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What Are You Going Through: 'A total joy - and laugh-out-loud funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH
Par Sigrid Nunez. 2020
**THE BRAND-NEW NOVEL BY THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER** A woman visits a friend with terminal cancer. Brilliant, strong-willed and…
alone, the friend, facing death, makes a momentous request. Will she accompany her on a holiday where she will, without warning one day, take a lethal pill to end her life on her own terms?Shaken and grieving, she finds the strength to agree. What follows is an extraordinary story - profound, surprising and often funny - of a lifelong friendship given the ultimate challenge; to witness its end. Utterly of our moment and timeless, What Are You Going Through is a deeply moving affirmation of life in its current existential threat and in its ordinary tragedies - the loss, loneliness, and the love that yet survives.Deep Black (Nick Stone)
Par Andy McNab. 2004
The only person he’s ever loved is dead. The only people who might save him have turned their backs. Andy…
McNab's action packed series continues in book seven, Deep Black. The future looks bleak for Nick Stone... that is until a chance encounter reunites him with a man whose life he saved 10 years ago.What seems a simple quest in Baghdad takes Stone into the heart of a chilling conspiracy... from violent Bosnia to lightening-paced action in Iraq. But too late, he realizes that he is being used as bait to lure into the open a man he believes can offer some salvation. A man whom the darker forces of the West will stop at nothing to destroy…Understand the key aspects and challenges of machine learning interpretability, learn how to overcome them with interpretation methods, and leverage…
them to build fairer, safer, and more reliable modelsKey FeaturesLearn how to extract easy-to-understand insights from any machine learning modelBecome well-versed with interpretability techniques to build fairer, safer, and more reliable modelsMitigate risks in AI systems before they have broader implications by learning how to debug black-box modelsBook DescriptionDo you want to understand your models and mitigate risks associated with poor predictions using machine learning (ML) interpretation? Interpretable Machine Learning with Python can help you work effectively with ML models. The first section of the book is a beginner's guide to interpretability, covering its relevance in business and exploring its key aspects and challenges. You'll focus on how white-box models work, compare them to black-box and glass-box models, and examine their trade-off. The second section will get you up to speed with a vast array of interpretation methods, also known as Explainable AI (XAI) methods, and how to apply them to different use cases, be it for classification or regression, for tabular, time-series, image or text. In addition to the step-by-step code, the book also helps the reader to interpret model outcomes using examples. In the third section, you'll get hands-on with tuning models and training data for interpretability by reducing complexity, mitigating bias, placing guardrails, and enhancing reliability. The methods you'll explore here range from state-of-the-art feature selection and dataset debiasing methods to monotonic constraints and adversarial retraining. By the end of this book, you'll be able to understand ML models better and enhance them through interpretability tuning.What you will learnRecognize the importance of interpretability in businessStudy models that are intrinsically interpretable such as linear models, decision trees, and Naive BayesBecome well-versed in interpreting models with model-agnostic methodsVisualize how an image classifier works and what it learnsUnderstand how to mitigate the influence of bias in datasetsDiscover how to make models more reliable with adversarial robustnessUse monotonic constraints to make fairer and safer modelsWho this book is forThis book is for data scientists, machine learning developers, and data stewards who have an increasingly critical responsibility to explain how the AI systems they develop work, their impact on decision making, and how they identify and manage bias. Working knowledge of machine learning and the Python programming language is expected.For Valor
Par Andy McNab. 2014
When a young trooper is shot in the head at the Regiment’s renowned Killing House, Nick Stone is perfectly qualified…
to investigate the mysterious circumstances more deeply.Nick has just returned from Moscow – still trying to come to terms with the fact that his girlfriend and baby son are safer there without him – so combines an unrivalled understanding of the Special Forces landscape with a detachment that should allow him to remain in cover.But less than forty-eight hours later, a second death catapults him back into the firing line – into the telescopic sights of an unknown assassin bent on protecting a secret that could strike at the heart of the establishment that Stone has, in his maverick fashion, spent most of his life fighting to protect.And now the clock is ticking, Stone hurtles from the solitude of a remote Welsh confessional to Glencoe – whose shadows still whisper of murder and betrayal – and on to Southern Spain, in an increasingly desperate quest to uncover the truth about a chain of events that began in the darkness of an Afghan hillside, and left a young man haunted by the never-ending screams of a friend the Taliban skinned alive.Nick Stone’s most heart-stopping adventure yet will force the reader to recognise the thinness of the line that separates sacrifice from suicide, to share the nightmares that walk hand in hand with heroism – and to count the real cost of actions taken in the name of loyalty.The Power of Your Senses: Why Coffee Tastes Better in a Red Cup and Other Life-Changing Science
Par Russell Jones. 2020
'Brilliant ... Jones reveals how his techniques can be used to enhance your life' Daily Mail AS HEARD ON THE…
CHRIS EVANS SHOW Which scents can lower stress?What music can make you more productive?And why does coffee taste better from a red cup?Our senses have a powerful effect on how we think, feel and behave; yet we don't use them to anywhere near their full potential.Using his extensive knowledge of sensory science, multisensory expert Russell Jones shows you how to make small changes to your day and experience life like you never have before.So, whether you want to feel energised in the morning, get the most from your exercise, be efficient at work, really enjoy your food or have the most restful night's sleep possible, read this book and discover the real power of your senses.Previously published as Sense.Line of Fire
Par Andy McNab. 2017
Andy McNab's action-packed series featuring ex-deniable operator Nick Stone returns with Line of Fire. Nick is back in London, but…
if he thought he was home for a break, he’s very, very wrong. Backed into a corner by a man he knows he cannot trust, Stone strikes a devil's bargain.In exchange for his own safety – a life for a life – Stone is charged with locating someone who doesn’t want to be found, currently hiding out in one of the remotest corners of the UK. And for the first time in a long time, he’s not operating alone.But Stone and his team don’t find just anyone. They find a world-class hacker, so good that her work might threaten the stability of the western world as we know it. These are dangerous waters and Stone is quickly in over his head. Before he finally knows which way to turn, the choice is ripped out of his hands.Most people might think of home as safety but Nick Stone isn’t most people. For him and his team, it’s just another place to get caught in the line of fire...The Last of Her Kind
Par Sigrid Nunez. 2006
The paths of two women from different walks of life intersect amid counterculture of the 1960s in this haunting and…
provocative novel from the National Book Award-winning author of The Friend It is Columbia University, 1968. Ann Drayton and Georgette George meet as roommates on the first night. Ann is rich and radical; Georgette is leery and introverted, a child of the very poverty and strife her new friend finds so noble. The two are drawn together by their differences; two years later, after a violent fight, they part ways. When, in 1976, Ann is convicted of killing a New York cop, Georgette comes back to their shared history in search of an explanation. She finds a riddle of a life, shaped by influences more sinister and complex than any of the writ-large sixties movements. She realises, too, how much their early encounter has determined her own path and why, after all this time, as she tells us, 'I have never stopped thinking about her'.'A brilliant, dazzling, daring novel' Boston Globe'A subtle and profoundly moving novel about friendship, romantic idealism and shame' O, The Oprah Magazine'An unflinching examination of justice, race and political idealism that brings to mind Philip Roth's American Pastoral and the tenacious intelligence of Nadine Gordimer' New York TimesLeverage powerful features of the SQL Server and watch your infrastructure transform into a high-performing, reliable network of systems.Key FeaturesExplore…
more than 20 real-world use cases to understand SQL Server featuresGet to grips with the SQL Server Always On technologyLearn how to choose HA and DR topologies for your systemBook DescriptionProfessional SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery explains the high availability and disaster recovery technologies available in SQL Server: Replication, AlwaysOn, and Log Shipping. You'll learn what they are, how to monitor them, and how to troubleshoot any related problems. You will be introduced to the availability groups of AlwaysOn and learn how to configure them to extend your database mirroring. Through this book, you will be able to explore the technical implementations of high availability and disaster recovery technologies that you can use when you create a highly available infrastructure, including hybrid topologies. Note that this course does not cover SQL Server Failover Cluster Installation with shared storage.By the end of the book, you'll be equipped with all that you need to know to develop robust and high performance infrastructure.What you will learnConfigure and troubleshoot Replication, AlwaysOn, and Log ShippingStudy the best practices to implement HA and DR solutionsDesign HA and DR topologies for the SQL Server and study how to choose a topology for your environmentUse T-SQL to configure replication, AlwaysOn, and log shippingMigrate from On-Premise SQL Server to Azure SQL DatabaseManage and maintain AlwaysOn availability groups for extended database mirroringWho this book is forProfessional SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery is for you if you are a database administrator or database developer who wants to improve the performance of your production environment. Prior experience of working with SQL Server will help you get the most out of this book.Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Gain expertise in Power BI with over 90 hands-on recipes, tips, and use cases, 2nd Edition
Par Brett Powell, Greg Deckler. 2021
Build effective analytical data models, reports, and dashboards using the advanced features of Power BI.Purchase of the print or Kindle…
book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesUpdate your knowledge with new recipes for query optimization, aggregation tables, Power BI API, and paginated reportsWork with recipes across diverse Power BI platforms including the Power BI Service and Mobile ApplicationsImplement custom solutions with M and DAX languages through actionable guidance and proven development techniquesBook DescriptionThe complete everyday reference guide to Power BI, written by an internationally recognized Power BI expert duo, is back with a new and updated edition. Packed with revised practical recipes, Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition, helps you navigate Power BI tools and advanced features. It also demonstrates the use of end-to-end solutions that integrate those features to get the most out of Power BI. With the help of the recipes in this book, you'll gain advanced design and development insight, practical tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. The updated recipes will equip you with everything you need to know to implement evergreen frameworks that will stay relevant as Power BI updates. You'll familiarize yourself with Power BI development tools and services by going deep into the data connectivity, transformation, modeling, visualization, and analytical capabilities of Power BI. By the end of this book, you'll make the most of Power BI's functional programming languages of DAX and M and deliver powerful solutions to common business intelligence challenges.What you will learnCleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power Query (M)Remove data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilitiesBuild business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dashboard-ready calculationsImplement aggregation tables to accelerate query performance over large data sourcesCreate and integrate paginated reportsUnderstand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, live connections, Import, and Composite model datasetsIntegrate other Microsoft data tools into your Power BI solutionWho this book is forIf you're a BI professional who wants to up their knowledge of Power BI and offer more value to their organization, then this book is for you. Those looking for quick solutions to common Power BI problems will also find this book an extremely useful resource. Please be aware that this is not a beginner's guide; you'll need a solid understanding of Power BI and experience working with datasets before you dive in.WINNER OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER 2020'Fabulously, witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A…
rare find' Richard MadeleyThree generations, two secrets, one extended family . . .Amy is thirty-four and has just given up her glittering career in the big (Welsh) city to move back in with her grandfather, returning to work in the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spent her bookish and boring childhood. Why? That's a secret she won't tell.Just like the secret of why her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her father, TC Li, haven't spoken to each other in thirty years. Weirder still, they've lived in the same small flat about the takeaway for the majority of those years, with Amy's mother Joan acting as their unfortunate go-between and buffer.Now Amy's parents have moved, leaving her in charge of looking after the old man. But then Ah Goong collapses in the street and Amy realises time is running out if she wants to play happy families again . . .___________'Fabulously witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard Madeley'Delightful . . . You'll want to devour this in seconds' Heat, 'Read of the Week''A take-away success of a novel. Family antics, affectionately drawn characters – this is a spit-your-noodles-out-laughing kind of read' My Weekly'Heartening and down-to-earth, Ma's debut is one of February's must-read books' Culturefly'Funny, sparky and heart-warming' Fabulous Magazine – The Sun on SundayDetonator
Par Andy McNab. 2015
Ex-deniable operator Nick Stone has spent a lifetime in harm’s way – but when someone he cares for very deeply…
is murdered in cold blood, he can no longer just take the pain.A high-level internecine conflict at the dark heart of the resurgent Russian Empire and an assassin’s bullet on an isolated Alpine pass propel him from an apparently run-of-the-mill close-protection task into his most brutal and challenging mission yet.As the body count increases, Stone becomes one of Europe’s Most Wanted. He must evade the elite police forces of three nations in his pursuit of faceless men who trade in human misery, and a lone wolf terrorist who threatens to unleash the Western World’s worst nightmare.Vengeance of the most explosive kind is top of Stone’s agenda. The fuse has been ignited – but who really holds the detonator?Family Baggage: Cosy up with Marie Claire's 'perfect winter reading'
Par Monica McInerney. 2005
Million-copy bestselling author Monica McInerney returns with a warm and intricate novel about the inner workings of everyday families. Perfect…
for fans of Marian Keyes' Grown Ups. Harriet Turner knows all about journeys. After all, she's arranged hundreds of them for the travel agency her family runs in the Australian coastal town of Merryn Bay. But when her work colleague and foster sister, Lara, disappears on the eve of a big overseas trip, Harriet finds herself in uncharted territory.Left alone in England with a coachload of eccentric tourists on a themed tour of locations from the Willoughby TV detective series, Harriet has her hands full. But as the bus trundles through the picturesque Cornwall countryside, the tour becomes another kind of journey for her. She finds herself facing big questions about her family and her childhood; about her feelings for the guest of honour on the tour, star of Willoughby, Patrick Shawcross – and the biggest puzzle of all: what has happened to Lara?If you loved Family Baggage, don't miss Monica McInerney's The Godmothers, out now.___________Praise for Monica McInerney: 'Monica McInerney is at the very top of her game . . . If you've yet to read her books, treat yourselves IMMEDIATELY!' Patricia Scanlan, bestselling author of A Time For Friends'You'll be laughing out loud one minute and crying the next' Cosmopolitan'Heart-warming . . . A lovely read' Hello! Magazine'McInerney is a must-read author for women's fiction fans around the world' Huffington Post'The sort of feel-good read you long to get back to' Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of Thursdays In The Park'Exploring universal family issues of loss, rivalry, ageing and grief, this is a warm, witty and moving novel' Woman's Day'McInerney's bewitching multigenerational saga lavishly and lovingly explores the resiliency and fragility of family bonds' Booklist'A world of family, love, warmth and heartbreaking secrets that will sweep you up . . . Superb' Books of all Kinds'You'll be laughing in one breath, crying in the next . . . If you haven't discovered McInerney yet, now is the time to do so' Better ReadingThe Godmothers: The Irish Times bestseller that Marian Keyes calls 'absolutely beautiful'
Par Monica McInerney. 2020
Perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Victoria Hislop and Lucinda Riley, The Godmothers is a heart-warming exploration of family, friendship…
and female bonds. ___________In order to find out who her father is, Eliza has to discover who her mother truly was . . . As the only daughter of a troubled young mother, Eliza Miller's life was kept on track by the constant support of her godmothers Olivia and Maxie – until a tragic event just before her eighteenth birthday changed everything.Thirteen years later, Eliza is cautious, lonely, and dedicated to her work in Melbourne. Out of the blue, an enticing invitation from Olivia, now based in the UK, prompts a leap into the unknown. Eliza is thrown back into the centre of a complicated family, and the busy hotel they run in Edinburgh's West End.Amidst the chaos, Eliza unexpectedly begins to explore her past. Her godmothers have long been waiting for her to ask about her mother's mysterious life – and the identity of the father she has never known.But even they are taken by surprise with all that she discovers . . .If you loved The Godmothers, don't miss Monica McInerney's The House of Memories, available now in paperback. ___________'Absolutely beautiful . . . Intriguing and uplifting' Marian Keyes 'The perfect read!' Patricia Scanlan'A feel-good read' The Sun'Warm, wise and witty' Woman & Home'You'll be laughing out loud one minute and crying the next' Cosmopolitan'Heart-warming . . . A lovely read' Hello! Magazine'McInerney is a must-read author for women's fiction fans around the world' Huffington Post'The sort of feel-good read you long to get back to' Hilary Boyd, bestselling author of Thursdays In The Park'Exploring universal family issues of loss, rivalry, ageing and grief, this is a warm, witty and moving novel' Woman's Day'McInerney's bewitching multigenerational saga lavishly and lovingly explores the resiliency and fragility of family bonds' Booklist'A world of family, love, warmth and heartbreaking secrets that will sweep you up . . . Superb' Books of all Kinds'You'll be laughing in one breath, crying in the next . . . If you haven't discovered McInerney yet, now is the time to do so' Better ReadingDark Winter
Par Andy McNab. 2003
Dark Winter - the sixth in Andy McNab's thrilling series - finds Nick Stone on his latest mission against Osama…
Bin Laden’s network of terror.Dispatched to Malaysia, all Stone needs to do is assassinate a suspicious biochemist. But there are complications - not least the attractive woman he is working alongside.Target neutralised, Stone returns to the USA to find turmoil in his personal life. He is guardian to a teenage girl who is haunted by her traumatic past and attempting to numb it with a heavy drug dependency. Stone knows he is the only one who can help her, but her scars run deeper than he thinks.Before long, the conspiracy he has uncovered unravels to reveal a doomsday threat against the populations of New York, London and Berlin. Stone soon faces the ultimate trade-off: the life of someone he loves, against those of millions he doesn’t even know…Firewall: (nick Stone Thriller 3) (Nick Stone Ser. #3)
Par Andy McNab. 2014
A hair-raising follow-up to Andy McNab's thrilling series, Firewall finds ex-SAS trooper Nick Stone in desperate need of cash, soon…
finding himself in the middle of a Russian offensive to relaunch the Cold War.When he is offered a lucrative freelance job, Stone thinks his problems are over. All he needs to do is kidnap a Russian mafia warlord. All Stone needs to do is kidnap a Russian mafia warlord.Soon Stone is thrust into the grim underworld of Estonia, with unknown aggressors stalking the Arctic landscape. Russia has launched a cyber-espionage attack, hacking into the West’s most sensitive military secrets. Stone must stop them, but the mafia are waiting in the wings with their own chillingly brutal solution…SAS: The Electrifying Thriller From The No. 1 Bestseller (SAS #1)
Par Andy McNab. 2012
FROM THE BEST-SELLING AUTHOR ANDY MCNAB AND NETFLIX MOVIE “SAS: RISE OF THE BLACK SWAN” STARRING SAM HEUGHAN, RUBY ROSE…
AND ANDY SERKIS"One of the great all-action characters of recent times. Like his creator, the ex-SAS soldier turned uber agent is unstoppable." Daily MirrorDeep beneath the English Channel, a small army of vicious terrorists has seized control of the Eurostar to Paris, taken 400 hostages at gunpoint – and declared war on a government that has more than its own fair share of secrets to keep.One man stands in their way. An off-duty SAS soldier is hiding somewhere inside the train. Alone and injured, he’s the only chance the passengers and crew have of getting out alive. Meet Andy McNab's explosive new creation, Sergeant Tom Buckingham, as he unleashes a whirlwind of intrigue and retribution in his attempt to stop the terrorists and save everyone on board – including Delphine, the beautiful woman he loves.Hurtling us at breakneck speed between the Regiment’s crack assault teams, Whitehall’s corridors of power and the heart of the Eurotunnel action, RED NOTICE is McNab at his devastatingly authentic, pulse pounding best._____________________________________________________________What people are saying about SAS: Red Notice:????? "Absolutely fantastic! The author made you feel like you were in the experience with Tom." ????? "I was completely mesmerized by this storyline and couldn’t wait to see what happened next."????? "I read in one sitting. Held my interest until the end."Treat yourself to this charming, feel-good story from Sunday Times bestseller Veronica Henry!A new home, a new circle of friends,…
a new chance at happiness? Suzanna and Barney Blake are swapping city life for the countryside, determined to breathe new life into the Honeycote Arms and a marriage touched by tragedy.Recently separated Ginny Tait is also seeking solace in country living, desperate to rein in her rambunctious twin daughters.They all think that moving to a calm, quiet and beautiful village in the Cotswolds will solve their problems. But in Honeycote, things are never quite as they seem . . .Irresistibly good fun and bursting with heart, A Country Life is the second book in the Honeycote series, which includes A Country Life and A Country Wedding. It can be read on its own or as part of the series.** This book was originally published as 'Making Hay' **Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry!'A blissful escape' SARAH MORGAN'The most uplifting getaway' LUCY DIAMOND'Veronica Henry writes like a dream' JILL MANSELL'Irresistibly romantic. I adored it' PHILLIPA ASHLEY'A delicious, dreamy, joy of a book' LIBBY PAGE'The perfect weekend read' FANNY BLAKEEscape to the country this Christmas in this delightful festive read from bestselling author Veronica Henry.'As fruity as a mince…
pie' SUNDAY EXPRESSChristmas is coming to Honeycote House and Lucy Liddiard is busy whipping up a feast of festive treats (all with an extra dash of brandy!) for her nearest and dearest.She knows this year's celebrations need to be extra special - their beloved Cotswolds brewery is struggling and Lucy is sure that the secret her husband Mickey is hiding isn't a diamond necklace in her stocking...As the scent of cinnamon fills the air and the glamorous guests start to arrive, Lucy suspects there might be a few more secrets waiting underneath the Christmas tree...It's certainly going to be a holiday to remember!Irresistibly good fun and bursting with heart, A Country Christmas is the first book in the Honeycote series, followed by A Country Life and A Country Wedding.** This book was originally published as 'Honeycote' **Your favourite authors love Veronica Henry!'A blissful escape' SARAH MORGAN'The most uplifting getaway' LUCY DIAMOND'Veronica Henry writes like a dream' JILL MANSELL'Irresistibly romantic. I adored it' PHILLIPA ASHLEY'A delicious, dreamy, joy of a book' LIBBY PAGE'The perfect weekend read' FANNY BLAKELockdown Parenting Fails: (Because it's not all f*cking rainbows!)
Par Nathan Joyce. 2020
Did your home haircut make your child look like Friar Tuck?Did you forget to put bananas in your banana bread?Did…
your primary-schooler have to correct your times tables?Then you were probably one of many people trying your f*cking hardest to parent during lockdown, and so now deserve a medal (or a case of gin).Featuring entries from fellow survivors on the horrors of homeschooling, the nightmares of kitchen experiments, the fallibility of trying to keep your colleagues' respect, the inevitability of putting on all the weight and the joys of considering what you did to make the world punish you so......Lockdown Parenting Fails is a hilarious (and trauma-inducing) collection of the best memories from the worst time in everyone's lives.Hard Cash Valley
Par Brian Panowich. 2020
'The plotting is skilled, as is the sleuthing, and the landscape is stunning. But it's the hard-jawed characters, with their…
tough talk and scarred souls, who really get under your skin' - Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review Return to McFalls County and Bull Mountain in Hard Cash Valley, where Brian Panowich weaves another masterful tale of Southern Noir.Dane Kirby is a broken man and no stranger to tragedy. As a life-long resident and ex-arson investigator for McFalls County, Dane has lived his life in one of the most chaotic and crime-ridden regions of the south. When he gets called in to consult on a brutal murder in a Jacksonville, Florida, motel room, he and his FBI counterpart, Special Agent Roselita Velasquez, begin an investigation that leads them back to the criminal circles of his own backyard.