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Herbert A. Simon

In this candid and witty autobiography, Nobel laureate Herbert A. Simon looks at his distinguished and varied career, continually asking himself whether (and how) what he learned as a scientist helps to explain other aspects of his life.A brilliant polymath in an age of increasing specialization, Simon is one of those rare scholars whose work defines fields of inquiry. Crossing disciplinary lines in half a dozen fields, Simon's story encompasses an explosion in the information scie...

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Herbert A. Simon

Herbert Simon's classic work on artificial intelligence in the expanded and updated third edition from 1996, with a new introduction by John E. Laird.Herbert Simon's classic and influential The Sciences of the Artificial declares definitively that there can be a science not only of natural phenomena but also of what is artificial. Exploring the commonalities of artificial systems, including economic systems, the business firm, artificial intelligence, comp...

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Herbert A. Simon

In this fourth edition of his ground-breaking work, Herbert A. Simon applies his pioneering theory of human choice and administrative decision-making to concrete organizational problems. To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the book's original publication, Professor Simon enhances his timeless observations on the human decision-making process with commentaries examining new facets of organizational behavior. Investigating the impact of changing social values and modem technology on t...

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Herbert A. Simon

At the time of its initial publication, Public Administration helped to define this field of study and practice by introducing two major new emphases: an orientation toward human behavior and human relations in organizations, and an emphasis on the interaction between administration, politics, and policy. Without neglecting more traditional concerns with organization structure, Simon, Thompson, and Smithburg viewed administration in its behavioral and political contexts. The viewpoints the...

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Herbert A. Simon

Continuing his exploration of the organization of complexity and the science of design, this new edition of Herbert Simon's classic work on artificial intelligence adds a chapter that sorts out the current themes and tools—chaos, adaptive systems, genetic algorithms—for analyzing complexity and complex systems. There are updates throughout the book as well. These take into account important advances in cognitive psychology and the science of design while confirming and extending the book's...

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The Exploring Psycho-Social Studies Series

This book has two essential aims. First, to introduce some of the key assumptions behind relational psychoanalysis to an international audience and to outline the points where this approach counters, complements, or extends existing object relations (Kleinian and Independent) traditions. Second, to consider some of the implications of the relational turn for the application of psychoanalytic concepts and methods beyond the consulting room. The emergence of what has become known as "the rel...

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various authors, H. G. Wells, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Lester del Rey, Fritz Leiber, Philip K. Dick, Frank Herbert, James Schmitz

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various narrators, Simon Vance, Barbara Rosenblat, Nick Sullivan, Robert Fass, Katherine Kellgren, Scott Brick, Stephen Thorne, Gregory Itzin

This superlative collection of futuristic tales explores ground-breaking supernatural themes from the founding heroes of the science-fiction genre. The short story form is perfect for capturing the atmospheric tension of these legendary stories.This collection includes the following stories:"The Door in the Wall" by H. G. Wells—A man must choose between the rationality of science and the magic of imagination."All Cats Are Gray" by Andre Norton—A down-on-his-luck spaceman an...

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Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

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Dune: Edge of a Crysknife

The secrets of the desert run deep in this pivotal collection from the expanded Dune universe!Dive into two thrilling standalone stories exploring the myth and legacy of Shadout Mapes and her son, Samos!From covert sabotage of the Harkonnen’s spice operation to a daring Fremen-led assault, this thrilling saga spans generations of rebellion fueled by honor, vengeance, and the fury of Shai-Hulud itself.Award-winning authors Brian Herb...

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Medicine (R0)

This book provides detailed information on the different forms of injury that are associated with training for and participation in Alpine skiing, covering risk factors and epidemiology, incidence, injury patterns, and, above all, preventive strategies and current management approaches. Conditions addressed in individual chapters include concussion, traumatic dislocations due to high-energy trauma or inappropriate movements, overuse injuries resulting from dry-land training or skiing on sn...

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Frank Herbert

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Simon Vance, Scott Brick

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Dune

Frank Herbert's bestselling science fiction series of all time continues! In this third installment, the sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered and fertile. Old Paul Atreides, who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy, is gone. But for the children of Dune, the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The altered climate is destroying the giant sandworms, and this in turn is disastrous for the planet's eco...

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Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

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Dune: House Corrino

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE OFFICIAL DUNE PREQUEL SERIESHouse Corrino was once the most powerful house in the universe, playing a crucial role in events that will change the shape of the balance of power in the Dune universe forever. Each faction is making their move. House Harkonnen launches an assault on the Fremen villages to cover their own tracks. House Atreides continues with their gamble to reestablish House Vernius on Ix, unknowing of the Amal plot unfolding.

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Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson

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Dune: House Corrino

House Corrino, once the deadliest house in the Dune universe as the Imperial family, plays a key role in the developments leading into the events of the first novel. While conflicts escalate between the Fremen and House Harkonnon on Arrakis, the Bene Gesserit keep a close eye on Jessica’s fateful pregnancy, and House Atreides takes part in the plan to seal Ix’s fate... Legendary authors Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson are joined by artist Simone Ragazzoni (Power Rangers Universe) for the...