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Intelligent Computing and Automation: Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Frontiers in Intelligent Computing: Theory and Applications (FICTA 2024) (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #421)
by Vikrant Bhateja Milan Simic Maitreyee DeyThe book presents the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Frontiers of Intelligent Computing: Theory and Applications (FICTA 2024), held at Intelligent Systems Research Group (ISRG), London Metropolitan University, London, United Kingdom, during June 6–7, 2024. Researchers, scientists, engineers and practitioners exchange new ideas and experiences in the domain of intelligent computing theories with prospective applications in various engineering disciplines in the book. This book is divided into four volumes. It covers broad areas of information and decision sciences, with papers exploring both the theoretical and practical aspects of data-intensive computing, data mining, evolutionary computation, knowledge management and networks, sensor networks, signal processing, wireless networks, protocols and architectures. This book is a valuable resource for postgraduate students in various engineering disciplines.
Dynamisches Change Management: Ein kontext-orientierter Ansatz zur Unterstützung der Anpassungsfähigkeit von Organisationen
by Martin Kupiek Bettina MarcinkowskiDas Buch stellt einen kontext-orientierten, dynamischen Ansatz für komplexe Veränderungsprojekte in Organisationen vor. Die Herausgeber zeigen anhand der soziologischen Systemtheorie einen Referenzrahmen auf, der nicht nur die klassischen Aspekte der Veränderungstheorie thematisiert, sondern auch das Zusammenspiel von formaler und informeller Ebene sowie der Schauseite (Außenwirkung) von Organisationen verdeutlicht. Eine Referenz an die Theaterwissenschaften – „wenn Luhmann auf Shakespeare trifft“ – verdeutlicht die Eigenarten in der Kommunikation nach außen. Das organisationale Change Management bezieht sich dabei nicht nur auf die Strategien und deren Umsetzung, sondern berücksichtigt vor allem den schnellen Anpassungsbedarf in Organisationen. Ausgehend von der Organisationstheorie werden sowohl die formalen als auch die informalen Aspekte der Struktur und der Kultur einer Organisation in den Vordergrund gestellt und die emotionale Seite des Wandels betont. Zusätzlich zur Emotionstheorie werden in den Beiträgen das strategische Management, Kommunikation, Human Resource Management und die Außenwirkungen der Organisation thematisiert. Das Buch ist ein Hilfsmittel für jeden, der ein Veränderungsprojekt leitet oder die Anpassungsfähigkeit des Unternehmens unterstützen möchte.
Geotechnical Engineering in the Digital and Technological Innovation Era (Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering)
by Alessio Ferrari Guido Gottardi Marco Rosone Maurizio ZiccarelliThe book collects the keynote contributions and the papers presented at the “8th Italian Conference of Researchers in Geotechnical Engineering 2023, CNRIG’23”. The conference was held on July 5–7, 2023, at the University of Palermo (Italy), and it was organized under the auspices of the National Group of Geotechnical Engineering (GNIG). The event has been organized to promote interaction among geotechnical engineering and applied sciences, with special focus on technological and digital innovations. The book covers a wide range of classical and emerging topics in geotechnics, including innovation in laboratory testing and in situ monitoring, thermo-hydro-chemo-mechanical behavior of geo-materials, computational geomechanics, analyses of instability processes in seismic conditions, probabilistic approaches, resilience of critical infrastructures and advances in risk mitigation strategies, and eco-friendly solutions for soils and rocks stabilization. This book is intended for postgraduate students, researchers, and practitioners working on geotechnical engineering and related areas.
Value Addition and Utilization of Lignocellulosic Biomass: Through Novel Technological Interventions
by Gunjan Mukherjee Sunny DhimanThis book addresses the pressing global challenge of lignocellulosic biomass waste by exploring innovative technological solutions for its mitigation and conversion into valuable products. One of the key challenges faced is the effective management of lignocellulosic biomass waste generated from various industries, including agriculture, forestry, and food processing. The demand for sustainable solutions for lignocellulosic waste management is steadily increasing, driven by environmental concerns, government regulations, and the pursuit of circular economy principles. This book aims to delve into the innovative technological solutions driving these transformations. It provides valuable insights into the transformative potential of these approaches in lignocellulosic biomass waste mitigation and the transition towards a more sustainable environment. This book is a definitive resource for researchers, professionals, and policymakers engaged in the fields of lignocellulosic biomass valorisation, waste management, and sustainable development. The exploration of case studies, economic assessments, and policy perspectives will contribute to the body of knowledge in this critical field and facilitate the transition towards a more sustainable future.
Complex Networks & Their Applications XIII: Proceedings of The Thirteenth International Conference on Complex Networks and Their Applications: COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024 - Volume 2 (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1188)
by Hocine Cherifi Chantal Cherifi Luis M. Rocha Murat Donduran Onur VarolThis book highlights cutting-edge research in network science, offering scientists, researchers, students, and practitioners a unique update on the latest advances in theory and a multitude of applications. It presents the peer-reviewed proceedings of the XIII International Conference on Complex Networks and their Applications (COMPLEX NETWORKS 2024). The carefully selected papers cover a wide range of theoretical topics such as network embedding and network geometry; community structure, network dynamics; diffusion, epidemics, and spreading processes; machine learning and graph neural networks, as well as all the main network applications, including social and political networks; networks in finance and economics; biological networks and technological networks.
Local Governance in Japan (Local and Urban Governance)
by Yu NodaLocal Governance in Japan is the first comprehensive exploration of local government in Japan, examining the sustainability of local governments operating with limited policy resources. This interdisciplinary study integrates insights from public administration, political science, economics, sociology, and business management. Japan has faced significant challenges in ensuring sustainability from rapid economic growth in the mid-20th century to the bubble's burst in the 1990s, and the population decline since 2008, along with large-scale natural disasters. Amid systemic changes—including a 46% reduction in local governments—local administrations have been developing effective cooperative relationships between local governments and exploring the significance of cooperation with citizens, NPOs, and the private sector. Characterized by extensive public facilities and infrastructure, Japan’s local governments provide a model for addressing future governance challenges. This book is essential for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners seeking innovative strategies to maintain public services and navigate the complexities of governance in a resource-constrained world.
Für alle Länder. Deutsche Literatur im interlingualen Lizenzraum (Globalisierte Literaturen. Theorie und Geschichte transnationaler Buchkultur / Globalized Literatures. Theory and History of Transnational Book Culture #4)
by Alexander NebrigDieses Buch erscheint im Open Access. – Im interlingualen, vom Copyright geprägten Lizenzraum wird Literatur zweifach modernisiert: Der literarische Transfer folgt Regeln der Ausgangskultur und das Schreiben richtet sich an alle Länder. Entlang der deutschen Literaturgeschichte und anhand der Interaktion von Schreibenden mit Übersetzenden, Verlagen und Agenturen wird die Entwicklung länderübergreifender Autorschaft verfolgt. Zudem ist die Studie eine Hermeneutik des globalisierten Textes. Anhand einschlägiger Werke vom 19. Jahrhundert bis zur Gegenwart werden die literarischen Mittel analysiert, die transnationale Publika evozieren.
Data Lakes: Grundlagen, Architektur, Instrumente und Einsatzmöglichkeiten
by Uwe SchmitzDas Buch bietet einen kompakten Überblick über Data Lakes und ihre vielfältigen Einsatzmöglichkeiten. Zielgruppe sind Studierende im Bachelor- und Masterstudium, IT-Mitarbeiter*innen und -Verantwortliche, Entscheider*innen und Führungskräfte, die sich einen Überblick über das Themenfeld Data Lakes verschaffen wollen. Das Buch vermittelt grundlegende Prinzipien für den Aufbau und die Gestaltung sinnvoller Data-Lake-Architekturen. Darüber hinaus werden Technologien und Komponenten vorgestellt, die typischerweise im Kontext eines Data Lakes zum Einsatz kommen. Das Buch zeigt Herausforderungen und Vorteile beim Einsatz von Data Lakes sowie die notwendigen technologischen und organisatorischen Voraussetzungen für die Implementierung und den Betrieb eines Data Lakes in Unternehmen auf. Die Produktfamilie WissensExpress bietet Ihnen Lehr- und Lernbücher in kompakter Form. Die Bücher liefern schnell und verständlich fundiertes Wissen.
Mobile Media Use Among Children and Youth in Asia (Mobile Communication in Asia: Local Insights, Global Implications)
by Andrew Zi Han YeeThis book examines mobile media use among children and youths within an Asian context. By studying the impact of mobile media on children and youth in Asia, it focuses on the explosive growth of mobile media among young people and seeks to understand the potential consequences of mobile media use on society, relationships, and what it means to be a young person. With this, it provides a richly contextualized Asian voice to research on mobile media and young people, enriching the global conversation surrounding an increasingly central aspect of youths’ everyday lives. Research on mobile media and its impact on children and youths in Asia is not thoroughly represented, despite the proliferation of smartphone and tablet use in the region. This volume fills this gap by canvassing contemporary research on mobile media, children, and youth in Asia through the perspectives of emerging scholars in the region and beyond. It promotes an understanding of the motivations and patterns of use by children and youth in the region, examines contemporary research on the antecedents and consequences of mobile media use on society, relationships, and the individual, and provides a critique of mobile media use among children and youth. The volume also provides a culturally sensitive examination of mobile media use among children and youth, describing and analyzing policies enacted to manage young people’s smartphone use. It acknowledges Asia as a large and diverse region with differing linguistic, cultural, and sociopolitical traditions and contexts, and so the work does, as far as possible, look to ensure geographic and cultural diversity by prioritizing works from countries that are typically underrepresented. It is a relevant text to graduates and researchers in communication and media studies, social and developmental psychology, human development studies, science and technology, information systems, and design science.
Intelligent Computing and Communication: Proceedings of 7th ICICC 2024, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1241)
by Roman Senkerik K. Srujan Raju Mathini Sellathurai T. Kishore Kumar Voruganti Naresh KumarThis book features a collection of high-quality, peer-reviewed papers presented at the Seventh International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Communication (ICICC 2024) organized by CMR Technical Campus (CMRTC), Hyderabad, Telangana, India, on August 30–31, 2024. It focuses on innovation paradigms in system knowledge, intelligence, and sustainability that can be applied to provide practical solutions to several problems in society, the environment, and industry. Further, the book also addresses the deployment of emerging computational and knowledge transfer approaches, optimizing solutions in various disciplines of science, technology, and health care.
Mediation und Dialoge moderieren: Ein Leitfaden für Gesprächsleitungen in der Bildungsarbeit (essentials)
by Manfred GüntherLehrkräfte in der Erwachsenenbildung oder an Schulen sollen erfahren, wie in unterschiedlichsten Settings eine professionelle Gesprächsleitung gestaltet werden kann. Auch Sonderformen wie Kollegiale Teamberatung oder Dialoge werden vorgestellt. Zur Ausgestaltung der Gesprächsrunden werden paradoxe Interventionen, Brainstorms, Mindmaps u.v.a. gezeigt - auch Schlichtungsgespräche und der TOA. Hinzu kommen außergewöhnliche Arbeitsformen wie Streitbarer bzw. Deliberativer Dialog. Eine Liste der Einsatzgebiete und 4 Praxisbeispiele dienen der Anschaulichkeit. Der Text endet mit Infos zur Online-Moderation sowie zum IT- Einsatz.
Psychosomatik in der Physiotherapie: Ein integratives Bewegungskonzept
by Zagorka PavlesDieses Praxisbuch richtet sich an Fachkräfte in den Bereichen Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Sporttherapie und Psychotherapie, die in der Psychosomatik oder mit Menschen mit komplexen körperlichen Beschwerden arbeiten. Es behandelt ausführlich die physischen Reaktionen auf Belastungen und die Interaktion zwischen Symptomstärke in Verbindung mit Psyche und Körper. Praxisbezogene Fragen und die kritische Reflexion der eigenen Tätigkeit sind dabei essenziell. Das integrative Bewegungskonzept, ein klinisch erprobter Ansatz, legt seine Schwerpunkte auf die Intensivierung der Körperwahrnehmung sowie die Differenzierung zwischen Körperschema und Körperbild. Mit beobachtbaren Merkmalen, praktischen Strategien und anschaulichen Übungsbeispielen ist dieses Buch eine wertvolle Unterstützung für klinische und praktische Anwendungen. Aus dem Inhalt: Reaktion des Körpers auf Überlastung, Überforderung und Dauerüberforderung, Schmerzen und Spannungszustände, typische psychosomatische Muster, Körperorientierung und Körperschema, Atemmuster, Körperhaltung, Gang – und Bewegungsrhythmus, Wahrnehmungsfelder: Körpergrenze, Körperhaltung, Atmung.
Total Capital and Mixed Embeddedness: Unravelling the Entrepreneurial Journey of Chinese Millionaire Migrants in Australia (Palgrave Studies in Global Entrepreneurship)
by Xueli Huang Ling Deng Zhenyuan QuThis book focuses on the experiences of Chinese migrant entrepreneurs in Australia, exploring the challenges they face and the strategies they use to succeed in the business sector. Using interviews and in-depth case studies, and personal reflections, the book provides a rich narrative of personal and business experiences of these entrepreneurs. By exploring the real-life experiences of Chinese migrant entrepreneurs in Australia, the authors offer a deep dive into their daily lives and business operations and thereby providing detailed insights into their challenges and strategies. Whilst highlighting the main challenges such as cultural differences, language barriers, and difficulties in accessing resources, the book identifies the strategies Chinese migrant entrepreneurs use to overcome these challenges, including leveraging social networks and community support. Readers will find the discussion on how cultural differences affect business operations particularly interesting, as it provides a nuanced understanding of cross-cultural entrepreneurship. They would also be interested in the research into how Chinese business migrants contribute to Australia's innovation ecosystem through introducing new ideas and technologies, which is a key topic for understanding the broader economic impact of Chinese business migrants to Australia.
Global Challenges in Cardiovascular Prevention in Populations with Low Socioeconomic Status
by Tomás Romero Carolina Nazzal Nazal Fernando LanasCardiovascular Prevention (CVP) has included important technological advances and determined improvements in morbidity and mortality since the last 70 and 60 years. However, in populations with socioeconomic limited resources even basic health preserving tools such as access to a primary care provider and basic drug therapy for diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are not within the reach of many. There is indeed limited information on the level of CVP available in low-income countries and even in similar segments of deprived populations from high income nations. More information is needed in the prevalence and outcomes in these socioeconomic groups on the major determinants of cardiovascular disease and death: hypertension, diabetes, obesity, heart failure, coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and multi-organ involvement. Moreover, in many countries (and not only in those with limited socioeconomic resources) basic preventive measures are still lagging behind (weight control, healthy diet, sedentary lifestyles, smoking cessation, alcohol use). In this book, contributors will review the prevalence of these risk factors as well as discuss possible remedial measures. In the different chapters, scientists from different countries and regions and with extensive research done in CVP in their respective fields will give their views on the status of CVP and suggest feasible remedial steps. Currently, there are many publications on the exciting and more recent developments in CVP, and the new directions undertaken (polygenic risk scores, primordial prevention, new antilipidemic and anti-inflammatory therapies, etc.). This book, in contrast, will go precisely in the opposite direction, defining the most basic and known effective CVP tools applied in the largest segment of the world’s population. This will be a valuable resource for students and professionals from different specialties, such as primary care providers, cardiologists, registered nurses, public health professionals, social workers, and economists. It will also be of interest to readers in the graduate and undergraduate levels. To ensure broad accessibility, an open access option is available for those with limited financial resources.
Sustainable Innovations and Digital Circular Economy
by Vikas Kumar Rubee SinghThis book explores how circular economy can be applied globally, and what its reshaping potential could prove for industries, communities, and for our lives in future. It discusses how the concept of a circular economy offers an innovative and transformative approach that not only mitigates the negative impacts of traditional linear models, but also unlocks a vast potential for growth and social progress that is underutilized. In order to achieve the objectives of this book, the design and conceptualization have been based on the advantages, as well as the commitment of digital circular economy to maintain environmental sustainability as per the SDGs. With the goal of inspiring readers and policymakers alike to adopt sustainable practices and drive positive change for their respective industries, this book presents to the readers and policymakers the possibilities of sustainable practices. Additionally, it describes how embracing a digital circular economy can reduce waste, increase resource efficiency, and make the economy more resilient and regenerative. Providing practical examples and policy recommendations along with a strategic roadmap, this book provides useful insights and support in defining a path to a more sustainable future.
House of Light
by Mary OliverThis collection of poems by Mary Oliver once again invites the reader to step across the threshold of ordinary life into a world of natural and spiritual luminosity.Tell me, what is it you plan to dowith your one wild and precious life?—Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day" (one of the poems in this volume)Winner of a 1991 Christopher AwardWinner of the 1991 Boston Globe Lawrence L. Winship Book AwardThis book was published with two different covers. Customers will be shipped the book with one of the available covers.
The Truro Bear and Other Adventures: Poems and Essays
by Mary OliverThe Truro Bear and Other Adventures, a companion volume to Owls and Other Fantasies and Blue Iris, brings together ten new poems, thirty-five of Oliver's classic poems, and two essays all about mammals, insects, and reptiles. The award-winning poet considers beasts of all kinds: bears, snakes, spiders, porcupines, humpback whales, hermit crabs, and, of course, her beloved but disobedient little dog, Percy.
The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition
by Sergio CarielloThis reimagining of the mega-selling Action Bible combines 230 stories of biblical heroes with vibrant comic-book-style illustrations and an immersive online experience. Readers will explore seven dynamic attributes of God&’s story, earn Faith in Action Badges representing those qualities, and discover even more through a discoverable QR code in each story that takes them to a safe online adventure of games, playlists, Bible studies, activities, and a complete devotional designed to increase their time with God. Since its release in 2010, The Action Bible has received widespread acclaim for its high-energy, engaging graphics and over 230 spiritually-transformative Bible stories. Introducing the Faith in Action program that reinvents the bestselling, comic-book-style Bible with a systematic approach to experiencing the Word of God for the next generation. In addition to an interior redesign refresh, this exciting edition includes: The Faith in Action system which gives young readers an easy-to-navigate and engaging experience for exploring the Bible through themes that connect directly to their felt needs. A Faith in Action Badge for each story that corresponds with one of seven biblical attributes: courage, faith, hope, love, service, trust, and wisdom. Discoverable QR codes in every story take readers to a safe online experience to explore even more content: videos, games, a digital Scripture index, prayers, Bible facts, devotions, playlists, reading plans, interactive maps, Bible study sessions, and more. A reading challenge chart spurs young readers on to earn a Faith in Action Title. With all the intrigue of a graphic novel and all the truth of God&’s Word, The Action Bible: Faith in Action Edition satisfies the curious minds and adventurous hearts of today&’s young learners, guiding them to connect more deeply with God&’s Word, develop a richer relationship with their Savior, and grow in their compassion for the world around them.
Evidence: Poems
by Mary OliverNever afraid to shed the pretense of academic poetry, never shy of letting the power of an image lie in unadorned language, Mary Oliver offers us poems of arresting beauty that reflect on the power of love and the great gifts of the natural world. Inspired by the familiar lines from William Wordsworth, "To me the meanest flower that blows can give / Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears," she uncovers the evidence presented to us daily by nature, in rivers and stones, willows and field corn, the mockingbird's "embellishments," or the last hours of darkness.
Café Neandertal: Excavating Our Past in One of Europe's Most Ancient Places
by Beebe BahramiVenture to one of Europe&’s most ancient places to uncover Neandertal remains—and what it means to be human. &“[Bahrami&’s] wide interests in travel, memoir, food, wine . . . make this exceedingly engaging title more like a French version of Under the Tuscan Sun&” (Booklist). The Dordogne region of southwestern France is one of Europe&’s most concentrated regions for Neandertal occupations. In this delightful book, award-winning writer Beebe Bahrami travels to this storied place—highlighting the archaeologists doing some of the most comprehensive work on the research, exploration, and recovery of our ancient ancestors. Bursting with the textures, sounds, and smells of Dordogne&’s excavation sites, Café Neandertal is a fascinating trek through prehistoric history that sheds surprising light on what it means to be human. Perfect for armchair travelers, history buffs, and anyone interested in archaeology!
No Middle Name: The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories (Jack Reacher #7)
by Lee ChildTHE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING JACK REACHER SERIES • Don&’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! The ultimate Jack Reacher experience: a thrilling new novella and eleven previously published stories, together for the first time in one pulse-pounding collection from Lee Child. No Middle Name begins with &“Too Much Time,&” a brand-new work of short fiction that finds Reacher in a hollowed-out town in Maine, where he witnesses a random bag-snatching but sees much more than a simple crime. &“Small Wars&” takes readers back to 1989, when Reacher is an MP assigned to solve the brutal murder of a young officer found along an isolated forest road in Georgia—and whose killer may be hiding in plain sight. In &“Not a Drill,&” Reacher tries to take some downtime, but a pleasant hike in Maine turns into a walk on the wild side—and perhaps something far more sinister. &“High Heat&” time-hops to 1977, when Reacher is a teenager in sweltering New York City during a sudden blackout that awakens the dark side of the city that never sleeps. Okinawa is the setting of &“Second Son,&” which reveals the pivotal moment when young Reacher&’s sharp &“lizard brain&” becomes just as important as his muscle. In &“Deep Down,&” Reacher tracks down a spy by matching wits with four formidable females—three of whom are clean, but the fourth may prove fatal. Rounding out the collection are &“Guy Walks into a Bar,&” &“James Penney&’s New Identity,&” &“Everyone Talks,&” &“The Picture of the Lonely Diner,&” &“Maybe They Have a Tradition,&” and &“No Room at the Motel.&”No suitcase. No destination. No middle name. No matter how far Reacher travels off the beaten path, trouble always finds him. Feel bad for trouble. Praise for No Middle Name &“Captivating . . . classic [Lee] Child . . . This volume demonstrates what his fans already know: he&’s a born storyteller and an astute observer.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“Lee Child, like his creation, always knows exactly what he&’s doing—and he does it well. Time in his company is never wasted.&”—Evening Standard
Values: Building a Better World for All
by Mark CarneyNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Winner of the 2021 National Business Book Award • Shortlisted for the 2021 Donner PrizeA bold and urgent argument by economist and former bank governor Mark Carney on the radical, foundational change that is required if we are to build an economy and society based not on market values but on human values.Our world is full of fault lines--growing inequality in income and opportunity; systemic racism; health and economic crises from a global pandemic; mistrust of experts; the existential threat of climate change; deep threats to employment in a digital economy with robotics on the rise. These fundamental problems and others like them, argues Mark Carney, stem from a common crisis in values. Drawing on the turmoil of the past decade, Mark Carney shows how "market economies" have evolved into "market societies" where price determines the value of everything. When we think about what we, as individuals, value most highly, we might list fairness, health, the protection of our rights, economic security from poverty, the preservation of natural diversity, resources, and beauty. The tragedy is, these things that we hold dearest are too often the casualties of our twenty-first century world, where they ought to be our bedrock. In this profoundly important new book, Mark Carney offers a vision of a more humane society and a practical manifesto for getting there. How we reform our infrastructure to make things better and fairer is at the heart of every chapter, with outlines of wholly new ideas that can restructure society and enshrine our human values at the core of all that we build for our children and grandchildren.
Nothing to Lose: A Jack Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher #12)
by Lee Child#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Don&’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! &“Explosive and nearly impossible to put down.&”—PeopleTwo small towns in the middle of nowhere: Hope and Despair. Between them, nothing but twelve miles of empty road. Jack Reacher can&’t find a ride, so he walks. All he wants is a cup of coffee. What he gets are four hostile locals, a vagrancy charge, and an order to move on. They&’re picking on the wrong guy. Reacher is a hard man. No job, no address, no baggage. Nothing at all, except hardheaded curiosity. What are the secrets that Despair seems so desperate to hide? With just one ally—a mysterious woman cop from Hope—and many enemies, Reacher goes up against a whole town, hunting the rich man at its core, cracking open his terrifying agenda, asking the question: Who has the edge—a man with everything to gain, or a man with nothing to lose?
Jack Reacher's Rules
by Featuring an Introduction by Lee ChildDon&’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher! Jack Reacher&’s Rules is the ultimate fan&’s guide to the World of Reacher! Featuring selections from all seventeen electrifying Jack Reacher novels and an introduction from Lee Child himself, this one-of-a-kind book compiles timeless advice from maverick former army cop Jack Reacher, the hero of Lee Child&’s blockbuster thrillers and now the star of a major motion picture. My name is Jack Reacher. No middle name, no address. I&’ve got a rule: People mess with me at their own risk. You don&’t have to break the rules if you make the rules. Case in point: Jack Reacher, the two-fisted, quick-witted, &“current poster-boy of American crime fiction&” (Los Angeles Times). The brainchild of #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child, Reacher is a freelance troubleshooter with a mysterious past—and a serious passion for justice. Now the hard-won knowledge and hard-hitting strategies of fiction&’s toughest tough guy are within every thriller reader&’s reach—in a rapid-fire rundown of the trade secrets, tried-and-true tricks, and time-honored tactics that separate the man in the street from the man to beat. Rule 1. When in doubt, drink coffee. Rule 2. Never volunteer for anything. Rule 3. Don&’t break the furniture. Rule 4. Only one woman at a time. Rule 5. Show them what they&’re messing with.Please note: Jack Reacher&’s Rules is a compilation of advice, wisdom, and facts from the Jack Reacher series of novels by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child. It features an introduction by Lee Child, but is not a Jack Reacher novel.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth (Forest of Hands and Teeth Trilogy)
by Carrie RyanIn Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary&’s truths are failing her. She&’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power. And, when the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. Now, she must choose between her village and her future, between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death?[STAR] "A bleak but gripping story...Poignant and powerful."-Publishers Weekly, Starred"A postapocalyptic romance of the first order, elegantly written from title to last line."-Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series and Leviathan"Intelligent, dark, and bewitching, The Forest of Hands and Teeth transitions effortlessly between horror and beauty. Mary's world is one that readers will not soon forget."-Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of City of Bones"Opening The Forest of Hands and Teeth is like cracking Pandora's box: a blur of darkness and a precious bit of hope pour out. This is a beautifully crafted, page-turning, powerful novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it."-Melissa Marr, bestselling author of Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange "Dark and sexy and scary. Only one of the Unconsecrated could put this book down."-Justine Larbalestier, author of How to Ditch Your Fairy