An exquisite book that evokes a child&s first experience of nature From beachcombing to stargazing from watching squirrels ducks & worms to making berry crumble or a winter bird feast this is a remarkable book
- part poetry part scrapbook of recipes facts & fragments
- & a glorious reminder that the natural world is on our doorstep waiting to be discovered Mark Hearld&s pictures beautifully reproduce the colours of the seasons on woodfree paper & Nicola Davies& lyrical words capture the simple loveliness that is everywhere if only we can look

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First Course in Differential Equations with Modeling Applications International Metric Edition Paperback softback 480 pages ...

eloped from the authors combined total of 50 years undergraduate & graduate teaching experience this book presents the finite element method formulated as a general-purpose numerical procedure for solving engineering problems governed by partial differential equations Focusing on the formulation & application of the finite element method through the integration of finite element theory code development & software application the book is both introductory & self-contained as well as being a hands-on experience for any student This authoritative text on Finite Elements Adopts a generic approach to the subject & is not application specific In conjunction with a web-based chapter it integrates code development theory & application in one book Provides an accompanying Web site that

Includes:: ABAQUS Student Edition Matlab data & programs & instructor resources Contains A superbly comprehensive set of homework problems at the end of each chapter Produces a practical meaningful course for both lecturers planning a finite element module & for students using the text in private study Accompanied by a book companion website housing supplementary material that can be found at httpwwwwileyeuropecomcollege Fish A First Course in Finite Elements is the ideal practical introductory course for junior & senior undergraduate students from a variety of science & engineering disciplines The accompanying advanced topics at the end of each chapter also make it suitable for courses at graduate level as well as for practitioners who need to attain or refresh their knowledge of finite elements through private study

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Clarity readability & rigor combine in the second edition of this widely-used textbook to provide the first step into general relativity for undergraduate students with a minimal background in mathematics Topics within relativity that fascinate astrophysical researchers & students alike are covered with Schutz's characteristic ease & authority
- from black holes to gravitational lenses from pulsars to the study of the Universe as a whole This edition now contains discoveries by astronomers that require general relativity for their explanation; a revised chapter on relativistic stars including new information on pulsars; an entirely rewritten chapter on cosmology; & an extended comprehensive treatment of modern detectors & expected sources Over 300 exercises many new to this edition give students the confidence to work with general relativity & the necessary mathematics whilst the informal writing style makes the subject matter easily accessible Password protected solutions for instructors are available at wwwcambridgeorg 9780521887052
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A First Course in Machine Learning by Simon Rogers & Mark Girolami is the best introductory book for ML currently available It combines rigor & precision with accessibility starts from a detailed explanation of the basic foundations of Bayesian analysis in the simplest of settings & goes all the way to the frontiers of the subject such as infinite mixture models GPs & MCMC-Devdatt Dubhashi Professor Department of Computer Science & Engineering Chalmers University Sweden This textbook manages to be easier to read than other comparable books in the subject while retaining all the rigorous treatment needed The new chapters put it at the forefront of the field by covering topics that have become mainstream in machine learning over the last decade-Daniel Barbara George Mason University Fairfax Virginia USAThe new edition of A First Course in Machine Learning by Rogers & Girolami is an excellent introduction to the use of statistical methods in machine learning The book introduces concepts such as mathematical modeling inference & prediction providing just in time' the essential background on linear algebra calculus & probability theory that the reader needs to understand these concepts-Daniel Ortiz-Arroyo Associate Professor Aalborg University Esbjerg Denmark I was impressed by how closely the material aligns with the needs of an introductory course on machine learning which is its greatest strength Overall this is a pragmatic & helpful book which is well-aligned to the needs of an introductory course & one that I will be looking at for my own students in coming months-David Clifton University of Oxford UKThe first edition of this book was already an excellent introductory text on machine learning for an advanced undergraduate or taught masters level course or indeed for anybody who wants to learn about an interesting & important field of computer science The additional chapters of advanced material on Gaussian process MCMC & mixture modeling provide an ideal basis for practical projects without disturbing the very clear & readable exposition of the basics contained in the first part of the book -Gavin Cawley Senior Lecturer School of Computing Sciences University of East Anglia UKThis book could be used for juniorsenior undergraduate students or first-year graduate students as well as individuals who want to explore the field of machine learning The book introduces not only the concepts but the underlying ideas on algorithm implementation from a critical thinking perspective-Guangzhi Qu Oakland University Rochester Michigan USA ...

Discover a simple direct approach that highlights the basics you need within A FIRST COURSE IN THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD 6E This unique book is written so both undergraduate & graduate students can easily comprehend the content without the usual prerequisites such as structural analysis The book is written primarily as a basic learning tool for students like you in civil & mechanical engineering who are primarily interested in stress analysis & heat transfer The text offers ideal preparation for utilizing the finite element method as a tool to solve practical physical problems ...

There’s much to love about A Fish Called Wanda a film whose laughs really haven’t been diluted over time Written by & starring John Cleese A Fish Called Wanda brought late Ealing veteran Charles Crichton out of retirement to put together an ensemble comedy based around a London diamond heist There’s much to love here Kevin Kline’s Oscar-winning scene-stealing performance Cleese’s striptease & handy use of a goldfish & the most incompetent attempt to take out a target remain joyous highlights It’s all competently presented for the Blu-ray release too It’s hardly reference quality transfer work but it’s a decent if unspectacular upgrade It’s the package of extra features that justify the outlay The looking back feature for instance brings the cast back together for a good retrospective on the project & they’re both good company & have interesting things to say There’s a lot of less interesting deleted material too although it’s generally the kind of stuff that you’ll only watch once But you might be more tempted to go back to the commentary track by John Cleese which is a real delight & one of the highlights of the disc There’s a good selection of further material to work through as well The film hasn’t looked better & there’s a real sense that you’re getting a surprisingly thorough collection of bonus material --Jon Foster Subtitles English Spanish French Dutch Portuguese German Finnish Swedish Italian Norwegian Cantonese Chinese Mandarin Chinese Danish Greek Polish Korean Thai Turkish Dubbed Spanish French Portuguese German Italian ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Archie Leach (John Cleese who also provides the script) is a repressed English barrister charged with defending gangster George (Tom Georgeson) who has just pulled off a multi-million jewel heist with the aid of the beautiful Wanda (Jamie Lee Curtis) her psychotic &brother& Otto (Kevin Kline) & stuttering animal rights activist Ken (Michael Palin) George was captured before he could tell his cohorts where he had hidden the gems so Wanda sets out to seduce Archie in order to discover their secret location However Otto&s objections to her relationship with the up-tight lawyer ensure that the process is not a smooth one Kline won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor & Cleese (who borrows Cary Grant&s real name for his character) managed to persuade veteran Ealing director Charles Crichton out of retirement to helm the film ...

A Fistful of Dollars is the western taken to the extreme with unremitting violence gritty realism & tongue-in-cheek humour starring Clint Eastwood ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play On the run from the British government in Mexico Sean Mallory (Coburn) an IRA explosives expert is befriended by Juan Miranda (Steiger) the leader of a bandit family Upon witnessing Mallory&s skills with explosives Juan asks Sean to join his gang to raid the bank of Mesa Verde but before long he&s caught up in the Mexican revolution! ...