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Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to king's assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world. . . Aelin has risked everything to save her people-but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day... With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save them. Scattered across the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian are forced to forge t...

Our Voices: Essays in Culture, Ethnicity, and Communication examines intercultural communication through an array of cultural and personal perspectives, with each of its contributors writing a first-person account of his or her experiences in the real world. While most readers are collections of scholarly essays that describe intercultural communication, Our Voices presents short, student-oriented readings chosen with an eye toward engaging the reader. Collectively, the readings tackle the key areas of communication-rhetoric, mass communication, and interpersonal communication-using a uniquely expansive and humanist perspective that provides a voice to otherwise marginalized members of society. Praised by students for its abundance of short, first-person narratives, Our Voices traverses topics as diverse as queer identity, racial discourse, and codes of communication in nontraditional families. Product details ...

This unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack now comes in a bite-sized 7.5" x 7.5" trim, with a 6" dragon plush toy. Story time just got even more fun! Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa...oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Mixed media product | 40 pages ...

The bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance is now a board book! Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Board book | 32 pages ...

Sharpen your English grammar with skill-building exercises Grammar is the key to making yourself clear when speaking and writing in English. The best way to master grammar is through hands-on practice. Covering all of English grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--English Grammar Drills helps you learn often-difficult topics with fun and challenging exercises. This comprehensive book features: 150 drills that demonstrate how the English grammar system worksA special section on sentences, questions, and the passive voiceA comprehensive review section with drills covering the book's entire contentAn answer key to give you an immediate explanation on any concept Topics include: Nouns * Pronouns * Pluralization * Gerunds and infinitives * Basic verb forms * Single- and multiple-verb complements * Adverbs * Modifiers * Negatives * Indirect quotation * and more Product details ...

What happens in our brain when we make a decision? What triggers a neuron to send out a signal? What is the neural code? This textbook for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students provides a thorough and up-to-date introduction to the fields of computational and theoretical neuroscience. It covers classical topics, including the Hodgkin-Huxley equations and Hopfield model, as well as modern developments in the field such as generalized linear models and decision theory. Concepts are introduced using clear step-by-step explanations suitable for readers with only a basic knowledge of differential equations and probabilities, and are richly illustrated by figures and worked-out examples. End-of-chapter summaries and classroom-tested exercises make the book ideal for courses or for self-study. The authors also give pointers to the literature and an extensive bibliography, which will prove invaluable to readers interested in further study. ...

This is an English translation of Plato account of an important dialogue on the nature of love between Phaedrus, Pausanias, Eryximachus, Aristophanes, Agathon, Socrates and Alcibiades. Focus Philosophical Library translations are close to and are non-interpretative of the original text, with the notes and a glossary intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts as they were understood by Plato's immediate audience. Product details Format Paperback | 80 pages Dimensions 140 x 216 x 5.08mm ...

People who decide to try out crocheting always end up addicted, carrying thread or yarn around in the hopes of finding an opportunity to get a few stitches in. This crochet guide includes all the traditional techniques you'll need to get started, as well as information on the best types of needles and yarn and 32 projects with step-by-step instructions. Product details Format Paperback | 260 pages Dimensions 171 x 241mm | 735g ...

Avoiding Attack discusses the diversity of mechanisms by which prey avoid predator attacks and explores how such defensive mechanisms have evolved through natural selection. It considers how potential prey avoid detection, how they make themselves unprofitable to attack, how they communicate this status, and how other species have exploited these signals. Using carefully selected examples of camouflage, mimicry, and warning signals drawn from a wide range of species and ecosystems, the authors summarise the latest research into these fascinating adaptations, developing mathematical models where appropriate and making recommendations for future study. This second edition has been extensively rewritten, particularly in the application of modern genetic research techniques which have transformed our recent understanding of adaptations in evolutionary genomics and phylogenetics. The book also employs a more integrated and systematic approach, ensuring that each chapter has a broader focu...

We've all been there: that make-it-or-break-it moment of our careers--on the brink of a deal, poised at the starting gate, under the spotlight. At this point, most of us experience one overwhelming reaction--fear--and this fear can have negative physical, mental, and emotional consequences on how well we do our job. Don Greene, Ph.D., renowned sports psychologist, professor at the Juilliard School, and "stress" coach to top executives, has spent decades studying fear, and in this groundbreaking book, he identifies seven essential skills required to fight fear and perform at your best: Determination, Energy, Perspective, Courage, Focus, Poise, and Resilience. Whether you are giving a closing argument in a courtroom, making a presentation at work, or stepping up to the first tee, this simple twenty-one-day plan will make a profound difference in the way you approach challenges, allowing you to think more clearly and creatively under pressure. Fight Your Fear and Win is the ...

A systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations. Growth has been both an unspoken and an explicit aim of our individual and collective striving. It governs the lives of microorganisms and galaxies; it shapes the capabilities of our extraordinarily large brains and the fortunes of our economies. Growth is manifested in annual increments of continental crust, a rising gross domestic product, a child's growth chart, the spread of cancerous cells. In this magisterial book, Vaclav Smil offers systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations. Smil takes readers from bacterial invasions through animal metabolisms to megacities and the global economy. He begins with organisms whose mature sizes range from microscopic to enormous, looking at disease-causing microbes, the cultivation of staple crops, and human growth from infancy to ad...

Join Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, and the Guardians of the Galaxy on a stunning journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe! DK is bringing its expertise in creating beautiful illustrated non-fiction to this modern pop culture phenomenon; Marvel Studios: The Visual Dictionary shows the world of the Avengers as it has never been seen before. Iron Man's armour, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s helicarriers, the soaring towers of Asgard, Hawkeye's bow, Thor's hammer, mighty Thanos and the Infinity Stones, Star-Lord's quad blasters - each subject is shown using beautiful movie stills and stunning prop photography, accompanied by engaging text explaining their key features and role in the Marvel saga. A unique and captivating showcase of the first ten years of Marvel Studios, this is the book that every Marvel movie fan has been waiting for! (c) 2018 MARVEL Product details ...

(Personality). Play 10 classical pop selections arranged for piano and optional cellos as performed by the Piano Guys on their brand new holiday album! Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High * Christmas Morning * Good King Wenceslas * O Come O Come Emmanuel * Still Still Still * Where Are You Christmas? * Winter Wind * and more. Includes separate pull-out cello part. Product details Format Paperback | 80 pages Dimensions 228.09 x 304.8 x 6.1mm | 344.73g ...

In today's diverse society, health professionals require a complete understanding of how physiological, social and psychological factors impact physical wellbeing. Health Psychology in Australia provides a contemporary, relevant perspective on the unique climate in which this increasingly important area of healthcare is practised in Australia. Drawing on the expertise of the author team, this book gives students the skills to identify and evaluate health risk factors and to intervene in and manage health behaviour. Each chapter includes learning objectives, case studies with accompanying reflection questions, critical thinking activities and a detailed summary to consolidate learning. The comprehensive glossary and links to online resources solidify understanding of key concepts and ideas. Written with a focus on respectful advocacy of health promotion, Health Psychology in Australia provides psychology and allied health students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of th...

Preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam can be a daunting task. One look at the PTCB exam blueprint leaves most people feeling overwhelmed. Where do you even begin? We have the answer - begin with PTCB Exam Simplified. Our study guide combines blueprint-based content with wise counsel to yield the best test preparation money can buy. Take a look at some of our key features: Tables, Charts, and Illustrations to Facilitate Quick Learning Top 250 Prescription Drugs, Top 45 OTC Drugs, and Top 30 Herbal Supplements Pharmacy Law Highlights from the Author of Pharmacy Law Simplified The Secret for Solving Nearly Any Pharmacy Math Problem Step-by-Step Guide for Interpreting Prescriptions Up-to-Date Content Based on the Current Exam Blueprint Full-Length Practice Exam with Detailed Answer Key Further refined, revised, and expanded, the 3rd edition of PTCB Exam Simplified is simpler, better, and more up-to-date than ever before. Perhaps the most important thing about our study g...

Prepare your students for the new Cambridge IGCSE (R) Art and Design syllabus with the only title available on the market. The book gives detailed information on the key disciplines of Art and Design and builds confidence in practical skills and creative expression. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education First teaching: 2018 First examination: 2020 -The only book on the market with full coverage of the Cambridge International IGCSE (R) Art and Design Syllabus 0400 and Cambridge O level syllabus for Art and Design for first examination from June 2020. -Promotes understanding of the key stages of the creative process from the development of a project from the beginning to the final outcome, and gives detailed information on all the key disciplines: Painting and related media, Printmaking, Three-dimensional studies, Photography, Graphic communication and Textile design -Developed by an experienced team of teachers and practitioners -Activities throughout improve stud...

The charming genealogical gumshoes in the cozy southern Family History Mystery series give new meaning to the old saying "keep the home fires burning" when their investigation into a long-ago house fire leads to a modern-day murder. It's not just politics as usual when genealogists Sophreena McClure and Esme Sabatier are hired to create scrapbook tributes for a former North Carolina senator's intricate family heritage and illustrious career. Sifting through the ashes of his past, they discover his baby brother perished in a suspicious fire that burned down his childhood home. Still saddened by his late parents' steadfast conviction--against all evidence to the contrary--that the fire was cover for a kidnapping, the senator wants this rumor put to rest once and for all. So with only snapshots of the evidence, Soph and Esme are determined to smother all speculation about the decades-old tragedy. The party lines are drawn when a shocking present-day murder turns up...

The international bestseller in an all-new specialty box set with Gerald the giraffe plush! This box set includes a "Giraffe's Can't Dance" book as well as an adorable plush doll of Gerald the giraffe! "Giraffe's Can't Dance" is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. Product details For ages 0-5 Format ...

One of the great works of Western literature, from perhaps the most important thinker of Christian antiquity, in a revolutionary new translation by one of today's leading classicists Sarah Ruden's fresh, dynamic translation of Confessions brings us closer to Augustine's intent than any previous version. It puts a glaring spotlight on the life of one individual to show how all lives have meaning that is universal and eternal. In this intensely personal narrative, Augustine tells the story of his sinful youth and his conversion to Christianity. He describes his ascent from a humble farm in North Africa to a prestigious post in the Roman Imperial capital of Milan, his struggle against his own overpowering sexuality, his renunciation of secular ambition and marriage, and the recovery of the faith his mother had taught him during his earliest years. Augustine's concerns are often strikingly contemporary, and the confessional mode he invented can be seen everywhere in writ...

The epic new novel from Sunday Times Short Story Prize-winner Anthony Doerr. Product details Format Paperback | 772 pages Dimensions 137 x 213 x 41mm | 862g Publication date 17 Jun 2017 Publisher ...

Winner of the 2015 Audie Award for Fiction Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book, National Book Award finalist, more than two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller list From the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr, the stunningly beautiful instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Marie-Laure lives in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where her father works. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure's reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum's most valuable and dangerous jewel. In a mining town in Germany, Werner Pfennig, an orphan, grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find that brings them news and storie...

Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers. Betty is Danny's new neighbor, and Danny has a big, big surprise for her: He wants her to meet his best buddy--the dinosaur! Will Betty like the dinosaur as much as Danny does? This is a Level One I Can Read book that is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 32 pages ...

Paired skills course focusing on critical thinking, academic skills, and language students need most. Prism is a five-level (A1 to C1), American English paired-skills course (Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking), created for students who need to develop a range of academic skills. This Intro Level (A1) Reading and Writing Teacher's Manual contains teaching suggestions, video scripts, the student's book answer key, and unit quizzes with answer keys. Product details Format Paperback | 66 pages Dimensions 205 x 253 x 4mm ...

This book offers practicing and aspiring school principals guidance on the relevant skills, specialized knowledge, and overall expertise associated with human resources administration - specifically, practical insights as related to effectively working with school personnel. The authors tie this important work to the ISLLC and ELCC standards and illustrate relevant and practical personnel procedures through the analysis of real school-based events and instructional vignettes. Readers will find reflective exercises in each chapter and are encouraged to analyze what is happening in their own schools using the authors' frameworks. Product details Format Paperback | 216 pages ...