Rethinking Explanation [Repost]
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The CNN Effect in Action: How the News Media Pushed the West Toward War in Kosovo [Repost]
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Henry N. Pollack, “Uncertain Science … Uncertain World” Publisher: Cambridge University Press | ISBN: 0521781884 | edition 2003 | PDF | 256 pages | 11.6 mb Scientific uncertainty puzzles many people. The confusion arises when scientists have more than one answer, and disagree among themselves. By acquainting readers with the ways that uncertainty arises in science, how scientists accommodate and make use of uncertainty, and how they reach conclusions in the face of uncertainty, this book enables them to confidently evaluate uncertainty from their own perspectives, in terms of their experiences.
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This is a full and authoritative account of the history of private banking, beginning with its development in conjunction with the world markets served by and centred on a few European cities, notably Amsterdam and London. These banks were usually partnerships, a form of organization which persisted as the role of private banking changed in response to the political and economic transformations of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It was in this period, and the succeeding Golden Age of private banking from 1815 to the 1870s, that many of the great names this book treats rose to fame: Baring, Rothschild, Mallet and Hottinger became synonymous with wealth and economic power, as German, French and the remarkably long-lasting Geneva banks flourished and expanded. The last parts of this study detail the way in which private banking adapted to the age of the corporate economy from the 1870s to the 1930s, the decline during and after the Great Depression and the post-war renaissance. It concludes with an appraisal of the causes and consequences of the modern expansion of private banking: no longer the exclusive preserve of partnerships, the management of investment portfolios of wealthy individuals and institutions is now a major concern of international joint-stock banks. Download ebook: The World of Private Banking If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Electronic Devices (CONVENTIONAL CURRENT VERSION), Ninth Edition, provides a solid foundation in basic analog electronics and a thorough introduction to analog integrated circuits and programmable devices. The text identifies the circuits and components within a system, helping students see how the circuit relates to the overall system function. Full-color photos and illustrations and easy-to-follow worked examples support the text’s strong emphasis on real-world application and troubleshooting. Updated throughout, the ninth edition features new GreenTech Applications and a new chapter, “Basic Programming Concepts for Automated Testing.” Download ebook: Electronic Devices, 9th Edition If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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ESSENTIALS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT, 2E, is a brief version of the authors’ market-leading text STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, 8E, helping students identify and focus on core concepts in the field in a more succinct, streamlined format. Based on real-world practices and current thinking, the text’s presentation of strategic management features an increased emphasis on the “business model” concept as a way of framing the issues of competitive advantage. Cutting-edge research, new strategic management theory, and a hands-on approach allow students to explore major topics in management, including corporate performance, governance, strategic leadership, technology, and business ethics. Its high-quality case program examines small, medium, and large companies–both domestic and international–so that students gain practice putting chapter concepts into action. Download ebook: Essentials of Strategic Management, 2nd Edition If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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The Eighteenth Edition of KEYBOARDING AND WORD PROCESSING COMPLETE COURSE, LESSONS 1-120 uses proven techniques to help readers master the keyboarding and word processing skills they need for career success–from initial new-key learning to expertise in creating business documents with Microsoft Word 2010. South-Western College Keyboarding offers a proven, time-tested approach that helps readers develop a strong foundation in basic keyboarding, steadily improve their skills, and rapidly become proficient in document formatting, proofreading, and business communication. Each lesson is clearly focused, well structured, and designed to provide step-by-step training and reinforcement to help readers quickly acquire and apply new skills. This proven, comprehensive book provides everything readers need within a space-saving easel-back format. Download ebook: Keyboarding and Word Processing, Complete Course, Lessons 1-120: Microsoft Word 2010: College Keyboarding, 18th Edition If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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Read the story »Risk Management in Banking, 2nd Edition
Fully revised and updated from the highly successful previous edition, Risk Managment in Banking 2nd Edition covers all aspects of risk management, shedding light on the extensive new developments in the field. There is a new emphasis on current practice, as well as in-depth analysis of the latest in research and techniques. This edition has been expanded to include an in-depth discussion of credit risk models, asset and liability management, credit valuation, risk-based capital, VAR, loan portfolio management, fund transer pricing and capital allocation. Quantitative material is presented in more detail and the scope of the book has been expanded to include investment banking and other financial services. Download ebook: Risk Management in Banking, 2nd Edition If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
Read the story »Service Intelligence: Improving Your Bottom Line with the Power of IT Service Management
To gain the full benefits of technology—and avoid the staggering costs of technology failure—you must manage IT with vision, direction, and expertise. Only one set of methods is robust enough to do this: IT Service Management (ITSM). In Service Intelligence, ITSM pioneer Sharon Taylor shows business managers how to make the most of it. You’ll learn how to ensure service quality, anticipate vulnerabilities, improve reliability, and link IT directly to business performance. Taylor explains ITSM from a true business point of view, cutting through jargon and helping you drive value without becoming overly technical. She gives you powerful tools for negotiating IT services more effectively, improving IT ROI, and escaping “captivity” to either internal or external IT providers. Coverage includes • Recognizing what excellent IT service looks like and assessing what you’re getting now • Selecting the best IT service providers and services for your needs • Spotting and rectifying trouble with internal or external supplier relationships • Making sure you don’t pay for services you don’t need • Negotiating services, requirements, levels, price, quality, and delivery • Leveraging ITSM practices without losing focus on the business • Creating business-focused service reports and scorecards that focus on what matters most Download ebook: Service Intelligence: Improving Your Bottom Line with the Power of IT Service Management If you liked this post, buy me a beer. (Suggested: $3 a beer or $7.5 for a pitcher)
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