Natural language processing (NLP) is a scientific discipline which is found at the interface of computer science, artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology. Providing an overview of international work in this interdisciplinary field, this book... Zobraziť viac
Elliott Sober explores how the concept of evidence applies to creationism, natural selection and common ancestry. Zobraziť viac
A highly accessible alternative approach to basic statistics Praise for the First Edition: "Certainly one of the most impressive little paperback 200-page introductory statistics books that I will ever see . . . it would make a good nightstand book for... Zobraziť viac
A practical guide for policy makers, military officers, students, and anyone else interested in asymmetric conflicts. Zobraziť viac
Karst Hydrogeology, Geomorphology and Caves A Comprehensive Resource Covering All Aspects of Karst Hydrogeology, Geomorphology, and Caves This essential book covers all physical, chemical, and geological aspects of karst science. It reviews current... Zobraziť viac
This original book is a wide-ranging, radical and highly innovative critique of the prevailing orthodoxies within industrial relations and human resource management. It covers... Zobraziť viac
This comprehensive study of China's Cold War experience reveals the crucial role Beijing played in shaping the orientation of the global Cold War and the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union.The success of China's Communist... Zobraziť viac
This work focuses on the unobserved components model (UCM) approach rather than general state space modeling. It provides enough theory so that readers understand the underlying mechanisms while keeping the mathematical rigor to a minimum. Zobraziť viac
Práce je výsledkem dlouhodobého studia mikroorganismů infikujících ryby a zjevně první, která se věnuje výhradně této skupině patogenů ryb... Zobraziť viac
This classroom-tested reference presents a concise introductory treatment of the physicochemical principles that determine interrelated colloidal and interfacial phenomena and their relevance to various life sciences. The book focuses on concepts that... Zobraziť viac
This book applies cognitive and social psychological principles of decision-making to behavioral economics, reviews their neurological bases, and applies the findings to individual financial decisions, group interactions, and public policy. Zobraziť viac
As a new age of space exploration dawns, Ten Short Lessons in Space Travel takes a timely look at the ten fundamental lessons in the discoveries and explorations of outer space... Zobraziť viac
A visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoyThis visually stunning miscellany from the effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown is a collection of incredible facts and figures. Do you know how many bones there are... Zobraziť viac
When seen hunting over a meadow, barn owls have an ethereal grace and beauty that can be matched by no other bird. The barn owl has an almost global distribution and has lived in close proximity to humans since settlement and farming created the forest... Zobraziť viac
"Biology Inquiries" offers educators a handbook for teaching middle and high school students engaging lessons in the life sciences. Inspired by the National Science Education Standards, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice. With... Zobraziť viac
Green Roof Systems goes beyond the fashionable green roof movement and provides solid information on building accessible space, often as important public space, over structure. It offers brief coverage of the entire process, including planning and... Zobraziť viac
Renewable energy expert Mark Diesendorf issues a powerful challenge in this clear and comprehensive guide to the technology and policies we need to adopt to ensure an ecologically sustainable energy future for the planet... Zobraziť viac
In this interdisciplinary examination of the discourse of environmentalism, the authors explore the linguistic, philosophical, psychological and cultural-historical aspects of environmental discourse; rather than environmental phenomena themselves.... Zobraziť viac
Aristotle's has been the most influential philosophy in the whole history of science. Monte Johnson examines its most controversial aspect: Aristotle's emphasis on the importance of goals and purposes to scientific understanding - his teleology. Zobraziť viac
This textbook on the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems for nonmathematical advanced undergraduate or graduate students is also a reference book for researchers in the physical and social sciences. It provides a comprehensive introduction including... Zobraziť viac