"New Frontiers in Applied Data Mining" is a comprehensive collection of research papers documenting the results of the PAKDD Workshops 2008. These workshops took place as part of the PAKDD conference in Osaka, Japan, and provide deep insights into the latest developments in the field of data mining. The 17 selected contributions come from 38 submitted papers and cover a wide range of topics, including big data processing, machine learning, statistical analyses, and interactive data mining techniques. The authors, including renowned experts, discuss innovative approaches to applying data mining in various fields such as medicine, marketing, security, and decision support. This book is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers dealing with the challenges and opportunities of data mining.