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  Data Preprocessing - Enhancing...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing" 
  Data preprocessing lays the foundation for successful data analysis, enabling us to extract valuable insights and make informed decisions. In this comprehensive guide, "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing," you will embark on a journey through the intricacies of data preprocessing and discover the essential techniques that enhance data quality and usability. 
  Written for both beginners and experienced data analysts, this book dives into the crucial steps of data preprocessing, unraveling the challenges and intricacies of working with raw data. You'll learn how to tackle common issues such as missing data, outliers, duplication, and redundancy, ensuring your datasets are cleansed and ready for analysis. 
  "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing" is your essential guide to mastering the art of data preprocessing. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to preprocess data effectively, ensuring your analyses yield accurate and meaningful insights. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will enhance your data analysis skills and elevate your decision-making capabilities in the data-driven era. 
   

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  Empty Cages - Facing the...

  Tom Regan

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  Described by Jeffrey Masson as "the single best introduction to animal rights ever written, Tom Regan's EMPTY CAGES stands as an essential guide to the ongoing animal rights debate. In a style at once simple and elegant, Regan dispels the negative image of animal rights advocates as portrayed by the mass media, unmasks the fraudulent rhetoric of "humane treatment" favored by animal exploiters in both familiar and less well-documented contexts, and explains why existing laws function to legitimize institutional cruelty. In so doing, Regan invites readers to join the struggle for animal rights—one person at a time, one step at a time. Written by the leading philosophical spokesperson for animal rights, Tom Regan's shocking exposé of animal abuse makes an essential and lasting contribution to how animal rights is viewed in the United States and around the world. 
  "Tom Regan delivers a searing indictment of the way we treat animals in the world we have made for ourselves, and presents a trenchant case that animals have or should have rights in the same way that human beings have."—J. M. Coetzee, winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize for Literature 
  "Every so often a book is written that is destined to change the way people think. Tom Regan has written just such a book. EMPTY CAGES is compelling because it is logical, rational, and written in an elegantly simple style. Please buy this book, read it, and tell your friends about it. Everyone needs a copy on their bookshelf."—Jane Goodall 
  "Tom Regan's EMPTY CAGES is a powerful call for justice on one of the most urgent issues human society faces. Calmly, lucidly, he asks readers to confront the miserable conditions we have inflicted on animals, leaving us with three choices: find a flaw in the argument, work for change, or throw the book away and try to forget it. The indelible force of Regan's argument makes the third course very difficult."—Martha C. Nussbaum, University of Chicago

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  Ultimate Rust for Systems...

  Mahmoud Harmouch

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  Building Tomorrow's Systems Today the Rust Way
  Key Features
  -  Learn how to use Rust libraries effectively for various applications and projects.
  -  Go from basics to advanced system-building skills for stronger and reliable outcomes.
  -  Secure your Rust applications confidently with expert tips for enhanced protection.
  
  Book Description
  This book is your guide to mastering Rust programming; equipping you with essential skills and insights for efficient system programming. It starts by introducing Rust's significance in the system programming domain and highlighting its advantages over traditional languages like C/C++. You'll then embark on a practical journey; setting up Rust on various platforms and configuring the development environment. From writing your first "Hello; World!" program to harness the power of Rust's package manager; Cargo; the book ensures a smooth initiation into the language.
  Delving deeper; the book covers foundational concepts; including variables; data types; control flow; functions; closures; and crucial memory management aspects like ownership; borrowing; and lifetimes. Special attention is given to Rust's strict memory safety guarantees; guiding you in writing secure code with the assistance of the borrow checker.
  The book extends its reach to Rust collections; error-handling techniques; and the complexities of concurrency management. From threads and synchronization primitives like Mutex and RwLock to asynchronous programming with async/await and the Tokio library; you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Rust's capabilities. This book covers it all.
  What you will learn
  -  Learn how to set up the Rust environment effortlessly; ensuring a streamlined development process.
  -  Explore advanced concepts in Rust; including traits; generics; and various collection types; expanding your programming expertise.
  -  Master effective error-handling techniques; empowering you to create custom error types for enhanced code robustness.
  -  Tackle the complexities of memory management; and smart pointers; and delve into the complexities of concurrency in Rust.
  -  Gain hands-on experience by building command-line utilities; sharpening your practical skills in real-world scenarios.
  -  Master the use of iterators and closures; ensuring code reliability through comprehensive unit testing practices.
  
  Who is this book for?
  This book is tailored for aspiring programmers; software developers; system engineers; and computer scientists looking to dive into system programming with Rust. It caters to a broad spectrum of individuals and professionals interested in leveraging Rust's power to build robust and efficient applications. While no prior experience with Rust is necessary; a basic understanding of programming concepts and familiarity with at least one programming language would be beneficial.
  
  Table of Contents
  1. Systems Programming with Rust
  2. Basics of Rust
  3. Traits and Generics
  4. Rust Built-In Data Structures
  5. Error Handling and Recovery
  6. Memory Management and Pointers
  7. Managing Concurrency
  8. Command Line Programs
  9. Working with Devices I/O in Rust
  10. Iterators and Closures
  11. Unit Testing in Rust
  12. Network Programming
  13. Unsafe Coding in Rust
  14. Asynchronous Programming
  15. Web Assembly with Rust      
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  Sciatica - Managing and...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks, and legs. This pain typically affects only one side of the body and can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. The underlying cause of sciatica is usually compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, often due to a herniated disc, bone spur, or spinal stenosis. While sciatica itself is not a disease, it is a symptom of an underlying issue affecting the lower spine. 
  One of the most common causes of sciatic nerve irritation is a herniated or slipped disc in the lumbar spine. When the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc pushes through its tougher outer layer, it can press against the sciatic nerve, leading to inflammation and pain. In addition, conditions such as degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, and spinal stenosis can also contribute to sciatic pain by narrowing the spaces within the spine and putting pressure on the nerve roots. Other factors, including muscle tightness, injury, or prolonged sitting, can further aggravate the condition. 
  Symptoms of sciatica can vary widely depending on the severity of the nerve compression. Some individuals experience a sharp, shooting pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, while others may feel a persistent ache, numbness, or tingling in the affected area. In more severe cases, muscle weakness or difficulty moving the leg or foot may occur. The pain can worsen with prolonged sitting, standing, or sudden movements such as coughing or sneezing. Understanding the specific symptoms and their triggers is essential in determining the most effective treatment approach.

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  Ancient Egyptian Astronomy - The...

  Omar Khalil

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  Ancient Egyptian astronomy was deeply intertwined with the culture’s religious beliefs, daily life, and architectural marvels. Long before modern telescopes and advanced instruments, the Egyptians observed the night sky with precision, using it to navigate their world, mark the passing of time, and guide their spiritual practices. Astronomy was not merely a scientific endeavor but a fundamental aspect of their understanding of the cosmos and its connection to the gods. 
  The Egyptians viewed the stars, planets, and other celestial bodies as manifestations of divine power. Central to their astronomical system was the Sun, which they associated with the god Ra. Ra's journey across the sky each day symbolized the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The Sun’s movement was used to structure the day and marked important moments in the agricultural calendar, such as the flooding of the Nile. The Egyptians also closely tracked the movements of the Moon and stars, which helped them define the months and seasons. 
  The study of the stars held profound religious significance for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that the stars were the eyes of the gods, observing and guiding humanity. Certain constellations, such as Orion, were particularly important, representing Osiris, the god of the afterlife. The Egyptians’ knowledge of the stars was so advanced that it influenced the alignment of their monumental architecture. The Great Pyramid of Giza, for instance, is aligned with remarkable precision to the stars, showcasing their ability to map the heavens and incorporate that knowledge into their constructions.

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  Time Series Data Analysis - A...

  Brian Paul

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  Time Series Data Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide for Very Beginner delves into the intricate world of time series analysis, offering readers a profound understanding of how to manage, analyze, and forecast time-dependent data. With an emphasis on practical application, this guide bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world scenarios, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to master time series data. 
  From the fundamentals of time series components to the complexities of modern forecasting models, the book navigates through the nuances of stationarity, seasonality, and autocorrelation, equipping readers with the tools to identify and leverage patterns within time-dependent data. Through detailed exploration of data preparation, exploratory data analysis, and a variety of forecasting methods, from classical approaches like ARIMA to cutting-edge deep learning techniques, this book lays a solid foundation for predictive modeling. 
  Time Series Data Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide for Very Beginner is your key to unlocking the predictive power of time-dependent data. Embrace the opportunity to transform raw data into insightful forecasts that can drive decision-making and innovation in any field. 
   

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