Publisher: University of Buckingham Press
This book, written by Phil Bagge and published in conjunction with Hampshire Inspection and Advisory Service (HIAS), has been devised for children of KS2 (Year 5 and 6) age to learn programming outside of school.
Find your own path to healing with this engaging guide—packed with both evidence-based and unconventional approaches to help you manage OCD and take back your life! If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you may become frustrated with inflexible and overly complicated treatments, and struggle with feelings of failure when these treatments don't work. You aren't alone. If you're tired of "therapy speak" and dense, clinical treatment sessions, maybe it's time to think outside the box. With this engaging toolbox, you'll be able to pick and choose what works for you—including techniques drawn from Buddhism, existential therapy, and even stand-up comedy! When OCD Treatment Doesn't Work also offers a comprehensive set of skills grounded in evidence-based exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, internal family systems therapy (IFS), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) that you can use as needed to find lasting relief from intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and mental obsessions. If you've tried traditional OCD treatment but still haven't found relief, this book provides a customizable approach to help you manage your specific symptoms and improve your life. Why not pick it up and discover what works best for you?Show book
With simple words, Cyril James Skidmore summarizes the growing scientific evidence of the actual direction and purpose of our universe. He then shows us what that means for our lives and our relationships with one another and our world.Show book
Are the physical laws of our universe finely tuned, such that life can exist? What does this imply about how our universe formed? Questions like these are examined in Nature's Balancing Act, presented for a wide audience. From the Big Bang to present-day research, ranging from gravitational waves to experiments on antimatter, our physical laws are shown to be slightly off balance, allowing life to exist.In its opening chapters, the following is asked: What would happen if the strong nuclear force, which binds protons and neutrons together, were slightly stronger or weaker? We know today that pushing the nuclear force off balance by just a few percent would create a different universe, unlike our own. Also, for life to exist, there must be a slight imbalance in the way matter and antimatter were created in the Big Bang. These are just two examples of the fine tuning of physical laws that must happen for the cosmological conditions to be right for life to exist. If the universe wasn't “just so,” you wouldn't be here to hear about it!Even with a favorable universe, how did life on Earth begin? Can human life continue to exist for millions of years, or will we cause our own extinction? These topics are considered in the book and provide a fascinating look at our existence on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere.Show book
Machine Learning Operations for Beginners: A Practical Guide to Building, Deploying, and Managing Machine Learning Models is your comprehensive introduction to the world of MLOps. Designed for newcomers, this book demystifies the complexities of managing machine learning models in production environments, providing a clear and actionable path from data collection to model deployment and maintenance. Discover the essentials of the machine learning lifecycle, including data preparation, model training, and evaluation. Learn how to set up scalable and efficient MLOps environments with the right tools and technologies. Dive into best practices for data management, version control, continuous integration, and deployment. Understand the critical importance of monitoring and maintaining models to ensure they perform accurately over time. With real-world case studies and practical insights, this guide equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully implement MLOps in various industries. Whether you are a data scientist, engineer, or aspiring machine learning practitioner, this book provides the foundational understanding and hands-on techniques to streamline and enhance your machine learning workflows. Start your MLOps journey with confidence and bring your machine learning models to life in production.Show book
In the summer of 2022, Lee Berger lost 50 pounds in order to wriggle though impossibly small openings in the Rising Star cave complex in South Africa—spaces where his team has been unearthing the remains of Homo naledi, a proto-human likely to have coexisted with Homo sapiens some 250,000 years ago. The lead researcher on the site, still Berger had never made his way into the dark, cramped, dangerous underground spaces where many of the naledi fossils had been found. Now he was ready to do so. Once inside the cave, Berger made shocking new discoveries that expand our understanding of this early hominid—discoveries that stand to alter our fundamental understanding of what makes us human. So what does it all mean? Join Berger on the adventure of a lifetime as he explores the Rising Star cave system and begins the complicated process of explaining these extraordinary finds—finds that force a rethinking of human evolution, and discoveries that Berger calls "the Rosetta stone of the human mind."Show book
"Agile Project Management with Kanban: A Proven Framework for Managing Projects, Teams and Deliveries" is a comprehensive guide to implementing the Kanban method in any organization. Originally developed in the manufacturing industry, Kanban is a powerful tool for managing and improving workflows, and it is now widely used in a variety of industries. This book provides a clear and detailed explanation of the Kanban method and its key principles, as well as practical guidance for introducing Kanban to your team and organization. The book begins by defining Kanban and its origins in Lean manufacturing, and comparing it to other Agile methodologies. It then goes on to explain the Kanban board and its components, and the role of Work In Progress (WIP) limits in Kanban. The author provides step-by-step instructions for introducing Kanban to your team and organization, including tips for creating a Kanban board and setting up WIP limits. The book also covers strategies for overcoming resistance to change and managing the flow of work. In addition, the author provides techniques for visualizing and managing the flow of work, discussion of the role of metrics in Kanban, and strategies for identifying and addressing bottlenecks. The book also covers tips for effective communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders, and strategies for ensuring buy-in and alignment with organizational goals. The author also discusses the role of leadership in Kanban, including the Kanban leadership style and practices that are most effective in a Kanban environment. This book is ideal for project managers, team leaders, product managers, and anyone looking to improve their project management and delivery process. With its clear explanations and practical guidance, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to implement Kanban in their organization.Show book
