'An invaluable companion for anyone who wants a deep understanding of what’s under the hood of often inscrutable machines' Melanie MitchellA rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligenceMachine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone ge...

Spiteful Intentions is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the emotional fallout of toxic leadership, manipulation, and workplace retaliation. Through a fictional lens, it captures the unsettling dynamics many employees recognize, where speaking up feels risky, complaints are quietly ignored, and some days the job feels like a circus, with the boss acting as a self-appointed clown, juggling his own ego while throwing tantrums disguised as strategy.

Print and Broadcast Journalism provides a foundational text bridging theoretical and practical aspects of print and broadcast journalism, recognizing their distinct yet interconnected evolution. Written in accessible language, this book is aimed at a global academic audience across journalism programs. This comprehensive resource examines traditional print journalism alongside broadcast media practices in television and radio. Content covers news gathering, reporting, writing, editing, and...

Surface Engineering for Corrosion Protection provides a clear, practice-oriented framework for protecting materials from the dual challenges of corrosion and environmental degradation. Material protection is essential to modern engineering infrastructure, equipment longevity, and sustainable resource management. The book covers a comprehensive range of surface engineering techniques, from thermal spraying and plasma treatments to nanostructured coatings and advanced material systems. Reade...

Journalism and Mass Communication Overview is a foundational guide tailored for students worldwide who are beginning their journey in media studies, preparing for careers in newsrooms, digital content creation, public policy, or media research. This comprehensive resource combines global perspectives with accessible explanations of core journalism and mass communication concepts. The book covers journalism history, principles, and practices across print, broadcast, and digital media platfo...

Financial Management for Decision Making and Growth provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how organizations utilize financial resources, allocate capital effectively, and create sustainable value through informed strategic decisions. This resource bridges financial theory and managerial practice, addressing core competencies in working capital management, capital budgeting, financing strategy, and dividend policy. Financial Management for Decision Making and Growth examines ...

Journalism and Social Responsibility examines modern journalism issues including social media ethics, citizen journalism, and media literacy challenges. In an era of rapid information flow, journalism faces unprecedented ethical and structural challenges. The book delves into complex ethical dilemmas—balancing public interest with privacy, truth with harm, speed with accuracy, and advocacy with impartiality. Modern issues such as social media ethics, citizen journalism credibility, media l...

Global Food Tourism Case Studies provides comprehensive examination of food tourism through international case studies demonstrating diverse culinary tourism manifestations globally. The text explores how food experiences connect tourists with destinations, cultures, and local communities through authentic gastronomy. Through analysis of successful food tourism initiatives worldwide, the material reveals best practices, challenges, and opportunities. Each chapter presents specific food tou...

Employing games in the workplace can be a thrilling and rewarding experience for employees. It can also be an incredible tool for elevating morale and creating a strong sense of community. However, it is essential to be mindful of how the games are managed, as inappropriate management can lead to animosity and a lack of respect between colleagues. Luckily, it's simpler than you think to have a successful game in the office. By carefully scheduling, setting clear expectations, and acknowled...

For more than a decade, Mishra tells us, he has pondered a book about the Buddha—whether a historical novel about Siddhartha Gautama, the man who brought about "a revolution of ideas in North India" more than two and a half millennia ago, or a study of his teachings and their influence on Western writers. But, as these projects foundered, Mishra came to accept that his own journey of self-discovery was beginning. The final product mixes an account of the Buddha with the story of Mishra's p...

Another Indiatells the story of the world’s biggest religious minority. Weaving together vivid biographical portraits of a wide range of Indian Muslims—elite and subaltern, secular and clerical, activist and apolitical—it brings the experience of the country’s Muslims under a single focus; and, by throwing light on the Indian Muslim condition during the first thirty years of independence, reflects on the true character of democratic India. What we have here is a rather different p...

Learn how to configure, automate, orchestrate, troubleshoot, and monitor KVM-based environments capable of scaling to private and hybrid cloud modelsKey FeaturesGain expert insights into Linux virtualization and the KVM ecosystem with this comprehensive guideLearn to use various Linux tools such as QEMU, oVirt, libvirt, Cloud-Init, and Cloudbase-InitScale, monitor, and troubleshoot your VMs on various platforms, including OpenStack and AWS...