Pattern Classification Using Ensemble Methods

The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for more than 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine separate modules, explaining all of the key ideas of history's greatest thinkers--from Plato and Descartes to de Beauvoir and Nietzsche--and how they still resonate today. Perfect for complete beginners, Philosophy: A Complete Course untangles complex concepts using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, thought experiments, summaries of key works, and practical exercises to assess what you have learned. The book's innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas like existentialism, empiricism, and dualism, making them easier than ever to understand. Whether you are studying philosophy, expanding your knowledge, or simply exploring life's bigges

These two books cover the most significant recent advances in oncological molecular imaging, from methods and preclinical research to clinical practice. The first book is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on standardized and emerging technologies, as well as probe designs for various imaging modalities, including advanced X-ray imaging, CT, MRI, SPECT, total body PET, ultrasound, optical imaging, optoacoustic imaging, and probes for these modalities. The section also covers artificial intelligence in radiomics. The second section focuses on preclinical applications, including advanced microscopy in animal imaging. The second book presents various clinical applications of molecular imaging and related imaging features. The first section of the second book discusses the crucial, emerging role of molecular imaging in planning and monitoring oncological therapies and future challenges and prospects in multimodality imaging. The second section discusses radiotherapy appro

Full of T. Kingfisher’s signature dark magic, charming characters and sweet romance, Hemlock & Silver is a stunning dark retelling of Snow White. From the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author of Nettle & Bone and A Sorceress Comes to Call.AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind.‘A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic and a fantastic cat!’ – Sarah Beth Durst, author of The SpellshopHealer Anja regularly drinks poison.Not to die, but to save – seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow – but noth

Join Bluey and her friends in this fun story with six jigsaw pieces to play with!Bluey and her friends are having fun together. Follow the story, find Bluey's friends and then put together the jigsaw pieces to make a special picture.Join Bluey and her friends in this fun story with six jigsaw pieces to play with!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle BookBluey: A Big Pop-Up BookBluey: Puppets: Starring UniverseBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

This book is bursting with simple, yet satisfying things for little children to make using everyday and recycled materials. From fairy wands to superhero jet packs, and pebble pals to sock snowmen, there are over 60 irresistible activities to enjoy. Each one is clearly explained and illustrated and includes a photo of the finished project.

The New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Attorney offers a piercing expos?on the escalating threat of far-right politics--and a clear roadmap for saving our democracy. In The Fix, McQuade draws on her decades of experience as a federal prosecutor to reveal how systems of organized crime and political opportunism exploit the levers of power--using corruption, cruelty, and chaos as tools to dominate institutions and eliminate accountability. With clarity, precision, and moral force, she exposes the tactics of today's far-right MAGA system: information warfare, aggressive retribution, conformism enforced by fear, and pervasive dismantling of legal checks and balances necessary to defend the public interest and uphold justice. Weaving together courtroom stories, real-time political analysis, and cautionary lessons from history and democratic backsliding abroad, McQuade makes the case that the threats we face are not future possibilities--they're already here. Yet The Fix is no

The scientific study of consciousness features a vast array of conflicting theories, but cross-disciplinary exchange between researchers from different camps is not always prevalent. This book seeks to address these complexities by providing a thorough introduction to the field while remaining accessible to those new to the topic. By exploring empirical methods, surveying a variety of competing theories, and outlining challenges for current approaches, it equips readers with the tools to evaluate existing theories. It also showcases contributions from the originators and leading proponents of today's most influential theories, providing unparalleled depth and clarity into diverse theoretical perspectives. Offering a thorough overview of scientific consciousness studies, this book presents new perspectives on a topic that has long puzzled scientists and philosophers alike.

The goal of Managerial Accounting is to acquaint students of business with the fundamental tools of managerial decision making and provide a context for understanding and reacting to the dramatic ways in which business is changing. The emphasis throughout the text is on using accounting information to help manage an organization while explaining concepts in a way that students can relate to. They should not only be able to produce accounting information but also understand how managers are likely to use and react to the information in a range of businesses.

Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. Crack the case in #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games Jennifer Lynn Barnes' romantic crime series. This gorgeous Deluxe Limited Edition is available while supplies last--featuring breathtakingly beautiful designed edges, a special case, endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even with the team's unique profiling talents, these murders seem baffling: unlike many serial killers, this one uses different methods every time. All of the victims were killed in public, yet the killer does not show up on any security feed. And each victim has a string of numbers tattooed on their wrist. Hidden in the numbers is a code--and the closer the Naturals come to unraveling the mystery, the more perilous the case becomes. Meanwhile, Cassie is dealing with an equally dangerous and much more painful mystery. For the first time in year

Visit Grandad with Bluey and Bingo!Bluey and Bingo are visiting Grandad but instead of resting like he’s supposed to, he takes them on adventure into the bush. They run, hide and even canoe to escape a worried Mum. Can Mum catch them?“Aren’t you meant to be resting, Grandad?”“You have to catch me first!”Join the chase in this brilliant board book!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: The WeekendBluey: Hide and SeekBluey: Granny MobileBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

Create amazing amigurumi of some of the most iconic and beloved characters, creatures, and items from video game history--from Street Fighter's Ryu and Final Fantasy's Chocobo to Super Mario Kart Racing's Spiny Shell and Poppy Playtime's Huggy Wuggy! Gamer for Life: Video Game Amigurumi is filled with 20 patterns for projects to celebrate your love of gaming or make that perfect gift for the gamer in your life! Every detail is carefully tailored to give crafters of any skill level a frustration-free, start-to-finish experience. Each pattern is artfully photographed and accompanied by detailed instructions and easy-to-understand charts and schematics. A MUST-HAVE FOR GAMERS: Featuring adorable designs for the most famous and beloved video game characters, creatures, and items, this book is perfect for every crafter. Display them with your favorite video game gear or trade them with friends! STUNNING PHOTOS: Beautiful, full-color photos of finished designs inspire readers to start croche

Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, this delightful activity book is full of easy but fun nature things to draw, paint and craft - as well as some simple picture puzzles.From sweet pebble mice to fluffy pinecone owls to twiggy hedgehogs, you're sure to find something for everyone - and gathering the natural materials is a great excuse to get outside. Rainy day? Use the rain to make colourful raindrop art! A lovely way to spend time together and keep kids busy, without a screen in sight!- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Domesticated uses novel archaeological methods to rewrite the narrative of the rise of social complexity in the western and eastern Eurasian steppe. Through the study of ancient proteins, DNA, and isotopes, as well as traditional archaeology, Alicia R. Ventresca-Miller tracks the adoption of domesticated animals and plants to show how cultivated species transformed societies during the eras preceding the Silk Road networks. Economies in this region shifted from hunting and gathering to the use of ruminant livestock, horse dairying and riding, and finally to the cultivation of grains, marking major thresholds in human history. Ventresca-Miller proposes a model for how this happened--from the initial introduction of the animal or plant to their acceptance, solidification, an

Using all five senses and a dash of imagination, the ordinary walk back from school becomes a super-sized adventure!Normally Zarah and her brother are collected from school by their dad, who rushes them home taking every shortcut. But today Uncle Jerome is collecting them, and he takes 'The long way home'. Reluctant to go further than necessary at first, the children are soon caught up in amazing adventures, due to their uncle's sense of fun and imagination.

Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Chemistry is the perfect introduction for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge.This book covers the core concepts of chemistry in a fresh and accessible way – from the structure of an atom and the 118 elements of the periodic table, to combustion and explosive reactions. Using simple diagrams and precise explanations, each pared-back entry explains concepts clearly and concisely.Whether you are studying chemistry at school or college, or simply want a jargon-free overview of the subject, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics of chemistry quickly and easily.

Boost your reading skills with Marvel’s Avengers on their world-saving journey in this fun-filled Level 3 reader, carefully levelled to help children progress in their reading ability.Join the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as they battle villains and protect the world – and power up your reading skills at the same time!Packed with fun facts, exciting colour images, simple vocabulary and a fun quiz, this Level 3 reader will engage young Marvel Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:*Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.*Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills.*Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including Super Heroes and other pop culture icons.*Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature,

Thermochemical Surface Engineering of Steels, Second Edition presents up to date information on a range of techniques and their applications. This edition expands upon the material presented in the first edition, now including a discussion of high temperature process for stainless steels as well as a new chapter on solution nitriding, as well as fully updating the current materials. The book is comprised of five parts, which take the reader from theory through to application. Part 1 presents foundational information regarding Thermodynamics; Part 2 discusses the requirements for improved fatigue resistance for materials exposed to thermochemical treatments. Parts 3 looks at nitriding, nitrocarburizing and carburizing, followed by a look at specific low temperature carburizing and nitriding; The book concludes with a discussion of various thermochemical surface engineering methods.

Human Resource Management introduces you to the daily tools and skills you'll need to function as successful managers, in both HR and business in general. Using a practical approach, the text explores the evolution of the field, highlighting the introduction of revolutionary new technologies and social media platforms.With a heavy focus on emerging industry trends and the positive impacts of technology on HR, the 17th Edition prepares you with everything you need to be effective managers and HR personnel in the 21st century.

Business Statistics: Communicating with Numbers takes a comprehensive and contemporary approach that aims to bridge the gap between how statistics is taught and applied in the business world. This title not only prepares students in basic statistics but also gets them excited about further exploration of data analytics. The authors emphasize communicating with numbers rather than number crunching, through relatable case studies with relevant statistical methods and takeaways. This title incorporates timely examples from various fields, reinforces core features from previous editions, uses Excel and R to analyze data and solve problems, and includes new improvements, such as a revised chapter on data visualization, an exclusive chapter on logistic regression, and digital enhancements such as a big data capstone project with algorithmic exercises that span across multiple chapters.