing; *a revised chapter 4 to include the latest in methodology surrounding online calibration and in the modeling of testlets; and *a new chapter 10 with helpful information on how test items are really selected, usage patterns, how usage patterns influence the number of new items required, and tools for managing item pools.

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1135660816

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The Multinational Banking Industry

By: Neil Coulbeck

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The Multinational Banking Industry

By: Neil Coulbeck

The role of international banks within the developed economies has come under increasingly hostile public scrutiny, yet little attention has been paid to the structure and purpose of the banks themselves. Most existing studies concentrate on the part played by international banks as intermediaries in the domestic and international economy, failing to consider the foremost concern of the banks themselves - their success as business enterprises. This book examines the practical problems faced by the Universal Multinational banks (UMNBs) in the fields of strategic planning and business development. It explains the common constraints encountered by the UMNBs, showing that, whether they like it or not, current market pressures are governing their policies in all the developed economies. Through studying the management structures and business policies of these banks this book provides a much clearer picture of their activities in the world economy. Initially, it concentrates on the UMNBs of the USA since they have provided a strategic model for other global banking concerns. The UMNBs of Japan, Britain, France, Germany, Canada and Switzerland are then discussed to establish their similarities and differences: case studies are included at the end of each chapter to illustrate and reinforce the points made in the preceding text. Although written in 1984 the author successfully predicted many of the subsequent developments in the field of information technology and competition in world markets, which led to the emergence of global financial enterprises.

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0415538769

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Technical Debt in Practice

How to Find It and Fix It

By: Neil Ernst,Rick Kazman,Julien Delange

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Technical Debt in Practice

How to Find It and Fix It

By: Neil Ernst,Rick Kazman,Julien Delange

The practical implications of technical debt for the entire software lifecycle; with examples and case studies. Technical debt in software is incurred when developers take shortcuts and make ill-advised technical decisions in the initial phases of a project, only to be confronted with the need for costly and labor-intensive workarounds later. This book offers advice on how to avoid technical debt, how to locate its sources, and how to remove it. It focuses on the practical implications of technical debt for the entire software life cycle, with examples and case studies from companies that range from Boeing to Twitter. Technical debt is normal; it is part of most iterative development processes. But if debt is ignored, over time it may become unmanageably complex, requiring developers to spend all of their effort fixing bugs, with no time to add new features--and after all, new features are what customers really value. The authors explain how to monitor technical debt, how to measure it, and how and when to pay it down. Broadening the conventional definition of technical debt, they cover requirements debt, implementation debt, testing debt, architecture debt, documentation debt, deployment debt, and social debt. They intersperse technical discussions with "Voice of the Practitioner" sidebars that detail real-world experiences with a variety of technical debt issues.

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MIT Press

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0262542110

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Nahanni River Guide

By: Neil Hartling,Peter Jowett

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Nahanni River Guide

By: Neil Hartling,Peter Jowett

A completely revised and updated edition of our comprehensive guidebook to the South Nahanni and Flat rivers, Nahanni River Guideis an invaluable resource for anyone planning a trip into this unique wilderness area of the Northwest Territories. As well as providing a careful description of the river, including rapids ratings and advice on handling the more challenging whitewater sections, the author's travel tips tell you all the information you'll need to make your trip a success.

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Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

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1894765400

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9781894765404

Mathematics in Civilization

By: H. L. Resnikoff,Raymond O'Neil Wells (Jr.)

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Mathematics in Civilization

By: H. L. Resnikoff,Raymond O'Neil Wells (Jr.)

How mathematics shaped and was shaped by human events. Trigonometry, navigation, cartography, algebra, calculus and related disciplines from ancient Greece through the twentieth century. Bibliography. 203 figures. 7 tables. 14 photos.

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Ardent Media

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0030850355

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Rethinking Everything

Personal Growth through Transactional Analysis

By: Neil Bright

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Rethinking Everything

Personal Growth through Transactional Analysis

By: Neil Bright

Combining widely-accepted concepts of human behavior with elements from Rational Emotive Therapy, Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, and most prominently Transactional Analysis, the second edition of Rethinking Everything explores in immediately understandable terms why we act as we do, how we frequently undermine our relationships, why we often cripple our potential, and how we can take greater control of our lives. By providing the language, real-life examples, cutting-edge research, and behavioral explanations to label, recognize, and examine dysfunctional conduct, Rethinking Everything empowers an awareness-inspired journey towards self-improvement. To that end, the expectation is not for readers of this book to save the world, but rather for those internalizing its insights to rethink everything in saving themselves.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475842872

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9781475842876

Descriptive Complexity

By: Neil Immerman

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Descriptive Complexity

By: Neil Immerman

By virtue of the close relationship between logic and relational databases, it turns out that complexity has important applications to databases such as analyzing the parallel time needed to compute a query, and the analysis of nondeterministic classes. This book is a relatively self-contained introduction to the subject, which includes the necessary background material, as well as numerous examples and exercises.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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0387986006

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9780387986005

Technology Strategy

By: Nigel Walton,Neil Pyper

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Technology Strategy

By: Nigel Walton,Neil Pyper

This dynamic and beautifully written textbook takes a modern and innovative approach to strategy by placing technology at its heart, bridging the gap between general strategy texts and specialist technology and innovation literature. It addresses the challenges and opportunities presented to organisations by disruptive technological change and takes into account the navigation of uncertain business environments. In addition to examining more established concepts and theories, the text also explores new disruptive business models and non-traditional approaches to strategy development such as effectuation, the Business Model Canvas and prediction logic. This comprehensive and critical approach is supported by a rich assortment of practical examples and cases drawn from different sectors and a range of exciting companies from all over the world, helping students and practitioners to apply theory to practice. This will be an essential core text for modules on technology strategy and innovation at upper undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA levels, and invaluable reading for senior executives and aspiring managers who seek to understand how to implement strategy in a volatile disruptive environment.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1350305472

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New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder

Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementar y Solutions

By: Neil R. Bockian, Ph.D.,Nora Elizabeth Villagran,Valerie Ma Porr

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New Hope for People with Borderline Personality Disorder

Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementar y Solutions

By: Neil R. Bockian, Ph.D.,Nora Elizabeth Villagran,Valerie Ma Porr

Discover Exciting New Treatments for Borderline Personality Disorder Now you can overcome the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and develop a more positive outlook on life, starting today. Inside is a compassionate and complete look at the most up-to-date information on managing the symptoms of BPD as well as coping strategies for you, your friends, and your loved ones. This thoughtful book will teach you how to manage your moods, develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and create a fulfilling, happier state of mind. Your new world of hope starts now as you uncover: ·Effective methods for building self-esteem and minimizing negative thoughts ·Early intervention for children with BPD symptoms ·Information on how psychotherapy can help modify and enhance coping abilities ·Cutting-edge alternative and complementary therapies ·And much more!

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Harmony

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030780920X

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9780307809209

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