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Lost in the Cold War

Author : John T. Downey
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231552955
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Lost in the Cold War written by John T. Downey and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1952, John T. “Jack” Downey, a twenty-three-year-old CIA officer from Connecticut, was shot down over Manchuria during the Korean War. The pilots died in the crash, but Downey and his partner Richard “Dick” Fecteau were captured by the Chinese. For the next twenty years, they were harshly interrogated, put through show trials, held in solitary confinement, placed in reeducation camps, and toured around China as political pawns. Other prisoners of war came and went, but Downey and Fecteau’s release hinged on the United States acknowledging their status as CIA assets. Not until Nixon’s visit to China did Sino-American relations thaw enough to secure Fecteau’s release in 1971 and Downey’s in 1973. Lost in the Cold War is the never-before-told story of Downey’s decades as a prisoner of war and the efforts to bring him home. Downey’s lively and gripping memoir—written in secret late in life—interweaves horrors and deprivation with humor and the absurdities of captivity. He recounts his prison experiences: fearful interrogations, pantomime communications with his guards, a 3,000-page overstuffed confession designed to confuse his captors, and posing for “show” photographs for propaganda purposes. Through the eyes of his captors and during his tours around China, Downey watched the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and the drastic transformations of the Mao era. In interspersed chapters, Thomas J. Christensen, an expert on Sino-American relations, explores the international politics of the Cold War and tells the story of how Downey and Fecteau’s families, the CIA, the U.S. State Department, and successive presidential administrations worked to secure their release.

Box of Butterflies

Author : Roma Downey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501150960
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Box of Butterflies written by Roma Downey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Roma Downey—best known as the beloved angel on the TV show Touched by an Angel—“has created a beautiful and personal testimony to the presence of God in our lives and our world” (Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles). Ever since she was a little girl, Roma has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. They have appeared to her in moments when she needed encouragement, reminding her that she is not alone. In this deeply personal book, Roma shares stories from her life, alongside quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she prays will uplift you as they have her. Reminiscent of the message of her popular television series, Touched by an Angel, this book’s central theme is that there is a God, He loves you, and that even in your most difficult moments, He is by your side. The subtle butterfly theme reminds us that the wonder of God’s love and kindness is sometimes reflected in the gentle whispers of His creation and that we all have the power to transform from simple caterpillars into exquisite butterflies. This inspirational book invites you to return to its pages again and again, as life brings new challenges, or you find yourself in need of new inspiration. Box of Butterflies “will touch you and move you and strengthen you” (Kathie Lee Gifford).

Think Complexity

Author : Allen Downey
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449314635
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Think Complexity written by Allen Downey and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into Python's advanced possibilities, including algorithm analysis, graphs, scale-free networks, and cellular automata with this in-depth, hands-on guide.

Think Stats

Author : Allen B. Downey
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449313108
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book Think Stats written by Allen B. Downey and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you know how to program, you have the skills to turn data into knowledge using the tools of probability and statistics. This concise introduction shows you how to perform statistical analysis computationally, rather than mathematically, with programs written in Python. You'll work with a case study throughout the book to help you learn the entire data analysis process—from collecting data and generating statistics to identifying patterns and testing hypotheses. Along the way, you'll become familiar with distributions, the rules of probability, visualization, and many other tools and concepts. Develop your understanding of probability and statistics by writing and testing code Run experiments to test statistical behavior, such as generating samples from several distributions Use simulations to understand concepts that are hard to grasp mathematically Learn topics not usually covered in an introductory course, such as Bayesian estimation Import data from almost any source using Python, rather than be limited to data that has been cleaned and formatted for statistics tools Use statistical inference to answer questions about real-world data

Here's the Plan.

Author : Allyson Downey
Publisher : Seal Press
ISBN 13 : 1580056199
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Here's the Plan. written by Allyson Downey and published by Seal Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many women in their 20's and 30's, the greatest professional hurdle they'll need to overcome has little to do with their work life. The most focused, confident, and ambitious women can find themselves derailed by a tiny little thing: a new baby. While more workplaces are espousing family-friendly cultures, women are still subject to a "parenting penalty" and high-profile conflicts between parenting and the workplace are all over the news: from the controversy over companies covering the costs of egg-freezing to the debate over parental leave and childcare inspired by Marissa Mayer's policies at Yahoo. Here's the Plan offers an inventive and inspiring roadmap for working mothers steering their careers through the parenting years. Author Allyson Downey, founder of weeSpring, the "Yelp for baby products,” and mother of two young children advises readers on all practical aspects of ladder-climbing while parenting, such as negotiating leave, flex time, and promotions. In the style of #GIRLBOSS or Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, Here's the Plan is the definitive guide for ambitious mothers, written by one working mother to another.

Robert Downey Jr.

Author : Ben Falk
Publisher : Portico
ISBN 13 : 1910232122
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Robert Downey Jr. written by Ben Falk and published by Portico. This book was released on 2014-12-08 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Comeback Kid will be the first biography of Robert Downey Jr. A Detailed and authoritative account of the life, career, stardom and controversy of Robert Downey JR – one of Hollywood’s most popular, and gifted, actors of recent times. A behind-the-scenes look on the making of his most famous and infamous movies, talking to the people closest to him, from actors and directors to those he has encountered during his trips to the dark side. “I’ve always felt like an outsider in this industry. Because I’m so insane I guess.” – Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey Jr’s life isn’t a movie – but it could be. Now one of the biggest box office stars in the world thanks to Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes, he’s come a long way since his early days as a rising actor amidst the Brat Pack of the Eighties, as well as stints on Saturday Night Live and Ally McBeal. His incredible journey has also encompassed prison and drug addiction – experiences which left him just one bad choice away from death. Funny, definitive and entertaining, this is the first book that dares to glimpse inside the psyche of a brilliant and complex icon of our times.

How Schools Really Matter

Author : Douglas B. Downey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022673336X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book How Schools Really Matter written by Douglas B. Downey and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us assume that public schools in America are unequal—that the quality of the education varies with the location of the school and that as a result, children learn more in the schools that serve mostly rich, white kids than in the schools serving mostly poor, black kids. But it turns out that this common assumption is misplaced. As Douglas B. Downey shows in How Schools Really Matter, achievement gaps have very little to do with what goes on in our schools. Not only do schools not exacerbate inequality in skills, they actually help to level the playing field. The real sources of achievement gaps are elsewhere. A close look at the testing data in seasonal patterns bears this out. It turns out that achievement gaps in reading skills between high- and low-income children are nearly entirely formed prior to kindergarten, and schools do more to reduce them than increase them. And when gaps do increase, they tend to do so during summers, not during school periods. So why do both liberal and conservative politicians strongly advocate for school reform, arguing that the poor quality of schools serving disadvantaged children is an important contributor to inequality? It’s because discussing the broader social and economic reforms necessary for really reducing inequality has become too challenging and polarizing—it’s just easier to talk about fixing schools. Of course, there are differences that schools can make, and Downey outlines the kinds of reforms that make sense given what we know about inequality outside of schools, including more school exposure, increased standardization, and better and fairer school and teacher measurements. ? How Schools Really Matter offers a firm rebuke to those who find nothing but fault in our schools, which are doing a much better than job than we give them credit for. It should also be a call to arms for educators and policymakers: the bottom line is that if we are serious about reducing inequality, we are going to have to fight some battles that are bigger than school reform—battles against the social inequality that is reflected within, rather than generated by—our public school system.

The Woman Behind the New Deal

Author : Kirstin Downey
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 1400078563
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Woman Behind the New Deal written by Kirstin Downey and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Kirstin Downey’s lively, substantive and—dare I say—inspiring new biography of Perkins . . . not only illuminates Perkins’ career but also deepens the known contradictions of Roosevelt’s character.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR Fresh Air One of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s closest friends and the first female secretary of labor, Perkins capitalized on the president’s political savvy and popularity to enact most of the Depression-era programs that are today considered essential parts of the country’s social safety network.

Think DSP

Author : Allen B. Downey
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 149193851X
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (919 download)

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Download or read book Think DSP written by Allen B. Downey and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you understand basic mathematics and know how to program with Python, you’re ready to dive into signal processing. While most resources start with theory to teach this complex subject, this practical book introduces techniques by showing you how they’re applied in the real world. In the first chapter alone, you’ll be able to decompose a sound into its harmonics, modify the harmonics, and generate new sounds. Author Allen Downey explains techniques such as spectral decomposition, filtering, convolution, and the Fast Fourier Transform. This book also provides exercises and code examples to help you understand the material. You’ll explore: Periodic signals and their spectrums Harmonic structure of simple waveforms Chirps and other sounds whose spectrum changes over time Noise signals and natural sources of noise The autocorrelation function for estimating pitch The discrete cosine transform (DCT) for compression The Fast Fourier Transform for spectral analysis Relating operations in time to filters in the frequency domain Linear time-invariant (LTI) system theory Amplitude modulation (AM) used in radio Other books in this series include Think Stats and Think Bayes, also by Allen Downey.

Think Bayes

Author : Allen B. Downey
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1492089435
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Think Bayes written by Allen B. Downey and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you know how to program, you're ready to tackle Bayesian statistics. With this book, you'll learn how to solve statistical problems with Python code instead of mathematical formulas, using discrete probability distributions rather than continuous mathematics. Once you get the math out of the way, the Bayesian fundamentals will become clearer and you'll begin to apply these techniques to real-world problems. Bayesian statistical methods are becoming more common and more important, but there aren't many resources available to help beginners. Based on undergraduate classes taught by author Allen B. Downey, this book's computational approach helps you get a solid start. Use your programming skills to learn and understand Bayesian statistics Work with problems involving estimation, prediction, decision analysis, evidence, and Bayesian hypothesis testing Get started with simple examples, using coins, dice, and a bowl of cookies Learn computational methods for solving real-world problems

Python for Software Design

Author : Allen Downey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521898110
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book Python for Software Design written by Allen Downey and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2009-03-09 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Python for Software Design is a concise introduction to software design using the Python programming language. The focus is on the programming process, with special emphasis on debugging. The book includes a wide range of exercises, from short examples to substantial projects, so that students have ample opportunity to practice each new concept.

The Creator’s Game

Author : Allan Downey
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774836059
Total Pages : 365 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book The Creator’s Game written by Allan Downey and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gift from the Creator – that is where it all began. The game of lacrosse has been a central element of many Indigenous cultures for centuries, but once non-Indigenous players entered the sport, it became a site of appropriation – then reclamation – of Indigenous identities. Focusing on the history of lacrosse in Indigenous communities from the 1860s to the 1990s, The Creator’s Game explores Indigenous-non-Indigenous relations and Indigenous identity formation. While the game was being stripped of its cultural and ceremonial significance and being appropriated to construct a new identity for the nation-state of Canada, it was also being used by Indigenous peoples for multiple ends: to resist residential school experiences; initiate pan-Indigenous political mobilization; and articulate Indigenous sovereignty and nationhood on the world stage. The multilayered story of lacrosse serves as a potent illustration of how identity and nationhood are formed and reformed. Engaging and innovative, The Creator’s Game provides a unique view of Indigenous self-determination in the face of settler-colonialism.

Downey's Aerospace History, 1947-1999

Author : Gerald A. Blackburn
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738569536
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (695 download)

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Download or read book Downey's Aerospace History, 1947-1999 written by Gerald A. Blackburn and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Downey has been host to one of aerospace history's most sacred sites. For more than six decades, men and women have gathered in this Los Angeles County town to make the dreams of tomorrow a reality--inventing the future and starting America's journey to the stars. A wealthy Los Angeles industrialist, E. M. Smith, began this history with the purchase of a portion of the Huynan Ranch in August 1929. His company, EMSCO Aircraft, was the first of what would become a memorable list of pioneers in aviation and space. The story of the site's aerospace history extends from North American Aviation's tenancy in 1947 to the site closure in 1999 when engineers and scientists designed and developed the aerospace technology that took man to the moon and established a permanent presence in space.

Roma Downey's Little Angels Bible Storybook

Author : Carolyn Larsen
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1414370229
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Roma Downey's Little Angels Bible Storybook written by Carolyn Larsen and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parents and kids love the Little Angels animated DVDs from "Touched by an Angel" star Downey. Now children can read along with their favorite Little Angels characters as they experience 100 best-loved stories from the Bible. Illustrations.

Inequality, Democracy, and the Environment

Author : Liam Downey
Publisher : NYU Press
ISBN 13 : 1479843792
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book Inequality, Democracy, and the Environment written by Liam Downey and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-12-18 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Explanations of the Environmental Crisis -- Inequality, Democracy, and Macro-Structural Environmental Sociology -- The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the Environment -- Modern Agriculture and the Environment -- Armed Violence, Natural Resources, and the Environment -- Restricted Decision Making and U.S. Energy and Military Policy in the George W. Bush Administration -- Environmental Degradation Reconsidered.

Think Data Structures

Author : Allen B. Downey
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1491972319
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (919 download)

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Download or read book Think Data Structures written by Allen B. Downey and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2017-07-07 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re a student studying computer science or a software developer preparing for technical interviews, this practical book will help you learn and review some of the most important ideas in software engineering—data structures and algorithms—in a way that’s clearer, more concise, and more engaging than other materials. By emphasizing practical knowledge and skills over theory, author Allen Downey shows you how to use data structures to implement efficient algorithms, and then analyze and measure their performance. You’ll explore the important classes in the Java collections framework (JCF), how they’re implemented, and how they’re expected to perform. Each chapter presents hands-on exercises supported by test code online. Use data structures such as lists and maps, and understand how they work Build an application that reads Wikipedia pages, parses the contents, and navigates the resulting data tree Analyze code to predict how fast it will run and how much memory it will require Write classes that implement the Map interface, using a hash table and binary search tree Build a simple web search engine with a crawler, an indexer that stores web page contents, and a retriever that returns user query results Other books by Allen Downey include Think Java, Think Python, Think Stats, and Think Bayes.

Unexpected Blessings

Author : Roma Downey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982199237
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Unexpected Blessings written by Roma Downey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Actress and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey returns with an uplifting and life-affirming devotional celebrating the power of God’s love that will comfort your heart and nourish your soul. Inspired by her New York Times bestseller Box of Butterflies, Roma Downey presents a beautiful 90-day devotional that guides you to savor God’s blessings. Featuring some of the most moving content from her previous book, along with new heartwarming material, Unexpected Blessings combines scripture with insight and prayer, helping you enjoy a moment of calm and encouragement as you reflect on God’s love for you. This is the perfect gift for anyone looking to be reminded that when we open our hearts, we discover blessings surrounding us in every circumstance of our lives.