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Presents several books related to operations research, which appeared in the January 1973 issue of "Operations Research." "Business Logistics Management," by Ronald H. Ballou; "Recent Developments in Control Theory," edited by Nam P. Bhatia; "Operational Research in Industrial Systems," edited by J. Brennan.

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A recent and growing discussion in philosophy addresses the construction of models and their use in scientific reasoning by comparison with fiction. This comparison helps to explore the problem of mediated observation and, hence, the lack of an unambiguous reference of representations. Examining the usefulness of the concept of fiction for a comparison with non-denoting elements in science, the aim of this paper is to present reasonable grounds for drawing a distinction between these two kinds of representation. In particular, my account will suggest a demarcation between fictional and non-fictional discourse as involving two different ways of interpreting representations. This demarcation, leading me to distinguish between fictional and non-fictional forms of enquiry, will provide a useful tool to explore to what extent the descriptions given by a model can be justified as making claims about the world and to what degree they are a consequence of the model's particular construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews the books "Hallo Anna 1: Deutsch für Kinder" by O. Swerlowa, "Integration Spezial A1" by H. Baake, I. Greiser, and T. Jakobsen, and "DaF kompakt A1: Intensivtrainer Wortschatz und Grammatik" by B. Braun, M. Doubek, and R. Vitale.

This paper describes new research into the motivations, demographics, processes, and outcomes of self-publishing authors of books. The findings challenge traditionally held notions about self-publishing being a process undertaken by the untalented, as a last resort. The cohort studied emerges as highly educated, often well informed about the publishing process, and generally very positive about the self-publishing experience. As the number of people self-publishing continues to grow and associated technology progresses, a number of fundamental implications for stakeholders in both the non-fiction and fiction publishing business pipelines are noted. With disintermediation now widespread, there will be increased pressure on the traditional industry to adapt its business models and focus on adding value. At the same time, opportunities in publishing services can be identified and the role of the author is significantly enhanced. Parallels between the cultures and processes of academic and self-publishing authors are discussed; these will set the scene for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper our analysis focuses on theorising "dissent" as a philosophical-political "moment" and studying the voice of "dissent" through the writings of Arundhati Roy. We argue through a close reading of Roy's texts that dissent is intrinsic to human thoughts and dialogues. Taking our cue from Robert Barsky's study of Noam Chomsky's life as a "life of dissent" and from Brian Martin's paper "Advice for the Dissident Scholar," in Thought and Action, Vol. 14, we argue that the term dissent is set in a complex interplay of multiple subjectivities. A dissenting voice is looked upon as a voice that goes against, rather than with the established norms of the society, and in extreme cases, is fiercely opposed. Taking these theoretical premises further into a praxical mode, we analyse Arundhati Roy's non-fictional works, and bring out the element of dissent, which is implicitly present in each of her essays. Roy's dissent, mainly political in nature, usually takes the form of scathing criticism - the expression of which is fearless and forthright. Our interpretation of Roy's works is in connection with the impact and the substantiality of her dissent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article lists several science books including "Avian Invasions: The Ecology and Evolution of Exotic Birds," by Tim M. Blackburn, Julie L. Lockwood, and Phillip Cassey, "Cave Biology: Life in Darkness," by Aldemaro Romero, and "Chasing Molecules: Poisonous Products, Human Health, and the Promise of Green Chemistry," by Elizabeth Grossman.

This paper describes the visuals second grade students included in their own information book compositions during a science unit on weather during which multimodal science trade books on the topic of weather were read aloud. First, the multimodal nature of the information books used in the unit are described. Second, the teacher's talk about visual representations during read alouds of books on weather is presented. And third, the children's own information books about weather topics are examined for inclusion of labeled pictorial illustrations with accompanying captions and graphical representations. These analyses reveal that 1) information book authors vary in their use of visual information, 2) some graphics may be more salient for children, and 3) children's use of pictorial illustrations and graphical representations in their own compositions seems to be impacted by both teacher attention to particular types of visual representations and immersion in information book graphics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A list of science books is presented which includes "Agrobiodiversity Conservation: Securing the Diversity of Crop Wild Relatives and Landraces," edited by Nigel Maxted, M. Ehsan Dulloo, Brian V. Ford-Lloyd, L. Frese, and José Maria Iriondo, "Arthropod Brains: Evolution, Functional Elegance, and Historical Significance," by Nicholas James Strausfeld, and "Convergent Evolution: Limited Forms Most Beautiful," by George McGhee.

In the first part of this essay review (“ Bildung Between Human Value, Political Rhetoric and Historical Transformation”), the term Bildung is introduced and central questions for the review are raised. How can a term that is charged with the utopian hopes of enlightenment and the appropriation of these hopes by the rising middle class between 1770 and 1830 guide the current discourse on education? How can Bildung serve as a principle of contemporary educational practice? In the second part of this essay review (“Rewriting Bildung: The Place of a Normative Theory of Education”), I look at the rewriting of this idea in a collection of essays written by educational philosophers in Educating Humanity: Bildung in Postmodernity ( Løvlie, Mortensen, & Nordenbo, 2003 ). These authors present transformations of Bildung to cope with postmodern realities. I review these essays in terms of their potential to save human values against dehumanizing trends of postmodernity and globalization. In the third part of this essay, I examine the transformation of Bildung into educational practice via “ Bildung-centered Didaktik.” Two German Didaktik traditions are explained and the other two books, Looking Into Classrooms: Papers on Didactics ( Menck, 2002 ) and Teaching as Reflective Practice: The German Didaktik Tradition ( Westbury, Hopmann, & Riquarts, 2000 ), are reviewed with respect to their role for the contemporary discourse on Didaktik and their contribution to classroom practice. The relationship between Bildung and curriculum serves as a background to several of the papers. I also discuss the role of Bildung and Didaktik for teacher education and confront the books’ theoretical ideas with current issues of educational reform. Finally, I present a discussion of the different approaches and my own conclusions. They include arguments to defend a utopian and partly idealist concept against managerial approaches to education that restrict themselves to performativity and effectiveness. My conclusions also underline the need for rewriting Bildung in the late modernity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose a new algorithm for removing Gaussian noise from natural images while preserving important details for further processing. Similar patches appear frequently in an image. Our algorithm is based on this high redundancy in natural images. Our initial step is to perform an image segmentation by a constrained quad-tree-split-and-merge technique. Then for each patch, using an extended SSD, we identify all similar patches in the image and recalculate the patch by summing up a weighted copy of each similar patch. Since the mean of white noise is zero, the final image will be noise free and important details are preserved. Experimental comparisons of Wiener Filter, Wavelet Threshold Methods and our method will be carried out by using different types of images. The result shows that our method is more efficient in both noise removing and detail preserving. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is a review essay of three books representing new research into the relationship between Cold War mobilization and postwar American political development: Michael Hogan, A Cross of Iron: Harry S. Truman and the Origins of the National Security State, 1945–1954 (Cambridge University Press, 1998); Guy Oakes, The Imaginary War: Civil Defense and American Cold War Culture (Oxford University Press, 1994); and Peter Trubowitz, Defining the National Interest: Conflict and Change in American Foreign Policy (University of Chicago Press, 1998). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

"Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners" by David M. Patel is an introductory guidebook that explores the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GAI). The book covers the history and different types of AI, as well as the concept of GAI, which uses machine learning models to generate unique outputs. It discusses the applications of GAI in various industries and provides case studies of companies that have utilized GAI to expand their businesses. The book acknowledges the benefits of GAI but also raises ethical considerations and potential downsides, emphasizing the need for human oversight and regulation. It also explores the potential impact of GAI on education, highlighting both the benefits and concerns. Overall, the book is recommended for those interested in learning about and utilizing GAI models, while recognizing the importance of understanding its applications and implications. [Extracted from the article]

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In his work of non-fiction The Great Derangement (2016), Amitav Ghosh examines the inability of the present generation to grasp the scale of climate change in the spheres of Literature, History and Politics. The central premise in this work of non-fiction is based on the statement that literature will one day be accused of its complicity with the great derangement and of blind acceptance of the climate crisis. This paper will study how Ghosh’s fictional and non-fictional enterprise voices a call for more imaginative and cultural forms of fiction that articulate resistance against materialism that can destroy our planet. We shall see how Ghosh’s fictional enterprise falls within the sphere of postcolonial eco-criticism that considers the phenomenon of “material eco-criticism”. I shall also reveal Ghosh’s environmental advocacy in his works of fiction, The Ibis Trilogy and The Hungry Tide. This paper will analyze how the Ibis Trilogy is not just an exploration of the particularly heinous operation of imperial power leading up to the Opium Wars but is also an eco-critical narrative that articulates resistance against the violence of climate change. A study of The Hungry Tide will also reveal how this hybrid literary text is both a historical account of the Marichjhapi massacre and a plea to preserve the eco-system of our time. I shall thus consider the challenges that climate change poses for the postcolonial writer and the evolving grid of literary forms that shape the narrative imagination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mind and Social Practice: Selected Writings of Sylvia Scribner. Ethel Tobach, Rachel Joffe Falmagne, Mary Brown Parlee, Laura M. W. Martin, and Aggie Scribner Kapelman, eds. New York Cambridge University Press, 1997. 425 pp. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Travel literature intends to put to record usually the personal experiences of an author touring a place for the pleasure of travel or intentionally for the purpose of research transgressing the cultural, social, racial, ethnic, religious and gender based boundaries that exist among humanity. Travel writing is another genre that has, as its focus, accounts of real or imaginary places. The genre encompasses a number of styles that may range from the documentary to the evocative, from literary to journalistic, and from the humorous to the serious. It is a form whose contours are shaped by places and their histories. Critical reflection on travel literature, however, is a relatively new phenomenon. Moreover in this context, India remains a land of deserts, mountains and plains in most imaginations. Only a few of the stories about India explore its vast rivers actually mention its coasts. This paper aims at exploring an Indian journalist turned writer, Samanth Subramanian's nonfiction, Following Fish: Travels Around The Indian Coast (2010). In this attempt, he observes the cosmopolitanism and diverse influences absorbed by India's coastal cities, the withdrawing of traditional fishermen from their craft, the corresponding growth of fishing as pure and voluminous commerce, and the degradation of waters and beaches from over-fishing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper figures out the concerns of the Parsis-the dwindling community living in a secular country. By centralizing the minority Parsi community, Mistry depicts the consciousness of the community, its anxieties and aspirations, perils and problems of existence at the individual and community level and the complex issues a minority ethnic community has to negotiate in a secular country. The volatile political situation which strangulated the country, highlighting the famous Nagerwala case, during the regime of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi forms the backdrop. Gustad Nobel who challenges the hegemony of the state stands for the marginalized in the narrative. His life showcases how the rights of an individual are violated in the form of corruption that is widespread in the society and how the characters are denied their basic rights more so because they belong to an ethnic community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article is a review of the book "Master machine learning algorithms, discover how they work and implement them from scratch" (ISBN: not available, 37 USD, 163 pages) edited by Jason Brownlee published by the Author, edition, v1.10 http://MachineLearningMastery.com . An accompanying commentary discusses some of the issues that are involved with use of machine learning and data mining techniques to develop predictive models for diagnosis or prognosis of disease, and to call attention to additional requirements for developing diagnostic and prognostic algorithms that are generally useful in medicine. Appendix provides examples that illustrate potential problems with machine learning that are not addressed in the reviewed book. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reviews the cultural, demographic, economic, and social sources that have produced a transformation in the restitution of marriage over the past century. It describes trends in marriage and remarriage that have altered the life course of children in families. The consequences of growing levels of marital instability for children are described. Particular attention is devoted to the changing parenting system and alterations in the kinship system of children whose parents divorced and remarried. Some problems in interpreting the effects of divorce on children are identified. The paper concludes with a discussion of public policy issues related to divorce and remarriage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reviews the essay `Saxo Grammaticus: Tra storiografia e letteratura.'

Teaching LA Wyers' Skills [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents several books related to sociology. "The Lawd Sayin' the Same," by Hewitt L. Ballowe; "Forging a New China," by Lawrence K. Rosinger; "I Knew Carver," by G. Lake Imes; "American Battle for Abundance: A Story of Mass Production," by Charles Franklin Kettering and Allen Orth.

The article discusses various books on the topic of German as a foreign language for the workplace. The anthology "Der Betrieb als Sprachlernort" by Sander and Efing examines the significance of the workplace as a place for language learning. The monograph "Deutsch für den Beruf. Eine Einführung" by Niederhaus is a standard work in the field of professional and subject-specific German instruction. Another book covers various chapters on reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a professional context, as well as methodological and didactic approaches for language instruction. All of these books contribute to the enrichment of the field of German for the workplace. [Extracted from the article]

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The article discusses use of magazines, newspapers and speaking engagement by environmentalists to improve literacy of climate change and mentions consequences in fictional narrative in contrast to non-fiction approaches. Topics discussed include novel "Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver, book chapters that personify social issue should be multidimensional, and book "Secrets Haunt the Lobsters' Sea."

Christopher Endy. Cold War Holidays: American Tourism in France. Chapel Hill, NC and London: University of North Carolina Press, 2004. 286 pp. $49.95 (cloth), $19.95 (paper). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]