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Turning Points
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Author : Chaomei Chen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-03-20
Turning Points written by Chaomei Chen and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-20 with Computers categories.
"Turning Points: The Nature of Creativity" discusses theories and methods focusing on a critical concept of intellectual turning points in the context of critical thinking, scientific discovery, and problem solving in general. This book introduces a novel analytical and experimental system that provides not only new ways for retrospective studies of scientific change but also for characterizing transformative potentials of prospective scientific contributions. The book is intended for scientists and researchers in the fields of information science and computer science. Dr. Chaomei Chen is an Associate Professor at the College of Information Science and Technology, Drexel University, USA.
Turning Points
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Author : Holger Janusch
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2023-12-18
Turning Points written by Holger Janusch and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-18 with Political Science categories.
Turning Points: Challenges for Western Democracies in the 21st Century centers around the strikingly under-researched concept of turning points and its application in political science, including various theories, fields, and sub-disciplines. The chapters provide theoretical discussion and conceptual clarity by distinguishing a set of turning points at different analytical levels. Based on a wide range of case studies, the authors illustrate where, when and how different types of turning points occur (or not) against the backdrop of current challenges in and for Western democracies. The conceptual and empirical variety of the volume allows scholars and practitioners in policymaking to develop and apply their own frameworks when dealing with turning point dynamics.
Turning Points
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Author : Herb Colling
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2003-05-22
Turning Points written by Herb Colling and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-22 with History categories.
The Detroit Riot of 1967 marked a turning point in the attitudes and behaviour of people in all walks of life in the Border Cities. As the citizens of Windsor watched their nearest neighbour burn, the way they felt about Detroit changed radically.
Seven Turning Points
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Author : Susan Gross
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Seven Turning Points written by Susan Gross and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Nonprofit organizations categories.
As nonprofit organizations mature and grow, their staffs and programs expand, their operations and dynamics become more complex, and the climate they operate in changes and presents new challenges. If they are to move to a new level of effectiveness, they must periodically adjust their leadership, management, structure, governance, and operating style to fit their changed circumstances. Author Susan Gross calls these adjustments ""turning points."" The author's forty years of work with nonprofit organizations has shown that turning points are most likely to arise at seven predictable times in a group's life. Recognizing these turning points and taking action can ease the adjustments necessary as your organization pivots in a new direction. The seven turning points are: 1) When a loose, family style of operating leads to disorganization and a lack of professionalism or accountability; 2) When the management needs of an organization outstrip its executive director's management skills; 3) When a founding volunteer board hires its first executive director but finds it hard to delegate and adjust to a less involved role; 4) When opportunistic, unplanned growth results in an absence of focus and priorities and spreads an organization too thin; 5) When strong central direction becomes micromanagement, top-down control, and over-dependency on the leader 6) When decentralization goes too far, splitting the organization into autonomous units that have little or no connection, coherence, or coordination; and 7) When a longtime, cherished executive director must prepare to step down. This lively text includes charts, illustrations, and an engaging graphic design to help readers assess the state of their organizations and decide what changes to make.
Turning Points
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Author : A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2012-06-22
Turning Points written by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The inspiring sequel to Wings of Fire. Over 3 lakh copies sold.'It was like any other day on the Anna University campus in Chennai. As I was returning to my room in the evening, the vice-chancellor, Prof. A. Kalanidhi, fell in step with me. Someone had been frantically trying to get in touch with me through the day, he said. Indeed, the phone was ringing when I entered the room. When I answered, a voice at the other end said, 'The prime minister wants to talk with you.' Some months earlier, I had left my post as Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to return to teaching. Now, as I spoke to the PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, my life was set for an unexpected change.'Turning Points takes up the incredible Kalam story from where Wings of Fire left off. It brings together details from his career and presidency that are not generally known as he speaks out for the first time on certain points of controversy. It is a continuing saga, above all, of a journey - individual and collective - that will take India to 2020 and beyond as a developed nation.
Turning Points In Japanese History
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Author : Bert Edstrom
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-12-16
Turning Points In Japanese History written by Bert Edstrom and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-16 with History categories.
So-called 'turning points' or 'defining moments' are both the oxygen and grid lines that historians and researchers seek in plotting the path of social and political development of any country. In the case of Japan, the ninth Conference of the European Association of Japanese Studies provided a unique opportunity for leading scholars of Japanese history, politics and international relations to offer an outstanding menu of 'turning points' (many addressed for the first time), over 20 of which are included here. Thematically, the book is divided into sections, including Medieval and Early Modern Japan, Japan and the West, Contested Constructs in the Study of Tokugawa and Meiji Japan, Aspects of Modern Japanese Foreign Policy, and Democracy and Monarchy in Post-War Japan.
Turning Points
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Author : Dr. Lisa Severy, Phoebe & Jack Ballard
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2008-04-23
Turning Points written by Dr. Lisa Severy, Phoebe & Jack Ballard and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-23 with Religion categories.
Don’t be a minor character in life’s story...be your own hero! Our world is changing at a faster pace than ever before. New technologies, global communications, diverse populations and shifting expectations drive the changes that impact our daily lives. This rapid rate of change leaves many of us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed and confused. Many have choices; yet we lack a systematic and conscious approach to make the important kinds of quality of life decisions we face in this changing world. Often bouncing from one turning point to another without any sense of control; when we finally stop for a moment and think about life, we long for meaning. Turning Points offers a systematic approach to understand our life themes, take control of the next chapter, and be the hero of our story. Turning Points will help you identify your qualities, interests, experiences, successes, dreams and values so you can better understand and anticipate change. Taking the time to review these aspects of your self helps bring the important things to consciousness. This in turn can lead you to a life plan that will satisfy you and give your life meaning and purpose. Personal discovery will empower you to navigate your life transitions. You will develop a mission and context for the many decisions you make as you navigate your turning points. Be the hero of your own life story. Take control of your Turning Points.
Turning Point
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Author : Darrell M. West
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10-19
Turning Point written by Darrell M. West and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-19 with Political Science categories.
Artificial Intelligence is here, today. How can society make the best use of it? Until recently, "artificial intelligence" sounded like something out of science fiction. But the technology of artificial intelligence, AI, is becoming increasingly common, from self-driving cars to e-commerce algorithms that seem to know what you want to buy before you do. Throughout the economy and many aspects of daily life, artificial intelligence has become the transformative technology of our time. Despite its current and potential benefits, AI is little understood by the larger public and widely feared. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has given rise to concerns that hidden technology will create a dystopian world of increased income inequality, a total lack of privacy, and perhaps a broad threat to humanity itself. In their compelling and readable book, two experts at Brookings discuss both the opportunities and risks posed by artificial intelligence--and how near-term policy decisions could determine whether the technology leads to utopia or dystopia. Drawing on in-depth studies of major uses of AI, the authors detail how the technology actually works. They outline a policy and governance blueprint for gaining the benefits of artificial intelligence while minimizing its potential downsides. The book offers major recommendations for actions that governments, businesses, and individuals can take to promote trustworthy and responsible artificial intelligence. Their recommendations include: creation of ethical principles, strengthening government oversight, defining corporate culpability, establishment of advisory boards at federal agencies, using third-party audits to reduce biases inherent in algorithms, tightening personal privacy requirements, using insurance to mitigate exposure to AI risks, broadening decision-making about AI uses and procedures, penalizing malicious uses of new technologies, and taking pro-active steps to address how artificial intelligence affects the workforce. Turning Point is essential reading for anyone concerned about how artificial intelligence works and what can be done to ensure its benefits outweigh its harm.
Turning Points Actual And Alternate Histories
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Author : Rodney P. Carlisle
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2006-09-21
Turning Points Actual And Alternate Histories written by Rodney P. Carlisle and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-21 with History categories.
This work is a thought-provoking look at the original 13 colonies, presenting the facts and engaging the reader by using alternate history—what if key events had turned out differently?—to help develop critical thinking skills. This entry in ABC-CLIO's exciting series Turning Points—Actual and Alternate Histories covers the development of the original 13 states, from first European contact up to the Revolutionary War. Using the fascinating tool of alternate history—postulating the course of events, had one key fact been different—the book engages students' imaginations and critical thinking skills. This critical period in American history is particularly suited to the alternative history approach: The population of the colonies was small, so the import of individual actions, or of singular events, was proportionately large. If the English had lost one battle to the Swedes, the United States might have been a Swedish colony. If James, Duke of York, had died of the plague in 1654, the U.S. and French revolutions might not have happened.
Turning Points
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Author : B. Dean Brown
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2014-11-19
Turning Points written by B. Dean Brown and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-19 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Let's Build It Together The simple phrase, "Been there and done that," best describes the amazing journey Dean Brown has travelled throughout his entire life. Always starting on the bottom rung of the ladder, Dean, a visionary has used the turning points presented in his memoir as a road map, which has been responsible for elevating him to the top level in each of his endeavors. Deans present undertaking is to build the world's largest walk-through Cross in an effort to save the heart of our nation. The Branson Cross will be a free attraction for people around the world to relive "THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLDTHE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH". The Branson Cross is within a days drive for one third of the U.S. Population. There are currently 200 tour buses per month and 8 million people per year that will pass the foot of the Cross. The Branson Cross is a non-profit organization and is being built through generous donations. All donors are permanently recognized with their personalized inscriptions on bricks and pavers. Additional recognitions are available for larger donors and those special donors will be permanently recognized in and around the Branson Cross. What would you invest in if you KNEW you couldn't lose and that the AUTHOR/CREATOR of Everything was backing you with all of Creation? www.BransonCross.com