Composed of 100 bite-sized entries of 400 to 600 words each Netymology weaves together stories etymologies & analyses around digital cultures transformation & creation of words. Tom Chatfield presents a kaleidoscopic thought-provoking tour through the buried roots of some of the digital ages most common terms: from the @ & Apple symbols to HTML & Trojan horses to the twisted histories of new forms of slang memes text messages & gaming terms. Theres also discussion of the trends behind digital words & of the ways language itself is being shaped by new forces
- & revelations about how these forces are in turn reshaping us.
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Learn how to apply NLP to fine-tune life skills build rapport enhance communication & become more persuasive One of the most exciting psychological techniques in use today neuro-linguistic programming helps you model yourself on those-or more accurately the thought processes of those-who are stellar in their fields. Rooted in behavioral psychology of the 1970s the concepts of NLP are now common to such diverse areas as business education sports health music & the performing arts-and have been instrumental in helping people change & improve their professional & personal lives. In this handy informative guide you will acquire a basic toolkit of NLP techniques with advice on the NLP approach to goal-setting as well as insights on how you think form mental strategies manage emotional states & finally understand the world. With new content on new code NLP symbolic modeling clean language in the workplace & energetic NLP-techniques developed after the first edition

Includes:: updated information throughout & two new chapters: Dipping into Modeling & Making Change Easier Not simply a guide to reprogramming your negative or habitual thoughts this practical down-to-earth introduction to NLP is the first step to fulfilling personal & professional ambitions & achieving excellence in every sphere of your life.

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Neuroanatomy & Neuroscience at a Glance provides a user-friendly introduction to the anatomy biochemistry physiology & pharmacology of the human nervous system within one succinct highly-illustrated volume. The double page spreads begin by summarising the anatomical structure & function of the different components of the central nervous system followed by a section on applied neurobiology which outlines how to approach the patient with neurological & psychiatric problems & provides an overview of treatment & management options. Key features of this fourth edition include: A manageable overview of the structure & function of the central nervous system Full guidance on how to approach the patient with neurological problems & the investigations used in the most common scenarios Cases highlighting the clinical relevance of the basic neuroscience New chapters on the major neurotransmitters of the CNS & their functions the enteric nervous system & stroke A fully updated companion website with interactive self-assessment questions & case studies flashcards & revision notes at www.ataglanceseries.com/neuroscience Neuroanatomy & Neuroscience at a Glance is the ideal companion for anyone about to start a basic neuroanatomy or neuroscience course or can be used as a refresher for those in clinical training. ...

Neuromancer is the most influential science fiction novel of our time. Cyberspace & virtual reality were invented in this book. It changed forever the way we look at tomorrow & was the inspiration behind the blockbuster film The Matrix. In 2009 it celebrates its 25th Anniversary. ...

This title offers printed book plus Pageburst[trademark]" access
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Get on the fast track to understanding neuroscience Research into the human brain has exploded in recent years & neuroscience has become a major program at many universities & a required course for a wide range of studies. Neuroscience For Dummies tracks to an introductory neuroscience class giving you an understanding of the brains structure & function as well as a look into the relationship between memory learning emotions & the brain. Providing insight into the biology of mental illness & a glimpse at future treatments & applications of neuroscience Neuroscience For Dummies is a fascinating read for students & general interest readers alike. The brain holds the secrets to our personalities our use of language our love of music & our memories. Neuroscience For Dummies looks at how this complex structure works according to the most recent scientific discoveries illustrated by helpful diagrams & engaging anecdotes. Helpful diagrams & engaging anecdotes enhance material The latest scientific discoveries are sprinkled throughout Tracks to a typical introductory neuroscience class From how the brain works to how you feel emotions Neuroscience For Dummies offers a comprehensive overview of the fascinating study of the human brain. ...

This is the first text of its kind to link neuroscience & therapy
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What are neutrinos? Why does nature need them? What use are they? Neutrinos are perhaps the most enigmatic particles in the universe. Formed in certain radioactive decays they pass through most matter with ease. These tiny ghostly particles are formed in millions in the Sun & pass through us constantly. For a long time they were thought to be massless & passing as they do like ghosts they were not regarded as significant. Now we know they have a very small mass & there are strong indications that they are very important indeed. It is speculated that a heavy form of neutrino that is both matter & antimatter may have shaped the balance of matter & antimatter in the early universe. Here Frank Close gives an account of the discovery of neutrinos & our growing understanding of their significance also touching on some speculative ideas concerning the possible uses of neutrinos & their role in the early universe. ...

The ancient menace man's worst nightmare has finally escaped from Lalonde & in the process it has shattered the Confederation's peaceful existence. Those who succumbled to the horror have aquired godlike powers but now follow a far from divine gospel as they advance inexorably from world to world. On planets & asteroids individuals battle for survival against brutal forces. Governments teeter on the brink of anarchy the Confederation Navy is dangerously over-stretched & a dark messiah prepares to invoke his own version of the final night. In such desperate times the last thing the galaxy needs is a new & terrifyingly powerful weapon. Yet Dr Alkad Mzu is determined to retrieve the Alchemist
- so she can complete her thirty-year-old vendetta to slay a star. But people on both sides had ideas on how to use the ultimate doomsday device. ' Mr Hamilton tells an excellent story here' SFSite.com ' The sheer scale of blazing action & galactic pursuit is genuinely impressive.. .a real page-turner' SFX
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It looks Frankie thought happily to herself like a proper fabulous frock shop! Francesca Meredith has always had a penchant for vintage dresses. So when she inherits a retro dress shop in the quaint Berkshire village of Kingston Dapple its better than winning the lottery. Life is just perfect for Frankie but its about to get complicated when she sees a masculine vision setting up shop outside her door
- heart-throb florist Dexter Valentine. As Frankie tries her best to make Francescas Fabulous Frocks into a success Dexters philandering proves the ultimate distraction. That is until the village medium insists that Frankies shop is haunted & Frankie starts witnessing some very strange shenanigans. Will Dexter think shes crazy? Will Frankies terribly ordinary life return to normal ever again? Does she even want it to...?
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