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Computational Intelligence based Hyperspectral Image Processing: Volume 1 (Intelligent Systems Reference Library #268)
by Anu Bajaj Ajith AbrahamHyperspectral imaging has revolutionized fields ranging from environmental monitoring to medical diagnostics by providing detailed spectral information across vast datasets. However, the complexity and high dimensionality of hyperspectral data pose significant challenges in analysis and interpretation. “Computational Intelligence based Hyperspectral Image Processing" is a comprehensive guide to overcoming these challenges by leveraging the latest computational intelligence techniques. This Volume comprises of 9 chapters that illustrate how computational intelligence-based solutions has been successful to improve efficiency and productivity, quality control, and in enhancing innovation and competitiveness with cost reduction. This book is an essential resource for researchers, professionals, and students working in remote sensing, image processing, and computational intelligence. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in the fast-evolving world of hyperspectral imaging.
Progress in Artificial Intelligence: 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, September 3–6, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14968)
by Manuel Filipe Santos José Machado Paulo Novais Paulo Cortez Pedro Miguel MoreiraThe 3-volume set LNAI 14967, 14968, and 14969 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2024, held in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, during September 3–6, 2024. The 94 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 187 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: AI and Creativity (AIC); Ambient Intelligence and Affective Environments (AmIA); Artificial Intelligence and IoT in Agriculture (AIoTA); Artificial Intelligence and Law (AIL); and Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Societies (AI4IS). Volume II: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM); Artificial Intelligence in Power and Energy Systems (AIPES); Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Systems (AITS); Ethics and Responsibility in AI (ERAI); and General AI (GAI). Volume III: Generative AI – Foundations and Applications (GenAI); Intelligent Robotics (IROBOT); Knowledge Discovery and Business Intelligence (KDBI); Natural Language Processing, Text Mining and Applications (TeMA); and Data-Centric AI – Solutions and Emerging Technologies (DCenAI).
Über-Setzen: Mediendiskurse zwischen Transfer und Transformation (Medien – Aufklärung – Kritik. Schriftenreihe der Initiative Nachrichtenaufklärung (INA) e.V.)
by Hektor Haarkötter Filiz KalmukDie Beiträge in diesem Band wollen einerseits die kritische Auseinandersetzung mit dem Übersetzungsbegriff (und verwandten Konzepten) anregen, andererseits sollen Untersuchungen in den Mittelpunkt gestellt werden, die sich vertiefend mit einzelnen Aspekten von Transfer und Transformation in (digitalen) Mediendiskursen befassen.
Living on the Edge: Climate Change and Human-Wildlife Interactions in the Buxa Tiger Reserve of India
by Pritha Datta Bhagirath Behera Dil Bahadur Rahut Tetsushi SonobeIn a rapidly changing climate, understanding the complex interactions between humans and wildlife is crucial for fostering coexistence. This book offers an in-depth analysis of how climate change exacerbates conflicts between local communities and wildlife in the Buxa Tiger Reserve. Through historical insights, current challenges, and community narratives, it reveals the adaptive strategies employed by villagers and their unintended consequences on wildlife. Readers will gain valuable insights into the cascading effects of these conflicts and find evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable and harmonious coexistence. Essential for conservationists, policymakers, and anyone interested in sustainable development, this book provides practical solutions for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts in the face of climate change.
Human and Artificial Rationalities. Advances in Cognition, Computation, and Consciousness: Third International Conference, HAR 2024, Paris, France, September 17–20, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15504)
by Jean Baratgin Baptiste Jacquet Emmanuel Brochier Hiroshi YamaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Human and Artificial Rationalities, HAR 2024, which took place in Paris, France, in September 2024. The 19 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 52 submissions. They are organized under the following topical sections: Artificial reasoning and models; Moral reasoning; Artificial intelligence and cognition; Rationality and Dual Process; Reasoning and special needs; Education; Experimental procedures in cognition. * This book also contains one additional paper from the HAR 2023 conference.
The Sex Pistols on Screen: The Films and the Fury
by null Stephen GlynnThis unique book demonstrates the central importance of visual media to the significance of British Punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols, beginning with their nation-shocking television interview with Bill Grundy in December 1976.Supported by an examination of surrounding documentary and fictional texts, The Sex Pistols on Screen centres on four key film and television/streaming depictions with and about the four-man group across four decades, namely The Great Rock ’n’ Roll Swindle (Temple, 1980), Sid and Nancy (Cox, 1986), The Filth and the Fury (Temple, 2000), and Pistol (Boyle, 2022). Though promising an oppositional stance, these works consistently demonstrate how the mainstream media disarm and commodify any genuine sense of mid-1970s anarchy. In addition, their differing personal perspectives exemplify the subjectivity and self-interested advocacy of all historical interpretation. Nonetheless, they still provide a sense of the empowering hit delivered by the Sex Pistols’ pugnacious music and galvanic live performances.Accessible yet academically rigorous, The Sex Pistols on Screen is a significant study of the visual media’s importance in forging, reworking and reviving both the history and reputation of this seminal band. It will appeal both to the general reader and students of film, television, media and cultural and popular music studies.
Linear Models with R (Chapman & Hall/CRC Texts in Statistical Science)
by null Julian J. FarawayA Hands-On Way to Learning Data AnalysisPart of the core of statistics, linear models are used to make predictions and explain the relationship between the response and the predictors. Understanding linear models is crucial to a broader competence in the practice of statistics. Linear Models with R, Third Edition explains how to use linear models in physical science, engineering, social science, and business applications. The book incorporates several improvements that reflect how the world of R has greatly expanded since the publication of the second edition.New to the Third Edition 40% more content with more explanation and examples throughout New chapter on sampling featuring simulation-based methods Model assessment methods discussed Explanation chapter expanded to include introductory ideas about causation Model interpretation in the presence of transformation Crossvalidation for model selection Chapter on regularization now includes the elastic net More on multiple comparisons and the use of marginal means Discussion of design and power Like its widely praised, best-selling predecessor, this edition combines statistics and R to seamlessly give a coherent exposition of the practice of linear modeling. The text offers up-to-date insight on essential data analysis topics, from estimation, inference, and prediction to missing data, factorial models, and block designs. Numerous examples illustrate how to apply the different methods using R.
Cloud Computing for Smart Education and Collaborative Learning
by Urmila Shrawankar Prerna MishraThe book presents next-generation education technology and the pedagogy of the Education Cloud. It covers technological developments, case studies, innovative research approaches, and solutions for advanced learning paradigms using Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and machine learning to handle various challenges of the smart education system. It discusses cloud architecture, management, and frame- work for education from virtual classrooms and labs. It shows how cloud computing framework can be integrated with fog computing, edge computing, deep learning, and IoT. Illustrates from fundamental theories to practical and sophisticated applications of cloud technology for the education domain Explores e-learning applications through location-independent cloud services to reduce cost Covers result-oriented, real-time solutions for smart, accessible education and its real-time application support Discusses accessible cloud services for people with special needs Presents flexible and scalable cost-effective e-learning architecture and scenario for education technology It serves as a valuable resource for academicians, researchers, and professionals interested in smart education and cloud technology.
Learning from Near Misses: Cross-Sector Reflections to Support Safety Management (Workplace Safety, Risk Management, and Industrial Hygiene)
by Nick WoodierLearning from Near Misses can provide opportunities to improve safety without the need for harm to have first occurred. Near misses are ‘free lessons’ which are high volume and rich in value. However, some sectors are yet to embrace learning from near misses to improve the effectiveness and safety of their operations. This book explores how near misses contribute to safety management across a range of high-risk sectors and shares lessons to help organisations, industries and sectors utilise learning from near misses in line with contemporary safety theory.This title discusses how the management of near misses has developed in the past 30 years since early clarification of the concept. It defines the ‘near miss’ and describes its unique features in relation to controls while debating relevant safety science and how different perspectives (e.g., Safety I and Safety II) can help extract valuable learning from near misses to improve safety. Case studies reveal how near misses are managed and learnt from across a range of sectors. The reader will learn to acknowledge and appreciate the complexities of near misses in modern systems and recognise the considerations that are required to extract learning from them.An ideal and essential read for safety practitioners, consultants and academics, this book is also suitable for those working in safety management in high-risk and highly regulated sectors.
V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context
by null Anna Kudyma null Olga Kagan null Frank Miller null Michael LaveryV Puti: Russian Grammar in Context is a multi-level textbook program for learners of Russian that develops proficiency across the four language skills while building intercultural knowledge and competence.The third edition of this highly successful program presents grammar, vocabulary, culture, music, film, and literature within the context of diverse Russian-speaking communities around the world. All of these components reinforce Russian culture and history, enabling students to understand the Russian language in context. V Puti now includes projects and other activities in each chapter that offer many more opportunities to practice and demonstrate communicative competence. The V Puti course also includes V Puti: Student Activities Manual and a companion website containing a wealth of resources and activities for both instructors and learners.The flexible, modular structure of V Puti: Russian Grammar in Context and the accompanying Student Activities Manual is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of Russian programs and learners at intermediate or advanced level.
A New Approach to Synchronicity: A Re-Appraisal of Jung’s Acausal Connecting Principle with a Focus on Psi
by null Lance StormThis book offers an up-to-date handling of C. G. Jung’s Theory of Synchronicity and the more mainstream paranormal phenomena known as extra-sensory perception (ESP) and psychokinesis (PK), collectively referred to as ‘psi’.Author Lance Storm re-works various aspects of synchronicity, traditionally marginalized by parapsychologists, to bring about a paradigm shift in the field. Most often seen as fundamentally different, the book draws parallels between psi and synchronicity and equates the two, arguing that psi was all along a form of synchronicity – just as Jung had anticipated. To achieve this, Storm necessarily modifies both the parapsychologist’s view about psi, and Jung’s views about synchronicity, enabling a satisfactory merger of the two paranormal phenomena.Based on rigorous scientific research and written in an easy-to-understand style, this book is an important resource for specialists such as anomalistic psychologists, parapsychologists, philosophers, paranormalists and theologians.
Formative Assessment and Feedback in Post-Digital Learning Environments: Disciplinary Case Studies in Higher Education
by Sam Elkington Alastair IronsThis fundamental text provides cutting-edge theory and practical insights into how formative assessment and feedback can be used enhance student learning development through exploring an exciting range of case studies from experts in the field.Underpinned by relevant theory and real-world advice spanning the global higher education sector, this book examines the importance of technology and digital education in shaping the use of assessment and feedback in higher education. Presented through international perspectives in assessment research and practice across a broad array of subject disciplines, the book focuses on the inclusion of empirical evidence, as well as the contemporary issues and challenges currently facing formative assessment. The case studies bring to life strategies and approaches that utilise a combination of digital and material tools to promote a range of innovative formative assessment practices, including facilitating dialogic formative assessment and supporting peer review and co-production of feedback artefacts. Each case study is divided into the context behind it, the strategy, practice, impact, and key learning outcomes, presenting a series of opportunities for practitioners to consider and embed in their practice.Aimed at experienced and early career practitioners in higher education, as well as third space practitioners such as learning and educational developers and designer, this text is ideal reading for educators who wish to see evolution in higher education, using the lessons learned from utilising educational technology to focus on student learning in increasingly digital environments.
Emergency Management for Healthcare Leaders: Navigating Crisis from Chaos to Control
by null Kimberly Bailey null Thomas CrawfordThe modern healthcare landscape is rife with an array of potential emergencies, from natural disasters to public health crises, cybersecurity threats to mass casualty incidents. This book provides healthcare leaders with a multifaceted approach to emergency management that encompasses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The book is designed to empower healthcare executives, administrators, and upcoming healthcare leaders with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to navigate the complex challenges of emergency management within the healthcare environment. As healthcare leaders grapple with the unprecedented challenges of our times, this book provides a roadmap for their journey. It is a roadmap rooted in the belief that healthcare leaders hold the key to resilience and hope in moments of adversity. With limited resources in the current market on the topic of emergency management for healthcare leaders, this book delves into the principles of disaster preparedness, risk assessment, crisis communication, resource allocation, and recovery planning. Moreover, the authors explore case studies and real-world examples to illustrate successful strategies and lessons learned from past emergencies impacting hospital operations. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rising star in healthcare leadership, this guide is tailored to help build and strengthen the capacity to lead during times of crisis for any healthcare leader. The hope is that this book will serve as a beacon of knowledge and guidance, helping all healthcare leaders and the emergency managers who work alongside them to become more effective and resilient, capable of steering an organization through challenging times with grace, precision, and compassion, thereby playing a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the patients, staff, and the communities they serve.
Cultural Complexes in Europe: A Jungian Exploration of Soul, Psyche and Identity (The Cultural Complex Series)
by Jörg Rasche Thomas SingerWhat is going on in Europe? The actual conflicts between its nations or states can be traced back to old and revived cultural complexes. In this book, first compiled in 2016, Jungian analysts explore the cultural identities of their European homelands and nations. This is a new approach to old questions: What makes a people feel at home? How do their traditions and narratives form a cultural Self and identity? How do they differ from one another? Exploring cultural complexes blends knowledge of history, economics, sociology, anthropology, geography, psychology, religious studies, literature, and poetry. But as every complex is built around an emotional core, the study of how cultural complexes live in the psyche is not limited to these disciplines. Each author and reader engages in a confrontation with their emotions, prejudices, and projections. The shape that the ideas and feelings of a cultural complex take in the psyche can be inchoate, rapidly shifting and yet paradoxically long standing, and often quite immune and impermeable to the reason that traditional disciplines of thought would impose on them. These cultural complexes do not necessarily provide a coherent or linear sequencing of facts and events because that is not how they actually exist and function in the psyche of individuals and groups. At the same time, cultural complexes shape what it means to be a citizen of a particular city, region, or country of Europe.This remarkable book is an important read for Jungian analysts and those interested in Europe’s historical and cultural development.
Machine Learning and Data Mining for Sports Analytics: 11th International Workshop, MLSA 2024, Vilnius, Lithuania, September 9, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2460)
by Ulf Brefeld Jesse Davis Jan Van Haaren Albrecht ZimmermannThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Workshop on Machine Learning and Data Mining for Sports Analytics, MLSA 2024, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 9, 2024. The 9 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 21 submissions. They are grouped into the following topics: Individual sports; Basketball; Soccer; Other team sports/e-Sports.
Moduli Spaces, Virtual Invariants and Shifted Symplectic Structures (KIAS Springer Series in Mathematics #4)
by Young-Hoon KiemEnumerative geometry is a core area of algebraic geometry that dates back to Apollonius in the second century BCE. It asks for the number of geometric figures with desired properties and has many applications from classical geometry to modern physics. Typically, an enumerative geometry problem is solved by first constructing the space of all geometric figures of fixed type, called the moduli space, and then finding the subspace of objects satisfying the desired properties. Unfortunately, many moduli spaces from nature are highly singular, and an intersection theory is difficult to make sense of. However, they come with deeper structures, such as perfect obstruction theories, which enable us to define nice subsets, called virtual fundamental classes. Now, enumerative numbers, called virtual invariants, are defined as integrals against the virtual fundamental classes. Derived algebraic geometry is a relatively new area of algebraic geometry that is a natural generalization of Serre’s intersection theory in the 1950s and Grothendieck’s scheme theory in the 1960s. Many moduli spaces in enumerative geometry admit natural derived structures as well as shifted symplectic structures. The book covers foundations on derived algebraic and symplectic geometry. Then, it covers foundations on virtual fundamental classes and moduli spaces from a classical algebraic geometry point of view. Finally, it fuses derived algebraic geometry with enumerative geometry and covers the cutting-edge research topics about Donaldson–Thomas invariants in dimensions three and four.
Einführung in die Bioinformatik in der Mikrobiologie
by Henrik ChristensenDieses Lehrbuch führt in die grundlegenden Konzepte der Bioinformatik ein und verbessert die Fähigkeiten der Studierenden im Umgang mit Software und Werkzeugen, die speziell für die Lösung von mikrobiologischen Fragestellungen relevant sind. Es werden die wichtigsten Methoden zur Analyse von Daten aufgezeigt und die Leser werden darin geschult, auf der Grundlage der erzielten Ergebnisse gültige Schlussfolgerungen zu ziehen. Weiters stellen die Autoren hilfreiche Programme und Server vor, die kostenlos im Internet genutzt werden können, präsentieren aber zusätzlich fortgeschrittenere eigenständige Software als zweite Option.. Zur Vertiefung des Erlernten werden am Ende jedes Kapitels unterhaltsame Übungen und Quizfragen angeboten. Das Buch richtet sich an Doktoranden und fortgeschrittene Studierende der Mikrobiologie, Biotechnologie und (Veterinär-)Medizin mit geringen bis grundlegenden Kenntnissen in Bioinformatik.
Todes- und Suizidwünsche: Ethische Herausforderungen in der Pflege (essentials)
by Karen Klotz Anna-Henrikje Seidlein Annette RiedelPflegefachpersonen sind oft erste Ansprechpartner*innen, wenn pflegebedürftige Menschen einen Todes- oder Suizidwunsch äußern. Solche Äußerungen sind tiefgreifend und vielschichtig. Sie erfordern sorgfältige Abklärung und professionelle, einfühlsame Begleitung. Gleichzeitig bringen diese Situationen komplexe ethische Fragestellungen mit sich, die Pflegefachpersonen vor moralische Herausforderungen stellen können. Besonders der Wunsch nach Suizidassistenz verlangt eine reflektierte Gewissensentscheidung. Das essential beleuchtet die ethischen Dimensionen der Thematik und zeigt Wege für einen verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Todes- und Suizidwünschen, Suizidassistenz und Suizidprävention in der Pflegepraxis auf.
Steps to Successful Regional Anesthesia: Challenges and Solutions
by Mukesh Kumar Prasad Sukhminder Jit Singh BajwaThe book covers regional anesthetic techniques, featuring flowcharts, illustrations, and necessary instruments. It provides tips and tricks for adequate analgesia during surgical procedures, particularly coverage of dermatomal sparing, failed spinal/epidural, and anatomical variations. The chapters cover various aspects of regional anesthesia, including block-related anatomy, troubleshooting barriers to successful blocks, use of a tourniquet and regional anaesthesia in extremes of age. It includes a step-by-step approach helping readers visualize the procedure in real time. The book is an invaluable resource for practicing doctors in peripheral and central locations and postgraduates.
Around the World in 80 Years: A Life of Exploration
by Ranulph FiennesA CELEBRATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF 'THE WORLD'S GREATEST LIVING EXPLORER' --------On the eve of his 80th birthday, Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks back at his remarkable life and adventures.He's climbed Everest not long after a heart bypass operation, he's run seven marathons on seven continents, he's hauled loaded sledges across both polar ice caps and he's circumnavigated the earth...Ran Fiennes truly is the world's greatest explorer, and this book celebrates his 80th birthday by showcasing his greatest achievements in his own words. Featuring interviews and tributes from his friends, colleagues and admirers, Around the World in 80 Years celebrates the incredible life of a legendary explorer.
Inside No. 9: the final scripts from the acclaimed BBC comedy-horror anthology series, now a West End stage production
by Steve Pemberton Reece Shearsmith'The best comedy the UK has ever created' GUARDIAN'One of the most satisfying endings in TV history' INEWS 'Endlessly entertaining and richly rewarding' DAILY TELEGRAPH Inside No. 9 is the twisted, darkly comic, boundary-pushing creation of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, universally acclaimed by viewers and critics as a masterpiece of TV comedy. Take one last glimpse behind the door marked 'Number 9' as the scripts from the final three series are collected here along with new introductions from the show's creators, giving behind-the-scenes insights into each thrilling episode.
Kings and Queens: 1200 Years of English and British Monarchs
by Iain Dale'We all know about Queen Victoria, Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth II, but how much do we really know about other monarchs? Yes, we know William the Conqueror beat King Harold at the Battle of Hastings. We know George III was mad, but what else do we know about his 60 year long reign? We know Henry VIII famously had six wives, but do we know much more about him, other than he was very fat?'The British monarchy is one of the oldest in the world - dating so far back that even its origins are the subject of debate. Was William the Conqueror the first king of England, or was it Alfred the Great? In this third instalment of the series that began with The Prime Ministers and The Presidents, Iain Dale charts this long history of the English and British monarchy, with 64 essays by journalists, historians and politicians on every individual to have sat on the throne, as well as some who didn't.From Alfred the Great to Charles III, each essay examines the monarch, their role and what they tell us about British history. Why has the British monarchy, unlike so many others, endured? Kings and Queens will attempt to answer this question, and many others, providing valuable insight into British history and how Britain is ruled today.
I Kissed a Werewolf and I Liked It: a steamy sapphic paranormal romance between a student and her werewolf mentor
by Cat HepburnA first year university student and the werewolf that bit her begin a deadly will-they-won't-they affair in this steamy paranormal enemies-to-lovers sapphic romance. The perfect treat to sink your teeth into, for fans of Ali Hazelwood's Bride, The Fake Mate by Lana Ferguson and My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine.The howling doesn't stop after the full moon.My first term of university: bad grades and worse sex. After losing my sister/best friend Grace and spending my teenage years suffering for it, I thought academia could be my saviour. So, I buried my head in as many books as I could find. But it turns out you can't just turn the page on years of guilt. Still, the university library has become something of a haven away from the darkness. Until a werewolf bit me in the romance section. And to my surprise, I kinda liked it.I should have died - but instead, in true me form, I fell in love with the mysterious wolf that nearly tore me to shreds.Now I feel myself changing, experiencing urges like never before. Maybe I should run for my life, but suddenly a dark bond is pulling me in closer. Am I making a terrible mistake? Could they be luring me in to finish what we started?Or could becoming a werewolf be the best thing that ever happened to me?
The Red Hollow: A haunted detective, a phantom killer... (William Garrett Novels)
by Natalie Marlow'Marlow has a poetic eye . . . But it's her mix of detective story and Gothic ghosts, ancient folk legends and lingering wartime trauma, that lift the book' Financial Times, Best new thrillersWarwickshire, 1934Deep in a hamlet in the Warwickshire countryside, Red Hollow Hall is a male-only sanatorium run by the charismatic psychiatrist Dr Moon. However, all is not well, and Dr Moon's patients are leaving Red Hollow in droves.Recent disturbances, which originally appeared to be pranks, have descended into something more sinister, and now the men believe they have a malevolent visitor - the mermaid of Red Hollow. The ghost of a murdered girl, they are convinced the mermaid wreaks bloody revenge on unsuspecting men each time the hamlet floods.When private enquiry agent, William Garrett, and freshly minted detective, Phyll Hall, are called in to uncover the identity of the intruder, they become trapped in a world of madness, the occult, and grisly murder. A world where William must use all his strength to differentiate between the real-life monster haunting Red Hollow Hall and the monsters of the mind. The Red Hollow is the follow-up to Natalie Marlow's critically acclaimed debut, Needless Alley.'As full of atmosphere as the author's critically acclaimed debut' Prima'Superbly researched, spine-tingling, and magnificently atmospheric' Abir Mukherjee, author of The Shadows of Men'A truly splendid, wicked gem of a book. I loved it' Tom Mead, author of Death and the Conjuror
CLARISSA: Muse to Power, The Untold Story of Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon
by Hugo VickersA The Week Book of the Week'Hugo Vickers brings tremendous authority to this life of one of the most significant and intriguing political wives of the last century. The integrity of his scholarship and his deep personal knowledge of his subject make this a compelling and definitive work.' - Professor Simon Heffer'A vivid portrayal of a remarkable and unusual woman, her world, and her times. Hugely enjoyable.' - Jung Chang'An engrossing and intimate biography of a remarkable and fascinating woman. Hugo Vickers deftly captures Clarissa's enigmatic personality and the glamorous world in which she moved.' - Robert Harris'Affectionate, crisp and gossipy . . . What a lost world this book captures' - Ysenda Maxtone Graham, The Times'A lissom, festive and very endearing biography' - Richard Davenport-Hines, Literary Review'She made Hugo Vickers her literary executor in 1985, meaning that he had complete access to her diaries and letters' - Lynn Barber, The Daily Telegraph'It is hard to think of another living author with such a wide knowledge of Clarissa's world, and Vickers's diligent, skilful biography is unfailingly readable - John Jolliffe, The Spectator-----Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon, wife of Prime Minister Anthony Eden, once famously said: 'For the past few weeks I have really felt as if the Suez Canal was flowing through my drawing-room.'With her impressive intellect and acerbic wit, she was a highly influential muse to many leading figures over several decades.At Oxford in the 1940s she fascinated dons and undergraduates alike. She went on to work in the film world for Alexander Korda and for George Weidenfeld at Contact Magazine. She was a close friend of Cecil Beaton, James Pope-Hennessy, Lucian Freud, Isaiah Berlin, and Lord Goodman. She fascinated Greta Garbo.After an early Bohemian life, she became a politically active wife to Eden when he was Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister, particularly during the Suez Crisis in 1956.Her death at 101 in 2021 has opened the way for this enthralling and revealing biography by the widely admired biographer Hugo Vickers. He knew her well for over 40 years, and consigned her revealing private papers and sharply written diaries to him.Here also are first hand contributions from friends such as Antonia Fraser. Clarissa Eden's story sheds invaluable light on a rapidly vanishing age and an extraordinary woman.