James Hughes

This book presents algorithms and tools that are designed to model and extract information from personal contact networks, which represent which individuals in a population are physically in contact with one another. The authors developed these tools based on research they conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of improving responses to epidemics in the future. The book provides methods for modelling the transmission of infection across a population. The authors explain how an epidemic model can be used to strategically distribute vaccines and minimize the spread of a virus. The book shows how evolutionary computation, graph compression, and network induction can be utilized to manage issues that arise from an epidemic.

ARE YOU NEW TO THE ILLUSTRATION BUSINESS? Fresh out of college, changing career or in your early years as an illustrator? The Illustrator's Guide gives you the essentials to kick-start your professional freelance career - and make it outstanding. Packed with expert, step-by-step guidance, top tips and exercises, this practical book shows you how to be an illustrator that stands out from the crowd. It covers all parts of developing a creative freelance career, including: forming good creative habits, finding clients, developing a great portfolio of work, getting feedback from people in the industry, contracts and copyright, and how to find an agent. The Illustrator's Guide is the ultimate companion for creatives entering the world of freelance illustration. It will be your companion all the way from enthusiastic beginner to confident professional and will guide you through every aspect of the business of illustration.

ARE YOU NEW TO THE ILLUSTRATION BUSINESS? Fresh out of college, changing career or in your early years as an illustrator? The Illustrator’s Guide gives you the essentials to kick-start your professional freelance career – and make it outstanding. Packed with expert, step-by-step guidance, top tips and exercises, this practical book shows you how to be an illustrator who stands out from the crowd. It covers all parts of developing a creative freelance career, including: forming good creative habits, finding clients, developing a great portfolio of work, getting feedback from people in the industry, contracts and copyright, and how to find an agent. The Illustrator's Guide is the ultimate companion for creatives entering the world of freelance illustration. It will be your companion all the way from enthusiastic beginner to confident professional and will guide you through every aspect of the business of illustration.

Misguided RetributionBy: James HughesOn the third date, Marlene and the seemingly charming Sheldon Wilson go back to her home for coffee after dinner. Marlene finishes making coffee when he grabs Marlene, kisses her, and says they belong together. When Marlene says it's much too early to commit to a lasting relationship, he is quick to anger and accuses Marlene of leading him on. Finally, Marlene convinces him to leave, telling him she needed time to think, but really, she just needed to get him to leave.Was Sheldon Wilson in his car or still prowling around outside looking for a way to get in? He had pounded first on her front door begging to come in and talk. All they needed to do was talk. He could explain his actions the previous night was his plea. Next he pounded on the back kitchen door and Marleen hurried to make sure it was locked. The same pleading when she refused to open the door had become a threat. "I will make you sorry for this." She called the police.Bill Sayers and Mary Ellen Withers would be fascinated by Marleen Hilton's night of terror and the strange set of events that follow in Misguided Retribution.About the AuthorAs a retired engineer, James Hughes had been limited in his work writing technical papers and analyses. Unnecessary filler or texture was discouraged in those writings. Now free to expand his writing, he could add as much descriptive material as he felt necessary to advance the story. He always strives to limit narrative that was not relative, just tell the story. He particularly enjoyed writing dialogue, creating the back and forth between individuals. If the characters were properly described, then the dialog that flowed between them would proceed logically. As a fan of O'Henrys writing, he liked to interject twists or surprises in a story and always attempted to do so.

Set against a backdrop of suburban Australia and rural South Korea, a boy becomes a man and continues to question what he knows about the world. Understanding Almost Nothing of the World is a collage of fragmented memories about the ephemerality of childhood relationships and an evocative journey of self-realisation through the lens of adult na vety. Understanding Almost Nothing of the World anatomises an Australian-ness in a global culture, and thence codifies the troubling and melancholic nature of the senseless.Moya Costello, 2019 Carmel Bird Digital Literary Award judge JAMES HUGHES lives in Melbourne. His stories have won The Angelo Natoli, Hal Porter and Tabor Adelaide prizes. His story, 'The Stone, The Storm, The End of Huckleberry Finn' was shortlisted in the international Bristol Short Story Prize.

Adventure PartnersBy: James Hughes"My name is Mary Ellen Withers; may I borrow your text." she asked with a beautiful full-tooth grin. Was there a suggestive look from her when she grinned or was it just his hopeful imagination? The Lord had spared no expense in creating this one, some of his best work."You may indeed""Do you want me to sign for it?""No Mary Ellen I will remember you.""Thank you, I hope you will."When she walked out he couldn't help admiring the last of her as well. Maybe the Lord had called on Michelangelo to finish that part. At about 5 ft. 5, and 115 pounds it was properly distributed; the short blondish hair completed the portrait.Some people go looking for adventure, but adventure seemed to find Bill Sayers and Mary Ellen Withers.About the AuthorThe author, James Hughes, always enjoyed stories or mysteries that had a circuitous path to an ending. He found when he introduced more individuals in a story there were more opportunities for diversity in the tale. Each character provides his own personality with an opportunity to alter the story or to add to the mystery. As a result, sometimes the path to the original intended outcome takes a different path. As individuals and circumstances alter the path, the path drives the individual in another direction. As these circumstances occurred the author too was often led in a new direction. The story to be told was always the author's thrust not a detailed description of textured venues.

A young boy dreams of finding a magic necklace. The necklace and its history lead him on a path to learn more of its mysterious origin. The need to solve a puzzle and to find the true history of the necklace follows him to adulthood as he traverses through generations to determine the real meaning behind the magic necklace. In the end, he may just discover the necklace is a symbol for a wrong that has been righted.About the AuthorJames Hughes has always had dreams that seemed real, and he wondered if he could bottle one of these dreams and create a story. His dreams always run on without a complete path to a realistic ending. He decided he would envision an ending to one of his dreams and then set out to find the path to finality and write down the journey. Being an ardent fan of American history, Hughes has always wanted to find a way to weave in factual history elements into his writing. In this tale, some research provided historical details that advance the story along. In July of 2019 he felt he had achieved not what he had first envisioned, but the path to an ending that suited him.

James Hughes first collection of poetry, Lament Against Distance over 30 years of poetics

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Like us, the Corinthian Christians struggled to struggle and preferred to prosper. Ungrateful and arrogant, they needed to hear the sometimes-hard truths that Paul sets out in the second half of this deeply personal letter. But he also reveals here his heart for Christ's peopleone filled with the true love of Christ for wayward "children" with all their familiar failings. These seven studies in 2 Corinthians 8 - 13 follow on from the Good Book Guide on chapters 1-7 and are perfect for small groups studying this New Testament letter.

More than eight out of ten of us will suffer back pain at some point - but far fewer know what to do about it. This book reveals how changing the way you sleep can help get rid of your pain. The result of conversations with doctors, physiotherapists, surgeons and chiropractors it lays out what you can do tonight to start the healing process. Find out not only which position will take the strain off your body, but also whether your mattress and pillow are helping or hindering your recovery. It tells you the worst possible position for you to sleep in, wherever your pain is centered. It tells you why pillows don't always need to go under your head (and the one sleeping position where they should never go under your head). Plus, the one thing that most of us do in bed which increases the strain on our neck by six times. It has been designed to be read quickly, in one sitting, so you can take immediate action before bed. I hope the information helps you as much as it has helped me. Reviews from Amazon.com: ***** "Short, clear and easy to follow...what more could you want? The advice in here makes a lot of sense and has helped me already. I would recommend this book to any neck/back sufferers looking for a quick easy read." - Aunt Bee

In order to understand and formulate housing policy and programs, it is necessary to have a working knowledge of the internal economic operation of housing from the points of view of both the investor and the owner. James W. Hughes argues that investors' and owners' behavior and activity tend to be governed by market forces and other realities. In that regard, he begins this work by analyzing market rates of return in real estate and housing undertakings, and the variety of analytical techniques which underlie their determination.Methods of Housing Analysis is designed to provide urban planners with an introduction to the basic, quantitative techniques associated with the analysis of housing. A myriad of specific analytical methods has evolved in each of the professions concerned with this subject area. Planners, investors, developers, engineers, appraisers, social scientists, and governmental officials all tend to exhibit unique perspectives when examining housing and have developed their analytical frameworks accordingly.The work is comprised of an extensive discussion by the author, detailed case studies and examples, and a number of essays by leading experts that detail specific analytical procedures and demonstrate their use. The book is divided into four major sections: analysis of the internal operation of housing; basic cost-revenue analysis; expanded cost-revenue/benefit analysis; and government regulation of housing. The thorough nature of Hughes' discussion and of the related readings makes this volume an ideal textbook and reference source.

Are there potentials in central city revitalization? What role will the federal government play in determining future retail locational choices? Shopping center development has never been more popular - or more hazardous than it is today. Retail distribution in the United States has greater efficiency than anywhere else in the world, a tribute to the adaptability and rationalization of systems which have characterized the field. The pressures of the future, however, require greater exertion if they are to be adequately met.The industry drive to the new "middle markets" may change the face of small city America - or it may lead to a blind alley. As central cities, aided by EDA (Economic Development Administration) and UDAG (Urban Development Action Grant), gird up for revitalization in the face of reduced real buying power, these issues take on increased vigor.A whole new legal fabric is evolving in the development of major commercial facilities. Does it mark the path of the future - or is it an ineffectual last gasp effort to reshape the basic overwhelming trend lines of American life? How do we get a grasp on these parameters? Whether city planner, economic or marketing consultant, investor, or developer - much of our future depends on the answers. The authorities brought together for these specially sponsored papers are the best in the business - and provide key insights into this dynamic field. Demographics and consumer response that challenge marketing and planning professionals are also included.