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A Basic Guide to International Business Law

A Basic Guide to International Business Law

A Basic Guide to International Business Law aims to give students an understanding as well as practical knowledge of legal problems arising in the area of international business and to equip them with the skills needed to prevent and tackle these problems. All Chapters employ the same didactic structure. Introductory case studies examples annotated case law glossaries diagrams summaries and exercises are all designed to familiarize students quickly with relevant aspects of international (business) law. A Basic Guide to International Business Law deals with the following topics: • Introduction to International Private Law and European Law • Legal aspects of negotiations • International contracts: matters of jurisdiction and the law applicable to these contracts • International contracts of sale • Competion law • Free movement of goods workers the freedom of capital and establishment and the freedom to provide services • International payments • Carriage of goods by road and sea • Incoterms • Entry modes (agents representatives distributors licensing franchising)

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Golosa A Basic Course in Russian Book Two

Golosa A Basic Course in Russian Book Two

ГОЛОСА: A Basic Course in Russian Book Two (Sixth Edition) takes a contemporary approach to language learning by focusing on the development of functional competence as well as the expansion of cultural knowledge. The sixth edition of this bestselling communicatively based text for Russian has been updated by putting a greater focus on contemporary culture and simplified visual grammar explanations that will better engage students. The program also covers the basic morphology of Russian (declension case government conjugation). The program has been a bestseller as a college Russian textbook through five editions since 1993. Following on from Golosa Book One Golosa Book Two is divided into ten units. Organised thematically each unit contains dialogs texts exercises and other material designed to enable students to read speak and write about the topic as well as to understand simple conversations. The systematic grammar explanations and exercises enable students to develop a conceptual understanding and partial control of all basic Russian structures. This strong structural base enables students to accomplish the linguistic tasks and prepares them for further study of the language. Book Two is designed to bring students to the ACTFL Intermediate range in speaking (A2/B1 on the CEFR scale). Print and eTextbooks are accompanied by a Student Workbook and a rich companion website (www. routledge. com/cw/golosa) offering audio and video material instructor resources and fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. The companion website powered by Lingco is available for separate purchase from Lingco. Teachers can preview the new companion websites and create their courses. Free audio and video resources are also available at www. routledge. com/cw/golosa including the Instructor Resources. For resources on how to set up and customize your course please visit the Help Center on the Lingco Language Labs website at www. lingco. io. It includes articles that explain how the platform works and what you can do with it. Students may join their teacher’s course on Lingco and will be able to enter their access code or purchase access at any point in the 14-day grace period that begins on the first date of access. Students receive 12 months of access that begins after a free 14-day grace period. | Golosa A Basic Course in Russian Book Two

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The Essence of Multivariate Thinking Basic Themes and Methods

The Essence of Multivariate Thinking Basic Themes and Methods

Focusing on the underlying themes that run through most multivariate methods in this fully updated 3rd edition of The Essence of Multivariate Thinking Dr. Harlow shares the similarities and differences among multiple multivariate methods to help ease the understanding of the basic concepts. The book continues to highlight the main themes that run through just about every quantitative method describing the statistical features in clear language. Analyzed examples are presented in 12 of the 15 chapters showing when and how to use relevant multivariate methods and how to interpret the findings both from an overarching macro- and more specific micro-level approach that includes focus on statistical tests effect sizes and confidence intervals. This revised 3rd edition offers thoroughly revised and updated chapters to bring them in line with current information in the field the addition of R code for all examples continued SAS and SPSS code for seven chapters two new chapters on structural equation modeling (SEM) on multiple sample analysis (MSA) and latent growth modeling (LGM) and applications with a large longitudinal dataset in the examples of all methods chapters. Of interest to those seeking clarity on multivariate methods often covered in a statistics course for first-year graduate students or advanced undergraduates this book will be key reading and provide greater conceptual understanding and clear input on how to apply basic and SEM multivariate statistics taught in psychology education human development business nursing and other social and life sciences. | The Essence of Multivariate Thinking Basic Themes and Methods

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Golosa A Basic Course in Russian Book One

Golosa A Basic Course in Russian Book One

ГОЛОСА: A Basic Course in Russian (Sixth Edition) strikes a true balance between communication and structure. It takes a contemporary approach to language learning by focusing on the development of functional competence in the four skills (listening speaking reading and writing) as well as the expansion of cultural knowledge. It also provides comprehensive explanations of Russian grammar along with the structural practice students need to build accuracy. The sixth edition of this bestselling communicatively based text for beginning Russian has been updated by putting a greater focus on contemporary culture and simplified visual grammar explanations that will better engage students. Books One and Two are a basic proficiency-oriented complete course in Russian language designed to bring students to the ACTFL Intermediate range in speaking (A2/B1 on the CEFR scale) after 200–250 classroom contact hours or two years of academic study. The program also covers the basic morphology of Russian (declension case government conjugation). The program has been the bestseller as a college Russian textbook through five editions since 1993. It is designed to be the principal textbook for a two-year college sequence running at 3 to 5 hours a week — a total of 150 to 250 hours of face-to-face instruction at the college level double at the high school level. ГОЛОСА is divided into two books (Book One and Book Two) of ten units each. The units are organized thematically and each unit contains dialogs texts exercises and other material designed to enable students to read speak and write about the topic as well as to understand simple conversations. The systematic grammar explanations and exercises enable students to develop a conceptual understanding and partial control of all basic Russian structures. This strong structural base enables students to accomplish the linguistic tasks and prepares them for further study of the language. Free audio and video resources are also available at www. routledge. com/9780367612801 including the Instructor Resources. Print and eTextbooks are accompanied by a Student Workbook and a rich companion website (www. routledge. com/cw/golosa) offering audio and video material and fully integrated exercises to use alongside the text. The companion website powered by Lingco is fully available for separate purchase from Lingco. Teachers can preview the new companion websites and create their courses. Please find a demo course at https://class. lingco. io/register?instructorCode=ROUTLEDGE2022&accessCode=INS-7fe92b6&language=ru For resources on how to set up and customize your course please visit the Help Center on the Lingco Language Labs website at www. lingco. io. It includes articles that explain how the platform works and what you can do with it. Students may join their teacher’s course on Lingco and will be able to enter their access code or purchase access at any point in the 14-day grace period that begins on the first date of access. Students receive 12 months of access that begins after a free 14-day grace period. Multimedia (audio and video) for Golosa is found exclusively on the companion website. | Golosa A Basic Course in Russian Book One

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Basic Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

Basic Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry

Basic Management Accounting for the Hospitality Industry uses a step by step approach to enable students to independently master the field. This second edition contains many new themes and developments including: the essence of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) integration of the changes caused by the evolution of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) the extension of price elasticity of demand and addition of income and cross elasticities the addition of break-even time (BET) as an additional method of analysing capital investments Up-to-date and comprehensive coverage this textbook is essential reading for hospitality management students. Additional study and teaching materials can be found on www. hospitalitymanagement. noordhoff. nl

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Basic Photographic Materials and Processes

Basic Photographic Materials and Processes

Basic Photographic Materials and Processes describes the three crucial stages of creating the perfect photograph—capture processing and output—by providing a thorough technical investigation of modern applied photographic technologies. This new edition has been fully revised and updated to explore digital image capture processing and output. It covers a wide range of topics including: the scientific principles of measuring and recording light the inner workings of digital cameras image processing concepts color management and photographic output to screen and print media. With these topics come in-depth discussions of extending dynamic range image histograms camera characterization display capabilities printer and paper technologies. It also includes applied exercises that provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the material through hands-on experiments and demonstrations connecting theoretical concepts to real-world use. This comprehensive text provides photography students educators and working professionals with the technical knowledge required to successfully create images and manage digital photographic assets. It is an essential resource for mastering the technical craft of photography.

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Tolley's Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service

Tolley's Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service

This is the first of three essential reference volumes for those concerned with theinstallation and servicing of domestic and industrial gas equipment. This volumeexplains the basic principles underlying the practical and theoretical aspects ofinstalling and servicing gas appliances and associated equipment from the basics ofcombustion to burners pressure and flow transfer of heat controls as well asmaterials and processes electrical aspects and metering and measuring devices. The revised fifth edition is brought fully up to date with current Standards andlegislation to reflect recent developments in industry in line with requirements of theACS Certificates of Competence and NVQs. Covering both natural gas andliquefied petroleum gas the many illustrations and worked examples includedthroughout the text will help the reader to understand the principles under discussion. Volume 1 of the Gas Service Technology Series will enable the reader to put intopractice the safe installation and servicing procedures described in the companionvolumes: Domestic Gas Installation Practice (Volume 2) and Industrial andCommercial Gas Installation Practice (Volume 3). Combining a comprehensivereference with practical application in real-world engineering contexts Volume 1provides an essential handbook for all aspects of fundamental gas servicingtechnology ideal for both students new to the field as well as professionals and noneoperational professionals (e. g. specifiers managers supervisors) as an ongoing source of reference. | Tolley's Basic Science and Practice of Gas Service

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Interpreting Basic Statistics A Workbook Based on Excerpts from Journal Articles

Interpreting Basic Statistics A Workbook Based on Excerpts from Journal Articles

Interpreting Basic Statistics gives students valuable practice in interpreting statistical reporting as it actually appears in peer-reviewed journals. Features of the ninth edition: • Covers a broad array of basic statistical concepts including topics drawn from the New Statistics • Up-to-date journal excerpts reflecting contemporary styles in statistical reporting • Strong emphasis on data visualization • Ancillary materials include data sets with almost two hours of accompanying tutorial videos which will help students and instructors apply lessons from the book to real-life scenarios About this book Each of the 63 exercises in the book contain three central components: 1) an introduction to a statistical concept 2) a brief excerpt from a published research article that uses the statistical concept and 3) a set of questions (with answers) that guides students into deeper learning about the concept. The questions on the journal excerpts promote learning by helping students • interpret information in tables and figures • perform simple calculations to further their interpretations • critique data-reporting techniques and • evaluate procedures used to collect data. The questions in each exercise are divided into two parts: (1) Factual Questions and (2) Questions for Discussion. The Factual Questions require careful reading for details while the discussion questions show that interpreting statistics is more than a mathematical exercise. These questions require students to apply good judgment as well as statistical reasoning in arriving at appropriate interpretations. Each exercise covers a limited number of topics making it easy to coordinate the exercises with lectures or a traditional statistics textbook. | Interpreting Basic Statistics A Workbook Based on Excerpts from Journal Articles

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Applied Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS Basic to Advanced Techniques

Applied Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS Basic to Advanced Techniques

This is an essential how-to guide on the application of structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques with the AMOS software focusing on the practical applications of both simple and advanced topics. Written in an easy-to-understand conversational style the book covers everything from data collection and screening to confirmatory factor analysis structural model analysis mediation moderation and more advanced topics such as mixture modeling censored date and non-recursive models. Through step-by-step instructions screen shots and suggested guidelines for reporting Collier cuts through abstract definitional perspectives to give insight on how to actually run analysis. Unlike other SEM books the examples used will often start in SPSS and then transition to AMOS so that the reader can have full confidence in running the analysis from beginning to end. Best practices are also included on topics like how to determine if your SEM model is formative or reflective making it not just an explanation of SEM topics but a guide for researchers on how to develop a strong methodology while studying their respective phenomenon of interest. With a focus on practical applications of both basic and advanced topics and with detailed work-through examples throughout this book is ideal for experienced researchers and beginners across the behavioral and social sciences. | Applied Structural Equation Modeling using AMOS Basic to Advanced Techniques

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Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study

Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study

Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook for those with no previous study in jazz as well as those in advanced theory courses. Written with the goal to bridge theory and practice it provides a strong theoretical foundation from music fundamentals to post-tonal theory while integrating ear training keyboard skills and improvisation. It hosts play-along audio tracks on a Companion Website including a workbook ear-training exercises and an audio compilation of the musical examples featured in the book. Jazz Theory is organized into three parts: Basics Intermediate and Advanced. This approach allows for success in a one-semester curriculum or with subsequent terms. If students sense that theory can facilitate their improvisational skills or can help them develop their ears they become more engaged in the learning process. The overall pedagogical structure accomplishes precisely that in an original creative—and above all musical—manner. KEY FEATURES include 390 musical examples ranging from original lead sheets of standard tunes jazz instrumentals transcriptions and original compositions to fully realized harmonic progressions sample solos and re-harmonized tunes. The completely revamped Companion Website hosts: 46 Play Along Sessions audio tracks offering experiences close to real-time performance scenarios. Over 1 000 (audio and written) exercises covering ear training rhythm notation analysis improvisation composition functional keyboard and others. Recordings of all 390 musical examples from the textbook. Links: Guide to Making Transcriptions List of Solos to Transcribe Selected Discography Classification of Standard Tunes and more. Lists of well-known standard tunes including a comprehensive list of 999 Standard Tunes – Composers and Lyricists. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION are instructors’ tools with answer keys to written and ear-training exercises 380 rhythmic calisthenics featuring exercises from the swing bebop and Latin rhythmic traditions a new improvisation section a set of 140 Comprehensive Keyboard exercises plus an expanded ear-training section with 125 melodic 50 rhythmic dictations and 170 harmonic dictations plus 240 written exercises 25 composition assignments and 110 singing exercises. The paperback TEXTBOOK is also paired with the corresponding paperback WORKBOOK in a discounted PACKAGE (9780367321963). | Jazz Theory From Basic to Advanced Study

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Statistical Methods An Introduction to Basic Statistical Concepts and Analysis

Statistical Methods An Introduction to Basic Statistical Concepts and Analysis

Statistical Methods: An Introduction to Basic Statistical Concepts and Analysis Second Edition is a textbook designed for students with no prior training in statistics. It provides a solid background of the core statistical concepts taught in most introductory statistics textbooks. Mathematical proofs are deemphasized in favor of careful explanations of statistical constructs. The text begins with coverage of descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency and variability then moves on to inferential statistics. Transitional chapters on z-scores probability and sampling distributions pave the way to understanding the logic of hypothesis testing and the inferential tests that follow. Hypothesis testing is taught through a four-step process. These same four steps are used throughout the text for the other statistical tests presented including t tests one- and two-way ANOVAs chi-square and correlation. A chapter on nonparametric tests is also provided as an alternative when the requirements cannot be met for parametric tests. Because the same logical framework and sequential steps are used throughout the text a consistency is provided that allows students to gradually master the concepts. Their learning is enhanced further with the inclusion of thought questions and practice problems integrated throughout the chapters. New to the second edition: Chapters on factorial analysis of variance and non-parametric techniques for all data Additional and updated chapter exercises for students to test and demonstrate their learning Full instructor resources: test bank questions Powerpoint slides and an Instructor Manual | Statistical Methods An Introduction to Basic Statistical Concepts and Analysis

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The Handbook of Attitudes Volume 1: Basic Principles 2nd Edition

The Handbook of Attitudes Volume 1: Basic Principles 2nd Edition

Attitudes are evaluations of people places things and ideas. They help us to navigate through a complex world. They provide guidance for decisions about which products to buy how to travel to work or where to go on vacation. They color our perceptions of others. Carefully crafted interventions can change attitudes and behavior. Yet attitudes beliefs and behavior are often formed and changed in casual social exchanges. The mere perception that other people favor something say rich people may be sufficient to make another person favor it. People’s own actions also influence their attitudes such that they adjust to be more supportive of the actions. People’s belief systems even change to align with and support their preferences which at its extreme is a form of denial for which people lack awareness. These two volumes provide authoritative critical surveys of theory and research about attitudes beliefs persuasion and behavior from key authors in these areas. The first volume covers theoretical notions about attitudes the beliefs and behaviors to which they are linked and the degree to which they are held outside of awareness. It also discusses motivational and cultural determinants of attitudes influences of attitudes on behavior and communication and persuasion. The second volume covers applications to measurement behavior prediction and interventions in the areas of cancer HIV substance use diet and exercise as well as in politics intergroup relations aggression migrations advertising accounting education and the environment. | The Handbook of Attitudes Volume 1: Basic Principles 2nd Edition

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W.M.Thackery and the Mediated Text Writing for Periodicals in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

W.M.Thackery and the Mediated Text Writing for Periodicals in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

This title was first published in 2000: Thackeray's minor writings remain caught in a debate about what constitutes literature and whether magazine writing and journalism might be construed as such. This debate was present during the inception of the mass periodical press in the 1830s when Thackeray began his career and forms part of the context of reasoning within and techniques of Thackeray's work. Throughout his career Thackeray was enmeshed in critical arguments about periodicals novels realism and commercialism. He was himself both (and neither) journalist and literary artist and was at once a product of and critical of emerging writing practices. This book argues that an understanding of Thackeray's writings for periodicals and the literary and commercial context of these is central to an understanding of his literary achievement. Focusing principally on the foundational part of his career from 1833-1847 but relating this to the novels particularly Pendennis and The Adventures of Philip and the Cornhill Magazine of the 1860s the book explores Thackeray's ambiguous response to the burgeoning periodical press and considers his negotation and critique of the market-place through a variety of publishing media. | W. M. Thackery and the Mediated Text Writing for Periodicals in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

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Engineering Science

Engineering Science

Engineering Science is a comprehensive textbook suitable for all vocational and pre-degree courses in engineering being fully in line with the latest vocational courses at Level 2 and leading into Level 3. Taking a subject-led approach engineering students will find the essential scientific principles necessary for their studies developed topic by topic. Unlike most textbooks available for this field it goes beyond the core science to include applications in the real world and the mechanical and electrical principles required for the majority of courses. It is supported by numerous worked examples and problems with a complete set of answers. This new edition gives a detailed consideration of the basic arithmetic algebraic and graphical methods needed in engineering courses so that it conforms completely with sections A and B of the BTEC Level 2 unit and it provides the basic tools for the science that follows. A new chapter introduces the basic principles of calculus and more material is given on applications. This includes typical properties of materials and a discussion on the way properties of materials over the ages have changed the basic structures of bridges weightlessness snooker thermal insulation and LEDs as well as buildings with a particular look at the engineering behind the collapse of the World Trade Centre.

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The Routledge Introductory Course in Moroccan Arabic An Introductory Course

The Routledge Introductory Course in Moroccan Arabic An Introductory Course

The Routledge Introductory Course in Moroccan Arabic is ideal for both class-based and independent learners. No prior knowledge of Arabic is required as the course guides you step-by-step through the essentials of the language. Transliteration is used throughout to provide learners with an accurate representation of this spoken language while Arabic script is provided from Part II for those who have prior knowledge of Arabic. Part I introduces the phonology of Moroccan allowing you to recognise and pronounce the sounds unique to Moroccan. The basic grammar of Moroccan is also presented here ensuring students have a solid foundation on which to build their communicative skills. Part II is arranged thematically and equips you with the vocabulary and cultural information needed to communicate effectively in Morocco in a range of common situations. By the end of the course learners will have reached the CEFR A2 level/ACTFL Intermediate-Mid. | The Routledge Introductory Course in Moroccan Arabic An Introductory Course

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Hyperinflation A World History

Hyperinflation A World History

Since 1970s when the world was experiencing an age of inflation a great volume of academic research about hyperinflation has been conducted. However it is also true that parrot-like superficial talks abound without questioning the economic political and social foundations existing underneath the economic phenomenon. Based on research results of contemporary economists media reports and historical works this book will be the most comprehensive narrative of all major events of hyperinflation worldwide from the turn of the first millennium to the mid-2010s. Firstly it gives a brief illustration of the basic concepts of hyperinflation starting with the definitions and price measurement. Then it traces and analyzes all major episodes of hyperinflation that occurred over the past two thousand years or so from the earliest incidence to the four tidal waves in the 20th century and to the three latest episodes in the 21st century. Using basic concepts in modern finance such as indexation and dollarization this book explains why hyperinflation in some countries could explode into astronomical levels while rhythms of hyperinflation in the 20th century world are in resonance of megatrends in world economy and politics. Finally this book underscores the importance of policy making institutional building and international relations in the process of hyperinflation and stabilization. Scholars and students studying money and finance economic history international finance and economics will be attracted by this book. | Hyperinflation A World History

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Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting

Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting

The theme of this book is that light is an inseparable part of architectural design and is intended to provide students of architecture and interior design with a graphic guideline to the fundamental role lighting plays in this process. While simple light sources may be enough to satisfy practical needs the design process must expand beyond basic illumination. The challenge for architects and designers is the creation of luminous environments offering visual interest and a sense of well-being while also meeting basic seeing needs. Technological advances provide opportunities for the lighting designer's creative introduction of light and the visual and psychological perceptions of the illuminated architectural environment. Fundamentals of Architectural Lighting offers a complete comprehensive guide to the basics of lighting design equipping students and practitioners with the tools and ideas they need to master a variety of lighting techniques. The book is extensively illustrated with over 250 illustrations to demonstrate basic principles and procedures. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the fundamentals of integrated lighting for architectural interior spaces.

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Family Therapy An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory

Family Therapy An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory

Family Therapy: An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory is a primer for students professionals and trainees to understand how family therapists conceptualize the problems people bring to therapy utilize basic therapeutic skills to engage clients in the therapeutic process and navigate the predominant models of family therapy. This text walks readers through each of these main areas via a straightforward writing style where they are provided with exercises and questions to help them develop the basic concepts and tools of being a family therapist. Upon finishing this book students will have the foundational skills and knowledge needed to work relationally and systemically with clients. | Family Therapy An Introduction to Process Practice and Theory

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Archaeological Research A Brief Introduction

Archaeological Research A Brief Introduction

The third edition of Archaeological Research introduces the basic methods of archaeological research including data collection analysis and interpretation as well as considering the state of the field today. With new sections on curating archaeological collections and public archaeology the third edition also adds a new chapter on the analysis of metals and glass. This popular concise textbook examines approaches to the archaeological record sampling and research design survey and excavation methods and strategies recordkeeping dating and analysis of archaeological materials and the professional practice of archaeology. Archaeological Research continues to be an excellent text for undergraduate students in basic archaeology courses field methods courses and field schools. | Archaeological Research A Brief Introduction

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Introduction to Neural and Cognitive Modeling 3rd Edition

Introduction to Neural and Cognitive Modeling 3rd Edition

This textbook provides a general introduction to the field of neural networks. Thoroughly revised and updated from the previous editions of 1991 and 2000 the current edition concentrates on networks for modeling brain processes involved in cognitive and behavioral functions. Part one explores the philosophy of modeling and the field’s history starting from the mid-1940s and then discusses past models of associative learning and of short-term memory that provide building blocks for more complex recent models. Part two of the book reviews recent experimental findings in cognitive neuroscience and discusses models of conditioning categorization category learning vision visual attention sequence learning behavioral control decision making reasoning and creativity. The book presents these models both as abstract ideas and through examples and concrete data for specific brain regions. The book includes two appendices to help ground the reader: one reviewing the mathematics used in network modeling and a second reviewing basic neuroscience at both the neuron and brain region level. The book also includes equations practice exercises and thought experiments. | Introduction to Neural and Cognitive Modeling 3rd Edition

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Mass Communication Theories Explaining Origins Processes and Effects

Mass Communication Theories Explaining Origins Processes and Effects

The second edition of this innovative textbook provides a comprehensive overview of mass communication theories as well as their origins and empirical supports in psychology sociology political science and philosophy. Each chapter presents a specific theory describing its basic structure in simple formal terms and providing an accessible summary of the research studies and scholarly writings from which it developed. It breaks each complex theory down into five or six interlinked basic propositions making them easily digestible for students. This new edition includes up-to-date research; improved coverage of all theories presented; expanded treatments of theories such as cultivation theory the spiral of silence and framing; contemporary and social media examples; chapter discussion questions; and informative charts and figures. This textbook serves as an accessible core text for undergraduate and graduate Mass Communication Communication Theory and Communication and Society courses. | Mass Communication Theories Explaining Origins Processes and Effects

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Michael Costa: England's First Conductor The Revolution in Musical Performance in England 1830-1880

Michael Costa: England's First Conductor The Revolution in Musical Performance in England 1830-1880

Among the major changes that swept through the music industry during the mid-nineteenth century one that has received little attention is how musical performances were managed and directed. Yet this was arguably the most radical change of all: from a loose control shared between the violin-leader musical director and maestro al cembalo to a system of tight and unified control under a professional conductor-manager. This process brought with it not only baton conducting in its modern form but also higher standards of training and discipline a new orchestral lay-out and a more focused rehearsal regime. The resulting rise in standards of performance was arguably the greatest achievement of English music in the otherwise rather barren mid-Victorian period. The key figure in this process was Michael Costa who built for himself unprecedented contractual powers and used his awesome personal authority to impose reform on the three main institutions of mid-Victorian music: the opera houses the Philharmonic and the Sacred Harmonic Society. He was a central figure in the battles between the two rival opera houses between the Philharmonic and the New Philharmonic and between the venerable Ancient Concerts and the mass festival events of the Sacred Harmonic Society. Costa’s uniquely powerful position in the operatic symphonic and choral world and the rapidity with which he was forgotten after his death provide a fascinating insight into the politics and changing aesthetics of the Victorian musical world. | Michael Costa: England's First Conductor The Revolution in Musical Performance in England 1830-1880

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An Introduction to Electrical Science

An Introduction to Electrical Science

Heavily updated and expanded this second edition of Adrian Waygood’s textbook provides an indispensable introduction to the science behind electrical engineering. While fully matched to the electrical science requirements of the 2330 levels 2 and 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds (Electrical Installation) the main purpose of this book is to develop an easy understanding of the how and why within each topic. It is aimed at those starting careers in electricity and electronics as well as any hobbyists with an array of new material to reflect changes in the industry. New chapters include: Electrical drawings Practical resistors Measuring instruments Basic motor action Practical capacitors Basic transformer theory The electricity supply industry …and more The author details the historical context of each main principle and offers a wealth of examples images and diagrams all whilst maintaining his signature conversational and accessible style. There is also a companion website with interactive multiple choice quizzes for each chapter and more at www. routledge. com/cw/waygood | An Introduction to Electrical Science

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