|
Showing 1 - 25 of
126 matches in All Departments
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The book systematically introduces the basic contents of data
science, including data preprocessing and basic methods of data
analysis, handling special problems (e.g. text analysis), deep
learning, and distributed systems.In addition to systematically
introducing the basic content of data science from a theoretical
point of view, the book also provides a large number of data
analysis practice cases.
A guide to the hand-gun
Walter Winans was an acknowledged expert on the subject of
firearms and shooting of all kinds in the early years of the 20th
century and his comprehensive guides to the subject are well known
and highly regarded. In this book he explains the evolution of the
revolver and the selection of the right pistol to suit an
individual. He provides here a guide to ammunition and to the care,
cleaning, maintenance and use of a pistol before turning his
attention to the many applications of the hand-gun in shooting
sports. He also discusses duelling, the art of shooting while
riding on horseback and the use of hand held firearms in wartime.
When this book was first published the hand-gun was evolving and
the familiar cylindrical chamber was being superseded by automatic
mechanisms. Automatic pistols were increasingly produced and
adopted by service personnel and this aspect of shooting is also
briefly covered. This is an ideal companion for sports shooters,
those who fire historical weapons, re-enactors, modellers, firearm
collectors and others.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Murder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an
anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself
investigating a murder with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all
while falling for a cute girl from their birding group...and trying
not to get killed next. Sixteen-year-old Bianca Torre is an
avid birder undergoing a gender identity crisis and grappling with
an ever-growing list of fears. Some, like Fear #6: Initiating
Conversation, keep them constrained, forcing them to watch birds
from the telescope in their bedroom. And, occasionally, their
neighbors. When their gaze wanders to one particular window across
the street, Bianca witnesses a creepy plague-masked murderer take
their neighbor’s life. Worse, the death is ruled a suicide,
forcing Bianca to make a choice—succumb to their long list of
fears (including #3 Murder and #55 Breaking into
a Dead Guy’s Apartment), or investigate what happened.Â
Bianca enlists the help of their friend Anderson Coleman, but the
two have more knowledge of anime than true crime. As Bianca and
Anderson dig deeper into the murder with a little help from
Bianca’s crush and fellow birding aficionado, Elaine Yee (#13
Beautiful People, #11 Parents Discovering They’re a Raging
Lesbian), the trio uncover a conspiracy much larger—and
weirder—than imagined. And when the killer catches wind of the
investigation, suddenly Bianca’s #1 fear of public speaking
doesn’t sound so bad compared to the threat of being silenced for
good. In this absurdist, darkly comical YA thriller that is a
deceptively deep exploration of anxiety and identity, perhaps the
real murder investigation is the friends we make along the
way.Â
The Otherwoods is calling. And it won't be ignored. Some would call
River Rydell a 'chosen one': born with the ability to see monsters
and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they
have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself
unlucky. After all, it's not like anyone actually believes River
can see these things-or that anyone even believes monsters exist in
the first place. So the way River sees it, it's better to keep
their head down and ignore anything Otherwoods related. But The
Otherwoods won't be ignored any longer. When River's only friend
(and crush) Avery is kidnapped and dragged into The Otherwoods by
monsters, River has no choice but to confront the world they've
seen only in their nightmares-but reality turns out be more
horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat
for protection and a wayward teen spirit as their guide, River must
face the monsters of The Otherwoods and their own fears to save
Avery and become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.
Justine Pucella Winans will have you cowering and cackling as you
follow River's reluctant hero's journey, perfect for fans of Doll
Bones, Ghost Squad, and Too Bright to See.
An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and
exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction:
witches. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from
WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or
fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at
the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the
world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories
of witches from all walks of life. Whether they be maiden, mother,
crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and
disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest
stories we have, and new ones start here! Bringing together
twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science
fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales
from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES
features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das,
Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen
Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie
Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee
Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane
Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng,
Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu—and contains
illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa
Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes
life into one of the most captivating and feared magical
sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of
fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.
HINTS ON REVOLVER SHOOTING By WALTER WINANS Originally published in
1904, this rare early work on the revolver and its use, is both
expensive and hard to find in its first edition. READ COUNTRY BOOKS
have now republished it, using the original text and artwork, in a
high quality, affordable, modern edition. The author was a well
known and respected figure in the gun world of that era. He was an
expert shot with all types of firearms and was Vice-President of
the National Rifle Association and President of the Ashford Rifle
Club. He also wrote "The Art of Revolver Shooting" and "Practical
Rifle Shooting." and was a prolific contributor of shooting
material to the sporting press. The book's one hundred and thirty
six pages contain eighteen detailed chapters and many black and
white photographs and illustrations: Selecting a Revolver and
Ammunition. - Cleaning and Care of Weapons. - Sights. - Learning to
Use the Revolver. - Gallery Shooting. - Bisley: 20 Yards Stationary
Target. - Disappearing Target. - Rapid Firing. - Traversing target.
- Team Shooting and Coaching. - General Remarks on Shooting in
Competitions. - Stage Shooting. - Trick Shooting. - Target Shooting
off Horseback. - Shooting in Self Defence. - Revolver Shooting for
Ladies. - Shooting in the Dark. This is a fascinating read for any
gun enthusiast or historian, with much of the information and
advice still useful and practical today. "Beware of entrance to a
quarrel, but being in, bear 't that the opposed may beware of
thee." Polonoius.
The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally
recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.
|
|