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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th Latin American Symposium on Theoretical Informatics, LATIN 2022, which took place in Guanajuato, Mexico, in November 2022. The 46 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Algorithms and Data Structures; Approximation Algorithms; Cryptography; Social Choice Theory; Theoretical Machine Learning; Automata Theory and Formal Languages; Combinatorics and Graph Theory; Complexity Theory; Computational Geometry.Chapter “Klee's Measure Problem Made Oblivious” is available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd International Symposium on Stabilization, Safety, and Security of Distributed Systems, SSS 2021, held virtually, in November 2021. The 16 full papers, 10 short and 14 invited papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 56 submissions. The papers deal with the design and development of distributed systems with a focus on systems that are able to provide guarantees on their structure, performance, and/or security in the face of an adverse operational environment.

Methods in Cell Biology, Volume 158, the latest release in this series, highlights new advances in the field, with this release covering How to orient cells in micro-cavities for high resolution imaging of cytokinesis and lumen formation, A body-on-a-chip (BOC) system for studying gut-liver interaction, Manipulating cultured mammalian cells for mitosis research, Live-cell FLIM-FRET using a commercially available system, A comparative analysis of methods to measure kinetochore-microtubule attachment stability, A workflow for visualizing human cancer biopsies using large-format electron microscopy, Isolation of stage-specific germ cells using facs in drosophila germarium, Computational analysis of filament polymerization dynamics in cytoskeletal networks, and more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in the Methods in Cell Biology series Updated release includes the latest information in this area of study

Over the past 15 years, there has been a growing need in the medical image computing community for principled methods to process nonlinear geometric data. Riemannian geometry has emerged as one of the most powerful mathematical and computational frameworks for analyzing such data. Riemannian Geometric Statistics in Medical Image Analysis is a complete reference on statistics on Riemannian manifolds and more general nonlinear spaces with applications in medical image analysis. It provides an introduction to the core methodology followed by a presentation of state-of-the-art methods. Beyond medical image computing, the methods described in this book may also apply to other domains such as signal processing, computer vision, geometric deep learning, and other domains where statistics on geometric features appear. As such, the presented core methodology takes its place in the field of geometric statistics, the statistical analysis of data being elements of nonlinear geometric spaces. The foundational material and the advanced techniques presented in the later parts of the book can be useful in domains outside medical imaging and present important applications of geometric statistics methodology Content includes: - The foundations of Riemannian geometric methods for statistics on manifolds with emphasis on concepts rather than on proofs - Applications of statistics on manifolds and shape spaces in medical image computing - Diffeomorphic deformations and their applications As the methods described apply to domains such as signal processing (radar signal processing and brain computer interaction), computer vision (object and face recognition), and other domains where statistics of geometric features appear, this book is suitable for researchers and graduate students in medical imaging, engineering and computer science. - A complete reference covering both the foundations and state-of-the-art methods - Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field - Contains theory, examples, applications, and algorithms - Gives an overview of current research challenges and future applications

United Nations and security sector reformMultilateral organizations - the United Nations (UN) in particular - have played, and continue to play, an important role in shaping the security sector reform (SSR) agenda, both in terms of policy development and the provision of support to a wide range of national SSR processes. This volume presents a variety of perspectives on UN support to SSR, past and present, with attention to policy and operational practice. Drawing from the experience of UN practitioners combined with external experts on SSR, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of the UN approach to SSR from a global perspective.

Multilateral organizations - the United Nations (UN) in particular - have played, and continue to play, an important role in shaping the security sector reform (SSR) agenda, both in terms of policy development and the provision of support to a wide range of national SSR processes. This volume presents a variety of perspectives on UN support to SSR, past and present, with attention to policy and operational practice. Drawing from the experience of UN practitioners combined with external experts on SSR, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of the UN approach to SSR from a global perspective.

Depuis 1900, le mot de citoyenneté s'est exprimé d'abord dans le cadre des États-nations, puis sous de multiples formes de cosmopolitisme, soit par des communautés digitales organisées en réseau, soit par la conscience de l'unité de la planète devant les problèmes écologiques, soit à travers l'héritage d'une pensée anarchiste. En Europe, des démarches citoyennes violentes et sporadiques peuvent devenir synonymes d'actions contre l'État, révélant une crise du dialogue social. L'information statistique et graphique permet un élargissement de la sphère publique, et lui donne les moyens d'un dialogue permanent avec l'État et d'une capacité d'analyse critique, ce qui est la définition de la citoyenneté. L'existence dans le monde de populations qui vivent dans une situation de demi-citoyenneté ou d'absence de citoyenneté nous rappelle qu'un bon fonctionnement de la citoyenneté est une exigence pour le maintien de la démocratie.

The correspondence between the old Congress and the American agents, commissioners, and ministers in foreign countries was secret and confidential throughout the Revolution. The letters, as they arrived, were read in Congress and referred to the standing Committee of Foreign Affairs, accompanied with requisite instructions, when necessary, as to the nature and substance of the replies. The papers embracing this correspondence, which swelled to a considerable mass before the end of the Revolution, were removed to the Department of State after the formation of the new government. These papers are now presented to you in this twelve-volume set.

The correspondence between the old Congress and the American agents, commissioners, and ministers in foreign countries was secret and confidential throughout the Revolution. The letters, as they arrived, were read in Congress and referred to the standing Committee of Foreign Affairs, accompanied with requisite instructions, when necessary, as to the nature and substance of the replies. The papers embracing this correspondence, which swelled to a considerable mass before the end of the Revolution, were removed to the Department of State after the formation of the new government. These papers are now presented to you in this twelve-volume set.

The correspondence between the old Congress and the American agents, commissioners, and ministers in foreign countries was secret and confidential throughout the Revolution. The letters, as they arrived, were read in Congress and referred to the standing Committee of Foreign Affairs, accompanied with requisite instructions, when necessary, as to the nature and substance of the replies. The papers embracing this correspondence, which swelled to a considerable mass before the end of the Revolution, were removed to the Department of State after the formation of the new government. These papers are now presented to you in this twelve-volume set.

The correspondence between the old Congress and the American agents, commissioners, and ministers in foreign countries was secret and confidential throughout the Revolution. The letters, as they arrived, were read in Congress and referred to the standing Committee of Foreign Affairs, accompanied with requisite instructions, when necessary, as to the nature and substance of the replies. The papers embracing this correspondence, which swelled to a considerable mass before the end of the Revolution, were removed to the Department of State after the formation of the new government. These papers are now presented to you in this twelve-volume set.

The correspondence between the old Congress and the American agents, commissioners, and ministers in foreign countries was secret and confidential throughout the Revolution. The letters, as they arrived, were read in Congress and referred to the standing Committee of Foreign Affairs, accompanied with requisite instructions, when necessary, as to the nature and substance of the replies. The papers embracing this correspondence, which swelled to a considerable mass before the end of the Revolution, were removed to the Department of State after the formation of the new government. These papers are now presented to you in this twelve-volume set.

Caroline et Darren se retrouveront-ils?Après un séjour en rehab pendant plusieurs semaines, Darren Carter va mieux. Sauvé de ses vieux démons, il écume les plateaux télés en attendant le début de tournage du film qui va relancer sa carrière, avec Vincent et Nicolas comme chaperons. De leur côté, Caroline et Elise ont passé l'été dans le sud de la France. Bien qu'elle redoute son retour, l'auteure sait très bien qu'il est temps de rentrer. Elle ne peut pas fuir son ancien amour toute sa vie. Impatiente, Elise est plus que ravie mais connaissant la situation de son amie, elle tente de l'aider. Dans l'avion, les deux jeunes femmes vont faire la connaissance de deux frères assez célèbres, Kellan et Jared Dreadford. Le premier est acteur et semble étrangement bien connaitre Caroline, le second est auteur et n'est pas insensible aux charmes de la demoiselle. A peine arrivée, Caroline se retrouve au centre de l'attention médiatique, principalement à cause des déclarations de Darren mais également parce qu'elle devient le centre d'un triangle amoureux aussi explosif que fictif. Caroline commence à paniquer de peur que les événements du passé se reproduisent et que l'on puisse découvrir son secret. Son attitude attise encore plus la curiosité. Elle doit en plus, faire face à l'homme qu'elle aime qui refuse d'en rester là et souhaite plus que tout mettre les choses au clair pour repartir sur de bonnes bases, risquant plusieurs fois de conduire le monde au secret de la jeune femme. Dans ce deuxième tome, retrouvez les personnages attachants de Secrets of Life et plongez dans la suite de leurs histoires : entre intrigues, passions et romance!EXTRAIT— Non, je n'ai pas dit ça. Je… — Écoute, si j'ai un problème avec Darren, j'en parlerai avec lui. Mais ça ne te regarde pas et je ne vais pas m'empêcher de vivre pour lui. Pendant tout ce temps, il ne l'a pas fait lui alors pourquoi je le ferais moi? Mon frère reprend : — Alors, parle-lui rapidement! Qu'il ne fasse rien de stupide! J'assure : — C'est prévu! Je le vois demain soir… sauf s'il change d'avis évidemment. — Bien! Je profite d'un blanc pour commenter. — Mais tu sais Nico, même s'il a été en cure et tout, le plus dur du boulot c'est maintenant. C'est difficile de se soigner, c'est encore plus dur de résister après. Et ce n'est pas moi qui vais l'aider, lui seul peut le faire. Alors si tu as peur pour ton film, je te conseillerai de trouver vite le rôle féminin pour commencer le tournage. Je m'étonne de le voir sourire. — Justement, vu que tu en parles…CE QU'EN PENSE LA CRITIQUEAu fil des pages, on s'attache à eux. On espère pour eux. On a hâte d'avancer dans l'histoire pour mieux les comprendre. Et voir enfin renaître Blue. - Veronik, VoyageonsavecleslivresL'auteure nous propose des personnages ombrageux et fracassés par les obstacles de la vie. Intrigants jusqu'à la toute fin, je me suis tout de même lié à eux. […] Une lecture addictive que je vous recommande!- Sara, ThereadingpassionÀ PROPOS DE L'AUTEURVirginie Cailleux, ViiVii ou Vii, a 25 ans. Passionnée d'écriture depuis l'âge de 7 ou 8 ans, elle a commencé par raconter les folles aventures de son doudou. Aujourd'hui, elle écrit celles de personnages adultes en explorant différents genres tels que la romance, le fantastique ou le thriller.

Renewable Energy Forecasting: From Models to Applications provides an overview of the state-of-the-art of renewable energy forecasting technology and its applications. After an introduction to the principles of meteorology and renewable energy generation, groups of chapters address forecasting models, very short-term forecasting, forecasting of extremes, and longer term forecasting. The final part of the book focuses on important applications of forecasting for power system management and in energy markets. Due to shrinking fossil fuel reserves and concerns about climate change, renewable energy holds an increasing share of the energy mix. Solar, wind, wave, and hydro energy are dependent on highly variable weather conditions, so their increased penetration will lead to strong fluctuations in the power injected into the electricity grid, which needs to be managed. Reliable, high quality forecasts of renewable power generation are therefore essential for the smooth integration of large amounts of solar, wind, wave, and hydropower into the grid as well as for the profitability and effectiveness of such renewable energy projects. - Offers comprehensive coverage of wind, solar, wave, and hydropower forecasting in one convenient volume - Addresses a topic that is growing in importance, given the increasing penetration of renewable energy in many countries - Reviews state-of-the-science techniques for renewable energy forecasting - Contains chapters on operational applications

Grasses dominate many natural ecosystems and produce the bulk calories consumed by humans either directly in the form of grains or indirectly through forage/grain fed animals. In addition, grasses grown as biomass crops are poised to become a significant source of renewable energy. Despite their economic and environmental importance, research into the unique aspects of grass biology has been hampered by the lack of a truly tractable experimental model system. Over that past decade, the small, annual grass Brachypodium distachyon has emerged as a viable model system for the grasses. This book describes the development of extensive experimental resources (e.g. whole genome sequence, efficient transformation methods, insertional mutant collections, large germplasm collections, recombinant inbred lines, resequenced genomes) that have led many laboratories around the world to adopt B. distachyon as a model system. The use of B. distachyon to address awide range of biological topics (e.g. disease resistance, cell wall composition, abiotic stress tolerance, root growth and development, floral development, natural diversity) is also discussed.

Peer reviewed articles from the Natural Language Processing and Cognitive Science (NLPCS) 2014 meeting in October 2014 workshop. The meeting fosters interactions among researchers and practitioners in NLP by taking a Cognitive Science perspective. Articles cover topics such as artificial intelligence, computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and language learning.

AP French Language & Culture All Access Book + Web + Mobile Everything you need to prepare for the Advanced Placement exam, in a study system built around you! REA is the only publisher with an updated AP French Language & Culture test prep book geared to the new May 2012 exam! There are many different ways to prepare for an Advanced Placement exam. What's best for you depends on how much time you have to study and how comfortable you are with the subject matter. To score your highest, you need a system that can be customized to fit you: your schedule, your learning style, and your current level of knowledge. This book, and the free online tools that come with it, will help you personalize your AP French Language & Culture prep by testing your understanding, pinpointing your weaknesses, and delivering flashcard study materials unique to you. The REA AP All Access system allows you to create a personalized study plan through three simple steps: targeted review of exam content, assessment of your knowledge, and focused study in the topics where you need the most help. Here's how it works: Review the Book: Study the topics tested on the AP French Language & Culture exam and learn proven AP strategies that will help you tackle any question you may see on test day. Test Yourself and Get Feedback: As you review the book, test yourself with three topic level quizzes. Score reports from your free online quizzes give you a fast way to pinpoint what you really know and what you should spend more time studying. Improve Your Score: Armed with your score reports, you can personalize your study plan. Review the parts of the book where you are weakest, and use the REA Study Center to create your own unique AP French Language & Culture e-flashcards, adding to the 100 free cards included with the book. Visit The REA Study Center for a suite of online tools: The best way to personalize your study plan and truly focus on your weaknesses is to get frequent feedback on what you know and what you don't. At the online REA Study Center, you can access three types of assessment: our online audio component, quizzes, and two full-length practice tests. Each of these tools provides true-to-format questions and delivers a detailed score report that follows the topics set by the College Board. Audio Component: Our audio component provides excellent preparation for the exam's listening comprehension section. Topic Level Quizzes: Short, 15-minute quizzes are available throughout the review and test your immediate understanding of the topics just covered. Full-Length Practice Tests: After you've finished reviewing the book, take our full-length AP French Language & Culture exams to practice under test-day conditions. Available both in the book and online, these tests give you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. We strongly recommend that you take the online version of the exams for the added benefits of timed testing, automatic scoring, and a detailed score report. Improving Your Score with e-Flashcards: With your score reports from the tests, you'll be able to see exactly which AP French Language & Culture topics you need to review. Use this information to create your own flashcards for the areas where you are weak. And, because you will create these flashcards through the REA Study Center, you'll be able to access them from any computer or smartphone. Not quite sure what to put on your flashcards? Start with the 100 free cards included when you buy this book. This complete test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and expert test-taking strategies and tips.

New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas delivers an unforgettable romance that toes the fine line between love and hate in Bully—the first novel in the Fall Away series. My name is Tate. He doesn't call me that, though. He would never refer to me by a friendly nickname. No, he'll barely even speak to me. But he still won't leave me alone. We were best friends once. Then Jared turned on me and made it his mission to ruin my life. I was humiliated, shut out, and gossiped about all through high school. His pranks and rumors got worse as time wore on, and I made myself sick trying to stay out of his way. I even went away for a year just to avoid him. But I'm done hiding from him now, and there's no way I'll allow him to ruin another year. Jared might not have changed, but I have. It's time to fight back....

Ida Louise Osterbach survived Indian and range wars and the murder of her husband. She's kept the farm going through sheer grit and the help of her cousin, a friend and two farm hands. She's managed a profit, paid the mortgage and re-paid the crop loans. Hard working, focused, fiercely proprietary, the last thing she has time for is romance. Jared Buell—widower neighbor and wealthy rancher—was never particularly charitable when it came to farmers, even eye-catching ones like Ida. He's not looking to start trouble or anything else with her. His comfortable existence needs no complications, thank you very much. Then an old nemesis comes to town and threatens his and Ida's property. He has no choice but to get involved. Experience this action-packed romp through 1895 Wyoming where an outlaw schemes to take over the town and Ida and Jared find love when they least expect it.

The underlying mechanisms of Candida and candidiasis and promising new directions in drug discovery and treatment.

This volume covers all aspects of the antibiotic discovery and development process through Phase II/III. The contributors, a group of highly experienced individuals in both academics and industry, include chapters on the need for new antibiotic compounds, strategies for screening for new antibiotics, sources of novel synthetic and natural antibiotics, discovery phases of lead development and optimization, and candidate compound nominations into development. Beyond discovery, the handbook will cover all of the studies to prepare for IND submission: Phase I (safety and dose ranging), progression to Phase II (efficacy), and Phase III (capturing desired initial indications). This book walks the reader through all aspects of the process, which has never been done before in a single reference. With the rise of antibiotic resistance and the increasing view that a crisis may be looming in infectious diseases, there are strong signs of renewed emphasis in antibiotic research. The purpose of the handbook is to offer a detailed overview of all aspects of the problem posed by antibiotic discovery and development.

Maren James was unprepared for the torrent of emotions that engulfed her when her ship was boarded by the notorious Captain Hawk. Impatience turned to raging desire when the dashing buccaneer strode into her cabin, and before she could think to resist, the luscious ebon-haired beauty was succumbing to the pirate's masterful touch.

Become the professional photographer you were meant to be. Competition in the photography industry has never been fiercer. But in this empowering guide, acclaimed photographer and speaker Dane Sanders reveals that the key to success is to stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and start focusing on your most powerful resource: you. Discover how to: · Use your unique skills and talents to carve out a niche all your own. · Avoid the mistakes most photographers make.· Choose a business style that fits the way you want to spend your time—and live your life. Fast Track Photographer is not just another how-to book—it's an entirely fresh way of thinking about your business, whether you're just starting out, or an industry veteran wondering why all your hard work isn't working. If you want to build a competition-proof creative business in the twenty-first century, it's time to throw out the old rulebook and get on the fast track! Includes free access to Dane's popular self-assessment test (a $20 value) to jumpstart your journey!'I can't think of a better way for anyone to start their professional photo career than to read Fast Track Photographer.'—Scott Bourne, publisher and host of Photofocus.com'As much about finding out who you are as it is about how to become a truly great photographer. Highly recommended!”—Amit Gupta, founder of Photojojo.com“This book is worth its weight in gold.”—Gary Fong, photographer, author, and creator of the Lightsphere“The best resource for today's photographer—BAR NONE!”—Scott Sheppard, host of “Inside Digital Photography”

Research interest in inorganic membrane materials and processes has significantly increased in recent years due to novel, potentially low-cost energy and fuel production applications. This book documents the recent progress in membrane science, especially in advanced materials and novel reaction and separation concepts. The book classifies membranes based on the mechanism of operation, i.e., size exclusion filtration, solution-diffusion, and mixed ion-electron conduction of the permeate streams.

Gustave de Beaumont a écrit Marie ou l'esclavage aux Etats-Unis au retour d'un voyage d'étude de dix mois effectué en compagnie d'Alexis de Tocqueville. Il choisit d'aborder l'exposé des moeurs américaines à partir du statut des minorités. Il s'intéresse au sort des esclaves et, plus précisément, à celui de l'individu de couleur libre. Ce deuxième tome rassemble les notes et appendices de Gustave de Beaumont et, en annexe, des extraits de textes d'Alexis de Tocqueville.

Presenting a variety of topics that are only briefly touched on in other texts, this book provides a thorough introduction to the techniques of field theory. Covering Feynman diagrams and path integrals, the author emphasizes the path integral approach, the Wilsonian approach to renormalization, and the physics of non-abelian gauge theory. It provides a thorough treatment of quark confinement and chiral symmetry breaking, topics not usually covered in other texts at this level. The Standard Model of particle physics is discussed in detail. Connections with condensed matter physics are explored, and there is a brief, but detailed, treatment of non-perturbative semi-classical methods. Ideal for graduate students in high energy physics and condensed matter physics, the book contains many problems,which help students practise the key techniques of quantum field theory.