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An Introduction To Artificial Intelligence
by Janet FinlayAn authoritative and accessible one-stop resource, An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence presents the first full examination of AI. Designed to provide an understanding of the foundations of artificial intelligence, it examines the central computational techniques employed by AI, including knowledge representation, search, reasoning, and learning, as well as the principal application domains of expert systems, natural language, vision, robotics, software agents and cognitive modeling. Many of the major philosophical and ethical issues of AI are also introduced.Throughout the volume, the authors provide detailed, well-illustrated treatments of each topic with abundant examples and exercises. The authors bring this exciting field to life by presenting a substantial and robust introduction to artificial intelligence in a clear and concise coursebook form. This book stands as a core text for all computer scientists approaching AI for the first time.
An Introduction To Australian Public Policy
by Sarah Maddison Richard DennissAn Introduction to Australian Public Policy: Theory and Practice is the first book to comprehensively address both the theoretical and practical aspects of policy making in Australia. Written in an accessible style, this text is designed to introduce students to the real world challenges and skills involved in working in a range of policy roles. Drawing on their own experiences, the authors ground public policy theory in a number of key controversies to illustrate the contestable nature of the policy process. Each chapter features case studies that outline contemporary policy issues, such as the deregulation of the financial system, 'Knowledge Nation', paid maternity leave, and the Northern Territory intervention. Including practical exercises on how to write policy briefs and media releases, this book is essential reading for anyone who needs to know how public policy is developed in Australia.
An Introduction To Biblical Literature
by O. B. Davis Alexandria D. Di PentimaThis text contains a generous portion of the King James Version of the Old Testament in an exceptionally readable format--that of the highly praised Dartmouth Bible. Organized to give students a comprehensive introduction to the Bible as one of the glories of English literature, its purpose is to help return the Bible to a central place in our continuing education in literature and language.
An Introduction To Braille Mathematics: Based On The Nemeth Braille Code For Mathematics And Science Notation, 1972
by Library Of Congress Helen Roberts Bernard Marvin Krebs Barbara Taffet Abraham Nemeth National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Staff<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as thesse.</i>
An Introduction To Chaotic Dynamical Systems
by Robert L. DevaneyThere is an explosion of interest in dynamical systems in the mathematical community as well as in many areas of science. The results have been truly exciting: systems which once seemed completely intractable from an analytic point of view can now be understood in a geometric or qualitative sense rather easily. Scientists and engineers realize the power and the beauty of the geometric and qualitative techniques. These techniques apply to a number of important nonlinear problems ranging from physics and chemistry to ecology and economics. Computer graphics have allowed us to view the dynamical behavior geometrically. The appearance of incredibly beautiful and intricate objects such as the Mandelbrot set, the Julia set, and other fractals have really piqued interest in the field. This is text is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. Throughout, the author emphasizes the mathematical aspects of the theory of discrete dynamical systems, not the many and diverse applications of this theory. The field of dynamical systems and especially the study of chaotic systems has been hailed as one of the important breakthroughs in science in the past century and its importance continues to expand. There is no question that the field is becoming more and more important in a variety of scientific disciplines. New to this edition: •Greatly expanded coverage complex dynamics now in Chapter 2•The third chapter is now devoted to higher dimensional dynamical systems.•Chapters 2 and 3 are independent of one another.•New exercises have been added throughout.
An Introduction To Chaotic Dynamical Systems (Studiea In Nonlinearity Ser.)
by Robert DevaneyThe study of nonlinear dynamical systems has exploded in the past 25 years, and Robert L. Devaney has made these advanced research developments accessible to undergraduate and graduate mathematics students as well as researchers in other disciplines with the introduction of this widely praised book. In this second edition of his best-selling text, Devaney includes new material on the orbit diagram fro maps of the interval and the Mandelbrot set, as well as striking color photos illustrating both Julia and Mandelbrot sets. This book assumes no prior acquaintance with advanced mathematical topics such as measure theory, topology, and differential geometry. Assuming only a knowledge of calculus, Devaney introduces many of the basic concepts of modern dynamical systems theory and leads the reader to the point of current research in several areas.
An Introduction To Chemistry For Biology Students
by George I. Sackheim<p>Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, Ninth Edition is a unique workbook that uses a step-by-step approach to teach students the chemistry necessary for success in life sciences courses. <p>Today's biology courses place an increasing emphasis on the chemical processes that underlie critical biological functions. This text helps students review and master all the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that they need to understand those processes and to excel in their life science courses.
An Introduction To Classical And Contemporary Social Theory: A Critical Perspective, 3rd Edition
by Berch BerberogluThis book provides a critical analysis of classical and contemporary social theory from a class perspective. It is concise, lucid, and well written.
An Introduction To Community And Public Health
by Robert R. Pinger Denise Seabert James F. McKenzieAn Introduction to Community & Public Health, Ninth Edition provides learners with the latest trends and statistics in this evolving field. With an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in health education and health promotion, this best-selling introductory text covers such topics as epidemiology, community organizations, program planning, minority health, mental health, environmental health, drug use and abuse, safety, and occupational health. A robust pedagogy and enhanced digital learning component encourages students to understand and retain community health issues and better prepare for their future careers.
An Introduction To Design Of Experiments: A Simplified Approach
by Larry B. BarrentineAre you aware of how design of experiments can positively effect your work? Have you been avoiding DOE due to its mathematical structure? Now there is a tool that explains the basics of DOE with little mathematical know-how while maintaining statistical correctness. By minimizing DOE's mathematics in favor of a logical, structured approach, the author demonstrates that nearly anyone can adapt DOE to their needs. You'll find yourself working through the book in a step-by-step manner allowing you to immediately apply what you've learned to your own situation. Each procedure is illustrated by an example. Case studies and exercises guide you through the book to help you evaluate your understanding before moving ahead to another section. A glossary of common DOE terms is also included making this one of the most thorough, basic, introductions to this useful tool
An Introduction To Experimental Design And Statistics For Biology
by David HeathThis illustrated textbook for biologists provides a refreshingly clear and authoritative introduction to the key ideas of sampling, experimental design, and statistical analysis. The author presents statistical concepts through common sense, non-mathematical explanations and diagrams. These are followed by the relevant formulae and illustrated by w
An Introduction To Group Work Practice
by Robert Rivas Ronald ToselandThis comprehenisve group practice text prepares students to work with either treatment or task oriented groups. Students receive a thorough grounding in areas that vary from treatment to organizational and community settings. Numerous case studies, practice examples, and guiding principles add to the ease and readability of this popular text. Content is tied to CSWE's core competencies and practice behaviors that are necessary for generalist and specialized social work practice with groups.
An Introduction To Group Work Practice (Connecting Core Competencies Series)
by Robert Rivas Ronald ToselandWidely used by professionals, educators, and students in undergraduate and graduate courses in schools of social work throughout the United States and the world, this text presents a comprehensive, coherent, organized overview of group work practice from a generalist practice perspective. <P><P>The new Eighth Edition continues to include typologies illustrating group work practice with task and treatment groups at the micro-, meso-, and macro-levels. Thoroughly updated throughout, the new edition of An Introduction to Group Work Practice includes research on virtual groups, updated and deeper content on practice with treatment and task groups, the most current literature on working with reluctant and resistant group members, updated and expanded sections on working with individuals who have difficulty engaging in and sustaining work in groups, updated material on leadership and diversity, and thoroughly updated reference material and new content from evidence-based practice sources. <P><P>The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded assessments.
An Introduction To Health: Policy, Planning and Financing
by Brian Abel-SmithThis book concerns itself with the key question: how to improve health in a cost effective and politically acceptable way. What makes people healthy? Why are the poor less healthy than the rich? Why do some countries have a better health record than others? An Introduction to Health is divided into four parts comprising the determinants of health, health service planning, health service financing, and controlling costs and securing user-friendly services.
An Introduction To High Content Screening
by Douglas Bowman Anthony Davies Steven A. Haney Arijit Chakravarty Caroline ShamuUsing a collaborative and interdisciplinary author base withexperience in the pharmaceutical industry and academia, this bookis a practical resource for high content (HC) techniques.* Instructs readers on the fundamentals of highcontent screening (HCS) techniques* Focuses on practical and widely-used techniques likeimage processing and multiparametric assays* Breaks down HCS into individual modules for trainingand connects them at the end* Includes a tutorial chapter that works through sampleHCS assays, glossary, and detailed appendices
An Introduction To Historical Linguistics
by Terry Crowley Claire BowernAll languages change, just as other aspects of human society are constantly changing. This book is an introduction to the concepts and techniques of diachronic linguistics, the study of language change over time. It covers all themajor areas of historical linguistics, presenting concepts in a clear and concise way. Examples are given from a wide range of languages, with special emphasis on the languages of Australia and the Pacific. While the needs of undergraduate students of linguistics have been kept firmly in mind, the book will also be of interest to the general reader seeking to understand langauge and language change. For this fourth edition, a number of new sections have been written, including many new problems and several datasets. Existing materials have been supplemented with new sections on grammaticalization, tonogenesis, morphological change, and using statistical methods in language classification.
An Introduction To Human Services: Policy And Practice
by Barbara Schram Betty Reid MandellComplete, up-to-date coverage of social welfare programs and policies with special coverage of how history, politics, and the economy shape these programs This text puts the field of human services into a historical context, provides insights into the social welfare field, and gives concrete examples of how primary intervention strategies are put into daily practice in human service agencies. <P> It presents the many options offered in the field of human services and discusses the stresses that a human service worker will face in day-to-day work, with practical suggestions for avoiding burnout. The text compares the U. S. social welfare systems to systems in other countries, and uses a strong multicultural and social systems approach that distinguishes it from other texts.
An Introduction To Indian Art Part 1 class 11 - NCERT
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingA fine tool to get introduced to the world of aesthetics, arts and culture with this - An Introduction to Indian Art Part 1: Textbook. Published by the NCERT, it contains wholesome chapters that will help young students venture into the world of Indian as well as Continental arts. The book contains detailed information about some of the most famous pieces of arts. In addition, lucid English language and an interactive method of word flow will keep the students hooked and interested. It maintains close pairity with the guidelines laid down by the CBSE board
An Introduction To Indian Art Part-2 class 12 - NCERT
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingA fine tool to get introduced to the world of aesthetics, arts and culture with this - An Introduction to Indian Art Part-2 Textbook in Fine Arts for class 12. Published by the NCERT, it contains wholesome chapters that will help young students venture into the world of Indian as well as Continental arts. The book contains detailed information about some of the most famous pieces of arts. In addition, lucid English language and an interactive method of word flow will keep the students hooked and interested.
An Introduction To Interdisciplinary Research
by Machiel Keestra Steph B. J. MenkenOne of the major areas of emphasis in the academy in recent years has been interdisciplinary research, a trend that promises new insights and innovations rooted in cross-disciplinary collaboration. This book is designed to help students understand the tools required for stepping beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and applying knowledge and insights from multiple fields. Relentlessly focused on practical applications, the book will enable students to plan and execute their own interdisciplinary research projects.
An Introduction To Labor Law
by Michael Evan GoldAn Introduction to Labor Law is a useful and course-tested primer that explains the basic principles of the federal law regulating the relationship of employers to labor unions. In this updated third edition, which features a new introduction, Michael Evan Gold discusses the law that applies to union organizing and representation elections, the duty to bargain in good faith, economic weapons such as strikes and lockouts, and the enforcement of collective bargaining agreements. Gold describes the structure and functions of the National Labor Relations Board and of the federal courts in regard to labor cases and also presents a number of legal issues presently in contention between labor and management.
An Introduction To Language
by Victoria Fromkin Robert Rodman Nina M. HyamsAN INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE, 11th Edition, offers an up-to-date look at language studies and linguistics in today's world. This product is fresh and modern, and includes new developments in linguistics and related fields that strengthen its appeal to a wider audience. At the same time, it maintains the acclaimed light, friendly, readable style and the breadth of coverage that have made it a perennial best seller. The authors examine grammatical subjects (e.g., morphology, syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology), childhood language development and adult secondary language acquisition, and the tremendous leap in knowledge achieved in neurolinguistics.
An Introduction To Latin American Politics And Development
by Howard J. WiardaThis book is used as an introductory text in courses or seminars in Latin American politics, Latin American development, comparative politics, Third World politics, transitions to democracy, globalization, politics of developing areas, and social change.
An Introduction To Linear Algebra For Science And Engineering (Second Edition)
by Daniel Norman Dan WolczukNorman/Wolczuk's An Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science and Engineering has been widely respected for its unique approach, which helps students understand and apply theory and concepts by combining theory with computations and slowly bringing students to the difficult abstract concepts. This approach includes an early treatment of vector spaces and complex topics in a simpler, geometric context. An Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science and Engineering promotes advanced thinking and understanding by encouraging students to make connections between previously learned and new concepts and demonstrates the importance of each topic through applications. NEW! MyMathLab is now available for this text. The course features assignable homework exercises plus the complete eBook, in addition to tutorial and assessment tools that make it easy to manage your course online.
An Introduction To Management Science: Quantitative Approaches To Decision Making
by David Anderson Thomas Williams Dennis Sweeney Michael Fry Jeffrey Camm James Cochran Jeffrey OhlmannAn Introduction to Management Science 14th Edition