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Save Me: Save Me / Silenced Witness (west Investigations)
by null Sharon SalaHe's her only hope… Hunter Gray and Lainie Mayes were each other’s first, last, and only love. Until tragedy and their feuding families drove them apart. Eleven years vanish when Hunter learns that Lainie has gone missing in the Colorado mountains. Now the former army pilot must pull off his most perilous mission. Can he rescue Lainie and uncover the truth before the woman he loves is once again lost to him…this time forever?
Undercover Heist
by null Rachel AstorOne last heist brings them together again… When art curator Ruby Alexander’s former mentor disappears, she dives back into a criminal past she’s tried to leave behind—and reconnects with Shane Meyers, one of her crew and someone she hasn’t been able to forget. Sneaking into a secure facility, lifting a jewel-encrusted artifact and rescuing their former partner should be easy. But can Ruby do the job without risking her heart, or will working side by side with her old flame prove too dangerous?
Under A Rock
by Chris Stein'Sometimes fate deals up a wild card. There's a lot to be said for one of these wild cards and from what I've learned over the fifty or so years of our friendship, Chris is a card from the unexpected deck' - from the foreword by Debbie HarryMusician, photographer, storyteller, and longtime partner to Debbie Harry, Chris Stein defined the sound of an era, catapulting the icon band Blondie to #1 and selling over 20 million copies of Parallel Lines.In this no-holds-barred autobiography, Stein reveals himself-this time not in songwriting or photography, which he's previously been known for, but in words. From a Brooklyn boyhood, a move across the river to the gritty and fecund East Village in the late 1970s allowed Stein to tap the explosive creativity that defined the era in the city. It was a time when David Bowie and the Ramones were also making music, when Andy Warhol was still alive and promoting Jean-Michel Basquiat's work, when cool was defined not by where you came from but by what you could contribute to culture.UNDER A ROCK is a plunge into that vanished time period, and into the moments that turned the fresh sound and new look of punk and new wave into a giant artistic and commercial sensation. Stein takes us there in this revelatory, propulsive, distinctive memoir.
A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen: dispatches from behind the pass
by Sally Abé'Fantastic, exciting deep dive into kitchen life from one of Britain's leading young chefs' TOM KERRIDGE'Sally really tells it how it is . . . This book will be a go to for those needing that bit of bravery and resilience in a world that needs more people like her' CANDICE BROWN'Wow. Sally's book is an insightful, honest account of a young cook's journey to an inspirational chef' ANGELA HARTNETTFrom the star of the Great British Menu, for readers who loved Kitchen Confidential and couldn't tear their eyes away from Boiling Point, a book that reveals the reality of working in restaurant kitchens - and how they need to change for the betterIt's a familiar trope: angry men berating each other in kitchens as pots furiously boil, sauces burn and a giant slab of beef rests in the background. The dominant view of a professional kitchen is one of chaos and pent-up fury - a gladiatorial contest of male ego. Why then do we also hear the misogynistic refrain that women 'belong in the kitchen' if, in a professional context, they're all but erased from them? A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen is the story of Sally Abé's rise to become an award-winning chef in the brutal world of restaurant kitchens; how a girl from the midlands who used to cook herself Smash to get by is now one of the most successful fine-dining chefs working today. More than that, Sally's story is also a stirring manifesto - drawing back the curtain on restaurant kitchens to show how she is endeavouring to change them for the better. Filled with stories of Michelin-starred food, the relentlessness of kitchens, as well as the hope for the future of the culinary landscape, Sally's memoir is set to become a classic.
The Chamber: the jaw-dropping new thriller from the master of intense suspense
by Will Dean'The tension is almost unbearable. A masterclass in suspense - I absolutely loved it!' SHARI LAPENA'A tour-de-force. Chilling, intriguing and most entertaining' LIZ NUGENT'A superb read' SARAH PEARSEThe master of intense suspense, Will Dean, is back! THE CHAMBER follows the success of Richard & Judy Book Club pick THE LAST PASSENGER. HIGH PRESSURE OUTSIDEOn a boat heading out into the North Sea, Ellen Brooke steels herself to spend almost a month locked inside a hyperbaric chamber with five other divers. They are all being paid handsomely for this work - to be lowered each day inside a diving bell to the sea bed, taking it in turns to dive down and repair oil pipes that lie in the dark waters. It is a close knit team and it has to be: any error or loss of trust could be catastrophic.EXTREME PRESSURE INSIDEAll is going to plan until one of the divers is found unresponsive in his bunk. He hadn't left the chamber. It will take four more days of decompression, locked away together, before the hatch can be opened. Four more days of bare steel, intrusive thoughts, and the constant struggle not to give way to panic. Mind games, exhaustion, suspicion, and, most of all, pressure. And if someone does unlock the door, everyone dies...And Then There Were None meets The Last Breath in this tense and suspenseful locked-room thriller from the author of the "astonishing" (Ian Rankin) The Last Passenger.
A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture - 'An inspiring celebration of lesbian camaraderie, activism and fun' (Sarah Waters)
by June ThomasLesbians are a people without a home. Perhaps that's why the ones we make for ourselves are so important.A highly readable cultural history of queer women's lives in the second half of the twentieth century, told through six iconic spaces'An inspiring celebration of lesbian camaraderie, activism and fun' SARAH WATERS'A cracking read, and a reminder of what shaped where we are now' VAL MCDERMID 'Riveting; indispensable; and suffused with a humane warmth' ALISON BECHDEL'A must-have for any queer bookshelf' TEGAN QUINFor as long as queer women have existed, they've created gathering grounds where they can be themselves. From the intimate darkness of the lesbian bar to the sweaty camaraderie of the softball field, these spaces aren't a luxury - they're a necessity for queer women defining their identities. Blending memoir, archival research and interviews, journalist June Thomas invites readers into six iconic lesbian spaces over the course of the last sixty years, including the rural commune, the sex toy boutique, the holiday destination and the feminist bookstore. She also illuminates what is gained and lost in the shift from the exclusive, tight-knit women's spaces of the '70s toward today's more inclusive yet more diffuse LGBTQ+ communities.'Pulses with delicious dykes and the spaces we have made for ourselves over the years. I welcome this story' STELLA DUFFY'A wonderfully rangy, conversational, and thoughtful exploration of lesbian geographies' DANIEL LAVERY'Immensely readable . . . A celebration of what was - and can be - built, with all the hurdles and ecstasies' ROSIE GARLAND
Don't Let the Devil Ride
by Ace Atkins'An instant Southern noir classic' S.A. Cosby'Full of wily humour and epic bad behavior, this is an ebullient, rollicking ride you don't dare miss' Megan AbbottHell is empty... and Addison McKellar's husband is missing.Addison McKellar isn't clueless - she knows she and her husband Dean don't have the perfect marriage - but she's still shocked when he completely vanishes from her life. At first Addison is annoyed, but as days stretch into a week and she's repeatedly stonewalled by Dean's friends and associates, her frustration turns into genuine alarm. When even the police seem dismissive of her concerns, Addison turns to her father's old friend, legendary Memphis PI Porter Hayes.Porter and Addison begin to dig deeper into Dean's affairs and quickly discover that he was never the hardworking business owner and family man he pretended to be. As they piece together the connections between a hook-handed mercenary, one of Elvis's former leading ladies, and a man posing as an FBI agent, it becomes clear that Dean was deeply enmeshed in a high-stakes web of international intrigue, and Porter and Addison aren't the only ones looking for him.Dean angered some very dangerous people before he disappeared - people who have already killed to get what they want - and they won't hesitate to come after his family to even the score.Don't Let the Devil Ride is a thrilling adventure about what can happen when you pull back the curtain on your life. Ace Atkins, long known for gritty Southern noir with a witty edge, has crafted an ambitious, globe-hopping story that comes home to Memphis in explosive fashion.
Swift River: 'I loved everything about it' Curtis Sittenfeld
by Essie Chambers'I love a novel this much maybe just once or twice a year.' - Curtis Sittenfeld, author of RODHAM and ROMANTIC COMEDY'Told with warmth and humor by a memorable, irrepressible heroine.' - Rumaan Alam, author of LEAVE THE WORLD BEHINDWhat if the price of moving forward is losing the only family you've ever known? Summer, 1987. On the sweltering streets of the dying New England mill town of Swift River, sixteen-year-old Diamond Newbury is desperately lonely. It's been seven years since her father disappeared, and while her mother is determined to move on, Diamond can't distance herself from his memory. When Diamond receives a letter from a relative she has never met, she unearths long-buried secrets of her family's past and discovers a legacy she never knew she was missing. The more she learns, however, the harder it becomes to reconcile her old life with the one she wants to lead.So begins an epic story spanning the twentieth century that reveals a much larger picture of prejudice and love, of devotion and abandonment - and will change Diamond's life forever.'Swift River broke my heart, and then offered me hope.' - Ann Napolitano, author of HELLO BEAUTIFUL'Infused with that satisfying feeling one gets when you realize the missing piece to the puzzle is a sense of self . . . a sensational debut.' - Paul Beatty, author of THE SELLOUT
50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by JV ChamaryMaster the biology ideas that shape our living world.In a series of 50 accessible essays, JV Chamary introduces and explains the fundamental processes, ideas and theories that are vital to life on Earth.From the mysteries of sex and sleep to mass extinction and immunity, 50 Biology Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important biology concepts in history.Contents include: Evolution, Genes, Homeostasis, Endosymbiosis, Sex, Multicellularity, Nerves, Genetic Drift, Speciation, Convergent Evolution, Pollination, Mimicry, Laws of Inheritance, DNA, Alternative Splicing, Viruses, Epigenetics, Photosynthesis, Cancer, Differentiation, Regeneration, Morphogenesis, Memory, Sleep, Ageing, Consciousness and the Gaia Hypothesis.
50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Hayley BirchMaster the chemistry ideas that shape the world we live in today.In a series of 50 accessible essays, Hayley Birch introduces and explains everything you need to know about the world of chemistry, offering fascinating insights into our origins and life as we know it.From the molecules that kick-started life itself to nanotechnology and from fermentation to the periodic table, 50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important chemistry concepts in history.Contents include: Thermodynamics, Catalysts, Fermentation, Green Chemistry, Separation, Crystallography, Microfabrication, Computational Chemistry, Chemistry Occurring in Nature, Manmade Solutions: Beer, Plastic, Artificial Muscles and Hydrogen Future.
50 Management Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series)
by Edward Russell-WallingMaster the management ideas that shape the business world today.In a series of 50 accessible essays, Edward Russell-Walling introduces and explains the central ideas, tools and theories from some of the world's biggest business gurus and leaders.From branding and outsourcing to supply and demand and the latest commercial concepts from the online world, 50 Management Ideas You Really Need to Know is complete introduction to the most important management ideas in history.
Once You're Mine: The viral dark stalker romance everyone is talking about!
by Morgan BridgesMurder brought us together.Only death can keep us apart.The Tormentor: Calista belongs to me... she just doesn't know it.The first time we met, I wanted her.The next time, I was obsessed.I watched her.I followed her.It only deepened my need to possess her.Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.The Target:Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom.Unfortunately, I need his help.What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else.Something intense.He's always there when I need him,but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...Once You're Mine is Book 1 in the Possessing Her Duet that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains a morally gray hero that's OTT/JP, a stalker who falls first, has Touch Her & Die energy, and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her.(A complete list of the TWs can be found on the author's website)
Foundations of Medical Physics
by George Starkschall Victor J. MontemayorCovering topics in Radiobiology, Modern Physics, Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Foundations of Medical Physics serves as an introduction to the field of Medical Physics, or Radiation Oncology Physics.An overview of the history of cancer and cancer treatment along with a brief introduction to the fundamental principles of Radiobiology constitute Part I of this book, which serves as the motivation for the principles of Radiation Therapy, or cancer treatment with radiation. Part II contains the fundamental ideas from Modern Physics that form the foundation for an understanding of the approaches to treatment used in Radiation Therapy. Finally, Part III shows the applications of Parts I and II to Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. This unusual introduction to Medical Physics is aimed at undergraduate physics majors along with other science majors who have taken at least one year of Physics and one year of calculus, although Medical Physics graduate students and radiation oncology residents may find this different approach to the subject illuminating. This text assumes that the instructor is a physicist who does not necessarily have a background in Medical Physics.
Foundations of Medical Physics
by George Starkschall Victor J. MontemayorCovering topics in Radiobiology, Modern Physics, Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, Foundations of Medical Physics serves as an introduction to the field of Medical Physics, or Radiation Oncology Physics.An overview of the history of cancer and cancer treatment along with a brief introduction to the fundamental principles of Radiobiology constitute Part I of this book, which serves as the motivation for the principles of Radiation Therapy, or cancer treatment with radiation. Part II contains the fundamental ideas from Modern Physics that form the foundation for an understanding of the approaches to treatment used in Radiation Therapy. Finally, Part III shows the applications of Parts I and II to Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. This unusual introduction to Medical Physics is aimed at undergraduate physics majors along with other science majors who have taken at least one year of Physics and one year of calculus, although Medical Physics graduate students and radiation oncology residents may find this different approach to the subject illuminating. This text assumes that the instructor is a physicist who does not necessarily have a background in Medical Physics.
Statistical Modeling and Applications on Real-Time Problems: Unraveling Insights through Advanced Analytical Techniques (ISSN)
In an era dominated by mathematical and statistical models, this book unravels the profound significance of these tools in decoding uncertainties within numerical, observational, and calculation-based data. From governmental institutions to private entities, statistical prediction models provide a critical framework for optimal decision-making, offering nuanced insights into diverse realms, from climate to production and beyond.This book·Serves as a comprehensive resource in statistical modeling, methodologies, and optimization techniques across various domains.·Features contributions from global authors; the compilation comprises 10 insightful chapters, each addressing critical aspects of estimation and optimization through statistical modeling.·Covers a spectrum of topics, from non-parametric goodness-of-fit statistics to Bayesian applications; the book explores novel resampling methods, advanced measures for empirical mode, and transient behavior analysis in queueing systems.·Includes asymptotic properties of goodness-of-fit statistics, practical applications of Bayesian Statistics, modifications to the Hard EM algorithm, and explicit transient probabilities.·Culminates with an exploration of an inventory model for perishable items, integrating preservation technology and learning effects to determine the economic order quantity.This book stands as a testament to global collaboration, offering a rich tapestry of commendable statistical and mathematical modeling alongside real-world problem-solving. It is poised to ignite further exploration, discussion, and innovation in the realms of statistical modeling and optimization.
Statistical Modeling and Applications on Real-Time Problems: Unraveling Insights through Advanced Analytical Techniques (ISSN)
by Chandra Shekhar Raghaw Raman SinhaIn an era dominated by mathematical and statistical models, this book unravels the profound significance of these tools in decoding uncertainties within numerical, observational, and calculation-based data. From governmental institutions to private entities, statistical prediction models provide a critical framework for optimal decision-making, offering nuanced insights into diverse realms, from climate to production and beyond.This book·Serves as a comprehensive resource in statistical modeling, methodologies, and optimization techniques across various domains.·Features contributions from global authors; the compilation comprises 10 insightful chapters, each addressing critical aspects of estimation and optimization through statistical modeling.·Covers a spectrum of topics, from non-parametric goodness-of-fit statistics to Bayesian applications; the book explores novel resampling methods, advanced measures for empirical mode, and transient behavior analysis in queueing systems.·Includes asymptotic properties of goodness-of-fit statistics, practical applications of Bayesian Statistics, modifications to the Hard EM algorithm, and explicit transient probabilities.·Culminates with an exploration of an inventory model for perishable items, integrating preservation technology and learning effects to determine the economic order quantity.This book stands as a testament to global collaboration, offering a rich tapestry of commendable statistical and mathematical modeling alongside real-world problem-solving. It is poised to ignite further exploration, discussion, and innovation in the realms of statistical modeling and optimization.
Behind the Scenes of Indie Film Marketing: A FilmSnobbery Field Guide
by Nicholas LaRueThis book provides current and incoming filmmakers with a comprehensive overview of how to create business and marketing plans to prepare their movies for distribution. Nicholas LaRue combines experienced insights into aesthetics and creativity with logical data-driven conclusions to provide an analysis of independent film promotion.The book first presents a view of sales and marketing in the independent film industry, as well as exploring the new digital tools available to filmmakers and tried-and-true methods that have served industry professionals well for years in promoting their films. This is then complemented by a wide array of testimonials from veteran filmmakers (Kevin Smith, Brea Grant, Joe Lynch, Roger Corman, and more) as well as interviews from film festival directors, publicists, film critics, and other industry professionals, who provide insights into working within the independent film industry.Given this diversity of perspective, this text will be an integral resource for new indie filmmakers, as well as those wishing to perfect their craft in whatever facet of independent filmmaking promotion they choose to pursue.
Behind the Scenes of Indie Film Marketing: A FilmSnobbery Field Guide
by Nicholas LaRueThis book provides current and incoming filmmakers with a comprehensive overview of how to create business and marketing plans to prepare their movies for distribution. Nicholas LaRue combines experienced insights into aesthetics and creativity with logical data-driven conclusions to provide an analysis of independent film promotion.The book first presents a view of sales and marketing in the independent film industry, as well as exploring the new digital tools available to filmmakers and tried-and-true methods that have served industry professionals well for years in promoting their films. This is then complemented by a wide array of testimonials from veteran filmmakers (Kevin Smith, Brea Grant, Joe Lynch, Roger Corman, and more) as well as interviews from film festival directors, publicists, film critics, and other industry professionals, who provide insights into working within the independent film industry.Given this diversity of perspective, this text will be an integral resource for new indie filmmakers, as well as those wishing to perfect their craft in whatever facet of independent filmmaking promotion they choose to pursue.
Statistical Modeling and Applications on Real-Time Problems: Enhancing Understanding and Practical Implementation (ISSN)
by Chandra Shekhar Raghaw Raman SinhaIn the dynamic landscape of modern data analysis, this curated guide by global experts explores the latest in statistical methodologies, modeling techniques, and optimization strategies. This comprehensive text offers insights into diverse fields such as engineering, economics, medicine, and agriculture, addressing real-world challenges. It delves into the intricacies of the Lomax distribution under a Type II censoring scheme, exploring various loss functions. The compilation uncovers estimators for population proportion, product of two population means, and more, supported by empirical and simulation studies. Additionally, it scrutinizes the prevalence of caesarean section deliveries in India, correlating with socio-economic factors.This book· Traverses diverse fields for insights into real-world challenges.· Delves into the intricacies of the Lomax distribution under a Type II censoring scheme.· Uncovers estimators supported by empirical and simulation studies.· Scrutinizes the prevalence of caesarean section deliveries in India, correlating with socio-economic factors.This compilation promises a holistic exploration of advanced statistical and optimization methods, offering readers valuable insights into their pragmatic applications across a spectrum of real-world issues.
Statistical Modeling and Applications on Real-Time Problems: Enhancing Understanding and Practical Implementation (ISSN)
by Chandra Shekhar Raghaw Raman SinhaIn the dynamic landscape of modern data analysis, this curated guide by global experts explores the latest in statistical methodologies, modeling techniques, and optimization strategies. This comprehensive text offers insights into diverse fields such as engineering, economics, medicine, and agriculture, addressing real-world challenges. It delves into the intricacies of the Lomax distribution under a Type II censoring scheme, exploring various loss functions. The compilation uncovers estimators for population proportion, product of two population means, and more, supported by empirical and simulation studies. Additionally, it scrutinizes the prevalence of caesarean section deliveries in India, correlating with socio-economic factors.This book· Traverses diverse fields for insights into real-world challenges.· Delves into the intricacies of the Lomax distribution under a Type II censoring scheme.· Uncovers estimators supported by empirical and simulation studies.· Scrutinizes the prevalence of caesarean section deliveries in India, correlating with socio-economic factors.This compilation promises a holistic exploration of advanced statistical and optimization methods, offering readers valuable insights into their pragmatic applications across a spectrum of real-world issues.
Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications
by Tahir Iqbal Awan Sumera Afsheen Iqra MaryamExplore the intriguing world of photocatalysis with Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications. This book explores the complexities of photocatalytic processes, investigating the contributing elements, nano-photocatalyst manufacturing methodologies, and their wide applications in the energy and environmental sectors.Additionally, sophisticated modification approaches that may be used to improve the efficiency of visible light-driven processes (such as doping and plasmonics photocatalysis) are discussed. Key features include novel methodologies of photocatalysts, providing an insight on fundamentals and methodology; and examples of efficient applications of photocatalysis such as wastewater treatment, hydrogen production and CO2 reduction. Later chapters discuss the commercial aspects of photocatalysis to help guide future entrepreneurs.The book is useful for advanced undergraduates, and graduate students in a range of subjects such as physics, biotechnology, and biochemistry. This book will also prove invaluable for researchers and scientists in photocatalysis, and chemical engineers and chemists in industry R&D working on wastewater treatment and renewable sources of energy. It stands out as a modernized version of current literature that bridges the gap between scholars and students.
Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications
by Tahir Iqbal Awan Sumera Afsheen Iqra MaryamExplore the intriguing world of photocatalysis with Introduction to Photocatalysis: Fundamentals and Applications. This book explores the complexities of photocatalytic processes, investigating the contributing elements, nano-photocatalyst manufacturing methodologies, and their wide applications in the energy and environmental sectors.Additionally, sophisticated modification approaches that may be used to improve the efficiency of visible light-driven processes (such as doping and plasmonics photocatalysis) are discussed. Key features include novel methodologies of photocatalysts, providing an insight on fundamentals and methodology; and examples of efficient applications of photocatalysis such as wastewater treatment, hydrogen production and CO2 reduction. Later chapters discuss the commercial aspects of photocatalysis to help guide future entrepreneurs.The book is useful for advanced undergraduates, and graduate students in a range of subjects such as physics, biotechnology, and biochemistry. This book will also prove invaluable for researchers and scientists in photocatalysis, and chemical engineers and chemists in industry R&D working on wastewater treatment and renewable sources of energy. It stands out as a modernized version of current literature that bridges the gap between scholars and students.
A Colton Kidnapping (The Coltons of Owl Creek #6)
by null Justine DavisA marriage of convenience to protect them… They had nothing in common—Briony, a shy accountant, and Greg, a gruff Colton rancher. But after the death of their two best friends, Briony and Greg become uneasy guardians of the couple’s two children. When the children’s dangerous grandfather tries to gain custody, the two new parents know they must get married to protect their found family. Can Briony and Greg save the children and their hearts?
Guardian Defender: Guardian Defender / Undercover Heist
by null Jacquelin ThomasCan he protect her? Not even leaving her old life behind can keep former Homeland Security agent Rylee Greenwood safe from the ruthless cartel hunting her. After a murder leaves her identity compromised, Rylee joins forces with former US marshal Kaleb Stone. But uncovering evidence to take down a powerful enemy who’s always one step ahead plunges them into a deadly game that could cost them their lives…
The Prince She Kissed In Paris: Bound By Their Lisbon Legacy / The Prince She Kissed In Paris
by null Scarlett ClarkeONE STARLIT NIGHT… Architect Maddie is still thinking about her steamy kiss with a stranger when she walks into a meeting the next morning…and finds her new client, Nicholai, is that stranger and a prince! No matter how incredible the attraction, he’s now completely off-limits. He’s her boss, a dutiful royal, and she’s sworn off men. But when their inevitable second kiss is caught on camera there’s only one solution to the impending scandal—faking their engagement!