Explore the most serious prevalent ethical issues in data science with this insightful new resourceThe increasing popularity of data science has resulted in numerous well-publicized cases of bias, injustice, and discrimination. The widespread deployment of “Black box” algorithms that are difficult or impossible to understand and explain, even for their developers, is a primary source of these unanticipated harms, making modern techniques and methods for manipulatin...

The legendary American President and Union General's autobiographical account of the Civil War.Afterword by Thomas FlemingFrom the Western frontier to the battlefields of Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Franklin, Petersburg, and Richmond, General Ulysses S. Grant saw the war from the front lines and made the decisions that affected lives on a day-to-day basis. His writings provide a revealing look into the life of the commander in chief of the Unio...

Addy knows every love story begins with a choice—and every nightmare does too.At her husband’s funeral, Addy meets Heath—a man who knows loss just as well as she does. Their whirlwind romance feels like a second chance at life, but whispers from the past refuse to stay buried.Addy has secrets she swore she’d never tell. Heath has questions she can’t afford to answer.In this house, it’s impossible to know who the victim really is.Dark, twisty...

Written for students taking courses in building and surveying, 'Estimating for Builders and Surveyors' describes and explains the method used by the estimator to build up prices or rates for items described in the SMM7 format. Each chapter is a self-contained unit related to a particular element in the building. Worked examples throughout reflect both traditional and up-to-date technology. Written by an author team of academics and professional surveyors, this book continues to be an inval...

Selling In 4 Weeks is a comprehensive guide to sales, giving you everything you need to know in one place. Made up of four bestselling books in one, this book delivers a complete course in selling. From strategy and account management to negotiation and customer service you'll discover all the tools, techniques and strategies you need to get your selling right.This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of sales, giving you a knowledge and understanding of the ke...

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It’s not who’s outside that matters. It’s what they’ve come for.Fifteen years later, Tahoe isn’t finished yet.Missing pieces of information have finally surfaced—pulling everyone back to the place they vowed never to return.Everyone is older. The scars are buried. But the Tahoe house still stands…and there’s something different about it now. Something is off.Somewhere in the shadows, a killer waits.When an unexpected...

A new edition to the bestselling The Complete Guide to Kitchens, this updated book looks beyond the world of 500-square-foot kitchens with professional stainless steel appliances and presents a host of creative remodeling and updating projects that make sense for anyone. From converting a closet into a pantry to replacing old countertops and cabinets, this book is packed with clear photos and step-by-step instructions for the home DIYer.

Save 30% on home construction!Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project.Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you c...

Master Basic DIY explains all the basic tasks and gives you all the information you need to undertake essential decorating and maintenance in an informed and sensible manner. It offers insight into complex options and methods, and is full of practical information and indispensable tips to enable you to quickly see the results reflected in your DIY projects.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Shortlisted in TAFE Vocational Education category in the 2004 Australian Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing. The devastation wreaked by bushfires on Australian homes and landscapes is an all too familiar scenario. Yet, why do we often see one house burn, whilst an apparently similar house on an adjacent block can endure? Research has shown that many factors affect the chances of a building surviving a bushfire. If you are designing landscapes and buildings in bushfire areas you n...

The all-in-one interior detailing guide that unites creative and technical aspectsA well-executed interior space requires the successful combination of the creative and the technical. Interior Detailing bridges the gap between design and construction, and shows how to develop and transform design concepts into details that meet the constraints, functional requirements, and constructability issues that are part of any interior design element. It offers guid...