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 Coming Full Circle : From Jim Crow to Journalism by Wanda Smalls Lloyd English | 2020 | ISBN: 1588384071 | 296 Pages | ePUB | 14.3 MB  Cognitive Carpentry: A Blueprint for How to Build a Person By John L. Pollock 1995 | 278 Pages | ISBN: 0262161524 | PDF | 3 MB In his groundbreaking new book, John Pollock establishes an outpost at the crossroads where artificial intelligence meets philosophy. Specifically, he proposes a general theory of rationality and then describes its implementation in OSCAR, an architecture for an autonomous rational agent he claims is the "first AI system capable of performing reasoning that philosophers would regard as epistemically sophisticated." A sequel to Pollock's How to Build a Person , this volume builds upon that theoretical groundwork for the implementation of rationality through artificial intelligence. Pollock argues that progress in AI has stalled because of its creators' reliance upon unformulated intuitions about rationality. Instead, he bases the OSCAR architecture upon an explicit philosophical theory of rationality, encompassing principles of practical cognition, epistemic cognition, and defeasible reasoning. One of the results is the world's first automated defeasible reasoner capable of reasoning in a rich, logical environment. Underlying Pollock's thesis is a conviction that the tenets of artifical intelligence and those of philosophy can be complementary and mutually beneficial. And, while members of both camps have in recent years grown skeptical of the very possibility of "symbol processing" AI, Cognitive Carpentry establishes that such an approach to AI can be successful. A Bradford Book  Cognition and Intelligence: Identifying the Mechanisms of the Mind By Robert J. Sternberg PhD, Jean E. Pretz 2004 | 359 Pages | ISBN: 0521827442 | PDF | 3 MB Written by well-known experts, this book is about psychological research on intelligence and the various factors that influence its development. The volume summarizes and synthesizes the past 30 years of literature on intelligence. Each author takes a different experimental approach to the subject, spanning research on neuroscience and perceptual speed to research on problem solving and metacognition.
 Coding for Pediatrics 2021: A Manual for Pediatric Documentation and Payment, 26th Edition by American Medical Association English | 2021 | ISBN: 161002446X | 573 Pages | PDF | 6 MB  Closely Watched Films: An Introduction to the Art of Narrative Film Technique By Marilyn Fabe 2004 | 299 Pages | ISBN: 0520238621 | PDF | 7 MB I have been searching for a text for an Intro to Motion Pictures class and this might be it. I have dozens of other texts which are usually expensive and which attempt to cover everything. This text restrains its focus and in doing so becomes very useful to new readers about cinema. It has a great blend of comment about major theories coupled with specific examples from films. The "key event" structure spans the silent years to Mike Figgis and Timecode. There are many books which might be in a comprehensive film library, but if you are looking for an insightful guided tour of cinema art, I would choose Closely Watched Films.  Martha Avery, Min Zhu, Jinqing Cai, "China's Emerging Financial Markets: Challenges and Global Impact" English | 2009 | ISBN: 047082249X | 400 pages | EPUB | 4.9 MB This comprehensive resource presents the views of China's most highly respected economists, bankers, and policy makers-along with opinions from Western authorities-on the current state of banking and finance in China. Tracing the history of China's banking and finance system and looking toward its future, the book offers valuable insight for financial service providers, bankers, private equity and hedge fund managers, and equity research and credit analysts.
 Li Yang, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, "China's Banking and Financial Markets: The Internal Research Report of the Chinese Government" English | 2012 | ISBN: 0470822198 | 500 pages | EPUB | 9 MB "This is a very timely book. With the recapitalization and reform of China's banking sector now well under way, the banks are on the brink of a new era of growth and expansion. This work is the definitive reference on the banking sector in China, and is an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of financial intermediation on the Mainland. It sets out the facts, free of the judgment calls that so often cloud the true picture of the health of China's banking system."  Catalog of the Unexplained: From Aliens & Aromatherapy to Zen & Zener Cards by Leanna Greenaway, Beleta Greenaway English | January 15th, 2021 | ISBN: 0738763799 | 280 pages | True EPUB | 9.73 MB Explore the mesmerizing depths of the esoteric and unexplainable with this outstanding A to Z reference guide. Catalog of the Unexplained provides fascinating entries on 450 topics, from angels and herbalism to tarot and vampires. Magical practitioners, holistic healers, ghost hunters, spiritual seekers, and trivia fans alike will marvel at the knowledge this book contains.  Breakthrough Business Negotiation: A Toolbox for Managers By Michael Watkins 2002 | 305 Pages | ISBN: 0787960128 | PDF | 2 MB If you say po-tay-toe, and they say po-tah-toe, you say to-may-toe and they say to-mah-toe, you can work the whole thing out. Just ask Michael Watkins, Harvard associate professor and author of this solid primer on how to conduct effective negotiations. While "breakthrough" may seem like a title marketing pitch, since many of these techniques have been covered in other books, he organizes the material thoughtfully. Watkins emphasizes multi-party negotiating, examining the power of coalitions. He diagnoses the external and situational factors that shape even two-party negotiations and provides helpful examples, diagrams and lists. His clear interesting style is a big improvement over most ponderous academic tomes on negotiations. To get the most out of this volume, really read it, and then practice the techniques. Are position is clear: business managers, dispute resolution professionals and anyone facing multi-party negotiations should bring this to the table.
 Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents by Eli R. Lebowitz English | December 18th, 2020 | ISBN: 0190883529 | 255 pages | True EPUB | 1.39 MB Parenting an anxious child means facing constant challenges and questions: When should parents help children avoid anxiety-provoking situations, and when should they encourage them to face their fears? How can parents foster independence while still supporting their children? How can parents reduce the hold their child's anxiety has taken over the entire family? |
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