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When Robots Hug

by James A. Crowder, Alan C. Crowder ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
By 2027, it had been seven years since the scientists’ sea-changing research on artificial psychology and robotics. The work debuted around the same time as Large Language Model Chatbots, and the power of the integration of the two technologies put many industries in a tailspin. The commercial and defense industries especially were still scrambling to regulate their use in research and ... Read more

$28.99 USD

By 2027, it had been seven years since the scientists’ sea-changing research on artificial psychology and robotics. The work debuted around the same time as Large Language Model Chatbots, and the power of the integration of the two technologies put many industries in a tailspin. The commercial and defense industries especially were still scrambling to regulate their use in research and
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Requirements Engineering: Laying a Firm Foundation

by James A. Crowder, Curtis W. Hoff ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This textbook lays the foundations for System-of-Systems Requirements Engineering and Requirements Management practices, principles, technique, and processes. It provides a comprehensive treatment of requirements engineering, an integral part of Multidisciplinary Systems Engineering. The book takes the student/reader though the entire process of documenting, analyzing, tracing, prioritizing, and ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This textbook lays the foundations for System-of-Systems Requirements Engineering and Requirements Management practices, principles, technique, and processes. It provides a comprehensive treatment of requirements engineering, an integral part of Multidisciplinary Systems Engineering. The book takes the student/reader though the entire process of documenting, analyzing, tracing, prioritizing, and
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Agile Project Management: Managing for Success

by James A. Crowder, Shelli Friess ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Management and enables them to deal with the demands and complexities of modern, agile systems/software/hardware development teams. The book examines the project/program manager beyond the concepts of leadership and aims to connect to employees' sense of identity. The text examines human psychological concepts such as “locus of control,” which will help the manager understand their team members’ ... Read more

$80.99 USD

Management and enables them to deal with the demands and complexities of modern, agile systems/software/hardware development teams. The book examines the project/program manager beyond the concepts of leadership and aims to connect to employees' sense of identity. The text examines human psychological concepts such as “locus of control,” which will help the manager understand their team members’
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Artificial Psychology

Psychological Modeling and Testing of AI Systems

by James A. Crowder, John Carbone, Shelli Friess ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book explores the subject of artificial psychology and how the field must adapt human neuro-psychological testing techniques to provide adequate cognitive testing of advanced artificial intelligence systems. It shows how classical testing methods will reveal nothing about the cognitive nature of the systems and whether they are learning, reasoning, and evolving correctly; for these systems, ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book explores the subject of artificial psychology and how the field must adapt human neuro-psychological testing techniques to provide adequate cognitive testing of advanced artificial intelligence systems. It shows how classical testing methods will reveal nothing about the cognitive nature of the systems and whether they are learning, reasoning, and evolving correctly; for these systems,
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Systems Engineering Agile Design Methodologies

by James A. Crowder, Shelli Friess ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book examines the paradigm of the engineering design process. The author discusses agile systems and engineering design. The book captures the entire design process (function bases), context, and requirements to affect real reuse. It provides a methodology for an engineering design process foundation for modern and future systems design. Captures design patterns with context for actual ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book examines the paradigm of the engineering design process. The author discusses agile systems and engineering design. The book captures the entire design process (function bases), context, and requirements to affect real reuse. It provides a methodology for an engineering design process foundation for modern and future systems design. Captures design patterns with context for actual
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Multidisciplinary Systems Engineering

Architecting the Design Process

by James A. Crowder, John N. Carbone, Russell Demijohn ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents Systems Engineering from a modern, multidisciplinary engineering approach, providing the understanding that all aspects of systems design, systems, software, test, security, maintenance and the full life-cycle must be factored in to any large-scale system design; up front, not factored in later. It lays out a step-by-step approach to systems-of-systems architectural design, ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book presents Systems Engineering from a modern, multidisciplinary engineering approach, providing the understanding that all aspects of systems design, systems, software, test, security, maintenance and the full life-cycle must be factored in to any large-scale system design; up front, not factored in later. It lays out a step-by-step approach to systems-of-systems architectural design,
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What Really Matters

Faith, Hope, Love: 365 Daily Devotions from Our Daily Bread

by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Dave Branon, Bill Crowder, James Banks, Julie Ackerman Link, Xochitl Dixon, John Blase, Kirsten Holmberg, Tim Gustafson ...

What Really Matters invites you to discover what the Bible says about faith, hope, and love—and why these vital concepts are significant to your relationships with God and others. This 365-day devotional collection includes a combination of Scripture, engaging stories, and compelling quotes to encourage you in your daily walk with the Lord.You'll find life-changing truths in this treasury of ... Read more

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What Really Matters invites you to discover what the Bible says about faith, hope, and love—and why these vital concepts are significant to your relationships with God and others. This 365-day devotional collection includes a combination of Scripture, engaging stories, and compelling quotes to encourage you in your daily walk with the Lord.You'll find life-changing truths in this treasury of
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Hold Fast

365 Devotions for Men by Men (A Daily Bible Devotional for the Entire Year)

by Our Daily Bread, James Banks, Dave Branon, Bill Crowder, Tim Gustafson, Arthur Jackson, Sheridan Voysey, Marvin Williams, Michael E. Wittmer ...

Series series Stand Strong
A follow-up to the best selling Stand Strong: 365 Devotions for Men by Men from Our Daily Bread Publishing.This men's devotional from the writers of Our Daily Bread encourages you to hold fast to your faith in Jesus amid everyday challenges in your workplace, family, and community.Written by men, this collection of 365 devotions will strengthen you to face the uncertainties of today's world. Each ... Read more

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A follow-up to the best selling Stand Strong: 365 Devotions for Men by Men from Our Daily Bread Publishing.This men's devotional from the writers of Our Daily Bread encourages you to hold fast to your faith in Jesus amid everyday challenges in your workplace, family, and community.Written by men, this collection of 365 devotions will strengthen you to face the uncertainties of today's world. Each
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AI Chatbots

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

by James Crowder, John Carbone ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book explores the subject of artificial psychology from the standpoint of how online Chatbots have infiltrated and affected societies and the world in general. The book explores the psychological effects of depending on an online entity for our needs – even if it’s a reminder of scheduled events. The author provides insight into the notion of human-Chatbot exchanges, understanding, and false ... Read more

$58.99 USD

This book explores the subject of artificial psychology from the standpoint of how online Chatbots have infiltrated and affected societies and the world in general. The book explores the psychological effects of depending on an online entity for our needs – even if it’s a reminder of scheduled events. The author provides insight into the notion of human-Chatbot exchanges, understanding, and false
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And He Walks with Me

365 Daily Reminders of Jesus's Love from Our Daily Bread (A Daily Devotional for the Entire Year)

by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Dave Branon, Xochitl Dixon, Bill Crowder, James Banks, Patricia Raybon, Amy Peterson, Marvin Williams, Tim Gustafson ...

And He Walks with Me is a beautifully bound collection of Our Daily Bread meditations that draw you into a closer walk with Christ. You'll find joy in the God who walks and talks with you, just as the lyrics from the hymn "In the Garden" portray. Each reading reminds you that Jesus is personally interested in every aspect of your life and that He delights in having a relationship with you.Each of ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

And He Walks with Me is a beautifully bound collection of Our Daily Bread meditations that draw you into a closer walk with Christ. You'll find joy in the God who walks and talks with you, just as the lyrics from the hymn "In the Garden" portray. Each reading reminds you that Jesus is personally interested in every aspect of your life and that He delights in having a relationship with you.Each of
... Read more
Together with God: Psalms

A Devotional Reading for Every Day of the Year from Our Daily Bread

by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Dave Branon, Bill Crowder, Anne Cetas, James Banks, Amy Boucher Pye, David McCasland, Haddon Robinson, Marvin Williams, Tim Gustafson, Mart DeHaan, Keila Ochoa ...

Series series 365 Series
"My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God." —Psalm 84:2The writers of the Psalms expressed their heart by calling out to God. From times of desperation to moments of utter joy, they cried out—and we can do the same today. Whatever we are feeling or going through, God invites us to reach out to Him.Find your expression in these daily devotions based on the Psalms. Each of the 365 ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God." —Psalm 84:2The writers of the Psalms expressed their heart by calling out to God. From times of desperation to moments of utter joy, they cried out—and we can do the same today. Whatever we are feeling or going through, God invites us to reach out to Him.Find your expression in these daily devotions based on the Psalms. Each of the 365
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Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans

by Marco (Octavio) Aburto, Lilian (Naia) Alessa, Maria de los Angeles Carvajal, Brad Barr, Edward B. Barbier, Donald F. Boesch, James Boyd, Larry B. Crowder, Richard Cudney-Bueno, Tim Essington, Exequiel Ezcurra, Steve Ganey, Erica Goldman, Fred Guichard, Elliott Hazen, Kimberly Heiman, Leah Bunce Karrer, Les Kaufman, Ilse Kiessling, Ann Kinzig, Andrew (Anaru) Kliskey, Phil Levin, Jane Lubchenco, Don Maruska, Charlotte B. Mogensen, Maggie Mooney-Seus, Kathleen Dean Moore, Robert O'Boyle, Jonathan Peacey, Linwood Pendleton, Charles H. Peterson, Garry Peterson, Andrew A. Rosenberg, Mary Ruckelshaus, Roly Russell, Paul Sandifer, Janis Searles, Janna Shackeroff, Jorge Torre, Lisa Wainger, Dean Wendt, Tana Worcester ...

Conventional management approaches cannot meet the challenges faced by ocean and coastal ecosystems today. Consequently, national and international bodies have called for a shift toward more comprehensive ecosystem-based marine management. Synthesizing a vast amount of current knowledge, Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans is a comprehensive guide to utilizing this promising new approach.At ... Read more

$43.19 USD

Conventional management approaches cannot meet the challenges faced by ocean and coastal ecosystems today. Consequently, national and international bodies have called for a shift toward more comprehensive ecosystem-based marine management. Synthesizing a vast amount of current knowledge, Ecosystem-Based Management for the Oceans is a comprehensive guide to utilizing this promising new approach.At
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