Providing unique, accessible lessons on engineering, this title in the bestselling 101 Things I Learned(R) series is a perfect resource for students, recent graduates, general readers, and even seasoned professionals. An experienc
'This has to be my favourite novel of Portia's!' Reader review Get lost in this rockstar rom-com from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh. Nicole Wildes life is one of sell-out gigs, sleeping on tour buses, and partying with the band all night long. But shes not in the band. Shes a music journalist, paid to do a job many would kill for. Nicole has had a crush on rockstar Luke Fox since she was a teenager. When shes invited to tour with his band, she knows nothing can happen. Shes spent too much time with musicians to seriously consider a romantic relationship with one of them and with her best friend Dylan King caught up in yet another scandal, shes far too busy for love. Watching fans throw themselves at Luke, Nicole settles for friendship. But as the tour goes on, will she allow it to turn into something more? Don't miss Portia MacIntosh's linked novella Off the Record to see where Nicole started out! Praise for Portia MacIntosh: 'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low 'I laughed, I cried I loved it. Holly Martin 'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot 'A fun, fabulous 5-star rom com!' Sandy Barker 'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove 'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland This book was previously published as How Not to be Starstruck.
"Here is a volume that has no parallel. . . . A good reference book for those interested in the details of avian anatomy."Science Books & Films "A gold mine of facts. . . . Every library and biology department, as well as every birder, should have a copy close at hand."Roger Tory Peterson, from the foreword One of the most heavily illustrated ornithology references ever written, Manual or Ornithology is a visual guide to the structure and anatomy of birdsa basic tool for investigation for anyone curious about the fascinating world of birds. A concise atlas of anatomy, it contains more than 200 specially prepared accurate and clear drawings that include material never illustrated before. The text is as informative as the drawings; written at a level appropriate to undergraduate students and to bird lovers in general, it discusses why birds look and act the way they do. Designed to supplement a basic ornithology textbook, the Manual of Ornithology covers systematics and evolution, topography, feathers and flight, the skeleton and musculature, and the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, reproductive, sensory, and nervous systems of birds, as well as field techniques for watching and studying birds. Each chapter concludes with a list of key references for the topic covered, with a comprehensive bibliography at the end of the volume. Autorid: Noble S. Proctor, Patrick J. Lynch
Examine the basic concepts behind today's power systems as well as the tools you need to apply your newly acquired skills to real-world situations with POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, SI, 7th Edition. The latest updates throughout this new edition reflect the most recent trends in the field as the authors highlight key physical concepts with clear explanations of important mathematical techniques. New co-author Adam Birchfield joins this prominent author team with fresh insights into the latest technological advancements. The authors develop theory and modeling from simple beginnings, clearly demonstrating how you can apply the principles you learn to new, more complex situations. New learning objectives and helpful case study summaries help focus your learning, while the updated PowerWorld® Simulation works seamlessly with this edition's content to provide hands-on design experience. WebAssign for Glover/Overbye/Sarma's Power System Analysis and Design, SI, 7th Edition, helps you prepare for class with confidence. Its online learning platform for your math, statistics, science and engineering courses helps you practice and absorb what you learn. Autorid: J. Duncan Glover, J. Duncan Glover, Mulukutla Sarma, Thomas Overbye, Adam Birchfield
With luminous, evocative illustrations and rhymed texts, this book gently explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl. In a world where many children, and adults, are grappling with such intense emotions, When I Feel Lonely provides a calm, compassionate and understanding voice, helping young readers to recognize and name their feelings. This newest book about emotions from a beloved author and illustrator is a powerful and timely exploration of childhood loneliness. It acknowledges that, while feeling alone is natural and something everyone experiences, it also conveys how unsettling and scary the sensation can be. In her characteristically sensitive style, Teckentrup explores the quiet moments when the world seems distant and we are left grappling with the heavy silence that surrounds us. The narrative doesnt shy away from the intensity of these emotions, instead offering an honest portrayal of how loneliness can feel like an all-encompassing shadow. The book reassures children that while loneliness can be sad and difficult, it is a part of life that everyone experiences. And best of all it offers a glimmer of hope, showing that even in the darkest moments, there is the possibility of light and connection ahead. Autorid: Britta Teckentrup
With traditions, records, and Penguins lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Pittsburgh fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, behind-the-scenes tales, memorable moments, and
An illuminating and comprehensive interrogation of the impacts of corruption on state structures and institutions in Africa from two expert African scholars.Focusing on a variety of institutions and establishments from the judiciary to the legislature, civil service to religion, tertiary education to national economies and drawing on key countries across the continent, including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, the book explains why national, continental and global initiatives addressing corruption have achieved such limited success. This provides a much-needed nuanced understanding of corruption which rejects stereotypical depictions of Africa as a corruption-ridden continent and also offers new insights into the international community's role in making and sustaining corrupt systems in Africa. Autorid: Yusuf Ali, Abiodun Alao
TERRAFORMING MARSThis book provides a thorough scientific review of how Mars might eventually be colonized, industrialized, and transformed into a world better suited to human habitation.The idea of terraforming Mars has, in recent times, become a topic of intense scientific interest and great public debate. Stimulated in part by the contemporary imperative to begin geoengineering Earth, as a means to combat global climate change, the terraforming of Mars will work to make its presently hostile environment more suitable to life--especially human life. Geoengineering and terraforming, at their core, have the same goal--that is to enhance (or revive) the ability of a specific environment to support human life, society, and industry. The chapters in this text, written by experts in their respective fields, are accordingly in resonance with the important, and ongoing discussions concerning the human stewardship of global climate systems. In this sense, the text is both timely and relevant and will cover issues relating to topics that will only grow in their relevance in future decades. The notion of terraforming Mars is not a new one, as such, and it has long played as the background narrative in many science fiction novels. This book, however, deals exclusively with what is physically possible, and what might conceivably be put into actual practice within the next several human generations.AudienceResearchers in planetary science, astronomy, astrobiology, space engineering, architecture, ethics, as well as members of the space industry.
In Together at the Table, the husband-and-wife founders of Juliska, David and Capucine, share their philosophy on love and the art of living well. Sharing their family stories and traditions for celebrating lifes special moments, they delve into the soulful, the whimsical, and the delightedly imperfect art of entertaining. Their alluring mouth-blown Bohemian glassware and delicately embossed dinnerware make the perfect centerpieces for household bliss. This must-have volume contains hundreds of inspiring ideas about indulging in playful celebrations, how to reinvent the classics by mixing and matching, and the elegance that can be found in both formal and casual dining. A culmination of culture, sentiment, and tradition, Together at the Table is the perfect muse for everyone seeking joy at the table and harmony in the home. Autorid: Capucine De Wulf Gooding, David Gooding, Gemma Ingalls, Andy Ingalls
Readers adore Stephen King’s novels, and his novellas are their own dark treat, briefer but just as impactful and enduring as his longer fiction. Many of his novellas have been made into iconic films, including “The Body” (Stand By Me) and “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” (Shawshank Redemption).Four brilliant new tales in If It Bleeds are sure to prove as iconic as their predecessors. Once again, King’s remarkable range is on full display. In the title story, reader favorite Holly Gibney (from the Mr. Mercedes trilogy and The Outsider) must face her fears, and possibly another outsider—this time on her own. In “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” an intergenerational friendship has a disturbing afterlife. “The Life of Chuck” explores, beautifully, how each of us contains multitudes. And in “Rat,” a struggling writer must contend with the darker side of ambition.If these novellas show King’s range, they also prove that certain themes endure. One of King’s great concerns is evil, and in If It Bleeds, there’s plenty of it. There is also evil’s opposite, which in King’s fiction often manifests as friendship. Holly is reminded that friendship is not only life-affirming but can be life-saving. Young Craig befriends Mr. Harrigan, and the sweetness of this late-in-life connection is its own reward.
`This excellent text will introduce advanced students - and remind senior researchers - of the availability of a broad range of techniques available for the systematic analysis of social data that is not numeric. It makes the key point that neither quantitative nor qualitative methods are interpretive and at the same time demonstrates once and for all that neither a constructivist perspective nor a qualitative approach needs to imply abandonment of rigor. That the chapters are written by different authors makes possible a depth of expertise within each that is unusually strong′ - Susanna Hornig Priest, Texas A&M University; Author of `Doing Media Research′Qualitative Researching with Text, Image and Sound off
Kalifornien 1962. Juni Shimata ist neun Jahre alt. Marilyn Monroe ist gerade gestorben, die Kubaner und die Russen kommen. Eine schräge Welt von schönem Schein. ¿Benimm dich! Sei artig!" Aber Junis Albträume kommen viel eher von zu Hause: Scheidung, Rassismus, Missbrauch ¿ Das aufgeweckte Mädchen beginnt erst, das Leben kennenzulernen, und es kämpft mit aller Kraft, sich darauf einen Reim zu machen. In einer Reihe von Bildern ¿ wie alte, zufällig auf dem Speicher gefundene Filmrollen ¿ zeigt ¿Road Girl¿, wie die Dreikäsehoch-Hauptfigur ihre Phantasie benutzt, um mit einer Welt fertig zu werden, die sie nicht gerade mit offenen Armen empfängt ¿ ihr Vater aber schon. California, 1962. Juni Shimata is nine years old. Marilyn Monroe just died, the Cubans and the Russians are coming. A topsy-turvy world of glamor, hypocrisy, and rules. But the bogies threatening little Juni are much closer to home. Divorce, racial discrimination, abuse. Bright-minded Juni is just becoming aware of life and struggling to fit two and two together. In a series of tableaux, like random reels of old home movies found in the attic, "Road Girl" shows how the pintsized protagonist uses her fantasy to cope with a world that isn't ready to make room for her, and a father who is. Californie, 1962. Juni Shimata a neuf ans. Marilyn Monroe vient de mourir, les Cubains et le Russes arrivent. Un monde sens dessus-dessous, plein de glamour, d¿hypocrisie et de règles. Mais, les cauchemars qui menacent Juni sont plus proches de la maison : divorce, discrimination raciale, maltraitance. Avec toute sa petite tête, Juni s¿éveille à la vie et se bat pour en comprendre le sens. Dans une série de tableaux, comme des bobines de vieux films trouvés au hasard dans le grenier, « Road Girl » montre comment la protagoniste, haute comme trois pommes, utilise sa fantaisie pour affronter un monde qui ne veut pas vraiment lui accorder une place ¿ même si son père lui en accorde trop.
Learn to identify, detect, investigate and prevent financial fraud today with the latest edition of Albrecht/Albrecht/Albrecht/Zimbelman's FRAUD EXAMINATION, 6E. Develop fraud skills as you become a better interviewer, stronger and more skeptical document examiner, better technology user and more informed decision maker. Closely examine and gain a strong understanding of the types of fraud and nature of fraud investigation today with current business examples and numerous actual fraud cases, delivered first-hand from the authors' experience. FRAUD EXAMINATION presents today's most important fraud concepts with an emphasis on the growing areas of ebusiness and cyber fraud. Significant discussion familiarizes you with forensic analysis as well as legal options for victims of fraud. New discussion also highlights how experts use technology to accomplish fraud and detect fraud. Autorid: W. Albrecht, Chad Albrecht, Conan Albrecht, Mark Zimbelman
