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  • Birds of Botswana

    by Peter Hancock, Ingrid Weiersbye ...
    Series series Princeton Field Guides
    The definitive field guide to the birds of BotswanaHere is the ultimate field guide to Botswana's stunningly diverse birdlife. Covering all 597 species recorded to date, Birds of Botswana features more than 1,200 superb color illustrations, detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars, and a color distribution map for each species. Drawing on the latest regional and national data, the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Richard III and the Murder in the Tower

    by Peter A Hancock ...
    Richard III is accused of murdering his nephews (the 'Princes in the Tower') in order to usurp the throne of England. Since Tudor times he has been painted as the 'black legend,' the murderous uncle. However, the truth is much more complicated and interesting. Rather than looking at all the killings Richard III did not commit, this book focuses on the one execution for which we know that he was ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Birds of Botswana

    by Peter Hancock, Ingrid Weiersbye ...
    Series series Princeton Field Guides
    The definitive field guide to the birds of BotswanaHere is the ultimate field guide to Botswana's stunningly diverse birdlife. Covering all 597 species recorded to date, Birds of Botswana features more than 1,200 superb color illustrations, detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars, and a color distribution map for each species. Drawing on the latest regional and national data, the ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Hoax Springs Eternal

    The Psychology of Cognitive Deception

    by Peter Hancock ...
    Unlike sleights of hand, which fool the senses, sleights of mind challenge cognition. This book defines and explains cognitive deception and explores six prominent potential historical instances of it: the Cross of King Arthur, Drake's Plate of Brass, the Kensington Runestone, the Vinland Map, the Piltdown Man, and the Shroud of Turin. In spite of evidence contradicting their alleged origins, ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • Rhodesians Never Die

    The Impact of War and Political Change on White Rhodesia, c.1970-1980

    by Peter Godwin, Ian Hancock ...
    A gripping insider's account of the final decade of white minority rule in Rhodesia, chronicling a society's struggle against the tide of history.In Rhodesians Never Die, Peter Godwin and Ian Hancock offer a nuanced and critical look at the white community's response to the escalating guerrilla war and immense political pressure that defined the 1970s. The authors explore the profound impact of ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Mind, Machine and Morality

    Toward a Philosophy of Human-Technology Symbiosis

    by Peter A. Hancock ...
    Technology is our conduit of power. In our modern world, technology is the gatekeeper deciding who shall have and who shall have not. Either technology works for you or you work for technology. It shapes the human race just as much as we shape it. But where is this symbiosis going? Who provides the directions, the intentions, the goals of this human-machine partnership? Such decisions do not ... Read more

    $234.99 USD

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    Richard III and the Murder in the Tower

    by Peter A. Hancock ...
    Narrated by Anne Flosnik ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours

    Since Tudor times Richard III has been painted as the "black legend," the murderous uncle—however, the truth is much more complicated and interesting.Richard III is accused of murdering his nephews, the "Princes in the Tower," in order to usurp the throne of England, but this book tells a different story. Rather than looking at all the killings Richard III did not commit, this account focuses on ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Human Factors in Simulation and Training

    Theory and Methods

    Edited by Dennis A. Vincenzi, Mustapha Moloua, Peter A Hancock, James A. Pharmer, James C. Ferraro ...
    Human Factors in Simulation and Training: Theory and Methods covers theoretical concepts on human factors principles as they apply to the fields of simulation and training in the real world.This book discusses traditional and nontraditional aspects of simulation and training. Topics covered include simulation fidelity, transfer of training, limits of simulation and training, virtual reality in the ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Human Factors in Simulation and Training

    Application and Practice

    Edited by Dennis A. Vincenzi, Mustapha Mouloua, Peter Hancock, James A. Pharmer, James C. Ferraro ...
    Human Factors in Simulation and Training: Application and Practice covers the latest applications and practical implementations of advanced technologies in the field of simulation and training.The text focuses on descriptions and discussions of current applications and the use of the latest technological advances in simulation and training. It covers topics including space adaptation syndrome and ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

  • Song of Songs

    A Commentary

    by Adele Berlin, Robert H. Smith Professor ...
    Series series Hermeneia
    There is no other book in the Bible like the Song of Songs. It is a highly literate collection of love poems, at times intense with erotic desire and at times playful or flirtatious. This commentary draws out the tone of each poem, along with its language and literary qualities, including its metaphors, allusions, and clever use of words.While there are correspondences between the Song and the ... Read more

    $75.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Human Performance in Automated and Autonomous Systems

    Current Theory and Methods

    Edited by Mustapha Mouloua, Peter A. Hancock ...
    This book examines recent advances in theories, models, and methods relevant to automated and autonomous systems. The following chapters provide perspectives on modern autonomous systems, such as self-driving cars and unmanned aerial systems, directly from the professionals working with and studying them. Current theories surrounding topics such as vigilance, trust, and fatigue are examined ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

  • Human Performance in Automated and Autonomous Systems

    Emerging Issues and Practical Perspectives

    Edited by Mustapha Mouloua, Peter A. Hancock ...
    This book is devoted to the examination of emerging practical issues related to automated and autonomous systems. The book highlights the significance of these emergent technologies that determine the course of our daily lives. Each unique chapter highlights human factors and engineering concerns across real-world applications, including matters related to aviation and healthcare, human-robot ... Read more

    $77.99 USD