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Holding: A Novel
by Graham NortonA New York Times bestseller From Graham Norton—the BAFTA Award–winning and hugely popular BBC America television host—comes a charming debut novel set in an idyllic Irish village where a bumbling investigator has to sort through decades of gossip and secrets to solve a mysterious crime. &“With its tale of provincial life, gimlet-eyed spinsters, and thwarted love…it feels almost like a Miss Marple mystery written by Colm Tóibín&” (The New York Times).The remote Irish village of Duneen has known little drama, and yet its inhabitants are troubled: Sergeant P.J. Collins hasn&’t always been this overweight; Brid Riordan, a mother of two, hasn&’t always been an alcoholic; and elegant Evelyn Ross hasn&’t always felt that her life was a total waste. So when human remains—suspected to be those of Tommy Burke, a former lover of both Brid and Evelyn—are discovered on an old farm, the village&’s dark past begins to unravel. As a frustrated P.J. struggles to solve a genuine case for the first time in his professional life, he unearths a community&’s worth of anger and resentments, secrets and regrets. Darkly comic, at times profoundly sad, and &“especially inviting because of its tongue-in-cheek wit&” (Kirkus Reviews), Holding is a masterful debut. Graham Norton employs his acerbic humor to breathe life into a host of lovable characters, and explore—with searing honesty—the complexities and contradictions that make us human.
A Christmas Carol: Book And Bible Study Guide Based On The Charles Dickens Classic A Christmas Carol (The Essential Christmas Classics Collection #Vol. 1)
by Charles DickensCharles Dickens captures the spirit of Christmas in this classic holiday novella A Christmas Carol, Dickens&’s timeless tale of greed, regret, and reform.In one of the most popular holiday stories of all time, meet Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who hates Christmas and all the people asking for money that the holiday brings. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, who warns him about the consequences of his path of greed. This visit is followed by appearances from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, bearing their own messages for the hardhearted man. Brimming with the Victorian festive spirit and introducing many memorable characters, Dickens&’s tale of redemption, generosity, and the true essence of Christmas helped popularize many modern holiday traditions and has often been adapted for film and stage. This holiday staple from one of the great masters of literature is the perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season.
Until It Fades: A Novel
by K.A. Tucker&“Touching and complex…Tucker unerringly hits all the high notes of romance—the spark, the emotional depth, the mental and physical struggles—while creating a couple who seem perfectly attuned even when they are in conflict.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)Twenty-four-year-old truck stop waitress and single mother Catherine Wright has simple goals: to give her five-year-old daughter a happy life and to never again be the talk of the town in Balsam, Pennsylvania (population three thousand outside of tourist season). And then one foggy night, on a lonely road back from another failed date, Catherine saves a man&’s life. It isn&’t until after the police have arrived that Catherine realizes exactly who it is she has rescued: Brett Madden, hockey icon and media darling. Catherine has already had her fifteen minutes of fame and the last thing she wants is to have her past dragged back into the spotlight, only this time on a national stage. So she hides her identity. It works. For a time. But when she finds the man she saved standing on her doorstep, desperate to thank her, all that changes. There&’s an immediate connection, and it&’s more electric than the bond of two people who endured a traumatic event. It&’s something neither of them expected. Something that Catherine isn&’t sure she can handle; something she is afraid to trust. Because how long can an extraordinary man like Brett be interested in an ordinary woman like Catherine...before the spark fades?
Prophet: A Novel
by Frank PerettiThis classic from bestselling author Frank Peretti follows a TV anchorman whose life is turned upside down as he starts hearing voices and discovers supernatural forces at play.John Barrett, popular anchorman, finds himself suddenly lost in the comfortable world he thought he understood. His producer seems to be hiding something big and lying to cover her tracks. His father&’s accidental death isn&’t looking quite so accidental. And his estranged son has returned search for the truth. On top of all this, John is starting to hear mysterious voices. Prophet has all the hallmarks of Peretti&’s fast-paced blockbuster fiction, and his clear understanding of the vast spiritual struggle over moral authority marks every page.
Maphead: Charting the Wide, Weird World of Geography Wonks
by Ken JenningsRecord-setting Jeopardy! champion and New York Times bestselling author of Planet Funny Ken Jennings explores the world of maps and map obsessives, &“a literary gem&” (The Atlantic). Ken Jennings takes readers on a world tour of geogeeks from the London Map Fair to the bowels of the Library of Congress, from the prepubescent geniuses at the National Geographic Bee to the computer programmers at Google Earth. Each chapter delves into a different aspect of map culture: highpointing, geocaching, road atlas rallying, even the “unreal estate” charted on the maps of fiction and fantasy. Jennings also considers the ways in which cartography has shaped our history, suggesting that the impulse to make and read maps is as relevant today as it has ever been. From the “Here be dragons” parchment maps of the Age of Discovery to the spinning globes of grade school to the postmodern revolution of digital maps and GPS, Maphead is filled with intriguing details, engaging anecdotes, and enlightening analysis. If you’re an inveterate map lover yourself—or even if you’re among the cartographically clueless who can get lost in a supermarket—let Ken Jennings be your guide to the strange world of mapheads.
Targeting Protein-Protein Interactions for Drug Discovery
by Jian ZhangUp-to-date reference surveying the latest advances in the structural understanding of protein-protein interactions and developments in drug discovery and therapeutics Targeting Protein–Protein Interactions for Drug Discovery provides a systematic and comprehensive overview of protein-protein interactions (PPIs), reviewing foundational concepts, advanced methodologies, and emerging therapeutic strategies, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of PPI research. This book discusses computational methods for predicting PPI structures, with a special emphasis on protein docking and deep learning-based approaches, diverse chemical scaffolds for PPI modulation, including foldamers as inhibitors of aberrant PPIs and sulfonyl-γ-AApeptides as novel modulators, and the development and application of stapled peptides as modulators of intracellular PPIs, offering enhanced stability, binding affinity, and cellular permeability. Readers will also find information on cyclic peptides, focusing on their unique conformational stabilization and therapeutic potential across a range of diseases, small molecule inhibitors targeting BCL-family proteins, revealing their potential in cancer therapy, molecular glues as activators for PPIs, categorized into degraders, stabilizers, and inhibitors based on their biological effects, and the targeting of the APC–Asef interaction for drug discovery in colorectal cancer therapy, offering a case study of specificity and clinical relevance. Targeting Protein–Protein Interactions for Drug Discovery explores sample topics including: Challenges and strategies of drug discovery targeting PPIs, including high-throughput screening and structure-based drug design Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) technology, a powerful tool for real-time analysis of molecular interactions in live cells Utility of mass spectrometry (MS) for large-scale mapping of PPI networks with high sensitivity and resolution Proximity ligation assays (PLA) for detecting PPIs in situ, emphasizing spatial precision and adaptability for multiplexed detection Application of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) for characterizing PPI specificity, affinity, and kinetics Exploring both classical and novel approaches to PPI characterization and modulation, Targeting Protein–Protein Interactions for Drug Discovery offers a comprehensive reference for researchers aiming to unlock the therapeutic potential of PPIs along with educators and students engaged in the study of cellular mechanisms, drug discovery, and biotechnology.
Abnormal Occurrences: Short Stories
by Thomas BergerA dozen remarkable short stories from the author of Little Big Man, offering an absurdist journey through the mind of one of America&’s great storytellersThomas Berger&’s first short story collection in almost thirty years showcases the author&’s acclaimed wit, intellect, and emotional sureness. His pages teem with larger-than-life characters: Dr. Poon, a Hollywood snake handler in way over his head during a film shoot in Southeast Asia; Charlie, an apartment superintendent who finds a peculiarly powerful plastic pistol; and Vernon, the confused owner of a talking puppy. No matter where Berger takes his readers, his world is full of oddities. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Thomas Berger including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Nowhere: A Novel
by Thomas BergerDetective Russel Wren takes a case in what just might be the oddest country on earth A phone call warning of a bomb threat is all Detective Russel Wren needs to get out the door. He makes it to the next block before an enormous explosion destroys his entire building. Without his Manhattan office, Wren finds himself forced to accept a strange mission to the tiny central European nation of Saint Sebastian. Saint Sebastian is unlike any country Wren has ever seen, and as his stay there continues, its oddities merely multiply: blond-haired citizens are consigned to the underclass; rudeness is a capital crime; and the Ministry of Clams is the go-to for any problem that can&’t be solved by the Ministries of Hoaxes, Disaffection, Irony, or Allergies. No matter where Wren finds himself, he stumbles upon something puzzling, hilarious, and extraordinary—all leading up to a stunning turn of events. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Thomas Berger including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s personal collection.
Perseverance Principles: How to Unlock Confidence, Consistency, and Wealth Under Pressure
by J. J. MazzoBuilt under pressure. Rooted in faith. Forged by fire. In Perseverance Principles, JJ Mazzo reveals a childhood marked by trauma, chaos, and instability… and the hard-won strategies that turned him into a disciplined, faith-driven leader. His gritty story is about a man who persevered to build confidence, consistency, and wealth when the odds were against him. This is an intensely personal and revealing game plan for self-leadership, teaching you how to overcome adversity to produce significant changes in your life. JJ shares difficult truths and the mindset, processes, and a personal code that helped him find peace and success. You'll discover how to: Build a foundation that doesn't crack under pressure Trade ego for execution and show up with real confidence Navigate adversity with clarity, consistency, and composure Stop chasing results and start producing them Apply discipline that outlasts your emotions Make peace with your past while building for the future Whether you're leading a company, a team, or just trying to lead yourself, Perseverance Principles gives you essential strategies to rise with strength, lead with integrity, and persevere when it matters most.
The National Interest: Politics After Globalization
by Philip CunliffeGlobalization is over. With US president Donald Trump pursuing an ‘America First’ agenda in trade and foreign policy, everyone now recognises the urgency of defending their own country’s national interest. But what is the national interest and why did it disappear from the political agenda? Will Trump restore American national interests, or will he betray them? How might we know the difference? The National Interest answers these questions. It explains how and why globalist political leaders and bureaucrats abandoned the national interest over the past thirty years. Even today, many of our elites still sneer at the concept as an anachronism in an age of global environmental collapse and ‘polycrisis’. But without it, there can be no political representation, and without representation there can be no democratic accountability. The national interest can be revived as part of a strategy of nation-building and national rebirth. This book makes the case for such a revival, heralding a new era of democratic renewal and international cooperation.
Computation, Optimization, and Machine Learning in Seismology (AGU Advanced Textbooks)
by Subhashis MallickA textbook applying fundamental seismology theories to the latest computational tools The goal of computational seismology is to digitally simulate seismic waves, create subsurface models, and match these models with observations to identify subsurface rock properties. With recent advances in computing technology, including machine learning, it is now possible to automate matching procedures and use waveform inversion or optimization to create large-scale models. Computation, Optimization, and Machine Learning in Seismology provides students with a detailed understanding of seismic wave theory, optimization theory, and how to use machine learning to interpret seismic data. Volume highlights include: Mathematical foundations and key equations for computational seismology Essential theories, including wave propagation and elastic wave theory Processing, mapping, and interpretation of prestack data Model-based optimization and artificial intelligence methods Applications for earthquakes, exploration seismology, depth imaging, and multi-objective geophysics problems Exercises applying the main concepts of each chapter
White
by Sylvain TessonWhen Sylvain Tesson left the colourful yellow houses of the French Riviera for a ski trek across the Alps with his friend, a high-altitude mountain guide, he didn’t know what exactly awaited him. The trek would turn into an extraordinary adventure. Over the course of four years they ascended high into the Alps in winter, following the curve of the mountains from the Mediterranean to the Adriatic, immersing themselves in a strange white world made entirely of snow. In the bitter cold and overlooked by an empty sky, only the effort of moving forward, one difficult stride at a time, separated the days from one another. And as they trudged onwards, the never-ending white of the high Alps cancelled out all feelings – hope, fear, memory and regret. What did he stand to gain by inflicting this ordeal on himself? This was no ordinary mountain trek: it was a search for communion with the magic substance of the White.Over the course of four years they ascended high into the Alps in winter, following the curve of the mountains from the Mediterranean to the Adriatic, immersing themselves in a strange white world made entirely of snow. In the bitter cold and overlooked by an empty sky, only the effort of moving forward, one difficult stride at a time, separated the days from one another. And as they trudged onwards, the never-ending white of the high Alps cancelled out all feelings – hope, fear, memory and regret. What did he stand to gain by inflicting this ordeal on himself? This was no ordinary mountain trek: it was a search for communion with the magic substance of the White.
Amazing Moms! Motherhood Curriculum, Workbook
by Dan Griffin Harrison Crawford Sophia MurphyThe first gender-responsive, trauma-informed curriculum designed specifically for mothers Amazing Moms! Motherhood Curriculum consists of 16 two-hour, co-facilitated sessions that include activities, exercises, and experiential opportunities. The goal of the workshop is to help participants create a vision of the mothers they want to be and to provide them with the awareness, tools, and confidence to achieve that vision. By encouraging participants to connect with the content on a personal level, the curriculum helps mothers enhance their relationships with their children and other family members. The Amazing Moms! program—including a Facilitator's Guide and Participant Workbook—goes beyond other parenting curricula, addressing the complex intersection of female socialization, childhood and adolescent trauma, and relational struggles that can come between mothers and their children. It covers a broad range of topics, including anger and shame, sex and sexuality, discipline, codependency, and self-care. The curriculum will challenge participants and facilitators alike to approach the material with vulnerability to achieve lasting growth. Follow detailed plans for facilitating 16 two-hour sessions on issues related to parenting, designed specifically for mothers Help participants develop self-awareness and understand how their past trauma influences their emotions and behaviors Encourage strong mother–child relationships with skill-building exercises and activities Use techniques to foster safety, trust, openness, and honesty in group settings This curriculum is for all moms, with children of all ages—especially those who have found themselves in child protective services or some other aspect of the child welfare system.
Triple Compounding For Dummies
by Kiana DanialUnlock financial growth with this jargon-free guide to the art of compounding interest Triple Compounding For Dummies helps beginning and seasoned investors and business owners alike take advantage of compounding interest, compounding continuity, compounding dividends, as well as other methods of compounding that can be used to create a wealth ecosystem. This book breaks down complex financial concepts, showing you how to maximize returns through the power of triple compounding, a strategy that can exponentially increase wealth over time. Triple compounding leverages the exponential growth of your investments, savings, and interest to create a snowball effect of wealth accumulation. With practical steps to follow, real-life examples, and expert advice, you can achieve financial freedom and secure a prosperous future. Learn the fundamentals of triple compounding and how it differs from traditional compounding Discover strategies to maximize your returns through disciplined investing and smart financial decisions Read real-life case studies showcasing the transformative impact of triple compounding on long-term wealth Get practical advice on how to start applying triple compounding principles today, regardless of your current financial situation Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, you'll find valuable tips and clear explanations of how triple compounding can significantly enhance your financial outcomes.
Building Design and Construction: An Architect's Perspective
by Sam AndrasOffers experience-driven guidance on navigating the full building design and construction process Building Design and Construction: An Architect’s Perspective provides the foundational knowledge necessary to lead complex projects with confidence. Drawing on over 40 years of combined experience in both construction and architectural practice, author Sam Andras delivers a comprehensive understanding of how building projects succeed—beginning with a clear grasp of the roles, responsibilities, and collaboration required among all stakeholders. This highly practical resource fills a crucial gap between academic instruction and real-world application—connecting professional principles to actual project experiences through detailed case studies and lessons learned. Rather than simply explaining processes, the author provides a roadmap for decision-making at every stage—from concept to completion. Readers will gain insight into key delivery methodologies, contract structures, and design phases while learning how to evaluate and select the best approaches for each unique project. Throughout the book, practical examples underscore how missteps were corrected, or could have been avoided, through cooperation, collaboration, and shared goals, helping students and professionals alike avoid common pitfalls. With a clear, step-by-step structure and emphasis on collaborative success, Building Design and Construction: An Architect’s Perspective: Features a dedicated “Roadmap to Success” chapter that integrates key lessons from preceding chapters while setting the foundation for the integration and understanding of post-chaptersExplains industry-standard terminology, tools, and documentation to build a shared understanding among project stakeholdersIncludes clearly defined processes for selecting project teams, delivery methods, and contractual frameworksProvides strategic approaches to troubleshooting project challenges, including key aspects of project planning that directly impact long-term project outcomes Addressing both design intent and construction execution to demonstrate how integrated thinking drives project success, Building Design and Construction: An Architect’s Perspective is ideal for architecture, engineering, and construction management students. It is also a valuable reference guide for owners and project managers seeking a working understanding of what drives successful project delivery.
Coding For Dummies, All New Edition
by Paul McFedriesYour first step toward thinking like a coder Coding For Dummies is one of the most popular get-started guides for new coders. This all- new edition demystifies essential coding concepts before diving into building simple apps in Python and JavaScript. For anyone brand-new to writing code, this book is an ideal first step, because you'll get an overview of how coding works, the essential tools of coding, and how to apply coding in different ways. Plus, you'll get insight into how new tools like AI can quickly boost your coding know-how. Enter the world of code with this easy-to-follow Dummies guide! Learn the basics of coding, including key concepts you'll need in every coding language Get a rundown of the most popular language, and start coding in JavaScript and Python Follow step-by-step instructions to build your first apps Discover how AI can help you become a better, faster coder Looking for a foundation in the basics of coding, plus simple tasks to help you get started? Coding For Dummies is the book for you.
The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses
by Mita MallickMust read exposé of the 13 types of bad bosses to help you become a better leader In The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses, Mita Mallick shares how bad bosses aren't born. Bad bosses are made. They are a product of their circumstances. She shares hilarious and heartbreaking stories of the 13 bad bosses she once endured and survived, even including when she was a bad boss in her career. She challenges us both current and aspiring leaders to avoid the pitfalls of bad boss behavior. With powerful storytelling and practical advice, she covers bad behaviors like: Never having time for our teams (except at midnight) Micromanaging and re-doing all of the team’s work Being completely disengaged, and disinterested in leading Ruling with fear in hopes of driving business results Loving the spotlight and taking credit for all of the work and much, much more The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses is a must read guide on how not to become that bad boss for anyone on their journey to be a better leader. Mita reminds us that a good leader can be the difference maker: ensuring we are recognized and valued for our contributions in our organizations. So remember that the devil emails at midnight. Let's make sure that devil doesn't become you.
SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life, 20th Anniversary Edition
by Paul McGee‘SUMO is a brilliant book, packed with simple, inspirational and innovative ideas that can be applied to any aspect of your life. Paul’s knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to clearly explain these methods is unsurpassed. I heartily recommend this excellent read.’ Professor Damian Hughes, Author and Co-Host of The High Performance Podcast ‘Paul offers a fresh, practical and down to earth approach to change and getting the best from life. An uplifting read for anyone looking to find their spark.’ Owen O'Kane, Psychotherapist & Sunday Times Best Selling Author Want some straight-talking advice on how to really improve your life? In the 20th Anniversary Edition of SUMO (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life, bestselling author and personal development heavyweight Paul McGee delivers inspiring insights by revealing how hundreds of thousands of people around the world are fulfilling their potential, seizing opportunities, succeeding at home and at work, and increasing their resilience by adopting the SUMO approach to life. McGee combines hard-won personal insights, ancient wisdom, modern science, hilarious anecdotes, practical tips, and hands-on frameworks to offer a life-changing read. New to this edition is an exploration of how real people have profoundly improved their lives with the book's timeless principles and strategies, providing a testament to the enduring power of the SUMO principles. You'll find: Exciting and inspirational advice for taking control of your own life Ways to change your thinking, mindset, and approach to life's inevitable obstacles Ideas to improve your understanding and awareness of the way that other people see the world Perfect for people wanting a straight-talking approach to success, as well as those who are already fans of the SUMO way of thinking, this new 20th Anniversary Edition is a must-have resource for everyone who's ready to ditch the “whatever will be, will be” fatalism in favor of a practical guide to being the best you can be and achieving what you've always dreamed about.
Generative Knowledge: Think, Learn, Create with AI
by Paolo GranataProvides a bold conceptual framework for reimagining knowledge creation in the age of artificial intelligence What does it mean to know in a knowledge economy shaped by artificial intelligence? Generative Knowledge: Think, Learn, Create with AI explores how AI is redefining how we know and especially how knowledge itself is created, shared, and applied. Paolo Granata presents a compelling conceptual framework of Generative Knowledge—a dynamic and socially embedded form of knowing that expands through iterative, collaborative, and tool-mediated processes—showing how human-AI collaboration unlocks creative potential previously unimaginable. Drawing from a rich intellectual tradition that spans media theory, epistemology, and cognitive science, Generative Knowledge invites readers to rethink what it means to know, not in spite of AI, but in partnership with it. The book is structured around six foundational principles—iteration, instrumentality, sociality, inquiry, learnability, and creativity—developing new forms of critical thinking for the AI age. These principles and the closing portrait of today's “generative thinkers” mirror Granata's conceptual argument and serve as a model for epistemic engagement, with AI as a cognitive partner to generate new knowledge. Repositioning AI from a mere tool of automation or productivity enhancer to a co-creative partner in intellectual inquiry, Generative Knowledge: Emphasizes the generative mindset—flexible, collaborative, and forward-thinking—for thriving in an AI-enhanced knowledge economy Reframes AI as an epistemic technology that mediates and reshapes the human pursuit of understanding Provides a transdisciplinary synthesis of media ecology, pragmatist philosophy, cognitive science, and constructionist epistemology for cultivating AI Literacy Introduces a new lexicon and a conceptual framework to help readers navigate emerging epistemic and technological paradigms Generative Knowledge: Think, Learn, Create with AI is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in courses such as AI Literacy, Media Theory, Epistemology, Philosophy of Technology, Educational Technology, and Knowledge Management. It is also a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and professionals working in the knowledge economy and knowledge-driven fields within arts, humanities, and interdisciplinary programs.
Slow-Wave Substrate-Integrated Waveguide: Designing of Devices and Antennas
by Jing-Ya Deng Jia-Yuan Yin Fengxia Li Yulong Liu Li-Xin Guo Xiao-Hua MaComprehensive text on the fundamentals of systematic design methods and analysis for slow-wave substrate integrated waveguide Enriched with practical examples and illustrations, Slow-Wave Substrate-Integrated Waveguides introduces the application of slow-wave substrate-integrated waveguides in miniaturized and integrated antennas. The book details the advantages of microstrip lines and metal waveguides, with low cost, low loss, and easy-to-integrate with planar circuits, delves into slow wave structure in the design of antennas and devices, allowing for additional distributed capacitors and inductors, and discusses how to overcome the technical challenges associated with miniaturizing slow wave microwave devices and antennas. Topics explored in this book include: The potential for larger multi-beam antennas to improve communication system capacityDevices such as couplers, miniaturized phase shifters, and waveguide cross-junctionsAntennas such as bidirectionally-fed slow-wave substrate-integrated waveguide monopulse slot array antennas and miniaturized H-plane horn antennas with −30 dB sidelobesTransmission lines, beamforming networks, and future perspectives in the field Slow-Wave Substrate-Integrated Waveguides is an essential reference for students and professionals in the fields of physics, optics, electromagnetics, communications seeking to improve the spectrum efficiency, energy efficiency, and cost efficiency of wireless communication systems.
Life After Kids: Rediscover Yourself and Thrive Beyond Motherhood
by Brooke Stillwell Lynne MouwThe mom's guide to finding happiness, hope, fulfillment, and self-love as an empty nester For moms everywhere, Life After Kids: Rediscover Yourself and Thrive Beyond Motherhood is an essential guide to becoming an empty nester. When your child leaves home for new opportunities, it's hard to adjust to their absence. This book provides a roadmap to navigating this transitional life stage, filled with wisdom on finding new opportunities, focusing on developing your emotional and mental health, managing feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty, and preparing to welcome a new phase of parenting as kids grow older and more independent. Written by Brooke Stillwell and Lynne Mouw, two health and wellness experts with decades of experience helping women maximize their potential and find fulfillment, this book helps readers understand concepts like: Why continuing to pour even more of your heart and soul into your grown kids' lives is often a step backwards Why women thrive as empty nesters through building emotional resilience: letting go of things you cannot control, and instead focusing on things you can control Why finding more purpose, rather than accumulating material possessions or indulging in leisurely activities and pastimes, is the only real way forward For all mothers looking to embrace life now that the kids are grown, Life After Kids: Rediscover Yourself and Thrive Beyond Motherhood is the perfect practical, supportive guide to finding hope and fulfillment in a new parenting era.
Thermodynamics for Drug Product Design: A Guide for Pharmaceutical Scientists
by William Craig StagnerComprehensive reference reviewing how thermodynamic principles underpin the design of drug products and their applications Written in an easy-to-read and understand style, Thermodynamics for Drug Product Design offers an abundance of real-life drug product design examples, applications, personal anecdotes, and solved problems that contextualize thermodynamic principles for the drug product design scientist. Advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students will learn to apply thermodynamic principles to create robust drug products and to predict, prevent, analyze, and evaluate the root cause of product failures. Professionals engaged in drug product design will find this book to be a rich and easy to use reference guide. The first two chapters address some key basics of data reporting and analysis, math, and thermodynamic properties using simple and accessible language. These chapters also help readers understand fundamental underlying definitions and physical relationships required to use thermodynamic laws in the design of drug products. In later chapters, the book focuses on six industrial pharmacy relevant thermodynamic topics: the laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs free energy, equilibrium, drug solubility equilibrium, surface thermodynamics, and adsorption phenomena. Thermodynamics for Drug Product Design features chapters including: Data Reporting and AnalysisUnderlying Thermodynamic Physical Property Relationships and DefinitionsThe Laws of ThermodynamicsGibbs Free EnergyEquilibriumDrug Solubility EquilibriumSurface ThermodynamicsAdsorption Phenomena What others say: “…comprehensive, rigorous, and logically organized …the explanations flow effortlessly from the page…” —BRUNO HANCOCK, PhD, FAAPS, Editor, JPharmSci “…has a unique style of communicating complex scientific issues…” —KEN MORRIS, PhD, FAAPS, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director Lachman Institute “…unusual wide range of subjects…unusual for detail…” —DALE ERIC WURSTER, PhD, FAAPS, Professor Emeritus, 2019 AAPS President
The LinkedIn Edge: New Sales Strategies for Unleashing the Power of LinkedIn + AI to Cold Call Less and Sell More
by Jeb Blount Brynne TillmanCombine LinkedIn and AI to multiply your selling potential Most sales professionals and entrepreneurs are desperate to find new techniques to help them break through the overwhelming noise and get the attention of high-value decision makers. They want to make fewer cold calls, face less resistance, and have more meaningful conversations. This is why Jeb Blount (the world's most Fanatical Prospector) and Brynne Tillman (the LinkedIn Whisperer) joined forces to create The LinkedIn Edge—the definitive playbook for combining LinkedIn, AI, and proven outbound prospecting strategies to build bigger, better, and more qualified pipelines. In this highly practical guide, you will learn the tactics, techniques, frameworks, and secret shortcuts that transform LinkedIn into a list-building, prospecting, referral-getting, lead-generation machine that will help you sell more, win more, and earn more. You'll learn how to: Leverage LinkedIn + AI to build better, more effective prospecting lists Integrate LinkedIn into your outbound prospecting sequences to increase engagement Find decision-makers on LinkedIn using smart targeting strategies Use AI tools to streamline research and get crucial contact information Write prospecting messages that convert with proven frameworks + AI Multi-thread and penetrate buying committees to bend win probability in your favor through deeper relationships Jump over gatekeepers and get direct introductions to c-level decision makers Leverage your network to warm up cold calls and generate referrals Get prospects to accept your LinkedIn connection requests Turn LinkedIn into a powerful lead-gen engine that brings hot buyers to you Deploy the 5s familiarity framework to build name recognition, authority, trust Get more prospecting done, in less time, with better results The LinkedIn Edge is not the typical “social selling” book focused on vanity metrics or going viral. There is no fluff or shallow “moon launch” techniques that never really work. This is a step-by-step playbook, written by practitioners. It is about what works in the real world, in the grind of the sales trenches—blending fast prospecting outreach with systematic relationship building sequences to engage prospects with confidence, consistency, and relevance. With each chapter and every lesson, you'll learn how LinkedIn mastery combined with an AI edge can give you almost superhuman prospecting powers that will explode your pipeline and your income.
The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action
by Melissa GonzalezStories, experiences, and lessons from dynamic leaders to help you take the next step forward Standing at the nexus of health & wellness and leadership, The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action takes a dive deep into exclusive shared stories, experiences, and learnings of successful women, helping readers navigate their own leadership journey whether it be at work, at home, or within themselves personally. Inspired by author Melissa Gonzalez’s wake-up call of a life-threatening medical emergency that required emergency surgery in the middle of the night, this book opens a dialogue to demystify aspects of our health, both physically and mentally, from invisible illnesses like chronic fatigue to outdated beliefs one needs to shed in order to evolve into our best selves. Some of the powerful ideas explored in this book include: The power of intuition and trusting your gut, the beauty in our body fighting for us, and reprioritizing our own hierarchy of needs Finding grace and normalizing a slower approach, addressing PTSD from events in the past, and completing the cycle of restoration Assessing your own love, fear, and doubts about yourself, creating “power phrases”, and becoming your own Vibe Director With helpful worksheets included to start making magic happen as soon as today, The Purpose Pivot is an essential read for anyone seeking empowerment on their journeys to actualization.
The End of the Gay Rights Revolution: How Hubris and Overreach Threaten Gay Freedom
by Ronan McCreaThe gay rights movement in the West has succeeded beyond its wildest dreams – but this success seems suddenly fragile. Ronan McCrea’s important book argues that this is no blip. Forces favourable to gay rights – such as the wider cultural shift towards greater sexual freedom – are weakening, while political developments, cultural changes and migration patterns mean that sources of opposition, both old and new, are gaining strength. The gay rights movement is ill-equipped to meet this challenge. Convinced that history is on its side, the movement has expanded its aims and made new enemies while refusing to consider whether elements of the sexual freedoms it fought for have had unforeseen downsides, including for gay people themselves. For the gay rights revolution to endure, a fundamental reconsideration of its goals, its history and its limits is required. Anyone wanting to understand the challenges faced by gay rights and the wider liberal project needs to read this timely warning.