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Stone of Destiny
Stone of Destiny
Ryan, Richard T.
¥48.95
During the elaborate funeral for Queen Victoria, a group of Irish separatists breaks into Westminster Abbey and steals the Coronation Stone, on which every monarch of England has been crowned since the 14th century. After learning of the theft from Mycroft, Sherlock Holmes is tasked with recovering the stone and returning it to England. In pursuit of the many-named stone, which has a rich and colorful history, Holmes and Watson travel to Ireland in disguise as they try to infiltrate the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the group they believe responsible for the theft. The story features a number of historical characters, including a very young Michael Collins, who would go on to play a prominent role in Irish history; John Theodore Tussaud, the grandson of Madame Tussaud; and George Bradley, the dean of Westminster at the time of the theft. There are also references to a number of other Victorian luminaries, including Joseph Lister and Frederick Treves. For fans of Conan Doyle's immortal detective, the game is always afoot. However, for the great detective the stakes have never been higher as he must mollify a king who refuses to ascend the throne until "e;order has been restored."e;
Canon of The Non-Sacred Writings
Canon of The Non-Sacred Writings
Tobin, Richard K.
¥53.86
As Holmesians are aware, the literary works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are referred to as the Canon of the Sacred Writings. The title of this collection of short stories reflects my desire to belong to the extensive list of authors and fans that want to grow the literary and entertainment history of Sherlock Holmes. In the five short stories, readers will note Holmes' continued mastery of forensic science and logical reasoning as the cornerstones of resolving the thorny issues presented. Holmes' analysis and deductions are the centerpieces of the stories that form this collection. I hope you enjoy your time with Sherlock.
Blackburn Quiz Book
Blackburn Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥34.24
Do you support Blackburn Rovers? Are you an expert on all the important players and managers who have shaped the club's glorious past? Can you recall all those memorable matches from days gone by? If so, why not find out how many questions you can answer about your favourite football club with this exciting new quiz book?The Blackburn Quiz Book has been carefully compiled to test your memory of The Rovers over the years. How much do you really know about Alan Shearer, Simon Garner and Jason Wilcox? The time has come to find out and, with 250 questions covering all aspects of Blackburn's history including club honours and records, legendary players, top goalscorers, famous opponents, wins, draws and losses, you are certain to learn something new about the team. Full of fascinating facts, this quiz book is guaranteed to prove a hit with football fans of all ages and is a must-have guide for all Rovers supporters and anyone interested in finding out more about this successful Premier League club.
Creating a Kick Ass Attitude
Creating a Kick Ass Attitude
Quevedo, E. Carolina
¥39.14
Would you like to know how to develop a more positive attitude? Do you want to learn how to lead a happier life and fulfil your potential? Would you like to know what is stopping you from achieving your personal and professional goals? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Creating a Kick-Ass Attitude will show you how to change your way of thinking to become more successful. In this groundbreaking new book, life coach and entrepreneur E. Carolina Quevedo explains how you can improve your life for the better simply by changing your outlook. Based on her own experiences as an international speaker and motivator, E. Carolina teaches you how to get what you want by liberating your thoughts and changing the way you look at life. Improve your chances of success in everything you do with this must-have self-help guide. Written for a modern generation, this fun book will show you that anyone can be successful and achieve their ambitions, all it takes is the right attitude.
George Michael Quiz Book
George Michael Quiz Book
Kimber, Kim
¥24.43
Are you a George Michael fan? Have you followed every twist and turn in the veteran of pop's long and successful career from the early days of Wham! through to the present day? Do you know all there is to know about the iconic star's personal and professional life? Then what better way to put your knowledge to the test than with this exciting new quiz book?The100 thought provoking questions in The George Michael Quiz Book have been compiled to test your memory of the events that have shaped the career of one of the most enduring singer-songwriter's in the music business. The book covers George's early life, Wham!, memorable hits, awards, number one abums and many personal details as well as up to date information about George's life in recent months. Packed with fascinating facts, this book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about one of the all-time bestselling artists in the music industry. This is a must-have book for all George Michael fans and anyone interested in finding out more about the man behind the music.
Sherlock Holmes and The Romanov Conspiracies
Sherlock Holmes and The Romanov Conspiracies
Growick, Phil
¥127.43
For the first time, a very special edition combining two of the most intricately intertwined Sherlock Holmes adventures.In The Secret Journal of Dr. Watson: it's the height of the Russian Revolution; Holmes and Watson are sent by the British PM, David Lloyd George, deep into the nascent Soviet Union to rescue the Imperial Romanovs before they're assassinated by the Bolsheviks. But with Lenin, the Cheka, MI-6 and "e;The Black Faction"e; at their throats, who can rescue Holmes and Watson? And if they succeed, what will ultimately happen to them all? Can we believe that Holmes meets his death? And with a stunning surprise ending, how many questions will be left unanswered?In The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes, those questions are answered. But how does Prohibition in America, the birth of organized crime there with murderers like Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel, impact Watson, the Romanovs and the man who claims to be Holmes? And once again, all these tension-filled events keep racing towards another incredible surprise ending.
Frank Sinatra Quiz Book
Frank Sinatra Quiz Book
Ross, Graeme
¥29.33
Are you a fan of frank Sinatra? Have you seen every film he made? Do you know all there is to know about the man and his music? Then why not put your knowledge to the test with this tribute to the legendary entertainer?Frank Sinatra first appeared on the music scene in the 1940s and quickly went on to become one of the world's best loved stars, producing a string of popular hits and appearing in a number of unforgettable films. In a career that spanned six decades, the veteran crooner delighted and entertained audiences across the globe.The Frank Sinatra Quiz Book is full of facts about Ol' Blue Eyes from his early success through to international stardom, including many personal details, and the 200 questions are sure to set you on a trip down memory lane.This book is dedicated to the memory of a man who enjoyed 60 years in the spotlight and whose music and legacy still lives on today. If you like Frank Sinatra, you will love this book.
Mollie's Tailpiece
Mollie's Tailpiece
Harris, Christine M.
¥29.33
Every Sunday, Mollie - a miniature dachshund - would attend Mass at Holy Trinity Church in Gosport with her owner, Christine Harris. Mollie had her own kneeler, received the blessing of St Francis from the priest and regarded it as her special duty to welcome newcomers to the church. She was also known to be partial to a quick puff of incense. Her fame spread throughout the town when - in 2008 after her 'sister' Sascha died - she took over Sascha's column in the parish magazine. Written with gusto and an anarchic approach to life, Mollie's Tailpiece tackled every subject under the sun, from meeting the bishop and processing with the choir, to playing in the snow and riding in the basket on the front of Christine's bicycle, all with a delightful grasp of the art of the malapropism. This collection of Mollie's columns perfectly captures her much-missed sense of fun and mischief.
Going Over the Water
Going Over the Water
Gary, David
¥58.76
The Gosport Ferry occupies a special place in people's lives. Day in, day out, it calmly plies back and forth across Portsmouth Harbour, and though the ferries themselves may have changed over the years - from steam-boats with open decks, where passengers were exposed to the elements, to the comfortable diesel craft of today with their heated saloons - they are still the source of familiar stories, handed down through the generations.In this fascinating book, you will read dozens of those stories, contributed by people from Gosport, Portsmouth and further afield. Of the ferry that got lost in the fog, of the man who misjudged the leap from the pontoon and ended up in the water, of the pile of bicycles on the bow, of the Dockyard matey who met the girl of his dreams on board, of getting a stiletto heel stuck between the boards of the pontoon, of seeing down into the engine-room below, and even of the dog that travelled on the first ferry every morning - on his own - to go to Portsmouth Meat Market for a bone.Many recall the 'Floating Bridge' too, with its clanking chains, and although no-one is alive today who remembers the days of the 'wherrymen' who used to row customers across the Harbour, their names and their legacy live on.
Playing Sherlock Holmes
Playing Sherlock Holmes
Pointer, Michael
¥19.52
Playing Sherlock Holmes contains three verbatim interviews - with John Wood, Robert Stephens and Christopher Lee - about their very different experiences of appearing as Holmes on stage and screen. The interviews were conducted in 1974. At the time, John Wood was appearing on stage in an acclaimed revival of William Gillette's play Sherlock Holmes, a Royal Shakespeare Company production; Robert Stephens had recently completed The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes for film director Billy Wilder; and Christopher Lee - who had a role as Mycroft Holmes in that film - had earlier played the lead role in Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace. The interviews have been transcribed from tapes held in the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection - Richard Lancelyn Green Bequest at Portsmouth Museum.
Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book
Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book
Stevenson, Scott
¥39.14
Do you enjoy the timeless music of Elvis Presley? Were you one of the millions of fans around the world who mourned the iconic singer's untimely death? Do you think you know all about the man dubbed 'The King of Rock and Roll'? Then what better way to pay tribute to your all-time favourite artist than with The Ultimate Elvis Quiz and Fact Book? Elvis Presley is one the most well-known and best-loved singers of the last century, receiving worldwide acclaim and leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable, bestselling hits that continue to be played to this day. This book covers Elvis' early years as a young performer, his rise to fame, musical influences, family and personal life, acting career and eventual transformation into a global megastar. It also details his troubled later life and the events leading up to his premature death, at the age of 42. With 300 questions and 200 fascinating facts about the people and places that shaped the life of one of the most enduring and groundbreaking entertainers in the history of popular music, this is a book that Elvis fans of all ages will want to own.
Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book
Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥39.14
Would you like to improve your general knowledge? Do you need to gen up for a pub quiz night? Are you keen to challenge your family to find out who knows the most about different subjects? Whatever your interest in The Ultimate General Knowledge Quiz Book you are certain to have fun tackling the 500 questions inside. In which US state is the Hanging Railway Bridge above the Arkansas River? What type of fastener did Walter Hunt invent in 1829? In October 2015, which England football player broke Sir Bobby Charlton's 49 goal record? These are just some of the questions to be found in this book. Dip inside to check your answers and discover more. All areas of general knowledge are covered including film and television, music, history, science, geography, art and literature, sport, inventions and much more, so there is something for everyone, young or old. Packed full of facts, this book is an excellent and quick way to improve your knowledge of the world. So, it's time to get your thinking caps on.
Fifth Harmony Quiz Book
Fifth Harmony Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥24.43
Are you a fan of American girl band Fifth Harmony? Have you followed the girls' success from auditioning as solo artists on The X Factor USA to the formation of Fifth Harmony and beyond? If you think you know all about Ally, Normani, Dinah, Lauren and Camilla, or would like to find out more about them, dip inside The Fifth Harmony Quiz Book. What song did Ally sing during her audition on The X Factor USA in 2012? When the group was formed by Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato, what was the band's original name? What award did Fifth Harmony win at the 'People's Choice Awards 2016'? The answers can all be found in this exciting new quiz book. With 100 questions and fascinating facts all about Fifth Harmony, including many personal details, you are certain to learn something new about this popular girl band. This is a must-have book for everyone who supported the girls on their The X Factor USA journey and who continue to enjoy the music of Fifth Harmony.
Unusual Places
Unusual Places
Tondeur, Louise
¥70.53
Grandma's stories, ';would always start in the place where we were,' and so it is with Unusual Places. Human remains are concealed in the Greenwich Tunnel in a world where London is a prison; a market is the setting for sexual and sensual awakenings; a professional picnicker finds love. Louise Tondeur's stories skip along, rich with detail and musical prose, only to trip us up with turns and surprises: the unusual lurks in the most ordinary of places.
Julia 1.0 Programming Complete Reference Guide
Julia 1.0 Programming Complete Reference Guide
Ivo Balbaert
¥88.28
Learn dynamic programming with Julia to build apps for data analysis, visualization, machine learning, and the web Key Features * Leverage Julia's high speed and efficiency to build fast, efficient applications * Perform supervised and unsupervised machine learning and time series analysis * Tackle problems concurrently and in a distributed environment Book Description Julia offers the high productivity and ease of use of Python and R with the lightning-fast speed of C++. There’s never been a better time to learn this language, thanks to its large-scale adoption across a wide range of domains, including fintech, biotech and artificial intelligence (AI). You will begin by learning how to set up a running Julia platform, before exploring its various built-in types. This Learning Path walks you through two important collection types: arrays and matrices. You’ll be taken through how type conversions and promotions work, and in further chapters you'll study how Julia interacts with operating systems and other languages. You’ll also learn about the use of macros, what makes Julia suitable for numerical and scientific computing, and how to run external programs. Once you have grasped the basics, this Learning Path goes on to how to analyze the Iris dataset using DataFrames. While building a web scraper and a web app, you’ll explore the use of functions, methods, and multiple dispatches. In the final chapters, you'll delve into machine learning, where you'll build a book recommender system. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be well versed with Julia and have the skills you need to leverage its high speed and efficiency for your applications. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Julia 1.0 Programming - Second Edition by Ivo Balbaert * Julia Programming Projects by Adrian Salceanu What you will learn * Create your own types to extend the built-in type system * Visualize your data in Julia with plotting packages * Explore the use of built-in macros for testing and debugging * Integrate Julia with other languages such as C, Python, and MATLAB * Analyze and manipulate datasets using Julia and DataFrames * Develop and run a web app using Julia and the HTTP package * Build a recommendation system using supervised machine learning Who this book is for If you are a statistician or data scientist who wants a quick course in the Julia programming language while building big data applications, this Learning Path is for you. Basic knowledge of mathematics and programming is a must.
Training Systems Using Python Statistical Modeling
Training Systems Using Python Statistical Modeling
Curtis Miller
¥62.12
Leverage the power of Python and statistical modeling techniques for building accurate predictive models Key Features * Get introduced to Python's rich suite of libraries for statistical modeling * Implement regression, clustering and train neural networks from scratch * Includes real-world examples on training end-to-end machine learning systems in Python Book Description Python's ease of use and multi-purpose nature has led it to become the choice of tool for many data scientists and machine learning developers today. Its rich libraries are widely used for data analysis, and more importantly, for building state-of-the-art predictive models. This book takes you through an exciting journey, of using these libraries to implement effective statistical models for predictive analytics. You’ll start by diving into classical statistical analysis, where you will learn to compute descriptive statistics using pandas. You will look at supervised learning, where you will explore the principles of machine learning and train different machine learning models from scratch. You will also work with binary prediction models, such as data classification using k-nearest neighbors, decision trees, and random forests. This book also covers algorithms for regression analysis, such as ridge and lasso regression, and their implementation in Python. You will also learn how neural networks can be trained and deployed for more accurate predictions, and which Python libraries can be used to implement them. By the end of this book, you will have all the knowledge you need to design, build, and deploy enterprise-grade statistical models for machine learning using Python and its rich ecosystem of libraries for predictive analytics. What you will learn * Understand the importance of statistical modeling * Learn about the various Python packages for statistical analysis * Implement algorithms such as Naive Bayes, random forests, and more * Build predictive models from scratch using Python's scikit-learn library * Implement regression analysis and clustering * Learn how to train a neural network in Python Who this book is for If you are a data scientist, a statistician or a machine learning developer looking to train and deploy effective machine learning models using popular statistical techniques, then this book is for you. Knowledge of Python programming is required to get the most out of this book.
The Complete Rust Programming Reference Guide
The Complete Rust Programming Reference Guide
Rahul Sharma
¥88.28
Design and implement professional-level programs by leveraging modern data structures and algorithms in Rust Key Features * Improve your productivity by writing more simple and easy code in Rust * Discover the functional and reactive implementations of traditional data structures * Delve into new domains of Rust, including WebAssembly, networking, and command-line tools Book Description Rust is a powerful language with a rare combination of safety, speed, and zero-cost abstractions. This Learning Path is filled with clear and simple explanations of its features along with real-world examples, demonstrating how you can build robust, scalable, and reliable programs. You’ll get started with an introduction to Rust data structures, algorithms, and essential language constructs. Next, you will understand how to store data using linked lists, arrays, stacks, and queues. You’ll also learn to implement sorting and searching algorithms, such as Brute Force algorithms, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic Programming, and Backtracking. As you progress, you’ll pick up on using Rust for systems programming, network programming, and the web. You’ll then move on to discover a variety of techniques, right from writing memory-safe code, to building idiomatic Rust libraries, and even advanced macros. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll be able to implement Rust for enterprise projects, writing better tests and documentation, designing for performance, and creating idiomatic Rust code. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: * Mastering Rust - Second Edition by Rahul Sharma and Vesa Kaihlavirta * Hands-On Data Structures and Algorithms with Rust by Claus Matzinger What you will learn * Design and implement complex data structures in Rust * Create and use well-tested and reusable components with Rust * Understand the basics of multithreaded programming and advanced algorithm design * Explore application profiling based on benchmarking and testing * Study and apply best practices and strategies in error handling * Create efficient web applications with the Actix-web framework * Use Diesel for type-safe database interactions in your web application Who this book is for If you are already familiar with an imperative language and now want to progress from being a beginner to an intermediate-level Rust programmer, this Learning Path is for you. Developers who are already familiar with Rust and want to delve deeper into the essential data structures and algorithms in Rust will also find this Learning Path useful.
Supervised Machine Learning with Python
Supervised Machine Learning with Python
Taylor Smith
¥44.68
Teach your machine to think for itself! Key Features * Delve into supervised learning and grasp how a machine learns from data * Implement popular machine learning algorithms from scratch, developing a deep understanding along the way * Explore some of the most popular scientific and mathematical libraries in the Python language Book Description Supervised machine learning is used in a wide range of sectors (such as finance, online advertising, and analytics) because it allows you to train your system to make pricing predictions, campaign adjustments, customer recommendations, and much more while the system self-adjusts and makes decisions on its own. As a result, it's crucial to know how a machine “learns” under the hood. This book will guide you through the implementation and nuances of many popular supervised machine learning algorithms while facilitating a deep understanding along the way. You’ll embark on this journey with a quick overview and see how supervised machine learning differs from unsupervised learning. Next, we explore parametric models such as linear and logistic regression, non-parametric methods such as decision trees, and various clustering techniques to facilitate decision-making and predictions. As we proceed, you'll work hands-on with recommender systems, which are widely used by online companies to increase user interaction and enrich shopping potential. Finally, you’ll wrap up with a brief foray into neural networks and transfer learning. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with hands-on techniques and will have gained the practical know-how you need to quickly and powerfully apply algorithms to new problems. What you will learn * Crack how a machine learns a concept and generalize its understanding to new data * Uncover the fundamental differences between parametric and non-parametric models * Implement and grok several well-known supervised learning algorithms from scratch * Work with models in domains such as ecommerce and marketing * Expand your expertise and use various algorithms such as regression, decision trees, and clustering * Build your own models capable of making predictions * Delve into the most popular approaches in deep learning such as transfer learning and neural networks Who this book is for This book is for aspiring machine learning developers who want to get started with supervised learning. Intermediate knowledge of Python programming—and some fundamental knowledge of supervised learning—are expected.
Applied Unsupervised Learning with Python
Applied Unsupervised Learning with Python
Benjamin Johnston
¥79.56
Design clever algorithms that can uncover interesting structures and hidden relationships in unstructured, unlabeled data Key Features * Learn how to select the most suitable Python library to solve your problem * Compare k-Nearest Neighbor (k-NN) and non-parametric methods and decide when to use them * Delve into the applications of neural networks using real-world datasets Book Description Unsupervised learning is a useful and practical solution in situations where labeled data is not available. Applied Unsupervised Learning with Python guides you on the best practices for using unsupervised learning techniques in tandem with Python libraries and extracting meaningful information from unstructured data. The course begins by explaining how basic clustering works to find similar data points in a set. Once you are well versed with the k-means algorithm and how it operates, you’ll learn what dimensionality reduction is and where to apply it. As you progress, you’ll learn various neural network techniques and how they can improve your model. While studying the applications of unsupervised learning, you will also understand how to mine topics that are trending on Twitter and Facebook and build a news recommendation engine for users. You will complete the course by challenging yourself through various interesting activities such as performing a Market Basket Analysis and identifying relationships between different merchandises. By the end of this course, you will have the skills you need to confidently build your own models using Python. What you will learn * Understand the basics and importance of clustering * Build k-means, hierarchical, and DBSCAN clustering algorithms from scratch with built-in packages * Explore dimensionality reduction and its applications * Use scikit-learn (sklearn) to implement and analyse principal component analysis (PCA)on the Iris dataset * Employ Keras to build autoencoder models for the CIFAR-10 dataset * Apply the Apriori algorithm with machine learning extensions (Mlxtend) to study transaction data Who this book is for This course is designed for developers, data scientists, and machine learning enthusiasts who are interested in unsupervised learning. Some familiarity with Python programming along with basic knowledge of mathematical concepts including exponents, square roots, means, and medians will be beneficial.
Learn Kotlin Programming
Learn Kotlin Programming
Stephen Samuel
¥62.12
Delve into the world of Kotlin and learn to build powerful Android and web applications Key Features * Learn the fundamentals of Kotlin to write high-quality code * Test and debug your applications with the different unit testing frameworks in Kotlin * Explore Kotlin's interesting features such as null safety, reflection, and annotations Book Description Kotlin is a general-purpose programming language used for developing cross-platform applications. Complete with a comprehensive introduction and projects covering the full set of Kotlin programming features, this book will take you through the fundamentals of Kotlin and get you up to speed in no time. Learn Kotlin Programming covers the installation, tools, and how to write basic programs in Kotlin. You'll learn how to implement object-oriented programming in Kotlin and easily reuse your program or parts of it. The book explains DSL construction, serialization, null safety aspects, and type parameterization to help you build robust apps. You'll learn how to destructure expressions and write your own. You'll then get to grips with building scalable apps by exploring advanced topics such as testing, concurrency, microservices, coroutines, and Kotlin DSL builders. Furthermore, you'll be introduced to the kotlinx.serialization framework, which is used to persist objects in JSON, Protobuf, and other formats. By the end of this book, you'll be well versed with all the new features in Kotlin and will be able to build robust applications skillfully. What you will learn * Explore the latest Kotlin features in order to write structured and readable object-oriented code * Get to grips with using lambdas and higher-order functions * Write unit tests and integrate Kotlin with Java code * Create real-world apps in Kotlin in the microservices style * Use Kotlin extensions with the Java collections library * Uncover destructuring expressions and find out how to write your own * Understand how Java-nullable code can be integrated with Kotlin features Who this book is for If you’re a beginner or intermediate programmer who wants to learn Kotlin to build applications, this book is for you. You’ll also find this book useful if you’re a Java developer interested in switching to Kotlin.
War Baby
War Baby
Timmins, John
¥58.76
John Timmins has led an extraordinary life, from being given up for adoption at just six months old at the end of World War II and orphaned at a young age, through time spent travelling and working abroad, several troubled marriages and many different careers. The one thing that has dominated his life above all else is his quest to find his true identity. In this poignant and honest account, John talks about his experiences in the Army Intelligence Corps, the countries he has lived in, his failed relationships and how a terrible accident spurred him on to find out the truth surrounding his birth. War Baby details the many highs and lows of one man's determination to discover his roots. Written in John's own words, the book records his methodical research, the closed doors and blocked paths as he tries to make sense of his life and reconcile the events of the past. A must-have book for anyone interested in genealogy, social history or real life stories and for all those who are still searching for their own truth.