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The two-volume set LNCS 14634 and 14635 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th European Conference on Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2024, held as part of EvoStar 2024, in Aberystwyth, UK, April 3-5, 2024, and co-located with the EvoStar events, EvoCOP, EvoMUSART, and EuroGP.The 51 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 77 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: applications of evolutionary computation; analysis of evolutionary computation methods: theory, empirics, and real-world applications; computational intelligence for sustainability; evolutionary computation in edge, fog, and cloud computing; evolutionary computation in image analysis, signal processing and pattern recognition; evolutionary machine learning; machine learning and AI in digital healthcare and personalized medicine; problem landscape analysis for efficient optimization; softcomputing applied to games; and surrogate-assisted evolutionary optimisation.

The two-volume set LNCS 14634 and 14635 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th European Conference on Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2024, held as part of EvoStar 2024, in Aberystwyth, UK, April 3-5, 2024, and co-located with the EvoStar events, EvoCOP, EvoMUSART, and EuroGP.The 51 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 77 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: applications of evolutionary computation; analysis of evolutionary computation methods: theory, empirics, and real-world applications; computational intelligence for sustainability; evolutionary computation in edge, fog, and cloud computing; evolutionary computation in image analysis, signal processing and pattern recognition; evolutionary machine learning; machine learning and AI in digital healthcare and personalized medicine; problem landscape analysis for efficient optimization; softcomputing applied to games; and surrogate-assisted evolutionary optimisation.

Unleash your child's inner artist with our captivating Kitten Coloring Book For Kids Ages 4-8.This delightful coloring book is packed with 40 unique and engaging Kitten pages that will ignite your child's creativity and imagination. Grab some crayons and embark on a coloring adventure filled with excitement!Here's what you'll discover inside: 40 unique and adorable Kitten coloring pages to bring to lifeSingle-sided pages to prevent color bleeding throughLarge 8.5x11 inch pages perfect for little handsA cherished gift for kids of all agesHours of fun for girls and boysLooking for a thoughtful gift that will leave a lasting impression? Grab a copy of our Kitten Coloring Book today

Within the pages of The Birmingham Free Press Readers, you will discover a treasure trove of captivating narratives that unveil the wondrous tapestry of our intriguing world. Each story is a carefully crafted window into the realm of human achievement, scientific exploration, and the extraordinary lives of remarkable individuals. These articles are a testament to the tireless dedication of our staff and their unrelenting pursuit of stories that inspire, inform, and entertain. Whether it's delving into the mysteries of the cosmos or uncovering the untold histories of our own communities, The Birmingham Free Press serves as your trusted companion on a journey through the fascinating tapestry of our world.

'Not for Real' is an eclectic mix of speculative and supernatural stories arising entirely from the imagination of the author.What happened to Max when he entered the sea?Can humans fall in love with robots?Will it ever be possible to roll back the ageing process?Charles died - or did he?The answers to these questions and others, will be found within this book.Happy reading!

Barbara the Barbarian goes solo in a hair-raising comic that is a satire of all that is holy! Will she save the world? Will she destroy the world? What exciting adventures will she have? What obstacles will she overcome? There is only one way to find out! So quickly, without haste, BUY THIS COMIC!

Gain the skills required to dive into the fundamentals of the RISC-V instruction set architecture. This book explains the basics of code optimization, as well as how to interoperate with C and Python code, thus providing the starting points for your own projects as you develop a working knowledge of assembly language for various RISC-V processors.The RISC-V processor is the new open-source CPU that is quickly gaining popularity and this book serves as an introduction to assembly language programming for the processor in either 32- or 64-bit mode. Yoüll see how to write assembly language programs for several single board computers, including the Starfive Visionfive 2 and the Espressif ESP32-C3 32-bit RISC-V microcontroller. The book also covers running RISC-V Linux with the QEMU emulator on and Intel/AMD based PC or laptop and all the tools required to do so.Moving on, yoüll examine the basics of the RISC-V hardware architecture, all the groups of RISC-V assembly language instructions and understand how data is stored in the computer¿s memory. In addition, yoüll learn how to interface to hardware such as GPIO ports. With RISC-V Assembly Language Programming yoüll develop enough background to use the official RISC-V reference documentation for your own projects.What You'll LearnProgram basic RISC-V Assembly LanguageSee how data is represented and stored in a RISC-V based computerMake operating system calls from Assembly Language and include other software libraries in projectsInterface to various hardware devicesComprehend code containing Assembly LanguageReverse engineer and hack codeUse the official RISC-V reference documentationWho This Book Is ForThose who have already learned to program in a higher-level language like Python, Java, C# or even C and now wish to learn Assembly Language programming.

Four Fantastic Babes take on the dreaded Gallivantus the Nihilist in a futile and half-hearted attempt to save the world.

Sport and exercise psychology as a profession is becoming increasingly popular, with a growth in the number of students applying for and studying Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in sport and exercise psychology in recent years within the UK and International Higher Education landscape. Developing a Sport Psychology Consultancy Practice: A Toolkit for Students and Trainees provides logistical and practical information about becoming and working as an applied sport psychology practitioner and the critical processes involved in setting up a consultancy practice. The book focuses on three broad areas:Pathways into Applied Sport Psychology PracticeSetting up a Sport Consultancy PracticePersonal and Professional DevelopmentWithin these areas, the chapters provide coverage on topics related to UK and International training and qualification routes, setting up, operating and marketing successful consultancy practices, engaging in administrative and quality assurance processes and optimising technology for effective practice. The chapters further focus on the practitioner's journey of personal and professional development, including the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for mental health, integrating self-care strategies into daily lives, developing cultural competence and engaging in lifelong learning.This book is a valuable resource for students who are considering training as an applied practitioner, including students enrolled on undergraduate and postgraduate Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science and Psychology programmes. It is also a vital aid for current trainees and recently qualified Sport and Exercise Psychologists.

A comprehensive philosophical exploration of the concept of gender. Asking the question, what is gender? - that is, what sort of thing do we take femininity and masculinity to be? - it considers how gender thinking is interwoven with ideas about human nature.

This play focuses on the zany world of the movie extra. Novice Mary is sent to the film shoot of a dubious sci-fi movie. At the early morning call she is initiated by seasoned pros, morose Malcolm and camp Roddy, but with the arrival of wealthy, eccentric Victoria, matters become decidedly wacky.

In this book, Stephen Smith focuses on "young Africa" - 40% of its population are under fifteen - and a dramatic demographic shift.

Mary decides to spice up her life and join Alfredo Leache's Background Artistes Agency. But spending just a short time in the office Mary learns that being a walk-on artiste isn't all glamour.3 women, 2 men

Four expectant mothers and one father find themselves in a small hospital room awaiting the midwife who is to give them their first Parentcraft class. Differences in experiences, outlook and class lead to some interesting and at times hilarious exchanges, as each of the five have to face, and come to terms with, the prejudices and foibles of their companions. An amazing revelation shocks them all - one of their number is not, in fact, going to be a parent at all!4 women, 1 man

A powerful and tense three hander based on the author's research while living in Thailand. Although written in the early nineties it is still topical today with themes of greed, morality and do the ends justify the means. Having made his name as a comedy writer this was the first of the author`s equally successful thrillers.|1 woman, 2 men

In a hotel room in Azerbaijan, Howard wakes up with a hangover. Proffering English tea and sympathy is ministry official, Yellena. Slowly, it emerges that Howard, who is to referee an important international football match, has disgraced himself the previous evening at a dinner. Or has he?

Stranded in an airport lounge during the inevitable delay of a holiday flight to Spain, Rosemary - "I`m a one-parent family, you see" - and her carbon-copy, not-very-bright daughter, Mandy, draw the reluctant Dennis and Shelia Tippit into a conversation.3 women, 1 man