Oscar Wilde had one of literary history's mostexplosive love affairs with Lord Alfred "Bosie"Douglas. In 1895, Bosie's father, the Marquessof Queensberry, delivered a note to the Albemarle Clubaddressed to "Oscar Wilde posing as sodomite." WithBosie's encouragement, Wilde sued the Marquess forlibel.[...]
The father of the field of genetic algorithms, and one of the pioneers of the new science of complexity, Holland has been at the center of the emerging field of complex adaptive systems (cas) since its inception. This landmark book offers for the first time a coherent synthesis of this nascent disci[...]
Originally published in 1851, this work commemorates a great nineteenth-century sculptor, focusing particularly on his birthplace of Norton, near Sheffield.[...]
Learn how to awaken your own psychic abilities as you read John Holland's fascinating story. Born Knowing is John's first book. In an open and candid way, he explains how he dealt with his conflict of coming to terms with, and finally accepting, his rare ability as a spirit messenger who helps peopl[...]
John Holland, an internationally renowned psychic medium, has been teaching students for many years how to develop their dormant intuitive senses and use them to make better decisions in daily life. In Psychic Navigator, he presents practical exercises that will explain the mechanics of inner awaren[...]
In this enlightening and educational audio program, internationally renowned psychic medium and best-selling author, John Holland shows you how to tap into the power of your psychic intuitive abilities and make them work for you in all areas of your personal and business life. John explains how to f[...]
The 65 beautifully illustrated cards in this deck will create a powerful bridge between your psychic abilities and the ancient knowledge and meanings of the tarot and will help you develop intuitive insights about all areas of your life, including love and relationships, business matters and even ca[...]
There's a special language that transcends time and space--a language that's not constrained by the limitations of just words--but one that consists of signs, symbols, energy, and thought. A language that can only be heard when one truly listens. It's the language of "The Spirit Whisperer. " In John[...]
The Psychic Tarot for the Heart Oracle Deck, with its accompanying guidebook and 65 beautifully illustrated cards, was created to assist and guide you in matters of the heart, especially the different relationships in your life. Relationships of all kinds are really about you! They will often reflec[...]
The Spirit Messages Daily Guidance Oracle Deck, with its accompanying guidebook and 50 beautifully designed cards, was created by John Holland to assist you in getting support, comfort and divine guidance from Spirit, your loved ones, family, ancestors, friends, guides and helpers in the Spirit Worl[...]
Did you know that you already possess all the tools you need to unlock your hidden potential and help you lead an intuitive, psychic life? For years, John Holland has been teaching people how to awaken, access and develop their dormant intuitive senses to assist them in making better decisions as th[...]
There's a special language that transcends time and space - a language that's not constrained by the limitations of just words - but one that consists of signs, symbols, energy and thought. A language that can only be heard when one truly listens. It's the language of "The Spirit Whisperer". In John[...]
Describes a model of the private corporate governance role of financial institutions and how this role is related to public corporate governance processes. This report arises from a research project funded by the CIMA Research Foundation. It is based on case interviews with 40 large UK FM groups dur[...]
We live in a world confronted by mounting environmental problems. We read of increasing global deforestation and desertification, loss of species diversity, pollution and global warming. In everyday life people mourn the loss of valued landscapes and urban spaces. Underlying these problems are confl[...]
This title contains strategies for looking past your products - to uncover what your buyers want. The most difficult task in selling - and the number one key to success - is to get inside the head of your buyer. "CustomerCentric Selling" presents a dynamic process for first understanding and shaping[...]
The classic guide to B2B selling--updated with the newest digital strategies CustomerCentric Selling pioneered the concept that the key to sales success lies in the ability to find solutions to customers' problems by getting into their minds, and it was the first book to provide the methodology to d[...]
'He's the man who taught computers how to have sex. And now, for an encore, he's working on a theory to explain the complexity of life and its myriad manifestations on planet earth.' New York Times In this book, one of today's most innovative thinkers, John H. Holland, explains the theory of emergen[...]
The importance of complexity is well-captured by Hawking's comment: "Complexity is the science of the 21st century". From the movement of flocks of birds to the Internet, environmental sustainability, and market regulation, the study and understanding of complex non-linear systems has become highly[...]
Complex adaptive systems (cas), including ecosystems, governments, biological cells, and markets, are characterized by intricate hierarchical arrangements of boundaries and signals. In ecosystems, for example, niches act as semi-permeable boundaries, and smells and visual patterns serve as signals; [...]
Complex adaptive systems (cas), including ecosystems, governments, biological cells, and markets, are characterized by intricate hierarchical arrangements of boundaries and signals. In ecosystems, for example, niches act as semi-permeable boundaries, and smells and visual patterns serve as signals; [...]
Genetic algorithms are playing an increasingly important role in studies of complex adaptive systems, ranging from adaptive agents in economic theory to the use of machine learning techniques in the design of complex devices such as aircraft turbines and integrated circuits. Adaptation in Natural an[...]
Features worked examples, activities, investigations, graded exercises, key points summaries and discussion points. This book includes various exam questions, and warning signs to indicate common pitfalls. It offers support to schools through their network with newsletters, training days and an annu[...]
In this important book, John H. Holland dramatically shows us that the emergence of order from disorder has much to teach us about life, mind and organizations. Creative activities in both the arts and the sciences depend upon an ability to model the world. The most creative of those models exhibit[...]