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Computers and internet, Science and technology
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This book presents a comprehensive framework for integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Internet of Things (IoT) networks. It redefines communication…
paradigms by merging traditional data transmission with intelligent decision-making, adaptive feedback mechanisms, and semantic understanding. Beginning with foundational communication principles, the book progresses to advanced topics such as AI-enabled feedback coding, semantic representation, multi-agent learning for multiple access, and intelligent network control using deep reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and large language models. A central theme of the book is how AI can unlock new dimensions of energy efficiency, scalability, and reliability across diverse IoT environments, from industrial automation and healthcare to smart cities and edge learning. Through practical case studies and in-depth technical discussions, it demonstrates how intelligent protocols enhance communication quality, minimize energy consumption, and coordinate large-scale distributed devices. The book concludes with a forward-looking examination of societal and ethical implications, addressing key challenges in managing intelligent IoT systems at scale. This book is intended for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in wireless communications, AI for networking, and IoT systems. System engineers and practitioners engaged in network optimization, industrial IoT, and smart city development will also find it a valuable resource.
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Business and economics, General non-fiction, Medicine
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The book provides a description of the process of health economic evaluation and modelling for cost-effectiveness analysis, particularly from the…
perspective of a Bayesian statistical approach. Some relevant theory and introductory concepts are presented using practical examples and two running case studies. The book also describes in detail how to perform health economic evaluations using the R package BCEA (Bayesian Cost-Effectiveness Analysis). BCEA can be used to post-process the results of a Bayesian cost-effectiveness model and perform advanced analyses producing standardized and highly customizable outputs. It presents all the features of the package, including its many functions and their practical application, as well as its user-friendly web interface. The book is a valuable resource for statisticians and practitioners working in the field of health economics wanting to simplify and standardize their workflow, for example in the preparation of dossiers in support of marketing authorization, or academic and scientific publications. This new edition includes a more streamlined description of examples and programming, focusing on the newest release of the BCEA package and recent work on Value of Information.
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European history, History, Religion, General non-fiction
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Representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church today often frame queer genders and sexualities as perverse deviations from &‘tradition&’. While historians…
often assume the Church has always condemned homosexuality, this book reassesses the supposed incompatibility of Russian Orthodoxy and queerness. Focusing on a range of primary sources from canonical texts to unpublished archival materials, it shows that the Russian Orthodox Church consistently permitted and celebrated non-normative genders and sexualities, including the veneration of transmasculinity in hagiography, the liturgical consecration of same-sex unions, and the Church&’s broad lack of interest in policing homosexuality. Paradoxically, Queerness in the Early Modern Russian Orthodox Church highlights how patriarchy breeds queerness.
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This open access book provides critical perspectives on educational technology (EdTech) platforms and platformisation in higher education. It focuses on three analytical…
dimensions: higher education actors&’ struggles with the tension between autonomy from and dependence on EdTech platforms, the effects of platform features and platformisation on human interactions in higher education, and future scenarios and alternatives to dominant commercial paths. The book will appeal to academics interested in higher education digitalisation and digital teaching and learning, as well as higher education and educational technology practitioners.
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Politics and government, General non-fiction
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How does philanthropy function and gain legitimacy within an authoritarian system – and what does this mean for the global…
philanthropic landscape? Drawing on rich empirical data and a mixed-methods approach, this book reveals how transnational dynamics have shaped the rise of Chinese philanthropy in an authoritarian context – and how, in turn, it is increasingly influencing the future of global philanthropy. Combining insights from fieldwork in China and text mining of philanthropy-related news reports and online fundraising data, the book provides a fresh picture of China’s dynamic philanthropy landscape. It ranges from the Tencent Foundation’s promotion of an ebullient internet philanthropy and the strategic ‘charitisation’ of grassroots NGOs to traditional party-state foundations working to professionalise their operations in an increasingly competitive fight for resources. It crucially links these organisation-level strategies to broader political developments in the context of China’s evolving Belt and Road initiative and its engagement with developing countries as well as the UN system. This timely and original contribution is vital reading for scholars interested in the political dimensions of global civil society and China's expanding role in shaping it.
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Laws and statutes, General non-fiction, Social issues
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In the context of a global backlash against both migrant and LGBTIQA+ rights , this book critically examines the experiences…
of LGBTIQA+ people within the UK asylum system. The book draws on interviews with refugees, legal practitioners and charity workers to analyse the systemic challenges faced by LGBTIQA+ people seeking asylum. By blending empirical data and critical theory, the text highlights the contradictions between the UK’s purportedly LGBTIQA+ inclusive narratives and its treatment of sexually diverse refugees, offering insights for researchers, practitioners and policy makers on the pressures facing LGBTIQA+ people within the asylum system.
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Family stories, Contemporary romance, Romance, General fiction
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Inspired by the long-running Montana Mavericks book series, Montana Mavericks is now an original movie, airing on The CW and CTV…
Life Channel!The perfect yuletide wedding—with a catch!All Winter Hernandez wants this Christmas is to feel safe. She knows she can count on her childhood friend Luca Sanchez to find a way to help protect her unborn baby from her abusive ex. Sure enough, the handsome rancher immediately offers a marriage of convenience. Luca does not regret his actions, and he&’s fiercely determined to do the right thing. But now, as the holidays approach, he finds living chastely with his pregnant &“spouse&” to be a bigger challenge than he ever dreamed! From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: The Maverick's Dating Deal by Christine RimmerBook 2: The Maverick's Forever Home by Sasha SummersBook 3: Lassoed by a Maverick by Rochelle AlersBook 4: Snowed in with the Maverick by Elle DouglasBook 5: The Maverick's Mistletoe Bride by Brenda HarlenBook 6: The Maverick's Do-Over by Melissa Senate
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Police procedural fiction, Romance, Romantic suspense, Suspense and thrillers
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He&’ll get up close and personal…to keep his charge safe Jaded security expert Matt Franklin doesn&’t believe in second chances—not…
for his murderous father, and certainly not for ill-advised Texas heiress Erin Montgomery. But the horse trainer has worked years to repent for her past crimes and put her controlling criminal ex behind her. When her violent ex returns, demanding the missing loot from their heist, Matt vows to neutralize the threat. But will Erin&’s stubborn insistence to make good compromise her safety, or will the search be their destruction?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the The Protectors of Boone County, Texas series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Resolute JusticeBook 2: Resolute AimBook 3: Resolute InvestigationBook 4: Resolute BodyguardBook 5: Resolute Security
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Business and economics
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Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Post growth and degrowth scholars argue that we cannot reduce CO2 emissions fast…
enough to keep global warming below 2 degrees while continuing economic growth. We face a choice: either we innovate how to scale down production and consumption equitably, or we risk severe environmental and social consequences. Yet the role of innovation remains largely unexplored within contemporary post growth debates. This book fills that gap, examining the narratives, processes, and practices needed to break free from the growth imperative. It offers a bridge for understanding the far-reaching implications of technological and scientific advancements in a society that challenges economic growth as its central focus.
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Politics and government, General non-fiction
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This book offers a practical guide for those transitioning from research to systematic evaluation. With growing demand for reliable evaluation…
across government, charities and other institutions, many new evaluators lack necessary knowledge and skills. This book addresses those gaps, offering step-by-step guidance on designing and delivering fit-for-purpose evaluations to maximise their use and utility. Taking a holistic approach to the evaluation journey, it covers key challenges such as engaging stakeholders, managing expectations and handling resource pressures. With real-world case studies and practical tools, this is an essential resource for practitioners across public, academic and voluntary sectors.
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War, Politics and government
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Peacekeepers, effective deterrent or potential cause of ultimate disaster? Understanding what nuclear weapons are for has never been more essential.…
This book traces the history of nuclear weapons from their first use in 1945 when they brought the Second World War to an end, through the Cold War when they gave rise to peace movements and disarmament efforts to the ominous nuclear landscape today. Shamai shows how nuclear weapons have, to date, been a deterrent by raising the stakes of war and thereby reducing the chances of certain kinds of conflict. But, she warns, this is not a permanent situation – its continuation depends on the world’s reaction to this threat and ongoing vigilance.
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Politics and government
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This book provides an accessible and engaging introduction to British political history, by exploring 12 key crises from the early…
20th century to the modern day. Taking each crisis in turn, chapters investigate the following crucial questions: • What’s at stake in the crisis? • Who was able to frame and shape the debates and narratives around the crisis? • How was the crisis eventually resolved? Developing a nuanced account of crisis, the book shows how narrations of events as crises can be used to promote particular political changes. Taken together the crises will familiarise readers with key themes in British politics and the events that have shaped the current shape of politics within the UK.
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Gentle romance, Romance, General fiction
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Will he find the ultimate present… Or lose his heart? Zane Duvall has one goal this Christmas: attend all Twelve…
Parties of Clementine and win the grand prize—a small ranch he&’s always dreamed of owning. But his plan hits a snag when his well-meaning family decides he needs a holiday romance to go with his holiday cheer. Lily Smith has come to town to confront a man claiming to be her father—and ends up facing a lot of questions she&’s not ready to answer. When Zane proposes a fake relationship to keep nosy citizens and matchmakers at bay, Lily agrees. After all, it&’s just pretend…right? But when family secrets and old wounds come to light, will their budding romance survive the season? USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.The Cowboy AcademyBook 1: A Cowboy Worth Waiting ForBook 2: A Cowboy's Fourth of JulyBook 3: A Cowboy Christmas CarolBook 4: A Cowboy for the TwinsBook 5: The Rodeo Star's ReunionBook 6: Cowboy SantaBook 7: The Cowboy's Wedding ProposalBook 8: Country Fair CowboyBook 9: The Christmas CowboyBook 10: Winning the Bull Rider's Heart
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Gentle romance, Contemporary romance, Romance, General fiction
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Their fake engagement…Could be a Christmas calamity! Tami Adams can&’t resist Christmas on beautiful Polk Island—but getting dumped shortly before…
the holidays wasn&’t her plan. So, she forms a new plan to guarantee a truly happy festive season, free from her mother&’s pushy matchmaking: get fake-engaged to her best friend, Aiden Worthington. Aiden&’s avoiding Christmas since his dad passed, but helping Tami might help him get through the holidays. There&’s only one problem—this pretend relationship&’s feeling a little too real. Going from &“coupled for Christmas&” back to &“just friends&” might be harder than they thought… From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.A Polk Island StoryBook 1: His Carolina RedemptionBook 2: Fiancé Under the Mistletoe
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Police procedural fiction, Romance, Romantic suspense, Suspense and thrillers
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He let her go once. He won&’t lose her now. Declan Delgado never expected to see Stella Bailey again. She&’d…
made it clear that she definitely didn&’t want to see him. But now he&’s the lead investigator on the Bends Lake Predator case, and the FBI has sent Stella to help him profile the serial killer. Declan is impressed by her brilliance and determination…and wondering if their rekindled connection is just a shadow of the past. When she becomes their unsub&’s target, though, he knows that his feelings are real. Can he save her from a psychopath who&’s always one step ahead?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Bureaus of Investigation Mysteries series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Killer in Shellview CountyBook 2: Hiding in AlaskaBook 3: Christmas Bank HeistsBook 4: Hunting a Predator
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Police procedural fiction, Romance, Romantic suspense, Suspense and thrillers
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She can&’t let anything get in the wayof their hunt for a killer A missing woman sets Austin PD cop…
Rochelle Paddock on the trail of a serial killer who&’s always two steps ahead. Joining forces with US Marshal Camden Remington may be her best hope of catching their elusive quarry. But maintaining professional boundaries with the irresistible lawman tests Rochelle to her limits. With the case suddenly spiraling in a different direction, she and Camden plunge into a game of cat and mouse more evil than they can imagine.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Marshals of Mesa Point series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Ranch AmbushBook 2: Bounty HuntedBook 3: Captured in West TexasBook 4: Escape: Big Bend CanyonBook 5: Lone Star Country ProtectorBook 6: Twin Threats in Austin
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Police procedural fiction, Romance, Romantic suspense
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Can he stop the killerwho has found her again? The only woman to escape the notorious Yuletide slayer, Nora Santana…
wants to stop running and put down roots in this tight-knit Montana town. But a chilling holiday message from her Secret Santa tells Nora her carefully constructed cover has been blown. Out of options, she must rely on Ironside Protection investigator Bo Lennox to keep her alive. With the fatalities rising, Bo and Nora confront their taboo attraction as they unearth long-buried secrets…and a killer who&’s closer than they could ever imagine…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Ironside Protection Services series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Big Sky SlayerBook 2: Big Sky Safe HouseBook 3: Big Sky Showdown
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Romance, Contemporary romance
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Snowbound and Royally Forbidden is a royal, snowbound, forbidden romance from Maya Blake.Protected by his royal vow Trapped by desire! Prince Valenti…
Domene has played protector all his life. First to his brother, heir to the Cartana throne, now as a billion-dollar security consultant. But when it comes to his headstrong ward, Lotte Lillegrad, his protective instincts take on a provocative edge. The most honorable solution is keeping watch from afar… Yet after Lotte&’s life is threatened, Valenti must whisk her to his Icelandic hideaway out of harm&’s way. And, while snowbound, keeping his forbidden cravings under control is hard enough… without an emboldened Lotte disclosing her own intoxicating attraction—to him!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Royals of Cartana books:Book 1: Crowned for His SonBook 2: Out of Office NightsBook 3: Snowbound and Royally Forbidden
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Police procedural fiction, Romance, Romantic suspense
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Will a murder investigation Be their second chance? Police Detective Isaiah Reeves had almost forgotten about cybersecurity expert Lisa Elkins…
when an attempt on her life is linked to the death of one of his confidential informants. The assailant who invaded her home is looking for a code, but she has no idea what he's talking about. Isaiah wants to keep her safe, but her help on this case is invaluable, so instead he keeps her close. As long as she&’s a target, Isaiah is forced to confront his unresolved feelings while racing to protect her from a dangerous enemy…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Guardians of Justice series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Killer on the PotomacBook 2: Death by Data
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Gentle romance, Contemporary romance, General fiction
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Can two little girls in need convince him to stay? For park ranger Shane Hutton, his job as head of…
Cottonwood Creek State Park has always just been a stepping stone toward his cowboy dreams. And when kind-hearted volunteer Allison Van Horn&’s request for help with two foster children in need stirs up painful memories from his past, Shane&’s first instinct to leave grows stronger. But the more time he spends with Allison and the adorable twins in her care, the more his heart begins to heal. When a head ranger position opens up in west Texas, he must choose: the opportunity he&’s always wanted…or the family he&’s always needed.From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.