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Computers and internet, General non-fiction, Politics and government
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The emergence of global terrorism has led to new, innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning techniques for effective counterterrorism.…
This book explores the transformative role of AI and deep learning in combating global terrorism, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these technologies can safeguard nations and societies. It presents strategies for utilizing AI and deep learning in intelligence gathering, predictive analysis, surveillance, and threat detection. The book examines the use of machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of data, identifying patterns and trends to anticipate potential terrorist activities. It highlights how AI-powered systems enhance counterterrorism operations, real-time responses, and decision-making processes. Offering technical insights and practical applications, this book will appeal to students, researchers, and scholars of security studies, international relations, law, and political science, as well as to policymakers, and security professionals interested in a forward-thinking approach to combating terrorism in an interconnected world.
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Der Band untersucht institutionelle Identitäten von Elitehochschulen im Pariser Raum vor dem Hintergrund gegenwärtiger Transformationsprozesse der französischen Hochschul- und Forschungslandschaft.…
Im Zentrum stehen dabei die École normale supérieure de la rue d&’Ulm sowie die École normale supérieure de Cachan, an denen Experteninterviews mit Hochschullehrern und -lehrerinnen durchgeführt, hochschulkulturelle Ereignisse beobachtet sowie Dokumente der Selbstdarstellung der Hochschulen analysiert wurden. Die Publikation versteht sich als ein Beitrag zu einer Aktualisierung der Forschung zum System der Elitebildung in Frankreich im Umkreis von Pierre Bourdieu.
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Philosophy
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Conceptual engineering is the method of critically assessing, improving, and replacing the concepts we use in thought and talk. Based…
on lectures by leading philosophers at the Conceptual Engineering Online Seminar 2020–2022, this first of three volumes is dedicated to core foundational issues in conceptual engineering: questions about the nature and varieties of conceptual engineering, whether engineering a concept necessarily preserves core features of a concept, and where the normative limits of conceptual engineering lie. It is of interest to professional philosophers with expertise in metaphilosophy or those who seek to apply the methods of conceptual engineering to issues in their own areas of specialization, as well as philosophy students who want to get acquainted with the exciting and dynamic methodological developments of their discipline. This volume includes chapters by Derek Ball & Bryan Pickel, Delia Belleri, Paul Egré & Cathal O&’Madagain, Peter Gardener, Hans-Johan Glock, James Hampton, Allison Koslow, Esa Díaz León, and Sarah Sawyer.
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Business and economics, Politics and government
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Warum erleben Kund*innen im Versicherungswesen oft unterschiedlichen Service an unterschiedlichen Kontaktpunkten? Im Fokus des Buches steht das Touchpointmanagement als zentrales…
Instrument des Customer Experience Managements (CX). Denn gerade im sensiblen und stark servicegeprägten Umfeld der Krankenversicherung entscheidet nicht nur das Was, sondern auch das Wie: Ein konsistentes, positives Erlebnis über alle Kontaktpunkte hinweg ist kein Nice-to-have, sondern Voraussetzung für Vertrauen, Bindung und Zufriedenheit. Die Arbeit zeigt praxisnah, wie Versicherer durch gezielte CX-Strategien die Qualität der Interaktion verbessern können und wie in kurzen Schritten begonnen werden kann.
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Das Ziel dieses kompakten und einführenden Lehrbuches ist es, im Rahmen des Stoffumfangs einer vierstündigen Mathematikvorlesung wesentliche stochastische Modelle der…
Versicherungsmathematik systematisch einzuführen und in ihren Grundzügen zu analysieren. Das Buch gibt eine Einführung u.a. in die Themen: • Lebensversicherungsmathematik, insbesondere zufällige Zahlungsströme und Satz von Hattendorff• Schadenversicherungsmathematik, insbesondere Risiko- und Ruintheorie, auch für Großschäden• Prämienberechnungsprinzipien, Risikomaße und Erfahrungstarifierung Das Buch legt einen Schwerpunkt auf die Erläuterung klassischer und teils fortgeschrittener stochastischer und maßtheoretischer Methoden und Ergebnisse unter Rückgriff auf möglichst vollständige Beweise. Geeignet ist das Buch für fortgeschrittene Bachelor- sowie Master-Studierende mathematischer Studiengänge mit Vorkenntnissen in Maß-, Integrations- und Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie.
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Police procedural fiction, Romance, Romantic suspense, Suspense and thrillers
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When harassment turns to attempted murder…they must reveal their secrets The anonymous note is so disturbing that Mira Veronica accidentally…
totals her car in Eagle Mountain&’s wilderness. First to respond is search and rescue volunteer Carter Ames, an unabashed flirt and nonstop charmer. But when Mira is forced to deal with a past she thought she&’d left behind, Carter becomes her strongest supporter. He&’s attracted to the pretty teacher and determined to earn her trust. Before long, they&’re sharing a deeper connection and long-held secrets—secrets that a mysterious stranger is determined to reveal. But underestimating Carter is a mistake, because he has no intention of letting anything come between them. Not even a killer…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Eagle Mountain: Unsolved Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Canyon KillerBook 2: Wilderness SearchBook 3: Peak SuspicionBook 4: High Country Escape
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Computers and internet, Science and technology
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This book aims to introduce agriculturists, particularly those with non-computing backgrounds, to the Python programming language. Python's simplicity, versatility, and…
extensive library support make it an ideal tool for addressing data science and machine learning challenges. This book focuses on the application of Python in various agricultural fields such as Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Horticulture, Food Technology, Farm Machinery, and Animal Sciences. It underscores the significance of programming skills in empowering agriculturists to analyze data, optimize resources, and automate routine tasks, thereby enhancing productivity and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices. By bridging the gap between traditional agricultural knowledge and modern computing techniques, this book serves as a valuable resource for agriculturists aiming to advance their careers and improve agricultural outcomes.
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Contemporary romance, Romance, General fiction, Westerns
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One hot stolen night with a country star turns into a major complication in this Western romance set in the…
wilds of Montana, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage. The past is the past—until he shows up on your doorstep.Self-proclaimed good girl Aubrey Hale has too many secrets. Among them is missing the big-city life she left behind for small-town Montana—the life that included a one-night stand with country star Gunner Woods. But Aubrey and her friends have recently sworn off men. So when Gunner turns up in Timber Falls looking all kinds of sexy, she pretends she&’s never met him.Gunner is surprised to see Aubrey again and even more surprised by how she&’s acting. The carefree woman he knew for one night is now jaded. After a failed record launch, Gunner can relate—and maybe they could even find solace in each other, if she&’d stop treating him like a stranger.Aubrey&’s not ready to let her guard down, but she&’s just fine with letting the sparks between them burn… But when Gunner&’s career reignites, she&’ll have to reckon with her discontent. Can you chase two separate dreams without burning everything to the ground?The Rebel with Broken Strings is a spicy, fast-paced romance you can read in one sitting. Don&’t miss these other swoony-worthy titles in the Naked Moose series:Book 1: The Devil in Blue JeansBook 2: Lone Wolf in LightsBook 3: The Rebel with Broken Strings
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Romance, Contemporary romance
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The next installment of Royal York Hospital by Becky Wicks, a festive enemies-to-lovers workplace romance!Festive fling…or forever? A year after Angel was jilted…
at her dream Christmas wedding, her new life is off to a flying start. Until she wakes in the arms of gorgeous colleague Teddy—the man she beat out for her lead flight paramedic job! The rivals agree it wasn&’t anything serious. Besides, enigmatic thrill-seeker Teddy clearly wants to keep his distance. But, working together, Angel glimpses warmth beneath his cool exterior… And her heart begins racing from more than the rush of saving lives!From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Read all the Royal York Hospital books:Book 1: Single Dad's Christmas Wish by Alison RobertsBook 2: Winter Nights with the Midwife by Karin BaineBook 3: Mistletoe Kiss to Heal His Heart by Annie ClaydonBook 4: Christmas with Her Rival by Becky WicksBook 5: Wedding Date with Dr. Petrides by Kristine LynnBook 6: New Year to Nine-Month Surprise by Louisa Heaton
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Animal stories, Contemporary romance, Romance, General fiction
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Christmas, canines and courtship… Dale Wilson&’s life hasn&’t been &“good&” since his beloved wife died—at least until Millie Monroe moves…
to Ocean Breeze. Dale and his dog Juice can&’t help but be drawn to the pediatric nurse. A widow herself, Millie understands not wanting romance. Finding unexpected common ground has given them both a friendship they&’ve craved. Plus, their respective pups have become friends, too! But Dale has a secret—he&’s bestselling author WG Gunder. Not something he readily wants to admit to the woman in his heart…and his bed. Perhaps the Christmas spirit can teach him that sometimes happily-ever-after is disguised as a new beginning… From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Cottages on Ocean Breeze
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General fiction, Contemporary romance, RomanceMedicine
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The latest Harlequin Medical Romance by Sue MacKay, a small-town, workplace romance!Clocking off with the doc! When tragedy struck and Nikki&’s…
husband left her, the ER doc&’s life fell apart at the seams. Then handsome new doctor Shaun arrives in town… Nikki can&’t help but tentatively put herself back out there. And, oh, do Shaun&’s mind-blowing kisses make her feel alive again! Though Nikki isn&’t the only one of them running from a painful past, it&’s getting harder to keep their emotions under lock and key… Dare Nikki take the leap of faith, from no-strings to forever?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
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Contemporary romance, Romance
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Mistletoe and new memories make this a Christmas she&’ll never forget. When navy SEAL Ronan Sheridan revives a nearly drowned…
woman, she has no memory of who she is. With Christmas approaching, Ronan offers her refuge in his home, where she&’s warmly welcomed by his extended family. Her strength and vulnerability impress Ronan, but despite their growing attraction, he won&’t make a move until he&’s certain she&’s single…or she&’s certain! Lauren Montez does not remember she&’s a cutthroat high-powered ad exec. But steeped in the kindhearted life of Charming, Texas, Lauren&’s soul knows this is where she belongs. Especially because she&’s falling for Ronan—a principled man unlike any of her former entanglements. Her Christmas wish is to remember. But if her memories return, will their love be strong enough to survive her past?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Charming, Texas
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Romance, Contemporary romance
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Greek's Kidnapped Princess is a runaway royal, convenient marriage, Greek billionaire romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Heidi Rice.First a runaway royal……
Then his stolen bride-to-be? Seeing Princess Freya attempt to flee a palace-arranged marriage, Theo Caras is catapulted back to their electrifying encounter months before. Driven by instinct, he steals her away, to protect her—and entice her into a mutually beneficial union… Freya won&’t be a pawn in Theo&’s play for power; she doesn&’t want a convenient husband. However, her anger at being kidnapped only fuels the still searing attraction… It&’s clear the Greek billionaire isn&’t as cynical as he professes. Can his offer be purely political when he&’s as tormented by their passion as Freya?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Claimed by a Greek books:Book 1: The Heir AffairBook 2: Greek's Kidnapped Princess
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Contemporary romance
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When old friends become newlyweds, love isn&’t part of the plan. Forget true love! Joe Bravo wants to marry and…
start a family with someone he can trust. Someone like Macy Storm, his longtime friend and business partner. Joe trusts Macy with everything. They&’re already a great team in life—why not in family? No passion, no drama. It&’s the perfect proposal. Macy has never considered marrying without love, even though she&’s only known heartbreak. Yet Joe&’s proposal makes sense on many levels. Hearts safely locked away, Macy and Joe make their vows and start a new chapter as husband and wife. But their loveless wedded bliss may be short-lived when Macy breaks the one condition of their marriage: She&’s fallen in love with her husband. From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Bravo Family Ties
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Contemporary romance, Romance
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In a rugged small town on the coast of Michigan where heartbreak lingers but love always finds a way, sparks…
fly between a fireman and the daughter of the fire chief after an unforgettable one night stand. Fans of Lucy Score&’s Knockmeout Series, Elsie Silver, Carley Fortune, and B.K. Borrison will swoon over book 1 in Lena Hendrix&’s bestselling Kings Series! Cocky, pierced firefighters are perfect for late-night rom-coms, but in real life they&’re nothing but trouble. Especially when you find out they work for your dad—after you&’ve already slept with them. Moving to my parents&’ small town was supposed to be the fresh start I was looking for. When a disastrous Valentine&’s Day leads to an unexpected encounter with a sexy stranger, it ended with the hottest night of my life. I didn&’t think I would ever see Whip again. Imagine my surprise when one of my sixth-grade students has a medical emergency and it&’s Whip who shows up, looking hot as hell, to save the day. I should be embarrassed at how we left things, but instead I&’m furious he doesn&’t seem to remember me. So I scrape my pride off the floor, lift my chin, and pretend there&’s nothing between us. But that can last only so long. Stolen glances melt into forbidden touches, and once we give in to temptation, we can&’t keep our hands off each other. Nothing has ever felt so right, but my guarded heart won&’t let me believe in happily ever after with a man like him. Opening up to Whip may be the hardest thing I&’ve ever done, and every time we agree to one last time, we both know it&’s a lie. How many times can we keep telling ourselves just this once before we realize that, when it comes to love, once is never enough?
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Mysteries and crime stories
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The latest mesmerizing novel in a new mystery series featuring the captivating Dovey Van Dalen, once the belle of 1840s…
Copenhagen, now a spellbound, magic-wielding mystic in present-day Washington, D.C., charged with recovering magical property from the unbound—by any means necessary. Dovey didn&’t expect to fall in love after the age of 200, yet she can&’t stop thinking about Grant &“Gib&” Barlow, the gorgeous FBI agent who helped her crack her last case. A romance with an unbound is obviously a terrible idea, but for Gib, it could be fatal—because Dovey&’s employer, Elric Ostergaard, arguably the most powerful mystic in the world, also happens to be her longtime lover. Alas, Dovey&’s efforts to steer clear of Gib become impossible when her best friend, fellow mystic, and unapologetic romantic, Ursula Göransdotter, tricks them into a lunch date—during which Gib is alerted that a fellow agent has been murdered in his own home. The state of the crime scene, and of the body, seem to defy logic—but Dovey immediately recognizes the Crushing Spell, which could only be cast by a supremely powerful mystic—like her boss. When another agent is killed in the same manner, Dovey races to find Elric for answers. Meanwhile, the FBI body count rises, and it becomes clear that a rogue mystic is targeting the unbound agents, but why? What ensues is another missing magical trinket, a tense confrontation with Elric, a shocking discovery about Gib, and grave danger to all involved—forcing Dovey to navigate realm-crossing love triangles, supernatural power struggles—and ultimately, her own surprisingly vulnerable heart . . .
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Contemporary romance
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Unexpected sparks ignite a slow burn in this grumpy/sunshine workplace romance when a single mom proposes a marriage of convenience…
to save her boss&’s brewery.Fans of Lucy Score, Elsie Silver, Carley Fortune, and B.K. Borrison will find their next obsession with this second standalone in bestselling author Lena Hendrix&’s spicy, emotional, deeply romantic Kings Series set in small town Michigan.You might think it&’s reckless for a single mom to enter into a marriage of convenience with her boss.You would be correct. To make matters worse, Abel King is a grumpy local brewer with a criminal past. He also happens to be my boss and a total stick-in-the-mud. Every time I come to work with a smile and wave, I&’m lucky if I can get a grunt in response. When I accidentally-on-purpose overhear that he&’s having trouble securing a business loan due to his criminal record, I hatch a plan to help the both of us. The arrangement is perfect—a business transaction and nothing more. Like having a roommate without the hassle of other people bugging you for dates. I will definitely not be falling in love with him—no matter how many times he says &“my wife&” and tingles dance in all the right places. Trouble is, as time goes on, things stop feeling like business and start feeling a whole lot like pleasure . . . and really, that&’s just my luck . . .
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Multi-cultural fiction, Romantic suspense, Ghost and horror stories
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A dark history is unearthed amid crumbling façades in Lambda Literary fellow Victor Manibo&’s new gothic tale of family, homecoming,…
and postcolonial vengeance . . .SOME LEGACIES ARE BEST LEFT BURIED . . . Villa Sepulveda is a storied relic of the Philippines&’ past: a Spanish colonial manor, its moldering stonework filled with centuries-old heirlooms, nestled in a remote coconut plantation. When their patriarch dies mysteriously, his far-flung family returns to their ancestral home. Filipino-American student Adrian Sepulveda invites his college girlfriend, Sophie, a transracial adoptee who knows little about her own Filipino heritage, to the funeral of a man who was entwined with the history of the country itself. Sophie soon learns that there is more to the Sepulvedas than a grand tradition of political and entrepreneurial success. Adrian&’s relatives clash viciously amid grief, confusion, and questions about the family curse that their matriarch refuses to answer. When a landslide traps them all in the villa, secrets begin to emerge, revealing sins both intimately personal and unthinkably public. Sifting through fact, folklore, and fiction, Sophie finds herself at the center of a reckoning. Did a mythical demon really kill Adrian&’s grandfather? How complicit are the Sepulvedas in the country&’s oppressive history? As a series of ill omens befall the villa, Sophie must decide whom to trust—and whom to flee—before the family&’s true legacy comes to take its revenge . . .
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Romance, Contemporary romance
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In bestselling author Lena Hendrix&’s fourth Kings novel, JP King finds his position as head of the King family&’s powerful…
empire compromised by some unexpected news—and the irresistible woman who delivered it . . .He&’s my sister&’s ex, a stubborn jerk, and completely off-limits. Getting a man to give up custody of a son he didn&’t know existed should have been easy. Trouble is, nothing with JP King is ever easy. Suave, grumpy billionaires aren&’t supposed to have strong hands or filthy mouths, and I never expected our snippy banter to be so much fun. JP regards me as something he scraped off the bottom of his dress shoe, but when this reluctant single dad looks at my nephew, there&’s a softness there he struggles to keep hidden. He may be gruff and uptight, but something simmers beneath his controlled, polished exterior. Sure, I&’m wild and reckless, but when we&’re forced together as guardians, everything changes. His cold and calculated exterior melts into hushed conversations and lingering stares. The more we fight, the harder we fall. I&’m scatterbrained, unconventional, and everything he&’s been missing. The closer we get, the less we understand why we were ever at odds. . . . until just like that our lives are turned upside down.
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Contemporary romance
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After anonymously flirting online, sparks fly IRL between a tattooed playboy and a no-nonsense business manager in bestselling author Lena…
Hendrix&’s spicy, emotional, deeply romantic standalone Kings novel set in small town, coastal Michigan. Perfect for fans of Lucy Score, Elsie Silver, Carley Fortune, and B.K. Borrison! Royal King is pure mischief wrapped in a cocky smirk and a heated stare. Five minutes in his small town and I knew he was going to be nothing but trouble. He&’s an arrogant, tattooed playboy with a secret, and I&’m the woman tasked with quietly cleaning up his family&’s mess. I never dreamed he could be the mysterious stranger behind my hidden, late-night messages. It doesn&’t matter what he says or how hard he tries to get under my skin. I won&’t break. Not for him. Not for anyone. But when our secrets are exposed, all bets are off. He knows the rules—just a little fun exploration. Nothing more. But one lesson leads to another . . . and another . . . and soon I realize that he&’s set out to break every rule I&’ve ever put into place. I refuse to find myself melting under his gaze or swooning at the way he makes the noise around us quieter.