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Nachhaltiges Planen, Bauen und Wohnen: Kriterien für Neubau und Bauen im Bestand (SDG - Forschung, Konzepte, Lösungsansätze zur Nachhaltigkeit)
by Stefanie FriedrichsenDeutschland ist gebaut: Drei Viertel aller Wohngebäude sind über 30 Jahre alt und müssten dringend modernisiert werden. Das Werk bietet einen Überblick darüber, welche Kriterien bei einer umfassenden Modernisierung beachtet werden müssen, um eine wirtschaftlich tragfähige, sozialverträgliche und umweltgerechte Lösung zu finden. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf Mehrfamilienhäusern. Jedes Kapitel bietet umfangreiche Checklisten, mit deren Hilfe Modernisierungsaufgaben systematisch angegangen werden können.
Chinese Rule of Law Path and Cultivation of Foreign-Related Rule of Law Talents
by Xiaobo Dong Jie GuoThis book systematically explores the historical development, connotation, characteristics and cultural resources of Chinese rule of law path based on the combination theory and practice. It also comprehensively reveals the overall objectives and promotion models of Chinese rule of law path, theoretically expounds the people-oriented nature of Chinese Thought on the Rule of Law and the global initiatives of Chinese rule of law path, and proposes the important guarantee of realizing the global initiatives of Chinese rule of law path——the cultivation of foreign-related rule of law talents. From this book, readers, not only scholars and experts specialized in relevant fields but also layman interested in legal life of modern China, can truly grasp the rich connotation of the socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics in the new era and have a refreshing understanding of contemporary legal culture of China.
Economic Resurgence in ASEAN: Navigating Convergence, Innovation, and Trade for Enhanced Productivity
by Fithra Faisal HastiadiThis book provides unique insight into economic development within the ASEAN region and its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. With a particular focus on Indonesia, it highlights the historic importance of manufacturing within the region and how the sector remains vital, despite the Asian financial crisis, and central to sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The growing influence of digital technologies, including remote work, online services, and digital marketplaces, are highlighted, particularly in relation to economic mitigation and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Broader issues, such as FDI, human development, regional integration, R&D spillovers, labour productivity, and bilateral trade, are also discussed.This book highlights how ASEAN economies can be strengthened by innovation, trade, and increased productivity. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in development and international economics.
Love, Beauty or Morality
by Alberto CastelliThis book is moved by two main questions. Is Love a matter of beauty or mortality? In other words, is love an ethical ideal? Also, modernity understood as the age of mechanical reproduction, has shaped not simply our cities but our very same way of feeling. How has our conception of love changed, if it has, in the past two centuries? This book is to address these questions. It is not to trace the evolution of the idea of love in Western culture, from Plato to the present day. It aims to bring to the surface different shades of love lingering at the heart of Western culture to rehabilitate the myth of love to its original credibility. Our confused civilization has split love into sensual and moral aspects but to be aware of it is perhaps to defeat a dilemma that seems so unnatural. This book is about how we make sense of our lives through love and how nineteenth and twentieth-century literature records it.
Economic Development in the Digital Age
by Nagy K. HannaIn this book, Nagy K. Hanna offers a holistic framework that economists and policymakers can use to examine and drive digital transformation. The book offers detailed analyses into development policies, and organizational processes governing digital transformation learning and practice and highlights the reforms needed in countries and aid agencies to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The author offers insight to help reform major aid agencies within the economic development space. The resulting text reimagines the future of development economics.
Mit Systemik zu nachhaltig erfolgreicher Unternehmens-Resilienz: Mit systemischer Haltung die digitale VUCA/BANI- und KI-Welt wirksam gestalten (essentials)
by Angelika KutzAngelika Kutz LL.M. untersucht, wie Organisationen Dank der Systemik und der Systemischen Haltung in der agilen VUCA/BANI- und KI-Welt durch Lösungsfokus, Change-Affinität und Ressourcensicht nachhaltig resilient werden und bleiben können – und was dafür zu tun ist.
Integrale Sicherheit von Kraftfahrzeugen: Biomechanik – Unfallvermeidung – Insassenschutz – Sensorik – Sicherheit im Entwicklungsprozess (ATZ/MTZ-Fachbuch)
by Rodolfo SchöneburgDie integrale Sicherheit nimmt bei der Auslegung von Kraftfahrzeugen, bei Umfrageergebnissen von Fahrzeugnutzern und bei der Berichterstattung in Fachzeitschriften bzw. im Internet einen hohen Stellenwert ein. Dabei ändern sich die Entwicklungs-Randbedingungen durch neue Gesetze, Rating-Programme und CAE-Methoden in immer kürzeren Abständen. Ein Innovationsschwerpunkt liegt auf dem Gebiet der zunehmenden Automatisierung von Fahraufgaben und der Phase, die die aktive mit der passiven Sicherheit verbindet - der präventiven Sicherheit.Dieses Buch dient seit 25 Jahren als wichtige Referenz für alle, die in der Fahrzeugsicherheit tätig sind. In der 5. Auflage wurde der wachsenden Bedeutung von Unfallvermeidung und -minderung durch die Aufnahme eines eigenen Kapitels und neuer Abschnitte zur Telematik und Radartechnologie bei der Sensorik Rechnung getragen. Die Kapitel zur Bewertung der Fahrzeugsicherheit und zum Insassen- und Partnerschutz wurden umfangreich überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Zudem sind die Umfänge der rechnerischen und experimentellen Simulation in das Kapitel „Integrale Sicherheit im Fahrzeugentwicklungsprozess“ integriert und um neue Methoden ergänzt worden.
Locating Technology Education in STEM Teaching and Learning: What Does the ‘T’ Mean in STEM? (Contemporary Issues in Technology Education)
by Wendy Fox-Turnbull P. John WilliamsThis book offers clarity and consistency of thinking in relation to Technology Education when situated within a STEM approach to teaching. It examines the range of Innovations and Issues which are being considered by schools as they implement STEM, with particular focus on the place of Technology, or the ‘T’ in STEM. The book is divided into three sections: Philosophy, Implementation and Issues and Innovations, with each containing five to seven chapters. The first section lays the foundations for the remainder of the book: it focuses the readers on the technology aspect of STEM education and situates it to align with the international understanding of technology education. The second section provides insights into how STEM is best implemented to give technology due consideration across a range of disciplines with technology education, including engineering, food technology, and textile technology. This section also provides suggestions for the successful implementation of the STEM approach, and offers further insight through a range of case studies. The third section outlines and discusses a range of issues that pose a threat to the position and understanding of technology within the STEM teaching and learning approach. This section also examines how technology and STEM are situated within, are supported or are threatened by, other current innovations and approaches to teaching an integrated curriculum, such as the Maker Space Movement and Play-based Learning.
Advances in Cryptology – ASIACRYPT 2023: 29th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Cryptology and Information Security, Guangzhou, China, December 4–8, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14439)
by Jian Guo Ron SteinfeldThe eight-volume set LNCS 14438 until 14445 constitutes the proceedings of the 29th International Conference on the Theory and Application of Cryptology and Information Security, ASIACRYPT 2023, held in Guangzhou, China, during December 4-8, 2023.The total of 106 full papers presented in these proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 375 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Secure Multi-party computation; threshold cryptography; . Part II: proof systems - succinctness and foundations; anonymity; Part III: quantum cryptanalysis; symmetric-key cryptanalysis; Part IV: cryptanalysis of post-quantum and public-key systems; side-channels; quantum random oracle model; Part V: functional encryption, commitments and proofs; secure messaging and broadcast; Part VI: homomorphic encryption; encryption with special functionalities; security proofs and security models; Part VII: post-quantum cryptography; Part VIII: quantum cryptography; key exchange; symmetric-key design.
The Rise of AI User Applications: Chatbots Integration Foundations and Trends
by Svetlana BialkovaThis monograph introduces readers to core theories and applications in the chatbot AI context. Although AI is attracting significant attention, there is a literature gap and lack of practical guidelines on the key drivers of chatbot efficiency and agency capacity. There is a caveat between algorithmic explanations and actionable understanding, despite the acknowledged importance of inherently human-centric properties. Addressing these gaps, this state-of-the-art book offers a distinctive combination of content, theory, practice evaluation, and a holistic framework encompassing cognitive, emotional and social aspects, focusing on how to enhance AI agency and user experience. The framework aims to drive design, encouraging development of intelligent systems, techniques to evaluate chatbot with purposes, to appropriately meet user needs and market demand for responsible and explainable AI, XAI. Avenues for transforming business and life by implementing new generation AI systems are further discussed, as well as recommendations to overcome consumer resistance and advice for policy measures to reduce risks given the AI boost. While the community is still in an exploratory mode, we hope “The Rise of AI User Applications: Chatbots Integration Foundations and Trends” provides the needed understanding and will inspire researchers across disciplines to combine their efforts and work together on this very intriguing topic.
Associated Labor and Production in the Age of Barbarism: Education Beyond Capital
by Henrique Tahan NovaesThe book focuses on different practices of associated labor in Brazil and Argentina, in the case of the workers’ recuperated factories, over the past 40 years. Novaes analyses labor practices from a critical Marxist perspective as a reaction to the misery of neoliberalism. Deindustrialization, austerity programs, increasing commodification and international competitiveness have severely deteriorated the living and working conditions of the majority of Latin Americans. However, alternative labor, production and educational practices have developed in this increasingly ruthless neoliberal capitalism. Although they are still small, they indicate a potential way out of the capitalist mode of production. Novaes directs his special attention to the “education beyond capital,” which has accompanied these alternative labor and production practices (from alternative job training in recuperated companies and the movement of landless rural workers MST).
Private Higher Education and Inequalities in the Global South: Lessons from Africa, Latin America and Asia (Demographic Transformation and Socio-Economic Development #17)
by Etienne GérardBased on original findings from research carried out in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, this book brings together conceptual and empirical analyses of private higher education and social and academic inequality, a topic largely unexplored in the social science literature, particularly on private higher education. Field surveys of different categories of actors in numerous private universities have combined common methods and tools in countries chosen for the differences in their social structures and the characteristics, organization and development of their private higher education systems. Based on these qualitative surveys, combined with available quantitative data on higher education, this book analyzes the production and reproduction of social and academic inequalities in countries as diverse as Argentina, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal and Vietnam. Finally, the historical and social structuringof the private education systems in the selected countries provides the framework for analyses that go beyond the traditional higher education demand/supply and public policy approaches to explore the perspective of the actors – institutional administrators, teaching staff and students.
Keto Meal Prep by FlavCity: 125+ Low Carb Recipes That Actually Taste Good (Flavcity Ser.)
by Bobby Parrish Dessi ParrishA Lesson in Self Acceptance from Affirming Animals “Spending a few minutes every day meditating on TheLatestKate's illustrations and words of wisdom offer encouragement that you can face any challenge that crosses your path.” ―Susyn Reeve, Author of Heart Healing#1 New Release in Anxiety, Phobias, Mood Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, and Religious & InspirationalFrom the creator of the bestselling book, You Can Do All Things, comes a whimsical, interactive guide to practicing mindfulness, self-love, and creativity.Work through anxiety and depression and celebrate your own uniqueness. Depression and anxiety are topics that can be uncomfortable to talk about, but that doesn’t mean they should be avoided. With the help of her adorable support animals, art blogger Kate Allan urges us to be mindful of our mentality. Through encouraging self-love affirmations, mindfulness activities, doodle ideas, and journaling prompts, this affirming animal therapy book helps us sort through and express our feelings. Self-help journaling with a creative twist. It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful is a self-love guided journal that meets us where we are—in the midst of the feelings that say we’re not enough, we won’t make it. Allan’s captioned illustrations help confront the thoughts that lead us to believe our weirdness makes us weak. Young and old, we are encouraged to love ourselves exactly as we are. Inside, you’ll find: A source of colorful and creative validation for the struggles you faceAnxiety-reducing visual art and journaling prompts to understand and process your mental healthSupport animals that come along with you wherever you need themIf you’re looking for mental health gifts, creative books, or encouragement books—or enjoyed Made Out of Stars, My Friend Fear, Start Where You Are, or You’re Weird—then you’ll love Kate Allan’s It’s Your Weirdness that Makes You Wonderful.
Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women (Badass Affirmations Ser.)
by Becca AndersonUnderstand Bitcoin, Blockchains, and Cryptocurrency“Antony helps us all clearly understand the mechanics of bitcoin and blockchain.” ―Rob Findlay, Founder, Next Money#1 Best Seller in Investing Derivatives and Natural Resource Extraction Industry, Futures Trading, Banks & Banking, Energy & Mining, Monetary Policy, and Computers & TechnologyThere’s a lot written on cryptocurrency and blockchains. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains provides a clear guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it.Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. Gain an understanding of a broad spectrum of Bitcoin topics including the history of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin blockchain, and Bitcoin buying, selling, and mining. Learn how payments are made, and how to put a value on cryptocurrencies and digital tokens.Blockchain technology. What exactly is a blockchain, how does it work, and why is it important? The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains answers these questions and more. Learn about notable blockchain platforms, smart contracts, and other important facets of blockchains and their function in the changing cyber-economy.Things to know before buying cryptocurrencies. Find trustworthy and balanced insights into Bitcoin investing and investing in other cryptocurrency. Discover the risks and mitigations, learn how to identify scams, and understand cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallets, and regulations.Learn about:Blockchain technology and how it worksWorkings of the cryptocurrency marketEvolution and potential impacts of Bitcoin and blockchains on global businessesYou’ve read books such as Blockchain Bubble or Revolution, Cryptoassets, Blockchain Technology Explained, Blockchain Revolution, The Bitcoin Standard, Mastering Bitcoin, or Bitcoin For Dummies, but to really understand the technology read The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains.
The Age of Disenchantments: The Epic Story of Spain's Most Notorious Literary Family and the Long Shadow of the Spanish Civil War
by Aaron Shulman“An intriguing narrative of literary ambition and family dysfunction—betrayal, drug addiction, and madness—that begins during the Spanish Civil War.” —Amanda Vaill, The New York Times Book ReviewIn this absorbing and atmospheric historical narrative, journalist Aaron Shulman takes us deeply into the circumstances surrounding the Spanish Civil War through the lives, loves, and poetry of the Paneros, Spain’s most compelling and eccentric family, whose lives intersected memorably with many of the most storied figures in the art, literature, and politics of the time—from Neruda to Salvador Dalí, from Ava Gardner to Pablo Picasso to Roberto Bolaño.Weaving memoir with cultural history and biography, and brought together with vivid storytelling and striking images, The Age of Disenchantments sheds new light on the romance and intellectual ferment of the era while revealing the profound and enduring devastation of the war, the Franco dictatorship, and the country’s transition to democracy.A searing tale of love and hatred, art and ambition, and freedom and oppression, The Age of Disenchantments is a chronicle of a family who modeled their lives (and deaths) on the works of art that most inspired and obsessed them and who, in turn, profoundly affected the culture and society around them.“A valuable primer on the ways literature intertwined with politics during Franco’s reign.” —Rigoberto González, Los Angeles Times“In this sweeping, ambitious debut, journalist Shulman offers a group biography of a family indelibly marked by the Spanish Civil War . . . Prodigiously researched and beautifully written.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Stop Smoking and Vaping Now!: How to Recover from Nicotine Addiction
by Karen CaseyThe Inspirational Addiction Recovery Book for Smokers of Traditional Tobacco Products and E-CigarettesLooking for a way to stop smoking for good? Bestselling author Karen Casey shares her daily meditation guide for effective recovery from addiction.Quitting nicotine is a healing process. For many people, smoking has become a part of their daily habits, which can make quitting for health or personal reasons even more difficult. But you don’t have to let that deep compulsion get the best of you again. By sharing her own story of smoking dependency and recovery, author Karen Casey’s impactful quit-smoking book will help you find your strength to flourish without ever needing a cigarette (or e-cigarette) again.Breaking the habit with powerful affirmations. You don’t have to go through this alone. Stop Smoking (and Vaping) Now! will connect you with readers who have experienced the same road to recovery from addiction as you, and how they fought to live smoke-free through guided meditation for healing. Featuring inspiring wisdom and practices that have helped thousands of readers learn how to quit nicotine, you can expect amazing change from your copy of Karen Casey’s addiction recovery book that will benefit you and your life forever.Inside Stop Smoking (and Vaping) Now!, you’ll find:24 stories about living and quitting cigarette addictions90 daily practices for quitting addiction one step at a timeHealing quotes and questions to remember during difficult timesIf you liked Stop Overthinking, Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Quit Vaping, or Making Every Move a Meditation, you’ll love Stop Smoking (and Vaping) Now!
Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries: Small Towns (The Best New True Crime Stories)
by Mitzi SzeretoUnsolved Crimes, Cold Cases, and Mysterious Stories“Haunting and heartbreaking, The Best New True Crime Stories: Unsolved Crimes & Mysteries lives up to its title, and is a must-read for true crime aficionados...”—Alex Finlay, author of Every Last Fear and The Night Shift#1 New Release in Medical Forensic PsychologyThis collection of cold cases examines crimes that are dark, scary, mysterious, and still waiting to be solved.Unsolved crimes, unanswered questions. Crimes are meant to be solved. But what happens when they’re not? For the individuals involved—from the victims and their families to police investigators—this is the most frustrating part of all. For them there’s no resolution, no justice, no tidy boxes in which to pack away all the bits and pieces of a puzzle that finally links together. Instead, they are only left with questions that may never get answered. Chilling cold cases & unexplained mysteries.The Best New True Crime Stories examines a fascinating assortment of unsolved murders, unsolved crimes, serial killers, and mysterious stories from around the world, from the past to the contemporary. Like the previous anthologies in The Best New True Crime Stories series, this volume contains all-new and original nonfiction accounts penned by international writers from across the literary spectrum, from true crime and crime fiction to journalism. Contributors include Dean Jobb, Joan Renner, Cathy Pickens, Lindsey Danis, Anya Wassenberg, and many others.Inside, you’ll find:A varied assortment of unsolved crimes and mysterious murdersMurder cases to solve, told by writers from around the worldFrance’s “Valley of Hell” mystery and the story of Austria’s most wantedIf you like books about murder cases or liked The Book of Cold Cases, If You Tell, or Unmasked, you’ll love The Best New True Crime Stories.
The Effects of Pickled Herring: A Graphic Novel
by Alex SchumacherDiscover Life Lessons in Faith and Family in This Graphic Novel for Grades 4-8This coming-of-age tale offers a poignant reflection on growing up, sibling relationships, and the enduring bonds of family, making it an essential read for kids ages 8-12.Embark on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.The Effects of Pickled Herring by Alex Schumacher is a poignant coming-of-age graphic novel. As 12-year-old Micah Gadsky and his spirited sister Alana prepare for their dual bar and bat mitzvah, they grapple with a family secret that unravels their understanding of faith and identity. Micah's introspective nature and Alana's outgoing spirit collide, leading them to confront the complexities of growing up, and ultimately, the enduring power of familial bonds.A vividly illustrated graphic novel. The author's mix of humor and heart in The Effects of Pickled Herring makes this coming of age book relatable for all young adult readers. If you are looking for books about family dynamics, brother and sister relationships, books about growing up, or one’s introspection on faith, pick up a copy of The Effects of Pickled Herring!Inside find:A compelling exploration of self-worth, identity, and anti-SemitismA heartrending portrayal of the effects of Alzheimer's on a family unitEngaging illustrations that vividly bring the narrative to lifeRelatable themes for readers navigating the challenges of growing upLooking for the best graphic novels for ages 8-12? This is for you! If you liked Calling My Name or A First Time for Everything, you will love The Effects of Pickled Herring.
100 Sweet Nothings for Baby
by Mina Parker100 Sweet Nothings for Baby is a feel good book for babies and the big people who birthed them. This lovely little book is the perfect gift for new parents, or for a three-(or six-month) birthday, or for christening or naming ceremonies.As Mina Parker writes in the introduction, "Every moment of your life has led you to this one holding a beautiful, sacred, burping little wonder called your baby. Whether this is your first time or your fifth, new parenthood delivers a sweet and exciting jolt of electricity into your life. So welcome to the sweet life of parenthood, and from my family to yours, here is a book to celebrate and support what you do best-loving your baby in every way, from top to bottom."100 Sweet Nothings for Baby is an out-of-the-box, not-your-garden-variety baby present. Wise quotes are sprinkled throughout. Consider Carl Sandberg's "A baby is God's opinion that life should go on". Along with little rhymes to read out loud and comfort both of you, "Trilling r's, rides in cars, every balm to soothe and calm". Along with little comments on the daily wonder of babies, "Cuddling close the one you adore and hearing the music of one baby snore".
Restore Your Life From Chronic Pain: Find Lasting Relief from Arthritis, Headache, and Back Pain • A Doctor's Guide to Tools & Techniques for Taming All Kinds of Pain
by Mark B. Weisberg PhDChronic Pain Management Techniques and Strategies from a Clinical Health PsychologistA doctor’s guide to tools and techniques for taming all kinds of pain. You can understand and manage your intractable pain using the ABC method in this transformative chronic pain book.Chronic pain is common. Millions suffer from chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, and many other forms of chronic, intractable pain, and can’t find relief after years of treatment. Chronic pain suffers don’t have to hurt alone. With Restore Your Life from Chronic Pain, manage your chronic pain symptoms—both naturally and with the help of the right doctors.Learn how to stop the pain. In this chronic pain management book, Clinical Health Psychologist, Dr. Mark B. Weisberg uses the latest discoveries in pain medicine, neuroscience, and psychology to guide readers through ABC integrated pain management for intractable pain. Your life can be yours again—with balance and peace—if you follow his simple advice.Inside this revolutionary chronic pain book, find:Real, validating medical information including how the brain changes with painHolistic and integrated pain management tips for intractable pain that just won’t go awayThe how, why, and who of chronic painIf you liked chronic pain books such as The Way Out, Pain Free, or Trust Your Gut, you’ll love Restore Your Life From Chronic Pain.
Rescuing Our Sons: 8 Solutions to Our Crisis of Disaffected Teen Boys
by Dr. John DuffyParenting Teen Boys with Love and Confidence“John is the real deal… He knows what kids are dealing with, what their struggles are, where their strengths lie, what they know, and what they need.”—Giuliana Rancic, journalist, television personality, and infotainer#1 Best Seller in Popular Adolescent PsychologyDr. John Duffy; bestselling author of Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, clinical psychologist, and parenting expert; offers 8 practical solutions for dealing with our national crisis of disaffected boys and young men.How to help our sons grow into happy, successful, capable adults. Recent decades have shown that boys are simply not thriving the way they should be. In Rescuing Our Sons, Dr. Duffy has developed 8 practical parenting steps to improve your understanding of your teenager, equip him with life skills to improve his present and his future, and bring your family together.Become the effective, confident parent your teen needs. Raising responsible, confident boys is difficult, especially through the teen years. Dr. Duffy is dedicated to helping you encourage your son’s growth with positive parenting tips.Inside, you’ll find:Practical and proven parenting strategies for dealing with the common issues that teen boys face, including gaming addictions, pornography, vaping, and drug useNew perspectives and insights on your son’s teenage brain and behavior that will help you develop a more meaningful relationship with himMethods for effectively raising a motivated young man who can overcome depression, anxiety, and risky behaviorsReaders of books on parenting teens, such as The Teenage Brain, How to Raise an Adult, He’s Not Lazy, or Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, will want to pick up a copy of Dr. Duffy’s Rescuing Our Sons.
Back from the Future: A Celebration of the Greatest Time Travel Story Ever Told
by Brad GilnmoreA Fan’s Look at the Back to the Future Franchise“Brad Gilmore's book not only offers new perspectives and a deeper understanding of Back to the Future, it reminds us why we fell in love with it in the first place." ─Mark Ellis, Comedian & Movie Critic#1 Bestseller in Movies, Guides & ReviewsThere’s a host of information out there on the Back to the Future trilogy, but never before has there been a book like this.The history of the films, cartoons, toys, and more. The Back to the Future series is a timeless collection greatly revered by all audiences. The beauty of this book by Brad Gilmore is that it doesn’t present the history of the film as textbook information. He discusses these films from a place of passion and so effectively reveals how the history behind the movies is just as engaging as the films themselves.Unheard details and trivia. Gilmore, a radio and television host and host of Back to the Future: The Podcast, is an expert on all things Back to the Future. Pairing his knowledge with his passion for the films, Gilmore uses this book to discuss details and movie trivia that reveal just why the trilogy has stood the test of time. As a fan speaking to fellow fans, he dives into fan theories and provides answers to many questions readers have—because they are the very questions he himself has asked.Check out this must-have book and learn things you never knew:Completed timelines of all the main characters from the franchiseIn-depth studies of various Back to the Future fan theories that will surprise and intrigue youA detailed comparison of the films’ predictions of the future to our world todayFans of books like Back to the Future: The Classic Illustrated Storybook, Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History, Back to the Future: Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines, or We Don’t Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy, will love Back From the Future.
The Art of Picnics: Seasonal Outdoor Entertaining
by Alanna O'NeilGourmet Grazing for the Great Outdoors—Picnic Ideas For Your Picnic Basket“Full of fun tips to bring gatherings outside; the recipes, practical tips, and styling inspiration makes me want to make every meal a picnic.” —Elizabeth Minchilli, author of The Italian Table#1 New Release in SaladsWhat could be the hidden key to health and happiness? It may just be tucked away in your picnic basket. The Art of Picnics encourages you to take a break from your fast-paced life to pick up a picnic basket, and reconnect with nature.Find perfect picnic ideas for seasonal eating. There’s nothing more satisfying than yummy picnic foods and fun outdoor activities. If you’re yearning for tranquility and the charm of nature, make your backyard your own special retreat! With a bounty of family-style food recipes for foodies of all skill levels, The Art of Picnics offers a new perspective on traditional picnics.Easy to follow recipes for outdoor entertaining. The Art of Picnics is a beautiful accessible guide to create a fun outdoor gathering. Whether it’s cooking during the day for an upcountry lunch or preparing for a twilight gathering, you’ll capture a spark of outdoor adventure with these seasonal picnic ideas. Inside you’ll find:Décor ideas with woven rugs, crate tables, mismatched china, plush pillowsPlanning recommendations like fresh-cut blooms, wine, and artisanal breadAn outdoor cookbook full of one-of-a-kind recipes for sandwiches, grazing boards, and more!If you’re looking for charcuterie books, a picnic snacks cookbook, or recipes for food on the go—or enjoyed Platters and Boards, The Camp Cookout, or Paris Picnic Club—then you’ll love The Art of Picnics.
The Prepared Graduate: Find Your Dream Job, Live the Life You Want, and Step Into Your Purpose
by Kyyah AbdulProfessional Advice About Career Preparation for Soon-To-Be College Grads“This book is so real and honest! I wish I had this when I first started out in my career....Every parent should read this book and then gift it to their child! ” —Nancy Barrows, MS CC-SLP, LAUSD educator & speech language pathologist #1 New Release in Career Development Counseling and Vocational GuidanceThis book of professional advice about career preparation may be the best college graduation gift you’ll receive.Too many people end up working jobs they didn’t study for. It’s time you proactively prepare for post-graduate life. The Prepared Graduate speaks to Generation Z and Millennials, addressing many of the concerns students (and parents) have about pre- and post-graduation. Kyyah Abdul offers extensive job search tips and work advice, such as guidance on writing the perfect résumé, excelling in job interviews, networking in-person and online, negotiating job salaries, paying off student loans, and more.Rely on trusted guidance. Armed with first-hand experience with the lack of preparation universities provide their students, Kyyah set out to forge her own path for finding relevant work post-graduation. Her strategies helped her land jobs in several STEM positions both during and after college. Over time, Kyyah created a comprehensive roadmap chockfull of work advice for college seniors through summer up until the end of their first year as a graduate.The Prepared Graduate is the perfect college graduation gift that provides:Guidance on finding the right path for career successAn easy-to-follow roadmap with advice about career preparationEndless job search tipsIf you enjoyed What Color is Your Parachute?(2021); Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion; or You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career, you’ll love The Prepared Graduate.
Vegan Party Planning: Easy Plant-Based Recipes and Exciting Dinner Party Themes
by Nicole VranjicanEasy Plant-Based Foods and Vegan Recipes for Parties!#1 New Release in Vegan Diets, Gluten-Free Diets, and Vegetable CookingFrom unique vegan recipes to try at home, to party themes to entertain any guest, this cookbook is packed with tasty plant-based foods and delicious recipes set to delight even your hungriest guests!Entertaining your hungry friends just got easier! Nicole Vranjican of “Nikki Vegan” created this vegan entertaining cookbook with you in mind. Take an elaborately fun and inviting tour through plant-based food recipes of the world, from the shores of Italy to the French countryside and beyond. This cookbook is a delightful guide full of easy vegan recipes and party themes that your guests will love.These dinner party menu ideas bring fun to every day! Learn how to cook Greek Meatballs, Lentil au Poivre, decadent Mocha Almond Fudge Sundaes, and so much more. Enjoy vegan appetizers and meals that are super simple to make all while using affordable and accessible ingredients. These plant-based foods and vegan recipes will keep your friends and family coming back for more.Inside, you’ll find:Beautiful spreads of delicious recipes for vegan appetizers, meals, and dessertsEasy vegan recipes for parties at home and elsewhereGuides on how to entertain guests, create an effective shopping list, and make your home feel more invitingIf you're looking for a beautiful photography book of vegan recipes or vegan cookbooks, or if you liked PlantYou, Plant-Based on a Budget, or Making Vegan Meat, you’ll love Vegan Party Planning.