Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) offer an efficient method for finding optimal cleanup strategies for hazardous plumes contaminating groundwater by allowing hydrologists to rapidly search through millions of possible strategies to find the most inexpensive and effective containment of contaminants [...]

This groundbreaking monograph offers a mechanistic theory of the representation and use of semantic knowledge, integrating the strengths and overcoming many of the weaknesses of hierarchical, categorization-based approaches, similarity-based approaches, and the approach often called "theory theory."[...]

A humanistic approach to attacking the problems encountered in today's society.

Robert Motherwell (1915-1991) was one of the preeminent Abstract Expressionists and a spokesperson for that generation of artists. During a career that lasted half a century, he created a large and varied body of work, constantly reinventing and refining his signature motifs. He produced some of the[...]

Thrilling, heartbreaking, and, at times, absurdly funny, "The Last Resort" is a remarkable true story about one family in a country under siege and a testament to the love, perseverance, and resilience of the human spirit.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Douglas Rogers is the son of white farmers l[...]

"Burns makes it abundantly clear . . . they just don't make heiresses like Millicent Rogers anymore." Hampton SidesNobody knew how to live the high life like Standard Oil heiress Millicent Rogers. Born to luxury, she lived in a whirl of European vacations, exquisite clothing, and dashing men. In "Se[...]

There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for over 30 years, his plainspoken wisdom continues to guide and comfort many. The World According to Mister Rogers distills the legacy and singular worldview of this belove[...]

Rita Rogers finds her clients come to her for two reasons: to find out about those close to them who have passed over, or who, where and when they will meet the partner of their dreams. Rita believes that we are all destined to spend our lives with one special person, our soul mate. Between soul mat[...]

How do adults really learn? How do I handle the first class or session? How can I get my material across in a way that will interest and excite people? Completely revised and updated throughout, the new edition of this friendly and practical book is the guide on how to teach adults. Written in an ac[...]

This bestselling book will help anyone who is engaged in teaching adults. Whether you are working with groups or individuals, in a formal or informal setting, face-to-face or via distance learning channels, it will help you to develop a relationship with your student learners while increasing your u[...]

To facilitate means to make something easy, so the challenge of facilitation is to make it easier for a group to learn, to develop and succeed. Facilitation bypasses coercion, teaching or chairing. This title presents the practical skills that the facilitator needs.[...]

Offers a revision and study aid for student nurses undertaking their Year 1 Anatomy & Physiology module and related exam assessment. This self-test book of self-assessment questions and quizzes is designed to both test students learning and help them understand their knowledge gaps by explaining[...]