Essential Knowledge

Although it is among the oldest of market institutions, the auction is ubiquitous in today's economy, used for everything from government procurement to selling advertising on the Internet to course assignment at MIT's Sloan School. Yet beyond the small number of economists who specialize in the subject, few people understand how auctions really work. This concise, accessible, and engaging book explains both the theory and the practice of auctions.

Pragmatism, America's homegrown philosophy, has been a major intellectual movement for over a century. Unlike its rivals, it reaches well beyond the confines of philosophy into concerns and disciplines as diverse as religion, politics, science, and culture. In this concise, engagingly written overview, John R. Shook describes pragmatism's origins, concepts, and continuing global relevance and appeal.

How much water do the Great Lakes contain? Who were the first and last men killed in the Civil War? How long is a New York minute? What are the lost plays of Shakespeare? What building did Elvis leave last? Get the answers to these and countless other vexing questions in All Facts Considered. Guaranteed to enlighten even the most seasoned trivia buff, this treasure trove of "who knew?" factoids spans a wide range of intriguing subjects.

In the late 1850s, a physician in New York City used a syringe and glass tube to inject half a drop of sperm into a woman's uterus, marking the first recorded instance of artificial insemination. From that day forward, doctors and scientists have turned to technology in ever more innovative ways to facilitate conception. Fertility Technology surveys this history in all its medical, practical, and ethical complexity, and offers a look at state-of-the-art fertility technology in various social and political contexts around the world.

In this audiobook, Limor Shifman investigates Internet memes and what they tell us about digital culture. Shifman discusses a series of well-known Internet memes - including "Leave Britney Alone", the pepper-spraying cop, LOLCats, Scumbag Steve, and Occupy Wall Street's "We Are the 99 Percent". She offers a novel definition of Internet memes: digital content units with common characteristics, created with awareness of each other, and circulated, imitated, and transformed via the Internet by many users.

This expertly crafted study guide is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam, a crucial first step in your financial career. Our comprehensive guide covers all critical aspects of the SIE Exam, meticulously breaking down complex topics into easily digestible sections. From understanding the fundamentals of the securities markets to mastering the intricacies of investment products, you will gain a thorough grounding in the essential concepts. Each chapter is filled with detailed explanations, real-world ...

In this book the philosopher Jonathan Westphal examines the mind-body problem in detail, laying out the reasoning behind the solutions that have been offered in the past and presenting his own proposal. The sharp focus on the mind-body problem, a problem that is not about the self or consciousness or the soul or anything other than the mind and the body, helps clarify both problem and solutions. Westphal outlines the history of the mind-body problem, beginning with Descartes.

Drone Essential Knowledge and Skills (DEKS) is about helping students go from general awareness of drones to flying safely as part of a team, then earning the FAA Part 107 commercial license, and starting their own drone business. Drones are becoming more relevant and pervasive in our schools and society. DEKS are designed to scaffold students through knowledge of drones, safety and responsible usage, technical knowledge, and skills to become a commercial drone operator, intern with a drone business, then build their own drone business in their local community.

Discover the fascinating world of beekeeping and learn how to share this vital skill with others in The Buzz About Teaching Beekeeping. This comprehensive eBook is your go-to guide for mastering the art of beekeeping while inspiring and educating future generations. Delve into the rich history of beekeeping and understand the crucial role bees play in our ecosystem. Explore the numerous benefits of beekeeping, from environmental awareness to building community support. With this eBook, you'll be well-equipped to design an educational beekeeping program that captivates and informs your ...

Are you ready to reinvent yourself and become the quintessential modern man? "The Modern Man's Encyclopedia" is your ultimate guidebook to navigate through the complexities of contemporary life with confidence and prowess. Embark on a transformative journey with this comprehensive eBook, where every chapter unveils insights into a different facet of modern living. Master the delicate art of conversation, where you'll learn not just to break the ice, but to shatter it with finesse. Then, dive into personal finance essentials and secure your financial future with budgeting strategies, ...

Grandmaster Chan represents the sixth generation of the Wah Lum Kung Fu system and has over 60 years of martial arts experience. He has instructed thousands of students and has schools throughout the world. Grandmaster Chan has appeared on national television in Discovery Channel’s Secret of the Warrior’s Power and in ESPN.

Billions of people around the globe use various applications of spatial computing daily - by using a ride-sharing app, GPS, social media check-ins, even Pokemon Go. Scientists and researchers use spatial computing to track diseases, map the bottom of the oceans, chart the behavior of endangered species, and create election maps in real time. Drones and driverless cars use a variety of spatial computing technologies. Spatial computing works by understanding the physical world, knowing and communicating our relation to places in that world, and navigating through those places.

Prepare to conquer the Series 7 Exam with this all-encompassing guide, designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. This book covers every essential topic, from regulatory requirements and investment securities to customer accounts and risk management. Each chapter breaks down complex concepts, offering clear explanations, practical examples, and in-depth insights into equity securities, debt instruments, options, mutual funds, and annuities. Additionally, the guide emphasizes ethical practices and regulatory compliance, ensuring you're ready for real-world scenarios....

Why do we vividly recall a traumatic childhood event but forget where we left our keys five minutes ago? How can a scent take us back fifty years while a colleague's name eludes us? In this compact introduction, two leading psychological researchers describe memory—how it works and why it sometimes doesn't; how it can be tricked, trained, or improved; and what changes with time. In a manner as engaging as it is informative, Fergus Craik and Larry Jacoby explain the strengths and weaknesses of memory.

Providing relief from burnout and overwhelm, The Secret to Alzheimer’s Dementia Care, is a compassionate and practical guide for family caregivers facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Written with deep empathy, it equips you with the confidence, compassion, and knowledge to care for your loved one while maintaining your own health and peace of mind. This comprehensive resource takes you step-by-step through each stage of care, from diagnosis to end-of-life, providing essential tools to help you care for your loved one while managing your own emotional well-being.

The growing movement for universal basic income (UBI) has been gaining attention from politics and the media with the audacious idea of a regular, unconditional cash grant for everyone as a right of citizenship. This volume in the Essential Knowledge series presents the first short, solid UBI introduction that is neither academic nor polemic. It takes a position in favor of UBI, but its primary goal remains the provision of essential knowledge by answering the fundamental questions about it: What is UBI? How does it work? What are the arguments for and against it? What is the evidence?

The beginning of the modern contraceptive era began in 1882, when Dr. Aletta Jacobs opened the first birth control clinic in Amsterdam. The founding of this facility, and the clinical provision of contraception that it enabled, marked the moment when physicians started to take the prevention of pregnancy seriously as a medical concern. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Donna Drucker traces the history of modern contraception, outlining the development, manufacturing, and use of contraceptive methods from the opening of Dr. Jacobs' clinic to the present.

Ten Things Professional Photographers Must Know Let’s get serious is a book about the technical aspects of modern digital photography. I enjoyed writing this book because I like both the technology and the story behind the technology. This book has quite a few illustrations and a few photographs. The book covers the digital camera, lenses, field of view, pixels, exposure, white balance, color management, histograms, composition, and black and white photography. I think you will enjoy it!

In Galaxies, Or Graur offers a brief and fascinating overview of the history, physics, and astrophysical uses of galaxies. Starting with the history of the last two thousand years of galaxy studies, Graur discusses the types of galaxies we observe and the physics that drive them; the myths and physical structure of the Milky Way; how galaxies were used to discover and study the mysterious phenomena of dark matter and dark energy; and how scientists think galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang and evolved to their present forms.

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It explores workplace diversity and investigative report writing. It examines employee age, race, religion, handicaps, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation by focusing on the challenges these individuals face as well as their value to organizations. It also defines and describes all relevant sections of investigative report writing including the Executive Summary, Opening, Incident, Scope, Interviews, Analysis, Conclusion, and Recommendations.