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This ground-breaking collection explores the convergence of the
spatial and digital turns through a consideration of a suite of
smartphone apps (Hidden Cities) that situate research-led
itineraries in early modern cities, proposing an innovative
historical methodology and providing a novel medium for audience
engagement. This book explores how the team digitally mapped the
cities of Florence, Valencia, Trento, Hamburg, Deventer and Exeter
as they were during the Renaissance and what historians can learn
by doing this, which would not be possible by looking at just
textual and visual sources. Providing researchers with a 'how to
guide' along with case studies to explore how digital technologies
can support more traditional research to move the field forward.
The interest of AI in problems related to understanding sounds has
a rich history dating back to the ARPA Speech Understanding Project
in the 1970s. While a great deal has been learned from this and
subsequent speech understanding research, the goal of building
systems that can understand general acoustic signals--continuous
speech and/or non-speech sounds--from unconstrained environments is
still unrealized. Instead, there are now systems that understand
"clean" speech well in relatively noiseless laboratory
environments, but that break down in more realistic, noisier
environments. As seen in the "cocktail-party effect," humans and
other mammals have the ability to selectively attend to sound from
a particular source, even when it is mixed with other sounds.
Computers also need to be able to decide which parts of a mixed
acoustic signal are relevant to a particular purpose--which part
should be interpreted as speech, and which should be interpreted as
a door closing, an air conditioner humming, or another person
interrupting.
Observations such as these have led a number of researchers to
conclude that research on speech understanding and on nonspeech
understanding need to be united within a more general framework.
Researchers have also begun trying to understand computational
auditory frameworks as parts of larger perception systems whose
purpose is to give a computer integrated information about the real
world. Inspiration for this work ranges from research on how
different sensors can be integrated to models of how humans'
auditory apparatus works in concert with vision, proprioception,
etc. Representing some of the most advanced work on computers
understanding speech, this collection of papers covers the work
being done to integrate speech and nonspeech understanding in
computer systems.
How did early modern societies think about disasters, such as
earthquakes or floods? How did they represent disaster, and how did
they intervene to mitigate its destructive effects? This collection
showcases the breadth of new work on the period ca. 1300-1750.
Covering topics that range from new thinking about risk and
securitization to the protection of dikes from shipworm, and with a
geography that extends from Europe to Spanish America, the volume
places early modern disaster studies squarely at the intersection
of intellectual, cultural, and socio-economic history. This period
witnessed fresh speculation on nature, the diffusion of disaster
narratives and imagery, and unprecedented attempts to control the
physical world. The book will be essential to specialists and
students of environmental history and disaster, as well as general
readers who seek to discover how pre-industrial societies addressed
some of the same foundational issues we grapple with today.
This ground-breaking collection explores the convergence of the
spatial and digital turns through a consideration of a suite of
smartphone apps (Hidden Cities) that situate research-led
itineraries in early modern cities, proposing an innovative
historical methodology and providing a novel medium for audience
engagement. This book explores how the team digitally mapped the
cities of Florence, Valencia, Trento, Hamburg, Deventer and Exeter
as they were during the Renaissance and what historians can learn
by doing this, which would not be possible by looking at just
textual and visual sources. Providing researchers with a 'how to
guide' along with case studies to explore how digital technologies
can support more traditional research to move the field forward.
The interest of AI in problems related to understanding sounds has
a rich history dating back to the ARPA Speech Understanding Project
in the 1970s. While a great deal has been learned from this and
subsequent speech understanding research, the goal of building
systems that can understand general acoustic signals--continuous
speech and/or non-speech sounds--from unconstrained environments is
still unrealized. Instead, there are now systems that understand
"clean" speech well in relatively noiseless laboratory
environments, but that break down in more realistic, noisier
environments. As seen in the "cocktail-party effect," humans and
other mammals have the ability to selectively attend to sound from
a particular source, even when it is mixed with other sounds.
Computers also need to be able to decide which parts of a mixed
acoustic signal are relevant to a particular purpose--which part
should be interpreted as speech, and which should be interpreted as
a door closing, an air conditioner humming, or another person
interrupting. Observations such as these have led a number of
researchers to conclude that research on speech understanding and
on nonspeech understanding need to be united within a more general
framework. Researchers have also begun trying to understand
computational auditory frameworks as parts of larger perception
systems whose purpose is to give a computer integrated information
about the real world. Inspiration for this work ranges from
research on how different sensors can be integrated to models of
how humans' auditory apparatus works in concert with vision,
proprioception, etc. Representing some of the most advanced work on
computers understanding speech, this collection of papers covers
the work being done to integrate speech and nonspeech understanding
in computer systems.
'This book should be on every school counselor's desk. One would
need to have read dozens of books every year for the past 10 years
to have even minimal access to the information and wisdom imparted
here'-Gloria Avolio DePaul, School Counselor, Hillsborough County
School District, Tampa, FL To help establish an optimal learning
environment and support students with ADHD and their families,
educators need up-to-date knowledge, in-depth advice, and practical
tools that can be immediately and easily implemented. The School
Counselor's Guide to ADHD covers not only principal causes,
symptoms, and interventions for ADHD, but also current, detailed
information on executive brain function. This comprehensive
resource includes a wide range of inclusive practices that help
define the multiple roles and responsibilities of school
counsellors, such as: - Providing effective student interventions
to ensure individual success - Collaborating with teachers to
deliver instruction, manage behaviour, and facilitate classroom
accommodations - Communicating with parents about student progress
and challenges - Understanding common ADHD medications and their
effects on children Strengthen your work with students and key
stakeholders with this resource and ensure that students with ADHD
have the support they need to thrive.
Designed for an undergraduate course or for independent study, this
text presents sophisticated mathematical ideas in an elementary and
friendly fashion. The fundamental purpose of this book is to teach
mathematical thinking while conveying the beauty and elegance of
mathematics. The book contains a large number of exercises of
varying difficulty, some of which are designed to help reinforce
basic concepts and others of which will challenge virtually all
readers. The sole prerequisite for reading this text is high school
algebra. Topics covered include: * mathematical induction * modular
arithmetic * the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic * Fermat's
Little Theorem * RSA encryption * the Euclidean algorithm *
rational and irrational numbers * complex numbers * cardinality *
Euclidean plane geometry * constructibility (including a proof that
an angle of 60 degrees cannot be trisected with a straightedge and
compass)* infinite series * higher dimensional spaces. This
textbook is suitable for a wide variety of courses and for a broad
range of students of mathematics and other subjects. Mathematically
inclined senior high school students will also be able to read this
book. From the reviews of the first edition: "It is carefully
written in a precise but readable and engaging style... I
thoroughly enjoyed reading this recent addition to the Springer
Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics series and commend this clear,
well-organised, unfussy text to its target audiences." (Nick Lord,
The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 100 (547), 2016) "The book is an
introduction to real mathematics and is very readable. ... The book
is indeed a joy to read, and would be an excellent text for an
'appreciation of mathematics' course, among other possibilities."
(G.A. Heuer, Mathematical Reviews, February, 2015) "Many a
benighted book misguidedly addresses the need [to teach
mathematical thinking] by framing reasoning, or narrowly, proof,
not as pervasive modality but somehow as itself an autonomous
mathematical subject. Fortunately, the present book gets it
right.... [presenting] well-chosen, basic, conceptual mathematics,
suitably accessible after a K-12 education, in a detailed,
self-conscious way that emphasizes methodology alongside content
and crucially leads to an ultimate clear payoff. ... Summing Up:
Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and two-year technical
program students; general readers." (D.V. Feldman, Choice, Vol. 52
(6), February, 2015)
Designed for an undergraduate course or for independent study, this
text presents sophisticated mathematical ideas in an elementary and
friendly fashion. The fundamental purpose of this book is to teach
mathematical thinking while conveying the beauty and elegance of
mathematics. The book contains a large number of exercises of
varying difficulty, some of which are designed to help reinforce
basic concepts and others of which will challenge virtually all
readers. The sole prerequisite for reading this text is high school
algebra. Topics covered include: * mathematical induction * modular
arithmetic * the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic * Fermat's
Little Theorem * RSA encryption * the Euclidean algorithm *
rational and irrational numbers * complex numbers * cardinality *
Euclidean plane geometry * constructibility (including a proof that
an angle of 60 degrees cannot be trisected with a straightedge and
compass)* infinite series * higher dimensional spaces. This
textbook is suitable for a wide variety of courses and for a broad
range of students of mathematics and other subjects. Mathematically
inclined senior high school students will also be able to read this
book. From the reviews of the first edition: "It is carefully
written in a precise but readable and engaging style... I
thoroughly enjoyed reading this recent addition to the Springer
Undergraduate Texts in Mathematics series and commend this clear,
well-organised, unfussy text to its target audiences." (Nick Lord,
The Mathematical Gazette, Vol. 100 (547), 2016) "The book is an
introduction to real mathematics and is very readable. ... The book
is indeed a joy to read, and would be an excellent text for an
'appreciation of mathematics' course, among other possibilities."
(G.A. Heuer, Mathematical Reviews, February, 2015) "Many a
benighted book misguidedly addresses the need [to teach
mathematical thinking] by framing reasoning, or narrowly, proof,
not as pervasive modality but somehow as itself an autonomous
mathematical subject. Fortunately, the present book gets it
right.... [presenting] well-chosen, basic, conceptual mathematics,
suitably accessible after a K-12 education, in a detailed,
self-conscious way that emphasizes methodology alongside content
and crucially leads to an ultimate clear payoff. ... Summing Up:
Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and two-year technical
program students; general readers." (D.V. Feldman, Choice, Vol. 52
(6), February, 2015)
Consciousness and Mind presents David Rosenthal's influential work
on the nature of consciousness. Central to that work is Rosenthal's
higher-order-thought theory of consciousness, according to which a
sensation, thought, or other mental state is conscious if one has a
higher-order thought (HOT) that one is in that state. The first
four essays develop various aspects of that theory. The next three
essays present Rosenthal's homomorphism theory of mental qualities
and qualitative consciousness, and show how that theory fits with
and helps sustain the HOT theory. A crucial feature of homomorphism
theory is that it individuates and taxonomizes mental qualities
independently of the way we're conscious of them, and indeed
independently of our being conscious of them at all. So the theory
accommodates the qualitative character not only of conscious
sensations and perceptions, but also of those which fall outside
our stream of consciousness. Rosenthal argues that, because this
account of mental qualities makes no appeal to consciousness, it
enables us to dispel such traditional quandaries as the alleged
conceivability of undetectable quality inversion, and to disarm
various apparent obstacles to explaining qualitative consciousness
and understanding its nature. Six further essays build on the HOT
theory to explain various important features of consciousness,
among them the complex connections that hold in humans between
consciousness and speech, the self-interpretative aspect of
consciousness, and the compelling sense we have that consciousness
is unified. Two of the essays, one an extended treatment of
homomorphism theory, appear here for the first time. There is also
a substantive introduction, which draws out the connections between
the essays and highlights their implications.
Consciousness and Mind presents David Rosenthal's influential work
on the nature of consciousness. Central to that work is Rosenthal's
higher-order-thought theory of consciousness, according to which a
sensation, thought, or other mental state is conscious if one has a
higher-order thought (HOT) that one is in that state. The first
four essays develop various aspects of that theory. The next three
essays present Rosenthal's homomorphism theory of mental qualities
and qualitative consciousness, and show how that theory fits with
and helps sustain the HOT theory. A crucial feature of homomorphism
theory is that it individuates and taxonomizes mental qualities
independently of the way we're conscious of them, and indeed
independently of our being conscious of them at all. So the theory
accommodates the qualitative character not only of conscious
sensations and perceptions, but also of those which fall outside
our stream of consciousness. Rosenthal argues that, because this
account of mental qualities makes no appeal to consciousness, it
enables us to dispel such traditional quandaries as the alleged
conceivability of undetectable quality inversion, and to disarm
various apparent obstacles to explaining qualitative consciousness
and understanding its nature. Six further essays build on the HOT
theory to explain various important features of consciousness,
among them the complex connections that hold in humans between
consciousness and speech, the self-interpretative aspect of
consciousness, and the compelling sense we have that consciousness
is unified. Two of the essays, one an extended treatment of
homomorphism theory, appear here for the first time. There is also
a substantive introduction, which draws out the connections between
the essays and highlights their implications.
Psychotherapy Classics
Featuring contributions from some of the most influential and
enigmatic thinkers of the 20th century, Psychotherapy Classics:
Landmark Articles in the History of Psychotherapy and Counseling is
essential reading for anybody with an interest in this area.
Significant Aspects of Client-Centered Therapy By Carl Rogers
In this landmark publication Carl Rogers outlines the origins of
client-centered therapy, the process of client-centered therapy,
the discovery and capacity of the client and the client-centered
nature of the therapeutic relationship.
The Problem of Psychotherapy by Laurance Shaffer
Originally presented as the address of the President of the
Division of Clinical and Abnormal Psychology, American
Psychological Association; this landmark paper draws attention to
issues relating to the nature of the therapeutic process within
psychotherapy which are just as relevant today:
How can we understand what takes place in the therapeutic
interview? Why does it readjust the distressed person? Under what
conditions is psychotherapy applicable? What techniques, applied in
appropriately selected circumstances will produce predictable and
effective results?
Shaffer's central argument is that the psychologist's major
problem with respect to therapy is not that of the professional
conditions of practice, but is the problem of understanding what
therapy is and does.
Psychotherapy And The Placebo Effect by David Rosenthal &
Jerome D. Frank
Describes the placebo effect, discusses some of its implications
for the evaluation of psychotherapy, and makes recommendations
concerning research design in psychotherapy based on these
considerations.
Rational Psychotherapy and Individual Psychology by Albert Ellis
One of the first published accounts of rational psychotherapy; a
theory of personality and a system of therapeutic technique that
would eventually develop into what is now known as rational emotive
behavior therapy.
In the course of this landmark paper Ellis introduces and expands
upon his hypothesis that thinking represents the most important way
in which human emotion is caused and controlled. He then goes on to
outline the main points of agreement and disagreement between
rational therapy and the individual Psychology of Alfred Adler.
Recollections of A Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: The Case of
"Prisoner K" by Thomas-Szasz
Fascinating account of "psychoanalytic psychotherapy" conducted by
Thomas Szasz; who was soon to elevated into a position of
international renown and controversy following the publication of
his classic text "The Myth of Mental Illness."
Psychotherapy As A Learning Process by Albert Bandura
In this classic paper eminent psychologist Albert Bandura explores
systematic attempts to apply principles of learning to the area of
psychotherapy. Bandura begins this exploration by asking whether
human behavior can be modified through psychological means and if
so, what are the learning mechanisms that mediate behavior change?
He then sets about discussing some of these learning mechanisms in
turn i.e., counterconditioning, extinction, discrimination
learning, methods of reward, punishment and social imitation.
Psychotherapy Classics: Landmark Articles in the History of
Psychotherapy and Counseling has been produced as part of an
initiative by the website www.all-about-psychology.com to make
historically important psychology publications widely available.
'This book should be on every school counselor's desk. One would
need to have read dozens of books every year for the past 10 years
to have even minimal access to the information and wisdom imparted
here'-Gloria Avolio DePaul, School Counselor, Hillsborough County
School District, Tampa, FL To help establish an optimal learning
environment and support students with ADHD and their families,
educators need up-to-date knowledge, in-depth advice, and practical
tools that can be immediately and easily implemented. The School
Counselor's Guide to ADHD covers not only principal causes,
symptoms, and interventions for ADHD, but also current, detailed
information on executive brain function. This comprehensive
resource includes a wide range of inclusive practices that help
define the multiple roles and responsibilities of school
counsellors, such as: - Providing effective student interventions
to ensure individual success - Collaborating with teachers to
deliver instruction, manage behaviour, and facilitate classroom
accommodations - Communicating with parents about student progress
and challenges - Understanding common ADHD medications and their
effects on children Strengthen your work with students and key
stakeholders with this resource and ensure that students with ADHD
have the support they need to thrive.
Though many books exist to help teachers of school-age children
with ADHD, not much has been written with the early childhood
educator in mind. This unique book is specifically written for
preschool and early elementary educators. Its focus is not to
discuss guidelines for diagnosing ADHD in young children, but to
provide PreKu3 teachers with a better understanding of the
disorder, how to recognize it, and how it impacts both
social-emotional and educational development. Children who exhibit
ADHD behaviors need early educational support to minimize learning
challenges and classroom disruption. The authors present a variety
of strategies for classroom adaptations (both environmental and
instructional), as well as practical interventions to develop
appropriate social skills, manage classroom behavior, help children
with ADHD master the particularly challenging task of writing, and
communicate effectively with parents. One chapter reviews what
teachers should know about medications and how they affect behavior
in the classroom. An extensive Resource section at the end of the
book offers detailed profiles of children in preschool and primary
grades diagnosed with ADHD. Though this book has been written to
help children who struggle with attentional issues, teachers will
find the strategies applicable for all children in their
classrooms.
It's not just personal."Your Health Today" teaches Personal Health
from a truly inclusive and socially responsible perspective. While
each of us has a unique set of individual characteristics that
shape our health, other environmental factors have an impact on our
wellbeing too. There are the individual factors--genetics, age, and
gender. There are interpersonal factors--our friends, family,
peers, and coworkers. And, there are broader social factors--where
we live, what kind of health care access we have, what laws govern
our lives. "Your Health Today" incorporates all of these, acting as
a guide for healthy living in college and beyond, no matter what
the future brings.
It's not just Personal "Your Health Today" teaches Personal Health
from a truly inclusive and socially responsible perspective. While
each of us has a unique set of individual characteristics that
shape our health, other environmental factors have an impact on our
well being too. "Your Health Today" incorporates the individual,
interpersonal, and broader social factors that affect our health,
acting as a guide for healthy living in college and beyond.
Students will complete a guided Personal Health portfolio online,
applying concepts they learn from the text to their own lives in
assessments that give automatic feedback. In doing so, students are
able to see how their own family history, community, and culture
affect their personal health decisions.
In addition to applied assessments, the "Your Health Today"
program includes a LearnSmart, an unparalleled adaptive learning
program that diagnoses students' knowledge of a subject, then
creates an individualized learning path to help them master the
concepts that they find most challenging. Additionally, the eBook
for "Your Health Today" includes supplementary chapters on
Complementary and Alternate Medicine, and Environmental issues for
instructors who cover that content. Instructors can also assign
videos from the College Health Report series and use them as a
lecture-launcher or ice-breaker in class discussions.
Designed for an undergraduate course or for independent study, this
text presents sophisticated mathematical ideas in an elementary and
friendly fashion. The fundamental purpose of this book is to engage
the reader and to teach a real understanding of mathematical
thinking while conveying the beauty and elegance of mathematics.
The text focuses on teaching the understanding of mathematical
proofs. The material covered has applications both to mathematics
and to other subjects. The book contains a large number of
exercises of varying difficulty, designed to help reinforce basic
concepts and to motivate and challenge the reader. The sole
prerequisite for understanding the text is basic high school
algebra; some trigonometry is needed for Chapters 9 and 12. Topics
covered include: mathematical induction - modular arithmetic - the
fundamental theorem of arithmetic - Fermat's little theorem - RSA
encryption - the Euclidean algorithm -rational and irrational
numbers - complex numbers - cardinality - Euclidean plane geometry
- constructability (including a proof that an angle of 60 degrees
cannot be trisected with a straightedge and compass). This textbook
is suitable for a wide variety of courses and for a broad range of
students in the fields of education, liberal arts, physical
sciences and mathematics. Students at the senior high school level
who like mathematics will also be able to further their
understanding of mathematical thinking by reading this book.
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