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Advances in Decision Sciences, Image Processing, Security and Computer Vision: International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE), Vol. 1 (Learning and Analytics in Intelligent Systems #3)
by Suresh Chandra Satapathy K. Srujan Raju K. Shyamala D. Rama Krishna Margarita N. FavorskayaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the First International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE), held at University College of Engineering and organised by the Alumni Association, University College of Engineering, Osmania University, in Hyderabad, India on 22–23 March 2019.The proceedings of the ICETE are published in three volumes, covering seven areas: Biomedical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering. The 215 peer-reviewed papers from around the globe present the latest state-of-the-art research, and are useful to postgraduate students, researchers, academics and industry engineers working in the respective fields. Volume 1 presents papers on the theme “Advances in Decision Sciences, Image Processing, Security and Computer Vision – International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering (ICETE)”. It includes state-of-the-art technical contributions in the area of biomedical and computer science engineering, discussing sustainable developments in the field, such as instrumentation and innovation, signal and image processing, Internet of Things, cryptography and network security, data mining and machine learning.
Psychiatrie en verstandelijk gehandicaptenzorg 2: Afstudeerdifferentiatie 514 niveau 5
by J.A.M. Kerstens De Jong Consulting B.V. J.M.F. van der Sluis-HoutkampDifferentiatiekatern voor studenten die in de laatste fase zijn gekomen van de opleiding tot verpleegkundige niveau 5. Het katern is een hulpmiddel bij het afstuderen en reikt verschillende mogelijkheden voor binnen- en buitenschoolse verdieping aan. In de casuïstiek in dit katern komen de eindtermen van deelkwalificatie 514 meerdere malen op verschillende wijze aan bod. Gedurende de BPV toont de deelnemer dat hij/zij in staat is als verpleegkundige zorg te verlenen aan zorgvragers met een psychiatrische ziekte of verstandelijke handicap (514.03). Doelstellingen van dit katern: verdiepen van kennis m.b.t. zorgvragers in de acute en chronische psychiatrie, gerontopsychiatrie en instellingen voor verstandelijk gehandicapten. Verder dient de student vaardig te worden in het professioneel begeleiden van deze zorgvragers en ervaringen m.b.t. zorgvragers te vertalen naar professioneel gedrag in nieuwe zorgsituaties binnen de GGZ.
Leerboek atherotrombose
by J.W. Jukema F.W.A. VerheugtLeerboek Atherotrombose belicht de pathologie van atherosclerose en de genetische basis ervan. Daarnaast komen de klinische aspecten van atherosclerose uitgebreid aan de orde. Hetzelfde traject wordt doorlopen wat betreft arteriële trombose: pathofysiologie, genetica en klinische manifestaties.Het leerboek bestaat uit acht verschillende hoofdstukken die alle zijn geschreven door experts op het terrein van atherosclerose en trombose. Achtereenvolgens komen de volgende aspecten aan bod: pathologie van coronaire atherosclerose en trombose, genetica van atherosclerose, klinische manifestaties van atherotrombose, preventie en behandeling van aandoeningen als gevolg van atherosclerose, genetica van atherotrombose, medicamenteuze preventie en behandeling van atherotrombose, percutane behandeling van coronaire atherotrombose, diagnostiek en behandeling van atherosclerotisch vaatlijden in de perifere vaten.Omdat atherosclerose en trombose een complex ziektebeeld vormen, heeft de redactie er goed aan gedaan om de diverse aspecten van atherosclerose en trombose vanuit meerdere disciplines te belichten. Wij verwachten dat de assistent in opleiding tot cardioloog kennis zal nemen van dit uiterst nuttige Leerboek Atherotrombose
Das dynamische Vertriebsmindset: Mit einer positiven inneren Haltung den Unternehmenserfolg sichern
by Philipp MetzgerDieses Buch erläutert, warum die innere Haltung von Mitarbeitenden ein entscheidender Erfolgsfaktor ist und wie Vertriebsorganisationen diese gezielt fördern können. Konkret geht es um das dynamische Mindset, welches wesentlich zum Erfolg beiträgt, vor allem in Change-Phasen, die etwa im Rahmen von Digitalisierungsbestrebungen in Unternehmen stattfinden. Individuelle Emotionen und Motivationen, Prozesse und Kennzahlen müssen dann zusammengeführt werden.Der Autor zeigt die psychologischen Hintergründe zur Macht von Gedanken auf, und erklärt, wie ein dynamisches Mindset bei Menschen entsteht, welche unterschiedlichen Ausprägungen es gibt und welche Möglichkeiten zu einer positiven Veränderung bestehen. Er erläutert, wie ein Mindset zu jedem Zeitpunkt im Leben durch aktives Steuern beeinflusst werden kann und wie Vertriebsmitarbeiter und Führungskräfte hierbei gezielt vorgehen können – um Strahlkraft ins gesamte Unternehmen zu gewinnen und dieses nachhaltig erfolgreicher zu machen.
Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing II: Selected Papers from the International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies, CSIT 2017, September 5-8 Lviv, Ukraine (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #689)
by Natalia Shakhovska Volodymyr StepashkoThis book reports on new theories and applications in the field of intelligent systems and computing. It covers computational and artificial intelligence methods, as well as advances in computer vision, current issues in big data and cloud computing, computation linguistics, and cyber-physical systems. It also reports on data mining and knowledge extraction technologies, as well as central issues in intelligent information management. Written by active researchers, the respective chapters are based on papers presented at the International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies (CSIT 2017), held on September 5–8, 2017, in Lviv, Ukraine; and at two workshops accompanying the conference: one on inductive modeling, jointly organized by the Lviv Polytechnic National University and the National Academy of Science of Ukraine; and another on project management, which was jointly organized by the Lviv Polytechnic National University, the International Project Management Association, the Ukrainian Project Management Association, the Kazakhstan Project Management Association, and Nazarbayev University. Given its breadth of coverage, the book provides academics and professionals with extensive information and a timely snapshot of the field of intelligent systems, and is sure to foster new discussions and collaborations among different groups.
Move to Greatness: Focusing the Four Essential Energies of a Whole and Balanced Leader
by Ginny WhitelawAs a senior manager at NASA, Dr. Ginny Whitelaw had access to excellent leadership training. But like most leadership training, it taught leaders from the neck up, not deeply enough to develop the whole and balanced leaders so needed in today's complex organizations. She knew there had to be a deeper, more integrated way of developing effective leaders. There is! Move to Greatness reveals that to lead and live wholly, basic energy patterns must be brought into balance. Out of kilter, these four patterns create the ineffective "buts" in leadership style ("great at making numbers, but hell on staff") and personal performance ("successful at work, but has no life").Success and failure originate in our use (or misuse) of four fundamental patterns in the nervous system that have been studied over decades: * The Driver pushes into every barrier with speed, directness and intensity and puts a focus on priorities, actions and the bottom line. * The Organizer does the right thing with discipline and order and establishes processes, clarifies roles and assigns responsibility. * The Collaborator swings into playful engagement with life and the people in it and as a leader, the Collaborator is oriented to customers, employees, loyalty and fun. * The Visionary goes with the flow, hangs out in the chaos, and leaps to new possibilities while the Visionary leader thinks outside the box and creates the future. Using these patterns as a map, you will understand people more easily and more deeply, and see how to lead them more effectively. Moreover, you'll learn how to move yourself to your highest potential. Discover your natural preferences and learn how to literally move yourself - and others - to greatness.
Great Japanese Stories: 10 Parallel Texts (Parallel Texts)
by VariousA captivating selection of short stories in the original Japanese alongside their English translationsThis new dual-language edition of ten stories selected from The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories celebrates some of the very best Japanese literature from the past hundred years. Each story appears in the original Japanese alongside an expert English translation, providing unique cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners. Ranging from a witty send-up of modern social graces to a powerful evocation of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, this remarkable collection includes works from beloved authors Abe Akira, Akutagawa Ryunosuke, Betsuyaku Minoru, Hoshi Shin'ichi, Kawakami Mieko, Kono Taeko, Murakami Haruki, Oba Minako, Ota Yoko and Uchida Hyakken.
Great Spanish Stories: 10 Parallel Texts (Parallel Texts)
by VariousA riveting selection of short stories in Spanish alongside their English translations This new dual-language edition of ten stories selected from The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories celebrates some of the very best twentieth-century literature from Spain. Each story appears in Spanish alongside an expert English translation, providing unique cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners. Ranging from a poignant tale of betrayal to a darkly humorous exchange between wedding guests, this captivating collection includes works from authors such as Leopoldo Alas (Clarín), Cristina Fernández Cubas, Medardo Fraile, Carmen Martín Gaite, Karmele Jaio, Carmen Laforet, Javier Marías, Carme Riera, Manuel Rivas, and Esther Tusquets.
Let Healing Happen: A Shamanic Guide to Living An Authentic and Happy Life
by Eddy Elsey‘A sober, sensible voice in an often insane out-of-balance New Age World. An engrossing and thoughtful read.’ - NICK BREEZE WOOD, Shamanologist and editor of Sacred Hoop Magazine-----------------------------------------------'Although our cultures wax and wane like the moon in the sky, the land beneath our feet still pulses with the same power that it always has. Shamanism is a gateway into the mysterious world of that power.’ - Eddy ElseyIn this book, shamanic practitioner and founder of online platform Street Spirituality, Eddy Elsey, shares his life-changing journey from living as a burned-out partygoer to becoming a practising shamanic healer and finally feeling like his authentic self. He reveals the rituals and tools that have helped him live a more spiritually grounded life so you can too.Let Healing Happen shows us that by connecting to our roots in the earth and drawing on ancient shamanic practices, it is possible to heal pain, find balance and embrace the role we play in this beautiful world.-------------------------------------------'Whatever your beliefs, this call to understanding ourselves as a part of the natural world has much to teach about living well.' - Claudia Canavan, health editor, Women's Health'An essential read for anyone on their spiritual journey’ – Fleur Britten, journalist, The Times, Guardian and Vogue
Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales: Retold by Naomi Lewis
by Hans Christian AndersenHans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.With a wonderful introduction by award-winning picture-book creator Jan Pienkowski.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more..The Puffin Classics reissue includes:A Little PrincessAlice's Adventures in WonderlandAlice's Adventures Through the Looking GlassAnne of Green Gables seriesBlack BeautyHans Andersen's Fairy TalesHeidiJourney to the Centre of the EarthLittle Women seriesPeter PanTales of the Greek HeroesThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Adventures of King ArthurThe Adventures of Tom SawyerThe Call of the WildThe Jungle BookThe OdysseyThe Secret GardenThe Wind in the WillowsThe Wizard of OzTreasure Island
Great Italian Stories: 10 Parallel Texts (Parallel Texts)
by VariousA spellbinding selection of short stories in the original Italian alongside their English translationsThis new dual-language edition of ten stories selected from The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories celebrates some of the very best twentieth-century literature from Italy. Each story appears in the original Italian alongside an expert English translation, providing unique cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners. Ranging from a spellbinding tale of the supernatural to a powerful portrait of post-war Italy, this revelatory collection includes works from beloved authors, Italo Calvino, Fausta Cialente, Alba de Céspedes, Grazia Deledda, Natalia Ginzburg, Elsa Morante, Lalla Romano, Umberto Saba, Alberto Savinio, and Elio Vittorini.
Science Magic Tricks (Dover Science For Kids)
by Nathan ShalitThis educational, fun-filled book will show you how to dazzle audiences with dozens of fascinating tricks based on scientific principles. Included are more than 50 safe demonstrations easily performed at home or in the classroom with a ping-pong ball, broom, potato, balloon, coins, playing cards, and other common items. Clear illustrations and simple, easy-to-follow instructions enable you to perform dozens of "tricks" involving mathematics, chemistry, inertia, magnets, optical illusions, and physics. Astound friends and relatives by cutting glass with scissors, inserting a pin in a balloon without popping it, creating a magical doorway out of paper, concocting witch's dust and "wet" fire, practicing the art of secret writing, and successfully accomplishing many other mystifying feats. Best of all, as you entertain audiences with these eye-popping tricks, you'll be learning important scientific facts and principles. These science magic tricks make learning fun!
Traditional Japanese Stencil Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
by Clarence HornungThe demand by artists and craftspeople for visually exciting designs has created renewed interest in traditional Japanese motifs which are ideal for modern decorative and graphic needs.This comprehensive archive presents 276 exquisite Japanese stencil designs, inspired by natural themes and developed to ideographic perfection through the centuries. Sky, seam and land birds, beasts, insects, and countless flora and fauna comprise Japanese design vocabulary.Versatile motifs include clouds, sun, stars, waves, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, fish, and delicate floral and foliate patterns — chrysanthemum, plum and cherry blossoms, bamboo, ivy, wisteria, oak and maple leaves, and much more. You'll also find abstract and geometric designs — circles, squares, diamonds, polygons, stripes, bands, and lattice motifs — as well as fans, wheels, umbrellas, and other man-made objects.
Algorithmic Thinking, 2nd Edition: Learn Algorithms to Level Up Your Coding Skills
by Daniel ZingaroGet in the game and learn essential computer algorithms by solving competitive programming problems, in the fully revised second edition of the bestselling original. (Still no math required!)Are you hitting a wall with data structures and algorithms? Whether you&’re a student prepping for coding interviews or an independent learner, this book is your essential guide to efficient problem-solving in programming.UNLOCK THE POWER OF DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS:Learn the intricacies of hash tables, recursion, dynamic programming, trees, graphs, and heaps. Become proficient in choosing and implementing the best solutions for any coding challenge.REAL-WORLD, COMPETITION-PROVEN CODE EXAMPLES:The programs and challenges in this book aren&’t just theoretical—they&’re drawn from real programming competitions. Train with problems that have tested and honed the skills of coders around the world.GET INTERVIEW-READY:Prepare yourself for coding interviews with practice exercises that help you think algorithmically, weigh different solutions, and implement the best choices efficiently.WRITTEN IN C, USEFUL ACROSS LANGUAGES:The code examples are written in C and designed for clarity and accessibility to those familiar with languages like C++, Java, or Python. If you need help with the C code, no problem: We&’ve got recommended reading, too.Algorithmic Thinking is the complete package, providing the solid foundation you need to elevate your coding skills to the next level.
The Rastafarians: Twentieth Anniversary Edition
by Leonard Barrett Leonard E. BarrettThe classic work on the history and beliefs of the Rastafarians, whose roots of protest go back to the seventeenth-century maroon societies of escaped slaves in Jamaica. Based on an extensive study of the Rastafarians, their history, their ideology, and their influence in Jamaica, The Rastafarians is an important contribution to the sociology of religion and to our knowledge of the variety of religious expressions that have grown up during the West African Diaspora in the Western Hemisphere.
Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration
by Alejandra OlivaBest Nonfiction of 2023 - Kirkus &“One of the most thoughtful meditations on our nation&’s immigration policy in recent memory." —The Boston GlobeA chronicle of translation, storytelling, and borders as understood through the United States' &“immigration crisis&”In this powerful and deeply felt memoir of translation, storytelling, and borders, Alejandra Oliva, a Mexican-American translator and immigrant justice activist, offers a powerful chronical of her experience interpreting at the US-Mexico border.Having worked with asylum seekers since 2016, she knows all too well the gravity of taking someone's trauma and delivering it to the warped demands of the U.S. immigration system. As Oliva's stunning prose recounts the stories of the people she's met through her work, she also traces her family's long and fluid relationship to the border—each generation born on opposite sides of the Rio Grande. In Rivermouth, Oliva focuses on the physical spaces that make up different phases of immigration, looking at how language and opportunity move through each of them: from the river as the waterway that separates the U.S. and Mexico, to the table as the place over which Oliva prepares asylum seekers for their Credible Fear Interviews, and finally, to the wall as the behemoth imposition that runs along America&’s southernmost border.With lush prose and perceptive insight, Oliva encourages readers to approach the painful questions that this crisis poses with equal parts critique and compassion. By which metrics are we measuring who &“deserves&” American citizenship? What is the point of humanitarian systems that distribute aid conditionally? What do we owe to our most disenfranchised?As investigative and analytical as she is meditative and introspective, sharp as she is lyrical, and incisive as she is compassionate, seasoned interpreter Alejandra Oliva argues for a better world while guiding us through the suffering that makes the fight necessary and the joy that makes it worth fighting for.
The Classified Dossier - Sherlock Holmes and Dorian Gray
by Christian KlavierMysterious socialite Dorian Gray is at the centre of Sherlock Holmes&’ latest investigation in this astonishing, uncanny mash-up of Victorian mystery and horror.1903. Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson have tickets to the newly arrived Circus of Amun-Ra. Holmes is puzzled by his brother Mycroft&’s cryptic gift but is intrigued enough to attend the next production.The performers, dressed as wondrous half-animal, half-human gods from Egyptian mythology, display superhuman agility and stunts. But they speak no Arabic, sequester themselves in the stables after each show and take orders from a mysterious ring master who is yet to be seen. And then one of the performers is murdered. Holmes&’s enquires lead him to a townhouse near Gorsvenor Square, the home of the beautiful and secretive socialite Dorian Gray. As Holmes digs deeper, he learns Gray is hiding much more than his involvement in a murder in a darkly fantastical tale of lies, experimentation, hypnosis and wicked ambition.
G-Man (Pulitzer Prize Winner): J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
by Beverly GageWinner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in BiographyWinner of the 2022 National Book Critics Circle Award in Biography, the 2023 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy, and the 43rd LA Times Book Prize in Biography | Finalist for the 2023 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for BiographyNamed a Best Book of 2022 by The Atlantic, The Washington Post and Smithsonian Magazine and a New York Times Top 100 Notable Books of 2022 &“Masterful…This book is an enduring, formidable accomplishment, a monument to the power of biography [that] now becomes the definitive work&”—The Washington Post&“A nuanced portrait in a league with the best of Ron Chernow and David McCullough.&”—The Wall Street JournalA major new biography of J Edgar Hoover that draws from never-before-seen sources to create a groundbreaking portrait of a colossus who dominated half a century of American history and planted the seeds for much of today's conservative political landscape.We remember him as a bulldog--squat frame, bulging wide-set eyes, fearsome jowls--but in 1924, when he became director of the FBI, he had been the trim, dazzling wunderkind of the administrative state, buzzing with energy and big ideas for reform. He transformed a failing law-enforcement backwater, riddled with scandal, into a modern machine. He believed in the power of the federal government to do great things for the nation and its citizens. He also believed that certain people--many of them communists or racial minorities or both-- did not deserve to be included in that American project. Hoover rose to power and then stayed there, decade after decade, using the tools of state to create a personal fiefdom unrivaled in U.S. history. Beverly Gage&’s monumental work explores the full sweep of Hoover&’s life and career, from his birth in 1895 to a modest Washington civil-service family through his death in 1972. In her nuanced and definitive portrait, Gage shows how Hoover was more than a one-dimensional tyrant and schemer who strong-armed the rest of the country into submission. As FBI director from 1924 through his death in 1972, he was a confidant, counselor, and adversary to eight U.S. presidents, four Republicans and four Democrats. Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson did the most to empower him, yet his closest friend among the eight was fellow anticommunist warrior Richard Nixon. Hoover was not above blackmail and intimidation, but he also embodied conservative values ranging from anticommunism to white supremacy to a crusading and politicized interpretation of Christianity. This garnered him the admiration of millions of Americans. He stayed in office for so long because many people, from the highest reaches of government down to the grassroots, wanted him there and supported what he was doing, thus creating the template that the political right has followed to transform its party.G-Man places Hoover back where he once stood in American political history--not at the fringes, but at the center--and uses his story to explain the trajectories of governance, policing, race, ideology, political culture, and federal power as they evolved over the course of the 20th century.
Sing It Like Celia
by Mónica MancillasPerfect for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Sing It Like Celia is a revelatory story about a Mexican American girl who finds her voice and herself with the help of her role model and icon, Celia Cruz.Twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez has always been a fan of Celia Cruz, also known as &“the queen of salsa.&” Her love of Celia stems from her mother, who leaves Salva without explanation one awful day. Now Salva is stuck with her investigative journalist father in an RV campground. In the middle of nowhere.As Salva acclimates to her new environment and desperately tries to figure out why her mother left, she befriends a posse of campground kids who have started a band. When the kids discover that Salva has an amazing singing voice, they convince her to join their group. Soon, Salva learns how to find her voice—and herself—with the help of her newfound friends, her dad, and the one and only Celia Cruz.
The Modern Library: The 200 Best Novels in English Since 1950
by Carmen Callil Colm ToibinFor Colm Toíbín and Carmen Callil there is no difference between literary and commercial writing - there is only the good novel: engrossing, inspirational, compelling. In their selection of the best 200 novels written since 1950, the editors make a case for the best and the best-loved works and argue why each should be considered a modern classic. Enlightening, often unexpected and always engaging this tour through the world of fiction is full of surprises, forgotten masterpieces and a valuable guide to what to read next. Authors in the collection include Agatha Christie, Georgette Heyer, Daphne du Maurier, Patrick Hamilton, Carson McCullers, J. D. Salinger, Bernard Malamud; Flannery O'Connor, Mulk Raj Anand, Raymond Chandler, L. P. Hartley, Amos Tutuola, Sylvia Townsend Warner, Samuel Beckett, Patricia Highsmith, Chinua Achebe, Isak Dineson, Alan Sillitoe, Ivy Compton-Burnett, Grace Paley, Harper Lee, Olivia Manning and Mordecai Richler.
Real Life
by Melissa KiteDoes an exciting weekend for you mean scrubbing all the grouting in your bathroom with a toothbrush? Have you ever felt the urge to kidnap the cable guy and tie him to the bed like Kathy Bates in Misery because you are terrified the TV will stop working once he's gone? Do you ponder marrying the Albanian builder who has just fitted alcove shelving because he's brought you more happiness in three days than your useless ex-boyfriend brought you in three years? Are you engaged in endless rows with call centre staff called Keeley who hang up on you because you are 'shouting and hysterical'? Are you convinced the entire world is engaged in a conspiracy to drive you insane, especially the automated phone system that generates ten text messages whenever you try to book a minicab?Do you write to-do lists that need paginating, and include items such as 're-mortgage house, get pregnant, climb Kilimanjaro'?Welcome to Melissa Kite's life. If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, clearly you too are a desperate single woman trying to survive in the modern world. If not, congratulations: you will have a good laugh reading this book.
Curious George Dance Party (Curious George Ser.)
by H. A. Rey H. A. ReyGeorge is thrilled when he gets an invitation to Allie’s dance party: “He danced while he brushed his teeth. Sometimes he even danced while he slept.” His friend Bill, however, is worried he’ll be the only one who can’t dance. The two of them quickly learn the box step with the help of a color-coded map—and it’s a hit! This colorful early reader—based on the Emmy Awardwinning Curious George PBS TV show—includes a simple pattern activity and instructions on how to make a dance map. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
The Last True Cowboy
by Kathleen EagleFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Kathleen Eagle comes her classic western romance between a passionate cowboy and a rancher's daughter in Wyoming—The Last True Cowboy A cowboy is as good as his word, but what if the words are "I love you"? The first moment Julia Weslin sees K. C. Houston, she senses her world is about to be turned upside-down. The long, lean cowboy is the last of an untamed breed of men who live by their word and love by their own set of rules. And for Julia, who has returned to Wyoming and the cash-strapped High Horse Ranch, K. C. is a dream come true. He can tame a spirited horse with just a single touch, he offers to help save the ranch, and he awakens in her a need she thought she'd lost. But Julia knows that this sexy drifter would never break a promise, and while he's filled her days with loving and her nights with passion . . . he's never told her that he'd stay forever.
It's Ramadan, Curious George (Curious George Ser.)
by H. A. Rey H. A. Rey Hena KhanGeorge celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. “A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for a new generation.” —The New YorkerGeorge helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan.This playful book makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George—those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time.“To help overcome Islamophobia and foster mutual respect, acceptance and understanding, teachers, parents, community leaders and librarians can use books like these to educate children about Muslims while enhancing religious literacy.” —The Huffington Post “I hope [this book] makes it into the hands of Muslim children who need it and any child curious about Ramadan and Islam. Parents, this is how we teach love.” —Read It Real Good
Girlfriend in a Coma: A Novel
by Douglas CouplandOn a snowy Friday night in 1979, just hours after making love for the first time, Richard's girlfriend, high school senior Karen Ann McNeil, falls into a coma. Nine months later she gives birth to their daughter, Megan. As Karen sleeps through the next seventeen years, Richard and their circle of friends reside in an emotional purgatory, passing through a variety of careers—modeling, film special effects, medicine, demolition—before finally reuniting on a conspiracy-driven super-natural television series. But real life grows as surreal as their TV show as Richard and his friends await Karen's reawakening . . . and the subsequent apocalypse.