Faithful friends, Kelleher, Marcy Kelleher, Michael
Автор: Kelleher, Katy Название: Ugly history of beautiful things ISBN: 198217935X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781982179359 Издательство: Simon & Schuster Рейтинг: Цена: 3217.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: An unexpected phone call acutely injects the fear of death into view and tests a mother's faith in ways she had not imagined. "Hi Mom, it's Bob." The warm smile that her son Bob's voice typically brought her quickly faded as she learned she could be losing a child to cancer. The phone call revealed her son had multiple myeloma-a cancer of the bone marrow-and there was no cure. Betsy found hope in her faith that God could work a miracle for four years and three months. Unfortunately, prayers did not bring healing, and her son's death broke her heart. Dealing with grief and loss was compounded when a Boston Terrier that had given her extraordinary comfort during this time was lost as well. In this wonderfully written memoir, the author hopes to help someone grieving the loss of a child reaffirm their faith in God. However, she doesn't gloss over the difficulties of dealing with grief and loss during her spiritual journey. Hope abounds, and a journey of renewal begins when a newly acquired Boston Terrier named Ribbons helps Betsy rediscover God's beauty in nature. As Betsy struggles to accept God's will in the loss of her son, she realizes that walking the dog becomes a spiritual journey where the fear of death begins to lose its sting. During walks with Ribbons, she finds comfort in a field of yellow flowers and hope in a morning sunrise. She starts to experience how people heal when God and grief meet. You'll move from moments of deep sorrow to moments where you find the comfort of God's beauty in nature, and renewal in the gift of a bird's joyful song. It's one of those must-read books on grieving the loss of a child that will help people learn to trust in God's wisdom and goodness.
Winner of the 2009 Gulf South Historical Association Book Award
When a priest suggested to one of the first governors of Louisiana that he banish all disreputable women to raise the colony's moral tone, the governor responded, "If I send away all the loose females, there will be no women left here at all." Primitive, mosquito infested, and disease ridden, early French colonial New Orleans offered few attractions to entice respectable women as residents. King Louis XIV of France solved the population problem in 1721 by emptying Paris's La Salpetriere prison of many of its most notorious prostitutes and convicts and sending them to Louisiana. Many of these women continued to ply their trade in New Orleans.
In Brothels, Depravity, and Abandoned Women, Judith Kelleher Schafer examines case histories from the First District Court of New Orleans and tells the engrossing story of prostitution in the city prior to the Civil War. Louisiana law did not criminalize the selling of sex until the Progressive Era, although the law forbade keeping a brothel. Police arrested individual public women on vague charges, for being "lewd and abandoned" or vagrants. The city's wealthy and influential landlords, some of whom made huge profits by renting their property as brothels, wanted their tenants back on the streets as soon as possible, and they often hired the best criminal attorneys to help release the women from jail. The courts, in turn, often treated these "public women" leniently, exacting small fines or sending them to the city's workhouse for a few months. As a result, prosecutors dropped almost all prostitution cases before trial.
Relying on previously unexamined court records and newly available newspaper articles, Schafer ably details the brutal and often harrowing lives of the women and young girls who engaged in prostitution. Some watched as gangs of rowdy men smashed their furniture; some endured beatings by their customers or other public women enraged by fits of jealousy; others were murdered. Schafer discusses the sexual exploitation of children, sex across the color line, violence among and against public women, and the city's feeble attempts to suppress the trade. She also profiles several infamous New Orleans sex workers, including Delia Swift, alias Bridget Fury, a flaming redhead with a fondness for stabbing men, and Emily Eubanks and her daughter Elisabeth, free women of color known for assaulting white women.
Although scholars have written much about prostitution in New Orleans' Storyville era, few historical studies on prostitution in antebellum New Orleans exist. Schafer's rich analysis fills this gap and offers insight into an intriguing period in the history of the "oldest profession" in the Crescent City."
Автор: Kelleher, John D. Название: Fndls Of Machine Lrng Fo ISBN: 0262044692 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262044691 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 13543.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The second edition of a comprehensive introduction to machine learning approaches used in predictive data analytics, covering both theory and practice.
Machine learning is often used to build predictive models by extracting patterns from large datasets. These models are used in predictive data analytics applications including price prediction, risk assessment, predicting customer behavior, and document classification. This introductory textbook offers a detailed and focused treatment of the most important machine learning approaches used in predictive data analytics, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications. Technical and mathematical material is augmented with explanatory worked examples, and case studies illustrate the application of these models in the broader business context. This second edition covers recent developments in machine learning, especially in a new chapter on deep learning, and two new chapters that go beyond predictive analytics to cover unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning.
The book is accessible, offering nontechnical explanations of the ideas underpinning each approach before introducing mathematical models and algorithms. It is focused and deep, providing students with detailed knowledge on core concepts, giving them a solid basis for exploring the field on their own. Both early chapters and later case studies illustrate how the process of learning predictive models fits into the broader business context. The two case studies describe specific data analytics projects through each phase of development, from formulating the business problem to implementation of the analytics solution. The book can be used as a textbook at the introductory level or as a reference for professionals.
A comprehensive introduction to the most important machine learning approaches used in predictive data analytics, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
Machine learning is often used to build predictive models by extracting patterns from large datasets. These models are used in predictive data analytics applications including price prediction, risk assessment, predicting customer behavior, and document classification. This introductory textbook offers a detailed and focused treatment of the most important machine learning approaches used in predictive data analytics, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications. Technical and mathematical material is augmented with explanatory worked examples, and case studies illustrate the application of these models in the broader business context.
After discussing the trajectory from data to insight to decision, the book describes four approaches to machine learning: information-based learning, similarity-based learning, probability-based learning, and error-based learning. Each of these approaches is introduced by a nontechnical explanation of the underlying concept, followed by mathematical models and algorithms illustrated by detailed worked examples. Finally, the book considers techniques for evaluating prediction models and offers two case studies that describe specific data analytics projects through each phase of development, from formulating the business problem to implementation of the analytics solution. The book, informed by the authors' many years of teaching machine learning, and working on predictive data analytics projects, is suitable for use by undergraduates in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or statistics; by graduate students in disciplines with applications for predictive data analytics; and as a reference for professionals.
Автор: Casey Kelleher, Kelleher Название: No escape ISBN: 1838886982 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781838886981 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 1660.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
The one place she never wanted to go back to. The one place she can't escape.
When she was just five years old, Lucy Murphy witnessed her mother's brutal murder in their home on London's notorious Griffin Estate. The case was never solved. Now a newly qualified police officer, Lucy has been given her first job: she's going back to the Griffin Estate.
She is there to protect the estate's vulnerable residents, including Shannon and Kian Winters, two kids struggling to deal with their alcoholic mother. Fifteen-year-old Shannon is working every spare hour to keep a roof over their heads, but thirteen-year-old Kian has fallen under the sway of gang leader Jax Priestly. And now Jax has plans for Shannon too...
As Lucy gets to know Kian and Shannon she becomes determined not to let the two teenagers become Jax's victims. But time is running out. Jax is out of control, and the gang's violent reprisals are escalating. Can Lucy face down her own demons in time to prevent a tragedy? As a child, she already witnessed the murder of one innocent person. It will take all her courage and training to stop another.
A shocking, fast-paced read that will keep you gripped from beginning to end. Fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole won't be able to put this down.
Readers love No Escape:
'What a BRILLIANT book. I do so hope this is the start of a new series... This is a gripping, gritty story that had me hooked and wanting more.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'No Escape has it all, it's gritty... it's authentic... the characters will engage you... It made me angry, it made me cry and made me smile too.But it definitely left me waiting eagerly for more from life on the estate and DC Lucy Murphy's life.' Chapter in my Life, 5 stars
'An absolute must-read story... brilliantly gritty and engrossing... kept me on my toes and had me hanging off every word.'By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars
'Wow A gritty twisty addictive read... Casey Kelleher never fails to bring a great read with plenty of surprising shocking twists together ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'Omg another brilliant book by this author... Cannot rate it enough, if you love gangland thriller you will love this. Definitely more than a 5 star.'NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'Absolutely fantastic read I finished this book in one day I love all of Casey's books... I can't wait for the next one ' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'With plenty of twists and turns throughout the story, this was an addictive read from start to finish.'NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'This is going to be a must-read series.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
'I loved the whole story, this author is amazing and is slowly becoming a queen of crime.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
'With its vibrant characters and gritty, authentic plot... I'm keeping everything crossed this is the first book in a series featuring Lucy Murphy and the Estate.' The Book Review Caf , 5 stars
Автор: Kelleher Catherine McArdle, Dombrowski Peter J. Название: Regional Missile Defense from a Global Perspective ISBN: 0804796351 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780804796354 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4013.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Regional Missile Defense from a Global Perspective explains the origins, evolution, and implications of the regional approach to missile defense that has emerged since the presidency of George H. W. Bush, and has culminated with the missile defense decisions of President Barack Obama. The Obama administration's overarching concept for American missile defense focuses on developing both a national system of limited ground-based defenses, located in Alaska and California, intended to counter limited intercontinental threats, and regionally-based missile defenses consisting of mobile ground-based technologies like the Patriot PAC-3 system, and sea-based Aegis-equipped destroyer and cruisers.
The volume is intended to stimulate renewed debates in strategic studies and public policy circles over the contribution of regional and national missile defense to global security. Written from a range of perspectives by practitioners and academics, the book provides a rich source for understanding the technologies, history, diplomacy, and strategic implications of the gradual evolution of American missile defense plans. Experts and non-experts alike--whether needing to examine the offense-defense tradeoffs anew, to engage with a policy update, or to better understand the debate as it relates to a country or region--will find this book invaluable. While it opens the door to the debates, however, it does not find or offer easy solutions--because they do not exist.
Описание: FIVE STARS *****"This is probably one of the best time travel romances I've ever read. It's rich with history, and the characters are completely believable. I thought the author did a particularly great job with the hero-I could really fall in love with him ""What a fascinating book Ms. Kelleher has taken time travel to a new level. Packed with energy and intrigue, this is one not to miss The time period is cleverly brought to life, and the author does a credible job of handling various historical elements."-Amy Wilson, Literary TimesA SUPERB MEDIEVAL ROMANCE WITH A TIME TRAVEL TWIST"A Once and Future Love is a passionate time travel romance that is based on a love that flows forever. Both incarnations of Richard are fabulously drawn, but especially intriguing is the modern day soul coping with the loss of a loved one. Kelleher's novel is] a spectacular Medieval romance with a time-traveling twist."-5 stars from Amazon Top Reviewer Harriet Klausner"All lovers of time travel should look to acquire this book for their keeper shelves Superb read ""Full of visceral detail, this book almost made me wish I could step in an English castle and vanish into the past."England, 2014. When Richard Lambert's beloved wife dies, he thinks he will never find love again. Until, while exploring a medieval tower, he falls from the steps-and into another time...England, 1214. When Richard wakes, he's in the body of his ancestor, who is near death from battle. As his wife nurses him back to health, she finds he is not the cruel man she knew. And he discovers a second chance-with his one and only love.
Автор: Kelleher Casey Название: Heartless ISBN: 1291546782 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781291546781 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3512.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book illuminates how "cultural evidence" ("evidence" regarding ethnicity) is negotiated by attorneys, witnesses, and defendants in criminal trials. Braunmuhl argues that the controversy regarding the legitimacy of a "cultural defense" has tended to obscure its origin in colonialist and patriarchal discourses, and has been biased against minorities as well as all women from its inception.
Автор: Kelleher Susan Название: Spirit Dogs: Heroes Return ISBN: 0965049574 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780965049573 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 3430.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In the final volume of the Spirit Dogs Trilogy, Ivan and his former Heavenly companions, whose back yards all abut one another in a Chicago suburb, face several challenges on Ivans path to earn his place as the leader of Dog Heaven. His mission in this last lifetime is to become a hero of such magnitude that his series of canine lifetimes will be complete. Readers are thrown into the human family lives of Ivan, the Australian Shepherd-mixed breed, and Sandals, a Papillon who was Stealth the fighting pit bull terrier in his previous incarnation. Ivan sustains a major physical injury that may keep him from completing the demanding tests to become a FEMA I search and rescue dog. Garmr, the devil dog from Volume 2, Life Between Lives, returns in a new disguise and with even greater determination to sabotage Ivans quests.
Автор: Kelleher Susan Название: Spirit Dogs ISBN: 0965049566 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780965049566 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 3430.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This second edition of Volume 2 of the Spirit Dogs Trilogy follows Ivan the Australian Shepherd, who has just died in a car crash with his beloved Sarah. It wasnt time for Sarahs life to end, but it is time for Ivan to prepare for his next incarnation, a hero of such magnitude that he will become the next leader of Dog Heaven. To his dismay, he is put in charge of five other new arrivals and must manage their exploration of their previous lives, what it means to be a "whole" dog, and how their spiritual growth would best be served in their next incarnation. Ivan proceeds with a huge sense of self-doubt and must face the evil Garmr in Ivans quest to understand who he was in his last lifetime, who he is now, and who he will be in the future.
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