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“mark y herring”

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  • Are Libraries Obsolete?

    An Argument for Relevance in the Digital Age

    by Mark Y. Herring ...
    The digital age has transformed information access in ways that few ever dreamed. But the afterclap of our digital wonders has left libraries reeling as they are no longer the chief contender in information delivery.The author gives both sides--the web aficionados, some of them unhinged, and the traditional librarians, some blinkered--a fair hearing but misconceptions abound. Internet be-all and ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Social Media and the Good Life

    Do They Connect?

    by Mark Y. Herring ...
    Social media have accelerated communication, expanded business horizons and connected millions of individuals who otherwise would never have met. But not everything social media touch turns to gold--much of it is brass. Social networking sites are used by scammers, criminals and sexual predators, and many people now self-diagnose illness based on misinformation shared online. Businesses make great ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Criminality at Work

    Edited by Alan Bogg, Jennifer Collins, Mark Freedland, Jonathan Herring ...
    From the Master and Servant legislation to the Factories Acts of the 19th century, the criminal law has always had a vital yet normatively complex role in the regulation of work relations. Even in its earliest forms, it operated both as a tool to repress collective organizations and enforce labour discipline, while policing the worst excesses of industrial capitalism. Recently, governments have ... Read more

    $151.19 USD

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    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1665 (Unabridged)

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    by Samuel PEPYS ...
    Narrated by Gordon Entrekin, Mark Velazquez, Sharon Holt, Lucy Herring ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 9 min

    Pepys' diary continues with his trademark engaging frankness, as he jockeys for favour, criticises his colleagues on the Navy Board for their incompetence, resists the temptation to see plays, fights with his wife, sleeps with any pretty woman who will have him, tries to profit from his position while still being a good servant of the king, and all the while war with the Dutch and the terrible ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

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    by Gary W Ives ...
    Discover how to manage your library’s electronic journalswith tips from those who’ve already met the challenge!The explosive growth of electronic journals presents unique challenges for libraries. Electronic Journal Management Systems: Experiences from the Field comprehensively examines these complex topics, including explanations of the automated systems libraries have developed or adopted, ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Interdisciplinary Knowledge Organization

    by Rick Szostak, Claudio Gnoli, María López-Huertas ...
    Series series Computer Science (R0)
    This book proposes a novel approach to classification, discusses its myriad advantages, and outlines how such an approach to classification can best be pursued. It encourages a collaborative effort toward the detailed development of such a classification. This book is motivated by the increased importance of interdisciplinary scholarship in the academy, and the widely perceived shortcomings of ... Read more

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  • BiblioTech

    Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Google

    by John Palfrey ...
    Libraries today are more important than ever. More than just book repositories, libraries can become bulwarks against some of the most crucial challenges of our age: unequal access to education, jobs, and information.In BiblioTech, educator and technology expert John Palfrey argues that anyone seeking to participate in the 21st century needs to understand how to find and use the vast stores of ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • The Elements of Library Research

    What Every Student Needs to Know

    by Mary W. George ...
    "A lively, succinct, and readable introduction" to conducting academic research—from devising research questions to evaluating sources and more (Joseph Harris, Duke University).To do solid academic research, college students need to look beyond the computer search engine. This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. The Elements of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Cryptography Primer

    Secrets and Promises

    by Philip N. Klein ...
    Cryptography has been employed in war and diplomacy from the time of Julius Caesar. In our Internet age, cryptography's most widespread application may be for commerce, from protecting the security of electronic transfers to guarding communication from industrial espionage. This accessible introduction for undergraduates explains the cryptographic protocols for achieving privacy of communication ... Read more

    $34.49 USD

  • The Librarian's Guide to Negotiation: Winning Strategies for the Digital Age

    by Beth Ashmore, Jill E. Grogg, and Jeff Weddle ...
    Librarians negotiate every day with vendors, funding agencies, administrators, employees, co-workers, and patronsyet the art of negotiation receives little attention in library education and training. This practical guide by three experienced librarian-negotiators will help you develop the mindset, skills, and confidence you need to negotiate effectively in any situation. The authors provide an in ... Read more

    $32.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • History of Libraries of the Western World

    by Michael H. Harris ...
    This edition of the History of Libraries in the Western World represents a substantial revision of the earlier edition, taking into account the "information revolution" that has swept the West since 1945 and the political revolution that swept across Europe beginning in 1986. In addition, recent scholarship has been incorporated throughout the text, with special emphasis on the work centered ... Read more

    $64.79 USD

  • S-Variable Approach to LMI-Based Robust Control

    by Yoshio Ebihara, Dimitri Peaucelle, Denis Arzelier ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book shows how the use of S-variables (SVs) in enhancing the range of problems that can be addressed with the already-versatile linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach to control can, in many cases, be put on a more unified, methodical footing. Beginning with the fundamentals of the SV approach, the text shows how the basic idea can be used for each problem (and when it should not be employed ... Read more

    $89.09 USD