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Spatial Data Analysis With R (Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences)
by Danlin YuThis is an introduction for social science students to the growing field of spatial data analysis using the R platform. The text assumes no prior knowledge of either, beyond the contents of an introductory statistics course. It uses the open-source software R, and relevant spatial data analysis packages, to provide practical guidance of how to conduct spatial data analysis with readers′ own data sets. The book first briefly introduces students to R, covers some basic concepts in statistical data analysis, and then focuses on discussing the central ideas of spatial data analysis. All the discussions are supported with R scripts so that students can work on their own and produce results that the book helps interpret. Each chapter ends with review questions to test understanding. The book is suited for upper-level undergraduate social science students and graduate students, and other social scientists who are interested in analyzing their spatial data with R. A companion website for the book at https://edge.sagepub.com/yu includes R code and data for students to replicate the examples in the book. The password-protected instructor side of the site includes exercises and answers which can be set for homework.
Spatial Data Analysis With R (Advanced Quantitative Techniques in the Social Sciences)
by Danlin YuThis is an introduction for social science students to the growing field of spatial data analysis using the R platform. The text assumes no prior knowledge of either, beyond the contents of an introductory statistics course. It uses the open-source software R, and relevant spatial data analysis packages, to provide practical guidance of how to conduct spatial data analysis with readers′ own data sets. The book first briefly introduces students to R, covers some basic concepts in statistical data analysis, and then focuses on discussing the central ideas of spatial data analysis. All the discussions are supported with R scripts so that students can work on their own and produce results that the book helps interpret. Each chapter ends with review questions to test understanding. The book is suited for upper-level undergraduate social science students and graduate students, and other social scientists who are interested in analyzing their spatial data with R. A companion website for the book at https://edge.sagepub.com/yu includes R code and data for students to replicate the examples in the book. The password-protected instructor side of the site includes exercises and answers which can be set for homework.
Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality
by Richard M. Gargiulo Emily C. BouckSpecial Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality offers a comprehensive, engaging, and readable introduction to the dynamic field of special education. Grounded in the latest research, it reflects current educational standards and equips students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs needed to create inclusive learning environments that empower all students to reach their full potential. Authors Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck encourage a deep awareness and understanding of the "human" side of special education, offering insightful perspectives into the lives of exceptional students, their families, and the dedicated teachers who support them. The Eighth Edition of this text has been updated with new information on specific disabilities and challenges, issues of diversity and equity within special education, and the latest statistics and research that are a hallmark of this book.
Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality
by Richard M. Gargiulo Emily C. BouckSpecial Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality offers a comprehensive, engaging, and readable introduction to the dynamic field of special education. Grounded in the latest research, it reflects current educational standards and equips students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs needed to create inclusive learning environments that empower all students to reach their full potential. Authors Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck encourage a deep awareness and understanding of the "human" side of special education, offering insightful perspectives into the lives of exceptional students, their families, and the dedicated teachers who support them. The Eighth Edition of this text has been updated with new information on specific disabilities and challenges, issues of diversity and equity within special education, and the latest statistics and research that are a hallmark of this book.
Spinosaurus
by Nick HunterSpinosaurus had a large sail on its back. But what purpose did it serve? And where did Spinosaurus live? Readers can get all the facts on this distinctive meat-eating dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.
Spooktacular Halloween Games and Tricks
by Ruthie Van OosbreeDo you love all things spooky, scary, and eerie? Then it’s time to craft some spooktacular Halloween games and tricks! Make an eerily fun jack-o’-lantern bean bag toss. Build a spine-tingling spider piñata. Prank your friends with caramel “apples” that are actually onions. These fun and spooky games and tricks will be the hit of any Halloween party!
Sport, Leadership, and Social Inclusion (Routledge Focus on Sport, Culture and Society)
by Hans Erik Næss Mari SvendsenThis book considers how sport organizations can create inclusive practices to strengthen social progress, focusing on the importance of leadership in fostering positive change.Drawing on original research, and adopting a meso-level, multi-disciplinary approach that includes perspectives from sport management, the sociology of sport and organizational psychology, the book considers the evidence for sport as a vector of social progress. Featuring qualitative interviews with non-profit sport leaders from organizations across Europe, the book looks at the conditions under which social inclusion through sport is possible and examines the challenges and opportunities related to three areas of inclusivity and exclusivity: access, participation, and empowerment.Offering a new perspective on how leadership can help unlock the potential of sport as an inclusive force in society, this book is an important read for anybody with an interest in sport development, sport management, social inclusion, or the relationship between sport and wider society.
Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Baseball Almanac
by Brendan FlynnFrom batting averages to World Series wins and everything in between, readers will find all their tantalizing baseball trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for big-time baseball fans. Browsable text and intriguing baseball action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts.
Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Basketball Almanac
by Elliott SmithFrom top field goal percentages to Championship wins and everything in between, readers will find all their fascinating basketball trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for true blue basketball fans. Browsable text and fast-paced basketball action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts.
Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Football Almanac
by Patrick DonnellyFrom the greatest all-time passers and running backs to Super Bowl wins and everything in between, readers will find all the freshest football trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for eager football fans. Browsable text and hard-hitting football action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts.
Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Hockey Almanac
by Elliott SmithFrom the best stick handlers and scorers to the greatest goalies and everything in between, readers will find all the hottest hockey trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for hard-core hockey fans. Browsable text and high-flying hockey action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts.
Sports Illustrated Kids All-Pro Soccer Almanac
by Patrick DonnellyFrom the best scorers, defenders, and goalies to the World Cup and everything in between, readers will find soccer’s latest and greatest stats here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for impassioned soccer fans. Browsable text and fast-paced soccer action help to draw in reluctant readers as well as the most dedicated sports enthusiasts.
Stakeout at the Stables
by Mari BolteStarbright Stables riders Bess, Dot, and Lily want to compete in a new type of riding. It involves riding their horses through different obstacles. They build and gather what they need, from poles to gates and barrels. But then the obstacles start disappearing, only to appear again later! The girls set out to solve the mystery. They plan to camp overnight and keep their eyes glued to their equipment. What will they discover on their stable stakeout?
Stephen Curry vs. Kobe Bryant
by Elliott SmithStephen Curry and Kobe Bryant both raised the game of basketball to new heights. Both used their skills to help their teams win multiple NBA titles. Curry is one of the greatest long-range shooters ever. Bryant could score in many different ways, and his suffocating defense was a game-changer. Which is the all-time best? Young hoops fans can learn more by comparing these incredible basketball stars.
Stories of Human Resilience in a Changing Climate (Routledge Focus on Environment and Sustainability)
by Silvia Anna Ainio Susanna GionfraStories of Human Resilience in a Changing Climate offers a captivating glimpse into the human face of climate change.Despite extreme climate-related events witnessed globally, many struggle to connect such global phenomena to their own lives in a tangible way. As a result, there is still a strong disconnect between the general awareness of climate change and the sense of urgency that inspires action. This book fills a critical void in the field by sharing 11 real-life experiences across five continents of the world, featuring ordinary people facing and adapting to the consequences of climate change in its different forms. Through gripping accounts of a nomad having to relocate from the desert to the nearest city, an indigenous person fighting back for land rights, and a winemaker finding creative solutions to increasing heatwaves, among other stories, the book humanises the challenges of climate change. By weaving scientific data with personal stories, the chapters deliver a compelling call to move beyond mere acknowledgment of the problem towards transformative action that respects the balance of ecosystems, fosters sustainable practices, and redefines our relationship with nature. Overall, the book highlights the urgent need for global awareness on what ultimately represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time, leaving readers inspired and empowered to create a more sustainable and resilient future.This accessible and impactful book will be of great interest to students and scholars of climate change and environmental sciences and communication, as well as community leaders and NGOs wanting to understand practical examples and insights of climate change phenomena. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission.
Structured Representation Learning: From Homomorphisms and Disentanglement to Equivariance and Topography (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Vision)
by Nicu Sebe Max Welling Yue Song Thomas Anderson KellerThis book introduces approaches to generalize the benefits of equivariant deep learning to a broader set of learned structures through learned homomorphisms. In the field of machine learning, the idea of incorporating knowledge of data symmetries into artificial neural networks is known as equivariant deep learning and has led to the development of cutting edge architectures for image and physical data processing. The power of these models originates from data-specific structures ingrained in them through careful engineering. To-date however, the ability for practitioners to build such a structure into models is limited to situations where the data must exactly obey specific mathematical symmetries. The authors discuss naturally inspired inductive biases, specifically those which may provide types of efficiency and generalization benefits through what are known as homomorphic representations, a new general type of structured representation inspired from techniques in physics and neuroscience. A review of some of the first attempts at building models with learned homomorphic representations are introduced. The authors demonstrate that these inductive biases improve the ability of models to represent natural transformations and ultimately pave the way to the future of efficient and effective artificial neural networks.
Sumatran Tigers at Risk
by Kathryn ClaySumatran tigers have characteristics that protect them from predators, from their teeth and claws to their camouflage fur. But these big cats are endangered. Hunting and a shrinking habitat are two reasons their population is shrinking. Readers will learn why Sumatran tigers are at risk, what it means to be endangered, and how people can help. Each title includes activities and trivia questions to help readers connect with the content.
Super Silly Baseball and Softball Jokes and Puns
by Jake MaddoxWhy was Tarzan such a good hitter? He spent a lot of time practicing his swing! Why did the coach cut the singer from the softball team? She couldn't find the right pitch! If you love baseball or softball—and love a good laugh—then this is the book for you! Hundreds of the funniest, home-run hitting jokes, riddles, and puns are sure to keep readers and their friends laughing from beginning to end.
Super Surfing
by Kristin SmedleyIt's time to hit the waves, and Michael can't wait! He's wanted to try surfing for years. Michael is blind, so his instructor uses new ways to teach him. Michael listens intently to instructions and builds confidence with every wave. Based on the real-life experiences of author Kristin Smedley's oldest son, this early chapter book also features illustrations by artist Kim Crothers, who is visually impaired.
Supercross
by Lisa AmstutzThe crowd roars in the packed arena as the dirt bikes take off. The bikes fly high over a triple jump. They dash over a sand section and twist around corners. It’s a fight to the finish, and only one rider will come out on top. Put readers in the center of the supercross action as they learn about everything from race rules to track features and equipment. Carefully leveled, high-energy text helps ensure accessibility for even the most reluctant readers.
Supermoto
by Lisa AmstutzThe supermoto bikes twist around a paved track. Reaching the dirt section, they catch air over jumps. Supermoto racers put their skills to the ultimate test. Who will be victorious? Put readers in the center of the supermoto action as they learn about everything from race rules to track features and equipment. Carefully leveled, high-energy text helps ensure accessibility for even the most reluctant readers.
Survival Analysis: Efficient Nonparametric Curve Estimation For Censored Data with R Examples (Synthesis Lectures on Mathematics & Statistics)
by Sam EfromovichThis textbook provides a unified account of estimating the survival function, hazard rate, cumulative hazard, density, regression, conditional distributions, and linear functionals for the current status censored and right-censored data. The book contains the theory and methodology of efficient estimation, adaptation, dimension reduction, and confidence bands as well as the universal E-estimator for small samples. Exercises and a large number of simulated and real-life examples that can be repeated and modified using the complementary R package are also included. This coverage, together with the intuitive style of presentation, is ideal for people entering this field. The context is suitable for self-study or a one-semester course for graduate students with majors ranging from biostatistics and data analytics to econometrics and actuarial science.
Sustainability Certifications, Labels and Tools in the Built Environment: How to Evaluate, Certificate and Reduce the Energy and Environmental Impacts of Buildings
by Umberto Berardi Francesco AsdrubaliThis book is aimed at covering all aspects of the evaluation, certification, and reduction of the energy and carbon footprint of the built environment from the scale of the city and its neighbourhoods, to the building level and finally to the level of single building materials and components. Many protocols, tools, and labels have been proposed in recent years, both at international and local levels, and the aim of the book is to classify, describe, and discuss all the different approaches and options.The chapters offer a comprehensive, up-to-date, and critical review of all the different certification methods that have been proposed at different levels in the building sector. The first chapter introduces the topic and its importance, providing data on the impact of the building sector and the construction industry. The following chapters are dedicated respectively to tools and protocols for cities and neighbourhood sustainability assessment, tools and protocols for buildings sustainability assessment and certification, and for building materials and components. Finally, this book includes an overview of the legislation and standards in the field and case studies to exemplify the application of the different tools and labels.This is a key reference for decision-makers, researchers, scholars, students, and professionals approaching research and work in the field of energy and environmental impact of the building sector be they engineers, architects, planners, owners, developers, or facility managers.
Sustainability Management: A Systems Approach
by Ana Cristina Siqueira Cristina Neesham Nancy E. Landrum Patricia KanashiroConsumer demand for sustainable business practices has never been greater. Sustainability Management uses a systems thinking approach to illustrate the interdependencies among ecosystems, societies, organizations, and individuals. Authors Ana Cristina Siqueira, Cristina Neesham, Nancy E. Landrum, and Patricia Kanashiro explain why sustainability presents risks and opportunities for businesses, how sustainability can be a source of competitive advantage, and the business impact on the environment and society. This timely new text examines some of today’s most pressing issues including social justice, racial equity, human rights, and climate crisis. Case Studies tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals spotlight innovative sustainable strategies from companies around the world.
Sustainability Management: A Systems Approach
by Ana Cristina Siqueira Cristina Neesham Nancy E. Landrum Patricia KanashiroConsumer demand for sustainable business practices has never been greater. Sustainability Management uses a systems thinking approach to illustrate the interdependencies among ecosystems, societies, organizations, and individuals. Authors Ana Cristina Siqueira, Cristina Neesham, Nancy E. Landrum, and Patricia Kanashiro explain why sustainability presents risks and opportunities for businesses, how sustainability can be a source of competitive advantage, and the business impact on the environment and society. This timely new text examines some of today’s most pressing issues including social justice, racial equity, human rights, and climate crisis. Case Studies tied to UN Sustainable Development Goals spotlight innovative sustainable strategies from companies around the world.