“…It will serve as an insightful resource for readers with an interest in computers, privacy and data protection."…”

“…Rich with engaging stories, surprising examples, and a practical method to evaluate the truth or effectiveness of any analogy, Shortcut will improve critical thinking, enhance creativity, and offer readers a fresh approach to resolving some of today's most intractable challenges…”

“…The book helps faculty take the first step in adopting this new pedagogy; by the final chapter, readers will learn how to implement larger (e.g. entire course) redesign projects. …”

“…The book offers an introduction to Jewish hermeneutics, and aims to convey the importance of the tradition to a wide audience of both academic and general readers. Halbertal provides a panoramic survey of Jewish attitudes toward Scripture, organized around problems of normative and formative authority, with an emphasis on the changing status and functions of Mishnah, Talmud, and Kabbalah. …”

“…Best Practices for Teaching with Emerging Technologies will provide both new and experienced online, hybrid, and face-to-face instructors with: Practical examples of how low-cost and free technologies can be used to support student learning Best practices for integrating web-based tools into a course management system and managing student privacy in a Web 2.0 environment "Showcase" spotlights woven throughout the book, providing examples of how the tools described in the book are already being used effectively in educational settings An easy-to-reference format, organized with visual icons used to delineate each tool's visual, video, voice, and mobile features Ideas for integrating mobile learning into your students' learning experiences This practical, easy-to-use guide will serve the needs of both 2- and 4-year college educators seeking to refresh or transform their instruction. Readers will be rewarded with an ample yet manageable collection of proven emerging technologies that can be leveraged for generating content, enhancing communications with and between students, and cultivating participatory, student-centered learning activities…”

“…Throughout, we find humor, unforgettable metaphors, brilliant analysis, and elegance of style that give Hirschman such a singular voice.Featuring an introduction by Jeremy Adelman that places each of these essays in context as well as an insightful afterword by Emma Rothschild and Amartya Sen, The Essential Hirschman is the ideal introduction to Hirschman for a new generation of readers and a must-have collection for anyone seeking his most important writings in one book"…”

“…OUTSMART YOUR BRAIN is grounded in scientific findings but devoted to practical advice which make a difference to student test scores and grades. Giving readers peek under the hood at their own brains will help them understand which learning strategies work and why -- Editor…”

“…Through the imaginative mirrors of epic, the reader is forced to ask the same questions of the unfinished conquests of the Americas as of those in Africa, Asia or Europe: when conflicting forces are divided by irreconcilable world views, even if the war is won, how is it possible to achieve peace? …”

“…Written for the popular Neuromethods series, the contributions offer both methodological detail and a theoretical perspective, appealing to readers familiar with preclinical research on drug addiction as well as those who are newcomers to the field. …”

“…Lehrman also opens up his Rolodex to readers, interviewing speechwriting luminaries who offer up their best advice in a "Behind the Scenes" feature. …”

“…It will be welcomed by specialist and general readers alike, especially those interested in women’s studies."…”

“…Chapters offer specific examples from contributors' own teaching experiences and conclude with suggestions for adapting the model or practice for readers' own programs and students. Ideal for faculty working with preservice educators and administrators supporting newly hired teachers, this book can also serve as recommended or supplementary reading in undergraduate or graduate teacher education, curriculum and instruction, leadership, and educational administration courses as well as within professional development opportunities"--…”

“…Lucidly argued and elegantly written, The Making of Martin Luther is a splendid work of intellectual history that renders Luther's earthshaking yet sometimes challenging ideas accessible to a new generation of readers" -- Contracubierta…”

“…Throughout their inquiry, the authors show the reader how sex education has progressed and how the very concept of "progress" remains contestable --…”

“…links throughout the book point readers to relevant further information" -- Contracubierta…”

“…links throughout the book point readers to relevant further information" -- Contracubierta…”

“…It would be larger than the reader and open onto different kinds of readings. …”

“…The riveting images provide the reader with a visual tour of these memorials. Along with an annotated bibliography, the volume also contains a comprehensive list of memorials in Europe, the United States, and Israel. …”

“…The book's second edition preserves the unique vision of FPiS: to guide readers via practical coding idioms towards a mathematically rigorous approach in FP. - Sergei Winitzki, Workday…”

“…What's Inside The core design principles of neural networks Implementing deep learning with Python and PyTorch Regularizing and optimizing underperforming models About the Reader Readers need to know Python and the basics of algebra and calculus. …”