A comprehensive architectural and cultural study of Dutch American barns across New Jersey and southern New York, on the basis of nearly 50 years of fieldwork and archival research.This authoritative volume presents an in-depth exploration of the Dutch American barn tradition, examining its origins, evolution, and enduring legacy from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Through extensive documentation and visual analysis, The Historic Dutch American Barns of N...

With the increasing use of Deep Learning systems across various industries, there is a growing need to make their decision-making processes more understandable and transparent. Regulatory requirements now demand clarity, and users and stakeholders want to know how AI systems work. This textbook addresses these needs by providing a detailed guide on integrating Explainable AI (XAI) into the Deep Learning Operations (DLOps) pipeline. By doing so, organizations can implement Continuous Integr...

Infancy in Uganda: Infant Care and the Growth of Love by Mary D. Salter Ainsworth, a pioneering study on early childhood attachment returns in this special reprint edition, complete with a new introduction that situates Ainsworth’s work amid contemporary debates and critiques. It explores the dynamics of mother-infant attachment within the Ganda community, analyzing how cultural caregiving practices shape early emotional bonds.Ainsworth’s meticulous observations of Ganda f...

Jason's journey to Godhood is far from over, and Destiny's World has more in store for him than he ever imagined. With each passing day, he learns more about his powers, the nature of the universe, and the dangers that lurk in the shadows. But with the help of his best friend Michael, his wives, and a growing team of allies, he's determined to face whatever challenges come his way.One of those challenges comes in the form of a Dungeon, a mysterious structure that holds untold power...

This book explores instances of language contact between two major Ibero-Romance languages (Spanish and Portuguese) and the two major Jewish languages (Hebrew and Yiddish).It examines the emergence of dialects of Judeo-Ibero-Romance in the Sephardic diaspora, as well as the creation of a variety of Hebrew-influenced Spanish in Argentina (Spanbrew) and the acquisition, loss, and re-acquisition of Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew in Israel and the United State...

Michael Barr explores both the political and the institutional logic behind the networks of power at work in one of Asia's most prosperous countries, the city-state of Singapore. Barr charts the creation of a national elite in the 1960s, its consolidation as a multi-generational ruling elite in the 1980s, and the twists and turns of its trajectory thereafter. He argues that the contemporary networks of power are the result of a deliberate project initiated by Singapore's f...

In the new crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Lt. Eve Dallas journeys into the darkness where murder is born...NYSPD homicide detective Eve Dallas has seen a lot in her time but even she is shocked by the savagery of a beating which leaves a wealthy biotech executive dead in his home office. The victim's corpse is so mangled and damaged it's hard to believe a lone assailant would be capable of this. The killer is clearly unnaturally strong. Or very, v...

Snowbound for the holidays…And falling for a cowboy!Alessia Votova is fascinated by the world of rodeos and cowboys, which is nothing like her home in Portofino, Italy. Finally getting the chance to visit a real working ranch, she’s greeted by polished businessman Lane Tyler. Lane isn’t quite the cowboy she was expecting, though Alessia has learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving. A massive snowstorm suddenly forces her to bun...

Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection!This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes:A COWBOY IN UNIFORMThe Bluegrass Blackwellsby USA TODAY bestselling author Amy VastineIt starts with a lie…Could it lead to love?Returning to...

AI may not take your job but it may change what it takes to do it. Will you shape this moment or let it shape you?Most books on AI leadership are too technical, leaving you wondering what to do Monday morning. This one focuses on practical frameworks for workplace AI you can use now. Whether you're an early adopter, cautious observer, or skeptic questioning the hype, you'll find a clear path forward. Dr. Patrick Lynch introduces the THRIVE framework, a proven system for human–AI co...

Two things threaten to destroy several areas of Daron Kincaid's life--the tracking device he developed to locate victims of sex trafficking and an inherited membership in a mysterious outfit called The Castle. The new developments set the stage to dismantle the relationship with Cameron, the woman he loves, as well as the new life he's building outside of an FBI sting that brought down his former enemies. Coming out of the shadows could have dangerous consequences that affect everyone arou...

In an increasingly experience-driven economy, companies that deliver great experiences thrive, and those that do not die. Yet many organizations face difficulties implementing a vision of delivering experiences beyond the provision of goods and services. Because experience design concepts and approaches are spread across multiple, often disconnected disciplines, there is no book that succinctly explains to students and aspiring professionals how to design them.J. Robert Rossman and...