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Official Harry Potter Baking Book (40+ Recipes Inspired by the Films): 40+ Recipes Inspired by the Films
by Joanna Farrow#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Bake your way through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Inspired by the films, this is the ONE and ONLY official Harry Potter cookbook! Packed with over 40 recipes and gorgeous, eye-catching photography, this baking cookbook is a must-have for every Harry Potter fan.Delight in 43 tasty recipes inspired by the Harry Potter films! From Pumpkin Patch Pies to Owl Muffins, Luna's Spectrespecs Cookies to Hogwarts Gingerbread, The Official Harry Potter Baking Cookbook is packed with mouthwatering recipes that will, dare we say, ... ensnare the senses.Host a Great Hall-inspired feast for your friends or delight in a portion for one. Includes recipes for all kinds of delicious baked goods, as well as nutritional and dietary information. This baking cookbook is great for everyone and includes gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes as well!
Inkworld: The Color of Revenge (Inkheart)
by Cornelia FunkeVengeance awaits in the follow up to the epic, award-winning, New York Times bestselling Inkheart trilogy by internationally acclaimed author Cornelia Funke.At last, the story continues…Five years after the events of Inkdeath, Meggie, Mo, and the people of Ombra lead peaceful lives, their fires warmed by the flames of Dustfinger—the Fire-Dancer. But when Dustfinger spots Orpheus’s glass man within the gates of Ombra, a familiar restlessness begins to haunt him once more. And for good reason…The past five years have been a different story for Orpheus, who has spent his days living a meager and deprived existence, fueled only by his thirst for revenge against Dustfinger and all those who betrayed him. Now, Orpheus has found an unexpected way to seek vengeance against his greatest adversary. He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to gray.When Dustfinger’s deepest fears come true, he’ll have to figure out whether the words still obey Orpheus. Or if he should be afraid of the pictures this time…
Lulu Flutters (Forever Fairies)
by Maddy MaraJoin the four newest Sprout Wings on their adventures in the Magic Forest! These Forever Fairies will learn all there is to know about how fairies help save the day.Welcome to the Forever Tree!The new Sprout Wing fairies, Lulu, Nova, Coco, and Zali, can't wait to explore their home in the Forever Tree. Soon they'll try out to see which fairy pod they each belong to, starting with the swift and sporty Flutterflies! Lulu wants to stay close to her friends, but there are four different pods, each with a special talent-plus mischievous trolls stirring up trouble! Will the Sprout Wings be fairy friends forever?
The State We're In: A unforgettable, heart-stopping love story from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller
by Adele Parks'Spellbinding'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Made me laugh and cry'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG - what an ending' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Opposites attract in this epic love story about a chance encounter from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both of You. And once you know it ends, don't forget to #KeepTheSecret. What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life?Jo is a hopeless romantic. Worried she let her soulmate slip away, she's chasing her past all the way to Chicago to break up her ex-fiancé's wedding.Dean is a resolute cynic. After a brief (but not brief enough) trip to London, he's returning to Chicago, where he moved to escape his dysfunctional past.In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed.But it's only when they get off the plane that their true journey begins...And don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Just Between Us, out now! Readers love Adele Parks 'Deliciously down to earth' The Times'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins
The First Murder On Mars
by Sam WilsonTHE MARTAIN meets THE EXPANSE in this page turning debut science-fiction mysteryMARS, 2034A place of hope, freedom, and the dream of a better future on their new home. The year of the first human born on the red planet.MARS, 2103A place of division, suspicion and fear.The year when the truth will come about. ****This is the story of the first human being born on Mars: Rose Fuller, who saw a better future than the one that came to pass. And Dylan Ward, a woman raised in the vast wilderness of the frontier, who will find her way back to it. It's a story about a man who went missing, and the man who wants to find out what he knew.It's a story about what makes us human - and how we might live once we leave our home.The story of the first murder on Mars. ****PRAISE FOR THE FIRST MURDER ON MARS:'A fiercely intelligent, wholly engaging thrill-ride of a novel that sucks you in like a black hole' SARAH LOTZ, author of THE THREE 'Fast and sharp and very of-our-time' LAUREN BEUKES, author of THE SHINING GIRLS 'A wild rover ride across the red planet which is somehow both exhilarating and deeply thoughtful about how societies are built, captured and liberated. It's meticulously researched, vividly imagined and moves faster than a spaceship. I bloody adored this book' SAM BECKBESSINGER, co-author of GIRLS OF LITTLE HOPE'Fuses inventive sci-fi, Martian secrets and the whodunnit into an ingenious, thought-provoking and heart-pounding page-turner' DALE HALVORSEN, coo-author of GIRLS OF LITTLE HOPE 'A generation-spanning epic, this is science fiction at its best. Wilson knows that human nature will follow us anywhere - even Mars' ALEX CONVERY, screenwriter of AIR 2023 ****PRAISE FOR SAM WILSON'S ZODIAC:'A bold storyteller with an amazing mind' LAUREN BEUKES, author of The Shining Girls'A brilliant, original and gripping thriller. I'm struggling to think of a reader who won't love this' SARAH LOTZ, author of THE THREE'Impeccable storytelling. Undoubtedly a book which works both on the level of its intriguing high concept and sheer narrative nous.' BARRY FORSHAW, author of NORDIC NOIR
World of Archie Double Digest #146 (World of Archie Digest #146)
by Archie SuperstarsBRAND NEW STORY! Archie and the gang, along with Sabrina and Josie, are watching the ball drop in Times Square! But when some ice witches show up and try to spoil the fun, will this New Year’s Bash be a New Year’s bust?
Archie Comics: The Cursed Library #3: Unbound (Archie Horror Presents #3)
by Eliot RahalThis is it! The final chapter of the Cursed Library is here. Will Jinx assume her rightful role on Satan’s throne? Can the unlikely duo of Danni and Madam Satan save her? It’s going to take a hell of a lot to set things right!
Integrating Neuroimaging, Computational Neuroscience, and Artificial Intelligence (Neuroscience of Neurodegenerative Disorder)
by Indranath Chatterjee Nasrollah MoradikorUnveil the next frontier in neurodegenerative disorder research with Integrating Neuroimaging, Computational Neuroscience, and Artificial Intelligence. This groundbreaking book goes beyond traditional approaches, utilizing the power of interdisciplinary integration to illuminate new pathways in diagnosis and treatment. From AI-driven diagnostics to computational neuroscience models, this book showcases the forefront of innovation. Join us in exploring the future of neurodegenerative care, where collaboration and cutting-edge technology converge to redefine possibilities.Key Features: Integrates diverse fields of research, from neuroimaging to computational neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence. Emphasizes the translation of research findings into practical applications, ultimately benefitting patients and clinical practice. Reviews the implementation of Artificial Intelligence and computational models in diagnostic settings. Elucidates the current state of translational neuroscience exploring potential areas for further research and collaboration, including personalized treatments and drug development. Contributions from an international team of experts from diverse disciplines.
Design of Structural Steel Joints
by Ashoke Kumar DasguptaThis book presents a systematic method of learning how to design perfect joints for steel buildings in industrial projects. It describes the types of joints, details different types of jointing, and covers the mechanics of joints, supported by worked-out examples for different situations. It also includes design charts for full-strength joints of all standard sections. The design and details presented in this book conform to Indian codes and US standards for general building and structural steel work.Features: Provides details on connection design principles and applications from an application point of view. Covers practical aspects and good engineering practices related to connection design. Explains mechanics of joints with illustrations and sketches. Includes design charts for full-strength member joints of standard sections. Covers worked-out examples (sketches with supporting calculations) of all typical connections from roofs to base plates. This book is aimed at professionals in civil and structural engineering, steel structure design, and detailing.
IDEAS—A Secret Weapon for Business: Think and Collaborate Like a Designer
by Andrew PressmanWe all need creative ideas for solving challenging problems, innovating, and reconciling dilemmas. IDEAS sets forth what every executive should know about contributing to collaborative environments, thinking like a designer, and leading teams.This book suggests a distinctive framework for collaboration informed by design thinking. Collaboration under the umbrella of such a process can be optimally effective in triggering inspiration, leading to fresh ideas that are highly responsive to stakeholders. Collaborative design thinking cannot be reduced to an algorithm; unlike math and science problems there is no single, right answer. Nor are there formulaic or simplistic approaches, which may limit creative possibilities to solving problems or conceiving the right questions. This book will therefore: Render accessible the solution-oriented abilities that we all possess by providing practical tools for thinking imaginatively and critically Demonstrate that elements of design thinking can be cherry-picked, weighted, and combined—depending on the project and its context—to yield a unique process for each problem Focus on the collaborative approach necessary to elicit the best ideas from all stakeholders Rich with case studies and practical insights, this concise, ideas-oriented guide will unlock a new route to innovation for executives, managers, administrators, board members, and especially, aspiring leaders in many types of businesses.
Fundamental Level Design and Analysis: A to B
by Michael BeardwoodThis book provides a starting point for anyone interested in level and game design with zero prior knowledge. By analysing existing games and levels, it introduces good design ideas and works towards communicating them in either design or practical methods. The book covers a multitude of design standards and showcases relatively easy methods of communicating ideas to an industry standard.This book uses step-by-step discussion to show how and why certain methodologies work, and covers the key topics needed to understand level design, including mapping, blockouts, flow maps, critical paths, and affordance.This book will be suitable for undergraduate students studying game design courses, as well as those looking to learn the basics of level design.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Sustainable Development: Innovations, Challenges, and Applications
by Ahmed A. Elngar Pawan Whig Nuno Silva Nagender Aneja Pavika SharmaArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Sustainable Development is a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are revolutionizing the field of sustainable development.The book examines cutting-edge innovations, practical applications, and potential challenges in harnessing AI and ML to address global sustainability issues. It offers insights into how these technologies can optimize resource management, improve environmental monitoring, enhance decision-making processes, and promote equitable, eco-friendly solutions. This book would be of special interest to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to leverage cutting-edge technology for a more sustainable future.
Colour, Colour Measurement and Colour Change (Science for Conservators)
by David SaundersColour, Colour Measurement and Colour Change, the first new book in the expanded Science for Conservators series, explains the science of colour, colour measurement and colour change for conservators in a clear and comprehensible way, elucidating the topic for those with no scientific background.The book explains how and why we see colours and how colour and colour change can be measured, as well as clarifying why these would be done in a conservation context. It then examines the ways in which colour can change – such as darkening, yellowing, fading, blanching and patination – illustrating these in different types of cultural heritage materials, including metals, varnishes, plastics, textiles and paints. The final chapter explores how colour change can be reduced in different types of storage and display settings, and, in particular, what can be done to protect against damage by light, damp and pollutants.This book is an invaluable introduction to all aspects of the science of colour in conservation. It is suitable for students in undergraduate and postgraduate conservation programmes, as well as being a useful reference guide for practising conservators.
Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Success: The Power of Performance Psychology
by Emily Pica Kevin R. HarrisThis valuable book identifies common obstacles in any endeavor that can impact on success and offers highly accessible exercises to help readers overcome them. Featuring expertise from dozens of high-level performers regarding their journey to the top of their domain, it offers practical advice on how to separate yourself from your competition and stand out from the crowd.All performers, whether beginners or world class, in sports, business, the arts, and beyond, have encountered obstacles in their careers. Acknowledging that every successful person must work hard, this book offers a blueprint for those wanting to map out their own success based on over twenty years of research into performance, and the authors’ experiences of guiding career development among their mentees and teaching courses on the topic. Each chapter includes a case study that exemplifies one of the most common obstacles individuals face in their efforts to be successful, including topics like impostor syndrome, artificial ceilings, facing rejection, and not allowing for rest or recovery. Following this, the chapter goes on to provide a series of engaging exercises for readers to reflect on their own performance and techniques, and enables them to strategize ways they can modify their performance to achieve better results. Throughout, the book is underpinned by theoretical frameworks from performance psychology, clear actionable steps for achieving success, and suggested readings for further study.Written with career development in mind, the applications of this book are far-reaching, with relevance for all those looking to excel in their chosen fields.
Invariant Measurement: Using Rasch Models in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences
by George Engelhard, Jr. Jue WangThis is the second edition of an introductory text that describes the principles of invariant measurement; how invariant measurement can be achieved using Rasch measurement theory; and how to use invariant measurement to solve a variety of measurement problems in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Rasch models are used throughout the text, but brief comparisons of Rasch models to other item response theory (IRT) models are also provided.Written with students in mind, this new edition was class-tested to help maximize accessibility. Chapters open with an introduction and close with a discussion and summary. All chapters have been updated from the first edition, and a new chapter on explanatory Rasch models has been added. Features include numerous examples and exercises to demonstrate the main issues addressed in each chapter. Key terms are defined when first introduced and included in a helpful end-of-text glossary.This book also benefits from online materials which include the data sets used in the book, sample syntax files for running the Facets program, Excel files for creating item and person response functions, and links to related websites.This book will act as a supplementary text for graduate or advanced undergraduate courses on measurement or test theory, IRT, scaling theory, psychometrics, advanced measurement techniques, research methods, or evaluation research taught in education, psychology, and other social and health sciences. It will also appeal to practitioners and researchers in these fields who develop or use scales and instruments. Only a basic mathematical level is required, including a basic course in statistics, ensuring it is an accessible resource for students and researchers alike.
Addressing Diversity Dynamics in Group Therapy: Clinical and Training Applications (AGPA Group Therapy Training and Practice Series)
by Alexis D. AbernethyThis book illustrates group dynamics and group interventions in response to diversity-related content and processes in group therapy.Perspectives informed by conceptual frameworks guide the discussion of specific clinical interventions and the implications for training. Cultural dimensions of race, international heritage, classism, religion, and aspects of intersectionality associated with these dimensions are a particular emphasis. Key sections for each chapter include Conceptual Framework, Group Interventions, Teaching or Case Examples, Intersectionality, Ethical Considerations, and Implications for Training and/or Practice. Professional development opportunities for mental health professionals as well as training implications for psychiatry residents and psychology interns is addressed, and case studies offer practical examples for guiding therapists and trainees to intervene more effectively in addressing diversity dynamics in group therapy.An important and timely resource that belongs in every group practitioner’s repertoire, this resource is broad enough to be integrated into a course for a training or graduate program and specific enough to serve as a shelf reference for those in practice.
Sports Media Rights in the Age of Streaming and Platformisation
by Paul Smith Tom EvensAgainst a backdrop of increased online distribution of media, this book provides an in-depth analysis of how the platformisation of television is both shaping and being shaped by the changing sports media market.Beginning by looking at the business models and strategies of the major stakeholders involved in the ‘sports broadcasting value chain’, the authors go on to focus on the challenges and opportunities posed by the growth of OTT delivery for the regulation of sports broadcasting in several key areas, including copyright law and piracy; competition issues linked to the buying, selling and distribution of premium sports content; and legislation designed to safeguard coverage of certain national and international sporting events for free-to-air television. Key areas of continuity, such as the persistence of national/regional markets; the importance attached to premium sports rights by rival delivery platforms as a source of ‘market power’; and the need to update key areas of policy and regulation in order to address challenges posed by the use of OTT delivery, are also discussed. This book makes use of a range of international and regional examples and case studies, not least the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup, and identifies different strategies employed in the buying, selling and distribution of sports rights for all major parties in the sports media value chain, including new entrant OTT players, traditional pay-TV operators, public service broadcasters, and a range of international sports organizations.Providing a complete assessment of the relevance and future effectiveness of key areas of policy and regulation in sports media distribution, this book is recommended reading for advanced students and researchers of Sports Media, Sports Management, and Media Industries.
Wuthering Heights (Vintage Classics)
by Emily BrontePerhaps the most haunting and tormented love story ever written, Wuthering Heights is the tale of the troubled orphan Heathcliff and his doomed love for Catherine Earnshaw. Published in 1847, the year before Emily Bronte's death at the age of thirty, Wuthering Heights has proved to be one of the nineteenth century's most popular yet disturbing masterpieces. The windswept moors are the unforgettable setting of this tale of the love between the foundling Heathcliff and his wealthy benefactor's daughter, Catherine. Through Catherine's betrayal of Heathcliff and his bitter vengeance, their mythic passion haunts the next generation even after their deaths. Incorporating elements of many genres—from gothic novels and ghost stories to poetic allegory—and transcending them all, Wuthering Heights is a mystifying and powerful tour de force.
Ocean Sea (Vintage International)
by Alessandro BariccoFrom the author of the international bestseller Silk ("Vividly erotic" -- Los Angeles Times; "A heartbreaking love story . . . a literary gem of bewitching power" -- The Sunday Times [London]), comes a haunting, suspenseful tale of love and vengeance. A handful of disparate lives converge at a remote seaside inn: a lovelorn professor, a renowned painter, an inscrutable seductress. And a beautiful young girl, fatally ill, brought to the sea by a desperate father's last hope. An intricate web of destinies and associations begins to reveal itself, but it is not until the arrival of a mysterious sailor called Adams that the truth in all its dreamlike beauty and cruelty becomes clear. Adams may furnish the key to the girl's salvation, but only the fulfillment of his obsessive secret purpose -- to answer murder with murder -- can conclude the journey that has brought him from the ends of the earth. At once playful and profoundly serious, Alessandro Baricco's new novel surges with the hypnotic power of the ocean sea.
Starve Acre: 'Beautifully written and triumphantly creepy' Mail on Sunday
by Andrew Michael Hurley'An impeccable work of folk horror' Irish TimesThe worst thing possible has happened. Richard and Juliette Willoughby's son, Ewan, has died suddenly at the age of five. Convinced that the boy still lives on in some form, and desparate to make contact, Juliette seeks the help of the Beacons, a seemingly benevolent group of occultists. Whereas Ricahrd, an art historian, tries to blot out the pain of his grief by turning his attention to the field opposite their house, Starve Acre. Patiently he digs in the barren soil looking for the roots of a legendary oak tree but unearths something which ought to have remained buried.'I will confidently predict that no reader will guess where it's heading . . . Hurley's ability to create a wold that's like ours in many ways and really not in many others is again on full display' The Times
Digital Governance: Confronting the Challenges Posed by Artificial Intelligence (Information Technology and Law Series #39)
by Klaus Heine Kostina Prifti Esra Demir Julia Krämer Evert StamhuisThis book explores the structure and frameworks of digital governance, focusing on various regulatory patterns, with the aim of tackling the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Addressing the various challenges posed by AI technologies, this book explores potential avenues for crafting legal remedies and solutions, spanning liability of AI, platform governance, and the implications for data protection and privacy. The book is valuable for audiences with or without a technological background. Primarily, it targets academic scholars from a variety of disciplines, including law, ethics, sociology, political science, economics, computer science, and engineering. Particularly, academics interested in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary studies would benefit from the mixture of disciplines in the book. The scholarly insights in this work are valuable also for policymakers and civil society, by providing potential guidance for effective AI regulation. Additionally, the book can be useful to private companies and organisations that are involved in designing AI applications, offering practical insights and guidance about the legal and societal implications of AI. Kostina Prifti, Esra Demir and Julia Krämer are PhD candidates at Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Klaus Heine is Professor of Law and Economics at Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Evert Stamhuis is Professor of Law and Innovation at Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Chapter 2, Chapter 6, Chapter 10, and Chapter 13 are available open access under a via link.springer.com.
Numerical Simulation of Pulsed Plasma Thruster
by Jian Li Yu Zhang Jianjun Wu Yuanzheng ZhaoThis is an open access book. It is valuable in gaining an understanding of the working mechanism of pulsed plasma thrusters. It facilitates the evaluation of the thruster's working characteristics and propulsive performance, thereby providing a crucial theoretical foundation and reference for the design, development, and engineering application of pulsed plasma thrusters. Additionally, this book significantly contributes to the advancement of space electric propulsion technology. Researchers and engineers in the aerospace propulsion field can greatly benefit from the insights presented within this book.
Intertwinings: Exploring Intersubjectivity, Embodiment, and Alterity with James Mensch (Phaenomenologica #242)
by Barbara Weber Michael Staudigl Karel NovotnýThis anthology offers a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary phenomenologist James R. Mensch, exploring his oeuvre and thought. Mensch's extensive body of work spans several decades, often concretely engaging with three intersecting conditions of dialogue: Alterity, Intersubjectivity, and Embodiment. By intertwining these concepts, Mensch exposes the ever-threatening soliloquy of modern reason, calling upon us to deconstruct the conflation of human freedom with sovereignty that figures at the core of Western political thought and practice. The contributors to this book pick up these themes and explore the fragility and potentiality of our conceptions of discourse, dialogue, and the political. Moreover, and in applying Mensch's idea of a post-foundational phenomenology, this anthology honors Mensch's expansive work, which spans key thinkers such as Husserl, Levinas, Merleau-Ponty, and Patočka, and delves into subjects ranging from perception and time to ethics and ecology. The volume is meant for students and researchers and explores these three interwoven conditions in various ways.
Stressbewältigung im Studium: Wirksamkeit achtsamkeitsbasierter Interventionen auf das individuelle Stresserleben bei Medizinstudierenden (BestMasters)
by Sandra BeschornerStress und psychische Belastungen sind unter Studierenden weit verbreitet, insbesondere bei Medizinstudierenden, die aufgrund der hohen Anforderungen ihres Studiums eine erhöhte Prävalenz klinisch relevanter psychischer Störungen aufweisen. Fehlende adäquate Stressbewältigungsstrategien können langfristig zu negativen gesundheitlichen und beruflichen Konsequenzen führen. In diesem Zusammenhang gewinnen achtsamkeitsbasierte Interventionen zunehmend an Bedeutung, da sie als wirksame Methode zur Stressreduktion gelten. Im Zentrum dieses Buches steht die Untersuchung der Wirksamkeit achtsamkeitsbasierter Interventionen auf das individuelle Stresserleben von Medizinstudierenden. Besonderes Interesse gilt der Frage, inwiefern bestimmte Interventions-Rahmenbedingungen die Wirksamkeit sowie die Teilnahmebereitschaft beeinflussen.
Creativity and Learning: Navigating Transformative Perspectives for Complex and Contemporary Environments (Palgrave Studies in Creativity and Culture)
by Andreia Valquaresma Luciana Dantas de Paula Tamara K. RodneyThis book brings together transformative perspectives on creative education. Creativity, creative education and pedagogy are not exempt from the impact of the complexities of our world. In fact, there seems to be an increasing demand for designing learning environments that are more able to support multiple modes of (inter)acting with the other and the world. It is a mandate of our time to increase learning opportunities in socioculturally diverse contexts. In this light, this book examines how creativity is shaped by sociocultural factors, and how it can be pivotal in challenging dominant narratives and entrenched pedagogies. Drawing on a diverse range of conceptual and practice-oriented chapters that include voices from the Global North and the Global South, this edited collection offers a pragmatic analysis of how the future of creativity in education could be shaped. Ultimately, it seeks to contribute to an understanding of creativity as a necessary tool for social transformation and the recognition that this transformation happens in multiple spheres. A thought-provoking analysis of how the future of creativity in education could be shaped to promote equitable learning environments, this is an ideal resource for creatives, academics, and students in the fields of education, psychology, and pedagogy, as well as practitioners and professionals interested in implementing creative diversity in education.