Modern Multidimensional Scaling

The first edition was released in 1996 and has sold close to 2200 copies.Provides an?up-to-date?comprehensive treatment of MDS, a statistical technique used to analyze the structure of similarity or d

This book introduces multidimensional scaling (MDS) and unfolding as data analysis techniques for applied researchers. MDS is used for the analysis of proximity data on a set of objects, representing

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne scholars Trevor (statistics) and Michael (business management) review a wide range of topics relating to multidimensional scaling, which covers a variety of statistic

Karl Theodor Jaspers (February 23, 1883 – February 26, 1969) was a German psychiatrist and philosopher who had a strong influence on modern theology, psychiatry and philosophy. After being trained in

A sensitive and multidimensional portrait of what it means to live with mental illness in contemporary Japan.

The articles that make up this volume are related to the multidimensional aspects of the narrative- biographical research. Individual authors, positioning themselves between their source areas of know

是誰在自己的婚禮上，說出「下次結婚再到這地來」的驚人之語？是誰讓中國現代小說進入美國學術殿堂，將張愛玲、錢鍾書等人推上文學巨匠之林？來吧！為您介紹這位總也不老的「夏判官」......夏志清是美國研究中國文學的重量級人物，也是中外著名的文學評論家。他的成名巨著A History of Modern Chinese Fiction（《中國現代小說史》）不僅讓中國現代小說進入美國學術殿堂，還將張愛玲、錢

This book explores the fundamentals of multidimensional scaling (MDS) and how this analytic method can be used in applied setting for educational and psychological research. The book tries to make MDS

A Modern Graphic Greek Myth#1-8 (平裝版)包含以下:9781669059318 Theseus and the Minotaur: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669059240 Jason and the Argonauts: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669059172 The Curse of Medusa: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669059103 Battle of the Titans: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669051046 Pandora's Box: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669050964 The Trojan Horse: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669050889 The Twelve Labors of Hercules: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth9781669050803 Persephone and the Underworld: A Modern Graphic Greek Myth

"Resident Evil is a multidimensional, multimedia universe. The essays written for this volume will focus on this particular zombie manifestation and its significance in popular culture, cover a wide r

In Christianity and Education in Modern China, Wong Man Kong, George Kam Wah Mak, and other contributors demonstrate how Christianity served as a driving force in the development of modern education in China. Each of the chapters offers new insights into Christian involvement in different issues concerning education in modern China. The contributors examine how Christian missionaries and Chinese Christian educators interacted with China’s social, cultural, and political contexts. Also explored are the Christian legacies of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan, as well as how the spirit of Christian higher education in modern China has been carried on in Asia. This volume suggests that Western missionary and Chinese Christian perspectives of higher education were complementary with each other in modern China.

Heritage and History in the China–Australia Migration Corridor traces the material and social legacy of migration from China to Australia from the 1840s until the present day. The volume offers a multidimensional examination of the material footprint of migration as it exists in the migration corridor stretching between Zhongshan county in south China and Australia. Spanning the fields of heritage studies, migration studies, and Chinese diaspora history, Denis Byrne, Ien Ang, Phillip Mar, and other contributors foreground a transnational approach to the heritage of migration, one that takes account of the flows of people, ideas, objects, and money that circulate through migration corridors, forming intricate ongoing bonds between those who migrated to Australia and their home villages in China.

Modern Art Explorer is a witty and brilliantly illustrated introduction to modern art for children that takes readers undercover to discover the stories behind thirty famous artworks from the Centre Pompidou's collection in Paris. By going behind the scenes and turning each artwork inside out, young readers will see that artworks aren’t remote monuments but real things that are shaped into being by ideas, inspirations, human lives, world events and the materials artists use. Children will be entertained and intrigued by a variety of engagingly specific details and buoyed by their ability to understand what these works of art are all about. Award-winning illustrator Serge Bloch’s cheeky, comic and energetic illustrations serve to illuminate the information and the ideas in each artwork. The thirty featured artworks themselves represent the work of a diverse range of modern and contemporary artists from one of the world’s most celebrated modern art museums. Modern art has never seemed so

A classic children’s story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine. The Modern Classics edition features new illustrations and bonus material. Bill Simpson wakes up t

Modern statistical methods allow the analyst to fit and assess models as well as to undertake supervised or unsupervised learning to extract information. Contemporary data science requires tight integ

A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from one of this generation’s most popular and sharpest comedic voicesAt some point, every one of us emb

Simple accessible techniques to bring modern Druidry to the general populace.

Using modern technology and traditional search techniques to solve mysteries including the missing female pharaoh Hatshepsut, the lost city of Ubar, and the location of explorer Sir John Franklin.

Originally published in 1947, The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism has since served as the manifesto of evangelical Christians serious about bringing the fundamentals of the Christian faith

More heartwarming and humorous adventures await in the fourth book of this graphic novel series that is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets!Summer break is just around the corner, and the PAWS team is gearing up for a busy season full of dog-walking, travel, and fun! Gabby’s got a packed schedule with about a hundred different camps plus playing host to her mysterious cousin visiting from out of town. Meanwhile Mindy is headed to her dad’s house for a month-long stay. With so much going on, the girls are looking forward to scaling back and taking it easy this summer. . . with one exception.When the opportunity to cat-sit two new fur babies arises, Hazel jumps at the chance. Their new client’s house is even wheelchair accessible! But when everyone’s hectic summer plans mean she would have to take on the job alone, Hazel knows her overprotective mother would never approve. On the other hand, managing a side business all on her own could prove that she is much more capable than her mom might t

A teen social media star learns he can't control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen's Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York. Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he's no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love. So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can't help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it's not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia--much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi. But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too?

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you - from dates to duels, manners to matters of the heart. You'll soon find yourself the catch of the season.Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip sheets and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society.Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more - the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.

The crisis of masculinity surfaced and converged with the crisis of the nation in the late Qing, after the doors of China were forced open by Opium Wars. The power of physical aggression increasingly overshadowed literary attainments and became a new imperative of male honor in the late Qing and early Republican China. Afflicted with anxiety and indignation about their increasingly effeminate image as perceived by Western colonial powers, Chinese intellectuals strategically distanced themselves from the old literati and reassessed their positions vis-à-vis violence. In Mastery of Words and Swords: Negotiating Intellectual Masculinities in Modern China, 1890s–1930s, Jun Lei explores the formation and evolution of modern Chinese intellectual masculinities as constituted in racial, gender, and class discourses mediated by the West and Japan. This book brings to light a new area of interest in the “Man Question” within gender studies in which women have typically been the focus. To fully r

In the West, love occupies center stage in the modern age, whether in art, intellectual life, or the economic life. We may observe a similar development in China, on its own impetus, which has resulted in this characteristic of modernity—this feature of modern life has been securely and unambiguously established, not the least facilitated by the thriving of literature about qing, whether in traditional or modern forms.Qiancheng Li concentrates on the nuances of a similar trend manifested in the Chinese context. The emphasis is on critical readings of the texts that have shaped this trend, including important Ming- and Qing-dynasty works of drama, Buddhist texts and other religious/philosophical works, in all their subtlety and evocative power.

This is a translation of Ernst Troeltsch's classic study of Christianity, and Protestantism in particular, in relation to the development of European modernity. He first relates the modern world to ea

The Caldecott Honor book and modern classic now in boardbook format. Finally!Nearly twenty years ago, Ed Young translated the ancient parable of the seven blind men and the elephant into a modern children's classic, one as simple as it is profound. A lesson in colors, numbers, the days of the week and most important, knowledge, this beautifully illustrated book has stood the test of time and continues to entertain and teach. Now in board book format, even the youngest children can experience the beauty and wisdom.

An in-depth look at today’s most pressing business issues through the eyes of Peter Drucker—the father of modern management “Channeling Peter Drucker to tackle some of this century’s most difficult to

Negotiating Religion in Modern China traces the history of the Chinese state's relationship with religion from 1900 to 1937. The revolutionary regime condemned religious practice in the early twentiet

本書是一本結合理論與實作的繩索接合全指南，由兩位長年深耕海事繩索工藝的專家共同撰寫。內容從現代合成繩到鋼索，系統性介紹各種接合、包紮與收尾技巧，並依材料與結構差異，提供清楚的操作說明。書中不僅詳解三股繩、雙編繩、八股繩與十二股繩的接合方式，也收錄多項實用專案，如防撞護舷、貨網與傳統裝飾繩作。章節編排清楚，兼顧安全性與耐用度，是船舶工作者、繩索工藝愛好者與專業技師可靠的實務參考。The only reference devoted entirely to splicing today’s ropesThe Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter, including modern cordage such as Spectra; mainstream rope materials such as Dacron and nylon; and wire and rope-to-wire splices. Covers all the standard rope constructions using Dacron and nylon, including solid braid, double braid, parallel core, plaited, and three-strand Explains how to splice wire for sailboat shrouds and halyards Shows how to make a broad range of useful onboard projects--and several that will find uses around the home as well, including dog collars, netting, rope railings, and lanyard

A classic of modern gross scholarship.

In today’s fast-evolving corporate landscape, business must pivot toward hyper-realistic ecosystems of cross-functional alignment. This book breaks down across diversified silos, empowering to harmonize granular data-driven strategies with macro-level agility.現此時 公司組態快速變遷 運轉跨功能生態 校準超現實趨勢冊 多元化分析後 再融合 細分資訊築堤 宏觀敏捷 指向策略Drawing on real-world case studies from some of the world’s most adaptable enterprises, this guide unpacks the synergetic potential of integrative scaling, leveraging tactical holism to engineer exponential ROI, Whether you’re leading a Fortune 500 company or a burgeoning startup unlocking the Quantum Paradiams of synergistic growth with transform the way you approach operational fluidity and narrative-driven innovation.研析 世界上適應性較佳公司真實案例 冊 開啟整合規模之協同潛力 依戰術整體性 循工程指數型收益為目標 勿論 你是初學者或領導財富500公司意識 量子範例 改變後同步成長 論述 啟發創新 具流動性步進樣態The future of scalable success begins with unlocking the endless potential of value-forward transcendence. Don’t miss the opportunity to align your strategy w

本書是一則節奏明快、幽默十足的現代童話。故事中的小熊只想安靜地讀他剛拿到的新書，卻從早到晚不停有人敲門——熟悉的童話角色一個接一個登場，只為了討一碗香噴噴的粥。門鈴聲此起彼落，耐心也逐漸被消磨殆盡。當最不受歡迎的角色現身，小熊終於得想個辦法，替自己找回片刻清靜。本書由 Laura Mucha 與插畫家 Marc Boutavant 攜手創作，以重複句型與誇張情境帶出閱讀的樂趣與解決問題的巧思。畫面細節豐富，笑點自然流露，是一本能讓孩子與大人一同會心一笑的圖畫書。Porridge Please!A laugh-out-loud, modern fairy tale featuring all our favourite characters and one little bear who just wants the hullabaloo to stop so he can read his book in peace!All day long, fairy tale characters have been knocking on Bear's door. They all want his scrumptious porridge. But Bear just wants to read his brand new book.Knock, knock, knock! Porridge, please!Who’s at the door now? No, no, no… not the Big Bothersome Wolf!A riotously funny modern fairy tale by award-winning Laura Mucha and Marc Boutavant about problem solving, the love of books … and porridge!

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DeepSeek 是一種基於 Transformer 架構的生成式 AI(Artificial Intelligence)大模型，融合了MoE 架構、混合精度訓練、分布式優化等先進技術，具備強大的文本生成、多模態處理和任務定制化能力。本書系統性地介紹了開源大模型 DeepSeek-V3 的核心技術及其在實際開發中的深度應用。全書分三部分共12章，涵蓋理論解析、技術實現和應用實踐。第一部分從理論入手，詳細解析了Transformer 與注意力機制、DeepSeek-V3 的核心架構與訓練技術等內容，並探討了 Scaling Laws 及其在模型優化中的應用。第二部分聚焦於大模型初步體驗、開放平臺與API 開發、對話生成與代碼補全的實現，以及函數回調與緩存優化(Visual Studio Code)，幫助讀者快速掌握關鍵技術的基礎理論和落地實踐。第三部分則通過實際案例剖析DeepSeek在Chat類客戶端、智能 AI 助理、VS Code編程插件等多領域中的實用集成開發，展示了開源大模型技術在工業與商業場景中的全面應用。本書通過深度講解與實用案例相結合的方式，幫助讀者理解 DeepSeek 大模型從原理到開發的完整流程，學習新技術的實現方法與優化策略，全面提升在大模型領域的理論素養與開發能力。本書適合生成式 AI 技術研究者、軟件開發工程師、數據科學家，以及希望快速掌握大模型技術並將其應用於實際場景的 AI 技術愛好者和高校師生閱讀。

This book offers a fresh English interpretation of the ancient channels in Chinese medicine, drawing from some of its most authoritative historical texts. It focuses on the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon (Huáng Dì Nèi Jīng), written between 200–300 BCE and widely regarded as the cornerstone of modern Chinese medicine. By examining this revered text, the book provides a unique perspective on how the channels were originally conceptualized and how they have evolved over time. In addition to exploring the channels outlined in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, the book offers a comparative analysis of ancient and modern interpretations, illuminating their continuity and transformation. It brings the earliest documented descriptions of these channels to life, offering readers a rare glimpse into the roots of Chinese medical theory. The book provides an in-depth examination of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, moving beyond their brief mentions in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. Thr

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple New Edition is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, and the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

Wanda's a star! Or at least she thinks she is . . .In this modern-day fable in graphic novel form, Wanda calls her brother and sister her “fans,” keeps up with all the celebrity news, and never ever misses a chance to share a selfie. She’s ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is but all people are interested in is...her floppy dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame, fandom, and social media where friendship and family triumph.

The bestselling, New York Times Top 10 Best Illustrated title, Yummy!, now available as new stunning picture book editions."Where are you going, Little Red Riding Hood?" asked the wolf. The old man pulled and pulled the enormous turnip… Multi-award-winning author Lucy Cousins retells three of her favourite fairy tales in spare, bold language and brilliant, vibrant pictures. The famous characters in Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Enormous Turnip are given new life and a sprinkle of modern magic.

The latest volume of this educational graphic novel series takes readers on a journey to meet the gladiators of Ancient Rome!Join modern-day kids Annie and Nico as they learn about the infamous Roman warriors in this educational and entertaining middle grade graphic novel – perfect for reluctant readers!