-Titulo Original : Quantum Computer Science An Introduction-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: In the 1990s it was realized that quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science. This book is a concise introduction to quantum computation, developing the basic elements of this new branch of computational theory without assuming any background in physics. It begins with an introduction to the quantum theory from a computer-science perspective. It illustrates the quantum-computational approach with several elementary examples of quantum speed-up, before moving to the major applications: Shors factoring algorithm, Grovers search algorithm, and quantum error correction. The book is intended primarily for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory, but will also be of interest to physicists who want to learn the theory of quantum computation, and philosophers of science interested in quantum foundational issues. It evolved during six years of teaching the subject to undergraduates and graduate students in computer science, mathematics, engineering, and physics, at Cornell University. Review ...what it treats, it treats extremely well, with rigor and attention to detail that reveals a deep understanding of the subject... I truly hope that Mermins book will nurture the next generations of scientists in their understanding of things quantum computational --- or even just plain quantum. Barbara Terhal, IBM T.J. Watson Research Center for PHYSICS TODAY Pre-Publication Endorsement: … will be a standard for instruction and reference for years to come. … The book is suffused with Mermin’s unique knowledge of the history of modern physics, and has some of the most captivating writing to be found in a college textbook. David DiVincenzo, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center Pre-Publication Endorsement: … a gentle introduction to quantum computation especially aimed at an audience of computer scientists and mathematicians. … Mermin has always been an entertaining and comprehensible writer, and continues to be in this book. I expect it to become the definitive introduction to this material for non-physicists. Peter Shor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pre-Publication Endorsement: … Mermin’s lucid prose and gentle humor cajole [students] toward a sound intuition for what it all means, not an easy task for a subject superficially so counterintuitive. Charles Bennett, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center Pre-Publication Endorsement: This is one of the finest books in the rapidly growing field of quantum information. Almost every page contains a unique insight or a novel interpretation. David Mermin has once again demonstrated his legendary pedagogical skills to produce a classic. Lov Grover, Bell Labs The text, the mathematics and the (many, many) circuit diagrams are impeccably laid out; the tone is enthusiastic without resorting to hyperbole; and the writing is clear and a joy to read. Indeed, the reader is well taken care of in this book. Wim van Dam, American Scientist ...an excellent introductory book... - James W. Harrinton, Mathematical Reviews Book Description A concise introduction to quantum computation for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory. Book Description Quantum physics has some spectacular applications in computer science, and this book is a concise introduction to quantum computation. It develops the basic elements of computational theory without assuming any background in physics, and so is ideal for computer scientists who know nothing about quantum theory. About the Author N. David Mermin is Horace White Professor of Physics Emeritus at Cornell University. He has received the Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical Society and the Klopsteg Award of the American Association of Physics Teachers. He is a member of the U. S. National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Professor Mermin has written on quantum foundational issues for s...

-Titulo Original : Concepts In Programming Languages-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Concepts in Programming Languages elucidates the central concepts used in modern programming languages, such as functions, types, memory management, and control. The book is unique in its comprehensive presentation and comparison of major object-oriented programming languages. Separate chapters examine the history of objects, Simula and Smalltalk, and the prominent languages C and Java. The author presents foundational topics, such as lambda calculus and denotational semantics, in an easy-to-read, informal style, focusing on the main insights provided by these theories. Advanced topics include concurrency, concurrent object-oriented programming, program components, and inter-language interoperability. A chapter on logic programming illustrates the importance of specialized programming methods for certain kinds of problems. Review The books three goals are achieved admirably: to discuss the design decisions and tradeoffs of various programming languages, to compare programming languages to deepen understanding, and to present language-specific programming techniques... This is the text one would use in a course on programming languages. Highly recommended. Choice It is an excellent book on programming languages, and one that lecturers would enjoy using and students would gain much from having and reading...The exercises are excellent, and range from basic exercises to ones that, if they dont inspire new careers, ought at least generate fine projects. ..I am sure this book will be a success and we will soon see further editions...Indeed it is an inspiring book. LTSN Book Reviews Book Description A comprehensive undergraduate textbook covering both theory and practical design issues, with an emphasis on object-oriented languages...

-Titulo Original : Term Rewriting And All That-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: This textbook offers a unified, self-contained introduction to the field of term rewriting. Baader and Nipkow cover all the basic material--abstract reduction systems, termination, confluence, completion, and combination problems--but also some important and closely connected subjects: universal algebra, unification theory, Grobner bases, and Buchbergers algorithm. They present the main algorithms both informally and as programs in the functional language Standard ML (An appendix contains a quick and easy introduction to ML). Key chapters cover crucial algorithms such as unification and congruence closure in more depth and develop efficient Pascal programs. The book contains many examples and over 170 exercises. This is also an ideal reference book for professional researchers: results spread over many conference and journal articles are collected here in a unified notation, detailed proofs of almost all theorems are provided, and each chapter closes with a guide to the literature. Review ...it fills a gap by being the first textbook in English on this topic...The book is well written, clearly structured and contains proofs of all the theorems, including those of the undecidability of termination and of Kruskals theorem. Mathematical Reviews ...I am thoroughly impressed by this book. Computing Reviews Book Description Unified and self-contained introduction to term-rewriting; suited for students or professionals...

-Titulo Original : The Elements Of Java™ Style (sigs Reference Library, Series Number 15)-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: The Elements of Java Style, written by renowned author Scott Ambler, Alan Vermeulen, and a team of programmers from Rogue Wave Software, is directed at anyone who writes Java code. Many books explain the syntax and basic use of Java; however, this essential guide explains not only what you can do with the syntax, but what you ought to do. Just as Strunk and Whites The Elements of Style provides rules of usage for the English language, this text furnishes a set of rules for Java practitioners. While illustrating these rules with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage, the authors offer a collection of standards, conventions, and guidelines for writing solid Java code that will be easy to understand, maintain, and enhance. Java developers and programmers who read this book will write better Java code, and become more productive as well. Indeed, anyone who writes Java code or plans to learn how to write Java code should have this book next to his/her computer. Review This is a great book for the beginner or intermediate developer -- experts should already know this stuff. It will help you create better, cleaner, more easily maintained code. If you work with other developers, I recommend getting several copies for the group...The Elements of Java Style proves that Good things come in small packages. Physically, its a small book, and weighs in at just 142 pages. However, the positive impact it can have on your work is all out of proportion to its size. Thats because the ideas presented arent limited to a single language, and the way the ideas are presented is very compact. The Elements of Java Style isnt about the code you write, its about the way you write. Its central premise is that your writing style either enhances or decreases the readability and understandability of the code you write...Over the years, Ive read lots of books that I would recommend to different developers, but this book is one of a few that I would recommend to all developers. Pick up a copy, give it a read, and I think youll agree. The Elements of Java Style is a useful resource for those wishing to refine their skills in the language and apply them in a team environment. Science Books & Films By and large there is little to argue about. The Elements of Java Style is perfect in what it tries to achieve. The Development Exchanges Java Zone Book Description This book, first published in 2000, Illustrates rules of Java code-writing with parallel examples of correct and incorrect usage...

-Titulo Original : Purely Functional Data Structures-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Most books on data structures assume an imperative language such as C or C. However, data structures for these languages do not always translate well to functional languages such as Standard ML, Haskell, or Scheme. This book describes data structures from the point of view of functional languages, with examples, and presents design techniques that allow programmers to develop their own functional data structures. The author includes both classical data structures, such as red-black trees and binomial queues, and a host of new data structures developed exclusively for functional languages. All source code is given in Standard ML and Haskell, and most of the programs are easily adaptable to other functional languages. This handy reference for professional programmers working with functional languages can also be used as a tutorial or for self-study. Review This book is important because it presents data structures from the point of view of functional languages...a handy reference for professional functional programmers...Most of the programs can easily be adapted to other functional languages. Even C and Java programmers should find implementing these data structures a relatively straightforward process...Programs are physically well structured and readable, and are displayed in boxes. Okasaki has produced a valuable book about functional programming, exploring a wide range of data structures...a significant contribution to the computer science literature. Computing Reviews Book Description This book describes data structures and data structure design techniques for functional languages...

-Titulo Original : Computational Geometry In C (cambridge Tracts In Theoretical Computer Science (paperback))-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: This is the newly revised and expanded edition of the popular introduction to the design and implementation of geometry algorithms arising in areas such as computer graphics, robotics, and engineering design. The second edition contains material on several new topics, such as randomized algorithms for polygon triangulation, planar point location, 3D convex hull construction, intersection algorithms for ray-segment and ray-triangle, and point-in-polyhedron. A new Sources chapter points to supplemental literature for readers needing more information on any topic. A novel aspect is the inclusion of working C code for many of the algorithms, with discussion of practical implementation issues. The self-contained treatment presumes only an elementary knowledge of mathematics, but reaches topics on the frontier of current research, making it a useful reference for practitioners at all levels. The code in this new edition is significantly improved from the first edition, and four new routines are included. Java versions for this new edition are also available. All code is accessible from the books Web site ( ://cs.smith.edu/~orourke/) or by anonymous ftp. Review This is an applied approach to fundamental concepts in computational geometry and should be read by every serious practitioner....From a pedagogical point of view, this book is an excellent choice for both undergraduate classes (perhaps with more emphasis on the implementations) and graduate classes (considering a number of the exercises) because of the extensive exercises that review, explore details, and encourage further reading. Computing Reviews Conveys the feeling that computational geometry is interesting, exciting, important, and very active. SIGACT News Anyone who wants to know what this field is all about should read this book!...a pleasure to read, as questions that arise naturally in the readers mind are answered, in almost all cases, in the following paragraph. The style strikes an ideal balance between rigor and informality. Mr. ORourke must be a wonderful teacher and I envy his students. Siam Review ...the book is an excellent basis for a course on computational geometry; many interesting exercises and hints for further reading give suitable guidance for teachers and for students. Mathematical Reviews Book Description This 1998 book explains the design of geometry algorithms, including discussion of implementation issues and working C code...

-Titulo Original : Modern Compiler Implementation In Ml-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: This new, expanded textbook describes all phases of a modern compiler: lexical analysis, parsing, abstract syntax, semantic actions, intermediate representations, instruction selection via tree matching, dataflow analysis, graph-coloring register allocation, and runtime systems. It includes good coverage of current techniques in code generation and register allocation, as well as functional and object-oriented languages, that are missing from most books. In addition, more advanced chapters are now included so that it can be used as the basis for two-semester or graduate course. The most accepted and successful techniques are described in a concise way, rather than as an exhaustive catalog of every possible variant. Detailed descriptions of the interfaces between modules of a compiler are illustrated with actual C header files. The first part of the book, Fundamentals of Compilation, is suitable for a one-semester first course in compiler design. The second part, Advanced Topics, which includes the advanced chapters, covers the compilation of object-oriented and functional languages, garbage collection, loop optimizations, SSA form, loop scheduling, and optimization for cache-memory hierarchies. Review Contains most up-to-date compiler techniques. Contains good programming assignment. Professor Zhong Shao, Yale University Book Description Describes all phases of a modern compiler, including techniques in code generation and register allocation for imperative, functional and object-oriented languages...

-Titulo Original : Ml For The Working Programmer, 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: The new edition of this successful and established textbook retains its two original intentions of explaining how to program in the ML language, and teaching the fundamentals of functional programming. The major change is the early and prominent coverage of modules, which the author extensively uses throughout. In addition, Paulson has totally rewritten the first chapter to make the book more accessible to students who have no experience of programming languages. The author describes the main features of new Standard Library for the revised version of ML, and gives many new examples, e.g. polynomial arithmetic and new ways of treating priority queues. Finally he has completely updated the references. Dr. Paulson has extensive practical experience of ML, and has stressed its use as a tool for software engineering; the book contains many useful pieces of code, which are freely available (via Internet) from the author. He shows how to use lists, trees, higher-order functions and infinite data structures. He includes many illustrative and practical examples, covering sorting, matrix operations, and polynomial arithmetic. He describes efficient functional implementations of arrays, queues, and priority queues. Larger examples include a general top-down parser, a lambda-calculus reducer and a theorem prover. A chapter is devoted to formal reasoning about functional programs. The combination of careful explanation and practical advice will ensure that this textbook continues to be the preferred text for many courses on ML for students at all levels. Review The book is an excellent introduction to ML, but even better, it provides a good overview of functional programming. Jeffrey Putnam, Computing Review Book Description This new edition of a successful text treats modules in more depth, and covers the revision of ML language...

-Titulo Original : Multiple View Geometry In Computer Vision-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: A basic problem in computer vision is to understand the structure of a real world scene. This book covers relevant geometric principles and how to represent objects algebraically so they can be computed and applied. Recent major developments in the theory and practice of scene reconstruction are described in detail in a unified framework. Richard Hartley and Andrew Zisserman provide comprehensive background material and explain how to apply the methods and implement the algorithms. First Edition HB (2000): 0-521-62304-9 Review The authors have succeeded very well in describing the main techniques in mainstream multiple view geometry, both classical and modern, in a clear and consistent way....I heartily recommend this book. Computing Reviews Book Description How to reconstruct scenes from images using geometry and algebra, with applications to computer vision...

-Titulo Original : The Object Primer Agile Model-driven Development With Uml 2.0-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Scott Ambler, award-winning author of Building Object Applications that Work, Process Patterns, and More Process Patterns, has revised his acclaimed first book, The Object Primer. Long prized by both students and professionals as the best introduction to object-oriented technology, this book is now completely up-to-date, with all modeling notation rewritten in the just-released UML 2.0. All chapters have been revised to take advantage of Agile Modeling (AM), which is presented in the new chapter 2 along with other important new modeling techniques. Review questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to test their newly acquired knowledge. In addition, Ambler takes time to reflect on the lessons learned over the past few years by discussing the proven benefits and drawbacks of the technology. This is the perfect book for any software development professional or student seeking an introduction to the concepts and terminology of object technology. Previous Edition Pb (2001): 0-521-78519-7 Scott W. Ambler is a senior object consultant with Ronin International, Inc. and a popular speaker at conferences worldwide. He has worked with OO technology since 1990 as a business architect, system analyst, system designer, mentor, Smalltalk/C/Java developer, and OO software process manager. He is a member of the IEEE Computer Society, the ACM, and Mensa. Review THe Object Primer is the best book Ive read that covers the basic fundamentals of object-oriented software engineering and process. It is easy to understand and...a must read. Mike Stefano, New York Life Book Description The acclaimed beginners book on object technology now presents UML 2.0, Agile Modeling, and object development techniques...

-Titulo Original : Pearls Of Functional Algorithm Design-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Richard Bird takes a radically new approach to algorithm design, namely, design by calculation. These 30 short chapters each deal with a particular programming problem drawn from sources as diverse as games and puzzles, intriguing combinatorial tasks, and more familiar areas such as data compression and string matching. Each pearl starts with the statement of the problem expressed using the functional programming language Haskell, a powerful yet succinct language for capturing algorithmic ideas clearly and simply. The novel aspect of the book is that each solution is calculated from an initial formulation of the problem in Haskell by appealing to the laws of functional programming. Pearls of Functional Algorithm Design will appeal to the aspiring functional programmer, students and teachers interested in the principles of algorithm design, and anyone seeking to master the techniques of reasoning about programs in an equational style. Review Though the writing is crisp, and the explanations lucid, this is not an easy book to read. The difficulty lies in the density of ideas presented. The rewards of persevering are definitely worth it, though. In fact, once immersed, I started to ponder where this material would lead to: which algorithms could be even further generalized, what would many of these algorithms look like if implemented in Coq or Agda, and so forth. This is the effect that all good books have on me: well-presented and well-motivated material strives to become a stepping stone to further discovery. Any serious computer scientist would benefit from reading and properly understanding this book. Jacques Carette, Computing Reviews Book Description This book takes a radical approach to algorithm design, namely, design by calculation. About the Author Richard Bird is Professor of Computer Science at Oxford University Computing Laboratory...

-Titulo Original : Numerical Recipes Example Book (fortran) 2nd Edition-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: The example books published as part of the Numerical Recipes, Second Edition series are source programs that demonstrate all of the Numerical Recipes subroutines. Each example program contains comments and is prefaced by a short description of how it functions. The books consist of all of the material from the original edition, as well as new material from the Second Edition. They will be valuable for readers who wish to incorporate procedures and subroutines into their own source programs. They are available in both Fortran and C. Book Description The example books published as part of the Numerical Recipes second edition series contain source programs that exercise and demonstrate all of the Numerical Recipes subroutines. Book Description These example books published as part of the Numerical Recipes, Second Edition series are source programs that demonstrate all of the Numerical Recipes subroutines. From the Back Cover Each program contains comments and is prefaced by a short decision of what it does and of which Numerical Recipes routines it exercises...

-Titulo Original : North American Cambridge Latin Course Unit 2 Students Book-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Developed by the University of Cambridge School Classics Project, this bestselling Latin program provides an enjoyable and carefully paced introduction to the Latin language, complemented by background information on Roman culture and civilization. Following in the footsteps of two fugitives from the destruction of Pompeii, Unit 2 captures the drama of the daily lives of the inhabitants of two very different provinces at opposite ends of the Roman empire, Britain and Egypt...

-Titulo Original : Turn Left At Orion Hundreds Of Night Sky Objects To See In A Home Telescope - And How To Find Them (hundreds Of Night Sky Objects To See In A Home Telescope - And How To Find Them)-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: With over 150,000 copies sold since its first publication, this is one of the most popular astronomy books of all time. This unique guidebook to the night sky shows you how to observe a host of celestial wonders. Its distinct format of object-by-object spreads illustrates how deep-sky objects and planets actually look through a small telescope, while its large pages and spiral binding allow for use outside. Along with updated star names and astronomical information, this new edition provides links to a dedicated webpage with up-to-date tables and images, and an improved planets chapter. The many Dobsonian-friendly images and small telescope views have been revised to account for changes in modern telescope technology, such as larger field of view eyepieces. With dedicated chapters on Northern and Southern Hemisphere objects, its never been easier to explore the night sky, wherever you are. Review Praise for previous editions: ‘This is quite possibly the most inviting guidebook ever written to help people with binoculars and small telescopes find, view, understand, and most of all, enjoy everything in the night sky from the Moon and planets to distant star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. And if you think its only for beginners, think again - every telescope owner should have a copy. Dennis Di Cicco, Senior Editor, Sky & TelescopePraise for previous editions: ‘Turn Left at Orion is an essential guide for both beginners and more experienced amateur astronomers who will find much inside to reinvigorate their passion for the stars. The diagrams are simple, clear and functional, and the text eloquently captures the excitement of observing. Stargazing has never been made so easy, and if you buy just one book on observational astronomy, make sure its this one. Keith Cooper, Editor, Astronomy NowPraise for previous editions: ‘Since it first appeared in 1989, Turn Left at Orion has been an indispensable guidebook for the amateur astronomer possessing nothing more than a small backyard telescope. This is not only an essential handbook for the novice, its a useful reference for the seasoned backyard astronomer. Simply put, whatever your level of experience, you must have this book! Glenn Chaple, Contributing Editor, AstronomyThe book fills a gap between guides to the constellations for newcomers and detailed star atlases. I will have no hesitation in recommending it at outreach events to those who are interested enough in astronomy to buy a small telescope. Mike Rushton, The Observatory Book Description A new edition of this best-selling guidebook to the night sky, showing amateur astronomers how to observe a host of celestial wonders. About the Author Guy Consolmagno is the Director of the Vatican Observatory, Vatican City. He is the author of over 200 scientific publications, primarily on meteorite and asteroid properties. The International Astronomical Union named asteroid 4597 Consolmagno in recognition of his work, and in 2014 he won the Carl Sagan Medal for public outreach from the American Astronomical Society. He uses a 3.5 catadioptric and an 8 Dobsonian telescope.Dan M. Davis is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. His research is in terrestrial tectonics and geophysics. A lifelong amateur stargazer, his observations for this book were made with a 2.4 refractor, an 8 catadioptric, and a 10 Dobsonian telescope...

-Titulo Original : Introduccion A La Linguistica Hispanica -Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Written entirely in Spanish, this is the ideal introduction to Spanish linguistics for students. Using clear explanations, it covers all the basic concepts required to study the structural aspects of the Spanish language - phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics - as well as the history of Spanish, its dialects, and its linguistic variation in Latin America, Spain, and the US. This third edition incorporates new features designed to enhance its usefulness for classroom teaching: a new chapter on the teaching and learning of Spanish as a second language, expanded discussion of syntax, and more detailed coverage of Spanish semantics and pragmatics. Numerous exercises have been added throughout the text, some of which are now presented as problems for students to solve, allowing students to gain a more complete mastery of the analytical concepts at hand. Review The best textbook on the market for an introduction to Hispanic linguistics. Among its multiple strengths are its flexibility in instructional approaches, material for different levels of students, and a whole range of very useful exercises to help students master the content. Juan Martin, University of ToledoThe third edition of this beloved textbook - which I have successfully used in my courses since its first edition - is a golden addition to the current market. Not only does it add a much needed chapter on Spanish acquisition, it also updates and enriches all the other chapters and exercises, making it the ideal textbook for teaching this subject. Domnita Dumitrescu, California State University and Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua EspañolaAn excellent and easy approach to Hispanic linguistics. It also includes several chapters on the history of the Spanish language (from its origins to the presence of Spanish in the USA), and different linguistic variations in the Hispanic world. It’s a great opportunity for our students majors both in Linguistics and/or in Spanish. Congratulations on the third edition! Bravo! Pablo Pintado-Casas, Kean UniversityA solid option for instructors looking for Spanish-language materials to teach undergraduate courses in Spanish linguistics. With chapters on all areas commonly taught in such courses, it could be used as the principal resource in a survey course, or paired with other texts in more specialized courses. Laura Callahan, Santa Clara UniversityDirecto al grano es lo que describe la tercera edicion de esta obra, que ahora incluye un capitulo dedicado a la enseñanza y adquisicion de español como segunda lengua. Directo al grano porque no sobra nada, por la claridad de las explicaciones, por las actividades adecuadas que permiten a los estudiantes reflexionar y aplicar contenidos de linguistica y practicar español. Maria Jesus Leal, Hamline UniversityThe third edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of linguistics and specifically the Spanish language, covering all the general areas of linguistics and the history of Spanish and its variations, with specific attention paid to Spanish and English contact in the United States. The chapter on language acquisition and teaching is a welcome addition to the previous edition. The many references to the more recent linguistic research greatly add to the value of this textbook. Daniel J. Smith, Clemson UniversityThis volume accomplishes a very difficult feat: to successfully present a comprehensive introduction to complex linguistic topics in an accessible and engaging manner. The authors establish a dialogue with the reader, providing invaluable examples and practical exercises to ensure full understanding of the content. Without a doubt, a must-have for teachers and students interested in the field of Hispanic linguistics. Silvia Perez-Cortes, Rutgers UniversityThis textbook provides an excellent introduction to the field of Hispanic linguistics. It covers a wide range of topics in formal and applied ...

-Titulo Original : A History Of The Hebrew Language-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: A History of the Hebrew Language is a comprehensive description of Hebrew from its Semitic origins and the earliest settlement of the Israelite tribes in Canaan to the present day. Professor Saenz-Badillos sets Hebrew in the context of the Northwest Semitic languages and examines the origins of Hebrew and its earliest manifestations in ancient Biblical poetry, inscriptions, and prose written before the Babylonian exile. He looks at the different medieval traditions of pointing classical Biblical Hebrew texts and the characteristic features of the post-exilic language, including the Hebrew of the Dead Sea Scrolls. He gives particular attention to Rabbinic and medieval Hebrew, especially as evidenced in writings from Spain. His survey concludes with the revival of the language in this century in the form of Israeli Hebrew. Review This book is without any doubt the most comprehensive and up-to-date history of the Hebrew language ever written....setting the linguistic developments against the corresponding developments in the historical experience of the Jewish people. Nicholas de Lange, Cambridge University ...a bona fide reference work with a good index, a most extensive bibliography, and an overview of the central issues and debates in the field--past as well as ongoing, with opposing points of view faithfully and fairly represented....The writing is attractively styled, flowing smoothly and flawlessly; the translation is good enough to cause one to forget that the monograph was originally written in Spanish. Modern Language Journal The title of this volume does not prepare one for that breadth and depth of information to be found on ever page. Saenz-Badillos has produced a scholarlytour de force that is as much a history of the study of the Hebrew language as it is a history of the language itself. Shofar ...the most comprehensive history of Hebrew to date....a must for every Hebraists bookshelf... Hebrew Studies For students of Hebrew, this is an invaluable book, at once providing a large historical conspectus and a detailed analysis of the evolution of the language. London Review of Books ...the starting point for serious students in the future....a sober and straightforward description of the data and the scholarship....an unpretentious and valuable contribution: a basic history that provides us with a firm footing. Language It is with great pleasure that scholars and students of Hebrew should welcome the appearance of Angel Saenz-BadillosA History of the Henbrew Language. Domes Book Description This book is a comprehensive description of Hebrew from its Semitic origins and the earliest settlement of the Israelite tribes in Canaan to the present day. From the Back Cover A history of the Hebrew language is a comprehensive description of Hebrew from its Semitic origins and the earliest settlement of the Israelite tribes in Canaan to the present day. Although Hebrew is an oriental language, it is nonetheless closely associated with Western culture as the language of the Bible and was used in writing by the Jews of Europe throughout the Middle Ages. It has also been newly revived in modern times as the language of the State of Israel...

-Titulo Original : Mañana Coursebook With Cambridge Elevate Edition Spanish B For The Ib Diploma -Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: The coursebook with Cambridge Elevate edition helps students develop their Spanish language skills as they explore the five themes from the IB Diploma Language B guide: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Each unit begins with big questions that get learners thinking about global topics such as, how do we express our identity? These help students appreciate wider issues before developing their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through international texts, practice exercises and activities in the style of the exam. Answers to questions and audio files for the listening exercises are in the teachers resource. Book Description An expertly written Spanish B course now updated for first examination 2020, providing students with thought-provoking materials to help them develop strong language skills and solid critical thinking...

-Titulo Original : Military Innovation In The Interwar Period-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: This study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s explores differences in innovating exploitation by the seven major military powers. This volume of comparative essays investigates how and why innovation occurred or did not occur, and explains much of the strategic and operative performance of the Axis and Allies in World War II. Review Alan Beyerchens essay on German, British, and American work on radar is alone worth the price of the book and is a splendid demonstration of how a cultural and scientific historian can make a major contribution to military history. The description of how culture, organization, and strategic predicament shape a militarys reception of a new technology is simply brilliant. Foreign AffairsMilitary Innovation in the Interwar Period offers detailed insights into how to proceed with todays revolution in militray affairs. Those who find themselves today in the same position as Moffett, Towers, Liddell Hart, and Dowding did seventy years ago will want to study this book very closely. E.G.Hoffman, Naval War College ReviewThis volume should make a big impact on American military academies and staff colleges, and would also make a good graduate course reader for students who have a reasonable foundation in the otherwise daunting historiography. Brian Bond, The International History Review Book Description A study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s. From the Back Cover In 1914, the armies and navies that faced each other were alike down to the strengths of their companies and battalions and the designs of their battleships and cruisers. Differences were of degree rather than essence. During the interwar period, the armed forces grew increasingly asymmetrical, developing different approaches to the same problems. This study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s explores differences in innovating exploitation by the six major military powers. The comparative essays investigate how and why innovation occurred or did not occur, and explain much of the strategic and operational performance of the Axis and Allies in World War II. The essays focus on several instances of how military services developed new technology and weapons and incorporated them into their doctrine, organization, and styles of operations...

-Titulo Original : The Dynamics Of Military Revolution, 1300-2050-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: The Dynamics of Military Revolution bridges a major gap in the emerging literature on revolutions in military affairs. It suggests that two very different phenomena have been at work over the past centuries: military revolutions, which are driven by vast social and political changes, and revolutions in military affairs, which military institutions have directed, although usually with great difficulty and ambiguous results. MacGregor Knox and Williamson Murray provide a conceptual framework and historical context for understanding the patterns of change, innovation, and adaptation that have marked war in the Western world since the fourteenth century beginning with Edward IIIs revolution in medieval warfare, through the development of modern military institutions in seventeenth century France, to the military impact of mass politics in the French Revolution, the cataclysmic military industrial struggle of 1914 1918, and the German Blitzkrieg victories of 1940. Case studies and a conceptual overview offer an indispensible introduction to revolutionary military change, which is as inevitable as it is difficult to predict. Macgregor Knox is the Stevenson Professor of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the author of Common Destiny (Cambridge, 2000) and Hitlers Italian Allies (Cambridge, 2000). Knox and Murray are co editors of Making of Strategy (Cambridge, 1996). Willamson Murray is Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defense Analysis. He is the co editor of Military Innovation in the Interwar Period (Cambridge, 1996) and author of A War to Be Won (Harvard University Press, 2000). Review The Dynamics of Military Revolution brings a much needed historical perspective to the current debate about the revolution in military affairs. The future of military force is not simply about technology, but rather about the concepts and doctrine that utilize technology to achieve larger purposes. That is precisely the focus of this challenging and thoughtful book. -Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives This is an important little book. It deserves to be widely read. -The Washington Times This provocative book is a welcome addition to the literature on military innovation that is well recommended to those with any interest in the ongoing debate about U.S. force transformation. -Air Power History The separate chapters contain some of the best examples of analytical history available...a first-class work that should be on every professionals reading list. -Air & Space Power Journal ...highly readable, impecably researched, and academically of the first order... the book provides some interesting insights in discussions... -Mark OHare, Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society ...provocative findings and the books case studies provide a needed context for current debates...these essays provide needed context for understanding the dynamics of military change... -H-Net Reviews This book masterfully presents the most current and profound thinking on the subject of revolutions in military affairs. More importantly, it does so from an historical context that provides the foundation for the continuing dialogue needed to educate our nations civilian and military leaders as they address possible future revolutions in military affairs. -Lieutenant General Paul Van Riper, USMC (ret.) Dynamics of Military Revolution is certain to be viewed as the standard work. This well-edited collection of scintillating case studies shows us how history can and should be used to test important ideas. -Colin S. Gray, University of Reading ...reading The Dynamics of Military Revolution is well worth the time invested. -Parameters Whether one agrees with the editors assessment or not, The Dynamics of Military Revolution will reward historians and military professionals alike. This book belongs on the reading lists of offic...

-Titulo Original : Military Innovation In The Interwar Period-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: This study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s explores differences in innovating exploitation by the seven major military powers. This volume of comparative essays investigates how and why innovation occurred or did not occur, and explains much of the strategic and operative performance of the Axis and Allies in World War II. Review Alan Beyerchens essay on German, British, and American work on radar is alone worth the price of the book and is a splendid demonstration of how a cultural and scientific historian can make a major contribution to military history. The description of how culture, organization, and strategic predicament shape a militarys reception of a new technology is simply brilliant. Foreign Affairs Military Innovation in the Interwar Period offers detailed insights into how to proceed with todays revolution in militray affairs. Those who find themselves today in the same position as Moffett, Towers, Liddell Hart, and Dowding did seventy years ago will want to study this book very closely. E.G.Hoffman, Naval War College Review This volume should make a big impact on American military academies and staff colleges, and would also make a good graduate course reader for students who have a reasonable foundation in the otherwise daunting historiography. Brian Bond, The International History Review Book Description A study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s. From the Back Cover In 1914, the armies and navies that faced each other were alike down to the strengths of their companies and battalions and the designs of their battleships and cruisers. Differences were of degree rather than essence. During the interwar period, the armed forces grew increasingly asymmetrical, developing different approaches to the same problems. This study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s explores differences in innovating exploitation by the six major military powers. The comparative essays investigate how and why innovation occurred or did not occur, and explain much of the strategic and operational performance of the Axis and Allies in World War II. The essays focus on several instances of how military services developed new technology and weapons and incorporated them into their doctrine, organization, and styles of operations...

-Titulo Original : Boom And Bust A Global History Of Financial Bubbles-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles, visiting, among other places, Paris and London in 1720, Latin America in the 1820s, Melbourne in the 1880s, New York in the 1920s, Tokyo in the 1980s, Silicon Valley in the 1990s and Shanghai in the 2000s. As they do so, they help us understand why bubbles happen, and why some have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society. They reveal that bubbles start when investors and speculators react to new technology or political initiatives, showing that our ability to predict future bubbles will ultimately come down to being able to predict these sparks. Review Where do financial bubbles come from? Can - and should - policy makers always try to stop them? Can investors avoid them? Quinn and Turner take us on an informative, engaging tour of the last three hundred years of bubbles and, using history as their guide, provide intriguing answers. Richard S. Grossman, author of Wrong: Nine Economic Policy Disasters and What We Can Learn From Them.‘Quinn and Turner argue that the essential elements of capital markets: money, credit and speculation are also the necessary ingredients of financial bubbles. Can we have one without the other? William Goetzmann, author of Money Changes Everything: How Finance Made Civilization Possible.Quinn and Turner have made a major contribution to the literature on financial speculation and the bubbles to which they contribute. Not only do they provide an analytical dissection often salient episodes over some 300 years, they embed these narratives in an explanatory framework - the ‘bubble triangle - that links the relative marketability of financial assets and the supply of credit to speculative excess. Thus, Boom and Bust shows how to mine history for meaning, with lessons relevant today for investors and policy-makers alike. Bill Janeway, author of Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy: Reconfiguring the Three-Player Game between Markets, Speculators and the State.‘For anyone interested in financial history, Boom and Bust is essential reading.’ John Plender, Financial Times.An action-packed romp through ten of the biggest bubbles and busts of the past three centuries, some (most) finance books are arid and hard-going; this one I couldnt put down. Alistair Haimes, The Critic.A lovely book. It describes and draws lessons from ten financial manias, from the South Sea Bubble to Casino Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics. It also explains bubbles with what the authors call the bubble triangle. Its three sides consists of oxygen, which is the marketability of assets, fuel, which is money and credit and heat, which is speculation. This combination recurs repeatedly and so do bubbles. Just like fires, financial manias and crashes are destructive, but they can also be useful, by clearing out dead wood. Martin Wolf, Financial Times, Best Books of 2020. Book Description Reveals why bubbles happen, and why some have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society. About the Author William Quinn is a Lecturer in Finance at Queens University Belfast, where he conducts research on market manipulation, stock markets and, above all, bubbles.John D. Turner is a Professor of Finance and Financial History at Queens University Belfast. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and an editor of The Economic History Review. His book Banking in Crisis (2014) won the Wadsworth Prize in 2015...

-Titulo Original : Governing The Commons (canto Classics)-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: The governance of natural resources used by many individuals in common is an issue of increasing concern to policy analysts. Both state control and privatization of resources have been advocated, but neither the state nor the market have been uniformly successful in solving common pool resource problems. After critiquing the foundations of policy analysis as applied to natural resources, Elinor Ostrom here provides a unique body of empirical data to explore conditions under which common pool resource problems have been satisfactorily or unsatisfactorily solved. Dr Ostrom uses institutional analysis to explore different ways - both successful and unsuccessful - of governing the commons. In contrast to the proposition of the tragedy of the commons argument, common pool problems sometimes are solved by voluntary organizations rather than by a coercive state. Among the cases considered are communal tenure in meadows and forests, irrigation communities and other water rights, and fisheries. Review In this ambitious, provocative, and very useful book, Ostrom combines a lucid theoretical framework with a series of diverse and richly detailed case studies … she tightly reviews and critiques extant models of cooperation and collective action and argues powerfully that communities of actors are sometimes able to maintain a common resource for long periods of time without outside intervention. Contemporary SociologyOstroms book is an important contribution to the problems of common property resources, that is, the lack of well-defined property rights over a certain resource. Elinor Ostrom convincingly shows that there are many different viable mixtures between public and private, in particular self-organization and self-governance by the users of the common property resource. The book makes fascinating reading, particularly as it is well written. Bruno S. Frey, KyklosStudents of common property resource regimes will find much of great interest in the volume. Barry C. Field, Land EconomicsA classic by one of the best-known thinkers on communities and commons. Yes! A Journal of Positive FuturesTimely, well-written, and a useful addition to our understanding of the challenges of natural resource management useful for undergraduate and graduate students as well as field practitioners interested in the development of scientifically based research. It provides a firm grounding in the theoretical underpinnings that should guide empirical investigations Ostrom offers a unique source of information on the realities of resource management institutions coupled with the challenge for continued examination of institutions on order to develop better ways to address the CPR challenge. Gordon L. Brady, Southern Economic JournalThis is the most influential book in the last decade on thinking about the commons. For those involved with small communities located in one nation, whose lives depend on a common pool of renewable resources Governing the Commons has been the intellectual field guide. Whole Earth Book Description Tackles one of the most enduring and contentious issues of positive political economy: common pool resource management...

-Titulo Original : Boom And Bust-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles, visiting, among other places, Paris and London in 1720, Latin America in the 1820s, Melbourne in the 1880s, New York in the 1920s, Tokyo in the 1980s, Silicon Valley in the 1990s and Shanghai in the 2000s. As they do so, they help us understand why bubbles happen, and why some have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society. They reveal that bubbles start when investors and speculators react to new technology or political initiatives, showing that our ability to predict future bubbles will ultimately come down to being able to predict these sparks. Review Where do financial bubbles come from? Can - and should - policy makers always try to stop them? Can investors avoid them? Quinn and Turner take us on an informative, engaging tour of the last three hundred years of bubbles and, using history as their guide, provide intriguing answers. Richard S. Grossman, author of WRONG: Nine Economic Policy Disasters and What We Can Learn From Them‘Quinn and Turner argue that the essential elements of capital markets: money, credit and speculation are also the necessary ingredients of financial bubbles. Can we have one without the other? William Goetzmann, author of Money Changes Everything: How Finance Made Civilization PossibleQuinn and Turner have made a major contribution to the literature on financial speculation and the bubbles to which they contribute. Not only do they provide an analytical dissection of ten salient episodes over some 300 years, they embed these narratives in an explanatory framework - the ‘bubble triangle - that links the relative marketability of financial assets and the supply of credit to speculative excess. Thus, Boom and Bust shows how to mine history for meaning, with lessons relevant today for investors and policy-makers alike. Bill Janeway, author of Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy: Reconfiguring the Three-Player Game between Markets, Speculators and the State‘For anyone interested in financial history, Boom and Bust is essential reading.’ John Plender, Financial TimesAn action-packed romp through ten of the biggest bubbles and busts of the past three centuries … Some (most) finance books are arid and hard-going; this one I couldnt put down. Alistair Haimes, The CriticA lovely book. It describes and draws lessons from ten financial manias, from the South Sea Bubble to Casino Capitalism with Chinese Characteristics. It also explains bubbles with what the authors call the bubble triangle. Its three sides consists of oxygen, which is the marketability of assets, fuel, which is money and credit and heat, which is speculation. This combination recurs repeatedly and so do bubbles. Just like fires, financial manias and crashes are destructive, but they can also be useful, by clearing out dead wood. Martin Wolf, Financial Times, Best Books of 2020‘A readable and impressively researched title to be enjoyed by the generalist or specialist.’ Niall McGarrigle, Irish Times‘Written with exquisite concision and packing a wealth of detail and citation into each chapter, Boom and Bust is an instant classic.’ Rebecca L. Spang, Times Literary Supplement‘This wonderful book is interesting, informative, and insightful … Highly recommended.’ R. M. Whaples, Choice Book Description Reveals why bubbles happen, and why some have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society. About the Author William Quinn is a Lecturer in Finance at Queens University Belfast, where he conducts research on market manipulation, stock markets and, above all, bubbles.John D...

-Titulo Original : The Hidden Rules Of Race Barriers To An Inclusive Economy (cambridge Studies In Stratification Economics Economics And Social Identity)-Fabricante : Cambridge University Press-Descripcion Original: Why do black families own less than white families? Why does school segregation persist decades after Brown v. Board of Education? Why is it harder for black adults to vote than for white adults? Will addressing economic inequality solve racial and gender inequality as well? This book answers all of these questions and more by revealing the hidden rules of race that create barriers to inclusion today. While many Americans are familiar with the histories of slavery and Jim Crow, we often dont understand how the rules of those eras undergird todays economy, reproducing the same racial inequities 150 years after the end of slavery and 50 years after the banning of Jim Crow segregation laws. This book shows how the fight for racial equity has been one of progress and retrenchment, a constant push and pull for inclusion over exclusion. By understanding how our economic and racial rules work together, we can write better rules to finally address inequality in America. Review The Hidden Rules of Race shines an objective light on the discriminatory systems and structures that perpetuate disparities between black and white Americans. The authors’ call for a comprehensive reorientation of our perspective on economic and racial inequality is bold, timely, and deeply necessary for those of us who wish to build a more inclusive future. Darren Walker, President, Ford FoundationAnyone focused on social change knows that there are a set of written and unwritten rules that incentivize and fortify the status quo. The work of social change - the work of undoing racism - is changing those rules. In The Hidden Rules of Race, the team at Roosevelt has created a clear and actionable analysis, instrumental to identifying some of the most important interventions we can make, and to help us do the work better. Rashad Robinson, Executive Director, Color of ChangeRace matters. As our racial landscape dramatically changes, we must pay more attention to the racial inequities that continue to plague many communities of color. In The Hidden Rules of Race, we get a roadmap to why and how we must rewrite the racial rules in order to pave the way for racial and economic justice. Deepa Iyer, Senior Fellow, Center for Social InclusionFor too long, efforts to combat racial inequalities have been pitted against efforts to combat economic inequalities, in ways that have only empowered those who benefit from both. The authors of The Hidden Rules of Race show how in virtually all spheres of American life, the nation operates with explicit and tacit rules that perpetuate both race and class inequities. They advance proposals that should be central to national debates on how to pursue more truly equal rights and opportunities for all. Rogers M. Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science, University of PennsylvaniaThis book draws on a variety of data sources and methods to demonstrate how the racial rules affecting wealth, income, education, criminal justice, health, and democratic participation continue to produce suboptimal outcomes in the largest economy in the world. It identifies not only rules that exclude large numbers of people from participating fully in the economy and in society, it also provides examples of rules that have minimized inequality and that produce greater equity. To say that The Hidden Rules of Race gives timely clarity to one of the most pressing and fundamental issues in our society today would be a vast understatement. This is essential reading for economists, policymakers, corporate leaders, and all participants in our modern economy and society who would like to see [black Americans] achieve their maximum potential. Lisa D. Cook, Associate Professor of Economics and International Relations, Michigan State University Book Description This book explores the racial rules that are often hidden but perpetuate vast racial inequities in the United States. ...