This book presents an entirely new perspective on professional learning and knowledge based on perspectives on the knowledge society and in particular an interpretation of Knorr Cetina's work on scientific 'Epistemic cultures'. Starting with a conceptual chapter and followed by a suite of empirical studies from accountancy, education, nursing and software engineering, the book elaborates how a) how knowledge production and circulation take distinct forms in those fields? b) how the knowledge objects of practice in those fields engross and engage professionals and, in the process, people and...

This book presents an entirely new perspective on professional learning and knowledge based on perspectives on the knowledge society and in particular an interpretation of Knorr Cetina's work on scientific 'Epistemic cultures'. Starting with a conceptual chapter and followed by a suite of empirical studies from accountancy, education, nursing and software engineering, the book elaborates how a) how knowledge production and circulation take distinct forms in those fields? b) how the knowledge objects of practice in those fields engross and engage professionals and, in the process, people and...

"Why do bad things happen?"
"God, I don't understand "
Heartbreak and loss happen to us all. On New Year's Day, at the age of thirty-seven, Karen Jensen's husband died suddenly in his bed, leaving her alone to raise two grieving boys and pastor a bewildered congregation.
Despite her strong faith and love for God, she had some serious questions.
Has tragedy shaken the foundation of your life? Have you been blindsided by an event you never expected to face? What "should" we do when we're going through the dark places in life?
...when we've lost everything?
...when...

The knowledge and decisions of professionals influence all facets of modern life, a fact reflected by the increasing and distinct emphasis on public accountability for what professionals know and do. The nature of this accountability has been fundamentally transformed in response to a changing context of market pressures, network arrangements, declining discretion and public trust, and public managerialism. To tackle these challenges, an important body of research has emerged which concentrates on the material elements and processes of professional learning, and considers how these affect...

Natural language is easy for people and hard for machines. For two generations, the tantalizing goal has been to get computers to handle human languages in ways that will be compelling and useful to people. Obstacles are many and legendary.
Natural Language Processing: The PLNLP Approach describes one group's decade of research in pursuit of that goal. A very broad coverage NLP system, including a programming language (PLNLP) development tools, and analysis and synthesis components, was developed and incorporated into a variety of well-known practical applications, ranging from...

ALA's popular and respected Whole Library Handbook series continues with a volume specifically geared towards those who serve young adults, gathering stellar articles and commentary from some of the country's most innovative and successful teen services librarians. Sections focusing on practice, theory, and the philosophical underpinnings of the profession are supported by current research and historical perspectives. Both instructive and reflective in scope, this essential handbook

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to the background and day-to-day realities of teen librarianship...

With the rising costs of living, stretching the paycheck seems to be getting harder and harder. "Living a Rich Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom," outlines clear, simple, and effective strategies that make financial management easier. Here are just a few of the valuable insights you'll discover: Maximizing time and income efficiently is important for busy stay-at-home moms. We teach how to save money in a convenient and practical manner. Debt is extremely binding. If you are in debt, rest assured it is possible for you to get out of it, set aside money in savings, and build a retirement. We'll show...