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Words for Life: To Boost Every Day of the Year
by Susie DentWhatever you need, Susie Dent has a word for it. Do you know the name for someone who loves reading in bed, or what a binfluencer does? How about the medieval invention of Lubberland as a place for lazy teenagers, or the story of Mayday as a request for help? Lexicographer extraordinaire and Queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent does and here are her greatest discoveries.From wabbit to dust bunnies, and from the strange history of arse to the best ways to describe moonlight, Words for Life offers a full year's supply of verbal vitamins guaranteed to brighten and boost every day. Here you will learn of the Mother-in-Law's Dream as well as the Yuleshard, and discover expressions that can fix (or at least nail) the problems of modern life, whether dealing with unrequited love or unsatisfactory politicians, eating a whole packet of biscuits or forgetting someone's name.From starting January 1 with your best foot forward (qualtagh) to leaping happily into the unknown (with a drink in your hand) on 31 December, here is the perfect guide to ensure your best year yet - and 365 words you'll want to keep for life.
A Curse for the Homesick: The hugely romantic high-concept contemporary love story, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid
by Laura Brooke Robson'If you were eighty, and you'd spent your whole life not letting yourself love him, and he was eighty, and he'd never been turned to stone - how much would you regret it?'The island of Stenland is cursed: women, chosen at random, awaken with three black slashes on their forehead. The first person they meet eyes with turns to stone. This is how Tess Eriksson's mother killed Soren Fell's parents. It was an accident, but that has never made it any easier to forgive. Since then, all Tess has wanted is to leave Stenland. All Soren has wanted is to stay. The only thing they want more . . . is each other. But how can you love one person more than everything else combined? And how do you take the risk on love, if it could mean destroying the person you hold most dear?
The Traitors Circle: The Rebels Against the Nazis and the Spy Who Betrayed Them
by Jonathan FreedlandFROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ESCAPE ARTIST'Magnificent . . . Important and impressive' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Astonishing . . . Freedland is a master'MICK HERRON'Remarkable . . . This is how the best history books will be written in the future'ANDREW ROBERTS'Excellent . . . Perfect reading for this moment'ANNE APPLEBAUM'Utterly gripping, brilliantly researched and written'ANTHONY HOROWITZ'Compelling'MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMES'Thrilling, humane, and deeply moving . . . Not to be missed'DAVID McCLOSKEY'Totally gripping and timely'JONATHAN DIMBLEBYWhen the whole world is lying, someone must tell the truth.Berlin, 1943. A group of high-society anti-Nazi dissenters meet for a tea party one late summer afternoon. They do not know that, sitting around the table, is someone poised to betray them all to the Gestapo - revealing their secret to the Nazis' most ruthless detective.They form a circle of unlikely rebels, drawn from the German elite: two countesses, a diplomat, an intelligence officer, an ambassador's widow and a pioneering headmistress. Meeting in the shadows, rescuing Jews or plotting for a future Germany freed from the Führer's rule, what unites them is a shared loathing of the Nazis, a refusal to bow to Hitler and the courage to perform perilous acts of resistance. Or so they believe.How did a group of brave, principled rebels, who had successfully defied Adolf Hitler for more than a decade, come to fall into such a lethal trap? And who betrayed them?Undone from within and pursued to near-destruction by one of the Reich's cruellest men, they showed a heroism that raises a question with new urgency for our time: what kind of person does it take to risk everything and stand up to tyranny?
We the People: A History of the US Constitution
by Jill LeporeOn the 250th anniversary of America's founding - a landmark history of the US Constitution for a troubling new era. The US Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world - and one of the most difficult to amend. Although nearly twelve thousand amendments have been proposed since 1789, only twenty-seven have ever been ratified. Tellingly, the Constitution has not been meaningfully amended since 1971. Without amendment, the risk of political violence rises. So does the risk of constitutional change by presidential power. Leading Harvard historian Jill Lepore captures the stories of generations of ordinary people who have attempted everything from abolishing the Electoral College to guaranteeing environmental rights, hoping to mend their nation. Recounting the history of America through centuries of efforts to realize the promise of the Constitution, we witness how nearly all those bids have failed.We the People is the sweeping account of a struggle, arguing that the Constitution was never intended to be preserved, but was expected to be gradually altered. At a time when the risk of political violence is all too real, it hints at the prospects for a better, amended America.
The Bell Beaker Phenomenon in Europe: A Harmony of Difference (Elements in the Archaeology of Europe)
by Marc Vander LindenCovering vast swathes of Europe, the Bell Beaker Phenomenon has enjoyed a privileged status in the history of archaeology and is often referred to as a key period in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age partly due to the emergence of social élites. After a brief presentation of the historiography of the Bell Beaker phenomenon, this Element offers a synthetic account of the available evidence structured on a regional basis. Following the renewed interest in human mobility generated by stable isotopes and ancient DNA studies, the central thesis developed here is that the Bell Beaker Phenomenon can adequately be described as a metapopulation, a concept borrowed from population ecology. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Algorithmic Rule By Law: How Algorithmic Regulation in the Public Sector Erodes the Rule of Law
by Nathalie A. SmuhaWith the promise of greater efficiency and effectiveness, public authorities have increasingly turned to algorithmic systems to regulate and govern society. In Algorithmic Rule By Law, Nathalie Smuha examines this reliance on algorithmic regulation and shows how it can erode the rule of law. Drawing on extensive research and examples, Smuha argues that outsourcing important administrative decisions to algorithmic systems undermines core principles of democracy. Smuha further demonstrates that this risk is far from hypothetical or one that can be relegated to authoritarian regimes, as many of her examples are drawn from public authorities in liberal democracies that are already making use of algorithmic regulation. Focusing on the European Union, Smuha argues that the EU's digital agenda is misaligned with its aim to protect the rule of law. Novel and timely, this book should be read by anyone interested in the intersection of law, technology, and government.
Peopling for Profit in Imperial Brazil: Directed Migrations and the Business of Nineteenth-Century Colonization (Cambridge Latin American Studies)
by José Juan Pérez MeléndezPeopling for Profit provides a comprehensive history of migration to nineteenth-century imperial Brazil. Rather than focus on Brazilian slavery or the mass immigration of the end of the century, José Juan Pérez Meléndez examines the orchestrated efforts of migrant recruitment, transport to, and settlement in post-independence Brazil. The book explores Brazil's connections to global colonization drives and migratory movements, unveiling how the Brazilian Empire's engagement with privately run colonization models from overseas crucially informed the domestic sphere. It further reveals that the rise of a for-profit colonization model indelibly shaped Brazilian peopling processes and governance by creating a feedback loop between migration management and government formation. Pérez Meléndez sheds new light on how directed migrations and the business of colonization shaped Brazilian demography as well as enduring social, racial, and class inequalities. This title is part of the Flip it Open programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.
The Happiness Revolution in Europe (Elements in Economics of European Integration)
by Richard Ainley Easterlin Kelsey James O'ConnorThere is now a Happiness Revolution to go along with the earlier Industrial and Demographic Revolutions. The Happiness Revolution is captured using people's happiness scores, as reported in public surveys, whereas the earlier revolutions are reflected by economic production (such as GDP) and life expectancy. Increases in happiness are chiefly due to social-science welfare policies that alleviate people's foremost concerns – those centering on family life, health, and jobs. This Element traces the course of the Happiness Revolution throughout Europe since the 1980s when comprehensive and comparable data on people's happiness first become available. Which countries lead and which lag? How is happiness distributed – are the rich happier than the poor, men than women, old than young, native than foreign born, city than countryfolk? How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted happiness? These are among the questions addressed in this Element. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life
by Max LucadoNOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!When was the last time you awakened to a swirl of anxious, out-of-control thoughts?Perhaps you were overwhelmed with the weight of worry, the fear of failing, or the grip of guilt. The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. In Tame Your Thoughts, Max Lucado provides three biblical and practical tools to renew your mind and transform your life.Our thoughts have consequences. Most people would agree that positive thoughts generate positive actions. Negative thoughts activate negative behavior. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Not only does neuroscience back this concept, but the idea is also embedded throughout Scripture. "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Rom.12:2 esv). Tame your thoughts and transform your life!Stuck in your head? Hounded by regrets? Weighed down by worry? Change is possible! The thoughts that have characterized your past need not characterize the rest of your life. You will learn to:Take thoughts captiveTest each message against the truth of ScriptureInterrupt poisonous thought threadsThink and act like Jesus If God can resurrect the dead, can he not resurrect hope? Defy depression? Clarify confusion? Silence shame? Destroy doubt? Banish bitterness?Take God at his word. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. 1:7 nkjv, emphasis added). With God as their helper, you will discover a new way of thinking and a better way of living. A new person will begin to emerge.We can tame each thought, friends.
Tamil class 8 - Tamil Nadu Board 2025: தமிழ் எட்டாம் வகுப்பு 2025
by State Council of Educational Research and Training Tamil Naduதமிழ்நாடு அரசின் 8ஆம் வகுப்புப் பாடநூல், மொழி, இயற்கை, கல்வி, கலை, பண்பாடு, தொழில், சமூகம், அறம் மற்றும் மனிதம் ஆகிய எட்டு வெவ்வேறு இயல்களை உள்ளடக்கியது. ஒவ்வொரு இயலிலும் கவிதை, உரைநடை, இலக்கணம், துணைப்பாடம் எனப் பல பிரிவுகள் உள்ளன. தமிழ் இலக்கியம், தமிழர் பண்பாடு, மருத்துவம், தொழில், வணிகம் போன்ற பல துறைகள் பற்றிய தகவல்கள் இடம்பெற்றுள்ளன. மேலும், திருக்குறள், மயங்கொலிகள், வேற்றுமை, புணர்ச்சி போன்ற இலக்கணப் பகுதிகள் மாணவர்களுக்கு விரிவாகக் கற்பிக்கப்படுகின்றன. இதன்மூலம் மாணவர்கள் தமிழ் மொழி மற்றும் பண்பாட்டை முழுமையாகப் புரிந்துகொள்ள முடியும்.
Advance Excel Student Workbook
by NIIT Yuva Jyoti Ltd.The Advanced Word Student Workbook is a comprehensive guide designed to help learners develop proficiency in advanced features of Microsoft Word. The workbook covers a range of topics, including formatting techniques, referencing, macros, data management, and document customization. With practical examples and step-by-step exercises, the book emphasizes hands-on learning to build strong technical skills. Developed by NIIT Foundation, it supports skill-building for students and professionals seeking to enhance their digital literacy. The workbook is part of NIIT’s initiative to make high-quality learning accessible and is distributed in accessible formats for learners with print disabilities.
The Wealth of a Nation: Institutional Foundations of English Capitalism (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World #122)
by Geoffrey M. HodgsonHow the development of legal and financial institutions transformed Britain into the world&’s first capitalist countryModern capitalism emerged in England in the eighteenth century and ushered in the Industrial Revolution, though scholars have long debated why. Some attribute the causes to technological change while others point to the Protestant ethic, liberal ideas, and cultural change. The Wealth of a Nation reveals the crucial developments in legal and financial institutions in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that help to explain this dramatic transformation.Offering new perspectives on the early history of capitalism, Geoffrey Hodgson describes how, for the emerging British economy, pressures from without were as important as evolution from within. He shows how intensive military conflicts overseas forced the state to undertake major financial, administrative, legal, and political reforms. The resulting institutional changes not only bolstered the British war machine—they fostered the Industrial Revolution. Hodgson traces how Britain&’s war capitalism led to an expansion of its empire and a staggering increase in the slave trade, and how the institutional innovations that radically transformed the British economy were copied and adapted by countries around the world.A landmark work of scholarship, The Wealth of a Nation sheds light on how external factors such as war gave rise to institutional arrangements that facilitated finance, banking, and investment, and offers a conceptual framework for further research into the origins and consolidation of capitalism in England.
Political Rumors: Why We Accept Misinformation and How to Fight It (Princeton Studies in Political Behavior #18)
by Adam J. BerinskyWhy debunked political rumors persist and how to combat themPolitical rumors and misinformation pollute the political landscape. This is not a recent phenomenon; before the currently rampant and unfounded rumors about a stolen election and vote-rigging, there were other rumors that continued to spread even after they were thoroughly debunked, including doubts about 9/11 (an “inside job”) and the furor over President Obama’s birthplace and birth certificate. If misinformation crowds out the truth, how can Americans communicate with one another about important issues? In this book, Adam Berinsky examines why political rumors exist and persist despite their unsubstantiated and refuted claims, who is most likely to believe them, and how to combat them.Drawing on original survey and experimental data, Berinsky shows that a tendency toward conspiratorial thinking and vehement partisan attachment fuel belief in rumors. Yet the reach of rumors is wide, and Berinsky argues that in fighting misinformation, it is as important to target the undecided and the uncertain as it is the true believers. We’re all vulnerable to misinformation, and public skepticism about the veracity of political facts is damaging to democracy. Moreover, in a world where most people simply don’t pay attention to politics, political leaders are often guilty of disseminating false information—and failing to correct it when it is proven wrong. Berinsky suggests that we should focus on the messenger as much as the message of rumors. Just as important as how misinformation is debunked is who does the debunking.
Who Really Wrote the Bible: The Story of the Scribes
by William M. SchniedewindA groundbreaking new account of the writing of the Hebrew BibleWho wrote the Bible? Its books have no bylines. Tradition long identified Moses as the author of the Pentateuch, with Ezra as editor. Ancient readers also suggested that David wrote the psalms and Solomon wrote Proverbs and Qohelet. Although the Hebrew Bible rarely speaks of its authors, people have been fascinated by the question of its authorship since ancient times. In Who Really Wrote the Bible, William Schniedewind offers a bold new answer: the Bible was not written by a single author, or by a series of single authors, but by communities of scribes. The Bible does not name its authors because authorship itself was an idea enshrined in a later era by the ancient Greeks. In the pre-Hellenistic world of ancient Near Eastern literature, books were produced, preserved, and passed on by scribal communities.Schniedewind draws on ancient inscriptions, archaeology, and anthropology, as well as a close reading of the biblical text itself, to trace the communal origin of biblical literature. Scribes were educated through apprenticeship rather than in schools. The prophet Isaiah, for example, has his &“disciples&”; Elisha has his &“apprentice.&” This mode of learning emphasized the need to pass along the traditions of a community of practice rather than to individuate and invent. Schniedewind shows that it is anachronistic to impose our ideas about individual authorship and authors on the writing of the Bible. Ancient Israelites didn&’t live in books, he writes, but along dusty highways and byways. Who Really Wrote the Bible describes how scribes and their apprentices actually worked in ancient Jerusalem and Judah.
The Pepys Conspiracy: A clever and witty adventure which will make you think about Pepys in an entirely new light…
by James LongIn 1679, Samuel Pepys is Secretary to the Admiralty, in charge of the navy, and at the right hand of King Charles. But also in 1679, England is awash with suspicion and fear. In this maelstrom of distrust, Pepys finds himself at the heart of a conspiracy, charged with treason and facing a crooked trial and potential execution. The only person who can save him is his brother, Balthazar, and Balthazar&’s twin children, Betty and Sam – precociously smart and deviously determined – and the three set off on a journey to prove Pepys&’ innocence. A clever and witty adventure which will make you think about Pepys in an entirely new light…
Lessons in Death: A thrilling new murder-mystery series (Murder Academy)
by Sophie McKenzieThe first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. It&’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . .Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished.Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her.Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there&’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it&’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . .Praise for Girl, Missing:'Page-turning' The Independent'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express'Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, MissingManchester Children's Book AwardsBolton Children's Book AwardSoilhill Book AwardWinner of the Sakura MedalRed House Children's Book AwardRichard and Judy Best Kids' BookLewisham Children's Book Award
The Rebel and the Rose (The City of Fantome)
by Catherine DoyleThe bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the &‘highly addictive&’ (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal… From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams. Ransom Hale can&’t get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom&’s conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever… Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: &‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.&’ – The Guardian &‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.&’ – The Daily Mail &‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.&’ – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless &‘Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.&’ – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter &‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it&’s Catherine Doyle, it&’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it&’s really, really hot?&’ – Louise O&’Neill author of The Surface Breaks &‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.&’ – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil &‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.&’ – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns &‘Deftly plotted.&’ – The Bookseller Buyer&’s Guide &‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle&’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.&’ – The Irish Examiner &‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.&’ – Children&’s Books Ireland, Recommended Reads
An Academic Affair: a rivals to lovers workplace romance heating up the classroom
by Jodi McAlister&‘Ticked all my romcom boxes. A super smart rivals to lovers, which was tender, sexy, snarky and full of big feelings&’ SARRA MANNING, author of London, With Love The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game in a new standalone romcom from New York Times acclaimed author and romance academic Jodi McAlister.From rivals in the classroom. . . to partners in real life? Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years – and they&’ve disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they&’re embroiled in a full-on rivalry.So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. But as Sadie fights to secure her future, she realises there might be a way for both of them to get their dream job. There's just one catch – they'll have to get married first.When things get personal, though, Sadie will have to keep her eye on the prize. A fake marriage isn't worth jeopardising her real career over, is it?Tropes:Enemies to loversMarriage of convenience One BedHe falls first Readers are OBSSESSED with An Academic Affair!'GIVE IT THE BOOKER PRIZE!!!!!!!!! THE MILES FRANKLIN!!!!!! THE STELLA!!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN LOVE AGAIN!! … This actually filled my lungs up with joy until I felt like they'd burst' (5 stars)&‘A fantastic read! I loved the enemies/academic rivals-to-lovers setup – Sadie and Jonah are EVERYTHING! This also had marriage of convenience and it was heartfelt, and their banter, THEIR BANTER! Yes please&’ (5 stars)'From the first sentence I was hooked. The sparkling and witty dialogue to the chemistry between Jonah and Sadie kept me up til '3am to finish because I couldn't put it down&’ (5 stars)'Wow, wow wow!! This is my absolute favourite romcom of the year! An Academic Affair is such cute, funny, heartstring-tugger of a book' (5 stars)&‘I absolutely adored An Academic Affair …Sadie and Jonah's chemistry was palpable … I couldn&’t get enough of them as a couple. I&’m already thinking about rereading it – it&’s the kind of story that sticks with you!&’ (5 stars)
All Wrapped Up: The brand-new uplifting and completely heart-warming seasonal romance from the Sunday Times bestseller.
by Heidi SwainIn Wynbridge, the scent of autumn is on the breeze and love is in the air… Clemmie Bennett has been renovating beautiful Rowan Cottage on the outskirts of the small town of Wynbridge, for eighteen months following a very public heartbreak back in her childhood hometown. The popular Instagram influencer, lost her husband, sold their home, and has been cosied up the Fens and living a very private life, but now she feels it&’s time for a change. A chance encounter with co-owner of The Cherry Tree Café, the bubbly Lizzie Dixon, pulls her into organizing Wynbridge&’s first-ever Autumn Festival, and her once quiet life is soon a distant memory. With the whole town rallying behind the event, she discovers a new sense of purpose. And when local vet Ash falls hard for Clemmie, she begins to wonder if she&’s ready to move even further on from her past and fall in love again… This autumn, cosy up with Heidi and this perfect seasonal romance.
The Seeker of Lost Paintings: An unforgettable story of love and betrayal across the decades from the author of The Porcelain Maker
by Sarah FreethyAn unforgettable story of love and betrayal across the decades from the author of The Porcelain Maker – perfect for fans of Christy Lefteri and Victoria Hislop.&‘This luminous and sensual novel paints a vivid picture of wartime Italy and contemporary London, shining with the light and shade, the love and loss of life and the timeless beauty of art&’ Kate Lord Brown, The Golden HourRome 1939 Arriving in Rome to work for the wealthy Montefalco family, Maddalena is homesick and alone. She finds solace – and love – in the beauty of the city, but as the war in Nazi-occupied Italy rages, she must make a devastating choice.London, 1997 After her mother Maddalena&’s death, Beatrice Fremont discovers a fragment of a painting and a letter that sends her on a hunt to Rome. Helping her is art dealer Jude Adler, who&’s convinced they are looking for a lost Caravaggio. For Jude, this could be the find of a lifetime; but for Beatrice their search uncovers a shocking secret and the answer to a mystery kept hidden for years. Praise for The Porcelain Maker: &‘A page-turning journey to uncover a past of heroism, betrayal, love, and loss&’ Heather Morris, bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'So compelling' Sunday Times'A gorgeous debut' Heat
Terminal List: now a MAJOR Amazon Prime TV series starring Chris Pratt!
by Jack Carr#1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR! A Navy SEAL has nothing left to live for and everything to kill for after he discovers that the American government is behind the deaths of his team in this ripped-from-the-headlines political thriller. Perfect for fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Stephen Hunter, and Nelson DeMille.&‘Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherf***er. Get ready!&’ Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List&‘So powerful, so pulse-pounding, so well-written—rarely do you read a debut novel this damn good&’ Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Lucerne&‘Told with a deft hand and a keen eye for detail, The Terminal List […]is explosive and riveting&’ Kevin Maurer, co-author of No East DayOn his last combat deployment, Lieutenant Commander James Reece&’s entire team was killed in a catastrophic ambush. But when those dearest to him are murdered on the day of his homecoming, Reece discovers that this was not an act of war by a foreign enemy but a conspiracy that runs to the highest levels of government.Now, with no family and free from the military&’s command structure, Reece applies the lessons that he&’s learned in over a decade of constant warfare toward avenging the deaths of his family and teammates. With breathless pacing and relentless suspense, Reece ruthlessly targets his enemies in the upper echelons of power without regard for the laws of combat or the rule of law.Readers can't get enough of The Terminal List . . . (5 star reviews*****)&‘LOVED it! LOVED it!&’&‘An action-packed thriller with true authenticity that only comes from a Navy SEAL.&’&‘The only problem I have with this book is that I did not read it earlier!!&’&‘Intense conspiracy revenge novel that reads like it is happening right now. Whew!&’&‘Prepared to be thrilled, enlightened, and proud of our men in uniform.&’
Intelligent Computing: Proceedings of the 2025 Computing Conference, Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1425)
by Kohei AraiThis book compiles a curated selection of insightful, rigorously researched, and state-of-the-art papers presented at the Computing Conference 2025, hosted in London, UK, on June 19–20, 2025. Drawing submissions from across the globe, the conference received 473 papers, each subjected to a stringent double-blind peer-review process. Of these, 169 papers were accepted for inclusion, reflecting exceptional scholarship and innovation across disciplines such as IoT, artificial intelligence, computing, data science, networking, data security, and privacy. Researchers, academics, and industry leaders converged to share pioneering ideas, transformative methodologies, and practical solutions to real-world challenges. By bridging academic theory and industrial application, the conference catalyzed opportunities for knowledge synthesis and interdisciplinary progress. The diverse contributions within this proceedings not only address contemporary technological issues but also anticipate future trends, offering frameworks for continued exploration. We trust this collection will serve as an indispensable reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscapes of computing and digital innovation. As we reflect on the conference&’s outcomes, we are confident that the insights and collaborations forged here will inspire sustained advancements in these critical fields. May the ideas within these pages spark further inquiry, drive technological evolution, and contribute meaningfully to solving the challenges of our interconnected world.
Sustainability in Business Management, Volume 2: A Machine-Generated Summary Covering Innovation, Impact, and Future Trends
by Marco TavantiBuilding on the strategic foundations established in Volume 1, this volume moves into applied sustainability practices and innovations across business functions, including Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, and Technology. It examines key developments such as AI-driven sustainability solutions, blockchain for ethical supply chains, green finance mechanisms, and impact investing. Additionally, the book highlights emerging business models that prioritize sustainability, such as eco-entrepreneurship, smart urban solutions, and digital transformation for sustainability. Structured into three key sections—Sustainability in Business Functions, Innovative and Specialized Practices, and Addressing Challenges and Future Trends—this volume explores how businesses can harness sustainability as a driver of economic opportunity and competitive advantage. Topics such as climate risk management, corporate accountability, resilient supply chains, and sustainability-linked financial instruments are analyzed through AI-synthesized research and expert insights. Combining both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications, this work generated with the help of AI will serve as a primer to understanding sustainability’s role in shaping global business strategies.
Sustainability in Business Management, Volume 1: A Machine-Generated Summary Covering Foundations and Strategies
by Marco TavantiSynthesizing the most recent and relevant studies in the field, this book provides an overview of emerging sustainability themes, enhancing management insights and value creation. It comprehensively delves into sustainability management topics with a distinct focus on areas like negotiation and conflict resolution, policy and public regulations, and the role of civil society organizations. By uniting various management areas like finance, marketing, and HR, it offers an integrative perspective on sustainability. Combining both theoretical underpinnings and practical applications, this work generated with the help of AI will serve as a primer to the evolving landscape of sustainability management research.
Marine and Brackish Bryozoans from the Southern Bight of the North Sea: Identification Guide for Belgium, the Netherlands and the North Sea Coast of Germany
by Hans De BlauweIn 2009, Hans published a Dutch identification guide for marine and brackish water Bryozoans (&“moss animals&”) of the Southern Bight of the North Sea, illustrated with drawings, scanning-electron and light microscope images. It is a reliable reference for professional bryozoologists and keen amateur naturalists studying northern European bryozoans. This virtually complete inventory of a group of animals that have been the object of very few studies so far, but that encompasses a surprisingly large variety of species. The sandy substrate that is predominant in this area is usually poor in moss animal species. The fact that such a large number of species are described in this work is the result of an in-depth study of recent observations (tidemark material, specimens collected on the hard substrate of breakwaters and port structures, shells and stones near sandbanks) and the review of historical collections. As many as 179 species were discussed in the Dutch book, the present English update treats 201 species, describing 9 species as new to science. The area bounded to the south by Cap Gris Nez (Northern France) covers the Belgian and Dutch coast and is now extended to the German North Sea coast. This update includes more native and non-indigenous species, new distribution data, new taxonomic insights, additional references, and additional or better illustrations. What is especially remarkable is that each species has been illustrated using both stereomicroscope showing natural coloration and colony shape, and scanning electron microscope showing small details of zooidal morphology. Thanks to the different identification keys in the book and a 20-30x magnifying glass, it is possible to recognize most of the moss animals in the study area. We hope that this work will contribute to a better understanding of this colony-forming, undervalued group of animals.