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 Markov Processes and Controlled Markov Chains by Zhenting Hou, Jerzy A. Filar, Anyue Chen English | PDF | 2002 | 501 Pages | ISBN : 1402008031 | 35.5 MB The general theory of stochastic processes and the more specialized theory of Markov processes evolved enormously in the second half of the last century. In parallel, the theory of controlled Markov chains (or Markov decision processes) was being pioneered by control engineers and operations researchers. Researchers in Markov processes and controlled Markov chains have been, for a long time, aware of the synergies between these two subject areas.  Map for the Heart: Ida Valley Essays by Jillian Sullivan English | January 8, 2021 | ISBN: 1988592569 | 280 pages | EPUB | 0.74 Mb To live in Central Otago is to come to terms with the dominance of nature. Writer Jillian Sullivan set out to walk the hills and mountains of the Ida Valley where she lives, and follow the Manuherekia River from the mountains to its confluence with the Clutha/Mata-au. Her aim was to explore not only the land and river for themselves, but the ways in which we grow in intimacy with where we live; how our histories, and those of the people who went before us, our experiences of loss and love, our awakening to what is around us, bring us closer to community-closer to a meaningful life. Map for the Heart is a haunting collection of essays braiding history and memoir with environmentalism amid an awareness of the seasonal fluctuations of light and wind, heat and snow, plants and creatures, and the lives and work of locals. In writing that is psychologically nurturing and deeply attentive to all that's around, Sullivan leads readers to the core of the questions that persist throughout a life: who to love, how to love, how to be independent and yet how to live a moral life that also cares for others. The land reminds us, she writes, that we are not in charge.  Sergey Ivashchenko, "Manual of Chess Combinations, Vol. 1a" English | 2006 | ISBN: 5946930451, 5946930443 | PDF | pages: 114 | 4.8 mb The book is a new edition of a bestseller by an experienced coach Sergey Ivashchenko. Over 250,000 copies of his books were sold in the Soviet Union in the late 1980's. This book is intended for beginners, both children and adults. The themes are: Mate in one, Mate in two, Win a queen, Win a rook, Win a piece, etc.
 Michele Moody-Adams, "Making Space for Justice: Social Movements, Collective Imagination, and Political Hope" English | ISBN: 0231201362 | 2022 | 360 pages | PDF | 2 MB From nineteenth-century abolitionism to Black Lives Matter today, progressive social movements have been at the forefront of social change. Yet it is seldom recognized that such movements have not only engaged in political action but also posed crucial philosophical questions about the meaning of justice and about how the demands of justice can be met.  Beth Thomsett-Scott, "Makerspace and Collaborative Technologies: A LITA Guide " English | ISBN: 1538126478 | 2020 | 116 pages | EPUB | 9 MB So, what are library patrons doing with makerspaces and other innovative technology? This book explores how patrons are using innovative technologies utilizing real-life case studies from a variety of academic institutions. Authors were selected based on the technology provided and their expertise in establishing and marketing this technology. Readers will discover:  G. C Nayak, "Madhyamika Sunyata - A Reappraisal" English | 2001 | ISBN: 8185636478 | PDF | pages: 103 | 4.9 mb If I may be permitted to indulge, at the outset, in a little excursion into my past for acknowledging some of my intellectual debts while speaking about my own background that has led to my recent preoccupation with the subject, particularly the Madhyamika thought, I must admit that my interest in Buddhism and Vedānta goes as far back as my post-graduate days at Allahabad during 1955-56, when I was introduced to uddhism mainly through the Vedānta polemics as highlighted in the scholarly presentations of works such as Mukeijee's Nature of Self as well as in the works of Sankara himself, e.g. in his Brahma Sūtra Bhäsya and the Upanipad Bhasyas which I had made a point in those days to study in original as a part of my daily duty, swädhyäya. At the same time, I also developed a keen interest in those days in an independent study of Buddhism as an important trend in Indian thought; the credit for this largely goes to my study of Hiriyanna's Outlines discussing in an inimitable style Buddhism along with its different schools with remarkable objectivity, impartiality, as well as clarity and also to my subsequent study of Murti's Central Philosophy of Buddhismand Stcherbatsky's Conception of Buddhist Nirvana, works of seminal importance in the field.  Phil Stacey, "Made to Worship: Empty Idols and the Fullness of God" English | ISBN: 1589977092 | 2022 | 272 pages | EPUB | 1409 KB Performing on the hugely popular American Idol television show in 2007 almost ruined Phil Stacey's life.  Editors of MUNCHIES, "MUNCHIES Guide to Dinner: How to Feed Yourself and Your Friends" English | 2019 | ISBN: 0399580123 | EPUB | pages: 224 | 9.7 mb This guide to cooking from the popular VICE channel MUNCHIES teaches you both survival and show-off skills via more than 80 recipes.
 Lucky Mud & Other Foma: A Field Guide to Kurt Vonnegut's Environmentalism and Planetary Citizenship by Christina Jarvis English | December 6, 2022 | ISBN: 1644212250 | True EPUB | 368 pages | 7.9 MB A fascinating deep dive into Kurt Vonnegut's oeuvre and legacy, illuminating his unique perspective on environmental stewardship and our shared connections as humans, Earthlings, and stardust.  April Baker-Bell, "Linguistic Justice " English | ISBN: 1138551023 | 2020 | 128 pages | EPUB | 5 MB Bringing together theory, research, and practice to dismantle Anti-Black Linguistic Racism and white linguistic supremacy, this book provides ethnographic snapshots of how Black students navigate and negotiate their linguistic and racial identities across multiple contexts. By highlighting the counterstories of Black students, Baker-Bell demonstrates how traditional approaches to language education do not account for the emotional harm, internalized linguistic racism, or consequences these approaches have on Black students' sense of self and identity. This book presents Anti-Black Linguistic Racism as a framework that explicitly names and richly captures the linguistic violence, persecution, dehumanization, and marginalization Black Language-speakers endure when using their language in schools and in everyday life. To move toward Black linguistic liberation, Baker-Bell introduces a new way forward through Antiracist Black Language Pedagogy, a pedagogical approach that intentionally and unapologetically centers the linguistic, cultural, racial, intellectual, and self-confidence needs of Black students. This volume captures what Antiracist Black Language Pedagogy looks like in classrooms while simultaneously illustrating how theory, research, and practice can operate in tandem in pursuit of linguistic and racial justice. |
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