- Table View
- List View
The Crystallizing Teacher: Revelations of Whiteness in Schools Through Freirean Critical Reflective Practice (Palgrave Critical Perspectives on Schooling, Teachers and Teaching)
by Craig WoodThis book advocates for teacher professional development done differently. The author introduces a process described as ‘crystallizing conscientização’, which restores agency to teachers. Looking beyond incremental improvements in teacher micro-skills promoted by neo-managerial approaches to professional development, the book considers the wider impact of teachers’ personal, professional and political identities on their work. This critical reflective practice combines crystallization as method with Freirean principles of conscientização, asking questions that reveal the impact of whiteness in schools and the role that education performs in replicating whiteness and perpetuating injustice. The book will appeal to academics in the diverse fields of sociology of education, critical race theory, critical whiteness studies, curriculum and pedagogy and teachers’ work, as well as providers of initial teacher education programs and pre-service teachers.
HCI in Business, Government and Organizations: 11th International Conference, HCIBGO 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14720)
by Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah Keng Leng SiauThis two-volume set of HCIBGO 2024 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11h International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA. Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCIBGO conference. The first covers topics related to Digital Commerce and Marketing, Artificial Intelligence in Business, and Workplace, Well-being and Productivity. The second focuses on topics related to Teleworking and Virtual Collaboration, and Improving User Experience and Service Efficiency.
Verpflegung | Wohnen | Digitale Teilhabe: Inter- und transdisziplinäre Perspektiven der Alltagsversorgung zur Lebensqualität im Alter
by Jana Rückert-John Christine Küster Stephanie HagspihlIn diesem Buch zum Thema Lebensqualität im Alter wird ein inter- und trans-disziplinärer Ansatz gewählt, um neue Einsichten zu vermitteln. Der spezielle Fokus in den Beiträgen liegt dabei auf den Themen Verpflegung, Wohnen und digitale Teilhabe, wobei die einzelnen Beiträge jeweils inter- und transdisziplinäre Perspektiven aufzeigen. Der steigende Anteil bzw. die steigende Zahl älterer Menschen und deren lebensnotwendige Alltagsversorgung und Alltagsgestaltung für mehr Lebensqualität betrifft die gesamte Gesellschaft. Die anstehenden Herausforderungen wachsender Disparitäten und wegbrechender Strukturen der Versorgung Älterer für ein „gutes Leben aller“ werden nur inter- und transdisziplinär zu lösen sein.
Decoding Digital Assets: Distinguishing the Dream from the Dystopia in Stablecoins, Tokenized Deposits, and Central Bank Digital Currencies
by Leon V. SchumacherCentral bank digital currency (CBDC) is on the horizon, with more than 130 central banks globally considering such projects. But is this beneficial for citizens and the financial system? This book offers a comprehensive guide on the intricate subjects of CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. Authored by an industry expert who has actively participated in the development of CBDC solutions, this book demystifies the complexities of CBDC and digital assets, presenting both the opportunities and challenges with practical examples and real-world contexts.The book covers the history of money and the background of cryptography and technology architectures that are shaping the future of payments. It presents the risks and opportunities that these digital assets and CBDCs mean for our society. It discusses how CBDCs and stablecoins can potentially stabilize digital payment systems, offers opportunities for immediate settlements, and facilitate efficient cross-border payments. However, it also notes the significant challenges, including legal and regulatory complexities, social impacts, privacy concerns, security threats, and the risk of mass-surveillance. The book explores the different characteristics of digital assets, the options available for each characteristic (like privacy, sovereignty,…) and provides detailed knowledge to judge the merits of the solutions proposed by private and public players.A must-read for anyone looking to understand the rapidly evolving world of digital currencies, this book encourages critical thinking about the opportunities and challenges presented by CBDCs and other digital assets and prompts readers to consider the vital aspects of privacy, security, and governance in an increasingly complex digital financial landscape.
Handbook of Emerging Materials for Semiconductor Industry
by Laxman Raju Thoutam Shiromani Balmukund Rahi Young Suh Song Shubam Tayal T. S. Arun SamuelThe proposed book will be a “one-stop” place for all the young material researchers to understand the recent and reliable material making process, characterization, and reliability test tools. The proposed book is designed to provide basic knowledge to understand and analyse structure-property relationship for reliable emerging material systems for next generation of semiconductor technologies.The book is suggested to engineers and scientists across the world working on various new and novel materials for reliable semiconductor device applications. The book is expected to serve as a reference guide for young scientists and engineers in the field of material science and electronic engineers to acquire latest state-of-art experimental and computational tools to encourage their research activities.Since the scope of the book is generic, the book can be referred by all the students of science and engineering students to create a common awareness about the latest material systems and state-of-art characterization tools that have been broadly utilized to study the physical and chemical properties of different material systems.It introduces the readers to a wide variety of new emerging materials systems including their synthesis, fabrication, measurement, reliability test, modelling and simulations with in-depth analysis of selective applications.This book contains the state-of-art research updates in the various fields of semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI), bio-sensor, biotechnology, with respect to reliable material research. Therefore, various students who are eager to get a job in semiconductor/AI/Autonomous car/biotechnology are strongly recommended to read this book and learn about related state-of-art knowledge.
Professionelle Kommunikation in der Pflege: Verstehen und Verständigen im Pflegealltag
by Esther MatolyczEine gelingende Kommunikation wünschen sich alle, insbesondere in der Pflege. Die unterschiedlichsten Fertigkeiten sind nämlich gefragt, wenn es um Gespräche mit Klientinnen und Klienten, ihren Angehörigen oder im multiprofessionellen Team geht. Das Buch will die Grundlagen menschlicher, kommunikativer Interaktion vermitteln, dabei aber den Fokus auf alltagstaugliche und wirklich machbare Lösungen legen und so ihre professionelle Gestaltung, Reflexion, Planung und Steuerung ermöglichen. Dabei macht es die Vorgänge rund um die Kommunikation „zwischen den Zeilen“ greifbar und setzt dazu mitten im Pflegealltag an. Von dort aus sollen bekannte und weniger bekannte Mechanismen rund um das kommunikative Miteinander gezeigt und erklärt werden. Den Rahmenbedingungen, unter denen Pflege stattfindet, wird dabei ebenso Beachtung geschenkt, wie neueren Entwicklungen rund um Sprache oder auch Interkulturalität; als besonders chancenreich erweist sich dabei immer wieder dieanaloge Kommunikation. Es richtet sich in erster Linie an Pflegepersonen, aber auch Angehörige von Pflegenden werden darin hilfreiche Impulse finden.
Governing Partially Independent Nation-Territories: Evidence from Northern Europe (Palgrave Studies in Sub-National Governance)
by Stefan Sjöblom Jan SundbergThis book assesses the quality of self-government in four northern European regions with strong autonomy rights. Examining the experiences of Scotland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland and the Åland Islands, it considers how these regions have developed their own political and administrative systems within the larger states they form part of. The book looks to understand the key democratic and administrative qualities of a functioning self-government, and how geographic size and economic and human resources can impact the ways in which partially independent territories govern. It also assesses the emotional dimensions of regional nationalism, and how this impacts the concept and public perception of partially independent nation-territories. By focusing on the quality of self-government within these nation-territories, the book considers whether strong autonomy contributes to peaceful co-existence within established national borders, or provides new munition for secessionist movements. It will appeal to students and scholars of sub-national governance, European politics, territorial politics and conflict management.
Principles and Practice of Neurocritical Care
by Hemanshu Prabhakar Vasudha Singhal Kapil G Zirpe Harsh SapraThis official textbook of the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC) comprises a comprehensive review of all possible neurologic conditions that one may encounter in the practice of neuro-intensive care. It covers various topics, from the history and origin of neuro-intensive care to psychological and nursing care. Neurocritical care is the intensive care management of patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical illnesses such as massive stroke, bleeding in or around the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage), brain tumors, brain trauma, status epilepticus, nerve and muscle diseases (myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome), spinal cord disorders and the cardiopulmonary complications of brain injury. Neurocritical care units specialize in managing the unique needs of such critically ill patients. The textbook is divided into many sections. Chapters discuss issues related to palliative care and describe some of the commonly performed procedures in the neuro-intensive care unit as well. It provides a straightforward and systematic approach to various clinical problems encountered during intensive care management of neurologic patients. It includes a separate section on special considerations in neurocritical care. The book includes ample figures, flowcharts and algorithms. The textbook is a valuable resource for residents, fellows and trainees in neuroanesthesia, neurointensive care, critical care, and anesthesia. It serves as a quick guide to all intensivists managing neurosurgical patients. It is also helpful for general intensivists who occasionally manages neurologic patients.
Orthodontic Management of Class II Malocclusion: An Evidence-Based Guide
by Martyn T. CobourneThis multi-author clinical guide provides an evidence-based account of the orthodontic management of class II malocclusion. It begins with an overview of class II malocclusion including clinical examples and epidemiological data. This is followed by a chapter discussing timing of treatment, both early and late, and pre- and post-pubertal interventions. Information is given on the evidence base underlying outcomes of treatment, and on clinical management of class II malocclusion, beginning with techniques aimed at growth modification including removable functional appliances, fixed functional appliances and molar distalisation. The book includes a stand-alone chapter on class II division 2 malocclusion and explains conventional camouflage-based orthodontic treatment, treatment of class II malocclusion with lingual appliances and orthodontic-surgical management of class II cases. The last chapters are dedicated to management of class II cases with aligners and retention. In this book, there is an emphasis on evidence-based management of these developing problems and each chapter is richly illustrated with clinical examples. The chapters have been written by an international field of expert clinicians and academics, and will appeal to a wide range of clinicians, including undergraduate dental students, orthodontic specialist trainees and established specialist orthodontists.
Digital SAT Study Guide Premium, 2025: 4 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's SAT Prep)
by Brian W. Stewart M.Ed.Get ready for Digital SAT test day with Barron&’s and crush your goals. Barron's Digital SAT Premium Study Guide, 2025 provides comprehensive subject review, 1800 + practice questions, and a robust strategy guide to the College Board Digital Adaptive Tests. Internationally known expert author and tutor, Brian W. Stewart, a Princeton graduate and perfect SAT score holder, puts his 30,000 plus hours of teaching and tutoring experience to work for you. He gives you the same clear and concise advice to excel on the Digital SAT that has helped his students from all ability levels earn perfect SAT scores and admission to Ivy League universities. All the Review You Need from an SAT Expert Tips and strategies throughout from Barron&’s SAT expert author—it&’s like having a tutor by your side In-depth subject review covering all sections of the test: Math, Reading, and Writing Hundreds of additional practice questions in each subject review section 1,800+ Practice Questions—the Most High-Quality SAT Practice Anywhere 4 full-length practice tests in the book, including 1 diagnostic test to assess your skills and target your studying, and a print adaptive test designed like the current SAT Hundreds of practice drills with all SAT question types: Words-in-Context Text Structure and Purpose Cross-Text Connections Central Ideas and Details Command of Evidence: Textual Command of Evidence: Quantitative Inferences Boundaries Form, Structure, and Sense Transitions Rhetorical Synthesis Algebra Problem Solving and Data Analysis Advanced Math Geometry and Trigonometry In-depth strategies to tackle each question type Detailed answer explanations for all practice tests and questions Strategy Guide to College Board Adaptive Tests + More Practice Online More than 300 online practice drills categorized by question type for targeted review New advanced practice questions representing the toughest Reading, Writing, and Math you will find on the SAT Scoring to check your learning progress Revised digital calendar to track your study plans Strategy Guide to the SAT Targeted strategies for tackling the toughest questions on the College Board adaptive tests Test preparation calendars to help organize your study plan Tips on using online tools in the SAT interface, such as the Desmos Calculator, Answer Elimination Tool, and Annotation Feature How to make the most of your SAT Bluebook results Time management options and dealing with test anxiety Advice for students with testing accommodations Guide for parents on how best to help your child succeed on the SAT
Marvel: Your Friendly Neighborhood Guide to Cuisine from NYC, the Spider-Verse & Beyond
by Von Diaz Jermaine McLaughlin Paul EschbachNarrated by the web-slinger himself, Spider-Man&’s guide to NYC&’s iconic cuisine features his favorite hometown recipes, as well as those of fellow neighborhood super heroes and friends from across the Spider-Verse.With great recipes, there must also come great responsibility . . . to share. Spider-Man&’s decided to do just that, pairing recipes for his favorite New York City dishes with action-packed anecdotes. From Aunt May&’s Wheatcakes to Miles Morales&’s Arañitas to Wong&’s Chai Tea Latte, Spidey turns each meal into a culinary adventure. 60+ RECIPES: Enjoy more than 60 of Spider-Man and Co.&’s favorite recipes for appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages from all over New York City! BRING NYC HOME: Cook up recipes from all around the five boroughs and enjoy the global influence that makes the city a true melting pot. ENTER A MULTIVERSE OF FLAVOR: This cookbook also features contributions from Miles Morales, Ghost-Spider, and more heroes from across the Spider-Verse! PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Great for beginners and experienced chefs alike, this cookbook will help you prepare amazing dishes inspired by your favorite super heroes for your friends and family. COMPLETE YOUR MARVEL COLLECTION: This cookbook stands alongside fan-favorite cookbooks such as Avengers Campus: The Official Cookbook: Recipes from Pym's Test Kitchen and Beyond, Marvel Eat the Universe: The Official Cookbook, and Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool.
Cocktails and Canapes Step by Step: An Easy Guide
by RockpoolBecause making cocktails and canapes should never be a headache, discover over 100 classic or original cocktail recipes and 40 canapes to make – fuss-free and step by step!We believe making cocktails should be hassle-free, so we've prepared OVER 100 classic and creative recipes to make in a flash! Spend less time making and more time enjoying your drink with these easy-to-follow recipes. Each recipe is effortless to make for yourself or to treat your guests. Includes recipes for delicious non-alcoholic mocktails as well as 40 recipes for canapes to accompany your cocktail creations. This book is so much fun! The cocktails and canapes are so easy to make: no detailed recipes, just follow the photos! Bright and fun step-by-step instructions with beautiful photography.
AP U.S. Government and Politics Flashcards, Fifth Edition: Up-to-Date Review (Barron's AP Prep)
by Curt Lader M.S. Ed.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s.Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP U.S. Government and Politics Flashcards includes 400 up-to-date content review cardsWritten by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with review tailored to the most recent examBe Confident on Exam DayStrengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all units on the AP U.S. Government and Politics examFind specific topics quickly and easily with cards organized by unitCheck out Barron&’s AP U.S. Government and Politics Premium for even more review, full-length practice tests, and access to Barron&’s Online Learning Hub for a timed test option and scoring.
AP Statistics Flashcards, Fifth Edition: Up-to-Date Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Martin Sternstein Ph.D.Be prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts!Barron&’s AP Statistics Flashcards includes 500 up-to-date practice questions.Written by Experienced EducatorsLearn from Barron&’s--all content is written and reviewed by AP expertsBuild your understanding with practice tailored to the most recent examBe Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test-taking skills with 400 multiple-choice and 100 free-response practice questions covering all units of the AP Statistics examDeepen your understanding by reviewing the detailed answer explanations that accompany all questionsCheck out Barron&’s AP Statistics Premium for even more review, full-length practice tests, and access to Barron&’s Online Learning Hub for a timed test option and scoring.
Devil Been Walkabout Tonight: The Death Of Burke & Wills At Cooper's Creek: April - July 1861 (A Shot of History)
by David W. CameronThis book focuses on the last three months of Robert O&’Hara Burke, William John Wills, and John King on Cooper&’s Creek. The original expedition which set out in August 1860 was to explore the centre and northern reaches of the Australian continent. The expedition essentially concluded with the death of Burke and Wills on Coopers Creek from starvation and illness in late June and early July 1861. The tragedy was a sliding doors moment in history. Burke, Wills, and King arrived back at the famous &‘Dig Tree&’ camp site, the same day that this manned outpost decided to pack up and return south towards Menindie. They missed each other by a matter of hours. Over the last few decades revisionist history has attempted to place Burke, Wills, and the sole survivor King, within the paradigm of &‘stupid, arrogant white fellas&’ who ignored the wisdom and help of the Yandruwandha people who had successfully carved out a niche along and around Cooper&’s Creek. The story as told by the participants through their diaries, letters, journals, and oral history from members of the Yandruwandha clan tells a completely different story. The three men appreciated that their very survival was dependent on the Yandruwandha and much time was spent trying to keep good relations with the local indigenous clan, with a few odd exceptions. Overall, relations between the two groups were good, and it was for this reason that King survived with the help of the Yandruwandha people – without them he too would have died. This book places the death of Burke and Wills, and the generosity and good will of the Yandruwandha clan in its proper historical context.
Crawl to Freedom: Australian POW Escapes of World War One
by Darren PrickettDuring World War One over 4000 Australian servicemen were taken prisoner. Yet the prisoner of war experiences of the Anzacs are frequently forgotten, treated as mere footnotes in the proliferation of the literature of Australian military history. Where individual stories have been told they are often from the perspective of life as a POW. It could be assumed that the Australian POWs of WWI passed quietly into captivity. The opposite was in fact the case. Many of the Anzacs attempted escape, with over 40 successfully making their way to England or across the battlefields of Western Europe to allied lines – to ultimately score home-runs! Crawl to Freedom is a collection of stories of those successful home-runs. From enlistment to capture, the journeys and efforts of the escapees are forensically explored as the Anzacs fight for their freedom. The astonishing stories tell of mateship, courage and determination in the face of adversity, these soldiers succeeded in overcoming their hardships to fulfill their ingenious endeavours to escape.Crawl to Freedom combines meticulous research with a forensic analysis to tell these astonishing stories of daring, perseverance and endurance ... stories crying out to be told for over 100 years!
The Killer Bees: Australian Independent Companies and Commandos at War, 1942-1945
by Gregory BlakeThe Independent Companies and Commandos were a unique form of sub-unit within the Australian army during the Second World War. They were units composed of an exceptional group of individuals with very special attributes and skills who thrived on the unconventional and doing things very much in their own way. The army found it very hard to accept this at first but ultimately allowed the Independent Companies and Commandos to fight in their own style. They did this in the Jungles of Timor, New Guinea and Bougainville using tactics and procedures all of their own. As exponents of jungle warfare they were second to none and contributed significantly to important Australian military campaigns from 1942 until 1945. This history follows the story of some of these remarkable soldiers and units and the manner in which they fought the war against Japan at a time when Australia was engaged in a struggle for its very existence.
Avoiding the Ageing Parent Trap, Second Edition: An expert's guide to navigating elder care, finance and the law
by Brian Herd&“An invaluable guide.&” Noel Whittaker, International bestselling author and finance writer &“Informative, inspiring, insightful … this is the essential family guide to navigating elder care and preparing for ageing parents.&’&’ Winner of the 2021 Australasian Journal on Ageing (AJA) Book Award. Informative and insightful, this is the essential family guide to preparing for ageing parents. This is a book that forces us to confront what most of us avoid - planning for our ageing parents. Our natural inclination is to wait and see what might happen. But when it does happen or starts to unfold, most families are unprepared, and the results can be devastating. Poor decisions, disputes with siblings and partners and the destruction of relationships can be the aftermath. Author Brian Herd should know, recognised as one of Australia&’s leading experts in the areas of elder law, and aged care for over 35 years, he has dealt with the fallout from these failures in families. Avoiding the Ageing Parent Trap is packed full of practical strategies for dealing with family dynamics and managing financial and legal affairs, the overriding goal, is to forewarn and forearm you about your family&’s future. This book is your go-to resource for: • Information and practical case studies to support families in their legal, financial, and healthcare decision-making. • Easy to read and commonsense advice from a leading elder care lawyer, with hands-on experience and examples to demonstrate what to expect, and even better, how to plan and prepare. • Help navigating the best outcomes for aging parents, from estate planning to Centrelink, residential aged care, wills, and financial pitfalls to avoid. Brian outlines practical strategies for dealing with family dynamics and avoiding the pitfalls. He recounts numerous hair-raising examples of bad &‘family planning&’ and even better, what to expect, and how to plan and prepare.
The Bluebook (Twenty-First Edition): A Uniform System Of Citation
by The Harvard Law Review AssociationThe Twenty-First Edition of The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, a definitive guide for legal citation in the United States, compiled by the editors of the Columbia Law Review, Harvard Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, and Yale Law Journal. It provides a standardized system of citation used by law students, lawyers, scholars, judges, and other legal professionals. The Bluebook is divided into three parts: the Bluepages, which serve as a basic guide for legal citation; the Whitepages, which contain detailed rules for citation and style; and a series of tables to be used in conjunction with the rules. The document highlights changes in citation rules, offers guidance on citing various legal authorities, and includes updates for modern legal practices. The edition emphasizes practicality, ease of use, and the importance of accurate citation to facilitate the efficient location of legal sources.
Care of the Aged: A Narrative Of Self Experience And Others Experiences
by Dr Onkar Mittal"Bujurgo Ka Care" is a narrative exploring the challenges and responsibilities of elder care through personal experiences and societal observations. Dr. Onkar Mittal highlights the emotional, physical, and social changes faced by the elderly, emphasizing the crucial role of family and professional caregivers. The book is inspired by the story of Kakhi, a centenarian whose life and struggles illustrate the broader issues of aging and care. Dr. Gopa Joshi, Kakhi’s daughter, shares insights and personal anecdotes, advocating for compassionate and ethical elder care while critiquing modern society's neglect of the aged. This monograph aims to foster empathy and practical solutions for elder care, underscoring the importance of family support and the need for systemic improvements.
Udavikkaram March 2024: உதவிக்கரம் மார்ச் 2024
by T.A.P. Varadakuttiமாற்றுத்திறனாளிகளின் படைப்புகளை கட்டுரைகளாக தொகுத்தும், அவர்களுக்கு பல்வேறு இடங்களில் நடைபெற்ற கருத்தரங்குகள், பயிற்சி வகுப்புகள் பற்றிய தகவல்கள் மற்றும் உதவி உபகரணங்கள் வழங்கிய நிகழ்ச்சிகளை தொகுத்து மாதந்தோறும் இதழாக வெளியிடுகின்றனர்
Eye of the Mountain God: A Thriller
by Penny RudolphMegan Montoya has come to New Mexico with her daughter, Lizzie, to begin a career in photography. One morning she opens her newspaper and five jagged stones clatter to the floor. A jeweler identifies them as emeralds, and an attractive archeologist believes they might be the legendary emerald arrowheads used by the Pima Indians four centuries ago to lure away the Spaniards. Megan's paperboy goes missing, and her house is searched. Tension escalates as Megan finds her only client is hiding something, and that the man she is falling in love with may have ulterior motives. When Lizzie is kidnapped, Megan becomes embroiled in a separatist plot, bargaining with a cabal's crazed leader to spare her daughter's life.Eye of the Mountain God is Penny Rudolph's fourth crime novel. Combining a cast of maverick characters and nonstop action, she offers a unique and captivating story about one mother's love and the causes that some people are willing to die, and kill, for.
The Dinosaur Lords: A Novel (The\dinosaur Lords Ser. #1)
by Victor Milán"It's like a cross between Jurassic Park and Game of Thrones." —George R. R. MartinA world made by the Eight Creators on which to play out their games of passion and power, Paradise is a sprawling, diverse, often brutal place. Men and women live on Paradise as do dogs, cats, ferrets, goats, and horses. But dinosaurs predominate: wildlife, monsters, beasts of burden–and of war. Colossal plant-eaters like Brachiosaurus; terrifying meat-eaters like Allosaurus, and the most feared of all, Tyrannosaurus rex. Giant lizards swim warm seas. Birds (some with teeth) share the sky with flying reptiles that range in size from bat-sized insectivores to majestic and deadly Dragons.Thus we are plunged into Victor Milán's splendidly weird world of The Dinosaur Lords, a place that for all purposes mirrors 14th century Europe with its dynastic rivalries, religious wars, and byzantine politics…except the weapons of choice are dinosaurs. Where vast armies of dinosaur-mounted knights engage in battle. During the course of one of these epic battles, the enigmatic mercenary Dinosaur Lord Karyl Bogomirsky is defeated through betrayal and left for dead. He wakes, naked, wounded, partially amnesiac–and hunted. And embarks upon a journey that will shake his world.The Dinosaur Lords Series#1 The Dinosaur Lords#2 The Dinosaur Knights#3 The Dinosaur PrincessAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Emperor's Railroad (The Dreaming Cities #1)
by Guy HaleyGlobal war devastated the environment, a zombie-like plague wiped out much of humanity, and civilization as we once understood it came to a standstill. But that was a thousand years ago, and the world is now a very different place.Conflict between city states is constant, superstition is rife, and machine relics, mutant creatures and resurrected prehistoric beasts trouble the land. Watching over all are the silent Dreaming Cities. Homes of the angels, bastion outposts of heaven on Earth. Or so the church claims. Very few go in, and nobody ever comes out. Until now…"Haley serves up equal helpings of horror, fantasy adventure, and SF in this stark, intriguing story of a ruined Earth where the remaining humans are determined to survive." - Publishers Weekly“Entertaining and exciting... If grim-dark is your thing, then this is a great read for you.” – Bull-SpecAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
My Mad Fat Diary: A Memoir
by Rae EarlThe funny, sad and compelling diary kept by an overweight teenage girl that became the basis for the British television sensation of the same name available to stream on HULU. It's 1989 and Rae Earl is a fat, boy-mad 17-year-old girl, living in Stamford, Lincolnshire with her mum and their deaf white cat in a council house with a mint green bathroom and a refrigerator Rae can't keep away from. She’s also just been released from a psychiatric ward. My Mad Fat Diary is the hilarious, harrowing and touching real-life diary Rae kept during that fateful year and the basis of the hit British television series of the same on HULU. Surrounded by people like her constantly dieting mum, her beautiful frenemy Bethany, her mates from the private school up the road (called “Haddock”, “Battered Sausage” and “Fig”) and the handsome, unattainable boys Rae pines after (who sometimes end up with Bethany…), My Mad Fat Diary is the story of an overweight young woman just hoping to be loved at a time when slim pop singers ruled the charts. Rae's chronicle of her world will strike a chord with anyone who's ever been a confused, lonely teenager clashing with her parents, sometimes overeating, hating her body, always taking herself VERY seriously, never knowing how positively brilliant she is and keeping a diary to record it all. My Mad Fat Diary – 365 days with one of the wisest and funniest girls in England.