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Time Out New York
by Editors of Time OutNow in its 20th edition, Time Out New York provides the inside track on the Big Apple in an exhaustive guide with illuminating features and hundreds of independent unbiased venue reviews covering everything from iconic skyscrapers to buzzing neighborhoods. The guide offers an exhaustive overview of everything the city has to offer in terms of tourist attractions, eating and drinking, shopping, clubs and the sights - everything from pizza and bagels to shopping green. Comprehensive coverage of the city's incomparable arts and culture scene makes this an invaluable sourcebook for tourists and natives alike. An extensive month-by-month calendar of events is included. Escapes and excursions within relatively easy reach for day or overnight trips are also included.
Time Out Official Guide to London 2012
by Editors of Time OutThe official London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games licensee for travel and tourism guides, Time Out has produced a 2012 edition of the London city guide that is the essential tool to help visitors plan where to go, how to get involved in the games, and what to do during the rest of their stay in London. The 20th edition helps visitors to navigate the 2,000-year-old city from the handful of musts to the thousands of eccentricities and particularities that give London its real flavor. The sheer size of London can make it a daunting place to explore, making this guide even more valuable to help with the navigation.
Expanding Perspectives on Human Rights in Africa (The International Political Economy of New Regionalisms Series)
by M. Raymond Izarali Oliver Masakure Bonny IbhawohThis book draws attention to emerging issues around the rights of minorities, marginalized groups, and persons in Africa. It explores the gaps between human rights provisions and conditions, showing that although international human rights principles have been embraced in the continent, various minority groups and marginalized persons are denied such rights through criminalization and persecution. African countries have a good record of signing and ratifying international and regional rights instruments but the political will and capacity for enforcing these with respect to minorities remain weak. International contributors to the book provide new perspectives on the rights of marginalized and minority groups in different parts of Africa and the extent to which they are deprived or denied entitlement to the universality and equality articulated in law. The authors show that human rights, while having come of age as a moral ideal, has not been fully entrenched in practice towards groups such as children, indigenous populations, the mentally ill, persons with disabilities, and persons with albinism. This volume is geared toward scholars, students, human rights groups, policy makers, social workers, international organizations, and policy makers in the fields of criminology, security studies, development studies, political science, sociology, children studies, social psychology, international relations, postcolonial studies, and African Studies.
Khimera
by César Pérez GellidaTras el éxito de la trilogía «Versos, canciones y trocitos de carne», un thriller literario que algunos ya han calificado de obra maestra: Khimera. 2054. Tras la Guerra de Devastación Global, la realidad social y geopolítica ha cambiado rotundamente. Los viejos conceptos de la democracia y el capitalismo han sido enterrados por las corrientes transhumanistas y la tecnofagia. El poder se concentra en manos de las grandes corporaciones, sin embargo, todavía queda un cabo suelto, un molesto inconveniente que se escapa de las afiladas uñas de la Asamblea: Khimera. En la arriesgada búsqueda de un enigmático personaje conocido como el bogatyr -héroe para algunos y villano para otros-, están puestas las últimas esperanzas de aquellos que luchan para lograr que el mundo cambie para siempre. César Pérez Gellida, autor de la trilogía «Versos, canciones y trocitos de carne», éxito absoluto de crítica y ventas en el último año, vuelve a la narrativa sobrepasando todas nuestras expectativas y rompiendo sus propios cánones con un relato que estilísticamente recuerda a la habilidad creativa de J.R.R. Tolkien y a la maestría visionaria de George Orwell o William Blake. Una reinvención del thriller literario al más puro estilo Gellida que algunos ya han calificado de obra maestra. Reseñas:«Toma aire antes de abrir la primera página, pues no podrás respirar hasta que acabe el libro.»Juan Gómez Jurado «Khimera es una absoluta obra de arte.»Blog Volveremos a Macondo «Khimera es una tormenta de adrenalina que nos transporta a un futuro tan tangible que tiene que ser cierto. Una novela con cámara al hombro de la que se seguirá hablando en el año 2054. Inmortal, como Blade Runner.»Ramón Palomar, Las Provincias «Khimera es una novela redonda, una obra audaz y ambiciosa con la que el autor nos demuestra que ha crecido y que vino para quedarse en el panorama literario.»Blog Entre mis libros y yo «No me extrañaría que dentro de unos años mis descendientes leyeran un reportaje para comprobar lo cerca que estuvo Pérez Gellida de ver el futuro.»Rebeca García Cortés, Qué leer «Khimera es algo más, es algo lo suficientemente diferente para que se salga de la línea marcada por lo común, rozando en ocasiones la excelencia que todo escritor pretende marcarse a la hora de ponerse a escribir.»Blog A golpe de letra «Con ese estilo cinematográfico tan característico de Pérez Gellida que te invita a presenciar la acción desde una hipotética sala de montaje.»Blog El busca libros «La estructura, el ritmo y sobre todo el final es de las cosas más brillantes que he tenido la oportunidad de leer jamás.»Luis Endera, director de cine
The Silent Rebellion: Becoming a Modern Leader
by Chris Lewis Inez Robinson-OdomLeaders ask questions. Rebellious leadership is about asking the right ones, such as 'who needs to act' and 'what needs to be done to make this better'.In the aftermath of the global pandemic, everything has changed, and the fault lines of leadership were exposed. No area remains untouched. Government, education, health care social media, public, private and third sectors have all shifted. The failures of leadership demand a reimagining of how we will move ahead. Yet, it's not all doom and gloom. There is a way forward. Leadership expert, Chris Lewis, and business coach, Inez Robinson-Odom, address the challenges facing leaders today. This is not just theory. The lessons they teach come from working together in a commercially successful global enterprise, specializing in campaigns for commercial and community causes. The Silent Rebellion highlights the leaders of those communities and how they make a difference as modern leaders. The Silent Rebellion shows you how to be a different sort of leader. It considers the lessons of history and how they inform the future. Taking inspiration from unexpected places and unique figures such as Pauli Murray, Thomas Aquinas, George Washington Carver and Rene Descartes, you'll learn what it means to be a modern leader. The book also uses QR codes to link videos and examples of related content to bring the material to life.
Slip & Fall Practice
by Charles TurnbowPlaintiffs' attorneys lose 40% of their slip and fall cases. Failure to prove a causative link between the hazard and a negligent act of the defendant is the number one reason for these high losses. Charles Turnbow, attorney-engineering consultant on over 9,500 slip and fall cases, shows you how to prove causation (and how to efficiently screen out cases lacking it) in his highly-respected toolbook, Slip & Fall Practice: * Analyzing the mechanics of the fall to identify the cause * The most common cases and what they must have to win * Documenting the dangerous condition and the negligence that caused it * Establishing the duty of care * Proving control of the premises * Establishing actual or constructive notice * Showing that the hazard caused the injury Slip & Fall Practice is loaded with case evaluation strategies, illustrative fact patterns (with photos), discovery forms, expert witness checklists, case authorities, building code citations, model pleadings, trial preparation aids, and most important, timesaving and case-winning practice tips.
A Random Book about the Power of ANYone
by Talia LemanYou can be greater than you know how to be.In a world where you are pushed to know more, this book will prove that your greatest asset is often not knowing. In a world where you are told it's all in the planning, this book will encourage you to keep your cart ahead of your horse and allow your dreams to lead you. In a world where you are told you need to become someone, this book will show you that you already are someone. The author--the foremost accidental expert on this subject--is Talia Leman. A high school student. Runner in the rain. Science enthusiast. World changer. Random kid. Writing with infectious enthusiasm, humor, and resoluteness, she shares her secrets to being more than you know how to be, including Don't Line Up Your Ducks, Sideways Is a Better Way to Go Forward, and Too Many Cooks Is the Right Number. In this unexpectedly poignant, strikingly honest, and informative guide, Talia Leman shows you how to make room for life's surprises, demonstrating that everyone has what it takes to make a difference for anything that matters to them. A Random Book about the Power of ANYone will move you to rethink and reimagine what's possible, one random inspiration, one random idea, one random person at a time.
The Essential Book of Presidential Trivia
by Noah Mccullough“I want everyone to know about the history of the United States and about important political events and issues and how they work. ” –Noah McCullough, age ten, 2032 presidential hopeful Noah McCullough may just be this country’s youngest presidential historian ever–and in this delightful volume he gives us hours of entertainment with an illustrated tour of America’s forty-three presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. The political whiz kid famed for his appearances on “The Tonight Show” offers up brief bios and fun facts about our nation’s leaders, as well as trivia questions such as • Which president could write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other at the same time? • What do the first president born in Connecticut and the last president born in Massachusetts have in common? • Which president was a Pulitzer Prize winner? Confident about your prez-smarts? Take Noah’s Ultimate Presidential Trivia Quiz and see where you stand. Forget your p’s and q’s; know your stars and stripes. If you love your country, you will love The Essential Book of Presidential Trivia. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Fitness After 40: Your Strong Body at 40, 50, 60, and Beyond
by Vonda Wright Ruth WinterWith Fitness After 40, regain the energy and physique of a teenager in no time.Your body is getting older, those stairs are looking steeper, and your bones are cracking louder. The unavoidable fact is that your body is aging. However, that doesn&’t have to impact your fitness level. Forget how many candles were on your last birthday cake--if you exercise smarter, you can remain youthful, energetic, and strong.As an academic orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized authority on active aging and mobility, Dr. Vonda Wright has created a unique medical program designed to target the fitness and performance needs of mature athletes. In this invaluable resource, Wright reveals how anyone can use flexibility, aerobic exercise, and strength training to maximize the benefits of their fitness regime.You will learn how to:Understand your body, and approach exercise in a new wayMaximize your fitness while minimizing injuryGain flexibility--no matter your ageBenefit from aerobic exerciseBuild strength through resistance trainingImprove balanceFitness After 40 for all maturing adults includes &“20 Minutes to Burn&” workouts, a six-week total-body plan, and the latest information on nutrition, injury prevention, joint preservation, and the mind/body connection for all maturing adults.
Konets
by César Pérez GellidaKonets es el colofón final de una historia conformada por ocho novelas -las trilogías «Versos, canciones y trocitos de carne» y «Refranes, canciones y rastros de sangre», Khimera y la presente- protagonizadas por personajes inolvidables y cuyas tramas están al alcance de muy pocos escritores fuera y dentro de nuestras fronteras. El capítulo pendiente en la despiadada «Obra» de Augusto Ledesma Olek Opiozcenek no es únicamente un nombre más en el extenso listado de víctimas que conformaron la «Obra» de uno de los más crueles asesinos en serie de la historia. Aquel niño nacido de la perversa simiente de Augusto Ledesma ha crecido bajo los cuidados de sus abuelos maternos y con el respaldo económico de una peculiar hada madrina: Rusalka. Sin embargo, Olek está empeñado en desenterrar esos secretos del pasado exprimiendo sus habilidades como hacker; pero, en ocasiones, descubrir el punto de partida condiciona el itinerario y, consecuentemente, el destino. Konets («fin» en ruso) es un thriller frenético, un tratado sobre la maldad estructurado en cuatro movimientos y desarrollado en dos escenarios temporales: la adolescencia de Olek y su madurez, o, lo que es lo mismo, el antes y el después de los sucesos que se narran en Khimera. Ambas novelas conforman el engranaje conclusivo entre las dos aclamadas trilogías «Versos, canciones y trocitos de carne» y «Refranes, canciones y rastros de sangre» que han atrapado a miles de lectores en el inabarcable universo gellidista. «La luz y la oscuridad son dos conceptos que conforman una única idea. Dos fuerzas complementarias, pero opuestas. Si el mar es el yang: la absorción, lo pasivo, lo oscuro, y el río es el ying: la penetración, lo activo y la luz, ¿de cuál de las dos fuerzas te gustaría ser partícipe si tuvieras el privilegio de elegir sabiendo que ninguna se impone a la otra?»
Tutorium Höhere Analysis
by Martin Kreh René Goertz Florian Modler"Höhere Analysis" klingt zunächst einmal sehr schwierig und je weiter man in seinem Mathematikstudium fortschreitet, desto anspruchsvoller werden die Themen natürlich. Um die Studierenden beim Verständnis für diesen Stoff zu unterstützen, erscheint nun ein weiterer Tutoriums-Band der Mathematikstudenten Modler und Kreh. In dem Buch erläutern die beiden Autoren den Stoff der Vorlesungen Analysis 3, Vektoranalysis, Funktionentheorie, und verwandter Vorlesungen. Die Inhalte werden an verständlichen und ausführlichen vorgerechneten Beispielen erklärt. Das Konzept bleibt wieder das bewährte: Jedes Kapitel ist zwei geteilt in einen mathematischen Teil, in dem die Definitionen, Sätze und Beweise stehen, und einen erklärenden Teil, in dem die schwierigen Definitionen und Sätze auf gewohnt lockere und lustige Art und Weise mit mehr als 200 Beispielen und etwa 100 Abbildungen mit Leben gefüllt werden. So erhält der Leser einerseits einen Blick für mathematisch exakte Formulierungen und andererseits Hilfen und Anschauungen, die wichtig sind, um den Stoff zu verstehen.
Worldmakers: SF Adventures in Terraforming
by Gardner DozoisWhen mankind moves out to the stars, the colonists of the future will remake the worlds they inhabit in their image. Included here are twenty stories from the most imaginative writers in the field:Poul AndersonCordwainer SmithArthur C. ClarkeRichard McKennaRoger ZelaznyJohn VarleyGregory BenfordIan McDonaldBruce SterlingCharles SheffieldRobert ReedG. David NordleyJoe HaldemanPhillip C. JenningsGeoffrey A. LandisStephen BaxterWilliam H. Keith, Jr.Kim Stanley RobinsonPamela SargentLaura J. MixonThese are the stories of the explorers and pioneers who transform their destinations in the image of their distant home--exciting tales of alien landscapes and the struggle to make them suit human desires.
Dahlia Black
by Keith ThomasFor fans of World War Z and the Southern Reach Trilogy, a suspenseful oral history commemorating the five-year anniversary of the Pulse—the alien code that hacked the DNA of Earth’s population—and the response team who faced the world-changing phenomenon. <p><p>Voyager 1 was a message in a bottle. Our way of letting the galaxy know we existed. That we were out here if anyone wanted to find us. Over the next forty years, the probe flew past Jupiter and Saturn before it drifted into the void, swallowed up by a silent universe. Or so we thought… <p><p>Truth is, our message didn’t go unheard. Discovered by Dr. Dahlia Black, the mysterious Pulse was sent by a highly intelligent intergalactic species that called themselves the Ascendants. It soon becomes clear this alien race isn’t just interested in communication—they are capable of rewriting human DNA, in an astonishing process they call the Elevation. <p><p>Five years after the Pulse, acclaimed journalist Keith Thomas sets out to make sense of the event that altered the world. Thomas travels across the country to interview members of the task force who grappled to decode the Pulse and later disseminated its exact nature to worried citizens. He interviews the astronomers who initially doubted Black’s discovery of the Pulse—an error that critics say led to the world’s quick demise. Thomas also hears from witnesses of the Elevation and people whose loved ones vanished in the Finality, an event that, to this day, continues to puzzle Pulse researchers, even though theories abound about the Ascendants’ motivation. <p><p>Including never-before-published transcripts from task force meetings, diary entries from Black, and candid interviews with Ballard, Thomas also shows in Dahlia Black how a select few led their country in its darkest hours, toward a new level of humanity.
Abafana ababili abalambile
by Clare Verbeek Thembani Dladla and Zanele ButheleziIsiZulu — First words
Intruder
by Michael GandyThe Vice President’s daughter is granted time at Camp David to work on her doctoral dissertation. But her time out there is interrupted by an intrusion of a most deadly nature, the revelation of a military conspiracy against the presidency itself.
The Perfect English Grammar Workbook: Simple Rules and Quizzes to Master Today's English
by Lisa McLendonGrammar greatness—with simple rules, exercises, and quizzes.Mastering English grammar has never been easier. The Perfect English Grammar Workbook is a complete explanation of standard American English and an irreplaceable resource for students, ESL learners, and anyone else who's serious about mistake-free speaking and writing.From punctuation and prepositions to adverbs and abbreviations, this grammar workbook provides simple and straightforward guides to every part of English grammar. With classroom-style lessons you can practice your skills with dozens of helpful exercises. Afterwards, check your progress with comprehensive end-of-chapter quizzes.The Perfect English Grammar Workbook includes:Modern rules for modern writers—Make sure your skills are up to date with a grammar workbook featuring the latest rules for learning English.Focused lessons—Master grammar over the course of 17 chapters—each divided into individual sections so you can focus on one idea at a time.Exercises, quizzes, and more—This grammar workbook is filled with handy practice exercises and quizzes that will help you test what you've learned.Never misplace a comma again—The Perfect English Grammar Workbook makes it easy.
Ukupheka
by Clare Verbeek Thembani Dladla and Zanele Buthelezi — Translated by Sponono MahlanguisiNdebele — First words
101 Golden Nuggets for Preparing a Qualitative Dissertation
by Linda Dale BloombergThe 101 "nuggets of understanding" that comprise this book shed light on the required content of a qualitative dissertation. They help readers navigate through the iterative, recursive, and often messy dissertation process, from its inception to a successful completion right from the planning stage, through data collection and analysis, all the way to writing up, presenting, and publishing. Each nugget is posed in the form of a question, as if in conversation with the reader, and will hopefully stimulate critical thinking, reflection, and dialogue. This book is the place to turn to for quick (though not simplified) answers to key questions based on the latest developments in the field of qualitative research. It will motivate doctoral students or prospective doctoral students to seek and consult additional relevant texts and resources in order to delve deeper into the many issues involved in preparing for a qualitative dissertation.
101 Golden Nuggets for Preparing a Qualitative Dissertation
by Linda Dale BloombergThe 101 "nuggets of understanding" that comprise this book shed light on the required content of a qualitative dissertation. They help readers navigate through the iterative, recursive, and often messy dissertation process, from its inception to a successful completion right from the planning stage, through data collection and analysis, all the way to writing up, presenting, and publishing. Each nugget is posed in the form of a question, as if in conversation with the reader, and will hopefully stimulate critical thinking, reflection, and dialogue. This book is the place to turn to for quick (though not simplified) answers to key questions based on the latest developments in the field of qualitative research. It will motivate doctoral students or prospective doctoral students to seek and consult additional relevant texts and resources in order to delve deeper into the many issues involved in preparing for a qualitative dissertation.
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.
Allosaurus
by Laura K. MurrayAllosaurus ran on two feet and had razor-sharp teeth. But what did it hunt? And why did it have short, bony horns above its eyes? Young readers can get all the facts on this fierce meat-eating dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.
American Government: Stories of a Nation
by Scott F. AbernathyAmerican government is not just one story—it’s many stories. Our stories. And they are still being told. In American Government: Stories of a Nation, Scott F. Abernathy tunes into the diverse perspectives and political persuasions involved in American politics. This balanced approach encourages students to actively engage with the material while facilitating a thoughtful exploration of important themes in politics, governance, and current events. Known for addressing issues in a way that is both relatable and solidly grounded in research, the Fifth Edition delivers new ways for students to understand and participate in politics.
American Government: Stories of a Nation
by Scott F. AbernathyAmerican government is not just one story—it’s many stories. Our stories. And they are still being told. In American Government: Stories of a Nation, Scott F. Abernathy tunes into the diverse perspectives and political persuasions involved in American politics. This balanced approach encourages students to actively engage with the material while facilitating a thoughtful exploration of important themes in politics, governance, and current events. Known for addressing issues in a way that is both relatable and solidly grounded in research, the Fifth Edition delivers new ways for students to understand and participate in politics.
AmGov: Long Story Short
by Christine BarbourAll the fundamentals. No fluff. Learn more with less! AmGov: Long Story Short helps students learn the nuts and bolts of American Government. Unlike competitors, this bestseller responds to the need for quick studying and skimming with ten succinct chapters that make it easy to read, revisit, and return to content quickly. Reading aids like bullets, annotations, and arrows walk students through important facts and break up the material in short, engaging bites of information. Though brief, the Fourth Edition of this core book is still robust and current enough to provide everything that students need to be successful in their American Government course. Whether for the on-the-go student who doesn’t have time to read and digest a lengthy chapter, or for the instructor who wants a book that will stay out of their way and leave room for plenty of supplementary reading and activities, AmGov provides a perfectly simplified foundation.
AmGov: Long Story Short
by Christine BarbourAll the fundamentals. No fluff. Learn more with less! AmGov: Long Story Short helps students learn the nuts and bolts of American Government. Unlike competitors, this bestseller responds to the need for quick studying and skimming with ten succinct chapters that make it easy to read, revisit, and return to content quickly. Reading aids like bullets, annotations, and arrows walk students through important facts and break up the material in short, engaging bites of information. Though brief, the Fourth Edition of this core book is still robust and current enough to provide everything that students need to be successful in their American Government course. Whether for the on-the-go student who doesn’t have time to read and digest a lengthy chapter, or for the instructor who wants a book that will stay out of their way and leave room for plenty of supplementary reading and activities, AmGov provides a perfectly simplified foundation.