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' To that flash of semi-vision can be traced a full half of the horror which has ever since haunted us' An expedition to Antarctica goes horribly wrong as a group of explorers stumbles upon some mysterious ancient ruins, with devastating consequences. At the Mountains of Madness ranks among Lovecraft's most terrifying novellas, and is a firm favourite among fans of classic horror. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War.

The second volume of the extraordinary life of the great music and literary icon Leonard Cohen, in the words of those who knew him best. Poet, novelist, singer-songwriter, artist, prophet, icon—there has never been a figure like Leonard Cohen. He was a true giant in contemporary western culture, entertaining and inspiring the world with his work. From his groundbreaking and bestselling novels, The Favourite Game and Beautiful Losers, to timeless songs such as "Suzanne," "Dance Me to the End of Love," and "Hallelujah," Cohen is one of the world's most cherished artists. His death in 2016 was felt around the world by the many fans and followers who would miss his warmth, humour, intellect, and piercing insights. Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories chronicles the full breadth of his extraordinary life. This second of three volumes—From This Broken Hill—follows him from the conclusion of his first international music tour in 1971 as he continued to compose poetry, record music, and search for meaning into the late 1980s. The book explores his decade-long relationships with Suzanne Elrod, with whom he had two children, and various other numerous romantic partners, including the beginning of his long relationship with French photographer Dominique Issermann and, simultaneously, a five-year relationship with a woman never previously identified. It is a challenging time for Cohen. His personal life is in chaos and his career stumbles, so much so that his 1984 album, Various Positions, is rejected by Columbia Records, while other artistic endeavours fail to find an audience. However, this period also marks the start of his forty-year immersion in Zen Buddhism, which would connect him to the legendary Zen master Joshu Sasaki Roshi and inspire some of his most profound and enduring art. In From This Broken Hill, bestselling author and biographer Michael Posner draws on hundreds of interviews to reach beyond the Cohen of myth and reveal the unique, complex, and compelling figure of the real man. Honest and entertaining, this is a must-have book for any Cohen fan.

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Three Public Talks 1. A radical transformation in the psyche itself - 8 November 1968 Duration: 80 minutes To communicate we must know that the word is not the thing and also be in that state of mind whose quality is attention, care. That can only take place if we are serious. We are the world and the world is us. To bring about a radical transformation, which is so essential in society, there must be radical transformation in ourselves. Analysis of violence does not end violence, nor is violence ended by thinking of non-violence. There is no teacher outside, no saviour, no master; you yourself have to change and therefore you have to learn to observe, to know yourself. Knowledge and learning are two different things. Q: What is this silence you talk about? The silence that I am experiencing comes and goes. 2. Thought is the cause of fear - 10 November 1968 Duration: 76 minutes Though we have plenty of energy, apparently we lack the drive, enthusiasm, vitality to bring about a change in ourselves. As long as there is fear there must be violence, aggression, anger, hatred. Thought is the source of fear. Is it possible to live everyday life without thought interfering? Thought is always old. When you worship thought you are worshipping some thing that is dead. Q: Could you discuss the process of verbalisation that goes on when one observes? Q: How do we get rid of this separation, division in ourselves? 3. The benediction of meditation - 17 November 1968 Duration: 67 minutes We shall explore together into this life, existence, in which is included relationship, love and death, not merely as a phenomenon but as something tremendously significant, to be cherished, deeply lived. Meditation is the approach to this problem of living. It is only a free mind that is capable of attention in which there is no achieving or losing or fear. It is only a quiet, attentive mind that can understand this immense problem of living. It is only the quiet, meditative mind that can come upon what is called love. What is living? The observer cannot possibly do anything about envy because he is the cause and the effect. Whatever he does with regard to envy is still envy. What does it mean to die, knowing the organism comes to an end? What does it mean to die psychologically, inwardly? Five Public Discussions 4. Freedom of choice is not freedom - 11 November 1968 Duration: 83 minutes What do we mean by free will? Is there such thing? Is choice ever necessary? Freedom exists only when I perceive very clearly, when the mind sees things as they are. Q: Is it possible to be free in society? Q: Is love the absence of hate? To find out what truth is you must be free of propaganda: the propaganda of the Church, the propaganda of literature, propaganda of tradition, so that you see things clearly for yourself. 5. Learning is action - 12 November 1968 Duration: 56 minutes Our education is concerned with the accumulation of knowledge. Very few of us are capable of living a life without the influence of specialists. What is the point of going to a university, getting a degree and disappearing into the vast structure of society? Q: How shall we approach the idea of study? If you express from something already accumulated it is a deadly bore, but if you are all the time watching, not only yourself but the world, you are learning. Q: You say that a mantra is an escape. Do you think that people use drugs as an escape or because they want to become closer? When I observe myself I cannot learn if I condemn what I find. We observe through our imagination, through our image, through our knowledge. 6.

I'M AN ADVENTURER...GET ME OUT OF HERE! The players of Free Life Fantasy Online have been sent to a deserted island as part of the game’s second official event. Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, has been relishing the opportunity to meet new people, craft, and explore, but the developers were never going to make things so breezy. After making it through the first day, the island finally begins to reveal a few of its terrifying secrets. Will Anastasia and her friends be able to survive all the way to the end?

Learn how to design web APIs that are a delight to use and maintain. Thousands of developers have followed renowned API expert Arnaud Lauret's guidance to create APIs that are flexible, secure, and easily integrated. This new edition of the bestselling The Design of Web APIs covers the latest updates to the OpenAPI standard, teaches you to streamline and standardize API design decisions with rationale and automation, and gives you insights you can apply to other API styles, such as gRPC. You'll quickly see how a well-designed and properly-documented API gives your users autonomy—and saves you from constant explanations and hand-holding. This fully revised second edition of The Design of Web APIs teaches you the principles and techniques you need to design easy-to-consume public and private web APIs. In it, you'll learn how to: Analyze requirements to identify API capabilities for versatile, reusable designs Create HTTP-based REST APIs with CRUD, batch/bulk, or long operations Design interoperable, user-friendly APIs with seamless operations and data flow Ensure secure, efficient APIs while overcoming limitations and constraints Modify APIs without breaking compatibility, evaluating consequences carefully Future-proof your APIs and choose effective versioning strategies Document REST APIs using OpenAPI and JSON Schema for seamless implementation Streamline and standardize API design decisions with rationale and automation The Design of Web APIs, Second Edition teaches vital skills for gathering requirements, balancing business and technical goals and constraints, and adopting a consumer-first mindset. Each chapter is packed full of hands-on examples, including designing an Online Shopping API and user-friendly banking operations, and over seventy exercises to help your new skills stick. Plus, you'll explore paradigms applicable beyond REST APIs, and fully describe and document your APIs with OpenAPI and JSON Schema. Your web APIs will soon be easier to consume and your clients—internal and external—will be happier than ever! About the technology Web APIs open up your software to developers, exposing features, and capabilities to other programs. Well-designed web APIs are a joy. The bad ones are a nightmare, with endless impact on system performance, developer productivity, and end-user experience. This book shows you how to design APIs your fellow developers will love to use. About the book The Design of Web APIs, Second Edition teaches you to design efficient and adaptable REST APIs. This revised and rewritten second edition contains the latest updates to the OpenAPI standard, along with insights you can apply to other API styles such as GraphQL. Learn vital skills for gathering requirements, creating easy-to-consume public and private web APIs, and handling non-backward compatible modifications and versioning. What's inside Design reusable, user-friendly and interoperable APIs Document your APIs with OpenAPI and JSON Schema Create secure and efficient APIs by design Streamline and standardize API design decisions About the reader Written for developers with experience building and consuming APIs. About the author Arnaud Lauret runs the API Handyman blog and is a frequent speaker at API conferences. He currently works as an API Industry Researcher at Postman.

'This is how you do chemistry! The Second Death of Locke is a masterful epic that combines classic fantasy worldbuilding with an addictive love story. Alternately charming and hauntingly dark, this one will stay with you long after the last page' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries *** The Sunday Times bestseller*** Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier's to use. Grey would do anything for Kier - be anything for him - if he would only ask. When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation's war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke - the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her. The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of The Knight and the Moth and The Everlasting. 'With unique magic, a rich and war-torn world, and a retinue of characters I would pledge my life to defend, The Second Death of Locke is an epic quest for belonging and a romance for the ages. The yearning is off the charts and I'm here for it' Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Gritty, romantic, and breathlessly fierce, The Second Death of Locke will grip your heart and never let go' Tasha Suri 'A rich exploration of the way the ties of love and friendship can be complicated , the way the sacrifices we make can be easier to accept than the sacrifices others make for us. Impressive and transporting' Megan Whalen Turner, author of The Thief 'This book has it all: Arthurian themes of devotion and betrayal, the carnage of courtly politics and combat, every manner of unadulterated yearning. Glorious' Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six 'A gloriously haunting story, with a searing chivalric romance that burns bright and bittersweet, The Second Death of Locke will hold your heart in its fist until the very end' Georgia Summers, author of The City of Stardust 'Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy' Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King 'An epic tale that explores what it truly means to love' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'A gripping tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power to be found in the bonds we make' M.H. Ayinde, author of A Song of Legends Lost 'An astonishing tale of loyalty, sacrifice and loss, and at its centre - a sweeping romance that will melt the iciest of hearts' Holly Race, author of Six Wild Crowns 'A heady, unputdownable epic fantasy with a heartfelt romance at its core' Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar 'Sweeping, epic and deliciously romantic, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect marriage of magic and swordplay' Kate Dylan, author of Until We Shatter 'A masterfully crafted world of warring knights, fierce friendships and breathtaking romance. This story broke my heart and made it anew' A. S. Webb, author of Daughter of Chaos

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The Second World War was the most destructive conflict in history. It left Europe in ruins, its economies severely damaged and millions of its people facing malnutrition, its political systems shaken if not destroyed. Yet three decades later its economies had recovered; it largely appeared politically stable; its inhabitants generally were well housed and well fed. Then at the end of the 1980s, the postwar settlement disintegrated, and a new chapter in Europe's postwar history had begun. In this Very Short introduction, Richard Bessel presents a clear, concise, informative account of Europe's history between the end of the Second World War and roughly the end of the twentieth century. He explores the conditions in Europe at the end of the war, how political life took shape and societies were rebuilt, the impressive economic recovery, the Cold War division, the end of empire, and European cultural life. Bessel discusses how we might understand the beginnings and endings of the postwar era, and emphasises the importance of the experiences and actions of specific generations of Europeans. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Pimsleur's Norwegian Level 2 is now available using Dr. Pimsleur's scientifically-proven method. This 16-CD set includes approximately 16 hours of audio language instruction in 30 daily lessons plus an hour of reading instruction. With it, you will be speaking and understanding Norwegian in no time. The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Norwegian Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning Norwegian will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life. The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language learning methods but found they simply didn’t stick, then you owe it to yourself to give Pimsleur a try. Why Pimsleur? - Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. - Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. - Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. - Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you. - Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. - Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. - Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn. - Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What’s Included? - 30, 30-minute audio lessons - 60 minutes of reading instruction to provide additional vocabulary and give you practice in reading with correct pronunciation and accent - in total, 16 hours of audio, all featuring native speakers - a Reading Booklet and User’s Guide What You'll Learn Builds upon skills taught in Pimsleur’s Norwegian Level 1. Norwegian Level 2 expands your options giving you increased confidence and fluency that will allow you to join in conversations, and to communicate ideas with greater accuracy and detail. Upon completion of Level 2, you'll be speaking at an Intermediate mid level on the ACTFL scale, and with pitch-perfect pronunciation. In the first 10 lessons you’ll begin using the past tense. Structures become more complex and informal speech is introduced. Soon you’ll take part in conversations about ordering meals, shopping, and local tourist attractions. As you progress, your fluency will increase as your vocabulary expands. The next 10 lessons will allow you to further combine and build upon known elements, and produce longer and more complex sentences. You’ll be discussing business and social activities, expressing your interests, and talking about the weather. In the final 10 lessons you’ll double your vocabulary and have several hundred structures to draw upon. You’ll learn to express yourself with relative structures – faster, slower, etc. You’ll be able to ask for assistance in many situations and to ask for directions to various locations. You’ll explore sports and leisure activities, manage changing money and banking, and discuss travel plans. By the end of the program, you’ll be comfortable meeting most social demands and limited job requirements. Reading Lessons are included to expand vocabulary and to provide an alternative view of the sounds and sound combinations. You'll be reading words, phrases, and short sentences using familiar vocabulary as well as new vocabulary regarding useful topics such as food, travel, shopping, communication, and more. A Reading Booklet to be used with the audio lessons is also included in PDF format. The Pimsleur Method We make no secret of what makes this powerful method work so well. Paul Pimsleur spent his career researching and perfecting the precise elements anyone can use to learn a language quickly and easily. Here are a few of his “secrets”: The Principle of Anticipation In the nanosecond between a cue and your response, your bra

Deliver an ambitious, knowledge-rich philosophy and ethics curriculum at KS3 with 18 ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons. The first unit 'Philosophy of religion' explores the ideas of influential Western philosophers focusing on questions surrounding human knowledge and the existence of God. The second unit 'Ethics' explores questions about right and wrong, human nature and artificial intelligence. · Ignite pupils' interest with engaging content and questions that spark discussion and help pupils think critically about philosophy and ethics · Give pupils a firm foundation that will help them excel at GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies · Assess pupils' understanding with questions for each lesson, including discursive questions to provide extended writing and essay practice · Aid pupils' long-term memory with a knowledge organiser and quiz at the end of each unit covering key ideas, vocabulary and people · Ease teacher workload by providing expert subject knowledge and tried and tested lessons that make it easy to implement a carefully sequenced, broad and balanced curriculum at KS3

SAP ERP is nearing end of maintenance—is your organization ready for SAP S/4HANA? In this migration guide, get up to speed on the latest migration paths, tools, and strategies. Explore on-premise, cloud, and hybrid deployment options, and then learn how to plan and execute new implementations, system conversions, and selective data transitions. With updated coverage of generative AI features, plus step-by-step guidance from planning through go-live, this book has everything you need to confidently navigate your journey to SAP S/4HANA. In this book, you’ll learn about: a.Migration Scenarios Explore about the different paths to SAP S/4HANA. Learn about your deployment—cloud, on-premise, or hybrid—and see how to perform a greenfield or brownfield migration. b.Tools and Methodologies Master the tools you need for a successful transition. Tap into the latest capabilities of the SAP S/4HANA migration cockpit, SAP S/4HANA migration object modeler, and more. c.Planning to Go-Live Follow instructions, expert advice, and detailed screenshots for your end-to-end migration project. Set up a trial system, prepare for your new implementation or system conversion, and execute your data transfer. Highlights include: 1)Cloud, on-premise, and hybrid scenarios 2)System conversion (brownfield) 3)New implementation (greenfield) 4)Data migration 5)Software Update Manager (SUM) 6)SAP Activate 7)SAP Central Business Configuration 8)Migration cockpit 9)Migration object modeler 10)SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) 11)SAP S/4HANA Cloud 12)SAP Experience Centers

Measuring the World recreates the parallel but contrasting lives of two geniuses of the German Enlightenment - the naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt and the mathematician and physicist Carl Friedrich Gauss. Towards the end of the 18th century, these two brilliant young Germans set out to measure the world. Humboldt , a Prussian aristocrat schooled for greatness, negotiates savannah and jungle, climbs the highest mountain then known to man, counts head lice on the heads of the natives, and explores every hole in the ground. Gauss , a man born in poverty who will be recognised as the greatest mathematician since Newton, does not even need to leave his home in Göttingen to know that space is curved. He can run prime numbers in his head, cannot imagine a life without women and yet jumps out of bed on his wedding night to jot down a mathematical formula. Measuring the World is a novel of rare charm and readability, distinguished by its sly humour and unforgettable characterization. It brings the two eccentric geniuses to life, their longings and their weaknesses, their balancing act between loneliness and love, absurdity and greatness, failure and success.

'This is how you do chemistry! The Second Death of Locke is a masterful epic that combines classic fantasy worldbuilding with an addictive love story. Alternately charming and hauntingly dark, this one will stay with you long after the last page' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries *** The Sunday Times bestseller*** Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice. Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier's to use. Grey would do anything for Kier - be anything for him - if he would only ask. When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into the dangerous heart of their nation's war, Grey and Kier will need to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect their secret. For Grey is no ordinary magical well, but heir to the lost island of Locke - the root of all power. If she dies, all magic dies with her. The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of The Knight and the Moth and The Everlasting. 'With unique magic, a rich and war-torn world, and a retinue of characters I would pledge my life to defend, The Second Death of Locke is an epic quest for belonging and a romance for the ages. The yearning is off the charts and I'm here for it' Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree 'Gritty, romantic, and breathlessly fierce, The Second Death of Locke will grip your heart and never let go' Tasha Suri 'A rich exploration of the way the ties of love and friendship can be complicated , the way the sacrifices we make can be easier to accept than the sacrifices others make for us. Impressive and transporting' Megan Whalen Turner, author of The Thief 'This book has it all: Arthurian themes of devotion and betrayal, the carnage of courtly politics and combat, every manner of unadulterated yearning. Glorious' Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six 'A gloriously haunting story, with a searing chivalric romance that burns bright and bittersweet, The Second Death of Locke will hold your heart in its fist until the very end' Georgia Summers, author of The City of Stardust 'Intricately imagined and deftly told, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect pairing of romance, pining, and sprawling epic fantasy' Hannah Whitten, author of The Foxglove King 'An epic tale that explores what it truly means to love' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'A gripping tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power to be found in the bonds we make' M.H. Ayinde, author of A Song of Legends Lost 'An astonishing tale of loyalty, sacrifice and loss, and at its centre - a sweeping romance that will melt the iciest of hearts' Holly Race, author of Six Wild Crowns 'A heady, unputdownable epic fantasy with a heartfelt romance at its core' Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar 'Sweeping, epic and deliciously romantic, The Second Death of Locke is the perfect marriage of magic and swordplay' Kate Dylan, author of Until We Shatter 'A masterfully crafted world of warring knights, fierce friendships and breathtaking romance. This story broke my heart and made it anew' A. S. Webb, author of Daughter of Chaos

Im Jahre 2238 wird ein trudelndes Objekt gesichtet, das sich einer Basis der Earth Federation Space Navy nähert. Ein Schiff, die EFS Jeanne D'Arc, wird ausgeschickt, das Objekt zu untersuchen. Bei dem Objekt handelt es sich um ein seit Jahrhunderten tot im All treibendes Raumschiff, entdeckt die Crew der Jeanne D'Arc. Doch das Schiff ist nicht ganz so tot, wie es scheint. Als das Außenteam des Föderationsschiffs das Wrack untersucht, überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Durch die Entdeckung wird der Vorhang auf eine viel weitere kosmische Bühne geöffnet, für die der gerade zu Ende gegangene Nanitenkrieg nur ein Vorgeplänkel war... Ein Adventure Science Fiction - Roman aus Karl Laytons Earth Federation Saga. Ein in sich abgeschlossener, unabhängig zu lesender Roman. Düstere Atmosphäre an Bord eines treibenden Wracks einer unbekannten Rasse und Föderationsschiffe auf einer Explore-and-Rescue - Mission. Ein Action-Adventure in Karl Laytons "Earth Federation"-Universum. Genre: Science Fiction, Erstkontakt, Space Opera, Adventure Scifi, Military Scifi, Aliens Die Föderation der Erde - Saga: Die Föderation der Erde - Saga: Prequel: Das letzte Schiff der Föderation (dieser Roman) Band 1: Das Schiff der Vergessenen Band 2: Der Verräter des Herrgotts Band 3: Die Tore der Luminos Band 4: Der verwundete Gott Und 200 Jahre nach dem Ende der Föderation: "Totenschiff Eternal Princess"

Anne Elliot, intelligent and compassionate, belongs to an aristocratic yet financially troubled family. Years ago, she was persuaded to end her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, the man she deeply loved. Eight years later, their paths cross again. With Austen’s signature wit and sharp critique of societal norms, this timeless tale explores lost opportunities, second chances, and the enduring power of love. A must-read for Austen fans and lovers of classic romance. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Hochwertig ausgestattetes Taschenbuch Mit einem persönlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Verena Roßbacher »Jedenfalls, was ich damals verstanden habe, war Folgendes: Ich bewunderte Dostojewski, ich verehrte Doderer und Thomas Mann, sie sprachen mich intellektuell an, sie tun es noch, und ich achte sie hoch und schätze sie sehr. Aber ich liebte Jane Austen.« Verena Roßbacher

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Mike Bartlett's 'future history play' explores the people beneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous family. Queen Elizabeth II is dead. After a lifetime of waiting, her son ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule?Drawing on the style and structure of a Shakespearean history play, King Charles III opened at London's Almeida Theatre, directed by its Artistic Director Rupert Goold, in April 2014, before transferring to the West End. The play went on to win Best New Play at both the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards and the Olivier Awards. It also won the South Bank Sky Arts Theatre Award.

Are you a student looking for a new challenge as you hone your English skills? If so this book is for you. A unique collaboration between a native Chinese Professor and an English Foreign Language Expert, this book will help you to write more creatively as you explore many forms of English writing including poetry and essays. The variety of assignments will keep you engaged in your learning and challenge you in fun ways. Each of 18 lessons presents short assignments to challenge you to write creatively as you explore famous quotes by relating them to yourself and to others you know. You will look for errors and then be able to go to the end of the book and find out how you did. You will learn to expand your writing with the use of adjectives and adverbs. You will explore three western Holidays as you explore the culture of the Western world. Introduced here for the first time is the NLP Meta Model challenge to help you write more concisely so that others understand you more fully and completely. Each lesson also includes a short creative homework assignment to invite you to explore different forms of writing including the friendly letter, a formal email and writing poetry. This book can be used as a standalone practice book, or it can be used for weekly assignments in a class setting. The lessons are written for the undergraduate college student; however, they have also been used for high school students. Postgraduates would also find the lessons to be of great use as they explore the depths in their writing. Lesson 1: Lesson of Introduction Lesson 2: Character Sketch Lesson 3: Obituaries Lesson 4: Giving Directions Lesson 5: Writing Directions to Do a Thing Lesson 6: Descriptive Essay Lesson 7: The Friendly Letter Lesson 8: Formal Emails Lesson 9: Western Culture: Halloween Lesson 10: Poetry Lesson 11: Writing a Pro/Con Essay Lesson 12: Copyright Ways and Haiku Lesson 13: Thanksgiving and a Christmas Carol Lesson 14: A Christmas Carol and Character Analysis Lesson 15: A Christmas Carol and Outlines Lesson 16: A Christmas Carol and Compare and Contrast Essays Lesson 17: A Christmas Carol and Peer Editing Lesson 18: A Christmas Carol and Final Review

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Brazilian Portuguese Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning Brazilian Portuguese will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life. The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language learning methods but found they simply didn’t stick, then you owe it to yourself to give Pimsleur a try. Why Pimsleur? - Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. - Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. - Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. - Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you. - Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. - Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. - Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn. - Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What’s Included? - 30, 30-minute audio lessons - 60 minutes of reading instruction to provide you practice reading Brazilian Portuguese - In total, 16 hours of audio, all featuring native speakers - a Reading Booklet What You’ll Learn Builds upon skills taught in Pimsleur’s Brazilian Portuguese Level 1. In the first 10 lessons you’ll begin using the past tense. Structures become more complex and informal speech is introduced. Soon you’ll take part in conversations about ordering meals, shopping, and local tourist attractions. As you progress, your fluency will increase as your vocabulary expands. The next 10 lessons will allow you to further combine and build upon known elements, and produce longer and more complex sentences. You’ll be discussing business and social activities, expressing your interests, and talking about the weather. In the final 10 lessons you’ll double your vocabulary and have several hundred structures to draw upon. You’ll learn to express yourself with relative structures – faster, slower, etc. You’ll be able to ask for assistance in many situations and to ask for directions to various locations. You’ll explore sports and leisure activities, manage changing money and banking, and discuss travel plans. By the end of the program, you’ll be speaking at a mid-intermediate level with near-native pronunciation, and you’ll be comfortable meeting most social demands and limited job requirements. Reading Lessons are included at the end of Lesson 30. These lessons, which total about one hour, are designed to give you practice reading Brazilian Portuguese, and to provide you with some insight into Brazilian Portuguese culture with proverbs, common expressions, and a broad look at things you’ll experience when visiting a Brazilian Portuguese-speaking country. The Pimsleur Method We make no secret of what makes this powerful method work so well. Paul Pimsleur spent his career researching and perfecting the precise elements anyone can use to learn a language quickly and easily. Here are a few of his “secrets”: The Principle of Anticipation In the nanosecond between a cue and your response, your brain has to work to come up with the right word. Having to do this boosts retention, and cements the word in your mind. Core Vocabulary Words, phrases, and sentences are selected for their usefulness in everyday conversation. We don’t overwhelm you with too much, but steadily increase your ability with every lesson. Graduated Interval Recall Reminders of new words and structures come up at the exact interval for maximum retention and storage into your long-term memory. Organic Learning You work on multiple aspects of the language simultaneously. We integrate grammar, vocabulary, rhythm, melody, an

One day, a little English boy called Teddy finds a mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi in the family house garden. He thinks that the poor animal is dead, but his mother takes it inside the house and it recovers. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi then begins to explore the garden, which is half-wild and overgrown and crosses the path of two troublesome cobras. This is the moment where Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's adventure begins. How did the mongoose end up at the English family's house? Will he stay with the family? Who are the two cobras and what will they do to Rikki-Tikki-Tavi? How will he deal with them? Find all the answers in Rudyard Kipling's adventurous short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" from 1894.

In this series of accessible lectures, Fredric Jameson explores German philosophy and critical theory as it de­veloped in the wake of World War Two. Focusing on key thinkers — Horkheimer, Adorno, Heidegger, Habermas, Marcuse, Beuys, Enzensberger, Kluge, and Sloterdijk — Jameson weaves close readings of texts with anecdotes and aperçus to craft a narrative about the uses of the­ory. He delves into world-historical phenomena, such as the legacy of Nazism and the formation of the European Union, in a story that stretches from the postwar division of Germany to its reunification at the end of the Cold War. After Year Zero is a vital account of the German critical tradition, as understood by the "most significant Marxist thinker in American culture."

Bloomsbury presents The Brilliant Abyss written and read by Helen Scales.The deep sea is the last, vast wilderness on the planet. This is the story of our relationship with it – how we imagine, explore and exploit it.For centuries, myth-makers and storytellers have concocted imaginary monsters of the deep, and now scientists are looking there to find bizarre, unknown species, chemicals to make new medicines, and to gain a greater understanding of how this world of ours works. With an average depth of 12,000 feet and chasms that plunge much deeper, it forms a frontier for new discoveries.The Brilliant Abyss tells the story of our relationship with the deep sea – how we imagine, explore and exploit it. It captures the golden age of discovery we are currently in and looks back at the history of how we got here, while also looking forward to the unfolding new environmental disasters that are taking place miles beneath the waves, far beyond the public gaze.Throughout history, there have been two distinct groups of deep-sea explorers. Both have sought knowledge but with different and often conflicting ambitions in mind. Some people want to quench their curiosity; many more have been lured by the possibilities of commerce and profit. The tension between these two opposing sides is the theme that runs throughout the book, while readers are taken on a chronological journey through humanity's developing relationship with the deep sea. The Brilliant Abyss ends by looking forwards to humanity's advancing impacts on the deep, including mining and pollution and what we can do about them.

One of Shakespeare's later plays, best described as a tragi-comedy, the play falls into two distinct parts. In the first Leontes is thrown into a jealous rage by his suspicions of his wife Hermione and his best-friend, and imprisons her and orders that her new born daughter be left to perish. The second half is a pastoral comedy with the "lost" daughter Perdita having been rescued by shepherds and now in love with a young prince. The play ends with former lovers and friends reunited after the apparently miraculous resurrection of Hermione. John Pitcher's lively introduction and commentary explores the extraordinary merging of theatrical forms in the play and its success in performance. As the recent Sam Mendes production at the Old Vic shows, this is a play that can work a kind of magic in the theatre.

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for selected works by William Shakespeare, considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. Titles in this study guide include Comedy of Errors, The Taming of the Shrew, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Love's Labour's Lost, The Merry Wives of Windsor, All's Well that Ends Well, The Winter's Tale, and Measure for Measure. As a collection of humor-filled tales of Elizabethian life, the comedies depict fun, mischief, irony, mistaken identities, and intriguing wordplay. Moreover, his work draws audiences to sadness, joy, tragedy, comedy, darkness, and the depths of human experience. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeare's classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons they have stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.

Integrating theory with practice, this core textbook provides a structured and sequential introduction to motor learning and motor control. Part 1 begins by introducing what motor learning is and how movement is controlled, before exploring how a learning environment may be manipulated to assist in the learning and performance of movement skills. Part 2 explores motor control from neural, behavioural and dynamic systems perspectives. Part 3 provides an overview of considerations in applying motor learning and skill acquisition principles to physical education, exercise and sports science. Chapters are illustrated with flowcharts and diagrams to aid students' understanding, and include activities and end-of-chapter review questions to consolidate knowledge. Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition is essential reading for all Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science and Sports Coaching students.

Are you a developer seeking practical, up-to-date insights into designing scalable and resilient microservices? Microservices Design Patterns in .NET, Second Edition provides a comprehensive exploration of modern microservices using C# 14 and .NET 10. This edition expands on core patterns such as CQRS, event sourcing, and Saga, while introducing advanced concepts such as observability with OpenTelemetry, zero-trust security, and container-based workflows. You'll explore both synchronous and asynchronous communication, apply domain-driven design to define service boundaries, and manage data consistency using proven persistence strategies. The book also guides you through container hosting, serverless functions, and production-ready deployment pipelines. By the end of this book, you'll know how to design and deploy secure, maintainable, and resilient microservices that fit perfectly in modern cloud ecosystems.

Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac is a tragic novel set in Paris that explores greed, ambition, and the corruption of society. It centers on Eugène de Rastignac, a poor but ambitious law student, and Father Goriot, an old man living in the same boarding house. Goriot, once a wealthy merchant, has sacrificed everything for his two spoiled daughters, Anastasie and Delphine, who abandon him once they've married into high society. As Goriot's health and fortune decline, Eugène witnesses how money and social status rule people's hearts. By the end, Goriot dies heartbroken and alone, while Eugène, disillusioned but determined, vows to conquer Paris and its ruthless world. The novel is a powerful portrayal of parental love, social ambition, and moral decay in 19th-century France.

A brilliantly original exploration of our obsession with the end of the world, from Mary Shelley's The Last Man to the Manic Street Preachers' Everything Must Go.'Brilliant, scholarly, sharp and witty' – Adam Rutherford, author of A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived'Will make you happy to be alive and reading – until the lights go out . . . Brilliant' – The SpectatorFor two millennia, Christians have anticipated the end of the world, haunted by the apocalyptic visions of the Book of Revelation. But over the past two centuries, these dark fantasies have given way to secular stories of how the world, our planet, or our species (or all of the above) might be annihilated.In Everything Must Go – a cultural history of the modern world that weaves together politics, history, science, high and popular culture – Dorian Lynskey explores the endings that we have read, listened to, or watched, while perched on the edge of our seats with eyes wide, (mostly) loving every moment.Whether with visions of destruction by nuclear holocaust or a mighty collision with a meteor, a devastating epidemic or a violent takeover by robots, why do we like to scare ourselves, and why do we keep coming back for more?Deeply illuminating about our past, our present and – given the revelation that the end of the world has seemingly always been nigh – hopeful about our future, Everything Must Go will grip you from beginning to, well, end.'I was blown away by this book' – Sathnam Sanghera, author of Empireland'Impossibly epic, brain-expanding, life-affirming and profound' – Ian Dunt, author of How Westminster Works . . . and Why It Doesn't

1. Nur PC-zu-PC-Dateisynchronisation: Exklusiv für die Datenübertragung zwischen zwei Windows-Computern konzipiert. Unterstützt keine Tastatur- oder Mausfreigabe, konzentriert sich voll auf eine stabile und effiziente Dateiübertragung. Ideal für Gaming-PCs, Home-Desktops, Laptops usw. 2. 1,5 m. Optimale Länge: perfekt für den Anschluss von Laptops an Desktops, Dual-Gaming-Setups oder Bürogeräte-Zoning. Flexibel und praktisch für den Heim-/Bürogebrauch. 3. Plug and Play, Zero Setup: echtes Plug-and-Play-Design. Schließen Sie einfach beide Enden an USB-Anschlüsse an, um eine sofortige Verbindung zu erhalten. Keine Softwareinstallation oder komplexe Konfigurationen erforderlich. Einfach zu bedienen für alle Benutzer. 4. 【Dual Startup Methoden für problemlose Verwendung】 Die integrierte Dateiverwaltungsanwendung startet automatisch bei der Verbindung. Wenn nicht, können Sie es leicht im letzten Laufwerksbuchstaben des Datei-Explorers Ihres Computers finden und starten. 5. Unterstützt große Dateiübertragungen mit USB 2.0-Geschwindigkeiten: kann große Dateiübertragungsanforderungen von mehreren Gigabyte (GBs) bewältigen. Egal, ob es sich um Spielspeicherungen, High-Definition-Videos oder Arbeitsdokumente handelt, sie können alle mit USB 2.0-Standardgeschwindigkeiten übertragen werden, um Stabilität, keine Unterbrechungen und keinen Verlust zu gewährleisten.

The age of connected devices is here, be it fitness bands or smart homes. It's now more important than ever to understand how hardware components interact with the internet to collect and analyze user data. The Internet of Things (IoT), combined with the popular open source language Python, can be used to build powerful and intelligent IoT systems with intuitive interfaces. This book consists of three parts, with the first focusing on the "Internet" component of IoT. You'll get to grips with end-to-end IoT app development to control an LED over the internet, before learning how to build RESTful APIs, WebSocket APIs, and MQTT services in Python. The second part delves into the fundamentals behind electronics and GPIO interfacing. As you progress to the last part, you'll focus on the "Things" aspect of IoT, where you will learn how to connect and control a range of electronic sensors and actuators using Python. You'll also explore a variety of topics, such as motor control, ultrasonic sensors, and temperature measurement. Finally, you'll get up to speed with advanced IoT programming techniques in Python, integrate with IoT visualization and automation platforms, and build a comprehensive IoT project. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with IoT development and have the knowledge you need to build sophisticated IoT systems using Python.