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"The Adventure of the Three Students", one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle collected as The Return of Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in a university town when a tutor and lecturer of St Luke's College, Mr. Hilton Soames, brings him an interesting problem. Soames had been reviewing the galley proofs of an exam he was going to give when he left his office for an hour. When he returned, he found that his servant, Bannister, had entered the room but accidentally left his key in the lock when he left, and someone had disturbed the exam papers on his desk and left traces that show it had been partially copied. Bannister is devastated and collapses on a chair, but swears that he did not touch the papers. Soames found other clues in his office: pencil shavings, a broken pencil lead, a fresh cut in his desk surface, and a small blob of black clay speckled with sawdust.

Naoki Urasawa’s unforgettable thriller follows a brilliant doctor’s journey into the darkest depths of the human soul. Johan is a cold and calculating killer with a mysterious past, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracy and serial murder open the door to a compelling, intricately woven plot in this masterwork of suspense. Although Eva bears an unfathomable hatred for Tenma, she is the only person who can testify as a witness to prove his innocence. She stubbornly refuses to do so until a discussion with Dr. Reichwein brings back old memories of her time with Tenma. With those thoughts come memories of three gunshots, and that it was Johan who Eva saw that night! Meanwhile, the evil hand of Roberto inches steadily closer to Eva with the intent to kill… Tenma, Nina and Johan all find themselves heading for the one place that holds the key to the mystery—the “Red Rose Mansion.” What really happened there and why? Who is Franz Bonaparta? Will the secret of the birth of the Monster ever be revealed?

Meet more than 100 characters from My Hero Academia in this official companion to the hit anime TV series. How tall is Izuku Midoriya? Who is Katsuki Bakugo's old rival? What kind of personality does Ochaco Uraraka have? Find out the answers to these questions and more, including essential facts and stats about characters from their Quirks, hero names, personalities, birthdates, friendships, rivalries, abilities, and much more. The official My Hero Academia encyclopedia with 100+ detailed character entries: Meet more than 100 characters from the anime - each character's page features their Quirks, unique outfit details, fun facts, quotes and dynamic stills of key storyline moments Officially licensed by Crunchyroll The perfect gift for fans of My Hero Academia, superheroes, shonen manga and anime Packed with lesser-known details about students, teachers, Pro Heroes, and villains, and brimming with detailed annotations of character illustrations, every fan will learn something new about the best-loved characters in this must-have guide. And don't miss the final season of the My Hero Academia anime, streaming now on Crunchyroll!

Können Puppen wirklich heimgesucht werden? Können Dämonen Besitz von Spielzeugen ergreifen? Laut einer großen Anzahl von paranormalen Ermittlern, Exorzisten und Dämonologen lautet die Antwort ein klares Ja. Nicht nur sind solche Phänomene möglich, sie kommen ziemlich häufig vor, wobei Puppen eines der häufigsten Ziele von Geisterbindungen sind. Manchmal sind diese Geister gutartig oder höchstens schelmisch. Viele sind jedoch geradezu böse und gefährlich. Dieses Buch untersucht einige der bekanntesten heimgesuchten Puppen der Welt. Manche kennst du vielleicht schon. Andere sind neu für dich. Alle werden dich die Welt, die du zu kennen glaubtest, neu überdenken lassen. Hier ist einiges von dem, was du darin finden wirst: Robert, die heimgesuchte Puppe aus Key West. Vieles, was man über ihn liest, ist falsch. Erfahre die Wahrheit hinter der Legende. Aber denke nicht, dass die Wahrheit weniger erschreckend ist. Annabelle, die dämonische Puppe aus den Filmen "Conjuring" und "Annabelle". Erfahre, warum die echte Annabelle viel, viel erschreckender ist. Peggy, die Internet-Sensation. Warum du zweimal überlegen solltest, bevor du dir ihr Bild ansiehst. Finde heraus, welche Puppe als Schwindel begann, sich zu einer furchteinflößenden Realität entwickelte und nun als eine der "aktivsten" heimgesuchten Puppen der Welt gilt. Entdecke, welcher exotische Ort und Touristenmagnet der reinste Albtraum für Pädiophoben ist. Du wirst nicht glauben, dass es so einen Ort gibt. Clownspuppen. Muss man dazu noch mehr sagen? Diese und viele weitere Geschichten findest du in dieser Sammlung wahrer Berichte aus der faszinierenden, aber erschreckenden Welt der heimgesuchten und dämonischen Puppen. Die Lektüre dieses Buches wird zweifellos mehr Fragen aufwerfen als es beantwortet, aber eines ist sicher: Du wirst Puppen nie wieder mit den gleichen Augen sehen.

Bestselling author Harriet Lerner focuses on the challenge and the importance of being able to express one's "authentic voice" in intimate relationships. The key problem in relationships, particularly over time, is that people begin to lose their voice. Despite decades of assertiveness training and lots of good advice about communicating with clarity, timing, and tact, women and men find that their greatest complaints in marriage and other intimate relationships are that they are not being heard, that they cannot affect the other person, that fights go nowhere, that conflict brings only pain. Although an intimate, long-term relationship offers the greatest possibilities for knowing the other person and being known, these relationships are also fertile ground for silence and frustration when it comes to articulating a true self. And yet giving voice to this self is at the center of having both a relationship and a self. Much as she did in THE MOTHER DANCE, Lerner will approach this rich subject with tales from her personal life and clinical work, inspiring and teaching readers to speak their own truths to the most important people in their lives.

Since the 1970s, there has been resurgence in the practice of spiritual direction. A significant number of people worldwide are discerning their call to this work. Now, a few decades later, there are effectively two groups of spiritual directors: those beginning their practice, and those who are advanced well beyond their initial formation and early practice. This book explores the similar and different developmental influences that shape the practice of beginning and advanced spiritual directors. It finds that the similarities and differences in the influences that shape their practice revolve around two key developmental influences namely, the capacity of directors to adopt a contemplative stance to their directees, and their ability to be aware contextually of the factors that fashion the dynamic of accompaniment. While both influences shape beginning and advanced directors, the former impacts more on the practice of beginning directors and the latter more affects advanced directors. The application of these findings is significant for those involved with the initial and ongoing formation of directors, and their professional associations.

This brilliant CGP Revision Guide is the perfect companion to AQA GCSE Physics. It explains the entire Foundation Level course and it comes with lots of online revision in the brand new CGP RevisionHub to use alongside your book!In the book, there are:-Study notes covering every topic on the course, including all the required practicals, maths skills and Working Scientifically-Exam-style questions to put your knowledge to the test, with all the answersIn CGP RevisionHub, you''ll find:-Quick Quizzes to test yourself on every topic in the book - and you can have another go at any questions you get wrong in Your Mistakes Quiz-Revision Summary Tests with challenging questions to see how well you know each section-Video Explanations to help you get to grips with key concepts-Video Solutions from our in-house experts -An Online Edition of the entire book-And more - blimey! All your test and quiz scores are stored in CGP RevisionHub - great for tracking your progress as you go. When your book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the front cover to access your online revision.

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Aeneid with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Aeneid by Virgil, an epic poem telling the tale of Aeneas, the mythical founder of Rome, and the many adventures he encounters. Throughout his journey, Aeneas faces many battles and difficult decisions; especially the decision between love and his mission to found Rome. Widely considered to be Virgil's masterpiece, it has been highly influential on modern art, inspiring paintings, songs and parodies. Find out everything you need to know about The Aeneid in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: ¿ A complete plot summary ¿ Character studies ¿ Key themes and symbols ¿ Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

"The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem's allegiance--or her death. After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she's falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves... even from each other. The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to unravel, sending Diem and Luther on an unexpected journey across the realms. The answers may hold the key to winning the war, but finding them will require her to face painful truths about her mother, her bloodline, and her fate. Meanwhile, the Crowns have set Diem in their sights. Some could be her greatest allies--while others want her dead. To end their oppressive reign, Diem must sort friend from foe and risk it all to build an army of her own. But a powerful figure in the north has plans that could change everything..."--Provided by publisher.

________________________________ The first book in Diana Gabaldon's LORD JOHN GREY series, set in the same world as her OUTLANDER novels It's 1758 and Europe is in turmoil - the Seven Years War is taking hold and London is ripe with deceit. The enigmatic Lord John Grey, a nobleman and high-ranking officer in His Majesty's Army, pursues a clandestine love affair and a deadly family secret. Grey's father, the Duke of Pardloe, shot himself just days before he was to be accused of being a Jacobite traitor. Now, seventeen years on, the family name has been redeemed; but an impending marriage revives the scandal. Lord John knows that as Whitehall whispers, rumours all too often lead their victims to the wails of Newgate prison - and to the gallows. From barracks and parade-grounds to the bloody battlefields of Prussia, Grey faces danger and forbidden passions in his search for the truth. But it is in the stony fells of the Lake District that he finds the man who may hold the key to his quest: the enigmatic Jacobite prisoner Jamie Fraser. Eighteenth-century Europe is brought startlingly to life in this compelling adventure mystery.

The IGNOU MCS-202: Computer Organisation course, part of the PGDCA program, provides students with a thorough understanding of the structure and functioning of computer systems, covering topics like computer architecture, data representation, instruction sets, memory hierarchy, and input/output systems. The book IGNOU MCS-202: Computer Organisation Previous Years Unsolved Papers is a valuable resource for exam preparation, featuring a collection of unsolved question papers from previous years. Designed to promote self-assessment and critical thinking, it helps students practice, analyze, and apply key concepts effectively. Each paper mirrors the real exam pattern, enabling students to familiarize themselves with question formats and strengthen both theoretical and practical knowledge. This compilation aims to support learners in mastering computer organization, enhancing their confidence, and achieving academic success in the field of computer science. Visit our official website Lightup Technologies to find the digital edition of this book at a lower price. It offers an easy and comfortable reading experience. We will deliver within one hour. Soft copy is compatible to all devices like Mobile, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, etc.

Discover how physics is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Science - Physics. Explore how physics is all around us! Learn how physics keeps a plane in the air, find out about light and dark matter, and meet the scientists who have brought physics to life, including Shohini Gose, Michael Faraday and Vera Rubin. Readers can also carry out cool physics experiments at home. With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Dr Shini Somara and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter physics and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use science, technology, engineering and maths in our everyday lives. While the topics sound high-level and complex, this series makes these concepts age-appropriate and accessible. So, while we can't promise to teach 9 to 11-year-olds quantum physics, we can explain in the simplest terms the practical applications of STEM.

Unlock the more straightforward side of Indiana with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of Indiana by George Sand, an exploration of a young woman¿s decline as she searches for an escape from her loveless marriage through an affair with an eloquent nobleman. George Sand, the pen name of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, was a French novelist and memoirist who is known not only for her writings, but also for her scandalous affairs with a number of artists of her time and her rebellion against traditional gender roles. Find out everything you need to know about Indiana in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: ¿ A complete plot summary ¿ Character studies ¿ Key themes and symbols ¿ Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Battery life determines the duration and the extent of mobility for the battery-powered portable embedded systems and is a key performance metric for scheduling tasks on these multiprocessor systems. The main challenge is to space out the tasks to be executed on the multiprocessor system with the objective of shaping the battery discharge profile so as to enhance battery life, while at the same time, meeting the real-time timing constraints of the tasks. The current monograph addresses battery-aware static scheduling of precedence constrained task graphs with non-negligible intertask communication onto fully connected multiple processors in battery-powered mobile embedded systems. We propose a scheduling scheme comprising of genetic algorithm and simulated annealing techniques, both of which can efficiently explore the search space of all possible legal schedules to find a battery-efficient one. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our scheduling scheme over existing approaches on example task graphs and study the impact on battery life using a battery model. Our experimental results shows considerable improvement in battery life over existing approaches.

The heart-rending continuation of theNew York Times bestselling Crimson Moth series that began when a heartless hunter met a rebel witch... 'Enchanting and deeply romantic' REBECCA ROSS A witch. A witch hunter. A love so deadly it could set the world on fire... Rune Winters is on the run from the republic who condemned her and the boy who betrayed her. Her friends, her home, and the life she knew are lost. An ocean away, her only ally is the unlikeliest one: Cressida Roseblood, the deposed witch queen intent on taking back what she thinks hers - the crown, the country, and Gideon Sharpe with it. Gideon will not allow the terrors of his past to rise again, even if this means hunting down every last witch. But there is only one witch who holds the key to Cressida's return...and Gideon's heart. And he will stop at nothing to find her. Rune Winters will meet her end. Even if it ends him too. *The Crimson Moth is published as Heartless Hunter in North America.*

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger shows us that the key to being stronger and happier is to stop trying to be “positive” all the time. In this international bestseller, Mark Manson shows us how “not everybody can be extraordinary—there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault.” Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them—this; he says, is the real source of empowerment. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties—once we stop running from and avoiding, and start confronting, painful truths—we can begin to find the courage and confidence we desperately seek. “In life, we have a limited amount of fucks to give. So you must choose your fucks wisely.” Manson brings a much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eyes moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor. This ground-breaking manifesto is a refreshing slap in the face for all of us, so that we can start to lead more contented, grounded lives.

True love means sacrifice. His heart or hers? As forge maiden of Hunter's Hamlet, Floriane knows her place: arm the vampire hunters who protect the town, marry who she's told, and stay away from the fight. But when the Vampire Lord Ruvan attacks her brother on the night of the blood moon, Floriane cannot help but intervene, ready to give her life if it means taking his. Only Ruvan doesn't want to take her life . . . he wants her. Kidnapped and taken to his castle, Floriane finds herself bound to her worst enemy. Except Ruvan isn't the monster she believed him to be, nor are his people. They have been twisted by an ancient curse - one Ruvan believes Floriane is the key to breaking. As loyalties are tested, and the line between truth and lies blurs, will Floriane be able to take the heart of the man who has claimed hers? Discover the lush and intoxicating standalone romance from a #1 Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author, inspired by the classical tale of Beauty and the Beast.

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger shows us that the key to being stronger and happier is to stop trying to be “positive” all the time. In this international bestseller, Mark Manson shows us how “not everybody can be extraordinary—there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault.” Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them—this; he says, is the real source of empowerment. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties—once we stop running from and avoiding, and start confronting, painful truths—we can begin to find the courage and confidence we desperately seek. “In life, we have a limited amount of fucks to give. So you must choose your fucks wisely.” Manson brings a much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eyes moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor. This ground-breaking manifesto is a refreshing slap in the face for all of us, so that we can start to lead more contented, grounded lives.

Discover the vital relationship that will take your company from "What's next?" to "We have liftoff!" Visionaries have groundbreaking ideas. Integrators make those ideas a reality. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you want out of your business. It worked for Disney. It worked for McDonald's. It worked for Ford. It can work for you. From the author of the bestselling Traction, Rocket Fuel details the integral roles of the Visionary and Integrator and explains how an effective relationship between the two can help your business thrive. Offering advice to help Visionary-minded and Integrator-minded individuals find one another, Rocket Fuel also features assessments so you're able to determine whether you're a Visionary or an Integrator. Without an Integrator, a Visionary is far less likely to succeed long-term ,and realize the company's ultimate goals—likewise; with no Visionary, an Integrator can't rise to his or her full potential. When these two people come together to share their natural talents and innate skill sets, it's like rocket fuel—they have the power to reach new heights for virtually any company or organization.

Millions of people visit Paris every year, but many of them miss the real gems of the city: the many secret gardens, parks and squares. Everyone knows the key tourist spots to visit, but who doesn’t want a tranquil hideaway, tucked away from the hustle and bustle, to have a coffee break and really enjoy the city like a local? From large resplendent parks, perfect for a springtime stroll, to small squares where you can enjoy your pastry at leisure, fashion photographer Elli Ioannou shares her insider guide for anyone hoping to travel to Paris, or simply looking for a little escapism. Throughout, you'll find stunning photographs across the seasons of one of the world's most beloved cities, a little history about each park, as well as the address and opening times. Secret Gardens of Paris features 20 beautifully photographed locations, from small green hideaways, to boutique hotels and green oases, to enchanting museum sculpture gardens. Perfect for anyone looking for a new way to enjoy Paris, whether you're a seasoned visitor or travelling there for the first time.

This book addresses knowledge gaps in RARP in 3 key sections: 1) Step-by-step approach including multiple technique options and innovations, 2) Patient selection, safety, outcomes, and 3) Preparing the patient for surgery.  The order is more based upon knowledge priority rather than a chronologic sequence in which part 3 would go first. Part two allows more summary and commentary on evidence and part three allows some creative content that is otherwise hard to find in one place—medical evaluations, imaging, clinical trials, patient education, etc. This textbook emphasizes content for the advanced skills surgeon in that multiple techniques are presented as well as state of the art evidence. The learning curve is addressed and the authors clarify how this text is useful for learners. The caveat is that they should be careful in patient selection and stick with what their mentors are showing them.  With experience, they can then branch out into the many techniques presented here.   Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Beyond the Learning Curve will also have cross-over appeal for surgical assistants, physician assistants, nurses, and anyone else involved in the surgical care of prostate cancer.

A long-awaited English debut from Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, Billy Bat Volume 1 launches a sweeping conspiracy thriller that moves across decades and continents, pulling readers into a mystery that refuses to stay contained on the page! Praised with two starred reviews , this series arrives as one of the most anticipated manga releases of the year. The story begins in 1949 Los Angeles. Kevin Yamagata, a Japanese American cartoonist, has built his career on Billy Bat, a sharp, wisecracking detective beloved by readers. But everything shifts when Kevin realizes he may have unknowingly copied the character from an image he once saw in Japan. Determined to find the truth, Kevin returns to a devastated, postwar Japan. What he uncovers goes far beyond questions of inspiration or theft. The image of the bat is ancient, surfacing again and again across history, tied to moments of upheaval, power, and violence. As Kevin follows the trail, he is drawn into a far-reaching mystery that blurs fiction and reality, where a single drawing may hold the key to forces shaping human history.

"By studying and practicing the principles laid down in this book, one may find prosperity, solve problems, have better health, achieve personal relations--in a word, win the game of life." --Norman Vincent Peale The complete and original New Thought classic upgraded for the 21st century with study questions and action items that help you make Shinn's timeless wisdom change your life! This edition of one of the most influential self-help books of the last hundred years makes Shinn's principles relevant to today's readers. Shinn begins with the following statement: "Most people consider life a battle. It's not a battle. . . . It's a game. And like most games, it can't be played successfully without understanding the rules." In a clear and accessible manner, Shinn then sets forth and explores the six key rules for the game of life, providing to readers the user's manual for making informed decisions and fully embracing a life of success and happiness. Study questions, meditations, and action items are included in this essential edition of a classic motivational text.

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver is a dark reimagining of Snow White steeped in poison, intrigue and treason of the most magical kind. 'A new favourite! Masterful storytelling with creepy magic, and a fantastic cat!' - Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Spellshop Featuring custom endpapers illustrated by the author! Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save - seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on. But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja's unorthodox methods can save her. Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow - but nothing seems to work. Nothing, that is, until she finds a secret world hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick. Or it might be the thing that kills them all . . . 'A wonderfully offbeat fantasy . . . as delightful as it is impressive' - Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Inspired by Bob Ross’s art instruction and wisdom, this mindful guide empowers you to create your own happy space at home, at work, or wherever you want to feel calm, productive, or just at peace. Today, it’s more important than ever to find the physical and mental space to focus, reenergize, or simply be. For the millions who have tuned in to The Joy of Painting since the TV episodes first aired in 1982, Bob Ross is the perfect guide on this journey to personal happiness. Bob Ross believed that each of us has the power to create our own world with imagination and lots of practice. In each TV episode, Bob Ross created the best possible space for his creativity and craft to flourish, from the thoughtful organization of his easel and palette to the way he methodically—and gracefully—composed natural vistas on his canvases. In It’s Your World: Creating Calm Spaces and Places with Bob Ross, his iconic paintings and inspiring quotes are paired with mindful essays that draw upon his advice about creativity, courage, inspiration, preparation, and serendipity. In this book, Bob Ross’s wisdom will help you find your own happy place, whether it is a dedicated spot in your home or office, or just a moment in the middle of a hectic day. And, because any change requires bravery, each chapter of the book includes “Bravery Tests;” interactive prompts that encourage stepping outside one’s comfort zone—key for positive, creative change. Chapters like “It’s Your World;” and “Let’s Paint a Happy Picture” help you envision your ideal happy space and decide is most essential (and nonessential) to your happiness. The lessons that Bob Ross learned from observing nature and using color, as well as “happy accidents;” encourage you to see your living spaces—from living rooms to kitchens to bedrooms—from a fresh perspective, and, most importantly, have fun in your journey to making a space just for you. It’s Your World: Creating Calm Spaces and Places with Bob Ross is perfect for fans of Bob Ross or for anyone who wants to find a happier place to be.

Gather your family and friends for the ultimate communal dinner! This original cookbook is a labor of love from Amy Kimoto Kahn, a fourth-generation Japanese American mom, wife, and private chef. Originally published as Simply Hot Pots, it has now been updated and improved with beautiful new photographs, additional information on hot pot equipment for the home chef, an expanded table of contents and new glossary sections. The lightweight soft-cover format and user-friendly additions included in The Asian Hot Pot Cookbook make it the perfect kitchen guide for starting your own family hot pot traditions! In Asia, hot pots have long been a cornerstone of home-cooking--a one pot meal, shared at the table, with family and friends helping themselves from the communal pot. The key to a successful hot pot is the base broth, and in this book you'll find a wide variety of recipes for broths and sauces, along with complete recipes for Asian-style hot pots from Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and more! In this book you'll find everything you need to start your Asian hot pot journey: Hot pot equipment introduction The basic components of a hot pot How to serve hot pots at home A glossary of Asian ingredients 69 delicious recipes for hot pots including basic broths and sauces, side dishes and desserts The delicious hot pots in this book include: Pork Sukiyaki, made with Sukiyaki Sauce, mushrooms, tofu, greens and noodles Thai Chicken Coconut Curry Hot Pot, made with Thai Coconut Curry Broth and served with Steamed Japanese Rice Green Vegetable Hot Pot, made with Creamy Corn Broth, Sesame Miso Sauce and bursting with asparagus, kale, bok choy and broccoli Korean Short Ribs with Spicy Kimchi Hot Pot, made with Korean Kimchi Broth and udon noodles In addition to 32 Hot Pot recipes, you'll find 24 recipes for basic broths, sauces and rice, 8 side-dish recipes and 5 mouthwatering desserts, providing everything you need for fun and healthy meals that can be enjoyed by the whole family!

From the season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada and star of Mary's Kitchen Crush, Mary Berg is here to bring food, family, and friends together where all good parties start and end--the kitchen. As anyone who has ever hosted a party will know, at some point, every guest will find him or herself standing around the kitchen--maybe grabbing another drink, tasting a dish, or just chatting casually with the host and other guests. That's because the act of gathering around the comfort of a hearth is an age-old tradition, one that unifies a group of people with a home-cooked meal. But, often, a kitchen party--even if it's just a weeknight meal for two--can become overwhelming. There's the mess to deal with, the timing of the dishes, the grocery shopping and much more. In her first book, TV star and home cook Mary Berg is here to banish any inflated pomp, circumstance, and anxiety surrounding the idea of inviting people into your home. Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion is filled to the brim with family-style favorites for brunches, cocktails, dinners, and special occasions--along with some of Mary's famous baked goods and desserts, of course. You'll find over 100 simple and straightforward recipes that are grand enough for company, yet easy enough to accomplish on a regular Tuesday night. Delight in mouthwatering dishes like Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake with Apple Cinnamon Syrup; Ricotta, Roasted Grape and Hazelnut Tartines; Flank Steak with Horseradish Cream; and Slablova (aka Pavlova for a Crowd). All of Mary's recipes are meant to be plunked down on a table that is groaning under the weight of delicious food and relaxed elbows. And with signature tips and suggested menu pairings for all types of occasions, from Mother's Day Brunch to a Low-Key Bridal Shower, you'll never find yourself short of ideas. Whether you're cooking for a big crowd of friends or hosting a romantic dinner for two, Mary is ready to guide you using the warmth and culinary skills that have made her so beloved among home cooks nationwide.

This engaging introduction to chemistry tackles the key concepts and big ideas in a friendly and accessible way. From atoms to molecules, discover the basic building blocks of the universe and find out how chemists use them to create amazing new medicines, materials and more. Follow step-by-step chemical reactions, explore the periodic table and learn all about chemistry's real-life applications from solving crimes to producing green energy. Chapters in this book include: Introduction Find out what chemistry is, and the amazing things chemists have learned to do with it over the centuries. What's the world made of? Discover the basic building blocks of EVERYTHING around you, why they're always changing and how they join together. Journey into an atom The smallest building block - an atom - is itself made of even smaller parts. Keep track of the 118 atoms we know about so far in a handy chart called the periodic table. Making connections Chemistry is all about what happens when atoms connect and make - or break - bonds with each other. Chemical reactions You can't see atoms, but how they behave can be spectacular. This is the fizzy, foamy, explosive world of chemical reactions. See, smell, taste, touch Some chemicals have a taste, smell or even a colour. Others form incredible structures and materials. Together they shape your experience of the world. Your body Chemists are fascinated by how the body works, and what to do when it doesn't - from diagnosing diseases to designing medicines. Keeping us safe What makes a good or bad chemical? Is there even such a thing? Find out about chemists working to keep us safe. Saving the planet The Earth's chemical balance is changing. What can chemists do about it? Space The universe is full of chemical secrets - including how our planet and its inhabitants came to be. What's next? What are some of the most exciting things chemists are working on right now? Might you join them one day?

From the season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada and star of Mary's Kitchen Crush, Mary Berg is here to bring food, family, and friends together where all good parties start and end--the kitchen. As anyone who has ever hosted a party will know, at some point, every guest will find him or herself standing around the kitchen--maybe grabbing another drink, tasting a dish, or just chatting casually with the host and other guests. That's because the act of gathering around the comfort of a hearth is an age-old tradition, one that unifies a group of people with a home-cooked meal. But, often, a kitchen party--even if it's just a weeknight meal for two--can become overwhelming. There's the mess to deal with, the timing of the dishes, the grocery shopping and much more. In her first book, TV star and home cook Mary Berg is here to banish any inflated pomp, circumstance, and anxiety surrounding the idea of inviting people into your home. Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion is filled to the brim with family-style favorites for brunches, cocktails, dinners, and special occasions--along with some of Mary's famous baked goods and desserts, of course. You'll find over 100 simple and straightforward recipes that are grand enough for company, yet easy enough to accomplish on a regular Tuesday night. Delight in mouthwatering dishes like Blueberry Cheesecake French Toast Bake with Apple Cinnamon Syrup; Ricotta, Roasted Grape and Hazelnut Tartines; Flank Steak with Horseradish Cream; and Slablova (aka Pavlova for a Crowd). All of Mary's recipes are meant to be plunked down on a table that is groaning under the weight of delicious food and relaxed elbows. And with signature tips and suggested menu pairings for all types of occasions, from Mother's Day Brunch to a Low-Key Bridal Shower, you'll never find yourself short of ideas. Whether you're cooking for a big crowd of friends or hosting a romantic dinner for two, Mary is ready to guide you using the warmth and culinary skills that have made her so beloved among home cooks nationwide.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Curses are made to be broken. 'THIS FAIRY TALE IS DEADLY' LAINI TAYLOR 'BEAUTIFULLY SPELLBINDING' M.A. KUZNIAR 'A DARK, GORGEOUS TALE' SANGU MANDANNA Filled with magic, stardust, and a shockingly dark heart, this is a stunning standalone fantasy perfect for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Starless Sea and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. For centuries, Everlys have seen their brightest and best disappear, taken as punishment for a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor is a woman named Penelope, who never ages, never grows sick - and never forgives a debt. Ten years ago, Violet Everly's mother left to break the curse, and never returned. Now Violet must find her mother, or she will be taken in her place. Her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry scholars, fickle gods, and monsters bent on revenge. And into the path of Penelope's quiet assistant, Aleksander, who she knows cannot be trusted - and yet to whom she finds herself undeniably drawn. Tied to a very literal deadline, Violet will travel to the edges of the world to find her mother and the key to the city of stardust, where the Everly story began . . . READERS LOVE THE CITY OF STARDUST ' Reminiscent of Laini Taylor and Erin Morgenstern . [...] This is as near a perfect book as you can get ' ' I inhaled The City of Stardust in one day . [...] This book has it all ' ' Wow! I so loved this book, I resented having to put it down to go to sleep, it was so gripping ' ' Summers is a talent - her poetic, vivid prose wound through me and had me immediately rooting for Violet' 'Wow what an absolutely wonderful surprise this book was . . . a gorgeously atmospheric fairytale , it fully immerses you, consumes you - I finished this book in a few hours I couldn't put it down '