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The Jesus Creed for Students: Loving God, Loving Others
by Chris Folmsbee Scot McKnight Syler ThomasThe gravity point of a life before God is that his followers are to love God and love others with everything they have. Scot McKnight calls this "The Jesus Creed." Now, he's worked it out with high school and college students, seeking to show how this double commandment to love makes sense and gives shape to the moral lives of young adults. The Jesus Creed for Students aims to demonstrate a simple truth—that followers of Jesus, follow Jesus. Also, it's practical, filled with stories, and backed up and checked by youth pastors.
Black Fire (Star Trek: The Original Series #8)
by Sonni CooperKirk and Spock face their greatest crisis yet in a bold new Star Trek adventure!There is sabotage aboard the Enterprise, and Spock&’s investigation leads him into defiance of the Federation and a bizarre alliance with the Romulan and Klingon Empires against the bloodthirsty Tomarii—a savage race for whom war and battle are life itself. Now Spock has been declared a traitor and condemned to the shame of the Federation&’s highest security prison. And now Captain James Kirk must face the toughest decision of his command, while a lifelong friendship and the destiny of the free universe hang in the balance!
Learn Concurrent Programming with Go
by James CutajarConcurrency doesn&’t need to be confusing. Start writing concurrent code that improves performance, scales up to handle large volumes of data, and takes full advantage of modern multi-processor hardware.Too many developers think concurrency is extremely challenging. Learn Concurrent Programming with Go is here to prove them wrong! This book uses the easy-to-grasp concurrency tools of the Go language to demonstrate principles and techniques, steadily teaching you the best practices of effective concurrency. Techniques learned in this book can be applied to other languages. In Learn Concurrent Programming with Go you will learn how to: Implement effective concurrency for more responsive, higher performing, scalable software Avoid common concurrency problems such as deadlocks and race conditions Manage concurrency using goroutines, mutexes, readers-writer locks, and more Identify concurrency patterns such as pipelining, worker pools, and message passing Discover advantages, limits, and properties of parallel computing Improve your Go coding skills with advanced multithreading topics Concurrent programming allows multiple tasks to execute and interact simultaneously, speeding up performance and reducing user wait time. In Learn Concurrent Programming with Go, you&’ll discover universal principles of concurrency, along with how to use them for a performance boost in your Go applications. Expert author James Cutajar starts with the basics of modeling concurrency in your programs, demonstrates differences between message passing and memory sharing, and even introduces advanced topics such as atomic variables and futexes. About the technology You can improve almost any application&’s performance and responsiveness by introducing concurrency into the codebase. This book will show you how! It starts with the basics of concurrent programming and builds your skills step by step by exploring scenarios you&’ll face every day as a developer. Author James Cutajar explains each aspect of concurrency in plain language using the intuitive features baked into the Go language. About the book Learn Concurrent Programming with Go provides a practical, hands-on introduction to creating software for modern multiprocessor systems. In it, you&’ll learn how to divide larger programming tasks into independent parts that can run simultaneously. You&’ll use the Go language to implement common concurrency patterns by utilizing readers-writer locks, semaphores, message passing, and memory sharing. The skills you learn will easily transfer to other languages. What's inside Prevent deadlocks and race conditions Go concurrency features like goroutines, mutexes, channels, and more Concurrency patterns including pipelining and worker pools About the reader For programmers with basic knowledge of Go or another C-style language. No experience in concurrent programming required. About the author James Cutajar has been programming for more than 20 years. He&’s an open source contributor, blogger, tech evangelist, Udemy instructor, and author. Table of Contents PART 1 FOUNDATIONS 1 Stepping into concurrent programming 2 Dealing with threads 3 Thread communication using memory sharing 4 Synchronization with mutexes 5 Condition variables and semaphores 6 Synchronizing with waitgroups and barriers PART 2 MESSAGE PASSING 7 Communication using message passing 8 Selecting channels 9 Programming with channels PART 3 MORE CONCURRENCY 10 Concurrency patterns 11 Avoiding deadlocks 12 Atomics, spin locks, and futexes
A Pythonic Adventure: From Python basics to a working web app
by Pavel AnniTime to take an adventure with friends! Team up with Erik and Simon to learn Python the easy way. This colorful book uses engaging questions and lively conversations to introduce computer programming to young readers one step at a time.In A Pythonic Adventure, you will learn useful Python skills like: Installing Python Working with files Creating text-based dialogs and menus Using if/then, loops, lists, dictionaries, and input/output Building web applications Making your web apps look super professional It&’s fun to learn with friends! In A Pythonic Adventure you&’ll meet Erik and Simon, two brothers who are just beginning their Python journey. Join them as they chat about the language, learn the basics, and build some cool programs. The book&’s dialogue helps young programmers understand complex concepts much more easily. It's the perfect way for young programmers (and their parents) to get started. There&’s no boring lessons or dull exercises in this adventure. You&’ll follow Erik and Simon&’s questions and mistakes, discover how to write programs with a team, and get a chance to create applications you can use in your daily life. By the time they&’re done reading, young learners will not only know how to write code, they&’ll know how to think about problems like professional developers. All code in this book runs on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. About the technology Computer programming is an adventure, full of new experiences, challenges, triumphs, and mistakes. In A Pythonic Adventure, you&’ll join brothers Erik and Simon as they learn to create their first Python program. Written especially for young readers, this book is the perfect introduction to a skill that will last a lifetime! About the book A Pythonic Adventure teaches you to code by asking questions, making errors, and trying out different solutions—just like in real life. As you go, you&’ll create a web application for a coffee shop step-by-step, from your first online menu to saving orders in a database. And this unique tutorial goes deeper than other beginner books. You&’ll learn and practice important skills like planning applications, finding bugs, and managing user expectations. What's inside Installing Python Creating text-based dialogs and menus Building web applications Making your web apps look professional About the reader For readers aged 10+. Perfect for adult beginners, too! About the author Pavel Anni is a Principal Customer Engineer at SambaNova Systems, and has also worked for Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and Red Hat. Table of Contents 1 Coffee for friends: First steps 2 Lists: What&’s on the menu? 3 Functions: Don&’t repeat yourself! 4 User errors: Everybody makes mistakes 5 Working with files: Being a shop manager 6 Main menu: Next customer! 7 Creating functions: Get the order and print it 8 Working with JSON: Save the order 9 Complete the menu: A real program 10 Learning Flask: Your first web application 11 Web form for orders: Coffee shop on the web 12 Database: We need good storage 13 Styles: Making it pretty 14 Help from AI: Improving our code 15 Next steps: Plans for the future
Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go: My Journey from Mental Welfare to Mental Health
by Allison Samuels Lucille O'Neal“In Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go Lucille will take you on a 40-year journey from ‘mental welfare to mental wealth.’ You will laugh—you may cry—and in the process you will be encouraged, enlightened, and empowered.”—Paula White, author of Dare to Dream: See Yourself as God Sees You As the mother of one of the greatest athletes of all time, her journey is exceptional; but her story reveals that she is more than just “Shaquille O’Neal’s mom.”Lucille O’Neal is a woman you know, a woman you understand. Perhaps your own journey resembles hers. O’Neal has been a rebellious teen, a single mother, a wife, a college student, a divorcée, and, above all, a woman of unique courage. Acquainted early in life with turmoil, O’Neal’s circumstances shaped her perspective and strengthened her resolve to overcome the challenges she would encounter later in life. She has endured poverty, rejection, abuse, addiction, and the illness of a child, yet today her faith and compassion for others are stronger than ever. O’Neal writes candidly—and often humorously—about her years of spiritual unrest and mental warfare, and her return to the God of her childhood.In Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go, O’Neal shares her struggles and disappointments against the backdrop of her sweetest memories and proudest accomplishments. After fifty-five years, O’Neal has gained the wisdom to recognize her wrongs and guide others down a different path. Her story is proof that it’s never too late for a new beginning.
Theodore and Woodrow: How Two American Presidents Destroyed Constitutional Freedom
by Andrew P. NapolitanoThe New York Times–bestselling author and Fox News judicial analyst examines the effects of two US presidents on personal freedom.“Either the Constitution means what it says, or it doesn’t.”America’s founding fathers saw freedom as a part of our nature to be protected—not to be usurped by the federal government—and so enshrined separation of powers and guarantees of freedom in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. But a little over a hundred years after America’s founding, those God-given rights were laid siege by two presidents caring more about the advancement of progressive, redistributionist ideology than the principles on which America was founded.Theodore and Woodrow is Judge Andrew P. Napolitano’s shocking historical account of how a Republican and a Democratic president oversaw the greatest shift in power in American history, from a land built on the belief that authority should be left to the individuals and the states to a bloated, far-reaching federal bureaucracy, continuing to grow and consume power each day.With lessons rooted in history, Judge Napolitano shows the intellectually arrogant, anti-personal freedom, even racist progressive philosophy driving these men to poison the American system of government. And Americans still pay for their legacy—in the federal income, in state-prescribed compulsory education, in the Federal Reserve, in perpetual wars, and in the constant encroachment of a government that coddles special interests and discourages true competition in the marketplace.With his attention to detail, deep constitutional knowledge, and unwavering adherence to truth telling, Judge Napolitano moves through the history of these men and their times in office to show how American values and the Constitution were sadly set aside, leaving personal freedom as a shadow of its former self, in the grip of an insidious, Nanny state, progressive ideology.
Money Management Essentials For Dummies
by Eric TysonJust the essentials you need to know to better manage your money Money Management Essentials For Dummies is your cheat sheet on becoming financially secure, now and into the future. Small and value-priced for the budget conscious, this book offers strategies for anyone to say goodbye to excess debt and prepare to achieve their goals. You'll discover the easy steps you can start taking today to get to a place of stability with your money. Create an emergency fund, manage outstanding debt, get good insurance, invest your money, and set financial goals—with this easy-to-follow guidance. This Essentials For Dummies guide will help you set yourself up for financial success. Understand how effective money management leads to financial security Build up enough savings that you can survive life's curveballs Make an achievable plan for managing debt Start investing your money and planning your estate Need easy-to-understand information to help get on track financially? Money Management Essentials For Dummies is the guide for you.
The Queer Girl is Going to Be Okay
by Dale WallsPublishers Weekly Best of the Year Queer Love. Something Dawn wants, desperately, but does not have. But maybe, if she can capture it, film it, interview the people who have it, queer love will be hers someday. Or, at least, she'll have made a documentary about it. A documentary that, hopefully, will win Dawn a scholarship to film school. Many obstacles stand in the way of completing her film, but her best friends Edie and Georgia are there to help her reach her goal, no matter what it takes. A touching and joyous story of queer friendship and girlhood set in the vibrant city of Houston, THE QUEER GIRL IS GOING TO BE OKAY will make you laugh, make you cry, and make you believe that eventually, everything will be okay.
The Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary
by Chelsea Lin WallaceA rollicking read-aloud featuring a wide cast of characters coming to the school nurse for help with their hilariously dramatic bumps, runny noses, and many other colorful complaints!Kids at Bluebell don't feel well—Gus is sad, and Benny fell. Splinters, lice, a paper cut, throw-up, bumps, a hungry gut. Charlee's tooth won't wiggle free!But there's someone to go to—Miss Peatree!The big feelings and minor dilemmas of elementary school are no match for this hilarious, delightful cast of characters and the untiring compassion of Miss Peatree. One after another, students pile into her office to get fixed up—whether they need a Band-Aid for a bumped knee or a solution for a touch of homesickness. Even the principal visits with an urgent paper cut!With irresistible, hilarious rhyme and endlessly lively art, Chelsea Lin Wallace and Alison Farrell showcase the humor of elementary school's many little problems and the gentle good sense that puts everything right.HILARIOUS HUMOR FOR ALL AGES: This genuinely funny picture book for kids will tickle adults, too. It's tongue-in-cheek but genuine, dramatic but keenly felt. Riddled with rhyme and chock-full of humor in every stanza, it's a perfect read-aloud at school, at bedtime, or whenever kids need cheering up on terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days.TIMELESS TOPIC: Classic in sensibility but with fresh, sharp wit, this book touches on a truly universal topic with an authentic voice young readers will recognize and identify with. The children's struggles immediately capture the drama of feeling sick without being scary. CELEBRATING SELF-CARE: In celebrating the ups and downs of potentially scary situations—feeling sick or getting injured—this book emphasizes the value of sharing emotions and seeing oneself through life's various difficulties. GREAT BOOK FOR CLASSROOM LIBRARY: The accessible, easy-to-read, funny text does an excellent job of getting kids to read and enjoy poetry without even noticing it. In addition to sharing this book for its fun school setting, elementary school teachers and librarians can easily use it in connection with poetry units.Perfect for:Read-aloud option for parents, teachers, and librarians looking for funny books for kidsStarting-school or back-to-school book for young readersReassuring book for kids who experience sickness or struggle to get through bad daysFans of humor, children's poetry, and books that celebrate big feelings
The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy Goodman
by Mari LoweSYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARD WINNER NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD WINNER Kirkus Top 10 Middle Grade for Fall ‘23 SHAINDY is a twelve-year-old Orthodox Jewish girl who struggles in school and has no good friends. She watches with envy as her next-door neighbor, GAYIL, excels socially and academically. They have little to do with each other, and it comes as a surprise when Shaindy looks out her window one September evening and sees Gayil staring out at her from her own window with a sign reading want to know a secret? The secret (at first) is that Gayil has a key fob that will allow them to break into their school after hours. Together, they set up a harmless prank in their classroom. But under Gayil’s instigation the mischief becomes malice, and Shaindy sees that the pranks and humiliations are targeted only at certain girls. But what could they have in common? With the fear of Gayil’s fury and her own reluctance growing, Shaindy comes to the terrifying conclusion that if she can’t figure out how to stop it, the next target could be her. P R A I S E ★ "Absorbing and principled… Lowe wastes not a word in crafting this taut and emotionally roiled exploration of culpability and forgiveness. Gayil is right–‘sixth grade is hard’–and Shaindy's vulnerability will likely resonate deeply with readers who share Shaindy's longing for acceptance." —Shelf-Awareness (starred) ★ "[An] introspective novel full of perceptive emotional observations." —Horn Book (starred) "Pitch-perfect… The struggle between trying to fit in and keeping true to yourself will resonate with all tweens." —School Library Journal "This thoughtful middle grade novel explores the complexity of middle school friendships, bullying, and what it means to make amends and have a fresh start." —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "An enormously rewarding meditation on friendship, fairness, and forgiveness." —Booklist "A nuanced exploration of the intricacies of friendship… Engrossing and deeply relatable." —Kirkus
Arhoolie Records Down Home Music: The Stories and Photographs of Chris Strachwitz
by Joel SelvinA visual storytelling celebration of American roots music in its rich variety through unseen and newly scanned photographs by the founder of the legendary Arhoolie Records.Founded in 1960 by Chris Strachwitz, the one-man operation Arhoolie Records eventually produced more than four hundred albums during more than forty years in operation, exploring the far corners of American vernacular music—blues, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, hillbilly, Texas-Mexican norteño music, and more.From the very beginning, Strachwitz brought his camera along with recording equipment as he met and recorded now-legendary artists such as Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Clifton Chenier, and Big Joe Williams. This book collects more than 150 of his best, most intimate, and exciting images—many never-before-seen—each with rich captions by Strachwitz and award-winning music journalist Joel Selvin, along with a substantial 20,000-word essay by Selvin about Arhoolie, Strachwitz, and the music.INTIMATE AND AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS: Although Strachwitz would always self-deprecatingly claim that the photographs he took while meeting and recording musicians were strictly documentary, and *maybe* of some use for a record sleeve later, they are much more than that. Lyrical, candid, real: His rapport with the musicians and their families is glowing and evident in these photographs.RIVETING MUSIC HISTORY PHOTO BOOK: These are never-before-seen photos, and photos like you’ve never seen before. Every image is from freshly remastered scans, and the authors dove deep into the Arhoolie archives to uncover images almost no one has had the chance to see. CRUCIAL AMERICAN MUSIC AND CULTURAL HISTORY: Strachwitz’s wide-ranging interest and unbridled enthusiasm for all sorts of roots music led to his crisscrossing the country from artist to artist based on recommendations, rumor, tips, radio broadcasts—the result being a portrait (in sound for the label, and image in this book) of vital American music in a wide range of genres. He has rich stories for each photograph and artist. AN INVALUABLE DOCUMENT: Arhoolie fundamentally shaped our understanding of American music. Renowned music writer Joel Selvin has not only worked with Strachwitz to draw out the stories behind the photographs, but he has contributed an invaluable long-form essay about Arhoolie, Strachwitz, and the label's cultural legacy to anchor this incredible book.Perfect for:Fans of American roots music, including the blues, folk, Cajun, Creole, zydeco, Mexican American border music, and moreFans of Lightnin' Hopkins, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Big Mama Thornton, Lydia Mendoza, Clifton Chenier, Flaco Jiménez, Mance Lipscomb, Narciso Martínez, Big Joe Williams, and the other fantastic artists whose records Arhoolie released over the yearsBirthday, holiday, graduation, or anytime gift for musicians and music loversCollectors of music history, American cultural history, Black history, and music photography books
What Do Brothas Do All Day?
by Ajuan ManceInspired by Richard Scarry’s What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities.Have you ever wondered . . . What do brothas do all day?Brothas drive. Brothas dance. Brothas work. Brothas listen. And brothas love.Scarry's now-classic book, first published in 1968, is a richly illustrated guide to the places, jobs, and activities that defined the daily lives of grown-ups. Author-illustrator Ajuan Mance created What Do Brothas Do All Day?, like Scarry, in response to children's innate curiosity about the activities and experiences of others, but also to meet the longing many kids have for characters and communities that look and feel like the people and places they know.This joyous reflection of real Black men and boys engaged in everyday life is a gift for Black kids who rarely see themselves reflected in the pages of a book and an affirmation of their world and the people who populate it. From grocery shopping and waiting for a trim at the barbershop to singing, dancing, and laughing with friends, Mance captures the beauty in the ordinary, affirming the enduring strength of the Black community.DIVERSE BOOKS FOR KIDS: This picture book features real Black men the author has observed in the world—everyday people, not models or stereotypes. One fan describes it as "just a rainbow of Black men, a beautiful rainbow of Black men."LIBRARIAN LOVE: What Do Brothas Do All Day? began as an all-ages zine, but the author began to conceive of it as a children's book after being approached by two children's librarians.INSPIRED BY A CLASSIC: As the author notes in the book, "I first encountered Richard Scarry's work in the early 1970s when I was about six years old. The world of adults, with its grocery lists, PTA meetings, shopping trips, and dinner parties, seemed both tantalizingly exotic and impossibly complex. Today, those same descriptors can be applied to the ways that many people of all ages perceive Black men."AN INVITATION: The book ends with an invitation, perhaps even a call to action: What will you do today?Perfect for:Parents and grandparents seeking engaging read-aloud and read-along picture booksTeachers and librarians looking for books featuring Black communitiesGift for readers of Jacqueline Woodson, Kwame Alexander, Cedella Marley, and Derrick Barnes booksFans of Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?
Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation
by Sharan B. Merriam Elizabeth J. Tisdell Heather L. Stuckey-PeyrotThe essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, 5th Edition is filled with practical advice and proven guidance for designing and implementing qualitative research studies, and for communicating findings clearly and effectively. Readers will develop a strong foundation in qualitative research theory and application, including an understanding of data sources, data analysis tools, and the types of qualitative research. This revised Fifth Edition offers an expanded interdisciplinary focus, covering qualitative research in the medical and health professions, the social sciences, education, and the humanities. It also covers new tools and technologies—including discussion of AI in qualitative research—that facilitate the process of conducting, analyzing, and presenting research. Written in reader-friendly terms, Qualitative Research is accessible to both novice and experienced researchers. Discover the theories, techniques, and analysis methods that make for rigorous qualitative studies Consider issues related to online data collection, interpretation of results, and qualitative research ethics Learn to develop a strong theoretical framework to guide qualitative studies Discover how qualitative research is used in many fields, including healthcare Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation is an indispensable reference for students and researchers looking to grow their knowledge of qualitative research methodologies across disciplines.
A Companion to the Translation of Classical Epic (Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World)
by Alexandra Lianeri Richard H. ArmstrongThe first volume of its kind to integrate trends in Translation Studies with Classical Reception Studies A Companion to the Translation of Classical Epic provides a comprehensive and wide-ranging account of key debates and case studies centered the translation of Greek and Latin epics. Rather than situating translation studies as a complementary field or an aspect of classical reception, the Companion offers a systematic framework for adapting and incorporating translation studies fully into classical studies. Its many chapters elaborate how translation is a central element in the epic's reception trajectories across the globe and addresses theoretical and methodological concerns arising from this conjunction. The Companion does not just provide a comprehensive overview of the translation theories it covers, but also offers fresh insights into theoretical and methodological issues currently at the top of the interdisciplinary agenda of scholars studying the global routes of ancient epic. In its sections, leading classicists, translation theorists, classical reception scholars, and cultural historians from Europe and North and South America reconfigure questions this research faces today, highlighting methods for an integrated approach. It explores how this integrated perspective responds to key challenges in the study of the epic's reception, emphasizing topics of temporality, gender, agency, community, target-language politics, and material production. A special section also features detailed dialogues with active translators such as Emily Wilson, Stanley Lombardo, and Susanna Braund, who speak extensively and frankly about their work. This is a key volume for all students and scholars who want to engage with research reflecting the contemporary agenda in classical reception, translation studies, and the study of epic in its global literary and cultural routes.
Condition-Based Maintenance and Residual Life Prediction
by Harleen Kaur Chandan Deep Singh Davinder Singh Kanwal Jit SinghCondition-Based Maintenance and Residual Life Prediction is essential for those looking to effectively implement condition-based maintenance strategies and enhance fault detection through a comprehensive understanding of vibration data analysis and residual life prediction, addressing key challenges in the field. Issues related to condition-based maintenance include its high initial cost, new techniques that can be difficult to implement due to resistance, older equipment that can be difficult to retrofit with sensors and monitoring equipment, and difficult-to-access equipment during production that is difficult to spot-measure. Keeping the above issues in mind, a general handbook for condition-based maintenance and residual life prediction is required to carry out in fault detection. Condition-Based Maintenance and Residual Life Prediction aims to develop, analyze, and model condition-based maintenance and residual life prediction through vibration data. The analysis of vibration responses will aid in developing a fault detection system. The sources of vibration may be due to the presence of different types of defects, such as cracks in the shaft, a bent shaft, or misalignment of shafts. This will give designers a diagnostic tool for predicting the trends of vibration conditions, leading to early fault detection. The devised tool will be capable of quantifying the amplitude of vibration based on the severity of defects. With the features available in the devised diagnostic tool, the proposed model can be used for design, predictive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance.
Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era
by Titania JordanPractical strategies and tips to help raise and teach children in a digital-first world In Parental Control: A Guide to Raising Balanced Kids in the Digital Era, Titania Jordan, a renowned internet and social media safety specialist, tackles the urgent dilemmas of modern parenting head-on. As technology increasingly engulfs the lives of our children, this book emerges as a beacon for those looking to guide, protect, and connect with them in meaningful ways. Navigating the complex digital landscape, Jordan delves into the effects of social media and the internet on our kids. She uncovers the challenges of balancing screen time with real-life interactions and the erosion of offline social skills due to digital immersion. Yet, it's not all dire—Jordan's expert insights offer a pathway to turning potential digital pitfalls into educational opportunities. The book will help you: Learn how to educate and empower the next generation to navigate the internet safely and responsibly Discover actionable advice on setting boundaries, fostering offline interactions, and promoting healthy digital habits. Benefit from the latest internet safety data, trends, and tips to keep your children protected in the digital age Perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers, Parental Control is more than just a book. It's a roadmap to raising well-adjusted children in a technology-driven world. This guide provides the tools you need to ensure technology complements the lives of those you care about, rather than consuming them. If you're looking to navigate the challenges of modern-day parenting with confidence and create a safe, balanced digital environment for your children, then this book is for you.
Microsoft 365 Excel Formulas & Functions For Dummies
by Ken BluttmanTurn Excel into an unstoppable data-and number-crunching machine Microsoft Excel is the Swiss Army knife of apps. With over 470 built-in functions and countless custom formulas, the program can help make you the smartest guy or gal in any room. And now that it's been supercharged with Copilot—Microsoft's AI-powered helper—it's even easier to produce accurate and useful results anywhere, anytime. Best of all, it doesn't take an advanced degree in mathematics or data science to take full advantage of Excel's functionality. Just grab a copy of this latest edition of Excel Formulas & Functions For Dummies and get a flying start on the Excel functions and formulas that power up your data superpowers. With this book, you'll: Learn to create and use hundreds of formulas and functions, correct common mistakes, and make calculations Discover how to analyze data and calculate statistics, and even work with dates and times Use the ever-evolving, AI-powered Copilot to expand Excel's functionality and make it easier to use Get ready to transform your copy of Excel at home or at work into an unstoppable toolkit equipped for almost any occasion. Grab a copy of Excel Formulas & Functions For Dummies today!
Crop Biofortification: Biotechnological Approaches for Achieving Nutritional Security under Changing Climate
by Muhammad Aslam Abdul Qayyum Sajid Fiaz Adnan Noor Shah Javed IqbalDevelop more nutritious crops to aid in the fight against world hunger with this timely volume One in nine people worldwide suffer from hunger or food scarcity. Massively increasing food production is one of the most urgent scientific projects in the modern world, particularly as a changing climate places increasing pressure on the global food supply and on sustainable food production processes. Biofortification is a process in which plant breeding, improved agronomic practices, and/or modern biotechnology are employed to increase nutrient density of crops without sacrificing any of their desirable characteristics. It’s an essential tool in the global fight against hunger. Crop Biofortification offers an up-to-the-minute overview of this essential subject and its recent advances. It covers all the latest methodologies and techniques deployed in biofortification, as well as surveying plant responses to genetically induced biofortification and the effect of climate change on biofortified crops. Designed to allow for the application of these techniques at the field level, it’s a significant contribution towards the search for a sustainable global food supply. Crop Biofortification readers will also find: Presentation of recent advances in omics, particularly metabolomics, which can decipher potential changes in plants caused by biofortificationDetailed discussion of methods for increasing the nutritional content of edible plants to address specific nutritional deficienciesContributions towards a road map for increasing global food production by 70% before the year 2050 Crop Biofortification is ideal for researchers, policymakers, and professionals interested in the potential biofortification of crop plants, as well as graduate and advanced undergraduate students in agronomy, plant physiology, plant breeding and genetics, agricultural biotechnology, and related fields.
Cardiovascular Hemodynamics for the Clinician
by George A. Stouffer J. Larry KleinConcise, reliable, and useful handbook for understanding the practical application of hemodynamics in clinical medicine Cardiovascular Hemodynamics for the Clinician, Third Edition is a concise, straightforward handbook to help practicing clinicians and physicians in training better understand and interpret hemodynamic data. This book contains useful and practical information that will be helpful in making specific diagnoses, determining prognosis, and guiding therapy. The text provides a basic overview of cardiac and circulatory physiology followed by detailed discussion of pathophysiological changes in various disease states. Topics covered include the basics of hemodynamics, nuts and bolts of right heart catheterization, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, cardiogenic shock, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, mechanical circulatory support devices, and pericardial disease. Numerous pressure tracings and comprehensive information on other hemodynamic data including cardiac output, intracardiac shunts, and coronary hemodynamics are included throughout the book. The book has a large number of case examples which reinforce the text by demonstrating what is seen in daily practice. New content for the third edition includes expanded discussion of transcatheter valves, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, assessment of coronary microvasculature, use of resting coronary indices to determine hemodynamic significance of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, acute right heart strain in pulmonary embolus, and interventions for tricuspid and mitral valve disease. Written by a group of highly qualified authors with significant academic and practitioner experience, Cardiovascular Hemodynamics for the Clinician, Third Edition includes information on specific sample topics including: Basics of hemodynamicsNuts and bolts of right heart catheterization and PA catheter placement, the atrial waveform, cardiac output, and detection, localization, and quantification of intracardiac shuntsHemodynamics of valvular disease including aortic and mitral stenosis and regurgitation, pulmonary valve disease, and tricuspid valve diseaseHypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathyAcute and chronic heart failure Pericardial disease including constrictive pericarditis, effusive-constrictive pericarditis, and cardiac tamponadeCardiogenic shockHemodynamics of mechanical circulatory support devices including ECHO, Impella, Tandem Heart, and intra-aortic balloon counterpulsationCoronary hemodynamics, fractional flow reserve, and coronary microvascular dysfunctionHemodynamics of right ventricular myocardial infarctionPulmonary hypertensionHemodynamics of arrhythmias and pacemakers Cardiovascular Hemodynamics for the Clinician, Third Edition is an essential reference for cardiologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, advanced practice providers working in the ICU, Cath Lab or CV surgery service, medical and surgical residents, cardiology fellows, intensive care unit nurses, and cath lab nurses and techs.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365
by Paul McFedriesAn illustrated, A-to-Z, and newly updated guide to mastering Microsoft Office 365 Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition is a newly revised edition of the easy-to-use and up-to-date visual walkthrough of Microsoft's ubiquitous office products. It#s the fastest and most efficient way to get up to speed on world-famous apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, offering crystal-clear, high-resolution screenshots that show you exactly how to get things done. Tired of confusing, text-based “instructions” that leave you scratching your head and wondering, “Why didn't that work?” Then grab a copy of TYV Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition for a complete, A-to-Z tour of Microsoft 365 that takes you through how to generate sophisticated documents in Word, crunch numbers in Excel, keep your life organized in Outlook, and build attractive and persuasive presentations in PowerPoint. This book shows you how to master basic, foundational features that have been around for years, as well as cutting-edge new additions to the software—like Microsoft's Copilot AI—that make your job easier and make you more productive. From working with files in the cloud to setting up your own local databases in Access, TYV Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition puts the info, screenshots, and instructions you need at your fingertips. Readers will find: Hundreds of hi-res, full-page screenshots that demonstrate Microsoft 365's most useful features Specific instructions on how to get more from your favorite Office 365 apps, like how to add attachments to your Outlook emails or include narration in a PowerPoint presentation Techniques to incorporate artificial intelligence in your everyday work to supercharge your productivity by summarizing Word documents or automatically generating Excel formulas Perfect for anyone looking for an intuitive and visual guide to Microsoft 365 that comes with full-screen images that show you exactly what to do and where to click, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365, 2nd Edition is the simplest and most effective resource for mastering the world's most popular suite of office apps.
Gluten-Free All-in-One For Dummies
by The Experts at DummiesSimple advice on avoiding gluten, balancing your diet, and keeping your gut healthy Whether you're choosing to cut out gluten due to medical necessity or by choice, Gluten-Free All-In-One For Dummies helps you adapt to a gluten-free lifestyle and shows you how to steer clear of gluten, inside and outside the home. Newcomers to the gluten-free diet (and those who have been gluten-free for a while) will love this comprehensive guide packed with tips on which ingredients to swap out, how to cook without gluten, and what to watch out for in restaurants. Plus, enjoy more than two hundred tasty (and nutritious!) gluten-free recipes that will help keep your gut healthy. Learn about the benefits of a gluten-free diet Get recipes for gluten-free cooking and baking Go gluten-free on a budget with affordable ingredients Maintain your gut health with nutritional tips from the experts With content pulled from several popular For Dummies books, this comprehensive resource is full of reliable information for anyone who wants or needs to cut out gluten.
Is This Love (Marley)
by Bob Marley Cedella MarleyRelive the magic of Bob Marley's most beloved songs in this newest picture book adaptation!Is this love?Is this love that I'm feeling?Bob Marley's music has captured the hearts and souls of families around the world. This sweet adaptation of one of his best loved songs is a heartwarming tale of an older child's love for a younger sibling.From the moment she sees her baby sister, big sister knows just what she's going to do: love her and treat her right, every day and every night. Playing together, watching over her, standing by her through thick and thin . . . big sister does it all, because yes, this is love that she's feeling.Adapted by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's eldest child, and exuberantly illustrated by Alea Marley, Is This Love is a joyful ode to the unshakeable love shared by all those who call one another family.BOB MARLEY FANS: This new addition to the series based on the lyrics of famed reggae musician Bob Marley introduces his music and ideals to the youngest of readers, while inspiring nostalgia in older ones.GREAT READ ALOUD: The musical refrains make for fun and predictable read-alouds at story time and bedtime.SIBLING LOVE: Warm and lyrical, this book is a familiar ode to the unbreakable and enduring bond between sisters, making it a perfect gift to welcome a new family member or celebrate important milestones.SWEET MESSAGE FOR FAMILIES: Imaginative and vibrant, parents and caregivers will appreciate the endearing message of this picture book, recognizing that love comes in all forms and the importance of treasuring special times with family every day.Perfect for: Parents and grandparentsTeachers and librariansFans of Bob MarleyGift-givers looking for sweet picture books
Books Make Good Friends: A Bibliophile Book
by Jane MountThis new picture book from beloved author-illustrator Jane Mount celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world.Lotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. She's shy, and she doesn't really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks. Iconic Bibliophile creator Jane Mount makes her children's book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover's attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative—which includes fun recommended reads on each page—explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training, and is perfect for enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike!FOR ALL TYPES OF READERS: The story's main character, Lotti, is shy and struggles to make friends, but her imagination and love for reading take her to faraway places and introduce her to new friends. Readers of all tastes will find a relatable character in Lotti and enjoy the diverse books she reads—from fiction and nonfiction to novels and picture books. There's a book for everyone!PROMOTING LITERACY: The concept behind this book is timelessly important: promoting literacy. It is especially helpful for reluctant readers who may need to learn how to navigate resources like libraries and will teach them how to find books in their communities. In each scene, the main character is reading a new book. She visits her school library and her public library and has a tote bag from an independent bookstore. This book encourages kids to literally go out and read, broaden their horizons, and immerse themselves in the rich world of books. INTERACTIVE & VIBRANT: Readers will love discovering new books as they engage with the interactive format of this journal-style picture book, which features book recommendations, book lists and stacks, and lots of bookish commentary and questions in Mount's signature hand-lettering. Her recognizable and vibrant art style achieves a new level of playfulness that will hold endless appeal for young readers. PERFECT FOR FANS OF BIBLIOPHILE: Jane Mount is the creator behind the beloved Bibliophile line of products ranging from journals to stationery to décor for book lovers. Fans will be excited to share this with young ones in their lives!OVERCOMING SHYNESS: Highly autobiographical, this book reveals that Jane was a shy kid, very much like Lotti. She tells her story in the Author's Note. The backmatter also features a stack of all her favorite books, with her charming commentary.ENGAGING RESOURCE TOOL: Aside from being a wonderful tool for excited young readers, this book will be a welcome resource for those who care about making reading more accessible to children—including teachers, librarians, parents, and family members—and fostering connections with young readers.Perfect for:Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking resources for voracious readers and reluctant readersKids who love reading and enjoy stories about friendship, bookstores, and bookish catsGift giving for birthday, holiday, graduation, spring break or summer readingFans of Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany and Bibliophile: Diverse SpinesReaders who cherish classic children's books old and new, like Charlotte's Web, Ivy + Bean, Harry Potter, Wonder, The Golden Compass, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, and so many more included on Lotti's shelvesAnyone who LOVES books
Death & Sparkles and the Sacred Golden Cupcake: Book 2
by Rob JustusDeath and Sparkles are back in their second hilarious adventure! This zany yet philosophical graphic novel features a most unlikely pair of BFFs: Death, a grim reaper who's never had a friend, and Sparkles, the Last Unicorn, a celebrity influencer who is somehow immune to Death’s touch.Death and Sparkles never imagined they would become besties for life . . . or rather, death. And they didn’t expect to get pulled into another wild adventure so soon. But when Sparkles’s horn begins to glow mysteriously and the pair discovers a message left by his unicorn parents, Death reluctantly follows Sparkles on a search to find out what it all means.Sparkles is 100 percent sure the answer will be revealed through some hard-hitting, epic dance moves. Death wants to make sure there is minimal collateral damage. With nothing but golden cupcake bling as their compass, they embark on a journey into the depths of the sewers.Wacky chaos ensues once again for the BFFs in this continuation to the Death & Sparkles book series as a unicorn, a grim reaper, and a group of vengeance-driven mole men hoping to steal Sparkles’s golden cupcake face off!HILARIOUS BUDDY COMEDY KIDS COMIC: Move over, Wayne and Garth! Move over, Beavis and Butt-Head! Readers will love this spin on the classic mismatched buddy dynamic featuring two of the most powerful beings around: the guy in charge of taking everyone’s life when it’s their time and the most magical creature still in existence on Earth. Never have two beings been less alike or more adorable.PERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: With bright, vibrant illustrations; big, fun fonts; expressive sound effects; an irreverent spirit; and a heart full of cupcakes, this graphic novel will entice even the most skeptical of young readers.BIG THEMES: Self-awareness, empathy, bravery, commercialism, celebrity influencers, and the courage to stand up for what you believe in, even if it's the hard thing to do—all these important themes weave throughout the book in subtle ways.LIKE LIVING IN CANDYLAND: Rob Justus’s vivid, expressive art is an endless delight. With tons to see on every page and countless visual gags throughout, this book will delight graphic novel fans and bring new readers to the genre.Perfect for:Fans of graphic novels and comic booksUnicorn enthusiastsReluctant readersParents, teachers, educators, and librarians seeking engaging and funny kids' booksFans of Hilda and the Troll, Steven Universe, Wings of Fire, The Dragon Prince, The Legend of Korra, and Avatar: The Last Airbender
Self-Love Club: Real Talk and Reminders for Discovering that We're Enough
by Hyesu LeeThis celebration of self‑love and healing, from illustrator and comics creator Hyesu Lee, is a knowing smile and a shared sigh in book form. Welcome to the club!Finding the uniqueness that makes you you. Empowering yourself while staying vulnerable and open. Learning to rest, nurture your needs, and embrace self-love. Hyesu Lee has been on a healing journey toward all these states, and she invites you to come along with her.In this generously candid compilation of art, comics, and illustrated reflections, Lee shines a humorous and heartfelt light on the small moments in life that help us find ourselves and learn to love what we find. This charming little book makes the perfect gift for that person in your life you'd like to see join the self‑love club, whether that's a friend, a loved one, or your very own self.A POSITIVE APPROACH TO SELF-CARE: This book takes a joyous approach to self-acceptance and is full of reminders that no matter where you are in your journey, you are enough, and you are loved. Its humor and bright colors make it a breath of fresh air, but it's also not afraid to look at the harder things in life. We must love ourselves in good times and in bad, and small encouragements like this comic gem are just what we need to help us do so. RISING-STAR ARTIST: Hyesu Lee's work as a muralist, illustrator, and cartoonist inspires her fans with its unique take on life. Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, she is now based in Brooklyn and has gained a loyal following for her idiosyncratic style found in illustrations for brands, magazines, public murals, and packaging worldwide.CONTENT-RICH GIFT BOOK: While this book is petite and sweetly sized for gifting, it's chock-full of words of wisdom and clever reflections to peruse over and over. This is a book to spend time with or to keep at the bedside whenever you need to feel seen.Perfect for:Anyone who could use a boost to their mental health and own sense of self-loveGiving as girlfriend gifts, gifts of encouragement, or Valentine's Day giftsFans of Hyesu LeeIllustration buffsReaders of comics and graphic novels from artists like Allie Brosh, Abbi Jacobson, Reza Farazmand, and Ton Mak