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The Electricity of Every Living Thing: From the bestselling author of Wintering
by Katherine MayFrom the bestselling author of Wintering, Katherine May, The Electricity of Every Living Thing is a life-affirming and poignant exploration of nature, and how reconnecting to wild landscapes can create peace in our unquiet minds.'A windswept tale, beautifully told' Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path 'A manifesto for the value of difficult people. I loved it' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunIn August 2015, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating, and why the world felt full of inundation and expectations she can't meet. Setting her feet down on the rugged and difficult path by the sea, the answer begins to unfold.The Electricity of Every Living Thing tells the story of the year in which Katherine comes to terms with a diagnosis which shakes her to her core. It leads to a re-evaluation of her life so far - a kinder one, which finally allows her to be different rather than simply awkward, arrogant or unfeeling. The physical and psychological journeys become inextricably entwined, and as Katherine finds her way across the untameable coast, she also finds the way to herself.What readers are saying about The Electricity of Every Living Thing:'Honest and sensitive' 'The astonishing sensitivity and awareness in her writing, both about the beautiful landscapes and nature around on her walks, and in relation to her family, friends and self put paid to many outdated myths about what it is like to be autistic''Compelling and transformative. I could not put this book down so I stayed in bed and read it in one go.''Katherine has a fantastic way with words, I could read her books for hours on end, they are calming and relatable.''Read it - you won't regret it.'
No Reservations
by Fiona O'Brien'You'll devour this in one sitting' Cathy KellyDOMINIC'S IS THE HOTTEST RESTAURANT IN TOWNAnd handsome owner Dom Coleman-Cappabianca quickly discovers that things are even steamier out of the kitchen ... For starters, beautiful Carla Berlusconi the Italian-American waitress is causing a stir and Dom's ice-blonde girlfriend Tanya wants her off her patch. While one of Dom's best customers, doctor PJ O'Sullivan still grives for his wife, sure that he will never find love again. But then he meets Charlotte Keating, the perfect wife, the perfect mother and now the perfectly behaved divorcee ... As the restaurant chases its first Michelin star, Dom is about to learn that when love is the dish of the day, it's a recipe for trouble.
Psychology in Your Life (Fourth Edition)
by Michael S. Gazzaniga Sarah GrisonInclusive and research-based content, assessment, and teaching tools by an expert teacher Psychology in Your Life, Fourth Edition, provides instructors and students with new research-based, inclusive solutions to today's teaching challenges. A new IMPACT learning scaffold guides students on how to best learn and retain course material and new content addresses diversity both historically and in the field today. The content, pedagogy, and digital tools reflect the new learning outcomes and themes of the APA IPI. InQuizitive evidence-based assessment helps students build their comprehension of core concepts, while new Testmaker helps instructors create customized, outcome-driven summative assessments. A new interactive 3D brain, new interactive neuron animations, and new ZAPS 3.0 interactive labs make the psychological concepts interactive and accessible for students. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
How to Read a Tree: Clues And Patterns From Bark To Leaves (Natural Navigation #0)
by Tristan Gooley“Reams of appealing facts make one itch to get outside and right up close to trees’ rough surfaces and shady cover.”—The Atlantic New York Times–bestselling author Tristan Gooley opens our eyes to the secret language of trees—and the natural wonders they reveal all around us Trees are keen to tell us so much. They’ll tell us about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, and time. And they will tell us about their lives, the good bits and bad. Trees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. In How to Read a Tree, Gooley uncovers the clues hiding in plain sight: in a tree’s branches and leaves; its bark, buds, and flowers; even its stump. Leaves with a pale, central streak mean that water is nearby. Young, low-growing branches show that a tree is struggling. And reddish or purple bark signals new growth. Like snowflakes, no two trees are exactly the same. Every difference reveals the epic story this tree has lived—if we stop to look closely.
Word Perfect: Etymological Entertainment For Every Day of the Year
by Susie Dent'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' Pam Ayres'Susie Dent is a national treasure' Richard OsmanWelcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner.From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from tartle (forgetting someone's name at the very moment you need it) to snaccident (the unintentional eating of an entire packet of biscuits), WORD PERFECT is a brilliant linguistic almanac full of unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and surprising etymologies tied to every day of the year. You'll never be lost for words again.
The General: Book 10 (CHERUB #10)
by Robert MuchamoreThe world's largest urban warfare training compound stands in the desert near Las Vegas. Forty British commandos are being hunted by an entire American battalion. But their commander has an ace up his sleeve: he plans to smuggle in ten CHERUB agents, and fight the best war game ever. CHERUB agents have one crucial advantage: adults never suspect that kids are spying on them. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
360 Fertility: A twelve-week plan for optimising your chance of conception
by Liberty Mills'360 Fertility brings the overwhelming and often heartbreaking process of a fertility struggle into manageable and relatable chapters' Katie Rollings, CEO & Founder, Fertility Action Network'Liberty nails it in this book' Dale Pinnock, aka The Medicinal ChefWith a foreword by Dr Karen Joash, Consultant in obstetrics and gynaecologyLiberty Mills was told at age 43 that she had a 0.7% chance of having another baby with her own eggs - and that was with the assistance of IVF. She and her partner decided to continue their fertility journey with the help of integrative medicine. After a lifestyle overhaul, she conceived her beautiful daughter naturally, and gave birth two weeks before her 45th birthday. Liberty now works as a Certified Integrative Health and Nutrition Coach helping to create bespoke programmes for both couples and single people hoping to conceive. In this book, she shares everything she has learned on her own journey and the knowledge she shares with her clients.360 Fertility is a practical 12-week-long programme focusing on getting you and/or your partner ready to maximise your chances of conception. With a holistic approach, this book focuses not just on your physical but also your mental health. The week-by-week structure is clear, easy to follow and full of practical and easily actionable advice - from getting your body and environment healthy, to working on your mindset, and from what supplements are key to the importance of sleep, exercise and so much more. There's also a bonus chapter containing everything you need to know about IVF.'360 Fertility brings the overwhelming and often heartbreaking process of a fertility struggle into manageable and relatable chapters' KATIE ROLLINGS, CEO & Founder, Fertility Action Network'Liberty nails it in this book' DALE PINNOCK, aka The Medicinal Chef
Mad Dogs: Book 8 (CHERUB #8)
by Robert MuchamoreThe British underworld is controlled by gangs. When two of them start a turf war, violence explodes on to the streets. The police need information fast, and James Adams has the contacts to infiltrate the most dangerous gang of all. He works for CHERUB. Cherubs are trained professionals, aged between ten and seventeen. They exist because criminals never suspect that kids are spying on them. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
Dark Sun and other stories (CHERUB #18)
by Robert MuchamoreWho would believe that a kid at a sleepover could be a spy? CHERUB: Dark Sun is a short novel aimed at new readers to CHERUB, originally written for World Book Day and now made available in print again by popular demand! To go with it are three stories never before seen in print: The Switch, CHERUB at Christmas and Kerry's First Mission. For official purposes, these children do not exist.
The City & Guilds Textbook (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202), Level 3 Diploma (6035) & T Level Occupational Specialisms (8710): For The Level 3 Apprenticeship (9189), Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202), Level 3 Diploma (6035) And T Level Occupational Specialisms
by Peter Tanner Stephen LaneEquip your learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds.The newly updated and fully revised second edition will help learners:- Study with confidence, covering all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational specialisms. - Target their learning with detailed qualification mapping grids. - Get to grips with technical content presented in accessible language. - Enhance their understanding of plumbing practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams demonstrating the technical skills they need to master. - Practise maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your English' activities. - Test their knowledge with end-of-chapter practice questions and practical tasks. - Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date information on relevant key regulations and industry standards.- Keep their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater systems and environmental technologies.
The Terrace
by Maria DuffyA missing lottery ticket throws a once closeknit community into chaos, and leads everyone to wonder: how well can you ever know your neighbours?St Enda's Terrace, nestled in the heart of Dublin city, is like any other closeknit community - there's the newly-weds planning on having a baby; the single mother raising her children on her own; the upwardly mobile couple who bought in the height of the boom, and the long-timers to whom everyone goes for advice.But behind every closed door, there are secrets. And when the street syndicate wins the national lottery, but the ticket is nowhere to be found, these neighbours are about to discover just how much has been kept hidden...As friendships and relationships are put to the test in the search for the missing ticket, the residents of St Enda's learn that, while good times might come and go, good friends are forever.
Things I Want You to Know
by Martina ReillyA poignant, heartwarming novel of love, loss and hope for the future, for fans of Me Before You.How do you pick up the pieces after the worst has happened? When Nick Deegan's wife, Kate, dies, leaving him with two small children to raise alone, he has no idea how he'll manage. But on the day of her funeral, he discovers a book Kate left for him, Things I Want You to Know. Her instructions for raising Emma and Liam without her give him comfort, but her other plans for him seem much more daunting...Five dates with five different women. Nick isn't sure his heart is in it...but as he tries to follow Kate's careful instructions, he slowly realises that it's not romance Kate wanted him to find, but something far more important. Will Nick find the courage to take a second chance?
None of My Affair: The Wedding of the Year. The Scandal of the Decade.
by Fiona O'Brien'Long lunches, hot evenings ... O'Brien never puts a foot wrong' Irish Independent IT'S THE WEDDING OF THE YEARSupermodel Ali Armstrong will tie the knot on board luxury knot Excalibur, surrounded by her closest friends and family.AND THE SCANDAL OF THE DECADEBut as the guests descend on Puerto Banus for the festivities, tensions and secrets rise to the surface.Will Ali's mother, Carrie, finally accept the end of her own marriage? Can her sister, Hope, forget her broken heart and learn to trust again? Will Jay see off the Russian temptress and hang on to her millionaire husband?When the sun sets on the azure waters of the Med, the privileged world of the Armstrongs is blown sky high...'Delicious ... full of warmth, glamour and excitment' Cathy Kelly
The Birthday Party: A spell-binding summer read from the Number One bestselling author (Roone Book 4) (Roone)
by Roisin Meaney'A wonderful storyteller' Ciara Geraghty 'Meaney is utterly credible, utterly authentic, utterly irresistible' Irish Independent'Roisin Meaney is a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'FlanaganAnother summer is in full swing on Roone, an island off the west coast of Ireland, and preparations are underway for a big birthday party at the local hotel. But before then, love and friendship will be tested ...Who is the stranger who arrives at Imelda's door, just weeks after her world falls to pieces?How long can Eve hide her secret from Andy?And will Nell and Laura's friendship survive the storm that's about to hit the island?
Career of Evil: Cormoran Strike Book 3 (Strike #3)
by Robert Galbraith***The 7th novel in the Strike series, THE RUNNING GRAVE, is coming in September 2023. Pre-order now and be the first to read it***'Deliriously clever' GUARDIAN-----Now a major BBC drama: The Strike seriesWhen a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman's severed leg.Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past who he thinks could be responsible - and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality.With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike is increasingly sure is not the perpetrator, he and Robin take matters into their own hands, and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them...A fiendishly clever mystery with unexpected twists around every corner, Career of Evil is also a gripping story of a man and a woman at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. You will not be able to put this book down.*** The latest book in the thrilling Strike series, TROUBLED BLOOD, is out now! ***-----PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES: 'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS
The Ink Black Heart: The Number One international bestseller (Strike 6) (Strike #6)
by Robert Galbraith***NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, JULY 2023'A superlative piece of crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'There can be no denying [Galbraith's] considerable talents as a crime writer' GUARDIAN'Fans will be as entranced as ever' DAILY MAILWhen frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn't know quite what to make of the situation. The co-creator of a popular cartoon, The Ink Black Heart, Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie. Edie is desperate to uncover Anomie's true identity.Robin decides that the agency can't help with this - and thinks nothing more of it until a few days later, when she reads the shocking news that Edie has been tasered and then murdered in Highgate Cemetery, the location of The Ink Black Heart.Robin and her business partner Cormoran Strike become drawn into the quest to uncover Anomie's true identity. But with a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, Strike and Robin find themselves embroiled in a case that stretches their powers of deduction to the limits - and which threatens them in new and horrifying ways . . .A gripping, fiendishly clever mystery, The Ink Black Heart is a true tour-de-force.
Pleasure Bound: Victorian Sex Rebels and the New Eroticism
by Deborah LutzA smart, provocative account of the erotic current running just beneath the surface of a stuffy and stifling Victorian London. At the height of the Victorian era, a daring group of artists and thinkers defied the reigning obsession with propriety, testing the boundaries of sexual decorum in their lives and in their work. Dante Gabriel Rossetti exhumed his dead wife to pry his only copy of a manuscript of his poems from her coffin. Legendary explorer Richard Burton wrote how-to manuals on sex positions and livened up the drawing room with stories of eroticism in the Middle East. Algernon Charles Swinburne visited flagellation brothels and wrote pornography amid his poetry. By embracing and exploring the taboo, these iconoclasts produced some of the most captivating art, literature, and ideas of their day. As thought-provoking as it is electric, Pleasure Bound unearths the desires of the men and women who challenged buttoned-up Victorian mores to promote erotic freedom. These bohemians formed two loosely overlapping societies—the Cannibal Club and the Aesthetes—to explore their fascinations with sexual taboo, from homosexuality to the eroticization of death. Known as much for their flamboyant personal lives as for their controversial masterpieces, they created a scandal-provoking counterculture that paved the way for such later figures as Gustav Klimt, Virginia Woolf, and Jean Genet. In this stunning exposé of the Victorian London we thought we knew, Deborah Lutz takes us beyond the eyebrow-raising practices of these sex rebels, revealing how they uncovered troubles that ran beneath the surface of the larger social fabric: the struggle for women’s emancipation, the dissolution of formal religions, and the pressing need for new forms of sexual expression.
Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence: Proceedings of ICEAI 2023 (Algorithms for Intelligent Systems)
by Francisco M. Gonzalez-Longatt Przemyslaw Falkowski-Gilski R. Kanthavel David AsirvathamThis book gathers a collection of selected works and new research results of scholars and graduate students presented at International Conference on Evolutionary Artificial Intelligence (ICEAI 2023) held in Malaysia during 13-14 September 2023. The focus of the book is interdisciplinary in nature and includes research on all aspects of evolutionary computation to find effective solutions to a wide range of computationally difficult problems. The book covers topics such as particle swarm optimization, evolutionary programming, genetic programming, hybrid evolutionary algorithms, ant colony optimization, evolutionary neural networks, evolutionary reinforcement learning, genetic algorithms, memetic algorithms, novel bio-inspired algorithms, evolving multi-agent systems, agent-based evolutionary approaches, and evolutionary game theory.
Human Interface and the Management of Information: Thematic Area, HIMI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15775)
by Hirohiko Mori Yumi AsahiThe three-volume set LNCS 15773 - 15775 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the thematic area Human Interface and the Management of Information, HIMI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025 (HCII 2025), which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers in these proceedings have been organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Information design and visualization; human-human and human-AI collaboration; user experience design and evaluation; Part II: Information in eHealth; information, knowledge and learning; Part III: Multimodality and information; eCommerce and industrial applications.
Data Science and Applications: Proceedings of ICDSA 2024, Volume 6 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1239)
by Amir H. Gandomi Mukesh Saraswat Rajendra Prasad Yadav Satyasai Jagannath NandaThis book gathers outstanding papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Data Science and Applications (ICDSA 2024), organized by Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS) and Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India, from 17 to 19 July 2024. The book is divided into four volumes, and it covers theoretical and empirical developments in various areas of big data analytics, big data technologies, decision tree learning, wireless communication, wireless sensor networking, bioinformatics and systems, artificial neural networks, deep learning, genetic algorithms, data mining, fuzzy logic, optimization algorithms, image processing, computational intelligence in civil engineering, and creative computing.
Corporate Finance Under Climate Crisis: Sustainability Transitions in Theory and Practice
by Sandra Dow Yuwei ShiThis textbook addresses the complexities associated with the practice of corporate finance in the transition to a Net-Zero world. Understanding the impact of climate change on corporate finance requires synthesis of climate science, climate policy, and traditional finance tools. The book provides readers with the knowledge, skills, and innovative thinking required to navigate the complex landscape of climate change within the corporate setting. This textbook holds a unique and influential position in the marketplace due to its focus on the critical intersection of corporate finance and climate change. Unlike traditional corporate finance textbooks, this resource specifically addresses the challenges, opportunities, and strategies associated with investment and financing decisions and risk management in the face of the global climate crisis. By exploring topics such as integrating climate risks in financial decision-making, valuing climate-related investments, and the role of financial institutions in climate finance, this textbook equips students, finance professionals, and corporate leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to drive positive change and build a sustainable future for businesses worldwide.
Cross Innovation: Future Skills für Unternehmen im 21. Jahrhundert – Beispiele aus der Praxis
by Mareike Heinzen Thorsten Posselt Markus GarnUnternehmen und ihre Mitarbeitenden stoßen mit geschlossenen Innovations- und Technologieentwicklungssystemen an ihre Grenzen. Heute werden Lösungen oft im Team oder im Netzwerk entwickelt – Cross Innovation etabliert sich als ein wesentlicher Ansatz, der es ermöglicht, die Grenzen bestehender Innovationsökosysteme und Geschäftsmodelle zu überschreiten. So gelingt es Unternehmen, veränderten Bedingungen agil und flexibel zu begegnen, Resilienz in Krisenzeiten zu entwickeln, Transformation und Neuausrichtung in Prozessen, Strukturen oder Denkweisen zu wagen, disruptive Technologien zu integrieren und branchen- und disziplinenübergreifende Innovationen entstehen zu lassen. Wie Cross Innovation erfolgreich praktiziert wird, steht im Mittelpunkt dieses Sammelbandes. Die Plattform für Innovation (PFID) erlaubt durch ihre Vielfalt den Einblick in und den Kontakt zu vielen Ökosystemen, die wir für diesen Band gewinnen konnten: 15 Beiträge aus der Praxis geben einen tiefen Einblick in die Umsetzung, Lessons Learned und Best Practices von Unternehmen und Organisationen. Nicht nur große internationale Konzerne wie Airbus, Bosch, Fraport, KUKA und REWE teilen ihre Erfahrungen, sondern auch kleine und mittlere Unternehmen, wie simatec und BKW Engineering aus der Schweiz oder edding und die Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen aus Deutschland. Ergänzt werden die Praxisbeispiele von Cross-Innovation-Experten, wie dem Cross Innovation Hub Hamburg, dem Institut für Persönlichkeit, der SPRIN-D Agentur sowie dem Fraunhofer Verbund Innovationsforschung, der Hochschule Koblenz und TU Berlin. Cross Innovation ist ein wesentlicher Lösungsschlüssel für die Förderung von Innovation und Wachstum. Dieser Sammelband präsentiert die hierfür notwendigen Future Skills für Unternehmen im 21. Jahrhundert.
Bio-Inspired Computing: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2023) held during December 14-15, 2023, Volume 2: Deep Learning and Large Language Models (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1229)
by Ajith Abraham Anu Bajaj Ryotaro KamimuraThis book presents 53 selected papers focused on Deep Learning and Large Language Models from the 14th International Conference on Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications (IBICA 2023) and 13th World Congress on Information and Communication Technologies (WICT 2023), which was held in five different cities namely Olten, Switzerland; Porto, Portugal; Kaunas, Lithuania; Greater Noida, India; Kochi, India and in online mode. The 23rd International Conference on Hybrid Intelligent Systems (IBICA-WICT 2023) was focusing on synergistic combinations of multiple approaches to develop the next generation of bio-inspired computing and ICT systems. IBICA-WICT 2023 had contributions by authors from 36 countries. This book offers a valuable reference guide for all scientists, academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners focused on advanced machine learning including deep learning methods, large language models, and its real-world applications.
Human Interface and the Management of Information: Thematic Area, HIMI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #15773)
by Hirohiko Mori Yumi AsahiThe three-volume set LNCS 15773 - 15775 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the thematic area Human Interface and the Management of Information, HIMI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2025 (HCII 2025), which was held in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22–27, 2025. The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 7972 submissions. The papers in these proceedings have been organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Information design and visualization; human-human and human-AI collaboration; user experience design and evaluation; Part II: Information in eHealth; information, knowledge and learning; Part III: Multimodality and information; eCommerce and industrial applications.
Energy Cities (Green Energy and Technology)
by Dieter D. Genske Dagmar Everding Ariane RuffWith cities and regions moving away from fossil-nuclear energy sources, the importance of energy-ecological urban transformation is growing. A growing number of stakeholders are committed to transitioning energy supplies to renewable sources and promoting resource-efficient ecological cycles in their communities. Energy-ecological urban transformation directly improves living and environmental conditions in neighborhoods, creates new economic opportunities, and generates jobs. Cities are being transformed into 'energy cities' that adhere to the principles of sustainability, minimizing energy-ecological footprints, and reducing land consumption. This book envisions future scenarios of urban transformation for stakeholder discourse. It provides a cross-disciplinary description of urban planning, engineering, and economic approaches to energy-ecological urban transformation, including methodological solutions. Numerous interesting project examples are presented to illustrate these concepts. The target audience for this book includes municipal administrations and climate protection managers, planning and engineering firms, environmental organizations, as well as students and educators.