Skip・Beat!, Vol. 39

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421599228
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Kyoko finally knows why her mother treated her so coldly when she was a child, and the story is more tragic and full of betrayal than she could have guessed. But hearing the painful truth isn’t a new wound on Kyoko’s fragile soul. In fact, it actually releases her from some of the ghosts of her past. She might never have a loving relationship with Saena, but she’s more determined than ever to become an actress to make them both proud! -- VIZ Media

Skip Beat! (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 14

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421599144
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 544

Book Description
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight! Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae "Moko" Kotonami. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out without even letting her perform! Kyoko’s temporary manager, Yoshiro, isn’t worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn’t enough to stand in the way of Kyoko’s dreams. Still, her competition isn’t known for playing fair, and Kyoko’s professionalism is getting blasted away by waves of doubt and grudge demons. Her only chance to stay in the running is to channel her dark emotions into her acting, but how can she hope to control feelings about her special weakness, Ren Tsuruga?!

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 40

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974702332
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
Kyoko desperately wants to be cast in a new samurai drama so that she can work opposite her best friend in the entire world, Kanae “Moko” Kotonami. But there are plenty of hurdles between her and her dream role, including another actress who might be willing to do anything to take out the competition! -- VIZ Media

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 44

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974722457
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
Kyoko thought she’d be able to relax now that she’s secured the role of Momiji, but various romantic misunderstandings are making her life more stressful than ever. How can she focus on being an amazing actress when a photo of Ren kissing a famous actress just leaked! -- VIZ Media

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 37

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421592339
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
The president of LME created the Love Me Section for Kyoko because he could sense her great potential, but he knew she’d never be a true star until she could make her wounded heart whole. And Kyoko has made amazing strides toward healing since she first declared vengeance on Sho. But how will her hard-won strength withstand coming face-to-face with the person who cut her the deepest—her mother?! -- VIZ Media

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 36

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421589702
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
Kyoko’s time in Guam is coming to an end, and with it her role as Setsu. She’s sad that she won’t have an excuse to be near Ren anymore, but unbeknownst to her, Ren is even more affected by their parting than she is! Facing his demons finally let him believe in the bright future Kyoko represents. But back in Japan, her dark past is rearing its ugly head. Will it get in the way of Kyoko’s hopes of a happily ever after?! -- VIZ Media

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 35

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421586614
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Kyoko is on the tropical paradise of Guam, and in true fairy-tale fashion, she encounters a magical creature emerging from the sea! She even recognizes him as Corn, a beloved friend from her childhood whose gift of an enchanted stone has helped her deal with the trauma in her life. But Corn is actually Kuon, who is actually Ren Tsuruga! And it’s only a matter of time before Kyoko’s brilliant ability to see through Ren’s disguises breaks his cover...for good! -- VIZ Media

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 42

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 197471022X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
Kyoko has sailed through the first two audition tests for the role of Momiji, impressing even the people who are rooting against her. But her competition isn’t known for playing fair, and the more Kyoko shines, the dirtier Kimiko is willing to get. When Kimiko’s scheming scores a direct hit, Kyoko’s professionalism is blasted away by waves of doubt and grudge demons. Her only way to stay in the running is to channel her dark emotions into her acting, but how can she hope to control her feelings about her special weakness—Ren Tsuruga?! -- VIZ Media

Skip・Beat!, Vol. 41

Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974706125
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Kyoko has trained hard to be the perfect ninja, and now the day of the Momiji audition has dawned. But the producer in charge of the acting test kicks Kyoko out for having hair unbecoming of a ninja, without even letting her perform! Kyoko’s temporary manager Yashiro isn’t worried, though. He knows a little adversity isn’t enough to stand in the way of Kyoko’s ninja dreams. But are grit and determination really enough to break through the producer’s professional skepticism? -- VIZ Media

Introduction to Information Retrieval

Author: Christopher D. Manning
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139472100
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Class-tested and coherent, this textbook teaches classical and web information retrieval, including web search and the related areas of text classification and text clustering from basic concepts. It gives an up-to-date treatment of all aspects of the design and implementation of systems for gathering, indexing, and searching documents; methods for evaluating systems; and an introduction to the use of machine learning methods on text collections. All the important ideas are explained using examples and figures, making it perfect for introductory courses in information retrieval for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in computer science. Based on feedback from extensive classroom experience, the book has been carefully structured in order to make teaching more natural and effective. Slides and additional exercises (with solutions for lecturers) are also available through the book's supporting website to help course instructors prepare their lectures.