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Quick Guide Haptisches Marketing: Wie Sie mit haptischen Reizen Ihre Marke stärken (Quick Guide)
by Paul SteinerDieses Buch ist eine kompakte Einführung in das Thema Haptisches Marketing. Paul Steiner untersucht die marketingspezifische Relevanz von haptischen Reizen in der Kommunikation und bietet zahlreiche pragmatische Hilfestellungen für die Umsetzung. Für die Unternehmenspraxis werden wichtige Ansatzpunkte zur haptischen Gestaltung von Marken geliefert, um so Konsumenten langfristig und idealerweise mit allen fünf Sinnen an eine Marke zu binden und damit Markeninhalte tiefgreifend zu verankern. Dies wird durch konkrete Beispiele von Singapore Airlines und MINI illustriert. Zwei Interviews mit renommierten Experten aus Wissenschaft und Praxis runden das Buch ab. Die 2. Auflage dieses Werks wurde überarbeitet und um wichtige aktuelle Blickwinkel erweitert.
Project Development Simplified: Design of Experience with a Focus on Abstraction (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering, Science, and Technology)
by Fil A. MaciasThis book explains and outlines the use of hierarchical abstraction for project development. The author details the need for effective strategies for project development and provides a thorough explanation of hierarchical abstraction. The book instructs readers on how they may apply this method of organizing information or concepts into a layered structure in order to make ideas more manageable. The author then explains how this process also simplifies the representation and analysis of information, allowing readers to extract meaning and identify relationships within a system. The book shows how hierarchical abstraction can also be implemented for more effective disbursement of information. The author includes extensive discussion of the applications for a variety of fields, including computer science, information architecture, and cognitive psychology.
Analytic Learning Methods for Pattern Recognition
by Kar-Ann Toh Huiping Zhuang Simon Liu Zhiping LinThis textbook is a consolidation of learning methods which comes in an analytic form. The covered learning methods include classical and advanced solutions to problems of regression, minimum classification error, maximum receiver operating characteristics, bridge regression, ensemble learning and network learning. Both the primal and dual solution forms are discussed for over-and under-determined systems. Such coverage provides an important perspective for handling systems with overwhelming samples or systems with overwhelming parameters. For goal driven classification, the solutions to minimum classification-error, maximum receiver operating characteristics, bridge regression, and ensemble learning represent recent advancements in the literature. In this book, the exercises offer instructors and students practical experience with real-world applications.
Theory of Gyroscopic Effects for Rotating Objects: Gyroscopic Effects and Applications
by Ryspek UsubamatovThis book highlights an analytical solution for the dynamics of axially rotating objects. It also presents the theory of gyroscopic effects, explaining their physics and using mathematical models of Euler’s form for the motion of movable spinning objects to demonstrate these effects. The major themes and approaches are represented by the spinning disc and the action of the system of interrelated inertial torques generated by the centrifugal and Coriolis forces, as well as the change in the angular momentum. The interrelation of inertial torques is based on the dependency of the angular velocities of the motions of the spinning objects around axes by the principle of mechanical energy conservation. These kinetically interrelated torques constitute the fundamental principles of the mechanical gyroscope theory that can be used for any rotating objects of different designs, like rings, cones, spheres, paraboloids, propellers, etc. Lastly, the mathematical models for the gyroscopic effects are validated by practical tests. This book is highlighted in its already third edition. The new edition comprises many new sections for several chapters or new chapters. The most important ones are: Chapter 3 includes a mathematical model for the section inertia torques acting on the spinning annulus and thin ring. The latter does not have a full solution because the handbooks comprise simplified parameters that cannot be used for an exact solution. Chapter 4 offers mathematical model for the arbitrary disposition of the spinning object in space that shows the action of the additional four inertial torques acting on the third axis and new dependencies of gyroscope motions. Chapter 7 now presents mathematical model for the gyroscope nutation with a full solution. The known mathematical model presents a partial solution due to the complexity of the problem.
Access to the City: Governing Housing, Services, and Urban In/Exclusion in Amritsar and Lahore (Stadt, Raum und Gesellschaft)
by Helena CermeñoThis research focuses on Punjab, across the India–Pakistan border, specifically on the cities of Amritsar and Lahore. Their proximity, shared colonial past, socio-cultural ties, and entangled urban heritage offer a unique setting for comparative research on postcolonial urban governance and transformation. The book examines how governance practices shape urban dwellers&’ access to housing and services in specific neighbourhoods and contribute to the (re)production of socio-spatial in/exclusion. Rather than relying on a property rights lens, it adopts and expands Access Theory, conceptualising access as the ability to derive benefits from material, institutional, and symbolic resources. This lens foregrounds governance mechanisms and power relations that enable, control, and maintain access over time. Case studies in Amritsar and Lahore engage with theoretical mergers—such as access assemblages, evolutionary governance, and city\scapes—to explore neglected dimensions of urban processes, including human/non-human interfaces and socio-material infrastructures. By unraveling contestations over access, the research traces evolving governance arrangements and dependencies. While grounded in these two cities, the findings contribute to broader debates on postcolonial and South(east)ern urbanism, especially in border regions.
Machine Learning for Wireless Communication (Synthesis Lectures on Communications)
by Rohit M. Thanki Komal R. Borisagar Anjali DiwanThis book covers the basic principles of wireless communication while delving into the fundamentals of machine learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. The authors provide real-world examples and case studies to illustrate the use of machine learning in wireless communication applications such as channel estimation, mobility prediction, resource allocation, and beamforming. This book is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, and students interested in understanding and applying machine learning techniques in the context of wireless communication systems.
Practical Istio: Learn Istio Service Mesh, Microservices, and Cloud-Native Architecture for Optimal Performance
by Prashanth Josyula Karanbir Singh Anupam MehtaIstio is a powerful service mesh technology that enhances the security, observability, and traffic management of microservices within cloud-native architectures. As organizations increasingly adopt microservices, managing the complexity of service interactions becomes critical. This book is designed to help professionals navigate these complexities by providing a deep understanding of Istio, empowering them to leverage their full potential in building resilient, scalable, and secure service infrastructures. Practical Istio offers a comprehensive journey through the service mesh, beginning with an introduction to its architecture and fundamental concepts. Readers will delve into advanced topics such as traffic management, security enforcement, and observability, gaining insights into how to implement and optimize Istio in real-world scenarios. Each chapter is crafted to provide practical guidance, including detailed explanations of Istio&’s key components, like 'Istiod' and 'Envoy', hands-on examples for managing production grade deployments, and strategies for integrating Istio with CI/CD pipelines. The book also covers emerging trends and future directions of service mesh technology, ensuring readers stay ahead of the curve. By the end of this book, readers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to implement Istio in production environments. Whether you&’re a DevOps engineer, a cloud architect, or a software developer, this book will elevate your understanding of service mesh technology, enabling you to build robust, secure, and efficient microservices architectures with Istio at the core. You Will Learn: ● Istio&’s architecture and core components enable you to effectively manage and secure microservices in a cloud-native environment. ● Practical skills in traffic management, security, and observability to optimize service performance and reliability <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: normal; mso-list:
Return of the Jedi: Return of the Jedi (Star Wars #6)
by James KahnIt was a dark time for the rebel alliance...Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, had been delivered into the hands of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. Determined to rescue him, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Lando Calrissian launched a hazardous mission against Jabba's Tatooine stronghold.The Rebel commanders gathered all the warships of the Rebel fleet into a single giant armada. And Darth Vader and the Emperor, who had ordered construction to begin on a new and even more powerful Death Star, were making plans to crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all.Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
The Empire Strikes Back: The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars)
by Donald F. GlutBased on the story by George Lucas and the screenplay by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence KasdanThe adventures of Luke Skywalker did not end with the destruction of the Death Star.Though the Rebel Alliance won a significant battle, the war against the Empire has only just begun. Several months have passed, and the Rebels have established a hidden outpost on the frozen wasteland of Hoth. But even on that icy backwater planet, they cannot escape the evil Darth Vader&’s notice for long.Soon Luke, Han, Princess Leia, and their faithful companions will be forced to flee, scattering in all directions—with the Dark Lord&’s minions in fevered pursuit. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
My First Recipe Book: Recipes for the Food Kids Really Want to Make (and Eat)
by Ricardo LarriveeA lively and fun cookbook written for kids and young teens—focused on the recipes they really want to make (bubble tea! ramen! tacos! milkshakes! pizza!)—from culinary icon Ricardo Larrivée.My First Recipe Book is a colorful cookbook written and designed with budding chefs at top of mind—intended for the many young people who love cooking, want to get their hands dirty, or even prepare their own party. These delicious dishes are recipes they'll actually want to make, written with the simple step-by-step instructions that kids can follow on their own.In My First Recipe Book you&’ll find chapters like…BREAKFASTS: There&’s more to breakfast than cereal! Nutrition-packed breakfasts to help kids make it to lunch without a sugar crash, but the recipes seem like desserts! SNACKS: Perfect for an after-school pick-me-up, kids learn how to make customizable granola bars using their favourite flavors with ideas to adjust for potential restrictionsLUNCH & DINNER: What should we eeeeeaaaaatttt? The biggest chapter in the book is packed with ton of lunch and dinner ideas—oodles of noodles, salads, rice bowls, tacos, and moreDRINKS: I&’m thirsty!!! Homemade bubble tea? Watermelon slushies? Fruity frappes? Yes please! Hydrating can be exciting!DESSERTS: Everyone's favourite chapter! Single-serving kid-chef-friendly dessert recipes that come together in a snapFilled with drool-worthy photos, punchy colors, and pop-off-the-page graphics, every part of this irresistibly-designed book is made with kids and young people in mind. And in addition to the gorgeously illustrated recipes, the book contains plenty of advice, tips, basic techniques, and general information slipped into the pages in a playful way.My First Recipe Cookbook is packed with recipes that young people will genuinely love, and all the instructions they need to cook them themselves from A to Z. It is the perfect book for those curious about cooking, and more experienced young chefs looking for new inspiration!
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes (A Kamogawa Food Detectives Novel #2)
by Hisashi KashiwaiWe all hold lost recipes in our hearts. A very special restaurant in Kyoto helps find them . . .Tucked away down a Kyoto backstreet lies the extraordinary Kamogawa Diner, run by Chef Nagare and his daughter, Koishi. The father-daughter duo have reinvented themselves as &“food detectives,&” offering a service that goes beyond cooking mouth-watering meals. Through their culinary sleuthing, they revive lost recipes and rekindle forgotten memories.From the Olympic swimmer who misses his estranged father&’s bento lunchbox to the one-hit-wonder pop star who remembers the tempura she ate to celebrate her only successful record, each customer leaves the diner forever changed—though not always in the ways they expect . . .The Kamogawa Diner doesn&’t just serve meals—it&’s a door to the past through the miracle of delicious food. A beloved bestseller in Japan, The Restaurant of Lost Recipes is a tender and healing novel for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
A New Hope: The Illustrated Screenplay (Star Wars #4)
by George LucasThe classic adventure that started it allA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away . . . Luke Skywalker lived and worked on his uncle's farm on the remote planet of Tatooine—and he was bored beyond belief. He yearned for adventures out among the stars, adventures that would take him beyond the farthest galaxies to distant and alien worlds. But Luke gets more than he bargained for when he intercepts a cryptic message from a beautiful princess held captive by a dark and powerful warlord. Luke doesn't know who she is, but he knows he has to save her—and soon, because time is running out.Armed only with courage and with the lightsaber that had been his father's, Luke is catapulted into the middle of the most savage space war ever—and headed straight for a desperate encounter on the enemy battle station known as the Death Star. . . .
Immigrant Student Experiences in Canada: Mothers and Children Storying Belonging
by Soudeh OladiThis book centers immigrant children&’s school experiences as recounted and interpreted by their mothers, exposing how racialization, exclusion, and proximity to Whiteness shape their realities in Canadian schools. Drawing from Afro-Caribbean, Ghanaian, Indian, Afghan, and Chinese communities, mothers emerge as critical knowledge holders, sharing their children's stories to disrupt institutional erasure. Part One&’s two chapters reveal how Canadian schools enact symbolic multiculturalism while reinforcing linguistic conformity and Eurocentric norms, reframing identity, belonging, and home through mothers&’ stories. Part Two&’s four chapters present mothers&’ and children&’s experiences capturing subversive resistance, intergenerational tensions, trauma, invisibility, and affirmation. The concluding chapter frames storytelling as epistemic resistance, grounding immigrant families' wisdom as essential to transforming education.
61 Hours: A Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher #14)
by Lee Child#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Don&’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! &“Reacher gets better and better. . . . [This is the] craftiest and most highly evolved of Lee Child&’s electrifying Reacher books.&”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times A bus crashes in a savage snowstorm and lands Jack Reacher in the middle of a deadly confrontation. In nearby Bolton, South Dakota, one brave woman is standing up for justice in a small town threatened by sinister forces. If she&’s going to live long enough to testify, she&’ll need help. Because a killer is coming to Bolton, a coldly proficient assassin who never misses. Reacher&’s original plan was to keep on moving. But the next 61 hours will change everything. The secrets are deadlier and his enemies are stronger than he could have guessed—but so is the woman he&’ll risk his life to save.
Robert B. Parker's Buried Secrets (A Jesse Stone Novel)
by Christopher FarnsworthAN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERPolice Chief Jesse Stone investigates the mystery behind a dead body found strewn with photos of murder victims and placed on top of $2 million in cash, before a mob of hit men converge on Paradise.Just another day in Paradise . . . Chief of Police Jesse Stone is on his way home from a long shift when a call comes in for a welfare check on an elderly resident of the wealthy seaside town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Inside a house packed with junk and trash is a man&’s dead body. It&’s a sad, lonely end, but nothing criminal . . . until Jesse finds the photos of murder victims strewn around the corpse, on top of a treasure trove of $2 million in cash.Jesse takes on the case and finds a trail leading to an aging mobster who will do whatever it takes to keep the past from coming to light. Before long, Jesse has a price on his head as hit men converge on Paradise to take back the cash and destroy any remaining evidence. But the real danger might be coming from inside his own department. Jesse Stone must unearth the truth buried under the wreckage of a dead man&’s life . . . before he winds up in the ground himself.
The Great Believers: A Novel
by Rebecca MakkaiPULITZER PRIZE FINALISTNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTA NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BOOK OF 2018LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNERALA CARNEGIE MEDAL WINNERTHE STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNERSoon to Be a Major Television Event, optioned by Amy Poehler • One of the New York Times&’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century&“A page turner . . . An absorbing and emotionally riveting story about what it&’s like to live during times of crisis.&” —The New York Times Book ReviewA dazzling novel of friendship and redemption in the face of tragedy and loss set in 1980s Chicago and contemporary ParisIn 1985, Yale Tishman, the development director for an art gallery in Chicago, is about to pull off an amazing coup, bringing in an extraordinary collection of 1920s paintings as a gift to the gallery. Yet as his career begins to flourish, the carnage of the AIDS epidemic grows around him. One by one, his friends are dying and after his friend Nico&’s funeral, the virus circles closer and closer to Yale himself. Soon the only person he has left is Fiona, Nico&’s little sister.Thirty years later, Fiona is in Paris tracking down her estranged daughter who disappeared into a cult. While staying with an old friend, a famous photographer who documented the Chicago crisis, she finds herself finally grappling with the devastating ways AIDS affected her life and her relationship with her daughter. The two intertwining stories take us through the heartbreak of the eighties and the chaos of the modern world, as both Yale and Fiona struggle to find goodness in the midst of disaster.Named a Best Book of 2018 by The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Entertainment Weekly, Buzzfeed, The Seattle Times, Bustle, Newsday, AM New York, BookPage, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Lit Hub, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, New York Public Library and Chicago Public Library
By Any Other Name: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the co-author of Mad Honey comes an &“inspiring&” (Elle) novel about two women, centuries apart—one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare&’s plays—who are both forced to hide behind another name. &“You&’ll fall in love with Emilia Bassano, the unforgettable heroine based on a real woman that Picoult brings vividly to life in her brilliantly researched new novel.&”—Kristin Hannah, author of The WomenYoung playwright Melina Green has just written a new work inspired by the life of her Elizabethan ancestor Emilia Bassano. But seeing it performed is unlikely, in a theater world where the playing field isn&’t level for women. As Melina wonders if she dares risk failure again, her best friend takes the decision out of her hands and submits the play to a festival under a male pseudonym.In 1581, young Emilia Bassano is a ward of English aristocrats. Her lessons on languages, history, and writing have endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling, but like most women of her day, she is allowed no voice of her own. Forced to become a mistress to the Lord Chamberlain, who oversees all theatre productions in England, Emilia sees firsthand how the words of playwrights can move an audience. She begins to form a plan to secretly bring a play of her own to the stage—by paying an actor named William Shakespeare to front her work.Told in intertwining timelines, By Any Other Name, a sweeping tale of ambition, courage, and desire centers two women who are determined to create something beautiful despite the prejudices they face. Should a writer do whatever it takes to see her story live on . . . no matter the cost? This remarkable novel, rooted in primary historical sources, ensures the name Emilia Bassano will no longer be forgotten.
Your Money Life: How to Afford the Future You Want
by Bola SolAS SEEN ON THIS MORNING'Bola Sol is a crucial voice in the financial advice arena. With practical, actionable tips, relatable commentary and a no-nonsense approach to financial literacy, her insights save money, but just as importantly, time too.' Yomi Adegoke, author of THE LIST and co-author of SLAY IN YOUR LANE'A wise, really useful book' Laura Whateley, author of MONEY: A USER'S GUIDE'An empowering and practical guide to financial literacy and independence . . . The book is filled with real-life examples, clear explanations, and motivational insights, making complex financial concepts accessible to everyone.' GLAMOUR MAGAZINE________________________________________We need to talk about money. Women have been overlooked and underestimated when it comes to finance; we typically earn less, are encouraged to spend more, and have fewer opportunities to build funds. But if we talk about money and share our knowledge, we will grow in confidence and wealth. This is the secret to securing your future and paying for all the things that matter.Whether you want to have children, get married, pay for a mortgage, start your own business or pay for nice holidays, all these goals cost money. But by building solid money habits you can plan for all life’s major milestones and dream bigger. Bola Sol offers the essential tools needed to get started and make your bank balance healthier. Once you’ve done that, she demonstrates how you can grow your ambition and become wealthier. Finally, she reveals how you can use this money smartly to pay for things you want and become happier.Money isn’t everything, but Bola shows how you can build your financial knowledge to enhance your wellbeing, open up new possibilities, and achieve your life goals.
Scarcely English: An A to Z of Assaults On Our Language
by Simon HefferThe English language has evolved throughout its history, and usually for good reasons. However, in recent years, egged on by social media and the ubiquity and velocity of the internet, it has been subject to some grave assaults. There appear no longer to be any rules, in an era when, thanks to the web (another word to have changed its meaning) everyone can be a published author, completely unedited and unregulated. This often has dire consequences for the English tongue.Simon Heffer's A to Z runs though a whole litany of common confusions ('flaunt' and 'flout', 'imply' and 'infer', 'uninterested' and 'disinterested'), unidiomatic English ('fed up of', 'focus around', the use of 'impacted' in such construction as 'the loss impacted him badly'), and lazy expressions (these days every extended activity is an '-athon', every scandal is a 'Something-gate'). It bemoans some truly awful neologisms, 'infotainment' and 'funwashing' among them. And it registers the horror of those of us who do not believe that you can answer the question 'How are you?' with the words 'I'm good'.Trenchant and sprinkled with dry wit, Scarcely English is both a chamber of horrors of bad and lazy English and a plea for accuracy, clear thinking and elegance.
The Tunnel (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Ernesto SabatoInfamous for the murder of Maria Iribarne, the artist Juan Pablo Castel is now writing a detailed account of his relationship with the victim from his prison cell: obsessed from the first moment he saw her examining one of his paintings, Castel had become fixated on her over the next months and fantasized over how they might meet again. When he happened upon her one day, a relationship was formed which swiftly convinced him of their mutual love. But Castel's growing paranoia would lead him to destroy the one thing he truly cared about...Sabato's first novel El Túnel (translated as 'The Outsider' or 'The Tunnel'), written in 1948, is framed as the confession of the painter Juan Pablo Castel, who has murdered the only woman capable of understanding him. Sabato's novels were praised by authors such as Albert Camus and Graham Greene.
Chosen: Super Special (Canterwood Crest)
by Jessica BurkhartLauren Towers has always had one dream: to be a professional equestrian, competing with the best of the best. Natch, she's applied for a highly coveted spot at Canterwood Crest Academy. But while she waits to see if she gets in, Lauren is left contemplating her life in Union, Connecticut and the horrible accident that brought her there. Suddenly, Lauren is left wondering: even if she does get into Canterwood, will her past make her stronger or will it stand in the way of her future as an equestrian for good?
AP Statistics Premium, 2026: Prep Book with 9 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Martin Sternstein Ph.D. Barron's Educational SeriesBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP Statistics Premium, 2026 includes in‑depth content review and online practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. This book is intended both as a topical review during the year and as a final review in the weeks before the AP exam.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 9 full‑length practice tests‑‑5 in the book, including a diagnostic test to target your studying, and 4 more online–plus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review, including hundreds of examples and worked out solutions, covering all Units on the AP Statistics Exam Reinforce your learning with 29 quizzes throughout the book that feature hundreds of multiple-choice and free-response practice questions Boost your confidence by reviewing key reminders and pitfalls to avoid on test day, advice on selecting the appropriate inference procedure, guidance on calculator usage, and much more Online Practice Continue your practice with 4 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
The Complete Kennections: 5,000 Questions in 1,000 Puzzles
by Ken JenningsNational Bestseller The first new trivia book in more than a decade from Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings—based on his hugely popular online game &“Kennections&”!Five trivia questions. Five answers that share a secret theme. What's the &“Kennection&”? Since 2012, Jeopardy! champion and host Ken Jennings has created a weekly puzzle—first appearing in Parade, then Mental Floss—involving a series of trivia questions whose answers have something in common. The trivia questions run the gamut of topics—from pop culture (movies, TV, music) to academic knowledge (history, geography, the arts) to lifestyle (food and drink, sports, hobbies). But the trickiest part might be finding the &“Kennection&” that links all five answers. Many are standard trivia categories (D-Day beaches! Presidential middle names! Santa&’s reindeer! Batman villains!), but almost anything goes, so thinking outside the box is just as important as trivia knowledge. What do feet, McDonald&’s, fingerprints, and St. Louis have in common? They all have arches. What about Mercury, Chihuahuas, electrons, and Rhode Island? They&’re all the smallest of their kind. Columbia, Grease, and &“I Ran&” (by A Flock of Seagulls)? They&’re homophones for nations of the world. For the first time, the Kennections canon is available in one convenient volume, with hundreds of new and updated quizzes. The Complete Kennections is the perfect gift for any Jeopardy! fan, trivia buff, or New York Times &“Connections&” puzzler.
Initiation (Canterwood Crest)
by Jessica BurkhartIt's time: The new girls are taking the spotlight at Canterwood Crest!Lauren has moved around enough to have the "new girl" code down:1. Lay low.2. But not too low.3. Don't amubush the in crowd.But Canterwood isn't just any school. And Lauren is about to face an initiation unlike any she's ever encountered. Bon chance, Lauren--you're going to need it!
Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet
by Edward LuceNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An intimate and masterful biography of Zbigniew Brzezinski—President Carter&’s national security advisor and one of America&’s leading geopolitical thinkers—from one of the finest columnists and political writers at work today.Zbigniew Brzezinski was a key architect of the Soviet Union&’s demise, which ended the Cold War. A child of Warsaw—the heart of central Europe&’s bloodlands—Brzezinski turned his fierce resentment at his homeland&’s razing by Nazi Germany and the Red Army into a lifelong quest for liberty. Born the year that Joseph Stalin consolidated power, and dying a few months into Donald Trump&’s first presidency, Brzezinski was shaped by and in turn shaped the global power struggles of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. As counsel to US presidents from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama, and chief foreign policy figure of the late 1970s under Jimmy Carter, Brzezinski converted his acclaim as a Sovietologist into Washington power. With Henry Kissinger, his lifelong rival with whom he had a fraught on-off relationship, he personified the new breed of foreign-born scholar who thrived in America&’s &“Cold War University&”—and who ousted Washington&’s gentlemanly class of WASPs who had run US foreign policy for so long. Brzezinski&’s impact, aided by his unusual friendship with the Polish-born John Paul II, sprang from his knowledge of Moscow&’s &“Achilles heel&”—the fact that its nationalities, such as the Ukrainians, and satellite states, including Poland, yearned to shake off Moscow&’s grip. Neither a hawk nor a dove, Brzezinski was a biting critic of George W. Bush&’s Iraq War and an early endorser of Obama. Because he went against the DC grain of joining factions, and was on occasion willing to drop Democrats for Republicans, Brzezinski is something of history&’s orphan. His historic role has been greatly underweighted. In the almost cinematic arc of his life can be found the grand narrative of the American century and great power struggle that followed.