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Simon Thompson

    The Authority Guide to Financial Forecasting for SMEs
    Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP
    Haskell
    Type Theory and Functional Programming
    Green and Sustainable Finance
    Psychological Consequences of Trauma
    • Psychological Consequences of Trauma

      • 696 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      The book explores various traumatic experiences that can lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, including neurological conditions, accidents, disasters, and chronic illnesses. It emphasizes the importance of clinical interviews and psychological assessments, which necessitate a deep understanding of neuroanatomy. Additionally, it addresses the growing role of medico-legal reporting in clinical practice, underscoring the relevance of courtroom etiquette in this context.

      Psychological Consequences of Trauma
    • Green and Sustainable Finance

      Principles and Practice in Banking, Investment and Insurance

      • 600 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of finance and environmental sustainability, this book delves into the principles of green finance and its role in promoting sustainable development. It highlights innovative financial instruments and strategies that support eco-friendly projects, emphasizing the importance of responsible investment. The text also addresses regulatory frameworks and the growing demand for transparency in environmental impact. By showcasing case studies and best practices, it aims to equip finance professionals with the tools needed to drive positive change in the industry.

      Green and Sustainable Finance
    • This student-focused introduction to the Haskell programming language emphasizes the process of crafting programs, problem solving and avoiding common pitfalls. Running examples and case studies highlight new concepts and alternative approaches to program design.

      Haskell
    • This hands-on guide demonstrates how to use the Erlang programming language and its OTP framework of reusable libraries, tools, and design principles to develop complex commercial-grade systems that simply cannot fail.

      Designing for Scalability with Erlang/OTP
    • 'Unjustifiable Risk?' is the story of the social, economic and cultural conditions that gave rise to the sport, and the achievements and motives of those who have shaped its development over the past 200 years.

      Unjustifiable Risk?
    • Emotion, Politics and Society

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book explores the complex interplay between power, politics, and emotions, advocating for a more integrated approach to rationalism. By challenging conventional distinctions between rational and non-rational epistemologies, it presents a compelling argument that enhances our understanding of the role emotions play in modern social and political contexts. This timely analysis aims to deepen our comprehension of how emotional dynamics influence political behavior and decision-making.

      Emotion, Politics and Society
    • A new title in the 5-Minute FUNdamentals series that will help kids learn algebra. Over 180 activities geared to various levels gives teachers plenty to select from, depending on their students' abilities and the algebra subject they are studying.

      The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day, Grades 6-12
    • Erlang Programming

      • 470 pages
      • 17 hours of reading
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      Offers an explanation of Erlang, a programming language ideal for any situation where concurrency, fault-tolerance, and fast response is essential. This book focuses on the language's syntax and semantics, and explains pattern matching, proper lists, recursion, debugging, networking, and concurrency.

      Erlang Programming