It's easy to write correct Ruby code, but to gain the fluency needed to write great Ruby code, you must go beyond syntax and absorb the "Ruby way" of thinking and problem solving. In Eloquent Ruby, Russ Olsen helps you write Ruby like true Rubyists do-so you can leverage its immense, surprising power. Olsen draws on years of experience internalizing the Ruby culture and teaching Ruby to other programmers. He guides you to the "Ah Ha!" moments when it suddenly becomes clear why Ruby works the way it does, and how you can take advantage of this language's elegance and expressiveness. Eloquent Ruby starts small, answering tactical questions focused on a single statement, method, test, or bug. You'll learn how to write code that actually looks like Ruby (not Java or C#); why Ruby has so many control structures; how to use strings, expressions, and symbols; and what dynamic typing is really good for. Next, the book addresses bigger questions related to building methods and classes. You'll discover why Ruby classes contain so many tiny methods, when to use operator overloading, and when to avoid it. Olsen explains how to write Ruby code that writes its own code-and why you'll want to.He concludes with powerful project-level features and techniques ranging from gems to Domain Specific Languages. A part of the renowned Addison-Wesley Professional Ruby Series, Eloquent Ruby will help you "put on your Ruby-colored glasses" and get results that make you a true believer.
'I can say with certainty that this man saved my life. He made life worth living. But most importantly, he empowered me to find and reclaim myself again' Lady GagaDo the work to heal yourself and find a path through trauma.Trauma is everywhere and so many of us are silently affected by it. Stressful, challenging and frightening events can happen to anyone, at any age, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted. Left unchecked, difficult experiences can have a lasting psychological effect on our wellbeing.In Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, leading psychiatrist Dr Paul Conti sets out a unique set of tools anyone can access to help recognise the signs of trauma, heal from past hurt and find the road to recovery.Drawing on the most recent scientific research, Dr Conti breaks down the topic into clear sections, looking at why trauma happens, how it manifests in the body and what we can do to move past it. In the book, you'll discover the three different types of trauma you might face, as well as practical exercises and solutions for getting to the root of the problem.This is an important, life-affirming book, one that invites you to empower yourself against trauma, own your life experiences and learn to thrive, not just survive, in the wake of life's difficulties.
"Calculations in AS and A Level Chemistry fills a gap in the market and provides excellent coverage of the calculations needed at A Level. Chapters are clearly laid out, with plenty of worked examples, and there are helpful notes throughout." The Times Educational Supplement, April 2001. * Suitable for use with all AS and A Level specifications, it helps students to understand mathematical concepts specific to AS and A Level Chemistry. * Assumes only a basic knowledge of GCSE Chemistry to help bridge the gap between GCSE and AS/A Level. * Ideal as a self-study text to build students' knowledge and competence in completing calculations. * Uses simple language to clearly explain the basic principles. * Guides students through each exercise with help and hint boxes as they gradually progress through the text. * Covers variants of each type of calculation.
Encounter the Heart of God The Passion Translation(R) is a modern, easy-to-read Bible translation that unlocks the passion of God's heart and expresses his fiery love--merging emotion and life-changing truth. This translation will evoke an
The conclusion to the Arthur C. Clarke classic science fiction sequence. In the year 3001, the Monolith awakes for only the second time in four million years. And so the limitless power of an alien technology will decide the part that humanity must play in the evolution of the galaxy. Voyager. *BA Books For Giving title*
The Fifth Edition of Luellmann's Color Atlas of Pharmacology has been extensively revised to include all recent advances and new drugs, and the illustrations have been optimized and updated. Each two-page spread presents concise text on the left complemented by detailed full-color illustrations on the right to help users quickly digest important facts and concepts.Color-coded sections provide readers with a helpful framework with which to approach the latest developments in pharmacology.Part 1, General Pharmacology, explains basic aspects, such as drug absorption, distribution, and elimination, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug actionsPart 2, Systems Pharmacology, presents the different groups of drugs, emphasizing their functional and therapeutic aspectsPart 3, Therapy of Selected Diseases, provides all the relevant information regarding the pharmacological treatment of a large number of conditionsKey features:User-friendly format ideal for study and review, self-assessment, and quick referenceCompletely revised and updated, with 174 color platesNew glossary of important and interesting pharmacological termsUpdated detailed drug indexes containing current information on drugs listed by both generic and brand namesThe Fifth Edition of Color Atlas of Pharmacology is an essential study guide and reference for every student, nurse, and practicing physician needing to keep up to date with recent advances in the field.
Harry Keogh is a necroscope - he knows the thoughts of corpses in their graves. Unfortunately for Harry, his talent works both ways. The outer limits of horror are unleashed when Harry Keogh is recruited by the E-Branch (E for ESP) of the British Secret Service to combat his own evil counterpart, the deadly Romanian Boris Dragosani. Long buried in hallowed ground, bound by earth and silver, the master vampire schemes and plots. Trapped in unlife, neither dead nor living, Thibor Ferenczy hungers for freedom and revenge. The vampire's human tool is Boris Dragosani, part of a super-secret Soviet spy agency. Dragosani is an avid pupil, eager to plumb the depthless evil of the vampire's mind. Ferenczy teaches Dragosani the awful skills of the necromancer, gives him the ability to rip secrets from the mind and bodies of the dead. Dragosani works not for Ferenczy's freedom but is in the pay of an ultra-secret Soviet paranormal agency over which he means to gain power for himself with knowledge raped from the dead. His speciality is tearing secrets from the souls of newly dead traitors. His only opponent: Harry Koegh. Like Dragosani, Harry is a necroscope who can speak with the dead.But Harry is a champion of the dead - and the living. From the Romanian mausoleum where the undead vampire tests the limits of his bonds, the stage is set for the most horrifying, violent supernatural confrontation ever when Harry Keogh is recruited by the British Secret Service to take on Dragosani. To protect Harry, the dead will do anything - even rise from their graves!
During your life you will make many important financial decisions. Their success will be significantly affected by the state of the economy and financial markets when you make them. Imagine if you had a guide to the future to help you anticipate pe
This is Siegfried Sassoon's fictionalized autobiography of the period between the early spring of 1916 and the summer of 1917. The narrative moves from the trenches to the Fourth Army School, to Morlancourt and a raid, then to and through the Somme.
York Notes Advanced offer a fresh and accessible approach to English Literature. This market-leading series has been completely updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate students. Written by established literature experts, York Notes Advanced intorduce students to more sophisticated analysis, a range of critical perspectives and wider contexts.
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Key Features: * Study methods * Introduction to the text * Summaries with critical notes * Themes and techniques * Textual analysis of key passages * Author biography * Historical and literary background * Modern and historical critical approaches * Chronology * Glossary of literary terms
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 360, Publishers: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), ISBN-13: 9780593844106, Date of issue: 2024
Master Greek script with this straightforward guide from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. Read and write Greek script is a clear step-by-step guide to the written language, with plenty of examples from real-life texts to show how it works in context and lots of exercises to reinforce your learning. This new edition has an easy-to-read page design. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Greece.TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 24, Publishers: Magic Cat Publishing, Author: Jennifer Eckford, ISBN-13: 9781917044004, Date of issue: 2025
A marriage is between two people. And their millions of followers. Nara Smith and Ballerina Farm fans must read this new tradwife thriller with a huge twist Mirror As seen in Stylist and Sunday Times Style Magazine: 'Twisted tradwife lit is here' 'Gripping and razor-sharp, this is twisted tradwife lit at its most addictive' Heat A gripping thriller about deception and self-discovery Woman & Home Madison March is the perfect wife, with the perfect family and the perfect life. She spends her days baking sourdough and picking vegetables from the garden while watching her children play in the fields surrounding her Montana homestead. Dinner is always on the table for her husband, and they end their days sitting on the porch, watching the sun go down. Its a life anyone would dream of. And its all a lie. 'Perfect for anyone who loves their thrillers to be twisty, mysterious and forever several steps ahead. I had to pick my jaw off the floor quite a few times' Katy Brent A twisty novel Belfast Telegraph 'Will keep you turning the pages well into the night' Catherine Cooper 'Deliciously twisty and diabolically plotted So addictive' Laurie Elizabeth Flynn A page-turning thriller that explores influencer culture, with a shocking twist Best 'Compelling with twists that will give you whiplash' Diane Jeffrey 'Original, compulsive, exquisitely plotted' A.A. Chaudhuri Its addictive, with lots of drama, some memorable side characters and a huge twist I for one did not see coming. The Daily Mirror Readers are OBSESSED with The Tradwifes Secret 'Exposing the underside of the world of influencershow far would you go for money, fame and glamour?' 'As a self proclaimed tradwife, I was hooked from the cover of this book. It was so good. I couldn't believe all the twists' 'Had me gripped from the very first Instagram post I saw announcing the closure of the Truly Madison account. I just knew I had to read it' 'This book was literal catnip for me! Scary and surprising, the ultimate reality thriller' 'As a self-proclaimed tradwife, I was hooked' 'Thrilling, entertaining, mysterious, eye openingI couldnt read this book fast enough' 'Its been a while since a books twist left me quite literally SHOOK, and then this one came along!' 'A stunningly compulsive read from a truly brilliant author!' 'This is 100% an absolute must read' 'All about the secrets behind tradwives InstagramDefinitely a 5-star book, I loved it' 'Crazy good' '5 HUGE STARS. If I could give it 10 STARS I would'
Get ready to fight for whats right with Stacey Abrams in this exciting middle grade nonfiction biography. Perfect for fans of the Who Was and Little Leaders series, the books in the VIP series tell the trueand amazingstories of some of history's greatest trailblazers. Meet the VERY IMPORTANT PEOPLE who changed the world!Stacey Abrams is an activist who works for fair voting rights. Shes a lawyer, an author, and a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, too! Experience all the exciting moments in Staceys thrilling life in this exciting biography, packed with two-color illustrations and fun facts, like how the census helps everyone!Short and engaging chapters are interspersed with special lists and other information made to order to engage kids, whether they're already biography fans or "have to" write a report for school. Extras include a timeline, a bibliography, and a hall of fame of other successful African American organizers and leaders.The VIP series features inspiring adventures and fun facts about some of history's greatest trailblazerssmart, tough, persevering innovators who will inspire today's kids. Featuring underappreciated historical figures and groups, with a focus on leaders in science and technology, the nonfiction biographies in the VIP series are fun and engaging. Just looking at the cover will make kids want to learn more about these VIPs, and once they dive in they will zoom through stories that read like adventures.Each book in the VIP series allows your middle grader to experience all the exciting moments in some very important but lesser known lives. These biographies for kids age 9-12 include: VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer: Engineering Wizard; VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice; and VIP: Lewis Latimer.
