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Super-Cannes: A Novel (Biblioteca J.g. Ballard Ser.)
by null J. G. BallardA high-tech business park on the Mediterranean coast is the setting for a most disturbing crime in this bestseller from the master of dystopia, J.G. Ballard. A disturbing mystery awaits Paul and Jane Sinclair when they arrive in Eden-Olympia, a high-tech business park in the hills above Cannes. Jane is to work as a doctor for those who live in this ultra-modern workers’ paradise. But what caused her predecessor to go on a shooting spree that made headlines around the world? As Paul investigates his new surroundings, he begins to uncover a thriving subculture of crime that is spiralling out of control. Both a novel of ideas and a compelling thriller that will keep you turning the pages to the shocking denouement, Super-Cannes is an extraordinary satire from the bestselling author of Drowned World, Cocaine Nights and Crash. Extreme Metaphors, a collection of interviews with Ballard, will be published in 2012
The Drowned World
by null J. G. BallardWhen London is lost beneath the rising tides, unconscious desires rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of ‘Crash’ and ‘Cocaine Nights’. Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of unendurable heat. London is a swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows up the walls of the Ritz and primeval reptiles are sighted, swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital; others remain to pursue reckless schemes, either in the name of science or profit. While the submerged streets of London are drained in search of treasure, Dr Robert Kerans – part of a group of intrepid scientists – comes to accept this submarine city and finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it. First published in 1962, Ballard’s mesmerising and ferociously imaginative novel gained him widespread critical acclaim and established his reputation as one of Britain’s finest writers of science fiction.
Who’s That Girl?
by null Mhairi McFarlanePreorder Mhairi's brand new sequel to WHO'S THAT GIRL? – YOU BELONG WITH ME. Coming soon! ‘The perfect balance of romcom and drama!’ GRAZIA Edie thought she’d found The One…until he told her he was marrying someone else. And on the day of his wedding, when he kisses her, life really does go pear-shaped… Labelled as a home-wrecker and office outcast, when her boss offers her the chance to get out of town Edie jumps at it, even though moving back in with her eccentric father and prickly sister isn’t exactly the escape she needs. When her work throws her into the path of rising star and heartthrob Elliot, Edie is expecting a highly strung diva. But as their unexpected friendship develops, Elliot isn’t the only one in the spotlight… Who’s that girl? Edie is ready to find out. Smart, sparkling and simply unputdownable, Who’s That Girl is perfect for fans off Sophie Kinsella, Sophie Ranald and Beth O’Leary.
Empire of the Sun (The\perennial Collection)
by null J. G. Ballard‘Extraordinary’ Angela Carter ‘One of the great war novels of the 20th century’ William Boyd ‘A remarkable journey’ Sunday Times The heartrending story of a British boy’s four year ordeal in a Japanese prison camp during the Second World War. Like everything else since the war, the sky was in a state of change Based on J. G. Ballard’s own childhood, this is the extraordinary account of a boy’s life in Japanese-occupied Shanghai. Trapped in a prison camp and separated from his parents, Jim is witness to the death, starvation and chaos of the Second World War. His story is a mesmerising vision of a world thrown utterly out of joint. Winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and shortlisted for the Booker, Empire of the Sun is an astounding, hypnotically compelling novel by which the twentieth century will be not only remembered, but judged. ‘Gripping and remarkable … I have never read a novel which gave me a stronger sense of the blind helplessness of war … unforgettable’ Observer ‘A brilliant fusion of history, autobiography and imaginative speculation. An incredible literary achievement and almost intolerably moving’ Anthony Burgess
The Four
by null Ellie Keel'A dark, compelling and beguiling novel of revenge, guilt and love – Ellie Keel is a dazzling new voice’ Kate Mosse ‘An intensely gripping, thrilling and darkly beautiful debut. I was hooked’ Karin Slaughter ‘Sharp, powerful, tragic and addictive’ Chris Whitaker ‘This is The Secret History for millennials' Daisy Goodwin 🎓 We were always The Four. From our very first day at High Realms. The four scholarship pupils. Outsiders in a world of power and privilege. It would have made our lives a lot easier if Marta had simply pushed Genevieve out of our bedroom window that day. Certainly, it would have been tragic. She would have died instantly. But Marta didn’t push her then, or – if you choose to believe me – at any other time. If she had, all of what we went through would not have happened. I’ve told this story as clearly as I could – as rationally as I’ve been able, in the circumstances, to achieve. I don’t regret what we did. And I would do it all again. 🎓 Reader reviews: 'A shockingly powerful debut… raw and unflinching, not for the faint of heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautifully written and utterly brutal' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Complex and heart wrenching and oh so gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🎓 'Suspenseful… an engrossing read' The Sunday Times ‘Addictive debut… sharp, compelling’ Adele Parks, Platinum 'Darkly disturbing and deeply atmospheric' Heat ‘One warning: clear your diary before you pick up this novel, as once you’ve read a handful of pages you will be hooked' I News 🎓 * A Blackwell's Booksellers' Choice for 2024 * A Fabulous Magazine Top Book of 2024 * Featured in Dua Lipa’s Service95 Top Fiction Trends for 2024
The Queen’s Rising (The Queen’s Rising #1)
by null Rebecca RossAn epic and exhilarating story of deception, love and revenge, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin. Brienna is an arden, a student of the five passions – art, music, wit, dramatics and knowledge. On the summer solstice in her seventeenth year, she hopes to become mistress of the passion – one who has mastered her area of study. But Brienna knows that she was not granted a coveted place at her passion-house because of talent, like her arden-sisters. She is here because someone wished her hidden. Brienna has never learned her father’s identity. All she knows is that her mother was Valenian – from the land of elegance, etiquette and learning – and her father was Maevan. Brienna has never set foot in Maevana, but knows it is a wild, windswept place, fiercely proud of its ancient heritage of magical warrior queens – yet now suffering under the rule of a tyrannical king. Then Brienna begins to have visions: the inherited memories of a long-dead Maevan ancestor, who hid the legendary Stone of Eventide. If the Stone can be found, the rightful queen of Maevana can be restored to the throne. And Brienna has the power to do it. Swept into a dangerous new life of secret alliances, generations-old enmities, deep family secrets and smouldering first love, Brienna must ask herself what is stronger: the bond of chosen family, or that of blood . . .
Who’s That Girl?
by null Mhairi McFarlanePreorder Mhairi's brand new sequel to WHO'S THAT GIRL? – YOU BELONG WITH ME. Coming soon! ‘The perfect balance of romcom and drama!’ GRAZIA Edie thought she’d found The One…until he told her he was marrying someone else. And on the day of his wedding, when he kisses her, life really does go pear-shaped… Labelled as a home-wrecker and office outcast, when her boss offers her the chance to get out of town Edie jumps at it, even though moving back in with her eccentric father and prickly sister isn’t exactly the escape she needs. When her work throws her into the path of rising star and heartthrob Elliot, Edie is expecting a highly strung diva. But as their unexpected friendship develops, Elliot isn’t the only one in the spotlight… Who’s that girl? Edie is ready to find out. Smart, sparkling and simply unputdownable, Who’s That Girl is perfect for fans off Sophie Kinsella, Sophie Ranald and Beth O’Leary.
The Queen’s Resistance (The Queen’s Rising #2)
by null Rebecca RossThe epic sequel to THE QUEEN’S RISING: a tale of love, rebellion, alliance and betrayal, from the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of DIVINE RIVALS. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas and Shelby Mahurin. Brienna and her new family have restored the rightful queen to the throne of Maevana. Now begins the difficult task of uniting the land’s fourteen proud, rebellious houses – and ensuring justice is served to the Lannons, the tyrannical monarchs who ruled over Maevana for so many years. Brienna is fast becoming Queen Isolde’s most trusted counsellor; and with every day, the love she shares with Cartier deepens. But there are those who do not accept Brienna, unable to see beyond her past, while some remain faithful to the Lannons and would do anything to tear the new queen down. And when Brienna discovers the true, shocking identity of someone within the castle, it threatens everything she holds dear . . .
Tales from the Dancefloor: Manchester / The Warehouse Project / Parklife / Sankeys / The Haçienda
by null Sacha LordLike most Mancunians of his age, Sacha Lord's life has been a tale of two cities. Then and now. Over the past three decades, Sacha has been in the eye of the storm of a musical and cultural revolution, from The Haçienda to The Warehouse Project. He has worked with the music industry’s most iconic acts including the Prodigy, New Order, Snoop Dogg, Fat Boy Slim, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Four Tet, Fred again … and has thrown some of the biggest parties that the UK has ever seen. But it wasn’t an easy journey getting there. Tales from the Dancefloor gives readers an all-access pass to the people, music and chaos behind the scenes. From being shot at in a drive-by shooting and dealing with gangs and the criminal underworld, to the excess and demands of some of music’s biggest names, launching the country’s largest urban festival, Parklife, and much more, Sacha reveals all the highs and lows for the very first time. Tales from the Dancefloor, co-authored with bestselling author Luke Bainbridge, is a love letter to the city and the dance floor. This is an incredible story of resilience, creativity and innovation.
Barrieren bei der Einführung innovativer IT-Anwendungen: Erstellung eines Ordnungsrahmens und Entwicklung eines Identifikationsinstruments im Kontext der Produktionsplanung (AutoUni – Schriftenreihe #172)
by Patricia BrunkowPatricia Brunkow gibt einen Überblick über relevante Barrieren bei der Einführung von IT-Anwendungen in Unternehmen und stellt zwei Instrumente zur Identifikation und Vermeidung von Barrieren vor. Die Ergebnisse dieser Arbeit bieten aufgrund der Datenerhebung in einem Automobilunternehmen besonders praxisnahe Erkenntnisse.
Mathematics for Natural Scientists II: Advanced Methods (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)
by Lev KantorovichThis textbook, the second in a series (the first covered fundamentals and basics), seeks to make its material accessible to physics students. Physics/engineering can be greatly enhanced by knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques, but the math-specific jargon and laborious proofs can be off-putting to students not well versed in abstract math. This book uses examples and proofs designed to be clear and convincing from the context of physics, as well as providing a large number of both solved and unsolved problems in each chapter. This is the second edition, and it has been significantly revised and enlarged, with Chapters 1 (on linear algebra) and 2 (on the calculus of complex numbers and functions) having been particularly expanded. The enhanced topics throughout the book include: vector spaces, general (non-Hermitian, including normal and defective) matrices and their right/left eigenvectors/values, Jordan form, pseudoinverse, linearsystems of differential equations, Gaussian elimination, fundamental theorem of algebra, convergence of a Fourie series and Gibbs-Wilbraham phenomenon, careful derivation of the Fourier integral and of the inverse Laplace transform. New material has been added on many physics topics meant to illustrate the maths, such as 3D rotation, properties of the free electron gas, van Hove singularities, and methods for both solving PDEs with a Fourier transform and calculating the width of a domain wall in a ferromagnet, to mention just a few. This textbook should prove invaluable to all of those with an interest in physics/engineering who have previously experienced difficulty processing the math involved.
Energiewirtschaft für (Quer-)Einsteiger: Einmaleins der Stromwirtschaft
by Marcel LinnemannFür berufliche Anfänger oder Berufswechsler ist es wichtig, die unterschiedlichen Marktrollen von Energieversorgern sowie die regulatorischen Hintergründe zu verstehen. Dieses Buch erleichtert den Einstieg in den Bereich der Stromwirtschaft. Dazu sind die diversen Marktrollen, vertragliche Grundsätze, Mess- und Informationstechnik sowie die verschiedenen Akteure am Strommarkt in Verbindung mit zahlreichen schematischen Abbildungen erläutert. Außerdem wird auf die Gesetzgebung in unterschiedlichen Ebenen eingegangen. Die Änderungen am EGG (Gesetz für den Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien) bis 2023 sind berücksichtigt. Um den verschiedenen Schwerpunkten einer heterogenen Leserschaft besser gerecht zu werden, ist das Buch in die drei Teile Historie, Marktrollen in der deutschen Energiewirtschaft und ausgewählt Trendthemen gegliedert.
Sustainability Leadership: Wie Führungskräfte mitteltständischer Unternehmen Nachhaltigkeit verankern können (essentials)
by Wolfgang Zimmermann Felix Richter Andre StuerDas Buch zeigt, wie Mittelstands- und Familienunternehmen die Nachhaltigkeitswende ihres Unternehmens mit Hilfe von Sustainability Leadership meistern können. Denn zunehmende staatliche Vorgaben und die ökologische Transformation veranlassen viele Unternehmer dazu, sich aktiv mit dem Thema auseinanderzusetzen. Dabei stehen Unternehmen und Organisationen vor neuen Herausforderungen – alte Führungs- und Managementmuster passen nicht mehr. Als Führungskraft ist es nicht immer leicht, angesichts hoher Komplexität und Unsicherheit die Orientierung zu behalten und die eigene Unternehmensstrategie mit den Bedürfnissen von Mitarbeitenden und externen Stakeholdern in Einklang zu bringen. Die Autoren zeigen anhand von praxisnahen Beispielen und konkreten Werkzeugen einen ganzheitlichen und integrativen Leadershipansatz auf, wie Führungskräfte mittelständischer Unternehmen Nachhaltigkeit erfolgreich in ihrem Unternehmen verankern können. Besonders bemerkenswert: Dies kann die Geburtsstunde eines „Unternehmertum 2.0“ sein. Es basiert auf den oftmals tiefen Wurzeln des Unternehmens und neuen, innovativen Perspektiven. Interviews mit Unternehmerpersönlichkeiten vermitteln Impulse und geben Einblicke zu ihren Erfahrungen mit der Nachhaltigkeitstransformation.
Wound Care Education in Nursing: A European Perspective
by Emilia Kielo-Viljamaa Minna Stolt Riitta SuhonenThis book focuses on wound care education in nursing studies in Europe. It covers the following main topics: wound care curriculum, competence areas in wound care, learning goals and content and teaching methods. This book also includes information about post-graduate wound care education, covers aspects of competence and its assessment in the wound care context, as well as multi-professional education and future trends in the field of wound care education and its research. This book gives practical and evidence-based information and tools for its primary readers, wound care educators, to help them implement the newest knowledge into teaching. Wound care education is often fragmented and unstructured, and with the help of this book, educators and teachers can plan and realise their teaching and competence assessment based on the most actual knowledge and evidence to meet the competence requirements of graduating registered nurses. Furthermore, the book can also help educatorsunify wound care education within Europe as this book is based on international literature.This book can also help wound care researchers by providing and summarising the latest evidence on this topic in one source; help the researchers identify the possible knowledge gaps and needs for future research and implementation in this area; help clinicians and advanced nurse practitioners to develop and implement wound care education in working life to increase the wound care competence of registered nurses.
Cardiovascular Considerations in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
by Azin Alizadehasl Ardeshir Ghavamzadeh Amir Hossein Emami Ghasem Janbabaei Davood Khoda-AmorzidehThis book discusses the epidemiology and the known cardiotoxic effects of chemoradiation agents in addition to newer therapies in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Recent expert consensus statements from cardiology and hematology/oncology societies are reviewed in regard to risk stratification of the patient based on the type of treatments they are undergoing. Finally, gaps in knowledge are identified with proposed avenues of research that allow for more accurate risk assessment, prediction and potential treatment of the HSCT patient in attenuating the risk of developing cardiovascular comorbidities.Cardiovascular Considerations in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation reveals a picture of effective management of these patients in order to optimize both short- and long-term outcomes of HSCT. It is of considerable interest to all involved or training within this rapidly growing area of cardiology and oncology.
Control Design for Haptic Systems: Enhancing the Stability and Rendering Performance (KAIST Research Series)
by Suyong Kim Doo Yong LeeThis book aims at the upper-class undergraduate and the graduate students, and practicing engineers in the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering, with background knowledge of control. This book, first, explains the components of the haptic systems that are gaining popularity in the virtual reality simulations, the metaverse applications, as well as the remotely operated robotic systems. Next, the book introduces the previous and current widely-adopted methods for modeling and control of the haptic systems. The important metrics of performance such as stability and transparency of the haptic systems are explained and analyzed. Shortcomings of the current methods are discussed using these metrics. The book, then, explains the theories on the input-to-state stability (ISS), and shows how to formulate the control of haptic systems into the ISS framework. Step by step process of control design using the formulation is detailed, and better results are shown with experiment examples. The book develops further the presented approach to secure improved performance under selected issues. For example, better transparency of the haptic rendering, and handling of constant or time-varying time delay present in the haptic control systems.
Pro SQL Server Relational Database Design and Implementation: Best Practices for Scalability and Performance
by Louis DavidsonLearn effective and scalable database design techniques in SQL Server 2019 and other recent SQL Server versions. This book is revised to cover additions to SQL Server that include SQL graph enhancements, in-memory online transaction processing, temporal data storage, row-level security, and other design-related features. This book will help you design OLTP databases that are high-quality, protect the integrity of your data, and perform fast on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid configurations. Designing an effective and scalable database using SQL Server is a task requiring skills that have been around for well over 30 years, using technology that is constantly changing. This book covers everything from design logic that business users will understand to the physical implementation of design in a SQL Server database. Grounded in best practices and a solid understanding of the underlying theory, author Louis Davidson shows you how to "getit right" in SQL Server database design and lay a solid groundwork for the future use of valuable business data.What You Will LearnDevelop conceptual models of client data using interviews and client documentationImplement designs that work on premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid approachRecognize and apply common database design patternsNormalize data models to enhance integrity and scalability of your databases for the long-term use of valuable dataTranslate conceptual models into high-performing SQL Server databasesSecure and protect data integrity as part of meeting regulatory requirementsCreate effective indexing to speed query performanceUnderstand the concepts of concurrencyWho This Book Is ForProgrammers and database administrators of all types who want to use SQL Server to store transactional data. The book is especially useful to those wanting to learn the latest database design features in SQL Server 2019 (features that include graph objects, in-memory OLTP, temporal data support, and more). Chapters on fundamental concepts, the language of database modeling, SQL implementation, and the normalization process lay a solid groundwork for readers who are just entering the field of database design. More advanced chapters serve the seasoned veteran by tackling the latest in physical implementation features that SQL Server has to offer. The book has been carefully revised to cover all the design-related features that are new in SQL Server 2019.
Asia-Afria- Multifaceted Engagement in the Contemporary World (Africa's Global Engagement: Perspectives from Emerging Countries)
by Ute Fendler Yongkyu ChangThis book provides an insight into the complex entanglements between African countries and India, China, and South Korea from multidisciplinary perspectives connecting approaches from cultural, anthropological, literary, and music studies and art history. The three parts present a regional focus, namely Africa-India, Africa-South Korea, and Africa-China while the single contributions speak to each other and offer complementary insights. At the same time, the chapters also link across the regional realms as they deal with similar topics, such as travelling music genres. In part I, for Pombo material culture is the starting point to investigate the connections between the islands of the Indian Ocean and India by questioning the construction of memory. It highlights various aspects of the multilayered history of connections between Africa, the islands, and India. Part II gathers contributions that are complimentary to each other and therefore contribute to the understanding of the complex entanglements in area studies. Part III (Africa-South Korea) explores the impact of African-American arts and artists on South Korea's popular culture as well as the changing perception of artists of African descent in visual popular culture. It shows the impact of Korean content in South Africa.
Laboratory Manual for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Frozen Tissue Processing
by Camille McKay Kishwer S. NehalThis manual provides a thorough and up-to-date reference on the Mohs tissue processing technique. Mohs micrographic surgery is a distinct surgical and tissue processing technique that allows comprehensive margin control for high-risk skin cancers with the highest cure rate. Mohs micrographic surgery entails expertise in Mohs tissue frozen section processing in a fully licensed Mohs laboratory.Laboratory Manual for Mohs Micrographic Surgery Frozen Tissue Processing provides extensive practical guidance on optimal management from the leading experts in the field including perspectives from Mohs technicians, laboratory managers, Mohs surgeons and regulatory affairs. It covers the Mohs lab training curriculum for technicians and Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellows and therefore is an extremely valuable resource for any healthcare professional in the Mohs micrographic surgery field.
Kind: Zentrale theoretische Figuren und ihre empirische Erkundung (Kinder, Kindheiten und Kindheitsforschung #30)
by Anja Schierbaum Miriam Diederichs Kristina SchierbaumDer Band stellt zentrale Theoriefiguren der Kinder- und Kindheitsforschung zur Diskussion und führt historische, theoretische und empirische Beiträge aus Geschichts-, Sozial- und Erziehungswissenschaften zusammen. Gegenstand sind kindheitsbezogene Problemstellungen wie Agency, Chancengleichheit, Partizipations- und Ressourcengerechtigkeit, Wohlbefinden, Flucht, Migration, Kinderrechte und Kinderschutz. Darüber hinaus werden die Bedingungen des Aufwachsens und die Lebenslagen von Kindern mit Bezug zur Forschung mit Kindern und zu Kindheit(en) reflektiert.
Gut Microbiome and Brain Ageing: Brain Aging
by Surajit Pathak Antara BanerjeeThis book, Gut microbiome and Brain Ageing, deals with the mechanisms and phenomenon that relates gut microbiome and aging of the brain. This book will bring forth the connection between good gut and brain aging and includes some cutting edge research topics dealing with gut physiology and its importance as future therapeutic option in neurological disorders. The gut microbiome's impact on neuronal function, mediated by neurotransmitters, vitamins, and neuroactive microbial metabolites, is an exciting area of investigation that this book thoroughly explores. It also covers the pivotal role of the gut microbiome in the etiology of various neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), depression, or multiple sclerosis (MS). It also explores the expanding understanding of the importance of the early-life gut microbiota and its implications for long-term health consequences. This book primarily addresses researchers, clinicians, and doctoral andgraduate students working in biomedicine, neurobiology, nutrition, microbiology, and translational medicine streams.
Advances in Intelligent Data Analysis XXII: 22nd International Symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis, IDA 2024, Stockholm, Sweden, April 24–26, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14642)
by Ioanna Miliou Nico Piatkowski Panagiotis PapapetrouThe two volume set LNCS 14641 and 14642 constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis, IDA 2024, which was held in Stockholm, Sweden, during April 24-26, 2024. The 40 full and 3 short papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 94 submissions. IDA is an international symposium presenting advances in the intelligent analysis of data. Distinguishing characteristics of IDA are its focus on novel, inspiring ideas, its focus on research, and its relatively small scale.
LEAN Production Training für Praxis und Studium – 35 Übungen mit Lösungen: Basierend auf dem Buch „LEAN Production – einfach und umfassend“
by Roman Hänggi Patrick Balve Lukas BuddeKeine Produktion ist perfekt. In jedem Prozess schleicht sich Verschwendung ein. Sie macht ihn langsam und teuer. Ware liegt im Lager herum, die Fertigung findet in unnötig großen Losen statt oder Mitarbeiter warten unproduktiv, um ein nächstes Teil zu produzieren. Das Ergebnis sind hohe Produktionskosten und enttäuschte Kunden. Lean Production geht nun diese Verschwendungen in allen Prozessen an. Aber wie setzt man nun die verschiedensten Lean Prinzipien und Methoden konkret um? Der Erfolg von Lean Production liegt jedoch im Tun und gerade da setzt das Buch an. Die 35 Übungen aus der Praxis zeigen detailliert auf, wie die Lean Ansätze angewendet und erfolgreich umgesetzt werden. Die Lösungen werden mit Praxis-Tipps zur Umsetzung aus der umfassenden Erfahrung der Autoren ergänzt. Die Übungen werden in der LeanClean AG anschaulich mit vielen Bildern und Diagrammen umgesetzt – konkret, einfach und umfassend erklärt.
Recent Advances in Computational Optimization: Selected Papers from the WCO 2022 – Workshop on Computational Optimization (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1158)
by Stefka FidanovaThe book is a comprehensive collection of extended contributions from the Workshops on Computational Optimization 2022. Our everyday life is unthinkable without optimization. We try to minimize our effort and to maximize the achieved profit. Many real world and industrial problems arising in engineering, economics, medicine, and other domains can be formulated as optimization tasks. This book presents recent advances in computational optimization. The book includes important real problems like modeling of physical processes, parameter settings for controlling different processes, agricultural modeling transportation problems, energy management, machine scheduling, air pollution modeling, optimization of fast-food restaurant chain, and solving engineering and financial problems. It shows how to develop algorithms for them based on new intelligent methods like evolutionary computations, ant colony optimization, constrain programming Monte Carlo method, and others. This book demonstrates how some real-world problems arising in engineering, economics, and other domains can be formulated as optimization problems.
Spitting Gold: An irresistible gothic novel about sisterhood, seances and sapphic love
by Carmella Lowkis'A compelling and atmospheric story of sisterhood and female agency, Spitting Gold is an evocative gothic tale where nothing is quite what it seems' Susan Stokes-Chapman, author of Pandora'A clever, atmospheric and sparkling Gothic debut... reminded me of Sarah Waters' Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork GirlParis, 1866. When Baroness Sylvie Devereux receives a house-call from Charlotte Mothe, the sister she disowned, she fears her shady past as a spirit medium has caught up with her. But with their father ill and Charlotte unable to pay his bills, Sylvie is persuaded into one last con.Their marks are the de Jacquinots: dysfunctional aristocrats who believe they are haunted by their great aunt, brutally murdered during the French Revolution.Sylvie and Charlotte will need to deploy every trick to terrify the family out of their gold – until they experience inexplicable horrors themselves.The sisters start to question if they really are at the mercy of a vengeful spirit. And what other deep, dark secrets threaten to come to light...?Spitting Gold is a darkly atmospheric and propulsive historical debut that twists and turns, blending gothic mystery with a captivating sapphic romance