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Context Leader Guide: Putting Scripture in Its Place

by Josh Scott

Exploring the Chapter Behind the Verse. The Leader Guide contains everything needed to guide a group through the six-week study, including session plans, activities, discussion questions, and multiple format options. Components include a book, Context: Putting Scripture in Its Place, and video teaching sessions featuring Josh Scott, making this perfect as a group study throughout the year. Context looks at verses we know by heart but may not know the people, places, and times that give them meaning. Josh Scott delves into these well-known Scripture verses, exploring their true meanings by examining them in their original biblical context. Through this process, he unveils fresh and enlightening interpretations that are often missed when these Scriptures are taken out of context.

Reprogramming the American Dream: From Rural America to Silicon Valley—Making AI Serve Us All

by Kevin Scott Greg Shaw

** #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller **In this essential book written by a rural native and Silicon Valley veteran, Microsoft’s Chief technology officer tackles one of the most critical issues facing society today: the future of artificial intelligence and how it can be realistically used to promote growth, even in a shifting employment landscape.There are two prevailing stories about AI: for heartland low- and middle-skill workers, a dystopian tale of steadily increasing job destruction; for urban knowledge workers and the professional class, a utopian tale of enhanced productivity and convenience. But there is a third way to look at this technology that will revolutionize the workplace and ultimately the world. Kevin Scott argues that AI has the potential to create abundance and opportunity for everyone and help solve some of our most vexing problems.As the chief technology officer at Microsoft, he is deeply involved in the development of AI applications, yet mindful of their potential impact on workers—knowledge he gained firsthand growing up in rural Virginia. Yes, the AI Revolution will radically disrupt economics and employment for everyone for generations to come. But what if leaders prioritized the programming of both future technology and public policy to work together to find solutions ahead of the coming AI epoch? Like public health, the space program, climate change and public education, we need international understanding and collaboration on the future of AI and work. For Scott, the crucial question facing all of us is this: How do we work to ensure that the continued development of AI allows us to keep the American Dream alive?In this thoughtful, informed guide, he offers a clear roadmap to find the answer.

Twin Peril and Undercover Cowboy: Twin Peril\Undercover Cowboy

by Laura Scott

Two suspense-filled novels in one by author Laura ScottTwin PerilAfter overhearing a murder plot and being pursued by hit men, Mallory Roth is determined to leave her old life behind and seeks shelter in a small Wisconsin town. But detective Jonah Stewart tracks her down—and if he can find her, so can a killer. The handsome cop claims he wants to help…but will he change his mind when he learns the harrowing secret from her past?Undercover CowboyFBI agent Logan Quail puts his life and career in jeopardy when he blows his cover to rescue Kate Townsend from a mafia enforcer. He wasn’t able to save his fiancée from Bernardo Salvatore; this time he’ll make sure that Kate stays alive. Now Logan and Kate must work together to bring down a ruthless mob boss…and maybe find some peace—and a future with each other.

Rome: The Coming of the King (Rome 2): A compelling and gripping historical adventure that will keep you turning page after page (Rome #2)

by Manda Scott

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Manda Scott, a high-octane, stirring and exciting historical adventure full of intrigue and action. Perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Robert Harris and Conn Iggulden."Intricately woven, cleverly plotted. Miss this at your peril!" -- BEN KANE"Intelligent, historical...I was bereft when I turned the final page." -- ROBERT LOW"A dazzling, wonderfully crafted tale. Spellbinding." -- GILES KRISTIAN"Manda Scott's 'Rome' is fast becoming one of my favourite series. Highly recommended." -- ***** Reader review"Definitely required reading for anyone interested in this phase of history, amongst others !!" -- ***** Reader review***********************************TO SAVE ROME HE MUST PLACE HIS TRUST IN ANOTHER. Sebastos Pantera, known to his many enemies as the Leopard and something of a lone wolf, is the spy the Emperor Nero uses only for the most challenging and important of missions. His next mission: to find the most dangerous man in Rome's empire and bring him to bloody justice.His prey is cunning, subtle and ruthless. Saulos has pledged to bring about the destruction of Rome and her provinces and now fate, good luck and planning have given him the means to do so.The brilliance of Saulos' plan will be difficult to combat, but Pantera has a new ally: a king in the making who could change the future of his people - a man he can finally trust. If they work together, they could bring a province back from the edge of ruin. But first, they must attempt the impossible; an assault on an invulnerable fortress, where failure means death to them both.The story continues in Rome: The Eagle of the Twelfth. Have you read Rome: The Emperor's Spy, where the story begins?

Moving On After Trauma: A Guide for Victims and Fellow Travellers

by Michael J. Scott

Extreme trauma can have devastating emotional, relational, physical and legal effects. This book offers hope, providing survivors, family and friends with a roadmap for managing obstacles to recovery.This second edition shifts the focus from reliving the trauma to 12 rules for ‘moving on after trauma’ by making the centrality accorded to the trauma the pre-eminent target rather than the traumatic experience itself. In this approach, the trauma victim’s intense desire not to talk or think about the trauma is no longer seen as pathological. The book also addresses the wider concerns of the traumatised about justice, group treatments and medication; with suggested strategies tailored to a wide range of possible traumatic responses including PTSD, specific phobias, panic disorder, depression and body dysmorphic disorder. An important focus in this new edition is the restoration of the sense of self. For those traumatised earlier on in life guidance is given on the creation of a stable sense of self.This one-of-a-kind trauma survivor guide will be beneficial for any survivor of trauma along with their fellow travellers to recovery, including family, friends, therapists, managers, clergy and lawyers. It can also serve as a companion volume to Personalising Trauma Treatment: Reframing and Reimagining (2022) for mental health professionals.

Mirror Image: A Novel

by Michael Scott Melanie Ruth Rose

A mirror that feeds on human souls wreaks destruction on those around it in Mirror Image, the new novel from internationally bestselling author Michael Scott and Melanie Ruth RoseIn an auction house in London, there is a mirror no one will buy. Standing seven feet tall and reaching four feet across, its size makes it unusual. Its horrific powers make it extraordinary. For centuries, the mirror has fed off of the lives of humans, giving them agonizing deaths and sucking their souls into its hellish world.When Jonathan Frazer, the wealthy owner of a furniture and antiques shop in Los Angeles, buys the mirror at an auction, he believes he is getting the bargain of a lifetime. With its age and size, it is easily worth eight times what he paid for it. At this point, the mirror has sat dormant for years. But within days of Jonathan's purchase, the deaths begin again. One employee is crushed when the mirror falls on top of him. A few days later, the corpse of another is found in front of the mirror, brutally stabbed. A third is burned beyond all recognition. All the while, an enormous man with a scarred face is following Jonathan, demanding that he give him the mirror and killing any police officer that gets in his way.The police are becoming desperate. As the death toll rises, Jonathan himself becomes a suspect. He knows there is something wrong with the mirror. He knows it's dangerous. But he cannot bring himself to get rid of it. Everyday he becomes more captivated by the mirror.For the mirror is awakening, and its powers are resurfacing.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Martin Buber: Creaturely Life and Social Form (New Jewish Philosophy and Thought)

by Sarah Scott

A new collection of essays highlighting the wide range of Buber's thought, career, and activism. Best known for I and Thou, which laid out his distinction between dialogic and monologic relations, Martin Buber (1878–1965) was also an anthologist, translator, and author of some seven hundred books and papers. Martin Buber: Creaturely Life and Social Form, edited by Sarah Scott, is a collection of nine essays that explore his thought and career.Martin Buber: Creaturely Life and Social Form shakes up the legend of Buber by decentering the importance of the I-Thou dialogue in order to highlight Buber as a thinker preoccupied by the image of relationship as a guide to spiritual, social, and political change. The result is a different Buber than has hitherto been portrayed, one that is characterized primarily by aesthetics and politics rather than by epistemology or theology. Martin Buber: Creaturely Life and Social Form will serve as a guide to the entirety of Buber's thinking, career, and activism, placing his work in context and showing both the evolution of his thought and the extent to which he remained driven by a persistent set of concerns.

All I Need to Get By: A Novel

by Sophfronia Scott

Crita has come a long way from her small-town Ohio roots. A successful tax accountant living in Manhattan, she finally has the independent life that she dreamed of as a girl. However, with one fateful phone call, Crita's life is turned upside down. Suddenly back home, living under her parent's roof, Crita must confront two powerful men from her childhood--Link, her destructive brother with whom she shares a dark secret, and Tree, her first love.Facing memories that she would rather forget, Crita struggles to reconcile a tumultuous past with a calmer, quieter present. Needing help along the way, she may even learn to lean on Tree, the only man who could ever give her "what she needs to get by." In this riveting debut novel, All I Need to Get By, Sophfronia Scott speaks for anyone that knows just how hard it is to go back home again.

Camp William Penn: 1863–1865

by Donald Scott Sr.

The first Civil War facility to exclusively train federal black soldiersPhiladelphia and Camp William Penn hosted the greatest anti-slavery abolitionists and Underground Railroad of that centuryOver 130 rare images

The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius: Starring Einstein! (The\magic History Book Ser.)

by Steven Scott

"The Magic History Book brings Albert Einstein back to life to tutor a struggling student in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Landon is an extraordinary student . . . except when it comes to math. Luckily, this young boy is about to receive the ultimate study guide: the Magic History Book! This mysterious, enchanted tome brings Albert Einstein back to life, and this legend is ready to give Landon the formula for mathematics success. Unfortunately, this out-of-this-world genius is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Einstein help Landon overcome his learning issues, or is this problem too big for his old-timey brain to solve? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike. Graphic Novels in This Series The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King"

The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King: Starring Shakespeare! (The\magic History Book Ser.)

by Steven Scott

"The Magic History Book brings William Shakespeare back to life to help a young girl conquer drama class in this humorous graphic novel for kids. Andi is a self-proclaimed “theater geek.” Unfortunately, her pronunciation of the old-timey language in Shakespeare’s plays is a real tragedy. Luckily, she’s about to get some help via the Magic History Book. The mysterious, enchanted tome brings William Shakespeare himself back to life, and this legendary playwright is ready to give a crash course in his wacky wording. But the out-of-this-world drama king is a bit out of touch in the modern world. Can Shakespeare turn Andi into a stage star, or will this collaboration be a total flop? Find out in this exciting, full-color graphic novel! Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike. Graphic Novels in This Series The Magic History Book and the Fumbling Pharaoh The Magic History Book and the Grade-A Genius The Magic History Book and the Secret Flier The Magic History Book and the Total Drama King""

Creating an Actively Engaged Classroom: 14 Strategies for Student Success

by Terrance M. Scott Todd Whitney Justin T. Cooper

Make your lessons interesting, interactive, and engaging Successful lessons are explicit, yet also inspire active learning and opportunities to respond. As the one shaping lessons, can you do better? Probably, and you’re not alone. Research shows teachers consistently offer students far fewer than the recommended opportunities to respond, leaving all students—including those with special needs and behavior challenges—less than engaged and falling short of their best chance for success. With this book, you’ll discover 14 strategies you can translate directly to your classroom, complete with descriptions, advantages and disadvantages of each, and how and when best to use them. Divided into three parts, you will be guided through Verbal engagement strategies, such as whip around, choral responding, quick polls, and individual questioning Non-verbal engagement strategies, such as stop and jot, guided notes, response cards, and hand signals Partner and teaming strategies, such as turn & talk, cued retell, four corners, and classroom mingle Dive into these strategies and transform your classroom into a rich and interactive environment—no matter the subject, context, or age of your students.

Creating an Actively Engaged Classroom: 14 Strategies for Student Success

by Terrance M. Scott Todd Whitney Justin T. Cooper

Make your lessons interesting, interactive, and engaging Successful lessons are explicit, yet also inspire active learning and opportunities to respond. As the one shaping lessons, can you do better? Probably, and you’re not alone. Research shows teachers consistently offer students far fewer than the recommended opportunities to respond, leaving all students—including those with special needs and behavior challenges—less than engaged and falling short of their best chance for success. With this book, you’ll discover 14 strategies you can translate directly to your classroom, complete with descriptions, advantages and disadvantages of each, and how and when best to use them. Divided into three parts, you will be guided through Verbal engagement strategies, such as whip around, choral responding, quick polls, and individual questioning Non-verbal engagement strategies, such as stop and jot, guided notes, response cards, and hand signals Partner and teaming strategies, such as turn & talk, cued retell, four corners, and classroom mingle Dive into these strategies and transform your classroom into a rich and interactive environment—no matter the subject, context, or age of your students.

Forever Home: The Inspiring Tales of Rescue Dogs

by Traer Scott

The perfect gift for dog lovers, Forever Home will leave a pawprint on your heart with its series of full-color, close-up portraits of rescue dogs and their stories of adoption, from the photographer of Shelter Dogs and Finding Home.Behind every dog in Forever Home is a touching tale of resilience and love. Packed with twenty-seven heartwarming and inspirational stories of rescue dogs of all ages, this photographic series showcases how the journey to forever isn't always a straight line.Through their portraits and accompanying stories you will fall in love with the adorable canines who have traveled this path, learn of the steps along the way, and celebrate pet rescue and adoption in all its forms. Whether you're a new puppy parent or simply an animal lover, Forever Home is the ideal tribute to our favorite furry friends.

Method in Prayer

by W. Graham Scroggie

Deepen your spiritual practice with W. Graham Scroggie's Method in Prayer, a timeless guide designed to enrich and transform your prayer life. Drawing from the wisdom of Scripture and years of pastoral experience, Scroggie offers a structured and insightful approach to prayer that is both accessible and profound.W. Graham Scroggie, a distinguished pastor, and theologian, presents a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices that underpin effective prayer. In Method in Prayer, he meticulously examines the various aspects of prayer, from adoration and confession to thanksgiving and supplication, providing readers with a balanced and holistic understanding of this vital spiritual discipline.The book delves into the biblical foundations of prayer, highlighting key passages and teachings that illustrate the power and importance of communion with God. Scroggie’s clear and thoughtful exposition helps readers grasp the deeper theological significance of prayer, encouraging them to develop a more intimate and dynamic relationship with the Divine.Method in Prayer also offers practical guidance for overcoming common obstacles and distractions that can hinder a fruitful prayer life. Scroggie addresses issues such as maintaining focus, cultivating a sincere heart, and aligning one’s will with God’s purposes, providing valuable tools for personal spiritual growth.This book is an essential resource for believers seeking to enhance their prayer practice, whether they are new to the faith or seasoned in their spiritual journey. Scroggie’s warm and pastoral tone, combined with his deep theological insight, makes Method in Prayer a treasured companion for anyone desiring to deepen their connection with God.

Democratic Anarchy: Aesthetics and Political Resistance in U.S. Literature

by Matthew Scully

A dramatic and necessary rethinking of the meaning of DemocracyDemocratic Anarchy grapples with an uncomfortable but obvious truth inimical to democracy: both aesthetics and politics depend on the structuring antagonism of inclusion and exclusion. Yet in Democratic Anarchy, Matthew Scully asks, how can “the people” be represented in a way that acknowledges what remains unrepresentable? What would it mean to face up to the constitutive exclusions that haunt U.S. democracy and its anxious fantasies of equality?Synthesizing a broad range of theoretical traditions and interlocutors—including Lacan, Rancière, Edelman, and Hartman—Democratic Anarchy polemically declares that there has never been, nor can there ever be, a realized democracy in the U.S. because democracy always depends on the hierarchical institution of a formal order by one part of the population over another. Engaging with an expansive corpus of American literature and art (Harriet Jacobs, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louis Zukofsky, Thomas Pynchon, Toni Morrison, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, Nari Ward, Ocean Vuong, and Safiya Sinclair), Democratic Anarchy argues that many liberal concepts and institutions are in fact structurally opposed to democratic equality because they depend on regulating what can appear and in what form.By focusing on works that disrupt this regulatory impulse, Scully shows how rhetorical strate­gies of interruption, excess, and disorder figure the anarchic equality that inegalitarian fantasies of democracy disavow. Democratic Anarchy develops a rigorous theory of equality that refuses to repeat the inequalities against which it positions itself, and it does so by turning to moments of resistance—both aesthetic and political—inaugurated by the equality that inheres in and antago­nizes the order of things.

Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective

by Raymond Urban Scupin

Now with SAGE Publishing! Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective delves into both classic and current research in the field, reflecting a commitment to anthropology’s holistic and integrative approach. This text illuminates how the four core subfields of anthropology—biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology—together yield a comprehensive understanding of humanity. In examining anthropological research, this text often refers to research conducted in other fields, sparking the critical imagination that brings the learning process to life. The Tenth Edition expands on the book’s hallmark three-themed approach (diversity of human societies, similarities that make all humans fundamentally alike, and synthetic-complementary approach) by introducing a new fourth theme addressing psychological essentialism. Recognizing the necessity for students to develop an enhanced global awareness more than ever before, author Raymond Scupin uses over 30 years of teaching experience to bring readers closer to the theories, data, and critical thinking skills vital to appreciating the full sweep of the human condition. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective

by Raymond Urban Scupin

Now with SAGE Publishing! Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective delves into both classic and current research in the field, reflecting a commitment to anthropology’s holistic and integrative approach. This text illuminates how the four core subfields of anthropology—biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology—together yield a comprehensive understanding of humanity. In examining anthropological research, this text often refers to research conducted in other fields, sparking the critical imagination that brings the learning process to life. The Tenth Edition expands on the book’s hallmark three-themed approach (diversity of human societies, similarities that make all humans fundamentally alike, and synthetic-complementary approach) by introducing a new fourth theme addressing psychological essentialism. Recognizing the necessity for students to develop an enhanced global awareness more than ever before, author Raymond Scupin uses over 30 years of teaching experience to bring readers closer to the theories, data, and critical thinking skills vital to appreciating the full sweep of the human condition. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

The Anti-Inflammation Zone: Reversing the Silent Epidemic That's Destroying Our Health (The Zone)

by Barry Sears

Combat silent inflammation --the most serious healththreat you never heard ofHeart disease is the #1 killer of Americans.Cancer is the #1 fear of Americans.Dementia is the #1 concern of Americans.What do these devastating illnesses have in common? All three have been linked to silent inflammation, a condition that occurs when the body's natural immune response goes awry. Silent inflammation can continue undetected for years, continually assaulting the heart, arteries, and even the brain -- and you will not even know it.New research confirms that obesity is a primary cause of silent inflammation. And inflammation is the smoking gun that links excess body fat to today's epidemic rise in heart disease, cancer, dementia, and countless other health threats. Although the science of this relationship is complex, the bottom line is simple: If not detected and reversed, silent inflammation will devastate generations of Americans and bankrupt an increasingly stressed health care system. The medical establishment appears to be ignorant about this problem, politicians don't talk about it -- and yet virtually everyone in the country is affected by it.In his number one New York Times bestseller The Zone, Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized the way we think about nutrition when he showed that a high-carbohydrate diet is a real risk to our health. Now, with eye-opening new research in the field of hormonal control and nutrition, Dr. Sears offers the first comprehensive plan to combat silent inflammation. This important book gives us the tools and tests we need to assess the current level of silent inflammation in our bodies -- and determine our future health.As you'll discover, the Zone dietary plan -- including supplements of high-dose, ultra-refined fish oil -- is the best way to get the hormonal control you need to reduce inflammation. In The Anti-Inflammation Zone, Dr. Sears shows exactly what steps to follow to reduce your risk of each disease and condition, or to reverse it if you have it already -- in only thirty days. And the Zone Lifestyle Program includes a week of delicious Zone-friendly meals, easy home exercises, and important stress-reducing methods -- all of which work together to put you on a path toward wellness that will improve the rest of your life.The day you start fighting silent inflammation is the day that you start to slow down the aging process -- and all the chronic diseases that come with it. Welcome to the Anti-Inflammation Zone -- and the return to wellness.

Sozialwissenschaftliche Methoden und Methodologien: Temporalität – Prozessorientierung – Gedächtnis (Soziales Gedächtnis, Erinnern und Vergessen – Memory Studies)

by Gerd Sebald Oliver Dimbath Michael Heinlein Hanna Haag

Temporalität ist eine der grundlegenden Herausforderungen der Forschung, die im Fluss der Zeit Dinge erkennen, definieren und systematisieren möchte. Für die Forschung wird der Ereignisstrom selektiv still gestellt. Damit verschwindet, mit Bourdieu gesprochen, die Dringlichkeit der Praxis. Mit diesem Herausheben und Festhalten von Ereignissen – selbst dann, wenn diese als Prozesse gedacht sind – agiert Forschung als Gegengift zum Zahn der Zeit, bleibt aber selbst auf vielfältige Weise in temporale Strukturen und Abläufe verstrickt, die ihre Erkenntnismöglichkeiten moderieren. Der vorliegende Band nimmt sich des Zusammenhangs von Zeitlichkeit, Forschung und Method(ologi)en an und buchstabiert ihn anhand gedächtnissoziologischer Konzepte und Figuren aus.

Poison In Their Hearts: the breathtaking conclusion to the Castles in their Bones trilogy (Castles in their Bones)

by Laura Sebastian

Promised for marriage, now destined to die.Since Sophronia's murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother's bid for the throne of Vesteria.Separated with enemies on all sides, Beatriz and Daphne's only hope are the few allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia's husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz's missing husband, Pasquale, and his lover, Ambrose. But whispers of an ancient prophecy and secrets from their past follow every move they make. With the magic of the stars, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.

Poison In Their Hearts: the breathtaking conclusion to the Castles in their Bones trilogy (Castles in their Bones)

by Laura Sebastian

Immerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy!Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.Promised for marriage, now destined to die.Since Sophronia's murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother's bid for the throne of Vesteria.Separated with enemies on all sides, Beatriz and Daphne's only hope are the few allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia's husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz's missing husband, Pasquale, and his lover, Ambrose. But whispers of an ancient prophecy and secrets from their past follow every move they make.With the magic of the stars, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.

Poison in Their Hearts: Castles in Their Bones #3 (Castles in Their Bones #3)

by Laura Sebastian

Immerse yourself in the final book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Pricess series. Follow three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.They were promised for marriage since birth, and raised to bring down kingdoms, but the true destiny of the triplet princesses of Bessemia has always been to die—and one of them already has. Since Sophronia&’s murder, princesses Daphne and Beatriz have discovered the truth: they are pawns in their mother&’s game, which will end with her as empress of not just Bessemia but the entire continent of Vesteria. Only the princesses have their own plans.Beatriz and Daphne are still separated by a continent, and there are enemies everywhere, but now they have allies who stretch across the borders of Vesteria: Sophronia&’s husband, the deposed King Leopold; Violie, a former spy for Empress Margaraux; and Beatriz&’s missing husband, Pasquale, and his lover, Ambrose. Now, with their allies&’ help and the magic of the stars, the princesses are ready to make their final stand.But whispers of an ancient prophecy follow them—secrets from their past are yet to be revealed—and every move they make, the empress seems to be one step ahead them. If there&’s to be any hope for the princesses, the girls will need to use every skill their mother taught them, trust in the magic in their veins, and defy fate itself. And if they can&’t, all is lost for the people of Vesteria.

Les Parisiennes: Resistance, Collaboration, and the Women of Paris Under Nazi Occupation

by Anne Sebba

“Anne Sebba has the nearly miraculous gift of combining the vivid intimacy of the lives of women during The Occupation with the history of the time. This is a remarkable book.” —Edmund de Waal, New York Times bestselling author of The Hare with the Amber EyesNew York Times bestselling author Anne Sebba explores a devastating period in Paris's history and tells the stories of how women survived—or didn’t—during the Nazi occupation.Paris in the 1940s was a place of fear, power, aggression, courage, deprivation, and secrets. During the occupation, the swastika flew from the Eiffel Tower and danger lurked on every corner. While Parisian men were either fighting at the front or captured and forced to work in German factories, the women of Paris were left behind where they would come face to face with the German conquerors on a daily basis, as waitresses, shop assistants, or wives and mothers, increasingly desperate to find food to feed their families as hunger became part of everyday life.When the Nazis and the puppet Vichy regime began rounding up Jews to ship east to concentration camps, the full horror of the war was brought home and the choice between collaboration and resistance became unavoidable. Sebba focuses on the role of women, many of whom faced life and death decisions every day. After the war ended, there would be a fierce settling of accounts between those who made peace with or, worse, helped the occupiers and those who fought the Nazis in any way they could.

Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and Applications: Proceedings of the Third NLAGA-BIRS Symposium, AIMS-Mbour, Senegal, August 21–27, 2023 (Trends in Mathematics)

by Diaraf Seck Kinvi Kangni Philibert Nang Marie Salomon Sambou Mouhamed Moustapha Fall

The NLAGA's Biennial International Research Symposium (NLAGA-BIRS) is intended to gather African expertises in Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and their Applications with their international partners in a four days conference where new mathematical results are presented and discussed. This book features the best papers presented during this Biennial. The different topics addressed are related to Partial Differential Equations, Differential inclusions, Geometrical Analysis of Optimal Shapes, Complex Analysis, Geometric Structures, Algebraic Geometry, Algebraic, Optimization, Optimal Control and Mathematical modeling. The main focus of the NLAGA project is to deepen and consolidate the development in West and Center Africa of Nonlinear Analysis, Geometry and their Applications, aimed at solving in particular real-world problems such as coastal erosion, urban network, pollution problems, and population dynamics.

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