Cognitive Information Processing: Career Theory, Research, and Practice Edited by James P. Sampson, Jr., Janet G. Lenz, Emily Bullock-Yowell, Debra S. Osborn & Seth C. W. Hayden The aim of this book is to improve the integration of Cognitive Information Processing (CIP) theory, research, and practice, leading to more cost-effective career interventions that help persons…

Bio-Inspired Sensory Systems: Using Natural Photo-, Mechano-, and Chemo-Sensory Systems for Design Inspiration By Dr. Geoffrey Brooks Using natural sensory system concepts to develop and improving sensory system will continue to thrive for many years to come. Technology advances rapidly (Moore’s Law) as does our understanding of biological principles and designs. These trends fuel the…

Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice in Vocational Psychology: Current Status and Future Directions This publication is based on the 2016 Society for Vocational Psychology (SVP) Biennial Conference, that was held at the Florida State University on May 16-17, 2016. The conference theme was “Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice in Vocational Psychology.” The conference content and…

First Semester in Numerical Analysis with Julia This Open Textbook by Giray Ökten presents the theory and methods, together with the implementation of the algorithms using the Julia programming language (version 1.1.0). The book covers computer arithmetic, root-finding, numerical quadrature and differentiation, and approximation theory. The reader is expected to have studied calculus and linear…

Essays Celebrating John L. Holland’s Autobiography and Contributions to Career Theory, Research, and Practice: A Festschrift Book reviews from Holland’s colleagues, pupils, and friends. A collection of nine reviews of John L. Holland’s autobiography, My Life with a Theory: John L. Holland’s Autobiography and Theory of Careers. Edited by Robert C. Reardon, PhD and Professor Emeritus…

From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e By Dr. Gokhan Hacisalihoglu Ready to find out how plants are grown and function? Take a fantastic voyage through plants. From Growing to Biology: Plants 1e brings the latest information for understanding of traditional and modern plant growing, form, and production. Topics covered in 30 chapters include concise and…

Introduction to Financial Mathematics: Concepts and Computational Methods This Open Textbook by Arash Fahim serves as a primer in financial mathematics with a focus on conceptual understanding of models and problem solving. It includes the mathematical background needed for risk management, such as probability theory, optimization, and the like. The goal of the book is…