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Across So Many Seas
by Ruth BeharNEWBERY HONOR WINNERSYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD HONOR WINNER "As lyrical as it is epic, Across So Many Seas reminds us that while the past may be another country, it's also a living, breathing song of sadness and joy that helps define who we are." --Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee Spanning over 500 years, Pura Belpré Award winner Ruth Behar's epic novel tells the stories of four girls from different generations of a Jewish family, many of them forced to leave their country and start a new life.In 1492, during the Spanish Inquisition, Benvenida and her family are banished from Spain for being Jewish, and must flee the country or be killed. They journey by foot and by sea, eventually settling in Istanbul.Over four centuries later, in 1923, shortly after the Turkish war of independence, Reina&’s father disowns her for a small act of disobedience. He ships her away to live with an aunt in Cuba, to be wed in an arranged marriage when she turns fifteen.In 1961, Reina&’s daughter, Alegra, is proud to be a brigadista, teaching literacy in the countryside for Fidel Castro. But soon Castro&’s crackdowns force her to flee to Miami all alone, leaving her parents behind.Finally, in 2003, Alegra&’s daughter, Paloma, is fascinated by all the journeys that had to happen before she could be born. A keeper of memories, she&’s thrilled by the opportunity to learn more about her heritage on a family trip to Spain, where she makes a momentous discovery.Though many years and many seas separate these girls, they are united by a love of music and poetry, a desire to belong and to matter, a passion for learning, and their longing for a home where all are welcome. And each is lucky to stand on the shoulders of their courageous ancestors.
Where Is Yellowstone? (Where Is?)
by Sarah Fabiny Who HQWhich famous national park features a geyser that shoots water 185 feet into the air and thousands of American bison? Journey into the history of Yellowstone and its famous wildlife, canyons, rivers, forests, and more in this illustrated book for young readers! From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders and features a fold-out map!Established in 1857 as the first national park in the United States, Yellowstone has been drawing visitors to its beautiful landscape for over 150 years. Before it became a national park, the region was home to Native Americans for over 11,000 years, including the Shoshone, Lakota, Crow, Blackfoot, Flathead, Bannok, and Nez Perce tribes. Today, tourists come to the park from all over the world to camp and to visit the famous Old Faithful geyser and the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest super volcano in North America. The many animals that live in Yellowstone include bison, black and grizzly bears, elk, wolves, and more than three hundred species of birds. Yellowstone is so large that it has land in three different states -- Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Learn the rich history of one of America's most beloved national parks in this book perfect for young explorers.
The Legacies
by Jessica Goodman"Our new favorite thriller." – COSMOPOLITAN A glitzy YA thriller set in New York City elite social circles, filled with backstabbing and blackmail, twisty secrets, and a dead body, from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Goodman.Perfect for fans of Euphoria, Holly Jackson, and Jessica Knoll.An invitation for membership to the exclusive Legacy Club in New York City is more than an honor. It gives lifetime access to power and wealth beyond any prep school doors, as Legacy Club members always look out for their own. That is, after you make it through a rigorous week of events and the extravagant gala, the Legacy Ball.It&’s not surprising when Excelsior Prep seniors Bernie Kaplan, Isobel Rothcroft, and Skyler Hawkins are nominated as Legacies; their family pedigrees have assured their membership since birth—even if they're all keeping secrets that could destroy their reputations. But scholarship kid from Queens Tori Tasso is the surprise nominee no one saw coming. She&’s never fit in this world of designer bags, penthouse apartments, and million-dollar donations. So what did she do to secure her place?The evening of the Legacy Ball arrives, and everyone expects a night of luxury and excess, haute couture, and plenty of hushed gossip.No one expects their secrets to come out.Or for someone to die trying to keep them hidden.
Eagle Strike (Alex Rider #4)
by Anthony HorowitzAlex Rider is now an IMDb TV/Amazon Original Series!Alex Rider is an orphan turned teen superspy who's saving the world one mission at a time—from #1 New York Times bestselling author! Sir Damian Cray is a philanthropist, peace activist, and the world's most famous pop star. But still it's not enough. He needs more if he is to save the world. Trouble is, only Alex Rider recognizes that it's the world that needs saving from Sir Damian Cray. Underneath the luster of glamour and fame lies a twisted mind, ready to sacrifice the world for his beliefs. But in the past, Alex has always had the backing of the government. This time, he's on his own. Can one teenager convince the world that the most popular man on earth is a madman bent on destruction--before time runs out?
Change of Heart
by Falon BallardA workaholic is faced with striving for the one goal she never wanted: love.Campbell Andrews despises exactly three things in life: incompetence, tardiness, and love stories. Making partner at her law firm at thirty-four, she has no time for anything or anyone else. And certainly no respect for those who choose love over work. That is, until she wakes up in Heart Springs—her own personal hell.The good news? She&’s not dead. She&’s been magically transported to a small town straight out of the Hallmark channel, complete with a meddling mayor, seasonal festivals, and friendly townsfolk. Cam can&’t stand it, but in order to make it back to her real life, she has to fulfill three tasks . . . foremost among them, experience true love. It seems impossible. But anything&’s possible with a change of heart.
Rachel Calof's Story: Jewish Homesteader on the Northern Plains
by Rachel Calof"Calof's [story] has the 'electricity' one occasionally finds in primary sources. It is powerful, shocking, and primitive, with the kind of appeal primary sources often attain without effort. . . . it is a strong addition to the literature of women's experience on the frontier." —Lillian SchlisselIn 1894, eighteen-year-old Rachel Bella Kahn travelled from Russia to the United States for an arranged marriage to Abraham Calof, an immigrant homesteader in North Dakota. Rachel Calof's Story combines her memoir of a hard pioneering life on the prairie with scholarly essays that provide historical and cultural background and show her narrative to be both unique and a representative western tale. Her narrative is riveting and candid, laced with humor and irony.The memoir, written by Rachel Bella Calof in 1936, recounts aspects of her childhood and teenage years in a Jewish community, (shtetl) in Russia, but focuses largely on her life between 1894 and 1904, when she and her husband carved out a life as homesteaders. She recalls her horror at the hardships of pioneer life—especially the crowding of many family members into the 12 x 14' dirt-floored shanties that were their first dwellings. "Of all the privations I knew as a homesteader," says Calof, "the lack of privacy was the hardest to bear." Money, food, and fuel were scarce, and during bitter winters, three Calof households—Abraham and Rachel with their growing children, along with his parents and a brother's family—would pool resources and live together (with livestock) in one shanty.Under harsh and primitive conditions, Rachel Bella Calof bore and raised nine children. The family withstood many dangers, including hailstorms that hammered wheat to the ground and flooded their home; droughts that reduced crops to dust; blinding snowstorms of plains winters. Through it all, however, Calof drew on a humor and resolve that is everywhere apparent in her narrative. Always striving to improve her living conditions, she made lamps from dried mud, scraps of rag, and butter; plastered the cracked wood walls of her home with clay; supplemented meagre supplies with prairie forage—wild mushrooms and garlic for a special supper, dry grass for a hot fire to bake bread. Never sentimental, Caolf's memoir is a vital historical and personal record.J. Sanford Rikoon elaborates on the history of Jewish settlement in the rural heartland and the great tide of immigration from the Russian Pale of Settlement and Eastern Europe from 1880–1910. Elizabeth Jameson examines how Calof "writes from the interior spaces of private life, and from that vantage point, reconfigures more familiar versions of the American West." Jameson also discusses how the Calofs adapted Jewish practices to the new contingencies of North Dakota, maintaining customs that represented the core of their Jewish identity, reconstructing their "Jewishness" in new circumstances.
Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin and Free
by Susan Peirce Thompson PhDA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBright Line Eating has helped thousands of people from over 75 countries lose all their excess weight and keep it off. Are you ready to join them?In this book, Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D. shares the groundbreaking weight-loss solution based on her highly acclaimed Bright Line Eating Boot Camps. Rooted in cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and biology, Bright Line Eating explains why people who are desperate to lose weight fail again and again:It&’s because the brain blocks weight loss.Bright Line Eating (BLE) is a simple approach designed to reverse that process. By working with four &“Bright Lines&” — clear, unambiguous, boundaries — Susan Peirce Thompson shows us how to heal our brain and shift it into a mode where it is ready to shed pounds, release cravings, and stop sabotaging our weight loss goals.Best of all, it is a program that understands that willpower cannot be relied on, and sets us up to be successful anyway.Through the lens of Susan&’s own moving story, and those of her Bright Lifers, you&’ll discover firsthand why traditional diet and exercise plans have failed in the past. You&’ll also learn about the role addictive susceptibility plays in your personal weight-loss journey, where cravings come from, how to rewire your brain so they disappear, and more. Susan guides you through the phases of Bright Line Eating —from weight loss to maintenance and beyond —and offers a dynamic food plan that will work for anyone, whether you&’re vegan, gluten-free, paleo, or none of the above.Bright Line Eating frees us from the obesity cycle and introduces a radical plan for sustainable weight loss. It&’s a game changer in a game that desperately needs changing.&“Bright Line Eating ushers in an end to cravings, an end to dieting, an end to that constant, exhausting, soul-sucking loop in your head about food and calories and pounds. . . . Living Happy, Thin, and Free is your birthright.&” — Susan Peirce Thompson
Machine Learning for Business Analytics: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Python
by Galit Shmueli Peter C. Bruce Nitin R. Patel Peter GedeckMachine Learning for Business Analytics: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Python is a comprehensive introduction to and an overview of the methods that underlie modern AI. This best-selling textbook covers both statistical and machine learning (AI) algorithms for prediction, classification, visualization, dimension reduction, rule mining, recommendations, clustering, text mining, experimentation, network analytics and generative AI. Along with hands-on exercises and real-life case studies, it also discusses managerial and ethical issues for responsible use of machine learning techniques. This is the second Python edition of Machine Learning for Business Analytics. This edition also includes: A new chapter on generative AI (large language models or LLMs, and image generation)An expanded chapter on deep learningA new chapter on experimental feedback techniques including A/B testing, uplift modeling, and reinforcement learningA new chapter on responsible data scienceUpdates and new material based on feedback from instructors teaching MBA, Masters in Business Analytics and related programs, undergraduate, diploma and executive courses, and from their studentsA full chapter of cases demonstrating applications for the machine learning techniquesEnd-of-chapter exercises with dataA companion website with more than two dozen data sets, and instructor materials including exercise solutions, slides, and case solutions This textbook is an ideal resource for upper-level undergraduate and graduate level courses in AI, data science, predictive analytics, and business analytics. It is also an excellent reference for analysts, researchers, and data science practitioners working with quantitative data in management, finance, marketing, operations management, information systems, computer science, and information technology.
Adaptive Tai Chi: An Accessible Practice for Empowering Body and Mind
by Zibin GuoA simple and inclusive Tai Chi program, completely modifiable with helpful illustrations, that empowers people of all physical abilities to experience the transformative qualities of this art. Includes sequences for standing/moving, stationary standing, seated, and wheelchair.In Tai Chi Chuan, the traditional Chinese martial and healing art, we learn to overcome challenges by empowering the mind and transforming the body. Adaptive Tai Chi offers an innovative approach that speaks to this powerful idea and makes Tai Chi accessible and beneficial to people with a range of physical conditions or ambulatory impairment.The slow, circular, flowing, and graceful movements of Tai Chi require little space and no equipment, making it an ideal practice for people with different physical abilities (it&’s been included in the Paralympics since 2008). Adaptive Tai Chi introduces readers to the culture, philosophy, and physiology of Tai Chi—and gives readers four completely illustrated practices, each modified for different physical abilities, including conventional standing/moving, stationary standing, seated, and wheelchair sequences.Along with the complete illustrated adaptive Tai Chi sequences, Guo includes notes and philosophical insights into each practice. The complete program offered in Adaptive Tai Chi allows everyone to access the profound benefits of Tai Chi practice.
The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life
by Dr. Ruth K. WestheimerNATIONAL BESTSELLER • In Dr. Ruth&’s final book, the iconic therapist offers an urgent guide to combating loneliness with 100 ways to increase connectivity right now, based on insights from her life story and her unparalleled career.&“Dr. Ruth&’s strategies are essential for building the kinds of bonds that will reduce loneliness and transform lives.&”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness ProjectWhen Surgeon General Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm that loneliness &“represents an urgent public health concern&”—exacerbated by social media overuse, the residual effects of the pandemic, and the lack of meaningful relationships—trusted therapist Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer knew that her unique perspective and expertise could help. Long beloved for breaking stigmas around sexual problems, Dr. Ruth made it her mission to help individuals break free from the bonds of hopelessness and isolation.We are social animals. We have a shared desire to connect and create lasting relationships with the people around us. But the heaviness of loneliness can make this feel impossible. Dr. Ruth, with Emmy Award–winning journalist Allison Gilbert and longtime collaborator Pierre Lehu, tackles the subject with compassion and her trademark no-nonsense approach. She provides practical and creative strategies for finding friends, community, and intimacy. And it&’s anchored by Dr. Ruth&’s own story, from the horrific loneliness of losing her family in the Holocaust to living in an orphanage to rebuilding her life in America and eventually becoming a world-renowned sex therapist.With 100 concrete and innovative opportunities that can be put to use immediately, The Joy of Connections isn&’t only an action-oriented guidebook on overcoming loneliness from one of the most well-respected therapists of our time; it&’s also the vital kick in the pants we all need in order to start seeking—and finding—deep and lasting human connections.
Artificial Wisdom: A Novel
by Thomas R. WeaverIn this propulsive near-future thriller, a journalist uncovers a plot that will upend the order of our world, involving a mysterious murder, a global political battle between a human politician and an AI, and the fight for survival in a climate-ravaged landscape.In 2050, investigative journalist Marcus Tully is still grieving the loss of his wife and unborn child in the deadly heatwave that struck the Persian Gulf ten years ago.Now, the world is both burning and drowning, and the decision has been taken to elect a global leader to steer humanity through the worsening climate apocalypse. The final two candidates are ex-US president Lockwood, and Solomon, an Artificial Intelligence.As election day races closer, Tully begins to unravel a conspiracy that goes to the highest level. Then Solomon&’s creator is murdered, and Tully is pulled in to find the culprit.As the two investigations intertwine in ways he could never have imagined and the world hurtles ever closer to the brink, Tully must find the truth, convince the world to face it and make impossible choices to secure the future of the species.But will humanity ultimately choose salvation over freedom, whatever the cost?
The Lost Story: A Novel
by Meg ShafferNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Inspired by C. S. Lewis&’s The Chronicles of Narnia, this wild and wondrous novel is a fairy tale for grown-ups who still knock on the back of wardrobes—just in case—from the author of The Wishing Game.&“This is the book you&’ve been waiting for.&”—Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Empire Falls and the North Bath TrilogyAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAs boys, best friends Jeremy Cox and Rafe Howell went missing in a vast West Virginia state forest, only to mysteriously reappear six months later with no explanation for where they&’d gone or how they&’d survived. Fifteen years after their miraculous homecoming, Rafe is a reclusive artist who still bears scars inside and out but has no memory of what happened during those months. Meanwhile, Jeremy has become a famed missing persons&’ investigator. With his uncanny abilities, he is the one person who can help vet tech Emilie Wendell find her sister, who vanished in the very same forest as Rafe and Jeremy.Jeremy alone knows the fantastical truth about the disappearances, for while the rest of the world was searching for them, the two missing boys were in a magical realm filled with impossible beauty and terrible danger. He believes it is there that they will find Emilie&’s sister. However, Jeremy has kept Rafe in the dark since their return for his own inscrutable reasons. But the time for burying secrets comes to an end as the quest for Emilie&’s sister begins. The former lost boys must confront their shared past, no matter how traumatic the memories. Alongside the headstrong Emilie, Rafe and Jeremy must return to the enchanted world they called home for six months—for only then can they get back everything and everyone they&’ve lost.
You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience
by Brené Brown Tarana BurkeNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience.Contributions by Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and moreNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MARIE CLAIRE AND BOOKRIOTIt started as a text between two friends.Tarana Burke, founder of the &‘me too.&’ Movement, texted researcher and writer Brené Brown to see if she was free to jump on a call. Brené assumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. They had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so Brené started scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang.But it was immediately clear to Brené that the conversation wasn&’t going to be about wallpaper. Tarana&’s hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, &“Brené, you know your work affected me so deeply, but as a Black woman, I&’ve sometimes had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. The core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder.&”Brené replied, &“I&’m so glad we&’re talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. How do you take the armor off in a country where you&’re not physically or emotionally safe?&”Long pause.&“That&’s why I&’m calling,&” said Tarana. &“What do you think about working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?&”There was no hesitation.Burke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing. Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognize and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life.
The Unclaimed: Abandonment and Hope in the City of Angels
by Stefan Timmermans Pamela Prickett&“A rare and compassionate look into the lives of Americans who go unclaimed when they die and those who dedicate their lives to burying them with dignity.&”—Matthew Desmond, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Poverty, by America&“A work of grace . . . Both cleareyed and disturbing, yet pulsing with empathy.&”—The New York Times (Editors&’ Choice)FINALIST FOR THE J. ANTHONY LUKAS BOOK PRIZE • ONE OF THE ATLANTIC&’S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • AN NPR AND BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEARFor centuries, people who died destitute or alone were buried in potters&’ fields—a Dickensian end that even the most hard-pressed families tried to avoid. Today, more and more relatives are abandoning their dead, leaving it to local governments to dispose of the bodies. Up to 150,000 Americans now go unclaimed each year. Who are they? Why are they being forgotten? And what is the meaning of life if your death doesn&’t matter to others?In this extraordinary work of narrative nonfiction, eight years in the making, sociologists Pamela Prickett and Stefan Timmermans uncover a hidden social world. They follow four individuals in Los Angeles, tracing the twisting, poignant paths that put each at risk of going unclaimed, and introducing us to the scene investigators, notification officers, and crematorium workers who care for them when no one else will.The Unclaimed lays bare the difficult truth that anyone can be abandoned. It forces us to confront a variety of social ills, from the fracturing of families and the loneliness of cities to the toll of rising inequality. But it is also filled with unexpected moments of tenderness. In Boyle Heights, a Mexican American neighborhood not far from the glitter of Hollywood, hundreds of strangers come together each year to mourn the deaths of people they never knew. These ceremonies, springing up across the country, reaffirm our shared humanity and help mend our frayed social fabric.Beautifully crafted and profoundly empathetic, The Unclaimed urges us to expand our circle of caring—in death and in life.
The Politics of Global Ocean Regions (Palgrave Studies in Maritime Politics and Security)
by Christian Bueger Rebecca Strating Elizabeth MendenhallThe oceans are not just vast expanses of blue, but dynamic political spaces shaped by complex regional dynamics. In this fascinating study, the authors advance a novel analytical framework for the study of the politics of global ocean regions. They shed new light on the complex interactions in ocean spaces such as the Arctic, Indo-Pacific or Indian Ocean. Written by leading experts in different ocean regions, the book demonstrates how important, yet diverse and complex regional maritime politics are. Its emphasis on the emergence, organization, and effects of global ocean regions provides a useful framework for guiding future research. The book will be essential reading for students and analysts interested in regionalism, the oceans, and the governance of global commons.
Recent Concepts in Minimal Access Surgery: Volume 2
by Deborshi Sharma Priya HazrahThe volume 2 of this book covers the recent developments in various aspects of this new branch of surgery. Minimal Access Surgery (laparoscopic and robotic surgery) has advanced tremendously in the last few years. This volume provides step-by-step descriptions accompanied by numerous helpful photographs and anatomical drawings. It also covers the controversies and gives a cumulative opinion on the recent advances in MAS including MAS in oncology. Further topics are based on system wise and all volumes have separate chapters on the different topics within the system. This volume fills the void of a manual in minimal access surgery which benefits all, including the students of fellowships MAS, Master of Surgery, DNB Surgery and also young faculty or any practitioner.
CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-003 (Sybex Study Guide)
by David Seidl Mike Chapple Robert ShimonskiPrepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam and improve your information security job performance with Sybex In the newly revised third edition of the CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide: Exam PT0-003, renowned information security professionals Mike Chapple, Rob Shimonski, and David Seidl deliver a comprehensive and up-to-date roadmap to succeeding on the challenging PenTest+ certification exam. Freshly updated to track the latest changes made to Exam PT0-003, the book will prepare you not just for the test, but for your first day at your first or next information security job. From penetration testing to vulnerability management and assessment, the authors cover every competency tested by the qualification exam. You'll also find: Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning environment, complete with hundreds of electronic flashcards and a searchable glossary of important terms Up-to-date info organized to track the newly updated PT0-003 PenTest+ certification exam Quick reference material and practice tests designed to help you prepare smarter and faster for the test Succeed on the PT0-003 exam the first time. Grab a copy of CompTIA PenTest+ Study Guide and walk into the test—or your new information security job—with confidence.
Digital Deception: How Public Access and False MFA Broke the Internet
by Christopher MurphyA critical examination of the foundational flaws that have led to the current cybersecurity crisis. This book takes a historical approach to understanding how short-term decision-making, driven by convenience and profit, compromised the long-term security of the internet. From the introduction of public access to secure networks to the widespread deception associated with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), this book uncovers the decisions, both intentional and negligent, that have allowed cybersecurity vulnerabilities to proliferate. Divided into well-structured chapters that trace the evolution of these issues, Digital Deception provides a clear and fact-based narrative that highlights where the system went wrong and why. It also shines a light on the complicity of various actors (vendors, auditors, corporate leaders, and even educational institutions) in perpetuating a broken system. More than just a critique, "Digital Deception" offers a path forward, rooted in real computer science, to restore trust and security in our digital world. The book is especially relevant now, as cyber threats continue to grow in scale and sophistication. The facts presented here are not only essential for cybersecurity professionals but also for corporate leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in the integrity of the digital economy. What You Will Learn: Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental flaw in cybersecurity, particularly the impact of public access to secure networks and the deception inherent in current MFA practices. Recognize how various actors, knowingly or unknowingly, have contributed to the current cybersecurity crisis. Implement real solutions with actionable strategies based on real computer science to address and correct these vulnerabilities, paving the way for a more secure digital future. A revolutionary concept of Direct User Interaction and Digital IDs, as opposed to more traditional cybersecurity approaches like Zero Trust or perimeter security. Who This Book Is for: This book is primarily written for cybersecurity professionals, corporate leaders, lawyers and policymakers. It is also relevant to educators in the field of cybersecurity, and anyone interested in the integrity of the internet. The typical reader will have a basic understanding of cybersecurity but will be introduced to new concepts and facts that challenge conventional wisdom and encourage a rethinking of current practices.
A Practical Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Innovation and Applications (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Mageswaran Sanmugam Zuheir N. Khlaif Wan Ahmad Jaafar Wan Yahaya Zaleha AbdullahThis book explains how educators can use artificial intelligence in education to enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes by sharing best practices for using AI to enhance learning quality and foster sustainable teaching. This book covers various topics related to the use of AI in education, from designing activities to using AI in teaching to using AI in assessment by following the ethical considerations of using AI in teaching. The book not only discusses the related topics to using AI in education, but also presents best practices of using AI in teaching and learning from different countries and provides best practices of ethical considerations based on lives experiences of the authors. Furthermore, the book introduces the teaching methods of integrating AI in teaching and learning. Therefore, this book offers essential information and a practical guide to using AI in education.
New Tools in Mathematical Analysis and Applications: Proceedings of the 14th ISAAC Congress 2023, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil (Trends in Mathematics)
by Irene Sabadini Marcelo R. Ebert Joachim Toft Uwe KählerThis volume contains the contributions of the participants of the 14th ISAAC congress, held at the University of São Paulo, Campus Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, on July 17-21, 2023. The papers, written by respected international experts, address recent results in mathematics, with a special focus on analysis. The volume constitutes a valuable resource on current research in mathematical analysis and its various interdisciplinary applications, both for specialists and non-specialists alike.
Paradigmenwechsel Low-Code: Softwareentwicklung (fast) ohne Programmierung (KI – Best Practice in Industrie, Dienstleistung und Verwaltung)
by Stephen Fedtke Karsten NoackDas Buch bietet als bislang einziges Standardwerk einen umfassenden und herstellerneutralen Überblick über die Ursprünge, Funktionsweisen und Möglichkeiten, über Einsatzszenarien und Perspektiven von Low-Code- und No-Code-Technologien. Es bietet hierbei einen praxisbezogenen Leitfaden für Auswahl, Implementierung und Einsatz passender Low-Code-Lösungen. Das Buch ist deshalb von besonderer Wichtigkeit, weil Low-Code die Welt der Softwareentwicklung wie kaum eine andere Innovation der letzten Jahrzehnte verändern wird, und das in einer kaum überblickbaren Breite und Vielfalt. Es bietet den notwendigen Überblick sowie Einsatzszenarien, objektive Einschätzung und Bewertung unterschiedlicher Low-Code-Lösungen. Das Buch bietet damit eine fundamentale Entscheidungshilfe für die relevanten IT-Strategen und IT-Manager. Hauptzielgruppe: IT-Verantwortliche in Wirtschaft, Organisationen aller Art und Verwaltung, d.h. CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, IT-Verantwortliche und deren gesamter Mitarbeiterstab.Projektverantwortliche von IT-Projekten in den Fachbereichen in Wirtschaft, Organisationen aller Art, sowie Verwaltung und Management von Softwareherstellern und IT-Dienstleistern, unabhängig von Art und Größe.Berater, Projektmanager und Experten für IT- und Digitalisierungsstrategien, einschl. Pressevertreter, Blogger u.dgl.KI- und Sicherheitsexperten, die sich ihren Aspekt im Bereich Low-Code interessieren
Plant Biostimulation with Nanomaterials (Smart Nanomaterials Technology)
by Amedea B. Seabra Antonio Juárez-Maldonado Adalberto Benavides-Mendoza Damaris Leopoldina Ojeda-Barrios Gonzalo Tortella FuentesThis book covers the topic of biostimulation of crops using nanomaterials to increase crop production and quality improvement, accompanied by the reduction of environmental impact in the form of less use of pesticides and greater efficiency in the use of fertilizers and water. Different classes of biostimulants have been recognized and studied, but nanomaterials are among the most recently considered with a dual category of biostimulation-inducing physical and chemical agents. The physical process of biostimulation occurs through interactions at the interfaces of the nanomaterial corona and cell walls and membranes. In contrast, the chemical process depends on the corona and core composition. The chapters in this book present the different topics of biostimulation with nanomaterials with the consideration of different spheres of organization, from the molecular view to agricultural ecosystems. It looks at the interactions between nanomaterials and plant cells that differ depending on the corona's size, shape, specific surface, and composition, in addition to the dynamic biological contexts of development and interaction with other environmental factors. The book caters to researchers and scientists who are interested in the biostimulation of crops using nanomaterials and their long-term ecological impact.
Implementation of Circular Economy in Supply Chains and Production Systems (EcoProduction)
by Paulina Golinska-Dawson Roma Marczewska-Kuzma Lukasz HadasThis book covers various aspects of sustainability, including green economy, green energy, and waste management. It offers analysis of key challenges in contemporary world, as well as concepts and solutions that can be implemented to deal with them. The authors represent various universities located all over the Europe; hence, their perspectives are different and confronting their points of view will result in holistic review of current topics connected with circular economy. The book can be interesting for academics, as it presents the latest research results, for business practitioners, as it supplements research with case studies and real-life examples, and for students, who can learn about new challenges solutions they will have to deal with in their professional careers.
Adding Bricks to Clicks: Determinanten einer Expansion in den physischen Einzelhandel (Handel und Internationales Marketing Retailing and International Marketing)
by Daniel Eugen KudetDieses Buch befasst sich mit der Analyse des ‚Adding Bricks to Clicks&‘-Prozesses – der Expansion bislang reiner Online-Händler in den physischen Offline-Handel. Von der Festlegung der Expansionsziele über die Wahl des Ladenkonzepts und des Standorts bis hin zur kundenzentrierten Kanalintegration werden neun Determinanten identifiziert, die die Transformation des bisherigen Einkanal- in ein tragfähiges Mehrkanalsystem bestimmen. Die systematische Betrachtung dieser Determinanten vertieft das Verständnis über die Expansionsstrategien von Online-Pure-Playern. Sie zeigt, wie digitale und physische Kanäle im Mehrkanalhandel erfolgreich miteinander verzahnt werden können. Zudem liefert es wertvolle Erkenntnisse zur anhaltenden Bedeutung physischer Ladengeschäfte in der Customer Journey. Um kanalübergreifende Strategien gezielt zu reflektieren und weiterzuentwickeln, liefern die praxisnahen Ergebnisse eine solide Basis für Wissenschaft und Praxis.
A Practical Guide to Generative AI Using Amazon Bedrock: Building, Deploying, and Securing Generative AI Applications
by Avik BhattacharjeeThis comprehensive guide gives you the knowledge and skills you need to excel in Generative AI. From understanding the fundamentals to mastering techniques, this book offers a step-by-step approach to leverage Amazon Bedrock to build, deploy, and secure Generative AI applications. The book presents structured chapters and practical examples to delve into key concepts such as prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, and model evaluation. You will gain profound insights into the Amazon Bedrock platform. The book covers setup, life cycle management, and integration with Amazon SageMaker. The book emphasizes real-world applications, and provides use cases and best practices across industries on topics such as text summarization, image generation, and conversational AI bots. The book tackles vital topics including data privacy, security, responsible AI practices, and guidance on navigating governance and monitoring challenges while ensuring adherence to ethical standards and regulations. The book provides the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of Generative AI. Whether you're a data scientist, AI engineer, or business professional, this book will empower you to harness the full potential of Generative AI and drive innovation in your organization. What You Will Learn Understand the fundamentals of Generative AI and Amazon Bedrock Build Responsible Generative AI applications leveraging Amazon Bedrock Know techniques and best practices See real-world applications Integrate and manage platforms Handle securty and governance issues Evaluate and optimze models Gain future-ready insights Understand the project life cycle when building Generative AI Applications Who This Book Is For Data scientistys, AI/ML engineers and architects, software developers plus AI enthusiasts and studenta and educators, and leaders who want to evangelize within organizatios