David Levy – författare & böcker

Love and Sex with Robots

The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

262 kr

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Love and Sex with Robots

The Evolution of Human-Robot Relationships

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

Engelska, 2009

91 kr

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Love, marriage, and sex with robots? Not in a million years? Maybe a whole lot sooner!

A leading expert in artificial intelligence, David Levy argues that the entities we once deemed cold and mechanical will soon become the objects of real companionship and human desire. He shows how automata have evolved and how human interactions with technology have changed over the years. Levy explores many aspects of human relationships—the reasons we fall in love, why we form emotional attachments to animals and virtual pets, and why these same attachments could extend to love for robots. Levy also examines how society''s ideas about what constitutes normal sex have changed—and will continue to change—as sexual technology becomes increasingly sophisticated.

Shocking, eye-opening, provocative, and utterly convincing, Love and Sex with Robots is compelling reading for anyone with an open mind.

Fdr's Fireside Chats

AvDavid Levy,Russell Buhite

Häftad, Engelska, 1993

336 kr

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Type 1 Diabetes

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2016

489 kr

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Providing clinicians with the latest developments in research, this new edition of Type 1 Diabetes is a succinct and practical guide to the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of Type 1 diabetes.Part of the Oxford Diabetes Library series, this pocketbook contains 12 fully updated chapters on key topics such as history, epidemiology, aetiology, presentation, insulin treatment, and microvascular and macrovascular complications. It also features new chapters on technology, diet and lifestyle, and pregnancy planning to ensure the reader is fully equipped with the latest understanding of Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

Engelska, 2016

489 kr

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Providing clinicians with the latest developments in research, this new edition of Type 1 Diabetes is a succinct and practical guide to the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of Type 1 diabetes.Part of the Oxford Diabetes Library series, this pocketbook contains 12 fully updated chapters on key topics such as history, epidemiology, aetiology, presentation, insulin treatment, and microvascular and macrovascular complications. It also features new chapters on technology, diet and lifestyle, and pregnancy planning to ensure the reader is fully equipped with the latest understanding of Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2011

428 kr

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While Type 1 diabetes is still predominantly a hospital-based specialty, increasing numbers of patients are being supervised in primary care. This book emphasises both the unique nature of Type 1 diabetes and its fundamental differences from Type 2 diabetes (at least in its ''classic'' form), and also draws together the common threads of management - especially in the diagnosis and treatment of microvascular complications, its common coexistence with the insulinresistance syndrome, and the importance of late-onset Type 1 diabetes in older patients.This highly practical volume in the Oxford Diabetes Library is intended for all advanced practitioners in primary and secondary care. Wherever it is available, the limited RCT evidence base for practice in Type 1 diabetes is quoted and put into a practical context.

Type 1 Diabetes

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

716 kr

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Providing clinicians with the latest developments in research, this new edition of Type 1 Diabetes is a succinct and practical guide to the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of Type 1 diabetes.Part of the Oxford Diabetes Library series, this pocketbook contains 12 fully updated chapters on key topics such as history, epidemiology, aetiology, presentation, insulin treatment, and microvascular and macrovascular complications. It also features new chapters on technology, diet and lifestyle, and pregnancy planning to ensure the reader is fully equipped with the latest understanding of Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

488 kr

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While Type 1 diabetes is still predominantly a hospital-based specialty, increasing numbers of patients are being supervised in primary care. This book emphasises both the unique nature of Type 1 diabetes and its fundamental differences from Type 2 diabetes (at least in its 'classic' form), and also draws together the common threads of management - especially in the diagnosis and treatment of microvascular complications, its common coexistence with the insulin resistance syndrome, and the importance of late-onset Type 1 diabetes in older patients. This highly practical volume in the Oxford Diabetes Library is intended for all advanced practitioners in primary and secondary care. Wherever it is available, the limited RCT evidence base for practice in Type 1 diabetes is quoted and put into a practical context.

Robots Unlimited

Life in a Virtual Age

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

974 kr

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Consider this: Robots will one day be able to write poetry and prose so touching that it will make men weep; compose dozens or even hundreds of symphonies that will rival the work of Mozart; judge a court case with absolute impartiality and fairness; or even converse with the natural ease of your best friend. Robots will one day be so life-like that a human could fall in love and marry one. Thought provoking and controversial? Certainly. Far-fetched? Not at all. David Levy presents the history of Artificial Intelligence, considers recent developments, and speculates about the future of AI. A complete bibliography is available here.

Europe's Digital Revolution

Broadcasting Regulation, the EU and the Nation State

AvDavid Levy

Inbunden, Engelska, 1999

2 489 kr

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Europe's Digital Revolution assesses the impact of digital broadcasting on regulatory practices in Europe. The current roles and responsibilities of nation states and the EU will have to respond to rapid technological and market developments. Levy considers how these responsibilities are likely to be divided in the future, and which are the emerging issues and problems.

Europe's Digital Revolution

Broadcasting Regulation, the EU and the Nation State

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2001

815 kr

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Europe's Digital Revolution assesses the impact of digital broadcasting on regulatory practices in Europe. The current roles and responsibilities of nation states and the EU will have to respond to rapid technological and market developments. Levy considers how these responsibilities are likely to be divided in the future, and which are the emerging issues and problems.

Economic Ideas of Ordinary People (Routledge Revivals)

From preferences to trade

AvDavid Levy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

2 104 kr

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Human actions result from a compound of animal desires, constraints and the words we use to talk about desires and constraints. Modern economics has developed complex theories to explain the operation of both desires and constraints but has neglected the language people use when they talk about them. First published in 1992, The Economic Ideas of Ordinary People discusses how we talk about our economic activitiees and how our talk influences our action.

Economic Ideas of Ordinary People (Routledge Revivals)

From preferences to trade

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

424 kr

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Human actions result from a compound of animal desires, constraints and the words we use to talk about desires and constraints. Modern economics has developed complex theories to explain the operation of both desires and constraints but has neglected the language people use when they talk about them. First published in 1992, The Economic Ideas of Ordinary People discusses how we talk about our economic activitiees and how our talk influences our action.

Evolution of Government Policy Towards Homosexuality in the US Military

The Rise and Fall of DADT

AvJames Parco,David Levy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2013

1 457 kr

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Throughout history, homosexuality has been a complicating factor for men and women electing to serve in the armed forces of the United States. The right to serve became increasingly complicated when the Department of Defense responded to congressional legislation in 1993 by adopting a policy that later became known as "don’t ask, don’t tell" (DADT). DADT permitted homosexual members to serve in the forces, so long as they showed no evidence of homosexual behavior. The compromise policy remained in force until Congress passed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 and finally, in September 2011, the ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the US armed forces officially came to an end. Reflecting on the 20-year period governed by DADT, this volume explores the history, culture, attitudes and impacts of policy evolution from the mid-20th Century through to the present day. It not only provides insight to the scholarly field of how the most powerful institution in the world has viewed and dealt with homosexuality as it transitioned into the 21st century, but it is also poised to become a seminal collection for researchers in the decades to come.This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Homosexuality."Parco and Levy have produced a fine edited volume dedicated to deepening our understanding of the federal DADT policy. What has resulted is a deep analysis of the federal policies regarding gays and lesbians in the U.S. military. This volume is filled with rich descriptions and analyses written by the very best thinkers about issues pertaining to gays and lesbians in the U.S. military. Parco and Levy not only offer a comprehensive treatment of DADT, but their book will stand the test of time and spur additional important research about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and queer service members. The Rise and Fall of DADT is accessibly written and offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the DADT federal policy and the attendant issues of equity, social justice and ever-changing attitudes about LGBTQ people related to the U.S. military and to the larger American society."John P. Elia, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Homosexuality and Professor and Associate Chair of Health Education at San Francisco State University, USA"As Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs from 2010 to 2012, and the first openly-gay senior official to serve at the Pentagon, I was witness to and honored to be an active participant in the historic process that led to the ban on discrimination against lesbian and gay service members: men and women who had been hiding in plain sight while risking their lives to serve their country honorably. In this volume, Jim Parco and Dave Levy provide what is perhaps the most comprehensive account to date of the evolution of US government policy regarding LGBT service members. Their study includes outstanding firsthand narratives by many friends who played central roles in the repeal of Don’t Ask/Don’t tell, including Sue Fulton, Jonathan Lee and former Congressman Patrick Murphy. Parco and Levy provide the opportunity for scholars, experts and ordinary citizens from all walks of life to share in those journeys and in the very positive results that were achieved."Douglas B. Wilson, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the United States

Potomac Jungle

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

311 kr

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Gods of Foxcroft

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

252 kr

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Network Jungle

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

272 kr

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Del 130 - Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment

Voltaire et son exégèse du Pentateuque

critique et polémique

AvDavid Lévy

Häftad, Franska, 1975

1 047 kr

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Impact Jupiter

The Crash Of Comet Shoemaker-levy 9

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2003

229 kr

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An account of the discovery of the Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet and its spectacular collision with Jupiter, just 6 months later, written by one of the comet's discoverers.

Binocular Stargazing

AvMike D. Reynolds,David Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

205 kr

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A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binocularsFeatures a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David LevyIncludes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each seasonMany people assume that amateur stargazers must invest hundreds or even thousands of dollars in equipment before they can enjoy the wonders of the night sky. The truth is, though, that all you need is a simple pair of binoculars. This handy, easy-to-follow guide explains how to observe everything from the moon to meteor showers with binoculars and provides safety tips for viewing eclipses. It also includes separate sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall that give advice on what to look for and how to optimize your viewing. Ideal for budding astronomers of all ages, Binocular Stargazing is the perfect way to see the night sky through new eyes.

Filing the FAFSA, 2015-2016 Edition: The Edvisors Guide to Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

AvDavid Levy,Mark Kantrowitz

Häftad, Engelska

187 kr

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Dissertations on the Prophecies of the Old Testament

AvDavid Levy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

402 kr

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Dissertations on the Prophecies of the Old Testament

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

281 kr

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Robots Unlimited

Life in a Virtual Age

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

Engelska, 2005

1 160 kr

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Consider this: Robots will one day be able to write poetry and prose so touching that it will make men weep; compose dozens or even hundreds of symphonies that will rival the work of Mozart; judge a court case with absolute impartiality and fairness; or even converse with the natural ease of your best friend. Robots will one day be so life-like tha

Hands-on Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

Engelska, 2015

440 kr

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3 am call: ‘Mrs X has a blood sugar of 23. Come and deal with it’

‘I think my insulin pen is called something like Solostar’

The respiratory doctors started high dose prednisolone, and the patient’s glucose is 18

‘What is the blood glucose target for this patient admitted with an acute coronary syndrome?’

Do you struggle with common diabetes problems in hospital practice? The Hands-on Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital is an ideal companion for ward practitioners, providing answers to these and many other practical diabetes problems, helping you to deliver safe and effective care to patients.

Using the best current UK and international guidance, The Hands-on Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital presents succinct guidance on acute diabetes problems, blood glucose management, acute medical and surgical problems commonly complicated by diabetes and insulin and non-insulin agents, as well as preparing for discharge to the community. With top tips, key points, questions to ask, treatment and follow-up advice in each chapter, this is an essential resource for all medical trainees and students who treat diabetic patients. Ward-based nurses, diabetes specialist nurses and pharmacists will also find a lot that is relevant to their practice.

Take the stress out of diabetes care with The Hands-On Guide!

www.wiley.com/go/handsonguides

Hands-on Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2015

440 kr

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3 am call: ‘Mrs X has a blood sugar of 23. Come and deal with it’

‘I think my insulin pen is called something like Solostar’

The respiratory doctors started high dose prednisolone, and the patient’s glucose is 18

‘What is the blood glucose target for this patient admitted with an acute coronary syndrome?’

Do you struggle with common diabetes problems in hospital practice? The Hands-on Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital is an ideal companion for ward practitioners, providing answers to these and many other practical diabetes problems, helping you to deliver safe and effective care to patients.

Using the best current UK and international guidance, The Hands-on Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital presents succinct guidance on acute diabetes problems, blood glucose management, acute medical and surgical problems commonly complicated by diabetes and insulin and non-insulin agents, as well as preparing for discharge to the community. With top tips, key points, questions to ask, treatment and follow-up advice in each chapter, this is an essential resource for all medical trainees and students who treat diabetic patients. Ward-based nurses, diabetes specialist nurses and pharmacists will also find a lot that is relevant to their practice.

Take the stress out of diabetes care with The Hands-On Guide!

www.wiley.com/go/handsonguides

Practical Diabetes Care

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2017

912 kr

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Winner in the Internal Medicine category at the 2019 British Medical Association awards.Concise, affordable and extremely practical, Practical Diabetes Care, 4th edition offers a wholly clinical approach to diabetes and its treatment. Covering all the practical aspects of all major aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, it also includes the very latest in clinical research and trial results. Structured in a problem-orientated way, the book focuses on the areas of maximum anxiety for health-professionals treating patients with diabetes, e.g. hyperglycaemic emergencies, and multiple complications.Easy to navigate, clear and convenient for when on the wards and in clinic, this is the perfect guide to the practical aspects of caring for patients with diabetes.

Practical Diabetes Care

AvDavid Levy

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

752 kr

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Winner in the Internal Medicine category at the 2019 British Medical Association awards.Concise, affordable and extremely practical, Practical Diabetes Care, 4th edition offers a wholly clinical approach to diabetes and its treatment. Covering all the practical aspects of all major aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, it also includes the very latest in clinical research and trial results. Structured in a problem-orientated way, the book focuses on the areas of maximum anxiety for health-professionals treating patients with diabetes, e.g. hyperglycaemic emergencies, and multiple complications.Easy to navigate, clear and convenient for when on the wards and in clinic, this is the perfect guide to the practical aspects of caring for patients with diabetes.

Europe's Digital Revolution

Broadcasting Regulation, the EU and the Nation State

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

Engelska, 2003

942 kr

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Europe''s Digital Revolution assesses the impact of digital broadcasting on regulatory practices in Europe. The current roles and responsibilities of nation states and the EU will have to respond to rapid technological and market developments. Levy considers how these responsibilities are likely to be divided in the future, and which are the emerging issues and problems.

Europe's Digital Revolution

Broadcasting Regulation, the EU and the Nation State

AvDavid Levy

E-bok

PDF, Engelska, 2003

942 kr

Läs direkt efter köp

Europe''s Digital Revolution assesses the impact of digital broadcasting on regulatory practices in Europe. The current roles and responsibilities of nation states and the EU will have to respond to rapid technological and market developments. Levy considers how these responsibilities are likely to be divided in the future, and which are the emerging issues and problems.