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Information: A Historical Companion
By Ann Blair, et al.. 2021
A landmark history that traces the creation, management, and sharing of information through six centuriesThanks to modern technological advances, we…
now enjoy seemingly unlimited access to information. Yet how did information become so central to our everyday lives, and how did its processing and storage make our data-driven era possible? This volume is the first to consider these questions in comprehensive detail, tracing the global emergence of information practices, technologies, and more, from the premodern era to the present. With entries spanning archivists to algorithms and scribes to surveilling, this is the ultimate reference on how information has shaped and been shaped by societies.Written by an international team of experts, the book's inspired and original long- and short-form contributions reconstruct the rise of human approaches to creating, managing, and sharing facts and knowledge. Thirteen full-length chapters discuss the role of information in pivotal epochs and regions, with chief emphasis on Europe and North America, but also substantive treatment of other parts of the world as well as current global interconnections. More than 100 alphabetical entries follow, focusing on specific tools, methods, and concepts—from ancient coins to the office memo, and censorship to plagiarism. The result is a wide-ranging, deeply immersive collection that will appeal to anyone drawn to the story behind our modern mania for an informed existence.Tells the story of information’s rise from 1450 through to todayCovers a range of eras and regions, including the medieval Islamic world, late imperial East Asia, early modern and modern Europe, and modern North AmericaIncludes 100 concise articles on wide-ranging topics:Concepts: data, intellectual property, privacyFormats and genres: books, databases, maps, newspapers, scrolls and rolls, social mediaPeople: archivists, diplomats and spies, readers, secretaries, teachersPractices: censorship, forecasting, learning, political reporting, translatingProcesses: digitization, quantification, storage and searchSystems: bureaucracy, platforms, telecommunicationsTechnologies: cameras, computers, lithographyProvides an informative glossary, suggested further reading (a short bibliography accompanies each entry), and a detailed indexWritten by an international team of notable contributors, including Jeremy Adelman, Lorraine Daston, Devin Fitzgerald, John-Paul Ghobrial, Lisa Gitelman, Earle Havens, Randolph C. Head, Niv Horesh, Sarah Igo, Richard R. John, Lauren Kassell, Pamela Long, Erin McGuirl, David McKitterick, Elias Muhanna, Thomas S. Mullaney, Carla Nappi, Craig Robertson, Daniel Rosenberg, Neil Safier, Haun Saussy, Will Slauter, Jacob Soll, Heidi Tworek, Siva Vaidhyanathan, Alexandra Walsham, and many more.Junk Science Judo: Self Defense Against Health Scares And Scams
By Steven J. Milloy. 2001
Milloy offers a mixed bag to mainstream readers: At the same time that he educates about the manipulation of science…
by special interests hoping to attract money and mindshare to their causes, he also manages to thrust on readers his own personal agenda, which tends to demonize all consumer and enDaar is niks om te betaal nie! KRY DIT ALLES VERNIET ...
By Bernard Levine. 2021
VERGOED JOUSELF MET TONNE GRATIS GESKENKE VANDAG! Neem alles wat jy wil ... dit is alles verniet! Jy sal jou…
oë nie glo wat jy alles verniet kan kry nie. Hierdie boek loop oor van fantastiese gratis geskenke vir jou. Jy sal alles hier vind, van gratis meubels, gratis koffie en tee sowel as gratis klere en daar is selfs waardevolle beroemde handtekeninge, komplimentêre muurpapier, speelgoed vir niks, klere op die huis insluitende gratis tuin plante en bome, digitale kameras asook gratis verf! ... Plus, plus, vele meer en wonderlike gratis geskenke vir jou! Die waarde van al hierdie gratis weggee produkte is duisende dollars werd ... en ja, dit is alles joune ... absoluut gratis sonder enige koste ... daar is niks om te betaal nie ... neem dit alles, geniet dit! Hierdie boek sal 'n glimlag op jou gesig sit en jou baie gelukkig maak.Biggest Secrets: More Uncensored Truth About All Sorts of Stuff You Are Never Supposed to Know
By William Poundstone. 1993
From the author of the mega-selling Big Secrets comes the equally entertaining sequel which unveils the truth about all sorts…
of things you are never supposed to know. The recipe for Mrs. Fields Cookies. . . What backward messages on records are really trying to tell you. . . Frank Sinatra's real age. . . Why you can't counterfeit a lottery ticket. . . Barbra Streisand's blue movie. . . The other Boy Scout rituals. . . Ingmar Bergman's soap commercials. . . The formula for Play-Doh. . . and more.Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2021
By David Lowe. 2021
Supplementary Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement Content Available. See inside first page/back cover of the book for access details. Maintain…
your understanding of the rules governing road transport operators in the UK, Ireland and Europe to ensure the safe and legal operation of your fleet.Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2021 is the complete guide to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK, Ireland and the EU's road transport operators. Written and designed for transport managers, fleet operators, owner-driver hauliers and those working in the sector, this book contains all the relevant and technical detail required to run a compliant, safe and efficient transport operation.Now in its 51st edition Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2021 remains an essential resource to stay informed on the most pressing issues facing the transport industry. It covers all aspects relating to goods vehicles and their operators from vehicle registration, maintenance and load management (including abnormal and dangerous loads) to professional competence, operator training and driver testing. Road traffic law is explained alongside how to ensure safety on the road and at work. Meeting operating standards, keeping up to date with the latest industry changes and complying with the law, all while running sustainable transport operations, has never been simpler with the help of this guide.Hachette Children''s Yearbook & Infopedia 2021
By Hachette India. 2020
12th UPDATED EDITION! A power-packed GK, current affairs and reference book! If you want a fact-finder, if you are looking…
to expand your general knowledge, if you are looking for a ready reckoner of must-know information and if you want to know what in the world is going on... then this book is indispensable for you. Every annual edition of the Hachette Children’s Yearbook & Infopedia offers you carefully culled news, general knowledge, current affairs, fascinating facts and loads more on your favourite focus points. With well-researched and updated content and data presented in a reader-friendly way, this book is the essential companion for every smart student who wants to get ahead and stay ahead. PLUS: FACTS AND STATS ON INDIA AND EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD! What You Will Find Inside: News Highlights from India and around the World; People Who Made Headlines; Inside the Earth; Environment News; Out There in Space; History Timelines; Science Basics; Literature Info; Sports Spotlights; Superlatives: India and World; The Year Ahead; Anniversaries and Days to Remember; Awards and Prizes & and More! DON’T MISS THE COVID-19 ROUND-UP; 45 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE PANDEMIC; A BRIEF HISTORY OF EPIDEMICS; A TIMELINE OF VACCINES; A COVIDICTIONARYGlossary of the Petroleum Industry: English/Spanish & Spanish/English, 4th Edition
By M. Dolores-Proubasta. 2005
Encompassing more than 20,000 terms, the fourth edition of this best-seller is updated by 20% and draws heavily from the…
editorial contents of Oil & Gas Journal Latinoamerica, as a source of new technical terminology and of the local usage in different Spanish-speaking countries. Included are many new technical and general words, phrases, and abbreviations used in oil and gas exploration, drilling, logging, completion, reservoir engineering, and production. There is a considerable increase in geologic, geophysical, commercial, computer, and legal terminology. Ancillary fields such as electricity, navigation, construction, and ecology are also expanded.Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers): Good Advice for Good Writing
By Benjamin Dreyer. 2021
Adapted from the New York Times bestseller by Random House's longtime copy chief, this informative and witty guide to writing…
and grammar, written especially for a younger audience, entertains as well as instructs.Full of advice, insider wisdom, and fascinating facts, this book will prove to be invaluable to anyone who wants to be confident in their writing skills, or anyone who enjoys the power of language. Explored throughout are the mysteries of using punctuation, word choice decisions, and more, presented in a clear, concise and accessible manner made fun!Praise for the New York Times bestseller DREYER'S ENGLISH: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and StyleNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY O: The Oprah Magazine,Paste, and Shelf Awareness"Essential (and delightful!)" --People"Playful, smart, self-conscious, and personal . . . One encounters wisdom and good sense on nearly every page." --The Wall Street Journal"Destined to become a classic." --The Millions"Dreyer can help you . . . with tips on punctuation and spelling. . . . Even better: He'll entertain you while he's at it." --NewsdayFutura-isms (ISMs)
By Futura. 2021
A collection of fascinating quotations from the legendary artist and graffiti pioneerFutura is a living legend—a world-renowned painter, designer, and…
photographer who was a pioneer of graffiti art and New York City’s “subway school.” His radical abstract work in the street and on canvas established him as a central figure in an important art movement that included Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Rammellzee, Lee Quiñones, and Dondi White. Futura-isms is a collection of essential quotations from this fascinating artist. Gathered from four decades of interviews and panel discussions, this memorable selection illuminates Futura’s thoughts on legal and illegal art, his influences, fellow artists, and the past, present, and future. He also offers colorful memories of his adventurous life—growing up in New York City, serving in the Navy, touring with The Clash—and reflects on how his experiences have shaped his art.Select quotations from the book:“Graffiti was a way for me to exist. I wanted the world to know my name. I wanted to be somebody.”“The essence of what graffiti is . . . is creating this identity and taking it to the public.”“My whole life, I think, I’ve been a nomad.”“I was always at home in the subway system.”“People say, ‘Let’s play within the rules.’ I say, ‘No—let’s break the rules a little bit.’”How to Date Your Wardrobe: And Other Ways to Revive, Revitalize, and Reinvigorate Your Style
By Heather Newberger. 2021
In a culture inundated by personal branding, a fashion stylist and creative consultant offers invaluable lessons, tips, and advice, to…
help you define your personal style in a whole new way, by enhancing not just how you look, but how you feel. These three seemingly simple precepts are at the heart of this sleek and uplifting guide to reclaiming your personal style. Throw away all those old tired rules, Heather Newberger says. Forget outmoded advice like dressing for your body shape or that a brand name is always better. In How to Date Your Wardrobe, Heather teaches you how to build a closet that reveals who you are. Too many people dress for a role instead of themselves and often invest in pieces they rarely wear. Following her advice, you’ll learn to define what you like and be able to choose clothing and accessories that express the best parts of your inner self. Heather shows, that no matter your gender identity or age, you can change your reflection. Best of all, you’ll find new ways to love every piece of clothing you own. How to Date Your Wardrobe includes 30 eye-catching illustrations from Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell, whose art has appeared in numerous media outlets, including The New Yorker and the New York Times.Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India
By Knut A. Jacobsen. 2016
India is the second largest country in the world with regard to population, the world’s largest democracy and by far…
the largest country in South Asia, and one of the most diverse and pluralistic nations in the world in terms of official languages, cultures, religions and social identities. Indians have for centuries exchanged ideas with other cultures globally and some traditions have been transformed in those transnational and transcultural encounters and become successful innovations with an extraordinary global popularity. India is an emerging global power in terms of economy, but in spite of India’s impressive economic growth over the last decades, some of the most serious problems of Indian society such as poverty, repression of women, inequality both in terms of living conditions and of opportunities such as access to education, employment, and the economic resources of the state persist and do not seem to go away. This Handbook contains chapters by the field’s foremost scholars dealing with fundamental issues in India’s current cultural and social transformation and concentrates on India as it emerged after the economic reforms and the new economic policy of the 1980s and 1990s and as it develops in the twenty-first century. Following an introduction by the editor, the book is divided into five parts: Part I: Foundation Part II: India and the world Part III: Society, class, caste and gender Part IV: Religion and diversity Part V: Cultural change and innovations Exploring the cultural changes and innovations relating a number of contexts in contemporary India, this Handbook is essential reading for students and scholars interested in Indian and South Asian culture, politics and society.The definitive A-Z reference guide to essential aromatherapy oils. Aromatherapy expert Julia Lawless shares her extensive knowledge in this detailed…
and systematic survey of more than 190 essential aromatherapy oils. From commonly used oils such as lavender and tea tree oils to the more obscure oils including deertounge, oakmoss, cananga, and angelica, The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils offers a wide variety of uses and cures for everything from wrinkles to kidney stones.Complementary Methods for Research in Education
By Richard M. Jaeger. 1997
This volume, by 10 leading authorities in the field of educational research, provides instructional materials for graduate students and beginning…
professionals. It contains a balanced presentation of the wide variety of approaches that can be used to explore problems in education.La revolución interior
By Andrea Cuellar B.. 2021
¿Has tenido ganas de abandonar el lugar en el que te encuentras porque siente sientes que no estás haciendo tu…
propia vida? ¿Has sentido que hay algo dentro de ti que quisieras expresar, pero no sabes de qué se trata ni cómo hacerlo? La revolución interior es un camino de transformación personal a través del cual podrás reconocer tu esencia, escondida detrás de los parámetros, dogmas, paradigmas y mandatos que has recibido y que han definido tu realidad desde muy temprano en tu vida. Es esa consciencia que nos ayuda a recordar que cada uno es el maestro de su propia vida y que en el interior de cada uno habitan todas las herramientas, la sabiduría yla energía suficientes para transitar el camino del alma y reconocer nuestra divinidad. A través de este libro, la terapeuta integral Andrea Cuéllar B. te acompañará a reconocer las decisiones esenciales a las que necesitas abrirte para vivir tu propia revolución interior y te enseñará cómo llevarlas a la acción a través del trabajo con cristales y otros elementos naturales, así como del reconocimiento de tu magia personal. La revolución interior cuenta, además, con una guía práctica completa de rituales y ejercicios especiales paracrear tu propio manual de vida, reconocer tus dones, tu magia y manifestar tu propia realidad.The history of life on earth is largely reconstructed from time-averaged accumulations of fossils. A glimpse at ecologic-time attributes and…
processes is relatively rare. However, the time-sensitive and predictability of echinoderm disarticulation makes them model organisms to determine post-mortem transportation and allows recognition of ecological-time data within paleocommunity accumulations. Unlike many other fossil groups, this has allowed research on many aspects of echinoderms and their paleocommunities, such as the distribution of soft tissues, assessment of the amount of fossil transportation prior to burial, determination of intraspecific variation, paleocommunity composition, estimation of relative abundance of taxa in paleocommunities, determination of attributes of niche differentiation, etc. Crinoids and echinoids have received the most amount of taphonomic research, and the patterns present in these two groups can be used to develop a more thorough understanding of all echinoderm clades.Hidden Wonders: The Subtle Dialogue Between Physics and Elegance
By Etienne Guyon, Jose Bico, Etienne Reyssat, Benoit Roman. 2020
The hidden elegance in everyday objects and physical mechanisms, from crumpled paper to sandcastles.Hidden Wonders focuses on the objects that…
populate our everyday life--crumpled paper, woven fabric, a sand pile--but looks at them with a physicist's eye, revealing a hidden elegance in mundane physical mechanisms. In six chapters--Builders, Creating Shapes, Building with Threads, From Sand to Glass, Matter in Motion, and Fractures--the authors present brief stories, set in locales ranging from the Eiffel Tower to a sandcastle, that illustrate the little wonders hidden in the ordinary. A simple experiment that readers can perform at home concludes each story. More than 200 illustrations bring the stories to life.Research Methods for Environmental Studies: A Social Science Approach
By Mark Kanazawa. 2018
The methodological needs of environmental studies are unique in the breadth of research questions that can be posed, calling for…
a textbook that covers a broad swath of approaches to conducting research with potentially many different kinds of evidence. Written specifically for social science-based research into the environment, this book covers the best-practice research methods most commonly used to study the environment and its connections to societal and economic activities and objectives. Over five key parts, Kanazawa introduces quantitative and qualitative approaches, mixed methods, and the special requirements of interdisciplinary research, emphasizing that methodological practice should be tailored to the specific needs of the project. Within these parts, detailed coverage is provided on key topics including the identification of a research project; spatial analysis; ethnography approaches; interview technique; and ethical issues in environmental research. Drawing on a variety of extended examples to encourage problem-based learning and fully addressing the challenges associated with interdisciplinary investigation, this book will be an essential resource for students embarking on courses exploring research methods in environmental studies.Rose Cottage Chronicles: Civil War Letters of the Bryant-Stephens Families of North Florida
By Arch Frederic Blakey, Ann Smith Lainhart, Winston Bryant Stephens. 1998
This is a collection of letters and diary entries from the correspondence and papers of the Bryant-Stevens family of north…
Florida during the civil war. These letters and diaries provide a unique glimpse into the lives of the people of north Florida during this turbulent time.The Big Book Of Words You Should Know To Sound Smart
By Robert W. Bly. 2016
The ultimate word book for aspiring intellectuals!The most compendious collection of words for aspiring scholars, this book helps you hold…
your own in intellectual discourse. Featuring 2,400 sophisticated, obscure, and obtuse terms, each page provides you with the definitions you need to know to lock academic horns with the clerisy. From antebellum and eleemosynary to impasto and putative, you will quickly master hundreds of erudite phrases that will improve your conversational elegance.Complete with definitions and sample sentences for each entry, The Big Book of Words You Should Know to Sound Smart will elevate your lexicon as you impress the susurration out of the perfervid hoi polloi.Ten Garments Every Man Should Own: A Practical Guide to Building a Permanent Wardrobe
By Pedro Mendes. 2020
An accessible field guide to classic menswear and creating your own conscious closet.Dressing well matters and it is easily within…
the grasp of any man, no matter his age or budget. The problem today is that many men don’t know where to turn for help in building a wardrobe.Ten Garments Every Man Should Own is a practical and entertaining guide to dressing better by building a classic, sustainable, and ethically minded wardrobe, focused on quality garments. Each chapter covers an essential piece: shirt, jacket, hat, leather shoes, and more. Cutting through the clutter of online “experts” and fashion magazines, this book reveals the truth about what really makes a garment worth investing in and owning — how it is made, how it fits, and how it makes a man look.