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 Martin Otto, "Bounded Variable Logics and Counting: A Study in Finite Models " English | ISBN: 1107167949 | 2017 | 193 pages | PDF | 19 MB Since their inception, the Perspectives in Logic and Lecture Notes in Logic series have published seminal works by leading logicians. Many of the original books in the series have been unavailable for years, but they are now in print once again. In this volume, the ninth publication in the Lecture Notes in Logic series, Martin Otto gives an introduction to finite model theory that indicates the main ideas and lines of inquiry that motivate research in this area. Particular attention is paid to bounded variable infinitary logics, with and without counting quantifiers, related fixed-point logics, and the corresponding fragments of Ptime. The relations with Ptime exhibit the fruitful exchange between ideas from logic and from complexity theory that is characteristic of finite model theory.  Dinty W. Moore, "Bodies of Truth: Personal Narratives on Illness, Disability, and Medicine" English | ISBN: 1496203607 | 2019 | 210 pages | PDF | 3 MB 2019 Foreword INDIES Award, Gold for Anthologies
 Blockchain Platforms: A Look at the Underbelly of Distributed Platforms (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Science) by Stijn Van Hijfte English | July 6, 2020 | ISBN: 1681738937 | 242 pages | EPUB | 10 Mb This book introduces all the technical features that make up blockchain technology today. It starts with a thorough explanation of all technological concepts necessary to understand any discussions related to distributed ledgers and a short history of earlier implementations. It then discusses in detail how the Bitcoin network looks and what changes are coming in the near future, together with a range of altcoins that were created on the same base code. To get an even better idea, the book shortly explores how Bitcoin might be forked before going into detail on the Ethereum network and cryptocurrencies running on top of the network, smart contracts, and more. The book introduces the Hyperledger foundation and the tools offered to create private blockchain solutions. For those willing, it investigates directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) and several of its implementations, which could solve several of the problems other blockchain networks are still dealing with to this day. In Chapter 4, readers can find an overview of blockchain networks that can be used to build solutions of their own and the tools that can help them in the process.  Susie Larson, "Blessings for the Evening: Finding Peace in God's Presence" English | ISBN: 0764211633 | 2013 | 208 pages | EPUB | 627 KB Be Blessed Tonight  Black Everyday Lives, Material Culture and Narrative: Tings in de House English | 2023 | ISBN: 0367408678 | 219 Pages | PDF (True) | 23 MB The structure of Black Everyday Lives, Material Culture and Narrative examines life through a personal study of the family home - room by room, object by object - as a portal through which to examine the intricacies and nuances of daily considerations of African heritage people living in Britain in the modern era (post-1950). Using Small Anthropology methodology, this book foregrounds the experiences of Black British lives by bringing the threads of history and culture into the relevancy of the present day and demonstrates how the personal sphere directly links to wider public and political concerns.  Birds in Roman Life and Myth (Global Perspectives on Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology) by Ashleigh Green English | March 3, 2023 | ISBN: 1032162864 | True PDF | 228 pages | 12.3 MB This book explores the place of birds in Roman myth and everyday life, focusing primarily on the transitional period of 100 BCE to 100 CE within the Italian peninsula.
 Birds in Roman Life and Myth (Global Perspectives on Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology) by Ashleigh Green English | March 3rd, 2023 | ISBN: 1032162864 | 248 pages | True EPUB | 10.43 MB This book explores the place of birds in Roman myth and everyday life, focusing primarily on the transitional period of 100 BCE to 100 CE within the Italian peninsula.
 Amber R. Clifford-Napoleone, "Binding and Unbinding Kink: Pain, Pleasure, and Empowerment in Theory and Practice" English | ISBN: 3031064844 | 2022 | 299 pages | PDF | 11 MB This book is a collection of essays highlighting different disciplinary, topical, and practical approaches to the study of kink and popular culture. The volume is written by both academics and practitioners, bringing the essays a special perspective not seen in other volumes. Essays included examine everything from Nina Hartley fan letters to kink shibari witches to kink tourism in a South African prison. The focus is not just on kink as a sexual practice, but on kink as a subculture, as a way of living, and as a way of seeing popular culture in new and interesting ways.  Big Data and Public Policy: Course, Content and Outcome English | 2023 | ISBN: 3031160304 | 265 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 3.3 MB This book provides a comprehensive overview of how the course, content and outcome of policy making is affected by big data. It scrutinises the notion that big and open data makes policymaking a more rational process, in which policy makers are able to predict, assess and evaluate societal problems. It also examines how policy makers deal with big data, the problems and limitations they face, and how big data shapes policymaking on the ground. The book considers big data from various perspectives, not just the political, but also the technological, legal, institutional and ethical dimensions. The potential of big data use in the public sector is also assessed, as well as the risks and dangers this might pose. Through several extended case studies, it demonstrates the dynamics of big data and public policy. Offering a holistic approach to the study of big data, this book will appeal to students and scholars of public policy, public administration and data science, as well as those interested in governance and politics.  Bet on Black: The Good News about Being Black in America Today by Eboni K. Williams English | January 31, 2023 | ISBN: 0306828642 | True EPUB | 256 pages | 1.4 MB Journalist, attorney, and star of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York reshapes the cultural landscape of achievement by showing why Black unity is crucial to individual and collective success. |
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