Research & information: general Books

In Members, Methods, and Measures, Thomas E. Armstrong delivers the guide he wishes he had when he was thrust into management-without a roadmap, training, or support.

Challenging the boundaries of linguistics as a field, and transgressing the limitations of genre in writing about language, this book explores the possibilities of what the authors call a 'hospitable linguistics'. It represents a crucial intervention in...

The book introduces interactive elements, including chapter exercises in the accompanying R package, facilitating readers internalising this new programming language and statistical techniques. This interactive approach, particularly beneficial for...

This book advances the artificial intelligence techniques by strongly inspired from quantum computing. Quantum computing (QC), rooted in the mysterious principles of quantum mechanics, has fascinated scientists, researchers, and visionaries for a long...

This book offers a deep dive into quantum teleportation and immune noise models, providing cutting-edge solutions to challenges in noisy quantum communication systems. It covers advanced theories and practical methods for building robust, high-fidelity...

This book compiles a comprehensive collection of pioneering research that addresses the multifaceted challenges and theoretical aspects of Generative AI in creative industries. Generative AI, a groundbreaking technological development, has been carving a...

Este libro aborda los más variados aspectos de la realidad que se va a ver afectada por la irrupción de la Inteligencia Artificial. Especialmente en lo relativo al mundo universitario en cuanto contenidos y docencia.

In the wake of numerous global banking scandals and regulatory failures, governments and banking regulators around the world have introduced stringent internal control laws within their financial institutions to safeguard against fraud, financial...

Esri Advanced Guide to Python in ArcGIS uses concise chapters and straightforward tutorials so experienced GIS professionals can learn and immediately apply complex Python skills and techniques. 

This publication looks at strategies to assess and strengthen disaster and pandemic risk financing in Asia and the Pacific, offering a diagnostic framework to help countries reduce economic shocks and ensure the availability of post-disaster financing...

This book is for executives and practitioners tasked with the movement of data from old systems to a new repository. It uses a series of steps guaranteed to get the reader from an empty new system to one that is working and backed by the user population...

Cybersecurity Fundamentals explains detailed concepts within computer networks and computer security in an easy-to-understand way, making it the perfect introduction to the topic. The book covers fundamental issues, using practical examples and...

This book discusses disaster risks and hazards as well as measures to increase people's resilience. The 21st Century has experienced a number of disasters that resulted in hampering socio-economic development, the loss of lives and property, hence they...

Our life settled with many desire that we want to achieve, until it gets dethroned by something from our past tragedies. You feel like you got stabbed and stunned, as if the time has just stopped for you. Even though it continues to move around the world...

With the increasing reliance on telemedicine, ensuring the secure transmission of medical images is crucial for protecting patient privacy and maintaining the integrity of healthcare data. Unauthorized access, data tampering, or loss can compromise...

Embark on an exploration of the challenges posed by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and multimedia data processing. In the landscape of technology, the relationship between AI and multimedia unfolds with unprecedented innovation,...

This book aims to capture the interest of researchers and professionals in information technology, computer science, and mathematics. It covers fundamental and advanced concepts related to intelligent computing paradigms, data sciences, graph theory, and...

This book comprehensively explores the foundations of quasiconformal mappings in the complex plane, especially in view of applications to complex dynamics. Besides playing a crucial role in dynamical systems these mappings have important applications in...

AI-Enabled Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk Assessment delves into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing cybersecurity, offering a comprehensive exploration of current trends, challenges, and future...

Inventaire sommaire des Archives départementales antérieures à 1790. Cher. Série E supplément. Volume 2 is a detailed inventory of the departmental archives of the Cher region of France, predating the French Revolution...

Bücherverzeichniss 1899-1910 ist ein detaillierter Katalog, herausgegeben von der Krupp'schen Bücherhalle in Essen. Dieses Verzeichnis bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die in diesem Zeitraum verfügbaren Bücher. Als wertvolle bibliographische...

Unleash the Power Within & Lead the WorldKarma & Consequences is your guide to discovering the meaning of life, understanding your true self, and unlocking your leadership potential to inspire and influence the world around you. It will guides...

Step into the future of technology with Deep Learning Horizons: Cutting-Edge Technologies and Transformative Projects a bold exploration of the most revolutionary advancements in artificial intelligence.Curated by Dr. Sanjay Agal, a seasoned...

Se cree que el Imperio Romano empezó a decaer al dividirse, cuando creció el Imperio Bizantino, o que menguó al crecer la fuerza de reinos llamados "árabes" o "celtas", o incluso con el poder de las monarquías europeas o las conquistas napoleónicas. No...

This book provides a guide to working efficiently with larger-than-memory datasets using the arrow R package. You'll learn how to overcome these hurdles without needing to set up complex infrastructure. Written by developers of the Arrow R package, this...

With the rise of emerging venture capital, there are thousands of new fund managers building their businesses without resources or direction. In The Venture Fund Blueprint: How to Access Capital, Achieve Launch, and Actualize Growth, Shea Tate-Di Donna...

Every business, large and small, is vulnerable to cyber attack. If your company isn't well protected, its systems may be compromised by sophisticated hackers with malicious intentions. Business owners, boards, CEOs, and cyber security managers must work...

Incorporating an accurate measure of risk is important to the appraisal of an international investment. This book examines and recommends how decisions on international investment projects are made. Critiquing and integrating existing theory, it shows...

Alliances and Co-Evolution provides alliance managers, consultants and academics with a detailed analysis covering 23 years of the growth and decline of three lifecycles of alliances. This analysis links structural change in the European...

Economic studies which examine the financing patterns of firms, particularly in emerging markets seldom consider the market environment in which they operate. The most recent Asian financial crisis and its exposure of institutional failures in the...

Malcolm Carey provides social work students, academics and practitioners with a practical guide that escorts them through the research process relating to the completion of a small-scale qualitative project or dissertation.

Valuable perspectives on how to tackle student loan debt from a man who earned two degrees and paid off all college debt with the help of ONE thing!So, you're thinking about getting a degree. But do you know what lies ahead? Author Charles A. Chadwick Jr...

"In Play It Safe: A Teen's Guide to Personal Safety, Phone Safety, and Police Safety, Dr. Raymond Trigg, a seasoned retired police officer with a passion for education and self-awareness, provides a comprehensive guide for teens to promote their personal...

This reference text presents the important components for grasping the potential of social computing with an emphasis on concerns, challenges, and benefits of the social platform in depth.Features:Detailed discussion on social-cyber issues, including...

Believe it or not, the 1990s are history. As historians turn to study this period and beyond, they will encounter a historical record that is radically different from what has ever existed before. Old websites, social media, blogs, photographs, and...

How could the potential of IT be realised to improve business performance in architecture, construction and engineering organisations? How could organisations unleash the potential of IT to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage? How can...

This book develops a framework that shows how uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence (AI) expands and generalizes traditional AI. It explores the uncertainties of knowledge and intelligence. The authors focus on the importance of natural language –...

There are some types of complex systems that are built like clockwork, with well-defined parts that interact in well-defined ways, so that the action of the whole can be precisely analyzed and anticipated with accuracy and...

This volume provides the proceedings of the First European Workshop on Parallel Processing Techniques for Simulation which was held at the end of October 1985. The Workshop was organized within the framework of a joint project...