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Overcoming-Jealousy-and-Envy Therapy
by Patti NormileFeelings of envy and jealousy can slowly degrade or erode relationships, doing lasting damage to those we care about and, more importantly, to our own spirits and sense of self-worth.
Pompeii: The Living City
by Alex Butterworth Ray Laurence“Splendidly recreate[s] the bustling life of this Roman town, as well as the eruption . . . a first-rate and compelling history of an ancient city.” —Publishers WeeklyThe ash of Mt. Vesuvius preserves a living record of the complex and exhilarating society it instantly obliterated two thousand years ago. In this highly readable, lavishly illustrated book, Alex Butterworth and Ray Laurence marshal cutting-edge archaeological reconstructions and a vibrant historical tradition dating to Pliny and Tacitus; they present a richly textured portrait of a society not altogether unlike ours, composed of individuals ordinary and extraordinary who pursued commerce, politics, family and pleasure in the shadow of a killer volcano. Deeply resonant in a world still at the mercy of natural disaster, Pompeii recreates life as experienced in the city, and those frantic, awful hours in AD 79 that wiped the bustling city from the face of the earth.Please note that this ebook does not contain the photo insert that appears in the print book.“A compelling and yet highly detailed narrative. I only wish it had been available when I was researching my novel.” —Robert Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of Conclave and Pompeii“An immensely evocative, well-written and powerful portrait of what life was really like in Pompeii.” —Tom Holland, author of Dominion“Brings Pompeii startlingly alive once more.” —History Today“A vivid portrait of place and people before the cataclysms of AD 62 and 75.” —Church Times“Accessible, wide-ranging and evocative and makes surprisingly compelling reading.” —Catholic Times“For those looking to be transported back to the living city, it will be hard to resist.” —Oxford Times
Amendment of Life: A Mystery (Detective Chief Inspector C.D. Sloan)
by Catherine AirdDCI Sloan and his inept constable must navigate a twisted trail of clues after a body is found in a hedge maze in this mystery by the award-winning author.“Catherine Aird's breezy Amendment of Life provides an intricate puzzle worthy of the always entertaining Inspector Sloan.” —Publishers WeeklyFor decades, Catherine Aird’s crime novels featuring C.D. Sloan have been beloved by fans and lauded by critics for their adroit plotting, playful wit, and literate charm. With Amendment of Life, Aird delivers the lively and engrossing novel that readers have come to rely upon.Detective Chief Inspector C.D. Sloan of the Calleshire CID is used to the occasional oddity in his relatively quiet part of the English countryside. But lately things have taken a strange turn. First, in the center of a yew maze that is the showpiece of the Tudor-era house, Aumerle Court, a body is spotted by Miss Daphne Pedlinge, the elderly chatelaine of the Court. By the time the groundskeeper actually makes it to the center, he, too, spies the body, and it is indeed dead.Meanwhile, a few miles away, a slaughtered rabbit is left on the Bishop’s doorstep in nearby Calleford, an omen as portentous as the body in the maze. Now Inspector Sloan, with the somewhat trying personage of Constable Crosby in tow, must uncover what precisely is going on as they launch an investigation with more twists and turns than the maze itself.“Aird's contemporary British cozies display excellent, engaging dialogue as well as plots handled with deft, no-nonsense trajectory. . . . Nicely crafted and very winning.” —Booklist
A Distant Land (The Brannocks)
by Matt BraunA federal agent goes up against an outlaw in a western from “a master storyteller of frontier history” (Elmer Kelton, author of The Good Old Boys).Three men conquered the frontier . . .Three Brannock brothers once came West. Now, one of them survives, and Clint Brannock feels the weight of responsibility as he does his job as a US deputy marshal. Hunting down an outlaw in the Indian territories, Clint meets up with two of his nephews—one destined to live or die by the gun, the other to live or die in his shadow. And in southern New Mexico, a beautiful sister-in-law, Elizabeth, presides over 100,000 rich acres—and dabbles in a dangerous game . . .Now the frontier must be defended . . .A vigilante named Miguel Ortega is using terror to drive out Anglo settlers. A woman of her own proud heritage, Elizabeth has a grown son and daughter, each of whom stands to inherit an empire. But she has forged a forbidden bond with Ortega. With violence spiraling out of control, the government sends Clint to lay down the law. Soon, all the Brannocks must take a stand and risk their lives—for justice, each other, and the land that is now in their blood . . .“Matt Braun is one of the best!” ―Don Coldsmith, author of the Spanish Bit series“He tells it straight—and he tells it well.” ―Jory Sherman, author of Grass Kingdom
Zounds!: A Browser's Dictionary of Interjections
by Mark Dunn Sergio AragonésFrom Geronimo! to gesundheit to haminahamina to holy mackerel, and from abracadabra to zoinks—a look at interjections like you’ve never seen them before.Often thought of as unnecessary verbal fringe or simply linguistic decoration, interjections (ahem, howdy, mamma mia, pshaw, tally-ho, whoop-de-do) may well be the most overlooked part of speech in the English language. ZOUNDS! A Browser's Dictionary of Interjections focuses the spotlight on this most deserving (and sometimes most demented) grammatical group. A light-hearted look at more than 500 interjections, ZOUNDS! explores the origins of these essential words and highlights the contributions of these previously unheralded parts of speech.Perfect for both word lovers and the casual reader, ZOUNDS! brings together the linguistic talents of Mark Dunn, author of the award-winning novel Ella Minnow Pea, and the graphic hilarity of Sergio Aragonés, the legendary cartoonist and contributor to Mad Magazine, for a delightful romp through grammar, culture, and the English language.Famous interjections include:“Eureka!” —Archimedes“Badabing-badaboom!” —Tony Soprano“Stuff and nonsense!” —Alice, Alice in Wonderland“Bah! Humbug!” —Scrooge“Fiddle-dee-dee !” —Scarlett O'Hara“Leapin' lizards!” —Little Orphan Annie“Nanoo, nano” —Mork, from “Mork & Mindy”“Dyn-O-Mite!” —Jimmie Walker, “Good Times”“Bully!” —President Theodore Roosevelt
Sioux Dawn: The Fetterman Massacre, 1866 (The Plainsmen Series)
by Terry C. JohnstonAn Irish immigrant gets caught up in an explosive battle during Red Cloud’s War in this action-packed Western adventure.“The author’s attention to detail and authenticity, coupled with his ability to spin a darned good yarn, makes it easy to see why Johnston is today’s best-selling frontier novelist. He’s one of a handful that truly knows the territory.” —Chicago TribuneNo one captures the glory, adventure, and drama of the courageous men and women who tamed the America West like award-winning author Terry Johnston. His Plainsmen series brims with colorful characters, fierce battles, and compelling historical lore.The Civil War was over—and for cavalry sergeant turned soldier-of-fortune Seamus Donegan, the great westward march has begun. Along with other settlers and soldiers pouring out of the East along the Bozeman Trail, Seamus will make a dangerous journey into the heart of Indian territory . . . and cut deep into sacred grounds. For Red Cloud and his Sioux warriors, this means war. So begins an epic battle between two great civilizations: the Fetterman Massacre of 1866.
The Heritage of The Desert
by Zane GreyFrom “the greatest western writer of all time,” the adventures of a man who finds his destiny and his true love on the western frontier (Jackson Cain, author of Hellbreak Country).“They say I fell among thieves. . . . I've fallen among saints as well.”John Hare lies dying in the desert until he is discovered and saved by the kind and generous rancher, August Naab. As Hare is nursed back to health on Naab's ranch, he finds himself irresistibly attracted to Naab's adopted daughter, Mescal. But Mescal is being relentlessly pursued by Holderness, a man who is not to be trusted.Hare is soon drawn into a web of adventure and intrigue over land, water, and the heart of a beautiful woman, all set against the sweeping backdrop of the Wild West, in Zane Grey's first Western, The Heritage of the Desert.
Richard III: England's Most Controversial King
by Chris Skidmore“A bold and fresh new biography of one of the most enduringly fascinating monarchs . . . steeped in the latest research and majestically narrated.” —Dan Jones, award-winning historian and New York Times–bestselling author of The PlantagenetsFrom acclaimed historian Chris Skidmore comes the authoritative biography of Richard III, England’s most controversial king, a man alternately praised as a saint and cursed as a villain.Richard III is one of English history’s best known and least understood monarchs. Immortalized by Shakespeare as a hunchbacked murderer, the discovery in 2012 of his skeleton in a Leicester parking lot re-ignited debate over the true character of England’s most controversial king.Richard was born into an age of brutality, when civil war gripped the land and the Yorkist dynasty clung to the crown with their fingertips. Was he really a power-crazed monster who killed his nephews, or the victim of the first political smear campaign conducted by the Tudors?In the first full biography of Richard III for fifty years, Chris Skidmore draws on new manuscript evidence to reassess Richard’s life and times.Richard III examines in intense detail Richard’s inner nature and his complex relations with those around him to unravel the mystery of the last English monarch to die on the battlefield.“This highly readable chronicle comprises vaulting ambition, familial betrayal, moral corruption, high politics, foul murder and a beautiful queen lusting for revenge.” —Wall Street Journal“[Skidmore's] biography bids fair to become the definitive account for the 21st century.” —Washington Independent Review of Books“A gripping, vivid, fresh portrait of Richard III.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore“A portrait that chills you to the bone.” —The Times of London
The Road from Versailles: Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the Fall of the French Monarchy
by Munro Price“Through brilliant detective work, Price has uncovered documents that shed a definitive light on the French Crown's policy toward the revolution.” —Library JournalIn acclaimed historian Munro Price's powerful new book, he confronts one of the enduring mysteries of the French Revolution—what were the true actions and feelings of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as they watched their sovereignty collapse?Dragged back from Versailles to Paris by the crowd in October 1789, the king and queen became prisoners in the capital. They were compelled for their own safety to approve the Revolution and its agenda. Yet, in deep secrecy, they soon began to develop a very different, and dangerous, strategy. The precautions they took against discovery, and the bloody overthrow of the monarchy three years later, dispersed or obliterated most of the clues to their real policy. Much of this evidence has until now remained unknown.The Road from Versailles reconstructs in detail, for the first time, the king and queen's clandestine diplomacy from 1789 until their executions. To do so, it focuses on a vital but previously ignored figure, the royal couple's confidant, the baron de Breteuil. Exiled from France by the Revolution, Breteuil became their secret prime minister, and confidential emissary to the courts of Europe.Along with the queen's probable lover, the comte de Fersen, it was Breteuil who organized the royal family's dramatic dash for freedom, the flight to Varennes. Breteuil's role is crucial to an understanding of what Louis and Marie Antoinette secretly felt and thought during the Revolution. To unlock these secrets, The Road from Versailles draws on highly important unpublished and previously unknown material.
Underbug: An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology
by Lisa Margonelli“Margonelli takes us on a termite-guided exploration of subterranean tracts of nature, science, and robotics. The book is brimming with flair.” ―Peter Godfrey-Smith, author of Other MindsThe award-winning journalist Lisa Margonelli, national bestselling author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum’s Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank, investigates the environmental and economic impact termites inflict on human societies in this fascinating examination of one of nature’s most misunderstood insects.Are we more like termites than we ever imagined? In Underbug, the award-winning journalist Lisa Margonelli introduces us to the enigmatic creatures that collectively outweigh human beings ten to one and consume $40 billion worth of valuable stuff annually—and yet, in Margonelli’s telling, seem weirdly familiar. Over the course of a decade-long obsession with the little bugs, Margonelli pokes around termite mounds and high-tech research facilities, closely watching biologists, roboticists, and geneticists. Her globe-trotting journey veers into uncharted territory, from evolutionary theory to Edwardian science literature to the military industrial complex. What begins as a natural history of the termite becomes a personal exploration of the unnatural future we’re building, with darker observations on power, technology, historical trauma, and the limits of human cognition.Whether in Namibia or Cambridge, Arizona or Australia, Margonelli turns up astounding facts and raises provocative questions. Is a termite an individual or a unit of a superorganism? Can we harness the termite’s properties to change the world? If we build termite-like swarming robots, will they inevitably destroy us? Is it possible to think without having a mind? Underbug burrows into these questions and many others—unearthing disquieting answers about the world’s most underrated insect and what it means to be human.
The Book of Memory: A Novel
by Petina GappahAn albino Zimbabwe woman recounts how she came to be on death row in this “sly, smart” debut novel (Elle).“A fiercely vivid novel. . . . [A] beautiful, gliding dance of language.” —Los Angeles TimesThe story that you have asked me to tell you does not begin with the pitiful ugliness of Lloyd’s death. It begins on a long-ago day in August when the sun seared my blistered face and I was nine years old and my father and mother sold me to a strange man.An albino woman named Memory is languishing in a maximum-security prison in Harare, Zimbabwe, where she has been tried and convicted of murder. As part of her appeal, her lawyer insists that she write down what happened: that is, the events that led to the killing of her adoptive father, Lloyd Hendricks. But who was Llyod Hendricks? Why does Memory feel no remorse for his death? And did everything happen exactly as she remembers?Moving between the townships of the poor and the suburbs of the rich, and between past and present, the 2009 Guardian First Book Award–winning writer Petina Gappah weaves a compelling tale of love, obsession, the relentlessness of fate, and the treachery of memory.“Crisply written, wryly humorous, The Book of Memory attests to [Gappah’s] astonishing talent.” ―Minneapolis Star Tribune“For a novel saturated with death, The Book of Memory is most emphatically alive. . . . [Petina Gappah’s] language dazzles. . . . [She is] a writer to take to the heart as well as the head.” ―Financial Times“Gappah crafts ample suspense. . . . The narrative works as a cautionary tale of how superstition and prejudice can shape one’s destiny. The result is a beguiling mystery.” ―Publishers Weekly
Up Against the Wall (The Precinct: Vice Squad #1)
by Julie MillerA reporter is forced to team up with her nemesis to solve a cold case in this romantic suspense from the USA Today–bestselling author.He was built like a tank, and he was undercover in Kansas City's seediest district. Waist-deep in the trouble that came along with the Vice Squad, Seth Cartwright had unwanted company.Investigative reporter Rebecca Page was finally getting her chance to uncover the truth behind her father's death. Except Seth Cartwright is suddenly watching her every move. So now she was going to have to figure out how to get him on her side to keep him out of her way.There was no debating that Seth ignited her temper, along with something else at her core. He said he was no longer a cop, though Rebecca suspected there was more to Seth than met the eye. And awaiting them was a deadly secret that KC's most ruthless criminal minds will do anything to keep buried deep forever.“As danger surrounds them, Rebecca and Seth strike sexy sparks. Julie Miller puts two people Up Against the Wall in a dangerous situation readers will find plausible and engaging.” — Romantic Times BookReviews
He Loves Lucy
by Susan DonovanWhile recording her weight-loss journey for TV, a woman falls for her sexy personal trainer in this romantic comedy from the New York Times bestseller.Marketing exec Lucy Cunningham is thrilled when her firm lands The Palm Club account. The campaign concept for Miami's hottest fitness club was Lucy's idea: take one fitness-challenged woman, put her in front of TV cameras, and into the hands of the club's top personal trainer, Theo Redmond. And there's a big cash reward for each pound shed. It seems like a brilliant idea-until Lucy gets picked to be the guinea pig. It's obvious she needs to drop the pounds, but the idea of letting it all hang out in front of some Malibu Ken jock has her choking on her Milk Duds before she even begins!After one meeting, Theo knows Lucy will be his toughest client and one of the most unforgettable women he'll ever meet. Smart-mouthed and stubborn, it's clear she isn't fond of marching to anyone's drumbeat but her own. But she shocks Theo by rising to the challenge like a pro. And he finds his heart in jeopardy long before Lucy starts to slim down and turn heads.As Lucy sweats her way into a whole new life, things start to heat up between her and Theo. But trust doesn't come easy for either of them. They've both been burned by romance in the past. Now Lucy and Theo are about to discover that appearances can be deceiving-and in the end, true love lies somewhere between pizza and Pilates . . .“Susan Donovan will steal your heart.” —Christina Dodd, New York Times–bestselling author
Hush Little Babies: The True Story of a Mother Who Murdered Her Own Children (St. Martin's True Crime Library)
by Don DavisThe true crime story of the Texas mother who murdered her two young sons in 1996.Not since the Susan Smith case have two murders so shocked the nation . . . Hush Little Babies is the appalling true story of Darlie Routier, the neighborhood’s most wonderful mom, who, one night, coldly, calculatingly and brutally stabbed her two sons and watched them die in a pool of their own blood.Darlie claimed an intruder had come through the window, fatally stabbed her sons, six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon, slashed her throat with the same knife, then fled, while her husband and infant sons slept upstairs. At first Darlie’s heartfelt testimony evoked fear and sympathy in her safe Dallas community. Then police became suspicious after these troubling questions were raised:· Why, according to a police report, didn’t Darlie make any attempt to help her dying sons?· Why, when she called 911, did she tell the dispatcher that her own fingerprints would be on the murderer’s knife because she had picked it up?· Why did the trail of blood left behind contradict Darlie’s testimony?From the dark forces that drove her to kill her own flesh and blood, to the evidence that snared her in her own twisted web, here is a chilling account of homemaker, loving wife, mother of three, and cold-blooded killer—Darlie Routier.
Innocence Undone
by Kat MartinA New York Times–bestselling author “delivers the goods” in this Regency romance about a lady in love with her guardian's son (Publishers Weekly).Jessica Fox wasn't always the beautiful, composed young woman who is the toast of the London ton in Regency England. Born in poverty, Jessica wandered the streets until fate found her a guardian in the aging Marquess of Belmore. Now, it is fate she tempts with her longing for the Marquess's son, the arrogant and handsome Captain Mathew Seaton.Upon his return from the sea, Matthew is forced to confront the sensuous beauty he believes has set her sights on the Belmore title. Though his mind tells him to beware, his blood boils with thoughts of luring her into his bed. To win his love, Jessica will do anything. But when desire flames and the dark shadow of her childhood lengthens, she risks everything she has dreamed of in a dangerous dance of denial.
Black Gold
by Matt BraunA federal agent seeks justice for the Osage Indian murders in a western from “a master storyteller of frontier history” (Elmer Kelton, author of The Good Old Boys).The Osage Indians lost their ancestral freedom on a windswept reservation in Oklahoma. Now, in the Roaring Twenties, the land is spewing black gold; oil has been found, and every Osage owns a share of the rights. Soon Osage tribal members are being killed for their oil royalties while a corrupt sheriff turns his back on the murders, Special Agent Frank Gordon organizes and undercover operation while working openly with frontier legend US Marshall Will Proctor.Their investigation unearths a string of thirty-three murders, and as they race against death, Osages are still being killed. Gordon is determined to bring down the mastermind behind the ring of cold-blooded butchers. But when one of his own men is murdered and the killers turn on him, Gordon realizes there is a law beyond the law—the law of survival . . .“Matt Braun is one of the best!” ―Don Coldsmith, author of the Spanish Bit series“Matt Braun is a titanic credit to Western literature.” —Robert L. Gale, Historian“He tells it straight—and he tells it well.” ―Jory Sherman, author of Grass Kingdom
Broken Stars: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation
by Cixin Liu Hao JingfangSixteen “must read” short stories from China's groundbreaking science fiction writers, edited and translated by award-winning author Ken Liu (Booklist, starred review).In Hugo award-winner Liu Cixin's ‘Moonlight,’ a man is contacted by three future versions of himself, each trying to save their world from destruction. Hao Jingfang’s ‘The New Year Train’ sees 1,500 passengers go missing on a train that vanishes into space. In the title story by Tang Fei, a young girl is shown how the stars can reveal the future.In addition, three essays explore the history and rise of Chinese science fiction publishing, contemporary Chinese fandom, and how the growing interest in Chinese SF has impacted writers who had long labored in obscurity.By turns dazzling, melancholy and thought-provoking, Broken Stars celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of SFF voices emerging from China.“Surprising, exciting, and engrossing.” ―Tor.comStories include:“Goodnight, Melancholy” by Xia Jia“The Snow of Jinyang” by Zhang Ran“Broken Stars” by Tang Fei“Submarines” by Han Song“Salinger and the Koreans” by Han Song“Under a Dangling Sky” by Cheng Jingbo“What Has Passed Shall in Kinder Light Appear” by Baoshu“The New Year Train” by Hao Jingfang“The Robot Who Liked to Tell Tall Tales” by Fei Dao“Moonlight” by Liu Cixin“The Restaurant at the End of the Universe: Laba Porridge” by Anna Wu“The First Emperor’s Games” by Ma Boyong“Reflection” by Gu Shi“The Brain Box” by Regina Kanyu Wang“Coming of the Light” by Chen Qiufan“A History of Future Illnesses” by Chen Qiufan
To The Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette
by Carolly Erickson“[A] smoothly written biography” of the misunderstood eighteenth-century French queen executed during the revolution (Publishers Weekly).“An extraordinary life. . . . Ms. Erickson gives us a likable, empathetic women and broadens our understanding of her.” —The New York TimesBook ReviewOne of history's most misunderstood figures, Marie Antoinette continues to symbolize the glamour, the extravagance, and the decadence of French society before the French Revolution. Yet there was a poignant innocence about Antoinette, sent away in her early teens from her home in Vienna to the chillingly formal French court.Married to the maladroit, ill-mannered dauphin and condemned to childlessness by his inability to beget an heir, Antoinette sought pleasure in costly entertainments and grotesque eccentricities of dress. Along with most members of the court, she spent lavishly while her husband’s subjects, overtaxed and increasingly hostile toward their sovereign and his mismanaged government, blamed her for France’s plight and accused her of every imaginable vice.In time Antoinette matured into a capable and courageous queen, though her husband, Louis XVI, remained timid and inept at a time when France needed bold and visionary leadership. When the forces arrayed against the monarchy finally closed in, however, Antoniette followed her husband to the guillotine, an aged, white-haired widow not yet forty.In To the Scaffold, acclaimed biographer Carolly Erickson provides an unusually nuanced portrait of a lost queen, a portrait that is psychologically acute, richly detailed, and deeply moving.“Erickson brings [an] immediacy and easy intimacy to her study.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review“For lovers of history or lovers of a great romantic story, this book is a must.” —Louisville Courier-Journal
The Xenotext: Book 2
by Christian BokThe first work of ‘living poetry’ in the world, by the author of the bestselling book Eunoia.Christian Bök in Book 1 of The Xenotext outlined his plan to encode a poem into the genome of a deathless bacterium, thereby writing a text durable enough to outlive any apocalypse, surviving until the death of the Sun itself. After more than two decades of effort, Bök has, at last, succeeded at this incredible experiment, and Book 2 of The Xenotext situates his enterprise within the deep time of the cosmos.Bök rehearses some of the techniques likely to be used in the future to preserve the cultural heritage of our civilization against a potential planetary disaster (be it thermonuclear warfare or astrophysical barrage); moreover, Bök speculates that, buried within the biochemistry of Life itself, there really does exist an innate beauty, if not a hidden poetry – a literal message that we might read, if we deign to seek it.
Messy Cities: Why We Can't Plan Everything
by John Lorinc Zahra Ebrahim Dylan Reid Leslie WooCan messiness make our cities more liveable, lively, and inclusive?Crowded streets, sidewalk vendors, jumbled architecture, constant clamour, graffitied walls, parks gone wild: are these signs of a poorly managed city or indicators of urban vitality?Messy Cities: Why We Can’t Plan Everything argues that spontaneity and urban workarounds are not liabilities but essential elements in all thriving cities.Forty-three essays by a range of writers from around the world illuminate the role of messy urbanism in enabling creativity, enterprise, and grassroots initiatives to flourish within dense modern cities.With pieces on guerrilla beaches, desire lines, urban interruptions, and the inner lives of unlovely buildings written by experts from all walks of life, Messy Cities makes the case for embracing disorder while not shying away from confronting its challenges.
Java Cookbook: Problems and Solutions for Java Developers
by Ian F. DarwinAs Java continues to evolve, this cookbook continues to grow in tandem with hundreds of hands-on recipes across a broad range of Java topics. Author Ian Darwin gets developers up to speed right away with useful techniques for everything from string handling and functional programming to network communication and AI.If you're familiar with any release of Java, this book will bolster your knowledge of the language and its many recent changes, including how to apply them in your day-to-day development. Each recipe includes self-contained code solutions that you can freely use, along with a discussion of how and why they work.Downloadable from GitHub, all code examples compile successfully. This updated edition covers changes up to Java 23 and most of Java 24. You will:Learn how to apply many new and old Java APIsUse the new language features in recent Java versionsUnderstand the code you're maintainingDevelop code using standard APIs and good practicesExplore the brave new world of current Java developmentIan Darwin has a lifetime of experience in the software industry, having worked with Java across many platforms and types of software, from Java's initial pre-release to the present, from desktop to enterprise to mobile.
Their Best Behavior: Practical Strategies for 10 Common Classroom Challenges
by Allie SzczecinskiFind peace in the classroom with practical strategies for managing student behavior challenges In Their Best Behavior: Practical Strategies for 10 Common Classroom Challenges, seasoned educator Allie Szczecinski presents a lifeline for teachers overwhelmed by disruptive classroom behavior. The book addresses common problems and offers concrete, actionable strategies based on special education principles to manage student behavior effectively. With examples drawn from real-life classroom scenarios, Szczecinski illustrates how to diffuse disruptions and foster an environment conducive to learning. This invaluable guide transcends typical behavior management tactics by focusing on child-affirming and teacher-centric approaches. From tackling common issues like backtalk and aggression to handling work refusal and disengagement, Their Best Behavior equips you with the tools you need to restore calm and order to your classrooms. Inside the book: Gain insights into managing the ten most common elementary classroom behavior challenges Learn techniques backed by special education principles for a wide range of elementary settings Discover strategies that go beyond punitive measures to create a supportive and effective classroom environment Their Best Behavior is an essential read for elementary school teachers seeking support and strategies to manage challenging classroom behavior. Special education teachers, school leaders, and educators in need of practical solutions will find this book an instrumental resource in their professional development journey, helping them to foster a positive and productive learning atmosphere.
Applied Circular Economy Engineering: Technologies and Business Solutions to Implement Circularity
by Tobias Viere Juliano B. Araujo Henning Hinderer Jörg WoidaskyAn essential resource for circular economy engineering as a business sustainability solution and risk mitigation measure In Applied Circular Economy Engineering: Technologies and Business Solutions to Implement Circularity, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an up-to-date discussion of the implementation of circular economy concepts in industrial practice. It examines a comprehensive range of solutions and ideas from engineering and business research from the perspective of the European Circular Economy Package. The book explores the most relevant material and product flows, including metals, polymers, and food, as well as common product lifecycle steps, like product design, material extraction, and recycling. Applied Circular Economy Engineering explains the most effective applied practices, business considerations, and forward-looking solutions to frequently experienced business problems. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to how circular economy considerations influence process design, product design, energy, and waste managementReal-world case studies of circular design and processesPractical discussions of a wide variety of industries adopting circular economy principles, including medical devices and foodComplete treatments of circular economy implementation and challenges, including business circularity maturity assessments and transition plans Perfect for chemical and process engineers, Applied Circular Economy Engineering: Technologies and Business Solutions to Implement Circularity will also benefit business economists, product planners, and anyone else involved in the engineering and development of circular products or processes.
Optimization in Sustainable Energy: Methods and Applications (Sustainable Computing and Optimization)
by Ashwani Kumar Prasenjit Chatterjee Anita Khosla G Lay DemirThis state-of-the-art book offers cutting-edge optimization techniques and practical decision-making frameworks essential for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of sustainable energy systems, making it an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and energy professionals. Optimization in Sustainable Energy: Methods and Applications brings together valuable knowledge, methods, and practical examples to help scholars, researchers, professionals, and policymakers address the growing challenges of optimizing sustainable energy. This volume covers a range of topics, including mathematical models, heuristic algorithms, renewable resource management, and energy storage optimization. Each chapter explores a different aspect of sustainable energy, providing both theoretical understanding and practical guidance. The volume explores challenges and opportunities surrounding the integration of multi-criteria decision-making techniques in energy planning, highlighting insights on environmental, economic, and social factors influencing the strategic allocation of resources. The use of evolutionary algorithms, machine learning, and metaheuristics to optimize energy storage, distribution, and optimization are also discussed. The transition towards sustainable energy is at the forefront of global priorities, driven by the urgent need to mitigate climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance energy security. As countries and industries increasingly prioritize renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, the complexity of optimizing these systems becomes a critical challenge. Optimization in Sustainable Energy: Methods and Applications, is a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge methodologies used to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and performance of sustainable energy systems. Audience Research scholars, academics, students, policymakers, and industry experts in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and energy science.
Turner and McIlwraith's Techniques in Large Animal Surgery
by A. N. BairdAn indispensable resource for students and practitioners in large animal surgery, updated with new practices and techniques Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery provides the critical knowledge needed to confidently approach even the most challenging surgical cases. Authored by highly experienced practitioners, this comprehensive resource offers step-by-step guidance on both routine procedures and complex surgical interventions for cattle, horses, swine, goats, llamas, and camelids. Concise chapters are organized in an efficient table-based format, allowing for rapid reference in both exam preparation and real-world clinical scenarios. The fifth edition of this classic textbook continues to set the standard for clear and reliable guidance on large animal surgery, equipping readers with the most current knowledge in clinical veterinary practice. Carefully reviewed references and enhanced visuals are accompanied by critical updates on equine orthopedic surgery, veterinary anesthesia, dental surgery, upper respiratory surgery, and more. Addressing everything from basic pre-surgical care to specialized reconstructive procedures, Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery: Describes the surgical conditions and techniques commonly encountered in large animal practiceCovers general aspects of surgery including preoperative evaluation, suturing materials and patterns, and postoperative infectionContains a wealth of high-quality illustrations that clarify each step in complex surgical proceduresFeatures interactive multiple-choice questions for self-assessment and reinforcing key conceptsIncludes downloadable images in PowerPoint format, enabling instructors and practitioners to quickly create customized presentations Turner and McIlwraith’s Techniques in Large Animal Surgery, Fifth Edition is a must-have for veterinary students taking introductory surgery courses such as Principles of Surgery, Clinical Sciences, and Livestock Medicine, as well as for veterinary practitioners in equine and livestock surgery looking for an up-to-date reference.