67131The world's greatest cranks and crackpots
Part 1: Strange scientists; Part 2: Great pretenders; Part 3: Barmy buiders; Part 4: Madly in love; Part 5: Happy hermits; Part 6: Sporting odds; Part 7: Bees in theiz bonnets ...
67132The worlds I see : curiosity, exploration, and discovery at the dawn of AI
It provides a riveting story of a scientist at work and a thrillingly clear explanation of what artificial intelligence actually is—and how it came to be. Emotionally raw and intellectually uncompromising, this book is a testament not only to the passion required for even the most technical scholarship but also to the curiosity forever at its heart.
67133The world's most beautiful places : 100 unforgetable destinations
This stunning collection of words and images reveals how to find paradise in the world’s most wondrous places – and in its most ordinary if you know how to look. And no one knows subtle beauty and the joy of travel quite like National Geographic. Some highlights include: destinations selected by expert editors, stunning photography and full-color maps, and not-to-be-missed locales and special happenings. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon.
67134The y2k survival guide : getting to, getting through, and getting past the year 2000 problem
Bruce F. Webster--co-chair of the Washington, D.C. Year 2000 Group, and one of the U.S.'s leading Y2K experts--helps readers evaluate the risks in every part of their lives. He identifies specific steps readers can take right now to survive the millennium, no matter what--and tells what to expect after January 1, 2000.
67135The year 2000 problem solver : a five-step disaster prevention plan
This book is a practical gateway to the future for corporate managers, information managers, academician, and home personal computer users. It is easy to read and will be useful as a collateral text on "Year 2000" research issues" -- Washington Science Books & Films, 7/97. "This concise guidebook, by Bryce Ragland, is best suited for experienced information professionals.
67136The year 2000 software crisis : The continuing challenge
Discusses your best options for sourcing (& outsourcing) Year 2000 work, & presents an in-depth look at century-date certification testing, which differs in critical ways from standard software testing.
67137The year 2000 software crisis : The continuing challenge
Chapter 1: Year 2000 progress update; Chapter 2: Strategy update: Shift to risk mitigation; Chapter 3: Legal issues and protections; Chapter 4: Non-IT issues and answers; Chapter 5: Getting help: Factories, outsourcing, and services; Chapter 6: Standards, tools, and techniques update; Chapter 7: Year 2000 testing basics; Chapter 8: Implementing a year 2000 tét program; Chapter 9: Contingency planning: When time runs out; Chapter 10: Managing the transition: Surviving the inevitable.
67138The year 2000 software crisis : yourdon press computing series
The Year 2000 overview section provides a high-level explanation of the Year 2000 issue and its effect on IT organizations. It provides readers with a realistic idea of what is wrong, the extent of the problem, what it will take to solve it, how to justify a solution effort and the importance of beginning immediately. It describes the specific ramifications of the Year 2000 problem and how these issues can affect a typical organization. These include ramifications outside of IT as well as internal issue s. These ramifications can be positive as well as negative, offering hope for gaining value from the migration effort. Finally, the overview section discusses impacts on specific industries and why some organizations and industries are at more risk than others.
67139The year 2000 software problem : quantifying the costs and assessing the consequences
An executive overview of the year 2000 problem and why it is significant; A discussion of the impact of repairing databases, repositories, and data warehouses; An explanation of the litigation risks and liability issues associated with this problem; A description of the important topic of year 2000 testing The information contained in this book will allow you to fully understand what needs to be done to minimize the risks and problems that the year 2000 problem will inevitably bring. The author's pragmatic approach allows you to assess the scope of the problem, identify the appropriate solution strategy, and test and measure the effectiveness of your solution implementation.
67140The yearbook of education law 2017
Chapter 1. School governance; Chapter 2. Employes; Chapter 3. Students; Chapter 4. Bargaining; Chapter 5. Students with disabilities; Chapter 6. Torts; Chapter 7. Sports; Chapter 8. Higher education; Chapter 9. Students in higher education; 10. Federal and state legislation; Chapter 11. Education in hungary; Chapter 12. Education in south africa; Chapter 13. Education in VietNam: Movement of public and private sectors.