Download or read book Soaking Up Knowledge written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Too Big to Know written by David Weinberger and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If anyone knows anything about the web, where it's been and where it's going, it's David Weinberger. . . . Too Big To Know is an optimistic, if not somewhat cautionary tale, of the information explosion." -- Steven Rosenbaum, Forbes With the advent of the Internet and the limitless information it contains, we're less sure about what we know, who knows what, or even what it means to know at all. And yet, human knowledge has recently grown in previously unimaginable ways and in inconceivable directions. In Too Big to Know, David Weinberger explains that, rather than a systemic collapse, the Internet era represents a fundamental change in the methods we have for understanding the world around us. With examples from history, politics, business, philosophy, and science, Too Big to Know describes how the very foundations of knowledge have been overturned, and what this revolution means for our future.

Download or read book Managing Knowledge Integration Across Boundaries written by Fredrik Tell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowledge integration-the purposeful combination of specialized and complementary knowledge to achieve specific tasks-is increasingly important for organizations. This book offers a consistent set of ideas, methods and tools useful to interpret, analyze and act upon the processes of knowledge integration across organizational and other boundaries.

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Download or read book The Black Carpenter s Guide written by Desmond Collins and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written with the black, African American, carpenter in mind. There are many books out there about construction but none that talk about the issues that confront the black carpenters. The subject matter in this book is laid out in a well thought out and progressive manner. Many hours of dedication and care have gone into its completion. It starts with developing the right mindset. From this foundation all the necessary character traits essential for success in the construction field are explained clearly in simple language. Next we explore the Black Contractors Association and the resources available for innercity black men and women seeking training in the construction trades. Since its conception its goal has been the training of master builders and tradesmen from the labor pool of black communities. Learn about apprenticeship training and the differences between the apprenticeship programs. Staying healthy and avoiding injuries explains correct lifting techniques that prevent serious back injuries, as well as the different types of PPE, an acronym for personal protective equipment that is designed to protect you the worker from injuries. Then we jump into the Union versus non-union companies, and go into detail about the benefits of belonging to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters or the AGC Associated General Contractors of America and will inform you on how to make an informed decision on which one will make more sense depending on your goals and career paths. You will also find out about the tools of the trade: what tools you should purchase, the bags you should wear and the clothing and PPE’s that are required to work on construction sites. We explore details about cordless and specialty tools and the different brands that carpenters use out in the field. Discover the different building materials used in the construction field. Learn about the different applications that fasteners can be used in on a building and what ones work best in special circumstances. Building systems reveals modern construction practices and systems carpenters and tradesmen use today out in the construction field to construct buildings and structures. Trade Specializations takes a look at all the different trades and specializations the construction field offers black workers. In applying at job-sites I will reveal how to get hired in two weeks or less when applying for work at construction sites. Determine how far you should travel when seeking employment and how to get compensated for traveling expenses. In Discrimination in the Industry we uncover how racially motivated politics is used to exclude blacks and minorities from management positions in the construction industry. I will also teach you how to resolve and report racial discrimination directed toward you on job-sites. In Staying Productive, we learn how a high level of energy and production can keep you employed for the long term. In Certifications & Trainings the reader will explore what the difference is between the two and what programs will help advance the worker’s career. Preparing for the contractors’ exam give the reader a detailed road map and the requirements to prepare to pass the states contractor exam. Continue Learning reviews the learning process and how to continue to ask the right questions and develop a lifelong education plan that will advance your career for years to come. Construction Terms is a glossary of housing terms used in the construction field. Learning and memorizing these terms will give you an inside look at the language used by carpenters and builders in construction. These terms will also allow you to see how building materials and construction applications come together in a construction project. More about the Author is a short bio on how I arrived in the construction field as a carpenter.

Download or read book Must We Mean What We Say written by Stanley Cavell and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this classic collection of wide-ranging and interdisciplinary essays, Stanley Cavell explores a remarkably broad range of philosophical issues from politics and ethics to the arts and philosophy. The essays explore issues as diverse as the opposing approaches of 'analytic' and 'Continental' philosophy, modernism, Wittgenstein, abstract expressionism and Schoenberg, Shakespeare on human needs, the difficulties of authorship, Kierkegaard and post-Enlightenment religion. Presented in a fresh twenty-first century series livery, and including a specially commissioned preface, written by Stephen Mulhall, illuminating its continuing importance and relevance to philosophical enquiry, this influential work is now available for a new generation of readers.

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Download or read book Introduction to Business Translation written by Carmen Pérez Román and published by La Editorial, UPR. This book was released on 1985 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Learn Languages Easily Methods of self regulation for successful learning written by Andrey Ermoshin and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to learn a language quickly and easily? In Learn Languages Easily renowned Russian psychotherapist Andrey Ermoshin guides the reader to do just that. The solutions offered here employ his own method called psychocatalysis. This is a method of self-regulation which is built upon paying attention to your body’s signals and leveraging your own internal strengths. Ermoshin offers 40 exercises that will speed up the deep learning process needed to master new knowledge.

Download or read book Memory Techniques written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys. This book was released on 2023-08-20 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets to a sharper mind and heightened learning potential with "Memory Techniques." In this comprehensive guide, delve into the fascinating world of memory enhancement through 14 insightful chapters. Discover how memory works, explore foundational techniques, and learn the art of creating mnemonic devices that make information retention a breeze. Dive into the power of visualization, where you'll uncover how crafting vivid mental images can supercharge your memory. Explore association techniques that turn complex concepts into memorable stories, and embark on a journey through rhythmic and musical memory, harnessing melodies and rhythms to boost recall. Unleash the potential of mind mapping and diagrams to organize information visually, while advanced strategies teach you to tackle even the most complex data. From everyday memory challenges to preserving cultural and historical knowledge, this book equips you with a toolkit for memory mastery. Unearth the ethical dimensions of memory enhancement and delve into the awe-inspiring stories of individuals who've pushed memory to its limits. Discover how memory intertwines with the digital age, as well as its role in ancient cultures and indigenous practices. "Memory Techniques" is your passport to unleashing your mind's full potential. Whether you're a student aiming for academic excellence or someone seeking cognitive vitality, this book offers practical exercises, real-world applications, and thought-provoking insights to transform the way you remember, learn, and engage with the world around you. Embrace the art of memory, and embark on a transformative journey of mental empowerment.

Download or read book Another Day in the Frontal Lobe written by Katrina Firlik and published by Random House. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katrina Firlik is a neurosurgeon, one of only two hundred or so women among the alpha males who dominate this high-pressure, high-prestige medical specialty. She is also a superbly gifted writer–witty, insightful, at once deeply humane and refreshingly wry. In Another Day in the Frontal Lobe, Dr. Firlik draws on this rare combination to create a neurosurgeon’s Kitchen Confidential–a unique insider’s memoir of a fascinating profession. Neurosurgeons are renowned for their big egos and aggressive self-confidence, and Dr. Firlik confirms that timidity is indeed rare in the field. “They’re the kids who never lost at musical chairs,” she writes. A brain surgeon is not only a highly trained scientist and clinician but also a mechanic who of necessity develops an intimate, hands-on familiarity with the gray matter inside our skulls. It’s the balance between cutting-edge medical technology and manual dexterity, between instinct and expertise, that Firlik finds so appealing–and so difficult to master. Firlik recounts how her background as a surgeon’s daughter with a strong stomach and a keen interest in the brain led her to this rarefied specialty, and she describes her challenging, atypical trek from medical student to fully qualified surgeon. Among Firlik’s more memorable cases: a young roofer who walked into the hospital with a three-inch-long barbed nail driven into his forehead, the result of an accident with his partner’s nail gun, and a sweet little seven-year-old boy whose untreated earache had become a raging, potentially fatal infection of the brain lining. From OR theatrics to thorny ethical questions, from the surprisingly primitive tools in a neurosurgeon’s kit to glimpses of future techniques like the “brain lift,” Firlik cracks open medicine’s most prestigious and secretive specialty. Candid, smart, clear-eyed, and unfailingly engaging, Another Day in the Frontal Lobe is a mesmerizing behind-the-scenes glimpse into a world of incredible competition and incalculable rewards.

Download or read book The Patron Saint of Ugly written by Marie Manilla and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its irresistible blend of Southern Gothic and Sicilian malocchio, a lush, exuberant tale of a reluctant saint, her unforgettable family, and the myriad difficulties we all face when it comes to loving and being loved Born in Sweetwater, West Virginia, with a mop of flaming red hair and a map of the world rendered in port-wine stains on every surface of her body, Garnet Ferrari is used to being an outcast. With her sharp tongue, she has always known how to defend herself against bullies and aggressors, but she finds she is less adept at fending off the pilgrims who have set up a veritable tent city outside her hilltop home, convinced that she is Saint Garnet, healer of skin ailments and maker of miracles. Her grandmother, Nonna Diamante, believes that Garnet's mystical gift can be traced back to the family's origins in the Nebrodi Mountains of Sicily, and now the Vatican has sent an emissary to Sweetwater to investigate. Garnet, determined to debunk this "gift," reaches back into her family's tangled past and unspools a story of love triangles on the shores of the Messina Strait; a sad, beautiful maiden's gilded-cage childhood in blueblood Virginia; and the angelic, doomed boy Garnet could not protect. Saint or not, Garnet learns that the line between reality and myth is always blurred, and that the aspects of ourselves we are most ashamed of can prove to be the source of our greatest strength, and even our salvation.

Download or read book The Power of the Yokes written by Carlton Foster and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Power of The Yoke tackles head-on the importance of starting off children the right way during the early years of life. The things that happen to children whether good or bad during the early years will have a significant impact later throughout the rest of their lives. The book deals with issues that could yoke people and prevent them from fulfilling their destiny. The yoke is not for the present but it is for the future. The yoke is a symbol of servitude. The book helps you to recognize the competing forces and voices that that will prevent you from becoming all that God has planned for your life. You are equipped to recognize the abundance of yokes. You are reminded that your life has worth and exposes the many snares that Satan sets to enslave you, causing you to live life short of What God destined you to become.

Download or read book Riding The Waves An Insider s Memoire Journey of a Naval Artificer Engineer One among Thousands Stories written by Dinesh Joshi and published by Clever Fox Publishing. This book was released on with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book titled "Riding the Waves: An Insider’s Memoire" is a firsthand experience of dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of naval engineer’s journey through his life in maritime domain. The book carefully captures the essence of the naval engineering profession, offering readers a rare glimpse into the basics of ship construction, acquisition, maintenance and operation. Drawing from authors own experiences and deep understanding of the subject matter, book brings to life the real-world challenges, triumphs, and complexities faced in the course of their professional life. What sets this book apart is its authenticity. Every detail, every episode, and every procedure depicted within its pages is a true reflection of the character and procedures adopted for ship construction and maintenance. The book depicts with accuracy and realism of the events portrayed in this book about the profession. Author’s meticulous attention to technicality and processes is from real time events, offering readers a rare insider's perspective into the workings of our maritime defence apparatus. As you embark on this literary odyssey, may you gain a newfound appreciation for the men and women who serve tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the safety and security of our seas. And may you come away from this book with a deeper understanding of the noble profession of naval engineering and the profound impact it has on our maritime defence capabilities. It is with great pride and admiration that author has put the story which is testament to their service, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to duty. This book is to inspire the readers and stand as a tribute to the unsung heroes who serve in the maritime domain.

Download or read book The Symphony of Words written by Stanley Scott Jr and published by Stanley Scott Jr. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world woven with words, there exists a distinct form of artistic expression that resonates deep within the human soul. A rhythmic piece of writing, adorned with metaphors that dance on the page, emerges as a symphony of language, occupying a realm somewhere between speech and song. This unique entity, known as poetry, captivates hearts and minds, enchanting readers with its melody and imagery. As we embark on this exploration of the profound art of poetry, let us seek to embrace its complexities and revel in its mysteries. Join me Stanley Scott Jr as we traverse the enchanted realm of words and emotions, venturing into the land of metaphor and rhyme. Each poem is a reflection of the different parts of my life as a teacher, student, dock worker, counselor, steward, trustee, trusted servant, artist, producer, traveler, owner, family member, friend, mentor/mentee, sponsor/sponsee, and loving human being. Together, we shall unlock a world where speech and song converge, where beauty and emotion intertwine, and where the symphony of words forever echoes in our souls through poems.

Download or read book From Hockey to Baseball I kept them in stitches written by Ken Carson and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ken Carson's career as rink rat, athletic trainer and executive has spanned sixty years from junior hockey to the NHL and from major-league baseball to the minors. Carson has sharpened skates with Bobby Orr as his helper; been frightened out of a wrestling ring by Yukon Eric; lived at the arena in Rochester, N.Y.; stitched up players for the Pittsburgh Penguins; celebrated the Blue Jays' first AL East championship on the turf of Exhibition Stadium as the team trainer who doubled as director of team travel. He was the first trainer for two expansion teams in two sports, the Penguins and the Blue Jays, participating in the 1976 NHL All-Star Game and the 1980 MLB All-Star Game. In 1987, Carson became the Blue Jays' director of Florida operations, which included the role of general manager of the Class A team at Dunedin. As a respected minor-league executive, he became president of the Class A Florida State League in 2015. Carson's story, as told to Toronto sports writer Larry Millson, offers a unique perspective of sports over the generations....

Download or read book Higher Calling written by Scott C. Beardsley and published by University of Virginia Press. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolution has been taking place in the ranks of higher education. University and college presidents—once almost invariably the products of "traditional" scholarly, tenure-track career paths, up through the provost’s office—are rapidly becoming a group with diverse skills and backgrounds. The same is true for many deans and administrative leaders. In Higher Calling: The Rise of Nontraditional Leaders in Academia, Scott C. Beardsley, dean of the University of Virginia’s prestigious Darden School of Business, offers a new vision of leadership for today’s higher education. Grounded in the author’s own inspirational story of leaving McKinsey & Company in pursuit of a new source of meaning in his professional life, Higher Calling employs research gathered from search firm executives who now play king or queen maker in presidential and dean searches. It also takes into account information from U.S. liberal arts colleges—considered by many to be the bellwethers of change—to explore what set of strengths an institution of higher education needs in a leader in the twenty-first century. Beardsley explores the widely varying definitions and associated numbers of traditional and nontraditional leaders and asks, Why are U.S. colleges and universities hiring nontraditional candidates to lead them into the future? How are the skills required to lead higher education institutions changing? Or has the search process changed, resulting in a more diverse set of candidates? Providing not only an analysis of nontraditional leaders in higher education but also strategies for developing skills and selecting leaders, Beardsley offers a wealth of information for the modern university in the face of change.