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Road to Ruin (Magebike Courier #1)
by Hana LeeAn electrifying, gritty fantasy from debut author Hana Lee that takes a royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic.Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. She&’s a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wasteland&’s dangers—deadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beasts—to deliver her wares. Her most valuable cargo? A prince&’s love letters addressed to Yi-Nereen, a princess desperate to escape the clutches of her abusive family and soon-to-be husband. Jin, desperately in love with both her and the prince, can&’t refuse Yi-Nereen&’s plea for help. The two of them flee across the wastes, pursued by Yi-Nereen&’s furious father, her scheming betrothed, and a bounty hunter with mysterious powers. A storm to end all storms is brewing and dark secrets about the heritability of magic are coming to light. Jin&’s heart has led her into peril before, but this time she may not find her way back.
No More Vietnams
by Richard Nixon“He is just about the only American leader who ever did anything right in Vietnam.…Nixon makes a strong case.” —Chicago TribuneIn his bestselling No More Vietnams, Richard Nixon analyzes America’s military involvement in Southeast Asia—including his own role as commander-in-chief from 1969 to 1974—and presciently calls for a new American approach to conflicts in the Third World.
On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker
by A'Lelia BundlesNow a Netflix series starring Octavia Spencer, Self Made (formerly titled On Her Own Ground) is the first full-scale biography of &“one of the great success stories of American history&” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), Madam C.J. Walker—the legendary African American entrepreneur and philanthropist—by her great-great-granddaughter, A&’Lelia Bundles.The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Sarah Breedlove—who would become known as Madam C. J. Walker—was orphaned at seven, married at fourteen, and widowed at twenty. She spent the better part of the next two decades laboring as a washerwoman for $1.50 a week. Then—with the discovery of a revolutionary hair care formula for black women—everything changed. By her death in 1919, Walker managed to overcome astonishing odds: building a storied beauty empire from the ground up, amassing wealth unprecedented among black women, and devoting her life to philanthropy and social activism. Along the way, she formed friendships with great early-twentieth-century political figures such as Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Booker T. Washington.
Spy School British Invasion: Spy School; Spy Camp; Evil Spy School; Spy Ski School; Spy School Secret Service; Spy School Goes South; Spy School British Invasion (Spy School)
by Stuart GibbsIn the seventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley is finally going to take SPYDER down, once and for all.Stranded in Mexico after nearly capturing the leaders of SPYDER, thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley desperately needs a shower. But even more so, he and his spy school friends need to come up with a new plan to defeat their enemies; their only clue a key that opens…something. The mission: Go rogue from the CIA, join up with the British MI6 to locate the leader of SPYDER, the enigmatic Mr. E, and bring down the evil organization once and for all. Only it won&’t be easy. They&’ll have to deal with rival evil splinter factions, devious double-crosses, and learning to drive on the opposite side of the road. But they have no other choice: this is their last chance to crack the code on SPYDER.
Demand: Inside Out (Careless Whispers #2)
by Lisa Renee JonesThe sexy, breathtaking mystery continues in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones’s stunning second novel in the suspenseful Careless Whispers series—where shocking revelations will reveal themselves and nothing, and no one, will ever be the same.Still struggling with amnesia, Ella questions everything she’s known about Kayden Wilkens—the alluring stranger who claims to have found her unconscious in an alleyway a month earlier. But was he truly a stranger—or did Kayden know her before his supposed rescue? Tormented by the potential betrayal he denies, with fleeting memories of a bombshell in her recent past, Ella must face a hard reality. Every action has consequences . . . and trusting Kayden, the one thing she most desires, might result in the direst consequences of all. New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones, whose searing novels generate “enough heat . . . to start a fire” (RT Book Reviews), dares you to fall in love with her irresistibly surprising and sexy new series.
The Believer: A Year in the Fly Fishing Life
by David CogginsThe author of the instant fishing classic The Optimist shares new wisdom, humor, and experience in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions—&“an engaging personal journey about finding what you need to find and keeping it in your heart&” (Kirkus Reviews).In The Optimist, David Coggins tackled the techniques of fly-fishing and meditated on its virtues, recounting his triumphs and failures. Now, in The Believer, he deftly mixes travel, local cultures, further fishing challenges (some knee-buckling in their disappointment), and details his own experience as life and love crowd his time to fish. Self-consciously—and self-deprecatingly—Coggins embarks on seven far-flung fishing voyages, away from screens and social media, not answering his phone, and reveling in humanity&’s undying yearning for a quest, for the rituals and rites of passage that mark transition. For Coggins, these journeys—to Norway, Scotland, Spain, Cuba, and Argentina, as well as road trips to Wyoming, Tennessee, and the Catskills—not only showcase his skill as an angler but also signal the end of his fly-fishing youth. But that doesn&’t mean that Coggins will sell all his rods and hang up his hat; rather, his relationship with his fly-fishing obsession will evolve—especially if he can catch an elusive salmon or a ferociously strong tarpon or the mercurial permit. The Believer is a humble, humorous call for the journey that is as enriching as the destination, where the search for greater self-awareness leads to patience, observation, and endurance. And, since this is fly-fishing, after all, there&’s always the possibility of abject failure and leaping, glorious reward. Wry, entertaining, thoughtful, and relatable, The Believer is &“a wonderful example of how well angling can weave us into the world&” (Gray&’s Sporting Journal) and will hook both anglers and non-anglers alike.
Stand Your Ground: A Novel
by Victoria Christopher MurrayFrom the #1 Essence bestselling and award-winning author of The Personal Librarian comes Stand Your Ground, a novel about two mothers who must grapple with their faith and belief in justice in the midst of a highly charged murder trial involving the death of an African-American teenage boy.A black teenage boy is dead. A white man shot him. Was he standing his ground or was it murder? Janice Johnson is living every black mother&’s nightmare. Her seventeen-year-old son was murdered and the shooter has not been arrested. Can the D.A. and the police be trusted to investigate and do the right thing? Should Janice take advantage of the public outcry and join her husband alongside the angry protestors who are out for revenge? Meredith Spencer is married to the man accused of the killing and she sees her husband and the situation with far more clarity than anyone realizes. What she knows could blow the case wide open, but what will that mean for her life and that of her son? Will she have the courage to come forward in time so that justice can be done? #1 national bestselling and award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray&’s Stand Your Ground is a pulse-pounding meditation on race, motherhood, marriage, and vigilante justice that will have readers spellbound until its shocking end.
Lust: A Seven Deadly Sins Novel (7 Deadly Sins #1)
by Victoria Christopher MurrayThe 7 Deadly Sins series that inspired four Lifetime original movies begins with this unputdownable novel about a woman caught between an entertainment mogul with a shady past and his childhood friend who is out for revenge—from the NAACP Image award winner and national bestselling author of The Personal Librarian.Is lust a sin? Tiffanie has lived a sheltered life in a very strict household with her pastor grandfather and her grandmother in Washington, D.C. But when she meets Damon, she falls for the successful entertainment businessman despite his history as a drug dealer. Everyone sees a bright future for the couple—yet when Tiffanie meets Trey, her lustful feelings leave her confused just days before her wedding. Trey is Damon&’s childhood best friend with whom he built a successful drug business. But when the game got hot and Damon decided to leave, Trey stayed and continued to sell drugs until he was arrested and spent seven years in prison. Now he&’s out and able to attend the wedding. While Damon is thrilled to have Trey back and hopes to bring his best friend into his business, Trey has other plans. And in the end, there will only be one man standing... Includes a reading group guide with an author Q&A and discussion questions for book clubs.
Court of Wanderers: Silver Under Nightfall #2 (Silver Under Nightfall #2)
by Rin ChupecoRemy Pendergast and his royal vampire companions return to face an enemy that is terrifyingly close to home in Rin Chupeco&’s queer, bloody Gothic epic fantasy series for fans of Samantha Shannon&’s The Priory of the Orange Tree and the adult animated series Castlevania.Remy Pendergast, vampire hunter, and his unexpected companions, royal vampires Lord Zidan Malekh and Lady Xiaodan Song, are on the road through the kingdom of Aluria again after a hard-won first battle against the formidable Night Empress, who threatens to undo a fragile peace between humans and vampires. Xiaodan, severely injured, has lost her powers to vanquish the enemy&’s new superbreed of vampire, but if the trio can make it to Fata Morgana, the seat of Malehk&’s court—dubbed &“the Court of Wanderers&”—there is hope of nursing her and bringing them back. En-route to the Third Court, Remy crosses paths with his father, the arrogant, oftentimes cruel Lord of Valenbonne. He also begins to suffer strange dreams of the Night Empress, whom he has long suspected to be Ligaya Pendergast, his own mother. As his family history unfolds during these episodes, which are too realistic to be coincidence, he realizes that she is no ordinary vampire—and that he may end up having to choose between the respective legacies of his parents. Posing as Malek and Xiaodan&’s human familiar, Remy contends with Aluria&’s intimidating vampire courts and a series of gruesome murders with their help—and more, as the three navigate their relationship. But those feelings and even their extraordinary collective strength will be put to the test as each of them unleashes new powers in combat at what may be prove to be the ultimate cost.
SAS For Dummies
by Chris HemedingerBecome data-savvy with the widely used data and AI software Data and analytics are essential for any business, giving insight into what's working, what can be improved, and what else needs to be done. SAS software helps you make sure you're doing data right, with a host of data management, reporting, and analysis tools. SAS For Dummies teaches you the essentials, helping you navigate this statistical software and turn information into value. In this book, learn how to gather data, create reports, and analyze results. You'll also discover how SAS machine learning and AI can help deliver decisions based on data. Even if you're brand new to data and analytics, this easy-to-follow guide will turn you into an SAS power user. Become familiar with the most popular SAS applications, including SAS 9 and SAS Viya Connect to data, organize your information, and adopt sound data security practices Get a primer on working with data sets, variables, and statistical analysis Explore and analyze data through SAS programming and rich application interfaces Create and share graphs interactive visualizations to deliver insights This is the perfect Dummies guide for new SAS users looking to improve their skills—in any industry and for any organization size.
Microsoft Excel 365 Bible (Bible)
by Michael Alexander Dick KusleikaYour complete guide to Excel 365, written for newbies all the way to seasoned professionals Neatly organised and written using accessible language, Microsoft Excel 365 Bible contains everything that readers need to know to get up and running quickly with Excel. Covering the numerous updates to Excel 365 since the previous edition was published in 2022, this Second Edition contains many useful examples and tips and tricks that cover all essential aspects of Excel—from the basics, such as navigating the user interface, to more advanced topics, such as creating visualisations and crafting custom functions. Written by an accomplished team of authors with decades of Excel and business intelligence experience, this book explores topics including: Entering and editing worksheet data, with information on data types, formulas, dates, times and other cell contents Building formulas with Excel table objects, correcting common formula errors and using formula variables Working with data series, changing basic chart elements and making use of chart customization Loading data from other sources, performing common transformations and applying conditional logic Microsoft Excel 365 Bible earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all professionals and individuals seeking to get the most out of Excel 365, from beginners with limited knowledge of the software all the way to advanced users with years of experience under their belts.
Morality and Responsibility
by T. M. ScanlonT. M. Scanlon is one of the world’s leading philosophers, widely known for his contractualist moral theory and his distinctive account of moral responsibility and blame. In these important essays, written between 2001 and 2021, Scanlon reflects on the lines of thinking that led him to these views, considers objections to them, and locates them in relation to the views of others, including Derek Parfit, Harry Frankfurt, Gary Watson, and Christine Korsgaard. The result will be essential reading for scholars and students in moral philosophy, political philosophy, and the philosophy of law.
Systematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 2a: On God - Attributes of God
by William Lane Craig“These volumes are chock full of arguments in a way that stands out in this field. . . . This is a remarkable, generational work that will become the resource in philosophical theology.” —J.P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University “An enormous undertaking. However, Craig’s past record indicates that he can and will carry it through to completion. Furthermore, his established reputation. . . guarantees that the work will attract wide interest and will have a ready readership.” —William Hasker, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Huntington University A transformative journey through Christian doctrine, Volume IIa. On God: Attributes of God William Lane Craig’s Systematic Philosophical Theology is a multi-volume explication of Christian doctrine in the classic Protestant tradition of the loci communes as seen through the lens of contemporary analytic philosophy. Uniquely blending the disciplines of biblical theology, historical theology, and analytic theology, these volumes aim to provide readers with a biblical and philosophically coherent articulation of a wide range of Christian doctrines. Volume II treats the locus On God in two parts. The first part, Volume IIa. Attributes of God, explores the coherence of theism. Conceiving of God as an infinite and personal being of maximal greatness, Craig carefully defines and explicates the divine attributes of incorporeality, necessity, aseity, simplicity, eternality, omnipresence, omniscience, omnipotence, and goodness. In the second part, Volume IIb. Excursus on Natural theology, The Trinity, Craig examines six arguments for God’s existence, including the argument from contingency, the kalām cosmological argument, the argument from the applicability of mathematics, the argument from cosmic fine-tuning, the moral argument, and the ontological argument, along with the problem of evil. Following the excursus, he transitions to an articulation and defence of Christian theism, formulating a biblical doctrine of the Trinity and offering a model of God as a tripersonal soul.
Master Your Mindset: Live a Meaningful Life
by Michael PilarczykUnlock Your Full Potential and Achieve Extraordinary Success In Master Your Mindset, bestselling author Michael Pilarczyk reveals a life-changing approach that has helped countless individuals transform their lives. His unique method combines powerful insights with real-life examples, showing you how to break free from limiting beliefs and reach your most ambitious goals. This book offers more than just advice—it provides a clear, actionable, and repeatable 12-step strategy to help you master your mindset and create lasting success in every area of life. Inside, you'll discover how to: Shift your perspective and understand that your mindset shapes your reality. Achieve personal mastery through aligning your mindset, habits, and action to create lasting change and live a meaningful, fulfilling life Integrate mindfulness into daily life, work, relationships, and making decisions. With Master Your Mindset, you'll have the tools to break free from limiting beliefs and take control of your personal and professional success. A practical, life-changing guide to unlocking your full potential—whether you seek personal fulfillment, professional success, or deeper inner peace and meaning in life.
Institutional Economics: Theory and Practice
by James I. SturgeonInstitutions are the controlling force at the center of any economy. They organize and control all economic activity from markets to producers, consumers to governments, and more. Institutions determine how fundamental economic questions such as, what, how, and for whom, are answered. Thus, scientific analysis of economic activity requires a deep and systematic understanding of institutions. This much-needed text provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the increasingly influential field of Institutional economics. Across its ten chapters, it unpacks the history, theory, applications, policies, and methods of Institutional economics, carefully blending theoretical, conceptual and empirical elements that together illuminate the complexity of the modern economy. Topics covered include production, consumption, class and distribution, development, value theory, and specific institutions including the corporation, property, labor, and government. Each chapter concludes with selected questions or issues posed as a basis for class discussion and further research. Written in a lively and accessible style for students new to the topic, this book is set to become the go-to resource for classes on institutional economics across the world.
BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers
by Rafael Sacks Ghang Lee Luciana Burdi Marzia BolpagniUnderstand the latest advances in BIM with this fully updated guide Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an increasingly central component of architecture and the building trades. Modern BIM software has moved beyond the simple 2D and 3D modeling tools of the past to incorporate simulation, analysis, project management, and more. BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Designers, Engineers, Contractors, and Facility Managers has long served as the essential introduction to this subject and its ever-expanding applications. Now fully updated to reflect the increasing standardization of BIM practices and its cutting-edge industry frameworks, the latest edition of this key text remains the fundamental tool for understanding the backbone of innovation in construction technology. Readers of the fourth edition of BIM Handbook will also find: Expanded treatment of the owner’s perspective in BIM and BIM integration Detailed discussion of new industry-specific frameworks such as ISO 19650 Exploration of the relationship between BIM and digital twins for construction, operations, and maintenance BIM Handbook is ideal for any professionals in the building trades, including owners and operators of buildings, architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, developers of BIM software, and more.
Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies
by Amy RioloSatisfy your dessert cravings without spiking your blood glucose Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies busts a common myth about diabetes—that desserts aren't allowed! As long as you plan ahead and use whole ingredients, delicious options like cakes, cookies, and brownies are still on the menu. This book features 125 flavor-forward, healthy treats that are mouthwatering enough for a menu but simple enough to make at home. The secret to making diabetes-friendly desserts is in balancing your macronutrients and portion sizes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, cook for someone who has, or are just looking for healthier desserts, his Dummies guide will introduce you to delicious, wholesome recipes that will satisfy. These aren't “watered down” versions of the classics you crave. These recipes are the real deal, and they'll be a hit with kids, too. Get over 100 recipes for tasty desserts that are diabetes-friendly Make cakes, cookies, puddings, and other treats from around the world Adjust recipes to meet your preferences with gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options Enjoy dessert time again with balanced choices that fit with your diet and lifestyle This book is for anyone looking for dessert ideas for a diabetes-friendly diet. You don't have to give up on dessert. Diabetes Desserts Cookbook For Dummies has the healthful recipes you need to continue enjoying the sweet things in life.
Stop Dreaming and Start Renovating for Profit: A Guide to Building Wealth through Property Renovations
by Rebeka MorganTurn your passion for renovating and home design into profit Do you love the idea of renovating and flipping houses, but you’re scared to take the plunge? Stop Dreaming and Start Renovating for Profit is an inspiring, practical how-to guide for creating financial independence by renovating and reselling residential properties. Registered builder and successful developer Rebeka Morgan has helped thousands of women buy, renovate and sell properties for profit. In this book, she shares her tried-and-tested advice for harnessing your unique strengths to strategically improve a property’s value — and build your wealth quickly. You’ll grow your skills as a planner, decision maker and developer, learning how to be creative and find the gains that add up to thousands of dollars in profit. And you’ll discover how renovating can be a flexible, profitable business that fits into your busy life. Whether you’re caring for your family, rethinking your career or simply looking to boost your income, this book will empower you to take action and grow your earnings. Inside, you’ll find: Practical tools and case studies to help you see the big picture, find your vision and seize the courage to get started Strategies for analysing feasibility and designing profitable projects Hands-on, step-by-step guidance for managing the design and build process Advice that will help you avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes Tips for marketing and selling your property once the renovations are done Renovating property is not a guaranteed shortcut to quick profits. Getting a return on your investment is about seeing a home’s potential and then taking smart steps to realise that potential. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to build a business flipping homes, Stop Dreaming and Start Renovating for Profit is a can’t-miss resource.
Multifunctional Materials: Engineering and Biological Applications
by Divya Bajpai Tripathy Anjali Gupta Arvind Kumar JainThis comprehensive book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of advanced materials and their transformative impact across multiple disciplines, from cutting-edge technologies to innovative solutions in engineering and biology. Multifunctional Materials: Engineering and Biological Applications is a comprehensive guide on advanced materials, a class of materials that exhibit novel properties, high performance, and unique functionalities that make them suitable for a wide range of applications. These materials are typically engineered at the molecular or atomic level, allowing precise control over their structure and properties. The field of advanced materials is vast, covering a range of material types and applications. This volume covers topics on the chemistry, properties, and applications of advanced materials. The study of advanced materials involves multiple disciplines, including materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Advances in this field have led to the development of new and improved technologies, such as high-efficiency solar cells, lightweight and strong materials for aerospace applications, and new drug delivery systems for disease treatment. The volume: Demonstrates materials synthesis and characterization of multifunctional materials; Examines properties and functionalities of multifunctional materials, such as mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, as well as other functional properties; Outlines multifunctional materials applications, including their use in biomedical devices, aerospace and defense systems, and consumer electronics; Provides a comprehensive overview of this rapidly evolving field, covering topics related to materials science, engineering, and technology. Audience Researchers, industry scientists and engineers, academics, and postgraduate students working in the fields of materials chemistry, applied chemistry, nanotechnology, chemical technology, polymer science and engineering, and industrial chemistry.
Functional Polyimide Dielectrics: Structure, Properties, and Applications
by Jun-Wei ZhaAn of-the-moment discussion of the most cutting-edge research in the field of polyimide dielectrics In Functional Polyimide Dielectrics: Structure, Properties, and Applications, distinguished researcher Dr. Jun-Wei Zha delivers an up-to-date and authoritative discussion of the latest advancements in the application of polyimide dielectrics (PIDs) in electrical and electronic equipment. Readers will find coverage of the application of PIDs in aerospace, high-temperature energy storage capacitors, corona-resistant motors, new energy power equipment, packaging, and more. The book serves as a valuable reference for improving the performance and expanding the application of existing PIDs, as well as designing and developing new PIDs. It also provides a current overview of research and frontier applications that will prove useful to students and researchers from multiple disciplines. Functional Polyimide Dielectrics also contains: A thorough introduction to the different types of polyimide dielectrics, including their synthesis, composites & blends, processing-property relationships, processing strategies and technologies, properties and applicationsComprehensive explorations of a wide range of PID applications in a variety of special applications, like energy storage, insulation, thermal conductivity, intelligence, and morePractical discussions of the environmental aspects of the technology, as well as life cycle assessment sustainable alternative possibilitiesComplete treatments of smart polyimide dielectrics Perfect for materials scientists, electronics engineers, polymer chemists, physicists, and mechanical engineers, Functional Polyimide Dielectrics: Structure, Properties, and Applications will also benefit professionals, engineers, and scientists working in the chemical industry.
Electronic Structure and Properties of Transition Metal Compounds: Theory and Applications
by Isaac B. Bersuker Yang LiuPresents the latest achievements in the theory of electronic structure and properties of transition metal coordination compounds with applications to a range of chemical and physical problems Electronic Structure and Properties of Transition Metal Compounds offers a detailed and authoritative account of the theory of electronic structure and the properties of transition metal compounds with applications to various chemical and physical problems. The fully updated third edition incorporates recent developments and methods in the field, including new coverage of methods of ab initio calculations of the electronic structure of coordination compounds and the application of vibronic coupling and the Jahn-Teller effect to solve coordination chemistry problems. Revised chapters provide up-to-date views on reactivity, chemical activation, and catalysis. New and expanded questions, exercises, and problems in each chapter are supported by new problem-solving examples, illustrations, graphic presentations, and references. Designed to be intelligible to advanced students, researchers, and instructors, Electronic Structure and Properties of Transition Metal Compounds: Provides thorough coverage of the theory underlying the electronic structure and properties of transition metal compounds, including the physical methods of their investigation Helps readers understand the origin of observable properties in transition metal compounds and choose a suitable method of their investigation Contains numerous problems with solutions and illustrative examples demonstrating the application of the theory to solving specific chemical and physical problems Presents a generalized view of the modern state of the field, beginning from the main ideas of quantum chemistry and atomic states to applications to various chemical and physical problems Features novel problems never fully considered in books on coordination chemistry, such as relativistic effects in bonding, optical band shapes, and electron transfer in mixed-valence compounds Electronic Structure and Properties of Transition Metal Compounds: Theory and Applications, Third Edition is an excellent textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate chemistry students, as well as a useful reference for inorganic, bioinorganic, coordination, organometallic, and physical chemists and industrial and academic researchers working in catalysis, organic synthesis, materials science, and physical methods of investigation.
Essential Mass Communication: Convergence, Culture, and Media Literacy
by John DiMarcoHelps students develop the ability to analyze culture and utilize media literacy techniques, provides the core skills necessary to succeed in a communications career Essential Mass Communication helps students build a strong understanding of communication theory, mass communication technology, information studies, and mass communication practices. Offering an expanded view of the field, this comprehensive textbook combines easily accessible coverage of core skills and concepts with historically critical content on mass communication revolutions, cultural impacts, and converging media as they changed society. Throughout the text, author John DiMarco integrates professional practice components into each chapter, including professional pathways to applying mass communication to students' careers. Essential Mass Communication addresses a variety of creative fields, such as storytelling, rhetoric, journalism, marketing and advertising, design, fine art, photography, and filmmaking. Student-friendly chapters explore a uniquely wide range of topics, from introductory content on communication process and product to more in-depth discussion of game history and theory, critical theory, strategic communication, and more. Designed to help aspiring creative professionals learn and use the technology tools and channels available to deliver cultural and personal experiences in the form of media products, Essential Mass Communication: Introduces the concepts of mass communication and establishes foundations for understanding convergence and culture Provides the skills and knowledge required to apply critical media literacy analysis techniques in different fields Discusses the driving technologies, key people, convergence, and cultural instances of each mass communication media Covers the business and information disciplines of mass communication, including ethics and communication law Highlights the connection between communication technologies, culture, and careers in mass media Includes a wealth of real-world case studies, applied examples and assignments, key term definitions, end-of-chapter questions, in-text QR codes linking to internet sources, and valuable appendices for career development With a strong focus on creative, active learning, Essential Mass Communication: Convergence, Culture, and Media Literacy is the perfect textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in Mass Communication, Information Studies, and Communication technologies, as well as relevant courses in Media Studies, International Communications, and Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations programs.
Escape Velocity
by null Victor ManiboA twisty new near-future genre-bending thriller: Knives Out in space with a Parasite twist.A decades-old murder looms over the glamorous clientele of a high-end space hotel . . . while an unforeseen threat percolates in the service corridors. The guests are about to experience the hospitality they deserve. Space Habitat Altaire is the premier luxury resort in low Earth orbit, playground of the privileged and the perfect location to host reunions for the Rochford Institute. Rochford boasts only the best: the wealthiest, most promising students with the most impressive pedigrees. Complete with space walks, these lavish reunions are a prime opportunity for alumni to jockey for power with old friends and rivals—and crucially, to advance their applications to live in an exclusive Mars settlement. Earth is dying, and only the best deserve to save themselves. Aboard the Altaire for their 25th reunion, finance magnate Ava pursues the truth about her brother&’s murder during their senior year, which cast a dark shadow over their time at Rochford. Laz, ambassador and political scion, hopes to finally win Ava&’s heart. Sloane, collecting secrets to conceal his family&’s decline, angles for a key client. And Henry, heir to a healthcare empire, creates an unorthodox opportunity to get to Mars in a last-ditch effort to outrun a childhood secret. While these erstwhile friends settle scores and rack up points, they fail to notice that other agendas are afoot at the Space Habitat Altaire, and their own futures aren&’t the only ones at stake—&“the best&” will soon regret underestimating those they would leave behind on Earth.
Under the Paper Moon (A Bishop & Gallagher Mystery)
by null Shaina SteinbergKate Quinn&’s The Rose Code meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this intrigue-filled debut, as two former spies who shared more than just missions during WWII reunite in 1948 Los Angeles. Can they let go of heartbreak long enough to team up for one last operation in this tightly-plotted, emotionally rich postwar mystery? It&’s 1942, and as far as her father knows, Evelyn Bishop, heiress to an aeronautics fortune, is working as a translator in London. In truth, Evelyn—daring, beautiful, and as adept with a rifle as she is in five languages—has joined the Office of Strategic Services as a spy. Her goal is personal: to find her brother, who is being held as a POW in a Nazi labor camp. Through one high-risk mission after another she is paired with the reckless and rebellious Nick Gallagher, growing ever close to him until the war&’s end brings with it an act of deep betrayal. Six years later, Evelyn is back home in Los Angeles, working as a private investigator. The war was supposed to change everything, yet Evelyn, contemplating marriage to her childhood sweetheart, feels stifled by convention. Then the suspected cheating husband she&’s tailing is murdered, and suddenly Evelyn is back in Nick&’s orbit again. Teaming up for a final mission, Evelyn and Nick begin to uncover the true nature of her case— and realize that the war has followed them home. For beyond the public horrors waged by nations there are countless secret, desperate acts that still reverberate on both continents, and threaten everything Evelyn holds dear...
Fast Track (Sisterhood #10)
by null Fern MichaelsThe Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. It&’s been years since the members of the Sisterhood first banded together, with the help of their mentor Charles Martin, to exact their own form of justice on those whose crimes had gone unpunished by the legal system. Now, back in the United States after an enforced exile, and ensconced in a new home on Big Pine Mountain in North Carolina, Myra, Kathryn, Annie, Alexis, Isabelle, Yoko, and Nikki are breathing easy at last—but not for long. One dark night, under cover of a vicious storm, a helicopter lands on their mountain. The Sisters aren&’t about to wait to be ambushed. Braving the storm, they set out to greet their guests, only to be told by Charles that the mysterious visitors are the Sisterhood&’s new employers, and they&’ve got a dangerous new assignment in mind. The task they face is daunting. If they succeed, the Sisterhood will be rewarded beyond their wildest dreams. If they fail, they&’ll forfeit much more than a paycheck. But if the Ladies of Pinewood have learned one thing over the course of their adventures, it&’s that when friends band together, miracles can happen…