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Creating superior intelligence would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, according to the worlds pre-eminent AI expert, it could also be the last. In this groundbreaking book, Stuart Russell sets out why he has come to consider his own discipline an existential threat to humanity, and how we...

For courses in Human Geography. A distinctly modern look at human geography Described as "fresh, innovative, and intelligent," Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context is acclaimed for its global approach, conceptual rigor, engaging real-world applications, and outstanding visual program. Knox and Marston foster awareness of current issues and...

Human resource management has never been more important and more complicated. The world of work is changing. Anyone intending to work in a Human Resource Management Department or as a manager of a small firm needs to have a firm foundation in the essentials of human resource management. This comprehensive...

Book contents are in 4-color printing Key Features: 1. Covers a wide range of the current topics in Human Resource Management and those topics that are relevant to Malaysias environment. 2. Topics are explained in a concise, precise and easy to comprehend manner and the topics discussed are compatible with...

This highly engaging, bestselling textbook, now in its eighth edition offers a comprehensive examination of contemporary human resource management issues and debates. Aimed at undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, this title provides an authoritative source for students of CIPD Advanced qualifications.

Modern human resources: technology, social media, and managementHuman Resource Management introduces students to the daily tools and skills they'll need to function as successful managers, in both HR and business in general. Using a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new...

For undergraduate courses in human resource management. Real-world examples, supported by theory For students to succeed in a rapidly changing HR job market, knowledge of career options and skill development is key. Human Resource Management provides students with examples of how HR management is practiced in the real world and...

Some people think the workplace is no place for funny business. But a recent survey of more than 700 CEOs showed that 98% prefer job candidates with a sense of humour, and 84% think that funny employees do better work. Psychologist Dr Jennifer Aaker and comedian Naomi Bagdonas research has...

"A nonchalant string of anecdotes and wisecracks, told by a fellow who doesn't have a name, and has never caught a mouse, and isn't much good for anything except watching human beings in action..." -The New Yorker Written from 1904 through 1906, Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat,...

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‘You must get away tonight,’ the man had told him.David escapes from the concentration camp where he has spent his entire life and flees across Europe. He is utterly alone – who can he trust? What will await him? And all the while, how can he be sure that they...

Hate small talk? Feel awkward at networking events? Same here. But guess what—you don’t need to fake it to make real connections. This book is your introvert-friendly playbook to: - Turn quiet strengths into networking superpowers - Navigate events without draining your soul - Build real relationships that grow your...

Don’t miss the next emotionally gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis! THE STORY…The first chapter of a manuscript arrives on Publisher Marina’s desk. She assumes it’s just another novel by another aspiring writer…THE SECRET…As the chapters arrive one by one, Marina is convinced they are about her past. There’s only...

Carves a raw, searing and intimate space for the unseen and unheard voices. Timothy Joshua's third collection is a visceral and poignant exploration of the agonising struggle between passive listening and the profound desire to be truly heard. Add this moving and beautifully crafted collection to your library today. Experience...

An instant bestseller in Korea and the follow up to the international bestseller, Please Look After Mother; centering on a woman's efforts to reconnect with her aging father, uncovering long-held family secrets.Soon after losing her own daughter in a tragic accident, Hon returns to her childhood home in the Korean countryside...

An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive, and must break out of prison to find out the truth in #1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben’s latest breathtaking thriller. David and Cheryl Burroughs were living...

A look at the culture and fanaticism of book lovers, from beloved New York Times illustrator Grant Snider It’s no secret, but we are judged by our bookshelves. We learn to read at an early age, and as we grow older we shed our beloved books for new ones. But...

I'm Learning Japanese! takes a lighthearted approach to the Japanese language by using fun anime-style manga characters to teach Japanese. The book starts out with the main characters, Emily, Nico and Teo sitting on the grass after school, minding their own business, when--unbelievable!--a giant talking fox dressed in a kimono...

A fresh portrait of the man behind James Bond, and his enduring impact, by an award-winning biographer with unprecedented access to the Fleming family papers.*WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION*Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond, has had an enormous and ongoing impact on our culture, but Fleming’s life...

Though his father, Bujang, loves him, Nuing runs away from home because the people of the longhouse reject him. Following a failed war expedition, Bunsu Jugam, the spirit of the youngest sun bear, rescues Nuing and brings him into the invisible world where he tells him that Bujang has been...