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Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1)
by Kyla MayThe first book in a sweet and funny new Branches series about a pug and his human, told from the pug's POV!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Baron von Bubbles, aka "Bub," is the self-proclaimed cutest pug on the planet! Things he loves: fashion, peanut butter, and his human, Bella. Things he does NOT love: Nutz the squirrel, baths, and the rain. When Bella enters the Spirit of the Inventor Challenge, Bub helps her craft the best project ever. But what happens when Nutz gets on Bub's nerves and makes him ruin Bella's project? If Bub wants to make it up to his girl, he'll have to stand up to Nutz -- and the rain -- once and for all.With four-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.
Heart of the Land: Fall of the Beasts, Book 5) (Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts #5)
by Sarah PrineasThe four heroes of Erdas are fugitives on the run in this new chapter of the New York Times bestselling series!Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan are young heroes who stopped an unstoppable monster. They are Greencloaks -- guardians chosen from every nation of Erdas -- and together with their powerful spirit animals, they fight to protect their world.But in the ashes of this destruction, there are some who ask: Are the Greencloaks to blame? The young heroes are shocked to find themselves on trial, judged by a council of the world's leaders. Then the unthinkable happens. The council is attacked from within -- by Greencloaks --and an important leader lies slain.In the blink of an eye, Erdas's saviors become wanted fugitives. Someone is trying to frame them as traitors, but why? As the four friends race to uncover this mystery, only one thing is clear . . .The war is far from over.
Peppa en el espacio (Cerdita Peppa Ser.)
by Reika ChanPeppa Pig visits the museum with her family and learns all about outer space in this adorable 8x8 with stickers and glitter all over the cover! Based on the hit TV show, as seen on Nick Jr.¡Preparate para una historia de la Cerdita Peppa fuera de este mundo! Peppa, George, Mama Cerdita y Papa Cerdito visitan el museo para aprender sobre el espacio exterior. ¡Y dan un viaje ficticio al espacio y llegan a la Luna! ¡Con brillo plateado en la portada, este libro de cuentos atraera la atencion de los fanaticos de Peppa y sus padres!Get ready for a Peppa Pig story that's out of this world!Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig visit the museum to learn about outer space. They take a pretend trip through the planets, all the way to the moon! With silver glitter on the cover, and a sheet of stickers, this paperback storybook is sure to grab the attention of Peppa fans and their parents!
The Haunted Mask II (Classic Goosebumps #36)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Steve Boswell will never forget Carly Beth's Halloween mask. It was so gross. So terrifying. But this year Steve wants to have the scariest costume on the block. So he gets a mask from the same story where Carly Beth got hers. It looks like a creepy old man. With stringy hair. A wrinkled face. And spiders crawling out of the ears!Steve's definitely got the scariest mask around. Too bad he's starting to feel so old. And so tired. And so evil.
Treasure of the Gold Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters)
by Tracey WestThe race is on to find the Gold Key!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow. In the 12th book of this fantasy series, Maldred is after the powerful Gold Key! Drake and Rori travel to the lair of the Gold Dragon to help protect the key. There, they meet a new Dragon Master named Darma. If dark wizard Maldred gets his hands on the Gold Key, he will be one step closer to controlling a powerful Earthquake Dragon. Can the Dragon Masters stop him before it's too late? The action is nonstop in this exciting, heavily illustrated early chapter book series!
Omics and Biotechnological Approaches for Product Profile-Driven Sorghum Improvement
by Ephrem Habyarimana Muhammad Azhar Nadeem Faheem Shehzad Baloch Nusret ZencirciThis edited book is focused on Sustainable Development Goal 2, which aims to achieve 'Zero Hunger.' It provides deep insights into the global sorghum status, limitations to its production, advancements in agronomic practices, and the application of high-throughput phenotyping technologies. Sorghum plays a vital role in global food security, agricultural sustainability, and rural livelihoods, making it an important crop for both developing and developed countries. It is a staple food for millions of people around the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where other crops may struggle to grow. Sorghum exhibits significant genetic diversity, providing a rich resource for breeding programs aimed at developing improved varieties with traits such as higher yield, disease resistance, and nutritional quality. The book enhances readers' understanding of classical breeding methods and their role in sorghum improvement. It also focuses on the contribution of OMICs and biotechnological approaches to sorghum improvement. Detailed information about the genetic and genomic resources of sorghum provided is helpful for the scientific community to utilize in sorghum breeding. Chapters highlight sorghum genome sequencing, transgenic and hybrid sorghum, and the application of genome editing. This book is useful to the breeding community, serving as a resource for interdisciplinary research groups such as geneticists, breeders, biotechnologists, bioinformaticians, and students, supporting them in accelerating their activities related to sorghum breeding.
Reisendes Wissen: Travelling Concepts als soziologische Kategorie
by Martin Harbusch"Viel zu wenig wird untersucht, wer weshalb mit welchen Medien Wissen auf Reisen schickt oder von Reisen mitbringt und wer auf welche Weise sich fremdes Wissen eigensinnig angeeignet, um das Eigene neu zu interpretieren. Der vorliegende Band ist ein gelungener Versuch, die Wege und Praktiken zu beleuchten, mit denen Menschen dies tun." Jo Reichertz
Das politische Fußballstadion: Identitätsdiskurse und Machtkämpfe
by Başak Alpan Albrecht Sonntag Katarzyna HerdDieses Buch konzentriert sich auf das Fußballstadion als politischen Raum und untersucht, wie Stadien als Objekte und Katalysatoren des politischen Wandels betrachtet werden können. Stadien sind nicht nur funktionale Konstruktionen, die für die Austragung von Fußballspielen konzipiert wurden, sondern sie sind auch Wahrzeichen der Stadt, die als Versammlungsorte für große Gemeinschaften dienen.Die Manifestation des Politischen in Fußballstadien zeigt sich in der Unzufriedenheit, die durch Fan-Aktivismus zum Ausdruck kommt, in der Nutzung von Stadien für nationale und lokale Identitätspolitik, in Versuchen der Instrumentalisierung von Emotionen sowohl durch totalitäre als auch durch demokratische Regime, in Fangruppen bei politischen Aufständen und in der Überwachung von Fans durch E-Tickets und Sitzplatzvergabe.Dieser Sammelband vereint eine Vielzahl von Fallstudien aus den unterschiedlichsten Kontexten. Die Beiträge stammen aus den Bereichen Politikwissenschaft, Soziologie, Geschichte, Anthropologie, Humangeographie und Urbanistik. Das Buch definiert und erweitert das Verständnis der politischen Dimension des Fußballstadions neu.
Scenarios, Fictions, and Imagined Possibilities in Science, Engineering, and Education: XXIV Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1203)
by Daria Bylieva Alfred NordmannThis book presents the proceedings of the 24th International Conference Professional Culture of the Specialist of the Future. Professionals and experts in all fields need to be prepared to handle unfamiliar situations. Some of these are unexpected events that may occur quite suddenly out of the blue, and others may emerge in the course of technological development or predicted trends. In order to successfully confront the future, professionals therefore need to engage in hypothetical thinking as they entertain concrete scenarios or fictitious possibilities. Scientists and engineers lead the way when they employ thought experiments and systematically consider alternative realities. Educators come up with creative approaches to foster the “art of the as-if.” This highly interdisciplinary collection of 50 papers discusses the theoretical challenge of hypothetical thinking and presents practical strategies for its promotion.
Challenges in Research Policy: Evidence-Based Policy Briefs with Recommendations (SpringerBriefs in Political Science)
by Gunnar Sivertsen Liv LangfeldtThis open access volume addresses major challenges in research policy and provides advice on how to approach them. With chapters designed as accessible policy briefs, the book serves as an essential resource for new actors in research policy. It offers evidence-based recommendations on approaching research governance, funding, and evaluation challenges by covering these topics: Identifying and facilitating high quality research Evaluating transdisciplinary research quality Evaluating societal impact The dilemmas of grant peer review How citations relate to research quality Reforming research assessment The use of metrics in academic recruitment Quality criteria and concentration of research funding Balancing basic and external research funding Designing performance-based research funding systems Strategic steering of research at universities The consequences of paying to publish Each chapter combines research with practical advice and provides an overview of the state-of-the-art in research on the specific topic, as well as references for further reading.
Karen's Witch: Karen's Witch; Karen's Roller Skates; Karen's Worst Day; Karen's Kittycat Club (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #1)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Is she Mrs. Porter . . . or a witch? Karen lives next door to an old lady named Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Porter wears long black robes and has wild gray hair. Her black cat is named Midnight. No wonder Karen thinks Mrs. Porter is a witch!Mrs. Porter is having a meeting at her house. Karen is sure the meeting is for witches. Are the witches going to cast a spell on Karen? Or will she be brave enough to send them away -- once and for all?
Karen's Pen Pal: Karen's Pen Pal; Karen's Ducklings; Karen's Big Joke; Karen's Tea Party (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #25)
by Ann M. MartinFrom the bestselling author of the generation-defining series The Baby-sitters Club comes a series for a new generation!Dear Maxie...The kids in Ms. Colman’s class are writing letters to some second-graders in New York City. Karen thinks having a pen pal is so, so cool. But then her pen pal turn out to be a big bragger. Mazie says she is better than Karen at everything. This makes Karen so mad. So she starts making things up. But now Mazie’s class is coming to visit. And Karen is in gigundo trouble!
Claudia and the Lighthouse Ghost: Claudia And The Lighthouse Ghost (The Baby-Sitters Club Mysteries #27)
by Ann M. MartinWhen the Hatts, a family that disappeared years earlier under mysterious circumstances from the old Stoneybrook lighthouse, suddenly return and move in with the Kishis, Claudia wonders what secret they are keeping.
Flight of the Moon Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #Bk.6)
by Tracey WestIn the sixth book in the best-selling Dragon Masters series, the prime Dragon Stone is in trouble!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In book #6, the Dragon Masters have to save the prime Dragon Stone -- or they will lose their connections to their dragons forever! The Dragon Masters travel to the Land of Pyramids in search of the secret Pyramid of the Seven Dragons. There are several puzzles they'll need to solve in order to reach the hidden stone. Will the Dragon Masters find the prime Dragon Stone in time?
Fortress of the Stone Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters)
by Tracey WestDrake has to stop an evil wizard in this action-packed, New York Times bestselling series!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!An evil wizard named Astrid is plotting to become the most powerful wizard in the world. She is collecting ingredients for a dangerous spell, and it is up to the Dragon Masters to stop her from casting it. Drake and Mina travel to the Fortress of the Stone Dragon to warn the Stone Dragon's Dragon Master, Caspar, that Astrid is on her way there. But will the evil wizard's dark magic overpower the Dragon Masters?
The Captive Kingdom (The Ascendance Series #4)
by Jennifer A. NielsenAcclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen returns to the beloved world of her New York Times bestseller The False Prince in a highly anticipated fourth book in the Ascendance Series!In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last.On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage. The mysterious captors and their leader, Jane Strick, accuse Jaron of unthinkable acts. They are also in possession of some shocking items -- including the crown and sword that belonged to Jaron's older brother, Darius. The items unearth a past Jaron thought he had put behind him.Though it seems impossible, Jaron must consider: Could Darius be alive? And what does Strick want from Jaron? Against his will, Jaron will be pulled back into a fight for the throne -- and a battle to save his kingdom.Return to Carthya to uncover new secrets, high-stakes action, and Jennifer A. Nielsen's signature breathtaking twists.
Halfway to Happily Ever After (The Wish List #3)
by Sarah AronsonIt takes more than a sprinkle of magic to be a great fairy godmother!Happily Ever After? Not so fast!With two levels of fairy godmother training behind her, Isabelle is actually looking forward to Level Three. But when half the trainees go on strike, regular trainingseems to go up in sparkles again.But Isabelle's too close to becoming a real fairy godmother to let her skills get rusty. And when she finds out her first two princesses are unhappy at summer camp, she has to do something! Can Isabelle grant a few wishes without crossing the picket line?
Math Fables
by Greg TangFrom 1 to 10, these "lessons that count" are math magic for learning addition and subtraction.Greg Tang has built his career as an author and math missionary on the power of creative problem solving. Now, through winsome "fables" about concepts that are relevant to the very youngest math learners -- sharing, teamwork, etc. -- Greg encourages kids to see the basics of addition and subtraction in entirely new ways. Fresh, fun, and most of all, inspiring, MATH FABLES is perfect for launching young readers on the road to math success!
Claws: Artic Terror And The Nemesis: Claws Of The Falcon (Gryphon Double Novel Ser. #No. 9)
by Mike Grinti Rachel GrintiIn a contemporary fairytale as irresistible as catnip, one girl discovers that some magic cuts deep...Emma's sister is missing. Her parents have spent all their savings on the search. And now the family has no choice but to live in a ramshackle trailer park on the edge of the forst, next door to down-and-out harpies, hags, and trolls. Emma wonders if she'll ever see Helena, and if she'll ever feel happy, again.Then she makes a friend.A smooth-talking, dirty-furred cat named Jack. He's got a razor-sharp plan to rescue Emma's sister. He just wants one small favor in return...
The Balancing Problem in the Governance of Artificial Intelligence
by Tshilidzi MarwalaThis book examines the balancing problems in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace, which is revolutionary and presents significant challenges. Nevertheless, AI's complex balance dilemma necessitates careful governance as it transforms businesses, economies, and society. Fundamental issues discussed in this book include the complexities of AI's dual nature, the challenges of aligning memorizing with thinking, and the trade-offs between opportunity seeking and risk aversion. This book explores the complex interplay between AI security and transparency, the technical decision between CPUs and GPUs, and the expanding potential of quantum computing. Nevertheless, the challenge of maintaining balance is not resolved by technological advancements. It encompasses the global arena, where the forces of globalization and localization must be reconciled, and the governance sphere, where self-regulation must coexist with government control. Comprising cutting-edge research, real-world examples, and futuristic perspectives, this book guides researchers, practitioners, politicians, entrepreneurs, and leaders in navigating AI's future. The reader will learn how to capitalize on the potential of AI while avoiding its weaknesses, ensuring that this disruptive technology benefits society.
Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials, Volume 2: Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (29th PFAM) September 6–8, 2023 (Springer Proceedings in Materials #53)
by Ajay Kumar T. S. Srivatsan Mamilla Ravi Sankar N. Venkaiah S. SeetharamuThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAM 2023). It covers the latest research in the areas of processing, fabrication, characterization, and evaluation of traditional, advanced, and emerging materials. The topics covered include various properties and performance attributes of modern-age materials. It further covers their applications in areas such as aerospace and other space-related industries, automobile, marine and defense, biomedical and healthcare, electronics and communications, energy storage/harvesting, heavy equipment, machinery and goods, and semiconductor materials manufacturing. The book is a valuable reference for researchers and professionals interested in processing and fabrication of advanced materials and allied fields.
Software-Entwicklung für Ingenieure und Ingenieurinnen: Eine Einführung mit der Programmiersprache C
by Norbert DrescherSoftwareentwicklung ist mehr als nur Programme schreiben: Die Entwicklung sicherer Programme erfordert ein systematisches Vorgehen von der Aufgabenstellung bis zum getesteten Programm. In diesem Buch wird eine Vorgehensweise beschrieben, die alle Aspekte einer Softwareentwicklung umfasst. Ausgehend von allgemeinen Grundlagen und Einführungen werden die einzelnen Entwicklungsschritte vorgestellt und durch Beispiele und Übungen vertieft. Dabei wird als Programmiersprache C benutzt, die ebenfalls schrittweise eingeführt wird, sodass der Zusammenhang zwischen Entwurf, Sprachkonzept und Programmierung deutlich wird. Abgerundet wird das Buch durch zwei Anwendungsschwerpunkte, in denen die Entwicklung von Systemprogrammen und von Programmen zur Steuerung technischer Anlagen beschrieben werden.
Product-Focused Software Process Improvement: 24th International Conference, PROFES 2023, Dornbirn, Austria, December 10–13, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14484)
by Regine Kadgien Andreas Jedlitschka Andrea Janes Valentina Lenarduzzi Xiaozhou LiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Product-Focused Software Process Improvement, PROFES 2023, which took place in Dornbirn, Austria, in December 2023. The 21 full technical papers, 6 industrial papers, 8 short papers and 1 poster paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. The book also contains one tutorial paper, 11 workshop papers and 3 doctoral symposium papers. The contributions were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Software development and project management; machine learning and data science; software analysis and tools; software testing and quality assurance; security, vulnerabilities, and human factors; Part II: Posters; Tutorials; 2nd Workshop on Computational Intelligence and Software Engineering (CISE 2023); 2nd Workshop on Engineering Processes and Practices for Quantum Software (PPQS’ 23); doctoral symposium.
Den Fachkräftemangel im Mittelstand überwinden: Strategien für erfolgreiche Arbeitgeber und wirkungsvolles Employer Branding (essentials)
by Corinna PommereningDieses essential beleuchtet den Umgang mit dem Fachkräftemangel im Mittelstand. Gespräche mit Führungskräften und Experten thematisieren den Status quo, Erfahrungen und Schlüsselaspekte zur Überwindung des Fachkräftemangels. Das Dokument bietet eine praktische Checkliste für eine wirksame Arbeitgeberpositionierung sowie den Employee Life Cycle für ein ganzheitliches Employer Branding. Mit diesen Einblicken und Werkzeugen unterstützt das Buch mittelständische Unternehmen dabei, sich als attraktive Arbeitgeber zu positionieren und den Fachkräftemangel erfolgreich zu bewältigen.
Managing SMEs in Times of Rapid Change, Uncertainty, and Disruption: A Gentle Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Risk Management (Future of Business and Finance)
by Herfried KohlIn an era of rapid technological change and growing uncertainties, this book equips managers and engineers with vital risk management tools. Addressing challenges such as pandemics, supply chain disruptions, and political tensions, it blends qualitative and quantitative approaches to modern risk management. The first half explores enterprise risk management, including business continuity, compliance, and crisis management. The second half focuses on quantitative methods, featuring a mathematical bootcamp on probability, statistics, and Monte Carlo simulations, with detailed case studies. Designed for beginners and intermediate professionals, it also benefits students seeking a comprehensive overview of risk management. The book draws on the author's extensive experience as a manager, trainer, and auditor, offering practical, tested solutions. While tailored to the needs of SMEs, the concepts are applicable to all organizations. This book stands out for its balanced treatment of both qualitative and quantitative aspects, providing numerous examples and complete solutions for practice.