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Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava is settling into her new home - not only has she made friends but they’ve discovered that magic is real! And together Ava, Sarah and Lily (and Ava’s Tibetan terrier, Pepper) are going to learn EVERYTHING they can about it. When strange things start happening at home and around town the friends suspect magic must be at play. Despite it being the middle of autumn, Ava’s mum’s hay fever is acting up, plants are growing wildly out of control, and vines have begun to cover houses, entangling people in their path! Can the girls use their newfound knowledge to uncover what is causing nature to run wild before the whole town is taken over? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.

Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava and her friends are determined to learn everything they can about the curios left by her Great-Aunt Enid, and to make sure the magic doesn’t break free and cause chaos again. But when a strange figure is seen roaming the rooftops and Lily’s five-year-old sister Mai insists that a monster is visiting her, it looks like the girls (and Ava’s Tibetan terrier, Pepper) have another magical mystery to solve...

The Equation of Knowledge: From Bayes' Rule to a Unified Philosophy of Science introduces readers to the Bayesian approach to science: teasing out the link between probability and knowledge. The author strives to make this book accessible to a very broad audience, suitable for professionals, students, and academics, as well as the enthusiastic amateur scientist/mathematician. This book also shows how Bayesianism sheds new light on nearly all areas of knowledge, from philosophy to mathematics, science and engineering, but also law, politics and everyday decision-making. Bayesian thinking is an important topic for research, which has seen dramatic progress in the recent years, and has a significant role to play in the understanding and development of AI and Machine Learning, among many other things. This book seeks to act as a tool for proselytising the benefits and limits of Bayesianism to a wider public. Features Presents the Bayesian approach as a unifying scientific method for a wide range of topics Suitable for a broad audience, including professionals, students, and academics Provides a more accessible, philosophical introduction to the subject that is offered elsewhere

Hidden away in a bustling old market town, Curio House and its mysterious collection of artefacts has been undisturbed for years. Until now... When her mum inherits the Curio House, Ava is nervous about moving into the creaky Victorian villa, especially when she discovers a room filled with unusual objects and a box of 'magic' crystals. Ava knows they can't really be magic, but when her mischievous Tibetan terrier Pepper tries to eat one of the artefacts, a series of strange and definitely magical events unfold - and soon the whole town is in trouble! Luckily her new friends Sarah and Lily are on hand to help, but can three ordinary girls (and Pepper) learn to control the crystals and protect the world around them? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes the first in an exciting new series about the power of magic and friendship, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC and Holly Webb.

Federated Learning: Theory and Practice provides a holistic treatment to federated learning, starting with a broad overview on federated learning as a distributed learning system with various forms of decentralized data and features. A detailed exposition then follows of core challenges and practical modeling techniques and solutions, spanning a variety of aspects in communication efficiency, theoretical convergence and security, viewed from different perspectives. Part II features emerging challenges stemming from many socially driven concerns of federated learning as a future public machine learning service. To bridge the gap between academic and industrial research Part III presents a wide array of industrial applications of federated learning. Part IV concludes the book with several chapters highlighting potential venues and visions for federated learning in the near future.Federated Learning: Theory and Practice provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to federated learning which is suitable for researchers and students in academia, and industrial practitioners who seek to leverage the latest advance in machine learning for their entrepreneurial endeavours

The Equation of Knowledge: From Bayes' Rule to a Unified Philosophy of Science introduces readers to the Bayesian approach to science: teasing out the link between probability and knowledge. The author strives to make this book accessible to a very broad audience, suitable for professionals, students, and academics, as well as the enthusiastic amateur scientist/mathematician. This book also shows how Bayesianism sheds new light on nearly all areas of knowledge, from philosophy to mathematics, science and engineering, but also law, politics and everyday decision-making. Bayesian thinking is an important topic for research, which has seen dramatic progress in the recent years, and has a significant role to play in the understanding and development of AI and Machine Learning, among many other things. This book seeks to act as a tool for proselytising the benefits and limits of Bayesianism to a wider public. Features Presents the Bayesian approach as a unifying scientific method for a wide range of topics Suitable for a broad audience, including professionals, students, and academics Provides a more accessible, philosophical introduction to the subject that is offered elsewhere

Strengthen and reinforce your student's understanding of the toolkit aspect of the Business Management course with this write-in workbook, which fully covers the revised Guide and the tools needed for success in situational, planning and decision-making in business. - Prepare for assessment with a range of tasks designed for practicing the new Guide tools in the toolkit. - Questions are presented in relation to the key topics, to aid and further develop understanding of the course contexts. - Includes guidance on how to incorporate and use the toolkit for both the Internal Assessment and Extended Essay. - Expert hints and tips for assessment success from a highly experienced author, IB workshop leader and teacher. - Answers available to download for free: www.hoddereducation.com/ib-extras

Exam Board: IB Level: IB Subject: English First Teaching: August 2016 First Exam: May 2018 Build confidence in a range of key essay writing techniques and skills with this practical companion, full of advice and guidance from experienced EE experts. * Build essay writing techniques and skills through a range of strategies, serving as a useful companion throughout the writing process - from the development of a research question, critical-thinking, referencing and citation to reflecting on the process and final essay * Concise, clear explanations help you navigate the IB requirements, including advice on assessment objectives and academic honesty * Learn what is required to get the best EE grades and write an excellent essay with detailed examiner advice and expert tips and hints, including common mistakes to avoid * Explicit reference to the IB Learner profile and the importance of reflection. Paul Hoang is Vice Principal at Sha Tin College, English Schools Foundation in Hong Kong. He writes for Business Review, published by Philip Allan. He is a member of the editorial board for IB Review, Philip Allan's flagship publication for the IB. Paul is the author of several publications including Economics for the IB Diploma Revision Guide (Hodder Education), IB Business Management, 3rd edn (IBID Press), IGCSE Business Studies for Edexcel (Anforme), and Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics (Hodder Education). He is an IB examiner and has over 10 years of experience as an IB Workshop Leader. Chris Taylor has taught IB history and has been an Extended Essay Coordinator, and examined the EE component of the Diploma for over 10 years. Chris authored Riding the Dragon (2013), a book that details his visits to every province in China and the culture, history and people in each of these. He is a regular contributing author of IB Review magazine, specialising in IB History and the EE. Having visited many countries, Chris is also a travel writer for the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's leading English language newspaper.

There is a considerable gap between the science of conservation biology and the design and execution of biodiversity conservation projects in the field. Science is often failing to inform the practice of conservation, which remains largely experience-based. The main reason is the poor accessibility of evidence on the effectiveness of different interventions. This is the basis for this book adopting an 'evidence-based approach', modelled on the systematic reviews used in health sciences and now being applied to many policy arenas. Evidence-based Conservation brings together a series of case studies, written by field practitioners, that provides the evidence-base for evaluating how effective conservation and poverty alleviation strategies can be better implemented. A series of systematic reviews uses experiences and data from fifteen integrated conservation and development projects conducted in the Lower Mekong region, specifically in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. They provide wide-ranging overviews of the effectiveness of protected areas and how innovative tools and methods for monitoring and evaluation can be utilised for more effective outcomes. Results are in the form of management and policy recommendations, based on the quality of evidence and the cost-utility of the intervention. By bridging the gap between field practice and conservation, the analysis should lead to more effective integrated conservation and development interventions. The book represents one of the first attempts to apply the evidence-based approach to conservation and development.

Handbook of Alternative Data in Finance, Volume I motivates and challenges the reader to explore and apply Alternative Data in finance. The book provides a robust and in-depth overview of Alternative Data, including its definition, characteristics, difference from conventional data, categories of Alternative Data, Alternative Data providers, and more. The book also offers a rigorous and detailed exploration of process, application and delivery that should be practically useful to researchers and practitioners alike. Features Includes cutting edge applications in machine learning, fintech, and more Suitable for professional quantitative analysts, and as a resource for postgraduates and researchers in financial mathematics Features chapters from many leading researchers and practitioners.

Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of the key concepts covered in the latest syllabus; an ideal course companion or homework book for use throughout the course. - Develop and strengthen skills and knowledge with a wealth of additional exercises that perfectly supplement the Student's Book. - Build confidence with extra practice for each lesson to ensure that a topic is thoroughly understood before moving on. - Consolidate knowledge and skills with exercises based on authentic contexts and problems. - Keep track of students' work with ready-to-go write-in exercises. - Save time with all answers available in the Boost Core Subscription Available in this series: Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271) Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333833) Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341043) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295)

A kind and generous grandparent-grandchild duo nourish their neighborhood in this new picture book from critically acclaimed author Toni BuzzeoPa and his grandchild, Jelly Bean, have a sidewalk library filled with stories. Anyone can bring donations or take something to read. Jelly Bean loves the sidewalk library! But what about when their neighbors might need something more than books?Together, Pa and Jelly Bean build a sidewalk pantry right next to the sidewalk library. They get donations from neighbors who have a lot to give, and leave the doors open for those who may not have enough.This charming multigenerational story from award-winning author Toni Buzzeo and rising-star illustrator Zara González Hoang celebrates community, generosity, and creative problem solving.

Goodread's Romance Book of the Year, 2018 A Washington Post Book of the Year, 2018 An AmazonBook of the Year, 2018 Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018 Elle Best Summer Reads 2018 __________ A heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: there's not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick. It's high time for Stella Lane to settle down and find a husband - or so her mother tells her. This is no easy task for a wealthy, successful woman like Stella, who also happens to have Asperger's. Analyzing data is easy; handling the awkwardness of one-on-one dates is hard. To overcome her lack of dating experience, Stella decides to hire a male escort to teach her how to be a good girlfriend. Faced with mounting bills, Michael decides to use his good looks and charm to make extra cash on the side. He has a very firm no repeat customer policy, but he's tempted to bend that rule when Stella approaches him with an unconventional proposal. The more time they spend together, the harder Michael falls for this disarming woman with a beautiful mind, and Stella discovers that love defies logic. Heart-tugging, sexy and utterly joyful - The Kiss Quotient is a book for anyone who has been in love, or in lust...

Exam board: Cambridge Assessment International Education Level: IGCSE Subject: Economics First teaching: September 2018 First exams: Summer 2020 This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education to support the full syllabus for examination from 2020. Discover Economics as a real-world subject through case studies from around the world and provide in-depth coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Economics syllabuses (0455/2281). - Trust an experienced author team to navigate the syllabuses confidently with clearly-defined learning objectives throughout. - Deepen understanding by applying knowledge to real-life global case studies. - Extend learning beyond the classroom by reflecting on skills learned and applying them to local and global environments. - Check understanding with engaging activities that thoroughly integrate deep learning skills. - Benefit from language support with an accessible text and definitions of technical terms throughout. - Consolidate learning with chapter reviews and examination-style questions, as well as useful links to extra activities and answers to the questions which are available in the Boost Core Subscription. Available in this series: Student Textbook Second edition (ISBN 9781510421271) Student Book Boost eBook (ISBN 9781398333833) Boost Core Subscription (ISBN 9781398341043) Workbook (ISBN 9781510421288) Study and Revision Guide (ISBN 9781510421295)

This book provides detailed analysis of Supreme Court judgments which have impacted the rights of minorities in relation to higher education, and so illustrates ongoing issues of racial discrimination throughout the American education sector. Race, Law, and Higher Education in the Colorblind Era brings together the many racial disputes that have been adjudicated by the Supreme Court to investigate the politics of colorblindness in the post-civil rights era. Through a reading of these various cases as a form of continuing racial discourse, this book focuses on the ways in which racial disputes operate within a clearly entwined colorblind narrative that invalidates racial justice for minorities. By investigating how the Supreme Court has understood racism and the concept of race across its history, this volume demonstrates how colleges and universities must navigate the often contradictory and perilous landscape of 'diversity' in attempts to integrate historically disadvantaged minorities. This book will be of interest to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of sociology of education, multicultural education, and legal education.

Christianity Today Book Award Winner Justice requires perseverance--a deep perseverance we can't muster on our own. The world's needs are staggering and even the most passion-driven reactions, strategies, and good intentions can falter. But we serve a God who never falters, who sees the needs, hears the cries, and gives strength--through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit--to his people. Offering a comprehensive biblical theology of justice drawn from the whole story of Scripture, this book invites us to know more intimately the God who loves justice and calls us to give our lives to seek the flourishing of others. The authors explore stories of injustice around the globe today and spur Christians to root their passion for justice in the persevering hope of Christ. They also offer practices that can further form us into people who join God's work of setting things right in the world. Now in paper with an added reader's guide.

Reinforce and improve your students' quantitative skills with this write-in workbook, which includes exam-style practice questions. * Prepare for the new assessment model with exam-style questions that are broken down to help students understand the question as a whole and the way they will need to tackle it. * Questions are presented in the chronological order of the syllabus, to aid knowledge and understanding of the new course (first exams 2022). * Provides lots of opportunities to practice quantitative skills, techniques and methods with exam-style questions. * Detailed mark schemes are provided to support students' assessment success, from a highly experienced author, IB workshop leader and teacher. * Answers available to download for free: www.hoddereducation.co.uk/ib-extras

If you are looking for a crochet book of many lovely yarn friends, this book is made for you. There are 16 designs and each one has its unique personality with adaptable accessories. Crafters will not only meet cute animals like koala, bunny, panda, tiger, otter, but also some cute little kids. Some projects are easy and quick to finish, while others are a bit more challenging, and there are a lot of step-by-step instructions, guide for materials, techniques, and some special tips to help you. As long as you love making crochet toys and want to meet these super cuties, this book is waiting for you.

Support your students to achieve their best grade with the ultimate course companion; providing clear and concise explanations of all new framework requirements and topics, with exam practice questions to strengthen and develop learning. - Build confidence and reinforce skills with guidance on how to include key concept, content and context connections into exam answers. - Practise and revise effectively from a range of strategies and a variety of high-achieving example answers. - Achieve the best grades through advice given from a highly experienced author on how to approach and explore a topic through inquiry, including additional top tips and common mistakes. - Focus revision by using key terms with definitions listed for each of the nine key concepts of the new course. - Answers are available to download for free: www.hoddereducation.co.uk/ib-extras