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Predictive analytics : modeling and optimization /

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Data warehousing in the age of big data by Krishnan, Krish

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Sisters and brothers of the common life : the Devotio Moderna and the world of the later Middle Ages / by Van Engen, John H.

Table of Contents: “…Introduction: The Devotio Moderna and modern history -- Converts in the Middle ages -- Conversion as a medieval form of life -- Converts in the Low Countries -- Circles of converts at Strassburg and Brussels -- Converts under suspicion : legislating against Beguines and free spirits -- Modern-day converts in the Low Countries -- The Low Countries -- Households of devout women -- Societies of devout men -- Modern-day conversion -- Suspicion and inquisition -- Suspicion of devout practices -- Charge and counter-charge in the mid-1390s -- Sisters under inquisition, 1396-1397 : Friar Eylard Schoneveld intervenes -- Resisting the inquisitor : legal tactics -- Awaiting the Bishop's decision, 1398-1401 -- From converts to communities : tertiaries, sisters, brothers, schoolboys, canons -- Tertiaries "living the common life" -- Sisters of the common life -- Brothers of the common life -- Schoolboys -- Windesheim canons and canonesses -- An option for enclosure : male canons and female tertiaries -- Inventing a communal household : goods, customs, labor, and "republican" harmony -- Living together without personal property -- House customs and personal exercises -- Obedience and humility in a voluntary community -- Labor : living from the work of their own hands -- Communal gatherings and a "republican" impulse -- Defending the modern-day Devout : expansion under scrutiny -- Women's houses and converting schoolboys : Burgher critics at Zwolle -- Friar Matthew Grabow and the Council of Constance -- The sisters and the aldermen in conflict at Deventer : the women's narrative -- Institutionalizing under scrutiny -- Proposing a theological rationale : the freedom of the "Christian religion" -- Place in society : taking on the "estate of the perfect" -- John Pupper of Goch (d. 1475) -- Gospel law and the freedom of the Christian religion -- Taking the spiritual offensive : caring for the self, examining the soul, progressing in virtue -- Reading, writing, and the lay tongue -- Exhortation in public and correction in private -- Spiritual guidance and mutual reproof -- Modern-day devotion : examining the self, making progress, experiencing peace -- Private gatherings and self-made societies in the fifteenth century -- The question of an afterlife.…”
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Deliberation and democracy : innovative processes and institutions /

Table of Contents: “…Introduction / Stephen Coleman, Anna Przybylska, Yves Sintomer -- Innovative deliberative devices and the public sphere -- Connecting micro-deliberation to electoral decision making : institutionalizing the Oregon citizens' initiative review / Katherine R. …”
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Emergency characterization of unknown materials / by Houghton, Rick, Bennett, William (Professional trainer)

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Contemporary film and economics : lights! camera! econ! / by Staley, Samuel Reisz, 1961-

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Indigenous conflict management strategies : global perspectives / by Adebayo, A. G. (Akanmu Gafari), 1956-, Benjamin, Jesse J., Lundy, Brandon D., 1976-

Table of Contents: “…Lundy -- Weaving indigenous and western methods of conflict resolution in the Andes / Fabiola C�ordova -- Traditional decision-making in contemporary child welfare : relying on Dane-Zaa laws to care for and protect children and families / Tara Ney, Vanessa Currie, Maureen Maloney, Crystal Reeves, Jillian Ridington, Robin Ridington, and Judith Zwickel -- Addressing disputes between first nations : an exploration of the indigenous legal lodge / Jessica Dickson -- Globalization and indigenous conflict management : experiences from Africa / Afua Bonsu Sarpong-Anane -- Indigenous conflict resolution strategies in monarchical systems : comparison of the nature, effectiveness and limitations of the Yoruba and Akan models / Joseph Kingsley Adjei and Akanmu G. …”
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A Risky Business? by Kindler, Marta

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Rethinking the financial crisis /

Table of Contents: “…Malkiel -- Behavioral finance in the financial crisis : market efficiency, Minsky, and Keynes / Hersh Shefrin and Meir Statman -- Why did so many people make so many ex post bad decisions? : the causes of the foreclosure crisis / Christopher L. …”
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Governing Abroad : Coalition Politics and Foreign Policy in Europe / by Oktay, Sibel

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Exploring ethical dilemmas in art therapy : 50 clinicians from 20 countries share their stories /

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I Looking Beneath the Surface; 1 Factors That Can Influence the Ethical Decision-Making Process; The Graphic; Laws, Ethics Codes, and Informed Consent; The Clientele, the Setting, and the Mode of Treatment; Our Theoretical Orientation, Training, and Experience; Our Values, Traits, and Tendencies; Deciphering and Challenging our Biases and Blind Spots; Films Fraught with Ethical Dilemmas; References…”
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Proceedings of the International Conference on Social Modeling and Simulation, plus Econophysics Colloquium 2014

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Synesthetic design : handbook for a multisensory approach / by Haverkamp, Michael

Table of Contents: “…Holistic design : Cumulation of sensory contributions : Segregation or integration ; Perceptual conflicts -- The choice of customer-effective strategies : Assistance in decisions-making ; Examples of application ; Human-computer interaction -- Elementary forms : Basic forms of perception ; Elementary design -- Visualization of noise and music : Artistic and technical visualization ; Musical notation, graphics, and film -- Perception and emotion -- Future perspectives of synesthetic design : Design with all senses: for the senses ; Robustness ; Sustainability.…”
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Lincoln, the law, and presidential leadership /

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A handbook of children and young people's participation : perspectives from theory and practice /

Table of Contents: “…/ Anita Franklin and Kate Martin -- Participation among young people with mental health issue : redefining the boundaries / Ann Dadich -- Advocacy for children in family group conferences : reflections on personal and public decision making / Perpetua Kirby and Sophie Laws -- Questioning understandings of children's participation : applying a cross-cultural lens / Jan Mason and Natalie Bolzan -- The construction of childhood and the socialisation of children in Ghana : implications for the implementation of article 12 of the CRC / Afua Twum-Danso -- Youth participation in indigenous traditional communities / Yolanda Corona Caraveo, Carlos Perez and Julián Hernández -- Rights through evaluation and understanding children's realities / Vicky Johnson -- Children's participation in school and community : European perspectives / Renate Kr'nzl-Nagl and Ulrike Zartler -- Building towards effective participation : a learning-based network approach to youth participation / Tiina Sotkasiira, Lotta Haikkola, and Liisa Horelli -- Getting the measure of children and young people's participation : an exploration of practice in Wales / Anne Crowley and Anna Skeels -- "No one ever listens to us" : challenging obstacles to the participation of children and young people in Rwanda / Kirrily Pells -- Child reporters as agents of change / Lalatendu Acharya -- "Pathways to participation" revisited : learning from Nicaragua's child coffee-workers / Harry Shier -- "Students as professionals" : the London Secondary School Councils action research project / Hiromi Yamashita and Lynn Davies -- Children's participation in citizenship and governance / Sara L. …”

Integrated life-cycle and risk assessment for industrial processes and products /

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Understanding the lived experiences of persons with disabilities in nine countries. active citizenship and disability in Europe /

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Operating room leadership and management

Table of Contents: “…Hospital strategic planning and implications for the OR manager / Mike Williams; 2. Financial decision-making for the hospital administrator / Mike Williams; 3. …”
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