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Artificial Intelligence For High Energy Physics

by Paolo Calafiura, David Rousseau, Kazuhiro Terao ...

The Higgs boson discovery at the Large Hadron Collider in 2012 relied on boosted decision trees. Since then, high energy physics (HEP) has applied modern machine learning (ML) techniques to all stages of the data analysis pipeline, from raw data processing to statistical analysis. The unique requirements of HEP data analysis, the availability of high-quality simulators, the complexity of the data ... Read more

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The Higgs boson discovery at the Large Hadron Collider in 2012 relied on boosted decision trees. Since then, high energy physics (HEP) has applied modern machine learning (ML) techniques to all stages of the data analysis pipeline, from raw data processing to statistical analysis. The unique requirements of HEP data analysis, the availability of high-quality simulators, the complexity of the data
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General System Theory

by Ludwig von Bertalanffy ...

The classic book on a major modern theoryBertalanffy’s selected writings on his theory of laws applicable to virtually every scientific field. This conceptual approach has had a profound impact on biology, economics, psychology, and demography, with new relevancies today. The new foreword by University of Vienna system theory professor, Wolfgang Hofkirchner, and Centre for Systems Philosophy ... Read more

$15.99 USD

The classic book on a major modern theoryBertalanffy’s selected writings on his theory of laws applicable to virtually every scientific field. This conceptual approach has had a profound impact on biology, economics, psychology, and demography, with new relevancies today. The new foreword by University of Vienna system theory professor, Wolfgang Hofkirchner, and Centre for Systems Philosophy
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Beyond Our World

Book 1, Stellar Soul

by David Rousseau ...

I am a stellar soul from the Great Central Sun experiencing earth through this human avatar.I quickly remembered that I was not from this world. From the age of six to forty-six, very few knew of my experience (except for those close to me).It all began one evening in the summer of 1981, when I was playing outside. I saw a bluish-white light come down from the sky and position itself right above ... Read more

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I am a stellar soul from the Great Central Sun experiencing earth through this human avatar.I quickly remembered that I was not from this world. From the age of six to forty-six, very few knew of my experience (except for those close to me).It all began one evening in the summer of 1981, when I was playing outside. I saw a bluish-white light come down from the sky and position itself right above
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Beyond Our World Book 2

Exolition

by David Rousseau ...

Series Book 2 - Beyond Our World
"EXOLITION, which follows on from the first volume of BEYOND OUR WORLD, is a more personal account, recounting a series of experiences, which the author lived and shared.From journeys in spirit to higher dimensions, to earthly journeys with enriching encounters, abductions, Secret Space Programme missions... and that 'improbable' reunion with a Frenchman he knew during his twenty years of service. ... Read more

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"EXOLITION, which follows on from the first volume of BEYOND OUR WORLD, is a more personal account, recounting a series of experiences, which the author lived and shared.From journeys in spirit to higher dimensions, to earthly journeys with enriching encounters, abductions, Secret Space Programme missions... and that 'improbable' reunion with a Frenchman he knew during his twenty years of service.
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Instant Insights: Phenotyping applications in agriculture

by Dr Roland Pieruschka, Prof Ulrich Schurr, Dr Sherif Hamdy, Dr Aurélie Charrier, Dr Laurence Le Corre, Dr Pejman Rasti, Dr David Rousseau, Dr Thomas Vatter, Dr José L. Araus, Dr Jack Christopher, Dr Eri Hayashi ...

Series Book 91 - Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the different applications of phenotyping techniques across agriculture.The first chapter outlines how plant phenotyping has developed over recent decades, driven by factors such as advances in optical sensors, image analysis and automation as well as multidisciplinary cooperation in establishing facilities for high-throughput plant phenotyping.The ... Read more

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This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on the different applications of phenotyping techniques across agriculture.The first chapter outlines how plant phenotyping has developed over recent decades, driven by factors such as advances in optical sensors, image analysis and automation as well as multidisciplinary cooperation in establishing facilities for high-throughput plant phenotyping.The
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Advances in seed science and technology for more sustainable crop production

by Dr Julia Buitink, Professor Olivier Leprince, Dr Henk W. M. Hilhorst, Prof Roberto Benech-Arnold, Dr M. Verónica Rodríguez, Dr Diego Batlla, Dr Rocío Fernández Farnocchia, Prof Kent J. Bradford, Dr Pedro Bello0, Prof James W. Dalling1, Dr Adam S. Davis2, Dr Sherif Hamdy3, Dr Aurélie Charrier4, Dr Laurence Le Corre5, Dr Pejman Rasti6, Dr David Rousseau7, Dr Peter Bonants8, Dr Fiona R. Hay9, Prof John Hampton0, Dr Henry Bruggink1 ...

Series Book 120 - Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Considers best practices for ensuring seed quality and health, such as phenotyping and non-invasive techniques, including hyper=spectral imaging and x-raysProvides a comprehensive review of our understanding of seed biology and the impact of genetic and environmental factors in determining seed longevity, dormancy and rate of seedling emergenceAssesses key challenges facing seed science, including ... Read more

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Considers best practices for ensuring seed quality and health, such as phenotyping and non-invasive techniques, including hyper=spectral imaging and x-raysProvides a comprehensive review of our understanding of seed biology and the impact of genetic and environmental factors in determining seed longevity, dormancy and rate of seedling emergenceAssesses key challenges facing seed science, including
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General Systemology

Transdisciplinarity for Discovery, Insight and Innovation

by David Rousseau, Jennifer Wilby, Julie Billingham, Stefan Blachfellner ...

Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
This book expands the foundations of general systems theory to enable progress beyond the rich heuristic practices available today. It establishes a foundational framework for the development of scientific transdisciplinary systems principles and shows how these can amplify the potential of individuals and teams working in multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary contexts or striving to translate ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book expands the foundations of general systems theory to enable progress beyond the rich heuristic practices available today. It establishes a foundational framework for the development of scientific transdisciplinary systems principles and shows how these can amplify the potential of individuals and teams working in multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary contexts or striving to translate
... Read more

How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking

by Sönke Ahrens ...

This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers".The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and other ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes. One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking - for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers".The key to good and efficient writing lies in the intelligent organisation of ideas and notes. This book helps students, academics and other
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The Staff Engineer's Path

A Guide for Individual Contributors Navigating Growth and Change

by Tanya Reilly ...

For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well--or the engineer. The staff engineer's path allows engineers to contribute at a high level as role models, driving big projects, determining technical strategy, and raising everyone's skills ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well--or the engineer. The staff engineer's path allows engineers to contribute at a high level as role models, driving big projects, determining technical strategy, and raising everyone's skills
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Building a Second Brain

A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential

by Tiago Forte ...

“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveA revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.For the first time in history, we have ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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“One of my favorite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes.” —Daniel Pink, bestselling author of DriveA revolutionary approach to enhancing productivity, creating flow, and vastly increasing your ability to capture, remember, and benefit from the unprecedented amount of information all around us.For the first time in history, we have
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The Engineering Executive's Primer

Impactful Technical Leadership

by Will Larson ...

As an engineering manager, you almost always have someone in your company to turn to for advice: a peer on another team, your manager, or even the head of engineering. But who do you turn to if you're the head of engineering? Engineering executives have a challenging learning curve, and many folks excitedly start their first executive role only to leave frustrated within the first 18 months.In ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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As an engineering manager, you almost always have someone in your company to turn to for advice: a peer on another team, your manager, or even the head of engineering. But who do you turn to if you're the head of engineering? Engineering executives have a challenging learning curve, and many folks excitedly start their first executive role only to leave frustrated within the first 18 months.In
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Slow Productivity

The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

by Cal Newport ...

**A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller"Brilliant and timely" — Oliver Burkeman~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload**Our current definition of “productivity” is broken ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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**A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller"Brilliant and timely" — Oliver Burkeman~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload**Our current definition of “productivity” is broken
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