Pattern Classification Using Ensemble Methods

This is the enigmatic story of a biological riddle that confounded scientists for nearly ninety years, challenging theories of creationism, evolution, and classification of species along the way. Secr

In his first book, acclaimed interior designer Jay Jeffers displays the sophisticated yet playful spirit of his work. Jay Jeffers is known for his fearless and inventive use of color and pattern, his

"A huge success as a self-published ebook, Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle is the bible of fat loss that will allow any reader to get his or her dream body. Tom Venuto has created a program using the se

Marsha Linehan tells the story of her journey from suicidal teenager to world-renowned developer of the life-saving behavioral therapy DBT, using her own struggle to develop life skills for others.Gro

True stories about people who triumphed over seemingly impossible medical diagnoses using untraditional, inventive therapies and perseverance—and about what scientists are discovering on the psycho

An international yoga teacher, meditation expert, and health and wellness expert, Tiffany Cruikshank shows readers a whole new way to lighten up: using meditation to explore what's weighing them down

Haylie Pomroy, celebrated nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author ofThe Fast Metabolism Diet shares a prescription for total health based on decades of work using food as metabolic medicin

LEARN TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Zany illustrations, funny animal stories, and teacher-approved learning methods come together in this collection of 10 story booklets for young readers to enjoy.Which b

START LEARNING TO READ WHILE HAVING FUN! Zany illustrations, funny animal stories, and teacher-approved learning methods come together in this collection of 8 story booklets, 1 activity booklet, and 3

This is the first book to be published on the treatment of the male and female reproductive conditions using reflexology. There are no other treatment protocols that have been written that allow pract

An intimate and vivid look inside Nina Simone's legendary life as a fiery singer, demanding mother, and tirelessly committed civil rights activist, told using previously buried material from the Netfl

Sourdough offers 101 luscious recipes using natural, made-from-scratch sourdough starter for more nutritious, tastier results—going well beyond bread into a wide range of other baked goods.Sarah Owens

The Value of Money celebrates the power of using monetary objects to explore history. This richly illustrated book features over 175 objects from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s

An interactive and imaginative way to experience the Star Trek universe using the magic of "Kling-on" pieces. Few television series have had as big an impact on popular culture as Ge

Dark Horse Comics brings you shocking tales of suspense! These stimulating stories have been digitally recolored--using Marie Severin's original palette as a guide--and feature art by all-star comic t

Did you know that most self-help programs that follow the standard success blueprint have a 97% failure rate? The truth is, the standard self-help mantra of tapping in to your willpower and using the

I’m interested in using the "real world" as a material and a force within my process. I like how these materials take some control away from me, allowing for a more uncertain future and yet a more fin

Bounded by Austin and San Antonio, Texas Hill Country is celebrated for its frontier history and natural beauty. Architects and interior designers build contemporary houses using local materials and d

A unique approach to the history of science using do-it-yourself experiments along with brief historical profiles to demonstrate how the ancient alchemists stumbled upon the science of chemistry.Be th

A stand-alone entry in the Shannara series finds Paxon Leah attempting to rescue his kidnapped sister using a seemingly insignificant family sword only to uncover a plot to overthrow the Druids, who r

Food and glass: a combination offering an authentically Venetian experience. Venetian cooking is fundamentally a simple cuisine because of the basic ingredients and methods of preparation and the tim

The pastry chef from New York City's famous Colicchio & Sons reveals easy methods for preparing homemade doughnuts, sharing more than 50 photographed recipes for a variety of beignets, churros and

"Combining a wealth of tips and 75 recipes for all-natural beauty aids, using nothing but pure ingredients direct from Mother Nature, with a philosophical approach to beauty as the foremost purpose of

Plum Bistro, Seattle's wildly popular vegan restaurant, is known for its delicious and innovative vegan recipes using local ingredients. Sure to please both vegans and meat-eaters, this cookbook featu

A lively retelling of the history of tennis, using never-before-published photographs and rare memorabilia. For all fans of tennis, this lavish edition features all the highlights of the game as it d

An interactive and imaginative way to experience the Star Trek universe using the magic of "Kling-on" pieces. Few television series have had as big an impact on popular culture as Gene Roddenberry’s S

Millions of people love Ina Garten because she writes recipes that make home cooks look great; family and friends shower them with praise and yet the dishes couldn’t be simpler to prepare using ingred

Redefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. Originating at the crossroads of art, design, popular cu

Whether fighting for the environment, human rights, education, health, or cultural preservation, a new generation of activist grandmothers across the world are using their strength, wisdom, and hearts

WHEN NOAH AND RAE BERNAMOFF OPENED MILE END, their tiny Brooklyn restaurant, they had a mission: to share the classic Jewish comfort food of their childhood. Using their grandmothers’ recipes as a sta

The Little Book of Talent is a manual for building a faster brain and a better you. It is an easy-to-use handbook of scientifically proven, field-tested methods to improve skills—your skills, your kid

This fine art book with a design twist identifies, decodes, and explains symbols hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, using die-cut windows to enhance the experience of truly appreciating each masterp

"We may take Full of Grace as a personal guidebook. Using a conversational tone, Judith Dupre brings together art, quotations, religious history, and secular references to show how the courage and be

A vast collection of colorful, vivid, and picturesque patterns. This book presents remarkable graphic designs using impressive contemporary patterns: flowers, plants, geometric shapes, waves, dots and

Using what appears to be conceived of as an irreverent tone, movie adaptation author Ryan repackages the worst forms of academic Orientalism for a general audience in order to paint a picture of the e

Using both canonical and noncanonical primary texts, Ludemann (history and literature of early Christianity, U. of Gottingen) presents evidence that the resurrection was not a historical event and arg

The three most powerful ultratraditionalist movements in the Catholic Church are engaging in mysterious initiation ceremonies, using brainwashing techniques involving ego destruction, moral and spirit

Contrasts the theories, methods, and results of transpersonal psychotherapy with rational emotive therapy

An introduction to 1,400 years of Islamic art and culture as seen through the stunning and diverse masterpieces of the new Aga Khan Museum. Opening in 2014 in Toronto, the Aga Khan Museum will be a sh

A young poet tells the unforgettable story of his harrowing migration from El Salvador to the United States at the age of nine in this moving, page-turning memoir hailed as "the mythic journey of our era" (Sandra Cisneros)Trip. My parents started using that word about a year ago―“one day, you’ll take a trip to be with us. Like an adventure.” Javier’s adventure is a three-thousand-mile journey from his small town in El Salvador, through Guatemala and Mexico, and across the U.S. border. He will leave behind his beloved aunt and grandparents to reunite with a mother who left four years ago and a father he barely remembers. Traveling alone except for a group of strangers and a "coyote" hired to lead them to safety, Javier’s trip is supposed to last two short weeks.At nine years old, all Javier can imagine is rushing into his parents’ arms, snuggling in bed between them, and living under the same roof again. He cannot foresee the perilous boat trips, relentless desert treks, pointed guns,