Books with author Rod Collins

What would you do to fit in?Growing up, Molley Larson had everything: the looks, the boyfriend, the grades. She was in the top tier of her class, a cheerleader to boot. So when she arrived at University she fully expected for her winning streak to continue.But life’s not that simple. When all expectations crumble, Molley turns to Sigma Alpha Kai, hoping to find support and comradery, but the exclusive sorority doesn’t just accept anyone. To prove her worth, Molley finds herself spiraling down into a world of overexertion and starvation she may not climb out of.Enter Will Wyatt, vet major with a secret Molley can’t seem to rid herself of, offering advise and unwanted snacks. With Will’s help will Molley see the danger in her practices or will her journey to fit in send her down a path she cannot come back from?

The Pires are cursed with new neighbors. Things were just fine on Nostfer Avenue until the Wolfsons arrived. There seems to be no end to the new family's strange rituals. They stay up all day long, lock their windows at night, and bathe—in sunshine. What's a nice vampire family to do?Ross Collins has created an ironic, laugh-out-loud story that invites you to think about accepting others—perhaps your neighbors are less different than you think.

This book is a guide for you on how to use Scikit-Learn, a machine learning library for Python programming language. The author first helps you know what Scikit-Learn are and how to set it up on your system. You are also guided on how to load datasets into Scikit-Learn. The author has then guided you on how to use the various machine learning algorithms to implement machine learning models of different types with Scikit-Learn. Some of the algorithms that have been discussed include Support Vector Machine (SVM), Linear Regression, K-Nearest Neighbors and K-Means. In all these, practical examples have been given, hence you will know how to implement models and use them for making predictions. The content is: Getting Started with Scikit-learn Support Vector Machines in Scikit-learn Scikit-Learn Linear Regression Scikit-Learn k-Nearest Neighbors Classifier K-Means Clustering With Scikit-LearnSubjects include: python programming language, python, linear regression book, scikit-learn, scikit-learn and tensorflow, support vector machine, linear regression, k-nearest neighbor, k-means, kernel, linear regression models, data visualisation, linear regression analysis, linear regression machine learning.

Snip is a little crocodile who loves his dad. But when he realises he doesn't know what his dad DOES all day, he heads off with Max the monkey, in search of an answer. Snip soon discovers that his friends' dads can do all sorts of special things, and he wonders whether his own dad is good at anything. In the end, Snip's mum shows him that he has the cleverest dad of all - AMAZING! The award-winning illustrator, Ross Collins, brings us this warm, funny tale of friendship and fathers, sure to charm children and dads alike.

It's off to ancient Greece for a split-your-side funny take on the politics of junior-high popularity.In ancient Greece lived a little girl called Medusa Jones. Medusa was a Gorgon, but apart from that, pretty normal. So she has snakes for hair instead of gorgeous blond ringlets like Cassandra. So her best friend is half horse. Is that any reason for the popular kids to be SO mean?Medusa's sure the school camping trip is going to be a nightmare. But a rock fall puts the popular kids in peril, and Medusa's the only one who can help. Will she be a hero -- or is her monster side finally going to come out? It's Freaks versus Heroes, brought to life by Ross Collins's hilarious illustrations!

This book provides in-depth coverage of Further Mechanics for Cambridge International AS and A Level Further Mathematics 9231, for examination from 2020 onwards. With a clear focus on mathematics in life and work, this text builds the key mathematical skills and knowledge that will open up a wide range of careers and further study.This student book is part of a series of nine books covering the complete syllabus for Cambridge International AS and A Level Mathematics (9709) and Further Mathematics (9231), for first teaching from September 2018. We are working with Cambridge International Examinations towards endorsement of this series. Written by expert authors, this Student Book:• covers the complete content of Further Mechanics with clear references to what you will learn at the start of each chapter, and coverage that clearly and directly matches the Cambridge syllabus• sets mathematics in real-world contexts that emphasise practical applications and career paths, with inspiring case studies and discussion activities that showcase how mathematics is relevant to different roles• develops the key A Level mathematical skills of mathematical modelling, problem-solving and communication through dedicated questions and teaching• helps you master mathematics with varied practice to develop understanding, exam-style questions to test comprehension, and selected Cambridge past paper questions to help prepare for examination• gives you control of your learning with prior knowledge checks to assess readiness and end-of-chapter summaries that test understanding• supports you through the course with detailed explanations, clear worked examples and plenty of practice on each topic with full workings shown for each answer• provides clear progression from A Level Mathematics and develops confident, independent and reflective mathematicians through extension questions and group discussions• supports mathematical communication and literacy with key terms for each topic explained and supported by a comprehensive glossary.

When one young germ finds itself in the germ academy, he finds out that infecting is not really for him! Try as he might, he just can't work up the enthusiasm for sickness that his classmates - Snot, Rash, Pus and Scab - so obviously feel for the task. And when the sweet little germ is sent to ruin Myrtle's birthday, things don't work out as planned for Myrtle, the germ or indeed his horrible classmates. A fantastic and utterly bizarre picture book by the incomparable Ross Collins.

During what turns out to be one very eventful night, a little boy named Ben is hoping to exchange his loose tooth for something special from the Tooth Fairy, but before she can do her work, she has to get past the Sandman. A turf battle ensues as some ghosts, The-Thing-Under-the-Bed, and even Santa Claus show up to create some nighttime havoc. Only when these precocious characters make enough noise to wake Ben up and hear him shout, "Clear off!" do they get the hint and move on to Mary's house across the street. Parents will appreciate this light-hearted approach to calming nighttime anxiety-what could be better than putting a child to sleep with a laugh and a smile?

Students can quickly get to grips with problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum.Problem solving and reasoning are focuses in the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. It is essential that all students have access to problem solving and reasoning activities. Some key benefits to problem solving in maths include:• Helping pupils grasp diverse mathematical concepts and understand the application of the subject• Enhancing strategic thinking• Developing transferable skillsThis book consists of three different types of mathematical problem solving challenges:1.Solving mathematical problems. This involves pupils solving problems ‘within’ mathematics itself, recognising patterns and relationships, making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions.2.Reasoning mathematically. This involved pupils using logical thinking to solve problems, focusing on making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions using appropriate language.3.Using & applying mathematics in real-world contexts. This involves pupils engaging in challenges that require them to use and apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in open-ended, real-world contexts.