Boston Marathon Bandits

Boston Marathon Bandits
Author: Guy Carafone
Publisher:
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-03-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781980549161

Throughout the past 48 years (beginning in 1970), when the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) instituted qualifying times for the Boston Marathon, much has been said and many articles have been written about the beloved Boston Marathon Bandits. This book tells a comprehensive story about the bandits and how they have been treated by the BAA throughout the many years, as seen through the eyes of a bandit (the author). The author will also talk about how to prepare for a marathon, as well as take you through the race course, mile by mile, and point out the many interesting things and nuances regarding the course. In addition, the author will talk about the spectators, interesting people he has met on the race course throughout the years, as well as provide numerous insightful tips regarding marathon training and how to avoid and nurture common running injuries. Guy Carafone is a lifetime runner who has run over 70,000 miles life to date, as well as completed 12 Boston Marathons, one as a registered runner and the other 11 as a bandit.

Bandit Algorithms

Bandit Algorithms
Author: Tor Lattimore
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2020-07-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1108687490

Decision-making in the face of uncertainty is a significant challenge in machine learning, and the multi-armed bandit model is a commonly used framework to address it. This comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the multi-armed bandit problem examines all the major settings, including stochastic, adversarial, and Bayesian frameworks. A focus on both mathematical intuition and carefully worked proofs makes this an excellent reference for established researchers and a helpful resource for graduate students in computer science, engineering, statistics, applied mathematics and economics. Linear bandits receive special attention as one of the most useful models in applications, while other chapters are dedicated to combinatorial bandits, ranking, non-stationary problems, Thompson sampling and pure exploration. The book ends with a peek into the world beyond bandits with an introduction to partial monitoring and learning in Markov decision processes.

Kingdom Run

Kingdom Run
Author: Bonnie Van Aalst
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2005-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1597812838

Risk Bandits

Risk Bandits
Author: Tony Pooley
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2015-08-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 145252985X

Risk Bandits: Rescuing Risk Management from Tokenism provides directors and executives with a unique yet highly warranted insight into poorly understood organisational risk management practices. As respected business practitioners with extensive experience in meaningful risk management, authors Rob Hogarth and Tony Pooley, have teamed up to turn a clear and unblinking eye upon typical, contemporary organisational risk management and present a take-no-prisoners critique of its often shaky processes. This book offers directors and executives a must-read critique of typical organisational risk management and proposes an alternative for grounding organisational risk management practices on a solid foundation that protects and creates value. It is not often that I read a book on risk and find myself saying here, here as I turn the pagesJean Cross, Emeritus Prof. in Risk, University of NSW I think this is an excellent book and industry is long overdue for the truth, I cant wait to get my risk managers reading it. Shayne Arthur, General Manager Risk at Orica This is a ripping yarn, I was keen to provide feedback before boarding in case I was the victim of a low probability event over the Atlantic.Norman W Ritchie, vPSI Director It is an easy read, written in a journalistic style and certainly comprehensively and competently covering the topic Barry J Cooper, Prof. and Associate Dean at Deakin University Business School

Judah's Daughter

Judah's Daughter
Author: Jules Tasca
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1999
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780573626364

The Burning City

The Burning City
Author: Larry Niven
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 538
Release: 2000
Genre: Fantasy fiction
ISBN: 0671036602

Takes place 14,000 years in the site that will later become Los Angeles.

Legend

Legend
Author: Samuel Taylor
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1976-10
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780822206491

THE STORY: Although fast and furious and filled with lively action, this delightful comedy is also, in essence, a dream play, for it treats the classic period of the Old West as a part of American mythology. It tells of a mysterious, romantic gir

THE DOGS IN THE SHADOWS

THE DOGS IN THE SHADOWS
Author: Gean Moraes
Publisher: Gean Moraes
Total Pages: 152
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In a story full of action and adventure, Ribeiro and Ronaldo are dragged into the Club's dangerous web. With unexpected twists and turns, they discover that getting involved in this treacherous world can cost them dearly, threatening not only their lives, but also the safety of their families. Get ready for an intense read, full of adrenaline and exciting challenges! English Edition Version 1.0