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Bad Drunk: How I found my freedom from alcohol - and you can too
by Millie MackintoshMillie Mackintosh took the decision to go alcohol free after observing the impact drinking alcohol was having on her health and wellbeing. Now, more than two years into her sober curious journey, Millie shares her full experience with honesty and warmth, from the events that led to her decision to stop drinking, through to the positive effects of the alcohol-free lifestyle she enjoys today. Writing with NHS GP Dr Ellie Cannon, Bad Drunk combines practical, scientific advice with Millie's personal experience - what has worked for her, what hasn't, what she has struggled with as well as tips and advice on how to navigate the road ahead.Whether you're simply looking to cut back your alcohol consumption, you're ready to quit drinking altogether or you want to understand how to help a loved one, Bad Drunk will be an essential guide that will help you make decisions for your future health and happiness.
The Monsters We Are: An addictive world awaits in this spicy fantasy romance . . .
by Suzanne WrightA brand new trilogy from worldwide bestselling author Suzanne Wright, author of The Dark in You, continues. A seriously spicy fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . .'This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . . . I'm equal parts envious and in awe of her mind' Netgalley review'Please Suzanne don't ever stop writing' Netgalley review---The Ancients and the Aeons. Two groups of powerful immortals on the brink of destruction, and at the heart of it all stands Wynter Dellavale. Wynter is a witch who once sought sanctuary for herself and her coven in Devil's Cradle. Better known as 'the Home of Monsters', it was a place for outcasts and fugitives. She now wears the brand of Cain, the infamous Ancient, who has claimed her soul for all of eternity and doesn't plan on ever letting go. Together, Wynter and Cain have prevailed over many powerful enemies, but now they face their final - and most terrifying - battle. As the last Aeon left standing, the all-powerful Adam is out for revenge. His terms: Cain and Wynter in exchange for peace. If Devil's Cradle won't deliver them, the full force of Adam's devastating rage will fall upon them all. As the stakes are raised, Cain and Wynter will do whatever it takes to defeat Adam and keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the monsters that live within them . . . ---What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright:'The chemistry sizzles off the page' Netgalley review'Hot as hell . . . explosive' Netgalley review'It's been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more' Edgy Reviews'No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!!' Gi's Spot Reviews on Burn'Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish!' The Escapist Book Blog on Burn'Unique, original and very entertaining' Ramblings from this Chick
The Life-Changing Power of Tarot: Reading the Cards for Self-Empowerment
by Georgia WhiteTHIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT FORTUNE-TELLING.THIS IS A GUIDE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH.TikTok sensation Georgia White (@bundleofjoyyy) is a professional tarot reader and mindset coach who has garnered over 1 million followers for her insightful card readings.Her fresh perspective shifts the focus from traditional fortune-telling to transformative personal growth, demonstrating how Tarot can be a powerful tool to break out of unhelpful thought patterns, navigate challenges, and develop a growth mindset.Illustrated with stunning bespoke artwork for a contemporary take on the classic Rider Waite imagery, discover how each card reflects strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities.Whether you're a complete novice or seasoned practitioner, this book will teach you how to harness the wisdom of tarot for self-reflection, overcome any self-limiting beliefs, and above all, cultivate a more intentional life.
A Different World: A breathtaking novel exploring the highs and lows of family life during the Second World War and beyond
by Judith LennoxA mesmerising novel exploring the joys and challenges of family life throughout the twentieth century, A DIFFERENT WORLD is the latest bestselling novel from Judith Lennox. Not to be missed by readers of Lucinda Riley and Rachel Hore.In the summer of 1939, nineteen-year-old Olivia Goodland arrives in London. Working for a society dressmaker, she meets wealthy, beautiful Grace Ruthwell. Beguiled by the glamour of Grace's world, it's only slowly and too late that she becomes aware of the darkness that lies beneath the glittering exterior.When the Second World War erupts, Olivia joins the Land Army. At a party in Wiltshire, she meets the handsome poet George Flynn, whose charms prove impossible to resist. Over the ensuing years, Olivia's life is absorbed by the upbringing of her three sons, and by her relationship with a man whose passions go beyond poetry. But as the twentieth century continues to unfold, Olivia makes a shocking discovery, and starts to question where her true happiness lies . . .Praise for Judith Lennox:'I have fallen completely in love with Judith Lennox's writing - she's a fantastic storyteller!' Jill Mansell'A fast-moving, complex story' The Times'Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings' Daily Mail
The Bridesmaid
by Cate QuinnAdrianna, heir to the multimillion dollar Kensington nightclub empire, is planning her dream wedding - a lavish ceremony funded by exclusive sponsors, on the Kensington's private tropical island Elysium.There's only one flaw in her perfect plans. Elysium holds traumatic memories as the place where she was kidnapped and held hostage for three days on her 21st birthday - a case that was never solved...When a bridesmaid is murdered the night before the dress fitting, it soon becomes clear that Adrianna won't be able to get hitched without a hitch. The body is staged in a gruesome display, chillingly reminiscent of Adrianna's kidnapping.When forensic expert Holly becomes embroiled in this alien world, the secrets that have dogged the bride and her bridesmaids since childhood start to come out. The answers lie on Elysium, if Holly can find her way into this playground of the rich and famous - and more importantly, if she can get out of it alive... **** PRAISE FOR CATE QUINN:'Absolutely thrilling' ALEX MICHAELIDES, bestselling author of The Silent Patient 'A superior, creeping psychological thriller taut with tension and drama' SEATTLE TIMES 'Utterly compelling' MARIAN KEYES 'A sly, contemporary crime masterpiece. I loved it' ADRIAN MCKINTY 'Intense, gripping, superb' WILL DEAN'Atmospheric and addictive' THE SUN
Botanical Entanglements: Women, Natural Science, and the Arts in Eighteenth-Century England
by Anna K. SagalTo this day, women face barriers in entering scientific professions, and in earlier eras the challenges were greater still. But in Botanical Entanglements, Anna Sagal reveals how women’s active participation in scientific discourses of the eighteenth century was enabled by the manipulation of social and cultural conventions that have typically been understood as limiting factors. By taking advantage of the intersections between domesticity, femininity, and nature, the writers and artists studied here laid claim to a specific authority on naturalist subjects, ranging from botany to entomology to natural history more broadly.Botanical Entanglements pairs studies of well-known authors—Eliza Haywood, Charlotte Lennox, Maria Edgeworth, and Charlotte Smith—with authors and artists who receive less attention in this context—Priscilla Wakefield, Maria Jacson, Elizabeth Blackwell, Henrietta Maria Moriarty, and Mary Delany—to offer a nuanced portrait of the diverse strategies women employed to engage in scientific labor. Using socially acceptable forms of textual production, including popular periodicals, didactic texts, novels, illustrated works, craftwork, and poetry, these women advocated for more substantive and meaningful engagement with the natural world. In parallel, the book also illuminates the emotional and physical intimacies between women, plants, and insects to reveal an early precursor to twenty-first-century theorizing of plant intelligence and human-plant relationships. Recognizing such literary and artistic "entanglement" facilitates a more profound understanding of the multifaceted relationship between women and the natural world in eighteenth-century England.
Drone Enlightenment: The Colonial Roots of Remote Warfare
by Peter DeGabrieleDrone warfare raises far-reaching questions about responsibility, war, and sovereignty. Who can be held accountable for drone strikes? Do drones conduct wars of national territories and sovereign boundaries? What does the occupation of a land or people look like if there are no boots on the ground? Focusing specifically on the United States' use of killer drones during the War on Terror, Drone Enlightenment argues that this kind of warfare has its intellectual, ideological, and practical roots in the way the Enlightenment imagined moral agency, occupation, race, and sovereignty. As a consequence of seeing drone warfare as a creature of the Enlightenment, and through innovative readings of Hobbes, Locke, Grotius, Pufendorf, Barbeyrac, and Swift, the book also reevaluates the Enlightenment itself.
Twice-Spent Comet
by Ziggy SchutzThe fall from hopeful revolutionary to prison laborer is a hard one. Fer's world has shrunk from the whole damn universe to this anonymous asteroid and the four other convicts who share it with them. It's a fitting end, for someone who used to wish on stars but now can only seem to collect endings.But magic and falling stars have ways of finding those who need them, and when Fer takes a chance and looks up, there's a mermaid staring back at them, silhouetted by stars.twice-spent comet is a fairy tale for forgotten places and the people whose stories are stuck waiting for the next sentence.
A Farewell to Arms (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels)
by Ernest HemingwayErnest Hemingway plunges into the brutal reality of World War I through the eyes of Frederic Henry, an American serving as a lieutenant in the ambulance corps of the Italian Army. As the horrors of war unfold, Frederic finds solace in his passionate love affair with Catherine Barkley, a courageous English nurse. However, their love is tested by the ever-present threats of death and injury and the emotional toll of the conflict. This powerful and poignant story was Hemingway’s first bestseller, exploring themes of love and loss, disillusionment with war, and the search for meaning amid chaos. Prepare to be deeply moved by the unforgettable characters and their struggles against the backdrop of a world in turmoil.
Iditarod Alaska: Life of a Long Distance Sled Dog Musher
by Burt BomhoffFor many, Alaska's golden years were at the turn of the last century when gold miners and fur traders plied the rivers and trails of this great Alaska in search of adventure and fortune. Men, tough guys who had character, traveled by foot, riverboat and dog team through a land where few could survive, much less thrive. It wasn't just the adventure; it was the grandeur of Alaska, the deep woods, the open tundra and the rugged mountains. And it was also the life that meant so much. The fellowship of friends sitting around a campfire talking of things simple but important, things of the deep woods where the wolves howled and the northern lights danced across a clear, black, star studded sky. This same life, these people and the husky sled dogs were found along the Iditarod race trail during the 1980s. Burt describes the life in a small wilderness cabin, the comradery of friends around a campfire, the dogs, the characters and the great Alaska wilderness. It brings back fond memories for us who lived it and tells in detail of these great times for others who want to know what it was really like.
Fire and Iron (Carlisle Troopers)
by Andrew GreyGregory Montrose and Fillian O&’Connell grew up next door with a tall fence separating their families. Fillian, now a state trooper, grew up with plenty of love and little else, looking over the fence at the neighbor&’s pool he never got to swim in. His family barely made ends meet and he worked hard for everything he has—including making it to the police academy and graduating at the top of his class, and landing a posting in the Carlisle area. Electrician, Gregory had everything growing up, at least on the surface, but it was for appearances. He looked over the fence at the family who did everything together, and listened to his parents fighting most nights. His parents made sure he had all the advantages money could buy, but little else. When a domestic disturbance call reunites them, both men have changed, and yet they are so very different. Fillian has the life he&’s always wanted and Gregory is struggling to raise his niece and nephew. Attraction is a surprise for both of them and as heat builds between them, family disasters threaten to either blow them apart or forge them stronger, like steel.
A Room of One's Own (Dover Thrift Editions: Literary Collections)
by Virginia WoolfVirginia Woolf unveils the societal barriers faced by women and explores the crucial link between women's financial independence and creative freedom in this extraordinary collection of essays. Initially presented as lectures in 1928 at Newnham College and Girton College, the University of Cambridge's women's colleges, this seminal work argues for a literal and figurative space for women writers within a patriarchal literary tradition. Woolf's essays constitute a foundational feminist text, highlighting the historical marginalization of women, advocating for equality, and emphasizing the importance of women's contributions to literature and beyond. Essential reading for anyone interested in feminism, literature, and women's history, A Room of One's Own resonates profoundly in today's ongoing gender discussions.
Christology in Early Christianity: Collected Essays
by Brian E. Daley SJA leading historical theologian surveys the early Church&’s thinking about Christ Brian E. Daley, SJ, is a renowned and prolific historical theologian. His research has been published in a wide range of academic journals and edited collections; this volume brings several of his numerous studies of patristic Christology together for the first time. The sixteen essays in this collection explore the Christology of the early Church with attention to narrative overviews, the Cappadocians, Augustine, and Chalcedon with its legacies; consideration is also given to Christology within the contexts of early philosophical and apocalyptic traditions. This unique collection is an important resource for theological libraries and scholars interested in the early Church&’s thinking about Christ.
Biblical Interpretation and Doctrine in Early Christianity: Collected Essays
by Brian E. Daley SJEssays on patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine, written by a renowned historical theologian Brian E. Daley, SJ, is a highly acclaimed scholar of early Christian theology. In a prolific career spanning more than forty years, he has published his research in a wide range of academic journals and edited collections; this book represents the first time that several of his studies of patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine have been brought together in one volume. The eighteen essays in this collection examine topics including patristic exegesis, Origen&’s De principiis, Cappadocian scriptural interpretation and doctrine, early Christian views on redemption and eschatology, and modern retrievals of patristic scriptural interpretation. This informative and insightful volume is an essential resource for theologians, exegetes interested in the history of interpretation, and theological libraries.
Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life
by Caroline Adams MillerEverything you need to make your goals a reality Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life delves deeply into effective goal setting practices for both personal growth and corporate excellence, empowering individuals across all ages to pursue their ambitions with a newfound sense of confidence and mastery. Readers of this book will gain a nuanced understanding of the little-known science of goal setting, with practical tools and unique worksheets to use on their goal-achieving journey. The insight in this book is powered by 15 years of exciting findings of positive psychology, along with Caroline Adams Miller's extensive experience as an executive coach. In this book, readers will learn about: The newest science on mindset, grit, Artificial Intelligence, resilience, and gender perspectives Miller's novel BRIDGE methodology, which addresses the “how” between the assignment of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Locke and Latham's Goal Setting Theory (GST) and why it has been proven to work so well No matter whether you're scared to start, sick of failure, or somewhere in between, Big Goals explains the new approach you need to more confidently and effectively move forward towards achieving your goals in your personal and professional life.
The Warren Buffett Way, 30th Anniversary Edition (Wiley Investment Classics)
by Robert G. HagstromAn insightful new take on the life and work of one of the world's most remarkable investors: Warren Buffett In the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Warren Buffett Way, celebrated author and investor Robert Hagstrom delivers the definitive version of his bestselling compendium of the investment strategies made famous by Warren Buffett. The Warren Buffett Way describes the twelve investment tenets of Warren Buffett's strategy called business-driven investing and his distinct approach to managing a portfolio of businesses. You'll learn how you can apply these same principles to building your own portfolio and find discussions on the psychology of long-term investing, its optimal benefits, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls and mistakes encountered by investors. This latest edition includes: A new author preface to complement the existing forewords from Peter Lynch, Bill Miller, and Howard Marks. Insights on how to achieve worldly wisdom advanced by Warren Buffett's longtime business partner Charlie Munger. Footnotes and references to academic work that supports and expands on Warren Buffett's investment approach and portfolio management. The complete Berkshire Hathaway common stocks portfolios from 1977-2021. An indispensable guide to the remarkable work and accomplishments of Warren Buffett, The Warren Buffett Way is a can't-miss resource for professional and individual investors who want to learn from the world's greatest investor.
Guitar Theory For Dummies with Online Practice: Book + Online Video And Audio Instruction
by Desi SernaMake your guitar sing with insight on music theory brings your instrument to life There’s a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just need to discover how to let it out. In Guitar Theory For Dummies, expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons. From deciphering the mysteries of the fretboard to adapting chord progressions to a song’s key, you’ll master techniques that will help you move past simple, three-chord songs to more complex and creative pieces. Build on your existing knowledge of open and barre chords and simple progressions with practical instruction that demystifies scales and chord voicings and shows you how to bring them together to create impressive music. You can also jump over to dummies.com to hear audio samples of the examples featured in the book. You’ll also learn: How chords, keys, and scales are built and how they interact with one another Powerful concepts, like intervals, chord extensions, modes and modal scales, that grant access to a world of musical possibilities How popular songs apply elements of guitar theory and how you can apply the same techniques Free yourself from the confines of tab sheets and simple chords and start enjoying all the musical potential of your guitar. Guitar Theory For Dummies is for anyone who wants to unlock the next stage of their musical journey.
FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions
by Perry CarpenterLearn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence In an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, how do we separate truth from fiction? In FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, cybersecurity and deception expert Perry Carpenter unveils the hidden dangers of generative artificial intelligence, showing you how to use these technologies safely while protecting yourself and others from cyber scams and threats. This book provides a crucial understanding of the potential risks associated with generative AI, like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, offering effective strategies to avoid falling victim to their more sinister uses. This isn't just another book about technology – it's your survival guide to the digital jungle. Carpenter takes you on an insightful journey through the "Exploitation Zone," where rapid technological advancements outpace our ability to adapt, creating fertile ground for deception. Explore the mechanics behind deepfakes, disinformation, and other cognitive security threats. Discover how cybercriminals can leverage even the most trusted AI systems to create and spread synthetic media and use it for malicious purposes. At its core, FAIK is an empowering exposé in which Carpenter effectively weaves together engaging narratives and practical insights, all aimed to equip you with the knowledge to recognize and counter advanced tactics with practical media literacy skills and a deep understanding of social engineering. You will: Learn to think like a hacker to better defend against digital threats. Gain practical skills to identify and defend against AI-driven scams. Develop your toolkit to safely navigate the "Exploitation Zone." See how bad actors exploit fundamental aspects of generative AI to create weapons grade deceptions. Develop practical skills to identify and resist emotional manipulation in digital content. Most importantly, this is ultimately an optimistic book as it predicts a powerful and positive outcome as a period of cooperation, something now inconceivable, develops as it always does during crises and the future is enhanced by amazing new technologies and fabulous opportunities on the near horizon. Written by an expert, yet accessible to everyone, FAIK is an indispensable resource for anyone who uses technology and wants to stay secure in the evolving digital landscape. This book not only prepares you to face the onslaught of digital deceptions and AI-generated threats, but also teaches you to think like a hacker to better defend against them.
The Museum Accessibility Spectrum: Re-imagining Access and Inclusion (Museum Meanings)
by Eardley, Dr Alison F. Vanessa E. JonesThe Museum Accessibility Spectrum engages with discussions around access to museums and argues that what is impairing the progress of museums towards inclusion is the current ableist model of access.Drawing on contributors from international museum researchers, practitioners, artists, and activists, this volume challenges the notion of the core ‘able’ museum visitor and instead proposes all individuals are positioned on a multidimensional Accessibility Spectrum, which incorporates intersecting physical, sensory, neurodivergent, and social and cultural dimensions. It explores the ways in which access provisions designed to enhance the experience of a minority can enhance the museum experience for all visitors. A constructively critical approach is taken to practice-based chapters, using case studies and approaches from around the globe, split into three main sections. Within the Disability Gain section, the authors consider the benefits of inclusive design, perspectives, and practice for all visitors to the museum sector. The Social and Cultural Inclusion section examines ways in which museums have broadened representation and participation to better serve audiences who have been excluded, or 'underrepresented' by the museums. Finally, the Agents of Social Change section considers how, with this work, museums are challenging systemic biases and exclusions. The international, cross-disciplinary contributions in this volume are driven by research-informed practice and will transform existing thinking to change future practice within the museum sector by challenging this ableist bias.This book will be of interest and importance not only to museum practitioners and researchers, but also to readers with an interest in cultural studies, critical disability studies, translation studies, and inclusive and universal design.
Accounting for Social and Environmental Sustainability: A Multi-Capital Approach (Routledge Studies in Accounting)
by Delphine GibassierFor a company, managing its social and environmental performance is no longer just a matter of reducing its impact; it must also be able to assess its contribution to resolving or aggravating social and environmental problems. This book argues that the current work on accounting for sustainability has not yet given organisations a tool to integrate their performance within the planetary and social framework that conveys actual "planetary and social budgets", and that business organisations lack the possibility to go beyond incremental performance measurement.It offers an in‑depth examination of multi‑capital accounting, which has already been integrated within the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and will follow on from sustainability reporting. The LIFTS model (Limits and Foundations Towards Sustainability Accounting Model) used in this book combines various scientific and practical contributions to develop budgets for environmental impacts and social obligations on an organisational scale. It proposes an accounting mechanism that enables an organization to manage each of its budgets and measure variances between forecast and actual. It provides an introduction to the principles of this model and its conditions of application and describes its implementation in numerous companies.While the main audience for the book is academics, advanced students and researchers in accounting for sustainability, business and management and economics, it will also appeal to practitioners, policymakers, national standard setters, think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Securing the Digital World: A Comprehensive Guide to Multimedia Security
by Aditya Kumar Sahu Subhrajyoti DebSecuring the Digital World: A Comprehensive Guide to Multimedia Security is indispensable reading in today's digital age. With the outbreak of digital range and ever-evolving cyber threats, the demand to protect multimedia data has never been more imperative. This book provides comprehensive research on multimedia information security and bridges the gap between theoretical bases and practical applications.Authored by leading experts in the area, the book focusses on cryptography, watermarking, steganography and its advanced security solution while keeping a clear and engaging description and sets this book apart in its capability to make complex concepts accessible and practical, making it an incalculable resource for beginners and seasoned professionals alike.Key Features: Detailed study of encryption techniques, including encryption and decryption methods adapted to multimedia data A comprehensive discussion of techniques for embedding and detecting hidden information in digital media A survey of the latest advances in multimedia security, including quantum cryptography and blockchain applications Real-world case studies and illustrations that demonstrate the application of multimedia information security techniques in various initiatives Contributions from computer science and information technology experts offer a comprehensive perspective on multimedia security This book is an invaluable help for cybersecurity professionals, IT professionals, and computer and information technology students. Securing the Digital World equips readers with the information and tools required to safeguard multimedia content in a cyber-spatiality full of security challenges.
Radioactivity: Anthropogenic Sources
by Michael WiescherThis book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity. The second in a two-volume set, this volume is presented in two parts, covering its development and modern applications.It first explores the development and applications of technically enhanced natural radioactivity (TENR) and addresses nuclear energy sources, the fission and fusion processes, and the issues of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapon use and test programs. Later chapters explore the cutting-edge medical applications of radioactive materials in diagnostics and therapy, exploring nuclear medicine technologies such as x-ray tomography, brachytherapy, and positron emission tomography (PET). They also detail the broad range of applications of radioactive materials in industrial production processes, in the sterilization of tools and materials in the medical and the food industries, and in the analysis of art and archaeological material to analyse paintings and painting techniques to identify fakes and forgeries. The book concludes with a discussion of the societal impact and understanding of radioactivity, alongside detailing the underlying reasons for its negative preconceptions and the possible mitigation of these through better education and information practices.This book will be of interest to non-science undergraduate and physics graduate students alike, as well as to interested lay-people looking for an introduction to radioactivity.Key Features:- Written in an accessible style, to be understood by readers without a formal scientific education- Highly illustrated throughout- Authored by an expert in the field, drawing from decades of experience in experimental nuclear physics
Radioactivity: A Natural Phenomenon
by Michael WiescherThis book provides an accessible introduction to radioactivity. The first in a two-volume set, this volume is presented in two parts, covering radiation physics and natural radiation exposure.It first explores the discovery and physics of the phenomenon of radioactivity, covering the discovery of radioactive decay and the historical development of the physics and applications of radioactivity through to 1940. Chapters then present descriptive summaries of the physics of the atom and the atomic nucleus, mass and energy conditions, the nature of isotopes, and the different decay patterns. Chapter three discusses decay laws and introduces natural origins of radioactivity as well as methods for producing radioactive isotopes through nuclear reaction processes in reactor and accelerator. The book then provides an introduction on dosimetry, radiation chemistry and impact of radiation on biological systems.The second half of the book details natural radioactivity and the role of radioactivity in the formation of the planetary system and our Earth. The author describes how the inner radioactivity of our planet determines its dynamics and how it could have contributed to the origins of life. The volume concludes with an exploration of the external and internal radioactivity to which humans are exposed and their possible side effects.This book will be of interest to non-science undergraduate and physics graduate students alike, as well as to interested lay-people looking for an introduction to radioactivity. Key Features:- Written in an accessible style, to be understood by readers without a formal scientific education- Highly illustrated throughout- Authored by an expert in the field, drawing from decades of experience in experimental nuclear physics
Artificial Intelligence for Blockchain and Cybersecurity Powered IoT Applications
by Abhishek Kumar Mariya Ouaissa Zakaria Boulouard Mariyam OuaissaThe objective of this book is to showcase recent solutions and discuss the opportunities that AI, blockchain, and even their combinations can present to solve the issue of Internet of Things (IoT) security. It delves into cuttingedge technologies and methodologies, illustrating how these innovations can fortify IoT ecosystems against security threats. The discussion includes a comprehensive analysis of AI techniques such as machine learning and deep learning, which can detect and respond to security breaches in real time. The role of blockchain in ensuring data integrity, transparency, and tamper- proof transactions is also thoroughly examined. Furthermore, this book will present solutions that will help analyze complex patterns in user data and ultimately improve productivity.
Purgatory's Angel (Dark Angel #1)
by B. Hughes-Millman&“An awesome paranormal romance that fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon and J. R. Ward will really enjoy . . . No simple angels here.&”—Danielle DeVor, author of the Marker Chronicles Jaime Connor was once one of the mightiest archangels in heaven. Sent to earth to stop demons from claiming another victim in their sleep, she has battled far too long. Tired of all the killing, she awaits the demon who will overpower her and send her back to heaven. Yet her life lingers on and a dream she can&’t remember plagues her thoughts. Only remnants of her memory remain in the image of a gorgeous demon who circled her before the kill—the scent of Ireland on his breathe, a brogue on his tongue, and the sea in his penetrating eyes. The demon must have died. She never would have woken if he hadn&’t. That&’s how it works. How it&’s always worked. So why did he appear in her world the next day? And why is he trying to seduce her? Will he be the fated one to finally steal the life of the strongest dark angel the world has ever known? If she&’s lucky, that will be all he steals. &“With compelling characters, interesting subplots and plenty of paranormal action Purgatory&’s Angel is the kind of book that keeps one up at night! Kudos to Ms. Hughes-Millman for some of the most well-written action scenes this reviewer has ever had the pleasure of reading!&”—InD&’tale (5 stars)