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Forbidden City: City Spies; Golden Gate; Forbidden City (City Spies #3)
by James PontiIn this third &“thrilling&” (Kirkus Reviews) installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies help a fellow agent in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith&’s Spy School for Girls.After taking down a mole within their organization, the City Spies are ready for their next mission—once again using their unique skills and ability to infiltrate places adults can&’t. The sinister Umbra has their sights set on recruiting a North Korean nuclear physicist by any means necessary, and the City Spies plan to keep an eye on his son by sending Paris to the chess prodigy&’s tournaments in Moscow and Beijing. Meanwhile, Sydney&’s embedded as a junior reporter for a teen lifestyle site as she follows the daughter of a British billionaire on tour with the biggest act on her father&’s music label to uncover what links both the band and the billionaire have to a recent threat from an old Soviet missile base. From a daring break-in at one of London&’s most exclusive homes to a dangerous undercover mission to a desperate search and rescue operation on the streets of Beijing, the City Spies have their work cut out for them on their most dangerous mission yet.
The Merchant of Death (Pendragon #1)
by D.J. MacHaleD.J. MacHale&’s New York Times bestselling middle grade fantasy series about Bobby Pendragon, a regular kid about to find himself and his two friends pulled into one epic adventure across worlds!Bobby Pendragon is a seemingly normal fourteen-year-old boy. He has a family, a home, and even Marley, his beloved dog. But there is something very special about Bobby. He is going to save the world. And not just Earth as we know it. Bobby is slowly starting to realize that life in the cosmos isn't quite what he thought it was. And before he can object, he is swept off to an alternate dimension known as Denduron, a territory inhabited by strange beings, ruled by a magical tyrant, and plagued by dangerous revolution. If Bobby wants to see his family again, he's going to have to accept his role as savior, and accept it wholeheartedly. Because, as he is about to discover, Denduron is only the beginning....
The Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law (Cambridge Law Handbooks)
by Cristina Poncibò Martin Ebers Mimi Zou Ryan CaloThis handbook offers an important exploration of generative AI and its legal and regulatory implications from interdisciplinary perspectives. The volume is divided into four parts. Part I provides the necessary context and background to understand the topic, including its technical underpinnings and societal impacts. Part II probes the emerging regulatory and policy frameworks related to generative AI and AI more broadly across different jurisdictions. Part III analyses generative AI's impact on specific areas of law, from non-discrimination and data protection to intellectual property, corporate governance, criminal law and more. Part IV examines the various practical applications of generative AI in the legal sector and public administration. Overall, this volume provides a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand and navigate the substantial and growing implications of generative AI for the law.
The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Practice Questions (Essential Guides to the UKMLA)
by Steven Burr Elizabeth Drake Ian HodginsAre you a medical student preparing for the UKMLA exam? A practical companion to the textbook, The UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test: Practice Questions provides a comprehensive revision tool for any student looking to succeed in the exam. The book features over 500 multiple choice questions (MCQ) covering all the clinical presentations and conditions required for the examination. Each MCQ includes five answer options and explanations for both the correct and incorrect answers are provided, allowing readers to test the knowledge gained from the main textbook and supporting student recall and comprehension. Conveniently organised into 18 areas of clinical practice, the book follows the General Medical Council's exam content map and is ideal for on-the-go revision. An essential preparation resource for UK based medical students, and students sitting the PLAB examination.
Michener's South Pacific
by Stephen J. MayThe creation of one of the most beloved books and Broadway musicals of the centuryWhen the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor, James A. Michener was an obscure textbook editor working in New York. Within three years, he was a naval officer stationed in the South Pacific. By the end of the decade, he was an accomplished author, well on the way to worldwide fame.Michener’s first novel, Tales of the South Pacific, won the Pulitzer Prize. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein used it as the basis for the Broadway musical South Pacific, which also won the Pulitzer. How this all came to be is the subject of Stephen May’s Michener’s South Pacific.An award-winning biographer of Michener, May was a featured interviewee on the fiftieth-anniversary DVD release of the film version of the musical. During taping, he realized there was much he didn’t know about how Michener’s experiences in the South Pacific shaped the man and led to his early work.May delves deeply into this formative and turbulent period in Michener’s life and career, using letters, journal entries, and naval records to examine how a reserved, middle-aged lieutenant known as "Prof" to his fellow officers became one of the most successful writers of the twentieth century.
Havana Hardball: Spring Training, Jackie Robinson, and The Cuban League
by César BriosoRelive the tumultuous preseason before Robinson broke the color barrierIn February 1947, the most memorable season in the history of the Cuban League finished with a dramatic series win by Almendares against its rival, Habana. As the celebration spread through the streets of Havana and across Cuba, the Brooklyn Dodgers were beginning spring training on the island. One of the Dodgers' minor league players was Jackie Robinson.He was on the verge of making his major-league debut in the United States, an event that would fundamentally change sports--and America. To avoid harassment from the white crowds in Florida during this critical preseason, the Dodgers relocated their spring training to Cuba, where black and white teammates had played side by side since 1900.It was also during this time that Major League Baseball was trying its hardest to bring the "outlaw" Cuban League under the control of organized baseball. As the Cubans fought to stay independent, Robinson worked to earn a roster spot on the Dodgers in the face of discrimination from his future teammates.Havana Hardball captures the excitement of the Cuban League's greatest pennant race and the anticipation of the looming challenge to MLB's color barrier. Illuminating one of the sport's most pivotal seasons, veteran journalist César Brioso brings together a rich mix of worlds as the heyday of Latino baseball converged with one of the most socially meaningful events in U.S. history.
The Theology of the Gospel of John (New New Testament Theology)
by Alicia D. MyersIn this volume, Alicia Myers applies a narrative approach to the theology of the Gospel of John, which presents Jesus's coming as the climactic and transformative revelation of God in the world. Placing her study in the context of past and current approaches to John's theology, she explores theological themes with an eye toward the rhetorical categories and aims of the Gospel. These themes include: John's use of Scripture in its presentation of God, Jesus's characterization as the unique one who reveals God's will, the presentation of the world in need of rescue through purification and exorcism, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit among the community of believers. Myers argues that John reframes other Gospel traditions and provided important fodder for early Christians debates. Contemporary readers inherit John's complicated legacy, including its apocalyptic view of liberation that relies on and undermines Jewish perspectives that do not recognize Jesus as God's Son and Christ.
Cities and Environmental Change: From Crisis to Transformation
by William SoleckiEnvironmental issues have always burdened cities and their residents. This volume analyses how cities have solved past environmental challenges to provide a framework on which to build solutions to the problems caused by the climate crisis. It sets urban environmental crises within the socio-technical history of urban development. With six application chapters that provide rich and detailed examples of urban environmental transitions - including water resources, air quality, and public health - this book promotes better understanding of how urban environmental change takes place across a wide array of social-ecological-technological systems. It illustrates the process of urban environmental transition and the role crises play in shifts in urban environmental policy. Readers of the book will gain a deeper understanding of urban climate action and activities for future action. It is invaluable reading for students, researchers, and policymakers in environmental sustainability, climate change, urban studies and planning, and public policy.
Kant and the Supposed Right to Lie
by Jens TimmermannIn his 1797 essay 'On a Supposed Right to Lie from Love of Humanity', Kant argues that when only a confident lie might save a friend, one must, if asked, reply truthfully and thus betray his hiding-place to the person who wants to kill him. This is the first monograph to explore Kant's essay in detail. Jens Timmermann examines the background of the piece (Kant was provoked by Benjamin Constant and his translator, Carl Friedrich Cramer); the history of the example (which was also discussed by, amongst others, Augustine, Fichte and Johann David Michaelis); the peculiarities of Constant's version of the case; and Kant's core argument against Constant: lying, or a right to lie, would undermine contractual rights and spell disaster for all humanity. This rich, interpretative resource, which includes a facing-page translation of Kant's essay, will be of wide interest to Kant scholars and moral philosophers.
The Secret Life of Copyright: Intellectual Property and Inequality in the Age of AI
by John TehranianIn The Secret Life of Copyright, copyright law meets Black Lives Matter and #MeToo as the book examines how copyright law unexpectedly perpetuates inequalities along racial, gender, and socioeconomic lines while undermining progress in the arts. Drawing on numerous case studies, the book argues that, despite their purported neutrality, key doctrines governing copyrights-such as authorship, derivative rights, fair use, and immunity from First Amendment scrutiny-systematically disadvantage individuals from traditionally marginalized communities. The work advocates for a more robust copyright system that better addresses egalitarian concerns and serves the interests of creativity. Given that laws regulating the use of creative content increasingly mediate participation and privilege in the digital world, The Secret Life of Copyright provides a template for a more just and equitable copyright system.
The Autocratic Voter: Partisanship and Political Socialization under Dictatorship
by Natalie Wenzell LetsaIn The Autocratic Voter, Natalie Wenzell Letsa explores the motivations behind why citizens in electoral autocracies choose to participate in politics and support political parties. With electoral autocracies becoming the most common type of regime in the modern world, Letsa challenges the dominant materialist framework for understanding political behavior and presents an alternative view of partisanship as a social identity. Her book argues that despite the irrationality and obstacles to participating in autocratic politics, people are socialized into becoming partisans by their partisan friends and family. This socialization process has a cascading effect that can either facilitate support for regime change and democracy or sustain the status quo. By delving into the social identity of partisanship, The Autocratic Voter offers a new perspective on political behavior in electoral autocracies that has the potential to shape the future of these regimes.
Popcorn Bob Can't Stop Popping
by Maranke RinckEverybody gets angry sometimes. Everybody gets annoyed. Everybody pops off now and then. And when you're a popcorn kernel like Bob… maybe it happens more often than you'd like. From beloved duo Maranke Rinck and Martijn van der Linden comes Popcorn Bob Can't Stop Popping, a laugh-out-loud exploration of emotional regulation.
Bibliometric Analyses in Data-Driven Decision-Making (Sustainable Computing and Optimization)
by Seifedine Kadry Abhijit Saha Prasenjit Chatterjee Gülay DemirThe book provides essential insights and practical tools needed to effectively navigate the evolving landscape of scholarly research, helping enhance the understanding of publication trends, citation impacts, and collaboration networks across multiple fields. Bibliometric Analyses in Data-Driven Decision-Making offers a comprehensive guide to researchers, academics, and practitioners interested in utilizing bibliometric analysis to understand and navigate the dynamic landscape of the increasingly vital field of data-driven decision-making and its applications across many areas. It provides insights into growth, impact, and trends within the field, using bibliometric tools and methodologies. This volume adopts a pragmatic approach, balancing theoretical concepts with practical applications of data-driven decision-making models through the perspectives of bibliometric analyses using real-world examples, case studies, and step-by-step guides. The reader will find the book: Gives practical guidance on conducting bibliometric analyses across a range of applications for data-driven decision-making; Illustrates the application of bibliometric tools in the field with real-world case studies; Provides in-depth coverage of various bibliometric indicators and metrics; Explores emerging trends and challenges in bibliometric analysis; Provides a comprehensive overview of software and tools available for bibliometric research. Audience Librarians and Information professionals involved in research management, knowledge discovery, and the evaluation of scholarly communication, as well as professionals in industries reliant on cutting-edge research and development, technology assessment, and innovation. Also, a range of researchers and scholars seeking how to apply bibliometric analysis to assess the impact of their work, and advanced insights into bibliometric metrics, collaboration networks, and research trends.
Antimicrobial Materials and Interfaces: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
by Peng Li En-Tang Kang Liqun XuA review of novel antimicrobial materials remedies for eradication of common and multidrug-resistant bacteria Antimicrobial Materials and Interfaces covers a wide range of antimicrobial materials with a review of the synthesis, characterization, and applications of each material. Contributed to by leading experts in the field, Antimicrobial Materials and Interfaces includes information on: Cationic and zwitterionic polymers-based antimicrobial materials, zwitterionic polymers as antifouling materials, and superhydrophobic antifouling and antimicrobial materialsAntimicrobial peptides, protease antibacterial materials, antimicrobial nanometallics, and antimicrobial metal and covalent organic frameworksOne- and two-dimensional, photothermal, photodynamic, stimuli-responsive, and intelligent antimicrobial materialsNitric oxide delivery materials, sonodynamic sterilization materials, and polymer-based antibacterial ureteral stentsPiezoelectric and photocatalytic materials for antibacterial therapy and microneedle technology for the management of bacterial skin infections Antimicrobial Materials and Interfaces is an essential reference on promising novel materials for materials scientists and inorganic, bioinorganic, medicinal, polymer, and protein chemists.
Quality Measurement in Healthcare
by Jesse M. Pines Helen Burstin Jane Hyatt ThorpeA comprehensive guide to improving outcomes and value-based care In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, delivering high-quality care is increasingly critical. Edited by leading experts in the field, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is an essential resource for understanding how to define, implement, and leverage quality measurement to drive meaningful improvements in patient outcomes. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this comprehensive book equips readers with the tools to evaluate care delivery, address disparities, enhance patient safety, and navigate the complexities of value-based care and payment policy. With 15 expertly curated chapters divided into four sections—defining quality, measuring quality, driving change, and future evolution—Quality Measurement in Healthcare provides a detailed exploration of the history, methodologies, and applications of quality measurement. The chapters delve into critical topics such as patient-reported outcomes, electronic health records, diagnostic accuracy, and rural healthcare challenges. Empowering readers to identify care gaps, implement targeted interventions, and achieve accountability, all while advancing equitable access and optimizing outcomes, Quality Measurement in Healthcare: Provides an international perspective, with lessons applicable to healthcare systems worldwideContains focused chapters on cutting-edge topics such as patient-reported outcomes, diagnostic accuracy, and rural healthcareExamines disparities in healthcare and strategies to address them through quality metricsIncludes real-world examples highlighting the connections between theoretical concepts and practical applicationLists discussion questions at the end of each chapter to foster reflection in academic and professional settings Written by globally recognized experts in public health, policy, and quality improvement, Quality Measurement in Healthcare is perfect for undergraduate and graduate public health students, as well as professionals in healthcare quality measurement, quality improvement, and policy.
The College Student Counseling Treatment Planner (PracticePlanners)
by Timothy J. Bruce Arthur E. Jongsma Jr. Chris E. StoutGuide to develop formal treatment plans for third-party payers and state and federal review agencies Pressure from accrediting agencies and other outside parties has increased the need for clinicians to produce effective, high-quality treatment plans; Treatment Planners provide all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the needs of most third-party payers and state and federal review agencies. This second edition has been updated with new chapters and appendices, and enables readers to stimulate clinical thought to improve the quality and comprehensiveness of treatment plans, and to reduce the time involved in recordkeeping. In this new edition, readers will find: New chapters on Anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Low Self-Esteem, Obsessive-Compulsive and related Disorders, Opioid Use Disorder, Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia, Sexual Promiscuity, Sleep Disturbance, Social Anxiety, and Specific Phobia New Objectives and Interventions consistent with identified evidence-based practices Integrated DSM-5 diagnostic labels and codes into the Diagnostic Suggestions section of each chapter More suggested homework assignments integrated into the Interventions Treatment Planners help practitioners clarify, simplify, and accelerate the treatment planning process, so they spend less time on paperwork and more time with their clients.
Whiteness in the Ivory Tower: Why Don't We Notice the White Students Sitting Together in the Quad? (Multicultural Education Series)
by Nolan L. CabreraWhiteness is the foundation of racism and racial violence within higher education institutions. It is deeply embedded in the ideologies and organizational structures of colleges and universities that guide practices, policies, and research. The purpose of this book is not to simply uncover these practices but, rather, to intentionally center the harm that Whiteness causes to communities of Color broadly in order to transform these practices. For example, Cabrera explores what academic freedom and tenure could look like if they actually divorced themselves from Whiteness. Readers will dive into these and other pressing issues guided by both critical social analysis as well as hope for the possibilities of human liberation from oppression. This is important reading for university and college professors, scholars, diversity officers, student affairs professionals, and everyone looking for ways to center the needs of historically marginalized students.
Understanding Public Policy: Theories and Issues (Textbooks in Policy Studies)
by Paul CairneyThe fully revised second edition of this textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to theories of public policy and policymaking. The policy process is complex: it contains hundreds of people and organisations from various levels and types of government, from agencies, quasi- and non-governmental organisations, interest groups and the private and voluntary sectors. This book sets out the major concepts and theories that are vital for making sense of the complexity of public policy, and explores how to combine their insights when seeking to explain the policy process. While a wide range of topics are covered – from multi-level governance and punctuated equilibrium theory to 'Multiple Streams' analysis and feminist institutionalism – this engaging text draws out the common themes among the variety of studies considered and tackles three key questions: what is the story of each theory (or multiple theories); what does policy theory tell us about issues like 'evidence based policymaking'; and how 'universal' are policy theories designed in the Global North? This book is the perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying public policy, whether focussed on theory, analysis or the policy process, and it is essential reading for all those on MPP or MPM programmes.
Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to Life Liberated from Anxiety
by Kelly G. Wilson Troy DuFreneIn Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong, Kelly Wilson and Troy DuFrene, authors of Mindfulness for Two, offer an effective approach based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to coping with the worry, panic, and fear associated with anxiety disorders. This comprehensive book is packed with in-the-moment strategies readers with anxiety can use to calm their fears.
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2026: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes
by Gen Tanabe Kelly TanabeInformation on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more. <P><P> Each entry contains all the necessary information for students and parents to complete the application process, including eligibility requirements, how to obtain an application, how to get more information about each award, sponsor website listings, award amounts, and key deadlines. With scholarships for high school, college, graduate, and adult students, this guide also includes tips on how to conduct the most effective search, how to write a winning application, and how to avoid scams.
The Trivia Lover’s Guide to the World: Geography for the Lost and Found
by Gary FullerGary Fuller’s entertaining and engaging guide enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun, using trivia to open up new worlds of knowledge for all readers. Often dismissed as unimportant, trivia here highlights issues that are far from trivial, pondering, for example, what peaceful country requires citizens to keep guns in their homes? what continent contains at least 75 percent of the world’s fresh water? and why aren't New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Philadelphia the capitals of their respective states? An inveterate traveler and geographer extraordinaire, Fuller provides extensive background, clear illustrations, and thorough explanations for each intriguing question, carefully grounding the text in practical geographic concepts. Both enjoyable and enlightening, this book challenges today’s global generation to truly get to know their world.
The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders
by Mark J. SilvermanIt's not about getting a soul-crushing job to suck less, it's about changing every situation you don't like so you can thrive. <P><P> From bestselling author, podcaster, and leadership coach Mark J. Silverman, The Rising Leader Handbook looks at leadership from four perspectives. <P> Leading Up – Becoming a Trusted Advisor<br> Leading Across – Leading on a Team of Peers<br> Leading Your Team – Success Through Others<br> Leading You – Being Your Best In All Situations<br> <P><P> Written in the same approachable, practical, and thought-provoking style as Only 10s 2.0 you'll learn that leadership is not about the job, the team OR the results—it's about YOU!
The Mom Test: How to talk to customers and learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you
by Rob FitzpatrickThe Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little. As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better.
The Creative Gene: How books, movies, and music inspired the creator of Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid
by Hideo KojimaEver since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.
The Associated Press Guide to News Writing
by Rene J. CapponThe Associated Press Guide to News Writing, is the standard professional resource for both novice and experienced news writers. This practical handbook is the ideal writing style guide for all reporters, writers, editors, and English and journalism students. It covers all the essentials of good news writing, according to the styles and guidelines set forth by the Associated Press—with lively examples from today's newspapers. This authoritative guide includes: <P><P> <ul> <li>Professional advice about crafting a good feature story</li> <li>In-depth reviews of important principles in news writing</li> <li>Expert guidance on writing concise, informative copy, source citations, and more</li> <li>Clear and instructive discussions of specialized styles</li></il>