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"Fans of The legend of Vox Machina, the ... animated series from Critical Role and Amazon Studios, won't want to miss the first of three interconnected prequel stories, written by Marieke Nijkamp with art by Tyler Walpole, in collaboration with the cast of Critical Role. Tragedy strikes the renowned de Rolo family of Whitestone when they're massacred by the vicious Briarwoods. Luckily for Dr. Anna Ripley, the bloodshed and regime change presents the perfect opportunity for her to further her own dark plans in service to Whitestone's new ruling family. But just how much of her loyalty lies with the family, when compared to her work?"--

"THE ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR YOUR HIGHEST POSSIBLE SCORE! The Princeton Review provides everything you need to master the exam with this guidebook. Get traditional content reviews along with techniques specifically made for the digital format, plus 5 full-length practice tests (2 in the book and 3 in our exclusive online exam interface, which replicates the look, feel, and function of the new digital test for super-realistic practice)!"--Amazon.com.

"Quantum field theory is how modern physics describes nature at its most profound level. Starting with the basics of quantum mechanics itself, Sean Carroll explains measurement and entanglement before explaining how the world is really made of fields. You will finally understand why matter is solid, why there is antimatter, where the sizes of atoms come from, and why the predictions of quantum field theory are so ... successful. Fundamental ideas like spin, symmetry, Feynman diagrams, and the Higgs mechanism are explained for real, not just through amusing stories. Beyond Newton, beyond Einstein, and all the intuitive notions that have guided homo sapiens for millennia, this book is a journey to a once unimaginable truth about what our universe is"--

ALL IN ONE CERTIFIED ARBORIST STUDY GUIDE EXAM PREP FOR 2023, 2024 and 2025 Includes OVER 540 Practice Test Questions.Prepare to climb higher in your arboriculture career with "Mastering the Canopy," the essential study guide meticulously crafted for those aspiring to become ISA Certified Arborists. This comprehensive tome offers an in-depth journey through the multifaceted world of tree care, from root to leaf tip, covering all you need to excel in the ISA Certified Arborist exam and beyond.Inside, you'll delve into:Tree Biology: Understand the anatomical and physiological marvels of tree life.Soil Management: Master the complex relationship between soil types, nutrients, and tree health.Tree Identification and Selection: Get intimate with different tree species, their optimal growth conditions, and how to properly select and plant them.Diagnosis and Plant Disorders: Learn to identify and treat common diseases, insect issues, and environmental stresses affecting trees.Tree Risk Assessment: Master the art of gauging tree risk factors and how to mitigate them.Climbing and Working in Trees: Conquer techniques for safe and efficient climbing, including knots, hitches, and climbing systems.Tree Preservation Plans: Discover the role of arborists in construction projects, from pre-construction assessments to post-construction care.Cabling, Bracing, and Other Support Systems: Acquaint yourself with the nuanced techniques and considerations in providing mechanical support to trees.Designed by ISA Certified Arborist professionals, each chapter is teeming with in-depth explanations, real-world scenarios, and thought-provoking multiple-choice questions tailored to the ISA exam. This isn't merely a book; it's a ladder to your arborist dreams, each rung a lesson strengthening your grasp on the subject.It not only prepares you for the exam but also equips you with the practical wisdom to advance your career. The guide concludes with uplifting encouragement and strategic test-taking tips, ensuring you approach the exam with confidence and poise.

Step up, get tough, and commit to your decision to lead The Leadership Contract provides the manual that leaders around the world need to step up and make the decision to lead. This edition has been updated, featuring new insights to help you chart your own path to build strong leadership accountability at a personal and organizational level. Great leadership doesn't happen by accident, but it is the only differentiator between an organization's success and failure, and it has been entrusted to you. In this inspiring book, Dr. Vince Molinaro-bestselling author, dynamic speaker, strategic advisor, and global executive- shows you how you can implement strategy while inspiring peak performance, nurturing top talent, managing complexity, creating value, conquering uncertainty, and yes, developing new leaders. The Leadership Contract provides a proven and practical framework used by companies and leaders around the world. Join them and take your leadership to the next level.

If you are a new to the Apple macOS ecosystem and want to get started using it for your enterprise, this is the book for you. You will learn how to navigate the Mac operating system, including an introduction to macOS and its fundamentals, management settings, reinstallation process, and usability. The book also provides tutorials which can be used for troubleshooting networks, configuration, and to ease Windows users¿ transition to the Mac world. Additionally, it provides detailed information about managing Mac devices using Jamf Pro within organizations, as well as basic and advanced automation scripting.By the time you finish Exploring macOS, you will have a detailed understanding of macOS and its functionality, how to manage Mac devices for enterprise use, and the role Jamf Pro plays in managing and securing Mac devices effectively whilse providing a seamless user experience. What You Will LearnPerform administrative tasks on macOS devicesImplement macOS in an enterprise settingUnderstand the differences between various operating systems, particularly macOS and WindowsManage network configuration and its servicesManage Apple macOS devices using Jamf Pro, a stable, robust, and renowned enterprise mobility management toolGet started with Bash (shell) scripting to automate tasksWho Is This Book For:Helpdesk consultants, remote desktop support professionals, system engineers, macOS Apple desktop administrators, enterprise Apple macOS desktop architects, Jamf system engineers, and digital workplace engineers.

Pre-order now and discover the revolutionary practice of timeboxing, guaranteed to optimize productivity in every aspect of your life------------------------Do you feel like you're always busy, but never truly productive?Do you crave a simpler, more intentional life?Every day we face a bewildering array of work and life choices but at any given moment it can be unclear what to focus our attention on. Timeboxing is the antidote to our contemporary decision fatigue and with this book you will discover the benefits of the gloriously simple practice of choosing one thing to do, when to do it, and getting it done.In concise and easy to digest chapters, this book will dive deep into the discipline of timeboxing, explore the benefits of incorporating this time management practice into your daily life and most importantly, show you the tried and tested ways to make it a habit that sticks.Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to productivity, and ultimately peace of mind, with timeboxing - because time well spent is a life well lived.------------------------

"Cooking begins with the senses, and nobody knows this better than Bilal Bhatti. Before he became @GoldenGully, Bilal grew up learning to cook by paying close attention to his mother in the kitchen. He quickly realized that in order to cook like her, he'd need to rely on his senses instead of traditional measuring tools. She'd call for a "saucer" of flour when making roti and a "mug" of rice when making biryani, using typical household items as a standard for measurement rather than cups and teaspoons. On the surface, Beyond Measure is a book about Pakistani cuisine. But at its heart, this book is for anyone who wants to learn to cook intuitively. This book will encourage you to learn flavor and ingredient profiles, learn basic (and some not so basic) cooking techniques, and then make the dishes your own. Like his mother and grandmother, Bilal encourages his followers not to be afraid of "failure" in the kitchen, as the commitment to persistence is core to immigrant home cooking. Whether you're looking to create the perfect blend of spices for your chai or to master making roti dough by feel, cooking requires a lot of trial and error. Take your time and enjoy the process"--

Math Adventures - Grade 4: A Key to Academic Math AdvancementMath Adventures - Grade 4 is an excellent resource for end-of-the-year state tests given by schools and a great review book during the summer. Whether you want to improve your math skills or keep them sharp, "Math Adventures" provides a comprehensive and challenging set of problems to help you achieve your goals. Our authors have extensive experience in teaching and developing math curricula for students at all levels. They have carefully crafted each problem to challenge students and help them develop key problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The book covers a wide range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, providing students with a well-rounded education in math.High Standards of Questions: Each of these questions is divided into Chapters and Sub-Topics. The contents of this Math workbook include multiple chapters and units covering all the required Common Core Standards for this grade level.Recommended by Teachers: These carefully written questions aim to help students reason abstractly and quantitatively using various models, strategies, and problem-solving techniques.Identifying trouble spots and fixing them: This workbook will help students overcome any deficiencies in their understanding of critical concepts and also will help you identify the specific topic that students may require additional practice on.Practice all types of questions including free response: The book is comprised of multiple tests for each topic so that your child can have an abundant amount of tests on the same topic.Includes 2 Comprehensive Full-Length Tests: to practice the entire syllabus to prepare for the common core standardized exams.Includes detailed step-by-step answers: The detailed answer explanations in the back of the book help the students understand the topics and gain confidence in solving similar problems.

"Djursland besat 1940-45. Tysk besættelse. 2023" beskriver det tyske forsvar på Djursland. Værnemagtens tropper og materiel følges, set i større sammenhæng, fra besættelsens første dag og frem til rømningen i 1945.Tyskerne besatte Danmark den 9. april 1940 for at forhindre englænderne i at afskære dem fra at få jernmalm via Norge og i at angribe dem fra Østersøen.Regeringen fik landet godt gennem besættelsen ved at forhandle sig til rette med tyskerne. Værnemagten begyndte straks at opføre befæstningsanlæg på Jyllands vestkyst. Regeringen støttede befæstningsarbejdet ved bl.a. at lade danske firmaer og ansatte deltage. Den ville så vidt muligt holde arbejdet på danske hænder og forhindre en engelsk-amerikansk invasion, som ville smadre landet og folket. Arbejdsløsheden på over 30% forsvandt og mange erhvervsfolk tjente godt.Besættelsen gav ikke de store problemer de første tre år, hvor englænderne endnu ikke havde fået hvervet danskere til at skabe terror af betydning.Værnemagten anlagde straks en netspærring med miner i havet mellem Hasnæs og Hjelm.1 1942 anlagde den to faste anlæg på Djursland:- Flyradar- og radiostation ved Laen ved Glesborg for flyledelse, aflytning og støjsending.- Flyradarstation ved Lund mellem Hørning/Assentoft for flyovervågning.I det sidste besættelsesår insisterede Hitler på, at man trods Tysklands håbløse situation skulle udbygge befæstningen af Østjylland. På Djursland blev da yderligere anlagt:- Flåderadarstation ved Lushage/Sletterhage på Helgenæs.- Flyvepladsen "Fliegerhorst Tirstrup" med "Feldflugplatz Fuglslev".- Vandflyvepladsen "Ebeltoft See" ved Vibæk i Ebeltoft Vig.- "Marinestøttepunkt Grenaa Havn".- Kanonstilling på Havknuden ved Katholm.- Kanonstilling sydvest for Fornæs Fyr.- Kanonstilling på Knudshoved ved Gjerrild.- Kanonstilling ved Skovgårde ved Fjellerup.- Kanonstilling på Elkær Bakke ved Udbyhøj.- Kanonstilling på Sletterhage, hvortil kanoner dog ikke nåede at blive fremskaffet.- Pansergrav langs Djurslands vestgrænse.- Pigtråd og skyttegrave på en del af strækningen fra Randers Fjord til Grenaa.- Pigtrådshegn fra Sletterhage over Monsbjerg til Lushage.- Dækningsgrave langs med landeveje til ly for vestmagternes flybeskydning.

Celebrate the magical, mysterious world of mycology with 40 whimsical illustrations. Explore the fun and fantastical miniature worlds that grow along the ground. Artist and printmaker Marina Terauds, known for merging the beautiful and mysterious parts of nature in her art, brings readers 40 breathtaking illustrations focused on everyone's favorite fungi.Dance atop fly agaric with faeries, parachute down with snails onto the spongey tops of white morels or toast scarlet elf cups at a frog tea party. There are shroom houses, cities and even a planet featuring intricate details and lines to keep readers mesmerized for hours. Marina also includes several realistic and simple but stunning pieces for days that call for something more grounded and less time-consuming. These gorgeous illustrations will be printed with a layflat binding and on woodfree paper, ideal for showcasing every magical moment these pages have to offer. And with the perfect balance of cozy and whimsy, this coloring book will make a great gift for anyone following the mushroom and cottage core craze.This book will feature 40 illustrations

"An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier form an unexpected bond when they light up together! After the stress of a medical misdiagnosis, Sasaki resumes his strange yet calming nighttime smokes with Tayama. Yet he's still unaware that Tayama and Yamada, his therapeutic idol, are the same woman! Sasaki and Yamada are merely customer and cashier inside the store, but as more quirky supermarket employees enter the mix, will Sasaki's relationship with Tayama begin to change?"--

A frank, funny and galvanising exploration of masculinity, and a manifesto for male allyship, from million-copy bestseller and feminist powerhouse Caitlin Moran.

Anthropologist Kristen Ghodsee looks at pioneering experiments in communal living to present a rousing argument for rethinking what we mean by home.'A must-read' THOMAS PIKETTY'Just wonderful' ANGELA SAINIThroughout history and around the world today, forward-thinking communities have pioneered alternative ways of living together, sharing property and raising children. In Everyday Utopia, anthropologist Kristen Ghodsee explores what we can learn from these experiments - from the ancient Greek commune founded by Pythagoras to the trail-blazing feminists of the French Revolution, from the cohousing movement in contemporary Denmark to the flourishing ecovillages of Colombia and Portugal. She shows why utopian thinking is essential to making a fairer world and that many of the best ways of getting there begin at home.'This warm, intelligent and lucid book takes us on a deep dive into how people have created better systems for living - systems that actually work' ROBERT WALDINGER, author of The Good Life and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Developmet'Exhilarating. A powerful reminder that dreaming of better worlds is not just some fantastical project but also a very serious political one' REBECCA TRAISTER, author of Good and Mad'Splendid. Invigorating writing for a cheerless era' YANIS VAROUFAKIS, author of Technofeudalism'A vision of what our future could be if we dare to dream' SUSAN NEIMAN, Left Is Not Woke

*Longlisted for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize*'A splendidly dramatic ending... Chowdhury's writing is compelling and compassionate' The GuardianONE MISSING BOY. ONE MAN UNDERCOVER. A WHOLE NATION AT RISK.Detective Kamil Rahman is working for the Met Police when he gets the call from MI5.They've received intelligence of a terrorist plot, and it's Kamil they need.Posing as a disaffected cop and working in his friend Anjoli's restaurant on Brick Lane, Kamil attempts to infiltrate the cell. What he uncovers leads him halfway across the world to Kashmir, and face to face with an old nemesis.Meanwhile Anjoli starts to investigate the disappearance of a young boy who's sending coded messages to his parents. As she attempts to solve his clues, she finds herself in greater danger than she could have imagined.Time is running out for Kamil and Anjoli: can they save the boy, and save a nation, before it's too late?READERS LOVE THE SPY:'WOW! The Spy is the perfect mix of contemporary politics, humour, action and romance... the best in a series that just keeps getting better and better''In Kamil and Anjoli, Ajay Chowdhury has created a modern day Holmes and Watson''Full of intrigue and twists and turns which gave an insight into the fight against terrorism'Praise for the Detective Kamil Rahman series:'Outstanding' SUNDAY TIMES'Hugely entertaining' ANN CLEEVES'A rip-roaring mystery that's engrossing from start to finish' ABIR MUKHERJEE

You can become the change driver of your own life. The celebrated poet, educator, and author of Welcome Home shows you how in this practical, wise, and tender guide to all of life’s changes.“Change is hard—but Najwa shows you what’s on the other side, and she’s the one you want to lead you through it.”—Melissa Urban, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries In The Only Constant, Najwa Zebian guides you through the changes we must make and those we must endure in life, offering support, stabilizing practices, and step-by-step guidance to make it through the uncertainty. With timeless wisdom, Najwa shares stories of change from her own life, including the bonds to the past she needed to break so that she could live more honestly, the loss of a loved one, and accepting the changes required to manage chronic illness. She also guides you through changes like:• The end of a romantic relationship or friendship• Setting boundaries with a friend or family member• Changing your educational and career path• Grieving the death of a loved one• Breaking trauma bonds • Venturing outside of your survival mode• Living an authentic life• Practicing radical acceptance  A highly practical guide to unfamiliar terrain, The Only Constant teaches that the purpose of change is to be true to yourself. Zebian simplifies change, teaches us to accept ourselves as we are now, and helps us focus on the necessity and unexpected beauty of those messy transitional times. And she guides you through it so that you can not only reach the better life that awaits you on the other side, but also so that you can take the wheel and become the driver of change in your own life.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work—and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life“A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might well transform the worst communicators you know into some of the best.”—Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Hidden PotentialONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • FINALIST FOR THE SABEW BEST IN BUSINESS BOOK AWARDCome inside a jury room as one juror leads a starkly divided room to consensus. Join a young CIA officer as he recruits a reluctant foreign agent. And sit with an accomplished surgeon as he tries, and fails, to convince yet another cancer patient to opt for the less risky course of treatment. In Supercommunicators, Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation.Communication is a superpower and the best communicators understand that whenever we speak, we’re actually participating in one of three conversations: practical (What’s this really about?), emotional (How do we feel?), and social (Who are we?). If you don’t know what kind of conversation you’re having, you’re unlikely to connect. Supercommunicators know the importance of recognizing—and then matching—each kind of conversation, and how to hear the complex emotions, subtle negotiations, and deeply held beliefs that color so much of what we say and how we listen. Our experiences, our values, our emotional lives—and how we see ourselves, and others—shape every discussion, from who will pick up the kids to how we want to be treated at work. In this book, you will learn why some people are able to make themselves heard, and to hear others, so clearly.With his storytelling that takes us from the writers’ room of The Big Bang Theory to the couches of leading marriage counselors, Duhigg shows readers how to recognize these three conversations—and teaches us the tips and skills we need to navigate them more successfully.In the end, he delivers a simple but powerful lesson: With the right tools, we can connect with anyone.

“With his pioneering research, Corey Keyes put languishing on the map. In this powerful book, he brings it to life. Get ready to rethink your understanding of mental health, update your views on happiness, and come closer to realizing your potential.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden PotentialIf you’re muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room . . . If you feel emotionally flattened, lacking the energy to socialize or feel joy in the small things . . . If you feel an inner void—like something is missing, but you aren’t sure what . . . Then this book is for you.Languishing—the state of mental weariness that erodes our self-esteem, motivation, and sense of meaning—can be easy to brush off as the new normal, especially since indifference is one of its symptoms. It is not a synonym for depression and its attendant state of prolonged sadness. Languishers are more likely to feel out of control of their lives, uncertain about what they want from the future, and paralyzed when faced with decisions. Left unchecked, languishing not only impedes our daily functioning but is a gateway to serious mental illness and early mortality.Emory University sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career studying the causes and costs of languishing—the neglected middle child of mental health. Now Keyes has written the first definitive book on the subject, examining the ripple effect of languishing on our lives before deftly diagnosing the larger forces behind its rise: the false promises of the self-help industrial complex, a global moment of intense fear and loss, and a failing healthcare system focused on treating rather than preventing illness.Ultimately, Keyes presents a counterintuitive approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning well: taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and personal growth.Languishing is a must-read for anyone tempted to downplay feelings of demotivation and emptiness as they struggle to haul themselves through the day, and for those eager to build a higher tolerance for adversity and the pressures of modern life. We can expand our vocabulary for describing our inner experiences and deepest needs—and, with it, our potential to flourish.

The next blockbuster Minecraft novel from the bestselling publishing program--now with over five million books in print!Opal has almost done it all—fighting monsters, protecting people from pillagers, and even defeating the legendary Ender Dragon! But that’s all in the past. Now, Opal has hung up their adventuring hat and is living the life of a happy creafter, far more likely to build you a bed than fight a Wither. In fact, Opal has decided that their time is best spent building their Dream Manor outside the very village that displays the Ender Dragon Skull they brought back from the End!Meanwhile, Opal’s sister, Lisa, is only at the beginning of her journey. She’s ready to be a hero. Just ask her. Or don’t. She’ll tell you anyway. She knows every single story ever told about her sibling, and probably a few other heroes as well. She admires Opal immensely, always has. But now it’s her turn to have an adventure.And that adventure might be bigger than she could ever have imagined. One day, a traveling adventure named Braun arrives in town, claiming to know how to defeat a Warden—a fearsome mob that not even Opal has bested. Lisa jumps at the chance to join Braun on his epic quest, and Opal reluctantly agrees to accompany the duo—only to protect their sister, of course. But along the way, Opal might just rediscover their love of adventure, and realize that it’s even more fun when someone else is there to share in the story….

'If you want to remember why you once fell in love with the idea of the cosmos, or want to fall in love with it for the first time, then this book is for you' ObserverFrom Carlo Rovelli, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, this is a story of wonder, new worlds and why the end is just the beginningLet us journey into the heart of a black hole. Let us slip beyond its boundary, the horizon, and tumble - on and on - down this crack in the universe. As we plunge, we'll see geometry fold, we'll feel the equations draw tight around us. Eventually, we'll pass it: the remains of a star, deep and dense and falling further far. And then - the bottom. Where time and space end, and the white hole is born . . .With lightness and magic, here Carlo Rovelli traces the ongoing adventure of his own cutting-edge research, of the uncertainty and joy of going where we've not yet been. Guiding us to the edge of theory and experiment, he invites us to go beyond, to experience the fever and the disquiet of science. Here is the extraordinary life of a white hole.A BOOK OF THE YEAR ACCORDING TO THE FINANCIAL TIMES * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH * NEW STATESMAN * NEW SCIENTIST

The third and final volume of thegraphic novel adaptation of Dune, the groundbreaking science-fiction classic by Frank Herbert