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The 24-Hour Soup Kitchen: Soul-Stirring Lessons in Gastrophilanthropy
by Stephen HendersonIt was when traveling on assignment in India that journalist Stephen Henderson first learned of soup kitchens operated by Sikh houses of worship (or gurudwaras). After volunteering for a week at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi—which feeds 20,000 men, women, and children every day—Henderson became curious to research global gastrophilanthropy, or the very different ways in which hungry people are served free meals around the world. When newspaper and magazine work dispatched him to places across America and abroad, Henderson would add days to his itineraries to learn about local customs of charitable cookery. This intriguing series of field reports reveals the clamor, chaos, and compassion of kitchens in places such as Iran, Israel, and South Korea, as well as those in Austin, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. While the recipes, culinary methods, and clientele may vary, all the soul-stirring experiences share a common theme: a great way to show love to the needy is through the gift of food. Written with a huge heart, and an even bigger appetite, these chapters—sad and funny, sometimes both—may inspire you to embark on your own acts of gastrophilanthropy. Now released in paperback, Stephen Henderson's revised edition adds two new chapters reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on food insecurity and homelessness. His latest perspective demonstrates even further the necessity for all to step up in any way they can. After all, someone, somewhere, is always hungry.
The 25th European Conference on Integrated Optics: Proceedings of ECIO 2024, June 17–19, Aachen, Germany (Springer Proceedings in Physics #402)
by Jeremy Witzens Joyce Poon Lars Zimmermann Wolfgang FreudeThis volume presents peer-reviewed and selected papers from the 2024 European Conference on Integrated Optics (ECIO), held on 17-19 June, 2024, and organized by RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in collaboration with Max-Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Technical University of Berlin, Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics, and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. In the 25th edition of this conference, internationally recognized experts share their latest research and showcase their products and services in the field of integrated optics, optoelectronics, and nano-photonics. The conference focuses on leading-edge research and its broad application scope ranges from tele/datacom, optical interconnects, and (bio) optical sensing to more disruptive areas such as quantum computing and programmable photonics.
28 Days: A Novel of Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto
by David SafierInspired by true events, David Safier's 28 Days: A Novel of Resistance in the Warsaw Ghetto is a harrowing historical YA that chronicles the brutality of the Holocaust.Warsaw, 1942. Sixteen-year old Mira smuggles food into the Ghetto to keep herself and her family alive. When she discovers that the entire Ghetto is to be "liquidated"—killed or "resettled" to concentration camps—she desperately tries to find a way to save her family. She meets a group of young people who are planning the unthinkable: an uprising against the occupying forces. Mira joins the resistance fighters who, with minimal supplies and weapons, end up holding out for twenty-eight days, longer than anyone had thought possible.
29 Seconds: A Novel
by T. M. LoganFrom T.M. Logan, the bestselling author of Lies, comes 29 Seconds, a sensational new thriller that explores what happens when a split second thought of revenge takes on a life of its own. “Give me one name. One person. And I will make them disappear.”Sarah is a young professor struggling to prove herself in a workplace controlled by the charming and manipulative Alan Hawthorne. A renowned scholar and television host, Hawthorne rakes in million-dollar grants for the university where Sarah works—so his inappropriate treatment of female colleagues behind closed doors has gone unchallenged for years. And Sarah is his newest target.When Hawthorne's advances become threatening, Sarah is left with nowhere to turn. Until the night she witnesses an attempted kidnapping of a young child on her drive home, and impulsively jumps in to intervene. The child’s father turns out to be a successful businessman with dangerous connections—and her act of bravery has put this powerful man in her debt. He gives Sarah a burner phone and an unbelievable offer. A once-in-a-lifetime deal that can make all her problems disappear. No consequences. No traces. All it takes is a 29-second phone call.Because everyone has a name to give. Don’t they?
3 Degrees More: The Impending Hot Season and How Nature Can Help Us Prevent It
by Klaus WiegandtThis open access book describes in detail what life on this planet would be like if its average surface temperature were to rise 3 degrees Celsius above the preindustrial level. On this basis, the book argues that it is imperative to keep this temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius. It then lays out a detailed plan of what politically feasible, cost-effective measures should now be taken to achieve this goal. In this context, the book provides detailed discussions of climate finance, climate education and nature-based solutions. The book has been translated into English from the original German version published in 2022, and contains an original foreword and preface.
The 3 Things: A Practical Path to Collective Recovery
by Maggie BoxeyThrough Maggie's drunken youth, she was reminded by her preacher father of The 3 Things: you are part of a family, be true to yourself, and glorify God in all that you do. But as Maggie shares in this transformational book, those old truths take on new meaning in modern life, recovery, and motherhood.Sometimes, simplicity can untangle the most complicated messes. Even in the darkest pit with the cold hard slab of rock bottom pressed against our face, there is a lifeline of truth, a rope of wisdom we can grab to pull ourselves out. As Maggie Boxey curled into a tight ball of overwhelming shame, addiction, and isolation, she could hear her preacher father&’s voice, echoing in her ears. &“You are part of a family. Be true to yourself. Glorify God in all that you do.&” These were the three things Maggie&’s Daddy would insist she repeat as a teenager before running out the door for &“sleepovers&” that were really trips to the darkest corners of town to binge drink with strangers. Each night, she would rattle off the 3 things before wandering off to pull herself further into the complicated mess it would take decades to untangle. It took her 25 hard, traumatic years for her to fully grasp the depth of her father&’s words, through her time serving in the Navy, through addiction, and through losing custody of her child due to her behavior and instability. The deeper Maggie sunk into addiction and isolation, the less she felt part of a family. Without community to see herself reflected back to her, it felt impossible for her to be true to herself. Instead of glorifying God in all she did, she resorted to foxhole prayers and felt unworthy of God&’s love. She lived in the undoing of the 3 things until she found herself in an alcoholic suicidal bottom with only two ways to go: end it all, or surrender to a new beginning. She chose the latter. With the 3 things as her guide, Maggie gathered powerful forces to aid her in her recovery: contemplation, community, celebration, and compassion for herself and others. She relied on her 12-step recovery community to help her get sober and put in the humble work to right the wrongs of her past. She became part of a family again, both chosen and inherited. Her compassionate honesty allowed her to be true to herself. And she remembered what it means to glorify God in all she did, whether that was taking out the trash, giving birth to her second child, or writing a book in service to others, The 3 Things. In The 3 Things, Maggie Boxey shares how she used her faith to regain all she lost and find the will to start again, even when it seemed hopeless. She shares her struggles of being a sober progressive liberal and *gasp* vegetarian living in military communities in the South. And as a die-hard Indigo Girls fan, she guides readers from all walks of life and religious backgrounds to get closer to fine.
The 300: The Inside Story of the Missile Defenders Guarding America Against Nuclear Attack
by Daniel WasserblyMilitary and security expert Daniel Wasserbly introduces the elite unit tasked with protecting the nation from long-range weapons of mass destruction.Comprised of just three hundred soldiers, the United States Army’s 100th Missile Defense Brigade and 49th Missile Defense Battalion utilize sophisticated and cutting-edge technology to monitor the skies and seas surrounding the country and shield three hundred million Americans against any potential nuclear threat. Named for the number of Spartan warriors who defended Greece at the Battle of Thermopylae, these vigilant individuals endure rigorous, always-evolving regimens to maintain peak efficiency in the event of an actual nuclear strike.Assigned to extraordinary locations at Fort Greely, Alaska and Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, the 300 are responsible for the highest levels of homeland security. They not only maintain a never-ending watch via radar and sensor arrays, but receive continuous training in operating advanced interceptors designed to home in on and destroy in-flight ballistic missiles. It’s a complex—and occasionally unreliable—defense system that scientists and engineers are always improving and upgrading.With unprecedented access to the highly classified strategic nerve centers of U.S. Northern Command in Cheyenne Mountain, years of research, and dozens of exclusive interviews with normally inaccessible missile crews, Wasserbly reveals the incredible true story behind the 300’s essential defense operations.
The 32 Unbreakable Laws of Money and Success: Transform Your Life and Unlock Your Unlimited Potential
by Brian TracyHow to develop a growth mindset, with practical tools to reach your financial goals from the self-development expert and bestselling author of Eat that Frog!Discover the 32 laws that have helped self-made millionaires with successful goal setting, time management, money saving, and financial investments.Legendary author and motivational speaker Brian Tracy returns with a series of 32 immutable laws, each one key to developing a mindset necessary for success—while also delivering practical, proven methods and techniques to double and even triple your income.Spread across a structured two-part framework, this book supplies readers the laws that helped Tracy and other self-made millionaires achieve their success. Inside, you'll learn: 32 foundational laws necessary for a growth mindset Step-by-step processes for putting the laws into practice How to move past self-limiting beliefs A time-tested system for setting and attaining goals Strategies for saving money and investing in your future And moreAchieving financial freedom can seem daunting. But by using the lessons and exercises contained in this book, you too can harness the laws of money and success to reach your full potential.
32AA: A Novel
by Michelle CunnahMeet author Michelle Cunnah and the loveable characters she creates in this young, funny tale of husband-hunting, job-hunting, and—toughest of all—apartment-hunting in New York.A party, a promotion, and at the very least, a proposal. On her thirtieth birthday, Emma Taylor isn't asking for much. Instead, she gets passed over in every way: by her company, by her boyfriend, and even by her party-loving friends, whose idea of the perfect gift is a bottle of breast-enhancing pills.Now, kicked out of her boyfriend's apartment and stuck working for the weenie who beat her out for the job, Emma is miserable, homeless, and sleeping in the back of her car. But who knew what a great place the streets can be for meeting gorgeous men? Emma may not have much filling up her bikini top, but she does have the determination to get back on her feet, so she moves in with sexy Jack (strictly in a landlord/tenant capacity), sticks out her chin (and her chest) and gets tough at work. Maybe flat girls can have some fun . . .
34 Days: Israel, Hezbollah, and the War in Lebanon
by Amos Harel Avi IssacharoffThis is the first comprehensive account of the progression of the Second Lebanese War, from the border abduction of an Israeli soldier on the morning of July 12, 2006, through the hasty decision for an aggressive response; the fateful discussions in the Cabinet and the senior Israeli command; to the heavy fighting in south Lebanon and the raging diplomatic battles in Paris, Washington and New York. The book answers the following questions: has Israel learned the right lessons from this failed military confrontation? What can Western countries learn from the IDF's failure against a fundamentalist Islamic terror organization? And what role did Iran and Syria play in this affair?34 Days delivers the first blow-by-blow account of the Lebanon war and new insights for the future of the region and its effects on the West.
365 Days of Positivity: Daily Guidance for a Happier You
by Debbi MarcoThere’s joy in every day This little book will help you find everyday moments of happiness. With uplifting quotations and simple tips to brighten your mood, it will inspire you to stay positive all year round.
37 Cents a Fart and other Infamous Animal Stories
by Henry HarveyTrue, entertaining stories about real animals accompanied by 60 charming illustrations40+ vignettes about charismatic, humorous, and genius members of the animal kingdomA page turner with funny (sometimes adult funny) twists
The 37th Annual Conference on Power System and Automation in Chinese Universities (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1030)
by Xiao-Ping Zhang Yi Ding Pingliang Zeng Vladimir Terzija Yunxia LuoThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 37th Annual Conference of Power System and Automation in Chinese Universities (CUS-EPSA), held in Hangzhou, China on October 23-25, 2022. These papers cover topics as Evolution and development path of the power system, Resilience assessment, analysis and planning of power system, Power system planning and reliability, Modelling and simulation of novel power system, Power electronic for power system stability analysis, Power system relay protection and automation and so on. The papers included in this proceedings share the latest research results and practical application examples on the methodologies and algorithms in these areas, which makes the book a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and university students.
3D Computer Vision: Foundations and Advanced Methodologies
by Yu-Jin ZhangThis book offers a comprehensive and unbiased introduction to 3D Computer Vision, ranging from its foundations and essential principles to advanced methodologies and technologies. Divided into 11 chapters, it covers the main workflow of 3D computer vision as follows: camera imaging and calibration models; various modes and means of 3D image acquisition; binocular, trinocular and multi-ocular stereo vision matching techniques; monocular single-image and multi-image scene restoration methods; point cloud data processing and modeling; simultaneous location and mapping; generalized image and scene matching; and understanding spatial-temporal behavior. Each topic is addressed in a uniform manner: the dedicated chapter first covers the essential concepts and basic principles before presenting a selection of typical, specific methods and practical techniques. In turn, it introduces readers to the most important recent developments, especially in the last three years. This approachallows them to quickly familiarize themselves with the subject, implement the techniques discussed, and design or improve their own methods for specific applications. The book can be used as a textbook for graduate courses in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, and related subjects. It also offers a valuable reference guide for researchers and practitioners alike.
3D Printing in Radiation Oncology: Personalization of Patient Treatment Through Digital Fabrication (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)
by James L. Robar3D Printing in Radiation Oncology: Personalization of Patient Treatment Through Digital Fabrication presents a comprehensive and practical view of the many forms in which 3D printing is being integrated into radiation oncology practice. Radiation oncology employs among the most sophisticated digital technologies in medicine. Until recently, however, the “last mile” of treatment has required manually produced or generic devices for patient set up, positioning, control of surface dose, and delivery of brachytherapy treatment. 3D printing is already offering enhancements in both precision and efficiency through the digital design and fabrication of patient photon and electron bolus, customized surface and gynecological brachytherapy applicators, proton beam compensators and range shifters, patient immobilization, novel radiation detectors, and phantoms. Various innovations are disrupting decades-old practices in radiation therapy (RT) facilities, resulting in vital improvements in personalization of treatment and patient experience.An essential read for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, oncology nurses, hospital administrators, engineers, and medical educators, this book is an indispensable resource for those bringing 3D printing to the RT clinic, looking to expand the role of 3D printing in their practice, or embarking upon related research and development.
4 Secretos para generar ingresos automáticos
by Pílula DigitalSi usted está intentando aumentar sus ingresos, aumentar su número de seguidores fieles y posicionar su marca como fuente de referencia en su mercado, no hay forma más fácil de hacerlo que inyectando un flujo de ingresos recurrente en su negocio. Con ingresos recurrentes, usted será capaz de crear una base sólida para su negocio mientras aprovecha la oportunidad de incorporar flujos de ingresos adicionales a una comunidad en constante crecimiento. ¡Además de beneficiarse con las suscripciones regulares, usted podrá también utilizar una serie de estrategias comprobadas para aumentar las ventas de otros productos y servicios! ¡Buena lectura!
40 Days With the Holy Spirit: A Journey to Experience His Presence in a Fresh New Way
by R.T. KendallAre you hungry for more of the Holy Spirit in your life? Are you ready for a personal encounter with Him that will change your life? The Holy Spirit is greater than our theology, bigger than our denominations, and truly beyond anything we can imagine. In Forty Days With the Holy Spirit, respected preacher and theologian R. T. Kendall takes you on a journey through daily readings from his book, Holy Fire, that will: · Present inspiring insight into the Holy Spirit · Provide a scriptural basis for deeper study · Direct your prayer time as you seek to know and encounter Him in a fresh new way · Provide journaling space to record your experiences with Him If you desire to increase your knowledge of this most misunderstood member of the trinity, or if you long to experience His presence in your life in a deeper way than ever before, this book is for you.
40 Love: A Novel
by Madeleine WickhamFrom the author of the sensational bestselling Sophie Kinsella novels and the New York Times bestsellers The Wedding Girl and Sleeping Arrangements, this perceptive comedy 40 Love skewers the shallow rich, displaying a wicked backhand along the way.Everyone wins this game of literary tennis, a comedy of manners about envy in which Madeleine Wickham skewers the nouveau riche. At their country estate, Patrick Chance and his wife host a weekend tennis party. As four couples gather on the sunny terrace, it seems obvious who among them is succeeding, and who is falling behind. But by the end of the party, nothing will be quite as certain. While the couples' children amuse themselves with pony rides and rehearsals for a play, the adults suffer a series of personal revelations and crises.Wickham's nonstop action reveals at every turn that matters may not be as they seem, and in the end one thing is crystal clear: the weekend is about anything but tennis.
45 sécrets pour réussir dans la vie
by Ricardo KaniamaSel-made-man-millionnaire parti de strictement rien, Ricardo Kaniama est la preuve selon laquelle naître pauvre ne condamne personne à la misère et à l'échec. Cet ouvrage stimulant vous révèle les secrets de la réussite et le chemin conduisant à la prospérité et au succès. Il renferme les enseignements, les secrets, la motivation, les conseils ainsi que la force dont vous avez besoin pour sortir du lot et progresser dans la vie ou s'enrichir. Ricardo Kaniama est un self-made-man prospère. Fondateur et Président de « International Success Training Centre », il est aussi Serviteur de Dieu et Conférencier International à Succès. Il donne ses conférences en Europe et en Afrique. Il est convaincu que quiconque désire réussir peut y arriver s'il peut apprendre auprès de ceux qui ont réussi.
49 Miles Alone
by Natalie D. RichardsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Five Total Strangers and Seven Dirty Secrets, a tense new thriller!Four days alone in the desert. Except they're not as alone as they think.A year ago, Katie and her cousin Aster survived a night that left their world and easy friendship fractured. Desperate to heal and leave the past behind them, they tackle four days of hiking in the Utah backcountry. But the desert they've loved for years has tricks up its sleeve.An illness, an injury, and a freak storm leave them short on confidence and supplies. When they come across a young couple with extra supplies on the trail, they're grateful and relieved—at first. Riley exudes friendliness, but everything about her boyfriend Finn spells trouble. That night, after some chilling admissions about Finn from Riley, Katie and Aster wake to hear the couple fighting. Helpless and trapped in the darkness, they witness Riley's desperate race into the night, with Finn chasing after.In the morning, they find the couple's camp, but Riley and Finn? Vanished. Katie is sure Riley is in trouble. And with help a two-day hike away, they know they are the only ones who can save her before something terrible happens. The clock is ticking and their supplies are dwindling, but Katie and Aster know they have to find Riley before Finn—or the desert—gets to her first.
4th International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences: Proceedings of ICIBEL 2022, December 10–13, 2022, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (IFMBE Proceedings #107)
by Fatimah Ibrahim Juliana Usman Mohd Yazed Ahmad Norhamizan HamzahThis book reports on engineering methods and technologies for biomedical applications. It covers sensors and devices for biological and medical purposes, along with their fabrication and testing, and advances in engineering technologies, such as autonomous systems, which can support life science and healthcare in the era of industry 4.0. Based on the proceedings of the 4th International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences, ICIBEL 2022, held on December 10–13, 2022, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this book provides researchers and professionals with a timely snapshot of current issues and challenges in the broad field of biomedical engineering. It is aimed at inspiring future research and fostering interdisciplinary and international collaborations in this field and relating ones.
5 Consejos para el éxito personal y profesional
by Pílula DigitalUsted me pregunta: '¿Cuál es el SECRETO para el éxito?'. Yo le respondo: 'El secreto para el ÉXITO es saber hacer elecciones, determinar lo que es más IMPORTANTE, lo que será hecho de forma más completa en detrimento de otros puntos, menos favorecidos. Además de ello, la perfección es inalcanzable, en cambio el éxito, ese, ¡usted PUEDE alcanzarlo! Y esto lo aprenderá -- entre otras cosas – a través de la práctica de 5 CONSEJOS súper simples, que CUALQUIER persona puede hacer.
5 Tips for Success Personal and Professional
by Pílula DigitalYou ask me: 'What is the SECRET to success?', and I answer: 'The secret to SUCCESS is learning how to make choices, determining what is most IMPORTANT, choosing what will be done more completely to the detriment of other less favoured goals. Remember, perfection is unattainable, but success is something you CAN achieve! This is what you will learn - among other things - through practicing 5 super simple TIPS, which ANYONE can do.
50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by JV ChamaryMaster the biology ideas that shape our living world.In a series of 50 accessible essays, JV Chamary introduces and explains the fundamental processes, ideas and theories that are vital to life on Earth.From the mysteries of sex and sleep to mass extinction and immunity, 50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important biology concepts in history.Contents include: Evolution, Genes, Homeostasis, Endosymbiosis, Sex, Multicellularity, Nerves, Genetic Drift, Speciation, Convergent Evolution, Pollination, Mimicry, Laws of Inheritance, DNA, Alternative Splicing, Viruses, Epigenetics, Photosynthesis, Cancer, Differentiation, Regeneration, Morphogenesis, Memory, Sleep, Ageing, Consciousness and the Gaia Hypothesis.