Machine learning has become an integral part of many commercial applications & research projects but this field is not exclusive to large companies with extensive research teams If you use Python even as a beginner this book will teach you practical ways to build your own machine learning solutions With all the data available today machine learning applications are limited only by your imagination You'll learn the steps necessary to create a successful machine-learning application with Python & the scikit-learn library Authors Andreas Muller & Sarah Guido focus on the practical aspects of using machine learning algorithms rather than the math behind them Familiarity with the Num Py & matplotlib libraries will help you get even more from this book With this book you'll learn Fundamental concepts & applications of machine learning Advantages & shortcomings of widely used machine learning algorithms How to represent data processed by machine learning including which data aspects to focus on Advanced methods for model evaluation & parameter tuning The concept of pipelines for chaining models & encapsulating your workflow Methods for working with text data including text-specific processing techniques Suggestions for improving your machine learning & data science skills ...

This highly practical guide to cloth doll making is aimed at those who are new to doll making as well as more experienced needlecrafters Jan's beautiful dolls are exquisitely made yet by breaking the process down into easy-to-follow steps they become surprisingly easy to achieve Full of character & life Jan's dolls are made using a wide range of colourful fabrics trims ribbons & buttons & are ideal for using up scraps & oddments of materials There are clear step-by-step instructions for making hands feet & faces together with diagrams where needed & useful templates for all the body pieces are supplied at the back of the book With three different projects to choose from & three alternative designs using different colour schemes & materials this book provides the means to make your own gorgeous doll whatever your ability & gives ideas & inspiration for many more ...

Introduction to Marine Biogeochemistry focuses on the ocean's role in the biogeochemical cycling of selected elements & the impact of humans on the cycling of these elements Among the topics covered are the chemical composition of seawater from the perspectives of elemental speciation & the impacts of solutes on water's physical behavior; biogeochemical phenomena which control accumulation & preservation of marine sediments; marine chemistry of radioactive & stable isotopes; & seawater pollution The book contains many examples as well as steady-state models to aid readers in understanding this growing & complex science ...

For all courses in Materials Management Production Inventory Control & Logistics taught in business & industrial technology departments of community colleges four-year colleges & universities Understand all elements of production planning & control & how they fit together with Introduction to Materials Management Clearly written & exceptionally user-friendly this text covers all the essentials of modern supply chain management manufacturing planning & control systems purchasing & physical distribution Content examples questions & problems lead students step-by-step to mastery Widely adopted by colleges & universities worldwide this is the only APICS-listed reference text for the Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) CPIM certification examination ...

Introduction to Medieval Europe 300-1500 provides a comprehensive survey of this complex & varied formative period of European history covering themes as diverse as barbarian migrations the impact of Christianisation the formation of nations & states the emergence of an expansionist commercial economy the growth of cities the Crusades the effects of plague & the intellectual & cultural life of the Middle Ages The book explores the driving forces behind the formation of medieval society & the directions in which it developed & changed In doing this the authors cover a wide geographic expanse including Western interactions with the Byzantine Empire & the Islamic World This third edition contains a wealth of new features that help to bring this fascinating era to life including In the book A number of new maps & images to further understanding of the period Clear signposting & extended discussions of key topics such as feudalism & gender Expanded geographic coverage into Eastern Europe & the Middle East On the companion website An updated comparative & interactive timeline highlighting surprising synchronicities in medieval history & annotated links to useful websites A list of movies television series & novels related to the Middle Ages accompanied by introductions & commentaries Assignable discussion questions & the maps plates figures & tables from the book available to download & use in the classroom Clear & stimulating the third edition of Introduction to Medieval Europe is the ideal companion to studying Europe in the Middle Ages at undergraduate level ...

Cryptography is ubiquitous & plays a key role in ensuring data secrecy & integrity as well as in securing computer systems more broadly Introduction to Modern Cryptography provides a rigorous yet accessible treatment of this fascinating subject The authors introduce the core principles of modern cryptography with an emphasis on formal definitions clear assumptions & rigorous proofs of security The book begins by focusing on private-key cryptography including an extensive treatment of private-key encryption message authentication codes & hash functions The authors also present design principles for widely used stream ciphers & block ciphers including RC4 DES & AES plus provide provable constructions of stream ciphers & block ciphers from lower-level primitives The second half of the book covers public-key cryptography beginning with a self-contained introduction to the number theory needed to understand the RSA Diffie-Hellman & El Gamal cryptosystems (and others) followed by a thorough treatment of several standardized public-key encryption & digital signature schemes Integrating a more practical perspective without sacrificing rigor this widely anticipated Second Edition offers enhanced treatment of Stream ciphers & block ciphers including modes of operation & design principles Authenticated encryption & secure communication sessions Hash functions including hash-function applications & design principles Attacks on poorly implemented cryptography including attacks on chained-CBC encryption padding-oracle attacks & timing attacks The random-oracle model & its application to several standardized widely used public-key encryption & signature schemes Elliptic-curve cryptography & associated standards such as DSAECDSA & DHIESECIES Containing updated exercises & worked examples Introduction to Modern Cryptography Second Edition can serve as a textbook for undergraduate- or graduate-level courses in cryptography a valuable reference for researchers & practitioners or a general introduction suitable for self-study ...

Introduction to Modern Economic Growth is a groundbreaking text from one of today's leading economists Daron Acemoglu gives graduate students not only the tools to analyze growth & related macroeconomic problems but also the broad perspective needed to apply those tools to the big-picture questions of growth & divergence & he introduces the economic & mathematical foundations of modern growth theory & macroeconomics in a rigorous but easy to follow manner After covering the necessary background on dynamic general equilibrium & dynamic optimization the book presents the basic workhorse models of growth & takes students to the frontier areas of growth theory including models of human capital endogenous technological change technology transfer international trade economic development & political economy The book integrates these theories with data & shows how theoretical approaches can lead to better perspectives on the fundamental causes of economic growth & the wealth of nations Innovative & authoritative this book is likely to shape how economic growth is taught & learned for years to come Introduces all the foundations for understanding economic growth & dynamic macroeconomic analysis Focuses on the big-picture questions of economic growth Provides mathematical foundations Presents dynamic general equilibrium Covers models such as basic Solow neoclassical growth & overlapping generations as well as models of endogenous technology & international linkages Addresses frontier research areas such as international linkages international trade political economy & economic development & structural change An accompanying Student Solutions Manual containing the answers to selected exercises is available (978-0-691-14163-32495) See httppressprincetonedutitles 8970html For Professors only To access a complete solutions manual online email us at acemoglusolutionspressprincetonedu ...

A companion guide to the official CISCO Networking Academy curriculum for the new CCNA Version 6 certification It is ideal for anytimeanywhere take-home study & reference & offers book-based pedagogy to reinforce key concepts enhance student comprehension & promote retention ...

Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders Second Edition introduces students to common adult communication disorders & associated neuroanatomy & neurophysiology in an accessible functional & clinical context Fully revised & updated with a full color design the Second Edition continues to provide students with necessary foundational knowledge while highlighting the human element of communication disorders Illustrative patient profiles provided in new online videos demonstrate actual case examples of symptoms deficits & pathological behaviors reinforcing key concepts presented within the textbook NEW to the Second Edition New online videos illustrate the possible effects of medical conditions such as stroke & Parkinson's disease on communication speech language cognition & quality of life Additional information on topics such as the Fregoli delusion Guillain-Barre syndrome visual deficits & more Updated with recent research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy in athletes Full color design & expanded art program Chapter Features Video icons refer students to the accompanying online videos Clinical Notes & Author's Notes provide real-world insight to the student & humanize the subject matter Main Points summarize key learning objectives Review Questions offer an opportunity to apply content & assess comprehension INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES Answer Key Slides in Power Point format Test Bank STUDENT RESOURCES Each new print copy

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Featuring numerous updates & additional anthology selections the 3 rd edition of Introduction to Old English confirms its reputation as a leading text designed to help students engage with Old English literature for the first time A new edition of one of the most popular introductions to Old English Assumes no expertise in other languages or in traditional grammar

Includes:: basic grammar reviews at the beginning of each major chapter & a minitext feature to aid students in practicing reading Old English Features updates & several new anthology readings including King Alfred s Preface to Gregory s Pastoral Care

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