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ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56227626484085,"sku":"9780199602926","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780199602926_fa0aa0c3-9d3c-4749-b8d3-3db004163e0d.jpg?v=1786012461"},{"product_id":"9780231163569","title":"Solving Problems with Design Thinking – Ten Stories of What Works","description":"Design-oriented firms such as Apple and IDEO have demonstrated how design thinking can affect business results. 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They elaborate on the challenges they faced and the processes and tools they used, providing a clear path to implementation based on the principles and practices laid out in Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Ogilvie's Designing for Growth: A Design Thinking Tool Kit for Managers.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56228948017525,"sku":"9780231163569","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780231163569_28844225-53b6-49f2-95cd-51db4606dd57.jpg?v=1786012502"},{"product_id":"9781119841203","title":"Haematology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive overview of haematology and its recent developments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaematology has advanced considerably in recent decades. As new developments emerge, there is a continuous need for an accessible and up-to-date survey for medical students, discussing the major haematological disorders, their clinical presentations, their treatments, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by specialists with an interest in medical education, \u003ci\u003eLecture Notes: Haematology \u003c\/i\u003eis a succinct, highly illustrated student guide to the essentials of this important field. It integrates the physiological, pathological, and clinical dimensions of haematology in a single comprehensive guide, and provides medical students and early-career clinicians with the core knowledge required to succeed in the subject. The 11th edition of this guide includes updated sections and expanded chapters detailing the newest advances in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this 11th edition of\u003ci\u003e Lecture Notes: Haematology, \u003c\/i\u003ereaders will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of both pathogenesis and management of all major haematological disorders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOnline clinical cases with \u0026gt;150 multiple choice questions to allow you to test and apply your knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLecture Notes: Haematology, 11th edition \u003c\/i\u003eis a valuable resource for medical students and junior doctors looking to increase their expertise in this medical specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296559968629,"sku":"9781119841203","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781119841203_4eb1ebdb-bc2f-4ffb-9e22-689cdd6994a9.jpg?v=1786018255"},{"product_id":"9781492081418","title":"Programming the Internet of Things","description":"Learn how to program the Internet of Things with this hands-on guide. By breaking down IoT programming complexities in step-by-step, building-block fashion, author and educator Andy King shows you how to design and build your own full-stack, end-to-end IoT solution--from device to cloud. This practical book walks you through tooling, development environment setup, solution design, and implementation.   You'll learn how a typical IoT ecosystem works, as well as how to tackle integration challenges that crop up when implementing your own IoT solution. Whether you're an engineering student learning the basics of the IoT, a tech-savvy executive looking to better understand the nuances of IoT technology stacks, or a programmer building your own smart house solution, this practical book will help you get started.   Design an end-to-end solution that implements an IoT use caseSet up an IoT-centric development and testing environmentOrganize your software design by creating abstractions in Python and JavaUse MQTT, CoAP, and other protocols to connect IoT devices and servicesCreate a custom JSON-based data format that's consumable across a range of platforms and servicesUse cloud services to support your IoT ecosystem and provide business value for stakeholders","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56301979533685,"sku":"9781492081418","price":63.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781492081418_69a5788d-ca99-40b0-9adb-bfcd70bfee10.jpg?v=1786022563"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-andrew-king.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}