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Learning LangChain: Building AI and LLM Applications with LangChain and LangGraph
by Mayo Oshin Nuno CamposIf you're looking to build production-ready AI applications that can reason and retrieve external data for context-awareness, you'll need to master LangChain—a popular development framework and platform for building, running, and managing agentic applications. LangChain is used by several leading companies, including Zapier, Replit, Databricks, and many more. This guide is an indispensable resource for developers who understand Python or JavaScript but are beginners eager to harness the power of AI.Authors Mayo Oshin and Nuno Campos demystify the use of LangChain through practical insights and in-depth tutorials. Starting with basic concepts, this book shows you step-by-step how to build a production-ready AI agent that uses your data.Harness the power of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to enhance the accuracy of LLMs using external up-to-date dataDevelop and deploy AI applications that interact intelligently and contextually with usersMake use of the powerful agent architecture with LangGraphIntegrate and manage third-party APIs and tools to extend the functionality of your AI applicationsMonitor, test, and evaluate your AI applications to improve performanceUnderstand the foundations of LLM app development and how they can be used with LangChain
The Survival of Margaret Thomas
by Del HowisonThe West of the late 1800s is a lonely place. Margaret Thomas lives that loneliness. Alone, after the shooting death of her sheriff husband that she blames on herself and searches for solace in a liquor bottle. Then one day a miracle arrives in a telegram informing her that the bank robber who shot her husband has been arrested. She is invited to the trial.But that judicial proceeding is all the way across the wild United States and she’s a former easterner now living in Missouri. Margaret must make this journey for her husband’s sake and, if she is ever to live again, assuage the guilt that’s been haunting her since the day he was gunned down.Ride with Margaret Thomas as she reveals this frightening tale from her point of view. A strong woman and the bloody West meet in this unforgettable epic adventure in the tradition of True Grit.
Applying IFRS Standards (Wiley Regulatory Reporting)
by Ruth Picker Leo van der Tas David Kolitz Gilad Livne Janice Loftus Miriam Koning Cathrynne ServiceA comprehensive IFRS practice resource from leading accounting authorities In the newly revised fifth edition of Applying IFRS® Standards, a team of accounting experts delivers a comprehensive practice resource designed for accountancy students and accounting practitioners seeking to better understand the complexities of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The book begins with an overview of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and explains how it establishes accounting standards, before moving on to a discussion of the key concepts and applications of IFRS. It offers insights and examples sourced from the international business world and addresses the skills you need to apply the standards in real-world business environments. In addition to a comprehensive factual breakdown of the IFRS Standards, parts of the book are accompanied by an academic perspective, which offers key relevant research findings. Applying IFRS® Standards provides discussion questions, exercises, and references, as well as complimentary access to a companion website that contains additional chapters, instructor slides, test banks, more exercises, a solutions manual, and new IFRS Learning Resources. This is an essential learning tool for students and early-career accounting professionals, as well as a useful desk reference for established accounting practitioners.
The Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship, and Achieving the American Dream
by Joe Garner John P. Calamos Sr.Stories and lessons from John P. Calamos Sr., a rags-to-riches self-made American billionaire Sky's the Limit: Lessons in service, Entrepreneurship and Achieving the American Dream tells the inspirational tale of John P. Calamos Sr., an American trailblazer, self-made success story, and living legend in the world of investing. Each chapter contains stories and business lessons he learned along the way. From a stock boy in his parents' grocery store in Chicago's west side, to 400+ combat missions in Vietnam, to launching his own firm which now has upwards of $35 billion in assets, John's career and the extreme success he's enjoyed through that career have been built on taking risks and being resilient. Some of the events detailed in this book include: Teenage John's discovery of stock certificates in his family's basement ignites a passion for investing Major Calamos' time in the Air Force, including five years of active duty flying B-52 bombers and twelve years in the Reserves flying A-37 jet fighters Pioneering initiatives to launch one of the first convertible funds in 1985 and one of the first liquid alternative funds in 1990 Sky's the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship and Achieving the American Dream earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals seeking to mirror the success of a man who is a living embodiment of the quintessential rags-to-riches American dream.
Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management
by G. Senbagavalli T. Kavitha N. Amuthan Ferdin Joe John JosephCloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management equips you with essential insights and practical solutions for effectively managing smart meter data through cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of modern energy management. Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management presents a structured review of the current research on smart energy meters with artificial intelligence and cloud computing solutions. This book will help provide solutions for processing and analyzing the massive amounts of data involved in smart meters through cloud computing. Readers will learn about data storage, processing, and dynamic pricing of smart energy data in the cloud, as well as smart metering concepts dealing with the flow of power consumption from consumer to utility center. It offers an in-depth explanation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) which includes meter installation, meter advising, commissioning, integration, master data synchronization, billing, customer interface, complaints, and resolution. In smart cities, components in household energy meters are fitted with sensors and can interconnect with the Internet of Things to measure power consumption with an automated meter reading. This book also acts as a new resource describing new technologies involved in the integration of smart metering with existing cellular networks. Cloud Computing in Smart Energy Meter Management provides knowledge on the vital role played by artificial intelligence and cloud computing in smart energy meter reading with precise evaluations.
Haushaltsauflösung für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Angela LudwigSo wohnt auch dem Ende ein Zauber inne Was es bei einer Haushaltsauflösung zu beachten gibt und wie Sie dabei Schritt für Schritt vorgehen, erfahren Sie in diesem Buch. Angela Ludwig gibt Ihnen konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen an die Hand, mit denen Sie einen Haushalt strukturiert auflösen können. Sie erfahren, wie Sie mit Konflikten umgehen, Zeit für Erinnerungsmomente finden und welche rechtlichen Aspekte Sie beachten müssen. Die Autorin erläutert, wo Sie Unterstützung bekommen – egal ob mental oder ganz praktisch. Mit vielen praxiserprobten Tipps und Checklisten für jede Phase der Haushaltsauflösung können Sie sich dieser Aufgabe stellen. Sie erfahren Was es bei der Planung und Vorbereitung zu beachten gilt Wie Sie Gegenstände inventarisieren Wie Sie bei all dem Stress Entspannung finden Wie Sie mit Verträgen und Versicherungen umgehen sollten
Vergaberecht für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Jutta PertenaisDas Einmaleins des Vergaberechts Das Vergaberecht kann wie eine hohe Hürde wirken, wenn Sie Aufträge von der öffentlichen Hand erhalten wollen. Jutta Pertenaïs nimmt Ihnen die Furcht vor diesem Gesetzeskonvolut. Sie erklärt zuerst die Grundlagen des Vergaberechts, den Zweck, die Grundsätze und die Anwendungsbereiche. Danach erläutert sie notwendige Formalitäten und die Struktur des Vergabeverfahrens. Sie erfahren, was Sie bei der Angebotserstellung beachten müssen und was Sie über Haftung und strafrechtliche Konsequenzen wissen müssen. Anhand von Beispielfällen mit Lösungen können Sie Ihr frisch erworbenes Wissen prüfen. Sie erfahren Was das Vergaberecht überhaupt regelt Was es mit Unter- und Oberschwellenbereichen auf sich hat Welche Konsequenzen die unsachgemäße Durch-führung eines Vergabe-verfahrens haben kann
Epigenetics in Ecology and Evolution (ISTE Invoiced)
by Christoph Grunau Stéphane MauryGenetics and its mysterious little sister, epigenetics, have deep roots in the history of biology. Today, epigenetics is of paramount importance in not only the fundamental sciences, but also in life science applications, ranging from molecular biology, and disease diagnosis and treatment, to agriculture. Epigenetics in Ecology and Evolution traces the history of the concept of epigenetics in biology and describes the molecular mechanisms concerned. It examines the contributions that the emerging discipline of epigenetics has made to the fields of ecology and evolution, regarding both plant and animal organisms, as well as its place in our society. By exploring the importance of epigenetics at varying levels, from the cell to the organism as a whole, and even to the ecosystem, this book offers answers that are accessible to a wide audience, from scientifically curious citizens to students and professionals working in the world of biology. The aim is to enable everyone to acquire or develop a critical and informed perspective on the complex relationships between genetics and epigenetics.
Communicative AI: A Critical Introduction to Large Language Models
by Mark Coeckelbergh David J. GunkelLarge Language Models (LLMs), like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s LaMDA, are not only the most disruptive and controversial technologies of our time, but also offer an unprecedented opportunity to examine human cognition and philosophically question the very nature of language, communication, and intelligence. What is consciousness? What is language? Are LLMs authors? Are LLMs the end of writing as we know it?In Communicative AI, Mark Coeckelbergh and David J. Gunkel offer a critical introduction to LLMs, investigating the philosophical significance of this technology and its practical ramifications. Mobilizing resources from contemporary philosophy, history of ideas, linguistics, and communication theory, the book invites us to re-think some long-standing philosophical issues concerning language, consciousness, truth, authorship, and writing. Through a blend of theoretical analysis, accessible explanations, and practical examples, the book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the role that this powerful new technology is already playing in our lives.This is a must-read for students and scholars across the humanities and the social sciences, as well as for anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, language, and human thought.
2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook
by Jones & Bartlett LearningThe 2025 Nurse's Drug Handbook is an up-to-date, practical, comprehensive and user-friendly drug reference guide for current nursing students and practicing nurses alike. Written in a straightforward style with approachable terminology, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically from A-Z. The 2025 Nurse’s Drug Handbook ensures that all nurses, both new and experienced, can easily access accurate information they need before administering any medication, ensuring proper patient care and safety.
Irish Soda Bread Murder
by Carlene O'Connor Peggy Ehrhart Liz IrelandIt&’s almost time for the delicious warmth of Irish soda bread, but be careful where you bite–some of these recipes call for murder in this delicious collection of cozy mystery novellas featuring the popular St. Paddy&’s Day treat. IRISH SODA BREAD MURDER by CARLENE O&’CONNOR There&’s very little time left before her wedding, but nonetheless Tara Meehan is helping out at her Uncle Johnny&’s salvage mill for the day. Aunt Rose set up a convention for local psychics, including a bake sale to raise money for charity, but now she&’s sick and available only via an iPad Johnny is carrying. The event promises to deliver a real pot of gold until Rose&’s biggest rival shows up. Before Tara can utter a simple &“top o&’ the morning&” to the man, he drops dead—with Johnny&’s soda bread in his hands. It&’s up to Tara to identify the deadly baker before another victim ends up chasing the rainbow straight into a grave . . .AN IRISH RECIPE FOR MURDER by PEGGY EHRHART To celebrate St. Patrick&’s Day this year, the Arborville, New Jersey, Advocate is sponsoring a soda bread–baking competition. Bettina Fraser is excited—her bake-off idea was the one to get the green light! But when a town councilman acting as a judge keels over after sampling an entry, the party atmosphere dies just as quickly. Now it&’s up to Bettina and her Knit and Nibble knitting club bestie, Pamela Paterson, to find the killer responsible for the murderous morsel. MRS. CLAUS AND THE SINISTER SODA BREAD MAN by LIZ IRELAND When April Claus arrives in Cloudberry Bay, Oregon, to check on her flooded inn, her biggest worry is to keep everyone from realizing her three companions—Jingles, Juniper, and Butterbean—are elves. But soon enough she has more serious worries—it looks like her hapless caretaker Ernie has been storing stolen goods at the inn! Then one of Ernie&’s shady pals is found dead, and the murder weapon turns up in a decorative loaf of soda bread at April&’s craft fair booth. It&’s up to April to uncover the killer before she spends St. Patrick&’s Day in the county jail!
Mistress of Life and Death: The Dark Journey of Maria Mandl, Head Overseer of the Women's Camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau
by Susan J. EischeidA masterful exploration of one of the Nazi regime&’s darkest and most intriguing figures—and one of the few female perpetrators of the Holocaust—this vivid and thoughtful biography, with never-before-published details and photography, will appeal to readers of The Lilac Girls and history buffs alike. By the time of her execution at thirty-six, Maria Mandl had achieved the highest rank possible for a woman in the Third Reich. As Head Overseer of the women&’s camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau, she was personally responsible for the murders of thousands, and for the torture and suffering of countless more. In this riveting biography, Susan J. Eischeid explores how Maria Mandl, regarded locally as &“a nice girl from a good family,&” came to embody the very worst of humanity. Born in 1912 in the scenic Austrian village of Münzkirchen, Maria enjoyed a happy childhood with loving parents—who later watched in anguish as their grown daughter rose through the Nazi system. Mandl&’s life mirrors the period in which she lived: turbulent, violent, and suffused with paradoxes. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, she founded the notable women&’s orchestra and &“adopted&” several children from the transports—only to lead them to the gas chambers when her interest waned. After the war, Maria was arrested for crimes against humanity. Following a public trial attended by the international press, she was hanged in 1948. For two decades, Eischeid has excavated the details of Mandl&’s life story, drawing on archival testimonies, speaking to dozens of witnesses, and spending time with Mandl&’s community of friends and neighbors who shared their memories as well as those handed down in their families. The result is a chilling and complex exploration of how easily an ordinary citizen chose the path of evil in a climate of hate and fear.
The Case of the Missing Maid (Harriet Morrow Investigates)
by Rob OslerThe acclaimed author of the Anthony, Agatha, Macavity, and Lefty Award-nominated Devil&’s Chew Toy delights with the first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-19th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and Harriet Morrow, a bike-riding, trousers-wearing lesbian, has just begun her new job as the first female detective at the Windy City's Prescott Agency . . . Rough-around-the-edges Harriet Morrow has long been drawn to the idea of whizzing around the city on her bicycle as a professional detective, solving crimes for a living without having to take a husband. Just twenty-one with a younger brother to support, she seizes the chance when the prestigious Prescott Agency hires her as its first woman operative. The move sparks controversy—with skeptical male colleagues, a high-strung office secretary, and her boss, Mr. Theodore Prescott, all waiting for her to unravel under the pressure . . . Only an hour into the job, Harriet has an assignment: Discover the whereabouts of a missing maid from one of the most extravagant mansions on Prairie Avenue. Owner Pearl Bartlett has a reputation for sending operatives on wild goose chases around her grand estate, but Harriet believes the stunningly beautiful Agnes Wozniak has indeed vanished under mysterious circumstances—possibly a victim of kidnapping, possibly a victim of something worse . . . With Mr. Prescott pushing a hard deadline, Harriet&’s burgeoning career depends on working through a labyrinth of eccentric characters and murky motives in a race to discover who made Agnes disappear. When her search leads to Chicago&’s Polish community and a new friendship in Agnes&’s charming older sister, Barbara, clues scattered across the city slowly reveal just how much depends on Harriet&’s inexperienced investigation for answers . . . and the deep danger that awaits once she learns the truth.
Eleanor and the Cold War (An Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery)
by Ellen YardleyA brilliant 1950s Cold War historical mystery debut a female sleuth who is also an indispensable assistant to former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Perfect for fans of Colleen Cambridge and Agatha Christie.New York City and Washington, DC, 1951.Kay Thompson—secretary to Eleanor Roosevelt—is a young woman of conviction navigating the post-World War II period. But can she expose the dark truth about a transatlantic murder mystery unfolding before her eyes? Previously fired for speaking out against workplace injustices, twenty-five-year-old Kay Thompson finds her true calling once appointed to support Eleanor Roosevelt, a champion of human rights known as ER among those in her inner circle. Kay fully embraces her new role as the former First Lady&’s right hand—typing up daily columns and juggling a blur of political meetings, ribbon cuttings, and charitable dinners. It&’s not until a dead body is discovered on a train that her most compelling task comes into focus . . . Stunning Susie Taylor had star quality. Judging from her photos, it&’s clear why she left Sweden with plans to make it big on Broadway. But when ER enlists Kay&’s help on a discreet investigation about her sudden disappearance, the two suspect the up-and-comer was concealing secrets about her real identity and motives—all leading to her murder at Washington&’s Union Station . . . Plunged into a living Alfred Hitchcock film, an unseasoned Kay and a shrewd ER side with a handsome detective on a search for answers. What was Susie&’s connection with a charismatic Soviet UN delegate and an atomic energy researcher? As ER makes it her mission to find out, danger looms upon the discovery of another body. Now, Kay must play a central role in exposing the killer—before she becomes the next rising beauty to meet a cruel fate . . .
You Will Pay (San Francisco Ser.)
by Lisa JacksonThe deadly secrets of a long-ago summer lead to a reunion with a ruthless killer in the #1 New York Times bestselling author&’s detective thriller. It starts as a prank—a way for teenage counselors to blow off steam after a long summer at Camp Horseshoe on the Oregon coast. Jo-Beth Chancellor wants to give Monica O&’Neal a little scare. Monica has it coming, and no one will get hurt—so what could go wrong? Everything. Twenty years later, Lucas Dalton, a senior detective with the sheriff&’s department, is investigating human remains discovered in a cavern on the former campgrounds. Lucas knows the spot well. His preacher father ran the camp, and Lucas worked there that infamous summer when two girls went missing. No one knows what happened, though with a dangerous convict on the loose, gossip was rife that they were kidnapped, or worse. Now seven former female counselors are coming back to the small Oregon town—among them, Bernadette Alsace, the woman Lucas never forgot. Each one knows something about that terrible night. Each promised not to tell. And as they reunite, a new horror unfolds. First comes the simple, terrifying text message: YOU WILL PAY. Then, the murders begin.
Beyond Control (The Texas Trilogy #3)
by Kat MartinA woman on the run finds safe haven on a Texas ranch—and in the arms of sexy veteran—in this romantic thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. When Victoria Bradford got engaged, she told herself to give love a chance. Six months later, she's on the run from an abusive ex-fiancé with her four-year-old daughter and nowhere to go. Seventy miles north of Dallas, the Iron River Ranch feels like nowhere—which is exactly what its new owner, Josh Cain, wanted when he got back from Afghanistan: big skies, quiet nights, no trouble. One look tells Josh the pretty redhead with the adorable little girl will give him trouble of the most personal kind. Good thing he doesn't scare easily—not even when &“accidents&” start happening around the ranch, or even when Tory&’s best friend back in Phoenix is abducted. As the dangers escalate, Josh is only more determined to protect the innocent mother and daughter who&’ve entered his life. But if he gets too close to fierce, determined Tory, Josh knows his nights are going to be anything but quiet.
Becoming Ted
by Matt CainA charmingly joyful, surprising story about love, acceptance, and self-expression from the acclaimed author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle. Fans of the musical &“Kinky Boots&” and Byron Lane&’s Big Gay Wedding will have their hearts stolen by Becoming Ted! If Ted Ainsworth were to compare himself to one of the ice cream flavors made by his family&’s company, famous throughout his sleepy Lancashire hometown, it might be vanilla—sweet, inoffensive, and pleasantly predictable. At forty-three, Ted is convinced there&’s nothing remotely remarkable about him, except perhaps his luck in having landed handsome, charismatic Giles as a husband. Then Giles suddenly leaves him for another man, filling his social media feed with posts about #newlove and adventure. And Ted, who has spent nearly twenty years living with, and often for, another person, must reimagine the future he has happily taken for granted. But perhaps there is another Ted slowly blossoming now that he&’s no longer in Giles&’s shadow—funny, sassy, more uninhibited. Someone willing to take chances on new friendships, and even new love. Someone who&’s been waiting in the wings too long, but who&’s about to dust off a long-ago secret dream and overturn everyone&’s expectations of him—especially his own. . .
A Fatal Feast at Bramsford Manor (A Food and Spirits Mystery #1)
by Darci HannahWhile filming at a haunted English manor, chef Bunny MacBride&’s big break on her first reality TV show may be cut short by an unscripted murder in Darci Hannah&’s new Food & Spirits cozy mystery series . . . It isn&’t how chef Bridget &“Bunny&” MacBride imagined her own cooking show unfolding. But, if preparing historic meals with a modern flair is what it takes to get her cooking on the air, she can deliver, even if her dinner guest is a ghost. That&’s the premise of the new reality TV show Food & Spirits, where Chef Bunny teams up with ghost hunter Brett Bloom and psychic medium Giff McGrady to visit haunted locales around the world and tempt lingering spirits back to the table with a beloved meal. For their first episode, the Food & Spirits team sets off to investigate Bramsford Manor, a historic house turned famously haunted hotel, in picturesque Hampshire, England. The sprawling estate is said to be home to the Mistletoe Bride, a young woman who died in the 18th century, the victim of a tragic accident on her Christmas wedding night. Disliking spooks but loving food, Bunny leaves the spectral search to the pros and focuses on the feast, creating a traditional English holiday wedding dinner, complete with a gorgeous prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, and rustic apple tarts. It&’s a sumptuous meal she hopes will entice the ghostly Mistletoe Bride to take a seat and join them while the cameras roll. But Bunny&’s task is made more difficult when someone steals a boning knife from her custom kit. Alas, when the blade finally turns up again—in the chest of an all-too-human dinner guest—Bunny&’s woes only grow as she is named a lead suspect in the case! Now, with a haunted house full of living residents, staff, and crew, Bunny will need the help of Brett, Giff, and her clairvoyant Grandma Mac, to solve this murder before the manor gains another ghost!
Innovation Renaissance: Defining, Debunking, and Demystifying Creativity
by John E. EttlieThe first edition of Innovation Renaissance was published just before the onset of Covid-19, begging the question: can innovation stand the test of a truly global crisis, such as the pandemic? The answer, as author John E. Ettlie finds in this revised and updated second edition, is a resounding "YES"! Built around the central narrative of the development of the vaccines to combat hospitalization for Covid-19 and its mutations, this second edition of Innovation Renaissance acquires new focus and relevance to the post-pandemic world in which we live.Starting by defining innovation and the theories that have arisen surrounding it, Ettlie considers individual creativity and innovativeness, radical innovation, new products, new services, process innovation, information technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). There is special emphasis on neglected topics such as the dark side of the innovation process—the unintended consequences of new ventures. Finally, the last chapter of this book summarizes a prescriptive model of the innovation process and attempts to answer the question: what causes innovation? Through the prism of the pandemic and the imperative quest to find a vaccine, this new edition examines and answers this question. Now fully revised and updated, this informative and unique book is designed as a resource for postgraduate students, academics, and professionals deeply committed to understanding and working through the innovation process. With a focus not just on where innovation has led us to date, but also on where it may take us in the future, the second edition of Innovation Renaissance will find an audience wherever innovation is taught or practiced.
Artificial Intelligence and Optimization Techniques for Smart Information System Generations (Future Generation Information Systems)
by Aleem Ali Rajdeep Chakraborty Nawaf R. AlharbeThe text comprehensively focusses on the use of artificial intelligence and optimization techniques for creating smart information systems. Focuses on extracting information from blockchain repository using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms Presents deep learning models to identify and locate objects within images and videos, making it possible for machines to perform tasks such as self-driving cars, surveillance, and robotics Discusses artificial intelligence and optimization techniques for geographic information system (GIS) generation such as spatial data processing Covers artificial intelligence algorithms such as dimensionality, distance metrics, clustering, error calculation, hill climbing, and linear regression Illustrates topics such as image recognition, natural language processing, fraud detection, information system security, and intrusion detection system
Fred Korematsu Speaks Up (Fighting for Justice #1)
by Laura Atkins Stan YogiWinner, Carter G. Woodson Book AwardWinner, New-York Historical Society Children’s Book PrizeWinner, Social Justice Literature AwardHonor Title, Jane Addams Children’s Book AwardFinalist, 2017 Cybils AwardsNominee, Georgia Children’s Book AwardNominee, Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ Book AwardNominee, South Carolina Junior Book AwardA Kirkus Best Book of the YearAn Association of Children's Librarians of Northern California Outstanding TitleFred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends—just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go. He knew that what the government was doing was unfair. And when he got put in jail for resisting, he knew he couldn't give up.Inspired by the award-winning book for adults Wherever There's a Fight, the Fighting for Justice series introduces young readers to real-life heroes and heroines of social progress. The story of Fred Korematsu's fight against discrimination explores the life of one courageous person who made the United States a fairer place for all Americans, and it encourages all of us to speak up for justice.
Political Handbook of the World 2024-2025 (Political Handbook of the World)
by Tom LansfordThe Political Handbook of the World 2024–2025 is the most authoritative and comprehensive reference guide available for understanding the political landscape of every nation and territory across the globe. This updated edition features more than 200 entries, offering detailed coverage of governmental structures, political parties, and current leadership. Known for its unmatched depth, the volume provides in-depth analysis of both major and minor political parties and movements, and delivers timely insights into recent controversies, political crises, and key events from the past two years. This edition also includes up-to-date listings of ambassadors, international organization memberships, and expanded profiles of over 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. Trusted by researchers, analysts, journalists, and students, this resource continues to deliver essential, reliable political data and analysis.
Political Handbook of the World 2024-2025 (Political Handbook of the World)
by Tom LansfordThe Political Handbook of the World 2024–2025 is the most authoritative and comprehensive reference guide available for understanding the political landscape of every nation and territory across the globe. This updated edition features more than 200 entries, offering detailed coverage of governmental structures, political parties, and current leadership. Known for its unmatched depth, the volume provides in-depth analysis of both major and minor political parties and movements, and delivers timely insights into recent controversies, political crises, and key events from the past two years. This edition also includes up-to-date listings of ambassadors, international organization memberships, and expanded profiles of over 30 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies. Trusted by researchers, analysts, journalists, and students, this resource continues to deliver essential, reliable political data and analysis.
The Devil’s Advocate: The Sunday Times Bestseller (Eddie Flynn Series)
by Steve Cavanagh'Makes your palms sweat and your blood run cold; the terrific trial scenes out-Grisham John Grisham' THE TIMES'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD'Top notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENAHE'S WON EVERY TRIAL. BECAUSE HE'S BEHIND EVERY MURDER.Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed. Even if they are not guilty. An innocent man, Andy Dubois, faces the death penalty for the murder of young girl. Korn has already fixed things to make sure he wins a fast conviction. The one thing Korn didn't count on was Eddie Flynn. Slick, street smart and cunning, the former con artist turned New York lawyer has only seven days to save an innocent man against a corrupt system and find the real killer. In a week the Judge will read the verdict, but will Eddie be alive to hear it?Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller Steve Cavanagh:'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'A gripping, twisty thriller' IAN RANKIN'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Cavanagh is a genius' EVENING STANDARD'A great author' MARTINA COLE
You All Die Tonight: the twisting new thriller from the number one bestselling author
by Simon KernickTHE ONLY WAY TO SURVIVE...IS IF SOMEONE CONFESSES TO MURDER.***GUARDIAN CRIME AND THRILLERS OF THE MONTH***THE SUN BOOK OF THE WEEK***'Fiendishly clever and impossible to put down' SHARI LAPENA'Thrilling' SUNDAY TIMES'Truly gripping' DAILY MAIL'Writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN'Breathless pace, superb plotting, hugely entertaining, deliciously dark, and so much fun!' ANDREA MARA'Full of surprises and unguessable revelations. Tense, intriguing and entertaining' LIZ NUGENTSeven people wake up in a remote mansion. The doors are all locked.They have no idea where they are. Who brought them there. Or how to escape.Each knew the victims of a dreadful crime committed four years earlier but that's all that links them.Then a voice echoes through the house with a terrifying message. They've been poisoned - and have less than 12 hours to live. There's an antidote on hand: but only if someone admits to being a killer. And they all claim to be innocent. The time for confession is rapidly running out. How many - if any - of them will survive the night?'Simon Kernick writes great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES'A blisteringly brilliant novel. The twists and reveals just don't stop coming' SARAH PINBOROUGH'A pulse-pounding tale where every second counts. Kernick is the king of killer twists!' LESLEY KARA'Kernick is master of the tense, pacy thriller' THE SUN'That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again' THE TIMES'Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best' DAILY MIRROR