Learning SPARQL

On 05.23.12, In Database, by
Get hands-on experience with SPARQL, the RDF query language that’s become a key component of the semantic web. With this concise book, you will learn how to use the latest version of this W3C standard to retrieve and manipulate the increasing amount of public and private data available via SPARQL …

Running Lean: Iterate from Plan A to a Plan That Works, 2nd Edition

On 05.22.12, In Business, by
We live in an age of unparalleled opportunity for innovation. We’re building more products than ever before, but most of them fail–not because we can’t complete what we set out to build, but because we waste time, money, and effort building the wrong product. What we need is a systematic …

Psychological Science, 3rd Edition

On 05.22.12, In Science, by
Psychological Science, Third Canadian Edition, combines foundational topics with groundbreaking current research to capture the excitement of 21st-century psychology. Overseen by internationally recognized cognitive neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga, Psychological Science offers a global perspective on the field, introducing students to the best research from around the world. The book is also …

Leaders and International Conflict

On 05.22.12, In Business, Leadership, by
Chiozza and Goemans seek to explain why and when political leaders decide to initiate international crises and wars. They argue that the fate of leaders and the way leadership changes shapes leaders’ decisions to initiate international conflict. Leaders who anticipate regular removal from office, through elections for example, have little …

The Atmosphere and Ocean: A Physical Introduction, 3rd Edition

On 05.22.12, In Physics, Science, by
The Atmosphere and Ocean is a fully revised and updated student friendly physical introduction to the atmosphere and ocean. Now in its Third Edition, the book continues to provide students with an accessible description of the atmosphere and ocean with emphasis on their physical properties and inter-dependence. Clearly structured throughout, …

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and the Sciences, 7th Edition

On 05.22.12, In Statistics, by
This comprehensive introduction to probability and statistics will give you the solid grounding you need no matter what your engineering specialty. Through the use of lively and realistic examples, the author helps you go beyond simply learning about statistics to actually putting the statistical methods to use. Rather than focus …

The Talented Manager: 67 Gems of Business Wisdom

On 05.22.12, In Business, by
In this new collection of articles on talent acquisition and retention, Adrian Furnham, author of The Elephant in the Boardroom, offers an engaging and witty look into the world of the talented manager. Based on solid research, this book offers a substantial introduction to the importance of talent in the …

Demystifying Six Sigma: A Company-Wide Approach to Continuous Improvement

On 05.22.12, In Business, by
“Is Six Sigma the exclusive domain of manufacturing and service operations, or can excellence be mandated (and achieved) throughout an entire organization? This refreshing book reveals how to apply the legendary quality assurance program across all departments and processes, creating a permanent, company-wide Six Sigma culture. Author Alan Larson, a …

Experimental Design: From User Studies to Psychophysics

On 05.21.12, In Design, by
As computers proliferate and as the field of computer graphics matures, it has become increasingly important for computer scientists to understand how users perceive and interpret computer graphics. Experimental Design: From User Studies to Psychophysics is an accessible introduction to psychological experiments and experimental design, covering the major components in …

Harvard Business Review on Reinventing Your Marketing

On 05.21.12, In Business, Marketing, by
If you need the best practices and ideas for marketing today but don’t have time to find them this book is for you. Here are 10 inspiring and useful perspectives, all in one place. This collection of HBR articles will help you: Figure out what business you’re really in Collaborate …
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