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This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Database and Expert Systems Applications, DEXA '95, held in London, UK in September 1995. The 60 full revised papers presented in the volume were carefully selected from a total of almost 200 submissions and give a comprehensive view over advanced applications of information systems. Among the topics covered are object-oriented databases, advanced database applications, parallel and distributed systems, object-oriented modeling, information retrieval, theoretical aspects, extended relational databases, expert and knowledge-based systems, and physical aspects. ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the refereed revised proceedings of the First United Kingdom Workshop on Case-Based Reasoning, held in Salford, UK in January 1995. The 16 revised papers presented are organized in theoretical and application papers; in addition, there is a comprehensive introduction to the volume and case-based reasoning in general by the volume editor. Among the topics addressed are case-based design, case memories, concept learning, retrieval, decision making, and case-based planning. The volume is of interest to researchers in the area and to professionals applying case-based reasoning techniques. ... Read more

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Research and teaching are the two main functions of higher education, yet information and analysis is much sparser on research than on teaching. This collection of original work is an attempt to redress the balance, focusing on UK and US experience. ... Read more

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Proceedings of the Eurographics Workshop, held in London, June 25-27, 2001. Presents state of the art methods in computer graphics rendering. Twenty-nine papers were selected. Softcover. ... Read more

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This two-volume proceedings compilation is a selection of research papers presented at the ICANN-92. The scope of the volumes is interdisciplinary, ranging from the minutiae of VLSI hardware, to new discoveries in neurobiology, through to the workings of the human mind. USA and European research is well represented, including not only new thoughts from old masters but also a large number of first-time authors who are ensuring the continued development of the field. ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the proceedings of the 12th British National Conference on Databases (BNCOD-12), held at Surrey, Guildford in July 1994. The BNCOD conferences are thought as a platform for exchange between theoreticians and practitioners, where researchers from academia and industry meet professionals interested in advanced database applications. The 13 refereed papers presented in the proceedings were selected from 47 submissions; they are organized in chapters on temporal databases, formal approaches, parallel databases, object-oriented databases, and distributed databases. In addition there are two invited presentations: "Managing open systems now that the "Glashouse" has gone" by R. Baker and "Knowledge reuse through networks of large KBs" by P.M.D. Gray. ... Read more

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This directory compiles information previously unrecorded and/or scattered through works of reference. ... Read more

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A Guide to the Libraries and Archives of the United Kingdom and Ireland. 50th Edition. ... Read more

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This updated edition lists 650 libraries, giving details of address, telephone, telex and fax numbers and networks. Information about specialist collections, hours of opening, staff details, size of collection, and special facilities such as online searching are also given. ... Read more

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This revised edition lists approximately 1200 libraries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, some included for the first time, with details of their rare and special book collections. It covers mainly those printed before 1850, but includes manuscript and modern material where related. All major national and university libraries are included, as are collections in public libraries, schools, cathedrals, private societies and institutions. Accessible libraries of private indivdauls are included, plus an appendix on libraries in National Trust properties. Each entry is arranged by local government region and place, gives the name and information services available, followed by a description of the main collection, special or named collections held there, details of published catalogues and descriptive references. ... Read more

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British Archives is the most comprehensive guide to archive resources in the UK. Since publication of the first edition more than ten years ago, it has established itself as an indispensable source for essential information about access archives and archive repositories in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Over 1,200 entries provide detailed information on the nature and extent of the collection as well as the organization holding it. ... Read more

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Middle East Sources provides an invaluable resource for the busy librarian, student or scholar with Middle Eastern interests. It aims to guide readers to the major collections of books and other materials on the subject in the UK and Ireland, as well as to some lesser known but nonetheless interesting collections in smaller libraries. Entries are fully up to date and include information on addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail details), brief descriptions of collections held, along with references to relevant catalogue material and other directories.
The guide also highlights the extent of collections and gives help in accessing. The MELCOM Area Specialisation Scheme (MASS) designation of the collections is also included where relevant. ... Read more