Education/Academic

A graphical model is a statistical model that is represented by a graph. The factorization properties underlying graphical models (read more)

A graphical model is a statistical model that is represented by a graph. The factorization properties underlying graphical models facilitate tractable computation with multivariate distributions, making the models a valuable tool with a plethora of applications. Furthermore, directed graphical models allow intuitive causal interpretations and have become a cornerstone for causal inference.

While there exist a number of excellent books on graphical models, the field has grown so much that individual authors can hardly cover its entire scope. Moreover, the field is interdisciplinary by nature. Through chapters by leading researchers from different areas, this handbook provides a broad and accessible overview of the state of the art. (hide)

This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on (read more)

This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019 specification). It provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks and will help you learn and memorise the most important areas, with links provided back to the main Introduction to Health and Safety at Work text to help you consolidate your learning.
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With thousands of courses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to making university applications. (read more)

With thousands of courses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to making university applications. HEAP University Degree Course Offers is the essential guide covering everything students need to know to research and prepare effectively, helping them choose and win a place on a course that's right for them. The 51st edition is fully revised and updated with new courses and admissions policies for 2021 entry.
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Lyle Campbell presents an accessible, hands-on introduction to historical linguistics. The fourth edition has a lucid and engaging (read more)

Lyle Campbell presents an accessible, hands-on introduction to historical linguistics. The fourth edition has a lucid and engaging style, expert guidance and comprehensive coverage, making it ideal for students coming to historical linguistics for the first time.

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In History 4 Degrees Celsius Ian Baucom continues his inquiries into the place of the Black Atlantic in the making of the modern (read more)

In History 4 Degrees Celsius Ian Baucom continues his inquiries into the place of the Black Atlantic in the making of the modern and postmodern world. Putting black studies into conversation with climate change, Baucom outlines how the ongoing concerns of critical race, diaspora, and postcolonial studies are crucial to understanding the Anthropocene. He draws on materialist and postmaterialist thought, Sartre, and the science of climate change to trace the ways in which evolving political, cultural, and natural history converge to shape a globally destructive force.

Published:14 Aug 2020
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Every year, students are rejected from their first choice university simply because they have submitted a UCAS application that fails (read more)

Every year, students are rejected from their first choice university simply because they have submitted a UCAS application that fails to make the right impact on admissions tutors. This annually updated guide has been helping students stay off the reject pile for over 30 years. With step-by-step guidance on how to fill in your UCAS application, and helpful tips and instructions, it provides vital advice on how to avoid common mistakes and make your personal statement stand out from the crowd. (hide)

Terry Edwards and Carl Parsons tell the story of the takeover of England's schools by the super-efficient, modernising, academising (read more)

Terry Edwards and Carl Parsons tell the story of the takeover of England's schools by the super-efficient, modernising, academising machine, which, in collaboration with a dynamic, forward-looking government is recasting the educational landscape. England's school system is turbo-charged into a new era and will be the envy of the world, led by Chief Executives of Multi Academy Trusts on bankers' salaries, imposing a slim curriculum, the soundest of discipline regimes and ensuring that highest standards will be achieved even if at the expense of teacher morale, poor service to special needs, off-rolling of students and despite an absolute lack of evidence that this privatised system works. (hide)

A cutting-edge examination of what it means to be human and to have a 'self' in the face of new scientific developments in genetic (read more)

A cutting-edge examination of what it means to be human and to have a 'self' in the face of new scientific developments in genetic editing, cloning and neural downloading. After seeing his own cells used to grow clumps of new neurons - essentially mini-brains - Philip Ball begins to examine the concepts of identity and consciousness. Delving into humanity's deep evolutionary past to look at how complex creatures like us emerged from single-celled life, he offers a new perspective on how humans think about ourselves.
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Listening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, (read more)

Listening helps us be there for others, to support them in tough times, and to strengthen our relationships with partners, family, friends and colleagues. From opening up a conversation with someone who might be struggling, to how to use gentle encouragement to help others share their stories, How to Listen demonstrates the power of listening without judgement and draws on the extensive experience of Samaritans in offering practical advice to apply to your own life. (hide)

The How to Pass series is chosen by students, parents and teachers again and again. This is the only study book that addresses the (read more)

The How to Pass series is chosen by students, parents and teachers again and again. This is the only study book that addresses the skills for Advanced Higher Biology, as well as the knowledge.

> Recap and remember course content. Concise summaries and diagrams cover the important points for each Key Area in the latest SQA specification. > Test your skills and knowledge.

Regular 'check-up' questions throughout the text help you to see if a topic is secure before you move on. This style of active revision is much more effective than simply reading. > Practise exam-style questions. (hide)