Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations - 2nd Edition by Michael N Schmitt (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 638Genre: Freedom + Security / Law EnforcementSub-Genre: InternationalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Michael N SchmittFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book The new edition of the highly influential Tallinn Manual, which outlines public international law as it applies to cyber operations. Book Synopsis Tallinn Manual 2.0 expands on the highly influential first edition by extending its coverage of the international law governing cyber operations to peacetime legal regimes. The product of a three-year follow-on project by a new group of twenty renowned international law experts, it addresses such topics as sovereignty, state responsibility, human rights, and the law of air, space, and the sea. Tallinn Manual 2.0 identifies 154 'black letter' rules governing cyber operations and provides extensive commentary on each rule. Although Tallinn Manual 2.0 represents the views of the experts in their personal capacity, the project benefitted from the unofficial input of many states and over fifty peer reviewers. Review Quotes 'Appropriately named Tallinn Manual 2.0: International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations, the new book offers a fascinating look at how far the cyber threat landscape has evolved in the less than half decade since the first version's release in 2013, shifting the focus from conventional state-authorized and operated cyber warfare to the small-bore deniable cyber activities that form the majority of day-to-day cyber attacks today.' Kalev Leetaru, Forbes (www.forbes.com)
Astrophysics in a Nutshell - (In a Nutshell) 2nd Edition by Dan Maoz (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 312Genre: ScienceSub-Genre: PhysicsSeries Title: In a NutshellFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Princeton University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: AstrophysicsAuthor: Dan MaozFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis The ideal one-semester astrophysics introduction for science undergraduates--now expanded and fully updated Winner of the American Astronomical Society's Chambliss Award, Astrophysics in a Nutshell has become the text of choice in astrophysics courses for science majors at top universities in North America and beyond. In this expanded and fully updated second edition, the book gets even better, with a new chapter on extrasolar planets; a greatly expanded chapter on the interstellar medium; fully updated facts and figures on all subjects, from the observed properties of white dwarfs to the latest results from precision cosmology; and additional instructive problem sets. Throughout, the text features the same focused, concise style and emphasis on physics intuition that have made the book a favorite of students and teachers. Written by Dan Maoz, a leading active researcher, and designed for advanced undergraduate science majors, Astrophysics in a Nutshell is a brief but thorough introduction to the observational data and theoretical concepts underlying modern astronomy. Generously illustrated, it covers the essentials of modern astrophysics, emphasizing the common physical principles that govern astronomical phenomena, and the interplay between theory and observation, while also introducing subjects at the forefront of modern research, including black holes, dark matter, dark energy, and gravitational lensing. In addition to serving as a course textbook, Astrophysics in a Nutshell is an ideal review for a qualifying exam and a handy reference for teachers and researchers.The most concise and current astrophysics textbook for science majors--now expanded and fully updated with the latest research resultsContains a broad and well-balanced selection of traditional and current topicsUses simple, short, and clear derivations of physical resultsTrains students in the essential skills of order-of-magnitude analysisFeatures a new chapter on extrasolar planets, including discovery techniquesIncludes new and expanded sections and problems on the physics of shocks, supernova remnants, cosmic-ray acceleration, white dwarf properties, baryon acoustic oscillations, and moreContains instructive problem sets at the end of each chapterSolutions manual (available only to professors) Review Quotes Praise for the first edition: Astrophysics in a Nutshell is just that--a no-nonsense, fast-paced textbook that authoritatively covers the concepts underlying modern astronomy at an advanced undergraduate level. Dan Maoz does a remarkably good job of presenting the widest range of material that can be reasonably contained in a serious one-semester course. The book's scholarship is excellent and fully up to date.---Greg Laughlin, University of California, Santa Cruz, One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2016Praise for the first edition: I have nothing but praise for this textbook. It is a significant contribution to a field that is short on introductions to astronomy for science majors. Astrophysics in a Nutshell fills a basic need.---Lynne Hillenbrand, California Institute of Technology, Praise for the first edition: Maoz makes generous and excellent use of back-of-the-envelope calculations and approximations to the more complete theory, accurate enough to both illustrate the physics and to arrive at decent numerical answers. . . . Lots of material is squeezed into this thin volume. The treatment of stellar physics is particularly insightful; other topics--galaxies and galactic structure and cosmology--are also very well done.---K. L. Schick, ChoicePraise for the first edition: The presentation of so much material . . . is done very skillfully, with a judicious balance between mathematical discussion and physical argument. The pedagogic value of the text is greatly enhanced by the problems given at the end of each chapter. Altogether, the book lives well up to the publisher's declared aims.---Leon Mestel, ObservatoryPraise for the first edition: This is, without a doubt, one of the best books that I have used for an introductory course in astrophysics over the past decade. The book is unique in providing a pedagogical and authoritative overview of all the important topics in present-day astrophysics with mathematical rigor. The equations are self-contained and well explained, and the results are derived in a concise, factual manner with careful attention to details. My students, teaching assistant, and I have all found the book to be outstanding.---Avi Loeb, Harvard University, Praise for the first edition: Dan Maoz aims to provide a concise guide to the subject for advanced science undergraduates. The essentials of modern astrophysics are covered, from traditional topics such as stellar remnants and galaxies to recent research including dark matter and dark energy, while training students in order-of-magnitude analysis.-- "Times Higher Education"The book is outstanding and belongs on al physics professors' desks and in all colleges and libraries.-- "Choice" About the Author Dan Maoz is the George S. Wise Professor at Tel-Aviv University, where he chairs the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Successful Psychopharmacology - by Stephen V Sobel (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: PsychiatryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: W. W. Norton & CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: PsychopharmacologyAuthor: Stephen V SobelFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book A guide for physicians and clinicians to understanding and choosing the proper psychiatric medications and for their patients who want to learn how this should be done. Book Synopsis This book teaches mental health professionals how to choose and use psychotropic medications to address the biological etiology of psychiatric disease and mental health. It helps readers understand the key aspects of psychotherapy to deal with the psychosocial factors that prescribers need to know to use these medications within the context of the patient's life. This book is based on the premise that all mental health--in the most symptomatic, impaired individual and in the most mentally healthy individual--is caused by a combination of biopsychosocial factors. Mental health professionals need to recognize and understand these factors and their interactions, and correct them. An understanding of all these factors, and of psychopharmacology, can lead to better treatment decisions. This book is for many readers: for psychiatrists who recognize the daily challenges in treating patients; for primary care physicians who identify psychiatric disorders in their patients; for non-medically-trained mental health professionals who want a more sophisticated understanding of psychopharmacology; and even for patients who want and need a better understanding of the medications their doctors have prescribed them. Review Quotes [E]minently readable . . . . [C]lear and concise . . . . [T]houghtfully describes common patient issues with medication therapy . . . . Excellent explanations of drug mechanisms of action . . . . Obviously, clinicians in psychiatry and psychology would enjoy this book, but perhaps less obvious is its enormous value to scientists, pharmacists, and other health care professionals, as well as health sciences students. Highly recommended.-- "CHOICE"The author gracefully combines his everyday clinical experience with treatment guidelines. . . . The writing style is lucid and succinct.-- "Metapsychology Online Reviews" (12/1/2013 12:00:00 AM)Dr. Sobel has distilled a large amount of information on psychopharmacology into easily digestible bites, giving practical information that will greatly benefit any primary care physician. Gleaning tips from both his incisive research and his many years of experience as a psychiatrist, Dr. Sobel presents the reader with useful and accessible advice in an engaging conversational style.--Gregg Lichtenstein, MD, MBA, FAAFP, Medical Director, Student Health Services, San Diego State UniversityStephen Sobel has written a wide-ranging, impressive book on psychopharmacology. His expertise is obvious as is his honesty regarding the challenges clinicians and patients face. This book is a welcome addition to my collection of books on the topic, and I highly recommend adding it to yours.--Rakesh Jain, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TXThis book offers an engaging take on modern psychopharmacology by artfully combining the author's real-world clinical experience with evidence-based treatment guidelines. Punctuated by insightful anecdotes and vignettes, this book manages to reframe the ultimate goal of modern psychopharmacology: to optimize functional recovery by aggressively seeking total symptom control.--Mark Rapaport, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, and Ebrahim Haroon, MD, Emory UniversityThis excellent book demonstrates why Dr. Sobel is so highly regarded in professional circles. It paves a solid pathway through which to regain that functional state that would otherwise elude the individual suffering from this medical problem.--Gustavo Alva, MD, DFAPA, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, IrvineWhether you are a physician or a psychotherapist treating mental health disorders, you will want this volume close at hand. Dr. Sobel has a remarkable ability to describe neurobiology and the mechanisms of action of medications and he makes it clear how to achieve his stated goal of remission for mental health disorders. With straightforward, un-common sense and evident compassion for his patients, he provides templates for using medications so those who prescribe can find their way through the maze of choices to serve the patient most effectively. Dr. Sobel also clarifies for psychotherapists where medication fits into the recovery of our clients, so we can provide confident medication referrals and foster our clients' compliance with medication regimens. Here is a genuine 'go-to' book on psychopharmacology you do not want to miss!--Margaret Wehrenberg, author of The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques
The Sikhs of the Punjab - (New Cambridge History of India) by J S Grewal (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 308Genre: HistorySub-Genre: AsiaSeries Title: New Cambridge History of IndiaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: India & South AsiaAuthor: J S GrewalFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book A revised edition traces the history of the Sikhs right through to the present day. Book Synopsis This important new contribution to the New Cambridge History of India examines chronologically the entire span of Sikh history from prehistoric times to the present day. In an introductory chapter, Professor Grewal surveys the changing pattern of human settlements in the Punjab until the fifteenth century and the emergence of the Punjabi language as the basis of regional articulation. Subsequent chapters explore the life and beliefs of Guru Nanak--the founder of Sikhism; the extension and modification of his ideas by his successors; the increasing number and composition of their followers and the development of Sikh self identity. Professor Grewal also analyzes the emergence of Sikhism in relation to the changing historical situation of Turko-Afghan rule, the Mughal empire and its disintegration, British rule and independence. Review Quotes "This contribution to The New Cambridge History of India provides the most balanced account of the Sikhs of the Punjab. It is certain to become a classic....[A]n example of fine scholarship, reflecting both the author's maturity and his lifetime's work in the field." Pashaura Singh, Pacific Affairs"J. S. Grewal's book is an extremely valuable reference work for Sikh and Punjabi history from Guru Nanak's day down to the present." American Historical Review
The Methodology of Scientific Research Programmes - (Philosophical Papers (Cambridge)) by Imre Lakatos (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 260Genre: ScienceSub-Genre: Philosophy & Social AspectsSeries Title: Philosophical Papers (Cambridge)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Imre LakatosFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book This collection exhibits and confirms the originality, range and the essential unity of his work. Book Synopsis Imre Lakatos' philosophical and scientific papers are published here in two volumes. Volume I brings together his very influential but scattered papers on the philosophy of the physical sciences, and includes one important unpublished essay on the effect of Newton's scientific achievement. Volume II presents his work on the philosophy of mathematics (much of it unpublished), together with some critical essays on contemporary philosophers of science and some famous polemical writings on political and educational issues. Imre Lakatos had an influence out of all proportion to the length of his philosophical career. This collection exhibits and confirms the originality, range and the essential unity of his work. It demonstrates too the force and spirit he brought to every issue with which he engaged, from his most abstract mathematical work to his passionate 'Letter to the director of the LSE'. Lakatos' ideas are now the focus of widespread and increasing interest, and these volumes should make possible for the first time their study as a whole and their proper assessment. Review Quotes '... a well-produced book that every philosopher of science or mathematics will wish to have.' Philosophy'... there is an essential unity of theme and purpose running through all the papers collected in these volumes. Many of the papers, even though they have been previously published, are not fully self-contained and can be understood only by reference to others. Their collection and the editors' cross-referencing thus serves the useful purpose of facilitating an assessment of Lakatos' contribution to philosophy.' Philosophical Books
Machine Learning with Python Cookbook - by Chris Albon (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 366Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Data Modeling & DesignFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Chris AlbonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis This practical guide provides nearly 200 self-contained recipes to help you solve machine learning challenges you may encounter in your daily work. If you're comfortable with Python and its libraries, including pandas and scikit-learn, you'll be able to address specific problems such as loading data, handling text or numerical data, model selection, and dimensionality reduction and many other topics.Each recipe includes code that you can copy and paste into a toy dataset to ensure that it actually works. From there, you can insert, combine, or adapt the code to help construct your application. Recipes also include a discussion that explains the solution and provides meaningful context. This cookbook takes you beyond theory and concepts by providing the nuts and bolts you need to construct working machine learning applications.You'll find recipes for: Vectors, matrices, and arraysHandling numerical and categorical data, text, images, and dates and timesDimensionality reduction using feature extraction or feature selectionModel evaluation and selectionLinear and logical regression, trees and forests, and k-nearest neighborsSupport vector machines (SVM), naïve Bayes, clustering, and neural networksSaving and loading trained models About the Author Chris Albon is data scientist with a Ph.D. in quantitative political science and a decade of experience working in statistical learning, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. He founded New Knowledge, an artificial intelligence company, and previously worked for the crisis and humanitarian non-profit, Ushahidi. Chris also founded and co-hosts of the data science podcast, Partially Derivative.
Zero Trust Networks - by Evan Gilman & Doug Barth (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 240Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: SecurityFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: NetworkingAuthor: Evan Gilman & Doug BarthFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Perimeter defenses guarding your network aren't as secure as you might think. Hosts behind the firewall have no defenses of their own, so when a host in the trusted zone is breached, access to your data center is not far behind. This practical book introduces you to the zero trust model, a method that treats all hosts as if they're internet-facing, and considers the entire network to be compromised and hostile.Authors Evan Gilman and Doug Barth show you how zero trust lets you focus on building strong authentication, authorization, and encryption throughout, while providing compartmentalized access and better operational agility. You'll learn the architecture of a zero trust network, including how to build one using currently available technology.Understand how the zero trust model embeds security within the system's operation, rather than layering it on topExamine the fundamental concepts at play in a zero trust network, including network agents and trust enginesUse existing technology to establish trust among the actors in a networkLearn how to migrate from a perimeter-based network to a zero trust network in productionExplore case studies of zero trust on the client side (Google) and on the server (PagerDuty) About the Author Evan Gilman is an Operations Engineer with a background in computer networks. With roots in academia, and currently working in the public internet, he has been building and operating systems in hostile environments his entire professional career. An open source contributor, speaker, and author, Evan is passionate about designing systems that strike a balance with the networks they run on.Doug Barth is a software engineer who loves to learn and shares his knowledge with others. He has worked on systems of various sizes at companies like Orbitz and PagerDuty. He has built and spoken about monitoring systems, mesh networks, and failure injection practices.
Mongodb: The Definitive Guide - 3rd Edition by Shannon Bradshaw & Eoin Brazil & Kristina Chodorow (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 514Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: DatabasesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Data MiningAuthor: Shannon Bradshaw & Eoin Brazil & Kristina ChodorowFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Manage your data with a system designed to support modern application development. Updated for MongoDB 4.2, the third edition of this authoritative and accessible guide shows you the advantages of using document-oriented databases. You'll learn how this secure, high-performance system enables flexible data models, high availability, and horizontal scalability.Authors Shannon Bradshaw, Eoin Brazil, and Kristina Chodorow provide guidance for database developers, advanced configuration for system administrators, and use cases for a variety of projects. NoSQL newcomers and experienced MongoDB users will find updates on querying, indexing, aggregation, transactions, replica sets, ops management, sharding and data administration, durability, monitoring, and security.In six parts, this book shows you how to: Work with MongoDB, perform write operations, find documents, and create complex queriesIndex collections, aggregate data, and use transactions for your applicationConfigure a local replica set and learn how replication interacts with your applicationSet up cluster components and choose a shard key for a variety of applicationsExplore aspects of application administration and configure authentication and authorizationUse stats when monitoring, back up and restore deployments, and use system settings when deploying MongoDB About the Author Shannon is VP of Education at MongoDB. In this capacity, he manages online and in-person training products delivered through MongoDB University and the MongoDB Professional Certification program. Shannon holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northwestern University. Prior to MongoDB, Shannon was an Assistant Professor in the Business School at The University of Iowa and then Chair and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Drew University. Throughout his career in academia, Shannon consulted as a software engineer with several startups and financial services firms.Eoin Brazil is a senior curriculum engineer at MongoDB. He works on online and instructor led training products delivered through MongoDB University and previously held various positions in the Technical Services support organization within MongoDB. Eoin holds a Ph.D. and a M.Sc in Computer Science from the University of Limerick and PG Dip, in Technology Commericalization from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Prior to MongoDB, he lead teams in mobile services and in high performance computing in the academic research sector.Kristina is a software engineer who worked on the MongoDB core for five years. She led MongoDB's replica set development as well as writing the PHP and Perl drivers. She has given talks on MongoDB at meetups and conferences around the world and maintains a blog on technical topics at http: //www.kchodorow.com. She currently works at Google.
Getting to Know Arcgis Desktop - 5th Edition by Michael Law & Amy Collins (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 600Genre: TechnologySub-Genre: Remote Sensing & Geographic Information SystemsSeries Title: Getting to Know ArcgisFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Esri PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Michael Law & Amy CollinsFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book Getting to Know ArcGIS(R) for Desktop is a workbook that introduces the principles of GIS via hands-on exercises. Readers are shown how to use ArcGIS for Desktop software tools to display and present maps and data, and then query and analyze the data. The third edition has been reorganized and includes new topics such as exploring online resources and raster data and contains new exercises, data, and learning tools. Book Synopsis Becoming the go-to person for ArcGIS Desktop? Start here. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, fifth edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the features and tools of ArcGIS Desktop. Through hands-on exercises, readers will discover, use, make, and share maps with meaningful content. They will also learn how to build geodatabases, query data, analyze geospatial data, and more. The latest edition has been updated to the most current version of ArcGIS Desktop 10.6. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop is suited for classroom use, independent study, and as a reference. Data for completing the exercises and a 180-day free trial of ArcGIS Desktop are available for download. An e-book of Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, fifth edition, ISBN 9781589485112, $99.99, is available at most e-book retailers. Note: Esri Press e-books do not include 180-day trial software. Instead, you can download the ArcGIS Trial at http: //www.esri.com/arcgis/trial. From the Back Cover Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop, fifth edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the features and tools of ArcGIS Desktop. Through hands-on exercises, readers will discover, use, make, and share maps with meaningful content. The latest edition has been updated to the most current version of ArcGIS Desktop. Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop is suited for classroom use, independent study, and as a reference. Data for completing the exercises and a 180-day free trial of ArcGIS are available for download at . Michael Law is a cartographer and GIS professional with more than a decade of experience. He was a cartographer for Esri, where he developed cartography for books, edited and tested GIS workbooks, and was the editor of the Esri Map Book. He continues to work with GIS software, writing technical documentation, teaching training courses, and designing and optimizing user interfaces. Amy Collins is a writer and editor who has worked with GIS for over fifteen years. She was a technical editor for Esri, where she honed her GIS skills and cultivated an interest in designing effective instructional materials. She continues to develop books on GIS education, among other projects. About the Author Michael Law has worked professionally with GIS since 2004 when he began at Rand McNally Canada and later worked as a cartographer for Esri Press, where he developed cartography for books, and edited and tested GIS workbooks. Now based in Toronto, Canada, Law continues to work with GIS software, writing technical documentation, teaching training courses, and designing and optimizing user interfaces. Amy Collins was first introduced to GIS in 2002 when she began working as a technical editor at Esri. There, she honed her GIS skills and cultivated an interest in designing effective instructional materials. Now a writer and editor based in Northern California, she continues to develop GIS materials, among other projects.
Intelligence-Driven Incident Response - by Scott J Roberts & Rebekah Brown (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 284Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: SecurityFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Scott J Roberts & Rebekah BrownFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Using a well-conceived incident response plan in the aftermath of an online security breach enables your team to identify attackers and learn how they operate. But, only when you approach incident response with a cyber threat intelligence mindset will you truly understand the value of that information. With this practical guide, you'll learn the fundamentals of intelligence analysis, as well as the best ways to incorporate these techniques into your incident response process.Each method reinforces the other: threat intelligence supports and augments incident response, while incident response generates useful threat intelligence. This book helps incident managers, malware analysts, reverse engineers, digital forensics specialists, and intelligence analysts understand, implement, and benefit from this relationship.In three parts, this in-depth book includes: The fundamentals: get an introduction to cyber threat intelligence, the intelligence process, the incident-response process, and how they all work togetherPractical application: walk through the intelligence-driven incident response (IDIR) process using the F3EAD process--Find, Fix Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and DisseminateThe way forward: explore big-picture aspects of IDIR that go beyond individual incident-response investigations, including intelligence team building About the Author Scott J Roberts works for GitHub and makes up his title every time he's asked, so we'll say he's the Director of Bad Guy Catching. He has worked for 900lbs security gorillas, government security giants & boutiques, and financial services security firms and done his best to track down bad guys at all these places. He's released and contributed to multiple tools for threat intelligence and malware analysis. Scott is also really good at speaking in the 3rd person.Rebekah Brown has spent more than a decade working in the intelligence community; her previous roles include NSA network warfare analyst, Operations Chief of a United States Marine Corps cyber unit, and a U.S. Cyber Command training and exercise lead. Rebekah has helped develop threat intelligence and security awareness programs at the federal, state, and local level, as well as at a Fortune 500 company. Today, Rebekah leads the Rapid7 threat intelligence programs at Rapid7, where her responsibilities include programs architecture, management, analysis, and operations. Rebekah lives in Portland, Oregon, where she grew up, with her three kids and spends her free time hiking and hacking and reading Harry Potter.
Python for Data Analysis - 2nd Edition by Wes McKinney (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 550Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Data Modeling & DesignFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Wes McKinneyFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Get complete instructions for manipulating, processing, cleaning, and crunching datasets in Python. Updated for Python 3.6, the second edition of this hands-on guide is packed with practical case studies that show you how to solve a broad set of data analysis problems effectively. You'll learn the latest versions of pandas, NumPy, IPython, and Jupyter in the process.Written by Wes McKinney, the creator of the Python pandas project, this book is a practical, modern introduction to data science tools in Python. It's ideal for analysts new to Python and for Python programmers new to data science and scientific computing. Data files and related material are available on GitHub.Use the IPython shell and Jupyter notebook for exploratory computingLearn basic and advanced features in NumPy (Numerical Python)Get started with data analysis tools in the pandas libraryUse flexible tools to load, clean, transform, merge, and reshape dataCreate informative visualizations with matplotlibApply the pandas groupby facility to slice, dice, and summarize datasetsAnalyze and manipulate regular and irregular time series dataLearn how to solve real-world data analysis problems with thorough, detailed examples About the Author Wes McKinney is a New York?based software developer and entrepreneur. After finishing his undergraduate degree in mathematics at MIT in 2007, he went on to do quantitative finance work at AQR Capital Management in Greenwich, CT. Frustrated by cumbersome data analysis tools, he learned Python and started building what would later become the pandas project. He's now an active member of the Python data community and is an advocate for the use of Python in data analysis, finance, and statistical computing applications. Wes was later the co-founder and CEO of DataPad, whose technology assets and team were acquired by Cloudera in 2014. He has since become involved in big data technology, joining the Project Management Committees for the Apache Arrow and Apache Parquet projects in the Apache Software Foundation. In 2016, he joined Two Sigma Investments in New York City, where he continues working to make data analysis faster and easier through open source software.
Warehouse Management - 3rd Edition by Gwynne Richards (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 528Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: DistributionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Kogan PageAge Range: AdultAuthor: Gwynne RichardsFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Examine how to operate an efficient and cost effective warehouse with this guide to reducing inventory, people management, location, design and the latest technology. Book Synopsis Offering comprehensive advice on all aspects of managing a warehouse, the third edition of Warehouse Management is an ideal guide and detailed reference book for anyone looking to gain a real insight into warehouse operations. It examines everything from the latest technological advances, operations and people management to current environmental issues.This third edition of Warehouse Management includes definitive updates across the industry, such as the vast expansion of warehouse technology and robotics, warehouse design and the increasing challenges posed by e-commerce. Gwynne Richards tackles the core challenges for today's managers, offering experienced advice on how to reduce lead times, increase productivity and improve customer service.Revamped with more practical case studies and an array of downloadable warehouse tools, this new edition of Warehouse Management includes useful warehouse audit checklists and is firmly supported with insightful photographs, video links and projections. Review Quotes Warehouse Management addresses the full spectrum of knowledge needs on the topic.--Kelly Barner, Buyers Meeting PointA great resource for students and practitioners. Whether at university or CPD level, Gwynne Richards' third instalment provides timely updates that warehousing and operations professionals need to stay ahead.-- "Kevin Richardson, Chief Executive, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) UK"Comprehensive! Warehouse Management is an excellent resource for anyone with warehouse and distribution responsibilities. This books provides readers with a deep understanding of the principles of warehouse management and opportunities to improve inefficiencies.-- "Michael Mikitka, Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)"Gwynne Richards' Warehouse Management provides an essential 'one stop shop' for both practitioners and those that want to fully understand the fundamentals of how to manage a business storage facility. For a fairly technical topic, I have found the book to be easy to read, where industry terms are clearly explained and examples provided of the best practices described. This book is a must read for everyone in the supply chain and logistics industries, business students and all individuals that want to understand more about how to operate a warehouse.-- "Phil Wood, Order to Cash Manager, Northern Europe, Mondelez International"There are few people in the world with Gwynne's specialist knowledge and experience, and aligned to the rapid pace of change in today's logistics industry his latest edition of Warehouse Management is an invaluable tool in understanding best practice in this vitally important but often understated business. Seasoned practitioners as well as the young talent needed by the industry will find this a great source of reference and learning.-- "Peter Ward, Chief Executive, UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)" About the Author Gwynne Richards has over 30 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics. As well as running his own successful logistics consultancy, he provides a number of courses on warehouse and transport management and logistics outsourcing for practitioners. He is also the co-author of The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit with Susan Grinstead, also published by Kogan Page. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Prescriber's Guide - Children and Adolescents: Volume 1 - by Stephen M Stahl (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 520Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: Mental HealthFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Stephen M StahlFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book Presents a user-friendly step-by-step manual on the psychotropic drugs prescribed for children and adolescents by clinicians and nurse practitioners. Book Synopsis Child and adolescent psychopharmacology is a rapidly growing field with psychotropic medications used widely in the treatment of this patient group. However, psychopharmacological treatment guidelines used for adults cannot simply be applied for children or adolescents, thus presenting clinicians and nurse practitioners with assessment and prescribing challenges. Based on the best-selling resource Stahl's Prescriber's Guide, this new book provides a user-friendly step-by-step manual on the range of psychotropic drugs prescribed for children and adolescents by clinicians and nurse practitioners. Reviewed by expert child and adolescent psychiatrists, the medications are presented in the same design format in order to facilitate rapid access to information. Each drug is broken down into a number of sections, each designated by a unique color background thereby clearly distinguishing information presented on therapeutics, safety and tolerability, dosing and use, what to expect, special populations, and the art of psychopharmacology, and followed by key references.
Leading Procurement Strategy - 2nd Edition by Carlos Mena & Martin Christopher & Remko Van Hoek (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 280Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: Purchasing & BuyingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Kogan PageAge Range: AdultAuthor: Carlos Mena & Martin Christopher & Remko Van HoekFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Lead exceptional procurement teams and deliver sustainable competitive advantage with this new strategy to approach procurement as an influential business function. Book Synopsis Leading Procurement Strategy is a must-read for all senior procurement executives wishing to further enhance their skill set, master the latest developments in procurement strategy and really come into their own as procurement leaders. The expert author team explains how to effectively manage and mitigate risks in the supply chain, appreciate the key issues affecting the procurement function and develop best practice excellence in teams. Providing the latest thinking in procurement and supply management within the broad perspective of different industries, this second edition of Leading Procurement Strategy covers: global sourcing; supplier relationship management; cost management; information technologies and future developments. The book is underpinned by academic theory and supported by an extensive range of real world case studies drawn from the authors' experiences, including Tesco, Tata, Coca-Cola, BAA, P & G and IBM. This new edition provides the skills, knowledge and tools needed to articulate an effective strategy and embrace a transformational role to lead procurement teams, showing how procurement can become an influential function that delivers sustainable competitive advantage. Review Quotes "Just what we need to the development of future leaders in procurement"--Eric Germa, Chief Procurement Officer, Macy's"Today, procurement is a function, not just a service, so procurement strategy is more important than ever. This is a helpful overview for procurement students and friends of the profession."--Eva Wimmers, President Europe, Honor (Huawai) About the Author Carlos Mena is the Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University (PSU). Prior to joining PU he was a faculty member at Michigan State University and at Cranfield University (UK). The focus of his research is the impact of procurement and supply chain management practices on economic, social and environmental performance. He has more than 80 publications to his name and regularly presents at international conferences. Remko van Hoek is Professor at the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is also an independent advisor to several companies on sourcing and procurement. Previously he was Chief Procurement Officer at the Walt Disney Company, with responsibility for $15 billion in external spend. He also held procurement and supply chain executive roles in both the USA and Europe with several companies, including Nike, Cofely (GDF SUEZ) and PwC. Martin Christopher is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield School of Management. He is a regular contributor to conferences and workshops around the world.
Fundamentals of Data Visualization - by Claus O Wilke (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 390Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Data VisualizationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Claus O WilkeFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Effective visualization is the best way to communicate information from the increasingly large and complex datasets in the natural and social sciences. But with the increasing power of visualization software today, scientists, engineers, and business analysts often have to navigate a bewildering array of visualization choices and options.This practical book takes you through many commonly encountered visualization problems, and it provides guidelines on how to turn large datasets into clear and compelling figures. What visualization type is best for the story you want to tell? How do you make informative figures that are visually pleasing? Author Claus O. Wilke teaches you the elements most critical to successful data visualization.Explore the basic concepts of color as a tool to highlight, distinguish, or represent a valueUnderstand the importance of redundant coding to ensure you provide key information in multiple waysUse the book's visualizations directory, a graphical guide to commonly used types of data visualizationsGet extensive examples of good and bad figuresLearn how to use figures in a document or report and how employ them effectively to tell a compelling story About the Author Claus O. Wilke is a professor of Integrative Biology at The University of Texas at Austin. He holds a PhD in theoretical physics from the Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany. Claus is the author or coauthor of over 170 scientific publications, covering topics in computational biology, mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, evolutionary biology, protein biochemistry, virology, and statistics. He has also authored several popular R packages used for data visualization, such as cowplot and ggridges, and he is a contributor to the package ggplot2.
Building Evolutionary Architectures - by Neal Ford & Rebecca Parsons & Patrick Kua (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 190Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Systems ArchitectureFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Distributed Systems & ComputingAuthor: Neal Ford & Rebecca Parsons & Patrick KuaFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis The software development ecosystem is constantly changing, providing a constant stream of new tools, frameworks, techniques, and paradigms. Over the past few years, incremental developments in core engineering practices for software development have created the foundations for rethinking how architecture changes over time, along with ways to protect important architectural characteristics as it evolves. This practical guide ties those parts together with a new way to think about architecture and time. About the Author Neal Ford is Software Architect and Meme Wrangler at ThoughtWorks, a global IT consultancy with an exclusive focus on end-to-end software development and delivery. He is also the designer and developer of applications, instructional materials, magazine articles, courseware, video/DVD presentations, and author and/or editor of 6 books spanning a variety of technologies, including the most recent The Productive Programmer. He focuses on designing and building of large-scale enterprise applications. He is also an internationally acclaimed speaker, speaking at over 100 developer conferences worldwide, delivering more than 600 talks. Check out his web site at nealford.com. He welcomes feedback and can be reached at nford@thoughtworks.com.Dr. Rebecca Parsons is ThoughtWorks' Chief Technology Officer. She has more years of application development experience than she cares to admit, in industries ranging from telecommunications to emergent internet services. She has extensive experience leading in the creation of large-scale distributed object applications and the integration of disparate systems.Patrick is a Tech Principal and Generalising Specialist at ThoughtWorks. He is the author of The Retrospective Handbook and Talking with Tech Leads. His passion is bringing. a balanced focus on people, organisation and technology. He has over a decade of experience in agile and lean development processes.
Learning Tensorflow - by Tom Hope & Yehezkel S Resheff & Itay Lieder (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 242Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Neural NetworksFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Tom Hope & Yehezkel S Resheff & Itay LiederFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Roughly inspired by the human brain, deep neural networks trained with large amounts of data can solve complex tasks with unprecedented accuracy. This practical book provides an end-to-end guide to TensorFlow, the leading open source software library that helps you build and train neural networks for computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), speech recognition, and general predictive analytics.Authors Tom Hope, Yehezkel Resheff, and Itay Lieder provide a hands-on approach to TensorFlow fundamentals for a broad technical audience, from data scientists and engineers to students and researchers. You'll begin by working through some basic examples in TensorFlow before diving deeper into topics such as neural network architectures, TensorBoard visualization, TensorFlow abstraction libraries, and multithreaded input pipelines. Once you finish this book, you'll know how to build and deploy production-ready deep learning systems in TensorFlow.Get up and running with TensorFlow, rapidly and painlesslyLearn how to use TensorFlow to build deep learning models from the ground upTrain popular deep learning models for computer vision and NLPUse extensive abstraction libraries to make development easier and fasterLearn how to scale TensorFlow, and use clusters to distribute model trainingDeploy TensorFlow in a production setting About the Author Tom Hope is an applied machine learning researcher and data scientist with extensive background in academia and industry.He has background as a senior data scientist in large international corporation settings, leading data science and deep learning R & D across multiple domains including web mining, text analytics, computer vision, sales and marketing, IoT, financial forecasting and large-scale manufacturing. Previously he was at a successful e-commerce startup in its early days, leading data science R & D. He has also served as a data science consultant for major international companies and startups. His research in computer science, data mining and statistics revolves around machine learning, deep learning, NLP, weak supervision and time-series.Hezi Reshef is an applied researcher and PhD student in Machine Learning at the Hebrew University, developing Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods for wearable device data, and working on using wearable devices to monitor patient health. He has worked at Intel Corp., leading Deep Learning R & D for monitoring and predicting patient outcomes using remote sensing and wearables. Prior to Intel, Hezi was at Microsoft, leading Machine Learning R & D for mining telemetry data, predicting software bugs, user segmentation, and other projects.Itay Lieder is an applied researcher in Machine Learning and Computational Neuroscience and a PhD student at the Hebrew University, in collaboration with the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit at UCL, studying the human perception with massive crowd-sourcing experiments on Amazon Turk. His current work focuses on predicting and understanding the way humans react to sounds (e.g. music), via multiple online interactive experiments. He has worked for large international corporations, leading Deep Learning R & D in text analytics and web mining for sales and marketing.
Head First Python - 2nd Edition by Paul Barry (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 624Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Programming LanguagesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: PythonAuthor: Paul BarryFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book Ever wished you could learn Python from a book? "Head First Python" is a complete learning experience for Python that helps you learn the language through a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals, helping you understand how to be a great Python programmer. You'll quickly learn the language's fundamentals, then move onto persistence, exception handling, web development, SQLite, data wrangling, and Google App Engine. You'll also learn how to write mobile apps for Android, all thanks to the power that Python gives you. Book Synopsis Want to learn the Python language without slogging your way through how-to manuals? With Head First Python, you'll quickly grasp Python's fundamentals, working with the built-in data structures and functions. Then you'll move on to building your very own webapp, exploring database management, exception handling, and data wrangling. If you're intrigued by what you can do with context managers, decorators, comprehensions, and generators, it's all here. This second edition is a complete learning experience that will help you become a bonafide Python programmer in no time.Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Pythonuses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works. About the Author Paul Barry is formally educated and trained in Computer Science and holds a Masters Degree in Computing Science. He has been programming professionally, on and off, for close to 25 years. Paul already has two textbooks to his name, and is also a Contributing Editor to Linux Journal magazine. His day job is with the Institute of Technology, Carlow in Ireland where he has spent over a decade preparing Ireland's next generation of computing folk to be productive in the workforce. His role as a third level educator affords him the opportunity to explore, learn and teach the very latest programming technologies and practices, which is something that he enjoys even though he knows this makes him a bonafide geek. Paul lives just outside the town of Carlow in Ireland with his wife, two sons, daughter, dog and cat. There's a bunch of computers and a growing collection of music instruments in the house, too (and like a lot of the Head First family, Paul is a struggling guitarist trapped inside a geek's body). He has so far resisted any suggestion that the family acquire a hamster ... or a set of drums.
Human Error - by James Reason (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 320Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: Cognitive Psychology & CognitionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: James ReasonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This 1991 book is a major theoretical integration of several previously isolated literatures looking at human error in major accidents. Book Synopsis Modern technology has now reached a point where improved safety can only be achieved through a better understanding of human error mechanisms. In its treatment of major accidents, the book spans the disciplinary gulf between psychological theory and those concerned with maintaining the reliabiblity of hazardous technologies. Much of the theoretical structure is new and original, and of particular importance is the identification of cognitive processes common to a wide variety of error types. Review Quotes "...a comprehensive and often innovative treatment of human error that is both readable and informative." Gavan Lintern, Human Factors Society Bulletin"...an in-depth analytical framework of human error..." Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
Humanitarian Logistics - 3rd Edition by Martin Christopher (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 376Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: DistributionFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Kogan PageAge Range: AdultAuthor: Martin ChristopherFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Gain insights into the key issues faced by humanitarian logistics practitioners with suggestions for best practice from world-leading experts and academics. Book Synopsis Effective logistics play a critical role in disaster preparation and response, but how can those working in this field deliver in environments which are often dangerous and unstable? Humanitarian Logistics provides thought-provoking guidance and discussion of the core issues facing practitioners involved in managing the logistics of disaster relief. With insights from academics and practitioners who have worked in these situations, this multi-contributed book offers suggestions for best practice and international perspectives on the nature of the humanitarian logistics challenge. Now in its third edition, Humanitarian Logistics is fully updated and contains new chapters on providing support for complex emergencies, waste management and reverse logistics, the application of value stream analysis and the potential of new technologies such as 3D printing, cash transfer programmes and drones. With a particular focus on pre-disaster preparation and inter-agency cooperation, this book is essential reading for anyone who needs to understand how to respond effectively during a disaster or crisis. Review Quotes "Humanitarian Logistics by Tatham and Christopher has been a staple in my managing humanitarian supply chain courses. Its coverage is current, relevant and in-depth. Arguably the best book on humanitarian logistics in the market."--Nezih Altay, Co-editor, Journal of Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Management"Already the third edition of this great initiative. Humanitarian Logistics is not just a gripping must-read for anyone interested in current solutions and challenges, but thanks to the perseverance of the editors, it is becoming a chronicle of developing Humanitarian Supply Chain Management practice and theory in our decade."--Martijn Blansjaar, Head of Logistics and Supply, Oxfam GB"This book is another milestone in the establishment of humanitarian logistics an an academic discipline. The mix of theoretical development, tools applications and case studies is a must read for any person involved in humanitarian logistics. The humanitarian challenges are ever changing and this book provides the necessary reference."--Ruth Banomyong, Associate Professor and Head, Department of International Business, Logistics and Transport Management, Thammasat University"This newest edition of Humanitarian Logistics represents succinctly and effectively the current thinking at the leading edge in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. I always look forward to work by either Martin Christopher and Peter Tatham because in these scholars you see the working of leading researchers in this area, researchers who can effectively blend theory and practice. This book is another example of their mastery of this skill. Highly recommended."--Steven A. Melnyk, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University"With the needs for humanitarian aid increasing much quicker than available funding, optimizing preparedness and disaster response is the only way forward. The chapters of this book approach this topic in a holistic way by looking at different angles like technology, services, supply chain integration and skills."--Maria Besiou, Professor of Humanitarian Logistics, Kuhne Logistics University About the Author Professor Peter Tatham is a leading international researcher in the field of humanitarian logistics, and is the Head of the Department of International Business and Asian Studies at Griffith Business School, Queensland, Australia. Martin Christopher is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield University, UK. His work in the field of logistics and supply chain management has gained international recognition. He is a regular contributor to conferences and workshops around the world.
Macroeconomics - by William Mitchell & L Randall Wray & Martin Watts (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 604Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: EconomicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Red Globe PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: MacroeconomicsAuthor: William Mitchell & L Randall Wray & Martin WattsFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis This groundbreaking new core textbook encourages students to take a more critical approach to the prevalent assumptions around the subject of macroeconomics, by comparing and contrasting heterodox and orthodox approaches to theory and policy. The first such textbook to develop a heterodox model from the ground up, it is based on the principles of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) as derived from the theories of Keynes, Kalecki, Veblen, Marx, and Minsky, amongst others. The internationally-respected author team offer appropriate fiscal and monetary policy recommendations, explaining how the poor economic performance of most of the wealthy capitalist countries over recent decades could have been avoided, and delivering a well-reasoned practical and philosophical argument for the heterodox MMT approach being advocated. The book is suitable for both introductory and intermediate courses, offering a thorough overview of the basics, while covering everything needed for more advanced courses. Issues are explained conceptually, with the more technical, mathematical material in chapter appendices, offering greater flexibility of lecturer use. From the Back Cover This groundbreaking new core textbook encourages students to take a more critical approach to the prevalent assumptions around the subject of macroeconomics, by comparing and contrasting heterodox and orthodox approaches to theory and policy. The first such textbook to develop a heterodox model from the ground up, it is based on the principles of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) as derived from the theories of Keynes, Kalecki, Veblen, Marx, and Minsky, amongst others. The internationally-respected author team offer appropriate fiscal and monetary policy recommendations, explaining how the poor economic performance of most of the wealthy capitalist countries over recent decades could have been avoided, and delivering a well-reasoned practical and philosophical argument for the heterodox MMT approach being advocated. The book is suitable for both introductory and intermediate courses, offering a thorough overview of the basics, while covering everything needed for more advanced courses. Issues are explained conceptually, with the more technical, mathematical material in chapter appendices, offering greater flexibility of lecturer use. Key features include; Pluralistic coverage of macro thought, with both mainstream neoclassical principles and the MMT alternative defined and discussed in detail, offering students a critical analysis of the subject.Valuable historical context is provided, showing the evolution of macroeconomics as a discipline, and the emergence and divergence of its different schools.A focus on the realities of how money and banks operate, and on applied theories of financial instability, combined to give an unrivalled real-world insight into how the economy actually works.Truly global approach and perspective, with a high-profile author team drawn from the US and Australia. Companion website offers additional resources including an instructor's manual, worked examples, tutorial questions, and additional references. About the Author William Mitchell is a Professor of Economics at the University of Newcastle, AustraliaL. Randall Wray is a Senior Scholar at the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College, USAMartin Watts is a Professor of Economics at the University of Newcastle, Australia
History of Africa - 4th Edition by Kevin Shillington (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 528Genre: HistorySub-Genre: AfricaFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Red Globe PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Kevin ShillingtonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis In a single volume, History of Africa offers a richly illustrated narrative introduction to the history of the entire continent, from earliest times through to the present day. The fourth edition has been thoroughly refreshed and contains even more student friendly features, including a glossary and a Debates in African history feature. From the Back Cover The story of humanity in Africa goes back at least 200,000 years, further than anywhere else on Earth. This compelling tale of Africa's journey is vital to understanding the complex opportunities, challenges and legacies that continue to shape Africa - and its place in the world - today. History of Africa offers a richly illustrated narrative introduction to the whole scope of this vast and evolving history. Now in its fourth edition, this much-loved text from a leading authority has been thoroughly updated and refreshed to be even more student-friendly. Above all, History of Africa is unrivalled in the picture it paints: the history of the entire continent, from prehistory to the present, within a single volume. The easy-to-follow chronological structure and accessible style are enhanced by more than 200 colour maps and photographs to guide and enrich your learning journey. Key features include: A wealth of new and improved maps and illustrations - now for the first time in full colour for extra clarity and impact.The clear style, accessible language, and easy to follow chronological/regional narrative approach, making History of Africa the ideal introduction to the subject.Fully revised and updated content that reflects recent events, the latest scholarship and reader feedback, including a new chapter dedicated to the Abolition of the Atlantic Slave Trade.New Part structure to help navigation, with introductions highlighting key topics. A balanced authorial viewpoint, avoiding common western biases and assumptions. About the Author KEVIN SHILLINGTON trained history teachers at the University of Botswana in the 1980s. His years of teaching experience in Africa have included African History at school and university level. He holds an MA and PhD in African History from the University of London, UK, is the author of many books on African history and is a renowned authority in this field.
Philosophical Papers - (Mind, Language & Reality) by Hilary Putnam (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 476Genre: PhilosophySub-Genre: GeneralSeries Title: Mind, Language & RealityFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Hilary PutnamFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book Professor Hilary Putnam's most important published work is collected here in two volumes. Book Synopsis Professor Hilary Putnam has been one of the most influential and sharply original of recent American philosophers in a whole range of fields. His most important published work is collected here, together with several new and substantial studies, in two volumes. The first deals with the philosophy of mathematics and of science and the nature of philosophical and scientific enquiry; the second deals with the philosophy of language and mind. Volume one is now issued in a new edition, including an essay on the philosophy of logic first published in 1971. From the Back Cover Professor Hilary Putnam has been one of the most influential and sharply original of recent American philosophers in a whole range of fields. His most important published work is collected here, together with several new and substantial studies, in two volumes. Review Quotes 'Professor Putnam presents a powerful, coherent and persuasive system of thought. Ranging widely over the topics mentioned in their titles, the two volumes of essays yet have a remarkable degree of unity. Their themes overlap and are linked, as philosophical themes, seriously handled, must always overlap and be linked. In a period in which the general level of philosophical competence, as evidenced in publication, is extremely high, Putnam's work stands conspicuously out by virtue of its combination of technical sophistication, clear-sightedness, depth and power. Nothing of what he says is trivial, most of it is true and all parts of it are systematically interconnected. His prose - lucid, lively and unpretentious - is an excellent medium for his thought.' P. F. Strawson, The Times Literary Supplement
Freestanding Birth Centers - by Linda Cole & Melissa Avery (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 366Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: Health Care DeliveryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Linda Cole & Melissa AveryFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Written for graduate students and professionals in the fields of midwifery, women's health, and public health, this book explores the freestanding birth center model in the United States from its conception by pioneering midwives and others in the early 1970s through the present day. Compared to the hospital-based birth model, the freestanding birth center offers a better documented, healthier, more cost-effective, and more humane way to care for women and newborns, consistent with the goals of health care legislation. This rapidly expanding model of care has many positive implications for high-quality, individualized care and birth outcomes across the United States.Written by U.S. leaders in midwifery, Freestanding Birth Centers: Innovation, Evidence, Optimal Outcomes offers a comprehensive guide to the evolving role of birth centers, clinical and cost outcomes, regulatory and legal issues, provider and accreditation issues, and the future of the birth center model. Woven throughout the text are descriptions of exemplar birth centers, representing diverse geographical, business, and service models. These cases illustrate the possibilities for expansion and replication of this model of care.Key FeaturesProvides a thorough history of the birth center movement from its inception through future expansion of the modelServes as an essential resource with up-to-date evidence on clinical and cost outcomesIncludes case studies linking the unique service focus of individual birth centers to the associated sections of the bookProvides practical and comprehensive coverage of all issues involved in implementing and operating a U.S. birth center
Measurement in Nursing and Health Research - 5th Edition by Carolyn Waltz & Ora Lea Strickland & Elizabeth Lenz (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 632Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Research & TheoryAuthor: Carolyn Waltz & Ora Lea Strickland & Elizabeth LenzFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Praise for the Previous Edition: This is a valuable resource for readers seeking basic to advanced information on measurement. It should be on the bookshelf of all researchers, and a requirement for graduate nursing students. Score: 100, 5 stars-- Doody's Medical Reviews...this book is a wonderful shelf reference for nurse researcher mentors and investigators who may need to explore content or use content to design, test, select, and evaluate instruments and methods used in measuring nurse concepts and outcomes.--Clinical Nurse Specialist"Presents clearly the methodological principles for research planning in nursing with examples that facilitate the understanding of them. Excellent." 5.0 out of 5 stars--Nursing ResearchThis highly popular resource--written in an easy-to-read style and format-- delivers everything nurses and other health researchers need to know about designing, testing, selecting, and evaluating instruments and methods for measurement in nursing. The Fifth Edition features the most current content, strategies, and procedures available with direct applicability to nurses and health researchers engaging in interprofessional research, collaboration, education, and evidence-based practice. Five new chapters focus on challenges to using big data, evaluation and measurement in interprofessional practice and education, metrics and benchmarking in health professions education and practice, and measurement issues in translational science.The book gives particular attention to measurement issues resulting from changes in nursing, health research, and the increased emphasis on and undertaking of interprofessional research and evaluation. Presenting the material in step-by-step format, the book is designed for readers with little or no experience in measurement, statistics, or interprofessional issues. It focuses on increasing the reader's ability to use measures that are operationalized within the context of theories and conceptual frameworks, derived from sound measurement principles and practices and adequately tested for reliability and validity. Additionally, the text provides a pragmatic account of the processes involved in all aspects of measurement. Studies conducted by nurses and researchers in varied settings illustrate the measurement processes.New to the Fifth Edition: Thoroughly updated and revisedDelivers new and emerging strategiesReflects recent changes to nursing, health research, and emphasis on interprofessional researchIncludes five completely new chapters addressing challenges to using big data, evaluation and measurement in interprofessional practice and education, metrics and benchmarking in health professions education and practice, and measurement issues in translational scienceKey Features: Easy-to-read content and formatAssumes no prior knowledge of measurement, statistics, or interprofessional issuesProvides studies conducted by nurses and researchers in varied settingsOffers a pragmatic account of the processes involved inn all aspects of measurement Review Quotes Praise for the previous Edition: ...this book is a wonderful shelf reference for nurse researcher mentors and investigators who may need to explore content or use content to design, test, select, and evaluate instruments and methods used in measuring nurse concepts and outcomes.--Clinical Nurse Specialist "Clinical Nurse Specialist"Praise for the previous Edition: Presents clearly the methodological principles for research planning in nursing with examples that facilitate the understanding of them. Excellent. 5.0 out of 5 stars--Nursing Research "Nursing Research"Praise for the previous Edition: This is a valuable resource for readers seeking basic to advanced information on measurement. It should be on the bookshelf of all researchers, and a requirement for graduate nursing students. Score: 100, 5 stars--Doody's Medical Reviews "Doody's Medical Reviews"
The Brenner Debate - (Past and Present Publications) by Thomas Hope Aston & C H E Philpin (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 352Genre: HistorySub-Genre: EuropeSeries Title: Past and Present PublicationsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Thomas Hope Aston & C H E PhilpinFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book The Brenner Debate discusses the transition from feudalism to capitalism in Western Europe through a variety of view points. Book Synopsis Few historical issues have occasioned such discussion since at least the time of Marx as the transition from feudalism to capitalism in Western Europe. The Brenner Debate, which reprints from Past and Present various article in 1976, is a scholarly presentation of a variety of points of view, covering a very wide range in time, place and type of approach. Weighty theoretical responses to Brenner's first formulation followed from the late Sir Michael Postan, John Hatcher, Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie and Guy Bois; more particular contributions came from Patricia Croot, David Parker, Arnost Klìma and Heide Wunder on England, France, Bohemia and Germany; and reflective pieces from R. H. Hilton and the late J. P. Cooper. Completing the volume, and giving it an overall coherence, are Brenner's own comprehensive response to those who had taken part in the debate, and also R. H. Hilton's introduction that aims to bring together the major themes in the collection of essays. The debate has already aroused widespread interest among historians and scholars in allied fields as well as among ordinary readers, and may reasonably be regarded as one of the most important historical debates of prevailing years. Review Quotes 'In their brief editorial introduction to this volume, Aston and Philpin remark: 'The Brenner Debate ... may justifiably lay claim to being one of the most important historical debates of topical years, and goes back, in one form or another, to at least the time of Marx'. The republication of the debate, as it appeared in the journal Past and Present from 1976 to 1982, together with a fresh, short introduction by Rodney Hilton, is therefore to be welcomed. For a debate as important and wide-ranging as this is, publication in one volume is vital.' Journal of Historical Geography
Terraform: Up & Running - 2nd Edition by Yevgeniy Brikman (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 368Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: System AdministrationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Yevgeniy BrikmanFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IAC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including Azure, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, and others. The updated second edition of this hands-on guide is fastest way to get up and running with Terraform. Book Synopsis Terraform has become a key player in the DevOps world for defining, launching, and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) across a variety of cloud and virtualization platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and more. This hands-on second edition, expanded and thoroughly updated for Terraform version 0.12 and beyond, shows you the fastest way to get up and running.Gruntwork cofounder Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman walks you through code examples that demonstrate Terraform's simple, declarative programming language for deploying and managing infrastructure with a few commands. Veteran sysadmins, DevOps engineers, and novice developers will quickly go from Terraform basics to running a full stack that can support a massive amount of traffic and a large team of developers.Explore changes from Terraform 0.9 through 0.12, including backends, workspaces, and first-class expressionsLearn how to write production-grade Terraform modulesDive into manual and automated testing for Terraform codeCompare Terraform to Chef, Puppet, Ansible, CloudFormation, and Salt StackDeploy server clusters, load balancers, and databasesUse Terraform to manage the state of your infrastructureCreate reusable infrastructure with Terraform modulesUse advanced Terraform syntax to achieve zero-downtime deployment About the Author Yevgeniy (Jim) Brikman loves programming, writing, speaking, traveling, and lifting heavy things. He is the co-founder of Gruntwork, a company that helps startups get up and running on AWS with DevOps best practices and world-class infrastructure. He's also the author of Hello, Startup: A Programmer's Guide to Building Products, Technologies, and Teams, a book published by O'Reilly Media that has a 4.9/5.0 rating on Amazon and 4.5/5.0 rating on GoodReads. Previously, he worked as a software engineer at LinkedIn, TripAdvisor, Cisco Systems, and Thomson Financial and got his BS and Masters at Cornell University. For more info, check out ybrikman.com.
The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary - by Andrew N Nelson (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 1616Genre: Foreign Language StudySub-Genre: Multi-Language DictionariesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Tuttle PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Andrew N NelsonFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book oThis reigning authority on Japanese character definitions is based on missionary-scholar Nelson's first 1962 edition of "The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary." Essential for all Japanese and East Asian studies collections.o - Library Journal Book Synopsis Unexcelled as a dictionary of basic Sino-Japanese characters. Extremely easy to use.--Japan Society This is the utmost classic and well regarded standard Japanese Kanji Dictionary available today.The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary is a complete revision of The Original Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary, published by Charles E. Tuttle Company in 1962. Long the foremost Japanese-English character dictionary, adopted by Japanese-study programs around the world and used at all levels of Japanese language study, the Nelson, as it is familiarly called, has been enhanced in this edition with several fundamental changes. The Universal Radical Index, an significant advance on the traditional character indices, has been created as a handy appendix that enables users to search for any main-entry character's reference number in Morohashi's Dai Kanwa Jiten. Over 1,200 characters have been added and more than 2,000 new on-kun entries included. Definitions have been modernized to reflect current usage and translation.This revised edition is updated with additional characters, contemporary definitions, and an innovative radical index system and sets new standards of excellence, easy-of-use, and reliability for Japanese language reference tools. This edition keeps pace with the evolution of the Japanese language and remains an indispensable tool for students and scholars of Japanese From the Back Cover The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary is a major revision of Dr. Andrew N. Nelson's award-winning classic The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary. Most importantly, the task of looking up a main-entry kanji has been simplified with the introduction of the Universal Radical Index (URI). Character entries now can be readily found through not only the primary radical, but any radical in the character. The URI, as a result, contains over 32,000 entries, making it the most thorough and reliable index available. Though created for the novice user, the URI system is beneficial to anyone frustrated by obscure radicals and difficult-to-remember "radical priorities". Another enhancement of The New Nelson is the expanded cross-referencing system. Each main-character entry is accompanied by the sequential position of the character in The New Nelson itself as well as a cross-reference number for the character in the Japan Industrial Standard (JIS) code and Morohashi's Dai Kanwa Jiten. Review Quotes One of the best and most concise Kanji dictionaries. --GoodreadsThis reigning authority on Japanese character definitions is based on missionary-scholar Nelson's first 1962 edition of The Modern Reader's Japanese-English Character Dictionary. Essential for all Japanese and East Asian studies collections. --Library Journal About the Author Andrew Nathaniel Nelson was born in Great Falls, Montana, in 1893. He received his B.A. from Walla Walla College and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. As a Seventh-Day Adventist missionary in Asia between 1918 and 1961, Dr. Nelson played a prominent role in the fields of education and language training. Throughout his life, Dr. Nelson remained devoted to the study of the Japanese language and the fundamentals of Chinese. John H. Haig is an associate professor of Japanese in the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, one of the largest departments of its kind in the U.S.
Bringing the State Back In - by Peter Evans & Theda Skocpol & Dietrich Rueschemeyer (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 404Genre: Political ScienceSub-Genre: Public PolicyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Social Services & WelfareAuthor: Peter Evans & Theda Skocpol & Dietrich RueschemeyerFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Until recently, dominant theoretical paradigms in the comparative social sciences did not highlight states as organizational structures or as potentially autonomous actors. Indeed, the term 'state' was rarely used. Current work, however, increasingly views the state as an agent which, although influenced by the society that surrounds it, also shapes social and political processes. The contributors to this volume, which includes some of the best recent interdisciplinary scholarship on states in relation to social structures, make use of theoretically engaged comparative and historical investigations to provide improved conceptualizations of states and how they operate. Each of the book's major parts presents a related set of analytical issues about modern states, which are explored in the context of a wide range of times and places, both contemporary and historical, and in developing and advanced-industrial nations. The first part examines state strategies in newly developing countries. The second part analyzes war making and state making in early modern Europe, and discusses states in relation to the post-World War II international economy. The third part pursues new insights into how states influence political cleavages and collective action. In the final chapter, the editors bring together the questions raised by the contributors and suggest tentative conclusions that emerge from an overview of all the articles. As a programmatic work that proposes new directions for the analysis of modern states, the volume will appeal to a wide range of teachers and students of political science, political economy, sociology, history, and anthropology.
The Merck Index - 15th Edition by Maryadele J O'Neil (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 2708Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: PharmacologyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Royal Society of ChemistryAge Range: AdultAuthor: Maryadele J O'NeilFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book The Merck Index is the definitive reference work for scientists and professionals looking for authoritative information on chemicals, drugs and biologicals. Book Synopsis The Merck Index is the definitive reference work for scientists and professionals looking for authoritative information on chemicals, drugs and biologicals. It has been the leading source of information on chemical compounds for generations of scientists and professionals, selling over one million copies since its publication in 1889. The Merck Index contains over 10,000 monographs with information relating to compounds of significance in research, commerce and environmental impact. The 15th edition, available from Royal Society of Chemistry publishing for the first time, is fully revised and updated and contains over 500 new monographs. Over 35% of the existing entries have been updated since the last edition, molecular weights have been recalculated with the latest IUPAC standards and there are revised periodic table and atomic weight tables. The Merck Index is an essential reference for all scholarly and professional chemists, biochemists, pharmacists and toxicologists and of interest to students, teachers, academic libraries, academic researchers, information professionals, solicitors, journalists and government agencies. *The name THE MERCK INDEX is owned by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A., and is licensed to The Royal Society of Chemistry for use in the U.S.A. and Canada. From the Back Cover The Merck Index is the definitive reference work for scientists and professionals looking for authoritative information on chemicals, drugs and biologicals. It has been the leading source of information on chemical compounds for generations of scientists and professionals, selling over one million copies since its publication in 1889. The Merck Index contains over 10,000 monographs with information relating to compounds of significance in research, commerce and environmental impact. The 15th edition, available from Royal Society of Chemistry publishing for the first time, is fully revised and updated and contains over 500 new monographs. Over 35% of the existing entries have been updated since the last edition, molecular weights have been recalculated with the latest IUPAC standards and there are revised periodic table and atomic weight tables. The Merck Index now comes with FREE one-year access to the The Merck Index Online - a fully searchable database of over 11,500 monographs, including historic monographs not available in the print edition. *The name THE MERCK INDEX is owned by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, N.J., U.S.A., and is licensed to The Royal Society of Chemistry for use in the U.S.A. and Canada
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The Empire Project - by John Darwin (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 800Genre: HistorySub-Genre: WorldFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: John DarwinFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book A magisterial global history of the rise and fall of the British Empire by an award-winning author. Book Synopsis The British Empire, wrote Adam Smith, 'has hitherto been not an empire, but the project of an empire' and John Darwin offers a magisterial global history of the rise and fall of that great imperial project. The British Empire, he argues, was much more than a group of colonies ruled over by a scattering of British expatriates until eventual independence. It was, above all, a global phenomenon. Its power derived rather less from the assertion of imperial authority than from the fusing together of three different kinds of empire: the settler empire of the 'white dominions'; the commercial empire of the City of London; and 'Greater India' which contributed markets, manpower and military muscle. This unprecedented history charts how this intricate imperial web was first strengthened, then weakened and finally severed on the rollercoaster of global economic, political and geostrategic upheaval on which it rode from beginning to end. Review Quotes "... a brilliant book and is essential reading for professional historians ..." American Historical Review"... a rousing success." Victorian Studies"... combines bold generalizations with stunning mastery of intricate political and economic detail." Mark Hampton, Canadian Journal of History/Annales canadiennes d' histoire"... there is no doubting the high quality of Darwin's book. It is based on profound scholarship, is engaging and inquiring, and shows a mastery of both the detail and the bigger picture ... It is not merely in the grand overview and in the skilful synthesising of so much material that Darwin impresses. The book is also a masterly work of exposition and analysis. On almost every page one is aware of the sheer weight of scholarship that is able not merely to present information clearly and with ease, but also to draw together a host of facts, interpretations, even speculation, and continually make sense of it all." Times Literary Supplement"... this is a book that is full of fascinating 'internal history' of the British Empire. It is certainly more than worth its price for the information it contains on the internal empire." Denis O'Hearn, International Journal of Comparative Sociology"... this is the best general history of British imperialism to date; a tremendous achievement." Bernard Porte, British scholar"... [this] book is a welcome addition to the ever-growing studies [on] British imperial history ... well-researched and convincingly argued ... [and] gracefully written in a fluent style. Darwin provides readers with a comprehensive and in-depth insight into the rise and decline of the British world system ... very informative and engaging ..." Chia-Lin Huang, European History Quarterly"Historians are more than ever inclined to fight shy of overarching histories of Britain's empire. Nothing daunted, and with style, splendid assurance, and encyclopaedic knowledge, John Darwin unravels the dynamic connections and external pressures that forged a British world system and then influenced its dissolution. His account will command attention for years to come." Andrew Porter, author of European Imperialism, 1860-1914"John Darwin's The Empire Project is a tour de force, a major work of revisionist synthesis and interpretation, rich in data and insight, to which this short review cannot do justice ... It is a 'must-read' for all serious students of the British Empire." Soldiers of the Queen: The Journal of the Victorian Military Society"The great contribution of Darwin's book is that it hammers a final nail into the coffin of an imperial history that saw the British empire as crafted solely from London." History Workshop Journal"With its clear narrative, detailed analysis and penetrating insight, Andrew Porter is right that it 'will command attention for years to come'. This is certainly the book to read if you are teaching British colonisation." Richard Brown, Historical Association"Highly recommended." Choice"John Darwin's book is a tour de force. Never before have the dynamics of the British Empire been analysed with such deep knowledge and penetrating insight." Piers Brendon, author of The Decline and Fall of the British Empire"The Empire Project is a brilliant and highly readable account of one of the great themes in modern history. It will attract the general reader as well as fellow historians because of the sweep of the narrative from the early part of the nineteenth century to the end of Empire in the 1970s. It possesses compelling insight into the links between India, the 'white dominions' and the colonial dependencies throughout the world. This is a life's work and a landmark in the subject." Wm. Roger Louis, author of Ends of British Imperialism: The Scramble for Empire, Suez, and Decolonization
Neural Networks and Deep Learning - by Charu C Aggarwal (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 497Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: Intelligence (AI) & SemanticsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: SpringerAge Range: AdultAuthor: Charu C AggarwalFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis This book covers both classical and modern models in deep learning. The primary focus is on the theory and algorithms of deep learning. The theory and algorithms of neural networks are particularly important for understanding important concepts, so that one can understand the important design concepts of neural architectures in different applications. Why do neural networks work? When do they work better than off-the-shelf machine-learning models? When is depth useful? Why is training neural networks so hard? What are the pitfalls? The book is also rich in discussing different applications in order to give the practitioner a flavor of how neural architectures are designed for different types of problems. Applications associated with many different areas like recommender systems, machine translation, image captioning, image classification, reinforcement-learning based gaming, and text analytics are covered. The chapters of this book span three categories: The basics of neural networks: Many traditional machine learning models can be understood as special cases of neural networks. An emphasis is placed in the first two chapters on understanding the relationship between traditional machine learning and neural networks. Support vector machines, linear/logistic regression, singular value decomposition, matrix factorization, and recommender systems are shown to be special cases of neural networks. These methods are studied together with recent feature engineering methods like word2vec. Fundamentals of neural networks: A detailed discussion of training and regularization is provided in Chapters 3 and 4. Chapters 5 and 6 present radial-basis function (RBF) networks and restricted Boltzmann machines. Advanced topics in neural networks: Chapters 7 and 8 discuss recurrent neural networks and convolutional neural networks. Several advanced topics like deep reinforcement learning, neural Turing machines, Kohonen self-organizing maps, and generative adversarial networks are introduced in Chapters 9 and 10. The book is written for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners. Numerous exercises are available along with a solution manual to aid in classroom teaching. Where possible, an application-centric view is highlighted in order to provide an understanding of the practical uses of each class of techniques. From the Back Cover This book covers both classical and modern models in deep learning. The chapters of this book span three categories: The basics of neural networks: Many traditional machine learning models can be understood as special cases of neural networks. An emphasis is placed in the first two chapters on understanding the relationship between traditional machine learning and neural networks. Support vector machines, linear/logistic regression, singular value decomposition, matrix factorization, and recommender systems are shown to be special cases of neural networks. These methods are studied together with recent feature engineering methods like word2vec.Fundamentals of neural networks: A detailed discussion of training and regularization is provided in Chapters 3 and 4. Chapters 5 and 6 present radial-basis function (RBF) networks and restricted Boltzmann machines.Advanced topics in neural networks: Chapters 7 and 8 discuss recurrent neural networks and convolutional neural networks. Several advanced topics like deep reinforcement learning, neural Turing machines, Kohonen self-organizing maps, and generative adversarial networks are introduced in Chapters 9 and 10.The book is written for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners. Numerous exercises are available along with a solution manual to aid in classroom teaching. Where possible, an application-centric view is highlighted in order to provide an understanding of the practical uses of each class of techniques. Review Quotes "The book recommends itself as a stepping-stone of the research-intensive area of deep learning and a worthy continuation of the previous textbooks written by the author ... . Thanks to its systematic and thorough approach complemented with the variety of resources (bibliographic and software references, exercises) neatly presented after each chapter, it is suitable for audiences of varied expertise or background." (Irina Ioana Mohorianu, zbMATH 1402.68001, 2019) About the Author Charu C. Aggarwal is a Distinguished Research Staff Member (DRSM) at the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York. He completed his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology at Kanpur in 1993 and his Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1996. He has published more than 350 papers in refereed conferences and journals, and has applied for or been granted more than 80 patents. He is author or editor of 18 books, including textbooks on data mining, machine learning (for text), recommender systems, and outlier analy-sis. Because of the commercial value of his patents, he has thrice been designated a Master Inventor at IBM. He has received several inter-nal and external awards, including the EDBT Test-of-Time Award (2014) and the IEEE ICDM Research Contributions Award (2015). Aside from serving as program or general chair of many major conferences in data mining, he is an editor-in-chief of the ACM SIGKDD Explorations and also of the ACM Transactions on Knowledge Discovery from Data. He is a fellow of the SIAM, ACM, and the IEEE, for "contributions to knowledge discovery and data mining algorithms."
Psychology of Aging - by Brian Yochim & Erin Woodhead (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 384Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: DevelopmentalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Adulthood & AgingAuthor: Brian Yochim & Erin WoodheadFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis The only graduate text to encompass the full range of issues regarding the psychology of agingThis is the first graduate-level text that offers a comprehensive, in-depth chronicle of issues surrounding the psychology of aging emphasizing psychology, with a foundation in the biology, and an expansion into the sociological aspects of aging. The text is divided into three sections: biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, and social aspects of aging. Among the multitude of topics addressed are biological theories of aging, neuroimaging methods in aging research, neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve and cognitive interventions, a detailed overview of neurocognitive disorders in aging such as Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body disease, relationships in aging, work vs. retirement, cultural issues in aging, and aging and the legal system, to name just a few critical topics.With an emphasis on promoting critical thinking, the text is enriched with discussion questions in each chapter along with suggestions for more in-depth readings. In addition it includes chapter PowerPoints and an Instructor's Manual with sample syllabi for a 10-week course and a 15-week course. Written for graduate students in multiple gerontology-related disciplines, the text is also of value to individuals studying nursing, medicine, social work, biology, and occupational, physical, and speech therapies.Key Features: Addresses the biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components, and social aspectsWritten by a variety of experts on each areaEmphasizes critical thinking throughout the textPresents discussion questions in each chapterIncludes PowerPoints and an Instructor's Manual with sample syllabiTailored to graduate students from multiple disciplines embarking on clinical or research careers involving older adults. Review Quotes [This] is the textbook and resource that geropsychologists have needed for years. We finally have a leading-edge course book that offers scholarly knowledge about the most timely and essential topics of the biological, psychological and social aspects of the aging process. This collection of chapters is truly interdisciplinary, and covers both the scientific base and clinical application of each subspecialty. The editors have accomplished this undertaking by bringing together an assemblage of contributing authors who are the renowned rising stars in geropsychology. They are the new experts with the most current scientific knowledge. All the chapter authors cover their complex topics with clarity, depth, and reflection, along with providing up-to-date references and discussion questions for classes. This textbook will serve as a stand-alone resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate geropsychology courses. We can now archive our outdated textbooks and replace them with this state-of-the-art resource!--Margaret Norris, PhDBrian Yochim and Erin Woodhead have created an invaluable tool for learning about and teaching geropsychology...This book will serve as a seminal text in training psychologists, social workers, and many other disciplines in the psychology of aging.--Erin E. Emery-Tiburcio, Ph.D., ABPP "Rush University, Chicago, IL"The book goes well beyond the information in undergraduate texts and provides stimulating and useful coverage of key topics in biopsychosocial aging. Psychology is not prepared for the future growth of our older adult population, and I suggest Psychology of Aging: A Biopsychosocial Perspective as required reading for students--William E. Haley, PhD, Professor "School of Aging Studies; University of South Florida, Tampa, FL"This book distinguishes itself from previous publications on the topic with a thorough review of the history of the profession of geropsychology and its timely inclusion of chapters on brain imaging techniques and the aging brain, cultural differences in aging ethnic and sexual minorities, cognitive interventions, and more. This book is a must read for undergraduate and graduate students studying aging, and one I will definitely recommend to students new to the area.--Sherry A. Beaudreau, ABPP "VA Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine"
Touchstone Level 2 Full Contact - 2nd Edition by Michael McCarthy & Jeanne McCarten & Helen Sandiford (Mixed Media Product)
Number of Pages: 320Genre: Foreign Language StudySub-Genre: English as a Second LanguageFormat: Mixed Media ProductPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Michael McCarthy & Jeanne McCarten & Helen SandifordFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Touchstone, together with Viewpoint, is a six-level English program based on research from the Cambridge English Corpus. Book Synopsis Touchstone, together with Viewpoint, is a six-level English program based on research from the Cambridge English Corpus. Touchstone Second Edition Full Contact with DVD, Level 2 includes four key components of the Touchstone Second Edition series: Student's Book, Level 2; Workbook, Level 2; Level 2 Video Activity Pages; and Video on DVD.
Creative Writing - by Linda Anderson (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 664Genre: Language + Art + DisciplinesSub-Genre: Composition + Creative WritingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: RoutledgeAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Linda AndersonFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Creative Writing is a complete writing course that will jump-start your writing and guide you through your first steps towards publication. Suitable for use by students, tutors, writers' groups or writers working alone, this book offers: a practical and inspiring section on the creative process, showing you how to stimulate your creativity and use your memory and experience in inventive ways in-depth coverage of the most popular forms of writing, in extended sections on fiction, poetry and life writing, including biography and autobiography, giving you practice in all three forms so that you might discover and develop your particular strengths a sensible, up-to-date guide to going public, to help you to edit your work to a professional standard and to identify and approach suitable publishers a distinctive collection of exciting exercises, spread throughout the workbook to spark your imagination and increase your technical flexibility and control a substantial array of illuminating readings, bringing together extracts from contemporary and classic writings in order to demonstrate a range of techniques that you can use or adapt in your own work. Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings presents a unique opportunity to benefit from the advice and experience of a team of published authors who have also taught successful writing courses at a wide range of institutions, helping large numbers of new writers to develop their talents as well as their abilities to evaluate and polish their work to professional standards. These institutions include Lancaster University and the University of East Anglia, renowned as consistent producers of published writers. Review Quotes 'For anyone getting going as a writer (and even for those who have already made a start), this is an invaluable how-to guide, full of useful tips, mind-freeing exercises, and inspiring wisdom from established authors. A book to banish the terror of the blank page.' - Blake Morrison, journalist, critic and acclaimed author of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including the multi-award-winning And When Did You Last See Your Father? (Granta, 1993) About the Author Linda Anderson is an award-winning novelist (To Stay Alive and Cuckoo, both published by Bodley Head) and writer of short stories, poetry, performance pieces, and critical reviews. Her work has been published in Britain, Ireland, the USA, and Australia. She has taught at Goldsmiths' College and at Lancaster University for ten years, becoming Head of Creative Writing from 1995-2002. She has designed several successful courses including a training programme for new writing tutors and an MA in Creative Writing by distance learning. She has also worked as a producer and director for BBC Radio Drama. She has a PhD in Creative Writing.
Network Warrior - 2nd Edition by Gary A Donahue (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 757Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: NetworkingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Local Area Networks (LANs)Author: Gary A DonahueFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book "Network Warrior" provides a thorough and practical guide to the entire network infrastructure, from cabling to the routers and beyond. Readers will learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA. Book Synopsis Pick up where certification exams leave off. With this practical, in-depth guide to the entire network infrastructure, you'll learn how to deal with real Cisco networks, rather than the hypothetical situations presented on exams like the CCNA. Network Warrior takes you step by step through the world of routers, switches, firewalls, and other technologies based on the author's extensive field experience. You'll find new content for MPLS, IPv6, VoIP, and wireless in this completely revised second edition, along with examples of Cisco Nexus 5000 and 7000 switches throughout.Topics include: An in-depth view of routers and routingSwitching, using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches as examplesSOHO VoIP and SOHO wireless access point design and configurationIntroduction to IPv6 with configuration examplesTelecom technologies in the data-networking world, including T1, DS3, frame relay, and MPLSSecurity, firewall theory, and configuration, as well as ACL and authenticationQuality of Service (QoS), with an emphasis on low-latency queuing (LLQ)IP address allocation, Network Time Protocol (NTP), and device failures About the Author Gary A. Donahue is a working consultant who has been in the computer industry for 25 years. Gary has worked as a programmer, mainframe administrator, Technical Assistance Center engineer, network administrator, network designer, and consultant. Gary has worked as the Director of Network Infrastructure for a national consulting company and has been the president of his own New Jersey consulting company; GAD Technologies.
Basic Mathematics - by Serge Lang (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 496Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: AlgebraFormat: PaperbackPublisher: SpringerAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Serge LangFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis This is a text in basic mathematics with multiple uses for either high school or college level courses. Readers will get a firm foundation in basic principles of mathematics which are necessary to know in order to go ahead in calculus, linear algebra or other topics. The subject matter is clearly covered and the author develops concepts so the reader can see how one subject matter can relate and grow into another. From the Back Cover The present book is intended as a text in basic mathematics. As such, it can have multiple use: for a one-year course in the high schools during the third or fourth year (if possible the third, so that calculus can be taken during the fourth year); for complementary reference in earlier high school grades (elementary algebra and geometry are covered); for a one-semester course at the college level, to review or to get a firm foundation in the basic mathematics to go ahead in calculus, linear algebra, or other topics.
Alarums and Excursions - by Luuk Van Middelaar (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 320Genre: Political ScienceSub-Genre: Political EconomyFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Agenda PublishingAge Range: AdultAuthor: Luuk Van MiddelaarFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Luuk van Middelaar gives us the insider's view of the EU's political metamorphosis. Forced into action by a tidal wave of emergencies, Europe has had to reinvent itself. Van Middelaar contends that this reinvention will succeed only if the EU becomes a truly representative body that allows people's opposition to share the stage. Book Synopsis Crisis after crisis has beset the European Union in recent years--Greek sovereign debt, Russian annexation of Crimea, unprecedented levels of migration, and the turmoil created by Brexit. An organization originally designed to regulate and enforce rules about fishing rights, wheat quotas, and product standards has found itself on the global stage forced to grapple with problems of identity, sovereignty, and solidarity without a script or prompt. From Paris to Berlin, London to Athens, European leaders have had to improvise on issues that the Union was never set up to handle and which threaten to engulf this unique political entity. And they have had to do so in full view of an increasingly disenchanted and dissonant public audience. In this candid and revealing portrayal of a Europe improvising its way through a politics of events and not rules, Luuk van Middelaar makes sense of the EU's political metamorphosis over its past ten years of crisis management. Forced into action by a tidal wave of emergencies, Van Middelaar shows how Europe has had to reinvent itself by casting off its legal straitjacket and confronting hard issues of power, territorial borders and public authority. Alarums and Excursions showcases the fascinating relationship between the Union and the European heads of government, and the stresses it must withstand in dealing with real world events. For anyone seeking to understand the inner power play and constitutional dynamics of this controversial, but no less remarkable, political institution, this book provides compelling reading. Review Quotes Refreshing and perceptive. . . . Van Middelaar is a more thoughtful guide than most to these [EU] institutions and events, in part because he brings the eye of a political theorist to his years working for the European Council president.--Financial TimesPart insider memoir and part commentary, this is probably the best analysis yet to appear of how the EU managed its recent crises over refugees, Ukraine, and the euro.--Foreign AffairsA brilliant series of case studies that illuminate different points in the creation of a new European political theater unscripted by the innumerable treaties and rules that created the EU as we know it today.--James McAuley "New York Review of Books "Brilliant treatise.--Christopher Hill "Times Higher Education "Quite simply the most insightful book on Europe's politics today. A unique blend of behind-the-scenes knowledge, compelling ideas, and powerful political judgement. History is back, not as a script, Luuk van Middelaar shows, but as a living entity, and the choice is ours: do we want to play or be played? The book is a great toolkit, not only for a better performance of Europe's political actors, but also to cope with the cheers and booing of the European public.--Donald Tusk, president of the European Council About the Author Luuk van Middelaar is a historian and political theorist. In his role as a speechwriter and close advisor to the president of the European Council (2010-15), van Middelaar witnessed the political theatre of Europe from the front row. He is currently a professor at the Europa Institute of Leiden University. His previous book, The Passage to Europe (winner of the 2012 European Book Prize) has been translated into more than ten languages. He was advisor to the acclaimed BBC programme, Inside Europe: Ten Years of Turmoil (2019).
Proposal Writing for Clinical Nursing and Dnp Projects - 2nd Edition by Wanda Bonnel & Katharine Smith (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 280Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Research & TheoryAuthor: Wanda Bonnel & Katharine SmithFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Preceded by: Proposal writing for nursing capstones and clinical projects / Wanda Bonnel, Katharine V. Smith. 2014. Book Synopsis This practical, concise, and accessible guide for graduate students and advanced clinicians delivers step-by-step guidelines for integrating research and best evidence to produce concise, well-written project proposals. Health care professionals in advanced practice are increasingly being asked to be able to deliver clinical project proposals using best evidence for advancing quality patient care. With the same "must know" clinical scholarship tools of the first edition, this revision provides practical guidelines of common project models for developing and writing a tight proposal from start to finish while leaving room for the unique nature of most clinical project topics.The second edition includes a completely new chapter on quality improvement concepts, new project proposal abstracts, and new information specific to the DNP project from the AACN. Using the same three-part organization to walk through the intricacies of planning, writing, and completing scholarly project proposals, this new edition also adds new key features to keep readers engaged with the text and their own ongoing or forthcoming proposal. Chapters have been updated to include websites for additional learning, as well as advice from DNP students who have themselves successfully completed project proposals. Reflective questions, tips for completing proposals, exemplars, and reader activities throughout the book facilitate readers' greater understanding of projects and subsequent proposals.New to the Second Edition: A new chapter on quality improvement conceptsAdvice from DNP students who have themselves completed proposalsChapter updates and edits for enhanced clarityWebsites for additional learningNew information specific to the DNP project based on guidance from the AACNIncreased emphasis on the Project Triangle, an important foundational structureKey Features: Provides topflight guidance in proposal writing for nursing capstones and clinical projectsDetails parameters for integrating scholarship with clearly communicated professional objectivesContains numerous writing prompts and questions that guide students in reflective scholarly writingOffers examples of good writing, reflective questions, and tools for self-assessmentOffers helpful tips for making proposals concise yet complete
Fundamentals of Medical Imaging - 3rd Edition by Paul Suetens (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 268Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear MedicineFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Paul SuetensFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book An up-to-date, concise, profound and generously illustrated survey of the complete field of medical imaging and image computing. Book Synopsis This third edition provides a concise and generously illustrated survey of the complete field of medical imaging and image computing, explaining the mathematical and physical principles and giving the reader a clear understanding of how images are obtained and interpreted. Medical imaging and image computing are rapidly evolving fields, and this edition has been updated with the latest developments in the field, as well as new images and animations. An introductory chapter on digital image processing is followed by chapters on the imaging modalities: radiography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine and ultrasound. Each chapter covers the basic physics and interaction with tissue, the image reconstruction process, image quality aspects, modern equipment, clinical applications, and biological effects and safety issues. Subsequent chapters review image computing and visualization for diagnosis and treatment. Engineers, physicists and clinicians at all levels will find this new edition an invaluable aid in understanding the principles of imaging and their clinical applications.
Quantum Field Theory and the Standard Model - by Matthew D Schwartz (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 863Genre: ScienceSub-Genre: PhysicsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Mathematical & ComputationalAuthor: Matthew D SchwartzFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book A modern introduction to quantum field theory for graduates, providing intuitive, physical explanations supported by real-world applications and homework problems. Book Synopsis Providing a comprehensive introduction to quantum field theory, this textbook covers the development of particle physics from its foundations to the discovery of the Higgs boson. Its combination of clear physical explanations, with direct connections to experimental data, and mathematical rigor make the subject accessible to students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. Assuming only an undergraduate-level understanding of quantum mechanics, the book steadily develops the Standard Model and state-of-the art calculation techniques. It includes multiple derivations of many important results, with modern methods such as effective field theory and the renormalization group playing a prominent role. Numerous worked examples and end-of-chapter problems enable students to reproduce classic results and to master quantum field theory as it is used today. Based on a course taught by the author over many years, this book is ideal for an introductory to advanced quantum field theory sequence or for independent study. Review Quotes A wonderful tour of quantum field theory from the modern perspective, filled with insights on both the conceptual underpinnings and the concrete, elegant calculational tools of the subject. Nima Arkani-Hamed, Institute for Advanced Study, PrincetonEvery single one of these pages is packed with information. ... this book grew out of lectures Schwartz has given to graduate students at Harvard, and it becomes very clear that he is well aware of possible pitfalls and problems of understanding that students may have. ... The first part of the book should be accessible for beginning graduate students who have mastered quantum mechanics, special relativity and electrodynamics. The second part of the book will also be useful for advanced students and researchers who want to learn how to perform calculations in the standard model. ... Schwartz has done a great job in presenting his view on this complex matter, and I wish this book had already existed when I learned the subject! I recommend it to anyone dedicated to learning quantum field theory and the physics of the standard model. Thomas Peters, Contemporary PhysicsIn this book, Schwartz gives a thoughtful and modern treatment of many classical and contemporary topics. Students and experienced researchers will find much here of value. Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study, PrincetonSchwartz has produced a new and valuable introduction to quantum field theory. He has rethought the whole presentation of the subject, from the introductory and foundational concepts to new developments such as effective field theory descriptions of quark dynamics. Students will enjoy viewing quantum field theory from his perspective. Michael E. Peskin, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford UniversitySchwartz's book grew out of a popular year long course in quantum field theory at Harvard. Designed primarily for graduate students, this course also attracts and inspires a number of undergraduates each year. The book is unique in its combination of breadth, depth and readability. Schwartz starts at the beginning of the subject and brings us right up to the present. That the book is neither superficial nor impossibly dense is rather remarkable and makes it easy to understand the course's success. Howard Georgi, Harvard UniversityThis is an excellent graduate-level relativistic quantum field theory text, covering an impressive amount of material often with a very novel presentation. It would be ideal either for courses on relativistic quantum field theory or for courses on the Standard Model of elementary particle interactions. The book provides interesting insights and covers many modern topics not usually presented in current texts such as spinor-helicity methods and on-shell recursion relations, heavy quark effective theory and soft-collinear effective field theory. It is nice to see the modern point of view on the predictive power of non-renormalizable theories discussed. Once in a generation particle physicists elevate a quantum field theory text to the rank of classic. Two such classics are the texts by Bjorken and Drell and Peskin and Schroeder; it wouldn't surprise me if this new book by Schwartz joins this illustrious group. Mark Wise, California Institute of Technology
Disability Across the Developmental Lifespan - 2nd Edition by Julie Smart (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 546Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: People with DisabilitiesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultAuthor: Julie SmartFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book "Every time we buy a greeting card, we see several aisles of many different types of cards. Most of these greeting cards are written and illustrated examples of socially sanctioned developmental stages. These cards encourage or console those who are beginning new developmental stages and congratulate those who have completed an important developmental stage. Birthdays, graduations, wedding anniversaries, retirement, and widowhood are all considered to be socially sanctioned developmental stages. We would not find a card for significant changes in an individual's life which are not socially approved, such as "Hope you enjoy prison!"-- Book Synopsis This is the only text to examine the experience of disability in relation to theories of human growth and development. It provides a foundational and comprehensive examination of disability that encompasses the intellectual, psychiatric, physical, and social arenas. The second edition is updated to underscore its versatility as an introductory text about the developmental tasks of people with disabilities for all the helping professions. Reorganized to illuminate the book's interdisciplinary focus, it includes new demographics, new case studies and first-person accounts, discussions on cultural aspects of disabilities, family concerns, and more.The text delivers practice guidelines for each of the conventional life stages and describes the developmental tasks of individuals with disabilities (IWDs). It emphasizes the positive trend in the perception of IWDs as normal and underscores the fact that IWDs have the same motivations, emotions, and goals as those without disabilities. Learning activities, suggestions for writing exercises, and websites for further study reinforce learning, as do graphs and charts illustrating trends and demographics.NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: Introductory chapter on understanding disabilityDemographic updates throughoutNew case studies and first-person accountsExpanded discussions about cultural considerations, intersectionality, and family considerationsUpdated Instructor's Manual and an Instructor's Test BankKEY FEATURES: Examines the conventional stages of human growth and development from the perspective of individuals with disabilitiesIntegrates disability concepts with developmental theories and stages of the lifespanAddresses common ethical issues to illuminate the real-world implications faced by individuals with disabilities and their familiesIncludes learning activities, suggestions for writing exercises, and websites for further studyPurchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Career and College Readiness Counseling in P-12 Schools - 2nd Edition by Jennifer Curry & Amy Milsom (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 408Genre: EducationSub-Genre: CounselingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Career DevelopmentAuthor: Jennifer Curry & Amy MilsomFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Title of first edition: Career counseling in P-12 schools. Book Synopsis Praise for the First Edition: Serves as an excellent foundational text...I am very thankful that the authors wrote this text. [It] is written for school counselors by school counselor educators! -Gene Eakin, PhD, School Counseling Program Lead, Oregon State University Fully updated to serve the needs of school counselors in training, this remains the only text to present a comprehensive, developmental, and practical approach to preparing school counselors to conceptualize the career development and college-readiness needs of P-12 students. The second edition reflects the ASCA's new Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, which focuses on college and career-readiness standards for all students, 2016 CACREP Standards, and the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act. The text is uniquely grounded in developmental, ecosystemic, and career theories as a basis for career interventions. Considering the range of psychosocial, cognitive, and academic development spanning P-12 students, the authors review relevant developmental and career theories as a foundation for the design of sequential and developmentally appropriate career and college-readiness curricula and interventions. The text provides school counselors and educators concrete examples of how to select, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of interventions grounded in various career counseling theories and addresses career development and college readiness needs by grade level. Also included is expanded information on diversity; reflections and advice from actual school counselors; updated statistics, references, and appendices; and an updated Instructor's Manual, test bank, and PowerPoint slides. New to the Second Edition: Features a "Building a College-Going Culture" section that expands coverage on college readiness counseling Reflects updated legislation and policy information including ASCA's new Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success, 2016 CACREP Standards, Every Students Succeeds Act, and the Reach Higher Initiative Completely new chapter on college and career decision making Voices from the Field highlighting experiences from actual school counselors Enhanced instructor resources including Instructor's Guide, test bank, and PowerPoint slides Key Features: The only comprehensive text devoted to career and college counseling for school counselors; written by former school counselors Disseminates current data and research focusing on college readiness needs of diverse populations Includes interventions grounded in theory and connected to national standards Review Quotes Praise for the First Edition: Serves as an excellent foundational text...I am very thankful that the authors wrote this text. [It] is written for school counselors by school counselor educators!--Dr. George Eakin, PhD, School Counseling Program Lead, Oregon State UniversityPraise for the First Edition: The school counseling focus makes it unique... This is...a great improvement to other texts I've used and I plan to continue using it.--Dr. Carolyn Berger, Chair, Department of Counseling, Nova Southeastern University
Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology - (Cambridge Medicine (Paperback)) 4th Edition by Stephen M Stahl (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 626Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: Mental HealthSeries Title: Cambridge Medicine (Paperback)Format: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Stephen M StahlFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book The single most readily readable source of information on psychopharmacology, covering disease and drug mechanisms in one highly illustrated volume. Book Synopsis With this fully revised fourth edition, Dr Stahl returns to the essential roots of what it means to become a neurobiologically empowered psychopharmacologist, expertly guided in the selection and combination of treatments for individual patients in practice. Embracing the unifying themes of 'symptom endophenotypes', dimensions of psychopathology that cut across syndromes, and 'symptoms and circuits', every aspect of the text has been updated to the frontiers of current knowledge, with the clarity of explanation and illustration that only Dr Stahl can bring. Integrating much of the basic neuroscience into the clinical chapters, and with major additions in the areas of psychosis, antipsychotics, antidepressants, impulsivity, compulsivity and addiction, this is the single most readily readable source of information on disease and drug mechanisms. This remains the essential text for all students and professionals in mental health seeking to understand and utilize current therapeutics, and to anticipate the future for novel medications. Review Quotes And this fourth edition has surpassed the previous editions in its ability to brilliantly educate readers on the neuropsychiatric basis of and treatments for mental disorders. The graphics and icons bring the text to life and make it especially relatable to clinical practice. If I were to buy only one book to teach me the neuropsychiatric foundations and treatment of psychiatric disorders, this would be it. Bradley R Cutler, MD Edward Hospital and Health Services, Naperville Used with permission of Doody's Review Service
Dingo Makes Us Human - by Deborah B Rose (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 264Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: AnthropologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Cultural & SocialAuthor: Deborah B RoseFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book This ethnography explores the culture of the Yarralin people in the Northern Territory. Book Synopsis This original ethnography brings indigenous people's stories into conversations around troubling questions of social justice and environmental care. Deborah Bird Rose lived for two years with the Yarralin community in the Northern Territory's remote Victoria River Valley. Her engagement with the people's stories and their action in the world leads her to this analysis of a multi-centred poetics of life and land. The book speaks to issues that are of immediate and broad concern today: traditional ecological knowledge, kinship between humans and other living things, colonising history, environmental history, and sacred geography. Now in paperback, this award-winning exploration of the Yarralin people is available to a whole new readership. The boldly direct and personal approach will be illuminating and accessible to general readers, while also of great value to experienced anthropologists.
Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines - 2nd Edition by Jill C Cash & Cheryl A Glass (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 1130Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Assessment & DiagnosisAuthor: Jill C Cash & Cheryl A GlassFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Praise for the First Edition: "Because of the way it is organized, this book meets the needs of both novice and experienced advance practice nurses. Each chapter defines the problem, how often it occurs, and what leads to the problem. To aid in assessment, the book includes the physical examination landmarks as well as diagnostic tests that might be needed. A plan of care is offered with several different alternatives for treatment and then notes what type of follow-up is needed. This would be a great resource for anyone working in the field of geriatrics...Score: 92 - 4 Stars!--Doody's ReviewsThe first book to encompass adult-gerontology practice guidelines for primary care, this comprehensive resource is useful as both a clinical reference and as a text for health care practitioners working with this population. Concise and up-to-date, the book is distinguished by its easy-to-read outline format that enables readers to quickly access the information they need. The second edition features 27 completely new entries associated with the aging population, an entirely new section on geriatric syndromes, and multiple updates to guideline changes for screenings. Polypharmacy issues are incorporated throughout and the BEERS list of medications is highlighted to guide prescribers in safely tapering or adding medications to a patient's drug regimen.For quick and easy access to information, practice guidelines are organized primarily by body system, disorders are listed alphabetically within each body system, and all disorders are presented in a consistent format. With an emphasis on history taking, the physical exam, and key features of the aging population, each of the more than 240 disorder guidelines include definition, incidence, pathogenesis, predisposing factors, common complaints, other signs and symptoms, subjective data, physical exam, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, plan of care, health promotion, follow-up guidelines, and tips for consultation/referral. Particularly helpful features include Practice Pointers highlighting crucial information for a disorder and bold-faced Alerts." Key patient teaching points are presented at the end of each guideline. Also included are 18 procedures commonly used within office or clinic settings and 140 Patient Teaching Guides that are available digitally.New to the Second Edition: 27 completely new entriesNew section on geriatric syndromesPolypharmacy alerts are incorporated throughoutBEERS list of medications is highlighted for each disorderUpdated guidelines for various screeningsMedicare Coverage and Eligibility ScreeningU.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommendations on colonoscopy, screening mammogram guidelines, pap smears and pelvic examinationsDeprescribing AlgorithmsASCCP AlgorithmsKey Features: Focuses specifically on adult and older adult populationsPresented in easy-to-read outline format for quick access to informationDelivers consistent presentation of more than 240 disorders by body systemReviews 17 commonly used procedures step by stepProvides "Practice Pointers" to indicate important care pointsOffers digital access to more than 140 extensive Patient Teaching Guides to customize and print
Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice, Sixth Edition - 6th Edition,Annotated (Paperback)
Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 920Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: GerontologyAuthor: Marie Boltz & Elizabeth Capezuti & Deanne Zwicker & Terry T FulmerFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.AJN Book of the Year 2016 First-Place Winner in Gerontological Nursing!"The evidence-based protocols are designed as a primary reference and are useful, substantive, and timely....The broader contributions of useful format and succinct review of the evidence make it likely that this text will continue to be the leading resource in nursing education and practice."--The Gerontologist"As a gerontological clinical educator/research nurse, I will often use this as a reference. The format and the content are good, and the explanations of how to best use the evidence simplify the process of sifting through mountains of information to figure the best practice."Score: 97, ****--Doody'sThe newest edition of this distinguished reference in geriatric nursing delivers updated guidelines, new illustrative case studies, and the latest evidence-based protocols developed by leading researchers, educators, and practitioners in each topic area. The sixth edition includes new approaches devoted to supporting LGBTQ+ elders, persons living with dementia and their families, and older adults living with HIV. New operational strategies provide guidance in using the electronic health record, implementing improved person-centered care approaches, and maintaining age-friendly atmospheres.Using evidence derived from all levels of care, this text offers developed guidelines for improving both quality and outcomes when caring for older adults in multiple disciplines, including interprofessional team members, long-term care and other staff educators, social workers, dietitians, and physicians. Chapters provide assessment and management principles, clinical interventions, specialty practice, and models of care. They consistently feature chapter objectives, annotated references, evidence ratings for each protocol, and resources for further investigation. Each protocol is embedded within the chapter content to provide context and detailed evidence. The protocols consistently include an overview, evidence-based assessment, intervention strategies, and a supporting case study with discussion. PowerPoint presentations and a test bank are available as instructor's resources.New Chapters: Informational Technology: Embedding CPGsOrganizational Approaches to Promote Person-Centered CareEnvironmental Approaches to Support Aging-Friendly CareHIV Prevention and Care for the Older AdultLGBTQ+ PerspectivesKey Features: Best practices for in-patient, in-home, and long-term care settingsCase studies with discussions in each chapter to illustrate application of clinical practice and related Nursing Standard of Practice ProtocolThe AGREE systematic method was used to evaluate each protocol and validate this book's contentInstructor's resources including PowerPoints and a Test BankPurchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices and computers
PreMBA Analytical Primer - by Regina Trevino (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 201Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: Business MathematicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Palgrave MacMillanAge Range: AdultAuthor: Regina TrevinoFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis This book is a review of the analytical methods required in most of the quantitative courses taught at MBA programs. Students with no technical background, or who have not studied mathematics since college or even earlier, may easily feel overwhelmed by the mathematical formalism that is typical of economics and finance courses. These students will benefit from a concise and focused review of the analytical tools that will become a necessary skill in their MBA classes. The objective of this book is to present the essential quantitative concepts and methods in a self-contained, non-technical, and intuitive way. Review Quotes "This book is invaluable . . .. The author assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of math whatsoever, and succeeds in getting through the basic tools and concepts in Business Mathematics, Statistics, and Financial mathematics required for your MBA. If you need to refresh your basic math before Graduate School, buy this book. There is no other one like it." - Luis Garicano, Professor of Economics and Strategy, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and Director of Research, Management Department, London School of Economics. "This book is a great help for MBAs and executive MBAs who come into the program without a quantitative or financial/economic background." - Professor Mine Cinar, Department Chairperson, Economics, School of Business Administration, Loyola University Chicago "When you get your MBA you need to be immediately in command of the material. This requires being up to date in the fundamental mathematical tools behind economics, finance, and statistics. If you study this concise, no-nonsense book, you'll be on top of things from day one." - Luis Rayo, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business About the Author REGINA TREVINO is Assistant Professor of Economics in the School of Business Administration at Loyola University Chicago, USA.
Teaching Languages to Young Learners - (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by Lynne Cameron (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 272Genre: EducationSub-Genre: ElementarySeries Title: Cambridge Language Teaching LibraryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Lynne CameronFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book This book will develop readers' understanding of children are being taught a foreign language. Book Synopsis Recent years have seen rapid growth in the numbers of children being taught foreign languages at younger ages. While course books aimed at young learners are appearing on the market, there is scant theoretical reference in the teacher education literature. Teaching Languages to Young Learners is one of the few to develop readers' understanding of what happens in classrooms where children are being taught a foreign language. It will offer teachers and trainers a coherent theoretical framework to structure thinking about children's language learning. It gives practical advice on how to analyse and evaluate classroom activities, language use and language development. Examples from classrooms in Europe and Asia will help bring alive the realities of working with young learners of English. Review Quotes 'Excellent. Fills a gaping hole in the available literature and provides teachers serious about their professional development with a sound theoretical basis for their teaching, as well as lots of practical ideas.' TEFL Farm'The book ofers an excellent, in-depth insight into how children learn and how teachers can promote their learning potential. The thought-provoking questions and analysis of classroom data urge teachers to re-evaluate and re-confirm their choice of tasks and the demands they make on children. Verdict: ***** British Council Network News
The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling - 2nd Edition by Vilia Tarvydas & Michael T Hartley (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 488Genre: PsychologySub-Genre: PsychotherapyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: CounselingAuthor: Vilia Tarvydas & Michael T HartleyFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Revised to reflect radical changes in the field and their impact on professional practiceNow updated and substantially revised to reflect the CORE/CACREP merger and fundamental changes in the field, this comprehensive graduate-level second edition textbook articulates the complementary relationship between rehabilitation and mental health counseling and how it impacts professional practice. New information is introduced to address the increasing diversity of current and emerging job titles, duties, and settings, as well as to reframe existing content to better prepare rehabilitation counselors for navigating a continually shifting health care system.The second edition defines rehabilitation counseling as a specialty area of the broader counseling profession, and introduces psychiatric rehabilitation as a bridge to understanding the intersection of traditional rehabilitation and mental health counseling. It emphasizes recovery-based models and describes evidence-based research supporting the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions. Esteemed experts also address specific job functions related to assessment, credentialing, counseling, case management, advocacy, and career development. Four completely new chapters cover the fundamental concepts and models that underpin rehabilitation counseling, the evidence-based competencies that constitute rehabilitation counseling practice, and the specialized practices of forensic rehabilitation, and psychiatric rehabilitation.New and Key FeaturesReflects the CORE/CACREP merger and its impact upon rehabilitation counselingConceptualizes rehabilitation counseling and its complementary relationship to counselingIncludes new chapters on fundamental elements of rehabilitation counseling practice and on specialized practice in forensic and psychiatric rehabilitation.Addresses changes to CRCC 2016 Code of EthicsCovers the infusion of technology into distance education and counselingLaces a global perspective throughout with an emphasis on the ICF modelReflects the reality of professional practice in the current job marketIncludes new activities to enhance learningOffers an Instructors Manual with test item bank, Power Point presentations, and learning activities on applying chapter contentProvides a model syllabus for Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling
Mastering Regular Expressions - 3rd Edition by Jeffrey E Friedl (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 515Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: ProgrammingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Object OrientedAuthor: Jeffrey E FriedlFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book This updated third edition now includes a full chapter devoted to PHP and itspowerful and expressive suite of regular expression functions, in addition toenhanced PHP coverage in the central "core" chapters. Book Synopsis Regular expressions are an extremely powerful tool for manipulating text and data. They are now standard features in a wide range of languages and popular tools, including Perl, Python, Ruby, Java, VB.NET and C# (and any language using the .NET Framework), PHP, and MySQL.If you don't use regular expressions yet, you will discover in this book a whole new world of mastery over your data. If you already use them, you'll appreciate this book's unprecedented detail and breadth of coverage. If you think you know all you need to know about regularexpressions, this book is a stunning eye-opener.As this book shows, a command of regular expressions is an invaluable skill. Regular expressions allow you to code complex and subtle text processing that you never imagined could be automated. Regular expressions can save you time and aggravation. They can be used to craft elegant solutions to a wide range of problems. Once you've mastered regular expressions, they'll become an invaluable part of your toolkit. You will wonder how you ever got by without them.Yet despite their wide availability, flexibility, and unparalleled power, regular expressions are frequently underutilized. Yet what is power in the hands of an expert can be fraught with peril for the unwary. Mastering Regular Expressions will help you navigate the minefield to becoming an expert and help you optimize your use of regular expressions. Mastering Regular Expressions, Third Edition, now includes a full chapter devoted to PHP and its powerful and expressive suite of regular expression functions, in addition to enhanced PHP coverage in the central "core" chapters. Furthermore, this edition has been updated throughout to reflect advances in other languages, including expanded in-depth coverage of Sun's java.util.regex package, which has emerged as the standard Java regex implementation.Topics include: A comparison of features among different versions of many languages and toolsHow the regular expression engine worksOptimization (major savings available here!)Matching just what you want, but not what you don't wantSections and chapters on individual languagesWritten in the lucid, entertaining tone that makes a complex, dry topic become crystal-clear to programmers, and sprinkled with solutions to complex real-world problems, Mastering Regular Expressions, Third Edition offers a wealth information that you can put to immediateuse.Reviews of this new edition and the second edition: "There isn't a better (or more useful) book available on regular expressions."--Zak Greant, Managing Director, eZ Systems"A real tour-de-force of a book which not only covers the mechanics of regexes in extraordinary detail but also talks about efficiency and the use of regexes in Perl, Java, and .NET...If you use regular expressions as part of your professional work (even if you already have a good book on whatever language you're programming in) I would strongly recommend this book to you."--Dr. Chris Brown, Linux Format"The author does an outstanding job leading the reader from regexnovice to master. The book is extremely easy to read and chock full ofuseful and relevant examples...Regular expressions are valuable toolsthat every developer should have in their toolbox. Mastering RegularExpressions is the definitive guide to the subject, and an outstandingresource that belongs on every programmer's bookshelf. Ten out of TenHorseshoes."--Jason Menard, Java Ranch About the Author Jeffrey Friedl was raised in the countryside of Rootstown, Ohio, and had aspirations of being an astronomer until one day he noticed a TRS-80 Model I sitting unused in the corner of the chem lab (bristling with a full 16K of RAM, no less). He eventually began using Unix (and regular expressions) in 1980, and earned degrees in Computer Science from Kent (BS) and the University of New Hampshire (MS). He did kernel development for Omron Corporation in Kyoto, Japan for eight years before moving in 1997 to Silicon Valley to apply his regular-expression know-how to financial news and data for a little-known company called "Yahoo!"When faced with the daunting task of filling his copious free time, Jeffrey enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee and basketball with friends at Yahoo!, programming his house, and feeding the squirrels and jays in his back yard. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Fumie, and preparing for the Fall 2002 release of their first "software project" together.
Physical Assessment of the Newborn - 6th Edition by Ellen P Tappero & Mary Ellen Honeyfield (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 320Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Pediatric & NeonatalAuthor: Ellen P Tappero & Mary Ellen HoneyfieldFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis "The text is... a core text for any program preparing individuals for advanced practice roles in perinatal and neonatal care, and it should be a resource in every setting providing care to neonates. At all levels of practice, it serves as a convenient reference to normal parameters, common variations, and less commonly seen abnormalities."--Susan Tucker Blackburn, RN, PhD, FAANAuthor of Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Physiology: A Clinical PerspectiveFrom the ForewordThe newly revised, 25th anniversary edition of this definitive publication on neonatal care continues to illustrate how to systematically and accurately gather assessment data and interpret results. Because even normal newborns feature a wide range of physical variation, subtle signs that indicate internal malformations or syndromes may escape notice without a proper assessment. Many problems in the neonate can be noticed early by an astute nurse, neonatal nurse practitioner, neonatal physician assistant, or physician with honed assessment skills, long before electronic monitors or other equipment can detect them.Physical Assessment of the Newborn, Sixth Edition, addresses the physical, physiologic, neurologic, and behavioral implications of a thorough assessment, and explains how healthcare providers can reduce the risks associated with the transition to extrauterine life and the neonatal period. Grounded with a scientific basis and rationale, each system assessment represents the most up-to-date clinical content. Because assessment skills are such an integral aspect of practice, many individuals take them for granted, yet all health professionals who perform newborn examinations--including nurses, neonatal and pediatric nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, physicians, therapists, and students preparing for advanced practice roles in neonatal care--can benefit from the essential content presented in this book.New to the Sixth Edition: Provides clinical updates throughoutPresents an enhanced art programOffers an all-new chapter on the perinatally substance-exposed neonateIncludes an image bank and PowerPointsKey Features: Addresses all key aspects of newborn assessmentProvides a well-organized evaluation of individual body systemsAssists practitioners in identifying infant state, behavioral clues, and signs of painExamines the wide range of variation among newborns of different gestational agesProvides information related to a maternal history, including antepartum testing and intrapartum monitoringWritten in an easy-to-read, user-friendly styleIncludes continuing education exam
The Elements of Statistical Learning - (Springer Series in Statistics) 2nd Edition by Trevor Hastie & Robert Tibshirani & Jerome Friedman
Number of Pages: 745Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: Probability & StatisticsSeries Title: Springer Series in StatisticsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: SpringerAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Trevor Hastie & Robert Tibshirani & Jerome FriedmanFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This major new edition features many topics not covered in the original, including graphical models, random forests, and ensemble methods. As before, it covers the conceptual framework for statistical data in our rapidly expanding computerized world. Book Synopsis During the past decade there has been an explosion in computation and information technology. With it have come vast amounts of data in a variety of fields such as medicine, biology, finance, and marketing. The challenge of understanding these data has led to the development of new tools in the field of statistics, and spawned new areas such as data mining, machine learning, and bioinformatics. Many of these tools have common underpinnings but are often expressed with different terminology. This book describes the important ideas in these areas in a common conceptual framework. While the approach is statistical, the emphasis is on concepts rather than mathematics. Many examples are given, with a liberal use of color graphics. It is a valuable resource for statisticians and anyone interested in data mining in science or industry. The book's coverage is broad, from supervised learning (prediction) to unsupervised learning. The many topics include neural networks, support vector machines, classification trees and boosting---the first comprehensive treatment of this topic in any book. This major new edition features many topics not covered in the original, including graphical models, random forests, ensemble methods, least angle regression & path algorithms for the lasso, non-negative matrix factorization, and spectral clustering. There is also a chapter on methods for ``wide'' data (p bigger than n), including multiple testing and false discovery rates. Trevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani, and Jerome Friedman are professors of statistics at Stanford University. They are prominent researchers in this area: Hastie and Tibshirani developed generalized additive models and wrote a popular book of that title. Hastie co-developed much of the statistical modeling software and environment in R/S-PLUS and invented principal curves and surfaces. Tibshirani proposed the lasso and is co-author of the very successful An Introduction to the Bootstrap. Friedman is the co-inventor of many data-mining tools including CART, MARS, projection pursuit and gradient boosting. From the Back Cover During the past decade there has been an explosion in computation and information technology. With it have come vast amounts of data in a variety of fields such as medicine, biology, finance, and marketing. The challenge of understanding these data has led to the development of new tools in the field of statistics, and spawned new areas such as data mining, machine learning, and bioinformatics. Many of these tools have common underpinnings but are often expressed with different terminology. This book describes the important ideas in these areas in a common conceptual framework. While the approach is statistical, the emphasis is on concepts rather than mathematics. Many examples are given, with a liberal use of color graphics. It is a valuable resource for statisticians and anyone interested in data mining in science or industry. The book's coverage is broad, from supervised learning (prediction) to unsupervised learning. The many topics include neural networks, support vector machines, classification trees and boosting---the first comprehensive treatment of this topic in any book. This major new edition features many topics not covered in the original, including graphical models, random forests, ensemble methods, least angle regression and path algorithms for the lasso, non-negative matrix factorization, and spectral clustering. There is also a chapter on methods for ``wide'' data (p bigger than n), including multiple testing and false discovery rates. Trevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani, and Jerome Friedman are professors of statistics at Stanford University. They are prominent researchers in this area: Hastie and Tibshirani developed generalized additive models and wrote a popular book of that title. Hastie co-developed much of the statistical modeling software and environment in R/S-PLUS and invented principal curves and surfaces. Tibshirani proposed the lasso and is co-author of the very successful An Introduction to the Bootstrap. Friedman is the co-inventor of many data-mining tools including CART, MARS, projection pursuit and gradient boosting. Review Quotes From the reviews: "Like the first edition, the current one is a welcome edition to researchers and academicians equally.... Almost all of the chapters are revised.... The Material is nicely reorganized and repackaged, with the general layout being the same as that of the first edition.... If you bought the first edition, I suggest that you buy the second editon for maximum effect, and if you haven't, then I still strongly recommend you have this book at your desk. Is it a good investment, statistically speaking!" (Book Review Editor, Technometrics, August 2009, VOL. 51, NO. 3)From the reviews of the second edition: "This second edition pays tribute to the many developments in recent years in this field, and new material was added to several existing chapters as well as four new chapters ... were included. ... These additions make this book worthwhile to obtain ... . In general this is a well written book which gives a good overview on statistical learning and can be recommended to everyone interested in this field. The book is so comprehensive that it offers material for several courses." (Klaus Nordhausen, International Statistical Review, Vol. 77 (3), 2009)"The second edition ... features about 200 pages of substantial new additions in the form of four new chapters, as well as various complements to existing chapters. ... the book may also be of interest to a theoretically inclined reader looking for an entry point to the area and wanting to get an initial understanding of which mathematical issues are relevant in relation to practice. ... this is a welcome update to an already fine book, which will surely reinforce its status as a reference." (Gilles Blanchard, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2012 d)"The book would be ideal for statistics graduate students ... . This book really is the standard in the field, referenced in most papers and books on the subject, and it is easy to see why. The book is very well written, with informative graphics on almost every other page. It looks great and inviting. You can flip the book open to any page, read a sentence or two and be hooked for the next hour or so." (Peter Rabinovitch, The Mathematical Association of America, May, 2012) About the Author Trevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani, and Jerome Friedman are professors of statistics at Stanford University. They are prominent researchers in this area: Hastie and Tibshirani developed generalized additive models and wrote a popular book of that title. Hastie co-developed much of the statistical modeling software and environment in R/S-PLUS and invented principal curves and surfaces. Tibshirani proposed the lasso and is co-author of the very successful An Introduction to the Bootstrap. Friedman is the co-inventor of many data-mining tools including CART, MARS, projection pursuit and gradient boosting.
Quantitative Risk Management - (Princeton Finance) by Alexander J McNeil & R"udiger Frey & Paul Embrechts (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 720Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: FinanceSeries Title: Princeton FinanceFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Princeton University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Financial Risk ManagementAuthor: Alexander J McNeil & Rüdiger Frey & Paul EmbrechtsFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the theoretical concepts and modelling techniques of quantitative risk management and equips readers - whether financial risk analysts, actuaries, regulators, or students of quantitative finance - with practical tools to solve real-world problems. Book Synopsis This book provides the most comprehensive treatment of the theoretical concepts and modelling techniques of quantitative risk management. Whether you are a financial risk analyst, actuary, regulator or student of quantitative finance, Quantitative Risk Management gives you the practical tools you need to solve real-world problems. Describing the latest advances in the field, Quantitative Risk Management covers the methods for market, credit and operational risk modelling. It places standard industry approaches on a more formal footing and explores key concepts such as loss distributions, risk measures and risk aggregation and allocation principles. The book's methodology draws on diverse quantitative disciplines, from mathematical finance and statistics to econometrics and actuarial mathematics. A primary theme throughout is the need to satisfactorily address extreme outcomes and the dependence of key risk drivers. Proven in the classroom, the book also covers advanced topics like credit derivatives.Fully revised and expanded to reflect developments in the field since the financial crisisFeatures shorter chapters to facilitate teaching and learningProvides enhanced coverage of Solvency II and insurance risk management and extended treatment of credit risk, including counterparty credit risk and CDO pricingIncludes a new chapter on market risk and new material on risk measures and risk aggregation From the Back Cover Praise for the previous edition: "McNeil, Frey, and Embrechts present a wide-ranging yet remarkably clear and coherent introduction to the modelling of financial risk. Unlike most finance texts, where the focus is on pricing individual instruments, the primary focus in this book is the statistical behavior of portfolios of risky instruments, which is, after all, the primary concern of risk management. This ought to be a core text in every risk manager's training, and a useful reference for experienced professionals."--Michael GordyPraise for the previous edition: "There is no book that provides the type of rigorous and detailed coverage of risk management topics that this book does. This could become the book on quantitative risk management."--Riccardo Rebonato, Royal Bank of Scotland, author of Modern Pricing of Interest-Rate Derivatives Review Quotes Praise for the previous edition: Quantitative Risk Management is highly recommended for financial regulators. The statistical and mathematical tools facilitate a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of a useful range of advanced risk-management concepts and models, while the focus on aggregate risk enhances the publication's value to banking and insurance supervisors.---Hans Blommestein, Financial RegulatorPraise for the previous edition: This book provides a framework and a useful toolkit for analysis of a wide variety of risk management problems. Common pitfalls are pointed out, and mathematical sophistication is used in pursuit of useful and usable solutions. Every financial institution has a risk management department that looks at aggregated portfolio-wide risks on longer time scales, and at risk exposure to large, or extreme, market movements. Risk managers are always on the lookout for good techniques to help them do their jobs. This very good book provides these techniques and addresses an important, and under-developed, area of practical research.---Martin Baxter, Nomura International, One of the Top 10 Technical Books on Financial Engineering by Financial Engineering News for 2006Praise for the previous edition: For anyone searching for a book dedicated to the concepts in risk management and the quantitative methodologies with a particular emphasis on the mathematical rigor, this is the one to read.---Chen Zhou, ExtremesPraise for the previous edition: This is a very impressive book on a rapidly growing field. It certainly helps to discover the forest in an area where a lot of trees are popping up daily.---Hans Bühlmann, SIAM ReviewPraise for the previous edition: A great summary of the latest techniques available within quantitative risk measurement. . . . [I]t is an excellent text to have on the shelf as a reference when your day job covers the whole spectrum of quantitative techniques in risk management.-- "Financial Engineering News"Praise for the previous edition: Alexander McNeil, Rudiger Frey and Paul Embrechts have written a beautiful book. . . . [T]here is no book that can provide the type of rigorous, detailed, well balanced and relevant coverage of quantitative risk management topics that Quantitative Risk Management: Concepts, Techniques, and Tools offers. . . . I believe that this work may become the book on quantitative risk management. . . . [N]o book that I know of can provide better guidance.---Dr. Riccardo Rebonato, Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) ReviewPraise for the previous edition: This book is a compendium of the statistical arrows that should be in any quantitative risk manager's quiver. It includes extensive discussion of dynamic volatility models, extreme value theory, copulas and credit risk. Academics, PhD students and quantitative practitioners will find many new and useful results in this important volume.---Robert F. Engle III, 2003 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, Michael Armellino Professor in the Management of Financial Services at New York University's Stern School of Business, About the Author Alexander J. McNeil is professor of actuarial mathematics and statistics at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Rüdiger Frey is professor of mathematics and finance at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Paul Embrechts is professor of mathematics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich.
Daniel (OT) - by Carol a Newsom (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 472Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Biblical CommentaryFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Westminster John Knox PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Old Testament, GeneralAuthor: Carol a NewsomFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book The book of Daniel is a literary rich and complex story known for its apocalyptic style. Written in both Hebrew and Aramaic, the book begins with stories of Daniel and three Jewish young men Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego) who are exiles among the remnant from Judea in Babylon in sixth century b.c.e. It ends... Book Synopsis The book of Daniel is a literary rich and complex story known for its apocalyptic style. Written in both Hebrew and Aramaic, the book begins with stories of Daniel and three Jewish young men Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego) who are exiles among the remnant from Judea in Babylon in sixth century b.c.e. It ends with Daniel's visions and dreams about the Jewish community that offer comfort and encouragement as they endure persecution and hope for deliverance into God's kingdom.Newsom's commentary offers a fresh study of Daniel in its historical context. Newsom further analyzes Daniel from literary and theological perspectives. With her expert commentary, Newsom's study will be the definitive commentary on Daniel for many years to come.The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing. The editorial board consists of William P. Brown, Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia; Carol A. Newsom, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; and Brent A. Strawn, Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Review Quotes "Carol Newsom has written a delightful new commentary on this peculiar book in the Bible. She guides her reader expertly through the historical context in ancient Israel and skillfully navigates the relevant ancient Near Eastern parallels, while being mindful of the considerable theological challenges Daniel poses. In her consideration of the scholarly literature Newsom is cautious when the evidence is insufficient or open to interpretation, yet decisive when conventional views need to be replaced. All of this will prove eminently helpful for Daniel's modern readers, the newcomer and the expert alike. What sets this commentary apart, however, is that Newsom does much more than merely provide useful information. Using her intimate knowledge of Second Temple Judaism, Newsom draws on multiple contexts to explain the biblical text: she routinely refers to other early Jewish apocalypses and relates them to Daniel, she cites from the Qumran library where Daniel was very popular, and she gives sufficient room to the reception history of Daniel in Judaism and Christianity, which is impressive. A fabulous new commentary for any reader who is looking for a critical engagement with the book of Daniel. This volume is deeply learned, yet easily accessible. It will soon become a standard tool for all interested in Daniel."--Matthias Henze, Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism, Founding Director, Program in Jewish Studies, Rice University"Carol Newsom's superb commentary on Daniel focuses on its central narrative--the quest to uncover the mysteries of heaven and understand the true nature of God's relationship with history and humanity. Supplementary sections by Brennan Breed outline the reception history of key themes of each chapter of Daniel from the ancient world to the present. The result is a brilliant exposition of the most enigmatic book in the Hebrew Bible that details its profound influence on Western culture and sheds new light on its meaning for readers both then and now."--Lorenzo DiTommaso, Professor of Religion, Concordia University, Montreal"Carol Newsom's work is a worthy successor to Norman Porteous's volume on Daniel, one of the great commentaries in the original Old Testament Library. Whereas Porteous wrote against the background of the biblical theology movement, Dr Newsom writes against the background of post-colonial study and interest in reception history, and her commentary is aware of those approaches to interpretation (it was an excellent move to get Brennan Breed to provide substantial studies of each chapter's reception history). Traditional critical questions about history and language also get thorough and judicious consideration. Serious students of Daniel in our twenty-first century context will profit hugely from this commentary."--John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary"This literate and learned book is the first major commentary on Daniel of the twenty-first century. It is distinguished from previous commentaries by the extensive treatment of the history of reception, but it also provides an informed and engaging treatment of the book in its ancient historical context."--John J. Collins, Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation, Yale Divinity School
Evaluation of Health Care Quality for Dnps - 2nd Edition by Joanne V Hickey & Christine A Brosnan (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 336Genre: MedicalSub-Genre: NursingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Springer Publishing CompanyAge Range: AdultBook theme: Management & LeadershipAuthor: Joanne V Hickey & Christine A BrosnanFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English About the Book Revision of: Evaluation of health care quality in advanced practice nursing / [edited by] Joanne V. Hickey, Christine A. Brosnan. c2012. Book Synopsis First Edition Received 100 Points and 5-Star Doody'Äôs Review! This is the only nursing text to facilitate the achievement by Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates (DNPs) s of the highest possible competency inconducting systematic and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health care. The second edition of this award-winning text keeps pace with the rapidlyevolving health care market by presenting a more comprehensive range of evaluation strategies for analyzing quality, safety, and value in health carepractice and programs, with an emphasis on conducting, interpreting, and disseminating findings. It includes three new chapters addressing evaluation andoutcomes, program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting and disseminating the results. This is the only nursing text to facilitate the achievement by doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates of the highest possible competency in conducting systematic and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health care. The second edition of this award-winning text keeps pace with the rapidly evolving health care market by presenting a more comprehensive range of evaluation strategies for analyzing quality, safety, and value in health care practice and programs, with an emphasis on conducting evaluations and interpreting and disseminating findings. It includes three new chapters addressing evaluation and outcomes, program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting and disseminating results.Based on the best evidence-based practices, the book provides DNPs with in-depth information on the conceptual basis of evaluation, its application as an integral part of contemporary health care delivery, and resources and methodology for evaluation of practice outcomes. It includes a critical examination of the characteristics, sources, and quality of the nature of evidence and presents several different evaluation models, including those that focus on economic evaluation. The evaluation of organizations, systems, and standards for practice is covered in detail, along with the evaluation of populations and health care teams, particularly interdisciplinary collaborative health teams. Also addressed is the process for translating outcomes from evaluation into health care policy, as well as opportunities for advocacy and leadership. Numerous examples and case studies illustrate concepts.NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION: Includes three new chapters that address evaluation and outcomes, program evaluation, quality improvement, and reporting and disseminating resultsExplores health care practice determinates related to quality, safety, and valueCovers how to lead and participate in comprehensive health care evaluations using best practices in conduct, interpretation, and disseminationIncludes strategies for evaluating small, medium, and large programsKEY FEATURES: Facilitates competency in conducting systematic and in-depth evaluations of all aspects of health careProvides information based on best practices and evidence-based practicesOffers practical methods and tools for conducting and implementing a quality improvement (QI) projectProvides numerous examples and case studiesEncourages the dissemination of results using a variety of venues, such as formal presentations, posters, and publications
Entrepreneurship - 2nd Edition by Rhonda Abrams (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 536Genre: Business + Money ManagementSub-Genre: EntrepreneurshipFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Planning ShopAge Range: AdultAuthor: Rhonda AbramsFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book A practical guidebook for people interested in starting a business with comprehensive coverage of all aspects of starting, running and growing a business. This book includes everything needed to launch a successful business now--expert strategies, up-to-date trends, business planning guidance, and inspiring real-world case studies, along with worksheets and critical thinking exercises to help would-be entrepreneurs be successful. Book Synopsis With millions of people launching their businesses each year, entrepreneurs & small business owners are making a greater impact than ever before on the economy and are finally gaining the recognition they deserve. But many people struggle to get started, waste time reinventing the wheel as they launch their businesses, or need inspiration to help push them to the next level. As a best-selling author and syndicated columnist on small business matters, Rhonda Abrams, CEO of PlanningShop, has written the book on entrepreneurship to address all of these issues-- Entrepreneurship: A Real-World Approach. Whether readers dream of launching their own ventures, are new entrepreneurs, or have been in business for years, Entrepreneurship: A Real-World Approach provides everything they need to know to start and run a successful business--from idea formation and feasibility analysis, to launching the venture, growing the business, and even making a successful exit. The hands-on approach of the second-edition of this jam-packed guide helps entrepreneurs think through their businesses and take steps immediately to help move their vision from dream to reality. It features dozens of worksheets and checklists to kick start the process and includes inspiring real-world cases in each chapter to show how real entrepreneurs, out in the trenches, have overcome common obstacles. And critical thinking exercises recap each chapter's core objectives. NEW IN THIS EDITION: crowd funding and new ways to raise money; disruptive industries; minimal viable product, lean start-up, and innovation; expanded ethics and social responsibility; updated real-world cases; revised critical thinking exercises From the Back Cover Practical and Thorough Coverage of What You Need to Launch the Next Great Company Want to launch the next great company? You've come to the right place. For two decades, PlanningShop has provided entrepreneurs and students worldwide the advice, guidance and tools they need to succeed. Entrepreneurship: A Real-World Approach includes comprehensive coverage of what you need to know to start, run and grow a successful business now: * Up-to-date trends in entrepreneurship * Opportunity identification & feasibility analysis * Strategic positioning * Where to get money - financing & money management * Business planning & business plan competitions * Customers, marketing, sales & distribution * Social responsibility & ethics * Globalization * Growing the venture HANDS-ON TACTICAL: * Souces of start-up cash * 21st century marketing * Dozens of worksheets * Sample agreements, proposals & contracts * Real-world cases * Critical thinking exercises PlanningShop is the leading publisher specializing in resources for growing businesses and entrepreneurs. Our practical, actionable books and products are based on the real-world experience of seasoned entrepreneurs, CEO's, investors and lenders. Millions have relied on PlanningShop to launch, run, and expand companies in every industry. Our books have been translated into more than 30 languages, are used in over 1000 business schools globally, and required reading in 22 of the top 25 entrepreneurship programs in the US. Review Quotes "What separates Rhonda Abrams from the crowd? She is an expert in building successful small businesses. And she continues to create timely, meaningful and (most importantly) useful content for academics, students, and business owners like myself. This book is the definitive guide for anyone who either wants to be an entrepreneur or just wants to grow their own business." - Gene Marks, New York Times small business columnist
Listening in the Language Classroom - (Cambridge Language Teaching Library) by John Field (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 366Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Teaching Methods & MaterialsSeries Title: Cambridge Language Teaching LibraryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Language ArtsAuthor: John FieldFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book This book challenges received ideas about the teaching of second language listening, and offers a radical alternative based on a true understanding of the listening process. Book Synopsis This book challenges the orthodox approach to the teaching of second language listening, which is based upon the asking and answering of comprehension questions. The book's central argument is that a preoccupation with the notion of 'comprehension' has led teachers to focus upon the product of listening, in the form of answers to questions, ignoring the listening process itself. The author provides an informed account of the psychological processes which make up the skill of listening, and analyses the characteristics of the speech signal from which listeners have to construct a message. Drawing upon this information, the book proposes a radical alternative to the comprehension approach and provides for intensive small-scale practice in aspects of listening that are perceptually or cognitively demanding for the learner. Listening in the Language Classroom was winner of the Ben Warren International Trust House Prize in 2008.
The Life Model of Social Work Practice - 3rd Edition by Alex Gitterman & Carel Germain (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 632Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Social WorkFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Columbia University PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Alex Gitterman & Carel GermainFeatured book lists: TextbooksLanguage: English Book Synopsis Originally published in 1980, this seminal work was the first to introduce an ecological perspective into social work practice. The third edition expands and deepens this perspective, further developing the basic premise that, by being situated within the people: environment interface, the social work profession is distinct from other service professions. The book presents the "what" (theories and concepts) and the "how" (practice methods) to help people with their life stressors and, simultaneously, to influence communities, organizations, and policymakers to be more responsive to them. In this edition, Gitterman and Germain examine major changes to our socioeconomic and political landscape. They restore a chapter on the history of social work practice, offering a view of the limited services for African Americans provided by settlements and charity organization societies. Building on the African American self-help and mutual aid traditions, this chapter traces the replication of a parallel social service system by African American leaders for their own communities. The chapter also addresses the impact of contemporary societal trends, including the global economy, immigration, cultural changes, and the technology revolution. In addition, it discusses current professional contexts of managed mental health care, evidence-based practice, and the professional uses of technology. A new chapter explores issues and processes embedded in assessment, practice monitoring, and practice evaluation. The volume continues to feature innovative schema for assessment and intervention with respect to stressful life transitions and traumatic events, environmental pressures, and dysfunctional interpersonal processes. Practice illustrations offer reflections of today's major social issues, such as AIDS, homelessness, and modern forms of violence. Review Quotes Alex Gitterman and the late Carel B. Germain are seminal thinkers on this topic, and their extremely comprehensive, scholarly text is a refreshing break from many of the social work practice texts that are available. Its scholarship is first-rate.--Meredith Hanson, Fordham University, Graduate School of Social ServiceAlex Gitterman has set his sights on nothing less than defining social work practice in its broadest sense and at the same time providing details that allow us to understand our work with specificity. He has truly engaged the enormous quantity of knowledge that has emerged since the publication of the last edition, and his ability to incorporate all of this into one book is masterful. He has captured social work at a time in which our profession is increasingly difficult and has found a way to help us reason through the 'wicked problems' we face in an uncaring and frequently oppressive society.--Jacqueline Mondros, dean, Hunter College School of Social Work About the Author Alex Gitterman is Zachs professor and director of the doctoral program at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work. He is the coeditor of Mutual Aid, Vulnerable and Resilient Populations, and the Life Cycle, Third Edition, and author of The Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations, Second Edition, which won the Robert Wood Johnson Award for excellence in end of life content. Currently, Professor Gitterman serves on the board of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups and as a commissioner on the Commission of Education and Curriculum Innovation and chair for the group work symposia of the Council on Social Work Education. The late Carel B. Germain was emerita professor of social work at the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Human Behavior in the Social Environment and editor of Social Work Practice: People and Environments.
Deep Learning - by Josh Patterson & Adam Gibson (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 532Genre: Computers + InternetSub-Genre: DatabasesFormat: PaperbackPublisher: O'Reilly MediaAge Range: AdultBook theme: Data MiningAuthor: Josh Patterson & Adam GibsonFeatured book lists: Adopted Trade BooksLanguage: English About the Book How can machine learning--especially deep neural networks--make a real difference in your organization? This hands-on guide not only provides practical information, but helps you get started building efficient deep learning networks. The authors provide the fundamentals of deep learning--tuning, parallelization, vectorization, and building pipelines--that are valid for any library before introducing the open source Deeplearning4j (DL4J) library for developing production-class workflows. Through real-world examples, you'll learn methods and strategies for training deep network architectures and running deep learning workflows on Spark and Hadoop with DL4J. Book Synopsis Although interest in machine learning has reached a high point, lofty expectations often scuttle projects before they get very far. How can machine learning--especially deep neural networks--make a real difference in your organization? This hands-on guide not only provides the most practical information available on the subject, but also helps you get started building efficient deep learning networks.Authors Adam Gibson and Josh Patterson provide theory on deep learning before introducing their open-source Deeplearning4j (DL4J) library for developing production-class workflows. Through real-world examples, you'll learn methods and strategies for training deep network architectures and running deep learning workflows on Spark and Hadoop with DL4J.Dive into machine learning concepts in general, as well as deep learning in particularUnderstand how deep networks evolved from neural network fundamentalsExplore the major deep network architectures, including Convolutional and RecurrentLearn how to map specific deep networks to the right problemWalk through the fundamentals of tuning general neural networks and specific deep network architecturesUse vectorization techniques for different data types with DataVec, DL4J's workflow toolLearn how to use DL4J natively on Spark and Hadoop About the Author Josh Patterson is CEO of Patterson Consulting, a solution integrator at the intersection of big data and applied machine learning. In this role, he brings his unique perspective blending a decade of big data experience and wide-ranging deep learning experience to Fortune 500 projects. At the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Josh drove the integration of Apache Hadoop for large-scale data storage and processing of smart grid phasor measurement unit (PMU) data. Post-TVA, Josh was a principal solutions architect for a young Hadoop startup named Cloudera (CLDR), as employee 34. After leaving Cloudera, Josh co-founded the Deeplearning4j project and co-wrote Deep Learning: A Practitioner's Approach (O'Reilly Media). Josh was also the VP of Field Engineering for Skymind.Adam Gibson is a deep--learning specialist based in San Francisco who works with Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds, PR firms and startup accelerators to create their machine--learning projects. Adam has a strong track record helping companies handle and interpret big real-time data. Adam has been a computer nerd since he was 13, and actively contributes to the open--source community through deeplearning4j.org.
