DE LA REVOLUCIÓN RUSA A LA PERESTROIKA ResumenUniversitario Nº 41 Mauricio Fau
Rusia antes de la revolución. La revolución de 1905. Mencheviques y bolcheviques. La Revolución de Octubre. La Guerra Civil. El comunismo de guerra. La NEP. Stalin y la colectivización forzada. Concentración del aparato de Estado y planes quinquenales. Problemas de la planificación. Atraso tecnológico. La Perestroika y la restauración del capitalismo.**
DRAGON LADY the Evil History of China's Last Empress (THE DYNASTY BOOKS) Sterling Seagrave
In this epic account, drawing on overlooked and previously unpublished sources, the Seagraves destroy the long-held legend that demonized Dowager Empress Cixi [Tsu Hsi] as a murderous, sex-crazed monster, and present a startling and critical "flip-side" portrait. They provide overwhelming evidence that scholars were deceived by demented counterfeiter Sir Edmund Backhouse, and two lazy and unscrupulous journalists for The Times of London, whose lies, inflammatory articles, and books enflamed and defined world opinion, wreaking havoc on China with misguided policies, Western invasions, atrocities, looting and pillaging. The Seagraves have made a brilliant career of exploding sacred cows and correcting historical falsehoods, criminality and propaganda. What emerges is a true portrait of a lon...
Darwin and Intelligent Design (Facets Series) Francisco Jose Ayala
In this short but illuminating piece, world-renowned biologist Francisco Ayala addresses the notion of intelligent design—the notion that individual species are too complex to have developed through evolution and therefore must be the work of an intelligent designer, God. Ayala shows first just what the theory of evolution claims, and the range of questions it can answer. He then turns to the notion of intelligent design, as it is expounded today, and its weaknesses as a scientific or even a theological explanation of the complexity of the universe and all its creatures. Ayala’s treatment is especially valuable for its clarity about the respective roles and provinces of science, faith, and theology.**
Data Mining and Analysis: Fundamental Concepts and Algorithms Mohammed J. Zaki
The fundamental algorithms in data mining and analysis form the basis for the emerging field of data science, which includes automated methods to analyze patterns and models for all kinds of data, with applications ranging from scientific discovery to business intelligence and analytics. This textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate data mining courses provides a broad yet in-depth overview of data mining, integrating related concepts from machine learning and statistics. The main parts of the book include exploratory data analysis, pattern mining, clustering, and classification. The book lays the basic foundations of these tasks, and also covers cutting-edge topics such as kernel methods, high-dimensional data analysis, and complex graphs and networks. With its comprehensive coverag...
Delhi - a Graphic Guide Mohit Sinha
Delhi – A Graphic Guide (Pages : 64 ; Hand drawn illustrations :102; Hand drawn maps : 5) This guide book introduces the history of city of Delhi in a graphic format. The book introduces the history of Delhi from the time its name finds its earliest mentions in different records and chronicles. The book puts the historic city of Qutub Minar in its geographic context. Then the book moves through the history starting with building of Qutub Minar and the complex around it; monuments of archeological park in Mehrauli; Dargah of Hazrat Nizammudin; Tuglaqabad Fort; Firozeshah Kotla; Lodi Garden monuments; Old Fort; Humayun's Tomb; Safdarjung's Tomb; Red Fort and its monuments; Jama Masjid; Chandini Chowk and buildings in Shajahanbad; Jantar Mantar; St James Church; Vice Regal Palace (Rashtrapa...
Democratic Republic of Congo (Explorer Library: Social Studies Explorer) Prentzas
Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.**From BooklistProviding information on individual countries, the colorful books in the Social Studies Explorer series consider geography, climate, natural resources, history, education, government, religions, cultures, languages, sports, holidays, and foods. In each volume, one map shows the position of the featured country on the globe, while another map indicates its position within its region. Other illustrations, mainly color photos, are well chosen and attractive. The inclusion of a recipe and a craft is welcome, though these activities vary widely in degree of difficulty and in the adequacy of safety warnings. In some volumes, the overuse of questions and exclamation points detracts from the gene...
Deschooling Society (Open Forum S) Ivan Illich
Schools have failed our individual needs, supporting false and misleading notions of 'progress' and development fostered by the belief that ever-increasing production, consumption and profit are proper yardsticks for measuring the quality of human life. Our universities have become recruiting centers for the personnel of the consumer society, certifying citizens for service, while at the same time disposing of those judged unfit for the competitive rat race. In this bold and provocative book, Illich suggest some radical and exciting reforms for the education system.**
Didache - the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles: A Detailed Study Guide With Footnotes, Historical Notes on Manuscripts The Twelve Aostles
The Didache: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles with Text, Footnotes, Detailed Historical Manuscripts & A Study Guide. Understand Faith, Hope and Life of the Earliest Christian Communities in 50-70 C.E.Review DescriptionThe Didache is an early Christian short treatise containing instructions for Christian communities. The text was rediscovered in 1873 by Philotheos Bryennios. Greek Orthodox metropolitan of Nicomedia, in the codex from which, in 1875, he had published the full text of the Epistles of St. Clement. The title in the MS. is Didache kyriou dia ton dodeka apostolon ethesin, but before this it gives the heading Didache ton dodeka apostolon. Since then there has been many translations. The present English translation is by Roberts-Donaldson. I have put in footnotes, detailed histo...
Digital Genesis: The Future of Computing, Robots and AI Christopher Barnatt
Digital Genesis charts the evolution of computing and the rise of artificial intelligence. From cloud AI services and autonomous robots, to 3D printers and quantum processors, the book details the latest digital technologies and predicts their future development and implications. Late last century the human race learnt how to enter cyberspace. But in the 2020s the reverse will happen, with computers, robots and AI set to transform the physical world. Soon driverless vehicles will rule our highways, while many products will be manufactured in ‘dark factories’ by smart machines. Some of tomorrow’s most sophisticated technologies may even be organically grown using the latest digital science of synthetic biology. Digital Genesis is written by futurist Christopher Barnatt, who in his 1995 bo...
Digital Habitats: stewarding technology for communities Etienne Wenger and Nancy White and John D. Smith
Technology has changed what it means for communities to "be together." Digital tools are now part of most communities' habitats. This book develops a new literacy and language to describe the practice of stewarding technology for communities. Whether you want to ground your technology stewardship in theory and deepen your practice, whether you are a community leader or sponsor who wants to understand how communities and technology intersect, or whether you just want practical advice, this is the book for you. Written by Etienne Wenger, Nancy White and John D. Smith, the book brings together conceptual thinking, case studies and offers a guide for understanding how technology can help a community do what it wants to do. It gives a glimpse into the future as community and technology continue...
Dirigir en la complejidad: Perspectivas para transformar la empresa Jordi Cabré
Claves para promover la innovación y la mejora continuada en las organizaciones. Vivimos en un mundo en permanente cambio en el que la incertidumbre, la aleatoriedad y la creciente interconexión entre todas las cosas, muestran la necesidad de nuevas formas de análisis para gestionar decisiones útiles en las organizaciones. Las organizaciones de éxito serán las que logren poner en valor la inteligencia, las capacidades y el deseo subyacente de sus profesionales de implicarse en procesos de mejora e innovación. Mejora e innovación están íntimamente vinculadas al desarrollo de conocimiento y al aprendizaje interno de las organizaciones, a saber interpretar correctamente la información, a un liderazgo que fomente una cultura de mejora y participación, a la creatividad. En un entorno globalizad...
Discovery of the Life-Organizing Principle: In Search of the Fundamental Laws of Life E. M. Elsheik
Everything you wanted to know about physics, biology, and the world at large becomes straightforward once you understand the life-organizing principle. Author E.M. Elsheikh, a mathematician and longtime professor, examines what the principle tells us about nature and life in this academic work. He proves that the secrets of our world reside in the quantum information contained in our DNA and genome. Discover the inner workings of life, and develop a better understanding of a maximum-action principle that explains self-organization, self-replication, and self-evolution. He also explores such topics as laws that describe phylogenetic evolution and ontogenetic development; little-known facts about genetics and evolution, including why Darwinian theory facilitates a more dynamic conception of ...
Does God Play Dice?: The New Mathematics of Chaos Ian Stewart
Since the dramatic discovery of the mathematical concept of chaos in 1989, the controversy of its contents has settled down. This revised edition of Does God Play Dice? takes a fresh look at its achievements and potential. With a new preface and three completely new chapters, it includes the latest practical applications of chaos theory, such as developing intelligent heart pacemakers. All this provides a fascinating new answer to Einstien's question which provided the title of this book.
Don't Start a Podcast!: Reasons Why You May Not Want to Start a Podcast HomeBusinessProfiles Podcast and Homebusinessprofiles
Today everyone is clamoring about the merits of starting a podcast. Then why would this report tell you NOT to start a podcast? Many, would-be, home business owners are spending hours and hours listening to podcasts. Ironically they started listening to these business podcasts (the most popular segment) to learn how to tackle their money problems. But this very activity is taking them away from what they could be doing to earn the additional income they need. Now many of these same income seekers are turning their sights to podcasting as a route to immediate income generation. But this may be a big mistake! What you are about to read will save you lots of time and money. Podcasting can be a road filled with frustration and expense. Discover how to avoid that path and learn how to cha...
Don't Worry About It Right Now: The Roman Influence of the 1st Century Ron McRay
There was a select group of people who lived a long time ago. They were a good people, scattered throughout the land. In the land far away, there were, coming and going, about twelve to twenty people who led the movement – good, honest and sincere people. They lived close to each other for a while. Then they gradually began to separate themselves one at a time and scattered themselves all over their world. They had for many centuries almost a world-wide government that ruled over them. Their government had a hardened army and other countries did not want to fight them. However, the empire did fight and conquered many countries. It was called the Roman Empire and was prophesied centuries ahead of time in the Bible. Even though the Roman Empire was prophesied to be a key player during the ti...
Dr. Carmella's Guide to Understanding the Introverted Roman Jones
Finally! A guide to understanding the socially-challanged among us! From the internet meme to your home, Dr. Carmella brings you the definitive guide on the how-tos, what-abouts, and where-when-hows of introversion (and with a chapter on extroversion as well - just to make sure everyone's included and happy). Told in a fun easy-to-grasp style and fun illustrations by the original artist.**
Drone University John Glover
This book makes it easy to design and build your own long or short range FPV autonomous drone. The book breaks down all the required and optional components into six easy to understand sub-systems; Airframe System, Radio Control / Autopilot System, Camera System, Power System, Ground Control Station, and the Drive Train System. Other chapters will provide flying tips, check lists and a many surprises in-between. V1.11 Updated links, fixed typos and added new info 10/14/2014. tl;dr - It's an A-Z guide of the drone's systems and a guide to make your own autonomous airplane or multi-copter, and includes DIY recipes, tips and etc.**
Duwa Zau June: The Legacy of a Kachin Warrior: A World War II Story Z. Brang Seng
This is a biography of the Kachin warrior, Duwa Zau June, who was the Deputy Commissioner of the Kachin State in Myanmar (Burma). His status of eminence in the Kachin State was preceded by a military career that ended with World War II. He was among his countrymen, whose names found their way into the archives of the London Gazette for receiving the distinguished Bar Military Cross and a commissioned Major rank. After reading this biography, one will learn that Zau June was a remarkable man, who left behind the enduring legacy of a striving spirit.**
The Dynasties of Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Pharaohs From the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization to the Rise of Rome Charles River Editors
Includes picturesIncludes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it’s no wonder that today’s world has so many Egyptologists. What makes the accomplishments of the Ancient...
