Lord of Light

Lord of Light
Author: Roger Zelazny
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2004-05-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780060567231

Earth is long since dead. On a colony planet, a band of men has gained control of technology, made themselves immortal, and now rules their world as the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Only one dares oppose them: he who was once Siddhartha and is now Mahasamatman. Binder of Demons. Lord of Light.

The Complete Mental Health Directory

The Complete Mental Health Directory
Author: Sedgwick Press
Publisher: Sedgwick Press
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781592372850

This directory for those suffering from a mental condition, their families, and professionals lists resources such as organizations, books, websites, and agencies for 27 mental health disorders in addition to pediatric and adolescent conditions. Disorders are first described, with information on symptoms, prevalence, and treatment, followed by a list of related resources, information on them, and contact or publication details. Associations, organizations, agencies, professional support and services, publishers, facilities, resources for clinical management, and pharmaceutical companies are then listed. Included is an article on developments and controversies in mental health by Nada Stotland, a professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology at Rush Medical Center in Chicago.

Content-area Strategies

Content-area Strategies
Author: Walch Publishing
Publisher: Walch Education
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780825160202

Provides activities for students to improve skills in vocabulary, reading, and writing for effective communication.

Understanding the Predictive Analytics Lifecycle

Understanding the Predictive Analytics Lifecycle
Author: Alberto Cordoba
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-08-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118867106

A high-level, informal look at the different stages of the predictive analytics cycle Understanding the Predictive Analytics Lifecycle covers each phase of the development of a predictive analytics initiative. Through the use of illuminating case studies across a range of industries that include banking, megaresorts, mobile operators, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, the book successfully illustrates each phase of the predictive analytics cycle to create a playbook for future projects. Predictive business analytics involves a wide variety of inputs that include individuals' skills, technologies, tools, and processes. To create a successful analytics program or project to gain forward-looking insight into making business decisions and actions, all of these factors must properly align. The book focuses on developing new insights and understanding business performance based on extensive use of data, statistical and quantitative analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, and fact-based management as input for human decisions. The book includes: An overview of all relevant phases: design, prepare, explore, model, communicate, and measure Coverage of the stages of the predictive analytics cycle across different industries and countries A chapter dedicated to each of the phases of the development of a predictive initiative A comprehensive overview of the entire analytic process lifecycle If you're an executive looking to understand the predictive analytics lifecycle, this is a must-read resource and reference guide.

Integrating a Palliative Approach

Integrating a Palliative Approach
Author: Katherine Murray
Publisher:
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2014-09-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781926923055

This workbook is a companion to the text, 'Integrating A Palliative Approach: Essentials for Personal Support Workers.' It provides a variety of learning tools such as: exercises, activities, role-plays, puzzles, questions and discussion topics to assist the learner in becoming more competent, confident, and compassionate in providing excellent care to those who are dying and their families.