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  Reinforcement Learning -...

  Simon Winston

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  In a world where machines are constantly pushing the boundaries of human capabilities, one field stands out as a beacon of innovation: Reinforcement Learning (RL). In "Reinforcement Learning: Amplifying AI - Shattering Boundaries with Reinforcement Learning," embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of AI's next frontier. 
  Unveiling the inner workings of reinforcement learning, this book is your guide to understanding and harnessing the power of intelligent agents that learn to make decisions through trial and error. From the foundational concepts of agents, environments, and rewards to advanced algorithms like Q-learning, deep Q-networks, and policy gradients, you'll uncover the strategies that machines use to optimize their own performance. 
  Dive into the world of dynamic programming, explore Monte Carlo methods, and delve into the intricacies of temporal difference learning. Discover how these algorithms enable machines to not only learn from their experiences but also to predict and adapt to the outcomes of their actions. Witness the fusion of reinforcement learning and neural networks, creating potent combinations capable of conquering complex tasks. 
  But this book doesn't just stop at theory. It provides hands-on insights into implementing reinforcement learning algorithms, equipping you with the tools to transform abstract concepts into practical solutions. Explore exploration strategies that balance learning from the familiar with the excitement of the unknown. Understand the challenges of transferring knowledge across tasks and the emerging frontiers of multi-task learning and hierarchical approaches. 
  Join us on this transformative expedition into the realm of Reinforcement Learning, and discover how it amplifies AI's capabilities, shattering boundaries along the way. Your journey to empower machines with intelligent decision-making starts here. 
   

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  Homo Sapiens

  Introbooks Team

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  Around 13.5 billion years ago, energy, time, matter and space had come to be known as the phenomenon of the Big Bang. The theory of the fundamental features of the universe is referred to as physics. Around 30,000 years when these features had appeared, energy along with matter had started the coalescing into various complex structures referred to as the atoms. These then combined themselves into bigger molecules. The theory of atoms along with molecules as well as its interaction is referred to as the chemistry. Some 3.8 billion years before, on some planet known as the Earth, several molecules had combined to result in some large and well-defined structures known as the organisms. The theory of the organisms is referred to as biology. 
  Around 70,000 years before, the organisms which belonged to the group homo sapiens had started forming even larger and elaborative structures known as the cultures. The development of these cultures is known as history.

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  In Search of My Father -...

  Helen Popovic

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  What happens when life throws together a busy, enthusiastic, doctor-daughter and her bereaved, disenchanted, dependent father? What happens when science meets stubbornness and a parent needs parenting? 
  Following her mother’s death, Dr Helena Popovic puts her medical training and beliefs to the test when she becomes the carer for her elderly father, who has encroaching dementia. 
  A passionate medical practitioner and international speaker, Helena finds herself living out everything she preached. 
  This moving story is part personal diary, part scientific treatise and part practical guide, woven together with humorous anecdotes. Above all, it’s an inspiring account of a daughter in search of her father: the man beyond the grief, despair, depression and dementia. 
  This timeless book deals with a complex issue many of us will need to face: how best to care for elderly parents or loved ones who can no longer care for themselves. What do those in our care most need from us? 
  Are there steps we can take to defy dementia and build a better brain? Are we able to sharpen our intellect, tap into brain potential we never knew we had, and prevent the cognitive decline most of us believe is inevitable with ageing? 
  The answer is an unequivocal YES! 
  Facts inform but stories transform. The facts in this book will change your thinking – the story in this book will change your life. 
  ‘Who would have thought that dementia could be such an adventure—that adventure, in fact, prevents dementia!’ Dr Sarah Woodbury FRANZCOG

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  Living Medicine - Don Thomas...

  Dr. Fred Appelbaum

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  A sweeping biography of the visionary behind bone marrow transplantation and the story of the diseases cured by Don Thomas's discovery. In the last half of the twentieth century, Thomas himself discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease—like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia—forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earning him a Nobel Prize, and the cascade of treatments he inspired have reshaped and will continue to reshape the practice of clinical medicine. Yet no one has ever written Thomas’s courageous story. Dr. Frederick R. Appelbaum, a member of Thomas’s research team, does so for the first time in Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution. Bone marrow transplantation has now saved over a million lives, but when Thomas first had the idea, he was met with disbelief by the scientific community. Appelbaum, informed by decades in the field and personal connection with Thomas, tells us the secrets to Thomas’s success: his unique characteristics, how he created an effective team of researchers, and how he overcame the technical obstacles of marrow transplantation. Appelbaum tells a bigger story, too, of the scientific and societal implications of this achievement, which are critical for scientific and lay readers alike so that we all might be better informed of how far our medical progress has come and will go.

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  The Modern Bestiary - A Curated...

  Joanna Bagniewska

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  From the familiar to the improbable, the gross to the endearing, The Modern Bestiary is a compendium of curious creatures. It includes both animals that have made headlines and those you’ve probably never heard of, such as skin-eating  
  caecilians, harp sponges, or zombie worms—also known as bone-eating snot flowers.  
   
  Arranged by elements, Earth, Water and Air, The Modern Bestiary contains wellknown species told from new and unexpected angles (rats that drive cars; fish that communicate by passing wind), as well as stranger and lesser-known creatures  
  (including carnivorous mice that howl at the moon, cross-dressing cuttlefish, and antechinuses—small marsupials that literally mate themselves to death). Finally, there are the ‘aliens on Earth’—the incredible, the surreal, the magical—such as  
  tardigrades, tongue-eating lice and immortal jellyfish, creatures so astonishing that they make unicorns look rather commonplace. 
   
  Written by a zoologist with a flair for storytelling, this is a fascinating celebration of the animal kingdom.

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  Your Short Guide to Security...

  Everything Security Systems

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  Did you know that a home without a security system is three times more likely to be targeted for a break-in than one with an alarm fitted? 
  This is a sobering thought, and another is that, according to the FBI, an intrusion occurs every 15 seconds in the US alone. That’s more than two million home intrusions every year. 
  If that is enough to grab your attention, then you are probably thinking about making one of the best investments and having a home security system fitted as soon as possible. 
  This book, Your Short Guide to Security Systems: What You Need to Know Before Purchasing a Security System to Protect Your Family and Assets, will help you make the right decision for what will work best for you, with chapters that cover: 
  How monitored burglar alarms work 
  Benefits of installing one 
  Choosing between monitored and self-monitored systems 
  Health medical alert systems 
  CCTV surveillance systems 
  Keyless card access systems 
  Intercom Systems 
  The growing need for cyber security 
  And lots more… 
  If you want to avoid becoming a statistic in the one in five homes that suffer a home invasion every year, then getting a decent alarm system should be a paramount consideration. 
  Your Short Guide to Security Systems has detailed information to help you make informed choices that protect your property and keep your family from harm. This guide also makes the perfect training manual for new security sales advisors joining the Alarm and Security industry. 
  Scroll up now and click Add to Cart to get your copy!

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