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Sweet Sixteen (Jane Ellison #3)
By Anne Emery. 1956
Sixteen is the magic age--the age when every girl expects to find a measure of poise and confidence... even glamor.…
But Jane Ellison, just sixteen, begins to suspect that this wonderful transformation has eluded her. Everything about her junior year seems to go awry and days that should have been busy and carefree are filled with all manner of annoyances. Particularly irksome is her younger sister, Judy, whose effortless success in and out of school makes Jane's accomplishments look insignificant. The old crowd seems uninteresting, 4-H projects which have always absorbed Jane become difficult and she even quarrels with Chuck Ransome, her "almost steady" boy friend. Worst of all her school work suffers. She is definitely out of step with her parents, her sister and her old friends and she can't see why. Jane is resigned to failure until hope comes from an unexpected source. The attractive young teacher who comes to live with the Ellisons helps Jane find a new perspective on dating and homework and getting along with her family. The Ellisons, in turn, find themselves involved in the teacher's romantic problems. And in the process Jane finally finds that the true magic of sixteen comes through her own efforts.
What I Left Behind: A tense and twisting psychological crime thriller (The Jan Pearce Series)
By Jacqueline Ward. 2023
To find a kidnapped child, a police detective with a hidden past must step into the spotlight—and into the crosshairs.…
DC Jan Pearce is a talented cop who keeps a low profile, toiling away on cold cases. Her new colleagues in Manchester don&’t know about her dark past and the real reason she left London—and she plans to keep it that way. But when the two-year-old daughter of a wealthy executive is abducted, Jan is torn. The father, as well as Jan&’s senior officer, are convinced an organized gang is behind it, but Jan senses something more personal at work. After traces of bomb-making material are found, however, the kidnapping escalates into a national security concern. The last thing Jan wants is to be on camera at a press conference. But to save a life, will she dare to put her own at risk?
Sun of a Beach
By Mia Sosa. 2023
Fun in the sun awaits in this funny, flirty, and deliciously sexy rom-com novella by USA Today best-selling author Mia…
Sosa. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert, Olivia Dade, and Alexis Daria!No-nonsense executive Naomi Reyes can't believe she let her boss manipulate her into babysitting Donovan Taylor, the most insufferable creative director of all time. Worse, she'll be trapped on a private island with him, while a bevy of gorgeous models vie for a coveted chance to grace the cover of M-Class Magazine's inaugural Swimsuit Edition—and, if the office rumors are true, an equally coveted place in Donovan's bed. Still, if she survives the trip with no major mishaps, she'll earn a shot at landing a dream job as an M-Class writer. Easy peasy, right?Wrong.Donovan detests people who try to undermine his artistic control, and his boss's latest machinations send Donovan to a very devious place. Sure, Naomi will get her precious photo shoot, but it won't be what she expects. Bonus? Ruffling the feathers of the humorless exec who's never liked Donovan will be satisfying too—assuming she doesn't drown him in the ocean first.Let the beach games begin.
Prepare! 2023-2024 NRSVue Edition: An Ecumenical Music & Worship Planner
By David L. Bone, Mary Scifres. 2023
A weekly worship planning book for pastors and musicians.An all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan…
the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the church year, the 2023-2024 edition of Prepare! is lectionary based and places everything at your fingertips:- New theme index! Includes themes like: assurance, doubt, family, justice, prayer, temptation, and many more.- Scripture Index.- Calendar format that helps you plan the entire choir year, from September through August.- Eight or more suggested hymns for each service keyed to 16 hymnals from at least 7 different denominations, including: Africana Hymnal, The Baptist Hymnal, Chalice Hymnal (Disciples of Christ), The Faith We Sing, Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal, The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal), Hymns for the Family of God, Lutheran Book of Worship, The Presbyterian Hymnal, The New Century Hymnal (United Church of Christ), Renew! Songs & Hymns for Blended Worship, Songs for Praise and Worship Singalong Edition, The United Methodist Hymnal, Voices United, Worship & Song, and Worship III (Roman Catholic).- Complete lectionary text of the Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings, using the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition of the Bible.- Reproducible worship planning forms.- Resources for holidays and special days.- Suggestions for prayers, solos, anthems, visuals, and much more.Also available with Common English Bible (CEB) lectionary texts
The United Methodist Music & Worship Planner 2023-2024 CEB Edition
By David L. Bone, Mary Scifres. 2023
A weekly worship planning book for United Methodist pastors and musicians.An all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and…
pastor plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the year, The United Methodist Music and Worship Planner 2023-2024 is lectionary-based and places at your fingertips: Weekly pages in spiral-bound format that help you plan the entire worship year, from September through August. Eight or more suggested hymns for each service keyed to United Methodist worship resources: The United Methodist Hymnal, The Faith We Sing, Worship & Song, The United Methodist Book of Worship, and The Africana Hymnal. Complete lectionary text of the Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings using the Common English Bible translation. Reproducible worship planning forms. Resources for holidays and special days. Suggestions for prayers, solos, anthems, visuals, and much more.Also available with NRSV texts
Prepare! 2023-2024 CEB Edition: An Ecumenical Music & Worship Planner
By David L. Bone, Mary Scifres. 2023
A weekly worship planning book for pastors and musicians.An all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan…
the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the church year, the 2023-2024 edition Prepare! is lectionary based and placeseverything at your fingertips:- New theme index! Includes themes like: assurance, doubt, family, justice, prayer, temptation, and many more.- Scripture Index.- Calendar format that helps you plan the entire choir year, from September through August.- Eight or more suggested hymns for each service keyed to 16 hymnals from at least 7 different denominations, including: Africana Hymnal, The Baptist Hymnal, Chalice Hymnal (Disciples of Christ), The Faith We Sing, Glory to God: The Presbyterian Hymnal, The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal), Hymns for the Family of God, Lutheran Book of Worship, The Presbyterian Hymnal, The New Century Hymnal (United Church of Christ), Renew! Songs & Hymns for Blended Worship, Songs for Praise and Worship Singalong Edition, The United Methodist Hymnal, Voices United, Worship & Song, and Worship III (Roman Catholic).- Complete lectionary text of the Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings, using the Common English Bible translation.- Reproducible worship planning forms.- Resources for holidays and special days.- Suggestions for prayers, solos, anthems, visuals, and much more.Also available with New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) texts
Essentials of Health, Culture, and Diversity
By Mark Edberg. 2023
With diversity, including cultural diversity, increasingly become the norm, it has become even more essential for students and those planning…
to work in public health to have more than a cursory understanding of the important cultural dimension of the human societies and groups with whom they'll be partners. Essentials of Health, Culture, and Diversity: Understanding People, Reducing Disparities examines what is meant by culture and the ways which culture intersects with health issues, and explores how public health efforts can benefit by understanding and working with cultural processes. Using a range of conceptual tools and research methods, this text provides an overview of specific domains where culture and health intersect, including: varying definitions of health/well-being; understandings of health risk; illness causation and treatment theories (ethnomedical systems); healing/curing traditions; the relationship between health risk (vulnerability) and more.
Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors: Safety, Sustainability, and Efficiency (Wiley Series in Corrosion)
By Jeenat Aslam, Chandrabhan Verma, Ruby Aslam. 2023
GRAFTED BIOPOLYMERS AS CORROSION INHIBITORS Comprehensive resource explaining the synthesis, characterization, and anticorrosive applications of green and environmentally benign grafted…
biopolymers and their derivatives Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors highlight research and technology on sustainable grafted biopolymers as corrosion inhibitors and detail their rapidly emerging features and future research prospects. The many forms of grafted biopolymers and techniques for preventing corrosion are explored in relation to their macromolecular weights, chemical makeup, and distinctive molecular and electronic structures. The book covers state-of-the-art corrosion science and engineering as well as an in-depth, step-by-step exposition of knowledge on numerous corrosion systems and their role in contemporary industry. Each chapter include an introduction, isolation and purification, synthesis methods, worked examples, current applications, and future predictions. Edited and contributed to by well-known researchers, scientists and experts from academia and industry, Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors includes information on: Basics of corrosion, economic adverse effects and its mitigation, and past and present developments and future directions of corrosion inhibition Corrosion inhibitor classification and selection criteria, chemical, electrochemical, and surface characterization, and computational techniques for corrosion monitoring Sustainable grafted biopolymers, covering synthesis and characterizations, properties and applications, and factors affecting biopolymers grafting Grafted natural exudates gums, pectin, chitosan, starch, cellulose, alginates, dextrin, and biopolymer composites and nanocomposites as sustainable corrosion inhibitors Delivering the recent advancements in sustainable grafted biopolymer for the anticorrosive applications arena, Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors is an essential resource for scholars in academia and industry, working corrosion engineers, and materials science, engineering, and chemistry students.
Elternratgeber starke Kinder für Dummies (Für Dummies)
By Michelle Dostal. 2023
Michelle Dostal erklärt Ihnen in diesem Buch, wie Sie Ihr Kind zu einem selbstbewussten, umsichtigen und glücklichen Menschen erziehen, ohne…
sich dabei völlig aufzugeben. Dabei geht sie nicht nur auf die Eltern-Kind-Beziehung ein, sondern hilft auch dabei das Verhältnis zu Geschwistern, Familienmitgliedern oder Freunden zu stärken. Lernen Sie kindliche Bedürfnisse wahrzunehmen, zu versorgen und Trigger zu umschiffen und fördern Sie die Stärke Ihres Kindes. Das Buch enthält auch zahlreiche Tipps für typische Konflikte, wie das Aufeinanderprallen von Bedürfnissen oder Zeitdruck im Alltag.
Printable Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells
By Hongwei Han, Michael Grätzel, Anyi Mei, Yue Hu. 2023
Printable Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells A comprehensive exploration of printable perovskite solar cells and their potential for commercialization In Printable…
Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an accessible and incisive discussion of the principles, technologies, and fabrication processes associated with the manufacture and use of perovskite solar cells. The authors detail the properties, characterization methods, and technologies for halide perovskite materials and devices and explain printable processing technologies, mesoscopic anode and cathodes, and spacer layers for printable perovskite solar cells. In the book, you’ll find expansive discussions of the stability issues inherent in perovskite solar cells and explore the potential for scaling and commercializing the printing of perovskite solar cells, complete with real-world industry data. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the background and fundamentals of perovskite solar cells Comprehensive explorations of the characterization methods and technologies used with halide perovskite materials and devices Practical discussions of printable processing technologies for perovskite solar cells Fulsome treatments of the stability issues associated with perovskite solar cells and potential solutions for them Perfect for materials scientists, solid state physicists and chemists, and electronics engineers, Printable Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cells will also benefit surface chemists and physicists.
Coaching & Mentoring For Dummies
By Leo MacLeod, Marty Brounstein. 2023
Inspire people to perform at their best in any workplace environment Coaching & Mentoring For Dummies is the playbook to…
help supervisors change their role from doer/manager to coach/mentor. Leadership and coaching expert Leo MacLeod, shares the secrets of motivating employees to find purpose in their work and grow as independent problem solvers—without micromanaging them. Written for today’s changing workplace, the book provides guidance on leading diverse teams, working with younger generations and working remotely. Business is built on relationships, especially in today’s global economy. Coaching and mentoring are more important than ever. This readable guide provides you with the skills to strengthen connections and pass on useful knowledge that will help teams elevate their productivity and quality of work. Gain or improve the coaching skills that drive employee performance and commitment in diverse workforces Encourage colleagues to deliver results and guide employees to think for themselves Motivate teams both in person and virtually, and navigate intergenerational issues Be a sounding board for others and get the best out of your teams Foster mentoring relationships that help employees grow and stay engaged in their careers.This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who wants to learn the best practices of coaching and mentorship in today’s diverse, digital world.
Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules
By Sudhir P. Singh, Santosh Kumar Upadhyay. 2023
Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules Harness the planet’s most numerous resources with this comprehensive guide Microorganisms constitute the invisible majority…
of all living creatures on Earth. They are found virtually everywhere on the planet, including in environments too extreme for any larger organisms to exist. They form a hugely significant resource whose potential value for human society cannot be overlooked. The creation of microorganism- based bioreactors for the industrial production of valuable biomolecules has the potential to revolutionize a range of industries and fields. Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules provides a comprehensive introduction to these bioresources. It covers all potential approaches to the use of microbial technology and the production of high-value biomolecules for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural industries, among others. The book’s rigorous detail and global, holistic approach to harnessing the power of the planetary microbiome make it an invaluable introduction to this growing area of research and production. Readers will also find: Detailed coverage of basic, applied, biosynthetic, and translational approaches to the use of microbial technology Discussion of industrially produced microbe-borne enzymes including invertase, lipase, keratinase, protease, and more Approaches for using microbial bioreactors to generate biofuels Microbial Bioreactors for Industrial Molecules is essential for scientists and researchers in microbiology and biotechnology, as well as for professionals in the biotech industries and graduate students studying the applications of the life sciences.
R for Data Science
By Hadley Wickham, Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel, Garrett Grolemund. 2023
Use R to turn data into insight, knowledge, and understanding. With this practical book, aspiring data scientists will learn how…
to do data science with R and RStudio, along with the tidyverse—a collection of R packages designed to work together to make data science fast, fluent, and fun. Even if you have no programming experience, this updated edition will have you doing data science quickly.You'll learn how to import, transform, and visualize your data and communicate the results. And you'll get a complete, big-picture understanding of the data science cycle and the basic tools you need to manage the details. Updated for the latest tidyverse features and best practices, new chapters show you how to get data from spreadsheets, databases, and websites. Exercises help you practice what you've learned along the way.You'll understand how to:Visualize: Create plots for data exploration and communication of resultsTransform: Discover variable types and the tools to work with themImport: Get data into R and in a form convenient for analysisProgram: Learn R tools for solving data problems with greater clarity and easeCommunicate: Integrate prose, code, and results with Quarto
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Study Guide
By Benjamin Muschko. 2023
Vulnerabilities in software and IT infrastructure pose a major threat to organizations. In response, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)…
developed the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification to verify an administrator's proficiency to protect Kubernetes clusters and the cloud native software they contain. This practical book helps you fully prepare for the certification exam by walking you through all of the topics covered.Different from typical multiple-choice formats used by other certifications, this performance-based exam requires deep knowledge of the tasks it covers under intense time pressure. If you want to pass the CKS exam on the first go, author Benjamin Muschko shares his personal experience to help you learn the objectives, abilities, and tips and tricks you need to pass on the first attempt.Identify, mitigate, and/or minimize threats to cloud native applications and Kubernetes clustersLearn the ins and outs of Kubernetes's security features, and external tools for security detection and mitigation purposesDemonstrate competency to perform the responsibilities of a Kubernetes administrator or application developer with a security viewpointSolve real-world Kubernetes problems in a hands-on, command-line environmentEffectively navigate and solve questions during the CKS exam
In Sexuality and the Rise of China Travis S. K. Kong examines the changing meanings of same-sex identities, communities, and…
cultures for young Chinese gay men in contemporary Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China. Drawing on ninety life stories, Kong’s transnational queer sociological approach shows the complex interplay between personal biography and the dramatically changing social institutions in these three societies. Kong conceptualizes coming out as relational politics and the queer/tongzhi community and commons as an affective, imaginative means of connecting, governed by homonormative masculinity. He shows how monogamy is a form of cruel optimism and envisions state and sexuality intertwining in different versions of homonationalism in each location. Tracing the alternately diverging and converging paths of being young, "Chinese," gay, and male, Kong reveals how both Western and emerging inter- and intra- Asian queer cultures shape queer/tongzhi experiences. Most significantly, at this historical juncture characterized by the rise of China, Kong criticizes the globalization of sexuality by emphasizing inter-Asia modeling, referencing, and solidarities and debunks the essentializing myth of Chineseness, thereby decolonizing Western sexual knowledge and demonstrating the differential meanings of Chineseness/queerness across the Sinophone world.
Sueños de robot
By Isaac Asimov. 1986
¿Cómo influirán los robots en la vida de la humanidad? ¿Qué papel desempeñarán en un futuro más o menos lejano…
estos extraños mecanismos creados por el hombre casi a su imagen y semejanza? Isaac Asimov nos brinda aquí unas narraciones que, sin lugar a dudas, moverán a reflexión. Las historias aparecen espléndidamente ilustradas por Ralph McQuarrie, diseñador de numerosas películas de ciencia ficción. Los lectores han dicho:«Siempre he sido fan de Asimov y este libro es simplemente genial.» «Con Isaac Asimov siempre nos encontraremos en la cima de la Ciencia ficción literaria. Increíble.»
Trilogía de la Fundación
By Isaac Asimov. 1951
La «Trilogía de la Fundación» está considerada la mejor serie de la ciencia ficción universal. Como tal, fue galardonada en…
1966 con un premio Hugo, y ahora reunida en un único volumen: una lectura imprescindible para los amantes del género. El hombre se ha dispersado por toda la galaxia. La capital del Imperio es Trántor, nido de intrigas y corrupción. Gracias a su ciencia, fundada en el estudio matemático de los hechos históricos y el comportamiento de las masas, el psicohistoriador Hari Seldon prevé la caída del Imperio y el retorno a la barbarie durante varios milenios. A fin de reducir este período de barbarie a mil años, Seldon decide crear una Fundación en un extremo de la galaxia. El poderío de la Fundación alcanza límites insospechados, su dominio se sostiene en la energía, la religión y el comercio. Sin embargo, la aparición del Mulo, un individuo dotado de poderes paranormales, desafía todas las previsiones. Conquistando planeta tras planeta, le gana terreno a la Fundación de manera vertiginosa. La salvación de la galaxia queda en manos de una Segunda Fundación totalmente secreta y cuyo emplazamiento es desconocido incluso para los dirigentes de la Primera. Reseña:«Cualquier aportación a la interminable controversia sobre el futuro debería mostrarse agradecida, en primer lugar, a Isaac Asimov.»The New Yorker
Hazte cargo de tus heridas: Sana tu pasado y mejora tu presente Sana tu pasado y mejora tu presente
By Francely Valencia Morales. 2023
Este libro te enseña, a través de la neuropsicología, a sanar las heridas emocionales que afectan tu vida hoy y…
no te permiten avanzar Las heridas profundas de la psique son como cualquier otra: deben cicatrizar. Si no, toda situación dolorosa las hará sangrar de nuevo. Cerrarlas exige que tomes las riendas y seas partícipe del cambio. La neuropsicóloga Francely Valencia Morales te muestra cuál fue su proceso de sanación y cómo puedes aplicar esas herramientas para mejorar tu salud emocional y construir una vida con propósito. No puedes cambiar el pasado, pero sí puedes hacerte cargo del presente. "Solo hay una persona que dirige el mando de nuestra mente y tiene las llaves secretas para sanar cada acontecimiento vivido. Esos somos nosotros mismos". DOCTOR JORGE ENRIQUE ROJAS.
Ellie Brader Hates Mr. G.
By Janet Johnston. 1991
My Favorite Teacher Just Ruined My Whole Year! She didn't mean to, of course. I mean, it wasn't Ms. Simpson's…
fault her mother got sick and she had to leave. It's just that then we were stuck with Mr. Garrett. He was about as old as a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and almost as mean. He kept changing the rules about everything--even who'd get to keep Bingo, our class rabbit, at the end of the year. It just wasn't fair! Too bad kids can't divorce their teachers! Instead, I was just trying to stay out of Mr. G.'s way until the end of the year. Maybe he'd hardly even notice me. But then some really weird things--some really awful things--happened. And I found out that even a mean old dinosaur doesn't have to be scary. Who knows? With a little luck, I might even survive fifth grade!
La parabola de Pablo (Nueva edición): Auge y caída de un gran capo del narcotráfico
By Alonso Salazar. 2023
La parábola de Pablo es ya un clásico de la literatura colombiana. Desde su primera publicación en el 2001 se…
ha mantenido como la biografía más completa sobre el siniestro capo del cartel de Medellín que ha inspirado, entre otras, la famosa serie Escobar, el patrón del mal. A punto de cumplirse 30 años de la muerte de Pablo Escobar, los lectores podrán contar con una versión revisada que incluye un capítulo nuevo sobre las fuentes consultadas por el autor para la actualización del libro en su totalidad. En La parábola de Pablo, Salazar presenta dimensiones íntimas y cuadros complejos, humanos y brutales del hombre que se convirtió en el mayor capo de la droga del mundo moderno y en un sanguinario que arrinconó a la sociedad en la que vivió con su imperio de poder, riqueza y delirio. "Salazar logra con estricto detalle desentrañar una a una las capas que componen el monstruo, pero lo más importante, logra revelarnos a esa monstruosa, hipócrita y doble sociedad que también fue cómplice. Nos da una bofetada, revela una verdad demoledora: Escobar nunca estuvo solo, su escalofriante maquinaria de muerte, crimen, prostitución, corrupción y narcotráfico estaba aceitada por un enorme grupo de ilustres que incluso hoy se pavonean como si aquí nunca hubiera pasado nada". Andrés Parra