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2Pac vs Biggie: An Illustrated History of Rap's Greatest Battle
by Jeff Weiss Evan McGarveyHip hop icons and rap innovators, the Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur continue to influence, define, and change the genre years after their deaths. Despite the controversies surrounding the murders of Tupac and Biggie, ultimately it’s their art that remains their biggest legacy. The music of Biggie Smalls and 2Pac has inspired the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and more. The legacies of Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace—a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. —live on. So does their rivalry, one of the greatest in music history. In 2pac vs. Biggie, hip hop experts Jeff Weiss and Evan McGarvey take an entirely new approach to investigation of that rivalry. Rather than focus on the countless conspiracy theories, they study the artist as artists, dissecting the lyrics of their hits (“California Love,” “All Eyez on Me,” “Changes” for 2pac, “Mo Money Mo Problems,” “Hypnotize,” “Big Poppa” for Biggie) and lesser-known works, performance and rhythmic styles, aesthetic appearances and what those meant, rises to power, and of course, their lives after death. The feud between 2pac and Biggie is broken down and looked at from all new angles, bringing to light little-known and surprising sides to each rapper’s persona and inner world. Illustrated throughout with photographs, memorabilia, and artwork inspired by Tupac and Biggie, and with insert “versus” pages dissecting topics such as each artist’s presence in movies, critical reception, and literary influences, this book is a must-have for all rap and hip hop fans.
2U: Higher Education Rewired
by Karim R. Lakhani Yael Grushka-CockayneIn its 2019 Partner Symposium, 2U, an online program management provider (OPM), showcased its new vision: "Career. Curriculum. Continuum. A construct for lifelong learning in the 21st century". 2U, founded in 2008, and went public in 2014, was looking to expand beyond their current degree offerings to include a wider range of programs, such as short courses, bootcamps, and professional certificates. Led by co-founder and CEO Chip Paucek, 2U believed that they were the strongest partner in the OPM market that could enable universities' digital transformation, allowing them to offer a variety of courses to a changing student profile. The universities, on the other hand, recognized that times were changing and that the appeal of a residential experience might be dwindling. Pressures of offering a more flexible learning format were mounting. Some schools were engaging in partnerships such as with 2U to get themselves online while others saw digital and online as the next evolution of instruction and that it was their responsibility to learn how to master it and own it. The case considers Paucek's challenge of leading a for-profit OPM. Was 2U growing in a way that risked alienating their most important stakeholders, the brand named universities themselves? Were the university leaders going to change their approach and start investing in the digital transformation themselves to avoid giving 2U a cut of their revenues?
2am Thoughts: Poetry That Condenses An Entire Relationship Into A Single Day
by Makenzie Campbell'This was a journey of nostalgia. I was swept up in memories of first love, first heartbreak, and healing, all within the span of one evening'Courtney Peppernell, author of Pillow ThoughtsToday I inked my skin with your nameNot because I like the look and not because I love youI got a tattoo because I enjoy the feeling of knowing it will never leave me even if you decide to.The poetry of 2am Thoughts condenses an entire relationship, with all its untamed emotions and experiences, into a single day. As the long hours of the night drag on, we experience the obsession, fear, neuroticism, and the deep, universal longing for love.All I’ve ever wanted is to feel wanted by you. When the dawn breaks, the morning sun brings acceptance, healing, and recovery.One day you too will have stopped searching strangers’ eyes for companionship. You won’t lie in a cold bed with nothing but dark thoughts to warm you. You will not order a pizza for yourself in an empty apartment.One day you will look into your lover’s eyes…You will no longer feel alone.
2cool2btrue
by Simon BrookeThey're moving on up. . . Charlie Barrett, male model, is ready for a career change. It's not that modeling for ten years hasn't been fun -- the Paris shows, the VIP lists, the cool flat and even cooler model girlfriend. But he and Lauren are probably going to get married and have kids someday so it's time for him to find a job that offers more challenge than tilting his head left or right. Lovely Lauren seems poised to break into TV, so when a chance meeting results in Charlie's being offered the job as the face of 2cool2btrue, he readily accepts. "Power couple" here they come!But something's going down. 2cool is the web equivalent of Armani, Prada, and Gucci. It's the sexiest thing in cyberspace and everyone wants a piece of it. As its marketing guru, Charlie spends his days wading through a sea of luxury products and designer freebies and his nights in a whirl of parties and champagne. When Nora, an American journalist based in London, takes a particular interest in the site -- and in Charlie -- the buzz is definitely on. But suddenly 2cool's owners disappear with a large amount of money and Charlie finds himself investigated for fraud. With Lauren too preoccupied with TV producer Peter to help, the only person Charlie can turn to is Nora. And Nora -- clumsy, eccentric, and increasingly mysterious -- is fast proving herself to be 2hot2handle.
2gether 4ever
by Dene LarsonLove! Heartbreak! Homeroom! This collection of real junior high school love notes from an incorrigible recess Romeo captures the high drama, low gossip, and emotional rollercoaster ride of dozens of youthful romances. Intricately folded and secretively passed under desks in the 1970s--to and from his best friend and his many, many girlfriends--these notes lay bare the triumphs and tragedies of young love, from the thrilling promise of TLA (True Love Always) to the devastating letdown of "let's be friends" (with maybe a quick trip to Make Out City). Also included are a note-speak decoder (SSS: Sorry So Sloppy) and a handy diagram for folding a triangunote--the only way to pass notes to your beloved of the week. In the cynical era of the "elimidate," 2gether 4ever is a sweetly hilarious reminder of a time, and an age, when it was okay to wear your heart on your sleeve.
2nd Air Division Air Force USAAF 1942-45: Liberator Squadrons in Norfolk and Suffolk (Bomber Bases of WW2)
by Martin W. BowmanA history and guide to historic British airfields where American bombers were prepared to take off at a moment’s notice—includes photos.As part of the AHT series, the airfields and interest in this book are concentrated in a particular area—in this case Norfolk and Suffolk.The Second Air Division’s first bombing mission was flown on November 7, 1942; the last on April 25, 1945. A total of 95, 948 sorties were flown in 493 operational missions by the division’s B-24s, dropping 199,883 tons of bombs. Targets attacked ranged from Norway in the north, as far east as Poland and Romania, while several Mediterranean countries were reached from temporary bases in North Africa. Six 2nd Air Division groups received special presidential citations for outstanding actions and five airmen received the Medal of Honor (highest US award for bravery), four posthumously. In combat the 2nd Air Division gunners claimed 1,079 enemy fighters destroyed against losses of 1,458 B-24s missing in action and many others lost in accidents. This book looks at the history and personalities associated with each base, what remains today and explores the favourite local wartime haunts where aircrew and ground crew would go.
2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club #2)
by James Patterson Andrew GrossWhen a little girl is shot on the steps of a San Francisco church, Detective Lindsay Boxer reconvenes the Women's Murder Club. Working with reporter Cindy Thomas, assistant DA Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn, Lindsay tracks a mystifying killer who quickly turns his pursuers into victims. The unorthodox allegiances of the Women's Murder Club lead them to suspect the unexpected - the killer may be an ex-cop. But nothing prepares them for the demented logic behind his choice of victims.(P)2012 Headline Digital
2nd Chance: (michael Bennett 2). A Ruthless Killer. A Brilliant Plan. One Chance To Stop Him (Michael Bennett Ser. #2)
by James Patterson Andrew GrossWhen a little girl is shot on the steps of a San Francisco church, Detective Lindsay Boxer reconvenes the Women's Murder Club. Working with reporter Cindy Thomas, assistant DA Jill Bernhardt, and medical examiner Claire Washburn, Lindsay tracks a mystifying killer who quickly turns his pursuers into victims. The unorthodox allegiances of the Women's Murder Club lead them to suspect the unexpected - the killer may be an ex-cop. But nothing prepares them for the demented logic behind his choice of victims.
2nd Chance: Booktrack Edition (Women's Murder Club Ser. #No. 2)
by James Patterson Andrew GrossA brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd of children leaving a San Francisco church. Miraculously-or was it intentionally?-only one person dies. Then an elderly black woman is hung. Police homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer senses a connection and together with medical examiner Claire, assistant D. A. Jill, and Chronicle reporter Cindy, finds a link that sends a chill through the entire nation. This killer's motives are unspeakable.A Main Selection of The Literary Guild®, of Book-of-the-Month Club®, of Doubleday Book Club®, and of The Mystery Guild®
2nd EAI International Conference on Big Data Innovation for Sustainable Cognitive Computing: BDCC 2019 (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Anandakumar Haldorai Arulmurugan Ramu Sudha Mohanram Mu-Yen ChenThis proceeding features papers discussing big data innovation for sustainable cognitive computing. The papers feature details on cognitive computing and its self-learning systems that use data mining, pattern recognition and natural language processing (NLP) to mirror the way the human brain works. This international conference focuses on cognitive computing technologies, from knowledge representation techniques and natural language processing algorithms to dynamic learning approaches. Topics covered include Data Science for Cognitive Analysis, Real-Time Ubiquitous Data Science, Platform for Privacy Preserving Data Science, and Internet-Based Cognitive Platform. The 2nd EAI International Conference on Big Data Innovation for Sustainable Cognitive Computing (BDCC 2019) took place in Coimbatore, India on December 12-13, 2019.Contains proceedings from 2nd EAI International Conference on Big Data Innovation for Sustainable Cognitive Computing (BDCC 2019), Coimbatore, India, December 12-13, 2019;Features topics ranging from Data Science for Cognitive Analysis to Internet-Based Cognitive Platforms;Includes contributions from researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world.
2nd EAI International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Manufacturing: ICRESM 2024 (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Nguyen Thanh Hai Ngo Ha Quang Thinh Nguyen Huu Loc Le Chi HiepThis book compiles the proceedings of the 2nd EAI International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Manufacturing (ICRESM 2024), held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 2–3, 2024. The conference provided a collaborative forum for researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange insights, innovations, and best practices in sustainable technologies aimed at reducing dependence on non-renewable resources and advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives. The included papers explore global challenges in sustainable manufacturing, energy security, and green technologies, highlighting applications that contribute to carbon emission reduction, environmental protection, and economic growth through renewable energy and eco-friendly production methods. This collection offers valuable perspectives on the latest technological developments, methodologies, and strategies driving progress in these fields. Features the proceedings of the 2nd EAI International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Manufacturing; Showcases advancements in renewable energy and sustainable manufacturing technologies; Provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in cutting-edge innovations and best practices.
2nd EAI International Conference on Robotic Sensor Networks: ROSENET 2018 (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Huimin Lu Li YujieThis book provides scientific research into Cognitive Internet of Things for Smart Society, with papers presented at the 2nd EAI International Conference on Robotic Sensor Networks. The conference explores the integration of networks and robotic technologies, which has become a topic of increasing interest for both researchers and developers from academic fields and industries worldwide. The authors posit that big networks will be the main approach to the next generation of robotic research, with the explosive number of networks models and increasing computational power of computers significantly extending the number of potential applications for robotic technologies while also bringing new challenges to the network's community. The 2nd EAI International Conference on Robotic Sensor Networks was held 25-26 August 2018 at the Kitakyushu International Conference Center (MICE), Kitakyushu, Japan.
2nd EAI International Conference on Smart Technology (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Leticia Neira-Tovar Francisco Torres-Guerrero Jorge Bacca-AcostaThis book presents the proceedings of 2nd EAI International Conference on Smart Technology (MTYMEX), which took place April 27th, 2021, online and in Monterrey, Mexico. MTYMEX is an international conference aimed at demonstrating the potential of new applications for the Internet in the future. The authors offer perspectives on research on smart technologies in society, including the results of research projects on virtual reality, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and smart cities. The book offers examples of applications with smart technologies in different knowledge areas. The conference brings together the academic, research and private sectors working on applications and smart devices for e-health and smart cities.
2nd Grade Social Studies: Daily Practice Workbook
by ArgoPrepSocial Studies Daily Practice Workbook by ArgoPrep allows students to build foundational skills and review concepts. Our workbooks explore social studies topics in-depth with ArgoPrep’s 5 E’s to build social studies mastery. Our workbooks offer students 20 weeks of practice of various social studies skills required for 2nd Grade including History, Civics and Government, Geography, and Economics. Students will explore science topics in-depth with ArgoPrep’s 5 E’S to build social studies mastery. 1. Engaging with the topic: Read a short text on the topic and answer multiple-choice questions. 2. Exploring the topic: Interact with the topic on a deeper level by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. 3. Explaining the topic: Make sense of the topic by explaining and beginning to draw conclusions about the data. 4. Experimenting with the topic: Investigate the topic through hands-on, easy-to-implement experiments. 5. Elaborating on the topic: Reflect on the topic and use all information learned to draw conclusions and evaluate results. ArgoPrep’s 2nd Grade Social Studies Daily Practice Workbook is state-aligned and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Here’s a preview of what our workbook covers! - Community Life: Past and Present - Culture & Traditions - American History - American Landmarks - Time, Continuity & Change: Recording History - Being a Good Citizen - Rights & Responsibilities - Rules & Laws - Community Leaders - World Leaders - Maps & Globes - Travel & Transportation - Physical Features vs Man-Made Structures - Weather & Climate - Caring for our Environment - Basic Needs - Goods & Services - Producers & Consumers - Type of Resources – Jobs ArgoPrep is one of the leading providers of K-8 supplemental educational products. At ArgoPrep, our goal is to provide you with the best workbooks and learning experience. Just in the past year, ArgoPrep has received many awards for it’s curriculum and workbooks. ArgoPrep is a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award, 2019 Seal of Approval from Homeschool.com, 2019 National Parenting Products Award, the Tillywig Brain Child Award, and a Gold Medal Parent’s Choice Award Winner.
2nd Grade at Home: A Parent's Guide with Lessons & Activities to Support Your Child's Learning (Math & Reading Skills) (Learn at Home)
by The Princeton ReviewLearn at home with help from the education experts at The Princeton Review! 2ND GRADE AT HOME provides simple, guided lessons and activities that parents can use to help keep 2nd graders on track this year.Anxious about remote learning and hybrid schooling? Worried that the unique circumstances around coronavirus and education might keep your child from getting the help they need in class this year? Want to help support your child's schooling, but not sure where to start?You're not alone! 2ND GRADE AT HOME is a parent guide to supporting your child's learning, with help you can undertake from home. It provides: · Guided help for key 2nd grade reading and math topics· Skills broken into short, easy-to-accomplish lessons· Explanations for parents, plus independent question sets for kids· Fun at-home learning activities for each skill that use common household items· Parent tips, review sections, and challenge activities seeded throughout the bookThe perfect mix of parent guidance, practical lessons, and hands-on activities to keep kids engaged and up-to-date, 2ND GRADE AT HOME covers key grade-appropriate topics including:· early reading comprehension · context & understanding· event order· fiction & nonfiction· place value· addition and subtraction· multiplication· patterns and shapes· charts & graphs· likelihoood ... and more!
2nd IMA Conference on Mathematics of Robotics (Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics #21)
by William Holderbaum J. M. SeligThis book highlights the mathematical depth and sophistication of techniques used in different areas of robotics. Each chapter is a peer-reviewed version of a paper presented during the 2021 IMA Conference on the Mathematics of Robotics, held online September 8–10, 2021. The conference gave a platform to researchers with fundamental contributions and for academic and to share new ideas. The book illustrates some of the current interest in advanced mathematics and robotics such as algebraic geometry, tropical geometry, monodromy and homotopy continuation methods applied to areas such as kinematics, path planning, swam robotics, dynamics and control. It is hoped that the conference and this publications will stimulate further related mathematical research in robotics.
2nd International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences: ICIBEL 2017 (in conjunction with APCMBE 2017),10 - 13 December 2017, Penang, Malaysia (IFMBE Proceedings #67)
by Fatimah Ibrahim Juliana Usman Mohd Yazed Ahmad Norhamizan Hamzah Swe Jyan TehThis volume presents the proceedings of ICIBEL 2017, organized by the Centre for Innovation in Medical Engineering (CIME) under Innovative Technology Research Cluster, University of Malaya. It was held in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, from 10-13 December 2017. The ICIBEL 2017 conference promotes the latest research and developments related to the integration of the Engineering technology in medical fields and life sciences. This includes the latest innovations, research trends and concerns, challenges and adopted solution in the field of medical engineering and life sciences.
2nd International Conference on 5G for Ubiquitous Connectivity: 5GU 2018 (EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing)
by Weihua Zhuang Song Guo Baoliu YeThe book presents the proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on 5G for Ubiquitous Connectivity (5GU 2018), which took place on December 4-5, 2018 in Nanjing, People’s Republic of China. The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers and developers as well as regulators and policy makers to present their latest views on 5G, including new networking, new wireless communications, resource control & management, future access techniques, new emerging applications, and latest findings in key research activities on 5G. The book is applicable to researchers, academics, students, and professionals.Features practical, tested applications in 5G for ubiquitous connectivity;Includes discussion of 5G for ubiquitous connectivity in relation to wireless communications, resource control & management, and future access techniques;Applicable to researchers, academics, students, and professionals.
2nd International Conference on Advanced Joining Processes: Selected Contributions of AJP 2021 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Lucas F. M. da Silva Paulo A. F. Martins Uwe ReisgenThis book focusses on all advanced methods of joining such as friction stir welding, joining by plastic deformation, laser welding, advanced mechanical joining, adhesive bonding and hybrid joining. The volume presents the state-of-the-art of advanced methods of joining and also serves as a reference for researchers and graduate students working in this field.This book gathers selected contributions of the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Joining Processes 2021, held in Sintra, Portugal, on October 21–22, 2021.
2nd International Conference on Cloud Computing and Computer Networks: CCCN 2024 (Signals and Communication Technology)
by Lei MengThe book consists of peer reviewed and presented papers of the 2nd International Conference on Cloud Computing and Computer Network (CCCN 2024), which took place in Singapore during April 19-21, 2024. The conference is held annually to gather scholars, researchers and engineers working in the field of cloud computing to share their newest research findings and results, discuss and exchange their thoughts and information, and learn about cutting-edge technologies. The papers are solicited on a broad range of topics, including cloud computing and semantic web technologies, cloud computing models, simulations and designs, cloud computing applications, cloud computing services, mobile cloud networking, service-oriented architecture in cloud computing. Case studies and theories in cloud computing are also explored, as well as cloud storage and file systems, Blockchain for emerging networks, network management, measurement and analysis, and network virtualization. Presents papers from the International Conference on Cloud Computing and Computer Network (CCCN 2024) Includes topics such as semantic web technologies, cloud applications, and cloud computing architecture Relevant to academics, researchers, students, and professionals in cloud computing and computer networks
2nd International Conference on Creative Multimedia 2022 (Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research #706)
by Fauzan Mustaffa Roopesh Sitharan Junita Shariza Mohd NasirThis is an open access book.The Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM), Multimedia University will hold the 2nd International Conference on Creative Multimedia 2022 (ICCM2022) on 25-27 July 2022 (Virtual Conference). ICCM2022 invites prospective authors to take part by submitting research papers in pursuing the vibrant discourse of creative multimedia. ICCM2022 aims to bring together related research scholars, educators, practitioners, policymakers, enthusiasts, fellow students, and design entrepreneurs from various perspectives, disciplines, and fields to share and exchange their research experiences and results on all aspects of arts, design, and creative media technologies. ICCM2022 embraces possibilities, provides an interdisciplinary forum for all stakeholders to present and discuss current trends, innovations, and concerns, as well as practical issues and solutions in the field of creative multimedia. We welcome high-quality research contributions dealing with original and unpublished results on fundamental, conceptual, empirical and experimental work in all areas of arts, design and creative media technologies.
2nd International Conference on Durability, Repair and Maintanance of Structures: Selected Contributions of DRMS 2025 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Lucas F. M. da Silva António Torres MarquesThis book provides selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Durability, Repair and Maintenance of Structures, held in Porto, Portugal, March 13-14, 2025. The volume focuses on the durability, repair and maintenance processes of engineering structures. A wide range of topics like durability in civil engineering applications, fatigue and fracture characterization, repair of composite materials and structures, structural joints durability, diagnostics and maintenance methodologies, and durability in aerospace and marine applications are covered. The book presents novel research works and innovations in this field, useful for students, researchers, as well as industry professionals in various fields of engineering structures.
2nd International Conference on Engineering Manufacture 2024: Selected Contributions of EM 2024 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Lucas F. M. da Silva Marion Merklein Maria de Fátima Reis Vaz Ricardo J. C. CarbasThis book gathers selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Engineering Manufacture, held in Porto, Portugal, May 9–10, 2024. The focus is on engineering manufacture and includes works on additive manufacturing, heat treatment, rolling, joining and fatigue. The book provides the state-of-the-art of engineering manufacture and also serves as a reference volume for researchers and graduate students working in the field of technological processes.
2nd International Conference on Industrial Applications of Adhesives 2022: Selected Contributions of IAA 2022 (Proceedings in Engineering Mechanics)
by Robert D. Adams Lucas F. M. da Silva Klaus DilgerThis book provides selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Industrial Applications of Adhesives 2022, held in Carvoeiro, Portugal, 3-4 March 2022.The volume focuses on applications of adhesive bonding in the industry such as automotive, aeronautic, railway, marine, energy, and electronics. A wide range of topics like adhesion assessment between polymers and metals, pressure sensitive adhesives, adhesive bonding process optimization, civil applications, adhesive joints in composite materials and elastic adhesives are covered.The book presents the latest results and innovations in this field, useful for adhesive producers and adhesive users.