The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World (Luca Michael)(Paperback)

The Power of Experiments: Decision Making in a Data-Driven World (Luca Michael)(Paperback)

How organizations--including Google, StubHub, Airbnb, and Facebook--learn from experiments in a data-driven world. Have you logged into Facebook recently? Searched for something on Google? Chosen a movie on Netflix? If so, you've probably been an unwitting participant in a variety of

Calling Bullshit - The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World (West Jevin D.)(Paperback / softback)

Dynamic Decision Making in Chess (Gelfand Boris)(Paperback / softback)

In Dynamic Decision Making in Chess former World Championship Challenger Boris Gelfand continues his investigation into decision-making at the top level, discussing some of his best games as well as his worst slips, giving the reader a unique insight into the mind of a world-class

Transforming Teaching and Learning Through Data-Driven Decision Making (Mandinach Ellen B.)(Paperback)

Connect data and instruction to improve practice Gathering data and using it to inform instruction is a requirement for many schools, yet educators are not necessarily formally trained in how to do it. This book helps bridge the gap between classroom practice and the principles of educational

The Irresistible Introvert: Harness the Power of Quiet Charisma in a Loud World (Chung Michaela)(Paperback)

Facilitator's Guide to Participatory Decision-Making (Kaner Sam)(Paperback)

Unleash the transformative power of face to face groups The third edition of this ground-breaking book continues to advance its mission to support groups to do their best thinking. It demonstrates that meetings can be much more than merely an occasion for solving a problem or creating a plan. Every

Sources of Power, 20th Anniversary Edition: How People Make Decisions (Klein Gary A.)(Paperback)

As seen in Malcolm Gladwell's Blink--the modern, groundbreaking classic on effective decision making. How people really make decisions: drawing on prior experience and using a combination of intuition and analysis. We have all seen images of firefighters rescuing people from burning buildings

Message of Luke - Saviour Of The World (Wilcock Michael (Author))(Paperback / softback)

Re-presentation of a classic exposition of the Gospel of Luke for a new generation of

From Decision to Heresy: Experiments in Non-Standard Thought (Laruelle Francois)(Paperback)

Introductory collection of writings by a creative and subversive thinker, ranging from the origins of 'non-philosophy' to its evolution into what Laruelle now calls 'non-standard philosophy.'The question 'What is non-philosophy?' must be replaced by the question about what it can and cannot do. To

Judgment and Decision Making: Psychological Perspectives (Hardman David)(Paperback)

Judgment and Decision Making is a refreshingly accessible text that explores the wide variety of ways people make judgments. It examines assessments of probability, frequency, and causation; as well as how decisions are rendered under conditions of risk and uncertainty. Topics covered include

Radical Uncertainty - Decision-making for an unknowable future (King Mervyn)(Paperback / softback)

This ambitious and thought-provoking new work offers an overarching analysis of decision-making in all walks of

Barca - The Making of the Greatest Team in the World (Hunter Graham)(Paperback / softback)

Donald Trump: The Making of a World View (Simms Brendan)(Paperback)

In Donald Trump: The Making of a World View, noted UK-based historians Brendan Simms and Charlie Laderman argue it's a grave error to see Trump's foreign policy views as impulsive and inconsistent, or believe that they were improvised on the campaign trail and now in office. They also explore how

Loki of Midgard: The Making of a Magician (Meinking Jennifer)(Paperback)

Living in the shadow of his warrior brother has driven Loki to an amazing discovery: a hidden portal between his own world and a more fascinating one that constantly draws him back. On Asgard, he is an almost-forgotten prince, desperate to prove himself, but on Midgard (Earth), he finds the

Head First Data Analysis: A Learner's Guide to Big Numbers, Statistics, and Good Decisions (Milton Michael)(Paperback)

Today, interpreting data is a critical decision-making factor for businesses and organizations. If your job requires you to manage and analyze all kinds of data, turn to Head First Data Analysis, where you'll quickly learn how to collect and organize data, sort the distractions from the truth, find

Bandit Algorithms (Lattimore Tor)(Pevná vazba)

Decision-making in the face of uncertainty is a significant challenge in machine learning, and the multi-armed bandit model is a commonly used framework to address it. This comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the multi-armed bandit problem examines all the major settings, including

Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Making Sense of People's Problems (Johnstone Lucy)(Paperback)

The first edition of Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy caught the wave of growing interest in formulation in a clinical context. This completely updated and revised edition summarises recent practice, research, developments and debates while retaining the features that made the first a

Nutrition Experiments in Pigs and Poultry: A Practical Guide (Bedford Michael R.)(Pevná vazba)

The emphasis throughout is on the practical aspects of designing nutrition experiments. The book builds on the basics and proceeds to describe the limitations of experiment design involving different ingredients. It then characterizes experimental diets including ingredient selection, composition,

Boeing Metamorphosis: Launching the 737 and 747, 1965-1969 (Fredrickson John)(Pevná vazba)

Welcome to the world of corporate decision-making, workplace gambles, and a myriad of human interactions. This is a story that affirms the traditional values of hard work, fidelity, and building the human alliances necessary for achieving enduring success. John Andrew, a retired Boeing executive,

Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work (Taylor Brian J.)(Paperback)

At a time when accountability and the avoidance of risk are increasingly demanded of social workers, the ability to make clear and informed decisions is essential. This book, written for practicing social workers undertaking their ASYE and compulsory CPD, has been designed to help professionals

Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision Making (Stone Deborah)(Paperback)

Policy making is a political struggle over values and ideas. By exposing the paradoxes that underlie even seemingly straightforward policy decisions, Policy Paradox shows students that politics cannot be cleansed from the process in favor of 'rationality.' Author Deborah Stone has fully revised and

Driven by Data 2.0: A Practical Guide to Improve Instruction (Bambrick-Santoyo Paul)(Paperback)

The bestselling guide for school leaders--updated in a new edition Data-driven instruction is the philosophy that schools should focus on two simple questions: how do you know if are students learning? And when they are not, what do you do about it? Driven by Data 2.0 is a practical guide that

1946: The Making of the Modern World (Sebestyen Victor)(Paperback / softback)

A compelling account of a crucial year in post-war history, in the tradition of Margaret MacMillan's award-winning and bestselling The

The Making of Casino Royale (1967) (Richardson Michael)(Paperback)