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In recent years, online social networking has revolutionized interpersonal communication. The newer research on language analysis in social media has been increasingly focusing on the latter's impact on our daily lives, both on a personal and a professional level. Natural language processing (NLP)...

First published in 1976, this book is concerned with the nature of classification in the social sciences. Its thesis is that classifications are dependent upon and are derived from theoretical explanations. Classification is not a theoretically neutral typification or ordering of social forms. This...

This book provides a comprehensive and balanced account of global energy policy; covering moral, political, social, technical and economic aspects of the subject. While The Energy Conundrum does not offer easy solutions, it provides the facts and evidence gathered from sources in government, industry,...

First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Neural networks are a family of powerful machine learning models. This book focuses on the application of neural network models to natural language data. The first half of the book (Parts I and II) covers the basics of supervised machine learning and feed-forward neural networks, the basics of working...

(Guitar). Q.: What on earth would make someone want to build an electric guitar from scratch? Can't you just buy one cheaper? A.: Well sure, but with this definitive book on the subject as your guide, you can create your own axe masterpiece, with the precise finish, the exact pickups, and the custom...

Un vieux épouse une vicieuse... Ensemble, ils sombrent dans la débauche ! Après avoir été initié aux joies troubles du sexe par une tante exhibitionniste qui lui donnait des leçons de piano assez singulières, le narrateur de ce roman va de découverte en découverte au gré de ses errances...

Shortlisted for The Saboteur Awards 2017 Best Novella. Orla Nelson used to be a famous writer and now she’s seeking a comeback. Alice Wells wants to make something of herself before it’s too late. In The Night Visitors these two women, connected by blood and ambition, investigate their ancestor...

Thanks to the availability of texts on the Web in recent years, increased knowledge and information have been made available to broader audiences. However, the way in which a text is written—its vocabulary, its syntax—can be difficult to read and understand for many people, especially those with...

Vectors in 2 or 3 Dimensions provides an introduction to vectors from their very basics. The author has approached the subject from a geometrical standpoint and although applications to mechanics will be pointed out and techniques from linear algebra employed, it is the geometric view which is emphasised...

The papers in this volume provide a coherent philosophical study of a group of important and pressing educational issues such as the selection of objectives for less able children, the fundamental characteristics of teaching and the integration of the curriculum. A thesis on the necessary differentiation...

Manchester School, or Manchester Capitalism was a social movement focusing on free trade, originating in Manchester, England in the 19th century. This book is a compendium of work illustrating the Manchester Schools policies on free trade, foreign policy, colonial policy, the corn laws, and more. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.

A civilização europeia não é a mais antiga da história universal, porém é única e irrepetível porque soube impor-se como nenhuma outra antes. Navegou, lutou, conquistou, evangelizou. Agiu quando mais ninguém arriscou, pelo que a história da evolução humana confunde-se com a europeia. Hoje,...