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Modern Power System (IEEE Press Series on Power and Energy Systems)
by Arindam GhoshComprehensive reference exploring fundamentals of power systems analysis and operation through a unique blend of traditional and modern concepts Modern Power System explains the fundamentals of power systems analysis and operation, the latest developments with regard to transformation of energy sources from the conventional synchronous generators to the inverter-based sources, and the techniques and hardware used for this purpose. The book includes information on traditional power system concepts such as load flow, fault studies, protection, and stability as well as modern concepts including reactive power control, Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), HVDC transmission, renewable energy, and smart grids. Readers will find insights on topics such as phasor measurement unit (PMUs), wide-area measurements and control, and SCADA systems as well as distribution side aspects such as smart meters, demand management, and energy trading. Readers will also learn about point-to-point HVDC transmission using line commutated converters and multiterminal HVDC transmission. Additional topics discussed in include: Power system components such as transmission line parameters, transformer models, per-unit representation, and modeling of transmission lines Economic operation of power plants and systems, with information on unit commitment and automatic generation control Power system protection through instrument transformers, protective relays, and overcurrent relay coordination Reactive power compensation, covering voltage stability and ideal reactive compensation Water, solar, wind, hydrogen, and nuclear fusion as alternative energy sources Modern Power System is an excellent textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering with a power engineering specialization, as well as practicing power system engineers seeking to keep up with the latest developments in the field.
Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers
by John Sweeney Peter HineThe latest edition of the definitive guide on the mechanical behaviors of polymers In the newly revised fourth edition of Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of all aspects of the mechanical behavior of solid polymers. The book explores finite elastic behavior, linear viscoelasticity, mechanical relaxations, mechanical anisotropy, non-linear viscoelasticity, yield behavior, and fracture. The authors emphasize biopolymers – as opposed to petrochemical-based polymers – and incorporate a great deal of computational, numerical, and simulation content. They offer extensive discussions of the effects of recycling, as well as nanocomposites – including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other materials. Readers will also find: An updated comprehensive account of the properties of solid polymers Discussions of the behaviors of polymers through the mathematical techniques of solid mechanicsAccounts of the influence of morphology on mechanicsExamples of the application of numerical methods Perfect for academics, researchers and industrial scientists, Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers will also benefit students of materials science, physics, and chemistry students.
Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
by Shaila Rana Rhonda ChiconeUp-to-date reference enabling readers to address the full spectrum of AI security challenges while maintaining model utility Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities delivers a technical framework for securing generative AI systems, building on established standards while focusing specifically on emerging threats to large language models and other generative AI systems. Moving beyond treating AI security as a dual-use technology, this book provides detailed technical analysis of three critical dimensions: implementing AI-powered security tools, defending against AI-enhanced attacks, and protecting AI systems from compromise through attacks like prompt injection, model poisoning, and data extraction. The book provides concrete technical implementations supported by real-world case studies of actual AI system compromises, examining documented cases like the DeepSeek breaches, Llama vulnerabilities, and Google’s CaMeL security defenses to demonstrate attack methodologies and defense strategies while emphasizing foundational security principles that remain relevant despite technological shifts. Each chapter progresses from theoretical foundations to practical applications. The book also includes an implementation guide and hands-on exercises focusing on specific vulnerabilities in generative AI architectures, security control implementation, and compliance frameworks. Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities discusses topics including: Machine learning fundamentals, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning and feature engineering and selection Intelligent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), covering AI-enhanced log analysis, predictive vulnerability assessment, and automated patch generation Deepfakes and synthetic media, covering image and video manipulation, voice cloning, audio deepfakes, and AI’s greater impact on information integrity Security attacks on generative AI, including jailbreaking, adversarial, backdoor, and data poisoning attacks Privacy-preserving AI techniques including federated learning and homomorphic encryption Generative AI Security: Defense, Threats, and Vulnerabilities is an essential resource for cybersecurity professionals and architects, engineers, IT professionals, and organization leaders seeking integrated strategies that address the full spectrum of Generative AI security challenges while maintaining model utility.
Rest Assured: The Heart and Science of Nurturing Baby Sleep
by Louise HerbertA gentle way to get more rest and help your child develop healthy sleep habits Rest Assured is, thankfully, not another sleep training book. This is a book for parents who want to help their babies sleep while staying true to the instinctual drive for parent-child connection, security, and attachment. Yes, it is possible. Author Louise Herbert—a certified expert in sleep science, lactation, and perinatal and infant mental health—offers a neuroscience-backed approach that supports each child's unique needs and biological development to promote safe, healthy, and restful sleep. Inside, you'll find practical guidance on trusting yourself and your child to find the middle ground between “cry it out” and “wait it out.” Learn about the biology of healthy, safe, biologically normal infant sleep, and get a how-to guide for supporting natural, healthy sleep in a way that results in easier, more restful nights for the whole family. If you're in need of a way to help your baby sleep well, Rest Assured will ease your stress and equip you to navigate this pivotal parenting phase. Get practical guidance on infant sleep that aligns with our human drive for connection and secure, thriving attachments Learn about the latest sleep science, what's normal as babies grow, and what they need to start consolidating sleep Support your child's emotional resilience, regulation, and cognitive development If you're struggling with your infant's or toddler's sleep patterns, this book gives you a nurture-based alternative to “cry it out” sleep training techniques.
Python Automation For Dummies
by Alan SimpsonStreamline Your Workflow and Boost Productivity with Python Automation In today's workplaces, there's a high demand for know-how on the Python programming language, especially for writing time-saving scripts that can simplify routine work tasks. Python Automation For Dummies delivers, with simple explanations of how you can use Python to automatically wrangle data files, manage media files, create shortcuts, find and organize web data, and even analyze social media for trends. With this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you can upskill, expand your productivity, and speed up the process of generating data-driven insights. You'll even learn to enhance your Python automations with AI, for workflows that are faster and smarter. Review the basics of Python coding and follow steps for automating all sorts of tasks Manage large file sets, organize and analyze data, and speed up research processes Automate scheduling and other time-consuming tasks—and optimize work with AI Free up time and resources by automating routine work, so you can foucs on more important issues This is a great Dummies resource for Python developers interested in applying the popular coding language to make workflows more efficient.
A Child in the Storm: A mother locked away, a daughter taken. The brand new emotional page-turner for 2025
by Emily GunnisA cry in the dark. A missing mother. A lifetime's search for the truth...The gripping new novel from the bestselling author of The Girl in the Letter is a moving story of cruel separation and the triumph of love. Inspired by real historical events. 'Gunnis skilfully recreates the atmosphere of the 80s and uses it as the starting point for a mystery that upends lives in the present day' The Times'Amazing, I loved it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Tense, emotional and gripping' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Emily Gunnis's best book so far!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A real page-turner' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Secrets, heartbreak, intrigue' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐1983. Pregnant at seventeen and turned out by her parents, Felicity finds refuge at the women's peace camp at Greenham Common. But when the camp is raided by police and Felicity goes into labour, her newborn baby is taken away. 2024. Emma is haunted by the night her careless actions caused a tragic accident and left her alone in the world. When a stranger shows her kindness, Emma doesn't think twice about sharing all her secrets, but who can she trust? Adele steps into a nightmare when her daughter vanishes on her way home from school. When the police start to ask questions about her family, Adele is shocked to discover a hidden trail of lies. But can she unravel the secret that will lead to her missing daughter - before it's too late...Three different women bound by a secret. Can the truth be found, and an old wrong made right? Your favourite authors are gripped by Emily Gunnis's pulse-pounding novels:'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive, moving novel Adele Parks'Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad at times - all hallmarks of a bestseller' Lesley Pearse'Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching... A novel that stays with you. I was gripped' Sophie Kinsella
Practical Generative AI with ChatGPT: Unleash your prompt engineering potential with OpenAI technologies for productivity and creativity
by Valentina AltoTransform your professional world with ChatGPT and OpenAI—master prompt design to revolutionize development, marketing, research, and enterprise implementationKey FeaturesTurn ChatGPT into your companion for marketing, research, personal productivity, art and codingLearn prompt engineering techniques that deliver consistent, relevant, and ethical AI-powered resultsBuild custom GPTs and assistants tailored to your specific business needs and workflowsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionPractical Generative AI with ChatGPT is your hands-on guide to unlocking the full potential of ChatGPT. From building AI assistants and mastering prompt engineering to analyzing documents and images and even generating code, this book equips you with the skills to integrate generative AI into your workflow. Written by a technical architect specializing in AI and intelligent applications, this book provides the tools and knowledge you need to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and create intelligent solutions. You’ll learn how to craft precise prompts, leverage ChatGPT for daily efficiency, and develop custom AI assistants tailored to your needs. The chapters show you how to use ChatGPT’s multimodal capabilities to generate images with DALL·E and even transform images into code. This ChatGPT book goes beyond basic interactions by showing you how to design custom GPTs and integrate OpenAI’s APIs into your applications. You’ll explore how businesses use OpenAI models, from building AI applications, including semantic search, to creating an AI roadmap. Each chapter is packed with practical examples, ensuring you can apply the techniques right away. By the end of this book, you’ll be well equipped to leverage OpenAI's technology for competitive advantage.What you will learnExplore the fundamentals of generative AI and GPT modelsMaster prompt engineering to consistently get relevant and reliable outputs from ChatGPTDevelop marketing strategies and conduct meaningful A/B testing with AI assistanceBoost your coding with code generation, review, and optimizationEnhance research with real-time knowledge miningEnhance your visual creativity with image generation, image understanding, and style transferDesign custom GPTs and assistants tailored to specific business functionsDiscover how enterprises are leveraging large language models for their AI appsWho this book is forThis book is ideal for business professionals, developers, marketers, researchers, and decision-makers who want to leverage AI to enhance productivity. No advanced technical background is required for the foundational sections, making the content accessible to beginners, while later chapters provide depth for technical professionals implementing enterprise solutions. If you’re seeking practical applications of generative AI in business contexts, you’ll find immediate, actionable value in this book.
RxJS Cookbook for Reactive Programming: Discover 40+ real-world solutions for building async, event-driven web apps
by Nikola MitrovićBuild scalable, efficient applications with seamless async data handling and blazing-fast user experience by unleashing reactive programming with AngularKey FeaturesMaster RxJS observables, operators, and subjects to improve your reactive programming skillsExplore advanced concepts like error handling, state management, PWA, real-time, and event-driven systemsEnhance reactive skills with modern web programming techniques, best practices, and real-world examplesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionBuilding modern web applications that are responsive and resilient is essential in this rapidly evolving digital world. Imagine effortlessly managing complex data streams and creating seamless user experiences—this book helps you do just that by adopting RxJS to boost your development skills and transform your approach to reactive programming. Written by a seasoned software engineer and consultant with a decade of industry experience, this book equips you to harness the power of RxJS techniques, patterns, and operators tailored for real-world scenarios. Each chapter is filled with practical recipes designed to tackle a variety of challenges, from managing side effects and ensuring error resiliency in client applications to developing real-time chat applications and event-driven microservices. You’ll learn how to integrate RxJS with popular frameworks, such as Angular and NestJS, gaining insights into modern web development practices that enhance performance and interactivity. By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered reactive programming principles, the RxJS library, and working with Observables, while crafting code that reacts to changes in data and events in a declarative and asynchronous way.What you will learnManage error handling, side effects, and event orchestration in your Angular and NestJS applicationsUse RxJS to build stunning, interactive user interfaces with AngularApply Angular testing strategies to ensure the reliability of your RxJS-powered applicationsOptimize the performance of RxJS streamsEnhance progressive web app experiences with RxJS and AngularApply RxJS principles to build state management in AngularCraft reactive and event-driven microservices in NestJSWho this book is forThis book is ideal for intermediate-to-advanced JavaScript developers who want to adopt reactive programming principles using RxJS. Whether you’re working with Angular or NestJS, you’ll find recipes and real-world examples that help you leverage RxJS for managing asynchronous operations and reactive data flows across both your frontend and backend.
ASP.NET Core 9 Essentials: Master Razor Pages, Blazor, and MVC to build powerful, cloud-ready web applications
by Albert S. TanureMake the most of the ASP.NET Core platform to create robust, high-quality solutions using approaches adopted by leading companiesKey FeaturesCreate robust, web-based solutions optimized for continuous delivery using key cloud computing principles and practicesExplore advanced concepts and techniques to create resilient and secure applicationsAdopt a cloud-native mindset to build applications leveraging Docker, CI/CD, and morePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionBuild cutting-edge web applications using ASP.NET Core 9 with this comprehensive guide from Microsoft MVP Albert Tanure, a seasoned .NET expert with over 20 years of experience as a cloud solutions architect. Albert brings unparalleled expertise in building modern web applications to ASP.NET Core 9 Essentials to help you kickstart your journey on the right foot. Starting with the platform’s fundamental concepts, you’ll work through practical exercises to develop web applications with powerful UI frameworks, deliver flexible and scalable solutions through an API approach, and explore advanced topics such as customizing request flows and implementing robust security measures. You’ll get to grips with cloud-native practices to prepare your applications for cloud environments. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this book is your guide to building modern, secure, and adaptable web applications with ASP.NET Core. By the end, you'll have the skills to create professional web applications that are scalable, resilient, and secure.What you will learnDeliver UI solutions using client-side, server-side, and hybrid model approaches with Razor Pages, MVC, and BlazorImplement real-time solutions and manage data streaming using SignalRConnect applications to a data persistence model using Entity Framework and DapperApply logging and monitoring strategies to maintain control over your applicationsUnderstand how .NET Aspire enhances your experience of building .NET cloud-native appsWho this book is forThis book is for web developers and software engineers who want to build modern web applications using ASP.NET Core. It’s ideal for those working on both frontend and backend development. If you're familiar with C# or Java, and have basic experience with HTML and CSS, you'll benefit the most. Whether you're a beginner exploring ASP.NET Core or an experienced developer looking to advance your skills, this book is tailored for you.
American Democracy in Context
by John Anthony Maltese W. Phillips Shively Joseph A. PikaDiscover what makes American democracy unique and how its government impacts your life American Democracy in Context provides a combined comparative and historical approach to inspire students to better understand American government and become active citizens. Bestselling authors Maltese, Pika, and Shively explain the distinctive features of how Americans practice democracy—how they vote, translate election results into representation of interests, make policy decisions, enforce laws and maintain justice—and how those practices differ from other democracies throughout the world. The emphasis is always on the American political system, but the search for understanding encourages students to examine how the American system has developed over time (historical context) and how it compares with similar practices in other democracies (comparative context). This combined approach motivates students to understand why politics is relevant to their everyday lives and how they can affect changes and make a difference. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Digital Option / Courseware SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. LMS Cartridge (formerly known as SAGE Coursepacks): Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site.
The Early Years Foundation Stage: Theory and Practice
by Ioanna PalaiologouThe revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector. New to the book: · Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning. · New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters. · New and updated case studies throughout the book, including international cases. · Additions to chapters on children’s mental health, climate crisis and working with children post-pandemic. This market-leading textbook is an essential guide for students, helping them to develop an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and encouraging a critical view of the theory and policy behind it to strengthen their practice.
Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction
by Chris Yuill Anne-Marie BarryWhy do health inequalities exist? How do gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity or class affect health? What is the healthcare impact of technology? How does climate change relate to health and illness and what does sociology have to teach us about pandemics? This textbook exists to answer these complex questions providing a complete overview of all the key sociological debates, themes, theories and research. Key features: Takes a global perspective providing comparative examples throughout Grapples with the most pressing healthcare debates including climate change and environment, pandemics and society, racism, health inequality and gender identity Breaks the complexities down using extremely clear language throughout Lecturers and instructors can also access a range of additional teaching resources available from the SAGE website. Though aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health.
American Democracy in Context
by John Anthony Maltese W. Phillips Shively Joseph A. PikaDiscover what makes American democracy unique and how its government impacts your life American Democracy in Context provides a combined comparative and historical approach to inspire students to better understand American government and become active citizens. Bestselling authors Maltese, Pika, and Shively explain the distinctive features of how Americans practice democracy—how they vote, translate election results into representation of interests, make policy decisions, enforce laws and maintain justice—and how those practices differ from other democracies throughout the world. The emphasis is always on the American political system, but the search for understanding encourages students to examine how the American system has developed over time (historical context) and how it compares with similar practices in other democracies (comparative context). This combined approach motivates students to understand why politics is relevant to their everyday lives and how they can affect changes and make a difference. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Digital Option / Courseware SAGE Vantage is an intuitive digital platform that delivers this text’s content and course materials in a learning experience that offers auto-graded assignments and interactive multimedia tools, all carefully designed to ignite student engagement and drive critical thinking. Built with you and your students in mind, it offers simple course set-up and enables students to better prepare for class. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available with SAGE Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. LMS Cartridge (formerly known as SAGE Coursepacks): Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don’t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site.
The Early Years Foundation Stage: Theory and Practice
by Ioanna PalaiologouThe revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector. New to the book: · Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning. · New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters. · New and updated case studies throughout the book, including international cases. · Additions to chapters on children’s mental health, climate crisis and working with children post-pandemic. This market-leading textbook is an essential guide for students, helping them to develop an understanding of the EYFS curriculum, and encouraging a critical view of the theory and policy behind it to strengthen their practice.
Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction
by Chris Yuill Anne-Marie BarryWhy do health inequalities exist? How do gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity or class affect health? What is the healthcare impact of technology? How does climate change relate to health and illness and what does sociology have to teach us about pandemics? This textbook exists to answer these complex questions providing a complete overview of all the key sociological debates, themes, theories and research. Key features: Takes a global perspective providing comparative examples throughout Grapples with the most pressing healthcare debates including climate change and environment, pandemics and society, racism, health inequality and gender identity Breaks the complexities down using extremely clear language throughout Lecturers and instructors can also access a range of additional teaching resources available from the SAGE website. Though aimed primarily at students on health and social care courses and professions allied to medicine, this textbook provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the social aspects of health.
Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession
by Carolyn J. Tice Dennis D. Long Lisa E. CoxThe best-selling Introduction to Social Work guides students through the foundations of social work—it’s history, purpose and how to become practical and effective advocates in the field. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model with four key components–economic and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access—this text offers a crucial lens for addressing today’s social issues. Authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy across all sectors of social work, addressing pressing issues such as immigration, poverty, health care, social policy, and environmental challenges. The Fourth Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), references the Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). It encourages students to explore their personal role as future social workers in driving systemic change, challenging oppression, and uplifting marginalized individuals, families, groups, and communities. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
Introduction to Social Work: An Advocacy-Based Profession
by Carolyn J. Tice Dennis D. Long Lisa E. CoxThe best-selling Introduction to Social Work guides students through the foundations of social work—it’s history, purpose and how to become practical and effective advocates in the field. Built on a unique advocacy practice and policy model with four key components–economic and social justice, a supportive environment, human needs and rights, and political access—this text offers a crucial lens for addressing today’s social issues. Authors Lisa E. Cox, Carolyn J. Tice, and Dennis D. Long emphasize advocacy across all sectors of social work, addressing pressing issues such as immigration, poverty, health care, social policy, and environmental challenges. The Fourth Edition closely aligns with the latest Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), references the Code of Ethics from the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). It encourages students to explore their personal role as future social workers in driving systemic change, challenging oppression, and uplifting marginalized individuals, families, groups, and communities. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
See How They Hide: A Novel (A Quinn & Costa Thriller)
by Allison BrennanNo matter how far you run, some pasts never let you go… Two people were murdered—at the exact same time, in the same gruesome manner, bodies covered in the same red poppies…but on opposite sides of the country. With Detective Kara Quinn investigating in Oregon and Special Agent Matt Costa in Virginia, the Mobile Response Team digs deep to uncover more about each victim. What is the link between the two, and why were they targeted? Yet their search unearths more questions than answers—until they meet Riley Pierce, the only person still alive who might be able to help them find the killers. Soon, it becomes clear this case is nothing like they&’ve seen before as their investigation leads them to the hallowed grounds of Havenwood—an eerily beautiful place rooted in a terrifying past. As more bodies turn up, all tied to the same community, Kara and Matt are desperate to piece the puzzle together before Havenwood&’s leader sacrifices everything to keep her secrets buried.A Quinn & Costa ThrillerBook 1: The Third to DieBook 2: Tell No LiesBook 3: The Wrong VictimBook 4: Seven Girls GoneBook 5: The Missing WitnessBook 6: See How They Hide
The Third to Die: A Novel (A Quinn & Costa Thriller #1)
by Allison BrennanA notorious serial killer is backAn edgy female police detective. An ambitious FBI special agent. Together they are at the heart of the ticking-clock investigation into a psychopathic murderer. The bond they forge in this crucible sets the stage for high-stakes suspense.Detective Kara Quinn is on an early morning jog in Liberty Lake when she discovers the body of a young nurse. The manner of death reveals a highly controlled rage.Word quickly reaches FBI special agent Matt Costa that this murder fits the profile of the elusive Triple Killer, who compulsively strikes every three years, targeting three victims, each three days apart. This time they have a chance to stop him. But only if they can decipher the meaning of his pattern to figure out who he is and where he is hiding before he strikes again.The stakes have never been higher, because if they fail, one of their own team may be next…Don&’t miss THE MISSING WITNESS, the brand-new page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan!A Quinn & Costa ThrillerBook 1: The Third to DieBook 2: Tell No LiesBook 3: The Wrong VictimBook 4: Seven Girls GoneBook 5: The Missing Witness
Seven Girls Gone: A Riveting Suspense Novel (A Quinn & Costa Thriller #4)
by Allison Brennan&“Set among Louisiana&’s swamps and brooding atmosphere, 'Seven Girls Gone' is a complex mystery whose characters are as intriguing as the storyline.&” —The Denver PostWhen nobody will talk and corruption runs deep, turning to outsiders is the only way to make sure women stop disappearing…For three years, women have been disappearing—and eventually turning up dead in the small bayou town of St. Augustine, Louisiana. Police detective Beau Hebert is the only one who seems to care, but with every witness quickly silenced and a corrupt police department set on keeping the cases unsolved, Beau&’s investigation stalls at every turn.With nobody else to trust, Beau calls in a favor from his friend on the FBI&’s Mobile Response Team. While LAPD detective Kara Quinn works undercover to dig into the women&’s murders and team leader Matt Costa officially investigates the in-custody death of a witness, Beau might finally have a chance at solving the case.But in a town where everyone knows everyone, talking gets you killed and secrets stay buried, it&’s going to take the entire team working around the clock to unravel the truth. Especially when they discover that the deep-seated corruption and the deadly drug-trafficking ring at the center of it all extends far beyond the small-town borders.Look for the next book in Allison Brennan's Quinn & Costa series, THE MISSING WITNESS, now available to order!A Quinn & Costa ThrillerBook 1: The Third to DieBook 2: Tell No LiesBook 3: The Wrong VictimBook 4: Seven Girls GoneBook 5: The Missing Witness
The Missing Witness: A Quinn & Costa Novel (A Quinn & Costa Thriller #5)
by Allison Brennan"This latest installment will likely satisfy Quinn and Costa&’s loyal followers and attract those curious about the interplay between public policy, law enforcement, and politics." —BooklistWhen a key witness goes missing, Quinn & Costa must find her before a killer silences her for good…Detective Kara Quinn is back in Los Angeles to testify against a notorious human trafficker, finally moving past the case that upended her life. But when the accused is shot in broad daylight, the chaotic scene of the crime turns up few reliable bystanders. And one witness—a whistleblower who might be the key to everything—has disappeared.After another person close to the case is killed, it&’s clear that anyone who knows too much is in danger, and tracking down the witness becomes a matter of life-and-death. But as explosive secrets surface within the LAPD and FBI, Kara questions everything she thought she knew about the case, her colleagues and the life she left behind months ago.Now with FBI special agent Matt Costa&’s help, she must race to find the missing witness and get to the bottom of the avalanche of conspiracies that has rocked LA to its core…before it's too late.A Quinn & Costa ThrillerBook 1: The Third to DieBook 2: Tell No LiesBook 3: The Wrong VictimBook 4: Seven Girls GoneBook 5: The Missing Witness
Tell No Lies: A Novel (A Quinn & Costa Thriller #2)
by Allison BrennanThe unsolved murder of a young activist leads to the discovery of much darker crimes in New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan&’s latest compelling thriller to feaure the young, edgy detective Kara Quinn and the loner FBI agent Matt Costa. This time they work to uncover possible ties to a high-stakes cartel in the Southwest desert.Something mysterious is killing the wildlife in the mountains just south of Tucson. When a college intern turned activist sets out to collect her own evidence, she, too, ends up dead. Local law enforcement is slow to get involved. That&’s when the mobile FBI unit goes undercover to infiltrate the town and its copper refinery in search of possible leads.Quinn and Costa find themselves scouring the desolate landscape, which keeps revealing clues to something much darker—greed, child trafficking and more death. As the body count adds up, it&’s clear they have stumbled onto much more than they bargained for. Now they must figure out who is at the heart of this mayhem and stop them before more innocent lives are lost.Don&’t miss THE MISSING WITNESS, the brand-new page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan!A Quinn & Costa ThrillerBook 1: The Third to DieBook 2: Tell No LiesBook 3: The Wrong VictimBook 4: Seven Girls GoneBook 5: The Missing Witness
The Wrong Victim: A Novel (A Quinn & Costa Thriller #3)
by Allison BrennanFrom New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan comes a gripping new thriller.A lethal attack with no clear motive…and a killer dead-set on keeping the truth buried.A bomb explodes on a sunset charter cruise out of Friday Harbor at the height of tourist season and kills everyone on board. Now this fishing and boating community is in shock and asking who would commit such a heinous crime—the largest act of mass murder in the history of the San Juan Islands.Was the explosion an act of domestic terrorism, or was one of the dead the primary target? That is the first question Special Agent Matt Costa, Detective Kara Quinn and the rest of the FBI team need to answer, but they have few clues and no witnesses.Accused of putting profits before people after leaking fuel endangered an environmentally sensitive preserve, the West End Charter company may itself have been the target. As Matt and his team get closer to answers, they find one of their own caught in the crosshairs of a determined killer.Don&’t miss THE MISSING WITNESS, the brand-new page-turning thriller from New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan!A Quinn & Costa ThrillerBook 1: The Third to DieBook 2: Tell No LiesBook 3: The Wrong VictimBook 4: Seven Girls GoneBook 5: The Missing Witness
The Little Guide to Yoda's Wit and Wisdom
by OHThe Empire Strikes Back, the sequel film to 1977's Star Wars, is regularly voted the Greatest Film of All Time. It was also the first time Yoda, a Grand Master of the Jedi Order and the most powerful Jedi in its history, made his awesome first appearance. Since then, the two-foot-two, green alien humanoid of unknown origins has become one of the franchises most enduring and popular characters appearing in six of the nine sequel trilogies, as well as the acclaimed Clone Wars animation.Famed for his wit, wisdom and syntax, Yoda's profound and playful words have left a large legacy on popular culture, particularly on countless items of merchandise. Here, inside The Wit and Wisdom of Yoda, are more than 175 classic quotes and quips from the character himself, as well as tons of other tasty trivia treats, guaranteeing this tiny tome is the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan in your family. Which, last time we checked, was everyone. Enjoy!SAMPLE TEXT"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose."Yoda"Always pass on what you have learned."YodaWhile every main character in the Star Wars universe has a detailed origin story, only Yoda - and Grogu's* - is unknown. Creator George Lucas has never revealed the species and home planet of Yoda in an attempt to keep the character a mystery.
People's Republic: Book 13 (CHERUB #13)
by Robert MuchamoreThe thirteenth title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! Ryan is on his first mission, and it's as big as they get ... Twelve-year-old Ryan is CHERUB's newest recruit. He's got his first mission: infiltrating the billion-dollar Aramov criminal empire. But he's got got no idea that this routine job will lead him into an explosive adventure involving drug smugglers, illegal immigrants and human trafficking, or that his first mission will turn into one of the biggest in CHERUB's history.For official purposes, these children do not exist.