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The Physics of Stars: Structure, Evolution and Properties
by Mathias ScholzInterested students in the natural and engineering sciences, as well as high school graduates, instructors, teachers, and amateur astronomers, will find a valuable overview of the physics of stars in this book. The only prerequisite is a basic mathematical and physical background, which does not go beyond the knowledge of integral and differential calculus. In this regard, this book aims to bridge the gap with the specialized literature available on the internet, allowing readers to benefit from it. The first part traces the historical development that led to a detailed understanding of the nature of stars and their life cycles. The goal of the following chapters is to provide a pragmatic introduction to the physical processes that determine the structure and evolution of stars based on their fundamental parameters such as mass and chemical composition. It will show what can be learned from the analysis of starlight about stellar atmospheres, the fundamental role of the virial theorem in the lives of stars, and the nuclear processes deep inside stars that provide the energy that makes them shine. Finally, there will be an in-depth phenomenological look at the final stages of stellar evolution. This section will discuss states of matter that are far from experimental realization but whose properties can be, at least in principle, inferred from the observation of concrete objects such as white dwarfs or neutron stars. Exciting developments are still expected in this area in the future. Mathias Scholz is hobby astronomer. He studied physics at the University of Rostock from 1981 to 1986. Interested students in the natural and engineering sciences, as well as high school graduates, instructors, teachers, and amateur astronomers, will find a valuable overview of the physics of stars in this book. The only prerequisite is a basic mathematical and physical background, which does not go beyond the knowledge of integral and differential calculus. In this regard, this book aims to bridge the gap with the specialized literature available on the internet, allowing readers to benefit from it. The first part traces the historical development that led to a detailed understanding of the nature of stars and their life cycles. The goal of the following chapters is to provide a pragmatic introduction to the physical processes that determine the structure and evolution of stars based on their fundamental parameters such as mass and chemical composition. It will show what can be learned from the analysis of starlight about stellar atmospheres, the fundamental role of the virial theorem in the lives of stars, and the nuclear processes deep inside stars that provide the energy that makes them shine. Finally, there will be an in-depth phenomenological look at the final stages of stellar evolution. This section will discuss states of matter that are far from experimental realization but whose properties can be, at least in principle, inferred from the observation of concrete objects such as white dwarfs or neutron stars. Exciting developments are still expected in this area in the future.
Survival Analysis: Efficient Nonparametric Curve Estimation For Censored Data with R Examples (Synthesis Lectures on Mathematics & Statistics)
by Sam EfromovichThis textbook provides a unified account of estimating the survival function, hazard rate, cumulative hazard, density, regression, conditional distributions, and linear functionals for the current status censored and right-censored data. The book contains the theory and methodology of efficient estimation, adaptation, dimension reduction, and confidence bands as well as the universal E-estimator for small samples. Exercises and a large number of simulated and real-life examples that can be repeated and modified using the complementary R package are also included. This coverage, together with the intuitive style of presentation, is ideal for people entering this field. The context is suitable for self-study or a one-semester course for graduate students with majors ranging from biostatistics and data analytics to econometrics and actuarial science.
Sustainable Land Use Practices and Agricultural Innovations in India: A Case Study from Murshidabad District of West Bengal
by Hasibur Rahaman Sakil AnsariThis book discusses sustainable land use practices in relation to agricultural innovation, with a local focus by land size classes on the Murshidabad District of West Bengal. Chapter 1 presents the different aspects of the physical and cultural set-up of the Murshidabad district. Chapter 2 provides a background and overview of sustainable agricultural land use and development. Chapter 3 presents the dynamics of sustainable agricultural land use and cropping patterns at the local level. Chapter 4 discusses the overall agricultural innovations concerning the input and output aspects of a spatial context under different land size classes. Chapter 5 covers the relationship between sustained agricultural land use and agricultural innovations. Chapter 6 analyses agricultural innovations and agricultural land use based on household survey data in selected sample villages. Chapter 7 uses a SWOT analysis to understand contemporary issues and challenges of agriculture innovation.
Stability Analysis of Neural Networks and Evolving Intelligent Systems
by Jose de RubioThis book explores the stability analysis of neural networks and evolving intelligent systems, focusing on their ability to adapt to changing environments. It differentiates between neural networks, which have a static structure and dynamic parameter learning, and evolving intelligent systems, where both structure and parameters are dynamic. A key concern addressed is ensuring the stability of these systems, as instability can lead to damage or accidents in online applications. Stability Analysis of Neural Networks and Evolving Intelligent Systems emphasizes that stable algorithms used in these systems must be compact, effective, and stable. The book is divided into two parts: the first five chapters cover stability analysis of neural networks, while the latter five chapters explore stability analysis of evolving intelligent systems. The Lyapunov method is the primary tool used for these analyses. Neural networks are applied to various modeling and prediction tasks, including warehouse load distribution, wind turbine behavior, crude oil blending, and beetle population dynamics. Evolving intelligent systems are applied to modeling brain and eye signals, nonlinear systems with dead-zone input, and the Box Jenkins furnace. Each chapter introduces specific techniques and algorithms, such as a backpropagation algorithm with a time-varying rate for neural networks, analytic neural network models for wind turbines, and self-organizing fuzzy modified least square networks (SOFMLS) for evolving systems. The book also addresses challenges like incomplete data and big data learning, proposing hybrid methods and modified algorithms to improve performance and stability. The effectiveness of the proposed techniques is verified through simulations and comparisons with existing methods.
The Uncensored Truth Bible for New Beginnings
by Jud WilhiteAs the pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, Jud Wilhite encounters new Christians every single day. One of the greatest needs new believers have is a resource for understanding the Christian faith and the Bible in a straightforward and applicable guide. The Uncensored Truth Bible for New Beginnings fills that need and show an uncompromising commitment to God's Word and the extent of His grace: the radical, amazing, overwhelming favor and forgiveness of God available to all. The New Living Translation is Jud's preferred Bible translation because he believes it is the easiest for new believers to understand. This fastest growing Bible translation is the work of 90 Bible scholars over a seven-year period and is known for accurately communicating the meaning of the original ancient Hebrew and Greek texts in clear and concise language. Jud hopes The Uncensored Truth Bible for New Beginnings will help you apply the gift of God's words to your life along with some thoughts to help you understand it more quickly and deeply. He gives you tools and resources to help navigate the deep waters of this living document. As you dig into God's words, the encouragement and truth you receive will literally change your life and the world! Key Features Include:A 32-page Introduction in which Jud provides 6 helpful articles on how to understand the Bible, overviews of the Old and New Testaments, and faith as a lifelong journeyBook Introductions, including the author, key people and verses, themes, and the date it was written for each book of the Bible9 Major Uncensored Truth Sections, which guide readers to understand the core beliefs of Christianity-God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, salvation, church, living the Christian life, angels and demons, Jesus' return, and heaven and hellCallout Passages of Scripture that have meant the most to Jud for different reasons in various seasons of lifeAnd featuring the reliable and easy-to-read New Living Translation
The Sanctuary
by Ted DekkerTHE SANCTUARY is the gripping story of vigilante priest, Danny Hansen, who is now serving a fifty year prison term in California for the murder of two abusive men. Filled with remorse, Danny is determined to live out his days by a code of non-violence and maneuvers deftly within a ruthless prison system. But when Renee Gilmore, the woman he loves, receives a box containing a bloody finger and draconian demands from a mysterious enemy on the outside, Danny must find a way to escape.They are both drawn into a terrifying game of life and death. If Renee fails, the priest will die; if Danny fails, Renee will die. And the body count will not stop at two.THE SANCTUARY is Ted Dekker at his best, a powerful thriller that relentlessly plumbs the depths of punishment and rehabilitation, both in a flawed corrections system and in the human heart.
Der Marionetteneffekt: Vergebene Chancen im Vorstand österreichischer Privatstiftungen
by Christoph NockerStiftungen werden in der Literatur bisweilen als „Black-Box&“ bezeichnet. Stiftungs-Skandale der jüngsten Vergangenheit im Zusammenhang mit Großinsolvenzen und Steueraffären verfestigen dieses Bild in der Öffentlichkeit. In diesem Buch wird der Stiftungsvorstand als faktischer Eigentümer von Stiftungen wissenschaftlich betrachtet. Neben dem allgemeinen Rollenverständnis in der Corporate Governance von Stiftungen wird der Einfluss auf die Unternehmensleistung von Stiftungsunternehmen empirisch und theoretisch untersucht. Zusätzlich zu theoretischen Implikationen für die Stiftungsforschung werden praktische Empfehlungen abgeleitet. Diese sollen als Diskussionsgrundlage für die Erstellung zukünftiger Verhaltensregelwerke für Stiftungsvorstände dienen und dabei helfen, die bestehenden Corporate-Governance-Lücken zu schließen.
Robotics Goes MOOC: Interaction
by Bruno SicilianoWith the massive and pervasive diffusion of robotics technology in our society, we are heading towards a new type of AI, which we call Physical AI at the intersection of Robotics with AI, that is the science of robots and intelligent machines performing a physical action to help humans in their jobs of daily lives. Physical assistance to disabled or elderly people; reduction of risks and fatigue at work; improvement of production processes of material goods and their sustainability; safety, efficiency and reduction of environmental impact in transportation of people and goods; progress of diagnostic and surgical techniques are all examples of scenarios where the new InterAction Technology (IAT) is indispensable.The interaction between robots and humans must be managed in a safe and reliable manner. The robot becomes an ideal assistant, like the tool used by a surgeon, a craftsman, a skilled worker. The new generation of robots will co-exist — the cobots— with humans not only in the workplace but, gradually, in homes and communities, providing support in services, entertainment, education, health, manufacturing and care.As widely discussed above, interaction plays a crucial role for the development of modern robotic systems. Grasping, manipulation and cooperative manipulators are covered in the first part of the third book of the Robotics Goes MOOC project, respectively in Chapter 1 by Prattichizzo et al, Chapter 2 by Kao et al, and Chapter 3 by Caccavale. Specific interaction issues along with the development of digital and physical interfaces are dealt with in Chapter 4 by Marchal et al and in Chapter 5 by Croft et al, respectively. Interaction between robot and human also means that a robot can be worn by a human as presented in Chapter 6 by Vitiello et al. A different type of interaction at a cognitive and planning level is the focus of Chapter 7 by Lima devoted to multi-robot systems and Chapter 8 by Song et al on networked, cloud and fog robotics, respectively.
Russische Schockwellen: Der Krieg in der Ukraine und die Lage in den angrenzenden Regionen (Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft im Spannungsverhältnis der Regionen Südosteuropa und Mittlerer Osten)
by Olaf LeißeDieses Buch analysiert die Situation in den angrenzenden Ländern der Ukraine nach Beginn des russischen Angriffkriegs sowie die Bündnissysteme und Mächte in der Region. Es vereint ausgewiesene Expert*innen zu einzelnen Ländern und bietet einen Überblick über aktuelle innenpolitische Entwicklungen und außenpolitische Orientierungen. Dieses Buch ist an Studierende, Lehrende, Forscher*innen und Journalist*innen gerichtet, die sich ein fundiertes aktuelles Wissen zu den Folgen des Ukraine-Kriegs in Ländern der Region aneignen möchten. Im weiteren Sinne ist es für alle Bürgerinnen und Bürgern geeignet, die sich mit den Konsequenzen des Kriegs beschäftigen möchten.
Power and Energy Resources: Modelling and Optimization (Power Systems)
by Farhad Shahnia Fushuan WenThis book highlights recent research advancements in the area of power and energy systems. Electrical networks all around the world are experiencing the integration of various types of energy resources including energy storage systems, and these systems are forming the future of power generation and delivery systems. There has been significant research interest in this area over the past decade. Proper designing, planning and operating such systems are crucial and the key area of interest for researchers and utilities. The key emphasis of this book is on modeling, analysis, optimization and management aspects of different types of power and energy systems and assets within electrical power networks. Interesting topics such as their planning, operation and technology accommodation are also presented in detail. The chapters introduce existing and new modeling approaches, optimization, control and management methods.
Das Qualifikationsprofil der Community: Chancen und Herausforderungen auf kommunaler Ebene in Österreich (BestMasters)
by Helke Elisa MüllerIn diesem Buch wird das Qualifikationsprofil der Community (Health) Nurses untersucht, die seit 2022 im Rahmen eines Pilotprojekts in Österreich tätig sind. Ziel ist es, Chancen und Herausforderungen aus der Perspektive der Community (Health) Nurse zu analysieren, um den Implementierungsprozess zu optimieren. Durch qualitative Interviews mit Expert*innen wurde ermittelt, dass Community (Health) Nurses über unterschiedliche Kompetenzen verfügen, jedoch bei vorrangig benötigten Fähigkeiten Defizite vorhanden sind. Eine Anpassung des nationalen Qualifikationsprofils wird als notwendig erachtet. Die Ergebnisse weisen darauf hin, dass sowohl förderliche als auch hemmende Faktoren berücksichtigt werden sollten, um die erfolgreiche Implementierung von Community (Health) Nursing zu gewährleisten.
Innovative Approaches in Economics, Leadership, and Technology: 7th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2024, Bucharest, Romania (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Alina Mihaela Dima Cristian BadarinzaThis book presents a collection of topics that reflect the evolving landscape of economics, leadership, technology, and social systems in an interconnected world. From the role of accounting in supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the complex interplay of transfer pricing regulations, tax compliance, and public perception, it covers critical issues shaping global financial practices. By investigating leadership at multinational companies through the dual lenses of cultural dynamics and artificial intelligence and underscoring the growing significance of digital networks in the global economy, the book fosters a rich, cross-disciplinary dialogue. Based on papers presented at the 7th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences (ICESS 2024), held in Bucharest, Romania, the book offers a valuable asset for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of global economic and social systems.
Citizens and State Surveillance in Hungary and Romania: The Importance of Personality (Central and Eastern European Perspectives on International Relations)
by Paul TapThis book explores the impact of personality traits on people&’s acceptance of state surveillance used for national security purposes. So far, state surveillance has been analysed in relation to institutional factors, technological infrastructures or specific contexts. This book shifts the focus from institutional and systemic characteristics to individual traits. It shows the extent to which people&’s personality traits explain the acceptance of state surveillance. The book provides a comparative analysis of Hungary and Romania to outline the differences between two former communist countries. The key results illustrate that highly conscientious people, those who are active in their communities, and the well-informed persons accept state surveillance more.
Wirtschaftspolitik in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
by Thomas WeinDieses Buch beschreibt den Stand der deutschen Wirtschaftspolitik. Die für die behandelten Politikbereiche relevanten theoretischen Konzepte werden ebenso vorgestellt wie ihre wirtschaftsgeschichtliche und institutionelle Entwicklung. Denn wirtschaftspolitische Debatten können nur verstanden werden, wenn sie in die wirtschaftsgeschichtliche Entwicklung des jeweiligen Landes eingebettet sind. Für Deutschland sind dies insbesondere seine einzigartige Startgrundlage aufgrund der kriegsbedingten Zerstörung und den demographischen Verschiebungen nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg, die deutsche Wiedereinigung und die europäische Integration. Viele Politikbereiche, die in diesem Lehrbuch vorgestellt werden, zeugen von diesen unterschiedlichen Triebkräften der Nachkriegszeit. Jedes Kapitel umfasst den Stoff für eine Lehrveranstaltungswoche und enthält Zusatzmaterial sowie Übungsaufgaben für die ergänzende Wissensvertiefung und -überprüfung. Der Inhalt Wirtschaftsverfassung und ökonomische Theorie der Verfassung Wettbewerbspolitik Energiepolitik Umweltpolitik Bildungspolitik
Primordial Black Holes (Springer Series in Astrophysics and Cosmology)
by Paolo Pani Christian Byrnes Gabriele Franciolini Tomohiro Harada Misao SasakiPrimordial black holes (PBHs) were proposed more than 50 years ago as black holes possibly formed across a vast mass range in the early universe. They represent a unique probe to access the primordial universe and cosmological inflation. Furthermore, in certain mass ranges, they could comprise the entirety of the dark matter, seed supermassive black holes at high redshift, be responsible for some gravitational-wave events detected so far, and be novel gravitational-wave sources detectable with future instruments. However, detecting PBHs has proved to be extremely challenging and extensive research focused on setting a variety of constraints on the fraction of dark matter composed by these objects. This book highlights an up-to-date, comprehensive overview on this subject, including pedagogical details on the PBH formation scenarios, cosmological evolution, astrophysical implications, connections with gravitational-wave astronomy, and critical discussion of the latest and future constraints. At variance with all existing reviews on this subject, this book addresses graduate students and researchers not necessarily familiar with all areas of the topic, providing details on important key results rather than collecting and reviewing the latest literature. The topic is naturally interdisciplinary and connects areas as diverse as cosmology, particle physics, gravitational-wave astronomy, and numerical simulations. To reflect this diversity, the book includes 25 contributions from key researchers working in these different areas. It provides a unique reference both to approach the topic for the first time and to learn a specific specialized sub-area.
Talibanland - Paradise Under the Shadow of Sabers in Afghanistan
by Georgi AsatryanThis book analyses the Taliban&’s rise to power and its rule in Afghanistan from various perspectives. Analyzing the ideology and evolution of the radical movement, sociocultural aspects of Afghanistan in relation to the group&’s rise to power as well as personal interviews with Taliban leaders, Asatryan sketches out a multifaceted picture of the domestic scene for further analysis of the regime&’s role in international security and affairs. In so doing the author examines Afghanistan&’s political state from different geopolitical positions and discusses the international relations and policy strategies employed by major world powers and regional actors in relation to Taliban rule. The research is interdisciplinary. The book is a social study of Afghan societies and the Taliban. On the other hand, the monograph presents an analysis of the evolution of the political strategies of various powers regarding Afghanistan.
Entfernte Nachbarn / distant neighbours / vizinhos distantes: Transnationale Öffentlichkeit in afrikanisch-europäischer Nachrichtenberichterstattung (Studies in International, Transnational and Global Communications)
by Marcus KreutlerIn diesem Buch wird untersucht, ob gleichsprachige Berichterstattung in europäischen und afrikanischen Zeitungen Kennzeichen transnationaler Öffentlichkeit aufweist. Dabei überträgt der Autor ein vor allem mit Blick auf EU-Staaten etabliertes Konzept auf afrikanisch-europäische Länderpaare, die aufgrund kolonialer Geschichte, aber auch ökonomischer, kultureller und sprachlicher Beziehungen womöglich ähnlichen „Diskursbedarf&“ zu gemeinsamen Themen und Konflikten haben. Auf Basis der aus der Nachrichtenwerttheorie bekannten Nähefaktoren werden je ein englisch-, portugiesisch- und deutschsprachiges Länder- und Zeitungspaar ausgewählt: Für diese Zeitungen aus Südafrika und dem Vereinigten Königreich, Angola und Portugal sowie Namibia und Deutschland überprüft der Autor zunächst, ob das jeweils andere Land aus der Berichterstattung über den anderen Kontinent hervorsticht. Es folgt eine Detailanalyse der wechselseitigen Berichterstattung. Die Ergebnisse sind gerade aus deutscher Perspektive überraschend: Die jeweils anderen Länder der untersuchten Paare sind in fünf der sechs Zeitungen besonders präsent. Es finden sich Anzeichen transnationaler Öffentlichkeit – wenn auch mit je nach Sprache unterschiedlicher Charakteristik.
Socioeconomic Impacts of High-Speed Rail Systems: Proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on High-Speed Rail Socioeconomic Impacts, University of Naples Federico II, Italy, International Union of Railways (UIC), 10-11 September 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Francesca PagliaraThis book offers new insights into the wider socioeconomic impacts of high-speed rail (HSR). Over the past few decades, significant investments have been made in these systems around the world. The use of public funds for the construction of HSR offers a range of benefits, such as time savings, increased comfort, and reduced traffic congestion, as well as broader economic benefits, including the advancement of less developed regions. These proceedings feature papers presented at the 4th International Workshop on the Socio-economic Impacts of High-Speed Rail. The focus is on impacts on the land-use system, competition vs. integration with alternative transport modes, investment, and evaluation. The book provides an overview of the current state of practice from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. As such, it is of interest to academics in transport economics and related fields, as well as professionals in the transport industry.
Touching Stars (The Shenandoah Album Novels #4)
by Emilie RichardsA war correspondent’s return to his ex-wife and their children tests what it means to be family in this emotional saga by a USA Today–bestselling author.Gayle Fortman has built a good life for herself and her three sons as an innkeeper in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. She has even maintained a cordial relationship with her ex, charismatic broadcast journalist Eric Fortman, covering with the boys for his absences and broken promises. Luckily Travis Allen, her closest neighbor, has been a loving surrogate father to the boys and her own best friend.Then, on the eve of oldest son Jared’s graduation, Eric returns, having nearly lost his life in Afghanistan. Worse, he has lost his way and his courage, and needs a place to recover. Gayle realizes this might be the last chance for her sons to establish a real bond with their father, and offers him a summer at the inn and a chance to put things right. Gayle and Eric are all too aware that their onetime love and attraction are still there. But can the pieces of their broken lives be mended, or are they better laid to rest?Praise for Touching Stars“Magically interpreting the emotional resonance of love and loss, betrayal and redemption through luminously drawn characters, Richards’ latest installment in her irresistible, quilt-inspired Shenandoah Album series glows with transcendent warmth, wisdom, grace, and compassion.” —Booklist“Romance Writers of America award–winner Richards gets the emotions right and writes credible dialogue when the adults speak to children.” —Publishers Weekly
Media Spectacle in the 21st Century: From the Stolen Election of 2000 to the Trump MAGA Horror Show (Medienkulturen im digitalen Zeitalter)
by Douglas KellnerThis book offers an original analysis of the primacy of media spectacle in the politics, social history, and major events of the 21st century which highlights the importance of critical analysis and interpretation of broadcasting, the Internet, and social meaning in understanding the key historical events and the multiple factors that produce them during the contemporary era. The text explores how broadcasting and digital media constitute the major media spectacles of our time and how they in turn present the key issues, challenges, conflicts, and problems of the present era. Thus understanding broadcasting and digital media help us to understand our contemporary society, politics, and culture and to play a more active role in understanding and participating in our contemporary media societies and environments. Kellner argues throughout for the need for critical media and digital literacies to empower students and citizens to become active participants in our media society and technoculture and to understand the key events and challenges of contemporary life. Douglas Kellner has been researching, writing about, and lecturing upon the major topics and studies in this book for the last several decades and this book brings together key aspects of his work on theorizing, analyzing, and evaluating the role of effects of major media spectacles of the 21st century.
Big Data and Data Science Engineering: Volume 7 (Studies in Computational Intelligence #759)
by Roger LeeThis book reports state-of-the-art results in Big Data and Data Science Engineering in both printed and electronic form. Studies in Computation Intelligence (SCI) has grown into the most comprehensive computational intelligence research forum available in the world. This book publishes original papers on both theory and practice that address foundations, state-of-the-art problems and solutions, and crucial challenges.
The Parting Glass
by Emilie RichardsThree sisters juggle marriage, motherhood and murder in this saga from a USA Today bestseller whose “heartfelt paeans to love and loyalty sweeten the mix” (Publishers Weekly).USA Today–bestselling author Emilie Richards continues the journey begun in her beloved novel Whiskey Island with this unforgettable tale of three sisters who discover a hidden legacy that will lead them home at last to Ireland.Megan, who is feeling hopelessly unprepared in her new marriage, has no idea how to fix the problems already facing her relationship. Casey, who is happily married to her high school sweetheart, is facing a new challenge: motherhood. And Peggy, who always dreamed of becoming a doctor, has put medical school on hold with the discovery that her young son is autistic.Each facing her own difficulties, the Donaghue sisters are brought to the remote Irish village of Shanmullin by Irene Tierney, a distant relative who hopes that they will be able to help her learn the truth about her father’s death more than seventy-five years ago. As a stunning tale of secrets and self-sacrifice, greed and hidden passions unfolds, the life of each sister will be changed forever.
Lone Star Quilts & Beyond: Step-by-Step Projects and Inspiration
by Jan KrentzExplore the world of Lone Star quilts! Expert teacher Jan Krentz shows you how to use today’s techniques to simplify this intricate design. • 6 colorful projects - you’ll want to get started right away! • Rotary cutting saves you time, while imaginative additions such as appliqué and “designer diamonds” give these Lone Stars a fresh, updated look • Jan teaches you everything you’ll need to know to make the Lone Star quilt of your dreams, from fabric choices to finishing touches. • A gallery of eye-catching Lone Star quilts to inspire your creativity *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
Homicide Special: A Year with the LAPD's Elite Detective Unit
by Miles CorwinWith an Updated Epilogue by the Author"A compelling portrait of seasoned homicide cops at work. This is L.A.'s darkest side: ironic, heart-breaking, stunningly violent, unfailingly human. Riveting."-Jonathan KellermanThe mandate for Los Angeles' unique police unit Homicide Special is to take on the toughest, most controversial, and highest-profile cases. In this "literate, unfailingly interesting work of true crime" (Kirkus Reviews), acclaimed writer Miles Corwin uses unprecedented access to narrate six of the unit's cases-and capture its newest generation at work.When a call girl from Kiev dies in the line of duty, detectives Chuck Knolls and Brian McCartin seek her killer among a circle of Russian women who have been sold into white slavery. When a gangster's daughter takes a bullet, veterans Jerry Stephens and Paul Coulter trace clues scattered across the country to a Manhattan real-estate magnate. A cold case is reopened; a mother-daughter drowning and a baffling rape/murder are solved. And, finally, Corwin re-creates the investigation surrounding the late Bonny Lee Blakley, allegedly murdered by her actor-husband, Robert Blake. With a revised epilogue updating each of these fascinating cases, Homicide Special offers a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of the preeminent units of homicide detectives in the country.
Successful Women of the Bible
by Katara Washington PattonThe second book in a new series that brings the experiences of favorite Bible characters to challenges of contemporary life.Contemporary "success" is often defined in financial terms or by number of Twitter followers. But for women of faith, success is so much more. And it turns out the timeless qualities of success are exemplified by women on the pages of their favorite book, the Bible. Deborah's model leadership is just as relevant today as it was in the age of the Hebrew judges. Esther's courage to stand up for a cause, Miriam's joyful support of others, Priscilla's exemplary partnership skill, Lydia's business acumen, and other characteristics of women in the Bible are embodied in lively storytelling. Busy Christian women -- often working and raising a family -- crave examples of success. Here are distilled principles they can use to succeed in today's noisy culture. The lessons of these icons of the faith apply, even in the age of Facebook and Instagram.