This book provides a general framework for learning sparse graphical models with conditional independence tests. It includes complete treatments for Gaussian, Poisson, multinomial, and mixed data; unified treatments for covariate adjustments, data integration, and network comparison; unified treatments for missing data and heterogeneous data; efficient methods for joint estimation of multiple graphical models; effective methods of high-dimensional variable selection; and effective methods of high-dimensional inference. The methods possess an embarrassingly parallel structure in performing conditional independence tests, and the computation can be significantly accelerated by running in parallel on a multi-core computer or a parallel architecture. This book is intended to serve researchers and scientists interested in high-dimensional statistics, and graduate students in broad data science disciplines. Key Features: A general framework for learning sparse graphical models with conditional independence tests Complete treatments for different types of data, Gaussian, Poisson, multinomial, and mixed data Unified treatments for data integration, network comparison, and covariate adjustment Unified treatments for missing data and heterogeneous data Efficient methods for joint estimation of multiple graphical models Effective methods of high-dimensional variable selection Effective methods of high-dimensional inference

The manga adaptation of the fantasy light novels (also from Seven Seas) about modern dungeon diving done quick–illustrated by the creator of Venus Versus Virus! Years have passed since dungeons popped up all around the world. When dedicated adventurer Amane Rin awakens to a unique skill called Dungeon Teleporting, he finds he no longer needs to abide by the rules of dungeon diving like everyone else. Follow Rin's journey to become the strongest adventurer in the world—at the fastest speed possible!

Discover What Made Baseball America's Pastime #1 New Release in Baseball Statistics Baseball Memories & Dreams celebrates the iconic moments, heroes, and trends that define baseball for its millions of fans This compendium of baseball writing covers it all-recollections of Hall of Famers and narratives from top baseball writers; stories on the rich iconography and history of the game across the full diversity of players, teams, and leagues; and reflections on the way America's pastime has shaped our culture. Selected from the Baseball Hall of Fame's member magazine, Baseball Memories & Dreams brings to life the best of baseball. More than just a baseball history book. Revel in America's pastime and explore baseball history in articles written by notable sports writers, Hall of Famers, media personalities, and the Hall's own expert historians. Baseball Memories & Dreams showcases the best of baseball facts, baseball biographies, and baseball media personalities into a robust catalogue of known and unknown information. Get the inside scoop into the lives of baseball giants like Johnny Bench, Peter Gammons, John Grisham, Tim Kurkjian, Ichiro Suzuki, Joe Torre, and more. From their stories, gain insight into each individual life to see just what trials and hardships made these men into the best baseball players in history. With Baseball Memories & Dreams in hand, you'll see America's pastime in a new light. Inside, you'll find over 70 articles on America's pastime, highlighting: Baseball facts, baseball biographies, stats, and artifacts-and the history and lore behind them Coverage of Black, Hispanic, and woman players Stories about baseball's great players, teams, and rivalries, as well as the moments that trace the game's wide-ranging history If you enjoy baseball books-best sellers like The Baseball 100, Cloudbuster Nine, or Talking to GOATS-you'll love Baseball Memories & Dreams.

Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker--a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership.

This volume constitutes the revised selected papers of the 15th International Conference on Bio-inspired Computing: Theories and Applications, BIC-TA 2020, held in Qingdao, China, in October 2020.The 43 full papers presented in both volumes were selected from 109 submissions. The papers are organized according to the topical headings: evolutionary computation and swarm intelligence; neural networks and machine learning; DNA computing and membrane computing.

Protective clothing and equipment used for firefighters protect them against their harsh working environment loaded with strong thermal hazards, elevated environmental temperatures, low oxygen concentration and smoke. This book describes an in-depth review of firefighting clothing and equipment, and explicitly addresses the performance of protection and comfort in textile engineering, clothing design, and evaluation. Covered topics include protection and comfort requirements for firefighting clothing and equipment, testing methods, standards and performance evaluation, smart firefighting clothing for first responders and numerical modeling of performance of firefighting clothing. Key Features Presents complete overview about the requirements of firefighters' protective clothing/thermal protective materials Addresses performance of protection and comfort Includes human thermoregulation system and responses to firefighting working environment Discusses SMART firefighting clothing and equipment Suggests "how to improve the wear comfort?

FOR MY FRIENDS, EVERYTHING: FOR MY ENEMIES, THE LAW! Noel Stollen, that coldhearted handsome devil, will stop at nothing to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and become the world's strongest seeker. Though a mere Talker with buffing abilities, he takes over the party of adventurers known as Blue Beyond. But when the former leader and his woman steal party funds, Noel arranges for the most horrific of punishments-selling them into legal slavery! Now in need of new teammates, can Noel resist the offer of Alma, who claims to be the descendent of the world's most notorious...assassin?

Protective clothing and equipment used for firefighters protect them against their harsh working environment loaded with strong thermal hazards, elevated environmental temperatures, low oxygen concentration and smoke. This book describes an in-depth review of firefighting clothing and equipment, and explicitly addresses the performance of protection and comfort in textile engineering, clothing design, and evaluation. Covered topics include protection and comfort requirements for firefighting clothing and equipment, testing methods, standards and performance evaluation, smart firefighting clothing for first responders and numerical modeling of performance of firefighting clothing. Key Features Presents complete overview about the requirements of firefighters' protective clothing/thermal protective materials Addresses performance of protection and comfort Includes human thermoregulation system and responses to firefighting working environment Discusses SMART firefighting clothing and equipment Suggests "how to improve the wear comfort?

A cunning, ruthless boy does whatever it takes to leave his mark on the world in this swords-and-sorcery tale! (And don't miss the light novels, also from Seven Seas!) Young Noel is the grandson of the empire's mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world's greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it's all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world-and dominate it!

Baseball Photography Classics"It's a great addition to your coffee table, or as a gift to the baseball fan in your life." baseballmusings.com #1 New Release in Photojournalism, Photo Essays, Statistics, History, Sports Photography, and Sports Picturing America's Pastime celebrates baseball through a unique photography collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's unmatched archive of baseball photos. Preserving History, Honoring Excellence, Connecting Generations is the mission of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Now, with this unequaled collection of photos from baseball history, you can revel in the moments we share at the ballpark, the grand sweep of the stadium, the drama of the game, and classic images of baseball greats. Celebrate the history of baseball and baseball photography. Go beyond the standard highlights of baseball history in this collection of rarely seen photos that reveals the full landscape of our national pastime as no other collection can. Selected by the historians and curators at the Baseball Hall of Fame, the photographs reveal the rich relationship between photography and the game. Each image includes an historic quote and a detailed caption, often highlighting little-known information about the photographers and techniques used across the 150 plus years covered in the book. Experience the storied history of this great game through iconic images: Panoramic photos of historic stadiums A thoughtful Honus Wagner studying his bat Early African American team portraits and photos of such greats as Hank Aaron, Jackie Robinson, and Orestes "Minnie" Minoso And much more! If you have enjoyed baseball photography books such as The Story of Baseball: In 100 Photographs, 100 Year in Pinstripes: The New York Yankees in Photographs, or Baseball: An Illustrated History, you will love The National Baseball Hall of Fame's Picturing America's Pastime.

Noel is so close to Seeker stardom, he can almost taste it—but top clan Supreme Dragon threatens to take him down at any time! Then Noel sees an opportunity: a gladiatorial tournament to determine who will command the battle against the Valiant. Ever the tactician, he strikes a deal with the underworld to claim his rightful place… So, will Noel soar to new heights, or does his winning streak end here? Series Overview: Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker--a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership.

(Book). A tradition-rich singer and songwriter, Emmylou Harris nonetheless defies convention at every turn. She builds bridges between country, folk, gospel, rock, and bluegrass, honoring and celebrating the past while retaining a sensibility that is progressive and experimental. From her harmony vocals on key 1970s sessions with Gram Parsons and Bob Dylan to her more than forty years of recording distinctive solo albums, Harris has remained one of country music's most vital and satisfying artists. This book complements the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibition Emmylou Harris: Songbird's Flight , and contains commentary from Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rodney Crowell and infamous "Road Manager" Phil Kaufman, along with rare photos not included in the exhibit.

WE NEED TO TALK Bolstered by his new allies, Noel aims to join the regalia, the seven greatest Seeker clans. He learns that in a year's time, one of the most powerful beast lords in history, a Valiant, will manifest and terrorize the world. Before catastrophe strikes, Noel has to defeat the Dantalion, a deadly psychic monster, and free the falsely imprisoned Puppeteer Hugo. What ingenious plot will he hatch to achieve all this and clinch his spot at the top?

It has been twenty years since dungeons began appearing all across the world, an incident that coincided with humanity receiving supernatural abilities-all of which transformed everyday life into a living RPG. Amane Rin is one of countless people plundering dungeons with the dream of getting rich quick with his unique skill. Rin is far from capable, though, and is quickly written off as a weak adventurer. However, one day, his skill evolves, taking a new form that allows Rin to break the dungeon system and level up at warp speed! Will this new power make him the strongest adventurer in the world?

Baseball Facts and MLB Trivia for the Ultimate Baseball Fan #1 New Release in Statistics and Baseball History In this third title published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, test your knowledge of baseball trivia against the experts-the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The history of baseball is etched in its trivia. No American sport is chronicled through its trivia and statistics more than baseball. Now, the National Baseball Hall of Fame presents the ultimate baseball trivia book, So You Think You Know Baseball. Hit it out of the park at your MLB trivia night or in an after-dinner baseball quiz with your family. Selected by the historians and curators at the Baseball Hall of Fame, over 100 years of rich baseball history is packed into this virtual reference guide of facts, figures, and fascinating tidbits about our national pastime. In So You Think You Know Baseball, find 450 challenging baseball trivia questions organized into nine themed chapters covering a wide range of baseball history: Baseball Firsts - famous firsts for almost every aspect of baseball history First Year Phenoms - rookie sensations and first year wonders Legendary Sluggers - Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Babe Ruth & more Historic Hurlers - celebrated pitchers and their remarkable accomplishments on the mound Record Breakers - notable players and teams who left their mark in the record books Hall of Famers - baseball's all-time greats enshrined in Cooperstown Baseball in Pop Culture - discover the many ways baseball has influenced American culture The Postseason - highlighting the celebrated moments in World Series history Baseball Potpourri - unique facts about America's Pastime Also don't miss other titles published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, Picturing America's Pastime, Memories from the Microphone, and Baseball Memories and Dreams.