The first collection of cases on "big data" analytics for supply chain, operations research, and operations management, this reference puts readers in the position of the analytics professional and decision-maker. Perfect for students, practitioners, and certification candidates in SCM, OM, and OR, these short, focused, to-the-point case studies illustrate the entire decision-making process. They provide realistic opportunities to perform analyses, interpret output, and recommend an optimal course of action. Contributed by leading "big data" experts, the cases in The Applied Business Analytics Casebook covers: Forecasting and statistical analysis: time series forecasting models, regression models, data visualization, and hypothesis testing Optimization and simulation: linear, integer, and nonlinear programming; Monte Carlo simulation and risk analysis; and stochastic optimization Decision analysis: decision making under uncertainty; expected value of perfect information; decision trees; game theory models; AHP; and multi-criteria decision making Advanced business analytics: data warehousing/mining; text mining; neural networks; financial analytics; CRM analytics; and revenue management models

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One of the most powerful novels about the experience of war, first published in 1985 Captured by Hirohito's soldiers at the fall of Hong Kong and transferred to a Japanese slave camp outside Hiroshima, Captain Joe Sandingham was present when the bomb was dropped. Now a shell of a man, he lives in a cheap Hong Kong hotel, scrounging for food and the occasional bar girl. The locals call him "Hiroshima Joe" with a mixture of pity and contempt. But Joe—haunted by the sounds and voices of his past, debilitated by illness, and shattered by his wartime ordeal—is a man whose compassion and will to survive define a clear-eyed and unexpected heroism.

Vols. 24-52 include the proceedings of the A.N.A. convention. 1911-39.

"To experience your new powers to the fullest, you must be considerate of others, believe in yourselves... And, most importantly, you cannot let anyone find out what you're doing." Although Joe and his sister Anna are orphans, they feel they "have it all" living with their loving grandfather in Sunrise Village. They are sure Grandpa Robbie has no worries, and they feel protected under his wing. However, this is not the case. Bosco, an international terrorist, is targeting Grandpa Robbie, while the siblings' evil step-grandmother also increases her wicked assaults toward him. Everything changes rapidly and the situation takes a turn for the worse. Joe and Anna are sent to a cruel orphanage and feel betrayed by their grandfather. But just when they hit rock bottom, they receive a life-changing gift from an unexpected source. Nobody knows it, they now have secret powers. Unfortunately, the challenges they are facing become almost impossible to overcome. Joe and Anna understand that their reality is about to change forever... But will it be for the good?

Vols. 24-52 include the proceedings of the A.N.A. convention. 1911-39.