The MSI Vector A16 HX A8WHG is a high-performance 16-inch laptop featuring a vibrant IPS display with QHD+ resolution (2560 x 1600) and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor with 16 cores, 32 threads, and up to 5.3 GHz boost, it delivers exceptional multitasking and gaming capabilities. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card with 12GB GDDR7 VRAM ensures immersive visuals and supports DLSS4 for advanced gaming graphics. With 16GB of RAM at 5200 MHz and a spacious 1TB SSD, this laptop offers fast load times and ample storage. Finished in Cosmos Gray and running Windows 11 Home, it is ideal for demanding gamers and creators.
Lightweight & travel-friendlyWireless freedom3 DPI settingsWorks instantly Sandberg Wireless Mouse Saver gives you the freedom to ditch the cables. Just plug the included USB dongle into your computer and you’re ready to go. Switch between 800, 1200, and 1600 DPI depending on whether you need speed or precision. Lightweight, simple, and easy to take with you anywhere. Works for both left and right hand. Warranty (Month(s)): 60Net Weight (Product,kg): 0,07Height (Product,cm): 3,5Width (Product,cm): 5,7Depth (product,cm): 11,3Gross Weight (Package,kg): 0,09Height (Package,cm): 12,1Width (Package,cm): 7,5Depth (Package,cm): 3,9AC adapter included: NoBatteries included: NoButtons quantity: 4,0Compliance certificates: CE|Federal Communications Commission (FCC)|RoHS|UKCAConnectivity technology: WirelessCustomizable movement resolution: YesDevice interface: RF WirelessForm factor: AmbidextrousFrequency band (GHz): 2.4Mac operating systems supported: MacOSMovement resolution (DPI): 1600,0Number of batteries supported: 2,0Number of movement resolution modes: 3,0Number of scroll wheels: 1Power source: BatteriesProduct colour: WhitePurpose: UniversalQuantity per pack (pc(s)): 1,0Receiver included: YesScroll type: WheelSurface coloration: MonochromaticUNSPSC Code: 43211708USB Type-C charging port: NoWarranty period (year(s)): 5,0Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10|Windows 11Wireless receiver interface: USB Type-A
What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in tasty chapters consumable anytime and anywhere in your busy day.While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.
Explore the world of astronomy with key quotes and bold graphics to illustrate over 100 of the universe's biggest ideas.The Astronomy Book is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.Learn about the incredible histories of Halley's comet, Hubble's telescope, and NASA's modern-day trailblazing, as well as the discoveries of famous figures including Ptolemy, Isaac Newton, Walter Adams, Carl Sagan, and Alan Stern.The Astronomy Book , part of DK's bestselling Big Ideas series, is is the perfect introduction to our ideas about space, time, and the physics of the cosmos.
Come on a journey to enrich your relationships with the land on which you live and with your ancestors. Learn to walk in two worlds: the Western world and your inner Indigenous cosmos. Through a 52-week journey of reflections, practical exercises, Indigenous storytelling and knowledge-sharing, this guide will support you to respectfully connect with your own ancestors as well as ancestors of the lands where you live, whether you identify as Indigenous or not. There are stories to inspire you and help you feel seen, exercises to illuminate blind spots and tools to heal individual and intergenerational wounds. You will learn to divine and work within your own medicine wheel and to enrich your spirit by integrating authentic earth-based rituals and ceremonies into your life. Autorid: Valerie Ringland
Black Swan meets Killing Eve - the brilliant new novel from Erin Kelly "Superbly dark, gloriously twisted and utterly seductive - this is Erin Kelly at her mind-bending best" RUTH WARE"Her plots are the smartest in the industry, but with this one she somehow captured the intense, constrained, sinister world of ballet. I absolutely loved it" GILLIAN MCALLISTER"Watch Her Fall is not only a cleverly plotted, beautifully written thriller; it is also a mesmerizing glimpse behind the curtain into a world few of us will ever see" CLARE MACKINTOSHSwan Lake is divided into the black acts and the white acts. The Prince is on stage for most of the ballet, but it's the swans audiences flock to see. In early productions, Odette and Odile were performed by two different dancers. These days, it is usual for the same dancer to play both roles. Because of the faultless ballet technique required to master the steps, and the emotional range needed to perform both the virginal Odette and the dark, seductive Odile, this challenging dual role is one of the most coveted in all ballet. Dancers would kill for the part. Ava Kirilova has reached the very top of her profession. After years and years of hard graft, pain and sacrifice as part of the London Russian Ballet Company, allowing nothing else to distract her, she is finally the poster girl for Swan Lake. Even Mr K - her father, and the intense, terrifying director of the company - can find no fault. Ava has pushed herself ahead of countless other talented, hardworking girls, and they are all watching her now.But there is someone who really wants to see Ava fall . . ."Thriller queen Kelly is back with a new novel about a dancer at the London Ballet Company . . . Think Black Swan but in book form" Cosmopolitan"Kelly's pirouetting plot is up there with her best" Daily Express******************************************************Readers on Netgalley LOVE Watch Her Fall:"Kelly paints the setting of this novel in intricate detail. I could feel the ebb of paranoia within the constraints of the theatre and imagine the stifling discomfort of London in a heatwave . . . At one point in the story, I was almost holding my breath. This is a story of ambition, deception, obsession, control and survival. It's a standout novel that is sure to be a success when released""Highly recommend it as it kept me guessing until the end, read it one sitting as couldn't leave it down""This is another glowing triumph of a book and a dark delight to read""A deftly woven, intricate story of ambition, desire, love, deception, obsession, discipline and power, with the central story mimicking that of Swan Lake itself, so that it becomes a hall-of-mirrors of sorts, a story within a story within a story""Kelly is a superstar of this genre. A masterpiece" Autorid: Erin Kelly
"Choo, Liu, and Chua offer a dynamic look into the tripartite relationship between education research, policy, and practice that characterizes Singapore's changing education landscape. Over the years, Singapore has garnered increasing attention internationally for its world-class education system. Pushing back against the stereotypical notions of exam- and teacher-centric education in Asia, the contributors to this volume discuss opportunities as well as challenges in Singapore's innovation towards constructivist, critical, culturally responsive and cosmopolitan forms of learning. Highlighting the pedagogical innovation and its context in Singapore's teacher education and schools, the authors bridge theory and practice by providing an understanding of innovative practices informed by key shifts in Singapore's education policies and key conceptual principles informing these practices. More importantly, it provides on-the-ground empirical insights into the ways these innovative pedagogical practices are enacted in the classroom and in teacher education programmes. Each chapter provides in-depth understanding of how these pedagogies are applied across various subject disciplines including guided problem-solving in Mathematics, games-based pedagogy in science, multimodal literacies in language, ethical criticism in Literature, non-linear pedagogy in Physical Education, multicultural approaches in music, among others. Balancing theoretical and empirical focus, this resourceful text will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners in educational development, pedagogy and teacher education, as well as policymakers across international fields in education"-- Suzanne S. Choo, Woon Chia Liu, and Bee Leng Chua offer a dynamic look into the tripartite relationship between education research, policy, and practice that characterizes Singapores changing education landscape.Over the years, Singapore has garnered increasing attention internationally for its world-class education system. Pushing back against the stereotypical notions of exam- and teacher-centric education in Asia, the contributors to this volume discuss opportunities as well as challenges in Singapores innovation towards constructivist, critical, culturally responsive, and cosmopolitan forms of learning. Highlighting the pedagogical innovation and its context in Singapores teacher education and schools, the authors bridge theory and practice by providing an understanding of innovative practices informed by key shifts in Singapore's education policies and the key conceptual principles informing these practices. More importantly, it provides on-the-ground empirical insights into the ways these innovative pedagogical practices are enacted in the classroom and in teacher education programmes. Each chapter provides an in-depth understanding of how these pedagogies are applied across various subject disciplines, including guided problem-solving in Mathematics, games-based pedagogy in Science, multimodal literacies in language, ethical criticism in Literature, Nonlinear Pedagogy in Physical Education, multicultural approaches in music, and dialogic pedagogy in drama, among others.Balancing theoretical and empirical focus, this resourceful text will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners in educational development, pedagogy, and teacher education, as well as policymakers across international fields in education. Choo, Liu, and Chua offer a dynamic look into the tripartite relationship between education research, policy, and practice that characterizes Singapores changing education landscape.
Sally Magnusson brings together thirty well-known names together to discuss their most sacred spots. Including James Cosmo, Judy Murray, Anna Campbell-Jones, Val McDermid, Kieron Achara, Chris Hoy, Linda Bauld, Rhona Cameron, Eddi Reader, Clive Russell, Gordon Campbell Gray, John Colquhoun, Nati Dreddd, Kezia Dugdale, Janice Kirkpatrick, Sue Lawrence, Gemma Lumsdaine, Shauna MacDonald, Catriona Matthew, Danni Menzies, Gordon & Vanessa Quinn, Roza Salih, Richard Scott, Tony Singh, Victoria Stapleton, Alexander Stoddart, Grant Stott and Laura Young. Through in-depth interviews we delve into the minds of each personality as they explore the joyful, treasured, painful and inspirational moments we all share throughout life. Alongside stunning photography by Susie Lowe, My Perfect Place in Scotland is a captivating collection which highlights the importance of supporting mental health and wellbeing and reveals the special places where we choose to spend our time, which mean so much more than just a pretty view. A royalty of 5% of net receipts from the sale of every copy of My Perfect Place in Scotland sold will be made to SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health, Scottish Charity No. SC-008897) Autorid: Sally Magnusson
Come along with David Hinton on a series of walks through the wild beauty of Hunger Mountain, near his home in Vermontexcursions informed by the worldview hes imbibed from his many years translating the classics of Chinese poetry and philosophy. His broad-ranging discussion offers insight on everything from the mountain landscape to the origins of consciousness and the Cosmos, from geology to Chinese landscape painting, from parenting to pictographic oracle-bone script, to a family chutney recipe. Its a spiritual ecology that is profoundly ancient and at the same time resoundingly contemporary. Your view of the landscapeand of your place in itmay never be the same. Autorid: David Hinton
"This book offers an innovative, critical, and constructive exploration of Barth's theology, one which demonstrates the radicality of his thought and which underscores the continued contribution he might make to theological reflection on a central element of the Christian tradition. Declan Kelly uncovers the promise of viewing Barth's account of salvation as a "three-agent drama"-a drama involving God, humanity, and anti-God powers. Kelly demonstrates and examines Barth's cosmological portrayal of God's saving event as a defeat of the lordship of Satan in the cosmos-and, bound up with this, as an ending of God's "left handed" activity-and as the bringing into existence of a new creation under the rule of God's right hand. Barth's doctrines of election, the atonement, and the resurrection receive a fresh reading as the book explores his highly militant grasp of God's eschatological deed of salvation and as it puts forward the claim-with and against Barth-that the climax of this deed of salvation is best located in the event of God's raising of Christ from the dead"-- This book offers an innovative, critical, and constructive exploration of Barth's theology, one which demonstrates the radicality of his thought and which underscores the continued contribution he might make to theological reflection on a central element of the Christian tradition.Declan Kelly uncovers the promise of viewing Barth's account of salvation as a three-agent drama-a drama involving God, humanity, and anti-God powers. Kelly demonstrates and examines Barth's cosmological portrayal of God's saving event as a defeat of the lordship of Satan in the cosmos-and, bound up with this, as an ending of God's left handed activity-and as the bringing into existence of a new creation under the rule of God's right hand. Barth's doctrines of election, the atonement, and the resurrection receive a fresh reading as the book explores his apocalyptic grasp of God's eschatological deed of salvation and as it puts forward the claim-with and against Barth-that the climax of this deed of salvation is best located in the event of God's raising of Christ from the dead. Autorid: Declan Kelly
The book deals with all naturally occurring and primary artificial, i.e. anthropogenic radionuclides and their decay properties as well as decay chains and parent/daughter systems (intensity in equilibrium and/or abso-lutes), but also with their most important production mechanisms as well as the specific interaction mechanisms with a measurement system and its detection specific properties. The following list of specific types of radioisotopes briefly and concisely shows which application-related areas are presented in detail in the handbook. All data have been validated by ISuS and are up to date - September 2025 - from the primary metrological databases. All about 365 radioisotopes are include in "Nuclide Boxes" incl. decay & production and its specific properties.Anthropogenic - Activation & fission products- NucMed: -/beta-/Brachy-therapy, Radiosynovectomy, Auger-Electrons, Diagnostic (SPECT, etc.), PET, Bone, Body Dose: Emitted energies per decay- Iodine's, Xe, Te & Isobare decaysActinides - U/Th (n,2n) & (n,Gamma) activation process- Cf/Cm/Pu/Am/Np/U/Th/Pa-production- All four Cf/Cm/Pu decay seriesNaturals - All three natural decay series + Np +Pu- U-238/Th-232/U-235+Np-237+Pu-244- Isotopics: Uranium ratios- Cosmogenic, complementary nuclidesParticle Induced Radiation- Shielding, detector/mounting material- Muon induced radiation- Neutron scattering & capture- Activation isotopes - Fluorescence in shielding materialsCalibration Radioisotopes - Standard & multiphoton sources- Low & high energy isotopes- Beta and CE standard & test sources- Natural intrinsic check sources- Neutron sources as Cf & AmSpectrometry Source-Detection Effects- SE/DE/XE: single/double/x-ray escape- CS/RS: coincidence/random summing- Line broadening (Li-7)- Asymmetric peaks: Ge lattice recoil- Air filter samples: Pb-212 x-ray triplets
In 1977, when the Voyager deep space probes were launched on their journey into interstellar space, they each carried a gold record containing music from a wide variety of cultures. Of the four selections of American music chosen, one was a recording of Texas street evangelist "Blind” Willie Johnson’s haunting gospel song, "Dark Was the Night, Cold Was the Ground.” Despite Johnson’s recording taking its place among the works intended to represent human culture to the cosmos, his life has long remained shrouded in anonymity and conjecture. Like many African American musicians in the segregated South of the early twentieth century, he managed a precarious existence that hardly lent itself to extensive documentation. Now, after intensive research, both in the field and in archives across the region, author Shane Ford fills in many of the blanks in what may be known or deduced about the life of a musician whose work he describes as "transcendent.” Along the way, he corrects the many errors that have arisen around Johnson and his career: errors that have unfortunately been repeated so often that they have come to be accepted as fact. Beginning with the earliest roots of the blues amid the moans and field hollers of enslaved persons and proceeding with imagination and meticulous regard for the available—albeit sparse—documentation of the life of the artist, Ford paints a picture of "Blind” Willie Johnson and his times that allows us to perceive him in greater detail than ever before. The Ballad of "Blind” Willie Johnson offers readers a deeper appreciation of one of the most unique voices in the history of American music.
Keychron M3 RGB 1000Hz Wireless Gaming Mouse (white)Discover a new level of precision and comfort with the Keychron M3 RGB 1000Hz wireless mouse. This lightweight and versatile mouse was designed with gamers and professionals in mind, combining advanced technology with ergonomic design. With support for 2.4GHz wireless connection and Bluetooth 5.3, you can enjoy smooth and stable operation in any situation - in the office, during intense gaming or on the go.The most powerful sensor on the marketThe Keychron M3 offers two top sensors: the PAW 3950 with a maximum DPI of 30,000 and tracking speed of 750 IPS, and the PAW 3395 with a DPI of up to 26,000 and tracking of 650 IPS. No matter which mode you choose, you can count on perfect precision and responsiveness. Thanks to the high sensitivity, your every action is instantly registered, giving you the edge both at work and during dynamic gameplay.Unparalleled responsiveness and personalizationWith a 1,000 Hz readout frequency, the M3 provides ultra-fast signal transmission between the mouse and computer. Such high responsiveness guarantees smooth cursor movements and lightning-fast reactions, which can determine victory in the most important moments. The M3 allows advanced personalization with the Keychron Launcher app, accessible directly from your web browser. You can modify keys, create macros, set LOD, DPI, firing rate and many other parameters. What's more, the mouse offers five memory profiles on board, allowing you to quickly switch between different configurations depending on your application or computer.Universal compatibility and seamless connectivityKeychron Launcher works on all platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux and other operating systems. The application works with popular browsers such as Chrome, Edge and Opera, allowing you to personalize your mouse without having to download additional software. What's more, the system is constantly updated, so you always have access to the latest features. The M3 mouse supports a 2.4 GHz wireless connection, providing instant response without lag. In addition, Bluetooth 5.3 guarantees a stable connection to a wide range of devices, giving you even more flexibility in use.Thoughtful design and long-lasting batteryThe Keychron M3 features an ergonomic, curved design that fits perfectly in the hand, minimizing fatigue during long work or gaming sessions. Textured sides increase grip confidence, and the ultra-lightweight 79 grams make the mouse move with ease and precision. The mouse is equipped with a capacious 600 mAh battery that provides long hours of uninterrupted use (up to 70 hours).Full RGB backlighting and durability for years to comeThe Keychron M3 offers 16.8 million colors of customizable RGB backlighting. Durable Kailh GM 8.0 microswitches provide a lifespan of up to 80 million clicks, ensuring reliability for years to come. In addition, external buttons for changing the DPI and polling frequency allow you to quickly adjust parameters without having to open an application.IncludedmouseUSB-C to USB-C cableType-A to Type-A adapterreceiver extension cableType-A 2.4 GHz receiver ManufacturerKeychronModelM3 1KSensor modelPixArt 3395DPI range (CPI)100 - 26 000BacklightingRGBTracking speed (IPS)650Wired mode / 2.4 GHz1000 HzBluetooth mode125 HzMCU controller modelTelink 8273LOD (Lift of Distance)1.0 mm / 2.0 mmMinimum glass thicknessNot supportedConnection modesBluetooth / 2.4 GHz / Wired (Type C cable)Supported systemsWindows and macOSMotion synchronizationSupportedAngle correction (Angle Snapping)SupportedMaximum acceleration50 gClick switchKailh GM 8.0 Micro SwitchLifetime80 million clicksWeight79 ± 3 gBattery capacity600 mAhSlide materialTeflon / PTFEHousing and handle materialABS plastic ChargingCharger includedNoCharging portUSB-CSupport for PD fast chargingNo
Dual metal push-pull controllers, compact design, mini analog sticks, rotary controllers, contactless sensors, adjustable afterburners The Virpil CDT-VMAX Throttle is a precise, modular throttle from the CADET series – ideal for beginners, space-savers, and VR pilots. Despite its compact design, it offers dual metal throttle axes, freely configurable detents, a powerful button layout, and professional-grade contactless sensors. Metal mechanics with 2 throttle axes + 1 additional axis for realistic control Adjustable detents for Idle & Afterburner + alternative CosmoSim plate Mini analog stick, 3x 4-way hat switches, 4 buttons, 2 rotary knobs VPC contactless digital sensors for precise detection VPC Config Suite for individual customization Compact throttle for maximum control The CDT-VMAX was specially designed for space-saving cockpits and VR setups. With its reduced height, it can be comfortably placed on the desk or mounted – ideal for HOTAS layouts without large peripherals. Mechanically robust & individually customizable The CNC-machined metal components guarantee play-free and durable throttle movement. The included detent plates allow adaptation to jet or space sim profiles, while friction adjusters per axis perfect the tactile feedback. Full programmability & integration All inputs can be freely assigned via the VPC Configuration Suite, including virtual axes and complex macros. The RGB warning LED is also programmable. The throttle works directly via USB without additional drivers.
