Provost: 67 books

To write well, you must reach beyond the classroom basics of composition, get a grip on the more complex concepts, and learn how to create books, articles, and stories that move—not only from the editor’s desk to the bookstore, but also in the minds of your readers. In this book, accomplished writer...

Written by renowned data science experts Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett, Data Science for Business introduces the fundamental principles of data science, and walks you through the "data-analytic thinking" necessary for extracting useful knowledge and business value from the data you collect....

L'action se déroule en Boréalie, un pays où la magie est présente mais très surveillée. Certains la craignent, tandis que d'autres la convoitent. En aidant des apprentis chasseurs de monstres à retrouver leur ami, Marius et Yupsky ne s'attendaient pas à revoir un criminel déterminé à les tuer. Pour y parvenir, il possède une redoutable arme secrète...

The Health Care Data Guide is designed to help students and professionals build a skill set specific to using data for improvement of health care processes and systems. Even experienced data users will find valuable resources among the tools and cases that enrich The Health Care Data Guide. Practical...

À peine arrivé à sa nouvelle école dirigée par des fous, Morgan fait la connaissance de Valérie et Jean-Charles qui l'entraînent malgré lui dans un manoir habité par des vampires et autres joyeusetés. Ils ignoraient toutefois que Pythagore, leur professeur de maths psychopathe, allait être de la partie...

Because of his entertaining style, the late Gary Provost was one of the nations leading and most beloved writing instructors. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and celebrity biographer, Provost the writers writer authored thousands of articles and columns, and dozens of books covering most every genre....

Die grundlegenden Konzepte der Data Science verstehen, Wissen aus Daten ziehen und für Vorhersagen und Entscheidungen nutzen Die wichtigsten Data-Mining-Verfahren gezielt und gewinnbringend einsetzen Zahlreiche Praxisbeispiele zur Veranschaulichung Die anerkannten Data-Science-Experten Foster Provost...

They are battered women, grieving parents, and burglarized homeowners who responded to criminal violence by taking the law into their own hands. Their cases have struck a deep chord in American society. Are they victims of a failing judicial system or criminals themselves? Gary Provost examines stories...

For decades, the name "Las Vegas" summoned up the image of a neon world of nonstop gambling, gangsters, sex, and adult entertainment. But today, Las Vegas has transformed itself into a family vacation spot second only to Disneyworld on America's leisure-time itinerary. What—and who—is responsible...

Life on the Moon is not all it’s cut out to be. Temperatures both day and night are deadly and unbearable. There are few places to hide from the blistering heat and the freezing cold. However, two people are determined to make it work, despite the danger and difficulty that challenges their dreams....

From the author of Beyond Style: Mastering the Finer Points of Writing, Gary Provost's Make Every Word Count is a guide to assist writers of both fiction and nonfiction. Topics include: style, use of jargon, avoiding cliches, tone, intention, characterization, credibility, description, dialogue, viewpoints, and many more.

It all starts with a newspaper article depiciting an unthinkable crime in a local community. From these headlines, a skilled writer can weave a full-length book - developing the characters, determining the motives, reporting on the judgment. That writer could be you. If you're fascinated by unusual crime...

Five hundred dollars: that's what they need. Five hundred and twelve dollars and seventy-two cents: that's what they make from their concert in Missy's barn. Popcorn is on the way!But will the group be able to cut a demo at famous Long View Farm Studio? And will a record company be impressed enough to...

Easy Handmade Crafts, Treats & Inspirations to Fill the World with Kindness Brighten the lives of family members, friends or strangers with the fun projects in Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness. With nearly 50 beginner and kid-friendly crafts, quick and easy ideas and delicious homemade...