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Best of British: Hendo's Sporting Heroes
by Jon HendersonBest of British is a celebration of the nation's greatest 100 sporting heroes, from Henry VIII to Red Rum, Roy of the Rovers to Torvill and Dean. Jon Henderson has combed through the annals of our glorious and not so glorious past to bring us the geniuses and the eccentrics, the national treasures and the villains who together have shaped our present.Trueman and W. G., Best and Edwards, racing drivers, jockeys, rowers - just what does it take to make a sporting superhero? Hendo's 100 reveals all. Opinionated and provocative, his witty character studies - accompanied by stylish illustrations - capture the essence of his subjects' greatness, re-evaluating the famous and rescuing the forgotten. But when there's a cast of thousands to choose from, and hundreds of years of history to explore, who will make the cut for the most heroic of the heroic? Find out, in Best of British.
The Best Of Black Lace
by VariousPleasure. Pain. Decadent indulgence and darkly bizarre eroticism.It's all there, in a a sizzling collection of extracts taken from the best-liked Black Lace books. The accent is on strong female characters who have a sense of sexual adventure and a liking for adult fun. These girls kick ass!With the accent on contemporary settings and women who know what they want - in bed and in the workplace - The Best of Black Lace is a celebration of this most popular series of women's erotic fiction.
The Best of Benn
by Tony BennTony Benn was one of the twentieth century's most charismatic politicians. The Best of Benn showcases his powers of original thinking and communication over seven decades.From 'the baby of the house' to a retired widower, he was a consistently radical campaigning voice on issues such as the death penalty, the case against the European Union, opposition to war and support of workers' rights.This volume brings together Tony Benn's electrifying speeches, thoughtful journalism and passionate advocacy of often unconventional causes.'Tony Benn belongs in the great tradition of English revolutionaries - a passionate radical destined to be loved in popular memory for his defence of democracy and freedom.' Guardian'He had the facility to reach across generations and re-energise the debate about what should and should not constitute the common good.' Observer
The Best Medicine: The True Story of a Nurse who became a Doctor in the 1950s
by Georgie Edwards‘I am one of the old school and believe that a woman’s place is within the home … However, I cannot, I will not, condone unfairness amongst females. I suggest that in due course you send your Matron a letter of thanks. You had after all a most unusual reference.’In 1949, Staff Nurse Georgie Edwards is asked to chaperone medical students undertaking their practical exams when suddenly the penny drops. Georgie wants to learn to diagnose and treat too.Against the odds, she wins herself a place to study medicine at London’s St Bartholomew’s Hospital and she sets about becoming not a consultant ‘who sweeps by’ but a doctor who listens and cares. Yet Georgie wants to fall in love and start a family as well as have a career – is this one dream too many for a woman in the 1950s?Warm and full of humour, The Best Medicine is Georgie’s fascinating memoir of her early years as a nurse and doctor.
Best ever recipes: 40 years of Food Optimising
by Slimming WorldEat the Slimming World way and gain a whole new lease of life! Slimming World Best Ever Recipes brings you 120 mouth-watering quick, healthy and easy-to-follow recipes to savour and enjoy - beautifully photographed. What are you waiting for?'One of the best slimming recipe book to come out in a long time' -- ***** Reader review'Loads of classic meals to help you lose weight' -- ***** Reader review'I loved this book, great recipes, easy to follow' -- ***** Reader review'Great recipes and easy to cook with tasty results!' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************Food Optimising is the name given by Slimming World to their highly successful weight-loss technique that enables slimmers to lose weight without ever having to go hungry. It is the most slimmer-friendly eating system there is and is based on a deep understanding of the challenges faced by overweight people - no foods are banned, there is no calorie counting and there are hundreds of 'free foods' that can be eaten in unlimited amounts.Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Slimming World, Best Ever Recipes draws on Slimming World's 40 years of unrivalled experience in helping slimmers achieve their target weight.Packed with nutritional, lifestyle and diet information, as well as more than 120 new, healthy yet delicious recipes, it is the definitive guide to successful - and enjoyable - weight loss.
The Beach Dogs
by Colin Dann'Now!' he snapped urgently. 'Down to the boat. As soon as you hear the engine start, jump in and get out of sight!'Zoe and Bertram have embarked on the most amazing adventure of their lives. Egged on by the lively young mongrel Jack, they are escaping heir dull, shorebound lives and are on course for the remote island of Clany.But what sort of life can the stowaways expect? Winter is coming, and food and drink will be hard to find on the island.
Five First Chances: A Novel
by Sarah Jost"A compassionate ode to the beautiful messiness of being human." — Glendy Vanderah"Reminiscent of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library and Rebecca Serle's In Five Years." — BooklistA life-affirming debut that blends a poignant exploration of friendship and loss with a truly unforgettable love story.What would you do if you had one more chance for the life of your dreams?Lou feels like she is stuck on the wrong path: alone, in a city far from home, watching other people be happy. When the man she's in love with announces his engagement to someone else, Lou is consumed by 'what ifs'.That's when she finds herself slipping back in time to a night two years ago, where one small decision changed everything...Suddenly, Lou has a chance to fix her mistakes. But as her choices lead her down roads she never could have imagined, she finds herself stuck in a time loop of her own making. And with each slip, Lou notices her life intersecting with one person again and again. A friend of a friend who once lived on the periphery, who is slowly becoming the one person who makes her feel like she might finally be on the right track.Lou is about to realize that our greatest love stories aren't always the ones we expected, but are the ones we choose to fight for.For anyone who has ever felt stuck on the wrong path comes a stunning, time-bending love story that challenges what it means to get things "right." This is a book that will pull at your heartstrings and make you realize that our world is full of inspiring people poised to change everything...and you might just be one of them.
Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply (Silver Town Wolf #6)
by Terry SpearAn alpha werewolf meets his match in this sizzling paranormal romance from USA Today bestselling author Terry Spear THERE'S A NEW WOLF PACK IN SILVER TERRITORYWolf shifter and park ranger Eric Silver is committed to his job policing spectacular San Isabel National Forest, and he's hot on the scent of some mysterious wolves who are up to no good. When Eric's investigation leads him to cross paths with forester Pepper Grayling, he's fascinated to learn this she-wolf is her pack's leader—strong, independent, and definitely not looking for a mate.AND THIS TIME THE LEADER'S A SHE…With unknown dangers on the prowl, Pepper is tempted to give in to her attraction to Eric and align her pack with his. But Pepper's been pursued by many an alpha male out to take over her pack and gain her hard-won territory—and Eric is a born leader. How does Eric earn the trust of a she-wolf who's been betrayed so often in the past?Praise for Silence of the Wolf:"The outstanding and gripping plot…will appeal to paranormal fans, and romance junkies will take delight in the red-hot love story embedded within." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars"Nobody does werewolf romances like Terry Spear. The romance sizzles, the plot boils, the mystery intrigues, and the characters shine." —The Royal Reviews
Curves for Days (Big Love from Galway #1)
by Laura Moher"Crazy entertaining, first rate storytelling—made me laugh and touched my heart, too. Whew. Brilliantly done." —Suzanne Brockmann, New York Times bestselling author"Incredibly fun and a great one for summer." —CulturessReaders of Olivia Dade and Lucy Score will love this sexy Southern curvy girl romance.How is Rose Barnes supposed to build the home (and life) of her dreams when her big, burly contractor keeps scowling at her?Rose Barnes has got curves for days—and to Angus Drummond, the big, bearded contractor working on her new house, she's the perfect thorn in his side. Little does she know Angus is perturbed on a daily basis by his attraction to this cheery, smart-ass woman with her sunshiny enthusiasm, her kindness, and her beautiful body.Angus feels he has a debt to pay to the world and doesn't deserve love until he pays it. Best to keep his mind on his work and his hands to himself. But the more Rose sees of Angus's gruff, honorable thoughtfulness, and the more rusty laughter she surprises from him, the more she wants him too.As their unlikely friendship becomes love, antagonism turns to partnership, and Rose's house becomes a home. But Rose is keeping a secret that could blow up everything with Angus, and sure enough, it comes to light at the worst possible time...More love for Curves for Days:"Body positivity combines with heartfelt romance to make this a winner." —Publishers Weekly STARRED Review"Readers will love the banter between Rose and Angus and cheer them on as they slowly build their relationship." —Library Journal STARRED Review
Rheology, Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Materials 2: Working at High Strain Rates, Forming, Sintering, Joining and Welding
by Maurice LeroyThis book studies the flow of materials and the influence of strain rates on the relationship between imposed stresses and the dynamic deformations obtained. It provides applications for shaping, molecular molding, shrink-fit assembly and welding, including details of the various specific processes for implementation at high strain rates, illustrated by numerous industrial examples. Rheology, Physical and Mechanical Behavior of Materials 2 presents studies on the dynamic behavior of materials when subjected to mechanical, electromagnetic and electrohydraulic actions. The topics covered include dynamic structural memory, molecular molding, shaping, assembly and welding. It is aimed at researchers involved in the mechanics of deformable media, as well as industrial design and manufacturing departments.
Gut verhandelt: Strategien, Taktiken und Methoden für erfolgreiche Verhandlungsführung
by Martin HeßDas umfassende Buch von Martin Heß liefert sowohl Einsteigern als auch erfahrenen Verhandlern eine Vielzahl wertvoller Anregungen, um erfolgreich zu verhandeln, sei es im Business-Umfeld, als Vertreter einer Gruppe von Menschen, oder in eigener Sache im privaten Bereich. Das Buch verbindet theoretische Grundlagen aus Kommunikationspsychologie, Spieltheorie, Systemtheorie und Emotionspsychologie mit praktischen Tipps und Techniken, um den Leser auf ein höheres, professionelleres Niveau der Verhandlungsführung zu heben. Das Buch gliedert sich in zwei Teile: den Theorieteil, der den wissenschaftlichen Hintergrund des Verhandelns behandelt, und den Praxisteil, der bewährte Strategien, Taktiken und Methoden für erfolgreiche Verhandlungen präsentiert. Im Text finden die Leser Checklisten und Fragenkataloge zur professionellen Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Verhandlungen (inklusive Formulierungsvorschläge). Zudem wird ein Phasenmodell des Verhandelns vorgestellt, das als allgemeiner Orientierungsrahmen dient. Dieses Buch ist genau das Richtige für diejenigen, die einerseits wissenschaftlich gesicherte Erkenntnisse über Verhandlungen interessieren und gleichzeitig aber auch ganz praktische Ratschläge für Strategien, Taktiken und Formulierungen für ihre eigenen Verhandlungen finden wollen.
Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing
by Kelly L. CampbellBy taking radical responsibility for your own healing, you unveil the high-conscious leader within that our world needs right now. You don’t outrun or outgrow the formative experiences that have shaped who you are. So, it makes sense that your emotional history would also be the foundation of your leadership style. If what got you to this point may now be the very thing that is holding you back, then Heal to Lead was written for you. Everything you’ve read about conscious leadership is based on self-awareness and personal growth, yet the missing link has been trauma healing. If you want greater collaboration with your people, the confidence to inspire growth in your organization, and a more meaningful connection to yourself, your community, and the natural world, it’s time to do the inner work. This book shows you how to develop high-conscious leadership, rooted in deep introspection, vulnerability, compassion, and reciprocity with all beings. Inside, former CEO turned trauma-informed leadership coach Kelly L. Campbell walks alongside you as you unpack and process what’s been buried within your psyche. Integrating your past trauma is the key to unlearning the maladaptive strategies that have kept you subconsciously safe until now. With the resources, personal anecdotes, and reflection questions in this book, you will be better able to regulate your emotions and feel more enlivened as you lead from a place of reclamation. As an indicator of your commitment, your organization will ultimately realize greater stability and success. Discover how trauma lives in the body and can hinder you from accessing your potential. Break strategic patterns in your life that keep you automated, and gain clarity about what you are here to contribute. Develop greater compassion for yourself and others so you can co-create healthy workplace culture and respond productively in difficult situations. Make a lasting, positive impact within your organization and augment your bottom line. Disrupt the default of extractive, patriarchal, and supremacist business practices. Commit to taking part in the restoration of our societal tapestry and global environment. Heal to Lead is a radical departure from the myths that emerging and established leaders like you have been fed for so long. By healing your core wounds, you shed other people’s stories about who you are, releasing the pain and scarcity mindset that keeps you feeling stuck. This liberation finally gives you access to your innate gifts as a leader, and you feel empowered to do the right thing by all as a generative force in the world.
GRE Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies (+6 Practice Tests & 400+ Flashcards Online): Book + 6 Practice Tests + 400 Flashcards Online
by Ron WoldoffGrad school, here you come! The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is the most widely accepted graduate admissions test worldwide. And GRE Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies is the tried-and-true study guide that will help you get the score you need—with clear explanations, 6 practice tests, more than 400 flashcards, and killer testing strategies. Updated information covers recent changes to the length and content of the test. Plan for test day, sharpen your math, reading, and writing skills, and read up on best practices for each GRE section. Start your grad school journey on the right foot with this Dummies study guide. Work through practice GRE tests and questions in all subject areas Show grad school admissions committees that you have what it takes to succeed Get a full math refresher so you can score your best on this much-feared test section Pursue your dream career and boost your potential earnings with a graduate degree GRE Prep 2025/2026 For Dummies is your ticket to a higher score on this important exam.
The Roadmap to Financial Freedom: A Millionaire's Guide to Building Automated Wealth
by Brennan SchlagbaumAn easy-to-follow and realistic path to financial security and independence In The Roadmap to Financial Freedom: A Millionaire's Guide to Building Automated Wealth, veteran Certified Public Accountant and founder of Budgetdog Academy, Brennan Schlagbaum, delivers an inspiring and practical account of how he and his family paid off over $300,000 in debt. He'll also show you how you can apply the same principles to your own life to transform your financial situation. In the book, you'll discover how to track, grow, and protect your money as you work your way closer to financial freedom. You'll also find: Comprehensive strategies for crafting a plan to turn around your personal finances Ways to give to others that help you in your path to financial security Rock-solid budgeting techniques that help you get control of your income and spending patterns Perfect for members of new and growing families, young professionals, and anyone else seeking to redefine their relationship with money, The Roadmap to Financial Freedom is an intuitive, insightful, and hands-on roadmap to financial independence.
Theory and Computation of Electromagnetic Fields in Layered Media (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory)
by Vladimir Okhmatovski Shucheng ZhengExplore the algorithms and numerical methods used to compute electromagnetic fields in multi-layered media In Theory and Computation of Electromagnetic Fields in Layered Media, two distinguished electrical engineering researchers deliver a detailed and up-to-date overview of the theory and numerical methods used to determine electromagnetic fields in layered media. The book begins with an introduction to Maxwell’s equations, the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory, and concepts and definitions relating to Green’s function. It then moves on to solve canonical problems in vertical and horizontal dipole radiation, describe Method of Moments schemes, discuss integral equations governing electromagnetic fields, and explains the Michalski-Zheng theory of mixed-potential Green’s function representation in multi-layered media. Chapters on the evaluation of Sommerfeld integrals, procedures for far field evaluation, and the theory and application of hierarchical matrices are also included, along with: A thorough introduction to free-space Green’s functions, including the delta-function model for point charge and dipole current Comprehensive explorations of the traditional form of layered medium Green’s function in three dimensions Practical discussions of electro-quasi-static and magneto-quasi-static fields in layered media, including electrostatic fields in two and three dimensions In-depth examinations of the rational function fitting method, including direct spectra fitting with VECTFIT algorithms Perfect for scholars and students of electromagnetic analysis in layered media, Theory and Computation of Electromagnetic Fields in Layered Media will also earn a place in the libraries of CAD industry engineers and software developers working in the area of computational electromagnetics.
Signal Processing for Joint Radar Communications (IEEE Press)
by Kumar Vijay Mishra M. R. Bhavani Shankar Björn Ottersten A. Lee SwindlehurstSignal Processing for Joint Radar Communications A one-stop, comprehensive source for the latest research in joint radar communications In Signal Processing for Joint Radar Communications, four eminent electrical engineers deliver a practical and informative contribution to the diffusion of newly developed joint radar communications (JRC) tools into the sensing and communications communities. This book illustrates recent successes in applying modern signal processing theories to core problems in JRC. The book offers new results on algorithms and applications of JRC from diverse perspectives, including waveform design, physical layer processing, privacy, security, hardware prototyping, resource allocation, and sampling theory. The distinguished editors bring together contributions from more than 40 leading JRC researchers working on remote sensing, electromagnetics, optimization, signal processing, and beyond 5G wireless networks. The included resources provide an in-depth mathematical treatment of relevant signal processing tools and computational methods allowing readers to take full advantage of JRC systems. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to fundamental limits and background on JRC theory and applications, including dual-function radar communications, cooperative JRC, distributed JRC, and passive JRCComprehensive explorations of JRC processing via waveform analyses, interference mitigation, and modeling with jamming and clutterPractical discussions of information-theoretic, optimization, and networking aspects of JRCIn-depth examinations of JRC applications in cutting-edge scenarios including automotive systems, intelligent reflecting surfaces, and secure parameter estimation Perfect for researchers and professionals in the fields of radar, signal processing, communications, information theory, networking, and electronic warfare, Signal Processing for Joint Radar Communications will also earn a place in the libraries of engineers working in the defense, aerospace, wireless communications, and automotive industries.
Philosophies of Technologies: Theory as Practice
by Valérie Charolles Élise Lamy-RestedIn the space of a century, technologies have acquired unprecedented power. The result of these developments is a new form of the world. These transformations test our capacities and generate new crises with multiple issues at stake. Drawing on the lessons of a long history, Philosophies of Technologies examines the continuities and disruptions brought about by the power of contemporary technical systems, without reducing them to the digital age. It draws together 13 authors from different schools of thought and proposes tools that combine productive technology with sustainability, innovation and responsibility. This book wagers that, in the face of the sprawling and ever-changing deployment of technologies, philosophy is able to respond to the changes that offer so many opportunities to shape our future. Today, technologies need a philosophical moment.
The Broken Body: Israel, Christ and Fragmentation (Challenges in Contemporary Theology)
by Sarah CoakleyA fascinating collection of essays exploring a fresh contemporary approach to the person and doctrine of Jesus ChristHow should Christians think about the person of Jesus Christ today? In this volume, Sarah Coakley argues that this question has to be ‘broken open’ in new and unexpected ways: by an awareness of the deep spiritual demands of the christological task and its strikingly ‘apophatic’ dimensions; by a probing of the paradoxical ways in which Judaism and Christianity are drawn together in Christ, even by those issues which seem to ‘break’ them most decisively apart; and by an exploration of the mode of Christ’s presence in the eucharist, with its intensification,‘ breaking’ and re-gathering of human desires. In this sequel to her celebrated earlier volume of essays, Powers and Submissions, Coakley returns to its unifying theme of divine power and contemplative submission, and weaves a new web of christological outcomes which remain replete with controversial implications for gender, spirituality and ethics. The Broken Body will be of interest to those working in the fields of systematic theology, philosophy of religion, early Christian studies, Jewish/Christian relations, and feminist and gender theory.‘Fusing biblical and patristic theology, analytic philosophy, and spiritual tradition, Sarah Coakley has produced a fascinating, inspiring, and compelling account of Christ’s identity, and its importance for questions of life.’ Professor Mark Wynn, University of Oxford‘Coakley argues that good Christology arises only from intellectual and spiritual postures learnt by encountering Christ openly. This volume subtly and powerfully facilitates such encounter, with God and, in him, with our neighbours, especially the Jewish people.’ Professor Judith Wolfe, University of St. Andrews‘Everything we have come to expect from Sarah Coakley is here in this extraordinary collection: wonderful clarity; startling and fruitful comparisons, within and beyond the theological canon; a brisk defiance of feminist conventions that in turn sharpens and deepens feminist analysis; a resistance to cheap theological certainties; and an abiding faithfulness, anchored in Christ, borne aloft by the Spirit. Christology is here shown to embrace abjection and jouissance, to advocate sacrifice that is itself the end of patriarchal violence, and to demand a eucharistic sharing that is incomplete without solidarity to the outcast and the poor, themselves the face of the living Christ. In these essays Coakley exemplifies the semiotic richness of priest and scholar, a breaking open of theological reserves that will transgress, startle, renew, instruct. This is sacrifice, re-made.’ Professor Katherine Sonderegger, Virginia Theological Seminary How should Christians think about the person of Jesus Christ today? In this volume, Sarah Coakley argues that this question has to be ‘broken open’ in new and unexpected ways: by an awareness of the deep spiritual demands of the christological task and its strikingly ‘apophatic’ dimensions; by a probing of the paradoxical ways in which Judaism and Christianity are drawn together in Christ, even by those issues which seem to ‘break’ them most decisively apart; and by an exploration of the mode of Christ’s presence in the eucharist, with its intensification,‘ breaking’ and re-gathering of human desires. In this sequel to her celebrated earlier volume of essays, Powers and Submissions, Coakley returns to its unifying theme of divine power and contemplative submission, and weaves a new web of christological outcomes which remain replete with controversial implications for gender, spirituality and ethics. <div id="_mcePaste" style="position: absolute; left: -10000px; top: 0px; width:
Kunstgeschichte für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Jesse Bryant WilderBegeben Sie sich mit "Kunstgeschichte für Dummies" auf eine Reise durch Zeit und Raum: Lernen Sie Kunstwerke aus aller Welt kennen und betrachten Sie gemeinsam mit Jesse Wilder Kunstwerke aller Epochen: von den ersten Höhlenzeichnungen über die griechische und römische Kunst, Gothik und Barock, Impressionismus und Expressionismus bis in die Gegenwart. Erfahren Sie, was typisch für die einzelnen Epochen und Kunststile ist, wie die Kunst mit den historischen Ereignissen ihrer Entstehungszeit zusammenhängt, welche Künstler wann welche Kunstwerke schufen und welche Museen besuchenswert sind.
The Triumph of the Slippers: On the Withdrawal from the World
by Pascal BrucknerSince the beginning of the 21st century, global warming, terrorism, the pandemic and now the war in Ukraine have created a widespread feeling that the world is an increasingly dangerous place. In response to this situation, it is understandable that many people are inclined to retreat to the safety of their home – the last refuge and safeguard against the savagery of the outside world. But the home is not just a shelter: it is a space that supplants and replaces the world, a wired cocoon that gradually renders any journey to the outside world superfluous. From our couch, we can enjoy remotely the pleasures once offered by the cinema, the theatre and the café. Everything, from food to love to art, can be delivered to your door. Armed with a smartphone and a Netflix account, why would anyone risk life and limb to venture out to the cinema? Compulsory confinement, the nightmare of the pandemic years, seems to have been replaced by voluntary self-confinement. Fleeing from the cities, working remotely, relinquishing travel and tourism, we risk becoming reclusive creatures that cower at the slightest tremor. In this witty and spirited book, Pascal Bruckner takes aim at today’s voluntary seclusionism and the self-inflicted atrophy that comes with it, tracing its philosophical contours and historical roots. It is no longer the tyranny of lockdowns that threatens us but rather the tyranny of the sofa: will the slipper and the dressing gown be the new symbols of tomorrow's world?
The Ethics of the Climate Crisis
by Robin AttfieldThe planet is in crisis. Time is short, but it is still possible to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions before disaster overtakes us all. Renowned philosopher Robin Attfield explains the moral reasons for urgent action based on current harms, threats to future generations, and to the species with which we share the planet. In compelling and student-friendly prose, he explores the science of climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution, climate injustices, political implications of the crisis, and possible responses. Among other things, he argues that measures to introduce climate justice should be paid for by countries able to pay, and by the big polluters in particular. The recently agreed Loss and Damage fund can play a central part in climate funding. Related political measures, such as the introduction of Ecocide as an international crime alongside war crimes, also give cause for hope. Attfield’s passionately argued twentieth book, The Ethics of the Climate Crisis, is crucial reading for our times.
Chiral Luminescence: From Molecules to Materials and Devices
by Kazuo AkagiComprehensive resource illustrating the latest stage and development of chiral luminescence in science and technology, from fundamentals to applications Chiral Luminescence imparts a comprehensive understanding for chiral materials bearing circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) functions, including molecules, oligomers, polymers, chiral metal organic complexes, and chiral biochemical materials, with guidance on how to promote and control this kind of luminescence towards the development of advanced photonic materials and devices such as chiroptical and electronic devices, next-generation displays, and others. The book covers detailed information on the molecular design, synthesis, and polymerization methods of chiral luminescent materials, the evaluation of chiroptical properties represented by CPL, novel spectroscopic instruments and techniques, the fabrication of chiral luminescent devices such CPL-OLED, a theoretical evaluation, and potential applications. With insight from leading academics and industrial researchers in the field, Chiral Luminescence includes information on: Optical resolution and chiroptical properties of partially overlapping carbazolophanes and developments in CPL research using cyclodextrins Synthesis and chiroptical properties of helical, conjugated polymers and twisted molecules, and chiroptical and magnetooptical properties of porphyrin compounds Principles of CPL measurement systems and advances in measurement methods, and intense and sign-invertible CPL Development of organic light-emitting diodes using aggregation-induced enhanced CPL perylene diimides Binding constants as fundamental physical properties for quantitative treatments of sensing processes in supramolecular systems Providing far-reaching coverage of chiral luminescence and its many applications, Chiral Luminescence is a must-read resource for a variety of chemists and engineers who wish to understand the state-of-the-art development in this optical science.
Keeping the Red Flag Flying: The Labour Party in Opposition since 1922
by Mark Garnett Gavin Hyman Richard JohnsonLabour leader Harold Wilson was once asked how difficult he found being prime minister of the United Kingdom. ‘Not half as difficult as being Leader of the Opposition’, he replied. Sadly for the Labour Party, much of the last century has been spent in shadow government. But were these wasted years in the Party’s history? Or did they offer vital opportunities for creation and improvement? In Keeping the Red Flag Flying political historians Mark Garnett, Gavin Hyman and Richard Johnson offer the first in-depth account of Labour’s periods out of office since becoming the Official Opposition in 1922. They argue that, far from being barren periods in the Party’s history, Labour’s opposition years from MacDonald to Starmer have been undervalued and misunderstood. Across the book’s eight chapters they scrutinise Labour’s approach to reforming the party machinery, its development of policy proposals, its success in appealing to the wider electorate and its skill in opposing the government to identify the key hallmarks of successful opposition, as well as common mistakes. As the Labour Party prepares for a long-awaited return to government, this insightful book on Labour’s past has vital lessons for the Party’s future.
Effective Rust
by David DrysdaleRust's popularity is growing, due in part to features like memory safety, type safety, and thread safety. But these same elements can also make learning Rust a challenge, even for experienced programmers. This practical guide helps you make the transition to writing idiomatic Rust—while also making full use of Rust's type system, safety guarantees, and burgeoning ecosystem.If you're a software engineer who has experience with an existing compiled language, or if you've struggled to convert a basic understanding of Rust syntax into working programs, this book is for you. By focusing on the conceptual differences between Rust and other compiled languages, and by providing specific recommendations that programmers can easily follow, Effective Rust will soon have you writing fluent Rust, not just badly translated C++.Understand the structure of Rust's type systemLearn Rust idioms for error handling, iteration, and moreDiscover how to work with Rust's crate ecosystemUse Rust's type system to express your designWin fights with the borrow checkerBuild a robust project that takes full advantage of the Rust tooling ecosystem
AI-Assisted Programming
by Tom TaulliGet practical advice on how to leverage AI development tools for all stages of code creation, including requirements, planning, design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. With this book, beginners and experienced developers alike will learn how to use a wide range of tools, from general-purpose LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude) to code-specific systems (GitHub Copilot, Tabnine, Cursor, and Amazon CodeWhisperer).You'll also learn about more specialized generative AI tools for tasks such as text-to-image creation.Author Tom Taulli provides a methodology for modular programming that aligns effectively with the way prompts create AI-generated code. This guide also describes the best ways of using general purpose LLMs to learn a programming language, explain code, or convert code from one language to another.This book examines:The core capabilities of AI-based development toolsPros, cons, and use cases of popular systems such as GitHub Copilot and Amazon CodeWhispererWays to use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other generic LLMs for codingUsing AI development tools for the software development lifecycle, including requirements, planning, coding, debugging, and testingPrompt engineering for developmentUsing AI-assisted programming for tedious tasks like creating regular expressions, starter code, object-oriented programming classes, and GitHub ActionsHow to use AI-based low-code and no-code tools, such as to create professional UIs