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The Marrying Kind
by Beverly BirdAnd then there's the other kind...THE WRONG KIND OF MANSince her husband's death, there hadn't been any room in by-the-books Detective Tessa Hadley-Bryant's life for anything but police work-and that was exactly the way she wanted it. Especially right now, when she was handling the toughest case of her career-a murder investigation that reached into the highest levels of Philadelphia society....So why did the department have to pick now to assign her a new partner who was everything she didn't want? John Gunner was a streetwise South Philly renegade with a reputation for breaking rules-and hearts. And he already had her questioning her sanity-not to mention her vow that she would never love again....
The Romantics
by Galt NiederhofferGalt Niederhoffer's The Romantics nimbly follows the shifting allegiances among an unforgettable set of characters, with a powerful, bittersweet romance at its heart, now a major motion picture starring Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, and Anna Paquin. Laura and Lila were college roommates--one brooding and Jewish, the other the epitome of golden WASP-dom. Now it's ten years later, a day before Lila's wedding to Laura's former boyfriend, and as the guests arrive, Laura finds herself the only one not coupled up. Struggling with the traditionally thankless role of maid of honor, Laura realizes for the first time why she can't stop thinking about her long, tangled relationship with the groom. And it appears that he is not entirely ready for the altar himself.
Teacher Professional Development Programs in EMI Settings: International Perspectives (English Language Education #42)
by Ali Karakaş Yasemin KırkgözThis book showcases a range of professional development activities in English medium instruction (EMI) from diverse international contexts. While EMI offers many benefits, it also comes with challenges for both teachers and learners, especially in terms of language proficiency, teaching practices, and curriculum design. To address these challenges, professional development activities are essential for supporting teachers and learners in EMI contexts. The scope of the book includes topics such as teacher training, curriculum design, assessment, classroom practices, and policy implementation in a range of EMI settings, including higher education, schools, and vocational institutions. The book offers practical guidance and innovative approaches for practitioners that will enhance their teaching practices and support their learners. The book also provides new insights into the challenges and opportunities of EMI in different contexts and contributes to the development of new theoretical frameworks for understanding EMI. This book is intended for EMI teachers, teacher trainers, researchers, policymakers, and administrators at different levels of education.
The Politics of Environmental Education Centres: People, Power and Pedagogies (International Explorations in Outdoor and Environmental Education #17)
by Anne Marie RossThis book juxtaposes a representation of environmental education centres around the globe with centres within the New South Wales Department of Education in Australia. As terminology shifted from nature study and conservation education to environmental education then “environmental and sustainability education” within “sustainable development” the centres embodied and encompassed this evolution. The book traces the centres’ journeys through the phenomenon of the 1970s growth in socially conscious governance, to 1980s-1990s public managerialism, to the tightening tentacles of capitalism. The complexity of education as a socio-political endeavour is made explicit. Themes including the changing dynamics of caring for the environment, and bureaucratic and political manoeuvring, in addition to the effects of activism and globalisation are viewed through a centre lens as the centres survive and thrive in ever increasing neoliberal times. The book will appeal to teachers, academics and bureaucrats interested in the history and politics of environmental education.
Computers and Games: 12th International Conference, CG 2024, Virtual Event, November 25-29, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15550)
by Michael Hartisch Chu-Hsuan Hsueh Jonathan SchaefferThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Computers and Games, CG 2024, held as a virtual event, during November 25-29, 2024. The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Chess and its Variants; Go and NoGo; General Approaches for Solving and Playing Games; Nonograms; Social Aspects of Games; and Games with Uncertainty.
Machine Learning for Cyber Security: 6th International Conference, ML4CS 2024, Hangzhou, China, December 27–29, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15566)
by Yang Xiang Jian ShenThis book constitutes the referred proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2024, held in Hangzhou, China, during December 27–29, 2024. The 30 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. ML4CS is a well-recognized annual international forum for AI-driven security researchers to exchange ideas and present their works. The conference focus on topics such as blockchain, network security, system security, software security, threat intelligence, cybersecurity situational awareness and much many more.
New Type of Power System And Energy System
by Baoan XINThis book consists of nine chapters, with analysis and research from three perspectives: epistemology, methodology and practice. It aims to go through in-depth research on what the New Type of Power System (NTPS) is and how to build it, proposes the methodology, analyzes the relationships between the NTPS and the New Type of Energy System (NTES), as well as states the paths for building of the NTES with the NTPS. Notably, the book incorporates the development practice of State Grid and discusses the paths for promoting the building of the NTES with the NTPS.
Sinter Plants: Evolution, Challenges, and Future Perspectives (Engineering Materials)
by Arghya Majumder Bankim Chandra RayThis book provides a comprehensive examination of sintering technology and the crucial role it plays in the steelmaking process. The book begins with an introduction to the historical evolution of sintering, outlining its significance in modern steel production. Subsequent chapters delve into the fundamentals of sintering, raw materials and sinter mix composition, various sintering technologies, and optimization techniques for sinter plant operations. Environmental considerations, energy efficiency, and sustainability are thoroughly explored, alongside discussions on digitalization, automation, and quality assurance in sintering processes and its implications. The book also features case studies and industry examples from around the world, highlighting real-world challenges, innovative solutions, and best practices in sinter plant operations. Additionally, it provides insights into future trends and developments in sintering technology, offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of sinter plants and the steel industry as a whole. This book is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of sintering technology and navigate the complexities of modern steel production. With its comprehensive coverage, insightful analysis, and forward-looking perspective, the book emerges as a seminal work in the field of metallurgy.
Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making: 11th International Symposium, IUKM 2025, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, March 17–19, 2025, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15586)
by Van-Nam Huynh Katsuhiro Honda Bac Le Masahiro Inuiguchi Hieu T. HuynhThis two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Integrated Uncertainty in Knowledge Modelling and Decision Making, IUKM 2025, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, during March 17-19, 2025. The 55 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 116 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Invited Talks; Machine Learning; Pattern Recognition and Data Analysis; Applications. Part II: Uncertainty Management and Decision Making; Optimization and Statistical Methods; Applications.
Geschichte der Intervision: Der transnationale Fernsehprogrammaustausch in Osteuropa 1960–1993 (Film, Fernsehen, Medienkultur)
by Yulia Yurtaeva-MartensDie Immanenz des internationalen Programmaustausches im Medium Fernsehen aufzuzeigen, ist das zentrale Anliegen dieses Bandes. Die Studie legt eine systematische Analyse der Entstehung, Entwicklung und Tätigkeit der Intervision vor, einer osteuropäischen – und aus heutiger Sicht transnationalen – Organisation, die 1960 zur Koordinierung des Fernsehprogrammaustausches ins Leben gerufen wurde. Den Schwerpunkt der Arbeit bildet die qualitative und quantitative Auswertung des Programmaustausches innerhalb der Intervision sowie deren Zusammenarbeit mit der westeuropäischen Eurovision unter Berücksichtigung der damaligen politischen und technologischen Rahmenbedingungen und Implikationen. Die analytische Betrachtung erstreckt sich dabei auf den gesamten Zeitraum des Bestehens der Intervision von 1960 bis 1993. Mit dieser umfassenden Untersuchung liefert der Band wertvolle Einblicke in die Mechanismen und Dynamiken des europäischen Fernsehprogrammaustausches in den Zeiten des Kalten Krieges und schließt an die gegenwärtige Forschung zum sozialistischen Fernsehen aus transnationaler Perspektive an.
Breeding of Ornamental Crops: Potted Plants and Shrubs (Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies #7)
by Jameel M. Al-Khayri Shri Mohan Jain Muneeb Ahmad WaniFlowers and other ornamental plants are used for all occasions to meet consumers demands preferably novel flowers traits, e.g., fragrance, flower color and shape, early flowering, less water consumption, long shelf-life. The worldwide floricultural industry is worth over 50 billion Euros and can serve as a ‘food security’, socio-economic impact, and generate employment. Ornamental industry is regarded as one of the fastest growing farm industries. This industry is sustained through novelty, thus there is increasing demand on plant breeders in both public and private sectors to fulfil consumer’s needs. Biotechnological approaches such as genetic transformation, genomics, nanotechnology, and gene editing are well suited for designing custom-made novel traits of flowers benefiting both ornamental and cosmetic industry. Moreover, micropropagation is well exploited commercially for large-scale plant production along with vertical and digital farming, and artificial intelligence especially by the floriculture industry. This book focuses on advances in breeding strategies of diverse range of ornamental plants. It is composed of 2 parts, Part I Ornamental potted plants, and Part II Ornamental shrubs. Each chapter, contributed by eminent authors, is devoted to an individual ornamental species or a group of related species. It provides an in depth understanding of modern breeding strategies including traditional methods and biotechnological approaches. Topics covered in each chapter, in relation to the subject species, include current cultivation practices and challenges, germplasm biodiversity and conservation, traditional breeding, molecular breeding, tissue culture applications, genetic engineering and gene editing, mutation breeding, hybridization, and future research directions. Major concepts are illustrated with color photos.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Systems, Control and Automation: ICSCA 2023 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1260)
by J. S. Lather Arunesh Kumar Singh Gangireddy SushnigdhaThe book presents select proceedings of the First International Conference on Systems, Control, and Automation (ICSCA 2023) held at the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. It covers topics such as systems, control and automation, sensors, robotics and automation, signals analysis, conditioning and monitoring, circuits and systems, computational intelligence and automation, etc. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals interested in the broad fields of automation.
The Man Who Broke Hearts
by Stephanie HowardThe rake's revenge?They had worked together before, but then it was Justin who had taken Tina's love, casually tossed it aside and moved on to his next conquest. Now she was back in his employ, and Justin was treating her as if she were guilty of betraying him! He was also intent on revenge. Yet she was the injured party! Something just didn't add up. Tina was determined to find out what, and maybe, in the process, win the love of the man she had always wanted.
Fight Like a Girl . . . and Win: Defense Decisions for Women
by Lori Hartman GervasiA kick-ass practical guide that packs a major punch ... without even throwing one! Self-defense lecturer and no-nonsense blonde bombshell Lori Gervasi lays out simple actions and important decisions women must make BEFORE they find themselves in physical danger to eliminate surprise and panic.It's an unfortunate reality that women are susceptible to random acts of aggression, from sexual harassment and stalking to physical assaults, domestic violence, date rape and worse. But women can learn how to protect and defend themselves -- with this groundbreaking guidebook. Let martial arts black belt and accomplished journalist Lori Hartman Gervasi walk you through easy-to-follow, everyday steps for taking charge of your personal safety, training your reflexes, and -- if and when the time comes -- using force. Her program consists of 26 potentially life-saving decisions that every woman must make, including:DECIDE TO BELIEVE IN YOUR FIGHT – Battles are waged from the inside out. Your conscience, intelligence, and guts must be committed to the cause. You and those you love are the things worth fighting for. DECIDE TO DEVISE A STRATEGY – Create a one-way ticket out of every imaginable circumstance, from back-door escape routes to getaways in public places. Think "what-if…?", plan for the unexpected, and be ready for anything! DECIDE TO RECOGNIZE THE THREAT OF THE INITIAL ATTACK – When practicing awareness, you can detect danger before it happens. The bad guy will take steps to get close to you. Watch carefully and identify these for what they are—the preludes to an attack. DECIDE TO MOVE – If an attacker strikes, don't freeze—get moving! Break through your fear with instant mobility. You have limitless options and any movement works as long as it leads to your safety. DECIDE TO ACTON YOUR INSTINCTS – Your intuition is your guide, but you must respond physically in order to be successful. When something isn't right, take action, change plans, redirect yourself, and control your destiny! …along with Defense Do's And Don'ts, inspiring "Power Points," and other survival tactics that can help you to be prepared, stay strong, and FIGHT LIKE A GIRL…AND WIN
Hope of Earth (Geodyssey)
by Piers AnthonyExciting, imaginative, and inspiring, Hope of Earth is the story of a group of heroic men and women, bound by ties of passion, honor, and blood, who struggle to transcend our violent past and forge and new and shinning future.In Isle of Woman and Shame of Man, the first two volumes of the monumental Geodyssey saga, bestselling author Piers Anthony chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of two remarkable families reborn again and again in some of the most turbulent eras of human history.Now, with Hope of Earth, Anthony brings us a stirring epic that ranges from our ancient beginnings in Africa's Great Rift Valley to the windswept Andes a century from now, and includes some of history's most fascinating figures--the mysterious "Ice Man" of the Swiss Alps, the decadent King Herod, the British Warrior Queen Boudica, the Mongol Chieftan Tamurlane, and King Louis XIV of France.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Playing at Love
by Jennifer TaylorTwo-week fiancée...Louise couldn't believe her good luck in winning a luxury trip to Florida. And meeting hunky tycoon Wyatt Lord had seemed and unexpected bonus. Unfortunately, it soon became clear Wyatt wasn't interested in romance-only business. He wanted Louise but only as a temporary fiancée to secure a deal. Even pretending to be Wyatt's intended bride was tempting-if only Louise could convince him that this was one game he should play for keeps!
Kiss Your Prince Charming
by Jennifer GreeneA PRINCE IN WAITING...She'd kissed her share of frogs, so Rachel Martin never expected her best buddy would become her very own Prince Charming. Life-saving surgery had transformed Greg Stoner from ordinary guy-next-door to extraordinarily sexy bachelor. But it was the compelling look in Greg's eyes that had Rachel wishing their relationship could change into something...oh-so-magical.Although Rachel was a treasure, Greg knew he wasn't the man for her. Yet, whenever he insisted her "prince" still had warts, she dazzled him with intoxicating kisses and promises of forever. Dare this frog prince make all Rachel's fantasies come true?HAPPILY EVER AFTER: Your favorite fairy tales freshly told, with all the passion you've ever craved.
The Fair Trade Fraud: How Congress Pillages the Consumer and Decimates American Competitiveness
by James BovardThe Fair Trade Fraud by author James Bovard is a direct attack on US trade policies and on the principle of political control of trade. James Bovard exposed the political and moral core of protectionism, demonstrating that politicians cannot make trade more fair by making it less free. "A disturbing work on a timely topic." --Library Journal
The Unlikely Bodyguard
by Amy FetzerTHE TEMPTING, TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTTired of being Miss Goody Two-shoes, Calli Thornton was ready to kick up her heels for a little adventure. She was a woman with a mission. But a sexy stranger thwarted every opportunity. It almost seemed as if this man had decided to save Calli from herself.Rancher Gabe Griffin had been secretly hired to protect Calli. But Gabe couldn't even keep his professional-let alone physical-distance when he moved her to his ranch for safekeeping. Heck, he couldn't even protect himself from falling hard and fast for the blue-eyed beauty. But a love-'em-and-leave-'em man like Gabe could never give Calli the forever she deserved. Could he?
Remotely Sensed Rivers in the Age of Anthropocene (Environmental Science and Engineering)
by Subodh Chandra Pal Uday Chatterjee Martiwi Diah Setiawati Dipankar RuidasThis book offers a geospatial technology approach to data mining techniques, data analysis, modeling, risk assessment, and visualization, as well as management strategies in many elements of river basin risks. This book investigates cutting-edge techniques based on open source software and R statistical programming Google Earth Engine and modeling in modern artificial intelligence techniques, with a particular emphasis on recent trends in data mining techniques and robust modeling in river basin management. It includes significant issues such as geomorphological hazards, climate change, catastrophic natural disasters, meteorological and agricultural drought monitoring, landslides or mudslides (mudflow), floods and flash floods, soil erosion, and land degradation. This book's contents are of interest to earth and environmental scientists, professionals, and policymakers. The book examines spatial modeling, risk evaluation of a drainage basin in the domain of environmental and social issues, management, and associated research. Due to poorly understood climate change and unclear man-made activity, there are several problems and uncertainties in studying earth's environmental circumstances, making it exceedingly difficult to analyze and make knowledgeable judgments. Many difficulties, on the other hand, are caused by mismanagement of present and future land, water, and forestry resources. It is also critical to use new technology and methods to improve and reinforce environmental protection. The link between the three devices, namely remote sensing (RS), GIS, and the R programming interface, is acknowledged in this respect. Land conservation measures, soil and water quality control, and new rules should all rely on correct measurements and predictions, and three technologies (RS, GIS, and R) and open access quantitative forecasting methodologies help with climate change and better management regulations. Nonetheless, this book serves as a feasible framework for studying current breakthroughs in geospatial artificial intelligence technologies and their relevance to the planet's environmental and socioeconomic concerns in a single volume.
The Ocean of Today, the Legacy of Tomorrow: Navigating the Future of Marine Life and Ecosystems
by Albert CalbetThe Ocean of Today, The Legacy of Tomorrow takes you on an eye-opening journey through the intricate, fragile, and vital marine environments that sustain life on Earth. This comprehensive exploration uncovers the far-reaching impacts of climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction on marine biodiversity. With insights into the latest scientific advancements, technological innovations, and conservation strategies, the book delves into the critical choices humanity faces in safeguarding the ocean&’s future. Engaging, informative, and forward-thinking, it challenges readers to rethink our relationship with the ocean and highlights the urgent need for sustainable action to protect this indispensable resource.
Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics: 15th International Conference, PPAM 2024, Ostrava, Czech Republic, September 8–11, 2024, Revised Selected Papers, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15580)
by Roman Wyrzykowski Jack Dongarra Ewa Deelman Konrad KarczewskiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics, PPAM 2024, held in Ostrava, Czech Republic, during September 8–11, 2024. The 75 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 134 submissions. . The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I : Numerical Algorithms and Parallel Scientific Computing; Architectural Aspects of HPC; Parallel Non-numerical Algorithms; GPU Computing; Performance Analysis and Prediction in HPCSystems; Environments and Frameworks for Parallel/Cloud/Edge Computing; and Applications of Parallel and Distributed Computing. Part II : First PPAM Workshop on RISC-V (RISC-V PPAM 2024); Special Session on Scheduling for Parallel Computing; 10th Workshop on Language-Based Parallel Programming (WLPP 2024); 7th Workshop on Models Algorithms and Methodologies for Hybrid Parallelism in New HPC Systems (MAMHYP 2024); and Second Workshop on Quantum Computing and Communication. Part III : First Workshop on Advancements of Global Challenges Application; Second Workshop on Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in High Performance Computing; 5th Workshop on Applied High Performance Numerical Algorithms for PDEs; Special Session on Parallel EVD/SVD and its Application in Matrix Computations; 6th Minisymposium on HPC Applications in PhysicalSciences; and 8th Workshop on Complex Collective Systems.
Climate Change Adaptation in the Built Environment: Transdisciplinary and Innovative Learning
by Chamindi Malalgoda Dilanthi Amaratunga Richard Haigh Shavindree Nissanka Nishara Fernando Ruben Paul Borg Mo HamzaGlobal climate change is one of the greatest environmental threats facing humanity and it is affecting every country on every continent. Recent evidence confirms a close liaison between climate change induced hazards and the built environment, as the built environment demonstrates a high fragility and vulnerability to hazardous situations. The impact of climate change is particularly pertinent to the built environment given the life expectancy of buildings and the fact that it is essential to adapt the existing built environment to deal with a climate that may be significantly different from that in which it evolved. Coastal regions are highly vulnerable to climate change because, in addition to changes in temperature, precipitation, and more frequent flooding, they will be affected by rising sea levels, wave heights, and accelerated coastal erosion. The built environment exerts considerable influence over coastal communities' local climate and environment. Coastal areas also tend to be highly populated, with many vulnerable urban centres located near the coastal belt. In addressing such challenges, it is important to better understand the impacts of climate change on the built environment and to develop tangible climate adaptation measures for the built environment.
Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies: 25th International Conference, PDCAT 2024, Hong Kong, China, December 13–15, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15502)
by Yupeng Li Yong Zhang Jianliang XuThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Applications and Technologies, PDCAT 2024, held in Hong Kong, China, during December 14–16, 2024. The 47 full papers and 8 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 114 submissions. They focus on advances in parallel and distributed computing, including parallel architectures, algorithms, and programming techniques.
Niederlassungsbereitschaft angehender (Gesundheitsmanagement und Gesundheitsökonomik)
by Juliana MeyerSeit einigen Jahren lassen sich immer weniger Ärzte nieder. Gleichzeitig sehen sich viele Länder mit einem Ärztemangel konfrontiert. Dieser zeigt sich vor allem in dem Fachbereich der hausärztlichen Versorgung und in ländlichen Regionen und somit vor allem in Bereichen, in denen sich ein Großteil der Ärzte niederlässt. Dabei stellt sich die Frage, welche Rolle die Niederlassung als Berufsform hier spielt. In dem vorliegenden Buch wird die Niederlassungsbereitschaft angehender (Fach-)Ärzte in Deutschland und Dänemark untersucht. Hierfür wurden eine systematische Literaturrecherche, Interviews mit Medizinstudierenden, Ärzten in Weiterbildung und frisch niedergelassenen Ärzten sowie eine Umfrage unter Medizinstudierenden und Ärzten in Weiterbildung durchgeführt. Ziel ist es, die aktuelle Niederlassungsbereitschaft und Einflussfaktoren auf die Niederlassungsbereitschaft zu eruieren, um praktische Handlungsempfehlung zur Sicherstellung einer bedarfsgerechten Versorgung zu entwickeln.