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Ice Cream Town (Step into Reading)
by Margaret BuckleyWhat a sweet treat--a cool Step 2 reader all about ice cream for eager new readers and fans of Ice Cream Soup!This rhyming reader takes kids on a tour of the fantastical Ice Cream Town, where everything is made of ice cream! Fancy a ride on the ice cream train, a dip in the ice cream lake, or a visit to the ice cream park? It&’s all possible in Ice Cream Town, where the sweetest dreams come true!Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
ICT: Proceedings of ICTCS 2023, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #916)
by Amit Joshi Mufti Mahmud Roshan G. Ragel S. KartikThis book contains best selected research papers presented at ICTCS 2023: Eighth International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies. The conference will be held in Jaipur, India during 8 – 9 December 2023. The book covers state-of-the-art as well as emerging topics pertaining to ICT and effective strategies for its implementation for engineering and managerial applications. This book contains papers mainly focused on ICT for computation, algorithms and data analytics and IT security. The work is presented in three volumes.
ICT for Engineering & Critical Infrastructures: Proceedings of the 3rd American University in the Emirates International Research Conference, AUEIRC'20—Dubai, UAE 2020 (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation)
by Asma Salman Assem TharwatThis book—consisting of four parts—brings forth a comprehensive evaluation of information and communication technologies (ICTs) utilization in engineering and infrastructures. The field of engineering has consistently been a bastion of problem-solving and innovation. It has continuously aided humanity in conquering seemingly unsolvable obstacles by pushing the limits of human capability and ingenuity. In the modern age, modern computational methods and digital systems present themselves as the frontier of novel technological innovation, thus attaining the potential to considerably strengthen various engineering fields. Tackling essential topics such as the incorporation of informatics in infrastructure, cybersecurity, advanced networking techniques, and smart resource management, this book peers into the future of engineering, proving as an excellent resource for engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, network specialists, and finally, computer scientists.
ICT Systems Security and Privacy Protection: 38th IFIP TC 11 International Conference, SEC 2023, Poznan, Poland, June 14–16, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology #679)
by Norbert Meyer Anna Grocholewska-CzuryłoThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 38th IFIP TC 11 International Conference on Information Security and Privacy Protection, SEC 2023, held in Poznan, Poland, in June 2023. The 26 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 84 submissions. They focus on topics such as access control and authentication; applied cryptography; mobile security; side-channel attacks; trust management, digital forensics; industry networks security, etc.
Identity Attack Vectors: Strategically Designing and Implementing Identity Security, Second Edition
by Morey J. Haber Darran RollsToday, it’s easier for threat actors to simply log in versus hack in. As cyberattacks continue to increase in volume and sophistication, it’s not a matter of if, but when, your organization will have an incident. Threat actors target accounts, users, and their associated identities—whether human or machine, to initiate or progress their attack. Detecting and defending against these malicious activities should be the basis of all modern cybersecurity initiatives.This book details the risks associated with poor identity security hygiene, the techniques that external and internal threat actors leverage, and the operational best practices that organizations should adopt to protect against identity theft, account compromises, and to develop an effective identity and access security strategy. As a solution to these challenges, Identity Security has emerged as a cornerstone of modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) initiatives. Managing accounts, credentials, roles, entitlements, certifications, and attestation reporting for all identities is now a security and regulatory compliance requirement. In this book, you will discover how inadequate identity and privileged access controls can be exploited to compromise accounts and credentials within an organization. You will understand the modern identity threat landscape and learn how role-based identity assignments, entitlements, and auditing strategies can be used to mitigate the threats across an organization’s entire Identity Fabric. What You Will Learn Understand the concepts behind an identity and how its associated credentials and accounts can be leveraged as an attack vectorImplement an effective identity security strategy to manage identities and accounts based on roles and entitlements, including the most sensitive privileged accountsKnow the role that identity security controls play in the cyber kill chain and how privileges should be managed as a potential weak linkBuild upon industry standards and strategies such as Zero Trust to integrate key identity security technologies into a corporate ecosystemPlan for a successful identity and access security deployment; create an implementation scope and measurable risk reduction; design auditing, discovery, and regulatory reporting; and develop oversight based on real-world strategies to prevent identity attack vectors Who This Book Is For Management and implementers in IT operations, security, and auditing looking to understand and implement an Identity and Access Management (IAM) program and manage privileges in these environments
Idolatry
by Aditya SudarshanA near future apocalyptic vision of the everyday in Mumbai, India featuring the threat of personal technology in a world of confusing religious motivations.Idolatry, set in Mumbai in the near future, is about a novel technology, Shrine Tech, which enables everyone to worship a god of their own preference. The story follows a disaffected young actor, who is hired as a marketing rep by the company that owns the Tech. It is run by a man calling himself Mister Happy Maker. Soon, the young actor is plunged into the crucible of a society altering in strange and insane ways, in which ordinary individuals (a building society secretary, an indie film-maker, an aged priest, among others) are living their dreams, nightmarishly. Featuring cover art by Broci.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress.
If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars
by Richard HoThis biography of basketball superstar Jeremy Lin is an anthem of Asian American pride that speaks to any child who feels underestimated or misunderstood. If Lin can, you can!Have you ever been told that you CAN&’T? Growing up in the Bay Area, Jeremy Lin heard that over and over again. People made fun of his size and his race and wouldn&’t give him a chance. But Jeremy persevered until he became the first Taiwanese American to play in the NBA. And when his big moment came, he seized it!Jeremy&’s meteoric rise, dubbed "Linsanity," inspired the world and a whole generation of young Asian Americans. As author Richard Ho puts it, &“Jeremy&’s struggles were our struggles, so his triumphs were our triumphs. He made us believe that if he could succeed, so could we.&”
If My Words Had Wings
by Danielle JawandoA life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo. &‘Jawando&’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed&’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper series When fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders&’ prison. Now he&’s getting out, and he&’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal? Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly: 'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy 'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world' Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights &‘An utter page turner from a storming new talent. Passionate, committed and shines a ray of light into the darkest places - the YA novel of 2020!&’ Melvin Burgess, author of Junk Praise for When Our Worlds Collided: 'A raw, unflinching and powerful story that will stay with me for a long time&’ Manjeet Mann, author of The Crossing &‘A beautiful ode to found family, and a compassionate look at the power of connection borne from the ashes of tragedy and apathy&’ Christina Hammonds Reed, author of The Black Kids &‘Hard-hitting yet still hopeful, this is an emotional powerhouse of a book&’ Alexandra Sheppard, author of Oh My Gods Warning - this novel contains themes that some readers may find upsetting, including suicide and self harm.
If the World Was Made of Chocolate Sprinkles
by Janine RobinsonDive into the whimsical escapades of Megan Rose as she navigates the wonders of her fantastical dream realm. This delightful tale will whisk you away to a confectionery paradise sprinkled with chocolate delights. And as you journey alongside Megan, keep your eyes peeled for the hidden snails playfully tucked away on each page. A sweet adventure awaits!
If You're a Girl, revised and expanded edition (Semiotext(e) / Native Agents)
by Ann RowerThe trailblazing book that influenced a generation of writers, and proves that mature reflection needn&’t be lacking in attitude.In the beginning when everything was very sexual we talked about our fantasies. She thought about having a guy for some of it. She thought about having a gun. I had gone through a lot to get away from guys so I admit that the thought of going back to them, even for a little adventure, was surprising and disconcerting …Ann Rower&’s first book, If You&’re a Girl, published by Semiotext(e)&’s Native Agents series in 1991 in tandem with Cookie Mueller&’s Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black, cemented her reputation as the Eve Babitz of lower Manhattan.Rower was fifty-three years old at the time. Her stories—urtexts of female autofiction—had long been circulating within the poetry and postpunk music scenes. They were unlike anyone else&’s: disarming, embarrassing, psuedoconfessional tales of everyday life dizzily told and laced with dry humor. In If You&’re a Girl, she recounts her adventures as Timothy Leary&’s babysitter, her artistic romance with actor Ron Vawter, and her attempts to evade a schizophrenic stalker.Rower went on to publish two novels: Armed Response (1995) and Lee & Elaine (2002). After the 2002 suicide of her partner, the writer Heather Lewis, Rower stopped writing for almost two decades. And then she picked up where If You&’re a Girl left off. No longer a girl, she produced dozens of stories from her life in New York as an octogenarian.This new, expanded edition includes most of the original book, together with selections from both her novels and her recent writings. If You&’re a Girl is a trailblazing book that manifests Rower&’s influence on a generation of writers, and proves that mature reflection needn&’t be lacking in attitude.
iFM 2023: 18th International Conference, iFM 2023, Leiden, The Netherlands, November 13–15, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14300)
by Paula Herber Anton WijsThis volume LNCS 14300 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference, IFM 2023, in November 2023, held in Leiden, The Netherlands. The 16 full papers presented together with 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. The conference focuses on all aspects of the design of integrated techniques, including language design, verification and validation, automated tool support, and the use of such techniques in software engineering practice.
IGEC Transactions, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 15th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC-XV) (Springer Proceedings in Energy)
by Jian Zhao Sambhaji Kadam Zhibin Yu Xianguo LiThis book is the first volume of the proceedings of the 15th International Green Energy Conference (IGEC) held in Glasgow, UK from 10-13 July 2023. This meeting is the latest in a multi-disciplinary international conference series on the use of energy with no or reduced environmental, social, and economic impacts. The conference provided a platform for sharing new technical information, disseminating high-quality research results, presenting the latest developments in energy and environment, and debating the shaping of future directions and priorities for sustainable development and energy security.This conference proceedings is of particular value and interest to researchers, scientists, engineers, and practitioners from relevant fields of energy and environment, from policy-making and technical development to management and marketing.
Il giudizio degli specchi
by Alexander CopperwhiteE se la storia dell’umanità non fosse come la conosciamo? In tutto il pianeta, in tutte le epoche, troviamo piramidi e obelischi. Dalle civiltà perdute in tempi sconosciuti, arrivando agli imperatori cinesi, attraversando il continente americano e scoprendo le meraviglie dell'Egitto e della Mesopotamia. Gengis Khan, i faraoni, Alessandro Magno, il primo imperatore della Cina, i romani e i greci... tutti possedevano una conoscenza impossibile da concepire per quei tempi. Ma anche gli eventi più strani hanno una spiegazione logica. I potenti costruirono amuleti che contenevano Iridio, un metallo extraterrestre arrivato sul nostro pianeta insieme ai meteoriti. Alcuni frammenti di questo metallo sono in grado di creare buchi quantici, che sono minuscoli buchi neri. E con l’aiuto dell’iridio, i potenti si rivedevano in un futuro diverso, in una dimensione parallela, o in un passato remoto... e venivano giudicati e consigliati, per creare gli imperi più potenti dell'epoca. Un gruppo di giovani è stato incaricato di raccogliere gli amuleti del potere. Anche un uomo malvagio li sta cercando e la sua intenzione è dominare il mondo. Cosa nascondono i guerrieri di terracotta? Cosa trasportò in Irlanda un giovane druida? Dove occultarono la tomba di Gengis Khan? Perché furono distrutte Sodoma e Gomorra? I segreti dell'umanità... saranno svelati...
Il lungo cammino verso casa (Serie EMP - Libro 1 #1)
by Stephanie AlbrightSophie è al lavoro venerdì mattina, quando va via la corrente. Mentre aspetta che venga ripristinata, nota che il suo cellulare completamente carico non si accende. Un pensiero terrificante le attraversa la mente e corre a guardare fuori dalla finestra. La strada è piena di macchine ferme e di gente che gironzola guardando i cellulari non funzionanti. Si rende conto che è molto peggio di una semplice interruzione di corrente e che deve agire rapidamente se vuole sopravvivere. Sophie convince una collega a unirsi al suo tentativo di tornare a casa, anche se in cuor suo sa che, una volta arrivata, rimarrà delusa.
I'll Be Waiting for You
by Mariko Turk★ "By turns funny, heartbreaking, and beautiful, [I'll Be Waiting for You] deftly handles the complexities of grief, the possibilities of the universe, and the power of belief." – Booklist, starred reviewPerfect for fans of the tearjerker You've Reached Sam, this emotional will-they-won't-they romance follows Natalie and Leander, two teens who navigate love, loss, and everything in between during a fateful summer internship. Natalie and Imogen are inseparable, and wildly different—Imogen is infuriatingly humble and incredibly intelligent, while Natalie is brave, jumping into danger and new adventures. Still, one thing ties them together: their love of the supernatural. Every summer, they vacation with their parents at the famously haunted Harlow Hotel. Imogen is a true believer, while Natalie sees ghost stories as nothing but pure fun. Then, Imogen suddenly passes away from an undiagnosed heart condition that no one saw coming, and Natalie is left to take on the summer before senior year alone. Without Imogen, Natalie throws herself into her senior project. Her passion is still horror, so she plans to spend her summer back at The Harlow Hotel recording fun fake footage that will get her on the teen ghost hunting show of her dreams. And her plans would be a lot less complicated if Leander, her irritatingly attractive arch rival from school, wasn&’t working on his senior project at the very same hotel. The longer Natalie stays at the Harlow Hotel, the more she realizes that Leander might be helpful for her project. After all, she could use an extra hand to help record her fake footage. But, when strange things start happening at the Harlow, Natalie wonders, could there really be something to these ghosts after all? Readers of Emily X.R. Pan, Nina LaCour, and Dustin Thao will fall for this story that explores what it means to believe—in ghosts, in the people you love, and in yourself. ★ "Told via Natalie&’s witty and organic first-person voice, this exhilarating novel is many things: an homage to a lost friend, a spine-tingling ghost tale, and a sweet, budding love story." – Publishers Weekly, starred review
Illuminating Errors: New Essays on Knowledge from Non-Knowledge (Routledge Studies in Epistemology)
by Rodrigo Borges Ian SchneeThis is the first collection of essays exclusively devoted to knowledge from non-knowledge and related issues. It features original contributions from some of the most prominent and up-and-coming scholars working in contemporary epistemology.There is a nascent literature in epistemology about the possibility of inferential knowledge based on premises that are, for one reason or another, not known. The essays in this book explore if and how epistemology can accommodate cases where knowledge is generated from something other than knowledge. Can reasoning from false beliefs generate knowledge? Can reasoning from unjustified beliefs generate knowledge? Can reasoning from gettiered beliefs generate knowledge? Can reasoning from propositions one does not even believe generate knowledge? The contributors to this book tackle these and other questions head-on. Together, they advance the debate about knowledge from non-knowledge in novel and interesting directions. Illuminating Errors will be of interest to researchers and advanced students working in epistemology and philosophy of mind.
The Illusionist: The True Story of the Man Who Fooled Hitler
by Robert HuttonCairo, 1942: If you had asked a British officer who Colonel Clarke was, they would have been able to point him out: always ready with a drink and a story, he was a well-known figure in the local bars. If you then asked what he did, you would have less success. Those who knew didn't tell, and almost no one really knew at all.Clarke thought of himself as developing a new kind of weapon. Its components? Rumour, stagecraft, a sense of fun. Its target? The mind of Erwin Rommel, Hitler's greatest general. Throughout history, military commanders have sought to mislead their opponents. Dudley Clarke set out to do it on a scale no one had imagined before. Even afterwards, almost no one understood the magnitude of his achievement. Drawing on recently released documents and hugely expanding on the louche portrait of Clarke as seen in SAS: Rogue Heroes, journalist and historian Robert Hutton reveals the amazing story of Clarke's A Force, the invention of the SAS and the Commandos, and the masterful hoodwinking of the Desert Fox at the battle of El Alamein. The Illusionist tells for the first time the dazzling tale of how, at a pivotal moment in the war, British eccentricity and imagination combined to thwart the Nazis and save innumerable lives - on both sides.
The Illusionist: The True Story of the Man Who Fooled Hitler
by Robert HuttonCairo, 1942: If you had asked a British officer who Colonel Clarke was, they would have been able to point him out: always ready with a drink and a story, he was a well-known figure in the local bars. If you then asked what he did, you would have less success. Those who knew didn't tell, and almost no one really knew at all.Clarke thought of himself as developing a new kind of weapon. Its components? Rumour, stagecraft, a sense of fun. Its target? The mind of Erwin Rommel, Hitler's greatest general. Throughout history, military commanders have sought to mislead their opponents. Dudley Clarke set out to do it on a scale no one had imagined before. Even afterwards, almost no one understood the magnitude of his achievement. Drawing on recently released documents and hugely expanding on the louche portrait of Clarke as seen in SAS: Rogue Heroes, journalist and historian Robert Hutton reveals the amazing story of Clarke's A Force, the invention of the SAS and the Commandos, and the masterful hoodwinking of the Desert Fox at the battle of El Alamein. The Illusionist tells for the first time the dazzling tale of how, at a pivotal moment in the war, British eccentricity and imagination combined to thwart the Nazis and save innumerable lives - on both sides.
I'm Afraid, Said the Leaf
by Danielle DanielA touching, playful exploration of empathy and interdependency from an acclaimed author and illustrator.I&’m afraid, Said the leaf. / You&’re not alone, Said the tree. But who will comfort a nervous bird, a lonely crab, a lost wolf? How can a horse find warmth, a snail some cheer, a child some rest? Through a series of amusing and soothing exchanges, this deceptively simple and profound picture book depicts different pairings to celebrate interconnectedness and underlines the importance of caring for every living organism to ensure a strong and healthy natural world. I&’m Afraid, Said the Leaf invites young readers to understand that we all need each other for support and survival — and that we're all stronger together.
I'm F*cking Amazing: A Novel
by Anoushka WardenWhat becomes of happily-ever-after for a woman who can&’t stand sex with the best guy ever?Her body used to work perfectly. For years, she tallied her orgasms, maintained a Top Humps list, and rated men on whether they excited her more mentally or physically—all with the purpose of finding the ideal love match. Now, as she moves into her thirties and is settled down with Serious Boyfriend Number Three, she&’s run into a problem. Sex hurts.She can&’t get wet.Her vagina, which has never led her astray before, suddenly seems like it might be broken.Surely there must be some way to make sex work for her again? From doctors to drugs to completely unorthodox remedies, she embarks on a journey of desperation and self-discovery. She&’ll try anything to fix it, but maybe desire and long-term love just don&’t go together.Sexually frank, wildly funny, psychologically raw, I&’m F*cking Amazing marks the fiction debut of a red-hot talent, perfect for fans of Fleabag, Caitlin Moran, and Miranda July.
I'm Proud of You
by Craig MelvinThis heartfelt picture book from Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin is a tribute to fathers, sons, and the childhood milestones that inspire pride in every parent. Perfect for Father’s Day!I’m proud of you when you try.I’ll be cheering you on.Always aim for the sky.Through life’s ups and downs, a parent’s love is a reassuring constant. Complemented with lively illustrations by Sawyer Cloud, I’m Proud of You is an uplifting depiction of the special bond between dads and sons.
Images of Infamy: Second Sight
by Steve SandbergTragic events can often be the catalyst and inspiration for the creation of meaningful works of art. In this case, it was the September 11th catastrophe of 2001 which provided the stimulus that would ultimately lead me down a totally unforeseen path, revealing an attitude never previously observed. Other than a proclivity for drawing geometric shapes, no artistic tendencies had even been evident.The one constant theme in my work is the recurring use of nines and elevens to generate images. Other symbols and characters are also employed; sometimes intentional, sometimes not. People who have explored my world have seen different things. Take the journey and see what you can uncover. Remember, in the future, be open to the feasibility that sometimes unexpected abilities can appear anytime in one&’s life. Be ready to embrace the opportunity these possibilities present and take them down your own personal road of discovery.
The IMF, Financial Crisis, and Repression of Human Rights
by Bumba Mukherjee Vineeta YadavThis book seeks to answer a number of key questions about the relationship between the IMF, developing states and the impact of financial crises on human rights abuses, including: Why do some but not other IMF-assisted developing states experience the joint outbreak of currency and sudden reversal crises under the Fund’s program?; What are some of the short-term political ramifications of such crises?; Why do human rights violation by governments increase sharply in the wake of twin currency and sudden reversal crisis in some but not all crisis-affected countries?
Immortal Pleasures
by V. CastroAn ancient Aztec vampire roams the modern world in search of vengeance and love in this seductive dark fantasy from the author of The Haunting of Alejandra.&“Hauntingly rendered and decadently written, Immortal Pleasures is a surprising and fantastical portrait of one of history&’s most fascinating (and perhaps most misunderstood) figures.&”—Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last SpokeHundreds of years ago, she was known as La Malinche: a Nahua woman who translated for the conquistador Cortés. In the centuries since, her name has gone down in infamy as a traitor. But no one ever found out what happened to La Malinche after Cortés destroyed her people. In the ashes of the empire, she was reborn as Malinalli, an immortal vampire. And she has become an avenger of conquered peoples, traveling the world to reclaim their stolen artifacts and return them to their homelands. But she has also been in search of something more, for this ancient vampire still has deeply human longings for pleasure and for love. When she arrives in Dublin in search of a pair of Aztec skulls—artifacts intimately connected to her own dark history—she finds something else: two men who satisfy her cravings in very different ways. For the first time she meets a mortal man—a horror novelist—who is not repelled by her strange condition but attracted by it. But there is also another man, an immortal like herself, who shares the darkness in her heart. Now Malinalli is on the most perilous adventure of all: a journey into her own desires.
Impact of Climate Change in the Indian Sundarbans Region
by Nabanita Mukherjee Giyasuddin SiddiqueThis book studies climate change vulnerability in the Southern Part of the Indian Sundarbans Region, West Bengal, following the IPCC framework which highlights three prime components of vulnerability - exposure, sensitivity and adaptive capacity. This framework is considered as one of the best methods of vulnerability assessment as it uses direct household perception through collection of primary data, and recognizes a household’s proficiency in maintaining sustainable means of livelihood to deal with climatic changes. This is especially important in gauging the knowledge and perception of local indigenous people on climate change, and determining what measures can be taken to foster informed decision making for improved climate change adaptation and management. The specific impact of climate change on women, their lives and livelihood are also given due attention, as there is little written about gendered vulnerability to climate change in the region. The final chapter elaborates the limits, barriers to adaptation of climate change and also extends site specific suggestions for achieving community resilience in the Indian Sundarbans Region.