This codex is a comprehensive collection of important legislative documents relevant to the field of European business law. It is specifically designed for students enrolled in the Business Law I course at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, as part of the Business Economics program. Therefore, it includes only those legislative texts and excerpts that are directly or indirectly related to the course material. Nevertheless, this codex also serves as a valuable reference for anyone engaged in busi...

Machine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence discoveries in chemistry, biology and physics - the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems.

We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries...

Now in its third edition, this small and accessible guide contains essential information for the safe prescribing of the most commonly used drugs in the NHS. The Top 100 Drugs combines the best elements of a students' textbook with those of a prescribers' manual. It gives equal weight to essential information on the science of pharmacology as well as the real-world practicalities of prescribing, all in an accessible and clear format.

Written by leaders in the field of clinical pharmacology, t...

The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture.

This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth - through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic adventures of the Monkey King in Journey to the West - few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, ...

Anil Seth's radical new theory of consciousness challenges our understanding of perception and reality, doing for brain science what Dawkins did for evolutionary biology.

This engaging introduction to all aspects of qualitative research challenges students to consider how their research can be culturally responsive. The text introduces the foundations including theory, ethics, and reflexivity; covers practical guidance from writing proposals to data collection; and shows how the quality of research is enhanced, how data are analyzed, and how research accounts are created and disseminated. Areas vital to the health of qualitative research are addressed includin...