Probabilistic models are becoming increasingly important in analysing the huge amount of data being produced by large-scale DNA-sequencing efforts such as the Human Genome Project. For example, hidden Markov models are used for analysing biological sequences, linguistic-grammar-based probabilistic models for identifying RNA secondary structure, and probabilistic evolutionary models for inferring phylogenies of sequences from different organisms. This book gives a unified, up-to-date and se...

A Warhammer Age of Sigmar AnthologyTake your first steps into the adrenaline-fuelled fiction of the Mortal Realms with a thrilling collection of tales, including an action-packed novella pitting noble Stormcast Eternals against the sinister beings of Ghur.READ IT BECAUSEWhether you're a hardened veteran or dipping your toes into the realms for the first time, these 19 brand new stories introduce you to the various factions as the Ag...

You wonder why your expensive educational system isn't working? Is that what you were wondering, Bunky? Your minions hired the best in educational talent plus consultants and such. The experts that were hired had PhDs from prestigious schools and/or other impressive credentials. They also had a lot of answers, none of which worked as far as producing students who could really do a job.I know why your educational system isn't working. I know because of The Pencil Sharpener Man (TPSM)...

Jim Smith, down on his luck, gets an interview with the rich parents of Wanda Wilson. What the interview is about, Jim hasn't a clue. They make him an offer he cannot refuse....marry their daughter and they'll finance his college education. However, things aren't as simple as they seem. As part of the agreement, Jim is to keep tabs on Wanda, who embarks on a series sexual adventures and misadventures....

Acting: The First Six Lessons by Richard Boleslavsky is a classic and enduring guide to the art of acting, offering both aspiring and seasoned performers a deep understanding of the craft. Originally published in 1933, this book is structured as a series of dialogues between a young actress and an experienced director, through which Boleslavsky imparts essential lessons about technique, emotion, and artistic truth.The six lessons—Concentration, Memory of Emotion, Dramatic Action, Ch...

That night, I have strange dreams. I'm working to rebuild a computer control suite in an alien ship. The documents and markings are all in alien language and what I'm to do would have been impossible, save for Arianna. Arianna is a paranormal talent and she somehow can translate the thoughts of an alien reader, who can read the words of the alien documents. The alien reader doesn't understand the words, but I can get enough information from Arianna's translation, to get my work done....

I dump my tank car and repo the double bonus vehicle. I don't waste no time, but put the pedal to the metal and head for Acme, with my prize.The former owners of the vehicle come running out into the street and shoot at me, with some kinda strange gun. I got no idea what kinda gun it is, but it don't shoot bullets. Instead, it shoots some kinda magic light or somethin'. The light stops the engine in the double bonus vehicle and the double bonus vehicle coasts to a stop. The light al...

Suddenly, the path turns to reveal another walled estate. The second walled estate is somewhat larger than the first example. I pause in front of the gate.The image of a large head appears in front of me. The head seems to speak, "Well, sorcerer, it appears that you come to me, instead of me having to come to you."I reply, "This world once contained The Sword of Light. Other higher dimensional worlds might well contain such treasures. It is worth the risk for me to explore a ...

Big Jim sneers back, "It seems that some of the girls come to work, dressed for an Ironman swim event."Ms. Smith laughs and sighs, "Yes some of the girls wear less to work than I wear to my aerobic dance class. We have had and we are still having talks with the exhibitionist girls."Mr. Korg says, "We certainly don't have the exhibitionist girl problem in the real-time programming areas."Ms. Smith says, "I am and I must be the face of the Department. However, I have no ...

My work study company then wants back the 10,000 shares of stock that they granted to me, as a sign on bonus.I then furnish my work study company's lawyer with 10,000 shares of work study company stock that I picked up for $377.50, after the total collapse of the company. I tell the lawyer, "This is a return of the 10,000 stock shares that I was furnished as a sign on bonus."The lawyer examines the shares and he's outraged. "Your Honor, Mr. Axe was furnished with lettered sto...

I lecture the room, "To save time, I drive, I shoot, I know electronics and computers. I work out each and every day. If the scumbags chase me, my car will easily outdistance them. If it gets into a multiple car chase, the scumbags get tired, well before I do. I have electronics that let me see the scumbags, before they see me. I pick up product and I deliver it to your people. I never fail. Max, down at the pick up, sold me out to the scumbags."Expensive suit boy asks, "You have pr...

I moved back to Reno, Nevada (THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY IN THE WORLD. We're required to say that.)I had been out of the United States for a while and I didn't have a USA car driver's license. My foreign driver's license was a motorcycle license. To get around, I bought a used moped.I needed a place to live. I tried to hire a real estate agent. The local real estates agents were long on Covid-19 and very short on service. I finally found a guy who wanted to sell me a house.