Title:
How markets fail : the logic of economic calamities / John Cassidy.
Author:
Cassidy, John, 1963-
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-370) and index.
Warnings ignored -- The invisible hand -- Prices as signals -- Perfect markets -- Proof positive? -- The evangelist -- Efficient markets -- Lucasian economics -- "The prof and the polar bears" -- A taxonomy of failure -- The prisoner's dilemma -- The market for lemons -- The beauty contest -- The rational herd -- Enter the pyschologists -- The irrational herd -- Ponzi finance -- The fountainhead -- The housing boom -- Subprime delusions -- TK -- TK.
John Cassidy describes the rising influence of what he calls utopian economics--thinking that is blind to how real people act and that denies the many ways an unregulated free market can produce disastrous unintended consequences. He then looks to the leading edge of economic theory, including behavioral economics, to offer a new understanding of the economy--one that casts aside the old assumption that people and firms make decisions purely on the basis of rational self-interest.
Publisher:
Farrar, Straus and Giroux,
Publication Place:
New York :
ISBN:
9780374173203
0374173206
Subject:
Financial crises.
Stock exchanges.
Monetary policy.
Banks and banking.
Edition:
1st ed.
Contents:
Warnings ignored -- The invisible hand -- Prices as signals -- Perfect markets -- Proof positive? -- The evangelist -- Efficient markets -- Lucasian economics -- "The prof and the polar bears" -- A taxonomy of failure -- The prisoner's dilemma -- The market for lemons -- The beauty contest -- The rational herd -- Enter the pyschologists -- The irrational herd -- Ponzi finance -- The fountainhead -- The housing boom -- Subprime delusions -- TK -- TK.
Physical Description:
viii, 390 p. ;
Electronic Location:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&doc_number=018881154&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
Publication Date:
2009.
Title:
How Mechanics Shaped the Modern World by David H. Allen.
Author:
Allen, David H. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Mechanics and Our Ancestors -- The Greeks -- The Romans -- Mechanics in the Middle Ages -- The Artistic Renaissance -- Finding Our Way -- Mechanics Reborn -- Music and Measuring -- Continua, Art and Structures -- Weather -- Life Cycles -- The Quality of Our Lives -- Mechanics Today -- The Future of Mechanics.
This unique book presents a nontechnical view of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day. The impact of mechanics on the evolution of a variety of subjects is vividly illustrated, including astronomy, geology, astrophysics, anthropology, archeology, ancient history, Renaissance art, music, meteorology, modern structural engineering, mathematics, medicine, warfare, and sports. While enormous in scope, the subject matter is covered (with ample photographic support) at a level designed to capture the interest of both the learned and the curious. The book concludes with a creative and thoughtful examination of the current state of mechanics and possibilities for the future of mechanics. This book also: Presents an offbeat, nontechnical chronology of the history of mechanics, from the Big Bang to present day Lays out a complicated scientific subject in a rapid-fire narrative that is both interesting and informative for the non-specialist reader Covers subjects ranging from Egyptian civilization, music and musical instruments, art, and climate dynamics and demonstrates how their evolution both impacted and was impacted by humankind's understanding of mechanics Thoughtfully examines the current state of mechanics and possibilities for future research and innovation.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319017013
Subject:
Engineering.
History.
Mechanics.
Mechanics, Applied.
Engineering.
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.
History of Science.
Mechanics.
Contents:
Mechanics and Our Ancestors -- The Greeks -- The Romans -- Mechanics in the Middle Ages -- The Artistic Renaissance -- Finding Our Way -- Mechanics Reborn -- Music and Measuring -- Continua, Art and Structures -- Weather -- Life Cycles -- The Quality of Our Lives -- Mechanics Today -- The Future of Mechanics.
Physical Description:
XXI, 396 p. 381 illus., 95 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01701-3
Publication Date:
2014.
Title:
How Nature Works Complexity in Interdisciplinary Research and Applications / edited by Ivan Zelinka, Ali Sanayei, Hector Zenil, Otto E. Rössler.
Emergence, Complexity and Computation,
Emergence, Complexity and Computation,
Author:
Zelinka, Ivan. editor.
Sanayei, Ali. editor.
Zenil, Hector. editor.
Rössler, Otto E. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Complexity Decomplexified: A List of 200+ Results Encountered over 55 Years -- The Cause of Complexity in Nature: An Analytical and Computational Approach -- Complexity Fits the Fittest -- Rugged Landscapes and Timescale Distributions in Complex Systems -- Structural Complexity of Vortex Flows by Diagram Analysis and Knot Polynomials -- Two Conceptual Models for Aspects of Complex Systems Behavior -- Toward a Computational Model of Complex Human Systems Dynamics -- Stochastic Complexity Analysis in Synthetic Biology -- Automatic Computation of Crossing Point Numbers within Orthogonal Interpolation Line-Graphs -- Computational Tactic to Retrieve a Complex Seismic Structure of the Hydrocarbon Model -- Controlling Complexity -- Influence of Chaotic Dynamics on the Performance of Differential Evolution Algorithm.
This book is based on the outcome of the “2012 Interdisciplinary Symposium on Complex Systems” held at the island of Kos. The book consists of 12 selected papers of the symposium starting with a comprehensive overview and classification of complexity problems, continuing by chapters about complexity, its observation, modeling and its applications to solving various problems including real-life applications. More exactly, readers will have an encounter with the structural complexity of vortex flows, the use of chaotic dynamics within evolutionary algorithms, complexity in synthetic biology, types of complexity hidden inside evolutionary dynamics and possible controlling methods, complexity of rugged landscapes, and more. All selected papers represent innovative ideas, philosophical overviews and state-of-the-art discussions on aspects of complexity. The book will be useful as instructional material for senior undergraduate and entry-level graduate students in computer science, physics, applied mathematics and engineering-type work in the area of complexity. The book will also be valuable as a resource of knowledge for practitioners who want to apply complexity to solve real-life problems in their own challenging applications. The authors and editors hope that readers will be inspired to do their own experiments and simulations, based on information reported in this book, thereby moving beyond the scope of the book.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Heidelberg :
ISBN:
9783319002545
Subject:
Engineering.
Physics.
Complexity, Computational.
Engineering.
Complexity.
Complex Networks.
Series:
Emergence, Complexity and Computation, 5
Emergence, Complexity and Computation, 5
Contents:
Complexity Decomplexified: A List of 200+ Results Encountered over 55 Years -- The Cause of Complexity in Nature: An Analytical and Computational Approach -- Complexity Fits the Fittest -- Rugged Landscapes and Timescale Distributions in Complex Systems -- Structural Complexity of Vortex Flows by Diagram Analysis and Knot Polynomials -- Two Conceptual Models for Aspects of Complex Systems Behavior -- Toward a Computational Model of Complex Human Systems Dynamics -- Stochastic Complexity Analysis in Synthetic Biology -- Automatic Computation of Crossing Point Numbers within Orthogonal Interpolation Line-Graphs -- Computational Tactic to Retrieve a Complex Seismic Structure of the Hydrocarbon Model -- Controlling Complexity -- Influence of Chaotic Dynamics on the Performance of Differential Evolution Algorithm.
Physical Description:
VIII, 290 p. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00254-5
Publication Date:
2014.
Title:
How organizations learn : investigate, identify, institutionalize / Patrick L. Townsend, Joan E. Gebhardt.
Management library
Management library.
Author:
Townsend, Patrick L.
Gebhardt, Joan E.
Gebhardt, Joan E.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Jumping-off point for learning -- Investigate and identify: after-action reviews -- Spreading leadership skills -- Training the indispensable participant -- Getting to the nitty-gritty -- After-action reviews from a civilian perspective -- How the Army CALLs for help -- A new learning cycle -- AARs: spreading the word -- Exploring the depths of knowledge -- Choosing success.
Publisher:
Financial World,
Publication Place:
Canterbury :
ISBN:
0852975880
9780852975886
8522975880
Subject:
Organizational learning.
Organizational learning.
Cambio organizacional.
Series:
Management library
Management library.
Contents:
Jumping-off point for learning -- Investigate and identify: after-action reviews -- Spreading leadership skills -- Training the indispensable participant -- Getting to the nitty-gritty -- After-action reviews from a civilian perspective -- How the Army CALLs for help -- A new learning cycle -- AARs: spreading the word -- Exploring the depths of knowledge -- Choosing success.
Physical Description:
vi, 98 pages : illustrations ;
Publication Date:
2001.
Title:
How p-s a p-m mean ? : an introduction fo literature/ By John Ciardi.
Author:
Ciardi, John, 1916-
General Notes:
“Originally published ... as one section of a collaborative volume entitled Introduction to literature.“, “Originally published ... as one section of a collaborative volume entitled Introduction to literature.“
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin,
Publication Place:
Boston:
Physical Description:
663-1028 p.
Publication Date:
1959.
Title:
How Parents Deal with the Education of their Child on the Autism Spectrum The Stories and Research They Don’t and Won’t Tell You / by Jasmine McDonald.
Studies in Inclusive Education
Studies in Inclusive Education
Author:
McDonald, Jasmine. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Powerful moral, social justice and political arguments have convinced parents that it is their democratic right to place their children on the autism spectrum into mainstream educational environments so that their children may eventually take up their rightful place in a mainstream adult life. But what is really happening for some of these parents when they try to gain and maintain an appropriate education for their child in these mainstream contexts and beyond? What is the educational experience like for these families who are in the midst of this generational change from historical exclusion to inclusion? Current research indicates that while islands of excellent mainstream inclusive practice do exist the educational experience for many students on the autism spectrum can often be one of hostility, inconsistency and unreliability. Without appropriate understanding of best practice educational methods, these students can present an inordinate educational challenge to both parents and educators alike. How do parents deal with such complex educational profiles? How do they continue to maximize their children’s development over time? What are the barriers that hinder their quest? What are the facilitators that help their quest? To answer these questions, this book provides an in-depth, recent examination of the real life journeys of families who attempted to gain an appropriate education for their children on the autism spectrum including the areas of diagnosis, early intervention, mainstream schooling, home education, segregated schooling and transition to work and further study. Jasmine McDonald BA DipEd MSpecEd (Hons) PhD, is affiliated with the Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia. Her current work includes trialling a peer-to-peer mentoring program for tertiary students on the autism spectrum. This program runs at Curtin University in Western Australia and will be replicated and evaluated at the University of Western Australia. The results will eventually be shared through the Australian Government Autism Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) website (http://www.autismcrc.com.au/).
Publisher:
SensePublishers : Imprint: SensePublishers,
Publication Place:
Rotterdam :
ISBN:
9789462097827
Subject:
Education.
Education.
Education, general.
Series:
Studies in Inclusive Education
Studies in Inclusive Education
Physical Description:
XIV, 271 p. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-782-7
Publication Date:
2014.
Title:
Sauver les mythes. English
How philosophers saved myths allegorical interpretation and classical mythology / Luc Brisson ; translated by Catherine Tihanyi.
Author:
Brisson, Luc.
ebrary, Inc.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-199) and index.
Muthos and philosophia -- Plato's attitude toward myth -- Aristotle and the beginnings of allegorical exegesis -- Stoics, Epicureans, and the New Academy -- Pythagoreanism and Platonism -- The Neoplatonic Athens school -- Byzantium and the pagan myths -- The Western Middle Ages -- The Renaissance.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Publisher:
University of Chicago Press,
Publication Place:
Chicago :
ISBN:
0226075354 (alk. paper)
Subject:
Mythology, Classical.
Allegory.
Philosophy -- History.
Electronic books.
Contents:
Muthos and philosophia -- Plato's attitude toward myth -- Aristotle and the beginnings of allegorical exegesis -- Stoics, Epicureans, and the New Academy -- Pythagoreanism and Platonism -- The Neoplatonic Athens school -- Byzantium and the pagan myths -- The Western Middle Ages -- The Renaissance.
Physical Description:
xiv, 206 p.
Electronic Location:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/excellence/Doc?id=10265886
Publication Date:
2004.
Title:
Dying on the vine how phylloxera transformed wine / George Gale. How phylloxera transformed wine
How phylloxera transformed wine How phylloxera transformed wine
Author:
Gale, George, 1943-
ebrary, Inc.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
All your vines are fatally condemned to disappear, monsieur -- La defense: sand, submersion, and sulfiding -- La reconstitution -- The underground battle: grafting on American rootstock -- Phylloxera makes the European grand tour -- The bug goes south: new venues, same story -- The old Americans, or how the fox conquered Europe -- Phylloxera breaks out (twice) in California.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2011. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Publisher:
University of California Press,
Publication Place:
Berkeley :
ISBN:
9780520265486 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780520948853 (e-book)
Subject:
Grapes -- Diseases and pests -- History -- 19th century.
Grapes -- Diseases and pests -- History -- 20th century.
Phylloxera.
Electronic books.
Contents:
All your vines are fatally condemned to disappear, monsieur -- La defense: sand, submersion, and sulfiding -- La reconstitution -- The underground battle: grafting on American rootstock -- Phylloxera makes the European grand tour -- The bug goes south: new venues, same story -- The old Americans, or how the fox conquered Europe -- Phylloxera breaks out (twice) in California.
Physical Description:
ix, 323 p. : ill., ports.
Electronic Location:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/excellence/Doc?id=10470348
Publication Date:
c2011.
Title:
Rural science for tropical schools /.
Healthy soil.
How plants live.
Author:
Greensill, T. M.
General Notes:
Book 1: Healthy soil. -- Book 2: How plants live.
Publisher:
(Evans Bros),
Publication Place:
London , England:
Edition:
First published .
Contents:
Book 1: Healthy soil. -- Book 2: How plants live.
Physical Description:
47 page
Publication Date:
1959.
Title:
How Pop Culture Shapes the Stages of a Woman’s Life From Toddlers-in-Tiaras to Cougars-on-the-Prowl / by Melissa Ames, Sarah Burcon.
Author:
Ames, Melissa. author.
Burcon, Sarah. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Contemporary popular culture has created a slew of stereotypical roles for girls and women to (willingly or not) play throughout their lives: The Princess, the Nymphette, the Diva, the Single Girl, the Bridezilla, the Tiger Mother, the M.I.L.F, the Cougar, and more. In this book Ames and Burcon investigate the role of cultural texts in gender socialization at specific pre-scripted stages of a woman's life (from girls to the "golden girls") and how that instruction compounds over time. By studying various texts (toys, magazines, blogs, tweets, television shows, Hollywood films, novels, and self-help books) they argue that popular culture exists as a type of funhouse mirror constantly distorting the real world conditions that exist for women, magnifying the gendered expectations they face. Despite the many problematic, conflicting messages women receive throughout their lives, this book also showcases the ways such messages are resisted, allowing women to move past the blurry reality they broadcast and toward, hopefully, gender equality.
Publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan,
Publication Place:
London :
ISBN:
9781137566188
Subject:
Science.
Science.
Science, general.
Physical Description:
XII, 291 p. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-137-56618-8
Publication Date:
2016.
Title:
How professors think inside the curious world of academic judgment / Michèle Lamont.
Author:
Lamont, Michèle, 1957-
ebrary, Inc.
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-315) and index.
Opening the black box of peer review -- How panels work -- On disciplinary cultures -- Pragmatic fairness : customary rules of deliberation -- Recognizing various kinds of excellence -- Considering interdisciplinarity and diversity -- Implications in the United States and abroad.
Judging quality isn't robotically rational; it's emotional, cognitive, and social, too. Yet most academics' self-respect is rooted in their ability to analyze complexity and recognize quality, in order to come to the fairest decisions about that elusive god, "excellence." In How Professors Think, Lamont aims to illuminate the confidential process of evaluation and to push the gatekeepers to both better understand and perform their role. --from publisher description.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
Publisher:
Harvard University Press,
Publication Place:
Cambridge, Mass. :
ISBN:
9780674032668 (cloth : alk. paper)
0674032667 (cloth : alk. paper)
Subject:
College teachers -- Rating of.
Peer review.
Teacher effectiveness.
Portfolios in education.
Electronic books.
Contents:
Opening the black box of peer review -- How panels work -- On disciplinary cultures -- Pragmatic fairness : customary rules of deliberation -- Recognizing various kinds of excellence -- Considering interdisciplinarity and diversity -- Implications in the United States and abroad.
Physical Description:
330 p.
Electronic Location:
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/excellence/Doc?id=10399446
Publication Date:
2009.
Title:
How proteins work / Mike Williamson.
Author:
Williamson, Michael P., 1957-
General Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Protein structure and evolution -- Protein domains -- Oligomers -- Protein interactions in vivo -- How enzymes work -- Protein flexibility and dynamics -- How proteins make things move -- How proteins transmit signals -- Protein complexes : molecular machines -- Multi-enzyme complexes -- Techniques for studying proteins.
Publisher:
Garland Science,
Publication Place:
New York :
ISBN:
9780815344469
Subject:
Proteins.
Proteins -- Analysis.
Biochemistry.
Biophysics.
Contents:
Protein structure and evolution -- Protein domains -- Oligomers -- Protein interactions in vivo -- How enzymes work -- Protein flexibility and dynamics -- How proteins make things move -- How proteins transmit signals -- Protein complexes : molecular machines -- Multi-enzyme complexes -- Techniques for studying proteins.
Physical Description:
xv, 464 p. : col. ill. ;
Publication Date:
c2012.
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