David King

We all know that global warming is a problem, but the blizzard of information and misinformation on the subject makes it hard to know what to do. The Hot Topic is the first book to set out the problems and the solutions in a straightforward way - no hidden agenda, no breast-beating, no hair shirts. Science - how the climate is already changing and what the future is likely to bring Adaptation - preparing for the changes we can''t stop Technological solutions - new, clean ways to live, travel and keep the lights on Political solutions - the inside track on what it will take to bring the whole world to the same negotiating table, and how to deal with the ''problem'' countries - China, India, Russia and the US Personal and local solutions - what you can do and why it will make a difference

Meetings aims to help learners of Business English develop the skills and language needed to participate in meetings where English is the medium of communication, whether listening to other participants, making points or acting as chair. The book practices language and skills in the following areas: * Opening a meeting * Presenting information * Problem-solving * Explaining and clarifying * Agreeing and disagreeing * Summarizing and closing

Conversing in English in a work context is often not a problem for speakers of other languages, but outside that context many learners lack confidence and experience difficulties. ''Socialising'' helps learners of business English to develop the skills and language they need to establish and build effective social relationships with present and future business partners.

"The Hot Topic" is a collaborative work by one of the most respected scientists and one of the most dynamic writers in the field of climate change. Sir David King, world-renowned scientist and the Government''s Chief Scientific Adviser, is widely credited with persuading Tony Blair to act on climate change and with getting key international figures around the negotiating table, and has a significant media profile. On publication of "The Hot Topic" his previous obligation not to comment publicly about New Labour''s attitude to the ever-growing problem of global warming will be lifted and he will finally be able to speak out. Gabrielle Walker is a respected author, journalist and radio presenter, and a regular contributor to New Scientist, whose 8-part series "Planet Earth Under Threat" was a major success last year for BBC Radio 4. Last year awareness about global warming reached a tipping point."The Hot Topic" goes beyond a statement of the problem to address in detail what can be done to answer the challenge on a personal, social, national and international level.A clear, short and engaging book that approaches the whole issue - the present problem and the future solutions - in a straightforward way, it is bound to receive massive attention from industry, the media and government alike. While there have been many other books about the problem of climate change, none has addressed what we can and should do about it so clearly and persuasively.

Domine uno de los juegos más apasionantes del mundo con este libro inspirador escrito por el gran maestro internacional Daniel King. Los diagramas claros y las sorprendentes ilustraciones guían a los principiantes en las reglas y los movimientos basicos. Los ejercicios y los consejos sobre estrategia ayudan a los jugadores mas experimentados a mejorar su tecnica. Tambien podra descubrir mucho mas, incluyendo la fascinante historia del ajedrez y los perfiles de los mejores jugadores.

Norfolks churches are home to some of the highest-quality and best-preserved medieval stained glass in Britain. Panels produced in the countys extensive and long-lasting workshops, centred in the historically important city of Norwich, can be found in some 270 buildings, including churches, museums and country houses. Moreover, recent research has revealed for the first time the original location of many of the panels now dispersed around the county. In Stories in Glass, Paul Harley and David King reveal these treasures to a new audience. Harleys exquisite photographs are set alongside historical and artistic explanations that illuminate the social, economic and religious background to the windows we see today. With 200 colour images, and maps showing the locations of the windows discussed, this beautifully illustrated guide will appeal to the explorer and collector alike.

Norfolks churches are home to some of the highest-quality and best-preserved medieval stained glass in Britain. Panels produced in the countys extensive and long-lasting workshops, centred in the historically important city of Norwich, can be found in some 270 buildings, including churches, museums and country houses. Moreover, recent research has revealed for the first time the original location of many of the panels now dispersed around the county. In Stories in Glass, Paul Harley and David King reveal these treasures to a new audience. Harleys exquisite photographs are set alongside historical and artistic explanations that illuminate the social, economic and religious background to the windows we see today. With 200 colour images, and maps showing the locations of the windows discussed, this beautifully illustrated guide will appeal to the explorer and collector alike.

Na noite de 8 de novembro de 1923, Adolf Hitler, ento com 34 anos, invadiu uma cervejaria em Munique, disparou sua pistola no ar e proclamou uma revoluço. Dezessete horas depois, tudo o que restava de seu audacioso movimento era um rastro de destruiço. Hitler era agora um foragido da policia, e aquele parecia ser o fim de sua carreira."O julgamento de Adolf Hitler" narra a historia veridica do monumental processo criminal que se seguiu quando Hitler e nove outros suspeitos foram acusados de alta traiço. Reporteres de lugares to dispares como Argentina e Australia reuniram-se em Munique por quatro semanas para acompanhar o "espetaculo". Ao final, Hitler transformaria o fiasco do putsch (golpe) da cervejaria em uma vitoria estonteante para o jovem Partido Nazista. Esse julgamento colocou Hitler no centro das atençes e serviu de palco para sua ideologia, dando inicio a sua improvavel ofensiva rumo ao poder.Baseado em transcriçes de julgamentos, arquivos policiais e muitas outras fontes, "O julgamento de Adolf Hitler" e uma emocionante historia real de crime e castigo e o retrato assombroso de como uma falha na justiça pode ter consequencias catastroficas.

La desconocida historia del juicio que pavimentó el camino de Hitler al poder y que marcó la historia del siglo XX.La tarde del 8 de noviembre de 1923, un Adolf Hitler de 34 años irrumpió en una de las mayores cervecerias de Munich, disparo su pistola al aire y proclamo la revolucion. Comenzaba asi el llamado Putsch de Munich, por el que fueron procesados y condenados a prision Hitler y otros dirigentes nazis. Su carrera politica parecia acabada. Este ensayo cuenta la verdadera historia del proceso judicial que cayo sobre Hitler y otros compañeros. Periodistas de todo el mundo aterrizaron en Munich para cubrir un espectaculo sensacional que duro cuatro semanas. Tras el juicio, cumplio solo nueve meses de los cinco años a los que habia sido condenado. Y lo que es mas importante, Hitler supo transformar el intento fallido de golpe de Estado en una victoria: fue este el juicio que puso a Hitler en primer plano, dotandolo de una posicion sin precedentes para desarrollar su demagogia y colocandolo en el camino al poder.

La desconocida historia del juicio que pavimentó el camino de Hitler al poder y que marcó la historia del siglo XX.La tarde del 8 de noviembre de 1923, un Adolf Hitler de 34 años irrumpió en una de las mayores cervecerias de Munich, disparo su pistola al aire y proclamo la revolucion. Comenzaba asi el llamadoPutsch de Munich, por el que fueron procesados y condenados a prision Hitler y otros dirigentes nazis. Su carrera politica parecia acabada. Este ensayo cuenta la verdadera historia del proceso judicial que cayo sobre Hitler y otros compañeros. Periodistas de todo el mundo aterrizaron en Munich para cubrir un espectaculo sensacional que duro cuatro semanas. Tras el juicio, cumplio solo nueve meses de los cinco años a los que habia sido condenado. Y lo que es mas importante, Hitler supo transformar el intento fallido de golpe de Estado en una victoria: fue este el juicio que puso a Hitler en primer plano, dotandolo de una posicion sin precedentes para desarrollar su demagogia y colocandolo en el camino al poder.

Los autores nos presentan toda la escala de los sistemas expertos, desde las más sencillas y ya disponibles aplicaciones para formación hasta los esperados sistemas que servirán de ayuda en los niveles mas altos de las grandes organizaciones. Nos indican como empezar, escogiendo un sistema limitado a una tarea bien concreta y observando sus costes, los beneficios que genera y como hace cambiar nuestro modo de pensar sobre nuestro trabajo y el de los expertos. Nos dan razones convincentes de que ha llegado el momento de invertir en la experiencia que pronto vamos a necesitar para evolucionar rapidamente, conforme se desarrollen sistemas expertos aun mas potentes. INDICE: Introduccion. MYCIN. Resolucion humana de problemas. Representacion del conocimiento. Ejecucion de inferencias. Retorno a MYCIN. Lenguajes y herramientas. Herramientas comerciales. Sistemas primitivos. Sistemas recientes. Construccion de un pequeño sistema de conocimiento. Desarrollo de grandes sistemas expertos. Etc.