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Professional Scrum Master und Product Owner für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Juliane PilsterFacilitator oder Wert-Maximierer? Wo sehen Sie Ihre Stärke? Dieses Buch ist Ihr idealer Begleiter, wenn Sie sich auf die Scrum-Master- oder die Product-Owner-Zertifizierungsprüfung der Scrum.org im Selbststudium vorbereiten möchten. Es deckt die Scrum-Grundlagen, Methoden und bewährten Praktiken, die für die Prüfung relevant sind, umfassend ab. Mit Beispielen und Tipps aus der Praxis ist es schnell zugänglich und hilft Ihnen, Ihr Verständnis von Scrum zu festigen. Das Buch enthält 84 beispielhafte Übungsfragen und kommentierte Lösungen, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie optimal vorbereitet sind. Sie erfahren Welche Bedeutung Transparenz, Inspektion und Adaption in Scrum haben Was die Aufgabe des Scrum Teams ist und wie Scrum Events vor sich gehen Welche »Good Practices« Ihnen den Alltag erleichtern Wie die Zertifizierungsprüfungen ablaufen
Physikalische Chemie für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Georg HeunSo stimmt die Chemie mit der Physik Wie die Organische und die Anorganische Chemie ist die Physikalische Chemie eines der klassischen Teilgebiete der Chemie. Sie beschäftigt sich mit dem Grenzbereich von Chemie und Physik. Georg Heun erklärt Ihnen, was Sie über Kräfte und Elemente, Reinstoffe, Mischungen, Wechselwirkungen, Elektrochemie und Thermodynamik wissen sollten. Mit vielen Übungen erläutert er so verständlich wie möglich die Grundlagen und hilft Ihnen bei Ihren ersten Schritten auf dem Gebiet der Grenzbereich der Physikalischen Chemie. Sie erfahren Wie wichtig Viskosität ist Welche Grenzflächenphänomene auftreten können Was Sie unbedingt über Reaktionskinetik wissen sollten Was die Bausteine der Thermodynamik sind
Kryptowährungen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Krijn SoetemanChancen und Risiken digitaler Währungen Sie haben viel über Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, IOTA und Icon gelesen und wollen wissen, was dahintersteckt? Dann ist dieser einfache Einstieg in die Kryptowährungen genau das Richtige für Sie. Krijn Soeteman erklärt Ihnen, wie sich Kryptowährungen vom Geld, so wie Sie es kennen, unterscheiden. Im Folgenden geht er kurz auf die technischen Grundlagen, also auf die Blockchain, ein. Dann erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihr Kryptogeld in Wallets aufbewahren, wie der Handel funktioniert und wie Sie mit Kryptowährungen – theoretisch – Geld verdienen können. Sie erfahren Wie Bitcoin und Co. entstanden sind Was es mit NFTs und Web3 auf sich hat Welche Handelsplätze und Börsen es für Kryptowährungen gibt Was über das reine Geldverdienen hinaus möglich ist
Sozialpsychologie für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Hans-Peter Erb Judith BalzukatDer Mensch als soziales Wesen Sie möchten sich selbst und andere Menschen als soziale Wesen genauer kennenlernen? Sie möchten sich einen Überblick über die Sozialpsychologie verschaffen? Hans-Peter Erb und Judith Balzukat betrachten in ihrem Buch Denken, Fühlen und Handeln im sozialen Kontext. Sie erklären überaus anschaulich, wie wir Menschen Urteile bilden, Einstellungen entwickeln oder andere sympathisch finden. Mit diesem Buch erhalten Sie eine umfassende Übersicht zu sozialpsychologischen Erkenntnissen und zugleich Einblicke in Ihr eigenes alltägliches Verhalten und die Reaktionen Ihrer Mitmenschen auf Sie. Sie erfahren Welche Theorien und Methoden der Sozialpsychologie Sie unbedingt kennen sollten Wie Gedanken, Gefühle und Verhalten von anderen Menschen beeinflusst werden Wissenswertes über Gruppenprozesse, soziale Identität und Vorurteile
Von Dividenden profitieren für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Lawrence Carrel Judith EngstDividende ohne Ende Nicht allein Kursgewinne sind entscheidend für den Erfolg an der Börse, sondern auch Dividenden. Dividendenaktien sind bestens geeignet, wenn Sie als Anleger nach Investments suchen, die Ihnen Jahr für Jahr attraktive Zusatzeinkünfte bescheren. Zudem entwickeln sich auch die Kurse langjähriger Dividendenzahler meist erfreulich – ein Beleg dafür, wie clever diese Unternehmen wirtschaften. Lawrence Carrel und Judith Engst zeigen Ihnen in diesem Buch, worauf Sie bei der Auswahl von Dividendenanlagen achten müssen und wie Sie die passende Strategie finden. Sie erfahren Was eine Dividendenstrategie ausmacht Wie Sie typische Fallstricke vermeiden Welche Kriterien Ihnen helfen können, Aktien zu identifizieren, die am besten zu Ihren Bedürfnissen passen
Hands-On Programming with R: Write Your Own Functions and Simulations
by Garrett GrolemundLearn how to program by diving into the R language, and then use your newfound skills to solve practical data science problems. With this book, you’ll learn how to load data, assemble and disassemble data objects, navigate R’s environment system, write your own functions, and use all of R’s programming tools.RStudio Master Instructor Garrett Grolemund not only teaches you how to program, but also shows you how to get more from R than just visualizing and modeling data. You’ll gain valuable programming skills and support your work as a data scientist at the same time.Work hands-on with three practical data analysis projects based on casino gamesStore, retrieve, and change data values in your computer’s memoryWrite programs and simulations that outperform those written by typical R usersUse R programming tools such as if else statements, for loops, and S3 classesLearn how to write lightning-fast vectorized R codeTake advantage of R’s package system and debugging toolsPractice and apply R programming concepts as you learn them
Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive
by Richard ChristiansenFrom inside the walls of Flamingo Estate—an abundant, visually rich guide to filling each day with radical pleasure, including wisdom on wellness, food, activism, design, nature, work, love, and more.Perched high above Los Angeles and nestled within a lush orchard and verdant gardens sits Flamingo Estate, a pleasure-filled enclave of nature worship, folk mythologies, and powerful healing remedies. At Flamingo, Mother Earth is the ultimate luxury and pleasure is a human right.Flamingo Estate’s founder, Richard Christiansen, invites you inside his renowned home and to meet his friends and heroes. Presenting fifteen pleasure principles inspired by nature's wisdom, Christiansen reveals how a deep relationship with nature offers a life of pleasure and joy.Discover how to flirt like an orchid, embrace winters like a plum tree, work like wisteria, and court your shadow like the fern. Combining hundreds of sumptuous images and luxurious rituals for well-being with stories from Christiansen’s own journey of awakening, Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive is a rousing call to reject a life of tedium and luxuriate in the radical pleasures of the natural world. Featuring conversations with luminaries from food, activism, wellness, and the arts, including:Jane FondaMartha StewartJohn LegendChrissy TeigenJane GoodallAlice WatersKelly WearstlerDavid de RothschildElise LoehnenErica ChidiEllen DeGeneresTerry Tempest WilliamsDr. Nigma Talib+ MoreCELEBRATED AUTHOR AND BRAND: Richard Christiansen is a beloved and respected leader in food and wellness. His global brand, Flamingo Estate, has been covered by a wide range of outlets, including the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Food + Wine, Vogue, Oprah, goop, Forbes, and many others. He cultivates more than 150 varieties of flowers, fruits, and vegetables at Flamingo Estate and produces a range of luxury apothecary products, including candles, lotions, soaps, honey, and more—all celebrated for their quality and traceability.Perfect for:Fans of Flamingo EstateFood and wellness enthusiasts Anyone experiencing burnout or seeking stress reliefDécor enthusiasts and readers of Architectural Digest and OprahFans of Kelly Wearstler and Martha StewartPeople interested in slow living and sustainabilityFlower lovers and gardenersMother's Day gift shoppersReaders of Michael Pollan, Peter Attia, Arthur C. Brooks, and Natalie Walton
Margin and Text: Amplifying Diverse Voices in Architecture
by Betsy West, Kelly Carlson-Reddig and José L.S. GámezA broad range of diverse voices in architecture discuss issues of equity, access, and social justice embedded in and related to the built environment.Margin and Text is a collection of essays, interviews, and personal stories, as well as historical and current writings and lectures, contributed by BIPOC and female practitioners and educators in architecture. Each piece offers reflections on architecture’s troubled past, commentary on its fluid present, and visions of possible futures, all set amid today’s context of broad social activism, divisive politics, and the devastating toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.Edited by architecture educators Betsy West, Kelly Carlson-Reddig, and José L.S. Gámez, Margin and Text draws together contributors who are widely diverse in gender, ethnicity, age, religion, culture, point of view, and the nature of their work. Each chapter features an introduction by one of the editors, followed by essays from names in the field that include:Meejin Yoon (Höweler+Yoon) on the multicultural aspirations of architectureChris Cornelius (University of New Mexico) on indigenous place and spaceJack Travis (Jack Travis Architect) on a Black aestheticAneesha Dharwadker (University of Illinois) on America's architectural diaspora Teddy Cruz and Fonna Forman (Estudio Teddy Cruz+Fonna Forman) on the Mexico borderAnd more Accessible, compelling, and thought-provoking, these pieces are combined with personal snapshots, individual projects, and an overview of benchmark events such as Whitney M. Young’s historic 1968 keynote address at the AIA National Convention, the Pritzker Prize petition for Denise Scott Brown, the Alcatraz Proclamation of 1969, and the #NotMyAIA response to AIA’s pledge to work with Donald Trump following the 2016 election.Richly illustrated with more than 100 photographs throughout, this timely volume offers unique perspectives on systemic racism in the architecture and design space, making it an invaluable resource for architecture students, academics, and professionals.
Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: A Field Guide for Stakeholders
by Tarnveer SinghArtificial Intelligence and Ethics is a general and wide-ranging survey of the benefits and ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence (AI). The rise of AI and super-intelligent AI has created an urgent need to understand the many and varied ethical issues surrounding the technologies and applications of AI. This book lays a path towards the benefits and away from potential risks. It includes over thirty short chapters covering the widest array of topics from generative AI to superintelligence, from regulation to transparency, and from cybersecurity to risk management. Written by an award-winning Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and experienced Technology Leader with two decades of industry experience, the book includes real-life examples and up-to-date references. The book will be of particular interest to business stakeholders, including executives, scientists, ethicists and policymakers, considering the complexities of AI and how to navigate these.
Mocking Eugenics: American Culture against Scientific Hatred
by Ewa Barbara LuczakMocking Eugenics explores the opposition to eugenic discourse mounted by twentieth-century American artists seeking to challenge and destabilize what they viewed as a dangerous body of thought. Focusing on their wielding of humor to attack the contemporaneous science of heredity and the totalitarian impulse informing it, this book confronts the conflict between eugenic theories presented as grounded in scientific and metaphysical truth and the satirical treatment of eugenics as not only absurdly illogical but also antithetical to democratic ideals and inimical to humanistic values. Through analyses of the films of Charlie Chaplin and the fiction of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Anita Loos, and Wallace Thurman, Mocking Eugenics examines their use of laughter to dismantle the rhetoric of perfectionism, white supremacy, and nativism that shaped mainstream expressions of American patriotism and normative white masculinity. As such, it will appeal to scholars of cultural studies, literature, cinema, sociology, humor, and American studies.
Nordic Perspectives on Human Rights Education: Research and Practice for Social Justice
by Audrey OslerBacked by a range of case studies and recent developments in human rights education research, Nordic Perspectives on Human Rights Education guides readers through an analysis of educational inequities and identifies how internationally agreed-upon human rights standards may inform social justice practices within schools.In an age characterised by authoritarianism and extremism, but also social and climate justice movements, this book provides a critical analysis of current practice within schools. Contributing authors also discuss how a human rights framework may improve practice, supporting intersectional thinking and more sustainable learning environments, while also empowering teachers to confidently navigate issues of gender, national identity and minority rights.Divided into three distinct sections, chapters invite readers to consider: The context behind human rights education (HRE) Rights-based approaches to teaching and education International dialogue and how we may learn from the approaches of other countries. Drawing on research from the Nordic region, and discussing its implications elsewhere, this volume is an essential resource for scholars developing theory and practice in human rights education, social studies, citizenship education and international and comparative education.Chapter 2 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.Chapters 1, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 13 of this book are freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law
by Larry J. Siegel Brandon C. WelshUnrivaled in its current coverage of topics, the thirteenth edition of best-selling JUVENILE DELINQUENCY: THEORY, PRACTICE, AND LAW provides an in-depth analysis of the theories of delinquency, environmental issues, juvenile justice issues, and the juvenile justice system. Praised both for its authority and balance as well as for the authors' ability to engage students in the course, the text presents cutting-edge, seminal research, as well as up-to-the-minute policy and newsworthy examples. Siegel and Welsh offer a timely and objective presentation of juvenile delinquency theory and juvenile justice policy issues by examining opposing sides of controversial aspects of delinquency and delinquency programs in an even-handed, unbiased way. What’s more, the MindTap that accompanies this text helps students practice and master techniques and key concepts while engaging them with video cases, career-based decision-making scenarios, visual summaries, and more.
The American Pageant: A History of the American People
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Margaret O’MaraKennedy/O'Mara's THE AMERICAN PAGEANT, 18th Edition, enjoys a reputation as one of the most popular, effective and entertaining texts on American history, and for good reasons. Colorful anecdotes, vivid maps, charts, illustrations, highlighted first-person quotations and the authors' trademark wit bring American history to life. Learning aids make the book's content as accessible as it is enjoyable. Brief essays opening each of the text’s nine chronological sections, along with chapter-ending chronologies, help students develop a coherent understanding of the pace, phases and grand sweep of the American story. Other features present primary sources, scholarly debates and lastingly consequential historical developments for analysis.
Elevating Game Experiences with Unreal Engine 5: Bring your game ideas to life using the new Unreal Engine 5 and C++
by Devin Sherry David Pereira Hammad Fozi Gonçalo MarquesGet hands-on with game development tools and techniques to build a game project using the latest version of Unreal Engine and C++, two of the most widely used tools in the game industryKey FeaturesKickstart your career or develop a new hobby by learning game development with Unreal Engine 5 and C++Learn techniques to prototype and develop your own ideas with key images printed in colorReinforce your skills with project-based learning by building a series of games from scratchBook DescriptionImmerse yourself in the Unreal game projects with this book, written by four highly experienced industry professionals with many years of combined experience with Unreal Engine. Elevating Game Experiences with Unreal Engine 5 will walk you through the latest version of Unreal Engine by helping you get hands-on with the game creation projects. The book starts with an introduction to the Unreal Editor and key concepts such as actors, blueprints, animations, inheritance, and player input. You'll then move on to the first of three projects, building a dodgeball game, where you'll learn the concepts of line traces, collisions, projectiles, user interface, and sound effects. You’ll also discover how to combine these concepts to showcase your new skills. The second project, a side-scroller game, will help you implement concepts such as animation blending, enemy AI, spawning objects, and collectibles. And finally, you'll cover the key concepts in creating a multiplayer environment as you work on the third project, an FPS game. By the end of this Unreal Engine book, you'll have a broad understanding of how to use the tools that the game engine provides to start building your own games.What you will learnCreate a fully functional third-person character and enemiesImplement navigation with keyboard, mouse, and gamepadProgram logic and game mechanics with collision and particle effectsExplore AI for games with Blackboards and behavior treesBuild character animations with animation blueprints and montagesPolish your game with stunning visual and sound effectsExplore the fundamentals of game UI using a heads-up displayDiscover how to implement multiplayer in your gamesWho this book is forThis book is for game developers looking to get started with using Unreal Engine 5 for their game development projects. Anyone who has used Unreal Engine before and wants to consolidate, improve, and apply their skills will find this book useful. To better grasp the concepts explained in this book, prior knowledge of C++ basics such as variables, functions, classes, polymorphism, and pointers is required. For full compatibility with the IDE used in this book, a Windows system is recommended
Shoot Your Shot: A Hockey Rom-Com
by Lexi LaFleur BrownDon&’t miss NHL insider and #BookTok influencer Lexi LaFleur Brown&’s steamy and superstitious hockey rom-com debut!&“One of the best debut novels I&’ve ever read—I ate this book up! Shoot Your Shot is fun, sexy, and brimming with heartfelt emotion.&” —Lauren Blakely, #1 New York Times bestselling authorJaylen &“JJ&” Jones&’s hockey career is over. After not securing an NHL contract with the Seattle Rainiers, Jaylen decides to bid the city farewell with a final night of fun, blowing off steam with an anonymous one night stand. But when a last-minute roster spot opens up on the Rainiers, he connects his luck to the girl he spent the night with. Superstitious Jaylen is desperate to keep her around—his career depends on it. Aspiring tattoo artist Lucy Ross isn&’t so sure about the proposition to remain Jaylen&’s lucky charm—she&’s been called a lot of things in her life, but good luck has never been one of them. But stuck in a career slump, Lucy has everything to gain. Hoping for an apprenticeship hasn&’t offered much stability, and Jaylen is willing to pay any price to get Lucy to agree…so maybe sending him a routine text message before each game won&’t be too hard. What starts as an agreement to trade favors—a good luck text in exchange for tattooing practice for Lucy&’s portfolio—quickly turns into sizzling chemistry that&’s too delicious to deny. But Lucy&’s been in too many situationships to even think about getting attached again, and Jaylen is clearly only with Lucy as long as it&’s helping his gameplay… Neither of them expecting getting lucky could be so complicated."A hilarious, sexy debut from an author who truly knows her hockey." —Rachel Reid, USA TODAY bestselling author of Time to ShineFOR FANS OF: Bisexual rep Grumpy x Sunshine Golden Retriever hero, Black Cat heroine He Falls First Relationship of convenience Forced proximity
The Librarian Spy: A Novel of World War II
by Madeline MartinA NATIONAL BESTSELLER—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!&“Readers will be on the edge of their seats…. A brilliant tale of resistance, courage and ultimately hope.&” –Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Warsaw OrphanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London comes a moving new novel inspired by the true history of America&’s library spies of World War II.Ava thought her job as a librarian at the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. But an unexpected offer from the US military has brought her to Lisbon with a new mission: posing as a librarian while working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence.Meanwhile, in occupied France, Elaine has begun an apprenticeship at a printing press run by members of the Resistance. It&’s a job usually reserved for men, but in the war, those rules have been forgotten. Yet she knows that the Nazis are searching for the press and its printer in order to silence them.As the battle in Europe rages, Ava and Elaine find themselves connecting through coded messages and discovering hope in the face of war.&“Uplifting, inspiring and suspenseful, this is one to savor!&” –Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Riviera House &“Madeline Martin is a fantastic author. The Librarian Spy is a stunning tour de force of historical fiction.&” –Karen Robards, author of The Black Swan of ParisDon't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!Also by Madeline Martin: The Last Bookshop in London The Keeper of Hidden Books
Second Tide's the Charm
by Chandra Blumberg&“In the Shark Week of second-chance romances, Chandra Blumberg will have readers hungrily scavenging for every morsel of bait as she tempts with sultry tension and magnetic longing.&” —Taj McCoy, award-winning author of Zora Books Her Happy Ever AfterWhen two marine biologists with a complicated history are thrown together on a shark study broadcast over social media, it's anything but smooth sailing. This charming and sexy second chance romance is the perfect beach read for fans of Helen Hoang and Ali Hazelwood.At first glance, Hope Evans just landed the perfect job: spending the summer on a shark research boat. Except as every marine biologist knows, it&’s what&’s going on beneath the surface that counts, and Hope&’s new position comes with a big catch—the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years Hope&’s been treading water, staying away from anything that reminds her of their past. It&’s time to dive back into a job that could springboard her career—and maybe offer much-needed closure.Since their split, Adrian has risen to internet fame as a shark expert with the launch of his YouTube channel to dispel myths and educate viewers about sharks. But success rings hollow without Hope. Embracing this new career trajectory was a risk, but working in cramped quarters with the woman he never stopped loving? That has the potential to backfire in heartbreaking ways.Side by side, weathering storms of every kind, they&’ll have to navigate the murky waters of past hurts…and hope it&’s not too late to chart a new course…Perfect for fans of: STEM Romance Forced proximity Cinnamon Roll Hero Slow Burn Closed Door RomanceDon't miss Chandra Blumberg's next delightful romantic comedy, LOVE IS AN OPEN BOOK, where two best friends embark on a series of fake &“dates&” to spark their creativity and the line between fiction and reality begins to blur...
The Keeper of Hidden Books: A Novel
by Madeline MartinA NATIONAL BESTSELLER—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!A BookBub Pick for Best Historical Fiction of Summer 2023A heartwarming story about the power of books to bring us together, inspired by the true story of the underground library in WWII Warsaw, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London.All her life, Zofia has found comfort in two things during times of hardship: books and her best friend, Janina. But no one could have imagined the horrors of the Nazi occupation in Warsaw. As the bombs rain down and Hitler&’s forces loot and destroy the city, Zofia finds that now books are also in need of saving.With the death count rising and persecution intensifying, Zofia jumps to action to save her friend and salvage whatever books she can from the wreckage, hiding them away, and even starting a clandestine book club. She and her dearest friend never surrender their love of reading, even when Janina is forced into the newly formed ghetto.But the closer Warsaw creeps toward liberation, the more dangerous life becomes for the women and their families – and escape may not be possible for everyone. As the destruction rages around them, Zofia must fight to save her friend and preserve her culture and community using the only weapon they have left - literature.&“Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they are transported…with Madeline Martin's vivid and inspiring characters.&” —Kelly Rimmer, author of The Warsaw Orphan"Madeline Martin immerses us in the expertly rendered and fascinating worlds.&” —Natasha Lester, author of The Riviera HouseDon't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!Also by Madeline Martin: The Librarian Spy The Last Bookshop in London
The Booklover's Library: A Novel
by Madeline MartinUSA TODAY BESTSELLER&“A must-read for booklovers.&” —Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in HavanaA heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of books that bring them together, by the bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in London.In Nottingham, England, widow Emma Taylor finds herself in desperate need of a job. She and her beloved daughter Olivia have always managed just fine on their own, but with the legal restrictions prohibiting widows with children from most employment opportunities, she&’s left with only one option: persuading the manageress at Boots&’ Booklover&’s Library to take a chance on her with a job.When the threat of war in England becomes a reality, Olivia must be evacuated to the countryside. In the wake of being separated from her daughter, Emma seeks solace in the unlikely friendships she forms with her neighbors and coworkers, and a renewed sense of purpose through the recommendations she provides to the library&’s quirky regulars. But the job doesn&’t come without its difficulties. Books are mysteriously misshelved and disappearing and the work at the lending library forces her to confront the memories of her late father and the bookstore they once owned together before a terrible accident.As the Blitz intensifies in Nottingham and Emma fights to reunite with her daughter, she must learn to depend on her community and the power of literature more than ever to find hope in the darkest of times.
The Last Bookshop in London: A Novel of World War II
by Madeline MartinThe New York Times bestseller—for fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!&“An irresistible tale which showcases the transformative power of literacy, reminding us of the hope and sanctuary our neighborhood bookstores offer during the perilous trials of war and unrest.&”—KIM MICHELE RICHARDSON, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome CreekAugust 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler&’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she&’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of storytelling to unite her community in ways she never dreamed—a force that triumphs over even the darkest nights of the war.&“A gorgeously written story of love, friendship, and survival set against the backdrop of WWII-era London.&”—JILLIAN CANTOR, author of In Another Time and Half Life&“A love letter to the power of books to unite us, to hold the world together when it&’s falling apart around our ears. This fresh take on what London endured during WWII should catapult Madeline Martin to the top tier of historical fiction novelists.&”—KAREN ROBARDS, author of The Black Swan of ParisDon't miss Madeline Martin's next heartwarming historical novel, The Booklover's Library!Also by Madeline Martin: The Librarian Spy The Keeper of Hidden Books
Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
by Gregory Maguire Scott HamptonExperience the magic of Oz as you’ve never seen it before with this brand-new graphic novel adaptation of Gregory Maguire’s masterpiece Wicked, the inspiration for the Broadway show and major motion picture—the first in a two-part series featuring gorgeous full-color illustrations by Scott Hampton.Like Dorothy when she crash-landed all those years ago, prepare to be swept into a new and colorful world in this first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Wicked. While the long-running Broadway musical and major motion picture take inspiration from this iconic novel, this is Oz as Gregory Maguire wrote it—a fantastical story with dark edges that explores morality and ambition, love and friendship, and discovering one’s inner power. Elphaba was born with emerald-green skin—no easy burden in a land as mean and poor as Oz, where superstition and magic are not strong enough to explain or overcome the natural disasters of flood and famine. Still, Elphaba is smart, and by the time she enters Shiz University, she becomes a member of a charmed circle of Oz’s most promising young citizens.But Elphaba’s Oz is no utopia. The Wizard’s secret police are everywhere. Animals—those creatures with voices, souls, and minds—are threatened with exile. Young Elphaba, green and wild and misunderstood, is determined to protect the Animals—even if it means combating the mysterious Wizard, even if it means risking her single chance at romance. Ever wiser in guilt and sorrow, she can find herself grateful when the world declares her a witch. And she can even make herself glad for that young girl from Kansas.
The Last Dream
by Pedro AlmodóvarA NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF 2024Also available in audio featuring narration by Colman Domingo, Rachel Weisz, and Michael Cera.“Instantly fascinating, brimming with twisting narratives and unforgettable endings… The Last Dream stands alone as a major literary talent’s virtuosic debut.” —Kaveh Akbar, New York Times bestselling author of Martyr!Making his English language debut, the iconoclastic, two-time Academy award-winning writer and director reveals his singular mind as never before in this collection of twelve remarkable stories spanning memoir, comedy, autofiction, parody, pastiche, and gothic fiction.With this debut collection, film legend Pedro Almodóvar delivers a tantalizing glimpse into his world, formed by twelve stories carefully selected from his personal writings dating from the late ‘60s to the present. Almodóvar writes: “I’ve been asked to write my autobiography more than once, and I’ve always refused. . . . I’ve never kept a diary, and whenever I’ve tried, I’ve never made it to page two; in a sense, then, this book represents something of a paradox. It might be best described as a fragmentary autobiography, incomplete and a little enigmatic.”Each entry reflects Almodóvar's most intimate obsessions, as well as his evolution as an artist. In the title story, “The Last Dream,” Almodóvar reflects on the death of his mother. Other entries in the collection include a love story between Jesus and Barabbas, a story of retribution that formed the basis for the film Bad Education, a manic adventure about a film director searching for painkillers on a bank holiday weekend, and a gothic tale centered around a repentant vampire.Translated from the Spanish by Frank Wynne
Occupational Ergonomics: A Practical Approach
by Lee T. Ostrom Theresa StackOCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS Develop a healthier connection between worker and work with this practical introduction The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 34% of all workdays lost each year are the result of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). These disorders result from a mismatch between a worker, their working conditions, and the task they perform. Improperly designed tasks or equipment, insufficient downtime between shifts or tasks, or even simple sitting position can all produce WMSDs. The key insights into preventing these disorders are produced by ergonomics, the scientific study of human bodies as they relate to objects, systems, and environments, especially work environments. Occupational Ergonomics: A Practical Approach aims to supply an ergonomic toolkit for creating healthier relationships between workers’ bodies and their work. Beginning with a set of foundational ergonomic principles, it then details multiple assessment techniques in ways easily adapted to specific workplace situations. This balance of theory and practice has made Occupational Ergonomics an essential reference concerning human beings and the work they do. Readers of the second edition will also find: Up-to-date ergonomic research reflecting the latest clinical and workplace data Entirely new chapters on Work Physiology, Total Worker Health, Return on Investment, and more Major revisions to chapters on Elements of an Ergonomic Program, Workstation Design, Work-Related MSDs, How to Conduct an Assessments, and Office Ergonomics Detailed and updated case studies applying ergonomic assessment techniques to common workplace scenarios Occupational Ergonomics is a must for workplace safety managers, safety coordinators, ergonomics program coordinators, facilities managers, and any professionals concerned with the work environment, and worker health and safety.
Microcontroller Theory and Applications with the PIC18F
by M. RafiquzzamanStraightforward and comprehensive textbook on programming and interfacing techniques for the PIC18F4321 microcontroller, supported by hundreds of illustrations throughout Microcontroller Theory and Applications with the PIC18F presents core information on the theory of microcontrollers and the fundamental concepts of assembly and C language programming and interfacing techniques associated with the Microchip's PIC18F4321 microcontroller. Characteristics and principles common to typical microcontrollers are emphasized, and basic microcontroller interfacing techniques are demonstrated via examples using the simplest possible devices such as switches, LEDs, Seven-Segment Displays, and the hexadecimal keyboard. In addition, interfacing the PIC18F with other devices such as LCD displays, ADC, DAC is also included. Furthermore, topics such as CCP (Capture, Compare, PWM) and Serial I/O using assembly and C languages along with simple examples are also provided. Information on the design of the PIC18F-based digital DC voltmeter and interfacing the PIC18F with PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) mode to a DC motor using both assembly and C languages is provided. Finally, PIC18F Serial I/O examples using both SPI and I2C modes are also included. All these examples are illustrated by means of successful implementations in the laboratory. Building on the success of previous editions, this Third Edition has been extensively revised to include enhanced clarity in each chapter and additional illustrations, end-of-chapter problems, and examples. Certain concepts such as stack, bank-memory, programmed I/O, interrupt I/O, and CCP have been rewritten to better relate them to the PIC18F. Details on the MPLABX assembler/debugger and XC8 C-Compiler are now included as well. Microcontroller Theory and Applications with the PIC18F includes information on: Microcontroller data types, unsigned and signed binary numbers and ASCII code, unpacked and packed binary-coded-decimal numbers, and the evolution of the microcontroller Provides guidelines on how to choose the right language (Assembly or C ) for specific applications PIC18F architecture and addressing modes, covering register architecture, memory organization, and program and data memories Programming PIC18F programmed I/O, interrupt I/O, and interfacing PIC18F4321 to a hexadecimal keyboard and a seven-segment display ADC, DAC, CCP, and Serial I/O interfacing techniques Microcontroller Theory and Applications with the PIC18F is an essential learning resource for students in related programs of study seeking information on basic concepts relating to a specific and simple microcontroller such as the PIC18F in an organized and simplified manner.
Introducing Microsoft Purview: Unlocking the Power of Governance, Compliance, and Security in the Modern Cloud Enterprise
by Charles WaghmareMicrosoft Purview is an integrated Information governance platform that provides organizations with the tools needed to manage, discover, and protect their information assets across on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This book will offer you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Purview, its features, and its capabilities. This book begins with an introduction to the groundbreaking features and architecture of Microsoft Purview, highlighting its potential impact on organizational dynamics. You further, delve into the fundamentals of information governance, understanding its critical importance and the principles that drive effective data management in today's enterprises. Moving ahead, you will explore the intricacies of information cataloging and metadata management, learning how to create and manage centralized information catalogs, enrich metadata, and much more. Next, you will gain a deep understanding of data lineage and mapping, mastering the visualization of data flows and conducting comprehensive impact analyses. You will learn how to leverage the powerful analytics tools within Microsoft Purview to generate insightful reports and dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Further, you will navigate the complexities of policy management and compliance, establishing robust frameworks to meet regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA followed by industry best practices and real-world case studies, optimizing your data management strategies and overcoming common challenges. Finally, peer into the future of information governance, exploring emerging technologies and trends, and understanding the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in shaping the landscape. What You Will Learn: Understanding and apply information Governance best practices in the organization. Discovering automated information discovery capabilities Understanding the role of AI, machine learning, and automation in enhancing information governance practices How to comply with various information privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) Who This Book Is For: Information engineers and Information Governance Officers