This book highlights the basic concepts of the CS algorithm and its variants, and their use in solving diverse optimization problems in medical and engineering applications.

Neurodegenerative diseases are a class of diseases in which the neurons of the brain are affected. They are generally incurable since the neurons in the brain do not reproduce in most cases. Therefore, damaged neurons cannot be replaced by the body. A few of the common neurodegenerative diseases are Parkinson\'s, Huntington\'s and Alzheimer\'s disease. Studies have shown that there is a connection

bNegotiating onBehalf of Othersb explores current negotiation theory, providing a framework for understanding the complexity of negotiating for others.p pp pNegotiation agents are broadly defined to include legislators, diplomats, salepersons, lawyers, committe chairs -- in fact anyone who represents others in negotiation.p pp pLeading figures in the field examine the following areas in depth labour-management

bRelive the first season of iThe Mandaloriani in this beautiful storybook as Mando, Cara Dune, Kuill, and Greef Karga attempt to save GroguTM from Moff Gideon and what remains of the Galactic Empire.b pAfter the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the iStar Warsi universe. iThe Mandaloriani is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow

bWhy Americans do not divide neatly into red and blue or right and left but form coalitions across party lines on hot-button issues ranging from immigration to same-sex marriage.bpOn any given night cable TV news will tell us how polarized American politics is Republicans are from Mars, Democrats are from Canada. But in fact, writes Peter Wenz in iBeyond Red and Bluei, Americans do not divide neatly

pOffering a fascinating survey of European queenship from 1500-1800, with each chapter beginning with a discussion of the archetypal queens of Western, Central, Northern, and Eastern Europe, Charles Beem explores the particular nature of the regional forms and functions of queenship - including consorts, queens regnant, dowagers and female regents - while interrogating our understanding of the dynamic

pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

pstrongThey can\'t go back to the Ark... Time to explore a new world.strongppbrppThe last people in the world have made it out of the Ark. There\'s a whole world for Cade to explore. Who knows what might be out thereppbrppNew can sometimes be scary, though. Everything is so huge out here. And Cade freezes up far too easily. Can he overcome his fear as the world proves far more dangerous than they ever

Tenth anniversary re-issue of the critically acclaimed space opera by a master of British SF, with beautiful new art. pbIt is an evil born of war. It is the end of all things.b pFour hundred years ago, Ed and Alice Rico threw themselves through a mysterious portal on the London Underground, hunting for Ed\'s lost brother--Alice\'s husband--Verne. pNow, starship captain Katherine Abdulov embarks on

The definitive guide to two of the most prolific paperback publishers of the stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs. The book includes all known printings and variations of both the United States and Canadian editions. Images throughout show ad pages and other pertinent information. The book gives detailed information on variations of the books about such things as publishers address, ad pages, edge variations,

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world\'s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to

Although the human genome exists apart from society, knowledge about it is produced through socially-created language and interactions. As such, genomicists\' thinking is informed by their inability to escape the wake of the \'race\' concept. This book investigates how racism makes genomics and how genomics makes racism and \'race, \' and the consequences of these constructions. Specifically, Williams

pstrongSharing is one of the most important things we can teach our childrenstrong. But it\'s not something that comes easily to most kids. ppOne of a toddler\'s favourite words is strongminestrong. This establishes a recognition of self which is a big step in a child\'s development. But strongmoving from mine to being willing to share can be a challengestrong for many young children. strongThis storybook

A fun and sexy look at men who love to lift and show the world their progress with this photo journal. A sure fire hit for your collection.

Analyzing a range of ideas from biological, evolutionary and anthropological theories to a variety of feminist, psychoanalytic, poststructuralist and constructivist discourses, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the problematics of gender and power in architectural and urban design.

Since the end of the cold war, Africa has seen a dramatic rise in new political and religious phenomena, including an eviscerated privatized state, neoliberal NGOs, Pentecostalism, a resurgence in accusations of witchcraft, a culture of scamming and fraud, and, in some countries, a nearly universal wish to emigrate. Drawing on fieldwork in Togo, Charles Piot suggests that a new biopolitics after state

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pbiThrough my own story, and the parallels of astrology, I will show you that the chaos of your twenties isn\'t all as random as you think. ibb piWelcome to your Saturn Return, your cosmic coming of age.ib p Your Saturn Return, which occurs every 27 to 29 years as Saturn re-enters the position it was in when you were born, is considered to be a rite of passage and a time of reckoning and renewal. When

iMore than Just Sex A Committed Couples\' Guide to Keeping Relationships Lively, Intimate, and Gratifyingi addresses the psychological concepts and beliefs that foster sexual pleasure, and those that inhibit it. The book is an antidote to today\'s graphic, readily available sexual imagery which lacks the necessary context for teaching what it means to be sexually involved with another human being.

Dr. Chris Sutley and his wife Pastor JoJo, are the senior and founding pastors of Faith Life Fellowship, in Littleton, Colorado. They pastor a thriving congregation with the vision and mandate from God of Walking in love, Abounding in faith, and manifesting THE BLESSING in all the nations of the earth. Pastor Chris has written a comprehensive book detailing the call of every Christian to frame their