The study of uncertainties in physical measurements

A senior detective from the Victorian Police attends a symposium in Madrid. Afterwards, he takes a holiday in Bilbao in the north of Spain, especially to visit the famous Guggenheim Museum. Whilst riding the funicular to the top of the mountain that overlooks the city, he witnesses a shooting in the descending train as it passes. After reporting the incident to the local police, he is invited to assist them in tracking down the killer. At the same time, a major art work that was destined for an exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum is stolen from a warehouse and the two crimes are found to be connected. So begins an adventure for our detective that takes him on an exciting journey to Russia, Brazil, Chile and, ultimately, back to Australia. Is the mastermind behind the crimes apprehended and the stolen painting recovered?

New Departures In Anthropology

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The Employment Tribunals Handbook offers a comprehensive guide to bringing and defending a claim in the employment tribunal, covering every stage from pre-action procedure and protocols through to conducting the hearing itself. Fully revised and updated, key developments covered in the new fifth edition include:The Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Exemptions and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2014 - employees with a claim can no longer go direct to an Employment Tribunal but must now notify Acas first;The Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure 2013 (as subsequently amended up to 17th February 2015);Recent changes to tribunal fees following the Supreme Court ruling.Written for the seasoned employment law practitioner, but with a clarity that means it is also of significant use to HR professionals and trade union officials, The Employment Tribunals Handbook provides tactical insights alongside precedents and templates for drafting key documents, so as to maximise a litigant's prospects of success.

Written by Jason Aaron Art by R.M. Guera and John Paul Leon Cover by Dave Johnson In this third volume of the acclaimed series, collecting issues #12-18, undercover FBI agent Dashiell Bad Horse's home reservation wakes up the morning after the opening of the Crazy Horse Casino to find that two women have been murdered during the night. It's up to Dash to find the killers and, in the process, come to grips with his relationship with his own mother. Advance-solicited; on sale October 1 * 168 pg, FC, $17.99 US * MATURE READERS

Practically every major artistic figure of the mid-twentieth century spent some time at Black Mountain College: Harry Callahan, Merce Cunningham, Walter Gropius, Willem and Elaine de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, Aaron Siskind, Cy Twombly - the list goes on and on. Yet scholars have tended to view these artists' time at the college as little more than prologue, a step on their way to greatness. With The Experimenters, Eva Diaz reveals the influence of Black Mountain College - and especially of three key instructors, Josef Albers, John Cage, and R. Buckminster Fuller - to be much greater than that. Diaz's focus is on experimentation. Albers, Cage, and Fuller, she shows, taught new models of art making that favored testing procedures rather than personal expression. The resulting projects not only reconfigured the relationships among chance, order, and design - they helped redefine what artistic practice was, and could be, for future generations. Offering a bold, compelling new angle on some of the most widely studied creative minds of the twentieth century, The Experimenters does nothing less than rewrite the story of art in the mid-twentieth century.

Experts from a range of disciplines explore how humans and artificial agents can quickly learn completely new tasks through natural interactions with each other.Humans are not limited to a fixed set of innate or preprogrammed tasks. We learn quickly through language and other forms of natural interaction, and we improve our performance and teach others what we have learned. Understanding the mechanisms that underlie the acquisition of new tasks through natural interaction is an ongoing challenge. Advances in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and robotics are leading us to future systems with human-like capabilities. A huge gap exists, however, between the highly specialized niche capabilities of current machine learning systems and the generality, flexibility, and in situ robustness of human instruction and learning. Drawing on expertise from multiple disciplines, this Strungmann Forum Report explores how humans and artificial agents can quickly learn completely new tasks through natural interactions with each other.The contributors consider functional knowledge requirements, the ontology of interactive task learning, and the representation of task knowledge at multiple levels of abstraction. They explore natural forms of interactions among humans as well as the use of interaction to teach robots and software agents new tasks in complex, dynamic environments. They discuss research challenges and opportunities, including ethical considerations, and make proposals to further understanding of interactive task learning and create new capabilities in assistive robotics, healthcare, education, training, and gaming.ContributorsTony Belpaeme, Katrien Beuls, Maya Cakmak, Joyce Y. Chai, Franklin Chang, Marc Destefano, Mark d'Inverno, Kenneth D. Forbus, Simon Garrod, Kevin A. Gluck, Wayne D. Gray, James Kirk, Kenneth R. Koedinger, Parisa Kordjamshidi, John E. Laird, Christian Lebiere, Stephen C. Levinson, Elena Lieven, John K. Lindstedt, Aaron Mininger, Tom Mitchell, Shiwali Mohan, Ana Paiva, Katerina Pastra, Peter Pirolli, Charles Rich, Katharina J. Rohlfing, Paul S. Rosenbloom, Nele Russwinkel, Dario D. Salvucci, Matthew-Donald D. Sangster, Matthias Scheutz, Julie A. Shah, Catherine Sibert, Candace Sidner, Michael Spranger, Luc Steels, Suzanne Stevenson, Terrence C. Stewart, Arthur Still, Andrea Stocco, Niels A. Taatgen,Andrea L. Thomaz, J. Gregory Trafton Han L. J. van der Maas, Paul Van Eecke, Kurt VanLehn, Anna-Lisa Vollmer, Janet Wiles, Robert E. Wray III, Matthew Yee-King

Each year, more than 300,000 adults in the United States undergo hip replacement surgery. What can the many people experiencing hip pain in this country expect before, during, and after surgery? Hip Replacement-part of a new series of Johns Hopkins University Press books on specific surgical procedures-is designed to provide quick answers to all of the most common questions individuals have about hip surgery and the recovery process. Focusing on the patient experience, this frank and easy-to-use book highlights real patient experiences with hip pain, diagnosis, and treatment. The book * discusses basic hip anatomy * describes the symptoms of hip arthritis * explores alternative treatments, including lifestyle changes, medications, and surgical treatments other than hip replacement * reviews the entire recovery process, including preferred exercises to help speed your recovery and how quickly you can return to certain activities* features a glossary of key terms and a list of frequently asked questions * contains numerous sidebars touching on important points to consider, questions to ask your doctor, red flags, and risks * is supplemented with useful illustrations and photographsThe book's concise format allows readers to peruse the content quickly in the days leading up to surgery and then refer to it during the recovery period. Written by experts in the field, Hip Replacement is destined to become the most trusted book on this topic. Contributors: Roy K. Aaron, MD, Valentin Antoci, Jr., MD, PhD, Travis Blood, MD, Eric Cohen, MD, Matthew E. Deren, MD, John Froehlich, MD, MBA, Derek R. Jenkins, MD, Dominic T. Kleinhenz, MD, Scott Ritterman, MD, Lee E. Rubin, MD

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place.We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up-to-date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. With authors from Thomas H. Davenport to Michael E. Porter and company examples from Facebook to DHL, this volume brings the most current and important management conversations right to your fingertips.This book will inspire you to: Make stronger connections and build greater trust among people who work on multiple teamsEngage customers and employees alike with the help of artificial intelligenceChannel your outrage about sexual harassment in the workplace into effective actionConsider how CEO activism can generate goodwill for your company--and weigh its risksPair data with qualitative research to increase diversity in your organizationRemain competitive in a hub economy by using your company's assets and capabilities differentlyThis collection of articles includes: "The Overcommitted Organization," by Mark Mortensen and Heidi K. Gardner; "Why Do We Undervalue Competent Management?" by Raffaella Sadun, Nicholas Bloom, and John Van Reenen; "'Numbers Take Us Only So Far, '" by Maxine Williams; "The New CEO Activists," by Aaron K. Chatterji and Michael W. Toffel; "Artificial Intelligence for the Real World," by Thomas H. Davenport and Rajeev Ronanki; "Why Every Organization Needs an Augmented Reality Strategy," by Michael E. Porter and James E. Heppelmann; "Thriving in the Gig Economy," by Gianpiero Petriglieri, Susan Ashford, and Amy Wrzesniewski; "Managing Our Hub Economy," by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani; "The Leader's Guide to Corporate Culture," by Boris Groysberg, Jeremiah Lee, Jesse Price, and J. Yo-Jud Cheng; "The Error at the Heart of Corporate Leadership," by Joseph L. Bower and Lynn S. Paine; and "Now What?" by Joan C. Williams and Suzanne Lebsock.

A Legacy of Preaching, Volume Two--Enlightenment to the Present Day explores the history and development of preaching through a biographical and theological examination of its most important preachers. Instead of teaching the history of preaching from the perspective of movements and eras, each contributor tells the story of a particular preacher in history, allowing these preachers from the past to come alive and instruct us through their lives, theologies, and methods of preaching.Each chapter introduces readers to a key figure in the history of preaching, followed by an analysis of the theological views that shaped their preaching, their methodology of sermon preparation and delivery, and an appraisal of the significant contributions they have made to the history of preaching. This diverse collection of familiar and lesser-known individuals provides a detailed and fascinating look at what it has meant to communicate the gospel over the past two thousand years. By looking at how the gospel has been communicated over time and across different cultures, pastors, scholars, and homiletics students can enrich their own understanding and practice of preaching for application today.Volume Two covers the period from the Enlightenment to the present day and profiles thirty-one preachers including:Charles Simeon by Darrell YoungRobert Murray M'Cheyne by Jordan Mark StoneAlexander Maclaren by R. Scott PaceCatherine Booth by Roger J. GreenCharles Haddon Spurgeon by Thomas J. NettlesRodney "Gipsy" Smith by Bill CurtisGeorge Liele by Terriel ByrdCharles Finney by Robert W. Caldwell IIIJohn Jasper by Alfonza W. Fulwood and Robert Smith Jr.Henry Ward Beecher by Michael DuduitJohn Albert Broadus by Hershael W. YorkPhillips Brooks by Charles W. FullerD. L. Moody by Gregg L. QuiggleB. H. Carroll by Robert Matz and Jerry SuttonBilly Sunday by Kristopher K. BarnettKarl Barth by William H. WillimonDietrich Bonhoeffer by Keith W. ClementsD. Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Carl TruemanJohn Stott by Greg R. ScharfHarry Emerson Fosdick by Dwayne MilioniR. G. Lee by Charles A. FowlerAimee Semple McPherson by Aaron FriesenW. A. Criswell by David L. AllenGardner C. Taylor by Alfonza W. Fulwood and Robert Smith Jr.Billy Graham by John N. AkersMartin Luther King Jr. by Alfonza W. Fulwood, Dennis R. McDonald, and Anil Sook DeoAdrian Rogers by Daniel L. Akin and Bill CurtisE. V. Hill by Dante D. Wright IJerry Falwell by Edward E. HindsonJ. I. Packer by Leland Ryken and Benjamin HernandezVolume One, available separately, covers the period from the apostles to the Puritans and profiles thirty preachers including Paul, Origen of Alexandria, Augustine of Hippo, Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, George Whitefield, and more.

A Legacy of Preaching, Two-Volume Set--Apostles to the Present Day explores the history and development of preaching through a biographical and theological examination of its most important preachers. Instead of teaching the history of preaching from the perspective of movements and eras, each contributor tells the story of a particular preacher in history, allowing these preachers from the past to come alive and instruct us through their lives, theologies, and methods of preaching.Each chapter introduces readers to a key figure in the history of preaching, followed by an analysis of the theological views that shaped their preaching, their methodology of sermon preparation and delivery, and an appraisal of the significant contributions they have made to the history of preaching. This diverse collection of familiar and lesser-known individuals provides a detailed and fascinating look at what it has meant to communicate the gospel over the past two thousand years. By looking at how the gospel has been communicated over time and across different cultures, pastors, scholars, and homiletics students can enrich their own understanding and practice of preaching for application today.Volume One covers the period from the apostles to the Puritans and profiles thirty preachers including:Origen of Alexandria by Stephen O. PresleyJohn Chrysostom by Paul A. HartogAugustine of Hippo by Edward L. SmitherGregory the Great by W. Brian SheltonBernard of Clairvaux by Elizabeth HoareFrancis of Assisi by Timothy D. HolderSaint Bonaventure by G. R. EvansMeister Eckhart by Daniel Farca?John Huss by Mark A. HowellMartin Luther by Robert KolbJohn Calvin by Anthony N. S. LaneJonathan Edwards by Gerald R. McDermottJohn Wesley by Michael Pasquarello IIIGeorge Whitefield by Bill Curtis and Timothy McKnightand many moreVolume Two covers the period from the Enlightenment to the present day and profiles thirty-one preachers including: Catherine Booth by Roger J. GreenCharles Haddon Spurgeon by Thomas J. NettlesHenry Ward Beecher by Michael DuduitJohn Albert Broadus by Hershael W. YorkD. L. Moody by Gregg L. QuiggleBilly Sunday by Kristopher K. BarnettKarl Barth by William H. WillimonDietrich Bonhoeffer by Keith W. ClementsD. Martyn Lloyd-Jones by Carl TruemanJohn Stott by Greg R. ScharfHarry Emerson Fosdick by Dwayne MilioniAimee Semple McPherson by Aaron FriesenGardner C. Taylor by Alfonza W. Fulwood and Robert Smith Jr.Billy Graham by John N. AkersMartin Luther King Jr. by Alfonza W. Fulwood, Dennis R. McDonald, and Anil Sook DeoJ. I. Packer by Leland Ryken and Benjamin Hernandezand many more

Functions, applications, and skill developmemt

Whether your students are HRM majors or general management majors, <strong>Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development, Fourth Edition </strong>will help them develop the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and development talent. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon explore the important strategic function HR plays in today's organization. A wide variety of applications and exercises keep students engaged and helps them see the relevant of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives.  The new edition has been fully updated according to the SHRM 2018 Curriculum Guidebook.

`The growth of public health courses aimed at undergraduates has created a new need for textbooks that are appropriate and stimulating. Miranda Thurston has succeeded in producing something which strikes the right note. It is wide ranging in scope without being superficial and is accessible to the young learner. It is a sort of 'Wiki'. Just what the aspiring public health practitioner ordered.' - Professor John R. Ashton C.B.E., President of the UK Faculty of Public Health.Key Themes in Public Health comprises a series of introductory essays exploring key themes and concepts in public health. Ranging from political and economic concern with improving population health and reducing health inequalities, to debates about how to protect populations from new health threats, as well as a concern with individual responsibility for lifestyles and behaviour, the themes discussed include: determinants of health, globalisation, evidence, climate change, ethics, development, poverty, risk and population.Presenting provocative ways of thinking about key ideas in a concise fashion, each essay provides a basic grounding in the relevant theme as well as a departure point for further study by:Defining the theme in an accessible way Placing each idea in its particular social, political, economic and historical context Illustrating its application and significance for public health Identifying and exploring issues surrounding each of the themes This text provides an accessible overview for students new to public health who want to get to grips with the full range and complexity of this diverse and multidisciplinary field.

John Taylor has brought to his most recent book, ClassicalMechanics, all of the clarity and insight that made his Introduction toError Analysis a best-selling text. ClassicalMechanics is intended for students who have studied some mechanics in anintroductory physics course, such as "freshman physics." With unusual clarity, the book covers most of the topics normally found in books at this level, includingconservation laws, oscillations, Lagrangian mechanics, two-body problems, non-inertial frames, rigid bodies, normal modes, chaos theory,Hamiltonian mechanics, and continuum mechanics. A particular highlight is the chapter on chaos, which focuses on a fewsimple systems, to give a truly comprehensible introduction to theconcepts that we hear so much about. At the end of each chapter is a large selection of interesting problemsfor the student, 744 in all, classified by topic and approximate difficulty, and ranging fromsimple exercises to challenging computer projects. Adopted by more than 450 colleges anduniversities in the USA and Canada and translated into six languages, Taylor's Classical Mechanics isa thorough and very readable introduction to a subject that is four hundredyears old but as exciting today as ever. Theauthor manages to convey that excitement as well as deep understanding and insight.