Pattern Classification Using Ensemble Methods

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. John Wong Chung brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Mler-Weiss Disease. Top experts outline the epidemiology, classification systems, and nonoperative and operative treatments (including minimally invasive surgery options) so that foot and ankle surgeons may better identify and treat patients with this complex disease.Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including clinical features and differential diagnosis of Mler-Weiss disease; classification systems in Mler-Weiss disease; nonoperative treatment of Mler-Weiss disease; minimally invasive surgery in Mler-Weiss disease; future directions in Mler-Weiss disease; and moreProvides in-depth clinical reviews on Mler-Weiss disease, offering actionable insights for clinical practicePresents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and pr

Prevailing classification systems backed by the American Psychiatric Association (DSM) and World Health Organization (ICD) generally assume that mental health conditions are best represented by discrete entities that are qualitatively distinct from one another and from mental health. These diagnostic categories, such as major depression, antisocial personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, are ubiquitous in research, clinical, training, legal, and public health contexts. Yet they are out of sync with a vast quantity of scientific data on the presentation, causes, and treatments of psychopathology. Empirically speaking, categorical diagnoses tend to be unreliable (over time and across reporters), have fuzzy boundaries with one another and mental health, do not capture many clinical presentations encountered in routine practice, and lack distinctive causes and recommended treatments. Dimensional perspectives recognize the same signs and symptoms as categorical rubrics, but

An introductory review of electric energy using examples, numerical calculations and theory to describe the basic elements of the field. Coverage includes electric infrastructure, the grid, system operations, renewable energy, alternating current circuits, three-phase power, power electronics, blackouts and future power systems.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Simply keeping the mind clear and calm was, for many post-Tang Daoists, the path to eternal life and freedom. Through sheer serenity, practitioners believed they could attain immunity to hunger, eliminate sexual function, suspend breath and pulse, engage in astral travel, and command spirits and natural forces.In his meticulously researched study, Stephen Eskildsen examines how this perspective informed Daoist internal alchemists after the Tang dynasty (618–907), including prominent representatives of the Quanzhen tradition in the north and the Nanzong in the south. Drawing on a wide array of textual sources, he analyzes the teachings of figures like Qiu Chuji (1143–1227), Yin Zhiping (1169–1251), Zhang Boduan (ca. 984–1082), Bai Yuchan (1194– 1229), Li Daochun (fl. 1288–1292), Yu Yan (ca. 1253–1314), and Wu Shouyang (1574–after 1641), among others. These adepts emphasized passive, straightforward methods that they believed gave rise to spontaneous psychic, sensory, and physiological p

Logical Positivism: An American History tells the remarkable story of a group of European philosophers and scientists who fled fascism and reshaped American philosophy. Drawing on extensive archival materials, it traces the conflicted reception of their ideas-- once hailed as a model of scientific clarity and yet condemned as a sterile and reductive approach to philosophy. Rather than treating logical positivism as a purely European export, this book argues that it was a product of transatlantic exchange. It reconstructs the rise of an American network of scientists and philosophers whose ideas were defined by twentieth-century revolutions in logic and modern physics; and it shows how their encounters with European 幦igr廥 helped shape a new 'analytic' style of philosophy that has dominated the field ever since. Combining narrative reconstruction with innovative digital humanities methods, this book illuminates the intellectual, institutional, and cultural conditions that enabled logical

China’s remarkable journey from poverty to becoming the world’s second-largest economic power is marked by extraordinary urban growth and consumption capacity of its urban population. Central to this development fervor are multifunctional commercial complexes and shopping malls, now key features of modern urban districts. The concept of shopping malls, originally introduced to China by American architects in the 1980s, has since flourished on an even larger scale than their American counterparts.This book delves into the origins of shopping mall development in the United States after World War II, tracing how American architects exported this building type into China’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, particularly in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kunming, and Guangzhou. Using primary sources, statistical analyses, and illustrated case studies, the book explores the evolution of shopping malls as a consequence of China’s profound economic, social, and cultural change over the past four

This open access book examines the role played by international, regional, and national legal frameworks in holding corporations operating in the natural resource sector accountable for human rights violations in the Global South. Influential scholars from across the world address pressing issues concerning the integration of business and human rights standards for better governance of natural resources. They focus particularly on extractive and multinational companies in the Global South and their role in the transition to net zero societies.The book also examines legal mechanisms for corporate accountability under international, human rights and transnational law, using case studies from selected countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The book reviews proposals for an enforceable legal framework to hold corporations accountable for human rights abuses and environmental damage. It considers initiatives such as the OECD Guidelines on Multinational Enterprises, the UN Guiding

Discover how to identify flowers, where to find them, and other details about more than 100 flowers from around the world. Compact in size yet brimming with information, An Anthology of Flowers explores a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic favorites. Learn to easily identify different species using detailed annotations, vivid illustrations, and unique descriptions of each flower. Featuring colorful photographs and vibrant illustrations, this book is a treasure trove for budding botanists, nature enthusiasts, and curious readers seeking an informative flower identification book. Whether you're out exploring or flipping through its pages at home, An Anthology of Flowers is sure to bring the natural world to life.